Panasonic NN-SD997S microwave
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1. T Press Sensor Reheat Sensor Reheat 2 MGire e see More Less ase Feature page 13 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 foods 2 For raw or uncooked foods 3 If oven cavity is warm 4 For beverages 5 For frozen foods 16 This sensor feature allows you to cook food without setting time The oven sim plifies programming Example To cook Frozen Entrees 1 sen r ook Press Sensor Cook 2 e Select the desired Sensor Menu Dial food number using the Sensor Menu Select Dial to select Frozen Entr es 3 M6re e see More Less Less Feature Optional page 13 4 Press Start Start gt Cooking starts Cooking is complete when 5 beeps sound When stea2. www panasonic com consumersupport or contact us via the web at hitp 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 a a a 1 I I I Service in Puerto Rico Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Phone 787 750 4300 Fax 787 768 2910 QUICK GUIDE TO OPERATION To set Clock page 10 To set Power and Time page 12 To cook using Popcorn page 13 To cook using Quick Min page 12 To reheat using Sensor Reheat page 16 To cook using Sensor Cook page 16 To defrost using Inverter Turbo Defrost page 14 To use Keep Warm page 12 To use asa Kitchen Timer page 20 To Set Stand Time page 20 To Set Delay Start page 20 How to Operate p 4 gt AL Time Dial gt p 4 Press twice Set time of day Press once is Ba D Time Dia gt E Press to select Power Level Set cooking time r Optional vel Is Press to select weight WiK up to 10 min Sens f Reheat Press once Send Gok B Optional Sensor Menu Dial gt gt Press Select food Optional Press Inverd nifurbo eo gt QB voor Dil GED Press once Press Keelan gt Or Dil Gamp Press
3. 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 A INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING NSTR U CTIO NS continued A WARN ING 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 com pletely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded If it is necessary to use an extension cord 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
4. 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 Power Supply 1 Ashort 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 lf 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 table oo top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally 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 micr
5. 4 pound 110 g microwave safe dish To melt refrigerated Butter P6 MEDIUM 112 2 Remove wrapper and place butter in a ane TIME DIRECTIONS in mins 1 cup 250 ml with a slice of bread Cover with lid or 1 stick 1 4 pound 110 g microwave safe dish covered with lid or vented plastic wrap To melt Chocolate P6 MEDIUM 1 11 2 Remove wrapper and place chocolate 1 square 1 oz 28 g in a microwave safe dish After heating stir To melt Chocolate P6 MEDIUM 1 11 2 until completely melted Note Chocolate 1 2 cup 125 ml chips holds its shape even when softened To toast Coconut P10 HIGH Place in a microwave safe dish 1 2 Cup 125 ml Stir every 30 seconds Crumble into a microwave safe colander set into another dish Cover with plastic To brown Ground Beef P10 HIGH 1 pound 450 g wrap Stir twice Drain grease To cook Vegetables Fresh P8 All pieces should be the same size Wash 1 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 P8 Wash thoroughly add 1 tbsp of water per 10 oz 1 2 cup of vegetables and cover with lid or 285 g vented plastic wrap Do not salt butter until after cooking Not suitable for vegetables in butter or sauce Canned P8 Empty contents into microwave safe serving 15 oz bowl Do not cover 430 g 21 To soften Cream Cheese P3 MED LOW 1
6. 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 lf 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 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 wave guide 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 RUSTING 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 Instruct
7. in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of Date of Purchase your purchase for future reference Panasonic Consumer Electronics Panasonic Sales Company Division Company Division of Panasonic of Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc PSC Corporation of North America Ave 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 One Panasonic Way San Gabriel Industrial Park Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Panasonic Home Appliances Microwave Oven Shanghai Co Ltd 898 Long Dong Road Pu Dong Shanghai China 201203 Web Site http www panasonic co jp global 30
