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CONTENTS Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 3-5 Installation and Grounding Instructions ............................6 Food Preparation ....................................7-8 Location of Controls ....................................10 Control Panel ......................................11 Operation Using the Microwave for the First Time ............................12 Setting the Clock .......................................12 Setting the Child Safety Lock ................................12 Setting the Child Safety Door Lock ..............................13 Cooking ........................................14 Keep Warm ........................................14...
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(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) When cleaning surfaces of the 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. 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) WARNING Safety Precautions TO AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK: Glass Tray DO NOT remove top or outer panel 1. DO NOT operate the oven without the Roller Ring and the Glass from oven. Repairs must be done Tray in place.
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Using 2. The oven is designed for installation into a wall cabinet by using a lower voltage will cause slow cooking. Panasonic is NOT the proper trim kit available from a local Panasonic dealer, responsible for any damages resulting from the use of the oven follow all instructions packed with the kit.
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Food Preparation Follow these Safety Precautions when cooking in your oven. 4) FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS IMPORTANT • DO NOT COOK / REHEAT WHOLE EGGS, WITH OR WITHOUT THE SHELL. Proper cooking depends upon the power, the time setting and quantity of food. If you use a smaller portion than Steam buildup in whole recommended but cook at the time for the recommended eggs may cause them to...
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Food Preparation (continued) 8) THERMOMETERS 10) REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS • DO NOT use a conventional • When reheating pastry products, check temperatures of any meat thermometer in your fillings before eating. Some foods have fillings, which heat oven. Arcing may occur. faster and can be extremely hot, while the surface remains Microwave safe thermometers warm to the touch (for example, jelly donuts).
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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.
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Location of Controls 2 2 1 1 1 1% w Oven Window 1^ Wire Rack CAUTION: Do not use the wire rack in Exhaust Air Vent “Microwave” cooking. It can cause arcing and Warning Symbol damage to the oven. Waveguide Cover (do not remove) k Oven Light Oven light will turn on during cooking and Internal Air Vent...
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Control Panel Display Window Grill Button (See page 15) Power Level Button (See page 14) Time Buttons Combination Button (See page 15) Turbo Defrost Button (See page 18) Timer/Clock (Door Open) Button (See page 12-13,15-16) Coffee/Milk Button (See page 19) Sensor Reheat Button (See page 20) Popcorn Button (See page 19) Sensor Cook Button (See page 20)
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Operation Using the Microwave Setting the Clock Setting the Child for the First Time Safety Lock Display Window Plug into a properly grounded With the oven NOT cooking, electrical outlet. press Timer/Clock twice; the When the time of day appears Press Stop/Reset to confirm;...
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Operation (continued) Setting the Child Safety Door Lock Simply leave the door lock feature disengaged if you don’t need it temporarily, or follow the instruction to reactivate, the function Your microwave is equipped with an electronic child-safety setting should be under the circumstance that the oven door is function, to be more precise: the door lock function, which unlocked and function setting must be finished within 10 seconds.
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Operation (continued) Cooking Keep Warm Quick 30 (Will keep food warm for up to (Set or add cooking time in 30 minutes after cooking) 30 seconds increments) Press Power Level 11 times to Press Quick 30 until the select the P0 (KEEP WARM). Press Start;...
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Operation (continued) Grill Combination Setting the Kitchen Timer Directions for Grilling: When grilling, heat is radiated from the two elements at the top of the oven. The Grilling elements do not require preheating. Grilling is particularly useful for This feature allows you to reheating crispy foods such program the oven as a kitchen as fried chicken or chicken...
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Operation (continued) Setting a Standing Time Setting a Delayed Start The start time can be delayed to start cooking at a later time. To do this, first press Timer/ Clock. Some recipes call for a standing time after cooking. Press Power Press Start;...
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Operation (continued) Add Time 3-Stage Setting (Example: To add cooking time after Grill 1.) (Example: Continually set [P10] 2 minutes, [P6] 3 minutes and [P2] 2 minutes.) NOTES: This feature is not available for Automatic function (such as Turbo Defrost, Coffee/Milk, Sensor Reheat, Popcorn, Sensor Cook, Auto Grill and Frozen Foods).
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Operation (continued) Turbo Defrost Conversion Defrosting Tips & Techniques Preparation For Freezing: Follow the chart to convert 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.
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Operation (continued) Coffee/Milk Popcorn (Example: To pop 3.2 oz. (91 g) of popcorn) (Example: To reheat 2 cups coffee.) NOTES: NOTES: If the user desires, More/ If the user desires, More/ Less adjustment can be Less adjustment can be (More) to (More) once done.
