Operating Instructions
Microwave Oven
Household Use Only
Model No.
NN-ST696S
NN-ST676S
1200 W
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.
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
Tel: (905) 624-5010
www.panasonic.com
F0003BT61CP
PA0216-11217
Printed in China
© Panasonic Appliances Microwave Oven (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. 2016
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Table of Contents
Safety Information
Microwave Oven Safety
......................................................................................1
Important Safety Instructions
..........................................................................2-5
Installation and Grounding Instructions
........................................................5-6
Safety Precautions
...........................................................................................7-8
Operation
Control Panel .......................................................................................................12
Starting to Use Your Oven...................................................................................13
Setting the Clock .................................................................................................13
Child Safety Lock.................................................................................................13
Function Features................................................................................................14
Selecting Microwave Power & Cook Time...........................................................15
3-Stage Cooking ..................................................................................................15
Quick 30 Feature .................................................................................................16
Keep Warm Feature ............................................................................................16
Popcorn Feature ..................................................................................................17
More/Less Feature ..............................................................................................17
Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature ............................................................................18
Defrosting Tips & Techniques ........................................................................18-19
Sensor Reheat Feature .......................................................................................20
Sensor Cook Feature ..........................................................................................20
Sensor Cook Chart ..............................................................................................21
Microwave Recipes .............................................................................................22
Timer Feature (Kitchen Timer/Stand Time/Delay Start)..................................23-24
Microwave Shortcuts ......................................................................................25-26
Food Characteristics............................................................................................27
Cooking Techniques .......................................................................................27-28
Quick Guide to Operation ....................................................................................31
Maintenance
General Information
Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven ......................................................10
Before Requesting Service ..................................................................................29
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 30
Cookware Guide ....................................................................................................9
Oven Components Diagram ................................................................................11
Specifications ......................................................................................................32
User's Record ......................................................................................................32
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DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
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Microwave Oven Safety
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 poten-
tial hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and
either the word “DANGER”, “WARNING” or “CAUTION”. These
words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if
you don’t immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if
you don’t follow instructions.
CAUTION indicates a potentially haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to
reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions
are not followed.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-
door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or
allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that
the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) door (bent),
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
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WARNING
—To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave
energy:
2
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 electric
appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 page 1.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet.
See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 6.
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 5, 6.
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 upon 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
16. Some products such as whole eggs with or without shell, narrow neck bottles
and sealed containers — for example, closed glass jars — may explode and
should not be heated in this oven.
17. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
(a)
DO NOT
overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic,
or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
(b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in
oven.
(c)
If material inside the oven ignites, 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.
18.
Superheated Liquids
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the
boiling point without showing evidence (or signs) of boiling. Visible bubbling is
not always present when the container is removed from the microwave oven.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS 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)
STIR THE LIQUID BOTH BEFORE AND HALFWAY THROUGH HEATING IT.
(b)
DO NOT heat water and oil, or fats together. The film of oil will trap
steam, and may cause a violent eruption.
(c)
DO NOT
use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
(d) After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a
short time before removing the container.
19.
DO NOT
cook directly on the turntable. It can crack, cause injury or damage to
the oven.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
WARNING
TO AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK:
DO NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs must be done only by a qualified
service person.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO
MICROWAVE ENERGY:
DO NOT tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to
Door, Control Panel Frame, Safety Interlock Switches, or any
other part of oven. Microwave leakage may result.
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE:
1. DO NOT operate the microwave oven empty or use metal
containers. When using the microwave oven without
water or food, microwave energy can not be absorbed
and will continuously reflect throughout the cavity. This will
cause arcing and damage the oven cavity, door or other
components, which can lead to a fire hazard.
2. DO NOT store flammable materials next to, on top of, or in the oven.
3. DO NOT dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in the oven, or use news-
paper or paper bags for cooking.
4. DO NOT hit or strike Control Panel. Damage to controls may occur.
5. DO NOT use recycled paper products unless the paper product is labeled as
safe for microwave oven use. Recycled paper products may contain impurities
which may cause sparking.
TO AVOID THE RISK OF SCALDING:
POT HOLDERS should always be used when removing items from the oven.
Heat is transferred from the HOT food to the cooking container and from the
container to the Glass Tray. The Glass Tray can also be very HOT after removing
the cooking container from the oven. The wire rack is designed for use only in the
browning mode and will be hot after use. Care in handling must be exercised.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For proper use of your oven, read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.
Glass Tray
1. DO NOT operate the oven without the Roller Ring and the Glass Tray in place.
2. DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray fully engaged on the drive
hub. Improper cooking or damage to the oven could result. Verify that the
Glass Tray is properly engaged and rotating by observing its rotation when you
touch Start. Note: The Glass Tray can turn in either direction.
3. Use only the Glass Tray specifically designed for this oven. DO NOT substitute
any other glass tray.
4. If the Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water.
5. DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray. Always place food in a microwave
safe dish, on a rack set in a microwave safe dish.
6. If food or utensils on the Glass Tray touch oven walls, causing the tray to stop
moving, the tray will automatically rotate in the opposite direction.
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WARNING
—IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDING
PLUG CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
Roller Ring
1. The Roller Ring and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive
noise.
2. Always replace the Roller Ring and the Glass Tray in their proper positions.
3. The Roller Ring must always be used for cooking along with the Glass Tray.
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-prong polarized grounding plug, and a three-slot receptacle that
will accept the plug of the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord should
be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.
INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
Examine Your Oven
Unpack oven, remove all packing material and examine the oven for any damage
such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notify dealer immedi-
ately if oven is damaged. DO NOT install if oven is damaged.
Placement of Oven
1. The oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface. Place the front surface of
the door 7.6 cm (3 inches) or more from the counter top edge to avoid acci-
dental tipping of the microwave oven during normal use. For proper operation,
the oven must have sufficient air flow. Allow 7.6 cm (3 inches) of space on both
sides of the oven and 5 cm (2 inches) of space on top of the oven.
(a) DO NOT block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may
overheat and be damaged.
(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 excessive.
2. This oven is manufactured for household use only. It is not approved or tested
for mobile vehicle, marine, or commercial use.
Installation
1. 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.
2. If the oven is designed for installation into a wall cabinet, only use the proper
Panasonic trim kit available from a local Panasonic dealer, or online from the
Panasonic Canada eStore. Follow all instructions packed with the trim kit.
3. Use of a non-Panasonic trim kit will void the Manufacturer’s warranty for the
Microwave oven.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
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.
• Plug into properly installed and grounded 3-prong outlet.
• DO NOT remove ground prong.
• DO NOT use an adapter.
Power Supply
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.
DO NOT
let cord hang over edge of a table or counter.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used,
• The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least
as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
• The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
• The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top
or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.
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.
2. The oven must be plugged into a 15 AMP or 20 AMP, 120 VOLT, 60 Hz
GROUNDED OUTLET.
(Beginning in 2017, all new construction and all
renovated single family homes must have at least a 20 A, 120 VOLT, 60 Hz
GROUNDED OUTLET)
. Where a standard two-prong outlet is encountered, it
is the responsibility and obligation of the consumer to have it replaced with a
properly grounded three-prong outlet.
3. 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 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.
