Does anyone use Panasonic microwave ovens?

fantasyvn

I want to buy a new microwave combi (A combined microwave, grill and convection oven). On Amazon, when I searched, many Panasonic models appear, which is a surprise for me (I only thought of Pana as a Plasma TV brand).

Has anyone used Panasonic microwave? Is it considered a trusted brand in this area?

Thank you.

Taffybiker

Panasonic microwave ovens are very good. I don't have one but my sister does. Their invertor system works really well

BillScarab

I'm sure we had a Panasonic Microwave years ago. I would check out reviews but I expect a Panasonic Microwave would be fine.

To be honest I think of Panasonic as a trusted brand whatever field it is in. They certianly don't just make plasma TV's. they make LCD's too!

Also, Camcorders, Digital Cameras, Av equipment, Home Appliances, Phones etc.

ariba10

We are on our second Panasonic Microwave.

The first one lasted 12 years.

(And will have another if this one goes)

aliEnRIK

I've had a Pan' combi oven for nearly 5 years now. Completely trouble free and works as well as the day I bought it

fantasyvn

Thank you. I really like Panasonic and plan to buy one. However, I'm not sure if their cheaper models (sub-200£) are good enough.

For example, a customer said of this model: "Had appliance for 2 years, was using convection oven and it caught fire. Unit is completely burnt out. Would never purchase similar appliance again - unit gets too hot, therefore too dangerous."

http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B0002JSTBQ/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful?ie=UTF8&coliid=&showViewpoints=1&colid=&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

csarina

I am on my second Panny combi, I had it for 12 years; they are brilliant. Used my first one for 2 years as my main oven, we only had an electric hob.....I would not buy any other make. I got my second one from John Lewis - mine is a Panny slimline with an inverter. this it, Amazon have it for £129.00.

aliEnRIK

fantasyvn wrote: »

Thank you. I really like Panasonic and plan to buy one. However, I'm not sure if their cheaper models (sub-200£) are good enough.

For example, a customer said of this model: "Had appliance for 2 years, was using convection oven and it caught fire. Unit is completely burnt out. Would never purchase similar appliance again - unit gets too hot, therefore too dangerous."

http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B0002JSTBQ/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful?ie=UTF8&coliid=&showViewpoints=1&colid=&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

Thats is a very cheap one. Mine was approx 350 quid I think

fantasyvn

Hi Csarina, do you mean the average longevity of the microwave is about 2 years?

ariba10

Any Microwave is capable of catching fire.

It depends on how you use it.

cajef

fantasyvn wrote: »

http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B0002JSTBQ/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful?ie=UTF8&coliid=&showViewpoints=1&colid=&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

We have had that model Panasonic for over three years and never had any problems, it does get hot in use but so do all combi microwave ovens, providing you follow the recommended clearances for ventilation when in use they are perfectly safe.