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Panasonic Microwave Oven NN-SN686S Stainless Steel Countertop/Built-In with Inverter Technology and Genius Sensor, 1.2 Cubic Foot, 1200W

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Features

  • Panasonic Microwave: This 1200 Watt high power, 1.2 cubic foot capacity stainless steel countertop/built in microwave delivers a seamless stream of cooking power for even cooking and delicious flavor.Turntable Diameter 340mm. Clock : 12H. Child Lock : Yes..Operating Frequency : 2,450 MHz
  • Inverter Technology with Turbo Defrost: Patented Inverter Technology generates a seamless stream of power and delivers consistent, evenly prepared food without overcooking; Advanced Inverter Turbo Defrost speeds up defrosting time
  • Compact Design: This countertop microwave with 13.4 inch turntable is thinner, lighter and more efficient, allowing you to devote less space to electronics and more to interior capacity; Internal dimensions (H x W x D): 9 15/16 inch x 13 15/16 inch x 14 3/8 inch
  • Smart Cooking Settings with Genius Sensor: Built in automatic genius sensor adjusts power and times based on different foods; Other advantages include 14 preset menu items, quick minute timer, delay start and child safety lock
  • Keep Warm Feature: This inverter microwave keeps soups, gravies or desserts warm and fresh until ready to serve. Power Source 120V / 60Hertz. Power Consumption 1480W. Membrane keypad and 5 menu buttons for easy programming, 10 Power Levels; push-button door release
  • Panasonic kitchen appliances reflect Japans relentless innovation and high-tech heritage, delivering not only smarter, faster meals but also a seamless, elevated cooking experience you can taste in every bite.

Description

With its sleek, stainless-steel door and base and stainless silver body, the powerful Panasonic Microwave Oven NN-SN686S Countertop/Built-In with Inverter Technology and Genius Sensor makes a stylish and convenient addition to any home, apartment or condo kitchen. This exceptional 1200-Watt, 1.2-cubic-foot capacity stainless steel microwave with 13.4-inch turntable evenly heats and cooks breakfast foods, after-school snacks, dinners, appetizers and more, making it ideal for singles, busy professionals and on-the-go families. This innovative microwave oven includes patented Inverter Technology which, unlike traditional microwaves that rely on pulse-on, pulse-off power at lower temperatures, delivers a constant stream of cooking power at every temperature for more evenly cooked meals - edges to centers - every time. With the touch of the Genius Sensor cooking button, this microwave takes the guesswork out of creating a great meal by automatically setting power levels and adjusting cooking or defrosting time for added time-saving convenience. 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. A selection of 14 auto cook options enable you to quickly prepare your favorite foods, such as pizza, popcorn, pasta, soup, oatmeal and other dishes. This Panasonic microwave oven externally measures 12-1/4-inch x 20-11/16-inch x 15-13/16-inch (H x W x D).

Brand: Panasonic


Product Dimensions: 15.8"D x 20.7"W x 12.2"H


Color: Stainless Steel / Silver


Capacity: 1.2 Cubic Feet


Special Feature: Child Safety Lock


Recommended Uses For Product: Residential


Installation Type: Countertop


Wattage: 1480 watts


Material: Stainless Steel


Included Components: Microwave


Additional Features: Child Safety Lock


Wattage: 1480 watts


Controller Type: Touch


Power Consumption: 1480 Watts


Voltage: 120 Volts


Human Interface Input: Buttons


Number of Power Levels: 10


Timer Function: Timer Function Available


Energy Consumption: 1200 Watts


Heating Method: Electric


Defrost System Type: Defrost


Cooking Program: Defrost, Reheat, Auto Cook for Specific Food Types


Smart Home Compatibility: Not Smart Home Compatible


Frequency: 2450 MHz


Number of Programs: 14


Item Dimensions D x W x H: 15.8"D x 20.7"W x 12.2"H


Capacity: 1.2 Cubic Feet


Item Weight: 25.5 Pounds


Turntable Diameter: 13.38 Inches


Brand Name: Panasonic


Recommended Uses For Product: Residential


Installation Type: Countertop


Included Components: Microwave


Model Name: NN-SN686S


Model Number: NN-SN686S


Global Trade Identification Number: 19


Manufacturer: Panasonic


UPC: 885170282919


Manufacturer Part Number: NN-SN686SR


Warranty Description: 30 DAYS manufacturer


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Item Type Name: MICROWAVE


Color: Stainless Steel / Silver


Material Type: Stainless Steel


Inner Material: Stainless Steel


Frequently asked questions

The Genius Sensor in this Panasonic Microwave adjusts the power level and cooking time automatically by measuring the amount of steam produced during cooking. This ensures optimal results every time.

