Panasonic Microwave Oven Nn Cs597s Operating Instructions

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               Microwave Auto Menu Feature                (continued)
MenuServing Display
More/LessAccessories
Hints
Lb KG Glass Tray Metal Pan
Bacon4 Slices 4 Slices
+10%/-10% No NoPlace slices of bacon on top of paper-towel-
lined microwave safe dish. Cover with paper 
towel. Time may vary by brand and weight. If 
bacon is not cooked to your liking, continue to 
heat by manually adding more time. Please 
rotate the plate after two-beep signal sounds. 6 Slices 6 Slices
10 Slices 10 Slices
12 Slices 12 Slices
Shrimp
(with 
Steam)4 oz 110 g
+10%/-10% No NoAlways fill the water tank before cooking. If 
the water tank is empty during cooking, the 
cooking will stop, the display window shows 
CHECK WATER LEVEL, please refill water 
tank then press Start button. Arrange in a 
single layer in a microwave safe container. 
Dont cover with lid of plastic wrap. 8 oz 225 g
Fresh 
Vegetables4 oz 110 g
+10%/-10% No NoAll pieces should be the same size. Wash 
thoroughly, add 1 tbsp. of water per 
1/2 cup 
of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented 
plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after 
cooking. 8 oz 225 g
12 oz 340 g
16 oz 450 g
Frozen 
Vegetables6 oz 170 g
+10%/-10% No NoWash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp. of water per 
1/2 cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or 
vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until 
after cooking. (Not suitable for vegetables in 
butter or sauce.)  10 oz 300 g
16 oz 450 g
Potatoes1 pc 1 pc
+10%/-10% No NoPierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing 
around surface. Place potato or potatoes on 
paper-towel-lined Oven Cavity Floor, at least 
1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Do not cover. Let stand 
5 minutes to complete cooking. After two-
beep signal sounds, please turn over. 2 pcs 2 pcs
3 pcs 3 pcs
4 pcs 4 pcs
Frozen 
Entrées8 oz 225 g
+10%/-10% No NoFollow manufacturers directions for 
preparation. After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange. 
Be careful when removing the film cover 
after cooking. Remove facing away from you 
to avoid steam burns. If additional time is 
needed, continue to cook manually. After two-
beep sound, stir and rotate. 10 oz 300 g
20 oz 600 g
32 oz 900 g
Frozen 
Dinner12 oz 340 g
+10%/-10% No NoFollow manufacturers directions for covering 
or removing covers. Do not use frozen foods 
packaged in foil trays. After two-beep sound, 
please stir and rotate. 16 oz 450 g
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Operation:
CAKE:
1.• Rotate Menu/Temperature dial 
clockwise to CAKE.
2.• Rotate Time/Serving/Weight dial 
clockwise to desired cake setting.
3.•  To adjust the cooking time for a 
larger or shorter time if desired. 
•  Press once to choose more. Press 
twice to choose less. 
•  If no need to adjust, skip this step.
4.• Press Start button.
³  The cooking time appears in the 
display window and count down. 
Serving Food
CAKE A Round  Cake
CAKE B Bundt or Tube
CAKE C Loaf Pan - over 50 minutes of cooking
CAKE D L
oaf Pan - less than 50 minutes of cooking
Notes:
1.  This cooking does not require preheating.
2.  Place cooking pan on Metal Pan. Do not place Metal Pan 
directly onto Oven Cavity Floor. Insert Metal Pan directly 
between rails.
3.  During cooking for CAKE C and CAKE D, cooking pan 
needs to be rotated after 2 beeps sound.
4.  CAREFULLY REMOVE Metal Pan during or after cooking.
PIE:
1.
• Rotate Menu/Temperature dial 
clockwise to PIE.
2.• Rotate Time/Serving/Weight dial 
clockwise to desired PIE setting.
3.•  To adjust the cooking time for a 
larger or shorter time if desired. 
•  Press once to choose more. Press 
twice to choose less. 
•  If no need to adjust, skip this step.
4.• Press Start button.
³  The cooking time appears in the 
display window and count down. 
Serving Food Hints
Frozen pie 9 whole pie Double crust pies that are 
frozen. (Weight should not be 
more than 3lbs)  Follow the 
manufacturers directions for 
preparation.
Fresh pie 9 whole pie Double-crust pies with fresh 
fruit fillings. Please refer to 
page 37 for recipe.
Pre-cooked 9 pie It should be stored at 
refrigerator temperature 
(35-40°F). After  cooking 
temperature should be 125°F.
Notes:
1.  This cooking does not require preheating.
2.  Place cooking pan on Metal Pan. Do not place Metal Pan 
directly onto Oven Cavity Floor. Insert Metal Pan directly 
between rails.
