Panasonic NN-ST69KS Microwave Oven

Table of Contents

Operation

• Using the Microwave for the First Time
• Setting the Clock
• Setting the Child Safety Lock
• Setting the Child Safety Door Lock
• Cooking
• Setting a Standing Time
• Setting the Kitchen Timer
• Setting a Delayed Start
• Quick 30
• Add Time
• Keep Warm
• Coffee/Milk
• Popcorn
• Turbo Defrost
• Defrosting Tips & Techniques
• Sensor Reheat
• Sensor Cook
• Sensor Cook Chart
• Microwave shortcuts
• Food Characteristics

Maintenance

• Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven
• Shop Accessories
• Before Requesting Service

General Information

• Cookware Guide
• Specifications
• Trim Kit Information
• User's Record

Important Safety Instructions

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

The safety alert symbol ⚠️ is used to alert you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER", "WARNING" or "CAUTION".

DANGER: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

WARNING: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

CAUTION: You can be exposed to a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, how to reduce the chance of injury, and what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy

• 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.
• Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes 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.
• The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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 using this electric appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY," above.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found on page 6.
4. As with any cooking appliance, do not leave oven unattended while in use.
5. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the installation instructions found on page 6.
6. Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.
7. Do not store 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 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 for industrial or laboratory use. The use of 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, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
10. 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.
11. HOT CONTENTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO USE THE MICROWAVE. Use caution when removing hot items.
12. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
13. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
14. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
15. Do not let cord hang over edge of a table or counter.
16. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service center for examination, repair or adjustment.
17. Some products such as whole eggs, with or without shell, narrow neck bottles and sealed containers (for example, closed glass jars) may explode and should not be heated in this oven.
18. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
    • (a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
    • (b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
    • (c) If material inside the oven ignites, 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.
19. Superheated Liquids: Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without showing evidence (or signs) of boiling. Visible bubbling is not always present when the container is removed from the microwave oven. 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 risk of injury to persons:
    • (a) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating.
    • (b) Do not heat water and oil, or fats together. The film of oil will trap steam, and may cause a violent eruption.
    • (c) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
    • (d) After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.
20. Do not cook directly on the glass tray. It can crack, and cause injury or damage to the oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For proper use of your oven, read remaining safety cautions and owner's manual.

Safety Precautions

TO AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK: Do not remove top or outer panel from oven. Repairs must be done only by a qualified service person.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO MICROWAVE ENERGY: Do not tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to Door, Control Panel Frame, Safety Interlock Switches, or any other part of the oven. Microwave leakage may result.

TO AVOID THE RISK OF ARCING DAMAGE OR FIRE:

1. Do not operate the microwave oven empty, cook small food portions unattended, or use metal containers. When using the microwave oven without water or food, or cook too small a serving, microwave energy cannot be absorbed and will continuously reflect throughout the cavity. This will cause arcing and damage the oven cavity, door or other components.
2. Do not store flammable materials next to, on top of, or in the oven.
3. Do not dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in the oven, or use newspaper or paper bags for cooking.
4. Do not hit or strike Control Panel. Damage to controls may occur.
5. Do not use recycled paper products unless the paper product is labeled as safe for microwave oven use. Recycled paper products may contain impurities, which may cause sparking.

Glass Tray

1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring 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. Verify 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 for this oven. Do not substitute any other Glass Tray.
4. If the Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water.
5. Do not cook directly on the Glass Tray. Always place food in a microwave safe dish, or on a rack set in a microwave safe dish.
6. If food 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 Roller Ring and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise.
2. Always replace the Roller Ring and the Glass Tray in their proper positions.
3. The Roller Ring must always be used for cooking along with the Glass Tray.

For proper use of your oven, read remaining safety cautions and Owner's Manual.

TO AVOID THE RISK OF SCALDING: POT HOLDERS should always be used when removing items from the oven. Heat is transferred from the HOT food to the cooking container and from the container to the Glass Tray. The Glass Tray can also be very HOT after removing the cooking container from the oven.

