Sharp R959SLMA Freestanding microwave reviews

Here’s a list of the questions other shoppers have asked owners of the Sharp R959SLMA

1. Can you roast a joint on combination? I have had a Panasonic for years but they have now removed this from their new micro/combis and I'm wondering about changing brand. thank you.
   
   JEAN asked on 24 Jan 2011
   1. Yes you can roast a joint on combo you can also express cook joints from frozen
      eg press roast beef /lamb
      enter weight press start auto minute once to start cooking
      dual cooking combo
      beef 15 min per 450 gms
      pork 16 mins " " "
      poultry 10 mins" " "
      hope this helps you to make an informed decision.
      
      Raymond replied on 24 Jan 2011

       
   2. You can set the combo in many different manual combinations, the cooking charts within the operating manual provide guidance on settings and cooking time dependent upon type of meat and weight.
      
      Graham replied on 24 Jan 2011

       
2. as the r959 slma have shalves
   
   mary asked on 16 Mar 2011
   1. No, but it comes with a round wire stand that could be used as a shelf.
      I bought a earlier model and it lasted 11 years so this is a replacement. Well worth the money.
      
      brenda replied on 16 Mar 2011

       
3. is the oven fan assisted.
   
   christine asked on 27 Mar 2011
   1. no
      
      Raymond replied on 28 Mar 2011

       
4. I have to replace my m/wave Model R953SLM, but it has shelves.
   
   Can I use my Oven shelves in model R959SLMA.
   
   Elizabeth asked on 29 Mar 2011
   1. Yes if the shelves are 14.5" wide.
      
      James replied on 02 Apr 2011

       
   2. dont use shelving so cannot give you a accurate answer, but it does come with wire racking that can be used as shelving.
      
      brenda replied on 04 Apr 2011

       
   3. why would you want to use old shelves in a new microwave that is already supplied with shelves.
      
      
      Pauline replied on 06 Apr 2011

       
5. why all the confusion about shelves? Pauline says it has shelves whereas Brenda
   says it hasn't. Are they talking about different model?
   
   Peter asked on 16 Apr 2011
   1. It most certainly has 2 shelves, plus the usual round free-standing, different height duo.
      
      James replied on 19 Apr 2011

       
   2. Oh yes it has two shelves. Mainly used if using the oven mode. Like baking cakes. Where you don't want rotating mixture. You still get rotating bottom bit. Oven is great. Baked a cake- and come out well. Its a good buy.
      
      rakhee replied on 19 Apr 2011

       
6. is this true combination cooking
   
   
   Barbara asked on 21 Apr 2011
   1. I dont use the combination but the instruction book shows how to use it as a combination and it has all the racking and shelves to do so.
      I am very pleased with my microwave.
      
      brenda replied on 21 Apr 2011

       
7. What takes the place of the fan assissted pven
   
   eric asked on 05 Jun 2011
   1. It is a convection oven & microwave.
      There are fans to keep the case cool, but no internal fans moving the air.
      
      Nigel replied on 05 Jun 2011

       
   2. you're right, but I don't find it a problem. I just use the conventional oven part on normal temps (not reducing for fan) It cooks all my cakes just like a large oven, although, if big, I sometimes turn half way, to prevent sides burning. Very pleased with the whole thing.
      
      Pat replied on 06 Jun 2011

       
   3. The hot air blows thru the back of the oven. I do tend to drop the temp one notch from conventional temps as with other convection ovens. This is the second Sharp model of this size I have owned. I was so satisfied with the first one, which I owned for 12 years. And don't forget Nigel, it is also has a high wattage Grill too!
      
      John replied on 07 Jun 2011

       
8. How can I change the temperature of the microwave? When I try to heat anything in it, it just comes out cold.
   
   Shehzor asked on 17 Aug 2011
   1. press once comes up 250-press again etc to lower temp
      microwave is same..start as above...every time you open door ..start button must be pressed.
      hope that this helps
      
      
      Judy replied on 23 Aug 2011

       
   2. Punch in the time first using the 10 minute, 1 minute, 10 second buttons and then the power required by pressing the Microwave power button until you get the percentage you require. Then press Start.
      
