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 microwave 
power available for cooking.
Stage Cooking:
For more than one stage of 
cooking, repeat steps 1 and 
2 for each stage of cooking 
before pressing Start. The 
maximum number of stages 
for cooking is three. When 
operating, two beeps will 
sound between each stage. 
Five beeps will sound at the 
end of the entire sequence. 
Automatic function (such as 
sensor cook/reheat, popcorn 
and inverter turbo defrost) 
can not be used with 3 stage 
cooking.
3
Cooking
Set Cooking Time using the 
Number pads. P10 (HIGH) 
has max. cooking time of 30 
minutes. For other power levels, 
the max. time is 99 minutes, 99 
seconds.
2
If cooking at high power (10), 
skip to step 2. Press Power Level 
until the desired power level 
appears in the display. P10 is the 
highest and P1 is the lowest.
Press Power Level
once
twice
3 times
4 times
5 times
6 times
7 times
8 times
9 times
10 timesP10 (HIGH)
P9
P8
P7 (MED-HIGH)
P6 (MEDIUM)
P5
P4
P3 (MED-LOW)/
DEFROST
P2
P1 (LOW)
1
Setting the Timer
Caution: If oven lamp is lit 
while using the timer feature 
with door closed, the oven is 
NOT set properly; STOP OVEN 
IMMEDIATELY and re-read 
instructions.
Press Start. The timer will 
count down without cooking 
and beep five times when 
done. Set desired amount of time 
using Number pads (up to 99 
minutes, 99 seconds).
2
3
1
This feature allows you to 
program the oven as a kitchen 
timer. Press Cooking Timer once.
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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 pads.
2 1
Press Start; the delay time will 
count down, then cooking will 
begin. At the end of cooking, 
five beeps will sound.
5
Press Start. The timer will start 
and then beep twice at the end 
of cooking time (the beginning 
of standing time). Five beeps 
will sound when standing time 
is done. 
3
Press Power Level until the 
desired power level appears
in the display. P10 is the 
highest and P1 is the lowest.
3
Set Cooking Time using the 
Number pads (see previous 
page for maximum times).
4NOTES:
1.  When each stage finishes, the 
oven will beep twice. At the 
end of the program, the oven 
will beep five times.
2.  If the oven door is opened 
during Stand Time, Kitchen 
Timer or Delay Time, the time 
on the display will continue 
to count down.
3.  Stand Time and Delay start 
cannot be programmed 
before any automatic 
function (such as sensor 
cook/reheat, popcorn and 
inverter turbo defrost). This 
is to prevent the starting 
temperature of food from 
rising.
4.  When using Standing time or 
Delay Start, it’s up to 2 power 
stages.
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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. 
Once for 3.5 oz (99 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 seconds.
11
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.   If desired, you can use 
other power levels. Select 
desired power level before 
pressing Quick 30. 
2.   After setting the time by 
Quick 30 pad, you cannot 
use the Number Pads.
3.  Quick 30 pad can also be 
used to add more time 
during manual cooking.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:
Keep Warm can be set as the 
final stage after cook time 
has been manually entered. It 
cannot be used with sensor or 
auto features.
3
Press Start; After several 
seconds, cooking time appears 
in the display window and 
begins to count down.
3
NOTES:
1.   Pop one bag at a time.
2.   Place bag in oven according 
to manufacturers’ directions.
3.   Start with popcorn at room 
temperature.
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.
7.  If popcorn is of a different 
weight than listed, follow 
instructions on popcorn 
package. 
8. Never leave the oven 
unattended.
9. If popping slows to 2 to 
3 seconds between pops, 
stop oven. Overcooking 
can burn popcorn or 
cause fire.
10.  When popping multiple 
bags one right after the 
other, the cooking time 
may vary slightly. This does 
not affect the popcorn 
results.
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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 as meat, 
poultry and seafood, simply 
by entering the weight. Press 
Inverter Turbo Defrost.
Conversion
Follow the chart to convert 
ounces or hundredths of a 
pound into tenths of a pound. 
To use Inverter Turbo Defrost, 
enter the weight of the food 
in pounds (1.0) and tenths of a 
pound (0.1). If a piece of meat 
weighs 1.95 lbs or 1 lb 14 oz, 
enter 1.9 lbs.
