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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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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

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  • 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

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Panasonic Microwave Oven NN-SN686S Countertop/Built-In with Inverter Technology

1200 Watts of High Power with Panasonic Inverter Technology for fast, even cooking and delicious results.

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A Steady Stream of Cooking Power for Even Results

Inverter Technology for Constant Cooking Power and Shorter Cooking Time

Panasonic Inverter Technology generates a steady stream of power at all temperature settings. Shorter cooking time along with consistent, evenly prepared food — edges to center — across a wide range of cooking techniques.

Poach, Braise and Steam to Perfection

Panasonic Inverter Technology generates a steady stream of power at all temperature settings. The result? Consistent, evenly prepared food — edges to center — across a wide range of cooking techniques.

Inverter Technology delivers microwave energy in a way that allows delicate foods to simmer without overcooking. In addition, foods retain more color, texture and nutrients for fast, easy and delicious results.

14 Auto Cook Options - Settings for Your Favorite Foods

  • Frozen Entrees and Vegetables
  • Soup
  • Oatmeal
  • Pizza
  • Pasta
  • and More

Maximum Interior, Minimum Footprint

The smart, compact design of the Inverter power unit devotes less space to electronics and provides far more interior capacity. These smaller, more efficient energy and control units are also up to eight pounds lighter than conventional microwave components. All of which adds up to more interior space, while taking up less space on a counter.

Ease of Use Features

Turbo defrost, inverter technology defrost, genius sensor

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Intelligent, Intuitive Controls Provide a High-End Look

A sleek dial, pre-programmed quick buttons and four-digit display provide a high-end look, with one-touch sensor cook and reheat.

Turbo Defrost Thaws Food Quickly and Evenly

Utilizes a microwave sequencing system based on Inverter's continuous-power delivery method to thaw foods more evenly and quickly.

Keep Warm Feature Maintains Food Temperature

Keeps foods like vegetables, soups, hors d'oeuvres, gravies, sauces and desserts warm and delicious in the oven until they're ready to serve.

Modern Convenience for Versatile Food Preparation

More advantages include quick-minute timer that lets you set cooking and reheating times in single-minute intervals, delay start feature and child safety lock.

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Upgrade Your Kitchen with Optional Trim Kits

If you prefer your microwave built in to a new or existing wall or cabinet, Panasonic offers optional stainless-steel trim kits. Precision manufactured to enhance the look and fit of your microwave, and the décor of your kitchen, this stylish trim kit will keep its quality and beauty for years to come.

This microwave is compatible with a trim kit for a 27 inch cabinet opening.

27 inch cabinet trim kit model: NN-TK621SS.

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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).

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4.54.5 out of 5 stars10,563
4.34.3 out of 5 stars251
4.44.4 out of 5 stars3,363
4.34.3 out of 5 stars7,576
4.34.3 out of 5 stars2,032
4.24.2 out of 5 stars2,108
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10,563 global ratings

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Customers like the ease of use, appearance and power of the microwave oven. For example, they mention it has a great look, plenty of power and that it matches other stainless steel appliances. That said, some complain about the buttons and the logic. Opinions are mixed on quality and noise.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

514 customers mention397 positive117 negative

Customers like the heating of the microwave oven. They mention that it does a great job heating foods, making warming up food easy. They appreciate the power output, which means it heats food quickly and evenly. They also say that the sensor heating works well and the operation is reasonably quiet. They say that cooking and defrosting do seem to be even.

"...like a dishwasher running bother you, but it has tons of power and heats evenly and is sleek and easy to wipe down...." Read more

"...It is so freaking amazing and my food cooks perfect with the Genius sensor.Tips: If you go manual be sure to adjust the power settings...." Read more

"...It looks really nice, very sleek and modernIt heats well and quicklyIt has a "Quick 30" button and I find myself using that the most..." Read more

"...thing I noticed is that porcelain dinner plates and plastic splatter covers got much hotter (with the same temperature food) than with my previous..." Read more

391 customers mention322 positive69 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the microwave oven. They mention that the controls are easy to figure out, the design is nice, and the interface is excellent. Some say that the user manual is laid out better and clearer, and that the cooking technology simplifies meal preparation.