Installation and Grounding Instructions

Examine Your Oven

Unpack oven, remove all 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. The oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface. Place the front surface of the door 3 inches (7.6 cm) or more from the counter top edge to avoid accidental tipping of the microwave oven during normal use. For proper operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow. Allow 3 inches (7.6 cm) of space on both sides of the oven and 2 inches (5 cm) of space on top of the oven.
2. Do not block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat and be damaged.
3. Do not place oven near a hot, damp surface such as a gas or electric range, or dishwasher.
4. Do not operate oven when room humidity is excessive.
5. This oven is manufactured for household use only. It is not approved or tested for mobile vehicle, marine, or commercial use.

Installation

1. 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.
2. If the oven is designed for installation into a wall cabinet, only use the proper Panasonic trim kit available from a local Panasonic dealer, or online from the Panasonic Canada eStore. Follow all instructions packed with the trim kit.
3. Use of a non-Panasonic trim kit will void the Manufacturer's warranty for the Microwave oven.

WARNING: IMPROPER 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-prong polarized grounding plug, and a three-slot receptacle that will accept the plug of 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 may be used if care is exercised in their use. Do not let cord hang over edge of a table or counter.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used:
   • The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
   • The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
   • 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 accidentally.

Wiring Requirements

1. The oven must be operated 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.
2. The oven must be plugged into at least a 15 A or 20 A, 120 V, 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET. (Beginning in 2017, all new construction and all renovated single family homes must have at least a 20 A, 120 VOLT, 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET). Where a standard two-prong outlet is encountered, it is the responsibility and obligation of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong outlet.
3. The VOLTAGE used must be the same as specified on this microwave oven (120 V, 60 Hz). Using a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or oven damage. Using a lower voltage will cause slow cooking. Panasonic is NOT responsible for any damages resulting from the use of the oven with any voltage other than specified.

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.

• Plug into properly installed and grounded three-prong outlet.
• Do not remove ground prong.
• Do not use an adapter.

TV / RADIO / WIRELESS EQUIPMENT INTERFERENCE

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Microwave Oven. This product can radiate radio frequency energy, which could cause interference to such products as radio, TV, baby monitor, cordless phone, Bluetooth, wireless router, etc., which can be confirmed by turning this product off and on. If present, the user is encouraged to try to correct by taking one or more of the following countermeasures:

• Increase the spacing distance between the microwave oven and other product receiving the interference.
• If possible, use a properly installed receiver antenna and/or reorient the receiving antenna of the other product receiving the interference.
• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet from the other product receiving the interference.
• Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven. (See Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven)

Food Preparation

Follow these Safety Precautions when cooking in your oven. Proper cooking depends upon the power, the time setting and quantity of food. If you use a smaller portion than recommended but cook at the time for the recommended portion, fire could result.

1. Home Canning / Sterilizing / Drying Foods / Small Quantities of Foods
   • Do not use your oven for home canning. Your oven cannot maintain the food at the proper canning temperature. The food may be contaminated and then spoil.
   • Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for sterilization.
   • Do not dry meats, herbs, fruits or vegetables in your oven. Small quantities of food or foods with low moisture content can dry out, scorch or catch on fire if overheated.
   • Do not prepare small food portions at high power. This can cause energy concentration at a fixed spot, which can lead to arcing and damage to your oven. Select a lower cook power setting when preparing small portions.
2. Popcorn Popcorn may be popped in a microwave oven corn popper. Microwave popcorn that pops in its own package is also available. Follow popcorn manufacturers' directions and use a brand suitable for the cooking power of your microwave oven. CAUTION: When using pre-packaged microwave popcorn, you can follow recommended package instructions or use the Popcorn pad (refer to page 17). Otherwise, the popcorn may not pop adequately or may ignite and cause a fire. Never leave the oven unattended when popping popcorn. Allow the popcorn bag to cool before opening, and always open the bag facing away from your face and body to prevent steam burns.
3. Deep Fat Frying Do not deep fat fry in your microwave oven. Cooking oils may burst into flames and may cause damage to the oven and may result in burns. Microwave utensils may not withstand the temperature of the hot oil, and can shatter or melt.
4. Foods with Nonporous Skins
   • Do not cook / reheat whole eggs, with or without the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to explode, and possibly damage the oven or cause injury. Reheating SLICED hard-boiled eggs and cooking SCRAMBLED eggs is safe.
   • Potatoes, apples, whole squash and sausages are examples of foods with nonporous skins. These types of foods must be pierced before microwave cooking to prevent them from exploding. CAUTION: Cooking dry or old potatoes can cause fire.
5. Glass Tray / Cooking Containers / Foil
   • Cooking containers get hot during microwaving. Heat is transferred from the HOT food to the container and the Glass Tray. Use pot holders when removing containers from the oven or when removing lids or plastic wrap covers from cooking containers, to avoid burns.
   • The Glass Tray will get hot during cooking. It should 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 in the oven, allow at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) of space between foil and interior oven walls or door.
   • Dishes with metallic trim should not be used, as arcing may occur.
6. Paper Towels / Cloths Do not use paper towels or cloths that contain a synthetic fiber woven into them. The synthetic fiber may cause the towel to ignite. Use paper toweling under supervision.
7. 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 six 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. Instead use plastic ties, cotton string or a strip cut from the open end of the bag.
8. Thermometers Do not use a conventional meat thermometer in your oven. Arcing may occur. Microwave safe thermometers are available for both meat and candy.
9. Baby Formula / Baby Food Do not heat baby formula or baby food in the microwave oven. The glass jar or surface of the food may appear warm while the interior can be so hot as to burn the infant's mouth and esophagus.
10. 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 (for example, jelly donuts).
11. General Oven Usage Guidelines Do not use the oven for any purpose other than the preparation of food.

