Panasonic NN-S263QF, NN-S263SF, NN-S253BF, NN-S263BF, NN-S263WF User Manual

Operating Instructions

Microwave Oven

Models: NN-S263/S253

Safety Information			Operation
Precautions ................................................	Inside cover		Microwave Recipes .....................................................	20
Important Safety Instructions.................................	1-2		Timer Feature (Kitchen Timer/Stand Time/Delay Start)
Installation and Grounding Instructions ...............	3-4		....................................................................................	21
Safety Precautions......................................................	5		How to Use Shelf ........................................................	22
			Microwave Shortcuts..............................................	23-24
			Food Characteristics	25
Operation
			Cooking Techniques....................................................	25
Control Panel	8-9
			Quick Guide to Operation ......................................	32-33
Function Features .......................................................	10
Setting the Clock .........................................................	11		Maintenance
Setting Light On/Night/Off	11
			Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven	27-29
Setting Turntable On/Off	11
			Ordering Accessories, Books, etc	27
Setting Fan High/Low/Off	11
			Cleaning Vent Grille (Oven Air Vent)	28
Setting Turbo Fan On/Off	11
			Installing Vent Grille	28
Setting Auto Off 1/3/5/10	11
			Charcoal Filter Attachment/Replacement	28
Selecting Power & Cook Time	12
			Cleaning Grease Filters	28
Quick Min Feature	12
			Installing Grease Filters	28
Keep Warm Feature	12
			Cooktop/Night Light Replacement	29
Popcorn Feature	13
			Oven Light Replacement	29
More/Less Feature	13
			Before Requesting Service	30
Beverages (NN-S263)	13
			Limited Warranty & Customer Service Directory	31
Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature	14-15
............................Sensor Reheat Feature (NN-S263)	16		General Information
Sensor Cook Feature (NN-S263)................................	16
Sensor Cook Chart .....................................................	17		Cookware Guide ...........................................................	6
Auto Reheat Feature (NN-S253) ................................	18		Oven Components Diagram .........................................	7
Inverter Auto Cooking Feature (NN-S253)..................	18		Specifications ..............................................................	34
Inverter Auto Cooking Chart........................................	19		User’s Record .............................................................	34
	READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN.
			Para instrucciones en español, voltee el libro.
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Microwave Oven Safety

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”, “WARNING” or “CAUTION”. These words mean:

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

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

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

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not 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.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a)Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b)Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c)Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1)door (bent),

(2)hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

(3)door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d)The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

© Copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 2003.

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.

Your microwave oven is a cooking appliance and you should use as much care as you use with a stove or any other cooking appliance. When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 this appliance.

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

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

4.As with any cooking appliance, DO NOT leave oven unattended while in use.

5.Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the installation instructions found on page 3.

6.DO NOT cover or block any openings on this appliance.

7.DO NOT store this appliance outdoors. DO NOT use this product near water— for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool or similar locations.

8.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. DO NOT use corrosive chemicals, vapors, or non-food products in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and may result in radiation leaks.

9.When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

10.DO NOT allow children to use this appliance, unless closely supervised by an adult. DO NOT assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook everything.

11.DO NOT operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

12.DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.

13.Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

14.DO NOT let cord hang over edge of a table or counter.

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

16.Some products such as whole eggs with or without shell, narrow neck bottles and sealed containers — for example, closed glass jars — may explode and should not be heated in this oven.

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

(a)Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

(b)Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

(c)If material inside the oven ignites, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

(d)DO NOT use the cavity for storage purposes. DO NOT leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.

18.Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling 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 A UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

(a)STIR THE LIQUID BOTH BEFORE AND HALFWAY THROUGH HEATING IT.

(b)Do not heat water and oil, or fats together. The film of oil will trap steam, and may cause a violent eruption.

(c)Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

(d)After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

19.DO NOT cook directly on the turntable. It can crack, cause injury or damage to the oven.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

20.This appliance is suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches (91.4 cm) or less wide. To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, install at least 135/8 inches (34.4 cm), above a cooktop, measured to the bottom of the oven.

21.Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

22.Use care when cleaning the Grease filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter. Clean in hot detergent solution every month.

23.When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

WARNING

TO AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK:

DO NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs must be done only by a qualified service person.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO MICROWAVE ENERGY:

DO NOT tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to Door, Control Panel Frame, Safety Interlock Switches, or any other part of oven, microwave leakage may result.

TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE:

1.DO NOT operate the oven empty. The microwave energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven causing overheating and damage, if food or water is not present to absorb energy.

2. DO NOT store flammable materials next to, on top of, or in the oven.

3. DO NOT dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in the oven, or use newspaper or paper bags for cooking.

4.DO NOT hit or strike Control Panel. Damage to controls may occur.

5.DO NOT use recycled paper products unless the paper product is labeled as safe for microwave oven use. Recyled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparking.

TO AVOID THE RISK OF SCALDING:

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 container to the Glass Tray. The Glass Tray can also be very HOT after removing the cooking container from the oven.

Glass Tray

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

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

3.Use only the Glass Tray specifically designed for this oven. DO NOT substitute any other glass tray.

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

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

6.If food or utensil on the Glass Tray touches 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 Glass Tray in their proper positions.

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

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 all packing material and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notify dealer immediately if oven is damaged. DO NOT install if oven is damaged.

Installation

1.This oven must be installed in at least a 30 in. opening, it is suitable for use above gas or electric cooking equipment 36 inches or less wide.

2.Be sure to install this oven only in accordance with the additional installation instructions provided.

3.It is recommended that the product be mounted to a flush wall of 2" x 4" (5 x 10cm) stud and 3/8" (1cm) minimum thickness drywall or plaster/lath. For further information, please consult the additional installation instructions provided.

4.Make sure the bottom of the top cabinet is 66" (1.67 m) or more from the floor and 30" (76 cm) or more from the cooking surface.

