Panasonic NN-ST676M, NN-ST666W, NN-ST656W User Manual

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Operation Guide

Microwave Oven

MicrowaveOven

Cookbook

Model Numbers:

NN-ST676M/NN-ST666W/NN-ST656W

Safety Instructions

Precautions to be taken when using Microwave Ovens for Heating foodstuffs

INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE. A microwave oven should only be used if an inspection confirms all of the following conditions:

1.The door fits squarely and securely and opens and closes smoothly.

2.The door hinges are in good condition.

3.The metal plates of a metal seal on the door are neither buckled nor deformed.

4.The door seals are neither covered with food nor have large burn marks.

PRECAUTIONS. Microwave radiation from microwave ovens can cause harmful effects if the following precautions are not taken:

1.Never tamper with or deactivate the interlocking devices on the door.

2.Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, through a grille or between the door and the oven while the oven is operating.

3.Never place saucepans, unopened cans or other heavy metal objects in the oven.

4.Do not let other metallic articles, e.g., fast food foil containers, touch the side of the oven.

5.Clean the oven cavity, the door and the seals with water and a mild detergent at regular intervals. Never use any form of abrasive cleaner that may scratch or scour surfaces around the door.

6.Always use the oven with trays or cookware recommended by the manufacturer.

7.Never operate the oven without a load (i.e., an absorbing material such as food or water) in the oven cavity unless specifically allowed in the manufacturer’s literature.

8.For horizontally hinged doors, never rest heavy objects such as food containers on the door while it is open.

9.Do not place sealed containers in microwave ovens. Baby bottles fitted with a screw cap or a teat are considered to be sealed containers.

10.The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

11.Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Important Instructions

WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or excessive microwave energy:

1.Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.

2.Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers - (for example, closed glass jars and sealed baby bottles with teat) - may explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven.

3.Use this microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual.

4.As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

5.Do not operate this microwave oven if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.

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

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

(b)Heating theraputic wheat bags is not recommended. If heating, do not leave unattended and follow manufacturers’ instructions carefully.

(c)Remove wire twist-ties from bags before placing bag in oven.

(d)If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off at the wall switch, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

Earthing Instructions

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

WARNING—Improper use of the earthing plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

WE CERTIFY THAT THIS MICROWAVE OVEN HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION 3, SUBCLAUSE(2), OF THE MICROWAVE OVENS REGULATIONS 1982.

MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO.,LTD.

(This statement applicable only to New Zealand.)

We certify that this microwave oven has been inspected and complies with the safety requirements of government notice 466 of March 1981, and complies with the Radio Regulation of government notice 587 of March 1986.

WARNING

(This statement applicable only to South Africa)

a)The door seals and door seal areas should be cleaned with a damp cloth. The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas and if these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician trained by the manufacturer.

b)It is dangerous for anyone other than a qualified service technician trained by the manufacturer to perform repair services.

c)If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified service technician with the special cord available only from the manufacturer.

d)Before use, the user should check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

e)Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

f)Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.

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Installation and General Instructions

