Panasonic Microwave Oven Nn S553 Operating Instructions

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							Child Safety Lock
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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.
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.
Starting to Use
Your Oven!
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):
NOTE:
You can set Child Lock feature when the
display shows a colon or time of day.
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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.
Keep Warm Feature
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.
to
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.
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Popcorn Feature
(NN-S553)
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
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-S503)
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
twice
3 timesWeight
3.5 oz (99 g)
3.0 oz (85 g)
1.75 oz (50 g)
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.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.
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-S503:
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-S553:: 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 Auto Reheat/Cook:
Preferences for food doneness vary with
each individual. After having used the Auto
Reheat/Cookfeature a few times, you may
decide you would prefer your food cooked
to a different doneness. 
For NN-S503:
1 tap = More (Adds Approx. 10% time)
2 taps = Less (Subtracts Approx. 10% time)
3 taps = original setting
For NN-S553:: Adds  time
: Subtracts time
More 1 = Adds Approx. 10% time
original setting
Less 1 = Subtracts Approx. 10% time
Press More/Lesspad before pressing Start.
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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 14.
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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Auto Reheat
Feature
Auto Cook      
Feature
NOTES:For best results, follow these rec-
ommendations:
1. All foods must be previously cooked.
2. Foods should always be covered loosely
with plastic wrap, wax paper or casserole
lid.
3. All foods should have a covered stand
time of 3 to 5 minutes.
This feature allows you to reheat 1 to 4
servings of precooked room temperature
and refrigerator temperature foods without
setting power and time.
For NN-S553:
These are tested and pre-timed (based
on the power rating of this oven) for the
quantity of food listed in the chart on page
16. Locale, power fluctuations and per-
sonal tastes are not taken into account.
Should you prefer your food cooked dif-
ferently, use power and time method
shown on page 11.
Example: To reheat  2 servings of casserole
1.• Press Auto Reheat
until the desired num-
ber of servings
appears in the display
window.
2.(see More/Less
Feature)
(☛page 12)
3.• Press Start.
➤Cooking begins and
the time will count 
down. Optional Press twiceExample: To cook a 10 oz. Frozen Entrées
1.
4.• Press Start.
➤Cooking begins and
the time will count 
down.
• Press Lunch.
2.• Press Serving/Weight
until the desired serv-
ing/weight appears in
the display window. For NN-S503:
1.• Press Auto Reheat
until the desired num-
ber of servings
appears in the display
window.
2.(see More/Less
Feature)
(☛page 12)
3.• Press Start.
➤Cooking begins and
the time will count 
down. Optional Press twice
3.(see More/Less
Feature)
(☛page 12)
Optional
Example: To cook a 10 oz. Frozen Entrées
1.• Press Frozen
Entrées until the
desired serving/weight
appears in the display
window.
2.(see More/Less
Feature)
(☛page 12)
3.• Press Start.
➤Cooking begins and
the time will count 
down. Optional Press twice
Press Auto
Reheat pad to
indicate num-
ber or servings
once
twice
3 times
4 timesAverage
Serving
Size
4-6 oz.
8 oz.
12 oz.
16 oz.Time
will vary
depending on
size and
wattage of oven
4. DO NOT reheat bread and pastry prod-
ucts using Auto Reheat Use manual
power and time instead.
5. DO NOT reheat beverages.
6. Times are based on an approximate serv-
ing size of 4 oz.
7. A plate of food is normally 3-4 servings.
Press 3 times
or
or
For NN-S553:
For NN-S503:
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Auto Cook Chart
Recipe Serving/Weight Hints
Breakfast 1. Oatmeal0.5, 1 cup Place inside a microwave safe serving bowl with 
(40, 80 g) no cover. Follow manufacturers’ directions for
preparation.
2. Beverages1, 2 cups This feature allows you to reheat 1 cup (250 ml) or
(250, 500 ml) 2 cups (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 microwave oven with-
out stirring before and halfway through heating.
3. Care must be exercised not to overheat liquids 
when using the Beverage feature. It is
programmed to give proper result when heating 
1 cup (250 ml) or 2 cups (500 ml) of liquid,
starting from room temperature. Overheating will
cause an increased risk of scalding, or water 
eruption. Refer to page 2, item 18.
3. Bacon
4 slices (3.2-4 oz)Place slices of bacon on a microwave safe dish.(90-110 g)Cover with paper towel. Time may vary by brand6 slices (4.8-5.8 oz) and weight. If bacon is not cooked to your liking, (135-165 g)continue to heat by manually adding more time.10 slices (8.1-9.5 oz)
(230-270 g)
14 slices (11.6-13 oz)
(330-370 g)
Lunch 4. Soup1, 2 cupsPour soup into a microwave safe serving bowl.
/Snack(only for NN-S553)(250, 500 ml)Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
5. Hot Dog4 maximum Make 3 slits on each Hot Dog. Place Hot Dog on
(only for NN-S553)paper plate or microwave safe dish leaving space
between each. Times may vary by size and
manufacturer.
6. Frozen8, 10, 20, 32 oz. Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation
Entrées
(225, 300, 600, 900 g)of 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 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.
