Panasonic The Genius Premier 1000 User manual

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Operating Instructions
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Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.
ntes de operar este producto, lea este instructivo en su totalidad.
El manual de instrucciones en espanol puede ser encontrada en la paginas 41-53.
(Spanish Operating Instructions can be found on pages 41-53)

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 (c) Do not operate the oven if it is
with the door open since open-door damaged. It is particularly important
operation can result in harmful that the oven door close properly
exposure to microwave energy. It is and that there is no damage to the:
important not to defeat or tamper (1} door (bent)
with the safety interlocks. (2) hinges and latches (broken or
loosened)
(b) aon bt relia me (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
allow soil or cleaner residue to (d) The oven should not be adjusted or
accumulate on sealing surfaces. repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
Technical Specifications
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Power Consumption: 14.5 Amps, 1,660 W 14.5 Amps, 1,660 W 13.5 A, 1,550 W
Output:* 1000 W 1000 W 1000 W
Outside Dimensions 14” x 23%.” x 16%6” 42” x 214" x16%” 42” x 20” x 14%.”
(H x W x D): (356 x 595 x 415mm) (306 x 555 x 425mm) (306 x 510 x 360mm)
Oven Cavity Dimensions 10%.” x 166” x 154” 8” x 14%” x 15%.” 9” x 13%” x 13%6”
(HxWxD): (259 x 415 x 385mm) (220 x 375 x 395mm) (229 x 353 x 338mm)
Operating Frequency: 2,450MHz 2,450MHz 2,450MHz
Uncrated Weight (Approx.): | 40 ibs. (17.9 kg) 38 Ibs. {17.2 kg) 34 Ibs. (15.4 kg)
- *IEC 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
Technical Specifications |... Inside Front Cover
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your microwave oven is a cooking device and you should use as much care as you use with a stove or any other
cooking device.
When using this electric appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, electric Generai Use
shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive
: ; 1. DO NOT tamper with or make any adjustments or
microwave energy:
repairs to door, control panei housing, safety interlock
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. switches or any other part of the oven. Do NOT remove
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO outer panel from oven. Repairs should only be done by
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE a qualified service person.
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, Instail 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 {aboratory use.
8. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come 3
together on closing the door, use only mild, non-
abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or
2. DO 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.
. 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
soft
cloth.
; ; ;
chemicals.
The
heating
of
corrosive
chemicals
in
9,
Do
not
allow
children
to
use
this
appliance,
unless
this
oven
can
cause
radiation
leaks.
closely
supervised
by
an
adult.
—
4.
DO
NOT
dry
clothes,
newspapers
or
other
materials
in
10.
Do
not
operate
this
appliance
if
it
has
a
damaged
cord
oven.
They
may
catch
fire.
or
plug,
if it
is
not
working
properly,
or
if
it
has
been
5,
DO
NOT
use
recycled
paper
products
unless
the
paper
damaged
or
dropped.
product
is
labeled
as
safe
for
microwave
oven
use.
11.Do
not
immerse
cord
or
plug
in
water.
Recycled
paper
products
may
contain
impurities
which
12.
Keep
cord
away
from
heated
surfaces.
may
cause
sparks
and/or
fires
when
used.
13.
Do
not
let
cord
hang
over
edge
of
table
or
counter.
6.
DO
NOT
use
newspapers
or
paper
bags
for
cooking.
14.
This
appliance
should
be
serviced
only by
qualified
Fire
can
result.
-
service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized DO NOT hit or strike control pane!. Damage to controls
service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. may occur. Fire can result.
15. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed 8. POT HOLDERS should always be used when
containers—for example, closed glass jars—may removing items from the oven. Heat is transferred from
explode and should not be heated in this oven. the HOT food to the cooking container and from the
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: cooking container to the Glass Tray. Glass Tray can be
(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if very HOT after removing cooking container from oven.
paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are 9. DO NOT store flammable materials next to, on top of, or
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. in the oven. These could be fire hazards. _
(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.
({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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For proper use of your oven read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.
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Examine Your Oven
Unpack oven, remove ail 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 piace 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-I|mproper 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. tf 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.
INSTALLATION & GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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 times recommended in this manual.
2. The VOLTAGE used must be the same as specified on
this microwave oven (120 V). 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 persona! 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
adaptor may be made where LOCAL CODES PERMIT
it. Unless the cover screw is grounded through the
house wiring, attaching the adaptor grounding plate to
the cover screw will not ground the oven. If there is
any doubt that the cover
screw is grounded, have ree a) By
it checked by an OP» @)
electrician. Q -o.—- |
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 39)
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.

