Panasonic Microwave Oven Nn Sd787_nn Sd797_nn Sd987_nn Sd997 Operating Instructions

9
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.
Note:
If an operation is set and start pad is not pressed, after 6 minutes, the oven will automati-
cally cancel the operation. The display will revert back to clock or colon mode.
Power Level
Popcorn...

10
Setting the Clock
1.• Press Timer/Clocktwice.
➤Colon flashes.
2.•Set time of day using
Tme Dial.
➤Time appears in 
the display window;
colon continues 
flashing.
3.•Press Timer/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.
1.• Plug into a properly
grounded...

11
LANGUAGE CHOICE (can be selected only when you plug-in the oven)
The oven has a choice of English, French or Spanish display. The display appears in
English when you plug-in the oven.
FRANCAIS Display appears in French.
ESPANOL Display appears in Spanish.
*ENGLISH Display appears in English.
LB/KG CHOICE (can be selected only when you plug-in the oven)
The oven has both imperial and metric weight measurements. The oven displays the
weight in imperial when you plug in the oven.
KG Weight can be set in...

12
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-...

13
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...

14
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.• Set weight of the food,
using the Weight
Select Dial to 1.5
pounds.
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...

15
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...

16
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...

17
Sensor Cook Chart
Hints
Place inside a microwave safe serving bowl with
no cover. Follow manufacturers’ directions for
preparation.
Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation
of pre-cooked breakfast sausage. Place in a
radial pattern.
Follow Basic Omelet recipe on page 19. 
Pour soup into a microwave safe serving bowl.
For NN-SD787/SD797: Do not cover. For NN-
SD987/SD997: Cover with lid or vented plastic
wrap. Stir after cooking.
Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation.
After 2 beeps,...

18
Sensor Cook Chart    (continued)
Hints
Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp. of water per 
1/2
cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented
plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after cook-
ing. (Not suitable for vegetables in butter or
sauce.) After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange.
Empty contents into microwave safe serving
bowl. Do not cover.
Place rice with hot tap water in a microwave
safe casserole dish. Cover with lid or vented
plastic wrap. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before
serving.
Place rice with hot...