Panasonic NN-S562 User manual

Panasonic
Operating Instructions
Microwave Oven
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Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door
operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. Under nor-
mal conditions oven will not operate with door open.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or
allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that
the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) door (bent),
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3} door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven shouid not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
Technical Specifications
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Power Source 120 V 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 11.5 Amps, 1,320 W
Output:* 1,300 W
Outside Dimensions 11 7/s" x 20 9/8" x 15 7/a"
(H x Wx D): (301 x 518 x 404 mm)
Oven Cavity Dimensions 8’/e" x 143/4" x 15 3/16”
(H x W x D): (225 x 375 x 386 mm)
Operating Frequency: 2,450 MHz
Uncrated Weight: Approx. 23 ibs. (10.5 kg)
“IEC 705-88 Test procedure Specifications subject to change without notice.
The serial number of this product may be
found on the back side of the oven. You Model No.
should note the model number and the
serial number of this oven in the space Serial No.
provided and retain this book as a per-
manent record of your purchase for
future reference.
Date of Purchase
© Copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 2002.

CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your microwave oven is a cooking device and you should use as much care as you use
with a stove or any other cooking device. When using this electric appliance, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the fotlowing:
WA R N [ N G_n reduce the risk of
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1.
2.
10.
11.
. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
13.
Read all instructions before using the
appliance.
Read and follow the specific “PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-
SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY,” found on the inside front cover.
. This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”
found on page 4.
. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the installation instruc-
tions found on page 4.
. Do not cover or block any openings on this
appliance.
. Do not store or use this appliance out-
doors.
Do not use this product near water—for
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.
. Use this appliance only for its intended use
as descnbed in this manual. DO NOT use
corrosive chemicals, vapors, or non-food
products in this appliance. This type of
oven is specifically designed to heat, or
cook. It is not designed for industrial or lab-
oratory use. The use of corrosive chemi-
cals in heating or cleaning wil! damage the
aga and may result in radiation
leaks
. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven
that come bi gol on closing the door,
use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or
detergents applied with a sponge or soft
cloth.
. Do not allow children to use this appliance,
unless closely supervised by an adult.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
Do not let cord hang over edge of a table
or counter.
14.
15.
This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact the
nearest authorized servicenter for exami-
nation, repair or adjustment.
Some products such as whole eggs, nar-
row neck bottles and sealed containers—
for example, closed glass jars—may
explode and should not be heated in this
oven.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic, or other com-
bustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
(b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or
plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
(c) lf materials inside the oven should
ignite, keep oven door closed, turn
oven off, and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
(d) Do not use the cavity for storage purpos-
es. Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils, or food in the cavity when not in
use.
17. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are
able to be overheated beyond the boiling
point without appearing to be boiling due
to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bub-
bling or boiling when the container is
removed from the microwave oven is not
always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN
VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOIL-
ING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER
UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQ-
UID. To reduce the risk of injury to per-
sons:
(a) Do not overheat the liquid.
(b} Stir the liquid both before and halfway
through heating it.
(c) Do not use straight-sided containers with
narrow necks
(d) After heating, allow the container to
stand in the microwave oven for a short
time before removing the container.
(e) Use extreme care when inserting a
spoon or other utensil into the container.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For proper use of your oven read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Use
1.
. DO NOT operate
DO NOT tamper
with or make any
adjustments or
repairs to door,
Control Panel hous-
ing, safety interlock
switches or any other part of the oven.
DO NOT remove outer panel from
oven. Repairs must only be done by a
qualified service person.
the oven empty.
The microwave
energy will reflect
continuously
throughout the oven
causing overheat-
ing, if food or water is not present to
absorb energy. This could damage the
oven and result in the risk of a fire.
. DO NOT dry clothes, newspapers or
other materials in oven, or use news-
papers or paper bags for cooking. Fire
could result.
. DO NOT use recycled paper products
unless the paper product is labeled as
safe for microwave oven use.
Recycled paper products may contain
impurities which may cause sparks,
and result in fires when used.
. DO NOT hit or strike Contro! Panel.
Damage to controls may occur. Fire
could result.
. POT HOLDERS should always be
used when removing items from the
oven. Heat is transferred from the
HOT food to the cooking container
and from the cooking container to the
Glass Tray. The Glass Tray can be
very HOT after removing the cooking
container from the oven.
. DO NOT store flammabie materials
next to, on top of, or in the oven.
These could be fire hazards.
Glass Tray
1.
2
DO NOT operate the oven without
Roller Ring and Glass Tray in place.
DO NOT operate the oven without the
Glass Tray fully engaged on the drive
hub. Improper cooking or damage to
the oven could result. Verify that the
Glass Tray is properly engaged and
rotating by observing its rotation when
you press Start.
. Only use the Glass Tray specifically
designed for this oven. Do not substi-
tute any other glass tray.
. If the Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool
before cleaning or placing in water.
. DO NOT cook directly on the Glass
Tray. Always place food in a
microwave-safe dish, or on a rack set
-in a microwave-safe dish.
. {f food or utensil on the Glass Tray
touches oven walls, causing the tray to
stop moving, the tray will automatically
rotate in the opposite direction. This is
normal.
7. Glass Tray can turn in either direction.
Roller Ring
1,
2.
3.
Roller Ring and oven floor should be
cleaned frequently to prevent exces-
sive noise.
Roller Ring must always be used for
cooking along with Glass Tray.
Always replace Roller Ring and Glass
Tray in their proper positions.

INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Examine Your Oven
Unpack oven, remove ail packing material
and examine the oven for any damages
such as dents, broken door latches or
cracks in the door. Notify dealer immediate-
ly if oven is damaged. DO NOT install if
oven is damaged.
Placement of Oven
1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable
surface. For proper operation, the oven
must have sufficient air flow. Allow 3-
inches (7.6 cm) of space on both sides
of the oven and 1-inch (2.5 cm) of space
of space on top of oven.
a. DO NOT block air vents.
If they are blocked during operation, the
oven may be overheated and damaged.
When using any cloth over the oven,
the air intake and exhaust should not be
blocked. Also should allow space on
back and both sides of oven properly.
b. DO NOT place oven near a hot, damp
surface such as a gas or electric
range, or dishwasher.
c. DO NOT operate oven when room
humidity is too high.
2. This oven was manufactured for household
use only.
Grounding
instructions
This appliance must be grounded. In the
event of an electrical short circuit, ground-
ing reduces the risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire for the electric
current. This appliance is equipped with a
cord having a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
WA R N [ N G_ improper use of
the grounding plug can result in a risk
of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or service
person if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if doubt exists as
to whether the appliance is properly
grounded. If it is necessary to use an
extension cord, use only a three wire
extension cord that has a three blade
grounding plug, and a three slot receptacle
that will accept the plug on the appliance.
The marked rating of the extension cord
should be equal to or greater than the elec-
trical rating of the appliance.
Power Supply .
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to .
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangle in or tripping over a longer
cord. :
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are
available and may be used if care is
exercised in their use.
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 electrical rating of
the appliance, (2) the extension cord
must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord,
and (3) the longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over
the counter top or tabletop where it can
be pulled on by children or tripped over
accidentally.
Wiring Requirements
1. The oven must be operated on a SEPA-
RATE CIRCUIT. No other appliance
should share the circuit with the
microwave oven. /f it does, the branch
circuit fuse may biow, the circuit breaker
may trip, or the food may cook slower
than the times recommended in this
manual.
2. The VOLTAGE used must be the same
as specified on this microwave oven
(120 V, 60 Hz). Using a higher voltage is
dangerous and may result in a fire or
another incident causing oven damage.
Using a lower voltage will cause slow
cooking. Panasonic is NOT responsible
for any damages resulting from the use
of the oven with any voltage other than
specified.
3. The oven must be Plugged into at least a
20 AMP, 120 VOLT, 60 Hz GROUNDED
OUTLET. Where a standard two-pron
outlet is encountered, it is the persona
responsibility and obligation of the con-
ee to nee it eae
with a properly ground-
ed three-prong Sutlet. OE
TV / Radio Interference
1. Operation of the microwave oven may
cause interference to your radio, TV or
similar equipment.
2. When there is interference, it may be
reduced or eliminated by taking the follow-
ing measures:
a. Clean door and sealing surfaces of the
oven. (See Care of Your Microwave
Oven)
b. Place the radio, TV, etc. away from the
microwave oven as far as possible.
c. Use a properly installed antenna to
obtain stronger signa! reception.

