Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - 1.1 cu. ft. Smart SLIM Over-the-Range Microwave with 400 CFM Ventilation - Matte Black Steel
Average customer rating
3.8
(130 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 130 reviews
5 Stars
68
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
10
1 Star
21
72%of customers recommend this product.
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67 out of
93)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - 1.1 cu. ft. Smart SLIM Over-the-Range Microwave with 400 CFM Ventilation - Matte Black Steel
Customer Rating
1
Do not buy, not safe, randomly turns on by itself
on January 14, 2025
Posted by: akaKizzy
from Wichita Falls, TX
Do not buy! One month past warranty receiving codes A1 and A16. Having the same issue as multiple consumers, machine acts like it’s “possessed.” Randomly turns fan on, key pad works intermittently. Not safe, have to unplug for fear the machine will turn on by itself. Woke up multiple times and the fan is blowing all by itself in high. Out of warranty now. With this many customers having the same issue this has to be a manufacturer defect.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
1
Design
1
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy Ernest, SEA Care, January 15, 2025
Hi there,
The microwave plays an important role in heating your meals. Let's get the information you need to get the unit running smoothly.
The links below will help to address the error code and power issue of the microwave. Kindly select the scenario that best fits your situation and learn more by checking the hyperlinks.
Samsung microwave error codes:
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01110365/
Microwave turns on by itself:
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01001966/
Should you need more assistance with the microwave, please feel free to get back to us via the following options:
1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/Samsungsupport
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.Samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us
Please provide us with this reference number (1148164351) to help our team pull up your information when you message us.
Have a great day,
-Ernest-
The microwave plays an important role in heating your meals. Let's get the information you need to get the unit running smoothly.
The links below will help to address the error code and power issue of the microwave. Kindly select the scenario that best fits your situation and learn more by checking the hyperlinks.
Samsung microwave error codes:
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01110365/
Microwave turns on by itself:
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01001966/
Should you need more assistance with the microwave, please feel free to get back to us via the following options:
1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/Samsungsupport
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.Samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us
Please provide us with this reference number (1148164351) to help our team pull up your information when you message us.
Have a great day,
-Ernest-
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
2
Poorly thought out controls.
on May 8, 2025
Posted by: MikeL46
from Ridgefield, WA
First, unless the room is brightly lit, I cannot read the control panel. No backlight and faint text on the controls means I frequently have stop, walk across the room and turn the lights up to see my entries.
I did contact Samsung via the website and asked about a backlight the bot said I was being referred to a Pro. Well, that was the end of the contact. No Pro, no callback or text.
Second, the control for the fan is located precisely where we put our thumb when we open the door. We are then met with a loud roar and another trip across the room to turn the lights up so we can turn the fan off.
Have the designers ever used this model on a quiet, slightly dark evening?
On the other hand, the microwave works as well as our old Panasonic when we can actually hit the correct buttons.
I did contact Samsung via the website and asked about a backlight the bot said I was being referred to a Pro. Well, that was the end of the contact. No Pro, no callback or text.
Second, the control for the fan is located precisely where we put our thumb when we open the door. We are then met with a loud roar and another trip across the room to turn the lights up so we can turn the fan off.
Have the designers ever used this model on a quiet, slightly dark evening?
On the other hand, the microwave works as well as our old Panasonic when we can actually hit the correct buttons.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
2
Performance
4
Design
1
Value
2
Response from Samsung USBy Samsung Care, May 9, 2025
Greetings!
It sounds like navigating the control panel is quite a frustrating experience, especially when it’s hard to read the faint text without proper lighting. The feedback you’ve provided effectively underscores the significant value that such a feature would bring to the overall user experience. It clearly demonstrates how much of a difference backlighting could make in improving accessibility and convenience, especially when using the microwave in low-light conditions.
The over-the-range microwave models of Samsung currently do not have the control panels backlighted. We will be sure to provide your input to our product team for current and future product development of our over-the-range microwave models.
If there's anything we can do to help or if you'd like to discuss your experience further, please feel free to get back to us via the following options:
1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us
When you message us, please provide us with this reference number 1149092503 to help our team pull up your information.
