I have the Magic Chef over the stove microwave #MCO160UW, that starts on its own and wont even pop one bag of popcorn without overheating. Piece of junk that should be recalled. This thing is dangerous!

Very happy with this purchase. The product came just as described. The packaging the product came in was absolutely wonderful. Highly recommend.

I bought a house with a Magic Chef oven MCO160UB. A couple of months ago, I saw smoke curling out from behind the control panel then the oven went dead. I thought Wow! Thats weird. So being an electrical engineer I opened it up to investigate. The power wire to the door switch was fried off. Let me repeat this more clearly: the copper stranding was even burnt apart - like splatter unwelded. So without questioning, I fixed it and feeling pretty good about this minor fix. Then 4 months later, the oven goes south and wont turn on. This could be the door switch? No, the control panel works. But press the start button and oven goes dark, dead. So now I pursue the repair until I get to this site. What a fool I was for replacing the wire. I could have caused an unattended fire. The oven is now off the wall and in the trash. I will purchase from a different manufacturer. Let me state a revelation here: after reading the posts about manufacturer then replace them. Also, I believe these units are not fully tested for operation above ranges. The instructions [recommend] 30. My unit is 24. Not my doing. But still no posters relayed what type of range it sits above, as in what type of heating element. Or better yet is the range a different manufacturer? Stop and think about that. Do you think Magic Chef tested the units above other manufacturers ranges? I think not. Why? All ranges are the same! A stove is a stove. Really? But not all manufacturers are. So that being said, I believe we are victims of NFT (not fully tested). Nuff said.

The over arrived with a small dent in the front metal, most likely by the delivery service. The stove and over work perfectly, as advertised. One thing I was surprised with, was the amount of heat that blows out of the front vents of the oven when in use. Really warms up the kitchen. I assume this is to keep the stovetop cool, but think a better way to insulate the oven might save some energy. Other than that, the cooking systems themselves work great.

Magic Chef microwave oven, model MCO160UB. It turns on by itself at random times during the day; the keypad is unresponsive, the unit beeps to show 3.5g, then it beeps to show cooking for 1:40 minutes. The first time it happened under warranty and I replaced the whole unit. Now this second unit is doing the same thing, so I keep it turned off for safety.I replaced the control panel behind the keypad, part PKMPMSF200, but the problem was not fixed. Not sure what else to fix. Calling customer service has not solved the issue either.

My Magic Chef over-the-range microwave caught on fire while in the timer mode. I was cooking on the stove below and set the timer on the microwave as I normally do. No food was inside the microwave. Then after a few minutes the microwave automatically activated into VENT FAN mode by itself, which usually does happen from heat from the stovetop. In the manual this is a normal safety function to cool down the microwave from the heat from the stovetop. I soon began to smell something burning. I opened the microwave and there were flames inside. I ran & shut the circuit breaker off and my husband was able to put out the flames. The glass turntable was shattered & burnt; the rubber gasket was on fire and the bottom of the inside of the microwave was burnt & charred. Good thing I was in the house when this happened. Otherwise the fire would have spread throughout the kitchen & possibly burning down the house. Very scary incident.

Wine and beverage center MCWBC77DZC - I was not happy with the way Magic Chef handled this whole situation. This is the poorest customer service I have ever received from your employees and upper management all the way to the supervisor. This is The most dysfunctional Organization this Company could give to Consumer. Even if you hire outside contractors you are solely responsible for their actions as well as anybody else’s actions. It all reflects back to your company in this warranty and you need to hold someone accountable. That is the problem with Companies these days. No one has the backbone to tell the truth about how customer service is And if you do tell the truth. Does the company even doing about it.My experience “no.” I feel your warranty is as good as the piece of paper it was written on. Be truthful and just tell the consumer you don’t have a Warranty. My opinion you need to restructure your whole warranty department. For the Poor management skills. And you need to look into updating and being more involved on contractors and making them communicate with the customer. You tell someone 9 am to 5:00 pm. That is not Considered a appointment that is hours of operation or Service. Definition of an appointment is a arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place. In conclusion I am not satisfied of your product and I question if you really care about what you are selling to the consumer. This situation was never resolved. Totally unsatisfied customer.

