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ITEM | MICROWAVE | COMMENTS |
Aluminum Foil | Yes for Shielding only | Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven wall or door and damage to your oven will result. |
Browning Dish | Yes | Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking only. Check browning dish information for instructions and heating chart. Do not preheat for more than 6 minutes. |
Brown paper bags | No | May cause a fire in the oven. |
Dinnerware: Labeled "Microwave Safe" | Yes | Check manufacturer's use and care directions for use in microwave heating. Some dinnerware may state on the back of the dish, "Oven-Microwave Safe". |
Unlabeled Dinnerware | ? | Use CONTAINER TEST below. |
Disposable polyester Paperboard Dishes | Yes | Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Can be purchased in grocery stores. |
Fast Food Carton with Metal Handle | No | Metal handle may cause arcing. |
Frozen Dinner Tray Metal | No | Metal can cause arcing and damage to your oven. |
Frozen Dinner Tray Microwave safe | Yes | Heat only 1 tray in the oven at one time. |
Glass Jars | No | Most glass jars are not heat resistant. Do not use for cooking or reheating. |
Heat Resistant Oven Glassware & Ceramics | Yes | Ideal for microwave cooking and browning. (See CONTAINER TEST below) |
Metal Bakeware Metal Twist-Ties | No No | Not recommended for use in microwave ovens. Metal can cause arcing and damage to your oven. May cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven. |
Oven Cooking Bag | Yes | Follow manufacturer's 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. |
Paper Plates & Cups | Yes with supervision short cooking time such as hot dogs. | Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that require |
Paper Towels & Napkins | Yes with supervision microwave use. | Use to warm rolls and sandwiches, only if labeled safe for |
Recycled Paper Towels & Napkins | No | Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks. |
Parchment Paper | Yes | Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Safe for use in microwave, microwave/convection and conventional ovens. |
Plastic: Microwave Safe Cookware | Yes, use caution | Should be labeled, "Suitable for Microwave Heating." Check manufacturers' directions for recommended uses. 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. |
Plastic, Melamine | No | This material absorbs microwave energy. Dishes get HOT! |
Plastic Foam Cups | Yes, short term only | Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Use to reheat foods to a low serving temperature only. |
Plastic Wrap | Yes | Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Should be labeled "Suitable for Microwave Heating". Check package directions. |
Straw, Wicker, Wood | Yes, short term only | Use only for short term reheating and to bring food to a low serving temperature. Wood may dry out & split or crack when used. |
Thermometers- Microwave safe | Yes | Use only microwave safe meat and candy thermometers. |
Thermometers- Conventional | No | Not suitable for use in microwave oven, will cause sparks and get hot. |
Wax paper | Yes | Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture. |
CONTAINER TEST
TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a 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 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.
Stop/Reset Button
Before cooking: One tap clears all your instructions.
During cooking: One tap temporarily stops the cooking process. Another tap cancels all your instructions, and time of day or colon appears in the Display Window.
Start Button
After cooking program setting, one tap allows oven to begin functioning. If door is opened or Stop/Reset Button is pressed once during oven operation, Start Button must be pressed again to restart oven.
Beep Sound:
When a button is pressed correctly, a beep will be heard.
If a button is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit did not or cannot accept the instruction.
When operating, the oven will beep twice between programmed stages. At the end of any complete program, the oven will beep 5 times.
Note:
If no operation after cooking program setting, 6 minutes later, the oven will automatically cancel the cooking program. The display will return to clock or colon display.
This feature prevents the electronic operation of the oven until cancelled. It does not lock the door.
To Set:
To Cancel:
NOTE:
You can set Child Lock feature when the display shows a colon or time of day.
NOTES:
Example: To cook at P 6 (MEDIUM) power for 1 minute 30 seconds
Press | Power Level |
once | P10 (HIGH) |
twice | P9 |
3 times | P8 |
4 times | P7 (MED-HIGH) |
5 times | P6 (MEDIUM) |
6 times | P5 |
7 times | P4 |
8 times | P3 (MED-LOW)/DEFROST |
9 times | P2 |
10 times | P1 (LOW) |
NOTES:
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.
This feature allows you to set or add cooking time in 1 minute increments up to 10 minutes.
