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Operating Instructions

Microwave Oven

Household Use Only

Model No. 

NN-SD973S
NN-SD773S
NN-SD763S

1200 W

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS 

PRODUCT, AND SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE.

Inverser le manuel pour lire les instructions en français.

Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
Tel: (905) 624-5010
www.panasonic.ca

F0003BK40CP

PA0113-0

Printed in China

© Panasonic Appliances Microwave Oven (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. 2013

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Summary of Contents for NN-SD763

Page 1: ... MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE Inverser le manuel pour lire les instructions en français Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 Tel 905 624 5010 www panasonic ca F0003BK40CP PA0113 0 Printed in China Panasonic Appliances Microwave Oven Shanghai Co Ltd 2013 PA_F0003BK40CP_Eng_PP01_0306 indd 1 PA_F0003BK40CP_Eng_PP01_0306 indd 1 2013 3 22 8 55 56 2013 3 22 8 55 56 ...

Page 2: ...Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature 18 Defrosting Tips Techniques 18 19 Sensor Reheat Feature 20 Sensor Cook Feature 20 Sensor Cook Chart 21 Microwave Recipes 22 Timer Feature Kitchen Timer Stand Time Delay Start 23 Microwave Shortcuts 24 25 Food Characteristics 26 Cooking Techniques 26 27 Quick Guide to Operation 30 31 Maintenance General Information Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven 10 Before ...

Page 3: ...e potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 1 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 interlock...

Page 4: ...mming pool or similar locations 8 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual DO NOT use corrosive chemicals vapors or non food products in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food 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 ra...

Page 5: ...en not in use 18 Superheated Liquids Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without showing evidence or signs of boiling Visible bubbling is not always present when the container is removed from the microwave oven THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To re...

Page 6: ...LDING POT HOLDERS should always be used when removing items from the oven Heat is transferred from the HOT food to the cooking container and from the container to the Glass Tray The Glass Tray can also be very HOT after removing the cooking container from the oven The wire rack is designed for use only in the browning mode and will be hot after use Care in handling must be exercised Glass Tray 1 D...

Page 7: ...se For proper operation the oven must have sufficient air flow Allow 7 6 cm 3 inches of space on both sides of the oven and 5 cm 2 inches of space on top of the oven a DO NOT block air vents If they are blocked during operation the oven may overheat and be damaged b DO NOT place oven near a hot damp surface such as a gas or electric range or dishwasher c DO NOT operate oven when room humidity is e...

Page 8: ...rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance The extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord 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 operated on a SEPARATE CIRCUIT No...

Page 9: ...he hot oil and can shatter or melt 4 FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS DO NOT COOK REHEAT WHOLE EGGS WITH OR WITHOUT THE SHELL Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to explode and possibly damage the oven or cause injury Reheating SLICED hard boiled eggs and cooking SCRAMBLED eggs is safe Potatoes apples whole squash and sausages are examples of foods with nonporous skins These types of foods must b...

Page 10: ... for microwave cooking only Always follow instructions provided by the manufacturer DO NOT preheat browning dish for longer than 6 minutes If an oven cooking bag is used for microwave cooking prepare according to package directions DO NOT use a wire twist tie to close bag instead use plastic ties cotton string or a strip cut from the open end of the bag 8 THERMOMETERS DO NOT use a conventional mea...

Page 11: ...rm rolls and sandwiches only if labeled safe for microwave use Recycled Paper Towels Napkins No Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks or create a fire hazard Parchment Paper Yes Use as a cover to prevent spattering Safe for use in microwave microwave convection and conventional ovens Plastic Microwave Safe Cookware Yes use caution Should be labeled Suitable for Micr...

Page 12: ...lean it with a soft dry cloth Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives Inside of the oven Wipe with a damp cloth after using mild detergent may be used if needed The use of harsh detergents or abrasives Roller Ring and oven cavity floor Clean the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent water or window cleaner and dry Roller Ring may be washed in mild soapy water or dish washer These areas s...

Page 13: ...9 Heat Vapor Barrier Film do not remove 10 Waveguide Cover do not remove 11 Door Release Button 12 Warning Label 13 Function Label 14 Time Weight and Sensor Menu Dial 15 Menu Label 16 Power Supply Cord 17 Power Supply Plug 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 3 15 17 12 PA_F0003BK40CP_Eng_PP01_0306 indd 11 PA_F0003BK40CP_Eng_PP01_0306 indd 11 2013 3 22 8 55 57 2013 3 22 8 55 57 ...

