Panasonic NN-SD767S 1-3/5-Cubic-Foot 1250-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless Steel

Product Description

1.6 cft, 1250 Watts of High Power, One-Touch Sensor Cooking/Reheat, Stainless Face, Pop-Out Dial for easy Programming, Keep Warm/More-Less Control, Popcorn Key, Multi-Lingual Menu Action Screen, Inverter Turbo Defrost, Quick Minute,

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6309 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Silver
• Brand: Panasonic
• Model: NN-SD767S
• Released on: 2007-05-14
• Dimensions: 11.94" h x 21.88" w x 19.40" l, 39.00 pounds

Features

• Full-size 1250-watt microwave oven with 1-3/5-cubic-foot capacity
• 15-inch turntable; 1-touch sensor cooking; keep-warm menu
• Inverter Turbo Defrost ensures even heating; menu-action screen
• 10 power levels; pop-out dial for easy programming; delay start; timer
• Measures 11-7/8 by 20-3/8 by 16 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Amazon.com
With a 1-3/5-cubic-foot capacity and 1250 watts of power, this full-size microwave oven provides quick and easy meal preparation. The unit's automatic 15-inch turntable ensures even heating, while its one-touch sensor cooking adjusts power levels and calculates cooking times automatically, making reheating and cooking a variety of foods easier than ever. A pulsing delivery of very low microwave power keeps food temperature at a constant level--without overcooking; the improved keep-warm menu now includes five items, so foods like stew, gravy, and desserts remain warm in the oven until they're ready to be served. In addition, the microwave's menu-action screen adds to the overall convenience. It scrolls step-by-step cooking instructions across the display in English, Spanish, or French, while the function key simplifies the programming of 10 useful, non-cooking functions. Just press the function key and the menu-action screen will display the steps necessary to complete the desired function. Other highlights include Inverter Turbo Defrost to ensure thorough defrosting, a push-button panel and pop-out dial for easy programming, 10 power levels, five multi-stage cooking options, and more/less control, as well as a popcorn key, Quick Minute, delay start, a timer, and auto reheat. Elegantly designed with a reflective door, stainless front, and silver body, the unit makes for a nice addition to almost any kitchen decor. For either countertop or built-in use, the microwave oven measures 11-7/8 by 20-3/8 by 16 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Inverter Microwave
We love this oven. The sensor cooking and the inverter technology are very useful. We've had Sharp and a couple others (I think GE but I'm not sure). They all worked OK but no sensor cooking and hot spots cooking other than even heat distribution. If this oven lasts for a couple of years, we'll be completly satisfied.

Caproon

Great Microwave Oven
This Panasonic oven is perfect for my needs. Good design, good looks, and gennerally a very good quality product. Worth the few extra dollars.

Solid product for the price
Sensor reheat on this bad boy rocks! Looks nice, works nice. Pair it up with the Panasonic TK-729SAPH Stainless Steel Trim Kit (27" width) for all 1.6 cuft Panasonic Stainless Steel Microwave models to get the built in look for half the price of a standard built in microwave!

Panasonic NN-SN667W 1-1/5-Cubic-Foot 1300-Watt Microwave Oven, White

Product Description

1.2 cft, 1300 Watts of High Power, One-Touch Sensor Cooking/Reheat, Chrome 5 Button for easy progamming/use, Keep Warm/More-Less Control, Popcorn Key, Inverter Turbo Defrost, Quick Minute, White

Features

• 1300-watt family-size microwave oven with 1-1/5-cubic-foot capacity
• 13-1/2-inch turntable; 1-touch sensor cooking; keep warm
• Inverter Turbo Defrost for even heating; 10 power levels
• 5-button and flat-panel controls; 4-digit display; delay start; timer
• Measures 11-7/8 by 20-3/8 by 15-15/16 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews

Great Microwave
Beautiful product, works great, so many options, cooks in almost half the time of standard microwave, great for popcorn, easy to use, good instruction booklet, so we are very happy with product!

Panasonic Microwave model
very pleasant experience. It arrived as promised - just plug it in and you are on your way. I purchased this model for 2 features: the sensor buttons and the inverter defrost button. an unexpected feature was the "keep warm" button. Cooked food or left overs can be kept warm for up to 30 minutes. A great feature. I am very satisfied with this unit and would recommend it to anyone.

I chose it for its dimensions
I chose this microwave because its dimensions are smaller than Sharp's microwaves of similar capacity (I have to fit it on a shelf). I bought it from Amazon for its free-shipping offer because I wanted it shipped directly to my work place, and I'd prefer dealing with Amazon rather than an unknown seller on its web site. It's a spanking white microwave and works well as one would expect from Panasonic. It has been almost a month and nothing to complain about.

