CuisinartCMW-100 1-Cubic-Foot Stainless Steel Microwave Oven, Brushed Chrome

So very pleased with the size of the microwave, I can reheat casseroles for family dinners, and the 1000 watt power. Best of all is the stainless interior which won't rust due to condensation accumulating on the bottom which makes enamel interiors crack and rust.

Lightweight stainless steel inside. Just love this microwave. Recommend!

We have used the Cuisinart CMW-100 for a week, and so far we really like it. I chose this over other machines given how much I like my other Cuisinart appliances plus I liked the stainless interior, which doesn’t seem to be very common for similarly -priced countertop models. I would have preferred a button to open the door instead of a handle, but it wasn’t a deal breaker. The machine does not move when we open it by pulling the handle, which was a concern I had after reading some reviews. Please don’t listen to the reviews that claim you can’t input specific cooking times. Contrary to their claims, you aren’t stuck with only the preset express buttons of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 minutes & the extra 30 seconds on the START+30 seconds button. If they read the manual, they would find you can cook up to 99 minutes & 99 seconds. To do so, you must first press the POWER button once, then press the number keys for the specific cooking time, & then press START. I was used to my old microwave (that this replaced) on which we didn’t first have to push the power button before pressing the numbers, but we are quickly adapting. This difference is fine with me because the express buttons are very handy. It makes sense that you must first press POWER because with the express buttons being pre-programmed, you can’t just push 130, for example, for 1 minute 30 seconds, because when you press the 1, it automatically starts cooking for 1 minute. Also, I am grateful for the reviewer who noted that you must remove a thin sheet of plastic off of the machine before using it. There is a warning label on the top instructing you to remove the plastic. However since that label is right by a strip of clear tape along the top & top edge of the door holding the door closed, I can see how someone might mistakenly think that tape is the plastic referred to in the warning. The plastic you must remove is not easily visible-I had to look for it. The machine is less noisy than our old machine, but it does make an odd thunk noise every time we start it, almost like the metal is being sucked in a bit. We are learning to ignore it. Hopefully this product will have the same longevity of our other Cuisinarts.

It's fine, but....Replaced a Sharp we've had for years. This one is bigger, and definitely quieter.However, it really seems to be underpowered. Our previous Sharp was nothing fancy, also 1000 watts. For a 2 minute cook time on the Sharp, this one takes 2:30, and it cooks more unevenly.We shall see....

I use the oven every day, it works well. It probably runs at an average noise level, but is not what I'd call quiet. Doesn't really matter though. Spacious oven, seems to be of good quality, with plenty of useful settings. Easy to use.

(4.5 stars)OVERALL Neither a Fiat nor a Cadillac, a good balance of features, performance and pricePROS+ Good build and cooking performance at this price-point+ 12-inch turntable+ Average noise level, not the worst+ Express (time) buttonsCONS- No lights on keypad- Dim light inside the cooking chamber

I should've listened to all the other bad reviews about this microwave. The first one lasted 1 month before the tray started making grinding noises and skipping as it went around. Also the clock never keeps the correct time and every week it would be ahead by another minute. Amazon was great and sent us another microwave in two days. On the first use this one was loud and rattled like a 20 year old appliance so now this one is going back. Cuisinart use to be a high quality product but sadly they're just as bad as all the other cheap junk out there now but the worst part is they're not cheap. We're in need of a good coffee maker and looked at theirs but those reviews are terrible too. Our family has always bought Cuisinart products but will never purchase from them ever again.

I bought this microwave because it looked like the same exact cuisinart microwave I have enjoyed for years and ended up having the press in power button broken. This one has a handle that you need to press up on the lever under handle that opens for. I could get use to it but the reason for this review is that the defrost function is lacking and takes twice as long to defrost per oz than my last cuisinart and the time what is recommended to defrost. I don’t know if it is a defect or if it is how this one works .