Panasonic NNSG448S Owner’s Manual
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Owner’s Manual
Microwave Oven
Household Use Only
Model No.
NN-SG448S
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN.
(Canada only)
Printed in China
Panasonic Canada Inc., 2019
PN.: 16170000A70191
CONTENTS
Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 1-3
Installation and Grounding Instructions ................................................................................................................ 3-4
Food Preparation ................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
Cookware Guide ......................................................................................................................................................6
Location of Controls ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Operation
Using the Microwave for the First Time .................................................................................................................... 8
Setting the Clock ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Setting the Child Safety Lock .................................................................................................................................... 8
Cooking .................................................................................................................................................................. 8-9
Setting a Standing Time ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Setting a Delayed Start ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Quick 30 ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
Popcorn .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Auto Defrost ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
Defrosting Tips & Techniques .................................................................................................................................11
Auto Reheat ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
Auto Cook ............................................................................................................................................................... 12
Auto Cook Chart ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Setting the Timer .................................................................................................................................................... 13
Food Characteristics ............................................................................................................................................... 14
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Maintenance
Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven .......................................................................................................... 15
Shop Accessories .................................................................................................................................................... 15
Before Requesting Service ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Limited Warranty (Only for Canada) ............................................................................................................................ 17
General Information
Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................... 18
User’s Record ................................................................................................................................................................ 19
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WARNING
EN-1
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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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
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.
WARNING
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.
CAUTION
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.
You can be exposed to a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
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 this electric appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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 “
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See “
4. As with any cooking appliance,
Locate this appliance only in accordance with the installation instructions found on page 3.
5.
6. DO NOT
7. DO NOT
near a swimming pool or similar locations).
8. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
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.
cover or block any openings on this appliance.
store this appliance outdoors.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY,
DO NOT
leave oven unattended while in use.
DO NOT
use this product near water (for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or
DO NOT
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
use corrosive chemicals, vapors or non-food products
” found on page 4.
” above.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
WARNING
EN-2
10. DO NOT
mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook everything.
11. DO NOT
12. DO NOT
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. DO NOT
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
(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
(d) DO NOT
18. Superheated Liquids:
evidence (or signs) of boiling. Visible bubbling is not always present when the container is removed from the microwave oven. THIS
COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED
INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
(a) STIR THE LIQUID BOTH BEFORE AND HALFWAY THROUGH HEATING.
(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
(d) After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.
19. DO NOT
allow children to use this appliance, unless closely supervised by an adult.
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.
immerse cord or plug in water.
let cord hang over edge of a table or counter.
overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside
the oven to facilitate cooking.
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
use the cavity for storage purposes.
when not in use.
use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
cook directly on the turntable. It can crack, and cause injury or damage to the oven.
Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without showing
DO NOT
leave
paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity
DO NOT
assume that because a child has
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Precautions
TO AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK:
DO NOT
oven. Repairs must be done only by a
qualified service person.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO MICROWAVE ENERGY:
DO NOT
Control Panel Frame, Safety Interlock Switches, or any other part of
the oven. Microwave leakage may result.
remove outer panel from
tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to Door,
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE:
1. DO NOT
empty or use metal containers. When
using the microwave oven without
water or food, microwave energy
cannot be absorbed and will
continuously reflect throughout the
cavity. This will cause arcing and damage the oven cavity, door
or other components, which can lead to a fire hazard.
2. DO NOT
oven.
operate the microwave oven
store flammable materials next to, on top of, or in the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
EN-3
3. DO NOT
materials in the oven, or use newspaper or
paper bags for cooking.
4. DO NOT
to controls may occur.
5. DO NOT
unless the paper product is labeled as safe for microwave oven
use. Recycled 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
Tray in place.
dry clothes, newspapers or other
hit or strike Control Panel. Damage
use recycled paper products
operate the oven without the Roller Ring and the Glass
2. DO NOT
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
4. If the Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing
in water.
5. DO NOT
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.
operate the oven without the Glass Tray fully
substitute any other glass tray.
cook directly on the Glass Tray. Always place food in
For proper use of your oven, read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.
Installation
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. install
if oven is damaged.
1. The oven must be placed
on a flat, stable surface.
Place the front surface of
the door 3 inches
(7.6 cm) or more from
the counter top edge to
avoid accidental tipping
of the microwave oven
during normal use. For
proper operation, the oven must have sufficient airflow. Allow
4 inches (10.16cm) of space between oven top, sides,
rear and adjacent surfaces.
(a) block air vents. If they are blocked during
operation, the oven may overheat and be damaged.
(b) place oven near a hot, damp surface such as a
gas or electric range, sink, or dishwasher.
(c) operate oven when room humidity is excessive.
2. This oven is manufactured for household use only. It is not
approved or tested for mobile vehicle, marine, or commercial
use.
1.
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.
3-Pronged Plug
Ground ingiiiiii OProng
3-Prong Receptacle
EN-4
Grounding Instructions
In the event of an electrical
short circuit, grounding
reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an
(2) the extension cord must be a grounding-type three-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.
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.
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1. The oven must be operated on a DEDICATED 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.
2. The oven must be plugged into at least a20 A, 120 V, 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-
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. If it is necessary to use
an extension cord, use only a three-wire extension cord that has a
three-prong polarized grounding plug, and a three-slot receptacle
that will accept the plug of the appliance. The marked rating of the
extension cord should be equal to or greater than the electrical
prong outlet.
3. 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.
rating of the appliance.
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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. let cord hang over
edge of a table or counter.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used,
(1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension
cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance,
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for Microwave Oven, pursuant to Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
product can radiate radio frequency energy, which could cause
interference to such products as radio, TV, baby monitor,
cordless phone, Bluetooth, wireless router, etc., which can be
confirmed by turning this product off and on. If present, the
user is encouraged to try to correct by taking one or more of the
following countermeasures:
(1) Increase the spacing distance between the microwave oven
and other product receiving the interference.
(2) If possible, use a properly installed receiver antenna and/or
reorient the receiving antenna of the other product receiving
the interference.
(3) Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet from the other
product receiving the interference.
(4)
Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven. (See Care and
This
Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven)
Food Preparation
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
• DO NOT
• DO NOT
QUANTITIES OF FOODS
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.
use the microwave oven to sterilize objects (baby
bottles, etc.). It is difficult to keep the oven at the high
temperature needed for sterilization.
CAUTION: When using pre-packaged microwave popcorn, you
can follow recommended package instructions or use the Popcorn
button (refer to page 10). Otherwise, the popcorn may not pop
adequately or may ignite and cause a fire. Never leave the oven
unattended when popping popcorn. Allow the popcorn bag to cool
before opening, and always open the bag facing away from your
face and body to prevent steam burns.
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