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We are glad you have chosen to purchase a PANASONIC microwave oven. Before operating this oven, please
read these instructions carefully and completely, and keep them for further reference.
If you have only used a microwave oven for reheating and defrosting, with Panasonic's Inverter Technology you
can be reassured of excellent results when cooking a variety of foods, as the 'soft' penetration of microwave
energy to the centre of food helps prevent over cooking on edges and surfaces. Foods can now be gently
simmered without the concern of boil over.
After reading the introductory chapter, we are sure you will be able to master the basic techniques and thereby
develop a firm understanding of your new oven. This book includes recipes from starters to desserts. After trying
our recipes be sure to adapt your favourite recipes to microwave methods.
Start experimenting now, and enjoy the first class results you will achieve by using your new microwave oven.
Panasonic Australia Pty L t d
1 I n n o va t i o n Road
Ma c q u a r i e Park
NSW 2113
The serial number of this product may be found on
the back side of the oven. You should note the model
number and serial number of this oven in the space
provided and retain this book as a permanent record
of your purchase for future reference.
Panasonic NZ L t d
Customer Care Centre
18 Sir W o o l f Fisher Drive
H i g h b r o o k , A u c k l a n d
Private Bag 14911
P a n m ure , A u c k l a n d
Phone: (09) 272 0178
Fax:
(09) 272 0129
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE

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Before Operation
INGREDIENT CONVERSION CHART
Operation and Hints
Child Safety Lock Setting.
To Cook/Reheat/Defrost on Micro Power by Time Setting
To Use Turbo Defrost
Defrosting Tips and Techniques
Quick Guide to Operation
Maintenance
Cooking Guide
Microwave Recipe Techniques
Cooking Chart
Reheating Chart.
Breakfast Basics
Soups, Snacks and Starters
Fish and Shellfish
Poultry.
Main Fare Meats
Vegetable Varieties
Rice, Pasta and Cereal
Cakes, Slices and Biscuits.
Micro - Made Extras
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    We are glad you have chosen to purchase a PANASONIC microwave oven. Before operating this oven, please Table of Contents read these instructions carefully and completely, and keep them for further reference. Before Operation If you have only used a microwave oven for reheating and defrosting, with Panasonic’s Inverter Technology you can be reassured of excellent results when cooking a variety of foods, as the ‘soft’...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions (continued) READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE (This statement applicable only to New Zealand.) placing bag in oven. (d) If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep We certify that this microwave oven has been Precautions to be taken when Practical Hints: oven door closed, turn oven off at the wall...
  • Page 3: Microwaves And How They Work

    Installation and General Instructions Installation and General Instructions (continued) (continued) 9. Extreme care should be taken when cooking check the oven frequently due to the possibility of of, or in the oven. It could be a fire hazard. Food 9. Do not cook food directly on ceramic plate unless popcorn in a microwave oven.
  • Page 4: Cookware And Utensils Guide

    Cookware and Utensils Guide Cookware and Utensil Chart It is important to use the correct container when or conventional heating are microwave safe. Prepare Combination bags according to manufacturer’s directions. When cooking in a microwave oven. The following will help Crispy Microwave Grill...
  • Page 5: Feature Diagram

    Feature Diagram Feature Diagram (continued) Front view Rear view Shelf Positions Steam Grill Elements Menu Label LED Light Caution Label Outlet Sensor Air Vents Exhaust Identification Label Control Panel (Do not remove) Caution Label Power Supply Cord Door Safety Lock System Power Supply Plug Air Vents Caution Label...
  • Page 6: Control Panel

    Control Panel Display Window To help you operate the oven conveniently, the present state will appear in the display window. Sensor/Steam Reheat Feature Steam/Steam Shot Feature Auto Steam Menu Display Oven Feature/ Preheat Setting/ Cleaning Display Without Preheat Setting Auto Cook Menu Display Grill Feature Display Window Healthy Menu Display...
  • Page 7: Let's Start To Use Your Oven

