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4.4 | 19 Reviews

2.2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave with 1,200-Watt Cooking Power

Whirlpool WMC50522HW

Features

  • 1200-Watt Microwave Cooking Power for fast cooking and defrosting
  • Cook various dishes with 2.2 Cu. Ft. Capacity
  • Hide smudges with fingerprint-resistant steel
  • Get the right amount of heat and time with Microwave Presets

Quick Specs

  • Type: Microwave
  • Style: Countertop
  • Width: 24"
  • Height: 12.5625"
  • Depth: 19.625"
  • Energy Star Rated: No
  • Microwave Capacity: 2.2 cu. ft.
  • Microwave Wattage: 1200.0 watts
  • Recessed Turntable: Yes
  • Convection Microwave: No
  • WiFi Connected: No

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Dishwasher-Safe Turntable Plate

Clean up spills on the turntable by simply putting it in the dishwasher.

1,200-Watt Cooking Power Get quick and even cooking with 1,200 watts of cooking power.

1200-Watt Cooking Power Cooks quickly to boil water, defrost ingredients or warm completed dishes to enjoy again.

2.2 cu. ft. Capacity Microwave food in containers of almost any size with the most capacity available among Whirlpool® countertop microwaves.

Add 30 Seconds Option Quickly set the microwave timer to 30 seconds or add it to already in-progress cooking time with the touch of a button.

Control Lock Disables the control panel to avoid unintended use or other changes to your cooking settings.

Dishwasher-Safe Turntable Plate Clean up spills on the turntable by simply putting it in the dishwasher.

Electronic Touch Controls Navigate through cooking modes and options with controls that are as easy to use as they are to clean.

Fingerprint-Resistant Hide fingerprints and smudges with steel that easily wipes clean. Available in Black Stainless, Sunset Bronze, and Stainless Steel colors.

Microwave Built-In Trim Kit (Optional) Create a custom look that allows for easy installation in standard-sized cabinets over select 27" or 30" wall ovens.

Microwave Presets Get just the right amount of heat and time, whether you re cooking or defrosting, with specific preset options.

Recessed Glass Turntable Heat larger items like cooking bowls so you can prepare vegetables, party mix or soups in the microwave.

Sensor Cooking Automatically tracks the cooking progress of your food and adjusts the cook time as needed.

Features

  • 1200-Watt Microwave Cooking Power for fast cooking and defrosting
  • Cook various dishes with 2.2 Cu. Ft. Capacity
  • Hide smudges with fingerprint-resistant steel
  • Get the right amount of heat and time with Microwave Presets
Certifications
Ada Compliant Yes
Prop65 Standard
Controls
Control Location Right
Control Type Electronic Touch
Display Color White
Electronic Display Type LED
Microwave Selections Add 30 Seconds; Beverage; Control Lock; Cook Power; Cook Time; Cook/Start; Defrost; Dinner Plate; End of Cycle Signal; Favorites; Fresh Vegetable; Frozen Entree; Frozen Vegetable; Off/Cancel; Pizza; Popcorn; Potato; Soup; Timer
Number of Keypads 1
Number of Power Levels 10
Number of Quick Touch/one-touch Selections 9
Number of Sensor Control Keypads 6
Details
Cavity Finish Powder Coat
Clock Yes
Door Opening Direction Left
Grill No
Microwave Configuration Countertop
Microwave Type Countertop
Turntable Recessed
Work Surface Light No
Dimensions
Product Height 12.5625
Carton Height 16
Gross Weight 68
Carton Depth 22.5
Carton Width 26.5
Product Depth 19.625
Net Weight 0
Product Width 24.0
Exterior Details
Cabinet Color White
General
Microwave Interior Light Incandescent
Microwave Details
Door Release Push Button
Number of Microwave Racks 0
Sensor Cooking Yes
Turntable Diameter Size 16.563
Oven Details
Convection No
Cooking Power 1,200
Smart Compatibility
Connectivity No
Works With No
Ventilation Details
Blower Type Forced Air
Fan Speed Indicator No
Night Light Yes

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Microwave
  • Style: Countertop

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 24"
  • Height: 12.5625"
  • Depth: 19.625"

  • Features

  • Energy Star Rated: No
  • Microwave Capacity: 2.2 cu. ft.
  • Microwave Wattage: 1200.0 watts
  • Recessed Turntable: Yes
  • Convection Microwave: No
  • WiFi Connected: No

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4.4 out of 5

78% of reviewers recommend this product.

