Panasonic NN-DF38PB User manual

Model No. NN-DF38PB
Household Use Only
Operating Instructions
Combination Microwave Oven
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.

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Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.
Your oven is rated 1000 Watts (IEC). When using other cookbooks remember to
adjust cooking times accordingly. The symbol indicates the heating category for your
oven when cooking or reheating convenience foods.
Your oven is rated ‘E’, which is very efficient. It is therefore very important that you
refer carefully to the packet instructions on convenience foods.
Some packet instructions only display information for B or D rated ovens. We
therefore provide additional guidelines on pages 75-89 of this book.
Always check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening 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 some instances may be dangerous.
Customer Communications Centre 0344 844 3899
Selected Spares and Accessories:
Order direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer
Communications Centre number above.
For Cookery Advice call: 01344 862108
(open Monday to Wednesday 9 am - 12 pm)
Alternatively visit our web site at experience-fresh.eu
Or write to the address below:
Home Appliance Innovation Centre
Panasonic UK, a branch of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH,
Maxis 2
Western Road
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 1RT
UK
The IEC (60705) power
output (watts)
The heating category for
small packs of food
Microwave symbol
Important Notice

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Control Panel ........................................................................................26
Up/Down Selection...............................................................................27
Display Window ....................................................................................27
General Guidelines..........................................................................28-30
Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils............................................31
Containers to Use............................................................................32-33
Cooking Modes................................................................................34-35
Let’s Start to Use Your Oven ...............................................................36
Beep Choice..........................................................................................37
Child Lock .............................................................................................38
Oven Lamp............................................................................................38
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting ..............................................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 Oven ......................................................................14
Placement of Your Oven ......................................................................15
Care & Cleaning of Your Oven .......................................................15-17
Maintenance of Your Oven .............................................................17-18
Accessories Advice..............................................................................18
Oven Accessories ................................................................................19
Parts of Your Oven ...............................................................................20
Important Information .....................................................................21-24
Microwaving Principles...................................................................24-25
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic appliance.

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Oven Cooking ..................................................................................46-48
Eco Combi........................................................................................49-50
Multi-stage Cooking ........................................................................51-53
Using the Timer .............................................................................. 54-57
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
Eco Combi Charts ...........................................................................86-89
Questions and Answers..................................................................90-91
Recipes.......................................................................................... 92-101
Specifications .....................................................................................102

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 Important safety instructions. Before operating this
oven, please read these instructions carefully and keep
for future reference.
 This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical,sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not
be made by children unless they are older than 8 and
supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of
reach of children less 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 circuit breaker.
 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

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 protection against exposure to microwave energy.
The appliance should be inspected for damage to the
door seals and door seal areas and If the door or door
seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated
until it has been repaired by a competent person.
Safety Instructions

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Safety Instructions

WARNING! Do not attempt to tamper with or make
any adjustments or repairs to the door, control panel
housing, safety interlock switches or any other part of
the oven.

WARNING! Do not remove the outer panel from the
oven which gives protection against exposure to
microwave energy.
 Repairs should only be made by a qualified service
person.

WARNING! Liquids and other foods must not be heated
in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

WARNING! Do not place this oven near an electric 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 the hazards of improper use.
Ensure that children do not touch the hot outer casing
after operation of the oven.
 This oven is intended for counter-top use only. It is not
intended for built-in use or for use inside a cupboard.
The appliance shall not be placed in a cabinet.
For counter-top use:
 The oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface
85 cm above the floor, with rear of oven placed against
a back wall. Allow 15 cm of space on the top of the
oven, 10 cm at the back, 5 cm on one side, and the
other side open.

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Safety Instructions
 When heating food in plastic or paper containers,
check the oven frequently as these types of containers
ignite if overheated. When heating food in plastic or
paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the
possibility of ignition.
 If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in the oven, tap
Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed in order to
stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off
power at fuse or circuit breaker panel.
 This appliance is intended 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 could
result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid.
 Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed
eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when
handling the container.
 The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars
shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked
before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
 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.

