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Sharp R-323TKC

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$107.99 - $129.00

Summary: This 1.0 cubic-foot 1100-watt midsized countertop Sharp microwave has a sensor, auto-defrost, and touchpad controls.

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Type: Midsized countertop microwaves

About - Sharp R-323TKC
The Sharp R-323TKC is part of the microwave oven test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, countertop microwave oven models like the R-323TKC are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Heating evenness: This reflects how evenly a model reheated a dish of cold mashed potatoes. Defrosting evenness: This is based on how well the automatic-defrost program defrosted one pound of frozen ground chuck. Speed of heating: This score is based on the temperature rise of water heated in the microwave.

About - Sharp R-323TKC

The Sharp R-323TKC is part of the microwave oven test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, countertop microwave oven models like the R-323TKC are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Heating evenness:: This reflects how evenly a model reheated a dish of cold mashed potatoes.
Defrosting evenness:: This is based on how well the automatic-defrost program defrosted one pound of frozen ground chuck.
Speed of heating:: This score is based on the temperature rise of water heated in the microwave.

About This Brand
Sharp sells a wide range of countertop models through retailers such as Target, Best Buy, Lowe's, Sears, and Wal-Mart. Sharp is planning to introduce a steam-assisted microwave oven. The company also offers the only microwave drawer on the market (in a single- or double-drawer unit). Sharp microwaves cost $70 to $800. Sharp over-the-range (OTR) models measure about 1.5 to 2.0 cubic feet with wattage ratings of 900 to 1,200 and cost $200 to $1,000.

About This Brand

Sharp sells a wide range of countertop models through retailers such as Target, Best Buy, Lowe's, Sears, and Wal-Mart. Sharp is planning to introduce a steam-assisted microwave oven. The company also offers the only microwave drawer on the market (in a single- or double-drawer unit). Sharp microwaves cost $70 to $800. Sharp over-the-range (OTR) models measure about 1.5 to 2.0 cubic feet with wattage ratings of 900 to 1,200 and cost $200 to $1,000.

Features & Specs - Sharp R-323TKC
Claimed capacity (cu. ft.) Capacity as listed on the product or packaging. Claimed capacity (cu. ft.)	1.0
Watts This is the manufacturer's figure of the microwave power output. In general, the more watts an oven offers, the greater its cooking power-and the faster your food will be cooked. That said, differences in claimed wattage of 100 watts or less are unlikely to result in significant differences in performance. Watts	1100
Convection mode A few microwaves include a convection oven feature, which has a heating element and a fan that distributes heat. In convection mode, you can set the oven temperature as you would in a traditional oven to bake or roast items. Convection mode	No
Sensor Controls the cooking and reheating time automatically. It shuts off an oven when it determines (usually by sensing steam) that food is hot enough. Sensor	Yes
Detailed prompts Display offers instructions to guide you through the cooking process. Detailed prompts	No
Stainless/SS-look option Stainless-steel is stylish, but it shows fingerprints. Another option: a vinyl-covered metal finish that gives you a stainless-steel look but resists smudging. Stainless/SS-look option	No
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SAD SUZY

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ANNAPOLIS, MD

(9 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

DISAPPOINTED IN THIS SHARP

4/28/2012

Pros

DOOR HAS LARGE OPEN TAB

Simple Display

Cons

CAROUSEL KEEPS SHIFTING

EXTERIOR HEATS

Noisy

Unstable Tray

VENTS ARE ON SIDE

Best Uses

RETURNING

Comment:

I HAVE OWNED IT TWO HOURS - SO DISAPPOINTED <br />MY PREVIOUS SHARP OVEN WAS ATTRACTIVE, WAS 11 YEARS OLD - STILL WORKING BUT LINING STARTING TO GO -

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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