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Owner’s Manual Convection/Broil/Microwave Oven Household Use Only Model No. NN-CD66NS NN-CD65NS PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT, AND SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE. Printed in China Panasonic Canada Inc.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven Your microwave oven is a cooking appliance and you should use as much care as you use with a stove or any other cooking appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. 10. DO NOT allow children to use this appliance, unless closely supervised by an adult. DO NOT assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook everything.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) WARNING Safety Precautions TO AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK: Glass Tray DO NOT remove top or outer panel 1. DO NOT operate the oven without the Roller Ring and the Glass from oven. Repairs must be done Tray in place.
Using device will turn the oven off. The oven will remain inoperable a lower voltage will cause slow cooking. Panasonic is NOT until it has cooled. responsible for any damages resulting from the use of the oven with any voltage other than specified.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ Child-safety Electronic Door Lock Feature Your microwave oven is equipped with an electronic child-safety function, to be more precise: the door lock function, which enables the oven door to be “locked” so that children or anyone unfamiliar with it cannot operate it accidentally. Distinguishing from that of child safety lock, the door lock does not lock access to the microwave function, it simply prevents burning by opening the door accidentally.
Food Preparation Follow these Safety Precautions when cooking in your oven. 4) FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS IMPORTANT • DO NOT COOK / REHEAT WHOLE EGGS, WITH OR WITHOUT THE SHELL. Proper cooking depends upon the power, the time setting and quantity of food. If you use a smaller portion than Steam buildup in whole recommended but cook at the time for the recommended eggs may cause them to...
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• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance. The steam from the cleaning appliance could penetrate live components and permanently damage the oven or cause injury. • The use of accessories not recommended by Panasonic may cause injury.
Location of Controls 11 7 High and Low Wire Rack (with spacers) Oven Window Door Safety Lock System a. A wire rack is included with the oven in order to facilitate browning of small dishes. Door Release Button b. Wire rack should be cleaned regularly. Push to open the door.
Oven Accessories The following chart shows correct use of the accessories in the oven. High Rack Low Rack Glass Tray Airfry Basket Mode Microwave Broil Airfry Convection Combo 1 (Broil + Microwave) Combo Combo 2 (Convection + Microwave)
Display Window To help you operate the oven conveniently, the present state will appear in the display window. Number/Character Time (Minute/Second) Child Safety Lock Setting Weight Temperature Airfry Basket 3-Stage Display Beverage Popcorn Wire Rack Microwave Mode Sensor Cook Program Convection Mode Broil Mode Auto Defrost Program...
Cooking Modes The diagrams shown below are examples of the accessories. It may vary depending on recipe/dish used. Recommended Cooking modes Uses Containers accessories Defrosting Reheating Microwave Melting: butter, chocolate, cheese. Cooking: fish, vegetables, fruits, eggs, rice and Use your own porridge.
Metric Units or mode. Imperial Units display. Display Window Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet. "WELCOME TO PANASONIC REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USE" scrolls across display Press Start (Dial) once. Press Start (Dial) twice. window.
Operation (continued) Menu Action ON/OFF This feature helps you to program your oven by prompting the next step to be taken. When you become familiar with your oven, the prompt can be turned off. This feature can be selected when colon or clock appears in the display window.
Operation (continued) Setting the Clock Setting the Child Safety Lock NOTES: 1. This feature prevents the electronic operation of the oven until cancelled. It does not lock the door. 2. To set or cancel Child Safety Lock, Stop/Reset button must be pressed 3 times within 10 seconds.
Operation (continued) Airfry The Airfry function combines Oven accessories to use Airfry basket on high wire intense heat and maximized rack on glass tray airflow to cook food crispy and brown. Press Airfry once for 425F, twice for 400F and 3 times for 375F.
Operation (continued) Airfry Chart Recommended Food Weight range time Hints (minute) 8 - 16 oz. (225 - 450 g) 15-20 of total time for over 16 oz. (450 g) Thin frozen fries stir at 16 - 32 oz. (450 - 900 g) 20-30 Thick frozen fries/Frozen 16 - 32 oz.
Operation (continued) Broil Directions for Broiling: Oven accessories to use NOTES: When broiling foods the glass There are two power levels for There is no microwave tray should be in position. Broil. When broiling, heat is power on the Broil only Place food on wire rack on the radiated from heater.
Operation (continued) Combo Combo 1 (Casserole) This function is suitable for cooking casserole dishes. The cooking power combines microwave and broil. Follow the recommended recipes and cooking time on the next page, use microwaveable dishes, and cook without lids. For other recipe of casserole, please set cooking time as you desired.
