Housewares Reviews

After two of the Rowenta stopped working after a few months, I decided to look for something else. As for this one,
1. Nice but a little bit on the light side.
2. The button to release the water reservoir is to close to the handle. I accidentally push it so many time when grapping the handle. Annoying.
3. When you press the top button for water spray or additional steam, the water reservoid will try to pop out.
4. The stainless steel base is not that smooth. If you move the iron to fast, it will pull the fabric together and you will need a spray of water to remove the crease.

...Because I think I love you, Panasonic NIC76SR Steam Iron. This iron is heavy enough to get the creases out of corduroy pants but also has a light touch for any delicate items. It's easy to fill, easy to clean, has a safety mode so you don't burn your house down--if only it would fold the laundry and walk the dog! I recommend this iron without reservations.

This is a quality product that performs better than expected.

I was a little disapointed that the waffle shape wasn't the same as the Mickey waffles you get at DisneyWorld. But my disapointment vanished after the first bite of cinnamon oatmeal waffle (the recipe is in the box).

The waffler is easy to use, easy to clean, and it's easy to store. Plus, you can't beat the price

Don't be fooled by the price, this waffle maker is great. The Mickey shape is a nice size that doesn't take too long to get done and the clean-up is easy. The cartoons on the outside are cute. I am very happy with this purchase.

We find this coffee maker very disappointing. It does not get the coffee nearly hot enough. We have to presoak the cafe' in hot water to get something close to a decent cup of coffee. And the idea that the coffee is kept hot is totally absurd. Then on top of this luke warm coffee, this coffee maker leaks water all over the counter. If you expect a hotcup of coffee ready for you in the morning or at anytime, this is not the coffee maker for you. Don't waste your time and money on this. If you want a show piece to set on on your counter and look good, but don't care about the coffee, then this maybe what you want. It does look nice, I'll give it that.

This coffee maker has not met my expectations. It is difficult to measure the amount of water added because of the stainless steel carafe, and the end result is not consistent even though it has a setting for "strong" -- I have used it 10 times and only about 4 times has the coffee actually been "strong." Very insconsistent, although I do like the fact that the carafe keeps the coffee warm for a long time without scalding. Also do not like the fact that is a basket styles as opposed to cone.

I received this coffee maker as a Christmas gift and I love it! I love the look of it and when I made coffee with it, everyone commented on how good the coffee was. It also keeps the coffee hot for several hours. One of my favorite features, and maybe why the coffee tastes so good, is that it filters the water and removes the chlorine. Overall, this is a great coffe maker for the money! I highly recommend it!!!!

We love this waffle maker. It is the best. Great waffle recipes included. Like timer feature. The waffles are tall and cooked perfect. I use the #5 for darkness and serve with strawberries and whipped cream. Enjoy!

I bought this machine because I liked the fact that it made 1.5" thick waffles, rather than the 1.25" waffles that the other flip machines make. I also liked the short handle of the iron and its compact appearance. I felt that the machine was sturdier than the Waring Pro waffle machine, the other machine I was thinking of buying. I was hestitant to spend $100 on a waffle machine. But I reasoned that if I was willing to pay $80 for the Waring Pro, I could pay $20 more for a machine I really wanted. I am definitely happy with my decision!

The first time I used the machine, I used a belgian waffle mix and a spray made for waffle machines. The first waffle was okay, but when I adjusted the browning level to 5, instead of the 3-4 suggested by the manufacturer, I got the crisp and fluffy waffle that I wanted. The machine beeps when it is hot enough to fill and again when the waffle is ready. The whole process went smoothly; there was no overflow, no dough got stuck and I was able to wipe the machine with a damp cloth when I was done. I also used a pastry brush to absord any left over grease and remove the one crumb that was left behind. I made four waffles for four people, but they were so big that we just split two between the four of us and saved the other two for later. Everyone loved the waffles! I don't remember how long it took to make all four waffles, but I don't believe that it took more than 30 minutes to heat up the waffle iron, mix the batter and cook the waffles (the mix had to stand for 15 minutes to allow the yeast to activate).

