Panasonic Microwave Oven Nn Sa631b Operating Instructions

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Microwave shortcuts
foodPoWer tiMe directions
(in mins\b)
To separate refrigerated 
P10 30 sec\f  Remove wrapper and place in microwave  
bacon ,(hIGh\bsafe dish\f After heating, use a plastic
1 pound (450 g\b spatula to separate slices\f
To soften  brown sugar
P10 20 - 30 sec\f Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish 
1 cup (250 ml\b(hIGh\bwith a slice of bread\f Cover with lid or 
plastic wrap\f 
To soften refrigerated  butter,P3 1 Remove wrapper and place butter in a  1 stick, 1/4pound (110 g\b(MED-LOW\bmicrowave safe dish\f
To melt refrigerated  butter,P6 11/2- 2 Remove wrapper and place butter in a1 stick, 1/4pound (110 g\b(MEDIUM\bmicrowave safe dish covered with lid or 
vented plastic wrap\f 
To melt  chocolate ,
P6 1 - 11/2Remove wrapper and place chocolate
1 square, 1 oz\f (28 g\b(MEDIUM\bin a microwave safe dish\f After heating, stir 
To melt  chocolate ,P6 1 - 11/2until completely melted\f  NOT\b: Chocolate 1/2cup  (125 ml\b chips(MEDIUM\bholds its shape even when softened.
To toast  coconut , 
P10 1 Place in a microwave safe dish\f1/2cup (125 ml\b(hIGh\bStir every 30 seconds\f 
To soften  cream cheese ,P3 1 - 2 Remove wrapper and place in a 
8 oz\f (220 g\b(MED-LOW\bmicrowave safe bowl\f 
To brown  ground beef , 
P10 4 - 5 Crumble into a microwave safe colander
1 pound (450 g\b(hIGh\bset into another dish\f Cover with plastic 
wrap\f Stir twice\f Drain grease\f
To cook  vegetables ,
Fresh
P831/2- 4 All pieces should be the same size\f Wash 
(1/2lb\f\b thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per 1/2cup  
(225 g\b of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented 
plastic wrap\f Do not salt/butter until after 
cooking\f
Frozen
P831/2- 4 Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per 
(10 oz\f\b1/2cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or 
(280 g\b vented plastic wrap\f Do not salt/butter until 
after cooking\f (Not suitable for vegetables in 
butter or sauce\f\b
Canned
P831/2- 4 Empty contents into microwave safe serving
(15 oz\f\b bowl\f 
(430 g\b
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Microwave shortcuts(continued)
foodPoWer tiMe directions
(in mins\b)
To cook baked  Potato,  Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times
(6 - 8 oz\f each\b spacing around surface\f Place potato or
(170 - 220 g\b    potatoes around the edge of paper-towel-
1
P831/2- 4 lined glass tray  (Turntable\b, at least 1 inch  (2\f5 cm\b apart\f Do not cover\f Let stand 5 
2
P86 - 7 minutes to complete cooking\f
To steam  hand towels - 4P10 20 - 30 sec\f Soak in water, then wring out excess\f(hIGh\bPlace on a microwave safe dish\f
heat\f Present immediately\f
To soften  ice cream ,
P3 1 - 11/2Check often to prevent melting\f1/2gallon (2 L\b(MED-LOW\b
Cup of liquidto boil water, broth , etc\fP10 1 cup, 8 oz\f (250 ml\b(hIGh\b11/2- 2 heated liquids can erupt if not stirred\f2 cups, 16 oz\f (500 ml\b21/2- 3 Do not heat liquids in microwave oven
without stirring before heating\f
Cup of liquid to warm beverage ,
P7 1 cup, 8 oz\f (250 ml\b(MED-hIGh\b11/2- 22 cups, 16 oz\f (500 ml\b21/2- 3
To roast  nuts,  
P10 3 - 4 Spread nuts into a 9-inch (23 cm\b  
11/2cups (375 ml\b(hIGh\bmicrowave safe pie plate\f 
Stir occasionally\f
To toast  sesame seeds ,
P10 2 - 21/2Place in a small microwave safe bowl\f 1/4cup (60 ml\b(hIGh\bStir twice\f
To skin  tomatoes ,
P10 30 sec\f Place tomato into a microwave safe bowl
(one at a time\b(hIGh\bcontaining boiling water\f Rinse and peel\f
Repeat for each tomato\f
To remove  cooking odors ,P10 5 Combine 1 to 11/2cups (250 - 375 ml\b  (hIGh\bwater with the juice and peel of one lemon 
in a 2 quart microwave safe bowl\f 
After water finishes boiling, wipe interior of 
oven with a cloth\f You can also use a
combination of several whole cloves and 
1/4cup of vinegar with 1 cup of water\f
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food characteristicscooking techniques
bone and fatBoth bone and fat affect
cooking\f Bones may cause
irregular cooking\f Meat next to
the tips of bones may
overcook while meat positioned under a
large bone, such as a ham bone, may be
undercooked\f Large amounts of fat
absorb microwave energy and the meat
next to these areas may overcook\f
