Sharp - Carousel 1.1 Cu. Ft. Mid-Size Microwave - Stainless steel

Quite a few reviewers complained there is no light when the microwave door is opened. This is actually not a real handicap in my opinion because the oven cavity height is taller than most similar 1.1 cu ft models. The inside is painted bright white so it’s easy to see. It also has added advantage that you can just leave the door open to dry out the excessive steams (such as during cooking ramen) without worrying consuming the useful life time of the oven light. Obviously a taller oven cavity, it also means that the oven has a narrower depth so that the volume stays at 1.1 cu ft. My biggest complain of this oven is that the roller guide for the glass tray is unusually small in diameter and the glass tray itself is very light. This disastrous combination means that when you put food (especially slightly heavier items) on the glass tray, without even knowing it the glass tray could easily be tipped and off balanced dislodging itself from the rotation coupler leading to severely burnt food! The best feature of this oven is that because the cavity is taller, the inside is painted bright white and the cooking light is bright when on, you can easily see or observe your food while cooking.

Today I struggled to unbox and set up the Sharp Carousel Stainless Steel 1132 CS. I've only used it once for heating a frozen dinner so won't provide commentary about that except to say that yes, the food was heated well and I like the buttons where I can just hit the number and get the appropriate minutes, although better illumination (backlighting?) would be appreciated. I would like to suggest to Sharp that they use a colored rather than transparent protective plastic covering over the machine's surface so that the customer knows for sure that all the plastic has really been removed before actually using the microwave. With transparent plastic film it is too hard to tell! Also, perhaps a tab of some sort to get the unpeeling process started would save fingernails and time! I found this protective plastic removal process much too difficult and frustrating, which it really should not be at all. I've had other Sharp microwaves in the past and do not recall such difficulties in preparing the machine for setup and use. The Stainless Steel is a nice look and I am pleased with that, and of course hoping for many good years together with this new microwave!

Dear Sharp, you used to be so much better than this. But depending on how long this one lasts (or doesn't), my next microwave may no longer be a Sharp. And so far, I am not optimistic. I had to exchange 1st unit due to noise from the turntable mechanism. 2nd unit seemed to be fine initially, but now it seems to be developing a different turntable noise, only 12 days into use. But this noise is very faint so I am going to ignore it, accepting that Sharp's build quality and quality control is not what it used to be, and this unit may not last as long as my previous Sharp (one in the 90's lasted over 10 years, solidly built, and worked like a champ). This current unit also seems flimsy - the stainless metal side feels thin and is not secured at the bottom, so that it almost got pulled out/bent when the microwave had to be lifted during a difficult unpacking process (the solid unibody styrofoam made it REALLY hard to even get it out if the box).

We bought this to get through a kitchen renovation, thinking we might sell or donate it after, but I'm keeping it as a second microwave for a few reasons (It would also be more than fine for your primary). During our kitchen reno, we reheated meals for ourselves and our baby in it, so we know it can handle a lot of different options, but my wife is BIG popcorn fan and this really does deliver the best bag of microwave popcorn we've ever had (having had a lot of microwaves in a lot of homes over the years). I keep this in the basement for now, but when it's time to pop the popcorn it's worth running downstairs to get it just right. Also compact enough that it can handle a good reheat but is mobile enough that I can take it on location when it might come in handy when I have projects in the field.

Got it 3 weeks ago. After 2 wks it gives a muffled squeaking sound at about 1 minute intervals. Not a sharp pitch, but like sound when rubbing thumb on a glass surface. Since the turntable is the only moving component when cooking, the squeaking could be from the spinning mechanism inside. If it continues, I may have to take it to BB to exchange for a new one. Problem for an old guy to carry this heavy thing from parking lot to BB counter. Don't know whether Geek Squad plan covers exchange. Anyone knows? Also, the buttons lettering not bold enough to be readable unless you bend down to counter level. My Kenmore had no problems for 20 yrs, Toshiba lasted 15 yrs until I moved too far away to take along.

I did a lot of research before making this purchase, particularly because the Oster unit I got elsewhere kept tripping our breaker. The only complaint I saw about this unit was it being noisy. I don't see how it is any louder than any other microwave. It doesn't trip the breaker, and it performs better than the 1100 watt Oster oven we tried before. It is about 50% faster than the 800 watt we had for 15 years, pluse I have come to trust the Sharp brand. There is zero frustration factor. The only drawback is no light when not cooking, but I haven't had a problem with seeing by ambient light when removing my food. I would recommend this unit.

We just had the kitchen remodeled and the designer had an open shelf in order to fit a microwave. We did not want to have one sit on the counter or as an exhaust unit. This microwave fit into the space nicely, which was not huge, and our choice was limited. The only option we miss with this unit is that it does not have a sensor cooking feature, which I found a convenient feature in my previous unit, but not a deal breaker. The stainless steel look fits in with our other appliances. The plastic film needed to be removed, and it covers most of the unit, a bit of a nuisance, but must have been put on for a good reason to protect the finish. Good power and 10 power levels. Does have one touch buttons for certain foods and auto defrost, however we have not used those features as of this writing. Easy to read blue LED display. Would give 5 stars if it had sensor cooking, if we could we would give it 4.5 stars.

The product I bought is used everyday. I use my microwave two to three times a day and the product is quality, fast and simple. It is easy to program and offers customizable speeds. That said Best Buy has become a more streamlined company and I appreciate this. The service they provide by store salespeople is good. Many have become more knowleadge about the products sold over my experience over time. Please continue tr Aiming your staff and I suggest having them wait for customers to approach them rather then the other way around. Thank you for the product.I ordered it online and then had a relative pick it up in store. It has lasted two months so far with heavy use and is holding up nicely. It stays clean and is easy to clean as well. Hope this help narrow down your personal choice when buying a home appliance.