This microwave is beautiful to look at, very high-tech in appearance. The only thing that shows up on the black door is the time.  When you open the door, the menu lights up on the door and there is also one posted inside the microwave.  After you're finished with the microwave or the light fixture, these options on the door turn off again.  There are so many features on this unit that I haven't had the time to experiment with many of them, but so far every feature I have used has been easy.  The only negative I can mention is that when I want to turn on the light that shines over the range, I have to open the microwave door in order for the light options to appear.  The options stay lit until I turn off the over-the-range light.  I just wish there was an option on the front of the microwave door to turn the light on without having to open the door each time.  Other than this minor issue I absolutely love my new microwave.