Danby Designer DDMW01440WG1 1.4 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with Sensor Cooking
- Countertop Microwave Oven
- 1.4 cu ft
- 1000 watts
- Push button
A capable everyday countertop microwave for the size, as long as you are fine building cook times from express presets rather than typing a number directly.
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How it ranks among the 85 countertop microwave ovens we track
4.3★ across 78 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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Overview
The Danby Designer DDMW01440WG1 is a 1.4 cubic foot countertop microwave rated at 1000 watts with 10 power levels and a humidity sensor that adjusts cook time automatically. It includes 9 sensor cooking presets along with auto defrost by weight or time and separate melt, soften and warm functions.
Time entry works through express buttons for 1 to 6 minutes plus a plus 30 second button rather than a direct minute keypad, so longer cook times mean repeatedly pressing plus 30 after selecting the nearest express setting. Danby's own product copy elsewhere describes 1100 watts, which does not match the 1000-watt figure in the spec sheet, so buyers should not assume a higher wattage than what is listed.
- 1.4 cu ft capacity, 1000 watts, 10 power levels
- 9 sensor cooking presets plus auto defrost
- Melt, soften and warm functions
- Child safety lock and glass turntable
Who it's for
Suits anyone who wants a straightforward microwave with sensor presets for common foods and does not mind entering longer cook times a step at a time. Less suited to anyone who wants to punch in an exact cook time directly, since there is no dedicated minute keypad.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers who use it for everyday meals like that it fits larger plates and call it easy to clean, with one saying it outperformed every microwave they had previously owned. The clearest complaint is the lack of a direct time entry keypad, with one buyer describing having to press an express button and then plus 30 seconds repeatedly to reach a longer cook time, and a separate report of the clock refusing to set.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Fits larger plates and dishes than many compact microwaves
- 9 sensor presets cover common foods without guesswork
- Easy to clean glass turntable
- No direct minute keypad, only express buttons plus a 30 second add
- One buyer could not get the clock to set despite repeated attempts
- Wattage is listed as 1000W though some product copy states 1100W
Specifications
| Brand | Danby |
|---|---|
| Model | DDMW01440WG1 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 34.17 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 17.6 × 21.7 × 12.2 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.4 cu ft |
| Defrost System Type | Auto Defrost |
| Heating Method | microwave radiation |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1000 watts |
| Number of Power Levels | 10 |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Energy Consumption | 1100 Watts |
| Power Consumption | 1000 Watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Inner Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Countertop |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Owner's Manual |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1.5 years |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Push button |
| Number of Programs | 9 |
| Cooking Program | Sensor Cook, Auto Defrost, Melt, Soften, Warm |
| Timer Function | Timer Function Available |
| Item Type Name | Sensor Microwave |
| Additional Features | Auto Cook, Child Safety Lock, Defrost, Express Cook, Shortcut Keys |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in countertop microwave ovens.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danby Designer DDMW01440WG1 1.4 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with Sensor CookingThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 78 | 3.9 / 5 |
| COMFEE' EM720CPL-PMB Countertop Microwave Oven with Sound On/OffCOMFEE' | 4.4 / 5 | 28,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Panasonic Microwave Oven NN-SN686S Stainless Steel Countertop/Built-In with Inverter…Panasonic | 4.3 / 5 | 8,400 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Nostalgia RMO4BK Retro 0.9 Cubic Foot 800-Watt Countertop Microwave OvenNostalgia | 4.6 / 5 | 1,200 | 4.4 / 5 |
| TOSHIBA EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave Ovens 1.2 Cu FtTOSHIBA | 4.4 / 5 | 32,299 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Danby DDMW01440WG1
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many watts is this microwave?
The spec sheet lists 1000 watts with 10 power levels, though some of Danby's own copy references 1100 watts, so treat 1000W as the figure to plan around.
Can I type in an exact cook time?
Not directly. Cook time comes from express buttons for 1 to 6 minutes combined with a plus 30 second button, so longer times take multiple presses.
Does it have sensor cooking?
Yes, a built in humidity sensor adjusts cook time automatically across 9 presets for foods like popcorn, potato and reheat.