To Set Cooking Time:
NOTES:
This feature will keep food warm for up to 30 minutes after cooking.
Example: To keep 2 cups of gravy warm for 10 minutes.
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 auto features.
Example: To pop 3.5 oz. of popcorn
Press | Weight |
once | 3.5 oz (99 g) |
twice | 3.0 oz (85 g) |
3 times | 1.75 oz (50 g) |
NOTES ON POPCORN FEATURE:
NOTE: If popcorn is of a different weight than listed, follow instructions on popcorn package. Never leave the oven unattended. If popping slows to 2 to 3 seconds between pops, stop oven. Overcooking can cause fire.
REMARKS:
When popping multiple bags one right after the other, the cooking time may vary slightly. This does not affect the popcorn results.
For Popcorn:
By using the More/Less button, the programs can be adjusted to cook popcorn for a longer or shorter time if desired.
1 tap = Adds Approx. 10 secs.
2 taps = Adds Approx. 20 secs.
3 taps = Subtracts Approx. 10 secs.
4 taps = Subtracts Approx. 20 secs.
5 taps = original setting
Press More/Less button 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.
1 tap = More (Adds Approx. 10% time)
2 taps = Less (Subtracts Approx. 10% time)
3 taps = original setting
Press More/Less button before pressing Start.
This feature allows you to defrost foods such as: meat, poultry and seafood simply by entering the weight.
Example: To defrost 1.5 pounds of meat
Place food on microwave safe dish.
NOTE: The maximum weight for Inverter Turbo Defrost is 4 lbs. (2 kg).
Conversion Chart:
Follow the chart to convert ounces or hundredths of a pound into tenths of a pound. To use Inverter Turbo Defrost, enter the weight of the food in lbs. (1.0) and tenths of a lb. (0.1). If a piece of meat weighs 1.95 lbs. or 1 lb. 14 oz., enter 1.9 lbs.
Ounces | Hundredths of a Pound | Tenths of a Pound |
0 | .01 -.05 | 0.0 |
1 - 2 | .06 -.15 | 0.1 |
3 - 4 | .16 -.25 | 0.2 |
5 | .26 -.35 | 0.3 |
6 - 7 | .36 -.45 | 0.4 |
8 | .46 -.55 | 0.5 |
9 - 10 | .56 -.65 | 0.6 |
11 - 12 | .66 -.75 | 0.7 |
13 | .76 -.85 | 0.8 |
14 - 15 | .86 -.95 | 0.9 |
Preparation For Freezing:
To Defrost:
After Defrosting:
FOOD | DEFROST TIME at P3 mins (per lb) | DURING DEFROSTING | AFTER DEFROSTING | |
Stand Time | Rinse | |||
Fish and Seafood [up to 3 lbs. (1.4 kg)] Crabmeat | 6 | Break apart/Rearrange | 5 min. | YES |
Fish Steaks | 4 to 6 | Turn over | ||
Fish Fillets | 4 to 6 | Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends | ||
Sea Scallops | 4 to 6 | Break apart/Remove defrosted pieces | ||
Whole fish | 4 to 6 | Turn over | ||
Meat Ground Meat | 4 to 5 | Turn over/Remove defrosted portion/Shield edges | 10 min. | NO |
Roasts [2 1/2 lbs.-4 lbs. (1.1 kg-1.8 kg)] | 4 to 8 | Turn over/Shield ends and defrosted surface | 30 min. in refrig. | |
Chops/Steak | 6 to 8 | Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends and defrosted surface | 5 min. | |
Ribs/T-bone | 6 to 8 | Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends and defrosted surface | ||
Stew Meat | 4 to 8 | Break apart/Rearrange/ Remove defrosted pieces | ||
Liver (thinly sliced) | 4 to 6 | Drain liquid/Turn over/ Separate pieces | ||
Bacon (sliced) | 4 | Turn over | - - - - | |
Poultry Chicken, Whole [up to 3 lbs. (1.4 kg)] | 4 to 6 | Turn over/Shield | 20 min. in refrig. | YES |
Cutlets | 4 to 6 | Break apart/Turn over/ Remove defrosted Pieces | 5 min. | |
Pieces | 4 to 6 | Break apart/Turn over/Shield | 10 min. | |
Cornish Hens | 6 to 8 | Turn over/Shield | ||
Turkey Breast [5 lbs.-6 lbs. (2.3 kg-2.7 kg)] | 6 | Turn over/Shield | 20 min. in refrig. |
This feature allows you to reheat 1 to 2 servings of precooked room temperature and refrigerator temperature foods without setting power and time.
