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Panasonic Inverter Genius sensor NN-CD87KS review

Panasonic Inverter Genius sensor NN-CD87KS

CHOICE Expert Rating

79%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Large, easy to push door lever.
  • Labelling is clear with written functions and symbols.
  • Digital display is bright and clear with symbols for functions.
  • Audio feedback when using controls.
  • Word prompts on digital display.
  • Written auto menu guide inside above door for easy reference.
  • Preheat indicator.
  • Grill rack and tray supplied.
  • Comprehensive instructions with cooking guidelines and recipes.
  • Embossed hot surface label on top of oven.
  • Grill element is not exposed.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK visibility through door.
  • Press button and dial controls are only OK to use and comprehend, need to refer to the manual.
  • Start button is not very obvious.
  • Operation sequence is confusing and not intuitive.
  • Press button control panel only OK to wipe over, some cracks and crevices around press controls.
  • Many small holes on interior can accumulate dirt.
  • Shiny stainless steel interior OK to wipe over, requires extra attention.
  • Brushed stainless steel exterior requires extra attention.
  • Some cracks and crevices on the exterior.
  • Very noisy cooling fan.
  • Relatively high standby running costs.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
79%
Cooking performance score
84%
Ease of use score
66%
Visibility rating
OK
Cooking vegetables score
100%
Defrosting mince meat score
100%
Defrosting a whole chicken score
90%
Reheating score
74%
Grilling score
75%
High temperature baking score
90%
Combination roasting score
70%
Combination baking pizza
70%

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
7
Microwave wattage (W)
1000
Claimed external dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
34 x 56 x 45
Useable cavity dimensions measured (cm, H x W x D)
21 x 38 x 39
Useable shelf (turntable) diameter (cm)
36
Usable volume (L)
31
Website
panasonic.com/au/

Cost

Price
$869.00
Annual standby cost (40c/kWh)
$8.83
Annual running costs (40c/kWh)
$22.46

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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