Panasonic NN-R687 User Manual

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Cookbook and Operating Instructions

Microwave Oven Model NN-T687 / NN-R687

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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 harmfui

exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interiocks.

(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.

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.

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 oven in the space

provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase for future reference.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power Source 120V, 60 Hz

Power Consumption: Output:* 1000 W Outside Dimensions 12” X 2178” X 16V/

(H X W X D):

Oven Cavity Dimensions 9Vb”x 14’Vi6"x 15'Vi6”

(HxWxD): Operating Frequency: Uncrated Weight (Approx): Stainless Trim Kit for NN-T687: NN-TK 608.SA: L=27" (68.6 cm)

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

NN-T687/NN-R687

13.5 A, 1550 W

306 X 555 X 425mm

232 X 380 X 402mm 2,450 MHz 38 lbs. (17.2 kg)

NN-TK 618.SA: L=30" (76.2 cm)

"lEC 705-88 Test Procedure used

Specifications subject to change without notice.

® Copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 1997.

Before Operating____________________________________________________________________

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

Installation Instructions....................................................................................................................................................3

Grounding Instructions ...................................................................................................................................................3

Practical Hints..................................................................................................................................................................4

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

Feature Diagram.............................................................................................................................................................6

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

Parts & Accessories Order...........................................................................................................................................41

Operation & Hints

Let's Start to Use Your OvenI .........................................................................................................................................8

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

To Use Function Pad................................................................................................................................................9-10

To Set Clock..................................................................................................................................................................11

Quick Min Function........................................................................................................................................................10

To Reheat using Power and Time Setting...................................................................................................10

To Defrost using Power and Time Setting...................................................................................................10

To Cook using Power and Time Setting...................................................................................................10

To Set Timer (Stand Time/Delay Start).........................................................................................................................16

Cookbook

Food Characteristics......................................................................................................................................................18

Cooking Techniques ............................................................................................................................................ 18-19

Appetizers......................................................................................................................................................................20

Meats......................................................................................................................................................................21-24

Poultry

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Fish and Seafood...................................................................................................................................................28-29

Casseroles ....................................................................................................................................................................30

Eggs and Cheese......................................................................................................................................................... 31

Vegetables............................................................................................................................................................. 32-33

Pasta, Rice and Cereal .........................................................................................................................................34-35

Quick Breads and Cakes.......................................................................................................................................36-37

Pies................................................................................................................................................................................38

Microwave Shortcuts.....................................................................................................................................................39

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Sensor Reheat Pad..............................................................................................................13

Auto Defrost Pad..................................................................................................................11

Sensor Cooking Pads ................................................................................................. 13-14

Popcorn Pad.........................................................................................................................15

Bacon Pad ...........................................................................................................................15

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Maintenance________________________________________________________________________

Before Requesting Service............................................................................................................................................40

Care of Your Microwave Oven .....................................................................................................................................41

Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover

Manual de instrucciones (Spanish Operating Instructions) _________________________________

Instrucciones de Seguridad...........................................................................................................................................42

Instrucciones para Conexión a Tierra............................................................................................................................43

Instrucciones de Instalación..........................................................................................................................................44

Sugerencias Utiles ........................................................................................................................................................45

Panel de Controles........................................................................................................................................................46

Procedimientos de Operación................................................................................................................................47-52

Cuidados de Su Homo de Microondas......................................................................................................................... 53

Antes de Acudir a Servicio.............................................................................................................................................53

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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 bums, electric

shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive

microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. Read and 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 not cover or block any openir^gs 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 appliarrce. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat or cook. 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. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

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 and sealed containers—

for example, closed glass jars—may explode and should not

be heated in this oven.

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.

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.

General Use

1. DO NOT tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to 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 a qualified service person.

DO NOT operate the oven empty. The microwave energy wll reflect continuously throughout the oven if food or water is not present to 2ibsorb energy. This could damage the oven and result in the danger of a fire.

