Panasonic Microwave Convection Oven Nn Cd989s Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
Microwave / Convection Oven
Model No. NN-CD989S
For domestic use only 
						

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The serial number of this product may be found on 
the right side of the oven door opening. You should 
note the model number and the serial number of 
this oven in the space provided and retain this 
book as a permanent record of your purchase for 
future reference.Model No. 
Serial No. 
Date of Purchase 
EXAMINE YOUR  OVEN
Unpack oven, remove all packing material.
Examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door.
Check that none of the accessories are missing, by following the list below.
Roller Ring
Place the Roller Ring 
correctly on the oven floor.
Ceramic Tray
Place the Ceramic Tray 
exactly on Roller Ring. 
Alway use Roller Ring and 
Ceramic Tray in proper 
position.
Oven Rack
Oven Rack should be used 
for Bake and Broil cooking.
Operating Instructions
Part number : A00037V20AP
Cookbook
Part number : A000B7V20AP
Notify dealer immediately if oven is damaged. DO NOT install if oven is damaged.
Part number : J290D7M70AH Part number : A060V4X02AP
Part number : A06014X70QP 
						

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CONTENTS
Before Operation
Operation & Hints
Maintenance
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................5-6
Installation and Grounding Instructions ............................................... 7
Practical Hints ....................................................................8-9
Feature Diagram .................................................................. 10
Cooking Modes : Heating Source ..................................................... 10
Control Panel..................................................................... 11
Let’s Start to Use Your Oven! ....................................................... 12
To Set Clock...................................................................... 13
To Defrost  Micro Power and Time Setting............................................. 14
  Using Inverter Turbo Defrost Button ........................................ 19
To Reheat   Micro Power and Time Setting............................................. 14
  To Use Sensor Reheat /Sensor Cooking...................................20-21
To Cook  Micro Power and Time Setting............................................. 14
  To Cook on Convection Bake ............................................. 15
  To Cook on Convection Broil.............................................. 16
  To Cook on Combination................................................. 17
  To Use Popcorn Button .................................................. 18
  To Use Sensor Reheat /Sensor Cooking...................................20-21
  Using Auto Convection (Weight cook by combination) .......................... 22
  Using Auto Convection (Auto cook by Convection Bake) ........................ 23
To Use Quick Min Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
To Use Child Safety Lock............................................................ 13
To Use Keep Warm Button........................................................... 18
To Use Timer Function.............................................................. 24
Quick Guide to Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
Before Requesting Service .......................................................... 25
Care of Your Microwave Oven ........................................................ 26
Customer Services Directory......................................................... 28
Technical Specifications............................................................. 30
Maintenance
Operation & Hints 
						

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PRECAUTIONS 
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE 
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 
(a) DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can 
result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper 
with the safety interlocks. Under normal conditions, the oven will not operate with the door 
open.
(b) DO NOT place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or 
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door 
close properly and that there is no damage to the: 
(1) door (bent) 
(2)  hinges and latches (broken or loosened) 
(3)  door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d)  The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service 
personnel.
Microwave Oven Safety
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and 
obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential hazards that can kill or  
hurt you and others. 
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”, 
“WARNING” or “CAUTION”. These words mean:
    DANGER  You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow 
instructions.
    WARNING   You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. 
    CAUTION  You can be exposed to a potentially hazardous situation which,  
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, 
and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. 
						

