SHARP YC-MS02U-S 800W Solo Digital Touch Microwave Oven with 20 L Capacity, 11 Power Levels & 8 Cooking Programmes – Silve
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SHARP Solo Digital Microwave Oven 800W
YC-MS02U-S
The SHARP YC-MS02U-S 800W Digital Solo Microwave Oven is the ideal addition to any kitchen!
Offering a contemporary look with a handleless design with a sleek silver finish complemented by a black door window and control panel, while the blue LED screen shows the time when the microwave is not in use and also comes with a kitchen timer function.
With the user-friendly touch control digital panel, 11 levels of power and 8 automatic programmes, it’s a great option for all your quick-cooking needs.
- 20L Capacity
- Solo Microwave
- Electronic Control
- 11 Levels of Microwave Power
- Straight Design Easy to Clean
Key Features
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CapacityThis 20 Litre microwave can easily hold a standard sized dinner plate and comes with a 255 mm dishwasher safe removable glass turntable. | ControlFull touch control electric panel, digital clock & kitchen timer, ECO function, and child safety lock. | CookingFeatures 8 cooking programmes; popcorn, jacket potato, pizza, frozen vegetables, reheat drinks, dinner plate, plus time, and weight defrost. |
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| Capacity | 20L | 20L | 20L | 20L | 20L | 28L |
| Type | Microwave & Grill | Solo Microwave | Solo Microwave | Microwave & Grill | Microwave & Grill | Microwave & Grill |
| Microwave Power | 800W | 800W | 800W | 800W | 800W | 900W |
| Control | Electronic | Mechanical | Electronic | Electronic | Mechanical | Electronic |
| Grill Power | 1000W | – | – | 1000W | 1000W | 1100W |
| Levels of Power | 11 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 11 |
| Defrost Function | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ECO Function | ✓ | – | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| Weight: | 11 kg |
| Dimensions: | 32.4 x 44 x 25.8 cm; 11 Kilograms |
| Brand: | SHARP |
| Part: | YC-MS02U-S |
| Colour: | Silver |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Colour: | Silver |
Nice microwave
Smaller than my previous one which was 900 watt, I opted for this as many of the microwave food my son likes is down on the box to cook at 800 watt, so this is ideal. Saves having to work out the wattage on an older model. Slowly getting used to using it, slightly more complicated compared to my previous one. But I’m sure I will beat it before long. This model does popcorn which I have’nt tried yet, jacket potatoes done to perfection, hot drinks and even a plate warming setting. Looking forward to seeing what else it can do.
Nice microwave
Smaller than my previous one which was 900 watt, I opted for this as many of the microwave food my son likes is down on the box to cook at 800 watt, so this is ideal. Saves having to work out the wattage on an older model. Slowly getting used to using it, slightly more complicated compared to my previous one. But I’m sure I will beat it before long. This model does popcorn which I have’nt tried yet, jacket potatoes done to perfection, hot drinks and even a plate warming setting. Looking forward to seeing what else it can do.
Good price
Easy to use good price for product reliable up to now
Great Microwave
This microwave is value for the money, It’s easy to set up. There is a lot that you can do in this micro. I haven’t tried all of them, I only do certain things in it. The only downside is the yellow lighting, it’s a bit dark when you look through the door window. All my other micro’s had white lights in them.
I would still recommend this microwave.
Sharp by name...
There was an uncovered pointy bit (I think it was the end of a screw) underneath mine. I discovered this when it scratched my new kitchen worktop when I put it down, so I was not impressed by the quality. Other than that, the dial seems a bit inexact for short times and once or twice has cut out early on these (which tend to be what I use my microwave for most days – pretty much anything under a minute seems ropey).
That being said, my last microwave at a similar (cheap) price point was a Daewoo and while that one had nifty controls and a digital timer it also pretty quickly started cutting out due to overheating whenever I tried to cook something from frozen or half cook baked potatoes and wouldn’t restart till it cooled down – it didn’t last long before this started either! I would take a bit of imprecision over that any day (hopefully this one will last better – although it has just been a month so far). It has worked pretty well otherwise, and looks nice sitting in the corner of my (scratched :,() kitchen counter.
Superb Compact Microwave
Needed new one looked through Amazon and this caught my eye.
It’s a great microwave that’s simple to use with turning nobs, not confusing digital flight deck technology touch screen panel.
Easy to clean too.
It’s perfect for what I need it for, the basics like defrosting, heating and re-heating food etc.
It is a micro micro lol as it is smaller than most. This for me is ideal as have limited space in my kitchen. Just be aware of the measurements given before buying.
I do think its a bit pricey for a basic microwave but it is a well known brand so I guess you pay for the brand name in this case.
