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- Page 1 Operation Guide and Cookbook Microwave Oven NN-MX26 Models Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. NN-MX21 Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ F00035U30QP FLE0403-0 Printed in China...
- Page 2 We are glad you have chosen to purchase a PANASONIC microwave oven. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions carefully and completely, and keep them for further reference. If you have never used a microwave oven before, you will realise that a microwave oven uses a totally different method of converting energy into heat.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
To Defrost by MICRO POWER AND TIME ...8 using TURBO DEFROST PAD ...12 To Use Timer Pad ...15 Quick Guide to Operation ...33 NN-MX21 To Cook by MICRO POWER AND TIME ...10 To Reheat by MICRO POWER AND TIME ...10-11 To Defrost by MICRO POWER AND TIME ...12-13... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
4. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. 5. Do not operate this microwave oven if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. 6. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: (a) Do not overcook food. -
Page 5: Installation And General Instructions
Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume. 2. Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven. 3. Do not boil eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs (unless otherwise stated in Cooking Guide section). -
Page 6: Microwaves And How They Work
2. TRANSMITTED 3. ABSORBED Cookware and Utensil Guide It is important to use the correct container when cooking in a microwave oven. The following will help you make the right selection. How to Test a Container for Safe Microwave Oven Use... - Page 7 The majority of plastic dishes, even those designed for use in the microwave oven, are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat or sugar content, or for lengthy cooking times. Most microwave plastic dishes should not be used for longer than 3 to 5 minutes on HIGH power.
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Page 8: Feature Diagram
Feature Diagram Glass Tray 1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass Tray in place. 2. Only use the Glass Tray specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute another Glass Tray. 3. If Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water. 4. -
Page 9: Control Panel
When a pad is pressed correctly, a beep will be heard. If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit did not or could not accept the instruction. The oven will beep twice between programmed stages. At the end of any completed program, the oven will beep 5 times. NN-MX21 (1) Display Window (2) Auto Cook Pads... -
Page 10: To Cook By Micro Power And Time
To Cook / Reheat / Defrost by To Cook/Reheat/Defrost by Micro Power and Time Plug in Plug into a properly earthed electrical outlet. Open Door Open the door and place container with food in a dish on Glass Tray in the oven. Then close the door. Select Power Level Press Micro Power pad to your desired power level. -
Page 11: To Set Clock
To Set Clock (for NN-MX26) You can use the oven without setting the clock. Press twice The colon start to blink. Enter Time of Day Enter time of day by pressing appropriate Time Pads. e.g. 11:25 twice (to set 10 mins.) 11 times (to set hours) (to set 1 mins) -
Page 12: Ingredient Conversion Chart
2 tbs 500 ml 3 tbs 750 ml 4 tablespoons 875 ml 1 litre 1.5 litre 2 litre – 10 – (for NN-MX21) 1 ml 2 ml 5 ml 10 ml 15 ml 15 ml 22 ml 30 ml 45 ml... -
Page 13: Reheat By Setting Power And Time
Micro Power and Time To Reheat by Reheat by Setting Power and Time - Frozen Convenience Foods FROZEN ITEM POWER (Pre-cooked) BREAD & BAKED PRODUCT Bread 1 slice MEDIUM-HIGH 1 loaf MEDIUM-HIGH 6 rolls MEDIUM Cheesecake (600 g) DEFROST Muffins - 4 (350 g) MEDIUM-HIGH Scones - 6 (400 g) MEDIUM... -
Page 14: Using Turbo Defrost Pad
This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood by power and time. For NN-MX26 • Press twice. • Set time according to chart on page 13. For NN-MX21 • Set the Power Level at DEFROST. • Set the weight of food. NB: When selecting weight for less than 0.2 kg, turn Timer/Weight... -
Page 15: Defrosting Tips And Techniques
Defrosting Tips and Techniques Preparation for Freezing: 1. Heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags and freezer wrap are suitable. 2. Freeze meats, poultry and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. To aid in separating layers, place two pieces of wax paper between them. 3. -
Page 16: By Auto Cook
To Cook / Reheat Food Using Press Desired Food Category Pad Display Window (see chart below). e.g. Vegetables press once - 120 g is displayed press twice - 180 g Press Cooking time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down. To Cook using Auto Reheat Frozen Reheat... -
Page 17: To Use Timer Pad
To Use Timer Pad To Use as a Kitchen Timer Press. Set desired amount of time. (up to 99 minutes and 90 seconds) To Set Standing Time Set the desired cooking programme. (see Page 8) Press. To Set Delay Start Press. -
Page 18: Microwave Recipe Preparation And Techniques
The microwave oven has the same power regardless of quantity; thus the power is divided between more items and so it takes longer to cook. - Page 19 Standing Time The moisture molecules continue to vibrate in the food when the microwave oven has turned itself off. After all, the molecules were vibrating at 2,450,000,000 times per second during cooking. So cooking continues even after the food is no longer being exposed to the microwaves whether in or outside your microwave oven.
