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Sharp R350YW / R350YS Questions & Answers
R350YW (White), R350YS (Silver)37 questions from our users
Serene H.asked
Hi I washed the inside of my microwave with water and dish wash liquid then I heard a loud bang and now it doesn’t work.
Do you think I blew the fuse if yes how do I change it?
Thanks
No answers
Tess Tasked
My microwave has just started to *ark* as if I have something like a spoon or something in there. It is perfectly clean . It sounds terrible and sparlks...what is going on ..or has it died just like that. Its no more than 2 years old.
thanks Tess
1 answer
Sharp A.Sharp
Hi Tess, we are concerned to hear of your experience with this product. We would encourage you to reach out to ccare@sharp.net.au, referencing your review to discuss this further with our Customer Care team.
Lynasked
How do I set the clock on my Sharp R350YW Microwave?
1 answer
Sharp A.Sharp
Hi Lyn, Thank you for your question. We encourage you to contact our Customer Care team by phone on 1300 135 022 so that they can troubleshoot and assist you accordingly.
Pamela Dasked
How many litres?
1 answer
Sharp A.Sharp
Hi Pamela, thank you for your interest. We encourage you to contact our customer care at ccare@sharp.net.au, or by phone on 1300 135 022, referencing this question. They will assist you accordingly.
sue.lesmondasked
My sharp invertor microwave is only 4 months old and the light globe has blown.I can't work out how to access the globe in order to replace it.Any ideas?
1 answer
Sharp A.Sharp
Hi Sue, we have responded to your question as well in the other post. We encourage you to contact our Customer Care team either via email at ccare@sharp.net.au, or by phone on 1300 135 022, referencing this issue. Our customer care team will contact you to assist accordingly.
Zoukiasked
Hi ,
I washed my Microwave inside with wather and dish soap, then I heard a big noise !
The microwave doesnt work anymore ! Do you think its the fuse ?
Thank you
Myriam
1 answer
Sharp A.Sharp
Hi Zouki, Thank you for your question. We encourage you to contact Customer Care either via email at ccare@sharp.net.au, or by phone on 1300 135 022, referencing this question so that our team can troubleshoot and assist in resolving the matter.
Dawnasked
My door has a scorch mark on it, is it dangerous to use? The white around the interior of the door is scorched, and where it connects on the door is also scorched.
2 answers
Sharp A.Sharp
Hi Dawn, If you could please send your contact details to ccare@sharp.net.au,our team will assist you accordingly.
That sounds like something that's worth getting a technician to check out. Also to make sure that it will still function as intended
Noel Dasked
The outside body gets too hot to touch. Should we return for repair? Only 6 months old. Thanks.
2 answers
Have you phoned the store where you made the purchase? I would suggest doing that first as your microwave would be under warranty.
Sharp A.Sharp
Hi Noel,
We are concerned to hear of your experience and would like to investigate. If you could please send your contact details through to ccare@sharp.net.au, referencing this CRN 533798, a member of our team can assist and work towards achieving a satisfactory resolution for you.
Kind regards,
Sharp Australia
Silbyasked
What is the quietest and most reliable in the larger capacity microwaves (35 to 45 ltr)?
1 answer
Sharp A.Sharp
Hi Silby,
Thank you for your question. In regards to your question, we encourage you to contact our customer care team by phone on 1300 135 022, our customer care team will be able to assist with your question.
Kind regards,
Sharp Australia
Julieasked
I'm really struggling with this microwave, whenever I try to heat up a serve of lasagna, I cover the plate with gladwrap and today gave it 1 minute on 2 power and once again the gladwrap ends up melting into the food, I can't tell what is sauce and what is plastic. A cup of milk either scalds or needs a couple of goes, help. I just can't seem to get it right. What am I doing wrong?
5 answers
Try the "reheat dinner plate" setting and cover with a paper towel, not gladwrap.Perhaps the "reheat soup" setting will help with the milk problem.
Hope this helps.