3. DO NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or any 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 oven.

They may catch 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 control panel. Damage to controls may occur. Fire can result,

8. 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 Tray. Glass Tray can be very HOT after removing

cooking container from oven.

9. DO NOT store flammable materials next to, on top of, 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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Installation and Grounding Instructions

Examine Your Oven

Unpack oven, remove ail packing material, eind 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 is c^aged.

Placement of Oven

1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface. For proper operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow. Allow 3 inches

(8 cm) of space on both sides of the oven and 1 inch (2.5 cm) of

space 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. The oven will remain inoperable until it has cooled.

b. Do NOT place oven near a hot damp surface such as a

gas or electric range.

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

2. This oven was manufactured for household use only.

3. Model NN-T687 is designed exclusiveiy to be built-in. Use the appropriate manufacturers' trim kit (see Technical Specs for the part number). Call Panasonic Customer Service for the nearest dealer [1 -800-211 -PANA(7262), 9 am to 9 pm EST, Toll Free].

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 doubt exists as to whether the appliance is property grounded.

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.

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 the times recommended in this manual.

2. The VOLTAGE used must be the same as specified on this microwave oven (120V). 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 obiigation of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded threeprong outlet.

4. A TEMPORARY CONNECTION with a two-prong adapter may be made where LOCAL CODES PERMIT. Unless the

cover screw is grounded through the house wiring,

attaching the adapter grounding plate to the cover screw

will not ground the oven. If there is any doubt that the cover screw is grounded, ^

have it checked by an eiectrician.

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 41)

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.

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 №e electrical rating of the appliance, ( 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.

2) the

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Practical Hints

Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven

1) HOME CANNING / DRYING FOODS / SMALL

QUANTITIES OF FOODS

i Do not use your oven for home canning or the heating of

any closed jar. Pressure will build up and the jar may explode. Your oven cannot maintain the food at the proper canning temperature. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume.

• Small quantities of food or foods with low moisture content can dry out, bum or catch on fire.

• Do not dry meats, herbs, fruits or vegetables in your oven.

IMPORTANT Proper cooking depends on time set and weight of food. If

you use a smaller portion than recommended and cook at the time for the recommended portion, fire can result.

If a fire occurs, turn oven off and leave oven door closed. Disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

2) POPCORN

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

avaiiabie. Follow popcorn manufacturers’ directions and use a

brand suitable for the wattage of your microwave oven. Never leave oven unattended when popping popcorn. Allow the popcorn bag to cool before opening it. To prevent steam bums, always open the bag away from your face and body.

CAUTION:

When using pre-packaged microwave popcorn, follow

recommended package instructions. Check package weight before using the Popcorn pad. Set the oven for

the weight of the popcorn package, (see page 15)

If these instructions are not followed, the popcorn may not pop adequately or may ignite and cause a fire.

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 bums. Microwave utensils may not be able to withstand the temperature of the hot oil, and could shatter or distort.

4) EGGS

• Do not heat eggs in their shell in a microwave oven.

Pressure will build up and the eggs will explode.

5) FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS

• Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole squash and

sausages are examples of foods with nonporous skins.

These types of foods must be pierced before microwave cooking to prevent their bursting.

• Use fresh potatoes for baking and cook untii just done. Overcooking causes dehydration and may cause afire. Use recommended weights or fire may occur.

6) LIQUIDS

• Heated liquids can erupt if not mixed with air. Do not heat

liquids in your microwave oven without first stirring.

7) GLASS TRAY / COOKING UTENSILS / FOIL

• Cooking utensils get hot during microwaving. Use potholders when removing utensils from the oven or when removing lids or plastic wrap covers from cooking utensils

to avoid burns.

• 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 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.

• Dishes with metaliic trim should not be used, as arcing may occur.

8) 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.

» Do not use paper bags or recycled paper products in the

microwave oven.

