Panasonic NE-9970 User manual

Service
Manual
NE-9970,
NE-9970C
NE-9870,
NE-9870C
DIMENSIONS
NE-9970,
NE-9970C
NE-9870,
NE-9870C
NE-9970,
NE-9870
for
U.S.A.
NE-9970C,
NE-9870C
for
Canada
Specifications
420
V
AC
Single
Phase
60
Hz
4,420
W
(12.4
A)"
Microwave
1,560
W
(13.0
A):---*;Convection
(NE-9970,
NE-9870)
1,500
W
(12.5
A):---:*Convection
(NE-9970C,
NE-9870C)
700
W::*:::
Full
Microwave
Power
1.5KW::*:
Convection
(NE-9970,
NE-9870)
14KW--:
Convection
(NE-9970C,
NE-9870C)}
Outside
Dimensions
:
23-7/8"
(W)
X
17”
(D)
X
15-3/4”
(H)
606
mm
(W)
X
432
mm
(D)
X
400
mm
(H)
Oven
Cavity
Dimensions
:
16”
(W)
X
15-1/2”
(D)
X
9-3/4”
(H)
406
mm
(W)
X
395
mm
(D)
X
250
mm
(H)
Specifications
subject
to
change
without
notice.
.
Power
Source
:
Power
Requirement
:
Matsushita
Engineering
and
Panasonic
Hawaii
Inc.
Panasonic
Saes
Company,
Service
Company
91-238
Kauhi
St.
Ewa
Beach
Division
of
Matsushita
Electric
50
Meadowland
Parkway,
P.O.
Box
774
of
Puerto
Rico,
Inc.
Secaucus.
New
Jersey
07094
Honoluiu,
Hawaii
96808-0774
Ave,
65
De
Infanteria,
KM
9.7
a...
Victoria
Industrial
Park
Matsushita
Electric
Carolina,
Puerto
Rico
00630
.
®
ot
Canada
Limited
5770
Ambler
Drive,
Mississauga,
Ontario,
L4W
2T3

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NE-9870,
NE-9870C
Act”
(NHW)
:
NE-9970C
and
NE-9870C.
exposed
to
excessive
microwave
radiation.
appropriate
address
listed
below.
[phone]
IN PUERTO RICO
[phone]
original design.
DURING
SERVICING
(A)
Do
not
operate
or
allow
the
oven
to
be
operated
with
the
door
open.
(B)
Make
the
following
safety
checks
on
all
ovens
to
be
serviced
before
activating
the
magnetron
or
other
microwave
source,
and
make
repairs
as
necessary:
(1)
Interlock
operation
(2)
Proper
door
closing
(3)
Seal
and
sealing
surfaces
(arcing,
wear,
and
other damage)
(4)
Damage
to
or
loosening
of
hinges
and
latches
(5)
Evidence
of
dropping
or
abuse
(C)
Before
turning
on
microwave
power
for
any
service
test
or
inspection
within
the
microwave
generating
WARNING
1.
This
product
should
be
serviced
only
by
trained
qualified
personnel.
2.
Though
this
product
has
been
manufactured
in
compliance
with
:
“Federal
Performance
Standard
21
CFR
Subchapter
J”
(D.H.H.S.);
NE-9970
and
NE-9870
or
“Radiation
Emitting
Devices
It
is
very
important
all
repairs
should
be
made
in
accordance
with
procedures
described
in
this
manual
to
avoid
being
3.
Check
for
radiation
leakage
after
every
servicing
according
to
the
“Procedure
for
measuring
radiation
leakage”on
page
30.
4.
Any
serviceman
who
learns
of
any
accident
pertaining
to
microwave
radiation
leakage
should
immediately
notify
the
Matsushita
Engineering
and
Service
Company
IN U.S.A.
(MESCO)
50
Meadowland
Parkway,
Secaucus,
New
Jersey
07094
Attention
:
Engineering
Support
Division.
(201)
348-7000
IN
HAWAII
PANASONIC
HAWAII,
INC.
(PHI)
91-238
Kauhi
St.
Ewa
Beach
P.O.
Box
774
Honolulu,
Hawaii
96808-0774
PANASONIC
SALES
COMPANY,
Division
of
(PSC)
Matsushita
Electric
of
Puerto
Rico,
Inc.
Ave.
65
De
Infanteria,
KM
9.7
Victoria
Industrial
Park
Carolina,
Puerto
Rico
00630
(809)
769-4320
IN
CANADA
Matsushita
Electric
of
Canada
Limited
(MELCA)
5770
Ambler
Drive,
Mississauga,
Ontario,
L4W
2T3
5.
