Panasonic Inverter NN-P294 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Inverter NN-P294 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Over The Range Microwave Oven
Model: NN-P294
/
Precautions ................................................
................................. 1-2
............... 3-4
Safety Precautions ......................................................
5
Control Panel ................................................................
8
Function Features .........................................................
9
Setting the Clock .........................................................
10
Selecting Light On/Night/Off ........................................
10
Selecting Turntable On/Off ..........................................
10
Selecting Fan High/Low/Off ........................................
10
Selecting Turbo Fan On/Off ........................................
10
Selecting Auto Off 1/3/5/10 .........................................
10
Selecting Power & Cook Time .....................................
11
Quick Min Feature .......................................................
11
Keep Warm Feature ....................................................
11
Popcorn Feature .........................................................
12
More/Less Feature ......................................................
12
Beverages ...................................................................
12
Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature ....................................
13
Defrosting Tips & Techniques ................................
13-14
Sensor Reheat Feature ...............................................
15
Sensor Cook Feature ..................................................
15
Sensor Cook Chart .....................................................
16
Microwave Recipes .....................................................
17
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8
How to Use Shelf ........................................................
19
Microwave Shortcuts ..............................................
20-21
Food Characteristics ...................................................
22
Cooking Techniques ...............................................
22-23
Quick Guide to Operation ...........................................
29
Accessory Purchases ..................................................
24
Cleaning Vent Grille (Oven Air Vent) ........................... 25
Installing Vent Grille ....................................................
25
................... 25
Cleaning Grease Filters ..............................................
26
Installing Grease Filters ..............................................
26
Light Replacement .............................. 26
Oven Light Replacement ............................................
26
Before Requesting Service .........................................
27
Cookware Guide ...........................................................
6
Oven Components Diagram .........................................
7
Specifications ..............................................................
30
User's Record .............................................................
30
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CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THE OVEN.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Panasonic Operating Instructions Over The Range Microwave Oven Model: NN-P294 Precautions ..........Inside cover Timer Feature (Kitchen Timer/Stand Time/Delay Start) Important Safety Instructions ......... 1-2 ..................How to Use Shelf ............Installation and Grounding Instructions ....3-4 Microwave Shortcuts ..........
  • Page 2: Precautions

    Micro uve Ore. Safe 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
  • Page 3 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 electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the...
  • Page 4 20.Thisappliance is suitable foruseabovebothgasandelectric cooking equipment 36 inches (91,4cm)or less wide,Toreduce the riskoffireandelectric shock, i nstall a t least135/8 inches (34,6cm),abovea cooktop, m eas- uredtothe bottom oftheoven. 21.CleanVentilating H oods Frequently - Grease shouldnotbeallowed toaccumulate o n hoodorfilter, 22,Usecarewhencleaning theGrease filter.Corrosive c leaning agents, s uchas lye-based o vencleaners, maydam- agethefilter,Cleanin hotdetergent solution everymonth, 23,Whenflaming foodsunder the hood,turnthefanon, AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK:...
  • Page 5: Installation And 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, Installation 1, This oven must be installed in at least a 30 inch opening, it is suitable for use above gas or electric cooking equip- ment 36 inches or less wide, To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, install at least 135/8 '' (34,6 cm) above any...
  • Page 6 VOLTAGE used must be the same as specified on this microwave oven (120 V, 60 Hz), Using a higher voltage is dan- gerous and may result in a fire or oven damage, Using a lower voltage will cause slow cooking, Panasonic is NOT...
  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    Follow TheseSafety Precautions WhenCooking inYourOven. 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. 1) HOME CANNING / STERILIZING / DRYING FOODS / SMALL...
  • Page 8: Cookware Guide

    Cookware Guide ITEM MICROWAVE COMMENTS Yes for Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of meat or poultry to Aluminum Foil Shielding prevent overcooking, Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven wall or only door and damage to your oven will result.
  • Page 9: Oven Components Diagram

    Oven Components Diagram ® ® (_ See-through Oven Window (_ Waveguide Cover (do not remove) (_ Oven Light (Oven Light can be replaced, see page 26) Shelf Glass Tray (Turntable) (_ Oven Air Vent (Vent Grille/Vent Grille is removable and can be Shelf can be used for 2-level cooking, see page 19 cleaned, see page 25)
  • Page 10: Control Panel

    Control Panel Powe{Level Popcorn SensorReheat (14) (lOLevels) (15) Breakfast Lunch/ (3) _ Snack Side Dish Clock Dinner Quick Min More/Less Inverter Turbo Defrost (17) Function Turntable on/ofl (18) Stop/Reset Start Keep Warm (10) (19) (11) /i't_ _*/_a Prestige _ Fan _%000Fan Auto Off (_) Light...
  • Page 11: Function Features

    Function Features This unique function of your PANASONIC microwave oven allows you to establish the initial non-cooking features of your oven such as CHILD LOCK, WORD SPEED, LANGUAGE CHOICE (ENGLISH, FRENCH OR SPANISH), plus many more. See below. • Press Function.
  • Page 12: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Selecting Fan High/Low/Off The Fan (Vent Fan) removes steam and Example: To set 11:25 a.m. or p.m. other vapors from the cooking surface ° Press Clock once. below the microwave oven. Press "Fan >_Colon flashes. High/Low/Off" pad once for High fan speed, twice for Low fan speed, and °...
  • Page 13: Selecting Power & Cook Time

    Quick Min Feature Selecting Power & Cook Time This feature allows you to set or add cooking time in 1 minute increments up to 10 minutes. IExample: To cook at P 6 (MEDIUM) power for 1 minute 30 seconds • Press Power Level until the desired To Set Cooking Time: power level appears in the display...
  • Page 14: Popcorn Feature

