Panasonic NN-CS894SQPQ - Manuals

– 4 – 11. If the base of the oven is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water. 12. When using the CRISPY GRILL mode, never place any aluminum or metal container directly on the grill tray. Always insert a heat-proof, glass plate or dish between the and the aluminum container. This will...

– 5 – Microwaves and How They Work Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves similar to those used by a radio, including AM, FM and CB. They are similar to a television where the radio waves are converted to a picture on the screen. However, microwaves are much shorter than radio waves; ap...

– 6 – Cookware and Utensils Guide Plastic Plastic dishes, cups and some freezer containers should be used with care in a microwave oven. Choose plastic containers carefully, as some plastic containers may become soft, melt and may scorch. The majority of plastic dishes, even those designed for use i...

– 7 – Cookware and Utensil Chart Microwave Grill Convection Crispy Grill Steam 300 W + Steam Steam plus Metal tray(oven accessories) no yes yes no no no yes Glass shelf(oven accessories) yes yes yes no yes yes yes Plastic trivet(oven accessories) no no no no yes yes no Grill tray(oven accessories) n...

– 8 – Feature Diagram Flat Table If the À at table is hot, allow cooling down before cleaning Do not directly place the food on the À at table. Place it on a container or container rack special for the microwave oven. Shelf Positions Door Hinge Never put the ¿ nger in. Caution Label Caution Label Do...

– 9 – Feature Diagram (continued) Oven Light: Oven Light will turn on during cooking and also when door is opened. NOTE: The above illustration is for reference only. Drip Tray 1. Before using the oven, the drip tray must be ¿ tted as it collects excess water during cooking. The drip tray should be ...

– 10 – Control Panel Start key One touch allows oven to begin functioning. If door is opened or Stop/Reset key is touched once during oven operation, Start key must be touched again to restart oven. Beep Sound When key is touched correctly, a beep sound will be heard. If a key is touched and no beep...

– 11 – Slider Bar Features TIME SETTING To set cooking time or clock. POWER LEVEL/TEMPERATURE SETTING To set power level or temperature. WEIGHT SETTING To set weight of food for turbo defrost, auto menu and steam menu. MENU SETTING To set sensor menu, auto menu and steam meun. MORE/LESS SETTING To s...

– 12 – Let’s Start To Use Your Oven! 1 Plug in. Plug into a properly earthed electrical outlet. “WELCOME TO PANASONIC MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING” appears in the display window. (This will immediately cease when any key is accepted.) 2 Open Door. Open the door and place container with food on À at table ...

– 13 – To Set Clock You can use the oven without setting the clock. 1 Tap twice. “SET TIME” appears in the display window. The colon and “+”/“-” starts to blink. 2 Enter time. Enter the time by tapping “+”/“-” or swipe the slider bar. Clock is a 12 hour display. There isn’t a.m. or p.m. setting. 3 T...

– 14 – Cooking Modes The diagrams shown below are examples of the accessories. It may vary depending on recipe/dish used. Further information can be found in the Cookbook. Cooking modes Uses Recommended accessories Containers MICROWAVE „ Defrosting „ Reheating „ Melting: butter, chocolate, cheese. „...

– 15 – To Cook/Reheat/Defrost on Micro Power by Time Setting This feature allows you to set the desired power and time for cooking by yourself. 1 Touch once. Touch to select “Micro Power”. 2 To select Micro Power Level. Select the Micro Power Level by tap “+”/“-” or swipe the slider bar (see chart b...

– 16 – Turbo Defrost This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood automatically by just setting the weight of the food. 1 Touch once. Touch to select “Turbo Defrost”. 2 Set weight. The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate. The recommen...

– 17 – Defrosting Tips and Techniques Preparation for Freezing: 1. Heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags and freezer wrap are suitable.2. Freeze meats, poultry and ¿ sh in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. To aid in separating layers, place two pieces of wax paper between them. 3. REMOVE ALL AIR an...

– 18 – To Cook on Grill by Time Setting There are three power levels for grill. When grilling, heat is radiated from two heaters. It is especially suitable for thin slices of meat and seafood as well as bread and meals. Most foods require turning halfway during cooking. When turning food, open oven ...

– 19 – To Cook on Crispy grill by Time Setting Crispy grill Setting The crispy grill feature allows the upper and lower surfaces of food to be roasted by means of the particular design of the grill tray only. Food can get golden-brown and crispy effect without turning over. It is suitable for roasti...

