Panasonic NN-SF550M important safety instructions Important Safety Instructions

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Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.

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:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

—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 the inside front cover.

3.This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 4.

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 4.

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 on 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.

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Contents Operation Safety InformationMaintenance Operating InstructionsYour safety and the safety of others are very important Microwave Oven SafetyImportant Safety Instructions Superheated Liquids To Avoid the Risk of Shock Grounding Instructions Placement of OvenInstallation Examine Your OvenPower Supply Wiring RequirementsTV / Radio Interference Popcorn Deep FAT FryingFoods with Nonporous Skins Safety Precautions Comments Cookware GuideOven Components Diagram NN-SF550M Control PanelStarting to Use Your Oven Setting the ClockChild Safety Lock Press Stop/ResetExample To keep 2 cups of gravy warm for 10 minutes Quick Min FeaturePress Power Level To Set Cooking TimeFor Popcorn Popcorn FeatureExample To pop 3.5 oz. of popcorn See More/LessExample To defrost 1.5 pounds of meat Inverter Turbo Defrost FeatureConversion Chart Defrosting Tips & TechniquesFish and Seafood MeatPoultry Example To reheat 2 servings of casserole Press Auto Reheat Auto Reheat FeatureAuto Cook Feature Press Serving/WeightFrozen Entrées Auto Cook ChartRecipe Serving/Weight Hints Oatmeal BeveragesPasta RecipeHints Potatoes Fresh VegetablesApprox. cooking time 4 minutes Microwave RecipesOmelet CasseroleTo Set Stand Time Timer FeatureTo Use as a Kitchen Timer To Set Delay StartMicrowave Shortcuts BaconTo cook Vegetables To warm Beverage Food Characteristics Cooking Techniques Stirring CoveringShielding Cooking timeCare and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven Possible Cause Remedy Before Requesting ServiceProblem Stop/Reset Pad hasFor U.S.A and Puerto Rico only Panasonic Microwave Oven Product Limited WarrantyKitchen Timer Feature How to OperateTo Set To Cancel Safety Lock Power and TimeSpecifications 20 7/ 8 x 12 13/ 16 x 16 1513 15/ 16 x 9 1/ 16 x 13 5 Date of Purchase User’s Record