Operation (continued) Convection Bake The oven can be used as a With Preheating: NOTES: conventional oven using the 1. * Open the door using Convection mode which the door release button, incorporates a heating element because if the Stop/ with a fan. There is a choice of Reset button is pressed Convection temperatures 100 °F the program may be...
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Operation (continued) Convection Bake Without Preheating: NOTES: Oven accessories to use 1. When the selected cooking Convection Bake can When using the Convection directly start cooknig time is less than one hour, oven the glass tray should be in without preheating. the time counts down position and must have the food container placed on top.
Operation (continued) Microwave This feature allows you to set NOTES: the desired power and time to 1. Opening the door and cook food. Do not place food taking out the defrosted directly on the glass tray. Use parts during the operating microwave safe dishes, plates time is recommended.
Operation (continued) Keep Warm Quick 30 (Will keep “cooked“ food warm for up to 90 minutes after cooking) (Set or add cooking time in 30 seconds increments) NOTES: 1. If desired, you can use other power levels. Select desired power level before pressing Quick 30.
Operation (continued) Popcorn NOTES: (Example:To pop 3.2 oz (90g). of popcorn) 1. Pop one bag at a time. 2. Place bag in oven according to manufacturers' directions. 3. Start with popcorn at room temperature. 4. Allow popped corn to sit unopened for a few minutes.
Operation (continued) Frozen Pizza During preheat, the "P" will keep flashing in the display window. When pre-heat is finished, five beeps will sound and "P" stops flahsing. Press Frozen Pizza button During preheat, if the door is to enter the program. The opened, you can close the initial temperature is preset door and continue preheat by...
Operation (continued) Setting the Kitchen Timer NOTES: 1. If the oven door is opened during Kitchen Timer, Standing Time, Delay Start, the time in the display window will continue to This feature allows you to count down. program the oven as a kitchen timer.
Operation (continued) Setting a Standing Time NOTES: 1. If the oven door is opened during Kitchen Timer, Standing Time, Delay Start, the time in the display window will continue to Press Timer/Clock once. count down. 2. Standing Time and Delay Start can not be programmed together with auto programs (such as Defrost, Sensor...
Operation (continued) Setting a Delayed Start NOTES: 1. If the oven door is opened during Kitchen Timer, Standing Time, Delay Start, the time in the display The start time can be delayed window will continue to to start cooking at a later time. count down.
Operation (continued) Add Time (Example: To add cooking time after Broil 1 (High).) NOTES: This feature is not available for auto programs (such as Defrost, Sensor Reheat, Auto/Sensor Cook and Steam Clean). 2. The Add Time function will be cancelled if you do not perform any operation within 1 minute after cooking.
Operation (continued) Sensor Reheat (One Push Reheating) Program Weight Accessories Instructions This unique feature ‘the All foods must be pre-cooked. Foods Genius’ built-in sensor allows should be at refrigerator tempera- you to reheat a chilled meal ture approx. 41 °F (+ 5 °C). Reheat in with one push of the dial.
Operation (continued) Beverage (No.1) After 10 seconds, the cooking time will display in the window and start to count down. Five beeps will sound when the cooking is finished. To allow auto program Turn the dial to select weight. operation, ensure the The range is 1 to 2 cups.
Operation (continued) Auto Defrost (No.2) To allow auto program Press the dial to confirm the Select the weight of the food Press dial to Start. The time program. appears in the display window operation, ensure the oven is in by turning dial. Turning the dial clock mode.
Operation (continued) Auto Cook (Sensor): (No. 3 - No.8) Press dial to Start. Within 10 seconds, "MORE/LESS“ will scroll through the display Press the dial to confirm the To allow auto program and you can adjust with more or operation, ensure the oven is in program.
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Operation (continued) Menu Weight Range Recommended Container Accessory and Placement 1 cup/2 cups Beverage microwave safe cup Directly on the glass tray (250/500 ml) 0.3-6.0lb Defrost microwave safe dish Directly on the glass tray 0.1-3.0kg 8~36 oz. microwave safe casserole with a lid Steam Vegetable Directly on the glass tray 200~1000 g...
Operation (continued) Auto Cook: Melt & Soften (No.9 - No.10) To allow auto program Press the dial to confirm the Select the weight of the food by Press dial to Start. The time program. appears in the display window operation, ensure the oven is in turning dial.
Operation (continued) Auto Cook: Frozen Chicken Wings (No.11) Press the dial to Start. After To allow auto program Select the weight of the food count down five beeps will operation, ensure the oven is in by turning dial. sound. clock mode. Select the desired menu by turning the dial.