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Page 20: Microwave Recipe Techniques
For example, while cooking the roast in the microwave oven, you can be cooking the vegetables and gravy on the range top. This can also be done the other way around. Prepare your meals as follows. -
Page 21: Basic Recipes
Everyday Basics RANOLA EREAL Makes: approximately 4 cups Ingredients: 2 cups oats ⁄ chopped nuts ⁄ wheat germ ⁄ brown sugar ⁄ honey 1 teaspoon vanilla essence ⁄ raisins ⁄ coconut Method: 1. Place oats in 2-litre casserole dish, cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring twice. -
Page 22: Fish And Shellfish
Fish and Shellfish Directions for Cooking Fish and Shellfish by Microwave Clean fish before starting the recipe. Arrange fish in a single layer, do not overlap edges. Prawns and scallops should be placed in a single layer. Fish and Shellfish Chart for Microwave Cooking by Time FISH OR SHELLFISH AMOUNT Fish Fillets... -
Page 23: Poultry
DO NOT USE A CONVENTIONAL MEAT THERMOMETER IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN. Let stand, covered with foil, 10 to 15 minutes after cooking. Standing time allows the temperature to equalize throughout the food and finishes the cooking process. - Page 24 Poultry HICKEN Serves: 4 Ingredients: dried chinese mushrooms 2 teaspoons sesame oil clove garlic, chopped 500g minced chicken water chestnuts, finely chopped 125 g bamboo shoots, chopped 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons oyster sauce 2 tablespoons sherry small iceberge lettuce Method: 1.
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Page 25: Main Fare Meats
Main Fare Meats Directions for Cooking Tender Cuts of Meat by Microwave For best results, select roasts that are uniform in shape. Place meat on a microwave rack in a suitable dish. Beef rib roast should be placed cut-side down. Other bone-in roasts should be placed fat-side down. - Page 26 Main Fare Meats HILLI Serves: 4 Ingredients: 500 g minced beef onion, diced clove garlic, crushed 1 (35 g) packet chilli seasoning mix 1 can (410 g) tomato puree 1 can (420 g) kidney beans, drained Method: 1. Place all ingredients in a 2-litre casserole dish. Mix well.
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Page 27: Vegetable Varieties
Vegetable Varieties Directions for Cooking Vegetables RESH EGETABLES BY ICROWAVE Place vegetables in a casserole dish. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water per 500 g of vegetables. Add salt to water or add after cooking. Do not place salt directly on vegetables. - Page 28 Vegetable Varieties Fresh Vegetables Chart for Time Cooking Vegetables should be covered and cooked on HIGH power for best results. Weights given are trimmed weights. VEGETABLE QUANTITY Asparagus 250 g Beans (finely sliced) 250 g Beets 4 whole (1 kg) Broccoli 500 g Brussels Sprouts...
- Page 29 Vegetable Varieties AULIFLOWER IN HITE AUCE Serves: 4 Ingredients: 500 g cauliflower florets 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk ⁄ grated tasty cheese Method: 1. Place cauliflower and water in a shallow casserole dish. Cover and cook on High for 6-8 minutes. 2.
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Page 30: Rice, Pasta And Cereal
Rice, Pasta and Cereal Directions for Cooking Rice and Other Grains by Microwave Follow directions in chart for recommended dish size, amounts of water and cooking time. Add grain to boiling water. Add salt and butter according to package directions. Cook on HIGH for time ITEM CONTAINER RICE... -
Page 31: Rice, Pasta And Cereal
Rice, Pasta and Cereal ACON AND NION ORTELLINI Serves: 4 Ingredients: 600 g fresh tortellini 6 cups boiling water onion, diced clove garlic, crushed rashers bacon, chopped 300 ml cream 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon chicken stock powder 2 tablespoons chopped parsley ground black pepper Parmesan cheese, extra... -
Page 32: Desserts
Desserts UTTERSCOTCH UDDING Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 1 can (400 g) sweetened condensed milk 30 g butter 1 teaspoon vanilla essence ⁄ milk ⁄ self raising flour, sifted 1 cup brown sugar ⁄ hot tap water Method: 1. Place condensed milk in 2-litre casserole dish. Cook on MEDIUM for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring twice during cooking. -
Page 33: Before Requesting Service
Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the interference with my TV. microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryers, etc. It does not indicate a problem with your oven. -
Page 34: Care Of Your Microwave Oven
Wipe with a soft cloth when steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door. This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit or of microwave leakage. -
Page 35: Quick Guide To Operation
Quick Guide to Operation Feature To Set Clock page 9) Twice. To Set: To Set / Cancel Child Safety Lock page 9) 3 times To Cook / Reheat / Defrost by Micro Power and Time Setting page 8) Select power. To Use Turbo Defrost Pad page 12)