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Sharp R-230KW 800-Watt 4/5-Cubic-Foot Compact Microwave, White | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sharp
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $69.99
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Rating:  56 reviews
Sales Rank: 1085
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 23
Dimensions (in): 14.1 x 18.1 x 10.9
Warranty: 1
MPN: R-230KW
Model: R-230KW
UPC: 074000612624
EAN: 0074000612624
ASIN: B0009O6H9K
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Compact 0.8 cu. ft. Microwave fits almost anywhere | | • | 800 watts of power provides fast reheating and cooking | | • | 10-3/4" Carousel turntable holds most dinner plates | | • | Programs: 4 Cooking, 6 Reheating | | • | 3 Shortcut Options |
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Product Description
800 watts and 0.8 cubic foot capacity provide ample cooking power while its contemporary styling makes this microwave oven a beautiful compact addition to any kitchen.
Features:
* Auto-Touch Controls are precise and easy to use
* Shortcuts make melting, softening and warming easy
* Digital Display is accurate and easy to read
* Defrost is used to thaw meats and poultry quickly by weight
* Four Cook Options ensure perfectly cooked popular foods for 1 or 2 servings
* Six Reheat Options make it especially easy to heat frequently served foods including beverages, pizza, rolls, and muffins
* Pops Popcorn automatically for perfect results with most types of microwave popcorn
* Minute Plus sets the oven at High with a single touch
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 56
 It didn't even last a year! March 10, 2010
Michelle
I'm a normal, reasonable microwave user- I don't use it to conduct experiments for nefarious purposes or anything of the like...just want to heat up my breakfast in the morning! I've never had a microwave die on me less than a year into our relationship- that is, until I bought the Sharp R-230KW. Bought it in July 2009, it's early March 2010, and it shuts itself off every five seconds. Unfortunately, I didn't fill out their warranty card and can't find my receipt (that's totally my fault, I know!)- so it looks like I'll be out the money. When I buy a new one, I don't think it'll be a Sharp this time. Buyer beware...
 Perfect for my needs. February 19, 2010
Ian Macgregor
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I decided to purchase this microwave after reading most of the customer reviews and the product description. Here is what I found.
Packaging:
This microwave oven arrived undamaged on the expected day. The unit was shipped in the original packaging and included styrofoam inserts to protect the oven with extra styrofoam to protect the glass carousel and rotating support.
Product:
The unit has a three-pronged electrical plug and will need an adapter for use with older two-pronged electrical outlets. The white exterior is easy to clean and hides fingerprints.
Measurements:
* Exterior: 18 inches wide (front) x 13 inches deep (exterior) x 11 inches tall (from counter)
* Interior: 11 13/16 wide x 12 3/4 inches deep (center of interior) x 8 inches tall (center of carousel)
Items included:
The unit shipped with an instruction booklet and registration card. The instruction booklet was very informational and easy to follow.
Pros:
* The buttons and timer display are easy to read.
* I was able to set the clock and cook food without ever opening the instruction booklet, though I read the booklet later.
* The interior light is only illuminated when the oven is in the process of cooking. The light doesn't stay on when the door is opened after cooking is completed - I like this as it doesn't waste any electricity.
Cons:
None at this time.
Thoughts:
I mainly use a microwave for popcorn, heating water for tea, cooking food less than 10 minutes and reheating leftovers. This microwave oven fits perfectly on my kitchen counter and works great for my needs.
sharp 4/5 cubic foot 800 watt microwave February 18, 2010
G. Shoemaker (Indianapolis, IN USA)
I really like it. It works great. Some things must be heated a little longer because it's just 800 watts but it's no inconvenience. It is great for one person with little counter space.the power settings are easy to use.
 Good basic microwave January 30, 2010
Suzi Crazy (PA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a good basic microwave. I used to have the same model but an older version which lasted so long that I don't remember when I bought it... 10 years? anyway, it is the basic same design as my old one but I have to say the buttons and commands got smaller and not as clear to read because of the panel color combination between the background and the button labels. I guess my eyesight went down too, but still. The tray rotation seems to be a bit noisier than with the old one too. I basically use the quick 1-minute button only to heat up cups of water or nuke left-overs. I never use any other settings so this is good for me.
I hope this one will last as long as the other one, no reason why since it is probably the same basic stuff as my old one, in newer and lighter body.
Somewhat disappointing -- January 7, 2010
JNagarya (Boston, MA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had a Sharp Carousel II for twenty years almost to the day -- bought 1/10/90; died 12/20ish/09. It was the smallest of the Sharp microwaves available then, and this is the smallest available now. While on one hand this model ups the wattage from 600 to 800, on the other the internal vertical measurement is less by almost an inch. I expected the same internal dimensions (if not more, given the increase in wattage); and can't fathom why they would be reduced. What that shrinkage does it make it a bit more difficult to buy accessories for it: the internal vertical measurement is 7 inches; I've already had to rule out a rice cooker I had in mind.
For comparison, the internal measurements of the Carousel II were:
11 3/4" Wide, 7 3/4" High, 12 3/4" Deep.
The internal dimensions of this oven (note caveats):
12 1/2" Wide, 8" High*, 13 1/4 Deep.
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*Measuring from top to bottom at the front edge, and accounting for the turntable system, it is 7" High. Inside, though, it has a "depression" in its "ceiling," so may be near 8" there; but then one must negotiate how to get a 7" High accessory past the narrower opening.
In addition, though this oven is 13 1/4" deep -- an inch deeper than the Carousel II -- it has a turntable system diameter of 10 3/4". The Carousel had a turntable system of some 11 7/8".
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The Carousel II cooked fine, and that it lasted twenty years with daily use is impressive. This one also cooks well, and I hope it lasts twenty years. But I also wonder if I should buy a second microwave one size larger.
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