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4.4 | 2618 Reviews

GE® 1.6 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave Oven

GE Appliances JES1657DMWW

Features

  • 1.6 cu. ft. capacity
  • Sensor cooking controls
  • Weight and time defrost
  • Turntable

Quick Specs

  • Type: Microwave
  • Style: Countertop
  • Width: 21 3/4"
  • Height: 12 7/8"
  • Depth: 17 3/4"
  • Energy Star Rated: No
  • Microwave Capacity: 1.6 cu. ft.
  • Microwave Wattage: 1150.0 watts
  • Recessed Turntable: No
  • Convection Microwave: No
  • WiFi Connected: No

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Image Feature

Sensor cooking controls

Automatically adjusts time and power for delicious cooking results

1.6 cu. ft. capacity 1150 Watts (IEC-705 test procedure)

Sensor cooking controls Automatically adjusts time and power for delicious cooking results

Weight and time defrost Simply enter the weight of the food, and the oven automatically sets the optimal defrosting time and power level or set your desired time for defrosting

Turntable Rotates food throughout the cycle

Instant On controls One-touch instant operation

Control lockout Helps prevent accidental activation

Add 30 seconds Increases cooking times with one touch

Timer on/off Minute timer helps keep you on track

Features

  • 1.6 cu. ft. capacity
  • Sensor cooking controls
  • Weight and time defrost
  • Turntable
  • Instant On controls
  • Control lockout
  • Add 30 seconds
  • Timer on/off
CAPACITY
Total Capacity (cubic feet) 1.6 cu ft
Unit Capacity Family-Size
FILTER
App Filter - Convection No
App Filter - Control Type Electronic touchpad
App Filter - Wattage 1100 and Above
App Filter - Cooking Technology Microwave Only
App Filter - Product Type Microwave Countertop
App Filter - Capacity Microwave Medium (1.5 - 1.8 cu. ft.)
App Filter - Voltage 120V
APPEARANCE
Door Swing Hinges on Left
Case Color White
Installation Countertop
Door Color White
Color Appearance White
POWER / RATINGS
Electrical Input - 120V Amperage 14.5
Electrical Input - 120V Watts 1600
WARRANTY
Labor Warranty No Warranty
Parts Warranty 1-Year Replacement
Return to vendor
Warranty Notes See written warranty for full details
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
Approximate Shipping Weight 44 lb
Net Weight 39 lb
Depth with Door Open 38.5 in
Cavity (W x H x D) 16.63 x 10.25 x 16.75
Overall Width 21.75 in
Overall Depth 17.75 in
Overall Height 12.875 in
FEATURES
Display Type LED
Cooking System Turntable
Electronic Digital Display with Clock Yes
Microwave Sensor Cooking Controls Beverage (Instant-On)
Dinner Plate
Popcorn (Instant-On)
Potato (Instant-On)
Reheat (Instant-On)
Vegetables (Instant-On)
Control Features Add 30 Seconds (Instant-On)
Cancel/Off
Cavity Light
Clear/Off
Clock - 12 Hr.
Control Lock
Cooking Complete Reminder
Express Cook - Instant-On 1-6 Minutes
Start/Pause
Time Cook I & II
Timer On/Off
Weight & Time Defrost
Display Screen Size (Diagonal Length) 2.45
Product Type Countertop Microwave
Control Location Side Controls
Microwave Watts (IEC-705) 1150 W
Power Levels 10
Control Type Electronic Touch
Turntable Glass
Instant On Controls 1-6 Minutes
Vent Not Vented
Microwave Convenience Cooking Controls Defrost: Weight/Time
Pizza
Cooking Technology Microwave
Turntable Size 13.625 in

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Microwave
  • Style: Countertop

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 21 3/4"
  • Height: 12 7/8"
  • Depth: 17 3/4"

  • Features

  • Energy Star Rated: No
  • Microwave Capacity: 1.6 cu. ft.
  • Microwave Wattage: 1150.0 watts
  • Recessed Turntable: No
  • Convection Microwave: No
  • WiFi Connected: No

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4.4 out of 5

87% of reviewers recommend this product.

2 Stars

Only Lasted 4.5 Years

PS_2026 6/20/2026

Purchased the microwave in October 2021. It has worked great since purchase, but 4 1/2 years later, the microwave intermittently stops while in use. We are only a family of two, so it™€™s not like it is used a lot. I know electronic appliances don™€™t last forever, but I thought a GE appliance would last longer than 4 1/2 years. I guess not. My new purchase won™€™t be GE.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

GE is Top Notch Manufacturer

MeMe79 5/3/2026

This product is just super, capacity, all the above are absolutely great, and of coarse the workmanship great.. Cooks fast, easy to use. So glad I chose your product, I am very pleased with.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

Burns Popcorn!

