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1. DURING DEFROSTING 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 Auto Reheat Feature This feature allows you to reheat 1 to 4 servings of precooked room temperature and refrigerator temperature foods without setting power and time Example To reheat 2 servings of casserole For NN S553 e Press Auto Reheat until the desired num ber of servings appears in the display window Auto Reheat 1 4 servings Press twice 2 see More Less Lepage 12 Optional e Press Start gt Cooking begins and the time will count down NN S503 W i Feed Press twice e Press Auto Reheat until the desired num ber of servings appears in the display window see More Less Feature Lepage 12 e Press Start gt Cooking begins and the time will count down Press Auto Reheat pad to indicate num ber or servings Average Serving Size will vary depending on size and wattage of oven NOTES For best results follow these rec ommendations 1 All foods must be previously cooked 2 Foods should always be covered loosely with plastic wrap wax paper or casserole lid 3 All foods should have a covered stand time of 3 to 5 minutes 15 4 DO NOT reheat bread and pastry prod ucts using Auto Reheat Use manual power and time instead 5 DO
2. NOT reheat beverages 6 Times are based on an approximate serv ing size of 4 oz 7 Aplate of food is normally 3 4 servings Auto Cook Feature These are tested and pre timed based on the power rating of this oven for the quantity of food listed in the chart on page 16 Locale power fluctuations and per sonal tastes are not taken into account Should you prefer your food cooked dif ferently use power and time method shown on page 11 For NN S553 i Te To cook a 10 oz Frozen Entr es e Press Serving Weight until the desired serv ing weight appears in the display window see More Less Feature page 12 3 Ge Optional e Press Start gt Cooking begins and the time will count down For NN S503 Example To cook a 10 oz Frozen Entrees e Press Frozen Entrees until the desired serving weight appears in the display window Entr es Press twice see More Less Feature Lepage 12 BO Optional e Press Start gt Cooking begins and the time will count down D Auto Cook Chart RERE Serving Weight SF Hints Ss ee 0 9 1 CH Place inside a microwave safe serving bowl wit 40 80 g no cover Follow manufacturers directions for preparation 2 Beverages 2 CU E This feature allows you to reheat 1 T 250 ml or v i 50 2 cups 500 ml of room temperature beverages without setting power and time NOTE 1 Use a microwave safe cup 2 Heated liquids can erupt if not mix
3. No should note the model number and the serial number of this oven in the space Serial No provided and retain this book as a per manent record of your purchase for future reference Panasonic Consumer Electronics Panasonic Sales Company Division Company Division of Matsushita of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Electric Corporation of America Inc PSC One Panasonic Way Ave 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 Secaucus New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 26
4. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor ABOR 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 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 products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mis handling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misad
5. 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 8 Control Panel continued NN S553 NN S503 Panasonic Panasonic ooo More Less e K Popcorn Pefost a Ib kg 1 4 servings Side Dish Dinner 8 10 11 12 a ft Bah al ve vy More Less 1 1350W High Power Inverter Auto Popcorn Turbo Reheat 4 Defrost 1 4servings 4 Ib kg Inverter Auto Cooking S 5 Fresh Frozen Frozen 6 Vegetables Vegetables Entr es 2 3 Serving Weight 7 12 13 14 15 e Hei to Use Your Oven 1 AGE e Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet The oven automatical Ge a ly defaults to the impe amp rial measure system 0z 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 Y e Press gt Colon appears in the display window D Setting the Clock To set 11 25 a m or p m e Press Clock once ea gt Colon flashes e Enter time of day using the number pads Time appears in the display window colon continues flashing 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
6. 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 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 Oven will not turn on 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 start cooking The Glass Tray is not Take out Glass Tr
7. 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 F00035Y40AP FLE0103 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 instructions CAUTION indicates 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 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
8. of gravy warm 1 e Press Keep Warm 2 e Set warming time up o to o to 30 minutes 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 s2 Popcorn Feature NN S553 Example To pop 3 5 oz of popcorn Press once e Press Popcorn until the desired size appears in the display window 3 5 oz 99 g 3 0 oz 85 g 3 times 1 75 oz 50 g 2 see More Less Optional e Press Start After several seconds cooking time appears in the display window and begins to count down 23 Popcorn Feature i 1 ate NN S503 Example To pop 3 5 oz of popcorn Press once e Press Popcorn until the desired size appears in the display window once 3 5 oz 99 g twice 3 0 oz 85 g 3 times 1 75 oz 50 g see More Less Feature Oe 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 temperature 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 unpop
