this microwave is exceptional the drop down door makes reaching in etc easier than dodging the door on my previous appliance,, also ther are plenty of cooking options ,, it took me a little while to understand some of the functions but its worth it ,, i also bought the matching oven and they look great together ,, the clock read out is white and not over glaring ,, the beeping end of programme is not too loud and the overall running is not too loud compared to my old appliance ,