GE GCST14S1WWW Microwave Oven,1,100-watt 7 Auto Cooking
$190.99
Product Overview
The GE GCST14S1WWW Microwave Oven is a compact yet powerful kitchen appliance engineered for modern living spaces where efficiency and convenience are essential. Designed with versatility in mind, this countertop microwave delivers 1,100 watts of power to handle everything from quick reheats to full meals. With a spacious 1.4 cubic foot interior, it comfortably fits standard dinner plates and multiple food items—ideal for singles, roommates, or small families. Its seven sensor cook buttons automate common tasks like popcorn, beverage warming, and reheating, reducing guesswork and saving time. The microwave also includes ten adjustable power levels, allowing users to fine-tune cooking intensity based on the type and quantity of food. A standout safety feature is the two-step child lock, which prevents accidental operation by children without permanently disabling the controls. The sleek white finish and backlit display enhance visibility and complement any kitchen décor, making it a practical and stylish addition to dorm rooms, apartments, or limited-countertop environments.
Key Features
- 1,100-watt motor: Delivers strong performance for fast heating, defrosting, and cooking across a wide range of foods, ensuring consistent results every time.
- Seven sensor cook buttons: Pre-programmed settings simplify meal prep by automating popular tasks such as popcorn, reheat, and beverage warming, minimizing user input and maximizing convenience.
- Ten power levels: Offers precise control over heat intensity, enabling gentle warming for delicate dishes or high-power cooking for faster results depending on your needs.
- Two-step child lock technology: Provides an added layer of safety by requiring two actions to operate the microwave, helping prevent unsupervised use by young children while remaining easily accessible when needed.
- Backlit digital display: Enhances usability in low-light conditions, offering clear visibility of settings and timers so you can navigate functions with confidence.
- 1.4 cu. ft. interior capacity: Strikes a balance between compact size and functional space, accommodating full-size dinner plates and multiple servings without taking up excessive counter space.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: GCST14S1WWW
- Brand: General Electric (GE)
- Power Output: 1,100 watts
- Interior Capacity: 1.4 cubic feet (cu. ft.)
- Auto Cooking Settings: 7 pre-programmed modes
- Adjustable Power Levels: 10
- Safety Feature: Two-step child lock
- Display: Backlit digital interface
- Color/Finish: White
Benefits & Use Cases
This microwave oven is especially well-suited for individuals and families who value space-saving appliances without compromising functionality. College students in dorm rooms will find its compact footprint and intuitive controls ideal for preparing snacks, reheating meals, or making quick breakfasts. Renters and apartment dwellers appreciate that it doesn’t require venting and operates quietly enough for shared living spaces. The 1.4 cu. ft. interior comfortably holds a family-sized plate or multiple food containers, making it useful for small households or roommates sharing meals. The combination of preset cooking modes and customizable power levels reduces the learning curve for first-time users while still offering flexibility for experienced cooks. Whether you’re warming soup, defrosting frozen vegetables, or cooking a frozen entree, this microwave handles daily demands efficiently. The child-lock feature offers peace of mind in homes with young children, allowing parents to secure the unit during playtime while retaining full functionality when adults are present. Users who prioritize a clean, minimalist aesthetic will be pleased with the smooth white exterior, which blends seamlessly into contemporary kitchens and resists showing fingerprints or smudges.
Important Notes
While the GE GCST14S1WWW performs reliably for everyday tasks, some customers have reported occasional operational noises such as popping or squeaking sounds during use—this may vary between units and is often related to food moisture content or component aging. Feedback on long-term durability and consistent heat distribution has been mixed; some users find it sufficiently reliable over years of regular use, while others note gradual performance changes after extended periods. To maintain optimal function and extend lifespan, place the microwave on a stable, level surface away from direct sunlight, moisture sources like sinks, and areas with high humidity. Avoid placing heavy objects on top of the unit, as this may affect internal mechanisms. Cleaning should follow manufacturer guidelines using non-abrasive materials to preserve the finish. Note that only the microwave unit is included in the package; no additional accessories such as replacement turntables, manuals, or installation hardware are confirmed as part of the standard contents. Always consult the user manual for detailed care instructions and warranty information specific to your region.
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V1 –
So far, so good, with some caveats.
