Daewoo KOR-7LREM Retro Countertop Microwave Oven 0.7 Cu.'., 700W | Mint Green

2021 update: Alas, this little microwave died after just four years of loyal service. My spouse noticed that some leftovers he'd heated up one day were cold even after being "heated" for five minutes. Later that day we went to make some popcorn, and instead of popping the bag just got a big scorch mark in the middle of it. Thinking this was a fluke, we tried to microwave another bag, but the microwave wouldn't turn on. The outside of the microwave was REALLY hot. We removed it from the (wood) cabinet where it lived, let it cool off for an hour, and then it turned back on and it seemed to heat water fine. I'm sure the not-turning-back-on bit was a safety override for when this overheats....but at that point we were spooked by just how hot it had gotten. We called it a loss, cut the power cord off, and gave it to someone to use in their kids' play kitchen. Four years of use isn't GREAT, but after looking at reviews for other microwaves this size.....it just seems like they're all hit or miss, even ones from name brands like GE. Original review: Super cute microwave that just fit inside the space that we need. Our shelf is 12.5" deep, and this is 12.7" deep so it sticks out just a tad, but that's ok. It seems to heat things really well (faster than the bigger microwave that we used to have) and the defrost function really seems to defrost quickly, evenly, and without pre-cooking the food. I really like the knob that you spin to set the time (so cute!), and the 30 second push button is perfect for quickly adding time. I thought we might feel annoyed about having to turn the microwave ON each time we used it, but it's really not an issue. You do have to remember to clear any remaining time, however, if you want it to power off automatically. We've gotten tons of compliments on the look of this microwave. I wouldn't call it "mint green" however. It's definitely turquoise.

Pros: 1. This microwave looks great. It's stylish, and kinda cute, but without trying too hard at it. 2. It's elegant and easy to use without losing any of the settings or functions that I have ever actually used. Fast and easy for frequent use. 3. It's small, energy efficient, and doesn't constantly suck power like all those other silent vampire electronics. 4. It's a steal. Cons: 1/2. No clock. I like this a lot, but I have other clocks in my kitchen and on my wrist. Make sure you've got at least one other clock around. 1. It's small. Actually take measurements before purchasing - some plates/bowls might not fit. Our largest plates have to be tilted a little to fit, and then aren't turned by the turn table. But then, we rarely microwave using our largest plates. 2. Energy efficiency comes at the price of power. Not enough that you'd notice it for most anything, but if you decide to boil water you'll notice then. Everything else is the same: meat, potatoes, popcorn, cheese, thick soups, leftovers, etc. Just water and soupy soups take a little longer. 3. The feet are not rubbery - will slip around on most counters - and came slightly uneven. This was easily fixed with those standard feet-rubber-sticker do-hickeys. This purchase was to replace the microwave that got me through college - it had a lot of sentimentality to overcome, but has thoroughly won me over! Turns out all I had to do was replace the fuse on the old one, and I could've had it back and returned this one, but I was already too impressed to do so.

I purchased this microwave as a house warming gift for my girlfriend's new apartment. It matches her style perfectly, and fits just perfectly on her kitchen counter. The inside is big enough for most plates, but is sometimes a little too small (it hasn't slowed us down much). People have been complaining about the button breaking off on the front, but I have yet to encounter a problem with it. The microwave doesn't stay on all the time, so it doesn't function as a clock, but that is only a very minor complaint. It is a little under-powered, but adding some extra time to box instructions always gets the job done! This microwave is super cute, my gf loves it, and it always gets the job done! I am very happy with my purchase!