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, bum or catch on fire.
* Do not dry meats, herbs, fruits or vegetables in your
oven,
IMPORTANT
Proper cooking depends on time set and quantity 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
ciosed. Disconnect the power cord or shut off power
at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
2) POPCORN
opcorn must be popped in a microwave oven corn
popper. Microwave popcom 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.
Allow popcorn bag to cool before opening to avoid
steam burns. Always open bag away from face and
body.
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 9) [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 or distort.
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 tids or plastic wrap covers from cooking
utensils to avoid bums.
* The glass tray will get hot during cooking. It shouid 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 wails. ff arcing occurs (sparking) remove metal
material (skewers etc.) and/or transfer to a non-metallic
container.
« Dishes with metallic tim 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 close 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 bum the infant's mouth and
throat.
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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: FEATURES
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(a) Internal Air Vents
(b) Door Safety Lock System
(c) External Air Vents
(d) Control Pane!
(e) Identification Plate
(f) Glass Tray
(g) Roller Ring
CONTROL PANEL
Menu-Action Screen
Step by step instructions prompt you for
easy operation (message scrolls from
right to left}.
Power
Level
Pad
(page
8)
|
Sensor
Reheat
Pad
(page
12)
Number Pads
Sensor Cooking Pads (page 13)
Timer/Clock Pad (page 9 & 14)
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Function Pad (page 6-7)
Popcorn Pad (page 9)
S| Popcom
Bacon Pad (page 9)
Auto Defrost Pad (page 11) = Auto Quick
Quick Min Pad (page 8) Min
Stop/Reset Pad
Before
cooking:
One
tap
clears
your
Stop/Reset
instruction during cooking. One tap
temporarily stops the cooking process.
Another tap cancels all instructions. The
time of day or colon appears on the screen.
More/Less Pad
Start Pad cif
One tap allows you to add to the Sensor
One tap allows the oven to begin Cooking Time (page 12). Two taps allow
functioning. if the door is opened or you to program less time when using
Stop/Reset Pad is pressed once during Sensor Cook Pads.
operation, START Pad must again be
pressed to restart oven.

Let’s Start to Use Your Oven!
3 Select Power Level
e.g. MEDIUM Power — Press Power Level Pad four times
(see page 8 for chart)
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Plug
in
4
Set
Cooking
Time
€.g. 1 minute 30 seconds
Else 8)
5 Press Start
» The time in the display window
will count down.
Menu Action Screen
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Plug into a properly grounded
electrical outlet. "WELCOME TO
PANASONIC" scrolls across the
Menu Action Screen.
2 Place a cup of
water in the
oven
Open the door and place a cup
of water on the Glass Tray in
the oven. Then close the door.
Press. The Menu Action Screen will prompt
the next action
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FUNCTIONS te oe
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.
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Function
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.
2MEDIUM = Scrolling speed reverts to initia! setting.
3 SLOW ~ Words scroll slowly.
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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.
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1 ON ~ 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 activate.
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.
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+t ON »> Reminder beep will work.
2 OFF = Reminder beep will not work.
8 | DAYLIGHT SAVING ON/OFF
E 1 ON => Time of day will advance one hour.
2 OFF => 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.
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Power & Time Setting
I Select Power Level
[Press| Powernvet[__% Powe
twice DEFROST
Sensor Coating
3 times MEDIUM-HIGH
4 times MEDIUM
5 times MEDIUM-LOW
Menu Action Screen
6 times LOW
When selecting HIGH Power, you can start from step 2.
Reheating is best done on medium.
2 Set Cooking Time
(Up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds)
€.g. 12 minutes
Bete Ok
3 Press Start
» Cooking will start.
The time in the display window will begin to count down.
To recall the selected power level during cooking, press Power
Level Pad.
For 2 or 3 stage cooking, repeat above steps 1 and 2 before
pressing Start Pad.
Quick Min Function
This function 1) helps you in programming cooking time easily and 2) allows you to add extra cooking time.
1) To Set Cooking Time:
(Power tever) —e- [iit] —e (Sart
Press to set cooking time (up to 10 taps/minutes) after selecting the desired power level, and then press Start.
If you set cooking time without selecting power level, oven automatically selects High Power.