Safety Precautions
Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven
IMPORTANT
Proper cooking depends upon the power,
the time set and quantity of food. If you use
a smaller portion than recommended and
cook at the time for the recommended por-
tion, fire could result.
1) HOME CANNING / 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. Improperly canned food
may spoil and be dangerous to consume.
* Do not dry meats, herbs, fruits or vegetables
in your oven. Small quantities of food or foods
with low moisture content can dry out, scorch
or catch on fire if overheated.
2) POPCORN
Popcorn may be popped in a microwave oven
corn popper. Microwave popcorn which pops
in its own package is also available. Follow
pcorn manufacturers’ directions and use a
rand suitable for the wattage of your
microwave oven.
CAUTION: When using pre-packaged
microwave popcorn, follow recommended
pace instructions. Check package
weight before using the Popcorn pad (see
Popcorn Pad section). Set the oven for the
weight of the popcorn package.
lf these instructions are not followed, the
popcorn may not pop adequately or may
ignite and cause a fire. Never leave oven
unattended when popping popcorn. Allow
the popcorn bag to cool before opening,
eineye open the bag away from your face
and body to prevent steam burns.
3) DEEP FAT FRYING
* Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your
microwave oven. Cooking oils may burst into
flames and may cause damage to the oven
and perhaps result in burns. Microwave uten-
sils may not be able to withstand the tempera-
ture of the hot oil, and could shatter or melt.
4) FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS
+» Potatoes, apes egg yolks, whole eggs,
whole squash and sausages are examples
of foods with nonporous skins. These types
of foods must be pierced before microwave
cooking to prevent their bursting.
« Use fresh potatoes for baking and cook until
just done. sa recommended weights for pro-
grammed cooking. Overcooking causes dehy-
dration and may result in a fire.
5) GLASS TRAY / COOKING
UTENSILS / FOIL
+« Cooking utensils get hot tart Rebabieitries
Heat is transferred from the HOT food to the
container and the Glass Tray. Use potholders
when removing utensils from the oven or when
removing lids or plastic wrap covers from
cooking utensils, 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 microwave cooking.
« When using foil, skewers, warming rack or
utensils made of metal in the oven, allow at
least 1-inch (2.5 cm) of space between metal
material and interior oven walls. {f arcing
occurs (sparking), remove metal material
(skewers etc.} and/or transfer to a non-metallic
container.
+ Dishes with metallic trim should not be used,
as arcing may occur.
« If an entree is heated in a foil tray, maintain at
least 1-inch (2.5 cm) spacing from the oven
walls.
6) PAPER TOWELS / CLOTHS
+ DO NOT use a ed towels or cloths which
contain a synthetic fiber woven into them. The
synthetic fiber may cause the towel to ignite.
se paper eee supervision.
7) Shs NING DISHES / OVEN COOKING
« Browning dishes or grills are designed for
microwave oo only. Always follow instruc-
tions provided by the manufacturer. DO NOT
prenieat browning dish more than 6 minutes.
« If an oven cooking bag is used for microwave
cooking, prepare according to package direc-
tions. DO NOT use a wire twist-tie to close
bag, instead use plastic ties, cotton string or a
simp cut from the open end of the bag.
8) THERMOMETERS
- DO NOT use a conventional! meat thermome-
ter in your oven. Arcing may occur.
Microwave-safe thermometers are available
for both meat and candy.
9) BABY FORMULA / FOOD
« DO NOT heat baby formula or food in the
microwave oven. The glass jar or surface of
the food may appear warm while the interior
can be so hot as to burn the infant's mouth
and ee
LY aeal TING PASTRY PRODUCTS
« When reheating pastry products, check tem-
eratures of any fillings before eating. Some
oods have fillings which heat faster and can
be extremely hot, while the surface remains
warm to the touch cs ay Donuts).
11) GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES
» DO NOT use the oven for any reason other
than the preparation of food.
« DO NOT leave oven unattended while in use.

Cookware and Utensil Guide
ITEM MICROWAVE COMMENTS
Yes for Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of
Aluminum Foil eee ng meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur
only if foil is too close to oven wall or if too much foil is used.
Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking
ony: Check browning dish information for instructions
heating chart. Do not preheat for more than 6 minutes.
Brown paper bags |} No | May cause a fire in the oven.
Dinnerware Check manuitacturers’ use and care directions for use in
Labeled microwave heating. Some dinnerware hd state on the
“Microwave-Safe” back of the dish, “Oven-Microwave Safe”.
Other Dinnerware Use CONTAINER TEST below.
Disposable polyester Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Can be
Paperboard Dishes purchased in grocery stores.
Fast Food Carton
with Metal Handle — Metal handle may cause arcing,
Frozen Dinner Tray Frozen dinners may be heated in foil tray, if tray is less than
Metal %.-in.{2 cm) high. Place foil tray in center of oven. Leave at
least 1-in. (2.5 cm) space between foil tray and oven walls.
Microwave-safe Heat only 1 foil tra ‘a the oven at a time. For containers
more than *.-inch (2 cm) deep,remove food and place in a
similar size microwave-safe container.
Glass Jars Yes, Remove lid. Heat food unt just warm, not HOT. Most glass
use caution | jars are not heat resistant O oO not use for cooking.
Glassware
Heat Resistant Oven Yi Ideal for microwave cooking and browning.
Glassware & Ceramics es (See CONTAINER TEST below)
Metal Bakeware 1 No __| Notrecommended for use in microwave ovens.
Metal Twist-Ties May cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven.
Follow manufacturers’ directions. Close bag with the nylon tie
provided, a strip cut from the end of the Dag, or a piece of
cotton string. Do not close with metal twist-tie. Make six
Y-in. (1. cm slits near the closure.
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| Paper Towels & Napkins| Yes | Use to warm rolls and sandwiches by microwave.
Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Safe for use in
Plastic
Microwave-Safe Yes
Cookware
Reheat & Storage Yes, |
use caution
Browning Dish Yes
Oven Cooking Bag
Should be labeled, "Suitable for Microwave Heating.” Check
manufacuters’ directions for recommended uses.
Some microwave-safe plastic dishes are not suitable for
cooking foods with nia fat or sugar content. The heat from
hot food may cause the plastic to warp.
Melamine This material absorbs microwave energy. Dishes get HOT!
Yes, Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Use
Plastic Foam Cups to bring foods to a low serving temperature.
Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and
Plastic Wrap Yes porett spattering. Should be labeled “Suitable for
icrowave Heating”. Check package directions.
Use only for short term reheating and to bring
Shaw: Were W000 a food to a low serving temperature.
Thermometers
Microwave-safe, only Use only microwave-safe meat and candy thermometers.
Not suitable for use in microwave oven, will cause sparks
Conventional and get hot.
Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.
CONTAINER TEST
TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a 1- cup glass measure with water
and place it in the microwave oven along with the container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at P10
(HIGH). If the container is microwave oven-safe (transparent to microwave energy), the container should
remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container is hot, it has absorbed some
microwave energy and should NOT be used. This test cannot be used for plastic containers.
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Feature Diagram
(a) External Air Vents
(b) Internal Air Vents
G Door Safety Lock System
(d) Exhaust Air Vents
(e) Contro! Pane!
G) Identification Plate
(g) Glass Tray
(h) Roller Ring
Heat/Vapor Barrier Film
(do not remove)
(j) Menu Labet
(k) Cover (do not remove)
Oven Light:
Oven Light turns on only while cooking and will not turn on when oven door is opened.
Control Panel
(1) Display Window
(2) Sensor Reheat Pad (= page 12)
2 (3) inverter Turbo Defrost Pad
SOUR ; (page 10)
(4) Popcorn Pad (<page 9)
(1) (5) Power Level Pad (page 8)
{6) Number Pads
(7) Sensor Cook Pads
(page 12)
(8) Timer Pad (<page 15)
(9) Clock Pad (pages 8)
5 (10) Quick Min Pad (<page 10)
(2) (141) Bacon Pad (page 10)
(12) More/Less Pad (page 9, 12)
(3) (13) Start Pad
One tap allows oven to begin function-
ing. If door is opened or Stop/Reset
Pad is pressed once during oven oper-
ation, Start Pad must be pressed again
to restart oven.
(14) Stop/Reset Pad
(7) Before cooking: One tap clears your
instruction.
NZ 8/9 During cooking: One tap temporarily
= stops the cooking process. Another tap
mi Clock| (=a cancels ail your instructions and time of
(8-10) 4 day or colon appears on the Display
Window.
Beep Sound:
When a pad is pressed correctly, a beep will
be heard.
If a pad is I Dest and no beep is heard,
(42) the unit did not or cannot accept the instruc-
tion. The oven wil! beep twice between pro-
grammed stages. At the end of any com-
plete program, the oven will beep 5 times.

