Panasonic Browner Microwave Oven Nn G354 Operating Instructions

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Oven Components Diagram
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External Air Vent
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Internal Air Vent
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Door Safety Lock System
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Exhaust Air Vent
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Control Panel
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Identification Plate
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Glass Tray
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Menu Label
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Roller Ring
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Heat/Vapor Barrier Film
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Waveguide Cover
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PARTS DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
Instructions / Operating Manual (this book)  F00036N60AP
Glass Tray  A06015G10XN
Roller Ring Assembly F290D6E70XP
Wire Rack F060V5G51XN
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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 any
complete program, the oven will beep 5 times.
Display Window
Auto Cook  Pad 
(☛ page 13,16)
Timer/Clock  Pad
(☛ page 11,18)
Quick Min/StartPadOne tap allows oven to
begin functioning. If door is
opened or Stop/ResetPad
is pressed once during oven
operation, StartPad must
be pressed again to restart
oven.
Number Pads
Serving/WeightPad
(☛page 13, 16)
Power/Defrost Pad
(☛ page 12,18) Brown Pad 
(☛ page 14)
Stop/Reset PadBefore cooking:One tap
clears memory.
During cooking:One tap
temporarily stops the cooking
process. Another tap cancels
all your instructions and time
of day or colon appears in
the Display Window.
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							Child Safety Lock
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Setting the Clock
Example: To set 11:25 a.m. or p.m.  
1.• Press Timer/Clock
twice.
➤Colon flashes.
2.• Enter time of day using
the number pads.
➤Time appears in 
the display window;
colon continues 
flashing.
3.• Press Timer/Clock.
➤Colon stops flash-
ing; time of day is 
entered. 
NOTES:
1. To reset the clock, repeat step 1-3.
2. The clock will retain the time of day as
long as the oven is plugged in and
electricity is supplied.
3. Clock is a 12 hour display.
4. Oven will not operate while colon is
flashing.
This feature prevents the electronic oper-
ation of the oven until cancelled. It does
not lock the door.
To Set:• Press Stop/Reset3
times. “Child” appears
in the display window.
➤Child continues to 
be displayed until 
Child Lock is can-
celled. Keypads 
may be pressed but
the microwave will 
not start.
To Cancel:• Press Stop/Reset3
times. 
➤The display will 
return to colon or 
time of day when 
Child Lock has 
been cancelled.
Starting to Use
Your Oven!
1.• Plug into a properly
grounded electrical
outlet.
The oven automatical-
ly defaults to the impe-
rial measure system
(oz).
2.• Press Quick Min/Start
to convert to metric.
Verify your selection in
the display window.
3.• Press Stop/Reset.
➤Colon appears in 
the display window.
Display Window
If you wish to
use metric
system (g):
NOTE:
You can set Child Lock feature when the
display shows a colon or time of day.
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Selecting Power
& Cook Time
NOTES:
1. For more than one stage cooking, repeat
steps 1 and 2 for each stage of cooking
before pressing Quick Min/StartPad.
The maximum number of stages for
cooking is 5. When operating, two beeps
will sound between each stage. Five
beeps will sound at the end of the entire
sequence.
2. When selecting HIGHpower for the first
stage, you may begin at step 2.
3. When selecting HIGHpower, the maxi-
mum programmable time is 30 minutes.
For other power levels, the maximum
time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
4. For reheating, use HIGHfor liquids,
MEDIUMfor most foods and MEDIUM
for dense foods.
5. For defrosting, use DEFROST.
6. When setting cooking stage, HIGH
power can not be set continuously for 2
stages.
DO NOT OVER COOK.This oven requires
less time to cook than an older unit. Over
cooking will cause food to dry out and may
cause a fire. A microwave oven’s cooking
power tells you the amount of microwave
power available for cooking.Example: To cook at MEDIUM power
for 1 minute 30 seconds  
1.• Press Power/Defrost
until the desired power
level appears in the
display window.
