Sharp - Carousel 1.4 Cu. Ft. Mid-Size Microwave - Black stainless steel

I’d recommend reviewing the features list to make sure it has what you need, but it has the one-push 30-second start that I like, the easily readable blue digital display, standard “done” beep, interior light with the door open, and great power. The door pulls open as expected/normal, nothing in terms of effort was significant, but it does move a little so keep that in mind when placing it. Normal cooking noise isn’t anything surprising, BUT there is a metallic vibrating noise that is PAINFUL to hear, and I know what it is. At times when the cooking starts, the vibrating noise starts and then slowly goes away - sometimes it doesn’t. I found that if you press against the right side of the microwave’s metal housing, near the center, the noise goes away. Other than that, this is a solid microwave, and worth a look.

I used to have a Panasonic counter-top microwave oven from 2000. When it died due to user error I bought another one. This lasted only three years. I went to buy another one and it was making strange noises out of the box, with the turntable skipping to turn. That's when I decided to switch brands. I got a Hamilton Beach but took it back the same day for being too loud. I finally ended buying this Sharp which seems to be holding. It appears to me many brands are making these microwaves at the same Chinese factory. The design is very similar across and the quality is equally bad. LG seemed of good quality but the user interface is way too complicated for a microwave oven.

After 7 years of using my microwave it was time for a replacement. I kept looking for something of 900-1000W that also had a handle to open the door. Most of the microwaves available on the market either they had very bad reviews and seemed made of bad quality or they were just too expensive for how much I intended to spend. I actually came across this Sharp model while still window shopping and I bought the last one at my local Best Buy. Well, so far so good. Very quiet, very spacious inside, love the stainless steel look. I have no complaints so far, maybe a slight annoyance that the clock is a bit too bright so at night can bother my family if we're watching tv in the living room.

Heats everything well and the auto defrost is better than most. The inside cavity is nine inches tall - that's where the space gain is - not in the width. Bought it because I wanted a handle on the door this one didn't feel as flimsy as other options. Nice looking and looks great on the shelf built into our kitchen island. But the "SATRT" button is already starting to crack - and its not heavily used. Hoping that this is not representative of poor quality with the rest of the unit. Only time will tell. Otherwise I like it. Tentatively recommended.

Price paid including tax $150.87. Super nice microwave. Previous Sharp lasted 15 years so I figured to stay with this brand. Absolutely no issue with the door being hard to open or the unit sliding on counter as others have said. Nice black stainless color and I like the handle i/o the push button to open. 30-sec button gets alot of use. Haven't really tried the moisture sensor heating yet although it sounds good for re-heating. More counter space now since previous unit was much larger. But lettering is smaller so its harder to read.

Purchased to replace a Sharp Carousel manufactured in 1999. This model cooks slower and heats food unevenly, has a noisier carousel and a louder magnetron, especially when used on a power other than high. Unit is lightweight such that when pulling the door open, the entire unit slides forward on the counter necessitating pushing it back. Buttons on control panel are also slow to respond, often requiring more than one press to enter. Panel not backlit requiring turning on light to see buttons to program.

This microwave is affordable, well sized, powerful, and easy to use. The latter does have one drawback. The quick start, i.e. just tapping 1 to 6 to start the microwave, does cause some concern if someone does not wish to automatically start the microwave immediately for 1-6 minutes. The positive side is it’s easy. The negative side is it’s too easy. Nevertheless, the quick start is only available for a maximum of 6 minutes.

Beautiful microwave, quiet. Literally had to stand next to it to hear it running. Perfect size. Love the gray interior. Plus I did not want to pay an extra $200. for the GE Slate that matched my appliances. This looks great next to them. My grandson killed my old one... stuck it with a fork...