OuncesHundredths 
of a PoundTenths of 
a Pound
0
1 - 2
3 - 4
5
6 - 7
8
9 - 10
11 - 12
13
14 - 15.01 - .05
.06 - .15
.16 - .25
.26 - .35
.36 - .45
.46 - .55
.56 - .65
.66 - .75
.76 - .85
.86 - .950.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9Preparation For Freezing:
1.   Freeze meats, poultry, and fish in 
packages with only one or two 
layers of food. Place wax paper 
between layers.
2.   Package in heavy-duty plastic 
wraps, bags (labeled “For 
Freezer”), or freezer paper.
3.   Remove as much air as possible.
4.   Seal securely, date, and label.
To Defrost:
1.   Remove wrapper. This helps 
moisture to evaporate. Juices 
from food can get hot and cook 
the food.
2.   Set food in microwave safe dish.
3.   Place roasts fat-side down. Place 
whole poultry breast-side down.
4.   Select power and minimum 
time so that items will be under-
defrosted.5.   Drain liquids during defrosting.
6.   Turn over (invert) items during 
defrosting.
After Defrosting:
1.   Large items may be icy in the 
center. Defrosting will complete 
during Standing Time.
2.   Let stand, covered, following 
stand time directions on 
page 9.
3.   Rinse foods indicated in the chart.
4.   Items which have been layered 
should be rinsed separately or 
have a longer stand time.
FOODDEFROST 
TIME at P3 
mins (per lb)DURING DEFROSTINGAFTER DEFROSTING
Stand Time Rinse
Fish and Seafood
Crabmeat
[up to 3 lbs. (1.4 kg
)]6 Break apart/Rearrange
5 min. YES Fish Steaks 4 to 6 Turn over
Fish Fillets 4 to 6 Turn over/Rearrange
Sea Scallops 4 to 6reak apart/
Remove defrosted pieces
Whole fi sh 4 to 6 Turn over
MeatGround Meat4 to 5Turn over/
Remove defrosted portion10 min.
NO Roasts
[2½-4 lbs. (1.1-1.8 kg
)]4 to 8 Turn over 30 min. in fridge.
Chops/Steak 6 to 8 Turn over/Rearrange
5 min. Ribs/T-bone 6 to 8 Turn over/Rearrange
Stew Meat 4 to 8Break apart/
Remove defrosted pieces
Liver (thinly sliced) 4 to 6Drain liquid/Turn over/
Separate pieces
Bacon (sliced) 4 Turn over ----
PoultryChicken, Whole
[up to 3 lbs. (1.4 kg
)]4 to 6 Turn over 20 min. in fridge
YES Cutlets 4 to 6Break apart/Turn over/
Remove defrosted Pieces5 min.
Pieces 4 to 6 Break apart/Turn over
10 min.
Cornish hens 6 to 8 Turn over
Turkey Breast
[5-6 lbs. (2.3-2.7 kg
)]6 Turn over 20 min. in fridge
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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 
complete when five beeps 
sound. 
3
NOTES:
1.   After having used the Sensor 
Reheat feature a few times, you 
may decide you would prefer 
your food cooked to a different 
doneness – that is why you 
would utilize the More/Less 
pads.
2.  When steam is detected by the 
Genius Sensor and two beeps 
sound, the remaining cooking 
time will appear in the display.
Casseroles: Add three to four 
tablespoons of liquid, cover with 
lid or vented plastic wrap. Stir 
when time appears in the display 
window.
Canned foods: Empty contents 
into casserole 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 SENSOR REHEAT:
1.   To reheat bread and pastry 
products. Use manual power 
and time for these foods.
2.   For raw or uncooked foods.
3.   If oven cavity is warm.
4.   For beverages.
5.   For frozen foods.
NOTES:
1.  After having used the Sensor 
Cook feature a few times, 
you may decide you would 
prefer your food cooked to 
a different doneness – that 
is why you would utilize the 
More/Less pads.
2.  When steam is detected by the 
Genius Sensor and two beeps 
sound, the remaining cooking 
time will appear in the display.
3. 
Automatic features are 
provided for your convenience. 
If results are not suitable to 
your individual preference, or if 
serving size is other than what 
is listed on page 14, please refer 
to manual cooking on page 9.
For the best results with the 
GENIUS SENSOR, follow these 
recommendations:
BEFORE Reheating/Cooking:
1.  The room temperature 
surrounding the oven should be 
below 95° F (35° C).
2.  Food weight should exceed 4 
oz. (110 g).
3.  Be sure the glass tray, the 
outside of the cooking 
containers and the inside 
of the microwave oven are 
dry before placing food in 
the oven. Residual beads of 
moisture turning into steam 
can mislead the sensor.
