Sharp R98STMAA Freestanding, microwave

+ Large capacity, two shelves.

- On previous identical Sharp model, the LCD display failed and could not be repaired.

+ Fast heating up, easy to use, very clear (apart from setting the time) instruction manual. Comprehensive recipe book. Following their instructions on cleaning, using half a lemon in a bowl of water, makes cleaning easy.

- The slide in shelves. You have to turn cakes half way through cooking. This defeats the object, as cakes may collapse. Using the lower round rack produces just as good results.

+ Easy to use and excellent performance.

- A bit noisy when using convection feature.

+ size, ease of use. -

- Timer buttons could be larger. also start stop button larger

+ Having bought a Sharp Carosel Combi Cooker almost 25 years ago, and used it almost every day. I knew Sharp to be a quality product, so had no hesitation in buying a replacement when mine started to fail. I was shocked to discover the new Cooker cost less than my original did all those years ago, and had a bigger capacity, plus many other time saving features. I am still getting to know my cooker, and am daily surprised at the things it does at the touch of a button. I still have not found the 'magic' button that automatically cleans the oven, washes the dishes and pops them back in the cupboard they came from yet, but I feel sure it is there if I look hard enough.

- Have not discovered any as yet, but will not be too dissapointed if the 'magic' button mentioned above does not materialise.

+ Size is good.

- Construction does not compare with a previous product made by Panasonic that we had some years ago.