9) BROWNING DISHES / OVEN COOKING BAGS

• Browning dishes or grills are designed for microwave cooking only. Always follow instructions provided by the manufacturer. Do not preheat browning dish more than 8 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.

10) THERMOMETERS

• Do not use a conventional meat thermometer in your oven.

Arcing may occur.

11) BABY FORMULA / FOOD

• 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 bum the infant’s mouth and esophagus.

12) REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS

• When reheating pastry products, check temperature 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).

13) GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES / OVEN DOOR

• 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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Cookware and Utensil Guide

ITEM MICROWAVE COMMENTS

Aluminum Foil

Browning Dish

Brown paper bags No May cause a fire in the oven. Dinnerware

Microwave-Safe, only

Disposable polyester Paperboard Dishes

Fast Food Carton

with Metal Handle

Frozen Dinner Tray

Metal Microwave-safe

Glass Jars Yes Remove lid. Heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat

Glassware

Heat Resistant Oven Glassware and Ceramic, only

Metal Twist Ties No

Oven Cooking Bag

Paper Plates & Cups

Paper Towels & Napkins Plastic

Microwave-Safe, onty Cookware and Storage Dishes

Plastic Foam Cups

Plastic Wrap Yes

Straw, Wicker, Wood

Thermometers

Microwave-safe, onty Conventional

Wax paper

Yes

for

Shielding Only

Yes

No May cause arcing.

Yes Yes

Yes Ideal for microwave cooking and browning, (see Container Test below)

Yes

Yes Yes Use to warm rolls and sandwiches by microwave.

Yes

Yes Use only for short term reheating.

Yes

Yes Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain

Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven wall or if too much foil is used.

Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking only. Check browning dish information for instructions and heating chart. Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes.

Check manufacturers' use and care directions for suitability for microwave heating. Some dinnerware may state on the back of the dish, "Oven-Microwave Proof."

Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Can be purchased in grocery stores.

Frozen dinners may be heated in foil tray, if tray is less than %-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 1 foil tray in the oven at time. For containers more tfian V4-inch (2 cm) deep, remove food and place in a similar size microwave-safe container.

resistant.

They may cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven. Follow manufacturers' directions. Close bag with the nylon tie

pro\nded, a strip cut from the end of the bag, or a piece of cotton string. Do not close with metat twist tie. Make six Vi-inch (1 cm) slits by closure.

Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that require short cooking times such as hot dogs.

Should be labeled, "Suitable for microwave heating." Check manufacturers' directions for recommended uses. Some mtcmwave-safe plastic dishes are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat content.

Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Use to bring foods to a low serving temperature.

Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture.

Use to bring food during cooking to retain moisture.

Use only microwave-safe meat and candy thermometers. Not suitable for use in microwave oven.

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 along with the container to.be tested; heat one minute at HIGH. If the empty container is microwave oven-safe, it should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container is hot, it has cibsorbed some microwave energy

and should not be used. This test cannot be used for plгlstic containers.

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Door Safety Lock System

the cooking process without canceling 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.

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(1)

(2)

(3)

(4) (5)

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(7)

(8)

(14)

(13)

Control Panel

(1) Menu Action Screen

(2) Power Level Pad («‘page 10)

(3) Number Pads

(4) Timer/Clock Pad (•‘pages 11, 16) (5) Function Pad (•‘pages 8-9)

(10)

(11)

(9)

(12)

(6) Popcorn Pad («page,15)

(7) Auto Defrost Pad (•‘page 11)

(8) Quick Min Pad (•‘page 10)

(9) Bacon Pad (•‘page 15) (10) Sensor Reheat Pad («page 13) (11) Sensor Cooking Pads («pages 13-14)

(12) More/Less Pad (13) Start Pad:

(14) Stop/Reset Pad;

Prompters (Normal Operation):

When pads are pressed, a beep sound is heard and the corresponding letter or word(s) appear and scrolls across the screen. If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit has 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 watt 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 and "ENJOY YOUR MEAL" will appear on the screen.

