IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:43 Page 1 Microwave oven Safety 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. this is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:43 Page 2 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 electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the...
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IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:43 Page 3 ImPORTANT SAfETy INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 20. this appliance is suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 91.4 cm (36 inches) or less wide. to reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, install at least 34.6 cm (13 inches), above a cooktop, meas- ured to the bottom of the oven.
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:43 Page 4 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. Installation 1.
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.
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:43 Page 6 Safety Precautions Follow these Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven. ImPORTANT 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 •...
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:43 Page 7 Cookware guide ITEm mICROWAvE COmmENTS Yes for Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of meat or poultry to aluminum Foil Shielding prevent overcooking. arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven wall or only door and damage to your oven will result.
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:43 Page 8 Oven Components Diagram q See-through Oven Window w Waveguide Cover (do not remove) e Oven Light Shelf r glass Tray (turntable) Do not place SheLF permanently in t Oven Air vent (Vent Grille is removable and can be cleaned, the oven cavity.
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:43 Page 9 Control Panel * the control panels of nn-Se284S/Se284B/Se284W have the same key layout. (11) (10) (13) (12) (14) (15) (1) Display Window: the Display includes a clock and (9) Power Level Key: touch this key to select a cook- indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time ing power level.
Slider bar is up to 90 minutes. function features this unique function of your PanaSOnIC microwave oven allows you to establish the initial non-cooking features of your oven. this microwave oven has five functions: 1.
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:43 Page 11 function features (continued) Set LB/KG, LanGuaGe and BeeP by following the steps below: • Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet. • touch Start once. • tapping “+”/“-” or swipe the slider bar to choose metric weight measurements (KG). •...
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:43 Page 12 Setting the Clock Setting fan Example: To set 11:25 a.m. or p.m. the Fan (Vent Fan) removes steam and other vapors from the cooking sur- • tap Time/Clock twice. face below the microwave oven. tap Colon flashes.
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:43 Page 13 Selecting Power quick 30 feature & Cook Time this feature allows you to set or add cooking time in 30 second increments up to 5 minutes. Example: To cook at P 6 (mEDIUm) power for 1 minute 30 seconds To Set Cooking Time: •...
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:44 Page 14 Popcorn feature more/Less feature this sensor feature allows you to pop popcorn without setting for Popcorn: weight and time. the oven simplifies programming. By using the more/Less Key, the programs can be adjusted to cook popcorn for a longer or shorter time if desired. •...
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:44 Page 15 Inverter Turbo Defrost feature this feature allows you to automatically defrost foods such as: meat, poultry and seafood simply by entering the weight. Conversion Chart: Example: To defrost 1.5 pounds of meat Follow the chart to convert ounces or hundredths of a pound Place food on microwave safe dish.
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IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:44 Page 16 Defrosting Tips & Techniques (continued) mANUAL DEfROST AfTER DEfROSTINg fOOD TImE at P3 DURINg DEfROSTINg (min/kg)(min/lb) Stand Time Rinse fish and Seafood [up to 1.4 k (3 lbs.)] Crabmeat Break apart/Rearrange Fish Steaks 8 to 12 4 to 6 turn over 5 min.
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:44 Page 17 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 18, please refer to page 13 for manual cooking. Sensor Reheat Sensor Cook feature...
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:44 Page 18 Sensor Cook Chart Recipe Serving/Weight Hints 1. Sensor Reheat 110 - 900 all foods, such as casseroles, plated dinners, soups, stews, pasta (4 - 32 oz.) 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.
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IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:44 Page 19 Sensor Cook Chart (continued) Recipe Serving/Weight Hints 13. Canned vegetables empty contents into microwave safe serving bowl. (15 oz.) Do not cover. 14. Rice 0.5 - 1.5 cups Place rice with hot tap water in a microwave safe casserole dish. (110 - 335 ) Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:44 Page 20 microwave Recipes OmELET In a 2-Qt. casserole dish, melt the butter for 40 seconds at P10. add onion and garlic and cook for 1 minute at P10. Stir in Basic omelet flour, mustard, salt and pepper, and gradually add the milk. tablespoon butter or margarine Cook for 3-4 minutes at P10 until sauce thickens, stirring once.
