Panasonic Microwave Oven Nd Sd688s Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Microwave Oven
Models: NN-SD698S/SD688S
Safety Information
Precautions .........................Inside cover
Important Safety Instructions .........1-3
Installation and Grounding
Instructions .......................................3-4
Safety Precautions ...........................5-6
Operation
Microwave Recipes .............................17
Timer Feature (Kitchen Timer/Stand
Time/Delay Start) .................................18
Microwave Shortcuts ......................19-20
Food...

© Panasonic Home Appliances Microwave Oven (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. 2009.
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...

1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
—To reduce the risk of burns, electric 
shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energ\
y:
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 out\
let.  See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 4.
4. As with any cooking appliance, DO...

2
18. Superheated Liquids
Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the
boiling point without showing evidence (or signs) of boiling. Visible bubbling
is not always present when the container is removed from the microwave
oven. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING
OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
(a) STIR THE LIQUID BOTH BEFORE AND HALFWAY THROUGH
HEATING IT.
(b)  Do not...

3
Glass Tray
1. DO NOT operate the oven without the Roller Ring and the Glass Tray in
place.
2.  DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray fully engaged on the drive
hub. Improper cooking or damage to the oven could result. Verify that the
Glass Tray is properly engaged and rotating by observing its rotation when
you press Start. Note: The Glass Tray can turn in either direction.
3. Use only the Glass Tray specifically designed for this oven. DO NOT substi-
tute any other glass tray.
4. If the Glass...

4
—IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDING PLUG
CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. 
Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instr\
uctions are not com-
pletely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is pr\
operly grounded. If it
is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a three wire extension c\
ord that has a
three-prong polarized grounding plug, and a three-slot receptacle that w\
ill accept the plug
of the appliance. The marked rating of the extension...

5
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 NOT use 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 NOT use...

6
5) GLASS TRAY / COOKING CONTAINERS / FOIL
• Cooking containers get hot during microwaving. Heat is transferred \
from theHOT 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 fr\
om
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 pop\
corn
bags, are placed in the oven for...

7
Cookware Guide
ITEMMICROWAVE 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....

8
Oven Components Diagram
a
aExternal Air Vent
b
b Internal Air Vent
c
c Door Safety Lock System
d
d Exhaust Air Vent
e
e Control Panel
f
f Identification Plate 
g
g Glass Tray
h
h Roller Ring i
i
Heat/Vapor Barrier Film
(do not remove)
j
jWaveguide Cover (do not remove)
k
kDoor Release Button
l
l Warning Label
m
m Dial
n
n Menu Label
o
o Power Supply Cord
Oven Light:
Oven Light turns on while cooking and will not turn on when oven door is\
 opened.
idgljab
e
m
odnf
ckh
c
IP1806_38X00AP_14_090223...