Panasonic

This machine is so easy to use. I was a total newbie to baking, but even my first loaf came out perfectly golden and fluffy inside. Since then, I’ve… Read more

tried the rye setting and even the dough setting for homemade pizza nights. It handles everything like a champ.

I love that I can throw in the ingredients the night before and wake up to the smell of fresh bread in the morning. It’s like living in a bakery.

This model we purchased is not even two years old (ST665B). The previous Panasonic lasted much, much longer. I am very angry that Panasonic has… Read more

moved to have these made in China. I used to love Panasonic. No longer. Australia is flooded with Chinese junk. This latest started beeping constantly and can't be reset. I think the electronics are stuffed. I contacted Panasonic and because I can't give them an invoice, they won't help me at all. It have been too hectic here with breakdowns, floods and health issues and the invoice got lost. I forget where it came from.

I have been looking at what replacement I can have but after a couple of hours it is frustrating. No matter what brand and model I look at, I think I have found one until I read the reviews. Every brand gets so many negative comments. I think Australian standards are pathetic. They should not allow imports unless they are well made. The st>pid Govt in Australia made it impossible for manufacturing to continue in this country.

The ST665B worked well and cooked well, but the electronics obviously are pathetic. More so is the lack of support. I had 3 Panasonic microwaves before this one but I don't really want to buy another.

The verdict? I am still frustrated that I can not find a decent microwave that generally has good acceptance with Australian users.

I bought a Panasonic Flatbed Inverter Microwave few months back. Recently...it cooks unevenly...food boils over and spittls on to tray. Whatever the… Read more

settings...it is difficult to control. I feel these Microwaves are a DUDD. Not quite designed for reliable use. Beware before you buy....or get frustrated after..

I use this 3-4 times a week and love it, but what I love more is knowing my family is eating healthy bread that I know exactly what's inside. I've… Read more

tried many of the recipes but what I love most is the Basic Menu 1 or 2 and I make the Light, Medium sized loaf (the smallest loaf) or it is too high for my toaster. I strictly follow the recipe for the amount of flour and water but add a little more powdered milk, sugar, butter and yeast. It takes less than 3 minutes to put on a loaf.

I quickly learnt that the most important ratio is flour to water. I always weigh my flour.

I ONLY use organic flour, if you are in Australia you can buy this: https://goodness.com.au

Because the bread is not loaded with preservatives etc it doesn't last as long (2-3 days in the summer), which is not a problem when making smaller loaves and it's so easy to make more.

There's a bit of a fight for the crust when it first comes out of the machine, so crispy, we usually dont wait for the bread to cool down lol, too eager. I always place it on a drying rack with a net over, letting the natural air cool the bread.

I often set the bread to make fresh overnight and we wake in the morning to the smell of fresh bread for lunches wafting through the house. You set the timer to how many hours before you want your bread to finish eg 10pm at night is 9hrs for 7am fresh bread (Basic Menu 1).

Never leave the bread in the machine when it's finished or it goes a bit soft/soggy and shrinks. I've had a fail when I forgot to put back the mixer at the bottom of the basin; I've had a fail when this wasn't cleaned properly of leftover baked bread and then failed to turn and mix properly. I've also had many fails when I've forgotten the yeast.

I love the Dough (Soft Rolls / Baps) Recipe, I've learned to cut these into a minimum of 10 rolls as they rise really well and 8 is too big.

My husband makes his Pizza bases, so much easier for him. Pizza are his 'Italian' speciality.

After baking, I've learnt to wrap my tea towel (as shown in my pics) to avoid burns (I've had a few lol) and I immediately drench the tub in cold water, wash the mixer and put back in the machine to dry.

I've had my machine for nearly 2 years, I don't think it has saved me any money, but the bread is delicious and it has become the most important piece of equipment in my kitchen.

Don’t waste your money – I am used to bread making as I often make my own bread. I thought this Panasonic with fruit and nut dispenser would be a great time saver for when… Read more

guests come over. I bought it on 14/4/2023 for $279. Used only intermittently (when guests over) and stored carefully. It failed 20 months later on the first week of December 2024. The bread came out misshapen and flat. It didn’t rise. The yeast and ingredients all fresh and in date. I used the supplied measuring tools and an accurate kitchen scale for flour. I tried 4 more loaves with different settings, different flour types and recipes (from the included booklet). Abject failure. Same issue. Really disappointed. Don’t waste your money on this breadmaker. It made nice bread when working but a breadmaker should last longer than 20 months of intermittent use. Conversely, I bought a family member the KMART Breadmaker as a gift at the same time as I bought this Panasonic (at a significantly cheaper price of well under $100) and it is still working well.

Good product, easy to use. We haven't missed any of our favourite shows since we purchased this. Excellent value, would definitely recommend.