densityPorous, airy foods such as
breads, cakes or rolls take
less time to cook than
heavy, dense foods such as
potatoes and roasts\f When
reheating donuts or other
foods with different centers be very
careful\f Certain foods have centers made
with sugar, water, or fat and these centers
attract microwaves (For example, jelly
donuts\b\f When a jelly donut is heated, the
jelly can become extremely hot while the
exterior remains warm to the touch\f This
could result in a burn if the food is not
allowed to cool properly in the center\f
quantityTwo potatoes take longer to cook
than one potato\f As the quantity of
the food decreases so does the
cooking time\f Overcooking will
cause the moisture content in the
food to decrease and a fire could result\f
Never leave microwave unattended while
in use\f
shapeUniform sizes heat more
evenly\f The thin end of a
drumstick will cook more
quickly than the meaty
end\f To compensate for irregular shapes, place thin parts toward the center of thedish and thick pieces toward the edge\f
sizeThin pieces cook more
quickly than thick pieces\f
starting temperatureFoods that are at room temperature
take less time to cook than if they
are chilled, refrigerated, or frozen\f
PiercingFoods with skins or
membranes must be
pierced scored or have a
strip of skin peeled
before cooking to allow
steam to escape\f Pierce
clams, oysters, chicken livers, whole
potatoes and whole vegetables\f Whole
apples or new potatoes should have a 1-
inch strip of skin peeled before cooking\f
Score sausages and frankfurters\f Do not
Cook/Reheat whole eggs with or without
the shell\f Steam build up in whole eggs
may cause them to explode, and possibly
damage the oven or cause injury\f
Reheating SLICED hard-boiled eggs and
cooking SCRAMBLED eggs is safe\f
browningFoods will not have the
same brown appearance as
conventionally cooked foods
or those foods which are
cooked utilizing a browning
feature\f Meats and poultry
may be coated with browning sauce,
Worcestershire sauce, barbecue sauce or
shake-on browning sauce\f To use,
combine browning sauce with melted
butter or margarine and brush on before
cooking\f 
For quick breads or muffins, brown sugar
can be used in the recipe in place of
granulated sugar, or the surface can be
sprinkled with dark spices before baking\f
spacingIndividual foods, such as
baked potatoes, cupcakes
and appetizers, will cook more
evenly if placed in the oven
equal distances apart\f When possible,
arrange foods in a circular pattern\f
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cooking techniques(continued)
coveringAs with conventional cooking, moisture
evaporates during microwave cooking\f
Casserole lids or plastic wrap are used for a
tighter seal\f 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\f Loosen or remove
plastic wrap as recipe directs for stand time\f
When removing plastic wrap covers, as well
as any glass lids, be careful to remove them
away from you to avoid steam burns\f
Various degrees of moisture retention are
also obtained by using wax paper or paper
towels\f 
shieldingThin areas of meat and poultry cook more
quickly than meaty portions\f To prevent
overcooking, these thin areas can be
shielded with strips of aluminum foil\f
Wooden toothpicks may be used to hold the
foil in place\f
caution is to be exercised when
using foil\f Arcing can occur if foil is too close
to oven wall or door and damage to your
oven will result\f
cooking timeA range of cooking time is given in each
recipe\f The time range compensates for the
uncontrollable differences in food shapes,
starting temperature, and regional
preferences\f Always cook food for the
minimum cooking time given in a recipe and
check for doneness\f If the food is
undercooked, continue cooking\f It is easier to
add time to an undercooked product\f Once
the food is overcooked, nothing can be done\f
stirringStirring is usually necessary during
microwave cooking\f Always bring the
cooked outside edges toward the center and the less cooked center portions toward
the outside of the dish\f
rearrangingRearrange small items such as chicken
pieces, shrimp, hamburger patties, or pork
chops\f Rearrange pieces from the edge to
the center and pieces from the center to the
edge of the dish\f
turningIt is not possible to stir some foods to
distribute the heat evenly\f At times,
