Panasonic NN-DS596BQPQ - User Manual

4 „ „ The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken. The temperature has to be checked before consumption to avoid burns. „ „ Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole hard-boiled eggs by microwave . Pressure may build up and the eggs may explode, even after the mic...

6 „ This combination oven is intended for heating food and beverages only. 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 popc...

7 Disposal of waste products Information on disposal for users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper...

8 Important safety instructions 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...

10 Examine your oven 1. Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches, cracks in the door or any damage to the water tank. Notify dealer immediately if unit is damaged. DO NOT install if unit is damaged. Guarantee 2. Your receipt is ...

11 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 sit...

12 Service 1. When your oven requires a service call your local Panasonic engineer (Customer Communications Centre on 0344 344 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...

13 The oven comes equipped with an accessory, the Square Panacrunch Pan. Always follow the directions given for use of the accessory. The accessory has a number of uses:1. It is recommended to use the pan in the upper shelf position on Steam 1, 2 or 3. For steaming larger food items, place the pan i...

14 Drip tray 1. Before using the oven, the drip tray must be fitted as it collects excess water during cooking. The drip tray should be removed and cleaned on a regular basis. 2. Fit the drip tray by holding with both hands and clicking onto the front legs of the oven. 3. To remove the drip tray, ho...

15 Warning label Menu label Steam outlet Warning label Air vents Grill elements LED light Power supply cord Power supply plug Bottom microwave feeding (refer to page 29) Inner Plate Door handle Pull the door handle downwards to open. When you open the oven door during cooking, the cooking is stopped...

16 Small quantities of food Take care when heating small quantities of food as these can easily burn, dry out or catch fire if cooked too long. Always set short cooking times and check the food frequently. Note Never operate the oven without food inside on microwave or combination mode involving mic...

18 Microwaving principles Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and from manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and mobile phones. Oven cavityBase of the oven Stirrer motor Waveguide Microwave stirrer Magnetron In a ...

19 1. Display window 2. Steam (pages 39-40) 3. Micro Power (page 29) 4. Grill (pages 33-35) 5. Oven (pages 36-38) 6. Chaos defrost (pages 50-51) 7. Auto steam programs (pages 52-53) 8. Auto cook programs (pages 54-55) 9. Panacrunch programs (pages 56-57) 10. Time/Weight Dial 11. System cleaning (pag...

20 Standing time Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require a standing time (inside or outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting through the food. „ Jacket potatoes Wrap in aluminium foil once cooked by microwave only. Stand for 5 min. It is not necessary ...

23 Plastic Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use, but do not use for cooking foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that require long cooking times e.g. brown rice. Only use Tupperware ® containers if they are designed for microwave use.Do not use Melamine. Never cook in margarine ...

24 Cooking modes Uses Accessories to use Containers MICROWAVE „ Defrosting „ Reheating „ Melting: butter, chocolate, cheese. „ Cooking fish, vegetables, fruits, eggs. „ Preparing: stewed fruits, jam, sauces, custards, choux, pastry, caramel, meat, fish. „ Baking cakes without colour. No Preheating -...

25 Cooking modes Uses Accessories to use Containers GRILL + MICROWAVE To use grill + microwave in Panacrunch mode, refer to page 24 „ Cooking lasagne, meat, potatoes or vegetable gratins. No Preheating - Microwaveable and heatproof dishes placed directly on base of oven. STEAM + MICROWAVE „ Cooking ...

26 1 Plug in Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to read your operating instructions. 2 Tap Timer/Clock twice to set clock Set clock as a 24 hr clock. (See page 27 for details). 3 Tap Oven ( will appear in the display window with the oven temperature) (this procedure is ...

27 Setting the clock When the oven is first plugged in “REFER TO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE” appears in display window. Note 1. One turn of the dial will increase or decrease the time by 1 minute. Continously turning the dial will rapidly increase or decrease the time. 2. To reset the time of...

28 Operation guide setting To turn off: To turn on: Tap Timer/Clock four times. Tap Timer/Clock four times. Display window Display window Colon or time of day appears in the display window. Colon or time of day appears in the display window. To assist you in programming your oven, the following oper...

29 Microwave cooking and defrosting There are 6 different microwave power levels available. Do not place food directly on the base of the oven. Use your own dishes, plates or bowls covered with a lid or pierced cling film directly on the base of the oven. Tap Micro Power until the power you require ...