8. milk 2 cups grated cheddar cheese 8 oZ 1 2 lb dry weight macaroni cooked and drained 1 3 Cup bread crumbs 1 teaspoon paprika EY Microwave Recipes In a 2 Qt casserole melt the butter for 40 seconds at P10 Add onion and garlic and cook for 1 minute at P10 Stir in flour mustard salt and pepper and gradually add the milk Cook for 3 4 minutes at P10 until sauce thickens stirring once Add the cheddar cheese stirring thoroughly Pour and stir the sauce into the macaroni in a 3 Qt casserole Top with bread crumbs and paprika Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Cook at P6 power for 16 18 minutes Yield 6 servings Beef and Macaroni Casserole 1 pound lean ground beef 1 small onion chopped 1 2 green bell pepper chopped 1 cup chopped celery 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce 11 4 Cups water 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni 1 teaspoon parsley 1 2 teaspoon salt 1 4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 2 Cup grated cheddar cheese Crumble the ground beef in a 3 Qt casserole Cook for 5 7 minutes at P6 or until the meat is cooked stirring twice Stir in onion peppers and celery Cook for 3 4 minutes at P10 Stir in the remaining ingredients except cheese Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Cook at P6 power for 16 18 minutes Sprinkle with cheese Cover and let stand 5 minutes Yield 4 6 servings Tuna Casserole 1 6 oz can tuna drained and flaked 4 cups cooked and drained noodles 1 10 4 oz
9. pattern 3 Omelet 2 4 eggs Follow Basic Omelet recipe on page 19 1 2 cups Pour soup into a microwave safe serving bowl 250 500 ml For NN SD787 SD797 Do not cover For NN SD987 SD997 Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Stir after cooking 5 Frozen Entr es 8 32 oz Follow manufacturers directions for preparation 225 900 g After 2 beeps stir or rearrange Be careful when removing the film cover after cooking Remove facing away from you to avoid steam burns If additional time is needed continue to cook manually 6 Frozen Pizza Follow manufacturers directions for preparation single For NN SD787 SD797 Add more time of cook ing if needed 7 Frozen Pocket 1 sandwich Follow manufacturer s directions for preparation Sandwich 4 5 oz 128 g 8 Potatoes 1 4 potatoes Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing 6 8 oz each around surface Place potato or potatoes around 170 2259 the edge of paper towel lined glass tray Turntable at least 1 inch 2 5 cm apart Do not cover Let stand 5 minutes to complete cooking 9 Fresh Vegetables 4 16 oZ All pieces should be the same size Wash thor 110 450 g Joughly add 1 tbsp of water per 1 2 cup of veg etables and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Do not salt butter until after cooking 17 ri Sensor Cook Chart continued Recipe Serving Weight Hints S 10 Frozen Vegetables 6 16 oz Wash thoroug
10. sound NOTES 1 If desired you can use other power levels Select desired power level before setting cooking time 2 Quick Min Pad can be used to add more time during manual cooking b Keep Warm Feature This feature will keep food warm for up to 30 minutes after cooking Example To keep 2 cups of gravy warm e Set warming time up to 30 minutes Rotate 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 or auto features E i Popcorn Feature Example To pop 3 5 oz of popcorn e Press Popcorn until the desired size appears in the display window Press Press once once 3 5 oz 99 g twice 3 0 oz 85 g 3 times 1 75 oz 50 g Popcorn 2 see More Less M ie Feature Less Optional e Press Start After several seconds cooking time appears in the display window and begins to count down NOTES ON POPCORN FEATURE 1 Pop one bag at a time 2 Place bag in oven according to manu facturers directions 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 6 because steam will escape Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag NOTE If popcorn is of a different weight than list
11. stage cooking repeat steps 1 and 2 for each stage of cooking before pressing Start Pad The maxi mum number of stages for cooking is 5 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 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 12 Automatic features are provided for your convenience If results are not suitable to your individual preference or if serving size is other than what is listed on page 17 please refer to manual cooking L 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 at P10 e Press Start Cooking begins and the time will count down At the end of cooking 5 beeps
12. the oven until cancelled It does e Plug into a properly not lock the door grounded electrical outlet WELCOME TO PANASONIC message scrolls across display window e Press Start 3 times LOCK appears in the display window gt LOCK continues to be displayed until Child Lock is can celled Keypads may be pressed but the microwave will not start To Cancel Press Stop Reset 3 times gt The display will Sinn return to colon or SIP DEAS time of day when Child Lock has been cancelled Press Timer Clock twice gt Colon flashes e Set time of day using NOTE Tme Dial You can set Child Lock feature when the gt Time appears in display shows a colon or time of day the display window colon continues flashing e Press Timer 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 electricity is supplied 3 Clock is a 12 hour display 4 Oven will not operate while colon is flashing 10 j Function Features LANGUAGE CHOICE can be selected only when you plug in the oven The oven has a choice of English French or Spanish display The display appears in English when you plug in the oven j FRANCAIS gt Display appears in French ESPANOL gt Display appears in Spanish ee ENGLISH gt Display appears in English L