9. 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 hamburger patties or pork chops Rearrange pieces from the edge to the center and pieces from the center to the edge of the dish Cooki ng Techniques continued Turning It is not possible to stir some foods to dis tribute the heat evenly At times microwave energy will concent
10. 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 v PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID Copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd 2003 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NLU ae reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy Read all instructions before using this appliance Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on the inside front cover This appliance must be grounded Connect only to a properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 4 As with any cooking appliance DO NOT leave oven unattended while
11. 10 High 1 pound 450 g Crumble into a microwave safe colander set into another dish Cover with plastic wrap Stir twice Drain grease To soften Cream Cheese P3 MED LOW 1 2 Remove wrapper and place in a 8 oz 225 g microwave safe bowl To cook Vegetables Fresh All pieces should be the same size Wash 1 2 Ib thoroughly and add 1 tbsp of water per 1 2 225 g cup of vegetables and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Do not salt butter until after cooking Frozen Do not salt until after cooking Not suitable 10 oz for vegetables in butter or sauce Wash 285 g thoroughly and add 1 tbsp of water per 1 2 cup of vegetables and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Canned Empty contents into microwave safe serving 15 oz bowl Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 430 g 18 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 170 225 g potatoes around the edge of paper towel 1 P8 3 1 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 1 2 gallon 2 L Cup of liqui
12. INVERTER Panasonic Operating Instructions Safety Information brecautions Inside cover Important Safety Instructions 1 3 Installation and Grounding Instructions ccc eecceeeee seca ees 3 4 Safety Precautions 00000000000n 5 6 Operation Control Panel 8 9 Starting to Use Your Oven 10 Setting the Clock 10 Child Safety Locke 10 Selecting Power amp Cook Time 11 Quick Min Feature ccenn 11 Keep Warm Feature sssssnsnnennesneennennns 11 Popcorn Feature ccccecsseeeeeeeeeeeees 12 More Less Feature oonnoennonnnennnennnn 12 Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature 13 Auto Cook Feaiure 15 Auto Reheat Feature aannnaannna0nnna 15 Auto Cook Chart 16 Microwave Oven Models NN S553 S503 Operation Timer Feature Kitchen Timer Stand Time Delay Giant 17 Microwave Shortcuts 0008 18 19 Food Charachertstce 20 Cooking Techniques n00000nnn 20 21 Quick Guide to Operation 25 Maintenance Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave DE EE 22 Ordering Accessories Books etc 22 Before Requesting Gervice 23 Limited Warranty amp Customer Service Bil eren EE 24 General Information Cookware Guide 7 Oven Components Diagram 8 Specifications ceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 26 User s Hecond 26 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN Para instrucciones en espanol voltee el
13. 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 Yes Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature Use to reheat foods to a low serving temperature only Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and Plastic Wrap Yes prevent spattering Should be labeled Suitable for Microwave Heating Check package directions d Use only for short term reheating and to bring food to a low Straw Wicker Wood Se serving temperature Wood may dry out amp split or crack use caution when used Thermometers Use only microwave safe meat and candy thermometers Microwave safe Thermometers Not suitable for use in microwave oven will cause sparks p PI aC d Use to warm cooked foods and to cook foods that require E Hi SS short cooking times such as hot dogs Conventional 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 empty container should remain comfortab
14. UNDING 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 Oven 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 counter top household use only It is not intend ed for built in operation and is not approved or tested for commercial or marine use Installation 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 A INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING IN STR U CTI O N S continued A WARNING IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDING PLUG CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Consu
15. 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 cause injury or damage to the oven A CAUTION 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 cook
16. away from you to avoid steam burns lf additional time is needed continue to cook manually 7 Frozen Pizza 4 80 ollow manufacturers directions for preparation sing gle 110 295 d rae NN S553 J Potatoes 4 maximum Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing 6 8 oz each around surface Place potato or potatoes around 170 225g 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 4 8 12 16 oz All pieces should be the same size Wash thor Vegetables 110 225 340 450 g o ughly and add 1 tbsp of water per 1 2 cup of vege tables and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Do not salt butter H after cooking 10 Frozen S Oly and add 1 tosp of water per 1 2 Vegetables cup o vegetables Do not salt butter until after cooking Not suitable for vegetables in butter or sauce After 2 beeps stir or rearrange 11 Frozen 11 15 oz ollow manufactures directions for covering or Dinners 300 450 g removing covers Do not use frozen foods only for NN S553 packaged in foil trays 12 only for NN S853 Fillets ui 8 12 16 oz Arrange in a single layer only for NN S853 for NN S553 110 225 340 450 g Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 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 dela
