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Panasonic Inverter NN-DS59NB Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Steam Combination Microwave Oven
Model No. NN-DS59NB
Household Use Only
Important safety instructions. Please read carefully and keep for future reference.
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Steam Combination Microwave Oven Model No. NN-DS59NB Household Use Only Scan the QR code for more recipes: experience-fresh.panasonic.eu/NN-DS59 Important safety instructions. Please read carefully and keep for future reference.
  • Page 3 Customer Communications Centre 0344 844 3899 Selected Spares and Accessories: Order direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Communications Centre number above. For Cookery Advice call: 01344 862108 (open Monday to Wednesday 9 am - 12 pm) Alternatively visit our web site at experience-fresh.eu...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic appliance. Safety Instructions ................6-11 Disposal of Old Equipment ..............12 Important Safety Instructions ............12-13 Before Using Your Oven ..............14 Placement of Your Oven ..............15 Care & Cleaning of Your Oven ............15-17 Maintenance of Your Oven .............17-18 Accessory Advice .................18...
  • Page 5 Defrosting Charts ................45-46 Grilling ....................47-48 Oven Cooking ..................49-51 Steam Cooking ................52-54 Steam Shot ....................55 Combination: Grill and Microwave ..........56-57 Combination: Cooking with Steam ..........58-60 Multi-stage Cooking ................61-63 Using the Timer ................64-67 Using the Add Time Function ..............68 Sensor Reheat Programs..............69-71 Auto Steam Programs ..............72-74 Healthy Grill &...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Important safety instructions. Before operating this  oven, please read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference. This appliance can be used by children aged from  8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction by a person responsible for their safety concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and...
  • Page 7 Safety Instructions Warning! Do not attempt to tamper with or make  any adjustments or repairs to the door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. Warning! Do not remove the outer panel from the oven ...
  • Page 8 Safety Instructions If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in the oven, tap  Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at fuse or circuit breaker panel. This appliance is intended to be used in household ...
  • Page 9 Safety Instructions Some foods may inevitably splatter grease on to the  oven walls. If the oven is not cleaned occasionally, it may start to ‘smoke’ during use. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could  lead to deterioration of surfaces that could affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
  • Page 10 Safety Instructions Warning! This appliance produces boiling hot steam.  During and after cooking with steam function, do not  open the oven door when your face is very close to the oven. Care must be taken when opening the door as steam may cause injury.
  • Page 11 Safety Instructions The oven lamp must be replaced by a service  technician trained by the manufacturer. Do not attempt to remove the outer casing from the oven. Before using the oven, place the drip tray in position.  Refer to page 20 for correct installation. The purpose of the drip tray is to collect excess water ...

  • Page 12: Disposal Of Old Equipment

    A replacement fuse cover can be plug. Should the fuse need to be purchased from your local replaced, please ensure that the Panasonic dealer. replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by How to replace the fuse ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
  • Page 13 Important Safety Instructions Earth symbol or coloured green If the fitted moulded plug is or green-and-yellow. unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home then the fuse should The wire which is coloured blue be removed and the plug cut off must be connected to the terminal and disposed of safely and an in the plug which is marked with...

  • Page 14: Before Using Your Oven

    Before Using Your Oven Examine your Oven Caution! 1. Unpack oven, remove all Hot Surfaces! packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such Exterior oven surfaces including as dents, broken door latches, air vents on the cabinet and the cracks in the door or any oven door will get hot during damage to the water tank.

  • Page 15: Placement Of Your Oven

    Placement of Your Oven This oven is intended for counter- being open; 25 cm clear over the top use only. It is not intended top; 10 cm at the rear. for built-in use or for use inside a 2. When the oven door opens, do cupboard.

  • Page 16: Care & Cleaning Of Your Oven

    Care & Cleaning of Your Oven 3. After using Grill, Oven, Steam, 7. If the control panel becomes and Combination cooking the dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth. walls of the oven should be Do not use harsh detergents cleaned with a soft cloth and or abrasives on control panel.

  • Page 17: Maintenance Of Your Oven

    1. When your oven requires make any adjustments or repairs a service call your local to door, control panel housing, Panasonic engineer (Customer Communications Centre on safety interlock switches or any 0344 844 3899 can recommend other part of the oven. Do not remove outer panel from oven an engineer).

