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Sharp 36L 1200W Inverter Microwave - White
R366AVHW
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Product Overview
Key Features
- Humidity sensor for automatic cooking adjustment
- 3-Stage sequence cooking, 23 auto menus, keep warm function
- Auto return, mute function, deodorise function
- 53.9 cm size with 36 Litre capacity and 1200 Watt power
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Sharp
- Model Number:
- R366AVHW
- Microwave Size (cm):
- 53.9
- Inverter:
- Yes
- Microwave Capacity (L):
- 36
- Controls:
- Touch Screen
- Power (W):
- 1200
- Type:
- Inverter Microwave
Cooking Appliances
- Auto Sensor Cooking:
- Humidity
- Turntable Diameter (mm):
- 325
Options
- Functions:
- 23 Auto Menus, Defrost, Deodorise, Keep Warm, Mute
Safety
- Safety:
- Child Lock
General Information
- Colour:
- White
- Screen:
- LED
- What's In The Box:
- 1x 36L Microwave, 1x Instruction Manual
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1 Year
Cooking Appliances
- Auto Sensor Cooking:
- Humidity
- Turntable Diameter (mm):
- 325
Safety
- Safety:
- Child Lock
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1 Year
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 300
- Product Width (mm):
- 539
- Product Depth (mm):
- 436
- Product Weight (kg):
- 14
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 370
- Box Width (mm):
- 647
- Box Depth (mm):
- 540
- Box Weight (kg):
- 16
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At a glance
A spacious 36L inverter microwave built for families and busy home kitchens that need reliable reheating, defrosting and sensor-assisted cooking. Its key strengths are even power delivery, strong 1200W performance and handy everyday features like Keep Warm and Turntable Off. One limitation is that it is a microwave-only unit, so it lacks grilling or convection functions found in more premium combination models.
What it’s great for
- Family Meal Reheating
- Everyday Cooking
- Defrosting Meat and Seafood
- Sensor Cooking
- Heating Large Dishes
Where it works best
- Family Kitchen
- Busy Household
- Shared Home Kitchen
- Apartment Kitchen
Who it’s for
- Families
- Busy Households
- Home Cooks
- Apartment Dwellers
- Students Sharing a Home
Things to consider
It offers strong microwave performance and convenience features, but it does not include grill or convection cooking for baking, roasting or browning like combination microwave models.
Family suitability
High - 36L capacity, 1200W power and sensor cooking suit regular family reheating and meal prep
Student suitability
Moderate - easy presets and defrosting are useful, but the larger size may be less ideal for compact student spaces
Ease of cleaning score
7/10 - deodorise function helps freshness, though it does not specify a special easy-clean interior coating
Counter space suitability
5/10 - the 36L capacity and 53.9 cm size make it better suited to medium-to-larger benchtops
Noise level vs category average
Average to slightly quieter - mute function is useful for quieter alerts, but overall operating noise is typical for a microwave in this class
Key benefits
- Smart Inverter Technology: Delivers continuous power control for more even heating and more consistent cooking results.
- 1200W Output: Provides strong heating performance for quick cooking, reheating and defrosting.
- 36L Capacity: Gives you extra room for family-sized portions and larger serving dishes.
- Humidity Sensor Cooking: Automatically adjusts time and power based on moisture levels to reduce guesswork.
- 23 Auto Menus: Makes common cooking tasks easier with one-touch preset programs.
- Turntable Off: Helps accommodate larger or rectangular dishes that may not rotate well.
- Keep Warm Function: Maintains serving temperature until you're ready to eat.
- Deodorise Function: Helps reduce lingering food odours and keeps the interior fresher between uses.
Q: Can this Sharp microwave be built in or does it stay on benchtop?
A: It is a countertop microwave, not a built-in model. The 36L capacity and 53.9cm width make it better suited to kitchens with clear bench space, so it is not the right choice if you want an integrated cabinet look.
Q: Does the Sharp R366AVHW have grill or convection cooking functions?
A: No. Sharp R366AVHW is a microwave-only model, so it does not add grilling, browning or oven-style convection baking. It is designed for reheating, defrosting and microwave cooking rather than replacing a conventional oven.
Q: Will a large dinner plate or rectangular dish fit properly inside?
A: Yes, for many larger dishes. The 325mm turntable gives more room than compact microwaves, and Turntable Off helps with oversized or rectangular cookware that does not rotate well, though the dish still needs to clear the cavity walls.
Q: How useful is the humidity sensor for everyday cooking and reheating?
A: The humidity sensor adjusts cooking time and power by detecting moisture, so it can reduce guesswork for common reheating and cooking tasks. It suits everyday meals best, but it is still not a substitute for oven-style browning or crisping.
Q: Are the beeps on this microwave able to be turned off?
A: Yes. Sharp R366AVHW includes a Mute function, which is useful in open-plan homes or when cooking late at night. The LED display remains available for timing and settings, so muting the sounds does not remove visual control feedback.
Q: What can the Keep Warm setting actually do on this model?
A: Keep Warm is designed to hold food at serving temperature after cooking, rather than continue cooking it. It is useful when parts of a meal finish at different times, but it is not intended for browning, crisping or long holding periods.