Sharp Microwaves

Sharp KB-6014LW 24 Inch Automatic Microwave Drawer

2009-12-30T03:59:00.000-08:00

Product Description

The microwave is already a modern marvel, but this microwave is downright futuristic! This is the first stand-alone Microwave Drawer. This microwave drawer is a spacious 24 inches wide! This microwave drawer is easy to install. Unlike traditional microwaves, with drawers that swing open, this microwave opens out, like a drawer! This microwave drawer opens with a touch of a button - how convenient! This powerful 1,000-watt microwave is up to any job that you give to it! Large enough to hold a traditional 9" x 13" oblong dish. The touch control panel is angled for easy use. This microwave is ideal for open plan kitchens, as well as kitchen islands! Imagine all of the space you will save on your countertop! This microwave is available in stainless steel and white. One year waranty. Assembly level/degree of difficulty: Moderate.

Sharp KB-6002LW 30 Inch Manual Microwave Drawer Wh

2009-12-25T04:35:00.000-08:00

Product Description

For the most space-efficient in built-in appliance technology, look no further than the Sharp Insight 30" Microwave Drawer with manual door. This 1000watt, 1.0 cubic feet microwave oven is 30" wide, and can be built into your cabinetry, just like a kitchen drawer! Simply pull the drawer open to reveal a microwave, positioned at just the right height for comfortable microwave cooking. Able to hold a 9" x 13" baking dish, this microwave features an advanced sensor technology to take the guesswork out of cooking. 11 sensor cook and reheat settings include popcorn and more, while 11 variable power levels allow you to customize the heat. 3 preprogrammed reheat settings and 5 auto defrost settings combined with a keep warm 30 minute button make this microwave oven one of the most user friendly. Other features include angled front mounted touch controls with digital LCD display and word prompts, manual door opening system, kitchen timer, control lock, demonstration mode, clock and minute plus button. Built-in ready without the need for an additional kit. Can be installed below any electric or gas oven. Available in Stainless Steel, White and Black. Assembly level/degree of difficulty: No Assembly Required.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #1114301 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Sharp
Model: KB-6002LW
Dimensions: .0 pounds

Features

30 Inch Manual Microwave Drawer
Can Be Installed Below Any Electric or Gas Oven
Front-Mounted Touch Controls Angled for Easy Viewing
Digital LCD Display
Microwave Drawer 1.0 cu. ft./Manaul Opening Drawer

Sharp Culinary Series Microwave 1000 Watt Dial Timer

2009-12-20T04:34:00.000-08:00

Product Description

All stainless steel cavities and sealed-in ceramic floors for cleanability and long life. Sturdy grab handles for ease of use and durability. Double safety switches, see-through door with interior oven light and thermal sensors to protect against overheating. NSF, UL, FCC. Sharp touch pad models also feature: Extra Menu doubles the memory pad to allow for 20 programs on 10 pads-easily switch from lunch to dinner menus. (Not on vending oven.) Double Quantity Pad automatically adjusts to the optimal heating time for two portions. Express Defrost automatically divides the defrost time into three stages and three power levels for easy and dependable defrosting. Memory Pads can be used as programmed or in manual operation. Memory Lock prevents memory loss during power outages. 3-Stage Programming choose from three power levels and times.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #777520 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Sharp Electronics Corp

Features

Six minute timer marked in 15-second increments
Cool Grey Cabinet - inside: 13-7/8''W x 14-5/8''D x 8-1/8''H
All stainless steel cavities and sealed-in ceramic floors for cleanability and long life
Sturdy grab handles for ease of use and durability, see-through door with interior oven light
Double safety switches, thermal sensors to protect against overheating, 120V. 14 amps. NSF, UL, FCC

Sharp #R308NK 1CUFT Black Microwave

2009-12-15T04:33:00.000-08:00

Product Description

1 CUFT, 1100W, Black, Countertop Microwave, Auto Touch Controls, New Short Cut Options, 12-5/8" Turntable, 6 Cook Options, 6 Reheat Options, 4 Defrost Options.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #317813 in Sports & Outdoors
Brand: SHARP

Features

Sharp #R308NK 1CUFT Black Microwave
SHARP

Sharp R-1872 1.1-Cubic-Foot 850-Watt Over-the-Range Convection Microwave, Bisque

2009-12-10T04:31:00.000-08:00

Product Description

Sharp microwave oven R-1872 bisque over the range convection 8 sensor cook settings plus automatic combination cooking and broiling.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #290043 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: Bisque
Brand: Sharp
Model: R-1872
Released on: 2004-01-15
Dimensions: 15.28" h x 16.34" w x 29.93" l, 82.00 pounds

Features

850-watt over-the-range convection microwave bakes, browns, broils, and roasts
2-color, 7-digit, interactive display; Smart and Easy sensor settings
1.1-cubic-foot capacity; interior light; 13-inch turntable provides even heating
Built-in exhaust system; hood light, powerful fan, low and high racks included
Measures 29-15/16 by 16-11/32 by 15-9/32 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews

Convection Microwave Cooking OTR Unit
This is our 3rd version of this same unit (1st one sold w. house...second burned out after 11 years of continuous use! This newest of this Sharp line is very good looking, beautiful Stainless throughout & larger (inside) then previous units...it has really simplified convection & mix cooking with help of it's internal computer. This is great for all of your cooking, especially cooking for 2, we never use the regular oven except for a large turkey (this unit will hold a 10# bird.) There was a problem with one of the large bolts that holds it on the back plate..did not line up correctly...that was a pain. Also shipping by UPS or FED EX ends up with a mutilated box & I'm sure damaged units (we lucked out no damage to unit- the unit is quite heavy 84# so I'm sure the carrier just "heaves" it - so if your box is badly damaged don't even open it - send it back for a new one) they should really be shipped using another source.

American Made Microwave w/convection -works great
I purchased this item for two reasons, 1) because this is a Union Made microwave assembled in TN (the only American made microwave I've found) and 2) It has a convection oven that can double as a 2nd oven.

The styling on this unit is very nice, sleek and not overcomplicated, it enhances the look of my kitchen.

The microwave cooking is simple, with built in functions for thawing frozen items or popping popcorn, etc. You punch a button, it asks you how many steaks you are defrosting or how much popcorn you are popping and it does the rest.

Convection cooking is new to me, but the manual and recipe booklet that come with the unit have already produced salmon steaks with a white wine/basil sauce and cooked a pizza. I've found that in the heat of the summer I can use this oven vs. my gas oven and it cooks faster and doesn't heat up the house as much. There is also a function that combines microwave and convection cooking to get meals done even faster... there are so many things this machine does, I've yet to figure them all out.

A nice feature, you can turn the turntable on/off depending on whether you have a round or rectangular dish.

The unit runs on regular 110 voltage, so no complicated rewiring.

GE, Kenmore and Samsung all have similar units -all made in Korea, all for the same price or more. I chose this microwave because I was tired of complaining about outsourcing of American jobs and wanted to support a company like Sharp that is still making some of their units here in the USA.

Sharp R-315JS 1.2 cu.ft. Mid size Microwave

2009-12-05T04:28:00.000-08:00

Product Description

This microwave may be mid-sized but that doesn't stop it from being a powerhouse. 6 cook options, 6 reheat options, and 4 defrost options add up to a real performer for today's busy lifestyle

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #581621 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: Silver
Brand: Sharp

Features

Pops Popcorn: automatically for perfect results with all types of microwave popcorn.
Six Cook Options: ensure perfectly cooked popular foods for up to 6 servings.
Six Reheat Options: make it especially easy to heat frequently served foods including beverages,
Four Defrost Options: quickly defrost meats and poultry by weight. Specific program for each
Minute Plus: sets the oven at high with a single touch.

SHARP : R820BK Microwave

2009-11-25T03:58:00.000-08:00

Product Description

Carousel turntable system: 12 3/4 inch diameter porcelain enamel 2-line, 12-digit interactive Display Auto-Touch, programmable to 4 sequences Convection Temperature Control: 100 degrees, 150 degrees, 275 degreesv450 degrees F in 25 degrees increments CompuDefrost, CompuCook, CompuBake, CompuGrill, CompuRoast, CompuPizza Automatic Popcorn and Reheat keys Custom Help Minute Plus Kitchen Timer Touch On Auto Start Child Lock Audible Signal Elimination Language options Oven Capacity: 0.9 cu. ft. Oven Intereior: Stainless steel with light Interior Dimensions: 13 7/8" x 7 1/2" x 14 1/2" Outside dimensions (inches): 20 1/2W x 12 1/8H x 19 3/4D

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #138282 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Sharp

Features

Carousel turntable system: 12 3/4 inch diameter porcelain enamel
2-line, 12-digit interactive Display
Auto-Touch, programmable to 4 sequences
Convection Temperature Control: 100 degrees, 150 degrees, 275 degreesv450 degrees F in 25 degrees in
CompuDefrost, CompuCook, CompuBake, CompuGrill, CompuRoast, CompuPizza

Sharp R820BW-WT 900 Watt Convection Microwave Oven

2009-11-20T03:52:00.000-08:00

Product Description

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #1196125 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Sharp

Features

Carousel turntable system: 12 3/4 inch diameter porcelain enamel
2-line, 12-digit interactive Display
Auto-Touch, programmable to 4 sequences
Convection Temperature Control: 100 degrees, 150 degrees, 275 degreesv450 degrees F in 25 degrees in
CompuDefrost, CompuCook, CompuBake, CompuGrill, CompuRoast, CompuPizza

Sharp 900-Watt Convection Microwave - Stainless Steel (1.5 cu. ft.)

2009-11-15T03:51:00.000-08:00

Product Description

4-Way Convection System-browns, bakes, broils, crisps. Smart & Easy Sensor-automatically determines cooking/reheating times and selects proper power levels. CompuBroil, CompuRoast, CompuBake-automatically computes broiling, roasting, and baking times/temperature settings. 7-Digit, 2-Color Interactive Display-provides easy programming steps, cooking hints, and special options. 11 Variable Power Levels-for a variety of power options. Reheat Sensor-perfect reheating every time, no cold spots. Popcorn Sensor-for ideal results with any size microwave popcorn. Built-in Applications-Several built-in kits are available for this microwave oven. View detailed specifications for additional information. Unit dimensions 24 5/8 x 14 7/8 x 19

Thisitem is not eligible for return.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #423015 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Sharp
Dimensions: 68.00 pounds

Features

4-Way Convection Systembrowns, bakes, broils, crisps
Smart & Easy Sensor automatically determines cooking/reheating times and calculates power times
CompuBroil, CompuRoast, CompuBake automatically computes broiling, roasting, and baking times/temper
7-Digit, 2-Color Interactive Display provides easy programming steps, cooking hints, and special opt
10 Variable Power Levelsfor a variety of power options

Sharp Over the Counter Microwave Oven - 1100W - Black - R1210

2009-11-10T03:47:00.000-08:00

Product Description

Counter Intelligence: Introducing Sharp's unique Over the Counter microwave, the R-1210, with Smart & Easy sensor technology for cooking or reheating 11 of the most popular microwave treats. The OTC is the smarter kitchen design solution that saves valuable counter space. It provides a wide range of placement options, works with standard cabinet sizes and requires no built-in kit or shelf, for easier installation. And it comes with under cabinet task lighting. So smarten up your kitchen design with Sharp's intelligent Over the Counter microwave oven. It's an ideal space saver that will give you more counter space- and more cooking space! Design for New Locations: means easy installation of a sleek, elegant oven wherever food is prepared Smart & Easy Sensor Settings for 11 most popular microwave foods. No need to set times or power levels - eliminates guesswork! Auto-Touch Control Panel is conveniently located underneath the oven's door. Users can easily select features, power levels and times. The controls are easy to see and simple to use. Interactive Cooking System with Custom Help includes options for English, Spanish or French. Defrost Center automatically sets defrosting times and power levels for meats and poultry by weight. Minute Plus: gives users one minute of high cooking at a touch Keep Warm Plus: lets you keep hot foods hot up to 30 minutes after cooking is finished. Popcorn Sensor: pops popcorn automatically regardless of package size or brand. Hot Water: heats one to six cups for making tea or cooking pasta, for example. Instant Action Keys: save time and make microwaving easy! Touch once for each serving- up to eight. Oven starts automatically. Capacity (cu.ft.) 1.5 cu. ft. Wattage 1100 Watts 24 Automatic Settings Turntable Diameter 14 1/8" Interior Dimensions (w x h x d): 17 1/2" x 9 7/8" x 14 15/16" Display Type 7-Digit , 2-Color Lighted Display AC Line Voltage - Single Phase 120V, 60Hz, AC Only AC Power Required - 1530 Watts, 13.0 A

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #400187 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Sharp

Features

Design for New Locations: means easy installation of a sleek, elegant oven wherever food is prepared
Smart & Easy Sensor Settings for 11 most popular microwave foods
Auto-Touch Control Panel is conveniently located underneath the oven's door
Interactive Cooking System with Custom Help includes options for English, Spanish or French
Defrost Center automatically sets defrosting times and power levels for meats and poultry by weight

Sharp Over The Range Convection Microwave - Stainless

2009-11-05T03:46:00.000-08:00

Product Description

Sharp Convection Microwave Over the Range ovens are the most advanced design on the market! These easy-fitting designs provide added room and installation is simple, offering flexibility for new homes or remodeling projects. 13 inch Diameter Ceramic Turntable with ON/OFF flexibility to handle oversized or oblong-shaped dishes or containers. CompuBroil, CompuRoast, CompuBake: Automatically compute broiling, roasting, and baking times/temperature settings. 7-Digit, 2-Color Interactive Display spells out programming steps on an easy-to-read display. Built-In Exhaust System offers horizontal or vertical discharge or ductless recirculation. Comes with hood light and powerful fan. Smart & Easy Sensor Settings automatically determine cooking or reheating times/power levels for microwave favorites. High Rack included for two-level baking. Low Rack may be used for baking, roasting, or broiling. Turntable Diameter: 13 inch. Display Type: 7-digit, Interactive, 2-color. Automatic Sensor. Interior Dimensions 17 1/8 inch x 8 1/16 inch x 13 13/16 inch. Temperature Control: 100, 150, 275-450F in 25 degree increments. Oven Interior: stainless steel with light. AC Line Voltage: 120V, single phase, 60Hz, AC only. AC Power Required: 1. 6kW, 13. 2A. Safety Compliance: FCC, DHHS, UL listed. Supplied Accessories: high and low racks Unit Dimensions: 29 15/16 inch x 16 11/32 inch x 15 9/32 inch. Color: Stainless. Power: 850 watts. Capacity: 1. 1 cu. Ft.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #550074 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Sharp
Model: R1874

Features

13" Diameter Ceramic Turntable with turntable on/ off: setting enables users to put the turntable in
Convection Oven Temperature Control: 100, 150, & 275 to 475 degree increments
Built-In Exhaust System: offers horizontal or vertical outside ventilation or ductless recirculation
High rack included for 2-level baking
Low rack may be used for baking, roasting, or broiling

Sharp 1100-Watt Microwave - White (1.4 cu. ft.)