"...and goosebumps by how amazing this microwave works and how simple it actually is to use...." Read more

"...The longer I have used this Panasonic model the easier it has become to use...." Read more

"Quick, thorough, and EASY to use!" Read more

"Was impressed with this microwave, it was super simple and even my 13 year old could figure it out with no issues...." Read more

348 customers mention319 positive29 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the microwave oven. They mention that it has a stainless steel front and looks clean all the time. Some say that it matches other stainless steel appliances and runs quietly.

"...running bother you, but it has tons of power and heats evenly and is sleek and easy to wipe down...." Read more

"...Things I like:It looks really nice, very sleek and modernIt heats well and quickly..." Read more

"...And while the dark grey interior gives it a modern look, it doesn’t reflect light like the more common white interiors, which makes matters worse...." Read more

"...Clean sleek design that fits perfectly under my kitchen cabinetCleaning is a breeze you can reach all areas of inside easily..." Read more

281 customers mention245 positive36 negative

Customers like the size of the microwave oven. They say it's perfect, good size for various-size bowls, and takes up much less room. They are also pleased with the size and function, saying it has a large 12" turntable and small footprint. Some mention that it fits well with their kitchen and that it can hold a big dinner plate.

"...it is lighter than my old one and takes up a little less space, but is just as powerfulThings I don't like..." Read more

"...This size is perfect for us we use ours just for the basic warm ups and small cooking jobs. Worth every penny...." Read more

"...Maybe.In any case, I have no problems with fit and function...." Read more

"...Plus: Inside light; Large 12” turntable; Small footprint (20 L x 12 H x 14 D); Step-up with improved inverter technology...." Read more

235 customers mention205 positive30 negative

Customers like the power of the microwave oven. They say it has a powerful 1200 watt power output and heats quickly. Some customers also say it's too powerful. Overall, most are satisfied with the power and functionality of the product.

"...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...." Read more

"...I think it's top of the line, 1200 watts of just plain perfection...." Read more

"I was looking for an inverter style microwave that was powerful, feature rich, and did it's job...." Read more

"I just love my new microwave.This Panasonic is powerful and evenly distributes heat which prevents cold spots..." Read more

1,251 customers mention858 positive393 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the microwave oven. Some mention that it works well, is versatile, and even cooks, while others say that it consistently under cooks and stops working a few weeks. The inside has a blue/grey finish.

"...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..." Read more

"...It is so freaking amazing and my food cooks perfect with the Genius sensor.Tips: If you go manual be sure to adjust the power settings...." Read more

"...Pretty dinky. The inside has a blue/grey finish. That light should have been the standard microwave light just for that reason...." Read more

"...The reason I gave it four stars is that it does its most important job well--heating food. So far everything has come out just the way I want it...." Read more

407 customers mention161 positive246 negative

Customers are mixed about the noise of the microwave oven. Some mention that it's very quiet, while others say that it is a bit loud.

"...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..." Read more

"...The sensor heating worked well, operation was reasonably quiet, no complaints! ...for four days...." Read more

"...It is noisy, but no noisier than my old one, and maybe just a bit less..." Read more

"...Beep: It’s all perspective, but in my opinion, this had the least obtrusive and lowest volume “done cooking” beeps of all the microwaves I've ever..." Read more

220 customers mention62 positive158 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the buttons on the microwave oven. They mention that it does not have any quick buttons, it has no backlit buttons, and the button panel logic requires more button presses than necessary for some common functions. They also say that the power button is confusing and that there are only 3 cooking time buttons.

