Comments on: Farberware FMO11AHTBKBD1 Countertop 1000 Watts Microwave Oven with LED Lighting and Child Lock-Perfect for Apartments and Dorms-Easy Clean, 1.1 Cu. Ft, Stainless Steel

By: Maria Beurer

Maria Beurer — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:14:05 +0000

Farberware microwave
Great microwave. Works great. The size is just right.

By: brian86

brian86 — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:14:05 +0000

Peel away the protective film covering the buttons !
The Faberware seems to be well made, like my larger Panasonic that lasted over 20 years. After unboxing and during first use, the buttons were very hard to push to do anything. I had to use a pencil with an eraser to push hard. The next day I noticed that at the bottom of the number panel area, a small yellow plastic tab said something so I grabbed that and started to lift and peel off a thick film. The protective film is hard to see and has a strong adhesive layer. Once removed, the buttons are much easier to push ! One reviewer said the oven lasted 6 months, another reviewer said 1 year 5 months. Will try to update this review in August 2025. As of January 2025 it performs very well. I like that pressing 1 will give you 1 minute, 2 gives you 2 minutes, etc. If you want 1 min 30 sec, use the 0 button quick program feature.

By: Mark V.

Mark V. — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:14:05 +0000

Very Happy with it. Only one thing off. See below.
For the record, I am reviewing: Farberware FM09SSE Classic Countertop Microwave Oven 900-Watt with LED Lighting, Child Lock, Easy Clean Interior, 0.9 Cu. Ft, StSo, we wanted a smaller microwave since we have limited counter space and honestly we mostly use it to heat water for tea, and melt butter, or occasionally reheat leftovers. For the price this one was our choice. The only thing I can say about this that is a negative is that the numbers on the pad are printed slightly lower than the actual switch behind the cover. So, in order to press say number 3 you have to press the very top of the square where the three is, and if you press in the center of the square nothing happens. It is the same for all the buttons. Just off by about 2-3 mm. Other than that, I love the thing. Funniest part is that with our old microwave, it took exactly 3 minutes to heat a cup of water to boiling, and with this one that is much less energy, it takes the exact same amount of time. So, we are using less energy and getting the same results. I like it. Same thing for popcorn. I thought for sure it would take longer since it was not as strong, but I guess the size of the inside makes a difference and it works just great. Which means I did not have to relearn times for melting butter, or reheating foods. Yea!!!!

By: Gayle

Gayle — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:14:05 +0000

Great product
I love the fact that you can just hit ‘1’ and it will automatically start. Same with 2 and 3.The handle is nice and the item looks expensive in the kitchen

By: sarahh

sarahh — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:14:05 +0000

bargain
Packed well which is a good thing since there was some damage to the exterior of the box. We just use the microwave for the usual stuff. Works perfectly. There’s a lot of technology and value here for the price point. Interior light is subdued but effective enough. People nitpick about the non-illuminated keypad but the numbers are located in the same formation as anything else has been for decades so that’s automatic to get used to easy peasy. Strong enough, interior big enough. A bargain for this price point. Recommended.

By: free2be

free2be — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:14:05 +0000

Quiet and efficient
This is the quietest microwave I’ve ever owned, and it has performed well so far. It makes a perfect bag of popcorn, steams veggies, warms up soups and will be fine for my limited uses. I can’t speak yet for its longevity, but a review I read elsewhere said that the key to countertop microwave longevity is moisture control. Countertop microwave interiors have a baked enamel finish that is not as resistant to moisture effects (cracked lining, metal exposure, rust) as under-range microwaves. If steam collects after cooking, leave the door open until it evaporates and/or wipe the interior dry. One slight disadvantage: Cooking times less than 10 minutes require entry of 4 digits; for example, a cooking time of 5 minutes will require entry of a leading zero after the Time button is pushed (0-5-0-0). This is easy to get used to but different from many other brands.

By: Loverofshopping!

Loverofshopping! — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:14:05 +0000

Seems kind of cheaply made
We had the same microwave a sharp carousel, probably 15 years and it finally died. So I bought this as a replacement and although it wasnât expensive, I was expecting a little more. Itâs really hard to push the buttons and doesnât seem as sturdy as a sharp carousel. If I had to do it again. I probably wouldnât buy this microwave but again if it lasts a year or two Iâll be happy.

By: kimber

kimber — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:14:05 +0000

Perfect for our needs
This is smaller than my previous microwave, which is good. It fits perfectly on a rolling kitchen cart with room left to store hot pads beside it. My dishes fit in it just fine. I love having a handle on the door. On my previous microwave, the handle was a push button and it was starting to be very hard to open. I had to lift up on the door to use the button to open it.I put this new one on a piece of non slip kitchen liner since it’s lighter weight so now it doesn’t move when I open the door.