	General Use		Food
	1. In order to maintain high quality, do not operate the		1. Do not use your oven for home canning or the
	oven when empty. The microwave energy will		heating of any closed jar. Pressure will build up and
	reflect continuously throughout the oven if no food		the jar may explode. In addition, the microwave oven
	or water is present to absorb energy.		cannot maintain the food at the correct canning
	2. If smoke is observed, press the STOP/RESET		temperature. Improperly canned food may spoil and
	Pad and leave door closed in order to stifle any		be dangerous to consume.
	flames. Disconnect the power cord, and/or shut		2. Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven.
	off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
			3. Do not boil eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled
	3. Do not dry clothes, newspapers or other materials
			eggs (unless otherwise stated in Cooking Guide
	in oven. They may catch on fire.
			section). Pressure will build up and the eggs will
	4. Do not use recycled paper products, unless the
			explode.
	paper product is labelled as safe for microwave oven
			4. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, chicken wings, whole
	use. Recycled paper products may contain impurities
			squash and sausages are examples of foods with
	which may cause sparks and/or fires when used.
			nonporous skins. This type of food must be pierced
	5. Do not use newspapers or paper bags for cooking.
			before cooking, to prevent bursting.
	6. Do not hit or strike the Control Panel. Damage to
			5. When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces and
	controls may occur.
			beverages, in your microwave oven, overheating the
	7. POT HOLDERS may be needed as heat from
			liquid beyond boiling point can occur without
	food is transferred to the cooking container and
			evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden
	from the container to the Glass Tray. The
	GlassTray can be very hot after removing the		boil over of hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the
	cooking container from the oven.		following steps should be taken:
	8. Do not store flammable materials next to, on top of,		a) Avoid using straight-sided containers with
	or in the oven. It could be a fire hazard.		narrow necks.
	9. Do not cook food directly on Glass Tray unless		b) Do not overheat.
	indicated in recipes. (Food should be placed in a		c) Stir the liquid before placing the container in the
	suitable cooking utensil.)		oven and halfway through cooking time.
	10. DO NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or other		d) After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short
	non-food products. DO NOT clean this oven with		time, stirring again before carefully removing the
	any product that is labelled as containing corrosive		container.
	chemicals. The heating of corrosive chemicals in		6. DO NOT USE A CONVENTIONAL MEAT
	this oven may cause microwave radiation leaks.		THERMOMETER IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN. To
	11. Look at the oven from time to time when food is		check the degree of cooking of roasts and
	heated or cooked in disposal containers of
			poultry use a MICROWAVE THERMOMETER.
	plastic, paper or other combustible materials, as
			Alternatively, a conventional meat thermometer may
	these types of containers ignite if overheated.
			be used after the food is removed from the oven. If
	Placement of Oven		undercooked, return meat or poultry to the oven and
			cook for a few more minutes at the recommended
	1. The oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface.
			power level. It is important to ensure that meat and
	For correct operation, the oven must have sufficient
			poultry are thoroughly cooked.
	air flow. Allow 15 cm of space on the top of the
			7. COOKING TIMES given in the Cooking Guide
	oven, 10 cm at the back, and 5 cm on both sides.
			section are APPROXIMATE. Factors that may affect
	If one side of the oven is placed flush to wall, the
			cooking time are preferred degree of moisture content,
	left side or top must not be blocked. Do not
	remove feet.		starting temperature, altitude, volume, size, shape of
	a. Do not block air vents. If they are blocked during		food and utensils used. As you become familiar with
	operation, the oven may be overheated and		the oven, you will be able to adjust for these factors.
	damaged. When using any cloth over the oven,		8. It is better to UNDERCOOK RATHER THAN
	the air intake and exhaust should not be		OVERCOOK foods. If food is undercooked, it can
	blocked. Also allow sufficient space on back and		always be returned to the oven for further cooking. If
	both sides of the oven.		food is overcooked, nothing can be done. Always
	b. Do not place oven near a hot or damp surface		start with minimum cooking times recommended.
	such as a gas stove, electric range or sink etc.		9. Extreme care should be taken when cooking popcorn in
	c. Do not operate oven when room humidity is too high.
			a microwave oven. Cook for minimum time as
	2. This oven was manufactured for household use only.
			recommended by manufacturer. Use the directions
	3. This microwave oven is designed and approved for
			suitable for the wattage of your microwave oven.
	counter top use only. Failure due to built-in
			NEVER leave oven unattended when popping popcorn.
	installation may void the warranty.
			10.When heating food in plastic or paper containers,
	Circuits
			check the oven frequently due to the possibility of
	Your microwave oven should be operated on a		ignition.
	separate 10 A circuit from other appliances. Failure to		11.The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are
	do this may cause the power board fuse to blow, and/or		to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be
	food to cook slower. Do not insert higher value fuse in		checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
	the power board.
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Microwaves and How They Work

Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves similar to those used by a radio, including AM, FM and CB. They are similar to a television where the radio waves are converted to a picture on the screen. However, microwaves are much shorter than radio waves; approximately twelve centimetres wave length. Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube (which is the heart of the microwave oven).

From the magnetron tube, microwave energy is transmitted to the oven cavity through a small plastic covered piece. The microwaves are converted to heat in the food. The microwaves enter from the outside of the food and travel through the food losing half of their power every two to three centimetres. Continued cooking to the centre occurs by conduction.

