Microwaves

Sharp R890EST review

Sharp R890EST

CHOICE Expert Rating

79%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Good visibility through door.
  • Excellent result for melting chocolate on auto melt.
  • Word prompt on digital display as well as written labelling for auto menus.
  • Labelling is clear with written functions.
  • Digital display is bright and clear.
  • Audio feedback when using controls.
  • Sealed touch controls easy to wipe over.
  • Melt and soft program.
  • Hot surface label on top of unit.
  • Comprehensive instructions with cooking guidelines and recipes.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Firm pressure required to open door, press lever.
  • Stainless steel interior OK to wipe over, requires extra attention.
  • Grill rack supplied accommodates high and low grilling, but does not accommodate trays.
  • Brushed stainless steel exterior shows fingerprint marks and may require extra attention.
  • Difficult to clean around exposed grill element.
  • May need to refer to manual initially.
  • Noisy cooling fan.
  • No preheat indicator.
  • Some cracks and crevices on the exterior.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
79%
Cooking performance score
82%
Ease of use score
72%
Visibility rating
Good
Cooking vegetables score
100%
Defrosting mince meat score
89%
Defrosting a whole chicken score
70%
Reheating score
66%
Grilling score
85%
High temperature baking score
90%
Combination roasting score
85%
Combination baking pizza
75%

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)
32 x 52 x 51
Useable cavity dimensions measured (cm, H x W x D)
22 x 35 x 36
Useable shelf (turntable) diameter (cm)
30
Usable volume (L)
28
Website
sharp.net.au

Cost

Price
$549.00
Annual standby cost (40c/kWh)
$3.04
Annual running costs (40c/kWh)
$17.90

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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