Panasonic NN-DF386B Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions and

Cookbook Combination Oven

Model No. NN-DF386B

FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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Important notice

The IEC (60705) power

output (watts)

1000 W

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 46-52 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.

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Contents
Safety instructions ....................................	2-9
Disposal of waste products ........................	10
Important safety instructions ................	11-12
Before using your oven ..............................	13
Placement of your oven..............................	13
Care & cleaning of your oven.....................	14
Maintenance of your oven ..........................	15
Parts of your oven.......................................	15
Outline diagram...........................................	16
Important information............................	17-19
Microwaving principles ...............................	20
Control panel...............................................	21
Setting the clock..........................................	22
Operation guide setting ..............................	22
Child safety lock..........................................	23
Oven Accessories.......................................	23
Cooking Modes ...........................................	24
Microwave cooking and defrosting ............	25
Grilling cooking ...........................................	26
Oven Cooking .......................................	27-28
Combination Cooking ...........................	29-30
Using the timer ............................................	31
Multi-stage cooking.....................................	32
Using the memory function ........................	33
Chaos defrost..............................................	34
Auto sensor programs ..........................	35-37

Auto weight programs...........................	38 -39
General guidelines ................................	40 -41
Quick check guide to cooking utensils	...... 42
Microwave power levels .............................	43
Grilling..........................................................	43
Oven ............................................................	44
Combination ................................................	45
Reheating and cooking guidelines.............	46
Combination cooking and reheating
charts .....................................................	47 -52
Tips for microwave cooking........................	53
Defrosting guidelines ..................................	54
Defrosting chart...........................................	55
Meat and Poultry...................................	56 -57
Fish ........................................................	58 -59
Vegetables ............................................	60 -61
Eggs & cheese ............................................	62
Dry starchy foods and vegetables .............	63
Desserts - Pastries ...............................	64 -65
General advice for cooking using
microwaves and combination cooking.......	65
Traditional cooking using Oven heating.... 65
Common queries answered .................	66 -67
Recipe....................................................	68 -92
Questions and answers ........................	93 -94
Technical specifi cations ............................	95

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.

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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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Safety instructions

 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.


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Safety instructions

 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.

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. Allow 15 cm of space on the top of the oven, 10 cm at the back, 5 cm on one side, and the other

side open.



 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 fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel button 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.

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Safety instructions

 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.



 DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL

OVEN CLEANERS.



 When using the OVEN, GRILL 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.

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Safety instructions

 Warning! The accessible parts may become

hot in OVEN, GRILL or COMBINATION use. Young children should be kept away. Children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.



 This oven is intended for counter-top use only. It is not intended for Built-in use

or for use inside a cupboard.



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

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Safety instructions

 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. 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. 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.

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Safety instructions

 The oven has two grill heaters situated in the top of the oven and two heaters situated in the base of the oven. After using the GRILL, OVEN, 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.

 This appliance is intended to be used

in household applications only



 Caution! In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.

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Disposal of waste products

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.

Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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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 fitted 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.

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 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 13 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.

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 GREEN-AND- YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E

or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

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

 Voltage & power

The voltage used must be the same as 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.

5.To prevent burns, take care of hot surfaces which may exist from the cooking process.

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, including air vents on the cabinet will get hot during GRILL, OVEN and COMBINATION, take care when opening or closing the door and when inserting or removing food and accessories.

Heater

8.The oven has two grill heaters situated in the top of the oven and two grill heaters situated in the bottom of the oven.

After using either the GRILL,

OVEN 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.

9.Before using GRILL, OVEN or COMBINATION function for the first time operate the oven without food and accessories on OVEN 220°C for 20 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 GRILL, OVEN or 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

Cord

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.

Note

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 qualifi ed person in order to avoid a hazard.

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 use only. It is not intended for Built-in use or for use inside a cupboard.

5 cm	15 cm

10 cm

counter top

open

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.

Counter top use

1.The oven must be placed on a fl at, 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.

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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.After using GRILL, OVEN, 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, OVEN and COMBINATION. Stubborn spots inside the oven can be removed by using a small amount of branded conventional ovencleaner sprayed onto a soft damp cloth. Wipe onto problem spots, leave for recommended time and then wipe off. DO NOT SPRAY DIRECTLY

INSIDE THE OVEN.

4.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.

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

6.If the control panel becomes dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth. DO NOT use harsh detergents or abrasives on 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.

7.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.

8.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.

9.When GRILLING or cooking by OVEN 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.

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

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

12.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 0344 344 3899 can recommend an engineer).

Warning!

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

Warning!

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.

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.

Selected spares and accessories

4.These may be ordered directly on line

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

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, OVEN 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 OVEN ONLY.