"...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...." Read more

"...Keypad buttons: - I found that this unit require noticeably harder keypad button presses...." Read more

"...It heats well and quicklyIt has a "Quick 30" button and I find myself using that the mostI has a Popcorn button..." Read more

"Works great, only complaint is that it is hard to see thru window see how your food is heating, there is a light but either light is weak or window..." Read more

Some concerns
4 Stars
Some concerns
We installed the unit yesterday and have some initial observations:1) The plug eats us nearly 2" of depth so make sure you have sufficient room. We had to buy a 1ft extension cord that uses a flat plug to get space back2) The user interface is NOT backlit (that we can find) so in low light it's VERY hard to read...so much so we need to turn a light on near the unit to see. Their choice of silver on black isn't practical3) The surface of the unit is highly reflective and mirror like (see the picture attached). It shows every finger print and the reflection is bothersome.The unit itself is working just fine. More updates over time.Update: Dec 14th: Got the 1ft extension with the smaller wall plug (flat) which gave us back enough room to make the MW fit correctly. The lack of the panel being backlit and the silver on black is actually noteworthy. It's really hard to read unless you have a lot of light and then it's highly reflective making it hard to read. We'll adapt but a little better engineering would solve both issues.
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TK
5.0 out of 5 stars Great value at this price.
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
Style: NN-SN686SVerified Purchase
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Read This If You Need Help
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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I just got the Panasonic Genius Microwave NN-SN68KS without all the numeric buttons and you don't need them once you read the manual.

This is a 1200 watt microwave with 12.4 amps so you have to have common sense and give it its own dedicated power outlet. I have mine running smooth with a common house lamp on the circuit and it's doing great. If you have an old outlet be sure to ground it with a grounding screw and grounding wire with the adapter to put it in the wall. A standard 13 amp extension cord will work if you have to use an outlet in the next room like I did. If you try and run this on the same outlet as the refrigerator you're pushing 19.5 amps and could have some issues. Same goes for a toaster oven which would be 21.4 amps which is a big no no for most common house outlets running at 15 amps max. I saw some guys review on here and he didn't know much about electricity and was having breaker issues but just needed to use the next nearest power outlet to resolve his issue. This needs it's own power outlet with maybe a common one bulb lamp hooked at the max.

The food cooks awesome. It is genius!!!

I love how you just have to press 2 buttons and listen for beeps to cook the food and it does everything for you.

Learning to use this only takes about 10-15 minutes reading the manual. The notes are on the inside of the microwave when you open the door so you don't have to memorize 16 codes.

If you properly read the manual and use common sense you will love this microwave. It is so freaking amazing and my food cooks perfect with the Genius sensor.

Tips: If you go manual be sure to adjust the power settings. If it doesn't come out all the way cooked use the Reheat button and let the sensor cook your food the rest of the way for you. Works for me.

Listen for the beeps and check the food if the Genius hasn't stopped cooking it yet and your Frozen Food Entree is still in there and it smells good; check it if the Genius sensor tells you there is 5:30 remaining. I checked mine and the food was done and I stopped it early. If you let it go without common sense after beeps you might overcook your food. So far we haven't overcooked anything and everything is all smiles and perfect.

For some people it might seem a little overwhelming at first but if you read the manual and forums you understand the idea of how the sensor needs to detect steam and work and how it needs some of your attention sometimes when it's cooking and everything comes out great.

I literally have chills and goosebumps by how amazing this microwave works and how simple it actually is to use.

Never microwave anything frozen on full power or you can break the magnetron. It needs you to either lower the power or turbo defrost or use the frozen food button.

I think some people didn't read the manual and freaked out.

You don't need all the numerical buttons with this microwave because it is high powered with an inverter and cooks fast and evenly. That's why there are only 3 sets of numerical buttons in logical increments if you decide to cook it the old way manually without the Genius sensor. Anyone who complained is just behind the simple learning curve of a 15 minute manual read. In reward you get a microwave oven that cooks everything for you after you hit 2 buttons and don't have to guess the times.

F-ing awesome. I love it.

