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Feature Diagram

Notes: 
1. The above illustration is for reference only.
2.  Oven accessories are including two metal trays and two wire racks. Other cooking utensils involved 

in the instructions should be purchased by you.

Metal Tray (×2)

1.  All cooking must use the metal tray. Food cannot be put 

directly on bottom plate.

2.  When using the metal tray, it must be placed in the 

shelf position.

3.  Take it out with thermal insulation gloves after use. 

To avoid scalding, do not press it with your hands.

4.  To avoid damaging the oven door, do not drag on the 

oven doors when handing.

5.  The maximum weight that can be placed on the metal tray 

is 6.5 lbs (3 k

g

) (include total weight of food and dish).

Bottom Plate

1. Clean oven after cooking is finished, and bottom plate is cooled.
2.  Do not cook directly on the bottom plate. Always place food on the 

metal tray or wire rack.

Steam Outlet

Oven Window

Door Handle

Lower Shelf Position

Upper Shelf Position

Convection Heater

Warning symbol

 (Hot surface )

Air Outlet

Power 

Supply Plug

 Door Hinges

When opening or closing 
the door, do not stretch 
your fingers inside the 

oven. 

LED Light

Air Outlet

Power 

Supply Cord

Door Safety Lock System 

(both sides)

To prevent injury, do not insert 
finger, knife, spoon or other objects 

into the latch hole.

Air Outlet

Warning Label

Air Inlet

Identification 

Plate

Wire Rack (×2)

1.  It can help to keep the base 

dry and drip water or fat into 
the metal tray. Wire rack 
cannot be used individually.
Always put on the metal tray.

2.  Always use thermal 

insulation gloves after 
cooking. Do not press 
directly to avoid scalding.

3.  The maximum weight 

that can be placed on the 
wire rack is 6 lbs 

(

2.7 k

g

)

 

(includes total weight of food 
and dish).

Menu/Warning Label

Attach menu/warning label 
according to the required language.

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Summary of Contents for HomeCHEF NU-SC180

Page 1: ...0AP PA0122 0 Printed in China Panasonic Appliances Microwave Oven Shanghai Co Ltd 2022 To register your product and for all other assistance please contact us via the web at http shop panasonic com support U S A Only Scan this code for product registration Scan to Find Recipes F0003CF00AP_EN_20220122 indd cover1 F0003CF00AP_EN_20220122 indd cover1 2022 1 22 14 30 45 2022 1 22 14 30 45 ...

Page 2: ...team Shot Setting 21 One Push Setting 22 Child Safety Lock Setting 23 Auto Cook Setting and Menus 24 37 Reheating Chart 38 39 Cooking Chart 39 41 Sanitizing Utensils 42 Sanitizing Baby Bottles 43 Oven Cleaning Setting 44 47 Cleaning Deodorization 44 Cleaning Cavity 45 Cleaning System 46 Cleaning with Citric Acid 47 Care of Your Oven 48 Shop Accessories 49 Before Requesting Service 49 51 Limited Wa...

Page 3: ...fy the oven yourself Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Convection Steam Oven Read the manual carefully and keep it properly 6 When the oven works abnormally do not continue using it 7 Once finding any crack or notch on the water tank do not use the product as water leakage can lead to electric leakage or electric shock 8 When the socket hole gets loose or the power supply cord or plug is damage...

Page 4: ...the product Allow 8 inch 20 cm of space on the top of the oven reserve a gap not smaller than 2 inch 5 cm from the right wall a gap not smaller than 2 inch 5 cm from the left wall and a gap not less than 4 inch 10 cm from the back wall Do not block the ventilation opening Keep the environment clean and prevent roaches and other insects from entering the product a Do not block the air inlet and out...

Page 5: ...es Pay attention to the following items during cooking a Prevent over heating otherwise the liquid may suddenly boil and splash to scald you when you take out the food b When you heat liquid food the liquid should be loaded to at least eighty percent of the container capacity otherwise a small amount of heated liquids may suddenly splash due to boiling c Stir the food before or during the heating ...

