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
flash.• Select Grill Power. Press
once for Grill 1 (High), twice
for Grill 2 (Medium) or three
times for Grill 3 (Low). The
convection symbol      will
disappear and the grill 
symbol     will stop flashing.
The microwave symbol 
appears and starts to
flash.• Select Microwave Power.
Keep pressing this pad until
the power you require
appears in the display
window. Options available
depend on Grill Power
selected. The microwave
symbol     will stop flashing.
Inoperable
•  Press to enter required cooking time. 
10 sec. pad is inoperable.  • Press Start pad.Start  hmin
min sec110
110              Combination  Grill 1-
2-
3  Micr o Po wer   
						

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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 should be placed directly onto the wire rack on the metal
tray. This is then placed on the glass turntable.
When cooking fish or small items, food can be placed directly
on the metal tray on top of the wire rack.
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.
Guidelines
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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 FOODS, AS THE ACCESSORIES AND
SURROUNDING OVEN WILL GET 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.
Combination 2. Grill and Microwave 
						

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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 ounces.
•  Enter the weight by pressing the up and
down pads.•  Press Start.
When you select an automatic program symbols will appear in the display to show the cooking
mode that will be used and the accessories that are needed, in addition to the turntable. These
are what they mean:-
Microwave
Grill
ConvectionMetal tray
Wire rackozlb  updown  Start            1
2   
						

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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 use
The auto weight programs are designed to take the guesswork out of cooking or reheating your
food. They must ONLY be used for the foods described.
1.Only cook foods within the weight ranges described (see table below).
2.Only use the accessories as indicated on pages 44-46.
3.DO NOT cover food unless stated, as programs 7-10 use a Combination of Microwave and
Convection and it will prevent the food browning. The heat will also melt any plastic covering.
4.Most foods benefit from a STANDING time after cooking on an auto program, to allow heat to
continue conducting to the centre.
5.To allow for some variations that occur in food, check that food is thoroughly cooked and
piping hot before serving. 
						

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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.* Foods must be in a suitable
microwaveable container and have the film pierced. Place on
turntable, press the pad once. Enter the weight then press
START. Stir halfway. Allow to stand for 1 minute. Ensure that
the food is piping hot. Stir the food before serving.
This program is for reheating a chilled chinese style
convenience meal.* Foods must be in a suitable
microwaveable container and have the film pierced. Press the
pad twice. Enter the weight. Press START. Stir halfway. Allow to
stand for 1 minute. Ensure food is piping hot. Stir again before
serving.
This program is for reheating a chilled pasta convenience meal
that can be stirred.* Foods must be in a suitable
microwaveable container and have the film pierced. Place on
turntable, press the pad once. Enter the weight then press
START. Stir halfway. Allow to stand for 1 minute. Ensure that
the food is piping hot. Stir the food before serving.
This program is for reheating a chilled casserole convenience
meal.* Foods must be in a suitable microwaveable container
and have the film pierced. Press the pad twice. Enter the
weight. Press START. Stir halfway. Allow to stand for 1 minute.
Ensure food is piping hot. Stir again before serving.
Auto weight cook programs        1
2  3
4   
						

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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 (1tbsp) liquid. Cover
with pierced cling film or lid. Press the pad once. Enter the
weight. Press START.
To cook FRESH vegetables. Place prepared vegetables into a
shallow container on turntable. Add 90 ml (6tbsp) of water.
Cover with pierced cling film or lid. Press the pad twice. Enter
the weight. Press START.
Auto weight cook programs      5
6  7   
						

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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 in the
display. Place chicken on metal tray and place on glass
turntable. Enter in the weight of the chicken, then press
START. Start cooking breast side down and turn
2
/
3total time,
a beep will sound to turn, taking care with hot juices. Stand for
5 minutes.
9  Whole chicken
C
CM= Microwave Power only = Combination e.g. Convection + Micro PowerTo cook FROZEN oven chips and potato products, e.g. Hash
browns, croquettes, etc,. that are suitable for GRILLING.
Press the pad. Press the start pad to pre-heat the oven. After
pre-heating, beeps sound and ʻPʼ will flash in the display.
Spread potato products out on metal tray on wire rack on glass
turntable. Enter the weight. Press START. Turn during cooking.
For best results cook in a single layer.                                            
8 Frozen potato products
CNOTE: Potato products vary considerably. We suggest
checking a few minutes before the end of cooking to assess
personal browning. It is necessary to preheat the oven for programs 8-10 (Frozen potato products, whole chicken,
frozen pizza). See below for operation.
eg. 
•  Select the Fresh
Whole Chicken
program.• Press the start pad
to pre-heat the
oven. Pre-heat with
metal tray on glass
tray.• After pre-heating, beeps
sound and ʻPʼ will flash in
the display. Place the Whole
Chicken in the oven and set
weight. The default weight is
in grams. Press g/lb pad to
select lb/oz. Take care
when handling the hot
metal tray.• Press Start.      Start  updown  Start  10  8  9  9   
						

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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 foods. The
best method depends on the type of food.
Remember when cooking or reheating any food that it should be stirred or turned wherever
possible. This ensures even cooking or reheating on the outside and in the centre.
When is food reheated?
Food that has been reheated or cooked should be served “piping hot” i.e. steam should be
visibly emitted from all parts. As long as good hygiene practices have been followed during the
prepa ra tion and storage of the food, then cooking or reheating presents no safety risks.
Foods that cannot be stirred should be cut with a knife to test that they are adequately heated
throughout. Even if a manufac tur erʼs instructions or the times in the cookbook have been
followed, it is still important to check the food is heated thoroughly. If in doubt, always return to
the oven for further reheating.
If you cannot find the equivalent food in the chart then choose a similar type and size listed and
adjust the cooking time if necessary.
Plated meals
Everyoneʼs appetite varies and reheat times
depend on meal contents. Dense items e.g.
mashed potato, should be spread out well. If
a lot of gravy is added, extra time may be
required. Place denser items to the outside of
the plate. An average plated meal will take 
4-7 mins on HIGH power to reheat. Do not
stack meals.
Canned foods
Remove foods from can and place in a
suitable dish before heating.
Soups
Use a bowl and stir before, during and after
heating.
Casseroles
Stir halfway through and again at the end of
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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 - caution
Milk or formula MUST be shaken thoroughly before heating and again at the end and tested
carefully before feeding a baby. See page 49.
For 7-8 fl.oz. of milk from fridge temperature, remove top and teat. Heat on HIGH power for 
25-30 secs.
CHECK CAREFULLY.
For 3 fl.oz. of milk from fridge temperature, remove top and teat. Heat on HIGH power for 10-15
secs.
CHECK CAREFULLY.
N.B. Liquid at top of bottle will be much hotter than at bottom and bottle must be shaken
thoroughly.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE TO STERILISE BABIESʼ
BOTTLES.If you have a special microwave steriliser we urge extreme caution, due to the low
quantity of water involved. It is vital to follow the manufacturers instructions implicitly.
Cooking and reheating guidelines