Sharp R995DW

New Sharp Convection Microwave not a patch on the old one – We had a Sharp Convection Microwave for at least 25 years and it was fantastic. Did roasts using Compucook programming for combined cooking especially good for a 4 kg Turkey in a bit over an hour for Christmas. Had a major repair to turntable mechanics around 2014 and it eventually died this year. Actually it would not turn off so it was… Read more

probably just a switch but we could not find anyone to repair it. So we bought this current model and it is not a patch on the old one. There is programming of sorts for convection cooking but nothing for combined cooking. Tried cooking a roast of lamb using the roast (convection) program and it was raw. For combined cooking one has to input temperature, time and microwave strength all manually whereas the old one programmed itself based on food description and weight. Fortunately we still have the old manual and cookbook so we might be able to cheat a bit based on that. Very disappointed.

My R-995dw is terrific . The convection/ microwave – Can anyone tell me What the black slide in tray in convection microwave oven R-995Dw please. Thanks this convection microwave makes awesome biscuits in these black trays. I cook everything in my convection oven, Casseroles, Cakes. Love it and have learnt many things to do with it.xx Show reply

Definitely not as good as they used to be – I have bought 4 Sharp Carousel Microwave Convectional Ovens over the past 30 years - I have often thought that I cannot cook without it! I have loved using the sensor cook - so easy. I thought them well built and reliable. I bought my last one and am not happy. Where has the jacket potato, roast lamb, roast beef, sensor cook frozen vegetables… Read more

gone? Replaced with pumpkin risotto, potato chips, 500g frozen vegetables, (who cooks that much for a family?), pizza and cake in a microwave and other useless programs. Did any cooks/chefs test your product? I can't use the casserole program - too hard - or doesn't work. Why has a fantastic product changed? Also heating to temperature, opening the door to put food in, reduces the temperature so much, that you need to heat it again. I have never burnt scones in my life, but trying to keep the temperature high, burnt 1/2 at the back on the tray. Very disappointed. I suggest going back to the "drawing board" and changing a lot of the features. Maybe when I need another one in 10 years time, I will check the product very carefully before purchasing.

Just out of warranty now not working – We purchased the R995DW convection microwave 13 months ago it is a month out of warranty and from last night it does not work. After paying over $800 dollars for this product you would have thought it would have lasted longer than this. Show details

Barbie Bob – We were the happy owners of a sharp convection microwave for almost 20 years . I purchased a new sharp R995DW convection., but after just 4 months the new machine died completely so I returned it to the sharp service provider for repair. After waiting 3 weeks I have been told to be patient as parts are unavailable. I am starting to get really… Read more

tired of barbeques and thinking that my purchase was a BIG MISTAKE. Any new barbeque recipes or suggestions would be gratefully received. Bob

Works like a dream – Last year I had brought my Sharp Convection R995DW from Harvey Normans. I find with many microwave,. that their rated microwave power is very iffy, not with this one, the microwave power you get, is what they tell you. This one is like an oven, as you get 2 black grill trays that can be slide in and out, and use it like a normal oven and grill,… Read more ·  1

it also comes with the metal racks that other convection ones come with, plus a microwave mwtal turn table, rather than a glass one. I have had ones with the glass ones in the past, and find that most were absolute hopeless at cooking on convection. I do not use my oven, I only use my microwave and stove top plates, it means I do not have a larger area to preheat, which means I use less energy, which in the long run is better in my pocket, because less energy means less power, cuts power bill down. I have used other sharp high end convection ovens as well, they work way better than the others

Convection oven part is not very hot – I used to have the Sharp Carousel microwave convection grill oven which was mid-size. When it died after 13 years, I wanted to stick with Sharp because my old one was really good but I wanted a larger one. So, I bought the Sharp R995DW. The convection oven part is not very hot. I noticed this when I oven baking the same amount of french fries that… Read more

I usually do at the same temperature, same time and same brand of chips. Before, microwaving them for 1 min 30 seconds followed by preheating and 10 mins at 200 centigrade used to get them really crunchy. With the new Sharp R995DW, the chips are not crunchy even at 220 centigrade. I suggest that others stick to a mid-size convection grill microwave and find one with much better reviews.