Panasonic of North America AP5U41 Microwave Oven User Manual and operating Instructions

Panasonic Appliance Company of America Microwave Oven Users Manual and operating Instructions

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Exhibit 7 & 8 ACLAP5U41
Panasonic“
Operating Instructions
Microwave Oven
MOde! NN—MX26
Tms manuav Contams Saiety mstruclwons‘ Operamg hummus and Mamtenance 00 me oven
Before opelalmg (ms oven. please read these mslruchons compwexewy
Antes de opetar esle producxa‘ lea esxe mstrucuvo en su lclahdad
E\ manual de mslruemnes en espafiow puede ser enccntrada en la pagmas 21-29
(Spanish Operalmg msnucnons can be round on pages 2129)
For assistance, please call: 1-800»211-PANA(7262)
or send e- -mail to ansumerproducls@panasonic. com
or visit us at www panasonic. com
For assistance, please call: 787- 75031300
or visit us at www.panasonicpr.com ' ‘
(U.S.A)
(Puerto Rico)
Thank you for purchasrng a Panasonic Microwave Oven.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven With the door open srnce openrdoor
operation can result in harmiul exposure to microwave energy It is
important not to deteat or tamper with the safety interlocks Under her
mai conditions oven will not operate wrth door open
(o) Do not place any obiect between the oven front face and the door or
allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surtaces
(0) Do not operate the oven ii it iS damaged It is particularly important that
the oven door closes property and that there is no damage to the“
it) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or Ioosenedi‘
(3) door seals and sealing suriaces.
(d) The oven should not be adiusted or repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel
Technical Specifications
Power Source. 7 W 7“ EEEEEE 1 20V 60Hz
i Power Censumption. 7 > 7 12.4 Amps. _1,375W
Output: 900V!
I Outside Dimensions ii Vs" x i9" x M"
‘ (H x W xfiD): (282 x 482x 357mm)
Oven Cavity Dimensions BE/is' X 123k” x 13“
(HxWxDi' \ (218x325x330 mm)
ipperatrng Frequency _ 2450 MHz
Uncrated Werghi Approx 26 lbs. (i2 kg) >
‘iEC 705-és Test procedure Specrricaiions subiect to change without notice
The serial number at this product may be
lound on the back side oi the oven, You
should note the model number and the
serial number at this oven in the space Serial No?
provided and retain this book as a permar
nenl record or your purchase ior future refr Date of Purchase
EIEI’ICS.
Model No.
Cc} Copyrighted Dy Matsushlta Electric Industrial Co . Ltd 2002
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 devrce. When using this electric appliance. basic satety
precautions should be lollowed. including the lollowing'
WAR N I NGwTo reduce the risk oi
bu
ex
1.
2.
10
it.
12.
13.
ms. electric shock tire iniury to persons or
posure to excessive microwave energy.
Read all instructions belcre using the
appliance
Read and follow the specilic "PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-
SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY,” iound on the inside lront cover
This appliance must be grounded
Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS"
(pond on page 4
install or locate this applzarice only In
accordance with the installation instruc—
tions louno on page 4
Do not cover or block any openings on this
appliance
Do not store or use this appliance out~
doors.
Do not use this product near water~tor
example near a kitchen srnk. in a wet
basement. or near a svnrnniing pool and
the like
Use this appliance only lor its intended use
as descrrbed in this manual. DO NOT use
corrosive chemicals. vapors. or non-loud
products in this appliance. This type ol
oven is specifically designed to heat. or
cook it is not designed lor industrial or lab»
oratory use The use ol corrosive chemiA
cats in heating or cleaning Will damage the
appliance and may result in radiation
leaks
When cleaning surtaces at door and oven
that come together on closing the door
use cnly mild nonvabrasive soaps or
detergents applied With a sponge or soft
cloth
Do not allow children to use this appliance
unless closely supervised by an adult
00 not operate this appliance it it has a
damaged cord or plug. II it is not working
properly. or iI it has been damaged or
dropped
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not let cord hang over edge at a table
or counter.