Let's Start to Use Your Oven! Power & Time Setting
1. Plug into a properly grounded electrical
outlet.
7S
The oven automatically
displays weights in
imperial (oz/b).
Display Window
88:89);
2. If you wish to use metric (g/kg):
‘
he
Press Start to
convert to metric. ay
Verify your selection %,
on the Display Window.
3. G0 Colon appears
on Display fae
Press Window.
Now, enjoy cooking with your Panasonic
microwave.
Clock Setting
The oven will operate without setting the clock.
Example: To set 11:25 a.m. or p.m.
" fs
Clock
» Press once.
»Colon flashes.
+ Enter time of day using
the number pads.
»Time appears on the
Display Window,
colon continues flashing.
- Press.
»Colon stops flashing;
time of day is entered.
NOTES:
1.To reset the clock, pet steps 1- 3.
2.The clock will retain the time of day as long
as the oven is plugged in and electricity is
supplied.
3.Clock is a 12 hour display.
4.Oven will not operate while colon is flashing.
This feature allows you to manually set the
power and time for microwave cooking.
Example: To cook at P 6 (MEDIUM) Power
for 1 minute 30 seconds
1. - Select Power Level.
Power Level (according to the
a chart below)
Press 5 times.
- Set Cooking Time
using number pads.
- Press.
» Cooking will start. The
time on the Display
Window will count
down.
once P10 (HIGH)
twice P9
3 times P8
4 times P 7 (MEDIUM-HIGH)
5 times P 6 (MEDIUM)
6 times P5
7 times P 4
8 times | P 3 (MEDIUM-LOW)/DEFROST
9 times P2
10 times
NOTES:
1.For more than one stage cooking, repeat
Steps 1 and 2 for each stage of cooking
before pressing Start Pad. The maximum
number of stages for cooking is 5 stages.
2.When selecting P10 (HIGH) power for the
first stage, you may begin at step 2.
3. Two beeps will sound between each stage of
programming. Five beeps will sound at the
end of the enrire sequence.
4.When selecting P10 (HIGH) power, the
maximum programmable time is 30 minutes.
For other power levels, the maximum time is
99 minutes and 99 seconds.
5.For reheating, use P10 (HIGH) for liquids,
P7 (MEDIUM-HIGH) for most foods and
Pé (MEDIUM) for dense foods.
6.For defrosting, use P3 (MEDIUM-LOW).
P 1 (LOW)