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Safety Instructions
 Clean the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal
areas regularly. When food splatters or spilled liquids
adhere to the oven walls, base of the oven, door seals
and door seal areas wipe off with a damp cloth. Mild
detergent may be used if they get very dirty. The use of
harsh detergent or abrasive is not recommended.
 Do not use commercial oven cleaners.
 Some foods may inevitably splatter grease on to the
oven walls. If the oven is not cleaned occasionally, it
may start to ‘smoke’ during use.
 Failure to maintain the oven in a clean 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 and Eco Combi use. Young children less
than 8 years of age should be kept away. Children
should only use the oven under adult supervision due
to the temperatures generated.
 WARNING! When the appliance is operated in the
combination mode, children should only use the oven
under adult supervision due to the temperatures
generated.
 A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning the
appliance.
 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.

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Safety Instructions
 Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the
cabinet and the oven door will get hot during Grill,
Oven, and Eco Combi modes, take care when opening
or closing the door and when inserting or removing food
and accessories.
 This appliance is not intended to be operated by means
of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
 In case of electronic failure, oven can only be turned off
at the wall socket.
 Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave
ovens.
 The oven has heating elements situated in the top and
in the base of the oven. After using the Grill, Oven and
Eco Combi functions, the 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 the oven. N.B. After cooking by these
functions, the oven accessories will be very hot.
 Metal containers or dishes with metallic trim should not
be used during microwave cooking. Sparking will occur.
 The microwave oven is intended for heating food
and beverages. Take care when heating foods low in
moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, biscuits and
pastries. These can easily burn, dry out or catch fire
if cooked too long. We do not recommend heating
foods low in moisture such as popcorn or poppadoms.
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.

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Safety Instructions
 The oven lamp must be replaced by a service
technician trained by the manufacturer. Do not attempt
to remove the outer casing from the oven.
 Caution! In order to avoid 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
switched on and off by the utility.
 The appliance must not be installed behind a decorative
door in order to avoid overheating.
 The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food
deposits removed.

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Disposal of Old Equipment
This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents
means that used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with
general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take
them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national
legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources
and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the
environment.
For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your
local municipality.
Penalties may be applicable 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 and keep for future reference.
This appliance is supplied with
a moulded three pin mains plug
for your safety and convenience.
A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this
plug. Should the fuse need to be
replaced, please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of
13 amps and that it is approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the
BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
If the fuse cover is detachable,
never use the plug with the cover
omitted.
A replacement fuse cover can
be purchased from your local
Panasonic dealer.
 How to replace the fuse
Open the fuse
compartment with
a screwdriver and
replace the fuse.

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If the fitted moulded plug is
unsuitable for the socket outlet in
your home then the fuse should
be removed and the plug cut off
and disposed of safely and an
appropriate one fitted. There is a
danger of severe electrical shock
if the cut off plug is inserted into
any 13 amp socket.
If a new plug is to be fitted, please
observe the wiring code as shown
opposite. If in any doubt, please
consult a qualified electrician
(For U.K. Models only).
Warning!
This appliance must be earthed.
Important
The wires in this mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Green-and-yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wire in the
mains lead of this appliance may
not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-
and-yellow must be connected to
the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter Eor by the
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 Nor coloured black. The
wire which is coloured brown must
be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter
Lor coloured red.
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 circuit
breaker.
Voltage & Power
The voltage used must be
the same as specified on this
microwave oven. Using a higher
voltage than that which is
specified is dangerous and may
result in a fire or other type of
accident causing damage.
Do not immerse cord, plug or oven
in water. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces. Do not let cord
hang over the edge of table or work
top. Do not plug your oven in via
an extension cable as this can be
dangerous. It is important to plug
the oven directly into a wall socket.
The back of the appliance heats up
during use. Do not allow the cord
to be in contact with the back of the
appliance or cabinet surface.

