SHARP YC-MG02U-S 800W Digital Touch Control Microwave with 20 L Capacity, 1000W Grill & Defrost Function – Silver [Energy Class A+]
Weight: | 11.5 kg |
Dimensions: | 17.32 x 12.76 x 10.16 cm; 11.5 Kilograms |
Brand: | SHARP |
Part: | YC-MG02U-S |
Colour: | Silver |
Batteries Required: | No |
Batteries Included: | No |
Colour: | Silver |
Dimensions: | 17.32 x 12.76 x 10.16 cm; 11.5 Kilograms |
As far as doing what it says on the tin is concerned, I can’t fault this microwave oven but there are two things which have already started annoying me since it arrived – only yesterday! The text and icons on the control panel are low contrast so it is difficult to see what they say without stooping down with reading glasses. Also, my previous microwave announce that it was finished with a single polite beep; this one beeps loudly five times and carries on even after the door is opened.
These are the sorts of things that designers do without thinking about customers’ needs or paying attention to customer feedback. The text colour may look cool on the dark background in the design software but if you need to have your eyes nine inches away to read it (or a photographic memory), it isn’t functional. Likewise, if you can’t warm up a cup of tea at 2.00 am without waking everybody in the house, it has usability issues. I only chose this model as it was on special offer and I suppose I will get used to it but as soon as the warranty has expired, I will be opening it up to find a way to muffle the beep.
Perfectly adequate and excellent value small microwave. I much prefer having manual rotary knobs over reading tiny buttons. Grill is nice to have and unexpected at this price.
As promised, I received the item on the third day after placing my order. The item met up to my expectations. Really user-friendly. The feel and appearance are both excellent.
Inbuilt grill about as good as useless. Otherwise it’s a microwave.
Very little to say about it other than the grill is far more effective than my last one, and I love the eco-feature of being able to turn the LED display off.
I thought it was broken at first as none of the buttons would respond, but you have to open and close the door to activate it, which is a great safety feature!
This microwave is great.
So easy to use and looks good.
Always previously purchased Panasonic cheaper and excellent value for money
Very easy to use and it heats up the food items pretty well. Having the option of a built in grill too is useful. One improvement would be to have a digital time clock on the microwave. Other than that I’d say this was well worth the price!
A nice little microwave ideal for the caravan, works well no problems.
Easy and straight forward to use- not as big as some microwaves so handy for small kitche
I’ve paid a lot more in the past for a microwave oven, but this is easily the best I’ve used. And a decent price too
I’d wholeheartedly recommend this for anyone!
My previous Sharp microwave died after more than 10 years of use. This one has fits the void left perfectly. Easy to use, looks stylish.
I shopped around for quite a while before deciding on this model of microwave. Having had it for some time now, it is still as good as it first seemed. It’s very easy to use. The menu is almost foolproof and very self explanatory. I like that you can add 10 or 30 second increments while it’s already on, for example.
It’s also got dedicated settings for pizza, popcorn, reheating tea, etc, if you might prefer to use them.
The grill function is a great added bonus, but I think it is only realistically useful for things such as grilled cheese, rather than things that take a long time, for those, you are better with a real grill as it would be a lot faster. In my opinion this is one of the better budget microwaves available, at least at the time I purchased it, and it is still going strong.
Loving this microwave & with the grill makes its very versatile. One has to download load the instructions unfortunately. Would be nice to have some recipes though. But proving to be a powerful addition to the kitche
Does the microwaving well. Its the owner who I blame for not knowing how to use it to its full potential! No manual included
Does the microwaving well. Its the owner who I blame for not knowing how to use it to its full potential! No manual included
Does the microwaving well. Its the owner who I blame for not knowing how to use it to its full potential! No manual included
Brilliant microwave, no complaints. Easy to use. Looks great in my kitchen. Great price worth every penny. Many functions and a grill too. Worth every penny.
Brilliant microwave, no complaints. Easy to use. Looks great in my kitchen. Great price worth every penny. Many functions and a grill too. Worth every penny.
I love the space-saving design which means there is still plenty of functional space left on the counter top surface for food prep. This is easy to clean and heats food through thoroughly and with the light facility, you can see your food whilst cooking inside the microwave. Definitely value for money and looks good.
I love the space-saving design which means there is still plenty of functional space left on the counter top surface for food prep. This is easy to clean and heats food through thoroughly and with the light facility, you can see your food whilst cooking inside the microwave. Definitely value for money and looks good.
