Panasonic NN-S723WL User manual

Operating Instructions
Microwave Oven
Models NN-S723WL
NN-S723BL
This manual contains Safety Instructions, Operating Instructions and Maintenance of the oven.
Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.
Antes de operar este producto, lea este instructivo en su totalidad.
El manual de instrucciones en español puede ser encontrada en la p ginas 23-29
(Spanish Operating Instructions can be found on pages 23-29)
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Panasonic Consu er Electronics Panasonic Sales Co pany, Division
Co pany, Division of Matsushita of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico,
Electric Corporation of A erica Inc. (“PSC”)
One Panasonic Way Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Feature How to Operate
To Set Clock
(see page 9)
To Cook using
Quick Min Pad
(see page 9)
To Set
Power & Ti e
(see page 9)
To Defrost using
Auto Defrost Pad
(see page 12)
To Use as
a Kitchen Ti er
(see page 10)
To reheat using
Auto Reheat Pad
(see page 11)
Enter time of day.
Press. Press.
(up to 10 min.)
Press. Press.
To Cook using
Auto Cook Pads
(see page 14)
QUICK GUIDE TO OPERATION
Part No. 3828W5A2829
Select recipe Select serving/weight
eg.
To use
Child Safety Lock
(see page 9) Hold “Start” Pad until “L”
appears in the display. Hold “Start” Pad until “L” disappears in the display.
Thru
Set weight.
Press. Press.
Thru
Set cooking time.
Press to select
Power Level
Press.
Thru
Thru
Press.
Press.
Press. Press.

Thank you for purchasing the 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 normal 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 should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
© Copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 2002.
The serial number of this product may be
found on the back side of the oven. You
should note the model number and the
serial number of this oven in the space
provided and retain this book as a perma-
nent record of your purchase for future ref-
erence.
Model No. _________________________
Serial No. _________________________
Date of Purchase ___________________
Technical Specifications
*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Power Source:
Power Consumption:
Output:*
Outside Dimensions
(H x W x D):
Oven Cavity Dimensions
(H x W x D):
Operating Frequency:
Uncrated Weight:
120 V, 60 Hz
13.5 Amps, 1,600 W
1,200 W
1317/32” x 2219/32” x 175/16”
(344 x 573.5 x 440 mm)
109/32” x 169/16” x 1611/16”
(261 x 421 x 424 mm)
2,450 MHz
Approx. 37.2 lbs. (16.9 kg)
NN-S723WL/BL
Contents
Before Operating
Precautions...............................................................................................Inside Front Cover
I portant Safety Instructions.............................................................................................4
Installation and Grounding Instructions............................................................................5
Safety Precautions.................................................................................................................6
Cookware and Utensil Guide.................................................................................................7
Feature Diagram ....................................................................................................................8
Control Panel .........................................................................................................................8
Operation
Clock Setting..........................................................................................................................9
Child Safety Lock...................................................................................................................9
Quick Min Function ................................................................................................................9
Power & Time Setting ........................................................................................................... 9
Timer Setting........................................................................................................................10
Popcorn Function .................................................................................................................11
Auto Reheat .........................................................................................................................11
Auto Defrost .........................................................................................................................12
Auto Defrost Chart ...............................................................................................................13
Auto Cook ............................................................................................................................14
Auto Cook Chart ..................................................................................................................14
Food Characteristics ............................................................................................................15
Cooking Techniques........................................................................................................15-16
Using Your Microwave Oven...........................................................................................17-18
Heating or Reheating Guide ................................................................................................19
Fresh Vegetable Chart.........................................................................................................20
Quick Guide to Operation...................................................................................Back Cover
Maintenance
Technical Specifications.............................................................................Inside Front Cover
Care of Your Microwave Oven.............................................................................................21
Before Requesting Service ..................................................................................................22
Limited Warranty & Customer Services........................................................................23 - 24
Manual de instrucciones (Spanish Operating Instructions)
Instrucciones de Seguridad ......................................................................................25 - 26
Instrucciones para Conexión a Tierra..............................................................................26
Instrucciones de Instalación.............................................................................................27
Sugerencias Utiles ...............................................................................................................28
Panel de Control ..................................................................................................................29
El poder & el tiempo poniendo.............................................................................................29
Niveles de intensidad de las microondas ........................................................................... 30
Trace para el cocinero automatico.......................................................................................30
Guia Rapida de Operación ..................................................................................................31
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WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, elec-
tric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the
appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-
SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY,” found on the inside front cover.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found
on page 5.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the installation instruc-
tions found on page 5.
