Panasonic Microwave Oven Nn Cs597s Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Steam Convection Microwave Oven
Model: NN-CS597S
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN.
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Microwave Oven Safety ................................................................................................................................................... 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................................... 2-4
INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................. 5-6
Safety Precautions...

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Microwave Oven Safety
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 important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b)  Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to 
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c)  Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly...

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Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.
Your microwave oven is a cooking appliance and you should use as much care as you use with a stove or any other 
cooking appliance. When using this electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the 
following:
 WARNING  — 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...

3 TO AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK:
DO NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs must be done only by a qualified service 
person.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO MICROWAVE ENERGY:
DO NOT tamper 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 NOT operate the oven empty. The microwave energy will reflect continuously 
throughout the oven causing overheating and damage, if...

48.  Liquids and foods must not be heated in sealed 
containers since they are liable to explode.
9.  Take CAUTION when sliding out the Metal Pan from 
the rails, do not let the Metal Pan rest half way on 
the rails inside the oven. The rails inside the oven 
are not designed with a stop-lock and the rails can 
not hold the Metal Pan.
10.  To avoid possible burns, insert the Metal Pan 
directly between rails. The top rail is not designed 
to hold the Metal Pan. Do not use the top rail in the 
oven....

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Examine Your Oven
Unpack oven, remove all packing material and examine the oven for any damage 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, which is 36 (91.6 cm) height from the ground. 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....

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Grounding Instructions
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. 
This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into 
an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
•  PLUG INTO properly installed and grounded 3 prong outlet.
•  DO NOT remove ground prong.
•  DO NOT use an adapter.
Power Supply
1.  A...

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Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven.
IMPORTANT
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...

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8) THERMOMETERS
• DO NOT use a conventional meat thermometer in your oven. Arcing may occur. Microwave safe thermometers 
are available for both meat and candy.
9)  BABY FORMULA / BABY FOOD
• DO NOT heat baby formula or baby food in the microwave oven. The glass jar or surface of the food may appear 
warm while the interior can be so hot as to burn the infants mouth and esophagus.
10) REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS
•  When reheating pastry products, check temperatures of any fillings before eating. Some...