Page 2 - CAUTION; Microwave Oven Safety; Your safety and the safety of others are very important.; PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
DANGERWARNING CAUTION 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 hazar...
Page 3 - WARNING; Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 WARNING 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 electric appli-ance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: IMPO...
Page 4 - Superheated Liquids
2 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 fi re in the oven cavity: (a) DO NOT overc...
Page 5 - TO AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK:; TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE:; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; Glass Tray
3 WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) TO AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK: DO NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs must be done only by a qualifi ed service person. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO MICROWAVE ENERGY: DO NOT tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to Door, Control P...
Page 6 - Examine Your Oven; Placement of Oven; Installation; Grounding Instructions
4 INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Examine Your Oven Unpack oven, remove all packing material and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notify dealer immedi-ately if oven is damaged. DO NOT install if oven is damaged. Placement of Oven 1. Th...
Page 7 - Power supply; Wiring requirements
5 INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Power supply 1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becom- ing 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 us...
Page 8 - SMALL QUANTITIES OF FOODS; ) FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS; Safety Precautions
6 Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven. IMPORTANTProper 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, fi re could result. 1) HOME CANNING / STERILIZING / DRYI...
Page 10 - Cookware Guide
8 Cookware Guide ITEM MICROWAVE COMMENTS Aluminum Foil Yes for Shielding only Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven wall or door and damage to your oven will result. Browning Dish Yes Browning dis...
Page 12 - Control Panel
10 Control Panel (continued) 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 any complete program, the oven ...
Page 13 - Starting To Use; Setting the Clock; Child Safety Lock
11 Starting To Use Your Oven! 1. Display Window • Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet.. Setting the Clock Example: To Set 11:25 a.m. or p.m. 1. or • Press Timer/Clock twice. Colon fl ashes. 2. • Enter time of day using the number pads. Time appears in the display window; colon contin...
Page 14 - Function Features
12 Function Features This unique function of your PANASONIC microwave oven allows you to establish the initial non-cooking features of your Oven.This microwave oven has the functions below:LB/KG CHOICE: The oven has both imperial and metric weight measurements.BEEP CHOICE: The oven has both Beep On ...
Page 15 - Keep Warm Feature
13 Selecting Power & Cook Time Example: To cook at P 6 (MEDIUM) power for 1 minute 30 seconds 1. Press 5 times. • Press Power Level until the desiredpower level appearsin the display window. 2. • Set Cooking Time us- ing number pads. 3. • Press Start . Cooking will start. The time in thedispla...
Page 16 - Popcorn Feature
14 Popcorn Feature Example: To pop 3.5 oz. of popcorn 1. Press once • Press Popcorn until the desired size appears in the display window. Press Weight once twice 3 times 3.5 oz. (99 g ) 3.0 oz. (85 g ) 1.75 oz. (50 g ) 2. For NN-SN643S For NN-SN653S or optional • (see More/Less Feature) 3. • Press S...
Page 17 - Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature; Preparation For Freezing:
15 Example: To defrost 1.5 pounds of meat Place food on microwave safe dish. 1. • Press Inverter Turbo Defrost . 2. • Enter weight of the food using the num-ber pads. 3. • Press Start . Defrosting will start. The time will count down. Larger weight foods will cause a sig-nal midway through defrostin...
Page 18 - Defrosting Tips & Techniques
16 Defrosting Tips & Techniques (continued) FOOD DEFROST TIME at P3 mins (per lb) DURING DEFROSTING AFTER DEFROSTING Stand Time Rinse Fish and Seafood Crabmeat[up to 3 lbs. (1.4 kg )] 6 Break apart/Rearrange 5 min. YES Fish Steaks 4 to 6 Turn over Fish Fillets 4 to 6 Turn over/Rearrange/Shield e...
Page 19 - Sensor Cook
17 Sensor Reheat Feature This sensor feature allows you to reheat cooked, refrigerated food without setting time. The oven simplifi es programming. Example: To reheat a plate of food 1. • Press Sensor Reheat . 2. For NN-SN643S For NN-SN653S or optional • (see More/Less Feature)( page 14) 3. • Pres...
Page 20 - Sensor Cook Chart
18 Sensor Cook Chart Recipe Serving/Weight Hints 1. Oatmeal ½ - 1 cup (40 - 80 g ) Place oatmeal in a microwave safe serving bowl with no cover. Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation. 2. Breakfast Sausage 2 - 8 links Follow manufacturers' directions for preparation of pre-cooked breakfast...
Page 21 - Microwave Recipes; OMELET; CASSEROLE
19 Microwave Recipes OMELET Basic Omelet 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 2 eggs2 tablespoons milk salt and ground black pepper, if desired Heat butter in a microwave safe 9-inch pie plate, 20 seconds at p10, or until melted. Turn the plate to coat the bottom with butter. Meanwhile, combine the rema...
Page 22 - Timer Feature; To Use as a Kitchen Timer:
20 Timer Feature This feature allows you to program the oven as a kitchen timer. It can also be used to program a standing time after cooking is completed and/or to program a delay start. To Use as a Kitchen Timer: Example: To count down 5 minutes. 1. or • Press Timer/Clock once. 2. • Set desired am...
Page 23 - Microwave shortcuts
21 Microwave shortcuts FOOD POWER TIME (in mins.) DIRECTIONS To separate refrigerated Bacon , 1 pound (450 g ) P10 (HIGH) 30 sec. Remove wrapper and place in microwave safe dish. After heating, use a plastic spatula to separate slices. To soften Brown Sugar 1 cup (250 ml) P10 (HIGH) 20 - 30 sec. Pla...
Page 26 - Cooking Techniques
24 Cooking Techniques (continued) Covering As with conventional cooking, moisture evaporates during microwave cooking. Cas-serole lids or plastic wrap are used for a tighter seal. When using plastic wrap, vent the plastic wrap by folding back part of the plastic wrap from the edge of the dish to all...
Page 27 - Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven
25 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 theGlass Tray in the proper position and press Stop/Reset Pad to clear the Display. Label: Do...
Page 28 - Before Requesting Service; These things are normal:; PROBLEM
26 Before Requesting Service These things are normal: The oven causes interference with my TV. Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, blow dryers, etc. It d...
Page 29 - Limited Warranty & Customer Services Directory
27 Limited Warranty & Customer Services Directory (For U.S.A and Puerto Rico only) PANASONIC CONSUMER MARKETING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA,DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICAOne Panasonic Way, Secaucus, new Jersey 07094 Panasonic Consumer Microwave Oven Limited Warranty Limited Warr...
Page 30 - Quick Guide to Operation
28 Quick Guide to Operation Feature How to Operate To set Clock ( page 11) Press twice. Enter time of day. Thru Press once. or or To Use Child Safety Lock ( page 11) To Set: Press 3 times. To Cancel: Press 3 times. To Use Power and Time ( page 13) Press to select Power Level. Set cooking time....
Page 31 - Specifi cations
29 Specifi cations NN-SN653S NN-SN643S Power Source: 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 12.4 A, 1,480 W Cooking Power:* 1,200 W Outside Dimensions(W x D x H): 20 11/16 " x 15 13 / 16 " x 12 ¼" (525 mm x 401 mm x 310 mm) Oven Cavity Dimensions (W x D x H): 13 15 / 16 " x 14 3 / 8 " x...
Page 32 - User’s Record
30 User’s Record The serial number of this product may be found on the back side of the oven or on the left side of the control panel. You should note the model number and the serial number of this oven in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase for future refe...