BLACK+DECKER EM720CB7 Digital Microwave Oven with Turntable Push-Button Door, Child Safety Lock, 700W, Stainless Steel, 0.7 Cu.ft

I can't cound how many times I came back ... seeing and comparing with other Microwaves. Reading all the comment to see if it's worth it or not I say to my son I want get a new one if he could take to the store ha they have them Amazon so he searched and said He place one in my cart so went to check it was the same I had been looking at so I said ok I guess this one is it. Black Decker. I was so glad I got this one thanks to my son. Well packed and insulated from any damages. Once opened very nice lookin love the silver and black combination glass place placed inside the microwave it couldn't out of place. Nice size nice features love how it locks after placing the food in and starts right away not noisy like some if you try to open it the door buy pushing the bottom lever it won't open but look at the panel the one that read unlocked it happens to be a child safety feature love I t. For who curious little ones...durability speaks for itself the panel is is very clear to read..time and cooking right on point when set...in for cooking time is accurate don't have to worry. Yes cooking ...or making popcorn or even reheating your left over taste like you just cooked it that same day Meat is tender not hard. I love it and is worth but it. Just reading instructions it does give the exact information how it works even instructions for cleaning the inside no heavy sprays little dish washing and cloth also slightly place place gently in the center it does fall in place. I'm very satisfied with my Microwaves. The price was perfect. I definitely recommend it.

In six years this is the third microwave I have had to purchase. The average life span seems to be about two years which is typical for most electronic devices these days. The small size is perfect for my kitchen countertop. Mandated by law, this microwave replaced an older version, comes now with a childproof lock. Children are very curious and often do the opposite of what they are told. I can attest to this personally when I was five years old and my mother told me not to touch the hot iron but I did anyway and that was some lesson! Although my home is now child free it's not a big ordeal to press the two numbers listed on top of the oven and then press the unlock button. I am overall, very happy with my purchase since it heats up evenly, is simple to operate and has a nice slick appearance.

So I bought the microwave, and I did not know that it was going to lock every time you use it. And I couldn't figure out how to unlock the Dang thing, so I literally had to unplug it every time after I got done using it well I finally read the directions on the very top of the microwave. And figured out how unlock it, duh lol the open door button but its a two step process and if you don't have kids its very unnecessary. I hate this feature its just not needed so ya if u don't need that addred step don't buy this microwave if u do need it then this is the microwave for u. 😊

Updated from a 3 star review because I figured out how to use the timer while air frying! Air fryer function works great. I was confused for a while because I was pushing the start/+30 second button after pushing air fry and it was just starting without a timer.... I sort of accidentally figured out the correct sequence:Press the air fryer button until the desired temp is selected, then press start, then enter in your desired air fry time, then press start again. Didn't seem intuitive to me at first but now that I know it, it is just fine. Great microwave

Perfect size for my small family. It fits perfectly on my counter under my cabinet. I also like that it has a safety door lock!

