Sharp R-306LK Mid Size 1.0 Cu Ft Black Microwave

 (6 customer reviews)

I have had this microwave for two years now. It is easy to use, works just fine and looks nice and sleek in the kitchen. I use it mostly for heating up food rather than cooking it, and for popcorn, etc- fast things. I have large fingers and have no problem with the size of the "buttons" . My last one, an IntelliChef, was more expensive than this and now I wonder why I spent all that money on it ( it started smoking after 6 years of use) when this Sharp would have been fine. I just edited this review (today's date is 12/7/2009) as my original review (Nov. 2007) was written shortly after I bought it. I am glad I bought this.

I recently moved to a new home and needed to furnish my kitchen. I bought this microwave, a coffee maker and a toaster oven all from Amazon. I am completely satisfied with this microwave. The user guide is simple to follow. I have had to refer to it a few times because the cooking directions are a little different (for example, you enter the minutes first then the power level if you want a lower setting). Once you've heated a frozen corndog or defrosted ground beef a couple of times it becomes very easy. I would recommend this microwave.

It works, but when you close the door, it is pretty loud. My previous Sharp microwave was built much sturdier and the door closed a lot more quietly. This one sounds like cheap plastic. Better to check the item in a store to see what it is like before purchasing. But otherwise, it works ok so far.