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: Compact, Excellent Quality, Perfect Bang For The Buck
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading all of the reviews on this item, I decided to give it a try. Not disappointed at all. I did a down size with the purchase of this item, from a Full Sized 2.2 Cu Ft 1200W Amana which still works like a charm. Saving counter top space was my goal, goal accomplished. The Sharp has all of the quality in workmanship, materials, and attention to details as the larger more expensive model that I still have. First of all the Sharp has the eye candy that is pleasing to any kitchen decor. There is nothing flimsy or inferior about the product. The control pad is very user friendly. If you have never owned a Microwave before a quick glance at the included instruction manual is very helpful. After only two uses I can find nothing wrong with this item. My first Microwave was a Litton so I consider myself as knowing a little about Microwaves. If you are looking for a quality efficient compact Microwave, I recommend the Sharp, it is an excellent buy for the price. PS: Use caution and your own discretion when reading negative reviews about this unit as I have found them not to be a reliable source of information.
Up-dates to follow. Thank You Amazon for a fantastic buy.
03-16-2011 1 week up-date:
After daily use for 1 week, I am unable to find any problems with this unit. The very wide array of functions on the control panel are very useful, especially being able to lower the cooking power from Hi to several settings lower and go back to Hi if desired, all of which can be accomplished with one program setting. Absolutely great for doing a slow cook stew. The Sharp MW does rice just like the big boys in the same amount of time. <g>
04-10-2011 30 Day update:
Not a flaw to be found. Preforms with all the precision accuracy of the larger models. A Microwave owner for over 50 years I have all praise for the Sharp Microwave. Would highly recommend to all. Next update, next year.
Customer Review: Decent-quality microwave
Summary: 4 Stars
First the cons:
Stainless steel with black could go out of fashion any moment. Stainless steel with white would be timeless.
The interior light is rather dim.
The pros:
The radiation inside appears to be quite uniform with few hot spots. This is a characteristic of much more expensive ovens.
Overall I am pleased with the purchase.
Customer Review: Defective...poor product
Summary: 1 Stars
I only need a microwave to reheat, bake potatoes, make popcorn. When I try to do a manual operation it adds minutes. I put an item in for 1 minute 20 seconds. It continued to add minutes until I stopped it at 20 minutes. I unpluggged it, restarted it a dozen times. The programming is obviously really messed up. It is dangerous. I hate it.
I called Sharp and they asked me for a phone number so that I could take it to a service center. Would I order online if I had the time to go to a service center???
Customer Review: Delivery on time, but product bad, twice!
Summary: 1 Stars
The delivery is on time. However, the first time it arrvied, almost half of the keypad doesn't work. I requested an exchange. 2nd time it arrived, the microwave made a loud noise whenever it is turned on. Bad product!
I end up returned it and bought a panasonic from local store.
Customer Review: Disappointed
Summary: 3 Stars
Our 15 year old Sharp microwave finally wore out, so we replaced it with another Sharp. We thought it was a sensible decision, but we were wrong. We kept the box for about a month before taking it to the recycling center and the very next day our 'new' Sharp malfunctioned. The top half of the numeral display went completely blank. The microwave still heats as usual you just have to set it without the aid of the display. Sharp microwaves use to be made in the USA, this one was made in Thailand.
Sharp will not be our first choice next time.