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

Wire rack

1.The wire rack is used to facilitate browning of small dishes and help with the good circulation of the heat.

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

3.Do not use the wire rack in MICROWAVE mode only.

Enamel shelf

1.The Enamel Shelf is for cooking on OVEN or GRILL mode only. Do not use on MICROWAVE or COMBINATION modes.

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Outline diagram

1.Door release

Pull the door handle downwards to open. When you open the oven door during cooking, the cooking is

stopped temporarily without clearing earlier made settings. The cooking is resumed as soon as the door is closed and the Start pad pressed. The oven lamp lights as soon as the oven door is opened.

2.Oven window

3.Door safety lock system

4.Oven air vent

4	13	5	11
4

5.Shelf positions

6.External oven air vents

7.Control panel

8.Power supply cord

9.Plug

10.Identification label

11.Grill elements

12.Ceramic plate

13.Caution label (Hot surfaces)

14.Enamel shelf

15.Wire rack

16.Menu label

16 6

Note

This illustration is for reference only.

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

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.

Warning

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

Note

Never operate the oven without food inside on microwave or combination mode involving microwave

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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:

Avoid using straight-sided containers with

narrow necks.

 Do not overheat.

Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through

the heating time.

After heating, allow to stand in the oven

for a short time, stirring again before carefully removing the container.

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 specifi cally designed for use in a micro-wave oven. These products contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires when used. Remove wire twist-ties from roasting bags before placing the bags in the oven.

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.

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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 46.

Utensils/containers

Do not heat any closed cans or bottles because they might explode.

Metal containers or dishes with metallic trim should not be used during micro

occur.

If you use any aluminium foil, meat spikes or metalware the distance between them and the oven walls and door should be at least 2 cm to prevent sparking.

Before use check that utensils/containers are suitable for use in microwave ovens. See page 42.

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 fl ashes of light are seen in the microwave oven. If this occurs, stop the machine immediately. If the oven is left unattended and this continues it can damage the machine.

You can continue to cook by GRILL or OVEN 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.

Microwave Oven cavity 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 25.

REFLECTION

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

Important Note

The dish used to cook or reheat the food will get warm during cooking, as the heat conducts from the food. Even in microwaving, oven gloves are required! MICROWAVES 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 40).

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-DF386B

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1Display window

2Microwave power levels button

3Chaos defrost programs button

4Grill button

5Auto sensor programs button

16Oven power button

7Auto weight programs button

8Time / Weight selection dial

9More button

10Less button

11Memory button

12Timer button

3	13 Stop /Cancel button:
		Before Cooking:
		One press clears your instructions
5		During Cooking:
		One press temporarily stops the cooking
		program. Another press cancels all your
7		instructions and the time of day will appear
		in the display.
	14	Start button
		Touch to start operating the oven. If during
		cooking the door is opened or Stop/Cancel
		is touched once, Start has to be touched
		again to continue cooking.

Beep sound

		When a button is pressed correctly
		a beep will be heard. If a button
		is pressed and no beep is heard,
		the unit has not or cannot accept
10		the instruction. At the end of any
10		complete program, the oven will
		complete program, the oven will
		beep 5 times.
12
		Note
14
		When in stand-by mode the
		brightness of the display will be
		reduced.
		The oven will enter stand-by
		mode, when first plugged in
		and immediately after the last
		operation has completed.
		If an operation is set and start
		button is not pressed, after 6
		minutes the oven will automatically
		cancel the operation. The display
		will revert back to clock mode.

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Setting the clock

When the oven is first plugged in “REFER TO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE” appears in display window.

Press Timer Button twice.	Turn Time / Weight Dial.
	Enter the time by turning the Time/
	Weight dial. The time appears in the
	display and the colon blinks.

Press Timer Button.

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

Note

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

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

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

Operation guide setting

To assist you in programming your oven, the following operation will appear in the display window.

When you become familiar with your oven, the operation guide can be turned off.

To turn off:

Press Timer Button four times.

Colon or time of day appears in the display window.

Display window

To turn on:

Press Timer Button four times.

Colon or time of day appears in the display window.

Display window

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Child safety lock

Using this system will make the oven controls inoperable; however, the door can be opened. Child Lock can be set when the display shows a colon or the time.

To Set:

To Cancel:

Press Start three times

The time of day will disappear. Actual time will not be lost. ‘LOCK’ is indicated in the display.

Press Stop /Cancel three times

The time of day will reappear in the display.

Note

To activate child lock, Start must be pressed 3 times within a 10 second period.

Oven Accessories

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

Enamel shelf

Wire Rack

Microwave		

Grill		

Oven		

Combination		

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Cooking Modes

The diagrams shown below are cooking modes with examples of the accessories.

