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 |
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
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
Does the job
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
Best value easy to use microwave
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.
Overall I'm happy with this purchase and recommend it.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Nice
A little bit hard to push the buttons but is good value for this price
you can see the instructions on front panel clearly.
The instructions on the front panel are difficult to see, very dark colouring,otherwise works very well.
Nice design and easy to use
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.
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!
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.
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.
15 month old and knackered
Good microwave to start gave up ghost yesterday 15 months old
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.
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.
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.
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 and Effective
Bought for pensioner to use. Working well although markings are a little small for older eyes.
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.
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.
Great for one perso
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
Great for one perso
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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 microwave for good price
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.
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.
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.
Does the job well
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.
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!
Dark interio
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Not suitable for the elderly with any eye problems otherwise ok.
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.
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
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
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
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!
Great all-rounde
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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 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.
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.
5 stars all round excellent item
Easy to use .
Easy to clean.
Recommend it to anybody.
Good value for money.
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.
One of the best microwaves ive ever owned well worth the purchase i highly recommend buying this.
One of the best microwaves ive ever owned well worth the purchase i highly recommend buying this.
…. 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.