TOSHIBAML4-EM22PAIT(SS) Countertop Microwave Oven with Sensor Cook, 6 Auto Menus, Origin Inverter, Child Lock, 2.2 Cu Ft for Large Family, 16.5 Inch Removable Turntable, 1200W, Stainless Steel

This microwave finally a solid device with great features for home use. Forced into using Panasonic for prior microwave ovens and they were terrible and sounded like a tin can with a jet engine inside and they would ultimately fail if you tried to cook something in them beyond 4 minutes.This Toshiba is like a Lexus compared to a cheap compact car. Even the door shuts nicely just like a higher end car. When it is running at times I have to confirm it is actually on because it is so quiet. I have never seen a microwave that is that quiet.The controls are fairly intuitive although there is always a learning curve on new devices like these. But other brands build in user logic that makes no sense and just gets in the way. Not this one.And the power of it is amazing. We had to relearn what times to use for various foods because this device will turn things to molten lava on the settings from prior microwaves with the same output wattage. A good problem to have after some minor adjustments.Maybe we got lucky but it seems that someone put some thought and brainpower into this design and manufacturing. I have no idea what the competitors are doing except applying simple formulas to come up with the lowest priced, counter intuitive, flimsily built, and short lived device. I would be embarrassed if I were them.This one is a keeper.

Well I took a picture and it knocked off my previous review. Hopefully I don't post twice.It did arrive completely undamaged. I ordered the 2.2 I wanted a larger microwave. I live in anapartment and it fit good on my counter. Just slightly bigger than my old Panasonic one. I didn't buy another Panasonic because of the bad reviews on their new ones. the main one I didn't like was the peeling of the inside of their microwave. My old one still works and it's over 20 years old it's downstairs incase anything happens to this one. I wanted to try the new inverter tech. I did get the extra insurance on this one because there is bad reviews on every microwave it seems. this one sounds great so far,works great and looks very nice. I will come back on here and let you know if anything happens to it in the coming years. I believe in honest reviews. I really like it so far it works great. Toshiba and Panasonic need to work on the quality of their microwaves before they ruin their reputationsand people no longer want to buy their products. I couldn't go with Panasonic this time because too many people listed having trouble with inside burning and peeling of the inside.I almost cancelled this order but I'm glad I bought it. I do really love it so far.

So far this microwave is meeting all my expectations, but it's only been two weeks.After spending hours reading tons of reviews on different brands of microwave ovens on the market. I was left with mixed feelings and serious concerns about the quality of ovens from every manufacture on the market today, because I found way too many negative reviews. But my old microwave died I needed a replacement and today no kitchen can do without a microwave. So many unhappy customers in every brand made my choice difficult. This was surprising because my old microwave served me without fail for over fifteen years.This Toshiba is what I decided on based on its features, size, and it's price. But it's still very new and I haven't not fully tested it yet. So far I am happy, and so far I have made popcorn in my microwave popcorn maker and was surprised when the oven decided that 3 minutes was long enough, when in my old oven the same amount had take 5 minutes in my old oven (1100 W), with about the same amount unpopped.Next I tested the Toshiba's sensor feature with a cup if water for tea. I am very pleased. The oven showed me how smart it is, the readout actually picked up that I was heating water and it chosen 30 seconds for the time, it was perfect. Again my old oven had taken a minute, just before it died it taken longer and longer, a full 90 seconds. The Toshiba used its smart sensors, awesome.I then I reheated vegetables right out of a rather cold fridge, they were perfectly heated without destroying their look, again using its smart sensor. All I needed to do is put it in and hit On, no need to try and guess how long for perfectly reheating. This is so easy, I didn't even need to read and deceiver complicated instructions.Now, I have to admit that I haven't cooked complicated meals in the past either and am not planning on going gourmet or complicated, especially when one almost needs a degree in microwave manual reading to figure out all the buttons needed to push in just the right order. I been mostly sticking in reheats, frozen meals, popcorn and softening butter, guessing based on past experiences rather than mastering manual reading. I much rather use my time researching and experimenting with new recipes. I love cooking. So I was pleased that this microwave by Toshiba has clearly written, well organized and short but precise instructions. So I actually read it all, and for now they are sitting next to the oven for learning new options when needed. I probably will need to learn how to use all the whistles this oven comes with, like melting versus softening butter and chocolates, something I will be using with my backing.I have kept the box it came in because I read several reviews where the oven had broken down within a very short time and the box was needed for a return. There were way too many reviews from frustrated customers on ovens that didn't make it past the return period of thirty days and that yet has me concerned. I'm too old for lifting weighty ovens up and down from counters, they don't feel as light anymore as they used to in my youth, so I am hoping that I won't be needing this box anymore, which is in my way anyway.This oven, although actually smaller then most ovens on the market, is bigger then my old one, but I made it work. Size was something I checked before buying and this one measures smaller then most. I also made sure that the cord would reach the receptacle right where it's at since some customers seemed to have issues with the length.The one last thing I gave some serious consideration to, again because so many reviews listed, oven failure with warranties which either were too short, didn't cover everything or wasn't honored by the manufacturer. One issue I came across several times in these reviews was the runaround the customer had to endure trying to get the warranty honored. Over my lifetime I have learned that buying an additional warranty was worth considering, just consider it based on the price tag for a replacement and how much troubles warranty repairs one is willing to endure, like having to take the microwave to a repair shop miles from home on my to find out they no longer service this manufacturer or model. Also read the fine print of the extended warranty you are buying. Based on the many reviews I have read learning with so many microwave failing within the short and minimal warranty it comes with, and the above mentioned inconveniences a repair can cause, I purchased the additional the extended warranty through Amazon.I will be experimenting with my new smart microwave, testing it's 'brain' and will update you with my experiences. Overall this far I do love this Toshiba microwave and am looking to use it fully. Hopefully I will get many years to enjoy my new microwave without headaches and I won't need the warranty. That's my hope. I will write an update after I have had some time to get to know my smart new microwave.

We've been through a number of countertop microwave ovens over the years, but switching to one that uses as inverter made a bigger difference than I'd expected. On lower power settings the non-inverter ones cycle full power on and; the inverter ones just use lower power. I can reheat a mug of coffee and not have it taste bad. Defrosting something solidly frozen actually just defrosts it.My only complaint is that the roller ring under the turntable makes a squeak. I swapped it with one with the same diameter which fixed it - and am still waiting for the replacement tech support promised to ship when they got it into stock.