Panasonic Operating Instructions Microwave Oven Models NN-$961 NN-$761 This manual contains Safety Instructions, Operating Instructions and Maintenance of the oven. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Microwave Oven. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) 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. Under normal conditions oven will not operate with door open.
CONTENTS I Before J Operating Precaution ................................................................................................ Inside Front Cover Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................. Installation and Grounding instructions ............................................................................ Safety Precautions .........................................................................................
I IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your microwave oven is a cooking device and 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, including the following: WARNING--To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2.
I Installationand GroundingInstructions I 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 even 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.
I Safety Precautions Follow These Safety Precautions When IMPORTANT Proper cooking depends upon the power, the time set and quantity of food. If you use a smaller portion than recommended and cook at the time for the recommended portion, fire can 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.
Cookware ITEM MICROWAVE Yes for Shielding only Aluminum Foil Browning Dish Yes Brown paper bags Dinnerware Labeled "Microwave-Safe" No Yes and Utensil Guide COMMENTS Small strips of toil can be molded around thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foi! is too close to oven wall or if too much foil is used.
I Feature Diagram (_ ] Door Release Button Internal Air Vents (_) Door Safety Lock System (_ External Air Vents (_ Control Panel (_) Identification Plate (_) Glass Tray (_) Roller Ring (_ Heat/Vapor Barrier Film (do not remove) (_) Menu Label (_ I Control Panel (1) (2) (3) (4) Panasoni¢ (5) (8)-- --(2) (3) (6) (7) (8) (9) (1 g) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) - (4) (16) (10)-- (5) --(6) ,,o jRo,o, J J --(7) Cover (do not remove) I Display Window Sensor Reheat Pad (_page 11) Quick Min Pad (
I To Use Function Pad I This unique feature of your PANASONIC microwave oven allows you to establish the initial noncooking features of your oven such as CHILD LOCK, WORD SPEED, LANGUAGE CHOICE (ENGLISH, FRENCH OR SPANISH), plus many more. See below. 1) _ Press: FUNCTION. Menu Action Message is "Select Function 0 through 9, 1--LANGUAGE CHOICE --- ctc". 2) Select a number (0-9) Ex. CHILD LOCK is 5 Press 5: Menu Action Message is "CHILD LOCK ON/OFF". 3) Select[] Press: Your selection system.
I Clock Setting I I The oven will operate without setting the clock. Example: To set 11:25 a.m. _ • Press _Colon 2. l 'l _ 3. _2 i_ _ flashes. Start ] _ • Select Power Level. (according to the chart below) • Set Cooking Time using number pads. • Press. 3. • Press. To heat 3.5 oz. of Popcorn , 1, 2. To Use Popcorn Pad Press 5 times To at P 30 6 (MEDIUM) for cook 1 minute seconds Power i • Enter time of day using the number pads.
I To Use Keep Warm Pad I This feature helps you to keep a certain selection of foods warm for 30 minutes alter cooking. (Pie, Gravy, Stew, Casserole or Mashed Potatoes) I Inverter Turbo Defrost This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafoodsimply by entering the weight. Example: To keep 2 cups of Gravy warm. i Example: To defrost 1.5 pounds of meat. 1. 1. _ Press. Select the desired category. "def" in the appears Display briefly Window. Press twice.
Defrosting Tips & Techniques I 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Remove wrapper, This helps moisture to evaporate. Juices from food can get hot and cook the food.
I Sensor Reheat Sensor Cook I Breakfast Lunch/Snack Side Dish Dinner This sensor feature allows you to reheat any quantity of food with only one touch. The oven does it all for you. Example: To reheat 2 cups of soup 1. This sensor feature allows you to cook any quantity of food with only one touch. The oven does it all for you. • Press. Example: To cook a 10 oz. Frozen Entree. ] 1. _ Optional* Press twice. 3.
