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USER MANUAL NN-GD693S PANASONIC

Operating Instructions

Griller Microwave Oven

Household Use Only

Model No. NN-GD693S

Line drawing of an open microwave oven with two circular compartments (no text or symbols)

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT, AND SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE.

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive

Mississauga, Ontario

L4W 2T3

Tel: [phone]

www.panasonic.com

F00039X91CU

PA0616-11217

Printed in China

© Panasonic Appliances Microwave Oven (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. 2016

Table of Contents

Safety Information

Microwave Oven Safety 1

Important Safety Instructions 2-5

Installation and Grounding Instructions....5-6

Safety Precautions....7-8

Operation

Oven Components Diagram ....12

Control Panel 13

Starting to Use Your Oven....14

Setting the Clock ....14

Child Safety Lock....14

Dial Features ....15

Function Features....15

Selecting Microwave Power & Cook Time....16

Selecting Grill Power & Cook Time 16

Selecting Combination Power & Cook Time....17

Quick Min Feature ....17

Popcorn Feature 18

More/Less Feature ....18

Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature 19

Defrosting Tips & Techniques ....19-20

Sensor Reheat Feature 21

Sensor Cook Feature 21

Sensor Cook Chart 22-23

Inverter Melt & Soften Feature 23

Inverter Melt & Soften Chart 24

Microwave Recipes ....24

Auto Combination Feature....25

Auto Combination Chart 25

Timer Feature (Kitchen Timer/Stand Time/Delay Start) 26

Microwave Shortcuts 27-28

Food Characteristics....29

Cooking Techniques 29-30

Quick Guide to Operation ....33

Maintenance

Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven 11

Before Requesting Service ....31

Warranty 32

General Information

Cookware Guide 9-10

Specifications 34

User's Record....34

Microwave Oven Safety

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”, “WARNING” or “CAUTION”. These words mean:

! DANGER

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

1. 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.
2. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
3. 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.

1. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 this appliance.
2. Read and follow the specifi c "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY," found on page 1.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found on page 6.
4. As with any cooking appliance, DO NOT leave oven unattended while in use.
5. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the installation instructions found on page 5, 6.

6. DO NOT cover or block any openings on this appliance.

7. DO NOT store 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 or similar locations.

8. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. DO NOT use corrosive chemicals, vapors or non-food products 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 in radiation leaks.

9. When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come together upon closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

10. 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.

11. 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.

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 a table or counter.

15. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service center for examination, repair or adjustment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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1. 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.

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

(a) DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when 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 material inside the oven ignites, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
(d) DO NOT use the cavity for storage purposes. DO NOT leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.

1. Superheated Liquids

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 A UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

(a) STIR THE LIQUID BOTH BEFORE AND HALFWAY THROUGH HEATING IT.
(b) DO NOT heat water and oil, or fats together. The film of oil will trap steam, and may cause a violent eruption.
(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.

1. DO NOT cook directly on the turntable. It can crack, cause injury or damage to the oven.
2. Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be used in a microwave/griller oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
3. DO NOT clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.
4. DO NOT use paper products when appliance is operated in the grill mode.
5. DO NOT store any materials, other than manufacturer's recommended accessories in this oven when not in use.
6. DO NOT cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For proper use of your oven read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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! WARNING

TO AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK:

DO NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs must be done only by a qualified

service person.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO MICROWAVE ENERGY:

DO NOT tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to Door, Control Panel Frame, Safety Interlock Switches, or any other part of oven. Microwave leakage may result.

TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE:

1. DO NOT operate the microwave oven empty or use metal containers. When using the microwave oven without water or food, microwave energy can not be absorbed and will continuously reflect throughout the cavity. This will cause arcing and damage the oven cavity, door or other components, which can lead to a fire hazard.

Simple line drawing of hands holding a device with a prohibition symbol (no text or labels)

Warning symbol showing a microwave oven with a prohibition sign, indicating no protection or absence of the device.

1. DO NOT store fl ammable materials next to, on top of, or in the oven.
2. DO NOT dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in the oven, or use newspaper or paper bags for cooking.
3. DO NOT hit or strike Control Panel. Damage to controls may occur.
4. DO NOT use recycled paper products unless the paper product is labeled as safe for microwave oven use. Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparking.

TO AVOID THE RISK OF SCALDING:

POT HOLDERS should always be used when removing items from the oven. Heat is transferred from the HOT food to the cooking container and from the container to the Glass Tray. The Glass Tray can also be very HOT after removing the cooking container from the oven. The wire rack is designed for use only in the browning mode and will be hot after use. Care in handling must be exercised.

Glass Tray

1. DO NOT operate the oven without the Roller Ring and the Glass Tray in place.
2. DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray fully engaged on the drive hub. Improper cooking or damage to the oven could result. Verify that the Glass Tray is properly engaged and rotating by observing its rotation when you press Start. Note: The Glass Tray can turn in either direction.
3. Use only the Glass Tray specifi cally designed for this oven.DO NOT substitute any other glass tray.
4. If the Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water.
5. DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray. Always place food in a microwave safe dish, on a rack set in a microwave safe dish.
6. If food or utensils on the Glass Tray touch oven walls, causing the tray to stop moving, the tray will automatically rotate in the opposite direction.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Roller Ring

1. The Roller Ring and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise.
2. Always replace the Roller Ring and the Glass Tray in their proper positions.
3. The Roller Ring must always be used for cooking along with the Glass Tray.

INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Examine Your Oven

Unpack oven, remove all 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. The oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface. Place the front surface of the door 7.6 cm (3 inches) or more from the counter top edge to avoid accidental tipping of the microwave oven during normal use. For proper operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow. Allow 7.6 cm (3 inches) of space on both sides of the oven and 5 cm (2 inches) of space on top of the oven.
   (a) DO NOT block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat and be damaged.
   (b) DO NOT place oven near a hot, damp surface such as a gas or electric range, or dishwasher.
   (c) DO NOT operate oven when room humidity is excessive.

2. This oven is manufactured for household use only. It is not approved or tested for mobile vehicle, marine, or commercial use.

Installation

1. 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.
2. If the oven is designed for installation into a wall cabinet, only use the proper Panasonic trim kit available from a local Panasonic dealer, or online from the Panasonic Canada eStore. Follow all instructions packed with the trim kit.
3. Use of a non-Panasonic trim kit will void the Manufacturer's warranty for the Microwave oven.

INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

WARNING

—IMPROPER 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-prong polarized grounding plug, and a three-slot receptacle that will accept the plug of the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord should be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

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.

• Plug into properly installed and grounded 3-prong outlet.
  • DO NOT remove ground prong.
  • DO NOT use an adapter.

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 may be used if care is exercised in their use. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of a table or counter.

3. If a long cord or extension cord is used,

4. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.

5. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
6. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

Wiring Requirements

1. The oven must be operated 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.
2. The oven must be plugged into a 15 AMP or 20 AMP, 120 VOLT, 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET. (Beginning in 2017, all new construction and all renovated single family homes must have at least a 20 A, 120 VOLT, 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET). Where a standard two-prong outlet is encountered, it is the responsibility and obligation of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong outlet.
3. The VOLTAGE used must be the same as specified on this microwave oven (120 V, 60 Hz). Using a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or oven

damage. Using a lower voltage will cause slow cooking. Panasonic is NOT responsible for any damages resulting from the use of the oven with any voltage other than specified.

