Panasonic NN-S558 Microwave Owner's Manual

Panasonic.
Operating Instructions
Microwave Oven
Model NN-S658 / NN-S558
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This manual contains Safety Instructions, Operating Instructions and Maintenance of the oven.
For Cooking Guide and Parts information, see page 13.
Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Microwave Oven.
Please read the instructions completely.
Let's Start to Use Your Oven!—page 8.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and
that there is no damage to the:
(1) door (bent),
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
STAPLE YOUR STORE RECEIPT HERE.
The serial number of this product may be
found on the right side of the oven door Model No.
opening. You should note the mode! number
and the serial number of this oven in the space Serial No.
provided and retain this book as a permanent
record of your purchase for future reference. Date of Purchase
© Copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 1998.
Before Operating
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Technical Specifications ........02000 0044444 ee ea A Bottorn of this Page
NN - $658 (1.3 cu. ft.)
NN - $558 (1.0 cu. ft.)
Power consumption:
Output:*
Outside Dimensions
(H x W x D):
Oven Cavity Dimensions
(Hx W x D}:
Operating Frequency:
Uncrated Weight (Approx):
14.0 Amps, 1600 W
1100 W
12” x 217 x 16%"
(306 x 555 x 425mm)
9/6” x 14She" X 15e"
(232 x 380 x 402mm)
2,450 MHz
38 lbs. (17.2 kg)
14.0 Amps, 1600 W
1100 W
12” x 20” x 14%"
(306 x 510 x 360mm)
9" x 1376" x 1356”
(229 x 353 x 338mm)
2,450 MHz
34 Ibs. (15.3 kg)
"IEC 705-88 Test procedure
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your microwave oven is a cooking device and you should use as Much care as you use with a stove or any other cooking device.
When using this electric appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WAR N | № Ст. reduce the risk of bums, electric
shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
1.
2.
Read all instructions before using the appliance.
Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY,” found inside of the front cover.
. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”
found on page 3.
. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
installation instructions found on page 3.
5. Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.
6. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Do not use this product near water—for example, near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,
and the like.
. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this
manual, Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appli-
ance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or
dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come
together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive
soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
. Do not allow children to use this appliance, unless closely
supervised by an adult.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or
plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged
or dropped.
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service
personnel, Contact the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—
for example, closed glass jars—may explode and should not
be heated in this oven.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper,
plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
(b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in oven.
(c) If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door
closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or
shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
(d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
General Use
1. DO NOT tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to
door, control pane! housing, safety interlock switches or any
other part of the oven. Do NOT remove outer panel from
oven. Repairs should only be done by a qualified service
person.
. DO NOT operate the oven empty. The microwave energy will
reflect continuously throughout the oven if food or water is not
present to absorb energy. This could damage the oven and
result in the danger of a fire.
. DO NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or any other non-food
products. Do NOT clean this oven with any product that is
labeled as containing corrosive chemicals. The heating of
corrosive chemicals in this oven can cause radiation leaks.
. DO NOT dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in oven.
They may catch fire.
. DO NOT use recycled paper products unless the paper product
is labeled as safe for microwave oven use. Recycled paper
products may contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or
fires when used.
. DO NOT use newspapers or paper bags for cooking. Fire
can result.
. DO NOT hit or strike contro! panel. Damage to controls may
occur, Fire can result.
. POT HOLDERS should always be used when removing
items from the oven. Heat is transferred from the HOT food
to the cooking container and from the cooking container to
the Glass Tray. Glass Tray can be very HOT after removing
cooking container from oven.
. DO NOT store flammable matenals next to, on top of, or in the
oven. These could be fire hazards.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For proper use of your oven read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.
INSTALLATION & GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Examine Your Oven
Unpack oven, remove all packing matenal, and examine the oven
for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in
the door. Notify dealer immediately if oven is damaged. DO NOT
install if oven is damaged.
Placement of Oven
1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface. For proper
operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow. Allow 3 inches
(8 em) of space on both sides of the oven and 1 inch (2.5 cm) of
space of space on top of oven.
а. DO NOT block air vents. if they are blocked during operation,
the oven may overheat. If the oven overheats, a thermal
safety device will tum the oven off. The oven will remain
inoperable until it has cooled.
b. DO NOT place oven near a hot damp surface such as a gas
or electric range.
c. DO NOT operate oven when room humidity is too high.
