Emerson MW8991SB 0.9Cu.Ft. 900 Watt Touch-Control Microwave Oven, Stainless Steel

Full Overview

Emerson 8991SB uses omni wave cooking system promotes faster and more uniform cooking by using removable glass turntable for complete, even cooking. It has 10 different power levels along with 6 pre-programmed recipes and speedy cook option (30-sec. Intervals steps up to 5 mins. Full power). Emerson 8769B has 12/24-hour clock system and 59-minute, 99-second digital timer and also it has time defrost function. This microwave has Child-safe lock-out feature so it safe to have it in you house regardless of child or not and also this is Ul listed. Eight one touch Settings; Popcorn, Beverage, Potato, Pizza, Frozen Vegetable, Baby Milk, Fresh Vegetable, Dinner plate

Technical Details

- 0.9 Cubic Feet of Cooking Space, 900Watt with 10 power level
- Eight one touch Settings
- Black Color Finish Front Cabinet with LED Display and Digital Clock
- Removable Glass Turntable for Complete, Even Cooking
- End-of Cooking signal with Child-Safe Lock-Out Feature

The other reviewer is incorrect about the microwave's (in)ability for specific cooking time input. All you have to do is hit the Power Level button first, then the numbers will allow you to input any time you want, 8 seconds or 45 seconds or whatever. I have the same 8992sb that the other reviewer has.

I've had the microwave for 3 months, and for the most part it has worked very well and is very easy to operate. One minor flaw is that the Popcorn button, when pressed once, defaults to settings for a 1.75 oz bag of microwave popcorn. This is the "mini" bag size that isn't very common. Most microwave popcorn comes in a slightly larger bag, and to set for that you have to push the Popcorn button TWICE to get to the correct setting. This is counter-intuitive, as the majority of microwave popcorn on store shelves is the larger size. It took me a few bags of popcorn to figure that out, and I had a LOT of unpopped kernels until I looked back at the manual and then at my box of popcorn to see that the microwave doesn't default to the most common size. But that's minor.

The major flaw with this microwave is WHERE IS THE KITCHEN TIMER? Most new microwaves nowadays have a kitchen timer. The store where I bought this microwave lists that it has a kitchen timer. This site lists that it has a kitchen timer, and this microwave has the exact same button display as mine. The owner's manual does NOT list a kitchen timer. I have pressed every button on the thing, and there is no timer. I tried adjusting the power level from 1 - 10. Power level 1 still turns on power, and there is no Power Level 0.

I used the kitchen timer on my old microwave all the time. When I bought this one, multiple sources listed it having a kitchen timer. But there is no timer. If I had known before I bought this microwave that it had no timer function, I would NOT have bought it.

It was a good microwave... for awhile. Then it decided to blow up. I haven't even had it a year. I spent a little more for what I thought would be a better microwave, but I'll stick with the cheapies from now on--they last longer. Btw, to get the parts to fix this microwave cost more than the original purchase of the microwave! Ridiculous.

The first one I received didn't work. I sent in a quiry received a reply and got postage to send it back UPS. I did and within days the replacement came. It works fine. I like the controls on it. It has a lot of options and quick cooks. It's the right size for my apartment too since it's 900 volts it's doesn't overload the circuits.

This Microwave worked well for a very short time period. It never saw any excessive use, but only after 2 years the thing decided to short out and die. We got it fixed and it lasted a couple of months before doing it again. Not recommended.

I'm not very fussy on products like a microwave as I am other tech products; as long as it can heat up a Hot Pocket and a bag of popcorn, I have no issues. I bought this microwave in store for $80 (approximate). I've had it for just over a year (of course, it is only has warranty for 1 yr.) and it just died. Can't find anything wrong, and the cost to have a repairman come look at it alone (forget any actual work or parts) isn't worth the money or my time. I'll save money by purchasing a new one (of another brand) instead.

For those looking for a microwave and conducting their research on Amazon and online like I do, I would highly recommend to STAY AWAY from Emerson products, or at least this one.

We bought the microwave at Target three years ago. It just died a few days ago. I guess it did okay as a cheap microwave. It wasn't very user friendly, since you have to push a few buttons before you can enter a custom cook time. I didn't really use defrost or anything.

Has all the features needed & then some.Easy &simple to operate.It replaces a 900 watt Emerson that died after 4 years & alot of use.If this one lasts that long I'll be very happy.It could use a timer but no big deal.Nice looking & a lot of features for the money.

Well, I must say I made this order(overseas) with Amazon, for family living overseas...and within 24hrs this was delivered-wow...great!! But now, the next thing, is to see how my family finds the use of this microwave...I do hope, that since those last four reviews, that there would have been improvement(it took quite sometime, for me to finally make the decision as to what would be IDEAL). So,for now, I give it a three star rating...until later.

I actually have the 8992sb model, but they appear to be exactly the same. It works, but it doesn't seem to have the capability to allow the user to punch in a cooktime. Each number pushed gives you that many minutes, not seconds. For example, push the 2 and the unit automatically starts, giving 2 minutes of cooktime. It also has a 30 second button. But I frequently want 15 seconds. Or 8. Or 45. Apparently there's no way to do that. Extremely frustrating to have to put in more time, then stand and watch to be able to stop it before it incinerates your food. Definitely look elsewhere.