Panasonic NN-CD58JSGPG operation manual

Operating Instructions and Cookbook

Convection/Grill/Microwave Oven

Model No. NN-CD58JS

For domestic use only

Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference

Important Notice

Weight

½ oz -

1 oz -

2 oz -

3 oz -

4 oz -

5 oz -

6 oz -

7 oz -

8 oz -

9 oz -

10 oz -

11 oz -

12 oz -

13 oz -

14 oz -

15 oz -

1 lb/16 oz -

Capacity

½ tsp -

1 tsp -

1 tbsp -

¼ pt -

½ pt -

¾ pt -

1 pt -

1¾ pt -

15 g

25 g

50 g

75 g

100 g

150 g

175 g

200 g

225 g

250 g

275 g

300 g

350 g

375 g

400 g

425 g

450 g

3 ml

5 ml

15 ml

150 ml

300 ml

450 ml

600 ml

1 litre

The IEC (60705) power output (watts)

The heating category for small

Microwave symbol

packs of food

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.

Your oven is rated 1000 Watts (IEC). When using other cookbooks remember to adjust cooking times accordingly. The symbol indicates the heating category for your oven when cooking or reheating convenience foods.

Your oven is rated ‘E’, which is very efcient. It is therefore

very important that you refer carefully to the packet instructions on convenience foods.

Some packet instructions only display information for B or D rated ovens. We therefore provide additional guidelines for reheating and cooking on pages 65-81 of this book.

Always check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening the door. After checking the progress of the foods, press Start to continue the cooking time.

Failure to follow the instructions given in this Operating

Instructions and Cookbook, may affect the recipe result and in

some instances may be dangerous.

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0344 844 3899

Selected Spares and Accessories:

Order direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Communications Centre number above.

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Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic appliance.

Contents

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Important Safety Instructions . . . . 9-10

Disposal of Old Equipment........10

Before Using your Oven .........11

Placement of your Oven .........12

Care & Cleaning of your

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

Maintenance of your Oven .......14

Parts of your Oven. . . . . . . . . . . .15-16

Important Information - Read

Carefully ...................17-19

Microwaving Principles ..........20

General Guidelines ...........21-23

Containers to Use ............24-25

Cooking Modes ..............26-27

Control Panels ................. 28

Let's Start to Use your Oven ......29

Setting the Clock ...............30

Operation Guide Setting .........30

Microwave Cooking and

Defrosting ..................31-32

Auto Weight Defrost

- Chaos Defrost .............33-34

Defrosting Guidelines ........... 34

Defrosting Using Defrost

Microwave and Time ............35

Defrosting Chart Using Defrost

Microwave and Time ............36

Using the Quick 30 Function ......37

Using the Add Time Function. . . . . . 37

Grilling .....................38-39

Convection Cooking ..........40-41

Combination Cooking .........42-43

Combination 1. Convection and

Microwave ..................44-45

Combination 2. Grill and

Microwave ..................46-47

Multi-stage Cooking ............ 48

Using the Timer .............49-50

Auto Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-54

Junior Menu Programs ........55-57

Auto Cook Programs .........58-59

Auto/Roast Programs .........60-62

Cooking and Reheating

Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63-64

Reheating Charts ............65-70

Cooking Charts ..............71-81

Recipes

Increasing and Decreasing

Recipes ......................82

Using Recipes From Other Books .. 82

Cooking for One ...............82

Soups and Starters ...........83-84

Fish .......................85-87

Meat and Poultry .............88-93

Pasta, Rice and Beans ........94-95

Cheese and Egg Dishes .......96-97

Vegetables and Vegetarian ....98-102

Sauces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103-104

Pastry ......................105

Baking ...................106-107

Desserts .................108-111

Preserves ................112-113

Junior Recipes ............114-116

Questions and Answers ......117-118

Technical Specication ......... 119

Safety Instructions

� Important safety instructions. Before operating this oven,

please read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference.

� This appliance can be used by children aged from

8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction by a person responsible for their safety concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Keep the

appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

� When this oven is installed, it should be easy to isolate

the appliance from the electricity supply by pulling out the plug or operating a circuit breaker.

� If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualied

person in order to avoid a hazard.

� Warning! 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.

Safety Instructions

� Warning! Do not attempt to 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 the outer panel from the oven which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

Repairs should only be by a qualied service person.

� Warning! Liquids and other foods must not be heated in

sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

� Warning! Do not place this oven near an electric or gas

cooker range.

� Warning! 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. Ensure that children do not touch the hot outer casing after operation of the oven.

� This oven is intended for Counter-top use only. It is not

intended for built-in use or for use inside a cupboard.

