Panasonic Microwave Oven Nn S563 Operating Instructions

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Control Panel
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 12)
Power LevelPad
(☛page 11)
TimerPad
(☛page 18)
Quick MinPad
(☛page 11)
StartPad
More/LessPad
(☛page 12)
ClockPad
(☛page 10) Number Pads
Inverter Turbo
Defrost Pad
(☛page 13)
Sensor Reheat
Pad (☛page 15)
BeveragesPad
(☛page 12)
Keep WarmPad
(☛page 11)
Stop/ResetPad
Sensor CookPad
(☛page 15)
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.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. * The control panel of NN-T563
has the same key layout as
NN-S563.
NN-S563
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							Child Safety Lock
10
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.
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!
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.
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 16,
please refer to page 11 for manual cooking.
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Popcorn Feature
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 tempera-
ture.
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 list-
ed, follow instructions on popcorn pack-
age. Never leave the oven unattended.
If popping 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 slightly. This does not affect the pop-
corn 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
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.
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
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. 
1 tap = More (Adds Approx. 10% time)
2 taps = Less (Subtracts Approx. 10% time)
3 taps = original setting
Press More/Lesspad before pressing Start.
Beverages
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 without 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 tem-
perature. Overheating will cause an
increased risk of scalding, or water erup-
tion. Refer to page 2, item 18.
1.• Press Beveragesuntil
the desired number of
servings appears in
the display window.
2.(see More/Less
Feature.)
3.• Press Start.
➤Cooking time 
appears in the
display window and 
begins to count down.
This feature allows you to reheat 1 cup
(250 ml) or 2 cups (500 ml) of room tem-
perature beverages without setting power
and time.
Example: To reheat 2 cups of beverage
Press twice.
Optional
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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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Sensor Reheat   
FeatureSensor Cook    
Feature
NOTE:
Casseroles- Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of liquid,
cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Stir when
time appears in the display window.
Canned foods- Empty contents into casse-
role dish or serving bowl, cover dish with lid or
vented plastic wrap. After reheating, let stand
for a few minutes.
Plate of food- Arrange food on plate; top with
butter, gravy, etc. Cover with lid or vented
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.
This sensor feature allows you to reheat
food without setting time. The oven sim-
plifies programming.
This sensor feature allows you to cook
food without setting time. The oven sim-
plifies programming.
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 12)
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
For the best results with the
GENIUS SENSOR, follow these rec-
ommendations.
Example: To cook a 10 oz. Frozen Entrée
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 until the desired
category appears on
the display window.
2.(see More/Less
Feature)
(☛page 12)
Optional Press 3 times
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Sensor Cook Chart
Pad 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. Breakfast 2 - 8 links Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation of
Sausagepre-cooked breakfast sausage. 
Place in a radial pattern.
3. Omelet2, 4 eggs Follow Basic Omelet recipe on page 17.
Lunch 4. Soup1 - 2 cupsPour soup into a microwave safe serving bowl.
/Snack(250 - 500 ml)Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
5. Frozen Pocket1 sandwich Follow manufacturers directions for preparation. 
Sandwich(4.5 oz.)
(128 g)
6. Frozen8 - 32 oz. Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation
Entrées(225 - 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 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.
7. Frozen Pizza4, 8 oz. Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation.
(single)(110, 225 g)
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 - 16 oz. All pieces should be the same size. Wash thor- 
Vegetables(110 - 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 - 16 oz. Wash thoroughly and add 1 tbsp. of water per 
1/2Vegetables(170 - 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.
11. White Rice0.5 - 1.5 cups Place rice with hot water in a microwave safe
(110 - 335 g) casserole dish. Cover with lid or vented plastic
wrap. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
12. Brown Rice0.5 - 1.5 cups Place rice with hot water in a microwave safe 
(110 - 335 g) casserole dish. Cover with lid or vented plastic 
(maxium) wrap. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Dinner 13. Frozen11 - 16 oz.  Follow manufactures’ directions for covering or 
Dinners(300 - 450 g) removing covers. Do not use frozen foods
packaged in foil trays.
14. Pasta2 - 8 oz. Place pasta with hot water in a microwave safe 
(56 - 225 g) casserole dish. Cover with lid or vented plastic 
wrap.
15. Fish Fillets4 - 16 oz. Arrange in a single layer.
(110 - 450 g) Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
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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. 
Cook, covered with vented plastic wrap,
using OMELET selection. Let stand 2 min-
utes. With a spatula, loosen the edges of the
omelet from the plate, fold into thirds to
serve. Always use scrambled eggs.
Yield:1 serving
Approx. cooking time:4 minutes.
NOTE:Double ingredients for a 4 egg 
Omelet.
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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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.
To Use  as a Kitchen Timer:
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:
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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