The PanasonicNNSE996SC countertop microwave is designed for home cooks who want restaurant‑quality results with the speed and convenience of a modern microwave. With a generous 2.2 cu. ft. capacity and a sleek stainless steel finish, it easily handles large casseroles, family‑size platters, and oversized dinner plates while still fitting comfortably into most kitchen layouts thanks to its approximately 24‑inch‑wide exterior. At the heart of this model is Cyclonic Inverter® Technology, a premium feature that sets it apart from many standard microwaves. Instead of simply pulsing full power on and off, it delivers a smooth, 3D wave of energy that surrounds food more evenly, helping to eliminate cold spots and overcooked edges, whether you’re reheating leftovers, cooking vegetables, or defrosting meat straight from the freezer.
Another standout is the Genius® Sensor cooking system, which automatically adjusts time and power based on the steam released from your food. This means you can press a single button for popular items like potatoes, vegetables, chicken, fish, or pasta and let the microwave do the thinking, greatly reducing guesswork and improving consistency. Paired with Inverter® Turbo Defrost, the NNSE996SC can thaw foods faster and more evenly than traditional auto‑defrost systems, helping to maintain better texture and flavor so you can go from frozen to ready‑to‑cook in less time.
The Genius® Prestige® Plus design also emphasizes ease of use and a premium feel. A sleek, modern control panel with intuitive sensor buttons and a dial makes it simple to fine‑tune settings, while the bright interior light and large glass turntable give you a clear view of your food as it cooks. With 1,200 watts of high power, multiple sensor‑based auto‑cook menus, keep‑warm capability, and a child safety lock, this microwave is built to handle everything from quick weeknight meals to more elaborate dishes. The PanasonicNNSE996SC is an excellent choice for households that want a spacious, powerful microwave with advanced heating technology and smart, sensor‑driven convenience that many basic models simply don’t offer.
• Genius® Prestige® Plus sensor cooking – automatically adjusts power and time using advanced sensors for precise, worry‑free cooking and reheating. • Cyclonic Inverter® Technology – uses 3D microwave waves to distribute energy evenly throughout the cavity for uniform results on dishes of any size or shape. • Panasonic Inverter® Turbo Defrost – delivers optimized, continuous power for significantly faster and more even defrosting than conventional auto‑defrost systems.
• 2.2 cu. ft. family‑size capacity – accommodates large casseroles, platters, and family‑sized dishes, ideal for busy households and entertaining. • 1200 W high cooking power – provides strong, consistent heat for faster cooking and better browning compared with lower‑wattage models. • Linear output power control – maintains steady, precise power levels instead of cycling on and off, helping prevent overcooked edges and undercooked centers. • Fast cooking for better nutrient retention – high, even heat helps cook foods quickly, supporting better preservation of vitamins and texture versus slower methods.
• Fingerprint‑resistant stainless steel finish – resists smudges and fingerprints to keep the exterior looking clean with minimal wiping. • Half‑mirror door design – offers a sleek, modern look that blends with contemporary kitchen décor while allowing visibility of food during cooking. • Countertop or built‑in installation option – can sit on the counter or be built into cabinetry with an optional trim kit for a custom, built‑in appearance.
• Blue LED electrostatic dial + button controls – combines a smooth, touch‑sensitive dial with dedicated buttons for intuitive, precise setting adjustments. • 6‑digit blue LCD display – provides clear, easy‑to‑read cooking information, timers, and menu prompts. • Menu Action screen prompts – guides you step‑by‑step through cooking programs, making advanced features easier to use.
• Genius® sensor reheat – automatically senses steam and adjusts time and power to reheat leftovers evenly without guesswork. • Sensor cook with 20 auto categories – offers pre‑programmed settings for common foods, optimizing results for items like vegetables, meats, and pasta. • Dedicated popcorn key – one‑touch popcorn program helps achieve optimal popping with minimal unpopped kernels. • Auto defrost programs – simplify thawing of meats, poultry, and other foods by automatically setting power and time.
