Panasonic Microwave Oven Nn Sa631b Operating Instructions

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oven components diagram
\bexternal air vent
w internal air vent
e door safety lock system
r exhaust air vent
t control Panel
y identification Plate
\f glass tray
i roller ring
o heat/vapor barrier film
(do not remove\b
aMenu label
s Warning label
d Waveguide cover 
(do not remove\b
fdoor release button
g Power supply cord
h Power supply Plug
s
o r\fd\b
w
t
h
rayefi
e g
\b
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beep sound:
When a pad is pressed correctly, a beep will be heard\fIf a pad is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit did not or cannot accept the instruction\f When operating, the oven will beep twice between programmed stages\f At the end of anycomplete program, the oven will beep 5 times\f
note:
If no operation after cooking program setting, 6 minutes later, the oven will automaticallycancel the cooking program\f The display will return to clock or colon display\f
Popcorn  Pad
(* page 13\b
display Window
Power level Pad 
(* page 12\b
Number Pads
quick Min
(More\b Pad
(* page 12, 13\b
stop/reset Pad
auto reheat Pad
(* page 16\b
serving/Weight Pad
(* page 16\b
auto cook Pad
(* page 16\b
timer/clock
(less\b Pad
(*page 11, 13, 18\b 
inverter turbo 
defrost  Pad
(* page 14\b
* The control panels of NN-
SA631B/SA631W/SA651S/
SA661S have the same
key layout\f
start Pad
before cooking: One
tap clears all your
instructions\f
during cooking: One
tap temporarily stops
the cooking process\f
Another tap cancels
all your instructions,
and time of day or
colon appears in the
display Window\f After cooking program
setting, one tap allows
oven to begin functioning\f
If door is opened or
stop/reset  Pad is
pressed once during oven
operation,  start Pad must
be pressed again to
restart oven\f
control Panel
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child safety lock
setting the clock
example: to set 11:\f5 a\bm\b or p\bm\b  
1\b\ Press timer/clock twice\fColon flashes\f
\f\b\ Enter time of day using
the number pads\f
 Time appears in 
the display window;
colon continues 
flashing\f
3\b\ Press  timer/clock once\f
 Colon stops flash-
ing; time of day is 
entered\f 
notes:
1\f To reset the clock, repeat step 1-3\f
2\f The clock will retain the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in andelectricity is supplied\f
3\f Clock is a 12-hour display\f 4\f Oven will not operate while colon is flashing\f This feature prevents the electronic
operation of the oven until cancelled\f It
does not lock the door\f
to set:\ Press  start3 times\f
“Child” appears in the
display window\f
"Child" continues to  be displayed until 
Child Lock is can-
celled\f Any pad 
may be pressed but
the microwave will 
not start\f
to cancel:\ Press  stop/reset 3
times\f 
 The display will 
return to colon or 
time of day when 
Child Lock has 
been cancelled\f
starting to use
your oven!
1\b\ Plug into a properlygrounded electrical
outlet\f
The oven automatically
defaults to the imperial
measure system
(oz/lb\b\f
\f\b\ Press  startto convert
to metric\f Verify your
selection in the
display window\f
3\b\ Press  stop/reset\f
 Colon appears in 
the display window\f
Display Window
If you wish to
use metric
system (g/kg\b:
note:
You can set Child Lock feature when the
display shows a colon or time of day\f
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selecting Power& cook time
notes:
1\f For more than one stage cooking, repeatsteps 1 and 2 for each stage of cooking
before pressing  startPad\f The maximum
number of stages for cooking is 3\f When
operating, two beeps will sound between
each stage\f Five beeps will sound at the
end of the entire sequence\f
2\f When selecting P10 (hIGh\b power for the first stage, you may begin at step 2\f
3\f When selecting P10 (hIGh\b power, the maximum programmable time is 30
minutes\f For other power levels, the
maximum time is 99 minutes and 99
seconds\f
4\f For reheating, use P10 (hIGh\b for liquids, P7 (MED-hIGh\b for most foods and P6
(MEDIUM\b for dense foods\f
5\f For defrosting, use P3 (MED-LOW\b\f
do not over cooK\b This oven requires
less time to cook than an older unit\f Over
cooking will cause food to dry out and may