Best thing since, well sliced bread – I have had two other bread machines in the past and hated both of them with a passion. One big thing I hated was the fact that the loaves always came… Read more

out with really pale crusts no matter what setting, and the other thing was that the blade always got stuck in the loaf (which led to our last machine becoming redundant, as I threw a loaf out with the blades, oopps).

Once the panic buying hit our area at the start of the pandemic we were unable to buy any types of bread from any of our local shops at all, and so the research commenced into making bread at home. I searched for hours on what would be our best option.

Take one, Bread by hand. Take two, take three urrggh I have had enough, I am done with this we don't need bread right?

So, hours of reading reviews on what bread machines were available (which were nil) and between the ones people were selling on Ebay that sold for more used then brand new, I had almost given up. Until I found one on Amazon, behold the Panasonic SD-ZB2512. Oh my I was worried about how excited I was to have it finally delivered, on unboxing and setting it up for the first time I was impressed on how very sleek, modern and functional the machine was.

Flash forward to present times, I have now had the pure pleasure of using this machine weekly for over a year and I am still impressed at the quality of the bread this little tacker puts out. We make bread, pizza dough, rustic scones, cakes, sourdough starter, sourdough and other base doughs. This machine has never has never let me down and has proven itself to be a solid investment.

PROS - - beautiful loaves with perfect density and crusts - lots of programs to make multiple breads, doughs and other sweet treats - looks good - easy to use - easy to clean - blade stay in the bucket (pan) - bucket is super easy to clean - Yeast dispenser allows the yeast to be added at the perfect time - comes with easy to follow recipes - Comes with measuring spoons and water / sourdough start containers

CONS- - Is quite large - is getting up there in price - I dislike how some yeast can become lodged around the control panel (does not effect use, just annoying) - occasionally it scare me when it releases the yeast, as it clicks quite loudly

The worst microwave ever. Touch buttons need to be pressed extremely hard otherwise it won’t register The door gets jammed when fully open and… Read more

clunks loudly when moved from this position.the door is also hard to close and open.

Functionality is infuriating. Having to hit the Micro Power button before being allowed to chiose any other cooking function or time. Also limited cooking time options which are in 1min and 10sec increments.

It is also extremely loud when being used.

As awful as the above features are, the most infuriating thing about this microwave is the heating. It takes at least double the time to heat food compared to any other microwave I’ve owned.

This thing is a piece of junk and I’m seriously considering throwing it away and buying another brand.

DO NOT BUY THIS PIECE OF GARBAGE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

Pros: flatbed design makes for easier cleaning and more useable interior space. Cons: Our previous "Genius" microwave, having had the type of food… Read more

identified, simply 'sensed' and cooked it accordingly; with this current model you have to WEIGH the food, and then enter the weight for the microwave to know how long to cook the food. The problem (apart from having to weigh it, which is a pain and I often forget), is that having added this factor to the process, we are only offered specific weights in the programming!! So, an additional step has been added, without the ability to enter the actual weight of the food - eg frozen vegetables offer the options of 120g, 250g etc. What if I want to cook 200g?? I cannot believe that Panasonic have taken a step BACKWARDS, from a microwave that performed the cooking function with ease, to an operation that requires extra work on the part of the cook, AND limited weight options when this info has to be entered. I'm going to look for another microwave, which is a real disappointment as our previous microwave served us faithfully for over 40 years!! Definitely a retrograde step with this microwave, Panasonic. :( :( :( Have had an approach from Panasonic, but nothing that addresses my issue, only an apology and a comment that they will take my comments into consideration. Would NOT recommend this microwave if you have used auto-sensing ones in the past that didn't require weight info!

Keeps dying – So when it works it's great but it has now blown for the second time. Not good enough for an expensive microwave

I love my 4 in 1 steam microwave, but, is there a blog or something somewhere I can speak with other owners so we can discuss recipes we've used,… Read more

chat about what to use, (oven/steam etc.) when cooking these recipes. Ideas on best ways they found to cook something. Thanks Lorraine

It's worth it! – Was reluctant to buy as it is a big purchase, but I'm glad I did. The only product that exists in this niche of being a quality micro system with… Read more

dab. Only small faults are the feel of the volume dial (not segmented so feels odd) and the cheapish quality of the speakers. Those things aside this thing pumps for its size! Speaker drivers are quality. Bluetooth is great as it only connects with that input is selected. Looks the part too!

The 955 panasonic will not allow copying of AVCHD recordings off built in hard drive to external hard drive .

