Panasonic NN-DF38PB Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Model No. NN-DF38PB

Household Use Only

Operating Instructions

Combination Microwave Oven

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Page 1: ...usehold Use Only Operating Instructions Combination Microwave Oven Scan the QR code for more recipes https www panasonic com nn df38p df37p IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP...

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Page 3: ...g the door After checking the progress of the foods Press the Start Set pad to continue the cooking time Failure to follow the instructions given in this manual may affect the recipe result and in som...

Page 4: ...efrosting 39 40 Defrosting Guidelines 41 Defrosting Charts 42 43 Grilling 44 45 CONTENTS Safety Instructions 6 11 Disposal of Old Equipment 12 Important Safety Instructions 12 13 Before Using Your Ove...

Page 5: ...Using the Add Time Function 58 Defrost 59 61 Auto Sensor Programs 62 66 Auto Cook Programs 67 71 Cleaning Setting 72 Cooking and Reheating Guidelines 73 74 Reheating Charts 75 80 Cooking Charts 81 85...

Page 6: ...ss than 8 years Children shall not play with the appliance 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 cir...

Page 7: ...or gas cooker range WARNING 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 t...

Page 8: ...ended to be used in household applications only When heating liquids e g soup sauces and beverages in your oven overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling This...

Page 9: ...condition could lead to deterioration of surfaces that could affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation WARNING The accessible parts may become hot in Grill Oven an...

Page 10: ...inside surfaces of the oven will be very hot Care should be taken to avoid touching the heating element inside the oven To prevent burns care should be taken to avoid touching the inside surfaces of t...

Page 11: ...a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut out this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device such as a timer or connected to a circuit that is regularly switc...

Page 12: ...licable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation Only for European Union and Countries with Recycling Systems Important Safety Instructions Please read carefully an...

Page 13: ...e Important Safety Instructions 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 co...

Page 14: ...used for rust protection to be burned off This is the only time that the oven is operated completely empty except when preheating Caution Hot Surfaces Exterior oven surfaces including air vents on th...

Page 15: ...ergent may be used if they get very dirty The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended 2 When the oven door opens do not drag the container over the door window and the load on the door...

Page 16: ...n openings 6 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 preven...

Page 17: ...844 3899 can recommend an engineer Warning 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 prote...

Page 18: ...the oven with less than 200 g of food on a manual Eco Combi program The maximum weight that can be used on the oven accessories is 3 2 kg Failure to use the accessories correctly could damage your ove...

Page 19: ...ils on the accessories as this will damage the non stick surface 2 After use wash the accessories in hot soapy water and rinse in hot water Do not use any abrasive cleaning substances or scouring pads...

Page 20: ...on or other object into the latch hole r Power supply plug t Power supply cord y Warning symbol u Warning label i Grill elements o LED lights The oven lamp lights as soon as the oven door is opened a...

Page 21: ...ended cooking times are exceeded the food will be spoiled and in extreme circumstances could catch fire and possibly damage the interior of the oven Small Quantities of Food Take care when heating sma...

Page 22: ...er level Do not leave a conventional meat thermometer in the oven when microwaving Boiled Eggs Eggs in their shell and whole hardboiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may expl...

Page 23: ...ket instructions have been followed always check the food is piping hot before serving and if in doubt return your food to the oven for further heating Standing Time Standing time refers to the period...

Page 24: ...must be shaken thoroughly before checking the temperature The lid must also be removed from babies food jars the contents must also be stirred or shaken before the temperature is checked This should b...

Page 25: ...s and foods high in these will cook more quickly Microwaves can only penetrate to a depth of 4 5 cm and as heat spreads through the food by conduction just as in a Microwaving Principles traditional o...

Page 26: ...t A beep sounds when a key is tapped If this beep does not sound you may have turned off the beep choice you can turn it on by tapping Start set Pad once then tapping after first plugged in see page 3...

Page 27: ...ction Select the power time weight temperature or auto menu by tapping 2 Add Time Selection Use the pad for the Add Time Function see page 58 3 More Less Selection To set more less for auto sensor pro...

