Panasonic NN-CS89LB operation manual
Operating Instructions and Cookbook
Steam / Convection / Grill / Microwave Oven
Model No. NN-CS89LB
Household Use Only
Important safety instructions
Please read carefully and keep for future reference
Important Notice
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 efcient. 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
of this book.
90-105
Always
door. After checking the progress of the foods, touch
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.
check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening the
Start/Conrmation
to continue
Customer Communications Centre 0344 844 3899
Selected Spares and Accessories:
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or by telephoning the Customer
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Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic appliance.
Contents
Safety Instructions ............................ 4-9
Disposal of Old Equipment ...................9
Important Safety Instructions ........ 10-12
Before Using Your Oven .....................12
Placement of Your Oven .....................13
Care & Cleaning of Your Oven ..... 13-14
Maintenance of Your Oven .................15
Oven Accessories ......................... 16-18
Parts of Your Oven .............................19
Outline Diagram..................................20
Important Information -
Read Carefully .............................. 21-23
Microwaving Principles ................. 24-25
Control Panel ......................................26
General Guidelines ....................... 27-29
Containers to Use ......................... 30-31
Microwave Display Window ................32
Cooking Modes............................. 32-33
Combination Cooking Modes .............34
Let’s Start to Use Your Oven ..............35
Setting the Clock ................................36
Child Safety Lock................................36
Operation Guide Setting .....................37
Up/Down Selection .............................37
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting ....38
Defrosting Guidelines .........................39
Defrosting Chart ........................... 40-41
Grilling .......................................... 42-43
Convection Cooking ..................... 44-48
Steam Cooking ............................. 49-50
Steam Shot .........................................51
Combination:
Cooking with Steam...................... 52-53
Combination:
Cooking with Microwave .....................54
Combination:
Convection, Grill and Microwave .. 55-56
Combination:
Convection and Microwave .......... 57-58
Combination:
Convection and Grill ..................... 59-60
Multi-Stage Cooking ...........................61
Using the Timer ............................ 62-64
Using the Add Time Function..............64
Chaos Defrost............................... 65-67
Sensor Reheat Program ............... 68-69
Auto Steam Programs .................. 70-73
Healthy Grill Menu ..............................74
Auto Sensor Programs ................. 75-77
Auto Cook Programs .................... 78-81
Re-bake Bread Programs ...................82
Junior Menu .................................. 83-85
Cleaning Programs ....................... 86-88
Cleaning the Water Tank ....................89
Cooking and Reheating
Guidelines .................................... 90-91
Reheating Charts.......................... 91-97
Cooking Charts ........................... 98-105
Increasing and
Decreasing Recipes .........................106
Using Recipes From Other Books ....106
Cooking for One ...............................106
Recipes..................................... 107-150
Questions & Answers ............... 151-152
Technical Specications ...................153
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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.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualied
person in order to avoid a hazard.
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.
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.
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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 made by a qualied 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. The
microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet.
For Countertop use:
The oven must be placed on a at, stable surface 85 cm
above the oor, with rear of oven placed against a back
wall. For proper operation the oven must have sucient
air ow, i.e. 5 cm at one side, the other being open;
15 cm clear over the top; 10 cm 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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Safety Instructions
If smoke is emitted or a re occurs in the oven, touch
Stop/Cancel and leave the door closed in order to stie
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.
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.
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.
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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 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.
Some foods may inevitably splatter grease on to the
oven walls when cooking. If the oven is not cleaned
occasionally, it may start to “smoke” during use.
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Safety Instructions
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could
lead to deterioration of surfaces that could aect the
life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous
situation.
Warning! The accessible parts may become hot in grill,
convection, steam 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 the
appliance.
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.
Exterior oven surfaces and the oven door will get hot
during grilling, convection, steam, 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.
Warning! This appliance produces boiling hot steam.
During and after cooking with steam function, do not
open the oven door when your face is very close to the
oven. Care must be taken when opening the door as
steam may cause injury.
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Safety Instructions
Warning! Steam may billow out when you open the door.
If there is steam in the oven, do not reach in with your
bare hands! Risk of burns! Use oven gloves.
Please refer to page 16-17 for correct installation of the
shelf accessories.
The oven has heating elements situated in top of the
oven, a steamer boiler situated in the left side of the
oven and a convection heater situated in the back of
the oven. After using the grill, convection, steam and
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.
