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.

My elderly parents bought this Microwave last December and I recently found out that the internal light went out within 2 months of purchase. When my Dad called Sharp's Customer Service to see if it was covered - He was told that the light bulb was not covered under that manufacturers warranty and that they could take it to be repaired for $59.95 + Tax (Bulb + Labor) - **2 months** Unfortunately they did not purchase the Best Buy warranty. Whether it is a bulb or other issues - I would be concerned with purchasing any Sharp products - Obviously they do not stand behind their products

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.

Bought this microwave December 2017 and have really liked it. The last month or so it is making a rattling sound as the carousel turns. It is not always but tends to happen on longer cook tines. Now the light bulb has started flashing on and off while the microwave cooks. At first I saw it and thought something was exploding but then realized it just kept going on and off like a strobe light. My microwave before this lasted about 20 years. Crazy to think that can happen with the quality of today’s products, but I certainly hope I am not going to have to replace this one soon.

It's been 9 months and the microwave gets used about 5-8 times a day. It does what it's supposed to do--i.e. heat up food. However, the interior light bulb has gone out. I was surprised to find out that it's a component that is not covered by the warranty. And it's an item that needs a technician to replace since access to it requires the casing to be removed. The light bulb in my previous microwave lasted over 10 years so that is my measuring stick. It makes me worried about what other components are not covered by the warranty.

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.

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.

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.