There
are
special
components
used
in
the
microwave
oven
which
are
important
for
safety.
These
parts
are
shaded
on
the
schematic
diagram
and
marked
with
a
A\
on
the
replacement
parts
list.
It
is
essential
that
these
critical
parts
should
be
replaced
with
manufacturer's
specified
parts
to
prevent
microwave
leakage,
shock,
fire,
or
other
hazards.
Do
not
modify
the
PRECAUTIONS
TO
BE
OBSERVE
TO
AVOID
POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE
TO
EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE
ENERGY
D
BEFORE
AND
compartments,
check
the
magnetron,
waveguide
or
transmission
line,
and
cavity
for
proper
alignment,
integrity
and
connections.
(D)
Any
defective
or
misadjusted
components
in
the
interlock,
monitor,
door
seal,
and
microwave
gen-
eration
and
transmission
systems
shail
be
repaired,
replaced,
or
adjusted
by
procedures
described
in
this
manual
before
the
oven
is
released
to
the
owner.
(E)
A
microwave
leakage
check
to
verify
compliance
with
the
Federal
Performance
Standard
should
be
performed
on
each
oven
prior
to
release
to
the
owner.
CONTENTS
(page)
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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NE-9970, NE-9970C
NE-9870, NE-9870C
;
This
service
manual
covers
technical
descriptions
and
parts
list
of
models
NE-9970,
NE-9970C,
NE-9870
and
NE-9870C.
Please
refer
to
parts
list
for
the
differences
of
applicable
parts.
Models
NE-9970/NE-9970C
and
NE-9870/NE-9870C
are
identical
except
NE-9970/NE-9970C
have
Auto
Sensor
Cooking
Control
feature
while
NE-9870/NE-9870C
do
not.
References
to
unique
operating
features
of
applicable
model
will
be
refered
to
in
this
service
manual.
Location of nameplate
The
nameplate
is
located
at
lower
frame
of
the
escutcheon
base
as
illustrated
in
Fig.
A.
The
model
and
serial
numbers
will
be
found
on
this
nameplate.

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NE-9970, NE-9970C
@ Controls with Auto Count-up Feature
NE-9870, NE-9870C
@ Controls with Auto Count-up Feature
@ Door Release Button
Push button to open door.
® Oven Window
@® Door Safety Lock System
Before
any
cooking
function
can
begin,
oven
door
must be securely shut
@ Oven Light
Will
turn
on
whenever
the
door
is
opened
or
during
cooking.
© Oven Light Cover
Allows easy access to replace oven light.
See page 29.
© Oven Air Vents
Never block air vents during cooking.
@ Control Panel
See page 9.
Name Plate
Contains
model
and
serial
number
of
your
oven.
© Glass Ceramic Tray
Must be placed in the oven before cooking.
@ Roller Ring
Must be placed in the oven before cooking.
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Page
of
operating
Instructions
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Auto Weight
Combination Pad
Time Pads
Cyclic Defrost
Pad
Power Pad
ma Stand/Timer Pad
Broil Pad
Combination Pad
1.0 Pound/
10 Ounce Pad
0.1 Pound/
‘ 1 Ounce Pad
| ——) Cooking Guide
a_i} Auto Weight
Defrost Pad
Auto Weight
Frozen Cook Pad
Doneness
Control Pads
Auto Sensor
Control Pad
Start Pad
€0 Indicator Lights
———————...---() Display Window
Combination Pad
a | Time Pads
Sutin
——, ° Power Pad
| + | 2s Stand/Timer Pad
Wd cyctic Defrost
Pad
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— Convection Pad
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UP ms 10 Ounce Pad
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9 1 Ounce Pad
Auto Weight
Detrost Pad
Auto Weight
Frozen Cook Pad
Auto Weight
Combination Pad
Cooking Guide
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@ Auto Count Up:
The
Time.
Power.
Combination,
Convection
Broil,
Auto
Sensor,
Auto
Weight
Defrost
Category.
Auto
Weight
Combination
Cook
Category,
Auto
Weight
Frozen
Cook
Category,
1.0
19./10
oz..
and
0.1
Ib./1
oz.
pads
are
all
equipped
with
the
Auto
Count
Up
feature.
By
holding
your
finger
on
the
pad,
the
readout
in
the
display
window
will
count
up.
After
reaching
the
maximum
function,
the
display
will
return
to
the
starting
point
and
continue
to
count
up.
To
stop
the
readout
simply
remove
your
finger
from
the
pad.
Example:
Auto
Weight
Combination
Pad,
1.0
tb./10
oz.
