PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE. MICROWAVE ENERGY 3.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .. 3 Installation and Grounding Instructions . 4 Safety Precautions .. 5 How Does the Microwave Work? . 6 Outline Diagram . 7 How to Operate . 8 Before Operating . . 8 HeatingA. Manual Single Stage Heating .. 9 B. Manual 2 or 3 Stage Heating 9 C. Programmed Heating 10 ProgrammingA. Programming Memory Pads for Single Stage Heating . 11 B. Programming Memory Pads for 2 or 3 Stage Heating .. 12 C. Programming the Double Quantity Pad for Multiple Portion Heating 13 Others FeaturesA. To Activate Program Lock 14 B. To Release Program Lock 14 C. To Read Program List 15 D. To Select Beep Tone Options 16 E. To Read the Cycle Counter . 16 Self Diagnostics Failure Code Explanation .. 17 Care of Your Microwave Oven 17 Technical Specifications . 18
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– 3 -IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this electric appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:-To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, Þre, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Read and follow the speci Þc “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY,” found at the bottom of this page.3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 4.4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the installation instructions found on page 4.5. Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance. 6. Do not store or use 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, and the like.7. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. DO NOT use corrosive chemicals, vapours, or non-food products in this appliance. This type of oven is speciÞcally designed to heat or cook. 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.8. When cleaning surfaces of 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.9. Do not allow children to use this appliance, unless closely supervised by an adult.10. 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.11. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. 12. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. 13. Do not let cord hang over edge of a table or counter. 14. This appliance should be serviced only by quali Þed service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized servicentre for examination, repair or adjustment.15. Some products such as whole eggs, narrow neck bottles and sealed containers-for example, closed glass jars – may explode and should not be heated in this oven.16. To reduce the risk of Þre in the oven cavity:(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if 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 materials inside the oven should ignite, 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.(a) 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.(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close 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. (d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualiÞed service personnel.Your microwave oven is a cooking device and you should use as much care as you use with a stove or any other cooking device. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For proper use of your oven read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
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– 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.Remove Protective Plastic FilmIf a plastic Þlm has been wrapped around the oven to protect the painted Þnish from scratching during shipping, please remove this plastic Þlm prior to using the oven. (However, all ovens do not have plastic Þlm wrapping.) Placement of Oven1. Oven must be placed on a ßat, stable surface. For proper operation, the oven must have sufÞcient air ßow. Allow 7.6 cm of space on both sides of the oven and 2.5 cm of space on top of oven.a. 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.b. DO NOT place oven near a hot damp surface such as a gas or electric range.c. DO NOT operate oven when room humidity is too high.Grounding InstructionsThis 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.WARNING -Improper use of the grounding plug can result ina risk of electric shock. Consult a qualiÞed 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 blade grounding plug, and a three slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord should be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.Wiring Requirements 1. The oven must be plugged into at least a 15 AMP 120 VOLT, 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET. Where a standard two-prong outlet is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the user to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong outlet (Fig. 1 ). Fig. 1 2. The oven must be 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 or the food may cook slower than the times recommended in this manual.3. The VOLTAGE used must be the same as speci Þed on this microwave oven (120 V). Using a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a Þre or other accident causing oven damage. Using a lower voltage will cause slow heating. Panasonic is NOT responsible for damage resulting from the use of the oven with other than speciÞed voltage.
