NE-1054F Compact Light-Duty Countertop Commercial Microwave Oven with 10 Programmable Memory and Touch Screen Control, Countertop Microwave Oven, 1000W, 0.8 Cu. Ft, Stainless Steel

Although this is labeled for commercial use, I use it in my kitchen. It’s the smallest but most powerful microwave that I could find. I needed it to fit in a small cabinet and it is a perfect fit. It’s so easy to use. No rotating plate which is a plus. The only negative thing I could say is the ending bell is rather loud, but I can get used to it. I use a small reading light clipped to the cabinet to see the control panel at night because it is not illuminated. That solution works great.

After about five years, our old Cuisinart microwave died. That seems to be within the average lifespan for microwaves in our household. Maybe bad luck, maybe it's the norm -- it certainly wasn't overuse or abuse. And as is often the unfortunate case with electronics, the repair cost was a significant fraction of replacement cost. So we bit the bullet, and sought a replacement. This time, I thought we'd look at commercial microwaves since they're built for harder and longer use than home models, though at the expense of features / bells and whistles. After some thought about what we do with a microwave, and what features we really wanted, this Panasonic unit seemed to hit the checkboxes we needed checked. We don't need a special "popcorn" button, or a temperature probe. One thing I noticed when it arrived was the lack of a "merry go round" tray to help even out cooking. Just for the heck of it, I tried an experiment to see how uneven the cooking pattern would be without moving the food. I filled a glass tray with layer of mini marshmallows and microwaved them. As expected, they puffed as they heated. As NOT expected, they all puffed evenly. NO hotspots. None. That's far better performance than expected, and far better performance than I've seen in any of our prior microwaves. As far as expected longevity, it's too soon to tell but I do notice that there's a built-in counter of the number of times it's been used -- useful in a commerial unit where there's a need to analyze traffic flow, etc. This counter goes up to one million. It has sufficient power for its size The controls are easy to use and well thought out. It is programmable for complex uses. It is easy to clean. It has a strong hinge and a real door handle, not a fragile pushbutton/latch combo as on many units. Heating is very even as noted above. All in all, this is what a microwave should be.

I bought this microwave in December of 2018. It replaced a residential microwave that lasted only 2 years. So far it's been a great little microwave with zero issues, and we use it many times a day. One of my most favorite things about it is that it's so very easy to clean. It's great not having a turntable. Another favorite feature is that it has the absolute best defrost cycle of any microwave I've ever owned, and there were a lot of them. It defrosts slowly and doesn't cook the edges of the food as some microwaves do. I also like to use the defrost cycle to re-heat food gently. The power on this microwave is 200 watts less than my last one, and I was worried that it wouldn't be powerful enough for my liking, but I actually like the lower watts better because it doesn't destroy things on the high setting. It is simple to operate and it's pretty intuitive once you have some experience with it. It's quite a bit different than a residential microwave, but we got the hang of how it operates fairly quickly. There are no pre-set buttons for specific foods. I love that you can program it so the beep goes away. We can hear it go off, so we don't need an annoying beep. I would buy this microwave over again when it finally dies. So far it has proven to be a real workhorse and the quality is great. I can honestly say that it's the most favorite microwave I've ever owned. I'm a happy customer.

I'm not accustomed to writing many reviews but I will try on this product which, by the way, I purchased used from the Amazon warehouse. (The only negative in this review, however, is that I was a little disappointed in their repackaging which left the unit without proper protection during shipping; it shifted around in the box somewhat but I saw no visible damage). Now, I purchased this microwave in February 2017 because I wanted one that was real quality and didn't need to be replaced every year. This unit gets used at least 5 times every day, often for extended cook times. The touch buttons can be used as one touch time increments (the way I prefer) or programmed easily per instructions to enter exact times. This unit is no usual off-the-shelf retail piece of disposable trash. It is solid with very good build quality, and there is no turntable to stop working as in cheaper units. I rotate the product to be heated one half of a turn during the cooking process and it heats thoroughly and evenly since the magnatron is located in the bottom of the oven, unlike many usual retail ovens. It does what microwaves should do and does it very well. It has been worth the initial price and and as of the writing of this review, I look forward to using it daily for a long time to come and would purchase it again.

I am rating this one star in the hope that someone at Panasonic will read this. It is inexcusable to put tape on Stainless Steel (or anything) that is going to leave a noticeable blemish or mark or discoloration when removed! Why would you do this? So, Panasonic puts two separate long pieces of tape to hold the door closed during shipping. When I carefully and slowly peeled this tape off, it left behind discolorations...and I mean large and noticeable discolorations where the tape was. I tried washing it...and while it faded a bit, the discolorations/blemishes remain. This is infuriating to me. An expensive and very nice looking microwave marred because they choose to put crap tape on the stainless steel to hold the door closed. I hate it! And Amazon "One Star" means "I Hate It." So, that justifies my one-star rating. I am going to keep the microwave because I fear replacing it will end up with the same result. And because there is only one other similar model in size that has the desired situation of no spinning plate necessary because there is rotating bottom energy feed, etc. (And that other model, also listed at Amazon, is a generic name and not a brand name like Panasonic. So, if I want the exact features the Panasonic offers, I have to tolerate the discoloration.) To review the actual microwave itself: This is a very small capacity microwave in both interior height and width. (Perfect for a single person.) I bought the model with the "non-traditionally-formatted" digital keypad. Yes, it requires either some thinking or the reading of the instruction manual to figure it out. But I found it easy to figure out rather quickly. Heating times seems fast enough. (I boiled one cup of water in exactly two minutes...If you want to test your existing 1000-watt microwave to compare the time). I like the no spinning plate. Easier to keep the interior clean. There is an odd cover over the light that could be the cause of concern if there ever is a food explosion in the microwave. It might be hard to clean under that cover. The microwave looks nice. The few things I have heated so far seem to have come out evenly heated. I am of course hoping for longevity. (I saw some reporting theirs did not last a long time. My last microwave, an LG Intellowave, lasted 15 years. I do not expect this will last as long.) Again, to all companies out there: Stop with the labels and the tape over items that when peeled off leave behind gunk or discoloration! Thank you.

