Commercial Chef 0.6 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave Oven, Mechanical Dial Controls, 700W, Pull Handle Door, 6 Power Levels, CHM660W, White

This is going to be more than most people want to know -- but I've been using microwaves in this size/price/power class for 20 years and might be able to help a few people who are newer. 1. This 'Westinghouse' is a good example and works very well. Amazon price and delivery are first rate. 2. NO microwave in this ~$100 price class is made by the company that has its name on the front. Essentially 100% are either made in one Chinese factory or by Samsung in South Korea. The labeled manufacturer tells the real maker what specs (power, controls, etc.) he wants and they make it, package it to say 'Westinghouse' or whatever, and ship it to the USA. There is a 'Rival' model that is identical to this one except for details of the controls and the Westinghouse comes in white which the Rival didn't. That's why I bought this one -- wanted an exact replacement but in white. The 'works' within a power range and maker may be identical -- my two are. Fit, finish, screws, paint type, turntable -- it's ALL the same. The actual POWER may vary somewhat. The Rival was closer to 1100W while this one is a real 900W -- needs a bit more cooking time than given for 1100W machines. 3. Since the price/power range pretty well sets the construction, you should look for features you want and the control panel details show the biggest variation: Size of numbers, number of specific food buttons, does it have a +30 second full power button (Rival did, WH does not), color of numbers, etc. Latest models all have a child safety lock -- if set requires specific keystrokes to make the thing go at the start. Color choices also vary. One label may have what you want in -- say -- red, while another will only offer black. Etc. 4. Weaknesses/things to be aware of are similarly alike. In this price range they're all baked enamel ('good paint') inside, which means that if you aren't very careful about cleaning/keeping it dry the life will be about 3 years before it rusts badly under the turntable. For long life use a plastic cover over an open plate, open the door promptly when done and LEAVE it open until next use, remove the turntable and dry underneath each night. Damp paper towel if necessary to remove any spilled food as food acids will take paint off pretty quickly. A nailpolish mark on one of the dents in the turntable underside makes it a cinch to put it back each time. So far as I know, porcelain enamel (melted on glass) finishes are only on high end (and much larger) microwaves. They'll take a lot more moisture. If you leave the door open, the lightbulb will burn out in a couple-three years but it helps keep the insides dry. Other than that READ THE DIRECTIONS. There are any number of long-life cautions there that aren't labeled as such. The Westinghouse manual is excellent and only in English. 6. EVERYTHING that fails on these machines is pretty easy to fix and all the parts are out there if you are cheap like me and want to keep a good machine in service as long as possible rather than just throwing it away every three years. The window over the microwave passage (silver-grey thing upper right inside of oven looking at front) is available -- if it catches fire, replace it, cut to size (boxcutter knife) from a kit. The light bulb can be replaced but requires removing the cover over the high voltage internals: Don't do that if you aren't familiar with LETHAL voltage precautions. The turntable motor can be replaced rather easily -- never had one go. The magnetron lasts for years: I have replaced one and it failed because of a factory defect. Ditto the fan. Maggy and fan are also in the killer HV area. It's good to remove and wipe down the magnetron window every few months. Use a paper towel dampened with water and wipe firmly to remove food vapor deposits as they're what catches fire but when that fire burns out it will likely have ruined the window. After wiping, LET DRY for several hours before using. You can even repaint the insides. Search 'microwave cavity paint' and read/follow the directions carefully. DO NOT use that paint indoors -- it's highly flammable and nasty to breath. Remove the microwave window and plug the hole with crumpled paper towel, just lift out the drive hub for the turntable. Let it dry a couple of days before bringing in/using. 7. It's possible to hang these under a cabinet and there used to be many models with the kit of parts to do it. Now, NONE. I think the lawyers killed that setup because IF YOU ARE STUPID and start a serious fire in the oven and it's right against wood you may have a kitchen fire. So if you're given to pouring your McD's coffee on your ... you know ... or washing your gloves in gasoline and trying to dry them in the microwave, DO NOT EVEN TRY a hung installation. Otherwise cut bars (aluminum bar stock is good) to go inside the cabinet top and distribute the 30# load over the whole front-to-back distance, drill/tap holes for about 12-32 machine screws AND HANG WITH SPACERS AT LEAST !" long using a scheme that allows free air circulation over the top of the machine. Ideal spacing for the bars is about 15-1/2" L to R and centered; that's what the original kits did and the insides of this model are identical. CHECK CLEARANCES INSIDE to wiring and terminals. NEVER use a microwave for anything that might have a flammable solvent in it. Food or water washed items ONLY. NO MICROWAVE should be 'turn on and leave the house for a few hours.' In 20 years we've never even had a scary event but I don't trust heating appliances at this power level with so many variables and while the machine IS well protected internally -- there's an over-temp shutoff, the top and upper surfaces are two layers all metal, etc. -- extra safety precautions are still appropriate.

I've had this thing for almost exactly two years now. It lives in my service van so I can heat up lunch out in the field. It runs without issue on a Harbor Freight 1000W modified sine power inverter. It's a pretty basic and smaller unit, which is what I was looking for. The mechanical timer is fairly accurate for what it is. I typically just use the timer on my watch, though. Having a turntable on such a basic unit is nice. It reverses direction every time you start it up. The hardest part to get used to was the lower wattage. I have a 1000 watt unit at home, and I generally have to about double all the cooking times with this unit. I've had no issues at all with it. It has worked perfectly for two years now.

Good microwave. Sometimes feels noisy, but it generally quite. It does what I need to do for the price. It is definitely durable. Downside: no auto-30 second button, if you're accustomed to that than you might find it annoying. I do, but have learned to live with it. Everything else works great on it. I bought this on what I think is now Amazon ResSale (WareHouse at the time). Other than cosmetic damage to outerbox, the Microwave was in great codition.

1rst it works and is a nice oven, BUT it came in it's factory box which I guess was ok. It came unharmed. But there was no manual or instructions. I was able to set time and unlock the door, But I can only cook by the timed #'s by the min. I can't change power level and do long term cooking. U want a 5 star rating send me a manual. Sorry I was using it and I found the manual. I must have been taped to the top and dropped down It is still usable but is well done. The mico works great but I had 1 just like it and would not stop running and the buttons didn't work. I think problem was in door lock so on this 1 I turned door lock off.

very happy with this purchase

Muy buen micro, hace todo lo que promete, muy bonito, excelente calidad.

I love everything about it. It's small but powerful. Takes up very little space on the counter & works as well if not better than my old big microwave. So glad I got rid of the big one & purchased this little cutie. Highly recommend.

Works very well. Perfect size

Five stars for poor design! I purchased two of these microwaves, October 9th and 19th, 2021. They have both worked very well and are still working. I love the dial and it's so easy to use. They heat well and have functioned for about 18 months. However, there is a design flaw: the food steam is collected and drops under the glass plate. Over time this corrodes the paint. I clean the ovens regularly, but not often enough to prevent this corrosion. I think if there were a vent for steam, and possibly better application of the paint, this mess would not have happened. Previous to these two ovens I had a Kenmore that lasted over ten years. I use these ovens two or three times a day and was expecting them to not fall apart so soon. I will use them until they fall apart, but I will not be buying this brand again.