Customer Reviews

Samsung MW1150WA 1.1-Cubic-Foot, 1100-Watt Microwave

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(10)
1 star:		(28)

 

 

this microwave did not last for more than a year. it wasn't like it was used a whole lot (at least twice a day). i only used it mostly to heat left overs and for defrosting meat, etc. I hardly ever cook a full meal in this microwave. All of a sudden, without any sign of degradation, it stopped working. When u put something on the microwave, in would turn on and the carousel would spin and the counter display would show as if it's working but it doesn't heat the food anymore. So needless to say i am done with Samsung as far as microwave is concern. I'm gonna try out Panasonic next.

i swear samsung manufactured this microwave to last 366 days, because mine went ka-put right after the warranty expired. it started to sizzle and smoke from the internal parts when i was microwaving popcorn. blechhh!

I was looking for a cheap ... microwave and took an chance on this one because it had the "carousel" type of mechanism. There are other microwaves that I have used that don't have this and claim not to need it, but I always find annoying cold-spots in the food because of it. That said, this one has been quite good a reheating leftovers, which is my primary use for the unit. It also has some pre-programmed common settings which so far have proved to be on the money. For example, you can press the "reheat pizza" button and it reheats a slice or two to perfection.

I've been using it for about a week now and must say that I have yet to have a bad experience with it. I would highly recommend it to people who are looking for a moderately priced microwave for reaheating leftovers (I still feel that it is a sin to actually COOK something in a microwave).

Not the exact model (MW945WB) but very similar. I've had the same problems mentioned by others here. My unit automatically starts a 2 or 3 minute cycle all by itself at random times. I learned this while pulling all night study sessions. I would be working away and hear beeps coming from the kitchen and the microwave would start running. With nothing in it! By the time I'd make it to the kitchen to shut it off, it would already smell slightly smokey. Now I have to keep it unplugged except when I'm running it for piece of mind. This seems like a big saftey hazard. I'm waiting for Samsung to recall these, but I'll probably throw it in the trash before then and just buy a different brand.

I also agree with the other reviewers. It turns on automatically, and you are unable to stop the microwave by pressing cancel. I had to unplug it in order to turn it off. It's a waste of money. I didn't have this microwave that long either.

here it is 4:23am.. i wake up to the sound of beeps in my apartment. at first i thought it was the carbon monoxide detector, but the sound was all too familiar. i jump up and run in the kitchen expecting to see someone standing there pressing buttons??? but no one was there so i thought for sure it was a ghost. my microwave had one minute and 41 seconds remaining on the clock. obviously, i couldnt sleep after this.. my heart is still racing. i decided to google a microwave starting on its own and wouldnt you know i have this exact item. i have to admit, this microwave works great. i have had this microwave for almost four years and never had a problem... heats up my food to perfection. BUT, i do not recommend this product if you have a heart problem. Samsung should definitely recall this item or fix that one flaw.

I am so glad I found this website, because my husband is ready to have me committed. He has never been around when it just starts by itself. This came in our 2003 RV and the first time I noticed it was when we were sleeping and the beeping kept waking me up but I couldn't figure out what was beeping. Then last week when I walk into the RV I heard it beeping and went to see it reading 0 instead of the time. I opened the door and was shocked at how HOT!! it was inside. I can't believe that Samsung hasn't recalled these yet. I now keep it unpluged when we aren't using it. Since it's built in in the RV that a pain.
It cooks fine no complaints there. But this mind of it's own thing is too scary.

I've had the same problem with my Samsung microwave turning on by itself. At first I thought I was losing my mind or my house was haunted! So I'm glad to see there are others with the same problem - I'm going to contact Samsung asap and see what they intend to do about this.

I have had the thing for almost 2 years. I have liked it and had no problems whatsoever. Then last night it started on its own... three times! It was kind of unnerving. I was sleeping (2 am) when I heard 2 beeps and the thing start. I initially thought I was making it up, but then my wife said "Is that the microwave?!" Being the good husband I went and turned it off and thinking little of it and went back to bed. Then it did it again. I have no kids, no pets, and thankfully there was no intruder turning on our microwave just to freak us out. When it happened the third time I decided to unplug it and call it a night. Today I wanted to see if it was just power surges last night or if it really was the microwave. It did it again for a forth time and I am calling it the microwave. Too bad I kind of liked the thing. It is kind of cool for freaking out my wife though.

Happy Halloween!

I came online looking for a new microwave after mine blew up (smoke, burning smell, loud popping noise, then went dead). I didn't know until I read these reviews that other people's samsung microwaves had done the same thing. Now I know I won't buy this brand again--I assumed it was an isolated incident.