Panasonic NN-SC67NS User manual
Owner’s Manual
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Microwave Oven
Household Use Only
Model No. NN-SC67NS
Printed in China
Panasonic Corporation of North America Co., 2023
CONTENTS
Safety Information
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 1-2
RADIO INTERFERENCE
............................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Food Preparetion ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-6
Cookware Guide ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Location of controls.................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Operation
Using the Microwave for the First Time ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Setting the Clock......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Setting the Child Safety Lock ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Cooking.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Setting a Delayed Start............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Setting a Standing Time......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Quick
30 .....................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Popcorn........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Tur
b
o Defrost .............................................................................................................................................................................................12
Defrosting Tips & Techniques.............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Sensor Reheat ........................................................................................................................................................................................13
Sensor Cook ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Sensor Cook Chart ................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Food Characteristics................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Maintenance
Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven..................................................................................................................................18
Shop Accessories ......................................................................................................................................................................................18
Before Requesting Service ....................................................................................................................................................................19
Limited Warranty (Only for U.S.A.)......................................................................................................................................................20
General Information
User’s Record ...............................................................................................................................................................................................22
21
Grounding Instructions ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3-4
Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Setting the Timer...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Keep Warm .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Beverage ....................................................................................................................................................................................................16
1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”, “WARNING” or “CAUTION”. These
words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
You can be exposed to a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen
if the instructions are not followed.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) DO NOT
(b) DO NOT
(c) DO NOT
(1)
(2)
(3)
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven
To reduce therisk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
WARNING
1.
2. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
3. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
(a) DO NOT
(b)
(c) DO NOT
(d)
(a) DO NOT
DO NOTDO NOT
DO NOTDO NOT
DO NOT
Do not
DO NOT
DO NOT
DO NOT
2
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
(NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE)
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
(a) DO NOT
DO NOT
9.
10.
(a) DO NOT
(b)
(c)
(d) DO NOTDO NOT
11.
12. DO NOTDO NOT
13. DO NOT
14. Do not
15. DO NOT
16. DO NOT
17. DO NOT
UTENSILS
Personal Injury Hazard:
Utensil Test:
CAUTION2.
3.
use it
DO NOT
CAUTION
3
RADIO INTERFERENCE
1.
2.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
This device complies with
part 18 of the FCC Rules.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Grounding Instructions
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED.
WARNING
DANGER
Electric Shock Hazard:
Electric Shock Hazard:
1.
WARNING
2. Long cord sets or extension cords are
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used:
(a) The marked electrical ra�ng of the cord set or extension
cord should be at least as great as the electrical ra�ng of
the appliance.
(b) The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
(c) 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 uninten�onally.
not recommended.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed
and grounded.
•Plug into properly installed and grounded three-prong
outlet.
•DO NOT remove ground prong.
•DO NOT use an adapter.
Wiring Requirements
appliance should share the circuit with the microwave oven.
If it does, the branch circuit fuse may blow or the circuit breaker
may trip.
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.
this microwave oven (120 V, 60 Hz).
Using a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or 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.
TV / RADIO/WIRELESS EQUIPMENT INTERFERENCE
Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven. (See Care and
Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven)
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for Microwave Oven , pursuant to Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
This
product can radiate radio frequency energy, which could cause
interference to such products as radio, TV, baby monitor,
cordless phone, Bluetooth, wireless router, etc., which can be
confirmed by turning this product off and on. If present, the
user is encouraged to try to correct by taking one or more of the
following countermeasures:
(1) Increase the spacing distance between the microwave oven
and other product receiving the interference.
(2) If possible, use a properly installed receiver antenna and/or
reorient the receiving antenna of the other product receiving
the interference.
(3) Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet from the other
product receiving the interference.
(4)
2. The oven must be plugged into at least a 20 A, 120 V, 60
1. The oven must be operated on a DEDICATED CIRCUIT. No other
3. The VOLTAGE used must be the same as specified on
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.
3-Pronged Plug
Ground Plug
3-Prong Receptacle
4
5
IMPORTANT
1) HOME CANNING / STERILIZING / DRYING FOODS / SMALL
QUANTITIES OF FOODS
•DO NOT
•DO NOT
•DO NOT
2) POPCORN
Popcorn may be popped in a microwave oven corn popper.
Microwave popcorn that pops in its own package is also available.
Follow popcorn manufacturers’ direcons and use a brand suitable
for the cooking power of your microwave oven.
