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Model: NN-CS597S READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. Para instrucciones en español, voltee el libro. 1-800-211-PANA(7262) For assistance, please call: or send e-mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic.com or visit us at www.panasonic.com (U.S.A) 787-750-4300 For assistance, please call: or visit us at www.panasonicpr.com...
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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
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 electrical appliance, basic safety precautions...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) To reduce the risk of injury to persons: (a) STIR THE LIQUID BOTH BEFORE AND HALFWAY THROUGH HEATING IT. (b) DO NOT heat water and oil, or fats together. The film of oil will trap steam, and may cause a violent eruption.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Only allow children to use the oven without WARNING supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to The door seals and door seal areas use the oven in a safe way and understands should be cleaned with a damp cloth.
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.
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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.
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.
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Safety Precautions (continued) 6) 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. 7) BROWNING DISHES / OVEN COOKING BAGS •...
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Safety Precautions (continued) 12) Heater Operation • Before using CONVECTION, COMBINATION or GRILL function for the first time, wipe excessive oil off in the oven cavity and operate the oven without food and accessories on CONVECTION 250°C, for 10 minutes. This will allow the oil that is used for rust protection to be burned off.
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Safety Precautions (continued) Fan Motor Operation Enamel Shelf While the oven is in Microwave/Heater The Enamel Shelf is for cooking on operation, the cooling fan always rotates to cool CONVECTION mode only. Do not use on the electric components. MICROWAVE, GRILL or COMBINATION After the completion of operation, the fan may modes.
Cookware and Container Guide Glass, Ceramic and China It is important to use the correct container when cooking in a microwave oven. The following will Heat-Resistant glass cookware is invaluable help you make the right selection. in microwave cooking. Many of these items are readily available in most homes: glass jugs, How to Test a Container for Safe mixing bowls, loaf dishes, covered casseroles,...
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Cookware and Container Guide (continued) Plastics Metal twist-ties, either paper or plastic coated, should NOT be used in the microwave oven. Plastic dishes, cups and some freezer Frozen dinner trays can be used in the containers should be used with care in a microwave, if the container is no deeper than microwave oven.
Cookware and Container Chart Microwave Grill Convection Combination Steam/Micro Aluminium foil for shielding for shielding for shielding Brown paper bags Dinnerware oven/microwave safe non-oven, microwave safe Disposable paperboard containers yes* yes* (up to yes* (up to º º Glassware oven glassware & ceramic non heat resistant Metal cookware...
Specifications NN-CS597S Power Source: 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption: Microwave: 12.0 Amps, 1,460 W Bake: 10.9 Amps, 1,300 W Steam+Microwave: 11.9 Amps, 1,380 W Cooking Power:* 1,000 W Outside Dimensions (W x D x H): " x 19 " x 12 "...