SHARP R861SLM, 900 W, Combination Flatbed Microwave, Silver, 25 Litres, 15 programs

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There are six auto menu functions at the press of a button: jacket potato, pizza, rice, oven chips, cake and roast chicken. But still, on a day-to-day basis the Sharp R861SLM is easier to clean than a microwave with a turntable. We act as a credit broker not a lender, offering credit products provided exclusively by Klarna Bank AB UK branch (BR020956), a branch of Klarna AB (556737-0431) which is authorised and regulated by the Swedish Financial Services Authority. The microwave function has 11 power levels (from 0% to 100% in 10% intervals), while convection temperatures span 110°C to 230°C, and weight-based defrosting ranges from 100g to 2kg in 100g increments.

SHARP R861SLM, 900 W, Combination Flatbed Microwave, Silver

We last changed our test program in February 2018 which means that, if you’re looking at results for microwaves tested before and after this date, they will not be directly comparable.The controls allow for a nice degree of customisability: in addition to a child lock, the Eco function enables you to turn off the display to save power, and a mute button stops the appliance from beeping. Featuring a whole host of pre-programmed auto cook settings such as pizza, fish and popcorn, as well as five different power levels, weight defrost settings, digital clock and a countdown timer– this microwave has all the essentials nailed down. In the event that you do struggle however, the instruction manual is pretty straightforward to follow. With a 23-litre capacity, oven temperature of up to 200°C and six auto cooking programs, this combination microwave is an absolute steal. This includes setting the clock, opening and closing the door, loading and unloading the oven, using the power and time controls, reading the display, cleaning, and the instructions and information provided by the manufacturer.

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In terms of features, this microwave focuses on doing the basics well, with five power levels ranging up to 800W, plus a few additional tricks up its sleeve including 7 auto cook programs.For those who use the appliance infrequently, a simpler (read: cheaper) model may hit the sweet spot. Turning to Auto Cook programmes, I used the A-06 rice pre-set to cook 300g of rice with 600ml of water.

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Simply place one inside the machine, heat according to the instructions, then use it to clear up the filthy interior. It combines 3 appliances in 1 with a microwave, grill and convection based oven with a flatbed base (no turntable).This function gradually reduces power from 40% to 30%, then stopping to remind you to turn over the food, before continuing at 20% power. You get all the standard features: buttons to select the time in 10-minute, one-minute and 10-second increments; defrost by weight or time; plus the ability to select cooking method by microwave, grill, oven or a combination of the microwave with one of the others. The top was more cooked at the back than the front, however, so in an ideal world you’d turn it around mid-grilling.

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The Sharp YC-GC52FU-B 25L Microwave with Grill and Convection showed a little unevenness in some tests but thrived at others.While it doesn’t have the same range or quality of auto programmes as the more high-end models – and its grill setting is on the weak side – it offers a decent microwave and excellent convection performance, managing to fit in a good amount of food while not taking up too much of your countertop space. This is the overall score for microwave heating when the microwave has previously been in use and has warmed up. This cookie is part of Google Analytics and is used by us to distinguish you from other users as well as to generate statistical data about your user behaviour. Hack: cut a lemon in half and squeeze the juice from both pieces into a microwave-safe bowl filled with water. It’s incredibly easy to use, and unlike so many other microwaves, it will be an asset to your kitchen’s aesthetic.