To Use Child Safety Lock
This feature prevents the electronic
operation of the oven until cancelled. It does
not lock the door.
To Set:
Press 3 times.
- “Child” appears on
the Display Window.
>"Child" continues to
be displayed until
Child Lock is can-
celled. Keypads may
be pressed but the
microwave will not
start.
To Cancel:
Stop/Reset
Press 3 times.
- The Display Window
will return to colon or
time of day when
Child Lock has been
cancelled.
To Use More/Less Pad
For Popcorn:
When using Popcorn pad, maybe the weight
is not the same as offered. By using the
More/Less pad, the programs can be
adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter
time or a heavier or lighter weight.
1 tap = More Cooking
2 taps = More* Cooking
3 taps = Less Cooking
4 taps = Less” Cooking
5 taps = original setting
For Sensor Reheat/Cook:
Preferences for food doneness vary with
each individual. After having used the
Sensor Cook feature a few times, you may
decide you would prefer your food cooked to
a different doneness.
1 tap = More Cooking
2 taps = Less Cooking
3 taps = original setting
Press More/Less pad before pressing Start.
To Use Popcorn Pad
Example: To heat 1.75 oz. of Popcorn
- Set the desired weight
of prepackaged
microwave popcorn,
- Press Start Pad.
» After several seconds,
cooking time appears
on the Display
Window and begins
to count down.
NOTES ON POPCORN PAD:
1. Use prepackaged room temperature
microwave popcorn. Read manufacturers’
instructions.
2. Place bag in oven according to manufac-
turers’ directions.
3. Pop only one bag at a time.
4. After popping, allow the contents of the
bag to cool for a few minutes before
opening. Open bag carefully away from
face and body because popcorn and
steam are extremely hot.
5. Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse
ag.
6. NEVER leave oven unattended when
popping popcorn. Stop the oven when
popping slows to 2 to 3 seconds
between pops. Overcooking may
cause scorching.
7. With the many varieties of microwave
popcorn available in the market place, it
may be necessary for you to move the
popcorn container to the outer edge of
the * gm tray to obtain the best cooking
results.
REMARK: When popping multiple bags one
right after the other, the cooking times may
vary slightly. This does not affect the pop-
corn results.

To Use Bacon Pad
1.
- Set the desired num-
ber of slices.
4 slices
(3.2 - 4 02.}
(90 - 110 g)
6 slices
(4.8 - 5.8 02.)
(135 - 165 g)
10 slices
(8.1 - 9.5 02.)
(230 - 270 g)}
14 slices
4 times
(11.6 - 13 02.)
(330 - 370 g)
* Press Start Pad.
» Cooking time
appears on the
Display Window
- and begins to count
’ down.
NOTES ON BACON PAD:
1. For best results, place bacon on ridged
(Bacon) dish. This keeps it away from the
grease and helps it to crisp.
2. To absorb grease spatters, cover with paper
towels.
3. If bacon is not cooked to your liking, contin-
ue to heat by manually adding more time.
This feature allows you to set and/or add
cooking times easily in multiples of one
minute.
To Set Cooking Time:
« Set cooking time
(up to 10) Power Level
is P10.
- Press Start Pad.
» Cooking begins and
Bacon
istice}
Press once.
Display Window
counts down.
At the end of cook-
ing, 5 beeps sound
and colon or time of
day appears.
NOTE:
1.You can use other power levels. Select
desired power level before setting cooking
time.
2.After setting the time by Quick Min Pad, you
cannot use Number Pads, and vice versa.
3.Press Quick Min Pad to add more time dur-
ing cooking. To verify the additional cooking
time, check the Display Window.
10
inverter Turbo Defrost
This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry
and seafood simply by entering the weight.
Example: To defrost 1.5 pounds of meat.
Place food on microwave safe roasting rack in
an appropriately sized dish.
* Press.
"def" appears briefly
on the Display
Window.
+ Enter weight of the
food using the number
pads.
* Press.
»Defrosting will start.
The time on the
Display Window will
count down.Halfway
through defrosting,
beep sounds. Turn
over, rearrange
foods, remove
defrost areas or
shield with aluminum
foil. cee directions
"DURING
DEFROSTING"” in
page 11.)
Conversion Chart:
Follow the chart to convert ounces or hun-
dredths of a pound into tenths of a pound. To
use Auto Defrost, program the weight of the
food in Ibs. (1.0) and tenths of a lb. (0.1). Ifa
piece of meat weighs 1.95 Ibs. or 1 Ib. 14 02z.,
program 1.9 Ibs.
Hundredths Tenths of
of = nome a Pound
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Defrosting Tips & Techniques
Before Freezing:
1, Freeze meats, poultry, and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 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, i.e. create a vacuum.
4. Seal securely, date, and label.
To Defrost:
1. Remove wrapper. This he!ps moisture to evaporate. Juices from food can get hot and cook the food.
2. Set food on microwave safe roasting rack in an appropriately sized dish.
3. Place roasts fat-side down. Place whole poultry breast-side down.
4. Drain liquids during defrosting.
5. Turn over (invert) items during defrosting.
6. Shield edges and ends if needed. (See Cooking Techniques).
7. Select power and minimum time so that items wiil be under-defrosted.
After Defrosting:
1. Large items may be icy in the center. Defresting will complete during STANDING TIME.
2. Let stand, covered with plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for time shown in the chart below.
3. See chart below for standing time and rinsing directions.
4. Items which have been layered should be rinsed separately or have a longer stand time.
DEFROST
TIME at P3 DURING DEFROSTING AFTER DEFROSTING
Fish and Seafood
fup to 3 Ibs. (1.4 kg)]
Crabmeat
Fish Steaks
Fish Fillets
Sea Scallops
Whole fish
Meat
Ground Meat
Roasts
[22-4 Ibs, (1.1-1.8 kg)
Chops/Steak
Ribs/T-bone
Stew Meat
Liver (thin sliced)
Bacon (sliced)
Poultry
Chicken, Whole
Cutlets
Pieces
Cornish Hens
Turkey Breast
[5-6 Ibs. (2.3-2.7 kg)}]
(minJ\b.}
Stand Time Rinse
Break apart/Rearrange
Turn over
Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends
Break apart/Remove defrosted pieces
Turn over
Turn over/Remove defrosted portion/
Turn over/Shield ends and
defrosted surface
Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends and
defrosted surface
Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends and
defrosted surface
Break apart/Rearrange/
Remove defrosted pieces
Drain liquid/Turn over/
Separate pieces
Turn over
Turn over/Shield
Break apart/Turn over/
Remove detrosted Pieces
Turn over/Shield
Turn over/Shield
11

