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The TOSHIBA EM131A5C-BS is a powerful 1000W countertop microwave with a spacious 1.2 cu.ft interior and a 12.4-inch glass turntable. Featuring advanced Smart Sensor Technology, it automatically adjusts cooking based on food humidity for perfect results. With 10 power levels, 6 preset menus, and convenient one-touch start, it’s designed for fast, precise cooking. The sleek black stainless steel finish complements any modern kitchen, while ECO+Mute mode ensures quiet operation. Ideal for professionals and busy millennials seeking efficiency and style in their kitchen appliances.












| ASIN | B071WCB1T6 |
| Additional Features | ECO+Mute, Humidity sensor |
| Best Sellers Rank | #149 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #1 in Countertop Microwave Ovens |
| Brand | TOSHIBA |
| Brand Name | TOSHIBA |
| Capacity | 1.2 cubic feet |
| Color | Black Stainless Steel |
| Controller Type | Touch |
| Cooking Program | 10 power levels, One touch start for multiple food presets, Pre-programmed sensor menu |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 32,658 Reviews |
| Defrost System Type | Defrost |
| Energy Consumption | 1550 watts |
| Frequency | 60 hertz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00839724015492 |
| Heating Method | electromagnetic radiation |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons, Keypad |
| Included Components | Glass Turntable, Manual Instruction, Microwave Oven, Roller Ring |
| Inner Material | Stainless Steel |
| Installation Type | Countertop |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 14.6"D x 20.6"W x 11.8"H |
| Item Highlight | 12.4" Removable Turntable, Smart Humidity Sensor, 12 Auto Menus, Mute Function, ECO Mode, Easy Clean Interior |
| Item Type Name | TOSHIBA EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave Oven, 1.2 Cu Ft, 12.4" Removable Turntable, Smart Humidity Sensor, 12 Auto Menus, Mute Function, ECO Mode, Easy Clean Interior, Black Color, 1000W |
| Item Weight | 34.6 pounds |
| Manufacturer | TOSHIBA |
| Manufacturer Part Number | EM131A5C-BS |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Model Name | EM131A5C-BS |
| Model Number | EM131A5C-BS |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Power Levels | 10 |
| Number of Programs | 10 |
| Power Consumption | 1000 watts |
| Product Dimensions | 14.6"D x 20.6"W x 11.8"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential |
| Special Feature | ECO+Mute, Humidity sensor |
| Timer Function | Timer Function Available |
| Turntable Diameter | 12.4 inches |
| UPC | 839724015492 |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
| Wattage | 1000 watts |
A**R
Working great so far. Maybe a bit noisy, but still recommended.
Just got this microwave when our above-range microwave quit. The size is good for our countertop. Before ordering, I marked off the 16" x 20.6" footprint to be sure it was not too big. The inside and turntable are just large enough for a full-size dinner plate, so I wouldn't want to get anything smaller. I never use the fancy programming; I just do timed cooking at high-power almost exclusively. So for that, this microwave is great and easy to use. It seems to heat things a bit faster than the Kenmore Elite microwave that gave out on us. It has a nice appearance in our kitchen. You can turn off the bell/beep, which I appreciate. My only criticism is it is louder than our other microwave -- noise that seems to be from the outer metal casing maybe -- but it's not so bad that I wouldn't buy this one again. All in all, it's a very good microwave and a super value. Minus 1/2 star for noise, rounded up to 5 stars. Now we need to figure out what to do with our dead above-range microwave.
M**C
Great Replacement Microwave
I bought this microwave to replace my old one, and I’m very happy with my choice. It heats food quickly and evenly, the controls are easy to use, and it’s a nice size without taking up too much counter space. I also like that it’s quiet and has plenty of power for everyday use. So far, it’s been reliable and has worked exactly as I expected. Overall, I’m very pleased with this microwave and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a dependable replacement.
