Customer Ratings & Reviews

A microwave, but so much more. I bought this so I could get the air fryer off the counter. So far Ihave used the air fryer, convection oven, broiler and microwave. There definitely is a learning curve. Sometimes a food item needs less time in the oven and some need more time. I keep track of this in a notebook until I get more familiar with the different modes and foods Iam cooking. I also keep track of specific foods we used to cook in the air fryer. To make sure I know the amount of cook time needed. For example, the Sam's egg rolls took 18 minutes in the old air fryer, but only 15 minutes in the 4 in 1 microwave on air fry setting. Overall, I love this product.

Love this microwave! So convenient with its multiple functions. Convection, Air-Fry and Broiler. The only concern was the trim kit options that are available. Only one option at 21”, if your opening is larger, you have to modify your cabinet to fit the trim kit as it must be installed in the exact location of the outer edge of the opening. So if you’re installing in an existing opening, and not building to spec, get ready for a project! If using as a counter top appliance, you’ll be aok, with a wonderful addition to your kitchen.

It has been a long, long time since I got a new microwave oven but my wife and I decided that our rusted up, but still working, tiny microwave that came with our home that we bought five years ago was due for a replacement. Enter this new Panasonic Microwave. We liked the idea that it did far more than just microwave things plus it was a very large microwave as well (but not crazy large either). Granted, this one would not be mounted under our cabinet as the older, smaller one was but that's ok as we weren't using the space underneath the microwave anyways (and I'll bet many people aren't either). Receiving this in a huge box it was a bit of a relief to see that it's a medium sized microwave. The look of the unit is very high-tech and very impressive. Unboxing it was easy. The instructions were extensive and also came with a fairly large book of recipes and tips which was refreshing. I do plan on taking advantage of many of those recipes I might add. Setting up the microwave was as simple as plugging it into the wall and setting the clock, which was similar to how you set up any digital clock now a days. Using it for the first time was quite simple. First hit microwave button and then turn the knob to your desired time. The knob that allows you to pick how long to cook your meal is fantastic as you can easily select 30 seconds or twist if faster to get 30 minutes. Pretty impressive. Cooking with this thing was pretty impressive and I like how it shows the max wattage (1000W) as most microwave meals will go by wattage. You may also select less wattage as well (for example 800W). Moving on to trying the air fryer and boiler and both worked well, although the air fryer took longer to cook bacon (about 11 minutes versus 7 minutes) than in my Ninja XL Air Fryer. I suppose that's largerly because the microwave isn't as small of a space. However, the broiler worked quite well to toast things on top akin to what my usual toaster oven does. I have not yet had an occasion to try the inversion oven. The microwave is really sharp looking but on the downside you will see some fingerprints that will accummulate on the door of the microwave as well as on the buttons as you press them. They are not hugely noticeable but you will notice them if you look closely. They are very easy to wipe down, ditto for the interior. All in all we are both very happy with this unit and it really does do it all. Very happy to get this prior to Thanksgiving so it can lend us a good bit of help with the big meal we plan to undertake. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

