Sharp R-230KW 800-Watt 4/5-Cubic-Foot Compact Microwave, White
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Sharp R-230KW 800-Watt 4/5-Cubic-Foot Compact Microwave, White
Customer Review: Serves its purpose well
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this microwave as an addition to my dorm room. I would have liked a high-powered microwave, but restraints on space and money stopped me. For the price and for the size, this microwave works rather well. There are some extra functions, but I just use the regular microwaving. The only thing that I do not like about the microwave is that its internal rotating dish is not very stable, and is prone to shifting off its base with even a slightly unbalanced load. Even so, it was a worthwhile purchase.Customer Review: Wonderful item, quick shipping
Summary: 4 Stars
While consumer guides have found the features and controls on the Sharp only ho-hum, we love it. That's because it works well and doesn't break down. In 20 years, we've owned four small Sharp "carousel" microwaves, each of which lasted for five years with no problems. Compared to our other home appliances, this is pretty impressive. My only complaint is that even the little models keep getting bigger. Since we used ours to heat leftovers and defrost things, all we need is something small and dependable.Customer Review: Defective out of the box
Summary: 1 Stars
I've never bought an appliance online, sight unseen, and wish I hadn't with this one (Sharp R230KW Microwave). It was double boxed but very little packing and was inserted upside down. Although the inner box looked untouched, I wondered if it wasn't a re-sale/re-packed item. After opening the inner box, I found the glass tray and owner's manual inside the microwave and then I couldn't get the release button to pop open! I immediately packed it up and shipped it back; never again!!Customer Review: Worst Microwave I've Ever Owned
Summary: 1 Stars
Buying a compact microwave should be straightforward, right? We thought so. We purchased this one and paid more for this Sharp brand than other lesser known brands. We've had it for 5 months, and the membranes covering the buttons are about to wear through. You can barely read the buttons now, and I fear once the membrane is stripped that the buttons will be inoperable. For a simple product from a premium Japanese brand this is simply unacceptable. Try your luck elsewhere.Customer Review: Sharp's small microwave AOK so far.
Summary: 5 Stars
We have been using the Sharp R-230KW microwave for about a month now, and it fulfills its purpose for us very well. It has a smaller footprint than our previous Quasar, and is not as tall. It works just as the instructions say. I like the reheat options, where you can select the type of food, and the amount of it, so things don't scald or boil. Note that the internal volume is 11 by 11 by 7 inches, so you cannot put a dish larger than 11 inches diameter inside this model.