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Operating Instructions
Microwave Oven
Household Use Only
Model No. NN-SD38QS
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Microwave Oven Household Use Only Model No. NN-SD38QS Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
  • Page 2 We are glad you have chosen to purchase a PANASONIC microwave oven. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions carefully and completely, and keep them for further reference. If you have only used a microwave oven for reheating and defrosting, with Panasonic’s Inverter Technology you can be reassured of excellent results when cooking a variety of foods, as the ‘soft’...
  • Page 3 Main Fare Meats ........................37-39 Vegetable Varieties ........................40-43 Rice, Pasta and Cereal ......................44-45 Desserts ............................46 Maintenance Before Requesting Service ......................47 Care of Your Microwave Oven ......................48 Using the Aqua Clean Programme ....................49 Technical Specifications .......................49 Panasonic Warranty ........................50-51 – 3 –...
  • Page 4 Quick Guide to Operation Feature How to Operate To cancel: To set: To Set/Cancel Child Safety Lock page 13) Press 3 times Press 3 times Press twice set hours Press once To Set Clock page 14) set minutes Press once To Cook/Reheat/ Press once Select power level...
  • Page 5 Quick Guide to Operation (continued) To Use the Quick Start Function page 16) Set cooking time Press once To Use "Beverage" page 17) Select desired amount Press once To Use the Add Time Function page 16) After cooking, turn dial Press once to select Add Time Function...
  • Page 6 Important Safety Instructions READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Precautions To Be Taken When Important Instructions Using Microwave Ovens For WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, Heating Foodstuffs fire, injury to persons or excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all instructions before using the microwave oven. INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE: 2.
  • Page 7 Important Safety Instructions (continued) Operation Voltage WARNING The voltage has to be the same as specified on the a) The door seals and door seal areas should be label on the oven. If a higher voltage than specified is cleaned with a damp cloth. The appliance should used, it may cause a fire or other damages.
  • Page 8 Installation and General Instructions (continued) 13. Do not leave the microwave unattended while 3. If the glass tray is hot, let it cool before cleaning or reheating or cooking food in disposable containers placing in water. made of plastic, paper or other combustible 4.
  • Page 9 Installation and General Instructions (continued) (e) Microwave heating of beverages can result 9. Extreme care should be taken when cooking in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care popcorn in a microwave oven. Cook for minimum should be taken when handling the container. time as recommended by manufacturer.
  • Page 10 Cookware and Utensils Guide It is important to use the correct container when lengthy cooking times. Most microwave plastic dishes cooking in a microwave oven. The following will help should not be used for longer than 3 to 5 minutes you make the right selection.
  • Page 11 Feature Diagram Door release Power Supply Cord Plug Push to open the door. Opening the door during cooking will stop the cooking process without Glass Tray cancelling the programme. Cook resumes as Roller Ring soon as the door is closed and Start/Set Pad is Menu Label pressed.
  • Page 12 Control Panel 1. Display Window 9. Stop/Cancel Pad 2. Micro Power Pad (Pg.13, 15) Before cooking: One tap clears all your 3. Auto Defrost Pad (Pg.17, 18) instructions. 4. Auto Reheat Pad (Pg.19) During cooking: One tap temporarily stops the 5.
  • Page 13 Let's Start To Use Your Oven! Plug in. After plugging in, “ ” will appears in the display window, then you can start to operate. Open Door. Open the door and place container with food in a dish on Glass Tray in the oven. Then close the door. Select Power Level.
  • Page 14 To Set Clock When the oven is first plugged in “ ” appears in the display window. Press Timer/Clock twice. Turn the dial to set hours. Press Start/Set. Hours starts to blink. Minute starts to blink. Turn the dial to set Press Start/Set.
  • Page 15 Microwave Cooking and Defrosting The glass tray must always be in position when using the oven. Press Micro Power. Turn the dial to select the desired Press Start/Set to The wattage appears power level. confirm the setting. in the display. (You can also press Micro Power repeatedly to select the power level.) Turn the dial to set...
  • Page 16 Quick Start Function This function allows you to quickly start the 1000 W microwave programme. Turn the dial to set the cooking time. Press Start/Set. Microwave power level is automatically The 1000 W microwave power set to 1000 W. programme will start and the time in the display will count down.
  • Page 17 Using the Beverage Function This feature allows you to reheat beverage (e.g. tea, coffee, and milk) without setting power and time. Press once 1 cup (250 ml) Press Beverage to select the Press Start/Set. twice 2 cups (500 ml) desired amount of beverage. The cooking programme (After pressing Beverage, you will start and the time in the...
  • Page 18 Auto Defrost (continued) With this feature you can defrost frozen food according to the weight. Press Auto Defrost. Select the desired Auto defrost Press Start/Set to Programme by turning the dial. confirm the setting. Auto programme number appears in the display. ( You can also press Auto Defrost repeatedly to select the Auto defrost Programme.)
