I bought this microwave primarily because, after 75 years of commercial availability, the intelligence level of our society has collapsed to the point that it intersects with the mad rush to have the government regulate everything. Now, microwave ovens are required to have childproof locks on the doors—even in households and other environments that never see children. This model has the idiocracy built right into the handle, letting me trigger the childproof feature in the same step I use to open the door. It allows me to pretend we don’t live in a dystopian world ruled by bureaucrats. All the other microwave ovens I looked at use a two-step process that would only frustrate people who just want to open a darn microwave door. This model comes with a warning sticker on the door explaining how to open it. If you're a landlord or have a VRBO, you'll want to leave the sticker on because otherwise somebody is going to rip the handle off trying to get the door open, or maybe even go the nuclear option and try to pry it open with a knife. People aren't going to stand there trying to solve a microwave rubicks cube at the expense of their Hot Pocket getting cold. Even when it's for the children!

I have no doubt this microwave is actually using all 700 watts of its rated power. It outcooks the 700-watt Sunbeam it replaced—the little ray of sunshine that opened either by pulling the door or pressing the huge “open” button, without any needless bureaucratic hurdles or handles standing in the way. A microwave oven from a more civilized age.

My only major complaint about this microwave is that the keypad requires superhuman strength in the fingers to register that a button has been pressed. I recommend putting your shoulder into it and letting your body weight do the work to avoid getting an injury. The microwave needs to be up against a wall to use it because the force required to use the keypad will push the microwave back until there is something to stop it, and then you need to keep pushing until it beeps. And if you want, for example, to hold the "4" button down for it automatically start for 4 minutes instead of pressing 4-0-0-start, you have to maintain Herculean pressure against the 4 button for several strenuous seconds, straining to keep your knuckles from buckling like you're trying to hold an entire set of encyclopedias against the wall using only the strength from a single finger. And I mean all the encyclopedias. From A to Z. It's easier to do 4-0-0-start so frankly that feature requiring the encyclopedia maneuver is worthless. I suppose the manufacturer is trying to future-proof their microwaves against full-blown microwave tyranny, where even the buttons would have to be childproof, because frankly, these buttons already are.

The microwave works well, it looks sleek, it is the proper size and noise level for it's wattage, it needs to be up against a wall, and the child-proof door opening mechanism is the best in it's class.

At first my husband N I thought we bought the wrong size/wattage on account of legit panicking after our beloved microwave died as we rushed to order a new one. So we originally thought we messed up by not getting the higher wattage one. Turns out it was the right one N it was not a mistake in quick judgement because the 700 Watt one is AMAZING. It's just perfect heating up everything to perfection N very thoroughly. Great Functionality, awesome appearance, it's super slick, modern with so much power. We also love the ease of use with the convenient controls, it is super quiet so the noise level purrs like a kitten and also easy to clean too! This is a great product N I love CHEFMAN and You will too! Enjoy and Cheers!

Pretty, compact & reliable.

Despite the compact size, it feels sturdy and works reliably. The black finish also looks clean and modern in the kitchen. Overall, a great little microwave if you want something simple, compact, and dependable for daily use.

The Chefman Countertop Microwave has officially become the most reliable member of my kitchen. At 0.7 cubic feet, it doesn't dominate the counter — it just quietly handles business. The 700 watts heat things up at a respectable pace, and the 10 power levels mean I'm not nuking my leftovers into a science experiment anymore. Six cooking functions cover everything from quick reheating to defrosting without requiring an engineering degree to operate. The controls are intuitive, the interior is easy to clean, and the compact footprint works even in a modest kitchen setup. I've had microwaves that behaved like divas — this one just shows up and performs. Consistent, reliable, and no drama. For an apartment, dorm, office, or any space where counter real estate is precious, the Chefman delivers. Solid investment.

The microwave is smaller than I expected and works slower but is good.

Because of practically zero counter space in my studio’s kitchen, I needed a microwave that was small enough to sit on top of my fridge and still allow access to the small cabinets above it. (Yes, as a matter of fact, I *do* live in an old NYC apartment with a toy-sized refrigerator!)

It was a bit of a learning curve getting my timing correct because of it’s small wattage, but now I know to just double the time that I would have used for the larger, built-in over-the-stove model I had in my previous apartment. It’s not noisy, and the controls are easy to use. I can still do a large baked potato in eight minutes or less, nothing else is important LOL… I do love that it has a turntable feature and it looks quite nice, I think!

This little zapper was a good deal. Highly recommend.👍🏻 Follow my reviews for more hot tips, tricks and hacks for NYC studio life!😊

It’s exactly as described, with a sleek, modern design that looks great on the counter and a perfect size for everyday use without taking up too much space. One of the best things about it is how easy it is to use right out of the box. The controls are intuitive enough that you don’t even need to read the instructions to get started, and the one-touch options make heating food quick and simple. I have not used all the features like defrosting yet but it has not disappointed.

The child safety lock built into the handle is a unique feature. It took a little getting used to at first, but once you understand how it works, it’s actually a nice added safety feature. Overall, this is a solid, reliable microwave that does exactly what you need it to do. Great value for the price and definitely a purchase I’m happy with.

Excellent microwave works perfect a lots of, room to cook all my food and, heats fast

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Ce micro-ondes Chefman de 0,3 m³ (environ 20 litres) est une excellente option pour ceux qui cherchent un appareil compact sans sacrifier la puissance. Voici mon retour après test :

​- Format idéal : La taille correspond exactement à la description. Il ne prend pas trop de place sur le plan de travail, ce qui est parfait pour les petites cuisines ou les studios.

​- Performance de chauffe : Avec ses 900 Watts, il chauffe rapidement et uniformément. Les 10 niveaux de puissance permettent d'ajuster la cuisson avec précision selon les besoins.

​- Fonctionnalités : L’appareil offre de nombreuses options et préréglages (popcorn, pomme de terre, etc.) qui facilitent l'usage quotidien. Le mode Éco est également un ajout appréciable pour limiter la consommation d'énergie.

​- Sécurité enfant (Le gros point fort) : Installé sur un plan de travail à hauteur des enfants chez moi, la fonction de verrouillage de sécurité est un vrai plus indispensable qui apporte une grande tranquillité d'esprit.

​Le petit bémol :

Le seul point de frustration est l'absence d'une fonction "démarrage rapide" (type touche +30 secondes instantanée dès la première pression) que l'on retrouve souvent sur d'autres modèles. Il faut ici effectuer une ou deux manipulations supplémentaires pour lancer la chauffe.

​En résumé : Un appareil robuste, esthétique et très sécurisant, idéal pour un usage familial quotidien malgré l'absence de raccourci rapide.

I am very happy with this little microwave. I didn’t find the buttons hard to press like some people mentioned. I like the choices on the presets.

I just received it today and used it to heat my supper up and it worked perfectly. It is quite small, but that’s fine for me, my previous microwave was quite big and I only really used it to heat things up anyway.

I bought the Chefman specifically because I had just bought one of their air fryers and I was so pleased with it. I thought I’d stick to that same brand.

I think it’s great value for money and does exactly what it says it does.

Great little unit, I use it in my semi truck for travelling with work. Beats eating cold food. 👍