RCA

RCA RMW712WH 0.7 Cu. Ft. 700-Watt Microwave - White

4.2 (5 reviews)

A compact 0.7 cu. ft. countertop microwave with 10 power levels and one-touch cooking for everyday meals.

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Overview

The RCA RMW712WH is a 0.7-cubic-foot countertop microwave designed for compact spaces where a full-size unit would be impractical. With 700 watts of cooking power spread across 10 adjustable power levels, it handles everyday tasks — reheating coffee, making popcorn, defrosting meat, warming leftovers — with simple digital controls and an LED display. Six one-touch cooking menus cover the most common microwave uses: baked potato, popcorn, pizza, frozen dinner, beverage, and reheat. Just press the button and the microwave selects the right power and time automatically.

Beyond the presets, the RMW712WH includes auto defrost, cook-by-weight, and defrost-by-weight functions that help take the guesswork out of meal prep. A removable glass turntable keeps food rotating for more even heating, and the digital kitchen timer doubles as a standalone countdown when you are not using the microwave. The white finish is clean and neutral, fitting easily into most kitchen or break room décor. At roughly 20 by 15 by 11 inches, it leaves enough counter space in smaller kitchens while still accepting standard-size microwave-safe plates and bowls inside its cavity.

Key Features

7/10-cubic-foot microwave

Digital kitchen timer; digital clock; removable glass turntable

LED display; auto defrost; express cooking

6 one-touch cooking menus; power levels: 10; 700 watts

Measures 20 by 15 by 11 inches

Specifications

Brand
RCA
Model
RMW712WH
Capacity
0.7 cubic feet
Wattage
700 watts
Power Levels
10
Cooking Programs
6 one-touch menus (baked potato, popcorn, pizza, frozen dinner, beverage, reheat)
Display
LED
Features
Digital kitchen timer, digital clock, removable glass turntable, auto defrost, express cooking, cook by weight, defrost by weight
Dimensions
Approximately 20 x 15 x 11 inches
Color
White

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Compact 0.7 cu. ft. footprint fits well on smaller countertops, in dorm rooms, and in office kitchens
  • Ten adjustable power levels provide good control for everything from gentle defrosting to full-power cooking
  • Six one-touch preset menus simplify common tasks like popcorn, beverages, and reheating
  • Auto defrost and cook-by-weight functions take the guesswork out of thawing frozen items

👎 Cons

  • 700-watt output means longer cook times compared to 1000-watt or higher microwaves
  • 0.7 cu. ft. interior is too small for large dishes, full-size dinner plates, or family-size portions
  • White exterior can show stains and discoloration more visibly over time than stainless steel finishes
  • No built-in inverter technology, so low power levels cycle on and off rather than delivering true reduced power

Frequently Asked Questions

The microwave measures approximately 20 by 15 by 11 inches (width x depth x height), so make sure your countertop or shelf space can accommodate it with a few inches of clearance on each side for ventilation.
It has six one-touch menus: baked potato, popcorn, pizza, frozen dinner, beverage, and reheat. Each sets the appropriate power level and time automatically.
Yes, it includes a removable glass turntable that rotates food during cooking for more even heating.
700 watts handles reheating, defrosting, and cooking standard microwave meals effectively. Cooking times may run slightly longer than higher-wattage models, but the difference is modest for everyday tasks like warming leftovers, making popcorn, or heating beverages.