Although pacemakers used to be affected by microwaves (as well as by other radio waves), they are now shielded and are not bothered by these interferences. This allows people with pacemakers to sit calmly by their radio or television and cook with microwave ovens.

When microwaves come in contact with a substance, any one or combination of three things may occur. They can be:

1.REFLECTED

2.TRANSMITTED

3.ABSORBED

Reflection:

Metal substances REFLECT microwave energy and because there is no absorption, there is no heating. This is why the oven interior is either stainless steel or epoxy-coated steel. This ensures that the microwaves are kept inside the cavity and evenly distributed throughout the food with the help of the turntable.

Transmission:

Such substances as paper, glass and plastic TRANSMIT microwave energy and do not become hot except from food. Because these substances do not reflect or absorb microwave energy, they are ideal materials for microwave cooking containers.

Absorption:

Food contains moisture and will ABSORB microwave energy, which causes the moisture molecules within the food to vibrate at an incredible rate (2,450,000,000 times per second). Friction, created by the vibration, produces heat energy which is conducted throughout the food.

Cookware and Utensils Guide

It is important to use the correct container when cooking in a microwave oven. The following will help you make the right selection.

How to Test a Container for Safe Microwave Oven Use

TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a 1-cup glass measure with cool water and place it in the microwave oven alongside the empty container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at P10. If the container is microwave ovensafe (transparent to microwave energy), the container should remain comfortably cool, the water in glass measure 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.

Paper Products and Freezer Wrap

Waxed paper, paper plates, cups and napkins should not be used for heating or cooking food. Freezer wrap should not be used as it is not heat resistant and may melt. Paper towel, greaseproof paper and bake paper may be safely used for short periods of time for covering or lining.

Glass, Ceramic and China

Heat-Resistant glass cookware is invaluable in microwave cooking. Many of these items are readily available in most homes: glass jugs, mixing bowls, loaf dishes, covered casseroles, oblong baking dishes, pie plates and round or square cake dishes. Examples of this type of cookware are Pyrex® and Corningware®.

Dinnerware can be used for microwave heating. Many brands of dinnerware are microwave safe. Check the care information for reference to microwave use for dinnerware and serving pieces. If dinnerware is marked ovenproof, it frequently is safe to use in the microwave oven. However, to be sure, check by conducting microwave dish test previously mentioned.

Several types of glassware and dinnerware are not recommended for use in the microwave oven. Do not use dishes with metallic trim or containers with metal parts. Do not use cups or mugs with glued on handles, as they may fall off with continued heating. Do not use delicate glassware. Although the glassware may be transparent to microwave energy the heat from the food may cause the glassware to crack.

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Cookware and Utensil Guide (continued)

Plastics

Metal

Plastic dishes, cups and some freezer containers should be used with care in a microwave oven. Choose plastic containers carefully, as some plastic containers may become soft, melt and may scorch. The majority of plastic dishes, even those designed for use in the microwave oven, are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat or sugar content, or for lengthy cooking times. Most microwave plastic dishes should not be used for longer than 3 to 5 minutes on P10 power. These dishes, although not suitable for extended cooking, may be used successfully for defrosting or for use on lower power levels.

Cooking Bags designed to withstand boiling, freezing, or conventional heating are microwave safe. Prepare bags according to manufacturer’s directions. When cooking by microwave, DO NOT use wire twist-ties to close bag. They can act as an antenna and cause arcing (sparks).

DO NOT COOK IN PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BAGS.

Plastic Wrap such as GLAD WRAP® can be used to cover dishes in most recipes. Over an extended heating time, some disfiguration of the wrap may occur. When removing plastic wrap “covers”, as well as any glass lid, be careful to remove it away from you to avoid steam burns.

Loosen plastic but let dish stand, covered.

Jars and Bottles

Jars and bottles can be used to warm food to serving temperature, if the lid is removed first. Cooking should not be done in these containers since most are not heat resistant and during extended heating times, heat from food would cause cracking or breaking.

Metal cookware or utensils, or those with metallic trim, should NOT be used in the microwave. Since microwave energy is reflected by metal, foods in metal containers will not cook evenly. There is also a possibility of “arcing.”

Although metal utensils should be avoided in microwave cooking, some metal can be helpful when used correctly.

