After the first year, the inside of my Sharp Carousel microwave started rusting and the paint flaking. Each use would cause flakes of paint to loosen and fall onto the food. Since I couldn't find out if the paint was lead based and since the kids weren't always conscientious about covering their food, I had to retire the microwave from use. I eventually purchased another brand of microwave, but discovered how difficult it is to find out if the Chinese manufacturer is using lead based paint.
Consumer Complaints & Reviews
Sharp Microwave Oven Model# R530E had for 3 years and now when you open the door the microwave 'starts'. It starts without time and also after the time session is completed. Unplugging worked at first to re-set, but no longer works. If we were not already older, we would be concerned for DIY Birthcontrol.... sorry, Idaho humor but funny.
On September 9,2010 my Sharp Carousel that I bought from QVC in 2007 caught on fire. The turn table had quit turning about a month earlier. I was popping popcorn and happened to be in the kitchen when it made a really loud pop. I thought the bag of popcorn exploded so I opened the door and it was on fire. It scared me to death. The noise was so loud when it popped. The inside was melted and black. I am disabled and don't have money to go out and buy a nice microwave to replace the one that caught on fire. I have gone to websites where others have had the same problem I have with the same type microwave. There should be a recall on these microwaves before someone's house burns down.
Although my microwave oven was not an G E, the very same thing happened to my Sharp Model R-1405. While cooking popcorn the microwave caught fire. Fortunatly I was standing by it and was able to turn it off before any damage was done.This oven was only 5 years old.
It took me seven years of savings to finally be able to create, pay for and install my dream kitchen. After all the cabinets were custom made, I spent weeks and months seeking out the best appliances for my kitchen for the best price. I was sold me a 30 inch Dcor Preference gas range (PGR30S-LP) along with a Sharp Microwave(R1754) that is installed above the range. I had nothing but challenges with the microwave. The entire operating system was an LDS unit. Living in Florida, we have lot's of storms. Each time a storm would come and power would go off, or when we experienced brown outs in heavy summer heat, (we had the best surge protector on these appliances that you can buy) the LDS unit would go out and we were unable to use the microwave.
During the warranty period, they kept sending a service company to replace the LDS unit. I knew the warranty would run out and I would then be in trouble with this unit. I wrote to Sharp and called to managers etc, then they finally replaced that microwave with another one. A Sharp Carousel (R2130JS). I was happy to have the replacement. Immediately, the entire microwave began melting above the stove. None of the lighting on the microwave works anymore inside or out. It is obvious that this should not have been installed above the Dacor Range and was improperly sold to me.
In 2006, the pilot mechanism in the Dacor Range went and I had to replace it to the tune of $300.00. The entire front of the range just above the door, where the operating system is has cracked and pieces have literally fallen out of the stove. So now, I have a $40,000 kitchen with appliances that are broken and falling apart with normal use.
In August of 2008, I lost my business after 25 years and have fallen into very hard financial times along with many in this country. I simply cannot afford to go out and purchase new appliances. I cannot believe that at 50 years old, I finally got to the place to buy my dream kitchen with top pf the line appliances and it turned out to be such a nightmare. At the very least, I was hoping that the company could repair or replace this situation. Please help me.
Broken expensive appliances $3055.00
I was heating a cheese bagal and smoke started rooling out. I could not turn it off and took hold od it brought it out unplugged it. I turned all fans on and noticed I was having trouble breathing bad. I am on oxygen 24/7 this happened tonight...I don't know what to do. I know I will throw out the sharp microwave oven..I bought it atsears a few years back.
When the microwave caught the food and paper plate on fire I was alone and had to pull it out to unplug it. I am on oxygen from emphysema and am having trouble breathing breathing. I dont know what to do I live alone. Thank you
Sharp Carousel, Model 209K, caught on fire while baking a potato. The whole room filled with smoke. I reported the problem to Sharp.USA. The unit was 6 months old. I don't know who, but someone needs to check this Model out.