For reasons I forget we decided we wanted to replace our dying Panasonic with a old skool turny-knob microwave. You lose the accurate timer (and digital clock, if you ever worked out how to set it) but you gain the speed of ‘turn…brrrrrr’ and of course the “DINGGG!!” When is done.
Only other knob-controlled microwaves were either supermarket own brand in garish colours orr white plastic. Hopefully will last longer than our last (Panasonic) machine.
Also has a grill… Which I didn’t actually know till rereading the description just now!
For reasons I forget we decided we wanted to replace our dying Panasonic with a old skool turny-knob microwave. You lose the accurate timer (and digital clock, if you ever worked out how to set it) but you gain the speed of ‘turn…brrrrrr’ and of course the “DINGGG!!” When is done.
Only other knob-controlled microwaves were either supermarket own brand in garish colours orr white plastic. Hopefully will last longer than our last (Panasonic) machine.
Also has a grill… Which I didn’t actually know till rereading the description just now!
For reasons I forget we decided we wanted to replace our dying Panasonic with a old skool turny-knob microwave. You lose the accurate timer (and digital clock, if you ever worked out how to set it) but you gain the speed of ‘turn…brrrrrr’ and of course the “DINGGG!!” When is done.
Only other knob-controlled microwaves were either supermarket own brand in garish colours orr white plastic. Hopefully will last longer than our last (Panasonic) machine.
Also has a grill… Which I didn’t actually know till rereading the description just now!
It’s a cute little compact microwave. Not very powerful and a bit small. But fits nicely into the kitchen.
It’s a cute little compact microwave. Not very powerful and a bit small. But fits nicely into the kitchen.
It’s a cute little compact microwave. Not very powerful and a bit small. But fits nicely into the kitchen.
Looks good works well and is actually easy to set the clock on! I know that may not be important to some people, but it is to me, the microwave itself is actually easy to use and fits well in the kitche
My new rental has a tiny, old (?) Daewoo and it’s too Small To accommodate a small popcorn bag, and almost our plates. Tiny. A weird dial that inly had minutes and was frustrating to use. Six minutes to warm a bowl of pasta! That was the last straw. I was happy enough to have one for free for 3 months so we could spend money on more important things, but seeing the “pay over 5 months” option was the clincher And man, am I glad.
We call him Mr Sharpy and he’s bigger for sure, but also properly powerful. Easy to use. Increments that make sense. And no more burned popcorn! Highly recommend.
UPDATE: This unit is very sensitive to food in the wheel-well. If it starts moaning and making strange noises, you probably have crumbs or other obstacles you don’t know about yet that are making it hard for the turntable to move. Seems daft, but true! Clean it out, wipe the wheels (soak if meeded) and it should stop.
Looks good works well and is actually easy to set the clock on! I know that may not be important to some people, but it is to me, the microwave itself is actually easy to use and fits well in the kitche
My new rental has a tiny, old (?) Daewoo and it’s too Small To accommodate a small popcorn bag, and almost our plates. Tiny. A weird dial that inly had minutes and was frustrating to use. Six minutes to warm a bowl of pasta! That was the last straw. I was happy enough to have one for free for 3 months so we could spend money on more important things, but seeing the “pay over 5 months” option was the clincher And man, am I glad.
We call him Mr Sharpy and he’s bigger for sure, but also properly powerful. Easy to use. Increments that make sense. And no more burned popcorn! Highly recommend.
UPDATE: This unit is very sensitive to food in the wheel-well. If it starts moaning and making strange noises, you probably have crumbs or other obstacles you don’t know about yet that are making it hard for the turntable to move. Seems daft, but true! Clean it out, wipe the wheels (soak if meeded) and it should stop.
Want to STOP the beeping? Press (don’t hold) the child lock BUTTON once. Again, only press it once. Holding it would turn on the full Child Lock.
After pressing this button once the word ‘off’ will be displayed.
This mutes the microwave and after a minute turns on an anti tamper mode.
To exit tamper mode simply open the microwave door to un ‘Loc’.
For further help, read the microwave manual in the Child Lock section.
Want to STOP the beeping? Press (don’t hold) the child lock BUTTON once. Again, only press it once. Holding it would turn on the full Child Lock.
After pressing this button once the word ‘off’ will be displayed.
This mutes the microwave and after a minute turns on an anti tamper mode.
To exit tamper mode simply open the microwave door to un ‘Loc’.
For further help, read the microwave manual in the Child Lock section.
Sometimes difficult to press the buttons but slowly getting used to it!
Sometimes difficult to press the buttons but slowly getting used to it!
