Panasonic NN-DS596BQPQ User Manual

Operating Instructions and Cookbook

Steam Combination Oven

Model No. NN-DS596B

FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

NN-DS596B

The IEC (60705) power

for

Important notice

1000 W

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 efcient. It is therefore very important that you refer carefully to the packet instructions on convenience foods.

Some packet instructions only display information for B or D rated ovens. We therefore provide additional guidelines for reheating and cooking on pages

check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening the door. After

Always

checking the progress of the foods, touch Start to continue the cooking time.

output (Watts)

The heating category small packs of food

of this book.

61-75

Failure to follow the instructions given in this operating instructions and cookbook,

may affect the recipe result and in some instances may be dangerous.

Customer Communications Centre 0344 344 3899

Selected Spares and Accessories:

Order direct on line at Centre number above.

For Cookery Advice call: 01344 862108 (open Monday to Wednesday 9 am - 12 pm) Alternatively visit our website at

www.panasonic.co.uk

www.theideaskitchen.co.uk

or by telephoning the Customer Communications

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic appliance.

Contents

Safety instructions ............................... 2-6

Disposal of waste products......................7

Important safety instructions................ 8-9

Before using your oven..........................10

Placement of your oven .........................10

Care and cleaning of your oven.............11

Maintenance of your oven .....................12

Accessory advice...................................12

Oven accessory .....................................13

Parts of your oven ........................... 14-15

Important information....................... 15-17

Microwaving principles ..........................18

Control panel .........................................19

General guidelines........................... 20-21

Quick check guide to cooking

utensils ..................................................22

Containers to use ............................ 22-23

Cooking modes......................................24

Combination cooking modes .................25

Let’s start to use your oven ...................26

Setting the clock ....................................27

Child lock ...............................................27

Operation guide setting .........................28

Microwave cooking and defrosting ........29

Defrosting guidelines .............................30

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

Grilling ............................................. 33-34

Panacrunch ...........................................35

Oven cooking................................... 36-38

Steam cooking ................................. 39-40

Steam Shot ...........................................41

Combination cooking with steam ..... 42-43

Combination Grill and

microwave ....................................... 44-45

Multi-stage cooking.......................... 46-47

Using the timer ................................ 48-49

Chaos defrost .................................. 50-51

Auto steam programs ...................... 52-53

Auto cook programs ........................ 54-55

Panacrunch programs ..................... 56-57

System cleaning programs ....................58

Cleaning the water tank .........................59

Cooking and reheating guidelines .........60

Reheating charts ............................. 61-66

Cooking charts................................. 67-75

Steam only cooking chart ......................75

Increasing and decreasing recipes ........76

Using recipes from other books .............76

Cooking for one .....................................76

Recipes.......................................... 77-104

Questions and answers ............... 105-106

Specications ......................................107

Operating Instructions

Safety instructions

Important safety instructions. Before operating this oven,

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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, including escaping steam. 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

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

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

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the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly

qualied person in order to avoid a hazard.

Warning! The appliance should be inspected for damage



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

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.

Warning! Do not remove the outer panel from the oven



which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

Safety instructions

Repairs should only be made by a qualied service



person.

Warning! Liquids and other foods must not be heated in

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sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

Warning! Only allow children to use the oven without

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supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.

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

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

For Counter-top use:

The oven must be placed on a at, stable surface 85 cm

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above the oor, with rear of oven placed against a back wall. For proper operation the oven must have sucient 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

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

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

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Stop/Cancel and leave the door closed in order to stie any ames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut o power

at fuse or circuit breaker panel.

This appliance is intended to be used in household

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applications only.

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

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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.

Safety instructions

The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to

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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

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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

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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 cleaners is not recommended.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners.

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When using the grill, oven, steam, Panacrunch or

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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 aect the life of

the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

Warning! The accessible parts may become hot in grill,

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oven, steam, Panacrunch 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

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appliance.

Safety instructions

Do not use harsh, abrasive cleaners or sharp metal

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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

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cabinet and the oven door will get hot during grill, oven, steam, Panacrunch and combination modes, take

care when opening or closing the door and when inserting or removing food and the accessory.

This appliance is not intended to be operated by means

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of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave

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ovens.

