Panasonic Nncf778sbpq Owners Manual

							Foil/Metal Containers
NEVER ATTEMPT TO COOK IN FOIL OR
METAL con tai ners on Microwave only as the
microwaves cannot pass through and the food
will not heat evenly, it may also damage your
oven. Foil and metal containers can be used
on grill and convection modes and may be
used with care during certain combination
cooking as long as they are not damaged or
dented.
Plastic
Many plastic containers are designed for
microwave use, but do not use for cooking foods
high in sugar or fat or for foods that require long
cooking times e.g. brown rice. Only use
Tupperware
®containers if they are designed for
microwave use.Do not use Melamine. Never cook in margarine
cartons or yoghurt pots, as these will melt with
the heat from the food. If heatproof they can be
used for Convection or Combination cooking.
DO NOT USE UNDER THE GRILL.
Containers to use
 
Pottery, Earthenware,
Stoneware
If completely glazed, these dishes
are suitable. Do not use if partially
glazed or unglazed, since they are
able to absorb water which in turn
absorbs microwave energy, making
the container very hot and slows
down the cooking of food.
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Wicker, Wood, Straw Baskets
Dishes will crack and could ignite. 
Do not use wooden dishes in your microwave.
DO NOT USE ON ANY COOKING MODE.
Roasting Bags
Roasting bags are useful when slit up one side
to tent a joint, for roasting by power and time.
Do not use the metal twists supplied, when
using Microwave or Combination.
Cling Film
Microwave cling film can only be used for
covering food that is reheated by microwave. 
It is also useful for covering food to be cooked,
but care should be taken to avoid the film
being in direct contact with the food. DO NOT
USE ON ANY OTHER COOKING MODE.
Aluminium Foil
Small amounts of smooth aluminium foil can be
used to SHIELD joints of meat during defrosting
and cook ing by Microwave, as the microwaves
cannot pass through the foil, this prevents the
parts shielded from overcook ing or 
over de frost ing. Take care that the foil does not
touch the sides or roof of the oven, as this may
cause arcing and damage your oven. Aluminium
foil can be used for Convection cooking.
Paper
Plain white absorbent kitchen paper (kitchen
towel) can only be used for microwave cooking
e.g. covering blind pastry cases and for 
cover ing bacon to prevent splattering. ONLY
USE FOR SHORT COOKING TIMES. NEVER
RE-USE A PIECE OF KITCHEN TOWEL.
ALWAYS USE A FRESH PIECE OF PAPER
FOR EACH DISH.
Avoid kitchen paper containing manmade
fibres. If you are using branded re-cycled
kitchen towel, check first that it is
recommended for microwave use. Do not use
waxed or plastic coated cups or plates as the
finish may melt. Greaseproof paper can be
used to line the base of dishes and to cover
fatty foods e.g. bacon rashers, to stop
splattering. White paper plates can be used for
SHORT RE HEATING TIMES, on Microwave
only.
Containers to use
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							Control Panel 
NN-CF778S 
NN-CF768M
(1) Display Window
(2) Microwave Power Pad
(3) Grill Pad
(4) Convection Pad
(5) Turbo-bake Pad
(6) Auto Weight Programs Pad
(7) Auto Weight Defrost Programs (Chaos
Defrost)
(8) Memory Pad
(9) Timer Pad:
This can be used to delay a cooking 
program for up to 9 hrs 99 mins; or used
as a timer or for standing (non-cooking)
time. It is also used to set the clock.
(10) Auto Menu/Temperature/Microwave
Wattage/Grill Level/Convection Heat
Selector Dial.
(11) Time/Weight Dial
(12) Stop/Cancel Pad:
Before Cooking:
one press clears your instructions.
During Cooking:
one press temporarily stops the 
cooking program. Another press 
cancels all your instructions and the time
of day will appear in the display.
(13) Start Button:
Press to start operating the oven.
If during cooking the door is opened or
Stop/Cancel Pad is pressed once, Start
Button has to be pressed again to 
continue cooking.
(1)(2)
(13)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)(10)
(11)
Beep Sound:A beep sounds when a pad is pressed. If this
beep does not sound, the setting is incorrect.
When the oven changes from one function to
another, two beeps sound. After completion of
cooking, five beeps sound.
(7)
(8)
(9)
(12)
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Note:
If an operation is set and Start Button is not
pressed, after 6 minutes, the oven will 
automatically cancel the operation.The display
will revert back to Clock Mode or Eco Mode.
The design of your control panel may vary
from the panel displayed (depending on
colour), but the words on the pads will be
the same.* 
						