Step by step instructions scroll for easy operation.

One tap allows oven to begin functioning. If door is opened or Stop/Reset Pad is pressed once during oven operation, Start Pad must be pressed again to restart oven.

Before cooking: One tap clears your instruction. During cooking: One tap temporarily stops the

cooking process. Another tap cancels all your instructions and time of day appears on the display screen.

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Let's Start to Use Your Oven!

Plug in

Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Conversion:

The display automatically appears in

English with weight measurement in Imperial. If you wish to use Spanish

or French and/or the Metric System,

use Function Pad (below). The conversion should be programmed directly after plugging the oven in. It can be changed at any time using

Function Pad.

Select Power Level

e.g. MEDIUM Power — Press Power Level Pad four times

(see page 10 for chart)

Set Cooking Time using number pads

e.g. 1 minute 30 seconds

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1 3 0

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Press Start

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Place a cup of water in the oven

open the door and place a cup of water on the Glass Tray in the oven. Then close the door.

ftneUan

> The time in the Menu Action

Screen will count down.

To Use Function Pad

Press "Select Function".

Select choice Menu Action Screen displays all options available

3) Q]®®

Select option [T]. or Menu Action Screen displays all options available.

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Functions

This unique feature of your PANASONIC microwave oven allows you to establish the initial non-cooking features of your oven such as CHILD LOCK, WORD SPEED, LANGUAGE CHOICE (ENGLISH, SPANISH OR FRENCH), plus many more. See below.

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LANGUAGE CHOICE

The oven has English, French and Spanish display. The display appears in English when you plug-in.

1 ENGLISH -» Display appears in English.

2 FRANÇAIS -» Display appears in French.

3 ESPAÑOL -* Display appears in Spanish.

Lb/KG CHOICE

The oven has both imperial and metric weight measurements. The oven displays the weight in imperial when

you plug it in. . . .

1 Lb -► Weight can be set in Ib/oz, (Imperial).

2 KG “♦ Weight can be set in kg/g, (Metric).

WORD SPEED

The speed of word scrolling in the Display Window can be quickened or slowed down.

1 QUICK Words scroll quickly. 2 MEDIUM Scrolling speed reverts to initial setting. 3SLOW

MENU ACTION ON/OFF

MENU ACTION SCREEN helps you to program your oven by prompting the next step to be taken. When you become familiar with your oven, the prompting can be turned off.

1 ON Prompting Guide will reappear.

2 OFF -» Prompting Guide will not appear.

CHILD LOCK ON/OFF

The oven has Child Safety Lock feature which prevents use by children. It does not lock the door.

1 ON -» Child Lock has been set and operation will not be accepted. 2 OFF

Words scroll slowly.

Child Lock has been cancelled.

BEEP ON/OFF

If you wish to have the oven operate with no beep, it can be eliminated.

1 ON Beep sound will reactivate. 2 OFF

REMINDER BEEP ON/OFF

A reminder beep works to remind you to remove the food from the oven after the completion of cooking. It will occur every few seconds.

1 ON Reminder beep will work. 2 OFF -*■ Reminder beep will not work.

DAYLIGHT SAVING ON/OFF

1 ON -* Time of day will advance one hour.

2 OFF -* Time of day revert to original setting.

CLOCK ON/OFF

Clock display can be turned off.

1 ON -»> Clock display will appear in the Display Window. 2 OFF Clock display will not appear in the Display Window. Time of day will not be lost while the display is off.

DEMO MODE ON/OFF

Demo mode is designed for retail store display. In this mode, the oven can be demonstrated with no power in the

oven.

1 ON The oven will be in demo mode. 2 OFF -*■ The oven will be out of demo mode.

Beep sound will not be heard.

