Panasonic Nn Ct579s Owners Manual

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Combination 2. Grill and Microwave
This Combination mode is suitable for foods
which are normally grilled and for reheating
small savoury items.
Do not use this program with less than 200 g
(7 oz) of food.It is NOT necessary to preheat when using
this Combination modeand food should
always be cooked uncovered.  
The Grill will glow on and off during cooking -
this is normal.
Grill 1 - HIGH
Grill 2 - MEDIUM
Grill 3 - LOW
•  Press Combination pad.
The grill      and convection 
symbols will appear and...

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• Food is always cooked UNCOVERED.
• To turn food just press the door release pad, remove the Metal Tray and Wire Rack, turn the
food, return to the oven, close the door and press START pad. The oven will continue to
countdown the remaining cooking time.
• After Grilling it is important that the Grill accessories are removed for cleaning before reuse
and that the oven walls and floor are wiped with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove
any grease. DO NOT PUT ACCESSORIES IN THE DISHWASHER. Food...

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Containers to use
DO NOT use plastic MICROWAVE containers on Combination programs (unless suitable for
combination cooking). Dishes must be able to withstand the heat of the top grill. Do not put
dishes on wire rack directly under the grill, use the metal tray.For advice on cooking times refer to cooking charts and recipes in this book.
Foods should always be cooked until browned and piping hot.
CAUTION:
ALWAYS USE OVEN GLOVES WHEN REMOVING DISHES FROM THE OVEN  -
ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING OR STIRRING...

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Auto weight cook programs
•  Select the desired Auto Weight program, by
pressing the pad. The pad can be pressed
once or twice to select the desired program.•  Press to select grams or pounds and ounces. This feature allows you to cook or reheat ten foods by setting the weight only.  The oven
determines the Microwave power level and/or Combination setting, then the cooking time
automatically. Select the category of food and then just enter the weight. The weight can be
entered in grams or pounds and...

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Minimum/maximum weights to use on auto
weight programs
Program Minimum Maximum
Curry 300 g (11oz) 800 g (1lb 10oz)
Chinese style 300 g (11oz) 450 g (1lb)
Pasta 300 g (11oz) 1600 g (3lb 9oz)
Casserole 300 g (11oz) 900 g (2lb)
Fresh fish 200 g (7oz) 800 g (1lb 10oz)
Fresh vegetables 100 g (4oz) 800 g (1lb 10 oz)
Jacket potatoes 200 g (7oz) 1500 g (3lb 5oz)
Frozen potato products 200 g (7oz) 500 g (1lb 2oz)
Whole chicken 900 g (2lb) 2000 g (4lb 4oz)
Frozen pizza 100 g (4oz) 450 g (1lb)
Guidelines for...

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1 Curry
3 Pasta
4 Casserole
Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Programs 1-6 use
Microwave power only, Programs 7-10 use a Combination program of Microwave and
Convection and/or Grill.  
M
M
*IMPORTANT NOTE:These programs are not suitable for foods that cannot be stirred e.g.
lasagne / shepherds pie.
M
CM= Microwave cooking only = Combination e.g. Convection + Micro power
2 Chinese style
M
This program is for reheating a chilled curry convenience meal
that can be stirred.*...

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CM= Microwave Power only = Combination e.g. Convection + Micro PowerTo cook jacket potatoes with a crisper drier skin. Choose
medium sized potatoes 200-250 g (7-9oz), for best results.
Wash and dry potatoes and prick with a fork several times.
Place on metal tray on glass turntable. Press the pad. Enter
total weight of potatoes, then press START.
7 Jacket potatoes
C
5 Fresh fish
M
6 Fresh vegetables
M
To cook FRESH fish. Shield the thinner portions. Place in a
shallow container on turntable. Add 15 ml...

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10  Frozen pizza
C
For reheating and browning frozen, purchased pizza. Press
Pad. Press the start pad to pre-heat the oven. After pre-
heating, beeps sound and ʻPʼ will flash in the display. Remove
all packaging and place pizza on wire rack on metal tray on
glass turntable. Enter weight and press START.
Auto weight combination programs
To cook WHOLE FRESH unstuffed chickens. Cook stuffing
separately. Press Pad. Press the start pad to pre-heat the
oven. After pre-heating, beeps sound and ʻPʼ will flash...

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Cooking and reheating guidelines
Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be brought back to
serving temperature in just minutes and will taste freshly cooked and NOT leftover. Always
check food is piping hot and return to oven if necessary.
As a general rule, always cover wet foods, e.g. soups, casseroles and plated meals.
Do not cover dry foods e.g. bread rolls, mince pies, sausage rolls etc.
The charts on pages 49-67 show you the best way to cook or reheat your favourite...

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Mince pies - caution
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. Check the temperature of the filling before consuming to avoid
burning your mouth.
Christmas puddings and liquids - caution
Take great care when reheating these items. See Page 9 and 10.
Do not leave unattended.
Do not add extra alcohol.
Babiesʼ bottles -...