Panasonic NN-SN667B 1-1/5-Cubic-Foot 1300-Watt Microwave Oven, Black

Product Description

1.2 cft, 1300 Watts of High Power, One-Touch Sensor Cooking/Reheat, Chrome 5 Button for easy progamming/use, Keep Warm/More-Less Control, Popcorn Key, Inverter Turbo Defrost, Quick Minute, Black

Features

• 1300-watt family-size microwave oven with 1-1/5-cubic-foot capacity
• 13-1/2-inch turntable; 1-touch sensor cooking; keep warm
• Inverter Turbo Defrost for even heating; 10 power levels
• 5-button and flat-panel controls; 4-digit display; delay start; timer
• Measures 11-7/8 by 20-3/8 by 15-15/16 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
With a 1-1/5-cubic-foot capacity and 1300 watts of power, this family-size microwave oven provides quick and easy meal preparation. The unit's automatic 13-1/2-inch turntable ensures even heating, while its one-touch sensor cooking adjusts power levels and calculates cooking times automatically, making reheating and cooking a variety of foods easier than ever. A pulsing delivery of very low microwave power keeps food temperature at a constant level--without overcooking; the improved keep-warm menu now includes five items, so foods like stew, gravy, and desserts remain warm in the oven until they're ready to be served. Other highlights include Inverter Turbo Defrost for thorough defrosting, five-button and flat-panel controls, a four-digit display, 10 power levels, five multi-stage cooking options, and more/less control, as well as a popcorn key, Quick Minute, delay start, and a timer. The countertop microwave oven measures 11-7/8 by 20-3/8 by 15-15/16 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

panasonic NN-SN667B microwave
This replaced a similar sized Panasonic microwave oven that had a problem with the door button getting stuck or popping out. So far it seems to work very well. It's quieter than the previous mmodel and a little smaller for outside dimensions while the interior capacuty is the same as the old model. The inverter technology seems to work well for defrosting, much better than previous microwaves I've owned,and the sensor reheat and cook work very well also. My only complaint is that to use the sensor cook you key in a number from 1-9, but nowhere in the instructions does it explain what number corresponds to what type of food you are cooking. There are less expensive microwaves out there with similar features except for the inverter technolgy, but in my opinion it's worth the extra.

Viewing Display is a big Problem, otherwise fine
This microwave is otherwise a five-star, but the display drops it to a three-star.

Problems:

1.) The display is polarized, so you can't view it from an angle above 45 degrees. This is not a problem from several feet away, but standing next to the microwave on the counter I need to bend down to see the display.

Until I have the microwave memorized I will always need to bend over to set the microwave. This is not a problem on my old Panasonic.

2.) As noted in other reviews the interior lights only when the microwave is on, not when the door is open.


Good Aspects:

1.) This replaces a 15 year old Panasonic microwave of the same size which was making noise, although still working. This microwave is almost twice as fast, nearly silent, weighs half as much, and is good looking.

2.) After years of using Panasonic moisture sensor cooking I would never buy any other brand until they can replicate this feature.

I would return this microwave except it appears all Panasonic microwaves currently have the same type of display. Hopefully Panasonic fixes this problem in future models.

For $130 I'll use this microwave until Panasonic replaces this horrible display on future models.

SEE ALSO REVIEW on similar product:

May 10, 2006 -- By Taubmeister
Panasonic NN-H965BF Luxury Full-Size 2.2-Cubic-Foot 1,250-Watt Microwave Oven, Black

I own the predecessor to this model, the H964. It's the 2nd Panansonic microwave of this size that we've bought--in just 3 years. The first lasted 1 1/2 years and had to be repaired once. The second died three weeks after the warranty period. After literally 8 calls to Panasonic customer service (asking for the serial number, calling back with it, etc etc.) they agreed to at least cover the cost of a repair estimate (they eventually paid for the entire repair cost).

The problem was that the fuse had died. The authorized repair facilitiy told me that the only microwaves they ever get for repair are Panasonics; he said the problem is that to reduce their weight, they use smaller parts, like the tubes, which can't handle the load for long. He also said that their fuses don't last.

The repair person recommended either Sharp or Sanyo as much longer lasting. I checked the weight of a similar-sized Sharp and saw that it weighed about 6 pounds more than the Panasonic--presumably because some parts are heftier.

When this newly-repaired Panasonic dies again, it will be long out of warranty and then we'll try our luck with a Sharp. Replacing a microwave every 18-20 months is not my idea of money well spent.