Leo
It sounds like navigating the control panel is quite a frustrating experience, especially when it’s hard to read the faint text without proper lighting. The feedback you’ve provided effectively underscores the significant value that such a feature would bring to the overall user experience. It clearly demonstrates how much of a difference backlighting could make in improving accessibility and convenience, especially when using the microwave in low-light conditions.
The over-the-range microwave models of Samsung currently do not have the control panels backlighted. We will be sure to provide your input to our product team for current and future product development of our over-the-range microwave models.
If there's anything we can do to help or if you'd like to discuss your experience further, please feel free to get back to us via the following options:
1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us
When you message us, please provide us with this reference number 1149092503 to help our team pull up your information.
Leo
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
2
Can’t see keypad!
on July 10, 2025
Posted by: Lisa
from NM
Keypad is not backlit making it almost impossible to see the keypad without turning on all kitchen lights or using a flash light. BAD DESIGN for usability. Huge oversight on a ‘smart’ device.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
4
Design
1
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy SEA Care, July 11, 2025
Hi Lisa,
We value your convenience and understand that the features of the microwave's keypad aren't up to your standards. Rest assured that we are working to improve our products and services with the help of your review. Should you need any support, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at www.samsung.com or by calling 1-800-7267864 (1800-SAMSUNG).
Have a great day!
-Kimberly
We value your convenience and understand that the features of the microwave's keypad aren't up to your standards. Rest assured that we are working to improve our products and services with the help of your review. Should you need any support, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at www.samsung.com or by calling 1-800-7267864 (1800-SAMSUNG).
Have a great day!
-Kimberly
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
2
Setting
on July 16, 2025
Posted by: Lals
Hard to programming is to sensible have no enough power
Response from Samsung USBy SEA Care, July 17, 2025
Hi Lals,
We understand how you feel about your microwave not having enough power. We're here to help you.
We shared a link below to help with your unit.
Samsung microwave does not turn on or turns off by itself
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01207757/#samsung-microwave-does-not-turn-on-or-turns-off-by-itself
If you need guidance on using the microwave's features, please refer to pages 15-24 of the manual link below.
User manual
https://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202502/20250226161329120/01._IB_FULL_ME11F7510MT_AA_EN.pdf
We'd be delighted to speak with you to provide more assistance. Please feel free to get back to us via the following options:
1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
3. Samsung Community: https://us.commuity.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us
4. Samsung Customer Care: 1-800-7267864 (1800-SAMSUNG)
Please provide us with this reference number (1150024143) when you message us so our team can retrieve your information.
Thank you.
-Kimberly
We understand how you feel about your microwave not having enough power. We're here to help you.
We shared a link below to help with your unit.
Samsung microwave does not turn on or turns off by itself
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01207757/#samsung-microwave-does-not-turn-on-or-turns-off-by-itself
If you need guidance on using the microwave's features, please refer to pages 15-24 of the manual link below.
User manual
https://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202502/20250226161329120/01._IB_FULL_ME11F7510MT_AA_EN.pdf
We'd be delighted to speak with you to provide more assistance. Please feel free to get back to us via the following options:
1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
3. Samsung Community: https://us.commuity.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us
4. Samsung Customer Care: 1-800-7267864 (1800-SAMSUNG)
Please provide us with this reference number (1150024143) when you message us so our team can retrieve your information.
Thank you.
-Kimberly
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
1
Not Worth it
on September 5, 2025
Posted by: Shopper
From day one the microwave heated inconsistently. It would work fine the first time and then the second warm up with the same amount and time would not heat through. We tried to use the warranty and were told we would have to pay for labor. As time went by it has gotten worse and now has cold or frozen spots where we will have to buy a new one. But it won't be a Samsung.
Response from Samsung USBy SEA Care, September 8, 2025
Greetings, We want you to have a seamless experience while using your microwave. Let us help you out. Please refer to the link below to address the heating concerns of your microwave. For additional tips, browse the hyperlinks. Samsung microwave is not heating or has stopped working: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01207757/#samsung-microwave-is-not-heating-or-has-stopped-working
Should you ever need more assistance, please feel free to get back to us via the following options: 1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us
Please provide us with the reference number, 1150643481, to help our team locate your information when you message us. Have a great day. -John
Should you ever need more assistance, please feel free to get back to us via the following options: 1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us
Please provide us with the reference number, 1150643481, to help our team locate your information when you message us. Have a great day. -John
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
1
Worst Samsung product I have ever purchased.
on September 17, 2025
Posted by: Mike
from Sanford, NC
Purchased the Samsung Smart SLIM 1.1-cu ft Low Profile Over-the-Range Microwave ( Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel ) from Lowes on Aug 9, 2025.