I am replacing my current over the range microwave with a better exhaust fan so I needed a countertop microwave. When I looked at the home microwave ovens at our local big box store, they all seemed pretty low quality. So I did some research and found that the button “features” found on the home models are just marketing gimmicks and not having a turntable is a good thing. Then I found the commercial models on Amazon. This one has some nice features: * It looks good—actually much better than the picture—and is a nice addition to the kitchen. * It’s solid and doesn't slide on the counter at all when opening or closing the door. * It has a door handle that opens the door easily and closes it securely. * It’s a good size. It easily holds our 12+ inch dinner plates for rewarming without taking up too much counter space. * The power seems about right. A cup of coffee warms in 1.5 minutes; a potato cooks in 5 minutes. * There are programmable keys, six different power levels, and a stage cooking option. Although I doubt we’ll ever use those—it is nice to have the options. * The interior is smooth and easy to clean. I won’t miss cleaning under a turntable. * Best of all, you can turn off the end of cook beep. It is pretty loud. Also, overall, the fan isn’t any louder than a home microwave and probably quieter than some I looked at. Overall, the price point is a little higher than a similar home microwave, but I think the features and solid construction are worth it.

It works fine as a microwave. It seems to have trouble heating food that's in a thicker layer, but heats a smaller layer on a plate just fine. Basically, it's a microwave, and it heats stuff. You just have to get used to how to arrange the food. I have yet to try something like oatmeal or soup. I'm mostly here to tell you about the braille labels, because the description doesn't offer much. I got this microwave specifically because it has braille, which I rely on. The only buttons that are labeled are the numbers, start, and cancel. If you want access to power level, double, or other functions, you're out of luck. Worse, the numbers don't just run the microwave for as many minutes as the button you pressed. That is, the number 5 will run it for one minute, not five. There's no linear progression, either, such as each number adding thirty seconds to the amount of time. Yes, the numbers are labeled, but you still need the manual to know for how long each number will run the microwave. Yes, the durations are programmable, but changing them doesn't appear to be accessible out of the box with how many buttons lack braille. The braille is pretty standard, thankfully. The dots feel like a normal cell--none of this overly large, spread out braille you sometimes find on signs. The dots are a bit less firm than I'd like, but I can feel them just fine. Those with loss of feeling in their fingers, who rely on very firm braille, might have trouble. The numbers are standard (number sign, then the number), while the other two buttons have a letter each. Cancel has a c, and start has an s. Neither has a letter sign. One other annoyance is that the button times don't stack. On other microwaves I've had, pressing the number 1 would set the microwave to run for a minute. Pressing the 30 seconds button after the number 1 would give you 90 seconds total, adding the 30 seconds to the minute. On this Panasonic model, though, the most recent button you press sets the time, throwing out the times of any buttons you pushed before that most recent one. In short: the microwave does the job, so far at least. The braille is present, but doesn't cover all the controls. The numbers correspond to various cooking times you'll have to look up, rather than following a simple pattern you could use to know for how long each number will make the microwave run. Using the programmable feature to change each button's cooking time seems to be inaccessible to someone relying on the braille labels. I'll update this review if any problems come up.

We bought this Panasonic microwave about five months ago. This is the best microwave oven we've ever owned -- with the possible exception of a rather pricey Panasonic combination microwave/convection oven that my wife bought back in the '80s. It's not the 'prettiest' one we've had (but not ugly), nor the one with the most settings. But it heats food quickly and evenly, and cleans up incredibly easily. Why? No turntable, and it's associated tray and motor spindle. (The microwave antenna, which is hidden, does the turning.) The entire inside of the oven is basically a smooth surface, and a wet sponge -- or at most, a little Windex -- will completely remove pretty much anything that spills inside, even if the mess is a couple of days old. I also like the ability to program the buttons for cooking presets. We have settings for dinner and snack plates, defrosting a pack of frozen vegetables, and taking the edge off the dog's food (which is kept in the refrigerator). Also, the 'double quantity' button, which normally calls up twice as much time, doesn't have to be programmed that way; it can be any second setting, even a smaller one. (ex: Our 'large dinner plate' setting is set to 2m 45s; but if the portion is smaller, press the 'double' button and it jumps to 1m 45s.) Add in the fact that commercial microwaves are rated for a higher lifetime of use, and we expect this microwave to be around for a long time. (Note: This will not affect the warranty; in fact, it's possible to find a comparable 'consumer' model with a longer one. However, the expected life -- a.k.a. MTBF -- is a good indication of how long the manufacturer expects an item to last. They particularly don't like to have to do warranty repairs.)

So far so good.

Funciona al 100% y calienta rápidamente

Super

Excelente producto

Este micro ocupa el espacio necesario y funciona muy bien, materiales excelentes, nosotros que tendemos a calentar en volumen a la hora de la comida en la empresa nos resulto muy practico, hay que educar al usuario en su uso para que te dure mucho tiempo.