Best Panasonic Microwaves

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..

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

This purchase followed two previous purchases of the Japanese made Panasonic Genius models which were fantastic, but superseded. This model seems… Read more

flimsy, is very light and rattles quite loudly. It doesn't feel like quality and I understand that Panasonic no longer manufactures in Japan. It works as you would expect, purely a microwave.The main problem is that the convection aspect has not been well tested. Previously, all I used was The Genius for convection cooking, but this model does not bake well. The heating element burns items like cakes before they are cooked. The air circulation does not prevent this. Additionally, a standard 12 hole muffin pan is a squeeze to fit it, causing scrapes on the inside. I'm not sure how these problems passed quality inspection.

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.