Yes!! I would recommend!
Does the job, but why the bright light?
Does the job, easy to use. I’m just a bit mystified as to why the time display is so bright. It illuminates the kitchen. There is an eco setting that switches it off, but it’s a bit of a palaver because you have to open and then close the door, then press the button within so many seconds. Not sure how much electricity it saves when you use the setting at night, but it could be made a lot simpler with a single button press.
Does the job, but why the bright light?
Does the job, easy to use. I’m just a bit mystified as to why the time display is so bright. It illuminates the kitchen. There is an eco setting that switches it off, but it’s a bit of a palaver because you have to open and then close the door, then press the button within so many seconds. Not sure how much electricity it saves when you use the setting at night, but it could be made a lot simpler with a single button press.
Does the job, but why the bright light?
Does the job, easy to use. I’m just a bit mystified as to why the time display is so bright. It illuminates the kitchen. There is an eco setting that switches it off, but it’s a bit of a palaver because you have to open and then close the door, then press the button within so many seconds. Not sure how much electricity it saves when you use the setting at night, but it could be made a lot simpler with a single button press.
Does the job, but why the bright light?
Does the job, easy to use. I’m just a bit mystified as to why the time display is so bright. It illuminates the kitchen. There is an eco setting that switches it off, but it’s a bit of a palaver because you have to open and then close the door, then press the button within so many seconds. Not sure how much electricity it saves when you use the setting at night, but it could be made a lot simpler with a single button press.
Does the job, but why the bright light?
Does the job, easy to use. I’m just a bit mystified as to why the time display is so bright. It illuminates the kitchen. There is an eco setting that switches it off, but it’s a bit of a palaver because you have to open and then close the door, then press the button within so many seconds. Not sure how much electricity it saves when you use the setting at night, but it could be made a lot simpler with a single button press.
Simple and ideal
Bought this for my elderly mum. Very well made, really simple to use and does the job perfect.
Match that to a good price from a reliable brand…. fully recommend
Lovely, uncomplicated Microwave
Overall, I really like it. It is just what I wanted; not at all complicated; neat design. Top of door does not have perfect alignment with control panel. Really minor issue. Like the simple settings but the symbol (for defrost) could be a bit larger – I need specs on to see it. The time selector marker line is a bit too far from the actual times resulting in it being slightly difficult to select a precise time. This is only to do with the depth of the knob.
Can’t imagine why the price for silver is so much higher than the price of a white.
Ideal small micro
It is a nice easy microwave and surprisingly takes quite a large plate. I have only given it a four rating because you have to guess what setting to put it on for defrosting. Pleased with i
Good machine
I like how unobtrusive it is and that there are no superfluous controls. Easy to use and clean.
Minor drawbacks- the button to open the door is a bit difficult sometimes. Reading the timing button not so easy.
The drawbacks are largely because I am 75 and have arthritis. Younger folk will not find them a problem
Excellen Microwave for Small Kitchens
I’m really pleased with this microwave so far so all fingers crossed that I feel the same way in six months time. At present I’m delighted at how precise it is and how easy it is to moderate the power. I purchased my previous microwave a couple of years ago and at that time the range for small size on offer was extremely limited and what I purchased proved to be a poor choice. Much more on offer now and I am much happier with this oven.
Excellen Microwave for Small Kitchens
I’m really pleased with this microwave so far so all fingers crossed that I feel the same way in six months time. At present I’m delighted at how precise it is and how easy it is to moderate the power. I purchased my previous microwave a couple of years ago and at that time the range for small size on offer was extremely limited and what I purchased proved to be a poor choice. Much more on offer now and I am much happier with this oven.
Great machine
I have had this for a week and it seems fine although I only use it for reheating food, occasionally defrosting and heating milk and sauces.
It’s not digital and I find it easy to use.
Perfect for simple cooking and defrosting
Does exactly what I bought it for viz: heating up meals and defrosting frozen food. I probably wont be using all the different programs. It is marginally smaller than the one I had before but my dinner plates fit in (just).
All in all a good investment for the price.
Good value solid microwave I can fit my plates in!
Having been used to a good but less powerful machine that was smaller this microwave has become a firm favourite – it looks good and have had no problems with it – where I was having to cook some things separately before now I can cook more in because of the larger size.
A good buy I certainly do not regre
No light when you open the doi
This is very good value for money with a defrost ability on one side and cooking the other. Unfortunately there is no light when you open the door so replacing the plate after washing can be a bit hit and miss
Arrived in 36 hours
An identical updated replacement for my decade old purchase that finally went BANG last Saturday. Only difference being a new black panel and silver dials, as opposed to white. Arthritic hands means keeping things familiarly easy to use, and this one is. Moderately different settings that forget to say the watts. So l wrote them down and stuck them on the wall. They’re listed in the manual. Oh yes, it does 800, 620, and 440. I’ve used it once yesterday on arrival, does what it says on the box, that’s good enough for me.
