Panasonic NNSD681S Manual
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1. 5 22 23 Food Characteristics cc cceseeeee 24 Cooking Techniques 0000 24 25 Quick Guide to Operation 29 Maintenance Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave D E E ome ren ae ne A er eee 26 Accessory Purchases s0 ccseeeeees 26 Before Requesting Service 27 Limited Warranty amp Customer Service Directory ois csies vent scanadecwsteoosnendatandscedustoss 28 General Information Cookware Guide cccececeeceeeeeeeeees 8 Specifications scinisrdsesacncsncnisadviavdiacsesnens 30 Users RECON cc srcdescistercdecendecddeeeaehcnaes 30 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN Para instrucciones en espanol voltee el libro For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 contact us via the web at http www panasonic com U S A and Puerto Rico For microwave oven safety reference please visit FDA s webpage at http www fda gov Radiation EmittingProducts ResourcesforYouRadiationEmittingProducts ucm252762 htm FOOOS9Y40AP IPO711 0 Printed in China Panasonic Home Appliances Microwave Oven Shanghai Co Ltd 2011 Microwave Oven Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to poten tial hazards that can kill or hurt you an2. NOTE heating stir until completely melted Note Chocolate holds its shape even when soft ened If food needs more time cooking or weight exceeds range cook using MED LOW power for melting and LOW power for softening OMELET Basic Omelet 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk salt and ground black pepper if desired Heat butter in a microwave safe 9 inch pie plate 20 seconds at P10 or until melted Turn the plate to coat the bottom with but ter Meanwhile combine the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl beat togeth er and pour into the pie plate Cook covered with vented plastic wrap using OMELET selection Let stand 2 min utes With a spatula loosen the edges of the omelet from the plate fold into thirds to serve Always use scrambled eggs Yield 1 serving Approx cooking time 4 minutes NOTE Double ingredients for a 4 egg Omelet 3s Microwave Recipes CASSEROLE nee Pie pound lean ground beef tb cup frozen peas thawed 1 4 Cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon gravy powder 1 2 teaspoon curry powder ls teaspoon salt 1 4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups mashed potatoes In a 2 Qt casserole dish crumble the ground beef and cook for 5 7 minutes at P6 or until the meat is cooked stirring twice Add the remaining ingredients except for potatoes Stir well and then spread the potatoes evenly on the top Cover with a lid or vented plastic wrap and cook at
3. To use Keep Warm Keep Warm page 12 b Press once Popcorn To cook using Popcorn page 13 Select weight Inverter To defrost using verter urpo Vetros Inverter Turbo Defrost page 14 j Press once Recipe Store Power Level To set je Recipe Store page 16 To use Recipe Store Recipe Store page 16 Press once To reheat using Sensor Reheat page 17 Sensor Reheat Press once Sensor Cook To cook using gt ine Sensor Cook page 17 Press once Inverter Melt amp Soften C Press to select desired menu To Use Inverter Melt amp Soften page 19 y gt Time Weight Weight Set time of day Set keep warm time up to 30 min Select food Set weight How to Operate Sensor Menu Time Press once To Cancel Stop Reset Press 3 times Time Sensor Weight Set cooking time Sensor Menu Time Weight j Press once More Less Start Optional Press once Sensor Menu Time Weight Set weight Press once Time Weight Sensor Menu gt J Press to select Press once Power Level Set cooking time Press once e Press once More Less Start Optional Press once More Less Start oe oe D _ k Sensor Menu Optional Press once More Less gt L _ gt C Sensor Menu Press once Optional By Specifications NN SD681S 120 V 60 Hz Power Cons
4. 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9 am to 8 pm EST Panasonic Service and Technology Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 We Accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express and Personal Checks For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 Before Requesting Service These things are normal The oven causes Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook interference with with the microwave oven This interference is similar to the my TV interference caused by small appliances such as mixers vacuums blow dryers etc It does not indicate a problem with your oven Steam accumulates During cooking steam and warm air are given off from the on the oven door and food Most of the steam and warm air are removed from the warm air comes from oven by the air which circulates in the oven cavity However the oven vents some steam will condense on cooler surfaces such as the oven door This is normal After use the oven should be wiped dry see page 26 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY The oven is not plugged in Remove plug from outlet wait securely 10 seconds and re insert Main circuit breaker or main Reset main circuit breaker or fuse is tripped or blown replace main fuse There is a problem with the Plug another appliance into the outlet outlet to check if it is working Oven will not turn on The door is not closed Close th
5. a strip of GD skin peeled before cook ing to allow steam to escape Pierce 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 Sausages and frankfurters Do not Cook Reheat whole eggs with or without the shell Steam build up in whole eggs may cause them to explode and possibly damage the oven or cause injury Reheating SLICED hard boiled eggs and cooking SCRAMBLED eggs is safe Browning Foods will not have the same brown appearance as conventionally cooked foods or those foods which are cooked utilizing a browning feature Meats and poultry may be coated with browning sauce Worcestershire sauce barbecue sauce or shake on browning sauce To use com bine browning sauce with melted butter or margarine and brush on before cooking For quick breads or muffins brown sugar can be used in the recipe in place of granulated sugar or the surface can be sprinkled with dark spices before baking 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 q She Cooki ng Techn iq ues continued Covering As with conventional cooking moisture evaporates during microwave cooking Casserole lids or plastic wrap are used for a tighter seal When using plastic wrap
6. curate cooking since the steam from food is no longer contained within the oven cavity Once the cooking time begins to count down the oven door may be opened to stir turn or rearrange foods AFTER Reheating Cooking All foods should have a stand time a Sensor Cook Chart Place oatmeal in a microwave safe serving bowl 1 Oatmeal with no cover Follow manufacturers directions for preparation Follow manufacturers directions for preparation of 2 8 links pre cooked breakfast sausage Place in a radial pattern 3 Omelet 2 4eggs_ Follow basic Omelet recipe on page 20 1 2cups_ Pour soup into a microwave safe serving bowl Do not 250 500 ml cover Stir after cooking Follow manufacturers directions for preparation After 2 beeps stir or rearrange Be careful when 8 28 oz removing the film cover after cooking Remove fac 220 800 g ing away from you to avoid steam burns If additional time is needed continue to cook man ually 6 Frozen Pizza 8 OZ Follow manufacturers directions for preparation single 220 g Add more time of cooking if needed Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing around urface Place potato or potatoes around the edge of paper towel lined glass tray Turntable at least 1 inch 2 5 cm apart Do not cover Turn over after 2 beeps Let stand 5 min utes to complete cooking 2 Breakfast Sausage 5 Frozen Entr es 1 4 potatoes 7 Potatoes 6 8
