Panasonic NN-S766 User manual

Panasonic
Operating Instructions
Microwave Oven
Model NN-S766 / NN-E766
NN-S666 / NN-E666
NN-S656 / NN-S566 / NN-E566
Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.
Antes de operar este producto, lea este instructive en su totalidad.
El manual de instrucciones en espanol puede ser encontrada en la paginas 15-25.
(Spanish Operating Instructions can be found on pages 15-25.

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.
(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.
Technical Specifications
! NN-S766/NN-E766
NN-S666/NN-E666 ! NN-S656 NN-S566/NN-E566
Power Consumption:
Output:*
Outside Dimensions
(HxWxD):
Oven Cavity Dimensions
(HxWxD):
Operating Frequency:
Uncrated Weight (Approx.):
14.5 Amps, 1,660 W
1000 W
14"x23K6”x16X 6 ”
(356 x595 x415mm)
10*6" x 16X6" x15Jf
(259 x415 x385mm)
2,450MHz
40 lbs. (18.0 kg)
14.5 Amps, 1,660 W
1000W
12”x21%” x16%"
(306 x 555 x 425mm)
8%" x 14X" x 15X6"
(220 x 375 x 395mm)
2,450MHz
38 lbs. (17 kg)
1
! 13.5 Amps, 1,550 W
950 W
12” x21JT x16r
(306 x 555 x 425mm)
8rx14rx15X 6 "
(220 x 375 x 395mm)
2,450MHz
38 lbs. (17 kg)
13.5 A, 1,550 W
1000W
12"x20" x 14X«"
(306 x510 x360mm)
9" x 13%” x 13X6"
(229 x353 x338mm)
2,450MHz
34 lbs. (15.3 kg)
*JEC 705-88 Test procedure
Specifications subject to change without notice.
The serial number of this product may be
found on the right side of the oven door Model No. -
opening. You should note the model number
and the serial number of this oven in the space Serial No._
provided and retain this book as a permanent
record of your purchase for future reference. Date of Purchase
©Copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 1996.

CONTENTS
Before Operating
Precautions .Inside Front Cover
Safety Instructions.2
Installation Instructions .3
Grounding Instructions.3
Practical Hints .4
Cookware and Utensil Guide.5
Feature Diagram .6
Control Panel.6
Operation & Hints
Function Pad .7
To Set Clock.8
To Use Popcorn Pad .8
To Reheat using Power and Time Setting .8
Auto Reheat Pad .9
To Defrost using Power and Time Setting .8
Auto Defrost Pad .9
To Cook using Power and Time Setting .8
Auto Cook.10
To Set Timer (Stand Time/Delay Start) .11
Quick Guide to Operation . B ack Cover
Maintenance
Before Requesting Service .12
Care of Your Microwave Oven.12
Technical Specifications .Inside Front Cover
Manual de instrucciones (Spanish Operating Instructions)
Precaucidnes.15
Instrucciones de Seguridad .15
Instrucciones para Conexidn a Tlerra .16
Instrucciones de Instalacldn.17
Sugerencias Utiles.18
Panel de Controles.19
Diagrams de Caracteristicas .19
Procedimientos de Operacion .20-24
Cuidados de Su Horno de Microondas .25
Antes de Acudir a Servicio .25
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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 following:
WARNING —To reduce the risk of burns, electric (d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes,
shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils,
excessive microwave energy: or food in the cavity when not in use.
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY,” found on
back of the front cover.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 3.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the installation instructions found on page 3.
5. Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.
6. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
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 corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of
oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food.
It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
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 property, 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 table or counter.
14. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
15. Some products such as whole eggs 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 combustible 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 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.
General Use
1 . D O 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 person.
2. D O NOT operate the oven empty. The microwave
energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven
if food or water is not present to absorb energy.
This could damage the oven and result in the
danger of a fire.
3. DO NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or any
other non-food products. Do NOT clean this oven
with any product that is labeled as containing
corrosive chemicals. The heating of corrosive
chemicals in this oven can cause radiation leaks.
