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Operation Guide

Microwave Oven

MicrowaveOven

Cookbook

Model Numbers:

NN-ST786W / NN-ST756W

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

(c)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.

(This statement applicable only to South Africa)

WARNING

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

1.In order to maintain high quality, do not operate the oven when empty. The microwave energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven if no food or water is present to absorb energy.

2.If smoke is observed, press the STOP/RESET Pad and leave door closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, and/or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

3.Do not dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in oven. They may catch on fire.

4.Do not use recycled paper products, unless the paper product is labelled as safe for microwave oven use. Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires when used.

5.Do not use newspapers or paper bags for cooking.

6.Do not hit or strike the Control Panel. Damage to controls may occur.

7.POT HOLDERS may be needed as heat from food is transferred to the cooking container and from the container to the Glass Tray. The GlassTray can be very hot after removing the cooking container from the oven.

8.Do not store flammable materials next to, on top of, or in the oven. It could be a fire hazard.

9.Do not cook food directly on Glass Tray unless indicated in recipes. (Food should be placed in a suitable cooking utensil.)

10.DO NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or other non-food products. DO NOT clean this oven with any product that is labelled as containing corrosive chemicals. The heating of corrosive chemicals in this oven may cause microwave radiation leaks.

11.Look at the oven from time to time when food is heated or cooked in disposal containers of plastic, paper or other combustible materials, as these types of containers ignite if overheated.

Placement of Oven

1.The oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface. For correct operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow. Allow 15 cm of space on the top of the oven, 10 cm at the back, and 5 cm on both sides. If one side of the oven is placed flush to wall, the other side or top must not be blocked. Do not remove feet.

a.Do not block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may be overheated and damaged. When using any cloth over the oven, the air intake and exhaust should not be blocked. Also allow sufficient space on back and both sides of the oven.

b.Do not place oven near a hot or damp surface such as a gas stove, electric range or sink etc.

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

2.This oven was manufactured for household use only.

3.This oven may be built into a wall cabinet, if desired. This microwave oven is designed and approved for use only with a genuine Panasonic trim kit for Model number listed in the operating instructions (page 21). Installation with any other trim kit may void the warranty.

Food

1.Do not use your oven for home canning or the heating of any closed jar. Pressure will build up and the jar may explode. In addition, the microwave oven cannot maintain the food at the correct canning temperature. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume.

2.Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven.

3.Do not boil eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs (unless otherwise stated in Cooking Guide section). Pressure will build up and the eggs will explode.

4.Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, chicken wings, whole squash and sausages are examples of foods with nonporous skins. This type of food must be pierced before cooking, to prevent bursting.

5.When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces and beverages, in your microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken:

a)Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

b)Do not overheat.

c)Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and halfway through cooking time.

d)After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time, stirring again before carefully removing the container.

6.DO NOT USE A CONVENTIONAL MEAT THERMOMETER IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN. To check the degree of cooking of roasts and poultry use a MICROWAVE THERMOMETER.

Alternatively, a conventional meat thermometer may be used after the food is removed from the oven. If undercooked, return meat or poultry to the oven and cook for a few more minutes at the recommended power level. It is important to ensure that meat and poultry are thoroughly cooked.

7.COOKING TIMES given in the Cooking Guide section are APPROXIMATE. Factors that may affect cooking time are preferred degree of moisture content, starting temperature, altitude, volume, size, shape of food and utensils used. As you become familiar with the oven, you will be able to adjust for these factors.

8.It is better to UNDERCOOK RATHER THAN OVERCOOK foods. If food is undercooked, it can always be returned to the oven for further cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can be done. Always start with minimum cooking times recommended.

9.Extreme care should be taken when cooking popcorn in a microwave oven. Cook for minimum time as

recommended by manufacturer. Use the directions suitable for the wattage of your microwave oven. NEVER leave oven unattended when popping popcorn.

10.When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check the oven frequently due to the possibility of ignition.

