I have had this Microwave for several years now. I am just now writing this review because I only recently found Epinions. I needed a small Microwave that wouldn't take up a lot of room. Enter the Sharp R-209BK. I use it mostly for heating up food and popping popcorn. I have also learned to cook Baked Potato's and Bacon in it also. You have to learn to cook these correctly so they won't over cook or get to tuff. I cook these on a lower power for a longer time, which this model does very easily. It is also good for steaming vegatables. The Sharp R-209BK was just what I was looking for at the right price at just a little over $54.00 This is the first Sharp Microwave that I have ever had but it won't be the last. I use the auto cook options like heating up a TV dinner, Popcorn, Roll or Muffun. I am always forgetting to take something out of the freezer to cook for Dinner but with the Sharps Defrost I no longer have to worry about that.
I highly Recommend this Microwave for anyone who has limited space or on a budget. I have learned that Sharp is a name you can trust.
The stats:
1. Convenience controls for reheating, defrosting, programming
2. 18 automatic settings
3. 4 cook options
4. 6 reheat options
5. 4 defrost options
6.Good for all kinds of microwave popcorn
7. Minute Plus sets the oven at "high" with a single touch
8. Time of day clock
9. 4-digit LCD
10. Lighted cavity
11. Product Label Microwave Oven
Product Warranty
12. Specifications Shipping weight in pounds:  33.0
13. Volts:  120V
14. Instruction Manual:  Included
Instruction Languages:  English with Spanish Auto-Touch Guide only
15.Assembled Country of Origin:
Thailand


Recommended: Yes

Amount Paid (US$): 54.28