4. DO NOT dry clothes, newspapers or other
materials in oven. They may catch fire.
5. 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/or fires when used.
6. DO NOT use newspapers or paper bags for
cooking. Fire can result.
7. DO NOT hit or strike control panel. Damage to
controls may occur. Fire can result.
8. 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.
Glass Tray can be very HOT after removing
cooking container from oven.
9. 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.
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INSTALLATION & GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Examine Your Oven
Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine
the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door
latches or cracks in the door. Notify dealer immediately 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 (8 cm) of space on both sides of
the oven and 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space on top of oven,
a. DO NOT block air vents.
If they are blocked during operation, the oven
may overheat. If the oven overheats, a thermal
safety device will turn the oven off. The oven will
remain inoperable until it has cooled.
b. DO NOT place oven near a hot damp surface
such as a gas or electric range.
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, 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 —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 electrical rating of the appliance.
Power Supply
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce
the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available
and may be used if care is 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 countertop or tabletop where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.
Wiring Requirements
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 circuit fuse
may blow, or 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 (120V). Using a
higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a
fire or other accident 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
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
encountered, it is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the
consumer to have
it replaced with a
properly grounded
three-prong outlet.
4.A TEMPORARY CONNECTION with a two-prong
adapter may be made where LOCAL CODES
PERMIT it. Unless the cover screw is grounded
through the house wiring, attaching the adapter
grounding plate to the cover screw will not ground
the oven. If there is any doubt that the
cover screw is
grounded, have
it checked by an ®d — ■
electrician.
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 following measures:
a. Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven.
(See Care of Your Microwave Oven found on
page 12.)
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.
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Practical Hints
Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven
1) HOME CANNING / DRYING FOODS /
SMALL QUANTITIES OF FOODS
• Do not use your oven for home canning or the
heating of any closed jar. Pressure will build up
and the jar may explode. Your oven cannot
maintain the food at the proper canning
temperature. Improperly canned food may spoil
and be dangerous to consume.
• Small quantities of food or foods with low moisture
content can dry out, burn or catch on fire.
• Do not dry meats, herbs, fruits or vegetables in
your oven.
IMPORTANT
Proper cooking depends on time set and weight
of food. If you use a smaller portion than
recommended and cook at the time for the
recommended portion, fire can result.
If a fire occurs, turn oven off and leave oven
door closed. Disconnect the power cord or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
2) POPCORN
Popcorn must be popped in a microwave oven
corn popper. Microwave popcorn which pops in
its own package is also available. Follow popcorn
manufacturers’ directions and use a brand suitable
for the wattage of your microwave oven. Never
leave oven unattended when popping popcorn.
CAUTION:
When using pre-packaged microwave popcorn,
follow recommended package instructions.
Check package weight before using the
popcorn pad. Set the oven for the weight of the
popcorn package, (see page 8)
If these instructions are not followed, the
popcorn may not pop adequately or may ignite
and cause a fire. _
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 bums.
Microwave utensils may not be able to withstand the
temperature of the hot oil, and could shatter.
4) EGGS
• Do not heat eggs in their shell in a microwave oven.
Pressure will build up and the eggs will explode.
5) FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS
• Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, 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.
Overcooking causes dehydration and may cause a
fire. Use recommended weights or fire may occur.
6) LIQUIDS
• Heated liquids can erupt if not mixed with air. Do not
heat liquids in your microwave oven without first stirring.
7) GLASS TRAY / COOKING UTENSILS / FOIL
• Cooking utensils get hot during Microwaving. 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. If 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.
8) PAPER TOWELS / CLOTHS
• Do not use paper towels or cloths which contain
a synthetic fiber woven into them. The synthetic
fiber may cause the towel to ignite.
• Do not use paper bags or recycled paper
products in the microwave oven.
9) BROWNING DISHES / OVEN COOKING BAGS
• Browning dishes or grills are designed for
microwave cooking only. Always follow
instructions provided by the manufacturer. Do not
preheat browning dish more than 8 minutes.
• If an oven cooking bag is used for Microwave
cooking, prepare according to package directions.
