Panasonic Microwave Oven Nn Sn686 Owners Manual

Owner’s Manual
Microwave Oven
Household Use Only
Model No. 
NN-SN686S
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CONTENTS
Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Installation and Grounding Instructions ........................................................................................................................................ 3-4
Food Preparation...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”, “WARNING” or “CAUTION”. These 
words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t...

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10. DO NOT allow children to use this appliance, unless closely supervised by an adult. DO NOT assume that because a child has 
mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook everything.
11. DO NOT operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
12. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.
13.  Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of a table or counter.
15.  This appliance should be serviced only...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Installation and Grounding Instructions
Examine Your Oven 
Unpack oven, remove all packing material and examine the oven 
for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the 
door. Notify dealer immediately if oven is damaged. DO NOT install 
if oven is damaged.
Placement of Oven 
1.   The oven must be placed 
on a flat, stable surface. 
Place the front surface of 
the door 3 inches 
(7.6 cm) or more from 
the counter top edge to 
avoid...

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The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed 
and grounded. 
•  Plug into properly installed and grounded three-prong 
outlet. 
•  DO NOT remove ground prong. 
•  DO NOT use an adapter.
Power Supply 
1.   A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks 
resulting from becoming entangled 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...

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3) DEEP FAT FRYING
•  DO NOT deep fat fry in your microwave oven. Cooking oils 
may burst into flames and may cause damage to the oven and 
may result in burns. Microwave utensils may not withstand the 
temperature of the hot oil, and can shatter or melt.
4) FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS
•  DO NOT COOK / REHEAT WHOLE EGGS, WITH OR WITHOUT 
THE SHELL.
  Steam buildup in whole 
eggs may cause them 
to explode, and possibly 
damage the oven or 
cause injury. Reheating 
SLICED hard-boiled eggs 
and cooking...

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Aluminum Foil
It is not recommended 
to use. Arcing can occur 
if foil is too close to oven 
wall or door and cause 
damage to your oven.
Browning Dish
Yes. Only use browning dishes that are designed 
for microwave cooking. Check browning dish 
information for instructions/heating chart. Do 
not preheat for more than six minutes.
Brown Paper Bags
No. They may cause a fire in 
the oven.
Microwave Safe
Yes. If labeled Microwave Safe, check 
manufacturers’ directions for use in 
microwave heating. 
Some...

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Location of Controls
1  External Air Vent
2  Internal Air Vent
3   Door Safety Lock System
4   Exhaust Air Vent
5   Control Panel
6   Identification Plate
7   Glass Tray
8   Roller Ring
9   Heat/Vapor Barrier Film 
(do not remove)
10   Waveguide Cover
(do not remove)
11  Door Release Button
12 Warning label
13 Menu label
14  Power Supply Cord
15  Power Supply Plug
16 Display Window
17  Popcorn Pad (See page 11)
18  Sensor Reheat Pad 
(See page 13)
19  Sensor Cook Pad (See page 13)
20  Inverter Turbo...

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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 Start once, then Press
Cooking Timer to cycle 
between the Beep on or Beep 
off.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 once, then Press
Cooking Timer to cycle 
between the weight system, 
Metric (g/kg)...