Panasonic Microwave Oven Nn S263bf Operating Instructions

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Inverter Auto Cooking Chart (NN-S253)
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. Beverages1, 2 cups This feature allows you to reheat 1 cup (250 ml) or 2 cups (500 ml) 
(250, 500 ml) of room temperature beverages without setting power and time.
NOTE:
1. Use a microwave safe cup.
2. Heated liquids can erupt if not mixed with air. Do not heat liquids 
in your...

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Microwave Recipes
OMELET
Basic Omelet
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
salt and ground black pepper, if desired
Heat butter in a microwave safe 9-inch pie plate, 30 seconds at
P10, or until melted. Turn the plate to coat the bottom with but-
ter. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in a sepa-
rate bowl, beat together and pour into the pie plate. 
Cook, covered with vented plastic wrap, using OMELET selec-
tion. Let stand 2 minutes. With a spatula, loosen the edges...

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Timer Feature
Example: To count down 5 minutes.
1.• Press Timer.
2.• Set desired amount of time using
number pads.
(up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds).
3.• Press Start.
➤Time will count down without oven 
operating.
NOTE:
1. When each stage finishes, a two-beep signal sounds. At the
end of the program, the oven will beep five times.
2. If the oven door is opened during Stand Time, Kitchen Timer
or Delay Time, the time on the display will continue to count
down.
3. Stand time and Delay start cannot be...

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Operation
How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving
(only for NN-S263)
1. The shelf must be positioned on Shelf Supports securely to
prevent damage to the oven from arcing.
2.DO NOTuse a microwave browning dish on the shelf. The
shelf could overheat.
3.DO NOTuse the oven with the shelf on the microwave floor.
This could damage the microwave. 
4. Use pot holders when handling the shelf—it may be hot. 
Caution:
Do not heat liquids on shelf, use the turntable for heating liq-
uids.
Also be careful when...

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Microwave Shortcuts
FOOD POWERTIME
DIRECTIONS
(in mins.)
To separate refrigerated P10 (High) 30 sec.  Remove wrapper and place in microwave safe dish. After
Bacon, heating, use a plastic spatula to separate slices.
1 pound (450 g)
To soften Brown SugarP10 (High) 20 - 30 sec. Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish with a slice of
1 cup (250 ml) bread. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. 
To soften refrigerated Butter,  P3 (MED-LOW) 1 Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe  
1 stick,...

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Microwave Shortcuts(continued)
FOOD POWERTIME
DIRECTIONS
(in mins.)
To cook baked Potato,  Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing around
(6 - 8 oz. each) surface. Place potato or potatoes around the edge of
(170 - 225 g)    paper-towel-lined glass tray  (Turntable), at least 1 inch
1P84
1/2- 5 (2.5 cm) apart. Do not cover. Let stand 5 minutes to
complete cooking. 
2P88 - 9
To steam Hand Towels- 4 P10 (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 Fat
Both bone and fat affect cooking. Bones may
cause irregular cooking. Meat next to the tips of
bones may overcook while meat positioned
under a large bone, such as a ham bone, may
be undercooked. Large amounts of fat absorb microwave ener-
gy and the meat next to these areas may overcook.
Density
Porous, 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 other...

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Cooking Techniques(continued)
Covering
As 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
BEFORE CLEANING:
Unplug oven at wall outlet. If outlet is inaccessible, leave
oven door open while cleaning. Do not attempt to clean
the Oven Light or Cooktop/Night Light compartment.AFTER CLEANING:
Be sure to place the Roller Ring and the Glass Tray in the
proper position and press Stop/Reset Pad to clear the
Display.
Inside of the oven:
Wipe with a damp cloth after using,
mild detergent may be used if need-
ed. The use of harsh detergents or
abrasives is not...

Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven(continued)
Cleaning Vent Grille (Oven Air Vent)
Vent Grille can be removed and cleaned.
1. Open the oven door.
2. 1Pull the bottom of Vent Grille and 2raise the Vent Grille,
3then pull out.
3. Soak Vent Grille in hot water with mild detergent. Wipe with
a soft cloth after rinsing well. Do not use ammonia or a dish-
washer.
Installing Vent Grille
1. Open the door.
2. Insert two tabs Cof Vent Grille into slots Aat the top of the
oven.
3. Push Vent Grille down to...