Emerson MWRG0901W Retro Microwave with Grill 0.9 cu ft

Overview

Emerson's 0.9 cu ft retro microwave combines 800W of microwave power with a 1000W grill element, 8 auto-cook menus and a chromed retro exterior aimed at kitchens going for a vintage look rather than a purely modern finish.

The grill function lets it brown or crisp food in a way a standard microwave cannot, useful for pizza or casserole toppings, but it runs on a different control layout than older Emerson microwaves. One longtime Emerson owner replacing a 20-year-old unit found the new model heats more slowly than their previous one and had to check the manual to adjust cook times accordingly.

• 1000W grill function plus 800W microwave power
• 8 auto-cook menu presets
• Time and weight-based defrost settings
• Glass turntable and child lock

Who it's for

Suits kitchens or small spaces built around a retro or vintage aesthetic that still want grill browning alongside basic microwave functions.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The 1000W grill element browns pizza and casserole toppings that a standard 800W microwave alone cannot crisp, and the 8 auto-cook menus handle common reheating tasks without manual time entry.

Specifications

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