Warning! This appliance produces boiling hot steam.

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During and after cooking with steam function, do not

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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.

Warning! Steam may billow out when you open the door.

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If there is steam in the oven, do not reach in with your bare hands! Risk of burns! Use oven gloves.

Please refer to pages 12-13 for correct installation of the

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shelf accessory.

The oven has two grill heaters situated in the top of the

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oven and two heaters situated in the base of the oven. After using the grill, oven, steam, Panacrunch 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. To prevent burns, care should be taken to avoid touching the inside surfaces of the oven.

Safety instructions

 This combination 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 re if

cooked too long. We do not recommend heating foods low in moisture such as popcorn or poppadoms. Drying of food, newspapers or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloths, wheat bags, hot water bottles and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition

or re.

The oven lamp must be replaced by a service technician



trained by the manufacturer. Do not attempt to remove the outer casing from the oven.

Before using the oven, place the drip tray in position.

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Refer to page 14 for correct installation.

The purpose of the drip tray is to collect excess water

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during steam and microwave mode. It should be emptied after each steam and microwave operation.

Do not use the water tank if it is cracked or broken, as

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leaking water could result in electrical failure and danger of electric shock. If the water tank becomes damaged, please contact your dealer.

Caution! In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent

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

on and o by the utility.

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.

Important safety instructions

Read carefully and keep for future reference

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

convenience. 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

on the body of the fuse.

mark

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.

or the BSI

 How to replace the fuse

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

If the tted moulded plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home then the fuse should be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of

safely and an appropriate one tted.

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

If a new plug is to be tted, please observe

the wiring code as shown opposite. If in any

doubt, please consult a qualied electrician

(For U.K. models only).

Warning!

This appliance must be earthed.

Important

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green-and-yellow:

Neutral

Blue:

Live.

Brown:

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

must be connected to the terminal in

yellow

the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or

green-and-yellow.

The wire which is coloured connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured

. The wire which is coloured

black

must be connected to 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.

red

Earth,

green-and-

or coloured

must be

blue

green

brown

 Voltage & power

The voltage used must be the same as

specied on this microwave oven. Using a higher voltage than that which is specied is dangerous and may result in a re or

other type of accident causing damage.

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.

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 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 accessory inside the oven in case it is accidentally turned on.

Exterior oven surfaces

7. Exterior oven surfaces, including air

vents on the right side of the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during

grill, oven, steam, Panacrunch

and

combination

when opening or closing the door and when inserting or removing food and the accessory.

modes. Take care

Heater

8. 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

Panacrunch

functions, the inside surfaces of the

oven will be very hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching the heating elements inside the oven.

grill, oven, steam,

and

combination

Caution! Hot surfaces

After cooking by these modes, the

Square Panacrunch Pan will be very hot.

9. Before using

combination

operate the oven without food and the accessory on

10 minutes.

is used for rust protection to be burned off. This is the only time that the oven is operated completely empty.

grill, oven, steam or

function for the rst time

oven 220 °C

This will allow the oil that

for

Caution!

Grill elements and oven will be hot.

Do not operate the oven empty

apart from point 9 above. The appliance must not be operated by

microwave

oven.

damage the appliance.

The accessible parts may become hot in

Panacrunch

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 including

without food in the

Operation when empty will

grill, oven, steam,

and

combination

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, cracks in the door or any

damage to the water tank. Notify dealer immediately if unit is damaged. DO NOT install if unit is damaged.

Cord

3. If the supply cord of this appliance is

damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer or its service agent or a

similarly qualied person in order to

avoid a hazard.

Guarantee

2. Your receipt is your guarantee, please keep it safe.

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.

5cm

1. The oven must be placed on a at, stable surface 850 mm above the oor,

with rear of oven placed against a back wall. For proper operation the oven

must have sufcient air ow, i.e. 5 cm at one side, the other being open; 15 cm clear over the top; 10 cm at the rear.

15cm

10cm

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 right side 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 and 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.

Switch the oven off before cleaning

and unplug at the socket if possible.