Pad,
0.1
ib./1
oz.
Pad
re
On
(o-u
bb
Auto
Weight
1.0
lb.
Pad
i
0.1
Ib.
Pad
Combination
Pad
:
(1-16
tb.)
a'n
~
-4-0.9
Ib.)
(1-7
category}
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Ib
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1.0 Ib
10 oz
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When
oven
is
first
plugged
in,
the
colon
in
the
display
window
will
blink.
© Clock Pad:
To set clock
Step 1. Enter time of day by pressing appropriate Time Pads.
» Time appears in display window; colon is blinking.
Example: To set 11:25 (a.m. or p.m.),
Touch Time Pads from left to right as follows:
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once once twice 5 times.
Step 2. Touch Clock Pad.
»
Coton
stops
blinking;
time
of
day
is
entered
and
locked
into
display.
NOTES ON CLOCK SETTING
1. Clock must be set before oven will operate.
2.
To
reset
time
of
day
touch
Clock
Pad
twice
to
clear
the
time.
Colon
will
begin
to
blink,
Enter
the
correct
time
of
day
by
following
the
above
procedures.
3.
The
clock
will
keep
the
time
of
day
as
long
as
oven
is
plugged
in
and
electricity
is
supplied.
© Time Pads:
1. Basic Time Setting—Broil, Stana/Timer and All Microwave power levels sed ri F
except LOW.
The Pads serve as a 10 minute pad, 1 minute pad, 10 second pad and MIN MIN SEC SEC
1 second pad from the left, and can be programmed up to 99 minutes 10
99 seconds.
Example 1: To set 13 minutes 45 seconds
Touch:
10 MIN Pad: once
1 MIN Pad: 3 times
10 SEC Pad: 4 times
1 SEC Pad: 5 times
Example 2: To set 30 seconds
Touch:
10 SEC Pad: 3 times
LOW Microwave power, Combination and Convection
The Pads serve as a 1 hour pad, an inoperable pad, 10 minute pad and 1 minute pad
from the left, and can be programmed up to 9 hours 99 minutes. ]
Example 1: To set 2 hours 25 minutes
Leo
HOUR
Touch;
1 HOUR Pad: twice
10 MIN Pad: twice
1 MIN Pad: 5 times
Example 2: To set 45 minutes
Touch;
10 MIN Pad: 4 times
1 MIN Pad: 5 times
Note: When LOW Microwave power, Combination and Convection are programmed for
1 hour or longer, the time in the display window counts down minute by minute.
When less than 59 minutes (59 00) remain, the time counts down second by
second.
© Power Pad:
Automatically counts down from High to Warm by holding your finger on the Pad. The
following is the approximate wattage for each power level.
| HIGH power (700 watts/Full power) S M. LOW power (360 watts/S0% power) |
M. HIGH power (650 watts/90% power) LOW power (200 watts/30% power) :
MEDIUM power (490 watts/70% power) WARMpower ( 70 watts/10% power) °
© Cyclic Defrost Pad:
When DEFROST is selected, the automatic cycle divides the defrosting time into
8 periods which alternate between defrost and stand. The wattage of DEFROST power is
approximate 245 watts/35% power.
Note: When oven is operating at DEFROST power, DEF indicator light blinks.
The light remains on, but does not blink during built-in stand time.
Stand/Timer Pad:
also be used to program the oven as a minute timer.
This
feature
atlows
you
to
program
a
Stand
Time
after
cooking
is
complete.
This
pad
can
Stand:
Timer
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‘@ Combination Pad:
Automatically
counts-up
for
the
desired
Combination
setting.
There
are
4
Combination
settings.
Refer
to
the
Panasonic
Cookbook
for
proper
use.
© Convection Pad:
Automatically
counts-up
in
25°F.
increments
from
200°F.
to
475°F.
Touching
Convection
Pad
during
preheating
or
cooking
shows
the
temperature
you
programmed
in
display
window,
Auto Preheat (Convection):
Automatically
preheats
the
oven
to
the
desired
convection
oven
temperature.
Set
oven
temperature
and
touch
the
Start
Pad.
'P”
appears
in
display
window.
When
oven
is
preheated,
three
beeps
will
sound
and
"'P”
will
begin
to
blink
in
display
window.
if
oven
door
is
not
opened
after
preheating,
oven
will
maintain
the
selected
temperature
for
30
minutes.
After
30
minutes,
oven
will
shut
off
automatically.
Broil Pad:
Automatically
counts-up
for
the
desired
Broit
Setting.
There
are
2
Broil
settings.