TV / RADIO / WIRELESS EQUIPMENT INTERFERENCE

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Microwave Oven. This product can radiate radio frequency energy, which could cause interference to such products as radio, TV, baby monitor, cordless phone, Bluetooth, wireless router, etc., which can be confirmed by turning this product off and on. If present, the user is encouraged to try to correct by taking one or more of the following countermeasures:

(1) Increase the spacing distance between the microwave oven and other product receiving the interference.
(2) If possible, use a properly installed receiver antenna and/or reorient the receiving antenna of the other product receiving the interference.
(3) Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet from the other product receiving the interference.
(4) Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven. (See Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven.

IMPORTANT

Proper cooking depends upon the power, the time setting and quantity of food. If you use a smaller portion than recommended but cook at the time for the recommended portion, fi re could result.

1) HOME CANNING / STERILIZING / DRYING FOODS / SMALL QUANTITIES OF FOODS

• DO NOTuse your oven for home canning. Your oven cannot maintain the food at the proper canning temperature. The food may be contaminated and then spoil.
• DO NOTuse the microwave oven to sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for sterilization.
• DO NOT dry meats, herbs, fruits or vegetables in your oven. Small quantities of food or foods with low moisture content can dry out, scorch or catch on fire if overheated.

2) POPCORN

Popcorn may be popped in a microwave oven corn popper. Microwave popcorn which pops in its own package is also available. Follow popcorn manufacturers' directions and use a brand suitable for the cooking power of your microwave oven.

CAUTION: When using pre-packaged microwave popcorn, you can follow recommended package instructions or use the popcorn button (refer to page 18). Otherwise, the popcorn may not pop adequately or may ignite and cause a fire. Never leave oven unattended when popping popcorn. Allow the popcorn bag to cool before opening, always open the bag away from your face and body to prevent steam burns.

3) DEEP FAT FRYING

- DO NOTdeep fat fry in your microwave oven. Cooking oils may burst into flames and may cause damage to the oven and perhaps result in burns. Microwave utensils may not withstand the temperature of the hot oil, and can shatter or melt.

- DO NOT COOK/REHEAT WHOLE EGGS, WITH OR WITHOUT THE SHELL. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to explode, and possibly damage the oven or cause injury. Reheating SLICED hard-boiled eggs and cooking SCRAMBLED eggs is safe. - Potatoes, apples, whole squash and sausages are examples of foods with nonporous skins. These types of foods must be pierced before microwave cooking to prevent them from exploding.

CAUTION: Cooking dry or old potatoes can cause fi re.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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• Cooking containers get hot during microwaving. Heat is transferred from the HOT food to the container and the Glass Tray. Use pot holders when removing containers from the oven or when removing lids or plastic wrap covers from cooking containers, to avoid burns.
• The Glass Tray will get hot during cooking. It should be allowed to cool before handling or before paper products, such as paper plates or microwave popcorn bags, are placed in the oven for microwave cooking.
• When using foil in the oven, allow at least 2.5 cm (1-inch) of space between foil and interior oven walls or door.
• Dishes with metallic trim should not be used, as arcing may occur.

6) PAPER TOWELS / CLOTHS

- DO NOT use paper towels or cloths which contain a synthetic fiber woven into them. The synthetic fiber may cause the towel to ignite. Use paper toweling under supervision.

7) BROWNING DISHES / OVEN COOKING BAGS

• Browning dishes or grills are designed for microwave cooking only. Always follow instructions provided by the manufacturer. DO NOT preheat browning dish for longer than 6 minutes.
• If an oven cooking bag is used for microwave cooking, prepare according to package directions. DO NOT use a wire twist-tie to close bag; instead use plastic ties, cotton string or a strip cut from the open end of the bag.

8) THERMOMETERS

- DO NOT use a conventional meat thermometer in your oven. Arcing may occur. Microwave safe thermometers are available for both meat and candy.

- DO NOT heat baby formula or baby food in the microwave oven. The glass jar or surface of the food may appear warm while the interior can be so hot as to burn the infant's mouth and esophagus.

10) REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS

- When reheating pastry products, check temperatures of any fillings before eating. Some foods have fillings which heat faster and can be extremely hot, while the surface remains warm to the touch (e.g. jelly donuts).

11) GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES

• DO NOTuse the oven for any purpose other than the preparation of food.
• For initial use of COMBINATION and GRILL, if you see white smoke arise, it is not malfunction.

Cookware Guide

Item Microwave		Grill Combination Comments
Aluminum Foil		Yes for Shielding only	Yes	Yes for Shielding only	Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven wall or door and damage to your oven will result.
Browning Dish Yes No No					Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking only. Check browning dish information for instructions and heating chart. Do not preheat for more than 6 minutes.
Dinnerware	Labeled "Oven/Microwave Safe"	Yes Yes	Yes		Check manufacturers' use and care directions for use in oven/microwave heating. Some dinnerware may state on the back of the dish, "Oven/Microwave Safe".
	Labeled "Microwave Safe"	Yes No No
	Unlabeled ? No No				Use CONTAINER TEST on next page.
Disposable polyester Paperboard Dishes		Yes No No			Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Can be purchased in grocery stores.
Fast Food Carton with Metal handle		No No No			Metal handle may cause arcing and create a fi re hazard.
Frozen Dinner Tray Metal		No Yes No			Metal can cause arcing and damage to your oven in the Microwave and Combination modes.
Frozen Dinner Tray Microwave safe		Yes No No			Heat only 1 tray in the oven at one time.
Glass Jars No No No					Most glass jars are not heat resistant. Do not use for cooking or reheating.
Heat Resistant Oven Glassware & Ceramic		Yes Yes	Yes		Ideal for microwave cooking and browning. (See CONTAINER TEST on next page)
Metal Convection Bakeware		No Yes	No		Metal can cause arcing and damage to your oven in the Microwave and Combination modes.
Metal Twist-Ties		No Yes	No		Metal can cause arcing and damage to your oven in the Microwave and Combination modes.
Oven Cooking Bag		Yes Yes	Yes		Follow manufacturers' direc-tions. Close bag with the nylon tie provided, a strip cut from the end of the bag, or a piece of cotton string. Do not close with metal twist-tie for the Microwave or Combination mode. Make six 1/2-inch (1 cm) slits near the closure.
Paper bags		No	No	No	May cause a fire in the oven.

Cookware Guide

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Item Microwave Grill Combination Comments
Paper Plates & Cups	Yes, with supervision	No No		Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that require short cooking times such as hot dogs in the Microwave mode.
Paper Towels & Napkins	Yes, with supervision	No No		Use to warm rolls and sandwiches, only if labeled safe for microwave use.
Recycled Paper Towels & Napkins	No No No			Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks or create a fire hazard.
Parchment Paper Yes Yes	Yes			Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Safe for use in the Microwave, Grill and Combination modes.
Plastic, Microwave Safe	Yes, use caution	No No		Should be labeled, "Suitable for Microwave heating." Check manufacturers' directions for recommended uses. Some microwave safe plastic containers are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat or sugar content. The heat from hot food may cause the plastic to warp.
Plastic, Melamine No No No				This material absorbs microwave energy. Dishes get HOT!
Plastic Foam Cups	Yes, short term only	No No		Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Use to reheat foods to a low serving temperature only.
Silicon Rubber Container	Yes Yes Yes			Check Manufacturer's directions for recommended uses.
Plastic Wrap Yes No No				Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Should be labeled "Suitable for Microwave heating". Check package directions.
Straw, Wicker, Wood	Yes, short term only	No No		Use only for short term reheating and to bring food to a low serving temperature. Wood may dry out & split or crack when used.
Thermometers, Microwave safe	Yes No No			Use only microwave safe meat and candy thermometers.
Thermometers, Conventional	No Yes No			Not suitable for use in microwave oven,will cause sparks and get hot.
Wax paper Yes No No				Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture in the Microwave mode only.

