HA SH R-530EK METALLIC BLACK 1 (Sharp R530EK) (MICOVEN R530EK) Review

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(More customer reviews)Our Sharp Carousel microwave finally died after 18 years of faithful service. Even the light bulb lasted 18 years. It was heavy and reliable; an awesome appliance....Naturally, I planned to replace it with another Carousel. The reviews were not spectacular. Poorly designed touch-pad, plastic latch mechanism, etc. Unfortunately, other manufacturers seemed to be as bad or worse. I needed a microwave and couldn't find anything better, so I ordered a Sharp R-530E (R-530 EKT according to the label). That's the very large, 1200 watt oven in gleaming black with a 16 inch turntable. Now that I've used it for a couple of weeks, I'm ready to offer my appraisal.
The Good:
Good price. Hard to believe how inexpensive these are.
Awesome size. This bad boy can accept your largest dishware and has a substantial glass turntable.
Good power. A large cup of water will be piping-hot in 2 minutes. Re-heating a large casserole dish of leftovers is quick and reasonably even, but is likely to make a mess unless covered.
Unit looks great. The gleaming black is unobtrusive and looks great on our dark granite counter. The digital readout is OK and the clock is easy to set, although it lacks a 12/24 hour choice. Odd since it offers foreign language choices.
The Bad:
Flimsy plastic latch mechanism. My previous unit had plastic latch hooks, but they were substantial. If you barely brush against these, they WILL snap off. Much worse than I expected.
Ridiculous touch-pad. The ON, OFF, and MINUTE PLUS are hard to find and way too small. The pad is cluttered with lots of choices you probably will never use.
A lightweight. Although some electronic components have gotten lighter, the light weight of this unit is perhaps indicative of the overall move to cheaper components. I don't expect it to last.
No turntable disable or 30 second quick heat buttons.
No easy access to change the light bulb. When mine fails, I will rewire it with a LED, assuming I haven't already thrown it away because the cheap plastic latches snapped off.
Bottom line: Looks good, great size, good price, works adequately, but probably won't last. What were they thinking with those cheap plastic latches ready to snap off? Did any of those engineers use that horrible touchpad before they put it into production?


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Well-designed full size microwave combines stunning appearance with smart timesaving features that eliminate cooking and programming guesswork. The new glass window adds to the look and feel of quality. This microwave allows you to prepare five breakfast foods, five lunch items, five 15-Minute Recipes and five From the Pantry recipes using ingredients commonly found in the kitchen. It s designed to promote quick and easy microwave cooking - as well as reheating and defrosting. Defrost Center includes Super Defrost for rapid, even thawing of chicken and ground beef and Compu Defrost that quickly defrosts meats, poultry, soups and casseroles. The Beverage Center makes sure coffee and tea are made to order. New Glass Window provides a deluxe, higher quality image to complement any kitchen decor. Keep Warm Plus keeps hot food hot up to 30 minutes after cooking is finished with no loss of food quality. Smart & Easy Sensor Settings adjust the right time and power levels automatically for 13 different microwave favorites including popcorn, fresh vegetables, rice, baked potatoes, ground meat, poultry, fish, and seafood. Frozen Food Sensor Settings make it easy to prepare frozen entrees, snacks, and vegetables. 1200 Watts deliver the fastest cooking yet. Interactive Cooking System with Custom Help offers an easy way to find out exactly what to do - whether cooking, defrosting or setting the oven. A 2-line, 16 Digit, 2-Color Display provides easy-to-read, quick communication with language options in English, Spanish, or French. Automatic Settings: 33. Turntable Diameter: 16 inch. Defrost Options: Defrost Center - 8 Foods (Includes Super Defrost). Display Type: 2-Line, 16-Digit Interactive. Interior Dimensions: 17 3/8 inch x 10 1/2 inch x 18 5/8 inch. Lighted Cavity. AC Line Voltage: 120 Volts, Single Phase, 60 Hz, AC Only. AC Power Required: 1. 65kW, 13. 8A. Safety Compliance: FCC, DHHS, UL Listed Unit Dimensions: 24 inch x 13 3/8 inch x 19 1/8 inch. Color: Black. Power:

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