A00037F40QP F0907-0 Printed in Japan Operating Instructions Please read these instructions completely before operating this oven and keep for future reference. Microwave / Convection Oven Model No. NN-CD997S NN-CD987W NN-CD997S Model No. NN-CD997S NN-CD987W NN-CD987W Please read these instructions completely before operating this oven and keep for future reference.
1 We are glad you have chosen to purchase a PANASONIC microwave/convection oven. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely. 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 overcooking on edges and surfaces.
Table of Contents Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3 Installation and Earthing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 4 General Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Operation Safety Instructions Precautions to be taken when using Microwave Ovens for Heating foodstuffs PRACTICAL HINTS Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILL. Use care when opening or closing door and when inserting or removing food and accessories. INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE A microwave oven should only be used if an inspection confirms all of the following conditions: 1.
Safety Instructions WARNING (continuance) m) The door seals and door seal areas should be cleaned with a damp cloth. n) The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed. o) Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. p) During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the appliance.
Installation and Earthing Instructions Before Operation (continuance) Earthing Instructions Circuit This microwave oven must be earthed. In the event of an electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This microwave oven is equipped with a cord having an earthing wire with an earthing plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and earthed.
General Instructions 8. Extreme care should be taken when cooking popcorn. Cook for minimum time as recommended by manufacturer. Use the directions suitable for the wattage of your oven. NEVER leave oven unattended when popping popcorn. 9. Take care when heating food in foil trays. Trays should be no deeper than 2 cm and should not touch the sides of the oven walls. If you are unsure of the heating time, do not leave the oven unattended.
Before Operation Cookware and Utensil Guide Plastics It is important to use correct containers when cooking in a microwave oven. The following will help you to make the right selection. Plastic dishes, cups and some freezer containers should be used with care in a microwave oven. Choose plastic containers carefully, as some plastic containers may become soft, melt and scorch.
Cookware and Utensil Guide Metal Metal twist-ties, either paper or plastic coated, should NOT be used on Microwave or Combination. Frozen dinner trays can be used on Microwave if the container is no deeper than 2 cm and is filled with food. They may be used on Convection. Metal skewers can not be used on Microwave as arcing may occur. Wooden skewers are readily available and give the same result.
Before Operation Feature Diagram Ceramic Tray 1. Do not operate the oven without Roller Ring and Ceramic Tray in place. 2. Only use Ceramic Tray specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute any other Ceramic tray. 3. If Ceramic Tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water. 4. Do not cook directly on Ceramic Tray unless otherwise indicated. Always place food in a microwave-safe dish, or on a rack set in a microwave-safe dish. 5.
Feature Diagram - Control Panel The control panel of NN-CD987W has the same key layout as NN-CD997S . (page 23) Auto Menu Pad (page 24 - 28) Turbo Defrost Pad (page 7) Micro (Microwave) Power Pad (page 4 - 6) Menu / Temp. (Temperature) Select Dial Grill Pad (page 20) Convection Pad (page 8, 9) 2 Level Conv. (convection) Pad (page 8, 9) Time / Weight Dial Combination Pad (page 2 , 22) Recipe Prompting Pad (page 29, 30) Start Pad More / Less Pad One tap allows oven to begin functioning .
Oven Accessories Before Operation Ceramic Tray with Roller Ring Microwave Grill Convection 2 Level Convection Combination High Rack Low Rack no yes yes yes no no yes yes yes yes Use always yes yes yes yes yes Cooking Modes: Heating Source Microwave Grill Combination Convection 2 Level Convection Low Rack can be used for Combination cooking . Microwave Heat Cook Navigator/Prompting This feature allows you to be guided through the cooking process .
Let’s Start to Use Your Oven! 3. Select Power Level e .g . HIGH power –– Press once (Continue pressing for other power levels –– page 4) 1. Plug In 4. Set Time Turn dial clockwise to increase or anti-clockwise to decrease cooking time . 5. Press Starts the cooking process . 2. Press Open the door and place the food on Ceramic Tray in the oven . Then close the door . - - Operation & Hints Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet .
Quick Guide to Operation Feature How to Operate To Set Clock (page 3) Enter time of day . (Max 2:59) 2 x press To Use Child Safety Lock (page 3) To Set: To Cancel: Display Operation & Hints 3 x press To Use Micro Power and Time Setting (page 4 - 6) 3 x press Display Display returns to clock . Select Power To Cook on Grill (page 20) Select Grill or 2 To Cook on Convection /2 Level Convection (page 8, 9) e .g . Level Convection For Cooking: For preheating: Place food in the oven .
