Panasonic nn-cd989s User Manual

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Your microwave oven is a cooking device and you 
should use as much care as you use with a stove or 
any other cooking device. When using this electric 
appliance, basic safety precautions should be 
followed, including the following:

1.  Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2.  Read and follow “PRECAUTIONS TO  AVOID 

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE 
MICROWAVE ENERGY”, found on page 4.

3.  This appliance must be grounded. Connect only 

to a properly grounded outlet. See “Grounding 
Instructions” found on page 7.

4.  Install or locate this appliance only in accordance 

with the provided installation instructions found 
on page 7.

5.  DO NOT cover or block any openings on this 

appliance.

6.  DO NOT store or use this appliance outdoors. 

DO NOT use this product near water— 
for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet 
basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

7.  Use this appliance only for its intended use as 

described in this manual. DO NOT use corrosive 
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type 
of oven is specifically designed to heat, or cook 
food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory 
use. 
The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or 
cleaning will damage the appliance and may 
result radiation leaks.

8.  When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that 

come together on closing the door, use only mild, 
non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a 
sponge or soft cloth.

9.  DO NOT allow children to use this appliance, 

unless closely supervised by an adult.  
DO NOT assume that because a child has 
mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook 
everything.

10. 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.

11. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.
12. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
13. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or 

counter.

14. This appliance should be serviced only by 

qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest 
authorized service facility for examination, repair 
or adjustment.

15. Some products such as whole eggs with or 

without shell, narrow neck bottles and sealed 
containers—for example, closed glass jars—may 
explode and should not be heated in this oven.

16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

(a) DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend 

appliance if paper, plastic, or other 
combustible materials are placed inside the 
oven to facilitate cooking.

(b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic 

bags before placing bag in oven.

(c)  If materials inside the oven ignites, keep 

(d) DO NOT use the cavity for storage 

17. To avoid the possible risk of a burn, the 

appliance must not be used in areas such as 
island-type countertops where the rear surfaces 
would be exposed to user contact and the 
appliance must be placed more than 3 feet 
(92 cm) above the floor.

18. Superheated Liquids, such as water, coffee, or 

tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling 
point without showing evidence (or signs) of 
boiling. Visible bubbling is not always present 
when the container is removed from the 
microwave oven.  
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS 
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE 
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR UTENSIL IS 
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.  
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

(a) STIR THE LIQUID BOTH BEFORE AND 

(b) DO NOT heat water and oil, or fats together. 

(c)  DO NOT use straight-sided containers with 

narrow necks.

(d) After heating, allow the container to stand in 

the microwave oven for a short time before 
removing the container.

19. DO NOT cook directly on the turntable. It can 

crack, cause injury or damage to the oven.

20. DO NOT clean with metal scouring buttons.  

Pieces can break off the button and touch 
electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.