Panasonic Nn Sn943 Users Guide

Operating Instructions
Microwave Oven
Household Use Only
Model No. 
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Safety Information
Precautions ............................ Inside  cover
Important Safety Instructions ............. 1-3
Installation and Grounding
Instructions .......................................... 4-5
Safety Precautions .............................. 6-7
Operation
Oven Components Diagram ......................9
Control Panel...

DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Microwave Oven Safety
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 poten-
tial 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...

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WARNING
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.
Your microwave oven is a cooking appliance and you should use as much care as 
you use with a stove or any other cooking appliance. When using electric appli-
ance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fi re, injury to persons, or exposure 
to excessive microwave energy:
1.  Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2.  Read and...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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16. Some products such as whole eggs with or without shell, narrow neck bottles 
and sealed containers — for example, closed glass jars — may explode and 
should not be heated in this oven.
17. To reduce the risk of fi re 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 cooking.
(b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing...

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WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
TO AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK:
DO NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs must be done only by a qualifi ed 
service 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 microwave oven empty or use metal con-
tainers. When using...

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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 immedi-
ately if oven is damaged. 
DO NOT install if oven is damaged.
Placement of Oven
1. The oven must be placed on a fl at, stable surface. Place the front surface of 
the door 3 inches (7.6 cm) or more from the counter top edge to avoid acci-
dental tipping of the microwave oven during normal...

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INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
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 exer-
cised 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...

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Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven.
IMPORTANT
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, fi re 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...

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5) GLASS TRAY / COOKING CONTAINERS / FOIL
• Cooking containers get hot during microwaving. Heat is transferred from the HOT food 
to the container and the Glass Tray. Use pot holders when removing containers from 
the oven or when removing lids or plastic wrap covers from cooking containers, to avoid 
burns.
• The Glass Tray will get hot during cooking. It should be allowed to cool before handling or 
before paper products, such as paper plates or microwave popcorn bags, are placed in 
the oven for...

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