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Power & Time Setting

Select Power Level

Power Lover

1 2

5 6

8 9

FoKÚon

Press

once

twice 3 times 4 times MEDIUM 5 times

6 times

When selecting HIGH Power, you can start from step 2. To reheat, select MEDIUM-HIGH or MEDIUM.

Power Level

HIGH DEFROST MEDIUM-HIGH

MEDIUM-LOW LOW

% Power

100%

30% 70% 55% 30%

10%

2Set Cooking Time

(Up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds) e.g. 12 minutes

START

> Cooking will start.

The time in the Display Window will begin to count down.

To recall the selected power level during cooking, press Power Level Pad.

For 2 or 3 stage cooking, repeat above steps 1 and 2 before pressing Start Pad.

Quick Min Function

This function 1) helps you in programming cooking time easily and 2) allows you to add extra cooking time,

1) To Set Cooking Time:

■>

Power Level

Press to set cooking time (up to 10 taps/minutes) after selecting the desired power level, and then press Start. If you set cooking time without selecting power level, oven automatically selects High Power.

NOTE: After setting the time by Quick Min Pad, you cannot use Number Pads, and vice versa.

2) To Add Extra Cooking Time:

Quick

Min

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 display window.

Quick]

Min

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Start

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Conversion Chart

Follow this chart to convert tenths of a pound into

ounces. If a piece of meat weighs 1.9 pounds, program 1 pound 14 ounces.

Tenths of a Pound Ounces

0.0 0

0.1 1 -2

0.2 3-4

0.3 5

0.4 6-7

0.5

0.6 9-10

0.7

0.8 13

0.9 14-15

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NOTE:

1. The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accorhmodate. The recommended

maximum weight of meat is 4 ib (1.8 kg); pouitry, 6 lb (2.7 kg) and seafood, 3 ib (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 of edges can be shielded with strips of aluminum foil.

3. For best results, the minimum recommended weight 8 oz.

(220 g).

4. Stand time or power level may be programmed after Auto

Defrost.

Clock Setting

Timer Clock

Press twice.

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 time of day, repeat the steps above.

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

Enter time of day. (e.g. 11:25)

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Press once to set

Defrosting Tips & Techniques

1. Freeze meats, poultry and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. Place wax paper between layers.

2. Package in heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags or freezer paper.

3. Remove as much air as possible.

4. Wrap should be snug against food, sealed securely and labeled.

5. Remove virrapper to prevent holding steam and juice. Juice of food can get hot and cause the outer surface or bottom of the food to

cook; set the food on a microwave roasting rack and drain liquid during defrosting.

6. Place meat in an appropriate size dish.

7. Place roast fat-side down and whole poultry breast-side down on a microwave roasting rack in a dish.

8. Place small items on a microwave roasting rack in a dish.

9. Large roasts and whole poultry may still be icy in center after defrosting, allow to stand in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap

(see chart below).

10. Fish Eind seafood should be slightly icy after defrosting, allow to stand and rinse under cold water for 2-3 minutes.

11. Defrosted items in 2 layers should be rinsed separately or have a longer stand time.

FOOD

DEFROST TIME

(min. per pound)

DURING DEFROSTING

Fish and Seafood

[up to 3 lb. (1.5 kg)] Crabmeat Fish Steaks Fish Fillets Sea Scallops 14 to 16 Break apart/Remove defrosted pieces Shrimp medium Whole fish

12 to 14 Break apart

6 to 10

6 to 8

Turn over Turn over/Rearrange

etolo Break apart/Remove defrosted pieces

10 to 12 Turn over

Meat

Ground Meat

Roasts

[2Vi-4lb. (1.2-2kg)j

Chops/Steak Ribs/T-bone Stew Meat Liver (thin sliced) Baoon

8 to 10 8 to 12

8 to 10 8 to 10

10 to 12

8 to 10

4 to 6

Turn over/Remove defrosted portion/Shield edges 10 min. Turn over/Shield ends and defrosted surface

Separate/Tum over/Rearrange Turn over/Shield

Break apart/Shield Drain liquid/Tum over/Separate pieces

Turn over

Poultry

Chicken, Whole [up to 3 ib. (1.5 kg)]

Cutlets Pieces Cornish Hens Turkey Breast [5 - 6 lbs. (2.5 - 3 kg)]

6 to 10 Turn over 2 or 3 times/Shield defrosted parts 30 min. in refrig

6 to 8 Turn over 5 min.