It may vary depending on recipe/dish used. Further information can be found in the Cookbook.

Microwave

Grill

Oven	Grill + Microwave

Key

Heater

Microwave

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Microwave cooking and defrosting

Press Microwave Power.	Set the cooking time using the	Press Start Button.
Select desired power level.	Time/Weight Dial	The cooking program will
	(HIGH power: up to 30 minutes	count down.
	Other powers: up to 90 minutes).

1 Press		HIGH	1000 Watts
2	Presses	DEFROST	270 Watts
3 Presses		MEDIUM	600 Watts
4	Presses	LOW	440 Watts
5 Presses		SIMMER	300 Watts
6 Presses		WARM	100 Watts

Use of accessory:

Use your own Pyrex® dishes, plates or bowls directly on the ceramic plate. Do not place food directly on the ceramic plate.

Note

1.For multi-stage cooking refer to page 32.

2.Stand time can be programmed after microwave power and time setting. Refer to using the timer page 31.

3.You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn Time/Weight Dial to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be increased/decreased in

1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. Turning the dial to zero will end cooking.

Bottom Feeding Technology

Please note that this product uses bottom feeding technology for microwave distribution which differs from traditional turntable side feeding methods and creates more useable space for a variety of different sized dishes. This microwave feeding style can give a difference in heating times (in microwave mode) when compared against side feeding appliances. This is quite normal and should not cause any concern. Please refer to the reheating and cooking charts in the cook book.

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Grilling Cooking

Press Grill to select level
1 press	Grill 1	1000 W		(high)
2 presses	Grill 2	700	W	(medium)
3 Presses	Grill 3	500	W	(low)

Set Time	Press Start
Select Cooking time by	The time counts
turning the Time/Weight Dial.	down in the display.
Time can be set up to
90 minutes.

Use of accessory:

Note

1.Place food on wire rack on ceramic plate. Place a heatproof plate (Pyrex®) underneath to catch fat and drips. Alternatively use the enamel shelf in the top shelf position. For large weight foods, place in a dish directly on the ceramic plate.

2.Never cover foods when grilling.

3.DO NOT attempt to preheat the grill.

4.The grill will only operate with the oven door closed. It is not possible to use the grill function with the door open.

5.There is no microwave power on the GRILL only program.

6.Most foods require turning halfway during cooking. When turning food, open oven door and CAREFULLY remove wire rack using oven gloves.

7.After turning, return food to the oven and close door. After closing oven door, press Start. The oven display will continue to count down the remaining grilling time. It is quite safe to open the oven door at any time to check the progress of the food as it is grilling.

8.The grill will glow on and off during cooking - this is normal. Always clean the oven after using the Grill and before using the microwave or combination.

9.You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn Time/Weight Dial to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be increased/decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. Turning the dial to zero will end cooking.

CAUTION!

Remove wire rack from oven by holding the rack and heatproof dish fi rmly. Use oven gloves when removing accessories. Never touch the outside window or inside metal parts of the door or oven when taking food in or out due to the high temperatures involved.

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Oven Cooking

This Pad offers a choice of oven temperatures 40°C (for proving dough) and 100 - 220°C in 10°C increments. For quick selection of the most commonly used cooking temperatures, the temperatures start at 150°C and count up to 220°C then 40°C (for proving dough) and 100°C.

Use of accessory:

Oven:

Set the desired	Press Start Button
oven temperature.	to start preheating.

Note

The oven can not preheat at 40 g.

After preheating, place the food in the oven.

Set Time

Press Start Button

Select Cooking time by turning the Time/Weight Dial.

Time can be set up to 90 mins

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Oven Cooking

Note on Preheating:

1.Do not open the door during preheating. After preheating 3 beeps will be heard and the “P” will flash in the display window. If the oven door is not opened after preheating, the oven will maintain the selected temperature. After 1 hour, including preheating, the oven will shut off automatically and revert to time of day.

2.If you want to cook without preheating, after selecting the desired temperature, set the cooking time then press Start Button.

Note

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

2.When the selected cooking time is over one hour, the time counts down minute by minute until only “1H 00” (1 hour) remains. The display then indicates minutes and seconds and counts down second by second.

3.You can add to the cooking time during cooking, if required. Turn the Time/Weight Dial to increase the cooking time. Time can be added in 1 minute increments up to 10 minutes.

4.After pressing Start Button, the selected temperature can be recalled. Press Oven Button once to indicate the temperature in the display window.

CAUTION!

Always use oven gloves when removing the food and Accessories after cooking as the oven and accessories will be Very hot.

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