17. ay 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 22 the glass tray The word Child The CHILD LOCK was Deactivate LOCK by pressing appears in the activated by pressing Stop Reset pad 3 times Display Window Start pad 3 times Limited Warranty amp Customer Services Directory PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY PANASONIC SALES COMPANY DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA CORPORATION OF AMERICA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO 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 H 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
18. d To boil water broth etc P10 High 1 cup 8 oz 250 ml 1 2 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 230 mm 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 P10 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 19 Food Characteristics 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 PA less time to cook than a J heavy dense foods suchas 42 potatoes and roasts When A EXD reheating d
19. e Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven i 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 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 pad refer to page 12 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 open
20. e 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 99 minutes and 99 sec onds 4 For reheating use P10 HIGH for liq uids P7 MEDIUM HIGH for most foods and P6 MEDIUM for dense foods 5 For defrosting use P3 MEDIUM LOW Power Level 10 Levels 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 11 5 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 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 Pad you cannot use Number Pads 3 Quick Min Pad can be used to add more time during manual cooking lt gt Keep Warm Feature This feature will Keep food warm for up to 30 minutes after cooking Example To keep 2 cups
21. ed with air Do not heat liquids in your microwave oven with out stirring before and halfway through heating 3 Care must be exercised not to overheat liquids when using the Beverage feature It is programmed to give proper result when heating 1 cup 250 ml or 2 cups 500 Gel liquid starting from room temperature verheating will cause an increased risk of scalding or water eruption Refer to page 2 item 18 3 Bacon 4 slices 3 2 4 oz Place slices of bacon on a microwave safe dish 90 110 g Cover with paper towel Time may vary by brand 6 slices 4 8 5 8 oz and weight If bacon is not cooked to your liking 135 165 g continue to heat by manually adding more time 10 slices 8 1 230 270 g 14 slices 11 6 13 oz 330 370 9 Lunch 4 1 2 a Pour soup into a microwave sate serving bowl Snack aly ch NN S553 250 500 ml Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Aar 4 maximum Make 3 slits on each Hot Ge Place Hot Dog on ae i NN S553 pa plate or microwave sate dish leaving space etween each Times may vary by size and manufacturer 6 Frozen 8 10 20 32 oz Follow manufacturers directions for preparation Entr es 225 300 600 900 g of 8 and 10 oz sizes For larger sized entr es where the directions state for the entire film cover to be removed do not vent or remove film cover to ensure complete cooking After 2 beeps stir or rearrange Be careful when removing the film cover after cooking Remove
22. er 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 Eng 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 Menu Label for NN S553 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 Inside of the oven tion openings Wipe with a damp cloth after using mild detergent may be used if needed The use of harsh deter gents or abrasives is not Control Panel Covered with a removable protective recommended film to prevent scratches during Oven Door 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 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 g
23. 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 top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally ZIE 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 Se
24. in use Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the installation instruc tions found on page 3 DO NOT cover or block any openings on this appliance 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 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 Ke or cleaning will damage the appliance and may result in radiation eaks 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 autho
25. ing always open the bag 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 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 be
26. ing 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 A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued 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 3 Use only the Glass Tray specifically designed for this oven DO NOT substi tute any other glass tray 4 If the Glass Tray is hot allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water 5 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 6 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 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 GRO