  • Page 19 Auto Reheat/Cook This feature allows you to cook/melt/soften foods without selecting times and Power Level. Only set desired menu number and Weight, the oven will cook/melt/soften your food automatically. Press Auto Reheat or Auto Cook. Select the desired Auto menu Press Start/Set to Auto programme number appears Programme by turning the dial.
  • Page 20 Auto Reheat/Cook (continued) For best results on Auto Reheat/Cook, follow these recommendations: 4. Chilled Soup 9. Jacket Potatoes It is suitable for reheating soup at refrigerator For cooking baked potatoes. Choose medium sized temperature (5-7 °C). Put soup into microwave safe potatoes 200-250 g each for best results.
  • Page 21 Auto Reheat/Cook (continued) 12. Fresh Chicken Pieces It is suitable for cooking chicken pieces such as wings, drumsticks, thighs, half breasts etc. Chicken pieces should be thawed completely. Pierce the chicken pieces well with fork before cooking. Place prepared chicken pieces in a suitable size microwave safe casserole.
  • Page 22 Multi-stage Cooking 2 or 3 Stage Cooking Example: To defrost for 2 minutes and cook food on 800 W microwave power for 3 minutes. Press Micro Select the 160 W Press Start/Set Set the cooking time to Power. microwave power by to confirm the 2 minutes by turning turning the dial.
  • Page 23 To Use Timer This feature allows you to use the oven as a kitchen timer. It can be also a standing time after cooking is completed or to programme a delay start. To Use as a Kitchen Timer. Press once. Set desired amount of time by Press Start/Set.
  • Page 24 Defrosting Chart The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting. Food Weight/Quantity Time &...
  • Page 25 Reheating Chart The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on starting temperature, dish size etc. Weight/ Food Time & Mode Method Quantity Drinks-Coffee-Milk Coffee 1 mug 250 ml 1000 W 1 min - 1 min. 30 sec. 1000 W 2 min.
  • Page 26 Cooking Chart Food Weight/Quantity Time & Mode Method Beans & Pulses-should be pre-soaked (except lentils) 1000 W 8 min. then Chick peas 225 g 440 W 35-45 min. Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling Lentils 225 g 440 W 35-40 min. water in a large bowl.
  • Page 27 Microwave Recipe Techniques Microwaves penetrate the surface of the food to a fast and even cooking. Some of these techniques depth of about two to three centimetres and then are similar to those used in conventional cooking, but the heat is gradually conducted in a random pattern. because microwaves produce heat very quickly the Some parts of food matter cook faster than others.
  • Page 28 Microwave Recipe Techniques (continued) Covering Converting Your Favourite Conventional Recipes for Microwave Cooking Covering food minimizes the microwave cooking time. Because microwave cooking is done with time and not When adapting conventional recipes for microwave direct heat, the rate of evaporation cannot be easily cooking, times are reduced considerably.
  • Page 29 Microwave Recipe Techniques (continued) Menu Planning for Microwave Cooking Increasing & Decreasing Recipes How to Keep Everything Hot at The Same Time Increasing Plan your meals so that the food will not all need last • To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, increase minute cooking or attention at the same time.
  • Page 30 Basic Recipes RANOLA EREAL EMON ORDIAL Makes: approximately 4 cups Makes:approximately 800 ml of undiluted cordial Ingredients: Ingredients: large lemons 2 cups oats limes ⁄ chopped nuts 2 cups sugar ⁄ wheat germ 1 cup water ⁄ brown sugar 1 teaspoon citric acid ⁄...
  • Page 31 Soups and Snacks HICKEN AND RAWN AKSA ACHOS UPREME Serves: 2 Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: Ingredients: Soup: 500 g topside mince 35 g 1 tablespoon laksa paste packet taco seasoning mix 200 ml coconut milk ⁄ tomato paste 500 ml chicken stock 1 teaspoon Mexican chilli powder...
  • Page 32 Soups and Snacks (continued) UMPKIN EA AND Serves: 4 Serves: 3 Ingredients: Ingredients: 1 kg pumpkin diced ⁄ cups green split peas 425 g onion, diced smoked ham hock 2 cups chicken stock ⁄ medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon curry powder ⁄...
  • Page 33 Fish and Shellfish Directions for Cooking Fish and Shellfish by Micro Power Clean fish before starting the recipe. Arrange fish Cover dish with plastic wrap. Cook on the power level in a single layer, do not overlap edges. Prawns and and for the minimum time recommended in the chart scallops should be placed in a single layer.
  • Page 34 Fish and Shellfish (continued) PICED HOLE REAM ALMON TEAKS WITH UTTER Serves: 2 Serves: 4 Ingredients: Ingredients: 2 x 400 g whole bream 30 g butter clove garlic, crushed 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 3 stalks coriander 1 teaspoon grated lime rind red birds eye chilli...
  • Page 35 Poultry Cooking Whole Poultry by Micro Power Season as desired, but salt after cooking. Browning Multiply the weight of the poultry by the minimum recommended minutes per 500 g. Programme Micro sauce mixed with equal parts of butter will enhance the appearance.