This is a review for NN-ST34NB (when I type this in, it keeps taking me to this with different letters on the end). I bought the black version… Read more

yesterday. It works like a microwave should, but my old one was sooo much easier to use. I am unfortunately regretting my purchase for several reasons. 1. It's dark inside, so hard to see inside. 2. The writing/numbers on the control panel are hard to see. 3. Most annoying, there's no numerical keypad. Whereas my old Breville microwave, if I wanted 5 mins and 55 secs I just had to press 555. This one I have to press the minute 5 times, the 10 sec button five times and there's no way to get anything that's not an increment of ten seconds. 4. Carrying on from the previous point, if I want to heat something for 25 seconds, I can't! 5. If I wanted to heat something for six minutes in my old microwave I'd just press the number 6 and that's it, one press and the microwave would be on its merry way. On this one if I want to heat something for six minutes, it means six presses of one button, then go, 7 presses in total, compared to one press on my old microwave. 7. The auto defrost function also requires heaps of presses to do anything. It's all little stuff, but would make the experience so much better if it was different. So, things to look for when this microwave chucks it in: numerical keypad most important, white interior (I had already been told that dark interior was bad, but stupidly all the other viable options were also dark inside), easier to see figures on control panel.

Genius in the Kitchen with Low Energy Needs – For many years we had the Panasonic Genius model out before this one and it was the best microwave available for size and features, as well as its… Read more

perfect cooking and reheating. So we bought it’s new update model NN-ST75LB.

It’s a big 44L size. Whilst it seems more compact than the older, inside its turntable is the same size and all our usual large dishes go in without a problem.

The feature buttons are similar. I was really pleased to see the Vegetables button because, once again, no matter what vegetables we put in, it just cooks them perfectly, even frozen veggies. Same goes with the Fush/Chicken, Pasta and Melt/Soften buttons.

However, the best and most used button is, and has always been, the Sensor Reheat button. No matter what goes in, it reheats perfectly but I must admit, I usually stop it once the countdown chimes if I need it to sit for a minute or so before the covering comes off or the toast pops! It is also perfect for when you might want to add some freshly chopped light veg like zucchini or spinach to canned meals or soup, or if you simply throw in some frozen veggies.

I’m yet to try out the Breakfast button for eggs and bacon, or the packet cake bake option, all which will save huge amounts of energy over the conventional cook top and oven. This microwave is not only a real genius in the kitchen, it keeps our electric bills low.

Cooks ok on microwave setting but it isn’t good with some things like jacket potatoes- always overcooked. The convection oven is ok for small items… Read more

but make sure the food is covered. Splatters are impossible to remove from the interior. No amount of wiping and scrubbing can remove some spots. My previous LG cooked just as well but was easy to clean. I recommend avoiding the ss interior.

10 Stars! Panasonic Blu Ray recorder/player 500GB. 6 years old, still works perfectly! I've used it constantly over the years. V happy, Luvit!

Disappointed. This microwave has never worked perfectly. It frequently condenses so much that puddles or water are left in the bottom. I have to air… Read more

it out with desiccant (bicarb soda) at least once a week, and in between times, dry the well under the turn table with paper towels/tea towels (that are soaked afterward). And now, after just 3 - THREE - years of ownership, the light has blown!

I also own a Chef microwave for 30 years - THREE ZERO YEARS - and even after daily use, that still works perfectly! Never condenses, never pools water, never had a blown light.

Avoid this brand for microwaves. I'll be looking to buy another Chef microwave now.

I am surprised to find the resolution and buffering of poor resolution quality. The unit will freeze sometimes before you have finished watching a… Read more

Netflix movie and will most definitely on the second movie. The fix is to reboot the Player from the main switch. I expected much more from Panasonic.

Perfect shaver made in Japan – Best shaver I have ever used in over 50 years. Believe me I am fairly critical of gear, but I am absolutely delighted with this product and have used… Read more

it for six weeks as of writing this review.

Prior to this I had a very old Philips with the three rotatory heads, and it was pretty good until the locking tabs wore off and so the heads would spin instead of being stationary. No parts available.

Then got a newer model Philips that also had the three rotatory heads and somehow Philips redesigned the heads so it did not work as good as the old model. Took a lot of work to get a clean shave with it. And cleaning it was a real chore.

Then I saw a good review in Choice magazine for the ES-LT4B Panasonic shaver which I was not aware existed.

Just WOW! This thing is so good! Very clean shave with minimal passes. Shaving is so easy and quick now. A delight in fact.

I use it dry. Handle is comfortable, run time is great and at the end of a shave it will beep if it needs to be recharged. Which averts you getting halfway into a shave next time and it running out. Charges up quickly.

Everything about this shaver is very well designed and built.

Cleaning is a breeze, just unclip the head and brush out with the included special brush and apply a little of the included oil as per the user guide.

Good product now — but poor after‑sales experience. I purchased a new Panasonic 4-in-1 air fryer / convection / grilling / microwave oven that, from… Read more

day one, struggled to heat food properly with the microwave. For example, it took around five minutes to heat a single cup of water to only 57 °C.

