The Toshiba ML-EC42P(SS) is a medium-sized, mid-range microwave, oven, and air fryer. It has some extra features that not all microwaves include, like a steam sensor and a mute controls option. Like other combo microwaves, it comes with cooking racks for when you're using its air fryer or oven function.
Our Verdict
The Toshiba ML-EC42P(SS) is a fast 1000-watt microwave. It'll heat your food quickly, although the GE JES1109RRSS, which is also a combo oven and microwave, can do it faster.
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Heats food quickly.
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Has a steam sensor.
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Mute controls option.
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Bulky design.
Compared To Other Microwaves
The Toshiba ML-EC42P(SS) is a combo microwave, oven, and air fryer with a medium-sized cooking chamber. Unlike the GE JES1109RRSS, a slightly cheaper multi-function microwave, it has sensor cooking programs, so it can detect steam and automatically adjust the cooking time as needed. The Panasonic NN-CD87KS is a more premium option. While it has a similarly-sized cooking chamber and most of the same features, you might prefer its higher-end look and controls.
If you're still looking for a microwave, check out the best microwaves and the best over-the-range microwaves.
Test Results
Because a panel protrudes from the back of the appliance, it takes up more space on your counter than the GE JES1109RRSS, which has a smaller cooking chamber.
This microwave has a medium-sized cooking chamber, so it'll fit all but the very biggest dishes. The light inside isn't the brightest, but you can still see inside quite well.
This microwave doubles as an air fryer and oven. When using it as a microwave, it has plenty of features. Unlike the GE JES1109RRSS, which is also a combo oven/air fryer/microwave, it has a steam sensor, so you don't necessarily need to manually select the cooking time. It has a 'warm hold' function and a 'Favorite' button so you can save and easily access your own custom programs. You can also combine microwaving and baking or microwaving and air frying to heat food quickly and crisp it at the same time.
Microwaves all perform similarly when it comes to evenly heating food in shallow dishes. The evenness of heating depends on factors like what kind of food you're heating up and in what amount. You can read more about our investigations into microwave performance here.
Like with shallow dishes, microwaves all perform similarly for heating food in deeper containers like bowls. Evenness depends on what you're heating, your specific container, and where you place it. You can read more about our investigations into microwave performance here.