Panasonic Dimension 4 Manual

							
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Operation & Hints

Convection Cooking:Just like a conventional oven, the convection oven has a heating element to give the dry heating needed to produce crisp, browned exteriors . Convection cooking has the addition of a fan to produce conventional results with a slightly reduced cooking time . Convection cooking temperatures range from 00˚C to 250˚C . Most conventional recipes will be suitable for use . Follow the minimum suggested cooking times and add additional time if required . Convection recipes are also available throughout the recipe section of this book .
2 Level Convection:2 Level Convection is available for when you wish to cook a larger quantity of food . The entire oven cavity may then be utilised . For example, cooking two trays of biscuits . 
NOTES: .  Place Ceramic Tray correctly in the oven before preheating .2 .  If the oven door is not opened after the completion of preheating, the oven will maintain the selected temperature for 30 minutes . After 30 minutes, the oven will shut off automatically and revert to the time of day . 3 .  If preheating is not required for the food you are cooking, eliminate step 3 .4 .  When selected cooking time is less than one hour, the time counts down by minutes and seconds .5 .  When selected cooking time is more than one hour, the time counts down by hours and minutes until only “H 00 ( hour)” remains . Then the display then counts down by minutes and seconds .6 .  2 Level Convection is not available for 2 or 3 stage cooking .
To set Standing Time
Using the Timer Pad, you can program  ) a Stand Time after cooking is completed or  2) a minute timer .
NOTES: .  Three stage cooking can be programmed including a Stand Time .2 .  If the oven door is opened during the Stand Time, the time in the display window will continue to count down .3  This feature may also be used as a timer . In this case, eliminate first step .
To Cook on Convection/2 Level Convection
(continuance)
e .g . STEP 1:STEP 2:
Select the desired cooking program .
Press Timer pad .Set the desired amount of time .(up to  /2 hours)
Press Start pad . 
						

							
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Operation & Hints

To Cook on Grill
Use of Accessory:
1.Select Grill
Power
Grill 1 (High) or Grill 2 (Low) can be selected.
Ceramic Tray
High RackThere are two Grill settings available.Grill 1(High) is ideal for grilling meat, chicken and fish fillets.Grill 2 (Low) is ideal for grilling whole fish and oven baked chips and browning cheese and egg dishes.
Place a heatproof glass or ceramic dish under the rack to catch any excess fat or meat juices.
2. Set Time
(up to 1 hour 30 minutes)Time can be entered 10 second intervals up to 5 mins then 1 min intervals.
3. Press
Cooking will start. 
						

							
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Operation & Hints

To Cook on Combination
1.Select 
Setting
COMB -6 and the program temperature appears in the display .
3. Press
Cooking will start .
NOTES: .  When selected cooking time is less than one hour, the time counts down by minutes and seconds .2 .  When selected cooking time is more than one hour, the time counts down by hours and minutes until only “H 00 ( hour)” remains . Then the display counts down by minutes and seconds .
There are 6 combination settings for Convection/Microwave .To select the correct program for particular foods,refer to next page .
2.Select 
Cooking
Time
(up to 9 hours)
Low Rack can be used for Combination cooking .
Use of Accessory:
Ceramic Tray
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Operation & Hints