13. 10 HIGH 5 Combine 1 to 11 2 cups 250 375 ml 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 22 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 overcook 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 EN heavy dense foods such as EA potatoes and roasts When 7 reheating donuts or other 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 Two potatoes take longer to cook than one potato As the quantity of 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 c
14. 2 Remove wrapper and place in a 8 oz 225 g microwave safe bowl at Microwave Shortcuts continued anes 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 170 225 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 2 P8 6 7 minutes to complete cooking To steam Hand Towels 4 P10 HIGH 20 30 sec Soak in water then wring out excess Place on a microwave safe dish Heat Present immediately To soften Ice Cream P3 MED LOW 1 1 2 Check often to prevent melting Cup of liquid To boil water broth etc P10 HIGH 1 cup 8 oz 250 ml 112 2 Heated liquids can erupt if not stirred 2 cups 16 oz 500 ml 2 2 3 Do not heat liquids in microwave oven without stirring before heating Cup of liquid To warm Beverage P7 MED HIGH 1 cup 8 oz 250 ml 112 2 2 cups 16 oz 500 ml 2 2 3 To roast Nuts P10 HIGH 3 4 Spread nuts into a 9 inch 23 cm 11 2 cups 375 ml microwave safe pie plate Stir occasionally To toast Sesame Seeds P10 HIGH 2 2 2 Place in a small microwave safe bowl 1 4 cup 60 ml Stir twice To skin Tomatoes P10 HIGH 30 sec Place tomato into a microwave safe bowl one at a time containing boiling water Rinse and peel Repeat for each tomato To remove Cooking Odors P
15. B KG CHOICE can be selected only when you plug in the oven The oven has both imperial and metric weight measurements The oven displays the weight in imperial when you plug in the oven r Z KG gt Weight can be set in g kg Metric Press LB gt Weight can be set in oz lb Imperial MENU ACTION ON OFF can be selected when colon or clock appears in the display window MENU ACTION SCREEN helps you to program your oven by prompting the next step to be taken When you become familiar with your oven the prompt can be turned off Mote 3 taps OFF Prompting Guide will not appear 3 more taps ON gt Prompting Guide will appear DEMO MODE ON OFF Demo mode is designed for retail store display In this mode the oven can be demon strated with no power in the oven i 4 taps ON gt The oven is in Demo mode w O 4 more taps OFF _ The oven is not in Demo mode DEFAULT MODE 11 Da Selecting Power e Press Power Level until the desired power level appears in the display window e Set Cooking Time using Time Select Dial to 1 minutes and 30 seconds 1 Pow Pihevel 10 Levels Press 5 times Rotate e Press Start gt Cooking will start The time in the display window will count down once P10 HIGH twice P9 3 times P8 4 times P7 MED HIGH 5 times P6 MEDIUM 6 times P5 7 times P4 8 times P3 MED LOW DEFROST 9 times P2 10 times 1 LOW NOTES 1 For more than one
16. CIN VERTER Panasonic Operating Instructions Microwave Oven Models NN SD787 SD797 SD987 SD997 Safety Information Precautions 00 Inside cover Important Safety Instructions 1 3 Installation and Grounding Instructions 3 4 Safety Precautions 5 6 Operation Control Panel ccccceceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 9 Starting to Use Your Oven 10 Setting the COCK ccccccceeeeeseeeeeees 10 Child Safety LOCK 1 0 00 ccccceeeeseeeeees 10 Function FeatureS cccceesseseeseeeeeeee 11 Selecting Power amp Cook Time 12 Quick Min Feature 0 ccceceeeeeeeeee 12 Keep Warm Feature cccsseeeeeees 12 Popcorn Feature cccceecceeseeeeeeeeeees 13 More Less Feature asanca 13 Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature 14 Defrosting Tips amp Techniques 14 15 Sensor Reheat Feature 08 16 Sensor Cook Feature cceeeees 16 Sensor Cook Chart 17 18 Operation Microwave Recipes 0 ccccsseeeeeees 19 Timer Feature Kitchen Timer Stand Time Delay Start ccccccccsesseeeceeeeeeeees 20 Microwave Shortcuts 0006 21 22 Food CharacteristiCs cccccccccccscee 23 Cooking Techniques 0 23 24 Quick Guide to Operation 0 28 Maintenance Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave COVED E E oeeeeeeactantes 25 A
