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MS4296OBS (Black), MS4296OSS (Stainless Steel), MS4296OBSS (Black Stainless Steel), etc...Reviewer Photos & Videos
tommy s.Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 5 reviews
Elegant microwave that does the right job
This microwave fit well in the built in compartment and looks very nice.
It has lot of functionality but mostly I like the defrost and cooking function. Now defrost will not cook the meat like the cheap microwave. And reheating and cooking is 2x faster than normal microwave.
Purchased in September 2021 at Myer Online Store for $200.00.
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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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JonoMGSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
ANOTHER DISAPPOINTED USER - STUPID TONES/NO TIMER
Whilst the product rates well across the board (including on Choice.com.au), the fact that the microwave has three big failings is almost enough for me to turf it.
The issues;
* crazy child-like (think Mario) tones when an operation is finished. AND there is no way to disable or change these tones.
* there is no timer - our previous microwave was the standard timer in the kitchen for all cooking
* if you want to change the time (daylight savings), you need to unplug the device for it to reset.
Seriously bad in terms of end-user experience. Like I said, operationally it works, but the experience is terrible.
Purchased in May 2021.
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AJ and Traycee KnightGreat Southern, WA
- 3 reviews
- NeoChef MS4296OWS (White)
- Verified purchase
Failed after just 5 Months of Normal Household Use
This was purchased 5 Months Ago and has only seen Home Based Normal Use. Then Today, the only thing that heats up is the Microwave Case and I mean HOT. The Microwave has obviously failed big time. I rang LG Assistance and that simply hangs up on you, then went online to their help site and the link doesn't work. My Family and I were very happy with the Unit, till today and it is a Shame that LG has such a terrible after-sale service. When it was working 9/10 for the Unit, but LG gets only a 2/10 for the after-service. Lets see if "ALBANY Retravision" does the right thing here
Purchased in April 2021 at Albany Retravision for $320.00.
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John S.
- 7 reviews
Obliterates 2.4ghz wifi signals
Cons:
- The inverter magnetron obliterates 2.4ghz wifi signals. If you don't suffer this issue, you're either not using 2.4ghz wifi, or your devices which use 2.4ghz wifi are kept far away from the microwave. This appears to be a problem for inverter magnetrons in general, not LG specifically.
- The "stainless steel" attracts smudges and fingerprints very easily, unlike Westinghouse models.
- There are rough seams in the plastic moulding at the top right corner of the door. At least the door lines up flush with the housing when closed,...Read more
unlike some other brands. - During the day, reflection of ambient light from the front window prevents you from seeing inside, despite LG's efforts to use bright internal LED illumination. At least they tried, unlike Samsung models which are practically opaque even at night.Purchased in September 2021 at The Good Guys for $250.00.
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Tiffany D.Perth, WA
- 4 reviews
- NeoChef MS4296OBC (Black)
- Verified purchase
Awesome Microwave!
This microwave is great.
It is super sleek to look and and touch screen. The little sound it makes when it is done is very pleasant too, not a harsh beeping like most microwaves.
It is very quiet and It heats up food quickly and evenly and i've noticed it doesn't splatter as much as my last microwave, which is great. It is great value for money and I am very glad I brought it.
Purchased in July 2021 at eBay for $154.00.
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Mr SmithMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 4 reviews
Appears good
This was purchased on reading reviews in this site. Bought last week. Initial view is that it is quite good. Minor issue with timer. Only seem to be able to set at 10 sec increments. Would like to be able to use 1 or at least 5 sec intervals. Also the door glass is quite dark. If you are using dark items in the cooking area, a little difficult to see the items. Overall pretty happy at present. Will definitely update if any issues identified.
Purchased in August 2021 at The Good Guys for $293.00.
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Chris S.Illawarra, NSW
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
- NeoChef MS4296OSS (Stainless Steel)
- Verified purchase
Simple to use
We got this microwave to replace our old LG that just stopped working one day.
This new one lives up to the LG name. It does a great job at heating food evenly and is very easy to use. I'm yet to find any inconsistencies with how warm the food is or how mushy/soggy it can be with other microwaves.
The controls are very easy to use. The door has a few buttons on it and covers a more detailed control panel, but for the everyday use, the time buttons and quick start on the door are more than enough. If you want to use a more specific feature, yo...Read more
u select it before you close the door. It's rather simple. My only gripe with this microwave is the song it plays when it has finished heating up. It's ok, but can get annoying quickly if your hands are full/dirty, and is a little to quiet if you are in another room. Overall, we are very happy with this microwave.Purchased in June 2021 at JB Hi-Fi Retail Stores for $249.00.
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Jacinda S.
- 4 reviews
Easy to use
I like the size and the tint also the notification it gives when the food is ready. I decided to up date my microwave and this one was definitely cost effective.
