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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.