Panasonic Microwave Oven Nn Sn686 Owners Manual

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Operation (continued)
Press Start; the cooking will 
start and the time will count 
down in the display. At the 
end of cooking, five beeps will 
sound.
NOTES:
1.  For reheating, use P10 (HIGH) 
for liquids, P7 (MED-HIGH) for 
most foods, and P6 (MEDIUM) 
for dense foods.
2.  For defrosting, use P3 
(MED-LOW).
DO NOT OVERCOOK: This 
oven requires less time to cook 
than older units. Overcooking 
will cause food to dry out and 
may cause a fire. A microwave 
oven’s cooking power tells 
you the amount of...

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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 Cooking 
Timer.
Enter the desired delay time 
(up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds) 
using the Number...

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Operation (continued)
Quick 30 
(Set or add cooking time in 
30 seconds increments)
Press Quick 30 until the desired 
cooking time (up to 5 minutes) 
appears in the display. Power 
Level is pre-set at P10.
2
Keep Warm
(Will keep food warm for up to 
30 minutes after cooking)
Set warming time using 
Number pads, up to 
30 minutes. This example 
shows two minutes. 
2
2
Press Keep Warm.
1
Popcorn
(Example: To pop 3.5 oz (99 g). of popcorn)
Press Popcorn until the desired 
size appears in the display....

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Operation (continued)
Inverter Turbo 
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 
Inverter Turbo Defrost is 6 lbs. 
(3 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.
2
3
Defrosting Tips & Techniques
1
This feature allows you to 
defrost foods such...

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Operation (continued)
Sensor Reheat
Press Sensor Reheat. 
2
Sensor Cook
If desired, press More to 
add 20% more time than 
suggested. Press Less to 
subtract 20% cooking time.
2
Press Sensor Cook until the 
number corresponding to the 
desired food appears in the 
display (see chart on the next 
page).
1
1
If desired, press More to 
add 20% more time than 
suggested. Press Less to 
subtract 20% cooking time.
Press Start. Cooking is 
complete when five beeps 
sound. 
3
Press Start. Reheating is...

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Operation (continued)
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 9-inch pie plate, 20 seconds at 
P10, or until melted.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, using OMELET selection. 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 Pad to clear 
the Display.
1. Outside oven surfaces: Clean with a 
damp cloth. To prevent damage to the 
operating parts inside the...

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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:
Problem Solution
The oven causes TV 
interference.Some radio, TV, Wi-Fi, cordless telephone, baby monitor, blue tooth or 
other wireless equipment 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...

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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) 
replace...