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Customer Reviews for GE Spacemaker 1.7 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave in White-DISCONTINUED

Internet #202015109

Model #JVM1740DPWW

Store SKU #572105

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Good value
We were replacing a Maytag, and were not sure about a GE, but we are very happy with it. It has good features, the machine and beeper are quiet, the express buttons are good (all the way up to 6 minutes) and the buttons are big enough to be seen in a dim room. The inside space is a little less than we expected, but it seems big enough if you don't want to do a big roast.
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Clean, good looks and great performance
We were looking for an over-the-range microwave to replace the 25+ year old unit that had recently broken. Since we had decided not to overhaul the whole kitchen yet, we wanted something that was inexpensive with good performance that fit with the look and feel of our current kitchen. We were not disappointed! This model looks great in our kitchen (much better than the old one) - it's a great color match for the cabinets, backsplash, and counter and was a perfect fit! It was also really easy to install - much less complicated than the one I removed and better designed for integration. Very happy with this purchase!
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Looks really nice & expensive
Happy with this microwave so far, we had previously paid double for one very similar. The GE Profile one was $560.00 and didnt last more that 3 yrs. I like the Nite Light feature that is on auto set. The fan is not as loud as our old one and still seems to have power.
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Exactly as described, perfect fit to replace a 2000 model
I love the removable rack, the option to turn off the turntable, the timed "nightlight" feature. This model is quieter than what I previously owned and the price was perfect!
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Conviences and features are great
Convience and features are great, but it makes a funny noise and does not work as well as are old one ( GE over the range type older model ). It is a little larger which is great. Other than that we use it almost daily and we still love it.
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Replaced an older model perfectly on the wall!
the only thing I was disappointed with is the size of the turntable. Replaced and older model but the turntable was much larger on the older one.
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The features I wanted
Item replaced an old existing microwave oven with limited features
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Great Product
Love the new microwave - installation was a breeze and it looks great with my other appliances.
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Not happy bought as a replacement for original
I built the house in 1999 used a GE appliances. First Microwave went out i 2013 cheaper to buy new one than repair. Second one went out, different problem last week just before Christmas. No power yet there is power to the unit and in the unit but control panel black
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    Extra controls worthwhile
    For 30 or 40 bucks extra, the additional features: ON-OFF Turntable, Light and Fan controls make this model very user friendly. Would like a less noisy LOW Fan setting. Pay attention to Installation Instructions for a quick and easy job.
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      Happy with Replacement
      We bought this to replace the same model. This is our second one. I shorted the last one because I sprayed windex on the front door and I guess I got some in the front vents. So happy to see those vents are gone on the new model! ;) The display panel is big and easier to read. The microwave is large, and quieter than the last model. The vent is strong, but slightly noisey. Husband and son installed it, only problem was they did not pay attention to the direction of the ventilation system, and had to remove and reinstall. That said, fairly easy and straight-forward. Overall happy.
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      Great microwave. Glad we got it!
      This microwave does a fantastic job of heating/cooking food. We have been very impressed by that. We bought this GE microwave so that it would match the stove that it was above. You would think that the new GE microwave would have the same holes for mounting and plugging into the power supply. NO! We have had 3 GE microwaves, each one having different holes. Our upper cabinet is a huge mess because of those holes. That is a major downside for us. The other thing that I think will be a bit of a problem, as time goes on, is that there are several ledges on the unit where dust can collect. All in all, I am glad we got this microwave.
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      it hasn't been installed yet
      because of all the requirements before hook up, I haven't been able to use it yet after 3 weeks when it was delivered. not happy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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      We have been using it couple of times daily for two weeks. Very pleased, so far.
      We only use it for re-heating. Good surface light. The vent is noisy, but efficient. We would have preferred a clear glass door. Delivered as promised and the Installation was fast. Good product. Good value.
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      Very nice appliance!
      I love the microwave! It has the features I need, looks very nice with my other stainless appliances and was pretty easy to install. It heats and defrosts very nicely.
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      Clean and sleek
      GE does it right! Clean Installation and works great. Thanks.
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      LARGER INTERIOR UNIT THAN PREVIOUS MICROWAVE
