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Panasonic Genius Countertop Microwave In Black - NNH965BF

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Panasonic Genius Countertop Microwave - NNH965BK/ 2.2 Cubic Foot/ Inverter Turbo Defrost/ Child Safety Lock/ Versatile Function Key/ Black Finish/

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Panasonic NNH965 Full-Size Genius Inverter Black Microwave, Model NNH965BK

Panasonic Good Housekeeping Seal

Experience the Revolutionary Inverter® Microwave Oven
With Inverter® Microwave Ovens, you’ll have all the power you need to cook with ease, speed, and style. Inverter® technology takes advantage of multiple power levels, and it maintains the best colour, shape, texture, and flavours of your food. Delicate foods can simmer without overcooking on edges and surfaces. And, due to consistent delivery of microwave energy, foods will no longer undercook in the center and have hard overcooked edges. With this technology you’ll enjoy cooking your food – and eating it too!

Features:

Button Panel
Replacing the standard touch-panel control, an effortless-to-operate button panel, found on all of our new “Genius Prestige” ovens, makes it easy to select the desired settings. The Convection Oven takes this simplicity a step further with an added dial for controlling the oven’s temperature. Additionally, time and weight are also controlled by dials.
Keep Warm Function
A pulsing delivery of very low microwave power keeps food temperatures at a constant level--without overcooking. Our improved keep warm menu now includes five items so foods like stew, gravy and desserts remain warm in the oven until you are ready to serve.
Menu Action Screen
The Menu Action Screen display actually tells you what to do next. The words scroll across the screen, displaying the program you’ve selected and telling you the next step. It’s as easy as one touch on the appropriate pad and then following the simple instructions. Display will read out in English, French, or Spanish.
One-Touch Genius Sensor Reheat and Cook
A miniature sensor is the brain behind Panasonic microwave ovens. This device picks up steam from the food as it cooks and relays the signal to the oven's microprocessor. Information is calculated to program the oven to cook each food at the appropriate power level and time required. One touch of a single control pad will activate the sensor, automatically producing perfect cooking results.
Versatile Function Key
The Function Key simplifies the programming of 10 useful non-cooking functions, such as the Child Lock. Just press the Function Key and the Menu Action Screen will display easy-to-follow steps to complete the desired action.

Specifications:

Convenient 5 Button Control Panel
2.2 cu ft.
1200 W output power
Menu Action Screen
Sensor reheat
Sensor cook with instant access buttons (12 categories)
Inverter® Turbo Defrost
Popcorn key
Keep Warm
Function Key
Quick Minute
Child Safety Lock
Optional trim kit available

Approximate Dimensions:

Width: 356 mm (23.88")
Height: 606 mm (14")
Deptht: 493 mm (19.44")

Approximate Weight:

Unit Shipping: 47 lbs.
Dimensional Shipping Weight: 72 lbs.

Warranty Information:

Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer):
- Full One Year Warranty

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Type	Countertop
Capacity	2.2 Cu. Ft.
Cooking Power	1200 Watts
Height	14"
Width	24"
Depth	19.44"
Convection	No
Sensor Cooking	Yes
Interior Light	Yes
Quick Minute	Yes
Timer	No
Turntable	No
Child Lock	No
Viewing Window	Yes

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Product Review Summary

4.5 (based on 70 reviews)

81% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Powerful (66)
Simple Display (53)
Easy To Clean (51)
Heats Evenly (44)
Quiet (44)
Attractive Design (37)

Cons

Noisy (5)
None (3)

Best Uses

Leftovers (63)
Frozen Food (52)
Quick Meals (36)
Popcorn (28)
Snacks (25)
Vegetables (17)

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5.0

I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT

Reviewed by DB (Casual Cook) from CHICAGO,IL on Apr 12, 2011

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I'M VERY PLEASED WITH MY PANSONIC MICROWAVE. GREAT FOR COOKING, REHEATING LEFTOVERS AND POPPING POP CORN.

Pros:	Easy To Install, Attractive Design, Powerful, Simple Controls, Heats Evenly
Cons:	Noisy
Best Uses:	Popcorn, Quick Meals, Leftovers

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5.0

Very nice!

Reviewed by lincoln goods (Avid Cook) from Lincoln, NE on Mar 15, 2010

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I'm extremely pleased with the Panasonic microwave. I bought to replace an old Litton that I got in the 1980's. It works like a charm.

Pros:	Easy To Install, Heats Evenly, Simple Controls, Simple Display, Easy To Clean, Powerful, Attractive Design
Best Uses:	Leftovers, Frozen Food, Defrosting, Quick Meals, Popcorn

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5.0

I would buy this product again and again

Reviewed by Big Willie (Casual Cook) from North Aurora, IL. on Nov 23, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I use the microwave on a daily basis. It is easy to use and quick.I can't think of any reason not to buy this product.

Best Uses:	Defrosting, Quick Meals, Popcorn, Frozen Food, Leftovers
Pros:	Heats Evenly, Simple Display, Simple Controls, Easy To Install, Powerful, Attractive Design, Easy To Clean

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5.0

Great Microwave

Reviewed by Jelly Bean (Casual Cook) from Crystal Lake, Il on Nov 10, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Easy to follow directions. Great for reheating and defrosting. It's a little larger than I expected, but a great microwave.

