Panasonic NN-SD797S Genius "Prestige" 1.6 cuft 1250-Watt Sensor Microwave with Inverter Technology & Blue Readout, Stainless Steel

by Panasonic

• Family-size 1250-watt microwave oven with 1-3/5-cubic-foot capacity
• 15-inch turntable; 1-touch sensor cooking; keep-warm menu
• Inverter Turbo Defrost; menu-action screen; 10 power levels
• Push-button panel and pop-out dial for easy programming; delay start; timer
• Measures 12 by 21-7/8 by 19-7/16 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 21.9 x 12 inches ; 31.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 39 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000ON6HMS
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: NN-SD797S
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (164 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,512 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #21 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Microwave Ovens > Countertop Microwave Ovens

Product Description

1.6-cubic-foot microwave oven with Inverter technology for true, variable microwave power. Click here for a larger image

Panasonic NN-SD797S Stainless-Steel 1.6-Cubic-Foot 1250-Watt Inverter Microwave Oven

The Genius Prestige Countertop/Built-In Microwave Oven

Attractively housed in fingerprint-resistant stainless steel, this 1250-watt microwave oven by Panasonic makes a stylish and convenient addition to any contemporary kitchen. The 1.6-cubic-foot unit with its 15-inch turntable perfectly cooks and evenly heats anything from breakfast foods and after-school snacks to dinnertime meals and appetizers when entertaining. Ideal for busy professionals and on-the-go families, the microwave oven provides quick and easy meal preparation while nicely accommodating and enhancing surrounding decor.

The oven makes it easy to cook Spinach & Artichoke Dip and other delicious appetizers.

Iluminated neon-blue spin dial for easy programming.

The countertop microwave can be installed in the wall using an optional matching trim kit.
(Trim kit shown may not represent actual trim kit.)

Inverter Technology

Moving Beyond Just "Heating Things Up"

Many people just use their microwaves for making popcorn or warming up soup because most microwaves just have one temperature setting--high. Conventional microwave ovens might have a low-power setting, but this is achieved by "pulsing" the high-power setting on and off rather than by emitting a steady stream of low-powered energy.

Panasonic's trailblazing Inverter technology delivers true, variable microwave power, which means even temperatures and consistent textures throughout the food being cooked. The consistent delivery of microwave energy allows delicate foods to simmer without the edges and surfaces overcooking, so foods have the look and taste you expect--without the wait.

The Inverter microwave oven perfects the art of cooking, taking microwave cooking to a whole new level. You'll experience delicious food that better retains its color, nutrients, and flavor and that's easier and faster to prepare. Oh, and you can still make great popcorn.

Single, Compact Power Supply

Furthermore, the Inverter power unit is smaller and lighter than conventional microwave circuitry (aka the heavy, enclosed side of the microwave), which allows for more interior space to fit that favorite casserole dish, without increasing the oven's overall exterior dimensions. Weighing just over 31 pounds, the oven's roomy interior measures 18-1/2 inches long by 16-7/16 inches wide by 9 inches high, while its compact exterior measures 19-7/16 inches long by 21-7/8 inches wide by 12 inches high.

Additional Features

One-Touch Genius Sensor Cook and Reheat

With the touch of Panasonic's Sensor Cooking button, the microwave takes the guesswork out of creating a great meal, by automatically setting power levels and adjusting cooking or defrosting time.

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 automatically.

Inverter Turbo Defrost

Panasonic evolved the Turbo Defrost feature, which allows you to defrost foods even faster than previous Panasonic Auto Defrost.

Panasonic Inverter Turbo Defrost technology is an advanced microwave sequencing system using the inverter continuous-power delivery method.

Menu Action Screen (multi-lingual)

The Menu Action Screen is like having a chef to assist you in the kitchen. It scrolls step-by-step cooking instructions across the display, in a choice of English, Spanish, or French.