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Your microwave oven is a cooking device and you 
should use as much care as you use with a stove or 
any other cooking device. When using this electric 
appliance, basic safety precautions should be 
followed, including the following:
    WARNING     — To reduce the risk of 
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or 
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1.  Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2.  Read and follow “PRECAUTIONS TO  AVOID 
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE 
MICROWAVE ENERGY”, found on page 4.
3.  This appliance must be grounded. Connect only 
to a properly grounded outlet. See “Grounding 
Instructions” found on page 7.
4.  Install or locate this appliance only in accordance 
with the provided installation instructions found 
on page 7.
5. DO NOT cover or block any openings on this 
appliance.
6. DO NOT store or use this appliance outdoors. 
DO NOT use this product near water — 
for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet 
basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
7.  Use this appliance only for its intended use as 
described in this manual. DO NOT use corrosive 
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type 
of oven is specifically designed to heat, or cook 
food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory 
use. 
The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or 
cleaning will damage the appliance and may 
result radiation leaks.
8.  When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that 
come together on closing the door, use only mild, 
non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a 
sponge or soft cloth.
9. DO NOT allow children to use this appliance, 
unless closely supervised by an adult.  
DO NOT assume that because a child has 
mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook 
everything.
10. DO NOT operate this appliance if it has a 
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working 
properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
11. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.
12. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
13. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or 
counter.
14. This appliance should be serviced only by 
qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest 
authorized service facility for examination, repair 
or adjustment.
15. Some products such as whole eggs with or 
without shell, narrow neck bottles and sealed 
containers — for example, closed glass jars — may 
explode and should not be heated in this oven.16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
(a) DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend 
appliance if paper, plastic, or other 
combustible materials are placed inside the 
oven to facilitate cooking.
(b)  Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic 
bags before placing bag in oven.
(c) If materials inside the oven ignites, keep 
oven door closed, turn oven off, and 
disconnect the power cord, or shut off 
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
(d) DO NOT use the cavity for storage 
purposes. 
DO NOT leave paper products, cooking 
utensils, or food in the cavity when not in 
use.
17. To avoid the possible risk of a burn, the 
appliance must not be used in areas such as 
island-type countertops where the rear surfaces 
would be exposed to user contact and the 
appliance must be placed more than 3 feet 
(92 cm) above the floor.
18. Superheated Liquids, such as water, coffee, or 
tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling 
point without showing evidence (or signs) of 
boiling. Visible bubbling is not always present 
when the container is removed from the 
microwave oven.  
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS 
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE 
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR UTENSIL IS 
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.  
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
(a) STIR THE LIQUID BOTH BEFORE AND 
HALFWAY THROUGH HEATING IT.
(b) DO NOT heat water and oil, or fats together. 
The film of oil will trap steam, and may 
cause a violent eruption.
(c) DO NOT use straight-sided containers with 
narrow necks.
(d)  After heating, allow the container to stand in 
the microwave oven for a short time before 
removing the container.
19. DO NOT cook directly on the turntable. It can 
crack, cause injury or damage to the oven.
20. DO NOT clean with metal scouring buttons.  
Pieces can break off the button and touch 
electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.
 IMPORTANT SAFET Y INSTRUCTIONS 
						

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 IMPORTANT SAFET Y INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
    WARNING     
General Use1. DO NOT tamper with or make any adjustments or 
repairs to the door, control panel frame, safety 
interlock switches or any other part of the oven.
 
DO NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs 
should only be done by qualified service person.
2. DO NOT use the microwave function when the 
oven is empty. The microwave energy will reflect 
continuously throughout the oven, if food or water 
is not present to absorb energy. This could 
damage the oven and result in the danger of a 
fire.
3. DO NOT dry clothes, newspapers or other 
materials in the oven. They may catch on fire.
4. DO NOT use recycled paper products unless the 
paper product is labeled as safe for microwave 
oven use. Recycled paper products may contain 
impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires 
when used.
5. DO NOT use newspapers or paper bags for 
cooking. Fire can result.
6. DO NOT hit or strike the control panel. Damage 
to the controls may occur. Fire can result.
7. DO NOT store flammable materials next to, on 
top of, or in the oven. These could be fire 
hazards.
8. POT HOLDERS may be needed when handling 
dishes. Heat is transferred from the hot food to 
the cooking container and from the cooking 
container to Ceramic Tray. Ceramic Tray can be 
very hot after removing cooking container from 
oven.
9.  Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils 
should not be inserted in a microwave oven as 
that may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
10. Before using the BAKE, COMBINATION or 
BROIL functions for the first time, operate the 
oven without food on BROIL for 20 minutes. This 
will allow the oil that is used for rust protection to 
be burned off.
11. Door and exterior will get hot during BAKE, 
COMBINATION and BROIL. Handle door with 
care.
12. Use extreme caution when removing oven 
accessories, cooking containers from oven, or 
disposing of food by products such as hot grease.
Ceramic Tray1. DO NOT operate the oven without the Roller 
Ring and the Ceramic Tray in place.
2. DO NOT operate the oven without the Ceramic 
Tray fully engaged on the drive hub. Improper 
cooking or damage to the oven could result. 
Verify that the Ceramic Tray is properly engaged 
and rotating by observing its rotation when you 
press Start.  
NOTE:  
The Ceramic Tray can turn in either direction.
3.  Use only the Ceramic Tray specifically designed 
for this oven. 
DO NOT substitute any other ceramic tray.
4.  If the Ceramic Tray is hot, allow to cool before 
cleaning or placing in water.
5. DO NOT cook directly on the Ceramic Tray. 
Always place food in a microwave safe dish, or 
on a oven rack in a microwave safe dish.
6.  If food or utensils on the Ceramic Tray touch oven 
walls, causing the tray to stop moving, the tray 
will automatically rotate in the opposite direction.
Roller Ring1.  The Roller Ring and oven floor should be cleaned 
frequently to prevent excessive noise.
2.  Always replace the Roller Ring and the Ceramic 
Tray in their proper positions.
3.  The Roller Ring must always be used for cooking 
along with the Ceramic Tray.
SAVE THESE  INSTRUCTIONS
For proper use of your oven read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions. 
						

