Had to buy this microwave to replace the last one that expired after only 17 months of relatively light use (second Panasonic machine in 4 years that simply stopped functioning and tripped out the mains). If I could have found another make with the features I required I would have done so. The main benefit of this microwave over its predecessors is the absence of a turntable which, initially, seemed kind of anti-intuitive. The machine works well and I nervously hope that it outlives my previous Panasonic microwaves so I am unable to recommend this just yet.