2009-10-30T03:43:00.000-07:00

Product Description

The R-410LW family size microwave oven features short cut options that are easy to use for melting, softening and warming popular foods such as butter and cream cheese. In addition to 16 automatic settings for reheating, cooking and defrosting, the R-410LW family size microwave also offers a separate popcorn key, Minute Plus and a convenient kitchen timer.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #1063978 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Sharp
Model: R-410LW
Dimensions: 41.00 pounds

Features

Exterior dimensions: 21- 21/32"W x 12-3/8"H x 18- 7/16"D
Interior dimensions: 15- 23/32"W x 9-21/32"H x 17- 7/8"D
1200 watts
1.6 c.f.
11 variable power levels, programmable for 3 cooking stages

Sharp KB-6025MS 30 Inch Stainless Microwave Drawer

2009-10-20T02:27:00.000-07:00

Product Description

The Sharp Insight Pro Microwave Drawer is the worlds first stand-alone Microwave Drawer. It places the microwave at a very convenient height for frequent use. Now microwave cooking is easier for every cook in the family, with no need to remove the dish from the oven to check, stir or turn the food. For even greater convenience, the new Easy OpenMicrowave Drawer opens automatically with a gentle pull of the handle. Just push it gently and it closes automatically, even if your hands are full.Sharps advanced sensor technology eliminates the guesswork often associated with microwave cooking. The Microwave Drawer is large enough to hold a 9inch x 13inch oblong dish, and the Auto-Touch control panel is angled so it is more convenient and easier to use. With fresh thinking into how consumers really use their kitchens, Sharp puts innovation and cooking convenience at your fingertips. The Insight Pro Microwave Drawer: its the most exciting ideayet for where to place the microwave.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #270469 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Sharp
Model: KB-6025MS
Dimensions: 108.00 pounds

Features

30 Inch Stainless Microwave Drawer
Built-in Ready 1.0 cu. ft./1000w Sensor Technology
3 Preprogrammed Reheat Settings
Holds 9x13 inches Oblong Dish
Sleek Integrated Look/Stainless Steel

Sharp White: R-510HW Full-Size Microwave, White

2009-10-15T02:26:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Sharp microwave oven, white cabinet, 2.0/1200w, nightlight, instant action cooking, 8 reheat options, 4 defrost options, 5 digit 2 color display.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #267876 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: White
Brand: Sharp
Model: R-510HW
Released on: 2004-08-23
Dimensions: 16.75" h x 21.00" w x 26.70" l, 46.00 pounds

Features

1200-watt microwave with 2-cubic-feet of cooking space
20 automatic settings; 6 instant-action keys; 8 reheat options; 4 defrost options
Minute Plus; popcorn key; easy-to-read 5-digit LCD display; handy timer
Unique built-in nightlight; 16-inch turntable accommodates large casserole dish
Measures 19-1/8 by 24 by 13-3/8 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews

Large size Microwave
The oven has higher power than our previous oven. The cook time is much shorter. The larger size allows two dishes to revolve on the
turntable easily.

A nice huge microwave,
Being two cubic feet the top vibrates during use, it's a huge piece of metal sitting there, so you might need a small rug or huge doily to cover it. The controls are a little confusing as far as figuring out how to set the correct power setting.but I'm a little forgetful.It has plenty of power and plenty of room to cook just about anything.A terrific deal, on a very good microwave and I had free delivery.

Sharp R-1514 1-1/2-Cubic-Foot 1000-Watt Over-the-Range Microwave, Stainless

2009-10-10T02:25:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Sharp microwave oven R-1514 over the range stainless ,sensor concealed touch, 6 instant action keys, 2 speed fan, high/low work light 11 power levels.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #197647 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Sharp
Released on: 2004-01-15
Dimensions: 15.57" h x 19.30" w x 33.10" l, 64.00 pounds

Features

1000-watt 1-1/2-cubic-foot microwave with 19 automatic settings
Large, 14-1/8-inch-diameter carousel turntable adds capacity and versatility
11 Smart and Easy sensor settings for most-popular microwaved foods
Convenient auto-touch control panel; 5-digit, 2-color, lighted display
Measures 29-15/16 by 16-1/4 by 15-9/16 inches; 1-year limited

Customer Reviews

pretty darn happy
Undaunted by some of the poor reviews, we purchased this microwave oven... mostly because it was the only one that my wife and I agreed was really cool looking. In addition to the good looks, we have been very happy with the features and performance. The inside is much roomier than our old GE and the Sensor cooking feature seems to work very well.
The push button handle seems to get hot when cooking on both front burners of the stove, but so far no problems at all other than being hot to the touch. We did purchase the extended warranty from the Amazon website... just in case.
Overall, it is a really good looking microwave that performs well and priced great.

Sharp 800-Watt Countertop Microwave with Turntable- Stainless Steel(R216LS)

2009-10-05T02:24:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Sharp R216LS Compact Microwave Oven looks as delicious as it performs when it prepares your food. Imagine a beautiful stainless compact microwave oven bringing an up-to-the minute look in a small place. 15 automatic options provide foolproof results for all cooking/heating/defrosting needs. Digital Display - is accurate and easy to read Time of Day Clock - is convenient and easy to set Capacity (cu.ft.) 0.8 800 Watts Stainless Steel finish Automatic Settings 15 Turntable Diameter 11 5/8 Defrost Options 4 Display Type 4-Digit LCD Interior Dimensions - (w x h x d) 12 5/8 x 7 7/8 x 13 1/4 / Outside Dimensions - 18 1/8 x 10 7/8 x 14 (w x h x d) / Unit Weight - 25 lbs Illuminated Interior (when powered on) 120 Volts, Single Phase, 60 Hz, AC Only

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #241338 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Sharp
Dimensions: 28.00 pounds

Features

Sharp R-216LS Compact Size 0.8 Cu-Foot Microwave, Stainless Steel
SHARP

Sharp 24 Inch Stainless Microwave Drawer

2009-09-30T02:23:00.000-07:00

Product Description

"""Easy Open"" Microwave Drawer with Short Cuts ""Melt"" and ""Soften"". 1.0 cu ft. holds 9""x13"" oblong dish. 1000W, Sensor, angled touch controls and digital LCD display simplify use. Built-in ready."

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #276640 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Sharp
Model: KB-6024MS
Dimensions: 103.00 pounds

Features

24 inch Stainless Microwave Drawer
Front-Mounted Touch Controls
Drawer can be installed below any electric or gas wall oven.
Sensor Cooking Controls, Timer
Automatic Drawer Opening System

Customer Reviews

If you like drawers...
This is great for islands and under counter uses. Just be sure you have room when it opens! Cooks great, very reliable. I love it!

Sharp R-1405 950-Watt 1-2/5-Cubic-Foot Over-the-Range Microwave, Black

2009-09-25T02:17:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Sharp microwave oven r-1405 over the range black turntable 12 automatic settings reheat, defrost, cook, minute plus with 11 power levels.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #214476 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: Black
Brand: Sharp
Model: R-1405
Released on: 2004-01-15
Dimensions: 15.57" h x 19.30" w x 33.10" l, 55.00 pounds

Features

Space-saving, over-the-range microwave with convenient Minute Plus feature
Auto-touch controls; precise programming with a 5-digit, 2-color lighted display
Cook center and reheat center; defrost center; 10 variable power levels
3 convenient venting options: horizontal, vertical, or recirculating
Measures 29-15/16 by 16-1/4 by 15-9/16 inches

From the Manufacturer
The R-1405 is ideal for homemakers who want to save valuable counter space with a well designed, reasonably priced, Sharp Carousel Over the Range Microwave Oven. This model has clean lines and a large cooking capacity--a 14-1/8-inch Sharp Carousel turntable--the largest turntable of any microwave in its class. It is easy to install and offers three convenient venting options.

Features:

Auto-touch controls offer precise, reliable programming with a five-digit, two-color lighted display.
Cook center and reheat center allow you to prepare or heat up to 6 servings of frequently microwaved foods automatically.
Defrost center automatically sets defrosting times and power levels for meats and poultry by weight.
Minute Plus gives users one minute of high cooking at a touch.
10 variable power levels allows you to adjust cooking power for any type of food.
Work light and exhaust fan provide convenience for range-top cooking.
Three convenient venting options: horizontal, vertical, or recirculating.

Specifications:

Capacity: 1.4 cubic feet
Wattage: 950 watts
Color: black
Outside dimensions: 29-15/16 by 16-1/4 by 15-9/16 inches
Automatic settings: 13 automatic settings for reheating, cooking, and defrosting
Turntable diameter: 14-1/8 inches
Defrost options: 4 foods
Display type: 5 digit, 2 color lighted
Interior dimensions: 17-1/2 by 9-7/8 by 14-15/16 inches
Oven interior: painted acrylic with light
Net weight: 55 pounds
Shipping weight: 63 pounds
AC line voltage: 120 V, single phase, 60 Hz, AC only
AC power required: 1.64 kW, 14 Amps
Safety compliance: FCC, DHHS, UL Listed
Optional accessories: RK-250 charcoal filter for non-ducted installations

Sharp Over The Range Convection Microwave - Black

2009-09-20T02:16:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #353572 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Sharp
Dimensions: 81.00 pounds

Features

13" Diameter Ceramic Turntable with turntable on/ off: setting enables users to put the turntable in
Convection Oven Temperature Control: 100, 150, & 275 to 475 degree increments
Built-In Exhaust System: offers horizontal or vertical outside ventilation or ductless recirculation
High rack included for 2-level baking.
Low rack may be used for baking, roasting, or broiling.

Customer Reviews

The best micro convection around!
I have owned 2 microwave convection Sharp Carousel's. One on the counter and one over the range. Both have lasted an extremely long period of time without any problems and were easy to clean. I believe my mom is on her 3rd in 25 years! I recently own a Kenmore Elite micro convection hood and 1) it will never heat to 450, 2) it takes a half hour to heat to 350 and 3) it died after 3 years!!! I recommend this to anyone looking! LOVE IT.

Sharp AX-1200S SuperSteam Multi-Purpose Oven, Stainless

2009-09-19T02:15:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Sharp's new SuperSteam Oven offers a unique combination of the healthiest ways to cook, all in one versatile appliance: SuperSteam Convection, Steam, Convection and Microwave. SuperSteam Convection is a combination of two types of cooking: superheated steam and convection heat. Sharp uses state-of-the-art technology to superheat steam. Unlike conventional steam, superheated steam helps brown and crisp foods on the outside, while adding moisture to the inside. When combined with convection cooking, the results are exceptional. Foods that are good for you look and taste better than you ever expected. The AX-1200S can also be used for traditional steaming, for microwave cooking or as a convection oven for baking or roasting.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #89120 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: Stainless
Brand: Sharp
Model: AX-1200S
Dimensions: 17.25" h x 21.75" w x 18.37" l, 51.00 pounds

Features

Oven for microwave cooking, traditional steaming, or convection cooking
SuperSteam Convection option combines steam and convection heat; reheat and defrost
1.1-cubic-foot capacity; control panel with LCD display; auto cooking categories
Includes 2 baking trays, 2 nonstick racks, a steam basket, guide, and cookbook
Measures 20-1/4 by 21-3/4 by 17-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, this all-in-one microwave oven allows for making healthier choices when cooking at home. The versatile appliance can be used for microwave cooking, traditional steaming, or as a convection oven with temperatures ranging from 100 to 450 degrees F for baking or roasting. It also provides a SuperSteam Convection option, which combines two types of cooking--superheated steam and convection heat--in order to brown and crisp while retaining moisture and natural flavors. The oven provides a spacious 1.1-cubic-foot interior, which measures 13-3/8 by 14-1/8 by 10-1/8 inches, and its user-friendly control panel with an LCD display ensures simple operation. Choose from a range of automatic cooking categories: in Microwave mode, it offers six Sensor Cook settings, reheat, and popcorn; in Steam mode it offers vegetables, fish/seafood, and poached eggs; and in SuperSteam/Convection mode, choose from balanced meals, poultry, meats, fish, vegetables, pizza, and convenience foods.

Customer Reviews

nice looking, works well, interface a bit complicated
First off this is a VERY attractive appliance. The picture on the website does not do it justice, as weird as that may seem. It is substancial, well built, and looks and feels like something from a professional kitchen. Even though the measurements are documented, the oven just seems bigger. Personally, I think it's too big for a counter and would be best mounted into a unit. There could be some problems with mounting because you absolutely DO need the recommended space above, behind and to the sides - you can't get away with putting it up against anything if you plan on using the steam feature.

Good things:
The convention over works exactly as it should - I made a cake and it came out super-fluffy and perfectly cooked in and out, and very moist. Also made a sandwich and the bread was nice and crispy and the tomatoes inside were perfectly cooked. I made two chickens - one with the steam and one without. Both were good, but the one with the steam did get brown (lightly) and looked better, although they both tasted great and moist.

Microwave works fine. Downside is that there is no spinning wheel, so you have to stir and flip things around - AND - the microwave keeps stopping to tell you to do that. A bit annoying.

Although the job wheel feels very expensive and all the options are laid out well - I would prefer some buttons, espcially with the microwave. You can't just pop something in and start nuking. YOu have to press the microwave button and then use the wheel to go down one selection and then press enter and then use the wheel to spin to a time and then you can finally hit start. They should have moved that up one level to make it faster.

You get several well built pans and racks with this, which is very nice bonus.

The instructions are overwhelming, but when you actually go to use the oven, it makes sense.

Putting the water in for the steam function is very easy - a little box/cup thing comes out, you fill it and put it back in. done.

The auto sense microwave warming part works really well. I always want to doubt that it will work, but it actually does.

Overall it's a very intelligent unit, looks gorgeous and can completely replace your oven and microwave. Downside is that interface, which although it is slick, I don't much care for it and seems to require more thought than I care to put into microwaving something.

I would give it 4.5 stars because of that - but really it's a very nice oven.

One more thing - oddly enough, it does not put out excessive amounts of heat compared to your regular oven. You can open it during cooking and not get blasted by heat (although you should be careful). And cooking the chickens didn't heat up my whole kitchen or apartment like the oven usually does. The steam will kick up the humidity, but not that much.

Not Just a Microwave!
This is a well-built kitchen equipment with simple lines, nice and handsome details. Even the handle alone is made of solid aluminum. Compared with my other kitchen appliances, the Sharp AX-1200 can take the place of a microwave oven, a steamer, and a convection oven. The only thing that it cannot do in our household is toast a bread. Anyway, it is quite too big to assume itself to be another toaster. Now, there is only one footprint for these different appliances, and it performs superbly in all of the three types of cooking I am familiar with. And then there is the 4th type which is a combination of steam and convection which is intended to make meat brown and at the same time retaining moisture and nutrients. For a medium sized family, we are using it more often as opposed to our regular sized oven. At 1.1 cubic ft, it is an obvious choice for less energy consumption.

A kit is an option that is available if you want to mount it on a cabinet. Just FYI, the suffix S and K (as in AX-1200S and AX-1200K) stands for S=stainless and K for Black.

For a brief energy comparison: The AX-1200 is rated at 700W as a microwave which is just half the wattage of our old micro. Our toaster oven is rated at 1450W, just the same as the AX-1200 when it is performing as a convection oven. Our plastic basket Oster steamer is 600W.

The first things that surprised me is how it cooks a simple bag of popcorn. In our old microwave oven, we know it has to be exactly 1:52. Using the popcorn sensor setting, I was worried that our kitchen will smell the whole day with burnt popcorn as the time exceeded the usual 1:52. But I let it run just to find out what's gonna happen. Voila, a perfectly popped/cooked popcorn.

