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- Over-the-range microwave oven with 2-cubic-foot interior and 12-inch turntable
- Push-button control panel with pop-out dial and LED readout for easy programming
- Inverter-turbo defrost; one-touch sensor cook and reheat; keep-warm mode
- 10 power levels; more/less control; delay start and timer; popcorn key; Quick Minute
- Measures approximately 15-2/5 by 29-8/9 by 16-2/5 inches
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 "Very good, but not perfect" 2010-05-02
By M. Volk (Chicago, IL)
I bought the Panasonic microwave to replace a GE space saver microwave which died. Installation wasn't as easy as I would have hoped. For some reason, Panasonic located the cord near the front of the microwave, so I had to drill a new hole through the cabinet for it. Had I bought another GE microwave the existing hole would have worked. The other problem with having the cord where it is is it somewhat reduces the space in the cabinet.



It is a very good microwave. It is very powerful compared to my old microwave. The defrost mode is a little too powerful for its own good some of the time. It does an excellent job reheating food, the lower power levels work well.



This microwave also has a very powerful fan which works very well.

 "Great microwave...kitchen timer is lacking" 2010-02-18
By D. Braga (Michigan)
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/ROE8AWTULQDA8 I decided to film a short video describing this microwave rather than type out my full review.



Bottom line... I love the inverter magnetron which cooks at an even level of power rather than cycling 100% power. My only dislike is around the kitchen timer which doesn't keep beeping when it's done and won't allow you to use the microwave while it's counting.



Overall I do recommend this oven.

 "Excellent microwave at an exceptional price, bracket needs work" 2010-02-09
By A. Stark (Cambridge, MA USA)
This is an excellent microwave at an exceptionally good price, as other reviews have said.



I'd like to relate my experience installing it. I had a 17 year old Panasonic above-the-range microwave, and it stopped working after years of reliable service. So I thought I would replace it with a new Panasonic microwave, in the hopes that the installation would be straightforward. This was mostly the case. The mounting bracket was different, and the mounting holes in the cabinet above were different, but the exhaust fan ducting and electical outlet were exactly the same. So all I had to do was unscrew the old bracket and drill a few new mounting holes. This worked great. The mounting bracket on the new microwave is inferior to the old in its construction. The old microwave slid in and out easily on its fairly robust mounting bracket, but the new bracket got jammed inside the unit several times during the "lift microwave and slide it onto the brackets" phase. It really got jammed and required considerable jiggling and force to get it to "slide on". The Panasonic engineers really ought to do a redesign of the bracket. What I recommend for purchasers is that they try sliding the bracket in and out of the back of the microwave several times, before the bracket is mounted on the wall. Bend it a little to make sure it slides easily. Eventually I got it onto the bracket, and all is well. I'm very happy with it.

 "Panasonic Microwave" 2010-01-21
By J. Schroeder (Fort Worth)
This microwave works well. If it lasts 10 years like our GE spacemaker - then I would say it is a great buy. The quality and engineering is excellent.

Pros: 1) Closing and opening the door doesn't make nearly as much noise as the GE 2) Quieter operation when cooking 3) The range light can be dimmed (nice night light) 4) Defrosts more evenl5) 2.0 cu feet is nice when you need it 6) Intuitive operation -just turn the knob to necessary time & press start.

Cons: None

 "GREAT microwave. A must have for any novice chef/foodie !" 2009-10-23
By Jon (Maryland)



Install: Item is actually alot lighter than i had thought. Im a average size guy - 6'2 228lbs.. and picked up/mounted it no problem. The directions were clear, and precise. While i do appreciate the template, it was obsolete as im fairly sure my house was NOT built to code.. OF COURSE. i had to get creative with mounting it.

If you use the template instructions, its easy.. but even if you cant - as long as you understand the general idea of "mounting heavy item needs screws into studs" you should be fine. After i mounted the bracket, i cut the exsisting wires that went to the previous fan/light and then connected my own wire set. I fished that up thru a hole i bored in the back of the cabinet and pulled it thru to the cabinet above the stove. Wired it up to a box/socket, placed micro on bracket, lead power cord up to socket and BAMO! we have a mounted, powered microwave.



