Panasonic NN-SD697S, 1.2cuft 1300 Watt Sensor Microwave Oven, Stainless Steel
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Panasonic NN-SD697S, 1.2cuft 1300 Watt Sensor Microwave Oven, Stainless Steel
Customer Review: Microwave review
Summary: 5 Stars
Excellent product. Very easy to use and extremely powerful. Haven't had a chance to use all its features yet but those I have have been superb.Customer Review: Nice, with issues
Summary: 4 Stars
After a lot of research to choose a model, then a crazy amount of researching trying to find a local (SF Bay Area) place to buy the damn thing (our old microwave was dead and we did not want to wait several days to have one shipped), we got this one. Search criteria: On the small side (<20 in wide, <12 in tall), includes timer, includes quick minute button, holds biggish dinner plate. This unit fits the bill nicely.
Pros:
- Nicely compact, given the size of the interior
- Nice stainless finish
- Heats food well and fast
Cons:
- The knob to set time. I'm a real fan of knobs--there is nothing better, for example, for the volume control on car or home audio. This was a valiant effort on Panasonic's part, well engineered for what it is, but a knob is just not the best way to set cook time. I, like most people I bet, come to the oven with a time in mind--"this plate needs about 1 min 20 sec" --punch, punch, punch, start, and you are good to go with a keypad. The knob requires slightly more effort, you sometimes overshoot and have to dial back. The knob is nicely speed sensitive--a quarter turn on the knob gets you between 7 secs and 1 min time, depending on how fast you spin it. But you also have to fix your gaze on the display to set the time, rather than just trust your fingers on a keypad with a quick display glance at the end. Which brings me to...
- The display view angle problem. Yes, it is goofy that a countertop microwave has a display that washes out if you are up close and looking down at it. Goofy that it has not been corrected after a few years, especially since the display is so important with a knob interface. See my uploaded pics. My theory is that Panasonic signed a bulk contract for 5 million of these display parts, got a great price, and by golly they are going to use them. Is it really a big problem? No. Just mildly annoying. The display actually gets better if you stay at the same distance, but move your head from in front of the oven (where it'd normally be), over to the right of the oven. Go figure.
All in all, I can overlook the issues, and I am happy with the oven.
Customer Review: A good mid-sized microwave
Summary: 4 Stars
Pros:
-Has an inverter
-Good amount of power (1300 watts) for its size
-Moisture sensor for auto-reheat/auto-cook
-Aesthetically, I like the colors and look of the microwave
Cons:
-Time display is difficult to see at sharp to semi-sharp angles (although, I don't think it's a big deal)
-I think that no light comes on in the microwave when it's open (again, not really a big deal for myself, since I usually have the kitchen light on, and if I really want to see the item I'm microwaving, I always have just taken the item out of the microwave for inspection, anyway)
Overall, I really like this microwave, especially how powerful it is, which is not always easy to find in mid-sized microwaves. Also, it's not extremely easy to find an inverter in a mid-sized microwave, either.
Customer Review: Almost 6yrs old and still works great
Summary: 4 Stars
We purchased this for 100.00 at BJs. I agree with other reviewers that it is annoying that the light does not turn on when you open it up and that you can't set the seconds more precisely after ten seconds. Having said that, this has been a fantastic microwave and if I could give it 4.75 stars I would. It heats everything up so fast (the 1300 watts is great) and does a great job when set to thaw or reheat. For the 100.00 we spent you cannot beat the performance (IMO). I like that it is not huge, but can fit fairly large dishes and has the power of a large microwave. I'd highly recommend it unless you need precise times down to the second, if you can round up by 10 seconds this microwave is great. I hope they still make it when we have to replace it.Customer Review: very stylish addition to the kitchen
Summary: 4 Stars
Of all the recent updates we have made in our kitchen, this has made the most impact. We love the 1300 watt power on this model. We are still adjusting to the decreased time it takes to prep our food but everything had been evenly and thoroughly cooked with no problems at all. Apart from great performance, it looks the part too. This is a very stylish model that will enhance the look of any contemporary kitchen. The only negative might be the depth of the microwave, but fortunately we can situate it at an angle in a corner spot without it taking up much counter space. Apart from that small negative concern, we are very happy with this product for its performance and look.