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  • Reliable performance over years
  • Compact design saves kitchen space
  • User-friendly controls and features
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  • Customer service can be unhelpful
  • Some models have safety concerns
  • Occasional overheating issues

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    Reviewed Jan. 1, 2021

    Sharp is a good product. I have some sharp Merchandise in my home and I have enjoyed them and they have made me and my family very happy???? And I will be ordering more sharp Merchandise. Thanks???? Sharp. I would recommend Sharp to my Family and Friends. There are many names out there to chose from. Sharp is one name that speaks for itself. Thanks again!!

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    Ease of Use

    Reviewed Dec. 31, 2020

    The under the counter drawer type microwave is convenient, uses no counter space, easy to use and clean. The programming is very simple with a lot of timing features not normally found in countertop of cabinet mounted units. We have had it for 6 years and not one problem.

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    Maintenance

    Reviewed Dec. 30, 2020

    I've had my microwave for about 20 years. I know it's time for a new one but hey, it still works... lol... The light that shows the cooking times and clock has stopped working so sometimes it's a guessing game. It's a Sharp carousel, best ever in my opinion.

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    Maintenance

    Reviewed Dec. 29, 2020

    It works very well and has never broken down on us. The power of this microwave is definitely sufficient for everyday use. We would 100% replace this one with the same model. We have had two of these models now and are very satisfied.

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    Reviewed Dec. 27, 2020

    This is an okay microwave, but it came with the house when we bought it. I think it needs more selections to choose from. But it works as it should. Our preference would have probably been a KitchenAid or a GE microwave.

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    Maintenance

    Reviewed Dec. 26, 2020

    This is my second Sharp microwave. First one lasted 8 years. Was happy with the first one, and sad that it stopped working when it did, but definitely went and purchased another one as close to it as possible - also Sharp.

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    Reviewed Dec. 25, 2020

    It is just the right size for what I need it for. We bought one a few years back for our vacation home and really liked it so when we needed one for our new home this is what we looked for. Works really well.

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    CoverageMaintenance

    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2020

    I bought a Sharp microwave and it started sparking after 1.5 years. It is not usable anymore and is very dangerous! Sharp will not replace the microwave because the warranty is only one year long. They do not stand behind their products? What should anyone else?!?!

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    Reviewed May 18, 2020

    Electrician installed this yesterday. Most of the time when you hit the close drawer button the drawer closes and immediately opens back up. Impossible to use it in this condition. How do I fix this? Uninstall the drawer and take it back? That’s crazy.

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    Maintenance

    Reviewed April 19, 2020

    I had my microwave for 19 years. It was one of my wedding gift until today it stop working. I highly recommend Sharp microwaves. You have definitely have a long time loyal customer for life. I Thank you.

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    Maintenance

    Reviewed Jan. 8, 2020

    Purchased a Sharp Convection microwave online from ABT. The microwave stopped working after 15 days. Returned the microwave and received the replacement unit. After I installed the replacement unit, the door would not stay shut or lock. Boxed the microwave up for return. Time to shop for a better quality brand.

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    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2019

    The Microwave caught fire as a result of using the microwave sensor cooking option to cook a medium size potato. It burned the potato to crisp leaving the oven scorched and ruined. Apparently this is not an isolated incident and in my opinion it is an safety issue that should be addressed by Sharp ASAP. My confidence with sharp and its products has been shattered. Would never buy again.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 23, 2019

    I bought a microwave and the light blew after 5 months. I got a replacement, and the same thing happened within 6 months. It is a design fault. They are no longer using incandescent lights which would last years. Sharp are trying to reduce energy consumption with new electronic low energy circuit lights which have a short life span. I was advised in store that Sharp know about it and are trying to rectify. I asked if I could return the microwave given it was twice in 12 months, and Sharp have said NO.

    Another issue is the clock doesn't run properly. I thought my husband was accidentally pressing wrong buttons, but looking at other reviews, seems this also is a problem with clock not keeping correct time. The warranty is only 12 months, so be warned, if you buy this microwave, based on my experience, you may be visiting the service centre every 6 months, and having to pay for the replacement bulb after the the 12 month warranty runs out. Very disappointed in Sharp, having been an avid user for over 30 years. Customer Care response was a definite no. You can't return. Go to service center - and it will take 2-4 weeks to repair. Not a satisfactory solution given it has happened twice now in 12 months.