3.  CAREFULLY REMOVE Metal Pan during or after cooking.
Bake Auto Menu Feature
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							31 CREAM PUFF:
1.• Rotate Menu/Temperature dial 
clockwise to Cream Puff.
2.• Press Start button.
³ Preheating will start.
•  During preheating, P appears in 
the display window. Do not open the 
door.
•  When preheating is completed, the 
oven will keep beeping and P END 
will appear in the display window, 
until oven door is opened.
•  If the oven door is not opened after 
preheating, the selected temperature 
will be maintained for 30 minutes. 
After 30 minutes, the oven will shut 
off automatically and beep five 
times.
•  After preheating, oven will continue 
to beep.
•  Place food in oven and fill the Water 
Tank.
3.•  To adjust the cooking time for a 
larger or shorter time if desired. 
•  Press once to choose more. Press 
twice to choose less. 
•  If no need to adjust, skip this step.
4.• Press Start button.
³  The cooking time appears in the 
display window and count down. 
Notes:
1. This cooking requires preheating.
2.  Use a non-stick pan lines to cover top of Metal Pan. This is 
used for easy removal of cream puffs.
3.  Do not place Metal Pan directly onto Oven Cavity Floor.
  Insert it directly between rails.
4.  CAREFULLY REMOVE Metal Pan during or after cooking.
5.  Please refer to page 37 for recipe.
DINNER ROLL:
1.
• Rotate Menu/Temperature dial 
clockwise to Dinner Roll.
2.• Press Start button.
³ Preheating will start.
•  During preheating, P appears in 
the display window. Do not open the 
door.
•  When preheating is completed, the 
oven will keep beeping and P END 
will appear in the display window, 
until oven door is opened.
•  If the oven door is not opened after 
preheating, the selected temperature 
will be maintained for 30 minutes. 
After 30 minutes, the oven will shut 
off automatically and beep five 
times.
•  After preheating, oven will continue 
to beep.
•  Place food in oven.
3.•  To adjust the cooking time for a 
larger or shorter time if desired. 
•  Press once to choose more. Press 
twice to choose less. 
•  If no need to adjust, skip this step.
4.• Press Start button.
³  The cooking time appears in the 
display window and count down. 
5.•  During cooking after 2 beeps sound, 
rotate Metal Pan.
6.• Press Start button.
³ Cooking will continue.
Notes:
1.  This cooking requires preheating.
2.  Manufacturers directions for preparation.
3.  Do not place Metal Pan directly onto  Oven Cavity Floor.
  Insert it directly between rails.
4.  CAREFULLY REMOVE Metal Pan during or after cooking.
                       Bake Auto Menu Feature                  (continued)
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							32 FRENCH BREAD:
1.• Rotate Menu/Temperature Dial 
clockwise to French Bread.
2.• Press Start button.
³ Preheating will start.
•  During preheating, P appears in 
the display window. Do not open the 
door.
•  When preheating is completed, the 
oven will keep beeping and P END 
will appear in the display window, 
until oven door is opened.
•  If the oven door is not opened after 
preheating, the selected temperature 
will be maintained for 30 minutes. 
After 30 minutes, the oven will shut 
off automatically and beep five 
times.
•  After preheating, oven will continue 
to beep.
•  Place food in oven and fill the Water 
Tank.
3.•  To adjust the cooking time for a 
larger or shorter time if desired. 
•  Press once to choose more. Press 
twice to choose less. 
•  If no need to adjust, skip this step.
4.• Press Start button.
³  The cooking time appears in the 
display window and count down. 
5.•  During cooking after 2 beeps sound, 
rotate Metal Pan.
6.• Press Start button.
³  Cooking will continue.Notes:
1.  This cooking requires preheating.
2.  Follow manufacturers directions for preparation.
3.  Do not place Metal Pan directly onto  Oven Cavity Floor. 
Insert Metal Pan directly between rails.
4.  CAREFULLY REMOVE Metal Pan during or after cooking 
to avoid dropping Metal Pan.
5.  If the water tank is empty, the cooking will continue.
6.  The maximum length of French Bread dough should be 
4 inch shorter than the length of the Metal Pan to get the 
best baking result. Place the dough on the Metal Pan 2 inch 
apart from the pan edge.
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                       Bake Auto Menu Feature                  (continued)
Bake Auto Menu Chart:
Menu Serving More/Less PreheatAccessories
Hints
Glass Tray Metal Pan
CakeCake A
+10%/-10% NoNo YesUse this menu for a 8 or 9 inch round pan 
cooking. Follow cake mix manufacturers 
cooking instruction for preparation.
Cake B No YesUse this menu for a bundt or a tube pan 
cooking. Follow cake mix manufacturers 
cooking instruction for preparation.