Page 6: ...er shelf position Steam Med Steam is used for heating to complete cooking Steaming various seafood poultry meat vegetables rice and Chinese desserts Since steam is generated during cooking the cover plastic wrap cannot be used in the heating process For individual dishes that require the plastic wrap see the recipes One level cooking lower shelf position Two levels cooking upper and lower shelf po...

Page 7: ... sprinkled with dark spices before baking Piercing The skin or membrane on some foods will cause steam to build up during cooking These foods must be pierced or a strip of skin should be peeled off before cooking to allow the steam to escape It has a good performance during Conv Bake Potatoes pierced with a fork Sausages scratched smoked sausages Pierce the casing with a fork Rotating and repositi...

Page 8: ...e metal tray or wire rack Steam Outlet Oven Window Door Handle Lower Shelf Position Upper Shelf Position Convection Heater Warning symbol Hot surface Air Outlet Power Supply Plug Door Hinges When opening or closing the door do not stretch your fingers inside the oven LED Light Air Outlet Power Supply Cord Door Safety Lock System both sides To prevent injury do not insert finger knife spoon or othe...

Page 9: ...ontrol Panel Integrated Water Tank 1 Water tank and drip tray are parts of integrated water tank 2 Take integrated water tank out from package before using according to figure 1 Then install it to the lower side 3 To remove the drip tray hold with both hands and gently ease forward 4 Always clean the integrated water tank 5 Ensure the water tank is closed tightly and securely positioned otherwise ...

Page 10: ...d Heat proof treatment higher than setting temperature can be used Note Wood and bamboo container paper containers that have undergone Heat proof treatment can be used Plastic wrap Note Plastic wrap will melt under a high temperature They can be used for constant temperature fermentation Note Do not use without special instructions Aluminum foil Heat proof silica gel container Notes 1 Accessories ...

Page 11: ...r Icon G Steam Shot Icon H Child Safety Lock I Preheat Icon J Preheat End Icon Mode Two modes of steam cooking Steam Med See page 13 Steam High See page 13 Slow Cook See page 14 Airfry See page 15 Ferment See page 16 Conv Bake See page 17 18 Steam Conv See page 19 20 Auto Program See page 24 37 Stop Reset button Start Set button Select button F0003CF00AP_EN_20220122 indd 11 F0003CF00AP_EN_20220122...

Page 12: ...ess button for a long time you can fast forward or rewind of time setting Beep Sound Times Results None Did not or could not accept the instruction Once Accept the instruction Twice Between programmed stages to prompt turn over stir rearrange foods or error message during cooking Three times After preheating for manual setting Long time beeps After preheating for auto program setting Five times En...

Page 13: ...oking time by pressing Select button Example 5 minutes Press Start button Cooking will start The time in the display window will count down Mode Suitable kinds of foods Steam High Meat Seafood Root Vegetables etc Steam Med Bun Shrimp Chicken Breast etc Notes 1 Fill the tank with water before using The max volume is 3 cups 800 ml 2 Max time for Steam Med is 1 hour 3 Max time for Steam High is 30 mi...

Page 14: ...low Cook mode Set desired cooking time by pressing Select button Setting time range from 1 hour and 30 minutes to 3 hours One shift time is 30 minutes Example 1 hour 30 minutes Press Start button Cooking will start The cooking time in the display window will count down Notes 1 Fill the tank with water before using 2 This mode is suitable for small soup bowl If you stew food using large capacity co...

Page 15: ...food in the according shelf position quickly Set desired cooking time by pressing Select button Maximum setting time is 1 hour 30 minutes Example 5 minutes Press Start button The cooking time in the display window will count down You can adjust the cooking time while cooking Pressing the Select button can increase or decrease the cooking time in 1 minute increments up to 10 minutes Note To ensure ...

