Panasonic Inverter NN-T990SA Operating Instructions Manual page 5

Examine Your Oven
Unpack even, remove all packing msterial and examine the even
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 even must have sufficientair 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.
a. 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. Unit should be
taken to a Service Center.
b. DO NOT place oven near a hot, damp surface such as a
gas or electric range.
c. DO NOT operate oven when room humidityis too high.
2. This even was manufactured for household use only.
Grounding Instructions
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical
short circuit,grounding reduces the riskof 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 properly
installed and grounded.
WARNING--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 notcompletely understood or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is property grounded. If if 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, (a) the marked
electrical ratingof the cord set or extension cord should be at
least as great as the electrical ratingof the appliance, (b) the
extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and
(c) the longer cord should be arranged so that if will not drape
over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over acoidentally.
Wiring Requirements
1. The oven must be on a SEPARATE CIRCUIT. No other
appliance shouldshare the cimuitwith the microwave oven.
If it does, the branch circuit fuse may blow, the circuit breaker
may trip, or the food may cookslower than the times
recommended in this manusi.
2. The VOLTAGE used must be the same as specified on this
microwave oven (120 V, 60 Hz). Using a highervoifage is
dangerous and may result in e fire or other incident causing
oven damage. Using a lower voltage will cause slow cooking.
Panasonic is NOT responsible for damage resultingfrom the
use of the even with other than specified voltage.
3. The oven must be plugged intoat least a 20 AMP, 120 VOLT,
60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET. Where a standard two-prong
outlet is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and
obligationof the consumer to have it replaced with a propedy
grounded thrse-prong outlst. _¢t_ .(_. _ _
TV / Radio Interference
t. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to
your radio, TV or similar equipment.
2. When there is interfarenoo, if may be reduced or
eliminated by taking the following measures:
a. Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven. (See Care
of Your Microwave Oven)
b. Place the radio, TV, etc. away from the microwave oven
as far as possible.
c. 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 withoutthe Glass Tray fully
engaged on the drive hub. Improper cooking or damage to the
even could result. Verify that the Glass Tray is propedy
engaged and rotating by observing its rotationwhen you press
Start
3. Only use Glass Tray specifically designed for this oven. Do not
substituteany other glass tray.
4. If Glass Tray is hot, allow to coolbefore cleaning or placing in
water.
5. DO NOT cook directly on Glass Tray. Always place food in a
microwave-safe dish, or on a rackset i_a microwave-safe
dish.
6. If food or utensil on Glass Tray touches oven walls, causing the
tray to stop moving, the tray willautomatically rotate in opposite
direction. This is normal.
7. Glass Tray can tum 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.
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