C**E
I think it's worth it
I almost didn't buy it because it was only 1000 watts. This sounds stupid but I like Marie Calendar's Chicken Pot Pie. The directions are for 1100 watt microwave. I googled what if it's lower than 1100. It said to ensure food safety and even cooking. I've worked with food. Food safety is always #1 priority. Then I remembered most of the time I cooked it at 90% power anyway. I've had no problem so far. I need to pick up some chicken pot pies to test it for sure. Unless something drastic happens when cooking them. I give this my 5 star gotta give it a try stamp of approval. I'll update if the Pot pies are a fail.
J**I
Great microwave .. but possibly beware?!?
This was a great microwave. It lasted me from March 2019 till December 2025. All of the great things that others say about it are true and I could find absolutely nothing negative about it's operation. That being said ... the day it stopped working properly I was home. I had used it an hour earlier to heat up a breakfast bowl. I was doing something in another room and I heard it beep once and I knew no one was home to use it other than me. I went to investigate and it was humming as though it were on. The clock was at 00:00 as though power had been lost. I was home all morning and there had been no outage. I touched it and was surprised that the exterior was extremely hot and it was running on its own. I believe that if I had not been there that there would have been a fire. It took hours for this thing to cool off and any subsequent attempts at plugging it back in got me the humming and some crackling. I got my money's worth but now will be wary of leaving my future microwave plugged in 24/7.
S**N
So good I bought it twice!
This unit has served me well for the past 5 or 6 years (yes, that's about the average lifespan of microwaves these days), and it started making a humming noise after the cook cycle was over. The humming would stop when opening the door. So I knew it was about to fail on me. Everything about this unit is intuitive and easy to use, so decided to order the same one again. When it arrived there were some differences. It has a new type of handle mandated by law, you have to lift up on it like a trigger before the door will open. The new LED readout is white and sharp, the older one was blue and slightly larger and more diffuse I think. But most importantly, the plate spinning transport is redesigned for the better. The old one had that tiny 3-wing thing in the center that interfaces with the plate, and the plate rode on a plastic ring with 3 wheels attached. The metal floor below the plate had a valley that the ring would ride in. EVERY microwave I've owned with that design had the same failure - when cooking moisture collects in that valley and the wheels ride through it, inevitably it RUSTS the paint and leaves an ugly ring that can't be cleaned or spray painted to look new (I tried). This new unit has replaced the tiny 3-wing plate spinner with a large 3-arm spinner with wheels attached, no need for a ring with wheels anymore (see my photo). And it's not down in a valley anymore, so no rust.
E**.
Great microwave.
We love this microwave. It's easy to use, easy to clean, fits well on the counter top. This is the same microwave we bought 4 years ago, and we were really pleased to see it is still available. The new required child protection on it is easy to use, and it only took us a week to stop even noticing it was there. Definitely recommend.
J**N
Holy durability!
I LOVE the beeper off function so much. No more rude noise during midnight heat & eats. And it has lasted a LOT longer than ALL the bigger competitors of the same size and power. I've actually never had a microwave last this long. The LED light inside gets a little fluttery if there's steam but still survives as good as ever. Darn easy to clean too, smart interior mold design. Every button still works like a charm and the RIGHT amount of power for a single small kitchen. Some pretty smart features too. Its got that feature that lets you tap as few buttons as possible to do simple cooks too, or even bigger ones. Worth every penny.
O**S
Modern Disposable Crap
I had high hopes for this microwave when I bought it two years ago, I really thought Toshiba was a top-notch brand. The first one they sent me of this model right out of the box was a dud. Upon plugging it in. It began to arc inside like a lightning storm and the control pad did this weird constant blinking thing. I returned it through Amazon in August 2024 and they sent me a replacement. This one has worked relatively well until recently a few months ago it started making this weird banging sound after being on for a minute or two. The sound went away and returned a few weeks later and has been coming gradually more of a constant problem going forward I believe that the bearings that control the turntable mechanism are failing. So, this microwave only came with a one year warranty, and I did not purchase an extended warranty. It's a disposable piece of crap and certainly not worth fixing. I will never buy another Toshiba appliance or product again I previously owned a Frigidaire brand microwave which lasted almost 6 years with constant daily use. This is just two years old and it's ready for the trash bin too bad because it looks nice aesthetically in my kitchen and it has decent features.
