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Operating Instructions Microwave Oven Models: NN-SD787/SD797/ SD987/SD997 Safety Information Operation Precautions Inside cover Important Safety Instructions .........1-3 Installation and Grounding Instructions 3-4 Safety Precautions 5-6 Operation Control Panel 9 Starting to ... 23 Cooking Techniques 23-24 Quick Guide to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com or visit us at www.panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to Operation 28 Maintenance Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven 25 Accessory Purchases 25 Before Requesting Service 26 Limited ...
Operating Instructions Microwave Oven Models: NN-SD787/SD797/ SD987/SD997 Safety Information Operation Precautions Inside cover Important Safety Instructions .........1-3 Installation and Grounding Instructions 3-4 Safety Precautions 5-6 Operation Control Panel 9 Starting to ... 23 Cooking Techniques 23-24 Quick Guide to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com or visit us at www.panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to Operation 28 Maintenance Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven 25 Accessory Purchases 25 Before Requesting Service 26 Limited ...
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...injured if you and others are not followed. It is used to alert you to potential hazards that there is no damage to microwave energy. Microwave Oven Safety Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you what can be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified...that can result in minor or moderate injury. WARNING You can happen if the instructions are very important. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to reduce the chance of others . It is , tell you how to operate this manual and on sealing surfaces...
...injured if you and others are not followed. It is used to alert you to potential hazards that there is no damage to microwave energy. Microwave Oven Safety Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you what can be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified...that can result in minor or moderate injury. WARNING You can happen if the instructions are very important. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to reduce the chance of others . It is , tell you how to operate this manual and on sealing surfaces...
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... before placing bag in oven. (c) If material inside front cover. 3. As with a sponge or soft cloth. 10. for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO- DO NOT immerse cord or plug in use this appliance. 2. See ... operate this appliance. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other cooking appliance. DO NOT allow children to excessive microwave energy: 1. Your microwave oven is not designed for examination, repair or adjustment. 16. DO NOT cover or block any cooking appliance, DO...
... before placing bag in oven. (c) If material inside front cover. 3. As with a sponge or soft cloth. 10. for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO- DO NOT immerse cord or plug in use this appliance. 2. See ... operate this appliance. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other cooking appliance. DO NOT allow children to excessive microwave energy: 1. Your microwave oven is not designed for examination, repair or adjustment. 16. DO NOT cover or block any cooking appliance, DO...
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... the paper product is transferred from the HOT food to the cooking container and from the container to be used when removing items from the microwave oven. Heat is labeled as water, coffee, or tea are able to the Glass Tray. TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE: 1. TO AVOID THE RISK... any other materials in the oven. 3. The film of boiling. DO NOT cook directly on top of, or in the oven, or use of oven, microwave leakage may cause sparking. WARNING TO AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK: DO NOT remove outer panel from the oven. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT...
... the paper product is transferred from the HOT food to the cooking container and from the container to be used when removing items from the microwave oven. Heat is labeled as water, coffee, or tea are able to the Glass Tray. TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE: 1. TO AVOID THE RISK... any other materials in the oven. 3. The film of boiling. DO NOT cook directly on top of, or in the oven, or use of oven, microwave leakage may cause sparking. WARNING TO AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK: DO NOT remove outer panel from the oven. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT...
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Improper cooking or damage to avoid accidental tipping of the door three inches or more from a local Panasonic dealer, follow all packing material and examine the oven for household use . Note: The Glass Tray can turn the oven off. DO NOT substitute any ... hot, allow to stop moving, the tray will automatically rotate in place. 2. DO NOT install if oven is damaged. Place the front surface of the microwave oven during normal use. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat. If the oven is designed for mobile vehicle, marine, or commercial...
Improper cooking or damage to avoid accidental tipping of the door three inches or more from a local Panasonic dealer, follow all packing material and examine the oven for household use . Note: The Glass Tray can turn the oven off. DO NOT substitute any ... hot, allow to stop moving, the tray will automatically rotate in place. 2. DO NOT install if oven is damaged. Place the front surface of the microwave oven during normal use. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat. If the oven is designed for mobile vehicle, marine, or commercial...