5.This oven was manufactured for household use only.

30"

30" MINIMUM

66" MINIMUM

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 properly grounded.

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.

•Plug into properly installed and grounded 3 prong outlet.

•DO NOT remove ground prong.

•DO NOT use an adapter.

•DO NOT use an extension cord.

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INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

Wiring Requirements

The oven must be operated 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. 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. The VOLTAGE used must be the same as specified on this microwave oven (120 V, 60 Hz). Using a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or oven damage. Using a lower voltage will cause slow cooking. Panasonic is NOT responsible for any damages resulting from the use of the oven with any voltage other than specified.

TV / 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)Place the radio, TV, etc. away from the microwave oven as far as possible.

(b)Use a properly installed antenna to obtain stronger signal reception.

(c)Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven. (See Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven)

The Hood

1.The vent fan in your oven will operate automatically under certain conditions. Caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in operation.

2.Never leave surface units unattended at high heat setting. Boil over causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if vent fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized utensils and use high heat settings only when necessary.

3.In the event of a grease fire, smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.

4.Keep hood and grease filters clean, according to instructions on page 28, to maintain adequate venting and avoid grease fires.

5.To protect the automatic fan feature, always keep the filter clean (see page 28). Should the fan require repair, do not operate microwave oven until it has been repaired.

6.Charcoal filter should be replaced periodically. It may be purchased from a local Panasonic dealer.

Indoor Venting

If this appliance is to be vented inside the kitchen, an optional charcoal filter kit should be installed in the unit before you operate. Additional charcoal filter kits can be purchased from your local Panasonic dealer.

Fan Motor Operation

After using the oven repeatedly or for long time, the fan may operate to cool the electric components. This is perfectly normal, and you can take out the food from the oven while the fan operates.

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Safety Precautions

Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven.

IMPORTANT

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 / STERILIZING / DRYING FOODS / SMALL QUANTITIES OF FOODS

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

• 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.

• 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.

2) POPCORN

Popcorn may 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 13). 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 body to prevent steam burns.

3) DEEP FAT FRYING

• 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

• 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.

• Potatoes, apples, whole squash and sausages are examples of foods with nonporous 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.

5) GLASS TRAY / COOKING CONTAINERS / FOIL

• Cooking containers get hot during microwaving. Heat is transferred from the HOT food to the container and the Glass Tray. Use pot holders when removing containers from the oven or when removing lids or plastic wrap covers from cooking containers, 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 in the oven, allow at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) of space between foil and interior oven walls or door.

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

6) PAPER TOWELS / CLOTHS

• DO NOT use paper towels or cloths which contain a synthetic fiber woven into them. The synthetic fiber may cause the towel to ignite. Use paper toweling under supervision.

7) 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 6 minutes.

• If an oven cooking bag is used for microwave cooking, prepare according to package directions. DO NOT use a wire twist-tie to close bag, instead use plastic ties, cotton string or a strip cut from the open end of the bag.

8) THERMOMETERS

• DO NOT use a conventional meat thermometer in your oven. Arcing may occur. Microwave safe thermometers are available for both meat and candy.

9) BABY FORMULA / BABY FOOD

• DO NOT heat baby formula or baby food in the microwave oven. The glass jar or surface of the food may appear warm while the interior can be so hot as to burn the infant’s mouth and esophagus.

10) REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS

• When reheating pastry products, check temperatures of any fillings before eating. Some foods have fillings which heat faster and can be extremely hot, while the surface remains warm to the touch (ex. Jelly Donuts).

11) GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES

• DO NOT use the oven for any purpose other than the preparation of food.

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Cookware Guide

	ITEM	MICROWAVE	COMMENTS
		Yes for	Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of meat or poultry to
	Aluminum Foil	Shielding	prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven wall or
		only	door and damage to your oven will result.
			Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking only. Check
	Browning Dish	Yes	browning dish information for instructions and heating chart. Do not
			preheat for more than 6 minutes.
	Brown paper bags	No	May cause a fire in the oven.
	Dinnerware:		Check manufacturers' use and care directions for use in microwave
	Labeled	Yes	heating. Some dinnerware may state on the back of the dish,
	“Microwave Safe”		“Oven-Microwave Safe”.
	Unlabeled Dinnerware	?	Use CONTAINER TEST below.
	Disposable polyester	Yes	Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Can be purchased in
	Paperboard Dishes		grocery stores.
	Fast Food Carton	No	Metal handle may cause arcing.
	with Metal Handle
	Frozen Dinner Tray	No	Metal can cause arcing and damage to your oven.
	Metal
	Frozen Dinner Tray	Yes	Heat only 1 tray in the oven at one time.
	Microwave safe
	Glass Jars	No	Most glass jars are not heat resistant. Do not use for cooking or reheating.
	Heat Resistant Oven	Yes	Ideal for microwave cooking and browning.
	Glassware & Ceramics		(See CONTAINER TEST below)
	Metal Bakeware	No	Not recommended for use in microwave ovens. Metal can cause arcing
			and damage to your oven.
	Metal Twist-Ties	No	May cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven.
			Follow manufacturers' directions. Close bag with the nylon tie provided,
	Oven Cooking Bag	Yes	a strip cut from the end of the bag, or a piece of cotton string. Do not
			close with metal twist-tie. Make six 1/2-inch (1 cm) slits near the closure.
	Paper Plates & Cups	Yes	Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that require short cooking
			times such as hot dogs.
	Paper Towels & Napkins	Yes	Use to warm rolls and sandwiches, only if labeled safe for microwave use.
	Recycled Paper Towels	No	Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks.
	& Napkins
	Parchment Paper	Yes	Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Safe for use in microwave,
			microwave/convection and conventional ovens.
	Plastic:		Should be labeled, "Suitable for Microwave Heating." Check
	Microwave Safe	Yes,	manufacturers’ directions for recommended uses. Some microwave safe
	Cookware	use caution	plastic containers are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat or sugar
			content. The heat from hot food may cause the plastic to warp.
	Plastic, Melamine	No	This material absorbs microwave energy. Dishes get HOT!
	Plastic Foam Cups	Yes,	Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Use to reheat
		use caution	foods to a low serving temperature only.
			Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and prevent
	Plastic Wrap	Yes	spattering. Should be labeled “Suitable for Microwave Heating”. Check
			package directions.
	Straw, Wicker, Wood	Yes,	Use only for short term reheating and to bring food to a low serving
		use caution	temperature. Wood may dry out & split or crack when used.
	Thermometers-	Yes	Use only microwave safe meat and candy thermometers.
	Microwave safe
	Thermometers-	No	Not suitable for use in microwave oven, will cause sparks
	Conventional		and get hot.
	Wax paper	Yes	Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.

