Panasonic Dimension 4 Manual

							
Before Operation
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Feature Diagram - Control Panel
Prompters:
When a pad is pressed, a beep sound is heard and the corresponding letter or word(s) appear and roll across the screen . If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit does not or cannot accept the instruction . As each pad is pressed the corresponding word(s) roll across the screen . Words will automatically appear to prompt user to perform the next step . It is not necessary to wait for the words to appear before pressing pads for the next step . A two beep sound is heard between stages . At the end of any complete program, the oven will beep five times .
The control panel of NN-CD987W has the same key layout as NN-CD997S .
Display Window
Time / Weight Dial
Micro (Microwave) 
Power Pad (page 4 - 6)
Grill Pad
 (page 20)
Convection Pad
 (page 8, 9)
Combination Pad 
 (page 2, 22)
Turbo Defrost Pad
 (page 7)
Menu / Temp. 
(Temperature)
Select Dial
Stop/Reset Pad
Before cooking:  One tap clears your instructions .
During cooking: One tap temporarily stops the cooking process . Another tap cancels all your instructions and time of day appears in display 
window .
Start Pad
One tap allows oven to begin functioning . If door is opened or STOP/RESET pad is tapped once during oven operation, START pad must again be pressed to restart oven .
More / Less Pad  (page 23, 24)
2 Level Conv. 
(convection) Pad (page 8, 9)
Timer/Clock Pad
 (page 3)
Sensor Reheat Pad
 (page 23)
Auto Menu Pad
 (page 24 - 28)
Recipe Prompting Pad
 (page 29, 30) 
						

							
Before Operation
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Ceramic Traywith Roller Ring
Use always
High RackLow Rack
Microwaveyesnono
Grillyesyesyes
Convectionyesyesyes
2 Level Convectionyesyesyes
Combinationyesnoyes
Oven Accessories
Microwave
Heat
Cook Navigator/Prompting
This feature allows you to be guided through the cooking process . Once a pad has been selected, the oven will prompt you to the NEXT step until cooking starts .
e.g. 1Press Convection Pad .
Display window will prompt you to “SET TEMPERATURE” .
Turn to temperature required .
Display window will prompt you to “PRESS START” .
Press Start Pad .
Cooking Modes: Heating Source
MicrowaveGrill
Low Rack can be used for Combination cooking .
Combination
Convection2 Level Convection
NOTE:This feature operations for all cooking modes . Operation guide can be turned off (refer page 3) .
e.g. 2Press Auto Menu Pad .
Display window will prompt you to “ . FROZEN REHEAT” (category) .
Turn to select menu required .
Display window will prompt you to “PRESS START” .
Press Start Pad .
e.g. 3Press Micro Power Pad .
Display window will prompt you to “SET TIME” .
Turn to select cooking time .
Display window will prompt you to “PRESS START” .
Press Start Pad . 
						

							
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Operation & Hints
Let’s Start to Use Your Oven!
1. Plug In
Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet .“PANASONIC MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVEN WELCOME TO COOKING”appears in the display window . (This will immediately cease when any pad is pressed .)
2. Press
Open the door and place the food on Ceramic Tray in the oven . Then close the door .
4. Set Time
Turn dial clockwise to increase or anti-clockwise to decrease cooking time .
5. Press
Starts the cooking process .
3.Select 
Power Level 
e .g . HIGH power –– Press once  (Continue pressing for other power levels–– page 4) 
						

							
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Operation & Hints

FeatureHow to Operate
To Set Clock(page 3)
2 x pressEnter time of day .(Max 2:59)
To UseChild Safety Lock(page 3)
To Set:
3 x press
DisplayTo Cancel:
3 x press
Display
Display returns to clock .
To Use Micro Powerand Time Setting(page 4 - 6)Select Power
To Cook on Grill(page 20)
Select Grill  or 2
To Cook on Convection/2 Level Convection(page 8, 9)e .g .  Level ConvectionPlace food in the oven .
Forpreheating:
ForCooking:
Select Temp .Select Time
To Cook by Combination(page 2, 22)
Select -6
To Reheat using “Sensor Reheat” pad (page 23)Optional
To Cook using “Auto Menu” pad (1-20):(page 24 - 28)Optional
Select Desired Food Category .(Auto Menu: - 9, 9, 20)
Optional
Select Desired Food Category .(Auto Menu:0 - 8)Set weight .
To SetStand Time(page 9)
To Select Standing Time
Set Desired 
Cooking Programme .
To UseRecipe Prompting(page 29, 30)
Select the Desired Recipe .
Turn clockwise for the next instruction .Turn counterclockwisefor the previous
instruction .
Quick Guide to Operation 
						