The machine is heavier than I expected, but not an unreasonable weight. I keep it on top of my kitchen cabinet because it takes up a lot of counter space, which is a bad thing in a small kitchen. It takes a while for the machine to cool down, longer than I expected. These are very minor drawbacks. I really love this machine, especially because now I don't have to rely on IHOP when I need a waffle fix!

Too bad, I missed on this New Waffle Iron when I shopped for a Professional series waffle iron. I got Waring Pro WMK300 model which does EXCELLENT Belgain Waffles and has great reviews here. I saw this NEW Villaware model in a friends house and it works as good as the Waring Pro model and does better in looks. It's much more compact and looks styish in kitchen. Maybe, someday I will get this because I find the Waring Pro model looks very ugly after seeing this model or the Kitchen-Aid model(way too expensive but makes 2 Waffles at a time)!

This model has all the features found in other Pro series models like beep indicator when waffle is done, browning setting, 180 degree flip etc. The finish and style of this is more like the $299 Kitchen-Aid model. Villaware also makes another model V3400 which has the stainless steel look. But, this model looks more compact because of the shorter handle.

Waring pro model has a plate that is supposed to collect the batter spill. I find this useless as most of the time the spill happens outside of this plate. So, I spread an Aluminim foil under the iron to aviod any spills on the units base to save my cleaning time. Anyone, who gets this model can do that as well.

The humidor has a nice dark wood looking finish and lined with felt, so it will not scratch your furniture. The humidifier and hygrometer is held on, by a Velcro strip so it does look a little cheap, but look at the price.

Overall, I say that you get the best little humidor that $20 can buy. The few months I have had it I have enjoyed it. Every time the lid is opened, the wonderful aroma of the cedar and hand rolled cigar smell pleases the senses of the body.

The company that shipped my order arrived in about 2-3 days. As well, charged less then actual shipping costs.

Bought this microwave at Sam's Club in January 2005 after my 10 year old microwave quit. It was so fantastic that my parents bought one a week later. Their microwave stopped working last month (of course, out of warranty). When they called, Panasonic said it was probably the fuse (which is a weird size that is hard to find) They gave up trying to find it and bought another microwave at a garage sale for $10.

When I was using mine tonight on the sensor reheat function, it stopped after 20 seconds, and the display cleared. Tried to do it again and the same thing happened, so I decided to wait and try after it sat for a bit. About an hour later, my daughter wanted to heat up something for 30 seconds so I said okay, helped her set it up, and walked away. I heard a small 'boom' and white smoke and the smell of burning plastic was coming from the microwave. This is ridiculous for a microwave to last barely over a year! The shortest lifespan on any previous microwave I have owned was 5 years and that was a very cheap one. While the Panasonic worked it was great, but I will never get another one because I expect a microwave to last longer than a year.

Update 6/21/2005
I called Panasonic today and they basically said someone would "call me in a week or two" I also called the repair company recommended by Panasonic and it was $43 just for a diagnostic. So, my mom and I both brought our microwaves and receipts back to Sam's Club today. After speaking with the manager, he allowed us to exchange our microwaves for new ones, and we paid the price difference of $17 (and also got the 3 year warranty for $14.99) So I guess I will still be using a Panasonic, and I highly recommend Sam's Club for their great return policy, but Panasonic gets no kudos for their customer service.

I replaced my 6 year old Sharp with this oven. It has performed well for the past 5 months.The sensor cook feature is nice,we shall see how it will hold up. Almost all small kitchen appliances are now made in China as is this model Panasonic is no exception. I have noticed a wide difference in quality from Chinese made items,some are good and others miss the mark. Buy from an Importer that will stand behind their product!

We have had our Panasonic NN-T995SF microwave for a month and have not had a problem. We are very pleased with it and especially like its automatic defrost, reheat, and cooking functions. No more burning or splattering with this microwave.

Our reasons to buy this particular unit were its power rating, cavity size, stainless construction, features, and price. After Amazon discounts the shipped price was $130.41, a third of the cost of the KitchenAid that it replaced. We have another microwave that is part of our KitchenAid combination convection oven/microwave, but use the Panasonic almost 100% of the time.