Common Queries Answered - Panasonic NNF653 Cookery Book

Problem
Food cools quickly after being
MICROWAVED.
Rice pudding or casserole boils
over during cooking by MICROWAVE.
Food cooks too slowly when cooked
by MICROWAVE.
Meat is tough when cooked by
Combination.
MICROWAVE or
Cake remains uncooked in centre
when cooked by MICROWAVE.
Scrambled or poached eggs tough
and rubbery when cooked by
MICROWAVE.
Quiche/Egg Custards are tough and
rubbery when cooked by MICROWAVE.
Quiche/Egg Custards are tough and
Combination.
rubbery when cooked by
Cheese sauce is tough and stringy
when cooked by MICROWAVE.
Vegetables are dry when cooked by
MICROWAVE.
Condensation appears in the oven.
Turntable rotates in both directions.
Warm air is felt coming from the door
seal area.
Blue sparks or arcing is seen when
using the metal accessories.
The GRILL periodically turns off during
Combination.
GRILLING or

Common Queries Answered

Cause
Food not cooked through.
Container too small.
Oven not receiving correct power.
Food temperature from fridge colder
than room temperature.
Power setting too high.
Meat salted before cooking.
Too short a cooking and/or standing
time.
Cooking time too long.
Power level too high.
Cooked too long. Dish size larger than
stated in recipe.
Cheese cooked with sauce.
Cooked uncovered.
Low moisture content, e.g. old root
vegetables.
Salt added before cooking.
This is normal and means the food is
cooking faster then the moisture can be
expelled from the oven.
The oven door is not an air-tight seal.
Using metal accessories on MICROWAVE
Combination
only is incorrect. If using a
program check accessories for any
damage.
During cooking the GRILL will cycle on
and off so that the food does not burn
before it is cooked through in the centre.
Solution
Put back in oven for extra time.
Remember foods at fridge temperature
require more cooking time than food at
room temperature.
For liquid foods, use container twice
the volume of food.
Oven should be on an independent
outlet.
Extra time required for cooking colder
foods.
Use reduced power level for meats.
Do not salt before cooking. Add salt
if necessary, after cooking.
Add extra cooking time/standing time.
Take care when cooking small
quantities of eggs, once spoiled they
cannot be saved.
Use reduced power levels for these
items.
Always check progress of food as it
cooks.
Add cheese at the end of cooking time.
The heat of the sauce will melt the
cheese.
Cover with a lid or cling film.
Add extra 2-4 tbsp. of water.
Salt after cooking if necessary.
Wipe off with a soft cloth.
This is normal.
This is normal and does not indicate
any microwave leakage.
Stop the oven IMMEDIATELY. Do not
use the metal accessories on
MICROWAVE only. Check minimum
weight of food on Auto Programs.
This is normal.
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