2. This oven was manufactured for household use only.
Grounding Instructions
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical
short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
WARNING—Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a
risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is property grounded. If it is necessary to
use an extension cord, use only a three wire extension cord that
has a three blade grounding plug, and a three slot receptacle that
will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the
extension cord should be equal to or greater than the electrical
rating of the appliance.
Power Supply
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the nsks
resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer
cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be
used if care is exercised in their use.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used, (1) the marked
electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord shoutd be at
least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the
extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and (3)
the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over
the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children
or tripped over accidentally.
Wiring Requirements
1. The oven must be on a SEPARATE CIRCUIT. No other
appliance should share the circuit with the microwave oven.
If it does, the branch circuit fuse may blow, the circuit breaker
may trip, or the food may cook slower than the times
recommended in this manual.
2. The VOLTAGE used must be the same as specified on this
microwave oven (120 V). Using a higher voltage is dangerous
and may result in a fire or other accident causing oven damage.
Using a lower voltage wilt cause slow cooking.
Panasonic is NOT responsible for damage resulting from the
use of the oven with other than specified voltage.
3. The oven must be plugged into at least a 20 AMP, 120 VOLT,
60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET. Where a
standard two-prong outlet is —
encountered, it is the personal EE, D
responsibility and obligation of the
consumer to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
outlet.
4. ATEMPORARY CONNECTION with a two-prong adapter may
be made where LOCAL CODES PERMIT. Unless the cover
screw is grounded through the house wiring, attaching the
adapter grounding plate to the
cover screw will not ground the RE
oven. If there is any doubt that AE GF ©
the cover screw is grounded,
have it checked by an
electrician.
Radio Interference
1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to
your radio, TV or similar equipment.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by
taking the following measures:
a. Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven. (See Care of
Your Microwave Oven)
b. Place the radio, TV, etc. away from the microwave oven
as far as possible.
c. Use a properly installed antenna to obtain stronger signal
reception.
Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven
1) HOME CANNING / DRYING FOODS / SMALL
QUANTITIES OF FOODS
» Do not use your oven for home canning or the heating of
any closed jar. Pressure will build up and the jar may
explode. Your oven cannot maintain the food at the proper
canning temperature. Improperly canned food may spoil
and be dangerous to consume.
e Small quantities of food or foods with low moisture content
can dry out, bum or catch on fire.
« Do not dry meats, herbs, fruits or vegetables in your oven.
IMPORTANT
Proper cooking depends on time set and weight of food. If
you use a smaller portion than recommended and cook at
the time for the recommended portion, fire can result.
If a fire occurs, turn oven off and leave oven door closed.
Disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse
or circuit breaker panel.
2) POPCORN
Popcorn must be popped in a microwave oven corn popper.
Microwave popcom which pops in its own package is also
available. Follow рорсот manufacturers’ directions and use a
brand suitable for the wattage of your microwave oven. Never
leave oven unattended when popping popcorn. Allow the
popcom bag to coo! before opening it. To prevent steam
bums, always open the bag away from your face and body.
CAUTION:
When using pre-packaged microwave popcorn, follow
recommended package instructions. Check package
weight before using the Popcorn pad. Set the oven for
the weight of the popcorn package. (see page 8)
if these instructions are not followed, the popcorn may
not pop adequately or may ignite and cause a fire.
3) DEEP FAT FRYING
« Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven.
Cooking oils may burst into flames and may cause damage
to the oven and perhaps result in burns. Microwave utensils
may not be able to withstand the temperature of the hot oil,
and could shatter.
4) EGGS
« Do not heat eggs in their shell in a microwave oven.
Pressure will build up and the eggs will explode.
5) FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS
+ Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole squash and
sausages are examples of foods with nonporous skins.
These types of foods must be pierced before microwave
cooking to prevent their bursting.
» Use fresh potatoes for baking and cook until just done.
Overcooking causes dehydration and may cause a fire. Use
recommended weights or fire may occur.
6) LIQUIDS
« Heated liquids can erupt if not mixed with air. Do not heat
liquids in your microwave oven without first stirring.
7) GLASS TRAY / COOKING UTENSILS / FOIL
« Cooking utensils get hot during microwaving. Use
potholders when removing utensils from the oven or when
removing lids or plastic wrap covers from cooking utensils
to avoid bums.
* The glass tray will get hot during cooking. It should be
allowed to cool before handling or before paper products,
such as paper plates or microwave popcom bags, are
placed in the oven for microwave cooking.
