Panasonic NN-S676 - Installation and Grounding Instructions; Oven Placement Guidelines; Proper Grounding Procedures; Electrical Wiring Requirements

Examine Your Oven
Unpack oven, remove ail packing material, and examine
the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door
latches or cracks in the door. Notify dealer immediately if
oven is damaged. DO NOT install if oven is damaged.
Placement of Oven
1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface. For
proper operation, the oven must have sufficient air
flow. Allow 3 inches (8 cm) of space on both sides of
the oven and 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space on top of oven.
a.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.
b. DO NOT piace oven near a hot damp surface such
as a gas or electric range.
c. DO NOT operate oven when room humidity is too
high.
2. This oven was manufactured for household use only.
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.
WARNING-I|mproper use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock.
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 blade
grounding plug, and a three slot receptacle that will
accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of
the extension cord should be equal to or greater than the
electrical rating of the appliance.
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 are available and
may be used if care is exercised in their use.
3. tf a long cord or extension cord is used, (1) the marked
electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord
should be at least as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance, (2) the extension cord must be a
grounding-type 3-wire cord, and (3) the longer cord
should be arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over accidentally.
INSTALLATION & GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Wiring Requirements
1. The oven must be 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, or the food may
cook slower than times recommended in this manual.
2. The VOLTAGE used must be the same as specified on
this microwave oven (120 V). Using a higher voltage is
dangerous and may result in a fire or other accident
causing oven damage. Using a lower voltage will
cause slow cooking. Panasonic is NOT responsible for
damage resulting from the use of the oven with other
than specified voltage.
3. The oven must be plugged into at least a 20 AMP
120 VOLT, 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET.
Where a standard two-prong outlet is encountered, it
is the persona! responsibility and obligation of the
consumer to have it
replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong
outlet.
4. A TEMPORARY CONNECTION with a two-prong
adaptor may be made where LOCAL CODES PERMIT
it. Unless the cover screw is grounded through the
house wiring, attaching the adaptor grounding plate to
the cover screw will not ground the oven. If there is
any doubt that the cover
screw is grounded, have ree a) By
it checked by an OP» @)
electrician. Q -o.—- |
Radio Interference
1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause
interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or
eliminated by taking the following measures:
a. Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven.
(See Care of Your Microwave Oven found on page 39)
b. Place the radio, TV, etc. away from the microwave
oven as far as possible.
c. Use a properly installed antenna to obtain stronger
signal reception.