Panasonic nn-c994s Operation Manual

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Operating Instructions

Microwave/Convection Oven

Model NN-C994S

Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.

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

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

or send e-mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic.com

or visit us at www.panasonicpr.com (Puerto Rico)

Para instrucciones en español, voltee el libro.

or visit us at www.panasonic.com (U.S.A.)

For assistance, please call: 787-750-4300

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Microwave/Convection Oven. Let’s Start to Use Your Oven! page 11.

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, the oven will not operate with the door open.

(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.

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.

EXAMINE YOUR OVEN

Unpack oven, remove all packing material. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. Check that none of the accessories are missing, by following the list below.

Roller Ring

Place the Roller Ring correctly on the oven floor.

Ceramic Tray

Place the Ceramic Tray exactly on Roller Ring. Alway use Roller Ring and Ceramic Tray in proper position.

Notify dealer immediately if oven is damaged. DO NOT install if oven is damaged.

The serial number of this product may be found on Model No. the right side of the oven door opening. You should note the model number and the serial Serial No. number of this oven in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your Date of Purchase purchase for future reference.

Oven Rack

Oven Rack should be used for Bake and Broil cooking.

Operating Instructions

Cookbook

Before Operation

CONTENTS

Operation & Hints

Maintenance

Before Operation

Operation & Hints

Maintenance

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Installation and GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Practical Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Feature Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Cooking Modes : Heating Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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

Let’s Start to Use Your Oven! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

To Set Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

To Defrost Micro Power and Time Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Using Turbo Defrost Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

To Reheat Micro Power and Time Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Using Sensor Reheat Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20

To Cook Micro Power and Time Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

on Bake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

on Broil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

on Combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Using Popcorn Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Using Sensor Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20

Using Auto Convection (Weight Cook by Combination) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Using Auto Convection (Auto Cook by Bake) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Using Quick Min Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

To Use Child Safety Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

To Use Keep Warm Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

To Use Timer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Quick Guide to Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Before Requesting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Care of Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Microwave Oven Safety

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:

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

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

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instructions.

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

CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if no avoided,

may result in minor or moderate injury.

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.

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. Read and follow “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY,” found on page 2.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See “Grounding Instructions” found on page 5.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions found on page 5.

5. Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.

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. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

8. When cleaning surfaces of 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

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 table or counter.

14. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

15. 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: (a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

appliance if 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.

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.

17. To avoid the possible risk of a burn, the

appliance must not be used in areas such as island-type countertops where the rear surfaces would be exposed to user contact and the appliance must be placed more than 3 feet (85 cm) above the floor.

18. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to

be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR 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.

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. Do not clean with metal scouring pads.

Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.

General Use

DO NOT tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. DO NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs should only be done by qualified service person.

2. DO NOT use the microwave function when the oven is empty. The microwave energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven, if food or water is not present to absorb energy. This could damage the oven and result in the danger of a fire.

3. DO NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or other non-food products. DO NOT clean this oven with any product that is labeled as containing corrosive chemicals. The heating of

corrosive chemicals in this oven can cause radiation leaks.

4. DO NOT dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in the oven. They may catch on fire.

5. DO NOT use recycled paper products unless the paper product is labeled as safe for microwave oven use. Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires when used.

6. DO NOT use newspapers or paper bags for cooking. Fire can result.

7. DO NOT hit or strike the control panel. Damage to the controls may occur. Fire can result.

8. DO NOT store flammable materials next to, on top of, or in the oven. These could be fire hazards.

9. POT HOLDERS may be needed when handling dishes. Heat is transferred from the hot food to the cooking container and from the cooking container to Glass Tray. Glass Tray can be very hot after removing cooking container from oven.

10. Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in a microwave oven as that may create a fire or risk of electric shock.

11. Before using the BAKE, COMBINATION or BROIL functions for the first time, operate the oven without food on BROIL for 20 minutes. This will allow the oil that is used for rust protection to be burned off.

