PANASONIC NN-S950, NN-S750 Microwave Oven Instruction Manual

PANASONIC NN-S950, NN-S750 Microwave Oven

Product Information

Specifications

• Brand: PANASONIC
• Model: NN-S950
• Type: Microwave
• Compatible Models: 742

FAQs

• Q: Where can I find genuine replacement parts for PANASONIC NN-S950?
  • A: You can shop for genuine replacement parts on Appliance Factory Parts website.
• Q: How many models are compatible with PANASONIC NN-S950?
  • A: The PANASONIC NN-S950 is compatible with 742 models.

This manual contains Safety Instructions, Operating Instructions and Maintenance of the oven.
Before operating this oven, please road these instructions completely.

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Microwave Oven.

PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

• Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. Under normal conditions oven will not operate with door open.
• Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
• 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.
• The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

Technical Specifications

*IEC 705-88 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 should note the model number and the serial number of this oven in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase for future reference.

• Model No. ………………………….
• Serial No. ………………………….
• Date of Purchase ………………………….

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Your microwave oven is a cooking device and you should use as much care as you use with a stove or any other cooking device. When using this electric appliance, basic safety precau­tions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY,” found on the inside front cover.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.- See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the installation instructions found.
5. Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.
6. Do not store or use 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, and the like.
7. 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 ok. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and may result in radiation leaks.
8. When cleaning surtaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
9. Do not allow children to use this appliance, unless closely supervised by an adult.
10. 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.
11. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
12. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
13. Do not let cord hang over edge of a table or counter.
14. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service center for examination, repair or adjustment.
15. Some products such as whole eggs, narrow neck bottles and sealed containers for example, closed glass jars-may explode and should not be heated in this oven.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
    • Do not overcook load. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
    • Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
    • If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
    • Do not use the cavity lor storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

General Use

1. DO NOT tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to door, Control Panel housing, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. DO NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs should only be done by a qualified service person.
2. DO NOT operate the oven empty. The microwave energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven causing overtieating, if food or water is not present to absorb energy. This could damage the oven and result in the risk of a fire.
3. DO NOT dry.clothes, newspapers or other materials in oven, or use newspapers or paper bags for cooking. Fire could result.
4. DO NOT use recycled paper products unless the paper prcx:luct is labeled as safe for microwave oven use. Recyded paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks, and result in fires when used.
5. DO NOT hit or strike Control Panel. Damage to controls may occur. Fire could result.
6. POT HOLDERS should always be used when removing items from the oven. Heat is transferred from the HOT food to the cooking container and from the cooking container to the Glass Tray. The Glass Tray can be very HOT after removing the cooking container from the oven.
7. DO NOT store flammable materials next to, on top of, or in the oven. These could be fire hazards.

SAVE THESE INST RUCTIONS

For proper use of your oven read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.

Installation and Grounding Instructions

Examine Your Oven

Unpack oven, remove all packing material and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door.
Notify dealer immediately if oven is damaged.
DO NOT install if oven is damaged.

Placement of Oven

1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface.. For proper operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow. Allow 3-inches (7.6 cm) of space on both sides of the oven and 1 ?inch (2.5 cm) of space on top of oven.
   • DO NOT block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may be overheated and damaged. When using any cloth over the oven, the air intake and exhaust should not be blocked. Also should allow space on back and both sides of oven properly.
   • DO NOT place oven near a hot, damp surface such as a gas or electric range, or dishwasher
   • DO NOT operate oven when room humidity is too high.
2. This oven was manufactured for household use only.

Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

Consult a qualified electrician or sevice person if the grounding instructions are not completely 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-blade grounding plug, and a three- slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord should be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

Power Supply

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the 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.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the extension cord must be a grounding-type 3- wire cord, and (3) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

Wiring Requirements

1. The oven must be on a SEPARATE CIRCUIT. No other appliance should share the circuit with the microwave oven. If it does, the branch circuit fuse may blow, the circuit breaker may trip, or the food may cook slower than the times recommended in this manual.
2. The VOLTAGE used must be the same as specified on this microwave oven (120 V, 60 Hz). Using a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a lire or other incident causing oven damage. Using a lower voltage will cause slow cooking. Panasonic is NOT responsible for damage resulting from the use of the oven with other than the specified voltage.
3. The oven must be plugged into at least a 20 AMP, 120 VOLT, 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET. Where a standard two-prong outlet is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the consumer to have 11 replaced with a properly grounded three-prong outlet.