  • Page 18: Accessory Advice

    3. Do not use the water tank if it is cracked or broken, as 5. These may be ordered directly leaking water could result in on line at www.panasonic. electrical failure and danger of co.uk or by telephoning the electric shock. If the water tank...

  • Page 19: Oven Accessory

    Oven Accessory The oven comes equipped with an accessory, the Grill Tray. Always follow the directions given for use of the accessory. The accessory has a number of uses:  Do not pre-heat.  Always use oven gloves when handling the hot tray.

  • Page 20: Parts Of Your Oven

    Parts of Your Oven Front View Rear View 1. Control panel 4. Air vent exhaust 2. Drip tray 5. Warning label 3. Water tank 6. Information label 7. Identification label Drip Tray 1. Before using the oven, the drip tray must be fitted as it collects excess water during cooking.
  • Page 21 Parts of Your Oven q Door handle y Steam outlets Pull the door handle downwards u Warning symbol to open. When you open the i Warning label oven door during cooking, o Menu label the cooking is stopped Position your supplied menu temporarily without clearing label.

  • Page 22: Important Information

    Important Information Safety Small Quantities of Food If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs Take care when heating small in the oven, tap Stop/Cancel pad quantities of food as these can and leave the door closed in order easily burn, dry out or catch fire if to stifle any flames.
  • Page 23 Important Information Boiled Eggs  After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time, stirring Eggs in their shell and whole again before carefully removing hardboiled eggs should not be the container. heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after Microwave heating of beverages microwave heating has ended.
  • Page 24 Important Information Standing Time Paper, Plastic Standing time refers to the period When heating food in plastic or at the end of cooking or reheating paper containers, keep an eye on when food is left before being eaten, the oven due to the possibility of i.e.

  • Page 25: Microwaving Principles

    Important Information Utensils/Containers the contents must also be stirred or shaken before the temperature Before use check that utensils/ is checked. This should be carried containers are suitable for use in out before consumption in order to microwave ovens. See pages avoid burns.
  • Page 26 Microwaving Principles Reflection foods high in these will cook more quickly. Microwaves can only The microwaves bounce off the penetrate to a depth of 4-5 cm metal walls and the metal door and as heat spreads through the screen. food by conduction, just as in a traditional oven, the food cooks from the outside inwards.

  • Page 27: Control Panel

    Control Panel 1. Micro Power (pages 42-43) 2. Grill (pages 47-48) 3. Steam (pages 52-55) 4. Oven (pages 49-51) 5. Chaos Defrost (pages 87-89) 6. Combination (pages 56-60) 7. Auto Cook (pages 70-86) 8. Cleaning (pages 90-93) 9. Timer/Clock (pages 39, 64-67) 10.

  • Page 28: How To Use The Dial

    How to Use the Dial The Dial has the following 4 functions: Time/Weight//Temperature/Menu Selection Select the time, weight, temperature or auto menu by turning the Dial. Add Time Use the Dial for the add time function (see page 68). Turn the Dial Start/Set Press the Dial to start operating the oven or confirm the setting.

  • Page 29: General Guidelines

    General Guidelines Standing Time  Meat Joints Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket Stand for 15 minutes potatoes and cakes, require a wrapped in aluminium foil. standing time (inside or outside  Plated Meals of the oven) after cooking, to allow Stand for 2-3 minutes.
  • Page 30 General Guidelines Cling Film Spacing Cling film helps keep the food moist Foods cook more quickly and and the trapped steam assists evenly if spaced apart. Never pile in speeding up cooking times. foods on top of each other. However it should be pierced before cooking, to allow excess steam to Shape escape.
  • Page 31 General Guidelines Arranging Liquids Individual foods e.g. chicken All liquids must be stirred before, portions or chops, should be placed during and after heating. Water in a dish so that the thicker parts especially must be stirred before are to the outside. and during heating, to avoid eruption.

  • Page 32: Quick Check Guide To Cooking Utensils

    Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils Choosing the correct Result container is a very important factor in If the dish is suitable for deciding the success microwaving, it will remain cool, or failure of your whilst the water in the jug will cooking.

