This oven is relatively small compared with other ovens at this price point. There is a cooling fan which operates once you have finished using it, this is loud (55bd) and runs for what feels like an enternity. Over an hour at last count.

Love it so far. Far more efficient than my previous combination microwave. There are only two things I’m not keen on with this model though. I much preferred a knob to turn to set the timings than the press button method as I usually whizz way past the timing I actually want and have to adjust backwards and forwards before landing on what I actually want. The other thing is how very difficult it is to see the programme settings. It’s all black and not properly backlit making it hard to select the right programme. Love the drop down door which my old model had and was the main reason for buying this one. Much safer than having a hot door swinging onto your arm and burning you.

The replacement oven for the faulty one delivered initially works fine and does all it was advertised to do. Panasonic created difficulties by wanting to have the faulty oven repaired and not replaced but AO sorted the matter out immediately when contacted and delivered another oven the following day. The interface on the oven takes a bit of study as the instruction manual is not an example of clarity and is somewhat repetitive but once the controls are understood it is relatively simple. After using it over a couple of days i was completely satisfied with its performance.

I bought this is a replacement for a similar model that had stopped working after many years of loyal service. I've only had it a week and I'm generally happy with it. I've dropped a star because my favourite auto-program has changed :-( The combi-programme for baked potatoes used to be based on the weight of the potato, so I could quite easily cook 1 potato, the new programme has a minimum weight of 400g which going off an average weight is a minimum of two potatoes. I know this is a minor point in the overall scheme of things, but it was a programme I used a lot and was very happy with. I haven't used all the new functions yet and they may make up for change in the baked potato programme.

If you are looking for something that works as well as a conventional oven or replaces one then you should buy this. It works well in all functions such as microwave, oven, grill. A wire rack, a glass tray and enamel tray are included. It doesn't have fancy featues such as air frying or butter melting so don't buy this if it is something that it important to you. The two level cooking is really useful especially if you batch cook, bake or just want to cook more than one thing. It is also big enough to fit big pans without long handles which is useful. There are a lot of auto programmes and some are more useful than others. It is easy to clean as it self cleans at the back and top. Only the sides and bottom need to be cleaned and as it is stainless steel this is not a problem. There is no ring or turntable to clean and this gives much more space when cooking. The door is dark so the door has to be opened when checking food. Having to use the button for times (and quantities for auto) rather than having a dial and the higher price (in comparison to other combination microwaves) is why I can't give this full marks.

I very much like my Panasonic 31 litre microwave combi oven because of its versatile. It has so many differing means of cooking. As a carer it helps me with my daily cooking challenges. I like the easy means of programming the various means of cooking. The control panel is intuitive. I would have loved to have given 5 stars but am disappointed with the microwave's body construction is slightly below the high standard I expect of Paanasonic. The top of the oven has not been manufactured completely flush along its top edge with its closed door.

Lots of cooking options but complicated to understand and this is my second Panasonic combination oven. Easy to use with basic commands, Microwave = Microwave Oven = Oven. Otherwise 5 *

Difficult to say at the moment as I have only had a few days but early signs point to it being a good buy. Only quibble I have is that a longer cable would have been nice - hence the four stars. My previous Panasonic served me well for 10 years so this has a lot to live upto.