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# 1250W Power Inverter Technology 2.2 Cu. Ft. Capacity Panasonic NN-SN973S Stainless 2.2 Cu. Ft. Countertop/Built-In Microwave with Inverter Technology

**Brand:** panasonic
**Price:** VT136574
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## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Panasonic NN-SN973S Stainless 2.2 Cu. Ft. Countertop/Built-In Microwave with Inverter Technology by panasonic
- **How much does it cost?** VT136574 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- panasonic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted panasonic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sleek & Stylish:** Elevate your kitchen aesthetics with a modern stainless steel finish.
- • **Turbo Defrost Power:** Defrost your favorite foods in a flash with Inverter Turbo Defrost.
- • **User-Friendly Design:** Navigate effortlessly with a tactile keypad and convenient features like Delay Start and Timer.
- • **Genius Sensor Cooking:** Let the microwave do the thinking with One-Touch Genius Sensor Cook and Reheat settings.
- • **Even Cooking Excellence:** Experience the magic of Inverter Technology for perfectly cooked meals every time.

## Overview

The Panasonic NN-SN973S is a powerful 1250-watt countertop/built-in microwave featuring a spacious 2.2 cu. ft. capacity. With advanced Inverter Technology, it ensures even cooking and quick defrosting, while its user-friendly design includes One-Touch Genius Sensor settings and a sleek stainless steel exterior.

## Description

2.2-cubic-foot microwave oven with Inverter technology for true, variable microwave power. view largerPanasonic NN-SN973S 2.2-Cubic-Foot 1250-Watt Inverter Microwave OvenThe Genius Prestige Countertop/Built-In Microwave OvenAttractively housed in fingerprint-resistant stainless steel, this 1250-watt microwave oven by Panasonic makes a stylish and convenient addition to any contemporary kitchen. The 2.2-cubic-foot unit with its 16-1/2-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 surrounding decor. Create savory stews and other meals with ease.  The countertop oven can be installed in the wall using an optional matching trim kit. (Oven and trim kit shown may not represent actual items.) view largerInverter TechnologyMoving 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 SupplyFurthermore, 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 37 pounds, the oven's roomy interior measures 18-1/2 inches long by 18-7/16 inches wide by 10-15/16 inches high, while its compact exterior measures 19-7/16 inches long by 23-7/8 inches wide by 14 inches high.HighlightsOne-Touch Genius Sensor CookWith 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.Embossed Tactile Control PanelRaised control panel buttons deliver a slight resistant and enhanced feedback when pressed for quicker, more intuitive touch-sensitive operation.Inverter Turbo DefrostPanasonic 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. Keep Warm FeatureA 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 until they're ready to be served.Clock/TimerTime-of-day clock and versatile timer provide exceptional convenience.Quick MinuteThe one-touch button allows you to automatically set the time in one-minute increments.Child-Safety LockFor 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. Embossed tactile control panel.Make Mealtime MarvelousCreate all your favorite recipes, quickly and easily, with Panasonic's Inverter microwave oven.EggsAppetizersSoupsCasserolesFish/seafoodMeatsPasta/grains/cerealsPoultrySaucesVegetable side dishesPiesDesserts & breadsPanasonic 2.2-Cubic-Foot Inverter Microwave OvensModel  NN-H965BF  NN-H965WF  NN-SN973S  NN-SD962S  NN-SD997S  NN-SE982S Size/Power Oven Capacity 2.2 cubic feet Wattage 1250 watts Turntable Diameter 16-1/2 inches Design Housing Black White Stainless-Steel Front with Silver Wrap Stainless-Steel Front and Wrap Stainless-Steel Front with Silver Wrap Control Panel 5 Button with Flat Panel Full Tactile ButtonSolid Dial with Buttons "Flashing Blue" Ring Dial with Button PanelElectrostatic Touch Dial with Button Panel Display Panel 6-Digit Expanded Display 4-Digit Display "Blue" 6-Digit Expanded Display6-Digit Expanded Display Performance / Features Sensor Cook/Reheat Yes Power Settings 10 Levels Specifications Cavity Dimensions (LxWxH inches) 18-1/2 x 18-7/16 x 10-15/16 Unit Dimensions (LxWxH inches) 19-7/16 x 23-7/8 x 14 Trim Kits (optional) 27" Model N/A NN-TK922SS 30" Model N/A NN-TK932SS

## Features

- Inverter Technology for even cooking and delivering delicious flavor and Inverter Turbo Defrost for quick defrosting
- 1250 Watts of Power with a 2.2 cu ft. capacity; One-Touch Genius Sensor Cook and Reheat for automatic cooking settings and even Keep Warm feature
- 16 1/2" turntable; Delay Start and Timer; More/Less Control; Quick Minute, Popcorn Key
- Tactile keypad panel for easy-to-use programming, PLEASE NOTE: Upper-left corner of door has a small indentation to allow door to open smoothly
- Exterior Dimension Measures 19 7/16" (D) x 23 7/8" (W) x 14" (H), 37 lbs., Stainless steel with Silver wrap

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: can the beeper be turned off?**
A: The default beep mode is on.  Press Start once.  Press timer/clock once. Press Start once.  Press timer/clock once and that should turn off the beep.   Check page 14 of the manual or this link.  http://www.manualslib.com/manual/550707/Panasonic-Nnsn773s.html?page=14#manual

**Q: what is inverter tec?**
A: In traditional microwave ovens, cooking power is controlled by cycling energy to an internal device called a magnetron. Magnetrons can only deliver a full burst of energy, so when you set your microwave to low, the magnetron is turned off part of the time and on part of the time. Inverter microwaves allow for fine-tuned control of the heat for a constant steady cooking temperature, and this helps them work more effectively.Read more : http://www.ehow.com/facts_6818200_inverter-microwave_.html

**Q: When you open door does a light go on inside? or only while cooking?**
A: Yes, when you open the door, the light goes on. It goes off when you close it. It turns back on when you start the cooking process.

