Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product NNSN773S Panasonic
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Operating Instructions Microwave Oven Household Use Only Model No. NN-SN973S NN-SN773S Safety Information Precautions ............................ Inside cover Important Safety Instructions ............. 1-3 Installation and Grounding Instructions ...
D ANGER WARNING CA UTION Micr o w a v e Ov en Saf ety Y our 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.
1 WARNING Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven. Y our microwave oven is a cooking appliance and you should use as much care as you use with a stove or any other cooking appliance.
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. T o reduce the risk of fi re in the oven cavity: (a) DO NOT overcook food.
3 WARNING IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) TO A VOID THE RISK OF SHOCK: DO NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs must be done only by a quali fi ed service person.
4 INST ALLA TION AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Examine Y our 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.
5 INST ALLA TION 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 exer- cised in their use.
6 Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Y our Oven. IMPORT ANT 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, fi re could result.
7 5) GLASS TRA Y / COOKING CONT AINERS / FOIL • Cooking containers get hot during microwaving. Heat is transferred from the HOT food to the container and the Glass T ray . Use pot holders when remov- ing containers from the oven or when removing lids or plastic wrap covers from cooking containers, to avoid burns.
8 Cookware Guide ITEM MICROW A VE COMMENTS Aluminum Foil Y es 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.
9 Oven Components Diagram 1 External Air V ent 2 Internal Air V ent 3 Door Safety Lock System 4 Exhaust Air V ent 5 Control Panel 6 Identi fi cation Plate 7 Glass T ray 8 Roller Ring 9 Heat/V apor Ba.
10 Control Panel *The control panels of NN-SN973S/SN773S have same key layout. Display Window Popcorn Pad ( page 14) Power level Pad ( page 13) Number Pads Quick Min (More) Pad ( page 13, .
11 Starting T o Use Y our Oven! 1. Display Window • Plug into a properly grounded electrical out- let. Setting the Clock Example: T o Set 1 1:25 a.m. or p.m. 1. • Press Timer/Clock twice. Colon fl ashes. 2. • Enter time of day using the number pads.
12 Function Features This unique function of your P ANASONIC 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.
13 Selecting Power & Cook T ime Example: T o cook at P 6 (MEDIUM) power for 1 minute 30 seconds 1. Press 5 times. • Press Power Level until the desired power level appears in the display window . 2. • Set Cooking T ime us- ing number pads. 3. • Press Start .
14 Popcorn Feature Example: T o 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. or optional • (see More/Less Feature) 3.
15 Example: T o defrost 1.5 pounds of meat Place food on microwave safe dish. 1. • Press Inverter T urbo 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 defrosting.
16 Defrosting T ips & T echniques (continued) FOOD DEFROST TIME at P3 mins (per lb) DURING DEFROSTING AFTER DEFROSTING Stand Time Rinse Fish and Seafood Crabmeat [up to 3 lbs.
17 Sensor Reheat Feature This sensor feature allows you to reheat cooked, refrigerated food without setting time. The oven simpli fi es programming. Example: T o reheat a plate of food 1. • Press Sensor Reheat . 2. or optional • (see More/Less Feature) ( page 14) 3.
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 sausage.
19 Microwave Recipes OMELET Basic Omelet 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 2 eggs 2 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. T urn the plate to coat the bottom with butter .
20 T imer 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. T o Use as a Kitchen Timer: Example: T o count down 5 minutes.
21 Microwave shortcuts FOOD POWER TIME (in mins.) DIRECTIONS T o 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. T o soften Brown Sugar 1 cup (250 ml) P10 (HIGH) 20 - 30 sec.
22 Microwave shortcuts (continued) FOOD POWER TIME (in mins.) DIRECTIONS T o cook baked Potato , (6 - 8 oz. each) (170 - 220 g ) 1 2 P8 P8 3½ - 4 6 - 7 Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spac- ing around surface. Place potato or potatoes around the edge of paper-towel-lined glass tray (T urntable), at least 1 inch (2.
23 Food Characteristics Bone and Fat Both bone and fat affect cook- ing. Bones may cause irregular cooking. Meat next to the tips of bones may overcook while meat positioned under a large bone, such as a ham bone, may be undercooked. Large amounts of fat absorb microwave energy and the meat next to these areas may overcook.
24 Cooking T echniques (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 allow steam to escape.
25 Care and Cleaning of Y our 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 Glass T ray in the proper position and press Stop/Reset Pad to clear the Display .
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.
27 Limited W arranty & Customer Services Directory (For U.S.A and Puerto Rico only) PANASONIC CONSUMER MARKETING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Pa.
28 Quick Guide to Operation Feature How to Operate T o set Clock ( page 1 1) Press twice. Enter time of day . Press once. Thru T o Use Child Safety Lock ( page 1 1) T o Set: Press 3 times. T o Cancel: Press 3 times. T o Use Power and Time ( page 13) Press to select Power Level.
29 Speci fi cations NN-SN973S NN-SN773S Power Source: 120 V , 60 Hz Power Consumption: 12.7 A, 1,500 W 13.0 A, 1,550 W Cooking Power:* 1,250 W Outside Dimensions (W x D x H): 23 / " .
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. Y ou 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 reference.
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