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- Large capacity
- Variety of cooking programs
- Auto defrost
- Warming oven feature
- Large footprint
- Sensors can be unreliable
- Noisy
The Sharp R-530E is a countertop microwave with a generous 2-cubic-foot capacity and a 16-inch turntable that can accommodate nearly any dish. It offers 1,200 watts of cooking power and a wide variety of cooking programs, including 13 sensor settings for everything from poultry to popcorn. It also offers auto defrosting and reheating, and its keep-warm plus feature will keep food warm for up to 30 minutes. However, like most full-size microwaves, it has a large footprint -- roughly 24 inches by 19 inches.
Most users find this microwave's sensors accurate, especially for popcorn. However, a few say they can be unreliable, overheating food or leaving hot and cold spots. Some also find this model too noisy. Available in black, white or stainless-steel finishes, the Sharp R-530E is backed by a one-year warranty; the magnetron tube (the element that generates microwave energy) is covered for five years.
The Sharp R-530E earns top marks from a reviewer at ConsumerGuide.com. It also receives fairly high average ratings from about 50 users at Epinions.com and Viewpoints.com. Buzzillions.com, a site that pulls reviews from various sites, has another dozen or so reviews for this microwave.
| Sharp R-530ES 2-Cubic-Foot 1200-Watt Microwave, Stainless Steel and Black | |
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1. Epinions.com
The Sharp R-530E earns an overall rating of 4 stars out of 5 from roughly 25 users at Epinions.com. Owners find this machine a good value, saying it is easy to use, with lots of handy features. However, some complain that the sensors are unreliable, causing uneven cooking or overheated food.
Review: Sharp R-530EKT Microwave Oven, Contributors to Epinions.com
The Sharp R-530E receives an average score of 4.33 stars out of 5 from roughly 25 users. Reviewers like its large capacity and powerful operation, and many say it makes great popcorn. There are a few complaints about its noise level and inconvenient controls.
Review: Sharp 1200 Watt 2.0 Cubic Feet Carousel Microwave Oven, Contributors to Viewpoints.com
ConsumerGuide.com names the Sharp R-530E a Best Buy, with a perfect score in every category. The reviewer praises this model's wide variety of cooking options, but notes that this may be too complicated and too expensive for those who just want a basic microwave.
Review: Sharp R-530ES Full-Size Microwave Oven, Editors of ConsumerGuide.com, April 2, 2007
This site pulls about a dozen reviews for the Sharp R-530E from various other websites. It earns a near-perfect 4.9-star rating from reviewers, who say it is attractive, easy to clean and easy to install, with good power output and even heating.
Review: Sharp 2.0 cu. ft. 1200 Watt Microwave - R530EKT, Contributors to Buzzillions.com
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