Refer
to
the
Panasonic
Cookbook
for
proper
use.
Auto Preheat (Broil):
Automatically
preheats
the
oven.
Press
Broit
Pad
to
select
the
setting
1
or
2,
and
touch
the
Start
Pad.
‘‘P”
appears
in
display
window.
When
oven
is
preheated,
three
beeps
will
sound
and
"'P”
will
begin
to
blink
in
display
window.
Auto Weight Combination Pad:
This
feature
allows
you
to
cook
meat
or
poultry
by
weight.
Choose
a
cook
category
and
program
the
weight
of
the
food.
Weight
must
be
programmed
in
pounds
and
tenths
of
a
z
pound.
For
further
information
on
Auto
Weight
Combination
Cook,
refer
to
Introduction
in
(Auto
Weight)
the
Panasonic
Cookbook
Press
this
pad
to
select
the
appropriate
cook
Category
1
through
7.
Listed
below
are
the
recommended foods and maximum weight limits for each category.
Category Maximum Weight
Beef (Rare)
Beef (Medium)
Beef (Well)
Lamb (Medium)
Lamb (Well)
Pork-Bone-in and Boneless Loin Roast
Whole chicken, Whole turkey
1) The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can
accommodate.
2) Although the touch controls of some ovens will accept entries up to 8 Ibs., the
best cooking results for lamb and pork are obtained with weights of 6 Ibs, and
less.
Auto Weight Frozen Cook Pad:
This
feature
allows
you
to
cook
frozen
convenience
foods
by
weight.
Choose
a
frozen
cook
category
and
program
the
weight
of
the
food.
Weight
must
be
Programmed
in
ounces.
For
further
information
on
Auto
Weight
Frozen
Cook,
refer
to Introduction
in
the
Panasonic
Cookbook.
Press
this
pad
to
select
the
appropriate
cook
category
1
through
5,
Listed
below
are
the
recommended
foods
and
maximum
weight
limits
for
each
category.
Category Food | Maximum Weight
Frozen Vegetables 32 oz.
Frozen Entrees in a Pouch 16 oz.
Frozen Entrees 32 02.
Frozen Breakfasts 16 oz.
i Frozen Dinners 32 oz.
@ Auto Weight Defrost Pad:
This
feature
allows
you
to
defrost
meat,
poultry
or
seafood
by
weight.
Choose
a
defrosting
category
and
program
the
weight
of
the
food.
Weight
must
be
Programmed
in
pounds
and
tenths
of
a
pound.
For
further
information
on
Auto
Weight
Defrost,
refer
to
introduction
in
the
Panasonic
Cookbook.
Press
this
pad
to
select
the
appropriate
defrosting
category
1
through
3.
Listed
below
are
the
recommended
foods
and
maximum
weight
limits
for
each
category.
(Auto Weight)
Category
Food
Maximum
Weight
Ground meats, Roasts, Ribs, Stew meat,
Chops, Steaks, Frankfurters 8b.
Whole or split cornish hens, Whole or
cut-up chicken, Whole turkey, Turkey
breast
Shrimp (medium), Sea scallops, 3 Ib.
Whole fish
3
Note:
The
shape
and
size
of
the
food
will
determine
the
maximum
weight
the
oven
can
accommodate.
® 1.0 Pound/10 Ounce Pad:
Press
this
pad
to
program
the
weight
of
your food
by
whole
pounds
or
by
10
ounces.
For
Auto
Weight
Combination
Cook
and
Auto
Weight
Defrost
this
pad
is
used
in
the
pound
capacity.
For
Auto
Weight
Frozen
Cook,
this
pad
is
used
in
the
10
ounce
capacity.
An
Auto
Weight
feature
must
be
selected
before
putting
in
the
weignNt
of
the
food.
0.1 Pound/1 Ounce Pad:
Press
this
pad
to
program
the
weight
of
your
food
by
tenths
of
a
pound
or
by
ounces.
To
convert
ounces
into
tenths
of
a
pound,
see
conversion
chart
in
the
Introduction
of
the
Panasonic
Cookbook.
For
Auto
Weight
Combination
Cook
and
Auto
Weight
Defrost
this
pad
is
used
in
the
tenths
of
a
pound
capacity.
For
Auto
Weight
Frozen
Cook
this
pad
is
used
in
the
single
ounce
capacity.
An
Auto
Weight
feature
must
be
selected
before
putting
in
the
weight
of
the
food.
@®
Auto
Sensor
Control
Pads:
(NE-9970,
NE-9970C
only)
Press
desired
control
pad
designated
for
your
food.
