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Progressive International® is your source for the widest range of functional, inventive, and fun kitchen tools and great ideas put into practice. Our in-house designers spend hours in the kitchen coming up with ways to improve on a variety of traditional tasks and tools. Established in 1973, our commitment to quality and service allows us to offer a broad selection of quality kitchenware and other household products. Microwavable rice and pasta cooker includes a pasta draining insert, steaming insert, pasta measurer, measuring cups, measuring spoons, rice paddle and a locking lid. 12 cup capacity.
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- Convenient rice and pasta cooker for the microwave
- Set includes pasta draining insert, steaming insert, pasta measurer, measuring cups and spoons, rice paddle and locking lid
- Dishwasher safe
- 17-piece set includes measuring cups and spoons
- Dishwasher-safe in top rack
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 "What a deal" 2009-12-30
By Mike K (Chicagoland)
Got mine at a kitchen store for less than $10. I bought it mostly for the fun of trying out a gadget but I can see that it would be great for anyone with a limited kitchen (dorm room, efficiency apartment, etc.). My kids think it is great too. Beyond the rice cooker you get a strainer for pasta, a rack for steaming, a pasta measurer, measuring cups and spoons and a rice paddle. The "extras" alone would cost $10 and would come in handy for someone without an already "set up" kitchen. So far we made rice and pasta in the gadget. Both were very easy to make and both came out great. Rice has to be hydrated so you don't save a lot of time. What you do save is worry as you just put it into the micro, set it and forget it. Unlike our regular rice cooker, there is no burnt bottom and clean up was simple. I have only made "single servings" of pasta but the cooker did a great job. The openings on the strainer are a bit large so don't shake your spaghetti too vigorously as some may slip out. Have not steamed veggies yet.



It isn't tiny so it may not fit in a super compact micro. We have a 1200 (or is it 1300?) watt oven so we need to cook the rice at 70% power to prevent over boil. Build quality is fine (for the price). It is made of plastic so don't do any cooking with oil in it as oil heats more than water and will melt the thing. In fact, I would probably NOT use it to complete meals in it. I would only use it to make rice, pasta and steam stuff.



A great deal. Useful, even if you have a regular kitchen.

 "Get what you pay for I guess" 2009-11-24
By J. Chen (Minneapolis, MN)
Pros: It provides you with a nice set of utensils. Lightweight and easy to clean. Makes decent rice.



Cons: It takes a little getting use to since you have to figure out which conditions works best for you. Currently, I have only used this for cooking rice. The amount on the instructions are not completely accurate. When cooking my rice the water and rice mixture tends to overflow and leave quite a mess on the bottom of the microwave. The product should've been designed to keep in the overflow.

 "A terrific little gadget" 2009-11-14
By Happy
I would be unable to cook rice without this inexpensive little gadget for the microwave. I also routinely cook vegetables and potatoes in it, which get cooked within a few short minutes and with the addition of only a spoonful of water or so. I am very happy with this purchase which also includes measuring spoons and cups.

 "very easy to use. works well." 2009-11-09
By Sheri L. Carsello (Chicago, IL)
This is very convenient. I make rice while I am doing other things in the kitchen. The rice is very moist and fluffy. The vegetables turn out great. I haven't use the pasta maker yet.

 "Excellent Product with over 5 Years of heavy Use" 2009-10-11
By A. Desai (NJ, USA)
This is an amazing product used it for 5 years before it fell apart so just ordered my second one....very safe and no danger of any plastic coming off and mixing with your food and no plastic after taste as well...





Highly recommend it...


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Buy Cheap Sharp R-320HK 1200-Watt 1.2-Cubic-Foot Microwave, Black

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Sharp microwave oven R-320HK black sensor turntable touch mid size, 3 instant action keys, keep warm plus, 11 power levels.
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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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Sharp convection microwave, R820JS silver family size convection microwave, bakes, grills, roasts, 11 power levels, stainless interior, turntable. Enhanced browning and crisping are possible in a convection microwave oven. That’s because only the Grill 2 Convection has "double" grills that emit radiant heat both over and under food.
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- 900-watt convection microwave provides both browning and crisping capabilities
- 1500-watt "double" grills emit heat over and under food; 11 power levels
- 2-line, 12-digit interactive display; auto-touch convenience; 7 automatic settings
- Stainless-steel, 0.9-cubic-foot interior with light; 12-3/4-inch turntable for even heating
- Measures 20-1/2 by 12-1/8 by 19-3/4 inches
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 "I can't believe it!" 2010-02-03
By by the sea (Guilford, CT USA)
We rent and when I broke the GE Profile microwave and convection oven we decided to replace it ourselves instead of bothering the landlord because it was my fault. Looked everywhere for the correct dimentions because it's kind of a built in. Everything was very, very expensive with the micro/convec combo and then we came across the Sharp. How could something $400 cheaper be as good as the original? (2004)



Well, it is and more so.



