Emerson MWG9115SB 1.2 Cu. Ft. Microwave Oven with Griller, Timer & LED Display, 1100W, 11 Power Levels, 9 Pre-Programmed Settings, Removable Glass Turntable with Child Safe Lock, Stainless Steel

I'm used to using a REALLY cheap, small microwave, so when it finally bit the big one, I did a lot of research on Amazon. I was actually looking for a combo micro/convection oven, but talked myself into the fact that I really don't need a convection oven. So when I found this one for under $80, and saw that it included a broiler (really??), I jumped on it. Actually, I read LOTS of reviews on it first, and although there are several negative ones, I decided to give it a try. SO glad I did! I'm still getting used to the amount of power this thing has, but I love it! I haven't had any problems getting to know the settings, and I'm kinda old ; ) The controls are a little hard to read if your kitchen isn't brightly lit ... but not so bad that I can't figure it out. I have only used the broiler once, and that was to cook some frozen mini eggrolls. It was pretty cool ... I used the broiler/microwave combo option so they cooked inside and got some color on the outside. Not quite as good as deep frying, but an OK option. I probably won't use the broiler for burgers, steaks, chicken, or anything else that will splatter, as I don't want the cleanup. Still don't understand how the metal rack can be used with the broiler/microwave combo setting without blowing the thing up, but it works! I wish the instruction book had more info and ideas on the broiler, but I do love to experiment. This came really well packed, but still came with a small dent in the upper right side. Just cosmetic, not too noticable, and does not affect the operation. I know I could have returned it to Amazon, but it's not worth my time.

I was so very excited to see this microwave on Amazon again and I didn't hesitate for a second to hit buy now lol. I have been truly wanting this exact model for a few years now. I bought my first emerson grill microwave in 2017 and fell in love. I actually stopped using my stove for a long while. I had no need to lol. This microwave will cook your meats just as the oven would but in less time and will crisp and brown as you desire. I was shocked the first time I used the frill feature how well the meat cooked! I had taken a chance and put a steak in this microwave lol yeah i was sweating it 😅 but I followed the directions in the pamphlet and when done the steak was perfectly cooked!! The meat was tender juicy and a perfect medium rare! Cooked pizza using the rack which comes with the microwave and that was just as if from the oven. Nice crisp crust and heated evenly throughout the pizza. Again amazed lol. Baked cakes pies cookies all cooking like the oven. In some cases better. This unit became my main cooking tool. I even created an entire Easter dinner with it😅 everything turned out great lol! But as my luck goes we had a power surge and my precious microwave my favorite item in the kitchen was itself baked lol. 😪 well my wonderful son went and bought me another for my birthday. Needless to say he was my favorite son for that day lol. Fast-forward a couple months and we were moving house. Again my bad luck strikes. My father was carrying my wonderful microwave into the new home and he tripped. There went my second unit 😪 another microwave was given to me but darn did I miss this one lol. Couldn't wait for that one to die and with my luck I figured wouldn't be to long. Yeah right, 4 years later lol that beast finally died and I'm excited to search for this one. My bad luck strikes yet again. No stores or sites had one. Very sad and defeated having no microwave for 4 months i gave in and scrolled for a normal one. Then shock! There it was 😅😅😅 so I have my microwave again and extremely happy. It's working perfectly. Let's hope 3rd time is a charm lol. I will carry it myself if needed lol.

This microwave is very powerful, and the griller is an interesting bonus. Only downsides being, no backlight in the control panel, it's frustrating to have to turn on a light to microwave something. Secondly, it should weigh a bit more, it's to light to singlehandedly pull open, you'll drag the whole thing off the counter. Very happy with it's performance though! Great, affordable microwave.

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I have to admit that this is a really good microwave. It is large and spacious. It cooks food quickly and evenly. It has a heating element so you can use it as a toaster oven. I only wish I could turn down the volume of the beep because I live in an apartment community!

I’ve been needing to upgrade my microwave for some time, but didn’t want to pay an arm and leg. I am very happy with this purchase. It works great, is spacious on the inside, and I love the easy to open door with handle! I haven’t tried to use the metal rack that it comes with because I have a convection oven and don’t have the need, but I would probably use it if I didn’t have one. It’s nice to know I have the option. I also received the package two weeks earlier than anticipated. The shipping box is huge so you will need two people to carry it inside. Or if you’re alone I recommend opening the shipping box before trying to carry it in yourself. The product box is much smaller and has cut out handles making it easier to carry.

For all the microwaves I've ever owned, I never had an Emerson before, but I'm impressed how this one handles. In many ways, this one does a better job than the last one I had which is sold by Sears and is their top brand. Yet the Emerson's microwave really handles well in all the tasks I've given it. I like how the face-plate is laid out, simple and easy to understand. It cooks fast. Even for an 1,100 watt oven, it seems to do even better than the 1,200 watt one I had before. I think perhaps because this one is much smaller than the other one, you give it a job and it's done. The only thing I haven't tried yet is the grill which is up above. I've seen that you can use the grill either by itself or even with the microwave at the same time. That is impressive. I have yet to try that, sounds very cool. But what I've seen so far, I like. This is a nice unit for sure!

It's huge but nice looking. Unfortunately the handle broke off and I haven't even had it a year. It also makes a real loud grinding sound and again not even a year old.

Love this microwave. do not use the top burner very often though. Nice feature though.

The microwave didn't even power on .