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

Panacrunch

the walls of the oven should be cleaned with a soft cloth and soapy water. Particular care should be taken to keep the window area clean especially after cooking by

Panacrunch

Stubborn spots inside the oven can be removed by using a small amount of conventional oven-cleaner sprayed onto a soft damp cloth. Wipe onto

problem spots, leave for recommended

time and then wipe off.

directly inside the oven.

4. After cooking with a wipe away any excess water which may have condensed within the oven cavity. Empty the drip tray (refer to page 14).

5. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the

door glass

surface, which may result in shattering

of the glass.

6. The 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

clean with a soft, dry cloth.

use harsh detergents or abrasives

grill, oven, steam,

and

combination

grill, oven, steam,

and

combination.

Do not spray

steam function

since they may scratch the

outside oven surface

control panel

becomes dirty,

cooking

oven

should be

Do not

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.

If steam accumulates

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

10. When

11. A

12. Ensure the Square Panacrunch Pan

13. Keep

14. Run the system cleaning program

oven cavity oor

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.

or cooking by

grilling

steam

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

use. These marks will be more difcult

to clean later.

cleaning the appliance.

is kept clean, especially when using

microwave or combination programs.

Check that no dust or other material is blocking any of the air vents on the right side 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.

when the symbol shows in the display. See page 58. Clean the water tank at least once a week to prevent build up of limescale. See page 59.

combination

steam cleaner

air vents

is not to be used for

clear at all times.

inside or around

should be

oven,

some foods

during

‘smoke’

Maintenance of your oven

Service

1. When your oven requires a service call your local Panasonic engineer (

Customer Communications Centre

on 0344 344 3899

engineer).

can recommend an

Warning!

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

Door seals

2. Do not attempt to tamper with or make

any adjustments or repairs to door, control panel housing, safety interlock

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

damp cloth.

Warning!

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. remove the outer casing from the oven.

Do not

attempt to

Selected spares and accessories

5. These may be ordered directly online at

www.panasonic.co.uk

by telephoning the

Communication Centre on 0344 344 3899

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

. Most major credit and

Customer

Accessory advice

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

2. The Square Panacrunch Pan provided

must

grilling, oven, steam, Panacrunch

and cooking.

when cooking in microwave only mode.

with less than 200 g of food on a manual combination program. The maximum weight that can be used on the oven accessory is 3.2 kg. Failure to use the accessory correctly could damage your oven.

be used as directed for

only

combination

Never use metal accessories

Do not use if operating the oven

without microwave

3. When cooking with arcing may occur if the incorrect weight

of food is used, a metal container has been used incorrectly, or the oven

accessory has been damaged. If this

occurs, stop the appliance immediately.

You can continue to cook by or

only.

oven

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

microwave

power

grill, steam

Oven accessory

The oven comes equipped with an

accessory, the Square Panacrunch Pan.

Always follow the directions given for use of the accessory. The accessory has a number of uses:

1. It is recommended to use the pan in the upper shelf position on

For steaming larger food items, place

the pan in the lower shelf position.

During steaming, cooking juices collect

in the watercourse of the pan.

2. The pan can be used for

upper shelf position for small at

items. It can be used in the lower shelf position for grilling larger items.

3. The pan can be placed in the lower or upper shelf position to cook in mode 100 - 220 °C or 40 °C.

4. The pan can be used as a

Panacrunch Pan

position for the Panacrunch auto programs. It can be used in the upper or lower shelf positions in manual operation for browning and crisping the top and base of foods.

in the upper shelf

Steam

grill

Square

1, 2 or 3.

in the

oven

Using the Square Panacrunch Pan (Manual operation)

1. Place in the upper shelf position. Press Grill pad 4 times to select Panacrunch mode. Please refer to page 35.

2. Cook according to the guidelines shown in the cooking chart in the cookbook on page 35.

3. Use oven gloves after cooking as the pan will be very hot.

Care of the pan

1. Never use any sharp utensils on the pan as this will damage the non-stick surface.

2. After use, wash the pan in hot soapy water and rinse in hot water. Do not use any abrasive cleaning substances or scouring pads as this will damage the surface of the pan.

3. The pan is dishwasher safe.

Square Panacrunch Pan

Note

Do not pre-heat the pan.

Always use oven gloves when handling the hot pan.

Ensure all food packaging is removed before cooking.

