Panasonic NN-C994S User Manual

Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.

Operating Instructions

Microwave/Convection Oven

Model NN-C994S

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PRECAUTIONS

TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result

in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. Under normal conditions, the oven will not operate with the door open.

(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner

residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

properly and that there is no damage to the following: (1) door (bent) (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened) (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired, by anyone except properly qualified service

personnel.

The serial number of this product may be found on Model No. the right side of the oven door opening. You should note the model number and the serial Serial No. number of this oven in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your Date of Purchase purchase for future reference.

CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installation and Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . 4

Outline Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cooking Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

To Use Child Safety Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Quick Min Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

To Set Popcorn Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

To Set Inverter Turbo Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Microwave Power & Time Selection. . . . . . . . . 10

To Use Keep Warm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Bake with Time Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Broiling with Time Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Combination Cooking with Time Selection. . . . 12

To Use Sensor Reheat (by Microwave) . . . . . . 13

Sensor Cooking

(by Microwave/Combination) . . . . . . 13

Auto Convection (by Combination) . . . 14

Auto Convection (by Bake) . . . . . . . . . 14

To Set Timer (To use as a kitchen timer). . . . . 15

Care of Your Microwave/Convection Oven . . . 15

Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Warranty & Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Important Safety Instructions

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. Read and follow “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY”, found on page 2.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 4.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers (for example, closed glass jars) may explode and should not be heated in this oven.

6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapours in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. Do not allow children to use this appliance, unless closely supervised by an adult.

8. 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.

9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized Panasonic Servicentre for examination, repair or adjustment.

10.Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.

11.Do not store, or use, this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

12.Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

13.Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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

15.When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

16.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: (a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

(b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

bags before placing bag in oven.

keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

(d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.

Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

17.To avoid the possible risk of a burn, the appliance must not be used in areas such as island-type countertops where the rear surfaces would be exposed to user contact and the appliance must be placed more than 92 cm above the floor.

General Use

1. DO NOT tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to, the door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. DO NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs should only be done by qualified service personnel.

2. DO NOT use the microwave function when the oven is empty. The microwave energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven causing overheating, if no food or water is present to absorb energy.

3. DO NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or other non-food products.

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 the control panel. Damage to the controls may occur.

8. DO NOT store flammable materials next to, on top of, or in the oven. These could be fire hazards.

9. POT HOLDERS may be needed when handling dishes. Heat is transferred from the hot food to the cooking container and from the cooking container to the Ceramic Tray. Ceramic Tray can be very hot after removing cooking container from oven.

10.Before using the BAKE, COMBINATION or

BROIL functions for the first time, wash the interior with a soapy cloth, then operate the oven without food, on BAKE, for 20 minutes at 230°C (450°F). This will allow the oil that is used for rust protection to be burned off.

11.Door and exterior will get hot during BAKE, COMBINATION and BROIL. Please handle door carefully.

12.Use extreme caution when removing oven accessories or cooking containers from oven or disposing of hot grease.

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Examine Your Oven

Unpack the oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notify dealer immediately if oven is damaged. DO NOT install if the oven is damaged.

Placement of Your Oven

1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface. For proper operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow. Allow 8 cm (3") of space on both sides of the oven and 15 cm (6") of space on top of the oven. 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 the oven near a hot, damp

surface such as a gas or electric range, or dishwasher.

c. DO NOT operate the oven when room

humidity is too high.

2. This oven was manufactured for household use only.

3. This oven may be built into a wall cabinet, if desired, by using the proper trim kit, which may be purchased from a local dealer. Follow all installation instructions packed with kit. (Trim Kit Model No. ☛ see page 15)

Grounding Instructions

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

WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug

can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if it is uncertain whether the appliance is properly grounded or not. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a three-wire extension cord that has a three blade grounding plug, and a three-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord should be equal to, or greater than, the electrical rating of the appliance.

Fan Motor Operation

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

Wiring Requirements

1. The oven must be on a SEPARATE CIRCUIT. No other appliance should share the circuit with the microwave oven. If it does, the branch circuit fuse may blow or the circuit breaker may trip, or the food may cook slower than recommended in this manual.

2. The VOLTAGE used must be the same as specified on this microwave oven (120 V, 60 Hz). Using a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other accident causing oven damage. Using a lower voltage will cause slow cooking. Panasonic is NOT responsible for damage resulting from the use of the oven with other than specified voltage.

3. The oven must be plugged into at least a 15 AMP, 120 VOLT, 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET. Where a standard two-prong outlet is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong outlet.

