Panasonic NN-8500

Questions and Answers
Q = Why won’t my oven turn on? A = When the oven does not turn on, check the following:
1. Is the oven plugged in correctly? Remove plug from outlet, wait
10 seconds and reinsert.
2. Check circuit breaker or fuse. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse if it is
tripped or blown.
3. If the circuit breaker or fuse is all right, plug another appliance into the
outlet. If the other appliance works, there probably is a problem with the
oven. if the other appliance does not work, there probably is a problem
with the outlet.
If it seems there is a problem with the oven, contact your retailer.
Q =My microwave oven causes interference with my TV. A = Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the
Is this normal? microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by
small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, blow dryers, etc. It does not
indicate a problem with your oven.
Q = The oven won't accept my program. Why? A = The oven is designed not to accept an incorrect program. For example, the
oven will not accept a fourth stage.
Q + Why does my oven light dim? A: When cooking with a power other than HIGH, the oven must cycle to obtain
; the lower power levels. The oven light dims and clicking noises can be heard
_ when the oven cycles.
Q « Sometimes warm air comes from the oven vents of the A « The heat given off from the cooking food warms the air in the oven cavity.
oven when | am only cooking by microwave. Why? This warmed air is carried out of the oven by the air flow pattern in the oven.
There are no microwaves in the air. The oven vents should never be blocked
during cooking.
Q = There are humming and clicking noises from my oven A + The noises occur as the oven automatically switches from microwave power
when | cook by Combination. What is causing these to convection only heat to create the combination setting. This is normal.
noises?
Q =Can | check the pre-set oven temperature while A = Yes. Touch the Convection pad and the oven temperature will appear in the
cooking or preheating by CONVECTION? display window until you release your finger from the pad.
Q Can | use conventional oven thermometer in the A: Only when you are using Convection cooking mode. The metal in some
oven? thermometers may cause arcing in your oven and should not be used on
Microwave and Combination cooking modes.
Q =Can! easily cook my favourite recipes using A: Yes. You can cook your favourite recipe just as you would in a conventional
CONVECTION? oven. Check instructions in the Panasonic Cookbook for suggested oven
temperatures and cooking times.
Q s How do I check for doneness? A: A few tests are: :
A cake should pull away from the sides of the dish.
@A toothpick or cake tester should be clean when removed from the center of
a cake.
®Poultry juices are clear, and the drumstick moves freely after cooking.
Q My oven has an odour and generates smoke when A = After repeated use, it is recommended to clean oven and then run the oven
using the CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILL without food on GRILL for 20 minutes. This will burn off any food or residue or
function. Why? oil which may cause and odour and/or smoking.
Q : After completion of CONVECTION, GRILL or A = This is normal. The oven is so designed that only fan motor rotates for
COMBINATION cooking, there is fan noise coming 5 minutes after completion of Convection, Grilling and Combination cooking
from the oven even if oven door is open. Is this in order to cool electric parts.
normal?
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