Panasonic HomeCHEF NU-SC180 Owner's Manual

Panasonic HomeCHEF NU-SC180 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
Convection Steam Oven
Household Use Only
Model No.
(U.S.A Only)
NU-SC180B
F0003CF00AP
PA0122-0
Printed in China
2022/1/22 14:30:45
2022/1/22 14:30:45

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  • Page 1 To register your product and for all other assistance, please contact us via the web at: http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S.A Only) F0003CF00AP PA0122-0 Printed in China © Panasonic Appliances Microwave Oven (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. 2022 F0003CF00AP_EN_20220122.indd cover1 F0003CF00AP_EN_20220122.indd cover1 2022/1/22 14:30:45 2022/1/22 14:30:45...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................3-4 Precautions for Placement and Cooking ...................4-5 Heating Principle ..........................6 Cooking Techniques ..........................7 Food Characteristics..........................7 Feature Diagram..........................8-9 Cookware and Utensil Guide ......................10 Control Panel ..........................11-12 Steam Setting .............................13 Slow Cook Setting ..........................14 Airfry Setting ............................15 Ferment Setting ..........................16 Conv.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Convection Steam Oven. Read the manual carefully and keep it properly. 1. Read all instructions. 6. When the oven works abnormally, do not 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
  • Page 4: Precautions For Placement And Cooking

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Safety Precautions Instruction Items 1. The oven surface may become very hot during 1. Before using vessels of different materials, first and after use. The temperature at the housing confirm whether the vessels can withstand high surface, air outlet, oven door and oven cavity temperature.
  • Page 5 Do not damage the safety lock of the oven door, including the door hinges. To repair the product, please contact an authorized Service Center by Panasonic. (b) Except for a qualified technician, repair work is very dangerous. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the oven yourself.
  • Page 6: Heating Principle

    Heating Principle The diagrams shown below are examples of the accessories placements of various cooking modes. It may vary depending on the recipe/dish used. Cooking modes Principle and Types Uses Caution Placement Take food out immediately after Conv. Bake, Ferment, Use the convection heater for heating;...
  • Page 7: Cooking Techniques

    Cooking Techniques Timing Browning A range in heating time is given in each recipe. The time To shorten the food Conv. Bake or cooking time and range compensates for the uncontrollable differences get good color effect, be sure to apply dark soy sauce in food shapes, starting temperature and regional or spicy sauce to the food before baking.
  • Page 8: Feature Diagram

    Feature Diagram Menu/Warning Label Air Outlet Attach menu/warning label according to the required language. Warning symbol (Hot surface ) Convection Heater LED Light Upper Shelf Position Steam Outlet Air Outlet Lower Shelf Position Power Door Hinges Supply Cord When opening or closing the door, do not stretch your fingers inside the Power...
  • Page 9 Feature Diagram (continued) Figure 1 Drip Tray Control Panel Water Tank 1. Full water level is 3¹⁄ cups (800 ml). Add water to 800 mark. 2. Fill with pure water (do not use mineral water). 3. Fully fill the water tank, and cover with the rubber lid. Rubber Lid Water Tank Lid Integrated Water Tank...
  • Page 10: Cookware And Utensil Guide

    Cookware and Utensil Guide Conv. Bake*, Conv. Bake*, Container Steam High, Steam-Med Container Steam High, Steam-Med Ferment Ferment Metal tray Lacquerware Aluminum and Wire rack other metal Note: Note: containers Meal containers Easy-rusting with resin metal container handles cannot is forbidden. be used.
  • Page 11: Control Panel

    Control Panel ➊ ➋ ➍ ➌ ➊ ➊ Display Window: Mode: Two modes of steam cooking: A: Top shelf and Bottom Steam-Med ......(See page 13) shelf Steam-High ......(See page 13) B: Normal Working Slow Cook ......... (See page 14) (The mark is rotate Airfry ..........
  • Page 12 Control Panel (continued) One Push Setting/Cancel To set/cancel one push setting. (Press “ ” button 2 seconds) One push setting is available for all functions. (only except Steam Shot). “ ” will flash in the display window after cooking. (See page 22) Function Setting To select a function which you desired.
  • Page 13: Steam Setting

    Steam Setting Two modes for steam cooking, Steam-Med and Steam-High. Cooking with steam can keep foods soft and moist. For example: vegetables, seafood and so on. Additionally, it also can heat tin foods or vacuum packaged foods. ➊ Place wire rack with food on the Example: select metal tray in the lower shelf position, Steam-High mode...
  • Page 14: Slow Cook Setting