Looks: Beautiful. It wasnt even mounted when friends had said it was a very nice looking unit. (hey - we are remodeling our kitch on a budget.. )



Functions: I am blown away. the description on line was an understatement. TURBO FAN???? light, and NIGHT LIGHT DIMMER, and i absolutely LOVE the dial. u want a to control the minutes - no problem.. u wanna kick it up and jump ahead to advance minutes or pounds? just spin the dial faster and it will pull it up. VERY easy and i love the push button idea of it. u dont want the dial sticking out - push it in and it will hide away.



Other functions and space: wow- it came with a slide in rack??? i can microwave a whole boat load of stuff. I could literally stick 2 of our old microwaves inside the cooking area of this bad boy..



Inverter turbo defrost: just that.. i mean the first time i saw this in action was at a friends house. 1lb of meat perfectly defrosted in about 3 minutes??? wow.. AND i LOVEEEE that when meat is half way done defrosting, it will BEEP to notify u that u need to flip it over.



Sound: not too bad at all. alot quieter than our other microwave.. the turbo speed fan is kinda loud, but if u need to evacuate smoke from the area - its your best friend.



Display: easy to read, bright.



There were no reviews when i had purchased this item.. i knew it was coming because i had called Panasonic and asked why they sold similar items in canada but not US.. the rep just stated "next month we will have a series coming out that will be incredible. if you can wait, we d make sure you enjoy the micro".

Also - what i had learned is microwaves cook at 75% power some of the time, and than switches to a significantly lower power rating.. this micro goes at 60%, 100% of the time.

Its just incredible!



Value: fantastic. go out and find a microwave that has as many features, that is over the range, and a rack, and everything else and tell me the price. u WILL NOT FIND IT NEAR THIS PRICE. GO BUY THIS UNIT!!!!


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- 1200-watt microwave with a generous 2-cubic-foot cooking capacity
- 20 automatic settings; 9 Smart & Easy sensor settings; 4 defrost options; 3 reheat options
- Minute Plus; Keep Warm Plus; easy-to-read 7-digit 2-color lighted display; kitchen timer
- Unique built-in nightlight; 16-inch turntable accommodates large casserole dish
- Measures 19-1/8 by 24 by 13-3/8 inches; 1-year limited warranty
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 "Makes awesome baked potatoes" 2009-09-09
By anonymous
Why just 3 stars?



The start and stop buttons are inconveniently placed in the center of all the various sensor cook function buttons. I hurriedly tried to stop the oven once, and pushed the night light button instead, and was momentarily blinded.



As already mentioned, the night light is so bright and glaring, that it does nothing to help see the sensor function buttons better. The interior light is rather dim too, so opening the door didn't provide much illumination. Heck, these function buttons are hard for me to read even with my glasses on.



The sensor defrost cooked the outer edges of my block of frozen ground beef after only 1.5 minutes. I decided to defrost manually, with the power level set on 20%.



The sensor cook setting for frozen entrees overcooked my TV dinner.



So, what's there to like? The three baked potatoes I made came out perfect, and all I did was push the baked potato sensor cook button.

 "Good Family size Microwave." 2009-04-29
By Daniela Vavrik (Harrisburg PA USA)
This Sharp Microwave is Great for a Family. Its Large size is a big plus.

Easy operation and nice finish and very powerful.

We had an LG oven before and it is a JUNK ! It lasted only 2 years.

Our "old" Microwave was a Sharp also and its still working after 20+ years!