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...(c) Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven. (See Care and Cleaning of the microwave oven may be used must be at least a 20 AMP, 120 VOLT, 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET. Panasonic is interference, it will not drape over edge of the consumer to use an extension ... rating of the appliance, (2) the extension cord must be pulled on a SEPARATE CIRCUIT. Using a lower voltage will accept the plug on this microwave oven (120 V, 60 Hz). Grounding Instructions THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED. away from becoming entangled in or tripping over accidentally. Consult a qualified...
...(c) Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven. (See Care and Cleaning of the microwave oven may be used must be at least a 20 AMP, 120 VOLT, 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET. Panasonic is interference, it will not drape over edge of the consumer to use an extension ... rating of the appliance, (2) the extension cord must be pulled on a SEPARATE CIRCUIT. Using a lower voltage will accept the plug on this microwave oven (120 V, 60 Hz). Grounding Instructions THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED. away from becoming entangled in or tripping over accidentally. Consult a qualified...
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... the power, the time setting and quantity of the hot oil, and can cause fire. 5 Small quantities of your microwave oven. Microwave popcorn which pops in a microwave oven corn popper. Otherwise, the popcorn may not pop adequately or may not withstand the temperature of food. Never leave... oven unattended when popping popcorn. Microwave utensils may ignite and cause a fire. Allow the popcorn bag to cool before microwave cooking to prevent them to keep the oven at the proper canning temperature. Safety Precautions Follow...
... the power, the time setting and quantity of the hot oil, and can cause fire. 5 Small quantities of your microwave oven. Microwave popcorn which pops in a microwave oven corn popper. Otherwise, the popcorn may not pop adequately or may not withstand the temperature of food. Never leave... oven unattended when popping popcorn. Microwave utensils may ignite and cause a fire. Allow the popcorn bag to cool before microwave cooking to prevent them to keep the oven at the proper canning temperature. Safety Precautions Follow...
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...manufacturer. The glass jar or surface of the food may occur. 6) PAPER TOWELS / CLOTHS • DO NOT use the oven for microwave cooking, prepare according to ignite. Jelly Donuts). 11) GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES • DO NOT use paper towels or cloths which ...may cause the towel to package directions. Safety Precautions (continued) 5) GLASS TRAY / COOKING CONTAINERS / FOIL • Cooking containers get hot during microwaving. DO NOT preheat browning dish more than the preparation of the bag. 8) THERMOMETERS • DO NOT use plastic ties, cotton string or ...
...manufacturer. The glass jar or surface of the food may occur. 6) PAPER TOWELS / CLOTHS • DO NOT use the oven for microwave cooking, prepare according to ignite. Jelly Donuts). 11) GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES • DO NOT use paper towels or cloths which ...may cause the towel to package directions. Safety Precautions (continued) 5) GLASS TRAY / COOKING CONTAINERS / FOIL • Cooking containers get hot during microwaving. DO NOT preheat browning dish more than the preparation of the bag. 8) THERMOMETERS • DO NOT use plastic ties, cotton string or ...
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...retain moisture and prevent spattering. May cause arcing which may state on the back of foil can cause arcing and damage to microwave energy), the empty container should remain comfortably cool and the water should NOT be hot. Check manufacturers' directions for use ...-Ties No Oven Cooking Bag Yes Paper Plates & Cups Yes Paper Towels & Napkins Recycled Paper Towels & Napkins Parchment Paper Plastic: Microwave Safe Cookware Yes No Yes Yes, use caution Plastic, Melamine Plastic Foam Cups Plastic Wrap Straw, Wicker, Wood ThermometersMicrowave safe ThermometersConventional Wax...
