(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 10. DO NOT allow children to use this appliance, unless closely supervised by an adult. DO NOT assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook everything. 11. DO NOT operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. 12.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) WARNING 1. The door seals and door seal areas should be cleaned with a damp cloth. The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas and if these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer.
Installation and Grounding Instructions Examine Your Oven Grounding Instructions Unpack oven, remove all packing material and examine the oven THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED. for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the door.
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Using When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please a lower voltage will cause slow cooking. Panasonic is NOT consult Panasonic for the nearest authorized service centre responsible for any damages resulting from the use of the oven for examination or repair.
Food Preparation Follow these Safety Precautions when cooking in your oven. 4) FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS IMPORTANT • DO NOT COOK / REHEAT WHOLE EGGS, WITH OR WITHOUT THE SHELL. Proper cooking depends upon the power, the time setting and quantity of food. If you use a smaller portion than Steam buildup in whole recommended but cook at the time for the recommended eggs may cause them...
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• The use of accessories not recommended by Panasonic may cause injury. 9) BABY FORMULA / BABY FOOD • DO NOT heat baby formula or baby food in the microwave oven.
Cookware Guide Combination 300 W + Item Microwave Grill Oven Steam Comments Steam Crispy Combo 1 Combo 2 Grill (Grill + Steam) (Grill + Microwave) Grill Tray See details on page 13. (oven accessories) Wire Rack See details on page 13. (oven accessories) Small strips of foil can be molded around thin...
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Cookware Guide (continued) Combination 300 W + Item Microwave Grill Oven Steam Comments Steam Crispy Combo 1 Combo 2 Grill (Grill + Steam) (Grill + Microwave) Metal can cause arcing Metal Convection Bake and damage to your ware oven in the Microwave and Combo 2 modes.
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Cookware Guide (continued) Combination 300 W + Item Microwave Grill Oven Steam Comments Steam Crispy Combo 1 Combo 2 Grill (Grill + Steam) (Grill + Microwave) Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high Yes, short Yes, short temperature. Use caution Plastic Foam Cups term only term only...
Location of Controls Flat Table If the flat table is hot, allow cooling down before cleaning. Do not directly place the food on the flat table. Place it on a container or container rack special for the microwave oven. Grill elements Function Label Menu Label LED Light...
Location of Controls (continued) Front View Rear View Control Panel Warning Label Identifi cation Label The model number and serial number are displayed Air Vents Exhaust here. Drip Tray Water Tank Air Inlet Stopper (irremovable) The stopper functions as a limit for ensur- ing essential space between the back and rear part of the oven and guarantee good air ventilation.
Control Panel 1. Display Window (see page 16) 2. Steam (see page 23-24) 3. Micro Power (see page 21-22) 4. Grill (see page 27) 5. Oven (see page 25-26) 6. Combination (see page 28-30) 7. Inverter Turbo defrost (see page 34) 8.
Display Window To help you operate the oven conveniently, the present state will appear in the display window. Number/Character (Time/ Temperature Display Menu/Weight/Temp.) Child Safety Lock Time Display Setting (Minute/Second) Defrost Feature 3-Stage Display Cleaning Display Start Feature Wire Rack Display Steam Feature Micro Power Feature Oven Feature...
Cooking Modes The diagrams shown below are examples of the accessories. It may vary depending on recipe/dish used. Recommended Cooking modes Uses Containers accessories • Defrosting MICROWAVE • Reheating • Melting: butter, chocolate, cheese. Use your own Pyrex® dishes, • Cooking fi sh, vegetables, fruits, eggs. plates or bowls, directly •...
"LANGUAGE" scrolls across "BEEP ON/OFF" scrolls across electrical outlet. "WELCOME Imperial Units display. display window. display window. TO PANASONIC REFER TO The default language is English. The default mode is Beep ON. OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USE" scrolls across display window.
Operation — Demo Mode/ Clock / Menu Action / Child Safety Lock Demo Mode Setting the Clock NOTES: Setting the Child 1. To reset the clock, repeat Safety Lock steps. When "DEMO MODE 2. The clock will retain the PRESS ANY KEY" or "D" time of day as long as the appears in the display oven is plugged in and...
Operation — Micro Power Feature NOTES: For more than one Micro Power Feature 1. When selecting 1000 W stage cooking: This feature allows you to set and 300 W + Steam, the Repeat steps 1 to 2 above then the desired power and time maximum programmable touch Start.
