The bottom front part of the appliance also has a drip tray that stops water from running onto your worktop when the oven door is opened. This is particularly useful for the steam function, which also requires filling the water tank – a rectangular plastic box located behind the drip tray. In the meantime, I rustled up a cheese sauce on the hob. This is possible using the microwave, but if you want to save time then it’s best to cook things in parallel, not series.

The glass tray is suitable for all functions, while the plastic trivet is meant for steaming tasks. Not suitable for straightforward microwave cooking, the wire shelf and enamel tray come in handy for grilling, convection and steaming tasks. If you primarily use the microwave feature, you’ll need to find somewhere to store those extra trays. The Panasonic NN-DS59NB is a microwave oven that offers a range of cooking options to suit most needs. It features a convection function for even cooking, which combines the speed of a microwave with the browning and crisping ability of a traditional oven. With its 27-liter capacity, it can accommodate larger dishes and meals, making it ideal for families or those who like to entertain guests. The microwave features a 1000W microwave cooking power output, with Panasonic's inverter technology offering graduated levels of power - perfect for ensuring food is cooked evenly throughout. The microwave also features a 1200W grill cooking function - helping to ensure that your foods can be browned on top, whilst also cooked thoroughly.Grill 1 + MW300WGrill 1 + MW440W2. Grill 2 + MW300WGrill 2 + MW440W3. Steam 1 + MW300W4. Steam 1 + MW440W5. Steam 1 + Grill 16. Steam+Oven(150?-220?)(w/ preheat)*need to clarify how to name each combination Healthy steamed fish and vegetables, crispy homemade pizza, delicious treats any time … cook with pleasure using the NN-DS59 4-in-1 Steam Combi Oven. Choose from steam, oven (top/bottom heater), grill or microwave power and have fun bringing out the foodie in you. This easy-to-use oven has all you need in one compact, modern design – made to fit into any kitchen. There are plenty of smart programs for popular foods, with a cheat sheet inside the door providing you with a list from which you can choose. Or you can cook or defrost by time or weight, with an inverter microwave providing precise power control for even results.

Auto Cook – similar to Auto-Steam and fabulous for plated meals, frozen veg and fresh fish, you only need to let the oven know the weight of the food and it’ll choose the ideal power level/combi-cooking option and time itself accordingly. Also included: – square Panacrunch browning pan and a helpful instruction manual filled with timing guidelines for cooking and reheating every kind of food, as well as recipes and tips for adapting recipes from other cookbooks. Of course, what’s most interesting about the Panasonic is that its oven also offers steam cooking. There’s a water tank on the right, below the door, and to the left is a drip tray. This is an exciting addition. We all need the extra cooking space afforded by a combi oven, but the NN-DS596 offers something more. pre-programmed automatic menus – Letting you cook faster, healthier, tastier meals, the intelligent combination cooking options are ideal for a huge array of foods – enabling simultaneous cooking with micro power, oven or grill depending on what suits your recipe.The cauliflower came out cooked just about right. Not quite al dente, but not soft either. The process was no faster than steaming in a pan, but it was convenient and low maintenance.