Cookware Guide

This section answers the question, "Can I use in the Microwave?"

CONTAINER TEST

TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a microwave safe cup with cool water and place it in the microwave oven alongside the empty container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at P10 (HIGH). If the container is microwave oven safe (transparent to microwave energy), the empty 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 for plastic containers.

Location of Controls

The diagram shows the exterior of the microwave oven with numbered parts. Key components include:

• q Display Window
• w Internal Air Vent
• e Door Safety Lock System
• r Exhaust Air Vent
• t Control Panel
• y Identification Plate
• u Glass Tray
• i Roller Ring
• o Heat/Vapor Barrier Film (do not remove)
• a Waveguide Cover (do not remove)
• s Door Release Button
• d Warning Label
• f Warning Label (do not remove)
• g Power Supply Cord
• h Power Supply Plug
• j CSA Label
• k Oven Light (turns on during cooking and when door is opened)
• l Stopper (irremovable) - ensures sufficient space at the back for ventilation.

Also noted are the door hinges. Keep fingers away from door hinges to prevent injury when opening or closing the door.

Notes: 1. The illustration is for reference only. 2. You can paste the provided label which was put with this manual on the oven door or on the top of the oven.

Control Panel

The control panel features several buttons for operating the microwave:

• q Display Window: Shows time, power level, and cooking status.
• w Sensor Reheat Button: For reheating various foods automatically.
• e Power Level Button: Selects power levels from P10 (High) to P1 (Low), and P0 (Keep Warm).
• r Coffee/Milk Button: For reheating coffee or milk.
• t Turbo Defrost Button: For defrosting food by weight.
• y Popcorn Button: For popping popcorn.
• u Sensor Cook Buttons: For automatically cooking various food categories.
• i More/Less/Weight Buttons: Adjusts cooking time or enters food weight.
• o Add Time Button: Adds cooking time after a program.
• a Time Buttons: Sets cooking or timer duration.
• s Timer/Clock (Door Open) Button: Sets the clock or uses the kitchen timer.
• d Quick 30 Button: Adds 30-second increments to cooking time.
• f Stop/Reset Button: Clears instructions or temporarily stops cooking.
• g Start Button: Begins the cooking process.

Beep Sound: A beep confirms button presses. The oven beeps twice between programmed stages and five times at the end of a complete program.

NOTE: If no operation occurs after setting a cooking program, the oven will automatically cancel the program after 6 minutes. The display will return to the clock or colon display.

NOTE: The illustration is for reference only.

Operation

Using the Microwave for the First Time

1. Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet. The oven defaults to the imperial measure system (oz/lb).
2. Press Start to confirm; a colon (:) will appear in the display window.

NOTES: These choices can be selected only when you plug-in the oven.

Setting the Clock

1. With the oven NOT cooking, press Timer/Clock twice; the colon will blink. Enter time of day using the Time Buttons.
2. Press Start once, then Press Timer/Clock to cycle between the weight system (Metric (g/kg) or Imperial (oz/lb)).
3. Press Start once, then Press Timer/Clock to cycle between Beep on or Beep off.
4. Press Timer/Clock to finish setting and the colon (:) will stop blinking.

