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Panasonic 27L Convection Microwave NNCT56MBQPQ review

Panasonic 27L Convection Microwave NNCT56MBQPQ

CHOICE Expert Rating

79%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Labelling is clear with written functions.
  • Digital display is bright and clear with word prompts.
  • Audio feedback when using controls.
  • Sealed control panel is easy to wipe over.
  • Preheat indicator on digital display is a 'P' symbol and moving fan symbol.
  • High grill rack and enamel baking tray supplied.
  • Comprehensive instructions with recipes.
  • Grill element is not exposed, makes cleaning the ceiling a little easier.
  • Few cracks and crevices on the exterior, black glass exterior is easy to wipe over.
  • Good visibility through door.
  • Cooking guide inside the door for auto cook functions.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Start button is not obvious.
  • Need to refer to manual for auto cook functions, and codes used for combi functions.
  • Control panel is fairly crowded.
  • No hot surface label.
  • Many small holes on the interior can accumulate dirt.
  • Brushed stainless steel interior only OK to wipe over, requires extra attention.
  • Noisy cooling fan.
  • Firm pressure required to open door press button door.
  • Noisy audible beep at the end of operation.
  • Glass door can become very hot.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
79%
Cooking performance score
83%
Ease of use score
70%
Visibility rating
Good
Cooking vegetables score
80%
Defrosting mince meat score
86%
Defrosting a whole chicken score
80%
Reheating score
80%
Grilling score
100%
High temperature baking score
95%
Combination roasting score
80%
Combination baking pizza
60%

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
91%
Brand satisfaction score
84%
Country of origin
China
Warranty (years)
2
Shop Ethical rating
F

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Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Built-in
Number of power levels
6
Microwave wattage (W)
1000
Claimed external dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
31 x 52 x 40
Useable cavity dimensions measured (cm, H x W x D)
19 x 36 x 35
Useable shelf (turntable) diameter (cm)
32
Usable volume (L)
24
Website
panasonic.com/au/

Cost

Price
$549.00
Annual standby cost (40c/kWh)
$3.50
Annual running costs (40c/kWh)
$16.94

Features

Sensor cook
Sensor reheat
Auto cook
Auto reheat
Adjust time during cooking
Quick boost start
Inverter technology
Delayed start or pre-set cooking
Kitchen timer (standalone)
Multi-stage cooking
Child lock

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