    Let’s Start To Use Your Oven! Cooking Modes Plug in. The diagrams shown below are examples of the accessories. It may vary depending on recipe/dish used. Further information can be found in the Cooking Guide section. Plug into a properly earthed electrical outlet. " "...
  • Page 8: Combination Cooking Modes

    Combination cooking modes Micro Power by Time Setting To Cook/Reheat/Defrost on This feature allows you to set the desired power and time for cooking by yourself. Recommended Cooking Modes Uses Containers Accessories Open Door. CRISPYGRILL Open the door and place container with food on flat table in the oven. Then close the door. ■...
  • Page 9: To Cook On Steam By Time Setting

    To Cook on Steam by Time Setting To Cook on Steam by Time Setting (continued) Caution: The oven can be programmed as a steamer to cook vegetables, fish, chicken and rice. It can keep moisture of food and also can steam the food evenly. There are 3 different steam settings available. 1.
  • Page 10: Steam Shot Setting

    Steam Shot Setting To Cook on Grill by Time Setting (continued) This feature allows you add steam during cooking (up to 3 minutes). Adding steam during cooking enhances heat distribution and aids the rising process of breads, cakes and pastries. There are five combinations that you can use steam shot - Microwave, Grill, Oven, Crispy Grill and Press Microwave + Grill.
  • Page 11: To Cook On Crispy Grill By Time Setting

    To Cook on Grill by Time Setting To Cook on Crispy Grill by Time Setting (continued) Guidelines The crispy grill feature allows the upper and lower surfaces of food to be brown and crispy without turning over by means of the particular design of the Grill Tray only. 1.
  • Page 12: To Cook Combination By Time Setting

    To Cook on Crispy Grill by Time Setting To Cook Combination by Time Setting (continued) Suggested cooking options Microwave + Grill Setting: There are three power levels for this feature. It's a good way for roasting foods by combining microwave and grill Food Weight Power level...
  • Page 13: Steam & Microwave Setting

    To Cook Combination by Time Setting To Cook Combination by Time Setting (continued) (continued) Oven accessories to use Enter Time. Directly on the base of the oven in a microwaveable and heatproof dish. Or you can place foods directly on Wire Enter the cooking time by using the dial.
  • Page 14: To Cook Oven By Time Setting

    To Cook on Oven by Time Setting To Cook Combination by Time Setting (continued) Oven Setting Your combination oven can be used as an oven using the oven mode which uses top and bottom heat. For best Press results always place food in a preheated oven. When using oven mode, the Grill Tray can be placed in the upper or lower shelf position.
  • Page 15 To Cook on Oven by Time Setting To Cook on Oven by Time Setting (continued) (continued) Without Preheating: Ferment Setting (Ferment feature is used for dough fermentation, such as the pizza base or bakery dough when making bread.) This feature allows you to ferment food at 40 °C. Select Mode.
  • Page 16: To Use Timer (Kitchen Timer/Standing Time/Delay Start)

    To Cook on Oven by Time Setting To Use Timer (continued) (Kitchen Timer/Standing Time/Delay Start) Guideline to oven temperatures This feature allows you to program the oven as a kitchen timer. It can be also used to program a stand time after cooking is completed or to program a delay start.
  • Page 17: To Cook Food Using Sensor Reheat

    To Use Timer To Cook Food Using Sensor Reheat (continued) To set Delay Start: Sensor Reheat feature is utilizing the IR sensor equipped within the cavity to detect surface temperature of the food in the MWO to balance the reheating temperature and timing. This feature can cook food without setting power and time, only according to the temperature as your require.
  • Page 18 To Cook Food Using Sensor Reheat (Beverage) Reheat Setting (Recommended Food Temperature) This feature allows you to reheat beverage (coffee, tea, etc.) from room temperature or fridge temperature without setting power and time, only according to the temperature as your require. The field is 40~70°C. Press Twice.
  • Page 19: To Cook Food Using Steam Reheat

