TOSHIBA ML4-EM09PA(BS) Small Countertop Microwave Oven with 6 Auto Menus, Mute Function, Child Lock, Kitchen Essentials for Dorm, 0.9 Cu Ft, 10.6 Inch Removable Turntable, 900W, Black Stainless Steel

This microwave finally a solid device with great features for home use. Forced into using Panasonic for prior microwave ovens and they were terrible and sounded like a tin can with a jet engine inside and they would ultimately fail if you tried to cook something in them beyond 4 minutes.This Toshiba is like a Lexus compared to a cheap compact car. Even the door shuts nicely just like a higher end car. When it is running at times I have to confirm it is actually on because it is so quiet. I have never seen a microwave that is that quiet.The controls are fairly intuitive although there is always a learning curve on new devices like these. But other brands build in user logic that makes no sense and just gets in the way. Not this one.And the power of it is amazing. We had to relearn what times to use for various foods because this device will turn things to molten lava on the settings from prior microwaves with the same output wattage. A good problem to have after some minor adjustments.Maybe we got lucky but it seems that someone put some thought and brainpower into this design and manufacturing. I have no idea what the competitors are doing except applying simple formulas to come up with the lowest priced, counter intuitive, flimsily built, and short lived device. I would be embarrassed if I were them.This one is a keeper.

As usual, I did a considerable amount of research before settling on a microwave. Our 30 yr old GE died so it was time. Reviews had Panasonic and Toshiba at the top of the list and my 1st purchase was a Panasonic NN686 inverter 1.2 cu. I got it home, took it out of the bag, put it on the counter and within 5 minutes, I put it back in the box. It was poorly made--it wobbled on the counter, the door was loose, as was the button to open the door. I went back to the Toshiba list and because I wanted an inverter, I settled on this 1.6 cu model. It's surprisingly very light, yet it doesn't feel cheaply made. It was very easy to set up--clock, child lock and sound off...first task was reheating some leftovers using the sensor. It automatically reduced the power and nothing was overcooked, yet everything was hot and evenly cooked. Very impressive. Next task was popcorn. I put it on full power for 2 1/2 minutes but after 1 1/2 minutes, the popcorn was more than done--a full minute ahead of my last microwave! This Toshiba has 1250 watts and they say the more powerful the wattage, the faster things cook. This cooks incredibly fast. It is very quiet. The inside light is very bright and white, which I prefer. The keys are easy to use and you don't need a college degree to figure out how to use it. Instruction booklet for the most part is easy to follow. The door has a handle and you have to push the button on the door handle in order to open it--you can't just pull the door open. Not a big deal and probably a nice safety feature. I think this is a keeper. The price on this was good as I caught it on sale--a lot less $$$ than the smaller 1.2 cu Panasonic. While this is 1.6 cu, it doesn't take up much more space than the 1.2 size but inside it is definitely larger. Since these microwaves with inverter and sensor seem to generate more steam (and therefore water), I'm going to make sure I keep this dry and clean so it doesn't rust. Am hoping this will last a long time. So far, so good! I can recommend.

This is overall the best microwave I've owned. It not only heats food, but cooks full meals really fast and evenly. The 1250 watts do make a difference!Also, it does not dry out food, nor does it leave water in the bottom under the turntable, as my previous one (not a Toshiba) did when I boiled anything. The venting works really well, so there is no huge accumulation of water inside. I like that it has a cooling function after cooking is completed, where the fan continues to run if the inside is very hot. Also, it runs incredibly quietly, which is very pleasant if you're listening to audio while cooking. And it has good seals -- no interference with radio or cell phone frequencies, even if I'm sitting right next to it.The only reasons I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 are:(1) There was a very strong odor of overheated plastic or glue when I cooked anything for a long period of time (even with plenty of water in the dish). I tried another reviewer's suggestion of boiling a bowl of water with vinegar or lemon juice for a long stretch of time. That helped somewhat, but left a trail of brownish residue on the inside back wall (melted glue?). Even so, after several weeks of daily hard use, the odor is still there, though it's not nearly as strong as at first. Still, it works so well in every other way that I decided to keep it.(2) Large parts of the instruction manual are obviously written by someone whose English skills are minimal; they simply don't make clear sense. Fortunately, the essential safety instructions at the beginning are clear and in good English, but not some of the more detailed instructions on how to use the microwave. I can't believe that an international company this size doesn't have a single English-speaking technical writer on board!Overall, I'm satisfied and would buy it again.