Panasonic NN-SF550M Operations Instructions

Operating InstructionsMicrowave OvenHousehold Use OnlyModel No. NN-SF550MSafety InformationPrecautions...Inside coverImportant S

8Cookware GuideITEM MICROWAVE COMMENTSYes for Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of Aluminum Foil Shielding meat or poultry to pre

9Oven Components DiagramaaExternal Air VentbbInternal Air VentccDoor Safety Lock SystemddExhaust Air VenteeControl PanelffIdentification PlateggOven C

10Control PanelBeep Sound:When a pad is pressed correctly, a beep will be heard.If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit did not or cannot a

11Setting the ClockExample: To set 11:25 a.m. or p.m. 1.• Press Clock once.➤ Colon flashes.2.• Enter time of day usingthe number pads.➤ Time appears

12Selecting Power& Cook TimeNOTES:1. For more than one stage cooking, repeatsteps 1 and 2 for each stage of cookingbefore pressing Start Pad. The

13NOTES ON POPCORN FEATURE:1. Pop one bag at a time.2. Place bag in oven according to manu-facturers’ directions.3. Start with popcorn at room tempera

14This feature allows you to defrost foods such as: meat, poultry and seafood simply byentering the weight.Place food on microwave safe dish.Example:

15Defrosting Tips & Techniques(continued)DEFROST AFTER DEFROSTINGFOOD TIME at P3 DURING DEFROSTINGmins (per lb) Stand Time RinseFish and Seafo

Average Serving Size4 - 6 oz.(110 - 170 g)8 oz.(225 g)16NOTES: For best results, follow theserecommendations:1. All foods must be previously cooked.

17Auto Cook ChartRecipe Serving/Weight Hints1.Oatmeal 0.5, 1 cup Place inside a microwave safe serving bowl with (40, 80 g) no cover. Follow manufactu

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on yourappliance. Always read an

Recipe Serving/Weight Hints6. Potatoes 1, 2, 3, 4 pieces(6 - 8 oz. each)(170 - 225 g)7. Fresh Vegetables 4, 8, 12, 16 oz. All pieces should be the sam

19Microwave RecipesOMELETBasic Omelet1 tablespoon butter or margarine2 eggs2 tablespoons milksalt and ground black pepper, if desiredHeat butter in a

20Timer FeatureNOTE:1. When each stage finishes, a two-beepsignal sounds. At the end of the pro-gram, the oven will beep five times.2. If the oven doo

21Microwave ShortcutsFOOD POWER TIME DIRECTIONS(in mins.)To separate refrigerated P10 30 sec. Remove wrapper and place in microwave Bacon,(HIGH)safe

22Microwave Shortcuts(continued)FOOD POWER TIME DIRECTIONS(in mins.)To cook baked Potato, (6 - 8 oz. each)(170 - 225 g) 1P831/2 - 4P86 - 7To steam H

23Food Characteristics Cooking TechniquesBone and FatBoth bone and fat affect cook-ing. Bones may cause irregu-lar cooking. Meat next to thetips of bo

24Cooking Techniques(continued)CoveringAs with conventional cooking, moistureevaporates during microwave cooking.Casserole lids or plastic wrap are us

25BEFORE CLEANING:Unplug oven at wall outlet. If outlet is inacces-sible, leave oven door open while cleaning.AFTER CLEANING:Be sure the microwave ove

26These things are normal:The oven causes Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook interference with with the microwave oven. This int

27Limited Warranty & Customer Services Directory(For U.S.A and Puerto Rico only) PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC COR

1IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, INJURY TO PERSONS, OR EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVEENERGY:1. Read

28QUICK GUIDE TO OPERATIONFeature How to OperateThruThruTo setPower and Time(☛page 12)Press to select Power Level.Set cooking time. Press once.To use

29SpecificationsPower Source:Power Consumption:Cooking Power:*Outside Dimensions(W x H x D):Overall Oven CavityDimensions (W x H x D):Operating Freque

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216. Some products such as whole eggs with or without shell, narrow neck bottles and sealed containers—for example, closed glass jars—may explode and

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued)TO AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK: DO NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs must be done only by a qualified serv

4Examine Your OvenUnpack oven, remove all packing material and examine the oven for any dam-age such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the do

5Power Supply1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becomingentangled in or tripping over a longer cord.2. Longer

6Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven.IMPORTANTProper cooking depends upon the power, the time setting and quantity offood. If yo

75) OVEN CAVITY FLOOR / COOKING CONTAINERS / FOIL• Cooking containers get hot during microwaving. Heat is transferred from theHOT food to the containe