Page 16: ...emperature 3 Steam Shot function can be used when you need steam in fermentation Please refer to page 21 Place food in the container or directly on the metal tray in the according shelf position Press Select button to choose Ferment Press Set button to set Ferment Set desired fermentation temperature by pressing Select button You can set 85 F 30 C and 100 F 40 C Default temperature is 85 F 30 C Ex...

Page 17: ...y pressing Select button Temperatures refer to below and default temperature is 350 F 180 C 215 F 100 C 230 F 110 C 250 F 120 C 270 F 130 C 285 F 140 C 300 F 150 C 325 F 160 C 340 F 170 C 350 F 180 C 375 F 190 C 400 F 200 C 410 F 210 C 425 F 220 C 445 F 230 C Example 445 F 230 C Press Set button to set desired temperature Set desired cooking time by pressing Select button Maximum Conv Bake time is...

Page 18: ...eat You can adjust the desired temperature by pressing Select button during preheating After preheating the oven will beep three times and the icon appears to inform preheat is done Open the door and place accessory with food in the upper and lower shelf position quickly Set desired cooking time by pressing Select button Maximum Conv Bake time is 1 hour and 30 minutes Example 5 minutes Press Start...

Page 19: ...ode Without Preheat Set desired cooking temperature by pressing Select button Temperatures refer to below and default temperature is 375 F 190 C 375 F 190 C 400 F 200 C 410 F 210 C 425 F 220 C 445 F 230 C Example 445 F 230 C Press Set button to set desired temperature Set desired cooking time by pressing Select button Maximum setting time is 1 hour Example 5 minutes Press Start button The cooking ...

Page 20: ...e desired temperature by pressing Select button during preheating After preheating the oven will beep three times and the icon appears to inform preheat is done Open the door and place accessory with food in the according shelf position quickly Set desired cooking time by pressing Select button Maximum setting time is 1 hour Example 5 minutes Press Start button The cooking time in the display wind...

Page 21: ...en heating starts For cooking cakes after preheating please add steam half way through total heating time Notes 1 Fill the tank with water before using 2 Steam shot is not available during preheating of Conv Bake mode 3 The original Conv Bake or Ferment cooking time still counts down when setting steam shot Cooking in Conv Bake mode Press button 2 seconds and add steam 1 minute will appears in the...

Page 22: ...ess Start Set button and saved program appears in the display window Example Cancel saved Steam High for 3 minutes Press the button 2 seconds and cancel one push setting Notes 1 will flash in the display window after finishing Press Stop Reset button if you do not want to save program as one push setting 2 If one push setting is saved will display in the display window 3 Only one program can be se...

Page 23: ...You can set Child Safety Lock when shows in display window Note To set or cancel child safety lock should be pressed within 10 seconds To set Press 3 times appears in the display window To cancel Press 3 times appears in the display window F0003CF00AP_EN_20220122 indd 23 F0003CF00AP_EN_20220122 indd 23 2022 1 22 14 30 52 2022 1 22 14 30 52 ...

Page 24: ...Program Press Select button to select a desired cooking menu number See page 26 Example No 5 Steamed Fresh Vegetables Press Set button to set cooking menu number Note If you choose the 6 8 9 12 menus skip the 4th and 5th steps Press Select button to set a desired Weight Serving Level Note If you choose the No 3 No 4 and No 7 menus select level according to weight If you choose the No 2 menu select...

Page 25: ...Weight or Level Note If you set the No 13 menu select a desired weight Example 2 levels Press Start button to preheat Notes If you set the No 18 menu put dough into the oven and press Start to fermentation Take dough out when beep sound is heard and then press Start button again to preheat After preheating the oven will beep long time and the icon appears to inform preheat is done Place accessory ...

