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GE JES1072SHSS 0.7-cu.-ft. Countertop Microwave

0.7-cu.-ft. countertop microwave with auto and time defrost. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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Our take

GE's exact JES1072SHSS product page confirms a 0.7-cu.-ft. countertop microwave with 700-W IEC output and dimensions of 10.1875 inches high, 17.3125 inches wide and 12.75 inches deep. GE says production has ended. The rechecked page and linked manual do not establish the finish or exact supply voltage or frequency. The owner manual covers the JES1072/RES1072 family and provides time defrost, weight-based auto defrost, selectable power levels and convenience controls for potato, popcorn, beverage and reheating. The manual does not call those menus sensor cooking. A removable turntable is shown, but its numerical diameter and trim-kit compatibility are not established here. The historical title pairs this microwave with a Black+Decker TO1313SBD toaster oven; Black+Decker confirms that item is a separate four-slice toaster oven. The old Amazon ASIN returned a cache miss, so this page searches the GE model rather than implying that a current Amazon bundle is verified.

Consider it for

A compact countertop microwave for a grounded household outlet and a position that provides GE's recommended three inches at the sides and top, one inch behind, and three inches from the counter edge. The linked Amazon search targets JES1072SHSS only; it does not promise the historical Black+Decker bundle..

Look elsewhere if

Avoid this model if you need a larger cavity, verified sensor cooking, a documented trim kit or a known turntable diameter. The manual calls for a grounded outlet and ventilation space, and the exact GE page says production has ended; do not rely on the historical bundle title to establish current availability.

Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • GE confirms the exact JES1072SHSS as a countertop model with 0.7 cu. ft. capacity and a 700-W IEC output rating.
  • The manual lists both time defrost and weight-based auto defrost, plus familiar potato, popcorn, beverage and reheat controls.
  • GE provides exact exterior dimensions and states production has ended.
  • The historical bundle can be separated accurately: the Black+Decker TO1313SBD is a toaster oven, not an additional microwave.

What to weigh up

  • The 0.7-cu.-ft. cavity is smaller than the 1.1-to-1.6-cu.-ft. options many buyers compare for larger dishes.
  • The manual does not establish sensor cooking; the convenience controls are not treated as a humidity sensor.
  • The glass turntable is documented but no diameter is given, and no exact trim kit is confirmed.
  • The historical Amazon detail page returned a cache miss, and GE says the model is no longer being manufactured.

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredJES1072SHSS
CapacityGE specifies a 0.7-cu.-ft. microwave cavity and 700-W IEC output
Microwave outputThe owner manual documents time defrost, weight-based auto defrost and convenience controls for potato, popcorn, beverage and reheat
Cooking approachSelectable power settings run from 0 to 10; these controls do not prove sensor cooking
Installation optionsGE lists 10.1875(H) × 17.3125(W) × 12.75(D) in. exterior dimensions for its countertop model
Finish and turntableThe exact GE page and linked manual rechecked on 2026-10-09 do not state the finish or exact supply voltage or frequency; the manual shows a turntable but does not state its diameter

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 9, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

What the features mean for you

Use GE's exact model page to resolve the identity

The frozen row's title names JES1072SHSS but its model field is blank. GE's exact-model product page repeats JES1072SHSS and identifies it as a 0.7-cu.-ft. countertop microwave, which resolves the microwave component. GE's owner manual covers the broader JES1072/RES1072 family rather than printing the SHSS suffix on its cover, so use the exact-model GE page for the complete code and the family manual for documented controls. GE also states production has ended; that statement does not establish current inventory at any retailer.

Treat the 0.7-cu.-ft. capacity as a small-cavity choice

GE lists 0.7 cu. ft. for the cavity. That makes capacity an important screening question if the oven will regularly handle large plates, casserole dishes or multiple servings. No item-by-item dish fit can be guaranteed from the cavity rating alone. The maker gives outside measurements of 10.1875 inches high, 17.3125 inches wide and 12.75 inches deep, so compare the body against the counter and surrounding space. The manual asks for three inches at both sides and on top, one inch behind, and the door positioned at least three inches back from the counter edge.

Keep the 700-W output figure separate

GE lists a 700-W IEC output rating for JES1072SHSS. That is the microwave output figure supported by the exact page. The reviewed source materials do not give a separate electrical input rating for this exact model, so do not infer one from the output. The manual requires a properly grounded outlet and recommends using the oven's own outlet to reduce the chance of lights flickering or a breaker tripping. The published wattage does not establish a personal speed test or exact cook time for a particular food.