2.• Set Cooking Time
using number pads.
3.• Press Quick Min/Start.
➤Cooking will start. 
The time in the 
display window will 
count down. Press 3 times.
Press
once
twice
3 times
4 timesPower Level
HIGH
DEFROSTMEDIUM
LOW
Quick Min Feature
NOTES:
1. Within one minute after closing the door,
you can set Quick Min, otherwise, the
oven will beep twice.
2. If desired, you can use other power lev-
els. Select desired power level before
setting cooking time.
3. After setting the time by Quick Min/Start
Pad, you cannot use Number Pads.
4. Quick Min/StartPad can be used to
add more time during manual cooking.
1.• Press Quick Min/Start.
➤Cooking for one 
minute by HIGH 
power will start 
immediately.
2.• Press Quick Min/Start
Pad to add more time
during cooking. To veri-
fy the additional cook-
ing time, check the
Display Window.
(up to 10 taps/minutes)
To add more
cooking time:
This feature allows you to set or add
cooking time in 1 minute increments up to
10 minutes.
To Set Cooking Time:
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Popcorn Feature
Example: To pop 3.0 oz. of popcorn  
1.• Press Auto Cook
twice.
Press Serving/Weight
until the desired size
appears in the display
window.
(see Additional  Method
for Cooking Popcorn)
2.
4.• Press Quick Min/Start .
➤After several
seconds, cooking 
time appears on the 
Display Window and 
begins to count down.
3.
To control by 1 or 0 pad:
1 tap = More+
2 taps = More++
1 taps = Less-
2 taps = Less-- Press twice
Optionalor
Press
once
twiceWeight
3.5 oz (99 g)
3.0 oz (85 g)
NOTES ON POPCORN FEATURE:
1. Pop one bag at a time.
2. Place bag in oven according to manu-
facturers’ directions.
3. Start with popcorn at room temperature.
4. To obtain best cooking results, fold in
the four corners of the bag, so that the
bag turns freely.
5. After popping, allow the contents of the
bag to cool for a few minutes before
opening. Open bag carefully away from
face and body because popcorn and
steam are extremely hot.
6. Do not reheat unpopped kernels or
reuse bag.
7. If popcorn is of a different weight than
listed, follow instructions on popcorn
package. Never leave the oven unat-
tended. If popping slows to 2 to 3 sec-
onds between pops, stop oven.
Overcooking can cause fire.REMARK: 
1. Popcorn bags of various weight may
have the same cooking time.
2. Cooking time for popcorn may vary
with power line voltage.
Additional Method for Cooking Popcorn:
When using popcorn pad, the weight may
not be the same as offered. By using the
number pad 1or 0, the programs can
be adjusted to cook popcorn for a heavier
or lighter weight.
Press 1or 0pads before pressing Start.
Press
Press
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Brown Feature
This feature allows you to brown, crisp, or
toast the surface of your food.
Example: To brown for 3 minutes  
1.• Press BrownPad.
2.• Set Cooking Time
using number pads.
3.•Press Quick Min/Start Pad.➤Cooking time will 
appear on the 
Display Window 
and begin to count 
down.Place food to be Browned on Wire Rack
and place Wire Rack on Glass Tray. A
heat-resistant dish can be placed under-
neath Wire Rack to catch oil drippings
from foods. Press Brown pad, set the time
and start the oven. If needed, the food
being Browned can be turned over after
half the Browning time has elapsed.
When the oven door is opened, the pro-
gram is interrupted. Carefully take out
wire rack using oven mitts, turn the food
over, and place it back into oven. Close
the door and restart oven. While
Browning, the oven door can be opened
at any time to check the food. 
Caution: 
Food and accessories will be hot after-
browning. Use oven mitts when handling.  Directions for Browning
When Browning, heat is radiated from the
two elements at the top of the oven. The
Browning elements do not require pre-
heating. Browning is particularly useful for
reheating crispy foods such as fried chick-
en or chicken nuggets. It is also suitable
for hot sandwiches and au gratin dishes.Press
Wire Rack
Heat-resistant dish Glass Tray
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							Defrosting Tips & Techniques
Preparation For Freezing:
1. Freeze meats, poultry, and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. Place 
wax paper between layers.
