Panasonic Genius Prestige NN-SD997S User manual

With some models, you may need to
remove a blue protective film
from the cabinet. Also, remove the
protective sheet
from the surface of the
keypad.
Install roller ring and
glass tray into oven.
Make sure you remove all packing material from
the oven. Locate the glass tray and roller ring.
Keep the Operating Instructions and other
documentation in a place easily accessible.
Thank you for your purchase of a Panasonic Microwave
Oven. Before using your oven, follow these quick steps.
IMPORTANT: For complete directions, please refer
to the Operating Instructions Manual and make sure to write
down in the Operating Instructions Manual the serial number
located on the back of the oven or on the doorjamb.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT remove the wave
plate from the inside wall of the oven!
DO NOT remove the protective film
behind the door!
set-up guide
Initial Set-Up
1

Select a clean, flat area on your
counter to place the oven.
DO NOT place oven near gas
or electric range.
DO NOT block air vents
on left side.
DO NOT operate
the oven empty.
Be sure to plug the oven into a
grounded wall outlet rated at
least 20 A, 120 V, 60 Hz.
2Space & Power Requirements

When turned on, the oven weight measurement guide
automatically defaults to (oz/lbs).
To convert to metric (g/kg), press the “Start” button.
Press the “Stop” button, colon (:) will appear in the
display window when change is completed.
If your oven has a “Function”
button, the metric weight is
controlled by...
Press button: “function” ...
“2” ...“2”
You are now ready
to set the clock.
3Cooking Conversions
Function
PRESS

To set the clock, press “Clock” once
or “Timer/Clock” twice (depending
on your keypad).
The colon symbol (:) will flash.
Enter time of day. The time appears
in the window; the colon continues
to flash.
Press “Clock” or “Timer/Clock”
again - colon stops flashing; time of
day is set.
You are now ready to use your
new Panasonic Microwave Oven.
Note:
—Clock is a 12-Hour Display
—Oven will not operate while colon (:) is flashing
4Set Clock

Safety Options
tip1
If “DEMO” appears on your display...
Press buttons: “function” ... “0” ... “2”
“Demo Mode” will be turned off.
When you first turn on your microwave oven and under normal
operation the “CHILD LOCK” feature is off.
If “LOCK” or “CHILD” appears on your display . . .
Press the “Stop” button three (3) times and the
“CHILD LOCK” will be turned off.
If you want to activate the “CHILD LOCK” feature. . .
Press the “Start” button three (3) times and the
“CHILD LOCK” will be turned on.
For Models that have “FUNCTION” button . . .
To turn Off “CHILD LOCK” Press buttons: “function”. . . “5”. . . “2”
To turn On “CHILD LOCK” Press buttons: “function”. . . “5”. . . “1”
“DEMO” mode is a feature used in stores for demonstration purposes.
It will not be active when you turn on the microwave oven or, for normal operation.

After placing food/beverage inside the microwave oven, set functions
manually or let the oven set them automatically.
(If your model number starts with a ‘5’ or ‘6’ the light will not turn on when you open the door.)
Cooking Options
tip2
Manual –Basic Cook
Start
PRESS
Start
PRESS
Automatic (use Dial or Button)
Sensor Technology
Sensor
Cook
Menu
(use Dial or Button)
Sensor
Reheat
PRESS PRESS
SELECT
Sensor Cook Menus
(See Operating Instructions for
Sensor Cook Chart)
1. Oatmeal
2. Omelet
3. Soup
4. Frozen Entres
5. Frozen Pizza (single)
6. Potatoes
7. Fresh Vegetables
8. Frozen Vegetables
9. Frozen Dinners

How to Remove Cooking
Odors
1. In a 2 quart microwave safe bowl
combine 1 to 1-1/2 cups (250 - 375
ml) of water and the juice and peel(s)
of one lemon - stir ingredients.
2. Set Time to “5” minutes.
3. Push the “Start” button.
4. After water finishes boiling, carefully
remove the bowl.
5. Wipe the interior of the oven with a
cloth.
Removing
Odors
(cont’d) tip3
tip2
Start
PRESS
Select Servings by
tapping the button
SELECT
Start
Serving/Weight
(use Dial or Button)
Automatic Technology
Auto
Cook
PRESS
Menu
(use Dial or Button)
SELECT
SELECT
Auto
Reheat
PRESS
Start
PRESS
Inverter Turbo
Defrost
Serving/Weight
(use Dial or Button)
PRESS
SELECT

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