Panasonic NN-D851 User manual

Panasonic
Operating Instructions
IVIicrowave/Convection Oven
Model
NN-D851
Before operating this oven, please read these
instructions completely.

Precautions in the Use of
Microwave Ovens for Heating
Food
INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE. Amicrowave oven should only
be used if an inspection confirms all the following items:
1.The grille is not damaged or broken.
2. The door fits squarely and securely and opens and closes
smoothly.
3. The door hinges are in good condition.
4. The door does not open more than afew millimetres without
an audible operation of the safety switches.
5. The metal plates of the metat seal on the door are neither
buckled nor deformed.
6. 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 inactivate the interlocking devices on
the door.
2. Never poke an object, particularly ametal object, through
the 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.
Do not let other metallic articles, e.g. fast food foil containers,
touch the side of the oven.
4. Clean the oven cavity, the door and the seals with water and
amild detergent at regular intervals. Never use any form of
abrasive cleaner that may scratch or scour surfaces around
the door.
5. Never use the oven without the trays provided by the
manufacturer unless othenwise stated in recipes in the
cookbook.
6. Never operate the oven without aload (i.e. an absorbing
material such as food or water) in the oven cavity unless
specifically allowed In the manufacturers literature.
7. Never rest heavy objects such as food containers on the
door while it is open.
8. Do not place sealed containers in microwave ovens.
NOTE: Babies bottles fitted with ascrew cap or ateat are
considered to be sealed containers.
PRACTICAL HINTS.
1.Before using BAKE, COMBINATION or GRILL function for
the first time, operate the oven without food on GRILL 1,for
20 minutes. This will allow the oil that is used for protection to
be burned off.
2. Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet
and the oven door will get hot during BAKE, COMBINATION,
and GRILL. Use care when opening or closing door and when
inserting or removing food and accessories.
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 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 microwave
oven. Refer to cookbook for further information.
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. 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) Remove wire twist-ties from bags before placing bag in
oven.
(c) 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.
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 acord 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
arisk of electric shock.
WE CERTIFY THAT THIS MICROWAVE OVEN HAS
BEEN INSPECTED AND COMPLIES
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION 3.
SUBCLAUSE(2).0F THE MICROWAVE OVENS
REGULATIONS 1982.
MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
(This statement applicable only to New Zealand.)

General Use Food
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.
2. If afire occurs in tlie oven, touch the STOP/RESET Pad
and leave the door closed. Disconnect the power cord, or
shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
3. Do not dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in oven.
They may catch on fire.
4. Do not use recycled paper products, as they may cental ri
impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires when used.
5. Do not use newspapers or paper bags for cooking.
6. Do not hit or strike control panel. Damage to controls may
occur.
7. 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.
8. Do not store flammable materials next to, on top of, or in
the oven. It could be afire hazard.
9. Do not cook food directly on glass tray unless indicated in
recipes. (Food should be placed in asuitable cooking utensil.)
10. 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 chemicais in this oven may cause microwave
radiation ieaics.
Placement of Oven
1. The oven must be placed on aflat, stable surface. For
correct operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow.
Aiiow 10 cm of space at bacic, 5cm on both sides and on
top of oven. Do not remove feet.
a. Do not block air vents. If they are blocked during operation,
the oven may overheat. If the oven overheats, athermal
safety device will turn the oven off. The oven will remain
inoperable until It has cooled.
b. Do not place oven near ahot or damp surface such as a
gas stove, electric range or sinic etc.
c. Do not operate oven when room humidity is too high.
2. This oven was manufactured for household use only.
3. This oven may be built into awall cabinet, if desired. Trim
kits may be purchased from alocal Panasonic dealer. See
page 15for technical specifications.
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. Do not boil eggs in their shell, (unless otherwise stated in
cookbook section.) 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. This type of food
must be pierced before cooking, to prevent bursting.
5. Stir liquids several times during heating to avoid eruption of
the liquid from the container, e.g. water, milk or milk based
fluids.
6. DO NOT USE ACONVENTIONAL MEAT
THERMOMETER iN THE MICROWAVE OVEN. To check
the degree of coolcing of roasts and pouitry use a
MiCROWAVE THERMOMETER. Alternatively, aconventional
meat thermometer may be used after the food is removed
from the oven. If undercooked, return meat or poultry to the
oven and cook for a few more minutes at the recommended
power level, it is important to ensure that meat and poultry are
thoroughly cooked. (See the cookbook section for further
information.)
7. COOKING TIMES given In the coolcbook section are
APPROXIMATE. Factors that may affect cooking time are
preferred degree of moisture content, starting temperature,
altitude, volume, size, shape of food and utensils used. As
you become familiar with the oven, you will be able to adjust
for these factors.
8. It Is better to UNDERCOOK RATHER THAN OVERCOOK
foods. If food is undercooked, it can always be returned to the
oven for further cooking. If food Is overcooked, nothing can be
done. Always start with minimum cooking times
recommended,
9. Extreme care should be taken when cooking popcorn.
Cook for minimum time as recommended by manufacturer.
Use the directions suitable for the wattage of your oven.
NEVER leave oven unattended when popping popcorn.
Circuits
Your microwave oven should be operated on aseparate
230/240 V10 Acircuits from other appliances. 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.
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Feature Diagram
Control Panel
(1) Door Release Button
(2) Oven Window
(3) Door Safety Lock System
(4) Oven Air Vents
(5) Control Panel
(6) External Oven Air Vents
(7) Slide in Rack Guides
(8) lUletal Turntable Support
(9) Door Seal Area
Display Window
Time Pads
Micro Power Pad
Grill Pad
Bake Pad
Convection Pad-
2Level Convection Pad-
Combination Pad
Sensor Defrost Pad
Clocl< Pad
Timer Pad
Delay Start Pad
More/LessPad-
Stop/Reset Pad
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Stop/Reset Start
One Touch Sensor Cook Pads
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-One Touch Sensor Cook Pads
(COMBINATION)
start Pad
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Oven Accessories
The following is achart in which you will find the correct use of the accessories in the oven.
Glass Turntable Metal Turntable High Rack
M'
Round Spatter Shield
Microwave YES NO NO NO
Grill NO YES YES YES
Bake NO YES NO YES
Convection NO YES NO YES
2Level Conv. NO YES NO NO
Combination NO YES YES YES
Display O
Oven Pan
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Grill Tray Square Rack
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Plastic Defrosting Rack
Microwave NO NO NO YES (DEFROST only)
Grill YES YES NO NO
Bake YES NO YES NO
Convection YES NO YES NO
2Level Conv. YES (lower level) NO YES (upper level) NO
Combination NO NO NO NO
Display
Cooking Modes
The accessories shown below on Bake, Convection, 2Level Convection and Microwave 4Grill Modes may vary depending on
recipe/dish used.
Microwave Grill Bake Convection 2Level Conv.
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