Sharp R-305KS 1-Cubic-Foot 1100-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless

by Sharp

Product Features

• 1100-watt mid-sized microwave oven with 1-cubic-foot capacity
• 12-5/8-inch-diameter turntable provides even heating; 23 automatic settings
• 4 defrost, 6 cook, and 6 reheat options; Short Cuts for melting, softening, and warming
• Minute Plus; popcorn key; auto-touch controls; 4-digit 2-color lighted display; interior light
• Measures 20-1/2 by 17 by 12-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 20.5 x 12.2 inches ; 33 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 36 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000A7B4CQ
• Item model number: R-305KS
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (169 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,321 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #59 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Microwave Ovens > Countertop Microwave Ovens

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

With a single cubic-foot capacity and 1100 watts of power, this microwave oven may be mid-sized but that doesn't stop it from being a cooking powerhouse. The unit's 12-5/8-inch-diameter turntable ensures even heating, while its 23 automatic settings take the guesswork out of cooking by automatically setting cooking times and power levels for a variety of items. Four defrost options quickly defrost meats and poultry by weight; six cook options cook baked potatoes, vegetables, rice, ground meat, and frozen entrees; and six reheat options make it especially simple to heat frequently served foods including beverages, pizza, rolls, and muffins. In addition, Short Cuts makes melting, softening, and warming a snap; Minute Plus sets the oven at "high" with a single touch; and a popcorn sensor pops microwave popcorn automatically, regardless of package size or brand. Other useful features include auto-touch controls, an easy-to-read four-digit two-color lighted display, an interior light, and a handy time-of-day clock. The oven measures 20-1/2 by 17 by 12-1/4 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Product Description

Sharp R-305KS 1100 Watts Stainless Silver Microwave

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

337 of 348 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the BEST values in mid-sized MW ovens!, October 8, 2006

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CQ DX (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sharp R-305KS 1-Cubic-Foot 1100-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless (Kitchen)

I conducted a good amount of research before deciding on this Sharp microwave oven. I wanted my new oven to meet the following important criteria and have the following features:

* a carousel and be able to fit a dinner plate
* at least 1000 watts of heating power (this has 1100) to heat food fast
* classy looking, compact stainless steel design
* name brand reputation for reliability
* around 100 dollars or so, give or take a little

I've had good luck with the Sharp brand. My previous microwave oven was also a Sharp unit, I had purchased way back in 1995. It was a full-size unit though, and I wanted to get something smaller, in stainless steel, since we recently re-did our kitchen in stainless steel. 'Luck would have it' that our old 1995 Sharp unit broke down shortly after we re-did our kitchen in late 2005, so I jumped at the opportunity to get another Sharp. The new R-305KS works flawlessly, and cooks even faster and more even than my older, larger unit! I must have reaped the benefits of improved microwave technology over the last 10 years or so that i've owned the older Sharp oven. All in all, a SUPERB VALUE and a SOLID PERFORMER!

75 of 77 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great - if this is what one needs. It is for me, May 20, 2007

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Gene T. Blakely - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sharp R-305KS 1-Cubic-Foot 1100-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless (Kitchen)

I had another brand which did magnificently for 12 years. I couldn't find one similar in the same brand, so went to the Sharp. It is the size that a couple almost 80 years old can use best. We do little cooking in the microwave - more reheating coffee, or warming up food that has already been cooked on the stove. Oh, it does cook our oatmeal daily - generally 3 min at 50% power. Price was right, and shipping was included. Why not 5 stars? -- we prefer the door with a handle like our previous microwave had. For those who prefer "push" over "pull" - it is a 5 star.Sharp R-305KS 1-Cubic-Foot 1100-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless

66 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marilyn in San Jose, May 14, 2007

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Marilyn B. Glabicki "bird lady" (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sharp R-305KS 1-Cubic-Foot 1100-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless (Kitchen)

We love this microwave. It is great looking. It is powerful - all cooking times are less, which we have to get used to. It is roomy inside but compact - doesn't take up all of our limted counter space.