+ When using foil, skewers, warming rack or utensils made of
metal in the oven, allow at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) of space
between metal material and interior oven walls. If arcing
occurs (sparking) remove metal material {skewers etc.)
and/or transfer to a non-metallic container.
« Dishes with metallic trim should not be used, as arcing may
occur.
8) PAPER TOWELS / CLOTHS
e Do not use paper towels or cloths which contain a synthetic
fiber woven into them. The synthetic fiber may cause the
towel to ignite.
» Do not use paper bags or recycled paper products in the
microwave oven.
9) BROWNING DISHES / OVEN COOKING BAGS
» Browning dishes or grills are designed for microwave
cooking only. Always follow instructions provided by the
manufacturer. Do not preheat browning dish more than 6
minutes.
» | an oven cooking bag is used for microwave cooking,
prepare according to package directions. Do not use a wire
twist-tie to close bag.
10) THERMOMETERS
« Do not use a conventional meat thermometer in your oven.
Arcing may occur. Microwave-safe thermometers are
available for both meat and candy.
11) BABY FORMULA / FOOD
« Do not heat baby formula or food in the microwave oven.
The glass jar or surface of the food may appear warm while
the interior can burn the infant's mouth and esophagus.
12) REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS
* When reheating pastry products, check temperatures of
any fillings before eating. Some foods have fillings which
heat faster and can be extremely hot while the surface
remains warm to the touch (ex. Jelly Donuts).
13) GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES
e Do not use the oven for any reason other than the
preparation of food.
+ Do not leave oven unattended while in use.
ITEM MICROWAVE COMMENTS
Yes, for Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of meat or
Aluminum Foil Shielding poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close
only to oven wall or if too much foil is used.
Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking only. Check
Browning Dish Yes browning dish information for instructions and heating chart. Do not
preheat for more than 6 minutes.
Brown paper bags No May cause a fire in the oven.
Dinnerware Check manufacturers’ use and care directions for use in microwave
Labelled “Microwave-Satle” Yes heating. Some dinnerware may state on the back of the
dish, "Oven-Microwave Safe".
Other Dinnerware ? Use CONTAINER TEST below.
Disposable polyester Yes Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Can be
Paperboard Dishes purchased in grocery stores.
rast ood Garton No Metal handle may cause arcing.
Frozen Dinner Tray Frozen dinners may be heated in foil tray, if tray is less than %-inch
Metal Yes (2 cm) high. Place foil tray in center of oven. Leave at least 1-inch
(2.5 cm) space between foil tray and oven walls. Heat only 1 foil
Microwave-safe Yes tray in the oven at time. For containers more than *%-inch (2 cm) deep,
remove food and place in a similar size microwave-safe container.
Glass Jars Yes, | Remove lid. Heat food until just warm, not HOT. Most glass jars are not
use caution heat resistant. Do not use for cooking.
Glassware
Heat Resistant Yes tdeat for microwave cooking and browning.
Oven Glassware & (See CONTAINER TEST below)
Ceramics
Metal Bakeware No Not recommended for use in microwave ovens.
Metal Twist Ties No May cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven.
Follow manutact rors directions. Close pag with the nylon tie
; ided, 1 m the end of the bag, or a pi n
Oven Cooking Bag Yes string. Do Mol Coss with metal twist tie. Make six Pancha [1 em) slits
near the closure.
Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that require short
Paper Plates & Cups Yes cooking times such as hot dogs. 9
Paper Towels & Napkins Yes Use to warm rolls and sandwiches by microwave,
Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Safe for use in microwave,
Parchment Paper Yes microwave/convection and conventional ovens.
Plastic
Microwave-Sate Yes Should be labeled, "Suitable for microwave heating.” Check
Cookware manufacuters’ directions for recommended uses.
Reheat & Storage Yes, Some microwave-safe plastic dishes are not suitable
use caution for cooking foods with high fat or sugar content. The heat from hot
food may cause the plastic to warp.
Melamine No This material absorbs microwave energy. Dishes get HOT!
Plastic Foam Cups Yes Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Use to bring foods to
a low serving temperature.
Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and prevent spattering.
Plastic Wrap Yes Should be labelled “Suitable for Microwave Heating". Check package
directions.
Use only tor short term reheating and to brin
Straw, Wicker, Wood Yes food os low serving temperature. 9
Thermometers
Microwave-safe, only Yes Use only microwave-safe meat and candy thermometers.
Conventional No Not suitable for use in microwave oven, will cause sparks and get hot.