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SCSMelbourne
- 10 reviews
- 6 likes
- NeoChef MS4296OWS (White)
- Verified purchase
Great Microwave, love the look of it too
Needed a new microwave to replace our old one so decided to purchase this one. So glad we did as it is great! Love the black and white look as a point of difference to the usual looking microwaves, I prefer this to the stock standard all silver or black. The music it plays was nice at the start but can become a little annoying if you don’t take the food out of the microwave as soon as it’s finished as it keeps chiming to alert you it’s done, that’s the only thing that annoys me about this microwave. It’s a great machine. Loved the fact it was anti bacterial coated inside.
Purchased in May 2021 at Stan Cash for $212.00.
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Paul DiazAU
- 12 reviews
- NeoChef MS4296OBS (Black)
- Verified purchase
Works great
LG is the best band we ever owned
Very Good Microwave the food heat's up very well, no original texture lost
the programming features are very easy to use and understand
the design of the Microwave Match's our kitchen which is great
Purchased in January 2021 at Joyce Mayne Physical store for $309.00.
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Daniel MCCulloughPerth, WA
- 7 reviews
- 2 likes
LG 42L Stainless Steel Microwave
I purchased this microwave in hopes that it would last me a long time,
Let me tell you I will have this microwave for the next 10 years ! (according to the 10 year parts warranty)
The microwave itself is a snug fit in my pantry, it fits on the shelving almost perfectly, allowing me to hide it from view, thus giving me more room on my kitchen bench.
It heats cold items extremely fast, my old microwave would take a very long time, where as this one is very zippy.
Its also extremely easy to clean, after putting chickpea soup in the microwave ...Read more
i forgot to cover it, causing it to explode everywhere, I was able to clean the inside with just a paper towel due to the internal ceramic coating. My only issue is sometimes it wont register the press to start the microwave, meaning you may have to press quite hard to get it going.Purchased in June 2021 at JB Hi-Fi for $249.00.
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PeterMelbourne
- 5 reviews
- NeoChef MS4296OSS (Stainless Steel)
- Verified purchase
LG 42L Microwave Sleek, Stylish
Purchased the LG 1200W Stainless Steel 42L Microwave Oven July 2022. It's sleek, stylish and has plenty of room to cook/reheat food. The stainless steel compliments our other stainless steel appliances and is easy to clean. The instructions are fairly easy to follow and has numerous preset menu function. So far we have only used it to heat food and it has done it quickly and evenly. The only negative I find is you can't set the timer less than 30 seconds using the touch pad. You can increase and decrease the timer once it has started by sliding...Read more
your finger left or right on the - or + control pad. Depending on the amount of time initially selected this can increase or decrease the timer by 10 sec - 1 minute increments. Otherwise for shorter reheating that requires less than 30 seconds you will need to manually stop it before the 30 seconds is up. One other annoying feature I find is it plays a tune instead of a chime once the timer cycle has completed. It also comes with a two year manufacturers Warranty.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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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GossySydney
- 4 reviews
- 4 likes
Where's the Timer function?
The microwave is good to live with, however we couldn't find the Timer function. We looked in the instruction manual and Online and yup, you guessed it, no mention of it. So this was disappointing on an appliance that rates itself up there with the best.
Purchased in November 2021 for $300.00.
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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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RebeccaHobart, TAS
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
Simplicity to a T!
Programming and controls are well designed and intuitive to use. Absolutely love the minimalist and sleek look. The cute tunes and noises are not too loud of offensive either. 10/10
Purchased in January 2021 at The Good Guys.
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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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UnimpressedBrisbane
- 8 reviews
- 15 likes
Excellent
We had a Smeg and I thought I’d was good. But it only lasted a couple of years. I actually came into product review to choose this LG. The ratings were high and the price from good guys was great. So we decided to give it a go. This oven has the inverter defrost and that is excellent. No more cooked edges with frozen centres on defrost. The ability to use the simple glass controls with the door close or the more detailed keypad with the door opened is handy. The oven is powerful with 1200 watts. The only thing I don’t like is the annoying tune ...Read more
it plays when it’s finished. The rest of our devices are pretty much Miele but they don’t make microwaves really which is a shame because I have never had any Miele device die, but this oven holds its own against its German siblings. So both thumbs up so far.Purchased in January 2021 at The Good Guys for $288.00.
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BiancaSouthern and Hills, SA
- 20 reviews
- NeoChef MS4296OMBS (Matte Black)
- Verified purchase
Great little machine!
Great little microwave, so much better then the one i replaced it with! works well, easy to use and so quiet! Con is it shows fingerprints easily so i have to wipe it regularly
Purchased in May 2021 at The Good Guys for $290.00.
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Questions & Answers
scottalamontasked
We have the LG NeoChef MS4296OBS for about 6 months. From day 1 we have had an intermittent issue with the door closing. It tells us that the door is not closed. Does not seem to matter whether you close the door gently or hard it still intermittently shows the door error. HELP PLEASE
1 answer
Sounds like a fault to me. Call LG, it will still be under warranty.
Never had that issue with ours.
Lisa M.asked
Difference between the auto sensor model and the smart intervenor
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WGoldbergasked
What do the tones sound like?
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