Sharp R-320HW 1200 Watts Mid Size Microwave Oven, white
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: SharpBrand: Sharp
Release Date: 2004-01-15
Model: R-320HW
Color: White
Product features:
- Capacity (cu.ft.) 1.2
- Wattage 1200 Watts
- 7-digit, 2-color lighted display; convenient time of day clock
- 17 Automatic Settings
- 39lbs (LxWxH) 20.25"x 23.50"x 15.25"
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Sharp R-320HW 1200 Watts Mid Size Microwave Oven, white
Customer Review: An OK Microwave
Summary: 4 Stars
My perfect microwave would have (1) A numeric pad to enter times; (2) a timer that beeps once and stops; (3) a START button; and (4) a one-minute cook button. All the buttons for meat-thawing and popcorn popping are an annoyance to me.
This microwave cooks fine, and looks better than the models I saw in stores (which were awful). Still, the keypad is cluttered with dozens of options I don't care about. The "Start" button is shared with the one minute button, which is fine, but by the time they put all that labeling in the space, the "Start" button is hard to find on the keypad. My four year old could press "Start" on the old microwave...on this one he can't distinguish it from the other options. The timer button is also the clock setting button, so every time you use the timer, you also have to press "1" to let it know you're not setting the clock. So the most critical functions are on shared buttons, to make room for the "defrost ground beef" option to have dedicated space.
The electronics on this are also unnecessarily cheap. The beep is an annoying, high-pitched squeak. More importantly, the clock LEDs are cheap, so they are unreadable from certain angles. If you are standing in front of the microwave, and are more than five feet tall, the LED display dissolves into a mass of green lines. You have to step back or bend down to see the time display properly. If you are standing where you would normally stand to use the microwave, you can't read the time display. I suspect it would have cost 50 cents to use a higher-quality display.
I bought this to replace a Kenmore Toast-n-wave that had a clean, clear display, larger buttons for more important functions, and a clock I could read from any angle. The Sharp has been a step backward.
Description of Sharp R-320HW 1200 Watts Mid Size Microwave Oven, white
SMART & EASY Sensor Settings take the guesswork out of cooking 10 popular foods. Settings include baked potatoes, ground meat, chicken breasts, and rice. It automatically sets cooking times and power levels ¿ so you don't have to.Smart & Easy Sensor Settings for 8 most popular microwave foods, and sensor reheat for all pre-cooked foods. No need to set times or power levels - eliminates guesswork!Interactive Cooking System with Custom Help provides an easy way to "customize" the oven to individual needs. -Includes options for English, Spanish, and French.Popcorn Sensor pops microwave popcorn automatically - regardless of package size or brand.Instant Action Keys make microwaving easy! Touch once for each serving - up to six. Oven starts automaticallyDefrost Center quickly defrosts meats and poultry by weight. Specific program for each category assures excellent, even results.Minute Plus sets the oven at High with a single touch.7-Digit, 2-Color Lighted Display includes word prompts.Time of Day Clock is convenient and easy to set.Countertop Microwave Ovens
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