CAUTION: When using pre-packaged microwave popcorn, you
can follow recommended package instrucons or use the Popcorn
buon (refer to page 10). Otherwise, the popcorn may not pop
adequately or may ignite and cause a fire. Never leave the oven
unaended when popping popcorn. Allow the popcorn bag to cool
before opening, and always open the bag facing away from your
face and body to prevent steam burns.
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
Installation
1.
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.
1.
The oven must be placed
on a flat, stable surface.
For proper ventilation,
a minimum clearance of
3.0 inches (7.5cm) is
required between the
oven and any adjacent
walls and right side must
be open. Leave a
minimum clearance of 12 inches (30cm) above the oven.
(a)
DO NOT
block air vents. If they are blocked during
operation, the oven may overheat and be damaged.
(b)
DO NOT
place oven near ahot, damp surface such as a gas
or electric range, sink, or dishwasher.
(c)
DO NOT
operate oven when room humidity is excessive.
2.
This oven is manufactured for household use only. It is not
approved or tested for mobile vehicle, marine, or commercial
use.
Installation
3) DEEP FAT FRYING
• DO NOT deep fat fry in your microwave oven. Cooking oils
may burst into flames and may cause damage to the oven and
may result in burns. Microwave utensils may not withstand the
temperature of the hot oil, and can shatter or melt.
4) FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS
• DO NOT COOK / REHEAT WHOLE EGGS, WITH OR WITHOUT
THE SHELL.
Steam buildup in whole
eggs may cause them
to explode, and possibly
damage the oven or
cause injury. Reheating
SLICED hard-boiled eggs
and cooking SCRAMBLED eggs is safe.
• Potatoes, apples, whole squash
and sausages are examples of
foods with nonporous skins. These
types of foods must be pierced
before microwave cooking to
prevent them from exploding.
CAUTION: Cooking dry or old
potatoes can cause fire.
5) GLASS TRAY / COOKING CONTAINERS / FOIL
• Cooking containers get hot during microwaving. Heat is
transferred from the HOT food to the container and the Glass
Tray. Use pot holders when removing containers from the oven
or when removing lids or plastic wrap covers from cooking
containers, 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 in the oven, allow at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) of
space between foil and interior oven walls or door.
• Dishes with metallic trim should not be used, as arcing
may occur.
6) PAPER TOWELS / CLOTHS
• DO NOT use paper towels or cloths that contain a synthetic fiber
woven into them. The synthetic fiber may cause the towel to
ignite. Use paper toweling under supervision.
7) BROWNING DISHES / OVEN COOKING BAGS
DO NOT preheat browning dish more than six 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.
8) THERMOMETERS
• DO NOT use a conventional
meat thermometer in
your oven. Arcing may
occur. Microwave safe
thermometers are available
for both meat and candy.
9) BABY FORMULA / BABY FOOD
• DO NOT heat baby formula or baby
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
esophagus.
10) 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 (for example, jelly donuts).
11) GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES
• DO NOT use the oven for any purpose other than the
preparation of food.
Food Preparation (continued)
•Only use browning dishes that are designed
for microwave cooking. Check browning dish
information for instructions/heating chart.
6
Aluminum Foil
It is not recommended
to use. Arcing can occur
if foil is too close to oven
wall or door and cause
damage to your oven.
Browning Dish
Yes. Only use browning dishes that are designed
for microwave cooking. Check browning dish
information for instructions/heating chart. Do
not preheat for more than six minutes.
Brown Paper Bags
No. They may cause a fire in
the oven.
Microwave Safe
Yes. If labeled Microwave Safe, check
manufacturers’ directions for use in
microwave heating.
Some dinnerware
may state on the back
of the dish, “Oven-
Microwave Safe”.
Dinnerware
If unlabeled, use CONTAINER TEST below.
Disposable Polyester Paperboard Dishes
Yes. Some frozen foods
are packaged in these
dishes. Also can be
purchased in some
grocery stores.
Fast Food Cartons with
Metal Handle
No. Metal handle may cause
arcing.
Frozen Dinner Trays
If made for the microwave,
then yes. If it contains metal,
then no.
Glass Jars
No. Most glass jars are not
heat resistant.
Heat Resistant Oven
Glassware/Ceramic
Yes, but only ones for
microwave cooking
and browning.
(See CONTAINER
TEST below.)
Metal Bakeware
No. Metal can cause
arcing and damage to
your oven.
Metal Twist-Ties
No. May cause arcing
which could cause a fire in
the oven.