Aluminum foil can be used safely, if certain guidelines are followed, to prevent overcooking. Small pieces of foil are used to shield areas such as chicken wings, tips of roasts, or other thin parts that cook before the rest of the recipe is finished. Make sure foil is attached securely and doesn’t touch sides of oven, otherwise arcing may occur. Foil lined containers, either cardboard or plastic, should NOT be used in the microwave oven as arcing could occur.

Metal twist-ties, either paper or plastic coated, should NOT be used in the microwave oven. Frozen dinner trays can be used in the microwave, if the container is no deeper than 2 cm and is filled with food. Metal skewers can not be used in microwave ovens as arcing may occur. Wooden skewers are readily available and give the same result.

Shells: Scalloped baking shells are best used during reheating and for short periods of cooking time only.

Thermometers are available for use in microwave ovens. DO NOT USE CONVENTIONAL MERCURY TYPE CANDY OR MEAT THERMOMETERS in food while cooking in the microwave oven.

Straw, Wicker and Wood

Straw and wicker baskets may be used in the microwave oven for short periods of time to warm rolls or bread. Large wooden utensils, such as bowls or cutting boards should NOT be used for prolonged heating as the microwave energy may cause the wood to become dry and brittle.

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Feature Diagram

Glass Tray

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

2.Only use the Glass Tray specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute another Glass Tray.

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

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

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

6.Glass Tray can rotate in either direction.

Exhaust Air Vents	Waveguide Cover	Inlet Air
	(do not remove)	Vents

Oven Window with Vapor Barrier Film

(do not remove)

	Identification Plate
	The model number
	and serial number are
Door Safety	displayed here.
Lock System	External Air Vents

Door Safety

Lock System

Display

Window

Control Panel

•For some models, the control panels are covered with removable protective film to prevent scratches during shipping. Small bubbles may appear under this film. When this happens, remove film carefully.

(Hint - apply masking or clear tape to an exposed corner and pull gently to remove.)

Roller Ring

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

prevent excessive noise and scratching of painted surface.

2.The Roller Ring must always be used together with the Glass Tray for cooking.

Door Release Button

Press to open the door. Opening the door during cooking will stop the cooking process without cancelling the program. Cooking resumes as soon as the door is closed and Start Pad is pressed. It is quite safe to open the door at any time during a cooking program and there is no risk of Microwave exposure.

Oven Light

Oven Light will turn on during cooking and also when door is opened.

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Control Panels

	NN-ST676M		NN-ST666W		NN-ST656W
(1)		(1)		(1)
(5)		(5)		(2)	(8)
(2)		(2)		(3)
(3)		(3)			(10)
				(4)	(11)
	(6)		(6)
(4)		(4)
					(9)
(7)		(7)
(10)		(10)
(11)		(11)
(12)	(13)	(12)	(13)	(12)	(13)

CONTROL PANELS

(1)Display Window

(2)Micro Power Pad (pg. 9)

(3)Time Pads

(4)Turbo Defrost Pad (pg. 10)

(5)Sensor Reheat Pad (pg. 14)

(6)Sensor Cook Pads (pg. 14)

(7)More/Less Pad (pg. 14)

(8)Auto Reheat Pad (pg. 12)

(9)Auto Cook Pads (pg. 13)

(10)Timer Pad (pg. 15)

(11)Clock Pad (pg. 8)

Beep Sound

(12) Stop/Reset Pad

Before cooking: One tap clears your instructions.

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

(13) Start Pad

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

When a pad is pressed correctly, a beep sound will be heard. If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit did not or could not accept the instruction. The oven will beep twice betwen programmed stages. At the end of any completed program, the oven will beep 5 times.

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Let’s Start To Use Your Oven!

1 Plug in

Plug into a properly earthed electrical outlet. “ 88:88 ” will appear in the Display Window. (This will immediately cease when any pad is pressed.)

2 Open Door

Open the door and place container with food on Glass Tray in the oven. Then close the door.

3 Select Power Level
e.g. P7		NN-ST676M/ NN-ST666W	NN-ST656W
Press Micro Power Pad four times.
(see page 9 for Micro Power chart)

4 Set Time

e.g. 1 minute 30 seconds

Press numbered Time Pads

NN-ST676M/ NN-ST666W

once

NN-ST656W

once

three times

three times

Verify your selection(s) in the Display Window.