NOTE: After setting the time by Quick Min Pad, you cannot use Number Pads, and vice versa.
2) To Add Extra Cooking Time:
Press to add extra cooking time (up to 10 taps) during cooking.
» Cooking time changes to include extra time and continues to count down in the display window,
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Clock
Setting
Timer Timer
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Press 2 times. Enter time of day. (e.g. 11:25) Press.
1. You can use the oven without setting the clock.
2. There is no a.m. or p.m. settings. Clock is a 12 hour display.
3. To reset time of day, repeat the steps above.
4. The clock will retain time setting only when plugged into power source.
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I Select the Weight
of prepackaged microwave popcorn.
once 3.5 oz. (99 g)
twice 3.0 02. (90 g}
three times 1.75 oz. (50 g)
2 Press Start
» Cooking time appears and begins to count down.
NOTE:
1, Use prepackaged room temperature microwave popcorn, Read manu-
facturers' 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 pre-packaged popcorn is of a different weight then the rec-
ommended weight, do not use the popcorn setting, or inadequate popping
or a fire may occur. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions.
Bacon Setting
| ress | tics |Z. setect number ot sices by pressing BACON pad
Place slices on microwave-safe rack. Cover with
paper towels to absorb spatters.
2 Press START.

DEFROSTING TIPS & TECHNIQUES
1. Freeze meats, poultry and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. Place wax paper
between layers.
. Package in heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags or freezer paper.
. Remove as much air as possible.
. Wrap should be snug against food, sealed securely and labeled.
. Remove wrapper to prevent holding steam and juice. Juice of food can get hot and cause the
outer surface or bottom of the food to cook; set the food on a microwave roasting rack and drain
liquid during defrosting.
. Place meat in an appropriate size dish.
. Place roast fat-side down and whole poultry breast-side down on a microwave roasting
rack in a dish.
. Place small items on a microwave roasting rack in a dish.
. Large roasts and whole poultry may still be icy in center after defrosting, allow to stand in the
refrigerator covered with plastic wrap (see chart below).
. Fish and seafood should be slightly icy after defrosting, allow to stand and rinse under cold
water for 2-3 minutes. ,
11. Defrosted items in 2 layers should be rinsed separately or have a longer stand time.
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DEFROST TIME DURING DEFROSTING AFTER DEFROSTING
(min. per pound) Stand Time Rinse
Fish and Seafood
[up to 3 Ib. (1.5 kg)]}
Crabmeat 12 to 14 Break apart
Fish Steaks 6 to 10 Turn over
Fish Fillets 6 to 8 Turn over/Rearrange
Sea Scallops 14 to 16 Break apart/Remove defrosted pieces
Shrimp medium 8 to 10 Break apart/Remove defrosted pieces
Whole fish 10 to 12 Turn over
Meat
Ground Meat* 8 to 10 Turn over/Remove defrosted portion/Shield edges
Roasts 8 to 12 Turn over/Shield ends and defrosted surface
[2% - 4 lb. (1.2 - 2 kq)]
Chops/Steak 8 to 10 Separate/Turn over/Rearrange
Ribs/T-bone 8 to 10 Turn over/Shield
Stew Meat 10 to 12 Break apart/Shield
8 to 10
Bacon 4to6 Turn over
Poultry
Chicken, Whole Turn over 2 or 3 times/Shield defrosted parts
fup to 3 ib. (1.5 kg)]
Cutlets Turn over
Pieces
Cornish Hens Turn over/Rearrange
Turkey Breast Turn over 2 to 3 times
[5 - 6 Ibs. (2.5 - 3 kg)]
* For NN-5xxx series, this item should be shielded prior to defrosting and remain shielded after the beep.
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This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry
and seafood by weight without setting time.
I Press Auto Defrost Pads
to set the weight of food.
Weight of the frozen food must be programmed in
pounds and ounces or kg/g.
€.g. 1 pound 8 ounces (1.5 Ib)
or 1.5 kg
Auto Press,
Defrost
a Enter weight using
number pads.
2 Press Start
» Defrosting time appears in the display window
and begins to count down.
Conversion Chart NOTE:
Follow this chart to convert tenths of a pound 1. The shape and size of the food will
into ounces. If a piece of meat weighs 1.9 determine the maximum weight the oven
pounds, program 1 pound 14 ounces. can accommodate. The recommended
maximum weight of meat is 4 Ibs. (1.8
kg); poultry, 6 Ibs. (2.7 kg} and seafood, 3
ibs. (1.4 kg).