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 Installation & Grounding Instructions
Examine Your  OvenUnpack oven, remove all packing material and 
examine the oven for any damage such as dents, 
broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notify 
dealer immediately if oven is damaged. 
DO NOT install if oven is damaged.
Placement of Oven1.  The oven must be placed on a flat, stable 
surface. Place the front surface of the door three 
inches or more from the counter top edge to 
avoid accidental tipping of the microwave oven 
during normal use. For proper operation, the 
oven must have sufficient air flow. Allow 3-inches 
(7.5 cm) of space on both sides of the oven and 
6-inches (15 cm) of space on top of the oven.
(a) DO NOT block air vents. If they are blocked 
during operation, the oven may be overheated 
and damaged.
(b) DO NOT place oven near a hot, damp surface 
such as a gas or electric range, or 
dishwasher.
(c) DO NOT operate oven when room humidity is 
excessive.
2.  This oven is manufactured for household use 
only. It is not approved or tested for mobile 
vehicle, marine, or commercial use.
3.  This oven may be built into a wall cabinet, if 
desired, by using the proper trim kit, which may 
be purchased from a local dealer. 
Follow all installation instructions packed with kit. 
(Trim Kit Model No.  see page 30)
CAUTION:
In the built-in application, air from the top of 
the trim kit's exhaust duct is very hot. Heat 
transfer may damage or change the color of 
the kitchen cabinet. Place the oven at least  
4-inches (10 cm) away from the kitchen cabinet.
Grounding Instructions
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an 
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of 
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the 
electric current. This appliance is equipped with a 
cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. 
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is 
properly installed and grounded.
WARNING—Improper use of the grounding plug 
can result in a risk of electric shock. 
Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the 
grounding instructions are not completely 
understood, or if it is uncertain whether the appliance 
is properly grounded or not. 
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 
three wire extension cord that has a three-prong 
polarized grounding plug, and a three-slot receptacle 
that will accept the plug on the appliance. The 
marked rating of the extension cord should be equal 
to, or greater than, the electrical rating of the 
appliance.
Power Supply1.  A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce 
the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or 
tripping over a longer cord.
2.  Longer cord sets or extension cords are available 
and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
3.  If a long cord or extension cord is used, (1) the 
marked electrical rating of the cord set or 
extension cord should be at least as great as the 
electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the 
extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire 
cord, and (3) the longer cord should be arranged 
so that it will not drape over the countertop or 
tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or 
tripped over accidentally.
Wiring Requirements1.  The oven must be on a SEPARATE CIRCUIT. No 
other appliance should share the circuit with the 
microwave oven. If it does, the branch circuit fuse 
may blow or the circuit breaker may trip, or the 
food may cook slower than recommended in this 
manual.
2.  The VOLTAGE used must be the same as 
specified on this microwave oven (120 V). Using 
a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a 
fire or other accident causing oven damage. 
Using a lower voltage will cause slow cooking. 
Our company is NOT responsible for damage 
resulting from the use of the oven with other than 
specified voltage.
3.  The oven must be plugged into at least a  
20 AMP, 120 VOLT, 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET. 
Where a standard two-prong outlet is 
encountered, it is the personal responsibility and 
obligation of the consumer 
to have it replaced with 
a properly grounded  
three-prong outlet. 
Radio Interference1.  Operation of the microwave oven may cause 
interference to your radio, TV or similar 
equipment.
2.  When there is interference, it may be reduced or 
eliminated by taking the following measures:
a. Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven 
(See Care of Your Microwave Oven found on 
page 26)
b.  Place the radio, TV, etc. away from the 
microwave oven as far as possible.
c.  Use a properly installed antenna to obtain 
stronger signal reception.
Fan Motor OperationAfter using the oven, the fan rotates to cool the 
electric components. This is perfectly normal, and 
you can take out the food from the oven while the fan 
operates. 
						