[ Sensor Pad Breakfast Recipe Oatmeal Breakfast Sausage Omelet Lunch /Snack Soup Frozen Entr_es Frozen Pizza Hot Dog Side Dish Potatoes Rice Fresh Vegetables Canned Vegetables Frozen Vegetables Dinner Cook Chart 3erving/Weight I HINTS _/2, 1 cup Place inside a microwave-safe serving bowl with no cover. Follow manufacturers' directions for preparation of quick oatmeal. 8 maximum Follow manufacturers' directions for preparation of pre-cooked breakfast sausage. Place in a radial pattern.
] Sensor Cook Recipe OMELET Basic Omelet 1 2 2 tablespoon butter or margarine eggs tablespoons milk salt and ground black pepper, if desired Heat butter in a 9-inch pie plate, 30 seconds at P10, or until melted, turn the plate to coat the bottom with butter. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients; pour into the pie plate. Cook, covered with vented plastic wrap, on OMELET. Let stand 2 minutes. With a spatura, loosen the edges of the omelet from the plate; fold into thirds to serve. In a 1-Qt.
[ Timer Setting This feature allows you to program a Standing Time after cooking is completed and to program the oven as a kitchen timer and/or to program a delay start. To Use as a Kitchen I ] To Set Delay Start: _Exampie: Timer: To start cooking 5 minutes later. (3 mins. a_[P6-MEDIUM Power). • Press. I Example: To count 5 minutes • Enter desired amount of delayed time using number pads. (up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds) . 1. _ • Press. 2. • Set desired amount of time using number pads.
Microwave Shortcuts POWER TIME (in rains.) TOseparate Bacon, 1 pound (450 g) P10 (High) 30 sec. To soften Brown Sugar 1 cup (250 mL) P10 (High) 20 - 30 sec. FOOD DIRECTIONS Remove wrapper and place in microwavesafe dish. After heating, use a plastic spatula to separate slices. To soften Butter, =3 (MED-LOW) 1 stick, '/. pound (110 g) Place brown sugar in microwave-safe dislwith a slice of bread, Cover with plastic wrap. 1 Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave-safe dish.
[ Food Characteristics J I Bone and Fat Cooking Techniques I Piercing 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 overeook, Density Porous, airy foods such as breads, cakes or rolls take less time to cook than heavy_ dense foods such as potatoes and roasts.
[ Cooking Techniques Spacing ] Shielding Thin areas of meat and poultry cook more quickly than meaty portions. To prevent overcooking, lhese 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 temper ature and regionat preferences.
Care of Your Microwave Oven BEFORE CLEANING: Unplug at socket of the oven. If impossible, leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on. Menu Label: Do not remove WIPE with a damp cloth. AFTER CLEANING: Be sure to replace the Roller Ring and Glass Tray in the proper position and press Stop/Reset Pad to clear the Display Window. Glass Tray: Remove and wash in warm Outside oven surfaces. Clean with a damp cloth.
Before Requesting I Service f All these things are normal: The oven causes interference with my TV. Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, blow dryers, etc, It does not indicate a problem with your oven.
I Warranty & Service I PANASONIC MICROWAVE OVEN LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred 1oas "the warrantor') will repair this product with new or refurbished parts in exchange for defective pads, free of charge, in the USA or Puerto Rico from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows (all time periods start from the date of original purchase): Parts - one {1) year (except magnetron) Magn
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PRECAUCIONES PARA EVITAR POSIBLE EXPOSICION EXCESIVA A ENERGIA DE MICROONDAS (a) No intente hacer funcionar este homo con la puerta ablerta ya que esto puede resultar peligroso. Es importante no anular o biogear los mecanismos de seguridad.
I INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Su horno de microondas es un articulo para cocinar y usted debe usarlo con tanto cuidado come usa una estufa o cualquier otro articulo para cocinar. Cuando utilice este aparato electrico, se deben sequir precauc_ones b_sicas de seguridad, incluyendo las siguientes: PRECAUClON__ oroduce menos que sean supervisados muy de cerca per un adulto. 10.
[ INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Uso General ] 5 NO use productos de papel reciclado, ya que pueden contener impurezas que pueden causar chispas y/o incendios cuando se usen. ! NO altere o haga ning0n ajuste o reparaciOn a la puerta, al alojamiento del panel de control, interruptores entrecruzados de seguridad o a cualquier otra parte de1homo. NO quite el panel exterior del horno. Las reparaciones deben ser hechas solamente pot personal de eervicio calificado, 6. NO use periOdicos o bolsas de papel f_e,r.
[ INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION Examine Su Horno Interferencia de Radio Desempaque el homo, quite todo el maleriat de empaque y examtne que su homo no tenga ningt_n dare, tales come abolladuras, seguros de la puerta rotes o resquebrajaduras en la puerfa. Notifique inmediatamente a su distribuidor si el homo esta daSado. 1. La operaci6n de su homo de microondas puede causarintefferencia en su radio, TV o equipo similar. 2.
I Sugerencias Siga Esta Precauciones Utiles de Seguridad Cuando Cocine en Su Horno IMPORTANTE La cocci6n adecuada depende del tiempo designado y del peso de los alimentos. Si usa una porcion menor de la recomendada y cocina por el tiempo para la porcion recomendada, puede resulatar un incendio. Si ocurre un incendio, ponga el horno en posicion de apagado y mantengalo cerrado. Desconecte la energia electrica o desconecte la caja de fusibles o el panel de control.
I Panel de Control I (1) Pantalla indicadora (Ventana de Visualizacion) (2) Pulsador de Recalentamiento con sensor (3) Pulsador de rapido en minutos radido (4) Pulsador de coccion con sensor (5) Decongelacion Turbo Inverter (6) Pulsador de palomltas de msiz (7) Mantener Caliente (8) Pulsador de Potencia (9) Pulsadores numdricos (10) Pulsador de tiempo (11) Putsadores de Retoj (12) Pulsador de mas / menos (13) Pulsador de porcibn / peso (14) Pulsador de funciones (15) Start(Encender) (16) Pulsador de Paus
I Cbmo utilizar las teclas de funcibn I I Esta funcion t]nica de su horno de microondas PANASONIC le per=mitira establecer iniciales que no son de coccion, tales corno BLOQUEO PARA NINOS, VELOCIDAD OPCION DE IDIOMA (INGLES, FRANCES O ESPANOL)y muchas mas. Consulte 1) 2) Seleccionar las funciones DE PALABRAS, abajo: _ Pulsar: FUNCION. el Mensale "Seleccionar Funci6n 0 hasta un n0mero(0-9) Precionar. El Mensaje de Accion del Menu es "5--SEGURO PARA NINOS SI/NO" Ejemplo: SEGURO PARA NINOS es 5.
1 GUIA RAPIDA DE OPERACION Caracteristica I Como Operala ta Hora Para Poner el Re!oj en _ (rp#,gina 8) a [_ Presione. [] Registre la hera o dia. Presione. Para Ajuste de Potencia y Tiempo Start (,e'pagina 8) Seleccione potencia. Presione. Establezca el tiempo de cocci6n. Para Usae el Pursadore [_ Funciones (,a-pagina 7) or _J or Seleccione. Presione. Para Recalentamiento usando el pulsador Recalentamiento de Sensor (rpagina 11) _ I Presione.
QUICK GUIDE TO OPERATION Feature How to Operate To use Function (,o'page 7) Press. Select Category. Select Option. TO Set Clock (_page 8) Press once. To Set Power Time Enter time of day. Press once, and ___ID,_ (,_ page 8) [_ Press to select Power Level Thru [_ ._,,. I Start Set cooking time. Press. To reheat using Sensor Reheat (,,=,-page 11) To Cook using Sensor Cook (,rpage Press. Optional. e.g. _ 11) .._.____ _ Select category. To Defrost using Inverter Turbo Defrost .