Very Nice Microwave - Lacks just a couple little things
This is a very powerful unit, 30% faster than our old one. it is working quite well after 3 weeks and we are happy. We hope it stays reliable.

I wish it lit up inside when you open the door. As a consolation a light does shine inside when its cooking, but that doesn't help when you go to grab a hot dish.

I also wish the door opened more than 90°. Our old microwave opened 180° so it was well out of the way. Very handy.

Panasonic NN-SN657S 1300-Watt 1-1/5-Cubic-Foot Sensor Microwave Oven, Stainless Steel

Product Description

1.2 Cu-Ft, 1300 Watts of High Power, Inverter Technology for faster and even cooking results, Sensor Cook & Reheat, Keep Warm, Popcorn Key, Inverter Turbo Defrost, Quick Minute, 4-digit display, More/Less Control, Stainless Steel

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #20108 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Stainless Steel
• Brand: Panasonic
• Model: NN-SN657S
• Dimensions: 11.88" h x 20.38" w x 15.90" l, 31.00 pounds

Features

• 1300-watt microwave oven with 1-1/5-cubic-foot epoxy interior
• 1-touch sensor cooking; 15 auto-cook menu items
• Inverter turbo defrost; 13-1/2-inch turntable for even heating
• 10 power levels; keep warm; popcorn key; delay start and timer
• Measures 15-15/16 by 20-3/8 by 11-7/8 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews

Great product!
I bought this to replace a 20 year old Panasonic microwave that finally bit the dust. This is a VERY nice microwave. Very powerful, and lots of nice features at a very attractive price. It's big enough to hold a full size dinner plate but fits nicely on the countertop. Ours gets daily use and so far we are extremely pleased with it. I would highly recommend it - I fully expect that it will give me the same good service that I got from my previous Panasonic microwave.

Only partial stainless finish. Poor LED. However, overall a good value.
Only the front fascia is stainless steel. The cover is some sort of silvery speckled metal finish. The LED is on the dim side, and is nearly impossible to read unless your eyes are perfectly level with the display. The quality of the metals and the overall construction seems low. The metals are thin and soft. My unit (ordered direct from Amazon) arrived with damage - various dents in the cover - but it appears to only be cosmetic. I'm not going to bother to return it due to the cost of return shipping expense. The factory packaging is not very protective, so check your unit carefully. Even though this is a low-cost model, I'm nonetheless disappointed. It seems to heat o.k., so if it manages to last for a while I suppose I will be get my money's worth out of it. Edit 01/09/2008: Please read the comments to this review for my updated remarks. My rating has improved to 4/5 stars, and I recommend this product.

Panasonic NN-H965BF Luxury Full-Size 2.2-Cubic-Foot 1,250-Watt Microwave Oven, Black

Product Description

Panasonic NN-H965BF Luxury full-size 2.2 cu.ft. 1250 Watt , Easy-to-use Button Control, Multi-Lingual Menu Action Screen, One-Touch Sensor Cooking (19 Categories), One-Touch Sensor Reheat, Inverter Turbo Defrost, Keep Warm , Popcorn Key, Quick Minute, More/Less Control (Black)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #881 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Black
• Brand: Panasonic
• Model: NN-H965BF
• Released on: 2005-07-01
• Dimensions: 14.00" h x 24.00" w x 19.00" l, 42.00 pounds

Features

• 1,250 watts of power for faster cooking, defrosting
• Cooking sensor automatically adjusts power level, calculates reheating/cooking time
• Linear power control for more even heating, defrosting, cooking
• Multi-lingual menu action screen; large-capacity 2.2-cubic-foot interior
• 5-year warranty on tube; 1-year warranty on other parts and labor

Amazon.com Review
This gigantic microwave oven services the family that is constantly eating on the run but has gourmet tastes that go beyond packaged frozen dinners. It is true that the oven takes up a great deal of counter space (measurements are 23-7/8 by 14 by 19-7/16 inches) but much of that space can be attributed to the large interior capacity of 2.2 cubic feet, which can fit an entire meal. The oven operates on a powerful 1,250 watts for quicker cooking and defrosting and has a sleek black exterior that looks well in most kitchens.