    Slow Cook Setting This mode combines the steam and convection heater. It is suitable for stew soup and vegetables with long cooking times. You can set cooking time only. ➊ Place wire rack with food on the metal tray in the lower shelf position. Select Slow Cook mode by pressing Select button.
  • Page 15: Airfry Setting

    Airfry Setting This mode can cook foods like fries with little or no oil. This is more healthy than traditional deep-frying and suitable for fried fish steaks, fried frozen fries, fried chicken wings etc. ➊ Select Airfry mode by pressing Select button.
  • Page 16: Ferment Setting

    Ferment Setting Ferment has 85 °F (30 °C) and 100 °F (40 °C) modes. 85 °F (30 °C) can be used for fermentation of European bread and dough with rich oil. Like baguette or Danish bread. 100 °F (40 °C) can be used for fermentation of Chinese pastry and pizza dough. ➊...
  • Page 17: Conv. Bake Setting

    Conv. Bake Setting Conv. Bake are suitable for baking meat, fish and Western desserts like cakes, pizzas, etc. Place the foods directly on the accessory, select suitable temperature and time, and start cooking. For evenly distributed color of cooked food, re-arrange food position or rotate the accessory during cooking. When cooking without Preheat: Place food on the accessory in ➊...
  • Page 18 Conv. Bake Setting (continued) When cooking with Preheat: Select Conv. Bake mode by ➊ pressing Select button. (With Preheat)   Press Set button to set Conv. Bake ➋ mode. (With Preheat)   Set desired cooking temperature by ➌ pressing Select button. Example: 375 °F (190 °C) (Temperatures refer to below, and default temperature is 350 °F (180 °C))
  • Page 19: Steam Conv. Setting

    Steam Conv. Setting This mode combines the steam and Conv. Bake modes, adding steam while cooking in Conv. Bake mode which creates fluffier cakes and juicier meats. For more evenly distributed food color, re-arrange food or rotate the accessory during cooking. When cooking without Preheat: Place accessory with food in the ➊...
  • Page 20 Steam Conv. Setting (continued) When cooking with Preheat: Press Select button to select Steam ➊ Conv. mode. (With Preheat) Note: Fill the tank with water before using.   ➋ Press Set button to set Steam Conv. mode. (With Preheat)   Set desired cooking temperature by ➌...
  • Page 21: Steam Shot Setting

    Steam Shot Setting This function allows you to add steam during cooking in Conv. Bake and Ferment mode (up to 3 minutes). Adding steam during cooking can enhance moisture distribution, thus promoting the softer dessert surfaces and juicier meats. At the beginning of fermentation using steam can increase cavity humidity, which is better for the dough to ferment.
  • Page 22: One Push Setting

    One Push Setting One push setting can simplify operation. You can set desired function as one push setting that can use easily in each time. To Save: ➊ “ ” will flash in the display window after finishing. It means you can save program as one push setting.
  • Page 23: Child Safety Lock Setting

    Child Safety Lock Setting This function allows you to prevent a young child operating the oven; however, the door can still be opened. You can set Child Safety Lock when “ ” shows in display window. To set: Press 3 times, “ ”...
  • Page 24: Auto Cook Setting And Menus

