Operating Instructions Microwave/Convection Oven Model NN-C994S Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. Under normal conditions, the oven will not operate with the door open. (b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
Important Safety Instructions (d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. 17. To avoid the possible risk of a burn, the appliance must not be used in areas such as island-type countertops where the rear surfaces would be exposed to user contact and the appliance must be placed more than 92 cm above the floor.
Installation and Grounding Instructions Examine Your Oven Wiring Requirements Unpack the 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 oven is damaged. DO NOT install if the oven is damaged. 1. The oven must be on a SEPARATE CIRCUIT. No other appliance should share the circuit with the microwave oven.
Utensils Food 1. MICROWAVE BROWNING DISHES or GRILLS are designed for microwave cooking only. Do not use on browning cycle or on rack. Preheating times vary depending on the size of the browning dish and food being cooked. Always follow instructions provided by the browning dish or grill manufacturer. DO NOT PREHEAT THE BROWNING DISH FOR MORE THAN 6 MINUTES in the microwave. 2. METAL CONTAINERS or dishes with metallic trim should not be used during Microwave or Combination cooking.
Outline Diagram 3 5 1 Door Release Button 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 Pad is pressed. The oven light will turn on, and remain on, whenever the door is opened.
Control Panel Microwave Power Select Pad Popcorn Pad Sensor Reheat Pad Broil Pad Combination Pad Bake Pad Menu Action Screen Display Sensor Cooking Pad Auto Convection Pad Temperature Select Dial Time/Weight Select Dial Inverter Turbo Defrost Pad Keep Warm Pad Timer Pad Clock Pad More/Less Pads Start Pad One tap allows oven to begin functioning. If the door is opened or the Stop/Reset Pad is tapped once during oven operation, Start Pad must be pressed again to restart the oven.
Functions The unique function feature of your PANASONIC microwave oven allows you to set the non-cooking features of your oven, such as LANGUAGE CHOICE (ENGLISH, SPANISH OR FRENCH) MENU ACTION ON/OFF, Lb/kg CHOICE. (see below) The functions should be programmed directly after plugging the oven in. LANGUAGE CHOICE The oven has English, French and Spanish displays. The default setting is English.
Clock Setting 2. Enter the time of day by Time/Weight Select Dial. 1. Press Clock Pad. 3. Press Clock Pad. Notes: 1. You can use the oven without setting the clock. 2. The oven uses a 12-hour clock. 3. To reset the time of day, repeat steps 1 to 3 above. 4. The clock will keep the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied. Quick Min Function This feature allows you to set cooking time easily instead of using Number Pads or add extra cooking time. To Set Cooking Time: 1.
To Set Inverter Turbo Defrost Use to Defrost meat, poultry or seafood by using the weight on the package. 1. Press Inverter Turbo Defrost Pad. 2. Set the weight of food. 3. Press Start Pad. • The recommended maximum weight for meat is 1.8 kg (4 lb); poultry, 2.7 kg (6 lb) and seafood, 1.4 kg (3 lb). • The weight for Inverter Turbo Defrost can be programmed to up to 3.0 kg (6 lb). Microwave Power & Time Selection How do I program Power and Time? How to program Reheating/Cooking: 1.
Bake with Time Selection Note: Before using the BAKE, COMBINATION or BROIL functions for the first time, wash the interior with a soapy cloth, then operate the oven without food on BAKE for 20 minutes at 230°C (450°F). This will allow the oil that is used for rust protection to be burned off. The oven door and exterior will become hot during BAKE, COMBINATION and BROIL. Please handle the door carefully.
Broiling with Time Selection Most broil items require preheating the oven. Place the Oven Rack on the Ceramic Tray. Follow these steps. 1. Press Broil Pad. 2. Press Start Pad. ☛ Preheating will start. • During preheating, “P” appears in the screen. Do not open the door. • When preheating is completed, the oven will beep three times and “P END” will appear in the screen. • If the oven door is not opened after preheating, the temperature will be maintained for 30 minutes.
To Use Sensor Reheat (by Microwave) 1. Press Sensor Reheat Pad. 2. Press Start Pad. ☛ Reheating will start. • Stand time or a power level can be programmed after Sensor Reheat, selected. • Sensor Reheat is not suitable for pastry, bread, soup or beverages. To Use Sensor Cooking (by Microwave/Combination) This feature allows you to cook most of your favourite foods without knowing the quantity or having to select cooking time and power. The oven does it all automatically. 1. Select the desired Category.
Auto Convection (by Combination) This feature allows you to cook beef, pork and whole chicken by setting the weight. 1. Select desired category. 2. Set the weight. 3. Press Start Pad. ☛ Cooking will start. • When the weight has been entered, the cooking time will be automatically determined. • The maximum weight that can be programmed is Chicken Pieces 1 kg (2.0 lb) Whole Chicken - 3.0 kg (6 lb) Beef/Pork - 2.
To Set Timer (To use as a kitchen timer) 2. Enter the length of time to be counted down (up to 1 hour 30 minutes). • For delayed start (2 or 3 programs): e.g. TIMER ➔ 80 min ➔ P10 ➔ 5 min ➔ P6 ➔ 20 min ➔ START 1. Press Timer Pad. 3. Press Start Pad. ☛ The time will count down without oven operating. • For standing time (2 or 3 programs): e.g. P3 ➔ 25 min ➔ TIMER ➔ 7 min ➔ START Care of Your Microwave/Convection Oven 1. Turn the oven off before cleaning. Make sure parts are cool. 2.
Warranty & Service Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. Microwave Ovens - Two (2) years, parts and labour (Carry-in Service). Additional three (3) year warranty on the magnetron (parts only, labour extra).
