Customers highly value the size, ease of use, and price of the 1.1 Cu. Ft. Mid-Size Microwave. Many appreciate its performance and heating speed, noting that it heats food well and quickly. While some found the microwave to be noisy and lacking an interior light, the overall design and appearance also received positive feedback.
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Sharp R-331ZS Microwave - my review
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My old Sharp Carousel microwave broke after 20 years. I really miss it. I settled on this microwave after trying and returning 2 others (one was the Sharp SMC1655BS). This one is smaller than the old one, but that is no problem. Here are the problems after using it for a couple of months. The least favorite first
1. The buttons are smaller and harder to use and are hard to see (not enough contrast)
2. The turntable is wobbly and comes out easily because the wheels are too big and it doesn't seat all the way.
3. In order to prevent overcooking I set power to 90. While the instructions for 1100 watts say that you have to adjust times, the old microwave was exact and spoiled me.
4. The LEDs can't be read in a bright kitchen because you see the inside of the display – I solved this by putting a light dimmer sheet over it (dark plastic stick on).
5. Because the feet are so small, it slides/moves when you push the door button.
6. It is noisier than the old one, but not too bad.
7. As mentioned by many others, selecting individual seconds is a pain.
I stuck with Sharp because my very first microwave was Sharp and it lasted over 30 years (it was handed down to my mom and it was in sad shape, but was still working). I also got tired of shopping for a new oven and settled for this. This oven fits what I needed as far as size and it cooks food and heats my coffee. I use it several times a day so we will see how it
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hello, we apologize for the issues that you are having with your Sharp microwave. If we can be of assistance please email us at [email protected], we will be happy to assist.
Pros mentioned:
Heating speed, Price
Cons mentioned:
Display
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good solid microwave with aa couple small problems
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This microwave heats food well and is a great price however there are two small things that bother me about using it.
1) as noted elsewhere the numbers are a little hard to read in dim light.
2) the door closes by itself very quickly. So if I open the door then reach down to grab something from the counter with two hands to put it in if I am not very quick about it the door will be too far shut to actually get the item in the microwave. This can be irritating when trying to warm big items.
But overall I am happy with this purchase and would consider this a 4 star item. good but not perfect.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Size
Cons mentioned:
Light, Timer
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
nice small microwave
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It was the only one in the size we wanted and the price was good. con:The light only goes on when the microwave is running and goes out when you open the door. Also, we have not figured out how to set it for a specific amount of minutes AND seconds. For instance, you cannot choose 1 minute and 20 seconds. It has to be either in whole minutes or 30 second intervals.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Price, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Just Right Size and Looks Great
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Needed a medium size microwave oven, primarily for warming food. This Sharp model was decently priced. Turns out to be easy to use and attractively matches the stainless steel appliances in my kitchen.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good, not great
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Perfect for the price and size, not many bells and whistles but does the job at the right price
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sharp Microwave
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We purchased this microwave from the Best Buy store. It was a last minute purchase, but I have to admit one of the best I have made. This particular microwave is excellent.
It has power so there isn't a problem microwaving anything. It is small so doesn't take up a lot of counter space.
I like the most are the controls. Press the 1, 2, 3 button and you get 1, 2 or 3 minutes of microwave. Press the start and get 30 seconds. Want to add 10 seconds, there is a button for that. Want to delete 10 seconds there is a button for that. It is easy and fast. The controls are intuitive.
Looks nice. I can't say enough things about this microwave. I would definitely buy again.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Heating speed, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Microwave for the money
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Very happy with it! Warms food up quickly compared to my old one! Looks nice. Size is perfect.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works fine but can be a bit noisy
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Chose this microwave primarily since it fit into an existing cabinet space, but also had good experience with a previous Sharp microwave. Cooking is fine but fan seems to vibrate the metal parts thus creating an annoying noise. Also, the numeric input has a different layout with the zero to the right of the 1-9 keypad. I would give positive marks that the unit has an uncluttered appearance and cleans easily.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Heating speed
Cons mentioned:
Light
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good micorwave
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I purchased this microwave on sale. My mom had a Sharp she bought used that lasted for 15 years without a problem. I like this microwave with the exception of not being able to set a time cook manually instead you must do it in 30 second intervals. It warms up food well. There is no light inside but I do not find that is a negative.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Cons mentioned:
Noise level
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice microwave
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Needed a medium size microwave for the countertop and this fit the bill. It leaves a small footprint for those who don't have much space. I really liked the stainless face with black. One small complaint is it is not as quiet as I wanted, but not a dealbreaker. Overall satisfied for the price I got.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Sharp Advisor
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Thank you for your recent review of the R331ZS. We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase. We are sorry to hear that the microwave runs a little louder then you would like. Please contact us at [email protected] if we can ever be of any assistance. We are happy to help.
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Heating speed
Cons mentioned:
Noise level
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good heating power, too noisy
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The microwave is nice looking until you touch it. Once touched it becomes a csi technicians dream find. Fingerprints and all different type of smudges are very visible. It heats up nice , but too noisy. It does not have option too heat for just seconds.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Cons mentioned:
Display
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent microwave for everyday use
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I updated my old Sharp microwave and am impressed by how much more efficient the new one is for all cooking and heating needs. The only challenge is reading the print on the various options since they are not illuminated. However, once you get familiar with them it's not a problem. We're very happy with the Sharp.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Cons mentioned:
Light
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
functional , does job, good price for power& size
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Nice looking however there is no interior light when door is opened and not running. Print on touch pads is very small to read , otherwise it has a clean design and is spacious inside for its space saving counter top size.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Heating speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great buy
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We bought this after our old microwave broke after only 2 years. We think this one could actually last awhile. Great quality,great at heating food evenly,buttons are easy to use. Love the stainless steel look,and very easy to clean and wipe down. Never looks smudged or dirty.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great mid-size microwave
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Sharp makes the best microwaves. This is our 3rd Sharp microwave in the last 30 years. Very durable microwaves. Lots of one touch easy access buttons. Besides the stove, the microwave, is one of most used appliance in our kitchen.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Simple and pretty
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Looks great in my kitchen, I get a lot of compliments from visitors. Its big enough for my daily use.I use it at least once a day. Its easy to use and I love the oven timer that I use we baking on my stove! Cute overall. Love it!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Small and light weight
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Small size, light weight, cooks great, great price. Well lit room needed to read the dark grey numbers on the black control panel.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great microwave at a good price too
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My microwave broke and I purchased this one during black Friday. The price was really good. I have owned it getting close to 2 months now and it has worked really great. I have no complaints. Great work Sharp!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
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Noise level
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Just the right size
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This is just the right size for everyday use. Only issue is that it is somewhat noisy
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Sharp Advisor
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Thank you for your recent review of your R331ZS. We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase. We are sorry to hear that the unit runs a little loud. If we can ever be of any assistance please contact us at [email protected].
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Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Microwave
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it is very easy to use, it looks great with the rest of my stainless steel appliances. It works good!! Recommended!!