Panasonic of North America AP8251 Microwave Oven User Manual 8
Panasonic Appliance Company of America Microwave Oven 8
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Exhibit 7 a; 8 ACLAP8251 Quiz-“Tan Operating Instructions Microwave Oven 9an Damp +5 Model MQS1395 a MQS1095 MMD 1019; Hi? «fit. Kazpiffi 800034QSMQ (p#2 10/2298) Printed in U.S.A. Panasonic Consumer E|ectmnics Company Division oi Matsushlta Electric Corporation 0! America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus. New Jersey 07094 Thankyoufurpurchasing the Qtramr Microwave Oven. PRECAUTlONS TO AVOlD POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. it is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent) (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened) (3) door seals and sealing surfaces. (d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. STAPLE YOUR RECEIPT HERE. If you have any questions or it seems there is a problem with the oven, Contact PANASONIC I QUASAR I TECHNICS Customer Call Center (or assistance, 1—800~211-PANA(7262) (9 am. - 9 p.rn., E.S.T.. toll free). The serial number at this product ma be lound on the right side of the oven dolor Model No" opening. You should note the model number and the serial number of this oven in the space Serial N°~ provided and retain this book as a permanent record ol your purchase (or future reference. Date 5“ PWChasef___—————— © Copyrighted by Metsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Before Operation Precautions Ior Microwave Energy t Safety Instructions. Installation Instruct ns Grounding Instructions . Satety Precautions Cookware and Utensi Feature Diagram. Control PaneL Operation Setting the Clock... Using the Time Popcorn .. uto Reheat Power 81 Time Se ng Let's Start to Use Your Oven . Inside Front Cover Child Satety Lac uto Cook Pads cod Characteri Cooking Techniques ‘DE'rosflng m6“ q Maintenance Care of Your Microwave Oven Parts and Accessories Order For Before Requesting Service Warranty and Service Center Technical Specifications Quick Guide to Operation Bottom of thls page / Back Cover v MOS 1095 M03 1395 Power consumption: 12.5 Amps, 1450 W ’ mps, 1550 W Output“ 1100 W 1100 W Outside Dimensions 12” x 21’la“ x 16W," 12” x 20" x 143/15" (H x W x D): (306 x 555 x 425mm) (306 x 510 x 360mm) Oven Cavity Dimensions 915” x 14‘5/u"x 15"/.s" 9” x 13W x 135!“" (H x W x D): (232 x 380 x 402mm) (229 x 353 x 338mm) Operating Frequency: 2.450 MHz 2,450 MHz Uncrated Weight (Approx.): 381bs. (17.2 kg) 34 lbs. (15.3 kg) 'IEC 705-38 Test Procedure used Spec'flications subject to change without notice. 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 tollowed. including the following: WARN I NG—To reduce the risk of burns. electric shock, tire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: (c) it materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven pit, and disconnect the power cord, or shut oft power at the luse or circuit breaker panel. 1, Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2 Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY," found on back oi the tram cover. , This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to property grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found on page 3. Install 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. 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. placing bag in oven. (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. General Use 1. DO NOT tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. DO NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs must be done only by a qualflied service person. . . . . . . , 2. DO NOT operate the oven empty. The microwave energy will 7' Use II“? 8???ng MM” "5 “eased “T3 as descnbed mm; reflect continuously throughout the oven causing overheating, manna . ”5.2 ”mi”! c m'“ 5' vapors. .°' non— ° N tood or water is not present to absorb energy This could produds '" the applianceThis type °f we" 3 spectlically damage the oven and result in a risk of tire designed to heat or cook it is not designed Ior industrial or ' laboratory use.The use of corrosive chemicae in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and my result in radiation leaks 8. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door. use only mild. non-abrasive snaps or detergents applied With a sponge or soft cloth. g_ gfpgsiiififlfzinui? use ”us appliance, unless closely 3, DO NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or any other non4 food products. DO NOT clean this oven w'nh any product 10- DD "0‘ °P9fale this appliance If it has a damaged cord 01 that is labeled as containing corrosive chemicals. The PlUQ, II II is "01 working properly. 