Panasonic NN-S454 manual

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    We are glad you have chosen to purchase a PANASONIC microwave oven. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions carefully and completely, and keep them for further reference. If you have only used a microwave oven for reheating and defrosting, with Panasonic’s Inverter Technology you can be reassured of excellent results when cooki[...]

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    Safety Instructions – 1 – Precautions to be taken when using Microwave Ovens for Heating foodstuffs INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE. A microwave oven should only be used if an inspection confirms all of the following conditions: 1. The door fits squarely and securely and opens and closes smoothly. 2. The door hinges are in good condition. 3. The metal pl[...]

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    Installation and General Instructions – 2 – General Use 1. In order to maintain high quality, do not operate the oven when empty. The microwave energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven if no food or water is present to absorb energy. 2. If smoke is observed, press the STOP/RESET Pad and leave door closed in order to stifle any flame[...]

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    Microwaves and How They W ork – 3 – Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves similar to those used by a radio, including AM, FM and CB. They are similar to a television where the radio waves are converted to a picture on the screen. However, microwaves are much shorter than radio waves; approximately twelve centimetres wave length. E[...]

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    Cookware and Utensil Guide (continued) – 4 – Plastics Plastic dishes, cups and some freezer containers should be used with care in a microwave oven. Choose plastic containers carefully, as some plastic containers may become soft, melt and may scorch. The majority of plastic dishes, even those designed for use in the microwave oven, are not suit[...]

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    Feature Diagram – 5 – Glass T ray 1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass Tray in place. 2. Only use the Glass Tray specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute another Glass Tray. 3. If Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water. 4. Do not cook directly on Glass Tray. Always place food o[...]

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    Control Panels CONTROL P ANELS (1) Display Window (2) Time Pads (3) Micro Power Pad (pg. 8) (4) Auto Reheat Pad (pg.1 1) (5) Frozen Reheat Pad (pg. 1 1) (6) Turbo Defrost Pad (pg. 9) (7) Auto Cook Pads (pg. 12) (8) Tim e r Pad (pg. 13) (9) Clock Pad (pg. 7) (10) Stop/Reset Pad Before cooking: One tap clears your instructions. During cooking: One ta[...]

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    T o Set Clock – 7 – You can use the oven without setting the clock. 1 Press Colon will blink in Display Window. 2 Enter Time of Day Enter time of day using Time Pads e.g. 12:35 Clock is a 12 hour display. There isn’t a.m. or p.m. setting. 3 Press Colon stops blinking; time of day is entered and locked into Display Window. NOTES: 1. Oven will [...]

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    T o Cook / Reheat / Defrost by Micro Power and Time – 8 – 1 Select Power Level Press Micro Power Pad until the power level appears in the Display Window. (see chart below) Note: When selecting High on the first stage, you can start from step 2. 2 Set Cooking Time (High power: maximum up to 30 minutes or 29 minutes 99 seconds, other power levels[...]

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    T urbo Defrost This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood automatically by just setting the weight of the food. 1 Set Weight The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate. The recommended maximum weight of food depends on the oven cavity size. Weight must be programmed in kilograms and t[...]

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    Defrosting T ips and T echniques – 10 – Preparation for Freezing: 1. Heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags and freezer wrap are suitable. 2. Freeze meats, poultry and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. To aid in separating layers, place two pieces of wax paper between them. 3. REMOVE ALL AIR and seal securely. 4. LABEL package with type[...]

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    T o Reheat Food Using Auto Reheat / Frozen Reheat Pads – 11 – 1 Press until the desired weight appears in the Display Window. 2 Press Reheating time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down. For best results on Auto Reheat, follow these recommendations: Auto Reheat (250 g - 850 g) • All foods must be pre-cooked. Suitable for cas[...]

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    1 Press Desired Food Category Pad until the required food weight/serving size appears in the Display Window (see chart below) e.g. Vegetables press once - 120 g is displayed press twice - 180 g 2 Press Cooking time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down. To Reheat using , To Cook using Auto Cook Pads – 12 – T o Cook Food Using A[...]

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    T o Use as a Kitchen Timer Press. Set desired amount of time. Press Start . (up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds) Time will count down without oven operating. T o Set Standing Time Press. Set desired amount of standing time. Press Start . (up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds) Cooking will start. After cooking, standing time will count down without oven ope[...]

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    Before Requesting Service – 14 – THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL The oven causes Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the interference with my TV. microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryers, etc. It does not indicate a problem with your oven. [...]

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    Care of Y our Oven – 15 – BEFORE CLEANING: Remove plug from outlet. If impossible, leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on. AFTER CLEANING: Be sure to replace the Roller Ring and Glass Tray in the proper position and press Stop/Reset Pad to clear the Display Window. Inside of the oven: Wipe with a damp cloth. Mild dete[...]

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    Panasonic T echnics – 16 – W ARRANTY 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it's Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour if, in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty [...]

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    Feature How to Operate Quick Guide to Operation – 17 – To Set: Display To Cancel: Display 3 times 3 times Select power. Set the cooking time. Set the desired cooking programme. (See Page 8) Set the desired cooking programme. (See Page 8) To Set / Cancel Child Safety Lock ( ☞ page 7) To Cook / Reheat / Defrost by Micro Power and Time Setting ([...]