SHARP R861SLM, 900 W, Combination Flatbed Microwave, Silver, 25 Litres, 15 programs

Product Information

This Sharp model has a sleek appearance and is cost-effective. It’s best suited to those who want a combination microwave for occasional use, but won’t be relying on it in place of a regular oven and grill. A flat turntable-free design accommodating all of your dishes, big or small and it's also easier to clean. The pull down front door is a nod to more traditional ovens whilst also meaning you can cool down dishes on it. This is particularly handy if you have a smaller kitchen. The power levels and grill temperature not adjustable on combi microwave/grill function, and it's hard to know if combi 1 or 2 is the best choice as the instructions give very little information

Why settle for just one function when this Sharp appliance can microwave, grill and bake like a conventional oven. Overall the Sharp 900w Combination Flatbed Microwave R861 is a fantastic flatbed combination microwave with lots of features that will leave your happy you made the choice. Something that may not be entirely to everyone’s taste is the white branded internal base though this certainly gives it a clean feel. In addition, the noise and vibration on some programs maybe something you notice but are not deal-breakers.

Easy to use, easy clean counter-top microwave: The adjustable timer helps ensure your food is cooked ideally, while the flat contours are designed to be simply wiped clean. 12 month warranty included The precise cooking and timer offered by microwave grills makes them perfect for this kind of job, where in a regular grill you’d be likely to forget and overcook or burn the toast. Your microwave is pre-programmed so food can be easily defrosted by simply inputting the food’s weight. Alternatively, you can manually choose the defrost time.

Being a flatbed model, cleaning will not be an issue as its easy to access with no awkward turntable to take out and clean separately. You get plenty for your money with the Sharp, plus it cooks fairly evenly and it looks attractive. But the vibration and noise proved annoying. Inverter Technology will mean that your meals are cooked and heated evenly throughout putting an end to repeated goes in the microwave trying to kill the cold spots. As well as being less annoying this will also mean less energy usage and more time for you. The NN-DF386BBPQ is a 3-in-1 combination microwave giving you a microwave – oven – grill all in one appliance. This offers great flexibility when deciding the best way to cook and heat up your foods. It combines 3 appliances in 1 with a microwave, grill and convection based oven with a flatbed base (no turntable). The flatbed base gives you much more cooking capacity than a standard turntable microwave– great for those large or awkward dishes.

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To make life simple there are auto menu programs pre-installed for you to get cooking at the touch of a button

Noise level: This may or may not be important to you as all microwaves make some level of humming or buzzing when in use. If it sounds noisier than normal, this could be an indication that its time to replace your model. The flatbed design gives you plenty of space inside the machine (23 litre capacity). This means you have 30% more space than a traditional turntable microwave of a similar size, enough to fit in a 350 x 230 mm casserole dish.I liked the Sharp’s pull-down door and found the controls intuitive and straightforward enough to use.