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.
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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 poppodums.
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 19 for correct installation.
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Safety Instructions
The purpose of the drip tray is to collect excess water
during steam and steam combination mode. It should
be emptied after each steam and steam combination
operation.
Do not use the water tank if it is cracked or broken, as
leaking water could result in electrical failure and danger
of electric shock. If the water tank becomes damaged,
please contact your dealer.
The appliance must not be installed behind a decorative
door in order to avoid overheating.
The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food
deposits removed.
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.
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.
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Important Safety Instructions
Please read carefully and keep for future reference.
This appliance is supplied with a
moulded three pin mains plug for your
safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse
is tted in this plug. Should the fuse
need to be replaced, please ensure that
the replacement fuse has a rating of 13
amps 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.
Important
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.
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
and-yellow
terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter E or by the Earth symbol
or coloured
yellow.
The wire which is coloured
be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter N
or coloured
coloured
the terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter L or coloured
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.
brown
green-
must be connected to the
green or green-and-
must
blue
. The wire which is
black
must be connected to
.
red
If a new plug is to be tted, please
observe the wiring code as shown
opposite. If in any doubt, please consult
a qualied electrician (For U.K. Models
only).
Warning!
This appliance must be
earthed.
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Important Safety Instructions
Voltage & Power
The voltage used must be
the same as specied on this
microwave oven. Using a
higher voltage than that which
is specied is dangerous and
may result in a re 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.
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 and after cooking with a
steam function, do not open the
oven door when your face is very
close to the oven. Care must be
taken when opening the door as
steam may cause injury.
5. To prevent burns, take care of hot
surfaces which may exist from the
cooking process.
Caution!
Steam may billow out when you
open the door. If there is steam
in the oven, do not reach in with
your bare hands! Risk of burns!
Use oven gloves.
Storage of Accessories
6. Do not store any objects other than
oven accessories inside the oven in
case it is accidentally turned on.
Exterior Oven Surfaces
7. Exterior oven surfaces and the
oven door will get hot during
grill, convection, steam
combination
when opening or closing the door
and when inserting or removing food
and accessories.
modes. Take care
and
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Important Safety Instructions
Heater
8. The oven has heating elements
situated in top of the oven, a steamer
boiler situated in the left side of
the oven and a convection heater
situated in the back of the oven.
After using the
and
steam
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
elements inside the oven. N.B. After
cooking by these functions, the oven
accessories will be very hot.
Caution! Hot Surfaces!
After cooking by these modes,
the oven accessories will be very
hot.
9. Before using
or
steam
for the rst time operate the oven
without food and accessories on
convection
This will allow the oil that is used
for rust protection to be burned off.
grill, convection,
combination
grill, convection
combination
230 °C for 5 minutes.
functions,
function
This is the only time that the oven is
operated completely empty.
Caution! Hot Surfaces!
Exterior oven surfaces and the
oven door will get hot during
combination/grill/convection
Do not operate the oven
apart from point 9 and
empty
when preheating. The appliance
must not be operated
by
microwave
including microwave
food in the oven
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.
or
combination
without
. Operation
.
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.
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 qualied person
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in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not
install if unit is
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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.
Placement of Your Oven
This oven is intended for counter-top
household 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.
1. The oven must be placed on a at,
stable surface 85 cm above the oor,
with rear of oven placed against a
back wall. For proper operation the
oven must have sufcient air ow,
i.e. 5 cm at one side, the other being
5cm
15cm
10cm
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 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.
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 the 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. After using grill, convection,
steam 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 especially after cooking
by grill, convection, steam 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.
4. After cooking with a steam
function, check and wipe away
any excess water which may have
condensed within the oven cavity.
Empty the drip tray (refer to page
19).
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.
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Care & Cleaning of Your Oven
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, unplug the socket.
Leave the oven door closed.
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 oor should be
cleaned regularly. Simply wipe the
bottom surface of the oven with mild
detergent and warm 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, steam 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 difcult to clean
later.
11. A steam cleaner is not to be used
for cleaning.
12. Ensure all accessories are
kept 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 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.
14. Run the system cleaning program
when the symbol shows in the
display. See pages 87. Clean the
water tank at least once a week to
prevent build up of limescale. See
page 89.
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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 0344 844 3899
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.
can
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.