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    Reviewed July 23, 2019

    My son bought us this microwave about 7 years ago and haven't had any problems with it. We use it on a daily basis. It is perfect for all of our needs, reheating, warming up, making popcorn, and actually cooking in it.

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    Price

    Reviewed July 23, 2019

    Model No. : R-551ZS. It has instant start 1-6 and 30 sec when the start button is pressed, which are great features. Also the sensor reheat (SR) button works great. When we first purchased it I burnt some popcorn because I pushed the wrong button and the bag caught on fire. We had to unplug and take the microwave outside to cool down and it has worked perfectly even after that catastrophe. The coffee reheat button is 1min 10 secs which I wish was 1min 20 secs. Overall it is a great microwave oven. Purchased at Walmart and not overpriced. I would recommend this oven.

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    Reviewed July 22, 2019

    I have included a previously Sharp Microwave within a solid black color since 1999, & that was working very fine & fully clear for 19 following years. But it recently had external digital signals that were unfortunately not working, so I purchased a brand new Sharp Microwave while now within a solid white version. But few months later after including minor water breeze inside (after microwaving something), the metal within the internal rear --> is unfortunately becoming rusted!! So why would Sharp include this specified Metal Wall inside (or something similar). for unfortunately including that!!!

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    Price

    Reviewed July 21, 2019

    This is just strong enough for what I need, compact enough to fit on the top of the fridge and was a good value for the price. I would buy another one like this again as it has worked well for 4 years. It is easy to clean and has a turntable.

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    Reviewed July 20, 2019

    This Sharp Carousel microwave was here when I bought my house 10 years ago. It has been great and I have not had any issues with it. I would definitely buy this brand again if I needed to replace it.

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    Reviewed July 19, 2019

    Appreciate that touch controls are still working great and no glitches like I've experienced with other microwaves in the past. Like the reheat, defrost and melt and specified item controls for convenience when I'm not sure of cooking times.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2019

    I love this microwave. It is a digital microwave. I have had this microwave for over 10 years. It is still going strong. It gets a lot of use daily. Also, it is a larger size.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2019

    I purchased my Sharp Carousel microwave because I needed an exact size to fit into a built-in shelf over my stove. When it arrived the size was perfect and it looked nice; but when I started using it, there was an unpleasant odor coming out of it. I kept washing it with vinegar and water, and the smell finally got a little better. I think I have had it less than 18 months, and the inside is rusting out badly and the coating over the buttons has bubbled up. It is already time to replace it.

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    Reviewed July 16, 2019

    I purchased this unit years ago, as it was not only a microwave, but a toaster oven, baker, grill, in a small countertop unit that does not take up much room - I would say that it is similar to the new microwaves that air fry, convection, etc. Works great at everything - the only downfall is that the microwave is only 600 watts, but the trade off is having all the other options to choose from.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 16, 2019

    This was gifted to me 6 years ago, by someone who moved into a house that had a built-in microwave. I am not sure how long they had it, but I was in need of one at the time. It has worked great, but the presets on it for cook, defrost and reheat are just about useless. It does have a quick start, that runs for one minute, perfect for heating up coffee and small amounts, or it can just be pushed more than one. Also, it has a rotating glass tray which is easy to clean.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 15, 2019

    I bought my SHARP CAROUSEL microwave 19 years ago. It has operated flawless for the whole time. I paid about $125.00 dollars for it and consider it to be an excellent value for the money. It's still in use and is the only microwave I use.

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    Reviewed July 14, 2019

    I got it for $40.00 at the grocery store 15 years ago & it still works awesome! I've never had a problem with it, never broke down. Its quiet efficiency is Remarkable! I love my SHARP MICROWAVE.

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    Price

    Reviewed July 13, 2019

    Although this microwave checks most of the boxes, my previous microwave had a reminder beep that I really miss on this microwave. It displays End but does not beep a minute after cooking finishes. Overall the Sharp has good features and wasn’t too expensive.