Oven Cooking Bag
Yes. Follow manufacturers’ directions. Close bag
with the nylon tie 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 1⁄2-inch
slits near the closure.
Paper Plates/Cups
Yes. Use to warm cooked
foods, and to cook foods that
require short cooking time,
such as hot dogs. Do not
microwave paper cups; they
may overheat and ignite.
Towels & Napkins
Yes, only paper napkins/towels. Use
to warm rolls and sandwiches, only
if labeled safe for microwave use.
Do NOT use recycled paper towels.
Parchment Paper
Yes. Use as a cover to prevent splattering.
Plastic Cookware
Yes, with caution.
Should be labeled,
“Suitable for
Microwave Heating.”
Check Microwave Safe manufacturers’ directions
for recommended uses. Some microwave safe
plastic containers are not suitable for cooking
foods with high fat or sugar content. The heat
from hot food may cause warping.
Plastic, Melamine
No. This material absorbs microwave energy.
Dishes get HOT!
Plastic Foam Cups
Yes, with caution. Plastic foam
will melt if foods reach a high
temperature. Use short term
only to reheat foods to a low
serving temperature. Do not
microwave paper cups; they
may overheat and ignite.
Plastic Wrap
Yes. Use to cover
food during cooking
to retain moisture
and prevent
splattering.
Should be labeled “Suitable for Microwave
Heating”. Check package directions.
Straw, Wicker, Wood
Yes, short term only.
Use only for short term
reheating and to bring
food to a low serving
temperature. Wood may dry out, split or crack.
Thermometers
Only microwave safe
thermometers can be
used, NOT conventional
thermometers.
Wax Paper
Yes. Use as a cover to
prevent splattering
and to retain moisture.
Cookware Guide
CONTAINER TEST
TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a microwave safe cup with cool water and place it in
the microwave oven along side the empty container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at PL10 (HIGH). If the container is
microwave oven safe (transparent to microwave energy), the empty 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.
This section answers the question, “Can I use in the Microwave?”
7
Location of Controls
1 External Air Vent
2 Internal Air Vent
3 Door Safety Lock System
4 Exhaust Air Vent
5 Control Panel
6 Identification Plate
7 Glass Tray
8 Roller Ring
9 Heat/Vapor Barrier Film
(do not remove)
10 Waveguide Cover
(do not remove)
11 Door Release Button
12 Warning label
13 Menu label
14 Power Supply Cord
15 Power Supply Plug
16 Display Window
17 Popcorn Pad (See page 11)
18 Sensor Reheat Pad
(See page 13)
19 Sensor Cook Pad (See page 13)
21
20 Power level Pad (See page 10)
22
26 Number Pads
27 Timer/Clock Pad
(See page 9)
29 Stop/Reset Pad
Before cooking: One tap clears
all your instructions. During
cooking: one tap temporarily
stops the cooking process.
Another tap cancels all your
instructions, and time of day
or colon appears in the display
window.
After cooking program setting,
one tap 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.
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.
When operating, the oven will beep
twice between programmed stages.
At the end of any complete program,
the oven will beep 5 times.
NOTE:
If no operation after cooking
program setting, 6 minutes later, the
oven will automatically cancel the
cooking program. The display will
return to clock or colon display.
23 Quick 30 Pad
24 More Pad
25 Less Pad
28 Keep Warm Pad (See page 16)
30 Start Pad
(See page 11)
(See page 11)
(See page 11)
Turbo Defrost Pad
(See page 12)
Beverage Pad (See page 16)
16
20
18
22
23
24
25
30
Auto More Less
Defrost
8
21
19
17
27
29
28
26
Operation
Using the Microwave
for the First Time
Plug into a properly grounded
electrical outlet. The oven
automatically defaults to the
imperial measure system
(oz/lb).
1
2
3
Setting the Clock Setting the Child
Safety Lock
When the time of day appears
in the display, press Start three
times;
Press Stop/Reset three times;
the display will return to the
time of the day and Child Lock
will be cancelled.
NOTES:
1. This feature prevents the
electronic operation of
the oven until cancelled. It
does not lock the door.
2. To set or cancel child safety
lock, Start or Stop/Reset
pad must be pressed 3
times within 10 seconds.
3. You can set Child Lock
feature when the display
shows a colon or time of
day.
2
Press Clock/
finish setting and the colon (:)
will stop blinking.
NOTES:
1. To reset the clock, repeat
steps.