Page 14: ...t Button page 20 Keep Warm Button page 16 More Less Button page 17 Start Button Sensor Cook Button page 20 Inverter Turbo Defrost Button page 18 Power Level Button page 16 Quick Min Button page 16 Timer Clock Button page 13 23 Stop Rest Button Time Weight and Sensor Menu dial Before cooking One tap clears all your instructions During cooking One tap temporarily stops the cooking process Another ta...

Page 15: ...or Stop Reset button must be pressed 3 times within 10 seconds 1 Display Window Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet WELCOME TO PANASONIC REFER TO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE scrolls across display window Setting the Clock 1 Press Timer Clock twice Colon flashes 2 Time Dial Rotate Set time of day using Time Dial Time appears in the display window colon continues flashing 3 Press T...

Page 16: ...oice of English French or Spanish display BEEP CHOICE The oven has both Beep On and Beep Off mode Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet LB KG CHOICE LANGUAGE CHOICE BEEP CHOICE Press Start once The oven automatically defaults to the imperial measure system LB Rotate the dial to choose metric weight measurements KG Press Start twice The default display language is English Press More Less ...

Page 17: ... press other button to exit MENU ACTION ON OFF can be selected when colon or clock appears in the display window MENU ACTION SCREEN helps you to program your oven by prompting the next step to be taken When you become familiar with your oven the prompt can be turned off 4 taps OFF Prompting Guide will not appear 4 more taps ON Prompting Guide will appear DEMO MODE ON OFF Demo mode is designed for ...

Page 18: ... NOT OVERCOOK This oven requires less time to cook than an older unit Overcooking will cause food to dry out and may cause a fire A microwave oven s cooking power tells you the amount of microwave power available for cooking Quick Min Feature This feature allows you to set or add cooking time in 1 minute increments up to 10 minutes To Set Cooking Time 1 Press Quick Min until the desired cooking ti...

Page 19: ...2 to 3 seconds between pops stop oven Overcooking can cause fire REMARKS When popping multiple bags one right after the other the cooking time may vary slightly This does not affect the popcorn results More Less Feature For Popcorn By using the MORE LESS Button the programs can be adjusted to cook popcorn for a longer or shorter time if desired 1 tap Adds approx 10 secs 2 taps Adds approx 20 secs ...

Page 20: ...te The maximum weight for Inverter Turbo Defrost is 6 lb 3 kg Defrosting Tips Techniques Preparation for freezing 1 Freeze meats poultry and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food Place wax paper between layers 2 Package in heavy duty plastic wraps bags labeled For Freezer or freezer paper 3 Remove as much air as possible 4 Seal securely date and label To Defrost 1 Remove wrapper This he...

Page 21: ...refrig Chops Steak 12 to 16 6 to 8 Turn over Rearrange Shield ends and defrosted surface 5 min Ribs T bone 12 to 16 6 to 8 Turn over Rearrange Shield ends and defrosted surface Stew Meat 8 to 16 4 to 8 Break apart Rearrange Remove defrosted pieces Liver thinly sliced 8 to 12 4 to 6 Drain liquid Turn over Separate pieces Bacon sliced 8 4 Turn over Poultry Chicken Whole up to 1 4 kg 3 lbs 8 to 12 4 ...

Page 22: ...Cook 2 Sensor Menu Dial Rotate Select the desired category number using the Sensor Menu Select Dial 3 Optional see More Less Feature page 17 4 Press Start Cooking starts Cooking is complete when 5 beeps sound When steam is detected by the Genius Sensor and 2 beeps sound the remaining cooking time will appear in the display window For the best results with the GENIUS SENSOR follow these recommendat...

Page 23: ...beeps stir or rearrange Be careful when removing the film cover after cooking Remove fac ing away from you to avoid steam burns If additional time is needed continue to cook manually 8 Frozen Dinners 300 450 g 11 16 oz Follow manufacturers directions for covering or removing covers Do not use frozen foods packaged in foil trays 9 Oatmeal 40 80 g 1 cups Place inside a microwave safe serving bowl wi...