To Set Clock Display Press. Press twice. e .g . :25 Enter time of day using the Time / Weight Dial. NOTES: . To reset time of day, repeat the steps as above . 2 . The clock will keep time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied . 3 . Max time available is 2:59 . Clock is 2 hour only . 4 . You can use the oven without setting the clock . To assist you in programming your oven, the following operation will appear on the screen .
To Reheat / Defrost / Cook by Micro Power and Time Use of Accessory: Operation & Hints Ceramic Tray 1. Select Micro Power 2. Set Cooking Time HIGH: up to 30 minutes Others: up to /2 hours Time can be entered in 0 second intervals up to 5 mins then min intervals . 3. Press Cooking will start . The time in the display window will count down . 2 or 3 stage cooking: Repeat steps and 2 above then press Start Pad, the oven will beep twice between stages . e .g .
To Reheat / Defrost / Cook by Micro Power and Time Frozen Convenience Foods Item Frozen (pre-cooked) BREAD & BAKED PRODUCTS Bread slice loaf (700 g) 6 rolls Cheesecake (450 g) Power Approx. Time (in minutes) MED HIGH MED HIGH MEDIUM DEFROST 5 - 20 sec 2-3 2-3 2-3 Muffins – 4 (350 g) MED HIGH 2-3 Place onto paper towel lined plate . Scones – 6 (400 g) MEDIUM 2-3 Defrost on paper lined plate . Stand 2 minutes .
To Reheat / Defrost / Cook by Micro Power and Time Defrost by Setting Time Press twice . Set time . Press . Operation & Hints Preparation for Freezing: . Heavy-duty plastic wraps and bags, and freezer wraps are suitable . 2 . Freeze meat, poultry and fish in packages with only or 2 layers of food . To aid in separating layers, place two pieces of wax paper between them . 3 . Remove all air and seal securely . 4 . Label package with type and cut of meat, date and weight . 5 .
To Defrost by Turbo Defrost Use of Accessory: Turbo Defrost This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood by entering the weight . Ceramic Tray 2. Set Weight Max . weight 3 kg Weight can be entered in 0 . kg intervals . The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate . 3. Press Defrosting time appears in the display window and begins to count down . NOTES: . Stand time or power level may be programmed after Turbo Defrost . (See pages 9) 2 .
To Cook on Convection/2 Level Convection Use of Accessory: 1 Level Convection: Low Rack 2 Level Convection: High Rack Ceramic Tray Ceramic Tray Operation & Hints Low Rack 1. Press (1 Level Convection) 1. Press (2 Level Convection) 2. Select the desired oven temperature 100°C to 250°C. 40°C is temperature for fermentation of yeast doughs. 3. Press 5. Set Cooking The oven begins to preheat. Do not open the door during preheating. Time (Up to 9 hours) Time can be entered 1 min intervals. 4.
To Cook on Convection/2 Level Convection (continuance) Convection Cooking: Just like a conventional oven, the convection oven has a heating element to give the dry heating needed to produce crisp, browned exteriors . Convection cooking has the addition of a fan to produce conventional results with a slightly reduced cooking time . Convection cooking temperatures range from 00˚C to 250˚C . Most conventional recipes will be suitable for use .
To Cook on Grill Use of Accessory: High Rack There are two Grill settings available. Grill 1(High) is ideal for grilling meat, chicken and fish fillets. Grill 2 (Low) is ideal for grilling whole fish and oven baked chips and browning cheese and egg dishes. Place a heatproof glass or ceramic dish under the rack to catch any excess fat or meat juices. Operation & Hints Ceramic Tray 1. Select Grill Power Grill 1 (High) or Grill 2 (Low) can be selected. 2.
To Cook on Combination Use of Accessory: There are 6 combination settings for Convection/Microwave . To select the correct program for particular foods, refer to next page . Ceramic Tray Low Rack can be used for Combination cooking . Setting COMB -6 and the program temperature appears in the display . 2. Select Cooking Time (up to 9 hours) 3. Press Cooking will start . NOTES: . When selected cooking time is less than one hour, the time counts down by minutes and seconds . 2 .