Sharp A.Sharp
Hi Julie,
Thank you for contacting us. If you could please send your contact details to ccare@sharp.net.au, our customer care team will be able to assist and guide you accordingly.
Kind regards,
Sharp Australia
Okay if I cover with a paper towel then I lose the sauce, the paper towel will soak it up. I did try however putting paper towel over the gladwrap, and did use the dinner plate setting but still had nuked gladwrap.
Johnasked
Is there any way to brighten the lcd display? R350YW (White)
1 answer
Sharp A.Sharp
Hi John
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately you are unable to increase the display brightness on this microwave. If you do require any assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us via ccare@sharp.net.au.
Kind Regards,
Sharp Australia
Tessasked
Why do microwaves need a cooling down time when something is only heated for 10 seconds. It takes 3 times as long to cool down than to heat up. This was never needed tears ago.
3 answers
Thanks for your question Tess. I don't know. It seems to be something to do with the inverter technology. Although my last Panasonic microwave had inverter technology and it didn't cool down. The Panasonic lasted about 10 years. It still goes, but the door latch broke. A few people on this forum have been complaining about their machines burning. Perhaps the inverter technology gets hot and this is the manufacturer's attempt to avert this.
Sharp A.Sharp
Hi Tess,
In regards to your question, all Convection and Inverter Microwave Ovens have the cool down function to ensure longevity of the Convection/Inverter components.
Kind regards,
Sharp Australia
I would treat it as a safety feature in that it allows the food to settle a little first before a person takes it out to eat. On a lot of microwave dinners it recommends not pulling away the plastic for a minute or two before opening (don't ask me how I know that) : P
Zellasked
how do I turn the cooling off?
3 answers
Sorry - I don't know!
Sharp A.Sharp
Hi Zell,
In regards to your question, all Convection and Inverter Microwave Ovens have the cool down function to ensure longevity of the Convection/Inverter components. Hence, you will not be able to turn off the cooling function.
Kind regards,
Sharp Australia
Why would you want to turn the cooling function off?
nettyasked
My 1989 sharp carousel still works perfectly but just lately my turn table won't turn. Is there something I can do to fix it? It has moved from country to country and has been good to me. If I was to buy a new one then what size by volume is the same? Mine is about 60cm wide & 38cm high and has pink,blue and grey buttons on the side panel. Everything is original and in good condition with the exception of the outer white coating being yellow, which I guess from the shipping containers and on the inside just bits of paint missing. I must of got the best one on the market back then.
6 answers
Sharp A.Sharp
Hi Netty,
Thank you for contacting us. If you could please send your contact details to ccare@sharp.net.au, our customer care team will be able to assist and guide you accordingly.
Kind regards,
Sharp Australia
Have you removed the turntable tray?do so-put a cup of water in & start without the turntable.If the center piece moves,problem is because the turntable is not being grasped by the center of the oven.Superglue worked for me for a long time with this problem.
Other reasons-Turntable motor may need replacing especially after years of service.Control panel may be defective.Be sure turntable & wheels are clean.
After 28 years I think a new microwave is needed.
You have the old reliable Sharp-I would by recent experience NOT go there-Harvey Norman treated me well with constant replacement of (3) Sharp no power-whereas other retailers have returned for repairs & you have no oven for weeks.I now have a Panasonic Model Number NN-SF574S & Its terrific-I live in fear of what happened with the Sharp.My Panasonic-Doesnot call me with 5 beeps every few minutes time is finished-Doesnot "cool" for a minute after every use,even if only used 10 secs.Does the job.
Panasonic beeps 5 times at end of cook cycle & shuts up.Cools occasionally & never has excess moisture left dripping inside.Cost--Bargained at $197.00-There's cheaper-but --longevity-ease of use-peace of mind,is worth a little more money.