11.The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

Circuits

Your microwave oven should be operated on a separate 10 A circuit from other appliances. Failure to do this may cause the power board fuse to blow, and/or food to cook slower. Do not insert higher value fuse in

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
Exhaust Air Vents	(do not remove)	Vents
	(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.
Door Safety
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

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	Display Window
		50
		%
	Micro Power Pad
	(pg. 9)	Frozen Reheat Pad
	Sensor Reheat Pad	(pg. 15)
	Sensor Reheat Pad
	(pg. 15)
	Time Pads
	Turbo Defrost Pad
	(pg. 12)
	Recipe Prompting Pads	Sensor Cook Pads
	(pg. 18-19)	Sensor Cook Pads
	(pg. 18-19)	(pg. 14-15)
		(pg. 14-15)
	More/Less Pad (pg. 14)
	Timer/Clock Pad
	(pg. 10-11)
	Stop/Reset Pad	Start Pad
	Before cooking: One tap	One tap allows oven to
	clears your instructions.	begin functioning. If door is
	During cooking: One tap	opened or Stop/Reset Pad
	temporarily stops the cooking	is pressed once during oven
	process. Another tap cancels	operation, Start Pad must
	all your instructions and time	again be pressed to restart
	of day appears in the	oven.
	Display Window.

Word Prompters

When pads are pressed, a beep sound is heard and the corresponding letter or word(s) appear and roll across the Display Window. If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit does not or cannot accept the instruction. As each pad is pressed the corresponding word(s) roll across the Display Window. Words will automatically appear to prompt the user to perform the next step. It is not necessary to wait for the words to appear before pressing pads for the next step. A two beep sound is heard between stages. At the end of any complete programme, the oven will beep five times and “ENJOY YOUR MEAL” will appear in the Display Window.

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Control Panels

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Display Window

Micro Power Pad

Auto Reheat Pad

(pg. 9)

(pg. 16)

Time Pads

Timer Pad (pg. 11)

Turbo Defrost Pad

Clock Pad (pg. 10)

(pg. 12)

Auto Cook Pad

(pg. 17)

Serving/Weight Pad

(pg. 17)

Recipe Prompting Pads

(pg. 18-19)

Stop/Reset Pad

Start Pad

Before cooking: One tap

One tap allows oven to

clears your instructions.

begin functioning. If door is

During cooking: One tap

opened or Stop/Reset Pad

temporarily stops the cooking

is pressed once during oven

process. Another tap cancels

operation, Start Pad must

all your instructions and time

again be pressed to restart

of day appears in the

oven.

Display Window.

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Let’s Start To Use Your Oven!

1 Plug in

Plug into a properly earthed electrical outlet. “WELCOME TO PANASONIC MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING” appears 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-ST786W	NN-ST756W
Press Micro Power Pad four times.	NN-ST786W	NN-ST756W
Press Micro Power Pad four times.

(see page 9 for Micro Power chart)		or
		or

4 Set Time

e.g. 1 minute 30 seconds

Press numbered Time Pads

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once

3 times

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5 Press

Verify your selection(s) in the Display Window.

MIN SEC

Operation Guide in the Display Window

To assist you in programming your oven, the following operation will appear in the Display Window. When you become familiar with your oven, the Operation Guide can be turned off.

To turn off:
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	or
Press 3 times.		Display Window	Colon or time of day appear
To turn on:			in the Display Window.
To turn on:
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	or
Press 3 times.		Display Window	Colon or time of day appear
			in the Display Window.

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To Cook / Reheat / Defrost by Micro Power and Time

1 Select Power Level

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Press Micro Power Pad until the

power level appears in the Display Window. or (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)

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5 times

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3 Press	or
3 Press

Cooking will start.

The time in the Display Window will count down.

MIN SEC

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. Cook vegetables, rice, pasta and noodles. Reheating.
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.
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,
			dried beans and peas.
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 Set Clock

You can use the oven without setting the clock.

NN-ST786W		NN-ST756W
twice	or	once
	or

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.

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once	twice
	once	3 times
	or
		twice	5 times
3 times	5 times

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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.

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:	NN-ST786W	NN-ST756W
		or
Colon or time of	Press 3 times.		Display Window
day is displayed
To cancel:	NN-ST786W	NN-ST756W
		or
Display Window	Press 3 times.		Colon or time of
			day is displayed

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To Use Timer Pad

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
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To Set Standing Time

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Set the desired cooking programme.