12. Door and exterior will get hot during BAKE, COMBINATION and BROIL. Please handle door carefully.

13. Use extreme caution when removing oven accessories or cooking containers from oven or disposing of hot grease.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Ceramic Tray

1. DO NOT operate the oven without the Roller Ring and the Ceramic Tray in place.

2. DO NOT operate the oven without the Ceramic Tray fully engaged on the drive hub. Improper cooking or damage to the oven could result. Verify that the Ceramic Tray is properly engaged and rotating by observing its rotation when you press Start. Note: The Ceramic Tray can turn in either direction.

3. Use only the Ceramic Tray specifically designed

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for this oven. DO NOT substitute any other ceramic tray.

4. If the Ceramic Tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water.

Installation & Grounding Instructions

Placement of Your Oven

1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface. For proper operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow. Allow 3’’ ( 8 cm ) of space on both sides of the oven and 6” ( 15 cm ) of space on top of the 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. The oven will remain inoperable until it has cooled.

b. DO NOT place the oven near a hot, damp

surface such as a gas or electric range, or dishwasher.

c. DO NOT operate the oven when room

humidity is too high.

2. This oven was manufactured for household use only.

3. This oven may be built into a wall cabinet, if desired, by using the proper trim kit, which may be purchased from a local dealer. Follow all installation instructions packed with kit.

Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

WARNING—Improper use of the grounding plug

can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if it is uncertain whether the appliance is properly grounded or not. If it is necessary 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 of the extension cord should be equal to, or greater than, the electrical rating of the appliance.

5. DO NOT cook directly on the Ceramic Tray. Always place food in a microwave safe dish, or on a rack set in a microwave safe dish.

6. If food or utensils on the Ceramic Tray touch oven walls, causing the tray to stop moving, the tray will automatically rotate in the opposite direction.

Roller Ring

1. The Roller Ring and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise.

2. Always replace the Roller Ring and the Ceramic Tray in their proper positions.

3. The Roller Ring must always be used for cooking along with the Ceramic Tray.

Power Supply

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

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

3. If a long cord or extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and (3) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop 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 appliance should share the circuit with the microwave oven. If it does, the branch circuit fuse may blow or the circuit breaker may trip, or the food may cook slower than recommended in this manual.

2. The VOLTAGE used must be the same as specified on this microwave oven (120 V). Using a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other accident causing oven damage. Using a lower voltage will cause slow cooking. Panasonic is NOT responsible for damage resulting from the use of the oven with other than specified voltage.

3. The oven must be plugged into at least a 20 AMP, 120 VOLT, 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 three-prong outlet.

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Radio Interference

1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment.

2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures: a. Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven

(See Care of Your Microwave Oven found on page 25)

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

microwave oven as far as possible.

c. Use a properly installed antenna to obtain

stronger signal reception.

Fan Motor Operation

After using the oven, the fan rotate to cook the electric components. This is perfectly normal, and you can take out the food from the oven while the fan operates.

2) POPCORN

3) DEEP FAT FRYING

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DO NOT 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 withstand the temperature of the hot oil, and can shatter or melt.

4) FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS

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DO NOT COOK/REHEAT WHOLE EGGS, WITH OR WITHOUT THE SHELL. Steam buildup in

whole eggs may cause them to explode, and possibly damage the oven or cause injury. Reheating SLICED hard-boiled eggs and cooking SCRAMBLED eggs is safe.

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Potatoes, apples, whole squash and sausages are examples of foods with non-

porous skins. These types of foods must be pierced before microwave cooking to prevent them from exploding. CAUTION: Cooking dry or old potatoes can cause fire.

IMPOR

TANT Proper cooking depends upon the power, the time setting and quantity of food. If you use a smaller portion than recommended but cook at the time for the recommended portion, fire could result.

1) HOME CANNING / DRYING FOODS / SMALL

QUANTITIES OF FOODS

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DO NOT use your oven for home canning. Your oven cannot maintain the food at the proper canning temperature. The food may be contaminated and then spoil.

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DO NOT use the microwave oven to sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for sterilization.

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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.

Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven

Popcorn must be popped in a microwave oven corn popper. Microwave popcorn which pops in its own package is also available. Follow popcorn manufacturers’ directions and use a brand suitable for the cooking power of your microwave oven.