Page 28: ...se foods e g meat jacket potatoes and cakes require a standing time inside or outside of the oven after cooking to allow heat to finish conducting through the food Meat Joints Stand for 15 minutes wra...

Page 29: ...ffect the cooking and reheating times A quantity of food spread in a bigger dish cooks and reheats more quickly General Guidelines Quantity Small quantities cook faster than large quantities also smal...

Page 30: ...poultry should be turned after half the cooking time Liquids All liquids must be stirred before during and after heating Water especially must be stirred before and during heating to avoid eruption D...

Page 31: ...e dish then stand the measuring jug on top of the empty dish 3 Heat on 1000 W for 1 minute If the dish is suitable for microwaving it will remain cool whilst the water in the jug will begin to feel wa...

Page 32: ...d crystal which may crack or arc 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 Grill Oven or Eco...

Page 33: ...den dishes in your microwave Do not use on any cooking mode 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 c...

Page 34: ...s custards choux pastry caramel meat fish Baking cakes without colour No preheating Containers Use your own Pyrex dishes plates or bowls directly on the base of the oven Microwaveable no metal GRILL A...

Page 35: ...tin can be used on Enamel Shelf in lower or upper shelf positions Or place foods directly on Enamel shelf or Wire Rack with heatproof dishes underneath Do not place foods directly on base of oven Eco...

Page 36: ...window 4 Tap the Start Set pad to start The time in the display will count down The oven will beep at the end of the program The oven is now ready to use Grill elements and oven will be hot Caution Th...

Page 37: ...de changes to OFF 3 After setting tap Stop Cancel pad to exit 1 The choice can be selected only when you plug in the oven 2 Tap Up Down Selection pad it will revert to initial mode Note The oven has b...

Page 38: ...Start Set pad and Stop Cancel pad must be tapped 3 times within a 10 second period Child Lock can be set when 0 is displayed Note Using this system will make the oven controls inoperable however the...

Page 39: ...Set pad to confirm the selection 4 Select the cooking time by tapping the Maximum cooking time for 1000 W is 30 minutes and for other power levels it is 1 hour 30 minutes 5 Tap the Start Set pad to s...

Page 40: ...lease refer to defrost chart on pages 42 43 5 For multi stage cooking refer to pages 51 53 6 Standing time can be programmed after microwave power and time setting Refer to using the timer pages 56 57...

Page 41: ...and joints of meat By selecting the 270 W 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 reas...

Page 42: ...rioche 1 3 30 g 270 W 1 2 mins 5 mins 100 g 270 W 2 3 mins 5 mins Butter 1 250 g 270 W 2 3 mins 30 secs 15 mins Cheese Quark 1 250 g 270 W 12 14 mins 10 mins Fish whole 1 500 g 270 W 10 12 mins 15 min...

Page 43: ...5 mins Shrimps prawns 2 200 g 270 W 9 11 mins 10 mins Desserts Black Forest 3 600 g 270 W 10 mins 15 mins Chocolate fondant 3 1 pce 500 g 300 W 3 mins 10 mins Victoria sandwich cake 3 400 g 270 W 6 7...

Page 44: ...h Grill 2 Medium Grill 1 Low 3 Tap the Start Set pad to confirm the selection 4 Tap the Start Set pad to preheat A P will appear and flash in the display window When the oven is preheated the oven wil...

Page 45: ...the oven walls and floor are wiped with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease 10 When using the grill to cook foods the cooking times will be similar to traditional grilling Oven A...

Page 46: ...emperature The oven starts at 180 C and the temperature will count up in 10 C stages up to 200 C then back to 30 C 3 Tap the Start Set pad to confirm the selection 4 Tap the Start Set pad to preheat e...

Page 47: ...eating if required Tap Oven pad once to indicate the temperature in the display window You can change the temperature except 30 60 C by tapping the While the temperature is recalled in the display win...

Page 48: ...programming of the most commonly used temperatures your oven will start at 180 C and count up in 10 C stages to 200 C then back to 30 C Food is generally cooked uncovered unless it is stated in the i...

