Chefman Countertop Microwave Oven 0.7 Cu. Ft., 700 Watts with 10 Power Levels, 6 Cooking Presets with One-Touch Express Cook, Eco Mode, Child Safety Lock, & Mute Button - Black

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.

UPDATE 2/25/2026 - 5 stars once again! The cracking plastic over the buttons is a thin plastic that can be peeled off. My microwave oven looks brand new again and works perfectly. I didn't see that this could be peeled off in the instructions. Nevertheless – I love this microwave. UPDATE: one week in - I removed a star. The plastic shield over the controls is cracking over the start button. (How can this be with only one week of use?) I added a photo of the start button. I like everything else about the microwave. But I’m really bothered by this discovery. PREVIOUS REVIEW: It’s nice looking. Low moisture inside after cooking - It must have good ventilation. I’ve cooked oatmeal, vegetables, thawed meat, and boiled water so far. My old 700w microwave would have dripped condensation from the door when I opened it. I love being able to silence the beeper permanently. Seems to run quietly as well. I’m still getting used to the controls, and the childproof door, but that will become second nature after using it a while. It’s very compact - interior opening being 6” high. The size works fine for me. My dishes fit. It’s half the price of what I paid for my previous microwave. This is just my 3rd day using it, but in my opinion, it is equal, if not better than the 700w microwave I had before. It’s perfect for me. Hope it lasts a long time.

Happy with this microwave purchase, it looks great in all black and it’s easy to operate. Sounds solid when in use, no rattles, vibrations or anything. I should note the inside of mine is white, not the grey color shown in the pictures. I like that the beeping sound can be easily muted with 1 button and no advanced menu diving is required. The child lock button on the handle allows for quiet opening and closing of the door, no slamming required like many microwaves Overall it’s a great little microwave at the right price point .

Excellent product great price point. I would given it 5 stars. One thing I find a flaw.. Is wheel alignment mechanism the plate sits upon. You must always re-adjust it. This is only applicable to those who purchase this product for semi-truck. If the microwave is used in a stable non moving environment no issue. -great functionality -Noise level is normal - I choose the color black (blend nicely) - Nice preprogrammed timer option Other than that, it’s an excellent quality for space conscience consumers.

Just what I wanted for the kitchen counter - works great. Kind of tight placing a dinner plate in to reheat. I’m very pleased with this unit.

Had this for about six months now and it is wonderful. A bit lower powered than other microwaves, but it provides even heat as long as it runs for long enough. Compact and fits well in my small kitchen, and the buttons/settings are easy to navigate.

The microwave works fine for the son I bought it for, but remember it is only 700 watts. He likes it and that’s all that counts. His girlfriend likes it also and that’s a double plus! It fit on their counter in the spot they wanted it to be. It’s a nice little microwave.

I think most of the reason I don’t like it are just personal preference. The door latch design is too awkward and it is much smaller than anticipated. Works with no issues and does fit very well in the small space I put it in!