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Panasonic NN-GD371S Operating Instruction And Cook Book

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NN-GD371S
For domestic use only
Important safety instructions
Please read carefully and keep for future reference

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions and Cookbook Microwave and Grill Oven Model Number: NN-GD371S For domestic use only Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference...
  • Page 2 Customer Communications Centre 0844 844 3899 Selected Spares and Accessories: Order direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Communications Centre number above. For Cookery Advice call: 01344 862108 (open Monday to Friday 9am - 12pm) Alternatively visit our web site at www.theideaskitchen.co.uk...
  • Page 3 Important safety instructions. Before „ operating this oven, please read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference. This appliance can be used by children „ aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction by a person responsible for their safety concerning the...
  • Page 4 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be „ replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Warning! The appliance should be „ inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas and if these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired...
  • Page 5 Warning! Only allow children to use the „ oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use. For Countertop use: Allow 15 cm of space on the top of the „...
  • Page 6 The contents of feeding bottles and baby „ food jars are to be stirred or shaken. The temperature has to be checked before consumption to avoid burns. Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole „ hard-boiled eggs by MICROWAVE. Pressure may build up and the eggs may explode, even after the microwave heating has ended.
  • Page 7 Failure to maintain the oven in a clean „ condition could lead to deterioration of surfaces that could affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. Warning! The accessible parts may „ become hot in combination use. Young children should be kept away.
  • Page 8 Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents „ on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during COMBINATION and GRILLING, take care when opening or closing the door and when inserting or removing food and accessories. This appliance is not intended to be „...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important safety instructions ... 8-9 Combination cooking....29 Before using your oven ....10 Using the timer .

  • Page 10: Important Safety Instructions

    The wire which is coloured BROwn must be A replacement fuse cover can be connected to the terminal in the plug which is purchased from your local Panasonic marked with the letter l or coloured ReD. Dealer. when this oven is installed it should be easy „...
  • Page 11 Important safety instructions This appliance can be used by „ Caution! hot surfaces children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental capabilities or exterior oven surfaces, including air lack of experience and knowledge if vents on the cabinet and the oven they have been given supervision or door will get hot during combination...

  • Page 12: Before Using Your Oven

    Before using your oven Examine Your Oven „ Note Unpack oven, remove all packing The appliance should be inspected material, and examine the oven for for damage to the door seals and door any damage such as dents, broken seal areas. If these areas are damaged door latches or cracks in the door.

  • Page 13: Care & Cleaning Of Your Oven

    Care & cleaning of your oven If the control panel becomes dirty, „ Important clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not It is essential for the safe operation of the use harsh detergents or abrasives on oven that it is kept clean and wiped out after the control panel.

  • Page 14: Maintenance Of Your Oven

    Oven ReQUIReS The appliance should be inspected for A SeRvICe call your local damage to the door seals and door seal Panasonic engineer (Customer areas. If these areas are damaged the Communications Centre on appliance should not be operated until it...

  • Page 15: Parts Of Your Oven

    Parts of your oven Do not operate the oven without the while cooking by MICROWAVE or COMBINATION the turntable may Roller Ring and Glass Turntable in place. vibrate. This will not affect cooking performance. Only use the Glass Turntable The metal Grill Rack must ONLY specifically designed for this oven.

  • Page 16: Outline Diagram

    Outline diagram Door release Identification Plate Press to open the door. when you Glass turntable open the oven door during cooking, The glass turntable and roller ring the cooking is stopped temporarily are the only accessories used for without clearing earlier made settings. Microwave cooking.

  • Page 17: Important Information

    Important information – read carefully Safety NEVER OPERATE THE OVEN If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in the WITHOUT FOOD INSIDE. oven, press Stop/Cancel button and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off Foods low in moisture power at fuse or circuit breaker panel.

  • Page 18: Standing Time

    Important information – read carefully „ WARNING! Paper, Plastic liquids and other foods must not be when heating food in plastic or paper heated in sealed containers since they are containers keep an eye on the oven due to liable to explode. the possibility of ignition.
  • Page 19 Important information – read carefully Fan Motor operation Arcing After using the oven the fan motor may Arcing may occur if a metal container has rotate for a few minutes to cool the electric been used accidentally or if the incorrect components.

  • Page 20: Microwaving Principles

    Microwaving principles Microwave energy has been used in this „ Important notes country to cook and reheat food since early The dish used to cook or reheat the food experiments with radar in world war II. will get warm during cooking, as the heat conducts from the food.

  • Page 21: Control Panel

    Control panel – NN-GD371S Display Window Microwave Power Button Grill Button Combination Button Auto Weight Chaos Defrost Button Auto Weight Microwave Cook Programs Button Auto Weight Combination Programs Button Time/Weight Selection Dial Memory Button Timer Button Clock Button Stop /Cancel button:...

  • Page 22: General Guidelines

    General guidelines Standing time „ Egg Dishes Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and Stand 1-2 mins. cakes, require a STANDING TIME (inside or „ Precooked Convenience Food outside of the oven) after cook ing, to allow heat to finish con ducting to cook the centre Stand for 1-2 mins.