14, This appliance should be serviced only by
qualitied service personnel Contact the
nearest authorized senricenter tor exami
nation. reparr or adjustment
Some products such as whole eggs, nar-
row neck bottles and sealed containers—
lor example. closed glass jarsfmay
explode and should not be heated in this
oven
t6 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity.
(a) Do not overcdok lood Caretully attend
appliance it paper. plastic. or other com,
bustible materials are placed msrde the
oven to lacrlitate cooking
(b) Remove Wire twrst-lies lrom paper or
plastic bags belore placing bag in oven.
(cl It materials inside the oven should
ignite, keep oven door closed, turn
oven off. and disconnect the power
cord, or shut oft power at the (use or
circuit breaker panel.
(d) Do not use the cavity lot storage purpos-
es Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils. or lood in the cavity when not in
use.
17. Liquids. such as water. coflee, or tea are
able to be overheated beyond the boiling
point Without appearing to be boiling due
to surlace tensron oi the llquid. Visible but}
bling or boiling when the container is
removed lrom the microwave oven is not
always present THIS COULD RESULT IN
VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOIL—
lNG OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER
UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LlOr
UlD To reduce the risk ol in|ury to per—
sons
(ai Do not overheat the liquid.
(b) Stir the liquid both before and hallway
through heating it
to) Do not use straightrsided containers With
narrow necks
(d) Alter heating. allow the oontainer to
stand in the microwave oven for a short
time belore removing the container
(e) Use extreme care when inserting a
spoon or other utensil into the container.
15
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For proper use of your oven read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Use
|.
Do NOT tamper With
or make any adiust-
ments or repairs to
door. Control Panel
housing. satety inter-
lock swllches or any
other part at the oven.
DO NOT remove ouler
panel from oven Repairs must only be done
by a qualitied service person.
DO NOT operate the
oven empty. The
microwave energy will
rellect conlinuously
throughout the oven
causing overheating it
food or water is not
present to absorb
energy. This could damage the oven and
result in the risk at a tire.
no NOT dry clothes. newspapers or other
materials in oven. or use newspapers or
paper bags tor cooking. Fire could result
DO NOT use recycled paper products unless
the paper product is labeled as sale tor
microwave oven use. Recycled paper prod-
ucts may contain impurities which may cause
sparks, and result in tires when used.
Do NOT hit or strike Control Panel Damage
to controls may occur Fire could result.
POT "omens shouio always be used
when removing items trom the oven Heat is
transterted lrom the HOT loop to the cooking
container and lrom the cooking container to
the Glass Tray The Glass Tray can he very
HOT after removing cooking container lrom
oven
DO NOT Store flammable materials next to.
on (up cl, or in the oven These Could be live
hazards.
Glass Tray
l. DO NOT operate the overt without Roller Rlng
and Glass Tray in place
2. DO NOT operate the oven wllhnul the Glass
Tray lully engaged on the drive hob. improper
cooking or damage to the oven could result.
Verify lhal the Glass Tray is properly engaged
and rotating by ooserving its rotation when
you press Start.
3 Only use the Glass Tray specitlcaiiy designed
for (his oven. DO not substitute any other glass
tray
4 ll the Glass Tray is full. allow [0 cool belora
cleaning or plactng in water.
5. DO NOT cook direclly all me Glass Tray.
Always place load in a microwave-sate dish.
or on a rack set in a mlcroane-Sale dlsh.
S. ll loud or utensil on Glass Tray touches oven
walls, causing the tray to stop movtng. the tray
will automatically rotate in the opposite dlrec~
lion. This is normal.
7. Glass Tray can turn in either direction
Roller Ring
1. Roller Ring and oven lloor should be cleaned
lrequently to prevent excessive noise.
2. Roller Fling must always be used for cooking
along wrth Glass Tray.
3. Always replace Holler Fling and Glass Tray in
their proper positions.
INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Examine Your Oven
Unpack oven remove all packing materir
al and examine the oven lor any damA
ages such as dents. broken door latches
or cracks in the door. Nolily dealer imme
diately il oven is damaged, DO NOT
inslal it oven is damaged,
Placement-ct Oven
l Oven must be placed on a flat. stable
surlace For proper operation, the oven
must have sufficient air llow. Allow 3,
inches (7 6 cm) ol space on both srdes
oi the oven and 1-inch (2.5 cm) oi
space oi s ace on top ot even
a DO N0 block air vents
it they are blocked during operation.
the oven may be overheated and
damaged.
When usrng any cloth over the oven.
the air intake and exhaust should not
be blocked. Also should allow space
on back and both sides at oven prop—
erg.
b D NOTrplace oven near a hot
damp su ace such as a gas or elec'
trlc ran e or dishwasher
c. DO N0 operate oven when room
humidity is too high.
2 This oven was manufactured tor
household use only.
Grounding
Instructions
This appliance must be rounded. in
the event ol an electrical s on crrcuit.
grounding reduces the risk ot electric
shock by providing an escape Wrre lor the
electric current. This appliance IS
equipped With a cord haVin a grounding
Wire With a grounding plug. he plug must
be plug ed into an outlet that is properly
installe and grounded.
WARNING—Improper use of
the grounding plug can result in a risk
of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or servtce
person it the grounding instructions are
not complete! understood, or it doubt
exists as to w ether the appliance is prop-
erly grounded. If it is necessary to use an
extension cord, use only a three Wire
extensrori cord that has a three blade
grounding lug. and a three slot recepta-
cle that wil accept the plug on the appIi'
ance The marked rating 0
the extension cord
figs
should be equal to or
greater than the electri-
cal rating oi the appliance.
Power Supply
1. A short powerrsupply cord is prowded
to reduce the risks resulting lrom
becoming entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are
avai able and may be used it care is
exercised in their use.
3. It a long cord or extension cord is used.
(1) the marked electrical rating ol the
cord set or extension cord should be at
least as great as the electrical rating ot
the appliance. (2) the extension cord
must be a groundingrtype 3-Wlle cord.
and (3) 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
aCCidentaliy.
Wiring Requirements
1 The oven must be operated on a SEPr
ARATE ClRCUlT No other appliance
should share the circuit With the
microwave oven ll it does the branch
circuit (use may blow. the Circuit break?
er may trip, or the lood may cook slot ,
er than the times recommended in this
manual.
2, The VOLTAGE used must be the same
as specilied on this microwave oven
(120 V. 60 Hz). Using a higher voltage
is dangerous and may result in a tire or
another incident causing oven damage
Using a lower voltage Will cause slow
cooking. Panasonic is NOT responsible
for any damages resulting from the use
at the oven With any voltage other than
ecilied
3 he oven must be lug ed into atleast
a 15 AMP, 120 V0 T. 6 Hz GROUND-
ED OUTLET. Where a standard twor
prong outlet is encountered, it is the
personal responsibility and obligation ot
the consumer to have it replaced With a
properly grounded threerprong outlet.
TV / Radio Interference
1 Operation of the microwave oven may
cause interlerence to your radio, TV or
similar equipment
2. When there is interterence, it ma be
reduced or eliminated by taking t e lol—
IoWing measures
a Clean door and sealin surfaces ol
the oven. (See Care 0 Your
Microwave Oven}
b. Place the radio, V. etc. away from
g-‘ie microwave oven as tar as possi»
e.
c. Use a properly installed antenna to
obtain stronger signal reception
Safety Precautions
Follow These Salety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven
IMPORTANT
Proper cooking depends upon the power the
time set and quantity of food. It you use a
smaller portion than recommended and cook at
the time tor the recommended portion, tire
could result.
it HOME CANNING l DRVING FOODS / SMALL
QUANTITIES OF FOODS
- Do not use your oven lor home canning your
oven cannot maintain the load at the proper can—
ning temperature, Improperly canned lood may
spoil and be dangerous to consu'ne.
