Customer Reviews

Sharp AX-700S Superheated Steam Oven

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(I didn't buy this product from this particular store, I am writing this review for THE PRODCUT AX-700s, not for this store)
You will be suprise how this oven can cook tasty and healthy food for you! Yes, is very expensive, but after you see more then 2 tablespoon of grease being expelled from a piece of chicken breast meat using the Super Roast function, you will be so amazed that how much extra fat you have been eating. Since it use water to grill, meat is always moist, and if you like to bake bread, you will have the BEST bread you will ever have (as mentioned in some cookbook, you don't want the bread crust to pre-form before your bread dough is done. A environment filled with moisture can prevent to happen. You can spray water into your regular oven to accomplish this, but is not easy to control the humidity)
Not to mention is it so easy to steam any kind of food without waiting your water to boil.
I spend over $1000 and I have to ship it all the way from Japan for this, but it worth every penny and hassle! MUST BUY if you like to cook healthy and tasty.

This machine is designed with a great concept. SuperSteam Convection function has many Auto settings. I tried to make Duck (using Chicken setting), Grilled Peppers, and Roasted yams and potatoes. They all came out nicely.

However, after using it for more than three months, I would like to give following suggestions for Sharp to improve this machine, before I recommend my friends to buy one:
1. Make it less noisy, please! No matter which functions you use, including Draining and Rescale, this machine makes laud noise. It is as laud as my Kitchen Hood.
2. Longer steam time, please! This machine only let me have 35 minutes, in Manuel, for steaming, which is not enough for "serious steam" cooks. One hour is a must. Also, if you use both ranks, the lower one needs even longer time for anything other than small fish and vegetables.
3. Evaporate the water in Cavity, please! I think the 35-minute limitation on Steam is caused by the size of the Reservoir. However, if there is a way to reuse the water inside the cavity that is generated during steam, we may be able to prolong the steam time and give more heat to the food in lower rank.
4. I think there is, at least, an error on Upside-down Cake's baking time, in the enclosed cook book. Mine came out mostly wet in the center. I did not try other recipes.

The out of the box experience is very pleasing. The Sharp AX-700s is a very good looking unit. It fits on my countertop perfectly.

The cleaning procedure mentioned in the manual resulted, at least in my case with error EE-05, which called for the descaling of the unit. I really couldn't get the unit to work right until I did the descaling procedure. After descaling, I did the cleaning cycle the manual required. After that, things began working correctly.

I have grilled ground sirloin burgers, pork chops and chicken breasts so far. It has been interesting to watch the fat drip off the meat resulting in a very lean tasting cut of meat. The objective of reducing fat and salt I think has been met well. This cooking with superheated steam is new to me, but it seems to be the way to do it if your diet requires it.

I have steamed at the tender setting carrots and cauliflower, both to my liking. So I think it does steaming well.

The manual doesn't really have much information on cooking frozen vegetables, rice or pasta using this oven. Maybe this should be obvious to me on how to do, but I don't cook, so a few pointers would have been helpful.

I had been shopping for this item for the last 6 months and finally got my hands one in December 2007. Well, I have not turned my stove or oven on since using the Sharp steam oven. I have made split pea soup, quinoa, steamed veggies of all kinds, and pasta. I live in NYC and DON'T cook and need a cookbook when I do attempt to prepare food, so you can imagine how cool it was for me to finally eat home cooked food that was prepared restaurant perfect. It was so EASY. The computer touch controls are truly as a one post says"IDIOT PROOF.........IT IS TRUE"! The machine is easy to clean and super easy to operate. It is great for busy people who wish to eat restaurant quality food at home.

There is nothing else to say but GET ONE BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY. IT WILL BE THE BEST MONEY YOU HAVE EVER SPENT. I am thinking about getting rid of my stove because as long as I own one of these, I will never use a stove again.

SAW THE STEAMER IN HONG KONG BEFORE IT WAS RELEASED TO USA MARKET. IT'S A HEALTH MACHINE, REMOVES SALT AND FAT FROM FOODS AND LEAVES THEM MOIST AND DELICIOUS. ALL IDIOT PROOF WITH AUTOMATIC COOKING SETTINGS. IT'S THE ONLY OVEN WE US NOW. VEGY'S NEVER HAD SO MUCH FLAVOR. WORTH EVERY DINE I CONSIDER IT A HEALTH INVESTMENT.

I don't know if I will have technical problems like the other reviewer. But as far as the cooking, convenience, ease it is worth every penny. I paid $800 USD for this item, have seen it for less and more. I chop up veggies and steam grill them for a very healthful meal. Cooks chicken well.

Update 10-2007 I have used this for many items and I am still in love with it. One problem I have is that with all the racks installed the heat source is too close for some "tall" foods. I have experimented and sometimes place the pan of food directly on the bottom of the oven. It grills perfect bacon with steam. So far the only technical problem I have had is on the steam program I get an error message and have to reinsert the water resivor after about every 5 minutes of steaming. Since I am there anyway it really isn't an issue.

I like the thermal and steam options and for just two people I use this almost daily. For baking bread I find I have to reduce cooking temp to 300-325 degrees and place the loaf pan directly on the bottom. Did I mention this oven even proofs bread for when you are in a hurry?

2 times the repair man has replaced the water pump. I've owned it just under 6 months. I use britta filtered water, still same problem with water pump. Highly dissapointed, feel I have wasted my money.