Sharp R270KM Freestanding microwave reviews

Here’s a list of the questions other shoppers have asked owners of the Sharp R270KM

1. What is the best quality of your microwave? Also what colour is it? It isn't clear on the website.
   
   Gloria asked on 08 Feb 2011
   1. well built easy to clean,colour silver black,
      nice clear buttons,bit hard to push for elderly
      person, 9 out of 10
      
      james replied on 09 Feb 2011

       
   2. nice and compact. Colour silver and black. Easy to use, had a combination microwave before which was too complicated!
      
      Ruth replied on 09 Feb 2011

       
2. How good is this microwave really?
   
   Claire asked on 02 May 2011
   1. I only use my microwave for defrosting food and cooking the occassional meal. However , I have had no problwms with it at all and would recommend it.
      
      Linda replied on 02 May 2011

       
   2. Its very very good. Does everything you would want a microwave to do as well as extremely easy to use.
      
      Betty replied on 02 May 2011

       
3. What size is the turntable plate and measurements of inside microwave would help please.
   
   Maureen asked on 03 May 2011
   1. Hi Maureen,
      Would be hard for me now as I have returned the unit but it was big enough for me to put in a normal sized dinner plate but the height was just about enough to put a measuring jug in.
      It's not the biggest microwave I have had and not the smallest.
      They have these on display in the tesco stores (decent sized ones) so you can look at them in there to decide if it's big enough.
      
      Darren replied on 03 May 2011

       
   2. Hi Maureen
      The plate is 8.5 inches in diameter, inside of the microwave measurement - length & breadth is 10.5 inches, height is 7 inches.
      
      Nidhi replied on 09 May 2011

       
4. out side sizes please can not get them from net
   
   john asked on 05 May 2011
   1. 45cm L x 33cm W x 26cm D. Hope this helps
      
      Ruth replied on 07 May 2011

       
5. is the microwave silver or stainless steel please. polished or brushed. thanks carol
   
   carol asked on 16 Jul 2011
   1. silver. the descrition and picture fooled me too. and I am very pleased with it.
      
      Heather replied on 23 Aug 2011

       
6. does this R-270 have a clock?
   
   Patricia asked on 19 Aug 2011
   1. No Sorry this model does not have a clock
      
      Shilpa replied on 19 Aug 2011

       
   2. No, it doesn't. It's a good microwave for the price but we do find we have to re-position the glass plate frequently as it comes out of position which is actually quite annoying.
      
      Paula replied on 19 Aug 2011

       
7. I had my last Sharp for 26yrs, does this ones light come on when you open the door?
   
   Martha asked on 11 Jan 2012
   1. Yes. Can't fault it except that it does not have a clock. It has a timer though but thats not the same thing.
      
      Trevor replied on 11 Jan 2012

       
   2. The light does indeed come on upon door opening (also when microwaving).
      
      Hope this helps.
      
      Isobel replied on 11 Jan 2012

       
8. what is the inside made of ?
   
   Patricia asked on 13 Jan 2012
   1. its metal and its very easily cleaned,its a good microwave for the price.
      
      william replied on 13 Jan 2012

       
9. is the interior stainless steel or painted
   
   nerys asked on 13 Jan 2012
   1. hello it's painted and i have to say is beginning to wear away already where the plate turns round. Other than this the microwave is good.
      
      snowdrop replied on 13 Jan 2012

       
   2. My interior is definitelystainless steel
      
      Pamela replied on 14 Jan 2012

       
10. Anyone used the jacket potato function, only to find you have to wait for Microwave to cool down to reuse it. Not happy
    
    lynn asked on 23 Feb 2012
    1. Functions like this are only a guide on any microwave. Pop the potatoes in as normal on a suitable plate or dish. Cook on high for 5 minutes. Open door, check texture [knife or skewer] and turn potatoes 180 degrees. Repeat cooking time. Open door and check texture. Turn again if required. Trial and error until cooked. Cooking this way is more accurate and also allows release heat from the oven each check time. Bon appetit.
       
       Margaret replied on 02 Mar 2012

        
11. CAN YOU SEE THE FOOD COOKING THROUGH THE DOOR WHEN MICROWAVE IS IN USE, HOPE SOMEONE CAN HELP.
    
    THANKS
    
    JEN asked on 03 Mar 2012
    1. The Microwave broke almost immediately after I installed it so I had not real use or experience of the oven.
       I guess you can see the food cooking as the door is glass
       
       Jeff replied on 03 Mar 2012

        
    2. Yes you can as the door is glass and there is a light
       inside
       
       Alan replied on 04 Mar 2012

        
    3. Yep, no problem, the light's bright enoungh and the door is see-thru, much the same as all others/brands.
       
       Ian replied on 04 Mar 2012

        
12. does the microwave stand level on worktop - bought this model yesterday and had to return it to store as base very uneven?
    
    Lesley asked on 23 Mar 2012
    1. Yes, our one does stand level.
       
       Seymour replied on 24 Mar 2012

        
    2. Yes, ours stands level too.
       
       Lucy replied on 25 Mar 2012

        

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