For Countertop use:

� Oven must be placed on a at, stable surface

85 cm / 33 ½ inch above oor level, with rear of oven

placed against a back wall. For proper operation, the

oven must have sucient air ow. i.e. 5 cm /2 inch at one

side, the other being open; 15 cm /6 inch clear over the top; 10 cm /4 inch at the rear.

� When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check

the oven frequently as these types of containers ignite if overheated.

Safety Instructions

� If smoke is emitted or a re occurs in the oven, press

Stop/Cancel button and leave the door closed in order to

stie any ames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut o

power at fuse or circuit breaker panel.

� This appliance is intended to be used in household

applications only.

� Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed

eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container.

� The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to

be stirred or shaken. The temperature has to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.

� Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole hard-boiled

eggs by microwave. Pressure may build up and the eggs may explode, even after the microwave heating has ended.

� The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food

deposits removed.

� Clean the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal

areas regularly. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to the oven walls, door seals and door seal

areas wipe o with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be

used if they get very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasive is not recommended.

� Do not use commercial oven cleaners.

� When using the grill, convection or combination

mode, some foods may inevitably splatter grease on to the oven walls. If the oven is not cleaned occasionally, it may start to “smoke” during use.

Safety Instructions

� Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could

lead to deterioration of surfaces that could aect the

life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

� A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning the

appliance.

� Warning! The accessible parts may become hot in grill,

convection and combination use. Young children

should be kept away. Children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.

� Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet

and the oven door will get hot during grill, convection, or combination functions, take care when opening or closing the door and when inserting or removing food and accessories.

� The oven has a heating element situated in the top of

the oven. After using either the grill, convection or combination functions, the inside surfaces of the oven

will be very hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching any of the inside surfaces near the heating element inside the oven. N.B. After cooking by these functions, the

oven accessories will be very hot.

� This appliance is not intended to be operated by means

of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

� In case of electronic failure, oven can only be turned o at

the wall socket.

� Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave

ovens.

Safety Instructions

� Do not use harsh, abrasive cleaners or sharp metal

scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.

� The microwave oven is intended for heating food and

beverages only. Take care when heating foods low in moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, biscuits and

pastries. These can easily burn, dry out or catch on re if

cooked too long. We do not recommend heating foods low in moisture such as popcorn or poppadoms.

� Drying of food, newspapers or clothing and heating of

warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloths, wheat bags, hot water bottles and similar may lead to risk of

injury, ignition or re.

� The oven lamp must be replaced by a service technician

trained by the manufacturer. Do not attempt to remove

the outer casing from the oven.

� Caution! In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent

resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly

switched on and o by the utility.

Important Safety Instructions

Read carefully and keep for future reference.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your

safety and convenience, which may be marked, and rated, 13 amps.

A 13 amp fuse is tted acording to the type of mains plug tted.

Should the fuse need to be replaced,

please ensure that the replacement fuse has the correct rating for the

type of mains plug tted and that it is

approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

Warning!

If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover omitted. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

How to replace the fuse

Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

If the tted moulded plug is

unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home then the fuse should be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safely and an

appropriate one tted. There is a

danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be tted, please

observe the wiring code as shown

opposite. If in any doubt, please consult a qualied electrician (For U.K.

Models only).

Warning!

This appliance must be earthed.

Important!

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green-and-yellow: Earth. Blue: Neutral. Brown: Live.

As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings

identifying the terminals in your plug,

proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured greenand-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol

- or coloured green or green-and-

yellow.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

When this oven is installed it should be easy to isolate the appliance from the electricity supply by pulling out the plug or operating a circuit breaker.

Voltage & Power

The voltage used must be

the same as specied on this

microwave oven. Using a higher voltage than that which is

specied is dangerous and may result in a re or other type of

accident causing damage.

Important Safety Instructions

Do not immerse cord, plug or oven in

water. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or work top. Do not plug your oven in via an extension cable as this can be dangerous. It is important to plug the oven directly into a wall socket.

Disposal of Old Equipment

Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems

This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying

documents means that used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take

them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.

The back of the appliance heats up during use. Do not allow the cord to be in contact with the back of the appliance or cabinet surface.

By disposing of them correctly, you will

help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.

For more information about collection

and recycling, please contact your local

municipality.

Penalties may be applicable for

incorrect disposal of this waste, in

accordance with national legislation.

Before Using your Oven

Examine your Oven

1. Unpack 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 unit is damaged. Do not install if unit is damaged.

Guarantee

2. Your receipt is your guarantee,

please keep safely.

Cord

3. If the supply cord of this

appliance is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer or

it’s service agent or a similarly qualied person in order to avoid

a hazard.

