Sharp R270SLM 20ltr Solo Microwave Silver

We have had this Sharp R270 microwave for a few months and are delighted with it. It is well finished and its muted silver finish blends into our kitchen very well. The category E power rating puts it in the top category for a domestic microwave.

Despite its compact dimensions this oven can take a largish dinner plate comfortably. The only thing to watch out for is if you cook boil-in-the-bag rice, or soups, just remember to fold over the top of the packet. Even if you forget, they'll still cook, but, the packet could foul on the roof of the oven and result in uneven heating because the turntable hasn't rotated the product. This is not a significant problem and a fact common to most compact ovens with turntables.

The touch controls are simple to operate and there are a wide range of "presets" for items such as tea/coffee reheat, pasta/pizza, frozen meals, vegetables and even popcorn! There is also a weight based defrost and cook function. We have found the cooking to be effective - even and consistent with the recommended cooking time for the product concerned.

The blue display is clear, although, I understand the view of some other reviewers who think it odd that no clock is displayed in idle mode. This expectation though is only a product of our conditioning, we buy microwaves to cook and clocks to us the time!

It is amazing how the price of these sorts of products have tumbled over the decades, and, yet, the precision and sophistication has increased so much. With this Sharp oven you are getting a quality product that will probably last a decade for around the price of a basket of shopping!

We are pleased with the features, quality and cooking performance of this oven. Recommended.

We have been very pleased with the Sharp Solo Microwave, its easy to use,efficient, extremely smart to look at, in fact there is nothing bad to say about it at all.This is the first 'touch button' microwave we have had and are able now to set an exact time for cooking meals etc,its so quick and easy with this one.Really glad we bought this and would recommend it.

This microwave oven does not come with any bells and whistles -just the sort I was looking for. I have been using it for the past couple of months and it has been absolutely fine. Easy to use , no fuss item. Does exactly what it says on the tin.