Best Uses:	Leftovers, Defrosting, Frozen Food
Pros:	Simple Controls, Powerful, Simple Display, Heats Evenly

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4.0

a good product at a good price

Reviewed by red (Casual Cook) from chicago on Oct 30, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

good product. did compare to other sites. best deal at abt.

Pros:	Attractive Design, Simple Controls, Simple Display, Heats Evenly, Easy To Clean
Best Uses:	Frozen Food, Quick Meals, Popcorn, Leftovers

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5.0

EVERYTHING AND MORE

Reviewed by Sharen, the purple butterfly (Casual Cook) from Mims, FL on May 19, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

We have used most of the buttons on the m-wave and all work perfectly. The popcorn button is great. The door does need a push to close-but that has stopped my family from slamming the door.(added benefit there!) Great product, easy to use, super results.

Best Uses:	Quick Meals, Frozen Food, Popcorn, Leftovers, Defrosting
Pros:	Simple Display, Easy To Clean, Simple Controls, Attractive Design, Powerful, Heats Evenly

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5.0

So smart, it's a bit scary !!

Reviewed by Annie (Avid Cook) from Petaluma, CA on Mar 05, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Love the overall look of this product. It is a beautifully designed and "smart" appliance. The instruction manual is, and I was surprised by this, very user friendly as is the oven. My previous microwave was a Panasonic so this is an update but not a replacement. I look forward to years of use.

Best Uses:	Defrosting, Leftovers, Frozen Food, Plus minus cook feature, Re-heat sensor
Cons:	Prominent popcorn button
Pros:	Simple Display, Easy To Clean, Powerful, Heats Evenly, Simple Controls, Manual user friendly, Smart, Easy To Install, Attractive Design, Easy to use

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5.0

Great microwave

Reviewed by Drimah (Avid Cook) from New York, NY on Feb 18, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

This is a great microwave with enough power to service my large family. The only downside is that it seems quite big.

Cons:	big
Pros:	Heats Evenly, Powerful, Attractive Design
Best Uses:	Popcorn, Defrosting, Frozen Food, Leftovers, Quick Meals

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5.0

Large, powerful

Reviewed by Serendipity (Avid Cook) from South Carolina on Feb 05, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

This microwave oven has a huge interior. Foods heat very evenly and very quickly. Frozen meals heat in almost half the time than in my previous microwave oven. The display is easy to read and understand. The defrost cycle will defrost frozen food without cooking the edges. The door opens with a push tab that is stiff. Opening and closing the door makes a rather loud, metallic, clanging sound. Overall, though, I am very pleased with the oven.

Best Uses:	Quick Meals, Defrosting, Frozen Food, Leftovers
Pros:	Simple Controls, Easy To Clean, Attractive Design, Large Capacity, Heats Evenly, Powerful

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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4.0

A good buy

Reviewed by Nancy (Avid Cook) from New Bern, NC on Dec 01, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I use it for many things from reheating to cooking dinner. The large size accommodates big pans, so you can reheat a large casserole. Easier to clean than my previous microwave. Good instruction book.

Best Uses:	Defrosting, Leftovers, Quick Meals
Pros:	Powerful, Attractive Design, Stable Tray, Simple Display, Easy To Install, Heats Evenly

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4.0

Exactly as Advertised

Reviewed by PB (Gourmet Cook) from York, ME on Nov 25, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

This microwave works exactly as it is advertised. The whole experience was very positive.

Best Uses:

Defrosting, Leftovers

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4.0

i would buy this product again

Reviewed by john (Casual Cook) from dyer,IN on Nov 21, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

heating foods from refrigerator

Pros:	Heats Evenly, Quiet, Simple Controls, Powerful, Easy To Clean, Stable Tray
Best Uses:	Quick Meals, Popcorn, Snacks, Leftovers

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4.0

A great microwave!

Reviewed by Bob (Avid Cook) from Deltona, Florida on Nov 21, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The inverter technology feature is an improvement over all the other microwaves. It heats more evenly without the magnatron going on and off. I really wish they would make a quieter and easier closing door that you didn't have to slam in order to close. For such a great appliance they could have designed a better closing mechanism.

Cons:	Hard Closing Door
Best Uses:	Heating Liquids, Snacks, Frozen Food, Leftovers, Quick Meals
Pros:	Quiet, Easy To Clean, Powerful, Heats Evenly

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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4.0

Powerful & efficient

Reviewed by Tom the tired (Casual Cook) from Chicago. Il on Nov 04, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Reheat & cook

Pros:	Attractive Design, Heats Evenly, Easy To Clean, Powerful
Best Uses:	Leftovers, Quick Meals, Popcorn, Frozen Food
Cons:	Noisy, Unstable Tray

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5.0

A wonderful product!

Reviewed by Phishroe Karp (Gourmet Cook) from Anoka, MN on Nov 03, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I do a lot of cooking. I am able to use this oven more than others I have owned because of the even heating. No more burned edges and cold middles! [...] I will set this company high on my order list. [...]

Pros:	Attractive Design, Easy To Clean, Simple Display, Heats Evenly, Powerful, Quiet, Stable Tray
Best Uses:	Excellent for sauces, All of these and more
Cons:	None

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4.0

Excellent performance in first month ...

