Panasonic C20PXP01-A70 Microwave Oven Instruction Manual

Panasonic C20PXP01-A70 Microwave Oven

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1.  Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2.  Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 7.
3.  This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 8.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
5.  Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars – are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven.
6.  Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7.  As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
9.  This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
10.  Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11.  Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14.  Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15.  When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
    Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
    Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
    If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
    Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
17.  Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
18.  Notice for extension cord:
    A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
    Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
    If a long cord or extension cord is used:

•  The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
  The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord; and
  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 unintentionally.

The following basic precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances:

1. Read all instructions before using.
2.  Make sure the voltage in your living area corresponds to the one shown on the rating label of the appliance. And the wall socket is properly grounded.
3.  TO reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
   DO not overcook the food.
   Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in the oven.
   Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying as the temperature of the oil cannot be controlled.
   After use wipe the waveguide cover with a damp cloth, followed by dry cloth to remove any food splashes and grease. Built-up grease may overheat and begin to cause smoke or catch fire.
   If materials inside the oven should smoke or ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn oven off and disconnect the power supply.
   Close supervision is necessary when using disposable containers made from plastic, paper or other combustible material.
4. TO reduce the risk of explosion and sudden boiling:
   Do not place sealed containers in the oven. Baby bottles fitted with a screw cap or teat are considered to be sealed containers.
   When boiling liquid in the oven, use the wide-mouthed container and stand about 20 seconds at the end of cooking to avoid delayed eruptive boiling of liquids.
   Potatoes, sausage and chestnuts should be peeled or pierced before cooking. Eggs in their shell, whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
   The cooking liquid should not be removed out immediately. Several moments should be waited before removing. In order to avoid possible hazards caused by delayed eruptive boiling of 1iquids.
   The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
5.  Never operate the oven further if the door or door seals is damaged or the oven malfunctions or supply cord is damaged. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service center for repair and maintenance. Never try to adjust or repair the oven yourself.
6.  If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a qualified technician in order to avoid a shock hazard.
7.  After cooking, the container is very hot. Using gloves to take out the food and avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands.
8.  Slowly lift the furthest edge of dishes cover and microwave plastic wrap and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face.
9.  TO prevent the turntable from breaking:
   Let the turntable cool down before cleaning.
   Do not place hot foods or utensils on the cold turntable.
   Do not place frozen foods or utensils on the hot turntable.
10.  Make sure the utensils do not touch the interior walls during cooking.
11. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
12. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
13.  Do not store food or any other things inside the oven.
14.  Do not operate the oven without any liquid or food inside the oven. This would do damage the oven.
15.  This appliance is not intended for using by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
16.  When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.
17.  Any accessories not recommended by the manufacturer may cause injuries to persons.
18.  Do not use outdoors.
19.  Save these instructions.
20.  WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person;
21.  WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy;
22.  WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated sealed container since they are liable to explode;
23. WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use;
24.  Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens;
25.  When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition;
26.  If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames;
27. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container;
28.  The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns ;
29.  Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended;
30. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed;
31. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation;
32.  During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.
33.  WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away.
34. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
35.  This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
36. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
37.  The appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
38. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

CAUTION: HOT SURFACE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

• Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
• Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
•  Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
• The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BEFORE AND DURING SERVICING TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO 

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 

•  Do not operate or allow the oven to be operated with the door open.
•  Make the following safety checks on all ovens to be serviced before activating the magnetron or other microwave source, and make repairs as necessary: (1) interlock operation, (2) proper door closing, (3) seal and sealing surfaces (arcing, wear, and other damage), (4) damage to or loosening of hinges and latches, (5) evidence of dropping or abuse.
•  Before turning on microwave power for any service test or inspection within the microwave generating compartments, check the magnetron, wave guide or transmission line, and cavity for proper alignment, integrity, and connection.
•  Any defective or misadjusted components in the interlock, monitor, door seal, and microwave generation and transmission systems shall be repaired, replaced, or adjusted by procedures described in this manual before the oven is released to the owner.
•  A microwave leakage check to verify compliance with the Federal Performance Standard should be performed on each oven prior to release to the owner.

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 – Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded, and either:

1. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance, or
2.  Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.

