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Panasonic Microwave Oven NN-SN686S Stainless Steel Countertop/Built-In with Inverter Technology and Genius Sensor, 1.2 Cubic Foot, 1200W

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Features

  • Panasonic Microwave: This 1200 Watt high power, 1.2 cubic foot capacity stainless steel countertop/built in microwave delivers a seamless stream of cooking power for even cooking and delicious flavor.Turntable Diameter 340mm. Clock : 12H. Child Lock : Yes..Operating Frequency : 2,450 MHz
  • Inverter Technology with Turbo Defrost: Patented Inverter Technology generates a seamless stream of power and delivers consistent, evenly prepared food without overcooking; Advanced Inverter Turbo Defrost speeds up defrosting time
  • Compact Design: This countertop microwave with 13.4 inch turntable is thinner, lighter and more efficient, allowing you to devote less space to electronics and more to interior capacity; Internal dimensions (H x W x D): 9 15/16 inch x 13 15/16 inch x 14 3/8 inch
  • Smart Cooking Settings with Genius Sensor: Built in automatic genius sensor adjusts power and times based on different foods; Other advantages include 14 preset menu items, quick minute timer, delay start and child safety lock
  • Keep Warm Feature: This inverter microwave keeps soups, gravies or desserts warm and fresh until ready to serve. Power Source 120V / 60Hertz. Power Consumption 1480W. Membrane keypad and 5 menu buttons for easy programming, 10 Power Levels; push-button door release

Description

With its sleek, stainless-steel door and base and stainless silver body, the powerful Panasonic Microwave Oven NN-SN686S Countertop/Built-In with Inverter Technology and Genius Sensor makes a stylish and convenient addition to any home, apartment or condo kitchen. This exceptional 1200-Watt, 1.2-cubic-foot capacity stainless steel microwave with 13.4-inch turntable evenly heats and cooks breakfast foods, after-school snacks, dinners, appetizers and more, making it ideal for singles, busy professionals and on-the-go families. This innovative microwave oven includes patented Inverter Technology which, unlike traditional microwaves that rely on pulse-on, pulse-off power at lower temperatures, delivers a constant stream of cooking power at every temperature for more evenly cooked meals - edges to centers - every time. With the touch of the Genius Sensor cooking button, this microwave takes the guesswork out of creating a great meal by automatically setting power levels and adjusting cooking or defrosting time for added time-saving convenience. The sensor measures the amount of steam produced during cooking and signals the microprocessor to calculate the remaining cooking time at the appropriate power level. A selection of 14 auto cook options enable you to quickly prepare your favorite foods, such as pizza, popcorn, pasta, soup, oatmeal and other dishes. This Panasonic microwave oven externally measures 12-1/4-inch x 20-11/16-inch x 15-13/16-inch (H x W x D).

Brand: Panasonic


Product Dimensions: 15.8"D x 20.7"W x 12.2"H


Color: Stainless Steel / Silver


Capacity: 1.2 Cubic Feet


Special Feature: Safety Lock


Recommended Uses For Product: Residential


Installation Type: Countertop


Wattage: 1480 watts


Material: Aluminum


Included Components: Microwave


Product Dimensions: 15.8 x 20.7 x 12.2 inches


Item Weight: 25.5 pounds


Manufacturer: Panasonic


Country of Origin: China


Item model number: NN-SN686S


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: March 25, 2016


Capacity: 1.2 Cubic Feet


Item Weight: 25.5 Pounds


Voltage: 120 Volts


Wattage: 1480 watts


Frequently asked questions

The Genius Sensor in this Panasonic Microwave adjusts the power level and cooking time automatically by measuring the amount of steam produced during cooking. This ensures optimal results every time.

The Inverter Technology in this Panasonic microwave ensures even and consistent heating of food. Unlike traditional microwaves that pulse on and off, the inverter delivers a steady stream of low-power cooking, which preserves the flavor and texture of your food.

Yes, the Panasonic NN-SN686S is designed to work both as a countertop and built-in unit. However, you might need a separate trim kit to use it as a built-in microwave.

The Panasonic Microwave NN-SN686S has a power rating of 1200W and a 1.2 cubic foot capacity. This makes it versatile for regular or large-size dinner plates.

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🚀 Abunda's Overview

This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.

The Panasonic Inverter microwave comes highly recommended by many users for its effective and even heating, user-friendly features, and convenient size. Users praised its sensor setting for cooking meals perfectly and are particularly fond of the 'Smart Cook' feature. However, longevity appears to be a concern, with several users experiencing issues after a few years of use.

Pros

  • 👍 Performs excellently with various meals, including frozen meals.
  • 👍 Features 'Smart Cook' that automatically determines cooking time.
  • 👍 Easy to use and lightweight with a larger interior space than previous models.
  • 👍 Exceptional at reheating leftovers evenly.

Cons

  • 👎 The product could exhibit durability issues after a few years.
  • 👎 Lacks a light feature when turned on or when the door is opened.
  • 👎 Some users find the door hard to close and the 'Start' button may tend to fail.
  • 👎 The stainless steel button shows fingerprints easily.

Should I Buy It?

If you're in search of a reliable and efficient microwave with modern features, the Panasonic Inverter Microwave comes highly recommended. Although there are concerns about its longevity and a few minor design flaws, it offers excellent performance and ease of use making it worth considering.

