Panasonic Genius Premier 1100w, NN-S669 S, NN-S569 S Manual

INSTALLATION & 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.

Placement of Oven

1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface. For proper operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow. Allow 3-inches (7.6 cm) of space on both sides of the oven and 1-inch (2.5 cm) of space on top of oven.
   1. DO NOT block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat. If the oven overheats, a thermal safety device will turn the oven off. The oven will remain inoperable until it has cooled.
   2. DO NOT place oven near a hot, damp surface such as a gas or electric range.
   3. DO NOT operate oven when room humidity is too high.
2. This oven was manufactured for household use only.

Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is property installed and grounded.

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a three wire extension cord that has a three blade grounding plug, and a three slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord should be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

Power Supply

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used,
   1. the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance,
   2. the extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and
   3. the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

Wiring Requirements

1. The oven must be on a SEPARATE CIRCUIT. No other appliance should share the circuit with the microwave oven. If it does, the branch circuit fuse may blow, the circuit breaker may trip, or the food may cook slower than the times recommended in this manual.
2. The VOLTAGE used must be the same as specified on this microwave oven (120 V, 60 Hz). Using a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other incident causing oven damage. Using a lower voltage will cause slow cooking. Panasonic is NOT responsible for damage resulting from the use of the oven with other than specified voltage.
3. The oven must be plugged into at least a 20 AMP, 120 VOLT, 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET. Where a standard two-prong outlet is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong outlet.
   

TV/Radio Interference

1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:
   1. Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven. (See Care of Your Microwave Oven)
   2. Place the radio, TV, etc. away from the microwave oven as far as possible.
   3. Use a properly installed antenna to obtain stronger signal reception.

Glass Tray

1. DO NOT operate the oven without Roller Ring and Glass Tray in place.
2. DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray fully engaged on the drive hub. Improper cooking or damage to the oven could result. Verify that the Glass Tray is properly engaged and rotating by observing its rotation when you press Start
3. Only use Glass Tray specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute any other glass tray.
4. If Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water.
5. DO NOT cook directly on Glass Tray. Always place food in a microwave-safe dish, or on a rack set in a microwave-safe dish.
6. If food or utensil on Glass Tray touches oven walls, causing the tray to stop moving, the tray will automatically rotate in opposite direction. This is normal.
7. Glass Tray can turn in either direction.

Roller Ring

1. Roller Ring and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise.
2. Roller Ring must always be used for cooking along with Glass Tray.
3. Always replace Roller Ring and Glass Tray in their proper positions.

Safety Precautions

Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven

Proper cooking depends upon the power, the time set and the quantity of food. If you use a smaller portion than recommended and cook at the time for the recommended portion, fire could result.

1. HOME CANNING/DRYING FOODS/SMALL QUANTITIES OF FOODS
   • DO NOT use your oven for home canning, your oven cannot maintain the food at the proper canning temperature. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume.
   • DO NOT dry meats, herbs, fruits or vegetables in your oven. Small quantities of food or foods with low moisture content can dry out, scorch or catch on fire if overheated.
2. POPCORN
   Popcorn may be popped in a microwave oven corn popper. Microwave popcorn which pops in its own package is also available. Follow popcorn manufacturers' directions and use a brand suitable for the wattage of your microwave oven.
   