**Q: Are the top and sides (wrap) stainless steel as well or only the front?**
A: The top and sides are stainless colored, but not actually stainless steel.  They look more like the platinum (non-fingerprinting) metal that they put on some fridges.  It looks really sharp.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Excellent
  

*by T***G on Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2015*

I needed to purchase a replacement microwave for a built-in 10 year old Dacor microwave costing about $1000 new at the time (including trim kit).  We have a gourmet kitchen and I was concerned about making sure the quality of the replacement would be adequate given the other higher end built-in appliances.  A search of ratings on the web led me to the Inverter Technology in Panasonic microwaves, and I really liked what I learned about it.  Before buying this microwave, I read all of the negative reviews here on Amazon in order to understand the possible risks.  It seemed like there were a lot of them.  Some people didn't like the way this microwave beeped.  Somebody else thought the display wasn't bright enough.  Somebody complained about the way you set the clock.  Someone thought the thing had inadequate power despite being 1250 Watts.  Several people seemed to think the quality was poor and the thing would fail in a few weeks or months.  Lots of people complained about the door latch being poorly designed and prone to failure.Well, I bought the thing anyway.  After installing the microwave and using it for about a week, here is my initial response.  Overall, I'm extremely pleased with the purchase.  The Inverter technology is indeed really good: it's quiet, it heats the food evenly, and it seems to provide comparable power to our 1200 Watt Dacor microwave.  I'm also very glad that I opted for the digital display in this particular model rather than using an analog knob or analog touch wheel.  Our previous model was also digital so it was an easy choice, but I really like the added control of being able to quickly specify exactly how long something cooks.  I can easily imagine that spinning a knob or using a touch wheel could become rather annoying to me.Most of the complaints I read about seem completely overblown.  The microwave beeps at a very reasonable loudness level - I have no problem with it at all.  It also doesn't repeatedly beep every 15 seconds as someone suggested it would.  It beeps 5 times at the end of cooking and then it's done.  The brightness of the display seems perfectly appropriate - what I'd choose if I had control over it.  Granted, ours is a built-in microwave at shoulder height, so I'm looking right at it, and it's not in sunlight, but no complaints from me there.  I had no trouble setting the clock, although I admit it helped to know that someone else accidentally started the timer instead, so the button had to be pushed twice instead of once to set the clock.  The quality of the touch pad is fine, the door seems like a normal microwave door, and I don't see any reason to suspect anything is about to fail tomorrow.  In fact, it is easy to imagine that there are trolls from competitors trying to make this thing look bad given how good the Inverter technology itself is.  As of now, I'm very satisfied.  Of course, there's no way for me to know yet about longevity, so I'll update this post if anything breaks in the near future.Update: After about 11 months of very high use (family of 7 using it dozens of times per day), everything still works fine.  No problem at all with the door latch, the number pad, etc.  I'll update again near the two-year warranty date.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    GOOD NEWS: Panasonic has fixed the door latch issue.
  

*by H***T on Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2015*

GOOD NEWS: Panasonic has fixed the door latch issue! If you have read the reviews, you know that the weak link in Panasonic's microwaves has been the door latch mechanism. Specifically, the door latch bracket that holds the micro-switches has been made of very thin metal that bends easily. The mechanism itself is fine, but the thin strip of metal bends over every time the door closes. Eventually (usually in 3-18 months, it seems) it is bent far enough that the micro-sensor anchored to it is out of place. As a result, the latches on the door will no longer activate the micro-switches and complete the "door closed" circuit, which of course renders the microwave inoperable.I called Panasonic to ask why they haven't addressed the problem, and they assured me that they have now done so. They told me they now use much heavier metal for this bracket. I cannot speak to all models, but they assured me that this model (NN-SN973SAZ), which is a new model, does have the heavier metal bracket. As a result, and since 5 decades of experience have taught me that Panasonic generally makes reliable products, I have ordered this model and now believe that it deserves 5 stars. When it arrives, I expect to get at least 7-10 years of carefree service from it, which is the expected useful life of a Magnetron. If I do not, I will return and update this review. For the record, the Jenn-Air microwave this is replacing gave me 35 years of service (although it did require repair 3-4 times along the way).For those of you who suspect the door latch problem is somewhere in your Panasonic microwave's future, following is what others have done to attempt to repair their own microwaves:"Slamming the door might help for a while, but it actually contributes to more bending and more misalignment. Fortunately, I found a fix on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWVbHDMbl7QIt takes about five minutes to fix (probably temporarily, as the sheet metal tabs might eventually bend out of alignment again.1- Remove the cover (five screws on back, two on side), need a special screw bit.2- Remove the door latch mechanism (two screws).3- Bend the flimsy sheet metal tabs toward the microwave cavity (i.e. inwards) in order to re-align the door latch mechanism.4- Reassemble.I also added two wires to support the door latch mechanism: one ties the top of the latch to a hole on the top of the microwave cavity, and the other ties the bottom of the latch to one of the circular vent holes at the bottom of the microwave. Now that the latch mechanism is all tied up, hopefully the sheet metal tabs won't bend as easily as before.  It works like a charm (at least for now), and is much better than throwing a perfectly good microwave away."Another reviewer wrote that, after bending the metal back into place, they glued two dowels along the outside of the metal to give it additional support in the future.Finally, another reviewer wrote that they occasionally apply some WD40 or similar product to a cotton swab and then apply it to the plastic door latches in order to help the door open and close more easily. Considering how often we open and close our microwaves, this advice appears to me to be a good idea regarding any Microwave's door latches.

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