4Glass Tray1. DO NOT operate the oven without the Roller Ring and the Glass Tray inplace.2. DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray fully engaged on the drivehub. Improper cooking or damage to the oven could result. Verify that theGlass Tray is properly engaged and rotating by observing its rotation whenyou press Start. Note: The Glass Tray can turn in either direction.3. Use only the Glass Tray specifically designed for this oven. DO NOT substi-tute 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 microwavesafe dish, or 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 stopmoving, the tray will automatically rotate in the opposite direction.Roller Ring1. The Roller Ring and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to preventexcessive 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.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued)Examine Your OvenUnpack oven, remove all packing material and examine the oven for any dam-age such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notify dealerimmediately if oven is damaged. DO NOT install if oven is damaged.Placement of Oven1. The oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface. Place the front surface ofthe door 7.6cm (3-inches) or more from the counter top edge to avoid acci-dental 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 onboth sides of the oven and 2.5 cm (1-inch) of space on top of the oven.(a) DO NOT block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the ovenmay be overheated and damaged.(b) DO NOT place oven near a hot, damp surface such as a gas or electricrange, 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 testedfor mobile vehicle, marine, or commercial use.Installation1. DO NOT block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven mayoverheat. 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, use the proper trimkit available from a local Panasonic dealer. Follow all instructions packed withthe kit.INSTALLATION ANDGROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSF00036J01CP 2005.03.30 10:55 Page 6