Panasonic Countertop Microwave Oven 1.3 Cu Ft

Overview

The Panasonic NN-SU656B is a 1.3 cubic foot, 1100 watt countertop microwave with a Genius Sensor that reads steam output to set cooking time automatically. It adds a child safety lock, a quick 30 second button, and a popcorn setting with three power levels.

Buyer feedback flags two design changes from earlier Panasonic models worth knowing before purchase: this version drops the interior light and the front clock times out to save power, and one buyer found the unit about 1/8 inch taller than a prior version, which kept it from fitting an existing cabinet cutout.

• 1100 watts, 1.3 cu ft capacity
• Genius Sensor auto cook adjustment
• 12.4 inch turntable
• Child safety lock plus delay start

Who it's for

This fits a household replacing an aging microwave that wants sensor reheating and a child lock without paying for a built in unit. Anyone who relies on an always lit interior light or a clock that stays visible should check current unit dimensions against their cabinet space first.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The touch buttons are push buttons rather than fully touch sensitive, which one long time owner found harder to use precisely than her prior model's tactile buttons, and a separate review reported the unit continuing to microwave past the set time after about 15 months of use, worth confirming with Panasonic support if it occurs.

Specifications

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