This sensor feature allows you to reheat
any quantity of food with only one touch.
The oven does it all for you.
Example: To reheat 2 cups of soup
~_ ie
Sensor
2. (see page 9.)
Optional
- Press.
3.
» Cooking starts.
After heat/steam is detected by the
Genius, 2 beeps sound.
The remaining cooking time appears on
the Display Window and begins to
count down.
At the end of cooking, five beeps sound.
NOTES:
Casseroles - Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of
aul cover with lid or plastic wrap. Stir
when time appears on the Display
Window.
Canned foods - Empty contents into
casserole dish or serving bowl: cover dish
with lid or plastic wrap. After reheating,
release plastic wrap and stand.
Plate of food - Arrange food on plate; top
with butter, gravy, etc.. After reheating,
release plastic wrap and stand.
Follow the recommendations for Sensor
Cooking, in addition to the following:
DO NOT:
1. Reheat bread and pastry products. Use
manual power and time for these foods.
2, Reheat raw or uncooked food.
3. Use if oven cavity is warm.
4. Use for beverages.
5. Use for frozen foods.
Sensor Cook
- Breakfast
Lunch
Snack
Side Dish
Dinner
This sensor feature allows you to cook
any quantity of food with only one touch.
The oven does it all for you.
Example: To cook a 10 oz. Frozen Entrée.
» Press until the
desired number of
category appears on
the Display Window.
tunch
f4-3}
Press twice.
2
Optional
After heat/steam ts detected by the
Genius, 2 beeps sound.
The remaining cooking time appears on
the Display Window and begins to
count down.
At the end of cooking, five beeps sound.
(see page 9.)
- Press.
» Cooking starts.
For
the
best
results
with
the
GENIUS,
follow
these
recommendations.
BEFORE Reheating/Cooking
1. The room temperature are | the
oven should be below 95° F (35° C).
2. Food weight should exceed 4 oz. (110 g).
3. Glass Tray and outside of container
should be dry.
4. Cover food loosely with lid, or with vent-
ed plastic wrap.
5. All foods should be taken from their nor-
mal storage place.
12
DURING Reheating/Cooking:
DO NOT open the oven door until 2 beeps
sound and time appears on the Display
Window. Doing so will cause inaccurate
cooking since the steam from food is no
longer contained within the oven cavity.
Once the timer begins to count down, the
oven door may be opened to stir, turn,
shield, rearrange, mix or add foods.
AFTER Reheating/Cooking:
All foods should have a covered stand
time.

Sensor Cook Chart
| Pad | Recipe _|[ServingWeight HINTS
Breakfast | 1. Oatmeal Y2,1cup_ | Place inside a microwave-safe serving bowl
with no cover. Follow manufacturers’ directions
for preparation of quick oatmeal.
2. Breakfast 8 maximum | Follow manufacturers’ directions for
Sausage preparation of pre-cooked breakfast sausage.
Place in a radial pattern.
aes 2, 4 eggs Follow Basic Omelet recipe on page 14.
Lunch 1-2cups | Pour soup into a microwave-safe serving bowl.
Cover loosely with lid or vented plastic wrap.
5. Frozen 8 - 32 oz Follow manufacturers’ directions for
Entrées preparation of 8 and 10 oz. sizes. For larger
sized entrées, where the directions state for
the entire film cover to be removed, do not
vent or remove film cover to ensure the
sensor will detect accurately for complete
cooking. Be careful when removing the film
cover after cooking. Remove them away
from you to avoid steam burns. If additional
time is needed, continue to cook manually.
6. Frozen Pizza| 4, 8 oz. Follow manufacturers’ directions for
(single) preparation.
7. Hot Dog 4 maximum | Make 3 slits on each Hot Dog. Place Hot Dog
on paper plate or microwave-safe dish leaving
space between each.
Times may vary by size and manufacturer.
Ye - 1/2 cups | Place rice with hot water in a microwave-safe
casserole dish. Cover loosely with lid or vented
before serving.
10. Fresh Ye - 1 Ib. All pieces should be the same size.
Vegetables Add a small amount of water and cover
loosely with lid or vented plastic wrap.
12. Ground 1-2 |b. Break apart in glass bowl or colander.
Meat {16 - 32 oz.) | Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Juices should be clear. Drain.
Ya- 1 Ib. Arrange in a single layer.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
casserole dish. Cover loosely with lid
or plastic wrap. Drain.
8. Potatoes 4 maximum | Pierce at least 6 times on top of the potato
(6-8 oz. each) | with a fork. Place potatoes on a microwave-
safe dish. Do not cover.
Let stand 5 minutes to complete cooking.
plastic wrap. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes
Dinner .| 11. Chicken Yo - 2 Ib. Place skin-side up. Cover with vented
Pieces plastic wrap.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
After 2 beeps, stir. Re-cover and press Start.
14. Pasta + 2-80z. Place pasta with hot water in a microwave-safe
15. Casserole | oS Prepare according to recipes on page 14.
13