TV / RADIO / WIRELESS EQUIPMENT INTERFERENCE
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Microwave Oven.
This product can radiate radio frequency energy, which could cause interference to
such products as radio, TV, baby monitor, cordless phone, Bluetooth, wireless router,
etc., which can be confirmed by turning this product 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 a different outlet from the other product receiving the
interference.
(4) Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven. (See Care and Cleaning of Your
Microwave Oven)
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven.
IMPORTANT
Proper cooking depends upon the power, the time setting and quantity
of food. If you use a smaller portion than recommended but cook at the
time for the recommended portion, fire could result.
1) HOME CANNING / STERILIZING / DRYING FOODS / SMALL
QUANTITIES OF FOODS
• DO NOT
use your oven for home canning. Your oven cannot maintain the food
at the proper canning temperature. The food may be contaminated and then
spoil.
• DO NOT
use the microwave oven to sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is
difficult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for sterilization.
• DO NOT
dry meats, herbs, fruits or vegetables in your oven. Small quantities
of food or foods with low moisture content can dry out, scorch or catch on fire if
overheated.
2) POPCORN
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 perhaps result in burns.
Microwave utensils may not withstand the temperature of the hot oil, and can
shatter or melt.
4) FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS
• 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.
• Potatoes, apples, whole squash and sausages
are examples of foods with
nonporous skins. These types of foods must be pierced before microwave
cooking to prevent them from exploding.
CAUTION:
Cooking dry or old potatoes can cause fire.
Popcorn may be popped in a microwave oven corn popper. Microwave popcorn
which pops in its own package is also available. Follow popcorn manufacturers'
directions and use a brand suitable for the cooking power of your microwave
oven.
CAUTION:
When using pre-packaged microwave popcorn, you can follow
recommended package instructions or use the popcorn pad (refer to page 17).
Otherwise, the popcorn may not pop adequately or may ignite and cause a fire.
Never leave oven unattended when popping popcorn. Allow the popcorn bag
to cool before opening, always open the bag away from your face and body to
prevent steam burns.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(continued)
5) GLASS TRAY / COOKING CONTAINERS / FOIL
• Cooking containers get hot during microwaving. Heat is transferred from the
HOT food to the container and the Glass Tray. Use pot holders when removing
containers from the oven or when removing lids or plastic wrap covers from
cooking containers, to avoid burns.
• The Glass Tray will get hot during cooking. It should be allowed to cool before
handling or before paper products, such as paper plates or microwave popcorn
bags, are placed in the oven for microwave cooking.
• When using foil in the oven, allow at least 2.5 cm (1-inch) of space between foil
and interior oven walls or door.
• Dishes with metallic trim should
not
be used, as arcing may occur.
6) PAPER TOWELS / CLOTHS
•
DO NOT
use paper towels or cloths which contain a synthetic fiber woven into
them. The synthetic fiber may cause the towel to ignite. Use paper toweling
under supervision.
7) BROWNING DISHES / OVEN COOKING BAGS
• Browning dishes or grills are designed for microwave cooking only. Always
follow instructions provided by the manufacturer.
DO NOT
preheat browning
dish for longer than 6 minutes.
• If an oven cooking bag is used for microwave cooking, prepare according to
package directions.
DO NOT
use a wire twist-tie to close bag; instead use
plastic ties, cotton string or a strip cut from the open end of the bag.
8) THERMOMETERS
•
DO NOT
use a conventional meat thermometer in your oven. Arcing may occur.
Microwave safe thermometers are available for both meat and candy.
9) BABY FORMULA / BABY FOOD
•
DO NOT
heat baby formula or baby food in the microwave oven. The glass jar
or surface of the food may appear warm while the interior can be so hot as to
burn the infant's mouth and esophagus.
10) REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS
• When reheating pastry products, check temperatures of any fillings before
eating. Some foods have fillings which heat faster and can be extremely hot,
while the surface remains warm to the touch (e.g. jelly donuts).
11) GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES
• DO NOT
use the oven for any purpose other than the preparation of food.
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Cookware Guide
Item Microwave Comments
Aluminum Foil
Yes for
Shielding
only
Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of meat or
poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close
to oven wall or door and damage to your oven will result.
Browning Dish Yes
Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking only.
Check browning dish information for instructions and heating
chart. Do not preheat for more than 6 minutes.
Brown paper bags No May cause a fire in the oven.
Dinnerware:
Labeled
"Microwave Safe"
Yes
Check manufacturers' use and care directions for use in
microwave heating. Some dinnerware may state on the back of
the dish, “Oven-Microwave Safe”.
Unlabeled Dinnerware ? Use
CONTAINER TEST
blew.
Disposable polyester
Paperboard Dishes
Yes
Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Can be
purchased in grocery stores.
Fast Food Carton with
Metal handle
Yes Metal handle may cause arcing and create a fire hazard.
Frozen Dinner Tray Metal No Metal can cause arcing and damage to your oven.
Frozen Dinner Tray
Microwave safe
Yes Heat only 1 tray in the oven at one time.
Glass Jars No
Most glass jars are not heat resistant. Do not use for cooking or
reheating.
Heat Resistant Oven
Glassware & Ceramic
Yes
Ideal for microwave cooking and browning.
(See
CONTAINER TEST
blew)
Metal Bakeware No
Not recommended for use in microwave ovens. Metal can cause
arcing and damage to your oven.
Metal Twist-Ties No May cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven.
Oven Cooking Bag Yes
Follow manufacturers' directions. Close bag with the nylon tie
provided, a strip cut from the end of the bag, or a piece of cotton
string. Do not close with metal twist-tie. Make six 1 cm (
½
-inch)
slits near the closure.
Paper Plates & Cups Yes
Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that require short
cooking times such as hot dogs in the microwave mode.
Paper Towels & Napkins Yes
Use to warm rolls and sandwiches, only if labeled safe for
microwave use.
Recycled Paper Towels &
Napkins
No
Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may
cause sparks or create a fire hazard.
Parchment Paper Yes
Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Safe for use in microwave,
microwave/convection and conventional ovens.
Plastic:
Microwave Safe
Cookware
Yes, use
caution
Should be labeled, "Suitable for Microwave heating." Check
manufacturers' directions for recommended uses. Some
microwave safe plastic containers are not suitable for cooking
foods with high fat or sugar content. The heat from hot food may
cause the plastic to warp.
Plastic, Melamine No This material absorbs microwave energy. Dishes get HOT!
Plastic Foam Cups
Yes, use
caution
Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Use to
reheat foods to a low serving temperature only.
Plastic Wrap Yes
Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and prevent
spattering. Should be labeled "Suitable for Microwave heating".
Check package directions.
Straw, Wicker, Wood
Yes, use
caution
Use only for short term reheating and to bring food to a low
serving temperature. Wood may dry out & split or crack when
used.
Thermometers,
Microwave safe
Yes Use only microwave safe meat and candy thermometers.
Thermometers,
Conventional
No
Not suitable for use in microwave oven,will cause sparks and get
hot.
Wax paper Yes
Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture in the
microwave mode only.
CONTAINER TEST
TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a microwave safe cup with cool water
and place it in the microwave oven alongside the empty container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at P10
(HIGH). If the container is microwave oven safe (transparent to microwave energy), the empty container
should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container is hot, it has absorbed some
microwave energy and should NOT be used. This test cannot be used for plastic containers.