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Before Using Your Oven
Examine your Oven
1. Unpack 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 unit is
damaged. DO NOT install if unit
is damaged.
Guarantee
2. Your receipt is your guarantee,
please keep it safe.
Cord
3. If the supply cord of this
appliance is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer
or it’s service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.
4. Before using grill, oven or eco
combi function for the first time
operate the oven without food
and the accessories on oven
200 °C for 10 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
(except when preheating).
Caution!
Hot Surfaces!
Exterior oven surfaces including
air vents on the cabinet and the
oven door will get hot during Eco
Combi/Grill/Oven. After cooking
by these modes, the oven
accessories will be very hot.
Do not operate the oven empty
apart from point 4 above and when
preheating. The appliance must
not be operated by Microwave or
Eco Combi without food in the
oven. Operation when empty will
damage the appliance. During use
the appliance becomes hot. Care
should be taken to avoid touching
heating elements inside the oven.
The accessible parts may become
hot in Grill, Oven and Eco Combi
use. Young children less than 8
years of age should be kept away.
Children should only use the oven
under adult supervision due to the
temperatures generated.

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Placement of Your Oven
This oven is intended for counter-
top use only. It is not intended
for built-in use or for use inside a
cupboard. The appliance shall not
be placed in a cabinet.
counter top
Open
10 cm
15 cm
5 cm
1. The oven must be placed on a
flat, stable surface 85 cm above
the floor, with rear of oven placed
against a back wall. For proper
operation the oven must have
sufficient air flow,
i.e. 5 cm at one side, the other
being open; 15 cm clear over the
top; 10 cm at the rear.
Care & Cleaning of Your Oven
1. Switch the oven off before
cleaning and unplug at the
socket if possible.
2. Keep the inside of the oven,
door seals and door seal
areas clean.
When food splatters or spilled
liquids adhere to oven walls,
door seals and door seal areas
wipe off with a damp cloth. Mild
detergent 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 should not exceed 3.5 kg.
3. Do not place the microwave
oven on a shelf directly above
a gas or electric hob. This may
be a safety hazard and the oven
may be damaged.
4. Do not block air vents on the
oven. If air vents are blocked
during operation, the oven may
overheat. If the oven overheats,
a thermal safety device will
turn the oven off. The oven will
remain inoperable with blank
display until it has cooled.
5. This appliance is intended to be
used in household applications
only.
Important
It is essential for the safe
operation of the oven that it is
kept clean, and wiped out after
each use. Failure to maintain the
oven in a clean condition could
lead to deterioration of a surface
that could adversely affect the
life of the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.

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Care & Cleaning of Your Oven
3. After using Grill, Oven and Eco
Combi cooking the walls of the
oven should be cleaned with
a soft cloth and soapy water.
Particular care should be taken
to keep the window area clean
especially after cooking by
Grill, Oven and Eco Combi.
Stubborn spots inside the oven
can be removed by using a
small amount of conventional
oven-cleaner sprayed onto a soft
damp cloth. Wipe onto problem
spots, leave for recommended
time and then wipe off. Do not
spray directly inside the oven.
4. Do not use harsh abrasive
cleaners or sharp metal scrapers
to clean the oven door glass
since they may scratch the
surface, which may result in
shattering of the glass.
5. The outside oven surface
should be cleaned with a damp
cloth. To prevent damage to the
operating parts inside the oven,
water should not be allowed
to seep into the ventilation
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 prevent the oven from
accidentally turning on. After
cleaning tap Stop/Cancel pad to
clear the display window.
7. If steam accumulates inside or
around the outside of the oven
door, wipe with a soft cloth. This
may occur when the microwave
oven is operated under high
humidity conditions and in no
way indicates a malfunction of
the unit or microwave leakage.
8. The oven cavity floor should be
cleaned regularly. Simply wipe
the bottom surface of the oven
with mild detergent and warm
water then dry with a clean cloth.
Cooking vapours collect during
repeated use but in no way
affect the bottom surface.
9. When Grilling or cooking by
Oven or Eco Combi some
foods may splatter grease onto
the oven walls. If the oven is not
cleaned to eliminate this grease,
it can accumulate and cause
the oven to ‘smoke’during
use. These marks will be more
difficult to clean later.