   When using pre-packaged microwave popcorn, follow recommended package instructions. Check package weight before using the Popcorn pad (see Popcorn Pad section). Set the oven for the weight of the popcorn package.
   if these instructions are not followed, the popcorn may not pop adequately or may ignite and cause a fire. Never leave oven unattended when popping popcorn. Allow the popcorn bag to cool before opening, always open the bag away from your face and body to prevent steam burns.
3. DEEP FAT FRYING
   • DO NOT attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven.
     Cooking oils may burst into flames and may cause damage to the oven and perhaps result in burns. Microwave utensils may not be able to withstand the temperature of the hot oil, and could shatter or melt.
4. FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS
   • Potatoes, apples, whole eggs, egg yolks, whole squash and sausages are examples of foods with nonporous skins. These types of foods must be pierced before microwave cooking to prevent their bursting.
   • Use fresh potatoes for baking and cook until just done.
     Use recommended weights for programmed cooking.
     Overcooking causes dehydration and may result in a fire.
5. LIQUIDS
   • Heated liquids can erupt if not mixed with air. DO NOT heat liquids in your microwave oven without first stirring.
     Overheated liquids will erupt.
6. GLASS TRAY/COOKING UTENSILS/FOIL
   • Cooking utensils get hot during microwaving. Heat is transferred from the HOT food to the container and the Glass Tray. Use potholders when removing utensils from the oven or when removing lids or plastic wrap covers from cooking utensils to avoid burns.
   • The Glass Tray will get hot during cooking. It should be allowed to cool before handling or before paper products, such as paper plates or microwave popcorn bags, are placed in the oven for microwave cooking.
   • When using foil, skewers, warming rack or utensils made of metal in the oven, allow at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) of space between metal material and interior oven walls. If arcing occurs (sparking), remove metal material (skewers, etc.) and/or transfer to a non-metallic container.
   • Dishes with metallic trim should not be used, as arcing may occur.
   • If an entree is heated in a foil tray, maintain at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) spacing from the oven walls.
7. 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.
8. BROWNING DISHES/OVEN COOKING BAGS
   • Browning dishes or grills are designed for microwave cooking only. Always follow instructions provided by the manufacturer.
     DO NOT preheat browning dish more than 6 minutes.
   • If an oven cooking bag is used for microwave cooking, prepare according to package directions. DO NOT use a wire twist-tie to close bag, instead use plastic ties, cotton string or a strip cut from the open end of the bag.
9. THERMOMETERS
   • DO NOT use a conventional meat thermometer in your oven. Arcing may occur. Microwave-safe thermometers are available for both meat and candy.
10. BABY FORMULA/FOOD
    • DO NOT heat baby formula or food in the microwave wen. The glass jar or surface of the food may appear to be ony warm while the interior can be so hot as to burn the infant's mouth and esophagus.
11. REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS
    • When reheating pastry products, check temperatures of any fillings before eating. Some foods have fillings which heat faster and can be extremely hot, while the surface remains warm to the touch (ex. Jelly Donuts).
12. GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES
    • DO NOT use the oven for any reason other than the preparation of food.
    • DO NOT leave oven unattended while in use.

Cookware and Utensil Guide

CONTAINER TEST
TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE:
Fill a 1-cup glass measure with water and place it in the microwave oven along with the container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at P100 (HIGH). If the container is microwave oven-safe (transparent to microwave energy), the container should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. if the container is hot, it has absorbed some microwave energy and should NOT be used. This test cannot be used for plastic containers.

Care of Your Microwave Oven

BEFORE CLEANING:
Unplug at socket of the even, If impossible, leave oven door open to prevent even from accidentally turning on.

AFTER CLEANING:
Be sure to replace the Roller Ring and Glass Tray in the proper position and press StoplReset Pad to clear the screen.

Feature Diagram

1. See-through Oven Window with Heat and Vapor Barrier Film
   (Do Not Remove)
2. Door Safety Lock System
3. External Air Vents
4. Control Panel
5. Identification Plate
6. Glass Tray
7. Roller Ring

Control Panel

1. Display Window
   The oven displays weight in oz/b or in g/kg. Press Start Pad immediately to select the system you desire. An indicator appears when selecting the system. For other Display Window operations.
2. Power Level Pad
3. Auto Defrost Pad
4. Sensor Reheat Pad
   An indicator appears when Sensor is selected.
5. Sensor Cook Pads
6. Number Pads
7. Timer Pad
8. Clock Pad
9. More/Less Pad
   An indicator appears to verify your selection.
10. Popcorn Pad
11. Quick Min Pad
12. Bacon Pad
13. Stop/Reset Pad
    Before cooking: One tap clears your instruction.
    During cooking: One tap temporarily stops the cooking process. Another tap cancels all your instructions and time of day or dot appears on the screen.
14. Start Pad
    One tap allows oven to begin functioning. If door is opened or Stop/Reset Pad is pressed once during oven operation, Start Pad must again be pressed to restart oven.