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    Reviewed July 12, 2019

    My Sharp microwave is awesome. It has 1100 watts. It also has a platform for rotation and even cooking. The only thing I was concerned about when I bought it was its large size. Other than that I'm extremely happy.

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    Reviewed July 11, 2019

    I love this huge microwave. It has been in daily use since purchased in 1996. A few months ago, when I needed a copy of the manual, Sharp came through quickly with a PDF of the original manual. It has a convection feature that I wanted to learn how to use.

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    Reviewed July 11, 2019

    Large interior, easy to clean, many settings for all kinds of cooking and defrosting needs, simple touch keypad. Stainless steel trim. Can be mounted in cabinet, or just on the countertop. But doesn't have a convection fan or stirrer.

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    Reviewed July 10, 2019

    Nothing fancy, but has worked for a couple years and probably ready to be replaced. It does have the carousel which is nice and is removable for cleaning. Appearance is nice and has minute feature, reheating button etc.

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    Reviewed July 10, 2019

    This is an under counter “drawer” type MW. It has all the features one might need and works well. Instead of a rotating plate it has a dispersion unit built into the unit. One downside is that the control panel is not backlighted and this is minor problem but for those who don’t want to turn on the lights to make a bag of popcorn it is a problem. The drawer operates smoothly and there are no spills on opening or closing as long as you use the auto function which can be overridden just by pulling on the drawer. However not a good idea to do that if you have a bowl or cup full of liquid.

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    Reviewed July 9, 2019

    The time input is a dial and rarely works. There is no number pad that is needed to enter the time, only the dial. We can turn it and turn it and only sometimes adds time to the setting! It even will start going backwards past 99:99.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 9, 2019

    I purchased the 1.4 cu. Ft. 1000w Sharp stainless steel carousel countertop microwave oven (smc1442cs). Purchased 03/25/2018. So far, it works well and I have had no issues. It heats up food quickly and looks great in my kitchen.

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    Reviewed July 8, 2019

    Sharp is the originator of the 'carousel' function. When I needed to replace my microwave oven, I had to travel a bit to purchase it. Seems like some stores stop carrying this brand; for reasons unknown to me. The performance; versatility; durability are second to none. I've had no problems to write about. Primary uses are - warming leftovers, heating water, melting butter, popcorn, defrosting. Lots of settings, 1.2 cu. ft. capacity, and it has a 'night light'. In use over six years.

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    Reviewed July 8, 2019

    I have an under-the-cabinet version and it works great. The height is fine, no problem getting dishes in and out. The rotating disc makes cooking easy, no need to turn dishes halfway through. Good at defrosting, too. Would buy it again.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2019

    I bought a Sharp R-21-LCR commercial microwave. It's stainless steel inside and out. Cleans easy. One knob operation that heats or warms up food evenly. Every thing I need of a smaller table or counter top design. Have had no issues with it and is used on a daily basis.

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    Reviewed July 6, 2019

    I have had this Sharp microwave for more than 10 years. The quality and performance are top notch. It is dependable, sufficiently quiet and has powerful heating ability. I would definitely purchase this brand again.

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    Reviewed July 5, 2019

    Very good on appearance and performance. For the price I am extremely satisfied. It fits perfect. I get corner of my kitchen counter without taking a lot of space. I love it ♥️. It sure beats the one that it replaced.

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    Reviewed July 4, 2019

    Use the microwave to warm up foods and cook popcorn. It serves its purpose. Also heat water for coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Sometimes we defrost frozen items so we are able to cook it without waiting for it to thaw out.

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    Reviewed July 3, 2019

    This is a basic microwave, nothing fancy, but works well and is a good size. It was included in the house we purchased. Our preference would be an over the range microwave convection combination whenever we decide to replace it.

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    Sharp Microwave Company Information

    Company Name:
    Sharp TVs
    Year Founded:
    1912
    Address:
    Sharp Plaza
    City:
    Mahwah
    State/Province:
    NJ
    Postal Code:
    07495
    Country:
    United States
    Website:
    shop.sharpusa.com