Panasonic Nncf778sbpq Owners Manual

							For Models:
NN-CF778S 
NN-CF768M Microwave Cookery Book 
& Operating Instructions
®    
						

							Standard Conversion Chart
Weight
1
/
2oz – 15g
1oz – 25g
2oz – 50g
3oz – 75g
4oz – 100g
5oz – 150g
6oz – 175g
7oz – 200g
8oz – 225g
9oz – 250g
10oz – 275g
11oz – 300g
12oz – 350g
13oz – 375g
14oz – 400g
15oz – 425g
1lb/16oz – 450g
Capacity
1
/
2tsp – 3ml
1tsp – 5ml
1tbsp – 15ml
1
/
4pt – 150ml
1
/
2pt – 300ml
3
/
4pt – 450ml
1pt – 600ml
13
/
4pt – 1 litre
When using recipes in this book always follow metric or
imperial measurements. Do not combine the two. In some
recipes the conversions are not a direct equivalent due to
recipe result.
Important Notice
Your oven is rated 1000 Watts (IEC). When using other
cookbooks remember to adjust cooking times accordingly. 
The symbol above, which is displayed on your oven door,
indicates the heating category for your oven when cooking or
reheating convenience foods.
Your oven is rated ʻEʼ, which is very efficient. It is therefore
very important that you refer carefully to the packet
instructions on convenience foods. Some packet instructions
only display information for B or D rated ovens. We therefore
provide additional guidelines for reheating on pages 60-77 of
this book. ALWAYS check the progress of the food as it cooks
or reheats by simply opening the door and after checking the
progress of the foods press START to continue the cooking
time.
Failure to follow the instructions given in this Cookbook
and Operating Instructions, may affect the recipe result
and in some instances may be dangerous.
COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108
Customer Care Centre 0844 8443868
Selected Spares and Accessories:
Order direct on line at 
www.panasonic.co.ukor by telephoning 
the Customer Care Centre number above.
E
1000W
The IEC (60705) power
output (watts)
The heating category for
small packs of food
Microwave symbol 
						

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Welcome to Panasonic Microwave Cooking
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic
Microwave Oven.
Even if this is not your first microwave oven,
do please read the opening chapters of this
cookbook to achieve perfect results every
time.
This microwave oven has the benefit of the
Inverter System Inside. This technology has
been in use with microwave ovens in Japan
for many years, improving the cooking
performance of the oven. It also means that
you benefit from having more space inside
your oven, without taking up more room on
your work surface.
Microwaves leave most foods tastier and
leave you with less washing up, but donʼt
expect to become a perfect microwave cook
overnight – some of the methods are very
different to those used in conven tion al
cooking. Home Economists program the
ovens especially for the UK market. The
recipes are also tested many times to ensure
you achieve successful results at home.
We hope you enjoy using your new oven but
should you require any further help or
explanation, phone our: 
COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108
(open 4 days a week, 9:00-14:00)
Home economists will provide friendly
guidance on queries relating to recipes and
cooking in your microwave. Alternatively write
to the address below, or contact us online at:
[email protected]
Alternatively visit our website at:
www.cooking-corner.co.uk
The Microwave Test & Development
Kitchen
Panasonic Consumer Electronics U.K.
Willoughby Road
Bracknell
Berks
RG12 8FP
When writing, be sure to state your model
number and daytime telephone number.
CONTENTS
Safety Information 2-3
Unpacking your oven 3
Placement of your oven 4
Maintenance of your oven 4
Before using your oven 5
Care and Cleaning 6
Parts of your oven 7-8
Important Information 9-11
Microwaving Principles 12
Important notes 13
General Guidelines 14-17
Containers to use  18-20
Control Panel 21-22
Operating Instructions
• Demonstration Mode 22
• Child Lock 22
• Eco Mode 23
• Setting the Clock 23
• Microwaving/defrosting 24-28
• Defrosting Charts 29-31
• Delay Stand 32
• Memory 33
• Grilling 34-35
• Convection cooking 36-39
• TURBO-BAKE cooking 40-42
• Combination Cooking43-53
Auto Weight Programs  54-59
Cooking and Reheating 59-60          
Guidelines
Reheating Charts 61-67
Cooking Charts 68-77
Adapting Recipes 78
RECIPES
Soups and Starters 79-83
Fish 84-89
Meat and Poultry 90-104
Vegetables/Vegetarian 105-116
Pasta, Rice & Beans 117-120
Cheese and Egg Dishes 121-124
Sauces 125-129
Pastry 130-135
Desserts and Baking 136-152
Bread and Pizza 153-155
Questions and Answers 156
Building-in Your Oven 156
Technical Specifications 157
Information on disposal 157 
						