Water Tank
3. Do not use the water tank if it is
cracked or broken, as leaking water
could result in electrical failure
and danger of electric shock. If the
water tank becomes damaged,
please contact your dealer.
Oven Light
4. The oven lamp must be replaced
by a service technician trained by
the manufacturer.
to remove the outer casing from the
oven.
Do not
attempt
Selected Spares and Accessories
5. These may be ordered directly
on line at
or by telephoning the
Communication Centre on 0344
844 3899.
debit cards accepted. Ensure you
quote the correct model number.
www.panasonic.co.uk
Customer
Most major credit and
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Oven Accessories
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, steam 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 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. 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, steam or
convection only.
4. Always refer to instructions for
correct accessories to use on all
programs.
3. Do not use wire shelf in
mode only.
4. The maximum weight that can be
placed on the wire shelf is 4 kg (this
includes total weight of food and
dish).
Plastic covers
Wire shelf
Important user information
note the plastic covers on the wire shelf
are designed to remain on the shelf.
They are not packaging and must not
be discarded.
microwave
- Please
Enamel Shelf
1. The enamel shelf is for cooking on
grill, convection or steam
Do not use on
or
combination
modes.
microwave
with
modes.
only
microwave
Wire Shelf
1. The wire shelf can be used in the
upper and middle shelf positions
for
grilling or steaming
can be used in the upper, middle or
lower shelf positions for
or
combination
2. Do not use any metal container
directly on the wire shelf in
combination
cooking.
with
16
foods. It
convection
microwave.
2. For 2 level
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
(this includes total weight of food
and dish).
convection
Enamel shelf
cooking, the
16
kg
Oven Accessories
Glass Tray
1. The glass tray can be used on the
base of the oven for cooking on
microwave
2. The glass tray is used on top
of the wire shelf for cooking on
combination
3. If the glass tray is hot, let it cool
before cleaning or placing in cold
water, as this could crack or shatter
the accessory.
4. The maximum weight that can be
placed on the glass tray is 4 kg
(this includes total weight of food
and dish).
mode only.
mode.
Glass tray
Plastic Trivet
1. The plastic trivet is placed inside the
enamel shelf to cook on
mode or
convection
directly on the plastic trivet.
2. The plastic trivet is placed on the
glass tray on wire shelf for steam
combination with microwave.
steam + grill
. Food can be placed
Plastic trivet
or
steam
steam +
only
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Oven Accessories
The following chart shows correct use of the accessories in the oven.
Microwave
Grill
Convection
Steam
Steam +
Microwave
(Combi 1)
Steam + Grill
(Combi 2)
Steam +
Convection
(Combi 3)
Convection +
Microwave + Grill
(Combi 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Convection +
Microwave
(Combi 9, 10, 11)
Grill +
Convection
(Combi 12)
Wire shelf Glass tray
✖ ✔ ✖ ✖
✔ ✔ ✔ ✖
✔ ✔ ✔ ✖
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
✔
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✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
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Enamel
shelf
Plastic trivet
* Metal containers can not be placed directly on the wire shelf. Either place food
directly on the wire shelf or place glass tray directly on the wire shelf.
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Parts of Your Oven
1 Control panel
2 Drip tray
3 Water tank (behind drip tray)
4 Air vent exhaust (do not remove)
5 Identication label
6 Warning label
Front view
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Drip Tray
1. Before using the oven, the drip tray
must be tted as it collects excess
water during cooking. The drip tray
should be removed and cleaned on
a regular basis.
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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.
Reposition the drip tray by clicking
back onto the legs.
4.
Do not use a dishwasher to clean
the drip tray.
Drip tray
Reposition the drip tray by clicking back
onto the legs.
Water tank
Refer to guidelines for water tank on
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Outline Diagram
1 Door handle
Pull the door handle downwards
to open. When 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/
Conrmation is touched.
2 Oven window
3 Door safety lock system
To prevent injury, do not insert
nger, knife, spoon or other object
into the latch hole.
4 Power supply plug
5 Power supply cord
6 Bottom microwave feeding
(refer to page 38)
7 Steam outlets
8 Warning label
9 Grill elements
10 Convection heater
11 LED lights
The oven lamp lights as soon as
the oven door is opened.
12 Shelf positions
13 Door hinges
To prevent injury when opening or
closing the door, keep ngers away
from the door hinges.
14 Menu label
Position your supplied menu label.
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Note
The illustration is for reference only.