2. The clock will retain the
time of day as long as the
oven is plugged in and
electricity is supplied.
3. The clock is a 12-hour
display.
4. Oven will not operate while
colon (:) is flashing.
2
With the oven NOT cooking,
press Clock/ ;
the colon will blink. Enter time
of day using the Number pads.
11
Display Window
Set once
Set to
Press
Start
system.
once to enter the
weight
Press
to cycle
between
the
weight
system,
Metric
( / )
or
Imperial
(oz/lb).
gkg
Cooking Timer
Press Start once again to
access to the sound switch
system.
(If you press start twice after
plug-in, you can skip the
weight system and access
the sound switch system.)
The screen will display bEEP.
Press to cycle
the sound switch
On or Beep
between
system. Beep
4
The default mode is Beep On.
The screen will display On
.
Cooking Timer
Press
Cooking Timer
5
once
The mode change to Beep .
The screen will display
Press
On or
to cycle
the sound system,
between
Press
confirm;
a colon (:) will appear
in
the
display window.
NOTES:
1. These choices can be
selected only when you
plug-in the oven.
2. After beep setting, it will
revert back to the metric
weight measurement setting
if start pad is pressed again.
3. Press pad to exit.
6
Cooking Timer
to
Stop/Reset
Stop/Reset
OFF
.
OFF
.
OFF
.
OFF
9
Operation (continued)
Setting a Delayed
Start
Enter the desired delay time
(up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds)
using the Number pads.
1
Press Start; the delay time will
count down, then cooking will
begin. At the end of cooking,
five beeps will sound.
NOTES:
1. When each stage finishes,
the oven will beep twice. At
the end of the program, the
oven will beep five times.
2. If the oven door is opened
during Stand Time, Kitchen
Timer or Delay Time, the
time on the display will
continue to count down.
3. Stand Time and Delay start
cannot be programmed
before any automatic
function. This is to prevent
the starting temperature of
food from rising.
5
Press Start; the cooking will
start and the time will count
down in the display. At the
end of cooking, five beeps will
sound.
NOTES:
1. For reheating, use PL10 (HIGH)
for liquids, PL7 (MED-HIGH) for
most foods, and PL6 (MEDIUM)
for dense foods.
2. For defrosting, use PL3
(MED-LOW).
DO NOT OVERCOOK:This
oven requires less time to cook
than older units. Overcooking
will cause food to dry out and
may cause a fire. A microwave
oven’s cooking power tells
you the amount of microwave
power available for cooking.
Stage Cooking:
For more than one stage of
cooking, repeat steps 1 and
2 for each stage of cooking
before pressing Start. The
maximum number of stages
for cooking is three. When
operating, two beeps will
sound between each stage.
Five beeps will sound at the
end of the entire sequence.
Press Power Level until the
desired power level appears
in the display. PL10 is the
highest and PL1 is the lowest.
3
Set Cooking Time using the
Number pads (see previous
page for maximum times).
4
3
The start time can be delayed
to start cooking at a later time.
To do this, first press
Timer/Clock.
2
Note: After running the oven
at PL10 power continuously
for 30 min, if the cook
process is not complete, the
oven will automatically adjust
to PL8 power to protect the
microwave and complete the
cook cycle.
If you want to cook again at
PL10 power, you will need to
wait 15 min before restarting.
Cooking
Set Cooking Time using the
Number pads. For all power
levels, the max. working time is
99 mitues,99 seconds.
2
If cooking at high power (10),
skip to step 2. Press Power Level
until the desired power level
appears in the display. PL10 is the
highest and PL1 is the lowest.
Press Power Level
once
twice
3 times
4 times
5 times
6 times
7 times
8 times
9 times
10 times
PL10 (HIGH)
PL9
PL8
PL7 (MED-HIGH)
PL6 (MEDIUM)
PL5
PL4
PL3 (MED-LOW)/
DEFROST
PL2
PL1 (LOW)
11
10
Operation (continued)
Quick 30
(Set or add cooking time in
Press Quick until the
desired cooking time (up to
display. Power Level is pre-set
at PL10.
2
2
Popcorn
(Example: To pop 3.5 oz (100 g). of popcorn)
Press Popcorn until the desired
size appears in the display.
If desired, press
More once to add 10 seconds
or twice to add 20 seconds.
Press Less once
to subtract 10 seconds or twice
to subtract 20 seconds.
2
1
1
Press Start; the cooking will
start and the time will count
down in the display. At the
end of cooking, five beeps will
sound.