Look for these Indicators:

Let's Start to Use Your Oven

1. Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
   
   The oven automatically displays weights in imperial (oz/Ib).
   
2. If you wish to use metric (g/kg):
   
   Press Start to convert to metric.
   Verify your selection in the Display Window.
   
3. Press.
   
   Dot appears in Display Window.
   
   Now enjoy cooking with your Panasonic microwave.

Clock

This feature allows you to display me time of day.
The oven will operate without setting the clock.
Example: To set 12:34 AM or PM.

1. Press.
   
   Dot flashes.
   
2. Enter time of day using number pads.
   
   Dot continues flashing.
   
3. Press Clock again to set time of day.
   
   Dot stops flashing.
   

NOTES:

1. To reset the clock, repeat step 1 through 3.
2. The Clock will retain the time of day as long as electricity is supplied.
3. Clock is a 12 hour display.
4. Oven will not operate while dot is flashing,

Manual Operation
(Power & Time Setting)

This feature allows you to manually set the power and time for microwave cooking.
Press Power Level pad until desired power appears in the Display Window. See Chart below.
Example: To cook at P 50 (MEDIUM) Power for 1 minute 30 seconds.

1. Press four times.
   
   
2. Enter cooking time using number pads.
   
   
3. Press.
   
   Display Window counts down.
   
4. At the end of cooking, five beeps sound and
   Dot
   
   or
   Time of day appears.
   

NOTES:

1. For more than one stage cooking, repeat steps 1 & 2 for each stage of cooking before pressing Start pad.
   Maximum number of stages for cooking is 3 stages.
2. When selecting P100 (HIGH) power for the first stage, you may begin at step 2.
3. Two beeps will sound between each stage of programming. Five beeps will sound at the end of the entire sequence.
4. When selecting P100 (HIGH) power, the maximum time recommended is 99 minutes 99 seconds.
5. For reheating, use P100 (HIGH) for liquids, P 70 (MEDIUM-HIGH) for most foods and P 50 (MEDIUM) for dense foods.

Timer

This feature allows you to:

1. Use it as a Kitchen TIMER.
2. Program STAND time after cooking is completed.
3. Program DELAY time for beginning cooking.

To Set TIMER:

1. Press once.
   
   Display Window goes blank.
   
2. Enter time using Number pads (up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds).
   
   

To Activate TIMER Program:

3. Press once.
   
   Timer will count down.
   No cooking will occur.
   
4. At the end of the time, 5 beeps sound and
   Dot
   
   or
   Time of day appears.
   

NOTES:

1. When the first/second stage has finished, a two beep signal sounds. At the end of the program, the oven will beep five times.
2. If oven door is opened during the TIMER/DELAY/STAND time, the time in the Display Window will continue to countdown.
3. DELAY time cannot be programmed before any Auto Control Feature. This is to prevent the starting temperature of the food from rising before defrosting or cooking begins. A change in the starting temperature would cause inaccurate cooking results.
4. Timer can be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

To Set DELAY Time:

* Cooking will start after DELAY time has expired.

To Set STAND Time:

* STAND time will count down after cooking occurs.

Popcorn Pad

For use with prepackaged Popcorn bags.
Example: To pop 3.0 oz. package of microwave popcorn.
Press Popcorn pad until package weight appears in the Display Window. See Chart below.

1. Press twice.
   
   Verify packaged weight.
   
2. Press.
   
   Cooking time appears.
   Display Window counts down.
   
3. At the end of cooking, five beeps sound and
   Dot
   
   or
   Time of day appears.
   

NOTES:

1. Popcorn packages should be at room temperature.
2. Place bag in oven according to manufacturer's directions.
3. Pop one bag at a time.
4. After popping, allow bag to cool. Carefully open bag away from face and body, since popcorn and steam are extremely hot.
5. NEVER leave the oven unattended when popping popcorn.
6. Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag.