The
appropriate
food
categories
for
each
Auto
Sensor
Cycle
are
as
foltows.
For
further
information,
refer
to
Introduction
and
Auto
Sensor
recipes
in
the
Panasonic
Cookbook.
‘CYCLE,
FOOD
CYCLE}
FOOD
A1__|
Canned
Foods,
Leftovers,
Noodles
Beans,
Cauliflower,
Peas
A2_
|
Chicken
Pieces
Fish,
Broccoli
A3
|
Stews
Frozen
Hamburgers
A4
|
Potato,
Carrot
Frozen
Chicken
Pieces
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@ Doneness Control Pads: (NE-9970, NE-9970C only)
Preferences for food doneness vary with each individual. After having used the Auto
Sensor
Cycles
a
few
times,
you
may
decide
you
would
prefer
your
food
cooked
to
a
different doneness. By using the Doneness Control, the Auto Sensor programs can be
adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.
Note: If you are satisfied with the result of cooking with the built-in Auto Sensor program,
you do not need to use these pads.
More Pad:
Use when you want your food to be cooked a little more than the built-in auto program.
Less Pad:
Use when you want your food to be cooked a little less than the built-in auto program.
@ Stop/Reset Pad:
Before cooking: One tap clears your instructions.
During cooking: One tap temporarily stops the cooking process. Another tap cancels all
your instructions and time of day appears in display window.
@® Start Pad:
One tap allows oven to begin functioning. If door is opened or Stop/Reset Pad is tapped
once during oven operation, Start Pad must be touched again to restart oven.
@® Display Window:
Displays time of day before or after cooking, time during cooking, weight, cooking
functions, and power levels.
Digita! Readout Display:
Time Auto Weight Defrost/Auto Weight Combination
(99 min. 99 sec./9 hr. 99 min.) (Category 1) (5.6 tbs.)
® Indicator Lights:
An indicator light will turn on when a specific power level and/or the following functions are
selected: AUTO WEIGHT DEF, AUTO WEIGHT FROZ COOK, AUTO WEIGHT COMB,
CONV, COMB, BROIL, AUTO COOK (NE-9970, NE-9970C only) and DEF.
@ Cooking Guide:
Easy reference for Auto Weight Combination, Auto Weight Frozen Cook, Auto Weight
Defrost and Auto Sensor.
@ Opening Door:
Opening the door during cooking will stop the cooking process without canceling the
program. Cooking resumes as soon as the door is closed and Start Pad is touched. The
oven light will stay on or turn on whenever the door is opened.
@® Beep Sound:
When a padis touched correctly, a beep will be heard. If a pad is touched and no beep is
heard, the unit has not or cannot accept the instruction. The oven will beep twice between
programmed stages. During Auto Weight Defrost, oven will beep twice two times during
total defrosting time. These beeps are a signal to turn, rotate or manipulate food. At the
end of preheat, the oven will beep 3 times. At the end of any complete program, the oven
will beep 5 times
Summarized Directions
Microwave Operation
Auto Sensor Cooking: (NE-9970, NE-9970C only)
Cook
Step 1
Step 2
Set Auto Sensor Cycle (A1—A8).
Touch Start Pad.
Time Cooking:
One-Stage Cooking
Two-Stage Cooking
Three-Stage Cooking
Set Power.
Set Time.
Touch Start pad
Set first Power.
Set first Time.
Set second Power.
Set second Time.
Touch Start Pad.
Set first Power.
Set first Time.
Set second Power.
Sel second Time.
Set third Power.
Set third Time.
Touch Start Pad.
Defrost Cycle
Detrost-to-Cook Cycle
Detrost-to-Two Stage Cook Cycle
Touch Defrost Pad.
Set Time.
Touch Start Pad.
Convection Operation
Auto Preheat
Broil Operation
Touch Start Pad.
Set Time.
Touch Start Pad.
Set desired Oven Temp.
When unit is preheated, place food in oven.
Touch Defrost Pad.
Set Time.
Set second Power.
Set second Time...
Touch Start Pad.
Auto Preheat
Touch Defrost Pad.
Set Time.
Set second Power.
Set second Time.
Set third Power.
Set third Time.
Touch Start Pad
Time Cooking
Set Oven Temp.
Set Time.
Touch Start Pad.
Time Cooking
Step 1 Set Broil Category (1 or 2)
Step 2 Touch Start Pad.
Step 3 When unit is preheated, place food in oven.
Step 4 Set Time.
Step S Touch Start Pad.
Set Broil Category {1 or 2).
Sei Time.
Touch Start Pad.