NOTES:
1. If desired, you can use
other power levels. Select
desired power level before
pressing Quick .
2. After setting the time by
Quick 30 pad, you cannot
use the Number Pads.
3. Quick 30 pad can also
be used to add more time
during manual cooking.
Press Start; the cooking will
start and the time will count
down in the display. At the
end of cooking, five beeps will
sound.
3
NOTES:
1. Pop one bag at a time.
2. Place bag in oven according
to manufacturers’ directions.
3. Start with popcorn at room
temperature.
4. Allow popped corn to
sit unopened for a few
minutes.
5. Open bag carefully to
prevent burns, because
steam will escape.
6. Do not reheat unpopped
kernels or reuse bag.
7. If popcorn is of a different
weight than listed, follow
instructions on popcorn
package.
8. Never leave the oven
unattended.
9. If popping slows to 2 to
3 seconds between pops,
stop oven. Overcooking
can burn popcorn or
cause fire.
10. When popping multiple
bags one right after the
other, the cooking time
may vary slightly. This does
not affect the popcorn
results.
30 seconds increments)
30
5 minutes) appears in the
30
11
Set desired amount of stand
time using Number pads (up
to 99 minutes, 99 seconds).
Setting a Standing
Time
1
Some recipes call for a standing
time after cooking. To do this,
repeat steps 1 and 2 in the
Cooking section on previous
page. Then press Timer/Clock.
2
Press Start. The timer will start
and then beep twice at the end
of cooking time (the beginning
of standing time). Five beeps
will sound when standing time
is done.
3
Once for 3.5 oz (100g), twice for
3.0 oz (85 g), or three times for
1.75 oz (50 g).
Operation (continued)
Defrost
Press Start. Defrosting will
start. Larger weight foods will
cause a signal midway through
defrosting. If two beeps sound,
turn over and/or rearrange
foods.
NOTE:
The maximum weight for
(2.7 kg).
“ ” will appear briefly in
the display, then a dash will
appear next to the weight
units. Enter weight of the food
using the Number pads.
2
2
3
Defrosting Tips & Techniques
1
This feature allows you to
defrost foods such as meat,
poultry and seafood, simply
by entering the weight. Press
.
Conversion
Follow the chart to convert
ounces or hundredths of a
pound into tenths of a pound.
To use Turbo Defrost,
enter the weight of the food
in pounds (1.0) and tenths of a
pound (0.1). If a piece of meat
weighs 1.95 lbs or 1 lb 14 oz,
enter 1.9 lbs.
Ounces Hundredths
of a Pound
Tenths of
a Pound
0
1 - 2
3 - 4
5
6 - 7
8
9 - 10
11 - 12
13
14 - 15
.01 - .05
.06 - .15
.16 - .25
.26 - .35
.36 - .45
.46 - .55
.56 - .65
.66 - .75
.76 - .85
.86 - .95
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
Preparation For Freezing:
1. Freeze meats, poultry, and fish in
packages with only one or two
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.
4. Seal securely, date, and label.
To Defrost:
1. Remove wrapper. This helps
moisture to evaporate. Juices
from food can get hot and cook
the food.
2. Set food in microwave safe dish.
3. Place roasts fat-side down. Place
whole poultry breast-side down.
4. Select power and minimum
time so that items will be under-
defrosted.
5. Drain liquids during defrosting.
6. Turn over (invert) items during
defrosting.
After Defrosting:
1. Large items may be icy in the
center. Defrosting will complete
during Standing Time.
2. Let stand, covered, following
stand time directions on
page 9.
3. Rinse foods indicated in the chart.
4. Items which have been layered
should be rinsed separately or
have a longer stand time.
FOOD
DEFROST
TIME at P3
mins (per lb)
DURING DEFROSTING
AFTER DEFROSTING
Stand Time Rinse
Fish and Seafood
Crabmeat
[up to 3 lbs. (1.4 kg)] 6 Break apart/Rearrange
5 min. YES
Fish Steaks 4 to 6 Turn over
Fish Fillets 4 to 6 Turn over/Rearrange
Sea Scallops 4 to 6 Break apart/
Remove defrosted pieces
Whole sh 4 to 6 Turn over
Meat
Ground Meat 4 to 5
Turn over/
Remove defrosted portion 10 min.
NO
Roasts
[2½-4 lbs. (1.1-1.8 kg)] 4 to 8 Turn over 30 min. in fridge.