microwave energy will concentrate in one
area of the food\f To help insure even
cooking, these food need to be turned\f Turn
over large foods, such as roasts or turkeys,
halfway through cooking\f
stand timeMost foods will continue to cook by
conduction after the microwave oven is
turned off\f In meat cookery, the internal
temperature will rise 5 [F to 15 [F (3 [C to 8
[C\b, if allowed to stand, tented with foil, for 10
to 15 minutes\f Casseroles and vegetables
need a shorter amount of standing time, but
this standing time is necessary to allow foods
to complete cooking to the center without
overcooking on the edges\f
test for donenessThe same tests for doneness used in
conventional cooking may be used for
microwave cooking\f Meat is done when
fork-tender or splits at fibers\f Chicken is
done when juices are clear yellow and
drumstick moves freely\f Fish is done when it
flakes and is opaque\f Cake is done when a
toothpick or cake tester is inserted and
comes out clean\f
about food safety and
cooKing teMPerature
Check foods to see that they are cooked to
the United States Department of Agriculture`s
recommended temperatures\f
teMP food
160 [F \f\f\f for fresh pork, ground meat, 
boneless white poultry, fish, 
seafood, egg dishes and 
frozen prepared food\f
165 [F \f\f\f for leftover, ready-to-reheat  refrigerated, and deli and 
carryout “fresh” food\f
170 [F \f\f\f white meat of poultry\f
180 [F \f\f\f dark meat of poultry\f
To test for doneness, insert a meat
thermometer in a thick or dense area away
from fat or bone\f NEVER leave the
thermometer in the food during cooking,
unless it is approved for microwave oven use\f
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care and cleaning of your Microwave oven
label: 
Do not remove, wipe with a
damp cloth\f
inside of the oven:
Wipe with a damp cloth
after using\f Mild detergent
may be used if needed\f
Do not use harsh
detergents or abrasives\f
oven door:
Wipe with a soft dry
cloth when steam
accumulates inside or
around the outside of
the oven door\f During
cooking, especially
under high humidity
conditions, steam is
given off from the
food\f (Some steam
will condense on
cooler surfaces, such
as the oven door\f This
is normal\f\b
Inside surface is
covered with a heat
and vapor barrier film\f
do not remove\bglass tray:
Remove and wash in warm soapy
water or in a dishwasher\f outside oven surfaces:
Clean with a damp cloth\f 
To prevent damage to the
operating parts inside the
oven, water should not be
allowed to seep into
ventilation openings\f
do not remove wave guide cover:
it is important to keep cover
clean in the same manner as the
inside of the oven\b control Panel:
* Covered with a removable protective
film to prevent
scratches during
shipping\f  Small
bubbles may appear
under this film\f
(Hint - To remove
film, apply masking
or clear tape to an
exposed corner and
pull gently.\b
* If the Control Panel becomes wet, clean
it with a soft dry
cloth\f Do not use
harsh detergents or
abrasives\f
roller ring and oven cavity floor:
Clean the bottom surface of the oven
with mild detergent water or window
cleaner, and dry\f Roller Ring may be
washed in mild soapy water or
dishwasher\f These areas should be
kept clean to avoid excessive noise\f
it is iMPortant to KeeP the oven clean and dry\b
food residue and condensation May cause rusting
or arcing and daMage to the oven\b after use, WiPe
dry all surfaces-including vent oPenings, oven
seaMs, and under glass tray\b
Parts descriPtion Part nuMber
Instructions / Operating Manual (this book\b  F00039Y10AP
Glass Tray  F06015Q00AP
Roller Ring Assembly F290D6W51XP
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our
Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.co\Umor, send your request by E-mail to:  [email protected]\Unic.com
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone\b  1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only\b (Monday-Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST\f\b
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South,
Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks\b
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
Accessory Purchases (U.\f.A and Puerto Rico)
before cleaning:
Unplug oven at wall outlet\f If outlet is
inaccessible, leave oven door open while
cleaning\fafter 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\f
