Owner’s Manual Microwave Oven Household Use Only Model No. NN-SN94JS NN-SN96JS NN-SN97JS NN-SN98JS Scan this code for special instructions and features. PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT, AND SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE. To register your product and for all other assistance, please contact us via the web at: http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S.A Only) For microwave oven safety reference, please visit the FDA’s web page at: http://www.fda.
CONTENTS Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 3-5 Installation and Grounding Instructions ........................................................................................................................................ 5-6 Food Preparation ............................................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”, “WARNING” or “CAUTION”.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 10. DO NOT allow children to use this appliance, unless closely supervised by an adult. DO NOT assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook everything. 11. 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. 12. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water. 13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. 14. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of a table or counter. 15.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 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. Note: The Glass Tray can turn in either direction. 3. DO NOT dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in the oven, or use newspaper or paper bags for cooking. 4. DO NOT hit or strike Control Panel.
Installation and Grounding Instructions (continued) may trip. The oven must be plugged into at least a 20 A, 120 V, 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 threeprong outlet. 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 oven damage.
Food Preparation (continued) 3) DEEP FAT FRYING • DO NOT deep fat fry in your microwave oven. Cooking oils may burst into flames and may cause damage to the oven and may result in burns. Microwave utensils may not withstand the temperature of the hot oil, and can shatter or melt. 8) THERMOMETERS • DO NOT use a conventional meat thermometer in your oven. Arcing may occur. Microwave safe thermometers are available for both meat and candy.
Cookware Guide This section answers the question, “Can I use in the Microwave?” Aluminum Foil Glass Jars It is not recommended to use. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven wall or door and cause damage to your oven. No. Most glass jars are not heat resistant. Browning Dish Yes. Only use browning dishes that are designed for microwave cooking. Check browning dish information for instructions/heating chart. Do not preheat for more than six minutes.
Location of Controls 4 12 12 10 2 1 16 9 15 17 5 14 11 13 3 6 7 8 External Air Vent Door Release Button Internal Air Vent Warning Label Door Safety Lock System Menu Label Exhaust Air Vent DHHS Label Control Panel Identification Plate Power Label (only for NN-SN94JS) Glass Tray Power Supply Cord Roller Ring Power Supply Plug Heat/Vapor Barrier Film (do not remove) NOTE: The illustration is for reference only.
Control Panel * The control panels of NN-SN94JS/NN-SN96JS/NN-SN97JS/NN-SN98JS have same key layout.
Operation Using the Microwave for the First Time 1 Setting the Clock Setting the Child Safety Lock 4 1 1 Press Stop/Reset to confirm; a colon (:) will appear in the display window. With the oven NOT cooking, press Timer/Clock (Less) twice; the colon will blink. Enter time of day using the Number pads. When the time of day appears in the display, press Start three times; “ ” will appear in the display. 2 2 Press Timer/Clock (Less) to finish setting and the colon (:) will stop blinking.
Operation (continued) Cooking 1 If cooking at high power (10), skip to step 2. Press Power Level until the desired power level appears in the display. P10 is the highest and P1 is the lowest. P0 is the keep warm feature. Press Power Level once P10 (HIGH) twice P9 3 times P8 4 times P7 (MED-HIGH) 5 times P6 (MEDIUM) 6 times P5 7 times P4 8 times P3 (MED-LOW)/ DEFROST 9 times P2 10 times P1 (LOW) P0 (KEEP WARM) 11 times 2 Set Cooking Time using the Number pads. P10 (HIGH) and P0 (KEEP WARM) have max.
Operation (continued) Setting the Timer Setting a Standing Time Setting a Delayed Start 1 1 1 4 This feature allows you to program the oven as a kitchen timer. Press Timer/Clock (Less) once. The start time can be delayed to start cooking at a later time. To do this, first press Timer/ Clock (Less) once. 2 Set desired amount of stand time using Number pads (up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds). Some recipes call for a standing time after cooking.
Operation (continued) Setting a Delayed Start (continued) 4 Set Cooking Time using the Number pads (see previous page for maximum times). 5 Popcorn (Example: To pop 3.5 oz. (99 g) of popcorn) NOTES: 1. Pop one bag at a time. 2. Place bag in oven according to manufacturers’ directions. 3. Start with popcorn at room temperature. 4. Allow popped corn to sit unopened for a few minutes. 5. Open bag carefully to prevent burns, because Press Popcorn until the desired steam will escape.
Operation (continued) Turbo Defrost Conversion Defrosting Tips & Techniques 1 Follow the chart to convert ounces or hundredths of a pound into tenths of a pound. To use Turbo Defrost, enter the weight of the food in pounds (1.0) and tenths of a pound (0.1). If a piece of meat weighs 1.95 lbs or 1 lb 14 oz., enter 1.9 lbs. Preparation For Freezing: 1. Freeze meats, poultry, and fish in packages with only one or two layers of food. Place wax paper between layers. 2.
Operation (continued) Sensor Reheat 1 Press Sensor Cook (reheat) once. 2 If desired, press Quick 30 (More) to add 20% more time than suggested. Press Timer/ Clock (Less) to subtract 20% cooking time. 3 Frozen Food / Sensor Cook NOTES: 1 1. After having used the Sensor Reheat feature a few times, you may decide you would prefer your food cooked to a different doneness – that is why you would utilize the Quick 30 (More) or Timer/Clock (Less) pads. 2.
Operation (continued) Frozen Food Chart See the chart below for Frozen Food categories. Recipe Serving/Weight 1. Frozen Entrées 2. Frozen Pizza (single) 3. Frozen Vegetables 8 - 28 oz. (220 - 800 g) 8 oz. (220 g) Hints Follow manufacturers' directions for preparation. After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange. Be careful when removing the film cover after cooking. Remove facing away from you to avoid steam burns. If additional time is needed, continue to cook manually.
Operation (continued) Recipe Coffee/Milk OMELET 1 (Example: To reheat 2 cups coffee.) NOTES: 1. Use a microwave safe cup. 2. Heated coffee/milk can erupt if not mixed with air. Do not heat coffee/milk in your microwave oven without stirring before and halfway through heating. 3. Care must be exercised not to overheat coffee/ milk when using the Press Coffee/Milk until the Coffee/Milk feature. It desired menu appears in the is programmed to give display window.
Food Characteristics Food Characteristics Cooking Techniques 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 overcook. Foods with skins or membranes must be pierced, scored or have a strip of skin peeled before cooking to allow steam to escape.
Food Characteristics (continued) Stirring Test for Doneness Stirring is usually necessary during microwave cooking. Always bring the cooked outside edges toward the center and the less cooked center portions toward the outside of the dish. 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.
Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven Please see below and the following page for particular cleaning instructions for each section of the oven. BEFORE CLEANING: Unplug oven at wall outlet. If outlet is inaccessible, leave oven door open while cleaning. AFTER CLEANING: Be sure to place the Roller Ring and the Glass Tray in the proper position and press Stop/Reset Pad to clear the Display. 1. Outside oven surfaces: Clean with a damp cloth.
Before Requesting Service See below before calling for service, as most problems can easily be remedied by following these simple solutions: Problem Solution The oven causes TV interference. Some radio, TV, Wi-Fi, cordless telephone, baby monitor, blue tooth or other wireless equipment 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.
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Specifications Power Source ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12.3 Amps, 1,460 W Cooking Power* ...
User’s Record The serial number of this product may be found on the back side of the oven or on the left side of the control panel. You should note the model number and the serial number of this oven in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase for future reference. Model No. ______________________________ Serial No.