Brilliant little microwave. Just the ticket for all day to day uses. Very practical and easy to use and the spec, what with the halogen grill and quick set microwave features, make it a very satisfying purchase. Excellent choice and value for money.
Brilliant little microwave. Just the ticket for all day to day uses. Very practical and easy to use and the spec, what with the halogen grill and quick set microwave features, make it a very satisfying purchase. Excellent choice and value for money.
The only problem I have with this microwave is the touch control – it can be very difficult at times to get touch right to activate the touch ‘buttons’. Should be easier.
Otherwise a very good (and good looking) microwave.
The only problem I have with this microwave is the touch control – it can be very difficult at times to get touch right to activate the touch ‘buttons’. Should be easier.
Otherwise a very good (and good looking) microwave.
I’ve been using this for a week now without any problems at all. I didn’t think I’d need the grill/convection oven aspects, but on offer it wasn’t much more than microwave-only ovens. I’ve found myself using the grill/convection as it cooks better than my main oven (electric fan). Heats up far quicker (less air/space to make hot) so cooking starts almost immediately. I’ve certainly found no need to preheat the oven as with my main oven, although preheat is programmable and it’ll keep it hot for 30m before automatically turning off (in case you fell asleep waiting for the preheat complete beeper) – a nice safety feature.
I kept the glass turntable from my old microwave thinking it’d make a good base plate and that was a great bit of forward planning. I can put any type of plastic container on the glass plate without fear it’ll sully the flatbed or stick to it. It’s become a permanent fixture until such time I need to pack more square things in.
The keypad beeps with every press but you can turn that off. It only beeps 4 times (moderately) when your meal is ready. Short beeps too – my old one did 8 long loud beeps that kept going even when I’d opened the door – drove me up the wall – felt like it was screaming at me “BEEEEEP BEEEEEP BEEEEEP…”. I’ll give this 5* just for that alone! It goes into child lock mode after a few minutes of non-use. Just press mute for 3s to unlock, or open/close the door.
It looks lovely in black. The door is slightly mirrored and you can use it as such if you want. The clock is a nice clear white. You can turn it off by pressing stop for 3s – I don’t need 3 clocks in the kitchen.
Nothing to complain about regarding this oven at all – works perfectly and probably more efficiently than using my main oven for simple frozen fish/chips type easy meals.
I do find the manual lacking though. 9 pages of warnings. 2 pages for installation. 1 page for “control panel”. Just 3 pages related to cooking. The “auto cook” (program) table A01-A13 is sorely lacking. It just tells you “code=food type”. eg “A10 = oven chips”. It does not tell you if that program uses microwave, grill or convection, how long it runs for or what power levels. If you don’t know a program is going to use the grill and you put a plastic container in then you’re going to have a serious problem. I tried A10 for my first cook and it uses both grill and convection. I could only tell this by staring into the microwave and seeing the grill element turn red – just for a few minutes then it turns off while the convection oven does the rest. It would be nice if the manual stated how each program operates. I’ve drawn a table in the back of the manual to write down how each program works as I nervously venture through the programs possibly using the wrong type of container. Much better to use the manual combos/settings methinks.
However – the A10 did my frozen fish and chips really well (using the supplied “baking tray” – no idea if I was supposed to use it for that). It runs for 20 mins (not adjustable) and needed another 5 mins to get them just right. Exactly how long depends on many things including how cold your freezer actually is. Live and learn.
A thumbs up for the oven. A thumbs down for the manual if it’s the programs you specifically need. If you prefer manual operation then all that is explained well; microwave only, grill only, convection only, microwave+grill (eg lasagne), microwave+convection (eg chicken and steak). There doesn’t seem to be grill+convection so I’m still not sure how my A10 fish and chips cooked! I used the metal baking tray so it can’t be microwaved, the grill did come on so it must be grill+convection even though it’s not manually possible.
All in all a very capable oven. Flatbed rocks – you have the entire expanse of the square base available (12″ x 12″, 30cm x 30cm – a tiny bit more but that’s about right). The manual states internal dimensions of 330 x 220 x 335 mm (W x H x D). That is somewhat misleading. The base is not that size. It’s only 330mm wide if you measure from the indent on the left hand panel half way up. It’s only 335mm deep if you include the inner indent on the door – 335mm actually comes out of the oven a little. I’d not be buying any dishes based on the manuals dimensions. I’ve a 12″x12″ pizza stone that fits with just a little room to spare on each side.
