Microwaves

Panasonic NN-CD997S review

Panasonic NN-CD997S

CHOICE Expert Rating

67%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Functions are written and easy to comprehend with clear labelling.
  • Digital display is bright and clear.
  • Audio feedback when using controls.
  • Grill racks supplied accommodates high and low grilling.
  • No exposed grill element.
  • Written auto menu guide inside above door for easy reference.
  • Brushed stainless steel exterior is fingerprint resistant.
  • Preheat indicator.
  • 40 pre-programmed recipes.
  • Word prompt on digital display.
  • Comprehensive instructions with cooking guidelines and recipes.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Very poor visibility through door.
  • 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.
  • 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
67%
Cooking performance score
72%
Ease of use score
54%
Visibility rating
Very poor
Cooking vegetables score
80%
Defrosting mince meat score
80%
Defrosting a whole chicken score
80%
Reheating score
54%
Grilling score
90%
High temperature baking score
85%
Combination roasting score
75%
Combination baking pizza
55%

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
91%
Brand satisfaction score
84%
Country of origin
Japan
Warranty (years)
1
Shop Ethical rating
F

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Built-in
Number of power levels
6
Microwave wattage (W)
1000
Claimed external dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
38 x 63 x 50
Useable cavity dimensions measured (cm, H x W x D)
25 x 42 x 43
Useable shelf (turntable) diameter (cm)
38
Usable volume (L)
45
Website
panasonic.com/au/

Cost

Price
$1,349.00
Annual standby cost (40c/kWh)
$9.04
Annual running costs (40c/kWh)
$24.45

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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