Panasonic AP7F21 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Browner Microwave Oven

Model: NN-GD568S/GD578S

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Safety Information

Precautions.........................Inside cover

Important Safety Instructions .........1-4

Installation and Grounding

Instructions.......................................4-5

Safety Precautions ...........................6-7

Operation

Auto Brown Cook Feature ...................20

Auto Brown Cook Chart.......................20

Timer Feature (Kitchen Timer/Stand

Time/Delay Start).................................21

Microwave Shortcuts ......................22-23

Food Characteristics............................24

Cooking Techniques .......................24-25

Quick Guide to Operation....................29

Operation

Control Panel.......................................10

Starting to Use Your Oven...................11

Setting the Clock..................................11

Child Safety Lock.................................11

Selecting Power & Cook Time.............12

Quick Min Feature ...............................12

Keep Warm Feature ............................12

Popcorn Feature..................................13

More/Less Feature ..............................13

Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature............14

Sensor Cook Feature ..........................16

Sensor Reheat Feature .......................16

Sensor Cook Chart..............................17

Microwave Recipes .............................18

Brown Feature .....................................19

Maintenance

Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave

Oven ....................................................26

Ordering Accessories, Books, etc. ........9

Before Requesting Service..................27

Limited Warranty & Customer Service

Directory ..............................................28

General Information

Cookware Guide....................................8

Specifications ......................................30

User’s Record......................................30

Oven Components Diagram..................9

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN.

Para instrucciones en español, voltee el libro.

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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.

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 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.

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.

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:

You can be killed or seriously injured if
you don’t immediately

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if
you don’t follow instructions.

Microwave Oven Safety

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION indicates a potentially haz­ardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

—To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave
energy:

1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO­SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY,” found on the inside front
cover.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 4.

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 4, 5.

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.

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.

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 electrical
appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.

WARNING

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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 IT.

(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, cause injury or damage
to the oven.

20. Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be used in a
microwave/browner oven, as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.

21. DO NOT clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and
touch electrical parts, involving a risk of electric shock.

22. DO NOT use paper products when appliance is operated in the brown mode.

23. DO NOT store any materials, other than manufacturer's recommended
accessories in this oven when not in use.

24. DO NOT cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil. This will
cause overheating of the oven.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For proper use of your oven, read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.

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