Sensor Cook Recipe
OMELET
Basic Omelet
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
salt and ground black pepper, if
desired
Heat butter in a 9-inch pie plate, 30 seconds
at P10, or until melted, turn the plate to coat
the bottom with butter.
Meanwhile, combine the remainin
ingredients in a separate bowl an
together; pour into the pie plate.
Cook, covered with vented plastic wrap, on
OMELET. Let stand 2 minutes. With a spatu-
ra, loosen the edges of the omelet from the
plate; fold into thirds to serve.
beat
Yield: 1 serving
Approx. Cooking Time: 4 minutes
NOTE: Double ingredients for a 4 egg
Omelet.
CASSEROLE
Shepherd's Pie
1 pound lean ground beef
%e cup frozen peas, thawed
Ys Cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon gravy powder
Ye teaspoon curry powder
Ya teaspoon salt
Ya teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups mashed potatoes
in a 2-Qt. casserole dish, crumble the beef
and cook for 5-7 minutes at P6, until the meat
is cooked; stirring twice. Add the remaining
ingredients, except the potatoes. Stir well and
spread the potatoes evenly on the top. Cover
with a lid and cook on CASSEROLE.
Yield: 4 servings
Approx. Cooking Time: 17 minutes
Macaroni and Cheese
“a Cup butter
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 clove minced garlic
Ys cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
Ys teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups grated chedder cheese
8 02.("/2 Ib dry weight) macaroni,
cooked and drained
vs cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon paprika
In a 2-Qt. casserole, melt the butter for
40 seconds at P10. Add onion and garlic and
cook for 1 minute at P10. Stir in flour, mus-
tard, salt and pepper then, gradually add the
milk. Cook for 3-4 minutes at P10, stirring
once. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes at
P10 or until the sauce thickens. Stir in the
cheddar cheese. Stir the sauce into the mac-
aroni, in a 3-Qt. casserole. Top with bread
crumbs and paprika. Cover with vented plas-
tic wrap. Cook on CASSEROLE.
Yield: 6 servings
Approx. Cooking Time: 17 minutes
Beef and Macaroni Casserole
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small chopped onion
Ye green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
2 cans (15 0z.) tomato sauce
cups water
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 teaspoon parsley
Y2 teaspoon salt
Ya teaspoon pps black pepper
Y2 Cup grated cheddar cheese
Crumble the ground beef in a 3-Qt.
casserole. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes at P6 or
until the meat is cooked; stirring twice.
Add onion, peppers and celery. Cook for
3-4 minutes at P10. Add the remaining ingre-
dients, except cheese. Cover with vented
plastic wrap. Cook on CASSEROLE. Sprinkle
with cheese. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
Yield: 4-6 servings
Approx. Cooking Time: 17 minutes
Tuna Casserole
1 can (6 02.) drained and flaked tuna
4 cups cooked and drained noodles
1 can (10*/« oz.) condensed cream of
mushroom soup
1 can (4 02.) mushroom pieces and
steams, drained
1 package (16 0z.} frozen peas,
defrosted
Ys cup milk
1 cup crushed potato chips
Ye Cup grated cheddar cheese
In a 3-Qt. casserole, combine tuna,
noodles, soup, mushrooms, peas and milk;
mix well. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Cook on CASSEROLE. Top with potato chips
and cheese.
Yield: 4-6 servings
Approx. Cooking Time: 17 minutes
14

Timer Setting
This feature allows you to program a To Set Delay Start:
Standing Time after cooking is completed
and to program the oven as a kitchen timer Example: To start cooking 5 minutes
and/or to program a delay start. =i {3 a at P6-MEDI-
Power).
Pampa i samt nee Use as a Kitchen Timer:
(sa =e To count 5 minutes
+ Enter desired amount
of delayed time using
number pads. ip to
99 minutes an
99 seconds)
Sal weer - Enter the desired
cooking program
- Set desired amount of
time usin ng number pads.
up to 99 minutes and
9 seconds).
5 times (see page 8 for direc-
y tions).
[o] [2]
art
+
Press.
To
Set
Stand
Time:
>
Delayed
time
will
count down. Then
cooking will start.
» Press.
»Time will count
down without oven
operating.
Example: To stand for 5 mins. after
eee te Eg mins. at P6-
MEDI Power) NOTES:
- Enter the desired 1. When each stage finishes, a two-
rote cooking program beep signal sounds. At the end of the
(see page 8 for program, the oven will beep five
5 times directions). times.
2. If oven door is ops ened during Stand
Time or Kitchen Timer, the time on
[o] ue screen will continue to count
own.
3. Stand and Delay time cannot be pro-
grammed before any Auto Control
Function. This is to prevent the start-
- Set desired amount ing temperature of food from rising
of Stand Time using before defrosting or cooking begins. A
number pads. to change in starting temperature could
99 minutes and 99 cause inaccurate results.
seconds}
- Press.
» Cooking will start.
After cooking,
stand time will
count down without
oven operating.
15

