Panasonic of North America AP6K51 Microwave Oven User Manual and Operating Instructions

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

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Panasonic
Operating Instructions
Safety Information
Precautions . ,. In5ide cover
Impartant Saieiy Ins|ructions. . . 1-3
Installation and Grounding
instructions. . . v . ”37A
Safety Precautions . 5—6
Operation
Coniru Pariei . . . . . . ..9
Starting in Use YourOven. , . . .io
Setting the CIock io
cniid Saieiy LOCK . . . . c . io
Seieciing Power & Cook Time. . . I1
Quick Min Feature . v v 11
Keep Warm Feaiure .. . . . M
Popcorn Features . .c .. . 42
More Less FeaIU'e v v v 12
Beverages . . .. .. v . . 12
InverierTurco Deircst Feature . .. . .13
Sensm Cook Feaiure is
Sensuf Reheat Feature t t . t 45
59mm Cook Chart . IG
Microwave Oven
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Models:
Operation
Microwave Recipes U v . v . I I7
Timer Feaiure (Klichen Timer Sianc
rime DeIay Siart) c c is
Microwave sncncurs i920
Food Characierisiics.. v v 2i
Cooking Techniques .. . 2122
Quick Guide is Ooeraiiun . . 25
Maintenance
Care and Cieamflg uiVour Microwave
Oven 23
Orde'i'ig Accessories Books etc 23
Beio'e Requesting Service 2:
Liniiieu Warraniy 4; Customer Service
Di'eciory. .. . . c .. 25
General Information
Cookware Guide; .
Specifications
Users Record ,. v .
Oven Coniponenzs Diagram
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN,
Para II’ISIIUCCIOHES en espafioli voIIee eI Iibro.
For assistance. pIeasa caII' 1»800-211-PANA(7262)
or send ermaiI ic- consumerproducis@pariasoriic com
or visit us at www panasomcvcom
For assistance grease caIl: 787-750-4300
or Visit us aI wwwpanasomcpmom
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P'Imed in China
Microyave Oven Safely
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provtded tmportant safety messages in thts manual and on your
appltance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
The rs the salety alert symbol lt is used to alert you to poten-
tral hazards that can Klll or hurt you and others
All safety messages wtll follow the safety alert symbol and
ether the word “DANGER ‘, ‘WARNlNG" or “CAUTlON” These
words mean
You can be killed or serrously injured rt
A DANGER you don't trnrnedlately lollow tnstructtcns
You can ue killed or seriously |n|ured ll
AWARNING you don't follow instructlons
CAUTlON rndicates a potenttally haz-
A GAUT|0N ardous situation whlchr tr not avolded.
may result to mmor or moderate injury.
All safety messages wrll tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to r
reduce the chance of lnjury‘ and tell you what can happen l' the lnstructlons r
are not followed.
PRECAIJTIONSEW
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE T0 ;
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(at Do not attempt to operate thrs oven wtth the door open srnce open-door
operallon can result tn harmful exposure to rnlcrowave energy. It l5 lmporr
lant not to defeat or tamper Wlll’l the salety lnterlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front lace and the door or allow
sell or cleaner resldue to accumulate on seallng surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it ls damaged lt is particularly lmponant that r
the oven door close properly and that there ts no damage to the' ‘
(1) door (bent),
(2) htnges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) door seals and seallng surlacesv
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repalred by anyone except properly
oualtlied servrce personnel, J
; Copynghted by Matsushita Electnc lndustrial Co. Ltd, 2003.
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 usmg this electric
appliance, basic safety precautions should be tollowed, including the iolIDWing,
. A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS l
_—Tp reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, tire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
t. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. Read and lollow the specitic “PRECAUTlONS TO AVOID POSSlBLE EXPO—
SURE TO EXCESSIVE MlCFiOWAVE ENERGY" lound on the inside lront
cover
This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet.
See GHOUNDING lNSTRUCTIONS‘ tound on page 4,
As With any cooking appliance, DO NOT leave oven unattended while in use.
Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the installation instruc'
tions found on page 3.
DO NOT cover or block any openings on this appliance
DO NOT store this appliance outdoors. DO NOT use this product near water?
tor example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement. or near a sWimrning 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 tor industrial or laboratory use The use oi 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, nonrabrasive soaps or detergents applied With a
sponge or salt cloth.
lo. 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
ll, DO NOT operate this appliance it it has a damaged cord or plug. it it is not
working properly, or ii it has been damaged or dropped
12. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away trorn heated surfaces.
lA. DO NOT let Cold hang over edge of a table or counter.
is This appliance should be sen/iced only by qualified service personnel. Contact
the nearest authorized serVice center tor examination, repair or adjustment.
