Sharp R-2120JK Smart Carousel Over-the-Range Sensor Microwave, Black
With its 2.1-cubic-foot capacity and 1200 watts of power, this over-the-range microwave oven provides an array of convenient features. The unit features Smart and Easy sensor settings, which automatically determine cooking or reheating times and power levels for nine popular microwave foods. And instead of a turntable, the unit utilizes Direct Energy distribution that emits microwave energy from beneath its easy-to-clean ceramic cooking surface so all parts of food are cooked even…read more…
Sharp R-2120JK Smart Carousel Over-the-Range Sensor Microwave, Black
Built-In Microwave
Categories: Built-In Microwave BLACK, Carousel, Microwave, OvertheRange, R2120JK, Sensor, Sharp, Smart
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25-December-2006
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I have owned this since July of 2005. {Mine is White – #R2120jW.}
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I have NO signifacant complaints, and a couple of real “pro’s”.
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1. The continuous power levels – allowed by the “inverter technology”
in this one Sharp and most Panasonic MicroWave Ovens – ranging
from “10″ (full power) down thru “3″ (30% power)-
are a REAL ADVANTAGE.
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. Warming food at 30% is a gradual heating which
allow the heat to spread thruout the food fairly evenly, and
avoids most hot-spots and re-cooking –
especially advantageous for all meats.
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Power levels 20% and 10% do cycle On & Off, I am told – probably at the 30% level.
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2. The plain smooth oven bottom is easy to use and to clean.
Sharp claims that the microwaves electronically rotate –
which certainly is technically feasable – and thus
NO Turntable is necessary.
. Food does heat more evenly
than I have experienced in my many prior microwaves,
but it is not perfect.
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3. The “features” – such as the “lunch” heating/cooking menu,
are worthwhile.
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4. The under-oven lights are not what I have enjoyed before.
Instead of dimmng the lights, the switch simply
turns off one of the bulbs.
NOT a good idea – the bulbs last much longer with a simple diode switch
(changing bulbs is a pain – and you need very special bulbs) and
the quality of “dim” light is better with a simple diode-switch for dimming.
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5. The “Minute-Plus” feature is great.
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6. The power level must be set my multiple touches of the power button;
use of the numeric keypad would have been much better.
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Note: I mounted the oven two 2-by-4 thicknesses (3″) out from the wall,
and 16″ above the stove top; the cabinet above is mounted with its doors
flush with the face of the oven. This both the microwave oven and
the top wall cabinet more easily reachable and usable.
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Bottom Line: I would buy the same oven again for over-range use.
I would buy ONLY an inverter-technology
( continuous reduced power as versus cycling on & off ) unit
for ANY style/size of Microwave oven.
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Reviewed by: Jim A.in PierPort, Michigan
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