    Auto Cook Setting and Menus This function allows you to cook most of your favorite foods by setting the different weight. It can follow the prompts and cooking automatically without setting function, temperature and time. Press Select button and menu number will appear in the display window. Operation as follows: (except No.10-11, 13-18) ➊...
  • Page 25 Auto Cook Setting and Menus (continued) Operation as follows: No.10-11, 13-18 Press Select button to select Auto ➊ Program.   Press Set button to set a desired ➋ Auto Program.   ➌ Press Select button to select a Example: No.11 Fried desired cooking menu number.
  • Page 26 Auto Cook Setting and Menus (continued) Reference Menu Weight/Serving/Level Accessories Placement Page Steamed Fish* 7 oz (200 g) 11 oz (300 g) 14 oz (400 g) 18 oz (500 g) P. 28 Steamed Egg* 1-3 serves 4-6 serves P. 28 Steamed Chinese 1 level 2 levels...
  • Page 27 Auto Cook Setting and Menus (continued) Reference Menu Weight/Serving/Level Accessories Placement Page Cleaning P. 44 (Deodorization) Cleaning (Cavity)* P. 45 Oven Cleaning Setting Cleaning P. 46 (System)* Cleaning P. 47 (with Citric Acid)* Notes: 1. The recipes marked with “*” require steam. Be sure to fill the water tank before cooking. Add detergent before using citric acid cleaning.
  • Page 28 Auto Cook Setting and Menus (continued) Steamed Fish Steamed Egg 7/11/14/18 oz (200/300/400/500 g) (1-3/4-6 serves) (2 serves) Ingredients Ingredients fish ........1 (net weight 11 oz (300 g)) egg ........2 (about 2 oz (50 g) an egg sliced ginger ....¹⁄ tbsp without shell) green onion ......
  • Page 29 Auto Cook Setting and Menus (continued) Steamed Chinese Buns Steamed Frozen Foods (1 level / 2 levels) (1 level / 2 levels) Ingredients (1 level, 9 pcs) Ingredient (1 level, 12 pcs) Wrapper: Fillings: Skin-on chicken breast or thigh (1-1.5 oz (30-40 g)/pc) ..12 pcs all purpose flour .....
  • Page 30 Auto Cook Setting and Menus (continued) Steamed Fresh Vegetables Steamed Sweet Potato Cubes 7/11/14/18 oz ( 200/300/400/500 g 2-6 oz (50-150 g) Ingredient Ingredient vegetables (green vegetables, Chinese Kale etc.) sweet potatoes ....2-6 oz (50-150 g) Container Container Metal tray, wire rack Metal tray, wire rack (lower shelf), (lower shelf),...
  • Page 31 Auto Cook Setting and Menus (continued) Steamed Scallop with Mashed Chinese White Sliced Garlic Chicken (1 level / 2 levels) 36 oz (1000 g ) Ingredients (1 level, 6 pcs) Ingredient scallop ..........6 pcs (about 4.5 oz (120 g) each) Skin-on chicken breast or thigh ....
  • Page 32 Auto Cook Setting and Menus (continued) Stewed Ribs Soup Fried Shrimp with Bread Crumbs (2-4 serves) (1 level / 2 levels) (4 serves) (1 level, 16 pcs) Ingredients Ingredients pork ribs ......12 oz (350 g) shelled shrimps ..... 14 oz (400 g) (about 16 pcs) carrot .......
  • Page 33 Auto Cook Setting and Menus (continued) Fried Fish Fillets Home-made Yoghurt (1 level / 2 levels) (4-8 cups) Note: This auto program will run for 5 hours. (1 level, 12 oz (350 g)) Ingredients belt fish ........12 oz (350 g) (about 12 pieces) Ingredients corn starch .......
  • Page 34 Auto Cook Setting and Menus (continued) Barbecue Pork Teriyaki Chicken Wings 400/600/800 g (1 level / 2 levels) 28 oz ( Ingredients (1 level, 12 pcs) Ingredient pork shoulder (or pork belly) ..14 oz (400 g) chicken wings ....14 oz (400 g) (12 pcs) maltose (or honey) .....1 oz (30 g) water ..........2 tbsps Seasonings...
  • Page 35 Auto Cook Setting and Menus (continued) Egg Tarts Cookies (1 level / 2 levels) (1 level / 2 levels) Ingredient Ingredients (1 level, 9 pcs) (2 levels, 40 pcs) unsalted butter ....6 oz (160 g) egg tart skin ..... 9 pcs cake flour ......
  • Page 36 Auto Cook Setting and Menus (continued) Cake batter: Cheese Cake (7 inch) 1. Cut cream cheese and unsalted butter into small pieces and let stand naturally until soft. Open vanilla bean and take vanilla seeds out for later use. 2. Stir together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla seed in a mixer then beat until the texture is smooth.
  • Page 37 Auto Cook Setting and Menus (continued) Method Home-made Pizza 1. Stir yeast and sugar mixture in warm water and (1 level / 2 levels) wait for 5 minutes. 2. To make the dough by hand, in a large bowl, add yeast water and stir together all the base ingredients, grease oil in the heat-proof container, spread out the dough in a container, cover loosely with plastic wrap, place the container in the center...
  • Page 38: Reheating Chart

    Reheating Chart Note: In page 38 to 41, marking “➀” means that cooking by metal tray. Symbol “➁” means wire rack in metal tray. Sorts Foods Weight Accessories Program Time chilled: about 10 to 11 minutes 7 oz (200 g) ➁...
  • Page 39: Cooking Chart

    Reheating Chart (continued) 2 oz - 3.5 oz 350 °F (180 °C) Pineapple ➀ / lower shelf (50 g - 100 g) Conv. Bake about 6 to 7 minutes Bread (1 pc - 2 pcs) (without preheat) 3 oz - 6 oz 340 °F (170 °C) ➀...
  • Page 40 Cooking Chart (continued) Foods Weight Accessories Program Time Statement 410 °F (210 °C) 14 oz (400 g) about 20 to All kinds of chilled semi-finished ➁ / lower shelf Chicken Wing Conv. Bake (6 pcs) 23 minutes product sold in the market. (with preheat) Steamed sweet 18 oz - 22 oz...
  • Page 41 Cooking Chart (continued) Foods Weight Accessories Program Time Statement 16 oz (450 g) about 40 to ➁ / lower shelf (1 level) 45 minutes Frozen chicken Airfry Stir at ¹⁄ of total time nuggets (with preheat) ➁ / upper&lower 32 oz (900 g) about 45 to (2 levels) shelf...
  • Page 42: Sanitizing (Utensils)