Cake C No YesUse this menu for a loaf pan for 50 
minutes of baking or longer. Rotate loaf 
pan when 2 beeps sound.
Cake D No YesUse this menu for a loaf pan for less than 
50 minutes of baking. Rotate loaf pan(s) 
when 2 beeps sound.
PieFrozen Pie
+10%/-10% NoNo YesUse a 9 inch round pie. Follow 
pie manufacturers instructions for 
preparation.
Fresh Pie No Yes For recipe, refer to 
page 37.
Pre-Cooked No YesFollow pie manufacturers’ instructions for 
preparation.
Cream Puff
(with Steam)Cream Puff +10%/-10% Yes NoNo
(preheating)
This menu uses Steam function. Fill 
Water Tank. For recipe, refer to 
page 37.
Ye s
(cooking)
Dinner RollDinner Roll +10%/-10% Yes NoNo
(preheating)Follow packaged bread dough 
manufacturers instructions for 
preparation. Ye s
(cooking)
French Bread
(with Steam)French Bread +10%/-10% Yes NoNo
(preheating)This menu uses Steam function. Fill 
Water Tank. Follow packaged bread 
dough manufacturers instructions for 
preparation. Ye s
(cooking)
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Combination Auto Menu Feature
Operation:
BEEF MEDIUM, POT ROAST, PORK ROAST:
1.
• Rotate Menu/Temperature dial 
clockwise to select the desired 
menu.
2.• Rotate Time/Serving/Weight dial to 
set weight.
3.•  To adjust the cooking time for a 
larger or shorter time if desired. 
•  Press once to choose more. Press 
twice to choose less. 
•  If no need to adjust, skip this step.
4.• Press Start button.
³  Cooking will start.
5.•  During cooking after 2 beeps sound, 
turn meat over.
6.• Press Start button.
³  Cooking will continue.
Notes:
1.  Place meat, fat side down, on a cooking container. After 2 
beeps sound, turn meat over.
2.  Use caution when moving the cooking container during and 
after cooking.
3.  When selecting weight of POT ROAST appeared in the 
Display Window, the weight is of meat only, not including 
other ingredients. See POT ROAST recipe on page 37.
WHOLE CHICKEN:
1.
• Rotate Menu/Temperature dial 
clockwise to select the desired 
menu.
2.• Rotate Time/Serving/Weight dial to 
set weight.
3.Place food in oven and fill the water 
tank.
4.•  To adjust the cooking time for a 
larger or shorter time if desired. 
•  Press once to choose more. Press 
twice to choose less. 
•  If no need to adjust, skip this step.
5.• Press Start button.
³ Cooking will start.
6.•  During cooking after 2 beeps sound, 
turn meat over.
7.• Press Start button.
³ Cooking will continue.
Notes:
1.  Place WHOLE CHICKEN, breast side down, on a cooking 
container. After 2 beeps sound, turn over.
2.  Use caution when moving the cooking container during and 
after cooking.
3.  Please refer to Illustration 1 on page 36 for cooking 
container and food placement.
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             Combination Auto Menu Feature              (continued)
MEAT LOAF:
1.
• Rotate Menu/Temperature dial 
clockwise to select the desired 
menu.
2.• Rotate Time/Serving/Weight dial 
clockwise to desired weight.
 Note: There is only one set weight 
for MEAT LOAF.
3.•  To adjust the cooking time for a 
larger or shorter time if desired. 
•  Press once to choose more. Press 
twice to choose less. 
•  If no need to adjust, skip this step.
4.• Press Start button.
³  Cooking will start.
5.•  During cooking after 2 beeps sound, 
rotate.
6.• Press Start button.
³  Cooking will continue.
No te:
After 2 beeps sound, rotate the loaf pan 180 degrees.
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Combination Auto Menu Feature
Combination Auto Menu Chart:
MenuServing
More/Less PreheatAccessories
Hints
Lb KG Glass Tray Metal Pan
Beef Medium2.0-4.0 1.0-2.0 ±10% No No NoFor recommended cooking container, refer 
to the Illustration 1 on the bottom of this 
page. After 2 beeps sound, turn over.
Pot Roast2.0-4.0 1.0-2.0 ±10% No No NoUse cooking container with lid 4 qt or 
larger. After 2 beeps sound, turn over. For 
recipe, please refer to page 37. 
Pork Roast1.0-4.0 0.5-2.0 ±10% No No NoFor recommended cooking container, refer 
to the Illustration 1 on the bottom of this 
page. After 2 beeps sound, turn over.
Whole Chicken
(with Steam)2.0-5.0 1.0-2.5 ±10% No No NoFor recommended cooking container, refer 
to the Illustration 1 on the bottom of this 
page. After 2 beeps sound, turn over.
