Panasonic Nn Ct579s Owners Manual

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Fish
Whole 9-10 mins. Place in a suitable dish.  15 mins.
450g (1lb) Turn twice. Shield.
Fillets/steak 7-8 mins. Place in a suitable dish.  15 mins.450g (1lb) Turn twice, separate if necessary. 
Prawns 6-7 mins. Place in a suitable dish.  10 mins.450g (1lb)  Stir twice during defrosting. 
General
Bread sliced 5 mins. Place on the turntable.  10 mins.
400g (14oz) Separate and rearrange during defrosting. 
Slice of bread  30-50 sec. Place on the turntable on  1-2 mins.30g (1oz) a piece of kitchen paper.
Pastry 51
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2mins. Place on a plate.  10-15 mins.
500g (1lb) Turn over half way.
Soft fruit 6-7 mins. Place in a suitable dish.  10 mins.
450g (1lb) Stir twice during defrosting.
Defrosting foods using defrost power & time 
						

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Using the Delay/Stand feature
The Delay/Stand pad is used as a timing pad either before, during or after a cooking program.
When the Delay/Stand pad is selected with a time, there is no microwave power in the oven
during this time.
1.  To set a standing time:
• Press the Delay
pad.• Set Delay time
(max 9hrs 59
mins) (10 sec.
pad is inoperable).
An “H” will appear
in the display to
denote hours.• Set the complete
cooking program,
by entering
cooking option
and time required.• Press Start pad.
Delayed time will
count down then
the cooking
program will start.
• Set the desired 
cooking program,
by selecting
cooking option
and time required.• Then press the
Stand pad.• Set desired
standing time
(max 9hrs 59
mins) (10 sec. pad
is inoperable). An
“H” will appear in
the display to
denote hours.• Press Start pad.
Cooking program
will commence
after which the
standing time will
count down.
2.  To set a delay start:
NB
1. If the oven door is opened during the stand or delay time, the time in the display window will
continue to count down.
2.Delay Start cannot be used before an auto program.
Cooking program
& 
time
Cooking program
& 
time
inoperableStart  Delay/
Stand  Start  hmin
min sec110
110  Delay/
Stand  hmin
min sec110
110   
						

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Grilling
•  Select Grill power.
Press once for Grill 1 (High), 
twice for Grill 2 (Medium) 
or three times for Grill 3
(Low). The grill symbol
will also appear.•  Press Time padsto enter
cooking time. Maximum time
is 99 mins. 50 sec, 1 h pad
is inoperable.•  Press Start.
The cooking program will
start and the time in the
display will count down.
Caution:
The ACCESSORIES and surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven gloves.
The Quartz Grill system on the oven gives fast efficient cooking for a wide variety of foods e.g.
chops, sausages, steak, toast, oven chips etc.
DO NOT PREHEAT THE GRILL BEFORE USE.
The metal tray must be on the glass turntable when using.
NOTE: The Grill will only operate with the oven door closed, and there is no microwave power
on the GRILL only program.
When using the grill to cook foods, the cooking times will be similar to traditional grilling. Most
foods will require turning halfway through the cooking time (see section on oven accessories
page 32).
The Grill has three variable settings, Grill 1 (High), Grill 2 (Medium) and Grill 3 (Low). Grill 1 will
be the hottest.
Grilling times
InoperableGrill 1-
2-
3  hmin
min sec110
110  Start     
						

