Sharp R-305KS 1-Cubic-Foot 1100-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless - Online Store

I conducted a good amount of research before deciding on this Sharp microwave oven. I wanted my new oven to meet the following important criteria and have the following features:

* a carousel and be able to fit a dinner plate
* at least 1000 watts of heating power (this has 1100) to heat food fast
* classy looking, compact stainless steel design
* name brand reputation for reliability
* around 100 dollars or so, give or take a little

I’ve had good luck with the Sharp brand. My previous microwave oven was also a Sharp unit, I had purchased way back in 1995. It was a full-size unit though, and I wanted to get something smaller, in stainless steel, since we recently re-did our kitchen in stainless steel. ‘Luck would have it’ that our old 1995 Sharp unit broke down shortly after we re-did our kitchen in late 2005, so I jumped at the opportunity to get another Sharp. The new R-305KS works flawlessly, and cooks even faster and more even than my older, larger unit! I must have reaped the benefits of improved microwave technology over the last 10 years or so that i’ve owned the older Sharp oven. All in all, a SUPERB VALUE and a SOLID PERFORMER!

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Gene T. Blakely –

  

I had another brand which did magnificently for 12 years. I couldn’t find one similar in the same brand, so went to the Sharp. It is the size that a couple almost 80 years old can use best. We do little cooking in the microwave – more reheating coffee, or warming up food that has already been cooked on the stove. Oh, it does cook our oatmeal daily – generally 3 min at 50% power. Price was right, and shipping was included. Why not 5 stars? — we prefer the door with a handle like our previous microwave had. For those who prefer “push” over “pull” – it is a 5 star.Sharp R-305KS 1-Cubic-Foot 1100-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless

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K. Mays (Silver Spring, MD) –

  

I am usually really nervous when making purchases over $75, so I did alot of research on microwaves when my old one was taking 7 minutes to boil a cup of water. I found that Sharp has a good reputation for customer service. (Thankfully, I haven’t had to find this out on my own.) So I decided to stick with Sharp. I also decided that a decent microwave for home use should cost no more than $100. (Free super-saver shipping on heavy and/or bulky purchases is a no-brainer!) Models with too many functions (ex: cooking whole turkeys) were just not necessary because most households rarely use advanced features. Personally, I throw a slice of pizza in there and pop it on for 1 minute… I don’t even check the heat settings. If a microwave takes too long to decipher the setting codes, doesn’t that defeat the purpose? This model has just enough features so you’re not overwhelmed, in the event advanced settings are required. The 1 cubic food is a decent size. (But you STILL shouldn’t cook a turkey in it!) The 1100-Watts really does the job. The first thing that was cooked in it was the infamously finicky microwave popcorn, and it came out beautifully with the popcorn button. (It even has settings for mini popcorn bags which are gaining popularity.) I’m also happy to report that it now takes around 45 seconds to boil a cup of water. Very happy with this purchase!

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