TOSHIBA ML4-EM22PAIT(SS) Countertop Microwave Oven with
$259.99
Product Overview
The TOSHIBA ML4-EM22PAIT(SS) Countertop Microwave Oven is a high-performance kitchen appliance engineered to meet the demands of modern households, particularly those with large families or busy lifestyles. With a generous 2.2 cubic feet capacity and a sleek stainless steel finish, this microwave combines functionality, safety, and intuitive design in one reliable countertop solution. Powered by a robust 1200-watt output and advanced inverter technology, it delivers consistent heating, precise defrosting, and even cooking results without hot or cold spots. Ideal for reheating leftovers, preparing full meals, or quickly boiling beverages, this model stands out for its smart sensor cooking, automatic menus, and user-friendly controls—making it a practical addition to any home kitchen.
Key Features
- Two-Step Child Lock: Designed with family safety in mind, the two-step child lock requires users to follow specific steps—as shown in the included figure—to activate or adjust settings. This mandatory safety feature significantly reduces the risk of accidental operation by young children, providing peace of mind for parents and caregivers while maintaining full adult control when needed.
- Inverter Technology with Smart Sensor: At the heart of this microwave’s performance is inverter technology, which ensures steady and uniform energy distribution throughout the cooking cycle. Coupled with an internal humidity sensor, the system intelligently monitors moisture levels and automatically adjusts power output and duration. This prevents undercooking or overheating, delivering perfect results whether you’re reheating a meal, defrosting frozen ingredients, or cooking delicate dishes like eggs or sauces.
- 6 Sensor Cook & Auto Menus: Simplify meal preparation with six pre-programmed sensor cook functions and automatic menu options. These built-in settings detect food type and adjust time and power accordingly, enabling effortless cooking of common items such as dinner entrees, snacks, and beverages. Whether you’re warming up last night’s casserole or making instant oatmeal, these features eliminate guesswork and reduce the need for constant monitoring.
- 10 Power Levels: Offering ten adjustable power settings, this microwave provides exceptional versatility for a wide range of culinary tasks. From gentle defrosting on the lowest setting to rapid boiling on high, you have fine-tuned control over cooking intensity. This flexibility supports everything from thawing frozen vegetables to simmering soups and sauces, ensuring optimal results across different recipes and food types.
- Large Capacity with Removable Turntable: The spacious 2.2 cubic foot interior comfortably accommodates large plates, oversized bowls, and family-sized meals. The included 16.5-inch glass turntable rotates evenly to promote uniform heating, and its removable design allows for easy cleaning and placement of taller or irregularly shaped containers. This thoughtful feature enhances both convenience and usability in everyday kitchen routines.
Technical Specifications
- Microwave Output Power: 1200 watts
- Input Power: 1350 watts
- External Dimensions: 24.4 x 21.6 x 13.6 inches (WxDxH)
- Internal Dimensions: 17.8 x 19.1 x 11.2 inches (WxDxH)
- Turntable Diameter: 16.5 inches (glass, removable)
- Color: Stainless Steel
- Capacity: 2.2 cubic feet
Benefits & Use Cases
This microwave is especially well-suited for large families, meal-prep enthusiasts, or anyone who frequently prepares multiple portions or needs to heat up large dishes. Its inverter technology ensures even heat distribution, eliminating cold zones that can affect food quality—particularly important when reheating foods like mashed potatoes, creamy pasta, or custard-based desserts. The smart sensor and auto menus make it simple to prepare common meals without needing to monitor timing or power levels constantly. For example, the “Popcorn” or “Beverage” presets allow one-touch cooking, while the defrost function intelligently calculates weight and moisture content for safe thawing.
The removable turntable adds significant convenience during cleaning and loading, especially useful after spills or when cooking larger items like roasts or baking dishes. Many users appreciate the straightforward button layout and responsive interface, noting that the controls are easy to press and understand—ideal for quick use after a long day. The stainless steel exterior not only complements most kitchen décors but also resists fingerprints and smudges better than painted finishes.