Meat Loaf1.5 0.7 ±10% No No NoUse only glass, ceramic, or silicon 
container. Do not use any metal cooking 
pan. After 2 beeps sound, rotate cooking 
pan. For recipe, please refer to page 37.
* Do not use any other cooking pan unless specified. Do not use Metal Pan.
Illustration 1 (Example: Whole Chicken)
or•  Use only glass, ceramic, or silicon cooking pan.
•  Use a cooking pan size 8 x 8 or larger.
•  Place a microwave-safe dish up-side down on bottom of cooking pan.
•  Place cooking pan directly onto Oven Cavity Floor.
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Auto Menu Recipe
PIE (FRESH)
Ingredients:
2 cup (500 ml) flour
1 tsp (5 ml)  salt
2/3 cup (150 ml)  shortening
5-7 tbsp (75-100 ml)  cold water
2 lb (1 kg)  fresh baking apples
1 tbsp (15 ml)  lemon juice
3/4 cup (175 ml)  sugar
2 tbsp (25 ml) flour
1 tsp (5 ml)  cinnamon
1/8 tsp (0.5 ml)  nutmeg1/8 tsp (0.5 ml)  salt
Method:
Pie Crust:
In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening 
until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water, a 
tablespoon at a time, stirring lightly with fork. Gather dough into 
a ball. Roll dough 
1/8 (0.5 cm) thick. Roll out half of pastry and 
line 9 (23 cm) pie plate. Roll out top crust, set aside. 
Filling:
Peel, core, and slice each apple into sixteenths; toss with 
lemon juice. In a small bowl combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, 
nutmeg, and salt; add apples and toss until well coated. Place 
in lined pie plate. Dot with butter. Fit top crust and flute edges; 
cut 4 vent holes in top crust. Place pie plate on Metal Pan and 
place in oven between rails. Allow to cool after cooking.
POT ROAST
Ingredients:
21/2-3 lb (1.25-1.5 kg)  short rib or blade foiled roast
3 onions, quartered
2 carrots
2  celery stalks, cut into pieces
1 cup (250 ml)  turnip, cubed
1 (19 oz) (540 ml)   can of tomatoes
1 garlic clove
1 tsp (5 ml)  basil
1/2 tsp (2 ml)  salt
Method:
Put meat with vegetables and seasonings in a casserole. Fat 
side down. Cover with lid.
CREAM PUFF
Ingredients:
71/2 tbsp (100 g)  butter or margarine3/4 cup (150 g) water2/3 cup (100 g)  unbleached organic white flour
4 (190 g) eggs
Method:
Bring butter and water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir with 
wooden spoon until butter has melted. Add the flour in pan 
and stir continuously. Keep stirring until the mixture appears 
transparent. Remove the pan from the heat. Gradually add 
beaten eggs and mix well. Lay a sheet of kitchen parchment 
paper onto Metal Pan. Place mixture into pastry bag with all air 
removed. Squeeze out the mixture into 1
1/2 (4 cm) in diameter.
MEAT LOAF
Ingredients:
11/2 lb (750 g) ground beef
1 egg
1 cup  milk
1/2 cup  plain bread crumbs1/4 cup  celery (finely chopped)
1 (100 g) onion (finely chopped)
1 tbsp  ketchup
1/2 tsp  salt1/4 tsp  pepper
Method:
Combine in one bowl ground beef, egg, milk, celery, and onion. 
In another bowl, combine bread crumbs, ketchup, salt, and 
pepper. Then combine second mixture with the first mixture 
and mix well together. Pack mixture into a loaf pan and smooth 
out top.
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To Set Cleaning Function
Cleaning
This feature is used to assist in the removal of fat/grease by 
softening it. (30 minutes is required)
1.• Rotate Menu/Temperature dial 
clockwise to Cleaning.
2.• Please fill the Water Tank.
3.• Press Start button.
³  Cleaning will start.
Notes:
1.  Fill the Water Tank before using.
2.  The indicator light will be on during operation.
3.  After cleaning, open the door and wipe the oven cavity with 
a dry cloth.
Cleaning of Evaporation Tray
This feature is used when the Evaporation Tray has sediment, 
and takes 30 minutes.
Preparing the cleaner: Dilute 
3/4 tsp (2 g) citric acid into 4 tsp 
(20 ml) water, then pour into the Evaporation Tray.
1.• Rotate Menu/Temperature dial 
clockwise to Cleaning of Evaporation 
Tray.
2.• Press Start button.
³  Cleaning will start.
Notes:
1.  The indicator light will be off during operation.
2.  After cleaning, open the door and clean the Ceramic Cover 
with water.
3.  Dry off the remaining liquid in the Evaporation Tray with a 
paper towel.
4.  Lemon juice can be used instead of citric acid.
Auto Cleaning Feature
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