If prepackaged popcorn is of a different weight than the recommended weight, do not use the preset popcorn settings. Set Power Level and Time according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Bacon Pad

This feature lets you use preset time & power to cook bacon.
Example: To cook 4 slices of bacon.
Press Bacon pad until number of slices appears in the Display Window. See Chart below.

1. Press 3 times.
   
   Verify number of slices.
   
2. Press.
   
   Cooking time appears and counts down.
   
3. At the end of cooking, five beeps sound and
   Dot
   
   or
   Time of day appears.
   

NOTES:

1. For best results, place bacon on ridged (bacon) dish. This keeps it away from the grease and helps it to crisp.
2. To absorb grease spatters, cover with paper towels.

Child Safety Lock

This feature prevents the electronic operation of the oven until cancelled. It does not lock the door.

To Set:

1. Press three times (3 x's).
   
   "Child" appears in Display Window.
   
   * "Child" continues to be displayed until Child Lock is cancelled.
   * Keypads may be pressed but the microwave will not start.

To Cancel:

1. Press three times (3 x's).
   
   
   * The Display Window will return to Dot or time of day when Child Lock has been cancelled.

Auto Defrost

This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood simply by entering the weight.
Example: To defrost 2.5 lbs. (2 lbs. 8 oz.) of meat.

1. Press.
   
   "A.dEF" appears briefly in Display Window.
   
2. Enter weight using number pads.
   
   
3. Press.
   
   Defrost time appears and begins to count down*.
   
4. At the end of defrost, five beeps sound and
   Dot
   
   or
   Time of day appears.
   

* NOTE: Time will vary depending on size and wattage of your wen.

Quick Min

This feature allows you to set and/or add cooking times easity in multiples of one minute.
To Set Cooking Time:
Example: 5 minutes

1. Press.
   (up to 10)
   
   Set cooking time. Power level is P100 (HIGH)
   
2. Press.
   
   Cooking begins and Display Window counts down.
   
3. At the end of cooking, 5 beeps sound and
   Dot
   
   or
   Time of day appears.
   

NOTES:

1. To use with other power levels, Press Power Level, then Quick Min.
2. If you use Quick Min, you can not use the Number Pads or vice versa.
3. Press Quick Min to add more time during cooking. To verify the additional cooking time, check the Display Window.

Defrosting Tips & Techniques

Conversion Chart
Follow this chart to convert ounces or hundredths of a pound into tenths of a pound.

Before Freezing:

1. Freeze meats, poultry and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. Place wax paper between layers.
2. Package in heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags (labeled "For Freezer") or freezer paper.
3. Remove as much air as possible, i.e. create a vacuum.
4. Seal securely, date and label.

To Defrost:

1. Remove wrapper. This helps moisture to evaporate. Juices from food can get hot and cook the food.
2. Set food on microwave safe roasting rack in an appropriately sized dish.
3. Place roasts fat-side down. Place whole poultry breast-side down.
4. Drain liquids during defrosting.
5. Turn over (invert) items during defrosting.
6. Shield edges and ends if needed. (See Cooking Techniques).
7. Select power and minimum time so that items will be under-defrosted.

After Defrosting:

1. Large items may be icy in the center. Defrosting will complete during STANDING TIME.
2. Let stand, covered with plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for time shown in the chart below.
3. See chart below for standing time and rinsing directions.
4. Items which have been layered should be rinsed separately or have a longer stand time.

Sensor Cooking/Sensor Reheat

The GENIUS feature allows you to cook/reheat most of your favorite foods without having to select time or power.
The GENIUS feature does it all for you. Look for the Sensor indicator in the upper left of the Display Window.

