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Panasonic NN-CT579S User Manual

Panasonic NN-CT579S
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Operating Instructions & Cookery Book
Microwave Oven
ModelNo.
NN-
CT579S
For domestic use only
Important safety instructions
Please read carefully and keep for future reference
IP2784_37X60BP_00_091016.pdf 1 2009-10-16 15:41:39
NN-CT562M
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Panasonic NN-CT579S Specifications

General IconGeneral
Dimensions (WxDxH)510 x 395 x 305 mm
Child lockYes
Control typeButtons
Product colorStainless steel
Turntable size340 mm
Microwave power1000 W
Auto programs quantity14
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight15000 g
Interior dimensions (W x D x H)359 x 352 x 217 mm

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Appliance Usage and Electrical Safety

Guidelines for child usage, supervision, and electrical safety regarding the cord and plug.

Damage, Repair, and Heating Precautions

Warnings about door seals, tampering, repairs, sealed containers, and placement near appliances.

Countertop Use and Fire Prevention

Recommendations for countertop placement, ventilation, fire prevention, and liquid heating.

Food Safety and Cleaning Warnings

Safety advice for baby food, eggs, general cleaning, and avoiding commercial cleaners.

General Usage and Glass Care

Precautions for hot parts, built-in use, steam cleaners, and oven door glass care.

Accessory and Utensil Safety

Guidelines for using remote controls and ensuring microwave-safe utensils.

Welcome to Panasonic Microwave Cooking

Unpacking Your Oven

Examination and Guarantee

Instructions for examining the oven upon unpacking and understanding the guarantee.

Cord Safety

Information and precautions regarding the oven's supply cord.

Placement of Your Oven

Countertop Installation

Specific clearance and spacing requirements for countertop placement.

Ventilation and Hazard Avoidance

Ensuring proper airflow and avoiding placement near heat sources.

Caution: Hot Surfaces

Before Using Your Oven

Electrical Failure Handling

Procedure for turning off the oven in case of electronic failure.

Child Supervision Guidelines

Instructions for supervising children when using the oven.

Accessory Storage

Guidance on storing accessories inside the oven.

Initial Operation Procedure

Instructions for the first-time operation to burn off protective oil.

Care & Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven

Internal Cleaning Procedures

Instructions for cleaning the oven's interior, door seals, and walls.

External Cleaning and Panel Care

Guidance on cleaning the oven's exterior surfaces and control panel.

Turntable and Roller Ring Maintenance

Specific instructions for cleaning the glass turntable and roller ring.

Ventilation and Glass Care

Keeping air vents clean and avoiding damage to the oven door glass.

Maintenance of Your Oven

Service and Repairs

Information on contacting service engineers and handling oven covers.

Door Seal Inspection

Importance of inspecting door seals for damage.

Oven Lamp Replacement

Guidance that oven lamp replacement requires a service technician.

Ordering Spares and Accessories

How to order replacement parts and accessories.

Parts of Your Oven

Turntable, Roller Ring, and Accessory Guidelines

Rules for using the turntable, roller ring, and metal accessories.

Arcing and Weight Limits

Information on preventing arcing and maximum turntable weight.

Parts of Your Oven (Diagram)

Component Identification

Labels identifying various parts of the oven shown in the diagram.

Door Release and Operation

Explanation of the door release mechanism and oven light behavior.

Important Information – Read Carefully

Oven Safety Procedures

Steps to take in case of fire and power disconnection procedures.

Cooking Time Adjustments

Factors affecting cooking times and advice on under/overcooking.

Specific Food Cooking Precautions

Warnings for small quantities, low moisture, high sugar/fat foods, and eggs.

Important Information – Read Carefully

Food Preparation Guidelines

Advice on piercing skins, handling liquids, lids, deep fat frying, and meat thermometers.

Container Material Safety

Safety considerations for using paper, plastic, and wire twist-ties.

Reheating and Food Checking

Ensuring food is piping hot and checking thoroughly after reheating.

Important Information – Read Carefully

Standing Time Importance

Explanation of standing time and its importance in cooking.

Oven Cleaning and Maintenance

Guidelines for regular oven cleaning and maintaining air vents.

Grilling and Fan Operation

Notes on grilling door closure and fan motor operation.

Container and Arcing Guidelines

Advice on suitable containers and causes of arcing.

Microwaving Principles

How Microwaves Cook Food

Explanation of microwave energy, reflection, transmission, and heat generation.

Important Notes on Microwave Use

Key points regarding warm dishes and the use of metal utensils.

Foods Unsuitable for Microwave

List of foods not recommended for microwave-only cooking.

