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Operating Instructions
Microwave Oven
Model: NN-SN968
Safety Information Operation
Precautions.........................Inside cover Timer Feature (Kitchen Timer/Stand
Important Safety Instructions .........1-3 Time/Delay Start).................................19
Installation and Grounding Microwave Shortcuts......................20-21
Instructions.......................................4-5 Food Characteristics............................22
Safet
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IP1801_38W70AP_24_091223 2009.12.23 10:31 Page 2 Microwave Oven Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to poten- tial 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:
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IP1801_38W70AP_24_091223 2009.12.23 10:31 Page 3 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: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W WA AR RN NI IN NG G —To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave
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IP1801_38W70AP_24_091223 2009.12.23 10:31 Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 16. Some products such as whole eggs with or without shell, narrow neck bottles and sealed containers—for example, closed glass jars—may explode and should not be heated in this oven. 17. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: (a) DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. (b) Remove
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IP1801_38W70AP_24_091223 2009.12.23 10:31 Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) W WA AR RN NI IN NG G TO AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK: DO NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs must be done only by a qualified serv- ice person. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO MICROWAVE ENERGY: DO NOT tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to Door, Control Panel Frame, Safety Interlock Switches, or any other part of oven, microwave leakage may result. TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE: 1. DO N
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IP1801_38W70AP_24_091223 2009.12.23 10:31 Page 6 INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Examine Your Oven Unpack oven, remove all packing material and examine the oven for any dam- age such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notify dealer immediately if oven is damaged. DO NOT install if oven is damaged. Placement of Oven 1. The oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface. Place the front surface of the door three inches or more from the counter top edge to avoid accident
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IP1801_38W70AP_24_091223 2009.12.23 10:31 Page 7 INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Power Supply 1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. Do not 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
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IP1801_38W70AP_24_091223 2009.12.23 10:31 Page 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven. IMPORTANT Proper cooking depends upon the power, the time setting and quantity of food. If you use a smaller portion than recommended but cook at the time for the recommended portion, fire could result. 1) HOME CANNING / STERILIZING / DRYING FOODS / SMALL QUANTITIES OF FOODS • DO NOT use your oven for home canning. Your oven cannot maintain the food at the proper can
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IP1801_38W70AP_24_091223 2009.12.23 10:31 Page 9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) 5) GLASS TRAY / COOKING CONTAINERS / FOIL • Cooking containers get hot during microwaving. Heat is transferred from the HOT food to the container and the Glass Tray. Use pot holders when removing containers from the oven or when removing lids or plastic wrap covers from cooking containers, to avoid burns. • The Glass Tray will get hot during cooking. It should be allowed to cool before handling or before paper pro
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IP1801_38W70AP_24_091223 2009.12.23 10:31 Page 10 Cookware Guide ITEM MICROWAVE COMMENTS Yes for Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of Aluminum Foil Shielding meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur only if foil is too close to oven wall or door and damage to your oven will result. Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking Browning Dish Yes only. Check browning dish information for instructions and heating chart. Do not preheat for more than 6 m
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IP1801_38W70AP_24_091223 2009.12.23 10:31 Page 11 Oven Components Diagram id lg f jnb a e h d m k c aa ii External Air Vent Heat/Vapor Barrier Film bb (do not remove) Internal Air Vent jj cc Door Safety Lock System Waveguide Cover (do not remove) dd Exhaust Air Vent kk Door Release Button ee Control Panel ll Warning Label ff Identification Plate mm Menu Label gg Glass Tray nn Power Label hh Roller Ring 9
