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Customer Reviews for Sharp 2.0 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Sharp 2.0 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Model: R520KS
SKU: 7005992
UPC: 074000612716
Create family-size meals with ease and precision. This microwave offers Smart & Easy sensor functions, 4-stage cooking and a huge 16" turntable. Don't worry about burning your popcorn because the popcorn key knows just the right setting for golden handfuls.
Average Customer Rating:
4.05 out of 5
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85% of customers would recommend this product to a friend 
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Customer Questions & Answers:
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Customer Reviews for Sharp 2.0 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel
Review 1 for Sharp 2.0 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Love htis microwave

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: busymomVA
from Virginia
on 05/12/2012
What's great about it: one touch use!
What's not so great: nothing yet-- maybe, no melting feature?
My last Sharp Carousel micorwave last 14 years. I absolutely LOVED it. People thought I was strange because I was so fond of my microwave. We were going to replace it with an over the range micorwave but I absolutely could not find one that compared to my old one. So I gave up and continued using my old one until it recently died. Lo and behold, Sharp has a countertop micorwave with the same features as my old one!! (Their comparable OTR model is hideous!) The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because we have not had it long (a month or so?) and I can't be sure they are made as well as they used to be. But if they are, here's to 14 more years!
In my opinion Sharp has the best sensor features for the best price. I was going to have to order this from Amazon until I walked into Best Buy and discovered they are now carrying Sharp. So for less than $200 I got a microwave that works as well or better than my old one and I hope it lasts as long-- even half as long would be well worth it!
Best feature: One touch frozen food cooking. Never read the directions again!! Any microwave dinner of any size: one button. Any frozen vegetable of any size: one button. Now even the defrost buttons are one touch!
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Big enough to handle large items, never have to read directions!! (see review)
About me... Parent of kids, i use the microwave several times daily.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 2 for Sharp 2.0 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Nice size, but not overly impressed

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: Nichole43119
from Ohio
on 04/20/2012
What's great about it: The size
What's not so great: The defroster
We purchased this microwave after our other microwave went out. This microwave is beautiful. It's stainless steel & very easy to clean. We also like the higher wattage.
The one complaint we have is the defroster. 1st, you can't defrost more than 3lbs at time. So if you are cooking for a family of 4 it gets really hard to defrost your meat. Our last microwave, we just put in the weight & it calculated the time. This one does this as well, but with the weight restrictions it can be annoying. Especially, when you don't know how many minutes it is going to take to defrost an item. You have to basically guess.
If you do have something that is less than 3lbs you can use the auto defrost where you choose your type of meat & defrost. I find this option to be very annoying. I am pretty busy around dinner time & want to press 2lbs and not have to worry about the microwave. This microwave every 2-3 minutes requests your attention. You must go downstairs and pull the meat apart. If you don't come to turn the meat the microwave will wait. The 1st time I didn't know this & was upstairs so I didn't hear the beep. I came back down 10 minutes later expecting to be able to continue cooking and there was my microwave saying turn over. When I pressed start it had 8 minutes left on the time. I don't know about others, but I do not turn over my meat or pull it apart. I tried using the 30% power setting for defrosting, but it seems not do defrost my meat.
Other than this 1 quirk, it's a great microwave. I would recommend it to a family member or friend. I just think people need to know about this issue.
This product is or has... Sensor cooking that works well, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Teenage kids, Big Family, Parent of kids
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Sharp 2.0 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Very Nice Microwave

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: aquamarine1988
from Chesapeake, VA
on 04/15/2012
What's great about it: Good Price, Cooks fast
Very nice Microwave, cooks much faster than my old one and has a lot of room inside for large items.
This product is or has... Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, Big enough to handle large items
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Sharp 2.0 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Sensor works better than I hoped

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Nickname57
from Boston
on 04/04/2012
What's great about it: Sensor cooking that works well
So far so good. Have had this for a couple of months and it works great.
The sensor cooking works better than I hoped and I use it all the time now. It is def a big one. Looks nice but only real SS in the front. It is good value as the ones that cost $100 more could not be better than this one.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Looking for energy savings, Casual Cook
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Sharp 2.0 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Large consumer size and good price.