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Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven
Caution:
After cooking, the oven should be cleaned with a soft cloth moistened with soapy water. If
the oven is not cleaned occasionally to eliminate grease, it can accumulate and cause the oven to
"Smoke and fire" during use.
BEFORE CLEANING:
Unplug oven at wall outlet. If outlet is inacces-
sible, leave oven door open while cleaning.
AFTER CLEANING:
Be sure to place the Roller Ring and the
Glass Tray in the proper position and press
Stop/Reset
Pad to clear the Display.
Label:
Do not remove, wipe with
a damp cloth.
Glass Tray:
Remove and wash in warm soapy
water or in a dishwasher.
Outside oven surfaces:
Clean with a damp cloth.
To prevent damage to the
operating parts inside the oven,
water should not be allowed to
seep into ventilation openings.
Control Panel:
* Covered with a
removable protective
film to prevent
scratches during
shipping. Small
bubbles may appear
under this film. (Hint -
To remove film, apply
masking or clear tape
to an exposed corner
and pull gently.)
* If the Control Panel
becomes wet, clean
it with a soft, dry
cloth. Do not use
harsh detergents or
abrasives.
Inside of the oven:
Wipe with a damp cloth
after using, mild detergent
may be used if needed. The
use of harsh detergents or
abrasives.
Roller Ring and oven cavity floor:
Clean the bottom surface of the oven
with mild detergent water or window
cleaner, and dry. Roller Ring may be
washed in mild soapy water or dish-
washer. These areas should be kept
clean to avoid excessive noise.
Do not remove waveguide cover:
It is important to keep cover
clean in the same manner as the
inside of the oven.
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 cooler
surfaces, such as the
oven door. This is
normal.) Inside surface
is covered with a heat
and vapor barrier film.
Do not remove.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE OVEN CLEAN AND DRY.
FOOD RESIDUE AND CONDENSATION MAY CAUSE RUSTING
OR ARCING AND DAMAGE TO THE OVEN. AFTER USE, WIPE
DRY ALL SURFACES-INCLUDING VENT OPENINGS, OVEN
SEAMS, AND UNDER GLASS TRAY.
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Oven Components Diagram
1
External Air Vent
2
Internal Air Vent
3
Door Safety Lock System
4
Exhaust Air Vent
5
Control Panel
6
Identification Plate
7
Glass Tray
8
Roller Ring
9
Heat/Vapor Barrier Film
(do not remove)
10
Waveguide Cover
(do not remove)
11
Door Release Button
12
Warning Label
13
Menu Label
14
Power Supply Cord
15
Power Supply Plug
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
12
13
14
3
15
Note
: The illustration is for reference only.
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Control Panel
Beep 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 accept the instruction.
When operating, the oven will beep twice between programmed stages. At the end of any
complete program, the oven will beep 5 times.
Note:
• If there is no operation for 6 minutes after setting cooking program, the oven will automatically
cancel the cooking program. The display will return to clock or colon display.
• If no beep sound is heard, check "beep ON/OFF" function feature (see page 14).
Display Window
Popcorn
Pad
(
page 17)
Sensor Reheat
Pad
(
page 20)
Start
Pad
Sensor Cook
Pad
(
page 20)
Keep Warm
Pad (
page 16)
More
Pad
(
page 17)
Less
Pad
(
page 17)
Inverter Turbo Defrost
Pad
(
page 18)
Power Level
Pad
(
page 15)
Quick 30
Pad
(
page 16)
Timer
Pad
(
page 23)
Clock
Pad
(
page 13)
Stop/Rest
Pad
Before cooking:
One tap
clears all your instructions.
During cooking: One
tap temporarily stops the
cooking process. Another
tap cancels all your
instructions, and time of
day or colon appears in
the Display Window.
After cooking program
setting, one tap 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.
Number Pads
* The control panels
of
NN-ST696S/
ST676S
have same
key layout.
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Starting to Use
Your Oven
Step1.
Press Clock once.
Colon flashes.
Step2.
• Set time of day using
the number pads.
Time appears in
the display window;
colon continues
flashing
Step3.
• Press Clock.
Colon stops flash-
ing; time of day is
entered.
NOTES:
1. To reset the clock, repeat step 1-3.
2. The clock will retain the time of day
as long as the oven is plugged in and
electricity is supplied.
3. Clock is a 12-hour display.
4. Oven will not operate while colon is
flashing.
Setting the Clock
Example: To set 11:25 a.m. or p.m.
Child Safety Lock
This feature prevents the electronic oper-
ation of the oven until cancelled. It does
not lock the door.
To set:
• Press
Start
3 times.
The indication light
"
▼
" appears in the
display window.
The indication light
continues to be
displayed until Child
Lock is cancelled.
Keypads may be
pressed but the
microwave will not
start.
To Cancel:
• Press
Stop/Reset
3 times.
The display will
return to colon or
time of day when
Child Lock has been
cancelled.
NOTES:
1. You can set the Child Lock feature when
the display shows a colon or time of day.
2. To set or cancel child safety lock,
Start
or
Stop/Reset
button must be pressed
3 times within 10 seconds.
Step1.
Display Window
• Plug into a properly
grounded electrical
outlet.
"88:88" display window.
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Function Features
This unique function of your Panasonic microwave oven allows you to establish the initial
non-cooking features of your Oven.
This microwave oven has the functions below:
LB/KG CHOICE:
The oven has both imperial and metric weight measurements.
BEEP CHOICE:
The oven has both Beep On and Beep Off mode.
Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
LB/KG CHOICE
• Press Start once.
The oven automatically defaults to
the imperial measure system (LB).
• Press Timer once to
choose metric weight
measurements (KG).
BEEP CHOICE
• Press
Start
twice.
The default mode is Beep On.
• Press Timer once. The
mode changes to Beep
Off.
Press
Stop/Reset
pad to exit
NOTES:
These choices can be selected only when you plug-in the oven.
Set LB/KG and BEEP by following the steps below:
1.
• Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
2.
• Press
Start
once.
3.
• Press
Timer
once to choose metric weight measurements (KG).
4.
• Press Start once to Beep Choice.
5.
• Press Timer once. The mode changes to Beep Off.
NOTE:
After setting, it will revert back to the metric weight measurement setting if
Start
pad is pressed again. Press
Stop/Reset
pad to exit.
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Selecting
Microwave Power
& Cook Time
Example:
To cook at P 6 (MEDIUM)
power for 1 minute 30 seconds
Step1.
Press 5 times
• Press
Power Level
until the desired power
level appears in the
display window.
Step2.
• Set Cooking Time
using number pads to 1
minute and 30 seconds.
Step3.
• Press
Start
.
Cooking will start.
The time in the
display window will
count down.
Press Power Level
once
twice
3 times
4 times
5 times
6 times
7 times
8 times
9 times
10 times
P10 (HIGH)
P9
P8
P7 (MEDIUM-HIGH)
P6 (MEDIUM)
P5
P4
P3 (MEDIUM-LOW)/DEFROST
P2
P1 (LOW)
NOTES:
1. For more than one stage cooking, repeat
steps 1 and 2 for each stage of cooking
before pressing Start Pad (see right side
for reference).