Basic microwave ove
This is a basic microwave oven that does the job and is value for money. Easy to use, no fiddling with a lot of buttons. Fits into a small space so does not clutter the kitchen worktop.
Marvellous Microwave
I purchased this item during the black Friday deal so it was rather cheap. The product is a nice size and is easier to use. It has the features that I was looking for as well as a few others. The product itself is smaller than the previous one I had but that suits me fine.
Marvellous Microwave
I purchased this item during the black Friday deal so it was rather cheap. The product is a nice size and is easier to use. It has the features that I was looking for as well as a few others. The product itself is smaller than the previous one I had but that suits me fine.
OK, but hard to read and gets very we
It works fine. It’s a reasonable price. However, 1 – everything I do in there leaves a lot of wetness which needs wiping out, Far worse than any other microwave I have ever had. 2 – although easy enough to use, the controls are not backlit so you can’t read the except in good light.
OK, but hard to read and gets very we
It works fine. It’s a reasonable price. However, 1 – everything I do in there leaves a lot of wetness which needs wiping out, Far worse than any other microwave I have ever had. 2 – although easy enough to use, the controls are not backlit so you can’t read the except in good light.
Nice digital microwave
Works perfectly well and easy to use, push button controls and easy to clean. The controls appear to time out and cannot be used until the door is opened, this happened after overnight. Must be a safety feature but did make us think it was broken as we needed to adjust the clock and couldn’t, no buttons worked until eventually we opened and closed the door.success.must see if it mentions this in the manual,,,,,but hey blokes never read the manual until something is wrong do they, well I don’t!
Suggest that after every use the inside of the microwave is dried with kitchen towel as condensation is the worst enemy and it will cause trouble with flaking paint in the future, if you don’t do this step. Takes a couple of minutes but worth it!
Nice digital microwave
Works perfectly well and easy to use, push button controls and easy to clean. The controls appear to time out and cannot be used until the door is opened, this happened after overnight. Must be a safety feature but did make us think it was broken as we needed to adjust the clock and couldn’t, no buttons worked until eventually we opened and closed the door.success.must see if it mentions this in the manual,,,,,but hey blokes never read the manual until something is wrong do they, well I don’t!
Suggest that after every use the inside of the microwave is dried with kitchen towel as condensation is the worst enemy and it will cause trouble with flaking paint in the future, if you don’t do this step. Takes a couple of minutes but worth it!
Nice digital microwave
Works perfectly well and easy to use, push button controls and easy to clean. The controls appear to time out and cannot be used until the door is opened, this happened after overnight. Must be a safety feature but did make us think it was broken as we needed to adjust the clock and couldn’t, no buttons worked until eventually we opened and closed the door.success.must see if it mentions this in the manual,,,,,but hey blokes never read the manual until something is wrong do they, well I don’t!
Suggest that after every use the inside of the microwave is dried with kitchen towel as condensation is the worst enemy and it will cause trouble with flaking paint in the future, if you don’t do this step. Takes a couple of minutes but worth it!
what I wanted
I wanted a simple microwave as I only use it for defrosting rice or heating up soup occasionally.
The only issue is if you want it for a short time like 30 sec you’ll have to set the timer over 1,2 min and you open the door to stop.
It’s quite small inside so I can’t fit a dinner plate but I knew before buying it and I don’t need to do it so that’s not issue (just for your reference).
I’m happy with the purchase.
On 2nd unit within a few weeks
Ist one turntable went wrong within a few weeks, on second unit now so waiting to see how long this one lasts, Other thing the control buttons are quite hard tp push, and would recommend that they fit a control panel thats lights up as is difficult to see if in a darkish area.
Microwave works well
I have no complaints with the action of the microwave but I have only had it for a couple of months and there is definitely a discoloration developing in between the glass panes on the door which I cannot remove. I would probably not buy this product again.
Easy to use and nice desig
The microwave is easy to use and has a nice design. It has enough internal space for what I use it for which is basically cooking vegetables, heating tinned beans, peas, soup etc., and the occassional micro meal.
The negatives are that the unside gets very wet so you have to wipe and dry it straight away as the instructions advise not to leave the door open.
The front of the microwave (the door and displays) seem to be made of plastic so feel a bit cheap, however it doesn’t spoil the look or functionality.