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Lbord
from Chicago, Il.
on 04/04/2012
What's great about it: Reliable performance and adequate power.
What's not so great: Minimal stainless steel ( front face only )
This product was a replacement for the same brand and series of microwave. Changed to stainless steel to match other stainless steel appliances recently purchased. Adjusting to sensor reheat vs the older model reheat by regular, small or large. Good quality and performance if you have the space.
This product is or has... Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Sharp 2.0 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Easy process, good product.

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: SharpShopperPlus
from Oswego, IL
on 04/02/2012
What's great about it: size, price, reliability, performance
What's not so great: a tad noisy
The Sharp microwave was good. It cooks and reheats well. The settings for defrosting frozen rolls is nice. It still works. The order and shipment process was uneventful. The fact that I could take it back to a store for returns (although I have not had to use this feature) was a plus.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Looking for energy savings, Big Family, Parent of kids
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Sharp 2.0 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Best I've owned !!!

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: SSRBob
from Virginia
on 03/01/2012
What's great about it: sensor cooking
What's not so great: N/A
Love the new micro wave !! The best I've ever owned. The sensor settings work awesome. No more burned microwave popcorn and makes baked potatoes perfectly
I would recommend it to others, no problem !!
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, Big enough to handle large items
About me... Casual Cook
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Sharp 2.0 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Tried and true Sharp Microwave still excellent

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Cdoc
from Palmetto, FL
on 02/28/2012
What's great about it: Looks good, easy to use.
What's not so great: Nothing noted.
This unit has changed very little from the one purchased 9 years ago. Size, wattage and features are similar with some enhancements in the automatic cook features. Our other Sharp microwave was replaced with this purchase. This is our 3rd Sharp Microwave in 18 years. Good solid products.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, Quiet, Big enough to handle large items
About me... Brand conscious, loyal to brand
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Sharp 2.0 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Powerful

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from Duluth, MN
on 01/18/2012
At 1200 watts, things cook/heat up real fast. Looks nice and easy to clean.
This product is or has... A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... parent of teen boys
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
5out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 10 for Sharp 2.0 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

I have always owned a Sharp microwave..

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: ponytail2
from Gadsden Alabama
on 01/17/2012
What's great about it: GREAT PRICE
Is there anyother kind? The Sharp microwave that I just replaced still worked like a charm. I was just remodeling to all stainless steel. I gave my old one to a friend that had a broken GE microwave that was fairly new. That is why I stick with SHARP.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, A turntable that cooks evenly, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean, great looking
About me... Looking for energy savings, Casual Cook, Brand conscious, remodeling to all stainless steel
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Sharp 2.0 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Quit after 2 weeks

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: arnerator
from Seattle
on 01/11/2012
What's great about it: Does the job well
Very disappointed. This was a replacement for an older model from 10 years ago. After 2 weeks it just plain quit. And of course, you cant just take it back. Had to go about 35 miles to Warranty Service.
Warranty Service did a good job of repairing
As far as the microwave itself, now that it is running, it works well and i like it. Would have given 4 or 5 stars, but for the problem.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Brand conscious
I would recommend this to a friend!
+6points
7out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Sharp 2.0 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Didn't last long

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: Skipper404
from Woodstock,IL
on 11/23/2011
Bought this in July 2011 and five month later the turn table rattles and howls after it has been cooking about 5 minutes, Very loud noise. Sounds like something siezed. Electric metalic smell. Lucky I have the extended warranty. Our last Sharp lasted 10 years.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+8points
8out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Sharp 2.0 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Ok but not long lasting