Combination Operation
Auto Weight Combination
Combination Cooking
Auto Weight Combination Cooking
Combination Cooking
Set Auto Combination Cycle (C1-C7).
Set Weight
Touch Start Pad.
Set Combination Setting 1-4.
Category 1 or 2
Set Time.
Touch Start Pad.
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Microwave cooking lets you defrost foods quickly, prepare delicious stews, savory casseroles, and vegetables that
come out tender and colorful. It’s also an ideal and easy way to reheat leftovers that taste as though they were freshly
Prepared.
Note: 1) See cooking utensils section in your Panasonic Cookbook or page 11 or this manual.
2) Do not use recycled paper products in the oven. They may contain impurities which could cause the paper to
create sparking (arcing), and this could result in a fire during oven operation.
3) Do not operate oven empty.
Auto Sensor Cooking (NE-9970, NE-9970C only)
Auto Sensor Cooking allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without having to select cooking times and
powers. The oven does it all automatically.
For proper cooking results on Auto Sensor cycles, be sure to cover foods securely with plastic wrap or place foods ina
microwavesafe casserole dish with a proper fitting lid.
For further information reter to the introduction in the Panasonic Cookbook and Auto Sensor recipes
Press the Auto Sensor Cook Pad
until the desired Auto Cycle
number (A1—A8) appears in display
window, Example: A4
Clock time disappears. The
selected Auto Sensor Cycle number
appears in display window. The
AUTO COOK indicator lights also
appear in display window.
If Desired
Touch
More
Pad
or
Less
Pad
for
the
>
Selected
doneness
symbol!
appears
doneness
of
your
food.
in
display
window.
Note:
Doneness
Control
can
not
be
used
with
Ai
cycle.
A4, More
Touch Start Pad.
After Oven Starts:
» MICROWAVE ACTIVITY STARTS. The COOK indicator light starts to blink. The Auto indicator light stays on. The
turntable rotates. Oven light turns on.
® WHEN AUTO SENSOR CYCLE (A2 THROUGH A8) DISAPPEARS FROM DISPLAY WINDOW, the oven beeps
twice. The remaining cooking time appears in display window and begins to count down. The COOK indicator light
continues to blink. The Auto indicator light stays on. (If doneness selection was made, its symbol disappears.)
Note: On cook A1, no time will appear in display window. The COOK indicator fight stops blinking and oven beeps
5 times. The cooking cycte is complete. 4
® WHEN AUTO SENSOR COOK CYCLE IS COMPLETED, the oven beeps 5 times and shuts off. indicator and oven
lights turn off. The turntable stops rotating. The time of day reappears in display window.
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NOTES ON AUTO SENSOR COOKING:
The Auto Sensor system works by detecting a build-up of steam on the humidity sensor. As foods cook in the
microwave, steam is produced. When foods are covered, the steam will build up and escape from the dish ina
burst. This burst of steam is detected by the humidity sensor and then the oven automatically calculates the
remaining cooking time.
When an Auto Sensor Cycle is selected, Cook A1 through A8 will appear in the display window. The oven door
should not be opened for longer than one minute when Cook A1 through A8 appears in the display window.
Opening
the
door
may
cause
inaccurate
cooking
results.
Once
the
steam
is
detected,
the
remaining
cooking
time
immediatety
appears
in
the
display
window
and
begins
to
count
down.
At
this
time,
the
oven
door
may
be
opened,
to stir, turn or add foods. On Cook A1, no time will appear in display window.
@Auto Sensor Cooking is successful with the foods and recipes.found in the cookbook and marked with the
Symbol[A],
Because
of
the
vast
differences
in
food
composition,
recipes
and
charts
without
the
Auto
Sensor
symbol should be prepared in your microwave oven using the Power and Time features.
When cooking by Auto Sensor, the oven door should not be opened for longer than 1 minute while Cook A1—A8
is in display window. Opening the door for longer than 1 minute may cause inaccurate cooking results. Once
time appears in display window, the door may be opened and foods can be stirred or turned.
®All foods for Auto Sensor Cooking are taken from their normal storage place.
Before
using
Auto
Sensor
feature,
make
sure
glass
ceramic
tumtable
in
the
oven
is
dry
to
assure
best
Auto
Sensor
Cooking
results.
Room temperature of heat surrounding the oven should not be above 95°F when using Auto Sensor Cooking
feature. Inaccurate cooking may result.
Foods less than 3 or 4 ounces should be cooked by Power and Time features, not by the Auto Sensor Cooking
Cycle.
The
appropriate
food
categories
for
each
Auto
Sensor
Cycle
are
as
follows.