Example: To reheat 2 servings of casserole
Press Auto Reheat pad to indicate number or servings | Average Serving Size |
once | 4 oz. - 6 oz. (110 g - 180 g) |
twice | 8 oz. (225 g) |
NOTES: For best results, follow these recommendations:
These are tested and pre-timed (based on the power rating of this oven) for the quantity of food listed in the chart below. Locale, power fluctuations and personal tastes are not taken into account. Should you prefer your food cooked differently, use power and time method shown above.
Example: To cook a 10 oz. Frozen Entrées
Recipe | Serving/Weight | Hints |
| 0.5 cup, 1cup (40 g, 80 g) | Place inside a microwave safe serving bowl with no cover. Follow manufacturers'directions for preparation. |
| 2 pcs, 4 pcs, 6 pcs, 8 pcs | Follow manufacturers' directions for preparation of precooked breakfast sausage. Place in a radial pattern. |
| 1 cup, 2 cups (250 ml, 500 ml) | This feature allows you to reheat 1 cup (250 ml) or 2 cups (500 ml) of room temperature beverages without setting power and time. NOTE:
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| 8 oz., 10 oz., 20 oz., 28 oz. (220 g, 280 g, 560 g, 780 g) | Follow manufacturers'directions for preparation. After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange. Be careful when removing the film cover after cooking. Remove facing away from you to avoid steam burns. If additional time is needed, continue to cook manually. |
| 8 oz. (220 g) | Follow manufacturers' directions for preparation. Add more time of cooking if needed. |
| 1 pc, 2 pcs, 3 pcs, 4 pcs (6 oz. - 8 oz. each) (170 g - 225 g) | Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing around surface. Place potato or potatoes around the edge of paper-towel-lined glass tray (Turntable), at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Do not cover. Turn over after 2 beeps. Let stand 5 minutes to complete cooking. |
| 4 oz., 8 oz., 12 oz., 16 oz. (110 g, 220 g, 340 g, 450 g) | All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp. of water per 1/2 cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange. Do not salt/butter until after cooking. |
| 6 oz., 10 oz., 16 oz. (170 g, 280 g, 450 g) | Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp. of water per 1/2 cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after cooking. (Not suitable for vegetables in butter or sauce.) |
| 2 oz., 4 oz., 6 oz., 8 oz. (56 g, 110 g, 170 g, 220 g) | Place pasta with hot tap water in a microwave safe casserole dish. 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 delay start.
Example: To count down 5 minutes.
Example: To cook at P6 power for 3 minutes, with stand time of 5 minutes.
If oven lamp is lit while using the timer feature, the oven is incorrectly programmed. stop oven immediately and re-read instructions.
Example: To delay the start of cooking for 5 minutes, and cook at P6 power for 3 minutes.