7. electricity is supplied 3 Clock is a 12 hour display 4 Oven will not operate while colon is flashing Sv Child Safety Lock This feature prevents the electronic oper ation of the oven until cancelled It does not lock the door e Press Start 3 times The symbol appears in the display window gt The symbol continues to be dis played until Child Lock is cancelled Any button may be pressed but the microwave will not Start e Press Stop Reset 3 times gt The display will return to colon or time of day when Child Lock has been cancelled To Cancel Stop Reset NOTE You can set Child Lock feature when the display shows a colon or time of day Oe Selecting Power Example To cook at P 6 MEDIUM power for 1 minute 30 seconds 1 e Press Power Level until the desired power level appears Press 5 times in the display window 2 e Set Cooking Time to 1 minute and 30 seconds a using Time Select Dial Weight Power Level e Press Start gt Cooking will start The time in the display window will count down P7 MED HIGH P6 MEDIUM 10 times NOTES 1 For more than one stage cooking repeat steps 1 and 2 for each stage of cooking before pressing Start Button The maxi mum number of stages for cooking is 3 When operating two beeps will sound between each stage Five beeps will sound at the end of the entire sequence 2 When selecting P10 HIGH power
8. if needed Do not use harsh deter gents or abrasives Oven Door Wipe with a soft dry 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 cool er surfaces such as Roller Ring and oven cavity floor the oven door This is Clean the bottom surface of the oven normal with mild detergent water or window Inside surface is cov cleaner and dry Roller Ring may be Do not remove Waveguide Cover ered with a heat and washed in mild soapy water or dish It is important to keep cover vapor barrier film Do washer These areas should be kept clean in the same manner as the not remove clean to avoid excessive noise inside of the oven IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE OVEN CLEAN AND DRY FOOD RESIDUE AND CONDENSATION MAY CAUSE RUST ING OR ARCING AND DAMAGE TO THE OVEN AFTER USE WIPE DRY ALL SURFACES INCLUDING VENT OPENINGS OVEN SEAMS AND UNDER GLASS TRAY PARTS DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Instructions Operating Manual this book FOOO39Y40AP Glass Tray FO6015QO00AP Roller Ring Assembly F290D6W51XP Accessory Purchases U S A and Puerto Rico Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http Awww pstc panasonic com or send your request by E mail to nocparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1
9. test cannot be used for plastic containers Oven Cooking Bag Oven Components Diagram External Air Vent Waveguide Cover Internal Air Vent do not remove Door Safety Lock System Door Release Button Exhaust Air Vent Warning Label Control Panel Dial Identification Plate Menu Label Glass Tray Power Supply Cord Roller Ring Power Supply Plug Heat Vapor Barrier Film do not remove Control Panel Popcorn Button page 13 Power Level Button page 12 Inverter Melt amp Soften Button page 19 Quick Min Button page 12 Time Weight and Sensor Menu Dial Recipe Store Button page 16 Stop Reset Button Before cooking One tap clears all your instructions During cooking One tap temporarily stops the cooking process Another tap cancels all your instructions and time of day or colon appears in the Display Window Beep Sound When a button is pressed correctly a beep will be heard KeepWarm he Genius Sensor 1200W Popcorn SensorReheat Sensor Cook ae a a E Inverter Power Level Turbo Defrost Inverter Melt amp Soften Quick Min RecipeStore Timer Stop Reset Keep Warm More Less Clock Start NN SD681S Display Window Sensor Cook Button page 17 Sensor Reheat Button page 17 Keep Warm Button page 12 Inverter Turbo Defrost Button page 14 More Less Button page 13 Clock Bu
10. the appliance is in operation A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued TO AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK DO NOT remove outer panel from oven Repairs must be done only by a qualified serv ice person TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO MICROWAVE ENERGY DO NOT tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to Door Control Panel Frame Safety Interlock Switches or any other part of oven microwave leakage may result TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE 1 DO NOT operate the oven empty The microwave energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven causing overheating and damage if food or water is not present to absorb energy 2 DO NOT store flammable materials next to on top of or in the oven 3 DO NOT dry clothes newspapers or other materials in the oven or use newspaper or paper bags for cooking 4 DO NOT hit or strike Control Panel Damage to controls may occur 5 DO NOT use recycled paper products unless the paper product is labeled as safe for microwave oven use Recyled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparking TO AVOID THE RISK OF SCALDING 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 container to the Glass Tray The Glass Tray can also be very HOT after removing the cooking container from the oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For proper use of your oven read remaining safety cautions and
11. A One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Microwave Oven Product Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage lf your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company referred to as the warrantor will for the length of the period indicated on the chart below which starts with the date of original purchase warranty period at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts or b replace it with a new or a refurbished product The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor PARTS LABOR ALL PARTS EXCEPT MAGNETRON TUBE 1 ONE YEAR 1 ONE YEAR MAGNETRON TUBE 5 FIVE YEAR 1 ONE YEAR During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts You must carry in or mail in your product during the warranty period This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service Carry In or Mail in Service For Carry In or Mail In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or visit Panasonic Web Site http www panasonic com Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This