CONTAINER TEST

TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a microwave safe cup with cool water and place it in the microwave oven alongside the empty container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at P10 (HIGH). If the container is microwave oven safe (transparent to microwave energy), the empty container should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container is hot, it has absorbed some microwave energy and should NOT be used. This test cannot be used for plastic containers.

Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven

After cooking, the oven should be cleaned with a soft cloth moistened with soapy water. If the oven is not cleaned occasionally to eliminate grease, it can accumulate and cause the oven to "Smoke" during use.

BEFORE CLEANING:

Unplug oven at wall outlet. If outlet is inaccessible, leave oven door open while cleaning.

AFTER CLEANING:

Be sure to place the Roller Ring and the Glass Tray in the proper position and press Stop/Reset Button to clear the Display.

Warning/Menu Label:

Do not remove, wipe with a damp cloth.

Inside of the oven:

Wipe with a damp cloth after using, mild detergent may be used if needed. The use of harsh detergents or abrasives.

Oven Door:

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth when steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door. During cooking, especially under high humidity conditions, steam is given off from the food. (Some steam will condense on cooler surfaces, such as the oven door. This is normal.) Inside surface is covered with a heat and vapor barrier glass.

Do not remove.

Glass Tray:

Remove and wash in warm soapy water or in a dishwasher.

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Roller Ring and oven cavity floor:

Clean the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent water or window cleaner, and dry. Roller Ring may be washed in mild soapy water or dish-washer. These areas should be kept clean to avoid excessive noise.

Outside oven surfaces:

Clean with a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into ventilation openings.

Control Panel:

* Covered with a removable protective fi Im to prevent scratches during shipping. Small bubbles may appear under this fi Im. (Hint - To remove fi Im, apply masking or clear tape to an exposed corner and pull gently.)
* If the Control Panel becomes wet, clean it with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives.

Do not remove waveguide cover: It is important to keep cover clean in the same manner as the inside of the oven.

NOTE:

DO NOT SPRAY DIRECTLY INSIDE THE OVEN.

A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning.

IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE OVEN CLEAN AND DRY. FOOD RESIDUE AND CONDENSATION MAY CAUSE RUSTING OR ARCING AND DAMAGE TO THE OVEN. AFTER USE, WIPE DRY ALL SURFACES-INCLUDING VENT OPENINGS, OVEN SEAMS, AND UNDER GLASS TRAY.

Oven Components Diagram

Labeled diagram of a microwave oven with numbered components for identification

Simple line drawing of a circular metal grate with supports and a label '17' pointing to the side (no text or symbols on the plate itself)

① External Air Vent
② Internal Air Vent
③ Door Safety Lock System
④ Exhaust Air Vent
⑤ Control Panel
⑥ Identifi cation Plate
⑦ Glass Tray
⑧ Roller Ring
⑨ Heat/Vapor Barrier Glass (do not remove)

⑩ Warning Label
⑪ Menu Label (do not remove)
⑫ Waveguide Cover (do not remove)
⑬ Door Release Button
⑭ Time/Serving and Sensor Menu Dial
⑮ Power Supply Cord
⑯ Power Supply Plug
⑰ Wire Rack

CAUTION: Do not use the wire rack in "Microwave" cooking. It can cause arcing and damage to the oven

Note: The illustration is for reference only.

Control Panel

Display Window Sensor the Genius Prestige Grill Popcorn Button ( page 18 ) Inverter Turbo Defrost Button ( page 19 ) Power Level Button ( page 16 ) Time/Weight and Sensor Menu dial Timer/Clock Button ( page 14, 26 ) Quick Min Button ( page 17 ) Stop/Rest Button Before cooking: One tap clears all your instructions. During cooking: One tap temporarily stops the cooking process. Another tap cancels all your instructions, and time of day or colon appears in the Display Window. Sensor Cook Button ( page 21 ) Sensor Reheat Button ( page 21 ) Auto Combination Button ( page 25 ) Inverter Melt & Soften Button ( page 23 ) Combination Button ( page 17 ) Grill Button ( page 16 ) More/Less Button ( page 18 ) Start Button After cooking program setting, one tap allows oven to begin functioning. If door is opened or Stop/Reset Button is pressed once during oven operation, Start Button must be pressed again to restart oven. NN-GD693S

Beep Sound:

When a button is pressed correctly, a beep will be heard.

If a button is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit did not or cannot accept the instruction. When operating, the oven will beep twice between programmed stages. At the end of any complete program, the oven will beep 5 times.

Note:

• If there is no operation for 6 minutes after setting cooking program, the oven will automatically cancel the cooking program. The display will return to clock or colon display.
• If no beep sound is heard, check "Beep ON/OFF" function feature (P15).

Starting to Use Your Oven

1. Display Window 88:88

• Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet. "88:88" display window.

Setting the Clock

1.	Press Timer/Clock twice. ▶Colon fl ashes.
2. Time/ Weight Sensor Menu	• Set time of day using Time Dial. ▶Time appears in the display window; colon continues fl ashing
3. Timer/Clock	• Press Timer/Clock. ▶Colon stops fl ash-ing; time of day is entered.

NOTES:

1. To reset the clock, repeat step 1-3.
2. The clock will retain the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied.
3. Clock is a 12-hour display.
4. Oven will not operate while colon is fl ashing.

Child Safety Lock

This feature prevents the electronic operation of the oven until cancelled. It does not lock the door.

To set:	• Press Start 3 times. The symbol " " appears in the display window.►The symbol continues to be displayed until Child Lock is cancelled. Any button may be pressed but the microwave will not start.
To cancel:Stop/Reset	• Press Stop/Reset 3 times.►The display will return to colon or time of day when Child Lock has been cancelled.

NOTES:

1. You can set the Child Lock feature when the display shows a colon or time of day.
2. To set or cancel child safety lock, Start or Stop/Reset button must be pressed 3 times within 10 seconds.

Dial Features

TIME CHOICE

Rotate the dial clockwise to increase the cooking time and rotate the dial counter-clockwise to decrease the cooking time.

WEIGHT CHOICE

Rotate the dial clockwise to increase the weight and rotate the dial counter-clockwise to decrease the weight setting.

SENSOR MENU CHOICE

Dial can be rotated in either direction to select the Sensor Menus.

Function Features

This unique function of your Panasonic microwave oven allows you to establish the initial non-cooking features of your Oven.

This microwave oven has the functions below:

LB/KG CHOICE: The oven has both imperial and metric weight measurements.

BEEP CHOICE: The oven has both Beep On and Beep Off mode.

Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
LB/KG CHOICE	StartTimer/ClockPress Start once.The oven automatically defaults to the imperial measure system (LB).Press Timer/Clock once to choose metric weight measurements (KG).
BEEP CHOICE	StartTimer/ClockPress Start twice.The default mode is Beep On.Press Timer/Clock once.The mode changes to Beep Off.
Press Stop/Reset button to exit

NOTES: These choices can be selected only when you plug-in the oven.

Set LB/KG and BEEP by following the steps below:

1.	Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
2.	Press Start once.
3.	Press Timer/Clock once to choose metric weight measurements (KG).
4.	Press Start once to Beep Choice.
5.	Press Timer/Clock once. The mode changes to Beep Off.
NOTE: After setting, it will revert back to the metric weight measurement setting if Start pad is pressed again. Press Stop/Reset button to exit.

Selecting Microwave Power & Cook Time

Example: To cook at P 6 (MEDIUM) power for 1 minute 30 seconds

1.Power LevelPress 5 times	• Press Power Leveluntil the desired powerlevel appears in thedisplay window.
2.Time/Weight SensorMenu	• Set Cooking Timeusing Time Select Dialto 1 minute and 30seconds.
3.Start	• Press Start.▶Cooking will start.The time in thedisplay window willcount down.

