Review: Sharp R843SLM 25L 900W Combination Microwave

Guest blog by Leandro.

When it comes to choosing a microwave nowadays, the amount of brand choice alone can feel quite overwhelming. You’ll find microwaves in all shapes, sizes, colours and with all sorts of fancy programs. You then have to come to terms with which sort of controls you’d prefer: you have the old school controls which involve turning some dials and the microwave does its thing and then you have the modern controls, where everything is there for you at the touch of a button. Add the choice of whether you want a single, grill or combination microwave to the mix and you probably find yourself pulling your hair out wishing there was an easier way. But worry not, for I am here to suggest a solution to all your needs; a solution in the form of the mighty SHARP-R843SLM.

SHARP first introduced their microwaves to the world back in 1961 and have sold over 100 million units since then, so you know they’re good at what they do, and the R843SLM is certainly testament to that.

With a spacious 25L capacity, it’s big enough to fit a 10” pizza, and with its double grill it also has the ability to perfectly cook that pizza. Of course, it wasn’t designed just for pizza cooking, and thanks to its combination microwave oven function, this microwave is also good at defrosting, great at baking and, incredibly, it can also perfectly cook meat and fish!

It comes with 10 pre-set cook and defrost programs which vary from cooking a nice crispy jacket potato, to heart-warming soups and even a succulent roast chicken. With its powerful 900W microwave power output, its 1200W grill and 2300W convection power, it comes as no surprise that it can do all these things. These pre-set programs make cooking much easier and a lot more accurate; take time out from cooking and put that time back into things that matter more (like selecting the perfect wine to partner what you’re cooking!)

Another incredible feat is how SHARP have managed to pack all of these amazing features into a unit as small as the R843SLM, coming in at 513x306x430 and weighing just under 16kg, making it one very versatile microwave.

Worried about cleaning and keeping it running? The R843SLM has a stainless steel interior which ensures that no paint will start chipping off after a couple months of use, it also makes cleaning easier, as grease doesn’t stick to the sides or top as easily. We also recommend our WPRO microwave cleaning spray which effectively removes grease and food deposits from both the inside and outside of your microwave, leaving it looking and smelling like new. The R843SLM comes with a standard 1 year manufacturer warranty (you can also take out our unique replacement plan for a small extra fee for added peace of mind for 3 years.)

You can buy online for free delivery, use our Click & Collect service to collect in as little as one hour* or ask your local store about viewing the Sharp microwave range. Of course, if you’re still unsure on what microwave to choose, then pop down to your local store, where one of our electrical experts will help you to choose the right microwave that suits you.