Panasonic NN-A873SB Operating Instruction

Table of Contents

Before Operation

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .2

Cookware and Utensil Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 7

Installation and Earthing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 3

Feature Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 8

General Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 4

Feature Diagram - Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10

Microwaves and How They Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 5

Oven Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11

Cookware and Utensil Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-6

Cooking Modes : Heating Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11

Operation & Hints

Let’s Start to Use Your Oven! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Quick Guide to Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 To Set Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Operation Guide on the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 To Use Child Safety Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Microwave Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17 Grill Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Convection Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Guideline to Oven Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Convection + Grill Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Combination Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-28 Auto Sensor Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-31 Auto Weight Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-34 To set Standing Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 To change Cooking Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Maintenance

Care and Cleaning of your Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .9

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

106

Before Requesting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

36

 

 

Cooking Guide

Microwave Recipe Preparation and Techniques . . . . . . .

37-39

Vegetable Varieties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 76-84

Everyday Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40-44 Rice, Pasta and Cereal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 85-90

Soups, Snacks and Starters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

45-49 Cakes, Muffins and Biscuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 91-95

Fish and Shellfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50-55

Slices, Desserts and Pastries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

96-101

Poultry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

56-64

Micro-Made Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

102-104

Main Fare Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

65-75

 

 

Hints & Operation Operation Before

Maintenance

Guide Cooking

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Important safety instructions

Please read carefully and keep for future reference

Precautions to be taken when using Microwave Ovens for Heating foodstuffs

INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE

A microwave oven should only be used if an inspection confirms all of the following conditions:

1.The grille is not damaged or broken.

2.The door fits squarely and securely and opens and closes smoothly.

3.The door hinges are in good condition.

4.The metal plates of a metal seal on the door are neither buckled nor deformed.

5.The door seals are neither covered with food nor have large burn marks.

PRECAUTIONS

Microwave radiation from microwave ovens can cause harmful effects if the following precautions are not taken:

1.Never tamper with or deactivate the interlocking devices on the door.

2.Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, through a grille or between the door and the oven while the oven is operating.

3.Never place saucepan's, unopened cans or other heavy metal objects in the oven.

4.Do not let other metallic articles, e.g. fast food foil containers, touch the side of the oven.

5.Clean the oven cavity, the door and the seals with water and a mild detergent at regular intervals. Never use any form of abrasive cleaner that may scratch or scour surfaces around the door.

6.Always use the oven with the trays or cookware recommended by the manufacturer.

7.Never operate the oven without a load (i.e. an absorbing material such as food or water) in the oven cavity unless specifically allowed in the manufacturer’s literature.

8.For horizontally hinged doors, never rest heavy objects such as food containers on the door while it is open.

9.Do not place sealed containers in microwave ovens. Baby bottles fitted with a screw cap or a teat are considered to be sealed containers.

10.The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

11.Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

PRACTICAL HINTS

1.Before using CONVECTION, COMBINATION or GRILL function for the first time, wipe excessive oil off in oven cavity and operate the oven without food on Convection 250°C for 5 minutes. This will allow the oil that is used for protection to be burned off.

2.Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILL.

Use care when opening or closing door and when inserting or removing food and accessories.

WE CERTIFY THAT THIS MICROWAVE OVEN HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION 3, SUBCLAUSE(2),OF THE MICROWAVE OVENS REGULATIONS 1982.

MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

(This statement applicable only to New Zealand.)

WARNING

a)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.

b)It is dangerous for anyone other than a qualified service technician trained by the manufacturer to perform repair service.

c)If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord available only from the manufacturer.

d)Before use, the user should check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

e)Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

f)Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.

g)Accessory parts may become hot when the CONVECTION/COMBINATION/GRILL is in use. Children should be kept away.

2

Installation and Earthing Instructions

Important Instructions

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or excessive microwave energy:

1.Read all instructions before using microwave oven.

2.Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers - (for example, closed glass jars and sealed baby bottles with a teat) - may explode and should not be heated in a microwave oven.

3.Use this microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual.

4.As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

5.Do not operate this microwave oven, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

6.Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.

7.Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

8.Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

9.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

10.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

a)Do not overcook food. Carefully attend microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

b)Remove wire twist-ties from bags before placing bag in oven.

c)If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off at the wall switch, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

11.Do not remove outer panel from oven.

Earthing Instructions

This microwave oven must be earthed. In the event of an electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This microwave oven is equipped with a cord having an earthing wire with an earthing plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and earthed.

WARNING - Improper use of the earthing plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

Placement of Oven

1.The oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface more than 85 cm above the floor. The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible. For correct operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow. Allow 15 cm of space on the top of the oven, 10 cm at back and 5 cm on both sides. If one side of the oven is placed flush to a wall, the other side or top must not be blocked.

a)Do not block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat. If the oven overheats, a thermal safety device will turn the oven off. The oven will remain inoperable until it has cooled.

b)Do not place oven near a hot or damp surface such as a gas stove, electric range or sink etc.

c)Do not operate oven when room humidity is too high.

2.The surfaces of top, back and left side of the oven become hot during operation. Do not allow the mains cable to come in contact with the surface of the oven.

3.This oven was manufactured for household use only.

4.This oven may be built into a wall cabinet, if desired. This microwave oven is designed and approved for use only with a genuine Panasonic trim kit for Model number listed in the operating instructions (page 105). Installation with any other trim kit may void the warranty.

Circuit

Your microwave oven should be operated on a separate 10 A circuit from other appliances. Failure to do this may cause the power board fuse to blow, and/or food to cook slower. Do not insert higher value fuse in the power board.

Fan Motor Operation

After using the oven, the fan may rotate to cool the electric components. This is perfectly normal, and you can take food out of the oven while the fan operates.

Operation Before

3

General Instructions

General Use

1.Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

2.In order to maintain high quality, do not operate the oven when empty. The microwave energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven if no food or water is present to absorb energy.

3.If smoke is observed, press STOP/CANCEL pad and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

4.Do not dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in the oven. They may catch on fire.

5.Do not use recycled paper products, unless the paper product is labelled as safe for microwave oven use. Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires when used.

6.Do not use newspapers or paper bags for cooking.

7.Do not hit or strike control panel. Damage to controls may occur.

8.POT HOLDERS may be needed as heat from food is transferred to the cooking container and from the container to turntable. The turntable can be very hot after removing the cooking container from the oven.

9.Do not store flammable materials next to, on top of, or in the oven. It could be a fire hazard.

10.Do not cook food directly on the turntable unless indicated in recipes. (Food should be placed in a suitable cooking utensil.)