5 Press

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To Set Clock

You can use the oven without setting the clock.

1 Press

Colon will blink in Display Window.

2 Enter Time of Day

Enter time of day using Time Pads e.g. 12:35

Clock is a 12 hour display. There isn’t a.m. or p.m. setting.

NN-ST676M/ NN-ST666W

NN-ST656W

twice

five times

Press once

twice

three times

five times

Press

once

three

times

3 Press

Colon stops blinking; time of day is entered and locked into Display Window.

NOTES: 1. Oven will not operate while colon is still blinking

2.To reset time of day, repeat step 1 through 3.

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

4.Maximum time available is 12:59. Clock is 12 hour only. One o'clock will be displayed as 1:00 not 13:00.

To Use Child Safety Lock

This feature allows you to prevent operation of the oven by a young child; however, the door will open. You can set Child Safety Lock when colon or time of day is displayed.

To set:

Colon or time of	Press 3 times.	Display Window
day is displayed

To cancel:

Display Window	Press 3 times.	Colon or time of
		day is displayed

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To Cook / Reheat / Defrost by Micro Power and Time

1 Select Power Level

NN-ST676M/ NN-ST666W	NN-ST656W
Press Micro Power Pad until the
power level appears in the Display Window.
(see chart below)

Note: When selecting P10 on the first stage, you can start from step 2.

2 Set Cooking Time e.g. 5 minutes

(P10: up to 30 minutes, other powers: up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds for a single stage)

NN-ST676M/ NN-ST666W

five times

NN-ST656W

five times

3 Press

Cooking will start.

The time in the Display Window will count down.

For more than one stage cooking,

Repeat steps 1 & 2 above then press Start. The maximum number of stages for cooking is 3. The oven will beep twice between stages.

e.g. : Casserole	Stage 1	Stage 2
	P10 for 10 minutes	P2 for 50 minutes
	to bring to a boil	to finish cooking by simmering

Micro Power:

The Micro Power Pad gives you a selection of different power levels representing decreasing amounts of microwave energy, used for cooking foods at different speeds.

e.g.The lower the micro power setting, the more evenly the food cooks, although it will take a little longer. To select the correct power level for cooking different foods, refer to the chart below.

Press	POWER LEVEL	WATTAGE	EXAMPLE OF USE
1x	P10	1100 W	Boil water. Reheat. Cook vegetables, rice, pasta and noodles.
2x	P9	1000 W	Cook fresh fruits.
3x	P8	900 W	Cook cakes, desserts. Heat milk.
4x	P7	800 W	Cook pork, whole chicken and chicken pieces, dried peas and
			beans.
5x	P6	700 W	Cook beef, lamb and eggs. Melt butter.
6x	P5	600 W	Cook meatloaves. Melt chocolate.
7x	P4	400 W	Cook fish and seafood.
8x	P3	300 W	Thaw foods. Cook christmas pudding, corned beef.
9x	P2	200 W	Simmer soups, stews and casseroles (less tender cuts).
10x	P1	100 W	Keep cooked foods warm, simmer slowly.

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To Defrost

Turbo Defrost

This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood automatically by just setting the weight of the food.

1 Set Weight

The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate. The recommended maximum weight of food depends on the oven cavity size. Weight must be programmed in kilograms and tenths of a kilogram (max 3.0 kg).

NN-ST676M/ NN-ST666W

NN-ST656W

Enter weight.

Enter weight.

2 Press

Defrost time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down.

When cooking time is longer than 60 minutes, the time will appear in hours and minutes.

NOTES:

For further information, refer to next page.

Defrost by Micro Power and Time Setting

Defrosting is done on P3 Power

		NN-ST676M/ NN-ST666W
1.	2.	3.
• Press 8 times for P3.		• Press.
(defrost power level)		NN-ST656W

• Set time according to chart on page 11.

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Defrosting Tips and Techniques

Preparation for Freezing:

1.Heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags and freezer wrap are suitable.

2.Freeze meats, poultry and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. To aid in separating layers, place two pieces of wax paper between them.

3.REMOVE ALL AIR and seal securely.

4.LABEL package with type and cut of meat, date and weight.

5.Defrosting times given in the charts are for thoroughly frozen foods (i.e. at least 24 hours in freezer maintained at -18°C or lower).