Wax paper Yes Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.
CONTAINER TEST
TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a 1-cup glass measure with water and place it in the
microwave oven along with the container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at HIGH. If the container is microwave oven-safe, the
container should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container is hot, it has absorbed some microwave
energy and should NOT be used. This test cannot be used for plastic containers.
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Bone and Fat: Both bone and fat affect cooking. Bones may
cause irregular cooking. Meat next to the tips of bones may
overcook while meat positioned under a large bone, such as a
ham bone, may be undercooked. Large amounts of fat absorb
microwave energy and the meat next to these areas may
overcook.
Density: Porous, airy foods such as breads, cakes or rolls
take less time to cook than heavy, dense foods such as
potatoes and roasts.
Quantity: Two potatoes take longer to cook than one potato.
As the quantity of the food increases so does the cooking
time.
When cooking small amounts of food such as one or two
potatoes, do not leave oven unattended. The moisture
content in the food may decrease and a fire could result.
Shape: Uniform sizes heat more evenly. The thin end of a
drumstick will cook more quickly than the meaty end. To
compensate for irregular shapes, place thin parts toward the
center of the dish and thick pieces toward the edge.
Size: Thin pieces cook more quickly than thick pieces.
Starting Temperature: Foods that are room temperature
take less time to cook than if they are refrigerator temperature
or frozen,
Spacing: Individual foods, such as baked potatoes, cupcakes
and appetizers, will cook more evenly if placed in the oven
equal distances apart. When possible, arrange foods in a
circular pattern.
Browning: Foods will not have the same brown appearance
as conventionally cooked foods. Meats and poultry may be
coated with browning sauce, Worcestershire sauce, barbecue
sauce or shake-on browning sauce. To use, combine browning
sauce with melted butter or margarine; brush on before
cooking.
Piercing: Foods with skins or membranes must be pierced,
scored or have a strip of skin peeled before cooking to allow
steam to escape. Pierce whole egg yolks and whites, clams,
oysters, chicken livers, whole potatoes and whole vegetables.
Whole apples or new potatoes should have a 1-inch strip of
skin peeled before cooking. Score sausage, frankfurters and
hot dogs.
Covering: As with conventional cooking, moisture evaporates
during microwave cocking. Casserole lids or plastic wrap are
used for a tighter seal. When using plastic wrap, vent the
plastic wrap by folding back pan of the plastic wrap from the
edge of the dish to allow steam to escape. Loosen or remove
plastic wrap as recipe directs for stand time. When removing
plastic wrap covers, as well as any glass lids, be careful to
remove them away from you to avoid steam bums. Various
degrees of moisture retention are also obtained by using wax
paper or paper towels. However, unless specified, a recipe is
cooked uncovered.
Shielding: Thin areas of meat and poultry cook more quickly
than meaty portions. To prevent overcooking, these thin areas
can be shielded with strips of aluminum foil. Wooden
toothpicks may be used to hold the foil in place.
Timing: A range in cooking time is given in each recipe. The
time range compensates for the uncontrollable differences in
food shapes, starting temperature and regional preferences.
Always cook food for the minimum cooking time given in a
recipe and check for doneness. If the food is undercooked,
continue cooking. It is easier to add time to an undercooked
product. Once the food is overcooked, nothing can be done.
Stirring: Stirring is usually necessary during microwave
cooking. We have noted when stirring is helpful, using the
words once, twice, frequently or occasionally to describe the
amount of stirring necessary .
Rearranging: Rearrange small items such as chicken pieces,
shrimp, hamburger patties or pork chops. Rearrange pieces
from the edge to the center and pieces from the center to the
edge of the dish.
Turning: It is not possible to stir some foods to redistribute the
heat. At times microwave energy will concentrate in one area
of a food. To help insure even cooking, these foods need to be
tumed. Tum over large foods, such as roasts or turkeys,
hatfway through cooking.
Standing Time: Most foods will continue to cook by
conduction after the microwave oven is turned off. In meat
cookery, the internal temperature will rise 5°F to 15°F if
allowed to stand, tented with foil, for 10 to 15 minutes.
Casseroles and vegetables need a shorter amount of standing
time, but this standing time is necessary to allow foods to
complete cooking in the center without overcooking on the
edges.
Testing for Doneness: The same tests for doneness used in
conventional cooking may be used for microwave cooking.
Meat is done when fork-tender or splits at fibers. Chicken is
done when juices are clear yellow and drumstick moves freely.
