SHARP YC-QG204AU-B Compact 20 Litre 800W Digital FLATBED Microwave with 1050W Grill, 10 power levels, ECO Mode, defrost function, LED cavity light - Black

This is my first flatbed, and I don't think I'd go back to a turntable. It is easy to clean and the non-stick lining is great and looks well made. Just a wipe with a soapy cloth. The microwave cooking seems uniform (I really use for ready-meals), and I can use larger and rectangular containers too.This is also the first time that I've had an inbuilt grill and it is impressive with almost instant heat and cooking fish was quick and they browned nicely. Jacket potatoes are fast plus get a crispy jacket.You can use a combination of microwave+grill and can select the proportion of each to be used and here the instruction manual is very useful. For simple microwaving it works so logically even a child could guess it, if they can overcome the child lock! Strangely, and cleverly, the control panel won't work until you open the door, so little fingers don't start it accidentally. (After the initial opening the controls work whether the door is open or closed).A niggle, and I was about to return the machine because of it until I worked out what the instructions meant: the beep is loud and it beeps a lot. It will beep when the cooking is done and then beep every two minutes until you open the door. Poor neighbours! However you can mute the sound completely: open the door, press the child lock once, quickly, and "off" appears briefly. The downside though is it doesn't tell you when the cooking has finished.Overall, excellent machine, large enough for couples (bigger version available for families), it is compact, well made and I'd recommend it, even with the b**ping beeping sound!

Really nice microwave . Great functionality ( although like most items nowadays you never seem to use most of it ) and it does work really well . Easy to use. I was slightly sceptical of it not having the usual rotating turntable but this straight forward, flat bed, approach does work extremely well. Took a short while to get used to having the extra power compared to my previous machine however I can highly recommend this . Great machine and great value .

Nice microwave, looks good and has a large usable cavity, it doesn't have a turn-table which is new to me and was a bit weird at first. It does a great job and is easy to clean. At this fairly early usage stage i would recommend this machine. I'm sure with more use the good experience will only increase.

A very good microwave , easy to operate and very roomy inside without a turntable. Unfortunately after 9 months it suddenly stopped heating anything so it was returned fir a refund

Living on an island I had a unique problem with turntable microwaves, in a very short space of time, the turntable platform would go rusty as the friction weakens the paint away and the sea air accelerated the dreaded rust. A flatbed resolves this problem, hence my choice.However, this review is to say just how impressed I am with this SHARP microwave in other areas. I’ve had this microwave 2 months so far, I will never go back to a turntable version, and Sharp has exceeded my expectations in all areas.It’s a nice standard size but with great interior volume, cleaning is so easy that it’s done every time with a simple wipe with kitchen roll or towel, you can’t do that with a turn table in the way.The settings are just easy to get along with and nothing complicated. Quick start is 30 seconds a push, a couple of taps and it’s great.At 900w it’s getting two potatoes done in 8 min (12 if they are big ones) that’s 50% quicker than my turntable one so it’s more energy efficient and convenient.It looks very good, quality materials used throughout, I think this will live for a long time. Its longevity increased by easy maintenance.100% recommended, put simply, they have nailed it! This is definitely the one to choose (price / quality / ease of use)

Nice flat base microwave with grill too. Nice preset program settings & easy to use without preset too. I like that the button & finish noises can be muted. I like that the grill can be used without the microwave as well as combined. The defrost worked particularly well. For me it needed to be smaller size as it weighs less and fits in better. Thank you for such a good value quality product.

nice big microwave, it has a grill function which is handy for cooking chicken.it is decent value for money feels well built.due to the "flatbed technology" the microwave heats up your entire plate of food removing cold spots

Love this microwave, it is a little noisy but they all sound different. I like the flat bed concept which gives more room for bigger plates & cooking dishes & the many presetprograms & varying cooking power settings. Easy to use & looks lovely 😊