Boiled Eggs Warning

Specific warning about the danger of microwaving boiled eggs.

General Guidelines

Standing Time Explanation

Detailed explanation and examples of standing times for various foods.

General Guidelines

Food Preparation Techniques

Advice on piercing foods, moisture content, cling film use, and dish size.

General Guidelines

Factors Affecting Cooking

How quantity, spacing, shape, and density affect cooking results.

General Guidelines

Cooking Arrangement and Temperature

Guidance on covering food, arranging portions, starting temperature, and turning.

General Guidelines

Liquid Handling and Oven Cleaning

Proper handling of liquids, checking food, and oven cleaning practices.

Containers to Use

Testing Dish Suitability

A test to determine if a dish is suitable for microwave cooking.

Utensil Guidelines

Recommendations for using oven glass, china, and ceramic utensils.

Containers to Use

Pottery and Foilware Usage

Guidelines for using pottery, earthenware, stoneware, and foil/metal containers.

Cling Film and Roasting Bags

Proper use of cling film and roasting bags in microwave cooking.

Containers to Use

Plastic, Paper, and Wicker Containers

Safety guidelines for using plastic, paper, and wicker containers.

Control Panels

Button Functions Explained

Detailed explanation of each button on the control panel.

Beep Sound Indicators

Understanding the meaning of different beep sounds from the oven.

Display and Energy Saving Features

Information about the display brightness and energy saving mode.

Let's Start to Use Your Oven

Initial Setup Steps

Guide to plugging in, setting the clock, and initial grill operation.

Demonstration and Child Lock Modes

Explanation of demonstration mode and how to activate child lock.

Setting the Clock

Microwave Cooking and Defrosting

Selecting Microwave Power Levels

How to choose microwave power levels and their wattage.

Setting Cooking Time

Instructions on using the time pads to set cooking duration.

Microwave Cooking and Defrosting

Stage Cooking and Auto Weight Defrost

Guidance on two/three stage cooking and using auto weight defrost.

Auto Weight Defrost (Chaos Defrost)

Detailed explanation of the Chaos Defrost feature and its principles.

Auto Weight Defrost Programs

CHAOS Defrost Operation and Tips

Instructions for turning, shielding, and breaking up food during defrosting.

Defrosting Guidelines by Category

Specific defrosting guidance for bread, meat items, and meat joints.

Defrosting Using Defrost Power & Time

Defrosting Process Overview

Explanation of the alternating defrost power and standing time process.

Defrosting Techniques

Methods for separating items, shielding, and breaking up food during defrosting.

Using the Delay/Stand Feature

Setting Standing Time

How to set a standing time for food after cooking.

Setting a Delayed Start

Instructions for programming a delayed start for cooking programs.

Grilling

Grilling Operation

Steps for selecting grill power, time, and starting the grilling process.

Grilling Times and Settings

Information on different grill levels and recommended cooking times.

Grilling

Oven Accessories for Grilling

Details on using the wire rack and metal tray for grilling.

Grilling Guidelines and Safety

Rules for grilling: no microwave, door closed, hot accessories, no covering.

Convection Cooking

Convection Operation Steps

Guide to selecting temperature, starting preheat, and setting cooking time.

Convection Cooking Precautions

Warnings about hot accessories and automatic program cancellation.

Convection Cooking

Oven Accessories for Convection

Using the glass turntable and metal tray for convection cooking.

Conventional Oven Use

Using standard baking tins and advice on multi-level cooking.

Combination Cooking

Combination Cooking Overview

Explanation of Convection+Microwave and Grill+Microwave modes.

Combination Program Steps

Sequence for selecting cooking modes, power, time, and starting.

Combination Cooking Precautions

Safety notes on hot accessories and using the door release pad.

Containers and Accessories for Combination

Guidance on suitable containers and accessories for combination cooking.

Combination 1: Convection and Microwave

Suitable Foods for Combination

Examples of foods that are successful with this combination mode.

Preheating and Program Selection

Instructions for preheating and selecting combination programs.

Combination 1: Convection and Microwave

Oven Accessories and Container Use

Correct use of accessories and containers for combination cooking.

Combination 1: Convection and Microwave

Combination Program Chart

Table detailing oven temperatures, microwave power, and corresponding uses.

Combination 2: Grill and Microwave

Grill and Microwave Combination Steps

Procedure for selecting grill power, microwave power, time, and starting.

Combination 2: Grill and Microwave

Oven Accessories for Grill Combination

Guidance on using the wire rack and metal tray for grilling combinations.

Grill Combination Guidelines

Rules for grilling combinations: food uncovered, cleaning procedures.