cause a fire\f A microwave oven`s cooking
power tells you the amount of microwave
power available for cooking\f
example: to cook at P 6 (MediuM)     power for 1 minute 30 seconds  
1\b\ Press Power level
until the desired
power level appears
in the display window\f
\f\b\ Set Cooking Time using number pads\f
3\b\ Press  start\f
Cooking will start\f  The time in the 
display window will 
count down\f
Press once
twice
3 times
4 times
5 times
6 times
7 times
8 times
9 times
10 times Power Level
P10 (hIGh\b
P9
P8
P7 (MED-hIGh\b
P6 (MEDIUM\b
P5
P4
P3 (MED-LOW\b/DEFROST
P2
P1 (LOW\b
quick Min feature
notes:
1\f If desired, you can use other power levels\f Select desired power level
before setting cooking time\f
2\f After setting the time by  quick Min
Pad, you cannot use Number Pads\f
3\f  quick Min Pad can be used to add
more time during manual cooking\f
1\b\ Press  quick Min until
the desired cooking
time (up to 10
minutes\b appears in
the display window\f
Power Level is pre-set
at P10\f
\f\b\ Press  start\f
Cooking begins and
the time will count
down\f At the end of
cooking,
5 beeps sound\f
Press 5 times
This feature allows you to set or add
cooking time in 1 minute increments up to
10 minutes\f
to set cooking time:
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notes on PoPcorn feature:
1\f Pop one bag at a time\f
2\f Place bag in oven according to manufacturers` directions\f
3\f Start with popcorn at room temperature\f
4\f Allow popped corn to sit unopened for a few minutes\f
5\f Open bag carefully to prevent burns, because steam will escape\f
6\f Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag\f
note:
If popcorn is of a different weight than listed, follow instructions on popcornpackage\f  never leave the oven
unattended\b If popping slows to 2 to 3
seconds between pops, stop oven\f overcooking can cause fire\b
reMarKs:
When popping multiple bags one right after the other, the cooking time may varyslightly\f This does not affect the popcornresults\f
example: to pop 3\b5 oz\b of popcorn  
1\b\ Press  Popcorn until
the desired size
appears in the display
window\f
\f\b\ (see  More/less
Feature\f\b
(* page 13\b
3\b\ Press  start\f
 After several 
seconds, cooking 
time appears in the 
display window and 
begins to count 
down\f
Optional
or
Press
once
twice
3 times Weight
3\f5 oz\f (99 g\b
3\f0 oz\f (85 g\b
1\f75 oz\f (50 g\b
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\f
: Adds time
More 1 = Adds Approx\f 10 secs\f
More 2 = Adds Approx\f 20 secs\f
: Subtracts time
Less 1 = Subtracts Approx\f 10 secs\f
Less 2 = Subtracts Approx\f 20 secs\f
Press  More/less pad before pressing
start\f
for auto reheat/cook:
Preferences for food doneness vary with
each individual\f After having used the
auto reheat/cook feature a few times,
you may decide you would prefer your
food cooked to a different doneness\f 
: Adds time
More = Adds Approx\f 10% time : Subtracts time
Less = Subtracts Approx\f 10% time
Press  More/less pad before pressing
start\f
Popcorn feature
Press once
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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\f
Place food on microwave safe dish\f
example: to defrost 1\b5 pounds of meat  
1\b\ Press  inverter turbo
defrost\f
\f\b\ Enter weight of the food using the
number pads\f
3\b\ Press  start\f
Defrosting will start\f
The time will count
down\f Larger weight
foods will cause a
signal midway through
defrosting\f If 2 beeps
sound, turn over,
rearrange foods or
shield with aluminum
foil\f conversion chart:
Follow the chart to convert ounces or
hundredths of a pound into tenths of a
pound\f To use Inverter Turbo Defrost,
enter the weight of the food in lbs\f (1\f0\b
and tenths of a lb\f (0\f1\b\f If a piece of
meat weighs 1\f95 lbs\f or 1 lb\f 14 oz\f,
enter 1\f9 lbs\f
Ounces
0
1 - 2
3 - 4 5
6 - 7 8
9 - 10
11 - 12 13
14 - 15 hundredths
of a Pound
\f01 - \f05
\f06 - \f15
\f16 - \f25
\f26 - \f35
\f36 - \f45
\f46 - \f55
\f56 - \f65
\f66 - \f75
\f76 - \f85
\f86 - \f95 Tenths of
a Pound
0\f0
0\f1
0\f2
0\f3
0\f4
0\f5
0\f6
0\f7
0\f8
0\f9
defrosting tips & techniques
Preparation for freezing:
1\f Freeze meats, poultry, and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food\f Place wax paper between layers\f