For
further
information,
refer
to Introduction and Auto Sensor recipes in the Panasonic Cookbook.
Canned Foods, Leftovers, Noodles Beans, Cauliflower, Peas
Chicken Pieces Fish, Broccoli
Stews Frozen Hamburgers
Potato, Carrot Frozen Chicken Pieces
When the remaining cooking time is over 60 minutes the time will appear as hours and minutes.
Example: If the cooking time is 94 minutes, display window will shaw 1H34. The seconds
will not visibly count down in display window until 59 minutes remain. The time in
display window will then show in minutes and seconds, and count down in
seconds.
Preferences for food doneness vary with each individual.
After having used the Auto Sensor Cycles a few times, you may decide you would prefer your food cooked to a
different
doneness.
By
using
the
Doneness
Controi
Pads,
the
Auto
Sensor
programs
can
be
adjusted
to
cook
food for a longer or shorter time.
Note:
“If
you
are
satisfied
with
the
result
of
cooking
with
the
built-in
Auto
Sensor
program,
you
do
not
need
to
use these pads.
*Doneness Control Pads can be used with Cook A2—A8 cycles.
¢You
may
program
a
desired
power
level
and/or
stand
time
after
Auto
Sensor
programs
Cook
At
through
A8.
Examples are:
First Stage Second Stage
Auto Sensor Cook, A3 Stand, 5 minutes
Auto Sensor Cook, AS WARM, 20 minutes
®if
Auto
Sensor
Cooking
is
programmed
a
short
time
after
Convection
or
Combination
Cooking,
“HOT”
will
appear
in
display
window.
The
HOT
sign
indicates
that
the
oven
cavity
is
too hot
for
the
Proper
operation
of
the
Auto
Sensor
Function.
While
the
HOT
sign
is
in
display
window,
the
unit
cannot
be
operated
by
Auto
Sensor,
and
room
temperature
air is circulated
in
the
oven
cavity
to
cool
it.
You
may
leave
the
door
ajar
to
coo!
the
unit.
After
the
unit
is cooled,
the
oven
beeps
5
times
and
time of day appears in display window. Auto Sensor cycles can now be
programmed.

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Time Cooking
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Step
1
Clock
time
disappears.
DEF
indicator
light
turns
on.
Touch Cyclic Defrost Pad. —
Step
2
>
Defrost
time
appears
in
display
window in minutes and seconds.
Set defrost time by pressing Time 2
Pads. bells]
Step 3
Touch Start Pad.
After Oven Starts:
» MICROWAVE DEFROSTING BEGINS. Turntable rotates. Oven light turns on. DEF indicator light begins to
alternately blink and glow. Defrosting time counts down second by second.
» WHEN DEFROSTING IS COMPLETED, oven beeps five times and shuts off. Turntable stops rotating.
DEF indicator light and oven light turn off. Time of day appears in display window.
Note: Two more stages can be programmed after Cyclic Defrost.
One Stage Cooking DOU OO OULU OG UGE Oo CS On Oo Oo
Select cooking power by pressing Clock time disappears. Selected
Power Pad.
Set cooking time by pressing Time > Cooking
power indicator light turns on.
ime appears in display
Pads. window in minutes and seconds.
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Before touching Start Pad, select > Previously selected time and power
second cooking power by pressing indicator Jight disappear from
Power Pad. display
indow. Second stage
BO power indicator light turns on.
Set second stage cooking time by
pressing Time Pads.
[Step 5. Touch Start Pad.}
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® Second stage cooking time appears
in display window.
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Stage
Cooking
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Before touching Start Pad, select
third stage cooking power by
pressing Power Pad.
Set third stage cooking time by
pressing Time Pads.
Touch Start Pad.
» Previously selected time and power
indicator light disappear from
display window. Third stage power
indicator light turns on.
» Third stage cooking time appears in
display window.
After Oven Starts:
>» MICROWAVE COOKING BEGINS. Turntable rotates. Third stage cooking time disappears and first stage cooking
time reappears in the display wiridow and begins to count down. First stage power indicator light turns on and starts
to blink. Second stage power indicator light turns on. Third stage power indicator light remains on.
WHEN THE FIRST STAGE COOKING TIME HAS ELAPSED, a beep sounds twice. Second stage cooking time
reappears in the display window and begins to count down. First stage power indicator light turns off. :
Second stage power indicator light starts to blink. Third stage power indicator light remains on.
WHEN THE SECOND STAGE COOKING TIME HAS ELAPSED, a beep sounds twice. Third stage cooking time
reappears in the display window and begins to count down.
Second stage power indicator light turns off. Third stage power indicator light starts to blink.