(see Page 9)

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Set the desired cooking programme.

(see Page 9)

Press.	Set desired amount of standing time.	Press Start.
	(up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds)	Cooking will start.
		After cooking, standing
		time will count down
		without oven operating.

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
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	Set the desired
	cooking programme.
	(see Page 9)

NN-ST756W

Set the desired cooking programme.

(see Page 9)

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 cannot be programmed before 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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To Defrost

Turbo Defrost or Weight 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).

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Enter weight.

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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

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Step 1.

Step 2.

Step 3.

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Step 1.	Step 2.	Step 3.
Press 8 times to P3.		Set time according to chart on next page.	Press.

( Defrost power level,page 9)

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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
FOOD	(minutes per 500 g)		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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To Cook Using Sensor Cook (for NN-ST786W) (S)

Sensor Cook

1 Select Category e.g. Rice or Noodles

To select the lower category on the key pads, keep pressing the food category pad

press once for rice press twice for noodles

Category appears in the display window.

NOTE: When cooking using the automatic sensor, all food must be covered securely with plastic wrap. Do not use plastic containers as a secure seal cannot be achieved and inaccurate cooking may occur.

More/Less Pad:

Preferences for food doneness varies with each individual. After having used Sensor Cook a few times, you may decide you prefer your foord cooked to a different doneness. 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 with indication “MORE+”

2 taps: Less cooking with indication “LESS-”

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.

2 Press

Note: The door should not be opened before the countdown time appears in the Display Window.

3 After the heat and humidity is detected by the SENSOR, the remaining cooking 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.

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Sensor Reheat (for NN-ST786W)

	If desired, press More / Less Pad.
• Press	• Press
	After the heat and humidity is detected by the
	SENSOR, the remaining time appears in the
	Display Window and begins to count down.

For best results on Sensor Reheat, follow these recommendations:

1.Food being reheated should weigh between 125 g and 1.0 kg. For foods weighing less than 125 g and more than 1.0 kg, use a manual micro power setting.

2.All foods must be previously cooked and at room or refrigerator temperature (for sensor reheat) or frozen

at -18°C for at least 24 hours (for frozen reheat).

3.Foods should always be covered loosely, but completely, with plastic wrap. (Do not use any snap closing lids.)

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

5.Do not reheat bread or pastry products (raw or uncooked), or beverages.

6.Do not use if oven cavity is warm (from previously cooked foods).

Consult the following Recipe Chapters for Sensor Cooking Instructions for Each Category on your oven.

	Menu	Recommended Weight

Sensor Reheat		125 g - 1.0 kg
	- Sensor Reheat	125 g - 1.0 kg
	- Frozen Reheat	125 g - 1.0 kg
1	Vegetables	125 g -	500 g
2	Frozen Vegetables	125 g - 1.0 kg
3	Potatoes	125 g - 1.0 kg
4	Legumes	1 - 4 cups
5	Fresh Pasta	125 g -	625 g
6	Dried Pasta	125 g -	500 g
7	Rice	1 cup - 21⁄2 cups
8	Noodles	150 g -	800 g
9	Curries	250 g -	750 g
10	Fish	125 g -	500 g
11	Chicken Pieces	400 g - 1.0 kg
12	Whole Chicken	1.0 kg -	2.0 kg
13	Casseroles	500 g - 2.0 kg
14	Desserts	375 g - 1.5 kg

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To Reheat Food Using Auto Reheat (for NN-ST756W)

1 Press

Press the Auto Reheat Pad.

2 Press

Press the desired Serving/Weight Pad until the desired food serving/weight appears in the Display Window. (see below chart)

NO. OF TAPS	DISPLAY	RECOMMENDED
NO. OF TAPS	DISPLAY	FOOD WEIGHT
		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

3 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.

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To Cook Food Using Auto Cook (for NN-ST756W)

1 Press Auto Cook Pad

Press the Auto Cook Pad until the desired food category appears in the display window.