07 II II has been damaged heating oI corrosove chemicals in thls oven can cause or drapped. radiation leaks. II- D0 “OI immerse cord or PIUQ in water. 4. DO NOT dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in oven, 12. Keep cord away from heated suffices. or use newspapers or paper bags for cooking. Fire could 13. Do not let cord hang over edge at a table or counter. result. . _ , ,. , 5. DO NOT use recycled paper products unless the paper 14. This appliance should be sen/iced only by qualmed servrce product is labeled as sale for microwave oven “u personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility tor Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may examination, repair or adiustrnent, cause sparks, and result in tires when used. I5“ Some products SPCh as whole eggs, narrow “Ck bottles 6. DO NOT hit or strike control panel, Damage to controls may and sealed containers—tor example. closed glass |ars——rnay occur. Fire could result explode and should not be heated in this oven. 16 To reduce the risk of tire in the oven cavity' 7. POT HOLDERS should always be used when removing ‘ ' items from the oven. Heat is transferred lrorn the HOT tood (a) Do not overcook tood. Caretulty attend appliance it paper, to the cooking container and from the cooking container to plastic. or other combustible materials are placed inside the the Glass Tray. The Glass Tray can be very HOT after oven to facilitate cooking, removing cooking container from oven. (b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags Delete a DO NOT store flammable materials next to, on top oI, or in the oven. These could be fire hazards. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For proper use of your oven read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions. .2. INSTALLATION & GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Examine Your Oven Unpack oven, remove all packing material and examine the oven tor any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door Notity dealer immediately i1 oven is damaged. DO NOT install fl oven is damaged. Placement of Oven 1. Oven must be placed on a tlat, stable suriace, For proper operation. the oven must have sufficient airflow. Allow 3-inches (7.6 cm) oi space on both sides oi the oven and l~inch (2.5 cm) of space on top of oven. 5. DO NOT block air vents. Ii they are blocked during operation. the oven may overheat. It the oven overheatsI atherrnal salety device Will turn the oven oft. The oven will remain inoperable until it has cooled. b. DO NOT place oven near a hot, damp surtace such as a gas or electric range. c. DO NOT operate oven when room humidity is too high, 2.This oven was manutactured lor household use only. Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded. In the event at an electrical short circuit. grounding reduces the risk oi electric shock by providing an escape wire forthe 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—Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualitied electrician or service person it the grounding instructions are not completely understood or it doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. it 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 oI 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 lrom 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. 3. It a long cord or extension cord is used, (a) the marked electrical rating oi the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (b) the extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and (c) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape overthe counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children ortnpped over accidentally. Vtfiring Requirements 1,The oven must be on a SEPARATE CIRCUIT. No other appliance should share the circuit with the microwave oven. ti h does, the branch circu‘t tuse may blow, the circuit breaker may trip, or the food may cook slower than the times recommended in this manual. 2 The VOLTAGE used mustpe the same as specified on this microwave oven (120 V, 60 Hz). Using a higher voltage is dan- gerous and may result in a fire or other incident causing oven damage. Using a lower voltage will cause slow cooking. Panasonic is NOT responsible tor damage resulting trom 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 personal responsibility and obligation of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong outlet TV! Radio Interference 1. Operation ot the microwave oven may cause intenerence to your radio, TV or similar equipment 2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the loliowing measure . a. Clean door and sealing surlaces ot the oven. (See Care at Your Microwave Oven) 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. ,l ‘ui M ii i , Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven Proper cooking depends upon the power, the time set and the quantity or food. It you use a smaller portion than recommended and cook at the time tor the recommended portion. tire could result. l) HOME CANNING I DRYING FOODS I SMALL QUANTITIES OF FOODS - DO NOT use your oven ior home canning, your oven cannot maintain the food at the proper canning temperature. improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume. - DO NOT dry meats, herbs, iruits or vegetables in your oven. Small quantities oi food or loods With low moisture content can dry out, scorch or catch entire ii overheated 2) POPCORN Popcorn may be popped in a microwave oven corn popper. Microwave popcorn which pops in its own package is also available. Follow popcorn manufacturers‘ directions and use a brand suitable lor the wattage oi your microwave oven. CAUTION: When using prepackaged microwave popcorn, follow recommended package instructions. Check package weight beiore using the Popcorn pad (see Popcorn Pad section). Set the oven lor the weight of the popcorn package. it these instructions are not followed, the popcorn 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 Irom your lace and body to prevent steam bums. 3) DEEP FAT FRYING - DO NOT attempt to deep tat 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 oili and could shatter or mail. 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, whole eggs, egg yolks, whole squash and sausages are examples of loods with nonporous skins. These types ol loods must be pierced before microwave cooking to prevent their bursting. - Use iresh potatoes ior baking and cook until just done. Use recommended weights ior programmed cooking. Overcooking causes dehydration and may result in atire. G) LIQUIDS - Heated liquids can erupt t not mixed with air. DO NOT heat liouids in your microwave even without iirst stirrino, 7) GLASS TRAY I COOKING UTENSILS I FOIL - Cooking utensils get hot during microwaving, Use pothoiders when removing utensils trom the oven or when removing lids or plastic wrap covers lrom cooking utensils to avoid burns. -The Glass Tray will get hot during cooking. It should be allowed to cool beiore handling or beiore paper products, such as paper plates or microwave popcorn bags, are placed in the oven tor microwave cooking, . When using ioil, skewers. warming rack or utensils made of metal in the oven, allow at least 1~inch (2.5 cm) oi space between metal material and interior oven walls. li arcing occurs (sparking), remove metal material (skewers, etc.) and/or transfer to a non-metallic container. - Dishes with metallic trim should not be used, as arcing may occur, 8) PAPER TOWELS I CLOTHS - DO NOT use paper towels or cloths which contain a synthetic fiber woven into them. The synthetic fiber may cause thetowel 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 manuiacturer. DO NOT preheat browning dish more than 6 minutes. . Ii an oven cooking bag is used (or microwave cooking. prepare according to package directions. DO NOT use a wire twistetie to close bag. 10)THERMOMETEH5 . DO NOT use a conventional meat thermometer in your oven, Arcing may occur. Microwave—sale thermometers are available for both meat and candy. 11) BABY FORMULA I FOOD — DO NOT heat baby iorrnula or load in the microwave oven. The glass jar or surface of the lood may appear to be only warm while the interior can be so hot as to burn the infant’s mouth and esophagus. 12) REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS - When reheating pastry products. check temperatures of any liliirigs belore eating. Some toads have iiIIings which heat iaster and can be extremely hot while the suriace remains warm to the touch (ex. Jelly Donuts). 13) GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES - DO NOT use the oven lor any reason other than the preparation oi loud. - DO NOT leave oven unattended while in use, ITEM MICROWAVE COMMENTS F Yes, Ior Small strips oi toil can be molded around thin parts or meat or poultry to Aluminum Foil Shielding only prevent overcooking. Arc‘ing can occur it toil is too close to oven wall or it A too much toil is used. Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking only. Check Browning Dish Yes browning dish iniormation [or instructions and heating chart. Do not preheat tor more than 6 minutes. Brown paper bags No May cause a lire in the oven. Dinnerware r Labeled “Microwave-Sate" Yes Check manulactureis' use and care directions tor use in microwave heating. Some dinnerware may state on the back of the fish, “Oven-Microwave Sale". Other Dinnerware 7 Use CONTAINER TEST below. Disposable polyester Yes Some trozen loads are packaged in these dishes. Can be Paperboard Dishes purchased In weary stores. ii: at; 32:3 N0 Metal handle may cause arcing. Frozen Dinner Tray Frozen dinners may be heated in toil tray, it tray ls less than “fr-inch (2 cm) Metal Yes high. Place loll tray in center oi oven. LeaVe at least 1einch (2.5 cm) space between foil tiay and oven walls. Heat only i loll tray in the oven at a time. Microwave-sate Yes For containers more than glririi:ri (2 cm) deep, remove lood and place in a similar size microwavesale container. Glass Jars Yes. _ Removevlid. Heat lood until just warm, not HOT. Most glass Jars are not 4 use caution heat resistant. Do not use tor cooking. Glassware Heat Resistant Ideal tor microwave cooking and browning. Oven Glassware s V“ (See CONTAINER TEST below). Ceramics Metal Bakeware No Not recommended lor use in microwave ovens. Metal Twist—Ties No May cause arcing which could cause a tire in the oven, Follow manuiacturers‘ directions. Close bag with the nylon tie provided, a strip Oven Cooking Bag Yes cut lrorn the and oi the bag or a piece oi cotton string. Do not close with metal twist-tie. Make six ‘lrinch (1 cm) slits near the closure. Use to warm cooked foods and to cook foods that require short cooking Pap” P'a‘es & “95 Y“ J times such as hot dogs. PaperTowsls H. Napkins Yes Use to warm rolls and sandwiches by microwave. Parchment Paper Ves Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Sate for use in microwave, microwave/convection and conventional ovens. Plastic Nficrowave<5ale Cookware Yes Should be labeled, “Suitable lor Microwave Heating] Check manulacturers' directions lur recommended uses. Reheat & Stcmge Yes. Some microwavesafe plastic dishes are not suitable tor cooking loods with hig't use caution lat or sugar content. The heat lrorn hot food may cause the plastic to warp. Melamine No This material absorbs microwave energy. Dishes get HOTI Plastic Foam Cups Yes Plastic toarri will melt il toads reach a high temperature. Use to bring loads to a low sewing temperature. Ham Wrap Yes Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and prevent spatiering. Should be labeled “Suitable For Microwave H§ting". Check package directions. Use only for short term reheating and to bring Sl’awv ”Ck“ WW“ Yes tood to a low servlrig temperature Thermometers Microwave-sate, only Yes Use only microwave-sale meat and randy thermometers. Conventional No Not suitable for use in microwave oven, will cause sparks and get hot. Wax paper Yes Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture. CONTAINER TEST TO TEST A CONTAINER FDR SAFE MlCFtOWAVE OVEN US ' oven along with the container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at (P100) HIGH. Ii the container is microwave oven-sale . the container 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 tor plastic containers. (transparent to microwave energy) iii a i~cup glass measure with water and place it in the microwave BEFORE CLEANING: Unplug at socket of the oven. If impossible, leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on. AFTER CLEANING: Be sure to replace the Roller Ring and GI - Tray in the proper position and press Stop/Re‘ad to clear the screen. Inside of the oven: Wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used lithe oven gets very dirty. The use of harsh detergents or abrasives is not recommended. Glass Tray: Remove and wash in warm, soapy water or in a dishwasher. Oven Door: ' Wipe with a soft cloth when steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door. During cooking. especially under high humidity conditions, steam is given oft from food. (Some steam will condense on cooler surfaces, such as the oven door This is normal.) ®or barrier film. ' Inside surface is covered with 19 not remove. .. g. . For more inlormation regarding microwave cooking, order our new COOKING GUIDE (58 pages 01 recipes & charts). DESCRIPTION Instruction I Operating Manual (this book) COOKING GUIDE Glass Tray (see Care of Your Microwave Oven above) Roller Fling Assembly Outside oven surfaces. Clean with a damp cloth, To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into ventilation openings. Control Panel: ' Covered with a removable protective film to prevent scratches during shipping. Small bubbles ———~— may appear under this film. (Hint - To remove film, apply masking or clear tape to an exposed corner and pull gently.) ' If the control panel becomes wet, clean it with a soft dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on the Control Panel. Roller Ring and oven cavity floor: Wipe the bottom surlace of the oven with mild detergent water or window cleaner and dry. Roller Ring may be washed in mild soapy water or dishwasher. These areas should be kept clean to avoid excessive noise. PART NUMBER PRICE 800034QGAAQ ® BOGOBBZSOAP $9.49 ' Aosotsseuop (Maswgs) - 18 79- A06014000APiM031395) . 