Bought as a present, so cannot give first hand experience. However, it seems to be doing well so far and living up to past good experience of Panasonic microwaves.

 

Brought to replace my previous LG combination microwave that I had for around 16 years, I’ve been using the Panasonic for just under a month and so far I’m impressed. The Panasonic seems to be of good quality and similar overall to our model with subtle improvements as you would expect.

The Panasonic comes with Inverter technology which is supposed to mean that food is cooked thoroughly and evenly to remove the hot and cold patches that you often get with microwaves. I have noticed an improvement with this, but it’s not perfect and if I’m warming something up I tend to still take it out half way through to stir it for the best results.

I’ve noticed that several review comment on the grill, yes it’s rubbish, it was rubbish on my previous model to. If you want to cook toast, use a toaster, if you want to use a traditional grill then use one. These combination microwaves are primarily microwaves and they do that well. The others features work best when used in conjunction with the microwave function.

The microwave itself seems really fast, but previous one was 900w so in theory this is 11% more powerful, but it feels like its 30% quicker. You can set this to varying levels which is a nice feature, but one found on most microwaves.

The internal dimensions of the microwave is simply massive, but it’s packaged like a Tardis giving loads of internal space with only a subtle increase in external dimensions.

As others have mentioned the Genius feature is a bit of as gimmick, there are around 30 pre-set options but I tend to never use them. Sorry but if I’m cooking a joint of beef I do so in the oven, if I’m warming milk I just put the microwave on for 30 seconds. One of these days I am going to try cooking a whole chicken in it though!

I hope you found this review helpful.

 

Our third multi purpose microwave from Panasonic over many years… this is every bit as good as the previous models and has a number of useful improvements.
Definitely highly recommended.

 

Purchased this microwave in August 2021. Many users, including myself, had praised a previous version of this product for giving decades of trouble free service.
Once familiar with the master control knob system we enjoyed excellent cooking results from this new model.
The control knob is looking somewhat tired already. What was a glowing background light glares through areas of the paintwork that have flaked away. There is some misting between the sealed glass of the front door. The two small metal objects and piece of plastic seem to have come from the microwave.
Regret I cannot therefore give a five star review and only time will tell if these small defects prevent the microwave from providing long term satisfactory service.
Wanted to email these pictures to Panasonic support but could not find a link on their support web page to do so.

 

Oven internally improvement on dimensions, quieter operation, great range on auto/programs food options. Only one height food tray was the only downside.

 

Wanted a combination microwave and have found this to be brilliant so far, have only recently bought it so not used all the functions but have used the microwave and grill functions and each have been wonderful. I’m so pleased I bought this one.

 

Great microwave combination oven, 1000w power for microwave is magic but also the ease of altering that output so as not to overheat items is also brilliant. The combination programmes are really useful producing perfectly cooked moist succulent roast joints. May not be the cheapest combi-microwave but certainly fits the bill as a great wave of cooking food, normal fan oven has just about become redundant thanks to this, which with my back problems is a blessing cos this being on a worktop is far easier for me to load and unload than low level fan oven is.

 

This is the 3rd Panasonic combination stainless steel microwave I have had over the years. My old one was getting on in years and had become a problem cutting out, so time for an upgrade!
My new one doesn’t disappoint….it’s really easy to use, to clean and also looks very stylish.

 

The first time i’ve purchased a combination microwave and i am well pleased. It looks good
is easy to use and easy clean. I have had this for three months and use it every day
and now i am getting more adventurous with what dishes I cook in it. I Would definitely recommend
buying this product.

 

Really like this combie but the pan is the same size as my old Panasonic 27ltr version when there is space on the glass platter for it to be bigger. You have extra width, depth and height in the unit which is great but the same size pan? Usual learning curve when you get a new combi of working out how to get the results you used to get with your old one (which had taken you a while to optimise) but no real issues. More metal on this one and less plastic which makes it feel/look more premium.

 

An excellent product. A bit pricey, but you get what you pay for. The auto functions are so easy to use, especially the baked spud option.
Roasts a chicken perfectly.
I’m particularly impressed with how well it cooked popcorn the other night. 2.5 mins, a very puffed bag, no burning and only a few unpopped kernels.

 

The good:
– Enormous inside without being much bigger on the outside than models with less capacity;
– very logical, simple controls, with a “hand holding” mode (which can be switched off);
– feels well-made (though still a bit tinny, like all microwaves);
– oven heats up pretty fast (I timed 7 mins to 180c) and the temperature, measured with an oven thermometer, is accurate;
– pretty quiet (then again, our old micro sounded like a helicopter, so YMMV);
– microwave itself is excellent.

