Panasonic NN-CD87KS Operating instructions

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Please read these instructions carefully before using this
product, and save this manual for future use.
Model No. NN-CD87KS
Operating Instruction and Cook Book
Convection/Grill/Microwave Oven
Household Use Only
NN-CD87KS

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We are glad you have chosen to purchase a PANASONIC microwave oven. Before operating this oven, please
read these instructions carefully and completely, and keep them for further reference.
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 over cooking on edges and surfaces. Foods can now be gently
simmered without the concern of boil over.
After reading the introductory chapter, we are sure you will be able to master the basic techniques and thereby
develop a firm understanding of your new oven. This book includes recipes from starters to desserts.After trying
our recipes be sure to adapt your favourite recipes to microwave methods.
Start experimenting now, and enjoy the first class results you will achieve by using your new microwave oven.
The serial number of this product may be found on the
back of the oven. You should note the model number
and serial number of this oven in the space provided
and retain this book as a permanent record of your
purchase for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER _______________________
SERIAL NUMBER _______________________
DATE OF PURCHASE ____________________
Panasonic Australia Pty Ltd
1 Innovation Road
Macquarie Park
NSW 2113
Panasonic NZ Ltd
Customer Care Centre
18 Sir Woolf Fisher Drive
Highbrook, Auckland
Private Bag 14911
Panmure, Auckland
0178 272 )09(... :Phone
0129 272 )09(........:Fax

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Table of Contents
Before Operation
Important Safety Instructions........................................................................................................................ 8-9
Installation and General Instructions .........................................................................................................10-11
Microwaves and How They Work ...................................................................................................................11
Cookware and Utensils Guide .......................................................................................................................12
Cookware and Utensil Chart...........................................................................................................................13
Feature Diagram.............................................................................................................................................14
Control Panel..................................................................................................................................................15
Display Window..............................................................................................................................................16
Dial Feature....................................................................................................................................................16
INGREDIENT CONVERSION CHART...........................................................................................................44
Operation and Hints
Quick Guide to Operation............................................................................................................................. 4-7
Let’s Start To Use Your Oven!.........................................................................................................................17
To Use Child Safety Lock................................................................................................................................17
To Set Clock....................................................................................................................................................18
Operation Guide Setting.................................................................................................................................18
Cooking Modes...............................................................................................................................................19
To Cook/Reheat/Defrost on Micro Power by Time Setting..............................................................................20
Defrosting Using Defrost Microwave and Time...............................................................................................21
To Defrost Using Turbo Defrost ................................................................................................................ 22-23
To Use theAdd Time Feature.........................................................................................................................23
To Cook on Grill by Time Setting .............................................................................................................. 24-25
To Cook on Convection by Time Setting................................................................................................... 26-27
To Cook on Combination by Time Setting................................................................................................. 28-31
To Use Timer (Kitchen Timer/Standing Time/Delay Start) ..............................................................................32
3-Stage Setting...............................................................................................................................................33
One Push Reheating ................................................................................................................................ 34-35
Auto Weight Program Setting................................................................................................................... 35-36
Cooking Guide
Auto Weight Programs....................................................................................................................................37
Auto Weight Beverage Programs Setting.......................................................................................................38
Re-Bake Bread Programs...............................................................................................................................38
Junior menu programs....................................................................................................................................39
Auto Combi/Roast Programs Setting..............................................................................................................40
Auto Sensor Programs ............................................................................................................................. 41-43
Maintenance
Before Requesting Service....................................................................................................................... 45-46
Care of your Microwave Oven........................................................................................................................47
Technical Specifications..................................................................................................................................48
Panasonic Warranty (for Australia).................................................................................................................49
Panasonic Warranty (for New Zealand)..........................................................................................................50

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Quick Guide to Operation
Feature How to Operate
To Set/Cancel Child
Safety Lock )page 17( Key appears
in the display
window.
To set: Display:
Press 3 times
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Press 3 times
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To Cancel: Display:
Colon or time
of day appears
in the display
window
To Set Clock )page 18(
Press twice Press onceSet time of day )12-hour(
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To Use Micro Power
)page 20(
Select power level Press onceSet time
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To Use Turbo Defrost
)page 22(
Select program Press once Select desired weight
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To Use Add Time
)page 23(
Turn dial after cooking Press once
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To Use Grill )page 24-25(
Select power level Press onceSet time
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Quick Guide to Operation(continued)
Feature How to Operate
To Use Convection
)page 26-27( Without preheating:
Select temperature Press onceSet time
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With preheating:
Select
temperature Press once
Press once Set time
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After
preheating,
the oven will
beep and the
“P” will flash.
To Use Combination
Combi 1
(Grill + Microwave)
)page 28(
Press once Press onceSet time
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To Use Combination
Combi 2/3/4/5
(Convection + Microwave)
)page 29-30(
Without preheating:
Select power level Press onceSet time
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With preheating:
Select power
level Press oncePress once Set time
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After
preheating,
the oven will
beep and the
“P” will flash.
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Quick Guide to Operation(continued)
Feature How to Operate
To Use Auto program
)page 35-36( Without preheating:
Press the dial to confirm
the program
Turn dial to select menu
Press onceSelect desired weight
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With preheating:
Turn dial to select menu
Press once
Press the dial to confirm
the program Press dial to preheat the oven
Select desired weight
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After
preheating,
the oven will
beep and the
“P” will flash.
To Use as a Kitchen
Timer)page 32(
Press once Press onceSet time
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Quick Guide to Operation(continued)
Feature How to Operate
To Set Standing Time
)page 32(
Press oncePress once Set time
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Set the desired
cooking programme
)up to 2 stage(.
To Set Delay Start
)page 32(
Press oncePress once Set time
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Set the desired
cooking programme
)up to 2 stage(.