4.  Cover food with lid, or with 
vented plastic wrap. Never 
use tightly sealed plastic 
containers—they can prevent 
steam from escaping and 
cause food to overcook.
DURING Reheating/Cooking:
DO NOT open the oven door until 
two beeps sound and cooking time 
appears in the display. Doing so 
will cause inaccurate cooking since 
the steam from food is no longer 
contained within the oven cavity.
Once the cooking time begins 
to count down, the oven door 
may be opened to stir, turn or 
rearrange foods.
AFTER Reheating/Cooking:
All foods should have a standing 
time.
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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 edges of the omelet from the plate, fold into 
thirds to serve. Always beat the eggs before making the omelet.
Yield: 1 Serving
Approx. cooking time: 4 minutes.
NOTE: Double ingredients for a 4-egg Omelet.
Sensor Cook Chart
See the chart below for Sensor Cook categories.
Recipe Serving/Weight Hints
1. Oatmeal½ - 1 cup
(40 - 80 g)
Place oatmeal in a microwave safe serving bowl with no cover. Follow manufacturers’ directions for 
preparation.
2. Breakfast
    Sausage2 - 8 linksFollow manufacturers' directions for preparation of pre-cooked breakfast sausage. Place in a radial 
pattern.
3. Omelet2 - 4 eggsFollow basic Omelet recipe on this page.
4. Quinoa¼ - 1 cups
(45 - 180 g)Place quinoa in a microwave safe 3 qt casserole dish. Add 2 parts water to 1 part quinoa. Cover with 
lid or vented plastic wrap. After 2 beeps, stir. Let stand 14 minutes before serving.
5. Soup1 - 2 cups 
(250 - 500 ml)Pour soup into a microwave safe serving bowl.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Stir after cooking.
6. Frozen 
Entrées8 - 28 oz.
(220 - 800 g)Follow manufacturers' directions for preparation. After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange. Be careful when 
removing the film cover after cooking. Remove facing away from you to avoid steam burns. If 
additional time is needed, continue to cook manually.
7. Frozen Pizza
    (single)8 oz.
(220 g)Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation.
Add more time of cooking if needed.
8. Potatoes1 - 4 potatoes
(6 - 8 oz. each)
(170 - 220 g)
Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing around surface. Place potato or potatoes around the 
edge of paper-towel-lined glass tray (Turntable), at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Do not cover. Turn 
over after 2 beeps. Let stand 5 minutes to complete cooking.
9. Fresh 
     Vegetables4 - 16 oz.
(110 - 450 g)All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp. of water per ½ cup of vegetables, 
and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after cooking.
10. Frozen 
     Vegetables6 - 16 oz.
(170 - 450 g)Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp. of water per ½ cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic 
wrap. Do not salt/butter until after cooking. (Not suitable for vegetables in butter or sauce.)
11. Rice½ - 1½ cups
(110 - 335 g)Place rice with hot tap water in a microwave safe cas-serole dish. Cover with lid or vented plastic 
wrap. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
12. Frozen 
        Dinners11 - 16 oz.
(300 - 450 g)Follow manufacturers' directions for covering or removing covers. Do not use frozen foods 
packaged in foil trays. After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange.
13. Pasta2 - 8 oz.
(55 - 220 g)
Place 2 oz. pasta with 3 cups hot tap water in a microwave safe 2 qt casserole, salt and oil, if desired, 
covered with lid or vented plastic wrap. For 4 oz. pasta use 4 cups water, for 6 oz. pasta use 6 cups 
water in 3 qt casserole, for 8 oz. pasta use 7 cups water.
14. Fish Fillets4 - 16 oz.
(110 - 450 g)Arrange in a single layer. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
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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 different centers be very careful. Certain 
foods have centers made with sugar, water, or fat and 
these centers attract microwaves (for example, jelly 
donuts). When a jelly donut is heated, the jelly can become extremely hot 
while the exterior remains warm to the touch. This could result in a burn if 
the food is not allowed to cool properly in the center.
Quantity
Two potatoes take longer to cook than one potato. As the 
quantity of the food decreases so does the cooking time. 
Overcooking will cause the moisture content in the food to decrease and a 
fire could result. Never leave microwave unattended while in use. 
Shape
Uniform sizes heat more evenly. The thin end of a 
drumstick will cook more quickly than the meaty end. 