    To Cook Food Using Steam Reheat Defrost on Micro Power by Time Setting This feature allows you to reheat rice, meal with steam without setting power and time. The recommended weight This feature allows you to defrost by setting time by yourself. is 100-500 g.
  • Page 20 To Use Turbo Defrost Defrosting Tips and Techniques This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood automatically by just setting the weight of the food. Preparation for Freezing: The serving/weight is 0.1 kg to 3.0 kg. 1. Heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags and freezer wrap are suitable. 2.
  • Page 21: 3-Stage Setting

    3-Stage Setting Auto Cook Setting (Method 1) This feature allows you to program 3-Stage continually. This feature allows you to cook most of your favourite foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the power setting, then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of food and then just enter the weight. Do E.g.: Continually set [600 W] 2 minutes, [Steam 2] 3 minutes and [Grill 2] 2 minutes.
  • Page 22 Auto Cook Setting (Method 1) Auto Cook Setting (Method 2) (continued) (continued) For menus No.23 - No.25 please operate as follows: For quick selection, we classify menus No.1 - No.6 under Steam Auto pad. This method allows you to select your desired menu directly by pressing Steam Auto pad.
  • Page 23: Auto Cook Menus

    Auto Cook Menus Auto Cook Menus (continued) (continued) Stir at beeps. Stir again at end of program and allow a few 1. Frozen Foods Recommended Accessories minutes standing time. Number Menu/Function Serving/Weight Containers and Placement Suitable for steaming some desserts such as buns. It's not suitable for big size food and all kinds of frozen Frozen Foods 100 g...
  • Page 24 Auto Cook Menus Auto Cook Menus (continued) (continued) 12. Grill Chicken Pieces 16. Teriyaki Chicken - Healthy 21. Frozen Crispy Top 3 cm Use for heating and browning the top of frozen purchased savoury dishes like macaroni cheese, shepherds pie and Suitable for cooking most fresh chicken pieces e.g.
  • Page 25: Cleaning Setting

    Cleaning Setting Cleaning Setting (continued) 26. Deodorization Setting: 28. System Cleaning Setting: This feature is suitable for cleaning the particular smell from the microwave oven. (20 minutes is needed) The first stage of this program cleans the system with a citric acid solution. The second stage runs water through the system to rinse the pipes.
  • Page 26: Before Requesting Service

    Cleaning Setting Before Requesting Service (continued) 29. Cavity Cleaning Setting: ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL: This feature is available when the cavity is built up with fat or grease (20 minutes is needed). Select "Cavity Cleaning". The oven causes Some radio, TV, Wi-Fi, cordless telephone, baby monitor, blue tooth or interference with my TV.
  • Page 27: Care Of Your Microwave Oven

    If it seems there is a problem with the oven, contact an authorized Service Centre. 4. When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please consult the service center specified by Panasonic. – 52 – – 53 –...
  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    Care of your Microwave Oven Technical Specifications (continued) Cleaning the Water Tank Model NN-DS596B Clean with a soft sponge in water. Power Supply: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz Power Consumption*: Microwave 4.3 A 1000 W Steam 4.4 A 1020 W Grill 5.3 A 1220 W...
  • Page 29: Panasonic Warranty

    Panasonic Warranty Panasonic Warranty (for Australia) (for New Zealand) – 56 – – 57 –...
  • Page 30 Quick Guide to Operation Quick Guide to Operation (continued) Feature How to Operate Feature How to Operate With preheating: To Use Sensor Reheat (page 33) Press once Set temperature Press once Select Auto Menu Press once Select serving/weight Press once To Use Sensor Reheat Afterpreheating (Beverage)
  • Page 31 Quick Guide to Operation Quick Guide to Operation (continued) (continued) Feature How to Operate Feature How to Operate With preheating: To Set Steam (page 16-17) Select Steam mode Press once Select Power level Press once To Use Oven Select Oven preheat mode Press once Set temperature Press once...

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