2. Package in heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags (labeled “For Freezer”), or freezer paper.
3. Remove as much air as possible.
4. Seal securely, date, and label.
To Defrost:
1. Remove wrapper. This helps moisture to evaporate. Juices from food can get hot and cook the food. 2. Set food in microwave safe dish. 
3. Place roasts fat-side down. Place whole poultry breast-side down.
4. Select power and minimum time so that items will be under-defrosted.
5. Drain liquids during defrosting.
6. Turn over (invert) items during defrosting.
7. Shield edges and ends if needed. (See Cooking Techniques).
After Defrosting:
1. Large items may be icy in the center. Defrosting will complete during STANDING TIME.
2. Let stand, covered, following stand time directions on this page.
3. Rinse foods indicated in the chart.
4. Items which have been layered should be rinsed separately or have a longer stand time.
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DEFROST AFTER DEFROSTING
FOOD TIME 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
MeatTurn over/Remove defrosted
Ground Meat 4 to 5 portion/Shield edges10 min.
Roasts 4 to 8 Turn over/Shield ends and 
30 min. in refrig.[21/2-4 lbs. (1.1-1.8 kg)] defrosted surface
Chops/Steak 6 to 8 Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends
and defrosted surface
Ribs/T-bone 6 to 8 Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends
and defrosted surface
5 min. NO
Stew Meat 4 to 8 Break apart/Rearrange/
Remove defrosted pieces
Liver (thinly sliced) 4 to 6 Drain liquid/Turn over/
Separate pieces
Bacon (sliced) 4 Turn over - - - -
Poultry
Chicken, Whole 4 to 6 Turn over/Shield
20 min. in refrig.[up to 3 lbs. (1.4 kg)]
Cutlets 4 to 6 Break apart/Turn over/
Remove defrosted Pieces5 min. 
YES
Pieces 4 to 6 Break apart/Turn over/Shield
Cornish Hens 6 to 8 Turn over/Shield10 min.
Turkey Breast 6 Turn over/Shield
20 min. in refrig.[5-6 lbs. (2.3-2.7 kg)]
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NOTES:For best results, follow these
recommendations:
1. All foods must be previously cooked.
2. Foods should always be covered loose-
ly with plastic wrap, wax paper or
casserole lid.
3. All foods should have a covered stand
time of 3 to 5 minutes.
4. DO NOT reheat bread and pastry prod-
ucts using Auto Reheat. Use manual
power and time instead.
5. DO NOT reheat beverages.
6. Times are based on an approximate
serving size of 4 oz.
7. A plate of food is normally 3-4 servings. This feature allows you to reheat 1 to 4
servings of precooked refrigerator temper-
ature foods without setting power and time.These are tested and pre-timed (based
on the power rating of this oven) for the
quantity of food listed in the chart on page
17. Locale, power fluctuations and per-
sonal tastes are not taken into account.
Should you prefer your food cooked dif-
ferently, use power and time method
shown on page 12.
Example: To reheat  2 servings of casserole
1.• Press Auto Cook
once.
2.• Press Serving/Weight
until the desired num-
ber of servings appears
on the Display Window.
3.• Press Quick Min/Start.
➤Cooking begins and 
the time will count 
down.Example:  To cook 2 pieces of Potatoes
Press Auto
Reheat pad to
indicate num-
ber or servings
once
twice
3 times
4 timesAverage
Serving
Size
4-6 oz.
8 oz.
12 oz.
16 oz.Time
will vary
depending on
size and
wattage of oven
1.• Press Auto Cookuntil
desired menu number
appears on Display
Window.
2.• Press Serving/Weight
until the desired quan-
tity appears on the
Display Window.
