IP2943_39Q30CP_08_100221 2010.2.21 2:37 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Safety Information Microwave Oven Safety..................1 Important Safety Instructions ................2-4 Installation and Grounding Instructions ............5-6 Safety Precautions....................7-8 Operation Control Panel .......................12 Starting to Use Your Oven ...................13 Setting the Clock....................13 Child Safety Lock ....................13 Selecting Power &...
IP2943_39Q30CP_08_100221 2010.2.21 2:37 PM Page 3 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.
2:37 PM Page 4 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...
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IP2943_39Q30CP_08_100221 2010.2.21 2:37 PM Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 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.
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IP2943_39Q30CP_08_100221 2010.2.21 2:37 PM Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) WARNING 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...
The oven will remain inoperable until it has cooled. 2. If the oven is designed for installation into a wall cabinet, use the proper trim kit available from a local Panasonic dealer. Follow all instructions packed with the kit. WARNING —IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDING PLUG...
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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.
IP2943_39Q30CP_08_100221 2010.2.21 2:37 PM Page 9 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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IP2943_39Q30CP_08_100221 2010.2.21 2:37 PM Page 10 Safety Precautions (continued) 5) FLAT TABLE / COOKING CONTAINERS / FOIL • Cooking containers get hot during microwaving. Heat is transferred from the HOT food to the container and the Flat Table. Use pot holders when removing containers from the oven or when removing lids or plastic wrap covers from cooking containers, to avoid burns.
IP2943_39Q30CP_08_100221 2010.2.21 2:37 PM Page 11 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.
IP2943_39Q30CP_08_100221 2010.2.21 2:37 PM Page 12 Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven BEFORE CLEANING: AFTER CLEANING: Be sure the microwave oven is clean and dry, Unplug oven at wall outlet. If outlet is inacces- then press Stop/Reset Pad to clear the sible, leave oven door open while cleaning.
IP2943_39Q30CP_08_100221 2010.2.21 2:37 PM Page 13 Oven Components Diagram a a External Air Vent h h Heat/Vapor Barrier Film b b Internal Air Vent (do not remove) i i Door Release Button c c Door Safety Lock System d d Exhaust Air Vent j j Warning Label e e Control Panel k k Menu Label...
IP2943_39Q30CP_08_100221 2010.2.21 2:37 PM Page 14 Control Panel NN-SF550W * The control panel of NN-SF550B has the same key layout as Display Window NN-SF550W. Auto Reheat Pad (☛ page 18) Popcorn Pad Inverter Turbo Defrost (☛ page 15) (☛ page 16)
IP2943_39Q30CP_08_100221 2010.2.21 2:37 PM Page 15 Starting to Use Child Safety Lock Your Oven This feature prevents the electronic oper- ation of the oven until cancelled. It does • Plug into a properly not lock the door. grounded electrical outlet. To Set: •...
IP2943_39Q30CP_08_100221 2010.2.21 2:37 PM Page 16 Selecting Power Quick Min Feature & Cook Time This feature allows you to set or add cooking time in 1 minute increments up to Example: To cook at P 6 (MEDIUM) 10 minutes. power for 1 minute 30 seconds To Set Cooking Time: •...
IP2943_39Q30CP_08_100221 2010.2.21 2:37 PM Page 17 Popcorn Feature More/Less Feature For Popcorn: Example: To pop 3.5 oz. (99 g) of popcorn By using the More or Less Pad, the pro- • Press Popcorn until grams can be adjusted to cook popcorn for a longer or shorter time if desired.
IP2943_39Q30CP_08_100221 2010.2.21 2:37 PM Page 18 Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature This feature allows you to automatically defrost foods such as: meat, poultry and seafood simply by entering the weight. Conversion Chart: Example: To defrost 1.5 pounds of meat Follow the chart to convert ounces or Place food on microwave safe dish.
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IP2943_39Q30CP_08_100221 2010.2.21 2:37 PM Page 19 Defrosting Tips & Techniques (continued) MANUAL DEFROST AFTER DEFROSTING FOOD TIME at P3 DURING DEFROSTING (min/kg) (min/lb) Stand Time Rinse Fish and Seafood [up to 1.4 kg (3 lbs.)] Crabmeat Break apart/Rearrange Fish Steaks 8 to 12 4 to 6 Turn over 5 min.
IP2943_39Q30CP_08_100221 2010.2.21 2:37 PM Page 20 Auto Reheat Auto Cook Feature Feature This feature allows you to reheat 1 to 2 These are tested and pre-timed (based servings of cooked, refrigerated food with- on the power rating of this oven) for the out setting power and time.
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