Sharp's premier offering for over-the-range convection microwaves, the outstanding R-1874 is hard to beat. It combines convection cooking with an excellent quality microwave oven. The result is one oven that can handle all your microwaving and, if it's large enough for your needs, your baking as well. As an added benefit the convection and microwave cycles can be used together for high quality baked goods and roasted meats with a time savings of 1/3 to 1/2 over conventional cooking. The best part of the story is that this product will save you a bundle over a speed-cooking microwave with results that are as good or better.

If you've ever wished for a second oven, this microwave can double as that oven. With temperatures ranging from 100 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit there aren't many dishes that can't be prepared. Equipped with two racks, you can even do two-level baking -- just use pizza pans instead of the usual rectangular baking ware.

As a microwave, this product has the best features money can buy -- sensor cooking, automated defrost, a 13-inch turntable and an interactive display. It's attractive, performs well and easy to operate.

On the downside this oven is small if you are considering using it as your primary oven. We also don't love the broiling feature. Better broiling results can be obtained by using a conventional oven.

The Sharp R-1874 comes in stainless steel, but is also available in black (model R-1870), white (model R-1871) and bisque (model R-1872). Expect the stainless steel model to cost a bit more.

For an over-the-range convection microwave you can't do much better than Sharp's R-1874. It makes a great choice for a microwave, and/or a supplemental oven. It also replaces the need for a range hood.


Pros: Makes an excellent microwave and/or supplemental oven, saves cooking time by using microwave convection combination cooking
Cons: As a second oven interior is small

Warranty
1 year, parts and labor; 2 years, parts; 5 years, magnetron tube