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Panasonic NN-SE985S User Manual

Panasonic NN-SE985S
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Owners Manual
Microwave Oven
Household Use Only
Model No.
NN-SE985S
NN-SE785S
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN.
Para instrucciones en español, voltee el libro.
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
contact us via the web at:
http://www.us.panasonic.com/contactinfo (U.S.A and Puerto Rico)
For microwave oven safety reference, please visit FDA’s webpage at:
http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/ResourcesforYouRadiationEmittingProducts/Consumers/ucm252762.htm
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PA0215-0
Printed in China
© Panasonic Appliances Microwave Oven (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. 2015
Safety Information
Precautions ............................ Inside cover
Important Safety Instructions ............. 1-3
Installation and Grounding
instructions .......................................... 4-5
Safety Precautions .............................. 6-7
Operation
Oven Components Diagram ......................9
Control Panel ...........................................10
Starting to Use Your Oven ....................... 11
Setting the Clock ..................................... 11
Child Safety Lock.....................................11
Slider Bar .................................................12
Function Features.............................. 12-13
Selecting Power & Cook Time .................14
3-Stage Cooking ......................................14
Keep Warm Feature ................................15
Quick 30 Feature .....................................15
Coffee/Milk Feature .................................15
Popcorn Feature ......................................16
More/Less Feature ..................................16
Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature ................17
Defrosting Tips & Techniques ............ 17-18
Sensor Reheat Feature ...........................19
Operation
Sensor Cook Feature ..............................19
Sensor Cook Chart ............................ 20-21
Microwave Recipes .................................22
Timer Feature (Kitchen Timer/Stand
Time/Delay Start) .....................................23
Microwave Shortcuts ......................... 24-25
Food Characteristics................................26
Cooking Techniques .......................... 26-27
Quick Guide to Operation .................. 31-32
Maintenance
Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave
Oven ........................................................28
Accessory Purchases ..............................28
Before Requesting Service ......................29
Limited Warranty (Only for U.S.A.) ..........30
General Information
Cookware Guide ........................................8
Speci cations ..........................................33
User’s Record ..........................................34
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Panasonic NN-SE985S Specifications

General IconGeneral
Stylecountertop
Colorstainless steel
Total Capacity2.2 cubic feet
Cooking Programs20
Control Optionscook, other
Power Levels10
Sensor Cookingyes
Control Typetouchpad
Child Lockyes
Timeryes
Interior Lightyes
Smart Homeno
Microwave Power1250 watts
Voltage120 volts
Current12.3 amperes
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth19 2/5 inches
Height14 inches
Width23 9/10 inches
Net Weight36.8 pounds

Summary

Safety Information

Precautions

General safety advice before using the microwave oven.

Important Safety Instructions

Critical safety rules to prevent injury and hazards.

Installation and Grounding Instructions

Guidelines for safe setup and electrical grounding.

Safety Precautions

Specific precautions to follow during operation.

Operation Overview

Oven Components Diagram

Visual identification of all parts of the microwave oven.

Control Panel Layout

Explanation of the buttons and functions on the control panel.

Getting Started and Basic Functions

Initial setup, clock setting, and slider bar usage.

Key Cooking Features

Overview of features like Power selection, Defrost, Sensors, etc.

Microwave Oven Safety

Understanding Safety Alert Symbols

Explanation of DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION symbols.

Preventing Microwave Energy Exposure

Essential precautions to avoid exposure to microwave energy.

Important Safety Instructions

General Usage Warnings

Critical safety rules for operating the microwave oven safely.

Safety Instructions Continued

Handling Superheated Liquids

Hazards of superheated liquids and how to prevent them.

Wall Cabinet Installation Guidelines

Specific instructions for installing the oven in a wall cabinet.

Safety Precautions Continued

Electrical Shock and Fire Prevention

Measures to avoid electrical shock and fire hazards.

Microwave Energy and Scalding Safety

Precautions for microwave energy exposure and preventing burns.

Installation and Grounding Instructions

Oven Inspection and Placement

Inspecting the oven and positioning it correctly.

Grounding Requirements

Essential information for proper electrical grounding.

Installation and Grounding Continued

Power Supply and Wiring

Requirements for power supply, wiring, and outlets.

Managing Electronic Interference

How to minimize interference with other devices.

Safety Precautions During Cooking

Specific Food Preparation Safety

Safety rules for canning, drying, popcorn, and nonporous skins.

Cooking Safety Precautions

Safe Use of Accessories and Materials

Guidelines for using trays, containers, foil, paper, and thermometers.

Special Food Handling Warnings

Warnings for baby food, pastry, and general oven usage.

Cookware Guide

Safe Cookware Materials

Information on microwave-safe cookware and materials.