TV / Radio Interference

1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment.
2. When there is interterence, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:
   • Clean door and sealing surtaces of the oven. (See Care of Your Microwave Oven)
   • Place the radio, TV, etc. away from the microwave oven as far as possible.
   • Use a properly installed antenna to obtain stronger signal reception.

Glass Tray

1. DO NOT operate the oven without Roller Ring and 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 obse,ving its rotation when you stress Start.
3. Only use the Glass Tray specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute 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 utensils on the Glass Tray touches oven walls, causing the tray to stop moving, the tray will automatically rotate in the opposite direction. This is normal.
7. Glass Tray can tum in either direction.

Roller Ring

1. Roller Ring and oven floor should be cleaned frequently lo prevent excessive noise.
2. Roller Ring must always be used for cooking along with Glass Tray.
3. Always replace Roller Ring and Glass Tray in their proper positions.

Safety Precautions

Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven

IMPORTANT

Proper cooking depends upon the power, the time set and the quantity of food. If you use a smaller portion than recommended and cook at the time for the recommended portion, fire could result.

HOME CANNING/ DRYING FOODS/ SMALL QUANTITIES OF FOODS

• DO NOT use your oven for home canning, your oven cannot maintain the food at the proper canning temperature. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume.
• 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.

POPCORN

Popcorn may be popped in a microwave oven com popper. Microwave popcorn which pops in its own package is also available. Follow popcorn manufacturers’ directions and use a brand suitable for the wattage of your microwave oven.

CAUTION: When using pre-packaged microwave popcorn, follow recommended package Instructions. Check package weight before using the Popcorn pad (see Popcorn Pad section). Set the oven for the weight of the popcorn package.
If these instructions are not followed, 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 away from your face and body to prevent steam burns.

DEEP FAT FRYING

• DO NOT attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven. Cooking oils may burst into flames and may cause damage to the oven and perhaps result in burns.
• Microwave utensils may not be able to withstand the temperature of the hot oil, and could shatter or melt.

FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS

• Potatoes, apples, whole eggs, egg yolks, whole squash and sausages are examples of foods with nonporous skins. These types of foods must be pierced before microwave cooking to prevent their bursting.
• Use fresh potatoes tor baking and cook until just done. Use recommended weights for programmed cooking. Overcooking causes dehydration and may result in a fire.

LIQUIDS

Liquids can become “superheated” in a microwave, and when the container is moved in any way, the superheated liquids can “explode” out of the container. “Superheated” water is hotter than boiling water, EVEN THOUGH IT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BUBBLE. To reduce the possibility of this occurrence:

• Always make sure that liquids are stirred vigorously before heating to assure that the liquid is mixed with air. NEVER HEAT LIQUIDS FOR AN EXCESSIVE LENGTH OF TIME.

GLASS TRAY/ COOKING UTENSILS/ FOIL

• Cooking utensils get hot during microwaving. Heat is transferred from the HOT food to the container and the Glass Tray. Use potholders when removing utensils from the oven or when removing lids or plastic wrap covers from cooking utensils to avoid burns.
• 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.
• When using foil, skewers, warming rack or utensils made of metal in the oven, allow at least 1- inch (2.5 cm) of space between metal material and interior oven walls. tf arcing occurs (sparking), remove metal material (skewers etc.) and/or transfer to a non-metallic container.
• Dishes with metallic trim should not be used, as arcing may occur.
• If an entree is heated in a foil tray, maintain at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) spacing from the oven walls.

PAPER TOWELS/ CLOTHS

• 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.

BROWNING DISHES/ OVEN COOKING BAGS

• Browning dishes or grills are designed for microwave cooking only. Always follow instructions provided by the manufacturer. DO NOT preheat browning dish more than 6 minutes.
• 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.

THERMOMETERS

• DO NOT use a conventional meat thermometer in your oven. Arcing may occur. Microwave-safe thermometers are available for both meat and candy.

BABY FORMULA/ FOOD

• D0 NOT heat baby formula or food in the microwave oven. The glass jar or surface of the food may appear to be only warm while the interior can be so hot as to burn the infant’s mouth and esophagus.

REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS

• When reheating pastry products, check temperatures of any fillings before eating. Some foods have fillings which heat faster and can be extremely hot, while the surface remains warm to the touch (ex. Jelly Donuts).

GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES

• DO NOT use the oven for any reason other than the preparation of food.
• DO NOT leave oven unattended while in use.

Cookware and Utensil Guide

CONTAINER TEST

TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a 1- cup glass measure with water and place it in the microwave oven along with the container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at P10 (HIGH). If the container is microwave oven- safe (transparent to microwave energy), the container should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container is hot, it has absorbed some microwave energy and should NOT be used. This test cannot be used for plastic containers.

Feature Diagram

1. A. Door Release Button
2. B. Internal Air Vents
3. C. Door Safety Lock System
4. D. External Air Vents
5. E. Control Panel
6. F. Identification Plate
7. G. Glass Tray
8. H. Roller Ring
9. I. Hea/vapor Barrier Film
   • (do not remove)
10. J. Menu Label
11. K. Cover ( do not remove)

Control Panel

1. Display Window
2. Inverter Turbo Defrost Pad
3. Popcorn Pad
4. Inverter Auto Cooking Pads
5. Number Pads
6. Timer Pad
7. Clock Pad
8. Auto Reheat Pad
9. Power Level Pad
10. Quick Min Pad
11. Start Pad
    • One tap allows oven to begin functioning. If door is opened or
    • Stop/Reset Pad is pressed once during oven operation, Start Pad must be pressed again to restart oven.
12. Stop/Reset Pad
    • Before cooking: One tap clears your instruction.
    • During cooking: One tap temporarily stops the cooking process. Another tap cancels all your instructions and time of day or colon appears on the 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.
• The oven will beep twice between programmed stages. At the end of any complete program, the oven will beep 5 times.

Operation

Clock Setting

The oven will operate without setting the clock.

Example: To set 11:25 a.m. or p.m.

NOTES

1. To reset the clock, repeat steps 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 the colon is flashing.

Quick Min Function

This feature allows you to set and/or add cooking times easily in multiples of one minute.

To Set Cooking Time:

NOTE:

1. 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, and vice versa.
3. Press Quick Min Pad to add more time during cooking. To verify the additional cooking time, check the Display Window.

Power & Time Setting

How do I program Power and Time?

Example: To cook at P 6 (MEDIUM) Power for 1 minute 30 seconds )

NOTES

1. For more than one stage cooking, repeat steps 1 and 2 for each stage of cooking before pressing Start Pad. Maximum number of stages for cooking is 5 stages.
2. When selecting P10 (HIGH) power for the first stage, you may begin at step 2.
3. Two beeps will sound between each stage of programming. Five beeps will sound at the end of the enrire sequence.
4. When selecting P10 (HIGH) power, the maximum programmable time is 30 minutes. For other power levels, the maximum time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
5. For reheating, use P10 (HIGH) for liquids, P7 (MEDIUM-HIGH) for most foods and P6 (MEDIUM) for dense foods.
6. For detrosting, use P3 (MEDIUM-LOW).

Popcorn Pad

Example: To heat 3.5 oz. of Popcorn

NOTES ON POPCORN PAD:

1. Use prepackaged room temperature microwave popcorn. Read manufacturers’ instructions.
2. Place bag in oven according to manufacturers’ directions.
3. Pop only one bag at a time.
4. After popping, allow the contents of the bag to cool for a few minutes before opening. Open bag carefully away from face and body because popcorn and steam are extremely hot.
5. Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag.
6. NEVER leave oven unattended when pop-ping popcorn.
7. With the many varieties of microwave popcorn available in the market place, it may be necessary for you to move the popcorn container to the outer edge of the glass tray to obtain the best cooking results.

Remarks

• When popping multiple bags one right after the other, the cooking times may vary slightly. This does not affect the popcorn results.

CAUTION

• If pre-packaged popcorn is of a different weight than the recommended weight, do not use the preset popcorn settings.
• Set power level and time according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Inverter Turbo Defrost

• This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood simply by entering the weight.

Example: To defrost 1.5 pounds of meat.

NOTE:

• Time will vary depending on size and wattage of your oven.

Conversion Chart:

• Follow the chart to convert ounces or hundredths of a pound into tenths of a pound. To use Auto
• Defrost, program the weight of the food in Ibs. (1.0) and tenths of a lb. (0.1). If a piece of meat weighs 1.95 lbs. or 1 lb. 14 oz., program 1.9 lbs.

