Table of Contents We are glad you have chosen to purchase a PANASONIC microwave oven. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions carefully and completely, and keep them for further reference. Before Operation If you have only used a microwave oven for reheating and defrosting, with Panasonic’s Inverter Technology you Important Safety Instructions ........................
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Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions (continued) READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Important Instructions Circuits WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, electric Your microwave ovens should be operated on a Precautions to be taken when using 12. Children should be supervised to ensure that they shock, fire, injury to persons or excessive microwave separate circuit from other appliances.
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Important Safety Instructions Installation and General Instructions (continued) (continued) Placement of the Oven a short time, stirring again before carefully WARNING removing the container. This oven is intended for Counter-top use only. It is not (e) Microwave heating of beverages can result in intended for built-in use or use inside a cupboard.
Microwaves and How They Work Microwaves and How They Work (continued) Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves It is important to use the correct container when Plastic Metal similar to those used by a radio, including AM, FM cooking in a microwave oven.
Cooking Modes Cooking Modes (continued) The diagrams shown below are examples of the accessory. It may vary depending on recipe/dish used. Cooking modes " in below chart means Grill Tray. The icon " Cooking lasagne, meat, potatoes or vegetable gratins. Combi 1, 2 Uses (Grill + Microwave)
Cooking Modes Feature Diagram (continued) Cooking modes Baking cakes Combi 6 Pastry tarts (Steam + Oven) Uses Preheating advised Heatproof dishes can be used on the Grill Tray in the lower or Containers upper shelf positions. Do not place dishes directly on base of Accessory oven.
Feature Diagram Control Panel (continued) Front View Rear View Display Window (see page 18) Micro Power Pad Grill Pad (see page 23) (see page 27) 1. Control panel 3. Water tank 5. Warning label Steam Pad Oven Pad 2. Drip tray 4.
Let’s Start To Use Your Oven! Plug in. To help you operate the oven conveniently, the present state will appear in the display window. When the oven is first plugged in, “WELCOME TO PANASONIC MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING” appears in display window. Multistage Display...
Using the Timer Using the Add Time Function To Set Kitchen Timer This feature allows you to add cooking time at the end of previous cooking. By using the Timer, you can program the oven as a kitchen timer. Tap Timer/Clock Press the Dial to start.
Beep Choice Press the Dial to confirm the selection. The oven has both "Beep On" and "Beep Off" mode. This unique function of your Panasonic microwave oven allows you to establish the initial non-cooking features of your oven. Press the Dial after first plugged in.
Steam Cooking Steam Cooking (continued) The oven can be programmed as a steamer to cook vegetables, fish, chicken and rice. There are 2 different Guidelines: steam settings available: Steam 1 (max) and Steam 2 (low). 1. There is no microwave power on the steam only program. 2.
Steam Shot Grilling This feature allows you to add steam during cooking (up to 3 minutes). Adding steam during cooking The grill system on the oven gives fast efficient cooking for a wide variety of foods e.g. chops, sausages, steaks, enhances the heat distribution and aids the rising process of breads, cakes and pastries.
Grilling Oven Cooking (continued) The oven can be used as an oven using the oven mode which uses top and bottom heat. For best results Notes: always place food in a preheated oven. When using oven mode, the Grill Tray can be placed in the upper or 1.
Oven Cooking Combination: Grill and Microwave (continued) Notes: Guideline to Oven Temperatures On the base of the oven in your own microwaveable and heatproof dishes, this mode is suitable for cooking lasagne, gratins, meat, potatoes. 1. If the oven has previously been used and it is For best results always place food in a preheated too hot to ferment dough on 30/40 °C, ‘HOT’...
Combination: Grill and Microwave Combination: Cooking with Steam (continued) (continued) Notes: 1. Preheating is not available for Combi 1, 2. once. 2. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn the Dial to increase or decrease the cooking time.