24m . B290D5940AP(MQ51095) — 5.43. 8290D9330AP (MQSISQS) - 10.99» For pricing quotes, call or write the Parts & Literature Depanment at the phone or address listed below. Please have your credit card information readily available. Shipping at handling are not included Price & availability subject to change. Sorry, no GOD’S. PANASONIC SERVlCES COMPANY 20421 with Avenue South Kent, WA 95032 (800) 83379626 » Phone (800) 237-9050 . FAX -6- 12) 6) 10) _11) —13) @ Door Release Button 61) Internal Air Vents @ Door Safety Lock System @ External Air Vents G) Control Panel (D Identification Plate @ Glass Tray % Roller Ring 1_ WW‘ 2) AUTO REHEAT Pad re . lei 3) AUTO DEFFIOST Paw a) Auto Cook Pads“; m 5) POWER LEVEL Paw?» 5) Number Pads 7) POPCORN Pada’ fi) 5) SERVING/WEIGHTPadG”) 9) QUICK MIN Pazfplfl) 10) CLOCK Pacufl) 11) TIMER Padrp £1) 12) HOLD/CLEAR Pod Before cooking: One tap clears your instruction. During cooking: One tap terrporarily stops the cooking process. A second tap cancels all your instructions and the time ol day or out appears in the Display Window. 13) START Pad One tap allows oven to begin lunctioning. If door is opened or HOLD/CLEAR Pad is pressed once during oven operation, START Pad must be pressed again to restart oven. Door Release Button (a) Just press itto open the door. it the door is opened during the cooking process. the cooking process will pause, Cooking will resume as soon as the door is closed and the START Pad is pressed. The oven light Will stay on or wrll turn on wheneverthe door is opened. Beep Sound When a pad is pressed correctly, a beep will be heard. if a pad is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit did not or cannot accept the instruction. The oven will beep twice between programmed stages. At the end ol any completed program. the oven will beep 5 times. 1. Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet. The oven automatically displays weights in imperial (oz/lb). Display Window 2. If you Wish to use metric (g/kg): Press Startto convert to metric. Verity your selection in the Display Window. Dot appears in Display Window. Press. New enjoy cooking with your Panasonic microwave. This teature allows you to display the time 01 day. The oven w_i|l operate without setting the clock, ExamplezTo set 12:34 AM or PM. Press crackpad, MM 1. Press Dot flashes. 2. 1 r Entertime of day 1 : using number pads. I 2.3 Ll 7 a Dot continues flashing. 3. Press clock again to set time oi day. Dot stops flashing. NOTES: 1.To reset the clock, repeat step 1 through 3. 2. The Clock W|ll retain the Time at Day as long as electricity is supplied. 3. Clock is a 12 hour display. 4. Oven will not operate while dot is flashing. This leature allows you to manually set the power and time tor microwave cooking. Press POWEI Level pad until desired power appears in the Display Window. See Chartb low. Example: To cook at EDIUM Power lor1 minute 30 seconds. Display Window P50 2. Enter cooking time using number pads. Display Wlndaw counts down. I 45.9 Press. 4. At the and of cooking, live beeps sound and I] or Dot Time of day appears. Power Level “/e Power once P100 HIGH) twice dEF DEFFtOST) 3 times P 70 MEDIUM-HIGH) 4times P 50 MEDIUM) 5 times P 30 MEDIUM-LOW) 6 times P 10 LOW) NOTES: 1. For more than one stage cooking, repeat steps 1 it 2 lor each stage of cooking belore pressing Start pad. Maximum number ol stages ior cooking is 3 stages. 2. When selecting P100 (HIGH) power for the lirst stage. you may begin at step 2. 3. Two beeps will sound between each stage of programming. Five beeps will sound at the end at the entire sequence. 4. When selecting P100 (HIGH) power, the maximum time recommended is 99 minutes 99 seconds. 5. For reheating, use P100 (HIGH) for liquids. P 70 (MEDIUM-HIGH) lor most foods and P 50 (MEDIUM) lor dense loods. This feature allows to 1) Use'nasa TIMER. 2) Program STAN "m‘ -r cooking is completed. 