7. Frozen Pizza4, 8 oz. Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation.
(single)(110, 225 g)
(only for NN-S553)Side Dish 8. Potatoes4 maximumPierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing 
(6 - 8 oz. each)around surface. Place potato or potatoes around
(170 - 225 g)the 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.
9. Fresh4, 8, 12, 16 oz. All pieces should be the same size. Wash thor- 
Vegetables
(110, 225, 340, 450 g)oughly and add 1 tbsp. of water per 1/2cup of vege-
tables and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 
Do not salt/butter until after cooking.
10. Frozen6, 10, 16 oz. Wash thoroughly and add 1 tbsp. of water per 
1/2Vegetables(170, 300, 450 g) cup of vegetables. Do not salt/butter until after 
cooking. (Not suitable for vegetables in butter or 
sauce.) After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange.
Dinner 11. Frozen11, 15 oz.  Follow manufactures’ directions for covering or 
Dinners(300, 450 g) removing covers. Do not use frozen foods
(only for NN-S553)packaged in foil trays.
12. Fish Fillets4, 8, 12, 16 oz. Arrange in a single layer.
(only for NN-S553)(110, 225, 340, 450 g)Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
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Timer Feature
NOTE:
1. When each stage finishes, a two-beep
signal sounds. At the end of the pro-
gram, 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 con-
tinue to count down.
3. Stand time and Delay start cannot be
programmed before any automatic
Function. This is to prevent the starting
temperature of food from rising before
defrosting or cooking begins. A change
in starting temperature could cause
inaccurate results. CAUTION:
If oven lamp is lit while using the timer
feature, the oven is incorrectly pro-
gramed. Stop oven immediately and 
re-read instructions. This feature allows you to program the
oven as a kitchen timer. It can also be
used to program a standing time after
cooking is completed and/or to program a
delay start.
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.
To Set Stand Time: To Use  as a Kitchen Timer:
Example: To cook at P6 power for 3
minutes, with stand time of
5 minutes.
1.• Enter the desired
Power Level(see
page 11 for directions).
Set desired cooking time
using number pads.
3. 2.• Press Timer.
4.• Set desired amount of
Stand Time using
number pads. (up to
99 minutes and 99
seconds)
5.• Press Start.
➤Cooking will start. 
After cooking, stand 
time will count down
without oven
operating.
Press 5 times
To Set Delay Start:
Example: To delay the start of cooking  
for 5 minutes, and cook at P6  
power for 3 minutes.
1.
• Enter the desired
Power Level(see
page 11 for directions).
Set desired cooking time
using number pads.3.
• Press Timer.
2.• Enter desired amount
of delay time using
number pads. (up to
99 minutes and 99
seconds)
5. 4.• Press Start.
➤Delay time will 
count down. Then 
cooking will start.
Press 5 times
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Microwave Shortcuts
FOOD POWER TIME DIRECTIONS
(in mins.)
To separate refrigerated  P10 (High) 30 sec.  Remove wrapper and place in microwave  
Bacon, safe dish. After heating, use a plastic
1 pound (450 g) spatula to separate slices.
To soften Brown SugarP10 (High) 20 - 30 sec. Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish 
1 cup (250 ml) with a slice of bread. Cover with lid or 
plastic wrap. 
To soften refrigerated Butter,P3 (MED-LOW) 1 Remove wrapper and place butter in a  1 stick, 1/4pound (110 g)microwave safe dish.
To melt refrigerated Butter,P6 (MEDIUM) 11/2- 2 Remove wrapper and place butter in a1 stick, 1/4pound (110 g)microwave safe dish covered with lid or 
vented plastic wrap. 
To melt Chocolate, P6 (MEDIUM) 1 - 1
1/2Remove wrapper and place chocolate
1 square, 1 oz. (28 g) in a microwave safe dish. After heating, stir 
To melt Chocolate, P6 (MEDIUM) 1 - 1
1/2until completely melted. Note: Chocolate 1/2cup  (125 ml) chipsholds its shape even when softened.
To toast Coconut,  P10 (High) 1 Place in a microwave safe dish.
1/2cup (125 ml) Stir every 30 seconds. 
To soften Cream Cheese,P3 (MED-LOW) 1 - 2 Remove wrapper and place in a 
8 oz. (225 g) microwave safe bowl. 
To brown Ground Beef,  P10 (High) 4 - 5 Crumble into a microwave safe colander
1 pound (450 g) set into another dish. Cover with plastic 
wrap. Stir twice. Drain grease.
To cook Vegetables,
Fresh P8 3
1/2- 4 All pieces should be the same size. Wash
(1/2lb) thoroughly and add 1 tbsp of water per 1/2(225 g) cup of vegetables and cover with lid or
vented plastic wrap.
Do not salt/butter until after cooking.
Frozen P8 3
1/2- 4 Do not salt until after cooking. (Not suitable
(10 oz) for vegetables in butter or sauce.) Wash
(285 g) thoroughly and add 1 tbsp of water per 
1/2cup of vegetables and cover with lid or
vented plastic wrap.
Canned P8 3
1/2- 4 Empty contents into microwave safe serving
(15 oz) bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
(430 g)
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