  • Page 33: Containers To Use

    Containers to Use Foil/Metal Oven Glass Containers Never attempt to cook in foil or Everyday glass that is heat resistant metal containers on Microwave only ® e.g. Pyrex , is ideal for Microwave, as the microwaves cannot pass Oven or Combination cooking. Do through and the food will not heat not use delicate glass or lead crystal evenly, it may also damage your...
  • Page 34 Containers to Use Cling Film Paper Microwave cling film can only Plain white absorbent kitchen paper be used for covering food that is (kitchen towel) can only be used for reheated by microwave. It is also microwave cooking e.g. for covering useful for covering food to be bacon to prevent splattering.

  • Page 35: Cooking Modes

    Cooking Modes The diagrams shown below are examples of the accessory. It may vary depending on recipe/dish used. The icon " " in below chart means Grill Tray. Cooking modes  Defrosting  Reheating  Melting: butter, chocolate, cheese. MICROWAVE ...
  • Page 36 Cooking Modes Cooking modes  Baking of small items with short cooking times: puff pastry, cookies, roll cakes, OVEN scones. Uses  Special baking: bread rolls or brioches, sponge cakes.  Baking of pizzas and tarts. Preheating advised Accessory Heatproof, metal tin can be used on Grill Tray in lower or upper Containers shelf positions.
  • Page 37 Cooking Modes Cooking modes Combi 3, 4  Cooking fish, vegetables, (Steam + Microwave) chicken, rice, and potatoes. Uses No Preheating Place food directly on Grill Tray in upper or lower shelf positions Containers or place food in a microwaveable dish on the base of the oven.

  • Page 38: Let's Start To Use Your Oven

    Let’s Start to Use Your Oven Plug in. Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to read your operating instructions. Tap Timer/Clock pad twice to set clock. Set clock as a 24 hr clock. (See page 39 for details). Select 220 °C Oven to burn off the oil.

  • Page 39: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock When the oven is first plugged in, “REFER TO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE” appears in display window. Tap Timer/Clock pad twice. “SET HOUR’’ appears in the display window. Turn the Dial to select the hour. Press the Dial to confirm the selection. "SET MIN"...

  • Page 40: Beep Choice

    Beep Choice The oven has both "Beep On" and "Beep Off" mode. This unique function of your Panasonic microwave oven allows you to establish the initial non- cooking features of your oven. Press the Dial after first plugged in. "BEEP ON/OFF" scrolls across display window.

  • Page 41: Child Lock

    Child Lock Using this system will make the oven controls inoperable; however, the door can be opened. Child lock can be set when the display shows a colon or the time. Tap Stop/Cancel pad 3 times. The time of day or colon will disappear. Actual time will not be lost.

  • Page 42: Microwave Cooking And Defrosting

    Microwave Cooking and Defrosting There are 7 different microwave power levels available. Do not place food directly on the base of the oven. Use your own dishes, plates or bowls covered with a lid or pierced cling film directly on the base of the oven. Tap Micro Power pad once.
  • Page 43 Microwave Cooking and Defrosting Note 1. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn the Dial to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be increased/decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. 2. Do not attempt to use microwave only with any metal container in the oven.

  • Page 44: Defrosting Guidelines

    Defrosting Guidelines By selecting the Defrost power Shielding prevents food cooking. level from the Micro power pad It is essential when defrosting and setting a time, you can defrost chickens and joints of meat. food in your microwave. The The outside thaws out first, so biggest problem is getting the inside protect wings/breast and fat with defrosted before the outside starts to...

  • Page 45: Defrosting Charts

    Defrosting Charts The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting. Defrost Standing Food Weight Method...
  • Page 46 Defrosting Charts Defrost Standing Food Weight Method Time Time Duck Breast Place in a suitable dish. 400 g 12 mins 30 mins Fillets Turn twice. Fish Place in a suitable dish. Whole 500 g 15 mins Turn twice separate if 20 mins Fish x 2 necessary.

  • Page 47: Grilling

    Grilling The grill system on the oven gives fast efficient cooking for a wide variety of foods e.g. chops, sausages, steaks, toast, etc . Do not pre-heat on grill mode with the Grill Tray in position. Tap Grill pad once. Select the power level.
  • Page 48 Grilling Oven Accessory to Use Guidelines When grilling fish, chops or small 1. You can change the cooking food items, the Grill Tray should be time during cooking if required. placed in the upper shelf position. Turn the Dial to increase or For larger food items, the Grill Tray decrease the cooking time.