Combination 2: Grill and Microwave

Containers for Grill Combination

Specific container usage rules for combination grilling programs.

Auto Weight Cook Programs

Auto Weight Program Operation

How to select programs, enter weight, and start the cooking process.

Program Mode Symbols

Explanation of symbols indicating microwave, grill, and convection modes.

Auto Weight Cook Programs

Guidelines for Auto Weight Programs

General usage rules for auto weight programs, including food types and standing time.

Weight Range Limits

Table showing minimum and maximum weights for auto weight programs.

Auto Weight Cook Programs

Program 1-4 Details

Specific instructions for Curry, Chinese, Pasta, and Casserole auto programs.

Auto Weight Cook Programs

Program 5-7 Details

Specific instructions for Fresh Fish, Fresh Vegetables, and Jacket Potatoes programs.

Auto Weight Combination Programs

Preheating for Combination Programs

Information on preheating requirements for programs 8-10.

Program 8-10 Details

Instructions for Frozen Potato Products, Whole Chicken, and Frozen Pizza programs.

Cooking and Reheating Guidelines

General Reheating Principles

Tips for reheating food quickly, covering, and stirring.

Checking Food for Reheating

Ensuring food is piping hot and checking thoroughly after reheating.

Cooking and Reheating Guidelines

Specific Food Reheating Cautions

Warnings for mince pies, Christmas puddings, liquids, and babies' bottles.

Reheating Charts

Chart Introduction and Babies Bottles/Bread

Overview of charts, HEATING CATEGORY, symbols, and reheating for babies bottles and bread.

Reheating Charts

Canned Foods, Soups, and Puddings

Reheating instructions for canned items, soups, and puddings.

Reheating Charts

Vegetables and Drinks Reheating

Reheating instructions for various vegetables and drinks.

Reheating Charts

Meat Dishes and Pastry Reheating

Reheating instructions for meat dishes and pastry items.

Reheating Charts

Plated Meals and Desserts Reheating

Reheating instructions for plated meals and desserts.

Reheating Charts

Convenience Foods Reheating

Reheating instructions for chilled convenience foods.

Reheating Charts

Frozen Convenience Foods Reheating

Reheating instructions for frozen convenience foods.

Cooking Charts

Frozen Bread, Bacon, and Pulses Cooking

Cooking instructions for frozen bread, bacon, and pulses.

Cooking Charts

Beef Cooking Instructions

Cooking instructions for various beef cuts.

Beefburgers Cooking Instructions

Cooking instructions for beefburgers.

Cooking Charts

Chicken Cooking Instructions

Cooking instructions for various chicken parts.

Cooking Charts

Eggs and Fish Cooking

Cooking instructions for eggs and fresh fish.

Cooking Charts

Fish Cooking Instructions

Detailed cooking instructions for various types of fish.

Cooking Charts

Steaks and Boil-in-the-Bag Cooking

Cooking instructions for steaks and boil-in-the-bag items.

Cooking Charts

Pasta Cooking Instructions

Cooking instructions for various pasta dishes.

Pastry and Pizza Cooking

Cooking instructions for pastry items and pizza.

Cooking Charts

Fruit and Lamb Cooking

Cooking instructions for fruit dishes and lamb.

Cooking Charts

Vegetable and Potato Cooking

Cooking instructions for vegetables and potatoes.

Cooking Charts

Sausages and Turkey Cooking

Cooking instructions for sausages and turkey.

Cooking Charts

Fresh Vegetable Cooking

Cooking instructions for fresh vegetables.

Cooking Charts

Frozen Vegetables and Miscellaneous Cooking

Cooking instructions for frozen vegetables and miscellaneous items.

Recipe Adjustments

Adjusting Recipe Servings

How to increase or decrease recipe servings and adjust cooking times.

Using Recipes from Other Books

Tips for converting recipes from other cookbooks for this oven.

Cooking for One

Guidelines for cooking single servings and batch cooking.

Soups and Starters

Carrot & Orange and Sweet Potato Soups

Recipes for Carrot & Orange Soup and Sweet Potato Soup.

Soups and Starters

Baked Tomatoes and Cheese Tartlets

Recipes for Baked Stuffed Tomatoes and Onion & Feta Cheese Tartlets.

Soups and Starters

Terrine and Ciabatta Recipes

Recipes for Pork and Chicken Terrine and Goats Cheese & Basil Ciabatta.

Fish Recipes

Fish Cooking Basics

How to tell when fish is cooked, cooking whole fish and fillets.

Fish Recipes (Tuna, Fish Pie)

Recipes for Tuna Fish Cakes and Special Occasion Fish Pie.

