TOSHIBA ML-EM09PA(BS) Small Microwave Oven with 6 Auto Menus, Mute Function, LED Lighting Countertop Microwave Perfect for…
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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the Toshiba ML-EM09PA is the go-to small-footprint pick for apartments and dorms. rtings.com noted that as a 900-watt unit it doesn't heat as fast as larger models but still includes the functions most buyers expect, including quick start, defrost and a mute option. Community reviewers in r/KitchenStack praised the solid build for the price and the grippy door handle, though they flagged a press-and-lift door motion that takes a day to get used to.
What reviewers liked
- rtings.com confirms full feature set despite compact size
- Highest Amazon average in this group at 4.6
- LED interior lighting and mute function praised by community reviewers
- Solid build quality for the price, per r/KitchenStack
Where it falls short
- 900W means slower heating than full-size units, per rtings.com
- Door requires a press-and-lift motion some find awkward
- 0.9 cu ft capacity is too small for large dishes
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Across the reviewers we read, the Toshiba ML-EM09PA is the go-to small-footprint pick for apartments and dorms. rtings.com noted that as a 900-watt unit it doesn't heat as fast as larger models but still includes the functions most buyers expect, including quick start, defrost and a mute option. Community reviewers in r/KitchenStack praised the solid build for the price and the grippy door handle, though they flagged a press-and-lift door motion that takes a day to get used to.
- Two-Step Child Lock
- This mandatory safety feature for microwaves helps prevent unintended use by younger family members, plesase open the machine according to the steps shown in the figure.
- Microwave output power 900 watts, input power 1400 watts. External dimensions 18.7x 14.7x 10.7 inches (WxDxH); internal dimensions 12.1 x 10.9 x 7.6 inches (WxDxH); includes 10.6-inch glass turntable.
- 6 Preset Menus
- This compact microwave features 6 preset menu options for popular foods like popcorn, pizza, potato and more.
- 11 Unique Power Levels with clock and kitchen timer: Tailor your cooking power levels for greater culinary flexibility, making it an essential kitchen tool. Perfect for everything from deodorization to boiling liquids.
- Easy Defrost & One touch start
- Defrost your frozen food by weight or by time. Quick access to start the microwave from 1 to 6 minutes cooking at full power.
Build quality feels solid for the price, door handle is big and grippy, though it likes a press-and-lift motion that took a day to get used to.
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