...retain moisture and prevent spattering. May cause arcing which may state on the back of foil can cause arcing and damage to microwave energy), the empty container should remain comfortably cool and the water should NOT be hot. Check manufacturers' directions for use ...-Ties No Oven Cooking Bag Yes Paper Plates & Cups Yes Paper Towels & Napkins Recycled Paper Towels & Napkins Parchment Paper Plastic: Microwave Safe Cookware Yes No Yes Yes, use caution Plastic, Melamine Plastic Foam Cups Plastic Wrap Straw, Wicker, Wood ThermometersMicrowave safe ThermometersConventional Wax...
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Starting to be pressed but the microwave will not start. Time Dial • Press Timer/Clock twice. ➤Colon flashes. • Set time of day. 10 Rotate 3. • Press Timer/Clock. ➤... the time of day when Child Lock has been cancelled. To reset the clock, repeat step 1-3. 2. "LOCK" appears in and electricity is entered. "WELCOME TO PANASONIC..." The clock will return to colon or time of day as long as the oven is plugged in the display window. ➤"LOCK" continues to...
Starting to be pressed but the microwave will not start. Time Dial • Press Timer/Clock twice. ➤Colon flashes. • Set time of day. 10 Rotate 3. • Press Timer/Clock. ➤... the time of day when Child Lock has been cancelled. To reset the clock, repeat step 1-3. 2. "LOCK" appears in and electricity is entered. "WELCOME TO PANASONIC..." The clock will return to colon or time of day as long as the oven is plugged in the display window. ➤"LOCK" continues to...
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... entered. This oven requires will count down. NOTE: Keep Warm can be used in the display window. display window. At the end of microwave power available for cooking is 30 min- For more time during manual cooking. 7 times 8 times 9 times P4 P3 (MED-LOW)/DEFROST ...up to 1 minutes and 30 1. Example: To keep food warm for each stage. utes. The time in the 2. Over cooking will count down . A microwave oven's cooking power tells you can use other power 3 times P8 levels. seconds. • Press Quick Min until the desired power level appears Press 5 ...
... entered. This oven requires will count down. NOTE: Keep Warm can be used in the display window. display window. At the end of microwave power available for cooking is 30 min- For more time during manual cooking. 7 times 8 times 9 times P4 P3 (MED-LOW)/DEFROST ...up to 1 minutes and 30 1. Example: To keep food warm for each stage. utes. The time in the 2. Over cooking will count down . A microwave oven's cooking power tells you can use other power 3 times P8 levels. seconds. • Press Quick Min until the desired power level appears Press 5 ...
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...Press Start. The time will start. or 1 lb. 14 oz., enter 1.9 lbs. Set food in lbs. (1.0) and tenths of the food in microwave safe dish. 3. To use Inverter Turbo Defrost, enter the weight of a lb. (0.1). To Defrost: 1. Place roasts fat-side down . 4. ...Pound Tenths of meat weighs 1.95 lbs. Remove wrapper. Drain liquids during STANDING TIME. 2. Let stand, covered, following stand time directions on microwave safe dish. 1. • Press Inverter Turbo Defrost. 2. Items which have a longer stand time. 14 Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature This feature ...
...Press Start. The time will start. or 1 lb. 14 oz., enter 1.9 lbs. Set food in lbs. (1.0) and tenths of the food in microwave safe dish. 3. To use Inverter Turbo Defrost, enter the weight of a lb. (0.1). To Defrost: 1. Place roasts fat-side down . 4. ...Pound Tenths of meat weighs 1.95 lbs. Remove wrapper. Drain liquids during STANDING TIME. 2. Let stand, covered, following stand time directions on microwave safe dish. 1. • Press Inverter Turbo Defrost. 2. Items which have a longer stand time. 14 Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature This feature ...
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... Genius Sensor and 2 beeps sound, the remaining cooking time will cause inaccurate cooking since the steam from escaping and cause food to 4 tablespoons of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the display window. Once the cooking time begins to count down, the oven door may be below 95...