Our cookies are done with crispy crust in 14 minutes using the convection function. Cinnamon buns were perfect in 16 minutes. Using the steamer function, we got our 4 ears of corns sweet and juicy in half an hour. Frozen dim sums takes about 15 minutes. You need to fill up a small reservoir of water and empty another when you use the steamer. But if you are using a cheap basket type steamer like what we used to, then you know how much hassle and mess to clean up each removable piece after wards. This oven, you just need to empty the water and wipe the inside cabin of the oven.

I am not too ecstatic about the combination supersteam and convection. I takes longer to do its preheat and it takes much longer for the food to cook.

A first it looks more complicated to use because of its many functions. But it can be exciting to play around it the first time you place it on your counter, it is a lot of fun. That's when we found out that the LCD screen is much friendlier than it looks. It actually tells you step by step everything you need to do. Put more water on the reservoir, do not put any metal rack while microwaving, remove water from the drain, preheating, cooling, and many more. It is an intelligent device, no more second guessing.

It is such a pleasure to cook with this kitchen tool. A great piece of engineering. It even has a child lock. The price is a bit stiff :(. But that is usually the case for a new technological experience.

Pros:
- 4-in-one. Microwave, convection, steam and combination supersteam/convection.
- good results
- single footprint
- less preheat time as compared to regular sized oven
- gorgeous.

Cons:
- a bit of a learning curve to familiarize with all the functions
- you need to remember to remove the metal trays if you are switching cooking function from steam/convection to microwave.
- combination supersteam/convection takes much longer in both preheat and actual cooking time
- the 2 front legs may need something like a Poster Putty, 2 oz or Blutac to keep from slipping as the weight is concentrated at the back.
- Microwaves should have flat electric plugs so you can place the oven at least closer to the kitchen wall.
- the oven goes into a cooling period that may last up to 13 minutes after using the convection (even after the food was taken out from the oven). What if I want to turn off that function to conserve energy?
- a bit pricy

Commercial quality at a non-commercial price
I had a friend who had one of these built into her kitchen. My first thoughts were (in my head): rich people, grrr! Restaurants also commonly use these (called combi ovens because they cook in three modes: micro, convection, and steam), although a commercial oven like this would run at least two to three times the price. Now that I've tried it I have to wonder if these shouldn't be standard equipment in new homes along with a glass cook top. Singles, couples, and condo owners might want to consider having one of these installed in their next kitchen along with a glass cook top rather than a full sized oven and microwave.

This uses far less energy that an electric oven. At 700 watts, it even uses less energy than my microwave which was surprising. My microwave, a GE Spacemaker XL 1800 uses 1100 watts and can't cook nearly as many types of food as this oven. Although the price is a more by a few hundred dollars, I think the upgrade to the Sharp Supersteam makes sense because it can do so much more.

It's also more versatile in that it can steam, microwave, or even use convection to heat and cook foods. It is large enough to bake a batch of cupcakes, roast a chicken, or make meals for up to four people at a time. I made brownies for my first dish and following the directions on the brownie mix, I didn't need to change anything and they came out more moist than if I had baked them in my full size oven. Next, I made a variation of a recipe in the included cookbook and baked some salmon brushed with seasoned mayo and sprinkled with dill. It came out moist, delicious, browned, and wasn't dried out like it would be if I grilled it. Tonight we made Asian Style Meatballs, which was one of the included recipes and they were.. delicious! The recipe book has thirty seven recipes to get started which undoubtedly will get modified to suit your own tastes. It's also easy to look at the recipes and make adjustments based on what vegetables and seasonings you have on had, but the recipe book will go a long way in providing a road map for the ovens capabilities and cooking options. There is also five pages of charts detailing portion sizes, cooking times, oven settings, preheat/no preheat, and more to help guide you in adapting recipes should the need arise.

Although this can function as a microwave, I'll continue to use my GE microwave since it's installed above my oven, but I plan to use this Sharp Supersteam in place of my traditional oven on every occasion except for Thanksgiving dinner. I did like the ipod style scroll wheel. It looks so much more upscale that having a numbers pad. You just dial your cooking selections along with the cooking time. It guides you every step of the way including asking if you'd like to preheat the oven.

My main complaints with this oven are:

1. Lighting is poor. It only has one light, which is much darker than my microwave.

2. Since the door pulls down this would not be ideal to mount high since you would have trouble seeing your food and are more likely to burn yourself. My friend has hers mounted waist high, but up to chest high should be okay, or use it on your countertop.

Sharp 2.0 cu.ft. 1200 Watt Microwave - Stainless Steel - R-530EST (Stainless Steel) (13.375"H x 24"W x 19.125"D)

2009-09-18T02:14:00.000-07:00

Product Description

For a deluxe family size microwave, look no further than the Sharp R-530 1200 Watt White Microwave Oven. This stainless steel microwave has all the features you need for cooking healthy meals at home, plus more than ever seen before. Combining the great modern stainless steel appliance style with modern function, this microwave is updated with some of the smartest automatic cooking features available in a microwave, including the Let's Cook control panel. The Let's Cook setting helps you to prepare five breakfast foods, five lunch items, five 15-Minute Recipes and five From the Pantry recipes using ingredients commonly found in the kitchen, so you can cook all of your meals the easy and healthy way every day! The defrost center includes super defrost for rapid thawing of meats, poultry, stews and casseroles, while the beverage center ensures perfect coffee, tea and other drinks. Smart and easy buttons adjust the temperature and time automatically for microwave favorites including popcorn, ground meat, fish, poultry and more. A frozen food section perfectly cooks by category, including entrees, snacks and vegetables. An interactive cooking system with custom help tells you exactly what to do - whether cooking, defrosting or setting the oven. A 2-line, 16 Digit, 2-Color Display provides easy-to-read, quick communication with language options in English, Spanish, or French. Other features include 2.0 cubic feet capacity, 1200 Watt"

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #173674 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Sharp
Dimensions: 50.00 pounds

Features

Color: Stainless Steel
Size: 13.375"H x 24"W x 19.125"D
2.0 cu.ft. capacity
1200 watts
Keep Warm Plus for 30 Minutes

SHARP ELEC - MICROWAVES R520KST 2CUFT SS Microwave

2009-09-17T02:13:00.000-07:00

Product Description

2 CUFT, 1200W, Stainless Steel Microwave, 16" Turntable, 20 Automatic Settings, 4 Defrost Options, Built In Night Light, Smart & Easy Sensor Settings, 3 Reheat Options.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #132714 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Sharp
Dimensions: 56.00 pounds

Features

Sharp #R520KST 2CUFT Stainless Steel Microwave
SHARP

Customer Reviews

Works just fine
September 4, 2009 update. So far the Sharp has performed perfectly.

Sharp R-1871 1.1-Cubic-Foot 850-Watt Over-the-Range Convection Microwave, White

2009-09-16T02:12:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Sharp microwave oven R-1871 white over the range convection 8 sensor cook settings plus automatic combination cooking and broiling.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #113727 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Sharp
Model: R-1871
Released on: 2004-01-15
Dimensions: 18.28" h x 19.34" w x 32.94" l, 82.00 pounds

Features

850-watt over-the-range convection microwave bakes, browns, broils, and roasts
2-color, 7-digit, interactive display; Smart and Easy sensor settings
1.1-cubic-foot capacity; interior light; 13-inch turntable provides even heating
Built-in exhaust system; hood light, powerful fan, low and high racks included
Measures 29-15/16 by 16-11/32 by 15-9/32 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews

The styling on this unit is very nice, sleek and not overcomplicated, it enhances the look of my kitchen.

A nice feature, you can turn the turntable on/off depending on whether you have a round or rectangular dish.

The unit runs on regular 110 voltage, so no complicated rewiring.

Sharp KB-6524PS 24-Inch Microwave Drawer Oven, Stainless

2009-09-15T02:11:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Sharp KB-6524PS Stainless 24-inch Microwave Drawer. For more than thirty years, Sharp has been the name to trust for cooking innovations like the Carousel microwave turntable. Sharp recently introduced the award-winning Insight Range with the world's first Microwave Drawer Oven. Now Sharp blends style and convenience in a remarkably versatile stand-alone product: the Insight Pro Microwave Drawer Oven. It¿s the most innovative idea yet for where to put the microwave.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #75444 in Kitchen & Housewares
Size: 24-Inch
Color: Stainless
Brand: Sharp
Model: KB-6524PS
Dimensions: 26.19" h x 15.40" w x 23.88" l, 69.00 pounds

Features

1000-watt microwave drawer oven with 1-1/5-cubic-foot interior
Opens automatically with pull/push of towel-bar handle or press of a button
Auto-Touch control panel; digital LCD display; kitchen clock and timer; 11 power levels
Sensor Cook; Short Cut options; auto defrost; concealed louvers for a sleek look
Measures 26-1/5 by 24 by 15-2/5 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Designed with convenient placement in mind, this microwave drawer oven can easily be installed below any electric or gas wall oven. Taking up the same space as other Sharp 24-inch models, its larger interior measures 16-1/5 by 17-2/7 by 7-1/8 inches for 1-1/5-cubic-feet of space, which can accommodate a tall 20-ounce cup of coffee or a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish. The oven's exclusive Easy Open system activates a motor to open or close the drawer automatically with a simple pull or push of the unit's towel-bar handle. Or press the "open" and "close" buttons on the Auto-Touch control panel for one-finger operation. The unit's front-mounted touch controls make it simple to select the setting or set the kitchen clock and timer, and its digital LCD display provides clear information at a glance. Enhanced features include more Sensor Cook settings and defrost options, expanded Short Cut options like "warm" for heating maple syrup for pancakes or chocolate syrup or fruit sauces for ice cream; and a new Beverage Center that warms coffee or heats water for hot tea or instant soup. Choose from two preprogrammed reheat settings, six automatic defrost settings, 11 variable power levels, and four programmable stages, as well as a keep-warm setting for up to 30 minutes, Minute Plus, a popcorn setting, and more. Other highlights include a control lock; concealed louvers for a sleek look; and smaller, lower drawer slides for better access to the top and back walls when cleaning. The 1000-watt UL-listed microwave drawer oven measures 26-1/5 by 24 by 15-2/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Great Microwave
Great Microwave so far, no complaints. Cooks great, looks great, and the drawer style saves space great.

Sharp R-216LS Compact Size 0.8 Cu-Foot Microwave, Stainless Steel

2009-09-14T02:09:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #605 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Sharp
Model: R-216LS
Dimensions: 31.30 pounds

Features

Pops Popcorn - automatically for perfect results with all types of microwave popcorn
Four Cook Options - ensure perfectly cooked popular foods for 1 or 2 servings
Six Reheat Options - make it especially easy to heat frequently served foods including beverages, pizza, rolls, and muffins.
Four Defrost Options - quickly defrost meats and poultry by weight. Specific program for each category assures excellent, even results
Minute Plus - sets the oven at High with a single touch

Customer Reviews

Great for my needs
I really only use the microwave for popcorn, heating up meals, and heating up coffee. It's been absolutely perfectly fine for that. One minor, minor thing is: there's no light on the inside when you open the door. That bugs me.

Much better than expected, and it does what it's supposed to do
We bought this because our over-the-range microwaves kept melting, and that was getting to be very expensive. This Sharp stays on a kitchen counter, and is relatively small so it fits very nicely next to our new toaster. This is our fifth microwave in 40 years. I don't know what others use their microwaves for, but 90% of the time, ours is used to heat water for tea, reheat pizza and other dishes, and maybe even reheating coffee (we're not coffee snobs and, in fact, we've never been in a Starbucks). We do not cook meals in a microwave, period. If what you want is a basic microwave, this could well be the one. However, note that the front black window is plastic, and the stainless steel is the thinnest gage made. Still, it cleans up nicely, doesn't scratch readily, and the controls are the simplest. One or two touches and you can accomplish most basic "cooking" or reheating. It's certainly well worth the price ... although $24 for shipping was a bit high.

Sharp R426LS 1200-Watt 1-3/5-Cubic-Foot Microwave, Stainless

2009-07-30T22:29:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Sharp microwave oven R-426HS stainless family size turntable hide & sleek design 9 sensor cook options, 3 instant action keys,11 power levels, 3 language options.

Amazon.com Product Description
Whether used for lavish entertaining or daily favorites, this family-size, 1200-watt microwave with a 1-3/5-cubic-foot capacity provides an array of convenient features. A generous 14-1/8-inch turntable accommodates a large casserole dish, and its control panel is located behind the oven's door so that it is hidden from view but easy to reach. In addition to its clean and uncluttered design, the unit eliminates the guesswork in setting times and power levels with sensor settings for nine most popular microwaved foods. Its Instant Action keys save time and make microwaving easy--simply touch once for servings up to eight and the oven starts automatically. The unit's five-option defrost feature quickly defrosts meats and poultry by weight with a specific program for each category to ensure excellent, even results, and its Keep Warm Plus function keeps hot foods hot up to 30 minutes after cooking is finished with no loss of food quality. Other convenient features include a seven-digit, two-color lighted display with word prompts, 21 automatic settings, a lighted interior, and a convenient, easy-to-set clock. The microwave measures 21-21/32 by 12-3/8 by 18-7/16 inches.

Customer Reviews

Fabulous Sensor
Hello,
I purchased this microwave for 2 reasons: greater capacity and high power. The good name of sharp also did affect my decision. After about a week of operating it, I do like it.

The best feature is the fact that it has this great sensor which can tell if and when the food is cooked and stop the oven after that. I tried boiling some rice in it, the sensor adjusted the power levels and cooking time and within 15 minutes flat (or less for one cup of uncooked rice + 2 cups of water) the oven beeped to let me know the rice was done. The rice was cooked perfectly.

After that, I used the sensor "reheat" feature to heat some food from the refrigerator and it worked perfectly each time. The food was evenly heated all over, unlike cheaper microwaves which literally blacken some parts of the food whereas other parts remain ice cold.

The oven however has 2 cons, viz. it is loud and its not very user friendly in operation for certain tasks. Eg: You wont be able to simply put in some food and enter the time and hit the start button. There is a pre-ordained sequence of buttons for doing so. Thankfully, the display is pretty informative, so it tells you what buttons to press and when, so you wont have to refer the manual each time.

But because of the advanced sensor feature, you will find yourself using the sensor based cooking feature most of the time and not the typical way of putting in the food and setting the timer. And the sensor really works. So this more than makes up for the other short coming. And, honestly speaking, taking the guesswork out of setting the timer and the power levels is indeed a great feature for a novice cook like me.

Besides all this, the capacity of this oven is really large. I mean really large. 1.6 cubic feet is more than I can ever use really. But its good to know you have it in case you need it. Also the high power wattage ensures that the food is cooked really fast.

To illustrate the point: my smaller GE microwave would take about 30 minutes to cook the same amount of rice that this microwave takes 15 minutes to do. So the power consumption is pretty much the same if you consider the rate of power used over the duration of time.

Overall, I think it is a pretty good and solid Microwave oven. Good features, sturdy construction and fabulous sensor technology. With the $25 off coupon, I paid $115 for it, which I feel is a good price (after comparing similar models at different stores).

My advise: go for it. Period!

