Panasonic Microwave Oven Nn S512wf Operating Instructions

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Microwave energy is a form of high frequency electromagnetic
energy much like radio waves.  Electricity is converted by the
magnetron into microwaves.  In the oven, these waves are
reflected by the metal oven walls and bounce around to assist
in cooking food.  Metal dishes may prevent food from cooking
or cause arcing (bluish sparks), therefore, are not
recommended.  Arcing may damage the oven.Microwaves pass through
glass, paper, and plastic.  These
materials allow cooking from all sides....

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* To test a porcelain container for safe microwave oven use: 
Fill a 250 mL (8 oz) glass beaker with water and place it in the
microwave oven along with the container to be tested; heat one minute at
P10 (HIGH)
. If the container is microwave oven-safe
(transparent to microwave energy), it should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container is hot, it has
absorbed some microwave energy and should not be used.  This test cannot be used for plastic containers.  Check...

Microwave Helpful Hints
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FOOD POWER TIME DIRECTIONS
(in minutes)
Bacon,
to separate, 500 g (1 lb)
P10(HIGH)
1/2
Remove the wrapper. After heating, use a plastic
spatula to separate slices.
Brown Sugar,
to soften
P10(HIGH)
30 to 40 Place 250 mL (1 cup) hard brown sugar in a dish with
seconds a slice of bread or a wedge of apple. Cover with
plastic wrap.
Butter,
to melt, 125 g (4 oz)
P6(MEDIUM)
1 to 1
1/2
Remove the wrapper and place the butter in a
Butter,
to soften, 125 g (4 oz)
P3(MEDIUM-
1...

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Before Requesting Service
All these things are normal:The oven causes
interference with my TV.
Steam accumulates
on the oven door and warm
air comes from the oven
vents.
I accidentally ran my
microwave oven without
any food in it.Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the
microwave oven.  This interference is similar to the interference caused by
small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, blow dryers, etc.  It does not
indicate a problem with your oven.
During cooking,...

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Quick Guide to Operation
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To Set 
Clock
                      (☛ page 6)
Power and Time Setting
                      (☛ page 6)
To Cook usingQuick Min                      (☛ page 9)
To Defrost using
Manual Defrost
                      (☛ page 6)
Inverter Turbo Defrost
                      (☛ page 7)
To Reheat usingAuto Reheat                      (☛ page 8)
To Cook usingPopcorn                      (☛ page 7)
To Use as a 
Timer
                      (☛ page 9)
To Set Standing time...

© Copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 2002.
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.
Under normal conditions, the oven will not operate with the door open.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner...

Il est recommandé de lire attentivement ce manuel avant d’utiliser l’appareil.
Manuel dutilisation  Four micro-ondes
NN-S512
Operating InstructionsMicrowave Oven
Models NN-S512
Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.
NN-S522
NN-S522 

Service après-vente et garantie
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Warranty & Service 
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to
remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.Microwave Oven:  Two (2) years, parts and labour (Carry-in Service).  Additional three (3) year warranty
on the magnetron (parts only, labour...

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Important Safety Instructions
Save These Instructions 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 the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific 
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY,
found on back of front cover.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly 
grounded outlet. See 
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”
found
on page 3.
4. Install or...

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Installation and Grounding Instructions
Examine Your OvenUnpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven
for any damages 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 Oven1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface. For proper
operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow. Allow 8 cm (3”)
of space on both sides of the oven and 2.5 cm (1”) of space on
top of oven. 
a. 
DO...