This is my second Sharp microwave. The first lasted 20 years. I applaud the changes made on my new microwave. I'm still getting use to some of them but I am extremely pleased with the product. It is basically very similar to my first one which was flat in the back. This one has a bulge in the back which does interfere with the centralized plug in the back of the enclosure. This is not a huge problem but did surprise me since it does stick out of the enclosure about a half inch. I highly recommend this product!
Perfect size microwave ! After adjusting to some different functions, find it easy to use. Seems more powerful than my old one, plus it takes up less space. Got it in black, to match other kitchen accessories. Looks great!
Disappointed with this microwave for several reasons: 1) This was purchased to replace a same cu-ft Sharp Carousel oven, but the rotating glass base is about 1" narrower than the original glass base. WHY? 2) This new glass base has 3 "feet" under it, but they are much closer to the center than the original, and this destabilizes the glass: when I pull something out of the oven the glass frequently pulls out with the food. Terrible. 3) The speed of rotation is very different than the old model. The old oven spun at 3 RPM, meaning one full turn of the glass took 20 seconds, so you could set the time as needed to get your dishes or mugs to spin the exact amount to return the handle back to the starting point rather than being rotated way around to the back. This is terrible. 4) I hate having to press the Time Cook button before I enter the cook time. After 30 years of simply entering the cook time, this is really annoying. 5) The dark interior makes it much, MUCH harder to see the food and dishware, and especially any spatters on the oven. The old lighter (off-white) color insider was perfect.
Went to stores and websites looking for a microwave that had all the ‘right stuff’. Some were too big, too small, too expensive, had a handle, not the right color inside or out, too heavy, etc. This particular model had the features I was looking for. I am pleased with it.