							This appliance is supplied with a moulded three
pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the
fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and
that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. 
Check for the ASTA mark       or the BSI mark
on the body of the fuse.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN
YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE
REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY AND AN
APPROPRIATE ONE FITTED. THERE IS A
DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK
IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO
ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the
wiring code as shown opposite. If in any doubt,
please consult a qualified electrician (For U.K.
Models only).WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
IMPORTANT:The wires in this mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green-and-yellow: Earth, Blue: Neutral, Brown:
Live.
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of
this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-
YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in
the plug which is marked with the letter E or by
the Earth symbol  or coloured GREEN or
GREEN-AND-YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
When this oven is installed it should be easy to
isolate the appliance from the electricity supply
by pulling out the plug or operating a circuit
breaker.
Do not immerse cord, plug or oven in water.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not
let cord hang over the edge of table or work top.
Do not plug your oven in via an extension cable
as this can be dangerous. It is important to plug
the oven directly into a wall socket.
The back of the appliance heats up during use.
Do not allow the cord to be in contact with the
back of the appliance or cabinet surface.
Important safety instructions 
Please read carefully and keep for future reference
If the fuse cover is detachable, never use
the plug with the cover omitted. If a
replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it
is the same colour as that
visible on the pin face of the
plug.
A replacement fuse cover can
be purchased from your local
Panasonic Dealer.
HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE
Open the fuse compartment with a
screwdriver and replace the fuse.
Voltage & Power
The voltage used must be the same as
specified on this microwave oven. Using a
higher voltage than that which is specified is
dangerous and may result in a fire or other
type of accident causing damage.
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							1. Hot Surfaces
Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents
on the cabinet and the oven door, will get
hot during CONVECTION, COMBINATION
and GRILLING. Use care when opening or
closing door and when inserting or 
removing food and accessories. The oven
has three heaters situated in the top and
rear of the oven. After using the 
CONVECTION,
COMBINATION and
GRILL functions the
roof and walls will
be very hot.
Care should be
taken to avoid touching
the heating elements inside the oven.2.Children should be kept away from the
oven at all times and should only
be allowed to operate the oven
under adult supervision due
to the temperatures 
generated. Ensure that 
children do not touch the
hot outer casing after
operation of the oven.
Caution: Hot surfaces

Important safety instructions 
Please read carefully and keep for future reference
1. Examine Your Oven
Unpack 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 unit is
damaged. Do NOT install if unit is 
damaged.2. Guarantee
Your receipt is your guarantee, please keep
safely.
3. Cord
If the supply cord of this appliance is 
damaged, it must be replaced by the 
manufacturer or itʼs service agent or a 
similarly qualified person in order to avoid a
hazard.
N.B.The appliance should be inspected for
damage to the door seals and door seal areas.
If these areas are damaged the appliance
should not be operated until it has been
repaired by a service technician trained by the
manufacturer.
Unpacking your oven
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							4
1.This oven is intended for household 
countertop use only. It is not intended for
use inside a cabinet or a cupboard.
2.
Counter top use
Oven must be placed on a flat, stable 
surface 850mm above floor level. For 
proper operation, the oven must have 
sufficient air flow,  i.e. 5cm/2" at one side,
the other being open; 15cm/6" clear over
the top; 10cm/4" at the rear.3.Do not place the microwave oven on a
shelf directly above a gas or electric hob.
This may be a safety hazard and the oven
may be damaged.
4.Do not block air vents on the rear and 
bottom or top of the cabinet. Do not place
any articles on the top of the oven over the
vents. If air vents are blocked during 
operation, the oven may overheat. If the
oven overheats, a thermal safety device
will turn the oven off. The oven will remain 
inoperable with blank display until it has
cooled.
5.Do not use outdoors.
Placement of your oven
5cm10cm 15cm