30 Arrange food in a single layer. Turn or break up food as soon as possible. Shield chickens and joints of meat. By selecting the defrost power level from the microwave power key and setting a time, you can defrost food in your microwave. The biggest problem is getting the inside defrosted before t...

31 Select Defrost power. 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 Weight Defrost Time Method Standing Time Meat B...

33 Grilling Tap Grill until the power you require appears in the display window. Select the cooking time by turning the Time/Weight dial. Maximum cooking time is 90 minutes. Touch Power Level Wattage Once Grill 1 (High) 1200 W Twice Grill 2 (Medium) 850 W 3 Times Grill 3 (Low) 650 W 4 Times Panacrun...

34 Oven accessory to use When grilling fish, chops or small food items, the Square Panacrunch Pan should be placed in the upper shelf position. For larger food items, the Square Panacrunch Pan should be in the lower shelf position. Place food on Square Panacrunch Pan The Square Panacrunch Pan will a...

35 Panacrunch (Grilling) Tap Grill 4 times. The Panacrunch icon will appear in the display. Select the cooking time by turning the Time/Weight dial. Maximum cooking time is 30 minutes. Touch Start. The cooking program will start and the time in the display will count down. The Panacrunch ʻconceptʼ S...

36 Oven cooking Your combination oven can be used as an oven using the oven mode which uses top and bottom heat. For best results always place food in a preheated oven. When using oven mode, the Square Panacrunch Pan can be placed in the upper or lower shelf position.See individual guidelines on pag...

38 Temp °C Use Temp °F Gas mark 40 °C Proving Bread or Pizza dough 90 °F 1⁄8 150/160 °C Macaroons 300 °F 2 160/170 °C Casseroles, Small Tarts, Cookies 325 °F 3 180 °C Victoria Sandwich, Fairy Cakes, Meat Joints 350 °F 4 190 °C Gratins, Lasagne, Pastry Pies, Chicken 375 °F 5 200 °C Stuffed Peppers, S...

39 Steam cooking The oven can be programmed as a steamer to cook vegetables, fish, chicken and rice. There are 3 different steam settings available. Select the cooking time turning the Time/Weight dial. Maximum cooking time is 30 minutes. Touch Start. The cooking program will start and the time in t...

40 Guidelines for water tank Carefully remove the water tank from the oven. Remove the lid and fill with tap water (do not use mineral water). Replace the lid and position back in the oven. Ensure the lid is closed tightly and securely positioned, otherwise leakage may occur. It is recommended to cl...

41 Steam Shot As required during operation, hold Steam for 2 seconds and 1 minute will be added. If you want to add 2 or 3 minutes, tap Steam 2 or 3 times within 3 seconds after step 2. The remaining time displayed includes steam shot time. Set and operate the desired program. Optional ( ) This feat...

42 Touch Power Level Temperature Once Steam 1 High Twice Steam 2 Medium 3 Times Steam 3 Low Microwave Power low, simmer or warm can be set. Grill levels 1, 2 or 3 can be set. Oven 100 °C - 220 °C can be set. Steam + microwave Directly on the base of the oven in a microwaveable and heatproof dish. Ov...

44 On the base of the oven in your own microwaveable and heatproof dishes, this mode is suitable for cooking lasagne, gratins, meat, potatoes. To cook successfully by combination you should always use a minimum of 200 g food. Small quantities should be cooked by oven, grill or steam.It is not possib...

48 Using the timer Select Cooking Method & Time Set the cooking program, by entering cooking method and time required. Tap Micro Power once. Tap Micro Power 5 times. Touch Timer/ Clock once. Touch Timer/ Clock once. Touch Start. Touch Start. Set the delay time using Time/Weight dial (up to 9 hou...

49 To set a standing time: By using the Timer, you can program Stand Time after cooking is completed or use to program the oven as a minute timer. Example: High power (1000 W): 4 mins Stand Time: 5 mins High power (1000 W): 2 mins Using the timer Tap Micro Power once. Touch Timer/Clock once. Tap Mic...

50 Chaos defrost This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread. Tap Chaos defrost to select the correct defrost category and then enter in the weight of the food in grams (see page 51). Foods should be placed in a suitable dish, whole chickens and joi...