Chops/Steak 6 to 8 Turn over/Rearrange
5 min.
Ribs/T-bone 6 to 8 Turn over/Rearrange
Stew Meat 4 to 8 Break apart/
Remove defrosted pieces
Liver (thinly sliced) 4 to 6 Drain liquid/Turn over/
Separate pieces
Bacon (sliced) 4 Turn over ----
Poultry
Chicken, Whole
[up to 3 lbs. (1.4 kg)]
4 to 6 Turn over 20 min. in fridge.
YES
Cutlets 4 to 6 Break apart/Turn over/
Remove defrosted Pieces 5 min.
Pieces 4 to 6 Break apart/Turn over 10 min.
Cornish hens 6 to 8 Turn over
Turkey Breast
[5-6 lbs. (2.3-2.7 kg)] 6 Turn over 20 min. in fridge.
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Turbo
Turbo Defrost
Turbo Defrost is 6 lbs.
dEF
Operation (continued)
Press .
2
2
2
1
Press Start Cooking is
complete when five beeps
sound.
Press Start. Reheating is
complete when five beeps
sound.
3
NOTES:
1.After having used the Sensor
Reheat feature a few times, you
may decide you would prefer
your food cooked to a different
doneness – that is why you
would utilize the More/Less
pads.
Casseroles: Add three to four
tablespoons of liquid, cover with
lid or vented plastic wrap. Stir
when time appears in the display
window.
Canned foods: Empty contents
into casserole dish or serving
bowl, cover dish with lid or vented
plastic wrap. After reheating, let
stand for a few minutes.
Plate of food: Arrange food on
plate; top with butter, gravy, etc.
Cover with lid or vented plastic
wrap. After reheating, let stand for
a few minutes.
DO NOT USE SENSOR REHEAT:
1. To reheat bread and pastry
products. Use manual power
and time for these foods.
2. For raw or uncooked foods.
3. If oven cavity is warm.
4. For beverages.
5. For frozen foods.
NOTES:
1.
After having used the Sensor
Cook feature a few times, you
may decide you would prefer
your food cooked to a different
doneness – that is why you
would utilize the More/Less
pads.
When steam is detected by the
Sensor and two beeps
sound, the remaining cooking
time will appear in the display.
Automatic features are
provided for your convenience.
If results are not suitable to
your individual preference, or if
serving size is other than what
is listed on page 16, please refer
to manual cooking on page 11.
For the best results with the
SENSOR, follow these
recommendations:
BEFORE Reheating/Cooking:
Sensor Reheat
1
Sensor Reheat
If desired, press
Sensor Reheat several times
to choose 9.0,12.0,15.0,18.0
Oz.
Sensor Cook
If desired, press
More to add 20% more time
than suggested. Press
Less to subtract 20% cooking
time.
3
2. All foods must be previously cooked.
3. Foods should always be covered
loosely with plastic wrap, wax
paper or casserole lid.
2.
The room temperature
surrounding the oven should
be below 95° F (35° C).
Food weight should exceed 4
oz. (110 g).
Be sure the glass tray, the
outside of the cooking
containers and the inside
of the microwave oven are dry
before placing food in
the oven. Residual beads of
moisture turning into steam
can mislead the sensor.
Cover food with lid, or with
vented plastic wrap. Never use
tightly sealed plastic
containers—they can prevent
steam from escaping and
cause food to overcook.
13
Press Sensor Cook until the
number corresponding to
the desired food appears in
the display (see chart on the
next page).
3.
1.
2.
3.
4.
DURING Reheating/Cooking:
DO NOT open the oven door
until two beeps sound and
cooking time appears in the
display. Doing so will cause
inaccurate cooking since the
steam from food is no longer
contained within the oven
cavity. Once the cooking time
begins to count down, the oven
door may be opened to stir, turn
or rearrange foods.
AFTER Reheating/Cooking:
All foods should have a
standing time.
Operation (continued)
14
Sensor Cook Chart
(1 - 8)
See the chart below for Sensor Cook categories.
Recipe Serving/Weight
Hints
1. Potato
1 - 4 potatoes
(6 - 8 oz. each)
(170 - 220
g
)
Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing around
surface. Place potato or potatoes around the edge of
paper-towel-lined glass tray (Turntable), at least 1 inch
(2.5 cm) apart. Do not cover. Turn over after 2 beeps.
Let stand
5
minutes
to
complete
cooking.
2. Fresh
Vegetables
4 - 16 oz.