• Keep Warm function (up to 30 minutes) – maintains cooked dishes at a ready‑to‑serve temperature without overcooking. • Quick Minute function (up to 10 minutes) – adds or sets cooking time in convenient one‑minute increments for rapid operation. • Multi‑stage (3‑stage) cooking – automatically sequences up to three power/time stages (for example, defrost, then cook, then keep warm) in a single program. • 10 microwave power levels – allows fine‑tuning of heat intensity for delicate items, reheating, or full‑power cooking.
• Child Lock function – disables controls to help prevent accidental operation or changes by children. • 12‑hour clock with timer – displays the time of day and doubles as a convenient kitchen timer. • Delay Start feature – lets you program the oven to begin cooking at a later time to better coordinate meal preparation.
• Large 16.5" (420 mm) glass turntable – rotates food for more even heating and accommodates large plates and cookware. • Push‑button door release – enables quick, easy access to the cavity with a simple press. • Bright interior lighting – illuminates the oven cavity so you can monitor cooking progress without opening the door.
• Fingerprint‑proof cabinet design – helps reduce visible smudges on the body of the microwave for a consistently clean appearance. • Left‑hinged door – opens from the left side for convenient access on most countertops and in many built‑in configurations.
• Optional 27" and 30" stainless steel trim kits (NN‑TK922S / NN‑TK932S) – allow seamless integration into standard‑width cabinetry openings. • Countertop clearance guidelines – specified side and top clearances support proper ventilation and safe operation when installed.
• Standard 120 V / 60 Hz power requirement – plugs into typical North American household outlets for easy installation. • Compact exterior with large interior – maximizes usable cooking space while fitting within a typical 24"‑class width footprint.
Blue LED light electrostatic dial + button control system
Stainless steel fingerprint resistant coating
2.2 cu. ft.
1200 Watts
Half mirror door deco
Menu action screen
Sensor reheat
Sensor cook (20 categories)
Inverter® Turbo defrost
Popcorn key
Keep warm
Optional stainless steel trim kit available
Exterior Dimensions (W x D x H): 606 x 493 x 356 mm / 23.9 x 19.4 x 14.0 inch
Compatible with trimkit(s): NNTK922S, NNTK929S, NNTK932S, NNTK939S
Manufacturer's Warranty: 1 year
Canadian model: NNSE996SC
Canadian UPC: 885170433670
EAN: 0885170433670
New Cyclonic Inverter Technology
NNSE996SC - New Cyclonic Inverter Technology
Microwaves in 3D Cyclonic Wave Technology evenly distributes energy throughout the entire cavity and heats any size or shape of food evenly.
Linear Output Power for Even Cooking
NNSE996SC - Linear Output Power for Even Cooking
Unlike other microwave ovens, Inverter ® technology provides an optimized energy flow that variably adjusts the intensity for each meal selection. Other ovens try to create lower energy levels by using the same maximum power all the time, but repeatedly turning it on and off. Panasonic s precise heat mean you can cook, reheat or defrost foods without overcooking edges. You ll enjoy delicious, healthy cooking results, and all in less time!
Achieve Maximum Cooking Results in Minimum Time
Select Panasonic microwave ovens feature 1,250 W - 1,300 W high power settings to help you achieve maximum cooking results in minimum time, while helping to preserve the nutritional value of many foods.*
* Result of Cornell University, Department of Nutritional Sciences study using Panasonic Microwave Ovens vs. Traditional cooking methods.
Fast Cooking Equals Healthy Foods
The cooking power and performance of a Panasonic Inverter ® Microwave oven has produced significant increases in nutrient levels of certain foods, when compared to other cooking methods such as boiling and steaming.* Not only will your food be ready fast, it will also contain the healthy nutrients you expect.
* Data used is a result of Cornell University's Dept. of Nutritional Sciences Study using Panasonic Microwave Ovens vs. Traditional cooking methods.
Inverter ® Turbo Defrost
Panasonic has succeeded in evolving 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 s optimized power delivery feature.
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