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Panasonic NN-ST251W User Manual

Panasonic NN-ST251W
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NN-SM221W
NN-ST251W
NN-ST271
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Panasonic NN-ST251W Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeMicrowave Oven
Power Output900 Watts
Capacity1.2 cubic feet
Control TypeElectronic
Turntable Diameter12.4 inches
Dimensions (W x H x D)443 x 258 x 340 mm
Weight30.9 pounds
Oven Capacity20 L
Microwave Power800 W
Power Levels5
Exterior Dimensions (W x H x D)443 x 258 x 340 mm
Exterior Dimensions443 x 258 x 340 mm
ColorWhite
Cooking ModesDefrost

Summary

Installation and Connection

Earthing Instructions

Emphasizes the importance of proper earthing for personal safety.

Placement of the Oven

Guidelines for positioning the oven for optimal operation and safety.

Important Safety Instructions

Important Information – Read Carefully

Short Cooking Times and Food Handling

Guidance on short cooking times, undercooking vs overcooking, and handling small food portions.

Specific Food Cautions

Warnings for Christmas puddings, boiled eggs, foods with skins, liquids, lids, and deep fat frying.

Microwaving Principles

How Microwaves Cook Food

Explains the process of microwave heating through water molecule vibration.

Foods Not Suitable for Microwave Cooking

Lists foods like Yorkshire puddings and soufflés that require dry heat.

Standing Time Importance

Explains the role of standing time for heat conduction and even cooking.

Parts of Your Oven

Oven Components Overview

Identifies key parts like the turntable, roller ring, and control panel via a diagram.

Glass Turntable Usage

Guidelines for using and cleaning the glass turntable and its weight limit.

Control Panels

Control Panel NN-SM221W

Details the functions of buttons and dials for the NN-SM221W model.

Control Panel NN-ST271S

Explains the functions of buttons and pads for the NN-ST271S model.

General Guidelines

Standing Time

Explains the need for standing time for dense foods to finish cooking.

Using Cling Film

How cling film helps retain moisture and speed up cooking; includes piercing instructions.

Liquids Handling

Stir liquids before, during, and after heating to prevent eruptions.

Cleaning the Oven

Keep the oven clean to maintain safe operation; use mild detergent.

Containers to use

Testing Dish Suitability

A method to check if cookware is microwave-safe using water.

Foil/Metal Containers

Prohibits foil and metal containers as they can damage the oven.

Plastic Ware

Use microwave-safe plastic; avoid melamine and containers for high sugar/fat foods.

Aluminium Foil

Small amounts can shield food; foil must not touch oven walls to prevent arcing.

Safety Instructions

Oven Usage Restrictions

Do not use for non-food items, drying materials, or operating without food.

Oven Maintenance

Guidelines for servicing, door seals, and oven light replacement.

Microwave Cooking For NN-SM221W

Wattage Settings

Explains how to select power levels (Max, Medium, Low, Defrost, Simmer).

Defrosting Procedure (NN-SM221W)

How to select defrost power and set defrosting time.

Setting The Clock For NN-ST271S / NN-ST251W

Setting the Clock

Step-by-step guide to setting the time of day on the display.

Child Safety Lock

How to activate and deactivate the child lock feature for safety.

Microwave Cooking and Defrosting for NN-ST271S/NN-ST251W

Multi-Stage Cooking

How to program two cooking stages that switch power automatically.

Auto Weight Defrost For NN-ST271S /NN-ST251W

Program Selection and Weight Entry

Select program, then enter weight using 'More'/'Less' buttons.

Defrosting Guidelines for Foods

Specific advice for defrosting bread, meat items, and whole chickens.

Defrosting Guidelines

Tips for Best Defrosting Results

Arrange food, check progress, turn/mix, and shield parts with foil if needed.

Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & Time

Auto Weight Reheat / Auto Cook Programs For NN-ST271S/NN-ST251W

Guidelines for Use

Use programs only for described foods within the recommended weight range.

Automatic Reheating Programs

Programs for reheating fresh meals and beverages using automatic settings.

