I've been using it 2-3 times a week for about 3 months and it has exceeded my expectations. 5 star review because this thing actually does everything it says it does! Who'd've thunk? You can safely purchase this. It's even easier to use than the YouTube videos would have you think. (Mostly because it's just a very reliable microwave with a capable toaster oven built in. The future is now.)
I had a smaller competent LG microwave and a countertop Black & Decker convection oven (aka toaster oven with a fan) that may as well have been my brother. The microwave died. I was reluctant to get rid of my trusty Black & Decker along with the old microwave to make counter space for this but it was absolutely worth it.
A couple of other reviews mention taking your time and slowly working your way through the different modes. Excellent advice. The following are test results in order of my experiencing them:
Popcorn button test: 100% Nails it across multiple brands.
Blindly adding time to reheat pizza test: 100% Nothing caught fire and the pizza was evenly heated.
Pizza reheat button: 100% *chef's kiss*
Potato button(!?): 100% Everybody needs to know how to microwave a potato. It's healthier, tastier, and more cost effective than ramen. And potatoes
rule! If you weren't raised with the ancestral knowledge of microwaving potatoes, this microwave has it.
Using the pre-programmed thawing for frozen meat, and bread: 95% This is never an ideal thawing method but it works really well here. Nothing was actually cooked and everything was evenly thawed.
"Air fry" some frozen nuggets (from frozen): 100% Sometimes you need those nuggets from the red bag and this has your crispy childhood craving covered.
Broil some diy English muffin pizzas: 100% AGAIN! Why not microwave a mini pizza? The bread gets soggy. Why not bake it? In a small convection oven like this the toppings may blow around. I hope you have learned something.
"Baking" a 9x9 enchilada casserole for 30min at 350°: 100% Good grief! I was very hesitant to even attempt this but the oven in my apartment is a joke and it's summer. The cooking time and temp fell within the capabilities listed in the microwave instructions. Followed the microwave instructions for convection cooking and it came out great. Cheese bubbled on the edges, brown on top, and evenly cooked. Took it to a party.
Microwaving a 16oz frozen lasagna: 100%...just because you can doesn't mean you should.
Thanks for reading! If you're at all interested in it, just buy it. You'll enjoy the thrill of having an appliance that delivers on its promises and your accompanyimg sense of superiority.
| Brand Name | GE |
|---|---|
| Model Info | JES1109RRSS |
| Item Weight | 35 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 16.6 x 20.6 x 11.88 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | JES1109RRSS |
| Energy Use | 1050 Watts |
| Capacity | 1 Cubic Feet |
| Installation Type | Countertop |
| Part Number | JES1109RRSS |
| Special Features | Convection Mode, Included Crisper Pan, Air Fry Mode, Express Cook, Auto & Time Defrost |
| Oven Cooking Mode | Electric |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Wattage | 1050 watts |
| Defrost | Auto Defrost |
| Door Hinges | Right |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel, Glass |
| Included Components | Stainless Crisper Pan, 2 Wire Racks, Air Fry Microwave, Glass Turntable |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Item Weight | 35 Pounds |