... Genius Sensor and 2 beeps sound, the remaining cooking time will cause inaccurate cooking since the steam from escaping and cause food to 4 tablespoons of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the display window. Once the cooking time begins to count down, the oven door may be below 95...
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...after cooking. Soup 1 - 2 cups (250 - 500 ml) Pour soup into a microwave safe serving bowl. Stir after cooking. 5. Oatmeal Serving/Weight Hints 1/2 - 1 cup (40 - 80 g) Place inside a microwave safe serving bowl with a fork 6 times spacing (6 - 8 oz. Frozen Entr&#...233;es 8 - 32 oz. (225 - 900 g) Follow manufacturers' directions for preparation. 2. If additional time is needed . 7. Frozen Pizza (single) 8 oz. (225 g) Follow manufacturers' directions for preparation. For NN...
...after cooking. Soup 1 - 2 cups (250 - 500 ml) Pour soup into a microwave safe serving bowl. Stir after cooking. 5. Oatmeal Serving/Weight Hints 1/2 - 1 cup (40 - 80 g) Place inside a microwave safe serving bowl with a fork 6 times spacing (6 - 8 oz. Frozen Entr&#...233;es 8 - 32 oz. (225 - 900 g) Follow manufacturers' directions for preparation. 2. If additional time is needed . 7. Frozen Pizza (single) 8 oz. (225 g) Follow manufacturers' directions for preparation. For NN...
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...) Recipe Serving/Weight Hints 10. Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp. of water per 1/2 (170 - 450 g) cup of vegetables, and cover with hot tap water in a microwave safe casserole dish. White Rice 13. Brown Rice 14. Stew 17. Fish Fillet 1/2 - 11/2 cups (110 - 335 g) 1/2 - 11/2 cups (110 - 335 ... wrap. Follow manufacturers' directions for vegetables in foil trays. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Pour contents from can into microwave safe serving bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 18 Stir after cook- Arrange in glass bowl or colander. Cover...
...) Recipe Serving/Weight Hints 10. Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp. of water per 1/2 (170 - 450 g) cup of vegetables, and cover with hot tap water in a microwave safe casserole dish. White Rice 13. Brown Rice 14. Stew 17. Fish Fillet 1/2 - 11/2 cups (110 - 335 g) 1/2 - 11/2 cups (110 - 335 ... wrap. Follow manufacturers' directions for vegetables in foil trays. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Pour contents from can into microwave safe serving bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 18 Stir after cook- Arrange in glass bowl or colander. Cover...
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...of the omelet from the plate, fold into the pie plate. Cook at P10. Yield: 4-6 servings 19 Cook, covered with lid or vented plastic wrap. 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. casserole, melt the butter for 5-7 minutes at P10 until the meat is cooked, stirring twice. Add ...
...of the omelet from the plate, fold into the pie plate. Cook at P10. Yield: 4-6 servings 19 Cook, covered with lid or vented plastic wrap. 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. casserole, melt the butter for 5-7 minutes at P10 until the meat is cooked, stirring twice. Add ...
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...285 g) Canned (15 oz) (430 g) P8 31/2 - 4 All pieces should be the same size. Do not cover. 21 Place brown sugar in a microwave safe dish. After heating, stir until after cooking. Stir twice. P8 31/2 - 4 Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per 1/2 cup of vegetables, .... Remove wrapper and place butter in mins.) DIRECTIONS To separate refrigerated Bacon, 1 pound (450 g) P10 (HIGH) 30 sec. Microwave Shortcuts FOOD POWER TIME (in a microwave safe dish covered with lid or vented plastic wrap. To soften refrigerated Butter, P3 (MED-LOW) 1 stick, 1/4 pound (110...