NOTE:
FOOD | POWER | TIME (in mins.) | DIRECTIONS |
To separate refrigerated Bacon, 1 pound (450 g) | P10 (HIGH) | 30 sec. | Remove wrapper and place in microwave safe dish. After heating, use a plastic spatula to separate slices. |
To soften brown sugar 1 cup (250 ml) | P10 (HIGH) | 20 sec. - 30 sec. | Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish with a slice of bread. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. |
To soften refrigerated Butter, 1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g) | P3 (MED-LOW) | 1 | Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe dish. |
To melt refrigerated Butter, 1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g) | P6 (MEDIUM) | 1 1/2 - 2 | Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe dish covered with lid or vented plastic wrap. |
To melt Chocolate, 1 square, 1 oz. (28 g) | P6 (MEDIUM) | 1 - 1 1/2 | Remove wrapper and place chocolate in a microwave safe dish. After heating, stir until completely melted. Note: Chocolate holds its shape even when softened. |
To melt Chocolate, 1/2 cup (125 ml) chips | P6 (MEDIUM) | 1 - 1 1/2 | |
To toast Coconut, 1/2 cup (125 ml) | P10 (HIGH) | 1 | Place in a microwave safe dish. Stir every 30 seconds. |
To soften Cream Cheese, 8 oz. (225 g) | P3 (MED-LOW) | 1 - 2 | Remove wrapper and place in a microwave safe bowl. |
To brown Ground Beef, 1 pound (450 g) | P10 (HIGH) | 4 - 5 | Crumble into a microwave safe colander set into another dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Stir twice. Drain grease. |
To cook Vegetables, Fresh (1/2 lb) (225 g) | P8 | 3 1/2 - 4 | All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per 1/2 cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after cooking. |
Frozen (10 oz) (285 g) | P8 | 3 1/2 - 4 | Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per 1/2 cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after cooking. (Not suitable for vegetables in butter or sauce.) |
Canned (15 oz) (430 g) | P8 | 3 1/2 - 4 | Empty contents into microwave safe serving bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. |
To cook baked Potato, (6 oz. - 8 oz. each) (170 g - 225 g) 1 | P8 | 3 1/2 - 4 | Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing around surface. Place potato or potatoes around the edge of paper-towellined glass tray (Turntable), at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Do not cover. Let stand 5 minutes to complete cooking. |
2 | P8 | 6 - 7 | |
To steam Hand Towels | P10 (HIGH) | 20 sec. - 30 sec. | Soak in water, then wring out excess. Place on a microwave safe dish. Heat. Present immediately. |
To soften Ice Cream, 1/2 gallon (2 L) | P3 (MED-LOW) | 1 - 1 1/2 | Check often to prevent melting. |
Cup of liquid To boil water, broth, etc. 1 cup, 8 oz. (250 ml) 2 cups, 16 oz. (500 ml) | P10 (HIGH) | 1 1/2 - 2 2 1/2 - 3 | Heated liquids can erupt if not stirred. Do not heat liquids in microwave oven without stirring before heating. |
Cup of liquid To warm Beverage, 1 cup, 8 oz. (250 ml) 2 cups, 16 oz. (500 ml) | P7 (MED-HIGH) | 1 1/2 - 2 2 1/2 - 3 | |
To roast Nuts, 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) | P10 (HIGH) | 3 - 4 | Spread nuts into a 9-inch (23 cm) microwave safe pie plate. Stir occasionally. |
To toast Sesame Seeds, 1/4 cup (60 ml) | P10 (HIGH) | 2 - 2 1 / 2 | Place in a small microwave safe bowl. Stir twice. |
To skin Tomatoes, (one at a time) | P10 (HIGH) | 30 sec. | Place tomato into a microwave safe bowl containing boiling water. Rinse and peel. Repeat for each tomato. |
To remove Cooking Odors, | P10 (HIGH) | 5 | Combine 1 to 1 1/2 cups (250 ml - 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. You can also use a combination of several whole cloves and 1 / 4 cup of vinegar with 1 cup of water. |
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 example, jelly donuts). When a jelly donut is heated, the jelly can become extremely hot while the exterior remains warm to the touch. This could result in a burn if the food is not allowed to cool properly in the center.
Quantity
Two potatoes take longer to cook than one potato. As the quantity of the food decreases so does the cooking time. Overcooking will cause the moisture content in the food to decrease and a fire could result. Never leave microwave unattended while in use.
Shape
Uniform sizes heat more evenly. The thin end of a drumstick will 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 at room temperature take less time to cook than if they are chilled, refrigerated, or frozen.
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 clams, oysters, chicken livers, whole potatoes and whole vegetables. Whole apples or new potatoes should have a 1-inch strip of skin peeled before cooking. Score sausages and frankfurters. Do not Cook/Reheat whole eggs with or without the shell. Steam build up in whole eggs may cause them to explode, and possibly damage the oven or cause injury. Reheating SLICED hard-boiled eggs and cooking SCRAMBLED eggs is safe.
Browning
Foods will not have the same brown appearance as conventionally cooked foods or those foods which are cooked utilizing a browning feature. Meats and poultry may be coated with browning sauce, Worcestershire sauce, barbecue sauce or shake-on browning sauce. To use, combine 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 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 shielded with strips of aluminum foil. Wooden toothpicks may be used to hold the foil in place.