Updated 20 Dec 2023:Well, here I am 90 days out from the purchase and about 6 weeks ago, it appears the venting fan no longer works, all steam remains and accumulates and since was not paying attention initially - accumulated significant'y under the rotating tray! (Wife asked,"what's up with all this smoke/steam?!, water!).So, the 30 day window to return is gone - yet may yet "Chat" just to fully document to them.So, I try the Warranty service and wade through TWO seperate sights to then be told there's a "special" division that handles THESE units. Hmmm, okay... Instead of doing a "warm handoff" considering all the work I just did - I do, as they could, FORWARD the entire mail to the Email they provide.I then get back an email of "questions" (some bot response with an individuals name with a big thank you and let us know....!). So, ALL was in the email, but answer again and then take a photo of the serial number tag (no one told me where it was btw!!).I notice the email added "numbers", so "support@.... turned into "support+nnnnnnnnn@..." and I had forgotten to attach the serial number phone pic so resend all and to specifically "support@..." AND the other too with the yet ANOTHER incident number.Next day (time difference with CHINA I am used to - my mornings are the best time to engage them it seems) - I get an email (yesterday) - "we have one more question for you" embedded in a link - RATE OUR SUPPORT SERVICE for this... "like", "don't like" or similar words. My response was - rater what? You have not done anything. So another day goes by and NO RESPONSE.So, I now have a Microwave just barely 90 days old, barely used since is 700 watts and used for only specific things, and? Wow - I can't afford to buy stuff like this here if there's NO WAY TO RETURN, REPLACE, REPAIR, REFUND IT!!. Wow.I said to them too - with how this is going - I look forward to reviewing how this goes - so, here this is to date.I will contact Amazon likely - since they may intercede, etc., or not, but letting them know directly and specifically and with ALL the messages in their system - they do review this stuff (I had one prior bad experience I got resolved by involving them directly within it all). So, can't fault Amazon in this, but if this is how this goes - and can't rely on what's sold here, then?--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I purchase for the Brand since have had many items that just seem to do well for me.This is a disappointment functionally for two reasons -1) IT SLIDES all over the counter. Why would ANY OEM build something that will live on a formica counter top with SLICK, unstable supports? I just don't get it.2) Tiny thin, writing on Black, not back lighted - Labeling. Until this product I never needed to turn the big light on in the Kitchen AND put on my glasses. Now I do.The noise put me off a bit when first started up - startled me.All of my other Microwaves, ever, had a fan noise and more of a higher pitch, light hum to it. This one is to me, 3x's as loud, with a low, very textured buzz (not a hum a buzz, buzzing - heavy running sound).It's not the least expensive, not the most costly and since I find price is not always, or even usually an indicator of "good/not-good" - I went with brand and reviews.I did read the, or see the reviews that state the same as I say now - NOW I understand - but just didn't "get it" until today - wow - what to do.Otherwise, the controls are somewhat intuitive.The times to heat are about the same or the same as on my 1200 watt unit or the prior 900 watt unit. I felt that there was no need to use that much wattage to heat water, or warm food, etc.I was anticipating the inside dimensions being "tight", but remain functional for what I experience with other units. So, what I mean, as e.g., is like - I'd love to heat 3 slices of Pizza same time one place as with the room or power with the 1200 watt unit. However, I often wind up doing two or even one slice in order to over all just heat the slice versus getting very "spotty" hot/cold not evenly warmed. Slight overlaps of slices never works and actually have burned things when got jammed/not rotate. So, the smaller footprint would seems as a non-issue, or better this way. HOWEVER, as the Manual says, allow for THREE INCHES all around this unit when using, placing it. So, it may not "functionally" be a small a footprint as you imagine if don't have that for air/heat which you need to take *seriously!So, anyway, it's a microwave. The door looks safe, will remain safe I hope, not sag, loosen up, etc., "leak" as is the warning concerning the - Door. However again, the Non-back lit Control Labels, small font/type and thin/light/hard to see AND that now I have to figure a way to keep it from SLIDING ALL OVER my counter top - SO DANGEROUS even for "Adults" - WOW. I looked in the box for some anti-slide thing not installed - none. I mean - where - is a Microwave EVER INSTALLED that is on a NON-SMOOTH, easy to clean, sanitize surface - "sliddy"? Where - Black+Decker?In my opinion, that miss the mark for what I would otherwise, as first use rate would rate otherwise, 4 or even 5 stars. Then the Buzzing when running thing - is likely something that could be addressed. As with many things I see today now usually has to do with lowering the cost of manufacturing. I deal with mechanical audio and "hear" what they've done versus could do to quiet it down substantially.So, I hope that assists someone. Additionally, all in can say if Sliding is an issue, Small Control Labels, and Noise is an issue - take those Reviews to heart to consider - those are issues and wish I did. Yes, I could return it and may - we'll see. Who's to say what the others may be like - so... how much time to spend on this. Returns, especially with something this size are not easy for me to "get to a shipper" - so, consider all that is my advice and experience.

So far so good. Hopefully it will stand up to the rigors of use in a rental property! We will let you know how durable it turns out to be.