Panasonic Microwave Oven Nd Sd688s Operating Instructions

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Microwave Shortcuts
FOODPOWER TIME DIRECTIONS
(in mins.)
To separate refrigerated  P10 (HIGH) 30 sec.  Remove wrapper and place in microwave   Bacon, safe dish. After heating, use a plastic
1 pound (450 g) spatula to separate slices.
To soften Brown Sugar P10 (HIGH) 20 - 30 sec. Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish 
1 cup (250 ml) with a slice of bread. Cover with lid or 
plastic wrap. 
To soften refrigerated  Butter,P3 (MED-LOW) 1 Remove wrapper and place butter in a  1 stick, 1/4pound (110...

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Microwave Shortcuts(continued)
FOODPOWER TIME DIRECTIONS
(in mins.)
To cook baked Potato,  Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times
(6 - 8 oz. each) spacing around surface. Place potato or
(170 - 225 g)    potatoes around the edge of paper-towel-
1P 83
1/2- 4 lined glass tray  (Turntable), at least 1 inch 
(2.5 cm) apart. Do not cover. Let stand 5 
2 P86 - 7 minutes to complete cooking.
To steam Hand Towels - 4P10 (HIGH) 20 - 30 sec. Soak in water, then wring out excess.
Place on a microwave safe dish....

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Food CharacteristicsCooking Techniques
Bone and FatBoth bone and fat affect cook-
ing. Bones may cause irregu-
lar cooking. Meat next to the
tips of bones may overcook
while meat positioned under a large bone,
such as a ham bone, may be under-
cooked. Large amounts of fat absorb
microwave energy and the meat next to
these areas may overcook.
DensityPorous, airy foods such as
breads, cakes or rolls take
less time to cook than
heavy, dense foods such as
potatoes and roasts. When
reheating donuts or...

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Cooking Techniques(continued)
CoveringAs with conventional cooking, moisture
evaporates during microwave cooking.
Casserole lids or plastic wrap are used for a
tighter seal. When using plastic wrap, vent
the plastic wrap by folding back part of the
plastic wrap from the edge of the dish to
allow steam to escape. Loosen or remove
plastic wrap as recipe directs for stand time.
When removing plastic wrap covers, as well
as any glass lids, be careful to remove them
away from you to avoid steam burns....

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Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven
Label: 
Do not remove, wipe with a
damp cloth.
Inside of the oven:
Wipe with a damp cloth
after using. Mild detergent
may be used if needed.
Do not use harsh deter-
gents or abrasives. Oven Door:
Wipe with a soft dry
cloth when steam
accumulates inside or
around the outside of
the oven door. During
cooking, especially
under high humidity
conditions, steam is
given off from the
food. (Some steam
will condense on cool-
er surfaces, such as
the oven door. This is...

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These things are normal:
The oven causes Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook 
interference with with the microwave oven. This interference is similar to the 
my TV.interference caused by small appliances such as mixers,
vacuums, blow dryers, etc. It does not indicate a problem with
your oven.
Steam accumulates During cooking, steam and warm air are given off from the 
on the oven door and food. Most of the steam and warm air are removed from the 
warm air comes from  oven by the...

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Limited Warranty & Customer Services Directory(For U.S.A and Puerto Rico only) 
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, 
DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF
NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 
Panasonic Microwave Oven Product Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials \
or workmanship, Panasonic
Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) wi\
ll, for the length of the period indicated on...

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QUICK GUIDE TO OPERATION
Feature
To set Clock (☛page 10) How to Operate
Press twice. Set time of day. Press once.
To set
Power and Time (☛page 11)
Press to select Power Level.Set cooking time. Press.
To defrost usingInverter Turbo 
Defrost (☛page 13)
Press once. Set weight. Press.
To use as a
Kitchen Timer (☛page 18) Press once. Set time. Press.
To Set
Stand Time (☛page 18) Press once. Set time. Press.
Press.
To reheat using
Sensor Reheat (☛page 15)
Press once. Optional. Press.
To cook using
Popcorn...

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Specifications
User’s Record
The serial number of this product may
be found on the left side of the control
panel. You should note the model
number and the serial number of this
oven in the space provided and retain
this book as a permanent record of
your purchase for future reference.Model No. __________________
Serial No. __________________
Date of Purchase ____________
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, 
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey...

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Notes
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