16. Some products such as whole eggs With or Without shell, narrow neck bottles
and sealed containers—tor example, closed glass larsAmay explode and
should not be heated in this oven.
17. To reduce the risk oi lire in the oven cavity.
(a) Do not overcook food Carelully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or
other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to tacilitate cooking.
(b) Remove Wire lWlSHieS trom paper or plastic bags before placing bag in
oven.
(c) I! material inside the oven ignites, keep oven door closed, turn oven
ott, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
id) 00 NOT use the saint; tor storage purposes DO NOT leave paper
products, cooking utensils or load in the cavity when not in use.
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A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
tB Liqulos. such as water, cottee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the
bolllng polnt wrthout appearing to be DOIIII’lg Vlsrble bubbling when the con-
lalner ls removed from the microwave oven Is not always present 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 rlsk oi Injury to persons.
Ia) STIR THE LIQUID BOTH BEFORE AND HALFWAV THROUGH
HEATING IT.
(to) Do not heat water and oil, or fats together. The iilm oi oil will trap
steam, and may cause a violent eruption.
(0) Do not use straight-sided contalners wrth narrow necks
(dl Alter heatlng. allow the contalner to stand in the mlcrowave oven tor a
short llrne betore removing the container.
19. Do NOT cook dlreotly on the turntable. n can Crack. cause Injury or damage
ID the oven,
A CAUTION
TO AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK:
DO NOT remove outer panel lrom oven Repalrs must be done only by a qualllled serv
ice person
To REDUCE THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO MICROWAVE l 1
ENERGY: /» ‘
DO NOT tamper WIth. or make any ad|ustments or repalrs to Door,
Control Panel Frame. Satety Interlock Swwehes. or any other pan
oI oven. mlcrowave leakage may result.
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE:
l. DO NOT operate the oven empty. The microwave energy WIII
retlect contlnuously throughout the oven causrng overheating and
damage, it Iood or Water Is not present to absoib energy.
2. DO NOT store flammable matenals nexttu, on top of, or in the
oven
3 DO NOT dry clothes. newspapers or other materlals in the oven, or use newspaper or
paper bags tor CDOklng
DO NOT hlt orstrlke Control Panel Damage to controls may occur
Do NOT use recycled paper products unless the paper product IS labeled as sale tor
mlcrowave oven use Flecyled paper products may contaln impurities whlch may
cause sparklng
TO AVOID THE RISK OF SCALDING:
POT HOLDERS Should always be used when rel'l'lovlng ltems from the oven. Heat IS
translerred lrorn the HOT tooo to the cooklng contalner and from the contalner to the
Glass Tray. The Glass Tray can also be very HOT alter removmg the cooklng container
from the overt.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For proper use ol your oven read remalnlng salety cautions and operatlng rnstructlons.
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U; 7) a; Page 5
A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continuedl
Glass Tray
1 DO NOT operate the oven without the Roller Fling 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 Verity 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 tor this oven DO NOT substi—
tute any other glass tray
4 lithe Glass Tray is hot. allow to cool betore cleaning or placmg in water.
5 DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray Always place food in a microwave
Sale dlsl’t, or on a rack Set in a rnlcrowave Sale dlsh.
6 Il lood 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 Holler Fling and oven floor should be cleaned lrequently to prevent
excessive neise
2 Always replace the Roller Ring and the Glass Tray in their proper positions
3 The Roller Fling must always be used tor cooking along with the Glass Tray.
INSTALLATION AND
1 GROUNDING INQTRUQTIONS
Examine Your Oven
Unpack oven. remove all packing material and examine the oven for any dam—
age such as dents. broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notity dealer
immediately it oven is damaged. Do NOT install it oven is damaged.
Placement of Oven
T The oven must be placed on a llat, stable suriace. Place the front suriaoe ot
the door three inches or more lrorn the counter top edge to avoid accidental
tipping ot the microwave oven during normal use. For proper operation, the
oven must have sufficient air flow, Allow a—incnes (7,6 cm) oi space on both
sides oi the oven and their (2.5 cm) or space on top ot the oven.