12. CIN VERTER T eW Safety Information Precautions 0 Inside cover Important Safety Instructions 1 3 Installation and Grounding Instructions cccceceeeeeeeee eens 4 5 Safety Precautions 05 6 7 Operation Oven Components Diagram 5 9 Control Panel c ccccsseeeeeseeeeseeees 10 Starting to Use Your Oven 065 11 Setting the CIOCK ce eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 11 Child Safety LOCK ccccsseeeeeeeeees 11 Selecting Power amp Cook Time 12 Quick Min Feature cccccccceeeeees 12 Keep Warm Feature cccccseeeeeees 12 Popcorn Feature ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeees 13 More Less Feature cccceeeeeeeeees 13 Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature 14 Defrosting Tips amp Techniques 14 15 Recipe Store Feature cc0c00 16 Sensor Reheat Feature 0006 17 Sensor Cook Feature cc 0000e 17 Sensor Cook Chatt 0000008 18 19 Panasonic Operating Instructions Microwave Oven Household Use Only Model No NN SD681S Operation Inverter Melt amp Soften Feature 19 Inverter Melt amp Soften Chart 20 Microwave Recipes cccccceeeeeeeeeees 20 Timer Feature Kitchen Timer Stand Time Delay Start ccccccsssseeeesseeees 21 Microwave Shortcuts
13. OTHS 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 Use paper toweling under supervision 7 BROWNING DISHES OVEN COOKING BAGS Browning dishes or grills are designed for microwave cooking only Always fol low instructions provided by the manufacturer DO NOT preheat browning dish more than 6 minutes e If an oven cooking bag is used for microwave cooking prepare according to package directions DO NOT use a wire twist tie to close bag instead use plastic ties cotton string or a strip cut from the open end of the bag 8 THERMOMETERS e DO NOT use a conventional meat thermometer in your oven Arcing may occur Microwave safe thermometers are available for both meat and candy 9 BABY FORMULA BABY FOOD e DO NOT heat baby formula or baby food in the microwave oven The glass jar or surface of the food may appear warm while the interior can be so hot as to burn the infant s mouth and esophagus 10 REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS e When reheating pastry products check temperatures of any fillings before eat ing Some foods have fillings which heat faster and can be extremely hot while the surface remains warm to the touch ex Jelly Donuts 11 GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES e DO NOT use the oven for any purpose other than the preparation of food Cookware Guide Yes for Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of Aluminum F
14. Oven Your microwave oven is a cooking appliance and you should use as much care as you use with a stove or any other cooking appliance When using this electric appliance basic safety precautions should be followed including the following A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy 1 Read all instructions before using this appliance 2 Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on the inside front cover 3 This appliance must be grounded Connect only to a properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 4 4 As with any cooking appliance DO NOT leave oven unattended while in use 5 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the installation instruc tions found on page 4 6 DO NOT cover or block any openings on this appliance 7 DONOT store this appliance outdoors DO NOT use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool or similar locations 8 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual DO NOT use corrosive chemicals vapors or non food products in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cl
15. P6 power for 16 18 minutes Yield 4 servings tx Timer Feature This feature allows you to program the CAUTION oven as a kitchen timer It can also be If oven lamp is lit while using the timer used to program a standing time after feature the oven is incorrectly pro cooking is completed and or to program a grammed Stop oven immediately and delay start re read instructions To Use as a Kitchen Timer To Set Delay Start Example To count down 5 minutes Example To delay the start of cooking for 5 minutes and cook at P6 power for 3 minutes le na e Press Timer once e Set delay time to 5 minutes using Time Select Dial up to 90 minutes 1 Timer e Press Timer once 2 e Set time to 5 minutes using Time Select Time Dial up to 90 minutes Weight e Press Start gt Time will count down without oven operating 3 e Enter the desired Power Level see To Set Stand Time page 12 for direc Press 5 times tions Power Level Example To cook at P6 power for 3 minutes with stand time of 5 minutes 4 e Set cooking time to 3 minutes using Time Time Sensor Select Dial Weight Menu e Enter the desired Power Level see page 12 for direc Press 5 times tions 2 e Set cooking time to 3 minutes using Time Ta Select Dial Weight M NOTE 1 When each stage finishes a two beep signal sounds At the end of the pro gram the oven will beep five times 2 If th
16. T bone Stew Meat Liver thinly sliced Bacon sliced Poultry Chicken Whole up to 3 Ibs 1 4 kg Cutlets Pieces Cornish Hens Turkey Breast 5 6 Ibs 2 3 2 7 kg DEFROST TIME at P3 Defrosting Tips amp Techniques continueg AFTER DEFROSTING DURING DEFROSTING Rinse Stand Time Break apart Rearrange Turn over 5 min YES Turn over Rearrange Shield ends Break apart Remove defrosted pieces Turn over Turn over Remove defrosted portion Shield edges Turn over Shield ends and defrosted surface Turn over Rearrange Shield ends and defrosted surface Turn over Rearrange Shield ends and defrosted surface Break apart Rearrange Remove defrosted pieces Drain liquid Turn over Separate pieces Turn over 10 min 30 min in refrig Turn over Shield 20 min in refrig Break apart Turn over Remove defrosted Pieces Break apart Turn over Shield Turn over Shield Turn over Shield 5 min 10 min 20 min in refrig 3 Recipe Store Feature This feature allows you to conveniently program one recipe program into memory Example To program 1 minute and To use Recipe Store 30 seconds at P7 power into the 1 Press Recipe Store Recipe Store Button 4 Saw j i peee S e Press Recipe Store gt Cooking time in the e Press Power Level 4 display begins to Power Level times count down 3 e Set Cooking time by NOTE using Time Dial to 1 1 Auto Control Functions ca
17. afood egg dishes and frozen prepared food 165 F _ for leftover ready to reheat refrigerated and deli and carryout fresh food 170 F _ white meat of poultry 180 F _ dark meat of poultry To test for doneness insert a meat ther mometer in a thick or dense area away from fat or bone NEVER leave the thermometer in the food during cooking unless it is approved for microwave oven use iw Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven BEFORE CLEANING AFTER CLEANING Unplug oven at wall outlet If outlet is inacces Be sure to place the Roller Ring and the sible leave oven door open while cleaning Glass Tray in the proper position and press Stop Reset Button to clear the Display Label Glass Tray Outside oven surfaces Do not remove wipe with a Remove and wash in warm soapy Clean with a damp cloth damp cloth water or in a dishwasher To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven water should not be allowed to seep into ventila tion openings Control Panel Covered with a removable protective film to prevent scratches during shipping Small bub bles may appear under this film Hint To remove film apply masking or clear tape to an exposed corner and pull gently If the Control Panel becomes wet clean it with a soft dry cloth Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives Inside of the oven Wipe with a damp cloth after using Mild detergent may be used