(110 - 450
)
All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly, add
1 tbsp. of water per ½ cup of vegetables, and cover with
lid or vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after
cooking.
3.
Frozen
Vegetables
8 - 16 oz.
Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp. of water per ½ cup of
vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Do not salt/butter until after cooking. (Not suitable for
vegetables in butter or sauce.)
4. Frozen
Pizza
(single)
Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation.
Add
more time of cooking if needed.
5.
Frozen
Entrées
oz.6
-
32
After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange. Re-cover and press
After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange. Re-cover and press
Follow manufacturers' directions for preparation. After
2
beeps, stir or rearrange. Be careful when removing the
film cover after cooking. Remove facing away from you
to avoid steam burns. If additional time is needed,
continue to cook manually.
g
(220 - 450
g
)
6-12 oz.
(170-340
g
)
(170 -
900
g
)
.
Start
.
Start
6. Casserole
16 - 32 oz Use appropriate amount of liquid. Cover with lid. After
cooking, stand for 5 minutes.
(See page 16 for casserole recipes.)
7. Fish Fillet
4 - 16 oz Arrange in a single layer. Cover with lid or vented plastic
wrap.
8. Fro
zen
Lasagna
6 - 32 oz
Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation. After
cooking, let stand for 2minutes. Be careful when
removing the film cover after cooking. Remove facing
away from you to avoid steam burns. If additional time is
needed, continue to cook manually.
(450 - 900 g)
(110 - 450g)
(170 - 900 g)
11.Oatmeal
0.5 - 1 cup
(40 - 80 g )
Place inside a microwave safe serving bowl with no
cover. Follow manufacturers' directions for preparation.
12.Soup
250 - 500 ml
(1 - 2 cups)
Pour soup into a microwave safe serving bowl.
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Stir after cooking.
13.Omelet
2 - 4 eggs Follow Basic Omelet recipe on page 16.
14.White Rice
0.5 - 1.5 cups
Place rice with hot tap water in a microwave safe
casserole dish. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Add 1 1⁄2
parts water to 1 part rice.
15.Brown Rice
0.5 - 1.5 cups
Place rice with hot tap water in a microwave safe
casserole dish. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Add 2 parts
water to 1 part rice.
9. Pasta
1.75 - 5.5 oz.
Place 1.75 oz.(50 g) pasta with 3 cups (750 ml) hot tap
water in a 2 qt microwave safe casserole, salt and oil,
if desired, covered with lid or vented plastic wrap. For
4 oz.(110 g) pasta use 4 cups (1000 ml)hot tap water,
for 5.5 oz.(155 g) pasta use 6 cups (1500 ml) hot tap
water in 3 qt casserole.
10.Stew
4 - 6 Serv.
In a 3 qt casserole dish, crumble 1 pound(450 g) lean
ground beef and stir in 2 medium onions (chopped), 1⁄4
teaspoon dried garlic pieces. Cover with plastic wrap
and cook on P10 for 6 minutes. Stir after cooking. Drain.
Add 16 oz.(450 g) pinto or red kidney beans, 15 oz.(430
g) stewed tomatoes (chopped), 15 oz.(430 g) tomato
sauce, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 to 3 tablespoons chili
powder. Cover with lid. Cook with the " 10.Stew" sensor
cook. After 2 beeps, stir. Re-cover and press Start. Stir
after cooking. Cover again and let stand 7 minutes
before serving.
(50 - 155 g)
Operation (continued)
Sensor Cook Chart
(9 - 15)
See the chart below for Sensor Cook categories.
Settin
g
the Time
r
This feature allows you to
program the oven as a kitchen
timer. Press
Timer /Clock
once.
Set desired amount of time
using
Number
pads (up to 99
minutes,
99 seconds).
Press
Start
. The timer will
count
down without cooking
and
beep five times when
done.
Caution:
If oven lamp is lit
while using the timer feature,
the oven is
NOT
set properly;
STOP OVEN IMMEDIATELY
and re-read instructions.
2
1
3
15
16
Operation (continued)
Keep Warm
(Will keep food warm for up
to 30 minutes after
cooking)
Press
Keep Warm.
Set warming time using
Number
pads, up to
30 minutes. This example
shows two minutes. At the
end of warming, five
beeps will sound.
Press
Start
; the cooking will
start and the time will count
down in the display. At the
end of cooking, five beeps
will sound.
NOTES:
Keep Warm can be set as the
final stage after cook time
has
been manually entered.