Defrosting Tips & Techniques

Before 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, i.e. create a vacuum.
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 on microwave safe roasting rack in an appropriately sized dish.
3. Place roasts fat-side down. Place whole poultry breast-side down.
4. Drain liquids during defrosting.
5. Turn over (invert) items during detrosting.
6. Shield edges and ends if needed. (See Cooking Techniques).
7. Select power and minimum time so that items will be under-defrosted.

After Defrosting:

1. Large items may be icy in the center. Defrosting will complete during STANDING TIME.
2. Let stand, covered with plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for time shown in the chart below.
3. See chart below for standing time and rinsing directions.
4. items which have been layered should be rinsed separately or have a longer stand time.

Auto Reheat

This feature allows you to reheat 1 to 4 serv­ings of precooked room temperature and refrig­erator temperature foods without setting power and time.

Example : To reheat 2 cups of soup

NOTES: For best results, follow these recom­mendations:

1. All foods must be previously cooked.
2. Foods should always be covered loosely with plastic wrap, wax paper or a casserole lid.
3. All foods should have a covered stand time of 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Do NOT reheat bread and pastry products using Auto Reheat Use manual power and time instead.
5. Do NOT reheat beverages.
6. Times are based in an approximate serving size of 4 oz.
7. A plate of food is normally 3-4 servings.

Inverter Auto Cooking

Example: To cook a 10 oz. Frozen Entree.

Child Safety Lock

This feature prevents the electronic operation of the oven until cancelled. It does not lock the door.

NOTES

1. Children continue to be displayed until Child lock is cancelled.
2. Keypads may be pressed but the microwave will not start.

Inverter Auto Cooking

Timer Setting

This feature allows you to program a Standing Time after cooking is completed and to program the oven as a kitchen timer and/or to program a delay start.

To Use as a Kitchen Timer:

Example: To count 5 minutes

To Set Stand Time:

Example: To stand for 5 mins. after cooking (3 mins. at MEDIUM Power)

To Set Delay Start:

Example: To start cooking 5 minutes later.
(3 mins. at MEDIUM Power).

NOTES

1. If oven door is opened during Stand Time or Kitchen Timer, the time on the screen will continue to count down.
2. Stand time and Delay time cannot be programmed before any Auto Control 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

Food Characteristics

Bone and Fat

Both bone and fat affect cooking. Bones may cause irregular cooking. Meat next to the tips of bones may overcook while meat positioned under a large bone, such as a ham bone, may be undercooked. Large amounts of fat absorb microwave energy and the meat next to these areas may overcook.

Density

Porous, airy foods such as breads, cakes or rolls take less time to cook than heavy, dense foods such as potatoes and roasts. When reheating donuts or other foods with different centers be very careful. Certain foods have centers made with sugar, water or fat and these centers attract microwaves (For ex., 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 increases so does the cooking time.
• When cooking small amounts of food such as one or two potatoes, do not leave oven unattended. The moisture content in the food may decrease and a fire could result.

Shape

• Uniform sizes heat more evenly. The thin end of a drumstick will cook more quickly than the meaty end.
• To compensate for irregular shapes, place thin parts toward the center of the dish and thick pieces toward the edge.

Size

• Thin pieces cook more quickly than thick pieces.

Starting Temperature

• Foods that are room temperature take less time to cook than if they are chilled or refrigerated or frozen.

Cooking Techniques

Piercing

Foods with skins or membranes must be pierced, scored or have a strip of skin peeled before cook­ing to allow steam to escape. Pierce whole egg yolks and whites, clams, oysters, chicken livers, whole potatoes and whole vegetables. Whole apples or new potatoes should have a 1-inch strip of skin peeled before cooking. Score sausages and frankfurters.

Browning

Foods will not have the same brown appearance as conventionally cooked foods or these 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, combine browning sauce with melted butter or margarine; 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 evapo• rates 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. However, unless specified, a recipe is cooked covered.

Shielding

• Thin areas of meat and poultry cook more quickly than meaty portions.
• To prevent overcooking, these thin areas can be shielded with strips of aluminum foil. Wooden toothpicks may be used to hold the foil in place.

Timing

A range in cooking time is given in each recipe. The time range compensates for the uncontrol­lable differences in food shapes, starting temper­ature and regional preferences. Always cook food for the minimum cooking time given in a reci,pe and check for doneness. If the food is under­cooked, continue cooking. It is easier to add time to an undercooked product. Once the food is overcooked, nothing can be done.