52 Auto steam programs Steam Square Panacrunch Pan When you select an automatic program, symbols will appear in the display to show the cooking mode that will be used and if the Square Panacrunch Pan is needed. See below to identify the symbols: This feature allows you to steam some of your favourit...

54 Auto cook programs Program Weight Instructions 11. CHILLED MEAL 200 g - 1000 g To reheat a fresh pre-cooked meal. Foods should be at refrigerator temperature approx. + 5 °C. Reheat in container as purchased. Pierce covering film with a sharp knife once in the centre and four times around the edge...

55 Auto cook programs Program Weight Instructions 12. FROZEN MEAL 200 g - 1000 g To reheat a frozen pre-cooked meal. All foods must be pre-cooked and frozen (-18 °C). Reheat in container as purchased. Pierce covering film with a sharp knife once in the centre and four times around the edge. If trans...

56 Panacrunch programs This feature allows you to cook some of your favourite foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the microwave power level and/or combination level and the cooking time automatically. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight is programmed in g...

58 Add 100 g of water to the water tank. Ensure drip tray is empty. Make a solution of 16 g citric acid and 200 g of water, add the solution to the water tank. Ensure drip tray is empty. Tap System cleaning once until F1 Drain water program appears in the display. Tap System cleaning twice until F2 ...

59 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. Pipe Cap Ensure it faces downwards If the pipe cap is difficult to remove, wiggle from side to side. When re-fitting, make sure that the pipe faces d...

60 Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. 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 ...

61 1000 W E The IEC (60705) power output (watts) The heating category for small packs of food Microwave symbol The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size and quantity. Pastry or bread items reheated by microwave will be soft n...

67 Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines Bread Part-baked rolls 300 g (6) GRILL 2 + WARM Micro 10-12 mins Place on Square Panacrunch Pan in lower shelf position. Part-baked garlic baguette/ciabatta 170 g GRILL 2 + WARM Micro 9-10 mins Place on Square Panac...

75 Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines Frozen vegetablesBeans - broad 200 g STEAM 1 + LOW Micro 8 mins Place in Pyrex® dish on base of oven. Beans - green 200 g 8 mins Broccoli - florets 250 g 8 mins Carrots - sliced 200 g 7 mins Cauliflower 250 g 10 min...

76 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 boilin...

77 Soups and Starters ingredients Serves 4 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 700 g sweet potato, peeled and chopped 1 large red pepper, deseeded and chopped 700 ml vegetable stock 150 ml coconut milk salt and pepper Dish: 1 x 3 litre Pyrex® cassero...

78 Soups and Starters ingredients Serves 4 2 rashers streaky bacon 25 g Cheddar cheese, grated 1 tsp (2.5 ml) Dijon mustard 50 g breadcrumbs 1 egg, beaten 4 tbsp (60 ml) milk 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh parsley, chopped 4 large flat mushrooms, stalks removed 4 slices cheddar cheese 1 tomato, thinly sliced ...

79 Fish ingredients Serves 4 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove of garlic, crushed 25 g butter 225 g brown cap mushrooms, quartered 225 g risotto rice 1 lemon, zest and juice ½ tsp (2.5 ml) saffron strands, crushed 300 ml hot vegetable stock 300 ml white wine 100 g frozen peas 300 g cooked peeled prawn...

80 Fish ingredients Serves 2 900 g mussels (weight in shell) 15 g butter 2 shallots, finely sliced 1 clove of garlic, crushed 150 ml white wine 1 bunch flat leaf parsley, finely chopped 100 ml double cream Dish: 1 x large Pyrex® casserole dish with lid, , 1 x serving dish Accessory: Square Panacrunc...

81 Meat ingredients Serves 4 Meat Sauce: 1 onion, chopped 1 clove of garlic, crushed 1 tsp (5 ml) oil 400 g tin chopped tomatoes 150 ml red wine 2 tbsp (30 ml) tomato puree 1 tsp (5 ml) mixed herbs 500 g minced beef salt and pepper Lasagne 1 quantity white sauce (see page 94) 100 g Cheddar cheese, g...

82 Meat ingredients Serves 4 1 kg potatoes, peeled and chopped 2 tbsp (30 ml) milk 1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped 25 g butter 350 g minced lamb 275 ml hot lamb stock 1 tbsp (15 ml) worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp (15 ml) cornflour 1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato puree 50 g Cheddar ch...