It
cannot be used with
sensor or
auto features.
Press Beverage and 1 will
appear in the display.
Power level is pre-set at
PL10.
2
Beverage
1
Press More or Less to adjust
the amount of beverage. The
range is 1 to 3 cups.
Press Start; the cooking will
start and the time will count
down in the display. At the
end of cooking, five beeps
will sound.
3
2
1
3
Food Characteristics
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 potato. As the
quantity of the food decreases so does the cooking time.
Overcooking will cause the moisture content in the food to decrease and a
fire could result. Never leave microwave unattended while in use.
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 Temperature
Foods that are at room temperature take less time to cook than
if they are chilled, refrigerated or frozen.
Cooking Techniques
Piercing
Foods with skins or membranes must be pierced, scored or have a strip of skin
peeled before cooking to allow steam to escape. Pierce 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. Do not Cook/Reheat whole eggs, with or without the shell. Steam
buildup in whole eggs may cause them to explode, and possibly damage
the oven or cause injury. Reheating SLICED hard-boiled eggs and cooking
SCRAMBLED eggs is safe.
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 and 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 cooking.
Spacing
Individual foods, such as baked potatoes, cupcakes 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 evaporates during microwave
cooking. Casserole lids or plastic wrap are used for a tighter seal. When using
plastic wrap, vent the plastic wrap by folding 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.
Cooking Time
Cooking times will vary because of food shape variations, starting
temperature, 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. Always bring the
cooked outside edges toward the center and the less cooked center portions
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 distribute the heat evenly. At times,
microwave energy will concentrate in one area of the food. To help ensure
even cooking, these foods need to be turned. Turn over large foods, such as
roasts or turkeys, halfway through cooking.
Standing Time
Most foods will continue to cook by conduction after the microwave oven
is turned off. After cooking meat, 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 conventional 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 toothpick or cake tester is
inserted and comes out clean.
Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of
Agriculture’s recommended temperatures.
To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area
away from fat or bone. NEVER leave the thermometer in the food during
cooking, unless it is approved for microwave oven use.
Food Characteristics
Temp Food
160 °F For fresh pork, ground meat, boneless white poultry, fish,
seafood, egg dishes and frozen prepared food.
165 °F For leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated, and deli and
carryout “fresh” food.
170 °F For white meat poultry.
180 °F For dark meat poultry.
17
Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven
Please see below and the following page
for particular cleaning instructions for
each section of the oven.
BEFORE CLEANING: Unplug oven at wall
outlet. If outlet is inaccessible, leave oven
door open while cleaning.
AFTER CLEANING: Be sure to place the
Roller Ring and the Glass Tray in the proper
position and press Stop/Reset Button to
clear the Display.
1. Outside oven surfaces: Clean with a
damp cloth. To prevent damage to the
operating parts inside the oven, water
should not be allowed to seep into
ventilation openings.
2. Label: Do not remove. Wipe with a
damp cloth.
3. Inside the Oven: Wipe with a damp
cloth after using. Mild detergent may
be used if needed. Do not use harsh
detergents or abrasives.
4. Oven Door: Wipe with a soft dry cloth
when steam accumulates inside or
around the outside of the oven door.
During cooking, especially under high
humidity conditions, steam is given
off from the food. (Some steam will
condense on cooler surfaces, such as
the oven door. This is normal.) Inside surface is covered with a heat and vapor barrier film. Do not remove.
5. Oven Cavity Floor: Clean the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent, water or window cleaner, and dry.
6. Wave Guide Cover: Do not remove Wave Guide Cover. It is important to keep cover clean in the same manner as the inside of the
oven.
7. Control Panel: The Control Panel is covered with a removable protective film to prevent scratches during shipping. Small bubbles
may appear under this film, so if this is the case, remove by applying masking or clear tape to an exposed corner and pull gently. If
the Control Panel becomes wet, clean it with a soft dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives.
8. Glass Tray: Remove and wash in warm soapy water or in a dishwasher.
9. Roller Ring: Roller Ring may be washed in mild soapy water or dishwasher. These areas should be kept clean to avoid excessive noise.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE OVEN CLEAN AND DRY. FOOD RESIDUE AND CONDENSATION MAY CAUSE
RUSTING OR ARCING AND DAMAGE TO THE OVEN. AFTER USE, WIPE DRY ALL SURFACES,
INCLUDING VENT OPENINGS, OVEN SEAMS, AND UNDER GLASS TRAY.
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