Panasonic Browner Microwave Oven Nn G463mf Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Browner Microwave Oven
Model: NN-G463
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Safety Information
Precautions.........................Inside cover
Important Safety Instructions.........1-4
Installation and Grounding
Instructions.......................................4-5
Safety...

© Copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 2003.
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.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID 
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO 
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door
operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is impor-
tant not to defeat or tamper with the safety...

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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 ENERGY,” found on the inside front 
cover. 
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 4.
4. As with any cooking appliance, DO...

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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 fire in the oven cavity:
(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or  
other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
(b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in 
oven. 
(c) If material inside...

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TO AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK: 
DO NOTremove outer panel from oven. Repairs must be done only by a qualified
service person. 
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO
MICROWAVE ENERGY: 
DO NOTtamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to
Door,  Control Panel Frame, Safety Interlock Switches, or any
other part of oven, microwave leakage may result. 
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE: 
1. DO NOToperate the oven empty. The microwave energy
will reflect continuously throughout the oven causing over-
heating and damage,...

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INSTALLATION AND
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Examine Your Oven
Unpack oven, remove all packing material and examine the oven for any dam-
age such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notify dealer
immediately if oven is damaged. DO NOT install if oven is damaged.
Placement of Oven
1. The oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface. Place the front surface of
the door three inches or more from the counter top edge to avoid accidental
tipping of the microwave oven during normal use. For...

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—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 it
is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a three wire extension cord that has a
three prong polarized grounding plug, and a three slot receptacle that will accept the plug
on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord...

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Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your 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, fire could result. 
1) HOME CANNING / STERILIZING / DRYING FOODS /
SMALL QUANTITIES OF FOODS
• DO NOTuse your oven for home canning. Your oven cannot maintain the food
at the proper canning temperature. The food may be contaminated and then
spoil.
• DO NOTuse the...

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5) GLASS TRAY / COOKING CONTAINERS / FOIL
• Cooking containers get hot during microwaving. Heat is transferred from the
HOT food to the container and the Glass Tray. Use pot holders when removing
containers from the oven or when removing lids or plastic wrap covers from
cooking containers, to avoid burns.
• The Glass Tray will get hot during cooking. It should be allowed to cool before
handling or before paper products, such as paper plates or microwave popcorn
bags, are placed in the oven for...

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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 for microwave cooking 
Browning Dish Yes only. Check browning dish information for instructions 
and heating chart. Do not preheat for more than 6 minutes.
Brown paper bags No May cause a fire in the oven....