Product Specifications
| Brand: | Sharp |
| Model: | R270KM |
| Chamber Volume : | 20 litres |
| Part Number : | R270KM |
| Colour : | Black |
| Batteries Included?: | No |
| Batteries Required?: | No |
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Manufacturer's Description
The R270 microwave oven in black is designed to meet the needs of the solo microwave user for versatile, speedy results in the kitchen.
This stylish model presents the quality design features synonymous with Sharp’s solo microwaves. These include handy one touch auto minute control allowing you to quickly reheat food at full power in one minute blasts, a stylish, easy-to-read blue LED screen, multipurpose defrost options that offer flexibility for all defrosting requirements, and more Auto Cook options than the predecessor in this category.
More menu options at your fingertips
The Auto Cook menus have been designed specifically for the user who wants every day, quick and easy reheat and cook modes at the touch of a button. Old favourites such as jacket potato, rice and pasta are joined by new selections for fresh vegetables, pizza, popcorn and frozen meals. User operation is simple and clear - there’s even a handy reheat option for tea and coffee.
Up against the clock
The R270WM also features Auto Weight Cook and Auto Weight Defrost options to take the guess work out of cooking, while the speed defrost offers extra quick defrosting when time is of the essence. A handy kitchen timer provides a little extra help in the kitchen not only for microwave cuisine but also as a simple tool to time whatever else you are preparing.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Downgrading my 5 star review to 1 star having owned this microwave, or rather 3 of these microwaves, for just under 18 months. The first failed after 10 months when it started to randomly beep whilst not in use and refuse to cook. The replacement provided by Sharp was returned after a few weeks, due to a loud incurable rattle on the inside of the machine whilst in operation. The second replacement (third machine in all) has just died after less than 6 months of light use - more random beeping followed by a totally unresponsive keypad. Aside from the woeful reliability, I stand by the positive usability comments in my initial review, but would I buy again? Oh no....no....no....no. Avoid!
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I bought this to replace a Panasonic NN-SD268M "Inverter" Microwave, that stopped working after just 2 years. This Sharp model cost half the price of the Panasonic, but in my opinion, performs just as well, and in some ways it's much better.
I was a little hesitant to purchase given the many comments regarding annoying beeping and the lack of a clock, but having used this now for a couple of weeks, I don't find either of these to be a problem. The beeping isn't that different to other Microwaves we've owned, and we have plenty of other clocks in the kitchen for telling the time.
Straight out of the box, this microwave was simple to use. It only takes a couple of seconds to punch in manual times and the three Autocook settings I've used so far, have worked perfectly. If simplicity is high on your list of purchase criteria, this is a good microwave to go for. It's quite a bit heavier than the Panasonic which is a plus, as it doesn't slide backwards when the door is opened (unlike the Panasonic). Some reviewers have mentioned that it does move, but I guess that may be down to the worktop it's put on (oak in our case).
Couple of things worth mentioning:
- the glossy Black finish looks great (the product photo's don't do it justice!), but as with all things black, the dust shows up quickly!
- it's quite compact on the outside, but seems very adequate on the inside for everyday cooking (veg, soups, drinks, ready meals, etc)
- the outer cabinet gets quite hot when it's on, so putting objects on top isn't a good idea
- as the manual states, the door isn't airtight. In practice I found that small amounts of steam escape from around the door if you're cooking something with a high water content (e.g. Jacket Potatoes). Not a major issue for me.
I was tempted to give the Microwave 4 stars, but I think for simplicity, value for money and the fact it's a good brand, this model is hard to beat and deserves 5 stars based on my experience to date. I only hope that it's much more durable than the Panasonic, which I should add, I received a full refund for from the retailer concerned, despite it being 15 months out of warranty!
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I bought this to replace a Panasonic NN-SD268M "Inverter" Microwave, that stopped working after just 2 years. This Sharp model cost half the price of the Panasonic, but in my opinion, performs just as well, and in some ways it's much better.