Defrosting Technique:

1.Remove from wrapper and set on a defrosting rack in a dish on Glass Tray.

2.On Turbo Defrost, the oven will beep during the defrosting time. At “beep”, turn over all meat, poultry, fish and shellfish. Break apart stewing meat, chicken pieces and minced meat. Separate chops and hamburger patties.Shield thin ends of roasts, poultry legs and wings, fat or bones with foil.

3.Throughout the defrosting time, remove any defrosted portions of mince or cubed meat, etc.

4.After defrosting, large roasts may still be icy in the centre. Let stand, 15 to 30 minutes, in refrigerator to complete defrosting.

Defrosting Chart (by setting Micro Power at P3):

	FOOD	APPROX. TIME		INSTRUCTION
		(minutes per 500 g)
	MEAT
	Beef
	Minced Beef	7	- 9	Halfway through the defrost cycle, break apart minced beef,
	Roast: Topside	8	- 10	separate chops and remove meat that is defrosted.
	Beef Tenderloin	8	- 10
	Chuck or Rump	8	- 10	Turn meat over two to three times during defrosting.
	Sirloin, rolled	8	- 10
	Steak	6	- 8	Shield edges and unevenly shaped ends of roasts halfway
	Miscellaneous	7	- 9	through the defrost cycle.
	Pork/Lamb
	Roast	8	- 10	Large roasts may still be icy in centre. Let stand.
	Chops	6	- 8
	Ribs	6	- 8
	POULTRY			Turn poultry over two to four times during defrosting.
	Chicken			Halfway through the defrost cycle, shield end of drumsticks,
	whole	8	- 10	wings, breast bones and ends of poultry with foil.
	pieces	7	- 9
	fillets	7	- 9	Break apart chicken pieces and remove small pieces such
	Duck	7	- 9	as wings, which may be defrosted before larger pieces.
	Turkey	8	- 10
				Rinse poultry under cold water to remove ice crystals. Let
				stand 5 to 10 minutes, before cooking.
	FISH & SHELLFISH
	Fish Fillets	8	- 10	Halfway through the defrost cycle, turn whole fish or blocks
	Whole Fish	7	- 9	of fillets over. Also, break apart prawns or scallops.
	Crabmeat	6	- 8	Remove any pieces that are defrosted.
	Lobster Tails	6	- 8
	Sea Scallops	6	- 8	Let stand, 5 to 10 minutes, before cooking.
	Green Prawns	6	- 8

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Using Auto Reheat (NN-ST656W)

1 Press

until the desired weight appears in the Display Window.

	NO. OF TAPS	DISPLAY	RECOMMENDED
			FOOD WEIGHT
	1	250 g	200 - 300 g
	2	450 g	400 - 500 g
	3	650 g	600 - 700 g
	4	850 g	800 - 900 g

2 Press

Reheating time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down.

For best results on Auto Reheat, follow these recommendations:

1.All foods must be precooked. Suitable for casseroles, plated dinners, soups, stews, pasta dishes (except lasagne), canned foods.

2.Foods should be reheated from room temperature or refrigerator temperature. Do not reheat frozen foods on this setting.

3.Foods should be covered loosely but completely with plastic wrap or a casserole lid which does not snap seal.

4.Foods weighing less than 200 g and more than 900 g should be reheated by Micro Power and Time only.

5.All foods should have a covered stand time of 3 to 5 minutes at the end of reheating.

6.Do not reheat bread or pastry products; raw, uncooked or frozen foods; or beverages.

INGREDIENT CONVERSION CHART

1⁄4 cup	60 ml	1⁄4 teaspoon	1 ml
1⁄3 cup	85 ml	1⁄2 teaspoon	2 ml
1⁄2 cup	125 ml	1 teaspoon	5 ml
2⁄3 cup	165 ml	2 teaspoons	10 ml
3⁄4 cup	190 ml	3 teaspoons	15 ml
1 cup	250 ml	1 tablespoon	20 ml
11⁄4 cups	310 ml	11⁄2 tbs	30 ml
11⁄2 cups	375 ml	2 tbs	40 ml
2 cups	500 ml	3 tbs	60 ml
3 cups	750 ml	4 tablespoons	80 ml
31⁄2 cups	875 ml
4 cups	1 litre
6 cups	1.5 litre
8 cups	2 litre

All recipes are tested using the standard measurements that appear in the above chart.