The Panasonic 4-in-1 Microwave is a versatile and reliable addition to our home kitchen! The microwave comes with built-in air-fry, convection, broil and inverse heating capabilities. I put it through several tests and time and again, it excelled and cooked to perfection! The microwave itself is a little larger that most standard microwaves, especially with about an inch buffer on the back side for cooling vents, however if you have the counter space, it can easily take the place of occasional oven and stovetop use. The microwave comes with a standard rotating glass tray and roller ring. To help with the air-fry, convection and broiling functions, it also comes with wire rack to elevate the food, an enamel non-stick tray, and an air-fry basket. There is a learning curve to understanding the combination of the components you need to effectively cook with each method, but unit comes with a detailed instruction manual and a recipe cookbook. I tested all 4 functions a couple different ways. First I started with the air-fryer, the component I was the most eager to try. I did frozen chicken tenders, fries, tater tots, and Asian dumplings. In all four I used the fry basket and a small amount of cooking spray. The tenders and tater tots did the best, and within 15-18 minutes were hot on the inside, and crunchy on the outside, without drying out. Surprisingly the Asian dumplings and fries worked well too, but took a little longer and worked much better after tossing around mid-way through frying and separating out. In the fry basket and enamel plate I used parchment paper to reduce clean-up, and with minimal cook time (10-15 minutes) it held up well, however, the fry basket does sit unevenly and has a tendency to tip and shift around the enamel plate, which is designed to catch grease from the fry basket. Overall, a solid success without a hot pot of oil and mess! For the broiler, I tested with a crock of mac n’ cheese and then an open piece of cheese toast with prosciutto. I was perhaps most impressed with this broiling feature. Most oven broilers get too hot and you have to constantly monitor it or it will burn. The Panasonic clearly delivered in this category, slowly broiling to get a good even browning on the cheese and broiling the top without burning. We often will heat up sweet potatoes for a dinner side, and in testing this, the microwave excelled. I poked holes in the tough sweet potato and let the Panasonic do the rest. Normally, we have constantly turn, rotate, cut through and test the potato but with the Panasonic the potato came out evenly steamed and then we open sliced it and then broiled the top for savory baked sweet potato. Total success! The inverter technology also helped bail us out one night in thawing a large steak that we had forgotten to set out for thawing. This was the first microwave that I had used where meat thawing had not resulted in part of the steak being warm/hot and the other half frozen. The defrosting process took 1-2 minutes longer than normal but it was well worth it! Lastly – a microwave has to be able to pop popcorn. Admittedly, I tried this a few times due to my lack of trust from previous microwaves. Usually a microwave will leave too many kernels unpopped and if you add time, you burn everything else. I didn’t have to add time, however, what impressed me was that as the popping slowed and the final kernels slowly finished, the rest did not burn in the process! It resulted in 7-8 unpopped kernels when typically there are 20-25! Overall, this microwave is a great value and if you don’t have an oven or don’t want to heat up your entire kitchen, it provides some quick and easy cooking options all in one unit. The biggest downsides are the accessories and learning to use them, as well as the cooling noise, where the unit will make a low air vent sound as it cools down after air-frying or broiling, however, it doesn’t last long (4-5 minutes) and is necessary given how much the microwave is doing. The wheel/know feature is easy and the quick setting buttons also make options like the 30-second function and other quick-select cook options easy to use. The amount of options are little daunting at first, considering that you also have the option to combo air-fry and broil, or broil and convection cook, but after some time testing and reading through the manual, we’re happy we made the switch! Now we can cook just about anything in the Panasonic 4-in-1 and there are many new recipes we still want to try.

The Panasonic Home Chef 4-in-1 is a fantastic device that combines a Microwave, Air Fryer, Convection Oven and a Broiler into 1 relatively compact package. Visually, the microwave has a clean look without excessive graphics or gimmicks. The front and interior are stainless but curiously the top and sides are painted silver. The controls are easy to understand and use, though the dial rotation does feel a little cheap for the price point, giving it more resistance and smoother turning would improve the feel. Let me go ahead and lay out my main complaint with the device, at 1000W it takes longer to reheat or cook food compared to my previous 1200W microwave. Obviously, it has 20% percent less output and that is to be expected but if you primarily need a microwave be aware of the output. Fortunately, it makes up for it by eliminating the need to have a separate air fryer you have to pull out or preheating your larger oven if you are preparing a smaller dish. Initially I was skeptical on how well this would perform as a convection oven but I was pleasantly surprised and found myself using this function far more than I anticipated. Where the inverter microwave took a little longer to cook compared to my old microwave, the convection oven reduced the cook time and also preheated far faster (due to size). Despite only have 1.2 cubic ft of cook space it can accommodate an entire frozen pizza with room to spare. The Air Fryer performed good as well and is far more convenient compared to pulling out my other air fryer. You do have to keep track of some accessories to utilize with the different modes but that didn’t surprise me and they are easily stored when not in use. Lastly, I found using the FlashXpress broiler function a fast to broil foods. The microwave can even perform a combination of microwave, oven, or broil to cook your meals faster without compromised texture or consistency. One downside to have a microwave with an oven built in is the heat generated makes the top and rear considerably hot. Do not put anything on top of this microwave as it gets very hot when using functions besides the inverter microwave. Overall, despite my nit picks, it is easily the most versatile microwave oven I have ever owned!

This microwave/ air fryer/ convection oven/broiler works like a dream. Easy to use and clean. It has the same footprint of our old microwave but does so much more. I am recommending it to all my friends and family. Loving it!

This is the highly versatile replacement for our microwave I have been waiting for. An updated combination of a microwave and toaster oven +. The electronics are high end. Highly preprogrammed and sensors that manage many functions. It microwaves, broils, bakes, and airfrys, as well as combines some of these at the same time. You also need an engineering degree to operate it. Actually not so bad but with all these functions the controls are very different from a traditional microwave. Prepare to spend a fair bit of time with the manual. Once you have been through it, it isn't so bad. It works really well and produces results you can't get in a microwave.