Reviewed by elestudiar (Casual Cook) from Houston TX on Oct 28, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Microwave meets all expectations in first month. This unit replaces a 32-year veteran microwave. Aside from the obvious need to adapt from dial-up controls to digital entry and a flashing information display, the unit is very user-friendly (also supported by an adequate operator manual). Heats, cooks evenly, except for the center of most cold dishes, for which, stirring and cooking for an additional short period work best. After some tests, power setting 10 is used consistently, considering that stirring once is desirable for most cooking, reheating. Hot cereals always cook best with intemediate stirring. Standard popcorn setting cooked perfectly, well beyond old unit. Thawing frozen food is yet to be tried -- future report. Perhaps one concern for the inevitable occurrence: there are no instructions or obvious access to replace the lamp if/when it fails, whereas veteran unit provided easy access to lamp.

Best Uses:	Frozen Food, Quick Meals, Popcorn, Leftovers
Cons:	Noisy door - closing
Pros:	Stable Tray, Attractive Design, Easy To Clean, Heats Evenly, Simple Display, Powerful

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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4.0

Adequate size for cooking needs

Reviewed by Sunday Apron Girl (Casual Cook) from Spring Hill, FL on Sep 23, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I needed a larger and more powerful Microwave oven to accommodate some cooking accessories I had purchased. This product has worked great for all the recipes I have tried.

Pros:	Good size, Powerful, Easy To Clean, Quiet, Simple Display, Attractive Design, Heats Evenly
Best Uses:	Quick Meals, Snacks, Frozen Food, Leftovers, Popcorn

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5.0

Microwave

Reviewed by Omar (Casual Cook) from New Yorkl on Aug 21, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

It's a panasonic, can't get any better.

Pros:

Easy To Clean, Powerful, Heats Evenly

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5.0

User-Friendly, powerful, large capacity

Reviewed by mary (Avid Cook) from Rye, NY on Aug 04, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

THis was a great purchase. [...] easy it is to use. The inside rotating dish holds my larger glass dishes and makes cooking for a large family easier. I love the 16 inch plate.

Pros:	Attractive Design, Stable Tray, Simple Display, Heats Evenly, Powerful
Best Uses:	Quick Meals, Leftovers, Frozen Food, Snacks

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5.0

Great performance as expected

Reviewed by Roddy (Avid Cook) from New Jersey on Jul 16, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

[...] The design of the microwave is attractive, it has large capacity and very easy to operate. I like the sensor cooking feature. The only drawback is the loud noise when you open/close the microwave door.

Cons:	Noisy Door openclose
Best Uses:	Quick Meals, Leftovers, Snacks
Pros:	Stable Tray, Simple Display, Large capacity, Attractive Design, Powerful, Quiet, Heats Evenly, Easy To Clean

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4.0

Simple instructions, easy to use

Reviewed by Retired senior (Casual Cook) from Kanab, UT on Jul 16, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I had to do some math in my head to learn to program the power and time compared to my old microwave which was 650W----i.e cut the power or time or both in half or 3/4, depending on what I wanted to cook. Not a problem tho. I didn't overcook any food. It was easy to get used to.

Cons:	Door is noisy closing
Pros:	Heats Evenly, Easy To Clean, Attractive Design, Powerful, Simple Display, Stable Tray, Quiet
Best Uses:	Quick Meals, Frozen Food, Popcorn, Snacks, Leftovers

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

Great Buy, great price!!!

Reviewed by Martie (Avid Cook) from Baltimore, MD on Jul 09, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I never thought I would say a microwave was good at cooking meat, but this oven is. When you take it out of the box, the display gives you a wecome message. The display also gives you instructions on how to use the features. It takes the guess work out of cooking time. You program what temp you want and it cooks until food internal temp is perfect. It also has a keep warm feature. It's sooo great that I donated a 2nd one to my club. (So I can use it when I'm there...SHHHHHH!)

Best Uses:	Popcorn, Frozen Food, Snacks, Leftovers, Meats, Poultry, Quick Meals
Pros:	Simple Display, Powerful, Stable Tray, Heats Evenly, Easy To Clean, Quiet, Attractive Design

2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

Looove my micro

Reviewed by memers (Avid Cook) from OK on Jun 04, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

My husband and I have 4 boys. Our microwave is used several times a day. This is the best one weve ever bough! I he reheat sensor and cook sensor work great and you can stand a bottle of syrup up in it to heat it up too! I even tells you to enjoy your meal when its done wich my boys get a kick out of.The only trouble i had was i burned a bag of mini popcorn. It was because i used the popcorn button as if i was doing a whole bag so more my fault.

Best Uses:	Leftovers, Popcorn, Frozen Food, Quick Meals, Snacks
Pros:	Powerful, Quiet, Heats Evenly, Can't mess up your meal, Stable Tray, Simple Display, Attractive Design, Easy To Clean

2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

The only microwave oven for us

Reviewed by fpmora (Avid Cook) from New Mexico on Jun 03, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

This our second Panasonic inverter technology microwave. When our first one died after a few years I bought the best, largest microwave at [...]and my family complained and I hated it especially for defrosting, both for the evenness and large enough capacity. I do all the cooking. My wife's first complaint about the [...]GE, 1100 watt microwave was that it didn't boil water for her tea well. I new then that I had made a mistake and that we needed the Panasonic inverter and ABT always has what we want and at a great price.Now everyone including myself is happy.