I was a little hesitant to purchase given the many comments regarding annoying beeping and the lack of a clock, but having used this now for a couple of weeks, I don't find either of these to be a problem. The beeping isn't that different to other Microwaves we've owned, and we have plenty of other clocks in the kitchen for telling the time.
Straight out of the box, this microwave was simple to use. It only takes a couple of seconds to punch in manual times and the three Autocook settings I've used so far, have worked perfectly. If simplicity is high on your list of purchase criteria, this is a good microwave to go for. It's quite a bit heavier than the Panasonic which is a plus, as it doesn't slide backwards when the door is opened (unlike the Panasonic). Some reviewers have mentioned that it does move, but I guess that may be down to the worktop it's put on (oak in our case).
Couple of things worth mentioning:
- the glossy Black finish looks great (the product photo's don't do it justice!), but as with all things black, the dust shows up quickly!
- it's quite compact on the outside, but seems very adequate on the inside for everyday cooking (veg, soups, drinks, ready meals, etc)
- the outer cabinet gets quite hot when it's on, so putting objects on top isn't a good idea
- as the manual states, the door isn't airtight. In practice I found that small amounts of steam escape from around the door if you're cooking something with a high water content (e.g. Jacket Potatoes). Not a major issue for me.
I was tempted to give the Microwave 4 stars, but I think for simplicity, value for money and the fact it's a good brand, this model is hard to beat and deserves 5 stars based on my experience to date. I only hope that it's much more durable than the Panasonic, which I should add, I received a full refund for from the retailer concerned, despite it being 15 months out of warranty!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
I am delighted with this microwave oven. It is exactly what I wanted - small and efficient. I read reviews before purchasing and noted the comments. Yes it is lightweight and would slide when pressing the buttons but I found a simple solution was to stick four non-slip pads on the feet and now it is perfectly stable. I was not put off by lack of a clock!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Bought it off Amazon in June 2010, lasted for 17 months until it packed up two days ago. Out of warranty (which is 12 months) and Sharp won't replace it. Distinctly unhappy. It hasn't had heavy use (I live on my own). Powers up fine and runs but produces no heating effect whatsoever. Never been dropped or damaged in any way.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good for the price!
GBP 49.99 for a well known brand seemed a good deal and despite some negative reviews I bought one.
It arrived quickly and was soon put to work. Read more
It arrived quickly and was soon put to work. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Mr. P. Morris
Coul be better
I bought this yesterday and I have already discovered a few minor faults.
Pros: It looks great, and it was cheap, and it does the basics well. Read more
Pros: It looks great, and it was cheap, and it does the basics well. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Donal Keegan
faulty
after ordering and receiving a dented microwave, we were pleased with the great service from amazon to return the item and take a replacement. Read more
Published 3 months ago by weeme
Do not touch with barge pole!
I bought this product in September and commissioned it it November. It doesn't work anf what's more Amazon have no means of servicing it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by PILOTMAN
Works great for me
I needed a small functional microwave for the kitchen and after some research selected this. I didn't need something that was all singing and dancing; just to warm soup and butter... Read more
Published 5 months ago by 1apreferably
Its a microwave
I bought this for my mum because she's not on line. It arrived within two days. Easy to use and it works. Thier is not much more to say, its a microwave.
Published 7 months ago by SPB
I thought it was great but not now!
I too thought this was a great microwave at a good price. However it has now packed up after only 17 months of use (the same as another reviewer!). Read more
Published 11 months ago by G. Whyte
disappointed
Purchased this item in Dec 2009 and up to now would have said product was good. Unfortunately, as of yesterday the oven failed to operate properly. Read more
Published 12 months ago by HeyJude
Badly designed!
For whatever reason, Sharp designed this so it gives piercing beeps with EVERY action, starting with beeps when you enter time and power -- what's the utility of that? Read more
Published 24 months ago by Traveler777
Looks great but performance not as good as old equivalent ...
I previously had a Sharp microwave - same specification but it was getting old. Replaced it with this, which looks smart but takes eg 50-60 seconds to heat a cup of tea where the... Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2010 by Solomon Grundy
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