High Tech Cooking
This is an incredible microwave. I was a bit cynical at first, but having used it for over a year now, I've loved it and I can never go back to those smaller microwave ovens. The sensor cook feature is very neat and despite my initial hesitation, I've come to trust it to do the job, be it making rice or popping corn or just about anything imaginable, it works.

Pros:
* Big, powerful, and spacious.
* Fast operation. Will cook in under half the time for a regular microwave oven. No more waiting.
* Sensor cook. Love it.
* Tons of features and cooking options.
* Did I mention I get a lot of compliments from guests. The oven makes the kitchen look alive. Great look.

Cons:
* Slightly noisy but for a 1200 watt microwave oven, that can be expected.
* The control panel looks complicated and needs some getting used to.

Nice for the price, and looks good too
When I bought this, I thought I'd wait to write a review after exploring all the features. Now that I've used it for a while, I just realized that Sharp has done just the right thing in designing this microwave. And then there are a couple of things that rob one star from the five I'd otherwise give it. So here are the points.

- Looks nice. I don't like to put this as my first plus point, but it is. My kitchen has a lot of steel and black. So does this, and it fits right in. The face is also very simple.

- Good size. My last mwave was tall and about as wide/deep. I don't think I ever needed that much height. This fits under a cabinet on the counter, and I can still put several cups or a casserole-sized dish, and never miss the excess height. What is here is enough for anything.

- Why haven't I used the control panel? Because, most of the time, I am heating something to some comfort level. Hitting Start adds a minute, even if it's on and counting down. Stop stops the microwave, Stop again will clear the older timer setting. Just that simple. That's pretty much 99% of my usage.

- The control panel is hidden, as it should be. For basic usage, it's overkill to have all those buttons. If Start and Stop work for your other appliances, why not the microwave?

- At the $120 price (with the appropriate housewares discount-of-the-month) this oven is a steal even if you're only going to start and stop microwaving.

- The great sensor everyone is raving about, that's an extra benefit. I would use it to bake potatoes or heat a large thing like a casserole, and from what I read it would do a good job.

- The star-stealer stuff: The plastic packaging is so deep into the microwave's open grooves it never really all comes off. There's plastic film sticking out of some parts and I'll never get it off.

- And, the door sounds really clunky for something that looks this fancy. A softer open would be nice. But this has a fairly loud, hollow "GLINKK" when you open the door. A quality latch that opens softly or sounds less hollow and sharp would transform the feel of this oven.

- If your space is limited, you will notice the front door is really long, since it covers the control panel. Fortunately for me it shares the open space that my fridge doors need in order to open, so I have no issue with that.

Sharp 800-Watt Countertop Microwave with Turntable - Black (R230KK)

2009-07-25T22:28:00.000-07:00

Product Description

.8 CUFT, 800W, Black, Compact Microwave, Auto Touch Controls, Digital Display, 4 Defrost Options, 4 Cook Options, 6 Reheat Options, Minute Plus Button.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #164853 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Sharp
Model: R230KKW
Dimensions: 25.00 pounds

Features

Sharp #R230KK .8CUFT Black Microwave
SHARP

Sharp R-1210 1-1/2-Cubic-Foot 1100-Watt Over-the-Counter Microwave, Black

2009-07-20T22:24:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Sharp microwave oven R-1210 black sensor otc turntable auto touch door, 8 instant action keys, reheat & cook center, plus 11 power levels.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #100672 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: Black
Brand: Sharp
Released on: 2004-01-15
Dimensions: 17.06" h x 18.56" w x 26.88" l, 50.00 pounds

Features

1100-watt over-the-counter microwave with 11 power levels; 8 instant action keys
Touch-key control panel; 1-1/2-cubic-foot capacity; 14-1/8-inch turntable ensures even heating
Moisture sensor; programmable for up to 4 automatic cooking sequences; convenient timer
Auto defrost; keep warm; minute plus; installation hardware and instructions included
Measures 14-1/16 by 23-7/8 by 15-9/16 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews

Perfect for our needs
This Sharp replaced a 20+ year old 700 watt J. C. Penney/Panasonic convection/microwave oven which was the first kitchen appliance my wife and I bought together. We try to take care of our appliances, read the manuals, and follow the instructions; funny how that's consistently brought us good luck. I've been cooking exclusively on it for the past three weeks while we waited for our countertops in our kitchen rennovation and my Jenn-Aire has been disconnected. The only reason I'm giving the Sharp four stars instead of five is because I can make no real comment on its durability and longevity in three weeks, but its performance to date has been 5-star. I picked the Sharp over similar Panasonics because current production similarly sized and featured Sharps weigh 25 to 30 percent more than Panasonics; they seem more sturdy to me. I've owned several other Sharps for office and cabin use and have had no problems with any of them. After reading other reviews here, we did purchase an extended warranty along with the oven, although we live in an area with fairly stable mains electricity and we don't put stuff in the microwave that tend to wreck microwaves.

The Sharp over the counter micorwave came well packed with all necessary mounting and hook-up accessories. Our cabinet installer was impressed with the mounting hardware, design and instructions. Final mounting was solid, flush and professionally "built-in". I've ordered the accessory bars and hooks for hanging some other kitchen equipment from the bottom of the oven.

There have been significant power and feature improvements in microwaves. This Sharp O.T.C. works perfectly in our corridor kitchen rennovation and effectively gave me one third more useable counter prep space. While there are other microwaves for over the range mounting (incorporating exhaust fans we did not need), the Sharp was the only microwave I found with over the counter mounting and controls. The sensor cooking and reheat functions are easy to use and work very well. The automatic popcorn function leaves more "old maids" even on the "more cooking" setting, but popcorn popping is so fast that I just monitor it manually. Steaming vegetable and cooking rice is also quick and perfect. Reheating coffee and beverages is flawless. Door mounted controls are clear, intuitive, and lend a sleek and uncluttered look. Operation is fast and quiet. Built in task light illuminates what use to be the darkest corner of my kitchen quite adequately. Recommended.

sharp microwave
very nice microwave delivery was quicker than expected Largest inside capacity for it's size very nice looking outside.

Sharp R-1406 950-Watt 1-2/5-Cubic-Foot Over-the-Range Microwave, White

2009-07-19T22:23:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Sharp microwave oven R-1406 over the range white turntable 12 automatic settings reheat, defrost, cook minute plus with 11 power levels.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #42768 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Sharp
Model: R-1406
Released on: 2004-01-15
Dimensions: 15.57" h x 19.30" w x 33.10" l, 63.00 pounds

Features

Space-saving, over-the-range microwave with convenient Minute Plus function
Auto-touch controls; precise programming with 5-digit, 2-color lighted display
Cook center and reheat center; defrost center; 10 variable power levels
3 convenient venting options: horizontal, vertical, or recirculating
Measures 29-15/16 by 16-1/4 by 15-9/16 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
With its spacious 1-2/5-cubic-foot capacity and 950 watts of power, this space-saving over-the-range microwave oven comes equipped with a large 14-1/8-inch Sharp Carousel turntable, which nicely accommodates large casserole dishes. For added convenience and versatility, the unit features ten variable power levels; 13 automatic settings for reheating, cooking, and defrosting; and three venting options: horizontal, vertical, or recirculating. The oven's cook center and reheat center prepares or heats up to six servings of frequently microwaved foods automatically, while its defrost center automatically sets defrosting times and power levels for meats and poultry by weight. In addition, Minute Plus sets the oven at "high" with a single touch, and a popcorn sensor pops microwave popcorn automatically, regardless of package size or brand. Other useful features include auto-touch controls that provide precise, reliable programming with a five-digit, two-color lighted display; a work light and exhaust fan for convenient range-top cooking; and easy installation. The microwave measures 29-15/16 by 16-1/4 by 15-9/16 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Pleased I did not follow advise of other review, I love this
I bought this on Amazon to replace a Sharp microwave, which has served me well for several years. Based on the price, compared to other with similar features, this unit is the least expensive. I was also impressed with the comprehensive directions for installation. I am closer to being Tim (the toolman) Taylor than a professional at home improvements, so I followed the instructions with precision. The results were outstanding. Not only does it look GREAT where my old stove hood used to be, it passed my "popcorn" test, of which, I am particular. No scotching, full bag, satisfying and an extra plus, while I am beaming over my accomplishment, the beep sounds indicating the popcorn was finished, the display read "Enjoy". Am I ever! I have in my "digital locker",courtesy of Amazon, my own .pdf manual. What a great investment in money for the microwave and the time for installation of the unit.

Solidly built, looks great, came with lightbulbs for range light INSTALLED! No cons, but could have used some help with installing, as the manual recommends 2 people install, but I did manage nicely by myself. I would suggest an additional set of hands for final insertion, once preparations are complete. I have only owned this for a day, but, I wanted to tell my tale to give others an incentive, if they are on the edge, to jump at this opprotunity to snazz up the kitchen in a big way and for little out of pocket.

Panasonic wants like $300 for a comparable unit. I am pleased to pay 1/2 as much and get a quality unit such as this. You can even get this for $25 off before January 31st, free shipping (this dude is HEAVY!) and no tax, do the math, it is a steal!

Good deal...works GREAT!
This microwave was a replacement for a different brand. But for $169 (and I found an online coupon to boot) it was worth every cent spent. Granted, it doesn't have all the bells and whistles my old microwave had, but what do we generally use a microwave for...reheating, defrosting and popcorn...so why spend the extra cash?

Installation was not quite so easy as others indicated as I was replacing a different brand, which meant drilling new holes in cabinet, and installing a new bracket behind the microwave, but still, for the money saved, well worth the effort. It does not come with a charcoal filter so be prepared to buy one separately if you are going ventless (do it at the time of purchase if you can find it on Amazon so you can save the shipping cost).

The rating I gave is due to the lack of features...basic microwave with few "extras", but the price made it 4 stars!

Excellent value!
Much better price then most of the name brand models (approx. $300). Probably better quality the the cheap generic ones (goldstar,ropper etc.)Mine arrived not working, so i called technical support to see if there was a fuse or something that i could try. I was on hold quite a while so i took off one of the panels and saw that where the power cord attached to the circuit board was unplugged. So i reached in with a these very long forceps that i had and plugged it back in and it worked great.

Misses......

The exhaust fan is VERY loud, with only one setting. Perhaps the other similar models are loud too, i can not say.

The timer and clock use the same button for setting (just in a different order) so it's really easy to accidentally set the clock. Ours never says the right time because of this.

VERY HEAVY! You definitely should get some help installing this. You also must have an upper cabinet or soffit to install too. Maybe all the others are heavy too, I don't know for sure.

My only other complaint is that it doesn't come with the filter for the exhaust fan so you can use it without a vent. They could surely throw one of those in to sweeten the deal.

Pluses.....

Very powerful.

Exhaust fan works great!

Very good cook top light.

Nice looking.

Timer feature is good to have. I use it a lot.

Definitely saves kitchen space.

Better buy then any other name brand model and not much more expensive then the cheapo brands.

Sharp R-420LW Family Size Countertop Microwave

2009-07-18T22:22:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Get cooking convenience at the push of a button with Sharp's R-420LW Countertop Microwave. 1100 watts of power cooks quickly and efficiently, while Sensor Cooking takes the guess work out of making dinner.

Customer Reviews

sharp microwave oven R-420
Initially I was dubious as to the quality and performance of this unit given it was relatively inexpensive but I was completely wrong! I am extremely pleased with every feature and its performance exceeds my expectations. I am so pleased that I choose this model.

Sharp R-1520LK Over The Range Microwave

2009-07-17T22:21:00.000-07:00

Product Description

This Sharp R1520LK microwave is a magnificent option for you! With the largest turntable of any microwave oven in its class, the 14 1/8" diameter offers added capacity and versatility. The sensor cook center option includes 11 smart and easy sensor settings for the most popular microwaved foods. This option eliminates the guesswork and setting times and power levels. The defrost center quickly defrosts meats and poultry by weight. Each category option assures excellent, even results every time. The unique category called the keep warm plus lets you keep hot food hot up to 30 minutes after you have finished cooking, and there is no loss of food quality. The instant action keys save time and make microwaving easy. Just touch once for each serving, up to 8 and the oven starts automatically. 1000 Watts. Assembly level/degree of difficulty: No Assembly Required.

Customer Reviews

It's a Sharp Looking Microwave
We had the lower model of R-1520 and we really liked it. Because of an accident we had to replace it (I didn't do it. I wasn't even home). We have a certain look in our kitchen and we like a microwave that has the control panel hidden. (Most controls look cheap and flimsy.) Although this model is not the highest rated out there it still does everything we need it to do. All I can see that it's missing is a center rack so you can place two items inside at once. I installed it by myself and found the instructions to be easy to understand and the installation simple. It is a bit heavy so you may need some help lifting it. My doctor says I should regain full use of my legs when my back is out of traction. (Just kidding.) If you are looking for a good-looking, well built, easy to operate, nice featured, easy to install microwave I say this is a good choice.

"Sharp" looking
This is a very stylish microwave. The buttons are on the inside panel and while I didn't think I would initially like this, it works great. Keeps all the fingerprints inside the microwave, so your microwave always looks clean. Also has a sensor to reheat food that works well.

Sharp 1100-Watt Microwave - Stainless Steel (1 cu. ft.)

2009-07-16T22:19:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Sold as each. 1100 watt. Stainless steel. 12-1/4"H x 20-1/2"D x 17"D. 1 cu. ft. Auto touch control panel. 12-5/8" turntable. Digital display. 6 reheat options. 6 cook options. 4 defrost. Time of day clock. Kitchen timer. Stainless steel body. Boxed. Manufacturer number: R305KS. SKU #: 6152219. Country of origin: Thailand. Distributed by Sharp Electronics Corp.

Sharp R-55TS Warm & Toasty Toaster/Microwave

2009-07-15T22:18:00.000-07:00

Product Description

The SHARP R-55TS Warm & Toasty combines versatility with exceptional results. Express Defrost for meat and poultry Minute Plus setting with Digital Display sets the oven at High with a single touch Timer Dial with Auto-Touch Six Variable Power Levels Cooking Capacity - 0.5 feet Microwave Power - 650 Watts Heater Power - 760W (Top); 510W (Bottom); 1,270W (Total) Interior Dimensions - 5-7/8H x 11-1/4W x 11-5/8D Exterior Dimensions - 11-1/2H x 17-3/4W x 15-1/4D Turntable Diameter - 10-1/2 Color - Stainless Front with Black Cabinet and Stainless Interior Walls

Product Description

Customer Reviews

Attractive space saver, though slow to toast
In the aesthetics department this item is top notch for anyone going for a stainless steel look in their kitchen. Brushed steel on front, with a black glass window - black metal on sides. Surprisingly, this is more important that I would have thought.

It microwaves well, though at 650W. The controls are convienent, and fast - with a single "one minute" button to save time on reheats. Seems to cook very evenly.

A nice function is the ability to turn the sound off completely - ridding your home of one source of beeps and chirps.

The oven works well for cooking. The toaster works surprisingly well, but it takes close to 3 minutes for a slice of bread. In the toast department, I'd recommend a stand-alone drop-in style toaster.

You can combine cooking and microwaving in steps (thaw then cook, not both at once).

Know what you're buying
Read these reviews carefully. The unhappy people are the people who bought this appliance without understanding what it is.

1) It's a small, low-power microwave. Small, low-powered microwaves don't do popcorn very well and some things just don't fit in there.

