Panasonic NN-H264WF Over-the-Range Inverter Microwave, White

Amazon experience was great, ordered it one day received it the next. Problem was that it did not work (shut off after 2 seconds). I had to get it serviced.

Amazon was great as usual first micro arrived damaged in shipping and they had a new one at my door the next day. Now for panasonic. My previous micro was a countertop Panasonic had it for years worked great. I used this microwave for about 6 months when something inside(wiring or sensor not food) caught on fire and smoke started pouring out the vent. We had it fixed under warranty. This microwave has a ventilating fan that kicks on automaticaly when internal parts get to hot.Very loud and annoying kicks on anytime you use the regular oven or stove top at the same time as micro. Doesn't seem right that they overheat that fast. The lights on range hood part only work when they want. I believe these micros have faulty wiring and shorts. The micro died yesterday after 1 1/2 years total use. of course warranty is up so while shopping for a new one I saw this was still for sale and decided to warn others.

Panasonic is one of those brands that has never failed me. However, this microwave simply quit working after 5 months of use. Looks like I have to deal with the hassles of warranty work. And likely work with a local repair shop, so maybe buying locally would have been a better move ? We will see...