      [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] VERY HAPPY THAT THIS LARGER INTERIOR SPACED UNIT FIT IN THE SAME SPACE ON THE SAME BRACKET. VERY EASY TO INSTALL AND MUCH CLEANER LOOKING THAN THE OLDER MODEL. LOVE THE VENT NOT BEING ON FRON OF UNIT. NICE SURPRISE!
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        It looks good, but don't expect it to last.
        Just after the one-year warranty was up it stopped heating food. The customer service line was of NO HELP at all. They only offer to send a technician out for about $89. Then they will also charge for labor and parts. For that price I'm going to buy a new microwave and definately not GE brand. Very disappointed with this purchase.
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          GE Over the Range Microwave was a great price!
          All in all, this was a good replacement for our previous GE Microwave. The turntable is a bit small so it does inhibit use of some of our cookware.
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          Love this microwave
          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We were updating our kitchen and already had a GE microwave. However, there were some broken and cracked areas from the previous owners that made it look old and ugly. Not what we wanted for our remodeled kitchen. This microwave is an excellent replacement. We went with the standard white. This microwave is much more quiet when cooking than the previous one. It has larger print on the selection pad and an easy to use night light and stove top illuminating light. I don't think you can go wrong with this microwave.
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            I'm very happy with the product.
            [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The microwave looks great and performs great. The functions are arranged in an easy to use manner. It is large enough inside to accommodate all my microwave needs. I am well please with its performance.
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              terrible product- do not buy
              Just after the one-year warranty was up it stopped heating food. I see many others on this forum have had the same problem. The customer service line was of NO HELP at all. They only offer to send a technician out for about $75. Then they will also charge for labor and parts. I found a video online that shows how to replace the magnetron (sp?), but the part is $130. For that price I'm going to buy a new microwave and definately not GE brand. Very disappointed with this purchase.
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              Product has lots of good features, easy to use, looks good
              ordering on line was easy, everything taken care of effeciently; unit came on date and time that was given. Installers were quick, know what they were doing.
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              Great product for the price
              Replaced 12-year old model and this one fit the bill perfectly. I even used the same mounting bracket which made installation easy as 1-2-3.
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              Good product, good price
              very pleased. Included free delivery. I paid extra for installation, but that went well too.
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              Good purchase
              So far so good. Its been about two weeks since i had it. Installed quite easily but that's because i left the old mount in place from the previous GE microwave i had. The one issue i am having is getting used to the touch key pad. Not as intuitive as i would of hoped. The other issue is with the metal railing that sits 1/3 of the way up inside the unit. You cant put a coffee or plate in the swivel to heat up without having to remove it all the time. Just impractical because there is only one position where the railing sits. I am thinking to remove it altogether rather than dealing with the issue every time i want to reheat something
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              works great
              I have 12 inch cabinets and this fits nicely, not too huge. Has good power and is sturdy. Free home delivery was fast and the price was cheaper than what I found around town.
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              This product was bought to replace a GE microwave and it has more features and settings at a lower price than the original.
              The new microwave used the same bracket and anchor holes as the original unit, so installation was a snap. We have had it only 2 weeks and everything works great!
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              exactly what I was looking for
              looking expensive even though it was not ,fits just right with my other appliances
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              Another great mid-price GE Spacemaker for another 10 yrs
              We got this JVM1740WD to replace our 13+ years old JVM1533WD (which has had no problem at all). The appearance is nice, and it does looked a bit bigger due to the lower edge is curved downward vs the JVW1533WD which had a straight lower door edge. The JVW1740WD’s recirculating vent is pointing up toward the ceiling and thus provide a nice clean look of surface facing the user, where the older JVM1533WD’s recirculating vent is facing the user which has the look of a window air conditioning unit. The JVM1740WD’s rotating glass tray is somewhat 1 inch smaller in diameter then the JVM1533WD but it does not bother us much. This glass tray is now sitting lower in the recessed bottom which is very nice, this may be the reason it has to be an inch smaller in order to fit around the bottom frame. The JVM1740WD surface light fixture now holds two bulbs this gives a nice, bright and balanced over your stoves. The wall-mounting back plate has to be replaced, some claimed that this JVM1740 does fit the older GE’s plate but it doesn’t fit in my old JVM1533WD’s plate. I have never need to use the Auto-Nightlight but some reviewers like it there. All control buttons are about the same as in older Spacemakers. All in all, a nice buy for the price.
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