Magic Chef MCM990ST Countertop Microwave 0.9 Cu Ft
- Capacity: 0.9 cu ft
- Wattage: 900 watts
- Heating Method: Microwave
- Installation Type: Countertop
Last refreshed Jun 13, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable small-footprint microwave for everyday reheating and defrosting, though one buyer's account of an older MCM990ST outlasting a newer one by a decade suggests build quality may have shifted over time.
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ASIN: B005DLZRIQModel: MCM990STCategory: Countertop Microwave Ovens
Overview
The Magic Chef MCM990ST is a 0.9 cubic foot, 900-watt countertop microwave with a stainless steel front, 10 power levels and 8 preprogrammed cooking modes, sized for kitchens with limited counter or cabinet depth.
- 0.9 cu ft interior, 900 watts
- Auto cook and auto defrost menus
- Kitchen timer and child safety lock
- Stainless steel front, silver cabinet
Who it's for
Kitchens with a shallow appliance nook or small counter space that need real cooking power in a compact footprint, more than households wanting a heavy-use, multiple-times-daily microwave.
Pros and cons
- Compact 14-inch depth fits shallow counter nooks
- Push-button door instead of a protruding handle
- 10 power levels with 8 preset cooking modes
- Cook times only adjust in 30-second increments
- Can slide on the counter when buttons are pressed
- Not built for continuous back-to-back reheating
Specifications
| Brand | Magic Chef |
|---|---|
| Model | MCM990ST |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 28.7 poundslower than 58% of 32 countertop microwave ovens |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 0.9 cu ftlower than 53% of 94 countertop microwave ovens |
| Heating Method | Microwave |
| Defrost System Type | Defrost |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 900 wattslower than 63% of 79 countertop microwave ovens |
| Number of Power Levels | 10 |
| Power Consumption | 900 wattslower than 70% of 64 countertop microwave ovens |
| Energy Consumption | 900 wattslower than 70% of 67 countertop microwave ovens |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Inner Material | Glass |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Countertop |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 9 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Number of Programs | 10 |
| Control Type | Push Button |
| Timer Function | Timer Function Available |
| Frequency | 108 MHzlower than 84% of 26 countertop microwave ovens |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential |
| Additional Features | Manual |
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Frequently asked questions
How deep is the Magic Chef MCM990ST?
About 14 inches, which owners say is unusually shallow for a 900-watt microwave.