Panasonic Microwave Oven Nn S533 Operating Instructions

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Control Panel (NN-S533)
Beep Sound:
When a pad is pressed correctly, a beep will be heard.
If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit did not or cannot accept the instruction.
When operating, the oven will beep twice between programmed stages. At the end of any
complete program, the oven will beep 5 times.
Display Window
Popcorn Pad
(☛page 13)
Sensor ReheatPad
(☛page 16)
Power LevelPad
(☛page 12)
TimerPad
(☛page 19)
Quick MinPad
(☛page 12)
Stop/ResetPad
Number Pads
Sensor CookPad
(☛page 17)
Keep WarmPad
(☛page 12)
Inverter Turbo
Defrost Pad
(☛page 14)
More/LessPad
(☛page 13)
ClockPad
(☛page 11)
StartPad
Before cooking:One tap
clears memory.
During cooking:One tap
temporarily stops the cooking
process. Another tap cancels
all your instructions and time
of day or colon appears in the
Display Window.One tap allows oven to
begin functioning. If door is
opened or Stop/ResetPad
is pressed once during
oven operation, StartPad
must be pressed again to
restart oven.
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Control Panel (NN-S943/S743)
Beep Sound:
When a pad is pressed correctly, a beep will be heard.
If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit did not or cannot accept the instruction.
When operating, the oven will beep twice between programmed stages. At the end of any
complete program, the oven will beep 5 times.
Display Window
Popcorn Pad
(☛page 13)
Inverter Turbo
Defrost Pad
(☛page 14)
TimerPad
(☛page 19)
ClockPad
(☛page 11)
Stop/ResetPad
Number Pads
Sensor CookPad
(☛page 17)
Sensor ReheatPad
(☛page 16)
More/LessPads
(☛page 13)
Power LevelPad
(☛page 12)
Quick MinPad
(☛page 12)
StartPad
Before cooking:One tap
clears memory.
During cooking:One tap
temporarily stops the cooking
process. Another tap cancels
all your instructions and time
of day or colon appears in the
Display Window.One tap allows oven to
begin functioning. If door is
opened or Stop/ResetPad
is pressed once during
oven operation, StartPad
must be pressed again to
restart oven.
NN-S743
* The control panel of
NN-S943 has the
same key layout as
NN-S743.
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							Child Safety Lock
11
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 flash-
ing; 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.
This feature prevents the electronic oper-
ation of the oven until cancelled. It does
not lock the door.
NOTE:
You can set Child Lock feature when the
display shows a colon or time of day.
To Set:• Press Start3 times.
“Child” appears in the
display window.
➤Child continues to 
be displayed until 
Child Lock is can-
celled. Keypads 
may be pressed but
the microwave will 
not start.
To Cancel:• Press Stop/Reset3
times. 
➤The display will 
return to colon or 
time of day when 
Child Lock has 
been cancelled.
1.• Plug into a properly
grounded electrical
outlet.
The oven automatical-
ly defaults to the impe-
rial measure system
(oz/lb).
2.• Press Startto convert
to metric. Verify your
selection in the dis-
play window.
3.• Press.
➤Colon appears in 
the display window.
Display Window
If you wish to
use metric
system (g/kg):
Starting to Use
Your Oven!
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Selecting Power
& Cook Time
NOTES:
1. For more than one stage cooking, repeat
steps 1 and 2 for each stage of cooking
before pressing StartPad. The maxi-
mum number of stages for cooking is 5.
When operating, two beeps will sound
between each stage. Five beeps will
sound at the end of the entire sequence.
2. When selecting P10 (HIGH) power for
the first stage, you may begin at step 2.
3. When selecting P10 (HIGH) power, the
maximum programmable time is 30 min-
utes. For other power levels, the maxi-
mum time is 99 minutes and 99 sec-
onds.
4. For reheating, use P10 (HIGH) for liq-
uids, P7 (MEDIUM-HIGH) for most foods
and P6 (MEDIUM) for dense foods.
5. For defrosting, use P3 (MEDIUM-LOW).
DO NOT OVER COOK.This oven requires
less time to cook than an older unit. Over
cooking will cause food to dry out and may
cause a fire. A microwave oven’s cooking
power tells you the amount of microwave
power available for cooking.Example: To cook at P 6 (MEDIUM)    
power for 1 minute 30 seconds  
1.• Press Power Level
until the desired
power level appears
in the display window.
2.• Set Cooking Time
using number pads.
3.• Press Start.
➤Cooking will start. 
The time in the 
display window will 
count down. 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)/DEFROSTP2
P1 (LOW)
Quick Min Feature
This feature allows you to set or add
cooking time in 1 minute increments up to
10 minutes.
To Set Cooking Time:
NOTES:
1. If desired, you can use other power
levels. Select desired power level
before setting cooking time.