11.Do NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or other non-food products. Do NOT clean this oven with any product that is labelled as containing corrosive chemicals. The heating of corrosive chemicals in this oven may cause microwave radiation leaks.

12.When using the COMBINATION mode, never place any aluminum or metal container directly on the wire rack. Always insert a heatproof, glass plate, dish or metal tray between the wire rack and the aluminum container. This will prevent sparking that may damage the oven.

13.Do not to use the wire rack when cooking in the MICROWAVE mode only.

14.If the turntable is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water.

15.Look at the oven from time to time when the food is being heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic, paper or other combustible materials, as these types of containers may ignite if overheated.

Food

1.Do not use your oven for home canning or the heating of any closed jar. Pressure will build up and the jar may explode. In

addition, the microwave oven cannot maintain the food at the correct canning temperature. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume.

2.Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven.

3.Do not boil eggs in their shell and whole hard - boiled eggs. (unless otherwise stated in recipes.) Pressure will build up and the eggs will explode.

4.Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, tomatoes, whole squash and sausages are examples of foods with non porous skins. This type of food must be pierced before cooking, to prevent bursting.

5.When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken:

a)Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

b)Do not overheat.

c)Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through cooking time.

d)After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time, stirring again before carefully removing the container.

6.DO NOT USE A CONVENTIONAL MEAT THERMOMETER IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN.

To check the degree of cooking of roasts and poultry use a MICROWAVE THERMOMETER. Alternatively, a conventional meat thermometer may be used after the food is removed from the oven. If undercooked, return meat or poultry to the oven and cook for a few more minutes at the recommended power level. It is important to ensure that meat and poultry are thoroughly cooked.

7.COOKING TIMES given in the cookbook section are APPROXIMATE. Factors that may affect cooking time are preferred degree of moisture content, starting temperature, altitude, volume, size, shape of food and utensils used. As you become familiar with the oven, you will be able to adjust for these factors.

8.It is better to UNDERCOOK RATHER THAN OVERCOOK foods.

If food is undercooked, it can always be returned to the oven for further cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can be done. Always start with minimum cooking times recommended.

9.Extreme care should be taken when cooking popcorn. Cook for minimum time as recommended by manufacturer. Use the directions suitable for the wattage of your oven. NEVER leave oven unattended when popping popcorn.

11.Take care when heating food in foil trays. Trays should be no deeper than 2 cm and should not touch the sides of the oven walls. If you are unsure of the heating time, do not leave the oven unattended.

4

Microwaves and How They Work

Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves similar to those used by a radio, including AM, FM and CB. Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube (which is the heart of the microwave oven). From the magnetron tube, microwave energy is transmitted to the oven cavity. The microwaves are converted to heat in the food. The microwaves enter from the outside of the food and travel through the food. Continued cooking to the centre occurs by conduction.

Although pacemakers used to be affected by microwaves (as well as by other radio waves), they are now shielded and are not bothered by these interferences. This allows people with pacemakers to sit calmly by their radio or television and cook with microwave ovens.

When the microwaves come in contact with a substance, any one or a combination of three things may occur. They can be:

1.REFLECTED

2.TRANSMITTED

3.ABSORBED

Reflection

Metal substances REFLECT microwave energy because there is no absorption and there is no heating. This is why the oven interior is either stainless steel or paint-coated steel. This ensures that the microwaves are kept inside the cavity and evenly distributed throughout the food with the help of the turntable.

Transmission

Such substances as paper, glass and plastic TRANSMIT microwave energy and do not become hot except from food. Because these substances do not reflect or absorb microwave energy, they are ideal materials for microwave cooking containers.

Absorption

Food contains moisture and will ABSORB microwave energy, which causes the moisture molecules within the food to vibrate at an incredible rate (2,450,000,000 times per second). Friction, created by vibration, produces heat energy which is conducted throughout the food.

Operation Before

Cookware and Utensil Guide

It is important to use correct containers when cooking in a microwave oven. The following will help you to make the right selection.

How to Test a Container for Safe Microwave Oven Use

Fill a 1-cup glass measure with water and place it in the microwave oven along with the container to be tested; heat one minute on HIGH. If the container is microwave oven safe, it should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container becomes very hot, it has absorbed some microwave energy and should not be used. This test cannot be used for plastic containers.

Paper Products and Freezer Wrap

Waxed paper, paper plates, cups and napkins should not be used for heating or cooking food by Convection, Combination and Grill. Freezer wrap should not be used as it is not heat resistant and may melt. Paper towels, greaseproof paper and bake paper may be safely used for short periods of time for covering or lining.

Glass, Ceramic and China

Heat-Resistant glass cookware is invaluable in microwave cooking. Many of these items are readily available in most homes: glass jugs, mixing bowls, loaf dishes, covered casseroles, oblong baking dishes, pie plates and round or square cake dishes. Examples of this type of cookware are Pyrex® and Corningware®.

Dinnerware can be used for microwave heating. Many brands of dinnerware are microwave safe. Check the care information for reference to microwave use for dinnerware and serving pieces. If dinnerware is marked ovenproof, it frequently is safe to use in the microwave oven. However, to be sure, check by conducting a microwave dish test.

Several types of glassware and dinnerware are not recommended for use in the Microwave Oven. Do not use dishes with metallic trim or containers with metal parts. Do not use cups or mugs with glued on handles, as they may fall off with continued heating. Do not use delicate glassware. Although the glassware may be transparent to microwave energy the heat from the food may cause the glassware to crack.

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Cookware and Utensil Guide

Plastics

Plastic dishes, cups and some freezer containers should be used with care in a microwave oven. Choose plastic containers carefully, as some plastic containers may become soft, melt and scorch.

The majority of plastic dishes, even those designed for use in the microwave oven, are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat or sugar content, or for lengthy cooking time. Most microwave plastic dishes should not be used for longer than 3 to 5 minutes on HIGH power. These dishes, although not suitable for extended cooking, may be successfully used for defrosting or for use on lower power levels.

Cooking Bags designed to withstand boiling, freezing, or conventional heating are microwave safe. Prepare bags according to manufacturers' directions. When cooking by microwave, DO NOT use wire twist-ties to close bag. They can act as an antenna and cause arcing (sparks).

DO NOT COOK IN PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BAGS. Plastic Wrap such as GLAD WRAP® can be used to cover dishes in most recipes. Over an extended heating time, some

disfiguration of the wrap may occur. When removing plastic wrap "covers" as well as any glass lid, be careful to remove it away from you to avoid steam burns. After completion of cooking loosen plastic but let dish stand covered.