Installation was ok but only because I have installed two over the range microwaves before. This one had no instructions and NO TEMPLATE to mark the holes in the upper cabinet. Had to drill enlarged holes in the upper cabinet and use fender washers to mount. Found out later that instructions were available on line at Samsung.com.
USE
Had we thought about the ‘Low Profile’ before, we would not have purchased one. My 5’ 1” wife cannot reach any food that ends at the back of the turntable.
Other things we dislike about this microwave…
...The band of stainless around the unit may be ‘Fingerprint Resistant’ but the main area where people touch is definitely NOT. They show REAL bad.
... The numbers and controls are not backlit or lighted in and way and VERY hard to read.
... The controls are on the door which makes the door an additional 6 inches longer than necessary.
... The fan control button is in the bottom right of the door. Over 90% of the time I accidently turn on the fan when retrieving items from the microwave. This is VERY annoying and at first even startled me.
- Overall, I think this is one of the worse microwaves Samsung has ever produced.
I would NOT recommend.
Installation was ok but only because I have installed two over the range microwaves before. This one had no instructions and NO TEMPLATE to mark the holes in the upper cabinet. Had to drill enlarged holes in the upper cabinet and use fender washers to mount. Found out later that instructions were available on line at Samsung.com.
USE
Had we thought about the ‘Low Profile’ before, we would not have purchased one. My 5’ 1” wife cannot reach any food that ends at the back of the turntable.
Other things we dislike about this microwave…
...The band of stainless around the unit may be ‘Fingerprint Resistant’ but the main area where people touch is definitely NOT. They show REAL bad.
... The numbers and controls are not backlit or lighted in and way and VERY hard to read.
... The controls are on the door which makes the door an additional 6 inches longer than necessary.
... The fan control button is in the bottom right of the door. Over 90% of the time I accidently turn on the fan when retrieving items from the microwave. This is VERY annoying and at first even startled me.
- Overall, I think this is one of the worse microwaves Samsung has ever produced.
I would NOT recommend.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
3
Design
1
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy SEA Care, September 18, 2025
Mike, we want you to have a seamless experience while using your microwave. Let us help you out. Since the microwave display is the only thing that is lit, you can improve the kitchen lighting. To maintain your unit's pristine looks, please refer to page 28 of the user manual for tips on how to clean its exterior: https://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202502/20250226161329120/01._IB_FULL_ME11F7510MT_AA_EN.pdf
Should you ever need more assistance, please feel free to get back to us via the following options: 1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us
Please provide us with the reference number, 1150761354, to help our team locate your information when you message us. Have a great day. -John
Should you ever need more assistance, please feel free to get back to us via the following options: 1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us
Please provide us with the reference number, 1150761354, to help our team locate your information when you message us. Have a great day. -John
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
1
Display malfunctioning
on September 28, 2025
Posted by: Pamela
from Maine
The digital display stopped working, flashing at times. The microwave is has only been in use for barely one year. Not able to use due to safety concerns, from malfunction.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
3
Performance
1
Design
3
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy SEA Care, September 29, 2025
Pamela, we understand the importance of a working control panel for you to use your microwave at home. Let us help you. Please refer to the resources below to rectify your concerns with your microwave. Please click on the links and hyperlinks for helpful tips. The microwave control panel does not respond: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01001961/
Should you ever need more assistance, please feel free to get back to us via the following options: 1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us
Please provide us with the reference number, 1150867248, to help our team locate your information when you message us. Have a great day. -John
Should you ever need more assistance, please feel free to get back to us via the following options: 1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us
Please provide us with the reference number, 1150867248, to help our team locate your information when you message us. Have a great day. -John
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Perfect over the range size
on October 28, 2025
Posted by: Slar
from Taunton MA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Only disappointment is that the control pad is not lit making it difficult to see.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US