Panasonic CF87 Speed Convection Oven, Grill, Flatbed, 31Litre, Two Level Cooking, Genius Sensor, 32 Auto Programmes, Easy Clean, 1000W Combination Microwave Oven

I struggle to find the words that describe this convection oven succinctly. It really is an impressive piece of kit, which you never knew you needed. I bought this to replace a high-spec microwave and wasn't sure it could match it. However, I have been really surprised, by just how good this oven is. You really can cook, almost everything you can imagine: from scratch; from frozen; or simply reheating something. I really didn't know I needed this, until it arrived. Now, I can't do without it. I could fill this review, by describing everything that the convection oven does well, but that would require more time than anyone has. Yes, it is expensive, it is heavy, and it does take up a lot of room, but it does everything you could possible need. I don't use my old school gas cooker anymore, because of this oven. It literally does cook everything, apart from something you might want to use a hob for. However, there are still ways you can achieve that too. It is more energy-efficient than my previous microwave and does far more. It is really easy to keep clean and doesn't retain the smell of food you cooked the day before. So, it is like cooking from new each time you use it. One thing I didn't realise it had was the drip container, which collects any condensation from cooking. It needs to be checked regularly, but I have used it daily, for 2 months now and not come close to emptying anything more than a trickle. If you can afford this convection oven and have the space, I really would recommend buying it. It does everything that is described and more. I did a lot of research, before settling on this, which I would always suggest to anyone considering making an investment like this. However, you won't regret it.

Excellent oven a generous size inside for cooking many foods. Food is cooked evenly and tastes good, easy to clean and a much better upgrade from my last one. Definitely worth the money and looks good.

The microwave is straightforward and not much has changed since previous models. The all-in-one function is where this oven excels! Excellent convection oven. The grill function leaves much to be desired as it can't really match a real barbecue. Pros: - Sleek and modern design - State-of-the-art convection oven - Smart defrosting and delayed timer function Cons: - Auto cooking program is not printed on the oven, requiring you to refer to the user manual to match the program number against the function. - Self-cleaning feature doesn't seem to work - Dim light & tray quality could be better. Overall, a very solid & irreplaceable cooker in the kitchen. It helps to save time with the delayed cooking function. Strongly recommended.

WARNING!!! Make sure you read the instructions properly regarding the "Wire Rack" DO NOT USE IT WITH THE MICROWAVE ON IT'S OWN. I am on my third one of these same machines in only 6 years. The first only lasted 2 years and then the second 4 years. Ironically I always read the instruction manuals before using any new item but unfortunately the Instructions with this machine are a little ambiguous. Ridiculously I have only just re-read the booklet discovered that you can use the "Wire Rack" in Combination with Oven, Grill and Microwave. BUT you cannot use it with the microwave alone. This is what caused both of my machines to fail as they melted the wire rack even though I have been using it like that for 4 years. What rang alarm bells with me was not only the short amount of time they lasted but a couple of users had theirs 10 years. I love this Panasonic Combination along with using their bread machines for 30 years. And there is nothing out there that I could find to match this oven. I use it every day for final proving and baking my doughs. Fruit cake only takes 45mins on Combi 8. BUT just be aware of my warning above and hopefully it will last considerably longer.

Does the job but releases a surprising amount of em waves into the kitchen. Also, the inside is poorly lit and becomes covered in condensed water. Two timer controls would be better, one for minutes and the other for seconds. It is easy to clean.

I absolutely love this. My microwave/oven broke just before Christmas, so I had to replace it, and I’m really glad I chose this one. It’s impressively quiet, both on the microwave and convection settings, which I really like. The internal space is fantastic, I can easily cook enough food for a family of four. It is a little complicated at first, so reading the instruction manual is definitely worthwhile. I haven’t tried the combination settings yet, but there’s a clear, easy-to-read chart near the front of the manual that shows at a glance what can and can’t be used with each function, which is really helpful. It’s absolutely worth paying a little extra for. The design is sleek and stylish, and the high-power settings mean food cooks quickly and comes out beautifully. I cooked all of the meat and vegetables for Christmas dinner in it with excellent results. Finally, it’s very easy to clean, there’s no exposed element, so it just needs a simple wipe down.

I have really tried to like this microwave/oven, but I don't, I hate it. I have given it 7 months and wish I had never wasted my money on it. I am comparing it to my old Neff microwave that lasted 42 years before it went Bang (literally) Steam - the amount of steam and condensation it produces is a lot. Jacket potatoes - the standard by which I judge any microwave and this one fails miserably. They are solid (dried out) on the base and uncooked at the top. Food either dries out and explodes or comes out uncooked (often both) I don't know whether to use it all the time (and get mostly inedible food) and try and kill it with overuse or do what I pretty much do at the moment and leave it as a very, very expensive ornament in the corner of the kitchen. The lighting inside is poor and the buttons are not easy to see. If I could give it minus 5 stars I would but one is the lowest.

I love my new combi microwave/convection oven/grill! Instruction booklet is thick but more than half of it contains defrost times and recipes! It’s really not complicated to use! It’s basically a super microwave: you can choose the level of power you want and it is very large capacity. The convection oven works great and is quick to heat up, both things which make it very eco-friendly. The grill also has different heat levels and works very well. It is more powerful than my old microwave but much quieter, which is a big plus. The whole thing is super-easy to clean, inside and out, which is great, and the wire rack, enamel baking tray and glass tray are also super-easy to clean. Haven’t used any of the auto or combi programs yet but so far I am thrilled with this oven so I’m sure I will enjoy using these too. All in all, a definite 5* from me!