The Inverter Technology in this Panasonic microwave ensures even and consistent heating of food. Unlike traditional microwaves that pulse on and off, the inverter delivers a steady stream of low-power cooking, which preserves the flavor and texture of your food.

Yes, the Panasonic NN-SN686S is designed to work both as a countertop and built-in unit. However, you might need a separate trim kit to use it as a built-in microwave.

The Panasonic Microwave NN-SN686S has a power rating of 1200W and a 1.2 cubic foot capacity. This makes it versatile for regular or large-size dinner plates.

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🚀 Abunda's Overview

This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.

The Panasonic Inverter microwave comes highly recommended by many users for its effective and even heating, user-friendly features, and convenient size. Users praised its sensor setting for cooking meals perfectly and are particularly fond of the 'Smart Cook' feature. However, longevity appears to be a concern, with several users experiencing issues after a few years of use.

Pros

  • 👍 Performs excellently with various meals, including frozen meals.
  • 👍 Features 'Smart Cook' that automatically determines cooking time.
  • 👍 Easy to use and lightweight with a larger interior space than previous models.
  • 👍 Exceptional at reheating leftovers evenly.

Cons

  • 👎 The product could exhibit durability issues after a few years.
  • 👎 Lacks a light feature when turned on or when the door is opened.
  • 👎 Some users find the door hard to close and the 'Start' button may tend to fail.
  • 👎 The stainless steel button shows fingerprints easily.

Should I Buy It?

If you're in search of a reliable and efficient microwave with modern features, the Panasonic Inverter Microwave comes highly recommended. Although there are concerns about its longevity and a few minor design flaws, it offers excellent performance and ease of use making it worth considering.