5. Do not cover or block any openings on this
appliance.
6. 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.
7. Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. DO NOT use corro-
sive chemicals, vapors, or non-food products
in this appliance. This type of oven is specifi-
cally designed to heat or cook. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use. The
use of corrosive chemicals in heating or clean-
ing will damage the appliance and may result
in radiation leaks.
8. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven
that come together on closing the door,
use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or
detergents applied with a sponge or soft
cloth.
9. Do not allow children to use this appliance,
unless closely supervised by an adult.
10. 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.
11. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
12. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
13. Do not let cord hang over edge of a table or
counter.
14. This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact the
nearest authorized servicenter for examina-
tion, repair or adjustment.
15. 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) If aterials 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.
General Use
1. DO NOT tamper with or
make any adjustments or
repairs to door, Control
Panel housing, safety
interlock switches or any
other part of the oven. DO
NOT remove outer panel
from oven. Repairs
should only be done by a qualified service per-
son.
2. DO NOT operate the oven
empty. The microwave
energy will reflect continu-
ously throughout the oven
causing overheating, if
food or water is not pre-
sent to absorb energy. This could damage the
oven and result in the risk of a fire.
3. DO NOT dry clothes, newspapers or other mate-
rials in oven, or use newspapers or paper bags
for cooking. Fire could result.
4. 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.
5. DO NOT hit or strike Control Panel. Damage to
controls may occur. Fire could result.
6. POT HOLDERS should always be used when
removing items from the oven. Heat is trans-
ferred from the HOT food to the cooking contain-
er and from the cooking container to the Glass
Tray. The Glass Tray can be very HOT after
removing the cooking container from the oven.
7. DO NOT store flammable materials next to, on top
of, or in the oven. These could be fire hazards.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For proper use of your oven read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.
Y our 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 precau-
tions should be followed, including the following:
Exa ine 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 immediately if oven is damaged. DO NOT
install if oven is damaged.
Place ent of Oven
1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface.
For proper operation, the oven must have suffi-
cient air flow. Allow 4-inches (10 cm) of space
on both sides and 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 sur-
face 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 ust be grounded. In the event
of an electrical short circuit, grounding 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.
WARNING—I proper 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 electrical rating of the appliance.
Power Supply
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming entan-
gled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are avail-
able 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 Require ents
1. The oven must be on a SEPARATE CIRCUIT.
No other appliance should share the circuit with
the microwave oven. If it does, the branch cir-
cuit fuse may blow, 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 other incident causing
oven damage. Using a lower voltage will cause
slow cooking. Panasonic is NOT responsible
for damage resulting from the use of the oven
with other than the specified voltage.
3. The oven must be plugged into at least a 20
AMP, 120 VOLT, 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET.
Where a standard two-prong outlet is encoun-
tered, it is the personal responsibility and oblig-
ation of the consumer to have
it replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong out-
let.
TV / Radio Interference
1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause
interference to your radio, TV or similar equip-
ment.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced
or eliminated by taking the following 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 signal reception.
Glass Tray
1. DO NOT operate the oven without Rotating
Ring and Glass Tray in place.
2. 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.
3. Only use the Glass Tray specifically designed
for this oven. Do not substitute any other glass
tray.
4. If the Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool before
cleaning or placing in water.
5. 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.
6. If food or utensil on Glass Tray touches oven
walls, causing the tray to stop moving, the tray
will automatically rotate in the opposite direc-
tion. This is normal.
7. Glass Tray can turn in either direction.
Rotating Ring
1. Rotating Ring and oven floor should be cleaned
frequently to prevent excessive noise.
2. Rotating Ring must always be used for cooking
along with Glass Tray.
3. Always replace Rotating Ring and Glass Tray
in their proper positions.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Installation and Grounding Instructions

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Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT
Proper cooking depends upon the power, the
ti e set and the quantity of food. If you use a
s aller portion than reco ended and cook at
the ti e for the reco ended portion, fire can
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 can-
ning 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
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 utensils may
not be able to withstand the temperature of the
hot oil, and could shatter or melt.
4) FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS
•Potatoes, apples, whole eggs, egg yolks,
whole squash and sausages are exa ples 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. Use recommended weights for programmed
cooking. Overcooking causes dehydration and
may result in a fire.
5) LIQUIDS
•
Liquids can become "superheated" in a
microwave, and when the container is moved in
any way, the superheated liquids can
"explode" out of the container.
"Superheated" water is hotter than boiling
water, EVEN THOUGH IT DOES NOT
APPEAR TO BUBBLE. To reduce the possibility
of this occurrence:
Always ake sure that liquids are stirred
vigorously before heating to assure that the
liquid is mixed with air. NEVER HEAT LIQUIDS
FOR AN EXCESSIVE LENGTH OF TIME.
6) GLASS TRAY / COOKING UTENSILS / FOIL
•Cooking utensils get hot during microwaving. Heat
is transferred from the HOT food to the container
and the Glass Tray. Use potholders when remov-
ing 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 uten-
sils made of metal in the oven, allow at least 1-
inch (2.5 cm) of space between metal material
and interior oven walls. If arcing occurs (spark-
ing), 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.
7) PAPER TOWELS / CLOTHS
•DO NOT use paper towels or cloths which con-
tain a synthetic fiber woven into them. The syn-
thetic fiber may cause the towel to ignite. Use
paper toweling under supervision.
8) BROWNING DISHES / OVEN COOKING BAGS
•Browning dishes or grills are designed for
microwave cooking only. Always follow instruc-
tions provided by the manufacturer. DO NOT
preheat browning dish more than 6 minutes.
•If an oven cooking bag is used for microwave
cooking, prepare according to package directions.
DO NOT use a wire twist-tie to close bag,
instead use plastic ties, cotton string or a strip cut
from the open end of the bag.
9) THERMOMETERS
•DO NOT use a conventional meat thermometer
in your oven. Arcing may occur. Microwave-safe
thermometers are available for both meat and
candy.
10) BABY FORMULA / FOOD
• DO NOT heat baby formula or food in the
microwave oven. The glass jar or surface of the
food may appear to be only warm while the interi-
or can be so hot as to burn the infant’s mouth and
esophagus.
11) REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS
• When reheating pastry products, check tempera-
tures of any fillings before eating. Some foods
have fillings which heat faster and can be
extremely hot, while the surface remains warm to
the touch (ex. Jelly Donuts).
12) 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.
Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven
Popcorn may be popped in a microwave oven
corn popper. Microwave popcorn which pops in
its own package is also available. Follow pop-
corn manufacturers’ directions and use a brand
suitable for the wattage of your microwave oven.
CAUTION: When using pre-packaged
icrowave popcorn, follow reco ended
package instructions. Check package weight
before using the Popcorn pad (see Popcorn
Pad section). Set the oven for the weight of
the popcorn package.
If these instructions are not followed, the
popcorn ay not pop adequately or ay
ignite and cause a fire. Never leave oven
unattended when popping popcorn. Allow
the popcorn bag to cool before opening,
always open the bag away fro your face
and body to prevent stea burns.
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Cookware and Utensil Guide
ITEM MICROWAVE COMMENTS
Yes for Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of
Aluminum Foil Shielding 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 Dish Yes Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking
only. Check browning dish information for instructions
and heating chart. Do not preheat for more than 6 minutes.
Brown paper bags No May cause a fire in the oven.
Dinnerware Check manufacturers' use and care directions for use in
Labeled Yes microwave heating. Some dinnerware may state on the
“Microwave-Safe” back of the dish, “Oven-Microwave Safe”.
Other Dinnerware ? Use CONTAINER TEST below.
Disposable polyester Yes Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Can be
Paperboard Dishes purchased in grocery stores.
Fast Food Carton No Metal handle may cause arcing.
with Metal Handle
Frozen Dinner Tray Frozen dinners may be heated in foil tray, if tray is less than
Metal Yes 3/4-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 Yes Heat only 1 foil tray in the oven at a time. For containers
more than 3/4-inch (2 cm) deep,remove food and place in a
similar size microwave-safe container.
Glass Jars Yes, Remove lid. Heat food until just warm, not HOT. Most glass
use caution jars are not heat resistant. Do not use for cooking.