Page 49: ...red Eco Combi Level Eco Combi Type Uses Eco Combi 3 Grill 3 MW 440 W Breaded chicken ready meal with gratin tops meat pies and pastries Eco Combi 2 Grill 3 MW 300 W Eco Combi 1 Grill 2 MW 300 W 1 Tap...

Page 50: ...n will continue to count down the remaining cooking time Do not use plastic microwave containers on Eco Combi programs unless suitable for Eco Combi cooking Dishes must be able to withstand the heat o...

Page 51: ...d to confirm the selection 4 Select the cooking time by tapping the 5 Select desired Function 6 Tap the until the power you require appears in the display window 7 Tap the Start Set pad to confirm the...

Page 52: ...Start Set pad to confirm the selection 4 Select the cooking time to 4 minutes by tapping the 5 Tap Micro Power pad once 6 Tap the to select 440 W 7 Tap the Start Set pad to confirm the selection 8 Sel...

Page 53: ...tapping the 8 Tap the Start Set pad to start The cooking program will start and the time in the display will count down Note 1 For three stage cooking enter another cooking program before pressing th...

Page 54: ...he display window will continue to count down 3 If the programmed delay time exceeds one hour the time will count down in units of minutes If less than one hour the time will count down in units of se...

Page 55: ...ng the 3 Tap Micro Power pad once 4 Tap the Start Set pad to confirm the selection 5 Set the cooking time to 10 minutes by tapping the 6 Tap Micro Power pad once 7 Tap the to select 300 W 8 Tap the St...

Page 56: ...down 3 If the programmed standing time exceeds one hour the time will count down in units of minutes If less than one hour the time will count down in units of seconds 4 This feature may also be used...

Page 57: ...pad to confirm the selection 3 Set the cooking time to 4 minutes by tapping the 4 Tap Timer pad once 5 Set the standing time to 5 minutes by tapping the 6 Tap Micro Power pad once 7 Tap the Start Set...

Page 58: ...er 1000 W 30 minutes Other microwave powers Grill 1 hour and 30 minutes Oven 30 60 C Timer 9 hours Oven 70 200 C 1 hour and 30 minutes Eco Combi 1 hour and 30 minutes Note 1 This function is only avai...

Page 59: ...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 Turn Turn or break up Or shield 1st Beep 1st Beep 2nd Beep Note 1 Check food...

Page 60: ...n 10 g steps 5 Tap the Start Set pad to start No Program Weight Placement Instructions 1 Meat Items 200 g 1200 g Base of oven To defrost small pieces of meat chicken portions chops steaks minced meat...

Page 61: ...mall items which are required for immediate use they may feel warm straight after defrosting Loaves can also be defrosted on this program but these will require standing time to allow the centre to th...

Page 62: ...crease in steam emission is detected by a humidity sensor in the oven This acts as a signal for the oven to calculate how much longer the food needs to cook The remaining cooking time will appear in t...

Page 63: ...ld not be opened before the time appears in the display window 5 To prevent any mistakes during Auto Sensor programs ensure that base of oven and the container are dry 6 The room temperature should no...

Page 64: ...ish in a thin sauce may require longer cooking This program is not suitable for starchy food such as rice noodles or potatoes 5 Frozen Meal 200 g 1000 g Base of oven To reheat a frozen precooked meal...

Page 65: ...with high water content such as spinach or tomatoes do not add water Cover with cling film Pierce cling film with a sharp knife once in the centre and four times around the edge Select program number...

Page 66: ...Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking Use a large bowl Add 2 times boiling water to rice Allow at least depth of volume for evaporation to prevent boiling over Cover with cling film Pierce cling f...

Page 67: ...d to start preheating No 11 only A P will appear and flash in the display window When the oven is preheated the oven will beep and the P will stop flashing Then open the door and place the food inside...

Page 68: ...t only be used for foods described 2 Only cook foods within the weight ranges described 3 Always weigh the food rather than relying on the package weight information 4 The temperature for frozen food...

Page 69: ...not suitable for galettes Pom Dauphine and Pom Noisette 12 Pastry Items 100 g 600 g Base of oven For reheating crisping and browning fresh pastry items e g friands feuillete tresse etc Remove all pack...

