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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Naperville, IL on 3/29/2011
Comments about GE GE Profile Spacemaker XL1800 Stainless Steel Microwave Oven:
We loved this microwave so much that we bought it twice. Our first one cooked itself when our daughter accidentally meant to set the timer for forty five minutes for something she was cooking in the oven, but instead hit the time cook button. It would be helpful if GE could find a way to stop that from happening, but that's the only reason it didn't get five stars. That said, we looked around for different microwaves, but just went back to this one because we loved it so much. We use it primarily for reheating. It's tough to get the top stable shelf to heat at the same temp as the turntable items. Hard to get grease spatters from stove off the stainless steel, but that's true with any microwave.
I think the service from ABT is outstanding. When I called to order this over the phone, they offered installation, but I declined because we do it ourselves. They also did a price match which was awesome. He didn't pressure for it and then offered to have the delivery person put it in the kitchen for us. The delivery person did just that and placed it carefully on a beach towel I had on the wood floor. He called in the morning and was right on time. They were even ten times more careful and helpful when they delivered and installed my GE Profile Refrigerator.
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
from Chicago on 10/20/2010
Comments about GE GE Profile Spacemaker XL1800 Stainless Steel Microwave Oven:
This Microwave looks great and cooks very well. we replaced a 14 year old white GE Profile that cost more to fix than to replace. We are changing to all stainless as they go. The dishwasher just got replaced recently too. The old micro had a little better/brighter over the cook top light system (2 bulbs vs. 1) and it also had a auto night light feature but we we've learned to live without pretty easily.
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
from Chicago, IL on 6/29/2010
Comments about GE GE Profile Spacemaker XL1800 Stainless Steel Microwave Oven:
We are big microwave users--mostly for reheating left-overs, popping popcorn, and making s'mores (only 8 seconds). This is so quiet and fits in perfectly with all the other stainless appliances in our kitchen.
Oh my goodness! Ordering on-line was so easy and the delivery team was efficient and quick. They were wonderful! Thank you Abt for another quality product and installation.
[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]
from Naperville, IL on 5/10/2010
Comments about GE GE Profile Spacemaker XL1800 Stainless Steel Microwave Oven:
After hitting ALL the review and product ratings websites, and looking at the store my wife and I decided to buy GE Profile when we wanted to upgrade and install an over-the-range microwave. We had some very clear points that we wanted in a microwave and range set and feel that GE Profile really is quality. So let me talk about the microwave here since we've had it over a month and put it through it's paces with a family of five.
The GE Profile PVM1870SMS has everything we wanted and does it right.
This microwave is a vast improvement over past microwaves we've owned. It heats evenly and quickly. When reheating a dinner plate I have not found the typical hot and cold spots, its very good here. The one button beverage heat really does the job well too.
My 6 yr old daughter and 13 yr old son both tell me that the popcorn feature works perfectly every time.
This microwave handles big dishes and is very roomy.
The controls are intuitive and are configured well. We passed on some higher end models just because they were too complex.
Lighting - something you might not think of when looking at these products, and other stores don't have them set up where you can compare. Many brands do a poor job of lighting your cook-top. They either have a single lamp that is under powered or the location is poor. This model has two lamps with a high and low setting - so thumbs up for GE. The only thing they could have done better was to move them closer to the front. Go to Abt, and check them out, play with the features and then buy this one!
If you're reading about fan noise in comments you need to ignore these for the most part. Any fan that is going to move heat and smoke properly will make some noise. However you do get what you pay for, we compared lower priced models and brands and some are better than others. The XL1800 is better than most, I have it venting through a duct instead of back into the room although both options are fine.
Looks great, and does a great job!
[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Comments about GE GE Profile Spacemaker XL1800 Stainless Steel Microwave Oven:
Works fine No problems
[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
from Hickory Hills, IL on 8/4/2009
Comments about GE GE Profile Spacemaker XL1800 Stainless Steel Microwave Oven:
Cooks and reheats most any dish you might desire.
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
from Gurnee, IL on 12/20/2008
Comments about GE GE Profile Spacemaker XL1800 Stainless Steel Microwave Oven:
Use it from heating water to thawing, to heating up left overs. Matches my oven so the look it adds to my kitchen is fantastic!It's a big size so make sure to measure before buying. I was lucky, mine fit well but it still hangs a bit lower than the other one I had.[...]
[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
from NY on 4/30/2008
Comments about GE GE Profile Spacemaker XL1800 Stainless Steel Microwave Oven:
The nice thing is that this product fit my original mount from my old microwave so installation was a snap.
The only problem I encountered is that the power cord is about 1-foot shorter than my older model. I had to put in an extension cord to make it work.
I do not feel that delivery was a promised. I expected a UPS delivery instead of a freight company. I had to drive the process or the product would have sat there for a few extra days.
Product arrived fine.
The registration contest included with this model was expired so don't bother to fill in the card.