18. d others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION These words mean You can be killed or seriously injured if A DANGER you don t immediately follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if A WARNING you don t follow instructions You can be exposed to a potentially haz A CAUTION ardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed 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 impor tant 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 Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave
19. e top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally CRE Wiring Requirements The oven must be operated on a SEPARATE CIRCUIT No other appliance should share the circuit with the microwave oven If it does the branch circuit fuse may blow or the cir cuit breaker may trip 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 responsibility and obligation of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong outlet The VOLTAGE used must be the same as specified on this microwave oven 120 V 60 Hz Using a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or oven damage Using a lower voltage will cause slow cooking Panasonic is NOT responsible for any damages resulting from the use of the oven with any voltage other than specified TV 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 Place the radio TV etc away from the microwave oven as far as possible b Use a properly installed antenna to obtain stronger signal reception c Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven See Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven A Safety Precautions Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven IMPORTANT Pro
20. e oven door is opened during Stand Time Kitchen Timer or Delay Power Level e Press Start gt Delay time will count down Then cooking will start 4 e Set stand time to 5 Time the time on the display will con tinue to count down minutes using Time Ta senor Select Dial g 3 Stand time and Delay Start cannot be Weight eu Cup to 90 minutes programmed before any automatic Function This is to prevent the starting temperature of food from rising before defrosting or cooking begins A change e Press Start in starting temperature could cause gt Cooking will start inaccurate results After cooking stand 4 The maximum programmable time of time will count down Standing Time Kitchen Time or Delay without oven Time is up to 90 minutes operating To separate refrigerated Remove wrapper and place in microwave Bacon safe dish After heating use a plastic 1 pound 450 g spatula to separate slices To soften Brown Sugar P10 20 30 sec Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish 1 cup 250 ml HIGH with a slice of bread Cover with lid or plastic wrap P3 To soften refrigerated Butter Remove wrapper and place butter in a 1 stick 1 4 pound 110 g MED LOW microwave safe dish To melt refrigerated Butter P6 Remove wrapper and place butter in a 1 stick 1 4 pound 110 g MEDIUM microwave safe dish covered with lid or vented plastic wrap To melt Chocolate Remove wrapper and place chocolate 1 s
21. e oven door securely completely Start Button was not Press Start Button pressed after programming Another program is already Press Stop Reset Button to entered into the oven cancel the previous program and enter new program The program is not correct Program again according to the Operating Instructions Stop Reset Button has Program oven again been pressed accidentally Oven will not start cooking The Glass Tray is not Take out Glass Tray and Roller The Glass Tray positioned properly on the Ring Wipe with a damp cloth and wobbles Roller Ring or there is food reset Roller Ring and Glass Tray under the Roller Ring properly When the oven is The Roller Ring and oven Clean these parts according to operating there is bottom are dirty Care and Cleaning of your noise coming from Microwave Oven see page 26 the glass tray The symbol m0 The CHILD LOCK was Deactivate LOCK by pressing appears in gt activated by pressing Stop Reset Button 3 times the Display Window Start Button 3 times The oven stops cooking This displaying indicates a Please contact an authorised and H00 H97 or problem with the microwave Service Center see page 28 generation system H98 appears in the display window Limited Warranty amp Customer Services Directory For U S A and Puerto Rico only PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERIC
22. eaning will damage the appliance and may result in radiation leaks 9 When cleaning surfaces of the 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 10 DO NOT allow children to use this appliance unless closely supervised by an adult DO NOT assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill he she can cook everything 11 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 12 DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water 13 Keep cord away from heated surfaces 14 DO NOT let cord hang over edge of a table or counter 15 This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact the nearest authorized service center for examination repair or adjustment A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 16 17 18 19 20 continued Some products such as whole eggs with or without shell narrow neck bottles 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 when 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 material inside the oven ignites keep ov
23. efrosting If 2 beeps sound turn over rearrange foods or shield with aluminum foil NOTE The maximum weight for Inverter Turbo Defrost is 6 Ibs 3 kg lt 9 Defrosting Tips amp Techniques Preparation For Freezing 1 Freeze meats poultry and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food Place wax paper between layers 2 Package in heavy duty plastic wraps bags labeled For Freezer or freezer paper 3 Remove as much air as possible 4 Seal securely date and label To Defrost 1 Remove wrapper This helps moisture to evaporate Juices from food can get hot and cook the food 2 Set food in microwave safe dish 3 Place roasts fat side down Place whole poultry breast side down 4 Select power and minimum time so that items will be under defrosted 5 Drain liquids during defrosting 6 Turn over invert items during defrosting 7 Shield edges and ends if needed See Cooking Techniques After Defrosting 1 Large items may be icy in the center Defrosting will complete during STANDING TIME 2 Let stand covered following stand time directions on page 15 3 Rinse foods indicated in the chart 4 Items which have been layered should be rinsed separately or have a longer stand time 4 OA a7 fs Fish and Seafood up to 3 Ibs 1 4 kg Crabmeat Fish Steaks Fish Fillets Sea Scallops Whole fish Meat Ground Meat Roasts 2 2 4 Ibs 1 1 1 8 kg Chops Steak Ribs