Page 26: ...levels 12 pcs P 31 8 Chinese White Sliced Chicken 36 oz 1000 g P 31 9 Stewed Ribs Soup 2 4 serves P 32 10 Fried Shrimp with Bread Crumbs 1 level 16 pcs 2 levels 32 pcs P 32 11 Fried Fish Fillets 1 level 12 pcs 2 levels 24 pcs P 33 12 Home made Yoghurt 4 8 cups P 33 13 Barbecue Pork 14 oz 400 g 22 oz 600 g 28 oz 800 g P 34 14 Teriyaki Chicken Wings 1 level 12 pcs 2 levels 24 pcs P 34 15 Egg Tarts 1...

Page 27: ...gent before using citric acid cleaning 2 All seasonings in this book is only for your reference 3 Accessories placement see the table below 4 No 19 Sanitizing Utensils and No 20 Sanitizing Baby Bottles Kills 99 99 of Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538 Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 and Candida albicans ATCC 14053 when used as directed The test results are provided by an independent test lab EPA EST 9316...

Page 28: ...tional Steam Med cooking time by manually setting according to your preference Auto Cook Setting and Menus continued Steamed Egg 1 3 4 6 serves 2 Ingredients egg 2 about 2 oz 50 g an egg without shell warm water about 100 F 40 C cup 180 ml Seasonings light soy sauce tsp cooking wine tsp salt taste sesame oil drops Container Soup bowl metal tray wire rack lower shelf integrated water tank Method 1 ...

Page 29: ...n 4 Fill water tank 5 Select Auto Program No 3 and level then press Start to cook 6 Take out after cooking Notes 1 The ingredients listed includes proportions for 9 pieces of 1 level Cooking for other weights calculate ingredients in proportion Each level can put 9 pieces when cooking 2 levels Place metal tray in the upper and lower shelf position then you select 2 levels 2 When the cavity gets ov...

Page 30: ...t then press Start to cook Note This program is only suitable for leafy vegetables or root vegetables Keep the vegetables as flat as possible when placing them avoid stacking Steamed Sweet Potato Cubes 2 6 oz 50 150 g 6 Ingredient sweet potatoes 2 6 oz 50 150 g Container Metal tray wire rack lower shelf integrated water tank Method 1 Clean peel and dice sweet potatoes into small cubes 2 Place swee...

Page 31: ...nger oil Steamed Scallop with Mashed Garlic 1 level 2 levels 7 Ingredients scallop 6 pcs about 4 5 oz 120 g each vermicelli noodles 1 oz 25 g mashed garlic 3 tbsps chopped green onion 1 tbsps sliced red pepper tbsp Seasonings oil 4 tbsps cooking wine 1 tbsp seasoned soy sauce 2 tbsps Container Metal tray wire rack lower shelf integrated water tank Method 1 Remove any sand and clean the scallop rem...

Page 32: ...mp with Bread Crumbs 1 level 2 levels 10 Ingredients shelled shrimps 14 oz 400 g about 16 pcs beaten egg 1 tbsp bread crumbs cup 40 g shredded ginger tbsp Seasonings oil 3 tbsps salt taste cooking wine tbsp Container Metal tray lower shelf Method 1 Remove head shells and devein shrimps Only leave the tail and the shell of the first joint Add shredded ginger salt and cooking wine for marinating 2 P...

Page 33: ...and select 2 levels 2 If fish fillet is thick add Conv Bake time manually according to the condition 3 Thin fish fillet is recommend for getting a better color performance Home made Yoghurt 4 8 cups 12 Note This auto program will run for 5 hours Ingredients weight 4 cups 8 cups milk 2 cups 475 g 4 cups 950 g yoghurt 2 oz 60 g 4 oz 120 g 0 2 Quart cup 4 Metal tray lower shelf Method 1 Pour milk in ...

