Page 2 - Table of Contents
Microwave Oven Safety ................................................................................................................................................... 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................................................................
Page 3 - Microwave Oven Safety; PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID; Your safety and the safety of others are very important.; DANGER
1 Microwave Oven Safety PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (b...
Page 4 - Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.; WARNING; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2 Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven. Your microwave oven is a cooking appliance and you should use as much care as you use with a stove or any other cooking appliance. When using this electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNIN...
Page 5 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
3 TO AVOID THE RISK OF SHOCK:DO NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs must be done only by a qualified service person. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO MICROWAVE ENERGY:DO NOT tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to Door, Control Panel Frame, Safety Interlock Switches, or any other p...
Page 7 - Examine Your Oven; Placement of Oven; Installation; INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
5 Examine Your Oven 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 oven is damaged. DO NOT install if oven is damaged. Placement of Oven 1. The oven must be placed on a flat, stable s...
Page 9 - Safety Precautions
7 Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven. IMPORTANT Proper cooking depends upon the power, the time setting and quantity of food. If you use a smaller portion than recommended but cook at the time for the recommended portion, fire could result. 1) HOME CANNING / STERILIZING / DRYI...
Page 11 - Metal Pan; Accessories Safety Precautions
9 Drip Tray 1. Before using the oven, place the drip tray in position. Holding with both hands, snap into position on the two front oven feet. 2. The purpose of the drip tray is to collect excess water during Microwave with Steam mode. It should always be emptied after Microwave with Steam operation...
Page 12 - Cooking Mode & Cookware Guide
10 Cooking Mode & Cookware Guide Item Microwave Microwave with Steam Bake Combination Comments Heating Mode Microwave Microwave & Steam Heater Heating Element Microwave & Heating Element Please see page 14. Aluminum Foil Yes for Shielding only Yes for Shielding only Yes Yes for Shielding...
Page 14 - Oven Components Diagram
12 Ceramic Cover 1. Install over the Evaporation Tray.2. After using steam function, do not touch the ceramic cover to avoid scalding. 3. Clean after cooling down. Oven Cavity Floor 1. If the Oven Cavity Floor is hot, allow cooling down before cleaning.2. Do not cook directly on the Oven Cavity Floo...
Page 15 - Control Panel
13 Beep Sound: When a pad is pressed correctly, a beep sound will be heard. If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit did not or could not accept the instruction. The oven will beep twice between programmed stages. At the end of any completed program, the oven will beep 5 times. Display Win...
Page 16 - Cooking Modes
14 Display Window Number/Character (Time/Weight/Temperature/Menu) Timer (Minute) Power Level Microwave Feature TemperatureTimer (Second) Metal Pan Bake Feature Glass Tray Steam Feature Dial Features Auto Menu Choice Rotate the dial to select desired menu among the auto menus. Temperature Choice Rota...
Page 17 - Function Features; DEMO MODE
15 Function Features Language/Lb-°F/KG-°C Choice The oven has a choice of English, French or Spanish display. English is the default display. Also, the oven has both imperial/metric weight and Fahrenheit/Centigrade temperature measurements. Lb-°F is the default display. Display Window 1. • Plug into...
Page 19 - Selecting Microwave Power and Cooking Time
17 Selecting Microwave Power and Cooking Time Method 1: Display Window 1. Press 5 times • Press Microwave pad until the desired power level appears in the display window. 2. • Rotate the Time/Serving/Weight dial to set cooking time (1 minute and 30 seconds ). 3. • Press Start button. ³ Cooking will ...
Page 20 - Keep Warm Feature
18 Keep Warm Feature Method 1: Display Window 1. • Press Microwave pad 11 times. ³ "KEEP WARM" appears in the display window. 2. • Rotate the Time/Serving/Weight dial to set time, up to 30 minutes. 3. • Press Start button. ³ Cooking will start. The time in the display window will count down....
Page 21 - Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature; Defrosting Tips & Techniques
19 Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature Example: To defrost 1.5 pounds of meat. Place food on microwave safe dish. 1. • Press Inverter Turbo Defrost pad. 2. • Rotate the Time/Serving/Weight dial to set 1.5 pounds.(Max setting weight: 6.0 lbs or 3.0 kg ) 3. • Press Start button. ³ Defrosting will start. Th...
Page 25 - Timer Setting; To set Kitchen Timer:
23 Timer Setting To set Kitchen Timer: Example: To count down 5 minutes. 1. • Press once to select "Timer". 2. • Set time as 5 minutes by using Time/Serving/Weight dial. (up to 90 minutes) 3. • Press Start button. ³ Time will count down without oven operating. To set Stand Timer: Example: To...
Page 26 - Cooking Time
24 This feature allows you to add or reduce the cooking time during Microwave, Combination, Bake setting. Turning the dial will count up in 1 minute. Example: To cook at P8 power for 5 minutes, add 3 more minutes during the cooking. 1. • Press Microwave pad 3 times to select P8 power. 2. • Enter coo...