Page 24: ... butter for 40 seconds at P10 Add onion and garlic and cook for 1 minute at P10 Stir in flour mustard salt and pepper and gradually add the milk Cook for 3 4 minutes at P10 until sauce thickens stirring once Add the cheddar cheese stirring thoroughly Pour and stir the sauce into the macaroni in a 3 qt casserole dish Top with bread crumbs and paprika Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Cook at P6...

Page 25: ...e read instructions To Set Delay Start Example To delay the start of cook ing for 5 minutes and cook at P6 power for 3 minutes 1 Press Timer Clock once 2 Time Dial Rotate Set delay time using Time Select Dial to 5 minutes 3 Press 5 times Enter the desired Power level see page 16 for directions 4 Time Dial Rotate Set cooking time using Time Dial to 3 minutes 5 Press Start Delay time will count down...

Page 26: ...ed NOTE Chocolate holds its shape even when softened To toast Coconut cup 125 ml P10 HIGH 1 Place in a microwave safe dish Stir every 30 seconds To soften Cream Cheese 225 g 8 oz P3 MED LOW 1 2 Remove wrapper and place in a microwave safe bowl To brown Ground Beef 450 g 1 pound P10 HIGH 4 5 Crumble into a microwave safe colander set into another dish Cover with plastic wrap Stir twice Drain grease...

Page 27: ...iquids in microwave oven without stirring before heating Cup of liquid To warm Beverage 1 cup 250 ml 8 oz 2 cups 500 ml 16 oz P7 MED HIGH 1 2 2 3 To roast Nuts 1 cups 375 ml P10 HIGH 3 4 Spread nuts into a 23 cm 9 inch microwave safe pie plate Stir occasionally To toast Sesame Seeds cup 60 ml P10 HIGH 2 2 Place in a small microwave safe bowl Stir twice To skin Tomatoes one at a time P10 HIGH 30 se...

Page 28: ...cook more quickly than thick pieces Starting Temperature Foods that are at room temperature take less time to cook than if they are chilled refrigerated or frozen Cooking Techniques Piercing Foods with skins or mem branes must be pierced scored or have a strip of skin peeled before cooking to al low steam to escape Pierce clams oysters chicken livers whole potatoes and whole vegetables Whole apple...

Page 29: ...pork chops Rearrange pieces from the edge to the center and pieces from the center to the edge of the dish Turning It is not possible to stir some foods to distrib ute the heat evenly At times microwave en ergy will concentrate in one area of the food To help insure even cooking these food need to be turned Turn over large foods such as roasts or turkeys halfway through cooking Stand Time Most foo...

Page 30: ...eset Roller Ring and Glass Tray properly The CHILD LOCK was activated Deactivate LOCK by pressing Stop Reset Button 3 times This displaying indicates a problem with the microwave generation system Please contact an authorised Service Center see page 29 The Roller Ring and oven bottom are dirty Clean these parts according to Care and Cleaning of your Microwave oven see page 10 The door is not close...

Page 31: ...ulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification introduction of sand humidity or liquids commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than a Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God Over The Range cooktop li...

Page 32: ... tp 10 min To use Keep Warm page 16 To set keep warm time up to 30 min Press once Press once Time Dial To cook using Popcorn page 17 Optional Press once Press to select weight To defrost using Inverter Turbo Defrost page 18 To set weight Press once Press once Weight Dial To reheat using Sensor Reheat page 20 Optional Press once Press once To reheat using Sensor Cook page 20 To select category Pres...

Page 33: ...Model Number NN SD973S NN SD773S NN SD763S Power Source 120 V 60 Hz Power Consumption 12 7 A 1500 W Cooking Power 1200 W Outside Dimensions W x H x D 23 27 32 x 14 x 20 606 mm x 356 mm x 506 mm 21 27 32 x 12 x 20 555 mm x 304 mm x 506 mm Overall Oven Cavity Dimensions W x H x D 18 1 2 x 11 x 18 15 32 470 mm x 278 mm x 469 mm 18 1 2 x 9 x 16 29 64 470 mm x 228 mm x 418 mm Operating Frequency 2450 M...

Page 34: ...60 mm x 419 mm 30 x 16 Cabinet Opening W x D x H 724 mm x 533 mm x 422 mm 28 1 2 x 21 x 17 3 8 724 mm x 533 mm x 389 mm 28 1 2 x 21 x 15 5 16 IEC Test procedure Specifications subject to change without notice User s Record The serial number of this product may be found on the back side of the oven or on the left side of the control panel You should note the model number and the serial number of th...

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