Description
Generous Capacity. Powerful Combination Cooking. Everyday Convenience.
The Sharp YC-PG284AU-S is a versatile 28-litre combination microwave oven designed to make everyday cooking faster and more convenient. Combining 900W microwave power with a powerful 1000W grill, it gives you the flexibility to reheat, defrost, cook, brown and crisp a wide variety of meals in one practical appliance.
Its spacious interior is well suited to families, larger households and anyone who regularly prepares generous portions. With 10 adjustable microwave power levels and 12 automatic programmes, including defrost settings, you can easily tailor cooking performance to suit different foods and recipes.
The semi-digital controls provide simple access to cooking modes, timings and programmes, while the clear display includes a clock and timer. An integrated LED cavity light helps you monitor food during cooking, and the ECO function reduces unnecessary standby energy use.
Key Features
- 28-Litre Family-Sized Capacity
- 900W Microwave Power
- 1000W Integrated Grill
- Microwave, Grill and Combination Cooking
- 10 Adjustable Power Levels
- 12 Automatic Cooking Programmes
- Defrost Function
- Semi-Digital Controls
- LED Cavity Light
- ECO Energy-Saving Function
- Child Lock
- Digital Clock and Timer
- Glass Turntable Included
- Grill Rack Included
- Easy-Clean Interior
- Stylish Silver Finish
Microwave and Grill Cooking
The YC-PG284AU-S combines fast microwave heating with a built-in grill, allowing you to prepare a broader range of meals than with a microwave-only appliance.
- Reheat meals and leftovers
- Defrost frozen ingredients
- Cook everyday dishes
- Brown and crisp suitable foods
- Grill meat, vegetables and snacks
Combination Cooking
Combination mode uses microwave power and the grill together, helping food cook quickly while producing a more appetising browned or crisp finish.
- Faster cooking than grilling alone
- Improved browning and texture
- Ideal for selected meat dishes
- Useful for gratins and topped meals
- Convenient all-in-one cooking
Spacious 28-Litre Capacity
The generous 28-litre cavity provides plenty of room for family meals, larger dishes and everyday batch cooking.
- Suitable for larger households
- Ideal for family-sized portions
- Accommodates standard dinner plates
- Useful for larger microwave-safe dishes
Powerful 900W Microwave
With 900W of microwave power, the Sharp YC-PG284AU-S delivers quick and efficient heating for meals, drinks, ingredients and snacks.
- Fast reheating
- Efficient everyday cooking
- Reliable defrosting
- Suitable for ready meals and leftovers
1000W Grill
The integrated 1000W grill helps add colour, texture and crispness to food, making it ideal for dishes that benefit from a browned finish.
- Browns cheese toppings
- Grills suitable meat and vegetables
- Creates crisp finishes
- Ideal for toasted snacks
Ten Microwave Power Levels
Choose from 10 power settings to match the microwave output to the food you are preparing.
- Low settings for gentle heating
- Medium power for everyday cooking
- High power for rapid reheating
- Greater control over cooking results
12 Automatic Programmes
The automatic programmes simplify common cooking tasks by applying suitable time and power settings for selected foods.
- 12 pre-set cooking programmes
- Includes defrost options
- Reduces manual adjustments
- Helps deliver consistent everyday results
Semi-Digital Controls
The practical control panel combines straightforward manual operation with a clear digital display, making it easy to select programmes, power levels and cooking times.
- Easy programme selection
- Clear digital information
- Simple time and power adjustment
- Suitable for everyday use
Defrost Function
Quickly thaw frozen food before cooking using the dedicated defrost settings, helping save time during meal preparation.
- Suitable for frozen meat and vegetables
- Useful for bread and prepared food
- Reduces preparation time
- Simple automatic operation
ECO Energy-Saving Mode
The ECO function helps reduce unnecessary power consumption when the microwave is not being actively used.
- Reduces standby energy use
- Simple to activate
- Supports more efficient everyday operation
- Does not affect normal cooking performance
LED Cavity Lighting
The built-in LED light illuminates the cooking cavity, helping you monitor food without opening the door and interrupting the cooking process.
- Improved interior visibility
- Monitor cooking progress
- Bright and energy-efficient lighting
Child Lock for Added Safety
The control-panel child lock helps prevent accidental operation or unwanted changes to the selected settings.
- Useful in family kitchens
- Helps prevent unintended use
- Easy to activate and deactivate
- Added peace of mind
Clock and Timer
The digital display includes a clock and timer, providing useful everyday timekeeping and precise control over cooking durations.
- Built-in digital clock
- Adjustable cooking timer
- Clear time display
- Convenient everyday use
Glass Turntable
The rotating glass turntable moves food during cooking to help microwave energy reach it more evenly.