3.• Press Quick Min/Start.
➤Cooking begins and 
the time will count 
down.
Press 3 times
Press twice
Auto Reheat     
FeatureAuto Cook      
Feature
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							Auto Cook Chart
Category Serving/Weight Hints
1. Reheat 1, 2, 3, 4 servings see page 16.
2. Popcorn3.5, 3.0 oz see page 13.  
(99, 85 g)
3. Potatoes1, 2, 3, 4 pieces Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing  
(6 to 8 oz. each) around surface. Place potato or potatoes  
(170 - 225 g) around edge of paper-towel-lined Glass Tray 
(Turntable), at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Do 
not cover. Let stand 5 minutes to complete 
cooking.
4. Frozen6, 10, 16 oz. Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp. of water per  
Vegetables(170, 300, 450 g)
1/2cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or 
vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until 
after cooking. (Not suitable for vegetables in 
butter or sauce.) After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange.
5. Frozen1, 2, 3 sticks Place frozen garlic bread stick/s on wire rack.  
Garlic( 1-2 oz , each ) A microwave/ heat safe dish can be placed 
Bread Stick( 28 - 56 g ) underneath wire rack to catch oil drippings. 
6. Grilled1 sandwich Place fresh sandwich on wire rack. When 
SandwichMicrowave oven beeps, turn sandwich over
using a spatula. Use oven mitts when touching
wire rack.
7.  Chicken4, 6, 8, 10 pcs Place pre-cooked chicken nuggets on wire 
Nuggetsrack. A microwave/ heat safe dish can be 
placed underneath wire rack to catch oil drip
pings.
8. Fried4, 8, 12 oz Place pre-cooked fried chicken on wire rack. A
Chicken( 110, 225, 340 g ) microwave/ heat safe dish can be placed 
underneath wire rack to catch oil drippings. 
When microwave oven beeps, turn chicken 
over using tongs. Use oven mitts when 
touching wire rack or dish.
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The following chart is the recommended serving/weights for Auto Cook.
* Category 1, 2, 3, 4
These menu items use microwave energy only. Place food onto the glass tray.
* Category 5, 6, 7, 8
These menu items use energy from both the microwave and the browner. Place food on
top of the wire rack.
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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 Delay
Time, the time on the display will con-
tinue to count down.
3. Stand time and Delay start cannot be
programmed before any automatic
Function. This is to prevent the starting
temperature of food from rising before
defrosting or cooking begins. A change
in starting temperature could cause
inaccurate results. CAUTION:
If oven lamp is lit while using the timer
feature, the oven is incorrectly pro-
gramed. Stop oven immediately and 
re-read instructions. 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.
Example: To count down 5 minutes.
1.• Press Timer/Clock
once.
2.• Set desired amount of
time using number
pads.
(up to 99 minutes and
99 seconds).
3.• Press Quick Min/Start.
➤Time will count 
down without oven 
operating.
To Set Stand Time: To Use  as a Kitchen Timer:
Example:  To cook at MEDIUM power
for 3 minutes, with stand
time of 5 minutes.
1.• Enter the desired
Power Level(see
page 12 for directions).
Set desired cooking time
using number pads.
3. 2.• Press Timer/Clock
once.
4.• Set desired amount of
Stand Time using
number pads. (up to
99 minutes and 99
seconds)
5.• Press Quick Min/Start.
➤Cooking will start. 
After cooking, stand 
time will count down 
without oven
operating.
Press 3 times
To Set Delay Start:
Example: To delay the start of cooking
for 5 minutes, and cook at
MEDIUMpower for 3 minutes.
1.
• Enter the desired
Power Level(see
page 12 for directions).
Set desired cooking time
using number pads.3.
• Press Timer/Clock
once.
2.• Enter desired amount
of delay time using
number pads. (up to
99 minutes and 99
seconds)
5. 4.• Press Quick Min/Start.
➤Delay time will count 
down. Then cooking 
will start.
Press 3 times
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