We saw this in the store and took a gamble because of the claimed feature set -- and ended up really liking it! The unit performs well in all modes. We have been impressed by a lot of little fit and finish touches that we otherwise never noticed -- little things like how easy it is to open the door (you don't have to push so hard that the whole unit might shift) -- or the ability to configure the sounds (beeps) it makes to be less obnoxious. At first I was dubious about the lack of number buttons; you set cook time and many options by turning the large knob. (Though for quick settings, there is also a "quick 30 seconds" button that you can push a couple of times to add 30 seconds more -- up to about 3 or 4 minutes total.) I've been surprised how easy it has been for us to get used to the controls -- it turns out not to be a problem for us. Minus one star for potentially confusing instructions. One does need to carefully read and think about the directions in the air fryer and convection modes. The directions are very complete (maybe overly so), but seem not to have been written by or for US English speakers; If you move too fast, it can look like every mode uses all of the included lifter, pan, and basket accessories (but in different configurations). If you're not careful and thoughtful, you can end up using the wrong combination, with unpredictable results. With hindsight, it seems likely the writer was trying to be too complete and ended up being confusing. Even with the instructions, it took a couple of tries for us to get it right in each mode.

We didn’t want another appliance sitting on the counter taking up space so when we found this combination we were thrilled. The air fryer and microwave were what we wanted but the broiler and convention oven makes it a one-stop preparation area in our kitchen. We never turn on the oven anymore to bake cookies or brown the top of Mac-n-Cheese. It’s large so it can handle a full size pizza. Read the manual. Pressing the center knob offers lots of combinations like air fry then broil or different wattage for the microwave. It might seem a little pricey until you realize all the appliances your getting.

This would be a five star review except for the weirdest problem I've ever encountered with a home appliance. This microwave interferes with my wi-fi. I have tested it multiple times. During cooking in the "microwave" setting, the oven generates enough interference to cause the TV on my dining room WiFi to buffer. Have I proven it's the microwave? Yes, I have, by putting food in a defrost cycle, where the cooking cycles on and off (which you can hear,) and each time the microwave cooking cycle kicks in, my WiFi buffers on my TV. The airfryer is fantastic. Have used it multiple times for everything from pizza rolls to french fries to chicken breasts. The broiler worked good for garlic toast, too. I love the design and the functionality and the knob... ...but it interferes with my WiFi... I've had to get accustomed to making dinner without the news on TV.

I absolutely LOVE this product!!! The directions were very easy to follow & I have used EVERY feature, I can't honestly say which feature I like best because I love them all. I have & will continue to recommend it to everyone I know. It was well worth the price. Panasonic you really outdid yourselves desiging this Microwave/Confection Oven/Grill & Air Fryer. Its a solid 10!!!

This replaced an ancient microwave we were gifted when moving, and it was not new when we moved. This microwave (and air flyer, broiler, convection, and inverter) works very well with all the listed functions. I would offer this device to any looking for a 4-1 system.

Excellent microwave convection oven with just a couple of flaws. One is the interface: It's a bit quirky compared to the usual keypad. You'll get used to it, but still not love it. The other is the air fryer mode: It's just not as good as a stand alone air fryer or the Breville toaster oven. That said, if it's are you have room for, it works well enough. The microwave, convection, and broiler functions are top notch. Especially the inverter microwave. It'll slow cook without the over cooked edges and raw interiors that plague the other types of power control schemes. Too bad there are only a few power settings though. Lastly, the autocook function is so-so. It's probably better than others, but I never use it. I can guess (or follow package directions) and get better results. Lastly, there's the steep price. Yeah, it's up there. But, if you like even cooking, and do more than reheat your coffee, it's worth it.

This is not a microwave. It is a 4-in-1 Multioven Microwave. It is amazingly engineered! It works extremely well - all four (4) of the ways it functions: as an Airfryer, as a Broiler, as a Convection Oven as well as a Microwave. Note the 1.2 Cubic Foot inside space and the 1000 Watts of power (which can be adjusted downward - if desired).

The Panasonic 4 in 1 microwave replaces 3 kitchen appliances the air fry option works great and expertly fry’s your food in a healthy way the convection oven cooks fast and consistently keeping you away from your traditional oven and the broiler features crisps and cooks your food evenly and thoroughly and the keep warm features in the microwave is a blessing in disguise as well as the cooling feature is too cool

I love that this microwave is also an air fryer! And a broiler! and a convection oven! It's multi-functions are easy to use, the display walks you through the settings.

So pleased with this microwave. I can microwave, air fry, convection bake and broil too.

Honestly, bought this item because it fit the space my old one left. Don’t know how I thought any other microwave I’ve owned was good after using this one. My old microwave had convection and I knew I needed that (pie making), but now I also have an air fryer and broiler. This microwave seriously does everything! AND it doesn’t sacrifice quality for diversity. I have been having great fun experimenting and love how easy it is to use.

Exactly what we were looking for: a combination microwave, air fryer, convection, broiler oven. The fact that it can be built in with trim kit is an added bonus.

Excellent microwave/oven. My first meal was an uncooked pizza. I put it in the machine to start and watched it, cook it from both the top and underneath. The machine decided how long to cook it and it was just perfect when it was done. This machine is an outstanding 4-in-1 Microwave Multi-Oven with Air Fryer, Convection Bake, FlashXpress Broiler.