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Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven
 Practical Hints
IMPORTANT
Proper cooking depends upon the power, the 
time setting and quantity of food. If you use a 
smaller portion than recommended but cook at 
the time for the recommended portion, fire could 
result.
1)  HOME CANNING / DRYING FOODS / SMALL 
QUANTITIES OF FOODS
 DO NOT use your oven for home canning. Your 
oven cannot maintain the food at the proper 
canning temperature. The food may be 
contaminated and then spoil.
 DO NOT use the microwave oven to sterilize 
objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to keep 
the oven at the high temperature needed for 
sterilization.
 DO NOT dry meats, herbs, fruits or vegetables in 
your oven. Small quantities of food or foods with 
low moisture content can dry out, scorch or catch 
on fire if overheated.
2) POPCORN
Popcorn must be popped in a microwave oven 
corn popper. Microwave popcorn which pops in  
its own package is also available. Follow popcorn 
manufacturers’ directions and use a brand 
suitable for the cooking power of your microwave 
oven.
CAUTION:
When using pre-packaged microwave 
popcorn, you can follow recommended 
package instructions or use the Popcorn 
Button (refer to page 18). Otherwise, the 
popcorn may not pop adequately or may  
ignite and cause a fire. Never leave oven 
unattended when popping popcorn. Allow the 
popcorn bag to cool before opening, always 
open the bag away from your face and body to 
prevent steam burns.
3)  DEEP FAT FRYING
 DO NOT deep fat fry in your oven. Cooking oils 
may burst into flames and may cause damage to 
the oven and perhaps result in burns. Microwave 
utensils may not withstand the temperature of the 
hot oil, and can shatter or melt.4)  FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS
  DO NOT COOK/REHEAT WHOLE EGGS, WITH 
OR WITHOUT THE  SHELL. Steam buildup in 
whole eggs may cause them to explode, and 
possibly damage the oven or cause injury. 
Reheating SLICED hard-boiled eggs and cooking 
SCRAMBLED eggs are safe.
  Potatoes, apples, whole squash, chicken wing 
and sausages are examples of foods with non-
porous skins. These types of foods must be 
pierced before microwave cooking to prevent 
them from exploding. 
CAUTION:  
Cooking dry or old potatoes can cause fire.
5)  CERAMIC TRAY / COOKING UTENSILS / FOIL
 Cooking containers get hot during cooking. Use 
potholders when removing containers and 
Ceramic Tray from the oven or when removing 
lids or plastic wrap covers from cooking 
containers, to avoid burns.
 Ceramic Tray will get hot during cooking. It should 
be allowed to cool before handling or before 
placing paper products, such as paper plates, 
napkins or microwave popcorn bags, in the oven 
for microwave cooking.
 During cooking, heat is transferred from the hot 
food to the cooking container and from the 
container to Ceramic Tray. Ceramic Tray can be 
very hot after removing cooking containers from 
oven.
 When using foil, skewers, warming rack or 
utensils made of metal in the oven, allow at least 
1-inch (2.5 cm) of space between metal material 
and interior oven walls. If arcing occurs (sparking) 
remove metal material (skewers etc.) and/or 
transfer to a non-metallic container.
 Dishes with metallic trim should not be used 
during Microwave or Combination cooking, 
arcing may occur.
6)  PAPER TOWELS / CLOTHS
 DO NOT use paper towels or cloths which 
contain a synthetic fiber woven into them. The 
synthetic fiber may cause the towel to ignite. 
Use paper toweling under supervision.
 DO NOT use paper bags or recycled paper 
products in the microwave oven. 
						