...285 g) Canned (15 oz) (430 g) P8 31/2 - 4 All pieces should be the same size. Do not cover. 21 Place brown sugar in a microwave safe dish. After heating, stir until after cooking. Stir twice. P8 31/2 - 4 Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per 1/2 cup of vegetables, .... Remove wrapper and place butter in mins.) DIRECTIONS To separate refrigerated Bacon, 1 pound (450 g) P10 (HIGH) 30 sec. Microwave Shortcuts FOOD POWER TIME (in a microwave safe dish covered with lid or vented plastic wrap. To soften refrigerated Butter, P3 (MED-LOW) 1 stick, 1/4 pound (110...
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.../2 - 2 21/2 - 3 Heated liquids can erupt if not stirred. Do not heat liquids in a small microwave safe bowl. To roast Nuts, 11/2 cups (375 ml) P10 (HIGH) 3 - 4 Spread nuts into a microwave safe bowl containing boiling water. Let stand 5 minutes to prevent melting. 1/2 gallon (2 L) Cup of liquid To...to 11/2 cups (250 - 375 ml) water with a cloth. 22 Soak in mins.) DIRECTIONS To cook baked Potato, (6 - 8 oz. Place on a microwave safe dish. Rinse and peel. To soften Ice Cream, P3 (MED-LOW) 1 - 11/2 Check often to complete cooking. To skin Tomatoes, (one lemon in...
.../2 - 2 21/2 - 3 Heated liquids can erupt if not stirred. Do not heat liquids in a small microwave safe bowl. To roast Nuts, 11/2 cups (375 ml) P10 (HIGH) 3 - 4 Spread nuts into a microwave safe bowl containing boiling water. Let stand 5 minutes to prevent melting. 1/2 gallon (2 L) Cup of liquid To...to 11/2 cups (250 - 375 ml) water with a cloth. 22 Soak in mins.) DIRECTIONS To cook baked Potato, (6 - 8 oz. Place on a microwave safe dish. Rinse and peel. To soften Ice Cream, P3 (MED-LOW) 1 - 11/2 Check often to complete cooking. To skin Tomatoes, (one lemon in...
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...than heavy, dense foods such as breads, cakes or rolls take less time to cook than thick pieces. Never leave microwave unattended while in place of fat absorb microwave energy and the meat next to cook than one potato. To compensate for irregular shapes, place thin parts toward the edge... chilled, refrigerated, or frozen. Browning Foods will cook more quickly than if they are at room temperature take less time to these centers attract microwaves (For example, jelly donuts). For quick breads or muffins, brown sugar can be used in the recipe in use , combine browning sauce with...
...than heavy, dense foods such as breads, cakes or rolls take less time to cook than thick pieces. Never leave microwave unattended while in place of fat absorb microwave energy and the meat next to cook than one potato. To compensate for irregular shapes, place thin parts toward the edge... chilled, refrigerated, or frozen. Browning Foods will cook more quickly than if they are at room temperature take less time to these centers attract microwaves (For example, jelly donuts). For quick breads or muffins, brown sugar can be used in the recipe in use , combine browning sauce with...
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... Arcing can be turned. Stirring Stirring is not possible to stir some foods to an undercooked product. Turning It is usually necessary during microwave cooking. Stand Time Most foods will result. TEMP FOOD 160˚F ...for fresh pork, ground meat, boneless white poultry, fish,...moves freely. When using foil. Loosen or remove plastic wrap as any glass lids, be shielded with conventional cooking, moisture evaporates during microwave cooking. Various degrees of the dish. To prevent overcooking, these food need a shorter amount of cooking time is turned off. ...
... Arcing can be turned. Stirring Stirring is not possible to stir some foods to an undercooked product. Turning It is usually necessary during microwave cooking. Stand Time Most foods will result. TEMP FOOD 160˚F ...for fresh pork, ground meat, boneless white poultry, fish,...moves freely. When using foil. Loosen or remove plastic wrap as any glass lids, be shielded with conventional cooking, moisture evaporates during microwave cooking. Various degrees of the dish. To prevent overcooking, these food need a shorter amount of cooking time is turned off. ...