Glassware
Heat Resistant Oven Yes Ideal for microwave cooking and browning.
Glassware & Ceramics (See CONTAINER TEST below)
Metal Bakeware No Not recommended for use in microwave ovens.
Metal Twist-Ties No May cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven.
Follow manufacturers' directions. Close bag with the nylon tie
Oven Cooking Bag Yes provided, a strip cut from the end of the bag, or a piece of
cotton string. Do not close with a metal twist-tie. Make six
1/2-in. (1 cm) slits near the closure.
Paper Plates & Cups Yes Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that require
short cooking times such as hot dogs.
Paper Towels & Napkins Yes Use to warm rolls and sandwiches by microwave.
Parchment Paper Yes Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Safe for use in
microwave, microwave/convection and conventional ovens.
Plastic
Microwave-Safe Yes Should be labeled, "Suitable for Microwave Heating." Check
Cookware manufacuters’ directions for recommended uses.
Reheat & Storage Yes, Some microwave-safe plastic dishes are not suitable for
use caution cooking foods with high fat or sugar content. The heat from
hot food may cause the plastic to warp.
Melamine No This material absorbs microwave energy. Dishes get HOT!
Plastic Foam Cups Yes, Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Use
use caution to bring foods to a low serving temperature.
Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and
Plastic Wrap Yes prevent spattering. Should be labeled “Suitable for
Microwave Heating”. Check package directions.
Straw, Wicker, Wood Yes Use only for short term reheating and to bring
food to a low serving temperature.
Thermometers
Microwave-safe, only Yes Use only microwave-safe meat and candy thermometers.
Conventional No Not suitable for use in microwave oven, will cause sparks
and get hot.
Wax paper Yes 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) inute 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 Diagra
Control Panel
Internal Air Vents
Door Safety Lock Syste
External Air Vents
Control Panel
Identification Plate
Glass Tray
Rotating Ring
Heat/Vapor Barrier Fil
(do not remove)
Menu Label
Cover (do not remove)
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Beep Sound:
When a pad is pressed correctly, a beep will be heard.
If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit did not or cannot accept the
instruction. The oven will beep twice between programmed stages. At the end of any
complete program, the oven will beep.
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1. DISPLAY WINDOW.
2. AUTO DEFROST PAD (Page 12)
3. POWER LEVEL PAD (Page 9)
4. AUTO REHEAT PAD (Page 11)
5. AUTO COOK PAD (Page 14)
6. NUMBER PAD
7. TIMER PAD (Page 10)
8. POPCORN PAD (Page 11)
9. QUICK MIN PAD (Page 9)
10. CLOCK PAD (Page 9)
11. SERVING/WEIGHT PAD (Page 14)
12. START PAD.
One tap allows oven to begin functioning. If door is
opened or STOP/RESET pad must be pressed again
to restart oven.
13. STOP/RESET PAD.
Before cooking: One tap clears your instruction.
During cooking: One tap temporarily stops the
cooking process. Another tap cancels all your
instructions and time of day or colon appears on the
Display Window.
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Clock Setting
Child Safety Lock
The oven will operate without setting the
clock.
NOTES:
1. To reset the clock, repeat steps 1-3.
2. The clock will keep 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.
NOTES:
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 during
cooking. To verify the additional cooking time,
check the Display Window.
NOTES:
1. For more than one stage cooking, repeat
steps 1 and 2 for each stage of cooking
before pressing Start Pad.
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 entire 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 P6
(MEDIUM) for dense foods.
6. For defrosting, use P3 (MEDIUM-LOW).
You can use this safety feature to lock the
control panel so that children cannot use the
oven when you do not want them.
1.
2.
3.
• 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.
1. • Hold until “L”
appears from the
display.
Exa ple: To set 11:25 a. . or p. .
To set CHILD SAFETY LOCK:
1. • Hold until “L”
disappears from the
display.
To cancel CHILD SAFETY LOCK:
Quick Min Function
This feature allows you to set and/or add cook-
ing times easily in multiples of one minute.
1.
2.
• Set cooking time
(up to 10 taps/minutes)
To set Standing Ti e:
Power & Ti e Setting
How do I program Power and Time?
1.
2.
3.
• Select Power Level.
(according to the
chart below)
• Set Cooking Time using
number pads.