2. After setting the time by Quick Min
Pad, you cannot use Number Pads.
3. Quick MinPad can be used to add
more time during manual cooking.
1.• Press Quick Minuntil
the desired cooking
time (up to 10 min-
utes) appears in the
display window.
Power Level is pre-set
at P10.
2.Press Start.
Cooking begins and the
time will count down.
At the end of cooking,
5 beeps sound.
This feature will keep food warm for up to
30 minutes after cooking.
Example: To keep 2 cups of gravy warm 
1.• Press Keep Warm.
2.• Set warming time, up
to 30 minutes.
3.• Press Start.
➤Keep Warm will 
start. The time in 
the display window 
will count down.
NOTE:
Keep Warmcan be programmed as the
final stage after cook time/s have been
manually entered. It cannot be used in
combination with sensor or auto features.
to
Keep Warm Feature
(for NN-S533)
Automatic features are provided for your
convenience. If results are not suitable to
your individual preference or if serving size
is other than what is listed on page 17,
please refer to page 12 for manual cooking.
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Popcorn Feature
(NN-S533)
4. Allow popped corn to sit unopened for a
few minutes.
5. Open bag carefully to prevent burns,
because steam will escape.
6. Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse
bag.
NOTE:
If popcorn is of a different weight than listed,
follow instructions on popcorn package.
Never leave the oven unattended.If pop-
ping slows to 2 to 3 seconds between pops,
stop oven. Overcooking can cause fire.
REMARKS:
When popping multiple bags one right after
the other, the cooking times may vary slight-
ly. This does not affect the popcorn results. Example: To pop 3.5 oz. of popcorn  
1.• Press Popcornuntil
the desired size
appears in the display
window.
2.(see More/Less
Feature.)
3.• Press Start.
➤After several 
seconds, cooking 
time appears in the 
display window and 
begins to count down. Optional Press once
Press once
Press
once
twice
3 timesWeight
3.5 oz (99 g)
3.0 oz (85 g)
1.75 oz (50 g)
Popcorn Feature
(NN-S943/S743)
Example: To pop 3.5 oz. of popcorn  
1.• Press Popcornuntil
the desired size
appears in the display
window.
2.(see More/Less
Feature.)
3.• Press Start.
➤After several 
seconds, cooking 
time appears in the 
display window and 
begins to count down. Optionalor
Press
once
twice
3 timesWeight
3.5 oz (99 g)
3.0 oz (85 g)
1.75 oz (50 g)
More/Less Feature
For Popcorn:
By using the More/LessPad, the programs
can be adjusted to cook popcorn for a
longer or shorter time if desired.
For NN-S533:
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
For NN-S943/S743:: Adds  time
: Subtracts time
More 2 = Adds Approx. 20 secs.
More 1 = Adds Approx. 10 secs.
original setting
Less 1 = Subtracts Approx. 10 secs.
Less 2 = Subtracts Approx. 20 secs.
Press More/Lesspad before pressing Start.
For Sensor Reheat/Cook:
Preferences for food doneness vary with
each individual. After having used the
Sensor Reheat/Cookfeature a few times,
you may decide you would prefer your food
cooked to a different doneness. 
For NN-S533:
1 tap = More (Adds Approx. 10% time)
2 taps = Less (Subtracts Approx. 10% time)
3 taps = original setting
For NN-S943/S743:: Adds  time
: Subtracts time
More 1 = Adds Approx. 10% time
original setting
Less 1 = Subtracts Approx. 10% time
Press More/Lesspad before pressing Start.
NOTES ON POPCORN FEATURE:
1. Pop one bag at a time.
2. Place bag in oven according to manu-
facturers’ directions.
3. Start with popcorn at room temperature.
NN-S743:
For best results when
cooking 1.75 oz size
popcorn, place bag on
outer edge of glass tray.
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Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature
This feature allows you to defrost foods such as: meat, poultry and seafood simply by
entering the weight.
Place food on microwave safe dish.Example: To defrost 1.5 pounds of meat  
1.• Press Inverter Turbo
Defrost.
2.• Enter weight of the
food using the num-
ber pads.
3.• Press Start.
Defrosting will start.
The time will count
down. Larger weight
foods will cause a sig-
nal midway through
defrosting. If 2 beeps
sound, turn over,
rearrange foods or
shield with aluminum
foil.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.
Ounces
0
1 - 2
3 - 4
5
6 - 7
8
9 - 10
11 - 12
13
14 - 15Hundredths
of a Pound
.01 - .05
.06 - .15
.16 - .25
.26 - .35
.36 - .45
.46 - .55
.56 - .65
.66 - .75
.76 - .85
.86 - .95Tenths of
a Pound
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
Defrosting Tips & Techniques
Preparation For Freezing:
1. Freeze meats, poultry, and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. Place 
wax paper between layers.
