Panasonic NN-S433 Page 5 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, elec-
tric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using the

appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU-

TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-
SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY,” found on the inside front cover.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect

only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found
on page 5.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in

accordance with the installation instruc-
tions found on page 5.

5. Do not cover or block any openings on this

appliance.

6. Do not store or use this appliance out-

doors.
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 corro-
sive chemicals, vapors, or non-food products
in this appliance. This type of oven is specifi-
cally designed to heat or cook. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use. The
use of corrosive chemicals in heating or clean-
ing 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

qualified service personnel. Contact the
nearest authorized servicenter for examina-
tion, repair or adjustment.

15. Some products such as whole eggs, nar-

row 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 fire in the oven cavity:

(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

appliance if paper, plastic, or other com-
bustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.

(b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or

plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

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 purpos-

es. Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils, or food in the cavity when not in
use.

General Use

1. 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 qualified service per-
son.

2. DO NOT operate the oven

empty. The microwave
energy will reflect continu-
ously throughout the oven
causing overheating, if
food or water is not pre-
sent to absorb energy. This could damage the
oven and result in the risk of a fire.

3. DO NOT dry clothes, newspapers or other mate-

rials in oven, or use newspapers or paper bags
for cooking. Fire could result.

4. DO NOT use recycled paper products unless the

paper product is labeled as safe for microwave
oven use. Recycled paper products may contain
impurities which may cause sparks, and result in
fires when used.

5. DO NOT hit or strike Control Panel. Damage to

controls may occur. Fire could result.

6. POT HOLDERS should always be used when

removing items from the oven. Heat is trans-
ferred from the HOT food to the cooking contain-
er and from the cooking container to the Glass
Tray. The Glass Tray can be very HOT after
removing the cooking container from the oven.

7. DO NOT store flammable materials next to, on top

of, or in the oven. These could be fire hazards.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For proper use of your oven read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.

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. When using this electric appliance, basic safety precau-
tions should be followed, including the following:

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.

Placement of Oven

1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface.

For proper operation, the oven must have suffi-
cient air flow. Allow 4-inches (10 cm) of space
on both sides and top of oven.
a. DO NOT block air vents.

If they are blocked during operation, the
oven may be overheated and damaged.
When using any cloth over the oven, the air
intake and exhaust should not be blocked.
Also should allow space on back and both
sides of oven properly.

b. DO NOT place oven near a hot, damp sur-

face such as a gas or electric range, or
dishwasher.

c. DO NOT operate oven when room humidity

is too high.

2. This oven was manufactured for household

use only.

Grounding Instructions

This 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 in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified 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.

Power Supply

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to

reduce the risks resulting from becoming entan-
gled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are avail-

able and may be used if care is exercised in
their use.

3. If a long cord or extension cord is used, (1) the

marked electrical rating of the cord set or
extension cord should be at least as great as
the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the
extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire
cord, and (3) the longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the
counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over accidentally.

Wiring Requirements

1. The oven must be on a SEPARATE CIRCUIT.

No other appliance should share the circuit with
the microwave oven. If it does, the branch cir-
cuit fuse may blow, the circuit breaker may trip,
or the food may cook slower than the times
recommended in this manual.

2. 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 other incident causing
oven damage. Using a lower voltage will cause
slow cooking. Panasonic is NOT responsible
for damage resulting from the use of the oven
with other than the specified voltage.

3. The oven must be plugged into at least a 20

AMP, 120 VOLT, 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET.
Where a standard two-prong outlet is encoun-
tered, it is the personal responsibility and oblig-
ation of the consumer to have
it replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong out-
let.

TV / Radio Interference

1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause

interference to your radio, TV or similar equip-
ment.

2. When there is interference, it may be reduced

or eliminated by taking the following measures:
a. Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven.

(See Care of Your Microwave Oven)

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.

Glass Tray

1. DO NOT operate the oven without Rotating

Ring and 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.

3. Only use the Glass Tray specifically designed

for this oven. Do not substitute any other glass
tray.

4. If the Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool before

cleaning or placing in water.

5. DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray.

Always place food in a microwave-safe dish, or
on a rack set in a microwave-safe dish.

6. If food or utensil on Glass Tray touches oven

walls, causing the tray to stop moving, the tray
will automatically rotate in the opposite direc-
tion. This is normal.

7. Glass Tray can turn in either direction.

Rotating Ring

1. Rotating Ring and oven floor should be cleaned

frequently to prevent excessive noise.