Sharp R-1214 1-1/2-Cubic-Foot 1100-Watt Over-the-Counter ...

• Unique, over-the-counter, 1100-watt microwave with Smart & Easy sensor technology
• Auto-Touch control panel; 24 automatic settings; 7-digit, 2-color lighted LCD display
• Convenient functions include Minute Plus, Keep Warm, Popcorn, and Hot Water
• 1-1/2 cubic-foot capacity; 14-1/8-inch in diameter turntable for even heating
• Measures 23-7/8 by 14-1/16 by 15-9/16 inches

Great Product:
First let me explain why I purchased the Sharp "OTC". We recently updated our kitchen and decided on a standard hood vent for above our stove. When it came time to replace our Microwave that had been sitting on the counter, we wanted one that was a "space saver", i.e. Over-the-counter. There were very few to choose from! So we decided to go with the sharp. I have not been disappointed at all! I was originally concerned about the installation. It was a breeze. The sharp is a nice size microwave as well, not a compact. As for the 5 stars I've given it, I have very little complaints. Pros: Big & powerful. Fairly easy to install. Great price (as compaired to Over the Stove types). This model has many great features as well. Sensor reheating, presets for popcorn, frozen foods,..etc. Cons: Sensor reheat over heats food just slightly. Some reheating features are slightly complicated to use, so I don't bother. (lots of button combinations that I can't seem to remember yet) I hope this was helpful.

Review:
I bought this produce recently and so far so good. In particular it looks great in the kitchen because it is one of the few available "over the counter" microwaves which means that it looks like a built in without the price. I'm very happy and I thought the service through Amazon was great.

average:
I was not so whipped up with this unit like I thought I would be. The unit feels flimsy and does not have that feeling of being solidly built. You have to use it to see what I mean. I expected the unit to be built like a tank, coming from Sharp. It does work ok and it looks ok. The service from Amazon was first class.

Excellent microwave:
The under-cabinet design meets our counterspace needs. It works great heating items quickly. Excellent quality.

Buyer beware!:
We bought this product about 14 months ago and installed it in our newly renovated kitchen about 10 months ago. When the microwave works, it's a good microwave -- works well, good looking, nice automatic sensors -- however, we've had some problems with it. The big problem for us (and this is a big problem) is that in the 10 months we've had it one of the three internal fuses shorted out on 3 different occasions. Now that it's out of it's 1-year warranty the price of fixing that fuse looks like its >$100. Also, this microwave is going to be tough to replace becasue we've built the cabinet opening custom for this microwave. I'm also going to complain to my kitchen designer and make sure that this appliance isn't going to be recommended to his other customers. Unreliable quality makes for an expensive appliance.