It grills.



It toasts perfectly.



The convection oven is quicker to heat up and does a better job than the GE. The only thing I didn't like was the corn muffins...they looked more like popovers.



The microwave is quicker but it's less powerful by 10 watts. Figure that one out?



It's very easy to use, comes with a cheat sheet page that is so convenient...no thumbing through the book looking for how to use the grill for instance. I usually can't do a thing and have to call my husband for help. Not with this one.



It has less room height wise but that hasn't been an issue at all.



So I guess I've been proven wrong....cheaper is not necessarily cheap.



If you're looking for even a microwave....try this product.....I guarantee you'll use it more than you think.

 "nice but big" 2010-01-29
By Ottaviani Luigi (Italy)
The oven is very nice, works perfectly and has great features.

However consider that it's pretty big (in the back it's still 15cm more).

Also a not so nice feature is that after any non-pure microwave cooking the fan

last some more minutes to remove the heat, this is right however it takes quite long

and the fan is pretty loud.

However a great all in 1 oven, with stainless steel inside. I'd recommend it!

 "DULL" 2010-01-17
By Kim (Hartsdale, NY USA)
Had this microwave for 2 years. The grill feature gives VERY uneven results - stick to your bbQ grill. It takes a long time to heat anything up and as I found out this week - it cannot pop a bag of popcorn - even a small bag. Each snack size popcorn bag took 5 minutes and then less than half the kernels popped.

Will be replacing this with anything but a Sharp.

 "Too Complicated and Too Small Interior Capacity" 2009-12-30
By Martin Luther (Iowa USA)
Well, I admit that I do need to sit down with the manual which I have not done since my preliminary look through gives me the impression of unnecessary complication. However, I can't understand why I have to enter some number that tells the machine what I am going to be cooking (with very few choices available) in order to use the convection feature. Sure I can look up a number in the manual and plug it in, but what am I supposed to do when what I am going to cook is NOT a casserole or a baked potato or one of the very few other choices they provide????



Currently I just pick one of the choices and use it whether or not it is what I am really trying to cook. I would vastly prefer simply to be able to put in the temp. I want to cook an item at and the time I want to cook it for. That would certainly seem to make sense, but apparently you can't do that. Whatever I plug in for a food choice, it does seem to work okay except that preheat takes forever.



The other thing is that I sure wish I had purchased the larger model. This one has too small an interior for many things I might like to fix. I would rather have paid more and have more interior space. Unless you have space limitations, get the larger model. A major reason I did not choose the larger model is that it looked too complicated! How ironic is that.



Other than being too small, the machine works okay except for the weird and unnecessary complications regarding how to use the convection feature. It's very annoying to me. Why can't I just plug in the time and temperature I want to bake at, and put the food in, and cook it?

 "Good until Warranty wore out" 2009-12-28
By Kevin D. Greene
This microwave worked very well until the 13th Month. (one month after warranty for parts and labor) The microwave quit working. All the other features work fine but the microwave quit heating. I was told by Sharp that I need to call a local repair shop, which I did. Sharp will replace the magnatron but will not cover the labor which is just about the cost of a standard microwave. Too bad for me. Anyways it's decision time to see if we want all the features this has and spend about 100.00 or buy new. I must say that I have never had a microwave oven quit after only 1 year, even a cheap one. Not sure if I just got a bad unit or just not a good durable unit to begin with.


