I was really excited when I found this microwave because it's been really hard to find a in-kind replacement for our current microwave but unfortunately, the product I received did not match the specifications on the website. The appearance was different and the most frustrating was that the product dimensions were incorrect from what was advertised.

Unreasasonably dark display, keypad lettering and light. I replaced a 15 year old countertop black ge unit for this new black model. I saw some reviews where they said the display and letterig were dark but I figured how bad can it be. Well, it is really, really bad. The interior light is really poor also. If I had seen this in person before ordering, it would have been a dealbreaker. Pics do not really show the issue as the phone canera actually brightens things. If these are concerns fir you, trust me, they are real. Advise loiking for a different model or manufacturer. Just unboxed today, seems to cook ok but the issues described are terrible. I will talk with ge to see if this is a defective unit or something but I fear it is not a defect.... Really, really dark. Bring a flashlight and reading glasses when u get ready to ciok something.

Bought this Profile model microwave to replace a GE Cafe microwave/convection oven that has had it's keypad go out twice in 5 years. Good news is that this model fits into my built in spot using the same trim and mounting parts. Hopefully, the keypad on this model will last longer that the one on the GE Cafe.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I do not use a phone which can SCAN the QR code to register the MICROWAVE OVEN. Please send me the User manuel for Model GCST16S1W1SS to help me figure out how best to use the functions listed on the side panel of the microwave.

Our old microwave stopped working, always when you need it! We went on line and did some research looking at what we were interested in and color. The new one looks great with our appliances and is bigger and more powerful than our old one. It works great and the instructions are simple to follow. It’s a great pick!

Food gets hotter a lot faster than it did in my last microwave, however the sensor options don't work so well. Potatoes do not get cooked in the time allotted for them, and if you use a sensor option, then you must wait 5-10 minutes before using it again, or heating something for longer than a minute, because the machine shuts down. Once something completes, there is only a small repetitive beep to remind you to retrieve the item; I thought my fridge alarm was going off!

Very slick appearance and fits great in our cutout shelf for microwave. All functions, including the sensor cook mode have worked as described.. The back light is a bit dim as noted in other reviews but that does not bother me at all. I disabled the child lock as it is located out of childs reach . I prefer the push button door open feature of this microwave instead of the pull handle door like some others. Our last microwave was a Samsung which lasted exactly 5 years. Hopefully this one will last longer!

Don't overthink it - just buy it. Our first microwave when we got married was a GE, which lasted us a long time. We then bought a Magic Chef, which used to be a good brand, but now is only mediocre at best. When the Magic Chef died we went back to GE despite having to purchase it from a dedicated appliance store. Got all of the features back that had been missing with the Magic Chef except for one - you can no longer disable the beep. It's not a deal breaker, and I like the fact that GE keep the ability to cancel the beep at the end of a heating or timer cycle.

I installed this unit a few days ago, so this is an initial impression. I generally go to "CR" for recommendations on appliances, and the GE of this size was middling rated. I first purchased a highly rated unit, which failed after two days and was returned; that brand also felt very cheap and plastic-y. I went to "BB" to look at other brands, and the GE was heavier (more metal, less plastic), and the door mechanism was far superior than the others on display. TBH, no microwave oven heats evenly, so my main concern was quality of build, and the GE felt much more solid than the others. Time will tell on how well this unit holds up, but I'm initially very pleased.

Meets my needs. First thing I did was turn off child protection in the door handle. Control panel a bit different than my old one but not a deal breaker. My old one had separate buttons for fresh or frozen vegs. Now there is one vegs button that you push 1 for fresh, 2 for frozen or 3 for canned. Also, I can’t just do 1:30 cooking time. I have to do 1 and hit add 30 seconds. I used the kitchen time often on the old one. It would ding a few times and shut off. This one will ding until it is shut off.