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Operation (continued) Sensor Reheat Sensor Cook 2. If the user desires, More/Less 5. If the temperature of the adjustment can be done. Press cavity is too high, Sensor (More) to add 20% more Cook feature cannot be time than suggested. Press used.
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Operation (continued) Sensor Cook Chart See the chart below for Sensor Cook categories. Menu Serving/Weight Hints ½ - 1½ cups Place oatmeal in a microwave safe serving bowl with no cover. Follow manufacturers’ 1. Oatmeal (110 – 335 g) directions for preparation. Follow manufacturers’...
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Operation (continued) Auto Grill NOTES: 1. Place Wire Rack on Glass Tray. Place food on Wire Rack directly. 2. These menu items use energy from both the microwave and the griller. Press Start; the cooking will Press Auto Grill until the Select Serving/weight of the start and the time will count number corresponding to the...
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Operation (continued) Frozen Foods NOTES: If the user desires, More/Less 2. If the temperature of the adjustment can be done. cavity is too high, Frozen Press (More) to add 20% Foods feature cannot be more time than suggested. used. The message “ ”...
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Microwave shortcuts FOOD POWER TIME (in mins.) DIRECTIONS 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, 1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g) Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe dish To melt refrigerated Butter,...
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Microwave shortcuts (continued) FOOD POWER TIME (in mins.) DIRECTIONS To roast Nuts, 3 - 4 Spread nuts into a 9-inch (23 cm) microwave safe pie plate. 1½ cups (375 ml) (HIGH) Stir occasionally. To toast Sesame Seeds, 2 - 2½ Place in a small microwave safe bowl.
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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 The same tests for doneness used in conventional cooking may be used for cooked outside edges toward the center and the less cooked center portions microwave cooking.
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DO NOT SPRAY DIRECTLY INSIDE THE OVEN. A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning. Shop Accessories Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: shop.panasonic.com/support Parts Available to Order Owner’s Manual (this book) ..................
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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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If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Corporation (referred to lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
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Specifications Power Source ............................................120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption Microwave ........................................11.1 Amps, 1,310 W Grill .............................................9.5 Amps, 1,140 W Combination ........................................ 11.1 Amps, 1,310 W Cooking Power Microwave* ............................................1,000 W Grill ................................................. 1,100 W Operating Frequency ..........................................2,450 MHz Outside Dimensions (W x H x D) ..................................20 ”...
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(d) Sólo permita que personal de mantenimiento calificado repare o arregle el horno. Gracias por comprar un Horno de microondas Panasonic Su horno de microondas es un electrodoméstico para cocinar, y usted debe tener tanto cuidado como con la cocina u otro electrodoméstico para cocinar.
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INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD (continuación) Al limpiar la superficie de las uniones de la puerta y el horno cuando se cierra la puerta, utilice sólo jabones o detergentes suaves y no abrasivos y aplíquelos con una esponja o paño suave. 10.
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INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD (continuación) Precauciones de seguridad ADVERTENCIA PARA EVITAR EL RIESGO DE Bandeja de vidrio DESCARGAS: 1. NO ponga en funcionamiento el horno sin que el anillo de NO retire el panel exterior del horno. rodillo y la bandeja de vidrio estén en su lugar. Sólo una persona de mantenimiento 2.
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Usar un voltaje más bajo causará una cocción lenta. se haya enfriado. Panasonic NO se responsabiliza por ningún daño resultante por 2. El aparato ha sido diseñado para su instalación en un armario utilizar el horno con un voltaje diferente al especificado.
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Preparación de Alimentos Siga estas Precauciones de seguridad cuando cocine en su horno. 4) ALIMENTOS CON PIEL NO POROSA IMPORTANTE • NO COCINAR/RECALENTAR HUEVOS ENTEROS, CON O SIN CÁSCARA. La cocción correcta depende de la potencia, configuración de tiempo y cantidad de alimentos. Si usa una porción más La acumulación de vapor pequeña que la recomendada pero la cocina en el momento en los huevos enteros...
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Preparación de Alimentos (continuación) 8) TERMÓMETROS 10) RECALENTAR PRODUCTOS DE PASTELERÍA • NO use un termómetro de • Cuando recaliente productos de pastelería, verifique las carnes convencional en su temperaturas de cualquier relleno antes de comer. Algunos horno. Puede producirse un alimentos tienen relleno, que se calienta más rápido y puede arco eléctrico.
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Guía de Utensilios de Cocina Esta sección responde a la pregunta “¿Qué puedo usar en el microondas?” Papel de aluminio Frascos de vidrio para calentar en microondas”. Verifique las instrucciones de los fabricantes de No se recomienda su No. La mayoría de los frascos Seguridad para microondas, para ver los usos uso.
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