SMC1162KS 1.1 cu. ft. 1000W Stainless Steel Countertop Microwave Oven

I am going from an OLD B&D 1000w, 1.1CuFt microwave to this new Sharp unit. I am amazed at how quiet it works and how much more powerful this new unit is in comparison to the old. I also noticed the carousel tray rotates at a faster speed, if that even matters. The functionality of this unit overall is excellent in all ways. This well built, solid microwave is good looking with its sleek lines and simple interface. The push button door opener is new to me also and I like it better than having a grab handle. The child-lock is SUPER easy to disable and Sharp has placed instructions on a label attached to the outside of the door. This child-lock feature is a LAW and obviously, Sharp understands that nobody actually uses it and provides these simple instructions conspicuously on the door. For those that it matters: I have a very specific cabinet shelf that is sized rather tight. I needed a microwave that was no taller than 12" and needed to sit on a 12" deep shelf. This unit DOES NOT meet this need. The height is fine at 11.8" but the feet on the underside need a depth of 13" to sit properly. I am a woodworker and was able to easily add an extra 1 1/4" to my shelf, but I didn't want to do this and was hoping this unit would fit. It does not. The advertised dimensions otherwise are spot on. In closing, this is an excellent microwave that works great and is easy to operate. An Excellent Value For The Money - Highly Recommended

Got this microwave for my workplace - it's a reliable workhorse that is easy to clean and intuitive to use. Our last microwave was also a Sharp - it held up to daily use by our staff for *years*. This newer model no longer has the "sensor reheat" button, which only a few of us used - it's not a great loss and does lead to a more streamlined interface. There is plenty of room in the microwave to heat up your lunch (a large dinner plate fits) and it appears to be heating food evenly and thoroughly. The face is easy to clean without any complicated nooks and crannies, and the interior is pretty straighforward for wipe-downs as well.

Nice microwave. When you push the button to open it squeaks which is annoying. Does have lots of different features and cleaning is easy. Defrosting is easy and it doesn’t burn my popcorn. Fits perfectly in my small space. I only gave it 4 stars because of the squeaky noise every single time you open.

Sharp SMC1161KW Microwave review We repurposed our 20 year old Sharp microwave is 1.2 cu ft. and 1200 Watts, thus needed a new microwave oven, but Sharp no longer makes a microwave with those specs. We didn’t want to go larger in exterior size and the dimensions of this model are almost identical to our more interior spacious and powerful older model. At 1.1 cu ft. and 1000 Watts this was the closest match we could find and so far it seems to perform close in power to our 1200 watt model. While other brands appear more prominently in generic internet searches for microwave ovens, we sought the Sharp brand out because of the performance of our previous Sharp. This model is much quieter than our old model and while our old model had more features, this one has all we need plus most functions are similar enough where the learning curve is minor. While we would have preferred a white interior we will probably like this dark one as well once we’re used to it. The touch sensitivity on the control panel is light and easy - about the same as our old model. As others have reported, the display light is probably twice as bright as it needs to be, but not a deal breaker for us, and the child lock is easily disabled. We do have a few minor gripes: 1. I’m 6’ tall and standing 2 feet or less away from this microwave which sits on a standard counter top height. The digital display is recessed far enough far enough behind the black frame cutout that it becomes unreadable. The black frame blocks the top edge of the digits so I cannot distinguish a number 7 from a number 1, for example. I need to either back up beyond arm’s length or bend over to see the entire display correctly. 2. We haven’t tried all the settings yet, but POPCORN immediately threw us a curve ball. Whereby our old model simply had one auto setting for POPCORN, this one has three fixed settings based on ounces per bag; 1.75, 3.0, and 3.5. So of course the first bag of popcorn we tried was 2.4 oz. (there’s no setting for that), so we used the 3.0 oz. setting and the bag popped more thoroughly (fewer old maids) than our old model without burning, so we’ll see what happens. 3. The carousel on our old model conveniently made one rotation every 10 seconds making the warming of a cup of coffee simple, as the cup handle returned exactly to the position it started in making removal so easy. I haven’t figured out the rotation timing of this model yet, but it’s different enough so that the 10 second rotation no longer applies, and the reheated coffee cup usually ends up at the rear of the carousel with the handle facing away. We have only had this microwave a few weeks, so we’ll attempt to publish further likes/dislikes as they appear. If this model lasts as long as our old one, which continues running, we’ll be happy campers. Recommended

If you’re looking for a brand name that offers longevity, Sharp is the brand for you. My last Sharp microwave lasted from 1985 until this past summer. I missed it so much that I decided to shop for a Sharp and saw this stainless steel appliance matching decor model that I purchased. It works extremely well and cooks even better. It gives off no odors and fits well in the kitchen where my larger Sharp convection microwave stood for many years. Once you get used to the buttons and know that if you have an exact numeral cook, just press in the time. If it’s a minute and seconds cook, First press the time cook button, and then put in the time you need to cook your food. For example, if the food calls for five minutes and 15 seconds first hit time cook and then the three numerals. It’s that simple! I’m very happy with this purchase!

Note to Amazon: This microwave arrived safely but was delivered by USPS — and wow, it’s heavy! For future orders, please consider UPS or FedEx for something this size. My mail carrier and my back would both appreciate it. Now, onto the good stuff — this SHARP countertop microwave is absolutely fantastic. I replaced my 2-year-old GE that broke far too soon, and this one has been a breath of fresh air. It feels solid, looks sleek in stainless steel, and has an impressive amount of power for its compact size. The 12.4" carousel turntable is removable and easy to clean, and the controls are intuitive (no squinting or guessing required). Food heats evenly, popcorn pops perfectly, and leftovers actually taste good again. It’s also quieter than my old one, which is a big plus when I’m reheating coffee at 6 a.m. Two things to note: 1. The Unlock key must be pushed for the door to open to retrieve heated item. Solution: If you would like to disable the safety feature. You can do so by pressing the keys 7,9, then 0 (hold the 0 for 3 seconds). This action will disable the safety lock. The lock will remain disengaged until manually activated again. Which can be accomplished by repeating the disabled steps. 2. LED Interior light is very nice but not bright. Meaning after being accustomed to very bright interior lighting, this will seem dim. Still very nice! If you’re debating between brands, I can confidently say SHARP nailed it with this model. It’s powerful, efficient, and built like a tank — exactly what I needed after my GE gave up early. Highly recommend!

Happy with this microwave. It is easy to use with an easy to operate key pad. The child protection setting can be disabled and a good thing since we do not have children or grandchildren. It heats evenly. Highly recommend. Would definitely order again.

Excellent microwave. Cooks evenly, looks great. Here's something I love, the popcorn button works perfectly with Orville Redenbacher which is a feature advertised on more expensive models only but seems to have leaked down to this model too (despite no advertising for it). I tested it... Perfect. The annoying child safety door lock is super easy to disable and *remains disabled* even if the microwave loses power. I've yanked the power and tested this. It's just like Sharp said. (Press 7 then 9, then hold 0 until it beeps). PS this is a new regulation for any microwave sold in the US after March 2024. Personally I think it's a bit nanny state to force manufacturers to ship microwaves with it enabled by default rather than optional afterwards... But it is what it is. Sharp make it super easy to disable and they even put a very large sticker on the microwave showing you how to do it. I think the company realise how annoying this "feature" is for people without kids, so they did their best to help us out. I dropped a star because closing the door seems a bit louder than usual, I feel like they could have dampened the closing a bit.. To me it's no big deal though.