Page 70: ...e pizza on to a cooling rack at the end of cooking This program is not suitable for deep pan pizzas or very thin pizzas such as Flammekueche 15 Gratin Potato Serves 4 Base of oven See recipe on next p...

Page 71: ...potatoes Cover with the rest of the grated cheese Place on base of oven 4 Select program number 15 Start to cook Allow to stand for 5 minutes after cooking Gratin Pasta ingredients Serves 4 550 g Fres...

Page 72: ...F1 Deodorization This feature is recommended for eliminating any odours from the oven 1 Tap Auto Cook pad once 2 Select F1 by tapping the 3 Tap the Start Set pad to confirm the selection 4 Tap the Sta...

Page 73: ...the food then cooking or reheating presents no safety risks Foods that cannot be stirred should be cut with a knife to test that they are adequately heated throughout Even if a manufacturer s instruct...

Page 74: ...your mouth Take great care when reheating these items Do not leave unattended Do not add extra alcohol Milk or formula must be shaken thoroughly before heating and again at the end and tested carefull...

Page 75: ...e standing time Food Weight Quantity Power Level Time to Select approx Instructions Guidelines Babies bottles CAUTION After heating by Microwave liquid at the top of a bottle will be much hotter than...

Page 76: ...d place on base of oven stirring halfway Vegetable Broth Creamed 400 g 415 g 1000 W 3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover Place on base of oven and stir halfway Chilled soups 2 portion 500 ml 100...

Page 77: ...or smaller items put baking paper on top of the wire rack 200 g 260 g 2 pces Toasted ham cheese sandwich 100 g 1 pce Eco Combi 2 follow by Grill 3 2 mins then 3 mins Remove packaging place directly on...

Page 78: ...ller items put baking paper on top of the wire rack Turn or stir half way through heating time 200 g 2 pces Eco Combi 3 follow by Grill 3 3 mins then 1 min 30 secs Drinks 1 Mug cold milk 235 ml 1000 W...

Page 79: ...0 W 10 12 mins Eco Combi 2 18 mins Side dishes Chilled mashed potato 500 g 1000 W 4 5 mins Pierce lid and place on base of oven Stir halfway Meat and fish Chilled Slices of cooked white meat 100 g 4 s...

Page 80: ...rest Use microwavable dish on base of oven 100 g 2 pcs Eco Combi 2 2 mins rest Sweet pancakes 50 g 1 pce 1000 W 40 secs Use microwavable dish on base of oven Cover dish Turn or stir half way though he...

Page 81: ...ins Crab 500 g 600 W 8 9 mins Fish Frozen Fish in thin fillets 500 g 1000 W 8 9 mins Fish in thick fillets 500 g 1000 W 9 10 mins Fish steaks 500 g 1000 W 8 9 mins Whole fish 500 g 1000 W 12 mins Squi...

Page 82: ...t round slices 500 g 1000 W 7 8 mins Carrot strips 500 g 1000 W 7 9 mins Fennel whole cut in half 500 g 1000 W 8 10 mins Fennel thin cut 500 g 1000 W 12 15 mins Cabbage 1 500 g 1000 W 9 10 mins Brusse...

Page 83: ...1000 W 8 11 mins Parsnip 500 g 1000 W 8 9 mins Sweet potato 500 g 1000 W 10 mins Leek stalks 500 g 1000 W 7 8 mins Squash 500 g 1000 W 8 10 mins Capsicums 500 g 1000 W 10 12 mins Whole potatoes 500 g...

Page 84: ...500 g 1000 W 9 10 mins Courgettes 500 g 1000 W 10 12 mins Endives 500 g 1000 W 16 17 mins Spinach Chopped 500 g 1000 W 8 10 mins Spinach leaves 500 g 1000 W 8 10 mins Peas 1 500 g 1000 W 10 mins Broa...