This is a good product, Ive used it for 2 months so far. I preferred the previous incarnation with the pull down door which meant you could access the interior from either side, but this is as good functionally. It works well as a convection oven but I suspect the temperature is lower than that indicated and takes longer to cook stuff than in a normal convection oven. The upside is that it uses much less energy and only takes 3mins to heat to temperature. I’d buy it again.
Was bought to replace a Samsung Convection Microwave that had died. Have to say this is far superior in quality. Made sure it was a stainless steel interior so it has good longevity and having convection would mean that we used the normal oven less, thus helping to keep the energy bills down. This thing is awesome in that respect! It pre-heats to the desired temperature in around 4 minutes no matter what the temperature is set at! The costs savings in pre heating alone make this a worthwhile purchase. Will definitely buy Sharp again in the future! genuinely awesome bit of kit.
This was required just before Christmas when our old unit broke down. The power is noticeable and the easy to clean ceramic inside is a real boon. The unit is quite large but that is ok as it is also larger inside and that just makes it more versatile. The touch buttons work fine and are responsive and the display is clear and bright. This is a capable Microwave and its performance has been noticeable compared to the unit it replaced which was from a leading brand. This Sharp unit is just better in every way. Impressed.
My 14 years cheap Tesco bought microwave had started to go rusty inside so time for a replacement. Bought this one as I don’t need a fancy all singing and dancing microwave. So far it has proved easy to use and keep clean.
Only downside is if you open the door halfway through cooking it cancels what’s left of the time to cook and you have to start again in effect. It also has a fan that runs on after you have finished – so the noise can be annoying.
It’s a good microwave but why have to press the microwave button every time you want to set timer. I know it has a grill but surely that is a distant second use. Other than that it’s decent for the price.
Some reviews about this microwave were quite negative and I wasn’t too sure, especially about the grill and the noise. However, the beeps are normal – the same as in my previous microwave. No smoke has appeared from the grill – I did follow the instructions about preparing the grill before using it.
It is easy to use, works perfectly well and I am very pleased with it. I have been using it for a week now. No problem.
Staying loyal to Sharp.
Last microwave was a Sharp and lasted over 10 years.
So decided to stay loyal and buy another Sharp.
This model was on offer at a very good price and we are very pleased with it.
Looks good, very simple to use. Excellent display, very clear and easy to see.
Reassuringly very heavy and sturdy.
So far a good decision.
Compact and surprisingly strong grill. Microwave function very good. If available space is an issue can only recommend. Does not have an oven function, if this is needed then have to choose larger devices.
Bought this to replace my second Russell Hobbs microwave, both of which rusted irreparably on the inside (have found RH to be inferior in all small appliances I’ve bought from them and shan’t be buying any more).
Paid a tad more for this, but needed something to fit a particularly small space, and in black. Turns out it’s actually a little shorter, has no vents on the top, heats far better than my previous microwave so heating times have been reduced, and is rather good all round.
Haven’t tried the grill option yet.
Only caveat would be if you’re not housing it in a well lit area (mine’s below the counter), you will need to memorise the relevant button positions that you use most often.
This was purchased to replaced an ageing 750w microwave/grill. Rated at 900w this microwave is far more powerful than that it replaced, although the grill doesn’t seem to be quite as effective. The design is almost identical to a Panasonic microwave that we had 20 years ago, but which lasted very well. The oven itself is cavernous, and will accommodate the largest of dinner plates on the turntable.
The Achilles heel of this machine is the control panel. Front mounted it features a pressure membrane which is less than sensitive and the control buttons themselves are extremely difficult to read, particularly in poor light. You can use either Microwave mode, Grill mode, or a combination of both.
Whilst there are a number of options, most require a number of key presses – although there is a leftover from our old Panasonic which isn’t publicised too well – press the start button without making any other selections and it will activate the microwave on full power for 30 seconds. Press it, say, 4 times in quick succession and it will run for 2 minutes (4×30 seconds), and so on. That does save a bit of time!
This was purchased to replaced an ageing 750w microwave/grill. Rated at 900w this microwave is far more powerful than that it replaced, although the grill doesn’t seem to be quite as effective. The design is almost identical to a Panasonic microwave that we had 20 years ago, but which lasted very well. The oven itself is cavernous, and will accommodate the largest of dinner plates on the turntable.
The Achilles heel of this machine is the control panel. Front mounted it features a pressure membrane which is less than sensitive and the control buttons themselves are extremely difficult to read, particularly in poor light. You can use either Microwave mode, Grill mode, or a combination of both.
Whilst there are a number of options, most require a number of key presses – although there is a leftover from our old Panasonic which isn’t publicised too well – press the start button without making any other selections and it will activate the microwave on full power for 30 seconds. Press it, say, 4 times in quick succession and it will run for 2 minutes (4×30 seconds), and so on. That does save a bit of time!
