This is a great little microwave. We used to have a combination oven type microwave but discovered that we didn't really use it much so we wanted something that was just a microwave and not occupy to much space. You can get a normal size dinner plate in it. My only issue is that every time I set the clock I seem to cancel it when using the microwave controls, I know this is my fault but it is frustrating that by pressing the time button it automatically resets the time rather than just doing nothing. Other than that it would have had 5 stars.

I got this 2 years ago and our family uses this every day since then. The microwave is rather small but very powerful and reliable. I did not like its controls but got used to it after a few weeks. It fits a normal dinner plate just fine and heats up ready made meals very quickly, food is usually piping hot if you stick to the instructions, so I tend to set 30 seconds less for times above 3 mins. Rarely used for defrosting so can't provide opinion on that but it's a very reliable appliance overall.Update: after about 7.5 years of service it started turning itself on on its own which is quite worrying. I'm now in the market for a replacement. I modified my rating from 5 stars to 4 stars because of this.

Bought this to replace my Panasonic Inverter microwave which I only paid £69.99 3 years ago but was astonished to find its equivalent now costs nearly £150. Although my old microwave had a much larger capacity of 32 litres and a 900W turbo reheat etc, I had never used it for anything more exciting than heating up milk, soup, baked beans or the occasional ready meal. So, as cost was a major factor, but I still wanted a white Panasonic microwave with touch control, I decided to settle for this more compact NN-E271 Panasonic microwave.Being compact, it fits easily on the end of my worktop surface, measuring: width 43cm, height 25cm, depth 34cm. The door is hinged on the left. You need to allow clearance of 10cm at the rear, 15cm above and 5cm at the sides, although I would advise allowing more clearance on the left, as it vents on the left-hand side. Microwaves can overheat if the venting is blocked.The only problem I have with the compact size is that it cannot hold my oval shaped plates, as it only has a 25cm glass turntable. The clearance inside the microwave from the turntable to the top of the inside of the microwave is also a more compact 16cm. The only gripe I have is that the acrylic interior is grey coloured which is a little dark, and not so easy to see if clean (my previous Panasonic had a creamy white acrylic interior).All that said, it does want I need it to! If I need anything more, I'll use my hob or oven...

Bought this to replace my Panasonic Inverter microwave which I only paid £69.99 3 years ago but was astonished to find its equivalent now costs nearly £150. Although my old microwave had a much larger capacity of 32 litres and a 900W turbo reheat etc, I had never used it for anything more exciting than heating up milk, soup, baked beans or the occasional ready meal. So, as cost was a major factor, but I still wanted a white Panasonic microwave with touch control, I decided to settle for this more compact NN-E271 Panasonic microwave.

Being compact, it fits easily on the end of my worktop surface, measuring: width 43cm, height 25cm, depth 34cm. The door is hinged on the left. You need to allow clearance of 10cm at the rear, 15cm above and 5cm at the sides, although I would advise allowing more clearance on the left, as it vents on the left-hand side. Microwaves can overheat if the venting is blocked.

The only problem I have with the compact size is that it cannot hold my oval shaped plates, as it only has a 25cm glass turntable. The clearance inside the microwave from the turntable to the top of the inside of the microwave is also a more compact 16cm. The only gripe I have is that the acrylic interior is grey coloured which is a little dark, and not so easy to see if clean (my previous Panasonic had a creamy white acrylic interior).

All that said, it does want I need it to! If I need anything more, I'll use my hob or oven...