I have had this oven for 3 days and hate it. It may have some brilliant cooking features but fails on some of the most basic and important features. First the display and touch panel. I do not require glasses for everyday functions such as general reading, driving etc. but I cannot read the appalling display on this Hotpoint model without wearing reading glasses. The display is so dim and vague it is almost non-existant. Second problem with the touch controls is that they are so complicated. I have been measured with an iq of 142 and yet find the Hotpoint system unnecessarily complex and frustrating. Third and to me the most important failing is that you cannot set it to do multiple functions automatically on microwave setting. For example; The first morning I used this appliance was to cook porridge for 2 people. On my old Panasonic I could set it for 5 mins. on full power then set it for 5 mins. on simmer, all carried out automatically so that I could walk away till completion. With this model I need to set it for 5 mins. on full power. Stand and wait for program to complete and then reset for a further 5 mins on simmer power level. This to me is the most basic and necessary function of a microwave oven. Not just for porridge, that's just an example . There are many cooking processes where you need to bring something to temperature and then simmer. This appliance cannot do that automatically. So along with the appalling dim display, the over complicated touch control system and the failure to carry out basic functions then this is one appliance that is going back. Jamie Oliver praises its great multi function abilities which most of us use only occasionally. The everyday functions that we all buy a microwave oven for, I am afraid Hotpoint designers have failed miserably

We've been using this microwave for a month now and are thrilled with it. My main criticism would be the dim lighting on the display which can be hard to see, but this isn't enough to put us off. We have used the convection oven function and our Yorkshire puddings came out as good as our normal oven. Overall, very pleased!

nice looking easy to use and came with a lot of extras which ot her makes usually charge extra for. Very quiet in use and easy to operate.

Ordered my 4 No Hotpoint built-in microwaves and got them next day what great service once again.

Good looking and easy to use this is exactly what a family needs.

Very difficult to read the screen which is a shame because it offers lots of features

Simple installation just unpack plug in, lift into unit and fix in place with the two screws provided, read the instructions and away you go. The warm up time of the "Oven" is a trifle slow but then it is a large space to warm up.

Poor quality. Spend more money and buy a decent make. Wish I had the option to score Zero stars.