Microwaves

Panasonic Four-in-One Steam Combination Microwave Oven NN-DS59NBQPQ review

CHOICE Expert Rating

77%
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Good points

Good Points

u0026#149; Some text and written prompts on digital display – including written text for auto programs.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Audible feedback when using controls.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Good selection of pre-programmed settings and auto cook functions.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Steam cooking function – manual or auto steam.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Excellent result for cooking fish using steam function.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Preheat symbol with flashing arrow on digital display as well as current temperature shown next to preheat temp. Audible sound once temperature has been reached.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Control panel fairly easy to wipe over. Sealed touch controls.u003cbru003eu0026#149; No turntable – so easy to clean and access the floor area.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Easy to remove drip tray and water vessel for steam function, accessible from the front of the microwave, below the door.u003cbru003eu0026#149; The microwave has 4 cleaning programs – drain water, system cleaning, deodorisation and cavity cleaning.u003cbru003eu0026#149; No exposed grill element.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Exterior is black and easy to wipe over.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Air fryer function with 6 auto programmed functions. u003cbru003e

Bad points

Bad Points

u0026#149; Small labelling on controls, slightly faded and may not be easy to view.u003cbru003eu0026#149; May need to refer to manual initially to use controls.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Does not have a quick/booster start button, need to select microwave power and time.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Start button is not obvious.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Slightly noisy cooling fan.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Supplied grill tray does not have stoppers to prevent from being pulled out accidently.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Air fry function has no manual mode, therefore limited menu.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Poor result for Air fryer chips.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Relatively long preheat time when heating to 200°C on convection.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Glass door can become hot, no hot surface temperature label on the glass door, only the top of the microwave.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Unable to reach 200°C when preheated. Beeps at 190°C continues to run and stabilises digital display shows temperature out by around 10°C.u003cbru003e

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