Foil lined containers, either cardboard or plastic, should NOT be used in the microwave oven as arcing could occur.

Metal twist-ties, either paper or plastic coated, should NOT be used on Microwave or Combination.

Frozen dinner trays can be used on Microwave if the container is no deeper than 2 cm and is filled with food. They may be used on Convection.

Metal skewers can not be used on Microwave as arcing may occur. Wooden skewers are readily available and give the same result.

Shells: Scalloped baking shells are best used during reheating and for short periods of cooking time only.

Thermometers are available for use in microwave ovens. DO NOT USE CONVENTIONAL MERCURY TYPE CANDY OR MEAT THERMOMETERS in food while cooking in the microwave oven or on Combination.

Jars and Bottles

Jars and Bottles can be used to warm food to serving temperature, if the lid is removed first. Cooking should not be done in these containers since most are not heat resistant and during extended heating times, heat from food would cause cracking or breaking.

Metal

Metal cookware or utensils, and those with metallic trim, should NOT be used on microwave. Since microwave energy is reflected by metal, foods in metal containers will not cook evenly. There is also the possibility of "arcing".

Although metal utensils must be avoided in microwave cooking, some metal can be helpful when used correctly.

Aluminium foil can be used safely, if certain guidelines are followed, to prevent overcooking. Small pieces of foil are used to cover areas such as chicken wings, tips of roasts, or other thin parts that cook before the rest of the recipe is finished. Make sure foil is attached securely and doesn't touch sides of oven; otherwise arcing may occur.

Straw, Wicker, and Wood

Straw and wicker baskets may be used in the microwave oven for a short period of time to warm rolls or bread. Large wooden utensils, such as bowls or cutting boards should NOT be used for prolonged heating as the microwave energy may cause the wood to become dry and brittle.

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Cookware and Utensil Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before

 

 

Microwave

 

Grill

 

Convection

 

Combination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aluminium foil

 

for shielding

 

yes

 

yes

 

for shielding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brown paper bags

 

no

 

no

 

no

 

no

 

Operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dinnerware

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

oven/microwave safe

 

yes

 

yes

 

yes

 

yes

 

 

non-oven, microwave safe

 

yes

 

no

 

no

 

no

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disposable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

paperboard containers

 

yes*

 

no

 

yes*(up to 220˚C)

 

yes*(up to 220˚C)

 

 

Glassware

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

oven glassware & ceramic

 

yes

 

yes

 

yes

 

yes

 

 

non heat resistant

 

no

 

no

 

no

 

no

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Metal cookware

 

no

 

yes

 

yes

 

yes**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Metal twist-ties

 

no

 

yes

 

yes

 

no

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oven cooking bag

 

yes

 

no

 

yes*

 

yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paper towels and napkins

 

yes

 

no

 

no

 

no

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plastic defrosting rack

 

yes

 

no

 

no

 

no

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plastic dishes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

microwave safe

 

yes

 

no

 

no

 

no

 

 

non microwave safe

 

no

 

no

 

no

 

no

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plastic wrap

 

yes

 

no

 

no

 

no

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Straw, wicker, wood

 

yes

 

no

 

no

 

no

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thermometers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

microwave safe

 

yes

 

no

 

no

 

no

 

 

conventional

 

no

 

yes

 

yes

 

no

 

 

Waxed paper

 

yes

 

no

 

no

 

no

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Check manufacturers’ recommendation, must withstand heat.

**Follow recipe instructions.

NOTE: See page 11 for accessories included.

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Feature Diagram

Glass Turntable

1.Do not operate the oven without Roller Ring and Glass Turntable in place.

2.Only use Glass Turntable specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute any other Glass Tray.

3.If Glass Turntable is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water.

4.Do not cook directly on Glass Turntable unless otherwise indicated. Always place food in a microwave-safe dish, or on a rack set in a microwave-safe dish.

5.If food or utensils on Glass Turntable touches the oven walls, causing the turntable to stop moving, the turntable will automatically rotate in the opposite direction. This is normal.

6.Glass Turntable can rotate in either direction.

Oven Window

External

Air Vents

Identification Plate

The oven model number and serial number are recorded here.

Oven Air Vents

Control

Panel

Door Safety

Lock System

2 Level Cooking

Roller Ring

Support Guides

1.

Roller Ring and oven floor

 

 

should be cleaned frequently to

 

 

prevent from excessive noise.

 

2.

Roller Ring must always be

 

 

used together with glass

 

 

turntable for cooking.

Door Release Button

Press to open the door.

Opening the door during cooking will stop the cooking process without cancelling the programme. Cooking resumes as soon as the door is closed and Start Pad is pressed. The oven light will stay on or turn on whenever the door is opened. It is quite safe to open the door at any time during a cooking program and there is no risk of microwave exposure.

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Care & Cleaning of your Microwave Oven

BEFORE CLEANING:

 

AFTER CLEANING:

Remove plug from outlet. If impossible, leave oven door

 

Be sure to replace the Roller Ring and Glass Turntable in

open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on.

 

the proper position and press Stop/Cancel Pad to clear

 

 

the Display Window.

 

 

 

Inside of the oven:

Wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended.

The grill in the oven has a self-clean catalytic lining. It is therefore not necessary to clean the radiant grill element or above the grill in the roof of the oven.

Glass Tray:

Remove and wash in warm soapy water or in a dishwasher, if grease accumulates, clean with a nonabrasive nylon mesh scouring pad and non-abrasive cleanser.

Outside oven surfaces and back vents.

Clean with a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into ventilation openings.

After using CONVECTION, GRILL or COMBINATION cooking the enamel walls of the oven should be cleaned with a soft cloth squeezed in soapy water. Particular care should be taken to keep the window area clean particularly after cooking by CONVECTION, GRILL or COMBINATION. Stubborn spots inside the oven can be removed by using a small amount of branded conventional oven-cleaner sprayed onto a soft damp cloth. Wipe onto problem spots, leave for recommended time and then wipe off. Avoid the microwave feed guide area, the roof of the oven, and the door. DO NOT SPRAY DIRECTLY INSIDE THE OVEN.

When GRILLING or cooking by COMBINATION or CONVECTION some foods may splatter grease onto the enamel oven walls. If the oven is not cleaned to eliminate this grease it can accumulate and cause the oven to ‘SMOKE’ during use. These marks will be more difficult to clean later.