Press
once
twice
3 times
4 times
5 times
6 times
7 times
8 times
9 times
10 times
Power Level
P10 (HIGH)
P9
P8
P 7 (MEDIUM-HIGH)
P 6 (MEDIUM)
P5
P4
P 3 (MEDIUM-LOW)/DEFROST
P2
P 1 (LOW)
• Press.
➤Cooking will start. The
time on the screen will
count down.
Exa ple: To cook at P6 (MEDIUM) Power
for 1 inute 30 seconds.
• Press Start Pad.
➤Cooking will start on
P10(HIGH) power.

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Ti er Setting Auto ReheatPopcorn Function
Ingenious Use by or
This feature allows you to program a
Standing Time after cooking is completed
and to program the oven as a minute timer
and/or to program a delay start.
NOTES:
1. If oven door is opened during Stand Time or
Kitchen Timer, the time on the screen will
continue to count down.
2. Stand Time and Delay time cannot be pro-
grammed before any Auto Control Function.
This is to prevent the starting temperature of
food from rising before defrosting or cooking
begins. A change in starting temperature
could cause inaccurate results.
NOTES: For best results, follow these recom-
mendations:
1. All foods must be previously cooked.
2. Foods should always be covered loosely with
plastic wrap, wax paper or casserole lid.
3. All foods should have a covered stand time of
3 to 5 minutes.
4. DO NOT reheat bread and pastry products
using Auto Reheat Use manual power and
time instead.
5. DO NOT reheat beverages.
6. Times are based on an approximate serving
size of 4 oz.
7. A plate of food is normally 3-4 servings.
1.
2.
3.
• Press.
• Set desired amount of
time using number pads.
(up to 99 minutes and
99 seconds.)
• Press.
➤Time will count down
without oven operating.
To Use as a Kitchen Ti er:
Exa ple: To count 5 inutes
This feature allows you to reheat 1 to 4 serv-
ings of precooked room temperature and
refrigerator temperature foods without setting
power and time.
When using popcorn pad, maybe the weight is
not the same as offered. By using the number
pads or , the programs can be adjusted
to cook for a heavier or lighter weight.
1 tap= More+
2 taps= More++
Press
1 tap= Less-
2 taps= Less--
1.
2.
• Press until the
desired number of
servings appears in
the Display Window.
Exa ple: To reheat 2 cups of soup
1.
3.
2.
• Set the desired weight
of prepackaged
microwave popcorn.
• Press Start Pad.
➤Cooking time appears in
the display and begins to
count down.
• Press.
➤Cooking time appears in
the Display Window
and begins to count
down.
Exa ple: To heat 1.75 oz. of Popcorn
1.
2.
3.
4.
• Press once.
5 times
• Enter desired amount of
delayed time using
number pads.
(up to 99 minutes and
99 seconds.)
• Enter the desired cooking
program (see page 9 for
directions)
➤
To Set Delay Start:
Exa ple: To start cooking 5 inutes later.
(3 ins. at MEDIUM Power.)
• Press.
➤Delayed time will count
down. Then cooking will
start.
1.
2.
3.
4.
• Press once.
5 times
Press twice
• Enter the desired cooking
program (see page 9 for
directions)
➤
Press
To Set Stand Ti e:
Exa ple: To stand for 5 ins. after cooking
(3 ins. at MEDIUM Power)
• Press.
➤Cooking will start.
After cooking, stand time
will count down without
oven operating.
• Set desired amount of
Stand Time using num-
ber pads. (up to 99 min-
utes and 99 seconds.)
Press
once
twice
3 times
1.75 oz. (50g)
3.0 oz. (85g)
3.5 oz. (99g)
Weight
Press Auto Reheat
pad to indicate
nu ber or servings
once
twice
three times
four times
Average
Serving
Size
4-6 oz.
8 oz.
12 oz.
16 oz.
or
Optional
To control by or pad:

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POULTRY
(dEF2) twice
3 ti es
Poultry
Whole Chicken
Chicken Pieces
Cornish Hens: Whole,
Split
Turkey
Breast (under 6 lbs.)
Turn over. Finish defrosting breast-side
down. Cover warm areas with aluminum
foil.
Separate pieces and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over and arrange.
10-20 min.
Rinse under cold
running water.