Page 85: ...sify 500 g 1000 W 12 15 mins Meat and Poultry Beef stew Maximum weight 1 5 kg 1000 W follow by 300 W 10 12 mins then 1 h 10 mins 1 h 20 mins Lamb stew Maximum weight 1 5 kg 1000 W follow by 300 W 10 1...

Page 86: ...ode TIme Oven mode TIme Meat Roast Beef 1 kg 48 58 32 43 Eco combi 3 30 35 mins 1 5 180 C with preheat 1 h 5 mins 1 h 10 mins 2 5 Lamb steak 6 pcs 57 64 41 50 Eco combi 3 13 15 mins 4 200 C with prehe...

Page 87: ...e TIme Chicken wings 4 pcs 61 70 50 59 Eco combi 3 12 14 mins 3 200 C with preheat 30 35 mins 1 Drumsticks 4 pcs 52 60 41 50 Eco combi 3 18 20 mins 3 200 C with preheat 35 40 mins 1 4 Duck breast fill...

Page 88: ...bi 3 24 26 mins 3 200 C with preheat 1 h 5 mins 1 h 10 mins 1 Hash Brown potato 4 pcs 40 50 32 41 Eco combi 2 16 18 mins 3 200 C with preheat 23 25 mins 2 Others Breakfast sausage 4 pcs 60 72 47 61 Ec...

Page 89: ...0 g 55 69 42 57 Eco combi 3 6 8 mins 3 200 C with preheat 10 12 mins 2 Frozen pizza 300 g 53 65 42 53 Eco combi 3 8 10 mins 3 200 C with preheat 14 16 mins 2 Grantins dauphinois lasagnes cottage pie m...

Page 90: ...ce is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers vacuums blow dryers etc It does not indicate a problem with your oven Q The oven won t accept my program Why A The oven is d...

Page 91: ...s in the display Why A This display indicates a problem with the microwave generation system Please contact an authorised Service Centre Q The fan continues to rotate after cooking Why A After using t...

Page 92: ...od 1 Cut the bacon into small pieces Heat in a covered container at 1000 W for 1 minute Drain 2 Line the flan dish with the pastry Preheat the oven with the Enamel Shelf in the lower shelf position Ov...

Page 93: ...ve any juice 2 Place half the oil in a bowl with the onion and cover with pierced cling film Cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes stirring once 3 Add the peppers and remaining oil mixing well Cover and cook o...

Page 94: ...e 600W 440W Method 1 Place the lamb and onion in casserole dish and cover Place on base of oven and cook on 600 W for 10 minutes 2 Split the chili along its length leaving the top intact remove seeds...

Page 95: ...ken fillets into pieces Sweat the chopped shallots in butter covered for 2 minutes on 1000 W 2 Add the chicken pieces the white wine or cider salt pepper and the apples peeled deseeded and cubed Cover...

Page 96: ...p oil cover and cook for 2 3 minutes on 1000 W or until soft 2 Add the red peppers tomatoes and tomato puree season and cook on 1000 W for 5 6 minutes 3 In another bowl place the second onion and garl...

Page 97: ...grated Enamel Shelf Time Setting approx 25 32 minutes Oven 200 C Method 1 Preheat on Oven 200 C Place the courgettes in a single layer on the enamel shelf close together cut side up Lightly brush wit...

Page 98: ...od 1 Sweat the chopped onion with the cubed pepper in the dish covered for 4 5 minutes on 1000 W 2 Add the coconut milk the peeled and chopped tomato the curry paste and lemon juice Cook on 1000 W for...

Page 99: ...nd keep the liquid adding 250 ml milk to it 2 Chop the shallots the carrot and the mushrooms and cook this mixture in a bowl covered with 30 g of butter for 4 5 minutes on 1000 W 3 Add 3 tbsp of flour...

Page 100: ...with the pastry Preheat on Oven 200 C with the enamel shelf in the lower shelf position Pour in the apple compote and then place the peeled cored and thinly sliced apple in a rosette shape 2 Place on...

Page 101: ...Setting approx 30 40 minutes Oven 170 C Method 1 Preheat on Oven 170 C with the enamel shelf in the lower shelf position 2 Beat the butter which has been kept at room temperature and the sugar until...

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