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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY (NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (con�nued)

1.  Read all instruc�ons before using the appliance.

2.  Read and follow the specific: "

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

" found on 

page 1.

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

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

" found on page 

3.

4.  Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installa�on instruc�ons.

5.  As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

6.  When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or deter-

gent applied with a sponge or so� cloth. 

7.  Keep cord away from heated surface.

8.  Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to overheat beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible 

bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY 

HOT LIQUID SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To 

reduce the risk of injury to persons:

(a) 

DO NOT

 overheat the liquid.

(b)  S�r the liquid both before and halfway through hea�ng it.

(c) 

DO NOT

 use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

(d)  A�er hea�ng, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short �me before removing the container.

(e)  Use extreme care when inser�ng a spoon or other utensil into the container.

9.  This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examina�on, 

repair, or adjustment.

10.  Clean Ven�la�on Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

11.  When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

12.  To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

(a) 

DO NOT

 overcook food. Carefully a�end appliance when paper, plas�c, or other combus�ble materials are placed inside the 

oven to facilitate cooking.

(b)  Remove wire twist-�es from paper or plas�c bag before placing bag in oven.

(c)  If material inside of the 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 purposes. 

DO NOT

 leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in 

use.

13.  Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as  lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter.

14.  Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment.

15.  Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers, for example, closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be 

heated in this oven. 

16. 

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. 

17. 

DO NOT

 immerse cord or plug in water or any other liquid. 

18.  Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual.  Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. 

This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

19. 

DO NOT

 store this appliance outdoors. 

DO NOT

 use this product near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, 

near a swimming pool, or similar loca�on. 

20. 

DO NOT

 cover or block any openings on the appliance.

21. 

DO NOT

 let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

UTENSILS

Personal Injury Hazard: 

Tightly-closed utensils could explode. Closed containers should 

be opened and plas�c pouches should be pierced before 

cooking.

See the instruc�ons on "Materials you can use in microwave 

oven." or "Materials can not be used in microwave oven." 

There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to 

use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in 

ques�on following the procedure below.

Utensil Test:

1.  Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water 

(250ml) along with the utensil in ques�on.

CAUTION

2.  Cook on maximum power for 1 min.

3.  Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use 

it for microwave cooking.

4. 

DO NOT

 exceed 1 min cooking �me.

KEEP THE CAVITY CLEAN 

CAUTION

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Summary of Contents for NN-SG158S

Page 1: ... M crowave Oven Household Use Only Model No ATTACHED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 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 NN SG158S i For assistance please contact us via the web at http www panasonic ca english support Canada only ...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ... Setting Turntable On Off 14 Setting Fan 14 Cooking 15 Setting the Timer 15 Popcorn 16 Maintenance Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven 2 Shop Accessories 28 Before Requesting Service 29 Warranty 30 General Information Specifications 31 User s Record 31 F0003BX00CP indd 2 2017 5 5 10 57 09 Express Cooking 13 Potato 16 Beverage 16 Sensor Menu 17 18 Melt 19 Auto Defrost 20 Control Panel 12 Food ...

Page 4: ...verheat the liquid 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol an...

Page 5: ...ctric cooking equipment 15 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven 16 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 17 DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water or any other liquid 18 Use this appliance only for its in...

Page 6: ... 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 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 blade grounded plug and 3 slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance The marked ra ng of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical ra ng of the appliance DANGER Electric Shock H...

Page 7: ...duct off and on If present the user is encouraged to try to correct by taking one or more of the following countermeasures 1 Increase the spacing distance between the microwave oven and other product receiving the interference 2 If possible use a properly installed receiver antenna and or reorient the receiving antenna of the other product receiving the interference 3 Plug the microwave oven into ...

Page 8: ...tain adequate venting and avoid grease fires 5 To protect the automatic fan feature always keep the filter clean see page 25 Should the fan require repair do not operate microwave oven until it has been repaired 6 Charcoal filter should be replaced periodically It may be purchased from a local Panasonic dealer Indoor Venting If the air exhaust must be recirculated by this unit inside the kitchen a...

