IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Installation and Grounding Instructions ........................................................................................................................................ 3-4
Location of Controls .................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Operation
Using the Microwave for the First Time ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Setting the Clock ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Setting the Child Safety Lock ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Setting the Timer ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Setting a Standing Time .........................................................................................................................................................................10
Setting a Delayed Start ...........................................................................................................................................................................10
Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven ..................................................................................................................................16
Before Requesting Service ....................................................................................................................................................................17
Limited Warranty (Only for U.S.A.) ......................................................................................................................................................18
Trim Kit Information ................................................................................................................................................................................19
User’s Record ..............................................................................................................................................................................................20
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”. These
words mean:
DANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.
WARNING
CAUTION
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen
if the instructions are not followed.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
You can be exposed to a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
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.
(b) DO NOT place any object between the oven front face and
the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces.
(c) DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly
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 electric appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
important that the oven door close properly and that there is
no damage to the:
(1) door (bent),
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service personnel.
WARNING
1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY,” above.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 3.
4. As with any cooking appliance, DO NOT leave oven unattended while in use.
5. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the installation instructions found on page 3.
6. DO NOT cover or block any openings on this appliance.
7. DO NOT store 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 or similar locations).
8. 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 food. 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.
9. When cleaning surfaces of the 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.
excessive microwave energy:
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To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to
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. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service center for examination,
repair or adjustment.
16. Some products such as whole eggs, with or without shell, narrow neck bottles and sealed containers (for example, closed glass jars)
may explode and should not be heated in this oven.
17. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
(a) DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside
the oven to facilitate cooking.
(b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
(c) If material inside the oven ignites, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
(d) DO NOT use the cavity for storage purposes. DO NOT leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity
when not in use.
18. Superheated Liquids: Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without showing
evidence (or signs) of boiling. Visible bubbling is not always present when the container is removed from the microwave oven. THIS
COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED
INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
(a) STIR THE LIQUID BOTH BEFORE AND HALFWAY THROUGH HEATING.
(b) DO NOT heat water and oil, or fats together. The film of oil will trap steam, and may cause a violent eruption.
(c) DO NOT use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
(d) After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.
19. DO NOT cook directly on the turntable. It can crack, and cause injury or damage to the oven.
20. For the oven designed for installation into a wall cabinet:
(a) DO NOT operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this appliance.
(b) DO NOT mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
(c) DO NOT mount over a sink.
(d) DO NOT store anything directly on the top of the appliance surface when the appliance is in operation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
TO AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK:
DO NOT remove outer panel from
oven. Repairs must be done only by
a qualified service person.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO MICROWAVE ENERGY:
DO NOT tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to Door,
Control Panel Frame, Safety Interlock Switches, or any other part of
the oven. Microwave leakage may result.
Safety Precautions
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE:
1. DO NOT operate the microwave
oven empty or use metal containers.
When using the microwave oven
without water or food, microwave
energy cannot be absorbed and will
continuously reflect throughout the
cavity. This will cause arcing and damage the oven cavity, door
or other components, which can lead to a fire hazard.
2. DO NOT store flammable materials next to, on top of, or in the
oven.