17. Fast Food Carton wih Metal Hande No Metal handie may cause arcing Frozen Dinner Tray i s O S p cooking or A E A ER e Glassware amp Ceramics See CONTAINER TEST below Metal Bakeware Oo No Not recommended for use in microwave ovens Metal can No 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 metae short cooking times such as hot dogs Paper Towels amp Napkins pki microwave use A earns cer amp Napkins Cause sparks racine Tes a Yes microwave microwave 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 This material absorbs microwave energy Dishes get HOT Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature Use AONE THAM YUPS use caution to reheat foods to a low serving temperature only Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and Plastic Wrap prevent spattering Should be labeled Suitable for Mi H acka y Use only for sh
18. HERMOMETERS 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 infants 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 Yes for Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of Aluminum Foil 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 O ne A S a TE ne Dishes purchased in grocery stores
19. ISTED 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 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 Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or servicenter pur chase Parts and Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at http
20. 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 OR A 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 19 DO NOT cook directly on the turntable It can crack and cause injury or damage to the oven AWARNING 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 mater
21. Set weight Press once Q Or Dial GED Press Set keep warm time up to 30 min Set time Ti A Time Dia gt a Press Press once Input up to 4 stage cooking programs Set time Input up to 4 stage cooking gt e programs Press once Ti o Dial Press once Set time Press 28 ONS Specifications Cd NNSD7 7 SD707___ __NN SD987 SD997___ Outside Dimensions 11 he X 21 7 X 19 he 14 x 23 s x 20 304 mm x 555 mm x 506 mm 356 mm x 606 mm x 509 mm Oven Cavity Dimensions 9 x 16 he x 18 1 2 10 ie X 18 h6 X 18 1 2 H x W x D 228 mm x 418 mm x 470 mm 278 mm x 469 mm x 470 mm Operating Frequency 2 450 MHz Net Weight Approx 32 lbs 14 3 kg Approx 37 lbs 16 7 kg Trim Kit for NN SD787 SD797 NN TK729SF NN TK739SF stainless stainless 27 x 16 2 30 x 16 1 2 685 mm x 419 mm 762 mm x 419 mm Cabinet Opening 24 s X 15 Sie X 21 632 mm x 389 mm x 533 4 mm Trim Kit for NN SD987 SD997 NN TK929SF NN TK939SF stainless stainless 27 x 16 Src 30 x 16 he 685 mm x 472 mm 762 mm x 472 mm Cabinet Opening 24 The X 17 3a X 24 632 mm x 441 5 mm x 533 4 mm IEC Test procedure Specifications subject to change without notice 29 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
22. TY INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING E 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 3 6 DO NOT cover or block any openings on this appliance 7 DO NOT 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 oe or cleaning will damage the appliance and may result in radiation eaks 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 a
23. anty 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 call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or visit Panasonic Web Site http www panasonic com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company 787 750 4300 or fax 787 768 2910 Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This 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 ina 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 L
24. can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 40z can mushroom pieces and stems drained 1 16 oz package frozen peas defrosted 3 4 Cup milk 1 cup crushed potato chips 1 2 cup grated cheddar cheese In a 3 Qt casserole combine tuna noodles soup mushrooms peas and milk mix well Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Cook at P6 power for 16 18 minutes Top with potato chips and cheese before serving Yield 4 6 servings ix Timer Feature This feature allows you to program the oven as a kitchen timer It can also be used to program a standing time after cooking is completed and or to program a delay start To Use as a Kitchen Timer Example To count down 5 minutes 1 p 4 e Press Timer Clock 2 Time Dial e Set time using Time Select Dial to 5 minutes e Press Start gt Time will count down without oven operating To Set Stand Time Example To cook at P6 power for 3 minutes with stand time of 5 minutes e Enter the desired Power Level see page 12 for directions e Set cooking time using Time Select Dial to 3 minutes 1 Po vel 10 Is Press 5 times 2 Time Dial e Set stand time using Time Select Dial e Press Start gt Cooking will start After cooking stand time will count down without oven operating 20 CAUTION If oven lamp is lit while using the timer feature the oven is incorrectly pro gramed Stop oven immediately and re read instructions To Se