Distinguish defrost presets from sensor cooking

The JES1072/RES1072 manual lists Time Defrost and Auto Defrost, with Auto Defrost using food weight. It also lists convenience buttons for potato, popcorn, beverage and reheat, and offers selectable power levels from 0 to 10. The manual does not identify a humidity sensor or describe a sensor-cooking function. Those menu shortcuts can be useful without entering every setting manually, but they should not be scored as sensorCooking true simply because they automate part of a program.

Plan a countertop position and keep the trim-kit status unknown

GE calls JES1072SHSS a countertop microwave. Its manual specifies a grounded outlet, three inches of clearance on each side and on top, one inch at the rear, and a three-inch setback between the door and the counter edge to reduce tipping risk. The owner instructions do not identify a model-specific trim kit. A countertop placement guide alone does not prove that a cabinet kit is available, so leave that installation attribute unknown and use the appliance as documented unless GE identifies a compatible kit.

Use only the GE microwave from the historical bundle title

The frozen title couples the GE microwave with Black+Decker TO1313SBD. Black+Decker's exact page identifies TO1313SBD as a four-slice convection toaster oven with bake, broil, toast and keep-warm functions. It is a separate appliance type, not a second microwave and not part of the GE model identity. The Amazon page did not load, so neither the historic bundle offer nor its current contents are verified. The tagged destination searches JES1072SHSS alone.

Do not claim a turntable size or commercial rating

GE's manual shows a removable turntable and support but does not state a numeric diameter in the reviewed source. The exact product details likewise do not confirm a trim kit or commercial-duty classification. Keep those attributes unknown rather than transferring dimensions from another 0.7-cu.-ft. GE model. The manual says the oven is not for laboratory or industrial use and not approved for marine use, but the reviewed text does not explicitly classify it for commercial foodservice; no commercial value is assigned to matching.

Search by the exact GE code after the ASIN error

The historical Amazon detail URL for B08LZRC7CT returned a cache miss on 2026-10-05. Because that frozen title also names a toaster oven, the affiliate link searches GE JES1072SHSS microwave and does not represent the old bundle as a current Amazon product. Check the full GE model code in any result. No current price, stock, sales-rank or buyer-review claims are drawn from the listing.

What else to compare

If 0.7 cu. ft. is too small or if you require confirmed sensor cooking, tray diameter or trim-kit compatibility, compare exact-model sources for those attributes before choosing another microwave. For the separate Black+Decker TO1313SBD, consult that maker's toaster-oven listing; it is not a microwave substitute. GE states that JES1072SHSS is no longer manufactured, so verify the exact code in any current listing.

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Before you buy

What capacity and output does GE list?

GE specifies 0.7 cu. ft. capacity and a 700-W IEC microwave output rating for JES1072SHSS.

Does the manual show sensor cooking?

No sensor-cooking function is documented; the manual lists auto defrost, time defrost and convenience buttons.

Which cooking controls are listed?

The manual includes potato, popcorn, beverage, reheat, time defrost, weight-based auto defrost and power levels from 0 to 10.

What countertop clearance does GE recommend?

The owner manual calls for three inches at both sides and on top, one inch behind, and a three-inch setback from the counter edge.

Does the glass turntable have a stated diameter?

The manual shows a removable turntable but gives no numeric diameter in the reviewed model-family instructions.

Is the Black+Decker TO1313SBD part of the microwave?

No. Black+Decker identifies TO1313SBD as a separate four-slice toaster oven included in the frozen bundle title.

Is a trim kit or commercial classification confirmed?

The reviewed sources do not confirm a trim kit or a commercial-duty rating for JES1072SHSS.

Does Amazon ASIN B08LZRC7CT currently verify this model?

The historical page returned a cache miss; this entry links to a tagged exact-model microwave search instead.

Where can I check the current price?

Use the Amazon link for current offers. Check the exact model, seller, product condition, delivery, and return terms. This page does not display a live price or confirm stock.

Sources & review basis

We use the following manufacturer documentation for the product features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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The decision

GE confirms JES1072SHSS as a 0.7-cu.-ft. countertop microwave with 700-W IEC output, specified exterior dimensions and auto/time defrost controls; the rechecked page and linked manual do not establish the finish or exact supply voltage or frequency. The manual does not establish sensor cooking, trim-kit support or turntable diameter. The historical title's Black+Decker TO1313SBD is a separate toaster oven, and ASIN B08LZRC7CT returned a cache miss. Use the tagged search for GE JES1072SHSS alone.

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