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Place food on wire rack on the metal tray on the turntable.
The wire rack will allow fat to drip through into the metal tray to
reduce excess splatter and smoke when grilling steaks, chops
and other fatty foods.
Most foods require turning halfway during cooking. When
turning food, open oven door and CAREFULLY remove the
metal tray and wire rack by holding the accessories firmly. Use
oven gloves when removing accessories as they will be very
hot, and so will the roof and walls of the oven.
After turning, return food to the oven, close door and press
START. The oven will continue to count down the remaining
cooking time. It is quite safe to open the oven door at any time
to check the progress of the food as it is grilling.
If grilling fish or small items, place the metal tray on top of the
wire rack.
Grilling
When grilling foods the glass turntable should be in position, with the metal
tray and the wire rack on top. Oven accessories to use
1.There is no microwave power on the GRILL only program.
2.Use the accessories provided, as explained above.
3.The Grill will only operate with the oven door closed.
4.Most meat items e.g. bacon, sausages, chops can be cooked on the hottest setting - 
GRILL 1. This setting is also suitable for toasting bread, muffins and teacakes etc.
5.GRILL 2 and GRILL 3 are used for more delicate foods or those that require a longer grill
time e.g. fish or chicken portions.
6.DO NOT PREHEAT THE GRILL. 
7.NEVER COVER THE FOOD WHEN GRILLING.
8.ALWAYS USE OVEN GLOVES WHEN REMOVING THE FOOD AND ACCESSORIES
AFTER GRILLING AS THE OVEN AND ACCESSORIES WILL BE VERY HOT.
9.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 DISH WASHER.
Guidelines     
						

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Convection cooking
Your combination oven can be used in convection mode which incorporates a heating element
with a fan.
For best results always place food in a preheated oven. The metal tray must be on the glass
turntable when preheating.
Press to select
oven temperature.
The oven starts at
150 °C and then for
each press the
temperature will
count up in 10 °C
stages to 220 °C,
then to, 100 °C, 
110 °C etc. The
convection symbol 
will also appear.Press Start to
preheat. A “P” will
appear in the
display window.
When the oven is
preheated the oven
will beep and the
“P” will flash. Then
open the door and
place the food
inside.*Press Time pads to
enter cooking time.
Maximum cooking
time is 9 hours, 59
minutes. The 10
sec pad is
inoperable.Press Start pad.
Note: Check that
only the convection
symbol      is still in
the display. If the
microwave
symbol is displayed
this is incorrect and
the program should
be cancelled.
Reselect the
convection setting. Inoperable
* Note:Open the door using the Door Release pad, because if the Stop/Cancel pad is pressed
the program may be cancelled. Then if the time was entered the oven would revert to
cooking on microwave only.
CAUTION:
THE ACCESSORIES AND THE SURROUNDING OVEN WILL GET VERY HOT.
USE OVEN GLOVES.
The oven will maintain the selected temperature for approximately 30 minutes. If no food has
been placed inside the oven or a cooking time set, then it will automatically cancel the cooking
program and revert to time of day.Convection  Start  Start  hmin
min sec110
110         
						

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Convection cooking
When using the Convection oven the glass turntable should be in position and
must have the metal tray placed on top.
Oven accessories to use
The food is then placed onto the metal tray. Follow your individual recipe guidelines.
When using the oven as a CONVECTION oven, there is NO MICROWAVE POWER, i.e. the
oven is operating as a conventional oven and you can use all your standard metal baking tins
and ovenware.
It is not recommended to cook on more than one level when using the CONVECTION oven.
When cooking 2 trays of buns etc, cook in two batches.Roasting meat:
glass turntable,
metal tray.Baking: glass
turntable, metal
tray.
Combination cooking
Your oven has two methods of cooking by Combination.
1.Convection and Microwave
2.Grill and Microwave
COMBINATION cooking is ideal for many foods. The microwave power cooks them quickly,
whilst the oven or grill gives the traditional browning and crispness.
All this happens simultaneously resulting in most foods being cooked in 
1/2 - 2/3of the
conventional cooking time.
There is no need to preheat on COMBINATION programs, EXCEPT when cooking pastry.
It is possible to use smooth seamed metal tins and foil containers on COMBINATION but they
must be placed directly onto the metal tray on the glass turntable. They must not be placed
directly onto the wire rack, or arcing will occur.
If you experience arcing, which is when you see blue sparks or hear crackling noises, the metal
container is unsuitable or you have insufficient food in the oven. You should stop the program
immediately and change the container or re-program to CONVECTION only.
To cook successfully by COMBINATION you should always use a minimum of 200 g (7oz) food.
Small quantities should be cooked by Convection, or Grill.     
						