Do not place any heat-sensitive materials on the hot pan as this may cause

burning.

For correct use of the Square Panacrunch Pan for each cooking mode, see

pages 29-45.

Parts of your oven

Control panel

Front view Rear view

Drip tray Water tank

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.

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

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

Do not use a dishwasher to clean the drip tray.

Air vent exhaust

Air inlet

Re-position the drip tray by clicking back onto the legs.

Water Tank

Refer to guidelines for water tank on page 40.

Warning label

Identication label

Drip tray Water tank

Note

The above illustration is for reference only.

Parts of your oven

Steam outlet

Shelf positions

Power supply cord

Power supply plug

Door hinges

To prevent injury when opening or closing the

door, keep ngers away

from the door hinges.

Inner Plate

Warning label Menu

Bottom microwave feeding

(refer to page 29)

Note

The above illustration is for reference only.

Grill elements LED light

Oven window

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 is touched. The oven lamp lights as soon as the oven door is opened.

label

Door safety lock system.

To prevent injury, do not insert nger, knife, spoon or

other object into the latch hole.

Warning label

Air vents

Important information

Safety

If smoke is emitted or a re occurs in the oven, touch Stop/Cancel and leave the door closed in order to stie 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.

Important information

Small quantities of food

Take care when heating small quantities

of food as these can easily burn, dry out or catch re if cooked too long. Always set

short cooking times and check the food frequently.

Note

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

Foods low in moisture

Take care when heating foods low in

moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, biscuits and pastries. These can easily burn, dry out or catch on re if cooked too long.

We do not recommend heating foods low in moisture such as popcorn or 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 overheated. 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 skin

Potatoes, apples, egg yolk, whole vegetables and sausages are examples of foods with non porous skin. These must be pierced using a fork before cooking to prevent bursting.

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.

Warning

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

Important information

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 specically designed for use in a

microwave oven. These products contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or

res when used.

Reheating

It is essential that reheated food is served “piping hot”. Remove the food from the oven

and check that it is “piping hot”, i.e. steam is

being emitted from all parts and any sauce is bubbling. (If you wish you may choose

to check the food has reached 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.

Grilling

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.

Utensils/containers

Before use check that utensils/containers are suitable for use in microwave ovens. See pages 22-23.

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 60.

Arcing

Arcing may occur if a metal container has

been used incorrectly, if the incorrect weight of food is used, or if the Square Panacrunch

Pan has 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

oven or steam only.

grill,

Microwaving principles

Oven cavit

Base of the oven

Magnetron

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.

Stirrer motor Waveguide

In a microwave oven, electricity is converted

into microwaves by the

bottom feeding, please refer to page 29.

Magnetron

Microwave stirrer

. For

Reection

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!

pass through metal and therefore metal cooking utensils can never be used in a microwave, for cooking on microwave only.

Microwaves can not

How microwaves cook food

The microwaves cause the water molecules to vibrate which causes 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 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.

friction

, i.e.

heat

Foods not suitable for cooking by microwave only

Yorkshire pudding and soufes. 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.

is very important in microwaving,

time

particularly for dense foods i.e. meat, cakes

and reheated meals (refer to page 20).

Hence

standing

Boiled eggs

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

Control panel

1. Display window

2. Steam

3. Micro Power

4. Grill

5. Oven

6. Chaos defrost

7. Auto steam programs

8. Auto cook programs

9. Panacrunch programs

10. Time/Weight Dial

11. System cleaning

12. Timer/Clock

13. Stop/Cancel:

14. Start:

(pages 39-40)

(page 29)

(pages 33-35)

(pages 36-38)

(pages 50-51)

(pages 52-53)

(pages 54-55)

(pages 56-57)

(pages 58)

Before cooking:

One touch clears your instructions.

During cooking:

One touch temporarily stops the cooking program. Another touch cancels all your instructions and a colon or the clock will appear in the display.

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:

A beep sounds when a key is touched. If this beep does not

sound, the setting is incorrect.

When the oven changes from one

function to another, two beeps sound. After completion of cooking, ve beeps sound.

Note

The oven will enter stand-by

mode after the last operation has completed. When in stand-

by mode, the brightness of the

display will be reduced.