My rating A+++

 "Not Good, Not at All." 2009-01-14
By Richard S. Smith (Los Angeles, CA United States)
I agree with the other people who say Sharp has lost its sense of what "Quality Control" means. I bought a Sharp R-520KS to make my kitchen complete since I was remodeling. I thought a counter-top unit would be a better choice than a built-in model. I also have an early 90's Sharp Carousel that still works without flaw. So when I unpacked this unit I was pretty jazzed. Unfortunately it wouldn't start. Although the door seemed to close all the way, it was not latching properly and there was nothing I could do but return the unit or call for service. I decided to return the unit and call my kitchen contractor back so he could build an enclosure for a more expensive GE range-top unit. I'm also very disappointed in Consumer Reports, they gave good ratings to this model. Something's just not right these days. Maybe it's just me, but it seems like all the sub $300 microwaves have QC issues.

 "Poor Quality Control" 2008-12-24
By William Karschnik (Round Rock, TX)
We have had a Sharp microwave oven like this, for almost 10 years. It still works but it needs a little persuasion to get it to run. We decided to get a new one for Christmas. The oven works great! BUT, after a week we noticed that the inside finish is cracking and peeling. We had to go back to using the old one.

Amazon will replace the oven or refund the purchase price, and even pay for the return shipping. Very good customer service from Amazon.

 "Great Equipment" 2008-11-22
By Capt H (USA)
We really like the ease of setting timer and interior size. Looks great, too.


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- Inverter technology for even cooking and delivering delicious flavor
- one touch sensor cook and reheat for automatic cooking settings
- Inverter turbo defrost for even defrosting of foods without cooking
- Dual panel with blue LED dial rings/blue fluorescent display for easy-to-use programming
- Measures 15-15/16-inch-Length-by-20-3/8-inch-Width-by-11-7/8-inch-Height, 8.6-pound stainless front finish, painted silver wrap
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 "Works as advertised" 2009-12-05
By TheFarceIsStrongWithThisOne (Long Beach, CA)
Product delivered on time. Installation was fairly easy. A template was included with the manual. I drilled everything according to the instructions and had the microwave up and running within an hour.



Cooks evenly, attractive design, longevity is TBD.

 "A Microwave That Cooks Evenly" 2009-09-16
By HappyCat
I consider buying a kitchen appliance to be risky. The cost and labor involved to install means I am going to be stuck with whatever decision I make for years--unless I really mess up and have to replace it early. So I researched this purchase to death.



I replaced a worn out GE microwave/convection oven. Based on its performance and how we actually used the microwave, I decided to forget about any of the convection/speed cooking "bells and whistles" currently being offered. These features significantly increase the costs of the product, I question whether the features truly perform as marketed, and I am not sure they add value to our family. I decided to focus on (1) even microwave cooking, (2) convenience, and (3) aesthetics. That led me to this Panasonic model.



I am quite happy with this microwave. It isn't perfect, but it is a significant upgrade compared to our previous model.



The installation was easy, and instructions were good. I used my own longer screws to connect the bracket to the studs, but I am sure those provided are sufficient.



The microwave says "Genius" on the control panel. Genius may be a stretch but it has its strong points. Maybe it should say "Honors Student" or "Professor". The Sensor Reheat function works very well. Take something--anything--out of the fridge, put it in the oven, press Sensor Reheat, press Start, and it heats it very evenly without any thought by the user. My high school son, who is critical of almost everything at this stage in his life, uses this feature all the time. He recently said, "This is a serious upgrade," as he took his afternoon snack out of the oven. (I'd jokingly say that praise from him is as scarce as a Nobel Prize.)



The Inverter Turbo Defrost hasn't done a perfect job for me, but it gets the job done. Maybe a B, maybe B- grade. I defrosted 5 frozen half chicken breasts, following directions per owner's manual, including a rest period afterwards. The first problem is that the Inverter Turbo Defrost feature will not work unless the turntable is operating. A 9x13 baking dish fits into the oven, but it is too large to use with the turntable activated. So, it was difficult for me to spread out the chicken breasts. I packed the chicken into a 9x7x2.5 baking dish and it worked... but not completely evenly. Some frost and some signs of being actually cooked. Same results with other scenarios, but not as pronounced. It is still a valuable tool, but to fully execute a near-perfect defrost, I'd have to use power level and time manually, or maybe divide the frozen food into two batches. (Feeding my family a half-sized entree is not acceptable.)