M**O
Excelente microondas fácil de usar.o
Estoy muy satisfecho con este microondas. Funciona de maravilla y es fácil de usar. Se lo recomiendo a cualquiera que busque un microondas sencillo y funcional.
W**N
Fantastic, and NO BEEPING SOUNDS
I was going through my past orders and didn't realize I hadn't reviewed this yet, which is crazy because I feel like evangelizing about it, I love it that much. I've had this oven for 3 years now, and I couldn't possibly be happier with it. It functions well, it's really easy to use and clean, and best of all NO BEEPING. The silent operation of this oven is its best feature and the primary reason I ordered it. I know most people are probably happy to operate it with the beeping sounds, but if having the option to silence all beeping sounds is as essential to you as it was to me then this is your oven. Once in awhile when the power goes out I'll have to reset the silent mode when I reset the clock, but other than that I never hear any beeping from it whatsoever. Not when the buttons are pressed, not when the cooking cycle is done. I've seen some reviews saying it's loud when cooking, but it's no louder than any other microwave - I don't know what these people are talking about. All microwaves make some noise when cooking.
M**K
As good as it gets
We searched endlessly for a new microwave for our new home and happened to come across a Wirecutter article (do a web search for it) where they took some of the most popular microwaves and put them through a ton of tests. The Toshiba models were at the top of the list for even cooking (use potatoes for testing), best popcorn performance with the least amount of kernels left at the end, good defrost performance, intuitive easy to use controls and their one year warranty you supposedly don't send the unit back, rather you provide them with a receipt and they issue you a refund cheque which is much appreciated. So far we love the unit as it's easy for our kids to use as it has that basic 1980's style control layout not one of these new ones that tries to be some science fiction 2120 food preparation units. Popcorn bags come out perfect and reheating food is nice and even. First Toshiba microwave I've ever owned and I don't know I'll ever go back to Panasonic after this. Update April 2024: The unit has now died. It did a bag of microwave popcorn, then another family went to use it and the interior light was going on and off like it was shorting out and the screen was doing the same. Unplugged, plugged back in but same issue. At this point it's faulty and no idea where to begin to try and repair it so off to electronic recycling it goes. Managed to get 4.5 years out of it but not super impressed.
J**E
Muy bien, microondas y ya.
Hace su función muy bien, no es smart no tiene WiFi. Es un horno y es de lo mejor en su clase.
A**R
Great microwave!
This microwave has served us well! It heated our food relatively evenly and quickly than our previous microwaves we've owned. But after 5 years, 9 months, and 10 days, it started running by itself when the door is closed without starting it and it won't stop until you open the door. Unplugging it seemed to fix the issue. However, after just a week, it stopped heating food completely at any power setting. After reading about using a microwave at full power all the time for the size of our family, it would only last 4-5 years instead of the expected 10 years. In this case, I guess it has reached the end of it's life. As far as design goes, I wish the plug was flat and angled so that it isn't sticking out of the wall and cable management would be neater. It's a little bit hard to clean the corners because the inside isn't seamless and food sometimes can get stuck in between the seams. Gently getting those out with a brush seems to work for us. Getting the glass tray back on top of the ring with wheels is a guessing game turning it just right until it falls into place on the small spinning mechanism in the middle. The new microwave we got (also a Toshiba) seems to have fixed this issue with a built in spinning platform which removes the guess work to some degree. Overall, this microwave worked really well for us, until it didn't. But such is expected I guess for the way we used it.
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