Page 28 - Cooking Techniques
26 Cooking Techniques (continued) Turning It is not possible to stir some foods to distribute the heat evenly. At times, microwave energy will concentrate in one area of the food. To help ensure even cooking, these foods need to be turned. Turn over large foods, such as roasts or turkeys, halfway th...
Page 29 - Auto Menu Feature; Auto Menu Feature has:
27 Auto Menu Feature This feature allows you to cook certain menus by setting their serving size/weight. It will cook automatically without you setting power and cooking time.Auto Cook menus are shown in the chart on the following pages. Auto Menu Feature has: Microwave Auto Menu • Auto Reheat • Pop...
Page 30 - Microwave Auto Menu Feature; Microwave Auto Menu Chart:
28 Microwave Auto Menu Feature Microwave Auto Menu Chart: Menu Serving Display More/Less Accessories Hints Lb KG Glass Tray Metal Pan Auto Reheat 1 Serv (4 - 6 oz) 1 Serv (110 g - 170 g ) +10%/-10% No No All foods must be previously cooked. Foods should always be covered loosely with plastic wrap, w...
Page 32 - Bake Auto Menu Feature
30 Operation: CAKE: 1. • Rotate Menu/Temperature dial clockwise to CAKE. 2. • Rotate Time/Serving/Weight dial clockwise to desired cake setting. 3. • To adjust the cooking time for a larger or shorter time if desired. • Press once to choose "more". Press twice to choose "less". • If ...
Page 35 - Bake Auto Menu Chart:
33 Bake Auto Menu Feature (continued) Bake Auto Menu Chart: Menu Serving More/Less Preheat Accessories Hints Glass Tray Metal Pan Cake Cake A +10%/-10% No No Yes Use this menu for a 8 or 9 inch round pan cooking. Follow cake mix manufacturers' cooking instruction for preparation. Cake B No Yes Use t...
Page 36 - Combination Auto Menu Feature
34 Combination Auto Menu Feature Operation: BEEF MEDIUM, POT ROAST, PORK ROAST: 1. • Rotate Menu/Temperature dial clockwise to select the desired menu. 2. • Rotate Time/Serving/Weight dial to set weight. 3. • To adjust the cooking time for a larger or shorter time if desired. • Press once to choose ...
Page 38 - Combination Auto Menu Chart:
36 Combination Auto Menu Feature Combination Auto Menu Chart: Menu Serving More/Less Preheat Accessories Hints Lb KG Glass Tray Metal Pan Beef Medium 2.0-4.0 1.0-2.0 ±10% No No No For recommended cooking container, refer to the Illustration 1 on the bottom of this page. After 2 beeps sound, turn ove...
Page 39 - Auto Menu Recipe; POT ROAST; CREAM PUFF
37 Auto Menu Recipe PIE (FRESH) Ingredients: 2 cup (500 ml) flour 1 tsp (5 ml) salt 2 / 3 cup (150 ml) shortening 5-7 tbsp (75-100 ml) cold water 2 lb (1 kg ) fresh baking apples 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice 3 / 4 cup (175 ml) sugar 2 tbsp (25 ml) flour 1 tsp (5 ml) cinnamon 1 / 8 tsp (0.5 ml) nutmeg ...
Page 40 - To Set Cleaning Function; Auto Cleaning Feature
38 To Set Cleaning Function Cleaning This feature is used to assist in the removal of fat/grease by softening it. (30 minutes is required) 1. • Rotate Menu/Temperature dial clockwise to Cleaning. 2. • Please fill the Water Tank. 3. • Press Start button. ³ Cleaning will start. Notes: 1. Fill the Wate...
Page 41 - Care and Cleaning of your Microwave Oven; IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE OVEN CLEAN AND DRY.
39 Care and Cleaning of your Microwave Oven Inside of the oven: Wipe with a damp cloth after using. Mild detergent may be used if needed.Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives. Outside oven surfaces: Clean with a damp cloth.To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not...
Page 42 - Before Requesting Service; These things are normal:
40 Before Requesting Service 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, blow dryers, etc. It d...
Page 43 - Limited Warranty & Customer Services Directory
41 Limited Warranty & Customer Services Directory PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF DIVISION OF PANASONIC PUERTO NORTH AMERICA RICO, INC. One Panasonic Way Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel In...
Page 44 - Specifications
42 Specifications NN-CS597S Power Source: 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption: Microwave: 12.0 Amps, 1,400 W Bake: 10.9 Amps, 1,300 W Steam+Microwave: 11.9 Amps, 1,380 W Cooking Power:* 1,000 W Outside Dimensions (W x D x H): 20 19 / 32 " x 19 7 / 8 " x 12 19 / 32 " (523 mm x 505 mm x 320 mm)...