25. ccessory Purchases cccesseeeees 25 Before Requesting Service 26 Limited Warranty amp Customer Service Directory acuesa2iacetenus tiacecdcuncdsddenseuteadaehes 27 General Information Cookware Guide ccccccccssseeseeeeeeeeees 7 Oven Components Diagram 0 8 SPECIFICATIONS ccecceeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeees 29 User s R COIC cccccccssssseeeeeeeeeeeeees 30 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN Para instrucciones en espa ol voltee el libro For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com or visit us at Www panasonic com For assistance please call 787 750 4300 or visit us at Www panasonicpr com U S A Puerto Rico FOOO38NO0AP iPress0507 0 Printed in China 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 and 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 instru
26. ctions 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 Q 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 Copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd 2007 Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave 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 SAFE
27. e oven should be wiped dry see page 25 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY The oven is not plugged in Remove plug from outlet wait securely 10 seconds and re insert Circuit breaker or fuse is Reset circuit breaker or replace tripped or blown fuse There is a problem with the Plug another appliance into the outlet outlet to check if it is working The door is not closed Close the oven door securely completely Start Pad was not pressed Press Start Pad after programming Another program is already Press Stop Reset Pad to cancel gt entered into the oven the previous program and enter new program The program is not correct Program again according to the Operating Instructions Stop Reset Pad has been Program oven again pressed accidentally Oven will not turn on Oven will not start cooking The Glass Tray is not Take out Glass Tray and Roller The Glass Tray positioned properly onthe 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 25 the glass tray The word LOCK The CHILD LOCK was Deactivate LOCK by pressing appears in the activated Stop Reset pad 3 times Display Window The oven stops cooking This displa
28. 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 times may vary slightly This does not affect the pop corn results More Less Feature For Popcorn By using the More Less Pad the programs 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 pad 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 pad 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 i Inverigo B n al 190 enter the weight of the food in Ibs 1 0 aest and t
29. enths of a lb 0 1 If a piece of meat weighs 1 95 Ibs or 1 lb 14 oz 2 Set weight of the food enter 1 9 Ibs Weight Dial using the Weight l Select Dial to 1 5 pounds Rotate Press Start Defrosting will start The time will count down Larger weight foods will cause a sig nal midway through defrosting If 2 beeps sound turn over rearrange foods or shield with aluminum foil 4 J 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
30. es 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 pad 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 microwave 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 damage 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 non porous skins These types of foods must be pierced before microwave cooking to preve
31. 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 hamburger patties or pork chops Rearrange pieces from the edge to the center and pieces from the center to the edge of the dish 24 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 min utes 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 over cooking 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 c
32. h tinge 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 butter Meanwhile combine the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl beat together 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 CASSEROLE Paepnard s Pie pound lean ground beef tb cup frozen peas thawed 1 4 Cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon gravy powder 1 2 teaspoon curry powder 1 4 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 P6 power for 16 18 minutes Yield 4 servings Macaroni and Cheese 1 4 cup butter 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 clove minced garlic 1 4 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1 4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups
33. hly add 1 tbsp of water per 1 2 170 450 g cup of vegetables and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Do not salt butter until after cook ing Not suitable for vegetables in butter or sauce After 2 beeps stir or rearrange 11 Canned 15 oz Empty contents into microwave safe serving Vegetables 430 g bowl Do not cover 12 White Rice 1 2 11 2 cups Place rice with hot tap water in a microwave 110 335g safe casserole dish Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving 13 Brown Rice 7 o E alps Place rice with hot tap water in a microwave F g safe casserole dish Cover with lid or vented maximum plastic wrap Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving 300 450 g removing covers Do not use frozen foods pack aged in foil trays 1 2 cups Pour contents from can into microwave safe serving bowl Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Stir after cooking 16 32 oz Break apart in glass bowl or colander Cover 17 Ground Meat 450 900 g with lid or vented plastic wrap After 2 beeps stir Re cover and press Start Juices should be clear Drain 14 Frozen Dinners 11 16 oz Follow manufacturers directions for covering or 2 8 OZ Place pasta with hot tap water in a microwave 56 2259 safe casserole dish Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 18 Fish Fillet a T Arrange in a single layer Cover with lid or vent 110 9 Jed plastic wrap 18 a Fe
34. ials 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 DO NOT hit or strike Control Panel Damage to controls may occur 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 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 operating instructions 2 o1 A A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued EE Tray 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 o
35. ions Operating Manual this book FOOO38NO0AP Glass Tray A06014A00AP NN SD787 SD797 A06014MOOAP NN SD987 SD997 Roller Ring Assembly F290D9330AP Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http Avww pstc panasonic com or send your request by E mail to npocparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 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 25 g ___ Before Requesting Service _ JZz 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 th
36. lear 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 seafood 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 J 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 Glass sible leave oven door open while cleaning Tray in the proper position and press Stop Reset Pad 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
37. llow 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 16 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 17 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 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 4 A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued 18 Superheated Liquids
38. m is detected by the 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 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 mois ture turning into steam can mislead the sensor 4 Cover food with lid or with vented plastic wrap Never use tightly sealed plastic containers 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 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 Je Sensor Cook Chart 8 ServingWeight Hints O 1 Oatmeal Place inside a microwave safe serving bowl with no cover Follow manufacturers directions for preparation 2 Breakfast Sausage 2 8 links Follow manufacturers directions for preparation of pre cooked breakfast sausage Place in a radial
39. n the Glass Tray Always place food in a microwave safe dish or on a rack set in a microwave safe dish If food or a utensil on the Glass Tray touches oven walls causing the tray to stop moving the tray will automatically rotate in the opposite direction 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 INSTALLATION AND O aOR W 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 A ataih of Oven 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
40. nt 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 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 Use paper toweling under supervision 7 BROWNING DISHES OVEN COOKING BAGS e 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 T
41. ook Pad page 16 Sensor Reheat Pad page 16 Popcorn Sensor Reheat Sensor Cook Popcorn Pad page 13 Time Weight and Sensor Menu Dial Keep Warm Pad page 12 Inverter Turbo Defrost Pad page 14 Quick Min Pad page 12 Power Level wit Turbo 10 Levels Defrost Keep Warm Power Level Pad page 12 Timer Clock Pad page 20 10 More Less Pad Timer More Quick Clock Less in Stop Reset Start page 13 Stop Reset Pad Start Pad Before cooking One tap clears One tap allows oven to begin memory functioning If door is opened During cooking One tap temporarily or Stop Reset Pad is pressed stops the cooking process Another once during oven operation tap cancels all your instructions and Start Pad must be pressed time of day or colon appears in the again to restart oven Display Window Beep Sound When a pad is pressed correctly a beep will be heard If a pad 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 an operation is set and start pad is not pressed after 6 minutes the oven will automati cally cancel the operation The display will revert back to clock or colon mode z ZNB f Starting to Use Child Safety Lock J You r Oven This feature prevents the electronic oper ation of