3) Program DELAY me for beginning cooking. T0 §gtTlMER: 5 la WI daw Display Window Cl goes blank. Press once. 2. r 1 3 Enter tlme using Number 500 l 5 ' pads (up to 99 minutes 7 and 99 seconds). T Activate TIMER Pro ra l 3. Timerwill count down. SM No cooking will occur, Press once. 4. At the end of the time' 5 beeps sound and or Dot Time ol day appears. NOTES: t.When the first/second stage has finished, a two beep signal sounds. At the end at the program, the oven will beep live times 2 it oven door is opened during the TIMEH/DELAYISTAND Time. the time in the Display Window will continue to count down. 3. DELAY Start cannot be programmed before any Auto Control Feature. This' |S to prevent the starting temperature at thefoodlrom rising before delrosting or cooking begins. Achange in the starting temperature would cause inaccurate cooking results 4.Timer can be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. To Set DELAY Time: ’ z 7. n ut t r s r p “9 °. —> r . —> go Cookmg -—> E” Program. Press Enter DELAY Press. once. time using number pads. ' Cooking will start after DELAY time has expired. To Set STAND Time: nput up to age Cooking Program =n= Press Enter STAND Press, once. time using number padsr ' STAND time will coum down alter cooking occurs. For use with prepackaged Popcorn bags. Example: To pop 3.0 01. package of microwave popcorn. Press Popcorn pad until package weight appears in the Display Window. See Chart below. Dis d Verity packaged weight. Press twice. Cooking time appears. Press. Display Window counts down. 3. At the end at cooking, five beeps sound and Of Dot Time of day appears. P73“ corn , Popcorn pad $25th | Tlme W" 3.5 02» (99 9) will vary (Wice 3.0 oz. (90 9) depending three times 1.75 oz. (50 g) 0“ Size and wattage ol oven NOTES: 1. Popcorn packages should be at room temperature. 2. Place bag in oven according to manulacturefs directions. 3, Pop one bag at a time. 4. After popping, allow bag to cool. Carefully open bag away tromlace and body. since popcorn and steam are extremely hot 5. NEVER leave the oven unattended when popping popcorn. 5. Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag. CAUTION: If prepackaged popcorn is ol 3 different weight than the recommended weight, do not use the preset popcorn settings. Set Power Level and Time according to the manulacturer's instructions. This feature allows you to reheat up to 4 servings. Exampleflo reheat 2 servings. Press Auto Reheat appears in the Display Window. See Chart below. pad until desired number of servings QLs‘ glay Window 1’ E’ Press 2 times (2x), 2 Cooking time appears. LI, 00 Press. Display Window ' counts down. 35 9 3. At the end oi cooking D or (BBL, Dot Time ol day appears. Press Auto Reheat Average pad to indicate Sewing Time number or servings 5le once 4 - 6 oz. wtll vary twtca 8 oz. depending three times 12 oz. on size and four limes 16 oz. wattage of oven NOTES: For best results, lollow these recommendations: 1,All foods must be previously cooked. 2. Foods should always be covered loosely with plastic wrap, wax paper or casserole lid. . All loods should have a covered stand lime of 3 to 5 minutes. .Do NOT reheat bread and pastry products using Auto Reheat. Use manual power and time instead. 5. DO NOT reheat beverages. 6. Ttmes are based on an approximate serving size of 4 oz,. . A plate of food is normally 3 . 4 servings. _1o. This leature allows you to set and/or add cooking limes easily in multiples of one minute. To Set Cooking Time: Example: 5 minutes MM Set waking time. Power level is Press. P100 (HlGH) + (up to 10) Cooking begins and Display Window LI. 5 9 counts down. Press. 3. At the end at cooking. 5 beeps sound and So, 13:39 Do I Time at day appears NOTES: 1. To use with other power levels. Press Power Lewrl, then Quick Min. 2.1! you use Quick Min, you can not use the Number Pads or vice verse. 3. Press Quick Min to add more time during cooking. To verily the additional cooki time, check the Display Window. This feature prevents the electronic operation of the oven until cancelled. lt does not lock the door. Eh I’d “Child" appears in Display Wlndow. Press three times (3 x’s). ‘ “Child" continues to be displayed until Child Lock is cancelled. ' Keypads may be pressed but the microwave will not start. To Cangg ; QLg‘ may Window Elm ' The Display Window will return to Dot or Time at Day when Child Lock has been cancelled. Press three t|mes (3 x's). This feature allows you to cook rnost oi your iavar'tte loads without setting either the power or the time. These are tested and pre- timed tor the quantity 01 food listed in the chart below. Locale, power fluctuations andtastes are not taken into account. Should you preler your load cooked differently. use the Power and Time method shown on page 8. Example: To cook 16 Q Mixed Frozen Vegetables. Disglez Wr'uygw 1. Press. 2 Veriiy Serving/Weight in 7- Display Window. , Press three times. 1 3. Cooking time appears in Display SIART Window. and begins to count down. 5 Press. , 4. Atthe end cl . OI’ cooking sequence [I] Dot Time at day appears. The fellowtng are the recommended servings/weights: CATEGORY SERVING/WEIGHT HINTS 1. Bacon (slice) 2.3.45 slices Use ridged dish. Cover with paper towel. 2. Hot Dug 1.2.3.4 pieces Pierce skin. 3. Oatmeal 1.2 servings Follow manuiacturers’ directions tor amount 0! liquid, covering or stirring. 4. Frozen Pizza 4. 