Fish is done when it flakes and is opaque.
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See-through Oven Window
Covered with Vapor Barrier Film (Do Not Remove)
Door Safety Lock System
Externat Air Vents
Contro! Panel
Identification Plate
Glass Tray
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(1) Display Window
The oven displays weight in oz/Ib or in g/kg. Press
Start Pad immediately to select the system you
desire. An indicator appears when selecting the
system. ("page 8)
(2) Power Level Pad (page 9)
(3) Auto Defrost Pad (wpage 10)
(4) Auto Reheat Pad (page 10)
(5) Auto Cook Pads (page 11)
(6) Number Pads
(7) Clock Pad («page 8)
(8) Timer Pad («page 9)
(9) Popcorn Pad (pages)
(10) Quick Min Pad (“page 10)
(11) Serving/Weight Pad
(12) Stop/Reset Pad
Before cooking: One tap clears your instruction.
During cooking: One tap temporarily stops the
cooking process. Another tap cancels all your
instructions and time of day or dot appears on the
screen.
(13) Start Pad
One tap allows oven to begin functioning. If door is
opened or Stop/Reset Pad is pressed once during
oven operation, Start Pad must again be pressed
to restart oven.
+ Plug in a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Ib/kg Conversion: The oven automatically displays the 07/1bs symbol when
using Auto Defrost feature etc.
If you wish to use the kg/g, press Start Pad immediately after the oven is
plugged in. An indicator will move to the setected weight system.
e Press Stop/Reset Pad to delete “88.88” indication. Now, you may set the clock
(see below).
You can use the oven without setting the clock.
Example: To set 11:25
1. e Press.
Clock » Dot will blink.
* Enter time of day using the
number pads.
» Time appears on the screen;
dot is blinking.
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3. * Press.
Clock » Dot stops blinking; time of day is
entered and locked onto the
screen.
NOTES:
1.To reset time of day, repeat step 1 through step 3.
2.The clock will keep the time of day as long as oven is
plugged in and electricity is supplied.
3.Clock is a 12-hour display.
This feature prevents the electronic operation of the oven
until cancelled. It does not lock the door.
To Set:
1. * Press 3 times.
»> "CHILD" appears on the screen.
3 times
To Cancel:
1. Stop/ * Press 3 times.
Reset » Time of day or dot appears on
, the screen.
3 times
Example: To heat 3.5 oz. of prepackaged microwave
popcorn
1. * Press until the desired weight of
Popcorn prepackaged microwave popcorn
appears on the screen.
Press once (3.5 oz., 3.0 oz., 0r1.75 02.)
2. * Press Start Pad.
» Cooking time appears in the
display and begins to count
down. '
NOTES ON POPCORN PAD:
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Use prepackaged room temperature microwave popcorn.
Read manufacturers instructions.
. Place bag in oven according to manufacturers' directions.
. Pop only one bag at a time.
. After popping, open bag carefully, popcorn and steam are
extremely hot.
5. Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag.
6. The recommended weights are already programmed in
the memory.
7. Never leave oven unattended when popping popcom.
Press Pad Weight
once 3.50z. (99g)
twice 3.007. (90g)
3 times 1.75 oz. (50g)
CAUTION:
If pre-packaged popcorn is of a different weight than those
on the chart, do not use the popcorn setting, or inadequate
popping or a fire may occur.
Follow the manufacturers’ instructions.
How do | program Power and Time?
Example: To cook at MEDIUM Power for 1 minute 30
seconds
1. Power * Select Power Level.
Level (according to the chart below)
Med = 4 times
2. * Set Cooking Time using number
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1:30 (up to 99 minutes and 99
seconds for a single stage)
3. * Press.
» Cooking will start. The time on the
screen will count down,
To recall the selected power level,
press Power Level Pad at any time.
Press Power Level % Power
once P100 (HIGH) 100%
twice DEF (DEFROST) 30%
3 times P 70 (MEDIUM-HIGH) 70%
4 times P 50 (MEDIUM) 50%
5 times P 30 Low TOM) 30%
6 times P 10 (LOW) 10%
NOTES:
1.For 2 or 3 stage cooking, repeat steps 1 and 2 above
before pressing Start Pad.
2.When selecting HIGH Power on the first stage, you can
start from step 2.
3. Two beeps will sound between each stage of
programming. Five beeps will sound at the end of the
sequence,
4.For manual reheating, use HIGH for liquids, MEDIUM-
HIGH (P70) for small portions, and MEDIUM (P50) for
dense foods.