2. The oven beeps once during the defrosting
cycle to signal that the food needs to be
turned or rearranged. To prevent
overdefrosting, thin areas of edges can be
shielded with strips of aluminum foil.
3. For best results, the minimum recommended
weight 8 oz. (220 g).
4. Stand time or power levei may be
programmed after Auto Defrost.
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Sensor Reheat / Sensor Cooking
Menu Action Screen
NOTES ON SENSOR REHEAT:
Follow the recommendations on page 16-17, in addition
to the following:
DO NOT:
1. Reheat bread and pastry products. Use manual power
and time.
2. Reheat raw or uncooked food.
3. Use if oven cavity is warm.
4. Use for beverages.
5. Use for frozen foods.
Casseroles - Add 2 to 4 tablespoons of liquid; cover
with lid or 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 plastic wrap. After
reheating, release plastic wrap and stand.
Plate of food - Arrange food on plate; top with butter,
gravy, etc. After reheating, release plastic wrap and
stand.
I Select Category
Sensor Cooking Pads each have several categories. See
next page.
More/Less Pad:
Preferences for food doneness vary with each individual. After
having used Sensor Cooking a few times, you may decide you
would prefer your food cooked to a different doneness. By using
the More/Less Pad, the programs can be adjusted to cook food
for a longer or shorter time.
1 tap: More cooking
2 taps: Less cooking
Press More/Less Pad before pressing Start.
2 Press Start
» Cooking will start.
After the burst of steam is detected by the SENSOR, the
remaining cooking time appears in the display window and
begins to count down.
To recall the selected category during cooking, press any
Sensor Cooking Pad. The category will appear in the display.
Starting | Weight per | Number of
Temp. Serving Servings
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Poultry
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Side dishes Ft. or ie
Room
Soups, Refrig. or loess 8 oz.
Sauces, Room
Gravies
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INSTRUCTIONS
1 x] Potato 6 - on eines 9) Pierce several times and place on a microwave safe
Vegetables “neh dish. Do not cover. After beep, turn over.
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Add
water.
Cover
with
a
lid
or
plastic
wrap.
trimming
etc.
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After
beep,
stir
or
rearrange.
Frozen 10 - 28 oz. Add 2 tbsp of water. Do not cook with butter or
Vegetables (280 - 800 g) sauce. Cover with plastic wrap. After beep, stir or
rearrange.
Rice ...Hot water
Vocup ... 1cup
cup ....2cups
11/2 cup ...3 cups
2x
3x
1x
Rice/Pasta
Place rice and hot water with 1/4 to 1 teaspoon salt.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After beep, stir several
times. After cooking, stir and let stand 5 to 10 mins.
2 cups. ..31/2 cups
Place 11/2-quarts of water, pasta, 1 tbsp. oil and
1 tsp. salt in a 4-qt. casserole. Cover with lid. After
beep, stir occasionally. After cooking, rinse pasta
Pasta 4-802.
{120 - 230 g)
with cold water.
x Follow manufacturers’ directions for covering or
[Frozen Foods 200 - 900 g removing covers. For best results, do not use frozen
2 x} Frozen Dinners 9 - 18 02. foods packaged in foil tray.
(260 - 510 g) After beep, stir if possible or ladle gravy or sauce
over,
Casserole/ a ee. | ; ae ;
Stew Le appropriate amount of liquid. Cover with
2x ae 1-4 at. casserole lid. Stir occasionally or rearrange after
beep. Use recipes in the Cooking Guide section.
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230 - 680 ¢
230 9g -1kg
Pork (roast) 2-4\|b.
(1 - 2 kg)
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Place
fat-side
up.
Cover
with
plastic
wrap.
For best results by Sensor, follow these recommendations.
1x
Arrange in a single layer in dish. Cover with lid or
2x plastic wrap. Stir or rearrange after beep.
1x
Poultry/Meat
2x
3X
Place skin-side up. Cover with plastic wrap.
Rearrange after beep.
Piace breast-side down. Cover with plastic wrap.
After beep, turn breast-side up, recover.