NOTES: 1. To reset the clock, repeat steps. 2. The clock will retain the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied. 3. The clock is a 12-hour display. 4. Oven will not operate while colon (:) is flashing.

Setting the Child Safety Lock

1. When the time of day appears in the display, press Start three times; "?" will appear in the display.
2. Press Stop/Reset three times; the display will return to the time of day and Child Safety Lock will be cancelled.

NOTES: 1. This feature prevents the electronic operation of the oven until cancelled. It does not lock the door. 2. To set or cancel Child Safety Lock, Start or Stop/Reset Button must be pressed 3 times within 10 seconds. 3. You can set Child Safety Lock feature when the display shows a colon or time of day.

Setting the Child Safety Door Lock

Your microwave is equipped with an electronic child-safety function, the door lock function, which enables the oven door to be "locked" so that children or anyone unfamiliar with it cannot operate it accidentally. This function prevents burning by opening the door accidentally. The electronic child-safety door lock is activated or deactivated through specific buttons on the control panel.

When plugged in, the door lock is automatically activated as soon as cooking starts. The window flashes "?" to indicate that the oven is locked. Follow below sequences to unlock the door, which must be finished within 10 seconds. If there is not any operation within 30 minutes from the end of cooking, the door would be unlocked automatically.

To unlock the oven during or after cooking:

1. Press the Timer/Clock button once.
2. Press door release button, the oven door is now unlocked.

To deactivate:

Press Turbo Defrost - Timer/Clock - Popcorn in sequence; a long beep will be heard, the door lock function is now invalid.

To reactivate:

Press Turbo Defrost - Timer/Clock - Popcorn in sequence; the window will flash "?", or replug the oven; both ways can reactivate the function.

Note: You can deactivate/reactivate the Child Safety Door Lock feature when the display shows a "colon" or time of day.

NOTE: At the end of cooking, by default, the oven will enter into "Add Time" mode. If you prefer to add additional time after checking the food, press Add Time and set time, be sure to perform add time function within 1 minute. Refer to page 16 for "Add Time" function.

Cooking

1. Set Power Level: Press Power Level until the desired power level appears in the display. P10 is the highest and P1 is the lowest. P0 is the keep warm feature.
2. Set Cooking Time: Set cooking time using the Time Buttons. P10 (HIGH) has a max. cooking time of 30 minutes. For other power levels, the max. time is 99 minutes 50 seconds.
3. Press Start; the cooking will start and the time will count down in the display. At the end of cooking, five beeps will sound.

Caution: Do not defrost food at a high power setting. Doing so can cause energy concentration at a focused point, which can lead to arcing and damage to the oven. Use the "Defrost" function instead.

Power Levels:

NOTES: 1. For reheating, use P10 (HIGH) for liquids, P7 (MED-HIGH) for most foods, and P6 (MEDIUM) for dense foods. 2. For defrosting, use P3 (MED-LOW). 3. After pressing Start, the selected power level can be recalled. Hold Power Level for 2 seconds, then the display window will indicate the power level and keep for 2 seconds.

DO NOT OVERCOOK: This oven requires less time to cook than older units. Overcooking will cause food to dry out and may cause a fire. A microwave oven's cooking power tells you the amount of microwave power available for cooking.

Multistage Cooking:

For more than one stage of cooking, repeat steps 1 and 2 for each stage of cooking before pressing Start. The maximum number of stages for cooking is three. When operating, two beeps will sound between each stage. Five beeps will sound at the end of the entire sequence. Automatic functions (such as Sensor Reheat, Coffee/Milk, Turbo Defrost, Popcorn and Sensor Cook) cannot be used with 3-stage cooking.

Setting a Standing Time

1. Press Power Level until the desired power level appears in the display.
2. Set desired standing time using Time Buttons (up to 99 minutes 50 seconds).
3. Press Start. The timer will start and then beep twice at the end of cooking time (the beginning of standing time). Five beeps will sound when standing time is done.

Setting the Kitchen Timer

1. This feature allows you to program the oven as a kitchen timer. Press Timer/Clock once.
2. Set desired amount of time using Time Buttons (up to 99 minutes 50 seconds).
3. Press Start. The timer will count down without cooking and beep five times when done.