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– 5 -Safety PrecautionsGeneral Use1. DO NOT tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. Do NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs should only be done by a qualiÞed service person.2. DO NOT operate the oven if empty. The microwave energy will reßect continuously throughout the oven causing overheating, if no food or water is present to absorb energy. This could damage the oven and result in a risk of Þre.3. If a Þre occurs in the oven, press STOP/RESET Pad and LEAVE DOOR CLOSED. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.4. DO NOT dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in oven or use newspapers or paper bags for cooking. Fire could result.5. DO NOT use recycled paper products unless the paper product is labelled as safe for microwave oven use. Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks, and result in Þres when used.6. DO NOT hit or strike control panel. Damage to controls may occur. 7. POT HOLDERS should always be used when removing items from the oven. Heat is transferred from the HOT food to the heating container. 8. DO NOT store ßammable materials next to, on top of, or in the oven. It could be a Þre hazard.UtensilsUse only containers and materials speciÞed by their manufacturers to be for microwave use.1. METAL CONTAINERS or dishes with metallic trims should not be used. Arcing may occur. 2. METAL TWIST-TIES may not be used in the microwave oven.3. DO NOT use SEALED JARS or NARROW NECK bottles for cooking or reheating. They may shatter. 4. DO NOT use CONVENTIONAL THERMOMETERS in the microwave oven. They may cause arcing. 5. Remove PLASTIC STORE WRAPS, before heating in the oven.6. When using foil, skewers, warming rack or utensils made of metal in the oven allow at least 2.5 cm of space between metal material and interior oven walls. If arcing (sparking) occurs remove metal material (skewers, etc.) and/or transfer to a nonmetallic container. Food1. It is better to UNDERHEAT RATHER THAN OVERHEAT foods. If food is underheated, it can always be returned to the oven for further heating. If food is overheated, nothing can be done. Always start with minimum heating times. 2. SMALL QUANTITIES of food or foods with LOW MOISTURE content can burn, dry out or catch on Þre if heated too long.3. Microwave popcorn which pops in its own package is available. Each brand of microwave popcorn recommends that their popcorn be used in microwave ovens listed at a speciÞc wattage. For example: “Use in a microwave oven 600 watts or greater”, or “Tested in microwaves of 450 to 1000 watts. ” Follow popcorn manufacturer’s directions and use a brand suitable for at least a 650 watts microwave oven.4. Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven. 5. Do not boil eggs in their shell in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up and the eggs will explode.6. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole acorn squash and sausages are examples of foods with nonporous skins. These types of foods must be pierced before cooking, to prevent bursting.7. Liquids can become “superheated” in a microwave, and when the container is moved in any way, the superheated liquids can “explode” out of the container. “Superheated” water is hotter than boiling water, EVEN THOUGH IT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BUBBLE. To reduce the possibility of this occurrence: Always make sure that liquids are stirred vigorously before heating to assure that the liquid is mixed with air. NEVER HEAT LIQUIDS FOR AN EXCESSIVE LENGTH OF TIME. 8. Do not use paper towels or cloths which contain a synthetic Þber woven into them, such as nylon. The synthetic Þber may cause the towel or cloth to ignite.9. Do not use the oven for any reason other than the preparation of food.10. Your oven is equipped with a protective device designed to turn the unit off in the event of overheating. The oven will automatically reset itself after it has cooled. (approx. 30~60 min.)
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– 6 -How Does The Microwave Work? Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves similar to those used by a radio including AM; FM and CB. They are, however, much shorter than radio waves; approximately 13 cm long. Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube. From the magnetron tube, microwave energy is transmitted and absorbed.ReflectionMicrowaves are reßected by metal just as a ball is bounced off a wall. A combination of stationary (interior walls) and rotating antenna, located underneath the bottom shelf assure that the microwaves are well distributed within the oven cavity to produce even heating or cooking of foods. Transmission Microwaves pass through some materials such as paper, glass and plastic much like sunlight shining through a window. Because these substances do not absorb or reßect the microwave energy, they are ideal materials for microwave oven heating containers.AbsorptionDuring heating, microwaves will be absorbed by food. They penetrate to a depth of about 2 cm – 4 cm. Microwave energy excites the molecules in the food (especially water, fat and sugar molecules), and causes them to vibrate at a rate of 2,450,000,000 times per second. This vibration causes friction, and heat is produced just as you will feel heat produced if you vigorously rub your hands together. The internal heating of larger foods is done by conduction. The heat which is produced by friction travels by conduction to the center of the food. Foods also continue to heat by conduction during standing time. Because microwaves dissipate, much like sunlight as it reaches the Earth’s surface, they are not stored in food.TV / Radio / Wireless Equipment Interference 1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV, Wi-Fi, cordless telephone, baby monitor, blue tooth, or other wireless equipment.2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures: a. Clean door and sealing sufaces of the oven. See Care of Your Microwave Oven found on page 17.) b. Place the radio, TV, etc, away from the microwave oven as far as possible. c. Use a properly installed antenna, to obtain stronger signal reception.