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: NCDAD
from Western, NC
on 11/20/2011
What's great about it: performs great
What's not so great: not for long haul
This model performed well while it lasted. My in-laws purchased this model in 2007 with a 4 yr warranty. So here we are in 2011, warranty expires in June, and no one remembered to buy another extended warranty. Now Nov. 2011 microwave decides to start flashing inside and there's a big burned spot in the wall. We have a backup microwave made by someone else from 1985 so we'll use that one for now.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Casual Cook, Big Family, Parent of kids
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+7points
8out of 9found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Sharp 2.0 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Works great

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Frankles
from Overland Park, KS
on 11/09/2011
This microwave replaces a Panasonic model that died on me after having it for 4 years. Good features, even cooking, easy to use, and 1200 watts is a good amount of power. Looks great on the counter too!
This product is or has... A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Big enough to handle large items
I would recommend this to a friend!
+6points
7out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Sharp 2.0 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Ok I bought it!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Consumer1254
from SFCA
on 10/27/2011
What's great about it: Uncomparable to other brands/models.
What's not so great: See how long it last.
Ok I bought it. Did alot of reserching. Best Buy $184 including tax. It is a huge. So do not buy this unless you have the space. I really do not need one this big but similar smaller models of other brands were only $20 cheaper. This was the highest rated on the web. I would be concerned about having this shipped this was packed for store purchases. Fit on my fridge. Has a night light and computer prompting to start you out and cook on a daily basis. Do not even think about buying the Sharp R410LK the door is really plastic. The plastic even bends when you touch it with your finger. How ever this models seems pretty solid. Beeping…one of my concerns…. the beeping is very low cannot even hear it from the other room and It is not beeping every few minutes after the food is finished demanding you attend it. It cooked my meal. Hope it last for a few years. It is a big investment considering I could have bought 3 of the really cheap ones for the same price. Will reture if problems.
This product is or has... A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, Big enough to handle large items
About me... Casual Cook
I would recommend this to a friend!
+8points
8out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Sharp 2.0 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Full features, great price

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: DailyZapper
from Tampa Bay, Florids
on 10/26/2011
What's great about it: soft keys for common items
Has all of the features I wanted and then some. I was intrigued by the 'Sensor' feature. Tested it with pop corn, worked like a charm.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Teenage kids, Parent of kids, zap things multiple times a day
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
6out of 7found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Sharp 2.0 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Tops in its class.

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: HGPG
from Sterling Heights, Mi.
on 10/05/2011
What's great about it: It will guide you through anything.
Well built. All the bells at a very good price.
East to use. It will self guide you through any process.
More bang for the buck.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean, so easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
+9points
9out of 9found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Sharp 2.0 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Larger and better

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: AZAtheist
from Tucson, AZ
on 09/21/2011
This is an improvement over the last Sharp microwave. We enjoyed the white smaller Carousel 1000 W but it started acting up occasionally after many years of use. This one is a bit classier with its Stainless Steel exterior and larger size. It's also more powerful at 1200W. The sensor cooking is something the older model didn't have and so far it is fairly handy. We hope it lasts as long as the last one.
It IS a larger unit and fortunately our counter space fits it quite nicely. Measure your available counter space before buying.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Casual Cook, All about design
I would recommend this to a friend!
+6points
6out of 6found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Sharp 2.0 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Nice Microwave

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: waga
from Lewisville, TX
on 08/26/2011
What's great about it: Fast & Quiet
What's not so great: Stainless hard to keep clean.
Great Microwave for the price. Does a whole lot more than I need.
This product is or has... Shortcut keys that save time, Sensor cooking that works well, A turntable that cooks evenly, The power to cook quickly!, Quiet, Big enough to handle large items, Easy to clean
About me... Casual Cook
I would recommend this to a friend!
+6points
6out of 6found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Sharp 2.0 Cu. Ft. Full-Size Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Received damaged and a missing part

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: RMG5
from Encino
on 01/17/2011
What's great about it: Fits in same spot as my old microwave oven
What's not so great: Company not very responsive
Contacted sharp and requested the missing part for the unit and was promised a speeding replacement. Still waiting after three weeks.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+6points
11out of 16found this review helpful.