Panasonic Appliances

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.

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

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..

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

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!

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.

The number 1 appliances brand for me. Even our refrigerator is from them. Very sturdy!

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

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.

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.

Much more practical – Easy to use and always delivers crisp results. Price was reasonable Show details

Great Fridge & Freezer – Have had this fridge for almost 7 years now not a problem. Iwould recommend this product good value for the money. Show details

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

Very useful convection oven – Mainly use the convection oven and microwave. Have been very happy with that. Used to use the steam oven function and grill - seems ok, but personally can’t be bothered, have read the reviews on rust- ours is about 6 years old now - no rust yet Show details

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 Show details

Good microwave that’s easy to use and easy to clean. Still going well after 18 months of daily use. Not the most powerful but perfect for a small… Read more

household or student. The only drawback is the door frame plastic is not uv safe and has turned a horrible yellow after 12 months even though the unit is not in direct sunlight.

Quiet and works well – We bought this mainly to fit the hole in our kitchen island, but we are very happy with it nonetheless. Food heats up evenly so the inverter seems to… Read more

work well. It is much more quiet than the previous one we had. Only small complaint it doesnt have a one press button, you have to hit quick 30 and still press Start, minor nuisance but we can live with it! Good value for $200.

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.

This aircon was a replacement for a system damaged during the 2019 flood in Townsville, also a Panasonic. While the first one was a very good one,… Read more

the CS-RZ25VKRW with CU-RZ25VKR installed in September 2020 created a lot of troubles and required a lot of warranty servicing by Empire Airconditioning. This was mostly due to a helicopter/motorcycle like strong noise of the external unit appearing often. I had expected this Panasonic to be quiet and create low noise as this aircon was in my bedroom, but sadly this was not the case... With the warranty over I asked another company last month to do full cleaning of the system (before the summer heat) and to do something about the noise. It was explained to me that such a helicopter noise is not uncommon for two blades fans especially at low speed, and that mechanical balancing of two blade fans is more difficult than of three blades fan. And no improvement was achieved as far as noise was concerned.

I am now considering a replacement of my bedroom aircon. But I do not think I will go for another Panasonic, I find it hard sleeping with the motorcycle noise...

Great rice cooker – Purchased 2 months ago from Kogan. Outstanding rice cooker. Rice is perfect every time. Easy to clean. Show details

If you have limited space, this is the fridge freezer for you! – We bought this fridge freezer as we had our previous appliance for going on 18 years, and it was time for an upgrade. The layout of our kitchen meant… Read more

that the fridge location needed to stay where it was, so the actual dimensions of the new appliance would be restricted. We really wanted to get a French Door style fridge freezer, but at the size we were looking at, there were only a few options. We thought we were going to get a Fisher Paykel, but in the last store we looked at, this Panasonic was on show, and it was the perfect dimensions.

We actual useable space of this appliance is first class. Essentially the size is the same as out last fridge (which was a single door Samsung), but we seem to be able to store SO MUCH more. Equally, all food that we have stored is easily accessible in both the fridge and freezer.

The door shelves can be adapted in height depending on what you want to store, and there are neat features such as a part restractible shelf for storing tall bottles etc.

The ice tray is huge, and everything has been well designed. All doors (double french for the fridge, and single for the freezer) are easy to use, and the lighting for all areas is great.

Honestly no down sides. It stays cold in all areas, and we could not be happier with the purchase! :)

Simple ok small oven – Nice and compact. Simple and easy to use. Won't fit a large dinner plate though only small to medium ones. We needed a small one and this fits good… Read more

in the limited space there is for a microwave oven in our home. The large door open push button though is over firm to push. The oven will slide backwards on the side that button is on each time you push it. I had to put stick on foam rubber bits on the plastic feet of it which stops that. Being hard to push like it is id not recommend it for those with arthritis at all. The push buttons for everything else are on the firm side too, much firmer than the microwave this replaced. Its a good little unit just dont expect to fit all plate or bowl sizes in it and if you have any issues like arthritis in your hands then look at another brand. It does work well though. Good it has 10 and 30 second options on the timer. Panasonic needs to replace the rubbish plastic feet of this with some good grippy rubber ones because its just stupid seeing it move so much each time you open the door.

This product is okay and not expensive – This hand stick blender is really good for me. It is handy and not expensive. It is very convenient to use it. I have a big blender but not use oftenly because can't be blend small amount. I bought it $29 after special discount from eBay. Show details

Drippy Panasonic – Installed last year, found wifi connection to be a real plus and wifi works so much better than our Mitsubishi ac wifi does.( it disconnects often).… Read more

The Panasonic has a remote and can be set down to 16 degrees (whether this is a gimmick or not I’m not sure but we like it) . We have 4 Mitsubishi splits to compare with in our house and the Panasonic operates the best. It cools immediately, is not to noisey on high and this 7kw unit does large area very well. The nanio technology I find is a nonsense and makes using the remote confusing the phone app is easier to use. This unit leaked water down the wall quite a bit on humid days and to fix it was a tedious job as problem was only solved by removing cover and running on humid days. The condensation was running and dripping from an earth wire inside the unit then just missing the water tray and running out bottom of unit. Also on the other side of the tray, water was dripping outside of the tray. The fix was quite easy with some bitumen tape simple allowing the drips to drip onto the tape down into the tray . Drips were a bit close to wiring and could have caused an electrical short. It’s a design fault with the unit so doing this review so others know ( might save a house fire) Also about to purchase another 3 units for bedroom s and wondering if the 3.5 kw units have same problem. Would appreciate anyone’s reviews on these.

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.