Customer Ratings & Reviews

We had the exact same microwave for 10+ years, but it finally gave out. We got the newer version and I love the size and ease of using it, however it has a lock system. So you have to press 0 after each use to unlock it. Kind if annoying but we are getting used to it.

I've had this microwave over a year.It works very good , very happy with it. The\nOnly thing I've noticed is some things you have to cook longer.If it's a fish frozen dinner. But overall , the oven is big , it runs well , no problems

We upgraded to the Panasonic about 3 months ago and it's been working great. The size has been able to handle anything we've thrown at it without feeling like it's hogging counter space. It heats food quickly and evenly. It's quiet while running and easy to clean. A solid microwave.

It's louder than most microwaves but it cooks faster. Overall it's a great size and functions well. The only negative is the keypad feels cheap and the door feels flimsy.

Have had it for 7 months, hope it lasts at least 5 years. How many microwaves have you bought already. I'm at 6 over a period of 27 years. LG, GE, Sharp. The only reason why I bought this one is because it was a brand I have not yet had for a microwave. Big pain on this one is safety feature that locks the door after cooking. You can disable it but if your power goes out you will have to find instructions to figure that out again. It cooks well. Great nuker so far.

I am happy with this unit, I have found that i usually cook items for 30 sec. less than what frozen dinners suggest, I never cook at the full minutes the directions request. Things will over cook and get a little dry. This is a 1200 watt unit that seems to cook very even. What I found that is annoying is the buttons require extra push to activate if the unit is just sitting on the table or counter it will slide everytime you push a button. Not a deal breaker for me I have mine with the back against the wall and it doesn't move. Good price good size good power good buy!!

Okay, fits where I had my old one. Hate the child proof lock. No kids in the house, I'd like to disconnect that feature.

Am very pleased with the performance of my Panasonic 1200 watt countertop microwave with Inverter Technology. Also like the way the stainless steel it looks in my kitchen and its attractive design. At 1.2 cu ft it is slightly smaller than my last 1.3 cu ft Panasonic model but the smaller size has not presented any issues.

New Microwave works very well. Has newer features than the previous microwave. This Panasonic Microwave model is recommended by Consumers Report.

Nice microwave. Works well, easy to use, just the right size.

For us, the Panasonic Brand has always had a good reputation for quality and reliability. Many of our previous Panasonic appliances (TVs, audio-video equipment, etc.) had lasted many years. So, when our trusty old small Kenmore microwave oven started having issues (after 10 years!), our first choice to replace/upgrade this was a Panasonic. From several models available, we chose this one for its reasonable price (even better, with an "open-box" one in excellent condition), simple but stylish stainless steel looks, and its large 16-inch turntable (our old one was only 12 inches). It's only been over a month, so it's too soon to tell how long it would last. Cooking/heating quality is excellent so far. Hopefully, Panasonic does not disappoint us with this unit.

Overall, a very good unit. Everything I have used it for has turned out well, and the inverter technology does indeed seem to make a real difference when thawing seafood and frozen kimbap In terms of eliminating cold spots. I've had two issues with this microwave, Both of them fairly minor. 1) The control panel could really use either backlighting or more contrast in the background and labeling colors. I have found it to be rather difficult to make out the labels on the keys unless I really get close to it. 2) The child safety feature is very annoying, and there doesn't seem to be any permanent way to disable it. I don't have any kids around the house, so there's no real reason I should need to jump through hoops to prevent my non-existent kids from getting injured with the microwave. But the instructions provided for disabling this lock don't work. They will work for one or two uses and then revert to a locked state! I've done it repeatedly, and the same thing keeps happening. Admittedly, getting around the lock is not that big a deal and just requires one additional key press, but this really strikes me as a solution in search of a problem. Aside from the east, I find this unit to be far superior to my old one, and am very glad that I purchased it.

Microwave works well. I find the sensor cooking tends to make food too hot at times and I dont like having to push an extra botton to open the door

Works just as expected. Has even more features than I realized. Lock out function is awesome if you have small children, and just as awesome that it can be disabled if preferred. Sleek design. Would definitely recommend!

This microwave is powerful and cooks the food nicely. I hate it, though, because the control buttons are absolutely frustrating. Even after unlocking the child safety locks, it is still very hard to use the input buttons for setting the cooking time. Sometimes, after it's just finished cooking, you can immediately input another timer, then other times you can't. You're forced to clear it before using it again. Also, the buttons are very hard to push. Not worth the frustration if you ask me.

It's a decent size microwave, very sleek looking and works great. . The only function I don't like is that you have to hit the unlock button before you can open the door. I know it's probably a safety feature but I feel like I'm going to break the release button for opening the door before I make it a habit to hit the unlock button first.

Really like except child proof lock. Means extra button gotta hit to open, & learn how to disable. To old to learn more. Microwave is Great otherwise.

I really like this microwave. Its large inside but doesnt take up alot of counter space. I have used it now for 2 1/2 months with no problems EXCEPT the child lock. I read the reviews before I bought it and even though others warned of the horrible child lock that turns on by its self if unplugged or electricity is lost. Well, 3 days ago we lost electricy and sure enough the lock came on. We can not open the door while using the microwave at all and when it does stop you have to press the 0 to get it to open. The manual says to press the stop/reset button 3 times within 10 seconds. WRONG. Does not work. Luckily several people have contacted the company and were told to press defrost, timer, popcorn within 10 seconds to shut off the child lock. Yup, that worked! SO WHY IN THE WORLD ISN'T THAT IN THE MANUAL!!!! I wrote it on the front of my manual because I'm not going to remember that next time it happens. I don't regret buying it; Its a great microwave. But because of the child lock I couldn't give a 5 star review.

Great countertop microwave. Quiet, compact, lots of power.

I'm a fan of the Panasonic Inverter technology. I bought this for my elderly Mother-in Law, Her older Panasonic microwave still ran fine, however after many years of use, it began to show its age cosmetically. This one is similar in design so she was happy she didn't have to relearn the buttons. It has an interior light that some have complain is too dim. Compared to no light in the previous one, this light is an added bonus. We find it sufficient to determine if something is bubbling over or not. This oven heats things very quickly! The features are plentiful, and are easy to understand and operate. There are two child safety features on this. One prevents a child from inadvertently starting the machine, and the other prevents a child from opening the door and possibly scalding themselves. They are both easily disabled. Deactivate door lock by pressing Turbo Defrost, and then quickly pressing Popcorn. A long beep means success! To reactivate, use the same sequence or just unplug and plug back in. The oven start function is disabled by pressing Stop/Reset button 3 times in a row. To enable, press Start 3 times in a row. In summary, we are very pleased with the performance, features and price of this microwave.