  • Page 23: General Guidelines

    General guidelines Dish size Starting temperature follow the dish sizes given in The colder the food, the longer the recipes, as these affect the it takes to heat up. food from cook ing and reheating times. a fridge takes longer to reheat A quan tity of food spread in a than food at room temperature.

  • Page 24: Containers To Use

    Containers to use Choosing the correct container is a very „ Result important factor in deciding the success or If the dish is suitable for micro waving, it failure of your cooking. will remain cool, whilst the water in the jug will begin to feel warm.

  • Page 25: Containers To Use

    Containers to use Plastic Wicker, wood, straw baskets Many plastic containers are designed for Dishes will crack and could ignite. microwave use, but do not use for cooking Do not use wooden dishes in your microwave. DO NOT USE ON ANY foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that COOKING MODE.

  • Page 26: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock When the oven is first plugged in “88:88” appears in display window. Press Clock once Turn Time/Weight Dial Press Clock. A colon starts to blink. enter the time by turning the The colon stops blinking. Time/weight Dial. The time Time of day is now locked appears in the display.

  • Page 27: Microwave Cooking And Defrosting

    Microwave cooking and defrosting The glass turntable must always be in position when using the oven. 1 Press high 950 watts 2 Presses Defrost 270 watts 3 Presses Medium 600 watts 4 Presses 440 watts 5 Presses Simmer 300 watts 6 Presses warm 100 watts...

  • Page 28: Defrosting Guidelines

    Defrosting guidelines For best results: Place foods in a suitable container. Meat joints and chickens should be placed on an upturned saucer or on a plastic rack if you have one. Check food during defrosting, as foods vary in their defrosting speed. Arrange food in a single layer.

  • Page 29: Defrosting Charts

    Defrosting charts The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting. for larger quantities adjust times accordingly. food should not be covered during defrosting. food Defrosting Time Method Standing per 450 g (1lb)

  • Page 30: Grilling

    Grilling Set Time. Press Start. Press Grill to select level. Select Cooking time by 1 press Grill 1 (high) turning the Time/weight 2 presses Grill 2 (Medium) Dial. Time can be set up to 3 Presses Grill 3 (low) 90 minutes. The grill indicator light appears in the display.

  • Page 31: Combination Cooking

    Combination cooking Set Time. Select combination level. Press Start. Select cooking time by Press to select level. turning Time/weight Dial. Press level Grill Time can be set up to 90 1 press Combi 1 high minutes. 2 presses Combi 2 Simmer high 3 presses Combi 3 Simmer Medium The combination indicator lights, and combination...

  • Page 32: Using The Timer

    Using the timer The Timer can be used either before or after a cooking program. This feature can be used to set a standing time after cooking or to delay the start of your cooking. 1 . To Set a Standing Time: Press Start.

  • Page 33: Using The Memory Function

    Using the memory function This function allows you to pre-program your oven for a regular reheating or cooking task. You are able to pre-program your oven for a specific power level and time that is convenient for you. You can only pre-program one memory task with this oven. To set a Memory Program Program the desired...

  • Page 34: Multistage Cooking

    Multistage cooking 2 or 3 stage cooking Example: Press Press Set the cooking Set the cooking Press Start. Microwave Microwave time using the time using the The cooking program Power. Select Power. Select Time/Weight Dial. Time/Weight Dial. will start and the time desired power desired power in the display will...

  • Page 35: Auto Weight Defrost

    Auto weight defrost This feature allows you to defrost bread, meat items and joints of meat automatically once you have entered in the weight of the food. Select desired programme. Set Weight. Press Start. Press Chaos Defrost once to select Bread, Select the weight of the Remember to stir twice to select Meat Items and three times...

  • Page 36: Auto Weight Reheat/Cook Programs

    Auto weight reheat/cook programs This feature allows you to cook foods by setting the weight. The oven determines the Microwave power level and/or Combination setting, then gives a cooking time; this cooking time has been developed following extensive testing by our home economists in our development kitchen.
  • Page 37 Auto cook programs 4 . Chilled meal 200 g - 800 g To reheat a chilled convenience meal that can be stirred. foods must be in a suitable shallow microwaveable container and have the film pierced. Select program (1 press of Auto Cook pad), enter weight using the Time/weight Dial and press start.
  • Page 38 Auto combi programs 9 . Chilled Pizza 100 g - 400 g for reheating and browning the top of a purchased chilled pizza. Remove all packaging and place on Grill rack on turntable. Select program (1 press of Auto Combi pad). enter weight using the Time/weight Dial, then press start.

  • Page 39: Cooking And Reheating Guidelines

    Cooking and reheating guidelines Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven Canned foods by hIGh power. Meals can be brought back Remove foods from can and place in a suitable to serving temperature in just minutes and will dish before heating. taste freshly cooked.

