Microwaves

Sharp R34DMBK review

Sharp R34DMBK

CHOICE Expert Rating

67%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent result for cooking broccoli
  • Digital display is bright and clear
  • Good selection of auto cook and auto reheat programs
  • Mirror glass exterior easy to wipe over and clean, fingerprint resistant
  • Excellent result for melting chocolate on auto melt
  • Sealed touch controls easy to wipe over
  • Written auto menu guide under screen for easy reference
  • Inbuilt scales are a handy idea, but in practice they are sensitive and may require continuous adjustment
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK overall
  • Basic instruction manual
  • Only OK for manually reheating solid foods
  • Only OK for defrosting mince
  • Only OK for ease of use
  • Borderline result for defrosting chicken
  • Very poor visibility during operation
  • Inbuilt scales are sensitive and may require continuous adjustment
  • Few cracks and crevices on the exterior where dirt can accumulate
  • Firm pressure required to open door press lever
  • Brand reliability is below average

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
67%
Cooking performance score
Ease of use score
Pizza cooking score
Chicken cooking score
Grilling toast score

Related products

Status
Discontinued model

Specifications

Volume (L)
Oven temperature range (°C)
Power (W)
External dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
Internal dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
Weight (kg)
Pizza diameter (cm, claimed)
Contact
sharp.net.au

Cost

Price
$329.00
Running costs/10yrs

Features

Fan forced
Fan assisted
Racks supplied
Rotisserie
Height extension ring
Lid holder
Thermostat light
Other accessories

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