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Press Combination
pad. The grill     and
convection
symbols will appear
and flash.Select first cooking
mode. The
microwave symbol 
will appear.Select microwave
power. Options
available depend on
first cooking mode
selected.Press if preheating.*
Convection only.
Set cooking time. 10 sec. pad
is inoperable.Press Start pad.
or
Preheat if necessary
CAUTION:
Take care to use oven gloves when removing dishes from the oven - especially when turning or
stirring foods as the oven walls and roof will be very hot.
* NOTE:
When placing food in the oven after preheating, just open the door using the Door Release pad,
because if STOP/CANCEL pad is pressed the program may be cancelled. Then, if the time was
entered, the oven would revert to cooking on microwave only.
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, place on metal tray on glass turntable.
Oven accessories
When using any Combination cooking program the glass turntable should be in position
and must have the metal tray placed on top, unless otherwise stated.
Combination cooking
orCombination  hmin
min sec110
110  Start  Start        Grill 1-
2-
3  Convection  Micr o Po wer   
						

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Combination 1. Convection and Microwave
This is the most popular combination mode combining Convection heat with Microwave Power.
Casseroles, meat joints, jacket potatoes and pastries are very successful using this
combination. Unsuitable foods are those which contain whisked eggs, meringues, rich fruit
cakes, biscuits and yorkshire puddings.
It is not necessary to preheat on combination except when cooking pastry dishes. For pastry
dishes preheat oven to 210°C on Convection so that the oven is hot, and then select the
desired Combination program or follow recipe guidelines.
•  Press Combination pad. The
grill and convection
symbols will appear and
flash.• Press to select oven
temperature. The oven
starts at 150°C, and then for
each press the temperature
will count up in 10°C stages
to 220°C, then to 100°C,
110°C etc. The grill
symbol     will disappear and
the convection symbol
will stop flashing. The
microwave symbol
appears and starts to flash.• Press Micro power pad to
select Microwave setting.
HIGH & DEFROST are not
available. The microwave
symbol      will stop flashing.
Inoperable
•  Press to enter required cooking time. 
10 sec pad is inoperable. • Press Start pad.hmin
min sec110
110              Combination  Convection  Micr o Po wer  Start   
						

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Items of food can be placed onto the wire rack on the metal
tray on the glass turntable. Heatproof dishes of food should be
placed directly onto the metal tray on the glass turntable.
Joints and portions of meat should be placed on an upturned
saucer on the metal tray on the glass turntable. Alternatively
they can be placed in a heatproof dish on the metal tray on the
glass turntable.
Recipes using foil or metal containers e.g. cakes and pastries
should be placed directly onto the metal tray on glass
turntable.
Oven accessories to use
When using Combination cooking the glass turntable should be in position and must
have the metal tray on top, unless otherwise stated.
Combination 1. Convection and Microwave       
						

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•  Food is usually cooked UNCOVERED.
•After cooking it is important that the accessories are removed for cleaning before re-use 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.
The chart below gives suggestions for Combination programs. For cooking times refer to cooking
charts or a similar recipe in the book. It is not possible to use HIGH or DEFROST Microwave
Power in this mode.
Guidelines
CAUTION:
ALWAYS USE OVEN GLOVES WHEN REMOVING DISHES FROM THE OVEN -
ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING OR STIRRING FOODS, AS THE ACCESSORIES
AND SURROUNDING OVEN WILL GET VERY HOT. 
Foods should always be cooked until browned and piping hot.
Combination 1. Convection and Microwave
Press Combination pad first, then select CONVECTION temperature.
Lastly, select Microwave Power and set cooking time.
Oven temperature Microwave Power Use
Nuggets, sausage rolls
220°C WARM apple pie,
bread and butter pudding.
Quiche, frozen garlic baguette,
part baked rolls, meat pies,
220°C SIMMER cottage pie,
fish pie.
190°C SIMMER Whole chicken / turkey
180°C SIMMER Joints lamb - beef
170°C LOW Joints pork
160°C WARM Casseroles