Panasonic INVERTER NN-S760, INVERTER NN-S960 Operating Instructions Manual

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This manual contains Safety Instructions, Operating Instructions and Maintenance of the oven.

For Cooking Guide and Parts information, see page 6.

Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.

Antes de operar este producto, lea este instructivo en su totalidad,

El manual de instrucciones en espa_ol puede set encontrada en la paginas 21-40.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Matsushlta

Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Sales Company, Division
of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico,

Inc. ("PSC")
Ave. 65 de Infantaria, Kin. 9.5

San Gabriel Industrial Park,

Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

B00034U 1lAP

KY0300-0
Printed in U.S.A.

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Microwave Oven.

Please read the instructions completely.
Let's Start to Use Your Oven!--page 8.

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 property 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.

STAPLE YOUR STORE RECEIPT HERE.

The serial number of this product may be

found on the right side of the oven door
opening. You should note the model number

and the serial number of this even in the space
provided and retain this book as a permanent

record of your purchase for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

O Copyrighted by Matsushita Electdc Industrial Co., Ltd. 2000.

Before Operating

Precautions ........................................................ Inside Front Cover

Important Safety Instructions ....................................................... 2

Installation Instructions and Grounding Instructions .................................... 3

Safety Precautions ................................................................. 4

Cookware and Utensil Guide .......................................................... 5

Feature Diagram ................................................................... 7

Control Panel ..................................................................... 7

Operation

Let's Start to Use Your Oven! ........................................................ 8

Setting the (_lock .................................................................. 8

Quick Min ........................................................................ 8

Keep Warm ...................................................................... 8

Function Pad ..................................................................... 9

Power & Time Setting ............................................................. 10

Popcorn ........................................................................ 10

Using the Timer .................................................................. 11

Inverter Turbo Defrost & Convemion Chart ............................................ 11

Sensor Reheat ................................................................... 14

Sensor Cook Pad ................................................................. 14

Charts ...................................................................... 15

Recipes ..................................................................... 16

Cooking Tips

Defrosting Tips &Techniques ........................................................ 12

Microwave Shortcuts .............................................................. 13

Notes ........................................................................... 18

Food Characteristics .............................................................. 19

Cooking Techniques ........................................................... 19-20

Maintenance

Care of Your Mierowave Oven ........................................................ 6

Parts and Order Form .............................................................. 6

Before Requesting Service .......................................................... 17

Warranty ....................................................................... 41

Service Center List ................................................................ 41

Technical Specifications .............................................. Bottom of this page

Quick Guide to Operation ................................................... Back Cover

Manual de instrucciones (Spanish Operating Instructions) .................. 21-4o

Power source:

Power consumption:
Output*:

Outside Dimensions:

(HxWxD)

Oven Capacity Dimensions:

(HxWxD)
Operating Frequency:
Uncrated Weight (Approx.):

Specifications subject to change without notice,

NN-Sg60

120V, 60 Hz

12.0 Amps 1,400 W
1300 W

14" x 237/e" x 19%e"
356 x 606 x 497 mm

10'%," x 187/,6"x 18'/_"

278 x 469 x 470 mm

2,450 MHz

36 Ibs. (16.4 kg)

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NN-S760

120V, 60 Hz

12.0 Amps 1,400 W
1300 W

11 '%e" x 217/8"x 19%e"

304 x 555 x 497 mm

9" x 167/_e" x 18'/2"

228 x 418 x 470 mm

2,450 MHz

32 Ibs. (14.3 kg)

*IEC 705-88 Test procedure

Yourmicrowaveovenisacookingdeviceandyoushoulduseasmuchcareasyouusewitha stove or any other cooking device,

When using this electric appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING-To reducetheriskofbumselectric

shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive

microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. Read end follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY," found on back of the front cover.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS"
found on page 3.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the

installation instructions found on page 3.

5. Do cot cover or blockany openingson thisappliance.

6. Do not store or use 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,

and the like.

7. Usethisappliance onlyfor itsintendeduse asdascitbedin this
manual.DO NOT use corresNechemicals,vapours,or non-foed

productsinthisapplianoe.Thistypoof ovenisspecifically
designedtoheator cook. Itisnotdesignedforindustrialor

laboratoryuse.The use of corrosivechemicalsinheatingor
cleaningwillda_ the applBnceand may resultinradiation

leaks.

8. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come
together on dosing the door. use only mild, non*abrasive

soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth,

9. Do notallowchildrentousethisappliance, unlessclosely

supervisedby anadult.

10. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or

plug, if it is notworking properly, or if it has been damaged
or dropped,

11. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

12. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

13. Do not let cord hang over edge of a table or counter.

14. This appliance should beserviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact the nearest authorized servicentrefor

examination, repair oradjustment.

15. Some products such as whole eggs, narrow neck bottles and

sealed containers--for example, closed glassjars--may

explode and should notbe heated inthis oven.

16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

(a) Do not overoook food.Carefullyattend appliance ifpaper,

plastic,orother combustible materials are placed insidethe
oven to facilitate cooking.

(b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before

placing bag in oven.

(c) If materials inside the oven should Ignite, keep oven

door closed, turn oven off, end 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.

General Use

1. DO NOT tamper with or make anyadjustments or repairs to

door, controlpanel housing, safety interlockswitchesor any

otherpart of the oven. DO NOT removeouterpanel from oven.
Repairs must bedone only by a qualifiedservice person.

2. DO NOT operate the oven empty. The microwave energy will
reflectcontinuously throughout the oven causing overheating,

iffood or water is not present toabsorb energy. This could
damage the oven and result in a riskof fire.

3. DO NOT dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in oven,

or use newspapers or paper bags for cooking. Fire could
result.

4,

5.

DO NOT use recycled paper products unless the paper
product is labelled as safe for microwave oven use.

Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may
cause sparks, and result in fires when used.

DO NOT hit or strike control panel. Damage to controls may
occur. Fire could result.

6. POT HOLDERS should always be used when removing

items from the oven. Heat is transferred from the HOT food
to the cooking container and from the cooking container to

the Glass Trey. The Glass Tray can be very HOT after

removing cooking container from oven.

7. DO NOT store flammable materialsnext to, on topof, or in the
oven. These could be fire hazards.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

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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 isdamaged.

Placement of Oven

1. Oven must be placed on a fiat,stable surface. For proper

operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow. Allow3-
inches (7.6 cm) of space on beth sides of the oven and 1-inch

(2.5 cm) ofspace on top of oven.
a. DO NOT block air vents. If they are blocked during

operation, the oven may overheat. If the oven overheats, a
thermal safety device will turn the oven off. Unit should be

taken to a Service Center.

b. DO NOT place oven near a hot, damp surfacesuch as a

gas or electric range.

c. DO NOT operate oven when room humidity is too high.

2. This oven was manufactured forhousehold use only.

Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical
short circuit, grounding reduces the riskof electric shock by

providingan escape wire for the etsctric current,This appliance is
equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding

plug. The plug must be plugged intoan ouflet that ispropady
installed and grounded.

WARNINC---Improper use of the grounding plug can result in
a risk of electric shock.

Consult a qualified aiectridan or service person if the grounding

instructionsare not completely understood or if doubt exists as to

whether the appliance is prcperly grounded. If it isnecessary to

use an extension cord, use only a three wire extension cord that
has a three blade grounding plug, and a three slot receptacle that

will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating ofthe
extension cord should be equal to or greater than the electhcai

rating of the appliance.

Power Supply

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reclucethe risks
resultingfrom becoming entangled in or tripping ever a longer

cord.

2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be
used if core is exercised in their use.

3. If a long cord or extension cord is used, (a) the marked
electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at

least as great as the electrical ratingof the appliance, (b) the
extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and

(c) the longer cord should be arranged so that itwill not drape
ever the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by

children or tripped over accidentally.

Wiring Requirements

1. The oven must be on a SEPARATE CIRCUIT. No other
applianceshould share the circuitwith the microwave oven.

If itdoes, the branch cimuitfuse may blow, the circuitbreaker
may tdp, orthe food may cook slower than the times

recommended in this manual.

2. The VOLTAGE used must be the same as spesitied on this
microwave oven (120 V, 60 Hz). Using a higher voltage is

dangerousand may result in a tire or other incident causing
oven damage. Using a lower voltage will cause slowcooking.
Panasonic is NOT responsiblefor damage resultingfrom the

use of the oven with other than specifiedvoltage.

3. The oven mustbe plugged into at least a 20 AMP, 120 VOLT,
60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET. Where a standard two-prong

outletis encountered, it is the personal responsibilityand
obligationofthe consumer to have it replaced with a propedy

greunded three-prong outlet. _j_.___-_

TV / Radio Interference

1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interferenceto

your radio,TV or similar equipmenL

2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or
eliminatedbytaking the following measures:

a. Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven. (See Care

of Your Microwave Oven)

b. Place the radio, TV, etc. away from the microwave oven

as far as possible.

c. Use a propedy installed antenna to obtain stronger signal

reception.