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Important Information - Read Carefully
Safety
If smoke is emitted or a re occurs in
the oven, touch Stop/Cancel and leave
the door closed in order to stie any
ames. 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 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 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.
Never operate the oven without food
inside on microwave or combination
mode involving microwave.
Food 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 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 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 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.
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 specically
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 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.
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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.
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.
Grill
The oven will only operate on the
function with the door closed.
grill
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 91.
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 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
convection or steam only.
grill,
Utensils/Containers
Before use check that utensils/
containers are suitable for use in
microwave ovens. See pages 30-31.
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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.
How Microwaves Cook Food
Oven cavityBase of the oven
Microwave
stirrer
Waveguide
Stirrer
Magnetron
In a microwave oven, electricity is
converted into microwaves by the
magnetron
refer to page 38.
. For bottom feeding, please
motor
Reection
The microwaves bounce off the metal
walls and the metal door screen.
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.
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.
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Microwaving Principles
How Microwaves Cook Food
The microwaves cause the water
molecules to vibrate which causes
friction
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 4-5 cm (1½-2 inches) and
as heat spreads through the food by
conduction, just as in a traditional
oven, the food cooks from the outside
inwards.
, i.e.
. This heat then cooks
heat
Foods Not Suitable for Cooking
by Microwave Only
Yorkshire pudding and soufes. 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.
Standing Time
When a microwave oven is switched
off, the food will continue to cook
by conduction –
. Hence
energy
important in microwaving, particularly
for dense foods i.e. meat, cakes and
reheated meals (refer to page 27).
not by microwave
standing time
is very
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
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1 Display Window
2 Steam (pages 49-51)
3 Convection (pages 44-48)
4 Micro Power (pages 38)
5 Grill (pages 42-43)
6 Combination (pages 52-60)
7 Timer/Clock (pages 36, 62-64)
8 Chaos Defrost
1
(pages 65-67)
9 Auto Cook (pages 68-88)
10 Up/Down Selection (page 37)
Select the time, weight or auto
menu by tapping
11 Stop/Cancel:
3
Before cooking:
One touch clears your
instructions.
5
During cooking:
One touch temporarily stops
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the cooking program. Another
touch cancels all your
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instructions and a colon or the
clock will appear in the display.
12 Start/Conrmation
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Touch to start operating the
oven or conrm the setting.
If during cooking the door
is opened or Stop/Cancel
is touched once, Start/
Conrmation has to be touched
again to continue cooking.
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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 or an
auto program reminds you to stir
or turn food, two beeps sound.
After the completion of the
preheating on grill, convection,
or combination mode, three
beeps sound. After completion
of cooking, the oven will beep 5
times.
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Note
1. The oven will enter standby 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/Conrmation is not
touched within 6 minutes, the
oven will automatically cancel
the operation. The display will
revert back to colon or Clock
mode.
General Guidelines
Standing Time
Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes
and cakes, require a
(inside or outside of the oven)
time
after cooking, to allow heat to nish
conducting through the food.
standing
Jacket Potatoes
Wrapped in aluminium foil when
cooked by microwave only. It is not
necessary to stand jacket potatoes
cooked in
for 15 minutes.
combination
mode. Stand
Fish
Stand for 2-3 minutes.
Egg Dishes
Stand for 1-2 minutes.
Precooked Convenience Food
Stand for 1-2 minutes.
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.
Meat Joints
Stand for 15 minutes wrapped in
aluminium foil.
Plated Meals
Stand for 2-3 minutes.
Vegetables
Boiled potatoes benet 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 40-41.
If food is not cooked after
, return to oven and cook for
time
additional time.
standing
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.
boil eggs in their shells.
Do not attempt to
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General Guidelines
Cling Film
Cling lm 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 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
combination.
or
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.
pile foods on top of
never
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,
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 in a dish so that
the thicker parts are 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.
overheat even if the pastry
does not appear to be very
hot.
Do not
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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 °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
must be stirred before and
during heating, to avoid
eruption. Do not heat liquids
that have previously been
boiled.
. Water especially
Do not overheat.
Checking Food
It is essential that food is
checked during and after a
recommended cooking time,
even if an
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.
auto program
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.
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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.
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
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under the grill.
3. Heat on
1 minute.
High Microwave
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.
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
containers
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foil or metal
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
grill + convection modes
and may be used with care
during certain combination
cooking as long as they are
not damaged or dented.
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