NN-SN76LS 1.6 cu.ft Cyclonic Inverter Countertop Microwave Oven 1250Watt Power with Genius Sensor Cooking, 19.44"D x 21.88"W x 11.94"H, Stainless Steel

I generally don't review things, and never expected to reviewing a microwave at that... but this microwave as been something else. I was skeptical of the sensor cooking or the "cyclonic inverter" figuring they were throwing buzz words around. I spent the first week with a thermal camera and a thermometer testing out the auto sensor feature and setting with anything i could think of, frozen dinners, lasagna, pizza, leftovers., popcorn (bagged and in popcorn poppers) and can only say i'm impressed. It's pretty much cooked everything perfectly even the frozen lasagna was 160f at the center running 180 around the edges with just selecting the auto feature. I think this sounds stupid however this microwave legitimately makes me feel like i'm in the future. For the last month i havn't bothered setting a time on anything or even looking at cooking instructions as I press the sensor button and hit start (sometimes changing it to frozen or based on the type of food) If i'm cooking something that i prefer a little more thoroughly cooked (170-180) I'll place a plate upside down over the food, I think takes a little longer for the moisture to reach the sensor. Regarding the popcorn button i've always been told to not use, it works perfectly, trying to do popcorn by sounds (pops-per-second) I always end up with more kernals, more burnt, and frequently both kernals and burnt popcorn. Selecting the right size bag via the popcorn button really felt like they had dialed it in finding no no burnt popcorn and nearly if not all kernals popped. I wouldn't go out of my way to get this microwave if you alreaddy have a perfectly good one, however if you're reading this review... I'm only saying that I would buy this again in a heartbeat. The synergy between the "cyclonic inverter" heating things evenly and the Sensor cooking is astounding.

I read many reviews. Many gave great info. Reliability had me look at Panasonic. Our last Panasonic microwave lasted 30 years. Served us well but needed new. I researched the cyclonic inverter technology. Some concerns but mostly good results. Went ahead and purchased. I have been using microwave since they first became commercially available in the early1970's so I'm well aware of the drawbacks of "soggy", uneven heating, drying out if overcooked, hard to getting the timing just right, etc. I just accepted that microwaves are not perfect. But, the new Cyclonic Inverter technology is a game changer. I'm impressed with how well food is heated without overheating. The sensor properly detects heat/moisture and really does a good job efficiently. Drawbacks, and they are well documented in other comments, are the child lock feature and the panel buttons that are hard to find & press. Despite the few drawbacks, I fully recommend the Panasonic Cyclonic Inverter microwave which does a great job heating.

It works, perhaps even a bit overpowered. Sensor cook often goes overboard even on “-“ setting. Our previous microwave had quick minute buttons up to 6 (eg press five and it instantly starts cooking with 5 minute duration); this one requires manual time entry of numbers or multiple 30 second presses plus Start button. It’s inconvenient and adds you day after day. The automatic lock function is annoying. It can be disabled but defaults back when there is a power outage (not infrequent here). Also now even when automatic lock is disabled we hear a lock rattling noise when we press Start; this is getting worse with time. Overall, it works, so four stars. But it could be better.

Worked well, but broke just over a year in. The door won't open. I push the button and nothing happens. I now have to hold down the button and pull the door open from the bottom. I think this is because of the child lock, which turns on again if there's a power outage, even if you've discovered the magic key sequence to turn it off. I pushed harder after a power outage before I remembered that and probably broken it. But it shouldn't break that easily. They all have child lock due to FTC regulations, but supposedly other brands (sharp) don't reset after a power outage. Their chat support is broken -- says to use a green button that doesn't exist. Their phone support is $10 just to talk to them. And their parts site has only one part for the entire microwave with no description or picture, so it's basically unrepairable. I therefore have to buy an entire new one. Illybe buying a brand that doesn't suck instead of wasting my time with Panasonic.

A real upgrade to our old microwave, especially when using some of the lower power settings. The inverter on this one uses lower power where the old one would just cycle on and off for a percentage of time. With this, the cooking is more even, although a little faster. I wish it was a little taller inside and the would like the light inside to be a bit brighter. Still, this is once of the nicest microwaves out there.

Powerful enough for heating food well. The large 15"D turntable is a plus. However there are a few bad design issues: 1. Inconvenient child safe door locking design - a minor issue. 2. The roller under the turntable is so huge that the turntable is raised up high therefore the cooking space height is reduced significantly. My old Sharp microwave's turntable is at the same level of the interior bottom that the cooking space can be maximized. 3. Irregular turntable turning speed - One turn in about 11 seconds (not a regular 10 seconds) therefore if you place food close to the turntable edge then press 30 seconds button, the food won't come back to the original position. Overall, it is just an OK product. We are not satisfied with it at all, especially for the high price and bad designs. However we need to compromise because it's the only microwave oven with 15"D turntable that can fit into our kitchen cabinet (23" width).

I have been using a model similar to this one for several years and it has been a workhorse. Because of the space, I needed one with like dimensions and this model fit the space. Quality still appears to be there but there has been some cheapening of the door opening latch button that is now plastic rather than the previous metal one. Power is still there and it runs as quiet as the old one. All in all pleased.

Same size as my old Panasonic and fit the cabinet perfectly. Works great