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Magic Chef MCD1310ST 1.3-Cu.-Ft. Stainless Countertop Microwave

1.3-cu.-ft. stainless model with 1,000-W output and ten power levels. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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Our take

Magic Chef MCD1310ST is a stainless 1.3-cu.-ft. countertop microwave with 1,000-W cooking output, six presets and ten power levels. Its manual lists 1,500-W input separately and specifies 120 V / 60 Hz. MC Appliance gives a 22 × 13.5 × 18.5-in. body and 36.8-lb. weight. Keep MCD1310ST distinct from MCD1311ST: an interior manual illustration carries the latter code even though the cover and specification name MCD1310ST. The direct Amazon mapping is supported for B01KHZ4ANA. Sensor use, tray diameter, trim fit and commercial duty remain unknown; this is specification-based analysis, not personal testing.

Consider it for

The listed body measures 22 × 13.5 × 18.5 in. and weighs 36.8 lb. Measure the shelf or counter and follow the exact manual's ventilation guidance; those dimensions do not include an assumed clearance. The 1,500-W input is the electrical draw, not the 1,000-W cooking-output figure, and the unit's turntable size is not documented..

Look elsewhere if

Choose another model if you require a confirmed sensor program, a known turntable diameter, a documented cabinet kit or a manufacturer-stated commercial rating. Also compare a smaller oven if the 22-in. width or 36.8-lb. weight exceeds your available counter or shelf capacity.

Pros & cons

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

What works in its favor

  • The exact model has a 1.3-cu.-ft. cavity and documented 1,000-W cooking output, more capacity than the 0.7-cu.-ft. compact models in this batch.
  • Six presets, ten power levels, auto-defrost modes and speedy cook provide named control choices beyond a basic time entry.
  • The manual separates 1,500-W input from output, and Amazon's exact item details support the tagged B01KHZ4ANA link.

What to weigh up

  • Turntable diameter is not listed, so cavity volume cannot confirm whether a broad plate will rotate.
  • Sensor cooking, trim-kit compatibility and commercial-duty classification are not established by the reviewed exact-model evidence.
  • A manual illustration says MCD1311ST; verify the full MCD1310ST suffix and do not borrow claims from the adjacent code.

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredMCD1310ST
CapacityMC Appliance names MCD1310ST as a stainless countertop microwave with a 1.3-cu.-ft. cavity; keep it separate from the similarly named MCD1311ST.
Microwave outputThe exact manual gives 1,000-W cooking output and separate 1,500-W electrical input at 120 V / 60 Hz.
Cooking approachDocumented controls include ten power levels, six preset cook modes, meat/poultry/fish auto-defrost, speedy cook, touch controls and a digital display; sensor cooking is not established.
Installation optionsThe exact specification lists 22 × 13.5 × 18.5-in. dimensions and 36.8 lb.; turntable diameter is not listed.
Finish and turntableCountertop installation and stainless interior/exterior are documented. No exact trim-kit fit or commercial-duty classification was verified; Amazon B01KHZ4ANA identifies the model directly.

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 5, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

What the features mean for you

Keep MCD1310ST separate from MCD1311ST

The frozen title includes both MCPMCD1310ST and MCD1310ST. MC Appliance's exact product page and specification sheet identify MCD1310ST, while Amazon lists MCPMCD1310ST as its model name and MCD1310ST as its model number. Treat MCP as a listing prefix, not a second verified appliance code. The manual cover matches MCD1310ST, but one interior panel illustration says MCD1311ST, so do not transfer claims unique to that neighboring model.

Separate the 1,000-W output from the 1,500-W input

The exact manual gives 1,000 W as cooking output and 1,500 W as electrical input at 120 V / 60 Hz. These figures describe different sides of the appliance: output belongs in cooking-power comparisons, while input belongs with supply planning. MC Appliance lists 1.3 cu. ft. of cavity space. A larger volume is useful only when the actual dish and tray clearances work, so do not infer a platter size from capacity alone.

Choose among the documented controls

MC Appliance lists ten power levels and six preset cooking modes; the exact sheet also names auto-defrost for meat, poultry and fish and a speedy-cook function. Those are practical control options for someone who wants shortcuts as well as manual time and power settings. The saved sources do not establish sensor cooking, however. Presets and automatic defrost should not be described as sensor operation or as proof of any particular heating result.

Measure the body and the cookware independently

The product sheet lists a 22 × 13.5 × 18.5-in. case and a 36.8-lb. weight. Those measurements can screen a counter, shelf or delivery path, but they do not replace the clearance instructions in the full manual. The reviewed sources do not state turntable diameter. If your regular dish is wide, check the supplied tray and the dish's rotation path rather than treating 1.3 cu. ft. as a fit guarantee.

Plan countertop use without assuming a trim kit

MC Appliance identifies countertop installation and a stainless interior and exterior. No exact trim-kit code or approved built-in conversion was found for MCD1310ST. Keep airflow space around the appliance as the manual directs, and do not plan a cabinet opening from its outer dimensions alone. The reviewed product documents also do not classify this model for foodservice; a business buyer should verify duty class, service expectations and circuit requirements with the manufacturer.

Use the verified direct model link carefully

Amazon's checked B01KHZ4ANA page identifies a countertop Magic Chef microwave, gives MCD1310ST as the model number and MCPMCD1310ST as the model name, and supports the tagged direct destination. That evidence establishes the model-to-ASIN link, not a current price, stock status or condition. Search results can still surface the MCD1311ST; confirm MCD1310ST on the offer and its rating plate before relying on suffix-specific details.

What else to compare

Compare MCD1310ST with MCD1311ST only after checking each exact suffix. For a smaller cavity and known 10-in. tray, use the saved compact-model records; for a confirmed sensor path, select an exact model whose manual explicitly documents sensor cooking. MCD1310ST is distinguished here by its 1.3-cu.-ft. stainless body, 1,000-W output, six presets and verified direct ASIN.

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Before you buy

What capacity and cooking output does MCD1310ST have?

MC Appliance lists 1.3 cu. ft.; the exact manual lists 1,000-W cooking output and separate 1,500-W input.

Is MCPMCD1310ST a different model?

Amazon uses it as the model name while its model-number field says MCD1310ST; the MCP prefix is retained as listing text, not a separate verified model.

Does it have sensor cooking?

The saved exact-model sources do not establish sensor cooking, so that attribute remains unknown.

How large is its turntable?

The reviewed product page, specification and manual do not provide a verified turntable diameter.

Can it be built into a cabinet?

Countertop use is documented; no exact trim-kit compatibility or built-in conversion was verified.

Does B01KHZ4ANA identify this model?

The checked Amazon item details name MCD1310ST as model number and MCPMCD1310ST as model name, supporting the tagged direct link.

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

Magic Chef MCD1310ST is a stainless countertop microwave with 1.3 cu. ft., 1,000-W output and separate 1,500-W input at 120 V / 60 Hz. Its six presets and ten levels are documented; sensor operation, tray diameter, trim fit and foodservice classification are not. The manual's MCD1311ST illustration remains a code discrepancy. Amazon B01KHZ4ANA supports a tagged direct link to MCD1310ST.

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