- Do not dry meats. herbs lrurts or vegetables in
your oven. Small quantities oi lood or loods With
low moisture content can dry out. scorch or catch
on lire it overheated
2) POPCORN
i Popcorn may be popped in a microwave oven
l corn popper. Microwave popcorn which pops in l
‘Ll s own package is also available Follow popcorn ‘
‘ manufactu directions and use a brand suit I
able [or the wattage oi your microwave oven 1
CAUTION: When using pro-packaged
microwave popcorn, follow recommended
package instructions. Check package weight i
belore using the Popcorn pad (see Popcorn l
Pad section). Set the oven tor the weight oi ,
the popcorn package ;
If these instructions are not followed. the pop- i
corn may not pop adequately or may ignite
and cause a tire. Never leave oven unattended
when popping popcorn Allow the popcorn bag to
cool before opening. always open the bag away
trorn your lace and body to prevent steam burns. .
J) DEEP FAT FRVING
- Do not attempt to deep lat try in your microwave
oven. Cooking oils may burst into ilames and may
cause damage to the oven and perhaps result in
burns. Microwave utensils may not be able to
Withstand the temperature oi the hot oil, and could
shatter or melt.
4) FOODS WITH NONPOHOUS SKINS
~ Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole eggs,
whole squash and sausages are examples ol
loads with nonporous skins. These types ol
loods must be pierced betore microwave cooking
to prevent their bursting
- Use lreUsh potatoes tor baking and cook until rust
done Use remmmgndfl weights lor gro
grammed cooking. Overcooklng ca sesde ehygra-
tiona rn r inalir.
5) GLASS TRAY l COOKING UTENSILS/ FOIL
~ Cooking utensils get hot during microwavtng. Heat
is transiened from the HOT iood to the container
and the Glass Tray. Use potholders when remov—
ing utensils lrorri the oven or when removing lids
or plastic wrap covers from cooking utensils, to
avaid burns
~ The glass tray wall get hot dunng cooking lt
should be allowed to cool belore handling or
belore paper products. such as paper plates or
microwave popcorn bags, are placed in the oven
for microwave cooking
~ When using Ioil, skewers warming rack or uten—
sils made at metal in the oven. allow at least t—
inch 12 5 crn'i oi space between metal material
and interior oven walls ll arcing occurs (sparkingl.
remove metal material lskewers etc) and or trans—
for to a nonrmetallic container
- Dishes Wllh metallic trim should not be used as
arcing may occur
~ ll an entree is heated in a loil tray. mairtain at
least I'Il'ICli (2 5 cm) spacing from the oven walls.
6) PAPER TOWELS l CLOTHS
~ DO NOT use paper towels or cloths which contain
a synthetic tiber woven into them. The synthetic
liber may cause the towel to ignite Use paper
toweling under superwsion.
7) BROWNING DISHES / OVEN COOKING
BAGS
- Browning dishes or grills are deSigned lor
microwave cooking only A!ways follow instruc~
tons proirided by the manufacturer. DO NOT pre—
heat browning dish more than 6 minutes
-ll an oven cooking bag is used lor microwave
cooking. prepare aocording to package directions
DO NOT use a wne tWisHie to close bag instead
use plastic ties. cotton string or a strip cut lrom the
open and ol the bad
8) THERMOMETERS
- DO NOT use a conventional meat thermometer in
your oven Arcmg may occur Microwave-sate
thermometers are available lor both meat and
candy
9) BABY FORMULA! FOOD
- DO NOT heal baby lorrnula or loud in Ihe
microwave oven The glass iar or surtace ol the
lood may appear warrn while the interiorcan be
so hot as to burn the inlants mouth and esopha—
us
18) REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS
- When reheating pastry products, check tempera—
lures ol any liltings before eating Some toods
have lillings which heal laster and can be
extremely hot. while the surlace remains warm to
the touch lax Jelly Donuts)
11) GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES
- DO NOT use the oven lor any reason other than
the preparation oi food.