Use of Accessory:Cakes, slices, desserts, etc . may be cooked in metal 
cookware  . Do not place a small amount of food in a 
large metallic dish as arcing may occur  .
Combination cooking is ideal for roasting meats, 
poultry and cooking cakes, pastries and slices  . 
Combination cooking automatically alternates 
between Convection and Microwave heating .
The advantage of Combination cooking is that it gives you the browning of Convection and often 
shortens the conventional cooking time  . Time is also 
reduced as preheating is not required .
To calculate cooking  time start by cooking for approximately 2/3 of the conventional cooking  time 
and add additional time If required .  For examples of 
recipes and cooking times, consult recipes  in the 
recipe section .
Ovenproof cookware, including ceramic is suitable 
for use when cooking on Combination  . Cakes, slices, 
desserts etc .  may be cooked in metal cookware 
providing there is suitable quantity of food to be 
absorbed by the microwave heat .  For example, do 
not place a small amount of food in a large metallic 
dish as arcing may occur .
When cooking by Combination, place dishes to be 
cooked on the Ceramic Tray  . When roasting meat, 
the roasts may be placed directly on Low Rack .
 Sausages and rissoles may also be cooked in this 
way  .
Place a heatproof glass or ceramic dish (less than 2 cm high) under the rack to catch any drips from 
the roast .  Alternately, elevate the roast on a roasting 
rack in a baking dish and place directly on Ceramic 
Tray .
Examples of Foods to Cook by Combination Mode
Combination  setting Foods 
suitable Oven TemperatureMicro Power Level
COMB  
Casseroles, pot roasts, meat loaves, corned meat 50˚CLOW
COMB 2Quiche, baked custards, rice pudding 60˚CLOW
COMB 3Cakes, self saucing pudding, layered slices, apple pie70˚CLOW
COMB 4Single layer slice, light cakes, roast lamb80˚CLOW
COMB 5Roast pork, roast beef, jacket potato, turkey, duck, garlic bread, chicken pieces casseroles, lasagne, reheating  sweet/savoury pies, reheating muffins
200˚C MED LOW 
COMB 6Pastries, bread, grilling sausages and rissoles, whole chicken, chicken pieces, pizzas, reheating croissants230˚C LOW 
To Cook on Combination 
						

							
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Operation & Hints

To Reheat by Sensor Reheat
This feature allows you to reheat most of your favourite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels . The oven does it all automatically .
2. Press
After the burst of steam is detected by the SENSOR, the 
remaining cooking time appears in the display and begins to count down .Do not open the door until the remaining cooking time appears in the display window .
More/Less padPreferences for food doneness vary with each individual . After having used Sensor Reheat a few times, you may decide you would prefer your food cooked to a different doneness . By using the More/Less pads, the programs can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time .Press More/Less pads after selecting category and before pressing Start pad .   tap  = More  2 taps = Less  3 taps = Original setting
For best results, follow these recommendations: .  The Sensor Reheat work by detecting the amount of steam generated by the food being cooked . From the generated steam, the oven then calculates the remaining cooking time .2 .  The door should not be opened before the time appears in the display window .3 .  If the oven has been previously used on CONVECTION, COMBINATION or GRILL, and it is too hot to be used on a Sensor Program, a “HOT” will appear in the display window . The cooling fan will operate to cool the oven rapidly . After the “HOT” disappears, the program may be used . If you are in a hurry, cook food manually i .e . select Micro Power Level and cooking time yourself .
1. Press
Sensor Reheat (200 g - 1.2 kg)
  All foods must be pre-cooked .  Foods should be at room or refrigerated temperatures .  Stirrable foods are recommended .  Place in a suitably sized dish (approximately 3/4 full) .  Dish should be covered with plastic wrap or a fitting lid that does not snap seal .  Stir food after removal from oven .   Allow 2 to 3 minutes standing time .   Do not reheat in foil or plastic containers .
Use of Accessory:
Ceramic Tray 
						

							
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Operation & Hints

To Cook by Auto Menu
This feature allows you to cook most of your favourite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels . The oven does it all automatically .
3. Press
After the burst of steam is detected by the SENSOR, the remaining cooking time appears in the display and begins to count down .Do not open the door until the remaining cooking time appears in the display window .During cooking, the oven will beep and scroll “STIR” or “REARRANGE” ( - 5, 7, 9) or “TURN OVER” or “REARRANGE” (8) to signal that the food needs to be stired or rearranged or turned .
More/Less padPreferences for food doneness vary with each individual . After having used Sensor Cook a few times, you may decide you would prefer your food cooked to a different doneness . By using the More/Less pads, the programs can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time .Press More/Less pads after selecting category and before pressing Start pad .   tap  = More  2 taps = Less  3 taps = Original setting
1. Press
2. Select Menu
Category and “PRESS START” appears in the display window .
For best results, follow these recommendations: .The Sensor Cook works by detecting the amount of steam generated by the food being   cooked . From the generated steam, the oven then calculates the remaining cooking time .2 .When an Auto Program has been selected, the category will appear in the display window .3 .The door should not be opened before the time appears in the display window .4 .When cooking time is longer than 60 minutes, the time will appear in hours and minutes .5 .Do not use plastic dishes as a secure seal cannot be achieved and inaccurate results may occur .6 .If the oven has been previously used on CONVECTION, COMBINATION or GRILL, and it is too hot to be   used on a Sensor Program, a “HOT” will appear in the display window . The cooling fan will operate to cool   the oven rapidly . After the “HOT” disappears, the program may be used . If you are in a hurry, cook food   manually i .e . select Micro Power Level and cooking time yourself .
Use of Accessory:
Ceramic Tray
Sensor Cook (Auto Menu 1 - 9) 
						