Caution: If oven lamp is lit while using the timer feature with door closed, the oven is NOT set properly; STOP OVEN IMMEDIATELY and re-read instructions.

Setting a Delayed Start

1. This feature can be used to delay the start of your cooking. To do this, first press Timer/Clock.
2. Set Cooking Time using the Time Buttons (see previous page for maximum times).
3. Enter the desired delay time (up to 99 minutes 50 seconds) using the Time Buttons.
4. Press Start; the delay time will count down, then cooking will begin. At the end of cooking, five beeps will sound.

NOTES: 1. When each stage finishes, the oven will beep twice. At the end of the program, the oven will beep five times. 2. If the oven door is opened during Standing Time, Kitchen Timer or Delayed Start, the time on the display will continue to count down. 3. Standing Time and Delayed Start cannot be programmed before any automatic function (such as Sensor Reheat, Coffee/Milk, Turbo Defrost, Popcorn and Sensor Cook). This is to prevent the starting temperature of food from rising. 4. When using Standing Time or Delayed Start, it's up to 2 power stages.

Quick 30

(Set or add cooking time in 30 seconds increments)

1. Press Quick 30 until the desired cooking time (up to 5 minutes) appears in the display. Power Level is pre-set at P10.
2. Press Start; the cooking will start and the time will count down in the display. At the end of cooking, five beeps will sound.

NOTES: 1. This function is only available for Microwave, Keep Warm and Timer. If desired, you can use other power levels. Select desired power level before pressing Quick 30. 2. After setting the time by Quick 30 Button, you cannot use the Time Buttons. 3. Quick 30 Button can also be used to add more time (up to 5 minutes) during manual cooking.

Add Time

(This feature allows you to add cooking time at the end of previous cooking.)

1. After cooking, press Add Time Button.
2. Add cooking time by pressing the Time Buttons. Maximum cooking time: Microwave: P10 up to 30 minutes; other powers up to 99 minutes and 50 seconds.
3. Press Start. Time will be added. The time in the display window will count down.

NOTES: 1. This function is only available for Microwave, Keep Warm and Timer. 2. The Add Time function will be cancelled if you do not perform any operation for 1 minute after cooking. 3. The Add Time function can be used after the 3-stage cooking. 4. The power level is the same as the last stage.

Keep Warm

(Will keep food warm for up to 30 minutes after cooking)

1. Press Power Level 11 times to select the P0 (KEEP WARM).
2. Set warming time using Time Buttons, up to 30 minutes. Set 20 minutes cooking for an example.
3. Press Start; the cooking will start and the time will count down in the display. At the end of cooking, five beeps will sound.

NOTES: 1. After pressing Start, the selected power level can be recalled. Hold Power Level for 2 seconds, then the display window will indicate the power level and keep for 2 seconds. 2. P0 (KEEP WARM) can be set as the final stage after cook time has been manually entered. It cannot be used with Automatic functions (such as Sensor Reheat, Coffee/Milk, Turbo Defrost, Popcorn and Sensor Cook).

Coffee/Milk

(Example: To reheat 2 cups coffee.)

1. Press Coffee/Milk until the desired menu appears in the display window.
2. If desired, press (More) to add 10% more time than suggested. Press (Less) to subtract 10% cooking time.
3. Press Start. Reheat will start. The time in the display window will count down.

NOTES: 1. Use a microwave safe cup. 2. Heated coffee/milk can erupt if not mixed with air. Do not heat coffee/milk in your microwave oven without stirring before and halfway through heating. 3. Care must be exercised not to overheat coffee/milk when using the Coffee/Milk feature. It is programmed to give proper results when heating 1 cup or 2 cups of coffee/milk, starting from room temperature for coffee and refrigerator temperature for milk. Overheating will cause an increased risk of scalding, or water eruption. Refer to page 4, item 19. 4. 1 cup of milk is 3/4 cup (200 ml) to 1 cup (250 ml) and 1 cup of coffee is 7/16 cup (150 ml) to 3/4 cup (200 ml).

