Panasonic NF-M1-N Household Multifunctional Hotplate Instruction Manual

Operating Instructions
Household Use Multifunctional Hotplate
Model No. NF-IMI1-N

Chinese please refer to page 21 ~ back cover.

Thank you very much for purchasing the Panasonic product.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications.
• Please read this Operating Instructions. carefully for safe and proper use of this product. Be sure to read the “Safety Precautions” (page 2 ~ 5) before use.
• Make sure that the information such as date of purchase and dealer’s name is stated on the warranty card.
•  Keep warranty card together with the Operating Instructions with care.
  Reserve it for later use
  The Warranty is attached separately

Safety Precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions

To prevent personal injury, injury to others and property damage, the following instructions must be followed.

• The following symbols show the damage or harm level caused by incorrect operation.

WARNING:   Indicate a potential hazard which could result in death or serious injury.
  CAUTION: Indicate a potential hazard which could result in injury or damage to property.

WARNING

In order to avoid fire, explosion, scald, injury, electric shock, etc…

Please note to avoid the following operations.

• Do notimmerse the appliance in water, shower in water or splash it with water. (So as not to cause an electric shock, or a fire due to a short circuit.)
  →Please make enquiries to the Panasonic authorized service center if water gets. inside the appliance.

• Do not use this appliance for any purpose other than those described in the Operating Instructions.
  (So as not to cause a fire, burn, injury or electric shock.

• Panasonic shall not assume any responsibility for improper use or failure to follow the operating instructions.

• Do not modify, disassemble, or repair this appliance.
  (So as not to cause a fire, electric shock or injury.) .
  → For repair, please contact the Panasonic authorized service center.

• Do not insert anything into intake port, exhaust port or gap.
  – Especially pin or other metal objects.
  (So as not to cause an electric shock or abnormal operation.)
  

• Keep the appliance out of reach of small children.
  (So as not to cause a burn, injury or electric shock.)
  

• Microcrystalline panel

• Do not impact the microcrystalline panel
  (such as heavy objects dropping on it, placing heavy objects on it).
  (Soasto avoid electric shack or malfunction.)

• Do not place items other than the special plate/pan on the microcrystalline panel.
  → In particular, pay attention to the following items:
  – Metal items, such as knives, forks, spoons and the cover of the special plate.
  – Sealed items, such as cans, thermos bottles.
  – Low temperature resistant glassware and ceramic ware, such as fruit plates, bowls.
  (So as to avoid fire , explosion or scald caused by improper heating.)

• Do not put paper, cloth, plastic and other flammable materials on the microcrystalline panel for heating.
  (So as to avoid fire caused by high temperature.)

• If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid potential electric shock.
  ( So as to avoid electric shock.)

WARNING

• Classification and description of symbols are as follows.

This symbol indicates an action that is prohibited.
This symbol indicates an action that is must be followed.

• Power supply – Power cord

• Do not use the appliance if the power cord is damaged or the power plug is loosely connected to the power outlet.
  (So as not to cause an electric shock, or a fire due to a short circuit.)
  → lf the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• Do not damage the power cord.
  – Following actions are strictly prohibited.
  Damaging, processing, making it contact with or near high-temperature section, forcibly bending, twisting, pulling, hanging on the corner, placing heavy cbjects on it, tying inte bundles, sandwiching, pulling the power cord to move.
  (So as to avoid electric shock due to damaged power cord or avoid fire due to short circuit.)

• Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands.
  – Make sure your hands are dry before touching the power plug or the product.
  (So as not to cause an electric shock or injury.)

• Do not Spill water or other liquids on the power plug
  (So as not to cause an electric shock, or a fire due to a short circuit.)

• Make sure that the power plug are fully inserted in place. (Soas not to cause smoke, fire or electric shock.)

• Please use a alternating current power socket with the voltage of 10 A, 220 V.
  (Using the unit together with other equipment on the same outlet can cause overheating and fire.)
  •Use only a power sfrip rated at least 10 amperes.

• Single-phase bipolar grounded power outlet should be used for this appliance to ensure reliable grounding. If grounding device is not installed, it may cause electrostatic induction of other metal parts such as housing.
  (So as not to cause the risk of electric shock due to failure or electric leakage.)