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Important Safety Instructions
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. The grille is not damaged or broken.
2. The door fits squarely, securely and opens and
closes smoothly.
3. The door hinges are in good condition.
4. The metal plates of a metal seal on the door are
neither buckled nor deformed.
5. The door seals are neither covered with food nor
have large burn marks.
PRECAUTIONS:
Microwave radiation from microwave ovens can cause
harmful effects if the following precautions are not taken:
1. Never tamper with or deactivate the interlocking
devices on the door.
2. Never poke an object, particularly a metal object,
through a grille or between the door and the oven
while the oven is operating.
3. Never place saucepans, unopened cans or other
heavy metal objects in the oven.
4. Do not let other metallic articles, e.g. fast food foil
containers, touch the side of the oven.
5. Clean the oven cavity, the door and the seals with
water and a mild detergent at regular intervals.
Never use any form of abrasive cleaner that may
scratch or scour surfaces around the door.
6. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp
metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass, since
they can scratch the surface, which may result in
shattering of the glass.
7. Always use the oven with the cookware
recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Never operate the oven without a load )i.e., an
absorbing material such as food or water( in the
oven cavity unless specifically allowed in the
manufacturer’s literature.
9. For horizontally hinged doors, never rest heavy
objects such as food containers on the door while
it is open.
10. Do not place sealed containers in the microwave
oven. Baby bottles fitted with a screw cap or a
teat are considered to be sealed containers.
11. This appliance is not intended for use by persons
)including children( with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
12. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
13. It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent
person to carry out any service or repair operation
that involves the removal of a cover which gives
protection against exposure to microwave energy.
14. The surfaces are liable to get hot during use.
15. The appliance must not be installed behind a
decorative door in order to avoid overheating.
Practical Hints:
1. For initial use of GRILL, CONVECTION and
COMBINATION, if you see white smoke arise, it
is not a malfunction.
2. Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on
the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during
GRILL, CONVECTION and COMBINATION. Use
care when opening or closing door and when
inserting or removing food and accessories.
Caution! Hot surfaces
3. The oven has a heating element situated in
the top of the oven. After using the GRILL,
CONVECTION and COMBINATION functions, the
ceiling will be very hot.
4. During use the appliance becomes hot. Care
should be taken to avoid touching heating
elements inside the oven.
5. The accessible parts may become hot when
GRILL, CONVECTION and COMBINATION is in
use. Children should be kept away.
6. Before using GRILL, CONVECTION and
COMBINATION functions for the first time,
operate the oven without food and accessories
on CONVECTION 220 °C for 5 minutes. This will
allow the oil that is used for rust protection to be
burned off. This is the only time that the oven is
operated completely empty.
Important Instructions
WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, injury to persons or excessive microwave
energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the microwave
oven.
2. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers - )for example, closed glass jars and
sealed baby bottles with teat( - may explode
and should not be heated in the microwave oven.
3. Use this microwave oven only for its intended use
as described in this manual.
4. As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
5. Do not operate this microwave oven, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
6. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
7. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
8. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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WARNING
a( The door seals and door seal areas should be cleaned with a damp cloth. The appliance should be
inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas and if these areas are damaged the
appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician trained by
the manufacturer.
b( If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a
competent person.
c( It is dangerous for anyone other than a service technician trained by the manufacturer to perform repair
service.
d( It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that
involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
e( If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
f( Before use, the user should check that whether the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
g( Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode, at the
same time it should avoid the boiling liquids splash.
h( 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 the hazards of improper use.
i( When the appliance is operated in the GRILL, CONVECTION and COMBINATION modes, children
should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.
j( Care should be taken not to displace the glass tray when removing containers from the appliance.
Important Safety Instructions (continued)
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
10. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
)a( Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
)b( Heating therapeutic wheat bags is not
recommended. If heating, do not leave
unattended and follow manufacturers’
instructions carefully.
)c( Remove wire twist-ties from bags before
placing bag in oven.
)d( If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep
oven door closed, turn oven off at the wall
switch, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
)e( Never leave microwave unattended while
cooking or reheating.
11. Do not remove outer panel from oven.
12. Appliances are not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or separate remote-
control system.
13. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition
could lead to deterioration of the surface that
could adversely affect the life of the appliance and
possibly result in a hazardous situation.
Circuits
Your microwave ovens should be operated on
a separate circuit from other appliances. The
voltage used must be the same as specified on this
microwave oven. Failure to do this may cause the
power board fuse to blow, and/or food to cook slower.
Do not insert higher value fuse in the power board.
Earthing Instructions
This microwave oven must be earthed. In the event
of an electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk
of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. This microwave oven is equipped with
a cord having an earthing wire with an earthing plug.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and earthed.
WARNING—Improper use of the earthing plug can
result in a risk of electric shock.
WE CERTIFY THAT THIS MICROWAVE OVEN
HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND COMPLIES WITH
THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION 3,
SUBCLAUSE)2(, OF THE MICROWAVE OVENS
REGULATIONS 1982.
)This statement applicable only to New Zealand.(
We certify that this microwave oven has been
inspected and complies with the safety requirements
of government notice 466 of March 1981, and
complies with the Radio Regulation of government
notice 587 of March 1986.
)This statement applicable only to South Africa(
Fan Motor Operation after Cooking
After using this oven the fan may rotate to cool the
electric components. This is perfectly normal, and
you can take out the food from the oven while the fan
operates.