The “meh”:
– “Genius” function is a bit gimmicky, though it works well enough if you’re into ready meals;
– Unimpressed with the grill so far – took 4 mins to toast a slice of bread on one side. Probably good for bacon, etc, but haven’t tried yet.

The weird:
– As others have noted, the oven uses the same heating element as the grill. And then Panasonic tell you to use the stand (which has long legs). I baked some frozen croissants (at 180c) in the recommended fashion and the result was burned croissants. The solution is simple: use a stand with short legs, so the food isn’t close to the heating element. The stand from our old micro has two sets of legs (see pic) but the Panasonic one doesn’t. I find it genuinely weird that they haven’t thought this through. They could have given the oven a separate heating element or (at the very least) supplied a double-height stand.

In conclusion, I’m very happy with this machine, apart from its one foible, and that can be worked around.

 

It’s like the previous one which I had for 3 years, the only negative is that my previous was flatbed with shelves.
I have used it to cook baked potatoes, fantastic, unsure is sensor detected weight but perfect, crispy and powdery. Microwave is really powerful.
Love compact design, have more worktop space.
I have not tried to roast or bake yet but will very soo

 

Haven’ had the product in use long enough for review. So far working well for all
requirements. Very pleased.

 

Pleased with the performance and size of the microwave combination oven. It replaced my old Panasonic flat bed microwave combination oven of 6 years that went bang. I would have preferred a flat bed replacement but the only ones I could find had a drop down door which is impractical for me. the drawback of a turntable system is that to use the microwave you have to keep taking out the metal tray and stand, find somewhere to put them as being round they are difficult to store. And I could get bigger dishes onto the flat bed than I can on a round turntable. Both systems cook the food the same so it is just a question of design as far as I can see.

 

The first one arrived damaged, so I sent that back and ordered a second. The second one was in perfect condition and has made my cooking so much quicker and easier. I do love cooking, but for one person it’s boring and I’d rather take the faster route and still get the same results if there’s an option and this microwave is it.

 

Still playing with it. Used normally but trying different methods

 

This is the updated version of the one I bought about 20 years ago (and was still working). The only reason for getting a new one was because the old one was looking a bit tired. This one had all the same features, looks smart and was a little cheaper than the one I bough all thise years ago. It is also more powerful. I am well pleased.

 

Arrived on time I’ve used it several times now for veg and cooking a Turkey easy to use

 

I bought this as a replacement for another panasonic microwave that I had for many many years. It was difficult to find a large microwave with the features I wanted. My previous one was very feature rich. I wanted similar features – auto reheat, auto defrost, the 3 combinations that you could use in different combinations. I was a bit off with having to turn a dial to select various things, as my previous one was completely pushing buttons. Turning a dial seemed rather old fashion. However, I quickly got used to it and so far I am very happy with this microwave. It is more powerful than previous one and has all the features I want.

 

Bought to replace a near identical model that expired with a loud fizzing noise just after its 13th birthday. Dismantled it out of curiosity and it was very solid and well put together inside so hope the new one, which is slightly larger, is just as good.

Unlike the old one it does not have a stainless steel outer case but looks OK.

19 buttons have been replaced by six buttons and a dial. It has lost the ‘set time and go’ facility, you have to set a power level first. There is one extra power level setting, 800 watts when the old one went from 1000 straight down to 600.

It has also lost the ability to set times in ten second increments beyond the ten minute mark but that is of no importance. I frequently pressed three adjacent buttons very quickly to give 11 minutes and ten seconds. It was a lazy technique which worked but the alternative one button plus dial is easy enough especially with the much improved display panel. But slower!

From memory the new one is similarly priced to the 2007 model and is looking to be a superb piece of kit. Very pleased to have spent the extra money for something that gives pleasure rather than something more limited.

 

I love this microwave, a bit like my last one. Fits well well in my kitchen. Very to use.

 

I have been looking for a replacement combi-microwave for about a year and found this one stood out.
It was over 300 and I wasn’t sure that was justified, but I couldn’t have been more wrong.
Excellent product; would recommend.

 

I had the older version and this new one is excellent.

 

Did some research on this as years ago I was a microwave sales coordinator and demonstrator so know what I am looking for and what I want from a combination oven. This is a brilliant oven and has some really useful set menu settings. My husband got to grips with it very quickly, my only criticism is that unlike my previous oven I could combine at my own choice of levels microwave and convection as I would often choose a low level of microwave with 120 degree convection for example….. however with this model you have only the set settings of which there are several to choose from. I did contact Panasonic to make sure I wasn’t missing something but received only a standard email back giving me the instruction page number which I had already seen! If you are looking for a good multi function over then this is the one, plus it has the option of being built in.