Panasonic Micorwave Oven Nn Sd681 Owners Manual

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oven components diagram
qexternal air vent
w internal air vent
e door safety lock system
r exhaust air vent
t control Panel
y identification Plate 
\f glass tray
i roller ring
\b heat/vapor barrier film
(do not remove)
aWaveguide cover 
(do not remove)
µdoor release button
d Warning label
f dial
g Menu label
h Power supply cord
j Power supply Plug
\b
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control Panel
beep sound:
When a button is pressed correctly•b a beep will be heard.If a button is pressed and no beep is heard•b the unit did not or cannot accept the instruction.
When operating•b the oven will beep twice between programmed stages. At the end of any complete program•b the oven will beep 5 times.
note:
If no operation after cooking program setting•b 6 minutes later•b the oven will automatically cancel the cooking program. The display will return to clock or colon display.
Popcorn  Button
(* page 13)
*the control panels of 
nn\bsd68\fs/sd654b/
sd654W have same key
layout.
time/Weight 
and
sensor Menu  Dial   
Quick Min
Button
(* page 12)
stop/reset Button
sensor cook Button 
(* page 17)
sensor reheat  Button
(* page 17)
Keep Warm  Button
(* page 12)
inverter turbo
defrost  Button 
(* page 14)
display Window
More/less Button
(* page 13)
start Button
clock Button
(* page 11)
timer Button
(* page 21)
recipe store Button
(* page 16)
Power level Button
(* page 12)
inverter Melt &
soften Button 
(* page 19)
before cooking: One tap
clears all your instructions.
during cooking: One tap
temporarily stops the
cooking process. Another
tap cancels all your
instructions•b and time of
day or colon appears in the  display Window. After cooking program
setting•b one tap allows
oven to begin functioning.
If door is opened or
stop/reset  Button is
pressed once during oven
operation•b  start Button
must be pressed again to
restart oven.
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setting the clock
\f.• Press clock.
 Colon flashes.
2.• Set time of day using
Time Select Dial.
 Time appears in 
the display window;
colon continues 
flashing.
3.• Press  clock.
 Colon stops flash-
ing; time of day is 
entered. 
notes:
1. To reset the clock•b repeat step 1-3.
2. The clock will retain the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in andelectricity is supplied.
3. Clock is a 12-hour display. 4. Oven will not operate while colon is flashing.
starting to use
your ovenchild safety lock
This feature prevents the electronic oper-
ation of the oven until cancelled. It does
not lock the door.
note:
You can set Child Lock feature when the
display shows a colon or time of day.
to set:• Press  start3 times.
The symbol “ ”
appears in the display
window.
The symbol “ ” continues to be dis-
played until Child
Lock is cancelled.
Any button may be
pressed but the
microwave will not
start.
to cancel:• Press  stop/reset 3
times. 
 The display will 
return to colon or 
time of day when 
Child Lock has 
been cancelled.
\f.• Plug into a properly grounded electrical
outlet.
The oven automatical-
ly defaults to the impe-
rial measure system
(oz/lb).
2.• Press  startto convert
to metric. Verify your
selection in the dis-
play window.
3.• Press  stop/reset.
 Colon appears in 
the display window.
Display Window
If you wish to
use metric
system (g/kg):
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selecting Power& cook time
notes:
1. For more than one stage cooking•b repeatsteps 1 and 2 for each stage of cooking
before pressing  startButton. The maxi-
mum number of stages for cooking is 3.
When operating•b two beeps will sound
between each stage. Five beeps will
sound at the end of the entire sequence.
2. When selecting P1•f (HIGH) power for the first stage•b you may begin at step 2.
3. When selecting P1•f (HIGH) power•b the maximum programmable time is 3•f min-
utes. For other power levels•b the maxi-
mum time is 9•f minutes.
4. For reheating•b use P1•f (HIGH) for liq- uids•b P7 (MED-HIGH) for most foods and
P6 (MEDIUM) for dense foods.
5. For defrosting•b use P3 (MED-LOW).
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 P 6 (MediuM)    
power for \f minute 30 seconds  
\f.• Press Power level
until the desired
power level appears
in the display window.
2.• Set Cooking Time to 1 minute and 3•f seconds
using Time Select Dial.
