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Panasonic NN-GD566 User Manual

Panasonic NN-GD566
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FOR MODELS: NN-GD556 / NN-GD566 / NN-GD546
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Panasonic NN-GD566 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Capacity27 L
InverterYes
TurntableYes
Turntable Diameter315 mm
ColorSilver
Auto Cook MenuYes
Child LockYes
TypeMicrowave Oven
Cooking ModesGrill, Microwave

Summary

Standard Conversion Chart

Weight

Lists metric and imperial weight conversions for recipes.

Capacity

Lists metric and imperial capacity conversions for recipes.

Important Notice

Provides key information about oven wattage and heating category.

Microwave symbol

Shows the symbol indicating the oven's heating category.

Welcome to Panasonic Microwave Cooking

COOKERY ADVICE LINE

Contact details for obtaining cooking advice and support.

The Microwave Test & Development Kitchen

Address for customer care and product support inquiries.

Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT

Details on mains lead wiring colours and connection requirements for safety.

Voltage & Power

Information on using the correct voltage and power for safe operation.

Caution: Hot surfaces

Warnings about hot surfaces during operation and precautions for children.

Unpacking Your Oven

Guarantee

Instruction to keep the receipt as proof of guarantee.

Cord

Advice on handling a damaged supply cord and replacement procedures.

N.B.

Note regarding inspection of door seals for damage before operation.

Placement of Your Oven

COUNTER - TOP:-

Guidelines for oven placement on a counter-top for proper airflow and safety.

Do not use outdoors.

A direct instruction not to use the oven outdoors.

Before Using Your Oven

Exterior oven surfaces...

Warning about hot surfaces during Grilling/Combination cooking.

Storage of Accessories

Advice on storing accessories safely inside the oven.

Before Use (NN-GD556/GD566)

Initial setup procedure for combination or grill functions.

CAUTION: Grill element and oven will be hot.

Warning about hot grill element and oven after initial use.

DO NOT OPERATE THE OVEN EMPTY.

Crucial warning against operating the oven without food.

Care & Cleaning of your Microwave Oven - IMPORTANT

Service

Information on when and how to obtain service for the oven.

Door Seals

Instructions on maintaining and cleaning door seals for safety.

Oven Light

Information on oven light replacement by a technician.

Selected Spares and Accessories

How to order spare parts and accessories.

If the Control Panel becomes dirty...

Cleaning instructions for the control panel.

If steam accumulates inside...

Explanation for steam accumulation around the oven door.

It is occasionally necessary to remove...

Guidance on cleaning the glass turntable and roller ring.

When GRILLING or cooking by COMBINATION...

Advice on cleaning grease to prevent smoke during cooking.

Parts of Your Oven

Roller Ring

Importance and cleaning of the roller ring for smooth operation.

Door Safety Lock System

Note on the door safety lock system and its function.

Panacrunch Pan & Handle

Reference to the Panacrunch Pan and its handle for specific cooking modes.

See-through Oven Window

Visual reference to the oven window.

External Air Vents

Visual reference to the external air vents.

Menu Label

Visual reference to the menu label.

Grill Elements

Visual reference to the grill elements.

Microwave Feed Guide

Visual reference to the microwave feed guide.

Control Panel

Visual reference to the control panel.

Identification Plate

Visual reference to the identification plate.

Door Release Pad

Explanation of how to open the oven door.

Important Information – Read Carefully

Safety

Instructions for handling smoke or fire incidents within the oven.

Short Cooking Times

Advice on managing short cooking times to prevent overcooking or burning.

Important.

Warning about exceeding cooking times leading to spoilage or fire.

Small quantities of food.

Caution regarding heating small food quantities that can burn easily.

Foods low in moisture.

Warning about foods like bread and pastries that can burn easily.

Christmas Pudding.

Caution for foods high in fat/sugar that must not be over-heated.

Boiled Eggs.

Warning against microwaving eggs in shells due to explosion risk.

Foods with Skins.

Instruction to pierce foods with non-porous skins to prevent bursting.

Liquids.

Safety precautions for heating liquids to prevent boil-overs.

Lids.

Warning to remove lids from containers to prevent explosion risks.

Deep Fat Frying.

Prohibition against deep fat frying in the microwave.

Microwaving Principles

IMPORTANT NOTES

Key notes on cooking, metal utensils, and unsuitable foods for microwave-only cooking.

Foods Not Suitable for Cooking by Microwave Only

Lists foods that should not be cooked solely by microwave.

Boiled Eggs

Warning about microwaving boiled eggs due to explosion risk.

STANDING TIME

Explanation of standing time and its importance for conduction cooking.

General Guidelines

STANDING TIME

Detailed explanation of standing times for various food types.

PIERCING

Instruction to pierce foods to allow steam escape and prevent bursting.