So happy with this Microwave, has all that I needed and so simple to use none of those buttons that i’ll never use.
Also on thing i find good is the display is bigger to see than past microwaves we have had.
One thing i was not too sure about when we ordered was there is no turntable but this has suited me a lot better than one with as you can just insert any plate suited for microwave and its a doddle to clean.
Very happy all round and would purchase again.
We have had to move into a rental property, whilst we are having work done at home, only after we moved in we realised no microwave as ours is built in at home. As we are not going to need this item forever, it seems a good price and multi function. I am amazed how quick this little beauty is! It knocks spots off our built in one at home, I found the operation of the microwave a little tricky at first, but just keep the instructions next to the oven, love the grill function. A excellent priced item with excellent functionality!
I’m very pleased with this microwave, it has a nice sleek design, easy to use and more powerful than my previous 900w microwave.
The flat bed design makes a lot more sense than a turntable.
Don’t forget to remove the protective film on the control panel.
Touch button power selection is fantastic – and the grill is icing on the cake. So easy to use. Great value for money.
I chose a Sharp microwave because I had the previous Sharp was so reliable. I had good use for 17years.My new Sharp has not disappointed although smaller is very efficient,takes up less worktop space and is easy to clean.
Needed a microwave for our new place, one that didn’t take up too much space on the kitchen counter.
Straightforward to use, added bonus of the grill function which came in handy as our oven broke down. You won’t cook a roast in it but it is good enough for light grilling / toasting.
Defrost function is quite good too – input the weight of the item you want to defrost and it automatically sets the time.
It looks nice, too.
Needed a microwave for our new place, one that didn’t take up too much space on the kitchen counter.
Straightforward to use, added bonus of the grill function which came in handy as our oven broke down. You won’t cook a roast in it but it is good enough for light grilling / toasting.
Defrost function is quite good too – input the weight of the item you want to defrost and it automatically sets the time.
It looks nice, too.
Needed a microwave for our new place, one that didn’t take up too much space on the kitchen counter.
Straightforward to use, added bonus of the grill function which came in handy as our oven broke down. You won’t cook a roast in it but it is good enough for light grilling / toasting.
Defrost function is quite good too – input the weight of the item you want to defrost and it automatically sets the time.
It looks nice, too.
Arrived in perfect time and condition.
A bit long winded compared to my last one, but once you know what you’re doing, it’s very easy.
Mostly just use the microwave option, as the grill works, but the microwave gets splattered.
Done cheese on toast in it, and it did work.
The Start button on the keypad is starting to bubble already though.
Great value for the money. Easy to use. Smaller than I expected but there’s not a lot of choice if you want a 800 watt microwave. Does the job.
Thus far this has been really good. I have reused the grill function but everything works fine. It’s easy to use and looks good too. It could do with being a centimetre talker inside to accommodate some of my ready meals. But apart from that I’m really pleased with it.
Thus far this has been really good. I have reused the grill function but everything works fine. It’s easy to use and looks good too. It could do with being a centimetre talker inside to accommodate some of my ready meals. But apart from that I’m really pleased with it.
Good little microwave.
To get a “cook” for under 7 minutes you have to turn it all the way around and back again. If you dont all you are doing is defrosting. Isnt clear from looking.
There are different heat levels and can be used to grill / half and half etc I havent tried those functions yet.
But for what I require its the business.
I Liked its with built in gril Couler Black had problems with the Door/ buttons ass one button was malfuncioning I contacked AMAZON SURPORT And the issue was Rectified and it was a Bargain price Amazon Always Helpfull when in NEED many Thanks
This is good value for money but there is a drawback. The control system Abel is not illuminated although the photos look as though it is. You need a bright light in the kitchen to be able to see it.
Other than that, recommended.
Our 20 plus year old microwave broke down recently, so my mother decided to ask me to help her choose one. I instantly fell in love with this product because it is easy to use, has all the same functions and features in the same place, which is good for my mum, who suffers from a small bit of memory loss. However, the added addition of a grill makes this so awesome. A quick tip, if you want to make pizza, or pop the fish in the microwave to grill, use the mixed combination power, not Grill Only feature otherwise you will waste time and effort. After knowing the correct features and functions, this microwave is a pro from a top class Japanese company. Thank You!