  • Page 49: Oven Cooking

    Oven Cooking The oven can be used as an oven using the oven mode which uses top and bottom heat. For best results always place food in a preheated oven. When using oven mode, the Grill Tray can be placed in the upper or lower shelf position.
  • Page 50 Oven Cooking Note 1. If the oven has previously been used and it is too hot to ferment dough on 30/40 °C, ‘HOT’ will appear in the display window. Please wait until the cavity cools down. After the ‘HOT’ disappears, 30/40 °C may be used again, otherwise you can ferment dough at room temperature.
  • Page 51 Oven Cooking You can use the Grill Tray for baking dish for roasting potatoes or vegetables, and for baking fairy cakes, scones and cookies. It is also ideal for re-heating pre-baked convenience pastry items. Roasting Vegetables / Potatoes: Reheating: Grill Tray in lower shelf position. Grill Tray in lower shelf position.

  • Page 52: Steam Cooking

    Steam Cooking The oven can be programmed as a steamer to cook vegetables, fish, chicken and rice. There are 2 different steam settings available: Steam 1 (max) and Steam 2 (low). Tap Steam pad once. Select the power level. Turn the Dial until the power you require appears in the display window.
  • Page 53 Steam Cooking Note 4. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn the Dial to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be increased/decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. 5. It is possible to refill the water tank at any time during cooking, without having to tap Stop/Cancel pad first.
  • Page 54 Steam Cooking Guidelines 1. There is no microwave power on the steam only program. 2. Use the Grill Tray provided, as explained below. 3. The steam will only operate with the oven door closed. 4. During and after cooking with steam function, do not open the oven door when your face is very close to the oven.

  • Page 55: Steam Shot

    Steam Shot This feature allows you to add steam during cooking (up to 3 minutes). Adding steam during cooking enhances the heat distribution and aids the rising process of breads, cakes and pastries. There are 5 modes that you can use steam shot: Microwave, Grill, Oven, Combi 1, Combi 2.

  • Page 56: Combination: Grill And Microwave

    Combination: Grill and Microwave On the base of the oven in your own microwaveable and heatproof dishes, this mode is suitable for cooking lasagne, gratins, meat, potatoes. To cook successfully by this combination you should always use a minimum of 200 g food. Small quantities should be cooked by oven, grill or steam.
  • Page 57 Combination: Grill and Microwave Note 1. Preheating is not available for Combi 1, 2. 2. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn the Dial to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be increased/decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. 3.

  • Page 58: Combination: Cooking With Steam

    Combination: Cooking with Steam Steam can be used to cook foods simultaneously with microwave, grill or oven mode. This can often reduce traditional oven cooking times and keep the food moist. Combination Combination Type Uses Level Steam 1 + MW 300 W Combi 3 (Simmer) Stewed fruit, fresh vegetables,...
  • Page 59 Combination: Cooking with Steam Tap if preheating (Combi 6 only) When the actual temperature reaches the set temperature, the oven will beep. Then open the door and place the food inside. * Skip this step when preheating is not required. Select the cooking time by turning the Dial.
  • Page 60 Combination: Cooking with Steam Note 3. If during operation the water tank becomes empty, the oven will stop operation. The prompt in the display will ask you to re-fill the water tank. After re-filling the water tank and positioning back in the oven, press the Dial to start.

  • Page 61: Multi-Stage Cooking

    Multi-stage Cooking 2 or 3 stage cooking Select desired Function. Select desired Function. Turn the Dial until the Turn the Dial until the power you require power you require appears in the display appears in the display window. window. Press the Dial to Press the Dial to confirm the selection.
  • Page 62 Multi-stage Cooking Example: To Grill 3 for 4 minutes and cook food on Low Power (440 W) for 5 minutes. Tap Grill pad once. Turn the Dial to select Low Microwave (440 W). Turn the Dial to select Grill 3 (Low). Press the Dial to confirm the selection.
  • Page 63 Multi-stage Cooking Example: To Defrost (270 W) for 2 minutes and cook food on High Power (1000 W) for 3 minutes. Tap Micro Power pad Tap Micro Power pad once. once. Turn the Dial to select Press the Dial to confirm the selection.