However, it’s worth noting that opinions vary among customers regarding certain aspects such as noise level during operation, overall heat efficiency, and the brightness of the control panel lighting. Some users find the interior lighting insufficient in low-light conditions, while others report minor concerns about fan noise at higher power settings. Despite these subjective differences, the majority of feedback highlights satisfaction with size, functionality, and ease of use, making it a strong contender for those seeking a reliable, spacious countertop microwave.
Important Notes
The TOSHIBA ML4-EM22PAIT(SS) is designed for countertop use only and does not include installation hardware or mounting accessories. Users should ensure they have adequate space on their kitchen counter—considering its external dimensions of 24.4 x 21.6 x 13.6 inches—and that nearby surfaces allow proper ventilation to prevent overheating. Always refer to the instruction manual included with the product for setup guidance, maintenance tips, and detailed explanations of safety features like the child lock. Regular cleaning of the interior and turntable will help maintain performance and extend the lifespan of the appliance.
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Excellent As Promised But Not Without A Quality Control Issue
My family started using Microwave ovens in the late 1970’s they were enormous back then but they were powerful and did a good job.The first one I purchased for myself was a 1100 watt magic chef in the late 1980’s it travelled with me for decades and worked great for something like 20 years and was still working when I gave it to a friend.Then in the 2000’s I noticed a shift where it was not common to find 1100 watt microwaves and it has continued till this day where 1000 watts is where most top out.Anyway there have been other microwaves all pretty much disappointing in performance and as of recently I said that’s it! I want a high performance microwave with a good interior size no more of these cramped 1.2 CF interiors and purchased this one as the exterior dimensions are not that much greater at 1.6 CF interior room.When I received this one I was at first amazed how light weight it is compared to the one it was replacing and realized it is the inverter technology lightening things up. It is so light weight in fact it will skid across the table opening and closing it.No problem I just put some drawer liners under the feet to keep it from sliding around.When I plugged it in for the first time it made a horrible noise I thought what the heck this is brand new where is this noise coming from?? at first I thought it was a bad gear in the turn table mechanism and tried to turn it with my fingers to feel if there was anything wrong with it but it was tight which it should be.After turning it on and off a few times I zeroed in on the sound and discovered it was a fan hitting something internally so being a technician I took the cowling off being very mindful not to touch any high energy components like capacitors or come in contact with wiring which could be potentially lethal.Note: It does require tamper proof Torx head screw drivers or a very good precision set of Torx drivers to remove the case screws to get into the appliance.Note: I do not recommend or endorse nor encourage that anyone should do as I have done but illustrate an issue with Quality Control on Toshibas part and the actions I took to correct it so others are aware when making this purchase they may encounter the same issue.Note: People who are unfamiliar with electricity, electronics or working with and around High Voltages weather it be DC or AC Circuits should not attempt to open one of these units as it can be lethal. Certain components like capacitor’s will carry a lethal charge of electricity that can last for weeks even when unplugged and it can kill you.Note: I myself have been an electronics Technician in many professional work environments including appliance repair for decades and am still learning and always wary of touching anything I do not understand and even more cautious of touching things I do understand.I then discovered a metal duct work for channeling the air over components was not installed correctly (see picture included with this review) and I needed to bend it to get it out of the way of the fan blades, Two screws later and cautiously removing the shroud using insulated magnetic tools then a quick bend with a pair of needle nose plyers replaced the shroud and the problem was solved.After repairing this minor Issue, the Microwave works better than any I have ever used.Coffee & tea perfectly hot within 1 minute and I like mine HOT.Cook times are greatly reduced and the cooking is more even.Defrost by weight works perfectly, amazingly so.The feature to turn off the chimes is priceless no more stupid loud dinging when starting and finishing a cook cycle.When you turn off the noise however the kitchen timer also does not make noise.The microwave is also extremely quiet when running.All in all I am very pleased with this Microwave and hope what I experienced was just a one off, otherwise Toshiba had better get there Quality Control act together or there are going to be allot of returns for a very simple issue that should never have been permitted to leave the factory.
wei888 –
nearliy silent and way more conistent than my panasonic!