							
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Operation & Hints

1. FROZEN REHEAT (200 g - 1.2 kg)
 Suitable for reheating pre-cooked soups, stews, casseroles, roast dinners, pasta dishes (except 
lasagne) and rice dishes from a frozen temperature  .
 This setting is not suitable for reheating frozen bread or pastry products, raw or uncooked foods 
or beverages  .
 Remove convenience foods from foil or plastic 
packaging and place in an appropriate sized dish .
 Cover dish with plastic wrap or a lid that does not 
snap seal .
 When a beep is heard during cooking, the oven will prompt you to “STIR” or “REARRANGE” the 
foods  . At the end of the cooking time, stir and let 
stand for 3-5 minutes  .
2. VEGETABLES (125 g - 1.0 kg)
 Place in a suitably sized dish and cover with 
plastic wrap or a fitting lid that does not snap seal .
 Larger vegetables should be placed in a single 
layer in a shallow dish .
 Add   tablespoon to /4 cup of water if vegetables appear slightly dehydrated or a softer texture is 
desired .
 Do not add salt before cooking . When a beep is heard during cooking, the oven will prompt you to “STIR” or “REARRANGE” the 
foods  .
 At the completion of cooking, stir larger quantities 
and allow to stand for 2 to 3 minutes  .
3. ROOT VEGETABLES (125 g - 1.0 kg)
 Vegetables should be trimmed, prepared and cut 
into even sized pieces  .
 Add  tablespoon to /4 cup of water if vegetables appear slightly dehydrated or a softer texture is 
desired .
 Place in a suitably sized dish and cover dish with 
plastic wrap or a fitting lid that does not snap seal .
 If desired, butter, herbs, etc .  may be added but do 
not add salt until the completion of cooking .
  When a beep is heard during cooking, the oven 
will prompt you to “STIR” or “REARRANGE” the 
foods  .
4. FROZEN VEGETABLES (125 g - 1.0 kg)
 See above 2 and 3 .
5. FRUIT (125 g - 2.0 kg)
 The addition of water and sugar is optional as 
most fruit will yield juice as it cooks  .
 If liquid is required to produce a softer result, add approximately /4 cup per 250 g . A sugar syrup may be made by combining /4 cup of caster sugar with /2 cup of water and cooking 
on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once to dissolve  .
 Place prepared fruit to be cooked in an appropriately sized dish with water or syrup if desired and cover with plastic wrap or a fitting lid that does not snap 
seal .
 When a beep is heard during cooking, the oven 
will prompt you to “STIR” the foods  .
6. RICE (1/2 cup - 3 cups)
 Use a larger sized dish to prevent rice from 
boiling over  .
 Use cold water at a ratio of:  /2 cup rice /   cup water 
   cup rice /  /2 cups water 
  2 cup rice / 3 cups water
 Cover with plastic wrap or a fitting lid that does 
not snap seal .
 When a beep, the cooking time appears in the 
display window  . Stir and remove plastic wrap or lid .
  At the completion of cooking, allow 5-0 minutes 
standing time  .
7. PASTA (125 g - 500 g)
 Suitable for cooking dried pasta . Place pasta and water in a large size dish to 
prevent from boiling over  .
 Use boiling water at the ratio of, 25 g pasta / 3 cups water 250 g pasta / 4 cups water 375 g pasta / 6 cups water 400 g pasta / 7 cups water 500 g pasta / 8 cups water  add   teaspoon of oil, if desired, before cooking 
to prevent the pasta from sticking together .
  Cover with plastic wrap or a fitting lid that does 
not snap seal .
 When a beep is heard and the cooking time 
appears in the display  . Stir and remove the cover  .
 Stand for 5-0 minutes at the completion of 
cooking time  .
8. FISH (250 g - 1.0 kg)
 Suitable for cooking whole fish, fish fillets and 
cutlets  .
 Select fish suitable for microwave cooking and 
place skin side down in a shallow dish .
 Overlap thin ends of fillets to prevent overcooking  .
 Cover dish with plastic wrap or a fitting lid . When a beep is heard during cooking, the oven will prompt you to “TURN OVER” or 
“REARRANGE” the foods  .
 Allow larger quantities of fish to stand for 3 to 5 
minutes at the completion of cooking .
 For dense pieces of fish, slightly extra cooking time should be allowed by pressing More/Less 
pad .
9. CASSEROLE (500 g - 2.5 kg)
 Select less tender cuts of meat as these will 
produce the best results  .
 Cut meat and vegetables into even sized pieces  . Place into a suitably sized dish (approx .  3/4 full) . Add approximately /2 to   cup of stock or soup 
per 500 g meat .
  Ensure that a casserole dish with a lid is used . DO NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP, as the heater 
could melt the wrap  .
 When a beep is heard during cooking, the oven 
will prompt you to “STIR” the foods  .
 Stand for  0 minutes at the completion of cooking 
time  .
To Cook by Auto Menu
Sensor Cook (Auto Menu 1 - 9) continuance 
						