Fish Recipes (Salmon, Trout)

Recipes for Salmon & Vegetable Mornay and Stuffed Citrus Trout.

Fish Recipes (Bouillabaisse, Haddock)

Recipes for Bouillabaisse and Haddock and Spinach Florentine.

Meat and Poultry Recipes

Defrosting and Fat/Bone Considerations

Guidelines for defrosting meat and considerations for fat and bone.

Turning, Shielding, and Combination Roasting

Techniques for turning, shielding meat, and combination roasting.

Microwave Roasting and Bacon Tips

Methods for roasting joints by microwave and cooking crispy bacon.

Braised Meat and Coq au Vin

Tips for braised meat and recipe for Coq au Vin.

Chicken Satay Recipe

Recipe for Chicken Satay.

Ribs and Pork Casserole Recipes

Recipes for Barbeque Spare Ribs and Casserole Pork with Herby Dumplings.

Chicken Gratin and Pork Casserole

Recipes for Creamy Chicken Gratin and Harvest Pork Casserole.

Belgian Beef Casserole and Savoury Mince

Recipes for Belgian Beef Casserole and Savoury Mince.

Shepherd's Pie and Lasagne

Recipes for Shepherd's Pie and Lasagne.

Pasta, Rice, and Beans Recipes

Kedgeree and Lentil Biryani

Recipes for Kedgeree and Lentil Biryani.

Tagliatelle Toscana and Vegetable Gratin

Recipes for Tagliatelle Toscana and Roast Vegetable Gratin.

Vegetable Casserole and Risotto

Recipes for Vegetable and Chick Pea Casserole and Risotto.

Cheese and Egg Dishes

Stuffed Croissants and Muffin Pizzas

Recipes for Stuffed Croissants and Muffin Pizzas.

Brie Crostini and Cheese Scones

Recipes for Brie and Cranberry Crostini and Cheese Scones.

Croque Monsieur and Macaroni Cheese

Recipes for Croque Monsieur and Macaroni Cheese.

Vegetables and Vegetarian Recipes

Root Vegetable Prep and Cabbage Cooking

Guidance on preparing root vegetables and cooking cabbage.

Vegetable Arrangement and Jacket Potatoes

Tips for arranging vegetables and preparing jacket potatoes.

Vegetable Lasagne and Vegetarian Chilli

Recipes for Vegetable Lasagne and Vegetarian Chilli.

Leek & Potato Gratin and Roast Vegetable Parcels

Recipes for Leek & Potato Gratin and Roast Vegetable Parcels.

Spicy Potatoes Recipe

Recipe for Spicy Potatoes.

Goat's Cheese Tart and Stuffed Peppers

Recipes for Goat's Cheese Tart and Stuffed Peppers.

Cauliflower Cheese and Roast Potatoes

Recipes for Cauliflower Cheese and Roast Potatoes.

Sauces

Sauce Preparation Guidelines

Rules for container size, covering, stirring, reheating, power, and wooden spoons.

White Pouring Sauce, Custard, and Hollandaise

Recipes for White Pouring Sauce, Custard, and Hollandaise Sauce.

Chocolate Sauce Recipe

Recipe for Chocolate Sauce.

Pastry Recipes

Savoury Potato Plait and Jam Roly Poly Pudding

Recipes for Savoury Potato Plait and Baked Jam Roly Poly Pudding.

Suetcrust Pastry and Apple Strudel

Recipes for Suetcrust Pastry and Apple Strudel.

Baking Recipes

Baking Guidelines

General baking advice on covering, dish size, mixing, eggs, and tins.

Chocolate Brownies and Fruit Scones

Recipes for Luscious Chocolate Brownies and Fruit Scones.

Chocolate Cake and Pudding Recipes

Recipes for Chocolate and Almond Cake and Chocolate Saucy Pudding.

Fruit Cake Recipe

Recipe for Fruit Cake.

Flapjacks and Fruit Muffins

Recipes for Lemon and Raisin Flapjacks and Streusel Muffins.

Preserves

Preserve Preparation Guidelines

Advice on sterilizing jars, dish size, covering, and setting points for preserves.

Soft Fruit Jam

Recipe for making Soft Fruit Jam.

Preserves

Orange Marmalade and Lemon Curd

Recipes for Orange Marmalade and Lemon Curd.

Questions and Answers

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Answers to common questions about TV interference, vents, odours, and errors.

Technical Specifications

Product Specifications and Disposal Information

Details on oven specifications and disposal guidelines.

Customer Support and Resources

Cookery Advice Line and Website

Contact information for cookery advice and The Ideas Kitchen website.

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