Farberware Over-the-Range Microwave Oven
- Over-the-Range Microwave Oven
- 1.7 cu ft
- 1000 watts
- Touch
- More reviewed than 87%
A well-built over-the-range replacement once the packaging film is peeled off the buttons, with enough programs and venting for daily use.
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How it ranks among the 37 over-the-range microwave ovens we track
4.4★ across 1,190 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,190 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 37 over-the-range microwave ovens we track - how the scorecard works · full over-the-range microwave ovens data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 13, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The FMR17BLKD1 is Farberware's 1.7 cu. ft. over-the-range microwave, rated at 1000W output with sensor cooking, a built-in vent fan, and a stovetop light for installing above a range. It suits anyone replacing a worn-out OTR unit who wants sensor-driven presets and a child safety lock in one appliance.
Reviewers describe a range of wattage variants under the Farberware OTR line, including a 900W stainless model, so it is worth confirming FMR17BLKD1 specifically before ordering if wattage matters to your cooking. The most common early complaint is not a defect: a thick adhesive film covers the button panel out of the box and makes the controls feel stiff until it is peeled off.
- 1.7 cu. ft. interior, 1000W output / 1550W input
- Sensor cooking with auto reheat
- Time and weight defrost settings
- Child safety lock and LED display
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers call it well built and reliably quiet, with several noting it replaced older microwaves that lasted many years. The most repeated tip is to peel a hidden protective film off the button panel after unboxing, since it makes the buttons feel stiff until removed.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Sensor cooking plus time and weight defrost settings
- Vent fan and stovetop light built in
- Quieter operation than older microwaves, per multiple reviewers
- Buttons feel stiff until you peel off a hidden protective film
- Wattage varies by variant, so confirm which one you are ordering
- Fewer auto-reheat presets than some older, larger microwaves
Specifications
| Brand | Farberware |
|---|---|
| Model | FMR17BLKD1 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 17.3 × 29.8 × 16.3 inches |
| Turntable Diameter | 12.2 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.7 cu ft |
| Defrost System Type | Auto Defrost |
| Heating Method | Electric |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1000 watts |
| Number of Power Levels | 5 |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | metal |
| Inner Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Touch |
| Cooking Program | auto cook, defrost, potato, power level, reheat |
| Item Type Name | Microwave |
| Additional Features | Sensor Cooking |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential |
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| Sharp R1874T 1.1 cu. ft. 850W Sharp Stainless Steel Over-the-Range Convection Microwave…Sharp | 4.4 / 5 | 485 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the Farberware FMR17BLKD1
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Why won't the buttons on my Farberware FMR17BLKD1 respond?
New units ship with a thick protective film over the button panel. Reviewers say peeling it off, there is a small tab at the bottom of the panel, restores normal button feel.
How much interior space does the FMR17BLKD1 have?
1.7 cu. ft., with interior dimensions of about 20.9 x 12.24 x 10.12 inches.
Does this microwave include a vent fan for the stovetop below it?
Yes, it has a built-in vent fan and a stovetop light as part of the over-the-range design.