5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent: Flatbed microwave is very good and the grill is well worth having

R.K. · 17 October 2022

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } This is my first flatbed, and I don't think I'd go back to a turntable. It is easy to clean and the non-stick lining is great and looks well made. Just a wipe with a soapy cloth. The microwave cooking seems uniform (I really use for ready-meals), and I can use larger and rectangular containers too.This is also the first time that I've had an inbuilt grill and it is impressive with almost instant heat and cooking fish was quick and they browned nicely. Jacket potatoes are fast plus get a crispy jacket.You can use a combination of microwave+grill and can select the proportion of each to be used and here the instruction manual is very useful. For simple microwaving it works so logically even a child could guess it, if they can overcome the child lock! Strangely, and cleverly, the control panel won't work until you open the door, so little fingers don't start it accidentally. (After the initial opening the controls work whether the door is open or closed).A niggle, and I was about to return the machine because of it until I worked out what the instructions meant: the beep is loud and it beeps a lot. It will beep when the cooking is done and then beep every two minutes until you open the door. Poor neighbours! However you can mute the sound completely: open the door, press the child lock once, quickly, and "off" appears briefly. The downside though is it doesn't tell you when the cooking has finished.Overall, excellent machine, large enough for couples (bigger version available for families), it is compact, well made and I'd recommend it, even with the b**ping beeping sound!

5.0 out of 5 stars Good functionality and easy to use. Easily recommend this great machine and great value .

G.D. · 26 February 2025

Really nice microwave . Great functionality ( although like most items nowadays you never seem to use most of it ) and it does work really well . Easy to use. I was slightly sceptical of it not having the usual rotating turntable but this straight forward, flat bed, approach does work extremely well. Took a short while to get used to having the extra power compared to my previous machine however I can highly recommend this . Great machine and great value .

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice microwave.

T. · 2 January 2025

Nice microwave, looks good and has a large usable cavity, it doesn't have a turn-table which is new to me and was a bit weird at first. It does a great job and is easy to clean. At this fairly early usage stage i would recommend this machine. I'm sure with more use the good experience will only increase.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good while it lasted

r.c. · 19 March 2025

A very good microwave , easy to operate and very roomy inside without a turntable. Unfortunately after 9 months it suddenly stopped heating anything so it was returned fir a refund

5.0 out of 5 stars Sharp is totally on point with this flat bed microwave.

J. · 23 May 2024

Living on an island I had a unique problem with turntable microwaves, in a very short space of time, the turntable platform would go rusty as the friction weakens the paint away and the sea air accelerated the dreaded rust. A flatbed resolves this problem, hence my choice.However, this review is to say just how impressed I am with this SHARP microwave in other areas. I’ve had this microwave 2 months so far, I will never go back to a turntable version, and Sharp has exceeded my expectations in all areas.It’s a nice standard size but with great interior volume, cleaning is so easy that it’s done every time with a simple wipe with kitchen roll or towel, you can’t do that with a turn table in the way.The settings are just easy to get along with and nothing complicated. Quick start is 30 seconds a push, a couple of taps and it’s great.At 900w it’s getting two potatoes done in 8 min (12 if they are big ones) that’s 50% quicker than my turntable one so it’s more energy efficient and convenient.It looks very good, quality materials used throughout, I think this will live for a long time. Its longevity increased by easy maintenance.100% recommended, put simply, they have nailed it! This is definitely the one to choose (price / quality / ease of use)

5.0 out of 5 stars Even better than I expected

S. · 19 October 2024

Nice flat base microwave with grill too. Nice preset program settings & easy to use without preset too. I like that the button & finish noises can be muted. I like that the grill can be used without the microwave as well as combined. The defrost worked particularly well. For me it needed to be smaller size as it weighs less and fits in better. Thank you for such a good value quality product.

5.0 out of 5 stars It microwaves

R.A. · 26 November 2023

Reheats leftovers evenly ✅Defrosts meat without cooking ✅Tested poaching egg ✅Porridge ✅Easy to clean (way easier than a turntable) ✅Easy to use (I just press the start button to add 30s a bunch of times) ✅Also has a reminder beep if you don't take your stuff out of the microwave for a few mins after it's done, which is a nice touch.Looks nice, does what I need it to do. Bit more expensive than my previous Tesco value microwave but hopefully will last a considerably longer. Much easier to keep clean than a turn table. £90 well spent so far.

4.0 out of 5 stars to activate all the functions download the manual

M.V. · 8 November 2023

I like how smart it looks. I just needed a solo microwave that was easy to clean and found this is one of the better models out there. Having had this appliance only a day my review is doesn't cover its longevity but has a few tips.If you want the microwave to not budge when opening the door, I would invest in an anti-slip mat. Also the LED light looks like a normal incandescent bulb and is rather dim. I also struggle to make out the labels but no matter, there aren't too many labels.While messing with the buttons I found that there is a Mute function, which I accidentally activated by pressing the child lock button for 5 seconds. This is not spoken about at all in the manual that was in the box, however if you download the manual from manuals lib , it explains this and many other features like the mysterious Eco mode ( turns off the clock display - rather like a sleep mode on PCs ) There is a rather irritating safety lock mode which renders the controls useless after 1 minute inactivity until the door is open then shut. Despite these niggles, its a great microwave :)

Microwave Sharpe 20l flatbed

K. · 11 July 2025

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Arrived with a UK plug

C.C. · 16 May 2025

Microwave looks great, but was sent with a UK plug to Australia. Don't want to cut the plug off otherwise I would void my warranty. Unfortunately, I will have to return it.