Most home chefs will find new and innovative features on this microwave that blow away the offerings on their previous models. To figure out the best way to cook a particular food, cooks can access step-by-step instructions on the Menu Action screen. The multi-lingual screen displays information in English, Spanish, or French on how to perform a function. Panasonic's One-Touch Sensor Cooking feature takes the guesswork out of microwave cooking by calculating cooking and reheating times automatically based on the amount of steam released. As part of Panasonic's Inverter Technology, the oven also incorporates a linear power control for even heat distribution so frozen macaroni and cheese doesn't get hot around the perimeter and remain cold in the center during cooking and frozen chicken breasts don't cook around the edges during defrosting. Another major innovation in microwave technology is a warming and simmering feature that delivers low-temperature heat to keep food such as pies, casseroles, or gravy warm without overcooking them. For cooks who are looking for a shortcut but don't want to sacrifice gourmet cooking, this microwave is an excellent option. This luxury microwave oven is covered by Panasonic under a one-year limited warranty while the Magnetron tube has an extended warranty of up to five years. --Cristina Vaamonde

Customer Reviews

Pretty good, some minor flaws
[ Dec 2006 ]
We've had this microwave for a couple of months now, so I can't comment on its long-term reliability.

Good:

Mostly, it's been fine. It meets my primary requirement for a microwave, which is that you can put food into it, press 3 0 START, and it cooks for 30 seconds at full power. (It's amazing how many microwaves fail that test, requiring some other key before the time. Easy enough if you know how to use it, but not for visitors.)

It can do relatively complex sequences like:
- Wait 5 minutes (to line up completion time with other foods)
- Cook 4 minutes
- Wait 20 seconds (to give me time to stir)
- Cook 3 minutes
- Wait 2 minutes (post-cook "let stand" time)

It'll prompt you through most operations, though ... the ... prompting ... is ... kind ... of ... tedious.

The Sensor Reheat feature seems to do a pretty good job of warming food up to a good serving temperature. It overwarms frozen corn dogs a little, but only a little.

I haven't used it much, but the Sensor Cook feature did a good job on baked potatoes.

Complaints:

It's going to sound picky, but my biggest complaint with this microwave is that its beeper isn't loud enough. It's a little chirp-chirp that you could easily miss if you're in the next room. It does repeat the chirp every few minutes until you open the door.

The child lock is too hard to use. My other child-lockable appliances have a button with a lock icon on it; if you hold the button for about 5 seconds it locks or unlocks the device. For this one, though, the sequence is Function, 5, 1 to lock and Function, 5, 2 to unlock. (I had to go check.) Too hard to remember, and if you don't know that it starts with "Function" you're just hosed.

Nits:

There are a few features I don't use yet (and so at the moment they represent unnecessary complexity) - Popcorn, More/Less. "Quick Minute" doesn't seem like enough of a win to be worth a dedicated button - 1 0 0 START vs QM START? 6 0 START if you optimize a bit means QM only cuts out one keystroke. If you need three minutes, QM QM QM START is the same as 3 0 0 START.

I'd like a "hard pause" feature, where it would stop a cook sequence and beep, and then resume the cook sequence when I press "Start" after I stir the food.

[ Sep 2008 ]
Still happy with it, no problems.

Good cooker, but irritating
I bought this 6 months ago to replace a ten-year-old GE 1000W microwave. I have it installed in the same cabinet opening as the old GE, but with a different third party grillwork.

Plusses:

The oven cavity is gigantic.

It has lots more functions than I have used and probably more than I will ever use. I bought it for the size and color.

It boils water and cooks/heats thing substantially faster than my old GE. The defrost seems to be more even, but this is not a major change from my old GE.

Minuses:

The timer/done beeper is not loud enough. If I have the stove exhaust fan running on low, I cannot hear the beeper unless I am listening intently for it. If nothing is running in the kitchen, I can hear it at a much lower volume level than the old GE. The beeper does NOT repeat with reminders unless you turn the option on in the functions menu.

This microwave is electronically noisy. It kills my wireless WIFI connection whereas the old GE barely slowed it down. It also causes a noticable garbling of cordless phone calls. Again the GE did not do this. I don't know if the GE was abnormally good or if the Panasonic is abnormally bad, but the transition was downhill.

If I try to do anything complicated, the microwave prompts me through it with scrolling pormpts on a display that is too small for the purpose. The information is there, but it is a slow process. I would have prefered more info on the decal inside the oven so I didn't have to wait while things scroll by 6 letters at a time. The fact -- that there is help -- is good.

The exterior of the oven door is a high-gloss, soft plastic. The softness makes it easy to get small scratches on it. The high-gloss makes it easy to see them.

ENJOY YOUR MEAL

Poor reliability
I own the predecessor to this model, the H964. It's the 2nd Panansonic microwave of this size that we've bought--in just 3 years. The first lasted 1 1/2 years and had to be repaired once. The second died three weeks after the warranty period. After literally 8 calls to Panasonic customer service (asking for the serial number, calling back with it, etc etc.) they agreed to at least cover the cost of a repair estimate (they eventually paid for the entire repair cost).

