Panasonic Microwave Oven Nn S263bf Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Microwave Oven
Models: NN-S263/S253
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Safety Information
Precautions................................................Inside cover
Important Safety Instructions.................................1-2
Installation and Grounding Instructions...............3-4...

© 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 expo-
sure to microwave energy. It is important 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 EXPOSURE 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 3.
4. As with any cooking appliance, DO NOTleave...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued)
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...

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INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Installation
1. This oven must be installed in at least a 30 in. opening, it is suitable for use above gas or electric cooking equip-
ment 36 inches or less wide.
2. Be sure to install this oven only in accordance with the additional...

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INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
Wiring Requirements
The oven must be operated on a SEPARATE CIRCUIT. No other appliance should share the circuit with the microwave
oven. If it does, the branch circuit fuse may blow or the circuit breaker may trip. The oven must be plugged into at least
a 20 AMP, 120 VOLT, 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET. Where a standard two-prong outlet is encountered, it is the per-
sonal responsibility and obligation of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly...

5 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 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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Cookware Guide
ITEM MICROWAVE COMMENTS
Yes for  Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of meat or poultry to
Aluminum Foil Shielding  prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven wall or
only door and damage to your oven will result.
Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking only. Check
Browning Dish Yes 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....

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Oven Components Diagram
1 1
See-through Oven Window
2 2
Waveguide Cover(do not remove)
3 3
Oven Light (Oven Light can be replaced, see page 29)
4 4
Glass Tray (Turntable)
5 5
Oven Air Vent (Vent Grille/Vent Grille is removable and can be 
cleaned, see page 28)
6 6
Control Panel 
7 7
Door Release Button
8 8
Cooktop Light (Cooktop Light can be replaced, see page 29)
9 9
Grease Filter (Grease filter is removable and can be cleaned, 
see page 28)
0 0
Shelf Supports (NN-S263 only)
- -
Door Safety Lock...

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Control Panel (NN-S263)
MIN50
  %100
  %SECOFF
(1) Display Window:The Display includes a clock and
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time
settings and cooking functions selected.
(2) Power Level Pad:Touch this pad to select a
cooking power level. (☛ page 12)
(3) Number Pads:Touch number pads to enter
cooking time, power level, quantities or weights.
(4) Timer Pad:Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer. 
(☛ page 21)
(5) Clock Pad:Touch this pad to enter the time of day. 
(☛ page 11)
(6) Quick...