Note

The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas. If these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer.

4. Before using grill, convection

or combination function for the

rst time operate the oven without

food and accessories (including glass turntable and roller ring) on Convection 220 °C for 5 minutes. This will allow the oil that is used for rust protection to be burned off. This is the only time that the oven is operated empty (except when preheating).

Caution! Hot Surfaces

Exterior oven surfaces,

including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during Combination/ Grill/Convection. Do not operate the oven empty apart from point 4 above and when preheating. The appliance must not be operated by microwave or combination including microwave without food in the oven. Operation when empty will damage the appliance.

During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven. The accessible parts may become hot in combination use. Young children less than 8 years of age should be kept away. Children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.

Placement of your Oven

This oven is intended for countertop use only. It is not intended for built-in use or for use inside a cupboard. The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet.

15 cm/6″

5 cm/2″

1. Oven must be placed on a at,

stable surface 85 cm / 33 ½ inch

above oor level, with rear of oven

placed against a back wall. For

proper operation, the oven must have sufcient air ow, i.e. 5 cm / 2 inch at one side, the other being

open; 15 cm / 6 inch clear over the top; 10 cm / 4 inch at the rear.

10 cm/4″

Open

2. Do not place the microwave oven

3. Do not block the air vents on the

4. This appliance is intended to be

Care & Cleaning of your Oven

Important

It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is kept clean and wiped out after each use. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of a surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

1. Switch the oven off before cleaning and unplug at socket if possible.

2. Keep the inside of the oven, door

seals and door seal areas clean.

When food splatters or spilled

liquids adhere to oven walls, door

seals and door seal areas wipe off with a damp cloth. Mild detergent

3. After using grill, convection or

on a shelf directly above a gas or electric hob. This may be a safety hazard and the oven may be damaged.

sides and back of the oven. If these openings are blocked during operation the oven may overheat. In this case the oven is protected by a thermal safety device and resumes operation only after cooling down. The oven will remain inoperable with a blank display until it has cooled.

used in household applications only.

may be used if they get very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended. Take care when cleaning around the waveguide cover.

combination cooking, the walls

of the oven should be cleaned with a soft cloth and soapy water. Particular care should be taken to keep the window area clean especially after cooking by grill, convection or combination. Stubborn spots inside the oven can be removed by using a small amount of conventional ovencleaner sprayed onto a soft damp

cloth. Wipe onto problem spots,

leave for recommended time and then wipe off. Do not spray

directly inside the oven.

Care & Cleaning of your Oven

4. After use, the oven interior

should be wiped out to remove any remaining water in order to reduce the risk of corrosion to the cavity and door. The cavity and door can be damaged by abrasive cleaners and sharp objects so care must be taken to avoid damage caused in this way. If the cavity or door become damaged the lining may begin to corrode. Providing the above precautions are taken regarding the cleaning and care of your oven the life of the cavity and door may be extended.

5. The outside oven surface should be cleaned with a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the operating

parts inside the oven, water should

not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings.

6. If the control panel becomes dirty,

clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not

use harsh detergents or abrasives on the control panel. When

cleaning the control panel, leave

the oven door open to prevent the oven from accidentally turning on. After cleaning press Stop/Cancel pad to clear display window.

7. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they

can scratch the surface, which may

result in shattering of the glass.

8. Keep air vents clear at all times Check that no dust or other material is blocking any of the air vents on

the top, bottom or rear of the oven.

If air vents become blocked this could cause overheating which would affect the operation of the oven and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

9. If steam accumulates inside or

around the outside of the oven

door, wipe with a soft cloth. This

may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit or microwave leakage.

10. It is occasionally necessary to

remove the glass turntable for cleaning. Wash the turntable in warm soapy water. Do not place in the dishwasher.

11. The roller ring and oven cavity oor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe

the bottom surface of the oven,

particularly the turntable spindle

and the area surrounding this, with

mild detergent and hot water then dry with a clean cloth. The roller ring may be washed in mild soapy water.

After removing the roller ring from

cavity oor for cleaning, be sure to

replace it in the proper position.

12. When grilling or cooking by

convection or combination, some

foods may splatter grease onto the 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 difcult to clean

later.

13. A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning.

14. Users are advised to avoid any downward pressure on the microwave door when in the open position. There is a safety risk that the oven will tilt forward.

Maintenance of your Oven

Service

1. When your oven requires a service call your local Panasonic engineer (Customer Communications Centre on 0344 844 3899 can recommend an

engineer).

Door Seals

2. Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to

door, control panel housing, safety

interlock switches or any other part of the oven. Do not remove outer panel from oven. The door seals and door seal areas should always be kept clean – use a damp cloth.