							
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Operation & Hints

To Set Clock
To Use Child Safety Lock
NOTES: .  To reset time of day, repeat the steps as above .2 .  The clock will keep time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied .3 .  Max time available is 2:59 . Clock is 2 hour only .4 .  You can use the oven without setting the clock .
This feature allows you to prevent operation of the oven by a young child; however, the door will open .You can set Child Lock when colon or time of day is displayed .
Operation Guide on the Screen
To assist you in programming your oven, the following operation will appear on the screen .When you become familiar with your oven, the operation guide can be turned off .
Enter time of dayusing the Time / Weight Dial.
Display
e .g . :25Press twice.Press.
To turn off:
Display
Press 3 times 
Colon or time of day appears on the screen .
Press 3 times 
Display
Colon or time of day appears on the screen .
To turn on:
Colon or time of day is displayed .
Press 3 times.
To Set:Display
Colon or time of day will reappear .
Press 3 times.
To Cancel:
Display 
						

							
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Operation & Hints

To Reheat / Defrost / Cook by Micro Power and Time
1.Select 
Micro Power
3. Press
Cooking will start .The time in the display window will count down .
2 or 3 stage cooking:Repeat steps  and 2 above then press Start Pad, the oven will beep twice between stages .e .g . Casseroles - HIGH 0 minutes to bring to the boil, then MED LOW 30 mins to finish by simmering .
Micro Power:You can select different power levels for cooking foods at different speeds, refer to the chart below .
2.Set Cooking
Time
HIGH:  up to 30 minutesOthers: up to  /2 hoursTime can be entered in0 second intervals up to 5 mins then  min intervals .
* Refer to page 6 .
Power LevelPowerNo. of TapsExample of Use
HIGH000 WBoil water, cook fresh fruit, vegetables, rice and pasta . Reheat soups, stews and casseroles .
DEFROST*350 W2Thaw foods .
MED HIGH700 W3Cook poultry, meat, cakes and desserts . Heat milk .
MEDIUM550 W4Cook pot roasts, casseroles and meatloaves, melt chocolate . Cook eggs and cheese . Cook fish .
MED LOW350 W5Simmer soups, stews and casseroles (less tender cuts .) Soften butter and cream cheese .
LOW00 W6Keep cooked foods warm, simmer slowly .
Use of Accessory:
Ceramic Tray 
						

							
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Operation & Hints

Frozen Convenience Foods
Item Frozen(pre-cooked)PowerApprox. Time(in minutes)Instruction
BREAD & BAKED PRODUCTSBread   slice   loaf (700 g)  6 rolls
MED HIGHMED HIGHMEDIUM
5 - 20 sec2 - 32 - 3
Do not let bread get hot, or it will become rubbery and dry out . Remove whole loaf from original wrapper . Place on paper towel to absorb moisture .
Cheesecake (450 g)DEFROST2 - 3Remove from container . Defrost on plate .
Muffins – 4 (350 g)MED HIGH2 - 3Place onto paper towel lined plate .
Scones – 6 (400 g)MEDIUM2 - 3Defrost on paper lined plate . Stand 2 minutes .
Croissants – 4 (200 g)MEDIUM - 2Place onto paper towel lined plate .
PIESFruit Pie (500 g)DEFROSTthenMED HIGH
5 - 7
5 - 7
Remove from foil container and place uncovered into a pie dish .
Meat Pie (75 g)DEFROST then MEDIUM4 - 63 - 4Place onto paper towel lined plate .
Pizza (350 g)HIGH5 - 7Remove from package and place onto paper towel or follow manufacturers’ instructions .
FROZEN MEALFish in Sauce (200 g)MEDIUM6 - 7Pierce corner of bag . Heat on a plate .
Instant Casserolein Pouch (serves 2)MEDIUM6 - 7Pierce pouch .
Lasagne (400 g)MEDIUM4 - 6Remove from foil container, place into serving dish .
Plate Food / TV style dinner (320 g)MEDIUM8 - 0Remove foil cover and replace with plastic wrap .
Vegetables & Sauce (in the bag) (500 g)MEDIUM8 - 0Pierce corner of bag . Heat on a plate .
MISCELLANEOUSChicken Pieces(500 g)DEFROSTthenMED HIGH
5 - 7
6 - 8
Place onto paper towel lined plate .
Fish Fingers – 8(200 g)DEFROST then HIGH3 - 52 - 3Place onto paper towel lined plate .
Sausage Rolls (250 g)MEDIUM3 - 5Place onto paper towel lined plate .
To Cook using the Time/Weight Dial
This feature allows you to set cooking times at micro power “HIGH” easily .
e .g . To cook at HIGH Power for 5 minutes .
Set cooking time .(Up to 30 minutes)Press .Cooking starts .
NOTE: This feature is not available for 2 or 3 stage cooking .
To Reheat / Defrost / Cook by Micro Power and Time 
						

