RhinoPerth, WA
- 2 reviews
Works well, when THEY worked
I bought a MS4296 about two months ago. It took some getting used to as far as the touch panel behind the door is concerned, but the end result of the cooking was brilliant (it replaced an old 800W Machine).
Three weeks to the day of purchase, the touch panel stopped working. It didn’t matter how you pressed the panel buttons, they just wouldn’t register. It was replaced in Store by the same model.
13 days after the replacement was picked up, it started making a loud mechanical noise under the Turn Table. The noise would start before the Turn ...Read more
Table started moving, so I guess it’s in the mechanical setup underneath. Back to the shop it goes where I purchased a different Manufacturers offering. Very disappointed as I really liked the power and design of this product. It just seems to me the Quality has a lot to answer for. On both occasions where I returned the Microwave, there was another identical Unit being exchanged too!
Purchased in March 2021 for $299.00.
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BethGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 2 reviews
Good looks, worked well....until it died
We bought this microwave in late October 2017 and it has been working well since then. Some people find the 'chime' tune annoying, I actually quite like it! Functions are good, take a little while to get used to programming inside the door - I'd often close the door then remember I need to open it again to program the function. The lack of a timer was a little annoying to begin with, as I'd previously often have the timer on my oven going for one thing and the timer on my old 45+ year old microwave for something else.
This morning I put my cof...Read more
Purchased in October 2021 at Harvey Norman for $258.00.
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Emily LawsonNew South Wales
- 2 reviews
Excellent Product
I never knew buying a better microwave will impact my foods texture.
Control features are easy to use and it looks fancy in my kitchen. The finishing of the microwave as an overall is a 10/10
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Jenny L.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Stopped heating
I purchased this microwave exactly 2 years and 1 month ago, and today it has stopped heating. All the buttons and functions work fine, it starts spinning when your food is heating but when you take your food out it is still COLD even after 4 minutes. The heating has completely stopped.
Purchased in December 2021 at Harvey Norman for $320.00.
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Aly_SSydney
- 21 reviews
- NeoChef MS4296OBSS (Black Stainless Steel)
- Verified purchase
Great microwave - very simple to use, clean design and heats evenly
Bought this based on great reviews and have not looked back. Sits beautifully in our kitchen.
Easy to use functions with both access on the outer door as well as inside the door.
Heats very evenly which is wonderful especially as a busy mum I am constantly throwing half drunk teas in the microwave for a quick spin.
Only thing to note is that it does collect more condensation compared to our old non-inverter SMEG so sometimes I need to leave the door open to dry it out.
It's very quiet and makes cute (or annoying depending on your taste) music when it's ready.
Purchased in May 2021 at Appliances Online.
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marron07Mid North Coast, NSW
- 21 reviews
Best Microwave Ever
This microwave is so easy to operate compared to others we've used. The outside panel lets it start operating for 30 secs with one touch and continues the add 30 second intervals with each touch. The panel inside lets you program any combination of power and time and has a special defrost function. Special programs include Reheat, Soften, Melt, Keep Warm and Make Yoghurt. I haven't used any special programs yet. The outside is very sleek looking with stainless steel and black glass and inside is easy to clean enamel. The time is very easy to set which is important to us since we have frequent power outages.
Best of all is a two year parts and labour warranty and an additional 8 years on all parts of the magnetron.
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Kong L.Metropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 4 reviews
- NeoChef MS4296OBSS (Black Stainless Steel)
- Verified purchase
Great microwave easy to use
Bought this microwave during goodguys ebay sale. Great machine. When finished cooking music is played instead of a ding sound. But easy to leave finger print on the control panel. Because it is piano black
Purchased in September 2021 at The Good Guys for $279.00.
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snapback
- 45 reviews
Cooks beautifully, looks great, BUT.......
This is a great microwave, it's looks are minimalistic, and it cooks really well. However, the controls are downright stupid. I suggest it has been designed by someone who has never used a microwave oven, or has never actually used this one. It is impossible to select 45 seconds to cook (or anything that ends in a 5). The minimum time selection is 10 seconds, and multiples thereof. Too bad if 40 seconds isn't quite enough, but 50 seconds is too much. Yes, you can stop it manually at 45 seconds, but really? When I bought this one, I didn't reall...Read more
y know what to expect - I had read the reviews and thought I could get used to it. However, I find the controls so irritating, that if I had my time again, I would have bought one with conventional controls. As I said, it performs flawlessly as a microwave oven, but the controls are simply ridiculous.Purchased in March 2021 at Appliances Online for $250.00.
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TimSydney, NSW
- 4 reviews
- NeoChef MS4296OBSS (Black Stainless Steel)
- Verified purchase
Elegant looking and reliable cooking and reheat of food
Its simple and elegant looking with flush flat face that is easy to clean.
Most importantly it cooks and reheats food EVENLY. Love the defrosting function that actually thawls throughout. Only con is the tune it plays when it ends.
Purchased in July 2021 at The Good Guys Online store for $269.00.
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Worked well but frustrating.
Two years and four days after purchase it died. It worked except that it plays a tune when finished and this does get tiresome - what is wrong with a couple of subtle beeps. At a change in time you have to turn the unit off and back on to set the new time - twice a year and when mounted in a cabinet it can be awkward. You can only set in 10 second increments - a common problem with models now. The selection of auto mode requires looking at a table - after a while you get to know to set to 3 for auto cooking vegetables. The display does not assi...Read more
st in selecting modes. The opening and closing the door often causes the whole microwave to slide around. Sometimes the touch sensitive buttons do not work - a problem when you need it to stop in a hurry - you end up opening the door to stop the microwave. To access most of the functions you have to open the door. It does show fingerprints and needs to be wiped often - sometimes triggering the touch buttons. Have now bought a 44L panasonic - so much better - simple beeps - can set the time - we will see how it goes.Purchased in February 2021 for $250.00.
