GE Hotpoint RVM5160DHWW Over-the-Range Microwave 1.6 cu ft
- 1.6 cubic feet, 30 inches wide
- 950 watts on the IEC-705 test procedure
- 10 power levels, button controls
- Two cooking times in one cycle, stop to stir without reprogramming
- 15 x 30 x 16 inches (D x W x H), 63 pounds
- Food rotation throughout the cycle
- White, glass interior, metal body
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A white over-the-range microwave that vents the cooktop below, controlled by buttons with automatic or manual defrost. The listing leaves out vent airflow and mounting hardware, so check those before ordering.
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ASIN: B00NN1C3XUModel: RVM5160DHWWCategory: Over-the-Range Microwave Ovens
Overview
Above a kitchen range, in the slot where a hood would go, this unit cooks by microwave and pulls smoke and steam off the cooktop below. Buttons set power and time, defrost can run by program or be set by hand, and the food rotates through the cycle so it heats evenly.
A range hood and a microwave share one wall cavity, which frees counter space in a small kitchen and clears cooking smoke at the same time. The spec sheet does not give the vent fan rating or whether it can exhaust outside, so anyone with a heavy frying habit is buying blind on airflow.
Who it's for
Swapping out a worn over-the-range unit above an electric or gas cooktop, with the cabinet opening already there, is the straightforward case. Someone furnishing a kitchen that has never had one, or who needs ducted venting with a known airflow number, should get the mounting and vent details from the manufacturer first.
Pros and cons
- Clears smoke and steam from the cooktop
- Ten power levels
- Automatic or manual defrost
- Two cooking times in one cycle
- Vent airflow rating not listed
- Heavy, two-person install
- Spec sheet shows two wattage figures
Performance notes
Heating depends on microwave output and on the food rotating through the field, which evens out hot and cold spots. Ten power levels let defrost and simmer run at reduced duty instead of full blast, and the automatic defrost program sets time and level from the entry you give it. Venting performance depends on the fan and on whether it is ducted outside or recirculated, neither of which the listing specifies.
Specifications
| Brand | GE |
|---|---|
| Model | RVM5160DHWW |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 63 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 15 × 30 × 16 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.6 cu ft |
| Heating Method | Microwave |
| Wattage | 950 watts |
| Defrost System Type | Electric |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Number of Power Levels | 10 |
| Power Consumption | 950 watts |
| Wattage | 900 |
| Construction & materials | |
| Inner Material | Glass |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Installation Type | Over-the-Range |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Push Button |
| Timer Function | Yes |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential |
| Import Designation | Made in USA or imported |
| Additional Features | Defrost |
Frequently asked questions
Is the GE RVM5160DHWW a countertop microwave?
No. It is listed as an over-the-range installation type that mounts above the cooktop and vents smoke and steam from it. It is not designed to stand on a counter.
Is the GE RVM5160DHWW 900 or 950 watts?
The description and the power consumption row say 950 watts under the IEC-705 test procedure; the wattage row says 900. Treat 950 as the tested figure.
Does the GE RVM5160DHWW defrost automatically?
Yes. Defrost times and power levels can be programmed automatically or set manually.