This review is for the new version (GCST14S1WWW), I can’t find the differences anywhere, though I suspect the child safety lock is one of them. Note that the photos of the New one are actually of the Old version. The New window grille is painted white and the control buttons are darker as a missing Child Safety Lock instructions page. The old version is only available used. We have only had this oven for a few days, so I can’t yet speak to it’s longevity, but I can say that the quality of it’s construction is okay, not great, but okay. My first experience was deactivating the child safety lock. The instructions in the listing are wrong, the lock is now a physical latch release button (see photos). The instructions say to deactivate it you press in and turn clockwise with a Phillips screwdriver. Be careful! I went too far and the entire button popped out. It looked broken, but was not. It went back in and stayed, it’s operation now seems as described. I had initiated a return for this, but cancelled it after thorough testing. (Cancelling a return on Amazon is not easy! Can’t do it online, in chat or speaking with the automated voice system, you HAVE to go through a live representative and even she could not cancel the UPS pickup.) The described dimensions are a little misleading. The outer cabinet actually measures 15 1/2″ deep with a 3/4″ protrusion in the back (see photo), the height is 11 7/8″ plus the feet, width is correct at 21 3/4″. Inside dimensions are 14 1/8″ deep (15″ back to the dimple – see photo), 14 5/8″ wide (15 1/2″ including a side dimple) by 9″ high. The turntable is 12 1/2″. Operation seems normal, all the functions work and the cook time is about the same as our now 5 year old 1150 watt 1.6 cu ft GE microwave (JES1657DM1WW) that has started to rust inside. You do have to enter the cook time minutes and seconds before selecting a power level, you can’t select a power level if you use the quick-entry 1-6 minute time. If we have any problems in the future I will revise this review, but for now we are happy with it. My wife insisted on a white model (including a white door), so we were pretty well stuck with this model. My faith in GE is not great, given the rust problem in our 5-year old one, but I was able to speak to both a parts rep and a service rep about the child safety button, which is neither available nor repairable if truly broken. It works fine and there are no problems other than that federally mandated child safety lock, now fixed, so I’ll give it a tentative 5 stars.
Deena Finney –
Great microwave!
We live in a condo apartment and needed a microwave that fit under our upper cabinet. This is one of the few that works size-wise AND also was white to go with the rest of our appliances. My husband was so happy to find this that he purchased a second one to have on hand, even though it takes us years to wear out a microwave. It works great and we have no complaints. Make sure to buy a new one, not a refurbished one. We accidentally got that first and it did not work and had to be returned. But the new ones are perfect!
CathyQ –
Good microwave
I got this to replace my old GE microwave. I wanted the reheat function, which not all models have. It is a great functioning unit, but it seems slightly noisier.
Shepherd lover –
GE quality made
We have loved these ovens for years. Unfortunately microwaves only last for so long.
Nancy J –
If youâre looking for white, this is for you!!
Great microwave. We bought it as an âextraâ microwave. It fits nicely on the counter and is not too big.Only slight criticism is that it is a little noisyâ¦
Hard2Please –
Did not work out of box
Right out of the box, the thing doesn’t work. The control panel is lit, I put my inaugural plate of food inside, set it for 5 minutes for time cook on 90 per cent power, hit start and nothing. No light, no turning turntable, no noise, no heat, no power. The time counts down on the control panel as if it’s cooking, but the actual microwaving isn’t happening. So I went through all the troubleshooting steps, called GE, and am referred to an outside appliance repair company. I hope it is fixable but in looking at the consumer affairs complaints, I’m discouraged. In researching potential problems, it sounds like a problem with the door sensor is the most likely culprit, but really. Brand new? Very disappointing.Fixed under warranty. See the comment below. I’ll up it to three stars, subject to it holding up for a few years, as it appears the problem was simply a mistake in assembly at the factory that was easily fixed rather than a parts failure.Scheduling the warranty work was another frustration, as they first gave me the wrong repair service information and got my name entirely wrong. Then the confirmation number I got when I scheduled it was wrong, and the schedule date was wrong. I was contacted by a different repair company a few days later that had received my phone number but they had trouble tracking down the service order themselves to confirm it as a warranty repair because of all the bad info from GE. Once the repair guy came out, he was on time, quickly resolved the issue and there was no problem in regard to the warranty. He did carefully test it to make sure it worked after the fix and it seems to be in operating condition. But he wasn’t too impressed with the quality of the oven or the price I paid for it.A further edit now 8 months post purchase. I again had to call for warranty work on this microwave. It started to show signs of dying a few weeks before it stopped heating completely. The heat and fan would shut off after about two minutes into cooktime, while the clock would continue counting down. At first I thought maybe it was just a heat sensor and the food was overheating, but then on retrieval of food lukewarm throughout, it was clear it was just a death gasp. This time, the warranty scheduling went much more smoothly although they seemed to have no record of my previous call, and the serviceman (this time from GE directly, instead of an independent subcontractor appliance guy) demanded the receipt first thing in the door. (I had my invoice available here online on Amazon thank goodness as I couldn’t find a shipping receipt.) Like the last time, the problem was apparently an electrical connection. The serviceman replaced a connector, and it’s back up and running. But it’s clear this is just a very shoddily made product. I have resigned myself to buying a new one the next time it goes out, which based on this track record, will be after the 12 month warranty expires, but probably shortly after that.I would not buy this product again. It has a lot of bells and whistles, and when it works, it’s fine, but it’s not a quality product for the price. A microwave should have a longer useful life than this one. Two warranty visits within 8 months of purchase is just unacceptable.
Sass. G –
After much research we decided to get the exact same model of microwave again.
I loved all the buttons and options on this model. Our old one gave out after at least a decade of use. It always cooks as expected.