Page 34: ...gredients listed in this recipe are for 14 oz 400 g pork shoulder For multiple weights calculate the material quantities according to the proportion 2 When cooking 28 oz 800 g barbecue pork place 2 wire racks on the 2 metal trays with 14 oz 400 g pork shoulder respectively Then put them in the upper and lower shelf position and select 28 oz 800 g 3 Close oven door is recommended to keep cavity tem...

Page 35: ...elf positions and select 2 levels 1 level 9 pcs Cookies 1 level 2 levels 16 Ingredients unsalted butter 6 oz 160 g cake flour 1 cup 155 g icing sugar 1 2 oz 35 g salt a pinch corn starch 5 tbsps milk powder 3 tbsps Container Metal tray upper and lower shelf Method 1 Take unsalted butter out in advance soften it at room temperature add icing sugar and salt and stir with eggbeater until it is fluffy...

Page 36: ...and let stand naturally until soft Open vanilla bean and take vanilla seeds out for later use 2 Stir together cream cheese sugar and vanilla seed in a mixer then beat until the texture is smooth 3 Stir soften unsalted butter and sour cream well after each addition 4 Mix whole egg liquid and egg yolk with 3 times to add in stir thoroughly after each addition 5 Add the sifted corn starch and stir qu...

Page 37: ...iner with promoting beeps Then press Start to preheat 4 Drizzle lightly cake flour on the work surface then flatten the dough with hands to allow inside air to escape 5 Place baking paper in the metal tray Roll out the dough in about 8 inches 20 cm diameter round and transfer to metal tray Then lift the dough and give it a quarter turn 6 Prick the base and apply tomato paste sprinkle with half moz...

Page 38: ... lower shelf Steam High about 9 to 10 minutes Chicken Wings about 10 5 oz 300 g 10 pcs lower shelf 375 F 190 C Steam Conv without preheat about 11 to 12 minutes Vegetable 7 oz 14 oz 200 g 400 g 1 dish lower shelf Steam Med about 7 to 9 minutes Chilled Beverage Porridge Soup Milk 1 cup 2 cups 250 ml 500 ml lower shelf aluminum foil Steam Med about 7 to 8 minutes Porridge 7 oz 9 oz 200 g 250 g 1 bow...

Page 39: ...s 9 oz 250 g lower shelf 350 F 180 C Conv Bake with preheat about 12 minutes All kinds of frozen kebabs sold in the market You need defrost first Roasted Vegetables 12 oz 350 g lower shelf 425 F 220 C Conv Bake with preheat about 14 to 16 minutes Other root vegetables such as eggplants green peppers carrots potatoes and asparagus should wash and cut into appropriate sizes Add crushed black pepper ...

Page 40: ...s lower shelf 410 F 210 C Conv Bake with preheat about 7 to 9 minutes Dry short ribs drizzle salt and chop black pepper for marinate a few moment Fried Frozen Hash Browns 9 oz 250 g 4 pcs lower shelf 425 F 220 C Conv Bake with preheat about 18 to 20 minutes Cook directly without defrosting Different potatoes products need different cooking time depends on the pre fried extent and thickness conduct...

Page 41: ...en Pizza 1 pc 11 oz 320 g lower shelf 445 F 230 C Conv Bake with preheat about 15 to 16 minutes All kinds of frozen pizza sold in the market Baked Sausage 14 oz 400 g 6 pcs lower shelf 375 F 190 C Conv Bake with preheat about 14 to 16 minutes Sold in the market Grease bake barbecue sauce or your favorite sauce Cut with knife to avoid bursting Defrost Minced Meat 14 oz 18 oz 400 g 500 g lower shelf...

Page 42: ... 19 appear in the display window Press Start button once Notes 1 High temperature will occur when using steam to wash dishes All dishes must be heat proof for over 270 F 130 C before using this function 2 Fill the tank with water before using 3 When the cavity overheats U50 will appear in the display window Please wait until the cavity has cooled down and continue to clean the utensils after U50 d...

