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Sharp R-305KS 1-Cubic-Foot 1100-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless

Sharp R-305KS 1-Cubic-Foot 1100-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless

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Brand: Sharp


Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 42 reviews

Color: Silver
Shipping Weight (lbs): 36
Dimensions (in): 17.8 x 20.5 x 12.3

MPN: R305KS
Model: R-305KS
UPC: 074000612723
EAN: 0074000612723
ASIN: B000A7B4CQ


Customer Reviews:
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4 out of 5 stars decent for the price   May 5, 2008
P. Schonheinz (Saratoga Springs, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

We needed a small stainless steel microwave to fit in the new built-in shelf we had installed with our new cabinets, so our choices were narrowed, but this one fit. It has a nice appearance and works great so far. We use it mostly to heat up leftovers or make popcorn. One thing---we wiped the door "glass" on the outside with a dish towel once. It left scratch marks. The door is not actually glass, it's some kind of plastic. So, be careful when cleaning it. Use a very soft cloth and don't rub too aggressively.


3 out of 5 stars Works fine --- controls could be a little more convenient   May 3, 2008
J. Louie (CA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I haven't had any problems with this microwave, but I've only had it for a few weeks. My only beef so far is that it's very inconvenient to select the power level. In order to choose the power level, you have to hit the power level button several times. For instance, if you want the power level at 30%, you have to hit the button 8 times (90%, 80%, 70%, etc.). That is a huge pain in the butt. They should have thought that through better.


1 out of 5 stars sharp microwave   April 24, 2008
J. Woodward
0 out of 2 found this review helpful

microwave arrived damaged and inoperable. Upon inspection the product and packaging appeared to be of poor quality. I returned for a refund.


5 out of 5 stars sharp stainless microwave   April 17, 2008
D. L. Taylor (Ski Utah)
This microwave is exactly as described. Good price and free shipping--what more can you ask for. It was shipped within one week.


3 out of 5 stars Three Month Review   April 8, 2008
HangFireBabe
5 out of 6 found this review helpful

I waited three months to review this oven so I could get to know it first through daily use. It really heats everything up very well, fast and evenly. I haven't really used the special programmed things like the melt feature or different heat levels enough to say anything about them. I mostly reheat leftovers and coffee, and it does a great job with that.

I researched ovens thoroughly before choosing this one. I wanted an oven that had a lot of power, and this definitely has it, but I would have preferred a smaller size if I could have found one that just had basic buttons and not all the Popcorn and other programmed fluff settings. The oven itself has a rather cheap hollow feeling to it, like the sound and extra-light feel when closing the door, but the oven itself works well. The only problem I found has been intermittent, and this is that sometimes (probably 1-2 times a month) when I hit the Start button I hear an extra click and the clock blinks out, I lose the programmed heating time and the clock time. I have to reset the clock and re-enter my heat time. This, of course, has never happened to my husband, only me for some reason. A minor inconvenience, and one that had I bought this from a local store I would have taken back and exchanged.

Actually, if I hadn't already returned the first oven Amazon sent me, I would have returned this one as well for exchange. The first oven they sent me had a dent in the top surface, and the white enamel was chipped and peeling off the inside. Now that I think about it, I had to return an expensive digital camera recently because after working with it a month it appeared to be a lemon. Personally, any higher priced or bulky products I plan to purchase I think I will get from a local retailer even if they're a little more expensive. A local retailer dealing face to face with customers usually tries to have better quality control, and if I have to return something the process won't be a long drawn out ordeal through the mail. Sometimes less expensive really means cheap.