3.• Press  start.
Cooking will start.  The time in the 
display window will 
count down.
Press 5 times
Pressonce
twice
3 times
4 times
5 times
6 times
7 times
8 times
9 times
1•f times Power Level
P1•f (HIGH)
P9
P8
P7 (MED-HIGH)
P6 (MEDIUM)
P5
P4
P3 (MED-LOW)/DEFROST
P2
P1 (LOW)
Quick Min feature
This feature allows you to set or add
cooking time in 1 minute increments up to
1•f minutes.
to set cooking time:
notes:
1. If desired•b you can use other power levels. Select desired power level
before setting cooking time.
2. After setting the time by  Quick Min
Button•b you can not use Time Dial.
3.  Quick MinButtoncan be used to add
more time during manual cooking.
\f.• Press  Quick Min until
the desired cooking
time (up to 1•f min-
utes) appears in the
display window.
Power Level is pre-set
at P1•f.
2.• Press  start.
Cooking begins and the
time will count down. At
the end of cooking•b 5
beeps sound.
Keep Warm feature
This feature will keep food warm for up to
3•f minutes after cooking.
example: to keep 2 cups of gravy warm for \f0 minutes.
\f.• Press  Keep Warm.
2.• Set warming time using
Time Select Dial•b up to
3•f minutes.
3.• Press  start.
 Keep Warm will 
start. The time in 
the display window 
will count down.
note:
Keep Warm can be programmed as the
final stage after cook time/s have been manually entered. It cannot be used incombination with sensor features.
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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 tempera- ture.
4. Allow popped corn to sit unopened for a few minutes.
5. Open bag carefully to prevent burns•b because steam will escape.
6. Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag.
note:
If popcorn is of a different weight than list- ed•b follow instructions on popcorn pack-age.  never leave the oven unattended.
If popping slows to 2 to 3 seconds between pops•b stop oven.  overcooking
can cause fire.
reMarKs:
When popping multiple bags one right after the other•b the cooking time may vary
slightly. This does not affect the popcorn results.
example: to pop 3.5 oz. of popcorn  
\f.• Press  Popcorn until
the desired size
appears in the display
window.
2.• (see  More/less
Feature.)
3.• Press  start.
 After several 
seconds•b cooking 
time appears in the 
display window and 
begins to count 
down.
Optional
Press
once
twice
3 times Weight
3.5 oz. (99 g)
3.•f oz. (85 g)
1.75 oz. (5•f g)
for Popcorn:
By using the  More/lessbutton•b the pro-
grams can be adjusted to cook popcorn
for a longer or shorter time if desired.
1 tap = Adds Approx. 1•f secs.
2 taps = Adds Approx. 2•f secs.
3 taps = Subtracts Approx. 1•f secs.
4 taps = Subtracts Approx. 2•f secs.
5 taps = original setting
Press  More/less button before pressing
start.
for sensor reheat/cook:
Preferences for food doneness vary with
each individual. After having used the
sensor reheat/cook feature a few times•b
you may decide you would prefer your food
cooked to a different doneness. 
1 tap = More (Adds Approx. 1•f% time)
2 taps = Less (Subtracts Approx. 1•f% time)
3 taps = original setting
Press  More/less button before pressing
start.
Popcorn featureMore/less feature
Press once
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This feature allows you to defrost foods such as: meat•b poultry and seafood simply by
entering the weight.
Place food on microwave safe dish.
example: to defrost \f.5 pounds of meat  
\f.• Press  inverter turbo
defrost.
2.• Set weight of the food to 1.5 pounds•b using
Serving/Weight Dial.
3.• Press start .
Defrosting will start. The
time will count down.
Larger weight foods will
cause a signal midway
through defrosting. If 2
beeps sound•b turn over•b
rearrange foods or
shield with aluminum
foil. conversion chart:
Follow the chart to convert ounces or
hundredths of a pound into tenths of a
pound. To use Inverter Turbo Defrost•b
enter the weight of the food in lbs. (1.•f)
and tenths of a lb. (•f.1). If a piece of
meat weighs 1.95 lbs. or 1 lb. 14 oz.•b
enter 1.9 lbs.