(a) DO NOT block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven
may be overheated and damaged
(o) Do NOT place oven near a not. damp surlace such as a gas or electric
range, or dishwasher
(0) DO NOT operate oven when roorn humidity is excesswe.
2 This oven is manuiactured tor household use only It is not approved or tested
tor commercial or marine use.
Installation
1 DO NOT block air vents if they are blocked during operation, the oven may
overheat. II the Oven overheats. a thermal salety device will turn the oven oil
The oven will remain inoperable until it has cooled.
2 tr the oven is designed tor installation into a wall cabinet by using the proper
trim kit available from a local Panasonic dealer Follow all instruction packed
with the Kit
INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING
.. w lNSTRUCTlONS (continued)
AWARN "G —IMPFt0FEFt USE OF THE GROUNDING PLUG
CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKt
Consult a qualitieu electrician or servloe person it the grounding instructions are not coni-
pletely understood. or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded ll it
is necessary to use an extenslon cord. use only a three Wire extenslon cord that has a
three prong polarized grounding plug, and a three slot receptacle that will accept the plug
on the appliance. The marked rating ot the extension cord should be equal to or greater
than the electrical rating ot the appliance.
Grounding Instructions
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED. In the event Ol an elecmcal short clrcult.
grounding reduces the risk ol electric shock by prowding an escape wire lor 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.
- Plug into properly installed and grounded 3 prong outlet.
- DO NOT remove ground prong.
- DO NOT use an adapter.
Power Supply
t. A short powerrsupply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting rrcni becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used it care is exercised
in their use Do not let cord hang over edge at a table or counter
is It along cord or extenSlon cord is used, (1 ) the marked electrical rating or the cord set
or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating oi the appliance [2]
the extension cord must be a groundingtype a-wre cord. and to] the longer cord
should be arranged so that lt Wlll not drape over the Counter top or table- ‘
top where it can be pulled on by chlldren or tripped over aooldentally. {Q}; 6
Wiring Requirements
The oven must be operated on a SEPARATE ClRCUIT. No other appliance should share
the Circuit With the microwave oven ll it does. the branch circuit fuse may blow or the Cl!-
euit breaker rnay trip. The oven must be plugged into at least a 20 AMP. l20 your. 60 Hz
GROUNDED OUTLET. Where a standard two—prong outlet ls encountered. lt lS the
personal responslhllity arid obllgatlon oi the consumer to have it replaced With a property
grounded three-prong outlet. The VOLTAGE used must be the same as specllied on this
microwave oven (120 v. 60 Hz). Usmg a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a
tire or oven damage Using a lower voltage will cause slow cooking Panasonic is NOT
responsible lor any damages resulting from the use ot the oven With any voltage other
than specified
TV / Radio Interference
T Operatton oi the microwave oven may cause intenerence to your radio, TV or similar
equipment
2, When there is interlerence. it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the tollewtng
measures:
(at Place the radio, TV. etc. away from the microwave oven as far as possible.
(bl Use a properly installed antenna to obtain stronger signal reception.
(cl Clean door and sealing surlaces ol the oven. (See Care and Cleaning at Your
Microwave Oven)
A Safety Precautions
Foiiow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven
IMPORTANT
Proper cooking depends upon the power, the time setting and quantity of
tood. It you use a smaller portion than recommended but cook at the time
tor the recommended portion, tire could result.
1) HOME CANNING / STERILIZING / DRVING FOODS /
SMALL QUANTITIES OF FOODS
- DO NOT use your oven ior home canning Vour oven cannot maintain the iood
at the proper canning temperature. The tood may be contaminated and then
spoii
- DO NOT use the microwave oven to sterilize objects [baby botties, etc.). it is
diiticult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for steriiization.
- DO NOT dry meats. herbs, Iruits or vegetabies in your oven. Srnail quantities
of tood or toads wtth iow morsture content can dry out. scorch or catch on tire it
overheated
2) POPCORN
Popcorn may be popped in a microwave oven corn popper Microwave pop—
corn which pops in its own package is aiso availabie Foilow popcorn manu- i
iactureis‘ directions and use a brand surtabie tor the cooking power at your r
microwave oven.