WHEN THE THIRD STAGE COOKING TIME HAS ELAPSED, five beeps are heard and oven turns off. Third stage
power indicator light turns off. Oven light turns off and turntable stops rotating. Time of day reappears in the display
window.
NOTES ON TIME AND POWER COOKING:
+, When LOW power is programmed ‘'H” meaning Hour appears in the display window. Cooking time can only
be programmed in hours and minutes.
2. When LOW power is programmed for 1 hour or longer, the time will count down minute by minute. When less
than 59 minutes (59 00) remain, the time will count down second by second.
3. Examples of 2 and 3 stage programmed cooking are:
First Stage Second Stage Third Stage
HIGH, 8 minutes
HIGH, 9 minutes
HIGH, 6 minutes
HIGH, 10 minutes
MEDIUM-LOW, 20 minutes
Stand, 3 minutes
MEDIUM-LOW, 20 minutes
MEDIUM, 24 minutes > WARM, 15 minutes
4, Stand 5 minutes
t
LOW, 50 minutes
MEDIUM, 20 minutes
HIGH, 10 minutes
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Auto Weight Frozen Cook
Press Auto Weight Frozen Cook
Category Pad to select Froz-Cook
Category 1 through 5.
Set the weight of your frozen food
in ounces by pressing 1.0 Pound/
10 Ounce Pad and/or 0.1 Pound/
1 Ounce Pad.
® Clock time disappears. The
selected category number appears
in display window. AUTO WEIGHT
FROZ COOK and ounces (02z)
indicator light turns on.
& Category number disappears and
the weight selected appears in
display window.
Step 3
Touch Start Pad. .
After Oven Starts:
» MICROWAVE COOKING BEGINS. Turntable rotates. Oven light turns on. Froz Cook light begins to blink. AUTO
WEIGHT indicator light stays on. Weight and ounce indicator in display disappear. Cooking time appears and
counts down second by second.
WHEN COOKING IS COMPLETED, oven beeps five times and shuts off. Turntable stops rotating. The indicator
light and oven light turn off. Time of day appears in display window.
NOTES ON AUTO WEIGHT FROZEN COOK:
1. Categories for Auto Weight Frozen Cook are:
Food Maximum Weight
Frozen Vegetables
Frozen Entrees in a Pouch
Frozen Entrees
Frozen Breakfasts
Frozen Dinners
2. Stand or a power level can be programmed after Auto Weight Frozen Cook.
For example: Auto Weight Frozen Cook-+ WARM power.
3. For further information on Auto Weight Frozen Cook reter to introduction in the Panasonic Cookbook.
Note: The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate.
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Auto Weight Defrost
> Clock time disappears. The
selected category number appears
Press Auto Weight Defrost Pad to
select Defrost Category 1 through
in the display window. AUTO
3. -
(Auto Weight) WEIGHT DEF and pounds (Ib)
Step
2
indicator
light
turns
on.
Set
the
Weight
of
your
meat
in
>
Category
number
disappears
and
pounds
and
tenths
of
apound
by
|
Weight
the
weight
selected
appears
in
pressing display window.
1.0 Pound/10 Ounce Pad and/or
0.1 Pound/1 Ounce Pad.
woe
Start
After Oven Starts:
> MICROWAVE DEFROSTING BEGINS. Turntable rotates. Oven light turns on. DEF light begins to blink. AUTO
WEIGHT indicator light stays on. Weight and pound indicator in display disappear. Defrosting time appears and
counts down second by second.
WHEN
DEFROSTING
(S
COMPLETED,
oven
beeps
five
times
and
shuts
off.
Turntable
stops.
The
indicator
light
and
oven
light
turn
off.
Time
of
day
appears
in
display
window.
»
During
AUTO
WEIGHT
DEFROST,
oven
will
beep
twice
two
times
during
total
defrosting
time.
These
beeps
are
a
signal
to
turn,
rotate
or
manipulate
food.
NOTES ON AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST:
1. Categories for Auto Weight Defrost are:
Maximum Weight
Ground meats, Roasts, Ribs, Stew meat,
Chops, Steaks, Frankfurters on
Whole or split cornish hens, Whole or
cut-up chicken, Whole turkey, Turkey
breast
Shrimp (medium), Sea scallops,
Whole fish
2. Stand time or power level may be programmed after Auto Weight Defrost.
3.
For
further
information
on
Auto
Weight
Defrost
refer
to
Introduction
in
the
Panasonic
Cookbook.
Note:
The
shape
and
size
of
the
food
will
determine
the
maximum
weight
the
oven
can
accommodate.