CAUTION: When using pre-packaged microwave popcorn, you can follow recommended package instructions or use the popcorn pad (refer to page 17). Otherwise, the popcorn may not pop adequately or may ignite and cause a fire. Never leave oven unattended when popping popcorn. Allow the popcorn bag to cool before opening, always open the bag away from your face and bod to prevent steam burns.

Installation & Grounding Instructions

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Practical Hints

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

Practical Hints

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5) CERAMIC TRAY / COOKING UTENSILS / FOIL

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Cooking utensils get hot during cooking. Use potholders when removing utensils and Glass Tray from the oven or when removing lids or plastic wrap covers from cooking utensils to avoid burns.

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Ceramic Tray will get hot during cooking. It should be allowed to cool before handling or before paper products, such as paper plates, napkins or microwave popcorn bags, are placed in the oven for microwave cooking.

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During cooking, heat is transferred from the hot food to the cooking utensil and from the utensil to Ceramic Tray. Ceramic Tray can be very hot after removing cooking utensils from oven.

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When using foil, skewers, warming rack or utensils made of metal in the oven, allow at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) of space between metal material and interior oven walls. If arcing occurs (sparking) remove metal material (skewers etc.) and/or transfer to a non-metallic container.

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Dishes with metallic trim should not be used during Microwave or Combination cooking, arcing may occur.

6) PAPER TOWELS / CLOTHS

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Do not use paper towels or cloths which contain a synthetic fiber woven into them. The synthetic fiber may cause the towel to ignite.

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Do not use paper bags or recycled paper products in the microwave oven.

8) THERMOMETERS

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Do not use a conventional meat thermometer for Microwave or Combination cooking. Arcing may occur. Do not use a microwave meat thermometer for Combination cooking or Bake. It may melt.

9) BABY FORMULA / FOOD

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Do not heat baby formula or food in the microwave oven. The glass jar or surface of the food may appear warm while the interior can burn the infant’s mouth and esophagus.

10) REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS

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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).

11) GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES / OVEN DOOR

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Do not use the oven for any reason other than the preparation of food.

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Do not leave oven unattended while in use.

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The oven door and the interior walls will get hot during Combination, Bake and Broil cooking.

7) BROWNING DISHES / OVEN COOKING BAGS

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Microwave browning dishes or grills are designed for microwave cooking only. Preheating times vary depending on the size of the browning dish and food being cooked. Always follow instructions provided by the browning dish or grill manufacturer. Do not preheat browning dish more than 8 minutes.

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If an oven cooking bag is used for microwave cooking, prepare according to package directions. Do not use wire twist-tie to close bag. Instead use nylon tie, a piece of cotton string or a strip cut from the open end of the bag. Make

six

/2-inch slits by closure. Place oven cooking bag in a dish slightly larger than the food being cooked.

Before Operation

Ceramic Tray

1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Ceramic Tray in place.

2. Only use Ceramic Tray specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute any other Ceramic Tray.

3. If Ceramic Tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water.

4. Do not cook directly on Ceramic Tray unless otherwise indicated. Always place food in a microwave-safe dish, or on a rack set in a microwave-safe dish.

5. Ceramic Tray can rotate in either direction.

6. If food or utensil on Ceramic Tray touches the oven walls, causing the tray to stop moving, the tray will automatically rotate in the opposite direction. This is normal.

Feature Diagram

Cooking Modes: Heating Source

Microwave Bake

The diagram below shows examples of the accessories. Use of these accessories may vary depending on the recipe/dish used. Further information can be found in the Cookbook.

Broil

Combination

Microwave

Heater

Door Safety Lock System

Roller Ring

1. Roller Ring and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise.

2. Roller Ring must always be used together with Ceramic Tray for cooking.

Door Release Button

Press to open the door. Opening the door during cooking will stop the cooking process without cancelling the program. Cooking resumes as soon as the door is closed and Start Pad is pressed. The oven light will stay on or turn on whenever the door is opened. It is quite safe to open the door at any time during a cooking program and there is no risk of microwave exposure.