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2.2 cuft "Prestige", 1250 Watts of High Power, One-Touch Sensor Cooking/Reheat, Stainless Fingerprint Resistant Face and Wrap, Dial Control with Blue LED Operation Guide for easy Programming, Half Mirror Door, 6-Digit Display, Keep Warm/More-Less Control, Popcorn Key, Multi-Lingual Menu Action Screen, Inverter Turbo Defrost, Quick Minute,
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- Inverter Technology for even cooking results
- 2.2 Cu.Ft Oven Capacity for large cavity with space saving advantage
- 1-Touch Sensor Cook/Reheat for easy programming
- Dial Control w/LED Operation Guide
- Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Face
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 "Best microwave I have ever owned!!!" 2010-02-22
By Paul Braun
This is a wonderful microwave! I love "everything" about it! It is quiet, good looking, and easy to use. This is the first time I've had one with a knob instead of a keypad, and I really like the knob better!

 "Excellent Microwave" 2010-02-22
By Fieldman
Replaced a 23 year old Panasonic microwave that was still working (never repaired), but was getting tired. This unit was installed in a cabinet using the old trim (with a small alteration needed).

Sensor cooking feature is great. It takes the mystery out of how long or at what power to set the microwave. When timed cooking is used we had to modify our old times, as this one is much quicker. The inverter really works. Power levels are actually less on the lower settings not just on-off cycling.

The inside capacity on this microwave is much larger than our old one even though the outside width is the same. When a 9" x 13" casserole dish goes around without touching, you know you have a large cavity.

The outside is easy to maintain. Fingerprints don't show easily, but if they do a swipe with a damp cloth cleans them off.

An earlier review mentioned receiving a couple of shipments with a chip on the trim of the microwave. My microwave had a "nick" in the same position. Closer examination of the "nick" showed it to be a machined removal of the trim by the manufacturer that was supposed to be there.

I think Panasonic has built another excellent microwave.

 "Amazing Speed and Power...Also Helps with Math!" 2010-02-10
By W. R. Russell Jr. (Gator Nation, FL USA)
I'm a retired bachelor and I don't 'cook' on the stove. With the quality of frozen and prepared meals these days, I don't have to. That means my microwave gets used three to four times a day or more for meals.



This microwave cooks evenly and REALLY, REALLY fast! I constantly have to figure out what 60 - 75% of the recommended times would be since it heats food faster than it's 1,250 watt rating would imply. Most recommended times assume an 1,100 watt microwave, so you'd think this would cook about 10% faster...no, it cooks anywhere from 25 - 40% faster. Great for me and my math! The turn knob makes time entry fast too.



It holds a lot and cleans up easy too.



The 'Sensor Reheat' function is fantastic if you have something that doesn't need stirring or checking...just punch the button and it cooks it to a tee...no math needed.



The programmed defrost settings are not accurate, but I hardly use them anyway, preferring the faster, full power and turn every couple of minutes method for frozen meats and poultry. It defrosts well this way.



I strongly recommend covering food, since a lot of energy is being applied very quickly and the 'explosions' can be dramatic! Small trade for this kind of convenience and capability.



Highly recommended.

 "This is my second Panasonic Microwave and I love this one too." 2010-02-05
By CHRIS THE COOK (TEXAS)
My old Panasonic worked beautifully and hard for years. My new one works just as well and it arrived very quickly and in perfect condition. I was surprised and disappointed to see that even Panasonic products are now "MADE IN CHINA".

 "Excellent Product" 2010-02-03
By R. Castillo (San Francisco)
This microwave oven is excellent. It replaced a similar oven, same model, and it works very well. I have always have purchased Panasonic products and all have turned out to be an excellent purchase. I highly recommend Panasonic products.


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Ribbed surface drains fat while cooking bacon. Flat side for general heating and serving. Flat side also great for heating pizza, tortillas, bagels and more. Dishwasher safe. Proudly made in the USA by Nordic Ware.
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- Perfect for cooking sausage and bacon
- Flat side heats up pizza, bagels and tortillas
- Round so it rotates on turntable
- Hand wash with mild detergent
- Made in the USA
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 "Excellent reduced grease bacon" 2010-02-23
By Perry Mosentine
Zap the grill with cooking spray and cover 4-5 strips of bacon with a paper towel, perfection once you get the timing down. Don't skip the cooking spray step or you'll have trouble cleaning it, you've been warned.

 "I love this gadget!" 2010-01-06
By D. Flanders (San Diego, CA)
This thing is the perfect size for my microwave, the bacon comes out crispy and not all wrinkled up, I just put a paper towel over the bacon and it doesn't splatter, and the grill cleans up easily in the dishwasher. I had one that was ceramic and a little smaller, but it got dropped one too many times. This is hard plastic, so probably not likely to shatter.

