Panasonic NN-CT56MBQPQ - User Manual

– 9 – WARNING a) The door seals and door seal areas should be cleaned with a damp cloth. The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas and if these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician...

– 10 – Installation and General Instructions General Use 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. This can lead to damage to the microwave oven includi...

– 11 – Installation and General Instructions (continued) 6. DO NOT USE A CONVENTIONAL MEAT THERMOMETER IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN. To check the degree of cooking of roasts and poultry use a MICROWAVE THERMOMETER. Alternatively, a conventional meat thermometer may be used after the food is removed from th...

– 12 – Cookware and Utensils Guide It is important to use the correct container when cooking in a microwave oven. The following will help you make the right selection. How to Test a Container for Safe Microwave Oven Use TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE : Fill a 1-cup glass measure wit...

– 13 – Cookware and Utensil Chart Microwave Grill Convection Combination Grill + Microwave Convection + Microwave Enamel tray (oven accessories) no yes yes yes yes Wire rack (oven accessories) no yes yes yes yes Aluminium foil for shielding yes yes for shielding for shielding Ceramic Plate yes yes y...

– 14 – Feature Diagram q t k g a i u r e d j h y w f a s a o w q Oven Window w Door Safety Lock System e Door Release Pad Push to open the door. Opening the door during cooking will stop the cooking process without cancelling the program. Cook resumes as soon as the door is closed and Start Pad is p...

– 15 – Control Panel Notes If an operation is set and Start pad is not pressed, after 6 minutes, the oven will automatically cancel the operation. This display will revert back to clock or colon mode. Beep Sound When a pad is pressed correctly, a beep sound will be heard. If a pad is pressed and no ...

– 16 – Display Window To help you operate the oven conveniently, the present state will appear in the display window. Micro Power Feature Grill Feature Auto Program Display Wire Rack Display Enamel tray Display 3-Stage Display Time Display (Minute) Convection Feature Child Lock Display Start Display...

– 19 – 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 Accessories to use Containers Microwave • Defrosting • Reheating • Melting: butter, chocolate, cheese. • Cook...

– 20 – 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. There are six different microwave power levels available. Press Power Level Example of Use Once 1000 W (High) Boil water. Cook fresh fruits, vegetables, pre...

– 21 – Defrosting Using Defrost Microwave and Time Select 270 W. The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting.For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting. Food Defrosti...

– 22 – To Defrost Using Turbo Defrost With this feature you can defrost frozen foods according to the weight. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight can be programmed in grams. The weight starts from the minimum weight for each category. Press Start Select the desired program...

– 23 – To Defrost Using Turbo Defrost (continued) 1st Beep 1st Beep 2nd Beep Turn Or shield Turn or break up Category 1 Bread The Bread Program is suitable for defrosting small items e.g. rolls, buns and slices of bread which are required for immediate use. Small items may feel warm immediately afte...

– 24 – To Cook Using the Quick 30 Feature Press Quick 30 pad to set the desired cooking time (up to 5 minutes). Each press is 30 seconds. Time appears in the display. Power level is pre-set at 1000 W. Press Start pad. The cooking will start and the time in the display will count down. At the end of ...

– 25 – To Cook on Grill by Time Setting The grill system on the oven gives fast efficient cooking for a wide variety of foods e.g. chops, sausages, steaks, toast, etc. There are 3 different grill settings available. The glass tray must always be in position when using the oven. Do not preheat the gr...

– 26 – To Cook on Grill by Time Setting (continued) Oven Accessories to Use When grilling foods the glass tray should be in position, with the enamel tray and the wire rack on top. Place food on wire rack on the enamel tray on the glass tray. The wire rack will allow fat to drip through into the ena...

– 27 – To Cook on Convection by Time Setting Your microwave oven can be used in convection mode which incorporates a heating element with a fan. For best results always place food in a preheated oven. The enamel tray must be on the glass tray when preheating. Press to select oven temperature. There ...

– 29 – To Cook on Combination by Time Setting Your oven has two methods of cooking by Combination.1. Convection and Microwave (with and without preheat)2. Grill and Microwave (preheat is not possible) Combination cooking is ideal for many foods. The microwave power cooks them quickly, whilst the con...

– 30 – To Cook on Combination by Time Setting (continued) Containers to Use It is possible to use smooth seamed metal tins and foil containers on combination but they must be placed directly onto the enamel tray on the glass tray. They must not be placed directly onto the wire rack, or arcing will o...