    • Great value at this price.
Style: NN-SN686S
I've always been a fan of Panasonic microwaves since they brought Inverter technology into the line up. I tried a Breville unit at twice the price do to reviews.... that thing was overpriced junk. Died in less than 2 years. So back to Panasonic. It works flawlessly, it is a bit loud if things like a dishwasher running bother you, but it has tons of power and heats evenly and is sleek and easy to wipe down.Not a Panasonic issue, but I wish I had looked for a model with a stainless interior only as my kids can often forget the splatter shields. Hopefully the enameled finish holds up well. Time will tell on that. Hope this helps. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024 by TK
    • Works very well
Style: NN-SN686S
This is my second version of this after my older model broke after I did something stupid. I won't go into details but it ended with a fire inside. This newer model looks good and heats well. No issues whatsoever. I like that you push a button to open the door instead of just pull on the door. A great microwave. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024 by PS_in_Idaho
    • Only One Flaw Keeps It From Being Perfect
Style: NN-SN67KS
I was looking for an inverter style microwave that was powerful, feature rich, and did it's job. This hit on all of those points and except for one flaw would be a perfect 10/10. Pros: - Microwaves food well. I know this should be obvious but with some of the reviews I'd read I thought I should make this clear. It does its job well with no uneven heating. - Sense reheat works awesome. Coming from a microwave that didn't have this feature, this makes warming up food easy. No more guess work or babysitting the food while it reheats. Put it in, press Sense Reheat, start it and walk away. You'll come back to fully warmed up food. It errors on the side of too warm than too cold so you don't have to worry about those odd cold bites. Just be sure not to cover it. - Cleans super easy. Whatever material or coating they are using is perfect for wiping out any mess. Compared to my old microwave this is world's better. You won't realize how awesome this is until you try wiping dry spaghetti sauce from the top of a microwave. I could never go back one without this coating. - Ability to turn off sound. As someone who has a toddler who naps/sleeps in the room next to the kitchen this is a huge feature for me. No more loud beeps whenever you're pressing buttons and no more alarm going off whenever it's done. - Build quality feels solid and I have no worries about its longevity. This wasn't the cheapest microwave but it feels like it hit the sweet spot between features and quality. You could spend a lot more on a microwave that wouldn't work any better. So with all these positives what is the flaw that single handedly takes an entire star off the rating? The most annoying flaw: After heating something up and checking it, if you need to add additional time you can't just press the number keys. Your options are, use the 30 second button to add time in 30 second blocks, press the add time button then hit the number keys, press clear then hit the number keys, or wait 1 minute for it to lose its memory and then press the number keys. Now let me be clear, I understand why they have the additional time button. It's so you can add time without having to go through re-entering all those additional settings again. But the amount of times I actually use the advanced heating options vs just throwing food in there and hitting it full blast aren't even close. I've had this microwave for 2 months and I haven't once set the power level or used it to make dough or bake a cake or any ofhat other stuff. But you know what I do basically every single day? Throw my kids food in there and then have to keep checking it to make sure it's not too hot then adding more time. And every single time I run it for 10 seconds then have to check it, when I need to add more time guess what? I can't just press the number keys and hit go. I've got to hit additional time then 10 seconds. Doesn't sound like a big deal right? It only adds an extra second of time. Sure, you're right, except I've got 20+ years of microwave muscle memory built in telling me once you open the door to check the food you can go right back to pressing the number keys and hitting go. So every time I use it I naturally close the door and then go right to pressing numbers only to remember, "oh that's right they've added an additional extra unnecessary step before allowing me to add additional time". I don't care about giving us an extra minute of time after heating up food to decide if we want those same settings and to add additional time. I want to check my food, press numbers, and hit start. I'm sure some engineer got paid a lot of money to add more features to a microwave that wasn't needed simply to check off something on a checklist somewhere but they sacrificed flow of use for it. Yes it's a minor thing. Yes it doesn't take away from the overall product. Yes it still pisses me off every time I need to add an extra 10 seconds to something. Yes I'm removing an entire star because of this. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2020 by Mythrol
    • Very high quality
Style: NN-SN686S
Was impressed with this microwave, it was super simple and even my 13 year old could figure it out with no issues. Wonderful device, highly recommend to anyone.
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024 by Tyler
    • The Inverter model we highly recommend
Style: NN-SN67KS
This is our second Panasonic microwave. The first one lasted several years and had to be replaced. We bought one we thought was superior but what a mistake. It was 2 years of regret, 1000 watts and slow as could be. We finally decided just to just give it away and buy a new Panasonic Inverter. I researched it for a couple of weeks. The reviews and the inverter heating convinced me this was the one we wanted. I think it's top of the line, 1200 watts of just plain perfection. The "sensor cook" (reheat) button is great, we reheated a dinner plate full of spaghetti and sauce. We were skeptical and wanted to check it but we resisted. When the time was up the food was heated EVENLY, no cold spots or dried out food. Then the water test, 1:30 for water to boil in a coffee cup full of cold tap water. Thumbs up! And at last the popcorn test. 3 different weights of the bags to choose from. We used the option for our size bag, perfect popcorn, nothing burned. I cooked a bowl of instant oatmeal-it came out perfect and in less time than the box directions. I love the "quick 30" second button. That's all it takes to reheat a cup of coffee. Need more time hit it again. If I had one thing to be critical over it's the light on the inside. Pretty dinky. The inside has a blue/grey finish. That light should have been the standard microwave light just for that reason. The color doesn't help with the illumination. Not really a big deal we do have lights in our kitchen ceiling. Easy to clean off a splatter. I like that it opens with a push button. Just easier to clean. It's small but not that small It can hold a 10-1/2 inch plate with room to spare. This size is perfect for us we use ours just for the basic warm ups and small cooking jobs. Worth every penny. I have to admit this microwave was hard to find at a regular listed price due to the pandemic but Amazon had it for the listed manufacture price and we snapped it up. Actually, I can't believe the price is so low for a quality microwave like this one. Very happy with our choice. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2020 by L. Tomk

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