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To Cook / Reheat Food Using Auto Cook (NN-ST656W)

1 Press Desired Food Category Pad

Press the desired Food Category Pad until the desired food Serving/Weight appears in the display window.

eg. Frozen Vegetables 250g

Press twice.

	Pad	Food Category			Serving / Weight
				1 tap	2 taps	3 taps	4 taps
	Auto Cook	1. Frozen Reheat		250 g	450 g	650 g	850 g
		2.	Dried Pasta	150 g	250 g	375 g	500 g
		3.	Fresh Pasta	250 g	375 g	500 g	625 g
		4.	Vegetables	120 g	180 g	250 g	370 g
		5.	Froz. Veg.	120 g	250 g	500 g	750 g
		6.	Potatoes	250 g	370 g	500 g	900 g
		7.	Legumes	1.0 cup	2.0 cup	3.0 cup	4.0 cup
		8.	Rice	1.0 cup	1.5 cup	2.0 cup	2.5 cup
		9.	Noodles	200 g	350 g	500 g	800 g
		10. Fish		120 g	250 g	370 g	500 g
		11. Curries		250 g	500 g	750 g	—
		12. Chicken Pcs.		400 g	600 g	800 g	1000 g

2 Press

Cooking time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down.

* See Individual recipe chapters for hints and food types suitable for each Auto Cook food category.

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To Cook Using Sensor Reheat/Cook (NN-ST676M / ST666W) (S)

Sensor Cook allows you to cook foods without selecting times and power levels. The sensor detects the heat and humidity generated by the food and cooks your food automatically.

Place food into an appropriate sized dish for the volume of food you are cooking. Cover securely with plastic wrap or a securely fitting lid (do not use any snap closing lids). Plastic dishes are not suitable as a secure seal cannot be achieved and inaccurate cooking may result.

		Food Category		Recommended Weight Range
		Sensor Reheat			125 g - 1.0 kg
		Frozen Reheat			125 g - 1.0 kg
		Vegetables			125 g -	500 g
		Froz.Veg.			125 g - 1.0 kg
		Potatoes			125 g - 1.0 kg
		Legumes			1-4 cups
		Fresh Pasta			125 g -	625 g
		Dried Pasta			125 g -	500 g
		Rice		1 cup - 21/2 cups
		Risotto		1/2 cup - 3 cups
		Fish			125 g -	500 g
		Noodles			150 g -	800 g
		Chicken Pcs.		400 g - 1000 g
		Whole Chicken		1.0 kg -		2.0 kg
		Casseroles			500 g - 2.0 kg
		Curries			250 g -	750 g
		Fruit		150 g - 1500 g
		Desserts			375 g - 1.5 kg

•Select and press the appropriate button for the food you are cooking. The number of category appears in the Display Window. eg. Press once for 1. Vegetables

twice for 2. Froz. Veg.

If desired, press	• Press
More / Less Pad.	The number of the food category you have
	selected remains in the display window.
	Do not stop the oven or open the door
	during this part of the cooking stage as
	inaccurate cooking may result.After the
	heat humidity is detected by the SENSOR,
	the remaining time appears in the Display
	Window and begins to count down.

•For information on individual categories refer to each chapter in the cookbook section.

More/Less Pad:

Each individual may prefer a variable cooked level to their food. After having using the Sensor Cook a few times, you may vary the level that your food is cooked to. By using the More/Less Pad, the Auto Sensor programmes can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time. Press More/Less Pad before pressing Start Pad.

1 tap : More cooking

2 taps: Less cooking

3 taps: Returns to average cooking result.

If you are satisfied with the result of the SENSOR COOK programme, you don’t have to use this pad.

For best results, follow these recommendations:

1.The door should not be opened before the time appears in the Display Window.

2.Do not use plastic dishes as a secure seal cannot be achieved and inaccurate cooking may occur.

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To Use Timer

To Use as a Kitchen Timer

Press.	Set desired amount of time.			Press Start.
	(up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds)			Time will count down
	NN-ST676M/ NN-ST666W			without oven operating.

NN-ST656W

To Set Standing Time

Press.	Set desired amount of standing time.
	(up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds)
	NN-ST676M/ NN-ST666W

Set the desired cooking programme.