 "Finally, a round bacon tray!" 2009-12-31
By shopping diva (Long Island, NY)
It is SO hard to find a round bacon tray! My mom would complain everytime she used the square one because it wouldn't rotate and hit the walls. She even went as far as filing down the corners, and it still didn't work. When I saw this I got it (and the microwave plate cover which goes nicely with this) and she is SO happy! No more complaining! ; )

 "bacon cooker" 2009-06-17
By James R. Martin (Tampa Florida)
This item is wonderful. We have used it to cook bacon on numerous occasions in the microwave with positive results. Highly reccommend.

 "Works fine.. maybe another shaped one??" 2009-05-24
By John (OH USA)
The bacon rack, though perhaps a bit small, work great. My sister had one of these 20 years ago and it was, next to the microwave, probably her most used kitchen item. It WILL discolor with use, though it seems akin to the seasoning that develops on an iron skillet rather than "dirt"... ie its harmless other than maybe it doesn't look so good. It is "two sided" so you can use either the "ribbed" or the "smooth" side to do things besides bacon. I ordered the set Nordic Ware Microwave 6 Piece Essentials Cook Set and got other things grouped together.. if you don't you should consider a "spatter shield" to prevent messing up the microwave. There are many available.



This is round and fairly small, but fine for me as my family is out of the house, but if you have a family and need larger amounts, you might consider one of the larger ones Nordic Ware Microwave Bacon Tray & Food Defroster or Nordic Ware Microwave Sloped Bacon Tray (Medium). Also there are other types that cook the bacon "on edge" or "draped" which might do larger amounts more conveniently Cameron Cookware Mak'n Bacon Presto 05100 Microwave Bacon Cooker etc. I've not tried the "draped" ones, but my sister owned the rectangular, sloped one and it worked fine too.


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Three colors with different food icons. Protect against cross contamination by using green for vegtables and fruits, yellow for seafood or poultry, pink for meats. FDA approved and dishwasher safe.
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- 3-Piece set, dishwasher safe
- Measures 9-1/2-inch by 14-inch
- Flex it, bend it or funnel it
- won't retain odors or dull knifes
- FDA approved
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 "Cheap but flimsy" 2010-02-21
By Chris W (Austin, TX USA)
These cutting boards are less of a cutting board and more of a plastic funnel/mise en place tool.



After using them the first time they retain knife marks as permenant bends in the plastic, durability rating of .5 stars. They also do not retain their original flat shape in a reasonable manner.



Chris

 "Nice but could be better" 2010-02-06
By Mac E. Pierce (West Virginia, USA)
This isn't a bad set of cutting boards for the price. My biggest complaint with them is they are just a bit too thin. I'm not sure how long they will really hold up. If you're looking for a low priced set of cutting boards though, these should fit your need.

 "Separate your raw foods, save your health." 2010-02-05
By Toscadiva (Chicago, IL USA)
At the same time I purchase a Mario Batali pastry scraper, I ordered two sets of these flexible cutting mats. They serve their purpose well, though they are not quite as flexible as I had envisioned. I gave a set to my daughter and I kept one. I feel the colors make it easier to remember to separate the raw foods AND to wash hands in between!

 "It's ok" 2010-01-30
By terster (Madison, WI United States)
It's ok. Kinda cheap, but the price was right. I think i prefer a cutting board.

 "Too thin & Didn't hold up in Dishwasher" 2009-12-17
By Cammy V
I was very excited about these cutting boards when I bought them. They were quite thin when they arrived but that didn't really bother me until...I put them in the dishwasher after using them ONCE (the description says 'dishwasher-safe' however no actual instructions were included in the pkg) for the first time and when I took them out they were all sort of 'warped' and now they don't lay flat AT ALL. I was very bummed and thought maybe all the flexible board were liked this, however...

The next day I was at a major discount retailer and saw a much thicker, sturdier pack of FOUR cutting boards for $5.xx! I bought them that day and haven't used the other cutting boards since! They are SO much better! So, I recommend you buy the 4-pk of flexible boards I mentioned at your local retailer NOT these poor quality ones.



UPDATE! Ok, so I had these cutting boards stored in a cabinet next to the other thicker cutting boards I mentioned I bought. I had a heavy stone cookie pan laying flat against all of them...and good news!...the Norpro boards I bought on amazon flattened out and look good again! So, maybe it just takes a little more effort to flatten them after each dishwashing.


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