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 Practical Hints (continued)
7)  BROWNING DISHES / OVEN COOKING BAGS
 Microwave browning dishes or grills are designed 
for microwave cooking only. Preheating times 
vary depending on the size of the browning dish 
and food being cooked. Always follow instructions 
provided by the browning dish or grill 
manufacturer. DO NOT preheat browning dish 
more than 8 minutes.
 If an oven cooking bag is used for microwave 
cooking, prepare according to package 
directions. DO NOT use wire twist-tie to close 
bag. Instead use nylon tie, a piece of cotton 
string or a strip cut from the open end of the bag. 
Make six 
1⁄2-inch (1.5 cm) slits by closure. Place 
oven cooking bag in a dish slightly larger than the 
food being cooked.
8) THERMOMETERS
 DO NOT use a conventional meat thermometer 
for Microwave or Combination cooking. Arcing 
may occur. DO NOT use a microwave meat 
thermometer for Combination, Convection 
Broil or Convection Bake. It may melt.
9)  BABY FORMULA / FOOD
 DO NOT heat baby formula or food in the 
microwave oven. The glass jar or surface of the 
food may appear warm while the interior can 
burn the infant’s mouth and esophagus.
10) REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS
 When reheating pastry products, check 
temperatures of any fillings before eating. Some 
foods have fillings which heat faster and can be 
extremely hot while the surface remains warm to 
the touch (ex. Jelly Donuts).
11) GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES / OVEN 
DOOR
 DO NOT use the oven for any reason other than 
the preparation of food.
 DO NOT leave oven unattended while in use.
 The oven door and the interior walls will get hot 
during Combination,Convection Bake and 
Convection Broil cooking. 
						

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Ceramic Tray1. DO NOT operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Ceramic Tray in place.
2.  Only use Ceramic Tray specifically designed for this oven. DO NOT substitute any other ceramic tray.
3.  If Ceramic Tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water.
4. DO NOT cook directly on Ceramic Tray unless otherwise indicated. Always place food in a microwave-safe 
dish, or on a rack set in a microwave-safe dish.
5.  Ceramic Tray can rotate in either direction.
6.  If food or utensil on Ceramic Tray touches the oven walls, causing the tray to stop moving, the tray will 
automatically rotate in the opposite direction. This is normal.
Feature Diagram
Cooking Modes:  Heating Source
Microwave Convection Bake
The diagram below shows examples of the accessories. 
Use of these accessories may vary depending on the recipe/dish used. Further information can be found in the 
Cookbook.
Convection BroilCombination
Microwave
Heater
Door Safety Lock System Oven air vent
Roller Ring
1.  Roller Ring and oven floor 
should be cleaned 
frequently to prevent 
excessive noise.
2.  Roller Ring must always be 
used together with Ceramic 
Tray for cooking.Door Release Button
Press to open the door. 
Opening the door during cooking will stop the 
cooking process without cancelling the 
program. Cooking resumes as soon as the door 
is closed and Start Button is pressed. The oven 
light will stay on or turn on whenever the door is 
opened. It is quite safe to open the door at any 
time during a cooking program and there is no 
risk of microwave exposure.
External air vents
Door Safety Lock System
Identification Plate
The oven model number 
and serial number are 
recorded here.
External air vents 
Control Panel:Covered with a 
removable  
protective film to 
prevent scratches 
during shipping. 
Small bubbles may 
appear under this 
film. When this 
happens, remove film 
carefully. (Hint - apply 
masking or clear tape 
to an exposed corner 
and pull gently to 
remove).
See-through Oven 
Window