MOISTURE CONTENT

Factors affecting moisture content and cooking times for fresh foods.

CLING FILM

Guidelines for using cling film for covering food, including piercing.

Containers to use

Testing Dishes for Suitability - For microwave cooking only

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

QUICK CHECK GUIDE TO COOKING UTENSILS

A guide to suitable utensils for microwave and grill cooking.

OVEN GLASS

Guidelines for using oven glass dishes, including what to avoid.

CHINA AND CERAMIC

Guidelines for using china and ceramic dishes, including what to avoid.

POTTERY, EARTHENWARE, STONEWARE

Suitability of pottery and earthenware dishes for microwave use.

FOIL/METAL CONTAINERS

Warnings and guidelines for using foil/metal containers, especially for reheating.

Control Panel

(1) Display Window

Description of the display window function.

(2) Microwave Power Setting

Explanation of the microwave power setting control.

(3) Turbo Reheat Pad

Function of the Turbo Reheat button for increased power.

(4) Grill Setting

Explanation of the grill settings and their selection.

(5) Combination Pad

Function of the Combination cooking button.

(6) Auto Weight Defrost Programs

Overview of automatic defrost programs based on food weight.

(7) Delay/Stand Pad

Use of the Delay/Stand pad for timing programs or standing time.

(8) Clock Pad

How to set the clock using the clock pad and dial.

(9) Ib/oz Conversion Pad

Function of the pound/ounce conversion button.

(10) Auto Cook Menu Dial

How to select Auto Cook programs using the dial.

(11) Time/Weight Dial

Dial for setting cooking time or food weight.

(12) Stop/Cancel Pad

Function of the Stop/Cancel button for clearing or pausing instructions.

(13) Start Pad

How to start the cooking program with the Start button.

Beep Sound

Explanation of the oven's beep sounds for settings and completion.

Let's Start to Use Your Oven

Plug in

Initial step to plug the oven into a power socket.

Press Clock Pad

Instruction to set the clock using the Time/Weight Dial.

Press Grill Pad Once

Procedure for burning off rust protection oil for specific models.

Enter Time Using Time/Weight Dial

How to enter cooking time using the Time/Weight Dial.

Press Start Pad

Instruction to press Start to begin the cooking program.

Demonstration Mode

How to activate demonstration mode for experimenting with programs.

Child Lock

Instructions on how to activate and deactivate the child lock facility.

Setting the Clock

Press Clock Pad

Step to initiate clock setting by pressing the Clock pad.

Turn Time/Weight Dial

How to use the dial to set the clock time in 1 or 10-minute steps.

Press Clock Pad

Final step to lock the set time into the display.

Microwave Cooking and Defrosting

Overview of microwave power levels and how to select them.

Selecting Microwave Power Level

Details on the 6 available power levels and their wattage.

Turbo Reheat

Using the Delay/Stand Feature

Explanation of the Delay/Stand pad for timing programs and standing time.

To Set a Standing Time:

Steps to set a standing time after a cooking program.

To Set a Delay Start:

Steps to set a delayed start time for a cooking program.

NB

Notes regarding door opening during delay/stand and auto guide system.

Microwave Cooking and Defrosting

ACCESSORY TO USE:

Importance of using the glass turntable and avoiding metal accessories.

Two Stage Cooking:

Instructions for two-stage cooking with different power levels and times.

Three Stage Cooking:

Instructions for three-stage cooking with delay functions.

Auto Weight Defrost

Program

Lists programs for auto weight defrost.

Weight Range

Specifies weight ranges for each defrost program.

Suitable Foods

Lists suitable foods for each auto weight defrost program.

Auto Weight Defrost Programs

CATEGORY 1 BREAD

Guidelines for defrosting bread items, including standing time and program suitability.

CATEGORY 2 MEAT ITEMS (MINCE/CHOPS/CHICKEN PORTIONS)

Instructions for defrosting meat items, emphasizing breaking up and turning.

CATEGORY 3 MEAT JOINTS/WHOLE CHICKENS

Guidance for defrosting meat joints and chickens, including shielding.

Defrosting Guidelines

TIPS

Key tips for successful defrosting, including checking, turning, and shielding.

1 Check foods during defrosting.

Importance of checking food progress during defrosting.

2 It is not necessary to cover the food.

Note that covering food during defrosting is not required.

3 Always turn or stir the food...

Instruction to turn or stir food, especially when the oven beeps.

4 Minced meat/chops/chicken portions...

Advice on breaking up or separating small meat items.

5 Shielding prevents food cooking.

Explanation of shielding to prevent food from cooking.

6 Allow standing time...

Importance of allowing standing time for thawing.

Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & Time

Meat

Defrosting times and methods for various meat types.

Fish

Defrosting times and methods for different types of fish.

General

Defrosting information for general food items like bread and pastry.