8 to 10

8 to 12

8 to 12 Turn over 2 to 3 times 30 min. in refrig

Separate Turn over/Rearrange

AFTER DEFROSTING

Stand Time Rinse

5 min.

YES

30 min. in refrig

5 min.

YES

10 min.

YES

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Sensor Reheat / Sensor Cooking

The GENIUS feature allows you to reheat/cook most of your favorite foods without having to select reheat!ng/cooking times and power levels. The oven does it all automatically.

Select Category

Sensor Cooking Pads each have several categories. See next page.

More/Less Pad: Preferences for food doneness vary with each individual. After having used Sensor Cooking a few times, you may decide you would prefer your food cooked to a different doneness. By using the More/Less Pad, the programs can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.

1 tap: More cooking

2 taps: Less cooking

Press More/Less Pad before pressing

Press START

> Cooking will start.

After the burst of steam is detected by the SENSOR, the remaining cooking

time appears in the Menu Action Screen and begins to count down. Do not

open door until time appears in the Menu Action Screen. To recall the selected category during cooking, press any Sensor Cooking

Pad. The category will appear in the display.

NOTES ON SENSOR REHEAT: Follow the recommendations on page 14, in addition to the

following:

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 frozen beverages.

5. Use for frozen foods.

Casseroles - Add 2 to 4 tablespoons of liquid; cover with lid or

plastic wrap. Stir when time appears in the Display Window.

Canned foods - Empty contents into casserole dish or serving

bowl; cover dish with lid or plastic wrap. After reheating, release plastic wrap and stand.

Plate of food - Arrange food on plate; top with butter, gravy, etc.

After reheating, release plastic wrap and stEind.

Food

Plate of Food

Meat, Poultry

Casseroles

Side dishes

Soups, Sauces, Gravies

Average

Starting

Temp.

Ref rig.

Refrig. 4 - 6 oz.

Refrig. Refrig, or

Room Refrig, or

Room

Weight per

Serving

12-16 0Z.

8 oz. any size

4 - 6 oz. any size

6 - 8 02.

Number of

Servings

any size

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Sensor Cooking

Potato/

Vegetables

Rice^asta

Frozen

Foods

Casserole/

Stew

Seafood

WEIGHT RANGE

1 - 4 potatoes

any size

any quantity

Rice

Yîcup

1 cup 1 Yz cup 2 cups

Cold water

1 cup

2 cups

3cups

3Yz cups

(120 - 230 g)

any size

1 -4qt.

min. Yz Ib.

INSTRUCTIONS

Pierce several times and place on a microwave safe dish. Do not cover. After beep, turn over.

Add small amount of water. Cover loosely with a lid or plastic wrap. After beep, stir or rearrange.

Add 2 tbsp of water. Do not cook with butter or sauce. Cover with F^astic wrap. After beep, stir or rearrange.__________________________________

Place rice and cold water 'h to 1 teaspoon salt Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After beep, stir several times. After cooking, stir and let stand 5 to 10 mins.

Place 1 Yz-quarts of hot water, pasta, 1 tbsp. oil and 1 tsp. salt in a 4-qt. casserole. Cover with lid. After beep, stir

occasionally. After cooking, rinse pasta with cold vrater.

Follow manufacturers’ directions for covering or

removing covers. For best results, do not use frozen foods packaged in foil tray. After beep, stir if possible or ladle gravy or sauce over.