	Display Window
Select Category:			See chart below for preparation.
(optional)			Preferences for food donenass vary with each individual. Press this pad to adjust to the desired doneness. 1 tap = adds cooking time (More) 2 taps = decreases cooking time (Less) An indicator in the Display Wlndow will verify your selection.
			Cooking will start. Sensor indicator will blink. After moisture is detected by the Genius Sensor, the remaining cooking/reheating time will appear in the Display Wlndow and begin to count down.
Key Pad	Weight Range		Instructions
	At least ¼ lb. (4 oz.)(110 g)		Place cooked food (usually refrigerator or room temperature) on a plate or in a bowi. Cover with vented plaeticwrap or a lid.
Potato	any size		After reheating, let stand 5 minutes. Pierce six (6) times on top and place on a microwave safe dish. Do not cover. After 2 beeps, turn over.
Fresh Vegetables	any size		Add water. Cover loosely with a lid or vented plastic wrap. After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange.
Frozen Vegetables	any size		Add 2 tbsp. of water. Do not cook with butter or sauce. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange,
Frozen Entrees	any size		Follow manufacturers' directionsfor covering, ventingor removing covers. For best results, do not use frozen foods packaged in
Frozen Dlnners	any size		foil tray. After 2 beeps, stir or ladle gravy sauce according to package direction.
Rice	Rice ½ cup 1 cup 1½ cup 2 cup	Cold Water 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 3½ cups	Place rice and cold water with ¼ to 1 teaspoon salt. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap, After 2 beeps, stir several times, After cooking, stir and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
Chicken Pieces	½ - 2 lb. (225 - 900 g)		Place skin-side up. Cover with plastic wrap. Vent. Rearrange after 2 beeps. When cooked, juices should be clear.
Whole Chicken	up to 6 Ib. (3 kg)		Place breast-side down. Cover completely with vented plastic wrap. After 2 beeps, turn breast-side up, recover. When cooked, juices should be clear. For larger birds (over 5 Ibs.), use More pad.
Ground Meat	½ to 2 Ib. (225 - 900 g)		Break apart in glass bowl. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. After 2 beeps, the oven will Stop and time will appear in the Display Window. Stir to break meat apart. Press Start. Time will continue to count down. When cooked, juices should be clear. Drain.

For the best results with the GENIUS, follow these recommendations.

BEFORE Reheating/Cooking:

1. The room temperature surrounding the oven should be below 95°F (35°C).
2. Food weight should exceed 4 oz. (110 g).
3. Glass Tray and outside of container should be dry.
4. Cover food loosely but completely with vented plastic wrap, or place foods in a casserole dish with a proper fitting lid.
5. All foods should be taken from their normal storage place.

DURING Reheating/Cooking:
DO NOT open the oven door until 2 beeps sound and time appears in the Display Window. Doing so will cause inaccurate cooking since the steam from food is no longer contained within the oven cavity. Once the timer begins to count down, the oven door may be opened to stir, tum, shield, rearrange, mix or add foods.

AFTER Reheating/Cooking:
All foods should have a covered stand time.

Vegetables

To Cook Fresh Vegetables
Weights given in the chart are weights after peeling, trimming, etc. Prepare vegetables for cooking; cut slice or trim as directed in chart. Cook vegetables in covered casserole dish, except for whole, unpeeled vegetables.
Whole, unpeeled vegetables, such as potatoes or eggplant, should be pierced before cooking and arranged on microwave-safe dish in the oven. Arrange potatoes in a circular pattern on the dish.
TO COOK BY TIME: Cook according to the time recommended in the chart. Two-thirds of the way through cooking, stir, rearrange, and/or turn vegetables over.
TO COOK BY SENSOR (GENIUS): Select category. When time appears in the Display Window, stir vegetables. After cooking, stir vegetables. Let stand, covered, 3 - 5 minutes.

To Cook Frozen Vegetables
Empty package of vegetables into glass container. Add 2 tablespoons of water. Cover dish with lid or with plastic wrap. Cook on Frozen Vegetables.
For frozen vegetables in a pouch, pierce a hole in the pouch, place in a casserole dish, and cook on Frozen Vegetables. After cooking, stir. Let stand, covered, 3 minutes before serving.
DO NOT cook frozen vegetables which contain any type of butter or sauce with a SENSOR COOK PAD.
Never leave oven unattended when heating small amounts of foods such as one or two potatoes. Potatoes may catch fire if overcooked and cause severe damage to the oven and its surroundings.

