Sharp R959SLMA Freestanding, microwave

+ The instruction book is easy to understand which makes operating the micowave very easy. It is also very easy to keep clean

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+ When this is ones only oven the capacity is vital. This is the only domestic model with the large capacity.

- This is our second unit - life of the diffuser could be better

+ excellent size. cooks everything very well and extremely versatile.

- Only bad point would be that interior can become stained if you do not scrub after use, could do with easy clean lining.

+ Its so easy to cook Sunday roast,and Just put in weight and the cooking time is done for you and it gives you juicy meat all the time. Always cook all our meats in the Combi micro evrytime the sure way to get a good roast Joint every time

- No bad points

+ I am delighted with this product as I previously had a sharp combi microwave and wanted similar again. I cannot find any fault with it, it is delightful.

- No bad points only good.

+ Large cavity, cooks evenly, controls easy to use.

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+ Shelves

- Defrost needs too much programming - a simple 'Defrost - 10mins' (or whatever) would be appreciated!

+ Similar model to our previous SHARP microwave (which lasted 10 years +).
Excellent range of features. Good internal capacity.

- walls of microwave get quite hot (unlike previous SHARP model).

+ I find the two shelves when used as an overn, handy I'm doubling the capcity as compared with other mico waves

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+ Large, flexible, easy to clean. Straightforward operation

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+ large capacity, easy to use auto cook programmes
Very good, comprehensive and easy to use recipe and cook book

- Rather heavy

+ Large capacity, good design, easily used as a stand alone oven

- There are no bad points. I had the earlier model for over 20 years hope this model lasts as long.

+ Really spacious microwave and oven, we have replace on old double oven with a single main oven with this as a second oven/microwave, and couldn't be more pleased - it's great.

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+ Ease of use and features.

- A bit on the bulky side.

+ The design is the same as our previous Microwave oven. We had no problems with that one so we decided to have another the same. It fits into our kitchen decor so what more would we want.

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+ Very simple controls
Clear easy to use guide book
Very large and stable turntable
easy to clean interior and exterior

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+ Large oven Good control panel Runs quietly

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+ having a large combination cooker is very good

- my wife finds it very difficult to use (to technical)

+ Easy to use. Great capacity ~ it's replaced my regular oven. It does everything I could want it to. Highly recommended.

- Not keen on the handle sticking out at the front but it doesn't cause a problem.

+ Very large.

- Too complicated to use all features - gave up trying to read instruction manual as didn't make sense!

+ This is our main oven; after we bought it we had a heatwave so lived on salads; we have only really got started with it over the last few weeks and so far we are delighted with the results; it is easy to operate and looks good in our kitchen.

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+ easy to operate nice size nice looking

- slow at oven cooking food plate slips some times and struggles to turn hard to clean grease off even when put in soak for while

+ the actual oven program is very good we now cook all our sunday joints using this product

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+ Very easy to use .The instruction book is very good and easy to follow.

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+ Extra large capacity. Ease of use. Large handle - especially useful in a kitchen.Two inner shelves as well a low and high rack for use with the turntable. Excellent recipe book supplied with the instruction manual.
Since buying the Sharp, we have not used our conventional oven as this is economical and so easy to use.
Great product!!

- Can't think of anything.

+ Over all excellent

- Removable top and insides for easy cleaning Would be an advantage if possible

+ unusual size, easy usage, easy cleaning

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+ I like the large capacity which doubles as an extra oven when baking or having to cook more than one dish at different temperatures. Cooks jacket potatoes really well. It also is an ecellent oven for baking cakes, scones, pastry and meringues.

- I previously owned a Sharp Rotisserie which was in constant use for 17 years, but I note the new microwave doesn't include a one touch reheat and also has less programmes on auto cook compared to my old oven.

+ Easy menu option and one touch cook functions are a god send. I love that there are two removable shelves for ease and volume of cooking. Microwave is powerful and does an eficient job. Very easy to clean inside.

- Buttons show signs of wear reasonaly quickly, but has no effect on their working.

+ I like everything about the microwave

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+ All except - see below

- LCD display in our previous unit failed

+ cracking combi at a great price. Great second oven, grill and microwave

- Very big - need a big kitchen/area to house it

+ Size of oven. Having two shelves. Ease of use. Timer.

- Not as even cooking on the shelves as on the rotating base.

+ Everything

- Nothing

+ It cooks really quickly in comparison to our normal oven (which is now broke).

- Not always sure which grill/pan to use - unlike normal microwave.