(see Page 9)

Press Start.

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

NN-ST656W

To Set Delay Start

Press.	Set desired amount of delay time.	Press Start.
	(up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds)	Delayed time will count
		down. Then cooking
		will start.

NN-ST676M/ NN-ST666W

Set the desired cooking programme.

(see Page 9)

NN-ST656W

NOTES:

1.If oven door is opened during the Standing Time, Delay Start or Kitchen Timer, the time in the Display Window will continue to count down.

2.Delay Start/Standing Time cannot be programmed before/after any Auto Control function. This is to prevent the standing temperature of the food from rising before defrosting or cooking begins. A change in the starting temperature could cause inaccurate results and / or food may deteriorate.

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Before Requesting Service

	THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL
	The oven causes	Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the
	interference with my TV.	microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by
		small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryers, etc. It does not
		indicate a problem with your oven.
	Steam accumulates	During cooking, steam and warm air are given off from the food. Most of
	on the oven door and warm	the steam and warm air are removed from the oven by the air which
	air comes from the oven	circulates in the oven cavity. However, some steam will condense on
	vents.	cooler surfaces such as the oven door. This is normal.
	I accidentally ran my	Running the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven.
	microwave oven without	However, we do not recommend this.
	any food in it.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Oven will not turn on.

Oven will not start cooking.

The word "Child" appears in the display window.

The oven is not plugged in	Remove plug from outlet, wait
securely.	10 seconds and re-insert.
Circuit breaker or fuse is	Reset external circuit breaker or
tripped or blown.	replace external fuse.
There is a problem with the	Plug another appliance into the
outlet.	outlet to check if the outlet is working.
The door is not closed completely.	Close the oven door securely.
Start was not pressed after	Press Start Pad.
programming.

The programme has not been entered correctly.

Stop/Reset has been pressed accidentally.

The Child Lock was activated

by pressing Start pad 3 times.

The Roller Ring and oven

bottom are dirty.

Programme again according to the Operating Instructions.

Programme over again.

Deactivated Lock by pressing

Stop/Reset pad 3 times.

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

the oven, contact an authorised Service Centre.

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Care of Your Oven

BEFORE CLEANING:

Remove plug from outlet. If impossible, leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on.

AFTER CLEANING:

Be sure to replace the Roller Ring and Glass Tray in the proper position and press Stop/Reset Pad to clear the Display Window.

Inside of the oven:	Glass Tray:	Outside oven surfaces
Wipe with a damp cloth. Mild	Remove and wash in warm soapy	and back vents.
detergent may be used if the oven	water or in a dishwasher. If grease	To prevent overheating
gets very dirty. The use of harsh	accumulates, clean with a non-	caused by blocked vents,
detergent or abrasives is not	abrasive nylon mesh scouring pad	clean periodically with
recommended.	and a non-abrasive cleanser.	damp cloth. To prevent
		damage to the operating
		parts inside the oven,
		water should not be
		allowed to seep into
		ventilation openings.
		Control Panel:
		•If it becomes wet, clean
		with a soft, dry cloth. Do
		not use harsh detergents
		or abrasives on the
		Control Panel.

Oven Door:		Roller Ring and oven cavity floor:
Wipe with a soft cloth when steam accumulates		Wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild
inside or around the outside of the oven door.		detergent water or window cleaner and dry.
This may occur when the microwave oven is		Roller Ring may be washed in mild soapy
operated under high humidity conditions and in		water or dishwasher. These areas should be
no way indicates a malfunction of the unit or of		kept clean to avoid excessive noise and
microwave leakage.		scratching of painted surface.
	Technical Specifications
		NN-ST676M / NN-ST666W / NN-ST656W
	Power Supply:	230 - 240 V 50 Hz
	Power Consumption*:	1,120 W	4.9 A
	Power Requirement (Maximum):	1,950 W	8.6 A
	Output*:	1,100 W
	Outside Dimensions (H x W x D):	301 x 518 x	404 mm
	Oven Cavity Dimensions (H x W x D):	225 x 375 x	386 mm
	Operating Frequency:	2,450 MHz
	Uncrated Weight:	Approx. 12.0 kg

*IEC Test Procedure

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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