Press Power Level
once	P10 (HIGH)
twice	P9
3 times	P8
4 times	P7 (MEDIUM-HIGH)
5 times	P6 (MEDIUM)
6 times	P5
7 times	P4
8 times	P3 (MEDIUM-LOW)/DEFROST
9 times	P2
10 times	P1 (LOW)

NOTES:

1. For more than one stage cooking, repeat steps 1 and 2 for each stage of cooking before pressing Start Button. The maximum number of stages for cooking is 3. When operating, two beeps will sound between each stage. Five beeps will sound at the end of the entire sequence.
2. When selecting P10 (HIGH) power for the first stage, you may begin at step 2.
3. When selecting P10 (HIGH) power, the maximum programmable time is 30 minutes. For other power levels, the maximum time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
4. For reheating, use P10 (HIGH) for liquids, P7 (MEDIUM-HIGH) for most foods and P6 (MEDIUM) for dense foods.
5. For defrosting, use P3 (MEDIUM-LOW).

DO NOT OVERCOOK. This oven requires less time to cook than an older unit. Overcooking will cause food to dry out and may cause a fire. A microwave oven's cooking power tells you the amount of microwave power available for cooking.

Selecting Grill Power & Cook Time

Example: To cook at Grill high power for 1 minute 30 seconds

1.GrillPress once	• Press Grill Button until the desired power level appears in the display window.
2.Time/Weight Sensor Menu	• Set Cooking Time using Time Select Dial to 1 minute and 30 seconds.
3.Start	• Press Start.➢Cooking will start.The time in the display window will count down.

Press Power Level

once 1 (HIGH)

twice 2 (MEDIUM)

3 times 3 (LOW)

Directions for Grilling

When grilling, heat is radiated from the two elements at the top of the oven. The Grilling elements do not require preheating. Grilling is particularly useful for reheating crispy foods such as fried chicken or chicken nuggets. It is also suitable for hot sandwiches and au gratin dishes. Place food to be grilled on Wire Rack and place Wire Rack on Turn Table. An ovensafe dish can be placed underneath Wire Rack to catch oil drippings from foods. Press Grill Button, set the time and start the oven. If needed, the food being grilled can be turned over after half the grilling time has elapsed. When the oven door is opened, the program is interrupted. Carefully take out wire rack using oven mitts, turn the food over, and place it back into oven. Close the door and restart oven. While grilling, the oven door can be opened at any time to check the food.

Oven-Safe dish Wire Rack Glass Tray

CAUTION:

Food and accessories will be hot after grilling. Use oven mitts when handling.

Selecting

Combination Power & Cook Time

Example: To cook at Combination Low power for 1 minute 30 seconds

1. CombinationPress 3 times	• Press Combination Button until the desired power level appears in the display window.
2.Time/Weight Sensor Menu	• Set Cooking Time using Time Select Dial to 1 minute and 30 seconds.
3.Start	• Press Start. ➤Cooking will start. The time in the display window will count down.

Press Power Level

once 1 (HIGH)

twice 2 (MEDIUM)

3 times 3 (LOW)

NOTE:

Food and accessories will be hot after Combination. Use oven mitts when handling.

Quick Min Feature

This feature allows you to set or add cooking time in 1 minute increments up to 10 minutes.

To Set Cooking Time:

1.	• Press Quick Min until the desired cooking time (up to 10 minutes) appears in the display window. Power Level is pre-set at P10.
	• Press Start.Cooking begins and the time will count down. At the end of cooking, 5 beeps sound.

NOTE:

1. If desired, you can use other power levels. Select desired power level before setting cooking time.
2. After setting the time by Quick Min Button, you cannot use Time Dial.
3. Quick Min Button can be used to add more time during manual cooking.

Popcorn Feature

Example: To pop 3.3 oz. (93g) of popcorn

1.Press once	• Press Popcorn until the desired size appears in the display window.
	Press Weight
	once twice3 times	93 g (3.3 oz.)82 g (2.9 oz.)45 g (1.5 oz.)
2.More/LessOptional	(see More/Less Feature.)
3.Start	• Press Start.➢After several seconds, cooking time appears in the display window and begins to count down.

NOTES ON POPCORN FEATURE:

1. Pop one bag at a time.
2. Place bag in oven according to manufacturers' directions.
3. Start with popcorn at room temperature.
4. Allow popped corn to sit unopened for a few minutes.
5. Open bag carefully to prevent burns, because steam will escape.
6. Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag.

NOTE:

If popcorn is of a different weight than listed, follow instructions on popcorn package. Never leave the oven unattended.

If popping slows to 2 to 3 seconds between pops, stop oven. Overcooking can cause fire.

REMARKS:

When popping multiple bags one right after the other, the cooking time may vary slightly. This does not affect the popcorn results.

More/Less Feature

For Popcorn:

By using the MORE/LESS Button, the programs can be adjusted to cook popcorn for a longer or shorter time if desired.

1 tap = Adds approx. 10 secs.
2 taps = Adds approx. 20 secs.
3 taps = Subtracts approx. 10 secs.
4 taps = Subtracts approx. 20 secs.
5 taps = Original setting

Press More/Less Button before pressing Start.

For Sensor Reheat/Cook:

Preferences for food doneness vary with each individual. After having used the

Sensor Reheat/Cook feature a few times, you may decide you would prefer your food cooked to a different doneness.

1 tap = More (Adds approx. 20% time)
2 taps = Less (Subtracts approx. 20% time)
3 taps = Original setting

Press More/Less Button before pressing Start.

For Inverter Melt & Soften:

Preferences for food doneness vary with each individual. After having used the Inverter

Melt & Soften feature a few times, you may decide you would prefer your food cooked to a different doneness.

1 tap = More (Adds approx. 10% time)
2 taps = Less (Subtracts approx. 10% time)
3 taps = Original setting

Press More/Less Button before pressing Start.

Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature

This feature allows you to automatically defrost foods such as: meat, poultry and seafood simply by entering the weight.

Example: To Defrost 1.5 pounds of meat

Place food on microwave safe dish.

1. Inverter Turbo Defrost	• Press Inverter Turbo Defrost.
2.Time/ Weight Sensor Menu	• Set weight of the food, using the Weight Dial to 1.5 pounds.
3.Start	• Press Start. Defrosting will start. The time will count down. Larger weight foods will cause a signal midway through defrosting. If 2 beeps sound, turn over, rearrange foods or shield with aluminum foil.

Conversion Chart:

Follow the chart to convert ounces or hundredths of a pound into tenths of a pound. To use Inverter Turbo Defrost, enter the weight of the food in lbs. (1.0) and tenths of a lb. (0.1). If a piece of meat weighs 1.95 lbs. or 1 lb. 14 oz., enter 1.9 lbs.

Ounces Hundredths of a Pound		Tenths of a Pound
0	.01 - .05	0.0
1 - 2	.06 - .15	0.1
3 - 4	.16 - .25	0.2
5	.26 - .35	0.3
6 - 7	.36 - .45	0.4
8	.46 - .55	0.5
9 - 10	.56 - .65	0.6
11 - 12	.66 - .75	0.7
13	.76 - .85	0.8
14 - 15	.86 - .95	0.9

Note:

The maximum weight for Inverter Turbo Defrost is 3 kg (6 lb).

Defrosting Tips & Techniques

Preparation for freezing:

1. Freeze meats, poultry, and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. Place wax paper between layers.
2. Package in heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags (labeled "For Freezer"), or freezer paper.
3. Remove as much air as possible.
4. Seal securely, date, and label.