The
Simple to operate basic microwave ove
I wanted a microwave oven with two intuitive control knobs and adequate power. Simply, What power? and How Long? I did not want a grill and I did not want a complex membrane pad where I would need to put my glasses on and have to press it multiple times. Given these main requirements this oven is perfect. Given this basic specification I consider it to be excellent value for money.
When it comes to minor niggles, although 21L appears to be a popular size for microwaves it feels a little on the small side. Also the inside is painted dark grey which makes it pretty gloomy other than when it is active when the light comes on. Door opening spring is very effective but a little on the “robust” side. All in all though, it’s fine.
Good but not as good as the older version of this microwave
A bit smalled than the predecessor and the glass plate inside is easy to knock out of mounting and then fiddly to get back. Overall, good but feels cheaper then our older version of this model
Great microwave
Great little microwave, easy to use and does the job. My only gripe is that after reading the reviews saying that it’s big enough for a large dinner plate is that it does take round ones but not big enough for our square ones.
Pretty good value for branded basic microwave
Pretty good microwave for the value, heats up food well, compact and well designed for those that want a standard microwave without the additions of fancy grills and oven facilities. Only down side is that the knob (time) does occasionally get stuck when u only want heat for 20 sec or so the bell doesn’t always ring. Apart from that it’s pretty good and does what it suppose to do.
A brilliant little microvawe
It’s smaller than the microwave I’ve had in the past, but works perfectly well. My large dinner plates still fit in it, it warms up fast with a fairly powerful 800watts. Plenty of options to choose from, warming up food, defrosting etc it does all that it says. Very convenient in a busy household with children.
Easy to use, easy to clea
This microwave was purchased to replace one that had to be discarded due to the level of rusting. I was keen to find one that had no enamel and this one is all stainless steel.
So far it appears to be very good. It is quite powerful at 900 w and the settings are very simple to use, also easy to clean.
My only criticism is that it would have been useful to have a cookery book and better instructions on use.
Microwave oven lamp only be on during work
I like this microwave oven because it’s just a simple operation switch. only the power levels and times switch. Easy to use and easy to cleaning. The price is okay.
But I don’t like that light in the microwave, it’s dark when you open the door. the light only be turned on during work. this funtion is not good.
Small but perfectly formed
Great little microwave oven….manual settings none of all these led lights and sirens..just a nice subdued dink sound at end …unless you open door before end…”simples” to use and hope it lasts like my last sharp microwave which was 32 years used on an almost daily basis
Good value microwave but check the sizing.
Nice reasonably priced microwave. Easy to use and quite stylish. My only problem is it is smaller than I thought but that was my fault for not checking the exact size when ordering. Just about fits in a good size dinner plate but nothing bigger than that.
Wouldn't buy agai
This microwave is a night mare it’s constantly full of water in the bottom after use, so after use I have to wait till the next day for it to all run down sides
Microwave - better with less options. No I’m not old.
A very good product but why do I have to select microwave first then select the option over oven and all the others. I bought a microwave so this should be the default. Next will the tech team at Sharp will default WiFi enabled as the default. Good product team, but less is more – more or less…
Nice design, but a bit clunky.
A bit clunky.
And the door springs open, make sure no one stands behind it.
Nice design, nice and spacious inside. Just the door opening and buttons can be a bit hard for new users.
hard to set an exact time
This does its job as a basic microwave well, ideal if you don’t want the many options offered by others that you’d never use, and easy to use twist knobs. One problem – the timer setting twist knob is low down, so the markers are hard to line up. Being close together it’s difficult to set an exact time. At normal kitchen side level you have to bend sideways to see them..Also the timing starts as soon as you start twisting the knob rather than letting you set the time then press ‘go’, so actual accuracy is almost impossible.
Does it matter? Well, many ready meals specify an exact time e.g. 2.5 minutes, but the best you can do is 3. With higher settings, this does not matter, but with only a couple of minutes it could be important.
So, generally fine but avoid if you are short sighted or arthritic!
Top Job
This microwave does what it’s meant to do and it is very simple and easy to use. It took me three years to use our old microwave because it was complicated. I used this the next day after arrival
Great value microwave
Basically this product is very good, looks very good and works well. My only criticism is that there are no half minute marks so if you want say 3 and a half minutes you have to guess.
Got this last year when my old microwave decided to suddenly not heat.
It’s very easy to use, and the tea option is handy for warming up a cup that’s gone cold.
It loses a star though, due to the sides getting warm and the settings panel bubbling. The weird thing is that the panel practically did this overnight. If it was a few years old, fair enough, but it suddenly did this after about 10 months. That wouldn’t stop me recommending this though, as the pros outweigh the cons.