This feature allows you to program a Standing Time after
cooking is completed and to program the oven as a minute
timer and/or to program a delay start.
To Use as a Kitchen Timer:
Example: To count 5 minutes
* Press Timer Pad.
1. |
Timer
* Set desired amount of time using
number pads.
(up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds)
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5:00
3. * Press Start Pad.
CEA » Time will count down without oven
operating.
To Set Standing Time:
Example: To stand for 5 minutes after cooking
(3 mins, at MEDIUM Power)
1. (Power * Set the desired cooking program
| Level (power level and time).
Med | 4 times
3:00
2. * Press Timer Pad.
Timer
3. e Set desired amount of Stand Time
[5] [o] [о] using number pads.
(up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds)
5:00
4. * Press Start Pad.
» Cooking will start. After
cooking, standing time will
count down without oven
operating.
To Set Delay Start:
Example: To delay the start of cooking for 15 mins.
(3 mins. at MEDIUM Power)
1. * Press Timer Pad.
Timer
2. * Set desired amount of delayed time
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(up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds)
15:00
3. (Power * Set the desired cooking program
Level (power level and time).
Med = | times
3:00
. » Press Start Pad.
» Delayed time will count down.
Then cooking will start.
NOTES:
1
. If oven door is opened during the Standing Time or Kitchen
Timer, the time in Dis
play Window will continue to count down.
2. Delay Start cannot be programmed before any Auto Control
Function. This is to prevent the starting temperature of the food
from rising before defrosting or cooking begins. A change in the
starting temperature could cause inaccurate results.
3. At the end of the entire sequence, you will hear 5 beeps.
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This feature allows you to reheat 1 to 4 servings of
precooked room temperature and refrigerator temperature
foods without setting power and time.
| Example: To reheat 2 cups of soup |
1. Auto * Press until the desired number of
Reheat servings appears on the screen.
2 times
2. * Press
» Cooking time appears on the
screen and begins to count down.
NOTE:
1. Auto Reheat can be programmed for 1 to 4 servings
(each serving is 4 oz.).
2. The following are the recommended food items and
approximate weights.
Foods | Numberof | Sening | Starting
Plate of Food 3-4 12-16 oz. Refrig.
Meat, Poultry 1-4 4 02. ea. Refrig.
Casseroles 1-4 4 - 16 oz. Refrig.
Side Dishes 1-4 4 07. ea. Refrig
or Room
Soups, 1-2 4 - 6 0z. ea. Refrig.
Sauces, Gravy or Room
For best results follow these recommendations:
. All foods must be previously cooked.
. Foods should always be covered loosely with plastic wrap,
wax paper or casserole lid.
. All foods shouid have a covered stand time of 3 to 5
minutes.
. DO NOT reheat bread and pastry products. Use manual
power and time.
. DO NOT reheat beverages.
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helps you in programming you without
This feature
pressing Number Pads and allows you to add extra cooking
time easily.
To Set Cooking Time:
1. Quick * Set cooking time
Min (up to 10 taps/minutes)
* Press
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NOTE:
1. You can use other power levels, select the desired power
level before setting the cooking time.
2. After setting the time by Quick Min Pad, you cannot use
Number Pads, and vice versa.
» Cooking will start on HIGH power.
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To Add Extra Cooking Time:
* Press to add extra cooking time (up to 10
taps) during cooking.
»Cooking time changes to include extra
time and continues to count down in the
display window.
NOTE: You can add cooking time during the program with
power and time settings.
Quick
Min
you to
by weight without setting time.
| Example: To defrost 1.5 pounds of meat
1. * Set the weight of the food. Weight must
pere e be programmed in pounds and tenths of
PI a pound (not ounces) (see chart below).
If you wish to use the kg/g., see page 8
(Lets Start to Use Your Oven).
2.
* Use number pads to enter weight.
* Press.
» Defrosting time appears on the
screen and begins to count down.
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NOTE:
1. For best results, the minimum recommended weight is 0.5
pounds.
The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum
weight the oven can accommodate. The recommended
maximum weight of meat is 4 |b.; poultry, 6 Ib. and
seafood, 3 Ib.
. Stand time or power level may be programmed after Auto
Defrost (see Stand Time on page 9).
. The oven beeps once during the defrosting cycle to signal
that the food needs te be tumed or rearranged. To prevent
overdefrosting, thin areas or edges can be shielded with
strips of aluminum foil.