• Clean the power plug regularly.
  (So as not to cause a fire due to poor insulation of the power plug arisen from accumulation of moisture and foreign matter.)
  → Disconnect the power plug and wipe it with a dry cloth.

• In use

• Do not leave while frying, stir-frying, barbecuing and making other dishes.
  (So as to avoid fire.)

• Do not move the main body when a pan is placed onit.
  (So as to avoid injuries or damage to the pan.)

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons {including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be super— vised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. {So as not to cause burn, injury or electric shock.)

• When heating liquids, reduce the firepower and stir it from time to time.
  – Please pay special attention when heating soup, curry, efc.
  (So as to avoid burns caused by sudden boiling, liquid splashing.)

• If an exception or malfunction occurs, stop using the appliance immediately and unplug the power plug.
  (So as not to cause smoke, fire or electric shock.)
  Abnormalities
  – Malfunction Cases

•  The power plug and cord become abnormally hot.

• The power cord is damaged or intermittent power outages when being touched.

•  The main body is deformed or abnormally hot.

•  The main body emits smoke or burning smell.

•  The main body is broken, loose or makes.
  abnormal noise.

•  You will feel numb as if being hit by an electric current when touching the main body.
  → Immediately contact the Panasonic authorized k service center for inspection or repair.

CAUTION

In order to avoid fire, explosion, scald, injuries, electric shock, etc….

• In use

• During cooking or at the end of cooking, the temperatures of the following parts are very high, so do not touch.

• Microcrystalline panel, special plate, plate cover, pan, exhaust port, etc. (So as to avoid scald.)

• Do not cook with nothing or overheat.
  (So as to avoid scald or damage to the plate coating.)

• Do not connect the appliance with an external timing device or operate the appliance in the mode of a separate remote control system.
  (So as to avoid fire.)

• Do not use this appliance in the following places.

• Close to heat source or in high humidity environment.
  (So as to avoid electric shock, current leakage or fire.)

• On uneven table or a mat which is not heat resistant.
  (So as to avoid injury, scald or fire.)

•  Close to wall or furniture etc.
  (So as to avoid discoloration, deformation, and breakage of furniture, etc.)

•  On the ground.
  (So as to avoid electric shock.)

• Wait until the main body has cooled down sufficiently before cleaning.
  (So as to avoid scald.)

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

•  staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

• farm houses;

•  by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

•  bed and breakfast type environments.

• When using the special plate

• Do not expose to steam when opening the plate cover.
  (So as to avoid scald.)

• When the cover handle is loose, re-tighten it before use.
  ( So as to avoid scald.)

• When frying

• Do not use the oil heated by other equipment.
  – Be sure to use normal temperature (room temperature) oil.
  (So as to avoid fire caused by excessive oil temperature.)

• Please keep your face away.
  (So as to avoid scald.)

• Do not use less than 800 g {0.9 L) of oil when cooking fried dishes.
  (So as to avoid fire caused by excessive oil temperature.)

• If there is a lot of smoke, unplug the power plug immediately.
  (So as to avoid fire.)

• Be careful when the oil is hot and splashes.
  (So as to avoid scalding.)

•  Power supply – Power cord

• When you unplug the power plug, be sure to hold the plug itself.
  (So as not to cause an electric shock, or a fire due to a short circuit.)

• When the unit is not in use, remember to turn off the power and unplug the power plug.
  (So as not to cause burns, injury, or an electric shock, leakage, fire due to insulation aging.)

Instructions for Use

About the main body

• If the product is on the sliding table, make sure that the load of the table is greater than 15 kg.
  (So as not to drop the product.)

•  Regularly inspect the intake port and exhaust port of the main body, and clean dust.
  (Refer to “Cleaning and Maintenance” on P11)

• Do not use the product outdoors.
  (Unstable power supply may result in a product failure.)

•  Avoid using the product under direct sunlight.
  (So as to avoid color change.)

•  Please wait until the main body has cooled down completely before storing it.
  (So as to avoid scald.)

• Do not use the product where the intake port and the exhaust port of the product may be clogged.
  For example: on carpet, plastic bag, aluminum foil or fabric, etc.
  (So as not to increase the internal temperature in the produc.)

•  The appliance should be placed horizontally, not against walls or objects, and there should be at least 10 cm space around the appliance, and its exhaust port must be kept clear.
  (So as to avoid the internal temperature of the appliance to increase.)