The problem was that the fuse had died. The authorized repair facilitiy told me that the only microwaves they ever get for repair are Panasonics; he said the problem is that to reduce their weight, they use smaller parts, like the tubes, which can't handle the load for long. He also said that their fuses don't last.

The repair person recommended either Sharp or Sanyo as much longer lasting. I checked the weight of a similar-sized Sharp and saw that it weighed about 6 pounds more than the Panasonic--presumably because some parts are heftier.

When this newly-repaired Panasonic dies again, it will be long out of warranty and then we'll try our luck with a Sharp. Replacing a microwave every 18-20 months is not my idea of money well spent.

Panasonic NN-SD697S 1300-Watt 1-1/5-Cubic-Foot Stainless-Steel Microwave Oven

Product Description

Panasonic 1-1/5 cu feet stainless steel microwave, One-touch sensor cook and reheat, 1300-watt of high power, inverter technology, Inverter turbo defrost, pop-out dial with flat panel for easy programming, 13 1/2-inch turntable, 4-digit readout, reflective mirror door, 10 level power settings, 9 menu sensor settings, interactive mutli-lingual screen, more/less control feature, keep warm feature, popcorn key, quick minute, delay start and timer, 120V, stainless front and painted silver wrap.

Panasonic NN-SD967S 2-1/5-Cubic-Foot 1250-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless Steel

Product Description

2.2 cft, 1250 Watts of High Power, One-Touch Sensor Cooking/Reheat, Stainless Face, Pop-Out Dial for easy Programming, Keep Warm/More-Less Control, Popcorn Key, Multi-Lingual Menu Action Screen, Inverter Turbo Defrost, Quick Minute,

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #12928 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Panasonic
• Model: NN-SD967S
• Released on: 2007-05-14
• Dimensions: 14.00" h x 23.88" w x 19.40" l, 43.40 pounds

Features

• Luxury full-size 1250-watt microwave oven with 2-1/5-cubic-foot capacity
• 16-1/2-inch turntable; 1-touch sensor cooking; keep-warm menu
• Inverter Turbo Defrost ensures even heating; menu-action screen
• 10 power levels; pop-out dial for easy programming; delay start; timer
• Measures 14 by 23-7/8 by 19-7/16 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews

Great Product and would not hesitate to Buy Another!
This is technologically the best microwave that I have ever owned. I have only had it about a week, but the turntable is what elevates it above my first microwave, a 1976 or 77 Tappan-Touch with browning element. The browning element was hardly ever used, so I did not require one when I bought this Panasonic. This microwave actually replaced my 1979 Amana RadarRange, whose timer had finally given out. I saw no reason to repair the extremely heavy beast due to door wear, aging of insulation, and other such considerations. The new Panasonic weighs much less than the older microwaves, so even I can pick it up and move it. The pop-out dial simplifies the board use and is an improvement in the ergonomics. It is very easy to learn how to use. The sensor function cooks TV dinners to perfection. The inverter defrost works well, also, and is a great improvement over my previous ovens. My only complaint is the heaviness of touch required to depress the door latch button/panel. They really should use a weaker spring on these. The display is not too bright and is welcome in dimmer lighting or in the dark. (I don't regard this as an energy vampire, because I need the clock feather visible and because extreme energy use resulting in global warming are really, at their hearts, human overpopulation issues and won't be solved in my kitchen. Also, I've converted all my lighting to low-energy use fluorescent, etc, so it's hard to feel guilty for having an electronic clock display that I need to be able to see all of the time.) I also recommend this microwave because of the size. One can never have a wide enough turntable. I will also be able to finish-cook a decent-sized turkey in this oven to moist perfection, after pre-browning it in my regular oven. I bought the 2 year extended replacement warranty just in case the fuse or other parts should prematurely burn out, as they sometimes do on the more inexpensive microwaves, and recommend this. Although this has a popcorn feature that works well, I found out that studies have shown that the cooking of popcorn is what most often prematurely kills microwaves because popcorn doesn't have much moisture or enough material to absorb enough of the microwaves when it cooks (and neither does bacon). So just avoid cooking popcorn and put in a cup of water when you cook bacon and you should be alright. That 2-yr extended warranty, either from Amazon or directly from Panasonic in the paperwork, should help with your peace-of-mind. What a great product, overall. Thank you Panasonic! (And thank you Amazon for quickly replacing the first one that showed up with both the front door and the back dented in from shipping damage. The replacement was perfect and works perfectly as well!)

