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Magic Chef
Magic Chef HMM1611ST 1.6-cu.-ft. Stainless Countertop Microwave

1.6 cu. ft. and 1,100-W cooking power with a ten-versus-eleven-level discrepancy. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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Our take

Magic Chef HMM1611ST is a 1.6-cu.-ft. countertop microwave with a verified exact model page and a 1,100-W cooking-power listing. Its owner manual specifies 120 V / 60 Hz and countertop placement. The control record has a meaningful conflict: the manual lists eleven power levels, while the current exact Amazon page lists ten. The manual's extracted input-wattage table is garbled, so input remains unknown. Keep this HMM1611ST distinct from the live catalog's HMM1611ST2; similar size and family letters do not establish an alias.

Consider it for

Consider HMM1611ST when you want a larger 1.6-cu.-ft. Magic Chef countertop microwave with one-touch menus, defrost, and a verified stainless listing. Choose another model if the exact number of power levels, electrical input, sensor cooking, or tray diameter is a must-have; check the nameplate and full HMM1611ST suffix..

Look elsewhere if

Choose another product if a confirmed power-level count, input wattage, tray diameter, sensor feature, or model-specific trim-kit route is essential before purchase.

Pros & cons

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

What works in its favor

  • The exact model has a 1.6-cu.-ft. cavity, considerably larger than the 0.9-cu.-ft. MCD990R in the same brand.
  • The current exact listing gives 1,100-W cooking power and useful one-touch, defrost, timer, express-cook, and control-lock features.
  • The owner manual supplies a U.S. 120-V/60-Hz countertop installation basis, while the Amazon page confirms the stainless HMM1611ST code.

What to weigh up

  • The manual says eleven power levels but Amazon says ten; the discrepancy is preserved rather than resolved by choosing one source.
  • The manual's input-wattage table is garbled, and the glass turntable diameter is not stated.
  • No exact HMM1611ST trim kit or sensor-cooking claim is established, and HMM1611ST2 remains a separate identity.

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredHMM1611ST
CapacityThe manual cover and exact Amazon listing identify a 1.6-cu.-ft. countertop microwave; verify dishes against the actual cavity and turntable.
Microwave outputAmazon's exact item details list 1,100-W cooking power. The manual's extracted wattage table is unreadable, so electrical input remains unknown.
Cooking approachThe listing describes six one-touch menus and three auto-defrost menus. Power-level count conflicts: ten on Amazon and eleven in the manual.
Installation optionsThe owner manual gives countertop installation and 120 V / 60 Hz supply; no exact HMM1611ST trim-kit route is documented.
Finish and turntableThe exact ASIN listing identifies a stainless finish and glass turntable. The manual does not give a tray diameter.

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 8, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

What the features mean for you

Why preserve HMM1611ST as its own model?

The frozen listing and current Amazon item details both identify HMM1611ST, and the owner's manual cover names that exact code. The existing catalog also includes HMM1611ST2, a related-looking but separately coded Magic Chef product with its own evidence gaps. No source establishes these two suffixes as aliases or interchangeable revisions. Keep the full ST code in the name, profile, link, and manual record, and check the rating plate rather than relying on a broad family search.

How does a 1.6-cu.-ft. cavity change the comparison?

The exact manual and listing state a 1.6-cu.-ft. capacity, compared with 0.9 cu. ft. for Magic Chef MCD990R and 1.2 cu. ft. for Impecca CM-1295ST. That gives HMM1611ST a larger stated cavity without the additional convection and grill modes of the Impecca. Capacity does not establish plate clearance or usable tray area, and the manual does not give a tray diameter. Check the interior, opening, and dish rotation for cookware you use regularly.

Keep the two power-level counts unresolved

The HMM1611ST owner manual's specification table lists eleven power levels, while the current exact Amazon item details list ten. Both sources identify the same model code, but neither explains whether this is a revision difference or a listing error. The review therefore does not choose a count or infer a finer control range. If the number of selectable levels changes your routine, inspect the panel and manual revision supplied with the exact unit. Do not import the level count from HMM1611ST2 or another Magic Chef product.

What do one-touch and defrost menus add?

The Amazon page lists six pre-programmed one-touch cooking menus and three auto-defrost menus, plus a kitchen timer, express cooking, child safety lock, and revolving glass tray. Those controls may reduce keypad entry for familiar tasks, while the power-level count remains disputed. The reviewed sources do not call the one-touch functions sensor cooking. A buyer who specifically wants automatic sensing should look for that feature in a model-specific manual rather than treating the words auto-cook or preset as equivalent.

What electrical facts are dependable?

The owner's manual gives a 120-V AC / 60-Hz supply and countertop instructions. Amazon's exact page supplies a 1,100-W cooking-power figure, but the manual's extracted input-wattage table is unreadable. Keep the 1,100-W listing as cooking power and do not convert it into an electrical-input figure. Confirm the actual rating plate, grounding, circuit, and ventilation requirements before connecting the microwave. The matcher's U.S.-supply attribute checks only voltage and frequency; it does not certify amperage or the condition of a particular outlet.

What do the stainless listing and glass tray tell you?

The exact listing describes a stainless finish and includes a glass turntable; the manual shows the tray and roller guide as part of the microwave assembly. No numeric diameter is given, so the finish and included rotating tray do not answer whether a favorite platter will fit. Measure the dish base and check the cavity opening and rotation. The reviewed exact sources also do not document sensor cooking or a compatible trim kit. Keep those attributes unknown instead of borrowing details from the separate ST2 page.

What else to compare

For a smaller cavity and a fully stated output/input pair, Magic Chef MCD990R is 0.9 cu. ft. with 900-W output and 1,350-W consumption. HMM1611ST moves to 1.6 cu. ft. and has a 1,100-W exact-listing claim, but its input and power-level count remain unsettled. Compare dish size and verified electrical facts alongside capacity.

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Before you buy

What is the capacity and cooking-power rating?

The exact listing gives 1.6 cu. ft. and 1,100 W cooking power; the manual's input-wattage table is unreadable.

Does it have ten or eleven power levels?

Amazon lists ten, while the owner's manual lists eleven. The discrepancy is unresolved.

Is HMM1611ST the same as HMM1611ST2?

No alias is established; preserve the two exact codes as distinct models.

What supply does the manual specify?

The manual lists 120 V AC / 60 Hz; verify the unit nameplate, grounding, and circuit.

How wide is the glass turntable?

The manual confirms a glass turntable but does not state its diameter.

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

HMM1611ST offers a 1.6-cu.-ft. countertop format, 1,100-W listed cooking power, 120-V/60-Hz supply, and several preset/defrost controls. Keep the ten-versus-eleven-level conflict, unknown input wattage, and unstated tray diameter visible. Verify the exact code on the unit, and do not merge this model with HMM1611ST2.

Is it the right fit?

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