Place fat-side down. Cover with plastic wrap. After
beep, turn over, recover, shield ends of roast with foil
if bicerggls Pork must reach 170°F (77°C) before
4x
BEFORE Reheating/Cooking: DURING Reheating/Cooking:
1. The room temperature surrounding the oven should While "AUTO" is displayed in the display window,
be below 95°F (35°C). DO NOT open door. This causes inaccurate cooking
2. Food weight should be between 4 oz (120 g) and results.
24 oz (680 g). Once the timer begins to count down, the oven door
3. Glass Tray and outside of container should be dry. may be opened to stir, tum, shield or add foods.
4. Cover foods loosely, but completely, with plastic wrap or
place foods in a casserole dish with a proper fitting lid. AFTER Reheating/Cooking:
5. All foods should be taken from their normal storage place. All foods should have a covered stand time.
To adjust final results, use “MORE/LESS” pad (page 5).
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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 delay start.
To Use as a Kitchen Timer
Menu Action Screen
I Press Timer Once
2 Set desired amount of Time
(up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds)
3 Press Start
» Time will count down without oven operating.
To Set Stand Time
Set Desired
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e€.g.High 10min. Press once. Set desired Press.
(See
page
8)
amount
of
stand
Cooking
will
start.
After
cooking,
stand
time
will
time. count down without oven operating.
To Set Delay Start
Set Desired
Timer
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Program
Press once. Set desired amount 8.9. High 10 min. Press.
of delayed time. (See page 8) After completed delayed time, cooking will start.
NOTE:
1.When
the
first/second
stage
has
finished,
a
two
beep
signal
is
heard.
After
all
the
stages
have
been
completed,
the
oven
will
beep
five
times.
2.If
oven
door
is
opened
during
the
Stand
Time
or
Kitchen
Timer,
the
time
in
the
display
window
will
continue
to
count
down.
3.Delay
Start
cannot
be
programmed
before
any
Auto
Contro!
Function.
This
is
to
prevent
the
Starting
temperature
of
the
food
from
rising
before
defrosting
or
cooking
begins.
A
change
in
the
starting
temperature
could
cause
inaccurate
cooking
results,
4.Timer can be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
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Yes Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of meat
Aluminum Foil for or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if
Shielding
only
| No
Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking only.
Check browning dish information for instructions and heating
chart. Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes.
May cause a fire in the oven.
Check manufacturers’ use and care directions for suitability for
microwave heating. Some dinnerware may state on the back
of the dish,"Oven-Microwave Proof."
Disposable polyester Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes.
Yes g
Paperboard Dishes Can be purchased in grocery stores.
with Metal Handle
Frozen Dinner Tray Frozen dinners may be heated in foil tray, if tray is less than
foil is too close to oven wall or if too much foil is used.
Brown paper bags
Dinnerware
es
Microwave-Safe only Yes
Metal Yes %-inch (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.
Microwave-safe Yes Heat only 1 foil tray in the oven at time. For containers more
than %-inch (2 cm) deep, remove food and place in a similar size
microwave-safe container.
Remove lid. Heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not
heat resistant.
Ideal for microwave cooking and browning.
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 4-inch (1 cm) slits by closure.
cooking times such as hot dogs.
Should be labeled, “Suitable for microwave heating.” Check
manufacturers’ directions for recommended uses. Some
Cookware and microwave-safe plastic dishes are not suitable for cooking foods
Storage Dishes with high fat content.
Plastic Foam Cups Yes Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Use to
bring foods to a low serving temperature.
Yes Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture.
Yes Use only for short term reheating.
Use to bring foods 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
Wax paper Yes Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.
Glass Jars
Glassware
Heat Resistant Oven
Glassware and
Ceramic, only
Metal Twist Ties | No |
Oven Cooking Bag
Yes
Yes
Paper Plates & Napkins
Paper Towels & Napkins
Plastic
Microwave-Safe only
Yes
Plastic Wrap
Straw, Wicker, Wood
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. [f 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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Bone and Fat
Both bone and fat affect cooking. Bones may cause
irreguiar 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 bum 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 increases so does the cooking
time.
When cooking small amounts of food such as one or two
potatoes, do not leave oven unattended. Tha 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 Temperature
Foods that are room temperature take less time to cook
than if they are chilled or refrigerated or frozen.
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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 whole egg yolks and whites,
ciams, 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
sausage and frankfurters.
Browning
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Foods will not have the same brown appearance as
conventionally cooked foods or these foods which are
cooked utilizing the 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.
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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 pattem.
Covering
As with conventional cooking, moisture evaporates
during microwave cooking. Casseroie lids or plastic wrap
are used for a tighter sea!. 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. However, unless specified, a recipe is cooked
uncovered.