To Defrost:

1. Remove wrapper. This helps moisture to evaporate. Juices from food can get hot and cook the food.
2. Set food in microwave-safe dish.
3. Place roasts fat-side down. Place whole poultry breast-side down.
4. Select power and minimum time so that items will be under-defrosted.
5. Drain liquids during defrosting.
6. Turn over (invert) items during defrosting.
7. Shield edges and ends if needed. (See Cooking Techniques).

After Defrosting:

1. Large items may be icy in the centre. Defrosting will complete during STANDING TIME.
2. Let stand, covered, following stand time directions on page 20.
3. Rinse foods as indicated in the chart.
4. Items which have been layered should be rinsed separately or have a longer tand time.

Defrosting Tips & Techniques (continued)

FOOD	MANUAL DEFROST TIME at P3 (min/kg) (min/lb)		DURING DEFROSTING	AFTER DEFROSTING
				Stand Time	Rinse
Fish and Seafood [up to 1.4 kg (3 lbs.)]Crabmeat 12 6 Break apart/Rearrange				5 min. YES	NO
Fish Steaks 8 to 12 4 to 6 Turn over
Fish Fillets 8 to 12 4 to 6 Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends
Sea Scallops 8 to 12 4 to 6			Break apart/Remove defrosted pieces
Whole fi sh 8 to 12 4 to 6 Turn over
MeatGround Meat 8 to 10 4 to 5			Turn over/Remove defrosted portion/Shield edges	10 min.	NO
Roasts [1.1-1.8kg (21⁄2 - 4 lbs.)]	8 to 16	4 to 8 T	Turn over/Shield ends and defrosted surface	30 min. in refrig.
Chops/Steak	12 to 16	6 to 8	Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends and defrosted surface	5 min.
Ribs/T-bone	12 to 16	6 to 8	Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends and defrosted surface
Stew Meat 8 to 16 4 to 8 Break apart/Rearrange/Remove defrosted pieces
Liver (thinly sliced) 8 to 12 4 to 6 Drain liquid/Turn over/Separate pieces
Bacon (sliced) 8	4 Turn over		----
PoultryChicken, Whole [up to 1.4 kg (3 lbs.)]	8 to 12	4 to 6 T	Turn over/Shield	20 min. in refrig.	YES
Cutlets	8 to 12	4 to 6	Break apart/Turn over/Remove defrosted Pieces	5 min.
Pieces	8 to 12	4 to 6	Break apart/Turn over/Shield	10 min.
Cornish hens	12 to 16	6 to 8	Turn over/Shield
Turkey Breast [2.3 - 2.7 kg (5 - 6 lbs.)]	12 6	Turn over/Shield		20 min. in refrig.

Sensor Reheat Feature

This sensor feature allows you to reheat food without setting time. The oven simplifi es programming.

Example: To reheat a plate of food

Cooking is complete when 5 beeps sound. (When steam is detected by the Genius Sensor and 2 beeps sound, the remaining cooking time will appear in the display window.)

NOTE:

If the temperature of the cavity is too high, sensor reheat/cook feature cannot be used. The message "HOT" will appear in the display window. Sensor reheat/cook feature can be used again when the "HOT" message disappears. Please open the door in order to cool the temperature of the cavity more quickly.

Casseroles - Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of liquid, cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Stir when time appears in the display window.

Canned foods - Empty contents into casserole dish or serving bowl, cover dish with lid or vented plastic wrap. After reheating, let stand for a few minutes.

Plate of food - Arrange food on plate; top with butter, gravy, etc. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. After reheating, let stand for a few minutes.

DO NOT USE SENSOR REHEAT

1. To reheat bread, meat pie and pastry products. Use manual power and time for these foods.
2. For raw or uncooked foods.
3. If oven cavity is warm.
4. For beverages.
5. For frozen foods.

Sensor Cook Feature

This sensor feature allows you to cook food without setting time. The oven simplifi es programming.

Example: To cook Frozen Entrées

1.	• Press Sensor Cook.
2. Time/ Weight Sensor Menu	• Select the desired category number using the Sensor Menu Select Dial to select Frozen Entrées.
3.	(see More/Less Feature.) ( page 18)
4.	• Press Start. ▶Cooking starts.
Cooking is complete when 5 beeps sound. (When steam is detected by the Genius Sensor and 2 beeps sound, the remaining cooking time will appear in the display window.

For the best results with the GENIUS SENSOR, follow these recommendations. BEFORE Reheating/Cooking:

1. The room temperature surrounding the oven should be below 35^ C ( 95^ F).

2. Food weight should exceed 110 g (4 oz.).

3. Be sure the glass tray, the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Residual beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.

4. Cover food with lid, or with vented plastic wrap. Never use tightly sealed plastic containers—they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.

DURING Reheating/Cooking: DO NOT open the oven door until 2 beeps sound and cooking time appears on the Display Window. Doing so will cause inaccurate cooking since the steam from food is no longer contained within the oven cavity. Once the cooking time begins to count down, the oven door may be opened to stir, turn or rearrange foods.

AFTER Reheating/Cooking: All foods should have a stand time.

Sensor Cook Chart

Recipe Serving/Weight Hints
1. Oatmeal	0.5 - 1 cup(40 - 80 g)	Place inside a microwave safe serving bowl with no cover. Follow manufacturers' directions for preparation.
2. Breakfast Sausage	2 - 8 links	Follow manufacturers' directions for preparation of precooked breakfast sausage. Place in a radial pattern.
3. Omelet	2 - 4 eggs	Follow Basic Omelet recipe on page 24.
4. Soup	1 - 2 cups(250 - 500 ml)	Pour soup into a microwave safe serving bowl.Do not cover. Stir after cooking.
5. Frozen Entrées	(220 - 800 g)(8 - 28 oz.)	Follow manufacturers' directions for preparation.After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange. Be careful when removing the fi lm cover after cooking. Remove facing away from you to avoid steam burns.If additional time is needed, continue to cook manually.
6. Frozen Pizza(single)	220 g(8 oz.)	Follow manufacturers' directions for preparation.Add more time of cooking if needed.
7. Potatoes(pierce skin)	1 - 4 potatoes(170 - 220 g)(6 - 8 oz. each)	Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing around surface. Place potato or potatoes around the edge of paper-towel-lined glass tray (Turntable), at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Do not cover. Turn over after 2 beeps. Let stand 5 minutes to complete cooking.
8. Fresh Vegetables	110 - 450 g(4 - 16 oz.)	All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per 1⁄2 cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after cooking.
9. Frozen Vegetables	170 - 450 g(6 - 16 oz.)	Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp. of water per 1⁄2 cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after cooking. (Not suitable for vegetables in butter or sauce.)
10. White Rice	1⁄2 - 11⁄2 cups(110 - 335 g)	Place 1 part rice and 2 parts of water in a microwave safe casserole. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
11. Brown Rice	1⁄2 - 11⁄2 cups(110 - 335 g)	Place 1 part rice and 2 parts of water in a microwave safe casserole. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
12. Frozen Dinners	300 - 450 g(11 - 16 oz.)	Follow manufacturers' directions for covering or removing covers. Do not use frozen foods packaged in foil trays.

Sensor Cook Chart

(continued)

Recipe Serving/Weight Hints
13. Pasta	55 - 220 g(2 - 8 oz.)	Place 2 oz. pasta and 3 cups hot tap water in a microwave safe 2 qt casserole, salt and oil, if desired, covered with lid or vented plastic wrap. For 4 oz. pasta use 4 cups water, for 6 oz. pasta use 6 cups water in 3 qt casserole, for 8 oz. pasta use 7 cups water.
14. Fish Fillets	110 - 450 g(4 - 16 oz.)	Arrange in a single layer. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

Inverter Melt & Soften Feature

This feature allows you to melt or soften food listed in the chart on page 24.

