Page 2 - Your safety and the safety of others are very important.; PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID; Microwave Oven Safety; DANGER
© Copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 2007. Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on yourappliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICRO...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.; WARNING
1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS —To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO- SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENER...
Page 4 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
2 18. Superheated Liquids Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond theboiling point without showing evidence (or signs) of boiling. Visible bubblingis not always present when the container is removed from the microwaveoven. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENL...
Page 5 - Glass Tray; Roller Ring; Examine Your Oven; Placement of Oven; Installation; INSTALLATION AND
3 Glass Tray 1. DO NOT operate the oven without the Roller Ring and the Glass Tray in place. 2. DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray fully engaged on the drive hub. Improper cooking or damage to the oven could result. Verify that theGlass Tray is properly engaged and rotating by observing ...
Page 6 - Grounding Instructions; Power Supply; Wiring Requirements; INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING
4 —IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDING PLUG CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not com-pletely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. If itis necessary to use an extension cor...
Page 7 - ) FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS; Safety Precautions
5 Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven. IMPORTANTProper cooking depends upon the power, the time setting and quantity offood. If you use a smaller portion than recommended but cook at the timefor the recommended portion, fire could result. 1) HOME CANNING / STERILIZING / DRYING ...
Page 9 - Cookware Guide
7 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 fo...
Page 10 - Oven Components Diagram
8 Oven Components Diagram a a External Air Vent b b Internal Air Vent c c Door Safety Lock System d d Exhaust Air Vent e e Control Panel f f Identification Plate g g Glass Tray h h Roller Ring i i Heat/Vapor Barrier Film (do not remove) j j Waveguide Cover (do not remove) k k Door Release Button l l...
Page 11 - Control Panel
9 Control Panel Beep Sound: When a pad is pressed correctly, a beep will be heard.If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit did not or cannot accept the instruction. When operating, the oven will beep twice between programmed stages. At the end of anycomplete program, the oven will beep 5 t...
Page 12 - Starting to Use
Child Safety Lock 10 Setting the Clock Example: To set 11:25 a.m. or p.m. 1. • Press Clock/Less once. ➤ Colon flashes. 2. • Set time of day using Pop-Out Dial. ➤ Time appears in the display window;colon continues flashing. 3. • Press Clock/Less . ➤ Colon stops flash-ing; time of day is entered. NOTE...
Page 13 - Selecting Power; Quick Min Feature
11 Selecting Power & Cook Time Example: To cook at P 6 (MEDIUM) power for 1 minute 30 seconds 1. • Press Power Level until the desiredpower level appearsin the display window. 2. • Set Cooking Time using Pop-Out Dial. 3. • Press Start . ➤ Cooking will start. The time in the display window will c...
Page 14 - Popcorn Feature
12 Popcorn Feature Example: To pop 3.0 oz. of popcorn 1. (see Additional Methodfor Cooking Popcorn) 3. • Press Start . ➤ Cooking time appearsin the Display Window and beginsto count down. 2. NOTES ON POPCORN FEATURE: 1. Pop one bag at a time.2. Place bag in oven according to manu- facturers’ directi...
Page 15 - Auto Defrost Feature; Defrosting Tips & Techniques; Preparation For Freezing:
13 Auto Defrost Feature This feature allows you to defrost foods such as: meat, poultry and seafood simply byentering the weight. Place food on microwave safe dish. Example: To defrost 1.5 pounds of meat 1. • Press Auto Defrost . 2. • Set weight of the food using the Pop-OutDial. 3. • Press Start . ...
Page 18 - Auto Cook Chart
Auto Cook Chart Category Serving/Weight Hints 1. Oatmeal 0.5, 1 cup Place inside a microwave safe serving bowl (40, 80 g) with no cover. Follow manufacturers’ directionsfor preparation. 2. Beverages 1, 2 cups This feature allows you to reheat 1 cup (250 ml) (250, 500 ml) or 2 cups (500 ml) of room t...
Page 19 - Timer Feature; To Use as a Kitchen Timer:
17 Timer Feature NOTE: 1. When each stage finishes, a two-beep signal sounds. At the end of the pro-gram, the oven will beep five times. 2. If the oven door is opened during Stand Time, Kitchen Timer or DelayTime, the time on the display will con-tinue to count down. 3. Stand time and Delay start ca...
Page 20 - Microwave Shortcuts
18 Microwave Shortcuts FOOD POWER TIME DIRECTIONS (in mins.) To separate refrigerated P10 (HIGH) 30 sec. Remove wrapper and place in microwave Bacon , safe dish. After heating, use a plastic 1 pound (450 g) spatula to separate slices. To soften Brown Sugar P10 (HIGH) 20 - 30 sec. Place brown sugar i...
Page 23 - Cooking Techniques
21 Cooking Techniques (continued) Covering As with conventional cooking, moistureevaporates during microwave cooking.Casserole lids or plastic wrap are used for atighter seal. When using plastic wrap, ventthe plastic wrap by folding back part of theplastic wrap from the edge of the dish toallow stea...
Page 24 - Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven; IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE OVEN CLEAN AND DRY.
22 Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven BEFORE CLEANING: Unplug oven at wall outlet. If outlet is inacces-sible, leave oven door open while cleaning. AFTER CLEANING: Be sure to place the Roller Ring and the GlassTray in the proper position and pressStop/Reset Pad to clear the Display. Inside of ...
Page 25 - Before Requesting Service; These things are normal:; PROBLEM
23 Before Requesting Service These things are normal: The oven causes Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook interference with with the microwave oven. This interference is similar to the my TV. interference caused by small appliances such as mixers,vacuums, blow dryers, etc. It do...
Page 26 - Limited Warranty & Customer Services Directory
24 Limited Warranty & Customer Services Directory PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF DIVISION OF PANASONIC PUERTO NORTH AMERICA RICO, INC. One Panasonic Way Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel In...
Page 27 - QUICK GUIDE TO OPERATION
25 QUICK GUIDE TO OPERATION Feature How to Operate To set Clock ( ☛ page 10) Set time of day. Press once. Press. To set Power and Time ( ☛ page 11) Set cooking time. Press to select Power Level. Press. To Defrost using Auto Defrost Pad ( ☛ page 13) Set weight. Press. Press. To Cook using Quick Min P...