83 Meat ingredients Serves 4 2 large chicken breasts 3 tbsp (45 ml) fresh corriander, chopped 2.5 cm piece ginger, cut into strips 6-8 spring onions, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 red chilli, finely chopped 3 tbsp (45 ml) soy sauce 2 tbsp (30 ml) rice vinegar 1 tsp (5 ml) light brown ...

84 Meat ingredients Serves 4 250 g leek, finely sliced 25 g butter 25 g plain flour 300 ml whole milk 225 g cooked chicken, chopped 100 g ham, chopped 150 g gruyere cheese, grated Dish: 1 x large Pyrex® bowl, 1 x 20 x 25 cm Pyrex® gratin dish Accessory: Square Panacrunch Pan Fill water tank 1. Place...

85 Meat ingredients Serves 4 500 g new potatoes, halved 3 tbsp (45 ml) pesto 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 chicken breasts, skinned and cut into bite sized pieces 400 g tin chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp (30 ml) tomato puree 4-5 drops Tabasco sauce 100 g breadcrumbs 1 clove of garlic,...

86 Meat ingredients Serves 4 250 g brown lentils 1 large onion, chopped 4 rashers smoked bacon, diced 1 pinch thyme 1 stock cube 230 g smoked sausage salt and pepper Dish: 1 x 2 litre Pyrex® casserole dish with lid Accessory: none 1. Place the lentils in a Pyrex® casserole dish. Cover in cold water....

87 Meat ingredients Serves 4 700 g lamb fillet, cut into chunks 2 onions, chopped 1 red chilli 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 sprig rosemary 275 ml white wine 400 g tin chopped tomatoes 3 tbsp (45 ml) black olives, sliced 100 g linguine, broken into pieces 150 g feta cheese, cubed 1 tbsp (15 ml) fres...

88 Vegetables ingredients Serves 4 1 large cauliflower, divided into florets 25 g butter 25 g flour ½ tsp (2.5 ml) French mustard 300 ml whole milk 100 g cheese, grated 25 g breadcrumbs Dish: 1 x medium Pyrex® shallow dish, 1 x 1.5 litre Pyrex® jug Accessory: Square Panacrunch Pan Fill water tank 1....

89 Vegetables ingredients Serves 4 1 clove of garlic, chopped ½ red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 2 sun dried tomato in oil, drained and roughly chopped 60 g butter, softened 300 g courgettes, sliced Dish: Pestle and mortar Accessory: Square Panacrunch Pan Fill water tank 1. Use a pestle and m...

90 Vegetables ingredients Serves 4 200 g tin chopped tomatoes 2 tsp (10 ml) tomato puree 500 g mixed vegetables e.g. red pepper, leeks, aubergine, red onion, chopped into small chunks 1 clove of garlic, crushed 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 25 g pine nuts 50 g gruyere cheese, grated 100 g Boursin cheese ...

91 Vegetables ingredients Serves 4 40 g dried porcini mushrooms 1 onion, chopped 250 g risotto rice 50 g butter 1 clove of garlic, crushed 1 vegetable stock cube 1 small bunch basil leaves, chopped Dish: 1 x small Pyrex ® bowl, 1 x 3 litre Pyrex® casserole dish Accessory: none Fill water tank 1. In ...

92 Cheese ingredients Serves 4 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 tsp (10 ml) olive oil 175 g self raising flour ½ tsp (2.5 ml) mustard powder ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt 1 pinch cayenne pepper 25 g butter 40 g cheddar cheese, grated 40 g parmesan, grated 25 g black olives, chopped 1 egg, beaten 3 tbsp (45 ml...

93 Cheese ingredients Makes 12 375 g short crust pastry 90 g red pesto 1 clove of garlic, crushed 25 g black olives, stoned and chopped 125 g mozzarella cheese, grated 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 25 g parmesan, grated 1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano Dish: 1 x 12 hole cake tin, 1 x small...

94 Sauces ingredients Makes approx. 500 ml 35 g butter 35 g flour 500 ml milk salt and pepper nutmeg Dish: 1 x medium Pyrex ® bowl, 1 x 1.5 litre Pyrex® jug Accessory: none ingredients Serves 4-6 1 onion, chopped 40 g butter 30 g flour 400 ml hot stock, from 2 stock cubes 2 tsp (10 ml) white pepper ...

