Sharp 2.0 cu.ft. 1200 Watt Microwave - R-530EKT (Black) (13.375"H x 24"W x 19.125"D)

We had a Sharp Microwave Carousel II but after 25 years it gave up the ghost. This is our replacement, same size but more wattage 1200 vs. 700. The buttons are easy to use and, contrary to another review, the door opens easily. There are several new features that we are anxious to try but even without them we are well pleased with both the workmanship, cost and seller.

I purchased this a week ago to replace 19 yr old Sharp which I had wall mounted with the Sharp custome trim kit. I have also purchased the RK-51 trim kit which you can get to go with this unit so I would have a finished wall install like my older unit. I did not purchase the microwave through Amazon, but I did purchase the trim kit through Amazon. One of my major decisions for purchasing this unit was the ability to get the mating trim kit to complete the finished, built-in wall installation. Also, this microwave and the trim RK-51 trim kit were the same dimensions so it fit my existing cabinet wall opening perfectly. If you're interested in details of the trim kit and my experience installing it, then you might look for the review I've posted for the RK-51 trim kit.

Many aspects of this microwave are very similar to the one we replaced, so learning how to use it has been no big deal. I have not experienced any of the issues with door latch sticking as mentioned by...Read more

My wife owned the same microwave but smaller,1CU FT when we married, she moved in with me and we stored hers in the basement for a year until we got a much bigger place. We started using hers which had more CU FT than the one I had, since we had lots of counter space. I noticed the door stuck and you had to constantly push the button for it to open, but I wrote it off as sitting in the basement for a year and getting mishandled by the movers. The thing lasted about a year and a half into till it died, my wife had owned it for quiet some time as it had been past to her by her mother.

The microwave did a decent job cooking, it wasn't great but none are. I wanted a bigger one this time so we went from the 1 CU. FT to the 2 CU FT. For the money, size and features Sharp was at the top of my list and I decided to stay with the brand.

I was pleased with the features, the sensors seemed to be off a little and the food came out cold which is fine, I would...Read more