"We looked at many different microwaves and the reviews on them. We decided on this Samsung microwave and we couldn't be more pleased with it, for it's size 1.7cu.ft and power 1,000 watts it was was the best value out there. It looked good in the store display, but looks even better once installed in our kitchen. Very nice balance between the stainless steel and black glass. A lot of cooking features to choose from and so far has cooked or reheated everything just fine. This is our 5th Samsung product in the home with the oldest turning 6 years old and still working perfectly."

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Review 2 for SMH1713S 1.7 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave (Stainless Steel)

Eaglefan52

from Melbourne, FL

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:6-10

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Microwave Preforms Really Well!

PostedApril 13, 2013

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedApril 13, 2013

"We checked out several different microwaves and their reviews. We decided on this microwave mainly because it matched the design of our Samsung gas range. We use the microwave several times daily and we couldn't be happier with our purchase. The only limitation we have observed is the cooktop lighting. The lighting isn't very bright. Don't let the lighting limitation hold you back. If you're in the market for a microwave, this Samsung Microwave should be at the top of your list as a consideration."

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 3 for SMH1713S 1.7 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave (Stainless Steel)

ottopetit

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from Miami, FL

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:beginner

# of SAMSUNG products I own:6-10

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

microwave

PostedDecember 10, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedDecember 10, 2012

"the price is ver low and this product it's the ultimate microwave"

Pros: Inexpensive, Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 4 for SMH1713S 1.7 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave (Stainless Steel)

Phobos238

from Detroit, MI

I have used this product for:3-6 months

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Does the job and stylish too

PostedNovember 24, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedNovember 24, 2012

"You may have noticed that in visiting friends, micorwaves vary in ease of use. Some are very hard to figure out.

This microwave seemed to me to be almost intuitive. It has a number of practical options, for defrosting, pizza, reheating, melting butter, etc., these are not unique to this one, However, I find it practical and easy to use and it looks good too."

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 5 for SMH1713S 1.7 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave (Stainless Steel)

ThaddeusMaximus

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Good product for the money

PostedNovember 18, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedNovember 18, 2012

"Your basic over the counter microwave, easy to read screen & large touch pad. No problems so far, installed about a week ago."

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 6 for SMH1713S 1.7 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave (Stainless Steel)

bellesmommy

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from Florida

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

This product is great!

PostedNovember 13, 2012

"I will fully fill my kitchen with Samsung product. I just hope I can have an app to reheat the food when Im busy lol What a lazy life."

Pros: Inexpensive

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Review 7 for SMH1713S 1.7 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave (Stainless Steel)

russ25

from Georgia

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Extra features for the price.

PostedAugust 26, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedAugust 26, 2012

"Just bought the Samsung French door fridge. Needed a microwave and the Samsung seemed to be the best for the value."

Pros: Inexpensive

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 8 for SMH1713S 1.7 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave (Stainless Steel)

Luv2Renovate

from Kenosha, WI

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Sensor cooking feature is great

PostedJune 26, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJune 26, 2012

"I love the sensor cooking. It helps to reheat things like items on your dinner plate all to the correct temperatures (so potatoes aren't cold, while meat is overcooked & too hot) and all done at the same time, and minimizing splattering too. Makes great popcorn too!
I also like the handle being non metallic, while the rest is stainless, because it's easier to keep clean and doesn't get hot if steaming a pot of water below it on the stove."

Pros: Inexpensive, easy to operate buttons

Cons: had a small pock mark in the stainless finish, stainless is harder to keep clean but prettier

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 9 for SMH1713S 1.7 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave (Stainless Steel)

cavthenav

I have used this product for:6-12 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Size Matters

PostedJune 17, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJune 17, 2012

"The taller inside allows for items with taller tops to fit, the turntable rotates in different directions every time the start button is pushed for more even cook. the auto functions and add time is better to have 30 sec instead of 10 sec."

Pros: Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color

Cons: light under not bright

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 10 for SMH1713S 1.7 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave (Stainless Steel)

Whoeyebee

from Montgomery, IL

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:6-10

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Matches my refrigerator perfectly

PostedMarch 11, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedMarch 11, 2012

"I really just like the way this microwave look and feel. It does what it's suppose to do. It's a microwave with lots of really cool features. We've only had it 3 days but everything works as it should. I will update this in about month."

Pros: stainless steel, lots of features, cool blue lights, consistency with other samsung appliances

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 11 for SMH1713S 1.7 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave (Stainless Steel)

docfran2

from WV

I have used this product for:1-2 years

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

handle broken in less than year

PostedNovember 29, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedNovember 29, 2012

"Great features and easy to operate, but handle broke with only minimal use."

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive

Cons: quality of handle

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 12 for SMH1713S 1.7 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave (Stainless Steel)

clwd

from Mooresville, NC

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

Good Microwave for the Money

PostedNovember 17, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedNovember 17, 2012

"There are so many microwaves available to choose from but I liked the sleek look of this microwave and I love Samsung products. The display is easy to read and there are numerous choices for preset cooking. It is affordable too!"