Our 20 plus year old microwave broke down recently, so my mother decided to ask me to help her choose one. I instantly fell in love with this product because it is easy to use, has all the same functions and features in the same place, which is good for my mum, who suffers from a small bit of memory loss. However, the added addition of a grill makes this so awesome. A quick tip, if you want to make pizza, or pop the fish in the microwave to grill, use the mixed combination power, not Grill Only feature otherwise you will waste time and effort. After knowing the correct features and functions, this microwave is a pro from a top class Japanese company. Thank You!
Want a jacket potato? Press the jacket potato button. Fancy a pizza? Press the pizza button. Don’t ask me how it does it but it churns out microwaved food that is cooked to perfection. I can only assume that there’s a mini Harry Potter hiding in there somewhere, waving his magic wand to order.
This microwave replaced our old one which was getting rusty under the plate. The dimensions were perfect for the small space we have available. It’s extremely easy to use for defrosting and everyday cooking. The only slight negative is that the quick start button has to be pressed exactly in the middle which sometimes means having to have 2 or 3 go’s at getting it started. Perhaps if it was bigger it would solve the problem. Otherwise EXCELLENT! Also having a push button door opener is great so it can be opened one handed.
I love this microwave, I looked and read up on quite a few before choosing this one and I’m extremely happy with it . It’s easy to use and has a function for all your needs plus looks amazing to .
It works! Strange I know but we bought an integrated one of a different brand and it was nothing but trouble.
This little Sharp microwave is excellent, it has several different functions and surprisingly our plates fit in it.
It looks quite compact but is really spacious, we didn’t think our plates would fit but they do Would recommend to anyone wanting a microwave. Thank you
Perfectly good microwave, looks good in the kitchen I’ve not used any feature or program it may have but for simple heating of food couldn’t ask for more.
Bought this after having a 700W cheap microwave. It’s good value for the price, this 900W microwave heats up food a lot quicker than my old microwave. There is also a metal rack for grilling, and although I’ve only used it once, the grill does heat up food quite quickly. The controls are touchpad and easy to clean and doesn’t take up much more space than my old microwave, so it’s ideal for a small kitchen worktop. It also has presets for heating coffee, pizza and making popcorn.
I got this item because it looks great and it is huge for the money. I used it against my old 750-800 Watts microwave and it is not as good as my old one. I did try different settings and type of food or beverage and it was always colder than the old microwave.
I am looking for something more powerfully than our old one and therefore i am going to return it back. I do recommended it if you are looking for a budget big 28l microwave.
This microwave performs well as expected. I haven’t used the grill function yet so can’t comment on that. Easy to clean. Build quality seems good. One small issue is with the button design. Whoever decided to put the clock adjustment buttons next to the timer buttons needs to take a long hard look at themselves in the mirror as it’s quite easy to press the clock adjustment button when adding cooking time, leading to all sorts of drama.
This microwave performs well as expected. I haven’t used the grill function yet so can’t comment on that. Easy to clean. Build quality seems good. One small issue is with the button design. Whoever decided to put the clock adjustment buttons next to the timer buttons needs to take a long hard look at themselves in the mirror as it’s quite easy to press the clock adjustment button when adding cooking time, leading to all sorts of drama.
This microwave performs well as expected. I haven’t used the grill function yet so can’t comment on that. Easy to clean. Build quality seems good. One small issue is with the button design. Whoever decided to put the clock adjustment buttons next to the timer buttons needs to take a long hard look at themselves in the mirror as it’s quite easy to press the clock adjustment button when adding cooking time, leading to all sorts of drama.
Does what it says on the tin. Had it for around 5 months now and no issues. Seems to evenly heat food and the quick start and increment of seconds and minutes is handy.
Can be a bit awkward on pressing the start button but may just be the position i have the oven placed.
Speed of delivery was excellent and I would recommend this item (with caveats).
Being a ‘family’ of two (SWMBO and “him”), and with our ‘old’ microwave ceasing to function three says ago, ordered this – and it arrived yesterday.
The manual was easy to follow – I (and “him”) now have another timer available in the kitchen :).
My only regrets are that the microwave rice pack we used today was too tall, so I had to ‘flatten’ it slightly (and will be the same with any other micro rice packs) and the splash guard we had for our old microwave is too big.
Otherwise (so far) wonderful.
Speed of delivery was excellent and I would recommend this item (with caveats).
Being a ‘family’ of two (SWMBO and “him”), and with our ‘old’ microwave ceasing to function three says ago, ordered this – and it arrived yesterday.
The manual was easy to follow – I (and “him”) now have another timer available in the kitchen :).
My only regrets are that the microwave rice pack we used today was too tall, so I had to ‘flatten’ it slightly (and will be the same with any other micro rice packs) and the splash guard we had for our old microwave is too big.