– 31 – This is the most popular combination mode combining Convection heat with Micro Power. Casseroles, meat joints, jacket potatoes and pastries are very successful using this combination. Unsuitable foods are those which contain whisked eggs, meringues, rich fruit cakes, biscuits and yorkshire pu...

– 33 – This combination mode is suitable for foods which are normally grilled and for reheating small savoury items.Do not use this program with less than 200 g of food. It is not necessary to preheat when using this combination mode and food should always be cooked uncovered. The grill will glow on...

– 34 – Multi-stage Cooking 2 or 3 Stage Cooking Example: To cook on 600 W for 2 minutes, cook on 180 °C for 15 minutes and cook on Grill 1 for 10 minutes. Press once Press Micro Power 3 times to select 600 W. Set the cooking time to 2 minutes. Press Convection pad 4 times to select 180 °C. Set the c...

– 35 – The timer can be used either before or after a cooking program. This feature can be used to set a standing time after cooking or to delay the start of your cooking. 1. To Set a Kitchen Timer Press Timer/Clock Set desired kitchen time (max 9 hours 59 minutes) (10 sec pad is inoperable). An “H”...

– 37 – or or This feature allows you to cook or reheat most of your favourite foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the Microwave power level and/or Convection and/or Combination setting, then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of food and then just enter the weight....

– 38 – Auto Program Setting (continued) For menus No. 4 - No. 6, No. 11 - No. 20 and No. 25 - No. 29, please operate as follows Auto Programs Without Preheating Select the desired Auto Weight program, by pressing the appropriate pad. Enter the weight by pressing the up and down pads. To quickly sele...

– 39 – Auto Program Setting (continued) Minimum/Maximum Weights for Auto Weight Programs Program Minimum weight Maximum weight 4. Purée vegetables 100 g 400 g 5. Purée fruits 100 g 400 g 6. Junior pasta bake 200 g 600 g 7. Chilled breaded products 100 g 500 g 8. Frozen breaded products 100 g 500 g 9...

– 40 – Junior Menu Programs The Junior Menu offers a range of programs catering for babies, toddlers and older children - great for time saving and convenience. The fruit and vegetable purées are ideal first foods for weaning babies. Homemade purées taste like real food and cost less than jars or pa...

– 41 – Junior Menu Programs (continued) Program Weight Accessory Instructions 7. Chilled breaded products 4 Presses 100 g - 500 g For preparing chilled breaded products such as breaded chicken strips, fish goujons, popcorn chicken, chicken bites or breaded chicken fillets. Press Junior Menu four tim...

– 42 – Auto Cook Programs Program Weight Accessory Instructions 12. Reheat curry 1 Press 300 g - 800 g - This program is for reheating a chilled curry convenience meal that can be stirred *. Foods must be in a suitable microwaveable container and have the film pierced. Place on glass tray, press the...

– 47 – Before Requesting Service ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL: The oven causes interference with my TV. Some radio, TV, Wi-Fi, cordless telephone, baby monitor, blue tooth or other wireless equipment interference might occur when you cook with the oven. This interference is similar to the interferenc...

– 48 – Before Requesting Service (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Oven will not turn on. The oven is not plugged in securely. Remove plug from outlet, wait 10 seconds and re-insert. Circuit Breaker or fuse is tripped or blown. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. There is a problem with t...

– 49 – Care of your Microwave Oven Turn the oven off and remove the power plug from the wall socket before cleaning. 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...

– 50 – Technical Specifications Model NN-CT56MB Power Supply: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz Power Consumption*: Microwave 4.7 A 1090 W Grill 5.8 A 1370 W Combination 8.8 A 2100 W Convection 5.8 A 1390 W Power Requirement: (Maximum) 2380 W Output power*: Microwave 1000 W Grill 1300 W Convection 1300 W Outside D...

Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by 1000 W . Meals can be brought back to serving temperature in just minutes and will taste freshly cooked. Always check food is piping hot and return to oven if necessary. As a general rule, always cover wet foods, e.g. soups, casseroles and plated meals....

The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on starting temperature, dish size etc. Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines Bread – Precooked – Fresh – N.B. Breads reheated by microwave will have a soft base. Croissants ...

Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines Bread – Frozen Part-baked rolls 200 g (4) Combi 220 ° C + 300 W 8-12 mins Place on enamel tray on glass tray. Part-baked garlic baguette 170 g (1) Combi 220 ° C + 300 W 8-10 mins Bacon – from raw Rashers 300 g (8) 1000...