– 20 – To Cook on Convection by Time Setting The oven can be used as a conventional oven using the CONVECTION mode which incorporates a heating element with a fan. Without Preheating: 1 Touch once. Touch to select “Convection”. 2 To select desired temperature. (40 °C, 100 °C ~ 230 °C) Select tempera...

– 23 – To Cook on Steam by Time Setting The oven can be programmed as a steamer to cook vegetables, ¿ sh, chicken and rice. It can keep moisture of food and also can steam the food evenly. There are 3 different steam settings available. 1 Touch once Touch to select “Steam”. 2 To select Steam level. ...

– 24 – To Cook Combine with Steam by time Setting Cook combine with microwave This feature is a steam and microwave combined heating method by adjusting the settings. This can often reduce traditional oven cooking times and keep the food moist. 1 Touch once. Touch to select “Micro Power”. 2 To selec...

– 27 – Guidelines for Steam Setting Guidelines 1. There is no microwave power on the STEAM only program.2. Use the accessories provided, as explained above.3. The STEAM will only operate with the oven door closed.4. DURING AND AFTER COOKING WITH STEAM FUNCTION, DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN DOOR WHEN YOUR FA...

– 29 – To Cook using the Recipe Store This feature allows you to pre-program your oven for regular reheating or cooking tasks. You are able to preprogram your oven for a speci ¿ c power level and time that is convenient for you. You are able to preprogram three memory tasks. To Set a Recipe Program:...

– 30 – To Cook Food Using Sensor Reheat/Cook Sensor Reheat/Cook allows you to cook foods without selecting times and power levels. The sensor detects the heat and humidity generated by the food and cooks your food automatically.Place food into an appropriate sized dish for the volume of food you are...

– 32 – To Cook Food Using Steam Cook There are 2 way for you to steam some of your favourite foods by setting the weight only. One is steam only, the other is microwave with steam. Steam with microwave mode saves cooking time. The oven determines the power and the cooking time automatically. Select ...

– 35 – To Cook Food Using Auto Cook This feature allows you to cook most of your favourite foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the power setting, then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of food and then just enter the weight. Do not include the weight of any added ...

– 36 – For Menu with preheat, please operate as follows: 1 Touch Once. 2 Select desired menu. Tapping “+”/“-” or swipe the slider bar until the desired menu appears in the display window. 3 Touch once. Touch the Set key to verify the selection. 4 Select desired weight. Tapping “+”/“-” or swipe the s...

– 39 – 31. Frozen Crispy Top (uses convection only) Use for heating and browning the top of frozen purchased savoury dishes like macaroni cheese, shepherd’s pie and lasagna. All foods must be pre-cooked and frozen. Transfer crispy top to a similar sized heatproof container. Select Auto menu Frozen C...

– 41 – Cleaning Setting Deodorization: This feature is suitable for cleaning the particular smell from the microwave oven. (30 minutes is needed) 1 Touch once. 2 Select “Deodorization”. Tapping “+”/“-” or swipe the slider bar until “Deodorization” appears in the display window. 3 Touch once. Touch t...

– 43 – Cleaning Setting (continued) Cavity cleaning This feature is available when the cavity is built up with fat or grease (20 minutes is needed). 1 Touch once. 2 Select “Cavity cleaning”. Tapping “+”/“-” or swipe the slider bar until “cavity cleaning” appears in the display window. 3 Touch once. ...

– 44 – To Use Timer This feature allows you to program standing after cooking is completed and to program the oven as a minute or 10 seconds timer or program delay start. To Use as a Kitchen Timer. To Set Standing Time. To Set Delay Start. NOTES : 1. If oven door is opened during the Standing Time, ...

– 45 – Care of your Microwave Oven Turn the oven off and remove the power plug from the wall socket before cleaning. Notes: 1. When using the Grill, Convection or cooking in the crispy grill mode, some foods may inevitably splatter grease on to the oven walls. If the oven is not cleaned, occasionall...

– 46 – Care of your Microwave Oven (continued) Cleaning the water tank Clean with a soft sponge in water. Remove the water tank and clean the compartment where the water tank is inserted. Open the water supply cap, remove the lid and pipe cap and clean. If the pipe cap is dif ¿ cult to remove, wiggl...

– 47 – PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Demonstration mode is designed for retail store display. Cooking and other functions will not operate during the demonstration mode. If it seems there is a problem with the oven, contact an authorized Service Centre. Oven will not turn on. The oven is not plugged...

– 48 – Before Requesting Service (continued) THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL The oven causes interference with my TV. Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, hair dr...

