SHARP YC-MG252AU-S 25 Litre 900W Digital Microwave with 1000W Grill, 11 power levels, ECO Mode, defrost function, LED cavity light - Silver

Very easy to use, has many different functions to choose from and I like the grill option, it's really worth the money and it's easy to keep it clean. It's large enough to make a meal for a few people and looks very stylish, I like the touch pad style which is better for my Osteoarthritis.

the corner of the door cracked and small piece broken . now it is not safe to use

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.

Very pleased with microwave. Easy to use. easy to clean

Microwave does not operate until you open and close the door (a safety feature if you have kids). It only start after pressing 30sec button or power then time. The older version any timer button would suffice and you did not need the door to be opened then closed again after the first timer cycle finished. The internal light is a warm light where a white light would be better. The fan also does not extract the steam that well so make sure to wipe with a dry cloth/paper towel. The good parts: loads of space, but element could be higher as e.g. pre-cooked rice (Uncle Bens etc.) does not turn in the bag as it gets caught between the grill elements above (not so good I know) but (marginal). I can fit my Sistema Rice Cooker in it easily, hight and width wise. Fairly easy to use and clean. Loads of cooking options. Was reasonable in value in its class at time I bought it 2 years ago and still going strong. [Touch Wood]. Hope this helps someone out there 👽.