Conversion Chart:
Follow this chart to convert ounces or hundredths of a pound
into tenths of a pound. To use Auto Defrost, program the
weight of the food in pounds (1.0) and tenths of a pound (0.1).
It a piece of meat weighs 1.95 pounds or 1 pound 14 ounces,
program 1.9 pounds. If a piece of meat weighs 1.99 pounds or
2 pounds 0 ounces, program 2.0 pounds.
2.
Hundredths of Tenths of
Ounces a Pound a Pound
0 ‚96 - .05 0.0
1-2 06 -.15 0.1
3-4 16 -.25 0.2
5 26 - 35 0.3
6-7 ‚36 - 45 0.4
8 .46 - .55 0.5
9-10 56 - .65 0.6
11-12 66 -.75 0.7
13 ‚76 - 85 0.8
14 - 15 86 - .95 0.9
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This feature allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without setting power and time.
1 Press desired Auto Cook pad 2 Press Serving/Weight 3 Press Start
e.g. 3 potatoes
Potato
Press 3 times
for 3 Potatoes
Category Serving - Weight Category Serving - Weight
1 [> Bacon (slice 2, 3, 4 or 6 slices 8 |- Potato (6-8 oz. each) 1 - 4 pieces
Use ridged dis , cover with Pierce skin with fork.
paper towe 9 |» Pasta 2 92. (60 9) plus 2 cups
2 | Hot Dog Pierce skin. 1 - 4 pieces Cover with plastic wrap. of water
3 |» Oatmeal 1-2 servings 4 07. (1 10 g) plus 3 cups
4 | Frozen Pizza (single) 4 or 8 oz. of water
Follow directions on box. (110 or 225 9)
6 oz. (170 д) plus 4 cups
5 | Frozen Vegetables 5, 10 or 16 oz. of water
(150, 300 or 450 9)
8 oz. (225 g) plus 5 cups
11 or 5 oz. of water
(300 or 430 а)
6 |[* Frozen Dinners
7 |* Fresh Vegetables
Add water and cover
4,8 12 or 16 oz.
(110, 225, 340 or 450 д)
with plastic wrap or lid.
TIME
FOOD POWER (in minutes) DIRECTIONS
To Melt Butter, Vs pound MEDIUM 1-2 Remove wrapper and place
To Soften Butter, '/« pound MEDIUM - LOW 2-2 butter in a microwave-safe dish.
To Melt Chocolate, MEDIUM 2-3 Remove wrapper and place
1 square (1 0z.) chocolate in dish. Stir before adding
To Melt Chocolate, MEDIUM 2-3 more time. Chocolate holds its shape
2 cup chips even when softened.
To Separate Bacon, HIGH Va - 1 Remove wrapper. After heating, use
1 Ib. _ a plastic spatula to separate slices.
To Soften Cream Cheese, 3 oz. MEDIUM-LOW Ма - 1 Remove wrapper and place in a bowl.
Cup of Water
1 cup (8 oz.) HIGH 4 Heated liquids can erupt if not
2 cups (16 oz.) HIGH 6 mixed with air. Do not heat
Cup of Milk liquids in your microwave oven
1 cup (8 oz.) MEDIUM-HIGH ЗУ - 4%, without stirring first.
2 cups (16 oz.) MEDIUM-HIGH 7-8
Place in a pie plate or bowl.
To Toast Coconut, a cup HIGH 1-3 Stir every 30 seconds.
Crumble in microwave-safe colander
To Brown Ground Beef, 1 |6, HIGH 3-5 set in another dish. Stir twice.
To Soften Ice Cream, 7: galion MEDIUM-LOW 3-4
To Roast Nuts, '% cup HIGH 3-5 Spread nuts in 9-inch pie plate. Stir twice.
To Toast Sesame Seeds, '/. cup HIGH 2-4 Place in a small bowl. Stir twice.
Place 1 cup hard brown sugar in dish with a
To Soften Brown Sugar HIGH fo Ma slice of bread or a wedge of apple. Cover
with plastic wrap.
Combine 1 to 1' cups of water with the
To Remove Oven Odors HIGH 5 juice and peel of one lemon in a small bowl,
After heating, wipe interior of oven with
damp cloth.
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(All these things are normal:
The oven causes
interference with my TV.
Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the
microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by
small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, blow dryers, etc. It does not
indicate a problem with your oven.