							1Plug in
Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be
reminded to read your operating instructions.
2Press Timer Pad twice to set clock
Set clock as a 24 hr clock. (See page 23 for details).
3Press Convection Pad  
(       will appear in the display window with the oven
temperature)(this procedure is to burn off the oil used for
rust protection in the oven.) Turn the Auto
Menu/Temperature dial until 250 C is in the display
window. Remove all accessories from the oven.
4Enter Time
Turn Time/Weight dial until 5 minutes is displayed in the
window.
5Press Start Button
The time will be displayed in the window and count
down. The oven will beep at the end of the program. The
oven is now ready to use.   
Caution: Grill elements and oven will be hot.
6Demonstration Mode
This is to enable you to experiment setting various
programs. (The letter D will always appear in the display
window. This is to confirm that there is no microwave
power produced and it is safe to use the oven without
any food). To set Demonstration Mode: press micro
power once, then press Stop/Cancel 4 times. To cancel
Demonstration Mode press Micro power once, then
press Stop/Cancel 4 times.
7Child Lock
To operate the child lock facility press the Start Button
three times, this will deactivate the microwave. “Lock” will
appear in the display and none of the controls will
operate. To clear child lock facility press Stop/Cancel pad
three times.
Letʼs Start to Use your Oven
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							•Press Timer Pad three times.•Press Stop/Cancel Pad
once.
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Controls and Operation Procedure
Clock Setting:
•Press Timer Pad
Twice
“SET TIME” will appear
in the display window
and the colon starts to
blink.•Enter the time by turning the
Time/Weight Dial.
Enter time of day by 
using Time/Weight Dial 
e.g. 1.25pm (24 hr clock).•Press Timer Pad.
The colon stops blinking and
the time of day is entered.
ʻE-SAVE OFFʼ scrolls in the
display.
NOTE:
1.To reset the time of day repeat all the above steps.
2.The clock will keep the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied.
3. This is a 24 hour clock
4.Setting the clock will automatically cancel the pre-set Eco-Mode.
5.If the clock is set and the plug is disconnected, when plugging in again, Eco-Mode is activated.
Eco Mode:
To Cancel:
The Eco Mode is on and ʻE-SAVE ONʼ appears in the display.
NOTE:
1. The clock does not appear in the display when the Eco Mode is on.
2. After 6 minutes without operation in Eco Mode the oven powers down.
It is necessary to open and close the oven door before operating the oven.
3. The oven will remain in Eco Mode, even after disconnecting and re-connecting the power cord.
The oven is pre-set with Eco Mode activated.
To set:
To cancel Eco Mode, follow clock setting instruction.
IMPORTANT:
After 6 minutes without operation in clock mode, the oven powers down slightly and the
display will dim. It is necessary to open and close the oven door before operating the
oven.
One of the features of this oven is the energy save function. 
There are two options available - Eco Mode which is pre-set and Clock Mode. 
						

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Select
Microwave
power cooking
mode.Select the
cooking time
using the
Time/Weight
Dial.Press Start
Button.Select Microwave power
level by turning the Auto
Menu/Temperature Dial to
the left. The Microwave
power level appears in
the display.
Power
LevelWattage
High
Defrost
Medium
Low
Simmer
Warm1000W
270W
600W
440W
250W
100W
There are 6 different microwave power levels available.
Do not place food directly on the ceramic plate. Place on Glass dish supplied with the oven or use your
own dishes, plates or bowls directly on the ceramic plate.
Selecting Microwave Power Level:
N.B.
1.Maximum time that can be set on HIGH 
power is 30 min.
2.On all Power Levels, except HIGH power,
the maximum time that can be set is 1hr 30
mins.
3.You can add to the cooking time during
cooking, if required. Turn Time/ Weight Dial
to increase the cooking time. (Time can be
increased/decreased in 10 second
increments, up to 10 minutes. This is only
the case for one stage cooking).
4.DO NOT attempt to use microwave only
with any metal accessory in the oven.5.DO NOT place food directly onto the oven 
cavity floor. Place in a microwave or Glass
dish. Foods reheated or cooked by
MICROWAVE only are normally covered
with a lid or cling film, unless otherwise 
stated.
Two Stage Cooking:
e.g. High power 10 minutes followed by
Simmer power 20 minutes;    Select High
power and program 10 minutes then select
second power (Simmer) with second cooking
time (20 minutes) then press Start.
Three Stage Cooking:
e.g. High power 5 minutes, Delay 5 minutes,
High power 2 minutes; Select first Power level
and cooking time, then press Timer and time,
then select final power level and final cooking
time. Then press Start.
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting 
						