External air vents

Door Safety Lock System

Identification Plate

The oven model number and serial number are recorded here.

External air vents

Control Panel:

Covered with a removeable protective film to prevent scratches during shipping. Small bubbles may appear under this film. When this happens, remove film carefully. (Hint - apply masking or clear tape to an exposed corner and pull gently to remove).

See-through Oven Window

Microwave Power Select Pad

Control Panel

Popcorn Pad

Broil Pad

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Menu Action Screen Display

Auto Convection Pad

Time/Weight Select Dial

Inverter Turbo Defrost Pad

Sensor Reheat Pad

Combination Pad

Bake Pad

Sensor Cook Pad

Temperature Select Dial

Keep Warm Pad

Timer Pad

More/Less Pads

Stop/Reset Pad Before cooking: One tap clears

your instructions. During cooking: One tap temporarily stops the cooking process. Another tap cancels all your instructions and time of day appears in Menu Action Screen Display.

Cook Navigator:

The flashing indicator signals the next step.

Prompters:

When a pad is pressed, a beep sound is heard and the corresponding letter or word(s) appear and scroll across the Menu Action Screen Display. If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit does not or cannot accept the instruction. As each pad is pressed the corresponding word(s) scroll across the screen. Words will automatically appear to prompt user to perform the next step. It is not necessary to wait for the words to appear before pressing pads for the next step. A two beep sound is heard between stages. At the end of any complete program, the oven will beep five times.

Clock Pad

Start Pad

One tap allows oven to begin functioning. If door is opened or STOP/RESET Pad is tapped once during oven operation, START Pad must again be pressed to restart oven.

Quick Min Pad

Operation & Hints

Let’s Start to Use Your Oven!

1 Plug In

Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet. “WELCOME TO PANASONIC REFER TO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE” appears in the Menu Action Screen Display. (This will immediately cease when any pad is pressed.)

Conversion: The display automatically appears in English with weight/temperature measurement in imperial. If you wish to use Spanish or French and metric system and Prompting Guide, press More/Less Pad or Start Pad or Timer Pad until the desired pair appears on the Menu Action Screen Display. The conversion should be programmed directly after plugging the oven in.

LANGUAGE CHOICE Lb/kg CHOICE

2 Press

Open the door and place the food on Ceramic Tray in the oven. Then close the door.

3 Select Power Level

e.g.P10 power –– Press once (Continue pressing for other power levels –– page 13)

Set Cooking Time

5 Press

☛

The time in the Menu Action Screen Display will count down.

Press More/Less Pad Convert into

— ENGLISH

once FRANCAIS

twice ESPANOL

Press Timer Pad Convert into

— ON 3 times OFF 3 times ON

Press Start Pad Convert into

— LB-F

once KG-C

MENU ACTION* ON/OFF

*MENU ACTION SCREEN helps you program your oven by prompting you with the next step.

When you become familiar with your oven, the Prompting Guide can be turned off.

To Set Clock Micro Power and Time Setting

Enter time of day.

Using Time/Weight Select Dial.

NOTE

1. You can use the oven without setting the clock.

2. There is no a.m. or p.m. settings. Clock is a 12 hour display.

3. To reset the time of day, repeat steps above.

4. The clock will retain time setting only when plugged into power source.

Press.Press.

To Use Child Safety Lock

Using this system will make the oven controls inoperable; however, the door will open.

Operation & Hints

Press Start Pad three times.

To cancel “LOCK”:

Press Stop/Reset Pad three times.

Time of day will disappear and “LOCK” will appear on the screen. Actual time will not be lost.

Time of day will reappear on the screen.

Operation & Hints

Use of Accessory:

1 Select Power Level

Press

☛ Cooking will starts. The time in the Menu

Action Screen Display will begin to count

down.

To recall the selected power level, press Micro Power pad.

For 2 or 3 stage cooking,

Repeat above steps 1 and 2 before pressing Start Pad.