Use appropriate amount of liquid. Cover with casserole lid. Stir occasionally or rearrange after

beep. Use redpes in the Cooking Guide section.

Anange in a single layer in dish. Cover with lid or

plastic wrap. Stir or rearrange after beep.

1 X

Pouttry/Meat

Chicken Pieces

Whole Chicken up to 6 Ib. (3 kg)

Pork (roast)

min. Yz Ib.

2 - 4 Ib.

0*2 kg)

Beef-medium

2-41b.

0-2kg)

For best results by Sensor, follow these recommendations.

BEFORE Reheating/Cooking:

1. The room temperature surrounding the oven should be below

95“F (35X).

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

3. Glass 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.

Place skin-side up. Cover wth plastic wrap. Rearrange after beep. Place breast-eide down. Cover completely with plastic wrap. After beep, turn breast-side up, recover. Place fat-side down. Cover with plastic wrap. After beep, turn over, recover, shield ends of roast with foil if necessary. Pork must reach 170°F (77”C) before serving.

Place fat-side up. Cover with plastic wrap.

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DURING Reheating/Cooking:

While “AUTO” is displayed in the Display Window, DO NOT open door.

This causes inaccurate cooking results.

Once the timer begins to count down, ttie oven door may be opened to stir, turn, shield or add foods.

AFTER Reheating/Cooking:

All foods should have a covered stand time.

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Popcorn Function

1Select the Weight

of prepackaged microwave popcorn.

Press

once 3.5 02.

twice 3.0 oz.

three times

Press START

> Cooking time appears and begins to count down.

NOTE: 1 .Use prepackaged room temperature microwave popcorn. Read

manufacturers' instructions.

2. Place bag in oven according to manufacturers' directions.

3. Pop only one bag at a time.

4. After popping, allow the contents of the bag to cool for a few minutes before opening. Open bag carefully away from face and body because popcorn and steam are extremely hot.

5. Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag.

6. 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.

1.75 02.

Weight

(99 g) {90 g) (50 g)

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Place slices on a microwave safe dish. Cover with paper towel to absorb grease spatters.

PRESS AMOUNT

once

twice 3 slices 3 times 4 times

Press START

> Cooking time appears and begins to count down.

2 slices

4 slices

6 slices

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+ 39 hidden pages

Panasonic NN-R687 User Manual

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Use

Installation and Grounding Instructions

Examine Your Oven

Placement of Oven

Wiring Requirements

Radio Interference

Power Supply

Practical Hints

2) POPCORN

3) DEEP FAT FRYiNG

4) EGGS

5) FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS

6) LIQUIDS

7) GLASS TRAY / COOKING UTENSILS / FOIL

8) PAPER TOWELS / CLOTHS

9) BROWNING DISHES / OVEN COOKING BAGS

10) THERMOMETERS

11) BABY FORMULA / FOOD

12) REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS

13) GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES / OVEN DOOR

Cookware and Utensil Guide

Door Safety Lock System

Control Panel

(1) Menu Action Screen

Let's Start to Use Your Oven!

To Use Function Pad

Functions

LANGUAGE CHOICE

Lb/KG CHOICE

WORD SPEED

MENU ACTION ON/OFF

CHILD LOCK ON/OFF

BEEP ON/OFF

REMINDER BEEP ON/OFF

DAYLIGHT SAVING ON/OFF

CLOCK ON/OFF

DEMO MODE ON/OFF

Power & Time Setting

Quick Min Function

1) To Set Cooking Time:

2) To Add Extra Cooking Time:

NOTE:

Clock Setting

NOTE:

Defrosting Tips & Techniques

6. Place meat in an appropriate size dish.

Sensor Reheat / Sensor Cooking

Sensor Cooking

CATEGORY

WEIGHT RANGE

INSTRUCTIONS

DURING Reheating/Cooking:

AFTER Reheating/Cooking:

Popcorn Function

Bacon Pad