Using the Grill

GRILL settings

Details the three grill settings: High, Medium, and Low.

CAUTION:

Important safety warnings regarding the grill rack, oven gloves, and hot surfaces.

Combination Cooking

GRILL settings

Mentions the three grill settings applicable to combination cooking.

CAUTION:

Safety warnings about using the grill rack, oven gloves, and hot surfaces.

Panacrunch Pan

THE 'CONCEPT'

Explanation of the Panacrunch Pan's function for browning and crisping food.

USING THE PANACRUNCH PAN (Manual operation)

Step-by-step guide for manual operation of the Panacrunch Pan.

NOTES:

Important notes and precautions for using the Panacrunch Pan.

CARE OF THE PAN

Instructions on how to clean and care for the Panacrunch Pan.

Panacrunch Auto Weight Programs

Reference to auto programs for the Panacrunch Pan.

Auto Weight Cook Programs for NN-GD556/NN-GD566/NN-GD546

Guidelines for Use

General guidelines for using the Auto Weight Programs effectively.

Minimum/Maximum Weights to use on Auto Weight Programs NN-GD556/NN-GD566

Table of weight ranges for auto programs on specific models.

Auto Weight Cook Programs for NN-GD556/NN-GD566

1 Curry

Program details for reheating chilled curry.

2 Chinese

Program details for reheating chilled Chinese meals.

*IMPORTANT NOTE:

Note about programs not suitable for stirring foods.

3 Fresh Vegetables

Program details for cooking fresh vegetables.

4 Fresh Fish

Program details for cooking fresh fish.

M = Microwave cooking only

Symbol indicating microwave-only cooking mode.

C = Combination of Grill and Microwave cooking

Symbol indicating combination cooking mode.

Auto Weight Panacrunch Programs for NN-GD556/NN-GD566

9 Jacket Potatoes

Program for cooking jacket potatoes using the Panacrunch Pan.

10 Frozen Potato Products

Program for cooking frozen potato products suitable for grilling.

11 Chilled Pizza

Program for reheating chilled pizza using the Panacrunch Pan.

12 Frozen Pizza

Program for reheating frozen pizza using the Panacrunch Pan.

13 Reheat Pastry

Program for reheating chilled pastry items using the Panacrunch Pan.

14 Chilled Quiche

Program for reheating chilled quiche using the Panacrunch Pan.

Auto Weight Cook Programs for NN-GD546

1 Curry

Program details for reheating chilled curry.

2 Chinese

Program details for reheating chilled Chinese meals.

*IMPORTANT NOTE:

Note about programs not suitable for stirring foods.

3 Fresh Vegetables

Program details for cooking fresh vegetables.

4 Fresh Fish

Program details for cooking fresh fish.

M = Microwave cooking only

Symbol indicating microwave-only cooking mode.

C = Combination of Grill and Microwave cooking

Symbol indicating combination cooking mode.

Cooking and Reheating Guidelines

MINCE PIES - CAUTION

Warning about overheating mince pies due to high fat content.

CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS AND LIQUIDS - CAUTION

Caution when reheating Christmas puddings and liquids.

BABIES' BOTTLES - CAUTION

Specific safety instructions for reheating baby bottles.

Reheating Charts

HEATING CATEGORY

Explanation of the oven's heating category label.

POINTS FOR CHECKING

Reminder to check food temperature and allow standing time.

Cooking Charts

BREAD - Frozen

Cooking guidelines for frozen bread products.

BACON - from raw

Cooking guidelines for raw bacon.

BEANS & PULSES – should be pre-soaked...

Cooking guidelines for beans and pulses.

BEEF - Joints from raw...

Cooking guidelines for raw beef joints, including safety.

CHICKEN from raw...

Cooking guidelines for raw chicken, including safety.

BEEF BURGERS- From Raw- Chilled

Cooking guidelines for chilled beef burgers.

BEEF BURGERS- From Raw- Frozen

Cooking guidelines for frozen beef burgers.

POINTS FOR CHECKING

Reminder to check food temperature and allow standing time.

Increasing and Decreasing Recipes

INCREASING RECIPES

Guidelines for increasing recipe quantities and adjusting cooking times.

DECREASING RECIPES

Guidelines for decreasing recipe quantities and adjusting cooking times.

Using Recipes from Other Books

Cooking for One

Soups and Starters

Aubergine with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Recipe for aubergine with creamy mushroom sauce.

Coarse Pork Pâtés

Recipe for coarse pork pâtés.

Creamy Cod and Leek Chowder

Recipe for creamy cod and leek chowder.

Fish

WHEN IS FISH COOKED?

How to tell when fish is cooked.

ARRANGING

Tips on arranging fish fillets and steaks for cooking.

LIQUID

Advice on adding liquid for cooking fish, especially frozen fish.