							
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Operation & Hints

Defrost by Setting Time
Preparation for Freezing:
 .  Heavy-duty plastic wraps and bags, and freezer wraps are suitable .2 .  Freeze meat, poultry and fish in packages with only  or 2 layers of food . To aid in separating layers, place two pieces of wax paper between them .3 .  Remove all air and seal securely .4 .  Label package with type and cut of meat, date and weight .5 .  Defrosting times given in the charts are for thoroughly frozen foods (i .e . at least 24 hours in freezer maintained at -8°C or lower) .
Defrosting Technique:
 .  Remove from wrapper and set on a Plastic or Ceramic rack in a dish on Ceramic Tray .2 .  After defrosting: Large roasts may still be icy in the centre . Allow to stand 5 to 30 minutes in refrigerator to completely defrost .
Defrosting Chart (using Micro Power defrost and time):
To Reheat / Defrost / Cook by Micro Power and Time
FoodApprox. TimeInstruction
MEATBeef  minced beef  roast:  topside    beef tenderloin    chuck or rump    sirloin, rolled  steak  miscellaneousPork/Lamb  roast  chops  ribs
     per 500 g
  8  -    2  -  5  2  -  5  0  -  3    -  4  8  -  0  8  -  2
  9  -  2  8  -    8  -  2
Turn meat over two or three times during defrosting .
Halfway through the defrost cycle break apart minced beef, separate chops and remove meat that is defrosted .
Shield edges and unevenly shaped ends of roasts halfway through the defrost cycle .
Large roasts may still be icy in the centre . Allow to stand .
POULTRYChicken  whole  pieces  filletsDuckTurkey
  9  -  2  8  -    8  -  0  0  -  2  0  -  3
Turn poultry over two to four times during defrosting .Halfway through the defrost cycle shield end of drumstick, wings, breast bones, and ends of poultry with foil .
Break apart chicken pieces and remove small pieces such as wings, that may defrost before larger pieces .
Rinse poultry under cold water to remove ice crystals .Allow to stand for 5 to 0 minutes before cooking .
FISH & SHELLFISHFish filletsWhole fishCrabmeatLobster tailsSea scallopsGreen prawns
  9  -    9  -  2  8  -  0  8  -  0  8  -  0  0  -  2
Halfway through the defrost cycle, turn whole fish or blocks of fillets over . Also, break apart prawns or scallops .Remove any pieces that are defrosted .
Allow to stand 5 to 0 minutes before cooking .
Press twice .Set time .Press . 
						

							
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Operation & Hints

To Defrost by Turbo Defrost
2. Set Weight
Max . weight 3 kgWeight can be entered in 0 . kg intervals .
The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate .
3. Press
Defrosting time appears in the display window and begins to count down .
Turbo Defrost 
This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood by entering the weight .
1. Press
NOTES: .  Stand time or power level may be programmed after Turbo Defrost . (See pages 9)2 . During Turbo Defrost, the oven will beep .At the beep: Turn over all meat, poultry, fish and shellfish . Break apart stewing meat, chicken pieces and minced meat . Separate chops and hamburger patties . Remove defrosted minced meat, stewing meat, poultry pieces or prawns etc . Shield thin ends, fat bones of roasts or poultry legs and wings with foil .
3 .  For further information on Defrost, refer to page 6 .
Use of Accessory:
Ceramic Tray 
						

							
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Operation & Hints

To Cook on Convection/2 Level Convection
Use of Accessory:
Ceramic Tray
Low Rack
Ceramic Tray
Low RackHigh Rack
1 Level Convection:2 Level Convection:
2.Select the
desired oven
temperature
100°C to 250°C.40°C is temperature for fermentation of yeast doughs.
6. Press
Cooking will start.
1. Press
(1 Level Convection)
1. Press
(2 Level Convection)
5.Set Cooking
Time
(Up to 9 hours)Time can be entered 1 min intervals.
3. Press
The oven begins to preheat.Do not open the door during preheating.
4.After 
preheating, 
place the
food into the 
oven
After preheating 3 beeps will be heard and “P” will blink in the 
display.