2\f Package in heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags (labeled “For Freezer”\b, or freezer paper\f 3\f Remove as much air as possible\f
4\f Seal securely, date, and label\f
to defrost:
1\f Remove wrapper\f This helps moisture to evaporate\f Juices from food can get hot and  cook the food\f 
2\f Set food in microwave safe dish\f 
3\f Place roasts fat-side down\f Place whole poultry breast-side down\f
4\f Select power and minimum time so that items will be under-defrosted\f
5\f Drain liquids during defrosting\f
6\f Turn over (invert\b items during defrosting\f
7\f Shield edges and ends if needed\f (See Cooking Techniques\b\f
after defrosting:
1\f Large items may be icy in the center\f Defrosting will complete during STANDING TIME\f
2\f Let stand, covered, following stand time directions on page 15\f
3\f Rinse foods indicated in the chart\f
4\f Items which have been layered should be rinsed separately or have a longer stand time\f
note: The maximum weight for Inverter Turbo Defrost is 6 lbs\f (3 kg\b\f
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defrosting tips & techniques(continued)
defrostafter defrosting
food tiMe at P3 during defrosting mins (per lb) stand time    rinse
(cold water)
fish and seafood
[up to 3 lbs\f (1\f4 kg\b]
Crabmeat 6 Break apart/Rearrange
Fish Steaks 4 to 6 Turn over
5 min\f YES
Fish Fillets 4 to 6 Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends
Sea Scallops 4 to 6
Break apart/Remove defrosted pieces
Whole fish4 to 6 Turn over
Meat Turn over/Remove defrosted
Ground Meat 4 to 5 portion/Shield edges 10 min\f
Roasts 4 to 8 Turn over/Shield ends and 
30 min\f in refrig\f[21/2-4 lbs\f (1\f1-1\f8 kg\b] 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\f NO
Stew Meat 4 to 8 Break apart/Rearrange/
Remove defrosted pieces
Liver (thinly sliced\b 4 to 6 Drain liquid/Turn over/ Separate pieces
Bacon (sliced\b 4 Turn over - - - -
Poultry
Chicken, Whole 4 to 6 Turn over/Shield
20 min\f in refrig\f[up to 3 lbs\f (1\f4 kg\b]
Cutlets 4 to 6 Break apart/Turn over/
Remove defrosted Pieces 5 min\f 
YES
Pieces 4 to 6 Break apart/Turn over/Shield
Cornish hens 6 to 8 Turn over/Shield 10 min\f
Turkey Breast 6 Turn over/Shield
20 min\f in refrig\f[5-6 lbs\f (2\f3-2\f7 kg\b]
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notes:For best results, follow these
recommendations:
1\f All foods must be previously cooked\f 2\f Foods should always be covered loosely with plastic wrap, wax paper orcasserole lid\f
3\f All foods should have a covered stand time of 3 to 5 minutes\f
4\f DO NOT reheat bread and pastry products using Auto Reheat\f Usemanual power and time instead\f
5\f DO NOT reheat beverages\f
6\f Times are based on an approximate serving size of 4 oz\f
7\f A plate of food is normally 3-4 servings\f This feature allows you to reheat 1 to 4
servings of precooked room temperature
and refrigerator temperature foods without
setting power and time\f These are tested and pre-timed (based
on the power rating of this oven\b for the
quantity of food listed in the chart on page
17\f Locale, power fluctuations and
personal tastes are not taken into
account\f Should you prefer your food
cooked differently, use power and time
method shown on page 12\f
example: to reheat  \f servings of casserole
1\b\ Press  auto reheat
until the desired
number of servings
appears in the display
window\f
\f\b\ (see  More/less
Feature\b
(*page 13\b
3\b\ Press  start\f
 Cooking begins and
the time will count 
down\f
Press twice
example: to cook a 1 cup oatmeal
1\b
4\b\ Press 
start\f
 Cooking begins and
the time will count 
down\f
\ Press until the desired
number of category
appears in the display
window\f
\f\b\ Press  serving/Weight
until the desired
serving/weight appears
in the display window\f
3\b\ (see  More/less
Feature\b
(*page 13\b
Press once\f
Press twice
Press Auto
Reheat pad to
indicate number or servings
once
twice
3 times
4 times Average
Serving Size
4-6 oz\f 8 oz\f
12 oz\f
16 oz\f Time
will vary
depending on size and
wattage of oven
auto reheat
featureauto cook          feature
Optional or
Optional
or
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auto cook chart
recipeserving/Weighthints