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 preferences. Always cook food for the minimum cooking time given in a recipe and check for doneness. If the food is undercooked, continue cooking. It is easier to add time to an undercooked product. Once the food is overcooked, nothing can be done.
Stirring
Stirring is usually necessary during microwave cooking. 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 distribute the heat evenly. At times, microwave energy will concentrate in one area of the food. To help insure even cooking, these food need to be turned. Turn over large foods, such as roasts or turkeys, halfway through cooking.
Stand Time
Most foods will continue to cook by conduction after the microwave oven is turned off. In meat cookery, the internal temperature will rise 5°F to 15°F (3°C to 8°C), if allowed to stand, tented with foil, for 10 to 15 minutes. Casseroles and vegetables need a shorter amount of standing time, but this standing time is necessary to allow foods to complete cooking to the center without overcooking on the edges.
Test for Doneness
The same tests for doneness used in conventional cooking may be used for microwave cooking. Meat is done when fork-tender or splits at fibers. Chicken is done when juices are clear yellow and drumstick moves freely. Fish is done when it flakes and is opaque. Cake is done when a toothpick or cake tester is inserted and comes out clean.
ABOUT FOOD SAFETY AND COOKING TEMPERATURE
Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture's recommended temperatures.
TEMP | FOOD |
160 ˚F | ...for fresh pork, ground meat, boneless white poultry, fish, seafood, egg dishes and frozen prepared food. |
165 ˚F | ...for leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated, and deli and carryout "fresh" food. |
170 ˚F | ...white meat of poultry. |
180 ˚F | ...dark meat of poultry. |
To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer 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.
BEFORE CLEANING:
Unplug oven at wall outlet. If outlet is inaccessible, leave oven door open while cleaning.
AFTER CLEANING:
Be sure to place the Roller Ring and the Glass Tray in the proper position and press Stop/Reset Button to clear the Display.
Label: Do not remove, wipe with a damp cloth.
Inside of the oven:
Wipe with a damp cloth after using. Mild detergent may be used if needed. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives.
Oven Door:
Wipe with a soft dry cloth when steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door. During cooking, especially under high humidity conditions, steam is given off from the food. (Some steam will condense on cooler surfaces, such as the oven door. This is normal.)
Inside surface is covered with a heat and vapor barrier film. Do not remove.
Roller Ring and oven cavity floor:
Clean the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent water or window cleaner, and dry. Roller Ring may be washed in mild soapy water or dishwasher. These areas should be kept clean to avoid excessive noise.
Do not remove wave guide cover:
It is important to keep cover clean in the same manner as the inside of the oven.
Control Panel:
* Covered with a removable protective film to prevent scratches during shipping. Small bubbles may appear under this film. (Hint - To remove film, apply masking or clear tape to an exposed corner and pull gently.)
* If the Control Panel becomes wet, clean it with a soft dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives.
Outside oven surfaces:
Clean with a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into ventilation openings.
Glass Tray:
Remove and wash in warm soapy water or in a dishwasher.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE OVEN CLEAN AND DRY. FOOD RESIDUE AND CONDENSATION MAY CAUSE RUSTING OR ARCING AND DAMAGE TO THE OVEN. AFTER USE, WIPE DRY ALL SURFACES-INCLUDING VENT OPENINGS, OVEN SEAM, AND UNDER GLASS TRAY.
