Panasonic micro timer vs standing time vs delay start, button order question

[Thomas Martinez]

While looking through some Panasonic microwave manual pages I noticed they have three different functions which use the same buttons but in a different order. Thought I'd share what I gathered about each of them since it confuse me at first and likely others as well.
Timer buttons: Timer/Clock, duration, Micro Power, Time/Clock, duration, Start/Set. Timer only function as a countdown timer with no cooking function.
Standing Time: Micro Power, duration, Time/Clock, duration, Start/Set, Adds a standing time/rest period after cooking is complete.
Delay Start: Time/Clock, duration, Micro Power, duration, Start/Set, Cooks at a later time after the delay period. The only difference between Standing and Delay Time is the order of the buttons for Micro Power and Time/Clock.
Question: Since most of the Panasonics use the button layout described above, does the newer touch screen models works the same way? I have not seen any information about the touch screen models with inverter functions but maybe someone more familiar with those models can answer?

 

[Electric D]

my NN-SD975S follows the same button sequence; the inverter microwaves use the same button logic, just a different heating element.

 

[Exquisite Be]

Never used standing time, but does it not make sense to give food a rest period after the cooking cycle?

 

[Tired Teira]

Never used standing time, but does it not make sense to give food a rest period after the cooking cycle?

Yes, for foods like rice or casserole that are cooked, the heat will continue to cook the center portion of the food after it is done cooking the outer portions. Allowing the food to sit for a few minutes will allow for the center to cook without overcooking the outer portions.

 

[Dull Dragonfly]

wait so on delay start does the clock have to be set first or will it count down from the time you press start?

 

[Spectacular Piano in the]

wait so on delay start does the clock have to be set first or will it count down from the time you press start?

count down from press of start button; it is meant to be a delay start timer and not a scheduled start timer.

 

[Dull Dragonfly]

count down from press of start button; it is meant to be a delay start timer and not a scheduled start timer.

Ah, makes more sense now. Thought it would work like the oven and I could schedule when it would start heating.

 

[Fine Flamingo]

The engineers at Panasonic are clearly thinking about the users, but I cant help but think that this is the worst user experience decision I have ever seen. I am curious to know how many people have given up on their microwaves and pressed the Quick Min button 5 time instead.

 

[Electric D]

The engineers at Panasonic are clearly thinking about the users, but I cant help but think that this is the worst user experience decision I have ever seen. I am curious to know how many people have given up on their microwaves and pressed the Quick Min button 5 time instead.

Its actually clever once you get use to it. Think of Time/Clock as a pause button and the Micro Power button as the start of cooking. Therefore, one will want to press the buttons in an order that allow for the desired cooking and resting period. Its a mnemonic device to remember the correct buttons to press.

 

[Mist]

Does anyone know if the newer sensor models with the auto reheat feature allow for standing time to be entered manually? Or does the sensor function prevent that function from being used?

 

[Exquisite Be]

wait so on delay start does the clock have to be set first or will it count down from the time you press start?

Hmmm, I'll give it a try, usually when I heat up leftovers the middle is cold and I curse at my microwave.

 

[Victoriou]

The newer NN-CD87 series that I have follow the same button sequences as the membrane buttons. The membrane button was replaced with a touch screen but the button logic for the functions remains the same. The engineers at Panasonic are very religious about not changing the button logic for the older models so that the muscle memory of the older users is maintained.

 

[Misty Mandrill]

who reads the documents that come with the appliance manufactured by Panasonic?

 

[Mysteri]

You're definately overthinking it but I appreciate the time you put into this write up. Most people who own a Panasonics do not use the standing function in 15 years of ownership.

 

[Mist]

so no one knows about the inverter sensor models? bumping my question

 

[Tired Teira]

so no one knows about the inverter sensor models? bumping my question

Sensor cook models lockout the duration of cooking since the sensor controls the cooking time. Standing time can still be entered though, simply push the Time/Clock button and set the desired duration prior to pressing start. At least this is how it works on my NN-SN966.

 

[Breakable Baboon]

Had a Panasonic model from 2009 that worked with this button layout for cook functions. I have since replaced it with a new unit but the button layout is the same. Panasonic has seemingly not touched this function in 20 years. Whether this is because of laziness or perhaps a commitment to the users that used the older models is up to the individual to decide. The membrane button on the older model outlasted the magnetron in the unit though.

 

[Dull Dragonfly]

can you use delay start and standing time in the same cooking cycle? Like you want to delay starting the cooking by 10 minutes, cook for 3 minutes and then allow the food to rest for 2 minutes.

 

[Electric D]

can you use delay start and standing time in the same cooking cycle? Like you want to delay starting the cooking by 10 minutes, cook for 3 minutes and then allow the food to rest for 2 minutes.

no, not on the consumer models at least. Commercial models might allow it but I have never used one.