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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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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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9/17/2010

Sharp 2.0 cu.ft. 1200 Watt Microwave - R-530EKT (Black) (13.375"H x 24"W x 19.125"D) Review

Sharp 2.0 cu.ft. 1200 Watt Microwave - R-530EKTMy wife owned the same microwave but smaller,1CU FT when we married, she moved in with me and we stored hers in the basement for a year until we got a much bigger place.We started using hers which had more CU FT than the one I had, since we had lots of counter space.I noticed the door stuck and you had to constantly push the button for it to open, but I wrote it off as sitting in the basement for a year and getting mishandled by the movers.The thing lasted about a year and a half into till it died, my wife had owned it for quiet some time as it had been past to her by her mother.

The microwave did a decent job cooking, it wasn't great but none are.I wanted a bigger one this time so we went from the 1 CU. FT to the 2 CU FT.For the money, size and features Sharp was at the top of my list and I decided to stay with the brand.

I was pleased with the features, the sensors seemed to be off a little and the food came out cold which is fine, I would rather cook it a bit more than have the food fried.

About two months into owning the machine the door began to lock up on me just as the old one.Turns out I was wrong and it is a design flaw with the microwave.I mentioned it to my wife who clearly has stated in the past she wants nothing to do with any appliance purchases, she told me that the old one did the same thing from the time she got it, that's why her mom gave it to her.I explained to her that it would of been nice to know that prior to buying the same model.

It was my mistake for not doing my homework, so hopefully I can give you a heads up.The microwave runs fine and has lots of nice features, the major flaw is you have to continue to push the button, up to five or six times before the lock disengages.What good are fancy features if you can't open the door?

Their are a lot of nice microwaves out there with just as good features, which have doors that open with the first push of a button or pull of a handle.Be smart and choose one of them.

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Product Description:
For a deluxe family size microwave, look no further than the Sharp R-530 1200 Watt Microwave Oven. This microwave has all the features you need for cooking healthy meals at home, plus more. Combining style with function, this microwave is updated with some of the smartest features available, including the Let's Cook control panel. The Let's Cook setting allows you to prepare five breakfast foods, five lunch items, five 15-Minute Recipes and five From the Pantry recipes using ingredients commonly found in the kitchen, so you can cook all of your meals the easy and healthy way every day! Smart and easy buttons adjust the temp and time automatically for microwave favorites including popcorn, ground meat, fish, poultry and more. A frozen food section perfectly cooks by category, including entrees, snacks and vegetables. The defrost center includes super defrost for rapid thawing of meats, poultry, stews and casseroles, while the beverage center ensures perfect coffee, tea and other drinks. An interactive cooking system with custom help tells you exactly what to do - whether cooking, defrosting or setting the oven. A 2-line, 16 Digit, 2-Color Display provides easy-to-read, quick communication with language options in English, Spanish, or French. Other features include 2.0 cubic feet capacity, 1200 Watt Motor, 16" diameter turntable, 33 automatic settings and 8 defrost settings. Assembly level/degree of difficulty: No Assembly"

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8/19/2010

Panasonic NNSD967S 2.2-Cubic-Foot Microwave, Stainless Steel Review

Panasonic NNSD967S 2.2-Cubic-Foot Microwave, Stainless SteelMade popcorn correctly right out of the box, using that specific setting (no other foods have that specific button preset). Uses something Panasonic calls "induction" to provide intermediate intensities rather than cycling on-off. That provides a consistent result but is still a little tricky to learn the correct setting. Keep the manual handy because this MW rarely uses full power as the recommended cook rate. There is a quasi-automatic setting that detects doneness level automatically and shuts off. It mainly works by manual adjustment of the cooking rate (% of full power from the instruction manual for the type food) and detecting when sufficient steam is being outgassed. Seems to work fine for vegetables. Have not tried it yet for other foods.

Uses a spin-knob to set timer, which is sometimes convenient but sometimes annoying compared to a keypad. Unlike a keypad, however, it is easy to set in the dark because the indicator is bright - mostly too bright at night, and with no adjustment (dimming). It ends up being a nightlight in the kitchen but also signifies vampire power use. It would have been better to have the light only come on when the unit is in use.
The turntable is glass and works very well. It is easy to clean but scary in the possibility of dropping and breaking or chipping.
The entire unit is about 20 lbs lighter than the similar-sized unit it replaced, part of which is attributed to the thin gauge metal and plastic from which it is made. However, the price, compared with the unit replaced, is roughly one-third using inflation adjusted dollars.

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PANASONIC NNSD967S 2.2 CUBIC-FT MICROWAVE2.2 CUBIC-FT CAPACITY; 1-TOUCH SENSOR COOKING; 1250W; INVERTER TECHNOLOGY DELIVERS CONSISTENT MICROWAVE ENERGY; KEEP WARM FUNCTION; TURBO DEFROST; 6-DIGIT DISPLAY

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6/23/2010

Sharp R-420LK Family Size Countertop Microwave Review

Sharp R-420LK Family Size Countertop MicrowaveThis is my 3rd Sharp Carousel microwave oven. The first one was a combinationmicrowave/convection oven. After about 10 years, the knobs broke and I used that as an excuse to buy a replacement (the original still works). The replacement I bought next was a digital model in most respects similar to this one. Again, it lasted about 10 years before developing some rust spots along the chamber seams. Again, although it still works, I saw this as a potential fire hazard and replaced it with one as similar as I could. buy.

At 1.4 cu.ft., it's big enough for just about any use we (family of 6) have for it. With 1100 watts on tap, it cooks very quickly so I usually have to adjust cooking times down from what's recommended. No matter, though, Sharp's Sensor Reheat works extremely well on leftovers or just heating canned goods. It does all the usual things, like popping popcorn, effortlessly.

The only thing that's changed significantly since I bought my last one a decade ago is that the price has gone down! I really love this microwave and wouldn't consider buying anything other than a Sharp Carousel in the future.

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Product Description:
The Sharp Family Size Microwave has Short Cut Options which are easy to use for melting, softening and warming popular foods. Popcorn Key-pops all kinds of microwave popcorn automatically. Six Automatic Cook Options-are perfect for baked potatoes, fresh and frozen vegetables, rice, ground meat and frozen entrees. Six Reheat Options-automatically heat frequently served foods including beverages, pizza, rolls and muffins. Four Defrost Options-quickly defrost meats and poultry by weight. Specific program for each category assures excellent, even results. Minute Plus -sets the oven at High with a single touch. 5-Digit, 2-Color Lighted Display is easy to read.

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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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