Panasonic Microwave Oven Nn S263bf Operating Instructions

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Control Panel (NN-S253)
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(1) Display Window: The Display includes a clock and
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time
settings and cooking functions selected.
(2) Inverter Turbo Defrost Pad:This feature allows 
you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood simply by 
entering the weight. (☛ page 14)
(3) Popcorn Pad:Touch this pad to pop bags of
packaged microwave popcorn. (☛ page 13)
(4) Inverter Auto Cooking Pads(☛ page 18)
(5) Power Level Pad:Touch this pad to select a...

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Function Features
This unique function of your PANASONIC microwave oven allows you to establish the initial non-cooking features of
your oven such as CHILD LOCK, WORD SPEED, LANGUAGE CHOICE (ENGLISH, FRENCH OR SPANISH), plus
many more. See below.
1.
2.
3.
• Press Function.
• Press selection by number pad (see chart below).
• Press selection.
4.If other options are desired, repeat steps 1-3 for additional selections.
1LANGUAGE CHOICE
The oven has a choice of English, French or Spanish display. The...

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Setting the Clock
Example: To set 11:25 a.m. or p.m.  
1.• Press Clockonce.
➤Colon flashes.
2.• Enter time of day using the number
pads.
➤Time appears in the display window;
colon continues flashing.
3.• Press Clock.
➤Colon stops flashing; time of day is 
entered. 
NOTES:
1. To reset the clock, repeat step 1-3.
2. The clock will retain the time of day as long as the oven is
plugged in and electricity is supplied.
3. Clock is a 12 hour display.
4. Oven will not operate while colon is flashing.
Setting...

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Press 5 times.
Press
once
twice
3 times
4 times
5 times
6 times
7 times
8 times
9 times
10 timesPower Level
P10 (HIGH)
P9
P8
P7 (MEDIUM-HIGH)
P6 (MEDIUM)
P5
P4
P3 
(MEDIUM-LOW)/DEFROST
P2
P1 (LOW)This feature allows you to set or add cooking time in 1 minute
increments up to 10 minutes.
To Set Cooking Time:
Selecting Power
& Cook Time
Example: To cook at P 6 (MEDIUM) power for 1 minute 30 seconds  
1.• Press Power Leveluntil the desired
power level appears in the display
window.
2.• Set Cooking Time...

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For Popcorn:
By using the More/LessPad, the programs can be adjusted to
cook popcorn for a longer or shorter time if desired.
1 tap = Adds Approx. 10 secs.
2 taps = Adds Approx. 20 secs.
3 taps = Subtracts Approx. 10 secs.
4 taps = Subtracts Approx. 20 secs.
5 taps = Original setting
Press More/Lesspad before pressing Start.
For Sensor Reheat/Cook (NN-S263) and
Auto Reheat/Inverter Auto Cooking (NN-S253):
Preferences for food doneness vary with each individual. After
having used the Sensor Reheat/Cook...

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Conversion Chart:
Follow the chart to convert ounces or hundredths of a pound
into tenths of a pound. To use Inverter Turbo Defrost, enter the
weight of the food in lbs. (1.0) and tenths of a lb. (0.1). If a
piece of meat weighs 1.95 lbs. or 1 lb. 14 oz., enter 1.9 lbs.
Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature
1.• Press Inverter Turbo Defrost.
2.• Enter weight of the food using the
number pads.
3.• Press Start.
Defrosting will start. The time will
count down. Larger weight foods will
cause a signal midway...

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Defrosting Tips & Techniques         (continued)
DEFROST AFTER DEFROSTING
FOOD TIME at P3 DURING DEFROSTING
mins (per lb) Stand Time Rinse
Fish and Seafood
[up to 3 lbs. (1.4 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 fish 4 to 6 Turn over
Meat4 to 5 Turn over/Remove defrosted portion/Shield edges
10 min.
Ground Meat
Roasts 4 to 8 Turn over/Shield ends...

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Sensor Reheat
Feature (NN-S263)
Example: To reheat a plate of food 
1.• Press Sensor Reheat.
2.(see More/LessFeature)
(☛ page 13)
3.
After steam is detected by the Genius Sensor, 2 beeps sound.
The remaining cooking time appears in the display window
and begins to count down.
At the end of cooking, five beeps sound.• Press Start.
➤Cooking starts.
NOTE:
Casseroles- Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of liquid, cover with lid or
vented plastic wrap. Stir when time appears in the display win-
dow.
Canned foods-...

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Sensor Cook Chart (NN-S263)
Pad Recipe Serving/Weight HINTS
Breakfast 1. Oatmeal1/2- 1 cup Place inside a microwave safe serving bowl with no cover. Follow 
(40 - 80 g) manufacturers’ directions for preparation.
2. Breakfast Sausage2 - 8 links Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation of pre-cooked
breakfast sausage.
Place in a radial pattern.
3. Omelet2, 4 eggs Follow Basic Omelet recipe on page 20.
Lunch/Snack 4. Soup1 - 2 cups Pour soup into a microwave safe serving bowl. Cover with lid or...

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Auto Reheat Feature
(NN-S253)
Example: To reheat  2 servings of casserole
1.• Press Auto Reheat until the desired
number of servings appears in the dis-
play window.
2.(see More/LessFeature)
(☛ page 13)
3.• Press Start.
➤Cooking begins and the time will 
count down.
NOTES:For best results, follow these recommendations:
1. All foods must be previously cooked.
2. Foods should always be covered loosely with plastic wrap,
wax paper or casserole lid.
3. All foods should have a covered stand time of 3 to 5...