Panasonic NN-S553WF - User Manual

Operating Instructions
Microwave Oven
Models: NN-S553/S503
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Safety Information
Precautions.........................Inside cover
Important Safety Instructions .........1-3
Installation and Grounding
Instructions.......................................3-4
Safety Precautions...........................5-6
Operation
Timer Feature (Kitchen Timer/Stand
Time/Delay Start).................................17
Microwave Shortcuts......................18-19
Food Characteristics............................20
Cooking Techniques .......................20-21
Quick Guide to Operation....................25
Operation
Control Panel......................................8-9
Starting to Use Your Oven...................10
Setting the Clock .................................10
Child Safety Lock ................................10
Selecting Power & Cook Time.............11
Quick Min Feature ...............................11
Keep Warm Feature ............................11
Popcorn Feature..................................12
More/Less Feature ..............................12
Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature............13
Auto Cook Feature ..............................15
Auto Reheat Feature ...........................15
Auto Cook Chart..................................16
Maintenance
Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave
Oven ....................................................22
Ordering Accessories, Books, etc. ......22
Before Requesting Service..................23
Limited Warranty & Customer Service
Directory ..............................................24
General Information
Cookware Guide....................................7
Oven Components Diagram..................8
Specifications ......................................26
User’s Record......................................26
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN.
Para instrucciones en español, voltee el libro.
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Panasonic NN-S553WF Specifications

General

Turntable	Yes
Color	White
Sensor Cooking	Yes
Inverter Technology	No
Child Lock	Yes
Control Type	Electronic
Turntable Diameter	12.4 inches

Summary

Safety Information

Important Safety Instructions

Critical safety rules to prevent injury or damage during microwave operation.

Installation and Grounding Instructions

Steps for proper setup and electrical grounding to ensure safe operation.

Safety Precautions

Specific safety measures related to cooking, food types, and oven use.

Operation Guide

Control Panel Overview

Explanation of buttons, display, and interface elements for controlling the oven.

Basic Operation and Setup

Getting started, setting the clock, and using the Child Lock feature.

Cooking Functions

Details on selecting power, time, Quick Min, Keep Warm, and Popcorn.

Automatic Cooking Features

Using Auto Cook, Auto Reheat, and Inverter Turbo Defrost programs.

Maintenance and Support

Care and Cleaning

Procedures for cleaning and maintaining the microwave oven's interior and exterior.

Before Requesting Service

Troubleshooting common issues and normal operating conditions.

Limited Warranty and Customer Service

Information on product warranty coverage and customer assistance contacts.

General Information and Guides

Cookware Guide

Recommendations for safe and effective microwave cookware.

Oven Components Diagram

Labeled illustration of the microwave oven's parts and features.

Specifications

Technical details, dimensions, and power ratings of the microwave oven.

Timer Feature

Using the Timer

Programming the oven as a kitchen timer, stand time, or delay start.

Microwave Shortcuts

Quick Cooking Methods

Quick methods for common food preparation tasks like softening, melting, and browning.

Cooking Techniques

Effective Microwave Cooking

Tips on food characteristics, piercing, browning, spacing, covering, shielding, and stirring.

Quick Guide to Operation

Step-by-Step Operations

Concise instructions for setting clock, power, cooking, timer, and auto functions.