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Operating Instructions Microwave Oven Household Use Only N N-ST34NW/B Model No. NN-ST34NB...
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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.
Specifications ............... 28 Panasonic Warranty (Australia) ........29 Panasonic Warranty (New Zealand) ......31 Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic appliance. Important Safety Instructions: Before operating this oven, please read these instructions and precautions carefully and keep for future reference.
(including children) 3. WHEN YOUR OVEN with reduced physical, sensory or REQUIRES SERVICING, call mental capabilities, or lack of your local Panasonic engineer experience and knowledge unless (Customer Support). It is they have been given supervision hazardous for anyone other...
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Operation Voltage 9. The appliance shall not be operated WITHOUT FOOD IN The voltage has to be the same as THE OVEN. specified on the label on the oven. If a Operation in this manner may higher voltage than specified is used, damage the appliance.
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Important safety instructions Accessories Counter-top use: a. Allow 15 cm of space on the The oven comes equipped with a top of the oven, 10 cm at the variety of accessories. Always back and on 5 cm both sides. follow the directions given for use of the accessories.
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Foods low in moisture Do not cook foods directly on the glass tray. Always place food in a Take care when heating foods low microwave safe dish. in moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, popcorn, biscuits and While cooking, the glass tray may pastries.
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Important safety instructions Lids Liquids Always remove the lids of jars and Microwave heating of beverages containers and takeaway food can result in delayed eruptive containers before you microwave boiling, therefore care should be the food. If the lid remains, then taken when handling the container.
General guidelines SPACING CLEANING As microwaves work on food particles, keep your oven clean at all times. Stubborn spots of food can be removed by using a microwave spray cleaner, sprayed onto a soft cloth. Always wipe the oven dry after cleaning.
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General guidelines MOISTURE CONTENT ARRANGING Many fresh foods e.g. vegetables and Individual foods e.g. chicken portions fruit, vary in their moisture content or chops, should be placed on a dish throughout the season. For this reason so that the thicker parts are towards cooking time may have to be adjusted.
Containers to use Choosing the correct container is a very important factor in deciding the success or failure of your cooking. OVEN GLASS Glass that is heat resistant e.g. Pyrex , is ideal, and can be ® used. Do not use glass which may crack due to the heat from the food.
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Containers to use PLASTIC Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use. Only use containers if they are designed for microwave use. Do not use Melamine as it will scorch. Do not use plastic for cooking foods high in sugar or fat or foods that require long cooking time e.g.
Parts of your oven 1. Door Release Button 3. Air vent Press to open the door. Opening 4. Microwave feed guide (Do not remove.) the door during cooking will stop the cooking process without 5. External air vents cancelling the programme. It is 6.
Control panel 1 Display window 2 Micro Power pad 3 Auto Defrost pad 4 Auto Menu pad 5 Time pads 6 Timer/Clock pad 7 Quick 30 pad 8 Up/Down pads 9 Stop/Reset pad Before Cooking One press clears your instructions. During Cooking One press temporarily stops the cooking process.
Setting the clock When the oven is plugged in for the first time, “88.88” appears in display. Press Timer/Clock Press Up/Down Press Start/Set. Press Up/Down twice. to set hours. Minute starts to to set minutes. Hour starts to blink. blink. Press Start/Set.
Microwave cooking and defrosting The glass tray must always be in position when using the oven. Press Micro Power Set the cooking time. Press Start/Set. to select the desired Refer to “Setting the cook The time counts down power level. time/timer time”...
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Setting the cook time/timer time When you set the cook time or the timer time, use following keys according to your needs. Press each Time pad repeatedly according Press Quick 30 to set cooking time to the time value you want to set. in 30 seconds increments.
Multi-stage cooking This feature allows you to programme up to 3 stages of cooking continuously. Example: To continually set High power for 2 minutes, Medium power for 3 minutes and Low power for 2 minutes. Press twice. Press Micro Set the cooking time*. Power once to select High power.
Quick 30 feature This feature allows you to set cooking time in 30 seconds increments up to 5 minutes at High power. Press Quick 30 until Press Start/Set. the desired cooking The time counts time appears in the down in the display.
Using the timer This feature operates as a KITCHEN TIMER or allows you to programme the STANDING TIME/DELAY START. Kitchen timer Example: To count 5 minutes. Press 5 times. Press Timer/ Set the desired time*. Press Start/Set. (up to 99 minutes 50 seconds) The time counts Clock.
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Delay start Example: To start cooking at Medium power for 3 minutes after 5 minutes of standing time. Press 5 times. Press Timer/ Set the desired delay time*. (up to 99 minutes 50 seconds) Clock. Press 3 times. Press Micro Power Set the desired cooking Press Start/Set.
Auto programmes With this feature you can defrost/reheat/cook food according to the weight. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight is programmed in grams. The oven determines MICROWAVE power level and cooking time automatically. For quick selection, the weight starts from the most commonly used weight for each category.
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Programme Instructions Weight: 100 - 600 g For defrosting bread (whole, slices, rolls) and cakes. Cream 3. Bread/Cake cakes and iced cakes are unsuitable for this programme. Place the bread or cake on a large plate or shallow dish. Press Auto Defrost 3 times. Set the weight of the food and press Start/Set.
Auto programmes Auto menu Select the desired Press Start/Set Set the weight of Press Start/Set. Auto Menu to confirm the the food. The time counts programme*. setting. The weight counts down in the The AUTO up/down in 10 g display. PROGRAMME increments.
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Programme Instructions Weight: 100 - 800 g For cooking fresh vegetables like carrots, broccoli, 3. Fresh Vegetables cauliflower and green beans. Place prepared vegetables in a suitable sized container. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp water per 100 g vegetables. Cover with cling film. Pierce cling film with a knife once in the centre and 4 times around the edge.
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Auto programmes Programme Instructions Weight: 100 - 300 g Recommended Dish Rice Water Size 100 g 150 ml 3 litre 200 g 300 ml 3 litre 300 g 450 ml 3 litre 8. Casserole Rice For cooking white rice including short grain, long grain, jasmine rice and basmati rice.
Cooking and reheating guidelines Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be brought back to serving temperature in just minutes. Always check food is piping hot and return to oven if necessary. As a general rule, always cover wet foods, e.g. soups, casseroles and plated meals. Do not cover dry foods e.g.
Questions and answers Q: Why won’t my oven turn on? Q: Can I use a conventional oven A: When the oven does not turn on, thermometer in the oven? check the following: A: The metal in some thermometers 1. Is the oven plugged in securely? may cause arcing in your oven and Remove the plug from the outlet, should not be used in a microwave...
Care of your oven 7. It is occasionally necessary to 1. The oven should be unplugged before cleaning. remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm soapy water 2. Clean the inside of the oven, door or in a dishwasher. seals and door seal areas regularly.
1. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it’s Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period. For Line Communications products (i.e. Cordless Phones, etc) the genuine battery(s) has a 3 month warranty.
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Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time from receiving notice from you.
1. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it’s Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period. For Line Communications products (i.e. Cordless Phones, etc) the genuine battery(s) has a 3 month warranty.
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5. To claim warranty service, when required, you should: • Telephone Panasonic’s Customer Care Centre on 09 272 0178 or visit our website referred to below and use the Service Centre Locator for the name/ address of the nearest Authorised Service Centre.