    Sanitizing (Utensils) Sanitizing (Utensils) This function is suitable for all kinds of dish cleaning. (need 30 minutes) ➊ Place wire rack with utensils on the metal tray in the lower shelf position. Then select Auto Program by pressing Select button.  ...
  • Page 43: Sanitizing (Baby Bottles)

    Sanitizing (Baby Bottles) Sanitizing (Baby Bottles) This function is used for all kinds of feeding bottles. ➊ Place wire rack with feeding bottle on the metal tray in the lower shelf position. Then select Auto Program by pressing Select button.  ...
  • Page 44: Oven Cleaning Setting

    Oven Cleaning Setting Cleaning (Deodorization) This function is suitable for ovens with odors (need 20 minutes). Before maintenance (cleaning the oven), please empty the oven and wipe inside dirt. ➊ Select Auto Program by pressing Select button.   ➋ Press Set button to set Auto Program.
  • Page 45: Cleaning (Cavity)

    Oven Cleaning Setting (continued) Cleaning (Cavity) This function is suitable for cleaning a dirty oven caused by oil (need 30 minutes). ➊ Select Auto Program by pressing Select button.   ➋ Press Set button to set Auto Program.   ➌ Press Select button until “22”...
  • Page 46: Cleaning (System)

    Oven Cleaning Setting (continued) Cleaning (System) After using steam function, this function can make the water pump through the pipe to the drip tray. ➊ Select Auto Program by pressing Select button. Note: Fill water tank with ³⁄ cup (100 ml) water before using and remove the water from the drip tray.
  • Page 47: Cleaning (With Citric Acid)

    Oven Cleaning Setting (continued) Cleaning (with Citric Acid) If “ ” appears in the display window after cooking, you should use citric acid to clean the water-piping. After using citric acid to clean, rinse with water again. Flush and clean water will drain into the drip tray. (need 30 minutes) Prepare detergent with approximately ⁵⁄...
  • Page 48: Care Of Your Oven

    Care of Your Oven Be sure to clean and maintain the oven after it is completely cold. Turn the oven off and remove the power supply plug from the wall socket before cleaning. A steam cleaner should not be used for cleaning. The outside oven surfaces should be Always clean the bottom plate, after cooling cleaned with a damp cloth.
  • Page 49: Shop Accessories

    Shop Accessories Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: shop.panasonic.com/support Parts Available to Order Owner’s Manual (this book) ..........F0003CF00AP Wire Rack ............... F0602CF00HP Metal Tray ............... F0603CF00XP Before Requesting Service...
  • Page 50 After using steam function or cleaning, pour out the water from the drip tray and wipe with a sponge. If it seems there is a problem with the oven, contact an authorized Service Center by Panasonic. - Eng-50 - F0003CF00AP_EN_20220122.indd 50 F0003CF00AP_EN_20220122.indd 50...
  • Page 51 Before Requesting Service (continued) ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL: Sounds will occur when This is caused by air mixed when the water tank is working. It is using the Steam function. normal. The sound of “Bar... Bar...” may be emitted at the back This is a cause of thermal expansion and contraction of the metal of the oven cavity during material used in the product.
  • Page 52: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a.)

    Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA Only) If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Corporation (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with...
  • Page 53 Panasonic gear Go to http://shop.panasonic.com/support Get everything you need to get the most out of your Panasonic products Accessories & Parts for your Camera, Phone, A/V products, TV, Computers & Networking, Personal Care, Home Appliances, Headphones, Batteries, Backup Chargers &...
  • Page 54: Specifications

    Specifications Model Number NU-SC180B Power Source 120 V, 60 Hz Steam 9.3 A 1130 W Power Consumption Conv. Bake 10.2 A 1230 W Steam Conv. 10.2 A 1230 W Steam 1100 W Output Power Conv. Bake 1200 W Steam Conv. 1200 W 14.8"...
  • Page 55 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza Newark, New Jersey 07102 Panasonic Appliances Microwave Oven (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Website: http://shop.panasonic.com/support F0003CF00AP_EN_20220122.indd 55 F0003CF00AP_EN_20220122.indd 55 2022/1/22 14:30:59 2022/1/22 14:30:59...

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