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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\f This interference is similar to the 
my TV\f interference caused by small appliances such as mixers,
vacuums, blow dryers, etc\f It does not indicate a problem with
your oven\f
Steam accumulates During cooking, steam and warm air are given off from the 
on the oven door and food\f Most of the steam and warm air are removed from the 
warm air comes from  oven by the air which circulates in the oven cavity\f however, 
the oven vents\f some steam will condense on cooler surfaces such as the  oven door\f This is normal\f After use, the oven should be 
wiped dry (see page 23\b\f
The oven is not plugged in Remove plug from outlet, wait
securely\f 10 seconds and re-insert\f
Main circuit breaker or main  Reset main circuit breaker or 
fuse is tripped or blown\f replace main fuse\f
There is a problem with the Plug another appliance into the
outlet\f outlet to check if it is working\f
The door is not closed  Close the oven door securely\f
completely\f
start Pad was not pressed  Press  startPad\f
after programming\f
Another program is already Press  stop/resetPad to cancel
entered into the oven\f the previous program and enter new program\f
The program is not correct\f Program again according to theOperating Instructions\f
stop/resetPad has been Program oven again\f
pressed accidentally\f
The Glass Tray is not  Take out Glass Tray and Roller 
positioned properly on the Ring\f Wipe with a damp cloth and  Roller Ring or there is food reset Roller Ring and Glass Tray
under the Roller Ring\f properly\f
The Roller Ring and oven  Clean these parts according to  bottom are dirty\f care and cleaning of your 
Microwave oven (see page 23\b\f
The ChILD LOCK was  Deactivate LOCK by pressing 
activated by pressing  stop/resetpad 3 times\f
start pad 3 times\f
Oven will not turn on\f
Oven will not start
cooking\f
The Glass Tray
wobbles\f
When the oven is
operating, there is
noise coming from
the glass tray\f
The word “Child”
appears in the
display Window \f
ProbleMPossible causereMedy
The oven unit power supply
source failed\f Please contact an authorised
Service Center (see page 25\b\fThe oven stops
cooking and "h00",
"h97" or "h98" appears
in the display window\f
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limited Warranty & customer services directory(for u\bs\ba and Puerto rico only) 
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, 
DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF
NORTh AMERICA
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 
Panasonic Microwave oven Product
limited Warranty
limited Warranty coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic
Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”\b will, for the length of the period indicated on
the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase ("warranty period"\b, at its option either (a\b
repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b\b replace it with a new or a refurbished product\f The
decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor\f Partslabor
all Parts  (EXCEPT MAGNETRON TUBE\b 1 (one) year 1 (one) year
Magnetron tube 5 (five) year 1 (one) year
During the "Labor" warranty period there will be no charge for labor\f  During the "Parts" warranty period,
there will be no charge for parts\f   You must carry-in or mail-in your product during the warranty period\f  This
warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico\f This warranty
is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold "as is"\f  A purchase receipt or
other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service\f
carry-in or Mail-in service
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call 1-800-211-PANA(7262\b or visit
Panasonic Web Site: http://www\fpanasonic\fcom
limited Warranty limits and exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER
glass, plastic parts, temperature probes(if included\b and normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage\f The
warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by
products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect,
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer
controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such