Page 9: ...g and always open the bag facing away from your face and body to prevent steam burns F0003BX00CP indd 6 F0003BX00CP indd 6 2017 5 5 10 57 09 2017 5 5 10 57 09 3 DEEP FAT FRYING DO NOT deep fat fry in your microwave oven Cooking oils may burst into flames and may cause damage to the oven and may result in burns Microwave utensils may not withstand the temperature of the hot oil and can shatter or m...

Page 10: ...GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES DO NOT use the oven for any purpose other than the preparation of food Food Preparation continued F0003BX00CP indd 7 F0003BX00CP indd 7 2017 5 5 10 57 09 2017 5 5 10 57 09 6 PAPER TOWELS CLOTHS DO NOT use paper towels or cloths that contain a synthetic fiber woven into them The synthetic fiber may cause the towel to ignite Use paper toweling under supervision 7 BROWNI...

Page 11: ...nd sandwiches only if labeled safe for microwave use Do NOT use recycled paper towels Parchment Paper Yes Use as a cover to prevent splattering Plastic Cookware Yes with caution Should be labeled Suitable for Microwave Heating Check Microwave Safe manufacturers directions for recommended uses Some microwave safe plastic containers are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat or sugar content T...

Page 12: ...r 2 level cooking only Shelf Supports 14 see page 25 see page 25 See through Oven Window 1 Waveguide Cover do not remove 2 Oven Light 3 Glass Tray Turntable 4 Oven Air vent Vent Grille is removable and can be cleaned 5 Panel 6 13 Cook top Light Grease Filter Grease filter is removable and can be cleaned 7 Door Safety Lock System 8 Warning Label 9 11 Rating Label 12 Label 10 Cooking Guide Label CSA...

Page 13: ...the cooking process Another press cancels all your instructions and time of day or colon appears in the display window After cooking program setting one press allows oven to begin functioning If door is opened or Stop Reset pad is pressed once during oven operation Start pad must be pressed again to restart oven 2 Number Pads 3 Popcorn Pad 4 Beverage Pad 5 Potato Pad 6 Veggies Pad 7 Frozen Entrees...

Page 14: ... It does not lock the door feature when the display shows a colon or time of day 2 2 2 1 1 Press Clock Timer once then press number pad to input the current time Press Start once to confirm Current time is displayed If no operation in 5 minutes the setting will be cancelled in the display 2 You can set Child Lock Press Stop Reset three times will be cancelled Child Lock times Current time will app...

Page 15: ...ht on or off Setting Fan The Fan Vent Fan removes steam and other vapors from the cooking surface below the microwave oven Press pad once for twice for High fan speed 3 times for fan speed and 4 times 1 1 NOTES run for one second even though the Low fan setting is selected This is absolutely normal Turbo fan speed Med for Low fan speed 5 times for cooktop below the oven gets too hot the vent fan w...

Page 16: ...ime to cook than older units 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 Stage Cooking For more than one stage of cooking repeat steps 1 and 2 for each stage of cooking before pressing Start The maximum number of stages for cooking is three When operating two beeps will sound between each...

Page 17: ...7 10 Three times for 1 75 Oz Twice for 3 0 Oz Press Start in the display window and begins to count down Cooking time appears Overcooking can burn popcorn or 2 This feature allows you to reheat beverage without setting weight and time The oven simplifies programming Press once for 1 cup 1 Three times for 3 cups Twice for 2 cups Press Start in the display window and begins to count down Cooking tim...

Page 18: ...s finished and beeps three times 1 END is displayed when cooking Sensor Menu Sensor Reheat 2 Press 1 NOTES Press Start in the display window appears finished and beeps three times 1 END is displayed when cooking to choose reheat menu Sensor Menu Chicken 2 Press 1 NOTES Press Start in the display window Chicken appears finished and beeps three times 1 END is displayed when cooking Chicken once Fres...

Page 19: ...ee times 1 END is displayed when cooking Fish once Sensor Menu Frozen Entree 2 Press 1 NOTES Press Start in the display window appears finished and beeps three times 1 END is displayed when cooking Frozen Entree once Fish Frozen entree Sensor Menu Pasta 2 Press 1 NOTES Press Start in the display window appears finished and beeps three times 1 END is displayed when cooking Pasta Pasta once 18 ...