Combination: Cooking with Steam 3-Stage Setting (continued) Oven Accessory to Use This feature allows you to program 3-Stage continually. E.g.: Continually set [600 W] 2 minutes, [1000 W] 3 minutes and [Grill 3] 2 minutes. Combi 3,4: Steam + Microwave Directly on the base of the oven in a microwaveable and heatproof dish or alternatively you can use the Grill Tray in either of the shelf positions.
Sensor Reheat Programs Sensor Reheat Programs (continued) One Push Reheating Weight*/ Program Instructions This unique feature ‘the Genius’ built in sensor allows you to reheat a chilled meal with one push of the Dial. It Placement is not necessary to select the power level or cooking time. The built-in sensor measures the humidity of the food To reheat a frozen pre-cooked meal.
Auto Programs Auto Programs (continued) This feature allows you to cook most of your favourite foods by setting the serving/weight only. The oven Guidelines: determines the power setting, then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of food and then just The auto steam programs must only be used for foods described.
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Auto Programs Auto Programs (continued) (continued) 2. FRESH VEGETABLES 9. FRESH FISH FILLETS Program Accessory and Placement Serving/Weight To steam fresh vegetables e.g. carrots, broccoli, To cook fish fillets for one side grill e.g. salmon, cod, Re-bake Bread cauliflower, green beans. Fill water tank. Place haddock weighing a maximum 220 g each.
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Auto Programs Auto Programs (continued) (continued) 19. FROZEN BAGUETTE/FROZEN 15. CHILLED PIZZA 24. VEGETABLE PURÉE Lemon Mug Cake CRUSTY ROLLS ingredients For reheating and browning, chilled, pizza This program is suitable for cooking parsnips, To re-bake frozen baguettes and crusty rolls. For 1 serving (purchased).
Turbo Defrost Turbo Defrost (continued) With this feature you can defrost frozen foods according to the weight. Select the category and set the weight of the MEAT-PORTIONS food. The weight is programmed in grams. For quick selection, the weight starts from the minimum weight for each To defrost small pieces of meat, chicken portions, chops, steaks, minced meat.
Defrosting Chart Cleaning Setting F1. Drain Water Preparation for Freezing: 1. Heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags and freezer wrap are suitable. Water is pumped through the system to clean the pipes. The water is drained into the drip tray. 2. Freeze meats, poultry and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. To aid in separating layers, place Add 100 g of water to the water tank.
Cleaning Setting Cleaning Setting (continued) (continued) F2. System Cleaning F3. Deodorization The first stage of this program cleans the system with a citric acid solution. The second stage runs water through This feature is recommended for eliminating any odours from the oven. the system to rinse the pipes.
Cleaning Setting Before Requesting Service (continued) F4. Cavity Cleaning ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL: This feature is suitable for removing the build up of fat or grease in the cavity. The oven causes Some radio, TV, Wi-Fi, cordless telephone, baby monitor, bluetooth interference with my TV.
4. When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please consult the service center specified by demonstration mode. If it seems there is a problem with the oven, contact an authorized Service Centre. Panasonic. – 52 – – 53 –...
Care of your Microwave Oven Technical Specifications (continued) Clean with a soft sponge in water. Manufacturer Panasonic Model NN-DS59NB Power Supply 230 - 240 V~, 50 Hz Combination 8.3 A 1980 W Microwave 4.6 A 1050 W Grill 5.8 A 1400 W...
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Quick Guide to Operation Quick Guide to Operation (continued) Feature How to Operate Feature How to Operate To Set Clock (page 19) Tap twice Select hour Press once Select minute Press once Tap once Select power level Press once Select cooking time To Use Micro Power (page 23) To Set Kitchen Timer...
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Quick Guide to Operation Quick Guide to Operation (continued) (continued) Feature How to Operate Feature How to Operate To Use Sensor Reheat (One Push Reheating) Tap once Select power level Press once Select cooking time (page 36) When clock or colon is displayed, To Use Grill press the Dial to start.