Microwaves

Sharp R42CVST review

Sharp R42CVST

CHOICE Expert Rating

72%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Stop and start buttons are obvious and outlined in red and green.
  • Audio feedback when using controls.
  • Control panel is easy to wipe over. Sealed touch controls.
  • High/low rack supplied plus a rotisserie accessory.
  • Built-in kit is available for this product.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Symbols only on digital display so may need to refer to manual when selecting auto cook programs.
  • No preheat indicator, however 1 faint audible beep when temperature has been reached. Microwave will continue to run.
  • Many small holes on the inside of the microwave that can accumulate dirt.
  • Shiny stainless steel interior only OK to wipe over, baked on residue can be difficult to remove, requires extra attention.
  • Difficult to clean around exposed grill element, cannot be lowered.
  • Some stainless steel on exterior, which shows fingerprint marks and requires extra attention.
  • Slightly noisy cooling fan, cooling fan will stay on at least 3 mins this can depend on the power and time setting.
  • Restricted diameter when using the supplied high/low rack, due to feet.
  • Long preheat time when heating to 200°C on convection.
  • Door becomes hot when using grill or convection care needs to be taken so the door does not close on oneself.
  • Unable to reach 200°C when preheated. Beeps at 180°C Stops running and temperature drops rapidly.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
72%
Cooking performance score
76%
Ease of use score
63%
Visibility rating
Borderline
Cooking vegetables score
100%
Defrosting mince meat score
100%
Defrosting a whole chicken score
70%
Reheating score
70%
Grilling score
100%
High temperature baking score
55%
Combination roasting score
60%
Combination baking pizza
55%

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
89%
Brand satisfaction score
83%
Country of origin
China
Warranty (years)
1
Shop Ethical rating
D

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Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Built-in
Number of power levels
10
Microwave wattage (W)
1100
Claimed external dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
33 x 55 x 51
Useable cavity dimensions measured (cm, H x W x D)
22 x 39 x 39
Useable shelf (turntable) diameter (cm)
33
Usable volume (L)
33
Website
sharp.net.au

Cost

Price
$949.00
Annual standby cost (40c/kWh)
$2.28
Annual running costs (40c/kWh)
$16.14

Features

Sensor cook
Sensor reheat
Auto cook
Auto reheat
Adjust time during cooking
Quick boost start
Inverter technology
Delayed start or pre-set cooking
Kitchen timer (standalone)
Multi-stage cooking
Child lock

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