2) It's a large toaster oven, which means the elements are somewhat removed from the toast. If you want quick toast, get a toaster, where the elements are often less than an inch from the bread. But if you want to toast all sorts of lumpy things, including three or four slices of bread at a time, this'll do it. Typically, mine takes 4 1/2 minutes to toast regular bread.

3) It's a small oven. The oven works well, although again, it's small (see #1). Don't plan on cooking the Thanksgiving turkey in there.

If you understand these things, you'll like this appliance. I sure like mine. It's perfect for a bachelor!

Sharp R-308KK 1-Cubic-Foot 1100-Watt Microwave Oven, Black

2009-07-14T22:16:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Sharp R-308KK 1100 Watts Black Microwave

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #99292 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: Black
Brand: Sharp
Model: R-308KK
Dimensions: 11.88" h x 20.50" w x 17.75" l, 36.00 pounds

Features

1100-watt mid-sized microwave oven with 1-cubic-foot capacity
12-5/8-inch-diameter turntable provides even heating; 23 automatic settings
4 defrost, 6 cook, and 6 reheat options; Short Cuts for melting, softening, and warming
Minute Plus; popcorn key; auto-touch controls; 4-digit lighted display; interior light
Measures 20-1/2 by 17-3/8 by 12-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews

Great performer, heats fast, excellent safety, but poor keypad
This Sharp microwave oven, with 1 c.f. of total capacity and about 0.8 c.f. of usable capacity (according to Consumer Reports), is a great performer. It heats food quickly and for the most part evenly. The turntable turns automatically and alternates between clockwise and counterclosewise turns. There's a lightbulb inside that lights up when you open the door or when the microwave is operating. The heat output is rated at 1100W, which is usually the power assumed by most microwave heating instructions on food packages - a great convenience.

There was a story I read a few years ago that looked into microwave oven safety, and Sharp came out ahead. So I feel confidend that this microwave oven, assembled in Thailand, should also be one of the safest. Of course, you should keep at least 7 inches away from the oven when its magnetron is generating microwaves, just to be totally safe. One guy complained about the "loud" door; yes, but it's designed to be safe. I'd never trade safety for a flimsy, "easier" door.

The LCD display is always backlit (in green), which is really nice, esp. if you, like I, use the LCD as a clock and also as a timer. (Clock is am-pm-agnostic 12-hour type, while timer has a maximum countdown of 99:99.) The Minute Plus feature is extremely convenience. The keys beep when you press them, but the beep and that "cooking finished" long beep can be turned off easily. You can also invoke a "safe" mode so that the buttons don't work, kind of like a "hold" feature on audio players -- great for families with kids who like to fiddle with appliances.

My only complaint is, like all Asian electronics companies, Sharp pays little attention to the user-friendliness of the unit. The keys all look the same and are about the same size. While they are responsive, sometimes you need to hunt for the keys you want to press. The End and Start keys, in particular, should have been made to stand out. Also, unlike many other Sharp models, this one requires you to press the Power button multiple times instead of just pressing a numeric button to specify a power level. Finally, the reheat/cook button works ridiculously complicated. All these anti-user features detract a full star from an otherwise really excellent appliance.

The all-black finish looks great and the oven fits well under most kitchen cabinets. I do recommend this oven despite the ergonomic issues mentioned above. For me, Sharp microwave ovens' reliability reputation, safety record and Minute Plus convenience are reason enough to recommend them highly.

Excellent microwave
I'm used to industrial microwaves(the ones used in resturants)& this one out performs those at allmost all tasks. The only place where it only matches their performance is with large frozen meals. I will definitly recomend this microwave

Great Oven
I purchased this oven to replace one that I had for about 5 years. The LED panel went on it. I saw this oven and liked the size and power but most of all needed it to fit a particular sized footprint. It arrived and fit perfectly and the power is just great. The "only" thing I don't like and it's very minor is that the door shuts with a loud bang. Other than that it works like a charm with the many settings. Perfect for warming up coffee or syrup. I love it and would recommend for the money.

Sharp R-420LK Family Size Countertop Microwave

2009-07-13T22:15:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Get cooking convenience at the push of a button with Sharp's R-420LK Countertop Microwave. 1100 watts of power cooks quickly and efficiently, while Sensor Cooking takes the guess work out of making dinner.
Get cooking convenience at the push of a button with Sharp's R-420LK Countertop Microwave. 1100 watts of power cooks quickly and efficiently, while Sensor Cooking takes the guess work out of making dinner.

Customer Reviews

My 3rd Sharp microwave oven
This is my 3rd Sharp Carousel microwave oven. The first one was a combination microwave/convection oven. After about 10 years, the knobs broke and I used that as an excuse to buy a replacement (the original still works). The replacement I bought next was a digital model in most respects similar to this one. Again, it lasted about 10 years before developing some rust spots along the chamber seams. Again, although it still works, I saw this as a potential fire hazard and replaced it with one as similar as I could. buy.

At 1.4 cu.ft., it's big enough for just about any use we (family of 6) have for it. With 1100 watts on tap, it cooks very quickly so I usually have to adjust cooking times down from what's recommended. No matter, though, Sharp's Sensor Reheat works extremely well on leftovers or just heating canned goods. It does all the usual things, like popping popcorn, effortlessly.

The only thing that's changed significantly since I bought my last one a decade ago is that the price has gone down! I really love this microwave and wouldn't consider buying anything other than a Sharp Carousel in the future.

like it alot
cant beat the price and free shiping- this is really a nice microwave. All kinds of settings-sensor cooking feature is super-turn table is great.
I am glad i ordered it.

Sharp R-930CS 1-1/2-Cubic-Foot 900-Watt Convection Microwave, Stainless

2009-07-12T22:15:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Sharp microwave oven R-930CS stainless convection sensor cook, interactive display, compudefrost plus 11 power level.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #22265 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: Stainless
Brand: Sharp
Released on: 2004-01-15
Dimensions: 17.88" h x 21.75" w x 27.63" l, 60.00 pounds

Features

900-watt 1-1/2-cubic-foot convection microwave with 11 power levels
2-color, 7-digit, interactive display; Smart and Easy sensor settings
CompuBroil, CompuRoast, and CompuBake; manual temperature settings
Interior light; 15-3/8-inch turntable for even heating; low and high racks included
Measures 24-5/8 by 14-7/8 by 19 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews

This could be your only oven.
Wow, after reading the other reviews I had to throw my 2 cents in. It's big all right but that's the only point I have in agreement with the other reviewers.

I've had the R-930CS for almost a year. It really lives up to what Sharp says it does. It bakes, broils and microwaves -- all well! I use it to cook meat and it's done a great job on steaks, fresh sausage and chicken.

It also has a nifty feature called Sensor Cook, which is intelligent microwaving. It works for a number of foods including vegetables, frozen entrees and hot dogs. I use it for hot dogs, actually frozen hot dogs. I had no idea how long to cook a frozen hot dog. Not a problem. Slap a couple on a plate, hit Sensor Cook - Hot Dog and the oven does the rest. They come out perfect.

Would I get this oven if I just needed a microwave? Of course not. ( I'm not even sure what you use a 1.5 cubic foot microwave for.) But if you need a microwave and a regular oven all in a countertop package, the R-930CS is great.

The cleanup of this oven is easy too. None of the horror stories from the early generation microwave convection combos. This one is stainless steel on the inside. No protruding parts. It (so far) cleans up with a damp paper towels or sometimes with a bit of dishwashing liquid.

Great for cakes!
I was hesitant to purchase this unit after seeing the less than stellar reviews posted here, but I decided to give it a try anyway. So far, it does everything that it is advertised as being able to do. I made a devil's food bundt cake and it came out bakery moist, not dried out as I usually get from my regular electric oven. The control panel is intuitive and it has many useful features. The unit is larger and heavier than I expected, but it does have a fairly impressive interior volume. I like the high and low interior racks which allows you to bake two 9" cakes pans simultaneously. I checked the interior temperature of the oven with a professional grade oven thermometer, and it was within a few degrees of the stated temperature. Overall, this seems like a versatile and useful appliance. I hope that reliability is not an issue. I'll keep my fingers crossed!

So far so good, we love it
This was the best and largest unit we could use in the available space. I wanted a convection microwave regardless of cost or features. This unit seemed perfect on paper and although several reviewers were not complimentary I must say this is the best microwave we have ever owned. The unit arived on time, well packed and was easy to handle since I am 6'-2" and have no trouble with heavy stuff. It should be a two man job if you have the help. The unit is very easy to clean, heats, cooks, and does the wifes popcorn perfectly. She even tried some new recipes and they turned out great.
I would reccomend this unit and have had nothing but good comments on it so far.

Update: February 2, 2008
So far everything is working great, no issues to report. The only minor problem was that the door open switch would not consistently release the door fully, a little WD-40 sprayed into the latch mechanism and it is working fine now.

Sharp R-402JW 1-2/5-Cubic-Foot 1100-Watt Microwave, White

2009-07-11T22:14:00.000-07:00

Product Description

The R-402JW microwave includes our new short cut options that are easy to use for melting, softening, and warming popular foods such as butter, chocolate, and ice cream.In addition to 16 automatic settings for reheating, cooking and defrosting, the R-402JW features a separate popcorn key, Minute Plus and a convenient kitchen timer.New Short Cut Options are easy to use for melting, softening and warming popular foods.New Built-In Night Light for those midnight snacks!Popcorn Key pops all kinds of microwave popcorn automatically.Six Cook Options make it especially easy to heat 6 often served foods including beverages, pizza, rolls, and muffins.Four Defrost Options quickly defrost meats and poultry by weight. Specific program for each category assures excellent, even results.Minute Plus sets the oven at High with a single touch.5-Digit, 2-Color Lighted Display is easy to read.

Customer Reviews

Great microwave!!
You can't buy a better microwave than a Sharp. That's why I came to Amazon when I couldn't find what I wanted locally. My previous Sharp microwave had been great but needed replacing due to advanced age. This one is even better, more shortcut buttons, more power. A regular sized bag of popcorn pops in 1:25!!!!! As far as I'm concerned, Sharp wrote the book on microwaves!

Great Microwave
This was my first time shopping on line for a microwave, I was a little scared but everything turned out great. Delivery was great and the product itself.......great.
I especially like the defrost, I work and there are times I forget to remove what I need from the freezer. The defost on this microwave does the job perfect. I would recommend this product to everyone....
Very Satisfied Customer.......

Works great, excellent value
I purchased this microwave to replace an Amana I had for 21 years (really!). The Amana worked fine, but the interior bottom had cracked. I am so glad I entered the 21st century with this Sharp. The presets are convenient, and the rotating plate cooks evenly. It is a more powerful oven than my old one, and many things cook faster. Overall, I am completely satisfied, especially for the Amazon price.

Sharp R-820Bk 900-Watt 0.9 Cubic Foot Convection Microwave, Black

2009-07-10T22:13:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Sharp microwave oven R-820BK black convection/grill 2 line interactive display 35 automatic settings, combination cooking plus 11 power levels.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #10909 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: Black
Brand: Sharp
Model: R-820BK
Released on: 2004-01-15
Dimensions: 15.13" h x 22.75" w x 23.50" l, 50.00 pounds

Features

900-watt convection microwave with browning and crisping capabilities
Easy-to-clean, 0.9-cubic-foot, stainless-steel interior with light
2-line, 12-digit interactive display; 11 power levels; 35 automatic settings
Measures 20-1/2 by 12-1/8 by 19-3/4 inches

Amazon.com Review
With "double" grills that emit heat over and under food, this 900-watt convection microwave provides both browning and crisping capabilities. Eleven power levels offer added control, with temperature settings that include 100, 150, and 275 to 450 degrees F in 25-degree increments. The oven's two-line, 12-digit interactive display provides easy programming steps, cooking hints, and special options. With auto-touch convenience, there are 35 automatic settings to choose from, such as CompuPizza, CompuBake, CompuRoast, and CompuGrill, as well as CompuCook, which allows for preset times and power levels, and CompuDefrost for automatically defrosting frozen foods quickly and evenly. Custom Help provides programming features such as language/weight, child lock, and auto start. There's also the option to build the unit into a wall or cabinet with a trim kit (purchased separately), which provides the required ventilation and delivers a clean look. The oven's stainless-steel, 0.9-cubic-foot interior is easy to clean and includes a light and a 12-3/4-inch in diameter carousel turntable system for even heating. The unit measures 20-1/2 by 12-1/8 by 19-3/4 inches. --Catie Unger

Customer Reviews

A uniquely useful, if not perfect, oven
Given the tremendous functionality, and especially for the price, I cannot in good conscience give this oven less than 5 full stars. However, that is definitely not to imply that it is perfect. Nothing is, and this is no exception. So, while others here have done a fine job of highlighting the positive aspects (which is in fact why I bought one, too), I will try to provide a more balanced perspective. First, though, a quick re-cap of those highlights. Yes, this oven really does do the job of three: a conventional microwave, a convection unit, and a toaster oven. In fact, that does not do it justice because it does even more than that. You cannot, for example, grill a burger in any of those types, but you can in this. Especially for a small kitchen, this is phenomenally useful. In just a couple of weeks, I've already become reliant on its non-microwave functions for a variety of things, from roast chicken to frozen French fries, both of which come out better than in my conventional oven and in much less than half the time. And cleanup has not been an issue.

Still, there are flaws. Others have noted the wobbly turntable and difficult to read LCD display, and this is true - but I think there are more serious ones. I'll start with build quality since that was the first one I encountered. I've unfortunately had a chance to explore this in-depth, thanks to a broken fan assembly in mine. This was not shipping damage, either, but a manufacturing defect. In checking out the problem, I was able to examine things on the inside, it was clear that the unit is built to a very tight price point. There is an abundance of crimped sheet metal, a minimum number of screws, and cheap plastic snap-ins securing (barely) too many of the vital components. I'll also note that Consumer Reports has been reporting failure rates for Sharp built-in microwaves (the only variety they track reliability in) many times that of the other brands. That said, this unit replaced a Sharp countertop microwave which was still going strong at 13 years. Another weak point - this time of the design - is the ratio of exterior to interior space. In other words, the cavity is quite small for the amount of space the oven takes up, even compared to other convection units. In fact, my counter can just barely accommodate its depth. This is likely partially the result of its `economical' design. Also related to that, no doubt, is the omission of a doneness sensor, which I would expect on any microwave at this price, convection or not. This sensor is what allows a microwave to automatically reheat dishes, and shut off when it detects, through the amount of steam given off, that a dish is done heating. Instead, we are given reheat presets, which are never adequate (unless maybe you weigh your food first and configure it just right on the plate).

However, not all the preset programs are useless. In fact, much to my surprise, some are invaluable. I expected that all the co-called `Compu-` settings were simple time presets, but this is not the case. Many of these are fairly complex cooking routines, sometimes involving all three methods in various sequences. For example, the Compu-Roast 1 program will cook a darn good roast chicken automatically, using microwave, convection, and even the upper grill for browning near the end. The hamburger Compu-Grill program works similarly well, though I believe with just the 2 grills. (It is not always possible to tell what cooking mode is being used). These programs make it simple for even a mediocre cook like myself to begin using the oven instantly and with good results. And it prevents it from becoming merely an overpriced microwave (like my mother's KitchenAid has: it has convection and an upper grill, too, but no programs, so they remain unused after 2 years). Nonetheless, the presence of such helpful programs does not preclude it having a doneness sensor which is virtually a standard feature these days. Ideally, it would also have a linear power supply like the Panasonics do, allowing truly low-power microwaving, rather than simply cycling full power on and off to simulate low power operation. But not many other manufacturers do this, and that may be expecting too much. Finally, beware that this oven will draw more current than a comparably-sized microwave-only unit: up to 13 amps. This can tax a typical 15 amp household circuit if anything else is plugged in. Add a toaster, for example, and you will trip a breaker (I have).