							
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Operation & Hints

To Cook by  Auto Menu
2. Select Menu
Select category 10 - 18.(see page 27 - 28.)
3. Set Weight
Weight can be entered in 0.1 kg intervals.
4. Press
Cooking time appears in the display window and begins to count down.
During cooking, the oven will beep and scroll “TURN OVER” (10, 11, 13, 17) or “TURN OVER / ADD VEGETABLES” (12, 14, 18) or “ADD VEGETABLES” (16) to signal that the food needs to be turned or vegetables added.
This feature allows you to cook most of your favourite foods on combination by setting the weight.
NOTE:1.  These settings are cooked by Combination (Convection and Microwave).2.  When the weight has been entered, the cooking times will be determined.3.  When using settings 12, 14, 16 and 18, enter the weight of the meat only.If potatoes are not sufficiently crispened at the completion of cooking, remove roast from oven and leave potatoes on Low Rack. Program Grill 1 for 10 minutes.4.  Roasts weighing above or below the recommended weights should be cooked by manual combination (see page 21).
Use of Accessory:
1. Press
Weight Cook (Auto Menu 10 - 18):
Ceramic Tray
Low Rack 
						

							
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Operation & Hints

15. PORK (0.7 - 3.0 kg)
 Select roasts that are uniform in shape, if not, tie 
roasts with string, to aid with even cooking .
 Place the pork crackling side up on Low Rack with a shallow dish (less than 2 cm high) 
underneath to collect drips  .
 For crispy crackling, score rind, brush with oil and 
sprinkle with salt .
 There is no need to turn the pork during the 
cooking time  .
 At the completion of cooking time, wrap the pork in aluminium foil and allow to stand for 
0-5 minutes before carving .
16. PORK AND BAKED 
      VEGETABLES  
      (0.7 - 3.0 kg (meat only))
  Select roasts that are uniform in shape, as this 
will produce the most evenly cooked result .
 Place crackling side up on Low Rack with a large shallow dish (less than 2 cm high) underneath to 
collect the drips  .
 For crispy crackling, score rind, brush with oil and 
sprinkle with salt .
 Prepare vegetables and cut into even sized 
pieces  .
 For roasts weighing more over   .2 kg, place 
potatoes around the outside of the rack .  Brush 
with melted butter or oil .  Add softer vegetables 
such as pumpkin and sweet potato after /3 of the 
cooking .
  There in no need to turn the meat or vegetables 
during the cook time  . Potatoes may require 
additional basting halfway through cooking time  .
17. CHICKEN (0.7 - 3.0 kg)
 To keep chicken  in shape during cooking, truss 
or tie the legs of the bird together  .
 Place the chicken breast side down on Low Rack, with a shallow dish (less than 2 cm high) 
underneath to collect the drips  .
 If desired, brush the chicken with oil or melted 
butter and sprinkle with herbs  .
 At the completion of cooking, wrap the chicken  in aluminium foil and allow to stand for  
0-5 minutes before carving .
  The oven will beep and scroll “TURN” when /2 of 
the cooking time is complete  .
10. BEEF RARE / 
11. BEEF MEDIUM   
(0.7 - 3.0 kg)
 Select roasts that are even in shape, if not, tie 
roasts with string to aid with even cooking .
 Place the beef fat side down on Low Rack, with a shallow dish (less than 2 cm high) underneath to 
collect drips  .
 Turn the beef approximately halfway through 
cooking time  .
 At the completion of cooking, wrap in aluminium foil 
and allow to stand for  0- 5 minutes before carving  .
12. BEEF MEDIUM AND BAKED 
      VEGETABLES 
      (0.7 - 3.0 kg (meat only))
 Select roasts that are even in shape, if not, tie 
roasts with string, to aid in even cooking .
 Place beef fat side up on Low Rack with a shallow dish (less than 2 cm high) underneath to 