2. When using P10 (HIGH) power for the
first stage, you may skip step1.
3. When selecting P10 (HIGH) power,
the maximum programmable time is
30 minutes. For other power levels, the
maximum time is 99 minutes and
99 seconds.
4. For reheating, use P10 (HIGH) for
liquids, P7 (MEDIUM-HIGH) for most
foods and P6 (MEDIUM) for dense
foods.
5. For defrosting, use P3 (MEDIUM-LOW).
DO NOT OVERCOOK.
This oven requires
less time to cook than an older unit.
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.
3-Stage Cooking
This feature allows you to program 2-3
Stages of cooking continuously.
Example: Continually set P10 for 5
minutes, P7 for 3 minutes
and P4 for 5 minutes.
Step1.
Press once
• Enter the desired
Power level.
Step
2.
Press
• Set Cooking Time
using number pads to
5 minutes.
Step
3.
Press 4 times
• Enter the desired
Power level.
Step
4.
Press
• Set Cooking Time
using number pads to
3 minutes.
Step
5.
Press 7 times
• Enter the desired
Power level.
Step
6.
Press
• Set Cooking Time
using number pads to
5 minutes.
Step
7.
• Press Start.
Cooking will start.
The time in the
display window will
count down.
NOTES:
1. The maximum number of stages for
cooking is 3.
2. When selecting P10 (HIGH) power for
the first stage, you may skip step1.
3. When operating, two beeps will sound
between each stage. Five beeps will
sound at the end of the entire sequence.
4. Inverter turbo defrost, sensor or other
auto features can not be used with
3 stage cooking.
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Quick 30 Feature
This feature allows you to set or add
cooking time in 30 seconds increments up
to 5 minutes.
To Set Cooking Time:
Example:
To cook at P6 (MEDIUM) pow-
er for 1 minute 30 seconds
Step1.
• Press Quick 30 until
the desired cooking
time (up to 5 minutes)
appears in the display
window. Power Level is
pre-set at P10.
Step2.
• Press
Start
.
Cooking begins and the
time will count down.
At the end of cooking,
5 beeps sound.
NOTES:
1. If desired, you can use other power
levels. Select desired power level before
setting cooking time.
2. After setting the time by Quick 30 Pad,
you cannot use Number Pads.
3. Quick 30 Pad can be used to add more
time during manual cooking.
To Add Time using Quick 30:
Example: A
dd 3 minutes.
Press 6 times
• During manual
cooking, touch Quick
30 until the desired
cooking time (up to
5 minutes) appears in
the display window.
Keep Warm Feature
This feature will keep food warm for up to
30 minutes after cooking.
Example:
To keep 2 cups of gravy warm
Step1.
• Press
Keep Warm
.
Step2.
Thru
• Set warming time, up to
30 minutes.
Step3.
• Press
Start
.
Keep Warm will
start. The time in the
display window will
count down.
NOTE:
Keep Warm can be programmed as the
final stage after cook times have been
manually entered. It cannot be used in
combination with inverter turbo defrost
sensor or auto features.
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Popcorn Feature
Example: To pop 3.5 oz. (99
g
) of popcorn
Step1.
Press once
• Press
Popcorn
until
the desired size
appears in the display
window.
Press Weight
once
twice
3 times
3.5 oz. (99
g
)
3.0 oz. (85
g
)
1.75 oz. (50
g
)
Step2.
or
Optional
(see
More/Less
Feature.)
Step3.
• Press Start.
After several
seconds, cooking
time appears in
the display window
and begins to count
down.
NOTES 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 temperature.
4. Allow popped corn to sit unopened for a
few minutes.
5. Open bag carefully to prevent burns,
because steam will escape.
6. Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse
bag.
NOTE:
If popcorn is of a different weight than list-
ed, follow instructions on popcorn package.
Never leave the oven unattended.
If popping slows to 2 to 3 seconds between
pops, stop oven. Overcooking can cause
fire.
REMARKS:
When popping multiple bags one right
after the other, the cooking time may vary
slightly. This does not affect the popcorn
results.
More/Less Feature
For Popcorn:
By using
More
Pad or
Less
pad, the
programs can be adjusted to cook popcorn
for a longer or shorter time if desired.
: Adds time
More 1 = Adds Approx. 10 secs.
More 2 = Adds Approx. 20 secs.
: Subtracts time
Less 1 = Subtracts Approx. 10 secs.
Less 2 = Subtracts Approx. 20 secs.
Press
More Pad or Less pad
before
pressing
Start
.
For Sensor Reheat/Cook:
Preferences for food doneness vary with
each individual. After having used the
Sensor Reheat/Cook
feature a few times,
you may decide you would prefer your food
cooked to a different doneness.
: Adds time
More = Adds Approx. 20% time
: Subtracts time
Less = Subtracts Approx. 20% time
Press
More
Pad or
Less
pad
before
pressing
Start
.
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Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature
Example: To Defrost 1.5 pounds of meat
Place food on microwave safe dish.
Step1.
• Press Inverter Turbo
Defrost.
Step2.
• Set weight of the food,
using the number pads.
Step3.
• Press
Start
.
Defrosting will start.
The time will count
down. Larger weight
foods will cause a
signal midway through
defrosting. If 2 beeps
sound, turn over,
rearrange foods or
shield with aluminum
foil.
Conversion Chart:
Follow the chart to convert ounces or
hundredths of a pound into tenths of a pound.
To use Inverter Turbo Defrost, enter the weight
of the food in lbs. (1.0) and tenths of a lb. (0.1).
If a piece of meat weighs 1.95 lbs. or 1 lb.
14 oz., enter 1.9 lbs.
Ounces Hundredths
of a Pound
Tenths of
a Pound
0
1 - 2
3 - 4
5
6 - 7
8
9 - 10
11 - 12
13
14 - 15
.01 - .05
.06 - .15
.16 - .25
.26 - .35
.36 - .45
.46 - .55
.56 - .65
.66 - .75
.76 - .85
.86 - .95
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
This feature allows you to automatically defrost foods such as: meat, poultry and seafood
simply by entering the weight.
Note:
The maximum weight for Inverter Turbo Defrost is 3
kg
(6 lb).
Defrosting Tips & Techniques
Preparation for freezing:
1. Freeze meats, poultry, and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. Place wax
paper between layers.
2. Package in heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags (labeled “For Freezer”), or freezer paper.
3. Remove as much air as possible.
4. Seal securely, date, and label.
To Defrost:
1. Remove wrapper. This helps moisture to evaporate. Juices from food can get hot and
cook the food.
2. Set food in microwave-safe dish.
3. Place roasts fat-side down. Place whole poultry breast-side down.
4. Select power and minimum time so that items will be under-defrosted.
5. Drain liquids during defrosting.
6. Turn over (invert) items during defrosting.
7. Shield edges and ends if needed. (See "Cooking Techniques").
After Defrosting:
1. Large items may be icy in the centre. Defrosting will complete during STANDING TIME.
2. Let stand, covered, following stand time directions on page 19.
3. Rinse foods as indicated in the chart.
4. Items which have been layered should be rinsed separately or have a longer tand time.
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Defrosting Tips & Techniques
(continued)
FOOD
MANUAL
DEFROST
TIME at P3
(min/
kg
) (min/lb)
DURING DEFROSTING
AFTER DEFROSTING
Stand Time Rinse
Fish and Seafood
[up to 1.4
kg
(3 lbs.)]