CONTAINER TEST

TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a microwave safe cup with cool water and place it in the microwave oven alongside the empty container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at P10 (HIGH). If the container is microwave oven safe (transparent to microwave energy), the empty container should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container is hot, it has absorbed some microwave energy and should NOT be used. This test cannot be used for plastic containers.

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Oven Components Diagram

	1 See-through Oven Window
	2 Waveguide Cover (do not remove)
	3 Oven Light (Oven Light can be replaced, see page 29)
Shelf	4 Glass Tray (Turntable)
(NN-S263 only)	5 Oven Air Vent (Vent Grille/Vent Grille is removable and can be
Shelf can be used for 2-level cooking,	cleaned, see page 28)
see page 22	6 Control Panel
	7 Door Release Button
	8 Cooktop Light (Cooktop Light can be replaced, see page 29)
	9 Grease Filter (Grease filter is removable and can be cleaned,
	see page 28)
	0 Shelf Supports (NN-S263 only)
Glass Tray	- Door Safety Lock System
	= Identification Plate

Roller Ring

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Control Panel (NN-S263)

(1)

MIN OFF SEC

50	100
%	%

(2)	(14)
(3)	(15)
	(16)
(4)
(5)
(6)	(17)
(7)
(8)	(18)
(9)
(10)	(19)
(11)
(12)	(20)
(13)	(21)

(1)	Display Window: The Display includes a clock and	(11) Start Pad: Touch this pad to start a function. If you
	indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time		open the door after oven begins to cook, retouch
	settings and cooking functions selected.		START.
(2)	Power Level Pad: Touch this pad to select a	(12)	Fan High/Low/Off Pad: Touch this pad to turn the
	cooking power level. ( page 12)		fan on or off. ( page 11)
(3)	Number Pads: Touch number pads to enter	(13)	Turbo Fan On/Off Pad: Touch this pad to turn the
	cooking time, power level, quantities or weights.		Turbo Fan on or off. ( page 11)
(4)	Timer Pad: Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer.	(14)	Sensor Reheat Pad: Touch this pad to reheat any
	( page 21)		quantity of food with only one touch. ( page 16)
(5)	Clock Pad: Touch this pad to enter the time of day.	(15)	Popcorn Pad: Touch this pad to pop bags of
	( page 11)		packaged microwave popcorn. ( page 13)
(6)	Quick Min Pad: Touch this pad to set or add	(16)	Sensor Cooking Pads ( page 16)
	cooking time in 1 minute increments. ( page 12)	(17)	Inverter Turbo Defrost Pad: This feature allows
(7)	More/Less Pad: Touch this pad to cook food for a		you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood simply by
	longer or shorter time when using Popcorn, Sensor		entering the weight. ( page 14)
	Reheat and Sensor Cooking pads. ( page 13, 16)	(18)	Beverages Pad: Touch this pad to reheat room
(8)	Function Pad: Touch this pad to change the oven’s		temperature beverages without setting power and
	default settings for sound, clock, display speed,		time. ( page 13)
	defrost weight, and demo mode operations.	(19)	Keep Warm Pad: Touch this pad to keep foods
	( page 10)		warm for up to 30 minutes after cooking.
(9)	Turntable On/Off Pad: Touch this pad to turn the		( page 12)
	Turntable on or off. ( page 11)	(20)	Light On/Night/Off Pad: Touch this pad to turn on
(10) Stop/Reset Pad: Touch this pad to stop oven or			the cooktop light. ( page 11)
	clear all entries.	(21) Auto Off 1/3/5/10 Pad: Touch this pad to set the
			fan time. ( page 11)

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Control Panel (NN-S253)

(1)

MIN OFF	SEC
50	100

%%

(2)
(3)	(11)

(4)

(12)

	(13)
(5)	(14)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(1)Display Window: The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings and cooking functions selected.

(2)Inverter Turbo Defrost Pad: This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood simply by entering the weight. ( page 14)

(3)Popcorn Pad: Touch this pad to pop bags of packaged microwave popcorn. ( page 13)

(4)Inverter Auto Cooking Pads ( page 18)

(5)Power Level Pad: Touch this pad to select a cooking power level. ( page 12)

(6)Number Pads: Touch number pads to enter cooking time, power level, quantities or weights.

(7)Timer Pad: Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer. ( page 21)

(8)Clock Pad: Touch this pad to enter the time of day. ( page 11)

(9)Fan High/Low/Off Pad: Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off. ( page 11)

(10)Turbo Fan On/Off Pad: Touch this pad to turn the Turbo Fan on or off. ( page 11)

(11)Auto Reheat Pad: Touch this pad to reheat a dinner plate, soup/sauce, or casserole. ( page 18)

(15)

(16)

(17)

(18)

(19)

(20)

(12)Serving/Weight Pad: Touch this pad to verify serving size when using Inverter Auto Cooking. ( page 18)

(13)Keep Warm Pad: Touch this pad to keep foods warm for up to 30 minutes after cooking.

