IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 1 Operation Instructions Microwave oven NN-DS581M Models: NN-DS591M NN-DS591M Model: Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely and save carefully. Product check passed by inside of the company...
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 3 Quick Guide to Operation After plugging in, " " will appear in the display window, then you can start to operate. Feature How to Operate 时间/菜单/重量/温度 To Reheat using IR Time/Menu/Weight/Temperature Reheat (page 12-14) Press once Set temperature Press once...
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Time/Menu/Weight/Temperature (NN-DS591M) (page 27-28) Press once Grill Press twice Double Power Set time Press once 时间/菜单/重量/温度 Double Bake Time/Menu/Weight/Temperature (NN-DS581M) (page 29) Set time Press once Press twice Double Bake To Set Display Cancel Display To Set/Cancel Child Safety Lock...
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15:36 Page 5 Quick Guide to Operation Feature How to Operate To Cook using Healthy 时间/菜单/重量/温度 时间/菜单/重量/温度 Time/Menu/Weight/Temperature Time/Menu/Weight/Temperature Menu (NN-DS581M) No Preheating is required Press once Select the menu Press once Set serving/weight Press once (page 39) 时间/菜单/重量/温度 时间/菜单/重量/温度...
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 1 Placement of the Oven Place the TV, radio, antenna, etc. away This oven must be placed 85 cm higher than the from the oven. Otherwise, interference ground. In normal use, keep airflow smooth may be caused to your TV and radio. around the oven.
Forbidden Forbidden ornaments. Note: If service is needed, please call the Panasonic Service Center or Note: Use the special metal contact the appointed repair store for accessories (the grill, etc.) for the maintenance. microwave oven and the aluminum...
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 3 Safety Information In the event that the socket is loose Do not touch or pull out the plug or the cord or plug are damaged, do with wet hands. Otherwise, electric not use the microwave oven. shocks may be caused.
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 4 Safety Information 3. The following items must be taken note of. Caution: Do not allow children to Do not start an empty microwave oven, because, when no food or use the microwave oven without water is placed in the oven cavity supervision.
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 5 Safety Information III The following items must be taken note of when using the barbecue functions: It’ s normal if white smoke gives off Caution: Children must use the microwave oven with the when first using all barbecue supervision of adults due to functions.
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 6 Microwave Oven Cooking Precautions Caution: Do not heat liquid or other Never heat the eggs with shells food filled in sealed containers, and the boiled eggs which may such as baby bottles, canned explode when heating, even after Forbidden food and closed jars.
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 7 Feature Diagram (Front View) Glass ceramic turntable 1. Clean the glass ceramic turntable after cooling. 2. Do not directly place the food on the glass ceramic turntable. Place it on a container or container rack special for the microwave oven. Air Vents Tray Flange Menu Label...
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 8 Cookware Guide Containers Micro power Double Bake/Grill/Oven/Ferment Double Power Please use quick cooling-resistant, ● sudden heat-resistant and super Heat-resistant heat-resistant glass cookware to cook Glass Cookware foods generating high temperature. Engraved glass and strengthened ●...
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 9 Control Panel (NN-DS591M) Display Window Healthy Menu/ Grill/Double Power Pad Reduced Oil Pad (Page 27-28) (Page 39-42) Set Pad Oven/Ferment Pad (Page 23-26) Time/Menu/Weight/ Temperature Knob (Page 11) Steam Reheat Pad (Page 15) IR. Reheat Pad Auto Menu Pad (Page 12-14) (Page 36-38)
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 10 Control Panel (NN-DS581M) Display Window Grill/ Double Bake Pad Healthy Menu Pad (Page 39-41) (Page 27, 29) Set Pad Oven/Ferment Pad (Page 23-26) Time/Menu/Weight/ Temperature Knob (Page 11) Steam Reheat Pad (Page 15) IR. Reheat Pad...
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 11 Introduction to the Display Window To operate the microwave oven conveniently, your current operation state will appear on the display window. The display window is as follows: Child safety lock lockout Weight unit display (gram) state display Three-stage continuous Temperature set prompt...