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, easy to use, sleek look

I would recommend this to a friend!

+1point

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Review 13 for SMH1713S 1.7 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave (Stainless Steel)

hootman

from wellington, fla

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

3 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

my microwave

PostedSeptember 27, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedSeptember 27, 2012

"great style, dosen't have a rack and it could use more power"

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 14 for SMH1713S 1.7 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave (Stainless Steel)

bikerbob

from evansville, in

I have used this product for:3-6 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

bike12rate

PostedJune 29, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJune 29, 2012

"Needs a 1 min timer (1 button)
Installs easy and looks nice in kitchenm - fits good
Quiet, efficient operation"

Pros: Inexpensive

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 15 for SMH1713S 1.7 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave (Stainless Steel)

Anonymous

from Rochester Michigan

I have used this product for:6-12 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

1 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

Handle Prone to Breakage

PostedJune 11, 2012

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

PostedJune 11, 2012

"We have a Samsung refrigerator and microwave and love them both BUT the handle broke on the MW after less than one year's usage.

Internet posts indicate this seems to be a chronic problem with Samsung microwaves. Wish I'd known this prior to purchasing!"

Pros: Realistic color

Cons: handle prone to breakage

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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Review 16 for SMH1713S 1.7 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave (Stainless Steel)

madrymac

from Florida

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:6-10

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

Love the look of this microwave!

PostedFebruary 29, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedFebruary 29, 2012

"I really love this microwave. I would've given it 5 stars; however, my only drawbacks are I wish it had quick start buttons (like my old GE microwave) and even though it's a stainless steel microwave the handle is plastic :( I'm hoping I can purchase a ss handle and change it out. Overall a really nice mircowave."

Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight

Cons: plastic handle

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 17 for SMH1713S 1.7 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave (Stainless Steel)

LoveABargin

from Arkansas

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

Impressed Overall

PostedFebruary 20, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedFebruary 20, 2012

"I really like this microwave. Mine is the stainless steel model. My old one caught on fire so I wanted to buy a different brand. Love the features it has. Overall it is great. Our only problem (microwave hood type) was it was to long to fit in the hole, ended up cutting 1/2" off our tile backsplash to get it to fit."

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 18 for SMH1713S 1.7 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave (Stainless Steel)

fromNY2NJ

from Hackensack, NJ

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:intermediate

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

Beautiful and functional appliance

PostedJune 23, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJune 23, 2011

"We were shopping for major appliances and did a lot of research before selecting Samsung appliances. This microwave looks beautiful and functions wonderfully. My only wish is that it had a rack above the glass tray to take advantage of all the space offered. However, we are only a household of 2 and really don't MW a great deal. Looking forward to the delivery of the Samsung range and side-by-side refrigerator to match! Got the Bosch dishwasher...higher ratings by Consumer Reports. Sorry Samsung."

Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, attractive

Cons: no rack above glass tray

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 19 for SMH1713S 1.7 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave (Stainless Steel)

TCMP

I have used this product for:1-2 years

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

3 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

3 out of 5

Value

3 out of 5

Rating:

2 out of 5

Handle Broke after 2 months, now microwave is completely dead.

PostedOctober 30, 2012

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

PostedOctober 30, 2012

"Bought all matching stainless Samsung appliances for our kitchen in our new house. Loved the look in the store and when they were installed in our house.

After 2 months the handle broke off the microwave. With some handy work, I was able to fix it with high strength epoxy and careful preparation. Now on 10-29-12, the microwave is completely dead. Keypad shows nothing, wont turn on, nothing at all. I have verified power at the dedicated outlet and checked the breaker. Upon close inspection, it appears as though the high level thermostat has failed along with the thermal fuse (these are both located just behind the key panel on the base of the microwave). I show power going to the high level thermostat, but no continuity on either of them. Appears to be a premature part failure.

Very disappointed in a 1.5 year old microwave. I would not purchase another Samsung product."

Cons: Poor quality, Did not meet expectations

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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Review 20 for SMH1713S 1.7 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave (Stainless Steel)

cust123

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

2 out of 5

Performance

2 out of 5

Design

1 out of 5

Value

2 out of 5

Rating:

1 out of 5

Came Scratched

PostedDecember 5, 2012

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

PostedDecember 5, 2012

"Came with a scratch on a handle--Samsung said they would not replace it."

Pros: Lightweight

Cons: Poor quality

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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Review 21 for SMH1713S 1.7 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave (Stainless Steel)

gothgoyles

from Albuquerque, NM

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

1 out of 5

Performance

1 out of 5

Design

1 out of 5

Value

1 out of 5

Rating:

1 out of 5

did not work

PostedOctober 15, 2012

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

PostedOctober 15, 2012

"product did not work - nobody in town to fix it - returned to store"

Cons: Poor quality

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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