Best Uses:	Frozen Food, Popcorn, Snacks, Leftovers, Keep warm, Quick Meals
Pros:	Powerful, Stable Tray, Inverter powerdefrost, Heats Evenly, Quiet, Attractive Design, Simple Display, Easy To Clean

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5.0

Best invention since fire!!!

Reviewed by Brucie J (Casual Cook) from Sarasota, FL on May 21, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The Inverter used in this microwave is fantastic. While it is too early to comment on longevity, it is well worth the investment. Items that were virtually destroyed by our old GE (made by Panasonic) are prepared perfectly by this one. By not cycling full energy on and off into the food at reduced power settings as is customary in older technologies, the food doesn't char or become hard (unless overcooked). However, nothing is perfect in this world. Some of the pre-programed settings, as well as some of the sensor cooking either under-cooks the food or makes it too hot. Also, for some reason you can't turn off the turntable. This means you can't take full advantage of the large interior because the largest thing you can put in it can't exceed the interior depth. Lastly, buy this microwave instead of the GE version (also made by Panasonic). It is less expensive and has more features.

Cons:	Can't disable turntable
Best Uses:	Leftovers, Snacks, Popcorn, Frozen Food, Quick Meals
Pros:	Powerful, Quiet, Heats Evenly

4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

Excellent Product [...]

Reviewed by Angel (Casual Cook) from Hazlet, New Jersey on May 09, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I use this product for my every day cooking and heating leftovers. I especially like the size, it holds my bigger baking dishes well, and heats very evenly

Pros:	Attractive Design, Simple Display, Quiet, Easy To Clean, Powerful, Stable Tray, Heats Evenly
Best Uses:	Leftovers, Frozen Food, Quick Meals, Popcorn, Snacks

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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4.0

Wonderful purchase!

Reviewed by Marcia (Casual Cook) from Chicago, Illinois on Feb 04, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I use a microwave for as many cooking needs as possible. The size and features of this oven are all pluses. I was disappointed, however, that my old oven had more sensor cooking settings than the number on this item. [...]

Pros:	Easy To Clean, Quiet, Attractive Design, Stable Tray, Powerful, Heats Evenly, Simple Display
Best Uses:	Leftovers, Quick Meals, Frozen Food, Popcorn, Snacks
Cons:	No rice sensor setting, No fish sensor setting

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5.0

Another great Panasonic product

Reviewed by Larry (Avid Cook) from Gainesville FL on Jan 25, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Love the large size

Cons:	None
Best Uses:	Quick Meals, Frozen Food, Leftovers
Pros:	Simple Display, Heats Evenly, Attractive Design, Powerful, Easy To Clean, Quiet, Stable Tray

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5.0

Our 2nd Panasonic Microwave - love it!

Reviewed by Sweet Pea Patti (Avid Cook) from Hudson, Florida on Jan 21, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

My old Panasonic Genius 2500W lasted years through tons of use, so when it finally stopped working (The part cost more then a brand new microwave!) we just got another one, also from ABT. Same model, just the keypad is laid out a little differenty. I like the silver, stick out buttons, especially for the "Start" and "Stop," they are easier to use, just a light touch instead of pressing on the exact center of the keypad button. This model doesn't have all the "Breakfast, popcorn etc. buttons on the side which cluttered it up. They are still one of the features but now they show up when you hit "Sensor Cook." The inside is huge and my big casserole dishes can turn easily. An added side effect, from re-reading the new book I now use more of the features then I did with my old one. The only problem is that the door is still pretty stiff and has to be pushed closed by hand, no more pushing it closed with my elbow. Maybe time will loosen it up a little.

Cons:	Door is tight to close, Noisy
Best Uses:	Frozen Food, Quick Meals, Snacks, Leftovers, Popcorn
Pros:	Stable Tray, Heats Evenly, Powerful, Love the Sensor Reheat, Easy To Clean, Attractive Design, Simple Display

3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

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4.0

Panasonic Genius Countertop Microwave

Reviewed by Breeze (Avid Cook) from NC on Jan 18, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

We use this microwave every day for reheating, cooking foods from scratch, cooking frozen entrees, popping popcorn and more. I did not site cleaning as easy, because I don't think anything you have to stick your head or arms into to clean is easy! It is one of the most attractive microwaves out there and I love it in black. Primarily we bought this oven for its capacity size. It was simply the largest one we could find. I have been impressed with this oven and have used it now for about a month. I would highly reccomend it. It cooks evenly and fast and is easy to run.

Cons:	Difficult to Clean
Best Uses:	Snacks, Frozen Food, Leftovers, Popcorn, Quick Meals
Pros:	Stable Tray, Attractive Design, Heats Evenly, Simple Display, Powerful, Quiet

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

It best I have ever used in my lifetime!

Reviewed by Rat (Avid Cook) from Columbus, Texas on Jan 16, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

It the best one that I have ever had! Please try it. I know you will like it too!

Pros:	Easy To Clean, Attractive Design, Powerful, Simple Display, Quiet, Stable Tray, Heats Evenly
Best Uses:	Frozen Food, Leftovers, Popcorn, Snacks

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5.0

Awesome! Defrosts so evenly!