Page 43: ...once Notes 1 High temperature will occur when using steam to wash feeding bottles All bottles and accessories must be heat proof temperature over 230 F 110 C before using this function 2 Fill the tank with water before using 3 When the cavity overheats U50 will appear in the display window Please wait until the cavity has cooled down and continue to clean the feeding bottles after U50 disappears 4...

Page 44: ...ance cleaning the oven please empty the oven and wipe inside dirt Select Auto Program by pressing Select button Press Set button to set Auto Program Press Select button until 21 appear in the display window Press Start button once F0003CF00AP_EN_20220122 indd 44 F0003CF00AP_EN_20220122 indd 44 2022 1 22 14 30 58 2022 1 22 14 30 58 ...

Page 45: ...Set button to set Auto Program Press Select button until 22 appear in the display window Press Start button once Oven Cleaning Setting continued Notes 1 Fill the tank with water before using 2 After cleaning open the door and wipe it clean with a damp cloth F0003CF00AP_EN_20220122 indd 45 F0003CF00AP_EN_20220122 indd 45 2022 1 22 14 30 58 2022 1 22 14 30 58 ...

Page 46: ...ore using and remove the water from the drip tray Press Set button to set Auto Program Press Select button until 23 appear in the display window Press Start button once Oven Cleaning Setting continued Notes 1 Do not remove the integrated water tank when using this function 2 Wash the drip tray clean after cleaning F0003CF00AP_EN_20220122 indd 46 F0003CF00AP_EN_20220122 indd 46 2022 1 22 14 30 58 2...

Page 47: ...Auto Program by pressing Select button Press Set button to set Auto Program Note Empty the drip tray and check prepared detergent in the water tank Press Select button until 24 appear in the display window Press Start button once After the program is automatically paused you can remove water in drip tray and clean the water tank then fill the tank with water Press Start button once Program will co...

Page 48: ...d Clean the oven after it is completely cold Clean the door and oven window with a soft and damp cloth Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty Do not use harsh and abrasive cleaners to clean the oven window since they can scratch the surface which may result in shattering of the glass If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door wipe with a soft cloth This may ...

Page 49: ...rely Start Set button was not pressed after programming Press Start Set button Another program has already been entered into the oven Press Stop Reset button to cancel the previous program and program again The program has not been entered correctly Program again according to the operating instructions Stop Reset button has been pressed accidentally Program oven again Before Requesting Service Pur...

Page 50: ... and clean with a wring cloth After using steam function or cleaning pour out the water from the drip tray and wipe with a sponge No steam Check whether the water tank has water Fully fill the water tank and properly install it Check whether the integrated water tank is installed correctly in place U14 appears in the display window The water tank lacks water Even it is full of water U14 will appea...

Page 51: ... the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven however it is not recommended The oven has an odor and generates smoke when using Conv Bake and Steam Conv function It is essential that your oven is wiped out regularly particularly after cooking by Conv Bake and Steam Conv Any fat and grease that builds up on the roof and walls of the oven will begin to smoke if not cleaned The fan motor ...

Page 52: ...date information IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or w...

Page 53: ... 5490 PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Product registration is not mandatory Failure to complete the form does not affect the consumer s warranty rights Shop Accessories for all your Panasonic gear Go to http shop panasonic com support Get everything you need to get the most out of your Panasonic products Accessories Parts for your Camera Pho...

Page 54: ...7 1 lbs 12 3 kg Without accessories Specifications subject to change without notice User s Record Scan this code for product registration The serial number of this product may be found on the back side of the oven or on the left side of the control panel You should note the model number and the serial number of this oven in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purc...

Page 55: ...rporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza Newark New Jersey 07102 Panasonic Appliances Microwave Oven Shanghai Co Ltd Website http shop panasonic com support F0003CF00AP_EN_20220122 indd 55 F0003CF00AP_EN_20220122 indd 55 2022 1 22 14 30 59 2022 1 22 14 30 59 ...

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