Ceramic Tray

Set Cooking Time

(P10 ➔ up to 30 minutes

Others ➔ up to 1 hour 30 minutes)

Press

once

twice 3 times 4 times 5 times 6 times 7 times 8 times 9 times

10 times

Power Level

P10 (HIGH)

P9 P8

P7 (MEDIUM-HIGH)

P6 (MEDIUM)

P5 P4

P3 (MEDIUM-LOW)

P1 (LOW)

To Use Quick Min Pad

To Set Cooking Time:

Set cooking time (up to 10 taps/minutes).

Press.

☛Cooking will start

on P10 power.

To Add Extra Cooking Time:

Press to add extra cooking time (up to 10 taps) during cooking.

☛Cooking time changes to include extra time and

continues to count down in the Menu Action Screen Display.

NOTE:

1. You can use other power levels or other cooking modes, select the desired power level or cooking mode before setting the cooking time.

2. After setting the time by Quick Min Pad, You cannot use the Number Pads, and vice versa.

NOTE:

You can add cooking time for all features with power and time settings.

This feature helps you in programming your oven without pressing the Number Pads and allows you to add extra cooking time easily.

To Cook on Bake

Use of Accessory:

Oven Rack & Ceramic Tray

Operation & Hints

Bake temperature automatically counts-up in 25˚F (10˚C) increments from 200˚F to 450˚F (from 100˚C to 230˚C). Place Oven Rack on Ceramic Tray before preheating.

1 Press Bake Pad 2 Set Oven

Temperature

3 Press

☛ Preheating will start.

For recipes that do not require preheating, eliminate step 2.

NOTE: During preheating “P” appears in the

Menu Action Screen Display. Please do not open door.

When preheating is completed, oven will beep three times and “P END” will appear in the Menu

Action Screen Display.

4 Place the Food

Carefully

in an oven-safe dish on Oven Rack.

5 Set Baking Time

Using Number Pads. (up to 9 hours 59 minutes)

6 Press

☛ Cooking starts. The cooking time in the Menu

Action Screen Display begins to count down.

To recall the selected oven temperature, press

Bake Pad.

NOTE:

1. If oven door is not opened after preheating, oven will maintain the selected temperature for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, oven will shut off automatically and beep five times.

2. When selected cooking time is less than one hour, time counts down second by second.

3. When selected cooking time is more than one hour, time counts down minute by minute until 1 hour remains. The timer will then count down second by second.

Operation & Hints

To Cook on Broil

1 Press Broil Pad

3 Place the Food

On spatter shield on broiler pan and carefully place on the Oven Rack.You can purchase most broiler pans from your local stores.

NOTE:

1. If oven door is not opened after preheating, oven will maintain the temperature for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, oven will shut off automatically and beep five times.

Most broil items require preheating the oven. Place Oven Rack on Ceramic Tray. Follow these steps.

Set Broiling Time

(up to 1 hour 30 minutes)

5 Press

☛ The cooking time in the Menu Action Screen Display begins to count down.

2 Press

☛Preheating will start.

For recipes that do not require preheating, eliminate step 2.

NOTE: During preheating “P” appears in the

Menu Action Screen Display. Do not open door during preheating.

When preheating is completed, oven will beep three times and “P END” will appear in the Menu

Action Screen Display.

Use of Accessory:

Oven Rack & Ceramic Tray

To Cook on Combination

Use of Accessory:

Ceramic Tray

Operation & Hints

There are 4 combination settings. These settings are automatic, there is no need to set oven temperature or microwave power level. Some combination recipes require preheating. For instructions, follow steps 1 and 2 of the “To Cook on Bake” selection.

1 Place the Food

Open the door and place the food in appropriated sized dish on Ceramic Tray in the oven. Then close the door.

Select the Setting

Combination 1, 2, 3, or 4 can be selected.

Oven Temperature

275˚F (130˚C)

300˚F (150˚C)

325˚F (160˚C)

375˚F (190˚C)

Micro-

wave

30 %

power

Food

Beef (Well)

Lamb (Well)

Beef (Rare, Med)

Lamb (Med)

Pork

Chicken or Duck

Set Cooking Time

(up to 9 hours 59 minutes)

4 Press

☛ Cooking starts. The cooking time in Menu

Action Screen Display begins to count down.

