Panasonic Microwave Oven Nn S553 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Microwave Oven
Models: NN-S553/S503
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Safety Information
Precautions.........................Inside cover
Important Safety Instructions.........1-3
Installation and Grounding
Instructions.......................................3-4
Safety...

© 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 exposure to microwave energy. It is impor-
tant 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 EXPO-
SURE 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 4.
4. As with any cooking appliance, DO...

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18. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the
boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling when the con-
tainer is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS
COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER
WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED
INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
(a) STIR THE LIQUID BOTH BEFORE AND HALFWAY THROUGH
HEATING IT.
(b) Do not heat water and oil, or fats...

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Glass Tray
1. DO NOToperate the oven without the Roller Ring and the Glass Tray in
place.
2. DO NOToperate the oven without the Glass Tray fully engaged on the drive
hub. Improper cooking or damage to the oven could result. Verify that the
Glass Tray is properly engaged and rotating by observing its rotation when
you press Start. Note:The Glass Tray can turn in either direction.
3. Use only the Glass Tray specifically designed for this oven. DO NOTsubsti-
tute any other glass tray.
4. If the Glass Tray...

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—IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDING PLUG
CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. 
Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not com-
pletely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. If it
is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a three wire extension cord that has a
three prong polarized grounding plug, and a three slot receptacle that will accept the plug
on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord...

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Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven.
IMPORT
ANT
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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5) GLASS TRAY / COOKING CONTAINERS / FOIL
• Cooking containers get hot during microwaving. Heat is transferred from the
HOT food to the container and the Glass Tray. Use pot holders when removing
containers from the oven or when removing lids or plastic wrap covers from
cooking containers, to avoid burns.
• The Glass Tray will get hot during cooking. It should be allowed to cool before
handling or before paper products, such as paper plates or microwave popcorn
bags, are placed in the oven for...

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Cookware Guide
ITEM MICROWAVE COMMENTS
Yes for  Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of 
Aluminum Foil Shielding  meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur
only if foil is too close to oven wall or door and damage to your 
oven will result.
Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking 
Browning Dish Yes only. Check 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
a a
External Air Vent
b b
Internal Air Vent
c c
Door Safety Lock System
d d
Exhaust Air Vent
e e
Control Panel
f f
Identification Plateg g
Glass Tray
h h
Roller Ring
i i
Heat/Vapor Barrier Film
(do not remove)
j j
Menu Label (for NN-S553)
k k
Waveguide Cover (do not remove)
f idgkajb
e
dh
c
Oven Light:
Oven Light turns on only while cooking and will not turn on when oven door is opened.
(1) Display Window
(2) Popcorn Pad (☛page 12)
(3) Inverter Turbo Defrost Pad
(☛page 13)
(4)...