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Sharp R-520KS 2-Cubic-Foot 1200-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless Steel | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sharp
Rating:  15 reviews
Color: Stainless Sliver
Shipping Weight (lbs): 46
Dimensions (in): 19.1 x 24 x 13.4
MPN: R520KS
Model: R-520KS
UPC: 074000612716
EAN: 0074000612716
ASIN: B000A7B4D0
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| Features:
| • | 1200-watt microwave with a generous 2-cubic-foot cooking capacity | | • | 20 automatic settings; 9 Smart & Easy sensor settings; 4 defrost options; 3 reheat options | | • | Minute Plus; Keep Warm Plus; easy-to-read 7-digit 2-color lighted display; kitchen timer | | • | Unique built-in nightlight; 16-inch turntable accommodates large casserole dish | | • | Measures 19-1/8 by 24 by 13-3/8 inches; 1-year limited warranty |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
2 CUFT, 1200W, Stainless Steel Microwave, 16" Turntable, 20 Automatic Settings, 4 Defrost Options, Built In Night Light, Smart & Easy Sensor Settings, 3 Reheat Options.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 microwell report May 21, 2008
Ralph T. Ditter (chilton,wis)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This appliance works much better than my last sharp. As for noise complaint I didn't find it to much different than my old microwave. Only bad part about stainless steel is that you see all the fingerprints everywhere. Really liked the speedy service.
Deliberated long & hard -- 520KS Great Choice May 17, 2008
KB (Massachusetts)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After too much research, I settled on this terrific microwave. Every brand of microwave seems to have a malfunction-no help horror story. So in the end, if you chance having a microwave at all, this one seems better than most, if not all. It works splendidly without any problem with noise or mechanical parts. My experience with Sharp Carousels has been 5 stars. At home and work they have been dependable, efficient, good looking, and inexpensive. Both the 2.0 and 1.4 cubic foot Carousels are commodious enough for large casseroles. When I designed my kitchen twenty years ago, I made two below-counter cabinet spaces to tuck in a medium and a large "countertop" microwave. I bought Carousels and have used them simultaneously almost daily. They have been great workhorses. The smaller one lost some of the digital display to no effect a few months ago, then made nasty little arcing noises last week and promptly was sent out to pasture. Last year I bought new stainless steel appliances (including Bosch dual fuel slide-in range-- the dream machine), and so I chose the stainless steel Sharp R-408LS Carousel 1.4 cubic foot/1100-W with a 14 inch turntable from BJ's ($99) as a replacement. The match with the other appliances was so good that I replaced the 2 cubic foot/1200-W with Sharp's R-520KS microwave as well. The display pads are lightly different, but better than losing size in the 1.4 cu. ft. The Carousels match the Bosch oven door design remarkably, including the rounded window corners. My kitchen looks better than when it was totally new with this addition. Knowing that these two new appliances are untried in the long term, I can only say they are 5+ stars as week-old additions to my kitchen. The microwaves do everything I want powerfully and quickly. The cost, especially with Amazon Prime shipping, closed the deal.
 Dangerous February 24, 2008
Dennisvanwinkle (USA)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I feel that there is a design flaw in this product. The SENSOR REHEAT button it just below the STOP CLEAR button and very easy to push by mistake. This very thing happened to our Microwave oven on January 27 2008, after a few minutes we could smell burning plastic, I ran into the kitchen and found the microwave smoking and after unplugging the unit I found that the door seal had a melted hole in it. I feel that an automatic feature like SENSOR REHEAT should not be an AUTO DESTRUCT! This could have become a very serious situation by starting a fire or having melted plastic stick to someone. I did not have the original receipt because it was a gift in 2007 and it is not worth paying the shipping charge to send it back, I wanted to inform you of this dangerous condition. We have replaced the microwave with another Sharp R402JK without the SENSOR cook, we have always liked sharp products and it is sad that this unit failed to live up to the Sharp reputation "From Sharp Minds come Sharp Products"
Sharp refused to honor the warranty saying that it was a consumer fault
by running the microwave with nothing in it. I feel this is a very dangerous flaw, you can just lean against the control panel and the unit will start up and run untill it melts.
 not my favorite January 10, 2008
Craig N. Raper (Los Angeles, CA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
We got this microwave when our Panasonic broke down. It is a loud unit. Our old panasonic was a lot quieter (that was also a 2.0 cubic foot unit). The defrost feature on this unit is almost useless for me, and that is one of the main things I use it for. I cannot put something in and set up the defrost cycle and then leave and go do something else. It stops 3 or 4 times requesting that I turn it over, separate, etc. That is incredibly irritating. There is only 1 to 3 minutes between the stops so you really have to stand right there for the entire defrost cycle. Recently it started making noises, some are from the turntable gearing, and we just figured it would be a good time to replace with another brand. We don't know if these noises are a precursor to it breaking down, and we have no extended warranty and no backup unit to use. So this will probably become our backup for the micro we just bought. The nightlight is a nice gimmick, but we never used it. I would have to turn on the light (or open the micro door) to find the button to turn on this light. I kept expecting the button that opens the door to break, but it never did. It has a lot of play in it and I think it is plastic. Just didn't seem solid, but to it's credit, it held up fine.
Great Microwave December 31, 2007
S. Nagle (Youngstown, OH)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
We purchased this itme for a family member for Christmas. They love it. Said its the best microwave they ever had. They love the one touch features as well as the large cooking area. Would recommend if you want a dependable and spacious microwave.
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