Oven Door:

Wipe with a soft cloth when steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door. This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit or of microwave leakage.

Control Panel:

• If it becomes wet, clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on the Control panel.

Roller Ring and oven cavity floor:

Wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent water or window cleaner and dry. Roller Ring may be washed in mild soapy water or dishwasher. These areas should be kept clean to avoid excessive noise and scratching.

Maintenance

9

Feature Diagram - Control Panel

(1)Display Window

(2)Time Pads

(3)Micro Power pad ( page 15)

(4)Grill pad ( page 18)

(5)Convection pad ( page 19)

(6)Convection Grill Pad ( page 21)

(7)Combination pad ( page 22)

(8)Turbo Defrost pad ( page 16)

(9)More/Less/Weight Selection Control Pads

(10)Clock pad ( page 14)

(11)Timer pad ( page 35)

(12)Auto Sensor Microwave Program Pads ( page 29)

(13)Auto Sensor Combination Program Pads ( page 29 - 31)

(14)Auto Weight Combination Program Pads ( page 32 - 34)

(15)Start pad

One tap allows oven to begin functioning. If door is opened or STOP/CANCEL pad is tapped once during oven operation, START pad must again be pressed to restart oven.

(16)Stop/Cancel pad

Before cooking: One tap clears your instructions.

During cooking: One tap temporarily stops the cooking process. Another tap cancels all your instructions and time of day appears in display window.

(1)

 

 

 

Reheat/

AUTO

 

 

 

Froz. Reheat

SENSOR

 

 

 

 

 

1

10

 

 

(2)

h

min

Veg./

 

1

10

 

 

Root Veg.

 

 

min

sec

 

 

 

Micro Power

Fish/

 

 

Rice

 

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

Grill 1-2-3

Potato Bake/

 

(4)

 

 

Roast Veg.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convection

Chicken/

AUTO/

(5)

 

 

g

 

 

Chicken pcs.

 

 

Conv.+ Grill

 

 

(6)

 

 

Beef & Lamb/

 

 

 

 

Casserole

 

 

Combination

 

 

(7)

 

 

Pasta Bake/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Froz. Pizza

 

 

Turbo Defrost

Pastry/

 

 

Cake

 

(8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10)

 

 

 

 

 

Timer

Clock

g more

less

(11)

 

 

 

 

(16)

Stop/Cancel

Start

 

(12)

(13)

(14)

(9)

(15)

Prompters:

When a pad is pressed, a beep sound is heard and the corresponding letter or word(s) appear and roll across the screen. If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit does not or cannot accept the instruction. As each pad is pressed the corresponding word(s) roll across the screen. Words will automatically appear to prompt user to perform the next step. It is not necessary to wait for the words to appear before pressing pads for the next step. A two beep sound is heard between stages. At the end of any complete program, the oven will beep five times.

*The design of your control panel may vary from the panel displayed (depending on colour), but the words on the pads will be the same.

10

Oven Accessories

Glass Turntable

High Rack

low Rack

Metal Splatter

Metal Tray

Enamel Shelf

+ Roller ring

Tray

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Microwave

yes

 

no

 

no

no

no

no

Grill

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convection

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

Grill Convection

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combination

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

no

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cooking Modes: Heating Source

The diagrams shown below are examples of the accessories. It may vary depending on recipe/dish used.

Microwave

Grill

Grill Convection

Combination

Grill + Microwave

Convection + Microwave

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grill + Convection + Microwave

Convection

Microwave

Heater

Operation Before

11

Let’s Start to Use Your Oven!

1 Plug in

Plug into a 10 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to read your operating instructions.

 

 

Reheat/

AUTO

 

 

Froz. Reheat

SENSOR

 

 

 

1

10

 

 

h

min

Veg./

 

1

10

 

Root Veg.

 

min

sec

 

 

Micro Power

Fish/

 

Rice

 

Grill 1-2-3

Potato Bake/

 

 

 

Roast Veg.

 

Convection

Chicken/

AUTO/

 

 

g

 

 

Chicken pcs.

 

Conv.+ Grill

Beef & Lamb/

Casserole

Combination

Pasta Bake/

Froz. Pizza

Turbo Defrost

Pastry/

Cake

 

Timer Clock g more less

Stop/Cancel Start

2 Press Clock Pad

Set clock as a 12hr clock. Set time using time pads. Press clock pad again. (See page 14 for details).

3 Press Convection Pad

(This procedure is to burn off the oil used for rust protection in the oven.) Keep pressing this pad until 250C is in the display window. Remove all accessories from the oven.

4 Press Time Pad

Press 1 min pad until 5 minutes is displayed in the window.

5 Press Start Pad

The time will be displayed in the window and count down. The oven will beep at the end of the program. The oven is now ready to use. Caution: Grill elements and oven will be hot.

6 Demonstration Mode

This is to enable you to experiment setting various programs. (The letter D will always appear in the display window. This is to confirm that there is no microwave power produced and it is safe to use the oven without any food). To select this mode press the clock pad three times. “Demo mode press any key” will appear. To cancel press the clock pad a further three times.

7 Child Lock

To operate the child lock facility press the Start pad three times, this will deactivate the microwave. “Lock” will appear in the display and none of the controls will operate. The door, however, will still open. To clear child lock facility press Stop/Cancel three times.

12

Panasonic NN-A873SB Operating Instruction

Quick Guide to Operation

Feature

 

 

 

How to Operate

 

 

 

 

 

To Set Clock

Clock

 

 

1

10

 

 

 

 

 

Clock

 

 

h

min

Enter time of day.

 

( page 14)

 

 

 

 

1

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

min

sec

(Max 12:59)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Use

To Set:

 

 

Display

 

To Cancel:

 

 

 

Display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Child Safety Lock

Start

 

 

 

Stop/Cancel

 

 

 

 

 

( page 14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 x press

 

 

 

 

3 x press

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Use Micro Power

Micro Power

 

 

1

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

and Time Setting

 

 

h

min

 

 

 

 

 

Operation

 

 

 

 

1

10

 

 

 

 

Start

( page 15)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

min

sec

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Cook on Grill

For preheating:

 

 

After

 

For

 

1

10

 

 

 

 

 

Preheating

Cooking:

 

Grill 1-2-3

 

 

 

h

min

Start

( page 18)

 

 

Start

 

Place food

 

 

1

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

min

sec

 

 

 

 

 

 

in the oven.

