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12/13/2010

Panasonic NN-H275SF 2-Cubic-Foot 1200-Watt Inverter Microwave Oven, Stainless Review

Panasonic NN-H275SF 2-Cubic-Foot 1200-Watt Inverter Microwave Oven, StainlessThis is the worst product I have ever purchased from Panasonic.The first one came very damaged, the foam packing was in many pieces.It worked fine for four (4) days and burned up in huge puff of black smoke.Amazon replaced in promptly. the second unit lasted 18 days before it burned up.Amazon took both units back and credited my account in a timely manner.This product to say the least was a major disappointment.In the past, Panasonic has always been premium quality.

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Product Description:
Panasonic NN-H275SF Inverter 2.0 cu. ft. 1200 Watt, Easy-To-Use Pop-Out Dial, Powerful and Quiet Exhaust Fan (450 CFM), Easy-to-Clean Design, One-Touch Sensor Cooking Menu (18 Categories), Multi-Lingual Menu Action Screen, Inverter Turbo Defrost, Keep Warm, Popcorn Key, Quick Minute, More/Less Control (Stainless)

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10/30/2010

Bosch 500 Series : HMB5020 2.1 cu. ft. Built-in Microwave 1,200 Cooking Watts - White Review

Bosch 500 Series : HMB5020 2.1 cu. ft. Built-in Microwave 1,200 Cooking Watts - WhiteAbout a month after purchasing it, the power modulator failed. Bosch pays for parts but not labor(a limited warranty). Seems too early a failure for a microwave at this price point. Have seen similar problems experienced by others.

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9/30/2010

GE : JEB1860DMWW Microwave Review

GE : JEB1860DMWW MicrowaveI am extremely disappointed in this product.I had a GE Microwave for 15 years and NEVER had a problem or replaced a part.After 15 years, it just decided not to work anymore.Rather than fixing it, I threw it out and decided it was time for a new one.I wish I would have fixed my old one!I ordered this brand new GE microwave.I received it the end of July.We went on vacation for 2 weeks in August.At the end of August, it stopped heating.We might have used it for 2 weeks!Unbelievable!Apparently the quality of GE is not what it used to be....and I'm still waiting for someone to repair it!Ugh!!

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Product Description:
GE JEB1860DMWW White Countertop Microwave Oven - JEB1860WH. 1.8 Cu. Ft. Capacity. 1100 Watts. Sensor Cooking Controls. Auto And Time Defrost. Instant On Controls. Cooking Complete Reminder. Child Lock. Turntable On.Off. White Finish

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9/05/2010

KitchenAid Architect Series II : KCMS2055SSS 2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave Oven Review

KitchenAid Architect Series II : KCMS2055SSS 2 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave OvenI purchased this $500 microwave through Amazon Marketplace.It was shipped from CDV Variety Store, not in original packaging and bashed on the side.You should find a more reliable vendor for this product.

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Architect II Series 1200 Watt Countertop or Built - In Microwave - KCMS2055SSS

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7/01/2010

Panasonic NN-SD797S Prestige 1-3/5-Cubic-Foot 1250-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless Steel Review

Panasonic NN-SD797S Prestige 1-3/5-Cubic-Foot 1250-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless SteelI installed this microwave oven as a built in using a Panasonic TK-729SAPH Stainless Steel Trim Kit (27" width) for all 1.6 cuft Panasonic Stainless Steel Microwave models.

I purchased this oven because I like its looks, it can be installed as a built-in and its performance is rated very highly by Consumer Reports.

I am happy with the cooking performance of this oven. Items cooked in it are heated evenly. I have found the sensor cooking mode to work well.

Minor annoyances include that the door open button requires a pretty firm push to open the door and the control knob can't be used to select a power level. The control knob can be used to dial in the cooking time, or if you push the sensor cook button, the dial can then be used to select a sensor cooking mode. However, the power level is selected by repeated pushing of the power level button. If you want 50% power, you need to push the button five times. Obviously this isn't the end of the world, but it annoys me. I'd rather push the power level button and then dial in the power level I need using the control knob.

This oven looks great installed as a built in, it cooks well and I am happy with my choices. If I was going to do it all over again, I would still choose this oven and trim kit.

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Product Description:
With a 1-3/5-cubic-foot capacity and 1250 watts of power, this family-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.
In addition, the microwave's menu-action screen adds to the overall convenience. It scrolls step-by-step cooking instructions across the display in a choice of English, Spanish, or French. 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 button, keep-warm button, Quick Minute, delay start, and a timer. Elegantly designed with a half-mirror door and a fingerprint-resistant stainless face, the unit makes a nice addition to almost any kitchen decor. For either countertop or built-in use, the microwave oven measures 12 by 21-7/8 by 19-7/16 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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6/24/2010

Panasonic NN-SD688S Prestige 1300-Watt 1-1/5-Cubic-Foot Stainless-Steel Microwave Oven Review

Panasonic NN-SD688S Prestige 1300-Watt 1-1/5-Cubic-Foot Stainless-Steel Microwave OvenOverall this is an excellent microwave, but with a few caveats:

1)I had read other reviews regarding the unreadability of the display on this and similar Panasonic microwaves, but didn't fully appreciate the problem until it was set up on my counter top.The display is unreadable above 45 degrees from the horizontal, which means that at arm's length to operate the controls, you must bend over to see the display.My solution, which was to build a stand to raise the top of the microwave up to the bottom of the cabinets, made the display high enough to be (barely) readable while standing up, but is probably not acceptable to a lot of people. Panasonic should have caught this in testing and provided a flip-up display that could be adjusted to the installation.