Vegetable Chart - Manual and Sensor Cooking

Poultry

Directions for Roasting Poultry
Season as desired, but salt only after cooking.
Browning sauce mixed with equal parts of butter will enhance appearance. Poultry may be stuffed or unstuffed. Tie legs together with cotton string. Whole chicken should be placed breast-side down on a microwave roasting rack set in a shallow casserole dish. Cover with plastic wrap.
During cooking it may be necessary to shield legs, wings and breast bone to prevent overcooking. Wooden toothpicks can be used to hold foil in place.
If large amount of juice accumulates in the bottom of the dish, drain juices. Reserve for making gravy.
After cooking, check the temperature of large chickens and turkeys with a meat thermometer. Check the temperature in both thigh muscles. If the thermometer touches bone, the reading may be inaccurate.
DO NOT use a conventional thermometer in the oven when cooking by microwave. Use only a microwave-safe thermometer.

To Cook Chicken Parts:
Arrange pieces skin-side up, with meatier portions toward edge of dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Poultry is cooked when juices are clear. If there is a slight pink color in the juice, return poultry parts to the oven and cook one or two minutes longer.
or
Cook by SENSOR.
Press:

To Cook Whole Poultry:
Use the recommended power level. Use the recommended minutes per pound to calculate the time.
or
Cook by SENSOR
Press:

Poultry Chart for Sensor & Time Cooking

Food Characteristics

Bone and Fat: Both bone and fat affect cooking. Bones may cause irregular cooking. Meat next to the tips of bones may overcook while meat positioned under a large bone, such as a ham bone, may be undercooked. Large amounts of fat absorb microwave energy and the meat next to these areas may overlook.
Quantity: Two potatoes take longer to cook than one potato. As the quantity of the food increases so does the cooking time.
When cooking small amounts of food such as one or two potatoes, do not leave oven unattended. The moisture-content in the food may decrease and a fire could result.
Density: Porous, airy foods such as breads, cakes or rolls take less time to cook than heavy, dense foods such as potatoes and roasts.
Shape: Uniform sizes heat more evenly. The thin end of a drumstick will cook more quickly than the meaty end. To compensate for irregular shapes, place thin parts toward the center of the dish and thick parts toward the edge.
Size: Thin pieces cook more quickly than thick pieces.
Starting Temperature: Foods that are room temperature take less time to cook than if they are refrigerator temperature or frozen.

