Microwaves

Panasonic NN-CD58JSQPQ review

Panasonic NN-CD58JSQPQ

CHOICE Expert Rating

80%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good visibility through door.
  • Audio feedback when using controls.
  • Labelling is clear with written functions.
  • Digital display is bright and clear.
  • High grill rack and metal turntable supplied.
  • No exposed grill element.
  • Written auto menu guide inside above door for easy reference.
  • Word prompt on digital display.
  • Comprehensive instructions with cooking guidelines and recipes.
  • Hot surface label on top of unit.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Firm pressure required to open door, press lever.
  • May need to refer to manual initially.
  • Stainless steel interior OK to wipe over, requires extra attention.
  • Brushed stainless steel exterior shows fingerprint marks and may require extra attention.
  • No preheat indicator.
  • Control panel OK to wipe over some cracks and crevices around press controls.
  • Noisy cooling fan.
  • Some cracks and crevices on the exterior.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
80%
Cooking performance score
83%
Ease of use score
72%
Visibility rating
Very good
Cooking vegetables score
80%
Defrosting mince meat score
100%
Defrosting a whole chicken score
80%
Reheating score
89%
Grilling score
90%
High temperature baking score
90%
Combination roasting score
75%
Combination baking pizza
60%

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
91%
Brand satisfaction score
84%
Country of origin
China
Warranty (years)
1
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)
20 x 37 x 35
Useable shelf (turntable) diameter (cm)
32
Usable volume (L)
26
Website
panasonic.com/au/

Cost

Price
$559.00
Annual standby cost (40c/kWh)
$3.48
Annual running costs (40c/kWh)
$16.84

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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