24. en 1 The oven must be placed on a flat stable surface Place the front surface of the door three inches or more from the counter top edge to avoid accidental tipping of the microwave oven during normal use For proper operation the oven must have sufficient air flow Allow 3 inches 7 6 cm of space on both sides of the oven and 1 inch 2 5 cm of space on top of the oven a DO NOT block air vents If they are blocked during operation the oven may be overheated and damaged b DO NOT place oven near a hot damp surface such as a gas or electric range or dishwasher c DO NOT operate oven when room humidity is excessive 2 This oven is manufactured for household use only It is not approved or tested for mobile vehicle marine or commercial use Installation 1 DO NOT block air vents If they are blocked during operation the oven may overheat If the oven overheats a thermal safety device will turn the oven off The oven will remain inoperable until it has cooled 2 If the oven is designed for installation into a wall cabinet by using the proper trim kit available from a local Panasonic dealer follow all instructions packed with the kit IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDING PLUG CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELEC TRIC SHOCK Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not com pletely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded If it is necessary to use an extension c
25. en 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 Superheated Liquids Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without showing evidence or signs of boiling Visible bubbling is not always present when the container is removed from the microwave oven THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED ORA UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons a STIR THE LIQUID BOTH BEFORE AND HALFWAY THROUGH HEATING IT b Do not heat water and oil or fats together The film of oil will trap steam and may cause a violent eruption c DO NOT use straight sided containers with narrow necks d After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container DO NOT cook directly on the turntable It can crack and cause injury or damage to the oven For the oven designed for installation into a wall cabinet a DO NOT operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this appli ance b DO NOT mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance c DO NOT mount over a sink d DO NOT store anything directly on the top of the appliance surface when
26. er Cover with lid or vented 110 450 g plastic wrap Inverter Melt amp Soften Feature This feature allows you to melt or soften food listed in the chart on Page 20 Example To Soften 64 oz of Ice Example To Melt 6 oz of Chocalate Cream e Press Inverter Melt amp Soften 3 times e Press Inverter Melt amp Soften 4 times Inverter Inverter MeltaSoften MeltaSoften 2 e Select the desired 2 e Select the desired weight by using the Weight Dial Co Co weight by using the Time O Weight Dial Time O Weight Menu Weight Menu e see More Less feature 3 page 13 e see More Less feature page 13 3 7 More Less Optional More Less Optional e Press Start gt Cooking begins and the time will count down e Press Start gt Cooking begins and the time will count down Inverter Melt amp Soften Chart SeningWeight nms O Remove wrapper cut butter into 2 tbsp cube and place into a microwave safe dish Melt with lid or plastic wrap Stir after cooking 16 Soften Cream 3 8 160z Remove wrapper and place in a microwave safe Cheese 85 220 450 g bowl dish Soften without cover 2 4 8 15 Melt Butter tablespoons 17 Soften Ice Cream 16 32 64 128 oz 0 5 1 2 4L Soften slightly without lid Remove wrapper and place chocolate into a microwave safe dish Cook without cover After 4 6 8 oz 18 Melt Chocolate 110 170 220 g
27. for the first stage you may begin at step 2 3 When selecting P10 HIGH power the maximum programmable time is 30 min utes For other power levels the maxi mum time is 90 minutes 4 For reheating use P10 HIGH for liq uids P7 MED HIGH for most foods and P6 MEDIUM for dense foods 5 For defrosting use P3 MED LOW DO NOT OVER COOK This oven requires less time to cook than an older unit Over cooking will cause food to dry out and may cause a fire A microwave oven s cooking power tells you the amount of microwave power available for cooking A Quick Min Feature This feature allows you to set or add cooking time in 1 minute increments up to 10 minutes To Set Cooking Time e Press Quick Min until the desired cooking time up to 10 min utes appears in the display window Power Level is pre set Quick Min at P10 e Press Start Cooking begins and the time will count down At the end of cooking 5 beeps sound NOTES 1 If desired you can use other power levels Select desired power level before setting cooking time 2 After setting the time by Quick Min Button you can not use Time Dial 3 Quick Min Button can be used to add more time during manual cooking ng Keep Warm Feature This feature will keep food warm for up to 30 minutes after cooking Example To keep 2 cups of gravy warm for 10 minutes 1 KeepWarm e Press Keep Warm E T e Set warming time usin
28. g Time Select Dial up to 30 minutes Sensor enu e Press Start gt Keep Warm will start The time in the display window will count down NOTE Keep Warm can be programmed as the final stage after cook time s have been manually entered It cannot be used in combination with sensor features j Popcorn Feature Example To pop 3 5 oz of popcorn e Press Popcorn until the desired size appears in the display window Press once once 3 5 oz 99 g twice 3 0 oz 85 g 3 times 1 75 oz 50 g Popcorn 2 e see More Less More Less Feature Optional e Press Start After several seconds cooking time appears in the display window and begins to count down NOTES ON POPCORN FEATURE Pop one bag at a time Place bag in oven according to manu facturers directions N 3 Start with popcorn at room tempera ture 4 Allow popped corn to sit unopened for a few minutes 5 Open bag carefully to prevent burns because steam will escape 6 Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag NOTE If popcorn is of a different weight than list ed follow instructions on popcorn pack age Never leave the oven unattended If popping slows to 2 to 3 seconds between pops stop oven Overcooking can cause fire REMARKS When popping multiple bags one right after the other the cooking time may vary slightly This does not affect the popcorn results More Le
29. 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 dis tribute the heat evenly At times microwave energy will concentrate in one area of the food To help insure even cooking these food need to be turned Turn over large foods such as roasts or turkeys halfway through cooking Stand Time Most foods will continue to cook by conduc tion after the microwave oven is turned off In meat cookery the internal temperature will rise 5 F to 15 F 3 C to 8 C 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 to the center without overcooking on the edges Test for Doneness The same tests for doneness used in con ventional 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 Cake is done when a toothpick or cake tester is inserted and comes out clean ABOUT FOOD SAFETY AND COOKING TEMPERATURE Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture s recommended temperatures TEMP FOOD 160 F _ for fresh pork ground meat boneless white poultry fish se