CAUTION: When using pro—packaged microwave popcorn. you can toilow
recommended package instructions or use the popcorn pad (reter to page 12).
otherWise. the popcorn may not pop adequateiy or may ignite and cause a
I tire. Never leave oven unattended when popping popcorn. Aliow the popcorn
i bag to cool betore opening. aiways open the bag away irom your tace and
I body to prevent steam burns. I
3) DEEP FAT FRYING
' DO NOT deep ial ity in your microwave oven. Cooking oiis may burst into flames
and may cause damage to the oven and perhaps result in burns. Microwave utensris
may not Withstand the temperalure or the hot DiI and can shatter or meit
4) FOODS WITH NONPOHOUS SKINS
' DO NOT COOK/REHEAT WHOLE EGGS, WITH OR WITHOUT THE SHELL.
Steam ouiidup in whoie eggs may cause them to explode, and possibly damage the
oven or cause iniury Heheaiing SLICED hardrbotled eggs and cooking SCRAMBLED
eggs is safe,
~ Potatoes. apples. whole squash and sausages are exampies ot Ioods With non-
porous skins These types at foods must be pierced before microwave cooking to
prevent them itom expiooing
CAUTION: Cooking dry or oid potatoes can cause tire.
] A Safety Precautions (continued)
5) GLASS TRAY / CO0K|NG CONTAlNERS / F0|L
~ Cookrng comatners get hot dunng mtcrowavtng Heat rs translerred Irom the
HOT food to the contalner and the Glass Tray. Use pot holders when rernovtng
contatners from the oven or when removtng |ldS or plastic wrap covers lrom
cooklng contalners. to avoid burns.
- The Glass Tray thl get hot durtng cooktng It should be allowed to cool belore
handllng or belore paper producls. such as paper plales or mtcrowave popcorn
bags, are placed In the oven lor mlcrowave cooklng
- When uswng toil In the oven, allow at least 1'lrlch (2.5 cm) ol space between
toll and Interlpr oven walls or door
- Dishes Wl1h metallic tnm should not be used. as arclng may occur.
6) PAPER TOWELS / CLOTHS
- DO NOT use paper towels or cloths whtoh contatn a synthettc fiber woven Into
them The synthettc hber may cause the towel to lgnlle Use paper towellng
under supervlslon.
7) BROWNING DISHES I OVEN COOKING BAGS
- Browntng dtshes or gnlls are deswgned lor mlcrowave cooklng only. Always tol—
low IHSIVUCIIOHS provlded by the manufacturer DO NOT preheal browning dlsh
more than 6 mtnules.
~ ll an even cooktng bag IS used lcr mtcrowave cooking. prepare accordtng to
package drrecltons DO NOT use a wtre IwrsHte to close bag, Instead use
plasltc Iles. cotton strlng or a strip cut lrom the open end ol the bag.
8) THERMOMETEHS
- DO NOT use a conventronal meat thermometer In your oven. Arctng may
occur Mtcrowave-sale lhermometers are avatlable lor both meal and candy.
9) BABY FORMULA/ BABY FOOD
- DO NOT heat baby Iormula or baby iood In the mtcrowave oven The glass tar
or surface of the food may appear warm Whlle the interlor can be so hot as to
burn the Infant‘s mouth and esophagus.
10) REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS
- When reheattng pastry products, check temperatures 01 any hlltngs belore eat-
tng. Some Ioods have Itllings whtoh heat faster and can be exlremely hat. whtle
the surtace rematns warm to the touch (ex. Jelly Donuts).
11) GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES
- DO NOT use the oven lor any purpose other lhan the preparatton pl food.
n WSMpecifications
7 NN—S654BF
Power Source 17297\/. 60 Hz
Power Consumption 12.7 Arno 60 W
1.300 W
11 V‘n” X 20 7's" X 15 Vt"
(301 mm x 518 mm x 404 mm)
Cooking Power.’” 7
Outside Dll'l'leflSanS
(H xvv x D)
Oven Cavity Dimensions 8 x 14 fit“ x 15 Wm”
( v (225 mrn x 375 mm x 386 mm) ‘
Operating Frequency 2450 MHz 1
Net Weight-
‘1EC Test procedure
Approx. 23 lbs (10175759 '
Specriications subject to change without notice.
User’s Record
The serial number 01 this product may be
tound on the back side of the oven or the Model No.
left Side of the control panel, You Should
note the model number and the Serial num— Serial N04
her or “115 oven in the space prov|ded and
retain this book as a permanent record 01
your purchase ior future reference
7 7 Oven Componé
Date of Purchase W
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