Draft Microwave / Convection Oven NN-C2003S Operating Guide
We are glad you have chosen to purchase a PANASONIC Microwave/Convection Oven. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely. If you have only used a Microwave oven for reheating and defrosting, with Panasonic’s Inverter Technology, you can be reassured of excellent results when cooking a variety of foods, as the ‘soft’ penetration of microwave energy to the centre of food helps prevent overcooking on edges and surfaces.
Table of Contents Operation & Hints Maintenance Before Requesting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Care of Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Turn over for Cook book.
Before Operation Important Safety Instructions PRACTICAL HINTS Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILL. Use care when opening or closing door and when inserting or removing food and accessories. Precautions to be taken when using Microwave Ovens for Heating foodstuffs INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE A microwave oven should only be used if an inspection confirms all of the following conditions: 1.
Installation and Earthing Instructions Placement of Oven WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all instructions before using microwave oven. 2. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers - (for example, closed glass jars and sealed baby bottles with a teat) - may explode and should not be heated in a microwave oven. 3. Use this microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual. 4.
Before Operation General Instructions microwave oven cannot maintain the food at the correct canning temperature. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume. 2. Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven. 3. Do not boil eggs in their shell and whole hard boiled eggs. (unless otherwise stated in recipes.) Pressure will build up and the eggs will explode. 4. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole squash and sausages are examples of foods with nonporous skins.
Microwaves and How They Work Reflection Metal substances REFLECT microwave energy because there is no absorption and there is no heating. This is why the oven interior is either stainless steel or paint-coated steel. This ensures that the microwaves are kept inside the cavity and evenly distributed throughout the food with the help of the turntable. Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube (which is the heart of the microwave oven).
Before Operation Cookware and Utensil Guide Plastics Metal Plastic dishes, cups and some freezer containers should be used with care in a microwave oven. Choose plastic containers carefully, as some plastic containers may become soft, melt and scorch. The majority of plastic dishes, even those designed for use in the microwave oven, are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat or sugar content, or for lengthy cooking time.
Cookware and Utensil Chart Grill Convection Combination Aluminium foil for shielding yes yes for shielding Browning dish yes no no no Brown paper bags no no no no Dinnerware oven/microwave safe non-oven, microwave safe yes yes yes no yes no yes no Disposable polyester paperboard dishes yes* no Glassware oven glassware & ceramic non heat resistant yes no yes no yes no yes no Metal cookware no yes yes yes** Metal twist-ties no yes yes no Oven cooking bag yes no yes*
Before Operation Feature Diagram Ceramic Tray 1. 2. 3. 4. Do not operate the oven without Roller Ring and Ceramic Tray in place. Only use Ceramic Tray specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute any other Ceramic tray. If Ceramic Tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water. Do not cook directly on Ceramic Tray unless otherwise indicated. Always place food in a microwave-safe dish, or on a rack set in a microwave-safe dish. 5.
Feature Diagram - Control Panel (☛ page 16) Micro Power Turbo Defrost Combination Grill Convection 2 Level Convection Combination pad Micro Power pad (☛ page 14) (☛ page 20) 2 Level Convection pad Grill pad (☛ page 19) (☛ page 18) Convection pad (☛ page 19) Word Prompting Display Auto Menu Pad Auto Menu Temp./Menu Select Sensor Reheat Sensor Reheat pad (☛ page 22 - 26) (☛ page 22) Temp.
Oven Accessories Before Operation Ceramic Tray with Roller Ring High Rack Low Rack Use always Microwave yes no no Grill yes yes yes Convection yes yes yes 2 Level Convection yes yes yes Combination yes no yes Cooking Modes: Heating Source Microwave Grill Combination Low Rack can be used for Combination cooking. Convection 2 Level Convection Microwave Heat Cook Navigator This feature allows you to guide you through the cooking process.
Let’s Start to Use Your Oven! 1 Plug In Turbo Defrost Combination Grill Convection 2 Level Convection 3 Auto Menu Temp./Menu Select Sensor Reheat Select Power Level e.g. HIGH power –– Press once (Continue pressing for other power levels –– page 14) Time / Weight Timer Recipe Prompting More Less Stop/Reset Quick Min. Start NN-C2003S 2 4 Set Time 5 Press Clock Press Open the door and place the food on Ceramic Tray in the oven. Then close the door.