Ounces
•f
1 - 2
3 - 4 5
6 - 7 8
9 - 1•f
11 - 12 13
14 - 15 Hundredths
of a Pound
.•f1 - .•f5
.•f6 - .15
.16 - .25
.26 - .35
.36 - .45
.46 - .55
.56 - .65
.66 - .75
.76 - .85
.86 - .95 Tenths of
a Pound
•f.•f
•f.1
•f.2
•f.3
•f.4
•f.5
•f.6
•f.7
•f.8
•f.9
Preparation for freezing:
1. Freeze meats•b poultry•b and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. Place wax paper between layers.
2. Package in heavy-duty plastic wraps•b bags (labeled “For Freezer”)•b or freezer paper. 3. Remove as much air as possible.
4. Seal securely•b date•b 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•b covered•b following stand time directions on page 15.
3. Rinse foods indicated in the chart.
4. Items which have been layered should be rinsed separately or have a longer stand time.
inverter turbo defrost feature
defrosting tips & techniques
nOTe: The maximum weight for Inverter Turbo Defrost is 6 lbs. (3 kg).
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defrosting tips & techniques(continue\f)
DefrOSTafTer DefrOSTIng
fOOD TIme at p3 DUrIng DefrOSTIng mins (per lb) Stand Timerinse
(cold water)fish and Seafood
[up to 3 lbs. (Áf.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 fish4 to 6 Turn over
meat Turn over/Remove defrosted
Ground Meat 4 to 5 portion/Shield edges Áf0 min.
Roasts 4 to 8 Turn over/Shield ends and 
30 min. in refrig.[2Áf/2Áb4 lbs. (Áf.ÁfÁbÁf.8 kg)] defrosted surface
Chops/Steak 6 to 8 Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends
and defrosted surface
Ribs/TÁbbone 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 Áb Áb Áb Áb
poultry
Chicken, Whole 4 to 6 Turn over/Shield
20 min. in refrig.[up to 3 lbs. (Áf.4 kg)]
Cutlets 4 to 6 Break apart/Turn over/
Remove defrosted Pieces 5 min. 
YES
Pieces 4 to 6 Break apart/Turn over/Shield
Cornish hens 6 to 8 Turn over/Shield Áf0 min.
Turkey Breast 6 Turn over/Shield
20 min. in refrig.[5Áb6 lbs. (2.3Áb2.7 kg)]
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This feature allows you to conveniently program one recipe program into memory.
example: to program \b \f minute and
30 seconds at P7 power \b into the
recipe store button
\f.•  Press  recipe store
once.
2.•  Press  Power level  4
times.
3.•  Set Cooking time by
using Time Dial to 1
minute and 3•f seconds.
recipe store feature
nOTe:
Áf. Auto Control Functions cannot be proÁb
grammed into  recipe Store.
2. A new recipe program will cancel the recipe program previously stored.
3.  The recipe program will be cancelled if the oven is unplugged.
4.• Press the  Start button.
Cooking starts and
cooking program is
set.
If you press  recipe
Store again, the time
of day or colon
appears in the display
window. To use
recipe store:
\f.•  Press  recipe store
once.
2.•  Press  start.
  Cooking time in the
display begins to
count down.
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sensor reheat          featuresensor cook          feature
note:
casseroles - Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of liquid•b
cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Stir when
time appears in the display window.
canned foods - Empty contents into casse-
role dish or serving bowl•b cover dish with lid or
vented plastic wrap. After reheating•b let stand
for a few minutes.
Plate of food - Arrange food on plate; top with
butter•b gravy•b etc. Cover with lid or vented
plastic wrap. After reheating•b let stand for a
few minutes.
do not use sensor reheat:
1. To reheat bread and pastry products. Use manual power and time for these foods.
2. For raw or uncooked foods.
3. If oven cavity is warm.
4. For beverages.
5. For frozen foods.
This sensor feature allows you to reheat
cooked•b refrigerated food without setting
time. The oven simplifies programming. This sensor feature allows you to cook
food without setting time. The oven sim-
plifies programming.
before Reheating/Cooking:
1. The room temperature surrounding the oven should be below 95 LF (35 LC).
2. Food weight should exceed 4 oz. (11•f g).
3. Be sure the glass tray•b the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the
microwave oven are dry before placing food
in the oven. Residual beads of moisture
turning into steam can mislead the sensor.