Glass Tray

1. DO NOT operate the oven without Roller Ring and Glass Tray

inplace.

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 propedy
engaged and rotatingby observing its rotationwhen you press

Slart.

3. Only use GlassTray specifically designed for this oven. Do not
substituteany other glass tray.

4. IfGlass Tray is hot, allow to coolbefore cleaning or placing in
water.

5. DO NOT cook directly on Glass Tray. Always place food in a
microwave-safedish, or on a rack set in a microwave-safe

dish.

6, iffood or utensil on Glass Tray touches oven walls, causing the

tray to stop moving, the tray will automatically rotate in opposite

direction. This is normal.

7. Glass Tray can tum in either direction.

Roller Ring

1. Roller Ring and oven f!oorshould be cleaned frequently to

prevent excessive noise.

2. Roller Ring must always be used for cooking along with Glass

Tray.

3. Always replace Roller Ring and Glass Tray in their proper

positions.

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Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven

Proper cooking depends upon the power, the time set
and the quantity of food. If you use a smaller portion than

recommended and cook at the time for the recommended

portion, fire could 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.

• DO NOT dry meats, herbs, fruits or vegetables in your
oven. Small quantities of food or foods with low moisture

content can dry out, scorch or catch on fire if overheated.
POPCORN

Popcorn may be popped in a microwave oven corn popper.
Microwave popcorn which pops in its own package is also

wailable. Follow popcom manufacturers' directions and use a

brand suitable forthe wattage of your microwave oven.
CAUTION:
When using pre-packaged microwave popcom, follow

recommended package instructions. Check package
weight before using the Popcorn pad (see Popcorn Pad

section). Set the oven for the weight of the popcorn

package.
If these Instructions are not followed, the popcom may

not pop adequately or may ignite and cause a fire. Never
leave oven unattended when popping popoom. Allow the

popcorn bag to cool before opening, always open the bag

i away from your face and body to prevent steam burns.

3) DEEP FAT FRYING

• DO NOT attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven,
Cooking oils may burst into flames and may cause damage
to the oven and perhaps result in burns. Microwave
utensils may not be able to withstand the temperature of
the hot oil, and could shatter or melt.

4) FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS

• Potatoes, apples, whole eggs, egg yolks, whole

squash and sausages are examples of foods with
nonporous skins. These types of foods must he pierced

before microwave cooking to prevent their bursting.

• Use fresh potatoes for baking and cook until just done.

Use recommended weiohts for Drooremmed cookino.
Overcookino causes dehydration and may result in a fire.

5) LIQUIDS

• Heated liquids can erupt if not mixed with air. DO NOT
heat liquids in your microwave oven without first stirhng.
Overheated liquids will erupt.

6) GLASS TRAY / COOKING UTENSILS / FOIL

• Cooking utensils get hot during microwaving. Heat is

transferred from the HOT food to the container and the
Glass Trey. Use pctholders when removing utensils from

the oven or when removing lids or pfastic wrap covers from
cooking utensils to avoid bums.

• The Glass Tray will get hot during cooking. It should be

allowed to cool before handling or before paper products,
such as paper plates or microwave popcorn bags, are

placed in the oven for microwave cooking.

• When using foil, skewers, warming reck or utensils made
of metal in the oven, allow at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) of space

between metal matedal and intedor oven walls. If arcing
occurs (sparking), remove metal material (skewers, etc,)
and/or transfer to a non-metallic container.

• Dishes with metallic tdm should not be used, as aming

may occur,

• If an entree is heated in a foil tray, maintain at least 1-inch

(2.5 cm) spacing from the oven walls,

7) PAPER TOWELS / CLOTHS

• DO NOT use paper towels or cloths which contain a

synthetic fiber woven into them. The synthetic fiber may
cause the towel to ignite. Use paper toweling under
supervision.

8) BROWNING DISHES / OVEN COOKING BAGS

• Browning dishes or gdlls are designed for microwave

cooking only. Always follow instructions provided by the

manufacturer.

DO NOT preheat browning dish more than 6 minutes.

• If an oven cooking bag is used for microwave cooking,

prepare according to package directions. DO NOT use a
wire twist-tie to close bag, instead use plastic ties, cotton
stdng or a strip cut from the open end of the bag.

9) THERMOMETERS

• DO NOT use a conventional meat thermometer in your

oven. Arcing may occur, Microwave-safe thermometers
are available for both meat and candy.

