SHARP YC-MS31U-S 900W Solo Microwave Oven with 23 L Capacity, 5 Power Levels & Defrost Function – Silve
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SHARP Solo Microwave Oven 900W
YC-MS31U-S
The SHARP YC-MS31U-S is a 900W solo microwave with a manual control. It’s contemporary look will compliment your modern kitchen.
Easy to use and with a large capacity and 5 power levels – this is a great option if you are looking for a microwave for a medium to large family household.
- 23L Capacity
- Microwave
- Mechanical control
- 5 Levels of Microwave Power
- Straight design easy to clean
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Large CapacityFeaturing a 23 litre capacity, it can easily hold a large sized dinner plate, perfectly holds the grill rack and the 270mm glass turntable. | ControlThe manual control dials makes selecting your programmes easy and along with the rest of the Microwave can be easily wiped clean. | CookingFeatures 5 levels of microwave power – Low, Mid-Low, Med and Mid-High as well as a Defrost function. The easy to use Timer dial allows you to select from 0 to 35minutes of microwaving time. |
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| Capacity | 20L | 20L | 20L | 23L | 20L | 28L |
| Type | Microwave & Grill | Solo Microwave | Solo Microwave | Solo Microwave | Microwave & Grill | Microwave & Grill |
| Microwave Power | 800W | 800W | 800W | 900W | 800W | 900W |
| Control | Electronic | Mechanical | Electronic | Mechanical | Mechanical | Electronic |
| Grill Power | 1000W | – | – | – | 1000W | 1100W |
| Levels of Power | 11 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 11 |
| Defrost Function | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ECO Function | ✓ | – | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| Weight: | 13.3 kg |
| Dimensions: | 41 x 48.5 x 29.3 cm; 13.3 Kilograms |
| Brand: | SHARP |
| Part: | YC-MS31U-S |
| Colour: | Silver |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Colour: | Silver |
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.
This microwave tucks all the boxes for me it’s not too big for a compact kitchen and not too small to fit a large dinner plate.
This is a microwave with a large usable area more than enough for a large dinner plate. Takes up a fair amount of space on the worktop so maybe you should check it’s external measurements before ordering. The touch button on panel are well placed and convenient. Overall a good buy.
This was present for my Granddaughter.
She lives the simplistic controls and the stylish look.
It was very reasonably priced too.
It doesn’t lit up when you open the door, but apart from that, it’s a great value for money.
Disliked nothing apart from having to get used to dial instead of digital, but no biggie
Starts automatically with 30 seconds time, I like the coffee reheat button set time of a minute, could do whit a couple more timer buttons.
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.
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
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.
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
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
Nice product for the price a bit disappointed that the outer casing is painted silver and not stainless steel like my last one but other than that happy
When my previous microwave stopped working I searched around for the best price replacement with easy to use dials and a defrost setting. This Sharp microwave works really well.
Very happy with this purchase, only thing that could be improved perhaps is a bit more room to place a tall mug in it. Struggling to use microwaveable rice bags as they touch the ceiling and it doesn’t rotate propery.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
A little bit hard to push the buttons but is good value for this price
The instructions on the front panel are difficult to see, very dark colouring,otherwise works very well.
This was easy to set up and navigation is also very easy. The design is also very nice. You get a variety of great options to use and it’s also easy to clean. The power is amazing, made my cup of tea piping hot in 10 seconds.
This is fairly priced and good value. Recommend buying this.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Good microwave to start gave up ghost yesterday 15 months old
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bought for pensioner to use. Working well although markings are a little small for older eyes.
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.
Great value microwave which I got through Amazon warehouse. As such it was considerably cheaper than the main site.
I can’t see any issues with it. It works well and is perfect fit me as a single person. Large plates are a bit of a squeeze to fit into it though as the microwave is not big, but it slotted nicely into the limited space I have in my counter.
The power button and function buttons are basic and straightforward to use.
The power level at 900 heats the food quickly.
It’s perfect for me and I think it was a good buy
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.
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.
Great value microwave which I got through Amazon warehouse. As such it was considerably cheaper than the main site.
I can’t see any issues with it. It works well and is perfect fit me as a single person. Large plates are a bit of a squeeze to fit into it though as the microwave is not big, but it slotted nicely into the limited space I have in my counter.
The power button and function buttons are basic and straightforward to use.
The power level at 900 heats the food quickly.
It’s perfect for me and I think it was a good buy
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.
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.
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
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
The microwave is good and has all the functions mentioned. But it looks bit plasticky from the outside.
Thats why 4 stars otherwise everything is good.
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.
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.
Yea it’s a microwave and this one performs very well.
My only gripe with it is the two dials. They very smooth with no ridging like my last one.
It’s nigh impossible to turn them if your hands are even slightly wet.
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.
This microwave is exactly what I wanted, uncomplicated and a good size. The only reason I gave 4 stars, is because the interior is dark grey and I thought it was going to be white. Unfortunately, there was no mention of the interior colour in the description. Good microwave and looks very nice in my kitchen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It is fine the only down side is that the dials are not bright enough. My husband is colour blind and the dial is not clear enough as it has a dark back ground and black lines on it. It is not clear at all and is a disappointment.
The value of it is good and are pleased with that.
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.
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!
This is a great, decent size, good capacity Microwave that looks smart, and performs perfectly.
We got this for my daughter to replace her defunct one. She only wanted a Microwave, and not a combination type, for which this fits the bill perfectly.
A super, nicely designed, not cheap and tacky looking like some, Microwave, that does just that. No bells and whistles, but a good digital display / timer / programme function etc.
I hope you have found this helpful.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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 😀
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.
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?
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!
Easy to use .
Easy to clean.
Recommend it to anybody.
Good value for money.