    Popcorn Feature I-@+@ More/Less Feature This sensor feature allows you to pop popcorn without setting For Popcorn: weight and time. The oven simplifies programming. By using the More/Less Pad, the programs can be adjusted to cook popcorn for a longer or shorter time if desired. Example: To pop a bag of microwave popcorn •...
  • Page 15: Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature

    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: IExample: To defrost 1.5 pounds of meat Follow the chart to convert ounces or hundredths of a pound Place food on microwave safe dish.
  • Page 16: Defrosting Tips & Techniques

    Defrosting Tips & Techniques (cont nue DEFROST AFTER DEFROSTING FOOD TIME at P3 DURING DEFROSTING Stand Time Rinse mins (per Ib) Fish and Seafood [up to 3 Ibs. (1.4 kg)] Crabmeat Break apart/Rearrange Fish Steaks Turn over 5 min. 4to6 Fish Fillets 4to6 Turn over/Rearrange/Shield...
  • Page 17: Sensor Reheat Feature

    Automatic features are provided for your convenience. If results are not suitable to your individual preference or if serving size is other than what is listed on page 16, please refer to page 11 for manual cooking. Sensor Cook Sensor Reheat Feature Feature This sensor feature allows you to reheat food without setting...
  • Page 18: Sensor Cook Chart

    Sensor Cook Chart HINTS Recipe Serving/Weight Breakfast 1. Oatmeal 0.5- 1 cup Place inside a microwave safe serving bowl with no cover. Follow (40- 8O g) manufacturers' directions for preparation. 2 - 8 links Follow manufacturers' directions for preparation of pre-cooked 2.
  • Page 19: Microwave Recipes

    Microwave Recipes OMELET In a 2-Qt. casserole, melt the butter for 40 seconds at P10. Add onion and garlic and cook for 1 minute at P10. Stir in flour, Basic Omelet mustard, salt and pepper, and gradually add the milk. Cook for tablespoon butter or margarine 3-4 minutes at P10 until sauce thickens, stirring once.
  • Page 20: Timer Feature (Kitchen Timer/Stand Time/Delay Start)

    Timer Feature CAUTION: This feature allows you to program the oven as a kitchen timer. It can also be used to program a standing time after cooking is If oven lamp is lit while using the timer feature, the oven is completed and/or to program a delay start.
  • Page 21: How To Use Shelf

    Operation How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving For best cooking results 1. The shelf must be positioned on Shelf Supports securely to 1-Level cooking prevent damage to the oven from arcing. Food microwaves best when placed onto the turntable, with turntable on 2.
  • Page 22: Microwave Shortcuts

    Microwave Shortcuts TIME FOOD POWER (in mins.) DIRECTIONS To separate refrigerated P10 (High) 30 sec. Remove wrapper and place in microwave safe dish. After Bacon, heating, use a plastic spatula to separate slices. 1 pound (450 g) To soften Brown Sugar P10 (High) 20 - 30 sec.
  • Page 23: Microwave Shortcuts

    Microwave Shortcuts 'cont nue,J TIME FOOD POWER (in mins.) DIRECTIONS To cook baked Potato, Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing around (6 - 8 oz. each) surface. Place potato or potatoes around the edge of (170- 225 g) paper-towel-lined glass tray (Turntable), at least 1 inch 41/2 - 5...
  • Page 24: Food Characteristics

    Food Characteristics Cooking Techniques Bone and Fat Piercing Both bone and fat affect cooking. Bones may Foods with skins or membranes must be cause irregular cooking. Meat next to the tips of pierced scored or have a strip of skin bones may overcook while meat positioned peeled before cooking to allow steam to under a large bone, such as a ham bone, may...
  • Page 25 Cooking Techniques cont nue Covering Stand Time As with conventional cooking, moisture evaporates during Most foods will continue to cook by conduction after the microwave cooking. Casserole lids or plastic wrap are used for microwave oven is turned off. In meat cookery, the internal a tighter seal.
  • Page 26: Care And Cleaning Of Your Microwave Oven

    Roller Ring Assembly F60305H00AP Oven Light, Cooktop Light Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http ://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@panasonic.com You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday-Friday 9 am to 8 pro, EST.)
  • Page 27: Cleaning Vent Grille (Oven Air Vent)

    6 to 12 months, or more often if necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To order a charcoal filter, contact your local Panasonic dealer. 1. Remove the Vent Grille Pull the metal cover down to open as shown in Fig. B.
  • Page 28: Cleaning Grease Filters

    If this bulb is not available locally, contact your local 3. Use care when cleaning the Grease Filters. Corrosive clean- Panasonic dealer. Part number is F60305H00AR ing agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage 5. Reinstall the Oven Light cover securely aligning the hole in the Grease Filters.
  • Page 29: Before Requesting Service

    Before Requesting Service JThese things are normal: The oven causes interference Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the microwave oven. with my TV. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, blow dryers, etc.
  • Page 30: Limited Warranty & Customer Service Directory

    Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as "the warrantor") will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase ("warranty period"), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product.
  • Page 31: Quick Guide To Operation

    Quick Guide to Operation Feature How to Operate To Use Function --_.'- @or@ page Select a number. Select. To Set Clock (,_ page 10) Press once. Press once. Enter time of day. Bright Light Night Light Turn off the Light To Set Light On/Night/Off (,_ page 10) Press once.
  • Page 32: Specifications

    Date of Purchase your purchase for future reference. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Panasonic Sales Company, Division Company, Division of Matsushita of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Electric Corporation of America Inc. ("PSC') Ave.

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