Panasonic NN-S553WF Operating Instructions Manual
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Table of Contents
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Safety Information
Precautions.........................Inside cover
Important Safety Instructions .........1-3
Instructions .......................................3-4
Safety Precautions ...........................5-6
Operation
Control Panel......................................8-9
Starting to Use Your Oven...................10
Setting the Clock .................................10
Child Safety Lock ................................10
Selecting Power & Cook Time .............11
Quick Min Feature ...............................11
Keep Warm Feature ............................11
Popcorn Feature..................................12
More/Less Feature ..............................12
Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature ............13
Auto Cook Feature ..............................15
Auto Reheat Feature ...........................15
Auto Cook Chart ..................................16
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN.
For assistance, please call:
or send e-mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic.com
or visit us at www.panasonic.com
For assistance, please call:
or visit us at www.panasonicpr.com
Operating Instructions
Operation
Time/Delay Start).................................17
Microwave Shortcuts ......................18-19
Food Characteristics............................20
Cooking Techniques .......................20-21
Quick Guide to Operation....................25
Maintenance
Oven ....................................................22
Ordering Accessories, Books, etc. ......22
Before Requesting Service..................23
Directory ..............................................24
General Information
Cookware Guide....................................7
Oven Components Diagram ..................8
Specifications ......................................26
User's Record......................................26
Para instrucciones en español, voltee el libro.
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Microwave Oven
Models: NN-S553/S503
(U.S.A)
(Puerto Rico)
F00035Y40AP
FLE0103-0
Printed in China
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Auto Reheat Feature ...15 Auto Cook Chart ...16 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For assistance, please call: or send e-mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic.com or visit us at www.panasonic.com For assistance, please call: or visit us at www.panasonicpr.com Operating Instructions... -
Page 2: Microwave Oven Safety
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 poten- tial hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
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:... -
Page 4: Save These Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 18. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling when the con- tainer is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. -
Page 5: Installation And Grounding Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. -
Page 6: Instructions
(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. -
Page 7: Safety Precautions
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 •... - Page 8 Safety Precautions 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.
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Page 9: Cookware Guide
ITEM MICROWAVE Aluminum Foil Browning Dish Brown paper bags Dinnerware: Labeled “Microwave Safe” Unlabeled Dinnerware Disposable polyester Paperboard Dishes Fast Food Carton with Metal Handle Frozen Dinner Tray Metal Frozen Dinner Tray Microwave safe Glass Jars Heat Resistant Oven Glassware & Ceramics Metal Bakeware Metal Twist-Ties Oven Cooking Bag... -
Page 10: Control Panel
Oven Components Diagram a a External Air Vent b b Internal Air Vent c c Door Safety Lock System d d Exhaust Air Vent e e Control Panel f f Identification Plate Oven Light: Oven Light turns on only while cooking and will not turn on when oven door is opened. (1) Display Window (2) Popcorn Pad (☛... - Page 11 NN-S553 (10) (11) Control Panel (12) (13) (14) (10) (15) (11) (continued) NN-S503 (12) (13) (14) (15)
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Page 12: Starting To Use Your Oven
Starting to Use Your Oven! • Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet. The oven automatical- Display Window ly defaults to the impe- rial measure system (oz/lb). • Press Start to convert to metric. Verify your If you wish to selection in the dis- use metric system (g/kg):... -
Page 13: Selecting Power & Cook Time
Selecting Power & Cook Time Example: To cook at P 6 (MEDIUM) power for 1 minute 30 seconds • Press Power Level until the desired power level appears Press 5 times. in the display window. • Set Cooking Time using number pads. •... -
Page 14: Popcorn Feature
Popcorn Feature (NN-S553) Example: To pop 3.5 oz. of popcorn • Press Popcorn until the desired size appears in the display window. Press once Press once twice 3 times (see More/Less Feature.) Optional • Press Start . ➤After several seconds, cooking time appears in the display window and begins to count... -
Page 15: Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature
Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature This feature allows you to defrost foods such as: meat, poultry and seafood simply by entering the weight. Example: To defrost 1.5 pounds of meat Place food on microwave safe dish. • Press Inverter Turbo Defrost. •... - Page 16 Defrosting Tips & Techniques DEFROST FOOD TIME at P3 mins (per lb) Fish and Seafood [up to 3 lbs. (1.4 kg)] Crabmeat Fish Steaks Fish Fillets Sea Scallops Whole fish Meat Ground Meat Roasts -4 lbs. (1.1-1.8 kg)] Chops/Steak Ribs/T-bone Stew Meat Liver (thinly sliced) Bacon (sliced)
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Page 17: Auto Cook Feature
Auto Reheat Feature This feature allows you to reheat 1 to 4 servings of precooked room temperature and refrigerator temperature foods without setting power and time. Example: To reheat 2 servings of casserole For NN-S553: • Press Auto Reheat until the desired num- ber of servings appears in the display Press twice... -
Page 18: Auto Cook Chart
Auto Cook Chart Recipe Breakfast 1. Oatmeal 2. Beverages 3. Bacon Lunch 4. Soup /Snack (only for NN-S553) 5. Hot Dog (only for NN-S553) 6. Frozen Entrées 7. Frozen Pizza (single) (only for NN-S553) Side Dish 8. Potatoes 9. Fresh Vegetables 10. -
Page 19: Timer Feature (Kitchen Timer/Stand Time/Delay Start)
This feature allows you to program the oven as a kitchen timer. It can also be used to program a standing time after cooking is completed and/or to program a delay start. To Use as a Kitchen Timer: Example: To count down 5 minutes. •... -
Page 20: Microwave Shortcuts
Microwave Shortcuts FOOD To separate refrigerated P10 (High) Bacon, 1 pound (450 g) To soften Brown Sugar P10 (High) 1 cup (250 ml) To soften refrigerated Butter, P3 (MED-LOW) 1 stick, pound (110 g) To melt refrigerated Butter, P6 (MEDIUM) 1 stick, pound (110 g) To melt Chocolate,... -
Page 21: Microwave Shortcuts
Microwave Shortcuts FOOD To cook baked Potato, (6 - 8 oz. each) (170 - 225 g) To steam Hand Towels - 4 P10 (High) To soften Ice Cream, P3 (MED-LOW) gallon (2 L) Cup of liquid To boil water, broth, etc. P10 (High) 1 cup, 8 oz. -
Page 22: Food Characteristics
Food Characteristics 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. -
Page 23: Cooking Techniques
Cooking Techniques 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. -
Page 24: Care And Cleaning Of Your Microwave Oven
For pricing quotes, call or write the Parts & Literature Department at the phone or address listed below. Please have your credit card information readily available. Shipping & handling are not included. Price & availability subject to change. Sorry, no COD’s. PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA 98032... -
Page 25: Before Requesting Service
Before Requesting Service These things are normal: The oven causes interference with my TV. Steam accumulates on the oven door and warm air comes from the oven vents. PROBLEM Oven will not turn on. Oven will not start cooking. The Glass Tray wobbles. -
Page 26: Limited Warranty & Customer Service Directory
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase ("warranty period"), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it... -
Page 27: Quick Guide To Operation
QUICK GUIDE TO OPERATION Feature To set Clock (☛page 10) To set Power and Time (☛page 11) Press to select Power Level. Set cooking time. To Use Child To Set: Safety Lock (☛page 10) To cook using Popcorn (☛page 12) Select weight. -
Page 28: Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice. User’s Record Model No. _________________ Serial No. _________________ Date of Purchase ___________ Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”) Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park,...