Nostalgia Retro Countertop Microwave Oven

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.

Love the look, quality and easy functions. Actually prettier and shinier than the pictures reveal. If you're a review reader, ignore reviews that say they're irritated by the childproof locking door. In the instruction booklet they tell you how to disassemble that function if unnecessary in your household, super easy to undo. I recommend actually reading the user booklet, will also tell you how to set the clock, etc.. I was looking for a small microwave as I have a small kitchen and don't need to cook/reheat large amounts of food. Then I came accross this cutie! Love the yellow! With all the pictures I wasn't sure if it was a dull yellow or really bright, for me it's the perfect shade of yellow, not blinding, not dull. Took one pic with the flash, so you can see the differences in shade, or not.. lol. Anyway it works great, has a turntable and inside light, and love the price! Thank you Nostalgia. 💛

I love my Nostalgia Retro Microwave! It adds such a fun vintage vibe to my kitchen while still being super functional. The compact size is perfect for my small countertop, and it doesn’t take up much space.Despite its retro look, the microwave heats food quickly and evenly. The controls are simple to use, making it great for anyone who prefers straightforward functionality without a bunch of complicated buttons. The dial and push-button design really complete the nostalgic feel.It’s not the biggest microwave out there, but for reheating leftovers, making popcorn, or warming drinks, it’s perfect. Plus, the build quality feels solid and the bright color options let you match your kitchen decor.If you want a microwave that’s both cute and practical, this is a great choice!

I've only used it once so far (White rice, 90sec.)... Besides that, I'll use it for melting butter for lobster tails, but I don't know what else. I love cooking, but I don't have the appetite I used to so I eat once a day or eat half a meal a day. But a person still needs a good microwave, and this one is good looking and seems to be of good quality, it IS... You can tell. The big old microwave behind it is going to a new home, freeing up that space for food prep, yay! I'm glad I chose this microwave... Good price, too, with 24% off, it was only $89.99... But, with my Amazon Prime Chase Visa card rewards, it was "free" to me! Still, with a list price of $117.99, it seems like a steal for such a good microwave. I needed for it to be smaller, which it is... At first glance of the carousel plate, I could tell it was smaller (perfect). It fits well, size-wise, and appearance-wise.