NOTE:

1. When selected cooking time is less than one hour, the time counts down second by second.

2. When selected cooking time is more than one hour, the time counts down minute by minute until only 1 hour remains. The timer will then count down second by second.

3. Use microwaveable and heat-safe dishes.

4. DO NOT use plastic wrap or wax paper.

5. Use parchment paper or lid when covering food.

Operation & Hints

To Use Popcorn Pad

2 Press Start

☛ Cooking time appears in the Menu Action Screen Display and begins to count down.

NOTES:

1. Use prepackaged room temperature microwave popcorn. Read manufacturers’ instructions.

2. Place the bag in oven on Ceramic Tray according to manufacturers’ directions.

3. Pop only one bag at a time.

4. When popping multiple bags one right after the other, the cooking times may vary slightly. This does not affect the popcorn results.

5. After popping, open the bag carefully, popcorn and steam are extremely hot.

6. Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag.

7. Never leave oven unattended when popping popcorn.

CAUTION: If pre-packaged popcorn is of a different weight than the recommended weight, do not use the popcorn setting, or inadequate popping or a fire may occur. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions.

press

once twice

3 times

Weight

3.5 oz. (99 g)

3.0 oz. (85 g)

1.75 oz. (50 g)

1 Press Popcorn Pad

to select the weight of prepackaged microwave popcorn.

To Use Keep Warm Pad

This feature helps you to keep a certain selection of foods warm for up to 30 minutes after cooking. (Pie, Gravy, Stew, Casserole or Mushed Potatoes)

Press.

Set Time.

(up to 30 minutes)

Press Start.

Keep Warm time appears in the Menu Action Screen Display and begins to

count down. At the end of cooking, five beeps sound and “ENJOY YOUR MEAL” appears in the Menu Action Screen Display.

Use of Accessory:

Ceramic Tray

Using Inverter Turbo Defrost Pad

Use of Accessory:

Ceramic

Tr ay

Operation & Hints

This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood by using the weight on the package.

1 Place the Food

Open the food and place the food in appropriated sized dish on Ceramic Tray in the oven. Then close the door.

2 Press 3 Set Weight

Weight must be programmed in pounds and tenths of a pound (not ounces). If you wish to use the g/kg, see page 10.

4 Press

☛ Defrosting time appears in the Menu Action

Screen Display and begins to count down.

onversion Chart:

Follow this chart to convert ounces or hundredths of a pound into tenths as a pound. If a piece of meat weighs 1.95 pounds or 1 pound 14 ounces, program 1.9 pounds.

Ounces

0 1-2 3-4

5 6-7

9-10

11-12

14-15

NOTE:

1. The shape and size of food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate. The recommended maximum weight of meat is 4 lbs (1.8 kg); poultry, 6 lbs (2.7 kg); and seafood, 3 lbs

(1.4 kg).

2. The oven beeps once during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged. To prevent overdefrosting, thin areas or edges can be shielded with strips of aluminum foil.

3. For best results, the minimum recommended weight is 0.5 pound.

Hundredths of

a Pound .96 - .05 .06 - .15 .16 - .25 .26 - .35 .36 - .45 .46 - .55 .56 - .65 .66 - .75 .76 - .85 .86 - .95

Tenths of

a Pound

0.0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

Operation & Hints

To Use Sensor Reheat/Sensor Cooking

Use of Accessory:

Ceramic Tray

This feature allows you to reheat/cook most of your favourite foods without having to select reheating/cooking times and power levels.The oven does it all automatically.

2 Press

BEFORE Reheating / cooking:

1. The room temperature surrounding the oven should be below 95˚F(35˚C)

2. Food weight should be between 4 oz (120 g) and 24 oz (680 g).

3. Ceramic Tray and outside of container should be dry.

4. Cover foods loosely but completely, with plastic wrap or place foods in a casserole dish with a proper fitting lid.

5. All foods should be taken from their normal storage place.

1 Select Category

Sensor Cook Pads each have 9 categories. See next page.

