Official Panasonic microwave/hood combo parts

Defrosting tips for your Panasonic microwave hood combo

• When using Auto Defrost, enter the net weight of the portion that you're defrosting (the weight of the food minus the weight of the container).
• Make sure that you remove any metal such as twist ties from the item before starting the microwave.
• Leave the container lid open. Slit or pierce plastic packaging. Slit the skins of foods such as sausages.
• As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces of food so items defrost more easily.
• Turn food over halfway through the defrost process to evenly defrost items top to bottom.
• Let food stand for several minutes after defrosting.

Panasonic microwave hood combo common replacement parts

• Glass cooking tray. The glass cooking tray holds food inside the microwave cavity during cooking and rotates to cook food evenly.
• Door hinge. The door hinge supports the microwave door and allows the door top swing open and shut.
• Fuse. The fuse blows when a short in microwave wiring or a component such as the magnetron causes excessive electrical current to flow through the fuse.
• Cooktop light. The cooktop light fits in the socket on the bottom panel of the microwave hood combo and lights the cooktop under the microwave.