Otherwise (so far) wonderful.
Speed of delivery was excellent and I would recommend this item (with caveats).
Being a ‘family’ of two (SWMBO and “him”), and with our ‘old’ microwave ceasing to function three says ago, ordered this – and it arrived yesterday.
The manual was easy to follow – I (and “him”) now have another timer available in the kitchen :).
My only regrets are that the microwave rice pack we used today was too tall, so I had to ‘flatten’ it slightly (and will be the same with any other micro rice packs) and the splash guard we had for our old microwave is too big.
Otherwise (so far) wonderful.
Bought this to replace previous SHARP model, that started rusting and flaking off. It lasted about 6 years so very good score, hoping this one can achieve the same level. I’ll update the review if that’s not the case but as it stands totally recommend SHARP microwaves 🙂
The inside plate was the same size as my old microwave, so I was hopeful the inside would be the same size. It’s a bit smaller, but all my plates and dishes fit, so that’s good. As it is a 900w and my old one was 800w, it’s a bit different but it’s easy to work out the different times.
Like the dimension, perfectly fit to our shelf. The setting is easy and simple. Three different functions (microwave, grill and combi ( grill and microwave). Cheaper price compare others with similar features.
Overall the product is what I needed. Just a couple of issues that have taken away a star. The door opening button is so stiff and causes the microwave to move every time I open the door which is also loud on closing too. But the biggest issue I have is the display panel is so hard to see at night it would be better either illuminated or in a more reflective paint.
Really good microwave, very pleased with it.
Only minor downside is the door doesn’t sound very solid when it’s being closed, just a bit tinny.
It is very easy to use: It does jacket potatoes ,pizza in the microwave call up menus. It has a microwave timer; also a cook timer if you want to cook a range of items. Also grill & microwave combinations. I didn’t personally think that the grill was very effective ; ie a metal stand which you cannot put in a microwave! The grill stand should have been ceramic or heat resistant plastic ; able to withstand combined cooking.65 :- it was a good buy for the money ! The previous one was rusting around the door sill; might leak microwaves, so I got rid of it.
It is very easy to use: It does jacket potatoes ,pizza in the microwave call up menus. It has a microwave timer; also a cook timer if you want to cook a range of items. Also grill & microwave combinations. I didn’t personally think that the grill was very effective ; ie a metal stand which you cannot put in a microwave! The grill stand should have been ceramic or heat resistant plastic ; able to withstand combined cooking.65 :- it was a good buy for the money ! The previous one was rusting around the door sill; might leak microwaves, so I got rid of it.
It is very easy to use: It does jacket potatoes ,pizza in the microwave call up menus. It has a microwave timer; also a cook timer if you want to cook a range of items. Also grill & microwave combinations. I didn’t personally think that the grill was very effective ; ie a metal stand which you cannot put in a microwave! The grill stand should have been ceramic or heat resistant plastic ; able to withstand combined cooking.65 :- it was a good buy for the money ! The previous one was rusting around the door sill; might leak microwaves, so I got rid of it.
So far so good. Lovely cheese on toast with no mess. Not sure I’d use the grill function for bacon or sausages (how would you clean up?) But fab for general browning.
The only slight reservation so far is that the off/on control knob is hard to turn, relying on a strong finger grip and a rather slippery knob. Not a great combo. However, the controls are easy to understand. And if one overturns them accidentally I gather it’s ok to push them backwards…
So far so good. Lovely cheese on toast with no mess. Not sure I’d use the grill function for bacon or sausages (how would you clean up?) But fab for general browning.
The only slight reservation so far is that the off/on control knob is hard to turn, relying on a strong finger grip and a rather slippery knob. Not a great combo. However, the controls are easy to understand. And if one overturns them accidentally I gather it’s ok to push them backwards…
First I’ve had with a grill. Best idea ever.
I love it, used most days. Brilliant product
Top quality. Thank you.
My 3rd Sharp microwave. The 1st was a big combination job, brilliant and long-lasting; 2nd was also a combination, but didn’t last very long. This time I decided I only needed a very simple one, but it had to be big enough to take my 30cm dinner plates. Bizarrely, this combination one was 20 cheaper than the simple one, so I went for it. I haven’t used most of its features, but it works fine for simple heating up, that being all I need it for, but it beeps excessively! The door button is easy to use, and it opens gently enough. One has to press the ‘microwave’ button before entering a time, which is pretty annoying – it should default to microwave – but the start button does default to 30 seconds microwave, and one can add to that with the time buttons, so not too difficult once one gets used to it.
