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Operating Instructions Microwave / Convection Oven NN-CD997S Model No. NN-CD987W NN-CD997S NN-CD987W Please read these instructions completely before operating this oven and keep for future reference. A00037F40QP F0907-0 Printed in Japan...
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We are glad you have chosen to purchase a PANASONIC microwave/Convection Oven. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely. If you have only used a microwave oven for reheating and defrosting, with Panasonic’s Inverter Technology, you can be reassured of excellent results when cooking a variety of foods, as the ‘soft’...
Safety Instructions Precautions to be taken when PRACTICAL HINTS using Microwave Ovens for Heating Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during foodstuffs CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILL . INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE Use care when opening or closing door and when inserting or removing food and accessories .
Safety Instructions WARNING (continuance) g) Only use utensils that are suitable for use in m) The door seals and door seal areas should be microwave ovens . cleaned with a damp cloth . h) When heating food in plastic or paper containers, n) The oven should be cleaned regularly and any keep an eye on the appliance due to the food deposits removed .
Installation and Earthing Instructions (continuance) Earthing Instructions Circuit This microwave oven must be earthed . In the event Your microwave oven should be operated on a of an electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the separate 0 A circuit from other appliances . Failure risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for to do this may cause the power board fuse to blow, the electric current .
General Instructions 6 . COOKING TIMES given in the cookbook 8 . Extreme care should be taken when cooking section are APPROXIMATE. Factors that may popcorn . Cook for minimum time as recommended affect cooking time are preferred degree of by manufacturer .
Cookware and Utensil Guide Plastics It is important to use correct containers when cooking in a microwave oven . The following will help Plastic dishes, cups and some freezer containers you to make the right selection . should be used with care in a microwave oven . Choose plastic containers carefully, as some plastic How to Test a Container for Safe Microwave Oven containers may become soft, melt and scorch .
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Cookware and Utensil Guide Metal Shells: Scalloped baking shells are best used during reheating and for short periods of cooking time only . Metal cookware or utensils, and those with metallic trim, Thermometers are available for use in microwave should NOT be used on microwave . Since microwave ovens .
Feature Diagram Ceramic Tray . Do not operate the oven without Roller Ring and Ceramic Tray in place . 2 . Only use Ceramic Tray specifically designed for this oven . Do not substitute any other Ceramic tray . 3 .
Feature Diagram - Control Panel The control panel of NN-CD987W has the same key layout as NN-CD997S . Sensor Reheat Pad Display Window (page 23) Auto Menu Pad (page 24 - 28) Turbo Defrost Pad (page 7) Micro (Microwave) Power Pad (page 4 - 6) Menu / Temp.
(Continue pressing for other power levels –– page 4) Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet . “PANASONIC MICROWAVE/ CONVECTION OVEN WELCOME TO COOKING” appears in the display window . (This will immediately cease when any pad is pressed .)
Quick Guide to Operation Feature How to Operate To Set Clock (page 3) Enter time of day . 2 x press (Max 2:59) To Use To Set: To Cancel: Display Display Child Safety Lock (page 3) 3 x press 3 x press Display returns to clock .
To Set Clock Display Press. Press twice. e .g . :25 Enter time of day using the Time / Weight Dial. NOTES: . To reset time of day, repeat the steps as above . 2 . The clock will keep time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied . 3 .
To Reheat / Defrost / Cook by Micro Power and Time Use of Accessory: Ceramic Tray Select Micro Power Set Cooking Time HIGH: up to 30 minutes Others: up to hours Time can be entered in 0 second intervals up to 5 mins then min intervals .
To Reheat / Defrost / Cook by Micro Power and Time Frozen Convenience Foods Item Frozen Approx. Time Power Instruction (pre-cooked) (in minutes) BREAD & BAKED PRODUCTS Bread slice MED HIGH 5 - 20 sec Do not let bread get hot, or it will become rubbery loaf (700 g) MED HIGH 2 - 3...
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To Reheat / Defrost / Cook by Micro Power and Time Defrost by Setting Time Press twice . Set time . Press . Preparation for Freezing: . Heavy-duty plastic wraps and bags, and freezer wraps are suitable . 2 . Freeze meat, poultry and fish in packages with only or 2 layers of food . To aid in separating layers, place two pieces of wax paper between them .
