Panasonic NNDS596B Operating Guide

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 

situation.

1.  Switch the oven off before cleaning 

and unplug at the socket if possible.

2.  Keep the inside of the oven, door 

seals and door seal areas clean. 

When food splatters or spilled liquids 

adhere to oven walls, door seals 

and door seal areas wipe off with a 

damp cloth. Mild detergent may be 

used if they get very dirty. The use of 

harsh detergent or abrasives is not 

recommended.

3.  After using grill, oven, steam, 

Panacrunch and combination cooking 

the walls of the oven should be cleaned 

with a soft cloth and soapy water. 

Particular care should be taken to 

keep the window area clean especially 

after cooking by grill, oven, steam, 

Panacrunch and combination. 

Stubborn spots inside the oven can 

be removed by using a small amount 

of conventional oven-cleaner sprayed 

onto a soft damp cloth. Wipe onto 

problem spots, leave for recommended 

time and then wipe off. Do not spray 

4.  After cooking with a steam function, 

wipe away any excess water which may 

have condensed within the oven cavity. 

Empty the drip tray (refer to page 14).

5.  Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or 

sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven 

door glass since they may scratch the 

surface, which may result in shattering 

of the glass.

6.  The outside oven surface should be 

cleaned with a damp cloth. To prevent 

damage to the operating parts inside 

the oven, water should not be allowed 

to seep into the ventilation openings.

7.  If the control panel becomes dirty, 

clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not 

use harsh detergents or abrasives 

on control panel. When cleaning the 

control panel, leave the oven door open 

to prevent the oven from accidentally 

turning on. After cleaning touch Stop/

Cancel to clear the display window. 

8.  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 way 

indicates a malfunction of the unit or 

microwave leakage.

9.  The oven cavity floor should be 

cleaned regularly. Simply wipe the 

bottom surface of the oven with mild 

detergent and warm water then dry with 

a clean cloth. Cooking vapours collect 

during repeated use but in no way 

affect the bottom surface.

10. When grilling or cooking by oven, 

steam or combination some foods 

may splatter grease onto the oven 

walls. If the oven is not cleaned to 

eliminate this grease, it can accumulate 

and cause the oven to ‘smoke’ during 

use. These marks will be more difficult 

to clean later.

11.  A steam cleaner is not to be used for 

cleaning the appliance. 

12. Ensure the Square Panacrunch Pan 

is kept clean, especially when using 

microwave or combination programs.

13. Keep air vents clear at all times. 

Check that no dust or other material 

is blocking any of the air vents on the 

right side of the oven. If vents become 

blocked this could cause overheating 

which would affect the operation of the 

oven and possibly result in a hazardous 

situation.

14. Run the system cleaning program 

when the symbol shows in the display. 

See page 58. Clean the water tank at 

least once a week to prevent build up 

of limescale. See page 59.