The oven lights dim,
When cooking with a power other than HIGH, the oven must cycle to
obtain the lower power levels. The oven light will dim and clicking noises
can be heard when the oven cycles.
Steam accumulates
on the oven door and warm
air comes from the oven
vents.
During cooking, steam and warm air are given off from the food. Most of
the steam and warm air are removed from the oven by the air which
circulates in the oven cavity. However, some steam will condense on
cooler surfaces such as the oven door. This is normal.
| accidentally ran my
microwave oven without
\ any food in it.
| PROBLEM |
Oven will not turn on.
Oven will not start cooking.
When the oven Is turning
on, there is noise coming
from the glass tray.
If it seems there is a problem with the oven, contact an authorized Servicenter.
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Running the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven.
However, we do not recommend operating the microwave oven
without any food in it
(POSSIBLE CAUSE
| REMEDY |
The oven is not plugged in
securely.
Remove plug from outlet, wait
10 seconds and reinsert.
Circuit breaker or fuse is
tripped or blown.
Reset circuit breaker or replace
fuse.
There is a problem with the
outlet.
Plug another appliance into the
outlet to check if it is working.
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The door is not closed completely.
Close the oven door securely.
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Start Pad was not pressed after
rogramming.
Another program entered
already in the oven.
The program is not correct.
Stop/Reset Pad has been pressed
accidentally.
Press Start Pad.
Press Stop/Reset Pad to
cancel the previous program
and program again.
Program again according to the
Operating Instructions.
Program oven again.
The roller ring and oven bottom
are dirty.
Clean these parts according to
Care of Your Microwave Oven (next page).
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If you have any questions or it seems there is a problem with the oven,
contact PANASONIC CUSTOMER CALL CENTER for assistance.
1-800-211-PANA(7262) (9 a.m. - 9 p.m., E.S.T., toll free).
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BEFORE CLEANING:
Unplug at socket of the oven. If impossible, leave
oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally
turning on.
Inside of the oven:
Wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent
may be used if the oven gets very
dirty. The use of harsh detergents or
abrasives is not recommended.
AFTER CLEANING:
Be sure to replace the Roller Ring and Glass Tray
in the proper position and press Stop/Reset Pad to
clear the screen.
Glass Tray:
Remove and wash in warm
soapy water or in a dishwasher.
Outside oven surfaces.
Clean with a damp cloth. To
prevent damage to the operating
parts inside the oven, water
should not be allowed to seep
into ventilation openings.
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Oven Door:
Wipe with a soft cloth when steam accumulates inside or
around the outside of the oven door. During cooking,
especially under high humidity conditions, steam is given
off from the food. (Some steam will condense on cooler
surfaces, such as the oven door.) This is normal.
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protective film to prevent
scratches during shipping.
Small bubbles may appear
under this film.
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* if the control panel becomes wet,
clean it with a soft dry cloth. Do
not use harsh detergents or
abrasives on the control panel.
Roller Ring and oven cavity floor:
Wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild
detergent water or window cleaner and dry. Roller
Ring may be washed in mild soapy water or
dishwasher. These areas should be kept clean to
avoid excessive noise.
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Quick Guide to Operation
Feature How to Operate
To Set Clock Clock в
(wpage 8) — ——— 0 —_— Clock
Press once. Enter time of day. Press.
Power and Time Setting Power ЭОС
(= page 9) Level —_— 7jale —_
Select power. Set cook time. Press.
To Cook using —
Quick Min
(page 10) Tap desired number Press.
of times (up to 10).
Power
To Defrost using Level — — — > 4 |5 |6 ———— р [вая
Manual Defrost ve HE
("page 9) Press. a Press.
Select defrost (2 x's). Set defrosting time.
To Defrost using Auto я
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Press. Enter weight. Press.
To Reheat using posto
(=page 10) Select serving (1 - 4). Press.
To Cook using
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(page 8)
Press - Select weight.
To Use as a Timer Timer =
(wpage 9) =
. Press
Press once, Enter time.
Standing Time.
To Set Input Up To 2 stage
Standing Time Cooking Program. — Timer
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(> page 9) Press once. Enter time. Press
Delay Start.
To Set als Input Up To 2 stage
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(«раде 9) 2 р
Press once. Enter time. ress.
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To Cook using Frozen > Serving/\
Auto Cook pads Dinners Weight | ^^
(*page 11) Select desired category. Press.
To Use Stop/
Child Safety Lock Reset
(“page 8) To Set: Press 3 times. To Cancel: Press 3 times.
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