Keep Warm Feature

A pulsing delivery of very low microwave power keeps food temperatures at a constant level--without overcooking. So, foods like stew, gravy, and desserts remain warm in the oven for up to 30 minutes after cooking.

Clock/Timer

Time-of-day clock and versatile timer provide exceptional convenience.

Quick Minute

The one-touch button allows you to set or add cooking time in 1-minute increments up to 10 minutes.

Control Panel with Blue LED Dial Ring/Blue Backlit Display

The silver button control panel, illuminated neon-blue spin dial, and generous six-digit expanded backlit display provide a high-end look and a practically effortless navigation experience in the kitchen.

Child-Safety Lock

For safety, the oven's child safety lock prevents electronic operation (door still opens). Press Start three times to lock ("Lock" will display); press Stop/Reset three times to cancel.

Good Housekeeping Seal

Awarded the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval and covered by a two-year limited warranty.

Push-button controls, illuminated dial, and backlit display for ease of use.

Click here to view the set-up guide.

Make Mealtime Marvelous

Create all your favorite recipes, quickly and easily, with Panasonic's Inverter microwave oven.

• Eggs
• Appetizers
• Soups

• Casseroles
• Fish/seafood
• Meats

• Pasta/grains/cereals
• Poultry
• Sauces

• Vegetable side dishes
• Pies
• Desserts & breads

Free cookbook: Master Chefs Microwave Recipes Made Easy.
Click here to view

Panasonic & The Culinary Institute of America Get Things Cooking

Panasonic Inverter microwave ovens have been named the microwave-cooking method of choice by the prestigious Culinary Institute of America (CIA). Panasonic and the CIA have teamed up to develop a series of healthy and delicious recipes created especially for the Panasonic Inverter microwave oven.

Free Online Recipes

The Master Chefs Microwave Recipes Made Easy cookbook includes preparation tips and professional techniques that will have you cooking like a pro with your Panasonic microwave oven in no time.

Choose from a variety of mouthwatering recipes--from goat cheese and red onion quesadillas to corn chowder with chilies and Monterey Jack to Mediterranean vegetable frittatas. Bon appetite!

Panasonic 1.6-Cubic-Foot Inverter Microwave Ovens

Model		NN-H765WF	NN-H765BF	NN-SD762S	NN-SD797S
Size/Power
	Oven Capacity	1.6 cubic feet
	Wattage	1250 watts
	Turntable Diameter	15 inches
Design
	Housing	White	Black	Stainless-Steel Front with Silver Wrap	Stainless-Steel Front and Wrap
	Control Panel	5 Button with Flat Panel		Solid Dial with Buttons	"Flashing Blue" Ring Dial with Button Panel
	Display Panel	6-Digit Expanded Display		4-Digit Display	"Blue" 6-Digit Expanded Display
Performance/Features
	Sensor Cook/Reheat	Yes
	Power Settings	10 Levels
Specifications
	Cavity Dimensions (LxWxH inches)	18-1/2 x 16-7/16 x 10		18-1/2 x 16-7/16 x 9
	Unit Dimensions (LxWxH inches)	19-7/16 x 21-7/8 x 12
Trim Kits (optional)	27" Model	N/A		NN-TK722SS and TK-729SA
	30" Model	N/A		NN-TK732SS and TK-739SA

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

101 of 102 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Microwave Oven September 13, 2008

By Chris Johnson

Amazon Verified Purchase

I installed this microwave oven as a built in using a Panasonic TK-729SAPH Stainless Steel Trim Kit (27" width) for all 1.6 cuft Panasonic Stainless Steel Microwave models.

I purchased this oven because I like its looks, it can be installed as a built-in and its performance is rated very highly by Consumer Reports.

I am happy with the cooking performance of this oven. Items cooked in it are heated evenly. I have found the sensor cooking mode to work well.