5-10 min.
10-20 min.
Rinse under cold
running water.
10-20 min.
Rinse under cold
running water.
STEAKS/
CHOPS
(dEF3)
Beef Steaks
Pork Chops
La p Chops
Fish
Steaks, whole fish
fillets
Shellfish
Crabmeat, Shrimp
Lobster tails
Scallops
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Same as above.
Same as above.
Turn over and rearrange. Cover head
and tail with foil.
Turn over. Separate fillets when partially
thawed if possible.
Rearrange and break apart.
Turn over and rearrange.
Turn over and rearrange.
10-20 min.
10-20 min.
10-20 min.
5 min.
5 min.
Rinse with cold
water to separate.
5 min.
5 min.
5 min.
At Re inder Tone
Turn over. Remove thawed portions and
break apart. Return remainder to oven.
Turn over. Remove thawed portions with
fork.
Turn over.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Same as above.
Turn over.
Turn over.
Turn over.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Same as above.
Standing
Ti e
5 min.
5 min.
5 min.
10-20 min.
10-20 min.
10-20 min.
2 min.
5 min.
5 min.
10-20 min.
10-20 min.
10-20 min.
AUTO DEFROST CHART
Category
GROUND
MEAT
(dEF1)
Touch
keypad
once
Food
to be Defrosted
Beef
Ground beef
Cubes for stew
Hamburger patties
Pot roast
Rib roast, Rump roast,
Chuck roast
Pork
Bacon, Hot dogs
Sausage links
Sausage patties
Ribs, Roast
La b
Ribs
Roasts
Auto Defrost
AUTO DEFROST thaws frozen food with-
out entering a cook time or cook power.
Three defrost categories are preset in your
oven: Ground Meat, Poultry, and
Steaks/Chops. See the Auto Defrost Chart
on the next page.
NOTES:
• For added convenience, AUTO
DEFROST has a built-in reminder tone to
tell you when to check, turn over, sepa-
rate, or rearrange food. The oven will
sound a tone during the defrost cycle. At
the tone, open the door and turn, separate,
or rearrange food. Remove any portion that
have thawed. Return frozen portion to the
oven and touch START to resume the
defrost cycle.
• You can defrost foods that weight 0.1 to
6.0 lbs (0.1 to 4.0 kg).
For best results:
• Remove fish, shellfish, meat, and poultry
from its original closed paper or plastic
package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap
will hold steam and juice close to the
foods, which can cause the outer surface
of the foods to cook.
• Shape ground meat into the form of a
doughnut before freezing. When defrost-
ing, remove thawed meat when the
reminder tone sounds and continue
defrosting.
• Place foods in a shallow container or on a
microwave roasting rack to catch drip-
pings.
• Food should still be somewhat icy in the
center when removed from the oven.
To choose the unit of weight (oz/lb or g/kg).
1. You can choose the unit of weight when
you plug in a oven.
2. If you don’t select a unit when you just
plug
in
a oven, the oven will be selected to
“oz/lb”.
oz/lb
g/kg
Touch the “start” pad
At the end of the defrost time, five short tones
will sound. The oven will stop.
Exa ple: To defrost 1.2 lbs. of ground
beef.
1.
2.
3.
4.
• to enter 1.2 lbs.
• once for Meat.
• Press.
➤To start the oven.
(Time counting down.)

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Food Characteristics Cooking Techniques
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 ex., 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 center of the dish and thick
pieces toward the edge.
Size
Thin pieces cook more quickly than thick pieces.
Starting Te perature
Foods that are room temperature take less time
to cook than if they are chilled or refrigerated or
frozen.
Piercing
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 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;
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.
Auto Cook
Use this function to cook food without enter-
ing a cook time or power. Refer to the Auto
Cook Chart below for more information.
AUTO COOK CHART
Pad
1. Oat eal
2. Beverages
3. Bacon (slice)
4. O elet
5. Soup
6. Frozen
Entrees
7. Frozen
Pizza (single)
8. Hot Dog
9. Potatoes
10. Fresh
Vegetables
11. Frozen
Vegetables
12. Rice
13. Chicken
Pieces
14. Ground Meat
15. Fish Fillets
Serving/Weight
1/2, 1 cup
1, 2 cups
4, 6, 10 slices
2, 4 eggs
1, 2 cups
10, 20 oz.
