Panasonic nn-a873 User Manual

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Auto Sensor and Sensor Combi Cook Programs

The Sensor programs cook foods for average
tastes. You are able to adjust the cooking
programs to your own taste by pressing the
MORE/LESS pad.

After selecting the Sensor program, but
BEFORE pressing START. The oven will
automatically cook the food 10% More or
10% Less.

•  Select the desired Auto Sensor program, by

pressing the pad. The pad can be pressed
once or twice to select one of the two
programs available.

•  Press Start. The food category will be

repeated in the display window until the oven
calculates the cooking time after detecting a
burst of steam. DO NOT open the oven door
until the remaining cooking time appears in
the display window.

Guidelines for Use

The Auto Sensor Programs are designed to take the guesswork out of cooking or reheating your food. They must ONLY be used for the foods
described.
1. Only cook foods within the weight ranges described (see table below).
2. Only use the accessories as indicated on page 36.
3. It is essential when using the Auto Sensor programs 1-4, which use microwave only, to cover the food with pierced cling film or a lid that is

designed to fit the dish.

4. DO NOT cover food on Sensor Combi programs 5-8, as they use a Combination of Microwave and Convection oven and/or Grill and it will

prevent the food browning. The heat of the grill will also melt any plastic covering.

5. Always choose a container size that is suitable for the quantity of food i.e. do not allow too large a headspace or the food may not be cooked

correctly.

6. Most foods benefit from a STANDING time after cooking on an Auto Program, to allow heat to continue conducting to the centre.
7. To allow for some variations that occur in food, check that food is thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving. 

Minimum/Maximum Weights to use on Auto Programs

Chilled Meal

300 g (11oz)

600 g (1lb 5oz)

Frozen Meal

300 g (11oz)

600 g (1lb 5oz)

Fresh Vegetables

100 g (4oz)

900 g (2lb)

Fresh Fish

100 g (4oz)

900 g (2lb)

Jacket Potatoes

200 g (7oz)

1500 g (3lb 5oz)

Frozen Potato Products

200 g (7oz)

500 g (1lb 2oz)

Roast Potatoes

400 g (14oz)

1000 g (2lb 2oz)

Roast Vegetables

400 g (14oz)

1000 g (2lb 2oz)

These features allow you to cook or reheat foods automatically. There is no need to enter the weight, as these programs use a humidity sensor
which will automatically select the correct Microwave power level and/or Combination setting and calculate the correct cooking time.

1. If you select an Auto Sensor program directly after plugging in the oven an initial warm up period will automatically count down in the display

window, after which the sensor programs may be operated.

2. The Sensor Programs cannot be used when the oven is hot. If “HOT” appears in the display window, when trying to set a Sensor program, do

not press Stop/Cancel. A fan will automatically operate to cool the oven within 10-15 minutes, as long as the word “HOT” is left in the display,
otherwise cooling may take longer. If in a hurry, cook the food manually, i.e. select the correct power level and cooking time.

Auto Sensor Programs

Sensor Combi Programs