Operation — Micro Power Defrost / 300 W + Steam Feature Micro Power Defrost 300 W + Steam Setting Feature This feature is a steam and NOTES: microwave combined heating 1. Fill the water tank before This feature allows you to method by adjusting the use.
Operation — Steam Feature NOTES: Caution: Steam Feature 1. Fill the water tank before 1. The Grill Tray and The oven can be programmed using the Steam function. surrounding oven will get as a steamer to cook 2. The maximum time for very hot.
Operation — Steam Feature / Steam Shot Feature (continued) Steam Feature Steam Shot Feature NOTES: (continued) 1. Steam shot is not available Guidelines for water tank This feature allows you add during preheating mode, steam during cooking (up Carefully remove the water tank from the oven. Remove the 300 W + Steam, Combo 1 or to 3 minutes).
Operation — Oven Feature Oven Feature Your combination oven can Without Preheating: be used as an oven using the oven mode which uses top and bottom heat. Temperature 40 °C 100 °F 100 °C 200 °F 110 °C 225 °F 120 °C 250 °F 130 °C...
Operation — Oven Feature (continued) Oven accessories to use NOTES: Oven Feature 1. Open the door using the In oven mode, you can cook (continued) pull down door because if food directly on the Grill Tray Ferment Setting Stop/Reset is touched the in the upper or lower shelf program may be cancelled.
Operation — Grill Feature Guidelines Oven accessories to use Grill Feature Use the Grill Tray provided, as When grilling fi sh, chops or There are three power levels explained. small food items, the Grill Tray for grill. When grilling, heat is Most meat items e.g.
Operation — Combination Feature (Crispy Grill) NOTES: Oven accessories to use Combination 1. Always using Grill Tray Feature Using Grill Tray in upper or during cooking in Crispy lower shelf positions Grill feature. Touch 2. Preheating is not available Power Level with Crispy Grill feature.
Operation — Combination Feature (Combo 1) NOTES: Combination Caution 1. Fill the water tank before 1. The Grill Tray and Feature (continued) using the Combo 1 function. surrounding oven will get 2. The maximum time for very hot. Use oven gloves. ...
Operation — Combination Feature (Combo 2) NOTE: Oven accessories to use Combination Preheating is not available Directly on the base of the Feature (continued) with Combo 2 mode. oven in a microwaveable and heatproof dish. Or you can C ombo 2 ...
Operation — Setting the Timer Setting the Timer NOTES: 1. If the oven door is opened during Kitchen Timer, To Use as a Kitchen Setting a Standing Setting Delay Start Standing Time, Delay Start, Timer Time the time in the display window will continue to count down.
Operation — 3-Stage Feature 3-Stage Feature NOTES: 1. For 3-stage cooking, enter E.g.: Continually set another cooking program [600 W] 2 minutes, before touching Start. [Steam 2] 2 minutes and 2. During operation, touching [Grill 3] 2 minutes. Stop/Reset once will stop the operation. Touching Start will re-start the programmed operation.
Operation — Quick 30 Feature / Popcorn NOTES: Quick 30 Feature Popcorn If desired, you can use (Example: To pop 2.75 oz (78 g) Set or add cooking time in other power levels. Select 30 seconds increments up to of popcorn) desired power level before 5 minutes.
Operation — More/Less Feature & Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature Conversion Chart: NOTES: More/Less Feature Inverter Turbo 1. The shape and size of the Defrost Feature This feature is only available Follow the chart to convert food will determine the for Popcorn menu: ounces or hundredths of a maximum weight the oven This feature allows you to...
Operation — Auto Steam Feature Auto Steam Feature NOTES: 1. Fill the water tank before This feature allows you to cooking. steam some of your favourite 2. The auto steam programs foods by setting the weight must only be used for only.
Operation — Auto Grill Feature Auto Grill Feature NOTES: 1. Fill the water tank if This feature allows you to required. (Steam icon cook some of your favourite appear in the display foods by setting the weight window.) only. The oven determines the Only cook foods within the power level and the cooking weight ranges described.
Operation — Auto Cook Feature Auto Cook Feature NOTES: 1. The auto cook programs This feature allows you to must only be used for foods cook some of your favourite described. foods by setting the weight 2. Only cook foods within the only.
Operation — Menu Chart (Auto Steam Menus) Auto Steam Menus Touch Accessories and Placement Menu Serving/Weight 7 oz. (200 g) 9 oz. (250 g) 11 oz. (300 g) Grill Tray in upper shelf position 1. Fresh Vegetables 7 oz. (200 g) 9 oz.