When in stand-by mode, it is

necessary to open and close the oven door.

If an operation is set and Start

is not touched within 6 minutes,

the oven will automatically cancel the operation. The display will revert back to colon or Clock mode.

General guidelines

Standing time

Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require a outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to nish conducting through the food.

standing time

(inside or

 Jacket potatoes

Wrap in aluminium foil once cooked by microwave only. Stand for 5 min. It is not necessary to stand jacket potatoes cooked in

combination

mode.

 Fish

Stand for 2-3 minutes.

 Egg dishes

Stand for 1-2 minutes.

 Precooked convenience food

Stand for 2-3 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.

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.

attempt to boil eggs in their shells.

Do not

 Meat joints

Stand 15 min wrapped in aluminium foil.

 Plated meals

Stand for 2-3 minutes.

 Vegetables

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

vegetables can be served immediately.

 Defrosting

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

5 minutes. e.g. raspberries, to 1-2 hours for

a joint of meat. See pages 31-32.

If food is not cooked after return to oven and cook for additional time.

standing time

Cling lm

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

combination.

grill, oven or

General guidelines

Dish size

Follow the dish sizes given in

the recipes, as these affect the

cooking and reheating times. A quantity of food spread in a bigger dish cooks and reheats more quickly

Quantity

Small quantities cook faster

than large quantities, also

small meals will reheat more quickly than large portions.

Spacing

Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced apart. pile foods on top of each other.

Never

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. if the pastry does not appear to be very hot.

Do not

overheat even

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

Water especially must

heating.

be stirred before and during

heating, to avoid eruption.

Do not heat liquids that have previously been boiled.

overheat.

Do not

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.

Quick check guide to cooking utensils

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 cold water.

2. Place it on the base of the oven along side the dish to be tested. If the dish you

are testing is a large dish, then stand the

measuring jug on top of the empty dish.

3. Heat on

power for 1 minute.

high

Containers to use

Oven glass

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

ideal for microwave, oven 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 Oven and Combination but not directly under the Grill.

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 foil or

containers on microwave

metal

only as the microwaves cannot pass through and the food will

not heat evenly, it may also

damage your oven. Foil and metal containers can be used on grill or oven.

Containers to use

Plastic

Many plastic containers are

designed for microwave use,

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

Do not use Melamine. Never cook in margarine cartons or

yoghurt pots, as these will

melt with the heat from the food. If heatproof they can be used for Oven or Combination cooking.

the grill.

Do not use under

Paper

Plain white absorbent kitchen paper (kitchen towel) can only be used for microwave cooking e.g. for covering bacon to prevent splattering.

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

Avoid kitchen paper containing manmade

bres.

If you are using branded re-cycled kitchen

towel, check rst that it is recommended for

microwave use. Do not use waxed or plastic

coated cups or plates as the nish may

melt. Greaseproof paper can be used to line the base of dishes and to cover when blind baking pastry cases. White paper plates can be used for Microwave only.

short reheating times

, on

Cling lm

Microwave cling lm can only

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

food to be cooked, but care

should be taken to avoid the

lm being in direct contact

with the food eg. Do not line

dishes with cling lm.

use on any other cooking mode.

Do not

Aluminium foil

Small amounts of smooth aluminium foil can be used to

joints of meat during

shield

defrosting and cooking by

Microwave, as the microwaves

cannot pass through the

foil, this prevents the parts

shielded from overcooking or over defrosting. Take care that the foil does not touch

the sides or roof of the oven,

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

Roasting bags

Roasting bags are useful when slit up one side to

tent a joint, for roasting by

power and time. Do not use

the metal twists supplied,

when using Microwave or Combination.

Cooking modes

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

Cooking modes Uses

Defrosting

MICROWAVE

GRILL

OVEN



Reheating



Melting: butter, chocolate, cheese.



Cooking sh, vegetables, fruits, eggs.



Preparing: stewed fruits, jam, sauces,



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

Baking cakes without colour.



No Preheating

Grilling of meat or sh.



Toast grilling.



Colouring of gratin dishes or



meringue pies.

Preheating advised

Baking of small items with short



cooking times: puff pastry, cookies, roll cakes, scones.

Special baking: bread rolls or



brioches, sponge cakes.