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chris rayerouxGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 10 reviews
- 1 like
- NeoChef MS4296OBSS (Black Stainless Steel)
- Verified purchase
Couldn't be more beautiful
A microwave is a microwave. It performs all the task that it is supposed to, but it looks absolutely beautiful. All ugly buttons hidden, very sleek as there is only one door that goes from edge to edge (L to R). All features behind the door are the ones rarely used, so its a great place for it to be. All the everyday used buttons are easily accessed in the front.
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Jen50SYDNEY
- 6 reviews
Beautiful microwave
The LG NeoChef microwave is simple, streamlined and beautiful. The door is soft closing, recessed and there is an easy to use swipe timer. The detailed cooking options are on the inside giving it a clean appearance on the outside. The white LED light gives it a nice illumination as well.
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thubleau2Hunter Region, NSW
- 46 reviews
- 1 like
- NeoChef MS4296OBSS (Black Stainless Steel)
- Verified purchase
Nice Looker but let down by Programs.
I bought this in September 2018 to replace an old Sharp.
My first impressions were how clean, stylish and modern it looked.
The swipe feature at the front is easy to master and a nice touch.
The hidden functions behind the door is also a nice touch and now after using the oven I can see why they hid them.
Simply this micro wave is flawed like so many others because their programs just don't work as well as they should.
i tried the defrost, weighed the meat, looked at the cook time and knew straight away this would cook the meat and sure e...Read more
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LeoHORNET BANK
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Decent microwave for the size
Bought this around 8 months ago. We decided to get one without a turn table and boy did it make our lives easier. The cleaning process of this microwave is so easy, we just wipe the sides and flatbed.
This microwaves is also very strong and can heat up food very quickly. There is a cooling mode which automatically switches on when the microwave gets to hot after using it. However the noise is a bit loud.
The exterior design is sleek and minimalist. Buttons are easy to press and instructions are quite clear.
Overall very satisfied with this purchase!
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KimSydney Surrounds, NSW
- 7 reviews
- 2 likes
- NeoChef MS4296OBSS (Black Stainless Steel)
- Verified purchase
Very Pleased
Purchased an LG brand microwave as the other LG brand items in my home, work well.
My 15 year old Sharp microwave (sadly no longer with us) was an 800wt so I am still getting use to this new LG 1200wt oven. Things cook far quicker than the old one but finding it fairly easy to use.
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LozSouth Australia
- 9 reviews
- 28 likes
Great microwave!
I’ve owned three microwaves and this is by far the best one I’ve ever owned. I love the sleek look; with no buttons but more of a touch pad. I also love how the main controls are in inside the unit door. Internally the microwave is super easy to clean; it appears to be a non stick, you just wipe it down. The microwave heats food evenly and quickly. The defrost function defrosts meat just right; with no dry cooked edges. Overall a great unit!
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Kyna
- 4 reviews
PERFECT
Very minimalistic, yet functions smoothly and perfectly. Easy to use ! Someone who is looking for a fast and a microwave that does the job, definitely look into this NEOCHEF! 9/10. Needs some improvement, but nothing is perfect ... It warms and cooks everything to perfection and opens and closes very easily
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Paulkit
- 5 reviews
Looks good and works well
Bought this at Harvey Norman, bit pricy but everyone who has been over at our place has mentioned that it looks pretty nice, works well and size is good too. Latest technology, heats food evenly, fast heating as it's powerful. Buttons are easy to operate and safe around kids too.
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Bob RaisbeckSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 11 reviews
- 2 likes
It is Great
It has all the Features I need Like Different Country Meals Settings E G Australia,
Italian, Middle Eastern and French It Cooks Fast the Meals are Perfect when Cooked in my L G NeoChef
it has a child lock, you can grill in it you can even steam cook all vegetables
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Kev CMid North Coast, NSW
- 3 reviews
- NeoChef MS4296OBSS (Black Stainless Steel)
- Verified purchase
Beautiful BUT!
The unit is very attractive and by the feedback is likely just about the best out there, that is why we have bought it. In fact we have bought two (2). The first one had an issue immediately in as much as it would not let me enter the weight of the food in the Sensor function. I took the unit back to Harvey Norman (HN) and they replaced it immediately. The second unit was set up and had exactly the same problem. Rang HN and they chased the LG rep, in the meanwhile I rang LG customer service who said to take it back to the retailer and get anoth...Read more
er one, I explained this was a repeat issue and they eventually referred me to some LG service agent locally whom I rang and was informed they only do white-goods! HN called back and said they would refund or replace with another brand if I wished, can't fault the people at HN. Does anyone else experienced this issue, or have all of you with this unit tried the Sensor unit? If not, please do and let me know if there is a problem as this may be a manufacturing fault. NEW: Have just spoken to the "Troubleshooting Team" at LG who advise that a weight for the Sensor cook function is not required. The weight is required on the smaller MS259 unit. So all is well but I am still amazed that this machine can actually sense the amount of food that needs to be cooked. Thank you David for your advice as well. I have reviewed my rating in light of this knowledge. I have also suggested that the instruction be more specific on this issue with the MS429.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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