First off, i’m a repeat panasonic microwave person and after the 3rd death, I decided to break the curse and go with Toshiba. After a ton of research, this came out to be more powerful and only slightly larger than my existing microwave.The looks are pretty standard, it’s not ugly, it’s not beautiful, but it is really good at what it does. I’ve never popped popcorn so perfectliy in my life and I’ve also never set a bag on fire before. lol Just make sure you punch in the right time before walking away! I’ve also noticed that cold dishes warm up about 4x faster than my old 1K watt Panasonic and more evenly.So far, i don’t use any of the special modes since I never really do anything but warm stuff up but on a whim I did try the defrost on a big block of bacon ends. It performed beautfifully. It defrosted without cooking and it was such a nice surprise that it actually worked!The other part I really like about it (and don’t like) is that it’s just so darn quiet. I keep yelling at my kids to start the microwave because I literally can’t hear it from a few feet away. I thought they just put it in the microwave and left it there like they usually do. Sorry kids… It’s actually even quieter than my fridge. It’s amazing.The door handle actually opens up the door without any stupid buttons or latches, too. A huge improvement over my panasonice and that dumb button that always breaks.Overall, am I happy with this? I’m beyond happy. I will never go back to Panasonic!Oh, I guess the only real complaint (a minor one) is that the buttons can be a little hard to push sometimes and the clock is unreadable at my height (5’11 if that matters). The top of the numbers are cut off when I’m standing next to it unless I stoop down a little to see the full display.
Zach Metzinger –
Powerful, but feels a bit flimsy. May be the source of a breaker tripping.
The pros: – Boils a cup of water in 1 minute, which is a minute sooner than our ancient GE 1200 watt – PWM power control versus click-click provides better control of the power output – The unit weighs practically nothing. It is easy to move.The cons: – The unit weighs practically nothing. It is easy to scoot around when closing the door, etc. – The trim on the door handle is a bit flimsy and the glue/tape that holds it down feels loose. – Opening the door when the “done” beep is going does not silence the beep. It insists on finishing out the sequence of beeps.One last item: I have noticed that the 20A breaker (old-style, not AFCI/GFCI) servicing this dedicated microwave outlet has tripped at least once for no reason. I hesitate to blame the microwave, but the coincidence bears mentioning.Overall, I like how quiet this unit is and it seems to do a great job at being a microwave. I’d like a little more solid build and some anti-skid feet on the bottom, but these are nitpicks.
Amazon Customer –
The kids were so happy to get popcorn again!
It arrived a day earlier than scheduled. I was so happy to get it. It was easy to set up, worked just as the manual said. I was without one for several months. I was using and washing pots and pans that I had to use to heat leftovers or cook frozen items for my meals. This microwave is great! I used it for a hot beverage, canned soup, leftover vegetables and meals. It heated frozen entrees perfectly. It was great to be able to fix popcorn for the kids!
Hector guerrero cuevas –
Bonito microondas de acuerdo con la descripción publicada excelente calidad lo recomiendo
Devin Blake –
El horno es en el contador al nivel de la cintura. No puedo ver las etiquetas de los botones. Son casi del mismo color como el fondo. Amazon negó esta calificación en inglés.
Jean-François Mercier –
La première impression est son niveau de bruit. Pratiquement silencieux. On se demande même s’il est en fonction.Il chauffe bien et rapidement.J’aurais aimé que les pieds soient moins haut.
Essaye différentes huiles essentielles, ne diffuse aucune odeur. Très déçue ! –
Ai retourné ce produit, trop gros.