    • Excellent Microwave Oven
Style: NN-SN686S
Review Image by Srinath Balachandran
Review Image by Srinath Balachandran
This Panasonic microwave oven replaced our 30-year old Panasonic microwave oven, which was having a lot of issues with the closing of the door, but otherwise still worked fine. We finally decided to get a new one. This one is 1,200 Watts and slightly smaller than the previous one, but is also an inverter microwave and has many more features than our older one. I like the gray interior which will make cleaning better compared to our older one which had a white interior. Some reviewers complained about the child lock feature which requires an extra button to be pressed to unlock the door upon cooking. Seriously! The manufacturer shows how to disable this feature, but even without disabling it, it’s just a matter of pushing one button to unlock the door. I have no issues with this issue which is apparently required by law. Finally, the price from the seller, Four Seasons Trading Company, is well below other sellers like Walmart and Home Depot, making this an excellent value for the money. They shipped it by FedEx and it arrived within three days in perfect condition! 4/13/2026 Couple of additional points. 1) The microwave has a small LED light bulb to light up the inside of the microwave. This will mean that the bulb will never need to be replaced as LED bulbs last for thousands of hours. 2) The owners manual doesn’t mention it but there is a thin plastic film over the keypad which should be removed by peeling it off. This is typical of many electronic equipment. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2026 by Srinath Balachandran
    • Best Microwave on the Market
Style: NN-SN686S
The best part about this brand of microwave is that it works - no hassle. My first Panasonic Inverter lasted 15 years. Replaced it b/c I wanted a smaller one. Gave it away to a coworker who says it’s still working 5 years later. Still looks new. So, instead doing the smart thing + buying another one, I bought a Toshiba based on the over 15k reviews. First one came dented. Sent back. Reordered and hated it. Cheaply made, door was noisy to open + close and within a year had to throw it in a dumpster. The back blistered and the inside was stained (could never get any food stain to go away). Idk if I just got a bad one or not, but this Panasonic is hands down a superior machine. Pros: minimalist look, no handle, easy to use, reheat option - did I mention it works??? My fridge + stove are black stainless, but my dishwasher is reg stainless, and the microwave sits right above it on the counter. I was thinking about replacing the dishwasher to match the rest, but the microwave kind of pulls it together, + the look is aesthetically pleasing now, so saved some $ there. Cons: in dim light, the operating panel is harder to see, and I still haven’t figured out how to permanently disable the child lock, but tbf, I haven’t spent any time reading the manual other than having to press 0 to open the door. I think that a child safety lock should be something you have to purposefully activate, not come already enabled. So, if you want a reliable, attractive, microwave that has an inverter and multiple cooking options, I cannot recommend Panasonic enough. The LG models are more expensive and aren’t nearly as attractive. I was tempted to buy the small Breville, but reviews were mixed. Btw…if it matters, Panasonic is one of the few microwave brands that isn’t made in China. That was a nice bonus for me. I’ve had this model a month with no issues. Some ppl didn’t like the dark gray interior, but I do. It’s different and makes it look more expensive than it is. Honestly, if I became a millionaire overnight, I’d still buy Panasonic microwaves. They’ve never let me down. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2024 by Phoebem
    • If you haven't used an INVERTER microwave, you're in the dark ages.
Style: NN-SN686S
Ever tried to heat a bowl of creamed wheat cereal in a microwave? If so, you've probably had fun cleaning up the mess it makes when it boils over. Or maybe you just watched it like a hawk, your finger on the STOP button. If you tried to set the POWER to, say, 50% so it would heat slower, you no doubt discovered that it DOESN'T HEAT SLOWER. It takes more time to heat the food, but it's not putting in 50% power. Instead, "conventional" microwave ovens just turn the power on and off so it takes twice as long, but it's at 100% when it's on. This means that your cup of coffee sits there, with the power off, for a few seconds, and then gets a blast of full power for a few seconds. When it's near boiling, the next 100% blast makes it boil right out of the cup. With hot cereal, it's even worse, because the blast that takes it to a boil may well make it swell up into a large blob of cereal and spill all over the turntable. In other words, conventional microwaves can't heat something GENTLY. Slowly, yes, if you mean pulsing maximum power with longer or shorter ON and OFF cycles. My induction cooking surface has the same problem. I want to simmer -- but I can't. Boil rice and leave it on low? No can do -- when turned down to 10% heat, it blasts the pot at 100% for 3 seconds, and then turns off for 30 seconds. But during the 3 seconds on MAX, the rice boils over. It's horrible. The Panasonic "Inverter Technology" doesn't have this problem because it actually DOES turn down the power. If I set it to power level 5, for 3 minutes, it runs at half power for 3 minutes, just like any sane person would expect. It doesn't run at 10 for ten seconds and then turn off for ten seconds, again and again. So the food never gets hit with excessive heat. Warm something at minimum heat? Easy. Power level 1. Gently warm the food for a few minutes without FRYING it for a few seconds every minute. I don't know why all the other microwave mfrs don't do it this way. It makes a HUGE difference in the usefulness of a microwave oven. I dropped one star for a few usability reasons: 1. The power level settings don't make a lot of sense -- 5 doesn't seem to mean 50%, and so you have to get accustomed to what the 10 levels really correspond to. 2. .The interior light should be brighter. Even with Inverter Technology, sometimes you really need to see what's going on inside. 3. The button panel logic requires more button presses than necessary for some common functions. My old oven had 1-6 buttons just turn the thing on at max power for that many minutes. It's a small gripe, but hey, the thing is close to being perfect. 4. It's a bit loud, fan-wise, but I don't bake things in it for long periods (e.g., potatoes), so I don't mind much. 5. I really love the "turntable memory" feature some other brand offers -- for example, if you put in a pyrex measuring cup for any length of time, when it finishes, the turntable keeps turning until it's in the same position as when you started. So the measuring cup's handle is still facing the door. Nice. Am I fussy to want this? Just so I don't have to reach in and twirl the hot container so I can reach the handle? Maybe. In any case, I have no problems with fit and function. I haven't tried the smart mode where it senses steam to adjust cooking time, because the user guide was a bit confusing, and I already know how I want to cook things. Trusting the oven to get it right would require some experiments, and I don't want to waste food or time on that. So it gets 4 stars, but the Inverter Technology gets 10 stars. It's a must-have feature. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2021 by Amazon Customer

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