SHARPR959SLMAA Combination Microwave Oven, 40 Litre capacity, 900W, Silver

This was a replacement for the same model I have had since Feb 2014 (over nine years of almost daily use). It's versatile and offers different cooking modes, and the controls/display are easy to understand and use. This is the only oven I have and is fitted into the kitchen units - see photo.It was also on a 23% discount and interest-free credit over five months. It was a great bargain as well.Ordered yesterday and delivered at about 10:00 a.m. today. The driver kindly carried the large, heavy package into my kitchen. I unpacked it and tested it. All functions are working; now I need to remove the old microwave from the cabinet and put the new one in.

This is only the 3rd one of these ovens/microwaves we have had in 30 years. They are absolutely excellent, versatile and indispensable.

Our previous microwave which lasted a good 10+ years and was really good died on us so we were looking for something just as good. This microwave is just as good if not better, easy to use pre-set cook/defrost functions on the front make cooking in this a breeze. Warning- will render your oven useless hahaThe defrost function is really a life saver, taking meat straight out of the freezer and being able to cook it after 10 minutes saves a lot of hassle.One negative point is that it is quite noisy at at times, but then again I don't think you can buy a silent microwave. Its not that much of a problem but just wanted to highlight that, also it has quite a large back, if your trying to fit it into a cabinet or restricted space. We tried to fit it into our cabinet but for one, the door handle protrudes outwards so closing the cabinet door was a problem, we had to cut out the back of the cupboard to make it fit. So warning again, it is much larger than you would think, factoring the door handle especially so the measurements they provide are a bit short.The microwave itself comes with 2 microwavable baking trays, a round microwavable plate and a two tier metal microwavable stand. For what your getting i would say this is pretty good value for money. It really fits in well with most kitchen decor theme.

its a good microwave oven and grill we have had this microwave before but its very noisy at the minute

This is the second one I have had after my previous one packed up after 10 years. Exellent combination I use this instead of my main oven does a great job and is big enough to take a large chicken along with Roasties and Yorkshire puddings on the top tray Totally reccomend

I had the Sharp R5959SLMA combi microwave oven for 6 years and then it died so I bought this as a replacement from Amazon. I agree with other reviewers that it is a different machine in many aspects to the Sharp model this replaced. This model has an extra A as part of the model number as my old one was A, not AA.I considered many other brands of combi microwave, visiting countless stores to actually see them. I did not care about budget, as long as I could get the capacity and the functions I needed as I mostly use it in oven mode, but still needed combi functions for when I am juggling three different meals at once, for my tribe.I found that most other machines relied way too much on microwave power to cook, which I did not want. Most others despite being more expensive, were way too small in capacity and for the price, did not impress me at all.I decided it had to be this one as overall, it ticks all the boxes. I considered buying it via other retailers but I have found Amazon's customer service when returning products to be excellent and the delivery on Prime was next day, unlike other retailers where I would have had to wait days on end for delivery. I also bought the Amazon 3 year guarantee.It sounds different in operation and I agree with others that there is a weird buzzing sound when using microwave.I also do not like the new trays and wish i had kept the stainless steel rungs from my expired model and tend to use the high rack and the turntable instead as they are awkward to handle when hot. The turntable is not the same as the previous model, not as heavy but that is ok for me with fibromyalgia.On the positive side; this one is 60ltrs and during the uk heatwave, has been a lifesaver to use, rather than my dual oven. It cooks just as efficiently as my previous Sharp. I use the oven feature a lot and often use the automatic preset modes for ready meals or chips or jacket potatoes. I sometimes use the microwave for fish and defrosting food and reheating.Even with its minor faults in hardware quality, this Sharp R959SLMAA is still the best option for me to cope with the menu for my "mini hotel" of 5 adults and one child under 5, plus guests at any given time, not forgetting 8 pampered cats who I cook meat and fish for daily too. I use a halogen oven, a multi-cooker, Instant Pot and a steamer, plus an electric hob and my regular oven and grill so that I am not overworking the Sharp and other appliances.I have waited a few months of use before writing this review to give it a fair chance as I really love the capacity and functions of this machine and hope that whoever manufactures this gem never discontinues it as the functions, performance and ease of operation and capacity are still outstanding, even compared to other brands latest models with ever new technology, I still prefer how this machine operates as it is so comprehensive and not just for those who mainly only have time to rely on ready meals, not cooking from scratch, as I do. It does both !Since writing this review above the door has dropped and let out steam and it took 2 months and a replacement which blew out all our electrics and failed to operate ! Amazon have since refunded me but the whole issue was lengthy process to get a refund. This is not like the old Sharp it is poorly built and inferior !

I have had two now. The first lasted over 12 years the second is over 5 years old. I purchased one for my mother-in-law when her oven failed around 6 years ago, and she has never bothered to replace the main oven.My latest purchase is for my own mother who doesn't now require the use of a domestic oven and she loved ours so much when she stayed over at Christmas that this is the reason for this purchase.My first oven was actually given away to my sister-in-law as the illuminated display was going a bit dim. The oven is still going strong.4 ovens and no complaints, means I can honestly say I don't know of a better oven for the price or reliability.Will Cook a frozen chicken or leg of lamb in less than an hour, to perfection you have never seen from your domestic oven. Defrosting is a thing of the past.Baked potatoes done on the automatic cook function come out crispy skinned and so soft inside.There are a number of automatic cooking modes for frozen, chilled meals. Cooked by weight input.Use it like a domestic oven, or combination of Microwave and oven, or Grill and Microwave, or grill on its own, or just microwave.Well done Sharp for manufacturing such a reliable capable cooking machine.