2. Package in heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags (labeled “For Freezer”), or freezer paper.
3. Remove as much air as possible.
4. Seal securely, date, and label.
To Defrost:
1. Remove wrapper. This helps moisture to evaporate. Juices from food can get hot and 
cook the food. 
2. Set food in microwave safe dish. 
3. Place roasts fat-side down. Place whole poultry breast-side down.
4. Select power and minimum time so that items will be under-defrosted.
5. Drain liquids during defrosting.
6. Turn over (invert) items during defrosting.
7. Shield edges and ends if needed. (See Cooking Techniques).
After Defrosting:
1. Large items may be icy in the center. Defrosting will complete during STANDING TIME.
2. Let stand, covered, following stand time directions on page 15.
3. Rinse foods indicated in the chart.
4. Items which have been layered should be rinsed separately or have a longer stand time.
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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
MeatTurn over/Remove defrosted
Ground Meat 4 to 5 portion/Shield edges10 min.
Roasts 4 to 8 Turn over/Shield ends and 
30 min. in refrig.[21/2-4 lbs. (1.1-1.8 kg)] defrosted surface
Chops/Steak 6 to 8 Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends
and defrosted surface
Ribs/T-bone 6 to 8 Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends
and defrosted surface
5 min. NO
Stew Meat 4 to 8 Break apart/Rearrange/
Remove defrosted pieces
Liver (thinly sliced) 4 to 6 Drain liquid/Turn over/
Separate pieces
Bacon (sliced) 4 Turn over - - - -
Poultry
Chicken, Whole 4 to 6 Turn over/Shield
20 min. in refrig.
[up to 3 lbs. (1.4 kg)]
Cutlets 4 to 6 Break apart/Turn over/
Remove defrosted Pieces5 min. 
YES
Pieces 4 to 6 Break apart/Turn over/Shield
Cornish Hens 6 to 8 Turn over/Shield10 min.
Turkey Breast 6 Turn over/Shield
20 min. in refrig.[5-6 lbs. (2.3-2.7 kg)]
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This sensor feature allows you to reheat
food without setting time. The oven sim-
plifies programming.NOTE:
Casseroles- Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of liq-
uid, cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Stir when time appears in the display win-
dow.
Canned foods- Empty contents into
casserole dish or serving bowl, cover dish
with lid or vented plastic wrap. After reheat-
ing, let stand for a few minutes.
Plate of food- Arrange food on plate; top
with butter, gravy, etc. Cover with lid or vent-
ed plastic wrap. After reheating, let stand for
a few minutes.
DO NOT USE SENSOR REHEAT:
1. To reheat bread and pastry products. Use
manual power and time for these foods.
2. For raw or uncooked foods.
3. If oven cavity is warm.
4. For beverages.
5. For frozen foods.
For the best results with the GENIUS
SENSOR, follow these 
recommendations.
BEFOREReheating/Cooking:
1. The room temperature surrounding the
oven should be below 95° F (35° C).
2. Food weight should exceed 4 oz. (110 g).
3. Be sure the glass tray, the outside of the
cooking containers and the inside of the
microwave oven are dry before placing
food in the oven. Beads of moisture turn-
ing into steam can mislead the sensor.
4. Cover food with lid, or with vented plastic
wrap. Never use tightly sealed plastic
containers—they can prevent steam from
escaping and cause food to overcook.
DURINGReheating/Cooking:
DO NOT open the oven door until 2 beeps
sound and cooking time appears on the
Display Window.  Doing so will cause inac-
curate cooking since the steam from food is
no longer contained within the oven cavity.
Once the cooking time begins to count
down, the oven door may be opened to stir,
turn, or rearrange foods.
AFTERReheating/Cooking:
All foods should have a stand time. Example: To reheat a plate of food 
1.• Press Sensor Reheat.
2.(see More/Less
Feature)
(☛page 13)
3.• Press Start.
➤Cooking starts.
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.Optional
Optional For NN-S533:
1.• Press Sensor Reheat.
2.(see More/Less
Feature)
(☛page 13)
3.• Press Start.
➤Cooking starts.
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. For NN-S943/S743:
or
Sensor Reheat   
Feature
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Sensor Cook Feature
This sensor feature allows you to cook food without setting time. The oven simplifies pro-
gramming.
Example: To cook a 10 oz. Frozen Entrée
For NN-S533: For NN-S943/S743:
1.
3.• Press Start.
➤Cooking starts.
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 Sensor Cook
until the desired cate-
gory appears in the
display window.
2.(see More/Less
Feature)
(☛page 13)
Optional Press 5 times
1.
3.• Press Start.
➤Cooking starts.
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 Sensor Cook
until the desired cate-
gory appears in the
display window.