Oven Light

3. The oven lamp must be replaced by a service technician trained by the manufacturer. Do not attempt to remove the outer casing from the oven.

Selected Spares and Accessories

4. These may be ordered direct; on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer

Communications Centre on 0344 844 3899. Most major credit

and debit cards accepted. Ensure you quote the correct model number.

Warning!

It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

Parts of your Oven

1. Do not operate the oven without the roller ring and glass turntable in place.

2. Only use the glass turntable

specically designed for this oven.

Do not substitute with any other glass turntable.

3. If glass turntable is hot, allow to

cool before cleaning or placing in water.

4. Do not cook directly on glass turntable. Always place food in a microwave safe dish. The only exception to this is when cooking jacket potatoes on microwave only.

5. If food or utensils on the glass turntable touch the oven walls this will cause the turntable to stop moving. It will then automatically rotate in the opposite direction.

This is normal. Open oven door,

reposition the food and restart.

6. The glass turntable can rotate in either direction. The maximum weight that can be placed on the turntable is 4 Kg (8 lb 14 oz) (this includes total weight of food and dish).

8. The metal accessories provided

must only be used as directed for grilling convection and combination cooking. Never use them on microwave only. Do not use if operating the oven with less than 200 g (7 oz) of food on a manual combination program. Failure to use

accessories correctly could damage your oven.

9. Arcing may occur if the incorrect

weight of food is used, a metal

container has been used

incorrectly, or the accessories have been damaged. If this occurs, stop

the machine immediately. You can continue to cook by grill or

convection only.

10. Always refer to instructions for correct accessories to use on all programs. The glass turntable and roller ring are the only accessories used for microwave cooking. For convection and combination cooking the enamel tray must always be in place on the glass turntable (unless stated).

7. While cooking by microwave or combination the turntable may vibrate. This will not affect cooking performance.

Parts of your Oven

1. Door release

Press to open the door. When you

open the oven door during cooking, the cooking is stopped temporarily without clearing earlier made settings. The cooking is resumed as soon as the door is closed and Start button pressed.

2. See-through oven window

3. Door safety lock system

4. Oven lamp

5. Waveguide cover

(do not remove)

6. External oven air vents

7. Control panel

8. Power supply cord

9. Plug

10. Identication plate

14 11

11. Glass turntable

The glass turntable and roller ring are the only accessories used for microwave cooking.

12. Roller ring

(i).The roller ring and oven oor

should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise. (ii).The roller ring must always be used together with the glass turntable for cooking.

13. Heating elements

14. Caution label (hot surfaces)

15. Menu label

16. Wire rack

17. Enamel tray

18. Warning label

13 4

Note

1. The illustration is for reference only.

2. The glass turntable, wire rack and enamel tray are the only accessories with this

oven. All other cooking utensils mentioned in this manual must be purchased separately.

Important Information - Read Carefully

Safety

If smoke is emitted or a re occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel button

and leave the door closed in order to

stie any ames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at fuse or circuit

breaker panel.

Short Cooking Times

As microwave cooking times are much shorter than other cooking methods it is essential that recommended cooking

times are not exceeded without rst

checking the food.

Cooking times given in the cookbook are approximate. Factors that may affect cooking times are:

preferred degree of cooking, starting temperature, altitude, volume, size and

shape of foods and utensils used. As

you become familiar with the oven, you

will be able to adjust these factors.

It is better to initially 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.

Important

If the recommended cooking times are exceeded the food will be spoiled and in extreme circumstances could catch

re and possibly damage the

interior of the oven.

Small Quantities of Food

Take care when heating small quantities of food as these can easily

burn, dry out or catch re if cooked too

long. Always set short cooking times and check the food frequently.

Note

Never operate the oven without food inside (except when preheating).

Foods Low in Moisture

Take care when heating foods low in

moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate,

biscuits and pastries. These can easily

burn, dry out or catch on re if cooked

too long. We do not recommend heating foods low in moisture such as popcorn or poppadoms. The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages only. Drying of

food, newspapers or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth, wheat bags, hot

water bottles and similar may lead to

risk of injury, ignition or re.

Christmas Pudding

Christmas puddings and other foods

high in fats or sugar, e.g. jam, mince pies, must not be over heated. These

foods must never be left unattended as with over cooking these foods can ignite.

Boiled Eggs

Eggs in their shell and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended.

Foods with Skins

Potatoes, apples, egg yolk, whole

vegetables and sausages are examples of food with non porous skins. These must be pierced using a fork before cooking to prevent bursting.

Important Information - Read Carefully

Warning!

