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Panasonic Microwave Oven NN-SN686S Stainless Steel Countertop/Built-In with Inverter Technology and Genius Sensor, 1.2 Cubic Fo...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.2 cu ft
Power: 1,200 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 14 auto-cook
Dimensions: 20.7" wide x 15.8" deep x 12.2" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Inverter technology, smart sensors
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Panasonic Microwave Oven NN-SN686S Stainless Steel Countertop/Built-In with Inverter Technology and Genius Sensor, 1.2 Cubic Fo...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.2 cu ft
Power: 1,200 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 14 auto-cook
Dimensions: 20.7" wide x 15.8" deep x 12.2" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Inverter technology, smart sensors
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Panasonic Oven with Cyclonic Wave Inverter Technology, 1250W, 2.2 cu.ft. Countertop Microwave with Genius Sensor One-Touch Cook...
Type: Countertop
Size: 2.2 cu ft
Power: 1,250 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 20 auto-cook
Dimensions: 23.8" wide x 19.4" deep x 14" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Cyclonic wave inverter technology, smart sensors
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Panasonic Oven with Cyclonic Wave Inverter Technology, 1250W, 2.2 cu.ft. Countertop Microwave with Genius Sensor One-Touch Cook...
Type: Countertop
Size: 2.2 cu ft
Power: 1,250 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 20 auto-cook
Dimensions: 23.8" wide x 19.4" deep x 14" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Cyclonic wave inverter technology, smart sensors
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Panasonic NN-SN98JS Microwave Oven Countertop, 2.2 cft, Stainless Steel
Type: Countertop
Size: 2.2 cu ft
Power: 1,250 watts
Presets: 11 power levels & 20 auto-cook
Dimensions: 23.9" wide x 19.4" deep x 14" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Inverter technology
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Panasonic NN-SN98JS Microwave Oven Countertop, 2.2 cft, Stainless Steel
Type: Countertop
Size: 2.2 cu ft
Power: 1,250 watts
Presets: 11 power levels & 20 auto-cook
Dimensions: 23.9" wide x 19.4" deep x 14" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Inverter technology
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Toshiba ML-EM62P(SS) Large Countertop Microwave with Smart Sensor, 6 Menus, Auto Defrost, ECO Mode, Mute Option & 16.5" Positio...
Type: Countertop
Size: 2.2 cu ft
Power: 1,200 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 24.4" wide x 19.6" deep x 13.6" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Smart sensors
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Toshiba ML-EM62P(SS) Large Countertop Microwave with Smart Sensor, 6 Menus, Auto Defrost, ECO Mode, Mute Option & 16.5" Positio...
Type: Countertop
Size: 2.2 cu ft
Power: 1,200 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 24.4" wide x 19.6" deep x 13.6" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Smart sensors
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Panasonic NN-SN76LS 1.6 cu.ft Cyclonic Inverter Countertop Microwave Oven 1250Watt Power with Genius Sensor Cooking, 19.44"D x ...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.6 cu ft
Power: 1,250 watts
Presets: 11 power levels & 15 auto-cook
Dimensions: 21.9" wide x 19.4" deep x 11.9" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Inverter technology
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Panasonic NN-SN76LS 1.6 cu.ft Cyclonic Inverter Countertop Microwave Oven 1250Watt Power with Genius Sensor Cooking, 19.44"D x ...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.6 cu ft
Power: 1,250 watts
Presets: 11 power levels & 15 auto-cook
Dimensions: 21.9" wide x 19.4" deep x 11.9" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Inverter technology
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Panasonic Consumer NE1054F 1000 Watt Commercial Microwave Oven With 10 Programmable Memory, Stainless
Type: Countertop
Size: 0.8 cu ft
Power: 1,000 watts
Presets: 6 power levels & 10 programmable braille pads
Dimensions: 20.1" wide x 16.5" deep x 12" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Bottom energy feed system
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Panasonic Consumer NE1054F 1000 Watt Commercial Microwave Oven With 10 Programmable Memory, Stainless
Type: Countertop
Size: 0.8 cu ft
Power: 1,000 watts
Presets: 6 power levels & 10 programmable braille pads
Dimensions: 20.1" wide x 16.5" deep x 12" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Bottom energy feed system
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TOSHIBA ML-EM45PIT(BS) Countertop Microwave Oven with Inverter Technology, Kitchen Essentials, Smart Sensor, Auto Defrost, 1.6 ...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.6 cu ft
Power: 1,250 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 21.8" wide x 19.2" deep x 13" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Inverter technology, smart sensors
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TOSHIBA ML-EM45PIT(BS) Countertop Microwave Oven with Inverter Technology, Kitchen Essentials, Smart Sensor, Auto Defrost, 1.6 ...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.6 cu ft
Power: 1,250 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 21.8" wide x 19.2" deep x 13" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Inverter technology, smart sensors
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TOSHIBA ML-EM45PIT(SS) Countertop Microwave Oven with Inverter Technology, Kitchen Essentials, Smart Sensor, Auto Defrost, 1.6 ...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.6 cu ft
Power: 1,350 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 21.8" wide x 19.2" deep x 13" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Inverter technology, smart sensors
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TOSHIBA ML-EM45PIT(SS) Countertop Microwave Oven with Inverter Technology, Kitchen Essentials, Smart Sensor, Auto Defrost, 1.6 ...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.6 cu ft
Power: 1,350 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook
Dimensions: 21.8" wide x 19.2" deep x 13" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Inverter technology, smart sensors
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Panasonic NN-SU696S Microwave Oven, 1.3 Cft, Stainless Steel/Silver
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.3 cu ft
Power: 1,000 watts
Presets: 3 power levels & 7 auto-cook
Dimensions: 20.4" wide x 16.6" deep x 12.4" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Smart sensors
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Panasonic NN-SU696S Microwave Oven, 1.3 Cft, Stainless Steel/Silver
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.3 cu ft
Power: 1,000 watts
Presets: 3 power levels & 7 auto-cook
Dimensions: 20.4" wide x 16.6" deep x 12.4" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Smart sensors
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GE GCST10A1WSS 4-in-1 Microwave Oven, 1,050 Watts Air Fryer, Broiler & Convection Mode, Child-Lock Technology, Kitchen Essentia...
