Nostalgia Retro Compact Countertop Microwave Oven - 0.7 Cu. Ft. - 700-Watts with LED Digital Display - Child Lock - Easy Clean Interior - Pink

I used the microwave a month to make sure it wouldn't fall apart...based on some of the reviews here, I'm lucky the rotating plate didn't break, the handle didn't fall off, or the oven didn't burn down the kitchen. Instead, it survived, though it's only been a month, so who knows. Bottom line, this microwave is not only the best-looking microwave I've ever had, it's the easiest I've ever used. Hit the big round button and it turns on for one minute, then rotate the button to quickly scale your time up or down. There are a bunch of other features that are also easy to understand for anyone with a fifth grade education, but I've cooked meals and reheated items more than once a day for a month and I'm delighted with the overall performance. Yes, the interior light only comes on when the oven is running, not when you open the door. Are the other reviewers blind or something? That just isn't a big deal. Yes, it beeps three times when the cooking session ends. I don't live in a monastery under a vow of silence, so that's okay. The beeping is no louder than any other microwave I've owned. Yes, the power plug forces the microwave to sit about 2½ inches from the wall (see pics)...and the owners manual recommends it sit 3 inches from the wall for venting purposes. I'm okay with that. None of the hundreds of other reviews showed photos of the black version of the microwave, so I'm showing it in several pictures here. It is a handsome devil, even in black, and it harmonizes beautifully with my granite countertop. The interior is plenty big enough for a standard dinner plate (see pics), and therefore big enough for any frozen dinner. The 800 watts of power is slightly less than my usual 900 or 1,100 watts, but it cooks well and cooks evenly. I just follow the directions on a frozen dinner (which are written for 1,100 watt microwaves), maybe adding 10 or 20 seconds to the timing, and it comes out piping hot. Anyone who says it doesn't heat has a bad microwave and should return the oven within a week of purchasing...not sit around complaining about it. So I love my microwave. If it breaks in six months or six years, I'll just buy another one (hopefully when they are on sale, like I did this time). For intuitive microwavers like myself, it is unbelievably easy to use. And it's the most attractive retro-style microwave on the market, whatever color you choose, and it's really not a very close competition with any other design. I could not be happier.

Awesome color n quality! Love the retro look n works great!

The Nostalgia Retro Countertop Microwave Oven (0.9 cu. ft., 800W) is an absolute gem for my kitchen! Not only does it add a charming vintage touch with its classic retro design, but it also performs beautifully. The 800 watts of power heat food quickly and evenly, and the LED digital display is bright, clear, and incredibly easy to use. I had a similar Nostalgia microwave before, and after about seven years of daily use, the enamel inside finally started to wear through. That experience actually made me confident in buying another—seven years is impressive for such a stylish and affordable appliance! This new model feels just as sturdy and well-made, and I’m expecting it to last just as long, if not longer. I love how intuitive the controls are—simple buttons, straightforward presets, and a smooth-turning dial that keeps the retro charm alive while offering modern convenience. Despite its compact footprint, the 0.9 cu. ft. capacity is surprisingly spacious and fits full-size plates with ease. It looks fantastic on the countertop, works reliably, and adds a fun, nostalgic vibe to the kitchen. If you want a microwave that’s stylish, functional, and delightfully retro, this one is definitely worth it!

⸻ ⭐ 5 Stars – Adorable and Works Perfectly! I absolutely love this microwave! The retro pink design adds the cutest touch to my kitchen, and it heats food quickly and evenly. The controls are simple, the size is perfect, and it’s surprisingly powerful for its vintage look. Totally worth it!

Excellent little lavender microwave! I bought this to match my kitchen things and to replace my 30 year old microwave which was rusting under the rotating plate. It's a bit hard to figure out all the different controls and presets, and apparently you can program it, but I haven't tried to figure any of that out yet. Mostly what we put in it we just push the default knob and it starts for 1 minute, and when it gets to X amount of seconds, we pull out whatever we were heating up. Cheesy nachos take 25 - 30 seconds. Nothing we've made has taken over 3 minutes to make, so it's pretty easy to push the button and turn the knob to the time you need. I don't think I've seen in the manual, or have figured out how to just use it as a kitchen timer yet, which I thought was a major oversight on the maker's part, but I have a phone with a timer too, so it's not a dealbreaker. I love the retro look, and the compact size. I would have preferred a slightly larger model, but didn't realize how small it would be until we got it. It still works great, looks cute as heck, and takes less time to cook/heat things with half the power my old model had! Awesome, right? I give it 5 stars for cuteness and features I haven't figured out yet. 5 stars for noise level - it's very quiet! 5 stars for efficiency! I have to give it 4 stars because of the learning curve. I mean it has pictures of things on the screen for presets, and there are things I wouldn't even think to put in a microwave on it! Maybe its more multifunctional than I knew I nuker could be? And lastly, 4 stars for size. If you've always dreamed of a pastel lavender kitchen, get this microwave! It matches my Beautiful lavender appliances perfectly, too! :)

Effective interior dimensions are 10-3/4" wide, 10" deep, and 6-1/4" from platter surface to ceiling. Press button cook food look pretty. Simple and 1/10th the cost of over the range units with too many functions or built in units which cost 20x and don't even have a rotating platter. Remove booklet from cabinet before use. Do not remove the cardboard-looking waveguide cover, it is not a shipping piece and is needed to prevent accidentally overlooking your food with science or getting tomato sauce in your new miniature ww2 radar unit. Does not have WiFi or internal cameras or Bluetooth and does not connect to your car or your washing machine. Also does not have a built in stereo or AI drone or automatic blinker fluid sprayer or whatever. It's wonderful. Beeps kinda loud when finished but idgaf.

I absolutely love my new microwave!!! Been waiting to get a new one when the price was right, and got even more than expected for the amount spent. Money matters these days. The color is awesome! It's one of the nicest, prettiest things in my kitchen, along with the orange Buydeem 4-slice toaster I got for our 50th anniversary. Thanks, MrG! The color goes very well with the turquoise palette in my kitchen, too! Couldn't be any happier about that! 🧡 The only noise it makes is a normal humming while in operation, and of course the beeps, which are pleasant in my opinion. I love/hate the safety features, lol Just have to remember to press cancel to open the door...I'll get it eventually. I didn't notice any smell at all when I first tried it. It reheats my coffee, tea, and other things very nicely, in much less time than my old one, which was a 1000-watts. The only negative point is figuring out the control buttons, which won't be a problem, I'll get to that if and when I have the need for it.

I bought this microwave for the retro design, which I really like, and it does work once you learn its quirks. Unfortunately, normal timed cooking is not explained in the instruction manual, and the controls are much less intuitive than they should be. Turning the dial by itself only scrolls through preset programs. What the manual does not explain is that you must press POWER first (even once at 100%) to unlock the ability to turn the dial and set cooking time, then press START. This is effectively the real “timed cook” mode, but it’s undocumented and very easy to miss. Another frustration is the 30-second “express” mode. You still have to press START, and then press CANCEL just to open the door. Requiring an extra button press to stop or open the door makes the express feature feel not very express at all. Once you know all this, the microwave is usable, but the learning curve is unnecessary. The manual should clearly explain how timed cooking actually works and why the door behavior is different. I’d recommend it for the look, not for ease of use.