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

Liquids

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 the heating time.

d. After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time, stirring again

before carefully removing the container.

e. Microwave heating of beverages

can result in delayed eruptive

boiling, therefore care should be

taken when handling the container.

Lids

Always remove the lids of jars and containers and takeaway food containers before you microwave them.

If you don’t then steam and pressure

might build up inside and cause an explosion even after the microwave cooking has stopped.

Deep Fat Frying

Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your oven.

Meat Thermometer

Use a meat thermometer to check the degree of cooking of joints and poultry only when meat has been removed

from the microwave. If undercooked,

return to the oven and cook for a few more minutes at the recommended power level. Do not leave a conventional meat thermometer in the oven when microwaving.

Paper & Plastic

When heating food in plastic or paper containers keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition. Do not use wire twist-ties with roasting bags as arcing will occur. Do not use

recycled paper products, e.g. kitchen roll unless they say they are specically

designed for use in a microwave oven. These products contain impurities

which may cause sparks and/or res

when used.

Reheating

It is essential that reheated food is served piping hot. Remove the food from the oven and check that

it is piping hot, i.e. steam is being

emitted from all parts and any sauce is bubbling. (If you wish you may choose to check the food has reached

75 ˚C with a food thermometer – but

remember do not use this thermometer inside the microwave).

For foods that cannot be stirred, e.g. lasagne, shepherds pie, the centre

should be cut with a knife to test it is well heated through. Even if a

manufacturer’s packet instructions

have been followed always check the food is piping hot before serving and if in doubt return your food to the oven for further heating.

Important Information - Read Carefully

Standing Time

Standing time refers to the period at the end of cooking or reheating when

food is left before being eaten, i.e. it

is a rest time which allows the heat in the food to continue to conduct to the

centre, thus eliminating cold spots. See

page 21.

Keeping your Oven Clean

It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is wiped out regularly.

Use warm soapy water, squeeze the

cloth out well and use to remove any grease or food from the interior. Pay particular attention to the door seal area and also the areas around the microwave feed guide situated on the right hand side of the cavity wall. The oven should be unplugged when cleaning.

Fan Motor Operation

After using the oven the fan motor may rotate for a few minutes to cool the electric components. This is normal and you can take out food even though the fan motor operates. You can continue using the oven during this time.

Grilling

The oven will only operate on the grill function with the door closed.

Babies Bottles and Food Jars

When reheating babies bottles always remove top and teat. Liquid at the top of the bottle will be much hotter than that at the bottom and must be shaken thoroughly before checking the temperature. The lid must also be

removed from babies food jars, the

contents must also be stirred or shaken before the temperature is checked. This should be carried out before consumption to avoid burns. See page

64.

Arcing

Arcing may occur if a metal container has been used accidentally or if the incorrect weight of food is used or the accessories have been damaged.

Arcing is when blue ashes of light

are seen in the microwave oven. If this

occurs, stop the machine immediately.

If the oven is left unattended and this continues it can damage the machine. You can continue to cook by grill or

convection only.

Maximum Weight on Turntable

The maximum weight that can be

placed on the turntable is 4 kg (8 lb 14 oz) (this includes total weight of food and dish).

Utensils/Containers

Before use check that utensils / containers are suitable for use in microwave ovens. See pages 24-25.

Storage of Accessories

Do not store any objects other than oven accessories inside the oven in case it is accidentally turned on.

Do not operate the oven empty (except when preheating and when burning off the oil, see point 4 on

page 11). The appliance

must not be operated by microwave or combination without food in the oven. Operation when empty will damage the appliance.

Microwaving Principles

Oven Cavity

Turntable

Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with radar in World War II. Microwaves are present

in the atmosphere all the time, both

naturally and from manmade sources.

Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and

mobile phones.

How Microwaves Cook Food

Magnetron

Waveguide

Reection

The microwaves bounce off the metal walls and the metal door screen.

In a microwave oven, electricity is

converted into microwaves by the magnetron.

The microwaves cause the water molecules to vibrate which causes friction, i.e. heat. This heat then cooks the food. Microwaves are also

attracted to fat and sugar particles,

and foods high in these will cook more quickly. Microwaves can only penetrate to a depth of 1½-2 inch (4-5 cm) and as heat spreads through the food by

conduction, just as in a traditional oven, the food cooks from the outside

inwards.

Note

The dish used to cook or reheat the food will get warm

during cooking, as the heat

conducts from the food. Even in

microwaving, oven gloves are

required!

Microwaves cannot pass through metal and therefore metal cooking utensils can never be used in a microwave, for cooking on microwave only.

