When you open door does a light go on inside? or only while cooking?
1159396
Yes, when you open the door, the light goes on. It goes off when you close it. It turns back on when you start the cooking process.
1855421
Does this Panasonic MW interior light come on when the door is open? I've spent a couple of hours on this. Only user Q/A pages know the answer. Which is: "No. Screw you." The help lines, even Panasonic's own, are clueless or wrong. Ditto the user manuals. Folks, almost no Panasonic MW light is on when the door is open. You heard it here first. This is a deal breaker if you must set your MW in a dimly lit place. All other manufacturer's models have light when the door is open. Panasonic says that light off saves energy. That rationale insults anyone who turns on a light to see what he is working on. Panasonic is arrogant. Does this Panasonic MW interior light come on when the door is open? I've spent a couple of hours on this. Only user Q/A pages know the answer. Which is: "No. Screw you." The help lines, even Panasonic's own, are clueless or wrong. Ditto the user manuals. Folks, almost no Panasonic MW light is on when the door is open. You heard it here first. This is a deal breaker if you must set your MW in a dimly lit place. All other manufacturer's models have light when the door is open. Panasonic says that light off saves energy. That rationale insults anyone who turns on a light to see what... » Read More Does this Panasonic MW interior light come on when the door is open? I've spent a couple of hours on this. Only user Q/A pages know the answer. Which is: "No. Screw you." The help lines, even Panasonic's own, are clueless or wrong. Ditto the user manuals. Folks, almost no Panasonic MW light is on when the door is open. You heard it here first. This is a deal breaker if you must set your MW in a dimly lit place. All other manufacturer's models have light when the door is open. Panasonic says that light off saves energy. That rationale insults anyone who turns on a light to see what he is working on. Panasonic is arrogant. « Show Less
1116679
No it won't, you have to open the door and close it before the light will go on. You have to change the presure in side the house. In my home you can turn it on by closing the bath room door, or bed room door,the fridge, or evan lighting will turn it on. But just touching the door nob will not do it, you have to open and close the door.
145751
Hi, the light button is just like a refrigerator light, when you close the door it pushes and holds the button in, when you open the door the button is released and the light comes on. So as long as the door is able to hold the button in while being cracked open it will work. I used mine in a cabinet door and a closed door and works great
1776169
Yes the light comes on when the door is opened. This was a great find for the price. When first got it did some rattle and all I had to do was tighten two screws on the side. Nice microwave and sharp with the stainless on the front.
1666323
Yes, there is a light, which is on during operation and if you leave the door open after food has been cooked or defrosted. However there is a screen on the window that makes it difficult to see the food being cooked.
690061
No, the light will remain off only until you close the door and press "start" only then will you see the light. This was also mentioned by other reviewers and so I know its not just me. I guess Panasonic engineers didn't think this was of no importance.
757001
No, it does NOT and it's a pain in the neck after having a unit that did have a light in it. I have to turn on the overhead kitchen lights to see inside. Would not buy this unit again.
129333
The light comes on when the door is open. The light will stay on all night if you forget to close the door. It is on when the unit is running.
365380
Like all other microwaves, the light does come on when the door is opened. It also is on when running.
1092657
When not in use the glass door appears dark because it's dark inside the toaster oven. When I'm cooking the light is on and you will see inside during that time. Ur welcome!
1320242
Is this Panasonic MW interior light on when the door is open? Only user Q/A pages have the answer. Which is: "No. Screw you." The help lines, even Panasonic's, are wrong. Ditto the user manuals. Folks, almost no Panasonic MW light is on when the door is open. You heard it here first. This is a deal breaker if your MW is in a dimly lit place. All other manufacturer's MWs have light when the door is open. Panasonic says that light off saves energy. That rationale insults anyone who turns on a light to see what he is working on. Panasonic is arrogant.
1138556
There is a little door on the side of the unit that opens up. You will see the light from the UV bulb shining through if it is on. (Read your manual!)
1093080
Yes, you can absolutely see through the door while it's microwaving and the light is on. You can't really see inside when the light is off, so you do have to open the door in that case.
757004
it comes on when operating but not when you open the door. Great Microwave. Reheat sensor is the best!
472579
No, there is NOT an indicator light. I wish it did have that. I always just unplug it as soon as my dish is done.
95197
Just tested it out and no the light does not come on when you open the door. I see that another reader responded that it does come on automatically so there might be a way to set the light but I haven't had time to investigate by reading the manual so to my knowledge it does not automatically come on.