Panasonic Microwave Oven Nn S553 Operating Instructions

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Microwave Shortcuts(continued)
FOOD POWER TIME DIRECTIONS
(in mins.)
To cook baked Potato,  Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times
(6 - 8 oz. each) spacing around surface. Place potato or
(170 - 225 g)    potatoes around the edge of paper-towel-
1P83
1/2- 4 lined glass tray  (Turntable), at least 1 inch 
(2.5 cm) apart. Do not cover. Let stand 5 
2 P8 6 - 7 minutes to complete cooking.
To steam Hand Towels- 4P10 (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 FatBoth bone and fat affect cook-
ing. Bones may cause irregu-
lar cooking. Meat next to the
tips of bones may overcook
while meat positioned under a large bone,
such as a ham bone, may be under-
cooked. Large amounts of fat absorb
microwave energy and the meat next to
these areas may overcook.
DensityPorous, 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...

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Cooking Techniques(continued)
CoveringAs 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 inacces-
sible, leave oven door open while cleaning.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.
Menu Label (for NN-S553): 
Do not remove, wipe with a
damp cloth.
Inside of the oven:
Wipe with a damp cloth
after using, mild detergent
may be used if needed.
The use of harsh deter-
gents or abrasives is not...

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Before Requesting Service
These things are normal:
The oven causes Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook 
interference with with the microwave oven. This interference is similar to the 
my TV. interference caused by small appliances such as mixers,
vacuums, blow dryers, etc. It does not indicate a problem with
your oven.
Steam accumulates During cooking, steam and warm air are given off from the 
on the oven door and food. Most of the steam and warm air are removed from the 
warm...

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Limited Warranty & Customer Services Directory
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,  PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA
CORPORATION OF AMERICA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC.,
One Panasonic Way Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094  San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Microwave Oven Product
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or...

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QUICK GUIDE TO OPERATION
Feature
To set
Clock
(☛page 10)How to Operate
Thru
Press once. Enter time of day. Press once.
To set
Power and Time
(☛page 11)
To Use Child   
Safety Lock
(☛page 10)
Thru
Press to select Power Level.Set cooking time. Press.
To defrost using
Inverter Turbo 
Defrost
(☛page 13)
Thru
Thru Press once. Set weight. Press.
Press to select serving/weight.Press.
To use as a
Kitchen Timer
(☛page 17)
Thru
Press once. Set time. Press.
To Set
Stand Time
(☛page 17)Thru
Press once. Set time....

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User’s Record
Specifications
Power Source:
Power Consumption:
Cooking Power:*
Outside Dimensions
(H x W x D):
Oven Cavity Dimensions
(H x W x D):
Operating Frequency:
Net Weight:NN-S553 NN-S503
120 V, 60 Hz 
12.7 Amps, 1,460 W
1,350 W
11  
7/8 x 20 3/8 x 15 7/8
(301 mm x 518 mm x 404 mm)
8 
7/8 x 14 3/4 x 15 3/16
(225 mm x 375 mm x 386 mm)
2,450 MHz
Approx. 23 lbs. (10.5 kg)
*IEC Test procedure Specifications subject to change without notice.
The serial number of this product may be
found on the back...