Oven Components Diagram

Key Oven Components Identification

Identification of main parts like vents, controls, and trays.

Control Panel Functions

Display Window and Keypads

Overview of the display, buttons, and their functions.

Slider Bar and Start/Stop Controls

How to use the slider bar and start/stop functions.

Getting Started

Initial Oven Setup and Clock Setting

Plugging in the oven and setting the clock.

Child Safety Lock

Activating and Deactivating Child Lock

Instructions for setting and cancelling the child safety lock feature.

Slider Bar and Initial Settings

Using the Slider Bar for Options

Adjusting time, weight, and sensor menus with the slider bar.

Setting Measurement, Language, and Beep

Configuring initial unit, language, and beep settings.

Advanced Function Settings

Configuring Initial Oven Preferences

Step-by-step guide for setting measurement, language, and beep.

Managing Program Prompts and Demo Mode

Controlling instructional prompts and demo mode.

Power and Cooking Time

Selecting Power Levels and Time

How to choose power levels and set cooking durations.

3-Stage Cooking

Programming Multi-Stage Cycles

Guide to setting up 2-3 stages of continuous cooking.

Special Cooking Features

Keep Warm and Quick 30 Features

Using Keep Warm and Quick 30 for food preparation.

Coffee/Milk Reheating

Instructions for reheating coffee and milk using a dedicated feature.

Popcorn and Time Adjustment

Cooking Popcorn with Sensor

Selecting popcorn size and cooking it.

Adjusting Doneness with More/Less

Fine-tuning cooking time for popcorn and sensor modes.

Inverter Turbo Defrost

Automatic Defrosting Guide

How to defrost food automatically by entering weight.

Defrosting Tips and Techniques

Best practices for defrosting and handling food.

Defrosting Guide Continued

Defrosting Seafood, Meat, and Poultry

Specific defrosting instructions for various food types.

Sensor Cooking and Reheating

Using Sensor Reheat Feature

Automatically reheating food without manual settings.

Using Sensor Cook Feature

Automatically cooking food without manual settings.

Sensor Cook Chart

Sensor Reheat and Basic Recipes

Food chart for sensor reheat and recipes for omelet/oatmeal.

Sensor Cook Chart Continued

Sensor Cooking for Various Foods

Chart for sensor cooking vegetables, rice, pasta, meat, and fish.

Microwave Recipes

Omelet, Chutney, and Macaroni Recipes

Recipes for omelet, spicy mango chutney, and macaroni and cheese.

Pulled Pork and Quinoa Salad Recipes

Recipes for pulled pork and quinoa salad.

Timer Functions

Kitchen Timer and Delay Start

Using the timer for countdowns and delayed cooking starts.

Stand Time Programming

Setting a period for food to rest after cooking.

Microwave Shortcuts

Quick Steps for Meats and Dairy

Shortcuts for processing bacon, butter, cheese, and chocolate.

Shortcuts for Beef and Vegetables

Shortcuts for browning ground beef and cooking vegetables.

Microwave Shortcuts Continued

Shortcuts for Potatoes, Liquids, and Odors

Shortcuts for potatoes, boiling liquids, and removing odors.

Food Characteristics

Factors Affecting Microwave Cooking

How bone, fat, density, quantity, size, and temperature affect cooking.

Cooking Techniques

Piercing, Browning, and Spacing

Techniques for piercing, browning, and arranging food.

Cooking Techniques Continued

Covering, Shielding, and Timing

Methods for covering, shielding, and managing cooking time.

Stirring, Rearranging, and Stand Time

Techniques for stirring, rearranging, and using stand time.

Testing for Doneness and Food Safety

How to check food doneness and safe cooking temperatures.

Care and Cleaning

Pre-Cleaning and Exterior Cleaning

Steps before cleaning and how to clean the oven exterior.

Interior Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning the oven interior, glass tray, and roller ring.

Troubleshooting and Service

Normal Operations vs. Problems

Distinguishing normal oven behavior from actual issues.

Resolving Common Oven Issues

Solutions for problems like no power, no start, or display errors.

Limited Warranty Information

Warranty Coverage and Exclusions

Details on what the warranty covers and its limitations.

Service and Contact Details

Information on obtaining service and contacting Panasonic.

Quick Guide to Operation

Setting Clock, Child Lock, and Basic Functions

Quick steps for initial setup and basic operations.

Special Features Quick Start

Quick guides for Keep Warm, Quick 30, Coffee/Milk, and Popcorn.

Quick Guide to Operation Continued

Sensor Modes and Timer Functions

Quick guides for sensor modes and timer functions.

Technical Specifications

Oven Model and Trim Kit Dimensions

Technical specifications and dimensions for models and trim kits.

User's Record

Recording Purchase Details

Space to record product model, serial number, and purchase date.

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