# Toshiba ML-EM23P\(SS\) 800W 23-litre microwave

The Toshiba ML-EM23P\(SS\) is a 23-litre solo microwave rated at 800 watts, with digital controls, one-touch express cooking and six listed auto-cook programmes. Its countertop format and defrost options suit everyday reheating and cooking, while buyers should note that the listing’s claims about power levels and some operating details are not fully consistent.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: Toshiba
- Model: ML-EM23P\(SS\)
- Category: Home & Kitchen > Kitchen Appliances > Microwaves
- Price: 74.78 GBP
- Previous price: 87.99 GBP
- Discount: 15%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T18:10:29.004Z
- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 8988

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## At a glance

- Six auto-cook programmes and one-touch express cooking offer quick access to frequently used settings.
- Defrost is listed as automatic, with the feature description specifying weight- or time-based operation.
- The listing describes a stainless-steel finish and an easy-clean surface.
- A child-lock function is claimed in the feature description.

## Pros

- 23-litre capacity offers room for a range of routine household cooking and reheating while retaining a countertop format.
- Express cooking can be started by selecting a time from 1 second to 6 minutes, according to the listing.
- The combination of digital controls, a timer and pre-programmed options offers several ways to set everyday cooking.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: Toshiba
- Model: ML-EM23P\(SS\)
- Product type: microwave oven
### Cooking
- Microwave output: 800 watts
- Capacity: 23 litres
- Power consumption listed: 800 Watts
- Power levels listed: 11
- Auto-cook programmes: 6
- Cooking programme: Auto Cook
- Defrost system: Auto Defrost
- Heating method: microwave radiation
- Turntable diameter: 31.4 Centimetres
- Timer: Timer Function Available
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 39.7D x 48.5W x 29.3H centimetres
- Weight listed: 13.11 Kilograms
- Installation type: Countertop, Freestanding
### Controls and electrical
- Control method listed: Button
- User input listed: Buttons
- Voltage: 240 Volts
- Frequency: 50 Hz
### Materials and finish
- Colour: Silver
- Material listed: Stainless Steel
### Other listing details
- Recommended use: Residential
- Manufacturer part number: EM823A-P00F00
- Country of origin: China

## Before you buy

- The listing consistently identifies the model as an 800-watt, 23-litre solo microwave, but other details are inconsistent or unconfirmed: the title says six auto-cook settings while the details list six programmes, and the listing gives 11 power levels without a matching description of those levels. Listed control types vary between Button and Buttons. The exterior is given as 39.7D x 48.5W x 29.3H centimetres, while the feature text gives 48.5x39.7x29.3cm, and the title mentions a stainless-steel door handle whereas the material fields say Stainless Steel without clarifying which parts use it. Confirm the selected listing’s exact configuration and fit before purchase.

## In the box

- Roller ring (Included)

## A good fit for

- Households wanting a straightforward solo microwave for routine cooking, reheating and defrosting.
- Buyers who prefer one-touch express timing and pre-programmed cooking options.
- Those with countertop space for a 23-litre appliance and the listed external dimensions.

## Less suited to

- Buyers who need a grill, convection oven or combination cooking mode. The listing describes this as a solo microwave.
- Anyone requiring a confirmed, unambiguous specification for control layout, power-level count or exact exterior measurements before ordering.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes good performance for routine use and appreciates the appearance, practical capacity, easy-clean surface, straightforward controls and pre-programmed functions. Those reported strengths align with the listed 23-litre capacity and express-cook features, though they are customer perceptions rather than performance guarantees. Durability and noise experiences are mixed, with reports ranging from years of use to an early breakdown and differing views on operating or end-of-cycle noise. Buyers prioritising long-term reliability or quiet operation should treat those outcomes as uncertain.
- Positive themes: Customers report satisfactory routine performance and appreciate the appearance and usable capacity.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the easy-to-clean surface, uncomplicated controls and pre-programmed functions.
- Mixed feedback: Durability feedback varies, with reports of both long service and breakdown after a few months.
- Mixed feedback: Noise impressions differ, including reports of quiet operation and of loud noise when heating ends.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is this a solo microwave or a combination model?
The listing identifies the ML-EM23P\(SS\) as a solo microwave. It does not list grill or convection cooking.
### How much cooking space does it have?
The stated capacity is 23 litres. A turntable diameter of 31.4 Centimetres is also listed.
### What defrost options are described?
Auto Defrost is listed, and the feature description says defrost can be set by weight or time.
### What are its external dimensions?
The dimensions field lists 39.7D x 48.5W x 29.3H centimetres. The feature text presents the order differently, so check the required installation clearance against the selected listing.
### Are six auto-cook settings and 11 power levels confirmed?
The listing gives six programmes and 11 power levels, but its wording around the auto-cook settings and power-level details is not fully consistent. Confirm the controls and programme options for the specific listing.

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