To Defrost by Turbo Defrost Use of Accessory: Turbo Defrost This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood by entering the weight . Ceramic Tray Press Set Weight Max . weight 3 kg Weight can be entered in 0 . kg intervals .
To Cook on Convection/2 Level Convection Use of Accessory: 2 Level Convection: 1 Level Convection: High Rack Low Rack Low Rack Ceramic Tray Ceramic Tray Press (1 Level Convection) Press (2 Level Convection) Select the desired oven temperature 100°C to 250°C. 40°C is temperature for fermentation of yeast doughs.
To Cook on Convection/2 Level Convection (continuance) Convection Cooking: Just like a conventional oven, the convection oven has a heating element to give the dry heating needed to produce crisp, browned exteriors . Convection cooking has the addition of a fan to produce conventional results with a slightly reduced cooking time .
To Cook on Grill Use of Accessory: There are two Grill settings available. High Rack Grill 1(High) is ideal for grilling meat, chicken and fish fillets. Grill 2 (Low) is ideal for grilling whole fish and oven baked chips and browning cheese and egg dishes. Place a heatproof glass or ceramic dish under the rack to catch any excess fat or meat juices.
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To Cook on Combination Use of Accessory: There are 6 combination settings for Convection/Microwave . To select the correct program for particular foods, refer to next page . Ceramic Tray Low Rack can be used for Combination cooking . Select Setting COMB -6 and the program temperature appears in the...
To Reheat by Sensor Reheat Sensor Reheat (200 g - 1.2 kg) This feature allows you to reheat most of your favourite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels . The oven does it all automatically . Use of Accessory: All foods must be pre-cooked .
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To Cook by Auto Menu Sensor Cook (Auto Menu 1 - 9) This feature allows you to cook most of your favourite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels . The oven does it all automatically . Use of Accessory: Ceramic Tray Press...
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To Cook by Auto Menu Sensor Cook (Auto Menu 1 - 9) continuance 1. FROZEN REHEAT 6. RICE (200 g - 1.2 kg) cup - 3 cups) Suitable for reheating pre-cooked soups, stews, Use a larger sized dish to prevent rice from ...
To Cook by Auto Menu Weight Cook (Auto Menu 10 - 18): This feature allows you to cook most of your favourite foods on combination by setting the weight. Use of Accessory: Low Rack Ceramic Tray Press Select Menu Select category 10 - 18. (see page 27 - 28.) Set Weight Weight can be entered in 0.1 kg...
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To Cook by Auto Menu Weight Cook (Auto Menu 10 - 18): continuance 10. BEEF RARE / 15. PORK (0.7 - 3.0 kg) 11. BEEF MEDIUM (0.7 - 3.0 kg) Select roasts that are uniform in shape, if not, tie ...
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To Cook by Auto Menu Weight Cook (Auto menu 10 - 18): continuance 18. CHICKEN AND BAKED VEGETABLES (0.7 - 3.0 kg (meat only) • To keep poultry in shape during cooking , truss or tie the legs of the bird together . Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with herbs if desired .
To Use Recipe Prompting Recipe Prompting helps you to cook by following the recipe methods in the display window. 40 recipes are pre-programmed. (Refer to the next page.) Press Select Menu until the desired recipe appears in the display window. Recipes are arranged alphabetically.
To Use Recipe Prompting NOTE: Throughout Recipe Prompting, the oven will instruct you to set the cooking time and power level at each stage of the recipe. Set the instructed power level and cooking time using the Micro Power pad and Time / Weight Dial.
Before Requesting Service ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL: The oven causes interference Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the with my TV. microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryer, etc. It does not indicate a problem with your oven.
Care of Your Microwave Oven BEFORE CLEANING: AFTER CLEANING: Unplug at socket of the oven . If impossible, leave Be sure to replace Roller Ring and Ceramic Tray oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally in the proper position and press Stop/Reset Pad turning on .
Panasonic Warranty . The product is warranted for 2 months from the date of purchase . Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it's Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour if, in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period .