GE JES1142SJ Microwave Review

A good, basic microwave without lots of snazzy features but one that has enough for most purchasers, say GE JES1142SJ reviews. In GE JES1142SJ reviews on Walmart users extol the model's value in terms of price and performance. They say the absence of too many frills keeps it user-friendly, food heats nicely, and its modest size is just right. As with other top microwaves on our list, GE JES1142SJ reviews say shorter cooking times are on order relative to the time requirements of older models; one user commenting on Abt learned to make the necessary adjustment after burning a batch of popcorn. Users like the power and display, and several GE JES1142SJ reviews on Best Buy say the few function-specific settings, for pizza, beverages, and reheat, for example, are certainly handy. The brushed stainless steel housing is much appreciated, as is the easy-wipe cleanup. Mild complaints about this model include noisy operation and a short lifespan.

The GE JES1142SJ has only 1.1 cubic feet of interior space, but consumers say it can accommodate good-sized dishes and doesn't take up too much counter space. It features 1100 watts of power, auto defrost and time defrost, and a function that lets you program in two cooking times so you can open the door and stir or rotate the dish without reprogramming. There's also a clock, beep reminder, and child lock. The unit measures 22"Wx17"Dx12.5"H.

With a smaller footprint and fewer frills than some other budget microwaves, the GE JES1142SJ is best suited to consumers with simple food-prep needs; many reviewers write about using one in the office. For what it's designed to do, it does well.