Thank you. I will try those options first before buying a new one. It still does everything really well except turn. I think if I can fix the turntable then it will last another 28. Years
Anthasked
Why does the Microwave have a 30 Sec instant cook start button like 95 % of micro Wave have just to heat soap or Cereal, 1Min is to long and will almost boil the cereal, I can always press the button twice if I wanted a high powered minute? Very annoying without the 30 sec option
from Anth
4 answers
Sharp A.Sharp
Hi Anth,
Thank you for your question. All Sharp Microwaves instant cook settings have been programmed to automatically heat for 1 minute at high. As this is programmed into the microwave, you will need to manually set a time for 30 seconds.
Kind Regards,
Sharp Australia
Can you please tell instructions to change the time from 1 minute to 30 seconds for instant cook setting. I went through manual online and couldn’t figure out that steps involved. Your help would be highly appreciated. Thanks.
Can you please tell instructions to change the time from 1 minute to 30 seconds for instant cook setting. I went through manual online and couldn’t figure out that steps involved. Your help would be highly appreciated. Thanks.
Cheryl62asked
My microwave shows nothing on the display panels It only works on instant heat Do you think it is broke?
2 answers
Sharp A.Sharp
Dear Cheryl,
Thank you for contacting us. If you could please send your contact details to ccare@sharp.net.au, our customer care team will be able to assist and guide you accordingly.
Kind regards,
Sharp Australia
Press Info/Timer above the START button & follow the prompts. Sometimes pressing STOP/CLEAR first is a good idea.
DebraWasked
I have just purchased this microwave and I think I must be using it incorrectly? The time for cooking different foods seems to quick ? If I put in 90:00 it like its only 9 minutes long and the food is not heating, I think selected "Hard Vegetables" to cook some Broccoli and it came out uncooked.....what am I doing wrong ??
2 answers
Sharp A.Sharp
Hi Debra,
Thank you for your question. It sounds like your microwave may be in “Demonstration Mode”, page 19 of your operation manual will provide details turn this mode off. If you have misplaced yours, you can obtain the operation manual at http://support.sharp.net.au/downloads/opmanuals/R350Yom.pdf. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at ccare@sharp.net.au.
Thank you,
Sharp Australia
I have just been back to Harvey Norman's where I purchased the microwave and have been told it was "Dead On Arrival" and that is why the timer was not working correctly. They will replace the microwave immediately.
carol_darwin43asked
How can I clean the inside of my Microwave oven. The oven usually gets a wipe out after cooking and we try to remember to cover food that could splatter like roasts but after about a year I can see the oven is looking a bit sad. I have read about potions you mix and paste on the oven and leave overnight but I do not want to go down this option because of the holes in the oven surface - I can not see how you can cover the oven with a paste and not get gunk in these holes. HELP please. Sharp Carousel Convection Model R99ok(s)
2 answers
Sharp A.Sharp
Dear customer,
We encourage you to contact Customer Care either via email at ccare@sharp.net.au, or by phone on 1300 135 022, referencing this question, so that a member of our team can troubleshoot accordingly and assist in achieving a resolution for you.
Kind Regards,
Sharp Australia
I use Fridge Vanilla. It leaves a lively smell or just hot soapy water will do the job. I clean up any splatter straight away so it doesn't cook in & get hard.
crisasked
Hello there,
I have this Microwave just past one year and the in line fuse gave up. Just want to inquire where to buy replacement fuse?
Thanks,
Cris
3 answers
Sharp A.Sharp
Hi Cris,
Could you please send us your contact details to ccare@sharp.net.au? Please mention CRN 509195 in the email, so a member of our team can assist you.
Kind Regards,
Sharp Australia
Hi Chris
No I'm sorry I don't know.
I don't even know if the fuses can be replaced.
I assume Sharp Customer Care will be able to tell you that.
Sorry I can't be of more help.
Regards
Katy
Jaycar have all the fuses you require... Beksta
jb16asked
what is an inverter on microwave and what does it do ?
2 answers
It increases the power of electricity I believe
Sharp A.Sharp
Hi jb16,
Thank you for your question. If you could please send your contact details through email to ccare@sharp.net.au, a member of our Customer Care team can assist and answer your questions accordingly.
Kind Regards,
Sharp Australia
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