Operation (continued) Auto Cook: Toast Bagel (No.12) To allow auto program Press the dial to confirm the Select the weight of the food by Press dial to Start. The time program selection. appears in the display window operation, ensure the oven is in turning dial.
Operation (continued) Auto Cook: Food Dry (No.13) Turn the dial and select Select the temperature by To allow auto program Press the dial to confirm the turning dial. cooking time and press dial to program. operation, ensure the oven is in Start.
Operation (continued) Auto Steam Clean: (No.14) Place 1¼ cups (300 ml) Five beeps sound at tap water with 1 tbsp the completion of the (15 ml) lemon juice in a program. Open oven microwaveable container door and wipe the cavity (e.g.
Defrosting Tips & Techniques Preparation For Freezing: After Defrosting: 1. Freeze meats, poultry, and fish in packages with only one or two 1. Large items may be icy in the center. Defrosting will complete layers of food. Place wax paper between layers. during Standing Time.
Microwave shortcuts FOOD POWER TIME (in mins.) DIRECTIONS PL 10 To separate refrigerated Bacon, 30 sec. Remove wrapper and place in microwave safe dish. After 16 oz. (450 g) heating, use a plastic spatula to separate slices. PL 3 To soften refrigerated Butter, 1 stick, 4 oz.
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Microwave shortcuts (continued) FOOD POWER TIME (in mins.) DIRECTIONS Cup of liquid To boil water, broth, etc. PL 10 1 cup, 8 oz. (250 ml) 1½ - 2 2 cups, 16 oz. (500 ml) 2½ - 3 Heated liquids can erupt if not stirred. Do not heat liquids in microwave oven Cup of liquid without stirring before heating.
Defrosting Chart Select Defrost microwave. The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting. Food Defrosting Time Method...
Reheating Chart The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on starting temperature, dish size etc. Weight/ Time to Select Food Power Level Instructions/Guidelines Quantity (approx) Canned beans, pasta 8 oz. (225 g) PL 10 2 mins Baked beans...
Cooking Chart The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on starting temperature, dish size etc. Weight/ Time to Select Food Power Level Instructions/Guidelines Quantity (approx) Bread – Frozen 8 oz. (225 g) Part-baked rolls Combo 2 3-4 mins...
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Cooking Chart (continued) Weight/ Time to Select Food Power Level Instructions/Guidelines Quantity (approx) Fish – Fresh from raw Place on an enamel tray on wire rack on glass tray. 10 oz. (280 g) Breaded fillets Broil 1 10-15 mins Turn halfway. 3-4 mins Place in micro-safe dish.
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Cooking Chart (continued) Weight/ Time to Select Food Power Level Instructions/Guidelines Quantity (approx) Potato products part cooked – frozen Place on an enamel tray on wire rack on glass tray. 12 oz. (340 g) Croquettes Combo 1 9-11 mins Turn halfway. Place on an enamel tray on wire rack on glass tray.
Food Characteristics Bone and Fat Shape Both bone and fat affect cooking. Bones may cause irregular cooking. Uniform sizes heat more evenly. The thin end of a drumstick will cook Meat next to the tips of bones may overcook while meat positioned under more quickly than the meaty end.
Cooking Techniques Piercing Standing Time Foods with skins or membranes must be pierced, scored or have a strip of Most foods will continue to cook by conduction after the microwave oven skin peeled before cooking to allow steam to escape. Pierce clams, oysters, is turned off.
DO NOT SPRAY DIRECTLY INSIDE THE OVEN. A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning. Shop Accessories Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: shop.panasonic.com/support Parts Available to Order pending Owner’s Manual (this book) ..................
Before Requesting Service See below before calling for service, as most problems can easily be remedied by following these simple solutions: Problem Solution Some radio, TV, Wi-Fi, cordless telephone, baby monitor, blue tooth or other wireless equipment interference might occur when you cook with the The oven causes TV microwave oven.
In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized Panasonic service facility. This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was deliv-...
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Approx. 36.1lbs (16.4kg) Net Weight ........................................*IEC Test procedure Specifications subject to change without notice. Trim Kit Information 27 " Trim Kit for NN-CD66NS & NN-CD65NS Model Number ............................................. NN-TK72NC ...." x 19 " Outside Dimensions (W x H) .....................................
User’s Record The serial number of this product may be found on the back side of the oven or on the left side of the control panel. You should note the model number and the serial number of this oven in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase for future reference.
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