- DO NOT leave oven unattended while in use.
Limited Warranty & Customer Services Directory
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANV‘ PANASONIC SALES COMPANY.
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRiC DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA
CORPORATION OF AMERICA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RtCQ INC.
Dire Ranascnic Way Ave 65 de Infahteiia Km 9 5
Secaucus New Jersey 07094 San Gabriei Iridtistriai Park
Carolina Puertu Rico 00955
Panasonic Microwave Oven Product
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Caverege
ii chr product apes not mark property because pi a oeiect iri matenais pr workmanship, Panasonic Consumer
Eie snrcs Company or Panasonic Sales Company (coi‘eciiveiy reterred (u as -the werrantor ) wiiir tor the
reng pi the pe'tcd rnarcarec on the chart below which starts with the pate pt onprnei purchase (”warranty
pe’iod'i a e Option ether tat repari ypur prcduct with new or reiurcrshec parts er rut rep‘ace it With a new or
a re’uibtshed p'ocuci The dECtStOh tp repar or repiace w i be made by the warrantui
PARTS LABOR
ALL PAHTSiExCEF—‘T MAGNETRON TUBE) 1 (ONE) VEAR t (oust VEAR
MAGNETRON TUBE 5 (FIVE) YEAR 1 (ONE) YEAR
"9 the “Labor" warranty penon there w i be no charge tor labor During the "Parts" warranty period. there
.ho charge to' parte You must Ca'ry—ii’i pr mart in your product during the wai'aiily period This
warranty oniy anp‘ies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Pump Rico This warranty is
extehced pniy to the urig‘nai purchaser or a new product which was not said “as rs" A purchase receipt or
other proot o the origirrai purchase da's rs required ipr warranty seryce
Carr -In or Mail-In Service
For ca’ry In or Ma‘i t't Service iri the Urited States cail I-SOOQI I-F’ANAUZGZ) or VrS‘I Panaschtc Web Site
htrp WWW panascnrc mm
For assistance in Puerto Rico caII Panasenrc Saies Company (787) 750 4300 or tax 083753 zero
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLV COVERS faiibies due to detects in n'atcitars or wornr‘ta'ish p. a‘id DOES NOT COVER
g ass piastrc pans temperature propesni inciucept and normai wear and tear or cosmetre damage The
waiia’t‘ry ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, C' ta Iuies which are caused by
producs riot suppitep by the warrantui. pr iariures which result train accidents. misuse abuse negiect,
mishanuirng. mrsappircatrpn aiteration iauity instaiiatrpn set—up adtusiments. misautusimcnt oi consumer
cpntrots improper maintenance power ime surge Iightriirig damage, moditication or commercrai use tsuch as
tri a hciet. chine restaurant or other business) rental use OI the product, service by anyone othe’ than a
Factory Servrcehier or other Authorized Servrceir or damage that is anrtbutabie to acts at Gad
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER "LIMITED WARRANTY
COVERAGE". THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS
WARRANTV, (As examples this exciudes damages to: test time. cost pi havrng someone rempve or rerinsiati
an mstaiied unit it appticabie oi travei to a'ld Imrii the servicer The items Iisted are not exciusrve but are ICir
illustration only i ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES. INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITV, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTV
Sane states do not allow the exclusrori or Imitation ct tncrdentai or confiequeniiai damages or limitations on
how iong an impiied warranty iasis, so the exciusrons may not apply to you
This warranty ctr/es you specrtrc iegai rights and you may also have others rights which vary (rom state to
state ii a pmb em with thrs product deyetops during pr any the warranty period you may contact your denier
01 Servicenier II the pion’sm IS not narrated to your saiistamioh then write to the warrantor's Consumer Maris
Department at the addresses tisied inf the warrantor
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED EV THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR
RESPONSIBILITV.
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Customer Service inguirles please contact:
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