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IP1801_38W70AP_24_091223 2009.12.23 10:31 Page 12 Control Panel Display Window Sensor Cook Button Popcorn Button (☛ page 16) (☛ page 13) Sensor Reheat Button Inverter Turbo Defrost (☛ page 16) Pad (☛ page 14) Power Level Pad Keep Warm Pad (☛ page 12) (☛ page 12) Less Pad (☛ page 13) Quick Min Pad (☛ page 12) More Pad (☛ page 13) Number Pads Timer Pad Clock Pad (☛ page 19) (☛ page 11) Stop/Reset Button Start Button Before cooking: One tap After cooking program clears all your instructions. set
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IP1801_38W70AP_24_091223 2009.12.23 10:31 Page 13 Starting to Use Child Safety Lock Your Oven This feature prevents the electronic oper- ation of the oven until cancelled. It does 1. • Plug into a properly not lock the door. grounded electrical To Set: • Press Start 3 times. outlet. "Child" appears in the The oven automatical- Display Window display window. ly defaults to the impe- ➤"Child" continues to rial measure system be displayed until (oz/lb). Child Safety Lock is cancelled. Any but-
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IP1801_38W70AP_24_091223 2009.12.23 10:31 Page 14 Automatic features are provided for your Selecting Power convenience. If results are not suitable to your individual preference or if serving size is other than what is listed on page 17, & Cook Time please refer to manual cooking. Example: To cook at P 6 (MEDIUM) power for 1 minute 30 seconds Quick Min Feature 1. • Press Power Level This feature allows you to set or add until the desired cooking time in 1 minute increments up to power l
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IP1801_38W70AP_24_091223 2009.12.23 10:31 Page 15 Popcorn Feature More/Less Feature For Popcorn: Example: To pop 3.5 oz. of popcorn By using the More/Less Pad, the programs 1. • Press Popcorn until can be adjusted to cook popcorn for a the desired size longer or shorter time if desired. appears in the display : Adds time window. Press Weight : Subtracts time once 3.5 oz (99 g) More 2 = Adds Approx. 20 secs. twice 3.0 oz (85 g) More 1 = Adds Approx. 10 secs. 3 times 1.75 oz (50 g) original s
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IP1801_38W70AP_24_091223 2009.12.23 10:31 Page 16 Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature This feature allows you to defrost foods such as: meat, poultry and seafood simply by entering the weight. Conversion Chart: Example: To defrost 1.5 pounds of meat Follow the chart to convert ounces or Place food on microwave safe dish. hundredths of a pound into tenths of a pound. To use Inverter Turbo Defrost, 1. • Press Inverter Turbo enter the weight of the food in lbs. (1.0) Defrost. and tenths of a lb. (0
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IP1801_38W70AP_24_091223 2009.12.23 10:31 Page 17 Defrosting Tips & Techniques (continued) DEFROST AFTER DEFROSTING FOOD TIME at P3 DURING DEFROSTING mins (per lb) Stand Time Rinse Fish and Seafood [up to 3 lbs. (1.4 kg)] Crabmeat 6 Break apart/Rearrange Fish Steaks 4 to 6 Turn over 5 min. YES Fish Fillets 4 to 6 Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends Sea Scallops 4 to 6 Break apart/Remove defrosted pieces Whole fish 4 to 6 Turn over Meat Turn over/Remove defrosted 10 min. Ground Meat 4 to 5 por
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IP1801_38W70AP_24_091223 2009.12.23 10:31 Page 18 Sensor Reheat Sensor Cook Feature Feature This sensor feature allows you to reheat This sensor feature allows you to cook cooked, refrigerated food without setting food without setting time. The oven sim- time. The oven simplifies programming. plifies programming. Example: To cook Frozen Entrées Example: To reheat a plate of food 1. • Press until the desired 1. • Press Sensor Reheat. food appears on the display window. 2. Press 4 times
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IP1801_38W70AP_24_091223 2009.12.23 10:31 Page 19 Sensor Cook Chart Recipe Serving/Weight Hints 1 1. Oatmeal /2 - 1 cup Place inside a microwave safe serving bowl with no (40 - 80 g) cover. Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation. 2. Breakfast Sausage 2 - 8 links Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation of pre-cooked breakfast sausage. Place in a radial pattern. 3. Omelet 2, 4 eggs Follow Basic Omelet recipe on page 18. 4. Frozen Entrées 8 - 32 oz. Follow manufacturers’ di
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IP1801_38W70AP_24_091223 2009.12.23 10:31 Page 20 Microwave Recipes In a 2-Qt. casserole, melt the butter for OMELET 40 seconds at P10. Add onion and garlic Basic Omelet and cook for 1 minute at P10. Stir in flour, 1 tablespoon butter or margarine mustard, salt and pepper, and gradually add 2 eggs the milk. Cook for 3-4 minutes at P10 until 2 tablespoons milk sauce thickens, stirring once. Add the salt and ground black pepper, if desired cheddar cheese, stirring thoroughly. Pour Heat butter