Example: To soften 64 oz. of Ice Cream
1.	• Press InverterMelt&Soften 3 times.
2.Time/Weight SensorMenu	• Select the desired weight by using the Weight Dial.
3.	(see More/Less Feature.) ( page 18)
4.	• Press Start.▶Cooking begins and the time will count down.

Example: To melt 6 oz. of Chocolate
1.	• Press InverterMelt&Soften 4 times.
2.Time/Weight Sensor Menu	• Select the desired weight by using the Weight Dial.
3.Optional	(see More/Less Feature.) ( page 18)
4.	• Press Start.▶Cooking begins and the time will count down.

Inverter Melt & Soften Chart

Recipe Serving	Weight Hints
19. Melt Butter	2, 4, 8 tablespoons	Remove wrapper, cut butter into 2 tbsp cube, and place into a microwave safe dish. Melt with lid or plastic wrap. Stir after cooking.
20. Soften Cream Cheese	85, 220, 450 g (3,8,16 oz.)	Remove wrapper and place in a microwave safe bowl/dish. Soften without cover.
21. Soften Ice Cream	0.5, 1, 2, 4 L (16, 32, 64, 128 oz.)	Soften slightly without lid.
22. Melt Chocolate	110, 170, 220 g (4, 6, 8 oz.)	Remove wrapper and place chocolate into a microwave safe dish. Cook without cover. After heating, stir until completely melted. NOTE: Chocolate holds its shape even when softened.

NOTE: If food needs more time cooking or weight exceeds range, cook using MED-LOW power for melting and LOW power for softening.

Microwave Recipes

OMELETTE

Basic omelette

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk

salt and ground black pepper, if desired Heat butter in a microwave-safe 23 cm (9-inch) pie plate, 20 seconds at P10, or until melted. Turn the plate to coat the bottom with butter. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl, beat together and pour into the pie plate. Cook, covered with vented plastic wrap, using OMELETTE selection. Let stand 2 minutes. With a spatula, loosen the edges of the omelette from the plate, fold into thirds to serve. Always use scrambled eggs.

Yield: 1 serving

NOTE: Double ingredients for a 4 eggs Omelette. (Cook at P6 power for 5 minutes.)

CASSEROLE

Shepherd's Pie

450 g (1 pound) lean ground beef
12 cup frozen peas, thawed
14 cup chopped onion

1 tablespoon gravy powder
12 teaspoon curry powder
14 teaspoon salt
14 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups mashed potatoes

In a 2-Qt. casserole dish, crumble the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes at P6 or until the meat is cooked, stirring twice.

Add the remaining ingredients, except for potatoes. Stir well, and then spread the potatoes evenly on the top. Cover with a lid or vented plastic wrap and cook at P6 power for 16-18 minutes.

Yield: 4 servings

Auto Combination Feature

These are tested and pre-timed for the quantity of food listed in auto combination cook chart. Locale, power fluctuations and personal tastes are not taken into account. Should you prefer your food cooked differently, use power and time method shown on page 16 for microwave and grill.

Example: To cook 170 g (6 oz.) of Pizza
Place Wire Rack on Glass Tray.Place food on Wire Rack directly.
1.[IMAGE]Press once	• Press until the desired number of category appears in the display window.
2.[IMAGE]	• Select the desired weight by using the Weight Dial.
3.[IMAGE]Optional	(see More/Less Feature.)( page 18)
5.[IMAGE]	• Press Start.▶Cooking starts. The time in the display window will count down.

Example: To cook 170 g (6 oz.) of Pizza
Place Wire Rack on Glass Tray.Place food on Wire Rack directly.
1.[IMAGE]Press once	• Press until the desired number of category appears in the display window.
2.[IMAGE]	• Select the desired weight by using the Weight Dial.
3.[IMAGE]Optional	(see More/Less Feature.)( page 18)
5.[IMAGE]	• Press Start.➢Cooking starts. The time in the display window will count down.

NOTES:

These menu items use energy from both the microwave and the griller.

Auto Combination Chart

Recipe Serving	Weight Hints
15. Pizza	170, 225, 340 g(6, 8, 12 oz.)	Pizza must be less than 10 inches or less than 25 cm to fi t on wire rack. Place frozen pizza on wire rack directly.
16. Grilled Sandwich	1 sandwich2 sandwiches	Place fresh sandwich(es) on wire rack directly.Turn sandwich(es) over when beep sounds.
17. Chicken Nuggets	4 - 6 pieces8 - 10 pieces	Place pre-cooked frozen chicken nuggets on wire rack directly. Turn chicken nuggets over when beep sounds.
18. Fried Chicken	140, 225, 340 g(5, 8, 12 oz.)	Place pre-cooked frozen fried chicken on wire rack directly. Turn chicken over when beep sounds.

NOTE:

Pizza is the only menu which displays one serving size while the customer can use a range of serving sizes (see pizza label below or on the oven).

Display of Pizza Serving Sizes Pizza Serving Sizes Able to Use

170 g (6 oz.) 170 - 222 g (6 - 7.9 oz.)

225 g (8 oz.) 225 - 278 g (8 - 9.9 oz.)

340 g (12 oz.) 280 - 422 g (10 - 15 oz.)

Timer Feature

This feature allows you to program the oven as a kitchen timer. It can also be used to program a standing time after cooking is completed and/or to program a delay start.

To Use as a Kitchen Timer:

Example: To count down 5 minutes.
	• Press Timer/Clock once.
	• Set time, using Time Select Dial to 5 min-utes (up to 1 hour and 30 minutes).
	• Press Start. ▶Time will count down without oven operatings.

To Set Stand Time:

Example: To cook at P6 power for 3 minutes, with stand time of 5 minutes.
	• Enter the desired Power level (see page 16 for directions).
	• Set cooking time, using Time Select Dial to 3 minutes.
	• Press Timer/Clock once.
	• Set stand time, using Time Select Dial (up to 1 hour and 30 min-utes).
	• Press Start. ➤Cooking will start. After cooking, stand time will count down without oven operating.

CAUTION:

If oven lamp is lit while using the timer feature, the oven is incorrectly programmed. Stop oven immediately and re-read instructions.

To Set Delay Start:

Example: To delay the start of cooking for 5 minutes, and cook at P6 power for 3 minutes.
	• Press Timer/Clock once.
	• Set delay time, using Time Select Dial to 5 minutes (up to 1 hour and 30 minutes).
	• Enter the desired Power level (see page 16 for directions).
	• Set cooking time using Time Select Dial.
	• Press Start. ▶Delay time will count down. Then cooking will start.

