| NN-CD989S Microwave Ratings |
Price Per
Cu. Ft. | | The Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) per cubic foot of microwave area is $466. This is more expensive than average and is priced in the top 11% of new microwaves. |
| Premium Features | | Considering only those functions and capabilities that really make a difference, this microwave has more premium features than average and ranks in the top 10% of new microwave designs. |
| Power | | This Panasonic microwave oven can generate up to 1100 watts of cooking energy. This is about average power with a standard level of heating watts. |
| Magnetron Warranty | | The magnetron warranty is good for 5 years. Compared to other manufacturers, this microwave has a magnetron limited warranty with about average duration. |
| User Ratings | | Rated 4.2 of 5 stars by 11 users from retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Sears, and others. Compared to other user reviews of new microwaves, this appliance is rated higher than average. |
| Bake / Roast | | Convection microwave oven with internal heater and fans that circulate hot air and allows you to bake, brown, or roast your favorite dishes. |
| Grill / Broil | | Grill or broil steaks, hamburgers, or chicken wings using the extra heating element. You have the convenience of microwave heating and grilling. |
| Staged Cooking | | Can be programmed with a series of power levels and heating times that you perform frequently. Allows you to automatically cook your favorite dishes without constant monitoring so you can perform other tasks. |
| Sensor Cooking | | Uses sensors to monitor humidity levels and automatically determines the appropriate power and time required to cook, reheat, or defrost selected foods. |
| Even Cooking | | Cooks dishes evenly using special inverter or similar technology. The consistent delivery of microwaves allows the dish to uniformly cook without the surface or edges overcooking. No more burnt edges or underdone middles. |
| Keep Warm | | Dishes can be automatically kept warm after they are done cooking. A preprogrammed setting employs low-power microwaves or sometimes uses a heat lamp to keep foods warm. |
| Non-Stick Interior | | Does not have a special non-stick interior that makes clean-up easier. Splattered foods or drinks take a little more effort to wipe off, especially if you let them dry and harden for a period of time. |
| Turntable | | Turntable is not large enough to rotate a standard 9 x 13 inch baking dish. If you just primarily heat-up food on a plate or small casserole dish, then this smaller size turntable should be adequate. |
| Stainless Steel | | Stainless steel microwave exterior. Stainless is long-lasting, easy to clean-up, and is currently the most popular material for kitchen appliances. Provides a sleek, modern look. |
| Size | | 1.5 cu. ft. microwave with average to below average capacity. This may be adequate for singles and couples, but you should also consider your requirement for parties if you entertain often. |