INSTALLATION

1. Remove the package from the microwave and carefully check the microwave for damage. Such as:
   Whether the furnace body is shocked and shows signs of heavy pressure.
   Whether the furnace door is flat and the switch is smooth and flexible.
   Whether the metal insulation mesh on the furnace door is bent or deformed.
   The power cord is loose or loose.
   If you find any of the above, please contact your dealer or our special maintenance department immediately.
2.  The microwave oven must be placed flat in a ventilated, dry, non-corrosive environment, away from high temperatures and vapors.
3.  Do not place any objects on the top of the stove. In order to have sufficient air circulation space, the product should be placed 85cm above the ground. The distance between the sides of the microwave oven and the wall should be no less than 5cm, the distance between the back of the furnace and the wall should be no less than 10cm and the distance from the top wall cabinet should be no less than 20cm.
4.  The microwave oven should be away from the TV, radio and antenna (generally greater than 5m), otherwise it will cause interference.
5.  The microwave oven should be placed in the place where the power cable is convenient to plug in, and the grounding is guaranteed to be good. In case of leakage, the grounding wire can be formed. The current loop avoids electric shock.
6. Be sure to operate the microwave oven with the door closed.
7.  Do not place the microwave in the cabinet.
8.  When using the microwave oven for the first time, since the residue or grease in the manufacturing process exists in the furnace cavity or on the heating pipe, there may often be odor and even white smoke during heating. This is a normal phenomenon and has been used several times. After this, this will not happen, pay attention to open the doors and windows to maintain good ventilation.

CLEANING

MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 

CAUTION:
The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.

WARNING:

1. Remove the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning. Don’t immerse the appliance in water or other fluids when cleaning.
2. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation
3.  Never use hard detergent, gasoline, abrasive powder or metal brush to clean any part of the appliance
4.  Do not remove the waveguide cover
5.  When the microwave oven has been used for a long time, there may be some strange odors exist in oven, Following 3 methods can get rid of them:

•  Place several lemon slices in a cup, then heat with high Micro Power for 2-3 minutes.
•  Place a cup of red tea in oven, then heat with high micro power for 2-3 minutes.
• Put some orange peel into oven, and then heat them with high Micro Power for 1 minute.

 WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.

TIPS FOR CLEANING
Details for cleaning door seals, cavity and adjacent parts:

Exterior:
Wipe the enclosure with a dampened soft cloth

Door:
Using a dampened soft cloth, wipe clean the door and window Wipe the door seals and adjacent parts to remove any spill or spatter Wipe the control panel with a slightly dampened soft cloth

Interior walls:
Wipe clean the cavity with a dampened soft cloth Wipe clean the waveguide cover to remove any food splashed

Turntable/ Rotation ring/ Rotation axis:
Wash with mild soap water Rinse with clean water and allow drying thoroughly

PRODUCT INSTRUCTION

1. Door lock
   The microwave oven door must be properly closed in order for it to operate
2. Viewing window
   Allow user to see the cooking status
3.  Rotating ring
   The glass turntable sits on its wheels; it supports the turntable and helps it to balance when rotating
4.  Rotating axis
   The glass turntable sits on the axis; the motor underneath it drives the turntable to rotate
5.  Turntable
   The food sits on the turntable, its rotation during operation helps to cook food evenly

CAUTION:

• Place the rotating ring first
•  Fit the turntable onto the rotating axis and make sure that it is geared in properly

 Control panel
See below in details (the control panel is subject to change without prior notice)
 Outer cover
Used for wrapping and protecting the internal structural parts and electrical components of the whole machine

Waveguide cover
It is inside the microwave oven, next to the wall of the control panel.

OPERATION OF CONTROL PANEL

1.  BEFORE COOKING
   The display lights up when plugged in the power supply, then enters the standby state and the display shows 0:00.
2. MICROWAVE FUNCTION
   There are five firepower levels, 100P, 80P, 50P, 30P, and 10P, respectively. Press the “Microw.” button continuously and select the desired microwave power. Press 0~9 number button to input the cooking time, the maximum time that can be input is 99:99. After entering the cooking time, press the “START/+30s” button to start work. A buzzing sound to notify completion of the operation.

CAUTION:

1. The max time which can be set is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
2. Never operate the oven empty. Do not use metal utensils to avoid damage to the microwave oven or danger.
3.  During the operation, if you take out the food, close the oven door and press the “START/+30s” button again, the preset procedure will continue.
4.  If you intend to remove the food before preset time, you must press the “STOP” button once to clear the preset procedure to avoid the unintended operation of next time use.
5.  In order to avoid the long-term high-power work affecting the life of the microwave oven, after a certain period of high-power work. It will automatically reduce the power.