Automatic Cooking Programs

Programs for cooking fresh vegetables, fish, and potatoes with weight input.

Cooking and Reheating Guidelines

General Reheating Rules

Reheat food quickly on HIGH power; cover wet foods, not dry foods.

Plated Meals

Reheating times vary by food content; spread dense items out.

Soups and Casseroles

Stir soups before, during, and after heating; stir casseroles halfway and at the end.

Reheating Charts

Cooking Charts

Before Requesting Service

Normal Occurrences

Explains normal oven behaviors like TV interference and steam.

Troubleshooting Oven Issues

Lists common problems like 'Oven not turning on' and their solutions.

Care of your Microwave Oven

Cleaning Procedures

How to clean interior, exterior, and control panel with damp cloths and mild detergent.

Technical Specifications

Lists power source, consumption, output, dimensions, and weight.

Installation and Connection

Checking the Microwave Oven

Unpack and inspect for damage; notify dealer if any is found.

Earthing Instructions

Emphasizes the necessity of earthing for safety and replacing non-earthed sockets.

Oven Placement

Guidelines on positioning the oven for proper ventilation and accessibility.

Safety Measures

Oven Usage Restrictions

Use only for food preparation; do not use for chemicals or drying materials.

Oven Maintenance

Instructions for repair, door seals, and lamp replacement by qualified personnel.

Important Information - Read Carefully

Safety Precautions

Fire prevention, immediate actions for smoke, and safe operation without food.

Cooking Time and Food Checks

Short cooking times, checking food frequently, and avoiding overcooking.

Products with Low Moisture Content

Caution with items like bread, popcorn; avoid non-food items like wheat bags.

Specific Food Cautions

Warnings for Christmas pudding, boiled eggs, foods with skins, liquids, lids, and deep frying.

Principle of Device Operation

How Microwaves Cook Food

Explains microwave energy generation and absorption by water molecules.

Important Notes

Use oven mitts; microwaves don't pass through metal.

Foods Not Suitable for Microwave Cooking

Lists items like puddings, soufflés, and fried foods not suitable for microwave use.

Boiled Eggs Warning

Do not boil eggs in shells due to explosion risk causing injury.

Standing Time Explanation

Importance of standing time for heat conduction when the oven is off.

Device Diagram

Oven Components Overview

Identifies parts like ventilation, window, door lock, power cord, and panel via a diagram.

Roller Ring Usage

Instructions for cleaning the roller ring and using it with the turntable.

Control Panel

Control Panel NN-SM221W Functions

Explains the functions of timer, power selection, defrost, and door release for NN-SM221W.

Control Panel NN-ST271S Functions

Details the functions of display, power, time, auto programs, and start/stop buttons for NN-ST271S.

General Guidelines

Standing Time

Food requires standing time after cooking for heat to distribute evenly.

Density and Heating Speed

Porous foods heat faster than dense foods.

Checking Food Readiness

Check food readiness even with auto programs; return to oven if needed.

Cleaning the Oven

Keep the oven clean to prevent damage and ensure safety.

Utensils

Checking Utensil Suitability

Test cookware with water to check if it's microwave-safe.

Foil or Metal Containers

Prohibits foil and metal containers as they can damage the oven.

Utensils

Plastic Ware

Use microwave-safe plastic; avoid melamine and high sugar/fat foods.

Aluminium Foil

Use small amounts to shield food; keep foil away from oven walls.

Roasting Bags

Useful for roasting meat; do not use metal twists.

Microwave Cooking for Model NN-SM221W

Power Levels and Notes

How to select power levels and notes on checking food and using the timer.

Defrost Power

States the defrost power is 270 W and how to set defrost time.

Setting the Clock for Models NN-ST271S/NN-ST251W

Setting the Clock

Step-by-step guide to setting the time of day on the display.

Child Safety Lock

How to activate and deactivate the child lock feature for safety.

Cooking and Defrosting for Models NN-ST271S / NN - ST250M / NN-ST250W

Power Levels

Lists power levels from High (800W) to Boiling (250W).