The sensor cook feature... I have never been a fan of a microwave oven having a set list of items that it can cook with a push or two of button(s). What about the items that **I** want to prepare? It has "hot dog" and "frozen pocket sandwich," but doesn't have "burrito". ;-) Maybe a burrito is #6, "frozen entree"? Well, it appears to be across the industry, so no use complaining. The popcorn feature works perfectly. i tried the rice option, and wasn't happy, but I might have done something wrong. We've observed what it is doing with power level and time and manually cooked things like the famous blue box of macaroni and cheese, etc., with very acceptable results. Lots of other possibilities here for a person to learn from the auto settings and copy using the manual capabilities, but I'd like to be able to program the 18 numbers myself.



One point... Panasonic attempts to make extensive use of lower power levels with its "automatic" features. So... it may take a relatively long time to cook something using sensor cook. I think the trade off is worth it in many situations, as the food is cooked quite evenly. Sometimes, a person may want to just "nuke" the item. This microwave cooks faster on full power than my previous microwave.



Another point... As I mentioned, the term "Genius" is on the control panel. But let's explore what a genius would do if a person handed them food and wanted it cooked. Would the genius ask each person how much the item weighed, time and time again? I think a genius would get a scale and weigh the items so he/she wouldn't have to ask each person. Wouldn't it be great if the microwave had an internal scale and didn't prompt the user for the weight?



Much of the work on the control panel is accomplished by turning the knobs. I was hesitant, at first. But it isn't a problem. I can no longer set the time for 22 seconds, as the scale jumps as you increase the time. For example, to get to 20 seconds, you turn the dial 12 "steps". 1-10 are one second apart, then the steps are five seconds apart. When you get to a minute, the steps are ten seconds apart, and so on. Whatever... it's different than a keypad but it works.



One feature that surprised me, and I really like? The sensor/menu, time/weight and start controls illuminate when they can be used in whatever process you are working on. When the start button can be pressed, a little blue light next to it lights up. Seems silly, but the control panel layout and lighting makes operation in the dark work just fine.



Overall, I am extremely pleased with this microwave. It is hard to believe that something that cooks food this evenly, looks this good and looks this solid is offered at this price. I think it is a steal given its abilities.


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- Well-designed, full-size, 1200-watt microwave with 2-cubic-foot capacity
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- 16-inch turntable for even heating; 33 automatic settings; defrost center; keep warm
- Measures 24 by 13-3/8 by 19-1/8 inches
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 "Great Features, Including Planned Obsolesence" 2010-02-07
By Steven M. Early (Methuen, MA USA)
We have bought two of these. I love the features and it works well, but both of the ones we bought died within about 3-4 years. They both went the same way. We turned them on one day and saw flashes of light inside the microwave and heard popping sounds followed by that burned electrical smell. At least they're consistent.

 "Same as Dacor" 2009-05-07
By Nevin Cavero II (Grass Valley, Ca.)
Our Dacor microwave of 9 years had rusted out inside on the back wall. Since the unit was a built in, the only microwave that would fit was the same model from Dacor. In checking on replacing the Dacor I found the least expensive price to be $535.00 before shipping. During a chance conversation with an appliance repair person, he told me that Sharp manufactured the Dacor and might be cheaper! I check the Sharp models and found the R-530ES to be identicle to the Dacor with different badging.

We purchased the Sharp R-530ES for only $306.00 delivered.



The Sharp mirowave performs identicle to the Dacor. We are extremely pleased with the unit. It actually has more features than are old Dacor.

 "nice microwave" 2009-05-03
By Carol Cameron (Western NY)
I'm a fan of Sharp microwaves. This is my third one. I got my first in 1988, it lasted until 1999. I got my second in 1999 and it lasted until 2009. I expect my next microwave review to take place in 2019.