• Clean promptly after use to prevent cockroaches and other small insects from entering the appliance.
  (So as to avoid product failure.)

About the special plate

• Do not heat seasonings such as sauce for a long time.
  (So as to avoid stains on the cover of the special plate.)

• Do not use the special plate for products other than this appliance.
  ( So as to avoid deformation of the special plate, and unable to detect the temperature properly.)

• The non-stick coating on the surface of the special plate may be worn out depending on the usage.
  – There may be color specks or the coating may peel off, but product performance or physical health will not be affected.
  →If necessary, please purchase a new special plate.

• Do not cover the plate to cook with nothing for along time.
  (So as to avoid damaging the non-stick coating surface or causing the special plate to deform.)

•  Pay attention to the following operations:
  – Do not use sharp objects such as metal spatulas, forks, knives, etc.
  – Handle with care when using, and do not drop or collide with hard objects such as metal.
  – When the plate is still hot, do not place it on mats or plastic products which are not heat resistant, nor use cold water to cool down rapidly.
  – When placing the heat-resistant container, etc., on the plate to keep warm, lay kitchen paper on the surface.
  ( So as to avoid scratches on non-stick coating surface.)

• During use of the special plate, slight deformation may occur due to heating at high temperature, which is normal and should not be worried.

Part Identification

Please clean the special plate and the plate cover before its first use. ( P11)

Control panel

※ If there is residual heat on the surface of the microcrystalline panel after the appliance is switched off, the “Hot” flashes on the control panel, and do not touch, so as to avoid scald.

Preparation

Recommended pan

※ Pan with thin bottom may deform after being cooked with nothing or heated by high power.
At the same heating level setting, the power consumption of the pan varies depending on its material, shape, size, and so on. The heating performance may also be different.

Before cooking & Start cooking

1. Preparation
   
   1 Please plug in the power plug, and make sure the power plug is fully plugged in.
   2 Make sure that the power is tumed on.
   Power on state
   It will automatically jump to standby state when not in operation for more than 30 seconds.
   When the power plug is connected and the uncooked state lasts for more than 30 seconds, it automatically jumps to standby state, and does not start heating even if the [Off/On] key is accidentally pressed.
   Standby state
   Release method:
   Press any key except the [Off/On] key to release.

2. Start cooking
   Special plate
   Place the special plate properly on the main body
   1 Press [ ] or [ ] to select the “Special
   Plate” function.
   • The selected function flashes.

2 Select the side of the stove you want to use, and press [Off/On] key to start preheating.
• During preheating, “Temp.” flashes.
•  Default temperature: 220 C
• When the left and right stoves are used at the same time, each stove need to be set separately.

Others
Place the pan properly on the main body
1 Press [ ] or [ ] to select “Others” function.
• The selected function flashes.

2 Select the side of the stove you want to use, and press [Off/On] key.
• Default heating level: 4 level
• When the left and right stoves are used at the same time, each stove need to be set separately.

3. Press the [+] or [-] key to adjust the set temperature.
   • Temperature range: 90 °C, 140 °C 0 240 °C
   Start cooking after the preheating is over.
   (Make several beeps)

4. After cooking is complete, press [Off/On] key to turn off.
   •   When the left and right stoves are used at the same time, the operation is the same and the temperature of each stove needs to be set separately.
   • When the left and right stoves are used at the same time, the indication time for beep at the end of preheating will vary depending on room temperature and the usage of the plate.

Temperature adjustment recommendations

• Adjust the temperature according to the amount of ingredients, etc.
• It will take longer time when using both the left and right stoves than using a single stove.

3 Press the [+] or [-] key to adjust the heating level.

• Heating level setting range:
  11 t010* level
• When the left and right stoves are used at the same time, the maximum heating level combined between the two stoves is 10 level

4 After cooking is complete, press [Off/On] key to turn off.

• When the left and right stoves are used at the same time, the heating level may be limited and become: lower than the set heating level.

Power adjustment recommendations

• Adjust the heating level according to the amount of ingredients, etc.

