Panasonic Microwave Oven Nn S744 Operating Instructions

							9
* The control panel of NN-S924/S944
has the same key layout as NN-S744.
Control Panel         (continued)
NN-S744
(1)
(2)
(3)
(9)
(10)(8)(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
NN-S934
(1)
(3)
(11)
(7)
(9)
(10)
(12)
(13)
(14)(8)(2)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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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.
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.
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							Popcorn Feature
12
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
Press
once
twice
3 timesWeight
3.5 oz (99 g)
3.0 oz (85 g)
1.75 oz (50 g)
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)
For NN-S744/S924/S944:
For NN-S934:
Press once
or
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More/Less Feature
For Popcorn:
By using the More/LessPad, the pro-
grams can be adjusted to cook popcorn
for a longer or shorter time if desired.
For NN-S744/S924/S944:
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-S934:: 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-S744/S924/S944:
1 tap = More (Adds Approx. 10% time)
2 taps = Less (Subtracts Approx. 10% time)
3 taps = original setting
For NN-S934:: 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 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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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
serving size of 4 oz.
7. A plate of food is normally 3-4 servings. This feature allows you to reheat 1 to 4
servings of precooked room temperature
and refrigerator temperature foods without
setting power and time.
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
17. 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 13)
3.• Press Start.
➤Cooking begins and
the time will count 
down. Press twiceExample: To cook a 10 oz. Frozen Entrées
1.
4.• Press Start.
➤Cooking begins and
the time will count 
down.
• Press Auto Cookuntil
the desired category
number appears in
the display window.
2.• Press Serving/Weight
until the desired serv-
ing/weight appears in
the display window.
3.(see More/Less
Feature)
(☛page 13) Press 4 times
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 Optional
or
1.• Press Auto Reheat
until the desired num-
ber of servings
appears in the display
window.
2.(see More/Less
Feature)
(☛page 13)
3.• Press Start.
➤Cooking begins and
the time will count 
down. Press twice
Optional
1.
4.• Press Start.
➤Cooking begins and
the time will count 
down.
• Press Auto Cookuntil
the desired category
number appears in
the display window.
2.• Press Serving/Weight
until the desired serv-
ing/weight appears in
the display window.
3.(see More/Less
Feature)
(☛page 13) Press 5 times
Auto Reheat     
Feature
Auto Cook      
Feature
For NN-S744/S924/S944:
For NN-S934:
NOTES:For best results, follow these
recommendations:
1. All foods must be previously cooked.
2. Foods should always be covered loose-
ly with plastic wrap, wax paper or
casserole lid.
3. All foods should have a covered stand
time of 3 to 5 minutes.For NN-S744/S924/S944:
For NN-S934:
Optional
Optional
or
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Auto Cook Chart
Recipe Serving/Weight Hints
Oatmeal0.5, 1 cup Place inside a microwave safe serving bowl with no  
(40, 80 g) cover. Follow manufacturers directions for preparation.
Omelet2, 4 eggs Follow Basic Omelet recipe on page 18.
(only for NN-S934)
Soup1, 2 cups Pour soup into a microwave safe serving bowl. Cover  
(only for NN-S934) (250, 500 ml) with lid or vented plastic wrap. Stir after cooking.
Potatoes4 maximum Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing around  
(6 - 8 oz. each) surface. Place potato or potatoes around the edge of 
(170 - 225 g) paper-towel-lined glass tray (Turntable), at least 1 inch 
(2.5cm) apart. Do not cover. Let stand 5 minutes to 
complete cooking.
Fresh Vegetables4, 8, 12, 16 oz. All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly, 
(110, 225, 340, 450 g)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. 
Frozen Vegetables6, 10, 16 oz. Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per 
1/2cup of  
(170, 300, 450 g) vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 
Do not salt/butter until after cooking. (Not suitable for 
vegetables in butter or sauce.) After 2 beeps, stir or 
rearrange.
Frozen Entrées8, 10, 20, 32 oz. Follow manufacturers directions for preparation. After 2 
(225, 300, 600, 900 g)beeps, stir or rearrange. Be careful when removing the 
film cover after cooking. Remove facing away from you  
to avoid steam burns. 
If additional time is needed, continue to cook manually.
Frozen Pizza (single)8 oz. Follow manufacturers directions for preparation. 
(225 g) 
Rice0.5, 1, 1.5 cups Place rice with hot tap water in a microwave safe 
(only for NN-S744/ (110, 220, 335 g) casserole dish. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
S924/S944) Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving. 
Pasta2, 4, 6, 8 oz. Place pasta with hot tap water in a microwave safe  
(only for NN-S744/
(56, 110, 170, 225 g)casserole dish. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
S924/S944) 
Stew1, 2 cups Pour contents from can into microwave safe serving   
(only for NN-S744/ bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Stir after 
S924/S944) cooking.
Frozen Dinners11, 16 oz. Follow manufactures directions for covering or
(only for NN-S934) (300, 450 g) removing covers. Do not use frozen foods packaged in 
foil trays.
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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 (for model NN-S934) or cook at P6
power for 3-4 minutes (for models NN-S744/
S924/S944). 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
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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