Mor2 11/25/2025

It™€™s a good microwave but it burns popcorn( have to stop it early). Ours runs hotter than previous GE microwave.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

2 Stars

Only lasted 18 months

Steveb1961 10/20/2025

It worked great but completely died after only 18 months. It™€™s only 2 of us so it wasnt from overuse.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

4 Stars

Simple and Solid

Happy3to2 7/16/2025

I'm happy with this Microwave. It is larger than what I had before and I like it. The buttons are a bit tricky and confusing... but its fine for my needs

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Easy to use, great features and plenty of power!

4Patty 4/27/2025

I purchased this GE microwave several years ago and it has been exactly what I needed. The settings for quick cooking like popcorn and potatoes actually works and cooks items exactly right. It has lots of good features, great power and is very easy to use! I unfortunately purchased a different brand for our vacation home and paid more because it had great reviews which as it turns out I would not give it. I wish I had purchased this wonderful GE microwave like the one I have in my primary home. I will swap it out as soon as I can afford to make the switch! Lesson learned!!

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Love it!

pjr1956 4/3/2025

The controls are a little difficult to press; otherwise, I am very pleased with this unit.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

2 Stars

Lifeline less than 2 years

SarahHazel 3/24/2025

I bought this microwave on April 19, 2023. It died on March 24, 2025. Not even 2 years. I am the only person in the household so it was used daily mainly to reheat coffee and occasional frozen dinners. GE used to be trustworthy but that is no longer the case.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

4 Stars

Good Microwave except for

79Ev 3/17/2025

I really enjoy using the microwave, except for remembering to set the cook time button before I put in the time I want.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Good Basic Microwave at a reasonable price

Fastcat 1/16/2025

This unit replaced our old GE microwave that finally wore out. The new unit is more quiet and seems more powerful than the old unit even though the wattages were similar. We found that we could reduce the cycle time by half at the same power setting.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

1 Stars

DO NOT BUY

WorstMicrowaveEver 1/13/2025

Started making a noise like the plate was loose when it was being used. A week later it™€™s unusable with ™€œPF™€ displayed. We™€™ve only had the thing for 9 months. Tried all the suggested stuff to fix it. It™€™s just a horrible product.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

5 Stars

Excellent microwave

Gbpk 1/5/2025

Great product and excellent microwave. Fitted perfectly in space I have available

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

3 Stars

Nice size but won't last.

Sw4med 12/27/2024

Excellent size, cooks swiftly. Stopped working after 13 months, that's why the warranty is only 12 months. Turntable rotates, fan runs, but microwave element fried.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

5 Stars

Great Features

Todd777 12/21/2024

Product works very well. GE makes great products!!!!

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

PRODUCT COULD BE BETTER

NoelT 12/5/2024

This microwave is good, but the display should be bolder and the turntable should stop when the time ends.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great features and affordable price!

Sweets1214 12/2/2024

I love this microwave oven!! It's not overly big, but big enough to accommodate large dishes!

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

EZ operation!

CCJJR1996 12/1/2024

Nice product,We have other GE products Friege,Dishwasher,Stove!

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

1 Stars

Terrible unit

Need a new unit 12/1/2024

Our unit lasted 16 months before dying. The warranty was valid for one year.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

5 Stars

Reliable and User-Friendly Microwave

AOB3 11/22/2024

My preceding GE microwave, identical model type, lasted 12 years. I was very happy to find that GE still makes this particular microwave. The settings are easy to use; interior and exterior are easy to clean; the exterior dimensions do not occupy excessive counter space; the interior dimensions allow for the largest size Pyrex and Corning casserole-style cookware; and the power level shortens cook time. In addition, the new model is far more quiet than the old one was. I will take good care of this new counter resident in the hope that it will last as long as the old one did.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

GE MICROWAVE OVEN

prose49 11/20/2024

I like the product ,easy to use and install, affordable price

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

3 Stars

1100 watt microwave

PureHell 11/18/2024

This is a great microwave for 1 year or less. i am currently on my fourth one. The last shorted out and burnt through the housing. No I do not put anything metal in my microwaves. The one prior to that one immediately had a grinding noise when it ran. I took it back right away. The other dislike I have is the doing away with a separate button for the start/pause and the off/cancel features. Large fingers have trouble finding just the right spot to touch. I only buy this microwave because it is the only affordable one in my area for the 1100 watt oven., G.E. has always been a good brand but I'm starting to wonder...

Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

4 Stars

Good for empty nesters.

Southnkso 11/17/2024

The product cooks well. However the printed number doesn™€™t align over the activation number. It™€™s a little off.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

4 Stars

Easy to use, love the 30 second button!

charlotteB 11/16/2024

Happy with the ease of use and power of this microwave.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Easy to use.

Dave Fuckington 11/16/2024

This is a great product. Easy to use!!! Would recommend highly.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

Very nice, good power!