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 12 Reheat Setting This feature includes two reheating functions, IR. reheat and steam reheat. You can choose one according to requirements. IR. Reheat Setting This feature allows the temperature to adjust from -10 ˚C~90 ˚C without power and time setting according to the food.
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 13 Reheat Setting Cautions: 1. The default is 70 ℃ when the oven is used for the first time. From the second time, if the temperature is set between 55 ℃-70 ℃, the default will turn over to the previous temperature. 2.
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 15 Reheat Setting Steam reheat setting This feature provides you programs suitable for reheating rice and other dishes. Operate as per the following instructions to automatically complete reheating without setting power and time. Recommended weight is 200 g- 600 g.
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 16 Steam Defrost Setting This feature is a steam and microwave combined defrosting method, capable of automatically defrosting frozen meat, poultry or seafood by just setting the weight. The allowed weight ranges from 100 g to 3000 g. Before defrosting, fill the water box with water.
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 17 Micro power Defrost Setting This feature allows you to decide the defrosting time by yourself. Press five consecutive times to select the micro power. e.g. 5 minutes: Turn the knob to set the needed defrosting time. Press the [Start] pad, and the time in the display window will count down.
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 18 Defrosting Technique Preparation for freezing: The quality of the fresh food, the food freezing storage, defrosting technique and defrosting time determine the quality of the cooked food. The food bought must be fresh and of high quality, instantly frozen after being bought and then stored for a period of time.
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 19 Micro power Setting This feature allows you to set the needed micro power and cooking time. Press once, and the program default is high power. Note: The maximum cooking time is 30 minutes at high power, others are 1 hour and 30 minutes e.g.
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 20 Micro power Setting Press State Icon Micro power Power (Approximate) Example of Use Boil water. Cook fresh fruits, High 1000 W vegetables, preserved fruit and candies. Cook fish and seafood, meat, Med-High 800 W poultry, eggs and cakes.
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 21 More/Less Setting This feature allows you to add or reduce the cooking time when using the micro power or barbecue power to cook food. 1 tap means 1 minute. e.g. In case the cooking time of micro medium power is 5 minutes, add 3 minutes when there are still 4 minutes.
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 22 Micro Steam Setting This feature is a steam and microwave combined heating method by adjusting the settings. Press once. The program default is steam and microwave medium power. Note: Before use, fill the water box with water. e.g.
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 23 Oven Setting Oven setting Oven temperatures range from 100 ℃ to 250 ℃. This feature is particularly suitable for baking cakes and pizzas. Place food on the bakeware, place the tray into the upper or lower tray flange, and select proper temperature and time.
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 24 Oven Setting When preheating is required: Press once. Note: The default oven temperature is 100 ℃. If you select the default temperature, skip step 2. e.g.200 ℃ Turn the knob to set temperature. Press the [Set] pad to verify the selected temperature.
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 25 Oven Setting e.g. 15 minutes: Turn the knob to set the cooking time Note: The maximum cooking time for oven function is 1 hour and 30 minutes. Press the [Start] key. The time in the display window will count down.
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 26 Ferment Setting Ferment Function Setting Ferment function is used for dough fermentation, such as the pizza base or bakery dough when making bread. Press once. Turn the knob leftwards to the position of 40 ℃. Press the [Set] pad to verify the selected temperature.
15:36 Page 27 Grill Setting To Set Grill (NN-DS581M/NN-DS591M) Grill function uses upper grill tube to bake food. It is suitable for baking sliced meat, poultry and seafood, as well as toast. It must be used in combination with the baking tray. Take NN-DS591M as an example: Press once to select grill.
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 28 Double Power Setting Double Power Setting (intended for NN-DS591M only) The Double Power feature allows the upper and lower surfaces of food to be roasted by means of the particular design of the fry tray. It is suitable for roasting all kinds of meat and seafood. Press twice to select double power function.
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 29 To Set Double Bake To Set Double Bake ( only NN–DS581M ) Double bake function uses upper and lower grill tube to bake food simultaneously. It is suitable for baking thin meat slices, and seafood. Press twice to select the double bake function.
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 30 To Set Three-stage Continuous Cooking Program For example: continuously set the medium power for 2 minutes, med-low power for 2 minutes and Micro Steam for 4 minutes. Press 3 times to select medium power. Turn the knob to set 2 minutes.
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 31 To Set Three-stage Continuous Cooking Program Turn the knob to set the minute number at 4. Press the [Start] pad. The time in the display window will count down from the first stage of the cooking program.
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 32 To Set/Cancel the Child Safety Lock This feature keeps children from opening the microwave oven without supervision. After setting, only pads are locked, and the door can be opened or closed. Please set when the blank timer blinks in the display window. Enable Child Safety Lock: Press 3 times.
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 33 Auto Menu Setting and Menus NN-DS581M auto menus and healthy menu are as follows: Auto Menus:: Adding Recommended Tray Menu Weight/Portion *Steam Quantity Utensils Position RICE 200-600 g 50 g Microwave Cooker PORRIDGE 50-250 g...
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 34 Auto Menu Setting and Menus NN-DS591M auto menus and Healthy Menu/Reduce Oil are as follows: Auto Menus:: Adding Recommended Tray Menus Weight/Portion *Steam Quantity Utensils Position RICE 200-600 g 50 g Microwave Cooker PORRIDGE 50-250 g 50 g Microwave Cooker...
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 35 Auto Menu Setting and Menus Healthy Menu/Reduced Oil Menus: Adding Recommended Tray Menu Weight/Portion *Steam Quantity Utensils Position PUMPKIN GRUEL 50-250 g 50 g Microwave Cooker PAPAYA & 1-2 Portions 1 Portion Microwave Cooker FUNGUS SOUP Microwave Cooker VEGETABLES...
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 36 Auto Menu Setting and Menus This feature sets programs for many common dishes of different weights. There are [Auto Menu] and [Healthy Menu/Reduced Oil] options. Operation proceeds according to recommendations in order to complete cooking automatically without setting power and time.
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 37 Auto Menu Setting and Menus When preheating is required: Press once to select auto menu. Note: At this time, if the word [Steam] appears on the display, this means that the cooking program uses the steam.
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 38 Auto Menu Setting and Menus Press the [Start] pad. The program will enter the preheating state. After the oven beeps 3 times, preheating is completed. Please quickly place the tray into the tray flange of the lower grill and close the oven door for 2 minutes.
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 39 Auto Menu Setting and Menus Operation to set [Healthy Menu] (menus 22 to 38) is as follows: When no preheating is required: Press once to select [Healthy Menu]. Note: At this time, if the word [Steam] appears on the display, this means that the cooking program uses the steam.
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 40 Auto Menu Setting and Menus Preheating is required Press once to select Healthy Menu. Note: At this time, if the word [Steam] appears on the display, this means that the cooking program uses the steam. Please fill the water box with water. Means the cooking utensil to be used is the bakeware.
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 41 Auto Menu Setting and Menus E.g. food for 9 serving: Turn the knob to select weight. Press the [Start] pad. The program will enter the preheating state. After the oven beeps 3 times, preheating is completed. Please quickly place the tray into the tray flange of the lower grill and close the oven...
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 42 Auto Menu Setting and Menus Operation to set [Reduced Oil] (menus 39 to 40) is as follows: Press twice to select [Reduced Oil]. Note: At this time, if the word [Steam] appears on the display, this means that the cooking program uses the steam.
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 43 Auto Menu Setting and Menus Rice Dumplings • Cook rice with the microwave container. Please • Suitable for cooking frozen dumplings/wontons. use the special rice cooker for microwave ovens to • Place the frozen dumplings/wontons into achieve the best effect.
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 44 Auto Menu Setting and Menus Steam frozen food Reference Ratio of Raw Materials to Ingredients: Portions • Suitable for all kinds of frozen desserts which have Fungus 15 g 30 g been heated before freezing, such as steamed bread with milk and egg, steamed bun and Shao- Water 900 ml...