Start cooking

Timing setting
If you want to automatically stop cooking after the set time …
Cleaning and Maintenance

Caution

• Make sure to unplug the power plug before cleaning, and wait until the main body has cooled down before washing.
• When cleaning, do not immerse the main body in water, and do not use thinner, gasoline, alcohol, cleaning powder, hard brush, etc.
•  Please wash it promptly when it is dirty.

Microcrystalline panel

• Wash with diluted dish cleaner, cleaning cloth and water.
•  When cleaning up the oil stains Wipe with a cleaning cloth moistened with detergent, and then wipe dry with a clean cloth.

Please use the neutral detergent for kitchen
Do not use the following detergent and tools:

• Acidic or alkaline detergents such as bleach, so as to avoid discoloration.
• Hard brush, cleaning powder, etc. to avoid scratches.

Special plate and plate cover

• Wash with diluted dish cleaner, soft sponge and water.
  Please wipe the water off the plate and its cover promptly.

• Do not use a nylon brush or the nylon finish of a scouring pad.
• Do not use the dish washer or dish dryer.
• Do not place cooked meals in the plate for a long time, or do not leave the plate with water and detergent for a long time.
  (So as to avoid any impact on the fluoride coating.)

Main body (intake/exhaust ports)

• Inspect about once a month, and wash immediately if there is dirt.

Suck garbage and other foreign objects with a vacuum cleaner.

Recipes

Tips: The recommended temperature, heating level, amount of ingredients, and time in the recipe can be adjusted according to your preference, size of ingredients, and usage of the appliance.
※ The recommended recipes in the set meals can be replaced according to your preference.
Family and friends set meal (for 6-8 people)
Menu: Salt baked shrimps
Casual BBQ
Clams wrapped in aluminum foil
Main meal: Steak & Golden fried rice
Dessert: Baumkuchen

Step1

Salt baked shrimps

Ingredients:
Shrimps 300 g
Coarse salt 1500 g
Black pepper To taste
Aluminum foil Appropriate amount

Steps:

1. Wash the shrimps and wipe dry. After laying two layers of aluminum foil on the special plate, pour the salt and black pepper evenly into the plate.
2. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the “Special Plate” function, press the [Off/On] keys for the left and right stoves, and then set the temperature to 240 C by pressing the [+] or [-] key.
3. After preheating, stir-fry the salt for about 10 minutes to remove the moisture, and then bury the shrimps with salt, bake for about 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Casual BBQ

Ingredients:
Meat forBBQ Appropriate amount
(thinly sliced beef, lamb, streaky pork, etc.)
Favorite vegetables and mushrooms
Appropriate amount
(Enoki mushrooms, potato chips, etc.)
Qil To taste
BBQ sauce To taste

Steps:

1. Pour oil into the special plate, brush it evenly all around, and press [ ] or [ ] to select the “Special Plate” function, press the [Off/On] keys for the left and right stoves, and then set the temperature of the left and right stoves to 240 “C and 180 C respectively by pressing the [+] or [-] key.
2. After preheating, put meat ingredients in the plate at 240 “C and vegetables and mushrooms in the plate at 180 C, and sprinkle some salt and pepper over it. After toasting one side, turn it over to toast until done.

Step 3

Clams with vermicelli

Ingredients (per serving):
Clams 4 pieces
Enoki mushrooms 20g
Vermicelli 30¢g
Green and red peppers 15¢g
Coriander Alitlle
Garlic 1clove
Oyster sauce 3mL
Soy sauce 4 mL
Cooking wine 5mL
Dark soy sauce 2 mL
Qil 5mL

Steps:

1. Wash clams after making them spit sand, soak vermicelli in water, wash the enoki mushrooms and remove its roots. Cut the garlic into minced garlic, and cut the onions, the green and red peppers into small pieces. Put the soaked vermicelli in a aluminum
   foil bowl (300 mL or so), put the enoki mushrooms on it, add the rest ingredients, and place clams on the top, and fill it with water submerging all ingredients. Prepare eight copies as above.

2. Place the aluminum foil bowl directly on the main body and cover with the aluminum foil cover (or if not available, wrap with aluminum foil), and press [ ] or [ ] to select the “Others” function, press the [Off/On] key, and then set the heating level to 5″ by pressing the [+] or [-] key.

3. After bailing, cook for 2 or 3 minutes, and finally sprinkle the coriander leaves over it.

Recipes

Step 4

Steak & Golden fried rice