If I were able to replace this junk I would (I rent). The knob is broken to the oven, so you never know what temp it is. An in-oven thermometer usually tells the temp, but it fluctuates often up and down and does not properly bake. The digital readout is broken and you never know the time. There is not 1 thing I can say nice about the oven. The stovetop is fine; it cooks as it should. For information purposes, this is a gas range.

I’ve had my stove/oven for over 31 years. It has operated properly for the duration. I’ve never had to have it service. The only thing that I would suggest is that the numbers on the dials be raised or etched on. After many washings the paint has worn off. I would recommend this product to others.

Our 2009 Puma RV came with a magic chef microwave oven installed. We only use the RV about 3 weeks each summer so this microwave had very little use on it. We woke up in the middle of the night by the sound of a beeper going off. We did not fully realize what was going on until a short time later when I heard the microwave running and jumped out of bed to open the door and turn it off. It started again by itself that afternoon. This was a very frightening experience. It could of set the camper on fire. I want to warn others who may have travel trailers with this microwave.

Glass top electric not easy to learn to use after having a gas stove but it cleans beautifully inside and on the top. I do not care for the surface knobs-dark and hard to read and difficult to replace after cleaning.

Awesome unit! Looks and feels like a high end! Fits perfect! Worth the price! Was perfect for what we needed. Very happy with the quality and functionality of this appliance! It cooks evenly and is easy to use.

Purchased a Magic Chef Chest Freezer Model HMCF7W1 on sale at Home Depot on March 30, 2014. On Tuesday evening of this week I noticed the freezer was not working properly. Food items stored in the freezer were beginning to defrost. Contacted Magic Chef because the appliance was still under warranty. Arrangements were made for a repair person from a local company to come to my home today between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. The technician arrived on time and after looking at the freezer informed me it could not be repaired. He suspected that a soldered connection inside the case had broken allowing all the refrigerant gas to leak out.The technician contacted Magic Chef and informed the company the freezer was not repairable. Shortly thereafter, I received an email from Magic Chef notifying me that a refund check would be sent to me. I contacted Magic Chef and informed them although I had just dumped nearly $200.00 worth of food I didnt expect to be reimbursed. I did not think it was fair however for me to have to drive nearly 20 miles to the recycling center and pay $30.00 to get rid of an appliance that failed after only 7 months. In addition, the refunded amount wont even cover the cost for a replacement freezer because the Magic Chef was purchased on sale.Im out of $200 in food plus the cost of dumping the freezer and the difference between what Ill have to pay for a new one and what I paid for the Magic Chef freezer. I will NEVER PURCHASE any products made by Magic Chef again. I will also notify family, friends and FB friends and urge them to not buy any appliances made by this company.

Its an electric stove. It burns everything. The burners are covered so whenever you turn it down you have to take the pot off, put it on the other burner for it to cool off, then wait for 5 minutes for it to cool down then continue, especially if you are cooking rice. The worst stove I have ever come across.

I bought a Magic Chef microwave over the range (Model: MCO160ub). We used it for about 10 times and it would start by itself. We were afraid to use it but it was a pain to take it down so we just left it in a place as a decoration. We rarely used it. Finally, after two years, it just shut down like it had been unplugged. It is still there on top of my stove.

Our Magic Chef turned on & began running by itself! I was told to unplug it to reset the motherboard for several hours then plug it back in. The oven started act possessed and turn on at its own will & run again! Once again I became alarmed, went to unplug it to find the thing dead! Now Ive a microwave thats less than 2 yrs old & needs a funeral! The model # is MC016UB & the serial # is DJ07803343. Has anyone heard of a recall on it? This thing could have burnt my house down!!!!!

We purchased this microwave oven two years ago for approximately $499. At first, it worked somewhat okay. It had many deficiencies, e.g. some of the functions never worked, it would turn on all on its own and the light would come on periodically. Tonight, we used it and it started to smoke. It no longer works. I have unplugged it as I believe it is a fire hazard. Thank goodness we were home! The product is certainly not worth what we paid for it. This was only the second microwave purchased - our Panasonic counter top microwave still works and it is 23 years old! I guess Ill have to bring it out!