Popcorn

(Example: To pop 3.2 oz. (91 g) of popcorn)

1. Press Popcorn until the desired size appears in the display. Once for 3.2 oz. (91 g), twice for 2.75 oz. (78 g), or three times for 1.5 oz. (42 g).
2. If desired, press / (More/Less) to add or subtract cooking time.
3. Press Start; After several seconds, cooking time appears in the display window and begins to count down.

NOTES: 1. Pop one bag at a time. 2. Place bag in oven according to manufacturers' directions. 3. Start with popcorn at room temperature. 4. Allow popped corn to sit unopened for a few minutes. 5. Open bag carefully to prevent burns, because steam will escape. 6. Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag. 7. If popcorn is of a different weight than listed, follow instructions on popcorn package. 8. Never leave the oven unattended. 9. If popping slows to 2 to 3 seconds between pops, stop oven. Overcooking can burn popcorn or cause fire. 10. When popping multiple bags one right after the other, the cooking time may vary slightly. This does not affect the popcorn results.

More/Less (For Popcorn): By using the / (More/Less), the programs can be adjusted to cook popcorn for a longer or shorter time if desired.

• Press (More): 1 tap = Adds Approx. 10 secs. 2 taps = Adds Approx. 20 secs.
• Press (Less): 1 tap = Subtracts Approx. 10 secs. 2 taps = Subtracts Approx. 20 secs.
• Press / (More/Less) before pressing Start.

Turbo Defrost

1. This feature allows you to defrost foods such as meat, poultry and seafood, simply by entering the weight. Press Turbo Defrost.
2. Select the weight of food by pressing / Buttons.
3. Press Start. Defrosting will start. Larger weight foods will cause a signal midway through defrosting. If two beeps sound, turn over and/or rearrange foods.

NOTE: The maximum weight for Turbo Defrost is 6 lbs. (3 kg).

Conversion

Follow the chart to convert ounces or hundredths of a pound into tenths of a pound. To use Turbo Defrost, enter the weight of the food in pounds (1.0) and tenths of a pound (0.1). If a piece of meat weighs 1.95 lbs or 1 lb 14 oz., enter 1.9 lbs.

Defrosting Tips & Techniques

Preparation For Freezing:

1. Freeze meats, poultry, and fish in packages with only one or two layers of food. Place wax paper between layers.
2. Package in heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags (labeled "For Freezer"), or freezer paper.
3. Remove as much air as possible.
4. Seal securely, date, and label.

To Defrost:

1. Remove wrapper. This helps moisture to evaporate. Juices from food can get hot and cook the food.
2. Set food in microwave safe dish.
3. Place roasts fat-side down. Place whole poultry breast-side down.
4. Select power and minimum time so that items will be underdefrosted.
5. Drain liquids during defrosting.
6. Turn over (invert) items during defrosting.

After Defrosting:

1. Large items may be icy in the center. Defrosting will complete during Standing Time.
2. Let stand, covered, following standing time directions on page 18.
3. Rinse foods indicated in the chart.
4. Items which have been layered should be rinsed separately or have a longer standing time.

Sensor Reheat

1. Press Sensor Reheat.
2. If desired, press (More) to add 20% more time than suggested. Press (Less) to subtract 20% cooking time.
3. Press Start. Reheating is complete when five beeps sound.

NOTES: 1. All foods, such as casseroles, plated dinners, soups, stews, pasta dishes (except lasagne) and canned foods, must be pre-cooked. Foods should be reheated from refrigerator or room temperature, do not reheat frozen foods on this setting. Do not reheat in foil or plastic containers as unsuccessful reheating times will result. All foods should be covered with vented plastic wrap or a fitting lid. Where possible after heating, stir foods and stand covered for 3 to 5 minutes before serving. 2. After having used the Sensor Reheat feature a few times, you may decide you would prefer your food cooked to a different doneness – that is why you would utilize the / (More/Less) Buttons. 3. When steam is detected by the Genius Sensor and two beeps sound, the remaining cooking time will appear in the display. Casseroles: Add three to four tablespoons of liquid, cover with lid or vented 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 vented plastic wrap. After reheating, let stand for a few minutes. Plate of food: Arrange food on plate; top with butter, gravy, etc. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. After reheating, let stand for a few minutes. DO NOT USE SENSOR REHEAT: 1. To reheat bread and pastry products. Use manual power and time for these foods. 2. For raw or uncooked foods. 3. If oven cavity is warm. 4. For beverages. 5. For frozen foods.

