How to use multi stage cooking on a Microwave oven.

This feature Stage Cooking is a program that allows multi-function cooking with the Microwave. Many of the functions on electronic control microwaves can be input in sequence and the control will follow these instructions in the proper order.

Most Panasonic microwaves use this feature Method:

The following answer applies to most Microwave Models. For more information on a specific model refer to the operating instructions for your model.

1. Press [Power Level] until the desired power level appears in the display window.
   
   

   Image varies by model.Refer to your models Operating Manual for more information.

   • If cooking at high power (10), skip to step 2.
   • P10 is the highest and P1 is the lowest.
   
   

   Different Power Levels

   Press	Power Level	Power Level for models NN-SB65NS, NN-SC678S, NN-SC688S, NN-SC668S, NN-SC669S, NN-SC73LS
   Once	P10 (HIGH)	PL10 (HIGH)
   Twice	P9	PL9
   3 times	P8	PL8
   4 times	P7 (MED-HIGH)	PL7 (MED-HIGH)
   5 times	P6 (MEDIUM)	PL6 (MEDIUM)
   6 times	P5	PL5
   7 times	P4	PL4
   8 times	P3 (MED-LOW)/DEFROST	PL3 (MED-LOW)/DEFROST
   9 times	P2	PL2
   10 times	P1 (LOW)	PL1 (LOW)

   
   
2. Set Cooking Time using the number pad, time pads or turning dial.
   
   • P10 (HIGH) and P0 (KEEP WARM) have max. cooking time of 30 minutes.
   • For other power levels, the max. time is 99 minutes, 99 seconds. For model NN-SD962 maximum 90 minutes.

   Image varies by model.Refer to your models Operating Manual for specific procedure.

   • For all power levels, the max. time is 99 minutes, 50 seconds.
      
3. Press [Start].
   • The cooking will start and the time in the display window will count down.
   • At the end of cooking, five beeps will sound.
     
     

     Image varies by model.Refer to your models Operating Manual for specific procedure.

Notes:

Do not overcook.

This oven requires less time to cook than older units. 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.

• For reheating, use Power Levl 10 (HIGH) for liquids, Power Level 7 (MED-HIGH) for most foods, and Power Level 6 (MEDIUM) for dense foods.
• For defrosting, use Power Level 3 (MED-LOW).

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Stage Cooking:

• For more than one stage of cooking, repeat steps 1 and 2 for each stage of cooking before pressing [Start].
• The maximum number of stages for cooking is 2, 3 or 5 this varies by model. Refer to your operating instructions to confirm the maximum number of stages for your model.
• When operating, two beeps will sound between each stage.
• Five beeps will sound at the end of the entire sequence.
   

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Automatic function (such as sensor cook/reheat, popcorn and inverter turbo defrost) can not be used with 3 stage cooking. 

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1. After running the oven at P10 power continously for 30 min, if the cook process is not complete, the oven will automatically adjust to P8 power to protect the microwave and complete the cook cycle.
2. If you want to cook again at P10 power, you will need to wait 15 min before restarting.
 
1. Press [Power level] to enter the desired Power level.
   • Power level PL10 is the highest and PL1 is the lowest.
     
     
2. Set the cooking time, using the number pads, Dial or Time pads ([5 MIN], [1 MIN], [10SEC]).
   
   
    
3. Press [Cooking Timer] once.
   • Press the button according to your model. Refer to the operating instructions for more information.
      
4. Set the stand time (up to 99 minutes and 50 seconds), using the Time pads, Number Pads, Dial. Press the button according to your model.Refer to the operating instructions for more information.
   
5. Press [Start].
   Cooking will start. After cooking, stand time will count down without oven operating.

Warning

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. DO NOT leave the oven unattended while in use.