( page 12)

(14)Quick Min Pad: Touch this pad to set or add cooking time in 1 minute increments. ( page 12)

(15)More/Less Pad: Touch this pad to cook food for a longer or shorter time when using Popcorn, Auto Reheat and Inverter Auto Cooking pads.

( page 13, 18)

(16)Function Pad: Touch this pad to change the oven’s default settings for sound, clock, display speed, defrost weight, and demo mode operations.

( page 10)

(17)Start Pad: Touch this pad to start a function. If you open the door after oven begins to cook, retouch START.

(18)Stop/Reset Pad: Touch this pad to stop oven or clear all entries.

(19)Light On/Night/Off Pad: Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop light. ( page 11)

(20)Turntable On/Off Pad: Touch this pad to turn the Turntable on or off. ( page 11)

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Function Features

This unique function 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, FRENCH OR SPANISH), plus many more. See below.

1.				• Press Function.
2.		to		• Press selection by number pad (see chart below).
	Press
3.				• Press selection.
		to

Press

4. If other options are desired, repeat steps 1-3 for additional selections.

1 LANGUAGE CHOICE

The oven has a choice of English, French or Spanish display. The display appears in English when you plug-in.

*1 ENGLISH Display appears in English.

2 FRANCAIS Display appears in French. 3 ESPANOL Display appears in Spanish.

2		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 oz/lb, (Imperial).
		2	KG	Weight can be set in g/kg, (Metric).

3 WORD SPEED

The speed of word scrolling on the Display Window can be sped up or slowed down. 1 QUICK Words scroll quickly.

*2 MEDIUM Scrolling speed returns to initial setting. 3 SLOW Words scroll slowly.

4		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 prompt can be turned off.
		*1	ON	Prompting Guide will appear.
		2	OFF	Prompting Guide will not appear.

5		CHILD LOCK ON/OFF
		The oven has a 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	Child Lock has been cancelled.
6		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	Beep sound will not be heard.
7		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 15 seconds.
		1	ON	Reminder beep will work.
		*2	OFF	Reminder beep will not work.
8		DAYLIGHT SAVING ON/OFF
		1	ON	Time of day will advance one hour.
		*2	OFF	Time of day returns to original setting.
9		CLOCK ON/OFF
		Clock display can be turned off.
		*1	ON	Clock display will appear on the Display Window.
		2	OFF	Clock display will not appear on the Display Window.
		Time of day will be stored in memory while the display is off.
0		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 is in Demo mode.
		*2	OFF	The oven is not in Demo mode.

* DEFAULT MODE

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					Setting the Clock
Example: To set 11:25 a.m. or p.m.
1.								• Press Clock once.
								Colon flashes.
2.								• Enter time of day using the number
								pads.

Time appears in the display window; colon continues flashing.

3.	• Press Clock.
	Colon stops flashing; time of day is
	entered.

NOTES:

1.To reset the clock, repeat step 1-3.

2.The clock will retain the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied.

3.Clock is a 12 hour display.

4.Oven will not operate while colon is flashing.

Setting Light On/Night/Off

This feature allows you to control the brightness of Cooktop Light.

Press "Light On/Night/Off" pad once for bright light, twice for the night light or three times to turn the light off.

Setting Fan High/Low/Off

The Fan (Vent Fan) removes steam and other vapors from the cooking surface. Press "Fan High/Low/Off" pad once for High fan speed, twice for Low fan speed, or a three times to turn the fan off. When you turn it on, will appear on the display window.

NOTE: Automatic Fan

If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the Turbo setting to cool the oven.

When this occurs, the Display Window shows "VENTILATING" and you cannot turn the fan off manually. The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more.

Setting Turbo Fan On/Off

Use "Turbo Fan On/Off" pad for maximum fan speed.

Press "Turbo Fan On/Off" pad once to turn on the Turbo Fan or twice to turn it off. When you turn it on, will appear on the display window.

Setting Turntable On/Off

For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes.

Press "Turntable On/Off" pad to turn the turntable on or off.

When you turn it off, will appear in the display window.

NOTE:

When "Turntable OFF" is selected, it will automatically return to "ON" again after the heating cycle is completed.

Do not operate the oven "Turntable Off" when cooking foods on Popcorn / Inverter Turbo Defrost / Keep Warm / Sensor Reheat / Sensor Cook / Auto Reheat / Inverter Auto Cooking.

Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch. Be careful when touching the turntable during and after cooking.

Setting Auto Off 1/3/5/10 (NN-S263)

After you have selected Fan High/Low or Turbo Fan On, you can set the desired time that automatically turns off the Fan or Turbo Fan. Press "Auto Off 1/3/5/10" pad to set fan time. The following is the set times for the number of taps to the key:

one tap		1 min
two taps
		3 min
three taps
		5 min
four taps
		10 min
five taps

NOTE: If Auto Off is retouched while Auto Off time had been set, you must reset the time.

When "HOT" appears on the Display Window; When using range below on high heating power or using electric oven for a long time, "HOT" appears on the Display Window and the microwave oven does not work. In this case, wait until the microwave oven is cool and "HOT" disappears.

Using "Turbo Fan On" makes the oven cool rapidly.

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Selecting Power

& Cook Time

Example: To cook at P 6 (MEDIUM) power for 1 minute 30 seconds

1.								• Press Power Level until the desired
								power level appears in the display
	Press 5 times.							window.
2.								• Set Cooking Time using number pads.
3.								• Press Start.
								Cooking will start. The time in the
								display window will count down.
	Press							Power Level
	once							P10 (HIGH)
	twice							P9
	3 times							P8
	4 times							P7 (MEDIUM-HIGH)
	5 times							P6 (MEDIUM)
	6 times							P5
	7 times							P4
	8 times							P3 (MEDIUM-LOW)/DEFROST
	9 times							P2
	10 times							P1 (LOW)

NOTES:

1.For more than one stage cooking, repeat steps 1 and 2 for each stage of cooking before pressing Start Pad. The maximum number of stages for cooking is 5. When operating, two beeps will sound between each stage. Five beeps will sound at the end of the entire sequence.

