SHARP YC-MG02U-B 800W Digital Touch Control Microwave with 20 L Capacity, 1000W Grill & Defrost Function – Black

My 3rd Sharp microwave. The 1st was a big combination job, brilliant and long-lasting; 2nd was also a combination, but didn't last very long. This time I decided I only needed a very simple one, but it had to be big enough to take my 30cm dinner plates. Bizarrely, this combination one was £20 cheaper than the simple one, so I went for it. I haven't used most of its features, but it works fine for simple heating up, that being all I need it for, but it beeps excessively! The door button is easy to use, and it opens gently enough. One has to press the 'microwave' button before entering a time, which is pretty annoying - it should default to microwave - but the start button does default to 30 seconds microwave, and one can add to that with the time buttons, so not too difficult once one gets used to it.It beeps every time I press any button, and five times at the end of the programme - and it won't shut up if I immediately open the door, nor will it let me activate the Stop/Clear button while it's beeping. If I neglect to take my food/drink out of the microwave, it beeps (twice) again five minutes later, which can be helpful, but it also beeps (twice) five minutes after I have taken it out! Why? What is the point of that? Mobile phones can be set for silent operation of keys, so why can't we have a silent option on a microwave? (It should still beep at the end of the programme, but that's the only beep I ever really need to hear from my microwave!) It is very annoying that I can't use it quietly while husband is still asleep.An extra press of the Stop/Clear button removes the time display, to save energy, but it would be better if this were handled by a 'no time display' setting, rather than having to press the key again after every use.

Arrived with an European plug - no good for theUk and though you could use an adapter wouldn't want to for a high voltage item. This was not stated in the description. Very 😞Returned for a refund.

1st one, the grill had a mind of its own. Rang support and they said it was faulty, and return it for a replacement. Amazon service excellent. Next day new one arrived and the faulty one collected. The new one had the same fault. Grill worked, didn't work, partly worked, beeped during session etc, etc, ...... Rang support who this time confirmed it is a new product and has a known fault with the grill controller. Sharpe are looking into it. They offered to take my name and inform me when the fault was fixed!! NO WAY. This is going back to Amazon for a refund. Very disappointed as my old one, an earlier version of this model, lasted many years without a problem.

Liked the modern appearace and roomy capacity. 900w so very quick. Also ceramic coated interior v easy to wipe down.Didn't like constant bleeps for every touch of keys nor the, sometimes, non responsiveness of the touch keys. If the door is left open to let moisture dissipate the interior light never switches off and the top of the microwave actually heats up alarmingly from the bulb if you forget to shut the door. The touch keys are hard to locate by feel alone as not raised or lit rendering the logos and text quite feint and closely grouped to easily read. As others have pointed out, having to always press microwave power level before setting the cooking time became a chore for me as I felt the 30s interval, instant on button would likely, eventually, wear out either the panel or the mechanism itself. There were many other aspects that frustrated rather than delighted me and my overall opinion was that it was too quirky and unintuitive.Finally, the reason this review is in the past tense is because the display started to intermittently fail after just 5 months and upon contacting Sharp was told they no longer make or support this particular model themselves. They gave me the number of the servicing company that does support it who, after explaining the display issue advised me to return for a refund which I have successfully instigated through my Amazon account via online chat.

ProsGreat defrostEasy to useHuge insideEasy to cleanEven heat in foodConsTakes longer than my previous microwave though the heat is more evenGrill is terrible - it doesn't do anything, no effect even after extended recommended timeOverall, this microwave is an amazing buy for the money, so long as it lasts ok. We're happy with the capacity, the even cooking and the thorough defrost.With other microwaves it's easy to just blast and go and you have to be very cautious not to leave things too long whereas this one seems so steady and reliable, for example I defrosted 10 sausages and within 20 all were evenly and completely done without scalding and mushiness which is great.The digital display is really easy to use - simply press the times you want in increments of 10 minutes or 1 minute, or in 10 seconds. I think the size may actually help with the cooking as there's plenty of space inside. I'm really happy with this and glad I went with the reviews that make this the top seller