Quick Guide to Operation Feature To Set Clock (☛ page 13) How to Operate Time/ Weight Clock Clock Enter time of day. (Max 12:59) To Use Child Safety Lock (☛ page 13) To Set: To Cancel: Display Operation & Hints 3 x press To Use Micro Power and Time Setting (☛ page 14) 3 x press Time/ Weight Start Micro Power To Cook on Grill (☛ page 18) For preheating: To Cook on Convection (☛ page 19) For preheating: Start Place food in the oven.
To Set Clock You can use the oven without setting the clock. Display Time/ Weight Clock Clock Press. Enter time of day using the Time / Weight Dial. Press. NOTES: 1. To reset time of day, repeat the steps as above. 2. The clock will keep time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied. 3. Max time available is 12:59. Clock is 12 hour only. To assist you in programming your oven, the following operation will appear on the screen.
To Reheat / Defrost / Cook by Micro Power and Time Use of Accessory: Operation & Hints Ceramic Tray 1 Select Micro Power Micro Power Turbo Defrost Combination Grill Convection 2 Level Convection 2 Set Cooking Time HIGH Others Auto Menu Temp./Menu Select Sensor Reheat up to 30 minutes up to 1 hour 30 minutes Time can be entered 10 second intervals up to 5 mins then 1 min intervals. 3 Time / Weight Timer Press ☛ Cooking will start. The time in the display window will count down.
To Reheat / Defrost / Cook by Micro Power and Time Reheat by setting Power and Time –– Frozen Convenience Foods Item Frozen (pre-cooked) Approx. Time (in minutes) Instruction BREAD & BAKED PRODUCTS Bread 1 slice 1 loaf (700 g) 6 rolls MED HIGH MED HIGH MEDIUM 15 - 20 sec 2-3 2-3 Do not let bread get hot, or it will become rubbery and dry out. Remove whole loaf from original wrapper. Place on paper towel to absorb moisture. Cheesecake (450 g) DEFROST 2-3 Remove from container. Defrost on plate.
To Defrost Use of Accessory: Turbo Defrost This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood by weight. Operation & Hints Ceramic Tray Micro Power Turbo Defrost Combination Grill Convection 2 Level Convection 1 Press 2 Set Weight Auto Menu Temp./Menu Select Sensor Reheat Time / Weight Timer up to 3 kg Weight can be entered 0.1 kg intervals. Clock Recipe Prompting More Less Stop/Reset Quick Min.
To Defrost Defrost by Setting Time Time/ Weight Start Micro Power Press twice. Press. Set time. Preparation for Freezing: Defrosting Technique: 1. Remove from wrapper and set on a roasting rack in a dish on Ceramic Tray. 2. On Turbo Defrost, the oven will beep during defrosting. At the beep: Turn over all meat, poultry, fish and shellfish. Break apart stewing meat, chicken pieces and minced meat. Separate chops and hamburger patties.
To Cook on Grill There are two Grill settings available. Grill 1(High) is ideal for grilling meat, chicken and fish fillets. Grill 2 (Low) is ideal for grilling whole fish and oven baked chips and browning cheese and egg dishes. Use of Accessory: High Rack Place a heatproof glass or ceramic dish under the rack to catch any excess fat or meat juices. Operation & Hints Ceramic Tray 3 Place the food Place the food on High Rack.
To Cook on Convection 1 Level Convection: Just like a conventional oven, the convection oven has a heating element to give the dry heating needed to produce crisp, browned exteriors. Convection cooking has the addition of a fan to produce conventional results with a slightly reduced cooking time. Convection cooking temperatures range from 100˚C to 250˚C. Most conventional recipes will be suitable for use. Follow the minimum suggested cooking times and add additional time if required.
To Cook on Combination: Convection & Microwave Use of Accessory: There are 6 combination settings. To select the correct program for particular foods, refer to next page. Ceramic Tray Low Rack can be used for Combination cooking. Operation & Hints 1 2 Set Cooking Time Micro Power Turbo Defrost Combination Grill Convection 2 Level Convection ☛ COMB 1-6 and the program temperature appears in the display. Auto Menu Temp.
