Panasonic Microwave Oven Nn Sb646 Owners Manual

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Operation
Using the Microwave 
for the First Time
Plug into a properly grounded 
electrical outlet. The oven 
automatically defaults to the 
imperial measure system 
(oz/lb).
1
Press Stop/Reset to confirm; 
a colon (:) will appear in the 
display window.
NOTES:
These choices can be selected 
only when you plug-in the 
oven. Press Start to cycle between 
the weight system, Metric 
(
g/kg) or Imperial (oz/lb). 
2
3
Setting the ClockSetting the Child 
Safety Lock
When the time of day appears 
in the...

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Operation (continued)
Setting a Standing 
Time
Set desired amount of stand 
time using Number pads (up 
to 99 minutes, 99 seconds).
2
Some recipes call for a standing 
time after cooking. To do this, 
repeat steps 1 and 2 in the 
Cooking section on previous 
page. Then press Cooking Timer
.
1
Setting a Delayed 
Start
The start time can be delayed 
to start cooking at a later time. 
To do this, first press 
.
Enter the desired delay time 
(up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds) 
using the Number pads.
2 1
Press...

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Operation (continued)
Quick 30 
(Set or add cooking time in 
Press Quick 
 until the 
desired cooking time (up to 
display. Power Level is pre-set 
at P10.
22
Popcorn
(Example: To pop 3.5 oz (100 g). of popcorn)
Press Popcorn until the desired 
size appears in the display. 
Once for 3.5 oz (100 
g
), twice for 
3.0 oz (85 g), or three times for 
1.75 oz (50 g).
If desired, press 
More once to add 10 seconds 
or twice to add 20 seconds. 
Press 
Less once 
to subtract 10 seconds or twice 
to subtract 20...

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Operation (continued)
Defrost
Press Start. Defrosting will 
start. Larger weight foods will 
cause a signal midway through 
defrosting. If two beeps sound, 
turn over and/or rearrange 
foods.
NOTE: 
The maximum weight for 
(2.7 kg). “dEF” will appear briefly in 
the display, then a dash will 
appear next to the weight 
units. Enter weight of the food 
using the Number pads.
22
3
Defrosting Tips & Techniques
1
This feature allows you to 
defrost foods such as meat, 
poultry and seafood, simply 
by...

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Operation (continued)
Press . 
22
If desired, press 
 to select
2
Press  until the 
number corresponding to the 
desired food appears in the 
display (see chart on the next 
page).
1
1
If desired, press 
Press Start. Cooking is 
complete when five beeps 
sound. 
3
Press Start. Reheating is 
complete when five beeps 
sound. 
3
NOTES:
1.
   After having used the Auto 
Reheat feature a few times, you 
may decide you would prefer 
your food cooked to a different 
doneness – that is why you 
would utilize...

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Operation (continued)
See the chart below for Auto Cook categories.
OMELET
Basic Omelet Recipe
1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
2 Eggs
2 Tablespoons milk
Salt and ground black pepper, if desired
Heat butter in a microwave safe 8-inch round 
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, cook 2 min at P10. Let stand 
2 minutes. With a spatula, loosen the...

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Food Characteristics
Bone and Fat
Both bone and fat affect cooking. Bones may cause 
irregular cooking. Meat next to the tips of bones may 
overcook while meat positioned under a large bone, 
such as a ham bone, may be undercooked. Large 
amounts of fat absorb microwave energy and the meat next to these areas 
may overcook. 
Density
Porous, airy foods such as breads, cakes or rolls take 
less time to cook than heavy, dense foods such as 
potatoes and roasts. When reheating donuts or other 
foods with...

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Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven
Please see below and the following page 
for particular cleaning instructions for 
each section of the oven.
BEFORE CLEANING: Unplug oven at wall 
outlet. If outlet is inaccessible, leave oven 
door open while cleaning.
AFTER CLEANING: Be sure to place the 
Roller Ring and the Glass Tray in the proper 
position and press Stop/Reset Button to 
clear the Display.
1. Outside oven surfaces: Clean with a 
damp cloth. To prevent damage to the 
operating parts inside...

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Before Requesting Service
See below before calling for service, as most problems can easily be remedied by following these simple solutions:
The oven causes TV 
interference.Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the microwave 
oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances 
such as mixers, vacuums, blow dryers, etc. It does not indicate a problem with 
your oven.
Steam accumulates 
on oven door and 
warm air comes from 
the oven vents.During...

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Limited Warranty (Only for U.S.A.)
 Panasonic Products Limited Warranty  
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA Only)  
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or 
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Corporation (referred to as 
“the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart 
below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at 
its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b)...