Panasonic Dimension4 NN-C988W User Manual

Before Operation
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Table of Contents
Operation & Hints
Cooking Guide
Maintenance
Before Operation
Operation & Hints
Maintenance
Cooking Guide
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installation and Earthing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Microwaves and How They Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cookware and Utensil Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cookware and Utensil Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Feature Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Feature Diagram - Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Oven Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cooking Modes : Heating Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Let’s Start to Use Your Oven! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Quick Guide to Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
To Set Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operation Guide on the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
To Use Child Safety Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
To Reheat by Micro Power and Time Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
by Sensor Reheat Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
To Defrost by Micro Power and Time Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
by Turbo Defrost Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
To Cook by Micro Power and Time Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
on Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
on Convection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
on Combination: Convection & Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
by One Touch Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
To Set Standing Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
To Use Recipe Prompting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Before Requesting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Care of Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Microwave Recipe Preparation and Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Everyday Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Soups, Snacks and Starters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Fish and Shellfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Poultry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Main Fare Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Vegetable Varieties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Rice, Pasta and Cereal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Cakes, Muffins and Biscuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Slices, Desserts and Pastries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Micro-Made Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Panasonic Dimension4 NN-C988W Specifications

General

Capacity	1.5 cu. ft.
Convection Power	1450 Watts
Turntable	Yes
Display	Digital
Turntable Diameter	15 inches
Auto Cook Menu	Yes
Auto Defrost	Yes
Child Lock	Yes
Color	White
Features	Inverter Technology
Cooking Modes	Microwave, Convection, Combination
Power Output	1000 Watts

Summary

Before Operation

Safety Instructions

Essential safety precautions for operating the microwave oven, including inspection for damage.

Installation and Earthing Instructions

Guidance on proper oven placement, earthing, circuit requirements, and fan motor operation.

General Instructions and Precautions

General use guidelines, food handling, and precautions to prevent fire and radiation leaks.

Understanding Microwaves and Utensil Guide

Explanation of microwave operation and a guide to suitable cookware and utensils.

Feature Diagrams and Control Panel Overview

Diagrams illustrating oven components, door safety, and detailed control panel functions.

Oven Accessories and Cooking Modes

Information on oven accessories and visual explanations of different heating modes.

Operation & Hints

Getting Started and Quick Operation Guide

Step-by-step guide for initial oven setup and a quick reference for common operations.

Basic Functions: Clock, Lock, and Screen Guide

Instructions for setting the clock, child lock, and managing the on-screen operation guide.

Cooking by Power, Time, and Defrosting

Detailed instructions for using power levels, time settings, and defrost functions.

Special Cooking Modes: Grill, Convection, Combination

Guidance on using Grill, Convection (single/dual level), and Combination cooking modes.

One Touch Cooking and Recipe Prompting

How to use automatic cooking programs and follow guided recipes for efficient cooking.

Maintenance and Specifications

Troubleshooting and Before Requesting Service

Guidance on common oven issues, normal operational sounds, and troubleshooting steps.

Technical Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the microwave oven, including power, dimensions, and test procedures.

Cooking Guide

Microwave Recipe Preparation and Techniques

Fundamental techniques for microwave cooking, including food characteristics and preparation tips.

Everyday Basics and Soups, Snacks, Starters

Recipes for common dishes like eggs, omelettes, soups, snacks, and starters.

Vegetable Varieties and Fish/Shellfish Recipes

Guides and recipes for cooking various vegetables, fish, and shellfish.

Poultry and Main Fare Meats Recipes

Instructions and recipes for cooking poultry and different cuts of meat.

Rice, Pasta, Cereal, Cakes, and Biscuits

Recipes for rice, pasta, cereal, cakes, muffins, and biscuits.

Slices, Desserts, Pastries, and Micro Extras

Recipes for slices, desserts, pastries, and various micro-made sauces and preserves.