+ The good points are . There are no bad points.
It does everything it claims to do but with great style , Its a big machine with big attitude.

- Have not found any yet. in fact its so good the people across the road got one last week

+ extremely good on all settings,particularly good on convection. i very rarely use my main oven since purchasing this oven.

- graphics a bit difficult to read .a different colour combination may work better but overall no complaints.

+ Capacity - excellent; versatility - excellent; very pleased with ease of programming and overall performance.

- Wish the control panel were easier to see/read. Needs to be in strong light and in our kitchen it isn't. My husband has to take a torch to it.

+ to be able to cook all types of foods in variable ways with ease

- it has no bad ponits when all ovens have to be cleaned

+ Does everything and more that we use it for. Purchased this one as a replacement for our last microwave which was the exact same model. It lasted for many years and as we were so impressed we didn't want to risk getting a different model or make. It is the versatility and the ease of use that we value most and have even cooked a full roast dinner in it for a family of five.

- The writing on the touch pads are a tad too small so my partner says, but his sight is not too good anyway!

+ Good cooking results, with easy programmes, that can cook entire sunday lunch in one go.

- No sensor reheat function, which would make the ultimate all in one family size combination mircowave available.

+ Cooks food well. Easy to use. Does what it says it can.

- Cannot remove splash marks of back of interior despite cleaning each time it has been used and trying quite a few different products. Rest of interior easy to clean though.

+ Stylish, easy to use, cooks well in all formats

- Control panel looks flimsy, more auto defrost options required.

+ big oven lots of room for everything well made. good build quality overall a good oven

- only bleeps once to tell you time is up and needs longer timer for cooking

+ We particularly like the convection oven. We have replaced our standard cooker with this oven and have a separate 2 ring hob to use for small things.

- We do not like the auto shutdown of the display and the way you have to open the door to activate the oven.

+ very efficient with cooking time on all aspects,but particularly the convection oven,which switches off immediately,then cools down very quickly. I find this especially good with chicken,which very easily overcooks.

- took me several attempts with setting the clock using the quick step guide(o.k. with proper manual). still very heavy to move, but as it is more convenient than a full sized cooker, I can forgive that!

+ I had the previous model so am used to how it works. It is great to use as an oven as well as a microwave. Have used one for years as my main oven. It is so versatile. I love it so much that when I got a new kitchen I wanted a brand new one so just got the latest model and gave my son the old one.

- Dont like cleaning the fat splashes if roasting. But that is the same with every oven.

+ Size

- Nothing like as easy to operate as my othe (Panasonic) Microwave.

+ It does everything you could want.

- Its a bit clunky

+ This has two shelves as well as a turntable. I find that I use this more than my conventional oven. It is so well designed and easy to use.

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+ Being able to cook and roast from frozen by weight. Auto cook programs and auto defrost make this a very versatile unit.

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+ large size ideal for families, easy to use , excellent features, use it more than my standard oven especially for the kid's meals
Ceramic turntable instead of glass - easyto clean and doesn't stain like glass does Oven cools down really quickly so you can easily switch from oven to microwave feature within 5mins
Dual oven shelves

- Oven shelf has marked the inside of the microwave oven - scratches on both side of the oven cavity where the shelf is pulled in and out.

+ Clear easy to use instructions. Good capacity, it will roast a joint, with the shelves it is easy to cook a couple of layers of food in the conventional oven. Easy to open with large handle.

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+ I have had another sharp microwave almost the same model for the past 7 years was very pleased with old one and i am sure i will be just as pleaed with this new one.
They are much cheaper now than they were 7 years ago.

- none i can think of!

+ It is a great cooker. It is easy to use and the dual cook function works really well. The recipe book is comprehensive and easy to understand. A good product.

- Nothing that I can see so far but people looking at this product should note that it is a very big oven and therefore takes up a fair bit of space.

+ excellent microwave - this is the 3rd one I have had - so simple to use

- haven't found any yet

+ Large capacity, versatile, power saving feature, excellent reviews from user recommendations.

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+ Repeat of previous SHARP similar microwave which gave us good service over many years.
New microwave controls more 'user friendly'.

- Wall of microwave gets very hot during use.

+ Good all round combi oven with stylish looks

- Have to open door and start oven after pre-heating - some foods we put in at the beginning of pre-heat

+ Large capacity and simple controls. Stainless steel lining easy to clean and large turntable makes cooking less of a chore. It will be particularly useful on Christmas day when one needs all the oven space one can get.