Crabmeat 12 6 Break apart/Rearrange
5 min. YES
Fish Steaks 8 to 12 4 to 6 Turn over
Fish Fillets 8 to 12 4 to 6 Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends
Sea Scallops 8 to 12 4 to 6
Break apart/Remove defrosted pieces
Whole fish 8 to 12 4 to 6 Turn over
Meat
Ground Meat 8 to 10 4 to 5
Turn over/Remove defrosted
portion/Shield edges
10 min.
NO
Roasts
[1.1-1.8
kg
(2½ - 4 lbs.)]
8 to 16 4 to 8 Turn over/Shield ends and
defrosted surface
30 min in refrig.
Chops/Steak
12 to 16
6 to 8 Turn over/Rearrange/Shield
ends and defrosted surface
5 min.
Ribs/T-bone
12 to 16
6 to 8 Turn over/Rearrange/Shield
ends and defrosted surface
Stew Meat 8 to 16 4 to 8 Break apart/Rearrange/
Remove defrosted pieces
Liver (thinly sliced) 8 to 12 4 to 6 Drain liquid/Turn over/
Separate pieces
Bacon (sliced) 8 4 Turn over ----
Poultry
Chicken, Whole
[up to 1.4
kg
(3 lbs.)]
8 to 12 4 to 6 Turn over/Shield
20 min in refrig.
YES
Cutlets 8 to 12 4 to 6 Break apart/Turn over/
Remove defrosted Pieces
5 min.
Pieces 8 to 12 4 to 6 Break apart/Turn over/Shield
10 min.
Cornish hens
12 to 16
6 to 8 Turn over/Shield
Turkey Breast
[2.3 - 2.7
kg
(5 - 6 lbs.)]
12 6 Turn over/Shield
20 min. in refrig.
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Sensor Reheat
Feature
This sensor feature allows you to reheat
food without setting time. The oven
simplifies programming.
Example: To reheat a plate of food
Step1.
• Press
Sensor
Reheat
.
Step2.
or
Optional
(see More/Less Feature.)
(
page 17)
Step3.
• Press Start.
Cooking starts.
Cooking is complete when 5 beeps sound.
(When steam is detected by the Genius
Sensor and 2 beeps sound, the remaining
cooking time will appear in the display
window.)
NOTE:
Casseroles - Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of
liquid, cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Stir when time appears in the display window.
Canned foods - Empty contents into
casserole dish or serving bowl, cover
dish with lid or vented plastic wrap. After
reheating, let stand for a few minutes.
Plate of food - Arrange food on plate; top
with butter, gravy, etc. Cover with lid or
vented plastic wrap. After reheating, let stand
for a few minutes.
DO NOT USE SENSOR REHEAT
1. To reheat bread, meat pie and pastry
products. Use manual power and time
for these foods.
2. For raw or uncooked foods.
3. If oven cavity is warm.
4. For beverages.
5. For frozen foods.
Sensor Cook
Feature
This sensor feature allows you to cook food
without setting time. The oven simplifies
programming.
Example: To cook Frozen Entrées
Step1.
Press 6 times
• Press
Sensor Cook
until the desired food
number appears on
the display window
Step2.
or
Optional
(see More/Less Feature.)
(
page 17)
Step3.
• Press Start.
Cooking starts.
Cooking is complete when 5 beeps
sound. (
For some menus,
when steam is
detected by the Genius Sensor and
2 beeps sound, the remaining cooking
time will appear in the display window.
For the best results with the GENIUS
SENSOR, follow these recommendations.
BEFORE Reheating/Cooking:
1. The room temperature surrounding the
oven should be below 35 °C (95 °F).
2. Food weight should exceed 110
g
(4 oz.).
3. Be sure the glass tray, the outside of the
cooking containers and the inside of the
microwave oven are dry before placing
food in the oven. Residual beads of
moisture turning into steam can mislead
the sensor.
4. Cover food with lid, or with vented plastic
wrap. Never use tightly sealed plastic
containers—they can prevent steam from
escaping and cause food to overcook.
DURING Reheating/Cooking:
DO NOT open the oven door until 2 beeps
sound and cooking time appears on the
Display Window. Doing so will cause
inaccurate cooking since the steam from food
is no longer contained within the oven cavity.
Once the cooking time begins to count down,
the oven door may be opened to stir, turn or
rearrange foods
for some menus.
AFTER Reheating/Cooking:
All foods should have a stand time.
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Sensor Cook Chart
Recipe Serving/Weight Hints
1. Oatmeal
0.5 - 1 cup
(40 - 80
g
)
Place inside a microwave safe serving bowl with
no cover. Follow manufacturers’ directions for
preparation.
2. Breakfast Sau-
sage
2 - 8 links
Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation
of precooked breakfast sausage. Place in a radial
pattern.
3. Omelet
2 - 4 eggs Follow Basic Omelet recipe on page 22.
4. Quinoa
¼ - 1 cups
(45 - 180
g
)
Place quinoa in a microwave safe 3 qt casserole
dish. Add 2 parts water to 1 part quinoa. Cover
with lid or vented plastic wrap. After 2 beeps, stir.
Let stand 14 minutes before serving.
5. Soup
1 - 2 cups
(250 ml - 500 ml)
Pour soup into a microwave safe serving bowl.
Do not cover. Stir after cooking.
6.
Frozen Entrées
(220 - 800
g
)
(8 - 28 oz.)
Follow manufacturers' directions for preparation.
After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange. Be careful when
removing the film cover after cooking. Remove
facing away from you to avoid steam burns.
If additional time is needed, continue to cook
manually.
7. Frozen Pizza
(single)
220
g
(8 oz.)
Follow manufacturers’ directions for preparation.
Add more time of cooking if needed.
8. Potatoes
(pierce skin)
1 - 4 potatoes
(170 - 220
g
)
(6 - 8 oz. each)
Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing
around surface. Place potato or potatoes around
the edge of paper-towel-lined glass tray (Turn-
table), at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Do not cov-
er. Turn over after 2 beeps. Let stand 5 minutes
to complete cooking.
9. Fresh Vegetables
110 - 450
g
(4 - 16 oz.)
All pieces should be the same size. Wash thor-
oughly, add 1 tbsp of water per ½ cup of vegeta-
bles, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Do
not salt/butter until after cooking.
10. Frozen Vegetables
170 - 450
g
(6 - 16 oz.)
Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp. of water per ½ cup
of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic
wrap. Do not salt/butter until after cooking. (Not
suitable for vegetables in butter or sauce.)
11. Rice
½ - 1½ cups
(110 - 335
g
)
Place rice with hot tap water in a microwave safe
cas-serole dish. Cover with lid or vented plastic
wrap. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
12. Frozen Dinners
300 - 450
g
(11 - 16 oz.)
Follow manufacturers’ directions for covering or
removing covers. Do not use frozen foods pack-
aged in foil trays. After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange.
13. Pasta
55 - 220
g
(2 - 8 oz.)
