Panasonic NN-SN686S Countertop/Built-In Microwave with Inverter Technology, 1.2 cu. ft. , Stainless
Panasonic Inverter Technology perfects the art of cooking with microwave ovens, delivering delicious flavor, excellent color and superb shape and texture in the foods you cook. The consistent delivery of microwave energy means delicate foods can simmer without the edges and surfaces overcooking. Foods have the look and taste of conventional-oven cooking without the wait!.
Product Features
- Patented Inverter Technology delivers a seamless stream of cooking power even at low settings for precise cooking that preserves that flavor and texture of your favorite foods
- 1200 Watts of High Power with a 1.2 cubic foot capacity; Membrane keypad and 5 menu buttons for easy programming, 10 Power Levels; push-button door release
- 14 Preset Auto Cook Menu Items, 13.4-inch turntable; Delay Start and Timer; More/Less Control; Quick Minute, Popcorn Key
- Complies with 2016 DOE Energy Conservation Standards
- Exterior dimensions: 20-11/16 x 15-13/16 x 12-1/4-Inches
UNSAFE -Starts fires on the inside panels- UNSAFE UPDATE 3-13-16 – Today I took this microwave apart to see what happened and why the fire started. Upon taking the unit apart I noticed that the origin of the fire was from the magnetron. As the magnetron antenna sits directly behind the panel that was scorched. Upon removing the magnetron I noticed that the antenna appeared to be crimped somehow and that the rest of it was nowhere to be found. I don’t know if it vaporized in the fire or what happened. This is really really odd. I have included…
Panasonic Creates a Great Microwave When our old microwave bit the dust, I had to scramble to find a replacement. Most of the microwaves had, at best, a 4 star rating, here and Amazon and elsewhere. The ones that I found with 4 1/2, were discontinued, but had the features I wanted. As my search continued, I found the discontinued model I searched for, was replaced with this model. This model also had some improvements I wanted, as the light comes on when you open the door and it has a touch pad instead of a rotary dial. The old…
Died after two months / poor warranty service from Panasonic While I liked the idea of the “Inverter Technology” that lets you easily cook at lower power without duty cycling the microwave, that feature doesn’t outweigh Panasonic’s poor warranty policies. My microwave died after two months of use – everything was working fine one moment and then the lights went out, dead as a doorstop. (Being an electrical engineer, I think it’s a safe assumption that the power supply is what died but that’s only an assumption)Had this died within the 30…