Panasonic NE-1054F "NSF" Approved 0.8 cuft Stainless Steel Commercial Microwave Oven, 1,000 Watts and Touch Control Keypad

We have 3-coffee stations with these Panasonic NE-1054F "NSF" Approved 0.8 cuft Stainless Steel Commercial Microwave Oven in them for our employes and they get used alot. We got the idea to try a Commercial model, on the hypothesis that it would likely withstand routine usage for more years than a consumer model. They usually cost at least 3X a standard consumer model.

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Commercial microwaves like this Panasonic NE-1054F "NSF" Approved also don't have turntables  they rotate the microwaving mechanism internally. No turntable = easier cleaning, less to break, and less sloshing of your food. The Panasonic has a sturdier feel, and unlike all but our original microwave, this has a stirred beam, not a carousel.

• Heavy duty commercial grade microwave for full and quick applications of food preparation; NSF qualified
• 1000-Watt of output power and 0.8 cubic feet cavity and stainless steel face
• Easy cooking with 20-programmable menus in Braille with the 10 memory pads; 2 and 3 stage cooking at 6 different power levels
• Grab and Go handles for fast and durable use; see through oven door with interior oven lamp
• Measures 16-9/16-inch (d) by 20-1/8-inch (w) by 12-inch by 34-pound (h); stainless front and wrap

Panasonic NE-1054F is a relatively small microwave, which is precisely what my wife wanted. If you are looking for a large microwave to put a big tray of lasagna in, for example, this might not work. It handles a normal plate very well.

There are 10 preset buttons for 10, 20,30,45,60 seconds and more. Those preset buttons were much faster and intuitive than the keypad only method. After reading the manual quickly I realized that programming the buttons isn't going to be easy but I don't think I or most people will need to go the programming route. There is a defrost power level, by the way.

I really like the dedicated time buttons, i.e. 30 sec etc. Its way easier than punching time then 3, then 0 then start.  Very powerful. seems to heat evenly, I softened butter pretty well on low power :) Small size, but it handled a rather large mixing bowl well.

At 34lbs, Panasonic Commercial NE-1054F must be 3 times heavier than the old one and I assume it is due to heavier magnets and more metal in the heart of the thing. As stated above, it is so heavy it doesn't move a milimeter when i grasp the handle and open it. This is quality.

I am now enthusiastically recommending Commercial models to friends and family. The only down side is that our kitchen microwave projects now feel a bit like being at the company break room, or a convenience store. 

Get Fast Service & Low Prices. This Panasonic NE-1054F "NSF" Approved 0.8 cuft Stainless Steel Commercial Microwave Oven, 1,000 Watts and Touch Control Keypad  product earned 26 customer reviews and 86% are satisfied (as 26/02/2014).