background image

2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

—To reduce the risk of burns, electric 

shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-

SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY,” found on page 1. 

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. 

See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 5.

4. As with any cooking appliance, 

DO NOT

leave oven unattended while in use.

5. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the installation instruc-

tions found on page 5.

6.

DO NOT

cover or block any openings on this appliance. 

7.

DO NOT

store 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 
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 radiation 
leaks.

9. When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come together upon 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.

11.

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.

12.

DO NOT

immerse cord or plug in water. 

13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. 

DO NOT

let cord hang over edge of a table or counter.

15. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact 

the nearest authorized service center for examination, repair or adjustment. 

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:

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.

WARNING

IP2943_39Q30CP_08_100221  2010.2.21  2:37 PM  Page 4

Summary of Contents for NN-SF550W

Page 1: ...NG THE OVEN Inverser le manuel pour lire les instructions en fran ais F00039Q30CP IP0310 0 Printed in China Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 Tel 905 624 5010 www pana...

Page 2: ...15 Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature 16 Defrosting Tips Techniques 16 17 Auto Reheat Feature 18 Auto Cook Feature 18 Auto Cook Chart 19 Microwave Recipes 20 Timer Feature Kitchen Timer Stand Time Delay...

Page 3: ...es and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel All safety messages will tell yo...

Page 4: ...ed for industrial or laboratory use The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and may result in radiation leaks 9 When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...hit or strike Control Panel Damage to controls may occur 5 DO NOT use recycled paper products unless the paper product is labeled as safe for microwave oven use Recycled paper products may contain imp...

Page 7: ...The oven will remain inoperable until it has cooled 2 If the oven is designed for installation into a wall cabinet use the proper trim kit available from a local Panasonic dealer Follow all instructio...

Page 8: ...gged into a 15 AMP or 20 AMP 120 VOLT 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET Where a standard two prong outlet is encountered it is the personal respon sibility and obligation of the consumer to have it replaced with...

Page 9: ...r the cooking power of your microwave oven CAUTION When using pre packaged microwave popcorn you can follow recommended package instructions or use the popcorn pad refer to page 15 Otherwise the popco...

Page 10: ...r microwave cooking only Always fol low 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 ac...

Page 11: ...s hot dogs Paper Towels Napkins Yes Use to warm rolls and sandwiches only if labeled safe for microwave use Recycled Paper Towels No Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may Napkins ca...

Page 12: ...rmal Inside surface is cov ered with a heat and vapor barrier film Do not remove Outside oven surfaces Clean with a damp cloth To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven water should not...

Page 13: ...d Exhaust Air Vent e e Control Panel f f Identification Plate g g Flat Table h h Heat Vapor Barrier Film do not remove i i Door Release Button j j Warning Label k k Menu Label l l Power Supply Cord m...

Page 14: ...arm Pad page 14 Timer Pad page 21 Clock Pad page 13 Stop Reset Pad Number Pads Auto Reheat Pad page 18 Quick Min Pad page 14 Serving Weight Pad page 18 Auto Cook Pad page 18 Inverter Turbo Defrost Pad...

Page 15: ...k the door Starting to Use Your Oven 1 Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet The oven automatical ly defaults to the impe rial measure system oz lb 2 Press Start to convert to metric Verify...

Page 16: ...indow will count down Press 5 times Press once twice 3 times 4 times 5 times 6 times 7 times 8 times 9 times 10 times Power Level P10 HIGH P9 P8 P7 MEDIUM HIGH P6 MEDIUM P5 P4 P3 MEDIUM LOW DEFROST P2...

Page 17: ...ay window 2 see More Less Feature 3 Press Start After several seconds cooking time appears in the display window and begins to count down Press once Press once twice 3 times Weight 3 5 oz 99 g 3 0 oz...

Page 18: ...7 0 8 0 9 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 plasti...

Page 19: ...g 21 2 4 lbs defrosted surface Chops Steak 12 to 16 6 to 8 Turn over Rearrange Shield ends and defrosted surface Ribs T bone 12 to 16 6 to 8 Turn over Rearrange Shield ends and defrosted surface 5 min...

Page 20: ...aken into account Should you prefer your food cooked dif ferently use power and time method shown on page 14 Example To reheat 2 servings of casserole Example To cook a cup 80 g of Oatmeal 1 Press Aut...

Reviews: