Panasonic NN-CF873S, NN-CF853W Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions and Cookery Book

Microwave, Grill & Convection Oven

Model Numbers: NN-CF873S

NN-CF853W

Household use only

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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Important notice

1000 W

E

The IEC (60705) power output (watts)

The heating category for small packs of food

Microwave symbol

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 efficient. 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 71-86 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, touch 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.

Customer Communications Centre 0844 844 3899

Selected Spares and Accessories:

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

Centre number above.

For Cookery Advice call: 01344 862108 (open Monday to Friday 9 am - 12 pm) Alternatively visit our web site at www.theideaskitchen.co.uk

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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.

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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified 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.

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 qualified 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.

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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.

This oven is intended for Counter-top and Built-in use only. It is not intended for use inside a cupboard. This oven may be Built into a wall cabinet by using the proper trim kit (NN-TK813CSCP Stainless), which may be purchased from a local Panasonic dealer.

For Countertop use:

The oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface 850 mm above the floor, with rear of oven placed against a back wall. For proper operation the oven must have sufficient air flow, i.e. 50 mm at one side, the other being open; 150 mm clear over the top; 100 mm at the rear.

When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check the oven frequently as these types of containers ignite if overheated.

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If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in the oven, touch Stop/Cancel and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at fuse or circuit breaker panel.

When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces and beverages in your 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.

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.

Clean the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal areas regularly. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to the oven walls, base of the oven, door seals and door seal areas wipe off with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if they get very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasive is not recommended.

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DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS.

When using the GRILL, CONVECTION, or COMBINATION modes, 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.

Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of surfaces that could affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

Warning! The accessible parts may become hot in GRILL, CONVECTION and 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.

A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning.

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.

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Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during GRILLING, CONVECTION, and COMBINATION modes, take care when opening or closing the door and when inserting or removing food and accessories.

This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

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 fire.

Please refer to page 15 for correct installation of the shelf accessories.

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The oven has two grill heaters situated in the top of the oven and a convection heater situated in the back of the oven. After using the GRILL, CONVECTION, and COMBINATION functions, care should be taken to avoid touching the inside surfaces of the oven as these will be very hot. Care

should be taken to avoid the heating element inside the oven. 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.

Before using the oven, place the drip tray in position. Refer to page 16 for correct installation.

This appliance is intended to be used in household applications only.

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Contents
Important safety instructions.................................................................................................	9-10
Before using your oven............................................................................................................	11
Placement of your oven...........................................................................................................	12
Building-in your oven...............................................................................................................	12
Care & cleaning of your oven ..................................................................................................	13
Maintenance of your oven .......................................................................................................	14
Parts of your oven ..............................................................................................................	14-16
Outline diagram .......................................................................................................................	17
Important information..........................................................................................................	18-20
Microwaving principles ............................................................................................................	21
Control panel ...........................................................................................................................	22
General guidelines..............................................................................................................	23-24
Containers to use ...............................................................................................................	25-26
Cooking modes...................................................................................................................	27-28
Let’s start to use your oven .....................................................................................................	29
Setting the clock ......................................................................................................................	30
Child safety lock ......................................................................................................................	30
Operation guide setting ...........................................................................................................	31
Slider bar feature.....................................................................................................................	31
Microwave cooking and defrosting ..........................................................................................	32
Defrosting guidelines...............................................................................................................	33
Defrosting chart ..................................................................................................................	34-35
Grilling ................................................................................................................................	36-37
Convection cooking ............................................................................................................	38-41
Turbo-bake cooking............................................................................................................	42-45
Combination cooking..........................................................................................................	46-55
Multi-stage cooking.............................................................................................................	56-57
Using the timer ........................................................................................................................	58
Using the Delay/Stand feature.................................................................................................	59
Chaos defrost .....................................................................................................................	60-61
Auto sensor programs ........................................................................................................	62-67
Auto weight programs.........................................................................................................	68-70
Cooking and reheating guidelines ...........................................................................................	71
Reheating charts ................................................................................................................	72-77
Cooking charts....................................................................................................................	78-86
Increasing and decreasing recipes..........................................................................................	87
Using recipes from other books...............................................................................................	87
Cooking for one .......................................................................................................................	87
Recipes.............................................................................................................................	88-141
Questions & answers......................................................................................................	142-143
Technical specifications.........................................................................................................	144

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.

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	Important safety instructions reference
	This appliance is supplied with a moulded		Please read carefully and keep for future
			 Important
	three pin mains plug for your safety and
			The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
	convenience. A 15 amp fuse is fitted in this
			accordance with the following code:
	plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced,
			Green-and-yellow: Earth, Blue: Neutral,
	please ensure that the replacement fuse has
			Brown: Live.
	a rating of 15 amps and that it is approved by
	ASTA or BSI to BS1362.		As the colours of the wire in the mains lead
	Check for the ASTA mark	or the BSI	of this appliance may not correspond with the
	mark on the body of the fuse.		coloured markings identifying the terminals in
			your plug, proceed as follows:
	If the fuse cover is detachable, never use		The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-
	the plug with the cover omitted.		YELLOW must be connected to the terminal
	A replacement fuse cover can be		in the plug which is marked with the letter
	purchased from your local Panasonic		E or by the Earth symbol	or coloured
	Dealer.		GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

 HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE

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

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.

IF THE FITTED 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 FITTED. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS

INSERTED INTO ANY 15 AMP SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown opposite. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician

(For U.K. Models only).

Warning: this appliance must be earthed.

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 specified on this microwave oven. Using a higher voltage than that which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing damage.

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.

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.

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Important safety instructions

1.In case of electronic failure, oven can only be turned off at wall socket.

 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.

2.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.

3.Children shall not play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

4.During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.

Storage of accessories

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

Exterior oven surfaces

6.Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the rear and bottom of the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during GRILL, CONVECTION and

COMBINATION, take care when opening or closing the door and when inserting or removing food and accessories.

Heater

7.The oven has two grill heaters situated in the top of the oven and a convection heater situated in the back of the oven.

After using either the GRILL, CONVECTION and COMBINATION functions, the inside surfaces of the oven will be very hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching the heating elements inside the oven.

 Caution! Hot surfaces

After cooking by these modes, the oven accessories will be very hot.

8.Before using GRILL, CONVECTION or COMBINATION function for the first time operate the oven without food and accessories on CONVECTION 230 °C for 5 mins. 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 completely empty.

 Caution!

Grill element and oven will be hot.

DO NOT OPERATE THE OVEN EMPTY apart from point 8 above. The appliance must not be operated by Microwave or Combination including microwave

WITHOUT FOOD IN THE OVEN. Operation when empty will damage the appliance.

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.

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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 it safe.

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 qualified 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.

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Placement of your oven

This oven is intended for counter-top and built-in use only. It is not intended for use inside a cupboard. This oven may be built into a wall cabinet by using the proper trim kit, (NN-TK813CSCP, Stainless) which may be purchased from you local Panasonic dealer.

	15cm
5cm	10cm

Counter top use

1.The oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface 850 mm above the floor, with rear of oven placed against a back wall. For proper operation the oven must have sufficient air flow, i.e. 5 cm at one side, the other being open; 15 cm clear over the top; 10 cm at the rear.

2.Do not place the microwave oven on a shelf directly above a gas or electric hob. This may be a safety hazard and the oven may be damaged.

3.Do not block air vents on the rear, bottom and top of the oven. If air vents 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 with blank display until it has cooled.

4.This appliance is intended to be used in household applications only.

Building-in your oven

1.In case of fitting into an oven housing, please use Panasonic's Trim Kit, NN-TK813CSCP, Stainless.

2.Microwave ovens should not be built into a unit directly above a top front venting conventional cooker. This may be a safety hazard and could result in damage to your oven. This will invalidate your one year guarantee.

3.A microwave which is built in must be more than 850 mm above floor level. Read Trim-Kit instructions carefully before installation. It is recommended that the microwave oven is placed below a conventional oven to avoid heat damage to the facia of the microwave.

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

3.The back and top of the oven cavity has a self-clean catalytic lining. It is therefore not necessary to clean this area.

4.After using GRILL, CONVECTION, and

COMBINATION cooking the 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 GRILL, CONVECTION and

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. DO NOT SPRAY DIRECTLY INSIDE THE OVEN.

5.Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they may scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.

6.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.

7.If the control panel becomes dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth. DO NOT use harsh detergents or abrasives on control panel. When cleaning the control panel, leave the oven door open to prevent the oven from accidentally turning on. After cleaning touch Stop/Cancel to clear the display window.

8.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.

9.The oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent and hot water then dry with a clean cloth. Cooking vapours collect

during repeated use but in no way affect the bottom surface.

10.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 difficult to clean later. There is no need to clean the catalytic lining at the back and top of the oven cavity.

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

12.Ensure all accessories are kept scrupulously clean, especially when using microwave or combination programs.

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

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Maintenance of your oven

Service

1.WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A SERVICE call your local Panasonic engineer (Customer Communications Centre on 0844 844 3899 can recommend an engineer).

 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.

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.

 Warning!

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.

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 directly on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or

by telephoning the Customer

Communication Centre on

0844 844 3899. Most major credit and debit cards accepted. Ensure you quote the correct model number.

Parts of your oven

1.Do not cook food directly on the base of the oven. Always place food in a microwave safe dish.

2.The metal accessories provided must ONLY be used as directed for

GRILLING, CONVECTION and COMBINATION cooking. Never use metal accessories when cooking in microwave only mode. Do not use if operating the oven with less than 200 g (7 oz) of food on a manual

Combination program. Do not use the enamel shelf in COMBINATION with MICROWAVE. The maximum weight that can be used on the enamel shelf is 4 kg (8 lb 14 oz). FAILURE TO USE ACCESSORIES CORRECTLY COULD DAMAGE YOUR OVEN.

3.When cooking with MICROWAVE power 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.

4.Always refer to instructions for correct accessories to use on all programs.

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Parts of your oven

Wire shelf Glass shelf

1.The wire shelf can be used in the upper and middle shelf positions for GRILLING foods. It can be used in the upper, middle or lower shelf positions for CONVECTION or COMBINATION cooking.

2.Do not use any metal container directly on the wire shelf in COMBINATION with MICROWAVE.

3.Do not use the wire shelf in

MICROWAVE mode only.

4.The maximum weight that can be placed on the wire shelf is 4 kg (8 lb 14 oz) (this includes total weight of food and dish).

1.The glass shelf can be used in any of the shelf positions for cooking on any mode.

2.If the glass shelf is hot, let it cool before cleaning or placing in cold water, as this could crack or shatter the accessory.

3.The maximum weight that can be placed on the glass shelf is 4 kg (8 lb 14 oz) (this includes total weight of food and dish).

Glass shelf

Plastic covers

Wire shelf

Important user information - Please note the plastic covers on the wire shelf are designed to remain on the shelf when in use. They are not packaging and must not be discarded.

Enamel shelf

1.The enamel shelf is for cooking on GRILL, CONVECTION or TURBO-BAKE mode. Do not use on TURBO-COOK or COMBINATION modes.

2.For 2 level CONVECTION cooking, the wire shelf can be used as the upper level and the enamel shelf can be used as the lower level.

3.The maximum weight that can be placed on the enamel shelf is 4 kg (8 lb 14 oz) (this includes total weight of food and dish).

Drip tray

1.Before using the oven, the drip tray must be fitted as it collects excess water during cooking. The drip tray should

be removed and cleaned on a regular basis.

2.Fit the drip tray by holding with both hands and clicking onto the front legs of the oven.

3.To remove the drip tray, hold with both hands and gently ease forward. Wash in warm soapy water. Re-position the drip tray by clicking back onto the legs.

4.Built-in Oven using a Panasonic trim kit

Use caution when removing the trim kit frame, as some exposed edges may be sharp to touch and may cause injury.

To clean the drip tray, remove the trim kit frame by opening the door, hold onto the top frame and gently pull forward. Once the clips are released, close the door, hold onto the bottom two corners and pull forward. Remove, clean and re-position the drip tray. Push the trim kit frame back into place ensuring all four corners are secure.

5.DO NOT USE A DISHWASHER TO CLEAN THE DRIP TRAY.

Enamel shelf	Drip tray

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Parts of your oven

Drip Tray

1.Connect the drip tray to the plastic feet, as shown in the diagram, before using the oven.

2.Clean and wipe dry after use.

3.After cleaning, re-connect the drip tray to the plastic feet.

The following chart shows correct use of the accessories in the oven

		Wire shelf	Glass shelf	Enamel shelf
	Microwave			
	Grill			
	Convection			
	Turbo-bake			
	Turbo-cook	*		
	Convection + Microwave	*		
	Grill + Microwave	*		
	Convection +	*		
	Microwave + Grill

Notes:

1.*: Metal containers can not be placed directly on the wire shelf.

2.Either place food directly on the wire shelf or place a glass dish directly on the wire shelf.

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Outline diagram

Warning label Grill elements Convection heater			Warning label
		LED lights
Shelf positions
Power supply cord			Door safety lock
			system.
Power supply plug			To prevent injury,
			do not insert finger,
			knife, spoon or
			other object into
			the latch hole.
Door hinges		Oven window
To prevent injury
when opening or
closing the door,
keep fingers
away from the	Bottom microwave	Door handle
door hinges.	feeding
		Pull the door handle downwards to open. When

(refer to page 32)	you open the oven door during cooking, the
	cooking is stopped temporarily without clearing
	the programmed settings. The cooking is
	resumed as soon as the door is closed and
	Start is touched. The oven lamp lights as soon
	as the oven door is opened.

		Warning label
Control panel	Air vent exhaust	Identification plate
	(Do not remove)

Front view

Rear view

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Important information – read carefully

Safety

If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in the oven, touch Stop/Cancel and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or the 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 first 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 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 fire and possibly damage the interior of the oven.

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

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 hardboiled 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.

Small quantities of food

Take care when heating small quantities of food as these can easily burn, dry out or

catch fire if cooked too long. Always set short cooking times and check the food frequently.

NEVER OPERATE THE OVEN WITHOUT FOOD INSIDE ON MICROWAVE OR COMBINATION MODE INVOLVING

MICROWAVE

 Warning

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

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Important information – read carefully

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 roasts 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 when cooking mode includes microwave power as

arcing will occur. Do not use recycled paper products, e.g. Kitchen roll unless they say they are specifically designed for use in a microwave oven. These products contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or

fires 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 72 ˚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.

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.

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. The oven should be unplugged when cleaning.

The back and top of the oven cavity has a self-clean catalytic lining. It is therefore not necessary to clean this area.

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Important information – read carefully

Grilling

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

Fan motor operation

After using the microwave oven, the fan motor may operate 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.

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 in order to avoid burns. See page 71.

Utensils/containers

Before use check that utensils/containers are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

See pages 25-26.

Arcing

Arcing may occur if a metal container has been used incorrectly, if the incorrect weight of food is used, or if the accessories have been damaged. Arcing is when blue flashes 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,

CONVECTION or TURBO-BAKE ONLY.

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Microwaving principles

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.

Oven cavity	Microwave
	stirrer
Base of
the oven
Magnetron

Stirrer motor

Waveguide

In a microwave oven, electricity is converted into microwaves by the MAGNETRON. For bottom feeding, please refer to page 32.

REFLECTION

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

 Important notes

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 CAN NOT PASS THROUGH METAL AND THEREFORE METAL COOKING UTENSILS CAN NEVER BE USED IN A MICROWAVE, FOR COOKING ON MICROWAVE ONLY.

How microwaves cook food

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 inches (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.

Foods not suitable for cooking by microwave only

Yorkshire pudding and souffles. This is because these foods rely on dry external heat to cook correctly, do not attempt to cook by microwave.

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 23).

 Boiled eggs

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

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	Control panel
	NN-CF873S/NN-CF853W
			(1)	Display window
			(2) Slider bar (plus/minus) (page 31)
				Select the time or weight by tapping
				“+”/“-” or swipe the slider bar.
		(1)		Maximum cooking time is 9 hours.
			(3)	Convection (pages 38-41)
			(4)	Grill (pages 36-37)
			(5) Micro power (page 32)
			(6)	Turbo-cook (pages 44-45)
			(7)	Turbo-bake (pages 42-43)
			(8) Timer/Clock (pages 30, 58-59)
			(9) Chaos defrost (pages 60-61)
			(10) Auto sensor programs (pages 62-67)
			(11) Auto weight programs (pages 68-70)
		(2)	(12)	Stop/Cancel:
				Before cooking:
				One touch clears your instructions.
				During cooking:
	(3)	(5)		One touch temporarily stops the
				cooking program. Another touch
	(4)			cancels all your instructions and a
				colon or the clock will appear in the
	(6)	(8)		display.
			(13)	Start:
	(7)			Touch to start operating the oven. If
				during cooking the door is opened or
	(9)	(11)		Stop/Cancel is touched once, Start
	(10)			has to be touched again to continue
				cooking.
	(12)	(13)

 Note:

1.The oven will enter stand-by mode after the last operation has completed. When in stand-by mode, the brightness of the display will be reduced.

2.When in stand-by mode, it is necessary to open and close the oven door before operating the oven.

3.If an operation is set and Start is not touched within 6 minutes, the oven will automatically cancel the operation. The display will revert back to colon or Clock mode.

 Beep sound:

A beep sounds when a key is touched. 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, five beeps sound.

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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 finish conducting through the food.

 Jacket potatoes

Wrapped in aluminium foil when cooked by microwave only. It is not necessary to stand jacket potatoes cooked in COMBINATION mode.

Stand for 15 mins.

 Fish

Stand for 2-3 mins.

 Egg dishes

Stand for 1-2 mins.

 Precooked convenience food

Stand for 2-3 mins.

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 during storage so cooking times may differ from ingredients freshly purchased.

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 escape. Eggs, potatoes, apples, sausages etc, will all need to be pierced before cooking. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOIL EGGS IN

THEIR SHELLS.

 Meat joints

Stand 15 mins wrapped in aluminium foil.

 Plated meals

Stand for 2-3 mins.

 Vegetables

Boiled potatoes benefit from standing for 1-2 mins, 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 mins 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.

Cling film

Cling film helps keep the food moist and the trapped steam assists in speeding up cooking times. However it should be pierced before cooking, to allow excess steam to escape.

Always take care when removing cling film from a dish as the build-up of steam will be very hot. Always purchase cling film that states on the packet “suitable for microwave cooking” and use as a covering only. Do not line dishes with cling film. Do not cover foods when cooking by GRILL, CONVECTION or

COMBINATION.

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General guidelines

Dish size

Follow the dish sizes given in the recipes, as these affect the cooking and reheating times. A quantity 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 film or a self-fitting lid. Cover fish, vegetables, casseroles, 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 so that the thicker parts are to the outside.

Ingredients

Foods containing fat, sugar or salt heat up very quickly. The filling 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.

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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 °C 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 especially 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 conventional 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. The catalytic lining at the back and top of the oven cavity is self-cleaning.

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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 container is suitable for use in your microwave, check by the following test:

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

2.Place it on the base of the oven along side the dish to be tested. If the dish you are testing is a large dish, then stand the measuring jug on top of the empty dish.

3.Heat on HIGH power for 1 minute.

 Result

If the dish is suitable for microwaving, 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 obviously absorbing microwave energy.

 Note

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

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 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 resistant.

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.

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 containers 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, convection and turbo-bake modes and may be used with care during certain combination cooking as long as they are not damaged or dented.

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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

Convection or Combination cooking. DO NOT USE UNDER THE GRILL.

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 film 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 film being in direct contact with the food eg. Do not line dishes with cling film. DO NOT USE ON ANY OTHER COOKING MODE.

Paper

Plain white absorbent kitchen paper (kitchen towel) can only be used for microwave

cooking e.g. covering blind pastry cases and for covering 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 fibres.

If you are using branded re-cycled kitchen towel, check first that it is recommended for microwave use. Do not use waxed or plastic coated cups or plates as the finish may melt.

Greaseproof paper can be used to line the base of dishes and to cover fatty foods e.g. bacon rashers, to stop splattering. White paper plates can be used for SHORT REHEATING TIMES, on Microwave only.

Aluminium foil

Small amounts of smooth aluminium foil can be used to SHIELD joints of meat during

defrosting and cooking by Microwave, as the microwaves cannot pass through the foil, this prevents the parts shielded from overcooking or over defrosting. 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.

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, Combination or Turbo-cook.

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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

Accessories

Containers

to use

MICROWAVE

•

Defrosting

•

Reheating

• Melting: butter, chocolate, cheese.

Use your own

• Cooking fish, vegetables, fruits,

eggs.

Pyrex® dishes,

Microwaveable,

• Preparing: stewed fruits, jam,

plates or bowls

no metal.

sauces, custards, choux, pastry,

directly on the

caramel, meat, fish.

base of the oven.

•Baking cakes without colour.

No Preheating

	GRILL
	• Grilling of meat or fish.
	•	Toast grilling.		Heatproof,
	•	Colouring of gratin dishes or
			Wire shelf	metal tins can be
		meringue pies.
				used.
		Preheating advised
	CONVECTION
	• Baking of small pastry items with
		short cooking times: puff, pastry,
		cookies, choux, short pastry,
		roll cakes.
	• Special baking: souffles, meringues,			Heatproof,
		vol-au-vent, small loaves of bread	Enamel shelf
		or brioches, sponge cake, meat pie,		metal tin can
			and wire shelf.
		etc.		be used.
	• Baking of quiches, pizzas and tarts.
		Preheating advised

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Cooking modes

Cooking modes		Uses	Accessories	Containers
			to use
GRILL + CONVECTION
(Turbo-bake)	•	Roasting red meats, thick steak (rib
		or beef, T bone steaks).
	• Braising of fish.
		Preheating advised		Heatproof,
			Wire shelf	metal tin can be
				used.

	COMBINATION
	Grill + microwave
	• Roasting meat and poultry.
	•	Defrosting, reheating and
		crisping (quiche, pizza, bread,
		lasagne, gratin).
	• Cooking lasagne, meat, potatoes or		Wire shelf or/and	Microwaveable
	Convection + microwave	vegetable gratins.		and heatproof.
			glass shelf
	• Baking cakes and puddings with			Metal cake tins to
		browning, baking of quiches, pies		be used on glass
		and tarts.		shelf only.
				DO NOT USE
		Preheating advised		spring form tins.
		(Preheat is not available with
	Grill + convection +	Grill + Microwave mode.)
	microwave

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