This microwave has plenty of power to heat quickly, yet the sensor reheat function is fantastic. Put in a plate or a bowl, hit sensor reheat and voila! perfectly heated food. I didn't expect this feature to work so well, but i find i use it all the time. Aside from that, it's easy to clean and pretty quiet. I'm not a fan of handles on microwaves so I'll recommend it as easy to clean as well.

 "Poor choice" 2009-04-03
By Over and Under
This is the third Sharp microwave (all this model) that I have purchased.

The ONLY reason I have done this is that I have a built-in kit above a stove unit that only fits thus particular microwave unit. Don't buy one.

 "Same failure of product twice; stay away" 2008-04-28
By Jaker (Los Angeles, CA)
We bought this unit when we redid our kitchen in 2002. After a few years, the metal piece inside on the right side seemed to wear away and the oven caught fire. We replaced the unit with an identical unit bought on Amazon (no criticism of them). After about two years, the new unit had the exact same problem: the unit seemed to wear away in the same spot and caught fire. In both cases, there are smoke marks in the same spot, on the inside right near a metal panel.

I am of the opinion that this unit is not safe and seems to have a design or manufacturing defect. Also, the second unit we bought was noisier and seemed to have some sort of mechanical problem, based on the noise it made when in use. If i can find another unit to fit the built in space and trim kit, i will buy that over the Sharp unit. I will also be trying to contact Sharp to see if they have any response to this problem. I will report in if i do hear anything from them.


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- 1200-watt mid-sized microwave oven with 1-1/5-cubic-foot capacity
- 12-5/8-inch-diameter turntable provides even heating; 23 automatic settings
- 4 defrost options; 6 automatic cook options for up to 6 servings; 6 reheat options
- Minute Plus; popcorn key; 11 power levels; touch-pad controls; 4-digit lighted display
- Measures 20-1/2 by 17-5/8 by 12-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty
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 "Good mid range microwave" 2010-01-20
By Laurel (Michigan)
Good value for the price. Works well, decent amount of power for it's size. Working out well as a gift for a busy single person.

 "big for low price" 2009-11-20
By T. Werner (D.C area)
This is a large microwave for under $100.It is very easy to set up and program.I have had no problem with it and am very happy about my

choice.The only complaint might be it is that it takes up a lot of

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 "Good looking and powerful microwave" 2009-11-10
By D. shek (San Francisco , CA)
I own this for almost 2 weeks now, the look is awesome and love the design.

 "Great value, great microwave." 2009-09-12
By Valyard (Southern Maryland USA)
I needed a medium size microwave for my finished basement/playroom. This fits the bill perfectly. Has plenty of power and room for cooking frozen foods/snacks etc. Works great and looks real sharp! (pun intended). Also, I used the free shipping from Amazon and it got here surprisingly fast. Overall I am totally happy with this unit.

 "Sharp R315JS" 2009-08-25
By Adib N. Zainuri (Baton Rouge, LA)
So far, I have it for about a month and no complain at this time.

Hope it will last longer than what I have before.

Looks and usage are nice and very easy.

Overal it is a good buy.


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- 1200-watt, mid-sized microwave with 1-1/5-cubic-foot capacity
- Smart & Easy sensor sets cooking times and power levels for 10 popular foods
- 4 defrost options; Minute Plus; popcorn key; easy-to-read, 7-digit, 2-color lighted display
- 3 instant-action keys provides 1-touch operation for up to 6 servings
- Measures 20-1/2 by 12-1/4 by 17-1/4 inches
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 "Excellent product" 2010-02-15
By Richard Rollo
I bought one of these from Amazon over a month ago and I love it and can find no faults with it all.

Every feature that I have used works well, the directions that came with it were ALL in English and easy to understand. From the first day I got it I have enjoyed using it and I use it several times a day.

This is a very powerful microwave and has the sensor cooking function on it and like that too but may be a little too much power for leftovers and a few other things but that is not an issue with this microwave. Simply set the amount of time to reheat leftovers or frozen dinners and reduce the power level and start.