To compensate for irregular shapes, place thin parts 
toward the center of the dish and thick pieces toward 
the edge.
Size 
Thin pieces cook more quickly than thick pieces. 
Starting Temperature
Foods that are at room temperature take less time to cook than 
if they are chilled, refrigerated or frozen. 
Cooking Techniques
Piercing
Foods with skins or membranes must be pierced, scored or have a strip of skin 
peeled before cooking to allow steam to escape. Pierce clams, oysters, chicken 
livers, whole potatoes and whole vegetables. Whole apples or new potatoes 
should have a 1-inch strip of skin peeled before cooking. Score sausages and 
frankfurters. 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 
SCRAMBLED eggs is safe. 
Browning
Foods will not have the same brown appearance as conventionally cooked foods 
or those foods which are cooked utilizing a browning feature. Meats and poultry 
may be coated with browning sauce, Worcestershire sauce, barbecue sauce or 
shake-on browning sauce. To use, combine browning sauce with melted butter 
or margarine and brush on before cooking. For quick breads or muffins, brown 
sugar can be used in the recipe in place of granulated sugar, or the surface can be 
sprinkled with dark spices before baking. 
Spacing
Individual foods, such as baked potatoes, cupcakes and appetizers, will cook 
more evenly if placed in the oven equal distances apart. When possible, 
arrange foods in a circular pattern.
Covering
As with conventional cooking, moisture evaporates during microwave 
cooking. Casserole lids or plastic wrap are used for a tighter seal. When using 
plastic wrap, vent the plastic wrap by folding back part of the plastic wrap 
from the edge of the dish to allow steam to escape. Loosen or remove plastic 
wrap as recipe directs for stand time. When removing plastic wrap covers, 
as well as any glass lids, be careful to remove them away from you to avoid 
steam burns. Various degrees of moisture retention are also obtained by using 
wax paper or paper towels. 
Cooking Time
Cooking times will vary because of food shape variations, starting 
temperature, and regional preferences. Always cook food for the minimum 
cooking time given in a recipe and check for doneness. If the food is 
undercooked, continue cooking. It is easier to add time to an undercooked 
product. Once the food is overcooked, nothing can be done.
Stirring
Stirring is usually necessary during microwave cooking. Always bring the 
cooked outside edges toward the center and the less cooked center portions 
toward the outside of the dish.
Rearranging
Rearrange small items such as chicken pieces, shrimp, hamburger patties or 
pork chops. Rearrange pieces from the edge to the center and pieces from the 
center to the edge of the dish. 
Turning
It is not possible to stir some foods to distribute the heat evenly. At times, 
microwave energy will concentrate in one area of the food. To help ensure 
even cooking, these foods need to be turned. Turn over large foods, such as 
roasts or turkeys, halfway through cooking. 
Standing Time
Most foods will continue to cook by conduction after the microwave oven 
is turned off. After cooking meat, the internal temperature will rise 5 °F to 
15 °F (3 °C to 8 °C), if allowed to stand, tented with foil, for 10 to 15 minutes. 
Casseroles and vegetables need a shorter amount of standing time, but this 
standing time is necessary to allow foods to complete cooking to the center 
without overcooking on the edges. 
Test for Doneness
The same tests for doneness used in conventional cooking may be used for 
microwave cooking. Meat is done when fork-tender or splits at fibers. Chicken 
is done when juices are clear yellow and drumstick moves freely. Fish is done 
when it flakes and is opaque. Cake is done when a toothpick or cake tester is 
inserted and comes out clean.
Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of 
Agriculture’s recommended temperatures.
To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area 
away from fat or bone. NEVER leave the thermometer in the food during 
cooking, unless it is approved for microwave oven use.
Food Characteristics
 Temp  Food
  160 °F  For fresh pork, ground meat, boneless white poultry, fish,  
    seafood, egg dishes and frozen prepared food.
  165 °F  For leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated, and deli and  
    carryout “fresh” food.
  170 °F   For white meat poultry.
  180 °F  For dark meat poultry.
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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 oven, water 
should not be allowed to seep into 
ventilation openings.
2. Label: Do not remove. Wipe with a 
damp cloth.
3. Inside the Oven: Wipe with a damp 
cloth after using. Mild detergent may 
be used if needed. Do not use harsh 
detergents or abrasives.
4. Oven Door: Wipe with a soft dry cloth 
when steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door. During cooking, especially under high humidity conditions, 
steam is given off from the food. (Some steam will condense on cooler surfaces, such as the oven door. This is normal.) Inside surface 
is covered with a heat and vapor barrier film. Do not remove.