as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business\b, rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a
Factory Service center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God\f
there are no eXPress Warranties eXcePt as listed under “liMited Warranty
coverage"\b  the Warrantor is not liable for incidental or consequential
daMages resulting froM the use of this Product, or arising out of any breach of
this Warranty \f (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or
re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer\f  The items listed are not exclusive,
but are for illustration only\f\b  all eXPress and iMPlied Warranties, including the Warranty
of Merchantability, are liMited to the Period of the liMited Warranty\b
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you\f
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have others rights which vary from state to
state\f If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your
dealer or Service center\f If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor's
Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor\f
Parts and service Which are not covered by this liMited Warranty are your resPonsibility\b
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or service center;
purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our
Web Site at: 
http://www.panasonic.com/hel\Upor, contact us via the web at:  http://www.panasonic.com/con\Utactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:  1-800-\f11-Pana(7\f6\f),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST\f
\bustomer \fervices Directory (U.\f.A and Puerto Rico)
For  hearing  or speech  impaired  TTY users,  TTY: 1-877-833-8855
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quick guide to operation
featurehow to operate
To set
clock
(*page 11\b
Press twice\f Enter time of day\f Press once\f
To Use  child   
safety lock
(*page 11\b
Press 3 times\fPress 3 times\f
to set:
to cancel:
To set
Power and time
(*page 12\b
Press to select Power Level\fSet cooking time\f Press once\f
To cook usingquick Min
(*page 12\b
(up to 10 min\f\b Press once\f
To cook using
Popcorn
(*page 13\b
Select weight\f Optional\fPress once\f
or
or
To defrost using
inverter turbo 
defrost
(*page 14\b
Press once\f Set weight\fPress once\f
To cook using
auto cook
(*page 16\b
Press to select Category\fPress once\fOptional\fSelect serving/weight\f
To reheat usingauto reheat
(*page 16\b
Press to select serving\f Optional\f Press once\f
To use as a
Kitchen timer
(*page 18\b
Press once\f Set time\fPress once\f
To Set
stand time
(*page 18\b Press once\f Set time\f Press once\f
(\b
Input up to
2-stage cooking programs\f
To Set delay start
(*page 18\b Press once\f Set time\f Press once\f
(\b
Input up to
2-stage cooking programs\f
or
ThruThru
Thru
Thru
Thru
Thru
Thru
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specifications
Power Source:
Power Consumption:
Cooking Power:*
Outside Dimensions
(W x h x D\b:
Overall Oven Cavity
Dimensions (W x h x D\b:
Operating Frequency:
Net Weight:
NN-SA631B NN-SA631W NN-SA651S NN-SA661S
120 V, 60 hz 
12\f4 Amps, 1,480 W
1,200 W
20 
11/16" x 12 1/4" x 15 13/16"
(525 mm x 310 mm x 401 mm\b 13 
15/16" x 9 15/16" x 14 3/8"
(355 mm x 251 mm x 365 mm\b 2,450 Mhz
Approx\f 25\f5 lbs\f (11\f5 kg\b 
*IEC Test procedure Specifications subject to change without notice\f
trim Kit for nn-sa651s/sa661s:
Model Number:
Outside Dimensions
(W x h\b:
Cabinet Opening
(W x h x D\b:
NN-TK621SSAP
(Stainless\b
27" x 16
1/2"
(684 mm x 419 mm\b 25
1/2" x 155/16" x 21"
(648 mm x 389 mm x 533 mm\b
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user’s record
The serial number of this product may
be found on the back side of the oven
or on the left side of the control panel\f
You should note the model number and
the serial number of this oven in the
space provided and retain this book as
a permanent record of your purchase
for future reference\fModel no\b __________________
serial no\b __________________
date of Purchase ____________
P
an aso nic  C o nsu m er \b le ctro nic s C o m pan y, 
D iv is io n o f P an aso n ic  C orp ora tio n o f \fo rth  Am eric a
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 0709\b
P an aso nic  H om e Ap plia n ce s M ic ro w ave  O ve n  ( S h an ghai)  C o .,  L td .
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