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:44 Page 21 Timer feature this feature allows you to program the oven as a kitchen CAUTION: timer. It can also be used to program a standing time after If oven lamp is lit while using the timer feature, the oven is cooking is completed and/or to program a delay start.
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:44 Page 22 Operation How to Use the Shelf When microwaving for best cooking results 1. the shelf must be positioned on Shelf Supports securely to 1-Level cooking prevent damage to the oven from arcing. Food microwaves best when placed 2.
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:44 Page 23 microwave Shortcuts TImE fOOD POWER DIRECTIONS (in mins.) to separate refrigerated P10 (hIGh) 30 s Remove wrapper and place in microwave safe dish. after bacon, heating, use a plastic spatula to separate slices. (1 pound) to soften brown Sugar P10 (hIGh) 20 - 30 s...
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:44 Page 24 microwave Shortcuts (continued) TImE fOOD POWER DIRECTIONS (in mins.) to cook baked Potato, Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing around 170 - 225 surface. Place potato or potatoes around the edge of (6 - 8 oz.) each paper-towel-lined glass tray (turntable), at least 2.5 cm 1 potato...
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:44 Page 25 food Characteristics Cooking Techniques bone and fat Piercing Both bone and fat affect cooking. Bones may Foods with skins or membranes must be cause irregular cooking. Meat next to the tips of pierced, scored or have a strip of skin bones may overcook while meat positioned peeled before cooking to allow steam to under a large bone, such as a ham bone, may...
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:44 Page 26 Cooking Techniques (continued) Covering Stand Time as with conventional cooking, moisture evaporates during Most foods will continue to cook by conduction after the microwave cooking. Casserole lids or plastic wrap are used for microwave oven is turned off. In meat cookery, the internal a tighter seal.
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:44 Page 27 Care and Cleaning of your microwave Oven bEfORE CLEANINg: AfTER CLEANINg: unplug oven at wall outlet. Be sure to place the Roller Ring and the Glass tray in the proper position and touch Stop/Reset Key to clear the Display.
(Fig. E) charcoal filter kit (nn-CF203) that can be purchased from your local Panasonic dealer. the charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. Once the replacement filter has been installed, it should be replaced periodically every 6 to 12 months, or more often if necessary.
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:44 Page 29 Care and Cleaning of your microwave Oven (continued) Cleaning grease filters Installing grease filters the Grease Filters should be removed and cleaned often, at 1. Slide in the edge of the Grease Filters along the opening's least once a month.
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:44 Page 30 before Requesting Service These things are normal: the oven causes interference Some radio and tV interference might occur when you cook with the microwave oven. with my tV. this interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, blow dryers, etc.
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.
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:44 Page 32 quick guide to Operation feature How to Operate Slider Bar to Set Clock (* page 12) tap twice. Set time of day. touch once. hi-Warm hi-Cool turn off the Light to Set Light Hi-Warm/ Hi-Cool/Low/Off (* page 12) touch once.
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:44 Page 33 Specifications 120 V, 60 hz Power Source: 1200 W Power Consumption: 1100 W Cooking Power:* 759 mm x 418 mm x 391 mm Outside Dimensions " x 16 " x 15 ") (W x h x D): 591 mm x 242 mm x 367 mm Oven Cavity Dimensions "...
IP4871_3BL70CP_Eng_27_140603:IP3677_38Q04CP_00_110608.qxd 2014-6-3 9:44 Page 34 User’s Record the serial number of this product may be found on the model No. ______________________________ left side of the control panel. You should note the model number and the serial number of this oven in the space Serial No.