2 Press Desired Serving / Weight Pad

Press the desired serving / weight Pad until the desired food Serving/Weight appears in the display window. (see below chart)

Pad	Food Category			Serving / Weight
Pad	Food Category		1 tap	2 taps	3 taps	4 taps
			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.	Frozen Vegetables	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 Pieces		400 g	600 g	800 g	1000 g

3 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 Use Recipe Prompting

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To Use Recipe Prompting

This feature helps you to cook by following the instructions given in the Display Window. The instructions for a total of 30 recipes are given (see following page).

NN-ST786W

NN-ST756W

1 Press

Until the desired recipe appears in the Display Window.

For the previous recipe, press .

Recipes are arranged alphabetically. The first time you use Recipe Prompting after plugging in your oven, the first recipe, Beef Stroganoff, will appear. The next time you press the Recipe pad, the last recipe you selected will be displayed.

Once you have selected a recipe,

2 Press

The first instruction will scroll across the Display Window.

Press for the next instruction.

Press for the previous instruction.

“ENJOY YOUR MEAL” appears in the Display Window at the end of each recipe.

HINTS WHILE USING RECIPE PROMPTING

RecipePrompting				One tap: Stops scrolling of the Display Window.
				Two taps: Restarts scrolling of the Display Window.
				Two taps: Restarts scrolling of the Display Window.
				After you have programmed the recipe with micro power level and cooking

				time, press Start.
				time, press Start.

1.While instructions are in the Display Window, one tap will clear the Display Window and colon or time of day will appear in the Display

		Window.
	or	2. While setting power or time, previous instruction will appear in the Display
	or	Window by one tap.
		Window by one tap.
		Two taps make the colon or time of day appear in the Display Window.

3.While cooking, one tap stops the remaining cooking time counting down. The next instruction will start scrolling by two taps.

Cooking will start by pressing this pad.

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To Use Recipe Prompting

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NOTE:

Throughout Recipe Prompting, the oven will instruct you to set the cooking time and power level at each stage of the recipe. Set the instructed power level and cooking time using the Micro Power pad and numbered Time pads. These settings are a guide only. If you wish to change, the oven can accept a different power level and cooking time.

For further information about cooking any of these recipes, refer to the recipe section.

The following recipes are programmed in Recipe Prompting:

Recipe	Page of Cook Book		Recipe	Page of Cook Book

Beef Stroganoff		22	Green Peppercorn Chicken		15
Cheese Sauce		43	Herbed Vegetables		26
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes		26	Honey Sesame Drumsticks		16
Chicken Cacciatore		15	Lemon Pepper Fish		12
Chicken Curry		17	Peach Crumble		35
Chicken Risotto		30	Potato and Leek Soup		7
Chilli Beef		22	Potato Bake		26
Chinese Beef and Vegetables		22	Pumpkin Soup		7
Chocolate Brownies		40	Rich Chocolate Sauce		43
Chocolate Fudge		40	Seasoned Roast Lamb		22
Cinnamon Poached Pears		41	Spaghetti Meat Sauce		22
Creamy Bacon Sauce		33	Speedy Nachos		9
Fragrant Coconut Rice		29	Sweet Berry Sauce		41
French Onion Beef Casserole		20	Tomato Vegetable Casserole		26
Garlic Prawns		11	Thai Vegetable Curry		26

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 standard measurement that appear in the above chart.

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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
			The oven is not plugged in	Remove plug from outlet, wait
			securely.	10 seconds and re-insert.
Oven will not turn on.			Circuit breaker or fuse is	Reset external circuit breaker or
Oven will not turn on.			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.
			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.
Oven will not start cooking.			programming.
Oven will not start cooking.
			The programme has not been	Programme again according to the
			The programme has not been	Programme again according to the
			entered correctly.	Operating Instructions.
			Stop/Reset has been pressed	Programme over again.
			accidentally.

The word "Lock" appears in the display window.

The Child Lock was activated

by pressing Start pad 3 times.

Timer/Clock or Clock Pad has

been pressed 3 times.

Deactivated Lock by pressing

Stop/Reset pad 3 times.

Deactivated mode by pressing

Timer/Clock or Clock Pad 3 times.

	The Roller Ring and oven
	bottom are dirty.

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

store display. Cooking and other functions will not operate during the a problem with the oven, contact an authorised Service Centre.

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