Panasonic NN-S553BF 1.2-Cubic-Foot 1350-Watt Microwave, Black
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: PanasonicBrand: Panasonic
Model: NN-S553BF
Color: Black
Product features:
- 1350-watt, high-power, countertop microwave oven
- Auto cooking menu within 12 food categories
- Auto reheat, popcorn key, keep warm, delay-start, and timer
- Inverter turbo defrost function for preparing frozen foods
- Measures 15-7/8 by 20-3/8 by 11-7/8 inches
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Panasonic NN-S553BF 1.2-Cubic-Foot 1350-Watt Microwave, Black
Customer Review: Don't be fooled....
Summary: 5 Stars
About 6 months ago after moving into a new basement apartment I decided to get a microwave oven, for the best ratet units and pricing of course I did the research online. Epinions, Amazon and other places and decided to get this unit based on some reviews over at Epinions.com, turns out it was a good decision. The other reviews here so far would suggest that the microwave has issues....well I guess those issues just decided to skip my unit though (as of this date) 5 reviews does not a conclusion make. For me it just works, like a microwave oven is supposed to, you put food in, it heats it, no burning, no popping it just works. Unfortunate to hear others have had issues, so far going strong multiple uses daily for the last 6 months. Features:
Inversion cooking -- and that's exactly what it does...you can hear the power of the unit steadily decreasing as the time ticks by and then restarting, according to Panasonic this leads to more even cooking. It appears to work as this microwave at 1350Watts it seems to cook food faster than any microwave I've ever used. Food straight from the fridge is steaming hot in 2:30 on high power, cookies, pizza, drinks...whatever you'd like to heat this unit does it with aplomb.
Spacious -- I was worried that it would be too small considering the price but I bit the bullet and I am glad I did, the glass spin tray is thick and looks like it can take a ding or two ...(in fact mine already has without a nick) You can easily put two large slices of pizza on a 10 1/2" dinner plate and have it spin without being near the walls of the unit, I was very happy by the size, the clearance is also good enough to take a tall mug if you are reheating a drink.
Design -- Basic black, sleek unobtrusive, good panel design except for the LED display which requires near level viewing to make sense of the numbers but that is only because I am kind of tall and the microwave is on a countertop near the sink.
Conclusion --
The price on this thing can't be beat, if you find it..buy it...it would make a great college dorm room mic. as well as a good oven for a small apartment(like mine) or home. It cooks fast and hot and provides cooking options, like timer cooking and various one button function buttons (which I don't really use) I think this microwave will pleasantly suprise you especially considering the modest price.
Description of Panasonic NN-S553BF 1.2-Cubic-Foot 1350-Watt Microwave, Black
Powerful and versatile, this 1350-watt microwave oven from Panasonic incorporates Inverter technology to deliver precise control over the cooking process. Many microwaves cause uneven cooking at low power levels because they fire at full force then let foods sit while the clock winds down. Panasonic?s Inverter microwaves, in contrast, actually adjust power output accurately for the full duration of cooking time. Foods heat more evenly, with a minimum of icy centers and hot spots. This model also includes automatic cooking with 12 food categories and comes with Inverter turbo defrost. Other functions let you keep foods warm, add or subtract minutes, delay start time, and automatically reheat.The structure of the oven is solid and straightforward, with 1.2 cubic feet of room, a simple door pull, and basic black housing. Handy standards include popcorn and quick minute keys, a child safety lock, a kitchen timer, a menu label, and a glass tray on roller ring. Panasonic also includes a light that illuminates during cooking, but not when the door is open. --Emily Bedard
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