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Care & Cleaning of Your Oven
10. A steam cleaner is not to be
used for cleaning the appliance.
11. Ensure the Enamel Shelf/Wire
rack is kept clean, especially
when using Eco Combi
programs.
12 . Keep air vents clear at all
times. Check that no dust or
other material is blocking any
of the air vents on the oven.
If vents become blocked this
could cause overheating which
would affect the operation of
the oven and possibly result in
a hazardous situation.
Maintenance of Your Oven
Service
1. When your oven requires
a service call your local
Panasonic engineer (Customer
Communications Centre on
0344 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
protection against exposure to
microwave energy.
Door Seals
2. Do not attempt to tamper with or
make any adjustments or repairs
to door, control panel housing,
safety interlock switches or any
other part of the oven. Do not
remove outer panel from oven
which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy.
The door seals and door seal
areas should always be kept
clean – use a damp cloth.
Warning!
The appliance should be
inspected for damage to the door
seals and door seal areas. If the
door or door seals are damaged,
the oven must not be operated
until it has been repaired by a
competent person.

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Maintenance of Your Oven
Accessories Advice
Oven Light
3. The oven lamp must be
replaced by a service technician
trained by the manufacturer. Do
not attempt to remove the outer
casing from the oven.
Selected Spares and
Accessories
4. These may be ordered directly
on line at www.panasonic.
co.uk or by telephoning the
Customer Communication
Centre on 0344 844 3899. Most
major credit and debit cards
accepted. Ensure you quote the
correct model number.
1. Do not cook food directly on the
base of the oven. Always place
food in a microwave safe dish.
2. The Enamel Shelf provided
must only be used as directed
for Grill and Oven. Never
use metal accessories when
cooking in microwave only
mode. Do not use if operating
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 oven.
3. When cooking with microwave
power arcing may occur if the
incorrect weight of food is used,
a metal container has been
used incorrectly, or the oven
accessories has been damaged.
If this occurs, stop the appliance
immediately. You can continue
to cook by Grill or Oven only.
4. Always refer to instructions for
correct accessories to use on all
auto programs.
Wire Rack
1. The wire rack is used to facilitate
browning of small dishes and
help with the good circulation of
the heat.
2. Do not use any metal container
directly on the wire rack in Eco
Combi.
3. Do not use the wire rack in
Microwave mode only.
Enamel Shelf
1. The Enamel Shelf is for cooking
on Oven or Grill mode only. Do
not use on Microwave or Eco
Combi.

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Oven Accessories
The following chart shows correct use of the accessories in the oven.
Cooking modes Enamel Shelf Wire Rack
Micro Power × ×
Grill
Oven
Eco Combi × *
* Metal containers can not be placed directly on the wire rack.
Care of the Oven Accessories
1. Never use any sharp utensils 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 as
this will damage the surface of the accessories.
3. Do not pre-heat.
4. Always use oven gloves when handling the hot accessories.
5. Ensure all food packaging is removed before cooking.
6. Do not place any heat-sensitive materials on the hot accessories as this
may cause burning.

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Parts of Your Oven
qDoor handle
Pull the door handle downwards
to open. When you open the
oven door during cooking,
the cooking is stopped
temporarily without clearing
the programmed settings. The
cooking is resumed as soon as
the door is closed and the Start/
Set pad is pressed. The oven
lamp lights as soon as the oven
door is opened.
w Oven window
eDoor safety lock system
To prevent injury, do not insert
finger, knife, spoon or other
object into the latch hole.
rPower supply plug
tPower supply cord
yWarning symbol
uWarning label
iGrill elements
oLED lights
The oven lamp lights as soon
as the oven door is opened.
aShelf positions
sDoor hinges
To prevent injury when opening
or closing the door, keep fingers
away from the door hinges.
dBottom microwave feeding
(with grill elements inside)
(refer to page 40)
fControl panel
gAir vent exhaust
hDisplay window
jIdentification label
k Information label
lEnamel shelf
;Wire rack
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