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PARTS DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER |
Instructions / Operating Manual (this book) | F0003BA70AP |
Glass Tray | A0601BA00EP |
Roller Ring Assembly | F290D9W00XP |
These things are normal: | ||
The oven causes interference with my TV. | Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, blow dryers, etc. It does not indicate a problem with your oven. | |
Steam accumulates on the oven door and warm air comes from the oven vents. | During cooking, steam and warm air are given off from the food. Most of the steam and warm air are removed from the oven by the air which circulates in the oven cavity. However, some steam will condense on cooler surfaces such as the oven door. This is normal. After use, the oven should be wiped dry. | |
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | REMEDY |
The unit will not turn on | The oven is not plugged in securely. | Remove plug from outlet, wait 10 seconds and re-insert. |
Main circuit breaker or main fuse is tripped or blown. | Reset main circuit breaker or replace main fuse. | |
There is a problem with the outlet. | Plug another appliance into the outlet to check if it is working. | |
The unit will not start cooking | The door is not closed completely. | Close the oven door securely. |
Start Button was not pressed after programming. | Press Start Button. | |
Another program is already entered into the oven. | Press Stop/Reset Button to cancel the previous program and enter new program. | |
The program is not correct. | Program again according to the Operating Instructions. | |
Stop/Reset Button has been pressed accidentally. | Program oven again. | |
The Glass Tray wobbles | The Glass Tray is not positioned properly on the Roller Ring or there is food reset Roller Ring and Glass Tray under the Roller Ring. | Take out Glass Tray and Roller Ring. Wipe with a damp cloth and properly. |
When the oven is operating, there is noise coming from the glass tray. | The Roller Ring and oven bottom are dirty. | Clean these parts according to Care and Cleaning of your Device. |
The word Child appears in the Display Window | The CHILD LOCK was activated by pressing start Button 3 times. | Deactivate LOCK by pressing Stop/Reset Button 3 times. |
The oven stops cooking and "H00", "H97" or "H98" appears in the display window. | This displaying indicates a problem with the microwave generation system. | Please contact an authorized Service Center |
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Feature | How to Operate | ||
To set Clock (see Setting the Clock) |
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To Use Child Safety Lock (see Child Safety Lock) | To Set: Press Start 3 times. | To Cancel: Press Stop/Reset3 times. | |
To set Power and Time (see Selecting Power & Cook Time) |
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To cook using Quick Min (see Quick Min Feature) |
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To use Keep Warm (see Keep Warm Feature) |
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To cook using Popcorn (see Popcorn Feature) |
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To defrost using Inverter Turbo Defrost (see Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature) |
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To reheat using Auto Reheat (see Auto Reheat Feature) |
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To cook using Auto Cook (see Auto Cook Feature) |
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To use as a Kitchen Timer (see Timer Feature) |
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To Set Stand Time (see Timer Feature) |
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To Set Delay Start (see Timer Feature) |
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NN-SD372S | |
Power Source: | 120 V, 60 Hz |
Power Consumption: | 10.2 Amps, 1,200 W |
Cooking Power:* | 950 W |
Outside Dimensions (W x D x H): | 19 3/16" x 14 13/16" x 11" (488 mm x 376 mm x 279 mm) |
Oven Cavity Dimensions (W x D x H): | 12 3/8" x 13 7/8" x 8 1/8" (315 mm x 353 mm x 206 mm) |
Operating Frequency: | 2,450 MHz |
Net Weight: | Approx. 21 lbs. (9.5 kg) |
*IEC Test procedure
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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 potential 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 you don't immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
You can be exposed to a potentially hazardous 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.
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:
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
TO AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK:
DO NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs must be done only by a qualified service 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 the oven. Microwave leakage may result.
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE:
TO AVOID THE RISK OF SCALDING:
POT HOLDERS should always be used when removing items from the oven. Heat is transferred from the HOT food to the cooking container and from the container to the Glass Tray. The Glass Tray can also be very HOT after removing the cooking container from the oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For proper use of your oven, read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.
Glass Tray
Roller Ring
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.
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.
IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDING PLUG CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is 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.
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.
Follow these Safety Precautions when cooking in your oven.
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.
When using pre-packaged microwave popcorn, you can follow recommended package instructions or use the popcorn button. Otherwise, the popcorn may not pop adequately or may ignite and cause a fire. Never leave oven unattended when popping popcorn. Allow the popcorn bag to cool before opening, always open the bag facing away from your face and body to prevent steam burns.
Cooking dry or old potatoes can cause fire.
The serial number of this product may be found on the back side of the oven or on the left side of the control panel. You should note the model number and the serial number of this oven for future reference.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Appliances Microwave Oven (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com (U.S.A and Puerto Rico)
For microwave oven safety reference, please visit FDA's webpage at:
http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/ResourcesforYouRadiationEmittingProducts/ucm252762.htm
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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