  • Page 64: Using The Timer

    Using the Timer Delay start cooking By using the timer, you are able to program delay start cooking. Tap Timer/Clock pad once. Set the delay time by turning the Dial. (up to 9 hours). Set the cooking program, by entering cooking mode and time required.
  • Page 65 Using the Timer Delay start cooking Example: Delay start: 1 hour, High Power (1000 W): 10 mins, Simmer Power (300 W): 20 mins. Tap Timer/Clock pad Tap Micro Power pad once. once. Set the delay time to Turn the Dial to select 1 hour by turning the Simmer Power (300 W) Dial.
  • Page 66 Using the Timer To set a standing time: By using the Timer, you can program Standing time after cooking is completed or use to program the oven as a minute timer. Select Cooking Mode & Time Set the cooking program, by entering cooking mode and time required.
  • Page 67 Using the Timer To set a standing time: Example: High Power (1000 W): 4 mins, Standing time: 5 mins, High Power (1000 W): 2 mins Tap Micro Power pad Tap Micro Power pad once. once. Press the Dial to Press the Dial to confirm the selection.

  • Page 68: Using The Add Time Function

    Using the Add Time Function This feature allows you to add cooking time at the end of previous cooking. After cooking, turn the Dial to select Press the Dial to start. Add Time function. Time will be added. The time in the display window will count down.

  • Page 69: Sensor Reheat Programs

    Sensor Reheat Programs One Push Reheating This unique feature ‘the Genius’ built in sensor allows you to reheat a chilled meal with one push of the Dial. It is not necessary to select the power level or cooking time. The built-in sensor measures the humidity of the food and calculates the microwave power level together with a cooking time.
  • Page 70 Sensor Reheat Programs This unique feature allows you to simply reheat a frozen meal. It is not necessary to select the power level, weight or cooking time. The built-in sensor measures the humidity of the food and calculates the microwave power level together with a cooking time.
  • Page 71 Sensor Reheat Programs How it Works Once the Sensor Reheat Program has been selected and the Dial is pressed the food is heating up. As food begins to get hot, steam is emitted. When the food reaches a certain temperature and begins to cook, an even greater amount of steam is released.

  • Page 72: Auto Steam Programs

    Auto Steam Programs This feature allows you to steam some of your favourite foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the steam level and the cooking time automatically. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight is programmed in grams.
  • Page 73 Auto Steam Programs Guidelines for Use 1. The auto steam programs must only be used for foods described. 2. Only cook foods within the weight ranges described. 3. Always weigh the food rather than relying on the package weight information. 4.
  • Page 74 Auto Steam Programs Weight/ Program Instructions Placement To cook fresh chicken breasts. Each chicken breast should weigh between 150-200 g each. Fill water tank. Place Chicken chicken breasts onto Grill Tray. Place 200 - 650 g Breasts in the upper shelf position. Select program number 5.

  • Page 75: Healthy Grill & Fries Programs

    Healthy Grill & Fries Programs This feature allows you to cook some of your favourite foods by setting the weight only. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight is programmed in grams. For quick selection, the weight starts from the minimum weight for each category.
  • Page 76 Healthy Grill & Fries Programs When you select an automatic program, symbols will appear in the display to show the cooking mode that will be used and if the Grill Tray is needed. See below to identify the symbols: Grill Tray Micro Power Steam Grill...
  • Page 77 Healthy Grill & Fries Programs Weight/ Program Instructions Placement To cook fresh whole fish e.g trout, sea bream, mackerel, sea bass, sardines Fresh Whole weighing between 100 g - 400 g each. Fish 200 - 650 g Place whole fish directly onto Grill Tray. Before cooking non-oily fish (sea bass, trout),brush with oil.

  • Page 78: Auto Cook Programs

    Auto Cook Programs Tap Auto Cook pad once. Turn the Dial to select the food category. (No.14-17) Press the Dial to confirm the selection. Select the weight by turning the Dial. The Dial will count up in 10 g steps. Skip this step for program No.
  • Page 79 Auto Cook Programs Guidelines 1. The auto cook programs must only be used for foods described. 2. Only cook foods within the weight ranges described. 3. Always weigh the food rather than relying on the package weight information. 4. The temperature for frozen food is assumed to be -18 °C to -20 °C. The temperature of chilled food is assumed to be +5 °C to +8 °C (refrigerator temperature).
  • Page 80 Auto Cook Programs Weight/ Program Instructions Placement For reheating and browning frozen, pizza (purchased). Remove all Frozen packaging and place onto Grill Tray in Pizza 300 - 500 g upper shelf position. Select program number 16. Enter the weight of the frozen pizza.