Stirring

Stirring is usually necessary during microwave cooking. We have noted when stirring is helpful, using the words once, twice, frequently or occa­sionally to describe the amount of stirring neces­sary. 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.

Turning

• It is not possible to stir some foods to redistribute the heat. At times, microwave energy will concen­trate in one area of a food.
• To help insure even cooking, these foods need to be turned. Turn over large foods, such as roasts or turkeys, halfway through cooking.

Stand Time

Most foods will continue to cook by conduction after the microwave oven is turned off. In meat cookery, the internal temperature will rise 5″F to t 5°F (3°C to 8°C), if allowed to stand, tented with foil, for 10 to 15 minutes. Casseroles and vegetables need a shorter amount of standing time, but this standing time is necessary to allow foods to complete cooking to the center without overcooking on the edges.

Testing Doneness

The same tests for doneness used in convention­al cooking may be used for microwave cooking. Meat is done when fork-tender or splits at fibers. Chicken is done when juices are clear yellow and the 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. Candy is done when it reaches the proper temperature for each stage of crystallization.

Care of Your Microwave Oven

ORDER FORM

PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY

• 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA 98032
• You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest service by visiting our WebSite: Web Site: http://www.Panasonic.com
• Phone: 800-833-9626
• FAX:800-237-9080

Before Requesting Service

Warranty & Service

PANASONIC MICROWAVE OVEN LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will repair this product with new or refurbished parts in exchange for defective parts, free of charge, in the USA or Puerto Rico from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows (all time periods start from the date of original purchase):

• Parts – one (1) year (except magnetron).
• Magnetron Tube – five (5) years.
• Labor – one (1) year on all parts (including, without limitations, magnetron tube).

After the labor warranty has expired, the purchaser pays for all labor charges for removal and installation of parts (including, without limitation, magnetron tube).

Carry-in or mail-in service in the USA or Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the Servicenter Directory. Or call, toll free, 1.800-211-PANA to locate a PASC authorized Servicenter. Carry·in or mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory.

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase will be required before warranty service is rendered. This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use and does not cover glass, plastic parts, temperature probes (if included), and the exterior and interior finish. The warranty does not cover damages which occur in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, faulty installation, improper set-up adjustments, operation and/or maintenance, or alteration, modification, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, or commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a PASC Factory Servicenter or a PASC authorized Servicenter, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS

There are no express warranties except as listed above.

THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

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 above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the Customer Satisfaction Center.

Factory Servicenters Locations

CALIFORNIA

• 6550 Katella Ave.
• Cypress, CA 90630
• 800 Dubuque Ave. S. San Francisco,
• СА 94080 3878 Ruffin Rd., Suite A
• San Diego, CA 92123

COLORADO

• 1640 South Abilene St.
• Suite D Aurora, CO 80012

FLORIDA

• 3700 North 29th Ave.
• Suite 102 Hollywood, FL 33020

GEORGIA

• 8655 Roswell Road Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30350

ILLINOIS

• 9060 Golf Road Niles, IL 60714
• 1703 N. Randall Road
• Elgin, IL 60123 (Pick up/Drop off only)

MARYLAND

• 62 Mountain Road Glen Burnie, MD 21061

MASSACHUSETTS

• 60 Glacier Drive, Suite G Westwood, MA 02090

MINNESOTA

• 7850-12th Ave. South Airport Business Center Bloomington, MN 55425

OHIO

• 2236 Waycross Road Civic Ceriter Plaza Forest Park, OH 45240

PENNSYLVANIA

• 2221 Cabot Blvd. West Suite B Langhorne, PA 19047

TEXAS

• 13615 Welch Road Suite 101
• Farmers Branch, TX 75244

WASHINGTON

• 20425-84th Ave. So. Kent, WA 98032

HAWAII

• 99-859 Iwaiwa Street Aiea, Hawaii 96701
• Phone 808-488-1996
• Fax 808-486-4639

Puerto Rico

• Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company / Factory Servicenter Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
• Phone 787-750-4300
• Fax 787-768-2910

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Contacts

Panasonic Consumer Electronics

• Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
• One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)

• Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
• F00034W31AP
• CR1200-0
• Printed in China

(U.S.A)

• For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic.com or visit us at www.panasonic.com

(Puerto Rico)

• For assistance, please call: 787-750-4300 or visit us at www.panasonicpr.com

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