To Cook on Combination: Convection & Microwave When cooking by Combination, place dishes to be cooked on the Ceramic Tray. When roasting meat, the roasts may be placed directly on Low Rack. Sausages and rissoles may also be cooked in this way. Combination cooking is ideal for roasting meats, poultry and cooking cakes, pastries and slices. Combination cooking automatically alternates between Convection and Microwave heating.
To Reheat / Cook by Sensor Reheat / Auto Menu Use of Accessory: Sensor Reheat / Sensor Cook (Auto menu 1-9) This feature allows you to reheat/cook most of your favourite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels. The oven does it all automatically. Ceramic Tray Operation & Hints Sensor Cook (Auto Menu 1 - 9): 1 Sensor Reheat: Micro Power Turbo Defrost Combination Grill Convection 2 Level Convection Press Auto Menu Temp.
To Reheat / Cook by Sensor Reheat / Auto Menu SENSOR REHEAT (200 g - 1.2 kg) 6. RICE (1/2 cup - 3 cup) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● All foods must be pre-cooked. Foods should be at room or refrigerated temperatures. Stirrable foods are recommended. Place in a suitably sized dish (approximately 3/4 full). Dish should be covered with plastic wrap or a fitting lid. Stir food after removal from oven. Allow 2 to 3 minutes standing time. Do not reheat in foil or plastic containers.
To Cook by Auto Menu Use of Accessory: Weight Cook (Auto menu 10 - 18): Low Rack This feature allows you to cook most of your favourite foods by setting the weight. Operation & Hints Ceramic Tray 1 Press Micro Power Turbo Defrost Combination Grill Convection 2 Level Convection Auto Menu Temp./Menu Select Sensor Reheat 2 (Auto Menu 10 - 18) ☛ Category and “SET WEIGHT” appear in the display window. Time / Weight 3 Select Menu Set Weight Weight can be entered 0.1 kg intervals.
To Reheat / Cook by Sensor Reheat / Auto Menu 10. BEEF RARE / 11. BEEF MEDIUM (750 g - 3.0 kg) ● ● ● ● 15. PORK (750 g - 3.0 kg) ● Select roasts that are even in shape, if not, tie roasts with string to aid with even cooking. Place the beef fat side down on Low Rack, with a shallow dish underneath to collect drips. Turn the beef approximately halfway through cooking time. At the completion of cooking, wrap in aluminium foil and allow to stand for 10-15 minutes before carving. ● ● ● ● 12.
To Cook by Auto Menu • For chickens weighing more than 1.1kg, place potatoes around the outside of the rack. Brush with melted butter or oil. Add softer vegetables such as pumpkin and sweet potato after 1/3 of the cooking time. • There is no need to turn the chicken or vegetabeles for the cooking. If desired, baste the chicken and potatoes with melted butter halfway through cooking.
To Use Recipe Prompting Recipe Prompting helps you to cook by following the methods in the display window. 40 recipes are programmed. (Refer to the next page.) Press Turbo Defrost Combination Grill Convection 2 Level Convection Auto Menu Temp./Menu Select Sensor Reheat 2 Select Menu until the desired recipe appears in the display window. Time / Weight ☛ Recipes are arranged alphabetically. Timer Clock Recipe Prompting More Less Stop/Reset Quick Min.
To Use Recipe Prompting NOTE: Throughout Recipe Prompting, the oven will instruct you to set the cooking time and power level at each stage of the recipe. Set the instructed power level and cooking time using the Micro Power pad and Time / Weight Dial. These settings are a guide only. If you wish to change, the oven can accept a different power level and cooking time. For further information about cooking any of these recipes, refer to the cooking guide section.
Before Requesting Service ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL: The oven causes interference with my TV. Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryer, etc. It does not indicate a problem with your oven. Steam accumulates on the oven door and warm air comes from the oven vents. During cooking, steam and warm air are given off from the food.
Care of Your Microwave Oven AFTER CLEANING: Be sure to replace Roller Ring and Ceramic Tray in the proper position and press Stop/Reset Pad to clear the display window. BEFORE CLEANING: Unplug at socket of the oven. If impossible, leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on. Inside of the oven: Wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended. Do not use oven cleaners on the top of the oven.