Real Workhorse!
I bought this for our office, servicing 40+ people. Huge capacity and runs like a dream. Great for office party because you can heat up those larger dishes. Very good product no problems at all!

NICE COUNTER TOP OVEN FOR A LARGE KITCHEN
I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS MICROWAVE OVEN TO REPLACE MY 7 YEAR OLD SHARP, AFTER DAYS OF RESEARCHING MICROWAVE OVENS. I HAVE ONLY USED IT A FEW TIMES BUT IT SEEMS TO BE AS GOOD AS MY OLD SHARP OVEN. THIS OVEN IS A NN-SD967S
Luxury Full-Size 2.2 cu. ft. Microwave Oven with Inverter Technology, 1250 Watt High Power and Easy-to-Use Pop-Out Dial, Stainless. PANASONIC MAKES A SIMILAR MODEL FOR ABOUT $100 MORE AND HAVE YET TO FIND ANY DIFFERENCES EXCEPT THE COLOR OF THE LED READOUT AND A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT BUTTON STYLE. I LIKE THIS OVEN BECAUSE OF THE EASY TO USE POP OUT DIAL AND THE INVERTER TECHNOLOGY WHICH ALLOWS IT TO COOK,DEFROST,ETC FOOD WITHOUT CYCLING ON AND OFF. THE INVERTER USES A VARIETY OF CHANGING FROM LOW-HIGH POWER AND DOES NOT CYCLE ON AND OFF WHEN USING DIFFERENT MODES, SUCH AS SENSOR COOKING,REHEATING,DEFROST. THIS OVEN WOULD BE TOO LARGE IF YOU HAVE A SMALL KITCHEN(SEE MY IMAGES ABOVE). IT HAS A NICE LOOKING STAINLESS FRONT. THE CONTROLS ARE EASY TO USE THE DOOR LATCH IS STURDY AND DOES NOT FEEL CHEAP. I HAVE NOT NOTICED ANY CHANGE W/ MY WIRELESS INTERNET AND PHONES AS NOTED IN OTHER REVIEWS. IF YOU NEED A LARGE COUNTER-TOP MICROWAVE THEN THIS IS A HIGH QUALITY OVEN AT A GOOD PRICE, UNDER $200. (AS WELL AS FREE SHIPPING AND NO TAXES)
+++UPDATE 5-23-09...MICROWAVE WORKS GREAT...NO PROBS AT ALL!!!

Panasonic NN-H765WF Full-Size 1-3/5-Cubic-Foot 1250-Watt Microwave Oven, White

Product Description

Panasonic NN-H765WF full-size 1.6 cu.ft. 1250 Watt, Easy-To-Use Button Control, Multi-Lingual Menu Action Screen, One-Touch Sensor Cooking (19 Categories), One-Touch Sensor Reheat, Inverter Turbo Defrost, Keep Warm, Popcorn Key, Quick Minute, More/Less Control, Function Key (White)

Features

• 1250-watt full-sized microwave oven with 1-3/5-cubic-foot capacity
• 15-inch turntable for even heating; 1-touch sensor cooking; keep warm
• Inverter Turbo Defrost; 10 power levels; menu-action screen with function key
• 5 multi-stage cooking options; popcorn key; Quick Minute; delay start; timer
• Measures 19-7/16 by 21-7/8 by 11-15/16 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews

Just right for me...
The Panasonic NN-H765WF was exactly what I was looking for. I wanted a microwave in white to match my other appliances that was powerful enough for my needs. It works very well for heating and defrosting and is very efficient. This microwave is more powerful than older ones, you do have to reduce the cooking time for many foods. So far I am very pleased with this microwave oven and it was reasonably priced.

Panasonic NN-H765WF 1.6, 1250 Watt Microwave
Purchased this to replace an older Panasonic unit that caught fire. It is well made, stays "put" on the counter when pushing selections. The Sensor Reheat seems to work well. I like the way the door works. At 1.6 cubes it is fairly large, but the foot print for counter space is not much more than the 1 cube that I replaced, and the height is about the same as my old unit. Also very quiet operation is a plus.

Panasonic Microwave with inverter
The inverter technology makes microwaving foods dramatically better! Instead of short bursts of full power, which is what all other micro waves do when asked for partial power, this one actually powers down the microwave intensity. It eliminates burned spots, particularly when defrosting. Huge improvement, small price difference.