Reviewed by TKW (Avid Cook) from Goshen, CT on Jan 14, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

2nd one we've owned, in 13 years. The old microwave still works & never had a problem. The new version is much more powerful and defrosting is perfect. Just enter weight & it will never cook the edges, meats are still cool! Would recommend to anyone.

Pros:	Heats Evenly, Simple Display, Stable Tray, Easy To Clean, Powerful, Quiet
Best Uses:	Popcorn, Frozen Food, Leftovers

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4.0

just like the old one but better

Reviewed by yo momma (Can't Cook) from garden grove ca on Jan 14, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

looks and fits same as the previous one, has a little more power

Pros:	Easy To Clean, Heats Evenly, Quiet, Simple Display, Stable Tray, Attractive Design, Powerful, It fits
Best Uses:	Quick Meals, Leftovers, Snacks, Popcorn, Heat beverages

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5.0

Inverter Technology is Awesome

Reviewed by Tom G. (Avid Cook) from Tinley Park, IL on Jan 03, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Bought this as a replacement for an aging Sharp unit that had performed well for 5 years. This unit was a major step up in usability do to the way it operates. The Inverter Technology is a major change in microwave functionality. Instead of pulsing 100% power on and off, it adjusts the microwave power to evenly heat items without burning, boiling over, etc. The 'reheat' and pre-programmed cook functions work flawlessly as advertised. Highly recommended!

Best Uses:	Quick Meals, Leftovers, Snacks, Frozen Food
Pros:	Quiet, Heats Evenly, Powerful, Reheats very evenly

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4.0

Great microwave oven!

Reviewed by Chant Man (Casual Cook) from Philadelphia, PA on Jan 03, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Great microwave oven. It heats quickly and evenly. It also has many useful features that work well for the most part (sensor heating takes some getting used to).

Best Uses:	Popcorn, Leftovers, Frozen Food
Cons:	Sensor could be better
Pros:	Stable Tray, Heats Evenly, Powerful, Attractive Design, Quiet, Easy To Clean, Simple Display

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5.0

Great Microwave - I would buy again

Reviewed by Larry (Avid Cook) from Collinsville, IL on Dec 20, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Use it every day. Works Great.

Best Uses:	Frozen Food, Leftovers, Snacks, Quick Meals, Popcorn
Pros:	Heats Evenly, Attractive Design, Powerful, Easy To Clean, Stable Tray, Simple Display, Quiet

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5.0

great product

Reviewed by bob (Can't Cook) from mays landing, nj on Dec 04, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

great product- [...]

Pros:	Simple Display, Attractive Design, Quiet, Heats Evenly, Powerful, Easy To Clean, Stable Tray
Best Uses:	Snacks, Leftovers, Quick Meals, Frozen Food

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5.0

Outstanding - couldn't ask for more!

Reviewed by The editor (Avid Cook) from Knoxville, TN on Dec 03, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

We replaced a 25-year-old, extremely dependable, large-capacity, excellent Kenmore with this unit. Having used my Kenmore for so long, I wanted a comparable large unit that I could use daily. This Panasonic is perfect! It's actually even better, because it has the built-in turntable (I had added one to my old unit). I've used the Panasonic for many things, and the only adjustment I've had to make is that it cooks faster. I love it, and would recommend it highly.

Pros:	Attractive Design, Stable Tray, Powerful, Simple Display, Heats Evenly, Easy To Clean
Cons:	Loud door-closing sound
Best Uses:	Snacks, Popcorn, Leftovers, Quick Meals

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4.0

It's a Panasonic, say no more!

Reviewed by douggowanda (Casual Cook) from Western New York on Dec 03, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Our old Panasonic was 21 yrs. old, and still worked. Took a little longer to heat up food. Love the popcorn botton on this one, comes out perfect every time. Also the sensor reheat buttom is a must! You would swear there was somebody monoring the temp.for you.

Cons:	I wouldn't say noisy but, A little loud
Best Uses:	Popcorn, Leftovers, Quick Meals
Pros:	Simple Display, Easy To Clean, Attractive Design, Powerful, Stable Tray, Heats Evenly

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4.0

Be careful what you ask for

Reviewed by Mom on the go (Avid Cook, Busy mom, Casual Cook) from Santa Barbara, CA on Nov 04, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Great microwave..does everything and more. I read several other reviews, and decided this was it! My only regret is that BECAUSE IT DOES EVERYTHING, there are no simple "1-touch buttons" I takes me 4 buttons to re-heat my coffee & 3 buttons to heat a bag of popcorn. :( There is a functions button that helps you figure out what else you can/want to do. For example Button #1 sets the clock, button #2 does something else..etc..etc...I keep a copy of the 'functions' page, from the owmers manuel, taped to the front of the microwave...sure each button tells you what it does...but until i memorize what each button does...i need a cheat sheet! Don't get me wrong this microwave is an excellent cook, defroster, warmer and so on...I just miss the simplicity of being able to hit just one button to re-heat coffee, cook potatoes, or re-heat a cinnomon roll! Oh sure, this microwave does those things too, just, not with one, simple touch of a button. (But i do love how well it heats, cooks, defrosts & man is it huge inside..i didn't know how big 2.2 cubic feet was!)