Multi-Stage Cooking

How to program two cooking stages that switch power automatically.

Auto Weight Defrost for Models NN-ST271S / NN-ST251W

Program Selection and Weight Entry

Select program, then enter weight using 'More'/'Less' buttons.

Defrosting Guidelines for Foods

Specific advice for defrosting bread, meat items, and whole chickens.

Useful Tips for Defrosting

Best Defrosting Results

Arrange food, check progress, turn/mix, and shield parts with foil if needed.

Defrosting Products by Weight and Time

Automatic Reheating/Automatic Cooking Mode for Models NN-ST271S / NN-ST251W

Guidelines for Use

Use programs only for described foods within the recommended weight range.

Automatic Reheating Programs

Programs for reheating fresh meals and beverages using automatic settings.

Automatic Cooking Programs

Programs for cooking fresh vegetables, fish, and potatoes with weight input.

Useful Tips for Cooking and Reheating

Portion Meals

Reheat portioned meals evenly; spread dense items out.

Canned Foods

Remove canned food and place in a suitable dish before heating.

Soups and Casseroles

Stir soups before, during, and after heating; stir casseroles halfway and at the end.

Reheating Products by Quantity Weight and Time

Fresh Bread – Convenience Foods

Reheating bread products will result in a soft base.

Canned Beans, Pasta

Reheat canned beans and pasta in a microwave-safe dish, covered.

Canned Soups

Reheat canned soups in a microwave-safe bowl, covered.

Ready Puddings

Reheat puddings in a microwave-safe dish, covered.

Christmas Puddings

Overheating may cause ignition; do not leave unattended.

Drinks - Coffee

Reheat coffee in a mug, stir before, during, and after.

Drinks - Milk

Reheat milk in a mug, stir before, during, and after.

Reheating Products by Quantity Weight and Time

Ready-to-Use Meals – Chilled

Reheat chilled convenience meals in a suitable dish, not in foil containers.

Ready-to-Use Meals – Frozen

Reheat frozen convenience meals in a suitable dish, not in foil containers.

Cooking Food

Fresh Bacon

Cook bacon on a microwave-safe plate or rack, not covered.

Beans & Pulses

Cook pre-soaked beans and pulses in a shallow dish with water, covered.

Veal – Hot Fat Warning

Handle veal carefully due to hot fat; cook on a rack or inverted dish.

Fresh Chicken – Hot Fat Warning

Handle chicken carefully due to hot fat; cook on an inverted dish.

Eggs - Poached

Poach eggs in water, with specific steps for yolk piercing and cooking times.

Scrambled Eggs

Scramble eggs with milk and butter; cook and stir for best results.

Cooking Food

Fresh Fish – Frozen

Cook frozen fish fillets or whole fish with added liquid, covered.

Fruit

Cook fruit like apples and plums in a shallow dish, half-filled, covered, and stirred.

Fresh Lamb – Hot Fat Warning

Handle lamb carefully due to hot fat; cook on a rack or inverted dish.

Pasta

Cook pasta in a large container with boiling water, covered.

Pizza – Chilled

Reheat chilled pizza on a heatproof plate, not covered.

Fresh Pork – Hot Fat Warning

Handle pork carefully due to hot fat; cook on a rack or inverted dish.

Oatmeal Porridge

Cook porridge in a large container with water or milk, stirred.

Rice

Cook rice in a large container with boiling water, covered.

Cooking Food

Sausages

Cook sausages on a microwave-safe plate or rack, covered.

Fresh Vegetables

Cook fresh vegetables in a shallow dish with added water, covered.

Frozen Vegetables

Cook frozen vegetables in a shallow dish with added water, covered.

Before Contacting the Service Center

Normal Occurrences

Explains normal oven behaviors like TV interference and steam.

Troubleshooting Oven Issues

Lists common problems like 'Oven not turning on' and their solutions.

Care of your Microwave Oven

Cleaning Procedures

How to clean interior, exterior, and control panel with damp cloths and mild detergent.

Technical Specifications

Lists power source, consumption, output, dimensions, and weight.

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