Panasonic NN-SD667S 1-1/5-Cubic-Foot 1300-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless Steel

Product Description

1.2 cft, 1300 Watts of High Power, One-Touch Sensor Cooking/Reheat, Stainless Face, Pop-Out Dial for easy Programming, Keep Warm/More-Less Control, Popcorn Key, Multi-Lingual Menu Action Screen, Inverter Turbo Defrost, Quick Minute,

Customer Reviews

Good looks and functionality
I have to confess that I did not buy this from Amazon, but rather from Costco. The model numbers are slightly different, but both have identical specifications. While I shop a lot at Amazon and have always been pleased with them, the Costco price was just too low to pass up!

But you probably want to know how the unit functions rather than where I bought it. In a word, it is a great microwave. I thought the Inverter Technology was just marketing hype, but it really does make a difference - food heats up more evenly, and defrosting is faster and easier. Unlike past microwaves I've owned, I don't have to stir foods midway through -- just press sensor reheat, and the Panny does all the work for you.

The control pad is easy to use, and the pop-out knob is a nice feature. I find knobs easier to use than a key pad, but hated having to clean them. This solves that problem - you have a knob to set time/weight, but it easily pops in so you can clean without any hard to reach crannies that trap dirt.

The unit looks very nice on the counter top. The top and sides are not, however, stainless. They are silver and look nice, but only the front has real stainless.

Lots of power (1300 watts) so food reheating is very quick. Has a rotating glass turntable. The inside is well designed both from a space standpoint as well as ease of cleaning. My only quibble is that the "done" chime is not very loud.

All in all, this is a very nice microwave, and I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.

All I can say is Wow!!
This is best microwave I have ever used!! I love how well it works so much, I specifically wanted to review it somewhere to sing its praises. Like other reviewers, I also thought the Inverter Technology would turn out to be marketing hype, but it really does make a difference. Food warms faster & more evenly and, the best feature, is that defrosting is one step. I am referring to the last microwave we had where it stopped 2-3 times during the defrost and wanted you to do things with the food, then start it again each time.

The control pad is easy to use and, although I was hesitant about the pop-out knob when I was choosing it, I have found it to be a very handy feature. I was comparing it to another Panasonic on the shelf that was bigger, which had buttons and, actually, slightly less wattage. Since we don't do large meals or multiple plates in the microwave, the smaller size combined with 1300 watts of power = food heating that is faster than the low estimate on the packaging. I believe, even if you do need to "nuke" multiple items, this microwave would be faster one-by-one than a bigger one would be with multiple items together.

The cons, although minor, are that the "done" chime is fairly quiet, the display isn't readable from my eye height (I'm 6'4" & have to stoop to read it) and, lastly, the Quick Min button doesn't automatically activate the cooking, as many of my previous microwaves did -- you have to hit Start afterwards. I mention them just to show that there is balance in the Universe ;)

The Cons are minor annoyances and the Pros far outweigh them. Even cooking, which has been tauted by microwave manufacturers since their inception, is finally here and I'd buy it again without hesitation.

Pro's, con's...overall satisfied
Pro's:
- aesthetically pleasing stainless steel front (top & sides are silver colored plastic but blend well);
- noticably stronger (quicker heating) than our previous 1000 watt Sanyo oven;
- small dimensional footprint fits our shallow counter;
- knob to set the length of microwaving time is a little different than most other microwave ovens but it's easy to use.

Con's:
- temporarily kills our 80211.g wireless network (Airport Express is about 12 feet away) when microwaving food and shortly afterwards wifi resumes on its own;
- the digital display is a little difficult to read because of the angle when you're in front of it setting cooking time, etc. unless your line of sight is at the same height as the screen.
- minor: wish the touch pad lit up for late night forages in the kitchen without having to turn on the kitchen lights.

Overall, we're satisfied with the oven, even with the cons. We'll try relocating our WAP farther away.

Panasonic NN-H765BF Full-Size 1-3/5-Cubic-Foot 1250-Watt Microwave Oven, Black

Product Description

Panasonic NN-H765BF full-size 1.6 cu.ft. 1250 Watt, Easy-To-Use Button Control, Multi-Lingual Menu Action Screen, One-Touch Sensor Cooking (19 Categories), One-Touch Sensor Reheat, Inverter Turbo Defrost, Keep Warm, Popcorn Key, Quick Minute, More/Less Control, Function Key (Black)

Features

• 1250-watt full-sized microwave oven with 1-3/5-cubic-foot capacity
• 15-inch turntable for even heating; 1-touch sensor cooking; keep warm
• Inverter Turbo Defrost; 10 power levels; 5 multi-stage cooking options
• More/less control; popcorn key; Quick Minute; delay start; timer
• Measures 19-7/16 by 21-7/8 by 11-15/16 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
With a 1-3/5-cubic-foot capacity and 1250 watts of power, this full-sized microwave oven provides quick and easy meal preparation. The unit's automatic 15-inch turntable ensures even heating, while its one-touch sensor cooking adjusts power levels and calculates cooking times automatically, making reheating and cooking a variety of foods easier than ever. A pulsing delivery of very low microwave power keeps food temperature at a constant level--without overcooking; the improved keep-warm menu now includes five items, so foods like stew, gravy, and desserts remain warm in the oven until they're ready to be served.