Best Uses:	Frozen Food, Leftovers, Defrosting, Snacks, Quick Meals, Anything, Teenagers can use
Pros:	Heats Evenly, Easy To Clean, Powerful, Attractive Design, Versatile, Simple Display, Quiet, Stable Tray
Cons:	too complicated

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5.0

Lot's of POWER

Reviewed by TheOptimist (Avid Cook, 10 kids AND a daycare) from Wichita, Kansas on Oct 29, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

We use it all day long. It's faster than any microwave befor. 1250 Watts! Cooks bacon faster, re-heats faster, pops corn better, hot tea by the cup. We LOVE it! What a low price for so much machine.

Pros:	Attractive Design, Easy To Clean, Simple Display, Fast dinner entrees, Powerful, Stable Tray, Fast defrost
Cons:	None that I can find
Best Uses:	Popcorn, Snacks, Leftovers, Quick Meals, Frozen Food

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5.0

Totally Pleased

Reviewed by Chips (Casual Cook) from Fleetwood, PA on Oct 24, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

This microwave has all the features that you will ever need. Don't be fooled by the price. It is equivalent to mics at double the price. I especially like the ease of Sensor Cooking - you don't have to estimate weight, cooking time or cooking level - just put it in and press one button - it automatically determines the best combination. This is just one of many features that ALL work exactly as they should.

Pros:	Heats Evenly, Stable Tray, Powerful, Quiet, Simple Display, Easy To Clean, Versatile, Attractive Design
Best Uses:	Quick Meals, Frozen Food, Snacks, Leftovers

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5.0

Great size and good button placement

Reviewed by Bobby1st (Can't Cook, Great in re-heating) from Delaware on Oct 24, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

My first Panasonic unit, same size, stop working in 18 months, just fade away. I gambled for another model, same size and still working for the family. We love it. Now that we have a second home, guess what I got the same exact model. It tells the whole story, isn't it? What I like on this model is the silver start/stop button, the other model that we had that died had the hard to find/read in a low light situation touch button. The sensor heating is a plus and the quick minutes very useful. The Inverter even out the cooking but I really don't notice how it works. The rest of its capabilities are standard to most units. We ordered all my kitchen appliances in black, refreg and all including the flat LCD TV in black bessel, turned out to be beautiful.

Best Uses:	Leftovers, Quick Meals, Snacks, reheating
Pros:	Powerful, Quiet, Easy To Clean, Attractive Design

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4.0

Excellent machine overall

Reviewed by Serge (Can't Cook, Great in re-heating) from NY on Sep 27, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Overall: excellent, but the door could close a little smoother, and noise reduction could be improved. Otherwise, it does the job very well.

Pros:

Powerful, Easy To Clean, Versatile, Attractive Design

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4.0

Great over the counter microwave

Reviewed by Neel (Casual Cook) from Florida on Sep 25, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Great microwave with easy to use selections. Very powerful. Only problem is the fairly noisy door.

Best Uses:	Frozen Food, Leftovers
Cons:	Noisy
Pros:	Powerful, Stable Tray, Simple Display, Heats Evenly, Easy To Clean, Versatile

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4.0

Great product

Reviewed by NEELANU (Avid Cook) from Gainesville, FL on Sep 05, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Good price for a great microwave. If you are looking for a full size powerful microwave this is your best bet.

Best Uses:	Frozen Food, Snacks, Quick Meals
Pros:	Heats Evenly, Easy To Clean, Simple Display, Attractive Design, Stable Tray, Versatile, Powerful
Cons:	Noisy

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5.0

Everything I expected and more

Reviewed by Amsirius (Avid Cook) from York,PA on Jul 05, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I've had a Sharp microwave since 1979. It was under powered for todays recipes. It still works but I wanted to replace it with a newer one with more power. This was a perfect replacement and has many more functions then my old Sharp. Seems solid and is large enough for any dish I would make. So far I can't find any faults with it.

Cons:	Can't find any
Pros:	Energy Efficient, Stable Tray, Powerful, Quiet, Heats Evenly, Easy To Clean, Simple Display, Versatile
Best Uses:	Frozen Food, Vegetables, Leftovers

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5.0

So far, so good. Definitely satisfied.

Reviewed by Bonnie (Casual Cook) from Spring Hill, Fl. on Jul 05, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

After doing comparison shopping 0nline, I choose this product to meet my needs. It definitely is doing a good job. Hopefully it will continue for a long while.

Pros:	Powerful, Heats Evenly, Simple Display, Energy Efficient, Quiet, Easy To Clean, Stable Tray, Versatile
Best Uses:	Vegetables, Leftovers, Meats

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5.0

I would but the product again

Reviewed by simman (Health Conscious) from Battle Lake, MN on May 29, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The only complaint, the door is needs a little more pressure than one would expect to open and close.

Best Uses:	Everything
Cons:	None
Pros:	Simple Display, Powerful

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5.0

I have found a great Microwave

Reviewed by Kathy the cook (Avid Cook) from San Jose, Ca. on May 02, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I have been looking for this size of microwave for a long time. Great price, easy to opperate and big enough to cook a turkey. I can't say enough about this product. Great!!!

Cons:	Energy Inefficient
Pros:	Powerful, Quiet, Easy To Clean, Simple Display
Best Uses:	Vegetables, Meats, Leftovers, This is great for all typ, Frozen Food

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2.0

Great technology--as long as it lasts

Reviewed by indolawson (Avid Cook) from Colorado Springs on Apr 20, 2007

BOTTOM LINE No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

The inverter units have all the bells and whistles. Great technology. [...] The best that can be said is when it works it works great but it doesn't work very long.