 

 

 

 

&

 

For preheating:

 

 

After

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Cook on Convection

 

 

 

For

 

1

10

 

Hints

Convection

 

 

 

Preheating

Cooking:

 

 

Start

 

h

min

 

( page 19)

 

 

 

Place food

 

 

1

10

Start

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

min

sec

 

 

 

 

 

 

in the oven.

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Cook using

Conv.+ Grill

 

Grill 1-2-3

 

 

 

 

 

1

10

 

 

Convection + Grill

 

 

 

 

 

 

h

min

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start

 

 

 

Start

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

10

 

( page 21)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

min

sec

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Micro Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convection

 

 

 

1

10

 

 

 

 

To Cook by Combination

Combination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

h

min

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

( page 22-28)

 

 

Conv.+ Grill

 

 

 

1

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

min

sec

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grill 1-2-3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Reheat/cook using

eg.

Reheat/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto Sensor” pads

Froz. Reheat

 

 

 

 

Start

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

( page 29-31)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Cook using

eg.

Chicken/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

g

more

less

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto Weight” pads

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chicken pcs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start

 

( page 32 - 34)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Set

Set Desired

Timer

 

 

 

1

10

 

 

 

 

Cooking

 

 

 

h

min

 

 

 

 

Stand Time

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start

 

 

 

 

 

1

10

 

 

 

Programme.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

( page 35)

 

 

 

 

min

sec

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

To Set Clock

You can use the oven without setting the clock.

Display

Clock

1

10

 

Clock

 

 

h

min

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

min

sec

 

 

Press.

Enter time of day

 

Press.

 

 

using the Time Pads.

 

 

NOTES:

1.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.Max time available is 12:59. Clock is 12 hour only.

Operation guide on the Screen

To assist you in programming your oven, the following operation will appear on the screen. When you become familiar with your oven, the operation guide can be turned off.

To turn off:

Display

Timer

 

 

 

 

 

Press 3 times

 

To turn on:

Display

Timer

 

 

 

 

Press 3 times

 

Colon or time of day appears on the screen.

Colon or time of day appears on the screen.

To Use Child Safety Lock

This feature allows you to prevent operation of the oven; however, the door will open. You can set Child Lock when colon or time of day is displayed.

To Set:

Colon or time of day is displayed.

To Cancel:

Display

Start

Press 3 times.

Stop/Cancel

Press 3 times.

Display

Colon or time of day will reappear.

14

Microwave Cooking

Use of Accessory:

Glass Turntable

Micro Power

1

10

 

 

h

min

Start

 

1

10

 

 

 

min

sec

 

1 Select

Micro

Power

NOTE:

2 Set Cooking

Time

HIGH

up to 30 minutes

Others

up to 99 min. 90 sec.

Time can be entered 10 second intervals up to 5 mins then 1 min intervals.

3 Press

Cooking will start. The time in the display

window will count down.

1.For 2 or 3 stage cooking, before pressing Start Pad, repeat setting the Microwave power level and cooking time. e.g. Casserole:

Stage 1: Bring to boil 10 mins on High. Stage 2: Simmer 60 mins on M. Low. Stage 3: Keep Warm 10 mins on Low.

2.Stand time can be programmed after the Microwave power and time setting.

3.You can add to the cooking time during cooking, if required. Press 1 min pad to increase the cooking time. Time can be added in 1 minute increments up to maximum time available.

CAUTION: The oven will automatically work on HIGH microwave power if a cooking time is entered without the power level previously being selected.

Micro Power:

You can select different power levels for cooking foods at different speeds, refer to the chart below.

Power Level

Power

No. of Taps

Example of Use

 

 

 

 

HIGH

1000 W

1

Boil water, cook fresh fruit, vegetables, rice and pasta. Reheat soups, stews and

 

 

 

casseroles.

 

 

 

 

DEFROST*

270 W

2

Thaw foods.

MED HIGH

600 W

3

Cook poultry, meat, cakes and desserts. Heat milk.

MEDIUM

440 W

4

Cook pot roasts, casseroles and meatloaves, melt chocolate. Cook eggs and cheese.

 

 

 

Cook fish.

MED LOW

250 W

5

Simmer soups, stews and casseroles (less tender cuts.) Soften butter and cream cheese.

 

 

 

 

LOW

100 W

6

Keep cooked foods warm, simmer slowly.

 

 

 

 

* Refer to page 16.

Hints & Operation

15

Defrosting

Use of Accessory:

Glass Turntable

Preparation for Freezing:

1.Heavy-duty plastic wraps and bags, and freezer wraps are suitable.

2.Freeze meat, poultry and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. To aid in separating layers, place two pieces of wax paper between them.

3.Remove all air and seal securely.

4.Label package with type and cut of meat, date and weight.

5.Defrosting times given in the charts are for thoroughly frozen foods (i.e. at least 24 hours in freezer maintained at -18°C or lower).

Defrosting Technique:

1.Remove from wrapper and set on a roasting rack in a dish on Glass Turntable.

2.On Turbo Defrost, the oven will beep during defrosting.

At the beep: Turn over all meat, poultry, fish and shellfish. Break apart stewing meat, chicken pieces and minced meat. Separate chops and hamburger patties. Remove defrosted minced meat, stewing meat, poultry pieces or prawns etc. Shield thin ends, fat bones of roasts or poultry legs and wings with foil.

3.After defrosting: Large roasts may still be icy in the centre. Allow to stand for up to 1 hour in refrigerator to completely defrost.

To Defrost by Micro Power

Micro Power

1

10

h

min

1

10

Start

min

sec

 

1 Press Twice

2 Set Time

3 Press to

 

Refer to defrost chart on page 17.

start

To Defrost by Turbo Defrost

This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood by weight.

Turbo Defrost

g more less

 

 

 

Start

1 Press

2 Set Weight

3 Press

up to 3 kg. Weight can be entered in 10 g intervals. The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate.

Defrosting time appears in the display window and begins to count down.

16

Defrosting by Micro Power

Defrosting Chart (by setting micro power and time)

Food

Approx. Time

Instruction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEAT

per 500 g

 

 

 

Beef

 

 

 

 

 

 

minced beef

8

-

11

Turn meat over two or three times during defrosting.

 

 

Operation

roast: topside

12

-

15

 

 

 

 

 

beef tenderloin

12

-

15

Halfway through the defrost cycle break apart minced beef,

 

 

chuck or rump

10

-

13

separate chops and remove meat that is defrosted.

 

 

sirloin, rolled

11

-

14

 

 

 

steak

8

-

10

Shield edges and unevenly shaped ends of roasts halfway

 

 

miscellaneous

8

-

12

through the defrost cycle.

 

&

Pork/Lamb

 

 

 

 

 

roast

10

-

13

Large roasts may still be icy in the centre. Allow to stand.

 

Hints

chops

8

-

11

 

 

 

 

 

ribs

8

-

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POULTRY

 

 

 

Turn poultry over two to four times during defrosting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chicken

 

 

 

Halfway through the defrost cycle shield end of drumstick,

 

 

whole

10

-

13

wings, breast bones, and ends of poultry with foil.

 

 

pieces

8

-

11

 

 

 

fillets

8

-

10

Break apart chicken pieces and remove small pieces such as

 

 

Duck

10

-

12

wings, that may defrost before larger pieces.

 

 

Turkey

10

-

13

Rinse poultry under cold water to remove ice crystals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allow to stand for 5 to 10 minutes before cooking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FISH & SHELLFISH

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fish fillets

8

-

11

Halfway through the defrost cycle, turn whole fish or blocks of

 

 

Whole fish

9

-

12

 

 

fillets over. Also, break apart prawns or scallops.

 

 

Crab meat

8

-

10

 

 

Remove any pieces that are defrosted.

 

 

Lobster tails

8

-

10

 

 

 

 

 

Sea scallops

8

-

10

Allow to stand 5 to 10 minutes before cooking.

 

 

Green prawns

6

-

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

To Cook on Grill

Use of Accessory:

High Rack

Low Rack

Metal Tray on Glass Turntable

Metal Tray on Glass Turntable

There are three Grill settings available.

Grill 1(High) is ideal for grilling meat, chicken and fish fillets. Grill 2 (medium) and

Grill 3 (Low) are ideal for grilling whole fish and browning cheese and egg dishes.

Place Metal Tray under the rack to catch any excess fat or meat juices.

Grill 1-2-3

Start

1 Select

Grill

Power

Grill 1 (High) or Grill 2 (Medium) or Grill 3 (Low).

NOTE:

2 Press

The oven begins to preheat. Do not open the door during preheating.

Place the food on grill rack. At the completion of preheating, 3 beeps will be heard and “P” will blink in the display.

1

10

 

h

min

Start

1

10

 

min

sec

 

3 Set Time

(up to 99 mins. 90 secs.) Time can be entered in 10 second intervals. 1 h pad is inoperable.

4 Press

Cooking will start.

1.Place Metal grill rack correctly in the oven before preheating.

2.If the oven door is not opened after the completion of preheating, the oven will maintain the selected Grill Power for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, the oven will shut off automatically and revert to the time of day.

3.If preheating is not required for the food you are cooking, eliminate step 2.

CAUTIONS:

The oven will automatically work on HIGH microwave power if cooking time is entered without the Grill level previously being selected.

THE GRILL ACCESSORY AND SURROUNDING OVEN WILL GET VERY HOT. USE OVEN GLOVES.

18

To Cook on Convection

1 Level Convection:

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. Convection cooking temperatures start at 150°C, then count up in 10°C increments to 250°C then 40°C, 100°C, 110°C etc. Most conventional recipes will be suitable for use. Follow the minimum suggested cooking times and add additional time if required. Convection recipes are also available throughout the recipe section.

2 Level Convection:

2 Level Convection is available for when you wish to cook a larger quantity of food. The entire oven cavity may then be utilised. Use both the shelves supplied. When cooking with one or both of the shelves, remove all other accessories (glass turntable, roller ring, metal tray). Ensure that the shelves are inserted correctly and are secure before use.

Use of Accessory: 1 level cooking

or

Use of Accessory: 2 level cooking

 

Low Rack

 

 

Black Metal Tray

Glass Turntable

 

 

1 e.g.

Convection

Press Convection pad

2

 

 

Set the desired temperature

Start

 

Press Start

3

 

 

The oven begins to preheat. Do not open the door during preheating.

 

 

After preheating 3 beeps will be heard and “P” will blink in the display.

 

 

 

4

 

 

Place the food in the oven

h

min

*Set Cooking Time

 

1

10

 

 

1

10

(up to 9 hours and 99 minutes)

 

min

sec

 

* Time can be entered 1 min intervals. 10 sec. pad is inoperable.

5

Start

Press Start

 

 

Cooking will start.

NOTE:

1.Place Metal Tray on Glass Turntable correctly in the oven before preheating (if using low or high wire racks).

2.If the oven door is not opened after the completion of preheating, the oven will maintain the selected temperature for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, the oven will shut off automatically and revert to the time of day.

3.If preheating is not required for the food you are cooking, eliminate step 2.

4.When selected cooking time is less than one hour, the time counts down by minutes and seconds.

5.When selected cooking time is more than one hour, the time counts down by hours and minutes until only “1H 00 (1 hour)” remains. The display then counts down by minutes and seconds.

Hints & Operation

19

Guideline to Oven Temperatures

TEMP °C

USE

TEMP °C

USE

 

 

 

 

40°C

Proving Bread

 

 

 

 

180°C

Souffle, Sponge Sandwich

100°C

Pavlova

 

 

 

 

 

 

110°C

Meringues

190°C

Lemon Meringue Pie, Mince Pies, Stuffed

Chicken, Roulades

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

120°C

Slow dying Herbs

 

 

 

 

200°C

Choux Pastry, Scones, Bread, Sausage Rolls,

 

 

130°C

Large Rich Fruit Cakes

210°C

Vol-a-Vents, Roast Potatoes

 

 

220°C

 

 

 

140°C

To start Rich Fruit Cakes (then reduce)

 

 

 

150°C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

160°C

Gingerbread, Biscuits, Shortbread, Small

230°C

 

240°C

Biscuits

170°C

Tarts

250°C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For best results always place food in a preheated oven.

Don’t forget that for ease of programming of the most commonly used temperatures, your oven will start at 150°C and count up in 10°C stages to 250°C, then back to 40°C, then 100°C and 110°C etc.

Food is generally cooked UNCOVERED - unless it is a casserole or you wish to use roasting bags for joints.

CAUTIONS:

The oven will automatically work on HIGH Microwave Power if cooking time is entered without the oven temperature previously being selected.

THE ACCESSORIES AND SURROUNDING OVEN WILL GET VERY HOT. USE OVEN GLOVES.

20

To Cook on Convection + Grill.

Conv. + Grill cooking gives food extra crispness and colour, when reheating or cooking food. As the grill and the convection work simultaneously, Conv. + Grill can often reduce traditional cooking times.