This is a super cute little microwave!! I decided it wasn't powerful enough for my every day use, but I couldn't bear to return it, so I put it in our 1958 classic camper to take on trips! Pros: Great retro mint green color Looks great Cool dials Good quality Handle opens and closes securely - doesn't move the microwave when you pull it Doesn't take up a lot of space - will fit on most any counter Would be great for dorm rooms or apartments Cons Kind of small inside, but most plates still fit 700 watts just isn't enough power to heat things very quickly Not great for defrosting - takes much longer than a higher wattage microwave My only complaint is that it's not quite powerful enough for my daily use. But it's so cute that I didn't want to return it, so I think it will work great in our camper. I would recommend this for people who occasionally reheat coffee or use a microwave to melt ingredients for baked goods. I wouldn't recommend it for people who use a microwave daily to reheat family meals or defrost frozen foods.

Updated: 10/24/18 Sadly, I also loved this microwave and then it died on me last night. I was popping popcorn and heard it shutoff midway through. It was hot to the touch and would no longer power on. After leaving it unplugged for about an hour, it started up but burned the popcorn without popping much. The bag smelled like fire but I did not see any flames. I spent today looking for a good quality compact microwave and finally settled on GE Smart Countertop with Alexa and Smart Scan. I’m sad the retro design one did not last, I got so many compliments on my microwave! But better to have one that works (fingers crossed). ****************************************************** Initially I was excited for the microwave to arrive but then I read reviews about how it doesn’t pop popcorn very well. When it did arrive, I was careful removing it from the packaging thinking it’s probably going to have to be returned. I set it up and read the manual carefully. There’s a section about the “popcorn” button. Press once for a small 1.75 ounce bag, press twice for a (standard) 3.5 ounce bag. Perhaps other reviewers didn’t realize it’s necessary to push the button twice? I love popcorn so this feature is really important to me! I pretty much always use PopSecret Homestyle popcorn which are 3.2 ounce bags. First thing I did after setting up the microwave was put a bag inside, push the popcorn button twice and watch what happened. The bag popped as one would expect, I stopped the microwave with 20 seconds left because the kernels stopped popping at that point. The popcorn was perfect!! And there were only approximately 10 kernels left unpopped! That’s better than my previous 1000 watt microwave. Today I tested it out on a Stouffers Swedish Meatball frozen dinner. The directions on the box are for an 1100 watt microwave so I heated it for 5 min instead of the recommended 3 1/2 min. It cooked perfectly. But I will take note of the reviews saying the power button can break and be sure to handle it gently. It’s a really cute microwave and looks great in my kitchen without a lot of counter space.

I absolutely love it! My unit heats things evenly, and I have zero complaints about the buttons on my panel. They are centered correctly and do not rub awkwardly against the inside gears like another reviewer mentioned. Frozen foods heat really well. Food that I've prepared and need to reheat seems to take a little bit longer for whatever reason, but I'm a patient person. I'm not going to complain about needing to heat something an extra 20-30 seconds. I noticed someone else said they use it for making popcorn, but it's not something I'd put in this microwave. Well, at least not a full-size bag! I tried that once but the bag burned because it was too big for the area inside. A bowl "from scratch" or personal sized bag would be perfect though. I would agree with another reviewer that the door isn't totally even against the top panel; it would benefit from the tightening of a screw (I think?). However, it's not even an eighth of a centimeter away from being perfectly flush. I feel like people are really nit-picking the **** out of their units and I'm not sure why. Know that the front panel might be a little different from what you are used to, and the cooking space will probably be smaller too. That said, it's cute and functional - I'd buy it again if I needed to. My unit has run smoothly since I purchased it in March, and I'm really happy that I bought it. :)

I'm updating my review. I've had this microwave for ALMOST A YEAR and I still LOVE IT. The controls are different from other microwaves but very intuitive. I use it every day for cooking vegetables, cereal, main dishes and heating drinks. It works perfectly. The only thing I would change about it would be to have a clock on the screen, but that's minor. People complained about the inside rusting, so I leave the door open for about 10 minutes after each use to make sure the steamy air can escape. Mine has absolutely no rust or any other problems. And it looks great! My original review: I've had this microwave for a couple of months and I really like it so far. It works well and goes great with my retro kitchen. It looks like it was made in the 1940's and fits perfectly on my 12 inch deep shelf, but the inside is bigger than most small microwaves - my big plates are 10 5/8 inches wide and they just fit. The only thing I would change about it, would be to add a clock. If it ever breaks down, and I can't find another one like it, I'm going to keep it just for looks.

This is a pretty unit and looks good on the shelf. It's lower power than most, so things take longer which is fine. Most Chinese equipment comes with a pathetic sheet of paper that is barely legible for a manual. Not this. They went out of their way to make a very readable manual that assumes you have never seen a microwave before. It's all in there. Now the bad. The door hangs over 1/8" low at the handle end. I think I can adjust it because it's put together with screws, but I'll have to take it apart. I shouldn't have to do that. The control with the silver knob on it is used to set the seconds to cook, and it's not centered in the hole. The shaft rubs on the side of the hole, making it feel ugly when it's turned. Again, it can probably be fixed but I will have to take it apart further. The buttons are cheap crap, and my guess is the switches under them are also cheap crap. They wiggle when you press them. There are some little things too, like the stop button being red and start black. We're used to the start button being red and stop black. At least they got the start button on the bottom. It continues beeping after you open the door. I'm picking nits but they all add up. For the money, the controls should be higher quality and my particular unit should never have gotten past q/a. Pros: Very pretty, nice color, rounded corners. Easy to figure out how to use without reading the manual. Relatively sturdy. Real manual. Switches are not membrane type. No clock, timer, etc. Cons: Build quality is poor. Cheap crappy switches. Have to hold power button down a couple seconds to turn it on each time. I have mixed feelings. I'm withholding recommendation until it withstands the test of time.

Me gusto mucho el tamaño, dimensiones y además la apariencia externa del horno así como el color. Si lo recomiendo

Oh how I love this little microwave! My previous microwave died, and I was looking for a replacement. I couldn’t figure out this whole strange system of microwave language, like how you are supposed to measure the cubic Inches or feet or whatever. I found this little guy, and figured it sounded like the right size. I told a family member about purchasing this product, and he freaked out, saying that it didn’t have enough power (he said this in microwave language I’m not joking, it’s actually a thing!) and that it would take me three times as long to heat up anything in my microwave. He also told me it would be small enough to fit into a doll house. Or something along those lines. The truth, it’s a little bit smaller than my previous microwave. I’m told the colour is beautiful and it looks absolutely adorable, especially since I purchased a toaster that matches almost exactly. I typically only use it to reheat Things or cook things for a very short amount of time. Something that took two minutes in my previous microwave might take 2 1/2 in this one, but not always. Calling all blind people, this microwave is Surprisingly accessible. My previous microwave had 10 billion different ways you could cook a potato, as well as options for microwaving all sorts of things that probably don’t belong in microwaves. Navigating a keypad with so many buttons that are all flat against the surface, and not raised, can be a mega challenge when you can’t see. That’s why I love this microwave! All of the buttons are tactile. It’s a retro design, So there are fewer options and all of them are accessed through push buttons and knobs. Happy microwaving!

El horno es hermoso y funciona de maravilla! Únicamente hay que tomar en cuenta que es pequeño y no caben cosas medianas o grandes, del resto, funciona muy bien.

We’ve only had it a short time but it’s as cute as a button on the counter. Despite the low wattage it cooks pretty fast ( baked a potato in 5 minutes). Because it is a zero power draw microwave don’t expect a clock display as it turns itself off completely after use. That’s fine because a permanent digital clock would spoil the retro vibe. If you’re hesitating about choosing the mint green option, don’t. It’s a delightful pop of color on the kitchen counter and it’s small so it’s not overwhelming.

El color es muy lindo, funciona perfecto y llegó en tiempo y forma. Es pequeño en comparación a otros, así que tienes que meter un plato no muy grande pero no es ningún obstáculo. Super recomendable, se ve hermoso.