Type: Coutertop
Size: 1 cu ft
Power: 1,050 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 12 auto-cook
Dimensions: 20.6" wide x 16.6" deep x 11.9" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Air fryer, convection oven
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GE GCST10A1WSS 4-in-1 Microwave Oven, 1,050 Watts Air Fryer, Broiler & Convection Mode, Child-Lock Technology, Kitchen Essentia...
Type: Coutertop
Size: 1 cu ft
Power: 1,050 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 12 auto-cook
Dimensions: 20.6" wide x 16.6" deep x 11.9" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Air fryer, convection oven
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Panasonic Microwave Oven NN-SN686S Stainless Steel Countertop/Built-In with Inverter Technology and Genius Sensor, 1.2 Cubic Fo...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.2 cu ft
Power: 1,200 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 14 auto-cook
Dimensions: 20.7" wide x 15.8" deep x 12.2" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Inverter technology, smart sensors
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Panasonic Microwave Oven NN-SN686S Stainless Steel Countertop/Built-In with Inverter Technology and Genius Sensor, 1.2 Cubic Fo...
Type: Countertop
Size: 1.2 cu ft
Power: 1,200 watts
Presets: 10 power levels & 14 auto-cook
Dimensions: 20.7" wide x 15.8" deep x 12.2" tall
Advanced Cooking Features: Inverter technology, smart sensors
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Type 		Countertop Countertop Countertop Countertop Countertop Countertop Countertop Countertop Countertop Coutertop
Size
1.2 cu ft 2.2 cu ft 2.2 cu ft 2.2 cu ft 1.6 cu ft 0.8 cu ft 1.6 cu ft 1.6 cu ft 1.3 cu ft 1 cu ft
Size 		1.2 cu ft 2.2 cu ft 2.2 cu ft 2.2 cu ft 1.6 cu ft 0.8 cu ft 1.6 cu ft 1.6 cu ft 1.3 cu ft 1 cu ft
Power
1,200 watts 1,250 watts 1,250 watts 1,200 watts 1,250 watts 1,000 watts 1,250 watts 1,350 watts 1,000 watts 1,050 watts
Power 		1,200 watts 1,250 watts 1,250 watts 1,200 watts 1,250 watts 1,000 watts 1,250 watts 1,350 watts 1,000 watts 1,050 watts
Presets
10 power levels & 14 auto-cook 10 power levels & 20 auto-cook 11 power levels & 20 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 11 power levels & 15 auto-cook 6 power levels & 10 programmable braille pads 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 3 power levels & 7 auto-cook 10 power levels & 12 auto-cook
Presets 		10 power levels & 14 auto-cook 10 power levels & 20 auto-cook 11 power levels & 20 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 11 power levels & 15 auto-cook 6 power levels & 10 programmable braille pads 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 10 power levels & 6 auto-cook 3 power levels & 7 auto-cook 10 power levels & 12 auto-cook
Dimensions
20.7" wide x 15.8" deep x 12.2" tall 23.8" wide x 19.4" deep x 14" tall 23.9" wide x 19.4" deep x 14" tall 24.4" wide x 19.6" deep x 13.6" tall 21.9" wide x 19.4" deep x 11.9" tall 20.1" wide x 16.5" deep x 12" tall 21.8" wide x 19.2" deep x 13" tall 21.8" wide x 19.2" deep x 13" tall 20.4" wide x 16.6" deep x 12.4" tall 20.6" wide x 16.6" deep x 11.9" tall
Dimensions 		20.7" wide x 15.8" deep x 12.2" tall 23.8" wide x 19.4" deep x 14" tall 23.9" wide x 19.4" deep x 14" tall 24.4" wide x 19.6" deep x 13.6" tall 21.9" wide x 19.4" deep x 11.9" tall 20.1" wide x 16.5" deep x 12" tall 21.8" wide x 19.2" deep x 13" tall 21.8" wide x 19.2" deep x 13" tall 20.4" wide x 16.6" deep x 12.4" tall 20.6" wide x 16.6" deep x 11.9" tall
Advanced Cooking Features
Inverter technology, smart sensors Cyclonic wave inverter technology, smart sensors Inverter technology Smart sensors Inverter technology Bottom energy feed system Inverter technology, smart sensors Inverter technology, smart sensors Smart sensors Air fryer, convection oven
Advanced Cooking Features 		Inverter technology, smart sensors Cyclonic wave inverter technology, smart sensors Inverter technology Smart sensors Inverter technology Bottom energy feed system Inverter technology, smart sensors Inverter technology, smart sensors Smart sensors Air fryer, convection oven

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