10) BABY FORMULA I FOOD

• DO NOT heat baby formula or food in the microwave oven,

The glass jar or surface of the food may appear to be only
warm while the intedor can be so hot as to burn the

infant's mouth and esophagus.

11) REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS

• When reheating pastry products, check temperatures of

any fillings before eating. Some foods have fillings which
heat faster and can be extremely hot, while the surface
remains warm to the touch (ex. Jelly Donuts).

12) GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES

• DO NOT use the oven for any reason other than the

preparation of food,

• DO NOT leave oven unattended while in use.

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rnEM MICROWAVE

Yes, for

Aluminum Foil Shielding only

Browning Dish

Brown paper bags
Dinnerware

Labeled =Microwave-Safe"

Other Dinnerware

Disposablepolyester
Paperboard Dishes

Fast Food Carton

with Metal Handle

Frozen DinnerTray

Metal
Microwave-safe

Glass Jam
Glassware

Heat Resistant
Oven Glassware &
Ceramics

Meta! Bakewam

Metal Twist-Ties

Oven Cooking Bag

Paper Plates & Cups
Paper Towels & Napkins

Parchment Paper
Plastic

Microwave-Sa!eCookware

Reheat & Storage

Melamine

Plastic Foam Cups

PlasticWrap
Straw,Wicker, Wood

Tharmometers

Micrewave-safe, only

Conventional

Wax paper

Yes

No

Yes

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Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes,

use caution

Yes

No
No

Yes

Yes
Yes
Yes

Yes

Yes,

use caution

No

Yes,

use caution

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

COMMENTS

Small stdpsoffoil can be moulded around thinparts of meat or poultwto

prevent overcooking.Arcingcan occur iffoilis too close to oven wall orif
too much foil is used.

Browningdishes are designed for microwave Cookingonly. Check
browningdish informationfor instrcctionsand heating chart. Do not
preheat for more than 6 minutes.

May cause a fire in the oven.

Check manufacturers'use and Caredirectionsfor use inmicrowave heating.
Some dinnerware may stateon the backofthe dish, "Oven-MicrowaveSafe",

Use CONTAINER TEST ba!ow.
Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Can be

pumhased in 9mce_ stores.

Metal handle may cause arcing.

Frozen dinners may be heated in foil tray, if tray is less than ¾-inch (2 cm)

high. Place foil tray in center of oven. Leave at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) space

between foil tray and oven walls. Heat only I foil tray in the oven at a time.
For containers more than 3/,-inch (2 cm) deep, remove food and place in a

similar size microwave-safe container.

Remove lid. Heat food until just warm, not HOT. Most glass jars are not

heat resistant. Do not use for cooking.

Ideal for microwave cookingand browning.
(See CONTAINER TEST below),

Not recommended for use in microwave ovens.
May cause aming which could cause a firein the oven.

Follow manufacturers'directions.Close bag with the nylontie provided,a s_p
cutfrom the end of the bag or a piece of cottonstring.Do notclosewith

metal twist-tie, Make six '/=-inch{1 cm) slitsnear the clOsure.
Use to warm cookedfoods endto cookfoodsthat requireshortcooking
times such as hotdogs.

Use to warm roils and sandwiches by microwave.

Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Safe foruse in microwave,
microwave/convection and conventional ovens.

Shouldbe labeled,"SuitableforMicrowaveHeating."Check
manufacturers'directionsfor recommendeduses.

Some microwave-safe plasticdishesare notsuitableforcookingfoodswith high

fat orsugar content. The heatfrom hotfood maycause the plastictowarp.
This matadalabsorbsmicrowaveenergy. DishesgetHOTi

Plasticfoam will meltiffoodsreacha hightemperature. Useto bnngfoodsto
a low ser,'ingtemperature.

Use to coverfoodduring cookingtoretain moistureand preventspattering.
Should be laba!ed "Suitable for MicrowaveHeating". Check package directions.
Use onlyfor shortterm reheatingandto bringfoodtoa lowserving

temperature,

Use only microwave-safe meat and Candy thermometers.
Not suitablefor use in microwave oven, willcause sparks and get hot.
Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.

CONTAINER TEST

TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a 1-cup glass measure with water and place it in the

microwave oven a!ong with the container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at PIO (HIGH). Ifthe container is microwave oven-safe
(transparent to microwave energy), the container should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container is
hot, it has absorbed some microwave energy end should NOT be used. This test cannot be used for plastic containers.

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