4, 8 oz.
1, 2, 3, 4 pieces
1, 2, 3, 4 pieces
4, 8, 12, 16 oz.
6, 10, 16 oz.
1/2, 1, 11/2cups
6, 12, 18, 24 oz.
16, 32 oz.
4, 8, 12, 16 oz.
Hints
Put amount of oatmeal in a microwave-safe cup and
add water according to the manufacturers’ directions.
No cover. Stir thoroughly after heating.
Use mug or microwave-safe cup with no cover.
Stir after reheating.
Place slices of bacon on a 3 sheet of paper towel on
microwave-safe dish. Cover with paper towel.
If bacon is not
cooked to your liking, continue to heat by manually adding more time.
< Ingredients for 2 eggs >
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 tablespoons milk
salt and ground black pepper
Melt butter in a 9-inch pie plate, turn the plate to coat
the bottom with butter.
Combine the remaining ingredients and pour into
the pie plate and cover with vented plastic wrap.
Let stand 2 minutes.
With a spatura, loosen the edges of the omelet
from the plate; fold into thirds to serve.
Pour soup into a microwave-safe bowl.
Cover loosely with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Stir after reheating.
Follow manufacturers’ directions for covering.
Follow manufacturers’ directions.
Make slits on hot dogs and place on paper towels.
Pierce skin with a fork and place potatoes on paper
Towel. Do not cover. Stand 5 minutes after cooking.
All pieces should be the same size.
Add small amount of water and cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Add small amount of water and cover with lid or vented
plastic wrap. Stir thoroughly at beep for even cooking.
Add double amount of hot water and cover with plastic wrap.
Place chicken pieces with skin side up and cover with
plastic wrap.
Cover with plastic wrap. Stir thoroughly at beep for even cooking
Place fish fillets in a single layer and cover with plastic wrap.
1.
2.
• Press.
Exa ple: To cook a 10 oz. Frozen Entrée
• Select the desired cate-
gory number using the
number pads.
3.
4.
• Press until the
desired quantity
appears on the
Display Window.
• Press.
➤Cooking time appears in
the Display Window
and begins to count
down.

17
16
Meat
1. No special techniques are required. Meat should
be prepared as with conventional cooking.
Season if desired. Always thoroughly defrost
meat before cooking.
2. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or
microwave-proof plate and place on the turntable.
3. Cook according to the Meat Cooking Chart
(below). Use the longer time for large meats and
the shorter time for smaller meats. For thicker
chops, use the longer time.
4. Turn the meat once halfway through the cooking
time.
5. Let stand for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil after
cooking. The standing time is very important as it
completes the cooking process.
6. Make sure meat, especially pork, is thoroughly
cooked before eating.
Poultry
1. No special techniques are required. Poultry
should be prepared as with conventional cooking.
Season if desired.
2. Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted. Remove
giblets and any metal clamps.
3. Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oil
unless the poultry is self-basting.
4. All poultry should be placed on a microwave
roasting rack or a microwave-proof plate and
placed on the turntable.
5. Cook according to the instructions in the Poultry
Cooking Chart below. Turn over halfway through
the cooking time. Because of its shape, poultry
has a tendency to cook unevenly, especially in
very bony parts.Turning during roasting helps to
cook these areas evenly.
6. Let stand for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil after
cooking before carving. The standing time is very
important, as it completes the cooking process.
7. Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eat-
ing. Whole poultry is completely cooked when the
juices run clear from the inside thigh when it is
pierced with a sharp knife. Poultry pieces should
be pierced with a sharp knife through the thickest
part to ensure that the juices are clear and the
flesh is firm.
WARNING: Do not use alu inu foil during cooking cycle.
BEEF
Standing/Rolled
Rib
– Rare
– Medium
– Well-done
Ground Beef (to
brown for casse-
role)
Hamburgers,
Fresh or defrost-
ed
(4 oz. each)
– 2 patties
– 4 patties
PORK
Loin, Leg
Bacon
– 4 slices
– 6 slices
Microwave
Power
8
8
8
HIGH(100%)
HIGH(100%)
HIGH(100%)
8
HIGH(100%)
HIGH(100%)
Cooking Ti e
Per Pound
7 to 9 minutes
8 to10 minutes
9 to 12 minutes
5 to 7 minutes
1 to 3 minutes
2 to 4 minutes
9 to 14 minutes
2 to 4 minutes
3 to 5 minutes
Meat Cooking Chart
CHICKEN
Whole
Breast
(boned)
Portions
TURKEY
Whole
Microwave
Power
8
8
8
8
Cooking Ti e
Per Pound
6 to 9 minutes
5 to 7 minutes
5 to 7 minutes
6 to 9 minutes
Poultry Cooking Chart
NOTES:
• The times listed above are only a guide.
