Sharp R-216LS Compact Size 0.8 Cu-Foot Microwave, Stainless Steel
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Sharp R-216LS Compact Size 0.8 Cu-Foot Microwave, Stainless Steel
Customer Review: Keypad issues increase over time
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this microwave several years ago. Shortly after i got it i noticed the numbers of the clock/timer were wearing out. Before long you couldn't tell the difference between 1:00 and 8:00, because all but the left side of the minute indicator had stopped working. Over time more and more buttons on the keypad stopped responding. The 'start' button no longer works, so now i can't input specific times. I can just click "minute plus" and then stand there and stop it early if i want less time than that. The popcorn buttons still works, and that has always popped corn very well. Anyway, it's almost unusable at this point, which is why i'm shopping for a new (and definitely different) unit.Customer Review: would not buy a sharp again
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this to replace a larger microwave, Goldstar brand, which I would still buy but are no longer available. The Sharp, every once in a while, would not start for me. It was still under warranty, a repair shop was not too far from me. The repair man could not duplicate or diagnose the problem for me and the warranty period was almost over. I've since discovered on my own what the cause is and it's happening more often. If it starts and immediately shuts down, I have to open the door and close it hard, often more than once, then it will run. This problem began at less than one year of ownership. I will not purchase another Sharp and would not recommend this model to anyone.Customer Review: It corrected itself!
Summary: 3 Stars
I ordered this Sharp because I wanted a small microwave similar to the one I was replacing....size was important. Looked great...BUT THE UNIT WAS SO NOISEY THAT I FINALLY CALLED TO GET A REFUND! As usual Amazon was great..they sent me a pp return to print...which I did...we looked at the bottom of the unit and found several screws loose. Took care of that and the carosal turntable was where the noise was coming from...then it began to quiet down....now it doesn't make the noise and I did not return it!!I still think it is great for the money and if you don't use it for "serious" cooking...It was not off the track as I know that noise...I don't know what or why....Customer Review: poor quality
Summary: 1 Stars
This microwave is very poorly designed with very poor low end quality materials.
No bargain considering the same microwave can be purchased at most local appliance stores for the same pricing.
The time digital readout is very poorly illuminated. Very light in weight. No padding or footing for counter top placement with scratching of counter top quite possible.
Not user friendly in changing power settings.
May be good for heating water but thats about it......
I would highly suggest saving the time and subsequent frustrations by avoiding this model unless you actually see one at a store. Buyer beware is the word for this one.
Customer Review: arrived with a dent in stainless strip
Summary: 3 Stars
I needed a stainless steel microwave for my new kitchen. The microwave arrived with a dent in the stainless steel strip on the door. I returned it to J$R for an exchange. Because of a built-in shelve in my kitchen I am limited in options for a new micro-wave because of size. The Sharp R-216LS is the only microwave I could find that is stainless and fits in my space. I would probably order a different type after I saw the microwave. It does look okay, but the door is fairly flimsy and the stainless steel consists of only two thin strips on the door. Not surprising that it arrived with a dent, because the door does not feel very solid.