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+ Very pleased with the size of the oven, have use the convention alot, after preheating the oven, you could set the time per the recipe, turn the dish once during cooking and it would have cooked.

- My last combination microwave had a bottom grill which was really good for cooking pizza's unfortunately this has not.

+ Huge capacity and excellent accessories make this a very versatile oven

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+ Very good machine. and I have beenusing micro waves for 40 yrs. I have not used my oven since buying it.

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+ Does exactly what it promises. Capacity ideal for my purpose.

- Nothing yet discovered!

+ I bought this to replace a combi oven but this one is much better. I particularly like the shelves and the capacity.

- The turntable mechanism is a bit flimsy

+ large capacity; ease of use; plenty of facilities

- The handle could be a bit of a problem in some situations as it protrudes a little. Not a problem for me.

+ Excellent unit.

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- No power setting on Grill

+ Completely satisified with product received - simple to operate, easy to clean and extremely pleased with this purchase

- No to report

+ Large volume. Easy quick start.

- Less pre-defined defrost/cook options compared to previous similar Sharp model.

+ Has all the cooking requirements that the ordinary kitchen cook would ever need.

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+ large capacity, quick warm up time.

- interior easily stained and marks hard to remove.

+ Only good!

- Fan is tiny bit noisy (but not bothered really by that.)

+ energy saving mode is good, and does everything it says it does well.

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+ Size and Sharp microwave pedigree (their previous combi lasted us 26 years)

- Takes some getting used to if using all features.

+ Improvement on previous model

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+ I previously owned a Sharp Rotiserie which was in constant use for 17 years. I was delighted I was able to purchase a similar model at almost 1 third cost of original microwave. I like the large capacity of the oven which I am also able to use as a second oven when baking several cakes etc. The choice of either turntables or oven runners is a bonus. Auto Cook options give good resulots.

- The only downside to this microwave is I miss sensor cook programmes which my original Sharp Oven had.

+ Excellent in all ways. Functions well as a grill and oven as well as microwave and the pre programmed elements are excellent.

- The only thing I would change would be the control panel which can be a little difficut to read in certain lights.

+ does what it says it should

- digital timer is too fussy

+ large family size
easy to clean
speedy cooking

- doesn't pre-heat oven

+ Looks nice, does what it says on the package.

- None really, works fine.

+ Ease of use, great capacity and does what it says.

- Temprature goes down in 20 degree stages, would be helpful in 10's

+ Large capacity, easy to use, alternative racks for different uses

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+ preheats the oven quickly
cooks evenly
good capacity
nicely styled

- Ican't think of any, I was so impressed with it that I bought one for my daughter too.

+ large for family use

- timer not long enough

+ This is a replacement for a very similar but much older model. Excellent product, very versatile and easy to use.

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+ Large capacioty

- Seems to take a long time to cook compared with the 1000W Panasonic I had

+ A really lovely spacious oven and gives good results

- The interior marks very easily and will not just wipe whilst hot as others I have had, I have to use a cream abrasive which in time will mark the interior

+ replaced older model after 5 years of service this one is lighter altho the same dimentions. there are only two of us at home now and i use it every day in many different ways still experimenting on recipes satisfied customer

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+ Looks good and works very well.

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+ As a microwave its great - the door allows easy viewing, the power rating is adjustable; there are various auto cook settings where you provide the weight of the food and off it goes. The capcity of the oven is great and allows you to put in various trays of food for cooking although you do have to move them around at intervals to get even cooking.

- none so far.

+ Large capacity,versatility ,also a good ceramic plate.

- Shelves have to be removed to microwave.

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- Have to wait for oven to reach temp BEFORE inserting food - else it burns!
Can't use another program after Oven befoer it has completed cooling cycle, which can take some time

+ Works well; large capacity

- Small text on controls are hard to read, especially when the light isn't good
Very tall, so hides over-worktop shelves

+ Sunday roast has never been so easy perfect joints on outo cook every time,evry thing is good all the auto cook and auto defrosts,we havent cooked a lamb chicken pork beef in the oven since qick clean perfect every time

- No Bad points

+ My previous microwave was a sharp combi and this one is as good as the last. I really find the fixed shelves an advantage when using the oven. The extra height is also a bonus.

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+ simple to uses good size & stand by mode was very good to save energy

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+ So far just a very good product.

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+ really too soon to say.

- Really too soon to say

+ really good microwave, this is the second sharp I have bought, you could use this oven and never touch the conventional one ever again, great capacity!

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