Got this last year when my old microwave decided to suddenly not heat.
It’s very easy to use, and the tea option is handy for warming up a cup that’s gone cold.
It loses a star though, due to the sides getting warm and the settings panel bubbling. The weird thing is that the panel practically did this overnight. If it was a few years old, fair enough, but it suddenly did this after about 10 months. That wouldn’t stop me recommending this though, as the pros outweigh the cons.
Good inexpensive microwave.
I got this microwave as a replacement for an old one that was wearing out and I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on something that doesn’t get used very often.And this Sharp microwave fits the bill very well it’s basic it doesn’t have a display just a nob but if you want to defrost anything it does the job very well,it’s also well made and unlike some of the none brand stuff out there you can tell it’s a quality bit of kit.So if you are looking for a small cheap microwave (it would be perfect for students) you can’t go far wrong with this.
It is NOT digital It has Knobs to turn!
I bought this non – bigital microwave. I is easier to understand and for my husband to be able operate!!!!
People of a certain age are sometimes not very clear on operating buttons and prefer turning knobs to ON and Off.
Simple microwave, on the small side
Arrived as promised, in good condition and is a basic microwave as expected. Down sides are s no display so you cant select accuracy how long it will be on for i.e. lots of items require 50 seconds or 1 minute 20 seconds, you cant tell as no display.
It is on the small side, OK to heat up a cereal bowl sized dish or a smaller dinner plate but would not be big enough for larger dishes or plates.
EXCELLENT MICROWAVE
Does a first class job and has most of the functions one could need from a microwave. Select your power, select the time you require and press start and away you go. It’s easy to clean and seems very well made, impressed.
Nice Microwave does exactly what it says it will
This is nice, it looks good and is easy to use, you can just press the start button and it jumps in 30 second intervals or you can easily set it for different time settings, by just pressing a button. Its easy to clean and very nice.
Maybe a 5*
I miss my last Microwave. Pressing 3 buttons to begin a cycle is irritating. [Micro/ Time/ Start] And then the buttons are dark so I need a light to see. However. It is a nice oven, works well and nothing really to crib about.
I bought this product for my parents and it was their first microwave so I wanted something simple with just dials instead of a display. They found it very easy to use and clean and they are now using it regularly. Great product!
Fab product- easy to use & powerful
Very happy with this purchase. I was on a budget as the dishwasher blew in the same week so this was the most powerful microwave I could afford. Once I worked out how to turn down the power I stopped exploding poached eggs in it great product.
Smart looking microwave
Bought this to replace our old microwave which had given up the ghost. It’s smart looking and does the job. Only complaint would be that the buttons are difficult to see if your eyesight isn;t great. They are tiny and very dark.
Easy to use microwave bought for elderly pare
I bought this for my 96 yr old mother-in-law after her previous microwave stopped working. Due to covid, I couldn’t go over to try and fix it so ordered this one with just the 2 dials to operate it as a replacement.
Ordered on the Saturday morning and delivered on the following Monday morning (premium delivery paid for due to urgent requirement).
The couriers who delivered it deserve praise for quickly unpacking it and lifting it onto the shelf in the kitchen (My Hermes).
Mother-in-law was able to use it immediately without instruction which shows how simple it is to use.
This was brought for my 90yr old father and after the first one not received and a big thank you to amazon who sent a replacement out straight away, my father is really pleased with this and states it is so easy to use
Three and a half stars would more accurately represent my views.
My quibble with this microwave is that it appears to take longer to heat food up than 800w microwaves that I have used in the past. The door-release button is also a bit temperamental, in that about 35% of the time its pressed it does not release the door catch. That said the microwave is nicely finished and easy to use, the latter being an important consideration for me.
BRILLIANTLY EASY TO USE
This Microwave was purchased as a general cooking device; it replaced a Panasonic digital microwave. I chose a manual microwave this time due to its ease of operation; no more dabbing through endless options. The power level is set to High mostly, and it remains set; with digital you have set the power level every time. Most often it is simply one twist of the timer knob to the proper cooking time and thats it! It could not be simpler.
I also like it that the interior light only comes on while the food is cooking, otherwise it is off. This is good because you can leave the oven door open to let steam and condensation disperse without burning the interior bulb pointlessly. The previous microwave came to grief through rusting due to condensation.
DEFROST: the scale is graduated by weight, which is not always helpful when you are defrosting foods you have frozen yourself; you may not know what the weight actually is. Proceed by short times and see how the food is defrosting bit by bit; there are kitchen scales of course!