Foods Not Suitable for Cooking by Microwave Only

Yorkshire puddings, soufes, double

crust pastry pies. This is because these foods rely on dry external heat to cook

correctly, do not attempt to cook by

micro wave. Foods that require deep fat frying cannot be cooked either.

Transmission

Then they pass through the cooking containers to be absorbed by the water

molecules in the food, all foods contain

water to a more or lesser extent.

Standing Time

When a microwave oven is switched

off, the food will continue to cook

by conduction – not by microwave energy. Hence standing time is very

important in microwaving, particularly for dense foods i.e. meat, cakes and

reheated meals (Refer to page 21).

Boiled Eggs

Do not boil eggs in your microwave. Raw eggs boiled in their shells can explode and cause serious injury.

General Guidelines

Standing Time

Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require a standing

time (inside or outside of the oven)

after cooking, to allow heat to nish

conducting through the food.

� Jacket Potatoes

After being cooked in microwave

only, remove and wrap in aluminium

foil to stand. It is not necessary to stand jacket potatoes cooked in combination mode. Stand for 15 minutes.

� Fish

Stand for 2-3 minutes.

� Egg Dishes

Stand for 1-2 minutes.

� Precooked Convenience

Food

Stand for 1-2 minutes.

� Meat Joints

Stand 15 minutes wrapped in aluminium foil.

� Plated Meals

Stand for 2-3 minutes.

� Vegetables

Boiled potatoes benet from standing for 1-2 minutes, however most other

types of vegetables can be served immediately.

� Defrosting

It is essential to allow standing time to complete the process. This can vary

from 5 minutes e.g. raspberries, to up

to 1 hour for a joint of meat. See pages 34-35.

If food is not cooked after standing

time, return to oven and cook for

additional time.

Piercing

The skin or membrane on some foods will cause steam to build up during cooking. These foods must be pierced or a strip of skin should be peeled off before cooking to allow the steam

to es cape. Eggs, potatoes, apples, sausages etc.

will all need to be pierced before cooking. Do not

attempt to boil eggs in their shells.

Moisture Content

Many fresh foods e.g.

vegetables and fruit, vary in

their moisture content throughout the season. Jacket potatoes are a particular example of this. For this reason cooking times may have to be adjusted throughout the year. Dry ingredients e.g.

rice, pasta, can dry out

further during storage and cooking times may differ from freshly purchased ingredients.

General Guidelines

Cling Film

Cling lm helps keep the

food moist and the trapped steam assists in speeding

up cooking times. Cling lm

should be pierced before

cooking, to allow excess

steam to escape. Always take care when removing

cling lm from a dish as the

build-up of steam will be very hot. Always purchase

cling lm that states on

the packet “suitable for microwave cooking” and use as a covering only. Do not

line dishes with cling lm.

Do not cover foods when cooking by grill, convection or combination.

Dish Size

Follow the dish sizes given

in the recipes, as these

affect the cook ing and reheating times. A quan tity of food spread in a bigger dish cooks and reheats more quickly.

Quantity

Small quantities cook faster

than large quantities, also

small meals will reheat more quickly than large portions.

Spacing

Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced apart. Never pile foods on top of each other.

Shape

Even shapes cook evenly. Food cooks better by microwave when in a round container rather than square.

Density

Porous airy foods heat more quickly than dense heavy foods.

Covering

Cover foods with microwave

cling lm or a self-tting lid. Cover sh, vegetables, cas seroles, soups. Do not cover cakes, sauces, jacket potatoes, pastry items.

Please refer to cooking charts and recipes for more information.

Arranging

Individual foods e.g. chicken

portions or chops, should

be placed on a dish with the thicker parts to the outside.

Ingredients

Foods containing fat, sugar

or salt heat up very quickly.

The lling may be much

hotter than the pastry. Take care when eating. Do not overheat even if the pastry does not appear to be very hot.

General Guidelines

Starting Temperature

The colder the food, the

longer it takes to heat up. Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature. Food temperature should be between 5-8 ºC before

cooking.

Turning and Stirring

Some foods require stirring during cooking. Meat and poultry should be turned after half the cooking time.

Liquids

All liquids must be stirred

before, during and after heating. Water espe cially

must be stirred before and

during heating, to avoid

eruption. Do not heat liquids that have previously been boiled. Do not overheat.

Checking Food

It is essential that food is checked during and after a

recommended cooking time,

even if an auto program has been used (just as you would check food cooked in a conven tional oven). Return the food to the oven for further cooking if necessary.

Cleaning

As microwaves work on

food particles, keep your

oven clean at all times. Stubborn spots of food can be removed by using

a branded oven cleaner,

sprayed onto a soft cloth. Always wipe the oven dry after cleaning. Avoid any plastic parts and door area. Customers should not spray directly into the cavity.