NOISE

Explanation of popping sounds during cooking of oily fish.

WHOLE FISH

Guidelines for cooking whole fish, including shielding.

Stuffed Citrus Trout

Recipe for stuffed citrus trout.

Meat and Poultry

Guidelines

General guidelines for cooking meat and poultry.

DEFROSTED JOINTS

Advice on defrosting joints of meat before cooking.

FAT

How fat affects microwave cooking and choice of joints.

STANDING TIME

Importance of standing time for meat and poultry after cooking.

BONE

Advice on shielding bone tips on meat to prevent overcooking.

TURNING

Instruction to turn joints and poultry halfway through cooking.

SHIELDING

Guidance on shielding meat with foil to avoid overcooking.

How to roast a joint by Combination

Steps for roasting a joint using combination cooking.

How to roast a joint by microwave

Steps for roasting a joint using microwave cooking.

ROASTING BAGS

How to use roasting bags for cooking meat.

How to cook small cuts of meat by microwave

Tips for cooking small meat cuts in the microwave.

TIPS

General tips for cooking meat and poultry, including crispy bacon.

Pasta and Rice

Pesto Spaghetti

Recipe for pesto spaghetti.

Lemon and Asparagus Risotto

Recipe for lemon and asparagus risotto.

Lentil Biryani

Recipe for lentil biryani.

Cheese and Egg Dishes

PIERCING

Instruction to pierce eggs to prevent exploding.

BOILED EGGS IN SHELLS

Warning against microwaving boiled eggs.

QUICHES

Advice to cook quiches on SIMMER power.

Swiss Cheese Fondue

Recipe for Swiss cheese fondue.

Ciabatta with Scrambled eggs

Recipe for ciabatta with scrambled eggs.

French Bread Pizza

Recipe for French bread pizza.

Vegetables and Vegetarian

Root vegetables. i.e. carrots, swede...

Guidelines for preparing root vegetables.

Cabbage should be shredded...

Instructions for preparing cabbage.

Fresh vegetables require 90 ml (6 tbsp)...

Water requirements for fresh vegetables.

If cooking potatoes with other vegetables...

Advice on cooking potatoes with other vegetables.

Always cook vegetables in a dish...

Guidelines for choosing dishes and covering vegetables.

Certain vegetables i.e. broccoli and asparagus...

Arranging vegetables for even cooking.

Jacket Potatoes

Guidelines for cooking jacket potatoes.

Before Cooking

Steps before cooking jacket potatoes.

After Cooking

Steps after cooking jacket potatoes.

Puddings and Desserts

Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding

Recipe for steamed suet sponge pudding.

Creme Caramel

Recipe for creme caramel.

Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce

Recipe for date puddings and butterscotch sauce.

Baking

DISH SHAPE

Importance of ring moulds for baking cakes.

KEEPING QUALITY

Notes on the short keeping quality of microwave-baked cakes.

CONSISTENCY

How microwave cakes should have a softer consistency.

COVERING

Instruction not to cover cakes when baking.

DISH SIZE

Importance of using specified dish sizes for baking.

MIXING/BEATING

Guidelines on mixing and beating ingredients for cakes.

EGGS

Note on using medium eggs for testing recipes.

Sponge Cake

Recipe for sponge cake.

Carrot Cake

Recipe for carrot cake.

Preserves

STERILIZING JARS

Method for sterilizing jam jars using the microwave.

DISH SIZE

Advice on using large pyrex bowls for preserves.

DO NOT LEAVE JAMS UNATTENDED DURING COOKING BECAUSE OF THE HIGH SUGAR CONTENT.

Warning about not leaving jams unattended due to high sugar content.

COVERING

Instruction not to cover preserves during cooking.

DO NOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE TO STERILIZE BABIES' BOTTLES.

Specific instruction about baby bottles.

SETTING POINT

Method for testing the setting point of jam or marmalade.

Soft Fruit Jam

Recipe for soft fruit jam.

Questions and Answers

My microwave oven causes interference with my TV, is this normal?

Addresses TV interference caused by microwave operation.

Sometimes warm air comes from the oven vents. Why?

Explains why warm air is emitted from the oven vents.

Building-in Your Oven

Guidelines for safely installing the microwave oven into kitchen cabinetry.

Technical Specifications

Rated Voltage:

Electrical specifications of the microwave oven.

Operating Frequency:

Operating frequency of the microwave oven.

Input Power:

Input power consumption of the microwave oven.

Output Power:

Microwave and grill output power ratings.

Outer Dimensions:

External dimensions of the microwave oven.

Oven Cavity Dimensions:

Internal dimensions of the microwave oven cavity.

Weight:

Weight of the microwave oven.

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)

For business users in the European Union

Information for business users on discarding equipment.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

Disposal information for countries outside the EU.

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