  • Page 81: Re-Bake Bread Programs

    Re-bake Bread Programs Tap Auto Cook pad once. Turn the Dial to select the food category. (No.18-20) Press the Dial to confirm the selection. Select the weight by turning the Dial. The Dial will count up in 10 g steps. Press the Dial to start.
  • Page 82 Re-bake Bread Programs Weight/ Program Instructions Placement To re-bake baguettes and crusty rolls. This program is suitable for reheating, browning and crisping pre-purchased chilled Baguette/ baguettes and rolls. Ensure height Crusty Rolls 100 - 400 g of baguette/rolls is no more than 2 inches.

  • Page 83: Junior Menu

    Junior Menu The Junior Menu offers a range of programs catering for babies, toddlers and older children - great for time saving and convenience. The fruit and vegetable purées are ideal first foods for weaning babies. Homemade purées taste like real food and cost less than jars or packets. Extra portions can be frozen in ice cube trays, then defrosted and reheated.
  • Page 84 Junior Menu Weight/ Program Instructions Placement For cooking one or two mug cakes, either Chocolate Brownie or Lemon. Prepare the mug cake as in the following recipes. Size of mug should Mug Cake be no smaller than 300 ml. Place it on the base of the oven.
  • Page 85 Junior Menu Weight/ Program Instructions Placement For cooking fresh pasta bake using fresh pasta (penne, spaghetti, fusilli), cheese or tomato based sauce and grated mild cheddar cheese. Use ® a suitable square, shallow Pyrex container. Use the following quantities: Servings 250 g 500 g 800 g Junior...
  • Page 86 Junior Menu Weight/ Program Instructions Placement This program is suitable for cooking parsnips, potatoes, butternut squash, carrots, sweet potato and swede. The cooked vegetables are then puréed and suitable when weaning babies. Peel and chop the vegetables into even sized pieces. ®...

  • Page 87: Chaos Defrost

    Chaos Defrost This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread. Tap Chaos Defrost pad to select the correct defrost category and then enter in the weight of the food in grams (see page 88). Foods should be placed in a suitable dish, whole chickens and joints of meat should be on an upturned saucer or on a microwave safe plate.
  • Page 88 Chaos Defrost With this feature you can defrost frozen foods according to the weight. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight is programmed in grams. For quick selection, the weight starts from the minimum weight for each category.
  • Page 89 Chaos Defrost Weight/ Program Instructions Placement To defrost rolls, buns, slices of bread Bread 100 - 900 g and loaves. Place on a plate. Select program number 28. Enter the weight of Base of oven the bread. Start to defrost. Turn and re-arrange at beeps.

  • Page 90: Cleaning Setting

    Cleaning Setting F1. Drain Water Water is pumped through the system to clean the pipes. The water is drained into the drip tray. Add 100 g of water to the water tank. Ensure drip tray is empty. Tap Cleaning pad once. Turn the Dial to select F1.

  • Page 91: System Cleaning

    Cleaning Setting F2. System Cleaning The first stage of this program cleans the system with a citric acid solution. The second stage runs water through the system to rinse the pipes. Make a solution of 16 g citric acid and 200 g of water, add the solution to the water tank.

  • Page 92: Deodorization

    Cleaning Setting F2. System Cleaning Note 1. When " " icon is displayed, run the ‘system cleaning’ program. 2. If the system cleaning program is not used regularly, the pipe will get blocked and the steaming performance will be less effective. 3.

  • Page 93: Cavity Cleaning

    Cleaning Setting F4. Cavity Cleaning This feature is suitable for removing the build up of fat or grease in the cavity. Tap Cleaning pad once. Turn the Dial to select F4. Cavity Cleaning. Press the Dial to confirm the selection. Press the Dial to start.

  • Page 94: Cleaning The Water Tank

    Cleaning the Water Tank Clean with a soft sponge in water. Remove the water tank and clean Open the water supply cap, remove the compartment where the water the lid and pipe cap and clean. tank is inserted. Pipe Cap Ensure it faces downwards If the pipe cap is difficult to remove, wiggle from side to side.