Baking of pizzas and tarts.



Preheating advised

Accessories to

use

Square

Panacrunch Pan.

Square

Panacrunch Pan.

Containers

Use your own

Pyrex® dishes, plates or bowls,

directly on the

base of the oven.

Microwaveable,

no metal.

Heatproof,

metal tin can

be used

on Square Panacrunch Pan in lower or upper

shelf positions or

on base of oven.

Heatproof,

metal tin can

be used

on Square Panacrunch Pan in lower or upper

shelf positions.

Do not place

dishes directly on

base of oven.

STEAM

PANACRUNCH

Cooking sh, vegetables, chicken,



rice, and potatoes.

No Preheating

Roasting small meat and poultry



items.

Reheating and crisping (pizza,



bread, potato products).

No Preheating

Square

Panacrunch Pan.

Square Panacrunch Pan in upper or lower

shelf positions.

Heatproof

container on

Square

Panacrunch Pan in upper or lower

shelf positions.

Grill+Microwave

Combination cooking modes

Cooking modes Uses

GRILL + MICROWAVE

Cooking lasagne, meat, potatoes or



vegetable gratins.

To use grill + microwave in

Panacrunch mode,

refer to page 24

STEAM + MICROWAVE

GRILL + STEAM

OVEN + STEAM

No Preheating

Cooking sh, vegetables, chicken, rice,



and potatoes.

No Preheating

Cooking gratins



Kebabs



Fish llets



Whole sh



Part baked bread



No Preheating

Baking cakes



Pastry tarts



Preheating advised

Accessories

to use

Square

Panacrunch

Pan.

Square

Panacrunch

Pan.

Containers

Microwaveable

and heatproof dishes placed

directly on base

of oven.

Microwaveable

and heatproof dishes placed

directly on base

of oven.

Microwaveable

and heatproof.

Dishes can be used on

the Square

Panacrunch

Pan in the lower

or upper shelf

positions or

directly on the

base of the oven.

Microwaveable

and heatproof.

Dishes can be used on

the Square

Panacrunch

Pan in the lower

or upper shelf

positions. Do

not place dishes

directly on base of

oven.

Let’s start to use your oven

Plug in

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

Tap Timer/Clock twice to set clock

Set clock as a 24 hr clock. (See page 27 for details).

Tap Oven

( will appear in the display window with the oven temperature) (this procedure is to burn off the oil used for rust protection in the oven.) Tap Oven until 220 °C is in the display window. Remove all accessories from the oven.

Enter Time

Turn Time/Weight dial until 10 minutes is displayed in the window.

Touch Start

The time will be displayed in the window and count down. The oven will beep at the end of the program. The oven is now ready to use.

Caution

Grill elements and oven will be hot.

Note

This is to enable you to experiment setting various programs. (“DEMO MODE PRESS ANY KEY” will appear in the display window.

This is to conrm that there is no microwave

power produced and it is safe to use the oven without any food). To set Demonstration

Mode: tap Microwave power once, then tap

Stop/Cancel 4 times. To cancel Demonstration

Mode touch Microwave power once, touch

Stop/Cancel 4 times.

Setting the clock

When the oven is rst plugged in “REFER TO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

USE” appears in display window.

Tap Timer/Clock twice.

“SET TIME’’ appears in the

display window and the colon starts to blink.

Enter the time by turning the Time/Weight dial.The time appears in the display and the colon blinks. e.g. 13:25 (24 hr clock).

Touch Timer/Clock. The colon stops blinking. Time of day is now locked into the display.

Note

1. One turn of the dial will increase or decrease the time by 1 minute. Continously turning the dial will rapidly increase or decrease the time.

2. To reset the time of day repeat all the above steps.

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

4. This is a 24 hour clock.

Child 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:

Tap Start three times. The time of day will disappear. Actual time will not be lost.

‘LOCK’ is indicated in the display.

Tap Stop/Cancel three times. The time of day will reappear in the display.

Note

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

Child Lock can be set when a colon or the time of day is displayed.

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:

Colon or time of day appears in the display window.

Tap Timer/Clock four times.

To turn on:

Tap Timer/Clock four times.

Display window

Colon or time of day appears in the display window.

Display window

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