Nostalgia Retro Compact Microwave Oven, 0.7 Cu. Ft., Aqua

Just like any microwave… but it’s pink and beautiful…
I love the retro look

I’ve had this for over a month and it gets a lot of use–like 3 or 4 times per day, if not more. I like it a lot, it looks nice and I haven’t had any issues with it. But two things keep it from getting a perfect score: when popping popcorn, the bag (2.75 oz) is too big when the platter spins, causing it to become stationary. In so doing, there are both burned kernels and un-popped kernels. The other thing I don’t care for is the fact the time only goes in 10 second increments. But otherwise, I have no complaints. I do feel like I’m paying extra simply for it to be pink, but it works well and over a month in, I haven’t regretted the purchase.

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.

I recently purchased this microwave, and it’s fantastic. The sleek retro design looks great in my kitchen. It heats food quickly and evenly with. The controls are super easy to use, and convenient. Overall, it’s a reliable, efficient, and stylish appliance that offers excellent value for money. Highly recommend!

Es un horno hermoso como en la imagen. El único detalle que noto es que no calienta tanto como otros y tengo que ponerle 2 min. Para calentar lo que con otros sería 1 minuto
Por lo demás todo muy bien

The product is very nice and true to color. My issue was the price, do your research before you order from this seller because you can find it on Nostalgia website or other retailers for half of what they are selling here.