Do not use a wire twist-tie to dose bag.
10) THERMOMETERS
• Do not use a conventional meat thermometer in
your oven. Arcing may occur.
11) 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 burn
the infant’s mouth and esophagus.
12) REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS
• When reheating pastry products, check
temperatures 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).
13) GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES /
OVEN DOOR
• Do not use the oven for any reason other than
the preparation of food.
• Do not leave oven unattended while in use.
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Cookware and Utensil Guide
ITEM
MICROWAVE
COMMENTS
Aluminum Foil
Yes Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of meat or
for
poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close
Shielding 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 S minutes.
Brown paper bags
No
May cause a fire in the oven.
Dinnerware
Check manufacturers' use and care directions for suitability for
Microwave-Safe, only
Yes
microwave heating. Some dinnerware may state on the back of the
dish, "Oven-Microwave Proof."
Disposable polyester
Yes
Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Can be
Paperboard Dishes
purchased in grocery stores.
Fast Food Carton
No
May cause arcing.
with Metal Handle
Frozen Dinner Tray
Frozen dinners may be heated in foil tray, if tray is less than tt-inch
Metal
Yes
(2 cm) high. Place foil tray in center of oven. Leave at least 1-inch
(2.5 cm) space between foil tray and oven walls. Heat only 1 foil
Microwave-safe Yes tray in the oven at time. For containers more than %-inch deep,
remove food and place in a similar size microwave-safe container.
Glass Jars Yes
Remove lid. Heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat
resistant.
Glassware
Heat Resistant Oven
Yes Ideal for microwave cooking and browning.
Glassware and
Ceramic, only
Metal Twist Ties
No
They may cause arcing when could cause a fire in the oven.
Oven Cooking Bag
Follow manufacturers' directions. Close bag with the nylon tie
Yes
provided, a strip cut from the end of the bag, or a piece of cotton
string. Do not close with metal twist tie. Make six ',4-inch slits by
closure.
Paper Plates & Cups
Yes
Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that require short
cooking times such as frankfurters.
Paper Towels & Napkins
Yes
Use to warm rolls and sandwiches by microwave.
Plastic
Should be labeled, "Suitable for microwave heating." Check
Microwave-Safe, only
Yes manufacturers' directions for recommended uses. Some
Cookware and
microwave-safe plastic dishes are not suitable for cooking foods with
Storage Dishes
high fat content.
Plastic Foam Cups
Yes
Use to bring foods to a low serving temperature. Plastic foam will melt
if foods reach a high temperature.
Plastic Wrap Yes
Use to cover food during oooking to retain moisture.
Straw, Wicker, Wood
Yes Use only for short term reheating.
Thermometers
Yes Use only microwave-safe meat and candy thermometers.
Microwave-safe, only No
Not suitable for use in microwave oven.
Conventional
Wax paper
Yes Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain
moisture.
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 minute at HIGH. If the container
is microwave oven-safe, it 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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NN-S656 NN-S766,S666,S566 NN-E766,E666,E566
(1) Menu Action Screen-Display
(2) Popcorn Pad
(3) Potato Pad
(4) Auto Reheat Pad
(5) Auto Cook Pads
(6) Serving/Weight Pad
(13) Start Pad:
One taps allows oven to begin functioning. If
door is opened or Stop/Reset Pad is pressed
once during oven operation, Start Pad must be
pressed again to restart oven.
(7) Auto Defrost Pad
(8) Quick Min Pad
(9) Power Level Pad
(10) Number Pads
(11) Timer Clock Pad
(12) Function Pad
(14) 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 appears on the
display screen.
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This unique feature of your PANASONIC microwave oven allows you to establish the initial non-cooking
features of your oven such as CHILD LOCK, WORD SPEED, LANGUAGE CHOICE (ENGLIGH, SPANISH OR
FRENCH), plus many more. See below.
LANGUAGE CHOICE
The oven has English, French and Spanish display. The display appears in English when
you plug-in.
