The Sharp R530EW microwave oven was purchased as a replacement for a 11 year old Sharp oven I purchased and installed in a cabinet with a Sharp built-in kit. Primary factors in the selection were performance of the old oven. The new oven is even better! Cost. I could purchase the new oven at less cost than replacing the thermotron tube in the old oven. Dimensions of the new oven. I could install the new oven in the same spot. The new oven is more attractive and its performance has exceeded by expectations.

This choice followed much research to replace a former Sharp microwave which we loved. It offered the same sensor cooking that we had come to depend on as well as the ability to cook in large pyrex bakers with the 16 inch turntable. This microwave offers even more than the previous one did and we are extremely pleased with it.

microwave door busted on shipment, return and replacement was quick. Replacement did not work, covered under warrenty but had to take to a Sharp servicer for repair.

The Sharp microwave is a fine product. It is easy to use, attractive in appearance, easy to clean, and usually well made. My particular experience is not typical. I had the misfortune to get one with a loose plate over the magnetron tube, and it buzzes when turned on. Contact with the company was competent, and required me to take it to a nearby city to have it looked at. I will do so when I can find someone to help me. Meantime, I have learned that the buzzing is not harmful, just irksome. I have used Sharp microwaves before and always found them excellent.

I was looking for a family size microwave with power enough to do whatever I needed it to do. I'm still tinkering with the sensor cooking and so far it seems to work well. I can adjust the power and use it that way. I'm still a little unsure of the sensor defrost, but we will see how it goes. We had a Sharp before our last mic. oven and it was great. Worked well for years.