Place 2 oz. pasta and 3 cups hot tap water in a
microwave safe 2 qt casserole, salt and oil, if de-
sired, covered with lid or vented plastic wrap. For
4 oz. pasta use 4 cups water, for 6 oz. pasta use
6 cups water in 3 qt casserole, for 8 oz. pasta use
7 cups water.
14. Fish Fillets
110 - 450
g
(4 - 16 oz.)
Arrange in a single layer. Cover with lid or vented
plastic wrap.
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Microwave Recipes
OMELET
Basic omelet
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
salt and ground black pepper, if desired
Heat butter in a microwave-safe 23 cm (9-
inch) pie plate, 20 seconds at P10, or until
melted. Turn the plate to coat the bottom
with butter. Meanwhile, combine the
remaining ingredients in a separate bowl,
beat together and pour into the pie plate.
Cook, covered with vented plastic wrap,
using Omelet selection. Let stand
2 minutes. With a spatula, loosen the edges
of the omelet from the plate, fold into thirds
to serve.
Always use scrambled eggs.
Yield
: 1 serving
NOTE:
Double ingredients for a 4 eggs
Omelet. (Cook at P6 power for 5 minutes.)
CASSEROLE
Shepherd’s Pie
450
g
(1 pound) lean ground beef
½ cup frozen peas, thawed
¼ cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon gravy powder
½ teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups mashed potatoes
In a 2-qt. casserole dish, crumble the
ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes at P6
or until the meat is cooked, stirring twice.
Add the remaining ingredients, except for
potatoes. Stir well, and then spread the
potatoes evenly on the top. Cover with a
lid or vented plastic wrap and cook at P6
power for 16-18 minutes.
Yield: 4 servings
Macaroni and Cheese
¼
cup butter
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 clove minced garlic
¼
cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
¼
teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
220
g
(8 oz.) (dry weight) macaroni, cooked
and drained
⁄
cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon paprika
In a 2-qt. casserole dish, melt the butter for
40 seconds at P10. Add onion and garlic
and cook for 1 minute at P10. Stir in flour,
mustard, salt and pepper, and gradually
add the milk. Cook for 3-4 minutes at P10
until sauce thickens, stirring once. Add the
cheddar cheese, stirring thoroughly. Pour
and stir the sauce into the macaroni, in a
3-qt. casserole dish.Top with bread crumbs
and paprika. Cover with lid or vented
plastic wrap. Cook at P6 power for
16-18 minutes.
Yield
: 6 servings
Beef and Macaroni Casserole
450
g
(1 pound) lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
½
green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
2 430
g
(15 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1
¼
cups water
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 teaspoon parsley
½
teaspoon salt
¼
teaspoon ground black pepper
½
cup grated cheddar cheese
Crumble the ground beef in a 3-qt.
casserole dish. Cook for 5-7 minutes at P6
or until the meat is cooked, stirring twice.
Stir in onion, peppers and celery. Cook for
3-4 minutes at P10. Stir in the remaining
ingredients, except cheese. Cover with lid
or vented plastic wrap. Cook at P6 power
for 16-18 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese.
Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
Yield: 4-6 servings
Tuna Casserole
1 170
g
(6 oz.) can tuna, drained and
flaked
4 cups cooked and drained noodles
1 300
g
(10
¾
oz.) can condensed cream
of mushroom soup
1 110
g
(4 oz.) can mushroom pieces
and stems, drained
1 450
g
(16 oz.) package frozen peas,
defrosted
¾
cup milk
1 cup crushed potato chips
½ cup grated cheddar cheese
In a 3-qt. casserole dish, combine tuna,
noodles, soup, mushrooms, peas and milk;
mix well. Cover with lid or vented plastic
wrap. Cook at P6 power for 16-18 minutes.
Top with potato chips and cheese before
serving.
Yield
: 4-6 servings
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Timer Feature
This feature allows you to program the
oven as a kitchen timer. It can also be
used to program a standing time after
cooking is completed and/or to program a
delay start.
CAUTION:
If oven lamp is lit while using the timer
feature with door closed, the oven is
incorrectly programed. Stop oven im-
mediately and re-read instructions.
To Use as a Kitchen Timer:
Example: To count down 5 minutes.
Step
1.
• Press Timer once.
Step
2.
• Set desired amount
of time using number
pads.
Step
3.
• Press Start.
Time will count down
without oven
operatings.
To Set Stand Time:
Example: To cook at P6 power for
3 minutes, with stand time
of 5 minutes.
Step
1.
Press 5 times
• Enter the desired
Power level
(see
page 15 for directions).
Step
2.
• Set desired cooking
time using number
pads.
Step
3.
• Press
Timer
once.
Step
4.
• Set desired amount
of Stand Time using
number pads.
Step
5.
• Press
Start
.
Cooking will start.
After cooking, stand
time will count down
without oven
operating.
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Timer Feature
To Set Delay Start:
Example: To delay the start of cooing
for 5 minutes, and cook at
P6 power for 3 minutes.
Step
1.
• Press
Timer
once.
Step
2.
• Enter desired amount
of delay time using
number pads.
Step
3.
Press 5 times
• Enter the desired
Power level
(see
page 15 for directions).
Step
4.
• Set desired cooking
time using number
pads.
Step
5.
• Press Start.
Delay time will
count down. Then
cooking will start.
NOTES:
1. When each stage finishes, a two-beep
signal sounds. At the end of the pro-
gram, the oven will beep five times.
2. If the oven door is opened during
Stand Time, Kitchen Timer or Delay
Time, the time on the display will con-
tinue to count down.
3. Stand time and Delay start cannot
be programmed before
inverter turbo
defrost, sensor or other auto features.
This is to prevent the starting temper-
ature of food from rising before de-
frosting or cooking begins. A change
in starting temperature could cause
inaccurate results.
4. The maximum programmable time of
Standing Time, Kitchen Time or Delay
Time is up to 99 minutes and 99 sec-
onds.
5. The Standing time or Delay start
feature can only be added to a 2-cycle
cooking sequence.
(continued)
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Microwave shortcuts
FOOD POWER TIME
(in mins.)
DIRECTIONS
To separate refrigerated
Bacon,
450
g
(1 pound)
P10
(HIGH)
30 sec. Remove wrapper and place in microwave
safe dish. After heating, use a plastic spatula
to separate slices.
To soften
Brown Sugar
250 ml (1 cup)
P10
(HIGH)
20 - 30
sec.
Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish
with a slice of bread. Cover with lid or plastic
wrap.
To soften refrigerated
Butter
,
1 stick, 110
g
(¼ pound)
To melt refrigerated
Butter
,
1 stick, 110
g
(¼ poundh)
P3
(MED-LOW)
P6
(MEDIUM)
1
1½ - 2
Remove wrapper and place butter in a
microwave safe dish.
Remove wrapper and place butter in a
microwave safe dish covered with lid or
vented plastic wrap.
To melt
Chocolate
,
1 square, 28
g
(1 oz.)
To melt
Chocolate
,
125 ml (½ cup) chips
P6
(MEDIUM)
P6
(MEDIUM)
1 - 1½
1 - 1½
Remove wrapper and place chocolate in a
microwave safe dish. After heating, stir until
completely melted. NOTE: Chocolate holds
its shape even when softened.
To toast
Coconut
,
125 ml (½ cup)
P10
(HIGH)
1 Place in a microwave safe dish.
Stir every 30 seconds.