4. Cover food with lid•b or with vented plastic wrap. Never use tightly sealed plastic con-
tainers—they can prevent steam from
escaping and cause food to overcook.
during Reheating/Cooking:
DO NOT open the oven door until 2 beeps sound and cooking time appears on the
Display Window.  Doing so will cause inac-
curate cooking since the steam from food is
no longer contained within the oven cavity.
Once the cooking time begins to count
down•b the oven door may be opened to stir•b
turn or rearrange foods.
after Reheating/Cooking:
All foods should have a stand time.
example: to reheat a plate of food 
\f.• Press  sensor reheat .
2.• (see More/less
Feature)
(*page 13)
3.• Press  start.
 Cooking starts.
Cooking is complete when 5 beeps
sound. (When steam is detected by the
Genius Sensor and 2 beeps sound•b the
remaining cooking time will appear in the
display window.)
for the best results with the
E	\b
 
E	
\f, follow these rec\b
ommendations.
example: to cook frozen entrSes
\f.
4.• Press  start.
 Cooking starts.
Cooking is complete when 5 beeps
sound. (When steam is detected by the
Genius Sensor and 2 beeps sound•b the
remaining cooking time will appear in the
display window.) • Press 
sensor cook.
2.• Select the desired
food number using the
Sensor Menu Dial to
select Frozen EntrQes.
3.• (see  More/less
Feature)
(*page 13)
Optional
Optional
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sensor cook chart
recipeServing/weightHints
\b. OatmealÁf/2Áb Áf cup
(40 Áb 80 g)Place oatmeal in a microwave safe serving bowl
with no cover. Follow manufacturers’ directions for
preparation.
2. breakfast Sausage2 Áb 8 links
Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation of
preÁbcooked breakfast sausage. Place in a radial
pattern.
3. Omelet2 Áb 4 eggsFollow basic Omelet recipe on page 20.
4. SoupÁf Áb 2 cups
(250 Áb 500 ml)Pour soup into a microwave safe serving bowl. Do not
cover. Stir after cooking.
\f. frozen entrIes8 Áb 28 oz.
(220 Áb 800 g)
Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation.
After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange. Be careful when
removing the film cover after cooking. Remove facÁb
ing away from you to avoid steam burns.
If additional time is needed, continue to cook manÁb
ually.
6. frozen pizza (single)8 oz.
(220 g)Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation.
Add more time of cooking if needed.
7. potatoes
Áf Áb 4 potatoes
(6 Áb 8 oz. each) (Áf70 Áb 220 g)
Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing
around urface. Place potato or potatoes around
the edge of paperÁbtowelÁblined glass tray
(Turntable), at least Áf inch (2.5 cm) apart. Do not
cover. Turn over after 2 beeps. Let stand 5 minÁb
utes to complete cooking.
8. fresh Vegetables4 Áb Áf6 oz.
(ÁfÁf0 Áb 450 g)
All pieces should be the same size. Wash thorÁb
oughly, add Áf tbsp. of water per Áf/2cup of vegetaÁb
bles, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Do
not salt/butter until after cooking.
9. frozen Vegetables6 Áb Áf6 oz.
(Áf70 Áb 450 g)
Wash thoroughly, add Áf tbsp. of water per Áf/2cup
of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after cooking. (Notsuitable for vegetables in butter or sauce.)
\b0. white riceÁf/2 Áb ÁfÁf/2 cups
(ÁfÁf0 Áb 335 g)Place Áf part of rice with 2 part of hot water in a
mirowave safe casserole. Cover with lid or ventedplastic wrap. Let stand 5 to Áf0 minutes before serving.
\b\b. brown riceÁf/2 Áb ÁfÁf/2 cups
(ÁfÁf0 Áb 335 g)Place Áf part of rice with 2 part of hot water in a
mirowave safe casserole. Cover with lid or ventedplastic wrap. Let stand 5 to Áf0 minutes before serving.
\b2. frozen DinnersÁfÁf Áb Áf6 oz.
(300 Áb 450 g)Follow manufacturers' directions for covering or
removing covers. Do not use frozen foods packaged
in foil trays. After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange.
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