Panasonic Microwave Oven Nn Sf550m Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Microwave Oven
Household Use Only
Model No. NN-SF550M
Safety Information
Precautions .........................Inside cover
Important Safety Instructions .........1-3
Installation and Grounding
Instructions .......................................4-5
Safety Precautions ...........................6-7
Operation
Microwave Recipes .............................19
Timer Feature (Kitchen Timer/Stand
Time/Delay Start) .................................20
Microwave Shortcuts...

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID 
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO 
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-\
door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is impor-
tant not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, FIRE, INJURY TO PERSONS, OR EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY:
1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO- SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY,” found on the inside front 
cover. 
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded out\
let.  See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 4.
4. As with any cooking appliance, DO...

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16. Some products such as whole eggs with or without shell, narrow neck bott\
les and sealed containers—for example, closed glass jars—may explode a\
nd 
should not be heated in this oven. 
17. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: (a) DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or  
other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate coo\
king.
(b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing b\
ag in  oven. 
(c)  If material...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
TO AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK: 
DO NOTremove outer panel from oven. Repairs must be done only by a qualified s\
erv-
ice person. 
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO MICROWAVE
ENERGY: 
DO NOT tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to Door,
Control Panel Frame, Safety Interlock Switches, or any other part
of oven, microwave leakage may result. 
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE: 
1.  DO NOT operate the oven empty. The microwave energy will
reflect continuously...

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Examine Your Oven
Unpack oven, remove all packing material and examine the oven for any da\
m-
age such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notify dealer
immediately if oven is damaged. DO NOTinstall if oven is damaged.
Placement of Oven
1. The oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface. Place the front surfa\
ce of
the door three inches or more from the counter top edge to avoid acciden\
tal
tipping of the microwave oven during normal use. For proper operation, t\
he
oven must have...

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Power Supply
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from b\
ecomingentangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if \
care is exercised in their use. Do not let cord hang over edge of a table or counter.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical\
 rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating o\
f the appliance, (2)
the...

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Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven.
IMPORT
ANT
Proper cooking depends upon the power, the time setting and quantity of
food. If you use a smaller portion than recommended but cook at the time\
for the recommended portion, fire could result. 
1) HOME CANNING / STERILIZING / DRYING FOODS /SMALL QUANTITIES OF FOODS
• DO NOT use your oven for home canning. Your oven cannot maintain the food
at the proper canning temperature. The food may be contaminated and then
spoil.
•  DO NOT use...

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5) OVEN CAVITY FLOOR / COOKING CONTAINERS / FOIL
• Cooking containers get hot during microwaving. Heat is transferred \
from theHOT food to the container and the Oven Cavity Floor. Use pot holders when
removing containers from the oven or when removing lids or plastic wrap \
cov-
ers from cooking containers, to avoid burns.
• The Oven Cavity Floor will get hot during cooking. It should be allowed \
to cool before paper products, such as paper plates or microwave popcorn bags, a\
re
placed in the oven...

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Cookware Guide
ITEMMICROWAVE COMMENTS
Yes for  Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of 
Aluminum Foil Shielding  meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur
only if foil is too close to oven wall or door and damage to your  oven will result.
Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking 
Browning Dish Yes only. Check browning dish information for instructions 
and heating chart. Do not preheat for more than 6 minutes.
Brown paper bags No May cause a fire in the oven....