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Panasonic NN-H264 User Manual

Panasonic NN-H264
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Operating Instructions
Over The Range Microwave Oven
Models: NN-H264/S254
For assistance, please call: 787-750-4300
or visit us at www.panasonicpr.com (Puerto Rico)
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
or send e-mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic.com
or visit us at www.panasonic.com (U.S.A)
Safety Information
Precautions ................................................Inside cover
Important Safety Instructions.................................1-2
Installation and Grounding Instructions ...............3-4
Safety Precautions......................................................5
Operation
Microwave Recipes.....................................................20
Timer Feature (Kitchen Timer/Stand Time/Delay Start)
....................................................................................21
How to Use Shelf ........................................................22
Microwave Shortcuts..............................................23-24
Food Characteristics ...................................................25
Cooking Techniques...............................................25-26
Quick Guide to Operation ......................................32-33
Operation
Control Panel .............................................................8-9
Function Features .......................................................10
Setting the Clock .........................................................11
Selecting Light On/Night/Off........................................11
Selecting Turntable On/Off..........................................11
Selecting Fan High/Low/Off.........................................11
Selecting Turbo Fan On/Off ........................................11
Selecting Auto Off 1/3/5/10 .........................................11
Selecting Power & Cook Time ....................................12
Quick Min Feature.......................................................12
Keep Warm Feature....................................................12
Popcorn Feature .........................................................13
More/Less Feature......................................................13
Beverages (NN-H264).................................................13
Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature....................................14
Defrosting Tips & Techniques ................................14-15
Sensor Reheat Feature (NN-H264) ............................16
Sensor Cook Feature (NN-H264) ...............................16
Sensor Cook Chart .....................................................17
Auto Reheat Feature (NN-S254) ................................18
Inverter Auto Cooking Feature (NN-S254)..................18
Inverter Auto Cooking Chart........................................19
Maintenance
Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven ........27-29
Accessory Purchases..................................................27
Cleaning Vent Grille (Oven Air Vent)...........................28
Installing Vent Grille ....................................................28
Charcoal Filter Attachment/Replacement ...................28
Cleaning Grease Filters ..............................................29
Installing Grease Filters ..............................................29
Cooktop/Night Light Replacement ..............................29
Oven Light Replacement ............................................29
Before Requesting Service .........................................30
Limited Warranty & Customer Service Directory ........31
General Information
Cookware Guide ...........................................................6
Oven Components Diagram .........................................7
Specifications ..............................................................34
User’s Record .............................................................34
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN.
Para instrucciones en español, voltee el libro.
F00036F10AP
FLE0304-0
Printed in China

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Panasonic NN-H264 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPanasonic
ModelNN-H264
CategoryMicrowave Oven
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Microwave Oven Safety

Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words

Explains hazard signal words and their meanings for user safety.

Precautions for Excessive Microwave Energy Exposure

Lists critical precautions to prevent harmful microwave energy exposure.

Important Safety Instructions

General Usage Safety Guidelines

Provides essential safety guidelines for using the microwave oven.

Safe Liquid Heating Procedures

Advises on safe heating of liquids to prevent boiling over and burns.

Oven Cavity Fire Prevention

Outlines steps to prevent fires within the oven cavity during cooking.

Continued Safety Instructions and Precautions

Installation and Ventilation Safety

Details installation requirements and maintenance for ventilation systems.

Electrical and Microwave Exposure Warnings

Warns against unauthorized repairs and tampering with safety features.

Fire, Scalding, and Component Usage Safety

Lists precautions against fire, scalding, and proper use of components like glass tray.

Specific Cooking Safety Precautions

Food Type and Item Handling Safety

Details specific safety measures for various food types and cooking items.

Cookware Guide

Cookware Material Suitability and Testing

Guides on suitable cookware materials and a container safety test procedure.

Oven Components Diagram

Identification of Microwave Oven Parts

Identifies and describes the main parts of the microwave oven.

Control Panel Overview (NN-H264)

Display Window and Button Functions

Explains the control panel layout, display indicators, and function buttons.

Control Panel Overview (NN-S254)

NN-S254 Control Panel and Functions

Details the control panel layout, display, and specific function pads for the NN-S254 model.

Function Features and Settings

Language, Weight, and Display Settings

Allows setting display language, weight units, and display text speed.

Child Lock, Beep, Clock, and Demo Mode

Manages child lock, audible beeps, clock display, and demo mode.

Control and Feature Settings

Clock Setting and Cooktop Light Control

Provides instructions for setting the oven's clock and adjusting the cooktop light.

Fan, Turntable, Turbo Fan, and Auto Off Controls

Details operation of ventilation fan, turntable, turbo fan, and auto-off timer.

Beverage Reheating (NN-H264)

Reheats 1 or 2 cups of room temperature beverages automatically.

Manual Cooking Operations

Setting Power Level and Cooking Time

Guides users on selecting power level and setting cooking duration for manual cooking.

Quick Min and Keep Warm Functions

Explains how to add cooking time quickly and keep food warm.

Special Cooking Features

Popcorn and More/Less Features

Details how to cook popcorn and adjust cooking time with More/Less.

Beverage Reheating (NN-H264)

Reheats 1 or 2 cups of room temperature beverages automatically.

Defrosting Operations

Inverter Turbo Defrost and Tips

Defrosts food automatically and provides preparation/defrosting guidelines.