In addition, the microwave's menu-action screen adds to the overall convenience. It scrolls step-by-step cooking instructions across the display in English, Spanish, or French, while the function key simplifies the programming of 10 useful, non-cooking functions. Just press the function key and the menu-action screen will display the steps necessary to complete the desired function. Other highlights include Inverter Turbo Defrost for thorough defrosting, a push-button control panel, 10 power levels, five multi-stage cooking options, and more/less control, as well as a popcorn key, Quick Minute, delay start, a timer, and auto reheat. The microwave oven measures 19-7/16 by 21-7/8 by 11-15/16 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Very pleased with this oven
After having my first microwave for about 18 years, it finally died and I did a lot of research before deciding to buy this Panasonic. Having Amazon gift certificates, free shipping and a $25 kitchen and housewares discount influenced my decision and I have to say it was a great buy. I'm very pleased with the evenness with which it cooks and defrosts.

I upgraded from a mid-size 650-watt oven to this full-size 1250-watt oven. I have to remind myself sometimes that everything needs less time to cook. However, there are a lot of pre-programmed features in this unit that make it easier. For example, there is a sensor cook button that selects the time and power level for different kinds of foods depending on how many times you tap the button. Types of food include baked potatoes, frozen pizza, frozen entrees, fresh vegetables, frozen vegetables and omelettes. I made a baked potato last night that was cooked perfectly. There is also a separate popcorn button (you can select from 3 different bag sizes) that also worked perfectly. A More/Less button lets you add or subtract time to the sensor and popcorn settings.

There are a number of different functions you can select or turn on and off. Some of the functions include language (English, French or Spanish), a choice of pounds or kilos, child lock, reminder beep (I turned that off because unlike my old oven which beeped every minute, this one beeps every 15 seconds which was annoying) and menu action which when turned on guides you through each step of cooking. There is also a demo mode which is meant for retail displays but you can see how everything works without actually cooking anything.

Some other useful features are delayed start where you can use the timer to set the oven to start cooking at a later time and a keep warm setting if you won't be taking your food out of the oven immediately. A Quick Min button lets you select 1-9 minutes simply by tapping the button the appropriate number of times.

If you purchase this, I would suggest going through the owner's manual a couple of times. I went through it once before I used the oven. A couple of days later I went through it again and discovered that I had overlooked some shortcuts.

The only down side for me with this oven is losing some more counter space in a small kitchen. Keep that in mind if you don't already have a full-size oven.

Fantastic
I have always been partial to Panasonic microwaves and this is one of the best. It has had constant daily use for over two months now with an excellent performance record.

In fact, I have only used my stove and oven twice since this purchase (for a large frozen pizza). The sensors are very accurate - oatmeal is perfect. With two frozen dinners, I had to add additional time, but everything else has cooked, reheated or thawed as expected.

Earlier reviews mentioned resetting the clock and a loud beep. Panasonic must have listened to their customers as neither problem appears to be present on this model.

With 1250 watts, it does reheat more quickly than older models so I would suggest reducing the time until you get used to your new microwave.

UPDATE - 10/21/2008 - In December it will be two years - still perfect!

Best ever
I've never been so happy with a microwave. It is wide enough to allow the defrosting of a long block of chicken thighs, yet short enough to fit in the limited space I have to stash it. If you yearn for modest height and generous width, this is your oven.

It's quiet. It looks GREAT. It beeps to let you know when it's time to turn something over you are defrosting, but won't shut off and wait for you to turn it. (Turning is optional.) It's clear from a bar indicator what power level you have set and is operating, which makes it easy to tell from a distance.

More on defrosting: My last micro only allowed up to 2.4 lbs in the display, so for that chicken block I was eternally re-defrosting. Not this baby. Bring on your big freezer items, so long as they aren't too tall. Up to 6 lbs can be entered in the display.

That "ENJOY YOUR MEAL" message that moves across the display when the cooking cycle ends is a nice touch.