Containers to Use

Choosing the correct container is a very important factor in deciding the success or failure of your cooking.

Testing Dishes for Suitability for Microwave Cooking Only

When unsure that a cooking con tainer is suitable for use in your

microwave, check by the follow ing test:

1. Fill a microwave safe measur ing jug with 300 ml (½ pt) cold water.

2. Place it on the turntable along side the dish to be tested. If the dish

you are testing is a large dish, then

stand the measur ing jug on top of the empty dish.

Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils

Oven Glass

Everyday glass that is heat resistant e.g. Pyrex®,

is ideal for microwave,

convection or combination cooking. Do not use for grilling on the wire rack. Do not use delicate glass or lead crystal which may crack or arc.

China and Ceramic

Everyday glazed china, porcelain or ceramic plates, bowls, mugs and cups can

be used if they are heat resis tant. Fine bone china should only be used for reheating for short periods. Do not use dishes with a metal rim or pattern. Do not use jugs or mugs with

glued handles, since the

glue can melt. If dishes are heat resistant they may be used on convection and combination but not

directly under the grill.

3. Heat on High microwave for

1 minute.

Result

If the dish is suitable for micro waving, it will remain cool, whilst the water in

the jug will begin to feel warm. If the

testing dish feels warm, do not use as

it is absorbing microwave energy.

Note

This test does not apply to plastic or metal based con tainers e.g. Le Creuset® style dishes, which should not be used as they are cast iron covered with enamel.

Pottery, Earthenware, Stoneware

If completely glazed, these

dishes are suitable. Do not use if partially glazed

or unglazed, since they

are able to absorb water which in turn absorbs

microwave energy, making

the container very hot and slows down the cooking of food.

Foil/Metal Containers

Never attempt to cook in foil or metal con tai ners

on microwave only as the microwaves cannot pass through and the food will

not heat evenly, it may also

damage your oven. Foil and metal containers can be used on grill or convection functions and may be used with care during certain combination cooking as long as they are not

damaged or dented.

Containers to Use

Plastic

Many plastic containers are

designed for microwave use,

but do not use for cooking foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that require long cooking times e.g. brown rice. Only use Tupperware® containers if they are designed for microwave use.

Do not use Melamine. Never cook in margarine cartons

or yoghurt pots, as these

will melt with the heat from the food. If heatproof they can be used for combination cooking. Do not use under

the grill.

Paper

Plain white absorbent kitchen paper (kitchen towel) can only be used for microwave cooking e.g. cover ing bacon

to prevent splattering.

Only use for short cooking times. Never re-use a piece of kitchen towel. Always use a fresh piece of paper for each dish.

Avoid kitchen paper

containing manmade bres.

If you are using branded

recycled kitchen towel, check rst that it is recommended

for microwave use. Do not use waxed or plastic coated

cups or plates as the nish

may melt.

Greaseproof paper can be used to line the base of dishes and to cover when blind baking pastry cases. White paper plates can be used for short re heating times, on microwave only.

Wicker, Wood, Straw Baskets

Dishes will crack and could ignite. Do not use wooden dishes in your microwave.

Do not use on any cooking mode.

Cling Film

Microwave cling lm can

only be used for covering food that is reheated by microwave. It is also useful for covering food to be

cooked, but care should be taken to avoid the lm being

in direct contact with the food e.g. Do not line dishes with

cling lm. Do not use on any other cooking mode.

Roasting Bags

Roasting bags are useful when slit up one side to

tent a joint, for roasting by

power and time. Do not use

the metal twists supplied,

when using microwave or combination.

Aluminium Foil

Small amounts of smooth aluminium foil can be used to shield joints of meat during defrosting and

cook ing by microwave, as

the microwaves cannot pass

through the foil, this prevents

the parts shielded from overcook ing or over de frost ing. Take care that the foil does not touch

the sides or roof of the oven,

as this may cause arcing and damage your oven. Aluminium foil can be used for convection cooking.

Cooking Modes

The diagrams shown below are examples of the accessories. It may vary depending on recipe/dish used. Further information can be found in the Cookbook.

Cooking modes Uses

Defrosting

• Reheating

•

Melting: butter,

Microwave

Grill

Convection

•

chocolate, cheese. Cooking sh,

•

vegetables, fruits, eggs. Preparing: stewed fruits,

•

jam, sauces, custards, choux, pastry, caramel, meat, sh.

Baking cakes without

• colour.

No Preheating

Grilling of meat or sh.

• Toast grilling.

• Colouring of gratin

• dishes or meringue pies.