Defrosting Techniques and Charts

Defrosting and Stand Time Recommendations

Details specific defrosting times, stand times, and rinsing for various food types.

Sensor Cooking and Reheating

Sensor Reheat and Sensor Cook Functions

Reheats and cooks food automatically without manual time/power settings.

Sensor Cook Chart Details

NN-H264 Sensor Cook Settings and Hints

Lists recommended settings and preparation tips for Sensor Cook.

Automatic Cooking Features (NN-S254)

Auto Reheat and Inverter Auto Cooking

Details automatic reheating and cooking for the NN-S254 model.

Inverter Auto Cooking Chart (NN-S254)

NN-S254 Auto Cooking Settings and Hints

Details settings and preparation for automatic cooking on the NN-S254 model.

Microwave Recipes

Omelet, Shepherd's Pie, and Casserole Recipes

Offers recipes for Omelet, Shepherd's Pie, and Casseroles with microwave instructions.

Tuna Casserole and Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Provides recipes for Tuna Casserole and Macaroni and Cheese.

Timer, Stand Time, and Delay Start

Kitchen Timer, Delay Start, and Stand Time Functions

Explains using the timer as a kitchen timer, setting delay start, and stand time.

Operation: Shelf and Roller Ring Usage

Shelf Usage and Cooking Levels (NN-H264)

Guides on shelf use and two-level cooking, including turntable options.

Roller Ring Placement and Maintenance

Details correct roller ring placement and care to prevent noise and damage.

Microwave Shortcuts

Shortcuts for Bacon, Sugar, Butter, and Chocolate

Offers quick microwave methods for preparing bacon, softening sugar, and melting butter/chocolate.

Shortcuts for Cream Cheese, Beef, and Vegetables

Provides quick microwave instructions for cream cheese, browning beef, and cooking vegetables.

More Microwave Shortcuts

Shortcuts for Potatoes, Towels, Ice Cream, and Beverages

Details shortcuts for cooking potatoes, steaming towels, softening ice cream, and warming beverages.

Shortcuts for Nuts, Seeds, Tomatoes, and Odors

Provides microwave shortcuts for nuts, seeds, tomatoes, and odor removal.

Understanding Food Characteristics

Effects of Bone, Fat, Density, and Quantity

Discusses how bone, fat, density, and quantity affect microwave cooking.

Effects of Shape, Size, and Starting Temperature

Explains how shape, size, and initial temperature influence cooking results.

Effective Cooking Techniques

Piercing, Browning, and Spacing Foods

Advises on piercing, achieving browning, and spacing food for even cooking.

Covering, Shielding, Stirring, and Rearranging

Details covering, shielding, stirring, and rearranging techniques for better cooking.

Turning Food and Adjusting Cooking Time

Explains when to turn food and how to adjust cooking time for doneness.

Stand Time and Food Safety Temperatures

Importance of Stand Time and Testing Doneness

Explains stand time and provides methods for testing food doneness.

Recommended Food Cooking Temperatures

Lists recommended internal temperatures for different food types for safety.

Care and Cleaning Procedures

General Oven Cleaning and Vent Grille

Provides instructions for cleaning the oven interior, exterior, control panel, and vent grille.

Charcoal Filter and Vent Grille Installation

Explains charcoal filter attachment/replacement and vent grille installation.

Continued Care and Component Replacement

Grease Filter Cleaning and Installation

Provides instructions for cleaning and installing the grease filters.

Oven and Cooktop Light Bulb Replacement

Guides on replacing the interior oven light and the cooktop/night light bulbs.

Troubleshooting and Problem Solving

Normal Occurrences and Common Issues

Lists normal operational phenomena and guides troubleshooting common oven problems.

Warranty and Customer Service Information

Limited Warranty Coverage and Exclusions

Outlines warranty terms, coverage, and specific exclusions.

Customer Service and Puerto Rico Support

Provides contact details for customer support and specific service information for Puerto Rico.

Quick Guide to Operation (NN-H264)

Basic Operation: Function, Clock, Lights, Turntable

Provides quick steps for using Function, setting clock, adjusting lights, and controlling turntable.

Fan, Auto Off, Power, and Quick Min

Details setting fan speeds, auto-off timer, power levels, and using Quick Min.

Specialty Cooking: Popcorn, Beverages, Defrost

Summarizes operations for popcorn, beverages, and defrosting.

Sensor Cooking and Timer Functions

Summarizes operations for sensor cooking, kitchen timer, stand time, and delay start.

Quick Guide to Operation (NN-S254)

Basic Operation: Function, Clock, Lights, Turntable (NN-S254)

Provides quick steps for Function, clock, lights, and turntable on NN-S254.

Fan, Power, Quick Min, and Keep Warm (NN-S254)

Details fan settings, power, Quick Min, and Keep Warm for NN-S254.

Specialty Cooking: Popcorn, Defrost, Auto Reheat (NN-S254)

Summarizes operations for popcorn, defrosting, and auto reheating on NN-S254.

Inverter Auto Cooking and Timer Functions (NN-S254)

Summarizes Inverter Auto Cooking, timers, stand time, and delay start for NN-S254.

Specifications and User's Record

Microwave Oven Technical Specifications

Provides detailed technical specifications for both NN-H264 and NN-S254 models.

User's Record for Purchase Details

Section for users to record model, serial numbers, and purchase date for future reference.

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