Increasing Recipes � To increase a recipe from 4-6 servings, increase each ingredient listed by half. To double the quantity, simply double every ingredient listed. � Do not forget that large quantities will require a larger dish. Make sure that it is deep enough to prevent the recipe from boiling o...

C ARROT AND O RANGE S OUP Ingredients: Serves 425 g butter 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 700 g carrots, thickly sliced 1 litre vegetable stock ½ orange, grated zest 90 ml orange juice 60 ml crème fraiche salt and pepper 15 ml fresh chives, chopped Dish: 1 x 3 litre Pyrex ® casserole dish Accessor...

Guidelines Fish cooks very well by microwave as it stays moist and the lingering fish smells left in conventional ovens are avoided. When is Fish Cooked? Fish is cooked when it flakes easily and becomes opaque. For fish with a strong odour, eliminate the smell after cooking by placing 600 ml of boil...

GuidelinesDefrosted Joints If the meat has previously been frozen, ensure it is properly thawed before cooking by microwave. Defrosted joints of meat must be allowed to stand for a minimum of 1 hour before cooking to ensure the centre is fully defrosted. Fat Large amounts of fat absorb microwave ene...

K EDGEREE Ingredients: Serves 4175 g easy cook brown rice 450 ml hot chicken stock 450 g smoked haddock 30 ml lemon, juiced 1 medium onion, chopped 15 ml oil 150 ml soured cream 15 ml curry paste 100 g frozen peas 30 ml parsley, chopped 2 boiled eggs, chopped into small chunks Dish: 1 x large Pyrex ...

S TUFFED C ROISSANTS Ingredients: Makes 8100 g Cheddar cheese, grated 100 g smoked ham, diced 1 tomato, deseeded and chopped 60 ml sour cream 15 ml mayonnaise 10 ml wholegrain mustard pepper 8 croissants Dish: 1 x medium Pyrex ® mixing bowl Accessory: Enamel tray + wire rack Method: 1. Combine all t...

● Root vegetables. i.e. carrots, swede, should be cut into slices, strips or cubes. ● Do not mix fresh and frozen vegetables as the cooking times may be different. ● If cooking potatoes with other vegetables, only cook with other root vegetables. ● Never add salt to vegetables before microwaving. Re...

GuidelinesContainer Size Always use a container or jug at least twice the capacity of the sauce, to avoid boiling over. Covering Do not cover sauces when cooking. Caution! Sauces/gravy should be thoroughly stirred before, during and after cooking, to avoid any eruptions and to result in a smooth sau...

S UETCRUST P ASTRY Ingredients: 225 g self-raising flour 3 ml salt 100 g shredded suet 105 ml cold water Dish: 1 x large Pyrex ® mixing bowl Accessory: none Method: 1. In Pyrex ® mixing bowl, mix together flour, salt and suet. 2. Add water and mix to a soft dough. Knead lightly until smooth. B AKED ...

C ARROT C AKE Ingredients: 2 eggs, beaten 150 ml vegetable oil 150 g self raising wholemeal flour 100 g soft light brown sugar 10 ml cinnamon 75 g raisins 100 g carrots, grated Icing:50 g cream cheese 50 g butter 100 g icing sugar 10 ml lemon, juiced 50 g walnuts, chopped Dish: 1 x large mixing bowl...

C HOCOLATE S AUCY P UDDING WITH T OFFEE S AUCE Ingredients: 75 g plain chocolate 30 ml milk 175 g margarine 175 g light muscovado sugar 2 eggs 150 g fresh white breadcrumbs 30 ml cocoa powder Sauce:225 g vanilla flavoured toffees 150 ml milk 15 g butter Dish: 1 x 1.2 litre pudding basin, 1 x small P...

GuidelinesSterilizing Jars Jam jars can be sterilized by microwave ready for your jams. Half fill with water and heat them on 1000 W until water boils (approx. 3 minutes. for 2 jars). Empty and drain upside down on kitchen paper. The jars should be warm when filled with jam. If you wish to cook larg...

T OMATO S OUP Ingredients: Serves 430 ml olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 200 g carrots, peeled and chopped 400 g canned chopped tomatoes 200 ml passata 400 ml vegetable stock 1 bay leaf 1 sprig fresh thyme 100 ml single cream, optional salt and pepper Dish: 1 x large Pyrex ® casse...