Page 20: ...s or squares of baking chocolate may be used Unwrap squares and place in microwavable container Stir at the end of cycle 3 5 7 0 Oz Unwrap and place in microwavable container CHEESE room temperature and ready for use in recipe No need to cover butter Stir at the end of to complete melting Cream cheese will be at 7 0 10 Oz 1 75 3 5 Oz Press Start to start cooking Press Start to set the weight Enter...

Page 21: ...a shallow container or on a Weight conversion table You are probably used to measuring food in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound for example 4 ounces equals 1 4 pound However in order to enter food weight in Auto Defrost you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound you can use the following table to convert Equivalent Weig...

Page 22: ...shelf must be positioned on Shelf Supports securely to prevent damage to the oven from arcing 2 DO NOT use a microwave browning dish on the shelf The shelf and dish could overheat 3 DO NOT use the oven with the shelf on the microwave floor This could damage the microwave 4 Use pot holders when handling the shelf it may be hot Uneven results Interchange dishes halfway through cooking For best cooki...

Page 23: ...kin peeled before cooking Score sausages and frankfurters 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 Browning Foods will not have the same brown appearance as conventionally cooked foods or those foods which are cooked ...

Page 24: ...ear yellow and drumstick moves freely Fish is done when it flakes and is opaque Cake is done when a toothpick or cake tester is inserted and comes out clean Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture s recommended temperatures To test for doneness insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area away from fat or bone NEVER leave the thermometer in the ...

Page 25: ...s can be removed with a paper towel others may require a damp cloth Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth then rinse with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave Removable Turntable and Turntable Roller Ring To prevent breakage do not place the turntable into water just after cooking Wash it car...

Page 26: ...w what type of panel you have Refer to the eighth digit of the model number S is stainless steel B W or C are plastic colors Stainless Steel on some models The stainless steel panel can be cleaned with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using a clean soft cloth Apply stainless cleaner carefully to avoid the surrounding plastic parts Do not use appliance wax polish bleach or products contai...

Page 27: ...arcoal filter Grease Filters The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop They also prevent flames from foods on the cooktop from damaging the inside of the oven For this reason the filters must always be in place when the hood is used The vent filters should be cleaned once a month or as needed Reusable vent filters on all models Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven continue...

Page 28: ...be cleaned It must be replaced If the model is not vented to the outside the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors The charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored usually after 6 to 12 months depending on usage To Remove the Charcoal Filter To remove the charcoal filter first disconnect power at the main fus...

Page 29: ...25 F0003BX00CP indd 25 2017 5 5 10 57 11 2017 5 5 10 57 11 Filter dashed to show details of grooves Bottom Tab Grooves in Microwave for Filter on Each Side To Install the Charcoal Filter To install a new charcoal filter remove plastic and other outer wrapping from the new filter Insert the top of the filter up and into the grooves on both sides of the inside of the top opening Once you have cleare...

Page 30: ...working Oven will not start cooking The door is not completely closed close the oven door securely Start was not pressed after programming press Start Another program is already entered into the oven press Stop Reset to cancel the previous program and enter new program The program is not correct program again according to the Operating Instructions Stop Reset has been pressed accidentally program ...

Page 31: ...nc or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modi cation introduction of sand humidity or liquids commercial use such as hotel of ce restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone ot...

Page 32: ...en Cavity Dimensions W x H x D 21 x 10 x 14 16 537 mm x 268 mm x 370 mm Charcoal Filter optional NN CF Operating Frequency 2 450 MHz Ventilation Power Turbo 400 CFM Net Weight Approx 58 6 lbs 26 6 kg F0003BX00CP indd 28 F0003BX00CP indd 28 2017 5 5 10 57 11 2017 5 5 10 57 11 13 32 32 5 32 9 9 16 1 158 This is the classification of ISM Industrial Scientific and Medical equipment described in the In...

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