Ceramic Tray

1. DO NOT operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Ceramic Tray in place.

2. Only use the Ceramic Tray specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute any other Ceramic Tray.

3. If the Ceramic Tray is hot, allow it to cool before cleaning or placing it in the water.

4. DO NOT cook directly on the Ceramic Tray. Always place food in a microwave-safe dish, or on a rack set in a microwave-safe dish.

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

6. The Ceramic Tray can turn in either direction.

Roller Ring

1. The Roller Ring and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise.

2. The Roller Ring must always be used with the Ceramic Tray.

3. Always replace the Roller Ring and Ceramic Tray in their proper positions.

Oven Racks

Use these racks for Bake, Broil or Combination cooking to elevate food for proper heating. May also be used during Microwave cooking. Arcing may occur if a metal container is used. If this occurs, stop the cooking, change the container and re-start the program.

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Installation and Grounding Instructions

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Utensils

1. MICROWAVE BROWNING DISHES or GRILLS are designed for microwave cooking only. Do not use on browning cycle or on rack. Preheating times vary depending on the size of the browning dish and food being cooked. Always follow instructions provided by the browning dish or grill manufacturer. DO NOT PREHEAT THE BROWNING DISH FOR MORE THAN 6 MINUTES in the microwave.

2. METAL CONTAINERS or dishes with metallic trim should not be used during Microwave or Combination cooking. Arcing (sparking) may occur.

3. METAL TWIST-TIES should not be used for Microwave or Combination cooking, Arcing will occur.

4. DO NOT use SEALED JARS or NARROW NECK bottles for cooking or reheating. They may shatter.

5. DO NOT use CONVENTIONAL THERMOMETERS for Microwave or Combination cooking. They may cause arcing. DO NOT use a Microwave meat thermometer for Combination cooking or Bake cooking. It may melt.

6. Remove PLASTIC WRAPS, before cooking or defrosting in the oven.

7. If an oven cooking bag is used, prepare according to the package directions. Do not use a wire twist-tie to close bag. Instead, use a plastic tie, a piece of cotton string or a strip cut from the open end of the bag. Make six 1 cm (

⁄2") slits by the closure. Place oven cooking bag in a dish slightly larger than the food being cooked.

8. When using foil, skewers, racks or utensils made of metal in the oven for Microwave or Combination cooking, allow at least 2.5 cm (1") of space between the metal material and interior oven walls. If arcing occurs, remove the metal material (skewers, etc.) and/or transfer to a nonmetallic container. Do not use with rack.

9. Do not use paper bags or recycled paper products in the microwave oven.

10.Do not use paper towels or cloths which contain a synthetic fiber woven into them, such as nylon. The synthetic fiber may cause the towel or cloth to ignite. Use paper towels with caution.

11.The oven door and interior walls will get hot during cooking.

12.Cooking utensils get hot during cooking. Use potholders when removing utensils from the oven or when removing lids or plastic wrap covers from cooking utensils to avoid burns.

13.The Ceramic Tray will get hot during cooking. It should be allowed to cool before handling or before using paper products, such as paper plates, napkins or microwave cooking.

14.Utensils for Combination setting, should be heatsafe, microwaveable dishes.

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 proper canning temperature. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume.

2. Small quantities of food or foods with low moisture content can dry out, burn or catch on fire when overheated. If a fire occurs, turn the oven off and leave the oven door closed. Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

3. Popcorn can be popped in a suitable, microwaveable cornpopper using the manufacturer’s directions OR prepackaged bags of Microwave popcorn can be used with the preset “Popcorn” Pad program. Always follow the package directions.

4. Do not attempt to deep fry in your microwave oven. Temperature cannot be controlled and fat will erupt. Many microwave utensils cannot withstand the temperatures of heated oil, resulting in shattering or melting.

5. Do not boil eggs in their shell in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up and the eggs will explode.

6. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks and whites, whole squash and sausages are examples of foods with nonporous skins. This type of food must be pierced before cooking, to prevent bursting.

7. Use fresh potatoes, and cook until just done. The potatoes will still feel soft to the touch, but firm when pierced with a fork. Overcooking causes dehydration and may cause a fire.

8. Heated liquids can erupt if not mixed with air. Do not heat liquids in your microwave oven without first stirring. Over-heated liquids will erupt.

9. Heat only 1 frozen dinner or entree in the oven at a time. If the dinner or entree is heated in a foil tray, leave at least 2.5 cm (1") of space between the foil tray and the oven walls.

10.Drying meats, fruits, vegetables and herbs is not recommended.

11.Do not use the oven for any reason other than the preparation of food.

12.Do not leave the oven unattended when in use.

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