27. iven off from the food Some steam will condense on cool er surfaces such as Roller Ring and oven cavity floor ee or the oven door This is Clean the bottom surface of the oven S een S e normal with mild detergent water or window ONO PANE 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 FOOD RESIDUE AND CONDENSATION MAY CAUSE RUSTING OR ARCING AND DAMAGE TO THE OVEN ORDER FORM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Instructions Operating Manual this book FOOO35Y40AP Glass Tray FO6014TOOAP Roller Ring Assembly F290D9330AP For pricing quotes call or write the Parts amp Literature Department at the phone or address listed below Please have your credit card information readily available Shipping amp handling are not included Price amp availability subject to change Sorry no COD s PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY 20421 84th Avenue South 800 833 9626 Phone Kent WA 98032 800 237 9080 FAX You can purchase parts accessories or locate your nearest service center by visiting our Web Site Web Site http www Panasonic com 22 Zei Before Requesting Service These things are normal The oven
28. justment of consumer con trols 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 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 H the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Depar
29. ll 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 14 3 Rinse foods indicated in the chart 4 Items which have been layered should be rinsed separately or have a longer stand time 13 Fish and Seafood up to 3 Ibs 1 4 kg Crabmeat Fish Steaks Fish Fillets Sea Scallops Whole fish Meat Ground Meat Roasts 2 gt 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 14
30. lt 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 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 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
31. ly cool and the water should be hot If the container is hot it has absorbed some microwave energy and should NOT be used This test cannot be used for plastic containers 7 Oven Components Diagram External Air Vent Glass Tray Internal Air Vent D Roller Ring Door Safety Lock System Heat Vapor Barrier Film Exhaust Air Vent do not remove Control Panel Menu Label for NN S553 f Identification Plate KO Waveguide Cover do not remove Oven Light Oven Light turns on only while cooking and will not turn on when oven door is opened Control Panel 1 Display Window 13 Quick Min Pad page 11 2 Popcorn Pad ie page 12 14 Start Pad 3 Inverter Turbo Defrost Pad One tap allows oven to begin functioning If e page 13 door is opened or Stop Reset Pad is 4 Auto Reheat Pad page 15 pressed once during oven operation Start Pad must be pressed again to restart oven 15 Stop Reset Pad Before cooking One tap clears memory 5 Auto Cook Pads page 15 6 Serving Weight Pad ie page 15 7 Keep Warm Pad e page 11 During cooking One tap temporarily 8 More Less Pad page 12 stops the cooking process Another tap 9 Number Pads cancels all your instructions and time of 10 Timer Pad page 17 day or colon appears in the Display Window 11 Clock Pad ie page 10 12 Power Level Pad e page 11 Beep Sound When a pad is pressed correctly a beep will be heard If
32. ng 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 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
33. nverter Turbo Defrost Feature 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 g pound To use Inverter Turbo Defrost RE e ai EES enter the weight of the food in Ibs 1 0 and tenths of a lb 0 1 If a piece of meat weighs 1 95 Ibs or 1 Ib 14 oz e Enter weight of the enter 1 9 Ibs food using the num Ounces Hundredths Tenths of of a Pound a Pound Inverter ber pads e 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 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 wi
34. onuts or other E 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 3 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 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 rand f A 3 Starting Temperature Foods that are at room temperature take less time to cook than if they are chilled refrigerated or frozen 20 Cooking Techniques Piercing Foods with skins or mem branes must be pierced ze scored or have a strip of GD skin peeled before cook f ing to allow steam to lt 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 cooki
35. ose other than the preparation of food aw Cookware Guide ITEM MICROWAVE COMMENTS 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 Paperboard Dishes purchased in grocery stores Fast Food Carton l Ne Most glass jars are not heat resistant Do not use for SS See CONTAINER TEST below Not recommended for use in microwave ovens Metal can S cause arcing and damage to your oven May cause arcing which could cause a fire in the 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 Oven Cooking Bag Paper Towels amp Napkins Recycled Paper Towels microwave use amp Napkins cause sparks microwave microwave convection and conventional ovens Plastic Should be labeled Suitable for Microwave Heating Check
36. ped kernels or reuse bag NOTE If popcorn is of a different weight than listed follow instructions on popcorn package Never leave the oven unattended If pop ping 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 slight ly This does not affect the popcorn results For Popcorn By using the More Less Pad the programs can be adjusted to cook popcorn for a longer or shorter time if desired For NN S503 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 For NN S553 Adds time Subtracts time More 2 Adds Approx 20 secs More 1 Adds Approx 10 secs Original setting Less 1 Subtracts Approx 10 secs Less 2 Subtracts Approx 20 secs Press More Less pad before pressing Start For Auto Reheat Cook Preferences for food doneness vary with each individual After having used the Auto Reheat Cook feature a few times you may decide you would prefer your food cooked to a different doneness For NN S503 1 tap More Adds Approx 10 time 2 taps Less Subtracts Approx 10 time 3 taps original setting For NN S553 Adds time Subtracts time More 1 Adds Approx 10 time Original setting Less 1 Subtracts Approx 10 time Press More Less pad before pressing Start I