Shielding
Thin areas of meat and poultry cook more quickly than
meaty portions. To prevent overcooking, these thin areas
can be shielded with strips of aluminum foil. Wooden
toothpicks may be used to hold the foil in place.
Timing
A range in cooking time is given in each recipe. The time
range compensates for the uncontrollable differences in
food shapes, starting temperature and regional
preferences. Always cook food for the minimum cooking
time given in the recipe and check for doneness. !f the
food is undercooked, continue cooking. It is easier to
add time to an undercooked product. Once the food is
overcooked, nothing can be done.
Stirring
Stirring is usually necessary during microwave cooking.
We have noted when stirring is helpfui, using the words
once, twice, frequently or occasionally to describe the
amount of stirring necessary. 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 redistribute the
heat. At times microwave energy will concentrate in one
area of a food. To help insure even cooking, these foods
need to be turned. Turn over large foods, such as roasts
or turkeys, halfway through cooking.
Stand Time
Most foods will continue to cook by conduction after the
microwave oven is turned off. In meat cookery, the
intemal 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 in the center without
overcooking on the edges.
Testing for Doneness
The same tests for doneness used in conventiona!
cooking may be used for microwave cooking. Meat is
done when fork-tender or splits at fibers. Chicken is
done when juices are clear yallow and drumstick moves
freely. Fish is done when it flakes and is opaque.
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Appetizers |
ORIENTAL DUMPLINGS
Filling:
1/2 pound cooked pork, finely chopped
1/2 pound shrimp, cleaned and finely chopped
V4 cup finely chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 egg white
Wonton wrappers, (Approximately 1 Ib.)
Water
Yield: Approximately 45 Dumplings
In medium bow! combine all filling ingredients. Place a
teaspoon of filling mixture in center of a wonton wrapper.
Wet inside edges of wrapper with small amount of water.
Fold top left and bottom right corner of wrapper over
filling and press together to seal.
Place 11 dumplings on microwave safe rack. Heat 11/2
cups water in 2-cup glass measure at HIGH 21/2 to 3
minutes. Pour water into bottom of 4-quart casserole.
Set rack with dumplings in casserole dish. (Rack should
be high enough so water does not reach bottom of
dumplings.) Brush dumplings with water. Cover with lid.
Heat at HIGH 21/2 to 3 minutes. Turn dumplings over;
brush with water. Recover. Heat at HIGH 21/2 to 3
minutes. Repeat with remaining dumplings.
Serve with plum sauce or other dipping sauces.
STUFFED ZUCCHINI
3 zucchini
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon parsley
Yield: 16 to 20 Appetizers
Halve zucchini lengthwise. Scoop out pulp and set aside.
In a small bowi, combine olive oil, garlic and onion. Cook
at HIGH 11/2 minutes. Add zucchini pulp, tomato,
pepper, oregano, basil and parsiey. Cook at HIGH
2 minutes. Stir once. Drain mixture and set aside. Pat
zucchini shells dry. Place tomato mixture in each shell.
Cut into bite-size pieces. Place on a microwave- and
heat-safe serving plate.
Cook at HIGH 6 to 7 minutes. Let stand, uncovered,
2 minutes before serving.
ORIENTAL SPARERIBS
2 pounds pork spareribs, cut in 1 rib portions
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/2 to 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Yield: 20 Appetizers
Arrange ribs meat-side down in a 21/2-quart shallow oval
casserole dish. Combine remaining ingredients. Brush
ribs with marinade.
Cook at HIGH 7 to 8 minutes. Turn ribs over and baste
with marinade. Cook at MEDIUM 7 to 8 minutes, or until
ribs are tender.
STUFFED MUSHROOMS
1 pound medium mushrooms (about 24), cleaned
4 slices bacon, chopped
14 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup white wine or water
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/g teaspoon pepper
Yield: 24 Mushrooms (about 6 Servings)
Remove stems from mushrooms. Finely chop enough
stems to equal 1 cup; set aside. Place bacon and onion
in bow!. Cook at HIGH 5 to 61/2 minutes, or until! bacon is
crisp and onion is tender; stir once. Drain. Stir in chopped
mushroom stems, bread crumbs, wine, cheese and
pepper. Stuff mushroom caps with bread crumb mixture.
Arrange half of mushrooms in a circular pattern in a
9-inch microwave-safe pie plate.
Cover with wax paper. Cook at HIGH 5 to 51/2 minutes.
Let stand, uncovered, 2 minutes before serving. Repeat
procedure with remaining mushrooms.
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