OK, here’s my take: “arcing” + “black spot” = new appliance.
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I’m still in the “give a shot at fixing” camp but I have to admit that’s only because I’m a tinkerer by nature and enjoy fixing things.
That, plus I tend to anthropomorphize the malfunction and take it personally (“You think you can do this to ME, Mr. (Kenmore, LG, Bosch, etc.)”)
LoL. Just my personal mania.
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Here’s an update;
I shared all of your input, and husband, who uses it the most, is thinking of the Panasonic NN-SD975S or the similar NN-SD987.
Of course the one I prefer isn’t like all the rest of the shiny stainless steel (I haven’t) chosen in our kitchen. Form over function?
I think the NN-SD987 has been discontinued, but as to the difference I don’t think it has the inverter tech that the NN-SD9755 has.
But, wow, 370 is quite a bit to pay for a microwave. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not cheap when it comes to kitchen appliances (heck, my refrigerator is well into the 5 digit figures (but thankfully that 5 digit figure still starts with a “1”). I just fee like microwaves are disposable items and really have lifespans less than 5 years.
Like this one is only 220, a bit smaller, but still same wattage.
But whatever you decide, good luck!
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Also, do you have Costco membership?
This is a similar Panasonic model to the NN-SD9755, but simply with a different model number, but has the same size and functionality, and about 100 cheaper.
I agree that simpler/cheaper will most likely be better. Mine is a small one mounted in an above counter cabinet/bookshelf. It is only a microwave, and I think I bought from the local Sears (Kenmore branded) in 1998.
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That is a lot to spend on a microwave, but not so much for a microwave and convection oven. In fact, that is pretty close to what I paid for a microwave and separate countertop convection oven.
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Yes, but our local Costco doesn’t have it in stock, so we can’t see the finish.
I’m curious. Did you use the advanced features on your JennAir ? How does this Sensor thing works ?
I did use the convection oven and the broiler, the various power levels, the defrost setting, and husband found the sensor useful, but I don’t recall how it worked.
You can always buy online and then return at a physical costco without any hassles.
I actually have the similar Panasonic model (but in 1.2 cubic inch size) and it’s great so far.
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Very fast
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He doesn’t play.
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The emergency has been defused. The situation has cooled down. Congrats and happy reheating !
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That looks like mine, but I think newer version. I have the Panasonic NN-SD 797S, which is now 10 years old and have never had any problems with it. The only thing I don’t like is the size, I’m planning my kitchen remodel now and will probably ditch it for something much smaller.
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Why do you have a scale model of your kitchen inside your new MWO?
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Lol
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Well, if you have a shiny and brand new microwave, then it will reveal the truth.
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