  • Page 40: Reheating Charts

    Reheating Charts The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size etc. The IEC Heating Category (60705) power your oven is heating Category e and this output (watts) is displayed on the front of your oven door. The information on this label will assist you The heating in using new instructions on food packs to...
  • Page 41 Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) DRINKS – COFFEE 1 mug hIGh Place in a microwave safe mug 235ml 1½ mins. on turntable. Stir, before, during 2 mugs hIGh 470ml 2½ mins. and after reheating. DRINKS –...
  • Page 42 Reheating charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) PURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS - CHILLED „N.B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized microwave safe dish. Plastic dishes designed for microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care. hIGh 5-6 mins.

  • Page 43: Cooking Charts

    Cooking charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Instructions/Guidelines food Quantity Level (approx) BACON -from raw Place on microwave safe rack or 3½-4 mins. or 130 g (4) Rashers hIGh plate on turntable and cover with 50- 60 secs per kitchen towel to minimise splatter. rasher.
  • Page 44 Cooking charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Instructions/Guidelines food Quantity Level (approx) EGGS – Poached water 45ml hIGh 50 secs. „ Place water in a small bowl and heat for 1st cooking time. +hIGh 40-50 secs. „ Add egg (medium sized). „...
  • Page 45 Cooking charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) PASTA – Place in a large 3 litre (6 pint) microwave safe bowl. 225 g Use 1 litre (1¾ pint) boiling water Macaroni hIGh 13-15 mins. in a large 2 litres (4 pints) bowl. 225 g Spaghetti, tagliatellie hIGh...

  • Page 46: Cooking Charts

    Cooking charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) SAUSAGES from raw - CAUTION: HOT FAT! Remove dish with care. Place on microwave safe plate hIGh 2-3 mins. or microwave rack on turntable. Cover. 240 g (4) Thick or Combi Place on grill rack with heatproof...

  • Page 47: Recipes

    ingredients Cream of Mushroom Soup Place the butter and chopped onion in a large bowl. Cover and cook on S E RVE S 4 2 5 g (1 o z ) b u tt er HIGH power for 2-3 mins or until soft. Add the stock, mushrooms and 1 s mall o n io n , ch op pe d bouquet garni.

  • Page 48: Meat And Poultry

    ingredients Lamb in a Spicy Cream and Almond Sauce S ERVES 4 3-4 cloves garlic, c rushed Mix together the garlic, ginger, almonds and water to make a thick 1cm (¼” ) piec e fresh ginger, grated paste. Place the cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon, onion and oil in 50 g ( 2oz) groun d a lm on ds the casserole dish cook on HIGH power for 2 mins.
  • Page 49 ingredients Savoury Mince Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole, cover and cook on HIGH power S E RVE S 2 1 s mall o n io n, d i ce d for 2 mins. or until soft. Place all other ingredients in casserole. Stir 1 clo v e ga rlic, cr u s he d well.

  • Page 50: Fish

    When cooking Frozen fish, add liquid as Arranging above for even cooking. Thin fillets of fish i.e. plaice, should be rolled up prior to cooking to avoid overcooking on Do not sprinkle salt onto fish before cooking the thinner outside edge and tail. as this may make the fish dry.

  • Page 51: Vegetables

    ingredients Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto Soak mushrooms in 300ml (½pt) warm water. Place the butter, garlic S E RVE S 4 4 0 g (1 ½o z) dr i e d C e p and onion in a large bowl, cover with cling film and cook on HIGH mu s hro om s power for 2 mins.

  • Page 52: Desserts/Cakes

    ingredients Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour and salt. Stir in the sugar and SE RVE S 4 1 50 g ( 5o z) s elf-r ais in g flo ur suet. Make a well in the centre and add beaten egg and milk. Mix to pin ch o f s alt a soft dropping consistency.
  • Page 53 ingredients Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce SE RVE S 6 2 0 0 g ( 7 o z ) f re sh da t es , st on e d Pour 175 ml (6 fl. oz) boiling water over the chopped dates and set a n d f i n e l y c h oppe d 1 7 5 g ( 6 o z ) se l f - ra isin g flo ur aside to cool.

  • Page 54: Sauces/Jam

    ingredients Custard Mix together the custard powder, sugar and a little milk to form a SE RVE S 4 3 0ml (2 tbsp) cust ard po wer smooth paste. Blend in the remaining milk, whisking well. Cook on 1 5ml (1 tbsp) sug ar HIGH power for 4-6 mins.

  • Page 55: Questions And Answers

    Questions and Answers Why won’t my oven turn on? Can I use a conventional oven when the oven does not turn on, thermometer in the oven? check the following: Only when you are using GRIll Is the oven plugged in securely? cooking mode.

  • Page 56: Technical Specifications

    Information on Disposal for Manufactured by: Panasonic Appliances Users of Waste Electrical Microwave Oven (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd, & Electronic Equipment 888, 898 Longdong Road, Pudong, Shanghai, 201203, China.
  • Page 58 For COOKERY ADVICE call: 01344 862108 Open Monday to Friday 9am–12pm Home Economists will provide friendly guidance on queries relating to recipes and cooking in your microwave. learn Visit Panasonic's The Ideas Kitchen website for Microwave advice, recipes, cook cooking tips and offers: www.theideaskitchen.co.uk...

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