Best Uses:	Frozen Food
Cons:	Inverter
Pros:	Powerful, Simple Display, Versatile, Quiet

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5.0

Liking My Microwave Oven

Reviewed by Art (Health Conscious, Gourmet Chef) from Mountain Home, Idaho on Mar 21, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The Inverter technology is the only way to have a microwave oven; rather than 100% power part of the time, it's better because you use part of the power part of the time. This mean better heating and reheating along with better warm-ups without the overheating that conventional ovens often produce.

Best Uses:	Leftovers, Frozen Food, Meats, Vegetables
Pros:	Quiet, Powerful, Versatile, Simple Display, Easy To Clean, Better than Conventional, Compact

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5.0

Love it!

Reviewed by Libbi (Health Conscious, Gourmet Chef) from Oklahoma City, OK on Feb 26, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I am completely loving my new microwave. I wanted a large one so that I could cook large dishes in it. I especially love the sensor reheating and cooking.. so simple, just push a few buttons and it let's you know when it's reheated or finished cooking. and no worrying about whether or not it's cold in the middle

Pros:	Large turntable, Powerful, Sensor Reheat and Cooking, Quiet, Simple Display
Best Uses:	Vegetables, Leftovers, Frozen Food

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5.0

Perfect. Easy to Use

Reviewed by Kathy (Health Conscious, Gourmet Chef) from Grayslake, IL on Feb 23, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

It's a large microwave but fits on a normal size counter just fine. It is very simple to use and has all the functions I need and not so many that I don't need.

Best Uses:	Leftovers, Frozen Food
Pros:	Powerful, Quiet, Simple Display

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5.0

[...] Panasonic Microwave

Reviewed by Paco (Health Conscious, Gourmet Chef) from Pgh., PA on Feb 13, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

[...] My last Panasonic microwave lasted almost 20 yrs, this one is easy to use, large interior (smaller exterior than my old one), plenty powerful!

Best Uses:	Frozen Food, Leftovers
Cons:	None that I can find
Pros:	Versatile, Powerful, Compact, Quiet, Simple Display

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5.0

Perfection!

Reviewed by The Pollards (Health Conscious, Gourmet Chef) from Boise, ID on Feb 05, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

This is the perfect microwave. Lsarge enough for any cookware you might need to use. Powerful but not complicated. The best microwave I have ever owned.

Pros:	Easy To Clean, Generously sized, Simple Display, Quiet, Powerful
Best Uses:	Frozen Food, Baking, Roasting, Vegetables, Meats, Leftovers

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4.0

I bought this again

Reviewed by Computer Bob (Health Conscious, Gourmet Chef) from Orange County CA on Jan 31, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

It is a powerful microwave and the "inverter" feature is very nice. Automatically figures out how long to cook items. Large enough to fit most anything. Just have to be careful to not overcook items as it is powerful!

Best Uses:	Frozen Food, Meats, Vegetables, Leftovers
Pros:	Powerful, Versatile

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4.0

Whole lotta power

Reviewed by charski (Health Conscious, Gourmet Chef) from Longmont Co on Jan 22, 2007

Works great, door shutting sounds cheap, but makes up for it in power. Had a much older unit, this one is smaller on the outside, but bigger on the inside. Is what I hoped for.

Cons:	Cheap door
Pros:	Quiet, Versatile, Powerful, Easy To Clean
Best Uses:	Vegetables, Leftovers, Frozen Food, Meats

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5.0

My favorite microwave oven.

Reviewed by mtnslope (Health Conscious, Gourmet Chef) from Sierra Madre, CA on Jan 12, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I love Panasonic Genius microwaves, especially the reheating feature, and discarded another brand I bought six months ago for this one.

Best Uses:	Meats, Frozen Food, Reheats large quantity, Leftovers, Vegetables
Pros:	Simple Display, Powerful, Easy To Clean, Versatile

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5.0

Liked it enough to buy one for a gift!

Reviewed by Stitch (Health Conscious, Gourmet Chef) from Ohio on Jan 07, 2007

Very simple to use, combines the features I look for in a microwave, great price, looks good in my kitchen and does a great job with few keystrokes. I liked mine well enough to buy one as a gift for my sister and am planning to do the same for my brother.

Pros:	Attractive, Simple Display, Powerful, Quiet
Best Uses:	Frozen Food, Leftovers
Cons:	None noted

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5.0

Taking another change because I love it.

Reviewed by Bobby1st (Health Conscious, Gourmet Chef) from Delaware on Jan 06, 2007

The product size, color, and some display buttons specially the sensor reheating; quick minute; and easy to see Start and Stop real silver buttons on a black background are what made me selected this item despite past experiences. So far so good and I love it. It works fast the way I wanted it for. This item replaced my one and a half (1 1/2) year old Panasonic 2.2 cu.ft. 1300W, black Inverter family size microwave (90% the same except for the display) that went death for no good reason at all. Since repair cost is not a good option and this is the only other model close to the item it replaced which I admit I like it base on the critirea mentioned above that I am taking another chance.I look at other brand but nothing came close to all I mentioned above [...].