No preheating

Baking of small items

• with short cooking times:

puff pastry, cookies, roll

cakes. Special baking: bread

•

rolls or brioches, sponge

cakes. Baking of pizzas and

• tarts.

Preheating advised

Accessories

to use

Wire rack on

enamel tray

Enamel tray

Containers

Use your own

Pyrex® dishes,

plates or

bowls, directly

on the glass

turntable.

No metal.

Use your own Pyrex® dishes,

heatproof

plates or

bowls,

directly on

the wire rack

on enamel

tray on glass

turntable.

Heatproof,

metal tin can

be used on

enamel tray.

Do not place

dishes

directly

on glass

turntable.

Cooking Modes

Cooking modes Uses

Grill +

microwave

Convection +

microwave

Cooking lasagne,

•

meat, potatoes or

vegetable gratins.

No Preheating

Baking cakes

• Puff pastry tarts

•

Preheating if necessary

Accessories

to use

Wire rack on

enamel tray

Enamel tray

Containers

Microwaveable

and heatproof dishes placed

directly on wire

rack on enamel

tray on glass

turntable.

No metal.

Microwaveable

and heatproof dishes can be

used on the

enamel tray.

Do not place

dishes directly

on glass

turntable.

No metal.

Control Panel

NN-CD58JS

1. Display window

2. Micro Power button (pages 31-32)

3. Convection button (pages 40-41)

4. Grill button (pages 38-39)

5. Auto Cook button (pages 58-59)

6. Junior Menu button

(pages 55-57)

7. Auto/Roast button (pages 60-62)

8. Dial

Enter time or weight of food by turning the dial. Use the dial for the Add Time function. (page 37)

9. Timer/Clock button (pages 30, 49-50)

10. Auto weight defrost-Chaos

Defrost (pages 33-34)

11. Quick 30 button (page 37)

12. Stop/Cancel button: Before cooking:

One press clears your instructions

During cooking: one press

temporarily stops the cooking program. Another press cancels all your instructions and the time of

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day will appear in the display.

13. Start button

Press to start operating the oven. If

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during cooking the door is opened

or Stop/Cancel is pressed once,

Start has to be pressed again to continue cooking.

Beep Sound

A beep sounds when a button is pressed. If this beep does not

sound, the setting is incorrect.

When the oven changes from

one function to another, two

beeps sound. After completion

of cooking, ve beeps sound.

This oven is equipped with an energy saving function.

Note

When in stand-by mode the brightness of the display will be reduced. The oven will enter

stand-by mode, when rst

plugged in and immediately after the last operation has completed.

If an operation is set and

Start button is not pressed,

after 6 minutes the oven will automatically cancel the

operation. The display will revert back to clock mode.

Let’s Start to Use Your Oven

NN-CD58JS

Press Convection Button

will appear in the display window with the oven temperature.This procedure is to burn off the oil used for rust protection in the oven. Press Convection button until 220 °C appears in the display window. Remove all accessories from the oven.

Turn Dial to Select Time

Turn dial until 5 minutes is displayed in the window.

Press Start

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: heating elements and oven will be hot.

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 conrm that there is

no microwave power produced and it is safe to use the oven without any food). To select this mode press the Micro Power button once and then Stop/Cancel 4 times. “DEMO MODE PRESS ANY KEY” will appear. To cancel press the Micro Power button once and then Stop/Cancel 4 times.

Plug In

Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to read your operating instructions.

Lb/oz Conversion

Default weight is grams. To select

weight in pounds and ounces, after rst plug in, press Start once. Press again to

change to grams.

Press Timer/Clock button Twice to Set Clock

Set clock as a 24hr clock. Turn dial to select the time (See page 30 for details).

Child Lock

To operate the child lock facility press

the Start pad three times, this will make the oven controls inoperable, however,

the door can be opened. will appear in the display and none of the controls will operate. To clear child lock facility press Stop/Cancel three times. To

activate or cancel child lock, Start or

Stop/Cancel must be pressed 3 times within a 10 second period. Child Lock can be set when a colon or the time of day is displayed.

Setting the Clock

Example of how to set 11:25am.

Press Timer/Clock twice

“SET TIME” will appear in

the display window, and

the colon starts to blink.

Turn dial

Enter the time by turning the dial. The time appears in the display.

Press Timer/Clock

The colon stops blinking. Time of day is now locked into the display.

Note

1. To reset time of day, repeat step 1 through to step 3, as above.

2. The clock will keep the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied.

3. This is a 24 hour clock, i.e. 2 pm = 14:00 not 2:00.

Operation Guide Setting

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

Colon or time of day appears in the display window.

Press Timer/Clock four times.

Display window

Press Timer/Clock four times.

Colon or time of day appears in the display window.

Display window

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