Sharp R-305KS 1-Cubic-Foot 1100-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Sharp R-305KS 1-Cubic-Foot 1100-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless
Customer Review: Sharp is not what it used to be!
Summary: 2 Stars
Instead of describing the product as having a "stainless steel" look, a more accurate description would read "aluminium foil" used to achieve a "stainless steel" look. The quality of this product is minimal re materials and workmanship.Customer Review: price
Summary: 2 Stars
I found better priced microwave in other stores after I bought this one.The motor of the microwave is very noisy. I am not happy with this purchase at all.ThanksCustomer Review: Warranty Service Difficult To Obtain
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased a Sharp R-420LW in December, 2008 from hhgregg. In June, 2009 the sensor feature failed causing sparks and loud grinding noises to emanate from the oven. I located Sharp repair services on the internet and called the listed number to obtain service. Unfortunately, I did not ask if the location listed on Sharp's website was accurate. I took the oven to the listed location only to find a vacant residential house. I then went to hhgregg where the original purchase was made and after a lengthy wait an hhgregg "manager" begrudgingly provided me with a 800 number that led to a repair service in a city some 240 miles from my location. I heartily caution anyone interested in a Sharp product to first check out warranty service availability. Sharp R-305KS 1-Cubic-Foot 1100-Watt Microwave Oven, StainlessSharp R-230KK 800-Watt 4/5-Cubic-Foot Compact Microwave, BlackSharp R-520LW Full Size Countertop MicroSharp R-520LKT Full Size Countertop MicroCustomer Review: Only purchase a Sharp appliance if you are close to a Sharp-authorized service center
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased a Sharp microwave oven, which worked fine for 7 weeks.
I used it to heat soup, and for oatmeal in the morning.
One morning it just broke.
The door closed, the light and fan came on, but there was no heat.
It emitted a burning plastic smell.
Sharp service told me that I needed to have a Sharp-authorized technician examine it before it could be replaced.
Unfortunately, the nearest Sharp-authorized service location is a two-hour round trip drive for me. They don't accept shipments, nor are they are not open on weekends.
This means that in order for me to obtain warranty service on this relatively new product I would have to *take a day off work*, as it is too far to drive on my lunch hour.
Also, one cannot return a product to Sharp for examination; as per the warranty you must "hand carry" or ship the item to a service location (if your service location accepts shipments; mine doesn't).
So I believe my current options are:
1) find a local microwave service place, and pay for the service myself
or
2) throw the oven away
I recommend not purchasing any Sharp appliance unless you know that a Sharp-authorized service location is close by.
Best Regards and Good Luck!
Mark
Customer Review: Bad Sharp Experience
Summary: 1 Stars
I won't buy another Sharp product. I thought they had a good reputation and the microwave was no exception until, like most microwaves, it stopped working properly after a number of years. This particular problem is especially alarming, though: it turned itself on while unattended! Most of the microwave instructions I've read say not to use the microwave with nothing in it because it can be a fire hazard. Yet, from time to time, this thing would just start running on its own and it scared the heck out of me. It continued to function when I wanted it to, but starting up on its own was a definite hazard. I kept it unplugged when not in use, until I finally put it out with the trash. I contacted Sharp and asked if there was a safety recall for the model I had, but they said there wasn't one. I find it hard to believe that I'm the only person who had this problem before, and Sharp did nothing to make things better. I'm on my third Panasonic microwave, which tends to last more than five years at a time, and when they fail to work properly, they just don't work. I will continue to trust Panasonic and will never trust Sharp again. I can't afford to risk my house burning down while I'm asleep or away from the house.