CONTENTS Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 3-5 Installation and Grounding Instructions ............................6 Food Preparation ....................................7-8 Location of Controls ....................................10 Control Panel ......................................11 Operation Using the Microwave for the First Time ............................12 Setting the Clock .......................................12 Setting the Child Safety Lock ................................12 Cooking ........................................13 Keep Warm ........................................13 Quick 30 ........................................13...
(d) 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) WARNING Safety Precautions TO AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK: Glass Tray DO NOT remove top or outer panel 1. DO NOT operate the oven without the Roller Ring and the Glass from oven. Repairs must be done Tray in place.
Using 2. The oven is designed for installation into a wall cabinet by using a lower voltage will cause slow cooking. Panasonic is NOT the proper trim kit available from a local Panasonic dealer, responsible for any damages resulting from the use of the oven follow all instructions packed with the kit.
Food Preparation 4) FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS Follow these Safety Precautions when cooking in your oven. IMPORTANT • DO NOT COOK / REHEAT WHOLE EGGS, WITH OR WITHOUT THE SHELL. Proper cooking depends upon the power, the time setting and quantity of food. If you use a smaller portion than Steam buildup in whole recommended but cook at the time for the recommended eggs may cause them to...
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Food Preparation (continued) 8) THERMOMETERS 10) REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS • DO NOT use a conventional • When reheating pastry products, check temperatures of any meat thermometer in your fillings before eating. Some foods have fillings, which heat oven. Arcing may occur. faster and can be extremely hot, while the surface remains Microwave safe thermometers warm to the touch (for example, jelly donuts).
Cookware Guide This section answers the question, “Can I use in the Microwave?” Aluminum Foil Glass Jars Check Microwave Safe manufacturers’ directions for recommended uses. Some microwave safe It is not recommended No. Most glass jars are not plastic containers are not suitable for cooking to use.
Operation Using the Microwave Setting the Clock Setting the Child for the First Time Safety Lock Display Window Plug into a properly grounded With the oven NOT cooking, electrical outlet. press Timer/Clock twice; the Press Stop/Reset to confirm; When the time of day appears colon will blink.
Operation (continued) Cooking Keep Warm Quick 30 (Will keep food warm for up to (Set or add cooking time in 30 minutes after cooking) 30 seconds increments) Press Power Level 11 times to Press Quick 30 until the select the P0 (KEEP WARM). Press Start;...
Operation (continued) Grill Combination Setting the Kitchen Timer Directions for Grilling: When grilling, heat is radiated from the two elements at the top of the oven. The Grilling elements do not require preheating. Grilling is particularly useful for This feature allows you to reheating crispy foods such program the oven as a kitchen timer.
Operation (continued) Setting a Standing Time Setting a Delayed Start The start time can be delayed to start cooking at a later time. To do this, first press Timer/ Clock. Some recipes call for a standing time after cooking. Press Power Press Start;...
Operation (continued) Add Time 3-Stage Setting (Example: To add cooking time after Grill 1.) (Example: Continually set [P10] 2 minutes, [P6] 3 minutes and [P2] 2 minutes.) NOTES: This feature is not available for Automatic function (such as Turbo Defrost, Coffee/Milk, Sensor Reheat, Popcorn, Sensor Cook, Auto Grill and Frozen Foods).
Operation (continued) Turbo Defrost Conversion Defrosting Tips & Techniques Preparation For Freezing: Follow the chart to convert 5. Drain liquids during defrosting. ounces or hundredths of a 1. Freeze meats, poultry, and fish in 6. Turn over (invert) items during packages with only one or two defrosting.
Operation (continued) Coffee/Milk Popcorn (Example: To reheat 2 cups coffee.) (Example: To pop 3.2 oz. (91 g) of popcorn) NOTES: NOTES: If the user desires, More/ If the user desires, More/ Less adjustment can be Less adjustment can be (More) to (More) once done.
Operation (continued) Sensor Reheat Sensor Cook 2. If the user desires, More/Less 5. If the temperature of the adjustment can be done. Press cavity is too high, Sensor (More) to add 20% more Cook feature cannot be time than suggested. Press used.
Operation (continued) Sensor Cook Chart See the chart below for Sensor Cook categories. Menu Serving/Weight Hints ½ - 1½ cups Place oatmeal in a microwave safe serving bowl with no cover. Follow manufacturers’ 1. Oatmeal (110 – 335 g) directions for preparation. Follow manufacturers’...
Operation (continued) Auto Grill NOTES: 1. Place Wire Rack on Glass Tray. Place food on Wire Rack directly. 2. These menu items use energy from both the microwave and the griller. Press Start; the cooking will Press Auto Grill until the Select Serving/weight of the food using the More/Less/ start and the time will count...
Operation (continued) Frozen Foods NOTES: If the user desires, More/Less 2. If the temperature of the adjustment can be done. cavity is too high, Frozen (More) to add 20% Press Foods feature cannot be more time than suggested. used. The message “ ”...
Microwave shortcuts FOOD POWER TIME (in mins.) DIRECTIONS To separate refrigerated Bacon, 30 sec. Remove wrapper and place in microwave safe dish. After 1 pound (450 g) (HIGH) heating, use a plastic spatula to separate slices. To soften refrigerated Butter, 1 stick, ¼...
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Microwave shortcuts (continued) FOOD POWER TIME (in mins.) DIRECTIONS To roast Nuts, 3 - 4 Spread nuts into a 9-inch (23 cm) microwave safe pie plate. 1½ cups (375 ml) (HIGH) Stir occasionally. To toast Sesame Seeds, 2 - 2½ Place in a small microwave safe bowl.
Food Characteristics Food Characteristics Cooking Techniques Bone and Fat Piercing Both bone and fat affect cooking. Bones may cause Foods with skins or membranes must be pierced, scored or have a strip of irregular cooking. Meat next to the tips of bones may skin peeled before cooking to allow steam to escape.
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Food Characteristics (continued) Stirring Test for Doneness Stirring is usually necessary during microwave cooking. Always bring the The same tests for doneness used in conventional cooking may be used for cooked outside edges toward the center and the less cooked center portions microwave cooking.
DO NOT SPRAY DIRECTLY INSIDE THE OVEN. A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning. Shop Accessories Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: shop.panasonic.com/support Parts Available to Order Owner’s Manual (this book) ..................
Before Requesting Service See below before calling for service, as most problems can easily be remedied by following these simple solutions: Problem Solution Some radio, TV, Wi-Fi, cordless telephone, baby monitor, blue tooth or other wireless equipment interference might occur when you cook with the The oven causes TV microwave oven.
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Net Weight ........................................Approx. 29.1 lbs (13.2 kg) *IEC Test procedure Specifications subject to change without notice. Trim Kit Information Trim Kit for NN-GN68KS Model Number: ............................................NN-TK623G Outside Dimensions (W x H) ........................................27” x 16 1⁄2” ................................................ (684 mm x 419 mm) Cabinet Opening (W x H x D) ....................................
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