– 49 – Panasonic Warranty (for Australia) F0003BH70QP_OI.indd 49 F0003BH70QP_OI.indd 49 2014/7/9 13:37:53 2014/7/9 13:37:53

– 51 – Quick Guide to Operation Feature How to Operate To Set Clock ( page 13) Tap twice Touch once Set time of day. To Set/Cancel Child Safety Lock ( page 13) To set 3 times. Display To Cancel 3 times. Display or To Cook/Reheat/ Defrost by Micro Power & 300 W + Steam and Time Setting ( page 15)...

– 58 – Breakfast Basics B ACON Serves: 1 to 2 Ingredients: 2 rashers bacon Method: 1. Place rashers between two sheets of paper towel on a dinner plate. 2. Cook on 1000 W for 1½ to 2 minutes. B ACON AND E GG IN A C UP Serves: 1 Ingredients: 2 slices bacon 1 × 60 g egg 1 tablespoon grated cheddar che...

– 61 – Soups, Snacks and Starters P EA AND H AM S OUP Serves: 6 Ingredients: 2½ cups green split peas 850 g smoked ham hock 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 bay leaf 6 cups chicken stock ½ cup frozen peas Method: 1. Wash split peas and place in a 2-litre bowl with 1-litre of...

– 70 – Fish and Shell ¿ sh S OY & H ONEY S ALMON Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 salmon ¿ llets, each 100 to 150 g Marinade 15 ml honey 30 ml dark soy sauce 15 ml sherry 1 garlic clove, crushed 5 ml fresh root ginger, grated Method: 1. Mix the marinade ingredients together. Pour marinade over salmon in...

– 78 – Poultry Cooking Season as desired, but salt after cooking. Browning sauce (e. g . soy, Worcestershire) mixed with equal parts of butter will enhance the appearance. Poultry may be stuffed or unstuffed. Tie legs together with cotton string. Place on microwave rack set in a rectangular dish. Pl...

– 79 – Poultry Arrange pieces skin-side up, and evenly spread in a shallow dish. Directions for Cooking Poultry Pieces by Microwave Cover with wax paper, or paper towel. Multiply the weight by the minimum time recommended in the chart. I TALIAN C HICKEN C ASSEROLE Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 1 table...

– 87 – Main Fare Meats For best results, select roasts that are uniform in shape.Place meat on a microwave suitable rack in a rectangular dish. Beef rib roast should be placed cut- side down. Other bone-in roasts should be placed fat-side down. Boneless roasts should be placed fat-side up. Halfway t...

– 88 – Main Fare Meats Less-tender cuts of meat such as pot roasts should be cooked in liquid. Use ½ to 1 cup of soup, broth, etc per 500 g of meat. Use an oven cooking bag or covered casserole when cooking less-tender cuts of meat. Select a covered casserole deep enough so that the meat does not to...

– 98 – V egetable V arieties Fresh Vegetables Place vegetables in a casserole dish. Add 2 to 3 tablespoon of water per 500 g of vegetables. Add salt to water or add after cooking. Do not place salt directly on vegetables. Cover dish with glass lid or plastic wrap.Cook on 1000 W according to time rec...

– 106 – Rice, Pasta and Cereal Directions for Cooking Rice and Other Grains by Microwave Follow directions in chart on page 107 for recommended dish size, amounts of water and cooking time. Add grain to cold water. Add salt and butter according to package directions. Directions for Cooking Pasta by ...

– 111 – Cakes, Slices and Biscuits C ELEBRATION C AKE Serves: 8 Ingredients: 200 g butter or margarine 200 g dark muscovado sugar 4 eggs, beaten 200 g plain À our 50 g ground almonds 100 ml sherry 75 g candied peel 75 g glace cherries, roughly chopped 250 g currants 250 g raisins 100 g pecan nuts, b...

– 118 – Desserts and Pastries C HRISTMAS P UDDING Serves: 6 to 8 Ingredients: 1 cooking apple, peeled and grated 1 carrot, peeled and grated 1 orange, juice and grated rind 400 g mixed dried fruit 45 ml brandy 15 ml black treacle 50 g self-raising À our pinch of salt 15 ml cocoa 5 ml mixed spice 3 m...

© Panasonic Appliances Microwave Oven (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. 2014 F0003BH70QP PA0714-0 Printed in China Control Panel Steam .................................... pg 23 Convection ....................... pg 20-22 Micro Power .................... pg 15, 24 Grill ........................................ p...