More / Less Pads:

Preferences for food doneness vary with each individual. After having used Sensor Reheat / Sensor Cooking a few times, you may decide you would prefer your food cooked to a programs can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time. Press More / Less Pad before pressing Start.

1 tap = More cooking 2 taps = Less cooking 3 taps = original cooking

☛ Cooking will start.

After the burst of steam is detected by the SENSOR, the remaining cooking time appears in the Menu Action Screen Display and begins to count down.

For best results by Sensor, follow these recommendations.

DURING Reheating / Cooking:

While “AUTO” is displayed in the Menu Action Screen Display, DO NOT open door longer than 1

minute. This causes inaccurate cooking results. Once the timer begins to count down, the oven door may, be opened to stir, turn, shield or add foods.

AFTER Reheating / Cooking:

All foods should have a covered stand time.

To Use Sensor Reheat/Sensor Cooking

DO NOT:

1. Reheat bread and pastry products. Use manual power and time.

2. Reheat raw or uncooked food.

3. Use if oven cavity is warm.

4. Use for beverages.

5. Use for frozen foods.

Food

Plate of Food

Meat, Poultry

Casseroles Side dishes

Soups, Sauces,

Gravies

Starting Temp.

or Room

SENSOR COOK - HINTS:

To Use Timer Function

This feature allows you to program a Standing Time after cooking is completed and to program the oven as a minute timer and/or to program delay start.

2 Set Desired

Amount of Time

using number pads (up to 1 hour 30 minutes)

To Use as a Kitchen Timer

3 Press

☛ Time will count down without oven

operating.

1 Press Timer

To Set Delay Start

To Set Stand Time

Set Desired Cooking Program

Press.

Set desired amount of stand time.

Press.

Cooking will start. After cooking, stand time will count down without oven operating

Press. Set desired amount

of delayed time.

Press.

After completed delayed time, cooking will start.

Set Desired Cooking Program

NOTE:

1. When the first/second stage has finished, a two beep signal is heard. After all the stages have been completed, the oven will beep five times.

2. If oven door is opened during the Stand Time or Kitchen Timer, the time in the Menu Action Screen Display will continue to count down.

3. Delay Start cannot be programmed before any Auto Control Function. This is to prevent the starting temperature of the food from rising before defrosting or cooking begins.

4. Timer can be set up to 1 hour 30 minutes.

Before Requesting Service

The oven causes interference with my TV.

ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL:

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, hair dryer, etc. It does not indicate a problem with your oven.

The oven lights dim.

Steam accumulates on the oven door and warm air comes from the oven vents.

I accidentally ran my microwave oven without any food in it.

The oven has an odor and generates smoke when using the Bake, Combination and Broil function.

PROBLEM

Oven will not turn on.

When cooking with a power other than P10 - P3, the oven must cycle to obtain the lower power levels. The oven light will dim and clicking noises can be heard when the oven cycles.

During cooking, steam and warm air are given off from the food. Most of the steam and warm air are removed from the oven by the air which circulates in the oven cavity. However, some steam will condense on cooler surfaces such as the oven door. This is normal.

Running the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven. However, we do not recommend this to be done.

It is essential that your oven is wiped out regularly particularly after cooking. Any fat and grease that builds up on the roof and walls of the oven will begin to smoke if not cleaned.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The oven is not plugged in securely.

Circuit breaker or fuse is tripped or blown.

There is a problem with the outlet.

Remove plug from outlet, wait 10 seconds and re-insert.

Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.

Plug another appliance into the outlet to check if the outlet is working.

REMEDY

The door is not closed completely.

Maintenance

Oven will not start cooking.

The words “DEMO MODE” appear on the screen.

When the oven is turning on, there is noise coming from Ceramic Tray.

DEMO MODE is designed for retail store display.

Cooking and other functions will not operate during Demo Mode.

If it seems there is a problem with the oven, contact an authorized Service Centre.

Start pad was not pressed after programming.

Another program has already been entered into the oven.

The program has not been entered correctly.

Stop/Reset pad has been pressed accidentally.

Oven is set at Demo Mode.* Press Clock Pad 3 times to turn

Roller Ring and oven bottom are dirty.