95 Desserts ingredients Serves 4 100 g suet 175 g self raising flour cold water, to mix 5 tbsp (75 ml) seedless raspberry jam milk, to glaze Dish: 1 x medium Pyrex® bowl Accessory: Square Panacrunch Pan Fill water tank and refill after 30 minutes cooking 1. Place suet and flour in a medium Pyrex® bo...

96 Desserts ingredients Serves 4 150 g ready to eat dates, stoned and chopped 50 g butter 150 g caster sugar 2 medium eggs, lightly beaten 150 g self raising flour ½ tsp (2.5 ml) nutmeg, grated ½ tsp (2.5 ml) ground ginger Sauce 150 g muscovado sugar 75 ml double cream 75 g butter Dish: 1 x 2 litre ...

97 Desserts ingredients Serves 8 ½ tsp (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon 175 g desiccated coconut 225 g caster sugar 375 g short crust pastry 1 medium egg, beaten Dish: 1 x large Pyrex® bowl, 1 x 23 cm flan dish Accessory: Square Panacrunch Pan 1. Place cinnamon, coconut and sugar into a large Pyrex® bowl wi...

98 ingredients Serves 6-8 100 g butter 250 g digestive biscuits, crushed 150 g plain chocolate 30 ml milk 450 g cream cheese 100 g soft brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla essence Dish: 2 x medium Pyrex ® bowl, 1 x 22.5 cm flan dish Accessory: Square Panacrunch Pan 1. Place butter in mediu...

99 ingredients Serves 6-8 175 g butter or margarine 175 g caster sugar 3 medium eggs 175 g self raising flour Dish: 1 x large Pyrex ® bowl, 2 x 18 cm round cake tins, greased and lined Accessory: Square Panacrunch Pan Fill water tank 1. In a large Pyrex® bowl, cream butter and sugar until pale and f...

100 ingredients Serves 10 Shortbread: 225 g plain flour 75 g caster sugar 175 g butter Caramel: 200 g butter 397 g condensed milk 4 tbsp (60 ml) golden syrup Topping: 300 g milk or dark chocolate, broken into small pieces 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil Dish: 3 x medium Pyrex® bowls, 1 x 23 x 23 cm cak...

101 Br ead ingredients Makes approx. 6-8 rolls 450 g strong bread flour 1 sachet dried yeast 1 tsp (5 ml) salt 15 g butter or margarine 275 ml warm water For Wholemeal Bread: use 225 g each of wholemeal and strong white bread flour For Granary Bread: use 450 g granary flour instead of strong white b...

102 ingredients Makes 1 loaf 400 g strong bread flour 1 sachet dried yeast 2 tsp (10 ml) salt 75 g olive oil 2 tsp (10 ml) course sea salt Dish: 2 x large Pyrex® bowl, 1 x 25 cm round tin Accessory: Square Panacrunch Pan Fill water tank ingredients Makes 6 rolls 250 g strong white flour 1 sachet dri...

103 Jams Making jams, marmalades and chutneys by microwave is much quicker and cleaner than using a large pan on the hob. One of the main advantages is that preserves can be made in small batches, using fresh or frozen fruit exactly when it suits you. Dish size Always use a very large glass bowl. DO...

104 Jams ingredients Makes approx. 750 g 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil 4 large red onions, halved and thinly sliced 50 g demerara sugar 100 g sultanas 300 ml red wine 125 ml red wine vinegar Dish: 1 x large Pyrex® casserole dish with lid Accessory: none ingredients Makes 2 jars 450 g soft fruit, washed 2...

105 Q: Why won’t my oven turn on? A: When the oven does not turn on, check the following: 1. Is the oven plugged in securely? Remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds and reinsert. 2. Check the circuit breaker and the fuse. Reset the circuit breaker or replace the fuse if it is tripped or bl...

106 Questions and Answers Q: The oven stops cooking by microwave and ‘H97’ or ‘H98’ appears in the display. Why? A: This display indicates a problem with the microwave generation system. Please contact an authorised Service Centre. Q: The fan continues to rotate after cooking. Why? A: After using th...

107 Specifications This product is an equipment that fulfills the European standard for EMC disturbances (EMC = Electromagnetic Compatibility) EN 55011. According to this standard this product is an equipment of group 2, class B and is within required limits. Group 2 means that radio- frequency ener...

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