To soften Cream Cheese
,
225
g
(8 oz.)
P3
(MED-LOW)
1 - 2 Remove wrapper and place in a microwave
safe bowl.
To brown
Ground Beef
,
450
g
(1 pound)
P10
(HIGH)
4 - 5 Crumble into a microwave safe colander set
into another dish. Cover with plastic wrap.
Stir twice. Drain grease.
To cook
Vegetables,
Fresh
(225
g
)
(½ pound)
Frozen
(280
g
)
(10 oz.)
Canned
(430
g
)
(15 oz.)
P8
P8
P8
3½ - 4
3½ - 4
3½ - 4
All pieces should be the same size. Wash
thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per ½ cup
of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented
plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after
cooking.
Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per
½ cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or
vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until
after cooking. (Not suitable for vegetables in
butter or sauce.)
Empty contents into microwave safe serving
bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
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Microwave shortcuts
(continued)
FOOD POWER TIME
(in mins.)
DIRECTIONS
To cook baked
Potato
,
(170 - 220
g
)
(6 - 8 oz. each)
1
2
P8
P8
3½ - 4
6 - 7
Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spac-
ing around surface. Place potato or potatoes
around the edge of paper-towel-lined glass
tray (Turntable), at least 2.5 cm (1 inch)
apart. Do not cover. Let stand 5 minutes to
complete cooking.
To steam
Hand Towels
-
4
P10
(HIGH)
20 - 30 sec. Soak in water, then wring out excess.
Place on a microwave safe dish.
Heat. Present immediately.
To soften
Ice Cream
,
2 qt. (½ gallon)
P3
(MED-LOW)
1 - 1½ Check often to prevent melting.
Cup of liquid
To boil water, broth,
etc.
1 cup, 250 ml (8 oz.)
2 cups, 500 ml (16 oz.)
P10
(HIGH)
1½ - 2
2½ - 3
Heated liquids can erupt if not stirred.
Do not heat liquids in microwave oven
without stirring before heating.
Cup of liquid
To warm Beverage,
1 cup, 250 ml (8 oz.)
2 cups, 500 ml. (16 oz.)
P7
(MED-HIGH)
1½ - 2
2½ - 3
To roast
Nuts
,
375 ml (1½ cups)
P10
(HIGH)
3 - 4 Spread nuts into a 23 cm (9-inch)
microwave safe pie plate.
Stir occasionally.
To toast
Sesame Seeds
,
60 ml (¼ cup)
P10
(HIGH)
2 - 2½ Place in a small microwave safe bowl.
Stir twice.
To skin
Tomatoes
,
(one at a time)
P10
(HIGH)
30 sec. Place tomato into a microwave safe bowl
containing boiling water. Rinse and peel.
Repeat for each tomato.
To remove
Cooking
Odours
P10
(HIGH)
5 Combine 1 to 250 - 375 ml (1½ cups) water
with the juice and peel of one lemon in a
2 quart microwave safe bowl.
After water finishes boiling, wipe interior of
oven with a cloth. You can also use a combi-
nation of several whole cloves and ¼ cup of
vinegar with 1 cup of water.
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Food Characteristics
Bone and Fat
Both bone and fat affect cook-
ing. Bones may cause irregular
cooking. Meat next to the tips
of bones may overcook while
meat positioned under a large bone, such
as a ham bone, may be undercooked.
Large amounts of fat absorb microwave
energy and the meat next to these areas
may overcook.
Density
Porous, 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
other foods with different centers be very
careful. Certain foods have centers made
with sugar, water, or fat and these centers
attract microwaves (For example, jelly do-
nuts). When a jelly donut is heated, the jelly
can become extremely hot while the exte-
rior remains warm to the touch. This could
result in a burn if the food is not allowed to
cool properly in the center.
Quantity
Two potatoes take longer to cook
than one potato. As the quantity
of the food decreases so does
the cooking time. Overcooking
will cause the moisture content
in the food to decrease and a fire
could result. Never leave microwave unat-
tended while in use.
Shape
Uniform sizes heat more
evenly. The thin end of a
drumstick will cook more
quickly than the meaty
end. To compensate for irregular shapes,
place thin parts toward the center of the
dish and thick pieces toward the edge.
Size
Thin pieces cook more
quickly than thick pieces.
Starting Temperature
Foods that are at room temperature
take less time to cook than if they
are chilled, refrigerated, or frozen.
Cooking Techniques
Piercing
Foods with skins or mem-
branes must be pierced
scored or have a strip of skin
peeled before cooking to al-
low steam to escape. Pierce clams, oysters,
chicken livers, whole potatoes and whole
vegetables. Whole apples or new potatoes
should have a 1-inch strip of skin peeled
before cooking. Score sausages and frank-
furters. Do not Cook/Reheat whole eggs
with or without the shell. Steam build up 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 utilizing a browning feature.
Meats and poultry may be coated with
browning sauce, Worcestershire sauce,
barbecue sauce or shake-on browning
sauce. To use, combine browning sauce
with melted butter or margarine and brush
on before cooking. For quick breads or muf-
fins, brown sugar can be used in the recipe
in place of granulated sugar, or the surface
can be sprinkled with dark spices before
baking.
Spacing
Individual foods, such as
baked potatoes, cupcakes
and appetizers, will cook
more evenly if placed in
the oven equal distances
apart. When possible, arrange foods in a
circular pattern.
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Cooking Techniques
(continued)
Covering
As with conventional cooking, moisture
evaporates during microwave cooking. Cas-
serole 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. Various degrees of mois-
ture retention are also obtained by using wax
paper or paper towels.
Shielding
Thin areas of meat and poultry cook more
quickly than meaty portions. To prevent over-
cooking, these thin areas can be shielded with
strips of aluminum foil. Wooden toothpicks
may be used to hold the foil in place.
CAUTION
is to be exercised when using
foil. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven
wall or door and damage to your oven will
result.
Cooking time
A range of cooking time is given in each
recipe. The time range compensates for the
uncontrollable differences in food shapes,
starting temperature, and regional prefer-
ences. Always cook food for the minimum
cooking time given in a recipe and check
for doneness. If the food is undercooked,
continue cooking. It is easier to add time to
an undercooked product. Once the food is
overcooked, nothing can be done.
Stirring
Stirring is usually necessary during microwave
cooking. Always bring the cooked outside
edges toward the center and the less cooked
center portions toward the outside of the dish.
Rearranging
Rearrange small items such as chicken
pieces, shrimp, hamburger patties or pork
chops. Rearrange pieces from the edge to the
center and pieces from the center to the edge
of the dish.
Turning
It is not possible to stir some foods to distrib-
ute the heat evenly. At times, microwave en-
ergy will concentrate in one area of the food.
To help insure even cooking, these food need
to be turned. Turn over large foods, such as
roasts or turkeys, halfway through cooking.
Stand Time
Most foods will continue to cook by conduc-
tion after the microwave oven is turned off.
In meat cookery, the internal temperature will
rise 3 °C to 8 °C (5 °F to 15 °F), if allowed to
stand, tented with foil, for 10 to 15 minutes.
Casseroles and vegetables need a shorter
amount of standing time, but this standing
time is necessary to allow foods to complete
cooking to the center without overcooking on
the edges.