2.(see More/Less
Feature)
(☛page 13)
Optional Press 5 times
or
Sensor Cook Chart
Recipe Serving/Weight Hints
1. Oatmeal0.5 - 1 cup Place inside a microwave safe serving bowl with 
(40 - 80 g) no cover. Follow manufacturers’ directions for
preparation.
2. Potatoes4 maximumPierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing 
(6 - 8 oz. each) around surface. Place potato or potatoes around the
(170 - 225 g)edge of paper-towel-lined glass tray (Turntable), at 
least 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Do not cover. Let stand 
5 minutes to complete cooking.
3. Fresh Vegetables4 - 16 oz. All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly 
(110 - 450 g)and add 1 tbsp. of water per 
1/2cup of vegetables and 
cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter 
until after cooking.
4. Frozen Vegetables6 - 16 oz. Wash thoroughly and add 1 tbsp. of water per 
1/2cup
(170 - 450 g) of vegetables. Do not salt/butter until after cooking. 
(Not suitable for vegetables in butter or sauce.) After 
2 beeps, stir or rearrange.
5. Frozen Entrées8 - 32 oz. Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation of 
(225 - 900 g) 8 and 10 oz. sizes. For larger sized entrées, where 
the directions state for the entire film cover to be 
removed, do not vent or remove film cover to 
ensure the sensor will detect accurately for
complete cooking. After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange. 
Be careful when removing the film cover after 
cooking. Remove away from you to avoid steam 
burns.
If additional time is needed, continue to cook
manually.
6. Frozen Pizza (single)4, 8 oz. Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation.
(110, 225 g)
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Microwave Recipes
OMELET
Basic Omelet1 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, 20 seconds at P10, or until melted.
Turn the plate to coat the bottom with butter.
Meanwhile, combine the remaining 
ingredients in a separate bowl, beat together
and pour into the pie plate. 
Covered with vented plastic wrap, and cook
at P6 power for 3-4 minutes. Let stand 2
minutes. With a spatula, loosen the edges of
the omelet from the plate, fold into thirds to
serve. Always use scrambled eggs.
Yield:1 serving
NOTE:Double ingredients for a 4 egg 
Omelet. (Cook at P6 power for 5 minutes.)
CASSEROLE
Shepherd’s Pie1 pound lean ground beef1/2cup frozen peas, thawed1/4cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon gravy powder
1/2teaspoon curry powder1/4teaspoon salt1/4teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups mashed potatoes
In a 2-Qt. casserole dish, crumble the
ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes at P6
or until the meat is cooked, stirring twice.
Add the remaining ingredients, except for
potatoes. Stir well, and then spread the
potatoes evenly on the top. Cover with a lid
or vented plastic wrap and cook at P6 power
for 16-18 minutes.
Yield:4 servings
Macaroni and Cheese1/4cup butter
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 clove minced garlic
1/4cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
8 oz. (
1/2lb dry weight) macaroni, cooked 
and drained
1/3cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon paprikaIn a 2-Qt. casserole, melt the butter for 
40 seconds at P10. Add onion and garlic
and cook for 1 minute at P10. Stir in flour,
mustard, salt and pepper, and gradually add
the milk. Cook for 3-4 minutes at P10 until
sauce thickens, stirring once. Add the 
cheddar cheese, stirring thoroughly. Pour
and stir the sauce into the macaroni, in a 3-
Qt. casserole.Top with bread crumbs and
paprika. Cover with lid or vented plastic
wrap. Cook at P6 power for 16-18 minutes.
Yield:6 servings
Beef and Macaroni Casserole1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1/2green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
2 15 oz. cans tomato sauce 
1
1/4cups water
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 teaspoon parsley
1/2teaspoon salt1/4teaspoon ground black pepper1/2cup grated cheddar cheese
Crumble the ground beef in a 3-Qt. 
casserole. Cook for 5-7 minutes at P6 or
until the meat is cooked, stirring twice. 
Stir in onion, peppers and celery. Cook for 
3-4 minutes at P10. Stir in the remaining 
ingredients, except cheese. Cover with lid or
vented plastic wrap. Cook at P6 power for
16-18 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover
and let stand 5 minutes.
Yield:4-6 servings
Tuna Casserole1 6 oz. can tuna, drained and flaked
4 cups cooked and drained noodles
110
3/4oz. can condensed cream of 
mushroom soup
1 4 oz. can mushroom pieces and stems,
drained
1 16 oz. package frozen peas, defrosted
3/4cup milk
1 cup crushed potato chips
1/2cup grated cheddar cheese
In a 3-Qt. casserole, combine tuna, 
noodles, soup, mushrooms, peas and milk;
mix well. Cover with lid or vented plastic
wrap. Cook at P6 power for 16-18 minutes.
Top with potato chips and cheese before
serving.
Yield:4-6 servings
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