Glad my neighbor came over to put on the cord! But the product is so far amazing. Many features one would not expect at the price (or ever) such as two oven lights. Convection baking. Boiling a pot of water in two minutes. Just what the doctor ordered (just kidding, I’m not a doctor, I work at a park). Love it. It's magic.

Was in my newly purchased home when I moved in. I had never had a Magic Chef range before now and I normally do not like gas ANYTHING, however, I Love and adore this white one. Its so clean, easy to clean, and fast cooking. I especially like that I can easily ascertain the instruction dials, very user friendly. Setting and preheating the oven is a breeze because with some ovens you cant really tell if it the clock dial or when the preset of off or has even started!! I can quickly cook my large turkey and pies. I also love that its American made. I will most definitely look for another Magic Chef range if this one ever gives out or if I happen to relocate. I believe that last family used it for about 20 years, however, it doesnt look like it. I have never had to call for service or any kind of repairs. I definitely recommend this range!!! Happy Home!.

Model MCD1311ST microwave oven - Spotty heating performance. Repairman fixed it and after less than a year, the same problem is back.

We have had this microwave oven (MCM1110W/B) for about 9 months. A few days ago, I noticed it was taking longer than usual to warm up a bowl of soup. Since then it only works some of the time at all and when it does, we smell plastic burning. To the curb it will go! Never again, Magic Chef. Cant find my Home Depot receipt and even if I could, all I would probably get is a replacement of this same unit. Another piece of junk.

Purchased the microwave when my 30 year old GE microwave died in October 2015 and no parts were available. The only service in 30 years was replacement of a light bulb. Saw an ad in the local paper in early November for a Magic Chef for $54.88 + tax at Wal-Mart in Buffalo, MN. The unit died in mid-January. About 60 days in my kitchen after being used to heat up occasional cups of coffee or heating water or soups or defrosting frozen stuff. 60 days!!! Ive had dogs run over by cars that lived for 10 years afterward.Called MC customer service whereupon they directed me to a service center 30 miles SW of my home. They confirmed with me that the microwave was built within the previous 12 months, so it would be repaired under warranty, even though I did not have a proof of purchase. I took the unit to the service center which turned out to be a part-time appliance repair shop which was empty of any appliances until I brought the dead MC microwave in. That was a 60 mile round trip.Ten days later the MC customer service called to tell me there were no parts available for the unit. They would send me a new microwave but I must pay the $29.30(?) shipping cost. After I had a conversation with Wal-Mart Customer Service, Magic Chef customer service called me again and said I would receive a new microwave after I drove back to the service center, retrieved the microwave, cut off the power cord, took a photo of it and the serial/model number plate and emailed it to them. Thinking about it on the way home with the junk microwave, I considered whether having another oven for which there were no replacement parts available was wise. I decided it was not so went to Wal-Mart with the oven to try to get a store credit to buy another oven.I wont even add the experience of talking to the Buffalo, MN Wal-mart store assistant manager about Wal-mart taking the unit back, giving me a store credit. They would not give me a store credit because I did not know what the PUC code for the product was. It was printed on the microwave carton and on the proof of purchase, neither of which I had. After this experience I came to understand why Wal-Mart cant find any employees for their stores. The search for a 17% bottom line profit exceeds customer service. According to an online story last week, the Waltons received over 5 billion dollars for their share of the chain.

I'm very happy with my stove, only a couple of thing I would change . It is hard to read the settings on the dials and the power burner is loosing the black paint on the burner making it look bad.

I purchased a Magic Chef stainless steel over the range microwave model number MCO153SF from Home Depot about 5yrs ago. The turntable won’t turn anymore, shuts down for no reason, and won’t run longer than 2 minutes then shuts down. There is a very scary electrical burning smell! Extremely disappointed, it looks beautiful, works terribly! I thought I was buying a good product, obviously not. I’m really afraid its going to catch on fire. My last microwave lasted 12 years! What a huge waste of money.

Magic Chef Microwave MCO153UW - I was heating up a blueberry muffin. I was standing in front of the oven that was set for 15 seconds to warm the muffin. This microwave is an under counter. All of a sudden, a big red flash come out of from around the door. The light did not work anymore. The table would not turn and it just made a humming sound. I felt the explosion on my face for a least an hour, a tingling feeling. I wake up this morning and my face is burnt, as if I had sun burn. Radiation burnt. I will be following up with my physician on this. Do not buy this brand!