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Installation and General Instructions
General Use
1. In order to maintain high quality, do not operate
the oven when empty. The microwave energy will
reflect continuously throughout the oven if no food
or water is present to absorb energy.
This can lead to damage to the microwave oven
including arcing within the oven cavity.
2. If smoke is observed, press the Stop/Reset
Button and leave door closed in order to stifle any
flames. Disconnect the power cord, and/or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
3. The microwave oven is intended for heating food and
beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of
warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and
similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
4. Do not dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in
oven. They may catch on fire.
5. Do not use recycled paper products, unless the
paper product is labelled as safe for microwave
oven use. Recycled paper products may contain
impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires
when used.
6. Do not use newspapers or paper bags for cooking.
7. Do not hit or strike control panel. Damage to
controls may occur.
8. POT HOLDERS may be needed as heat from
food is transferred to the cooking container and
from the container to the Glass Tray. The Glass
Tray can be very hot after removing the cooking
container from the oven.
9. Do not store flammable materials next to, on top
of, or in the oven. It could be a fire hazard.
10. Do not cook food directly on Glass Tray unless
indicated in recipes. )Food should be placed in a
suitable cooking utensil.(
11. DO NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or other
non-food products. DO NOT clean this oven with
any product that is labelled as containing corrosive
chemicals. The heating of corrosive chemicals in
this oven may cause microwave radiation leaks.
12. If Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning
or placing in water.
13. When using the COMBINATION mode, never
place any aluminum or metal container directly
on the Wire Rack or Enamel tray. Always insert
a heat-proof and microwave safe, glass plate or
dish between the Wire Rack and the aluminum
container. This will prevent sparking that may
damage the oven.
14. It is recommended not to use the Wire Rack when
cooking in the MICROWAVE mode only.
15. During cooking, some steam will condense inside
and/or on the oven door. This is normal and safe.
Steam will disappear after the oven is cool down.
16. Do not leave the microwave unattended while reheating
or cooking food in disposable containers made of
plastic, paper or other combustible materials, as these
types of containers can ignite if overheated.
17. Metallic containers for food and beverages are not
allowed during microwave cooking.
18. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
Placement of the Oven
1. The oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface,
more than 85 cm above the floor. For correct
operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow.
Allow 15 cm of space on the top of the oven,
10 cm at back. If one side of the oven is 5 cm
at one side, the other side or top must not be
blocked. Do not remove feet.
)a( Do not block air vents. If they are blocked
during operation, the oven may be overheated
and damaged. When using any cloth over
the oven, the air intake and exhaust should
not be blocked. Do not place a cloth on top
of the unit during GRILL, CONVECTION and
COMBINATION cooking as the top of the oven
gets very hot. Also allow sufficient space on
back and both sides of the oven.
)b( Do not place oven near a hot or damp surface
such as a gas stove, electric range or sink etc.
)c( Do not operate oven when room humidity is too
high.
2. This oven was manufactured for household use
only.
Building-in your oven
1. This oven is intended for counter-top and built-
in use only. It is not intended for use inside
a cupboard. This oven may be built into a
wall cabinet by using the proper trim kit )NN-
TK81KCSCP( which may be purchased from your
local Panasonic dealer.
2. In case of fitting into an oven housing, please use
Panasonic’s Trim Kit, NN-TK81KCSCP.
3. Microwave ovens should not be built into a unit
directly above a top front venting conventional
cooker. This may be a safety hazard and could
result in damage to your oven. This will invalidate
your one year guarantee.
4. A microwave which is built in must be more
than 850 mm above floor level. Read Trim-Kit
instructions carefully before installation. It is
recommended that the microwave oven is placed
below a conventional oven to avoid heat damage
to the facia of the microwave.
Food
1. Do not use your oven for home canning or the
heating of any closed jar. Pressure will build
up and the jar may explode. In addition, the
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. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs
should not be heated in microwave ovens since
they may explode, even after microwave heating
has ended.