Maintenance of your oven
1.Service
WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A 
SERVICE call your local Panasonic 
engineer (Customer Care Centre on 0844
8443868 can recommend an engineer). It
is hazardous for anyone other than a 
competent person to carry out any service
or repair operation which involves the
removal of a cover which gives protection
against exposure to microwave energy.
2.
Door Seals
Do not attempt to tamper with or make any
adjustments or repairs to door, control
panel housing, safety interlock switches or
any other part of the oven. Do not remove
outer panel from oven.
The door seals and door seal areas should
always be kept clean – use a damp cloth.N.B.The appliance should be inspected for
damage to the door seals and door seal
areas. If these areas are damaged the
appliance should not be operated until it
has been repaired by a service technician
trained by the manufacturer. 
3.
Oven Light
The oven lamp must be replaced by a
service technician trained by the 
manufacturer. DO NOT attempt to remove
the outer casing from the oven.
4.
Selected Spares and Accessories
These may be ordered direct; on line at
www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning
the Customer Care Centre 0844 8443868.
Most major credit and debit cards 
accepted. Ensure you quote the correct
model number. 
						

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Before using your oven
1.Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents
on the cabinet and the oven door will get
hot during CONVECTION, COMBINATION
and GRILLING, take care when opening or
closing the door and when inserting or
removing food and accessories.
2.The oven has two grill heaters situated in
the top of the oven and a convection
heater situated in the back of the oven.
After using either the GRILL, 
CONVECTION or COMBINATION 
functions, the inside surfaces of the oven
will be very hot. Care should be taken to
avoid touching the heating elements inside
the oven.
N.B.After cooking by these modes, the
oven accessories will be very hot.
3.The accessible parts may become hot in
use. Children should be kept away.
4.Only allow children to use the oven without
supervision when adequate instructions
have been given so that the child is able to
use the oven in a safe way and 
understands the hazards of improper use.
Ensure that children do not touch the hot
outer casing after operation of the oven.
5.This oven is not intended for use by 
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the oven by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.6. Storage of Accessories
Do not store any objects other than oven
accessories inside the oven in case it is
accidentally turned on. In case of 
electronic failure, oven can only be turned
off at wall socket.
7. Before Use
Before using CONVECTION, 
COMBINATION or GRILL function for the
first time operate the oven without food
and accessories on CONVECTION 250 °C
for 5 mins. This will allow the oil that is
used for rust protection to be burned off.
This is the only time that the oven is 
operated completely empty.
CAUTION: Grill element and oven will be
hot.
DO NOT OPERATE THE OVEN EMPTY apart
from point 7 above. 
The appliance must not be operated by
Microwave or Combination including microwave
WITHOUT FOOD IN THE OVEN.    
Operation
when empty will damage the appliance.
8.  WARNING: When the appliance is operated
in the COMBINATION mode, Children should
only use the oven under adult supervision
due to the temperatures generated. 
						

