Panasonic NN-SD372S User manual

NV ER Panasonic
Operating instructions
Microwave Oven
Household Use Only
Model No. NN-SD372S
Precautions ......................... Inside cover
Important Safety Instructions ......... 1-3
Installation and Grounding
Instructions ....................................... 4-5
Safety Precautions ........................... 6-7
Oven Components Diagram .................. 9
Control Panel ....................................... 10
Starting to Use Your Oven .................. 11
Setting the Clock ................................. 11
Child Safety Lock ................................ 11
Selecting Power & Cook Time ............ 12
Quick Min Feature ............................... 12
Keep Warm Feature ............................ 12
Popcorn Feature .................................. 13
More/Less Feature .............................. 13
Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature ............ 14
Defrosting Tips & Techniques ........ 14-15
Auto Reheat Feature ........................... 16
Auto Cook Feature .............................. 16
Auto Cook Chart .................................. 17
Timer Feature (Kitchen Timer/Stand
Time/Delay Start) ................................. 18
Microwave Shortcuts ...................... 19-20
Food Characteristics ............................ 21
Cooking Techniques ....................... 21-22
Quick Guide to Operation .................... 26
Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave
Oven .................................................... 23
Accessory Purchases .......................... 23
Before Requesting Service .................. 24
Limited Warranty & Customer Service
Directory .............................................. 25
Cookware Guide .................................... 8
Specifications ...................................... 27
User's Record ...................................... 28
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN.
Para instrucciones en espaSol, voltee el libro.
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Microwave Oven Safety
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 poten-
tial 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 haz-
ardous 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.
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 impor-
tant 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.

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.
Your microwave oven is a cooking appliance and you should use as much care
as you use with a stove or any other cooking appliance, When using this electric
appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-
SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY," found on the inside front
cover.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet.
See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found on page 4.
4. As with any cooking appliance, DO NOT leave oven unattended while in use.
5. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the installation instruc-
tions found on page 4.
6. DO NOT cover or block any openings on this appliance.
7. DO NOT store 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
or similar locations.
8. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. DO
NOT use corrosive chemicals, vapors, or non-food products in this appliance.
This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, or cook food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use. The use of corrosive chemicals in
heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and may result in radiation
leaks.
9. When cleaning surfaces of the 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.
10. DO NOT allow children to use this appliance, unless closely supervised by an
adult. DO NOT assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill
he/she can cook everything.
11. 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.
12. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of a table or counter.
15. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact
the nearest authorized service center for examination, repair or adjustment.

16.Someproductssuchaswholeeggswithorwithoutshell,narrowneckbottles
andsealedcontainers--forexample,closedglassjars--mayexplodeand
shouldnotbeheatedinthisoven.
17.Toreducetheriskdfire in the oven cavity:
(a) DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when 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 material inside the oven ignites, 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 purposes. DO NOT leave paper
products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.
18. Superheated Liquids
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the
boiling point without showing evidence (or signs) of boiling. Visible bubbling
is not always present when the container is removed from the microwave
oven. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING
OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
(a) STIR THE LIQUID BOTH BEFORE AND HALFWAY THROUGH
HEATING IT.
(b) Do not heat water and oil, or fats together. The film of oil will trap
steam, and may cause a violent eruption.
(c) DO NOT use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
(d) After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a
short time before removing the container.
19. DO NOT cook directly on the turntable. It can crack, and cause injury or
damage to the oven.

TOAVOIDTHERISKOFSHOCK:
DONOTremoveouterpanelfromoven.Repairsmustbedoneonlybyaqualifiedserviceper-
son.
TOREDUCETHERISKOFEXPOSURETOMICROWAVE
ENERGY:
DONOTtamperwith,ormakeanyadjustmentsorrepairstoDoor,
ControlPanelFrame,SafetyInterlockSwitches,oranyotherpartd
oven,microwaveleakagemay result.
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE:
I. DONOToperatethe microwaveovenemptyor use metalcontainers.
Whenusingthe microwaveovenwithoutwateror food, microwave
energycannotbe absorbedand willcontinuouslyreflectthroughout
the cavity.Thiswill causearcinganddamagetheovencavity,dooror
othercomponents,which canleadto a fire hazard.
2. DONOTstore flammablematerialsnextto, on topof, or in theoven.
3. DONOTdry clothes,newspapersor othermaterialsin theoven,or usenewspaperor paper
bagsfor cooking.
4. DONOT hitor strikeControlPanel.Damageto controlsmayoccur.
5. DONOT userecycledpaperproductsunlessthe paperproductislabeledassafe for
microwaveovenuse.Recyledpaperproductsmay containimpuritieswhich may cause
sparking.
TO AVOID THE RISK OF SCALDING:
POT HOLDERSshouldalwaysbe usedwhen removingitemsfrom theoven. Heatistrans-
ferredfrom the HOTfoodtothe cookingcontainerandfrom the containertothe GlassTray.
TheGlassTray canalsobe very HOTafter removingthecookingcontainerfrom theoven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For proper use of your oven, read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.
Glass Tray
1. DO NOT operate the oven without the Roller Ring and the 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. NOTE: The Glass Tray can turn in either direction.
3. Use only the Glass Tray specifically designed for this oven. DO NOT substi-
tute 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 the Glass Tray touches oven walls, causing the tray to
stop moving, the tray will automatically rotate in the opposite direction.
Roller Ring
1. The Roller Ring and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent
excessive noise.
2. Always replace the Roller Ring and the Glass Tray in their proper positions.
3. The Roller Ring must always be used for cooking along with the Glass Tray.
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