5. Oven Cavity Floor: Clean the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent, water or window cleaner, and dry.
6. Wave Guide Cover: Do not remove Wave Guide Cover. It is important to keep cover clean in the same manner as the inside of the 
oven. 
7. Control Panel: The Control Panel is covered with a removable protective film to prevent scratches during shipping. Small bubbles 
may appear under this film, so if this is the case, remove by applying masking or clear tape to an exposed corner and pull gently. If 
the Control Panel becomes wet, clean it with a soft dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives. 
8. Glass Tray: Remove and wash in warm soapy water or in a dishwasher.
9. Roller Ring:  Roller Ring may be washed in mild soapy water or dishwasher. These areas should be kept clean to avoid excessive noise.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE OVEN CLEAN AND DRY. FOOD RESIDUE AND CONDENSATION MAY CAUSE 
RUSTING OR ARCING AND DAMAGE TO THE OVEN. AFTER USE, WIPE DRY ALL SURFACES, 
INCLUDING VENT OPENINGS, OVEN SEAMS, AND UNDER GLASS TRAY.
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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 with your oven.
Steam accumulates 
on oven door and 
warm air comes from 
the oven vents.During cooking, steam and warm air are given off from the food. Most of the 
steam and warm air are removed from the oven by the air which circulates in the 
oven cavity. However, some steam will condense on cooler surfaces such as the 
oven door. This is normal. After use, the oven should be wiped dry (see page 16).
Oven will not turn on.The oven is not plugged in securely or needs to be reset; remove plug from 
outlet, wait ten seconds and re-insert.
Main circuit breaker or main fuse is tripped; reset main circuit breaker or replace 
main fuse.
There is a problem with the outlet; plug another appliance into the outlet to 
check if it is working.
Oven will not start 
cooking.The door is not completely closed; close the oven door securely.
Start was not pressed after programming; press Start.
Another program is already entered into the oven; press Stop/Reset to cancel 
the previous program and enter new program.
The program is not correct; program again according to the Operating 
Instructions.
Stop/Reset has been pressed accidentally; program oven again.
The Glass Tray 
wobbles.The Glass Tray is not positioned properly on the Roller Ring or there is food under 
the Roller Ring; take out Glass Tray and Roller Ring. Wipe with a damp cloth and 
reset Roller Ring and Glass Tray properly.
When the oven is 
operating, there is 
noise coming from 
the Glass Tray.The Roller Ring and oven bottom are dirty; clean these parts according to Care 
and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven (see page 16).
The word “Child” 
appears in the 
display.The CHILD SAFETY LOCK was activated by pressing Start three times; Deactivate 
CHILD SAFETY LOCK by pressing Stop/Reset three times.
The oven stops  
cooking and “H00“, 
“H97” or “H98” 
appears in the 
display.The oven’s power supply has failed; please contact an authorized Service Center 
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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 it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund 
your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made 
by the warrantor.
Product or Part Name Labor Parts
ALL PARTS (EXCEPT MAGNETRON TUBE) 1 yr. 1 yr.
MAGNETRON TUBE1 yr. 5 yr.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During 
the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts.
This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United 
States. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new 
product which was not sold “as is”.
Carry-In or Mail in Service:
To find a service center please visit: http://shop.panasonic.com/support
When shipping the unit, carefully pack and send it in the original (or 
supplied) carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint along with the bill 
of sales and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached. A 
valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty.
When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our web site at http://shop.
panasonic.com/support as Panasonic is committed to providing the most 
up to date information.
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER 
WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE 
INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF 
PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY 
UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or 
workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER glass, plastic parts, temperature 
probes (if included) and normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The 
warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, 
or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, 
or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug 
infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up 
adjustments, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, 
power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such 
as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, 
service by anyone other than a Factory Service center or other Authorized 
Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER 
“LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING 
OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the 
servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or 
recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY 
OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED 
WARRANTY.Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty 
lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other 
rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops 
during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service 
Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to:
  Consumer Affairs Department
  Panasonic Corporation of North America
  661 Independence Pkwy 
 Chesapeake, VA23320
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED 
WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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For Product Information, Operating Assistance, 
Parts, Owner’s Manuals, Dealer and Service info 
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For the hearing or speech impaired TTY: 1-877-833-8855
As of June 2015
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