Cons:	Doubltful reliability
Best Uses:	Reheats very quickly, Meats, Leftovers, Vegetables
Pros:	Size is right, Quiet, Quick Minute button, Sensor cook - reheat, Simple Display, StartStop real buttons, Easy To Clean, Sleek and Powerful

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5.0

Does everything but make music!

Reviewed by MAC (Health Conscious, Gourmet Chef) from Darlington,PA on Nov 27, 2006

My favorite feature is "sensor reheat". No more guessing about time or energy level. The "quick minute" is also very helpful when reheating that cup of coffee. The touch pad is very easy to keep clean (a quick swipe when doing dishes). My old microwave (from 1981)had no turntable so it is a definite plus in my book. No more watching and turning every couple minutes! It is large so be sure to measure. My old one was also large so I had no trouble fitting it in the space provided. Those smaller models are nice but I like to be able to cook a 9x13 casserole. This one does it beautifully. I'm sorry now that I waited so long to upgrade.

Best Uses:	Leftovers, Vegetables
Cons:	No temperature probe
Pros:	Quiet, Powerful, Simple Display, Versatile, Easy To Clean

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5.0

I've purchased three now!

Reviewed by Desertdweller (Health Conscious, Gourmet Chef) from North Edwards, CA on Nov 26, 2006

You won't find a better microwave out there! I absolutely LOVE it! I even purchased one for my son and daughter when they moved out. The popcorn feature on this microwave is outstanding! It pops the perfect bag of popcorn every time!!! One of my favorite features is the sensor cook feature. Perfect frozen vegetables everytime!!! I'd highly recommend this microwave to everyone!!!

Best Uses:	Leftovers, Popcorn, Vegetables, Frozen Food
Pros:	Powerful, Versatile, Easy To Clean, Quiet, Simple Display

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5.0

I would buy this product again.

Reviewed by Gunner (Health Conscious, Gourmet Chef) from Folsom, PA on Nov 24, 2006

Just what I wanted.

Best Uses:	Frozen Food, Leftovers, Meats, Vegetables
Pros:	Quiet, Easy To Clean

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5.0

Wife Didn't Like It, I Did.

Reviewed by Ken the Consultant (Health Conscious, Gourmet Chef) from Bethesda, MD on Nov 20, 2006

Wife did not like size or complexity of controls size. Hence, she decided that she did not want a modern microwave. I liked the machine.

Pros:	Simple Display, Quiet, Powerful
Cons:	Too big for wife, Too complex for wife
Best Uses:	Vegetables, Leftovers

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4.0

Works as well as the advertisement

Reviewed by wes (Health Conscious, Gourmet Chef) from Anacortes, WA on Nov 04, 2006

I thought that I needed a large microwave for larger dishes. This thing is LARGE on the inside. I could have went smaller on inside dimensions and been happy but you can reheat a turkey on the bone in it. The power is great and the inverter technology really makes a difference. The huge turntable fits my largest dishes and oven cooked platters. I haven't tried the sensor cook options (old school) so no input on those features. Overall= Huge cooking area, definately lots of power, faster reheat times, quiet operation, simple operational panel, and defrost options are the greatest and work as advertised.

Cons:	Large in size
Best Uses:	Leftovers, Meats, Frozen Food, Vegetables
Pros:	Versatile, Quiet, Powerful, Simple Display, Easy To Clean

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4.0

Panasonic Genius well-named!

Reviewed by Home Chef (Health Conscious, Gourmet Chef) from Chattanooga, TN on Oct 26, 2006

The sensor cook/reheat feature is just fantastic! No more overheated, dried out food - this microwave is really a "genius"! Just turn it on...and trust it to cook or reheat perfectly every time.

Cons:	Not meant to be built in
Pros:	Sensor cook - reheat, Simple Display, Easy To Clean, Powerful, Quiet, Versatile, Low price
Best Uses:	Vegetables, Frozen Food, Side dishes, Leftovers

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4.0

Worth the money

Reviewed by Nettie (Health Conscious, Gourmet Chef) from Orland Park, IL on Oct 07, 2006

It cooks the food quickly and is much quieter than any microwave I've had in the past.

Best Uses:	Vegetables, Frozen Food, Leftovers
Pros:	Versatile, Powerful, Quiet

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5.0

Genius is quick and smart!

Reviewed by Jim (Health Conscious, Gourmet Chef) from Poulsbo, WA on Sep 12, 2006

Sensor feature reheats meals perfectly. Large capacity.

Pros:	Easy To Clean, Versatile, Powerful
Best Uses:	Leftovers, Frozen Food

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4.0

Microwaves have come a long way

Reviewed by Late Technology Adopter (Health Conscious, Gourmet Chef) from NorCal on Aug 23, 2006

We replaced a 1985 Amana unit with this one; after 20 years, the old one seemed to have decreased from 1000 watts to about 850, and a power surge smoked the control panel. We picked on this 1250 watt model because it was larger than our old one, yet maintained the general keypad simplicity, especially 'default full power', thus saving that one extra keypress on almost every use. The turntable and oven easily rotate a 13x9 glass pan. The Inverter Turbo Defrost feature really works - no cooked edges on thawed meat! Sensor Cook seems to leave frozen vegetables a little underdone, which is easily corrected. The only thing we miss is the temperature probe, which would control the cooking time by measuring the internal temperature.

Pros:

Simple Display, Powerful, Quiet

3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

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