BBone 11/13/2024

Very nice microwave. The touchpad could be more sensitive, it requires quite sone pressure to key in the settings.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

1150w Mwave works great! Size, power, features!

Not a fan of cooking 11/13/2024

I researched many brands. I wanted white and 1200 w. Defrost, reheat, etc., 1-6 express choice, add 30 secs... it has all the bells and whistles. 1.6 cf. Its simple to operate. The price is very affordable. I've used it for several months, many times per day.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

Familiar unit works well

big frog 11/13/2024

Works just like the last one we had that lasted 5 years. Door is noisy/loud!!

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Excellent features!

FMathis55 11/13/2024

We love the MICROWAVE! It™€™s very spacious and very useful for the family. I think that it™€™s the best MICROWAVE I™€™ve bought so™€¦far.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

4 Stars

Quite strong wattage. Worth buying again.

Florida Sal 11/11/2024

I much prefer the push button door unlock system this microwave has. Pulling handles usually causes issues with stability. This is my second purchase of this unit. The 1st one broke, including the door unlock button irreversibley being stuck. I think that my grandchild was responsible for this? Cooking strength is extremely powerful, a plus.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Wonderful product

Kylah 11/9/2024

Excellent product warm food fast very easy to use I love it

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

Simple and Great Features!

Leyva Fun 10/23/2024

This is perfect for my family! Thank you so much!!!

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

5 Stars

Great microwave

Fush 10/23/2024

Excellent enjoying all new cooking options. Thanks for ease at dinner.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Family Favorite

RodeoMom2024 10/14/2024

This is my second GE Microwave and I purchased the exact same model. Our family wore out the first one and my husband loved how easy it is to use.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great Microwave!

Ted in BNA 9/23/2024

We are very happy with this new microwave. It has all the features we wanted & the price was good.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

2 Stars

It's Okay.

kelgo1959 9/11/2024

The microwave glass has a dark pattern that makes it difficult to see inside the microwave when the kitchen lights are on and the express cooking feature is very rough sounding when it first starts up. We picked this model because it was the one that most closely resembled our old GE microwave.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

A welcome appliance

sissysoon2 9/9/2024

Lightening killed my last microwave and I had been without one for a couple weeks. Getting my new GE was as welcome as a St. Bernard with his keg!!

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Nice microwave!

Thesnurgs 9/4/2024

Looks nice and works well. The size is perfect. It has enough space to cook larger items.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Pretty powerful microwave

DeeRose1 9/3/2024

Works great. It heats very quickly. I'm impressed with the sensor buttons. The dinner plate function reheats the food just right. Good value for the money. Highly recommend.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

5 Stars

Easy to use

JCNone 9/3/2024

Easy to use. Work well. What else can I say. Look great on the kitchen cabinet

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

Ok for the price.

cds166 9/2/2024

nice microwave for the price. door fogs up when cooking, led display is dim.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

16 years old and still running

Jocko3 9/1/2024

Great unit. The tag indicates it was built in 2008 so that™€™s a really good run! Plus everything in it seems to be Samsung.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

Change the Packing!

The Jeaner 8/30/2024

The microwave works fine, however I need to tell you about the stupid yellow sticker they put on at the factory to tell you to take off all the plastic before using the microwave (really???). They put it partially across the clock face material and the white metal. When you try to peel it off, it leaves a horrible residue. I had to go out and buy Goo Gone and it still won't come off the clock face area. I tried using my fingernail but only succeeded in scratching the black surface! PLEASE tell the factory to put the sticker ON THE PLASTIC so it can be read the taken off WITH the plastic! Not too smart. Also, the microwave weighs 43 lbs. and is a real bear to get out of the box. The white styrofoam sticks onto the corners and there's nothing to grab to lift out the unit. It took me forever and killed my back. PLEASE put straps around the unit so we can use them to lift it. Not everyone has a strong person living with them to do this. This is all COMMON SENSE, which is apparently UNCOMMON.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great product

Blp5 8/24/2024

I am very pleased with it. Replace older GE microwave.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

Quiet

Funny24 8/22/2024

It is ok. Just getting use to it! Too much to look ant and then find it.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great features

Nivek60 8/21/2024

Works perfectly with easy to read digital console.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Cooking good!

FriarChef 8/19/2024

Only installed it a couple days ago but seems to be working fine. The price was great, and it is a little bit more powerful than the previous appliance this one replaces.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great product

Bjfancy 8/18/2024

Great product ! Cooks really well and is easy to use!

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

Good Product

Sunflower5 8/15/2024

Like the size fits nicely under the cabinet. Really like the reheat setting doesn™€™t over cook the food. What I don™€™t like is the brightness of the clock it™€™s way to dim. Wish clock was brighter.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great Microwave for the foods we love

Onancock24 8/12/2024

Takes care of all of our cooking needs and looks great.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

A solid purchase

Sunshine16 8/11/2024

Great microwave. All the power you need. Clean and bright white.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product