Daewoo KOR-7LREM Retro Countertop Microwave Oven 0.7 Cu.'., 700W | Mint Green

2021 update: Alas, this little microwave died after just four years of loyal service. My spouse noticed that some leftovers he'd heated up one day were cold even after being "heated" for five minutes. Later that day we went to make some popcorn, and instead of popping the bag just got a big scorch mark in the middle of it. Thinking this was a fluke, we tried to microwave another bag, but the microwave wouldn't turn on. The outside of the microwave was REALLY hot. We removed it from the (wood) cabinet where it lived, let it cool off for an hour, and then it turned back on and it seemed to heat water fine. I'm sure the not-turning-back-on bit was a safety override for when this overheats....but at that point we were spooked by just how hot it had gotten. We called it a loss, cut the power cord off, and gave it to someone to use in their kids' play kitchen. Four years of use isn't GREAT, but after looking at reviews for other microwaves this size.....it just seems like they're all hit or miss, even ones from name brands like GE.Original review: Super cute microwave that just fit inside the space that we need. Our shelf is 12.5" deep, and this is 12.7" deep so it sticks out just a tad, but that's ok. It seems to heat things really well (faster than the bigger microwave that we used to have) and the defrost function really seems to defrost quickly, evenly, and without pre-cooking the food. I really like the knob that you spin to set the time (so cute!), and the 30 second push button is perfect for quickly adding time. I thought we might feel annoyed about having to turn the microwave ON each time we used it, but it's really not an issue. You do have to remember to clear any remaining time, however, if you want it to power off automatically.We've gotten tons of compliments on the look of this microwave. I wouldn't call it "mint green" however. It's definitely turquoise.

Pros:1. This microwave looks great. It's stylish, and kinda cute, but without trying too hard at it.2. It's elegant and easy to use without losing any of the settings or functions that I have ever actually used. Fast and easy for frequent use.3. It's small, energy efficient, and doesn't constantly suck power like all those other silent vampire electronics.4. It's a steal.Cons:1/2. No clock. I like this a lot, but I have other clocks in my kitchen and on my wrist. Make sure you've got at least one other clock around.1. It's small. Actually take measurements before purchasing - some plates/bowls might not fit. Our largest plates have to be tilted a little to fit, and then aren't turned by the turn table. But then, we rarely microwave using our largest plates.2. Energy efficiency comes at the price of power. Not enough that you'd notice it for most anything, but if you decide to boil water you'll notice then. Everything else is the same: meat, potatoes, popcorn, cheese, thick soups, leftovers, etc. Just water and soupy soups take a little longer.3. The feet are not rubbery - will slip around on most counters - and came slightly uneven. This was easily fixed with those standard feet-rubber-sticker do-hickeys.This purchase was to replace the microwave that got me through college - it had a lot of sentimentality to overcome, but has thoroughly won me over! Turns out all I had to do was replace the fuse on the old one, and I could've had it back and returned this one, but I was already too impressed to do so.

I absolutely love it! My unit heats things evenly, and I have zero complaints about the buttons on my panel. They are centered correctly and do not rub awkwardly against the inside gears like another reviewer mentioned. Frozen foods heat really well. Food that I've prepared and need to reheat seems to take a little bit longer for whatever reason, but I'm a patient person. I'm not going to complain about needing to heat something an extra 20-30 seconds. I noticed someone else said they use it for making popcorn, but it's not something I'd put in this microwave. Well, at least not a full-size bag! I tried that once but the bag burned because it was too big for the area inside. A bowl "from scratch" or personal sized bag would be perfect though.I would agree with another reviewer that the door isn't totally even against the top panel; it would benefit from the tightening of a screw (I think?). However, it's not even an eighth of a centimeter away from being perfectly flush. I feel like people are really nit-picking the **** out of their units and I'm not sure why. Know that the front panel might be a little different from what you are used to, and the cooking space will probably be smaller too. That said, it's cute and functional - I'd buy it again if I needed to. My unit has run smoothly since I purchased it in March, and I'm really happy that I bought it. :)