Panasonic 20L Grill Microwave NN-GT221W, Wire Rack, ₹8,280

Want a grill microwave from Panasonic for well under ₹10,000? The Panasonic 20L Grill Microwave (model NN-GT221WFDG) adds grilling, a wire rack and 38 auto-cook menus to a compact 20L oven. It was ₹8,280 when we checked (MRP ₹11,200), with 4.4★ from 608 ratings, 400+ bought in the past month and the #1 rank in Microwaves with Grill. It ranks #7 in our Best Microwave Ovens Under ₹10,000 list with an overall score of 6.7/10.

WHO IT'S FOR

Small families and couples who want browning and crisping for snacks and toast, and want a grill model cheaper than IFB's.

SOLO, GRILL OR CONVECTION?

A solo microwave only uses microwaves: it reheats, defrosts, boils milk, makes tea and cooks simple dishes like dal, khichdi, poha and steamed vegetables. A grill microwave adds a heating element at the top, so it can also brown and crisp food such as paneer tikka, kebabs, toast and pizza. A convection microwave adds a fan and heater as well, so it can bake cakes and bread and roast like a small OTG. Under ₹10,000 most good options are solo, a few are grill, and convection models are rare. Buy for what you will really cook, not for the longest feature list.

WHAT SIZE DO YOU NEED?

As a rough guide, 20 litres suits one to three people and normal reheating, while 23–25 litres fits a full dinner plate or a bigger casserole more easily and suits a family of three to five. Check your counter space too: measure the width and depth, and leave a few centimetres free at the back and sides for ventilation.

CAPACITY AND TYPE

20 litres, with a glass turntable. Outside size is 48.6 cm wide, 40.5 cm deep and 29.2 cm high, so it is bigger outside than most 20L models. It is a grill microwave, so it scores 7.5/10 for type; capacity scores 6.0/10.

POWER

The bullets list 800W microwave output. Amazon's spec table lists 1000W, which is probably the grill or input figure; Panasonic does not say which on this page, and power levels are not stated. We score on 800W: 7.0/10.

AUTO-COOK MENUS AND CONTROLS

38 preset auto-cook menus, fewer than IFB's 61 on its grill model. Controls are a touch keypad (membrane), which Panasonic says is sensitive and easy to wipe. Menus score 6.5/10 and controls 7.5/10.

CLEANING

No steam or vapor clean program is listed on this model, and the cavity coating is not named. Cleaning scores 6.0/10.

SAFETY

The spec table lists a child lock. Safety scores 7.0/10.

ACCESSORIES

In the box: a wire rack for grilling, a glass tray, user manual and warranty card. Accessories score 7.5/10.

WARRANTY

1 year comprehensive on the product, with no extra magnetron cover listed. Warranty scores 5.0/10.

LISTING NOTES

The 800W vs 1000W conflict is noted above. The listing has very few bullets, so we cannot confirm combination (micro + grill) modes from this page. The weight is listed as 29.63 pounds (about 13.4 kg). Made in Thailand, sold by Dawntech Electronics and shipped by Amazon; delivery was showing Friday, 30 October.

TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS

Use the wire rack only in grill mode. Put a plate under the rack to catch drips. Wipe the cavity after each grill session, since there is no steam clean.

HOW IT COMPARES AT THIS PRICE

The IFB 20L Grill (₹9,990) has 61 menus, steam clean and a 3-year magnetron warranty, but costs more and was nearly out of stock. The SHARP 25L Grill (₹7,590) is bigger and cheaper, but lists no child lock and has far fewer ratings.

VALUE FOR MONEY

A trusted grill microwave with a rack at ₹8,280: 7.0/10.

VERDICT

The Panasonic NN-GT221W is the sensible grill pick if the IFB 20PG4S is out of stock or you want to save about ₹1,700.

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