1 ENGLISH Display appears in English.
2 FRANCAIS Display appears in French.
3 ESPANOL Display appears in Spanish.
Lb/KG CHOICE
The oven has both imperial and metric weight measurements. The oven displays the weight
in imperial when you plug it in.
1 Lb Weight can be set in Ib/oz.
2 KG Weight can be set in g/kg.
WORD SPEED
The speed of word scrolling in the display window can be quickened or slowed down.
1 QUICK Words scroll quickly.
2 MEDIUM Scrolling speed reverts to initial setting.
3 SLOW Words scroll slowly.
MENU ACTION ON/OFF
MENU ACTION SCREEN helps you to program your oven by prompting the next step to be
taken. When you become familiar with your oven, the prompting can be turned off.
1 ON -* ■ Prompting Guide will reappear.
2 OFF -» Prompting Guide will not appear.
CHILD LOCK ON/OFF
The oven has Child Safety Lock feature which prevents use by children.
ION -» Child Lock has been set and operation will not be accepted.
2 OFF -» Child Lock has been cancelled.
BEEP ON/OFF
If you wish to have the oven operate with no beep, it can be eliminated.
1 ON Beep sound will reactivate.
2 OFF -» Beep sound will not be heard.
REMINDER BEEP ON/OFF
A reminder beep works to remind you to remove the food from the oven after the
completion of cooking. It will occur every few seconds.
1 ON Reminder beep will work.
2 OFF Reminder beep will not work.
DAYLIGHT SAVING ON/OFF
1 ON Time of day will advance one hour.
2 OFF -4 Time of day revert to original setting.
CLOCK ON/OFF
Clock display can be turned off..
1 ON -» Clock display will appear in the display window.
2 OFF -» Clock display will not appear in the display window.
Time of day will not be lost while the display is off.
DEMO MODE ON/OFF
Demo mode is designed for retail store display. In this mode, the oven can be demonstrated
with no power in the oven.
1 ON The oven will be in demo mode.
2 OFF The oven will be out of demo mode.

Clock Setting
Power & Time Setting
You can use the oven without setting the clock.
Example: To set 11:25
1.
Clock
>-
• Press.
>-Colon will blink.
2 .
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l J
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1
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' 'i
2
s_/
'-
5
• Enter time of day.
>»Time appears on the
screen; colon is blinking.
3 .
f
Clock
• Press.
>Colon stops blinking; time
of day is entered and
locked onto the screen.
NOTES:
1 .To reset time of day, repeat step 1 through step 3.
2. The clock will keep the time of day as long as
oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied.
3. If the area you live in adjusts their clock either
forward or backward during the year, see the
feature on FUNCTION PAD #8 for easy adjustment.
How do I program Power and Time?
Example: To cook at MEDIUM Power for
1 minute 30 seconds
1. "
L
Power
Level
4 times
\
• Select Power Level
(according to the chart
below).
2 .
;•)
i»)
1 ° )
• Set Cooking Time (up to 99
minutes and 99 seconds
for a single stage).
3."“
L
1
Start
J
• Press.
XJooking will start.
The time on the screen
will begin to count down.
Press Power Level
% Power
once
HIGH
100%
twice DEFROST 30%
3 times
MEDIUM-HIGH 70%
4 times MEDIUM 55%
5 times
MEDIUM-LOW
30%
6 times LOW 10%
NOTES:
1 .For 2 or 3 stage cooking, repeat steps 1 and 2
above before pressing Start Pad.
2.When selecting HIGH Power on the first stage,
you can start from step 2.
Popcorn Function
Example: To heat 3.5 oz. of Popcorn
1 .
Popcorn
• Set the desired weight of
prepackaged microwave
popcorn.
Press once
Press Weight
once
twice
3 times
3.5 oz. (100 g)
3.0 oz. (90 g)
1.75 oz. (50 g)
• Press.
>Cooking time appears 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 manufacturers'
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 bag.
6. NEVER leave oven unattended when popping
popcorn.
CAUTION: If prepackaged popcorn is of a different
weight than than the recommended weight, do not
use the popcorn setting, or inadequate popping or a
fire may occur. Follow the manufacturers'
instructions.
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