  • Page 95: Cooking And Reheating Guidelines

    Cooking and Reheating Guidelines If you cannot find the equivalent Most foods reheat very quickly in food in the chart then choose a your oven by HIGH power. Meals similar type and size listed and can be brought back to serving adjust the cooking time if necessary.
  • Page 96 Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Caution - Mince pies Remember even if the pastry is cold to the touch, the filling will be piping hot and will warm the pastry through. Take care not to overheat otherwise burning can occur due to the high fat and sugar content of the filling.

  • Page 97: Reheating Charts

    Reheating Charts The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size and quantity. Pastry or bread items reheated by microwave will be soft not crisp. Heating category Your oven is Heating Category E and this is displayed on the rear of your oven.
  • Page 98 Reheating Charts Time to Weight/ Power Instructions/ Food Select Quantity Level Guidelines (approx) Canned pasta Ravioli/ Place in a heatproof Macaroni 2 mins bowl and cover. Place 400 g High Micro cheese/ 30 secs on base and stir Spaghetti halfway. Canned soups Place in a heatproof bowl and stir in one...
  • Page 99 Reheating Charts Time to Weight/ Power Instructions/ Food Select Quantity Level Guidelines (approx) Drinks 1 Mug cold 235 ml 1 min 30 secs milk 1 Jug cold 568 ml 4 mins milk (1 pint) High Micro Place in a heatproof 1 Mug cold 1 min 20 secs container on base.
  • Page 100 Reheating Charts Time to Weight/ Power Instructions/ Food Select Quantity Level Guidelines (approx) Pretzels 300 g 160 °C 15-17 mins (frozen) Pains au Place on Grill Tray in 360 g chocolat 180 °C 12-14 mins lower shelf position. (Precooked) Mini crossiants 200-300 g 150 °C 16-17 mins...
  • Page 101 Reheating Charts Time to Weight/ Power Instructions/ Food Select Quantity Level Guidelines (approx) High Micro 5 mins 450 g Fish/veg bake Combi 1 12 mins Place on base. 900 g Combi 1 17 mins Place on Grill Tray in Onion bhajis/ 200 g Combi 1 5 mins...
  • Page 102 Reheating Charts Time to Weight/ Power Instructions/ Food Select Quantity Level Guidelines (approx) Sauce 2 mins-2 mins Place in a heatproof 250 g 30 secs Sauces High Micro dish. Cover and place on base. Stir halfway. 500 g 4-5 mins ®...

  • Page 103: Cooking Charts

    Cooking Charts Points for checking Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a standing time, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the standing time. Fill water tank before use.
  • Page 104 Cooking Charts Time to Weight/ Power Instructions/ Food Select Quantity Level Guidelines (approx) Beef - Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care. Recommended temperatures for beef are: Rare 60 °C; medium 70 °C; well done 80 °C. Place on Grill Tray in Beef burgers 227 g (2) Grill 1...
  • Page 105 Cooking Charts Time to Weight/ Power Instructions/ Food Select Quantity Level Guidelines (approx) Eggs - Poached. 1. Place water in a shallow dish and heat for 1st cooking time on base of the oven. High Micro 2. Add egg (size 3). 45 ml Then 1 min 10 secs...
  • Page 106 Cooking Charts Time to Weight/ Power Instructions/ Food Select Quantity Level Guidelines (approx) Place on Grill Tray in Steaks 300 g (2) Combi 5 13-15 mins lower shelf position. ® Place in Pyrex dish and pierce skin. Add 225 g / Whole x 1 High Micro 4 mins...
  • Page 107 Cooking Charts Time to Weight/ Power Instructions/ Food Select Quantity Level Guidelines (approx) Medium: Loin/ leg 18-19 mins 600 g (4) Grill 1 steaks Well done: Place on Grill Tray in 21-24 mins upper shelf position. Medium: Turn halfway. Chops/ 13-14 mins 400 g (4) Grill 1...
  • Page 108 Cooking Charts Time to Weight/ Power Instructions/ Food Select Quantity Level Guidelines (approx) Turkey Breasts, Place on Grill Tray in 350 g boneless and Steam 1 30 mins upper shelf position. skinless Maximum Preheat oven. Place Crown, off 30-35 mins. weight 190 °C on Grill Tray in lower...
  • Page 109 Cooking Charts Time to Weight/ Power Instructions/ Food Select Quantity Level Guidelines (approx) Frozen vegetables Beans, Sweet Corns, 200 g 8 mins Mixed vegetables Broccoli - ® dish Place in Pyrex 250 g 8 mins Combi 4 florets on base of oven. Carrots - 200 g 7 mins...
  • Page 110 Cooking Charts Time to Weight/ Power Instructions/ Food Select Quantity Level Guidelines (approx) Light dishes and snacks Place on Grill Tray in Ham and 150 g (1) Combi 1 5-7 mins cheese pasty lower shelf position. Place on Grill Tray in Ham and lower shelf position.