To summarize, while the build quality is a concern, very few ovens I am aware of offer as much functionality to bake, roast, microwave and grill - and fewer still offer preset programs making all that flexibility readily accessible. None do it for so low a price. In fact, of the few other countertop convection microwaves I could find, nearly all were over three hundred dollars actual selling price. That makes this unique oven a bargain in several ways.

Great microwave-toaster-griller-small oven!
After reading extensive reviews here and elsewhere, I bit the bullet and ponied up for the expensive little thing, and must agree with the reviewer who said Sharp clearly doesn't know what a great thing they have here, or else they have the worst marketing plan in history. This is a TERRIFIC appliance! It has replaced my old toaster oven and microwave. How much room would that save in YOUR kitchen?
There is more functionality than I normally use, so I'll stick to the things I use it for.
1. First, it does boil water as fast as any other high-powered microwave. The reviewer who wrote otherwise clearly had a defective unit. It's a flawless microwave with flat, easy to clean surfaces, even heating, and a silent turntable. It took me a while to get my head around microwaving with a metal turntable, but it works. I have not had the courage yet to microwave with the 'small, flat' pieces of aluminum foil the manual says you may cover dishes with, but I will try it since everything else they've claimed it does, it does.
2. It does make perfectly fine toast, but I have noticed the length of time varies. A bagel will toast in the same time as my old toaster, about 4 minutes, but sliced bread does take longer, about 7 minutes. To me this isn't a drawback, just worth noting.
3. The grill feature is excellent, heating up small batches of crispy or fried things much faster than my big oven or old toaster oven could. This function is flawless.
4. The convection feature heats casseroles or bakes chicken in exactly half the time of any conventional oven, as it should. The exhaust above the top of the unit (from the fan) can be warm, although the unit remains touchable. I don't see a hazard here, but I would abide their recommended clearances on top, and not store things that would suffer from heat(I have moved my bananas).
5. Compu-serve setting are usful, but you need to read the manual if you intend to use metal cookware, as some setting incorporate microwave cooking for part of the cycle. I use only pyrex, and never think about it.
In conclusion, buy with optimism, read the manual (really) and if you don't think it's performing well, return it for another one because it really works wonders! This is a fantstic tool.

Just About the Perfect Appliance
I can't add much to what the first reviewer said, except to say you should get one right now! I hardly use any other appliances for cooking anymore. I was a little worried that it would turn out to do everything, but nothing well, but it actually does everything well. You can roast, bake, grill, or microwave, and I have no complaints on any account. It makes the best roast chicken ever, in much less time than it would take to do it in your oven, and really excels with baked goods as well. This is just a terrific appliance, and while the price seems a little high, it is a great value for all that it does. All of this, and it takes up about a third less space than the microwave it replaced. There should be a fan club!

Sharp 1.0 Cu Ft 1100W Wht

2009-07-09T22:12:00.000-07:00

Product Description

1.0 CUFT, White, 1100W Countertop Microwave, Auto-touch Controls, New Short Cut Options, 12-5/8" Turntable, 6 Cook Options, 6 Reheat Options, 4 Defrost Options.

Sharp R-408LS Family-Size 1100-Watt 1-2/5-Cubic-Foot Microwave Oven, Stainless Steel

2009-07-08T22:11:00.000-07:00

Product Description

1.4 CUFT, 1100W, Stainless Steel, Microwave, Short Cut Options, Built In Night Light, 6 Cook Options, 6 Reheat Options, 4 Defrost Options, 5 Digit 2 Color Lighted Display, Time of Day Clock, Kitchen Timer, 14-1/8" Turntable.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #41751 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Sharp
Model: R-408LS
Dimensions: 38.00 pounds

Features

1100-watt family-size microwave oven with 1-2/5-cubic-foot capacity
24 automatic settings for cooking, reheating, and defrosting
Short-cut options for melting foods; popcorn key; Minute Plus
14-1/8-inch turntable; 5-digit lighted display; night light; timer
Measures 17-3/8 by 21-11/16 by 12-3/8 inches

Amazon.com Product Description
With a 1-2/5-cubic-foot capacity and 1100 watts of power, this family-size microwave oven provides quick and easy meal preparation. The unit's 14-1/8-inch turntable ensures even heating, while 24 automatic settings make cooking, reheating, and defrosting a variety of popular foods a snap. Six cook options deliver perfectly cooked foods for up to six servings; six reheat options make it simple to heat six often-served foods including pizza, rolls, and muffins; and four defrost options quickly defrost meats and poultry by weight--a specific program for each category delivers excellent, even results. In addition, new short-cut options work great for melting, softening, and warming popular foods such as butter, chocolate, and ice cream. Other highlights include a five-digit, two-color lighted display; a built-in night light; a popcorn key; Minute Plus; an interior light; and a convenient kitchen timer. The UL-listed microwave oven measures 17-3/8 by 21-11/16 by 12-3/8 inches.

Customer Reviews

Great Micro
We bought this when we did a kitchen remodel 3+ years ago, and it's still nuking along just fine. It looks great, heats-up perfectly, and has every feature my wife and I need. Highly recommended!

Replacement
I purchased this as a replacement to a 10 year old nuker that blew up.
I am very happy with everything about this product, easy to use, clear instructions for special items.

Sharp R-405KS Microwave
This microwave replaced an older Sharp Carousel, and we are very pleased with its performance and features, right out of the box. The stainless is a nice look.

Sharp R-308KW 1-Cubic-Foot 1100-Watt Microwave Oven, White

2009-07-07T22:10:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Sharp R-308KW 1100 Watts White Microwave

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #105916 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: White
Brand: Sharp
Model: R-308KW
Dimensions: 11.88" h x 20.50" w x 17.75" l, 36.00 pounds

Features

1100-watt mid-sized microwave oven with 1-cubic-foot capacity
12-5/8-inch-diameter turntable provides even heating; 23 automatic settings
4 defrost, 6 cook, and 6 reheat options; Short Cuts for melting, softening, and warming
Minute Plus; popcorn key; auto-touch controls; 4-digit lighted display; interior light
Measures 20-1/2 by 17-3/8 by 12-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews

Fabulous microwave
I don't know what happened with the 1-star person's microwave, but we got this microwave 2 years ago as a wedding present and have been very happy with it. My husband was a little confused by the settings at first, but I wasn't confused by anything. Maybe I'm just warped enough to understand 'complicated' appliances.

The special cook/defrost/reheat settings all work well. We use this microwave to soften butter (40% for about 20 seconds), defrost chicken, and reheat leftovers. It takes a little bit of getting used to, but once you understand how the settings work it's really, really easy to cook things and use the special settings. We've never used any of the "shortcut" buttons, nor have we ever cooked popcorn in the microwave.

Timer: Enter time, hit "timer/clock"

Clock: Hit "timer/clock", enter time, hit "timer/clock again"

Add a minute: Hit "minute plus" and it will either add a minute or start cooking for a minute on 100% power.

Adjusting the power level: after you enter in the cooking time, hit the "power level" button. It starts at 100 and counts down by 10s.

Cook something: Select "cook", press number that corresponds with option, press that number again for qty or whatever.
Defrost: Select "defrost", press number that corresponds with option, enter weight.
Reheat: Select "reheat", press number that corresponds with option, press that number again for qty or whatever.

If you're not sure what you're supposed to be measuring (cups, lbs, qty) a little black bar shows up on the right side of the screen that tells you what information you're supposed to be providing.

The one thing I did not like about the microwave is you can't adjust the power settings while the microwave is running. You have to cancel it and restart it (unless there's some kind of special setting I don't know about. I never read the manual.) I just pulled out my operation manual and it specifically lists out how to do all of the automatic features if you don't want to do everything manually. If the 1-star reviewer had read the manual, they might not be so confused about the microwave's special settings.

This microwave seems to have always done everything right when I know how to use the features. Like I said, we've had this microwave for 2 years and have been very happy with it.

Very Good Microwave!
We've had this unit for several months now, and I see why people talk about the user friendliness of Sharp Microwaves. Everything is easy and obvious except lowering the power setting. That stumped me until I broke out the manual. Now I like the way that works, too.

The unit has more power than we need and a surprising amount of room inside. My only critique is that the display is black lettering on white background with no backlight. It is hard to read, sometimes.

Sharp R-402JKT 1-2/5-Cubic-Foot 1100-Watt Microwave, Black

2009-07-06T22:09:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Sharp Microwave oven, R402JK, black family size, 11 power levels, 6 cooking options, turntable.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #28419 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: Black
Brand: Sharp
Model: R-402JK
Number of items: 1
Dimensions: 15.08" h x 21.54" w x 25.15" l, 999.00 pounds

Features

1100-watt family-size microwave oven with 1-2/5-cubic-foot capacity
14-1/8-inch-diameter turntable provides even heating; 23 automatic settings
4 defrost options; 6 automatic cook options for up to 6 servings; 6 reheat options
Minute Plus; popcorn key; 11 power levels; touch-pad controls; 5-digit lighted display
Measures 21-11/16 by 12-3/8 by 17-3/8 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews

Great product
We reciever this microwave quickly. My microwave died after 35 yrs. and I was so happy it arrived fast. It is easy to operate and the instructions are very easy to follow. I really like all the features and the pre-set settings are very accurate. The 4 defrost settings are a real treat to me. The demenions are accurate but I didn't realize the wall plug was large so this microwave sticks out 2 inches more in front beyond my shelf edge. My old microwave's plug laid flat against the wall. I am getting use to this and it in no way affects the performance of the product. If I had known it would take up another 2 inches in deepth beyond the listed deminsions I would have purchased a smaller unit so it would fit my space better.

Love all but one thing
I really researched before I bought this microwave. I had owned a Sharp, one of the first carousel type ones, for 21 years, and it still hadn't died, but was slowing down. I knew I wanted another Sharp and had space constraints, so after doing quite a bit of looking, I chose this one. And I am definitely not sorry! I was a bit daunted at first by all the buttons and choices, but the prompts are a huge help, and it really wasn't hard to figure out at all, especially considering my old one had barely any options. The only thing I would change - Sharp, are you listening? is that the door is very loud when you shut it. There are light sleepers in my house, so I find that sometimes, early in the a.m., I have to leave the door hanging open until they wake up! That's the only reason I gave this item a 4 instead of a 5. Performance-wise, feature-wise, you can't go wrong with this microwave.

Awesomely powerful and durable microwave
This product replaced our still working but rusted 1991 Sharp microwave. That microwave and this one are made great. I slam the door in my haste and it takes it and asks for more. I had to get used to how much more powerful this one was than our last. Cooking times have decreased dramatically which is nice. Controls are easy to use. There is a button that you can press quickly cook (one-touch) in increments of one minute. I use this frequently. Highly recommended. I can't see how you could go wrong with this one.

Sharp R-520LKT Full Size Countertop Micro

2009-07-05T22:08:00.000-07:00

Product Description

2.0 CUFT, Black, 1100W, Full Size Countertop Microwave, Auto Touch Controls, 16" Turntable, Night Light, 6 Instant Action Cooking Options, 8 Reheating Options, 4 Defrosting Options, Child Safety Lock.

Customer Reviews

Would Recommend to Anyone
This replaced a similar Sharp full size microwave - and we love it - so easy to use, we did not have to use the manual to do the basic things we want to do. And - Amazon's delivery was fantastic!

Just what we hoped for!
Our previous Sharp Carousel was the best microwave I had ever used, until this one! We love it and it is so very similar to our 10 year old model that fizzled out. Amazon made the shopping very easy and the price was excellent.

Sharp 2.0 cf microwave
This microwave replaced an old Montgomery Wards brand we had since 1985 (and was still working, but slowly). The Sharp is like night and day -- everything gets done quickly, and the buttons for the individual types of food (warming rolls, defrosting meat, etc.) work perfectly, with the food coming out ready the first time.

Sharp R-520LW Full Size Countertop Micro

2009-07-04T22:08:00.000-07:00

Product Description

The R520LW microwave oven includes nine convenient Smart & Easy® sensor settings and 1200 watts of cooking power. A 16-inch diameter turntable allows for large casserole dishes.

Customer Reviews

Powerful microwave with large interior space
We have had microwave for over a month now. No problems yet. We use it on average 5-10 times a day, and it has been easy for everyone to learn how to use. The last one we had was also a Sharp that lasted a very long time.

Pleased so far
We purchased this microwave to replace a very similar Sharp that we had for eight or ten years. It had begun malfunctioning by randomly stopping and by sometimes starting when the door was shut forcefully.

We use our microwave primarily for timed cooking and for reheating, and this oven is doing a fine job for those purposes. I have also used the sensor cooking successfully for chicken breasts.

I have not noticed that it is noisy as I believe some have complained, and I have no trouble hearing the end-of-cooking signal from several rooms away. We are totally satisfied with this microwave so far.

Good overall value
Bought this microwave to replace a 10 year old Panasonic that died. Works well so far. Chose the Sharp after reading several reviews. Seemed to have the best rating for moderate priced units.

Sharp R-320HK 1200-Watt 1.2-Cubic-Foot Microwave, Black

2009-07-03T22:06:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Sharp microwave oven R-320HK black sensor turntable touch mid size, 3 instant action keys, keep warm plus, 11 power levels.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #21233 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: Black
Brand: Sharp
Model: R-320HK
Released on: 2004-01-15
Dimensions: 15.25" h x 20.25" w x 23.50" l, 33.00 pounds

Features

1200-watt, mid-sized microwave with 1-1/5-cubic-foot capacity
Smart & Easy sensor sets cooking times and power levels for 10 popular foods
4 defrost options; Minute Plus; popcorn key; easy-to-read, 7-digit, 2-color lighted display
3 instant-action keys provides 1-touch operation for up to 6 servings
Measures 20-1/2 by 12-1/4 by 17-1/4 inches

Customer Reviews

Popcorn for the record books
I'm not one to write reviews of appliances, but I have been very pleased with this microwave. When it's time to upgrade from a $39 dorm microwave, this is the one for you. Lots of bang for your buck.

I am particularly impressed with the sensor feature of the Sharp. When making popcorn, for example, you touch the "popcorn" button once and the overn turns on automatically. When the inside of the microwave reaches a certain temperature the sensor shuts off the oven automatically for ZERO unpopped and ZERO burned kernels. I'm considering calling the Guiness Book of World Records on that one.

Frozen meals cook evenly. I also like that the turntable is flush with the bottom of the oven.

Best Buy was recently selling it for $99 (I purchased it for $89), so $79 is an excellent price. Buy it and be happy.