Cooking Techniques

Spacing: individual foods, such as baked potatoes, cupcakes and appetizers, will cook more evenly it placed in the oven equal distances apart. When possible, arrange foods in a circular pattern.
Browning: Foods will not have the same brown appearance as conventionally cooked foods. Meats and poultry may be coated with browning sauce, Worcestershire sauce, barbecue sauce or shake-on browning sauce. To use, combine browning sauce with melted butter or margarine; brush on before cooking.
Plercing: Foods with skins or membranes must be pierced, scored or have a strip of skin peeled before cooking to allow steam to escape. Pierce whole egg yolks and whites, clams, oysters, chicken livers, scallops, whole potatoes and whole vegetables. Whole apples or new potatoes should have a 1-inch strip of skin peeled before cooking. Score sausage, frankfurters and hot dogs.
Covering: As with conventional cooking, moisture evaporates during microwave cooking. Casserole lids or plastic wrap are used for a tighter seal. When using plastic wrap, vent the plastic wrap by folding back part of the plastic wrap from the edge of the dish to allow steam to escape. Loosen or remove plastic wrap as recipe directs for stand time. When removing plastic wrap covers, as well as any glass lids, be careful to remove them away from you to avoid steam burns. Various degrees of moisture retention are also obtained by using wax paper or paper towels. However, unless specified, a recipe is cooked covered.
Shielding: Thin areas of meat and poultry cook more quickly than meaty portions. To prevent overcooking, these thin areas can be shielded with strips of aluminum foil. Wooden toothpicks may be used to hold the foil in place.
Timing: A range in cooking time is given in each recipe. The time range compensates for the uncontrollable differences in food shapes, starting temperature and regional preferences. Always cook food for the minimum cooking time given in a recipe and check for doneness. If the food is undercooked, continue cooking. It is easier to add time to an undercooked product. Once the food is overcooked, nothing can be done.
Stirring: Stirring is usually necessary during microwave cooking. We have noted when stirring is helpful, using the words once, twice, frequently or occasionally to describe the amount of stirring necessary.
Rearranging: Rearrange small items such as chicken pieces, shrimp, hamburger patties or pork chops. Rearrange pieces from the edge to the center and pieces from the center to the edge of the dish.
Turning: It is not possible to stir some foods to redistribute the heat. At times, microwave energy will concentrate in one area of a food. To help insure even cooking, these foods need to be turned. Turn over large foods, such as roasts or turkeys, halfway through cooking.
Standing Time: Most foods will continue to cook by conduction after the microwave oven is turned off. In meat cookery, the internal temperature will rise 5°F to 15°F (3°C to 8°C) if allowed to stand, tented with foil, for 10 to 15 minutes. Casseroles and vegetables need a shorter amount of standing time, but this standing time is necessary to allow foods to complete cooking to the center without overcooking on the edges.
Testing for Doneness: The same tests for doneness used in conventional cooking may be used for microwave cooking. Meat is done when fork-tender or splits at fibers. Chicken is done when juices are clear yellow and drumstick moves freely. Fish is done when it flakes and is opaque. Cake is done when a toothpick or cake tester is inserted and comes out clean. Candy is done when it reaches the proper temperature for each stage of crystallization.

Before Requesting Service

All these things are normal:

Quick Guide to Operation

Technical Specifications

*IEC 705-88 Test procedure
Specifications subjectto change without notice.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

1. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
2. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
3. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is'particulady important that the oven door close propedy and that there is no damage to the:
   1. door (bent),
   2. hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
   3. door seals and sealing surfaces.
4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Your microwave oven is a cooking device end you should use as much care as you use with a stove or any other cooking device. When using this electric appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, includingthe following:

To reduce the risk of bums, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY," found on back of the front cover.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS".
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the installation instructions.
5. Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance
6. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
   Do not use this product near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
7. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. DO NOT use corrosive chemicals, vapors, or non-food products in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat or cook. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and may result in radiation leaks.
8. When cleaning surfaces of 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.
9. Do not allow children to use this appliance, unless closely supervised by an adult.
10. 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.
11. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
12. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
13. Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table er counter.
14. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
15. Some products such as whole eggs, narrow neck bottles and sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars - may explode and should not be heated in this oven.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
    1. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
    2. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
    3. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
    4. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.
       Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

General Use

1. DO NOT tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. DO NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs must be done only by a qualified service person.
   
2. DO NOT operate the oven empty. The microwave energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven causing overheating, if food or water is not present to absorb energy. This could damage the oven and result in a risk of fire.
   
3. DO NOT dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in oven, or use newspapers or paper bags for cooking. Fire could result.
4. DO NOT use recycled paper products unless the paper product is labeled as safe for microwave oven use.
   Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks, and result in fires when used.
5. DO NOT hit or strike control panel. Damage to controls may occur. Fire could result.
6. POT HOLDERS should always be used when removing items from the oven. Heat is transferred from the HOT food to the cooking container and from the cooking container to the Glass Tray. The Glass Tray can be very HOT after removing cooking container from oven.
7. DO NOT store flammable materials next to, on top of, or in the oven. These could be fire hazards.

PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY
20421 84th Avenue soufr
Kent, WA 98032
(800) 833-9626 - Phone
(800) 237-9080 - FAX

If you have any questions or it seems there is a problem with the oven, contact PANASONIC/QUASAR/TECHNICS Customer Call Center for assistance,
1-800-211 -PANA(7262) (9 a.m. - 9 p.m., E.S.T., toll free).