CONTENTS Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 3-5 Installation and Grounding Instructions ............................5-6 Food Preparation ....................................6-7 Location of Controls ....................................9 Control Panel ......................................10 Operation Using the Microwave for the First Time ............................11 Setting the Clock .......................................11 Setting the Child Safety Lock ................................11 Cooking ........................................12 Setting a Standing Time ..................................12 Setting the Kitchen Timer ..................................13...
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 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.
2. The oven is designed for installation into a wall cabinet by using Placement of Oven the proper trim kit available from a local Panasonic dealer, 1. The oven must be placed follow all instructions packed with the kit.
DO NOT use an adapter. • dangerous and may result in a fire or oven damage. Using a lower voltage will cause slow cooking. Panasonic is NOT responsible for Power Supply any damages resulting from the use of the oven with any voltage 1.
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Food Preparation (continued) 3) DEEP FAT FRYING 8) THERMOMETERS • DO NOT deep fat fry in your microwave oven. Cooking oils • DO NOT use a conventional may burst into flames and may cause damage to the oven and meat thermometer in may result in burns.
Cookware Guide This section answers the question, “Can I use in the Microwave?” Aluminum Foil Glass Jars Check Microwave Safe manufacturers’ directions for recommended uses. Some microwave safe It is not recommended No. Most glass jars are not plastic containers are not suitable for cooking to use.
Location of Controls External Air Vent Warning Label Internal Air Vent Menu Label (do not remove) Door Safety Lock System 1$ DHHS Label Exhaust Air Vent Power Supply Cord Control Panel Power Supply Plug Identification Plate Oven Light 1& Glass Tray Oven light will turn on during cooking and also Roller Ring when door is opened.
Control Panel Display Window Sensor Reheat Button (See page 17) Power Level Button (See page 12) Coffee/Milk Button (See page 15) Turbo Defrost Button (See page 16) Popcorn Button (See page 15) Sensor Cook Buttons (See page 17) More/Less/Weight Buttons Add Time Button (See page 14) Time Buttons Timer/Clock Button (See page 11-13)
Operation Using the Microwave Setting the Clock Setting the Child for the First Time Safety Lock Display Window Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet. The oven automatically defaults to the With the oven NOT cooking, imperial measure system press Timer/Clock twice; the When the time of day appears Press Stop/Reset to confirm;...
Operation (continued) Cooking Setting a Standing Time Press Start; the cooking will start If cooking at high power (10), Some recipes call for a standing skip to step 2. Press Power Level and the time will count down time after cooking. Press Power until the desired power level in the display.
Operation (continued) Setting a Delayed Start Quick 30 Setting the Kitchen (Set or add cooking time in Timer 30 seconds increments) This feature allows you to program the oven as a kitchen timer. Press Timer/Clock once. This feature can be used to delay the start of your cooking.
Operation (continued) Keep Warm Add Time (Will keep food warm for up to 30 minutes after cooking) (This feature allows you to add cooking time at the end of previ- ous cooking. ) NOTES: NOTES: 1. This function is only 1.
Operation (continued) Popcorn Coffee/Milk (Example: To pop 3.2 oz. (91 g) of popcorn) (Example: To reheat 2 cups coffee.) NOTES: NOTES: 1. Use a microwave safe cup. Pop one bag at a time. 2. Heated coffee/milk can Place bag in oven according erupt if not mixed with air.
Operation (continued) Turbo Defrost Conversion Defrosting Tips & Techniques Follow the chart to convert Preparation For Freezing: 5. Drain liquids during defrosting. ounces or hundredths of a 1. Freeze meats, poultry, and fish in 6. Turn over (invert) items during packages with only one or two defrosting.
Operation (continued) Sensor Reheat Sensor Cook (Breakfast/Entrées/Grains/Vegetables/Frozen Foods) NOTES: why you would utilize the 1. All foods, such as casseroles, (More/Less) Buttons. / plated dinners, soups, stews, 2. When steam is detected by pasta dishes (except lasagne) the Genius Sensor and two and canned foods, must be beeps sound, the remaining pre-cooked.
Operation (continued) Sensor Cook Chart Menu Serving/Weight Hints Place rice with hot tap water in a microwave safe casserole dish. ½ – 1 ½ cups 1. White Rice Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. After 2 beeps, stir. Let stand 5 to (110 –...
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Operation (continued) Menu Serving/Weight Hints Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation. After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange. 8 – 28 oz. 13. Frozen Entrées Be careful when removing the film cover after cooking. Remove (220 – 800 g) facing away from you to avoid steam burns. If additional time is needed, continue to cook manually.
Microwave shortcuts Time Food Power Directions (in mins.) To separate refrigerated Bacon, 30 sec. Remove wrapper and place in microwave safe dish. After 1 pound (450 g) (HIGH) heating, use a plastic spatula to separate slices. To soften refrigerated Butter, Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe dish 1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g) covered with lid or vented plastic wrap.
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Microwave shortcuts (continued) Time Food Power Directions (in mins.) To soften Ice Cream, 1 – 1½ Check often to prevent melting. ½ gallon (2 L) Cup of liquid 1½ – 2 To boil water, broth, etc. (HIGH) 1 cup, 8 oz. (250 ml) 2½...
Food Characteristics Food Characteristics Cooking Techniques Bone and Fat Piercing Both bone and fat affect cooking. Bones may cause Foods with skins or membranes must be pierced, scored or have a strip of irregular cooking. Meat next to the tips of bones may skin peeled before cooking to allow steam to escape.
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Food Characteristics (continued) Stirring Test for Doneness Stirring is usually necessary during microwave cooking. Always bring The same tests for doneness used in conventional cooking may be used the cooked outside edges toward the center and the less cooked center for microwave cooking.
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Before Requesting Service See below before calling for service, as most problems can easily be remedied by following these simple solutions: Problem Solution Some radio, TV, Wi-Fi, cordless telephone, baby monitor, blue tooth or other wireless equipment interference might occur when you cook with the The oven causes TV microwave oven.
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Specifications Power Source ............................................120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption ........................................12.4 A, 1,480 W Cooking Power* ............................................... 1,200 W Outside Dimensions (W x H x D) ..................................20 ⁄ ” x 12 ⁄ ” x 15 ⁄ ” (525 mm x 310 mm x 401 mm) Oven Cavity Dimensions (W x H x D) ................................
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