It beeps every time I press any button, and five times at the end of the programme – and it won’t shut up if I immediately open the door, nor will it let me activate the Stop/Clear button while it’s beeping. If I neglect to take my food/drink out of the microwave, it beeps (twice) again five minutes later, which can be helpful, but it also beeps (twice) five minutes after I have taken it out! Why? What is the point of that? Mobile phones can be set for silent operation of keys, so why can’t we have a silent option on a microwave? (It should still beep at the end of the programme, but that’s the only beep I ever really need to hear from my microwave!) It is very annoying that I can’t use it quietly while husband is still asleep.
An extra press of the Stop/Clear button removes the time display, to save energy, but it would be better if this were handled by a ‘no time display’ setting, rather than having to press the key again after every use.
My 3rd Sharp microwave. The 1st was a big combination job, brilliant and long-lasting; 2nd was also a combination, but didn’t last very long. This time I decided I only needed a very simple one, but it had to be big enough to take my 30cm dinner plates. Bizarrely, this combination one was 20 cheaper than the simple one, so I went for it. I haven’t used most of its features, but it works fine for simple heating up, that being all I need it for, but it beeps excessively! The door button is easy to use, and it opens gently enough. One has to press the ‘microwave’ button before entering a time, which is pretty annoying – it should default to microwave – but the start button does default to 30 seconds microwave, and one can add to that with the time buttons, so not too difficult once one gets used to it.
It beeps every time I press any button, and five times at the end of the programme – and it won’t shut up if I immediately open the door, nor will it let me activate the Stop/Clear button while it’s beeping. If I neglect to take my food/drink out of the microwave, it beeps (twice) again five minutes later, which can be helpful, but it also beeps (twice) five minutes after I have taken it out! Why? What is the point of that? Mobile phones can be set for silent operation of keys, so why can’t we have a silent option on a microwave? (It should still beep at the end of the programme, but that’s the only beep I ever really need to hear from my microwave!) It is very annoying that I can’t use it quietly while husband is still asleep.
An extra press of the Stop/Clear button removes the time display, to save energy, but it would be better if this were handled by a ‘no time display’ setting, rather than having to press the key again after every use.
Pros
Great defrost
Easy to use
Huge inside
Easy to clean
Even heat in food
Cons
Takes longer than my previous microwave though the heat is more even
Grill is terrible – it doesn’t do anything, no effect even after extended recommended time
Overall, this microwave is an amazing buy for the money, so long as it lasts ok. We’re happy with the capacity, the even cooking and the thorough defrost.
With other microwaves it’s easy to just blast and go and you have to be very cautious not to leave things too long whereas this one seems so steady and reliable, for example I defrosted 10 sausages and within 20 all were evenly and completely done without scalding and mushiness which is great.
The digital display is really easy to use – simply press the times you want in increments of 10 minutes or 1 minute, or in 10 seconds. I think the size may actually help with the cooking as there’s plenty of space inside. I’m really happy with this and glad I went with the reviews that make this the top selle
Pros
Great defrost
Easy to use
Huge inside
Easy to clean
Even heat in food
Cons
Takes longer than my previous microwave though the heat is more even
Grill is terrible – it doesn’t do anything, no effect even after extended recommended time
Overall, this microwave is an amazing buy for the money, so long as it lasts ok. We’re happy with the capacity, the even cooking and the thorough defrost.
With other microwaves it’s easy to just blast and go and you have to be very cautious not to leave things too long whereas this one seems so steady and reliable, for example I defrosted 10 sausages and within 20 all were evenly and completely done without scalding and mushiness which is great.
The digital display is really easy to use – simply press the times you want in increments of 10 minutes or 1 minute, or in 10 seconds. I think the size may actually help with the cooking as there’s plenty of space inside. I’m really happy with this and glad I went with the reviews that make this the top selle
Our old microwave, A Sharp 23 Lt, ‘died’ of old age. We decided to go for a 25 ltr and so bought this model, which also has a grill. it arrived sooner than expected and it didn’t take long before we were trying it out. It is worth reading the instructions before using it. We have not tried the grill out yet. It is bigger in size than our previous one but we are very happy with it.
Our old microwave, A Sharp 23 Lt, ‘died’ of old age. We decided to go for a 25 ltr and so bought this model, which also has a grill. it arrived sooner than expected and it didn’t take long before we were trying it out. It is worth reading the instructions before using it. We have not tried the grill out yet. It is bigger in size than our previous one but we are very happy with it.