- Supports even cooking
- Suitable for standard dinner plates
- Removable for cleaning
- Included with the appliance
Grill Rack Included
The supplied grill rack raises suitable foods closer to the grill element to help improve browning and crisping.
- Ideal for grill cooking
- Supports improved browning
- Useful for meat, vegetables and snacks
- Removable for cleaning
Easy-Clean Interior
The smooth cooking cavity can be wiped down after use, while the removable turntable and grill rack make routine cleaning straightforward.
- Simple wipe-clean surfaces
- Removable accessories
- Low-maintenance design
- Ideal for busy households
Ideal For
- Reheating family meals
- Defrosting frozen ingredients
- Cooking ready meals
- Preparing jacket potatoes
- Grilling meat and vegetables
- Browning cheese-topped dishes
- Heating soups and sauces
- Preparing quick snacks
Technical Specifications
| Model | YC-PG284AU-S |
| Product Type | Combination Microwave Oven with Grill |
| Capacity | 28 Litres |
| Microwave Power | 900W |
| Grill Power | 1000W |
| Cooking Modes | Microwave, Grill & Combination |
| Power Levels | 10 |
| Automatic Programmes | 12 |
| Defrost Function | Yes |
| Controls | Semi-Digital |
| Cavity Light | LED |
| ECO Function | Yes |
| Child Lock | Yes |
| Clock | Yes |
| Timer | Yes |
| Turntable | Glass Turntable Included |
| Grill Rack | Included |
| Colour | Silver |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 539 × 309 × 441mm |
What's in the Box?
- 1 × Sharp YC-PG284AU-S Combination Microwave Oven
- 1 × Glass Turntable
- 1 × Turntable Roller Ring
- 1 × Grill Rack
- 1 × Instruction Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of the Sharp YC-PG284AU-S?
The microwave has a spacious 28-litre capacity, making it suitable for family meals, larger plates and generous portions.
How powerful is the microwave function?
The YC-PG284AU-S provides 900W of microwave power for fast reheating, cooking and defrosting.
Does this model have a grill?
Yes. It includes a powerful 1000W grill for browning, crisping and grilling suitable foods.
What is combination cooking?
Combination cooking uses the microwave and grill together. This allows food to cook quickly while also developing a browned or crisp finish.
How many microwave power levels are available?
The microwave offers 10 adjustable power levels, giving you precise control for different ingredients and cooking tasks.
How many automatic programmes does it have?
It includes 12 automatic programmes designed to simplify common cooking and defrosting tasks.
Does it have a defrost setting?
Yes. The microwave includes defrost programmes for conveniently thawing suitable frozen food before cooking.
Is it easy to operate?
Yes. The semi-digital control panel is designed to make selecting power levels, programmes and cooking times straightforward.
What does the ECO function do?
The ECO mode helps reduce standby energy consumption when the microwave is not in active use.
Does it have a child lock?
Yes. The child lock helps prevent accidental operation or changes to the control settings.
Is there an interior light?
Yes. An LED cavity light lets you monitor the food while it cooks.
Does it include a turntable?
Yes. A rotating glass turntable and roller ring are supplied with the microwave.
Is a grill rack included?
Yes. A grill rack is included to raise suitable food closer to the heating element for improved grilling and browning.
Can I use the metal grill rack in microwave-only mode?
Only use the grill rack in the modes permitted by Sharp. Metal accessories should not normally be used in microwave-only operation unless the instruction manual specifically states otherwise.
Can it cook family-sized meals?
Yes. The 28-litre capacity provides room for larger dishes and portions, making it well suited to family households.
Can I cook jacket potatoes in it?
Yes. Its 900W microwave power and automatic programmes make it suitable for preparing jacket potatoes, subject to the instructions and recommended cooking times.
Can it brown cheese or crisp food?
Yes. The 1000W grill can brown cheese toppings and add a crisper finish to suitable dishes.
Is this a freestanding or built-in microwave?
The YC-PG284AU-S is a freestanding countertop microwave. It should be positioned with the ventilation clearances stated in the instruction manual.
How large is the appliance?
It measures approximately 53.9cm wide, 30.9cm high and 44.1cm deep. Check your available worktop space and allow room for ventilation before purchase.
Is the microwave easy to clean?
Yes. The interior can be wiped clean, while the glass turntable, roller ring and grill rack can be removed for separate cleaning.
What colour is the microwave?
This version is finished in silver, giving it a clean and contemporary appearance.
The Sharp YC-PG284AU-S combines a generous 28-litre capacity, powerful microwave and grill performance, automatic programmes and practical safety features to provide flexible everyday cooking for busy family kitchens.