Best Microwave I've Ever Used
This is a wonderful microwave oven that cooks things perfectly everytime (so far). It uses whats called "sensor cooking" so there is no need to guess about how long things should cook. If you want to reheat things from the fridge, just hit the sensor cook key, the oven starts automatically, the oven decides the amount of time needed and reheats it perfectly. No standing there wondering how long is long enough, no constantly having to waste time opening &uncovering to check if the food is ready. My experience with microwaves says things will be overcooked or undercooked everytime & you need to either stop it early or add extra time, NOT WITH THIS OVEN!!! it also has sensor settings for specific foods, such as frozen entrees, meats, rice, & veggies. Also easy to use, hit sensor and the number that corrosponds with the food you'll be cooking and you're good to go. Simple and easy. Say you use sensor cook to cook something that requiries turning over during the cooking cycle, no problem, the oven will stop, beep, the digital display will read "turn over." Most of the info you need is right there on the oven key panel so no need to keep the instruction book handy to continually check to see how to use this or that feature. The oven even has a help menu on the digital readout. While I haven't experienced no unpopped popcorn kernals, I can say the VERY little kernels remain unpopped. The oven even differentiates between the regular sized bags and the new snacked sized ones. This oven makes microwave cooking even faster because you don't waste time constantly checking the food for doneness. My local K-Mart sells this oven for $109, Walmart wants $99, so the Amazone.com price of $79 is definitely a bargin and with the free shipping, how can you not think this is one of the better purchases you'll ever make.

Excellent!
I bought this microwave through the PC Richard store in my area, (not Amazon) but wanted to write a review about it anyway. I read the other reviews and they almost scared me off from buying this model, but I'm SO glad I ended up buying it. It works really well. All the features, like the sensor cooking take the guessing out of how many minutes to cook something for, which I love. The popcorn button works flawlessly. I'm not used to having such a powerful microwave, at 1200 watts you have to be careful b/c foods cook very quickly and powerfully, so you don't want to burn anything. But, I love it and am very happy with this model. I highly recommend it!

Sharp R-410LW Carousel 1-2/5-Cubic-Foot Family-Size Microwave Oven, White

2009-06-25T21:26:00.001-07:00

Product Description

Customer Reviews

Excellent Microwave
Because I have an existing trim kit, getting a particular size is extremely important to me. Unfortunately, Sharp keeps changing its models. Fortunately, this one not only fits perfectly, but it has more features than the last one. And, it is less expensive. And, it works faster. The good: fast, attractive, lots of features, big. The bad: nothing really, except my wife wishes the buttons were slightly larger. I think microwaves are one of the few products that get better and cost less with time. Highly recommended.

Top Notch
I was swayed in selecting this item by the positive reviews and was not disappointed. This is a very good microwave and even 'tho it was advertised as white the black is quite acceptable. A fine product.

Sharp 5 stars Amazon 1 star
This Sharp microwave is very good,however we were sent a black model instead of the white one we ordered.We picked this particular model because it shows a white microwave and thats what my wife wanted.After the initial disappointment we decided not to send it back,we wanted this particular microwave and didn't want to take a chance there wouldn't be one left. It is a very good product for the money.

Sharp R-820JS 0.9-Cubic Foot Grill 2 Convection Microwave, Silver

2009-06-25T21:25:00.001-07:00

Product Description

Sharp convection microwave, R820JS silver family size convection microwave, bakes, grills, roasts, 11 power levels, stainless interior, turntable. Enhanced browning and crisping are possible in a convection microwave oven. That’s because only the Grill 2 Convection has "double" grills that emit radiant heat both over and under food.

Features

900-watt convection microwave provides both browning and crisping capabilities
1500-watt "double" grills emit heat over and under food; 11 power levels
2-line, 12-digit interactive display; auto-touch convenience; 7 automatic settings
Stainless-steel, 0.9-cubic-foot interior with light; 12-3/4-inch turntable for even heating
Measures 20-1/2 by 12-1/8 by 19-3/4 inches

Customer Reviews

Extremely versatile
I acquired this microwave when I was moving to a flat with limited kitchen space, and my primary reason for the choice was that the Sharp model was multi-functional. Since I've begun using it, I happily have ceased to sing a requiem for the toaster oven, separate grill, and other items I was 'consolidating' in this purchase.

I have used the Sharp microwave for grilling and roasting, as well as normal microwave functions, and the results are better than I could have expected. Grilled and roasted foods are extremely tender and juicy - at least of the quality one could expect from a conventional oven. I have had similar success with cooking vegetables.

Reheating muffins and breads has amazing results - they seem fresh baked and, unlike breads normally heated in a microwave, do not harden in a minute. I have used the convection feature for preparing breads, and had especially stunning results with preparing a frozen chicken pie. I suppose the surrounding air from the convection oven was the reason, but it seemed like a fresh-baked meat pie.

There are a few drawbacks, which would not compromise my five star rating because of the great versatility and high quality of the unit overall. The 'auto' roast, defrost, and grill features are very convenient, as is the prompting (telling one when to turn over the meat, for example), but they are very limited in the weight restrictions. For example, if one is defrosting ground meat, it has to be a certain weight - significantly more than that of a single hamburger. Though grills and roasts would mostly fit in to the specifications, this is a drawback for defrosting, where one must estimate times and key them in manually.

Another difficulty I have experienced, when grilling on the rack, is that drippings which fall either on to the carousel tray or a pan placed under the meat can become badly burnt and baked on. This was slightly disappointing for my intentions of preparing gravies on the side. My single attempt to do so meant I had to soak the pan overnight and then scrape. The grilling results are wonderful, as far as the effect on the meats, but there is a great deal of smoke generated. Whenever I grill, it sets off the smoke alarm - probably best to roast, then only grill at the end.

I would advise anyone purchasing this microwave to read the manual in full. The capabilities will not be realised otherwise. I actually use the unit less for 'standard microwaving' than for its other features.

One further comment: the Sharp microwave cookbook, which is advertised in the manual for the unit, is useful but not specific to the multi-functional machine. It contains only microwave recipes - none for grilling, roasting, or convection.

Overall, and considering that it can replace several appliances, this microwave is an extraordinary value.

NIce. Really nice.
First let me say that I got a killer deal right here on Amazon. I paid $204 with shipping included. The unit arrived in tact although the box was a little beat up. So much so that I had to unpack it outside. Now onto the review. The unit is very heavy and well constructed. The majority of the weight comes from what appears to be a commercial grade convection motor. I lugged the unit inside and put it on a utility cart with the back facing a window. I unpacked the contents, which were securely stowed inside the unit. Contents included a porcelain coated turntable, rotary mechanism for the turntable and a circular raised rack for grilling. I plugged it in and it immediately displayed instructions on how to set the clock. That was cake so now it was time to cook something! Despite what others may say, you do have to read the manual to do just about anything (except setting the clock) because the unit uses special codes for different foods, i.e 1 for pork, 2 for chicken, 3 for humans and so on. The manual is relatively easy to follow and the unit also comes with a quick reference card so you don't have to whip out the manual everytime you want to cook something. So far, I have cooked a stuffed pork chop, cinnamon rolls, chocolate chip cookies and a 10 inch frozen pizza. All came out near perfect to perfect. I would attribute this to the quality of the convection motor. I might even go as far as comparing the quality and effectiveness of this motor to that of a Hobart. If you're looking for a high quality and extrememly versatile convection/microwave/so much more, then you can stop looking. I would have paid a lot more if I knew it was going to be this good. Bon Appetit!

Great product
I really like this product. It has a lot of functionality. I bought it primarly for the microwave capability; but, thought the other features would come in handy. I find myself using the other features almost as much as the microwave. One of things that I like best about this oven is that I can make open face tuna melts using the grill function. That is what I missed most about my old toaster oven. This oven had saved me the cost of a toaster oven.

Sharp R-530ES 2-Cubic-Foot 1200-Watt Microwave, Stainless Steel and Black

2009-06-25T21:24:00.001-07:00

Product Description

Sharp microwave oven touch key R-530ES 13 sensor settings, beverage center, keep warm plus, 2 line interactive display.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #5851 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: Stainless Steel
Brand: Sharp
Released on: 2004-01-15
Dimensions: 16.38" h x 22.13" w x 27.00" l, 47.00 pounds

Features

Well-designed, full-size, 1200-watt microwave with 2-cubic-foot capacity
Stainless-steel front and glass window; touch-key control panel; interior light
2-line, 16-digit display; interactive cooking system with Custom Help
16-inch turntable for even heating; 33 automatic settings; defrost center; keep warm
Measures 24 by 13-3/8 by 19-1/8 inches

Sharp R-530ES
Nice unit but vibration noise when operating. Bought 2 reconditioned units from other vendors and both were defective.

Sharp R-320HW 1200 Watts Mid Size Microwave Oven, white

2009-06-25T21:23:00.000-07:00

Product Description

SMART & EASY Sensor Settings take the guesswork out of cooking 10 popular foods. Settings include baked potatoes, ground meat, chicken breasts, and rice. It automatically sets cooking times and power levels ¿ so you don't have to.Smart & Easy Sensor Settings for 8 most popular microwave foods, and sensor reheat for all pre-cooked foods. No need to set times or power levels - eliminates guesswork!Interactive Cooking System with Custom Help provides an easy way to "customize" the oven to individual needs. -Includes options for English, Spanish, and French.Popcorn Sensor pops microwave popcorn automatically - regardless of package size or brand.Instant Action Keys make microwaving easy! Touch once for each serving - up to six. Oven starts automaticallyDefrost Center quickly defrosts meats and poultry by weight. Specific program for each category assures excellent, even results.Minute Plus sets the oven at High with a single touch.7-Digit, 2-Color Lighted Display includes word prompts.Time of Day Clock is convenient and easy to set.

From the Manufacturer
Smart & Easy sensor settings take the guesswork out of cooking 10 popular foods. Settings include baked potatoes, ground meat, chicken breasts, and rice. It automatically sets cooking times and power levels--so you don’t have to.

Features:

Smart & Easy sensor settings for 10 most-popular microwave foods, and sensor reheat for all pre-cooked foods. No need to set times or power levels--eliminates guesswork!
Interactive cooking system with custom help provides an easy way to "customize" the oven to individual needs. Includes options for English, Spanish, and French.
Popcorn sensor pops microwave popcorn automatically--regardless of package size or brand.
Instant Action keys make microwaving easy! Touch once for each serving--up to six. Oven starts automatically.
Defrost Center quickly defrosts meats and poultry by weight. Specific program for each category assures excellent, even results.
Minute Plus sets the oven at "high" with a single touch.
Seven-digit, two-color lighted display includes word prompts.
Time of day clock is convenient and easy to set.

Specifications:

1-1/5 cubic-foot capacity
1200-watt power
Color: white
Outside dimensions: 20-1/2 by 12-1/3 by 17-1/4 inches
Interior dimensions: 14-3/4 by 8-7/8 by 15-1/4 inches
17 automatic settings
Turntable diameter: 12-5/8 inches
4 defrost options
7-digit, 2-color lighted display
Lighted cavity
Net weight: 35 pounds
Shipping weight: 39 pounds
AC line voltage: 120 volts, single phase, 60 Hz, AC only
AC power required: 1.68 kW, 14.2 amps
Safety compliance: FCC, DHHS, UL Listed

Customer Reviews

Terrific microwave
We got this microwave because it was very highly rated in Consumer Reports. It does a terrific job and looks great in the kitchen. Super powerful at 1200 watts. You have to reduce the power level on some recipes since most microwave cookbooks use 1000 watt machines. The power level button prevents overcooking. The popcorn button is terrific. Highly recommend getting the Sharp Carousel Cookbook that you can order from the back of the instruction book. Only $7, it has terrific recipes. I've made great tasting stuffed mushrooms, excellent nachos and cheesey bacon english muffins. I very happy with this microwave. It was impossible to find in any retail stores. Amazon gave me the absolute best price and free shipping.

Sharp R-320HW 1200 Watts Mid Size Microwave Oven
I bought this oven because I had owned an earlier version of the Sharp 320.

It runs well, and I like the controls, but the door is much flimsier than the previous model, and after a month I'm already having problems with the catch mechanism on the door.

Sharp Microwave Oven
The oven's size is a bit less than we expected but the heating time is much faster than our previous oven. With the exception of setting the power level, (repeated pressing of the power level button to the desired power level) we're delighted with the product.

Sharp R-410LK Carousel 1-2/5-Cubic-Foot Family-Size Microwave Oven, Black

2009-06-25T21:22:00.002-07:00

Product Description

The R-410LK family size microwave oven features short cut options that are easy to use for melting, softening and warming popular foods such as butter and cream cheese. In addition to 16 automatic settings for reheating, cooking and defrosting, the R-410LK family size microwave also offers a separate popcorn key, Minute Plus and a convenient kitchen timer.

Amazon.com Product Description
With a 1-2/5-cubic-foot capacity and 1100 watts of power, this family-size microwave oven provides quick and easy meal preparation. The unit's 14-1/8-inch-diameter turntable ensures even heating, while 16 automatic settings take the guesswork out of reheating, cooking, and defrosting by automatically setting cooking times and power levels. Four defrost options quickly defrost meats and poultry by weight; six cook options come in handy for baked potatoes, fresh and frozen vegetables, rice, ground meat, and frozen entrees; and six reheat options make it especially simple to reheat items like beverages, pizza, rolls, and muffins. In addition, short-cut options make it convenient to melt, soften, and warm popular foods such as butter and cream cheese. The microwave oven also provides Minute Plus, which sets the oven at "high" with a single touch, and a popcorn key that pops microwave popcorn automatically, regardless of package size or brand. Other highlights include touch-pad controls, a five-digit two-color lighted display, and a handy kitchen timer. The microwave oven measures 17-1/2 by 21-5/8 by 12-3/8 inches.

Customer Reviews

Excellent
I have used the smaller microwave from Sharp and loved it. Lasted 11 years. Would not consider using any other brand. This microwave is an upgrade model, larger and at a great price. I love it!

Sharp R-410LK Carousel 1-2/5-Cubic-Foot Family-Size Microwave Oven, Black
This Microwave oven gets my highest rating even though Amazon only allows for five stars the oven is extremely fast and has the largest capacity for the price, also the quietest microwave oven I have ever heard or owned, I am amazed at the speed of cooking and reheating it can do and Amazon has the best and lowest price of any website I researched on, oven has a clock which was not stated on the description on the amazon page where it is located on there is however downfall to this microwave oven which I was very surprised to have witnessed for such an innovator of this type of oven they are known for their carousel that it did not have a luud beep when the oven is finished cooking or reheating you really have to be in a room that is very quiet to hear this beeping sound for when the oven is finished but all in all great oven great price and lots of cooking and reheating settings and loads of interior space, I was even able to put a Visions cookware pot in there without damaging the sides of the oven while the turntable is in motion which I thought I would not be able to do prior to receiving the oven I did have a concern that I would not be able to use this particular pot in there because of damage it could cause but I was pleasantly surprieed I was able to put it in this oven If you own a lower wattage microwave oven and you purchase this one you will also need to adjust your times by at least half the amount you already use on your current oven, I also love the minute plus setting, if you make a mistake in your time you can press this button to add one more extra minute everytime until you reach the desired time, it is very handy if you are not sure just how much more time you need with your cooking and don't want to have to go all through the steps again to reset and start over this button is so easy just one press and you get an extra minute I completely recommend this Microwave oven ot everyone, I just hope it last twenty years like my old Amana microwave did

bmvstlouis
I can't say enough great things about our new micro. We have a large family and use it all the time. It is very big inside for large items. The cook time is almost half of what we were using. Buy this if you are in the market for a new one!!!

