Panasonic NN-SD377S manuale d’uso

Operating Instructions Microwave Oven Model: NN-SD377 For assistance, please call: 787-750-4300 or visit us at www .panasonicpr .com (Puerto Rico) For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) or send e-mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic.com or visit us at www .panasonic.com (U.S.A) Safety Information Precautions .........................Ins[...]

© Copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 2007. Y our 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. PRECAUTIONS T O A VOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE T O EXCESSIVE MICROW A VE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate [...]

1 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS —T o 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 T O A VOID POSSIBLE EXPO- SURE T O EXCESSIVE MICROWA VE ENERGY ,” found on the inside front cover[...]

2 18. 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 RESUL T IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENL Y BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONT AINER IS DISTUR[...]

3 Glass T ray 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. V erify that the Glass T ray is properly engaged and rotating by observing its rotation when you press Start. Note: The G[...]

4 —IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDING PLUG CAN RESUL T IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not com- pletely 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 [...]

5 Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Y our Oven. IMPORT ANT 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 / DR YING FOODS / SMALL QUANTITIES OF FOODS • DO NO[...]

6 5) GLASS TRA Y / COOKING CONT AINERS / 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 duri[...]

7 Cookware Guide ITEM MICROW A VE COMMENTS Y es for Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of Aluminum Foil Shielding meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur only if foil is too close to oven wall or door and damage to your oven will result. Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking Browning Dish Y es only . [...]

8 Oven Components Diagram a a External Air V ent b b Internal Air V ent c c Door Safety Lock System d d Exhaust Air V ent e e Control Panel f f Identification Plate g g Glass T ray h h Roller Ring i i Heat/V apor Barrier Film (do not remove) j j W aveguide Cover (do not remove) k k Door Release Button l l W arning Label m m Pop-Out Dial n n Menu La[...]

9 Control Panel 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. When operating, the oven will beep twice between programmed stages. At the end of any complete program, the oven will beep 5 times. Note: If an operation is set and Start Pa[...]

Child Safety Lock 10 Setting the Clock Example: T o set 1 1:25 a.m. or p.m. 1. • Press Clock/Less once. ➤ Colon flashes. 2. • Set time of day using Pop-Out Dial. ➤ T ime appears in the display window; colon continues flashing. 3. • Press Clock/Less . ➤ Colon stops flash- ing; time of day is entered. NOTES: 1. T o reset the clock, repeat[...]

11 Selecting Power & Cook T ime Example: T o cook at P 6 (MEDIUM) power for 1 minute 30 seconds 1. • Press Power Level until the desired power level appears in the display window . 2. • Set Cooking T ime using Pop-Out Dial. 3. • Press Start . ➤ Cooking will start. The time in the display window will count down. Press 5 times. NOTES: 1. [...]

12 Popcorn Feature Example: T o pop 3.0 oz. of popcorn 1. (see Additional Method for Cooking Popcorn) 3. • Press Start . ➤ Cooking time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down. 2. NOTES ON POPCORN FEA TURE: 1. Pop one bag at a time. 2. Place bag in oven according to manu- facturers’ directions. 3. Start with popcorn at room tem[...]

13 Auto Defrost Feature This feature allows you to defrost foods such as: meat, poultry and seafood simply by entering the weight. Place food on microwave safe dish. Example: T o defrost 1.5 pounds of meat 1. • Press Auto Defrost . 2. • Set weight of the food using the Pop-Out Dial. 3. • Press Start . Defrosting will start. The time will coun[...]

14 Defrosting T ips & T echnique s (continued) DEFROST AFTER DEFROSTING FOOD TIME at P3 DURING DEFROSTING mins (per lb) Stand Time Rinse Fish and Seafood [up to 3 lbs. (1.4 kg)] Crabmeat 6 Break apart/Rearrange Fish Steaks 4 to 6 T urn over 5 min. YES Fish Fillets 4 to 6 T urn over/Rearrange/Shield ends Sea Scallops 4 to 6 Break apart/Remove de[...]

15 This feature allows you to reheat 1 to 4 servings of cooked, refrigerated food with- out setting power and time. These are tested and pre-timed (based on the power rating of this oven) for the quantity of food listed in the chart on page 16. Locale, power fluctuations and per- sonal tastes are not taken into account. Should you prefer your food [...]

Auto Cook Chart Category Serving/Weight Hints 1. Oatmeal 0.5, 1 cup Place inside a microwave safe serving bowl (40, 80 g) with no cover . Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation. 2. Beverages 1, 2 cups This feature allows you to reheat 1 cup (250 ml) (250, 500 ml) or 2 cups (500 ml) of room temperature beverages without setting power and[...]

17 T imer Feature NOTE: 1. When each stage finishes, a two-beep signal sounds. At the end of the pro- gram, the oven will beep five times. 2. If the oven door is opened during Stand T ime, Kitchen T imer or Delay T ime, the time on the display will con- tinue to count down. 3. Stand time and Delay start cannot be programmed before any automatic Fun[...]

18 Microwave Shortcuts FOOD POWER TIME DIRECTIONS (in mins.) To separate refrigerated P10 (HIGH) 30 sec. Remove wrapper and place in microwave Bacon , safe dish. After heating, use a plastic 1 pound (450 g) spatula to separate slices. To soften Brown Sugar P10 (HIGH) 20 - 30 sec. Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish 1 cup (250 ml) with a slice [...]

19 Microwave Shortcuts (continued) FOOD POWER TIME DIRECTIONS (in mins.) To cook baked Potato , Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times (6 - 8 oz. each) spacing around surface. Place potato or (170 - 225 g) potatoes around the edge of paper-towel- 1P 8 3 1 / 2 - 4 lined glass tray (T urntable), at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Do not cover . Let stan[...]

20 Food Characteristics Cooking T echniques Bone and Fat Both bone and fat affect cook- ing. Bones may cause irregu- lar cooking. Meat next to the tips of bones may overcook while meat positioned under a large bone, such as a ham bone, may be under- cooked. Large amounts of fat absorb microwave energy and the meat next to these areas may overcook. [...]

21 Cooking T echniques (continued) 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 [...]

22 Care and Cleaning of Y our Microwave Oven BEFORE CLEANING: Unplug oven at wall outlet. If outlet is inacces- sible, leave oven door open while cleaning. AFTER CLEANING: Be sure to place the Roller Ring and the Glass T ray in the proper position and press Stop/Reset Pad to clear the Display . Inside of the oven: Wipe with a damp cloth after using[...]

23 Before Requesting Service These things are normal: The oven causes Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook interference with with the microwave oven. This interference is similar to the my TV . interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, blow dryers, etc. It does not indicate a problem with your oven. The ov[...]

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25 QUICK GUIDE T O OPERA TION Feature How to Operate To set Clock ( ☛ page 10) Set time of day . Press once. Press. To set Power and Time ( ☛ page 1 1) Set cooking time. Press to select Power Level. Press. To Defrost using Auto Defrost Pad ( ☛ page 13) Set weight. Press. Press. To Cook using Quick Min Pad ( ☛ page 1 1) (up to 10 min.) To Us[...]

User ’ s Record Specifications Power Source: Power Consumption: Cooking Power:* Outside Dimensions (H x W x D): Oven Cavity Dimensions (H x W x D): Operating Frequency: Net Weight: 120 V , 60 Hz 10.5 Amps, 1,230 W 800 W 11 1 / 8 " x 19 " x 13 5 / 8 " (284 mm x 482 mm x 346 mm) 8 9 / 16 " x 12 3 / 4 " x 13 " (218 mm x[...]