2)Also as mentioned in some of the other reviews, the door release button requires so much force (at least when new) that the unit will skid across the counter-top unless you hold it with your other hand.Mine is mounted in the corner, where it has some stability, but it is still marginal.

3)This unit replaced a Panasonic in which the touch-pad controls died, and the buttons here are indeed logical and have a good solid feel to them.It does take some time to learn programming without a touch-pad, but that shouldn't be an overall issue in your decision.

4)Panasonic could do themselves a favor by better explaining the benefits of the terms Turbo, Inverter, and Sensor, as this microwave indeed performs very, very well after you get over some of the other problems.

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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. In addition, the microwave's interactive multi-lingual screen with four-digit readout and push-button control panel with a pop-out dial ensure simple programming. Other highlights include a popcorn key, 10 power levels, Inverter Turbo Defrost technology for even defrosting without cooking, keep-warm mode, delay start and timer, more/less control, quick minute, and stop/start buttons. The countertop microwave oven measures 16 by 20-3/8 by 11-7/8 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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6/20/2010

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

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

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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.

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6/18/2010

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

Panasonic NN-SD967S 2-1/5-Cubic-Foot 1250-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless SteelPros:
It is a compact, lightweight microwave.
It does an above average job of thawing frozen foods.
It does an above average job of reheating uncovered entrees.
It appears to be one of the most uniformly heating microwaves that I have ever used.

Cons:
1) It emits so much radio frequency noise that it shuts down the 2.4GHz (802.11G) wireless router for our computers that is 40' away.A call to Panasonic had a technician that stated this was normal(!), and suggested if we were concerned we could have it check for stray microwaves.
2) It does not deliver as much heat into a cup of liquid as an older GoldStar microwave of ~1100W, i.e. heating takes longer despite a higher power.

Minor annoyances: The light only comes on when the klystron is active, and the grill is difficult to see through so it can be difficult to judge when items are sufficiently heated.
The display is not visible when standing next to the keypad, unless you are 5' or shorter at normal counter height. (It appears to show 88:88 until you bend down.)
The wheels supporting the plate don't have a track, so it is pretty common not to have them perfectly centered around the drive.This can lead to some squeaking until you get it recentered.

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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,

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

Panasonic NN-SN657S 1300-Watt 1-1/5-Cubic-Feet Sensor Microwave Oven, Stainless SteelWe bought this unit to fit into an under-counter space vacated by a similar-sized Panasonic microwave that died after a few years.

The unit does cook as promised but has some drawbacks that caused us to downgrade it as follows:

1) This is the WORST display we have ever seen on any product.It can only be read looking head-on (in not too bright ambient light).From any other angle, the numbers are virtually invisible or overlapped by the interior display "wires".Because we have an under-counter installation, we need to go down on one knee to read the display.

2) There are too many buttons - too many "bells and whistles"; too much clutter.We see no use for breakfast, lunch and dinner buttons each with its own time limit (and with ability to add/subtract time).As with the display, the user needs to be at eye level to read the button labels and figure out what to push.

3) The interior light only works during cooking; opening the door does not turn on the light.Accordingly (again an eye level issue), it is sometimes necessary to remove the food to inspect it.

4) The door opener is push-button.This is a matter of personal preference, but we would prefer a handle - easer to open; doesn't trap food; stays cleaner.

In summary, this is probably the only microwave that fits in our alloted space but somebody at Panasonic really needs to learn how to design a more user-friendly product.

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Product Description:
With 1300 watts of power, this family-size countertop microwave oven provides an array of convenient features. The unit's one-touch sensor cooking automatically adjusts power levels and calculates cooking times for cooking or reheating various food items. For defrosting foods even faster than with the auto-defrost feature, the microwave's inverter turbo-defrost technology distributes microwave energy in a new and more efficient way, resulting in quicker, more thorough defrosting. A pulsing delivery of very low microwave power keeps the temperature of food at a constant level without overcooking. The improved keep-warm menu now includes five items, so foods like stew, gravy, and desserts can stay warm in the oven until they're ready to be served. In addition, the microwave provides a spacious 1-1/5-cubic-foot epoxy interior with a 13-1/2-inch automatic turntable for even heating. Other highlights include a four-digit display panel, 15 auto-cook menu items, five cooking stages, 10 power levels, delay start, and a timer, as well as a popcorn key, quick minute, and more/less control. The microwave oven measures 15-15/16 by 20-3/8 by 11-7/8 inches and carries a one-year parts-and-labor warranty.

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6/16/2010

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

Panasonic NN-SN667W 1-1/5-Cubic-Foot 1300-Watt Microwave Oven, Whitevery 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 verysatisfied with this unit and would recommend it to anyone.

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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.

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6/15/2010

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

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

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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.

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