      Chris replied on 25 Aug 2011

       
9. can you set the oven to a high temp then lower it during cooking
   
   elizabeth asked on 20 Sep 2011
   1. Yes. I turn it off and straightaway turn it back on with the new parameters. However, I think one can simply reset the required temperature by pushing the appropriate buttons! ;-)
      
      David replied on 20 Sep 2011

       
10. Hi bought one of these today and roasted a chicken the back at the fan is covered in burnt juice how do you remove this tried lemons no good any ideas ?
    Thanks Keith
    
    Keith asked on 25 Nov 2011
    1. Sorry Keith I have no idea - the book suggest that you warm lemons and water then wipe down. When I have roasted a chicken I do it in pyrex casserole dish with lid on breast down so that it soaks all the juices/flavour into the breast to keep moist.
       
       cherie replied on 25 Nov 2011

        
    2. sorry cannot help. Have never used my microwave to roast chicken.
       
       brenda replied on 28 Nov 2011

        
11. Have had combination microwaves for many years. I'd like to know when you cook in CONVECTION mode only does the grill stay on or go off? Recently tried a Panasonice which had the grill on for pre heating but then the grill also stayed on CONSTANTLY when cooking in convection mode and thus burned everything. Returned to retailler for refund and was advised must be faulty, have read on other reviews that this is not the case?.. Thanks.
    
    Louise asked on 24 Dec 2011
    1. This has not been an issue. Just cooking bread and had a look- grill definitely not on. It is great, but be sureyouhave enough clearance above as this was not on the details until we unpacked the instruction book! It need 13cm clear above
       
       Ginette replied on 24 Dec 2011

        
    2. there is no grill in the sharp combination microwave
       
       
       Raymond replied on 24 Dec 2011

        
12. There seem to be two models - the SLM and the SLMA. Do they both have a grill? If not, which one has the grill and is this the one on sale at the moment?
    
    Debbie asked on 15 Jan 2012
    1. the one I bought is a R959SLM with a top grill, I dont know about a SLMA or if they do another microwave with the same large capacity as mine that also has a grill. hope this helps
       
       David replied on 15 Jan 2012

        
13. Can you program it e.g.:wait for 20 minutes then cook for 6 minutes, wait for one minute and cook for 10 minutes on a different power setting? My current microwave does this and I use it all the time. Also, can you stick in a bowl of frozen peas and just press "cook" and it will stop when the peas are cooked? Again, my current microwave used to do this but that feature has broken which is why I am here!
    
    Diana asked on 18 Jan 2012
    1. I think you can get three cooking cycles rather than 4, so you would end up with cook - wait - cook.
       
       Amongst the 'express defrost' options there are no peas, but perhaps mince might work for you? There is not a huge suite of automatic microwave only cook cycles.
       
       I would add that this machine is bought by people who want a small convection oven/grill - its capable of microwaving too but its real power lies in combined microwave/oven/grill.
       
       It works for me - I save a few kilowatts by not using my main oven for small loads - but it looks like you might need a microwave only product theat has lots of programs?
       
       http://www.sharp.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/gb/hs.xsl/-/html/product-details.htm?product=R959SLMA&cat=200
       
       Nigel replied on 18 Jan 2012

        
    2. Hi Diana,
       I'm afraid the A to your first Q about the Sharp's program-ability is that it is not able to do complex settings such as that. As Nigel has stated, the strength of this model is it's convection/grill/micro power. I bake bread, cook main meals and simply re-heat coffee with mine.
       I have now used a Sharp for about 12 years. This is my second unit. The first wore out after about 11 years.
       It does what I need and it's reliable.
       
       John replied on 19 Jan 2012

        
    3. agree with johns reply but might add it is a big oven its also my second sharp i got rid of the old onewhich was still working after 20 years or more we had a new kitchen so it was updated have had no problems with this one
       
       steve replied on 21 Jan 2012

        
14. about to replace my Sharp R-957M. What is the difference between R959SLMA and R959 SLM?
    
    pamela asked on 22 Jan 2012
    1. hi pamela ,
       no difference at all, both know as the same number hope this answers your question
       
       irene replied on 24 Jan 2012

        
    2. I've had three now 1st was great, 2nd nothing but probs, 3rd 2yrs old seems ok (touch wood) all very similar to close to bother. its the biggest I've found without going comercial
       
       Richard replied on 24 Jan 2012

        
    3. it's the same machine my 1st lasted over 8 years gave it to a relative , still going strong. just bought a new one from dixons great machine.
       
       Eric replied on 25 Jan 2012

        
15. Could you tell me if there is a timer I can use to set the conventional oven to come on?
    
    Jean asked on 28 Feb 2012
    1. sorry no timer.
       
       roger replied on 03 Mar 2012

        
    2. Sorry. as above no timer
       
       john replied on 03 Mar 2012

        
    3. no timer no clock
       
       khalid replied on 05 Mar 2012

        

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