  • Page 36 Poultry (continued) HICKEN HICKEN AND SPARAGUS ISOTTO Serves: 4 Serves: 4 Ingredients: Ingredients: 300 g fresh asparagus, chopped dried chinese mushrooms 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons sesame oil ⁄ cups arborio rice clove garlic, chopped clove garlic, crushed 500 g minced chicken 4 cups boiling chicken stock...
  • Page 37 Main Fare Meats Cooking Tender Cuts of Meat by Micro Power For best results, select roasts that are uniform in After heating, check temperature using a meat shape. thermometer. The thermometer should not touch Place meat on a microwave rack in a suitable dish. bone or fat.
  • Page 38 Main Fare Meats (continued) HILLI PAGHETTI AUCE Serves: 4 Serves: 4 Ingredients: Ingredients: 500 g minced beef 500 g minced beef onion, diced onion, diced clove garlic, crushed clove garlic, crushed 35 g packet chilli seasoning mix 420 g can tomatoes 410 g can tomato puree ⁄...
  • Page 39 Main Fare Meats (continued) USSAMAN URRY INGERED Serves: 4 Serves: 4 Ingredients: Ingredients: 500 g sliced lean pork 500 g round steak diced ⁄ teriyaki sauce ⁄ mussaman curry paste 1 tablespoon honey 400 g potato diced 2 teaspoons minced ginger 250 ml coconut milk 2 teaspoons...
  • Page 40 Vegetable Varieties Directions for Cooking Vegetables pouch should be placed on a dish and the top pierced. Cook on 1000 W according to directions given in chart. Vegetables should be cooked covered with a lid RESH EGETABLES BY ICRO OWER or plastic wrap.
  • Page 41 Vegetable Varieties (continued) Cooking Fresh Vegetables by Micro Power Vegetables should be covered and cooked on 1000 W for best results. Weights given are trimmed weights. APPROX. COOKING VEGETABLE QUANTITY COOKING PROCEDURE TIME (in minutes) on 1000 W Asparagus 250 g Covered dish with ⁄...
  • Page 42 Vegetable Varieties (continued) AULIFLOWER IN HITE AUCE RIENTAL EGETABLES Serves: 4 Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: Ingredients: 500 g cauliflower flowerets 1 tablespoon 2 tablespoons water 1 cup celery, sliced diagonally 2 tablespoons butter large onion, cut into petals 2 tablespoons flour green capsicum, 1 cup...
  • Page 43 Vegetable Varieties (continued) TUFFED OMATOES RDENNIS TYLE OTATOES Serves: 2 Serves: 4 Ingredients: Ingredients: 2 (large) tomatoes medium sized potatoes 100 g ⁄ fresh breadcrumbs ham, finely diced ⁄ grated cheese 3 tablespoons snipped chives green onions, finely sliced 50 g butter 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley...
  • Page 44 Rice, Pasta and Cereal Cooking Rice and Other Grains by Micro Power Follow directions in chart for recommended dish in chart. Allow to stand, covered, before serving. For size, amounts of water and cooking time. Add grain special rice, substitute beef or chicken stock for water. to water.
  • Page 45 Rice, Pasta and Cereal (continued) ACON AND NION ORTELLINI ACARONI AND HEESE Serves: 4 Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: Ingredients: 40 g butter 600 g fresh tortellini onion, finely chopped 6 cups boiling water 2 tablespoons flour onion, diced 2 cups milk clove garlic, crushed 1 cup...
  • Page 46 Desserts UTTERSCOTCH UDDING USTARD Serves: 4 to 6 Serves: 6 Ingredients: Ingredients: 400 g sweetened condensed milk 825 g pear halves, drained 30 g butter 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 teaspoon vanilla essence ⁄ caster sugar ⁄ milk eggs ⁄ self raising flour, sifted 1 teaspoon vanilla essence...
  • Page 47 Before Requesting Service ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL The oven causes Some radio, TV, Wi-Fi, cordless telephone, baby monitor, blue tooth or other wireless equipment interference might occur when you cook with the micro- interference with my TV. wave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryers, etc.
  • Page 48 Care of your Microwave Oven Turn the oven off and remove the power plug from the wall socket before cleaning. Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food It is occasionally necessary The outside oven surfaces splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, to remove the Glass Tray should be cleaned with a wipe with a damp cloth.
  • Page 49 Using the Aqua Clean Programme This Programme is to clean the cavity and remove any food odour from the microwave oven. Place 200 ml tap water with 1 tbsp lemon juice in a microwaveable container (e.g. Pyrex jug or bowl). ®...
  • Page 50 2. Subject to the conditions of this warranty and during the Warranty Period, Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform the necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the Warranty Period.
  • Page 51 Panasonic Warranty (for New Zealand) – 51 –...
  • Page 52 Panasonic Corporation Website: https://www.panasonic.com F0924-0 © Panasonic Corporation 2024 Printed in China...