2.When selecting P10 (HIGH) power for the first stage, you may begin at step 2.

3.When selecting P10 (HIGH) power, the maximum programmable time is 30 minutes. For other power levels, the maximum time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

4.For reheating, use P10 (HIGH) for liquids, P7 (MEDIUMHIGH) for most foods and P6 (MEDIUM) for dense foods.

5.For defrosting, use P3 (MEDIUM-LOW).

DO NOT OVER COOK. This oven requires less time to cook than an older unit. Over cooking will cause food to dry out and may cause a fire. A microwave oven’s cooking power tells you the amount of microwave power available for cooking.

Quick Min Feature

This feature allows you to set or add cooking time in 1 minute increments up to 10 minutes.

To Set Cooking Time:

1.	• Press Quick Min until the desired
	cooking time (up to 10 minutes)
	appears in the display window. Power
	Level is pre-set at P10.
2.	Press Start.
	Cooking begins and the time will count
	down. At the end of cooking, 5 beeps
	sound.

NOTES:

1.If desired, you can use other power levels. Select desired power level before setting cooking time.

2.After setting the time by Quick Min Pad, you cannot use Number Pads.

3.Quick Min Pad can be used to add more time during manual cooking.

Keep Warm Feature

This feature will keep food warm for up to 30 minutes after cooking.

Example: To keep 2 cups of gravy warm

1.					• Press Keep Warm.
2.		to			• Set warming time, up to 30 minutes.
3.					• Press Start.
					Keep Warm will start. The time in
					the display window will count down.

NOTES:

Keep Warm cannot be used in combination with sensor or auto features.

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Popcorn Feature

More/Less Feature

Example: To pop 3.5 oz. of popcorn

1.	• Press Popcorn until the desired size
	appears in the display window.
		Press	Weight
		once	3.5 oz (99 g)
		twice	3.0 oz (85 g)
		3 times	1.75 oz (50 g)
2.	(see More/Less Feature.)
	Optional
3.	• Press Start .

After several seconds, cooking time appears in the display window and begins to count down.

NOTES ON POPCORN FEATURE:

1.Pop one bag at a time.

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

3.Start with popcorn at room temperature.

4.Allow popped corn to sit unopened for a few minutes.

5.Open bag carefully to prevent burns, because steam will escape.

6.Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag.

NOTE:

If popcorn is of a different weight than listed, follow instructions on popcorn package. Never leave the oven unattended. If popping slows to 2 to 3 seconds between pops, stop oven.

Overcooking can cause fire.

REMARKS:

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

For Popcorn:

By using the More/Less Pad, the programs can be adjusted to cook popcorn for a longer or shorter time if desired.

1 tap = Adds Approx. 10 secs.

2 taps = Adds Approx. 20 secs.

3 taps = Subtracts Approx. 10 secs.

4 taps = Subtracts Approx. 20 secs.

5 taps = Original setting

Press More/Less pad before pressing Start.

For Sensor Reheat/Cook (NN-S263) and

Auto Reheat/Inverter Auto Cooking (NN-S253):

Preferences for food doneness vary with each individual. After having used the Sensor Reheat/Cook or

Auto Reheat/Inverter Auto Cooking feature a few times, you may decide you would prefer your food cooked to a different doneness.

1 tap = More (Adds Approx. 10% time)

2 taps = Less (Subtracts Approx. 10% time)

3 taps = Original setting

Press More/Less pad before pressing Start.

Beverages (NN-S263)

This feature allows you to reheat 1 cup (250 ml) or 2 cups (500 ml) of room temperature beverages without setting power and time.

Example: To reheat 2 cups of beverage

1.	• Press Beverages until the desired
	number of servings appears in the
Press twice	display window.
2.	(see More/Less Feature.)
Optional
3.	• Press Start.
	Cooking time appears in the display
	window and begins to count down.

NOTE:

1.Use a microwave safe cup.

2.Heated liquids can erupt if not mixed with air. Do not heat liquids in your microwave oven without stirring before and halfway through heating.

3.Care must be exercised not to overheat liquids when using the Beverage feature. It is programmed to give proper result when heating 1 cup (250 ml) or 2 cups (500 ml) of liquid, starting from room temperature. Overheating will cause an increased risk of scalding, or water eruption. Refer to page 1, item 18.

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Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature

	This feature allows you to defrost foods such as: meat, poultry and seafood simply by entering the weight.
								Conversion Chart:
	Example: To defrost 1.5 pounds of meat
								Follow the chart to convert ounces or hundredths of a pound
	Place food on microwave safe dish.
								into tenths of a pound. To use Inverter Turbo Defrost, enter the
								weight of the food in lbs. (1.0) and tenths of a lb. (0.1). If a
	1.					• Press Inverter Turbo Defrost.		piece of meat weighs 1.95 lbs. or 1 lb. 14 oz., enter 1.9 lbs.
								Ounces		Hundredths of a Pound	Tenths of a Pound
									0	.01 - .05	0.0
	2.					• Enter weight of the food using the		1
						number pads.			- 2	.06 - .15	0.1
								3	- 4	.16 - .25	0.2
	3.					• Press Start.			5	.26 - .35	0.3
						Defrosting will start. The time will		6	- 7	.36 - .45	0.4
						count down. Larger weight foods will			8	.46 - .55	0.5
						cause a signal midway through		9 - 10		.56 - .65	0.6
						defrosting. If 2 beeps sound, turn		11 - 12		.66 - .75	0.7
						over, rearrange foods or shield with		13		.76 - .85	0.8
						aluminum foil.		14	- 15	.86 - .95	0.9

Defrosting Tips & Techniques

Preparation For Freezing:

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 (labeled “For Freezer”), or freezer paper.

