Panasonic Microwave Oven Nn Sd697s Operating Instructions

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Microwave Shortcuts
FOOD POWER TIME DIRECTIONS(in mins.)
To  separate refrigerated  P10 (HIGH) 30 sec.  Remove wrapper and place in microwave  
Bacon , safe dish. After heating, use a plastic
1 pound (450 g) spatula to separate slices.
To  soften  Brown Sugar P10 (HIGH) 20 - 30 sec. Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish 
1 cup (250 ml) with a slice of bread. Cover with lid or  plastic wrap. 
To  s o f ten refrigerated  Butter,P3 (MED-LOW) 1 Remove wrapper and place butter in a  1 stick, 1/4pound...

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Microwave Shortcuts(continued)
FOOD POWER TIME DIRECTIONS(in mins.)
To  cook baked  Potato,  Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times
(6 - 8 oz. each) spacing around surface. Place potato or
(170 - 225 g)    potatoes around the edge of paper-towel-
1P83
1/2- 4 lined glass tray  (Turntable), at least 1 inch  (2.5 cm) apart. Do not cover. Let stand 5 
2P 86 - 7 minutes to complete cooking.
To  steam  Hand Towels - 4P10 (HIGH) 20 - 30 sec. Soak in water, then wring out excess.
Place on a microwave safe...

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Food CharacteristicsCooking Techniques
Bone and FatBoth bone and fat affect cook-
ing. Bones may cause irregu-
lar cooking. Meat next to the
tips of bones may overcook
while meat positioned under a large bone,
such as a ham bone, may be under-
cooked. Large amounts of fat absorb
microwave energy and the meat next to
these areas may overcook.
DensityPorous, airy foods such as
breads, cakes or rolls take
less time to cook than
heavy, dense foods such as
potatoes and roasts. When
reheating donuts or...

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Cooking Techniques(continued)
CoveringAs with conventional cooking, moisture
evaporates during microwave cooking.
Casserole lids or plastic wrap are used for a
tighter seal. When using plastic wrap, vent
the plastic wrap by folding back part of the
plastic wrap from the edge of the dish to
allow steam to escape. Loosen or remove
plastic wrap as recipe directs for stand time.
When removing plastic wrap covers, as well
as any glass lids, be careful to remove them
away from you to avoid steam burns....

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Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven

Label: 
Do not remove, wipe with a
damp cloth.
Inside of the oven:
Wipe with a damp cloth
after using. Mild detergent
may be used if needed.
Do not use harsh deter-
gents or abrasives. Oven Door:
Wipe with a soft dry
cloth when steam
accumulates inside or
around the outside of
the oven door. During
cooking, especially
under high humidity
conditions, steam is
given off from the
food. (Some steam
will condense on cool-
er surfaces, such as
the oven door. This...

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These things are normal:
The oven causes Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook 
interference with with the microwave oven. This interference is similar to the 
my TV. interference caused by small appliances such as mixers,vacuums, blow dryers, etc. It does not indicate a problem with
your oven.
Steam accumulates During cooking, steam and warm air are given off from the 
on the oven door and food. Most of the steam and warm air are removed from the 
warm air comes from  oven by the...

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Limited Warranty & Customer Services Directory
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,  PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF DIVISION OF PANASONIC PUERTO 
NORTH AMERICA RICO,  INC.
One Panasonic Way Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094  San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Microwave Oven Product
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials \
or workmanship,...

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QUICK GUIDE TO OPERATION
Feature
To   set
Clock (☛ page 10) How to Operate

Press once. Set time of day. Press once.
To  
set
Power and Time (☛ page 11)

Press to select Power Level.Set cooking time. Press.
To  defrost using
Inverter Turbo 
Defrost (☛ page 13)

Press once. Set weight. Press.
To  use as a
Kitchen Timer (☛ page 18)
Press once. Set time. Press.
To  Set
Stand Time (☛ page 18)
Press once. Set time. Press.

Press.
To reheat using
Sensor Reheat (☛ page 15)

Press once. Optional. Press.
To...

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Specifications

User’s Record
The serial number of this product may
be found on the left side of the control
panel. You should note the model
number and the serial number of this
oven in the space provided and retain
this book as a permanent record of
your purchase for future reference.Model No. __________________
Serial No. __________________
Date of Purchase ____________
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Panasonic Sales Company, Division
Company, Division of Panasonic of Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc....

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Notes

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