Microwave 25 L
I initially ordered a 20 L microwave and realised I did not read the reviews. Within 10 minutes I cancelled the order and reordered a 25 L (as the 23 L) was not in the correct colour. Oh boy. Poor Amazon deliverer who had to come down 10 concrete steps to the house. It was sooo big and heavy. Bless, he was brilliant.
It’s biggest microwave I have ever had. I have tested it to make sure it works. Thank goodness it does, I would not want to have to return it. However, I love it and got in during the sale at 22 less so I cannot complain.
Works well, looks smart.
I had a Sharp Carousel microwave for years, which is why I replaced it with another Sharp. This one is more complicated to use but I’m getting there! As a straight forward microwave it works well, looks good in my kitchen and was good value for money.
Mains cable
Quite a practical design, works well, the only let down so far is the length of the mains cable. The instructions tend to discourage the use of extension cables, but the shortness of the cable makes this impossible.
Lacking features
I do not like it as much as my former Sharp microwave. I would prefer to have a seconds option and also a timer, as the old model. I am a bit disappointed as I expected it to have these features. Perhaps I chose the wrong model and therefore have only myself to blame, I just don’t find it as user friendly.
Recommended
Really pleased with this, this was a replacement for a more expensive model and we have been pleasantly surprised by the quality and the ease of use. Power is spot on and it’s a nice size sitting on a standard worktop with as much presence as a 4 slice toaster. Would buy another.
Recommended
Really pleased with this, this was a replacement for a more expensive model and we have been pleasantly surprised by the quality and the ease of use. Power is spot on and it’s a nice size sitting on a standard worktop with as much presence as a 4 slice toaster. Would buy another.
Smart looking ove
The oven does not take up much room on the kitchen counter. It has a maximum output of 900W, so cooking times are fast. It is easy to program. The food is properly cooked. The oven suits our needs and is a good buy for us.
Basic and easy to use.
There isn’t much to say about the microwave apart from it represents good value and is basic and very easy to use.
It’s nice to have a device with all of the bells and whistles and a plethora of functions but I’ve had 4 devices in the last 6 years with prices ranging between 60.00 and 200.00 and they all stopped working or developed control pad/button faults.
An ok microwave
The microwave works fine, but I’m only giving 3 stars for ease of use, because the numbers on the dial are difficult for me to see. I think that if the numbers were bigger then it would be greatly improved.
Almost excelle
This microwave is the best you can get for the money. It is made by a reputable brand SHARP and so the quality is not questionable. Its very easy to use. It also looks good. The only problem I see is that its a little bit small. The size is just enough to fit a regular dinner plate with no room for anything large
Easy to Use.
I purchased this microwave oven to replace one that we have had for several years that was showing signs of wear. If all you want is a basic microwave then the Sharp YC-MS01U-W 20 L 800W version is perfect for the job. It is very easy to use, easy to keep clean and produces excellent results. Good quality item and great value for the money paid.
The protective film on the buttons hasn’t started to come off like for some of the reviewers, so I suspect that it only happens when the microwave is used quite intensively.
The microwave itself looks very stylish, maybe I would have picked a different colour of the enamel. I like that the timer can be set by 10s increments and the microwave can be stopped at any time. Most microwaves in this price range have 30s increments timer.
The protective film on the buttons hasn’t started to come off like for some of the reviewers, so I suspect that it only happens when the microwave is used quite intensively.
The microwave itself looks very stylish, maybe I would have picked a different colour of the enamel. I like that the timer can be set by 10s increments and the microwave can be stopped at any time. Most microwaves in this price range have 30s increments timer.
I know the Sharp arm in europe is not the real Japanese Sharp stuff (all about profits) – but this ‘Vestel’ microwave with a Sharp badge is nice. ITs retro looking like my parents Sharp 30 years ago, theres nothing I dont like about it – its not over fussy, it does what it should and its big so you can fit everything in it.
If it holds out, ill buy Vestel again in future, just a shame its not real japanese kit, but if you know that, proceed with Polands finest.
P.S> To those saying the buttons wear away -you didn’t remove the protective film! Once removed there is nothing to wear away as its not rubber 😀
I know the Sharp arm in europe is not the real Japanese Sharp stuff (all about profits) – but this ‘Vestel’ microwave with a Sharp badge is nice. ITs retro looking like my parents Sharp 30 years ago, theres nothing I dont like about it – its not over fussy, it does what it should and its big so you can fit everything in it.
If it holds out, ill buy Vestel again in future, just a shame its not real japanese kit, but if you know that, proceed with Polands finest.
P.S> To those saying the buttons wear away -you didn’t remove the protective film! Once removed there is nothing to wear away as its not rubber 😀
I know the Sharp arm in europe is not the real Japanese Sharp stuff (all about profits) – but this ‘Vestel’ microwave with a Sharp badge is nice. ITs retro looking like my parents Sharp 30 years ago, theres nothing I dont like about it – its not over fussy, it does what it should and its big so you can fit everything in it.