3.Remove as much air as possible.

4.Seal securely, date, and label.

To Defrost:

1.Remove wrapper. This helps moisture to evaporate. Juices from food can get hot and cook the food.

2.Set food in microwave safe dish.

3.Place roasts fat-side down. Place whole poultry breast-side down.

4.Select power and minimum time so that items will be under-defrosted.

5.Drain liquids during defrosting.

6.Turn over (invert) items during defrosting.

7.Shield edges and ends if needed. (See Cooking Techniques).

After Defrosting:

1.Large items may be icy in the center. Defrosting will complete during STANDING TIME.

2.Let stand, covered, following stand time directions on page 15.

3.Rinse foods indicated in the chart.

4.Items which have been layered should be rinsed separately or have a longer stand time.

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	Defrosting Tips & Techniques			(continued)
	DEFROST		AFTER DEFROSTING
FOOD	TIME at P3	DURING DEFROSTING
	mins (per lb)		Stand Time	Rinse
Fish and Seafood
[up to 3 lbs. (1.4 kg)]
Crabmeat	6	Break apart/Rearrange
Fish Steaks	4 to 6	Turn over	5 min.	YES
Fish Fillets	4 to 6	Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends
Sea Scallops	4 to 6	Break apart/Remove defrosted pieces
Whole fish	4 to 6	Turn over
Meat	4 to 5	Turn over/Remove defrosted portion/Shield edges	10 min.
Ground Meat
Roasts	4 to 8	Turn over/Shield ends and defrosted surface	30 min. in refrig.
[21/2-4 lbs. (1.1-1.8 kg)]
Chops/Steak	6 to 8	Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends and
		defrosted surface
Ribs/T-bone	6 to 8	Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends and	5 min.	NO
		defrosted surface
Stew Meat	4 to 8	Break apart/Rearrange/Remove defrosted pieces
Liver (thinly sliced)	4 to 6	Drain liquid/Turn over/Separate pieces
Bacon (sliced)	4	Turn over	- - - -
Poultry
Chicken, Whole	4 to 6	Turn over/Shield	20 min. in refrig.
[up to 3 lbs. (1.4 kg)]
Cutlets	4 to 6	Break apart/Turn over/Remove defrosted Pieces	5 min.	YES
Pieces	4 to 6	Break apart/Turn over/Shield
Cornish Hens	6 to 8	Turn over/Shield	10 min.
Turkey Breast	6	Turn over/Shield	20 min. in refrig.
[5-6 lbs. (2.3-2.7 kg)]

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Automatic features are provided for your convenience. If results are not suitable to your individual preference or if serving size is other than what is listed on page 17, please refer to page 12 for manual cooking.

Sensor Reheat

Feature (NN-S263)

This sensor feature allows you to reheat food without setting time. The oven simplifies programming.

Example: To reheat a plate of food

1.		• Press Sensor Reheat.
2.		(see More/Less Feature)
		( page 13)
	Optional
3.		• Press Start.
		Cooking starts.

After steam is detected by the Genius Sensor, 2 beeps sound. The remaining cooking time appears in the display window and begins to count down.

At the end of cooking, five beeps sound.

NOTE:

Casseroles - Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of liquid, cover with lid or vented 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 vented plastic wrap. After reheating, let stand for a few minutes.

Plate of food - Arrange food on plate; top with butter, gravy, etc. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. After reheating, let stand for a few minutes.

DO NOT USE SENSOR REHEAT:

1.To reheat bread and pastry products. Use manual power and time for these foods.

2.For raw or uncooked foods.

3.If oven cavity is warm.

4.For beverages.

5.For frozen foods.

Sensor Cook Feature

(NN-S263)

This sensor feature allows you to cook food without setting time. The oven simplifies programming.

Example: To cook a 10 oz. Frozen Entrée

1.		Press until the desired category
		appears on the display window.
	Press 3 times
2.		(see More/Less Feature)
		( page 13)
	Optional
3.		• Press Start.
		Cooking starts.

After steam is detected by the Genius Sensor, 2 beeps sound. The remaining cooking time appears in the display window and begins to count down.

At the end of cooking, five beeps sound.

For the best results with the GENIUS SENSOR, follow these recommendations.

BEFORE Reheating/Cooking:

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

2.Food weight should exceed 4 oz. (110 g).

3.Be sure the glass tray, the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.

4.Cover food with lid, or with vented plastic wrap. Never use tightly sealed plastic containers—they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.

DURING Reheating/Cooking:

DO NOT open the oven door until 2 beeps sound and cooking time appears on the Display Window. Doing so will cause inaccurate cooking since the steam from food is no longer contained within the oven cavity. Once the cooking time begins to count down, the oven door may be opened to stir, turn, or rearrange foods.

AFTER Reheating/Cooking:

All foods should have a stand time.

