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This page tells you about the kind of information available in a Panasonic microwave manual, and, where you can download microwave manuals direct from the Panasonic Parts and Service web site.

The Panasonic USA web site has a database containing microwave manuals for 837 models. That database covers almost all of the current models that we review on this site, and also many models that are now no longer on sale.

So the chances of finding a manual for your particular Panasonic oven are quite good.

The next section describes the information inside a Panasonic manual. If you want skip this and go straight to the download link, click on the little drawing of the manual on the right.

There is no doubt that reading the manual will enable you to get better use out of your Panasonic microwave.

There is also no doubt that we are genetically wired not to read manuals. But it is worth it!

If you have just taken delivery of your new microwave, my recommendation is to unpack it, plug it in, and then sit down with a cup of tea for 15 mins to read through the manual.

For example, did you know that Panasonic recommend a minimum air space of at least 3" to each side of the oven, and a at least 1" above the oven, in order to maintain a good flow of cool air.
Or that you should not run an oven when it is empty. In normal use, the magnetron produces microwave energy which is absorbed by the food, leading to a rise in temperature of the food. Without food in the oven, the energy is still being produced, and has to go somewhere. The build up of energy can feed back into the cavity magnetron, potentially leading to the dreaded H98 error, ( a code on the display, indicating failure of the magnetron.) Or that Panasonic recommend that the oven is operated on a separate 20 amp 120 volt circuit. The specifications page (see below) shows that ovens generally draw around 13 amps. On start up, the current needed is probably higher than that, so there is very little headroom available for other appliances on the same circuit.

Most Panasonic USA manuals are laid out in the same format, and contain the same categories of information. Safety information

The opening section is full of dire warnings. Most manuals contain 4 or 5 pages, listing do's and don'ts, graded by the threat level each situation poses to the user. Although hard to scan, this section is well worth reading.

This is generally followed by a couple of pages that describe all suitable cookware you can use, together with labeled drawings of the various components in your microwave. An operations section

This tells you everything you need to know about how to use your microwave. It also contains some recipes you can use, and power levels and timings for common everyday tasks such as softening butter, melting ice cream and toasting coconut.

A maintenance section

This covers a couple of areas, such as cleaning, part numbers for spare parts such as the glass tray or air filters, and Warranty information and contact numbers.

Specifications section

Use this to find out facts and figures such as internal and external dimensions, power consumption, weight and so on. In addition, it is in this section that you can find out if you can fit a microwave trim kit to this model, and the right part number for the trim kit.

Here is an example of the specification section for the NN-SD797 series.

Sample specification section with trim kit detailsPanasonic Over the Range microwave ovens

Manuals for these ovens also have a useful diagram showing you an acceptable location for your oven. Here is a sample of one that was included in the Operating manual for the NN-SD277 series, one of the most popular Over the Range microwave ovens.

There is also a set of installation instructions available in pdf format, which show you details of recommended ducting layouts, tools required and so on.

Is a manual worth having?

The answer is yes, very much so.

Is a manual a substitute for a cookbook?

No. Although each US manual does contain recipes, they are no substitute for a cookbook. Panasonic, in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America, did produce a Gourmet microwave cookbook, which you can download for free. We have placed a link to this in our right hand column.

The Panasonic USA web site has a database holding 837 Panasonic microwave manuals, which are all available to download in pdf format. Click HERE to go to that page.

When you arrive on the page, look for the words "Show All Rows", written in very light blue text, just above the column heading labeled "File Size". It is quite difficult to see at first, as the contrast with the surroundings is not good.

Click on "Show All Rows" and the layout changes to one long page with, as of today, 837 links laid out in alphabetical order.

Find your model of microwave, and right click the link. Choose "Save Link As", to save the pdf manual to your computer.

In cases where we cannot find the model we are looking for, we will go to Retrevo, who also have a large number of manuals available for download.

And that's it, folks, that's everything we know about Panasonic microwave manuals in the USA. If you want to get in touch, please use our Contact page, or post into the comments box below.

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