NOTE:

1. When each stage fi nishes, a two-beep signal sounds. At the end of the program, the oven will beep fi ve times.
2. If the oven door is opened during Stand Time, Kitchen Timer or Delay Time, the time on the display will continue to count down.
3. Stand time and Delay start cannot be programmed before any automatic Function. This is to prevent the starting temperature of food from rising before defrosting or cooking begins. A change in starting temperature could cause inaccurate results.
4. The maximum programmable time of Standing Time, Kitchen Time or Delay Time is up to 1 hour and 30 minutes

Microwave shortcuts

FOOD POWER	TIME	(in mins.)	DIRECTIONS
To separate refrigerated Bacon, 450 g (1 pound)	P10(HIGH)	30 sec.	Remove wrapper and place in microwave safe dish. After heating, use a plastic spatula to separate slices.
To soften Brown Sugar 1 cup (250 ml)	P10(HIGH)	20 - 30 sec.	Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish with a slice of bread. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
To soften refrigerated Butter, 1 stick, 110 g (1⁄4 pound)	P3(MED-LOW)	1	Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe dish.
To melt refrigerated Butter, 1 stick, 110 g (1⁄4 poundh)	P6(MEDIUM)	112 - 2	Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe dish covered with lid or vented plastic wrap.
To melt Chocolate, 1 square, 28 g (1 oz.) To melt Chocolate, 12 cup (125 ml) chips	P6(MEDIUM)	1 - 112	Remove wrapper and place chocolate in a microwave safe dish. After heating, stir until completely melted. NOTE: Chocolate holds its shape even when softened.
	P6(MEDIUM)	1 - 112
To toast Coconut, 12 cup (125 ml)	P10(HIGH)	1 Place	in a microwave safe dish. Stir every 30 seconds.
To soften Cream Cheese, 225 g (8 oz.)	P3(MED-LOW)	1 - 2 Remote wrapper and place in a microwave safe bowl.
To brown Ground Beef, 450 g (1 pound)	P10(HIGH)	4 - 5 Crumble into a microwave safe colander set into another dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Stir twice. Drain grease.
To cook Vegetables, Fresh(225 g)(1⁄2 pound)	P8	312 - 4	All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per 12 cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after cooking.
Frozen(280 g)(10 oz.)	P8	312 - 4	Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per 12 cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after cooking. (Not suitable for vegetables in butter or sauce.)
Canned(430 g)(15 oz.)	P8	312 - 4	Empty contents into microwave safe serving bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

Microwave Shortcuts

(continued)

FOOD POWER	TIME	(in mins.)	DIRECTIONS
To cook baked Potato, (170 - 220 g) (6 - 8 oz. each) 1 2	P8 P8	31⁄2 - 4 6 - 7	Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing around surface. Place potato or potatoes around the edge of paper-towel-lined glass tray (Turntable), at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Do not cover. Let stand 5 minutes to complete cooking.
To steam Hand Towels - 4	P10 (HIGH)	20 - 30 sec.	Soak in water, then wring out excess. Place on a microwave safe dish. Heat. Present immediately.
To soften Ice Cream, 2 qt. (1⁄2 gallon)	P3 (MED-LOW)	1 - 11⁄2 Check often to prevent melting.
Cup of liquid To boil water, broth, etc 1 cup, 250 ml (8 oz.) 2 cups, 500 ml (16 oz.)	P10 (HIGH)	11⁄2 - 2 21⁄2 - 3	Heated liquids can erupt if not stirred. Do not heat liquids in microwave oven without stirring before heating.
Cup of liquid To warm Beverage, 1 cup, 250 ml (8 oz.) 2 cups, 500 ml. (16 oz.)	P7 (MED-HIGH)	11⁄2 - 2 21⁄2 - 3
To roast Nuts, 11⁄2 cups (375 ml)	P10 (HIGH)	3 - 4 Spread nuts into a 23 cm (9-inch) microwave safe pie plate. Stir occasionally.
To toast Sesame Seeds, 1⁄4 cup (60 ml)	P10 (HIGH)	2 - 21⁄2 Place in a small microwave safe bowl. Stir twice.
To skin Tomatoes, (one at a time)	P10 (HIGH)	30 sec. Place tomato into a microwave safe bowl containing boiling water. Rinse and peel. Repeat for each tomato.
To remove Cooking Odours	P10 (HIGH)	5 Combine 1 to 11⁄2 cups (250 - 375 ml) water with the juice and peel of one lemon in a 2 quart microwave safe bowl. After water fi nishes boiling, wipe interior of oven with a cloth. You can also use a combination of several whole cloves and 1⁄4 cup of vinegar with 1 cup of water.

Food Characteristics

Bone and Fat

Both bone and fat affect cooking. Bones may cause irregular cooking. Meat next to the tips of bones may overcook while meat positioned under a large b as a ham bone, may be underc. Large amounts of fat absorb min energy and the meat next to the may overcook.

Density

Porous, airy foods such as breads, cakes or rolls take less time to cook than heavy, dense foods such as potatoes and roasts. When reheating donuts or other foods with different centers be very careful. Certain foods have centers made with sugar, water, or fat and these centers attract microwaves (for example, jelly do- nuts). When a jelly donut is heated, the jelly can become extremely hot while the exter- rior remains warm to the touch. This could result in a burn if the food is not allowed to cool properly in the center.

Quantity

Two potatoes take longer to cook than one potato. As the quantity of the food decreases so does the cooking time. Overcooking will cause the moisture content in the food to decrease and a fi re could result. Never leave microwa tended while in use.

Shape

Uniform sizes heat more evenly. The thin end of a drumstick will cook more quickly than the meaty end. To compensate for irregular shapes, place thin parts toward the center of the dish and thick pieces toward the edge.

Size

Thin pieces cook more quickly than thick pieces.

Starting Temperature

Foods that are at room temperature take less time to cook than if they are chilled, refrigerated, or frozen.

Cooking Techniques

Piercing

Foods with skins or membranes must be pierced scored or have a strip of skin peeled before cooking to allow steam to escape. Pierce clams, oysters, chicken livers, whole potatoes and whole vegetables. Whole apples or new potatoes should have a 1-inch strip of skin peeled before cooking. Score sausages and frankfurters. Do not Cook/Reheat whole eggs with or without the shell. Steam build up in whole eggs may cause them to explode, and possibly damage the oven or cause injury. Reheating SLICED hard-boiled eggs and cooking SCRAMBLED eggs is safe.

Browning

Foods will not have the same brown appearance as conventionally cooked foods or those foods which are cooked utilizing a browning feature. Meats and poultry may be coated with browning sauce, Worcestershire sauce, barbecue sauce or shake-on browning sauce. To use, combine browning sauce with melted butter or margarine and brush on before cooking. For quick breads or muffins, brown sugar can be used in the recipe in place of granulated sugar, or the surface can be sprinkled with dark spices before baking.

Spacing

Individual foods, such as baked potatoes, cupcakes and appetizers, will cook more evenly if placed in the oven equal distances apart. When possible, arrange foods in a circular pattern.

Cooking Techniques

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Covering

As with conventional cooking, moisture evaporates during microwave cooking. Casserole lids or plastic wrap are used for a tighter seal. When using plastic wrap, vent the plastic wrap by folding back part of the plastic wrap from the edge of the dish to allow steam to escape. Loosen or remove plastic wrap as recipe directs for stand time. When removing plastic wrap covers, as well as any glass lids, be careful to remove them away from you to avoid steam burns. Various degrees of moisture retention are also obtained by using wax paper or paper towels.

Shielding

Thin areas of meat and poultry cook more quickly than meaty portions. To prevent over-cooking, these thin areas can be shielded with strips of aluminum foil. Wooden toothpicks may be used to hold the foil in place.

⚠CAUTION is to be exercised when using foil. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven wall or door and damage to your oven will result.

Cooking time

A range of cooking time is given in each recipe. The time range compensates for the uncontrollable differences in food shapes, starting temperature, and regional preferences. Always cook food for the minimum cooking time given in a recipe and check for doneness. If the food is undercooked, continue cooking. It is easier to add time to an undercooked product. Once the food is overcooked, nothing can be done.

Stirring

Stirring is usually necessary during microwave cooking. Always bring the cooked outside edges toward the center and the less cooked center portions toward the outside of the dish.

Rearranging

Rearrange small items such as chicken pieces, shrimp, hamburger patties or pork chops. Rearrange pieces from the edge to the center and pieces from the center to the edge of the dish.

Turning

It is not possible to stir some foods to distribute the heat evenly. At times, microwave energy will concentrate in one area of the food. To help insure even cooking, these food need to be turned. Turn over large foods, such as roasts or turkeys, halfway through cooking.