  • Page 111: Low-Oil Oven Fry Charts

    Cooking Charts Time to Weight/ Power Instructions/ Food Select Quantity Level Guidelines (approx) Place on Grill Tray in Stuff ed 400 g (4) Combi 2 13-15 mins mushrooms lower shelf position. Oven chips, potato Preheat oven. Place wedges, on Grill Tray in upper potato 300 g 220 °C...
  • Page 112 Low-Oil Oven Fry Charts Time to Weight/ Power Instructions/ Food Select Quantity Level Guidelines (approx) Steak 4 pcs (½ inch of 12-14 mins (670 g ) thickness) 4 pcs Pork chops 20-24 mins (450 g ) Seasoned. Place on 4 pcs Grill Tray in upper Hamburger 16-20 mins...

  • Page 113: Questions And Answers

    Questions and Answers Q: Why won’t my oven turn on? Q: The oven won’t accept my program. Why? A: When the oven does not turn on, A: The oven is designed not to check the following: 1. Is the oven plugged in securely? accept an incorrect program.
  • Page 114 Questions and Answers Q: There are humming and Q: “DEMO MODE PRESS ANY clicking noises from my oven KEY” appears in the display when I cook by combination. and the oven does not cook. What is causing these noises? Why? A: The noises occur as the oven A: The oven has been programmed automatically switches from...

  • Page 115: Recipes

    Steamed Provencal Fish Fillets Ingredients Accessory Servings 4 Grill Tray 1 courgette, sliced 4 tomatoes, sliced Fill Water Tank 10 ml mixed herbs 4 salmon fillets Time & Setting 30 ml olive oil approx. 20-23 minutes 12 black olives, stoned Combi 3 (Steam + Microwave) salt and pepper Method...
  • Page 116 Spiced Sweet Potato Fries Ingredients Accessory 2 big sweet potatoes Grill Tray 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp cinnamon Time & Setting 1 tsp smoked paprika ¹⁄ tsp cumin approx. 17-20 minutes ¹⁄ tsp ground coriander Combi 2 (Grill + Microwave) pink himalayan salt Method 1.
  • Page 117 Steamed Chicken with Lemon and Thyme Ingredients Accessory Servings 4 Grill Tray 2 lemons, thinly sliced Fill Water Tank 1 bunch thyme 4 chicken breasts Time & Setting 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 200 ml natural yoghurt approx. 19-22 minutes 15 ml honey Combi 3 (Steam + Microwave) 5 ml Dijon mustard...
  • Page 118 Pizza Ingredients Servings 2 Accessory 2 onions, finely sliced 3 cloves of garlic, crushed Grill Tray 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 1 roll pizza dough Time & Setting 100 ml passata (tomato sauce) 100 g mozzarella, grated approx. 35-40 minutes Optional: other pizza toppings Oven 220 °C tomatoes, bell pepper, ham etc.

  • Page 119: Specifications

    Panasonic Appliances Microwave Oven (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. 888, 898 Longdong Road. Pudong, Shanghai, 201203, China. Imported by: Panasonic UK, a branch of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1RT Authorized Representative in EU: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre...
  • Page 121 Scan the QR code for more recipes experience-fresh.panasonic.eu/NN-DS59 PHONE OUR CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS CENTRE 0344 844 3899 For service or spares. Or order spares direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk Panasonic Corporation http://www.panasonic.com F0003CM40BP PA0122-0 © Panasonic Corporation 2022 Printed in P.R.C.

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