30. nnot be pro Time minute and 30 seconds grammed into Recipe Store veon 2 A new recipe program will cancel the recipe program previously stored 3 The recipe program will be cancelled if e Press the Start button the oven is unplugged Cooking starts and cooking program is set If you press Recipe Store again the time of day or colon appears in the display window Sensor Reheat Feature This sensor feature allows you to reheat cooked refrigerated food without setting time The oven simplifies programming Example To reheat a plate of food es Gonna e Press Sensor Reheat e see More Less Feature page 13 m 2 n More Less Optional e Press Start gt Cooking starts Cooking is complete when 5 beeps sound When steam is detected by the Genius Sensor and 2 beeps sound the remaining cooking time will appear in the display window NOTE Casseroles Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of liquid cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Stir when time appears in the display window Canned foods Empty contents into casse role dish or serving bowl cover dish with lid or vented plastic wrap After reheating let stand for a few minutes Plate of food Arrange food on plate top with butter gravy etc Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap After reheating let stand for a few minutes DO NOT USE SENSOR REHEAT 1 To reheat bread and pastry products Use manual power and time for these f
31. oil Shielding meat or poultry to prevent overcooking Arcing can occur only if foil is too close to oven wall or door and damage to your oven will result Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking Browning Dish only Check browning dish information for instructions and heating chart Do not preheat for more than 6 minutes Dinnerware Check manufacturers use and care directions for use in Labeled microwave heating Some dinnerware may state on the Microwave Safe back of the dish Oven Microwave Safe Unlabeled Dinnerware Use CONTAINER TEST below Z O eucmeadowes _ purchased n gasp sien o Paperboard Dishes purchased in grocery stores Fast Food Carton Frozen Dinner Tray FE eaten aR GI J N Most glass jars are not heat resistant Do not use for Tar 2 cooking or reheating Heat Resistant Oven Ideal for microwave cooking and browning 9 cause arcing and damage to your oven Follow manufacturers directions Close bag with the nylon tie provided a strip cut from the end of the bag or a piece of cotton string Do not close with metal twist tie Make six 1 2 inch 1 cm slits near the closure Use to warm cooked foods and to cook foods that require Paper Plates amp Cups Yes short cooking imes such as not doge ooo oS Paper Towels amp Napkins Yes mirowave use oo Socos ony fapeed sate tor APH IONS RAPES microwave use uee e eee amp Napkins cause sparks A ves T os Yes microwave micr
32. oods 2 For raw or uncooked foods 3 If oven cavity is warm 4 For beverages 5 For frozen foods Sensor Cook Feature This sensor feature allows you to cook food without setting time The oven sim plifies programming Example To cook Frozen Entrees e Press Sensor Cook Sensor Cook e Select the desired food number using the Sensor Menu Dial to select Frozen Entr es Time Weight S ieis e see More Less Feature page 13 Optional e Press Start gt Cooking starts is complete when 5 beeps When steam is detected by the Cookin sound 1 Genius Sensor and 2 beeps sound the remaining cooking time will appear in the display window For the best results with the GENIUS SENSOR follow these rec ommendations BEFORE Reheating Cooking 1 The room temperature surrounding the oven should be below 95 F 35 C 2 Food weight should exceed 4 oz 110 g 3 Be sure the glass tray the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Residual beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor 4 Cover food with lid or with vented plastic wrap Never use tightly sealed plastic con tainers they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook DURING Reheating Cooking DO NOT open the oven door until 2 beeps sound and cooking time appears on the Display Window Doing so will cause inac
33. operating instructions Glass Tray 1 DO NOT operate the oven without the Roller Ring and the Glass Tray in place 2 DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray fully engaged on the drive hub Improper cooking or damage to the oven could result Verify that the Glass Tray is properly engaged and rotating by observing its rotation when you press Start NOTE The Glass Tray can turn in either direction Use only the Glass Tray specifically designed for this oven DO NOT substi tute any other glass tray If the Glass Tray is hot allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray Always place food in a microwave safe dish or on a rack set in a microwave safe dish If food or utensil on the Glass Tray touches oven walls causing the tray to stop moving the tray will automatically rotate in the opposite direction O aK W Roller Ring 1 The Roller Ring and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise 2 Always replace the Roller Ring and the Glass Tray in their proper positions 3 The Roller Ring must always be used for cooking along with the Glass Tray rf A INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Examine Your Oven Unpack oven remove all packing material and examine the oven for any dam age 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 Ov
34. ord use only a three wire extension cord that has a three prong polarized 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 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 e Plug into properly installed and grounded 3 prong outlet e DO NOT remove ground prong e DO NOT use an adapter A INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING INSTRU CTIONS continued Power Supply 1 A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks 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 Do not let cord hang over edge of a table or counter 3 If a long cord or extension cord is used 1 the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should 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 tabl
35. owave convection and conventional ovens Plastic Should be labeled Suitable for Microwave Heating Check Microwave Safe Yes manufacturers directions for recommended uses Cookware use caution Some microwave safe plastic containers are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat or sugar content The heat from hot food may cause the plastic to warp Yes Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature Use Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and Plastic Wrap prevent spattering Should be labeled Suitable for Microwave Heating Check package directions Y Use only for short term reheating and to bring food to a low Straw Wicker Wood eS serving temperature Wood may dry out amp split or crack use when used Use only microwave safe meat and candy thermometers Microwave safe Thermometers N Not suitable for use in microwave oven will cause sparks Conventional 9 and get hot Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture ONTAINER TEST TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE Fill a microwave safe cup with cool water and place it in the microwave oven alongside the empty container to be tested heat one 1 minute at P10 HIGH If the container is microwave oven safe transparent to microwave energy the ay 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