If it holds out, ill buy Vestel again in future, just a shame its not real japanese kit, but if you know that, proceed with Polands finest.
P.S> To those saying the buttons wear away -you didn’t remove the protective film! Once removed there is nothing to wear away as its not rubber 😀
Not bad overall & good value for money
I purchased this microwave because my old one packed up.
The one thing about this that I’m not so keen on is the buttons on the main display are not particularly tactile, quite often I think I’ve pressed the button but have “JUST” missed it, there’s nothing to actually let you know that you are pressing the right area (such as a raised dimple or brail type “text” or something like that), otherwise it’s great, easy to clean with it’s removable turntable, though the ring underneath is quite “cheap” feeling & from time to time bumps as the “wheel” sticks for some reason, even though it’s completely clean, so no idea what’s causing it, but at least it’s only “sometimes” and not “all the time”.
I would definitely recommend this microwave, especially for the price, very pleased.
I find it ideal
For someone who wants a small, simple but efficient microwave to heat up ready-meals, soup etc this is ideal. It’s so simple to use, with only two knobs to set and do the whole process. I would have liked the light to stay on when you open the door to take something out, however. I would rate it 4.5 stars.
We’ve been using this for 5 months, and it’s fine – a good simple microwave with easy controls. What’s not to like?
Well, one star off because the capacity is given as 20 litres but is actually only 17 litres (by physical measurement) – not a huge difference, I grant you – but if you choose this one over another one (of say 18 litres) because it had a greater capacity, then that’s dishonest advertising, isn’t it?
Excellent for elderly people
My 88 year old father needed a new microwave. He lived on microwave meals. He cannot cope with anything digital and I needed to find something with ‘buttons and knobs’ and found this one. Looks really good, he found it easy to use and does what it says on the can really
I usually work my microwave digital,so when the 2 Nd one conked out,I sent for this
manual one,so easy to work none of that beep beep about 4 times,you just turn the
dial,for whatever time you want,and it cuts off,it defrosts,does the pies etc,just set the
number from,10,30,50 80,100,it will do pies without coming out soggy,if you set the
temperature low to high,I am very pleased with this and would recommend to anyone.
I usually work my microwave digital,so when the 2 Nd one conked out,I sent for this
manual one,so easy to work none of that beep beep about 4 times,you just turn the
dial,for whatever time you want,and it cuts off,it defrosts,does the pies etc,just set the
number from,10,30,50 80,100,it will do pies without coming out soggy,if you set the
temperature low to high,I am very pleased with this and would recommend to anyone.
Good, Basic and affordable
Replacing a very old model I had, is more powerful wattage, so far so good. No negative comments to make at this time, except that I originally ordered this model in silver, it did not arrive and was given a refund so thanks for that.
This item was bought as a gift for my daughter, as a replacement for a another microwave oven that had seen better days. There is nothing too fancy about the microwave in either looks or functions but, from reports, it is acceptable on all accounts and, therefore, good value for money.
To add to the four star ratings for the above categories would be a 4 stars rating for the microwave’s appearance – it sits appropriately, comfortably but relatively unobtrusively in the corner of the kitchen bench. It is seemingly a most acceptable and satisfying gift and it obviously does the job. No complaints – no worries!
I have had this microwave for a month now, as a replacement for a short-lived Panasonic one. This Sharp microwave had all the features, size, colour and functions at the power range that I required to replace my previous microwave. More importantly, the price point was great for what you get. So far, it’s been functioning well, and does the job it was intended for as a microwave.
Two small annoying items to note in regards to this microwave:
1) The LED display seems to have been fitted a bit lower than it should have been at the factory. This means that when you look at the clock or the timing in the LED display, the bottom of the numbers are cut off (truncated) in the field of view. It’s functional, but an annoyance and potentially a product defect. How this missed QC/QA at Sharp is surprising… especially for a Japanese company (but then the microwave was built in China)?!
2) The ECO mode function of the microwave makes a sound, similar to the cooking completion sound, about a minute after the completion of a cooking/heating function. So basically, you get two sounds… one at the completion of cooking or heating something – followed by another one a minute or so later to let you know that it is in ECO mode. Also, you have to take the microwave out of ECO mode in order to use any of the digital buttons to start cooking or heating. I have not found a button to do this, nor is it mentioned in the manual, but I found opening and closing the door takes it out of ECO mode to start using the microwave. Again, it’s functional, but a slight annoyance.