Minor annoyances include that the door open button requires a pretty firm push to open the door and the control knob can't be used to select a power level. The control knob can be used to dial in the cooking time, or if you push the sensor cook button, the dial can then be used to select a sensor cooking mode. However, the power level is selected by repeated pushing of the power level button. If you want 50% power, you need to push the button five times. Obviously this isn't the end of the world, but it annoys me. I'd rather push the power level button and then dial in the power level I need using the control knob.

This oven looks great installed as a built in, it cooks well and I am happy with my choices. If I was going to do it all over again, I would still choose this oven and trim kit.

104 of 107 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Read this review August 21, 2010

By H. Woodbury

Amazon Verified Purchase

With so many contradictory reviews on microwaves, my head was spinning from having to choose, and I finally went with this model. We've had it a few months now and overall I am extremely pleased.

5 stars: Cooking.
It cooks faster and more evenly that any microwave I've ever owned. LOVE this!

5 stars: Size.
Holds much wider dishes than a similar microwave of the same size.

5 stars: Stainless.
I've never noticed fingerprints on it. Looks great!

5 stars: Clock.
I don't know what problems this or similar microwaves had, but I have never had a problem seeing the
clock from any angle. It's bright blue and obvious. The knob is lit with a cool light blue ring.

4 stars: Ergonomics.
No problems opening it. My 7-year-old has had no problems. The buttons are a bit small if you're gonna
be picky about it. I lowered score down because the knob does increase in too large of increments after
the one minute mark.
Update after 1 1/2 years: I never notice any problems with ergonomics or button size when I use it.

4 stars: Power Levels.
Someone said they didn't like hitting the power to lower the power level, but it's a much simpler system
than I've had int eh past, and as rarely as you lower the power level, is not a big inconvenience. This
microwave can actually cook at lower levels, instead of just doing intermittent heating/not heating.

3 stars: Sensor reheat.
It can really overheat things sometimes. Usually I take them out at the first beep and
don't let it go on to a countdown cook. Better than just sitting there and testing the heat level.

2 stars: Quick minute.
I miss the "add 30 seconds" button on our last microwaves. My daughter knew that if
she hit that 30 second button 3x, it would cook her lean pocket. And one push does a quesadilla. 1 minute
increments aren't as accurate. In the past microwaves, the 30 second button also just starts on its own
and the quick minute function does not. You have to click that button plus start.

Update: Owned it for 1 1/2 years. Still feel the same. The Sensor Cook (versus reheat) does seem to work well, although I forget to use it. I still use sensor reheat even though it can overheat things a bit. (I tend to underheat them if I'm doing it by guessing). It's still the best MW I've had for evenly heating and it's still going strong.

66 of 66 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Big, a little weird, excellent performance March 28, 2009

By Deliberate

Amazon Verified Purchase

Bought it over one other, similar microwave, mainly to see if the inverter technology really works. It does. It's a great leap forward for humankind.

The knob is retro! Which in this case means solid. I did not buy it for the look, but it's funny when visitors think maybe it's a TV/microwave combo. It's solid like a 60s TV. And big.

This thing is big. I wanted big, so it's ok, but you might take out your tape measure to help conceptualize just how big it is. I am thrilled with how much I can cook or heat up in 1 batch--1 Correlle Winter Frost dinner plate plus 1 CWF bowl both fit on the turntable, and there's still room to stick some 1-4 oz. containers.

The stainless is nice. I have a mostly white kitchen, and white plastic on appliances turns yellowish over time, so I am glad there was a stainless option.

It gets the job done, whatever the job is. Buy it without fear.

Then double-check that Amazon is using the correct shipping address, and check again after your order goes through, and possibly once more before it ships. It's heavy and very bulky if you have to carry it home from work. If it isn't your mistake and you have to pay $30 to get it home anyway, it kinda puts a damper on the arrival of a fine appliance.

--------UPDATE--------

RIP
December 5, 2008 - January 8, 2013

It was used about 10 times per day, every day. No problems till yesterday; it arced and died.

Thanks to all the thousands of people whose reviews I've read over the years. HTH