36. oz each 170 220 g All pieces should be the same size Wash thor 4 16 oz oughly add 1 tbsp of water per 1 2 cup of vegeta 110 450 g bles and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Do not salt butter until after cooking 8 Fresh Vegetables Wash thoroughly add 1 tbsp of water per 1 2 cup 6 16 oz of vegetables and cover with lid or vented plastic 170 450 g wrap Do not salt butter until after cooking Not suitable for vegetables in butter or sauce 9 Frozen Vegetables p 44 Place 1 part of rice with 2 part of hot water in a 10 White Rice 110 338 9 mirowave safe casserole Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving p 44 Place 1 part of rice with 2 part of hot water in a 11 Brown Rice 110 338 9 mirowave safe casserole Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving 11 16 Follow manufacturers directions for covering or 12 Frozen Dinners oe removing covers Do not use frozen foods packaged 300 450 g in foil trays After 2 beeps stir or rearrange a Sensor Cook Chart Place 2 oz pasta with 3 cups hot tap water in a microwave safe 2 qt casserole salt and oil if 2 8 OZ desired covered with lid or vented plastic wrap 55 220 g For 4 oz pasta use 4 cups water for 6 oz pasta use 6 cups water in 3 qt casserole for 8 oz pasta use cups water continued 4 16 oz Arrange in a single lay
37. per cooking depends upon the power the time setting and quantity of food If you use a smaller portion than recommended but cook at the time for the recommended portion fire could result 1 HOME CANNING STERILIZING DRYING FOODS SMALL QUANTITIES OF FOODS e DO NOT use your oven for home canning Your oven cannot maintain the food at the proper canning temperature The food may be contaminated and then spoil e DO NOT use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for sterilization e DO NOT dry meats herbs fruits or vegetables in your oven Small quantities of food or foods with low moisture content can dry out scorch or catch on fire if overheated 2 POPCORN Popcorn may be popped in a microwave oven corn popper Microwave pop corn which pops in its own package is also available Follow popcorn manu facturers directions and use a brand suitable for the cooking power of your microwave oven CAUTION When using pre packaged microwave popcorn you can follow recommended package instructions or use the popcorn button refer to page 13 Otherwise the popcorn may not pop adequately or may ignite and cause a fire Never leave oven unattended when popping popcorn Allow the popcorn bag to cool before opening always open the bag facing away from your face and body to prevent steam burns 3 DEEP FAT FRYING e DO NOT deep fat fry in your mic
38. quare 1 oz 28 g in a microwave safe dish After heating stir To melt Chocolate until completely melted NOTE Chocolate 1 2 cup 125 ml chips MEDIUM holds its shape even when softened To toast Coconut P10 Place in a microwave safe dish 1 2 cup 125 ml HIGH Stir every 30 seconds Crumble into a microwave safe colander set into another dish Cover with plastic wrap Stir twice Drain grease To soften Cream Cheese P3 1 2 Remove wrapper and place in a 8 oz 220 g MED LOW microwave safe bowl To brown Ground Beef P10 1 pound 450 g HIGH To cook Vegetables Fresh All pieces should be the same size Wash 2 Ib thoroughly add 1 tbsp of water per 1 2 cup 225 g of vegetables and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Do not salt butter until after cooking Frozen Wash thoroughly add 1 tbsp of water per 10 oz 1 2 cup of vegetables and cover with lid or 280 g vented plastic wrap Do not salt butter until after cooking Not suitable for vegetables in butter or sauce Canned Empty contents into microwave safe serving 15 oz bowl Do not cover 430 g Microwave Shortcuts continued TIME DIRECTIONS in mins To cook baked Potato Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times 6 8 oz each spacing around surface Place potato or 170 220 g potatoes around the edge of paper towel 1 P8 3 2 4 lined glass tray Turntable at least 1 inch 2 5 cm apart Do not cover Let stand 5 minutes
39. rcook while meat positioned under a large bone such as a ham bone may be under cooked 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 fy heavy dense foods suchas 2 potatoes and roasts When oo reheating donuts or other EL SOE foods with different centers be very care ful Certain foods have centers made with sugar water or fat and these centers attract microwaves For example jelly donuts When a jelly donut is heated the jelly can become extremely hot while the exterior remains warm to the touch This could result in a burn if the food is not allowed to cool properly in the center Quantity tt _ a the food decreases so does the cooking time Overcooking will cause the moisture content in the food to decrease and a fire could result Never leave microwave unattended while in use Shape Uniform sizes heat more evenly The thin end of a drumstick will cook more quickly than the meaty end To compensate for eau 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 at room temperature take less time to cook than if they are chilled refrigerated or frozen Piercing Foods with skins or mem branes must be pierced 4 scored or have
40. rowave oven Cooking oils may burst into flames and may cause damage to the oven and perhaps result in burns Microwave utensils may not withstand the temperature of the hot oil and can shatter or melt 4 FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS e DO NOT COOK REHEAT WHOLE EGGS WITH OR WITHOUT THE SHELL Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to explode and possibly dam age the oven or cause injury Reheating SLICED hard boiled eggs and cooking SCRAMBLED eggs is safe e Potatoes apples whole squash and sausages are examples of foods with nonporous skins These types of foods must be pierced before microwave cooking to prevent them from exploding CAUTION Cooking dry or old potatoes can cause fire A Safety Precautions continued 5 GLASS TRAY COOKING CONTAINERS FOIL e Cooking containers get hot during microwaving Heat is transferred from the HOT food to the container and the Glass Tray Use pot holders when removing containers from the oven or when removing lids or plastic wrap covers from cooking containers to avoid burns e 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 popcorn bags are placed in the oven for microwave cooking e When using foil in the oven allow at least 1 inch 2 5 cm of space between foil and interior oven walls or door e Dishes with metallic trim should not be used as arcing may occur 6 PAPER TOWELS CL
41. ss Feature For Popcorn By using the More Less button the pro grams can be adjusted to cook popcorn for a longer or shorter time if desired 1 tap Adds Approx 10 secs 2 taps Adds Approx 20 secs 3 taps Subtracts Approx 10 secs 4 taps Subtracts Approx 20 secs 5 taps original setting Press More Less button before pressing Start For Sensor Reheat Cook Preferences for food doneness vary with each individual After having used the Sensor Reheat Cook feature a few times you may decide you would prefer your food cooked to a different doneness 1 tap More Adds Approx 10 time 2 taps Less Subtracts Approx 10 time 3 taps original setting Press More Less button before pressing Start This feature allows you to defrost foods such as meat poultry and seafood simply by entering the weight Example To defrost 1 5 pounds of meat Conversion Chart Follow the chart to convert ounces or Place food on microwave safe dish hundredths of a pound into tenths of a pound To use Inverter Turbo Defrost enter the weight of the food in Ibs 1 0 and tenths of a Ib 0 1 If a piece of l meat weighs 1 95 lbs or 1 Ib 14 oz 2 e Set weight of the food enter 1 9 Ibs to 1 5 pounds using Serving Weight Dial verter e Press Inverter Turbo a Defrost Time Weight e Press Start Defrosting will start The time will count down Larger weight foods will Cause a signal midway through d