In summary, the microwave is good value for money for the features, size, power, build and brand… and it’s not white or black in colour (although it’s stated as silver colour, it looks more metal in colour – great in my kitchen).
I have had this microwave for a month now, as a replacement for a short-lived Panasonic one. This Sharp microwave had all the features, size, colour and functions at the power range that I required to replace my previous microwave. More importantly, the price point was great for what you get. So far, it’s been functioning well, and does the job it was intended for as a microwave.
Two small annoying items to note in regards to this microwave:
1) The LED display seems to have been fitted a bit lower than it should have been at the factory. This means that when you look at the clock or the timing in the LED display, the bottom of the numbers are cut off (truncated) in the field of view. It’s functional, but an annoyance and potentially a product defect. How this missed QC/QA at Sharp is surprising… especially for a Japanese company (but then the microwave was built in China)?!
2) The ECO mode function of the microwave makes a sound, similar to the cooking completion sound, about a minute after the completion of a cooking/heating function. So basically, you get two sounds… one at the completion of cooking or heating something – followed by another one a minute or so later to let you know that it is in ECO mode. Also, you have to take the microwave out of ECO mode in order to use any of the digital buttons to start cooking or heating. I have not found a button to do this, nor is it mentioned in the manual, but I found opening and closing the door takes it out of ECO mode to start using the microwave. Again, it’s functional, but a slight annoyance.
In summary, the microwave is good value for money for the features, size, power, build and brand… and it’s not white or black in colour (although it’s stated as silver colour, it looks more metal in colour – great in my kitchen).
I have had this microwave for a month now, as a replacement for a short-lived Panasonic one. This Sharp microwave had all the features, size, colour and functions at the power range that I required to replace my previous microwave. More importantly, the price point was great for what you get. So far, it’s been functioning well, and does the job it was intended for as a microwave.
Two small annoying items to note in regards to this microwave:
1) The LED display seems to have been fitted a bit lower than it should have been at the factory. This means that when you look at the clock or the timing in the LED display, the bottom of the numbers are cut off (truncated) in the field of view. It’s functional, but an annoyance and potentially a product defect. How this missed QC/QA at Sharp is surprising… especially for a Japanese company (but then the microwave was built in China)?!
2) The ECO mode function of the microwave makes a sound, similar to the cooking completion sound, about a minute after the completion of a cooking/heating function. So basically, you get two sounds… one at the completion of cooking or heating something – followed by another one a minute or so later to let you know that it is in ECO mode. Also, you have to take the microwave out of ECO mode in order to use any of the digital buttons to start cooking or heating. I have not found a button to do this, nor is it mentioned in the manual, but I found opening and closing the door takes it out of ECO mode to start using the microwave. Again, it’s functional, but a slight annoyance.
In summary, the microwave is good value for money for the features, size, power, build and brand… and it’s not white or black in colour (although it’s stated as silver colour, it looks more metal in colour – great in my kitchen).
I had a digital Microwave before this one ,but this knocks spots of it. It is so versatile and easy to use. The thawing programmes are so good. I am in my mid 70`s and have never had such an easy microwave. I would recommend this product without hesitation. It deserves more than a 5 star.
Very pleased with this microwave oven. Needed a new one quickly as old one blew up & this arrived quickly. It’s a good size with a clear digital display. Easy to use & of course comes with good instructions. also it looks good. Pleased with the choice we made.
We bought this to replace our previous, and now defunct one. We thought it was pretty much the same, it is not, it is larger, which I like. I can now fit fairly large serving plates inside, should I so desire. It beeps a lot, even more than the previous one. Sometimes, even if I haven’t used it for some considerable time it just beeps for no obviously apparent reason – perhaps it is pining to be used, poor thing all lonely and neglected. It has all kinds of clever programmes, none of which I use. I just reheat things, or warm plates, by placing them inside and selecting a time from 1-5 minutes. It does this well. I suspect many people use microwaves in this fashion and all the clever bells and whistles might not even work and we would never even know.
a good basic easy to use product well built and looks good in the kitchen heats food up very quickly would recommend if you need a basic microwave.
…. because the door opener is such a hard push that the microwave runs away from me. Not withstanding that and the fact that the operating buttons have to be groped for, the machine itself looks very smart and works very well indeed. Every new gadget has its little foibles, eh? I’m well content with my purchase.
Well made and very simple to use. Looks easy to keep clean.
Very easy to use. Controls very simple. Looks good in the kitchen. Only took 2 days to deliver. Very pleased
Very easy to use. Controls very simple. Looks good in the kitchen. Only took 2 days to deliver. Very pleased
Very easy to use. Controls very simple. Looks good in the kitchen. Only took 2 days to deliver. Very pleased