Test for Doneness
The same tests for doneness used in con-
ventional cooking may be used for microwave
cooking. Meat is done when fork-tender or
splits at fibers. Chicken is done when juices
are clear 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.
ABOUT FOOD SAFETY AND
COOKING TEMPERATURE
Check foods to see that they are cooked at
the recommended temperatures.
TEMP FOOD
71 °C (160 °F) ...for fresh pork, ground
meat, boneless white
poultry, fish, seafood, egg
dishes and frozen pre-
pared food.
74 °C (165 °F) ...for leftover, ready-to-re-
heat refrigerated, and deli
and carryout “fresh” food.
77 °C (170 °F) ...white meat of poultry.
82 °C (180 °F) ...dark meat of poultry.
To test for doneness, insert a meat thermom-
eter in a thick or dense area away from fat or
bone. NEVER leave the thermometer in the
food during cooking, unless it is approved for
microwave oven use.
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Before Requesting Service
These things are normal:
The oven causes
interference with my
TV.
Some radio, TV, Wi-Fi, cordless telephone, baby monitor,
blue tooth or other wireless equipment interference might
occur when you cook with the microwave oven. This inter-
ference is similar to the interference caused by small appli-
ances such as mixers, vacuums, blow dryers, etc. It does not
indicate a problem with your oven.
Steam accumulates
on the oven door and
warm air comes from
the oven vents.
During cooking, steam and warm air are given off from the
food. Most of the steam and warm air are removed from the
oven by the air which circulates in the oven cavity. However,
some steam will condense on cooler surfaces such as the
oven door. This is normal. After use, the oven should be
wiped dry (see page 10).
The oven is not plugged in
securely.
Remove plug from outlet, wait
10 seconds and re-insert.
Main circuit breaker or main
fuse is tripped or blown.
Reset main circuit breaker or
replace main fuse.
The Glass Tray is not
positioned properly on the
Roller Ring or there is food
under the Roller Ring.
Take out Glass Tray and
Roller Ring. Wipe with a damp
cloth and reset Roller Ring and
Glass Tray properly.
The CHILD LOCK was
activated.
Deactivate LOCK by pressing
Stop/Reset
Pad 3 times.
The Roller Ring and oven
bottom are dirty.
Clean these parts according to
Care and Cleaning of your
Microwave oven
(see page 10).
The door is not closed
completely.
Close the oven door securely.
Start Pad was not pressed
after programming.
Press Start Pad.
The program is not correct. Program again according to
the Operating Instructions.
Stop/Reset Pad has been
pressed accidentally.
Program oven again.
Another program is already
entered into the oven.
Press
Stop/Reset
Pad to can-
cel the previous program and
enter new program.
There is a problem with the
outlet.
Plug another appliance into the
outlet to check if it is working.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Oven will not turn on.
Oven will not start
cooking.
The Glass Tray
wobbles.
When the oven is
operating, there is
noise coming from
the glass tray.
The indication light
appears in the
Display Window
.
If the Display Window is
blank, there is a problem
with the microwave genera-
tion system.
Please contact an authorised
Service Center (see page 30).
The oven stops
cooking and nothing
appears in the display
window.
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Warranty
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
Panasonic PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc.
warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option either (a)
repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value
product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by
Panasonic
Canada Inc.
Category Service type Parts Labour Magnetron
Counter top microwave oven
(except Prestige models)
Carry-in 1 Year 1 Year
Additional 4 Years
(Part only)
Counter top microwave oven – Prestige model
(Genius Prestige, Genius Prestige Plus and
Genius Prestige Grill)
In-home 2 Years 2 Years
Additional 3 Years
(Part only)
Microwave Convection oven In-home 2 Years 2 Years
Additional 3 Years
(Part only)
Over The Range (OTR) microwave oven In-home 2 Years 2 Years
Additional 3 Years
(Part only)
In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized
Panasonic service facility.
This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a
Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased
and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new
condition in the original packaging.
IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A PURCHASE RECEIPT
OR OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF
PURCHASE IS REQUIRED
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER
normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred
in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by
Panasonic Canada Inc.
, 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,
modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other
business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Authorized Servicer, or damage that is
attributable to acts of God.
Over-The-Range cooktop light bulbs are excluded from coverage under this warranty.
In the case where the microwave oven is built-in, the warranty will be voided if using a non-Panasonic trim kit.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL
PANASONIC CANADA INC.
BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT
OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. (As examples, this warranty excludes
damages for lost time, travel to and from the Authorized Servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data
or other memory or recorded content. This list of items is not exhaustive, but for illustration only.)
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be
applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depending
on your province or territory.
WARRANTY SERVICE
PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE
For product information and operation assistance, please visit our Support page:
www.panasonic.ca/english/support
PRODUCT REPAIRS
Please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre: panasonic.ca/english/support/servicentrelocator
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
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Feature How to Operate
To set
Clock
(
page 13)
Press once. Press once.Enter time of day.
Thru
To Use Child
Safety Lock
(
page 13)
To Set:
Press 3 times.
To Cancel:
Press 3 times.
To Use
Power and Time
(
page 15)
Press to select Power Level. Press.Set time.
Thru
To cook using
Quick 30
(
page 16)
Press.Press to set time (up to 5 min.)
To use
Keep Warm
(
page 16)
Set keep warm time. (up to 30 min.) Press.Press
Thru
To cook using
Popcorn
(
page 17)
or
Optional
.
Press.Press to select weight.
To defrost using
Inverter Turbo
Defrost
(
page 18)
Thru
Set weight. Press.Press.
To reheat using
Sensor Reheat
(
page 20)
or
Optional
.
Press.
Press.
To cook using
Sensor Cook
(
page 20)
or
Optional
.
Press.Press to select food number.
To use as a
Kitchen Timer
(
page 23)
Press. Set time. Press.
Thru
To set
Stand Timer
(
page 23)
Press. Set time. Press.
Input up to
2-stage cook-
ing programs.
( )
Thru
To set
Delay Start
(
page 24)
Input up to
2-stage cook-
ing programs.
( )
Press. Set time.
Press.
Thru
( )
Quick Guide to Operation
Press to add time (up to 5 min.)
During
manual cooking
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Specifications
Model Number
NN-ST696S/ST676S
Power Source: 120 V 60 Hz
Power Consumption: Microwave 12.4 A 1
,
480 W
Cooking Power: Microwave* 1,200 W
Outside Dimensions
(W x H x D):
525 mm x 310 mm x 401 mm
(20
/
” x 12 ¼” x 15 ¾”)
Overall Oven Cavity
Dimensions (W x H x D):
355 mm x 251 mm x 365 mm
(14” x 9
/
” x 14
/
”)
Operating Frequency: 2,450 MHz
Net Weight: Approx. 11.5
kg
(25.4 lbs.)
Trim Kit:
Model Number: NN-TK621S
(Stainless)
Outside Dimensions
(W x H):
684 mm x 419 mm
(27” x 16 ½”)
Cabinet Opening
(W x H x D):
648 mm x 389 mm x 533 mm
(25
/
” x 15
/
” x 21”)
User’s Record
The serial number of this product may
be found on the back side of the oven
or 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
*IEC Test procedure Specifications subject to change without notice.
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