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Sensor Cook Chart (NN-S263)

Pad	Recipe	Serving/Weight	HINTS
Breakfast	1. Oatmeal	1/2 - 1 cup	Place inside a microwave safe serving bowl with no cover. Follow
		(40 - 80 g)	manufacturers’ directions for preparation.
	2. Breakfast Sausage	2 - 8 links	Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation of pre-cooked
			breakfast sausage.
			Place in a radial pattern.
	3. Omelet	2, 4 eggs	Follow Basic Omelet recipe on page 20.
Lunch/Snack	4. Soup	1 - 2 cups	Pour soup into a microwave safe serving bowl. Cover with lid or
		(250 - 500 ml)	vented plastic wrap.
	5. Hot Dog	4 maximum	Make 3 slits on each Hot Dog. Place Hot Dog on paper plate or
			microwave safe dish leaving space between each. Times may vary
			by size and manufacturer.
	6. Frozen Entréees	8 - 32 oz.	Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation of 8 and 10 oz.
		(225 - 900 g)	sizes. For larger sized entrées, where the directions state for the
			entire film cover to be removed, do not vent or remove film cover to
			ensure the sensor will detect accurately for complete cooking. After
			2 beeps, stir or rearrange. Be careful when removing the film cover
			after cooking. Remove away from you to avoid steam burns. If
			additional time is needed, continue to cook manually.
	7. Frozen Pizza	4, 8 oz.	Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation.
	(single)	(110, 225 g)
	8. Frozen Pocket	1 sandwich	Follow manufacturer's directions for preparation.
	Sandwich	(4.5 oz.)
		(128 g)
Side Dish	9. Potatoes	4 maximum	Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing around surface.
		(6 - 8 oz. each)	Place potato or potatoes around the edge of paper-towel-lined
		(170 - 225 g)	glass tray (Turntable), at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Do not cover.
			Let stand 5 minutes to complete cooking.
	10. Fresh Vegetables	4 - 16 oz.	All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly and add
		(110 - 450 g)	1 tbsp. of water per 1/2 cup of vegetables and cover with lid or
			vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after cooking.
	11. Frozen Vegetables	6 - 16 oz.	Wash thoroughly and add 1 tbsp. of water per 1/2 cup of vegetables.
		(170 - 450 g)	Do not salt/butter until after cooking. (Not suitable for vegetables in
			butter or sauce.) After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange.
	12. Canned Vegetables	15 oz.	Empty contents into microwave safe serving bowl.
		(430 g)	Do not cover.
	13. Rice	1/2 - 11/2 cup	Place rice with hot water in a microwave safe casserole dish.
		(110 - 335 g)	Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes
			before serving.
Dinner	14. Frozen Dinners	11 - 16 oz.	Follow manufactures’ directions for covering or removing covers.
		(300 - 450 g)	Do not use frozen foods packaged in foil trays.
	15. Chicken Pieces	1/2 - 2 lb.	Place skin-side up. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Let stand 5
		(170 - 900 g)	minutes before serving.
	16. Pasta	2 - 8 oz.	Place pasta with hot water in a microwave safe casserole dish.
		(56 - 225 g)	Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
	17. Ground Meat	16 - 32 oz.	Break apart in glass bowl or colander. Cover with vented plastic
		(450 - 900 g)	wrap. After 2 beeps, stir. Re-cover and press Start.
			Juices should be clear. Drain.
	18. Fish Fillets	4 - 16 oz.	Arrange in a single layer.
		(110 - 450 g)	Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

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Auto Reheat Feature

(NN-S253)

This feature allows you to reheat 1 to 4 servings of precooked refrigerator temperature foods without setting power and time.

Example: To reheat 2 servings of casserole

1.	• Press Auto Reheat until the desired
	number of servings appears in the dis-
	play window.
	Press twice
2.	(see More/Less Feature)
	( page 13)
	Optional
3.	• Press Start.

Cooking begins and the time will count down.

	Press Auto Reheat pad	Average
	to indicate number or		Time
		Serving Size
	servings
	once	4-6 oz.	will vary depending
	twice	8 oz.
			on size and wattage
	3 times	12 oz.
			of oven
	4 times	16 oz.

NOTES: For best results, follow these recommendations:

1.All foods must be previously cooked.

2.Foods should always be covered loosely with plastic wrap, wax paper or casserole lid.

3.All foods should have a covered stand time of 3 to 5 minutes.

4.DO NOT reheat bread and pastry products using Auto Reheat. Use manual power and time instead.

5.DO NOT reheat beverages.

6.Times are based on an approximate serving size of 4 oz.

7.A plate of food is normally 3-4 servings.

Inverter Auto Cooking

Feature (NN-S253)

These are tested and pre-timed (based on the power rating of this oven) for the quantity of food listed in the chart on page 19. Locale, power fluctuations and personal tastes are not taken into account. Should you prefer your food cooked differently, use power and time method shown on page 12.

Example: To cook a 10 oz. Frozen Entrées

1.	• Press Lunch/Snack.
	Press 3 times
2.	• Press Serving/Weight until the
	desired serving/weight appears in the
	display window.
	Press twice
3.	(see More/Less Feature)
	( page 13)
	Optional
4.	• Press Start.

Cooking begins and the time will count down.

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Inverter Auto Cooking Chart (NN-S253)