5 Stars

Large family capacity!

Stach 11/9/2019

Didn't realize how much we use a microwave till the old one quit working. Happy with this purchase!
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1 Stars

Poorly designed and the door is a real problem

Dissatisfied William 9/10/2019

This is regarding the 2/2 cu ft model. We had a Whirlpool Gold Microwave for 15 years and it was flawless, until it wore out. We went with this model based on the previous reputation. Both the design of the door and the beep notification are reasons to avoid this model and Whirlpool microwaves in general. I have read enough reviews that confirm the poor quality issues. Yes the magnetron works, but that is really to be expected on much less expensive models. The door is still a big problem after more than 6 months of ownership. Not only that, at times the door when closing will zero out the clock which has to be reset. Five beeps for a completed meal is fine, but every other minute it repeats the same if you don't open the door or press the x off button. Most good microwaves finish beeping with the door opened. Not this one. It is a royal pain. I cannot recommend this one.
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No, I do not recommend this product

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4 Stars

nice sleek design

Barbara99 8/10/2019

I replaced my old whirlpool microwave that was 15 years old. love it
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5 Stars

Love the huge inside of the microwave

Sparkle1 8/9/2019

Fantastic microwave. Very easy to use love the space inside
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4 Stars

Hard to open

madge65 5/31/2019

I like all but one thing about this oven. It is too hard to open for old people with arthritic fingers. It should have a handle that you can just grab hold of and open the oven.
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5 Stars

Excellent microwave

Jim5812 5/4/2019

Easy to use and looks great in our kitchen! A great addition to replace an old worn out microwave and the microwave kit makes it look custom!
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4 Stars

So far it works well and is easy to use.

Best NaNa Ever 3/25/2019

I bought an identical microwave less than a year ago and began having problems. I hope the replacement does not have the same problems.
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5 Stars

Great features

Lenore39 2/11/2019

I have had the new microwave since December. Works great and very spacious inside.
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5 Stars

I like it very much

Cecile Wagner 1/15/2019

I bought this a year ago and it was still under warranty for a replacement. This is nicer and was installed for free. Love Whirlpool.
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5 Stars

microwave

Whoknew 12/21/2018

Bought this over a month ago and a very pleased with looks and performance.
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3 Stars

Good and Bad

Sklear 9/19/2018

The microwave is large, powerful, and whisper quiet, but the door is difficult to open. Depressing the button to open the door required a lot of pressure and once depressed the door takes one to two seconds to open. I would have returned it to the store, but it was the only model with a frame kit that fit the custom opening.
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5 Stars

Innovative and efficient.

Niad 8/22/2018

I bought this for one of our classrooms at a Head Start and the teachers just adore it because it is large enough for them to cook projects for their whole class.
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5 Stars

Love it.

AJFL 8/17/2018

This came with the home that I purchased but so far it works great. It took awhile to figure out how to turn it on since it does not actually have the standard buttons that most microwaves have.
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5 Stars

Great microwave

Hackensack47 8/2/2018

Replaced a similar older unit, but the new unit is larger and has a good feature set.
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4 Stars

Like features

TOBl 4/5/2018

Pleased with my microwave oven. Wide range of features and so quite. Only feature I would want to see improved is easier door opener. The old one I replaced had a bar on the bottom of the door that required little effort. Really like the retail store and people where I bought it.
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5 Stars

Thank you Whirlpool

Snewt453 4/2/2018

I bought this to replace the GE model that failed just over a year of purchasing. Very pleased with the purchase and will not go back to GE ever. The service was very poor when it came to ordering a replacement. The model we ordered was discontinued and we didn't know so they shipped the wrong model wrong color and then they tried to say we ordered wrong on our end. Whirlpool for life.
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4 Stars

Replacement for old model

Burke04 1/29/2018

Bought as a replacement for the microwave that came with the house. This one is very similar in style & features and fit in the wall space where the previous one had been. We were able to use the trim kit from the old one - not an exact fit but it worked and we are probably the only ones that would even notice it. The microwave works fine so far; nice and roomy but this one doesn't have the optional rack like the old one.
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5 Stars

Lot's of room

rural woman 1/24/2018

I upgraded from a small microwave to this larger one and I am glad. I am able to defrost larger items with the weight defrost and other items with the timed defrost.
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4 Stars

replacement of appliance

ablesss42 11/18/2017

replaced this appliance last month because the other one malfunctioned
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