Stand Time

Most foods will continue to cook by conduction after the microwave oven is turned off. In meat cookery, the internal temperature will rise 3 °C to 8 °C (5 °F to 15 °F), if allowed to stand, tented with foil, for 10 to 15 minutes. Casseroles and vegetables need a shorter amount of standing time, but this standing time is necessary to allow foods to complete cooking to the center without overcooking on the edges.

Test for Doneness

The same tests for doneness used in conventional cooking may be used for microwave cooking. Meat is done when fork-tender or splits at fi bers. Chicken is done when juices are clear yellow and drumstick moves freely. Fish is done when it flakes and is opaque. Cake is done when a toothpick or cake tester is inserted and comes out clean.

ABOUT FOOD SAFETY AND COOKING TEMPERATURE

Check foods to see that they are cooked at the recommended temperatures.

TEMP FOOD

71 °C (160 °F) ...for fresh pork, ground meat, boneless white poultry, fi sh, seafood, egg dishes and frozen prepared food.

74 °C (165 °F) ...for leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated, and deli and carryout "fresh" food.

77 °C (170 °F) ...white meat of poultry.

82 °C (180 °F) ...dark meat of poultry.

To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER leave the thermometer in the food during cooking, unless it is approved for microwave oven use.

Before Requesting Service

These things are normal:

The oven causes interference with my TV.	Some radio, TV, Wi-Fi, cordless telephone, baby monitor, blue tooth or other wireless equipment interference might occur when you cook with the microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, blow dryers, etc. It does not indicate a problem with your oven.
Steam accumulates on the oven door and warm air comes from the oven vents.	During cooking, steam and warm air are given off from the food. Most of the steam and warm air are removed from the oven by the air which circulates in the oven cavity. However, some steam will condense on cooler surfaces such as the oven door. This is normal. After use, the oven should be wiped dry (see page 11).
Smoke and burnt smell will occur after the first use.	This is not a malfunction and will go away after a few uses.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Oven will not turn on.	→	The oven is not plugged in securely. Remove plug from outlet, wait 10 seconds and re-insert.
		Main circuit breaker or main fuse is tripped or blown.	Reset main circuit breaker or replace main fuse.
		There is a problem with the outlet. Plug another appliance into the outlet to check if it is working.
Oven will not start cooking.	→	The door is not closed completely.	Close the oven door securely.
		Start Button was not pressed after programming.	Press Start Button.
		Another program is already entered into the oven.	Press Stop/Reset Button to cancel the previous program and enter new program.
		The program is not correct. Program again according to the Operating Instructions.
		Stop/Reset Button has been pressed accidentally.	Program oven again.
The Glass Tray wobbles.	→	The Glass Tray is not positioned properly on the Roller Ring or there is food under the Roller Ring.	Take out Glass Tray and Roller Ring. Wipe with a damp cloth and reset Roller Ring and Glass Tray properly.
When the oven is operating, there is noise coming from the glass tray.	→	The Roller Ring and oven bottom are dirty.	Clean these parts according to Care and Cleaning of your Microwave oven (see page 11).
The symbol “” appears in the Display Window.	→	The CHILD LOCK was activated.	Deactivate LOCK by pressing Stop/Reset Button 3 times.
“” appears in the display window.	→	The cavity is overheated. Operate again after it cools down. Please open the door in order to cool the temperature of the cavity more quickly.
The oven stops cooking and nothing appears in the display window.	→	If the Display Window is blank, there is a problem with the microwave generation system.	Please contact an authorised Service Center (see page 32).

Warranty

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

Panasonic PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc.

Category Service type Parts Labour Magnetron
Counter top microwave oven(except Prestige models)	Carry-in 1	Year 1 Year		Additional 4 Years(Part only)
Counter top microwave oven – Prestige model(Genius Prestige, Genius Prestige Plus andGenius Prestige Grill)	In-home 2	Years 2 Years		Additional 3 Years(Part only)
Microwave Convection oven In-home 2 Years 2 Years				Additional 3 Years(Part only)
Over The Range (OTR) microwave oven In-home	2 Years 2 Years			Additional 3 Years(Part only)

In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized Panasonic service facility.

This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.

IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A PURCHASE RECEIPT OR OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

Over-The-Range cooktop light bulbs are excluded from coverage under this warranty. In the case where the microwave oven is built-in, the warranty will be voided if using a non-Panasonic trim kit. THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL Panasonic Canada Inc. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. (As examples, this warranty excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the Authorized Servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. This list of items is not exhaustive, but for illustration only.)

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory.

WARRANTY SERVICE

PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE

For product information and operation assistance, please visit our Support page:

www.panasonic.ca/english/support

PRODUCT REPAIRS

Please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre: panasonic.ca/english/support/servicentrelocator

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.

Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

Quick Guide to Operation

Feature How to Operate
To setClock(●page 14)	Press twice. Press once.Set time of day.
To Use ChildSafety Lock(●page 14)	To Set:Press 3 times. Press 3 times.
To UsePower and Time(●page 16)	Press to select Power Level. Set cooking time. Press.
To grill usingGrill(●page 16)	Press to select Power Level. Set cooking time. Press.
To cook usingCombination(●page 17)	Press to select Power Level. Set cooking time. Press.
To cook usingQuick Min(●page 17)
To cook usingPopcorn(●page 18)	Press to select weight. Optional. Press.
To defrost usingInverter TurboDefrost(●page 19)	Press once. Set weight. Press.
To reheat usingSensor Reheat(●page 21)	Press once. Optional. Press once.
To reheat usingSensor Cook(●page 21)	Press once. OptiElect category. Press once.
To Use InverterMelt & Soften(●page 23)	Press to select Set serving/weight. Optional. Press once.category.
To cook usingAuto Combination(●page 25)	Press to select Set serving/weight. Optional. Press once.category.

Specifications

Model Number		NN-GD693S
Power Source: 120 V 60 Hz
Power Consumption:	Microwave 11	1 A 1,310 W
	Grill 9.5 A 1,1	40 W
	Combination	11.1 A 1,310 W
Cooking Power:	Microwave* 1	1,000 W
	Grill 1,100 W
Outside Dimensions(W x H x D):		525 mm x 310 mm x 401 mm(20 ^11/16 " x 12 ^1/4 " x 15 ^13/16 ")
Overall Oven CavityDimensions (W x H x D):		359 mm x 247 mm x 362 mm(14 ^9/64 " x 9 ^23/32 " x 14 ^1/4 ")
Operating Frequency: 2,450 MHz
Net Weight: Approx. 13.2		kg (29.1 lbs.)

Trim Kit for NN-GD693S:

Model Number:	NN-TK623G(Stainless)
Outside Dimensions(W x H):	684 mm x 419 mm(27" x 16 1/2")
Cabinet Opening(W x H x D):	648 mm x 389 mm x 533 mm(25 1/2" x 15 5/16" x 21")

*IEC Test procedure
Specifications subject to change without notice.

User's Record

The serial number of this product may be found on the back side of the oven or on the left side of the control panel. You should note the model number and the serial number of this oven in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase for future reference.

Model No. ____

Serial No. ____

Date of Purchase ____

Panasonic®

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LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT LE MANUEL D'UTILISATION AVANT D'UTILISER L'APPAREIL ET LE CONSERVER POUR RÉFÉRENCE ULTÉRIEURE.

For English Instructions, turn over.

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive

Mississauga, Ontario

L4W 2T3

Tél. : [phone]

www.panasonic.com

F00039X91CU

PA0616-11217

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© Panasonic Appliances Microwave Oven (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. 2016

Table des matières

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Diagram showing a microwave oven with a prohibition symbol crossed out, indicating no protection or disinfection.

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Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770, Ambler Drive, Mississauga (Ontario) L4W 2T3

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