Allow for difference in individual tastes and
preferences. The times may also vary due to
the shape, cut, and composition of the food.
• If whole poultry is stuffed, the weight of the
stuffed bird should be used when calculating
the cooking time.
NOTE: The times listed above are only a
guide. Allow for difference in individual
tastes and preferences. The times may
also vary due to the shape, cut, and com-
position of the food.
Poultry
COOKING TIPS
Meat
Using Your Microwave Oven
Cooking Techniques Cooking Techniques
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.
Ti ing
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 under-
cooked, 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 helpful,
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 Ti e
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.
Testing 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.
Spacing
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.

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Heating or Reheating Guide
To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, it is important to follow several guidelines.
Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the
food in a circular pattern for best results. Room temperature food will heat faster than
refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwav-
able container. The food will be heated more evenly if covered with a microwavable lid or
plastic wrap and vented. Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the follow-
ing chart as a guide for reheating cooked food.
Ite s Cook ti e Special Instructions
(at HIGH)
Sliced meat Place sliced meat on microwavable plate.
3 slices (1/4-inch thick) 1-2 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
* Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy.
Chicken pieces
1 breast 2-3 minutes Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate. Cover with
1 leg and thigh 2-3 minutes plastic wrap and vent.
Fish fillet Place fish on microwavable plate. Cover
(6-8 oz.) 1-21/2 minutes with plastic wrap and vent.
Lasagna Place lasagna on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic
1 serving (101/2oz.) 4-6 minutes wrap and vent.
Casserole
1 cup 1-3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once
4 cups 4-7 minutes halfway through cooking.
Casserole –
cream or cheese
1 cup 1-3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once
4 cups 2-4 minutes halfway through cooking.
Sloppy Joe or
Barbecued beef Reheat filling and bun separately.
1 sandwich 1 -2 minutes Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once.
(1/2cup meat filling) Heat bun as directed in chart below.
without bun
Mashed potatoes
1 cup 1-3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir
4 cups 5-8 minutes once halfway through cooking.
Baked beans COOK covered in microwavable casse role.
1 cup 1-3 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking.
Ravioli or pasta in sauce
1 cup 2-3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once
4 cups 6-9 minutes halfway through cooking.
Rice
1 cup 1-3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once
4 cups 3-5 minutes halfway through cooking.
Sandwich roll or bun
Wrap in paper towel and place on glass mircrowavable rack
1 roll 15-30 seconds
Vegetables
1 cup 1-2 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once
4 cups 2-4 minutes halfway through cooking.
Soup COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once
1 serving (8 oz.) 1-2 minutes halfway through cooking.
Using Your Microwave Oven
COOKING TIPS (continued)
Fish
1. Arrange fish in a large shallow non-metallic dish or casserole.
2. Cover with pierced microwave plastic wrap or casserole lid.
3. Place the dish on the turntable.
4. Cook according to the instructions in the Fresh Fish Cooking Chart below. Flakes of
butter can be added to the fish if desired.
5. Let stand as directed in the Cooking Chart before serving.
6. After standing time, check to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked. The fish should be
opaque and flake easily.
Fresh Fish Cooking Chart
Fish
Fish Fillets
Whole Mackerel, Cleaned
and Prepared
Whole Trout,
Cleaned and Prepared
Salmon Steaks
Power
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
Cooking Ti e
Per Pound
3 to 5 minutes
3 to 5 minutes
4 to 6 minutes
3 to 6 minutes
Standing
Ti e
2 to 3 minutes
3 to 4 minutes
3 to 4 minutes
3 to 4 minutes
Method
Add 15 to 30 ml
(1 to 2 tbsp.) lemon juice
–
–
Add 15 to 30 ml
(1 to 2 tbsp.) lemon juice