DEFROST

There are two defrost modes, dEF1, and dEF2, respectively. dEF1 for defrosting by weight and dEF2 for defrosting by time. Press the “Defrost” button continuously to select the defrost mode then Press 0~9 number buttons to input the food weight or defrosting time. The maximum weight that dEF1 can input is 1500g and the maximum time that dEF2 can input is 99:99. After entering, press the “START/+30s” button to start to work. A buzzing sound to notify completion of the operation. The dEF1 defrost mode by weight will have a beeping sound to prompt the food to be turned over during defrosting.
Below is some food defrosting time advice:

CAUTION:

• It is necessary to turn over the food during operation to obtain the uniform effect.
•  Usually defrosting will need longer time than that of cooking the food.
•  If the food can be cut by knife, the defrosting process can be considered complete.
•  Microwave penetrates around 4cm into most food
•  Defrosted food should be consumed as soon as possible, it is not advised to put back to the fridge and freeze again.

TIMER FUNCTION

The Timer function is mainly used for the countdown. In standby mode, press the “Timer” button to select the Timer function and then press 0 ~ 9 number buttons to input the time. The maximum time that can be input is 99:99. After setting the time, press the “Start/+30s” button to start and the countdown starts from the set time, and decreases to 0. After the countdown, the microwave oven will have a long beep to prompt the user. Timer function in operation, the microwave does not work.

 REHEAT
Reheat function is mainly to facilitate users to heat food according to the weight of food, press “Reheat” button continuously, select the appropriate weight of food, the weight range can be selected is 200g,400g, 600g, 800g, and 1000g. After selecting the weight, press the “START/+30s” button to start work, a buzzing sound to notify completion of the operation

EXPRESS COOK
In standby mode, you can directly press the 1~6 number buttons to start the microwave oven. The working time is 1 to 6 minutes. That is, press 1 to work for 1 minute, press 2 to work for 2 minutes, and so on. A buzzing sound to notify completion of the operation.

AUTO COOKING
There are eight automatic menus, Potato, Pasta, Pizza, Popcorn, Vegetable, Beverage, Meat and Fish respectively. Press the Menu button which to be selected continuously to select the desired food weight, then press the “START/+30s” button to start work. A buzzing sound to notify completion of the operation.

CAUTION:

• The temperature of food before cooking would be 20-25℃. The higher or lower temperatures of the food before cooking would require an increase or decrease of cooking time.
•  The temperature, weight and shape of food will largely influence the cooking effect. If any deviation has been found to the factor noted on the above menu, you can adjust the cooking time for best result.

 STOP
In the process of cooking settings, can press the “STOP” button to cancel the settings and return to the standby state. In the process of microwave oven, working can press the “STOP” button to pause. In the standby state, can press the “STOP” button again to cancel the function and return to the standby state.
START/+30s
In the standby state, press the “START/+30s” button to start the microwave oven immediately, microwave oven starts to work in 30 seconds with high power, which is convenient for users to heat food quickly. In the working state, can press the “START/+30s” button to increase time, press one time to increase 30 seconds, but the menu mode and weight defrosting mode can not adjust the time. In pause state, can press the “START/+30s” button to continue the microwave oven before cooking mode.

CHILD LOCK FUNCTION
Use this feature to lock the control panel when you are cleaning or so that children can not use the oven unsupervised. All the buttons are rendered inoperable in this mode.

1.  Set lock: Hold the STOP button for about 3 seconds.
2.  Cancel lock: Hold the STOP button for about 3 seconds

UTENSILS GUIDELINE

It is strongly recommended to use containers which are suitable and safe for microwave cooking. Generally speaking, the containers which are made of heat-resistant ceramic, glass or plastic are suitable for microwave cooking. Never use the metal containers for microwave cooking and combination cooking as spark is likely to occur. You can take the reference of the below table.

COOKING TIPS

The following factors may affect the cooking result:

Food arrangement
Place thicker areas towards outside of dish, the thinner part towards the center and spread it evenly. Do not overlap if possible.

•  Steam coming out from all parts of food, not just the edge
•  Joints of poultry can be moved easily
•  Pork or poultry shows no signs of blood
•  Fish is opaque and can be sliced easily with a fork

Browning dish
When using a browning dish or self-heating container, always place a heat-resistant insulator such as a porcelain plate under it to prevent damage to the turntable and rotating ring.

Microwave-safe plastic wrap
When cooking food with high-fat content, do not allow the plastic wrap to come into contact with food as it may melt