Use of accessory:

 

High Rack

Low Rack

Metal Tray on Glass Turntable

Metal Tray on Glass Turntable

Conv.+ Grill

Grill 1-2-3

 

When using Conv. Grill the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray placed on top. Or the enamel shelf can be used, on the lower level when cooking larger quantities of food.

Start

1 Press Conv. +

 

2 Select the

Grill

 

Grill Power

Select the oven temperature. The

Grill 1

(HIGH)

oven starts at 150°C and then for

Grill 2

(Medium)

each press the temperature will

Grill 3

(Low)

count up in 10°C stages to 200°C,

 

 

then to 100°C, 110°C etc.

 

 

 

1

10

 

 

h

min

 

 

1

10

 

Start

min

sec

 

 

3 Press Start

to preheat

P will appear in the display window. When the oven is preheated the oven will beep and “P” will flash. Then open the door and put food inside.

4 Set Cooking Time

Press Time pads to enter cooking time. Maximum time is 9 hours and 99 minutes. The 10 sec. pad is inoperable.

NOTE:

5 Press

Start

Cooking will start.

1.Always place food in a preheated oen.

2.Food is cooked uncovered.

3.The accessories and the surrounding area will get very hot. Use oven gloves.

Hints & Operation

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To Cook on Combination:

There are three methods of cooking

1.Convection and Microwave

2.Grill and Microwave

3.Convection and Grill and Microwave

Combination cooking is ideal for several different foods. Microwave power cooks the food quickly, while the convection, grill or both browns the food.

Combination

or

or

Grill 1-2-3

Convection

Micro Power

Start

Conv.+ Grill

1 Press

2 Select first

3 Select

4 Press if

combination

cooking

microwave

preheating*

pad

mode

power

 

 

 

Options available

 

 

 

depend on first cooking

 

 

 

mode selected

 

1

10

 

h

min

 

1

10

Start

 

min

sec

 

4 Set Cooking

5 Press

time

 

Start

 

 

pad

* NOTE:

When placing food in the oven after preheating, just open the door using the Door Release Pad, because if STOP/CANCEL Pad is pressed the program may be cancelled. Then, if the time was entered, the oven would revert to cooking on microwave only.

CAUTIONS:

The oven will automatically work on HIGH microwave power if a cooking time is entered without the power level previously being selected.

Take care to use oven gloves when removing dishes from the oven - especially when turning or stirring foods as the oven walls and roof will be very hot.

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To Cook on Combination: Convection & Microwave

Combination cooking is ideal for roasting meats, poultry and cooking cakes, pastries and slices. Combination cooking automatically alternates between Convection and Microwave heating.

The advantage of Combination cooking is that it gives you the browning of Convection and often shortens the conventional cooking time. Time is also reduced as preheating is not required.

To calculate cooking time start by cooking for approximately 2/3 of the conventional cooking time and add additional time If required. For examples of recipes and cooking times, consult recipes in the recipe section.

Use of Accessory:

Glass Turntable + Metal Tray

When cooking by Combination, place dishes to be cooked on the Glass Turntable or Metal Tray. When roasting meat, the roasts may be placed directly on Low Rack.

Ovenproof cookware, including ceramic is suitable for use on Combination cooking. Cakes, slices, desserts etc, may be cooked in metal cookware providing there is suitable quantity of food to be absorbed by the microwave heat. For example, do not place a small amount of food in a large metallic dish as arcing may occur.

Cakes, slices, desserts etc. may be cooked in metal cookware. Do not place a small amount of food in a large metallic dish as arcing may occur.

1

 

 

 

Cakes, slices, desserts etc. may be

Combination

Press combination pad

cooked in metal cookware. Do not place a

small amount of food in a large metallic

 

 

 

 

dish as arcing may occur.

2

Convection

Set the desired convection temperature.

3

 

 

(100°C - 250°C)

 

Micro Power

Set the desired micowave power

4

 

 

Medium, medium low, low

 

h

min

Set Cooking Time

 

 

1

10

 

 

 

1

10

(up to 9 hours and 99 minutes) 10 sec pad is inoperable

 

 

min

sec

 

 

5

Start

Press Start

 

 

 

 

Cooking will start.

 

NOTE:

1.When selected cooking time is less than one hour, the time counts down by minutes and seconds.

2.When selected cooking time is more than one hour, the time counts down by hours and minutes until only “1H 00 (1 hour)” remains. The display then indicades count down by minutes and seconds.

Hints & Operation

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To Cook on Combination: Convection & Microwave

GUIDELINES

Food is usually cooked UNCOVERED.

After cooking it is important that the accessories are removed for cleaning before re-use and that the oven walls and floor are wiped with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease. DO NOT PUT ACCESSORIES IN THE DISHWASHER.

The chart below gives suggestions for Combination programs. For cooking times refer to cooking charts or a similar recipe in the book. It is not possible to use HIGH or DEFROST Microwave Power in this mode.

Press Combination Pad first, then select CONVECTION temperature.

Lastly, select Microwave Power and set cooking time.

Oven Temperature

Microwave Power

Use

 

 

 

230°C

MEDIUM LOW

Frozen Garlic Bread

Part-baked Rolls

 

 

 

 

 

230°C

LOW

Sausage Rolls, Apple Pie, Bread & Butter Pudding

 

 

 

220°C

MEDIUM LOW

Quiche, Frozen Lasagne, Cottage Pie, Fish Pie

 

 

 

190°C

MEDIUM LOW

Whole Chicken / Turkey

 

 

 

180°C

MEDIUM LOW

Joints Lamb - Beef

 

 

 

170°C

MEDIUM

Joints Pork

 

 

 

160°C

LOW

Cakes, Casseroles

 

 

 

Foods should always be cooked until browned and piping hot.

CAUTION:

ALWAYS USE OVEN GLOVES WHEN REMOVING DISHES FROM THE OVEN - ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING OR STIRRING FOODS, AS THE ACCESSORIES AND SURROUNDING OVEN WILL GET VERY HOT.

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To Cook on Combination: Grill and Microwave

This combination mode is suitable for foods that are normally grilled and for reheating small savoury items. Do not use this program with less than 200 g of food.

It is necessary to preheat when using this combination mode and food should always be cooked uncovered.

Use of accessory:

High Rack

Metal Tray on Glass Turntable

1

Combination

Press Combination Pad

2

Grill 1-2-3

Select Grill Power

3

 

Grill 1 ( high) Grill 2 (medium) Grill 3 (low)

Micro Power

Select desired Microwave Power

4

 

Medium, medium low, low

 

Press Start to Preheat

 

Start

“P” will appear in the display window. When grill is preheated “P” will flash and oven will beep.