Microwave Shortcuts
TIME
To separate Bacon, 30 sec. Remove wrapper and place in microwave
1 pound (450 g) safe dish. After heating, use a plastic
Spatula to separate slices.
To soften Brown Sugar 20 - 30sec. {| Place brown sugar in microwave-safe dish
with a slice of bread. Cover with plastic wrap.
P6
1 cup (250 mL)
12 -2 Remove wrapper and place butter in a
To melt Butter,
1 stick, /« pound (110 g) microwave-safe dish covered with
plastic wrap.
Remove wrapper and place butter in a
microwave-safe dish.
To soften Butter,
1 stick, '/« pound (110 g)
To melt Chocolate,
1 square, 1 02. (28 g)}
To meit Chocolate,
Pt0 (HIGH) Remove wrapper and place chocolate
in a microwave-safe dish. Stir before
adding more time. (Stir until completely
melted.) Note: Chocolate holds its shape
Ye cup (125 mL) chips
even when softened.
To toast Coconut, 1 Place in a microwave-safe dish.
Ve cup (125 mL) Stir every 30 seconds.
To soften Cream Cheese, |P3 (MED-LOW) 1-2 Remove wrapper and place ina
8 oz. (250 g) microwave-safe bowl.
To brown Ground Beef, 4-5 Crumble into a microwave-safe colander
1 pound (450 g) set into another dish. Stir twice.
Drain grease.
To steam Hand Towels - 4 20 - 30 sec. | Soak in water, then wring out excess.
Place on a microwave-safe dish.
Heat. Present immediately.
To soften tce Cream, P3 (MED-LOW) 1-12 Check often to prevent melting.
Y2 gallon (2 L)
Cup of liquid
boiling water, broth, etc.
1 cup, 8 oz. (250 mL)
2 cups, 16 oz. (500 mL}
to heat mitk
1 cup, 8 oz. (250 mL)
2 cups, 16 oz. (500 mL)
To roast Nuts,
P10 (HIGH)
Heated liquids can erupt if not stirred.
Do not heat liquids in microwave oven
without stirring before and after heating.
P10 (HIGH) Spread nuts into a 9-inch (230 mm)
1/2 cups (375 mL) microwave-safe pie plate.
Stir occasionally.
To toast Sesame Seeds, nr in a small microwave-safe bowl.
Ye cup (50 mL} cael twice.
To skin Tomatoes hiaeaa (HIGH) 30 sec. Place tomato into a microwave-safe bow!
{one at a time) containing boiling water. Rinse and peel.
Repeat for each tomato.
To remove Cooking Odor = Combine 1 to 1'/2 cups (250 - 375 mL)
water with the juice and peel of one
lemon in a small microwave-safe bowl.
After heating, wipe interior of oven with
a cloth.

Food Characteristics Cooking Techniques
Piercing 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 pota-
to. As the quantity of the food increases so does
the cooking time. When cooking small amounts of
food such as one or two potatoes, do not leave
oven unattended. The moisture content in the
food may decrease and a fire could result.
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 cenier of the dish and thick
pieces toward the edge.
Size
Thin pieces cook more quickly than thick pieces.
Starting Temperature
Foods that are room temperature take less time
to cook than if they are chilled, refrigerated, or
frozen.
Foods with skins or membranes must be pierced,
. scored or have a strip of skin peeled before cook-
ing to allow steam to escape. Pierce whole egg
yolks and whites, 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.
Browning
Foods will not have the same brown appearance
as conventionally cocked 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;
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.

Cooking Techniques
Spacing
: ~. 8
Ps fae ee ~~
Individual foods, such as baked potatoes, cup-
cakes 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 evapo-
rates during microwave cooking. Casserole lids or
plastic wrap are used for a tighter seal. When
using plastic wrap, vent the plastic wrap by fold-
ing 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. However,
unless specified, a recipe is cooked covered.
18
Shielding
Thin areas of meat and poultry cook more quickly
than meaty portions. To prevent overcooking,
these thin areas can be shielded with strips of
aluminum foil. Wooden toothpicks may be used to
hold the foil in place.
Timing
A range in cooking time is given in each recipe.
The time range compensates for the uncontrol-
lable differences in food shapes, starting temper-
ature, 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. We have noted when stirring is helpfut,
using the words once, twice, frequently, or occa-
sionally to describe the amount of stirring neces-
sary. Always bring the cooked outside edges
toward the center and the less cooked center por-
tions 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 redistribute
the heat. At times, microwave energy will concen-
trate in one area of a food. To help insure even
cooking, these foods need to be turned. Turn
over large foods, such as roasts or turkeys,
halfway through cooking.
Stand Time
Most foods will continue to cook by conduction
after the microwave oven is turned off. In meat
cookery, 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 convention-
al 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 tooth-
pick or cake tester is inserted and comes out
clean. Candy is done when it reaches the proper
temperature for each stage of crystallization.