collect the drips  .
 Cut vegetables into even sized pieces  . For roasts weighing more than   . kg, position 
potatoes around the outside of the rack .  Brush 
with melted butter or oil .  
 The oven will beep and scroll “TURN OVER/ ADD VEGETABLES” when /3 of the cooking time 
is complete  .
  ADD softer vegetables such as pumpkin and 
sweet potato, and turn the meat .
 At the completion of the cooking time, wrap the beef in aluminium foil and allow to stand for  
0-5 minutes before carving .
13. LAMB (0.7 - 3.0 kg)
  Place the lamb fat side down on Low Rack . 
with a shallow dish underneath to collect drips  .
 Turn the lamb over approximately halfway through 
cooking time  .
 At the completion of the cooking time, wrap the meat in aluminium foil and allow to stand for  
0-5 minutes before carving .
  Boneless roasts may require an additional  
5-0 minutes cooking time on Micro Power 
MEDIUM .
14. LAMB AND BAKED VEGETABLES  
     (0.7 - 3.0 kg (meat only))
  Place lamb fat side down on Low Rack with a 
shallow dish underneath to collect the drips  .
 Cut vegetables into even sized pieces  . For roasts weighing more than   .4 kg place 
potatoes around the outside of the rack .  Brush 
with melted butter or oil .  
 The oven will beep and scroll “TURN OVER/ ADD VEGETABLES” when /3 of the cooking time 
is complete  .
  ADD softer vegetables such as pumpkin and 
sweet potato, and turn the meat .
 At the completion of the cooking time, wrap the lamb in aluminium foil and allow to stand for  
0 minutes before carving . (continued on the following page
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To Cook by  Auto Menu
Weight Cook (Auto Menu 10 - 18): continuance 
						

							
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Operation & Hints

To Cook by  Auto Menu
19. CAKE / SLICE
•  This setting is designed for cooking single layer   slices and light cakes which are cooked at   a moderate temperature .•  Metal cookware may be used . Position dish to be   cooked on the Low Rack, placed on Ceramic Tray . •  Preheating is not required .• Recipes can be found in Cookbook section .
20. CAKE / DESSERT
•  This setting is designed for cooking layered   slices and heavier cakes such as Banana which   are cooked at a moderate temperature . It is also   suitable for cooking desserts such as apple pie   and self saucing puddings .•  Metal cookware may be used . Position the dish to   be cooked on Low Rack, placed on Ceramic Tray .•  Preheating is not required .
• Recipes can be found in Cookbook section .
18. CHICKEN AND BAKED VEGETABLES (0.7 - 3.0 kg (meat only))
•   To keep poultry in shape during cooking , truss or tie the legs of the bird together . Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with herbs if desired .•   Place the chicken breast side down on the Low Rack with a shallow dish (less than 2 cm high) underneath to collect the drips .•   Prepare the vegetables into even sized pieces .•   For chicken weighing  . kg or less, place all vegetables around the outside of the rack . Brush with melted butter or oil .•   For chickens weighing more than  .kg, place potatoes around the outside of the rack . Brush with melted butter or oil .•   At the completion of the cooking time, wrap the chicken in aluminium foil and allow to stand for 0-5 minutes before carving .•   The oven will beep and scroll “TURN OVER/ADD VEGETABLES” when /3 of the cooking time is complete .  ADD softer vegetables such as pumpkin and sweet potato, and turn the chicken .
Auto Cook (Auto menu 19, 20):
Weight Cook (Auto menu 10 - 18): continuance
Use of Accessory:
Ceramic Tray
Low Rack
Select Menu 9 or 20 .press . Time appears in the display and  begins to count down .
press .