 

 

Open the door and place the food into the oven.

NOTE:

If you preheat the grill as shown above, the microwave power will not operate until the time pads are entered.

After preheating just open the oven door and place food inside. Do not press Stop/cancel pad as you may cancel the program, then if time were entered the oven would revert to cooking on microwave only.

5

h

min

Set Cooking Time (10 sec pad is inoperable)

 

1

10

 

 

1

10

 

 

min

sec

 

6

Start

Press Start Pad

Hints & Operation

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To Cook on Combination: Grill and Microwave

GUIDELINES

Food is usually cooked UNCOVERED.

To turn food, press the door release pad, remove the grill accessories, turn the food, return to the oven, close the door and press Start. The oven will continue to countdown the remaining cooking time.

We suggest the following options for this combination mode.

Grill Setting

Microwave Power

Use

 

 

 

1

LOW

Sausages, Frozen Potato Products

 

 

 

2

MEDIUM LOW

Crumbed Fish

 

 

 

3

MEDIUM LOW

Reheating Snacks

 

 

 

4

LOW

Reheating small pastry items

 

 

 

NOTE: Foods should always be cooked until browned and piping hot

CAUTION:

ALWAYS USE OVEN GLOVES WHEN REMOVING DISHES FROM THE OVEN - ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING OR STIRRING FOODS, AS THE ACCESSORIES AND SURROUNDING OVEN WILL GET VERY HOT.

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To Cook on Combination: Convection + Grill and Microwave

This combination mode is very useful for foods which require quick browning or crisping.

Unsuitable foods are casseroles, meringues, pastries with sweet filling and foods containing whisked eggs.

It is not necessary to preheat when using this combination mode and food should always be cooked uncovered.

Use of accessory:

 

High Rack

Low Rack

Metal Tray on Glass Turntable

Metal Tray on Glass Turntable

1

Combination

Press Combination pad

2

Conv.+ Grill

Select Conv. + Grill

3

 

 

(150°C - 250°C)

Grill 1-2-3

Select desired Grill power

4

 

 

Grill 1 (high) Grill 2 (medium) Grill 3 (Low)

Micro Power

Select desired Microwave power

 

 

 

Medium, Medium Low, Low

5

h

min

Set cooking time

 

1

10

 

 

1

10

(10 sec. pad is inoperable)

 

min

sec

 

 

 

6

Start

Press Start pad

 

 

Cooking will start

Hints & Operation

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To Cook on Combination: Convection + Grill and Microwave

GUIDELINES

We suggest the following options for this combination mode.

Conv. + Grill

Grill

Microwave Power

Use

(oven temp.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

220°C

1

LOW

Small items normally grilled

 

 

 

 

220°C

2

LOW

Same as above but denser items

 

 

 

 

220°C

3

MEDIUM

Reheating savoury items

 

 

 

 

250°C

3

MEDIUM LOW

Frozen potato products

 

 

 

 

230°C

3

LOW

Garlic bread, pizza, fruit pies

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Foods should always be cooked until browned and piping hot

CAUTION:

ALWAYS USE OVEN GLOVES WHEN REMOVING DISHES FROM THE OVEN - ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING OR STIRRING FOODS, AS THE ACCESSORIES AND SURROUNDING OVEN WILL GET VERY HOT.

THE OVEN WILL AUTOMATICALLY WORK ON HIGH MICROWAVE POWER IF A COOKING TIME IS ENTERED WITHOUT THE POWER LEVEL PREVIOUSLY BEING SELECTED.

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Auto Sensor Program

These features allow you to cook or reheat foods automatically. There is no need to calculate cooking times or enter the weight of the food. As these programs are pre-programmed, the micro power level and/or combination setting is automatically preset for you. The humidity sensor will automatically calculate the cooking time also. Only foods described on each pad and listed below should be used. Foods should be within the recommended weight range.

Use of Accessory:

Low Rack

Glass Turntable

Metal Tray on Glass Turntable

Glass turntable

Low Rack / Metal Tray

For: Reheat, Frozen Reheat

For: Potato bake, Roast Vegetables

Vegetables, Root Vegetables, Fish, Rice.

 

 

Food

Min. Weight

Max. Weight

 

 

 

 

 

Reheat

200g

1000g

Automatic

Frozen Reheat

200g

1000g

Sensor

Vegetables

200g

1000g

(Cooked by

Root Vegetables

200g

1000g

microwave)

Fish

250g

1000g

 

Rice

100g

600g

 

 

 

 

Automatic

 

 

 

Sensor

Potato Bake

500g

1000g

(Cooked by

Roast Vegetables

500g

1000g

Combination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hints & Operation

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To use Auto Sensor Programmes:

e.g

Reheat/

Froz. Reheat

Start

1 Select the desired auto sensor program.

2 Press Start

After the burst of steam is detected by the SENSOR, the remaining cooking time appears in the display and begins to count down.

more less

More/Less pads

Preferences for food doneness vary with each individual. After having used Sensor Reheat/Sensor Cook a few times, you may decide you would prefer your food cooked to a different doneness. By using the More/Less pads, the programs can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.

Press More/Less pads after selecting category and before pressing Start pad.

For best results, follow these recommendations:

1.The Sensor Reheat / Sensor Cook work by detecting the amount of steam generated by the food being cooked. From the generated steam, the oven then calculates the remaining cooking time.

2.When an Auto Program has been selected, the category will appear in the display window.

3.The door should not be opened before the time appears in the display window.

4.When cooking time is longer than 60 minutes, the time will appear in hours and minutes.

5.Do not use plastic dishes with a snap closing lid or a pop top as a secure seal cannot be achieved and inaccurate results may occur.

6.Use glass, pyrex® or corning® ware dishes with fitted lids, or completely and securely cover with plastic wrap for best results.

7.If the oven has been previously used on CONVECTION, COMBINATION or GRILL, and it is too hot to be used on a Sensor Program, a “HOT” will appear in the display window. The cooling fan will operate to cool the oven rapidly. After the “HOT” disappears, the program may be used. If you are in a hurry, cook food manually i.e. select Micro Power Level and cooking time yourself.

8.Auto sensor programs can not work within 3 minutes after plug-in.

9.Before placing food in oven make sure the glass turntable is dry to ensure the best cooking results.

10.Only cook foods within the recommended weight range shown over the page.

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