Sharp R-230KW 800-Watt 4/5-Cubic-Foot Compact Microwave, White

2009-06-25T21:22:00.001-07:00

Product Description

Sharp R230KW Compact Microwave Oven / 0.8 Cubic Feet / 800 Watt / Auto Touch Controls / 6 reheat option / 3 cooking stages / Pops Popcorn automatically Pops Popcorn automatically - perfect results with all types of microwave popcorn Minute Plus - single touch setting to high Unit Dimensions - Height 10 7/8 x Width 18 1/8 x Depth 14 1/8 inches Oven Interior Dimensions - Height 7 7/8 x Width 12 5/8 x Depth 13 1/4 inches General Capacity - 0.8 cubic feet Wattage - 800 Watts Automatic Settings - 15 Turntable Diameter - 11 5/8 inches Defrost Options - 4 Display Type - 4-Digit LCD

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #9319 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Sharp
Model: R-230KW
Dimensions: 15.00" h x 20.00" w x 12.00" l, 48.00 pounds

Features

800-watt compact-size microwave oven with 4/5-cubic-foot capacity
Defrosts meats and poultry by weight; 15 automatic settings; 4 cooking options; 6 reheat settings
Short cuts make melting, softening, and warming easy; popcorn setting; Minute Plus
Auto-touch controls; 4-digit LCD display; interior light; 10-3/4-inch turntable provides even heating
Measures 18-1/8 by 10-7/8 by 14-1/8 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews

Serves its purpose well
I purchased this microwave as an addition to my dorm room. I would have liked a high-powered microwave, but restraints on space and money stopped me. For the price and for the size, this microwave works rather well. There are some extra functions, but I just use the regular microwaving. The only thing that I do not like about the microwave is that its internal rotating dish is not very stable, and is prone to shifting off its base with even a slightly unbalanced load. Even so, it was a worthwhile purchase.

Perfect for small to medium applications
We needed an oven for popcorn, hot drinks, and letovers. This is perfect! Right price, right size. Can't do better than this.

Sharp R-315JS 1-1/5-Cubic-Foot 1200-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless

2009-06-25T21:21:00.001-07:00

Product Description

Sharp microwave oven, R315JS, silver compact size, unique wrap around design, 1200W of cooking power, 11 power levels, 6 cooking options, turntable.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #2746 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: Silver/ Stainless
Brand: Sharp
Model: R-315JS
Dimensions: 14.50" h x 19.38" w x 23.25" l,

Features

1200-watt mid-sized microwave oven with 1-1/5-cubic-foot capacity
12-5/8-inch-diameter turntable provides even heating; 23 automatic settings
4 defrost options; 6 automatic cook options for up to 6 servings; 6 reheat options
Minute Plus; popcorn key; 11 power levels; touch-pad controls; 4-digit lighted display
Measures 20-1/2 by 17-5/8 by 12-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews

A product NOT made in China ... it's made in Thailand.
I've waited quite awhile to review this product. Why? Well, I wasn't really sure of the quality and wanted to wait and see what would go wrong. After all, this is a very inexpensive microwave. So I waited ... and waited ... but since product models come and go quickly, I thought I had better put my 2 cents in before this model became history.

First, let me comment on the looks of this unit. That's what attracted me in the first place. It's a very modern looking unit with a very nice brushed stainless steel face. Unfortunately, it's a fingerprint, finger smudge magnet (yes, I knew that going in). But a little window cleaner keeps it looking great (just be prepared to do this every time you touch it -- either that, or wear gloves).

For whatever reason, I was surprised how big this unit was, but I shouldn't have been. Both the picture and the dimensions are correct (which is kind of a first). I measured 20-3/8 W x 12-1/4 H x 16-3/8 D (add another inch or so for the power cable mount on the back). The power plug (that goes into your outlet) needs about 3 inches of clearance. In other words, this unit will take a good deal of counter space. And in all honesty, I really didn't need a unit this large. Still, it's one of the more attractive microwave units that I've looked at.

As had been stated, almost all of the controls are behind the door. It really doesn't effect me because one has to open the door to put in the food. It's just different, that's all (and gives it a very clean outside appearance, which I really like). It does have a minute timer on the outside (I'm surprised how often I use that button) and a button for popcorn as well as start and stop/clear buttons. You push the panel below those buttons to open the door. It has a large, heavy glass turntable (about 12-5/8 diameter ... they got this dimension right as well) so one can cook some pretty large meals. The inside dimensions are: 13-7/8 W x 8-3/8 H x 14-7/8 D.

It's a 1200-watt unit that's pretty noisy, but probably not any louder than others in this power range (aren't all microwaves noisy?). It has several different types of settings (see the features listed by Amazon), and I wish I could tell you all about them, but I don't often use any of them (I just go by what the food product suggests). I don't even use the popcorn button (I do it the old fashion way ... by listening).

So how does it cook? Average, I guess. Really, no better or no worse than any other microwave that I've had. I couldn't tell a discernible difference. It cooks pretty well and fairly evenly, although occasionally there is a semi-frozen spot when I defrost. I guess my biggest complaint is how the power set button is incorporated. You want a power setting of 30? Then be prepared to push this button 7 times (90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30). And to tell you the truth, I haven't really figured out the defrost settings for certain items (like bread). I just "guestimate" with the power settings, but I get most items defrosted without too many problems (just takes a little practice). In my own defense, I lost (or misplaced) the manual a month after I purchased this product.

Not being any sort of a cook whatsoever, I'm not sure how valuable this review will be, so let me apologize if this wasn't helpful to you. In any case, I rate this unit an 8 (or a solid 4-star rating), meaning that I think this is a very good product and an excellent value. It's certainly cheap enough, has worked well for over 11 months (and absolutely nothing has gone wrong ... knock on wood), and it still looks great (after I clean it). And it's easy to clean inside and out, and does what it is suppose to do (and probably a lot more). To tell you the truth, I wasn't really expecting much from this unit, and if it broke I knew I wouldn't be out much money. So imagine my surprise when after almost one full year of continual, everyday use, it looks and operates like new.

contemporary style microwave that seems to be a good deal
After a fiery death that luckily did not drag my overcrowded apartment with father, baby, dog and nanny, of a old Sharp carousel microwave (5 years old) to ashes, I found this microwave at Amazon.
The price was right and the shipping is that push me to buy it. If you search for microwaves around, the selections for a decent price have pretty much dried up. 5 years ago, you could find several dozen models for a price point, but I guess it is not profitable to carry so many models anymore.

The looks of the microwave, I give it 5/5 stars.

The features, although sophisticated sounding, are not all that it seems. The weight in defrosting is less than 2 lbs, anything else will force you to cancel all previous programming steps.

For technical features, I give it a 4/5 stars.

For reliability, I give it a 3/5 stars.

I received a unit whose open or eject door button was defective. I had to return it and go without a range for another week.

It has been 2 months and it has been working without any problems. As I said previously, it looks good, it is fine with features, and asides from the problems I have encountered, it is a competent unit.

Very Satisfied
I am very satisfied with my purchase. The 1200 Watt Microwave Oven is powerful/quick and doesn't take up as much space as many other ovens with the same wattage. It works well. It was shipped very promptly and received in good condition. Nice features. The only thing I might choose differently next time I need to purchase a microwave would be to have all features/settings on the exterior panel rather than hidden by the outer door. But, I suspect I'll be used to it by then. Very nice product. Very satisfied. Would recommend to anyone who wants a microwave that can do it all if you want it to -- or just boil a cup of water for tea.

Sharp R-426LS Family Size Countertop Microwave

2009-06-25T21:20:00.002-07:00

Product Description

1200-watt microwave with 1-3/5-cubic-foot capacity and 14-1/8-inch turntable

Clean, uncluttered design; control panel located behind oven's door

9 sensor settings; popcorn sensor; Instant Action keys; 5-option defrost feature

Keep Warm Plus; 7-digit, 2-color lighted display; interior light; easy-to-set clock

Measures 21-21/32 by 12-3/8 by 18-7/16 inches

Customer Reviews

Great Large Microwave
I owned this microwave for one and a half years. In that time I was most impressed with the sleek finish and large size. It does everything you would expect of a microwave (boil water, popcorn, reheat food, etc). The preset, by weight, settings are a little hit or miss, but all in all pretty good. Generally, I like to manually adjust the power level and this microwave does a great job with that. For instance, melting butter on power level one or two melts the butter without boiling or liquefying it.

My roommate took my first Sharp and I'm about to buy my second. I hope this helps.

my new kitchen
I recently finished my kitchen remodel which included all stainless steel appliances. I bought this model of microwave because of its design. Now that I am using it, I love it. It is easy to use. It took no time for me to adjust to the buttons being on the inside.The size is great and the sensor mode works wonderfully. I would highly reccomend this product.

Sharp R-230KK 800-Watt 4/5-Cubic-Foot Compact Microwave, Black

2009-06-25T21:20:00.001-07:00

Product Description

.8 CUFT, 800W, Black, Compact Microwave, Auto Touch Controls, Digital Display, 4 Defrost Options, 4 Cook Options, 6 Reheat Options, Minute Plus Button.

Features

800-watt compact-size microwave oven with 4/5-cubic-foot capacity
Defrosts meats and poultry by weight; 15 automatic settings; 4 cooking options; 6 reheat settings
Short cuts make melting, softening, and warming easy; popcorn setting; Minute Plus
Auto-touch controls; 4-digit LCD display; interior light; 10-3/4-inch turntable provides even heating
Measures 18-1/8 by 10-7/8 by 14-1/8 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews

Love It!!
I bought this Microwave to replace an older Sharp model. I have had very good luck with Sharp Microwaves and this new one is no different. It's a very good compact microwave for one or two people. It was very easy to set the clock and use right out of the box. I love the look of it. The buttons are very simple to use. I don't use my microwave for cooking that much, I use it mostly for reheating and defrosting. I am a single mom with one teenage son who never eats at the same time as I do so it comes in very handy. I do sometimes cook bacon and pototoes in it. It makes great baked potatoes. It you have more than two people in your family you might want to get a larger oven. I have been using Sharp microwaves for many, many years, they make a great product. I highly recommend this model and all Sharps for that matter.

Luxury features I never expected for this price, never
Power-level settings of 100%, 90%, and right on down--I am amazed. I think the very-low settings are for drying food; can you imagine being able to do dried foods yourself? Then quick-buttons for nearly everything. It'll take a while to learn all the features but even right out of the box it was just so easy to use! All I wanted was a small simple one that wouldn't take much counterspace and never dreamed it would have all this, not for this price. My old microwave had just given out--after 23 years of daily use--and the one thing I wanted was defrost, that's all. I'd always used the microwave, on defrost, to simmer foods that needs long, slow cooking--with no pot-watching and no chance of burning. You ought to try that! Much better than on the stove--and this does have defrost, of course of course--but so many other settings that will be even better for slow cooking. Then you can choose to defrost meat according to how much the chunk of meat actually weighs, of all things--there's a setting for that too! Never heard of that! One more feature I especially wanted was for the light to go out when the door is open and here's why: The way to make a microwave last simply forever is to leave the door open a while after each use and let it dry out. Then it will last for decades--like my old one did. But wouldn't want to leave it open if the light stayed on, no; so another highly desirable feature right there. I just don't think a better microwave could be bought at any price, period--many more features aren't even listed here. The more expensive ones seem to only have features I'd never use anyway--a built-in toaster or something--so why pay for that! No, if it's microwaving you're after, this is just IT. Also, if you're wondering about size, it says compact but holds a regular-size Pyrex loaf pan with room to spare as it turns, or a big mixing bowl with a pretty big hen or whatever in it, so that's plenty big for most people. It's the design--there are scooped-out places in the inner walls that allow space for the rim of a bowl or a pan to turn. That's why it holds so much. And hey, it looks nice too--and is light enough that I can easily move it to clean under it yet it does feel as heavy and solid as can be. My hat is certainly off to the designers! (And as always, to Amazon! It got here in no time with Amazon's free SuperSaver shipping--days before I was told it would arrive!) I don't have a single negative to say after a week's use and every day am still discovering yet more wonderful things about it that save a busy person's time and energy--as well as money. Thought I'd let other shoppers know!

Good Compact Microwave
We bought this microwave when our old one broke. We have limited counter space, so the size is perfect. We don't often use the preset times for defrosting/reheating, as they don't seem to work for the amount of food we put in (thus the reduction in stars). For the most part, we manually set the times and things heat/defrost great. The one preset we still want to try is the popcorn setting. Our old microwave consistently burnt our popcorn, so we're looking hoping this one works better! We don't use our microwave for cooking, just reheating, melting, defrosting and heating beverages.

Sharp R-305KS 1-Cubic-Foot 1100-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless

2009-06-25T21:04:00.000-07:00

Product Description

Sharp R-305KS 1100 Watts Stainless Silver Microwave

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #669 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: Silver
Brand: Sharp
Model: R-305KS
Dimensions: 12.25" h x 20.50" w x 17.75" l, 37.00 pounds

Features

1100-watt mid-sized microwave oven with 1-cubic-foot capacity
12-5/8-inch-diameter turntable provides even heating; 23 automatic settings
4 defrost, 6 cook, and 6 reheat options; Short Cuts for melting, softening, and warming
Minute Plus; popcorn key; auto-touch controls; 4-digit 2-color lighted display; interior light
Measures 20-1/2 by 17 by 12-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews

One of the BEST values in mid-sized MW ovens!
I conducted a good amount of research before deciding on this Sharp microwave oven. I wanted my new oven to meet the following important criteria and have the following features:

* a carousel and be able to fit a dinner plate
* at least 1000 watts of heating power (this has 1100) to heat food fast
* classy looking, compact stainless steel design
* name brand reputation for reliability
* around 100 dollars or so, give or take a little

I've had good luck with the Sharp brand. My previous microwave oven was also a Sharp unit, I had purchased way back in 1995. It was a full-size unit though, and I wanted to get something smaller, in stainless steel, since we recently re-did our kitchen in stainless steel. 'Luck would have it' that our old 1995 Sharp unit broke down shortly after we re-did our kitchen in late 2005, so I jumped at the opportunity to get another Sharp. The new R-305KS works flawlessly, and cooks even faster and more even than my older, larger unit! I must have reaped the benefits of improved microwave technology over the last 10 years or so that i've owned the older Sharp oven. All in all, a SUPERB VALUE and a SOLID PERFORMER!

Marilyn in San Jose
We love this microwave. It is great looking. It is powerful - all cooking times are less, which we have to get used to. It is roomy inside but compact - doesn't take up all of our limted counter space.

great - if this is what one needs. It is for me
I had another brand which did magnificently for 12 years. I couldn't find one similar in the same brand, so went to the Sharp. It is the size that a couple almost 80 years old can use best. We do little cooking in the microwave - more reheating coffee, or warming up food that has already been cooked on the stove. Oh, it does cook our oatmeal daily - generally 3 min at 50% power. Price was right, and shipping was included. Why not 5 stars? -- we prefer the door with a handle like our previous microwave had. For those who prefer "push" over "pull" - it is a 5 star.Sharp R-305KS 1-Cubic-Foot 1100-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless