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Customer Reviews for GE Cafe 1.7 cu. ft. Over the Range Convection Microwave in Stainless Steel

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Model #CVM1790SSSS

Store SKU #135012

  • Warming oven mode keeps food warm until served
  • Sensor cooking automatically adjusts time and power
  • Fast Bake convection and microwave cooking deliver fast results

Customer Reviews

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    out of 342 reviews
  • 70% recommend this product
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Did not last long
Great while it lasted 7 yo and it went in fire. The microwave was excellent until about 7 years in the front top fell off the handle peeling and the unit shot out flames when using the microwave feature Unit was used properly
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Response from Café Appliances Sep 1, 2023
Hello - Thank you so much for taking out some time to connect and share your review. We're sorry to see that your microwave has stopped working. We are going to be sending this over to our product team to review, this way we can work on looking for improvements that we can make for our models going forward. Again, we really appreciate you sharing this with us. Your feedback really helps us make the best appliances out there. Let us know if you have any questions, we're always happy to help. - Jonathon@Café
    Love all the options to make great food
    The Convection oven is the reason we bought. Makes food baked and crispy along with microwave part. Still learning all it can do!
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      • Recommended
      Cheap handle that peels!
      A beautiful style but the handle is made of horribly cheap material that peels off and looks tacky. This is our second handle and now we need a third. The price for replacement is ridiculous. It should never need replacing at all in my opinion. Can’t even get replacement part because it’s out of stock. That is probably because every is buying them for the same reason.
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        Works nice
        Oven work great, although I have yet to use all the bells and whistles. Disappointedly the chrome on the microwave handle started to peel off after a couple of months. I am truly disappointed by that.
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          • Recommended
          Excellent appearance
          Have had the Cafe microwave installed in a little over a week. Are still learning some of new features. It is replacing our GE Advantium oven which was over 14 years old which needed a new inside the microwave bulb. Will update the new microwave after we have used it for a while.
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            • Recommended
            Cheaply made
            Very disappointed in the quality. Overall oven works great but the handle started peeling and it makes the product look very cheap. Also can not find a replacement handle which is also disappointing. I do not understand why the handle material is not the same as my Fridge and stove which are also Cafe models. Very disappointed.
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            Response from GE_AppliancesApr 24, 2019
            Hello Nikkilr40 - We appreciate you taking the time to write a review on your microwave. We’re sorry for your experience with the handle. Please email your details to eResponse@geappliances.com, and we'll be happy to look into this for you. In your email, be sure to include a copy of your review, your name, address, phone number and the model and serial numbers for your appliance. Thanks, again, for your feedback.
              What a let down! Very disappointed =(
              The handle on my GE Cafe Series Microwave is pealing off. After searching for a replacement handle, it appears that I won’t be able to order just the handle but instead will be required to replace the entire door.
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                Complete in every way.
                Had a GE Microwave/ Convection for 25 years and it was a real work horse. Expect the same from this one.
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                  • Recommended
                  Peeling Handle
                  The quality of the over the range microwave/convection oven is horribly disappointing. You are led to believe the handle is stainless steel when in reality it is plastic wrapped with a paper product. The paper started wrinkling and is now peeling off. Tonight I grabbed the handle and some of the paper fell off into my food on the cooktop below. I am finally disgusted enough to write this review. The paper stickers around my GE cafe free standing gas oven burner controls are now wrinkling. I suppose they will be peeling next. Please evaluate carefully before purchasing.
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                    Handle Peels
                    We bought this microwave two years ago. Within 6 months, the handle started to peel. It is made of plastic, yet, it is made to sit above a stove. We have a brand new kitchen, and my microwave makes the kitchen look shabby.
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                      Handle Peels
                      The quality of this microwave is subpar for the price. The microwave handle is plastic with a stainless steel colored sticker covering it. It is peeling after only 2 years of use. The peeling is exacerbated by the handle sitting directly over the most powerful burner on the GE cafe gas stove which it is designed to go with below.
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                        Handle is peeling, not chrome or stainless steel.
                        Handle is peeling, flakes falling into food while cooking, cuts from sharp edge of peeling material. Looks like material underneath is plastic. My cafe stove has metal handle, why skimp on handle on microwave!
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                        Response from GE AppliancesJun 19, 2017
                        Hello. We appreciate your taking the time to write your review on your microwave. We’re sorry for your experience and would like to look into this for you. Please email your details to eResponse@ge.com. Include a copy of your review, your name, address, phone number and the model and serial numbers on your appliance. Thanks, again, for your feedback.
                          Microwave works, HORRIBLE part quality
                          We bought this Microwave just under 3 years ago, and for the past year the "faux chrome" around the handle has been peeling. We attempted to contact GE through emails in the past but to no avail. The worst part is the handle is made to look and feel like it's chrome and nobody ever tells you that this "Over-the-range" Microwave can't actually be over the range because clearly the fake garbage handle can't handle the heat. On top of that just in general all of the parts are absolute garbage, the top part that is used for venting is made up of plastic that could break or snap from someone just poking it. I wish I was here to give this product a good review, and if not for the quality of the parts I would have nothing negative to say.
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                            The cheap plastic on the handle
                            I bought this microwave in 2014. The cheap film that covers a handle is cheaping off
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                            Response from GE AppliancesMar 22, 2017
                            Hello. Thank you for taking the time to write your review on your microwave. We’re sorry to hear this has happened and would like to look into this for you. Please email your details to eResponse@ge.com. Include a copy of your review, your name, address, phone number and the model and serial numbers. We will keep an eye out for your email. Thanks, again, for your feedback.
                              Little Beauty!
                              Just installed our Little Beauty a few days ago and we are so thrilled with how it looks, the features it comes with and especially the first button being "Popcorn"! Totally sold my husband! LOL Easy to navigate and we love it's modern appeal!
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                                • Recommended
                                GE Great Appliance!
                                Easy to use for the family, beautiful to look at. Everything warm up to protection. Thank you GE for making a great product.
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                                  • Recommended
                                  Display is too dim and the handle is peeling.
                                  The feature are fine and the exhaust is top notch. My display is so dim it is near impossible to read during the day. It is ok at night. It has been this way since it was first installed. The handle is peeling now and it looks like it will be an expensive repair. Is there a newer model that fits the same space and has a similar exhaust?
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                                  Response from GE_AppliancesApr 6, 2022
                                  Hi there - Thanks for the feedback. We're glad to hear that overall you were pleased with your microwave's features and exhaust. The control panel being too dim and the handle peeling aren't something we would expect to happen so soon into its lifespan and we truly do apologize. All 30" Over-the-Range Microwaves are approximately the same width and are designed to fit into a 30" wide cabinet opening. Therefore, any of our current 30" Over-the-Range microwave models will work as a replacement for an existing 30" Over-the-Range microwave model. We found two models that we believe will make a comparable replacement. Check them out below: PVM9179SKSS: https://www.geappliances.com/appliance/GE-Profile-1-7-Cu-Ft-Convection-Over-the-Range-Microwave-Oven-PVM9179SKSS CVM517P2MS1: https://www.cafeappliances.com/appliance/Cafe-1-7-Cu-Ft-Convection-Over-the-Range-Microwave-Oven-CVM517P2MS1 We hope that this helps. Know that we're always happy to help if anything comes up. Thanks again! -Mikayla@GEA
                                    Very unsatisfied
                                    This is my second microwave where the panel just stopped working. Very very strange! In addition to this product my dishwasher rusted inside and cleans poorly. Not good products.
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                                    Response from GE_appliancesMar 8, 2022
                                    Hello -We appreciate your loyalty to GE Appliances and thank you for taking time to write a review. We're sorry to hear the panel to your microwave is not working. We strive to build good quality products with durable material and apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you. If the panel is not working, please unplug the unit for 1 minute and plug it back in. If the panel is not fixed, we suggest to contact our service team for a repair. You can schedule service by calling 1-800-432-2737 or online here: https://www.geappliances.com/ge/service-and-support/service.htm. We are confident our tech will be able to assist further to get your microwave working properly again. In regard to your dishwasher, the following support page talks about rust in dishwashers: https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=17552&_ga=2.28732604.1446839433.1646663196-1414303389.1639492534 You may also view the following link if you are experiencing poor washing from your dishwasher: https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=38933&_ga=2.24051770.1446839433.1646663196-1414303389.1639492534 We value your feedback and take reviews like yours to improve in the future. We hope you find this information helpful. We're always here if you need anything. Best regards. -Shayla@GEA
                                      Crapped out again.
                                      Don’t buy. Our first one got recalled and now this one has broken twice. Once again the panel just randomly stopped working. Same thing happened in the recall version. It would be great if GE could replace this for me on their dime since it has the same issue as my recalled oven.
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                                        Magnetron issue
                                        This will be the second time in 5 years I have had to have the magnetron replaced in my GE Cafe convection microwave oven. I think they just don’t make anything to last for years anymore. As a major retail company, I wish they would guarantee their products to last. If they can’t make a product with a guarantee promise, that says to me, the company doesn’t believe in their product(s). It’s a shame I could’ve spent less money on a fleet of appliances and probably wouldn’t have the repair issues associated with GE Cafe appliances I bought. It’s just my opinion…there are many options and opinions, this is mine.
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                                        Response from GE_AppliancesOct 22, 2021
                                        Hello, thank you for your review. We are very sorry that your microwave has required repairs over the course of its lifespan. Our appliances are built to last and this is not something we would expect to hear. Please know that we value your business and apologize for any unexpected inconvenience and frustration this may have caused. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us any time as we are always here to help. -Chris@GEA
                                          Cheap plastic components everywhere
                                          This microwave is extremely annoying to use: you have to press "time cook" then rotate the knob, press it in, then you can finally press "start". But even worse, this microwave is mostly constructed out of cheap plastic junk. Our unit is 4 years old, and here are the broken parts: - Plastic tabs holding the top bar (with the GE logo on it) on the microwave. Replacement costs about 1/8 of a new microwave, for this cheap plastic bar covered in stainless steel. - Door switches. Replacement costs should be cheap here if I can find something second-hand. - Door latch hardware, which snapped since we keep having to open/close the door due to the bad switches. My advice? Avoid it.
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                                          Response from GE AppliancesJun 29, 2021
                                          Hello, Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us. We're so sorry you are finding this product difficult to use and can understand your frustration. We're also sorry to hear that you have had to replace parts. We're constantly working to improve the quality of our products and your comments are a key part of that process. We hope all is well. Mike@GEA
                                            Ok
                                            It gets dirty too easily and the silver/platinum plastic wrap comes off after so many cleanings. Other than that it work well
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                                            Response from GE AppliancesJun 23, 2021
                                            Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your microwave. We're so sorry to hear that the plastic wrap is coming off and can understand how annoying that must be. We'll be sure to pass this information to our product team for future developments. Have a great day! Mike@GEA
                                              Stopped Working at 9 yrs
                                              This microwave was a replacement for a GE that failed at 3 yrs. GE told me that the expected life of their products is 5 yrs, which was disappointing that they don't have high standards on the quality and durability of their products. I guess I should be "thankful" I got extra years on a pricey product. the handle never had issues like other reviews but the venting has always been underwhelming and the washable metal filters are a poor design. The light bulbs are outrageous priced, too. Their customer service was good back then but I am moving on to another brand.
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                                              Response from GE_AppliancesMay 4, 2021
                                              Hello, thank you for your review. We are very sorry that your microwave stopped operating properly so soon into its lifespan and that you have not been pleased with the venting capabilities and metal filters. Our appliances are built to last and this is not something we would expect to hear. Please know that we value your business and apologize for any unexpected inconvenience this may have caused. We have passed your comments along to our microwave design and development team for future improvement. We sincerely hope to have a chance to earn back your trust and business in the future. -Chris@GEA
                                                Everything Done Well
                                                This model is loaded with features and does all of them all well. Convection and combi features really impress and vastly increase mealtime options.
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                                                  • Recommended
                                                  Garbage
                                                  Plastic handles peeling off, Stopped working after 3 years Waste of money
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                                                  Response from GE_AppliancesMar 8, 2021
                                                  Hi Lg lover - We're deeply sorry for your microwave situation and know how this must be frustrating for you. If you would like us to look into this further, you are welcome to reach out to us by email at the following link: https://www.geappliances.com/ge/service-and-support/contact-others.htm Please be sure to include your review information, your name, address, phone number and the model and serial numbers for your microwave. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to hearing from you. - Sharon @GEA
                                                    I'm confused. Why doesn't it show the time?
                                                    It can do two things at once. It's like an extra hand.
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                                                      • Recommended
                                                      Perfect Microwave!
                                                      Love this microwave. It is our second one of the same model.
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                                                        • Recommended
                                                        Horrible microwave
                                                        Microwave vents steam out the front top panel causing the cabinet door above it to warp and the paint blister. Have to open cabinet door every time we use the microwave now. It is only a few months old. Horrible engineering and design.
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                                                        Response from GE AppliancesJan 20, 2020
                                                        Hello Denise Wisconsin, Thank you for taking the time to review your microwave. We appreciate all consumer feedback we can get. We are very sorry to hear about the problem you have had with your microwave. It sounds like the microwave may have been installed incorrectly. The microwave is made for 13" deep cabinets. This provides over 2" of clearance so that air does not blow on to the cabinet fronts. If you have deeper cabinets, a bump out kit will be required. Feel free to reach out with any more questions.
                                                          Awesome Microwave
                                                          Love the cafe style as our old one was a cafe'. As well as the convection oven. Now if only we can get the clock to stay on like our old one. Will need to request manual. Wish a manual came with the product.
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                                                            • Recommended
                                                            GE Cafe Series Microwave oven
                                                            Like the cafe microwave very much. Looks beautiful, works well, what we expected from GE.My only concern is the handle..it does not seem sturdy or metallic?
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