1\b oatmeal0\f5, 1 cup(40, 80 g\bPlace oatmeal in a microwave safe serving
bowl with no cover\f Follow manufacturers`
directions for preparation\f
\f\b breakfast
sausage2, 4, 6, 8 LinksFollow manufacturers` directions for
preparation of pre-cooked breakfast
sausage\f Place in a radial pattern\f
3\b omelet2, 4 eggs
heat 1 tbsp butter in microwave safe 8"pie
plate, 20 seconds at P10 or until melted\f
Turn the plate to coat the bottom of the plate
with butter\f In a separate bowl beat 2 eggs
and 2 tbsp milk and pour into the pie plate\f
Cook covered with vented plastic wrap\f Let
stand 2 minutes\f Salt and pepper, if desired\f
Fold into thirds to serve\f For 4 eggs omelet,
double ingredients\f
4\b frozen entrMes8, 10, 20, 28 oz\f
(220, 280, 560, 800 g\b
Follow manufacturers` directions for
preparation\f After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange\f
Be careful when removing the film cover
after cooking\f Remove facing away from you
to avoid steam burns\f If additional time is
needed, continue to cook manually\f
5\b frozen Pizza 
(single)8 oz\f
(220 g\bFollow manufacturers` directions for
preparation\fAdd more time of cooking if
needed\f
6\b Potatoes
1, 2, 3, 4 pieces
(6 - 8 oz\f each\b (170 - 220 g\b
Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times
spacing around surface\f Place potato or
potatoes around the edge of paper-towel-
lined glass tray (Turntable\b, at least 1 inch (2\f5 cm\b apart\f Do not cover\f Turn over after
2 beeps\f Let stand 5 minutes to complete cooking\f
7\b fresh
vegetables4, 8, 12, 16 oz\f
(110, 220, 340, 450 g\b
All pieces should be the same size\f Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp\f of water per 1/2cup of
vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap\f Do not salt/butter until aftercooking\f
8\b frozen
vegetables6, 10, 16 oz\f
(170, 280, 450 g\b
Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp\f of water per 1/2cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap\fDo not salt/butter untilafter cooking\f (Not suitable for vegetables inbutter or sauce\f\b 
9\b Pasta2, 4, 6, 8 oz\f
(55, 110, 170, 220 g\bPlace pasta with hot tap water in a microwave safe casserole dish\f Cover withlid or vented plastic wrap\f
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timer feature
note:
1\f When each stage finishes, a two-beep signal sounds\f At the end of the
program, the oven will beep five times\f
2\f If the oven door is opened during Stand Time, Kitchen Timer or Delay Time, the
time on the display will continue to count down\f
3\f Stand time and Delay start cannot be programmed before any automaticFunction\f This is to prevent the starting
temperature of food from rising before
defrosting or cooking begins\f A change in starting temperature could causeinaccurate results\f
caution:
if oven lamp is lit while using the timer
feature, the oven is incorrectly
programed\b stop oven immediately and 
re-read instructions\b
This feature allows you to program the
oven as a kitchen timer\f It can also be
used to program a standing time after
cooking is completed and/or to program a
delay start\f
example: to count down 5 minutes\b
1\b\ Press  timer/clock
once\f
\f\b\ Set desired amount of time using number
pads\f
(up to 99 minutes and
99 seconds\b\f
3\b\ Press  start\f
 Time will count 
down without oven 
operating\f
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\b
1\b\ Enter the desired
Power level (see
page 12 for directions\b\f
\ Set desired cooking time using number
pads\f
3\b \f\b\ Press  timer/clock
once\f
4\b\ Set desired amount of Stand Time using
number pads\f (up to
99 minutes and 99
seconds\b
5\b\ Press  start\f
 Cooking will start\f 
After cooking, stand 
time will count down
without oven
operating\f
to set delay start:
example: to delay the start of cooking   for 5 minutes, and cook at P6  
power for 3 minutes\b
1\b
\ Enter the desired
Power level (see
page 12 for directions\b\f
\ Set desired cooking time using number
pads\f3\b
\ Press  timer/clock
once\f
\f\b\ Enter desired amount of delay time using
number pads\f (up to
99 minutes and 99
seconds\b
5\b 4\b\ Press  start\f
 Delay time will 
count down\f Then 
cooking will start\f
Press 5 times Press 5 times
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