So far so good.
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J. Dudley
4.0 out of 5 stars Works well
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2022
Style: NN-SN686SVerified Purchase
Initially I was annoyed with some of the user interface features, but I reminded myself that my old Sharp microwave lasted for 14 years and so I was very used to the way it worked and didn't really have to think about it. The longer I have used this Panasonic model the easier it has become to use. Plus, I could have gotten the new model for not much more and that appears to have an easier user face.
Things I like:
It looks really nice, very sleek and modern
It heats well and quickly
It has a "Quick 30" button and I find myself using that the most
I has a Popcorn button
it is lighter than my old one and takes up a little less space, but is just as powerful

Things I don't like
No beverage button (though the new model has one. 3 presses of the Quick 30 takes care of that
The light doesn't seem as strong as my old microwave, but it might be an illusion. If I turn off the kitchen light it seems just as strong and I think what is happening is that the kitchen light bounces off the shiny door and reflects back at you so it is harder to see inside
No button for common uses like Frozen Vegetables. I have to press the Sensor Cook 10 times for frozen vegetables. I got an index card and wrote down the number of times I must press Sensor Cook for the items I most often use. Now that I have gotten used to it it really isn't a big deal, just annoying at first.
The cord sticks out from the back of the microwave, the plug sticks out from the outlet and the cord is not flexible as most aren't for this type of appliance so I have to have the machine pulled out a good five inches from the wall so the cord doesn't rest against the microwave. I am not sure if it is okay for it to touch or not. Unfortunately my outlet is directly behind the machine. This might not be a problem if you have your outlet in a different place.
It is noisy, but no noisier than my old one, and maybe just a bit less
The reason I gave it four stars is that it does its most important job well--heating food. So far everything has come out just the way I want it. And the longer I use it the easier it is to use.
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Sharon M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything and more of what I expected! Works like a fast charm.
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
Style: NN-SN686SVerified Purchase
Quick, thorough, and EASY to use!
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Jamie
1.0 out of 5 stars Unit failed in less than a year
Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2023
Style: NN-SN67KSVerified Purchase
This is the second Panasonic microwave that has failed in less than a year of ownership. Both units saw very little use. The first unit died in under a month and was refunded but because this unit is almost a year old they will not refund the purchase.
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Jamie
1.0 out of 5 stars Unit failed in less than a year
Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2023
This is the second Panasonic microwave that has failed in less than a year of ownership. Both units saw very little use. The first unit died in under a month and was refunded but because this unit is almost a year old they will not refund the purchase.
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Daniel Rodríguez
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente marca
Reviewed in Mexico on April 16, 2021
Style: NN-SN686SVerified Purchase
Es un microondas compacto, pero muy funcional. Tuve uno mucho más grande de la misma marca y me funcionó perfectamente durante más de 10 años, por lo que me decidí por este. Su teclado digital hace muy fácil programar el tiempo de cocción o recalentado con precisión de minutos y segundos, por ejemplo 2 minutos y 13 segundos. Su interior es relativamente pequeño, pero suficiente para cocinar algo como para 4 personas, quizá no más. Calienta muy bien en un menor tiempo que el anterior horno que tuve, ya que es más moderno. Estoy muy satisfecho con mi compra. Supongo que tendrá larga vida útil como el anterior. Este tiene escasamente un mes. Recomiendo desconectarlo cuando no esté en uso o conectarlo a un multicontacto que tenga apagador. De esta manera se protege contra fluctuaciones de la corriente cuando est+a apagado, y no consume electricidad.
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Fusion Head
5.0 out of 5 stars So far, so good
Reviewed in Canada on January 13, 2019
Style: NN-SN686SVerified Purchase
Had a Panasonic very similar to this that burned out. This is apparently a common issue with ALL microwave brands.... none of them have perfect review scores due to this or other issues. Debated whether to even get a Panasonic again, but it is still rated better than many other brands. So far the new one is working well. Very powerful, probably more than our last one. Hopefully it has a longer lifespan.
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Cliente de Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Todo bien
Reviewed in Mexico on July 30, 2023
Style: NN-SN67KSVerified Purchase
Lo he tenido por un mes y ha funcionado bien.
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Cliente de Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Esta decente, pero no calienta tan homogéneo
Reviewed in Mexico on February 6, 2022
Style: NN-SN686SVerified Purchase
Me gusta porque está mejor que el que tenía viejo, pero no aporta tanto como para decir que es mucho mejor, calienta rápido pero no es tan homogéneo, si es algo sólido como frijoles congelados es lo típico que calienta lo exterior más que lo interior, y si le pones más tiempo pues arde lo exterior y deja tibio lo interior, es la misma tecnología que un micro de toda la vida.
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