37. rate 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 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 e Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture s recommended temperatures GU FOOD E 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 th
38. rized 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 wo pie SS Kita co b A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued 18 Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling Visible bubbling when the con tainer is removed from the microwave oven is not always present 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
39. t weight Optional Press To cook using Quick Quick Min Min Lepage 11 up to 10 min To reheat using Anie for NN S503 for NN S553 Auto Reheat Dee or j page 15 Press once Optional Press for Tes To cook using KE Auto Cook dk Se Select Serving Weight Optional Press page 15 for NN S503 e g Frozen gt Entr es Press to select serving weight Optional To defrost using Inverter Turbo gt ols o Thru H gt Defrost GE page 13 Press once Set weight To use Keep gt ol H Keep Warm Thru gt page 11 Press once ie keep warm time up to 30 min To use asa Kitchen Timer umer gt o rela _ gt page 17 Press once Set time To Set Input up to Stand Time 4 stage cooking fi EE Lepage 17 programs Press once Set time To Set Input up to Delay Start SSES o Wiel 9 gt 4 stage cooking gt page 17 Press once Set time programs 25 Er Specifications TT HES NN 5503 120 V 60 He Power a 12 7 Amps 1 460 W Cooking Power Power 1 350 W Outside Dimensions 11 s x 20 s x 15 7 5 H x W x D 301 mm x 518 mm x 404 mm Oven Cavity Dimensions 8 7 8 X 14 4 X 15 h6 H x W x D 225 mm x 375 mm x 386 mm Operating Frequency 2 450 MHz Net Weight Approx 23 lbs 10 5 kg IEC Test procedure Specifications subject to change without notice The serial number of this product may be found on the back side of the oven You Model
40. tand 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 Microwave Shortcuts M TIME DIRECTIONS in mins 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 To soften Brown Sugar P10 High 20 30 sec Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish 1 cup 250 ml with a slice of bread Cover with lid or plastic wrap To soften refrigerated Butter P3 MED LOW 1 Remove wrapper and place butter in a 1 stick 1 4 pound 110 g microwave safe dish To melt refrigerated Butter P6 MEDIUM 112 2 Remove wrapper and place butter in a 1 stick 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 1 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 To brown Ground Beef P
41. tment at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Customer Services Directory For Product Information Operating Assistance Literature Request Dealer Locations and all Customer Service inquiries please contact 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9 am 9 pm Saturday Sunday 9 am 7 pm EST Web Site http www panasonic com you can purchase parts accessories or locate your nearest service center by visiting our Web Site Accessory Purchases 1 800 332 5368 Customer Orders Only Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 i am to 5 pm Monday Friday 6 am to 10 30 am Saturday PST Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express Check Service in Puerto Rico Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc Panasonic Sales Company Factory Service center Ave 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Phone 787 750 4300 Fax 787 768 2910 24 QUICK GUIDE TO OPERATION How to Operate To set Clock Clock _ gt H Thru H Clock page 10 Press once Enter time of day Press once To set Power Power and Time 10 Levels me o Thru 9 gt Start page 11 Press to select Power Level Set cooking time Press To Use Child To Set To Cancel Stop page 10 Press 3 times Press 3 times To cook using for NN S553 for NN S503 Poncm MO mg wpage 12 Selec
42. tween 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 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 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 purp
43. 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 ZAA 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 Child appears in the display window gt Child continues to be displayed until Child Lock is can celled Keypads 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 NOTE You can set Child Lock feature when the display shows a colon or time of day GC Selecting Power amp Cook Time e Press Power Level until the desired power level appears Press 5 times in the display window 2 e Set Cooking Time using number pads 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 MEDIUM HIGH 5 times P6 MEDIUM 6 times P5 7 times P4 8 times P3 MEDIUM LOW DEFROST 9 times 10 times NOTES 1 For more than one 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 entir
44. y start To Use as a Kitchen Timer Example To count down 5 minutes e Set desired amount of time using number pads up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds 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 1 e Enter the desired P Power Level see page 11 for directions Press 5 times Set desired cooking time a o o using number pads Pee m e Set desired amount of Stand Time using number pads up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds e Press Start gt Cooking will start After cooking stand time will count down without oven operating Ix Timer Feature 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 Set Delay Start Example To delay the start of cooking for 5 minutes and cook at P6 power for 3 minutes e Enter desired amount of delay time using number pads up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds 3 e Enter the desired Power Level see a page 11 for directions Press 5 times Set desired cooking time using number pads e Press Start 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 S

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