Sensor Cook

(Breakfast/Entres/Grains/Vegetables/Frozen Foods)

1. For example: Press Breakfast until the number corresponding to the desired menu appears in the display (see chart on the next page).
2. If desired, press (More) to add 20% more time than suggested. Press (Less) to subtract 20% cooking time.
3. Press Start. Cooking is complete when five beeps sound.

NOTES: 1. After having used the Sensor Cook feature a few times, you may decide you would prefer your food cooked to a different doneness – that is why you would utilize the / (More/Less) Buttons. 2. When steam is detected by the Genius Sensor and two beeps sound, the remaining cooking time will appear in the display. 3. Automatic features are provided for your convenience. If results are not suitable to your individual preference, or if serving size is other than what is listed on page 20-21, please refer to manual cooking on page 14.

For the best results with the GENIUS SENSOR, follow these recommendations:

BEFORE Reheating/Cooking:

1. The room temperature surrounding the oven should be below 95° F (35° C).
2. Food weight should exceed 4 oz. (110 g).
3. Be sure the glass tray, the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Residual beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.
4. Cover food with lid, or with vented plastic wrap. Never use tightly sealed plastic containers – they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.

DURING Reheating/Cooking:

Do not open the oven door until two beeps sound and cooking time appears in the display. Doing so will cause inaccurate cooking since the steam from food is no longer contained within the oven cavity. Once the cooking time begins to count down, the oven door may be opened to stir, turn or rearrange foods.

AFTER Reheating/Cooking:

All foods should have a standing time.

Sensor Cook Chart

Recipe: OMELET

Basic Omelet Recipe

• 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) butter or margarine
• 2 Eggs
• 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) milk
• Salt and ground black pepper, if desired.

Heat butter in a microwave safe 9-inch (23 cm) pie plate, 20 seconds at P10, or until melted.

Turn the plate to coat the bottom with butter. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl, beat together and pour into the pie plate. Cook, covered with vented plastic wrap, using OMELET selection. Let stand 2 minutes. With a spatula, loosen the edges of the omelet from the plate, fold into thirds to serve. Always beat the eggs before making the omelet.

Yield: 1 Serving

Approx. cooking time: 4 minutes.

NOTE: Double ingredients for a 4-egg Omelet.

Microwave Shortcuts

Food Characteristics

Understanding how food characteristics affect cooking is key to achieving optimal results.

Bone and Fat

Both bone and fat affect cooking. Bones may cause irregular 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 example, 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 burn if the food is not allowed to cool properly in the center.

Browning

Foods will not have the same brown appearance as conventionally cooked foods or those foods which are cooked utilizing a 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 and 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.

Quantity

Two potatoes take longer to cook than one potato. As the quantity of the food decreases so does the cooking time. Overcooking will cause the moisture content in the food to decrease and a fire could result. Never leave microwave unattended while in use.

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.

Spacing

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 pattern.

Covering

As with conventional cooking, moisture evaporates during microwave cooking. Casserole lids or plastic wrap are used for a tighter seal. 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 standing 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.

Size

Thin pieces cook more quickly than thick pieces.

Starting Temperature

Foods that are at room temperature take less time to cook than if they are chilled, refrigerated or frozen.

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. CAUTION is to be exercised when using foil. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven wall or door and damage to your oven will result.

Cooking Time

Cooking times will vary because of food shape variations, starting temperature, and regional preferences. Always cook food for the minimum cooking time given in a recipe and check for doneness. If 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. 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 distribute the heat evenly. At times, microwave energy will concentrate in one area of the food. To help ensure even cooking, these foods need to be turned. Turn over large foods, such as roasts or turkeys, halfway through cooking.

Standing Time

Most foods will continue to cook by conduction after the microwave oven is turned off. After cooking meat, the internal temperature will rise 5 – 15 °F (3 – 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 to the center without overcooking on the edges.

Test for Doneness

The same tests for doneness used in conventional cooking may be used for microwave cooking. Meat is done when fork-tender or splits at fibers. Chicken is done when juices are clear yellow and drumstick moves freely. Fish is done when it flakes and is opaque. Cake is done when a toothpick or cake tester is inserted and comes out clean.

Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture's recommended temperatures. To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER leave the thermometer in the food during cooking, unless it is approved for microwave oven use.

Cook all food to these minimum internal temperatures as measured with a food thermometer before removing food from oven. For reasons of personal preference, you may choose to cook food at higher temperatures.

Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven

Please see below and the following page for particular cleaning instructions for each section of the oven.

BEFORE CLEANING: Unplug oven at wall outlet. If outlet is inaccessible, leave oven door open while cleaning.

AFTER CLEANING: Be sure to place the Roller Ring and the Glass Tray in the proper position and press Stop/Reset Pad to clear the Display.

1. 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.
2. Label: Do not remove. Wipe with a damp cloth.
3. Inside the Oven: Wipe with a damp cloth after using. Mild detergent may be used if needed. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives.
4. Oven Door: Wipe with a soft dry cloth when steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door. During cooking, especially under high humidity conditions, steam is given off from the food. (Some steam will condense on cooler surfaces, such as the oven door. This is normal.) Inside surface is covered with a heat and vapor barrier film. Do not remove.
5. Oven Cavity Floor: Clean the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent, water or window cleaner, and dry.
6. Wave Guide Cover: Do not remove Wave Guide Cover. It is important to keep cover clean in the same manner as the inside of the oven. Failure to do so may damage the cover.
7. Control Panel: The Control Panel is covered with a removable protective film to prevent scratches during shipping. Small bubbles may appear under this film, so if this is the case, remove by applying 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.
8. Glass Tray: Remove and wash in warm soapy water or in a dishwasher.
9. Roller Ring: Roller Ring may be washed in mild soapy water or dishwasher. These areas should be kept clean to avoid excessive noise.

AS WITH ANY COOKING APPLIANCE, MICROWAVE OVENS REQUIRE THE SAME LEVEL OF CARE TO PREVENT OVERHEATING OR DAMAGE. IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE OVEN CLEAN AND DRY. FOOD RESIDUE AND CONDENSATION MAY CAUSE RUSTING OR ARCING AND DAMAGE TO THE OVEN. AFTER USE, WIPE DRY ALL SURFACES, INCLUDING VENT OPENINGS, OVEN SEAMS, AND UNDER GLASS TRAY.

NOTE: The illustration is for reference only.

Shop Accessories

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Owner's Manual online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: shop.panasonic.ca

Parts Available to Order:

• Owner's Manual (this book) ...................................................................................F0003CU40CW
• Glass Tray ......................................................................................................................F06015Q00AP
• Roller Ring Assembly .............................................................................................. F290D6W50XP

Troubleshooting

See below before calling for service, as most problems can easily be remedied by following these simple solutions:

Warranty Information

Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

Panasonic PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. It agrees to, at its option, either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc.

In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized Panasonic service facility.

This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold "as is", and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.

IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A PURCHASE RECEIPT OR OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than an Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

Over-The-Range cooktop light bulbs are excluded from coverage under this warranty. In the case where the microwave oven is built-in, the warranty will be voided if using a non-Panasonic trim kit.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL Panasonic Canada Inc. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. (As examples, this warranty excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the Authorized Servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. This list of items is not exhaustive, but for illustration only.)

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory.

WARRANTY SERVICE PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE For product information and operation assistance, please visit our Support page: www.panasonic.ca/english/support

PRODUCT REPAIRS Please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre: panasonic.ca/english/support/servicentrelocator

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

Specifications

*IEC Test procedure

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Trim Kit Information

Model Number: NN-TK621S

• Outside Dimensions (W x H): 27" x 16 1/2" (684 mm x 419 mm)
• Cabinet Opening (W x H x D): 25 1/2" x 15 5/16" x 21" (648 mm x 389 mm x 533 mm)

Model Number: NN-TK612G

• Outside Dimensions (W x H): 23 1/2" x 16 1/8" (596 mm x 410 mm)
• Cabinet Opening (W x H x D): 22 1/8" x 15 9/16" x 20 11/16" (562 mm x 395 mm x 525 mm)

User's Record

The serial number of this product may be found on the back side of the oven or on the left side of the control panel. You should note the model number and the serial number of this oven in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase for future reference.

Model No. ______________________________

Serial No. ______________________________

Date of Purchase ________________________