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– 8 -How to OperateBefore Operating Make sure the oven is connected to a properly grounded electrical outlet. When the door is closed, the Display Window is still blank. When the door is opened, the Display Window shows “0”.For the detail operation, see the page on each feature.This oven is preset at the factory for the following:1. Memory Pads are preset to High Power for the indicated heating times for single stage heating. 1 – 10 sec.2 – 20 sec. 3 – 30 sec. 4 – 45 sec. 5 – 1 min.6 – 1 min. 30 sec.7 – 2 min. 8 – 2 min. 30 sec. 9 – 3 min. 0 – 3 min. 30 sec.The Double Quantity (x 2) Pad is preset to automatically double the programmed time of each Memory Pad.Example: press= 2 mins. +2. Program Unlock. 3. Cycle counter set to “0” on all pads. To set the power level: Select power level before programming the cooking time.1 time HIGH 2 times .MEDIUM HIGH 3 times .MEDIUM 4 times .LOW 5 times .DEFROST 6 times .HOLD pressTo set the cooking time: You can set up to 99 minutes 99 seconds. Example 1: To set 15 minutes 45 seconds press Example 2: To set 85 minutes 30 seconds pressWhen you press the START Pad, the Display Window shows1 hour 25 minutes instead of 85 minutes 30 seconds. When selected cooking time is over an hour, the Display Window shows hours and minutes, but the oven works for your setting time.Display:The Display Window will go blank (when the door is closed}: Ł at more than 1 minute interruption. Ł at more than 1 minute after completion of heating and removing food. The display will ßash “0”: Ł continuously if food is not removed. Oven Light:Oven light will be turned on, when: Ł you open the door. Ł heating starts. Oven light will be turned off, when: Ł you close the door (no heating). Ł heating Þnishes.Display Window
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– 9 -How to OperateHEATING Open the door and place food in the oven cavity. Close the door. “0” must be showing in the Display Window .A. Manual Single Stage Heating: This feature gives the user maximum ßexibility to set the oven to desired heating time and power level. Ideal for menus that require various heating requirements. Example: To heat for 2 minutes at High Power Display Window 1. Ł Press the POWER Level Selector Pad one time.2.Ł Press the Memory Pads 2, 0 and 0.3.Ł Press the START Pad.Heating will start. The time in the Display Window will count down.4.Beep tone will sound.Ł All heating will stop. When opening the door, the display will stop blinking.B. Manual 2 or 3 Stage Heating: This feature allows you to set to begin heating at one power level then shift automatically to a different power level after t he designated amount of heating time. Example: To heat for 2 minutes at Defrost power for 2 stage heating 1.Follow steps 1 and 2 above. Display Window 2.Ł Press the POWER Level Selector Pad 5 times. Indicator will change each time the pad is pressed.3.Ł Press the Memory Pads 2, 0 and 0.4.Ł Press the START Pad.The total time for both stages will be displayed. The oven lamp will be turned on. Heating will start.Ł The time in the Display Window will count down.Ł When oven shifts to the next stage, a single beep tone will sound.5.Beep tone will sound.Ł All heating will stop. When opening the door, the display will stop blinking.NOTE: For a 3 stage heating cycle, select a power level again and set the cooking time, between steps 3 and 4 above. SPECIAL NOTE: For both single and 2 or 3 stage heating .1. While heating, one touch on the STOP/RESET Pad stops the oven. You can restart by pressing the START Pad or a second touch on the STOP/RESET Pad will cancel the selected program.2. One touch on the STOP/RESET Pad, before the heating cycle is started, will cancel the selected program.
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– 10 -How to OperateC. Programmed Heating: Example: 1 stage; Memory Pad 9 to heat for 3 minutes at HIGH Power Display Window 1.Ł Press the Memory Pad 9.In Program Lock Mode oven will start without pressing START Pad. See page 14.2.Ł Press the START Pad.Heating will start. The time in the Display Window will count down.3.Beep tone will sound.Ł All heating will stop. When opening the door, the display will stop blinking. Example: 2 stage; Memory Pad 3 (to heat for 3 minutes at HIGH and 2 minutes at DEFROST) See page 12 to program Memory Pad.See page 14 to activate Program Lock.Display Window 1.Ł Press the Memory Pad 3.In Program Lock Mode oven will start without pressing START Pad. See page 14.2.Ł Press the START Pad.The total time for both stages will be displayed. The time in the Display Window will count down. Heating will start.Ł When the oven shifts to the next stage, a single beep tone will sound.3.Beep tone will sound.Ł All heating will stop. When opening the door, the display will stop blinking.To Select Multiple Portion Heating: The Double Quantity Pad (x 2) is factory set to automatically double the programmed time for multiple portion heating. Example: Memory Pad 5 Display Window 1.Ł Press the DOUBLE QUANTITY (x 2) Pad.2.Ł Press the Memory Pad 5.In Program Lock Mode oven will start without pressing START Pad. See page 14.3.Follow steps 2-3 above.
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– 11 – How to OperateProgramming – DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR -The Display Window MUST be blank before programming can begin. If any indicator light is illuminated in the digital Display Window: Close the door, press STOP/RESET Pad and wait 1 minute until the Display Window goes blank.Display Window A. Programming Memory Pads for Single Stage Heating: Example: To program 30 seconds at Medium Power for Memory Pad Number 5 Display Window 1.Ł Press the PROG. Pad.NOTE: Ł If no PROG. Indicator appeared in the Display Window, “Program Lock” should be cancelled. (See page 14.)Ł Do not keep pressing PROG. Pad for more than 30 seconds, or a false failure code may result.2.Ł Press Memory Pad 5.The pad number and the previously selected time and power level will appear in the Display Window. Ł The pad number and Stage Heating Indicator will appear in the Display Window again.3.Ł Press the Power Level Selector Pad 3 times. The Memory Pad display will go out. 4.Ł Press Memory Pads 3 and 0.5.Ł Press the PROG. Pad again.You have completed programming the selected Memory Pad for single stage heating and double heating time for multiple portion heating automatically. Ł 2 seconds later, the time and power level setting for single stage will appear in the Display Window. Ł 2 seconds later, Double Quantity (x 2) Heating Indicator and then the double heating time will appear in the Display Window. Ł 2 seconds later, the Display Window will go blank.
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