Microwaves

Panasonic NN-CF770M review

Panasonic NN-CF770M

CHOICE Expert Rating

72%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Fairly clear labelling with written function.
  • Word prompt on digital display helps with steps.
  • Digital display is bright and clear.
  • Audio feedback when using controls.
  • Written auto menu guide inside above door for easy reference.
  • High rack, low rack, glass dish and oven tray provided.
  • Catalytic plate on back wall of interior.
  • Flat bed, no turntable easier to clean.
  • Mirror glass exterior easy to wipe over and clean.
  • Oven stops and beeps to prompt user to turn food.
  • Has 2 shelf runners for oven tray.
  • Audio feedback to prompt user to put food in once preheated on convection mode.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Very poor visibility through door.
  • Fairly firm pressure required to open door press lever.
  • May need to refer to manual initially.
  • Start button may not be obvious.
  • Areas around the controls can accumulate dirt and grime.
  • Interior has stainless steel side walls with moulded shelves, easy to wipe over, however may require extra attention.
  • Difficult to clean around exposed grill element.
  • Exterior can show fingerprint marks.
  • Few cracks and crevices on the exterior, mainly around controls.
  • Noticeable fan noise after cooking completed.
  • No catchment inside cavity in case of spills.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
72%
Cooking performance score
78%
Ease of use score
57%
Visibility rating
Very poor
Cooking vegetables score
100%
Defrosting mince meat score
100%
Defrosting a whole chicken score
90%
Reheating score
78%
Grilling score
60%
High temperature baking score
75%
Combination roasting score
50%
Combination baking pizza
70%

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)
33 x 53 x 49
Useable cavity dimensions measured (cm, H x W x D)
20 x 35 x 33
Useable shelf (turntable) diameter (cm)
N/A
Usable volume (L)
23
Website
panasonic.com/au/

Cost

Price
$819.00
Annual standby cost (40c/kWh)
$2.45
Annual running costs (40c/kWh)
$16.99

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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