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 45 Auto Menu Setting and Menus Doria Braised pork Make food by two steps Raw materials: To make sauce: Fresh streaky pork, green onion, ginger. • Stage 1, heat butter and flour. Refer to the Ingredients: following table for power and time.
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Mushroom (thin slices) 30 g Note: Please lay a piece of tin foil on the bakeware Sausage (thin slices) 70 g of NN-DS581M. Green pepper 50 g Mozzarella cheese (special for pizza) 100 g Roast eel Tomato source 45 g •...
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 47 Auto Menu Setting and Menus Notes: • Heat the butter and water in a container until 1. Stirring of the cake liquid directly influences the boiling. Quickly pour in the flour and stir until the baking effect.
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 48 Auto Menu Setting and Menus Pumpkin porridge • Select the program and press the [Start] pad. The oven will begin to preheat. • Use the microwave container to cook pumpkin • Lay a piece of kitchen paper onto the bakeware porridge.
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:36 Page 49 Auto Menu Setting and Menus Reheat fried food French fried chips (intended for DS591M only) • Suitable for reheating fried food, such as fried • Suitable for frying frozen and fried French chips. chicken base, fried chicken wings and fried cakes •...
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:37 Page 50 Auto Menu Setting and Menus Roast chicken wings (intended for DS591M only) Roast chicken wings (reduced oil) (intended for DS591M only) • Suitable for roast chicken wings. Clean the chicken wings. Pierce them with toothpick before •...
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:37 Page 53 Drainage Setting This feature allows you to drain water in the tube into the water box. Dry the oven after the oven cavity completely cools down. When the display window displays the following state: Note: before use, please take out the water box.
Turn the knob until the number "19" blinks in the display window. NN-DS581M: Turn the knob until the number "24" blinks in the display window. Note: Fill the water box with water before use. Press the [Set] pad to verify selected menu.
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Press once to select auto menu. Turn the knob until the number "20" blinks in the display window. NN-DS581M: Turn the knob until the number "25" blinks in the display window. Press the [Set] pad to verify the selected menu.
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:37 Page 56 Cavity Cleaning Setting Odor removal(Only NN-DS591M) This feature is suitable for clearing particular smells from the microwave oven (it takes 20 minutes). Press once to select auto menu. Turn the knob until the number "21" blinks in the display window.
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:37 Page 57 Principle of the Microwave Cooking with Microwave Energy Absorbed by water- Pass through ceramics, Reflected by metal containing food glass, etc. Microwaves are a form of high frequency electron absorbed by the food, the molecules within the food magnetic waves.
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:37 Page 58 Cooking Tips Timing Covering As with conventional cooking, moisture evaporates A range in heating time is given in each recipe. The time during microwave cooking. Because microwave range compensates for the uncontrollable differences in cooking is done by time and not direct heat, the rate food shapes, starting temperature and personal of evaporation cannot be easily controlled.
IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:37 Page 59 Care of your Microwave Oven Before cleaning, remove the plug from outlet. Do not clean the microwave oven with a steam cleaner. Clean the surface of the Cleaning of the broiler must The glass ceramic turntable must microwave oven with a wet be cleaned regularly, in particular proceed after the broiler...
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If you want to replace the oven lamp, please contact the Panasonic Service Center. About Maintenance: If you want to maintain your oven, please contact the Panasonic Service Center directly or Panasonic's appointed repair stores. Refer to the content in your warranty card.
* The display mode is only intended for units in appliance stores. In this mode, no microwaves are radiated. In case of problem, please contact the Panasonic Service Center directly or Panasonic’ s appointed repair stores.
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:37 Page 62 Before Requesting Service The following conditions are normal: The oven causes Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the interference with TV. microwave oven. This interference is similar to that caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, electric fans, etc.
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IP3938_39K93XP_Eng_08_120504 2012-5-4 Jerry 15:37 Page 64 Panasonic Microwave Oven Satisfaction Prize-Giving Questionnaire Thank for choosing a Panasonic microwave oven. To increase your satisfaction with the design and appearance of our products, we have a platform on the following website: http://home.panasonic.cn/microwaveoven-poll/ We hope you give your suggestions to improve our products.