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Panasonic Genius Prestige NN-SD297[SR]
 
Approximate retail price:
$430
Summary:

This Panasonic 2.0 cubic-foot 1200-watt over-the-range microwave has a sensor, auto-defrost, and combo controls. It comes with a wire rack for bi-level cooking. It offers a stainless or ss-look option.
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Type: Over-the-range microwaves
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(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
Poor Quality/Instruction
4/15/2013
Pros
Attractive Design
Cons
Unreliable
Best Uses
Leftovers
Comment:
Inverter failed within Warranty period and was replaced<br />Printing over functions rubbed off so I had to make my own labels.<br />Now, night light won't go out after replacing bulbs. It appears if you don't unplug the unit when replacing bulbs it fries a board which to replace, costs over half of the price of a whole new unit.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
Not happy
3/15/2013
Pros
Attractive Design
Easy To Clean
Cons
Unreliable
Best Uses
Comment:
After 2 years, magnetron had to be replaced. Shortly afterwards (currently) error h98 has appeared. Have left call in for appliance repair but am afraid it is another expensive magnetron problem again.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
 
2.0
Not worth the hassle!
10/6/2012
Pros
Attractive Design
Powerful
Cons
Control Knob Rarely Works
Noisy
Unreliable
Best Uses
Comment:
Moved into an existing house with this microwave already installed. The microwave is four years old and after using it daily, the knob to set the heat time (goes up in 5 second intervals) stopped working. After a couple of days it would just start to work again. This occurred monthly, and not always after cooking something on the stove top. Finally, it just died the other day. Do not buy this model.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
The Panasonic Genius Prestige NN-SD297[SR] is part of the Microwave ovens test program at Consumer Reports. The Panasonic Genius Prestige NN-SD297[SR] Microwave ovens features and specs include Sensor, Stainless/SS-look option, Watts, Convection mode, Detailed prompts, Claimed capacity (cu. ft.). In our lab tests, Microwave ovens models like the Panasonic Genius Prestige NN-SD297[SR] are reviewed on Overall score, Usable capacity (cu. ft.), Ease of use, Heating evenness, Venting (air flow), Microwaving noise, Speed of heating, Defrosting evenness. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Panasonic Genius Prestige NN-SD297[SR] based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Panasonic Genius Prestige NN-SD297[SR] include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Panasonic Genius Prestige NN-SD297[SR].
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