- Is the inverter better than a regular microwave?
- Yes for defrosting and low-power cooking. The inverter runs continuously at reduced power instead of switching the magnetron on and off, so delicate foods heat more gently.
- Does it fit a whole chicken or a large casserole?
- A 1.6 cu ft cavity handles a whole chicken or a large rectangular dish. Check the turntable diameter against your dish before buying.
- Can the turntable go in the dishwasher?
- No. Wash the glass tray and roller ring by hand. The rest of the interior wipes clean with a damp cloth.
- How much counter space does it need?
- Plan for roughly 19 inches wide and 12 inches deep, plus clearance at the back and sides for venting. It is a large countertop unit.
- Does it have convection or just microwave?
- It is a microwave with inverter power and auto cook programs, not a convection oven. For browning and baking, look at a convection microwave instead.
- Is it good for a small kitchen?
- Only if you have the counter room. A 1.0 to 1.2 cu ft model fits tighter spaces, though you give up the large cavity.
- Where is the Panasonic 1.6 Cu Ft Cyclonic Inverter Microwave Oven cheapest?
- At Abt Electronics, for $429.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Panasonic 1.6 Cu Ft Cyclonic Inverter Microwave Oven?
- 8 stores we checked sell it, including Abt Electronics, Walmart, The Home Depot, Newegg, Best Buy.