42. ook 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 E2 Starting Temperature Foods that are at room temperature take less time to cook than if they are chilled refrigerated or frozen me 23 Piercing Foods with skins or mem branes must be pierced z scored or have a strip of G skin peeled before cook ff 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 da
43. ort term reheating and to bring food to a low Straw Wicker Wood p serving temperature Wood may dry out amp split or crack use o when used a Use only microwave safe meat and candy thermometers ee ae safe snags Not suitable for use in microwave oven will cause sparks Conventional No and get hot Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture CONTAINER 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 tle 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 eS cannot be used for plastic containers Oven Cooking Bag Oven Components Diagram External Air Vent Heat Vapor Barrier Film Internal Air Vent do not remove Door Safety Lock System Waveguide Cover do not remove Exhaust Air Vent Door Release Button Control Panel Q Warning Label Identification Plate Function Label Glass Tray Time Weight and Sensor Menu D Roller Ring Dial Menu Label Control Panel Panasonic ea ri JILIN ILT Power Level DD GEN OL Display Window Step by step instructions scroll for easy operation her Genius Prestige Sensor C
44. owave 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 P A Safety Precautions Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven IMPORTANT Proper 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 vegetabl
45. rk 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 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 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
46. separately or have a longer stand time 14 Fish and Seafood up to 3 lbs 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 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 lbs 2 3 2 7 kg DEFROST TIME at P3 mins per Ib Break apart Rearrange Turn over 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 Turn over Shield Break apart Turn over Remove defrosted Pieces Break apart Turn over Shield Turn over Shield Turn over Shield 15 DURING DEFROSTING tay Defrosting Tips amp Techniques continued AFTER DEFROSTING Stand Time Rinse 10 min 30 min in refrig 20 min in refrig 5 min 10 min 20 min in refrig Sensor Reheat Sensor Cook ANS Z Feature 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
47. t Delay Start Example To delay the start of cooking for 5 minutes and cook at P6 power for 3 minutes e Press Timer Clock e Set delay time using Time Select Dial To 5 minutes 2 Time Dial l e Enter the desired Power Level see page 12 for direc tions 10 Is Press 5 times e Set cooking time using Time Select Dial e Press Start gt Delay time will count down Then cooking will start 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 the oven door is opened during Stand Time Kitchen Timer or Delay Time the time on the display will con tinue to count down 3 Stand time and Delay start cannot be programmed before any automatic Function This is to prevent the starting temperature of food from rising before defrosting or cooking begins A change in starting temperature could cause inaccurate results 4 The maximum programmable time of Standing Time Kitchen Time or Delay Time is up to 90 minutes To separate refrigerated P10 HIGH 30 sec Remove wrapper and place in microwave Bacon safe dish After heating use a plastic 1 pound 450 g spatula to separate slices plastic wrap F Microwave Shortcuts To soften Brown Sugar P10 HIGH 20 30 sec Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish To soften refrigerated Butter P3 MED LOW 1 Remove wrapper and place butter in a 1 stick 1
48. ying indicates a Please contact an authorised by microwave and H97 problem with the microwave Service Center see page 27 generation system or H98 appears in the display window 26 Limited Warranty amp Customer Services Directory PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY PANASONIC SALES COMPANY DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF DIVISION OF PANASONIC PUERTO NORTH AMERICA RICO INC One Panasonic Way Ave 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 Secaucus New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 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 or Panasonic Sales Company collectively 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 SP made by the warrantor 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 warr
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