Operation — Menu Chart (Auto Grill Menus) Auto Grill Menus Touch Menu Serving/Weight Accessories and Placement 11 oz. (300 g) 14 oz. (400 g) 18 oz. (500 g) Grill Tray in upper shelf position 8. Fish Fillets 7 oz. (200 g) 14 oz.
Operation — Menu Chart (Auto Cook Menus) Auto Cook Menus Accessories Touch Recommended Menu Serving/Weight Containers Placement 1.5 oz. (42 g) 2.75 oz. (78 g) 3.5 oz. (99 g) 15. Popcorn Flat table Microwave-safe Flat table 16. Oatmeal ½ cup (125 ml) 1 cup (250 ml) container Paper plate or Microwave-safe...
Operation — Cleaning Feature (Deodorization / Drain Water) 24. Deodorization 25. Drain Water NOTES: Only run this program with Setting Setting 3 oz. (100 ml) of water in the tank. This feature is suitable for Water is pumped through the Do not remove the drip cleaning the particular smell system to clean the pipes.
Operation — Cleaning Feature (System Cleaning / Cavity Cleaning) (continued) 27. Cavity Cleaning 26. System Cleaning Setting Setting This feature is available when The first stage of this program the cavity is built up with fat or cleans the system with a citric After the program has paused, grease (20 minutes is needed).
Guide Lines Micro Power 1000 W Boil water. Cook fresh fruits, vegetables, preserved fruit and candies. 800 W Cook fish and seafood, meat, poultry, eggs and cakes. 600 W Cook cakes, stew food, and melt butter and chocolate. 440 W Cook tough meat, stew soup and soften butter.
Defrosting Tips & Techniques Preparation for freezing: To Defrost: After Defrosting: 1. Freeze meats, poultry, and fish in packages 1. Remove wrapper. This helps moisture to 1. Large items may be icy in the centre. with only 1 or 2 layers of food. Place wax evaporate.
Cooking Chart Weight/ Time to Select Food Power Level Instructions Quantity (approx.) Meat Preheat oven. Cook on Grill Tray in 20 mins per 500 g Maximum weight lower shelf position. Turn halfway. Lamb joint 350 °F (180 °C) 3.3 lb (1.5 kg) plus 25-30 mins Wrap in foil and allow to stand for 10 mins after cooking.
Reheating Chart The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size and quantity. Pastry or bread items reheated by microwave will be soft not crisp. Weight/ Power Cooking Time Food Instructions Quantity...
Food Characteristics Bone and Fat Shape Uniform sizes heat more evenly. The thin end of a drumstick will Both bone and fat affect cooking. Bones may cause irregular cook more quickly than the meaty end. To compensate for irregular cooking. Meat next to the tips of bones may overcook while shapes, place thin parts toward the center of the dish and thick meat positioned under a large bone, such as a ham bone, may be pieces toward the edge.
Cooking Techniques Piercing Rearranging Foods with skins or membranes must be pierced, scored Rearrange small items such as chicken pieces, shrimp, hamburger or have a strip of skin peeled before cooking to allow patties or pork chops. Rearrange pieces from the edge to the center steam to escape.
When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please consult the service center specified by Panasonic. IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE OVEN CLEAN AND DRY. FOOD RESIDUE AND CONDENSATION MAY CAUSE RUSTING OR ARCING AND DAMAGE TO THE OVEN.
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Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven (continued) Cleaning the Water Tank Clean with a soft sponge in water. Remove the water tank and clean the compartment where the Open the water supply cap, remove the lid and pipe cap and clean. water tank is inserted.
Before Requesting Service THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL My oven causes interference with my Some radio, TV, Wi-Fi, cordless telephone, baby monitor, blue tooth or other wireless TV. Is this normal? equipment interference might occur when you cook with the microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, blow dryers, etc.
Before Requesting Service (continued) See below before calling for service, as most problems can easily be remedied by following these simple solutions: PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Remove plug from outlet, wait 10 seconds and The oven is not plugged in securely. re-insert.
In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized Panasonic service facility. This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold "as is", and which product was...
Specifications Power Source ............................................120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption: Microwave ..........................................8.6 A 1020 W Steam ............................................8.5 A 1020 W Grill ............................................10.1 A 1220 W Oven ............................................10.5 A 1270 W Combination ..........................................12.2 A 1450 W Cooking Power*: Microwave ............................................1000 W Grill ................................................