The microwave works as advertised. It is powerful and heats foods fast. I personally like the dial to set up time. My unit has the "famous" display issue, i.e. I have to keep my eyes at about the display level in order to read it clearly. Not a huge deal when I stand at about an arm length distance. The "Sensor Reheat" is convenient, but seems to only work on some foods and overheat others. Overall, I like it.
This is a very attractive and powerful microwave oven. Some reviewers have reported that the digital display is difficult to read at certain angles. I did NOT find this to be a problem with the oven on a standard height kitchen counter. However, this is the first microwave oven I have owned that disrupts the wi-fi network in our house when it is on. Any movies or music that is streaming through our Apple Airport Express is halted when the oven is on. The oven is about 25 feet from the Airport Express access point but so is another microwave oven that does not affect the wi-fi. And our previous microwave oven did not affect it either. There may be something unique about the Panasonic Inverter technology that causes the wi-fi disruption. Other than the wi-fi problem, this is a very nice product.
I ordered this microwave and got exactly what I needed...it doesn't take up too much space on the counter, it looks sharp and it's powerful! What a great find for the money I spent on it. Before purchasing this item, I read other reviews indicating the display was hard to see at some angles, and I think that's the only negative thing I've noticed about this microwave so far; you can see the dislay clearly at MOST angles, but some angles are difficult. Regardless, I have no regrets about this purchase.
Nice, good looking microwave. Warms food and cooks frozen entrees very well. Like the "more/less" feature to avoid over or undercooking. Sensor reheat works well. Only complaints are that sometimes it overcooks popcorn by about 20 seconds and it doesn't seem to want to set level on the countertop (have tried 4 different locations).
Usage is only about 3-5 times a week for 2-3 minutes tops so I will not be able to give an accurate review on durability. I am a heavy stove/grill user.
One more mention, the first microwave I ordered was damaged in transit. Amazon Customer Service answered all of my questions and had a replacement to me in 3 days. Great service!
VERY GOOD MICROWAVE IN ADDITION LOOKS CLASSY COMPARED TO USUAL "BOXY" LOOK WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT. COST AND VALUE IS THE VERY BEST AS USUAL FROM AMAZON!!!!!
We used the previous model similar to this one and really liked it. We used it many times a day for several years and it finally "died". This model is smaller and takes up less counter space. It looks good with other stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. We like the way food cooks and reheats in this oven. I hope it lasts a long time.
This microwave has been in the shop waiting on a new inverter from Panasonic for over a month now (it's still there...we bought a Haier) we've called Panasonic multiple times, but no word on when we'll actually get this pile back, save your money and avoid Panasonic until they get this batch of inverters figured out.
Best Microwave I have ever had. Looks super. Great power. No problem reading the display what so ever!!! None! Perhaps they fixed it on newer models. I was a bit concerned with no light when open the door and that too has been no problem. If I designed it, it would have that feature. Not so much for seeing the food, but for cleaning. Great deal. Closest I found to price I paid was Wa* Ma*t and that was $30.00 MORE. All in all I love it.
Haley
The microwave works as advertised. It is powerful and heats foods fast. I personally like the dial to set up time. My unit has the "famous" display issue, i.e. I have to keep my eyes at about the display level in order to read it clearly. Not a huge deal when I stand at about an arm length distance. The "Sensor Reheat" is convenient, but seems to only work on some foods and overheat others. Overall, I like it.
Rob Tanner "RobTanner"
This is a very attractive and powerful microwave oven. Some reviewers have reported that the digital display is difficult to read at certain angles. I did NOT find this to be a problem with the oven on a standard height kitchen counter. However, this is the first microwave oven I have owned that disrupts the wi-fi network in our house when it is on. Any movies or music that is streaming through our Apple Airport Express is halted when the oven is on. The oven is about 25 feet from the Airport Express access point but so is another microwave oven that does not affect the wi-fi. And our previous microwave oven did not affect it either. There may be something unique about the Panasonic Inverter technology that causes the wi-fi disruption. Other than the wi-fi problem, this is a very nice product.
Andrea R.
I ordered this microwave and got exactly what I needed...it doesn't take up too much space on the counter, it looks sharp and it's powerful! What a great find for the money I spent on it. Before purchasing this item, I read other reviews indicating the display was hard to see at some angles, and I think that's the only negative thing I've noticed about this microwave so far; you can see the dislay clearly at MOST angles, but some angles are difficult. Regardless, I have no regrets about this purchase.
D. Shaw "Cad Drafter"
Nice, good looking microwave. Warms food and cooks frozen entrees very well. Like the "more/less" feature to avoid over or undercooking. Sensor reheat works well. Only complaints are that sometimes it overcooks popcorn by about 20 seconds and it doesn't seem to want to set level on the countertop (have tried 4 different locations).
Chris
Usage is only about 3-5 times a week for 2-3 minutes tops so I will not be able to give an accurate review on durability. I am a heavy stove/grill user.
kb
One more mention, the first microwave I ordered was damaged in transit. Amazon Customer Service answered all of my questions and had a replacement to me in 3 days. Great service!
Thomas B. Smith
VERY GOOD MICROWAVE IN ADDITION LOOKS CLASSY COMPARED TO USUAL "BOXY" LOOK WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT. COST AND VALUE IS THE VERY BEST AS USUAL FROM AMAZON!!!!!
jso1965
We used the previous model similar to this one and really liked it. We used it many times a day for several years and it finally "died". This model is smaller and takes up less counter space. It looks good with other stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. We like the way food cooks and reheats in this oven. I hope it lasts a long time.
R. Bahns
This microwave has been in the shop waiting on a new inverter from Panasonic for over a month now (it's still there...we bought a Haier) we've called Panasonic multiple times, but no word on when we'll actually get this pile back, save your money and avoid Panasonic until they get this batch of inverters figured out.
sarah jean
Best Microwave I have ever had. Looks super. Great power. No problem reading the display what so ever!!! None! Perhaps they fixed it on newer models. I was a bit concerned with no light when open the door and that too has been no problem. If I designed it, it would have that feature. Not so much for seeing the food, but for cleaning. Great deal. Closest I found to price I paid was Wa* Ma*t and that was $30.00 MORE. All in all I love it.