42. the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have others rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your deal er or Service center If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Customer Services Directory U S A and Puerto Rico Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or service center purchase Parts and Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at http Awww panasonic com help or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo You may also contact us directly at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9 am 9 pm Saturday Sunday 10 am 7 pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Quick Guide to Operation Feature To set Clock page 11 To Use Child Safety Lock page 11 Press 3 times Power Level To set Power and Time page 12 E Press to select Power Level To cook using Quick Min Quick Min page 12 up to 10 min
43. to complete cooking To steam Hand Towels 4 P10 20 30 sec Soak in water then wring out excess HIGH Place on a microwave safe dish Heat Present immediately To soften Ice Cream P3 1 1142 Check often to prevent melting 1 2 gallon 2 L MED LOW Cup of liquid To boil water broth etc 1 cup 8 oz 250 ml Heated liquids can erupt if not stirred 2 cups 16 oz 500 ml Do not heat liquids in microwave oven without stirring before heating Cup of liquid P7 To warm Beverage MED HIGH 1 cup 8 oz 250 ml P7 2 cups 16 oz 500 ml MED HIGH To roast Nuts P10 Spread nuts into a 9 inch 23 cm 11 2 cups 375 ml HIGH microwave safe pie plate Stir occasionally To toast Sesame Seeds P10 2 21h Place in a small microwave safe bowl 1 4 cup 60 ml HIGH Stir twice To skin Tomatoes P10 30 sec Place tomato into a microwave safe bowl one at a time HIGH containing boiling water Rinse and peel Repeat for each tomato To remove Cooking Odors P10 5 Combine 1 to 11 2 cups 250 375 ml HIGH water with the juice and peel of one lemon in a 2 quart microwave safe bowl After water finishes boiling wipe interior of oven with a cloth You can also use a combination of several whole cloves and 1 4 cup of vinegar with 1 cup of water Food Characteristics Cooking Techniques Bone and Fat Both bone and fat affect cook ing Bones may cause irregu lar cooking Meat next to the tips of bones may ove
44. tton page 11 Timer Button page 21 Start Button After cooking program setting one tap allows oven to begin functioning If door is opened or Stop Reset Button is pressed once during oven operation Start Button must be pressed again to restart oven If a button is pressed and no beep is heard the unit did not or cannot accept the instruction When operating the oven will beep twice between programmed stages At the end of any complete program the oven will beep 5 times NOTE If no operation after cooking program setting 6 minutes later the oven will automatically cancel the cooking program The display will return to clock or colon display A m Starting to Use Your Oven e Plug into a properly 1 AGE P El grounded electrical outlet The oven automatical 8888 ly defaults to the impe oc rial measure system oz Ib 2 e Press Start to convert If you wish to to metric Verify your use metric selection in the dis system g kg play window Start e Press Stop Reset gt Colon appears in the display window Stop Reset 2 e Set time of day using Time Select Dial gt Time appears in the display window colon continues flashing Time Sensor Weight Menu e Press Clock gt Colon stops flash ing time of day is entered NOTES 1 To reset the clock repeat step 1 3 2 The clock will retain the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and
45. umption 12 4 Amps 1 480 W Cooking Power 1 200 W Outside Dimensions 20 he X 12 1 4 X 16 5 46 WxHxD 525 mm x 310 mm x 414 mm Overall Oven Cavity Dimensions 13 he X 9 he x 14 WxHxD 355 mm x 251 mm x 365 mm Operating Frequency 2 450 MHz Net Weight Approx 26 5 Ibs 12 kg Trim Kit Model Number MAATA AR Stainless Outside Dimensions 27 x 161 2 W x H 684 mm x 419 mm Cabinet Opening 25 2 X 15 16 x 21 W x Hx D 648 mm x 389 mm x 533 mm IEC Test procedure Specifications subject to change without notice The serial number of this product may be found on the left side of the control Model No panel You should note the model number and the serial number of this Serial No oven in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase for future reference Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Home Appliances Microwave Oven Shanghai Co Ltd
46. vent the plastic wrap by folding back part 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 burns Various degrees of moisture retention are also obtained by using wax paper or paper towels Shielding Thin areas of meat and poultry cook more quickly than meaty portions To prevent overcooking these thin areas can be shield ed with strips of aluminum foil Wooden toothpicks may be used to hold the foil in place A CAUTION is to be exercised when using foil Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven wall or door and damage to your oven will result Cooking time A range of cooking time is given in each recipe The time range compensates for the uncontrollable differences in food shapes starting temperature and regional prefer ences Always cook food for the minimum cooking time given in a recipe and check for doneness If the food is undercooked con tinue 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 Always bring the cooked outside edges toward the center and the less cooked center portions toward the outside of the dish Rearranging Rearrange small items such as chicken pieces shrimp
47. warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER glass plastic parts temperature probes if included and normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage The war ranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by prod ucts not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect bug infes tation mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of con sumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification or commercial use such as in a hotel office restaurant or other business rental use of the product service by anyone other than a Factory Service center or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COV ERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR RANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time cost of having someone remove or re install an installed unit if applicable or travel to and from the servicer The items listed are not exclusive but are for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MER CHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow
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