							1. Switch the oven offbefore cleaning and
unplug at socket if possible.
2. Keep the inside of the oven, door seals
and door seal areas clean.When food
splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven
walls, door seals and door seal areas
wipe off with a damp cloth. Mild detergent
may be used if they get very dirty. The
use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not
recommended. 
3.The back of the oven has a self-clean
catalytic lining.It is therefore not
necessary to clean this area.
4. After using CONVECTION, GRILL or
COMBINATION cookingthe walls of the
oven should be cleaned with a soft cloth
squeezed in soapy water. Particular care
should be taken to keep the window area
clean particularly after cooking by
CONVECTION, GRILL or COMBINATION.
Stubborn spots inside the oven can be
removed by using a small amount of
branded conventional oven-cleaner
sprayed onto a soft damp cloth. Wipe onto
problem spots, leave for recommended
time and then wipe off.  DO NOT SPRAY
DIRECTLY INSIDE THE OVEN.
5.Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or
sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven
door glasssince they may scratch the
surface, which may result in shattering of
the glass.
6.The outside oven surface
should be
cleaned with a damp cloth. To prevent
damage to the operating parts inside the
oven, water should not be allowed to seep
into the ventilation openings.7.If the Control Panel
becomes dirty, clean
with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh
detergents or abrasives on Control Panel.
When cleaning the Control Panel, leave
the oven door open to prevent the oven
from accidentally turning on. After cleaning
touch STOP/CANCEL Pad to clear display
window.
8. If steam accumulates
inside or around
the outside of the oven door, wipe with a
soft cloth. This may occur when the
microwave oven is operated under high
humidity conditions and in no way
indicates a malfunction of the unit or
microwave leakage.
9.The oven cavity floor
should be cleaned
regularly. Simply wipe the bottom surface
of the oven with mild detergent and hot
water then dry with a clean cloth. 
Cooking vapours collect during repeated
use but in no way affect the bottom
surface.
10. When GRILLING or cooking by
COMBINATION or CONVECTIONsome
foods may splatter grease onto the oven
walls. If the oven is not cleaned to
eliminate this grease, it can accumulate
and cause the oven to ʻSMOKEʼ during
use. These marks will be more difficult to
clean later. There is no need to clean the
catalytic lining at the back of the oven.
11 .A steam cleaneris not to be used for
cleaning.
12 . Ensure all accessories
are kept    
scrupulously clean, especially when using   
microwave or combination programs.
Care & Cleaning of your Microwave Oven -
IMPORTANT
It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is kept clean, and wiped out after
each use. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of a
surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a 
hazardous situation 
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Parts of Your Oven
1.Do not cook directly on oven cavity floor.
Always place food in a microwave safe
dish.
2.The metal accessories provided must
ONLY be used as directed for GRILLING,
CONVECTION and COMBINATION 
cooking. Never use metal accessories
when cooking in microwave only mode.
Do not use if operating the oven with less
than 200 g (7 oz) of food on a manual
Combination program. Use the Enamel
Shelf on CONVECTION and GRILL mode
only. The maximum weight that can be
used on the enamel shelf is 4 kg (8 lb 14
oz). FAILURE TO USE ACCESSORIES
CORRECTLY COULD DAMAGE YOUR
OVEN.
3.Arcing may occur if the incorrect weight of
food is used, a metal container has been
used incorrectly, or the accessories have
been damaged. If this occurs, stop the
machine immediately. You can 
continue to cook by GRILL OR 
CONVECTION ONLY.
4.Always refer to instructions for correct
accessories to use on all programs. 
Glass Dish
1.The Glass dish can be used directly on the
ceramic plate to cook in MICROWAVE
mode only. Do not place food directly on
the ceramic plate on the oven cavity floor.
2.The Glass dish can be used directly on the
wire shelf (in either of the shelf positions)
for cooking in GRILL, CONVECTION or
COMBINATION modes.
3.If the Glass dish is hot, let it cool before
cleaning or placing in cold water, as this
could crack or shatter the dish. 
Anti Spark Ring
Place the anti spark ring on top of the wire
shelf, then place any metal container. Your
metal containers can then be used in
COMBINATION mode without arcing.
Wire Shelf 
1.The wire shelf can be used in the upper
shelf position for GRILLING foods. It can
be used in the upper or lower shelf
positions for CONVECTION or
COMBINATION cooking.
2.Do not use any metal container directly on
the Wire Shelf in COMBINATION with
MICROWAVE. (Refer to paragraph about
anti-spark ring).
3.Do not use the Wire Shelf in MICROWAVE
mode only.
4.The maximum weight that can be placed
on the Wire shelf is 4kg (8lb 14oz) (this
includes total weight of food and dish).
Enamel Shelf
1.The Enamel Shelf is for cooking on
CONVECTION or GRILL mode. Do not use
on MICROWAVE or COMBINATION
modes.
2.For 2 level CONVECTION cooking, the
Enamel Shelf can be used as the lower
level and the wire shelf can be used as the
upper level.
3.The maximum weight that can be placed
on the Enamel shelf is 4kg (8lb 14oz) (this
includes total weight of food and dish).
Drip Tray
The oven is fitted with a drip tray to collect
excess water. To clean the drip tray remove by
gently easing forwards holding with both
hands. After emptying wash in warm soapy
water or alternatively use a dishwasher. To 
  re-position click back into position on the legs. 
						

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Parts of Your Oven
Oven Window                              Warning Labels
Door Hinge
Ensure care is
taken when closing
the door to prevent
injury caused by 
trapping fingers. Pull Down Door
Pull the door handle
downwards to open.
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 turn on
and stay on whenever the
door is opened.Grill Elements
Bottom microwave
feeding Shelf PositionsControl Panel
Ceramic PlateDoor safety lock
system. To prevent
injury, do not insert
finger, knife, spoon or
other object into the
latch hole.
Wire Shelf
Use on CONVECTION,
GRILL or TURBO BAKE
(Convection & Grill) and
COMBINATION modes only.
Do not use in MICROWAVE
only mode.Enamel shelf
Use on CONVECTION, GRILL or
TURBO BAKE (Convection and
Grill) mode only. Do not use in
MICROWAVE only or 
COMBINATION cooking modes.
Glass Dish
Anti-spark Ring
External air vents
Power Supply Cord
External Air Vents
Drip Tray
For fitting and cleaning 
information, please refer to 
previous page.
Oven Air Vents