	Recipe	Serving/Weight	Hints
Breakfast	1. Oatmeal	1/2, 1 cup	Place inside a microwave safe serving bowl with no cover. Follow
		(40, 80 g)	manufacturers’ directions for preparation.
	2. Beverages	1, 2 cups	This feature allows you to reheat 1 cup (250 ml) or 2 cups (500 ml)
		(250, 500 ml)	of room temperature beverages without setting power and time.
			NOTE:
			1. Use a microwave safe cup.
			2. Heated liquids can erupt if not mixed with air. Do not heat liquids
			in your microwave oven without stirring before and halfway
			through heating.
			3. Care must be exercised not to overheat liquids when using the
			Beverage feature. It is programmed to give proper result when
			heating 1 cup (250 ml) or 2 cups (500 ml) of liquid, starting from
			room temperature. Overheating will cause an increased risk of
			scalding, or water eruption. Refer to page 1, item 18.
	3. Bacon	4 slices (3.2-4 oz)	Place slices of bacon on a microwave safe dish. Cover with paper
	(slice)	(90-110 g)	towel. Time may vary by brand and weight. If bacon is not cooked
		6 slices (4.8-5.8 oz)	to your liking, continue to heat by manually adding more time.
		(135-165 g)
		10 slices (8.1-9.5 oz)
		(230-270 g)
		14 slices (11.6-13 oz)
		(330-370 g)
Lunch/Snack	4. Soup	1, 2 cups	Pour soup into a microwave safe serving bowl. Cover with lid or
		(250, 500 ml)	vented plastic wrap.
	5. Hot Dog	1, 2, 3, 4 pieces	Make 3 slits on each Hot Dog. Place Hot Dog on paper plate or
			microwave safe dish leaving space between each. Times may vary
			by size and manufacturer.
	6. Frozen Entrées	8, 10, 20, 32 oz.	Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation of 8 and 10 oz.
		(225, 300, 600, 900 g)	sizes. For larger sized entrées, where the directions state for the
			entire film cover to be removed, do not vent or remove film cover to
			ensure complete cooking. After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange. Be
			careful when removing the film cover after cooking. Remove away
			from you to avoid steam burns.
			If additional time is needed, continue to cook manually.
	7. Frozen Pizza	4, 8 oz.	Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation.
	(single)	(110, 225 g)
	8. Frozen Pocket	1 sandwich	Follow manufacturer's directions for preparation.
	Sandwich	(4.5 oz.)
		(128 g)
Side Dish	9. Potatoes	1, 2, 3, 4 pieces	Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing around surface.
		(6 to 8 oz. each)	Place potato or potatoes around the edge of paper-towel-lined
		(170 - 225 g)	glass tray the edge of paper-towel-lined glass tray (Turntable), at
			least 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Do not cover. Let stand 5 minutes to
			complete cooking.
	10. Fresh Vegetables	4, 8, 12, 16 oz.	All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly and add
		(110, 225, 340, 450 g)	1 tbsp. of water per 1/2 cup of vegetables and cover with lid or
			vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after cooking.
	11. Frozen Vegetables	6, 10, 16 oz.	Wash thoroughly and add 1 tbsp. of water per 1/2 cup of vegetables.
		(170, 300, 450 g)	Do not salt/butter until after cooking. (Not suitable for vegetables in
			butter or sauce.) After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange.
	12. Rice	1/2, 1, 11/2 cups	Place rice with hot water in a microwave safe casserole dish. Cover
		(125, 250, 375 ml)	loosely with lid or vented plastic wrap. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes
			before serving.
Dinner	13. Frozen Dinners	11, 15 oz.	Follow manufactures’ directions for covering or removing covers.
		(300, 450 g)	Do not use frozen foods packaged in foil trays.
	14. Pasta	2, 4, 6, 8 oz.	Place pasta with hot water in a microwave safe casserole dish.
		(56, 110, 170, 225 g)	Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
	15. Fish Fillets	4, 8, 12, 16 oz.	Arrange in a single layer.
		(110, 225, 340, 450 g)	Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

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Microwave Recipes

OMELET

Basic Omelet

1tablespoon butter or margarine

2eggs

2tablespoons milk

salt and ground black pepper, if desired

Heat butter in a microwave safe 9-inch pie plate, 30 seconds at P10, or until melted. Turn the plate to coat the bottom with butter. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl, beat together and pour into the pie plate.

Cook, covered with vented plastic wrap, using OMELET selection. Let stand 2 minutes. With a spatula, loosen the edges of the omelet from the plate, fold into thirds to serve. Always use scrambled eggs.

Yield: 1 serving

Approx. cooking time: 4 minutes.

NOTE: Double ingredients for a 4 egg Omelet.

CASSEROLE

Shepherd’s Pie

1 pound lean ground beef

1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

1/4 cup chopped onion

1tablespoon gravy powder 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

2cups mashed potatoes

In a 2-Qt. casserole dish, crumble the ground beef and cook for 8-10 minutes at P6 or until the meat is cooked, stirring twice. Add the remaining ingredients, except for potatoes. Stir well, and then spread the potatoes evenly on the top. Cover with a lid or vented plastic wrap and cook at P6 power for 19-21 minutes.

Yield: 4 servings

Macaroni and Cheese

1/4 cup butter

2 tablespoons chopped onion

1clove minced garlic 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1teaspoon dry mustard

1teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

2cups milk

2 cups grated cheddar cheese

8 oz. (1/2 lb dry weight) macaroni, cooked and drained 1/3 cup bread crumbs

1 teaspoon paprika

In a 2-Qt. casserole, melt the butter for 40 seconds at P10. Add onion and garlic and cook for 1 minute at P10. Stir in flour, mustard, salt and pepper, and gradually add the milk. Cook for 3-4 minutes at P10 until sauce thickens, stirring once. Add the cheddar cheese, stirring thoroughly. Pour and stir the sauce into the macaroni, in a 3-Qt. casserole.Top with bread crumbs and paprika. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook at P6 power for 19-21 minutes.

Yield: 6 servings

Beef and Macaroni Casserole

1 pound lean ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

1/2 green bell pepper, chopped

1cup chopped celery

215 oz. cans tomato sauce

11/4 cups water

1cup uncooked elbow macaroni

1teaspoon parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

Crumble the ground beef in a 3-Qt. casserole. Cook for 8-10 minutes at P6 or until the meat is cooked, stirring twice.

Stir in onion, peppers and celery. Cook for 3-4 minutes at P10. Stir in the remaining ingredients, except cheese. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook at P6 power for 19-21 minutes.

Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.

Yield: 4-6 servings

Tuna Casserole

1 6 oz. can tuna, drained and flaked

4 cups cooked and drained noodles

1 103/4 oz. can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 4 oz. can mushroom pieces and stems, drained

1 16 oz. package frozen peas, defrosted

3/4 cup milk

1 cup crushed potato chips

1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

In a 3-Qt. casserole, combine tuna,

noodles, soup, mushrooms, peas and milk; mix well. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook at P6 power for 19-21 minutes. Top with potato chips and cheese before serving.

Yield: 4-6 servings

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