I haven't bought a product in many years that I was 100% satisfied with but this one I am and I got one heck of a bargain on it to boot from Amazon.

This microwave wasn't available in any of the stores in my area and could only be bought online and you pay shipping charges, taxes and wait a week or two for it to come in and the prices were about $170.00 all total.

I paid Amazon $109.00, got free shipping and had it the day after I placed the order. They must have a warehouse in the St. Louis area.

If you are looking for a midsized microwave this is it.

 "Great size and color microwave" 2010-02-04
By B. Collins (Roanoke, VA USA)
This microwave fit perfectly on my counter, and the bisque color matches my fridge, double oven, and dishwasher. Am making adjustments to the increased power (1200 watts) as my previous microwave was only 1000 watts. Having a turntable was important also. I have other Sharp products and none have disappointed me.

 "Microwave by Sharp" 2010-02-02
By Janey Mitchell (Duluth, Mn USA)


I have been looking for a compact microwave. This oven ended up being bigger than I wanted (midsize) but had the functions I really wanted. I'm very happy with this unit. Good instructions, love the sensory cooking feature and I would not hesitate to recommend this oven.

 "Good micro, weird power usage" 2010-01-10
By J. Wilson (Richmond, VA)
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2ZQ1FAVS3IXF2 NOTE: The video demonstrates the odd power use...the complete review is below.



I'm a basic microwave user - reheating items from the fridge, popcorn, water for tea, the occasional frozen dinner, rarely defrosting. This Sharp R-320HK 1200-Watt 1.2-Cubic-Foot Microwave, Black replaces a smaller Sharp Carousel that lost a lot of power in the last 6 years (tip: don't use metal in microwaves even if it doesn't spark ;).





Things I like:

Price [...]

Light stays on when the door is open (the old one didn't)

Start/minute plus and other quick start buttons

Sensor - can be programmed for more or less time as desired

Size - not too big, not too small

Look - sleek, black







Things I don't like:

Buttons aren't the easiest to read/locate/memorize except for Sensor and Popcorn

Sensor isn't 100% accurate - lots of kernels left even after adding more time

Can't cook a whole bag of popcorn as I could with my low power one without burning the popcorn badly (even trying lower power settings)

Power draw is more than specs and Sharp can't/won't explain why

Loud clang when door closes



I recently bought an amp/watt meter and used it on this microwave. The power it draws is much more than the specs in the manual (max 1880+ watts/15.9 amps vs specs 1680 watts/14.2 amps) and ranges wildly - 1350 to 1870 watts in a minute in the video. I tested my old Sharp Carousel and the wattage fluctuated between 1200 and 1275 only for the same minute plus command. When I contacted Sharp about it they said they can only answer operational questions and suggested I take it to a repair facility (which would keep it a week or so to work on it). I was disappointed they couldn't respond to the question better and told them I'd rather return it to Walmart as defective rather than the trouble of the repair facility.

 "Dumb Things Sharp Does" 2009-12-23
By Mike
The unit comes with an advertising blurb glued to the front which is extermely difficult and time consuming ( 1 Hour plus and its not all off) to remove without scratching the surface. It's frustrating that a stupid thing like this mars what otherwise might be an adequate product. I will hesitate before buying another Sharp product.


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- 1200-watt over-the-range microwave oven with 2-cubic-foot interior and 12-inch turntable
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- Measures 29-8/9 by 16-4/9 by 15-4/9 inches; 1-year limited warranty
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 "Very poor Panasonic product" 2007-01-16
By G. Crawford (Southern CA)
This is the worst product I have ever purchased from Panasonic. The first one came very damaged, the foam packing was in many pieces. It worked fine for four (4) days and burned up in huge puff of black smoke. Amazon replaced in promptly. the second unit lasted 18 days before it burned up. Amazon took both units back and credited my account in a timely manner. This product to say the least was a major disappointment. In the past, Panasonic has always been premium quality.


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