To Cook on Combination Examples of Foods to Cook by Combination Mode Operation & Hints Combination setting Oven Micro Power Temperature Level Foods Suitable COMB 1 casseroles, pot roasts, meat loaves, corned meat 150˚C low COMB 2 Quiche, baked custards, rice pudding 160˚C low COMB 3 Cakes, self saucing pudding, layered slices, apple pie 170˚C low COMB 4 Single layer slice, light cakes, roast lamb 180˚C low COMB 5 Roast pork, roast beef, jacket potato, turkey, duck, garlic bread, chicke
To Reheat by Sensor Reheat Sensor Reheat (200 g - 1.2 kg) This feature allows you to reheat most of your favourite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels . The oven does it all automatically . 1. Ceramic Tray Press More/Less pad Preferences for food doneness vary with each individual . After having used Sensor Reheat a few times, you may decide you would prefer your food cooked to a different doneness .
To Cook by Auto Menu Sensor Cook (Auto Menu 1 - 9) This feature allows you to cook most of your favourite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels . The oven does it all automatically . Use of Accessory: Operation & Hints Ceramic Tray 1. Press 2. Select Menu Category and “PRESS START” appears in the display window . More/Less pad Preferences for food doneness vary with each individual .
To Cook by Auto Menu Sensor Cook (Auto Menu 1 - 9) continuance 1. FROZEN REHEAT (200 g - 1.2 kg) 6. RICE (1/2 cup - 3 cups) 7. PASTA (125 g - 500 g) 2. VEGETABLES (125 g - 1.0 kg) Place in a suitably sized dish and cover with plastic wrap or a fitting lid that does not snap seal. Larger vegetables should be placed in a single layer in a shallow dish. Add 1 tablespoon to 1/4 cup of water if vegetables appear slightly dehydrated or a softer texture is desired.
To Cook by Auto Menu Weight Cook (Auto Menu 10 - 18): This feature allows you to cook most of your favourite foods on combination by setting the weight. Use of Accessory: Low Rack Operation & Hints Ceramic Tray 1. Press 2. Select Menu Select category 10 - 18. (see page 27 - 28.) 3. Set Weight Weight can be entered in 0.1 kg intervals. 4. Press Cooking time appears in the display window and begins to count down.
To cook by Auto Menu Weight Cook (Auto Menu 10 - 18): continuance 10. BEEF RARE / 11. BEEF MEDIUM (0.7 - 3.0 kg) 15. PORK (0.7 - 3.0 kg) Select roasts that are even in shape, if not, tie roasts with string to aid with even cooking. Place the beef fat side down on Low Rack, with a shallow dish (less than 2 cm high) underneath to collect drips. Turn the beef approximately halfway through cooking time.
To Cook by Auto Menu Weight Cook (Auto menu 10 - 18): continuance Operation & Hints 18. CHICKEN AND BAKED VEGETABLES (0.7 - 3.0 kg (meat only)) • To keep poultry in shape during cooking , truss or tie the legs of the bird together . Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with herbs if desired . • Place the chicken breast side down on the Low Rack with a shallow dish (less than 2 cm high) underneath to collect the drips . • Prepare the vegetables into even sized pieces . • For chicken weighing .
To Use Recipe Prompting Recipe Prompting helps you to cook by following the recipe methods in the display window. 40 recipes are pre-programmed. (Refer to the next page.) 1. Press Operation & Hints 2. Select Menu until the desired recipe appears in the display window. Recipes are arranged alphabetically. 3. Press The first instruction will be scrolled across the display window. Turn clockwise for the next instruction. Turn counterclockwise for the previous instruction.
To Use Recipe Prompting NOTE: Throughout Recipe Prompting, the oven will instruct you to set the cooking time and power level at each stage of the recipe. Set the instructed power level and cooking time using the Micro Power pad and Time / Weight Dial. These settings are a guide only. If you wish to change the timing the oven will accept a different power level and cooking time. For further information about cooking any of these recipes, refer to the cooking guide section.
Before Requesting Service ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL: The oven causes interference with my TV. Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryer, etc. It does not indicate a problem with your oven. The fan continues to operate after using the oven & the display shows “COOL”.
Care of Your Microwave Oven AFTER CLEANING: Be sure to replace Roller Ring and Ceramic Tray in the proper position and press Stop/Reset Pad to clear the display window. BEFORE CLEANING: Unplug at socket of the oven. If impossible, leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on. Inside of the oven: Wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended. Do not use oven cleaners on the top of the oven.
Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it's Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour if, in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period. 2.