Midea Over-the-Range Microwave, 1.7 cu. ft.

When dinner needs to move quickly, a microwave above the range can handle reheating and quick cooking while also providing ventilation and a cooktop light. This Midea over-the-range microwave has a 1.7 cu. ft. capacity, 1000W of cooking power, and 18 auto cook menus. Its 300 CFM ventilation and adjustable fan speeds add another job to the appliance, though the listed features don’t tell you how it will fit your kitchen or how it needs to be installed.

Key specifications

The 1.7 cu. ft. interior includes a 12.4-inch turntable. The product description says it can accommodate a 12-inch pizza and a large rotisserie chicken, giving you a useful sense of what might fit for a quick meal. Actual room depends on the food’s shape and how it sits on the turntable, so those examples aren’t a guarantee that every large dish will clear the interior.

Cooking power is listed at 1000W, with 10 power levels for adjusting how you heat food. The smart touch panel provides access to 18 auto cook menus, including options for popcorn, pizza, rice, potatoes, defrosting, and softening cream cheese. A 300 CFM ventilation system has adjustable fan speeds, and a bright cooktop light illuminates the cooking area. The maker says the ventilation removes fumes and odors, the product details don’t specify noise levels or how performance varies by installation.

Who it’s for

This setup may suit a kitchen where you want a microwave and cooking-area ventilation in one over-the-range appliance. The auto menus are aimed at routine tasks: press the popcorn option for a snack, or choose a listed cooking preset rather than setting every cycle from scratch. The 10 power levels also give you more control than relying on a single full-power setting when reheating or defrosting.

It makes sense if you regularly use a microwave and want a cooktop light and fan in the same appliance. You may want to skip it if you need exact cabinet-fit or installation information before choosing, those dimensions and requirements aren’t included in the available product details.

Everyday use

A weeknight example is reheating leftovers while preparing another part of dinner on the range below. The light helps you see the cooktop, and the fan can be adjusted to suit the task. For a quick lunch, the listed pizza menu and turntable size offer a clearer starting point than choosing a microwave based only on its headline capacity. Still, a tall container or an unusually wide dish may not work just because the interior is 1.7 cu. ft., the turntable diameter is a more practical fit check for round dishes.

There are no box-contents details provided, so accessories or included installation parts shouldn’t be assumed. If those matter to your setup, get that information before making a decision.

Questions before you buy

Can it fit a 12-inch pizza? The description says the 12.4-inch turntable can hold a 12-inch pizza. Dish shape and clearance may affect the fit.

What can the auto menus do? Listed options include popcorn, pizza, rice, potatoes, defrosting, and softening cream cheese, among others.

Does it include ventilation? Yes. The listed system is rated at 300 CFM and has adjustable fan speeds. The details don’t give a noise rating or installation-specific performance information.

When it makes sense

Choose this Midea when the combination of microwave cooking, 18 presets, adjustable ventilation, and a cooktop light matches how you use the kitchen. It’s a more integrated approach than buying a countertop microwave alone, but it also makes fit and installation details more important. If you only need a microwave and don’t need an over-the-range format or ventilation, a simpler countertop model may be a better match. Before choosing, confirm the space and installation requirements for your kitchen, they aren’t specified here.