Installation and Grounding Instructions
Examine Your Oven
Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damages 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.
Wiring Requirements
1.The oven must be operated on a SEPARATE CIRCUIT. No other appliance should share the circuit with the microwave oven. If it does, the branch circuit fuse may blow or the circuit breaker may trip, or the food may take longer to cook than the times recommended in this manual.
Placement of Oven
1.Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface. For proper operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow. Allow 8 cm (3”) of space on both sides of the oven and 2.5 cm (1”) of space on 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.
Allow proper space on back and both sides of oven.
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 too high.
2.This oven was manufactured for household use only.
Installation for Trim Kit
1.This oven is designed for installation into a wall cabinet by using the proper trim kit
2.DO NOT block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat. If the oven overheats, a thermal safety device will turn the oven off. The oven will remain inoperable until it has cooled.
3.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.
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 another accident causing oven damage. Using a lower voltage will cause slow cooking. Panasonic is NOT responsible for any damages resulting from the use of the oven with any voltage other than specified.
3.The oven must be plugged into at least a 15 AMP, 120 VOLT, 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET. Where a standard
responsibility and obligation of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded
Glass Tray
1.DO NOT operate the oven without the Roller Ring and the Glass Tray in place.
2.Only use the Glass Tray specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute any other glass tray.
3.If the Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water.
4.DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray. Always place food in a
5.If the food or utensil on the Glass Tray touches oven walls, causing the tray to stop moving, the tray will automatically rotate in the opposite direction. This is normal.
6.The Glass Tray can turn in either direction.
Roller Ring
1.The Roller Ring and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise.
2.The Roller Ring must always be used for cooking along with the Glass Tray.
3.Always replace the Roller Ring and the Glass Tray in their proper positions.
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