Close the oven door securely.

Press Start pad.

Press Stop/Reset pad to cancel the previous program and program again.

Program again according to the Operating Instructions.

Program oven again.

off Demo Mode.

Clean these parts according to Care of Your Oven (see next page).

Maintenance

Oven Door:

Wipe with a soft cloth when steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door. This may occur when the oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit or microwave leakage.

BEFORE CLEANING:

Unplug at socket of the oven. If impossible, leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on.

Outside oven surfaces:

Clean with a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into ventilation openings.

Inside of the oven:

Wipe with a damp cloth. Non caustic oven cleaners may be used if the oven gets very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners is not recommended.

NOTE:

Do not use oven cleaners on the top of the oven.

Roller Ring and oven cavity floor:

Wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent water or window cleaner and dry. Roller Ring may be washed in mild sudsy water or dishwasher. These areas should be kept clean to avoid excessive noise.

Ceramic Tray:

Remove and wash in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher. If grease accumulates, clean with a non-abrasive nylon mesh scouring pad and non caustic oven cleaners.

After Bake/Broil/Combination cooking, the oven should be cleaned with a soft cloth squeezed in soapy water. If the oven is not cleaned occasionally to eliminate this grease, it can accumulate and cause the oven to SMOKE during use. To avoid smoking, run the oven without food on BROIL for 20 minutes.

AFTER CLEANING:

Be sure to replace Roller Ring and Ceramic Tray in the proper position and press Stop/Reset Pad to clear the Menu Action Screen Display.

Care of Your Microwave Oven

Control Panel:

If the control panel becomes wet, clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasive cleaners on the control panel.

Feature How to Operate

To Set Clock

(see page 12)

To Use Micro Power

and Time Setting

(see page 13)

Quick Guide to Operation

To Cook on Bake

(see page 14)

To Cook on Broil

(see page 15)

To Cook on Combination

(see page 16)

To Use

Popcorn pad

(see page 17)

Operation & Hints

To Use

Keep Warm pad

(see page 17)

To use

Turbo Defrost pad

(see page 18)

To Use Sensor Reheat /

Sensor Cooking

(see page 19, 20)

To Use Auto Convection

(see page 21, 22)

Press start

if preheat required.

Select the setting.

Select Serving Weight.

Select category.

e.g. PORK

Press start

if preheat required.

Select quantity.

To Use

Quick Min pad

(see page 13)

To Use as

a Kitchen Timer

(see page 23)

To Set

Stand Time

(see page 23)

To Set

Delay Start

(see page 23)

4 times

e.g. CAKE 1

5 times

Set time

Set desired

cooking

program.

Set desired

cooking program.

Notes

Technical Specifications

Power Consumption:

Microwave Heater

Output:

Microwave Heater

Outside Dimensions:

Oven Cavity Dimensions:

Operating Frequency: Built-in Trim Kit: Uncrated Weight:

* IEC Test procedure Specifications are subject to change without notice.

As for the voltage requirement, the production year and month, country and serial number, please refer to the identification plate on the microwave oven.

12.8 Amps, 1,500 W

12.5 Amps, 1,500 W

1100 W* 1,400 W

/16" x 237/8”x 195/16"

376 mm (H) x 606 mm (W) x 491 mm (D)

/2" x 161/4" x 1613/16" 242 mm (H) x 412 mm (W) x 426 mm (D) 2,450 MHz NN-TK903S (27") [686 mm (W)]/NN-TK913S (30") [686 mm (W)] Approx. 46 lbs (21 kg)

Maintenance

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 W

eb site: http://www.panasonic.com

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Cooking Systems Division 800 Tsutsui-cho, Yamatokoriyama City, Nara 639-1188, Japan Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 W

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Panasonic nn-c994s Operation Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Before Operation

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Practical Hints

Feature Diagram

Cooking Modes: Heating Source

Control Panel

Operation & Hints

To Set Clock Micro Power and Time Setting

To Use Keep Warm Pad

To Use Timer Function

Before Requesting Service

Maintenance

Care of Your Microwave Oven

Quick Guide to Operation

Technical Specifications