Over several weeks, I exchanged multiple emails with Panasonic’s after‑sales team. Unfortunately, I was repeatedly asked for the same information I had already provided and was eventually told the unit was “in good working order” despite the clear performance issue.

Eventually, I took the microwave to an authorised repairer, who confirmed it was faulty and replaced the magnetron. After repairs, the microwave now works as expected.

While I’m happy with the product’s performance now, the after‑sales process was frustrating and unnecessarily drawn out.

I hope Panasonic reviews its customer support approach so that genuine faults are acknowledged and resolved more efficiently in future.

So very disappointing – 4 months old now paying for its transportation for repair

Love them! Panasonic SC-HTB688 – We have the message from another user "JPIW " , many thanks! Now GGs in Chatswood is matching the price with DJ's latest $147 !! Great improve for my Samsung 75" TV, best of the solo soundbar

Mitsubishi heavy industry ducted air conditioner decided to go the way of old conditioners, ie it died. Replaced with new panasonic ducted air… Read more

conditioner which does a good job in cooling the house down.

Small problem with vibration was sorted out and all is good now. I think, will monitor.

Not only was I assumed to be liar when I wanted a small replacement part under warranty but I was also lied to about the features of the shaver. All… Read more

the blurb said is had 5 blades, it doesn't!!! It does have five "FOILS" but it only has 2 "BLADES"..! It doesn't shave anywhere near as good as other shavers I've owned. Still no response from Panasonic..LOL They are liars, this shaver DOES NOT have 5 blades, let them prove otherwise bet they can't..LOL

Panasonic DMR-BWT460GN hotter than my toaster – I recently purchased a Panasonic DMR-BWT460GN to replace my Panasonic Blu-Ray pvr DMR-BWT800 which performed perfectly for 10 years, but finally… Read more

stopped working. All the Panasonic devices I have previously purchased have been brilliant and the DMR-BWT460GN which has most of the same functions of my old unit, looked like a good replacement choice. However, after operating the DMR-BWT460 for a few hours the outer case of the unit gets too hot to touch. Not sure if this is normal or maybe the fan is not working. I live in an apartment, and to be safe as the pvr has no legs, I have placed temporary spacers underneath to allow ventilation and I manually turn the unit off before I leave the apartment or retire for the night. Not exactly convenient. Does anyone have the same experience or can give me some advice on how to adjust the DMR-BWT460GN to resolve the heating problem.

Customer Service were not able to resolve so I decided to leave it turned off ♨️

Runs at a loud operating noise level – The fridge keeps everything nice and cold , good outlay but operates at a very noisy sound level.

Crusty artisan bread yes, but not much flexibility for the premium price – Initially I was amazed at this machine, it definitely ticks the 'Artisan bread' box, perfectly in fact. But over time you realise, with bread,… Read more

variety is the key. Sometimes you just want a normal shaped loaf. Sometimes you don't want a super crusty ball of bread. After a while you want to modify the settings to your liking (you can't). Sometimes you want to set an 8 hour timer and have the seeds, raisins and nuts dispense into the dough automatically at 3am (you can only put the timer on plain bread). Yes it has other settings like pizza, dough and jam, but I find these never turn out as good as other machines (that are cheaper) or hand making. So in summary, if you only love artisan bread and are willing to pay the premium price, this machine is magical, if you want all types of normal bread and dough, then there are other models that are better at this (and cheaper).

Very easy to program – Great product. Price is reasonable. Very basic and easy to use. Sound quality is good. Everything you need, battery option or 240 v option. Maybe one year warranty is a bit tight. Happy with purchase price $94 from Harvey Norman, Fyshwick ACT.

A thousand dollars for a microwave - you gotta be kidding? It's worth every cent. The reason I buy these convection style units, is for the extra… Read more

oven. When I do a big Greek cook-up. one oven isn't enough. This microwave has an oven feature and it works brilliantly to cook an extra baked potatio dish for example. The fact you can microwave the potatoes for a few minutes to soften them, then bake as normal is such a useful innovation. And then steaming? Well that's great to throw in some veges, add water to the steamer box beneath, and go. To be honest, I don't use the steamer as much as I thought I would. I know it'd be good for bread and salmon and roast chicken amongst other things, but the truth is, my cooking workflow uses other methods I am more familiar with. Our unit does microwave duties mostly, and I'm happy with that.

I like that there isn't a turntable. It means I can fit more in, and it works fine. Cleanup is excellent - wipe with a cloth.

I notice that after certain uses, there is a lot of moisture on the door glass. This is normal. The oven is so well sealed, moisture does not escape very easily. Again, wipe with a cloth.

I'm really happy with this purchase. As a microwave, it's a workhorse like most other units. But to have the added functionality is such a great bonus. The steaming, grilling and baking/roasting are there when I need it. And that, is what I paid for.