							Program Weight Range Suitable 
1 Bread100 - 900gBread and rolls. Place on a
plate. Turn at beep
.
2 Mince/Chops200 - 1200gSmall pieces of meat, minced
meat, chicken portions, steaks,
chops. Place on a plate or
shallow dish. Turn at beeps.
3 Meat Joints400 - 2000gWhole chicken, meat joints.
Place on a plate on an
upturned saucer.
Turn at beeps and shield.
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Auto Weight Defrost - Chaos Defrost
With this feature you can defrost frozen foods according to the weight. Select the category and
set the weight of the food. The weight starts from the minimum weight for each category.
• Set the weight
of the food by
using the
Time/Weight
Dial.•  Press Start Button.  • Turn the Auto
Menu/
Temperature dial
clockwise select
the desired 
program.• Press the
Chaos
Defrost Pad.
StartStart 
						

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This feature allows you to defrost minced meat,
chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread.
The CHAOS defrost pad and then the Auto
Menu/Temperature Dial should be turned to
select the correct defrost category and then
enter in the weight of the food in grams (see
page 25).
Foods should be placed in a suitable dish,
whole chickens and joints of meat should be
on an upturned saucer or on a microwave safe
rack. Chops, chicken portions and slices of
bread should be placed in a single layer. It is
not necessary to cover the foods. 
The CHAOS Theoryprinciple is used in Auto
Weight defrost programs to give you a quick
and more even defrost.
The CHAOS system uses a random sequence
of pulsing microwave energy which speeds up
the defrosting process.During the program the oven will beep to
remind you to check the food. 
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU TURN AND
STIR THE FOOD FREQUENTLY AND SHIELD
IF NECESSARY.
On hearing the first beep you should TURN and
SHIELD (if possible). On the second beep you
should turn the food or break it up.
Auto Weight Defrost Programs
1st Beep1st Beep
Turn or Shield
2nd Beep
Turn or break up
Turn or Shield    
						

							1.Check foods during defrosting. Foods vary
in their defrosting speed.
2.It is not necessary to cover the food.
3.Always turn or stir the food especially when 
the oven “beepsʼʼ. Shield if necessary (see
point 5).
4.Minced meat/chops/chicken portions should
be broken up or separated as soon as
possible and placed in a single layer.5.Shielding prevents food cooking. It is
essential when defrosting chickens and
joints of meat. The outside thaws out first,
so protect wings/breast/fat with smooth
pieces of aluminium foil secured with
cocktail sticks.
6.Allow standing time so that the centre of
the food thaws out. 
(minimum 1 hour for joints of meat and
whole chickens)
TIPS:
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Category 1 Bread
The Bread Program is suitable for defrosting
small items e.g. rolls, buns and slices of bread
which are required for immediate use. Small
items may feel warm immediately after
defrosting. Loaves can also be defrosted on
this program but these will require standing
time to allow the centre to thaw out. Standing
time can be shortened if slices are separated
and buns and loaves cut in half. Items should
be turned halfway during defrosting. THIS
PROGRAM IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CREAM
CAKES OR DESSERTS
e.g. cheesecake.
Category 2 Meat iteas
(Mince/Chops/Chicken Portions)
It is necessary for mince to be broken up
frequently during defrosting and this is best
carried out in a large shallow dish. Chops and
chicken portions should be arranged in a
single layer and turned frequently.
Category 3 Meat Joints/Whole 
Chickens
Meat joints and chickens will require shielding
during defrosting especially if they are
particularly fatty pieces. This is to prevent over
defrosting on the outside edges. Smooth foil
secured with cocktail sticks should be used.
DO NOT ALLOW THE FOIL TO TOUCH THE
WALLS OF THE OVEN. Back fat of joints,
legs, wings and breast bones need shielding
(see photograph page 26). Standing time of at
least 1 hour should be allowed (rolled joints
may require longer) before cooking to ensure
the centre is fully defrosted.
Auto Weight Defrost ProgramsCHAOSCHAOS
DEFROST
Defrosting Guidelines 
						

							Turn dense foods and meat 2/3 times
during defrosting.Break up small items e.g. minced meat,
frequently during defrosting.
Defrosting Guidelines
By selecting the DEFROST power level from
the microwave power pad and setting a time,
you can defrost food in your microwave. The
biggest problem is getting the inside defrosted
before the outside starts to cook.
For this reason a defrost program alternates
between a defrost power and a standing time.
The name for this type of defrost is cyclic.
During the standing stages there is not any
microwave power in the oven, although the
light will remain on.The automatic stand times ensure a more
even defrost but it is still necessary to allow for
standing time before use. Place foods in a
suitable container. Meat joints and chickens
should be placed on an upturned saucer or on
a plastic rack if you have one.
Separate chops and small items e.g.
bread slices where possible.Chickens and joints of meat will require
shielding during defrosting.
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