8 oz. Follow menuiacturers’ directions. (slngle) (110. 225 g) 5. Frozen 5. 10. 16 Dz. Follow manulacturers‘ directions. Do not salt until alter cooking. Vegetables (140. 280. 450 9) Use less water than suggested. 6. Frozen 11, 15 02. Follow manuiacturers’ directions. Dinners (300. 430 g) 7. Vegetables 4, a. 12. 15 oz. All pieces should be the same size. Add water, cover with (110. 225. 340. 450g) lid or vented plastic wrap, 8. Potato 1.2.3.4 pieces Pierce skin with ferk. (6 - B 02. each) 9. Pasta 2 oz. (60 9) (add 3 cups water) 4 oz. (110 9) (add 4 cups water) Add water as indicated. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 6 oz. (170 9) (add 6 cups water) 5 oz. (225 9] (add 7 cups water) .11_ Before Freezing: 1. Freeze meats, poultry and lish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers cl lood. Place wax paper between layers. 2. Padtage in heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags (labeled “For Freeze?) orireezer paper. 3, Remove as much air as possible, is. create a vacuum. 4. Seal securely, dale and label. To Defrost: 1. Remove wrapper This helps moisture to evaporate. Juices lromiood can get hot and ccokthe food. 2. Set food on microwave sale roasting rack in an appropriately sized dish. 3. Place roasts latAside down. Place whole poultry breast-side down. 4, Drain liquids during deirosting. 5.Turn over (invert) items during defrosting. 5. Shield edges and ends it needed. (See Cooking Techniques). 7. Select power and minimum time so that items Will be under-deirosied, Aflgr Defrogting: 1. Large items may be icy in the center Deirosting will complete during Standing Time. 2. Let stand, covered w'nh plastic wrap, in the reirigerator tar time shown in the chart below. 3. See chart below lor standing time and rinsing directions. 4, Items which have been layered should be rinsed separately or have a longer stand time. ‘I m9 4 DEFROSTTIME DUR'NG DEFROSTING AFTER DEFROSTING _ ( Q/w (min. per pound) Stand Tlme Rinse y/ -—| fish Ind seamed [up to 3 it (u kg)] __‘_2_‘.°,‘,“,____LBE‘ial‘fflalfi _____________________________ ”0 Turn over 5 min. -------------- art/Remove delrcsted pieces ves Turn over/Remove de'msled portion/Shield edges N0 Liver (min Baryon Tum over _1_ I_ Poultry [— Chicken. 6 to 10 Turn over 2 or 3 times/Shield dalresied parts 30 min in relrig §eparaia Turn ever 2 to 3 times """"""""""" l“ "56m". In reirig [5 ~El§—(2.3-27 kgl] fill these things are normal: The oven causes intenerence with my TV. Some radio and TV interlerence might occur when you cook with the microwave oven. This interierenoe is similar to the interlerence caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, blow dryers, etc.. it does not indicate a problem with your oven. The oven Iighl dims. When cooking with a power other than P100 (HlGH), the oven must cycle to obtain the lower power Ievels.The oven light will dim and clicking noises can be heard when the oven cycles. Steam accumulates on the oven door and Warm air comes lmm the oven vents. During cooking. steam and warm air are given oil from the food. Most oi the sleam and warm air are removed lrorn the oven by the air which circulates in the oven cavity. However, some steam will condense on cooler surfaces such as the oven door. This is normal. l accidentally ran my microwave oven without Q'W load in it. Running the oven empty tor a short time will not damage the even. However. we do not recommend operating the microwave oven without any food in it, POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION The oven is not plugged in Remove plug lrom outlet, wait securely. 10 seconds and reinsert. . Circuit breaker or tuse is Reset circuit breaker or re lace Oven Will not tum on, -) tripped m, blown. “SA p [ There is a problem with the Plug another appliance into the outlet. outlet to check it it is working, Oven thI not start cooking. The door is not closed completely. Close the oven door securely. start Pad was not pressed afler Press Start Pad. ro rammin t Another program is already entered into the oven. Press Stop/Reset Pad to cancel the previous program and enter new program. The program is not correct. Program again according to the Operating Instructions. Slap/Reset Pad has been pressed Program oven again. accidentally, The word “LOCK" or “Child" ears in the Display rndom _) The CHILD LOCK was activated by Deactivate LOCK by pressing pressing Start pad 3 times. Stop/Reset pad 3 times, The Glass Tray wobbles. ].)’ The Glass Tray is not positioned is loud under the Holler Ringts) Glass Tray properly. Take out Glass Tray and Roller Fling(s). Wipe properly on the Roller Ring(s) or there with a clamp cloth and reset Roller Fllng(s) and When the oven is operating, there is noise coming irom the Glass Tray. _) The Holler Flingts) and oven bottom are dirty, Oven _15. Clean according to Care of Vour Microwave u u 3-5“th Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively reterred to es“the warrantor’") will repair this product with new or refurbished parts in exchange for defective parts, tree of charge, in the USA or Puerto Rico from the date at original purchase in the event of a detect in materials or workmanship as follows (all time periods start from the date of original purchase): Parts . one (1) year (except magnetron). Magnetron Tube . five (5) years. Labor - one (1) year on all parts (including, without limitations, magnetron tube). After the labor warranty has expired, the purchaser pays for all labor charges for removal and installation of parts (including, without limitation, magnetron tube) Carryrin or mail-in service in the USA or Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the Servicenter Directory Or call, toll tree, 1-800—211» PANA to locate a PASC authorized Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase Will be required before warranty sen/ice is rendered. This warranty only covers tailures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occurdurlng normal use arid does not cover glass, plastic parts, temperature probes (if included), and the exterior and interior finish. The warranty does not coverdamages which occur in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or PANASONIC/QUASAR MICROWAVE OVEN LIMITED WARRANTY lailures M’HCh result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, laulty installation, improper set-up adjustments. operation and/or maintenance, or alteration, modification, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, or commercial use such as hotel, otllce. restaurant or other business or rental use at the product, or service by anyone other than a PASC Factory Servicenter or a PASC authori1ed Servicenter, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. LIMITS AN D EXCLUSIONS There are no express warranties except as listed above. THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THlS WARRANTV. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLlED WARRANTIES, lNCLUDlNG THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTlCULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the Customer Satisfaction Center. Factory Servicenters Locations COLORADO 1640 South Abilene Street Suite D Aurora, CO 80012 FLORIDA 3700 North 29th Ave, Suite 102 Hollywood, FL 33020 CALIFORNIA GEORGIA 6550 Katella Ave, 8655 Roswell Road Cypress, CA 90530 Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30350 800 Dubuque Ave, S, San Francisco, ILLINOIS CA 94080 9060 Gall Road Niles. lL 60714 20201 Sherman Way Suite 102 1703 N. Randall Road Canoga Park, CA 91306 Elgin, lL 60123 (Pick up/Drop oil only) 3878 Rufiin Rd, Suite A San Diego, CA 92123 MARVLAND 62 Mountain Road Glen Burnie, MD 21061 MASSACHUSBTS 60 Glacier Drive, Suite G Westwood, MA 02090 MICHIGAN TENNESSEE 37048 Van Dyke Ave. 3800 Ezell Road Sterling Hts., MI 48312 Suite 806 Nashville, TN 37211 MINNESOTA 78504201 Ave. South TEXAS Airport Business Center Bloomington, MN 55425 OHIO 2236 Waycross Road Civic Center Plaza Forest Park, OH 45240 PENNSYLVANIA 2221 Cabot Blvd. West Suite B Langhorne, PA 19047 Chartiers Valley Shopping Center 1025 Washington Pike Bridgeville, PA 15017 7452 Harwln Drive Houston, TX 77036 13615 Welch Road Suite 101 Farmers Branch, TX 75244 WASHINGTON 20425784th Ave. South KEnl, WA 93032 HAWAII 99-859 Iwaiwa Street Aiea, Hawaii 96701 Phone (ans) 455-1996 Fax (903) 486-4639 Q' ick Guide to Operation Feature How to Operate To Set CLOCK 0 THRU 9 (‘Page E5) E nter time oi day. _|. Press. Power and Time Setting 0 THRU 9 -—> START (' Page 5) . . Press. Sat cooking tlme. Press To Cook using ID QUICK MIN ;—> START QUICK MIN . Ta deslred number Press. (' page”) " oi times (up to 10). To Deirost using Manuai Defrost (- page a) To Detrost using AUTO DEFHOST (‘pa - POWE- _EVEL 95 THHU —> START (fitment 3550521qu Set deirostingtime. Press. —> E THRU B START Press. To Reheat using AUTO HEHEA T (‘page 10) Press to seiect serving (14). To Cook using POPCORN (tpage g) ress o Press Select weighi. To use as a TIMER ST RT (wage 9) w _’ ° THR” 9 _' A Press. Enter time. Press. Stand Time 0 set In utU To a e StandingTime (cemkiripg Prfim g ) _> a QBM‘“]_>_ START Enter time P_ress Press. Deiay Time In utU Tfige w —>| "I'm a —> ( can}; P'm. —> srAnr Press. Enter time. Press. To Cook using Aura Cook Pad(s) ——> START (Opage 2) Press deslred category. (Optional) Press, To use Child Saiety Lock START ”OLD/CLEAR ('page 10) To set: Press 3 Times. To cancel: Press 3 times.
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