Paint chipped off inside door and rusted. Rust continues on the inside of the door and inside of the oven there is large dark areas of rust starting under the paint.

Microwave was not even being used and all of a sudden it just let out a big blue spark. Now, it will not work and makes a weird kind of humming noise. The turn table won’t work. Light inside does not work. It’s very strange. It will do that when not even on. I am now afraid of it. I completely unplugged the microwave. The model number is mco153uwf. It’s an over the counter microwave. I will never buy another Magic Chef product again. These people should have to pay for the garbage they sell. If I’m not at home, I don’t know what would have happened. Too scary to think of the possibilities!

I purchased this microwave 1.1 cu.ft. counter top microwave oven on 7-28-2016. It is now 9-18-2016 less than 2 months and this microwave has been making noises when in use for the past 3 weeks. What are you going to do about this? I purchased the microwave at Home Depot.

I have made contact with the customer service and left messages. She called back early in the morning and I missed it. Again, I called and left a message but no contact about my microwave for above range. I am going shopping right now as I have to have one ASAP. The Magic Chef just stopped working. I have read about the other problems with the same one. I will not get this one.

We purchase our Magic Chef NCD1311ST microwave oven in November of 2014. Within a few months, it was having heating issues - not heating in the middle. You had to place things off centered for them to heat. This week (July of 2015) the microwave shot sparks during heating. After we took the food out, a few minutes later we smelled an electrical fire and looked and it was smoking. This is day 3 now waiting on Magic Chef to tell me where to take it for repair. From what I have been reading, I dont want it repaired, even though that is my only option. These appliances are going to hurt someone or burn a house down. This company has horrible customer service.

I purchased my second Magic Chef over-the-range microwave in June of 2010 (model number MCO160UW, serial number DJ8500938 for the second one). The first microwave had the same problem the second did. The unit will start on its own, shut off when operating after less than 20 seconds, and most recently operate and function with the door open. This unit is a hazard to anyone who purchases it, not to mention giving the headache of not having a microwave in working order--twice--and the installation, removal and reinstallation of the unit, and now the removal and reinstallation of another unit. I can guarantee you it will not be a Magic Chef. Too many times we give big companies the benefit of the doubt and say, Well, we just got a bad one. That is not the case here. The big company just made a bad one and should accept responsibility for their engineering flaws. I sure hope their engineers dont make medical equipment.

I was using our Magic Chef over the range microwave when there was what sounded like a small explosion, followed by large amounts of smoke filling our kitchen, which set off our smoke alarm. I grabbed a fire extinguisher from the garage, ran back into the kitchen, but the fire had extinguished by then. I went out to our breaker box and turned off the breaker to the outlet that the unit was plugged in to. By this time, our home security system had detected a fire, the operator called and dispatched the fire department when I mentioned smoke. The fire department arrived, I led them to the microwave, they used their FLIR to look for hot spots, found none, and advised me not to use the product. I removed the microwave from its mountings, took it to my garage, disassembled the unit, and found obvious signs of fire in one of the transformer windings, which I took many pictures of. The transformer make and model appeared to be a Qingdao Yunlu Electronics Co Ltd DLAR10A0-1HT. I removed the transformer, took a great deal more photographs, and noticed that it was still warm to the touch. All other components in the microwave seemed to have no external signs of damage. I am confident that this transformer failed, for some reason, and caught fire.

I had a Magic Chef Microwave oven that was purchased seven months ago that started to get very loud and you could see that it was then fan through the back vents. It had become off balance. Magic Chef service rep was very rude and told me that I had to drive an hour and five minutes to the nearest repair shop to drop it off to be fixed. It would be cheaper to buy a new one than to drive to Orlando twice.

I have the same problem with the Magic Chef (Mode: MCO160UB) over the range microwave oven that others have been having. I purchased it at Home Depot and they were of no assistance. When I use it, there is a burning electrical wire smell. It started having problems just after the one-year manufacturers warranty had expired. If there is a recall, please let me know.

I have had a white Magic Chef 1.6 cu. ft. over-the-range microwave (model number MCO165UW) for two years. It would turn off completely, after running it for several minutes. Now, it is completely dead. It is a piece of junk.