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Panasonic NN-GD379S Operating Instruction And Cook Book

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Operating Instructions and Cookbook
Microwave and Grill Oven
Model Number:
NN-GD379S
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-GD379S Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference...

  • Page 2: Important Notice

    Important Notice 27-33 Failure to follow the instructions given in this Cookbook and Operating Instructions, may affect the recipe result and in some instances may be dangerous. ¤ Customer Care Centre 0844 8443868 Selected Spares and Accessories: www.panasonic.co.uk www.cooking-corner.co.uk...
  • Page 3 Safety Information ............. . .2 Unpacking your oven .
  • Page 4 The wire which is coloured BROWN must be face of the plug. A replacement fuse cover connected to the terminal in the plug which is can be purchased from your local Panasonic marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Dealer.
  • Page 5 Examine Your Oven Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notify dealer immediately if unit is damaged. Do NOT install if unit is damaged. Guarantee Your receipt is your guarantee, please keep safely.
  • Page 6 Attention: Hot Surfaces 1. Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents 3. Children should be kept away from the on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot oven at all times and should only be during combination and grilling, take care allowed to operate the oven in combination when opening or closing the door and when mode under supervision due to the...
  • Page 7 Important It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is kept clean, and wiped out after each use. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of a surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
  • Page 8 Selected Spares and Accessories These may be ordered direct; on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Care Centre 0844 8443868. Most major credit and debit cards accepted. Ensure you quote the...
  • Page 9 1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller 7. While cooking by MICROWAVE or Ring and Glass Turntable in place. COMBINATION the turntable may vibrate. This will not affect cooking performance. 2. Only use the Glass Turntable specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute with 8.
  • Page 10 Safety Christmas Pudding. If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Christmas puddings and other foods high in Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed, in fats or sugar, eg. jam, mince pies, must not order to stifle any flames. be over heated.
  • Page 11 Deep Fat Frying. Keeping Your Oven Clean. Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your oven. It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is wiped out regularly. Use Meat Thermometer. warm soapy water, squeeze the cloth out Use a meat thermometer to check the well and use to remove any grease or food degree of cooking of joints and poultry only...

  • Page 12: Microwaving Principles

    Microwaving Principles Microwave energy has been used in this Manmade sources include radar, radio, country to cook and reheat food since early television, telecommunication links and car experiments with RADAR in World War II. phones. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all In a microwave oven, electricity is converted the time, both naturally and from manmade into microwaves by the MAGNETRON.
  • Page 13 (10) (12) (11) Display Window This oven is equipped with an Auto Weight Microwave Programs energy saving function. Auto Weight Combination Programs Please Note Auto Weight Chaos Defrost Pad 1. When in stand-by mode the Time/Weight Dial brightness of the display will be Microwave Power Levels reduced.

  • Page 14: General Guidelines

    General Guidelines Standing time Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require a STANDING TIME (inside or outside of the oven) after cook ing, to allow heat to finish con ducting to cook the centre completely. MEAT JOINTS – Stand 15 mins. wrapped in aluminium foil. JACKET POTATOES –...
  • Page 15 General Guidelines Dish size Quantity Spacing Shape Follow the dish sizes Small quantities cook Foods cook more Even shapes cook given in the recipes, faster than large quickly and evenly if evenly. Food cooks as these affect the quantities, also small spaced apart.
  • Page 16 Choosing the correct container is a very important factor in deciding the success or failure of your cooking. Testing Dishes for Suitability - For Microwave Cooking Only. When unsure that a cooking Result con tainer is suitable for use in your If the dish is suitable for microwave, check by the follow ing micro waving, it will remain cool,...
  • Page 17 Plastic Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use, but do not use for cooking foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that require long cooking times e.g. brown rice. Only use Tupperware ® containers if they are designed for microwave use.
  • Page 18 When the oven is first plugged in “88:88” appears in display window. • • Press Clock Pad • Turn Time/Weight Dial Press Clock Pad once The colon stops blinking. Enter the time by turning the A colon starts to blink. Time of day is now locked Time/Weight Dial.
  • Page 19 The Delay/Stand Pad is used as a timing pad either before, during or after a cooking program. When the Delay/Stand Pad is selected with a time, there is no microwave power in the oven during this time. 1. To Set a Standing Time: Set the desired Then Press the Set desired...

  • Page 20: Multi-Stage Cooking

    The glass turntable must always be in position when using the oven. Wattage High 850 Watts 1 Press 270 Watts Defrost 2 Presses 600 Watts Medium 3 Presses 440 Watts 4 Presses Simmer 250 Watts 5 Presses Warm 100 Watts 6 Presses Press Start Press the microwave...
  • Page 21 Set Time Press Start Pad Press Grill Pad Select Cooking time by turning Select level by pressing one of the Time/Weight Dial. Time can the following options:-. 1 press grill 1 (high) be set up to 90 minutes. 2 presses grill 2 (medium) 3 Presses grill 3 (low) The grill indicator light appears in the display.
  • Page 22 Set Time Press Start Pad Combination Pad Select cooking time by turning Press combination pad to select Time/Weight Dial. Time can level. The combination indicator be set up to 90 minutes. lights, and combination level (1, 2 or 3) will appear in the display. Adjusting Time during cooking You can change the cooking time during cooking if required.
  • Page 23 This feature allows you to defrost bread, meat items and joints of meat automatically once you have entered in the weight of the food. Press Start Select desired program Set Weight Remember to stir Press the pad once to select Select the weight of the or turn the food bread, twice to select meat...
  • Page 24 For Best Results: 1. 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. 2. Check food during defrosting, as foods vary in their defrosting speed. 3.
  • Page 25 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. Meat Defrosting Time Method Standing Time per 450 g (1lb)
  • Page 26 This feature allows you to cook or reheat foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the Microwave power level and / or combination level then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of food and then just enter the weight. The weight is entered in grams. Press Start Pad Set Weight Combination Pad...
  • Page 27 Frozen meal 200g - 500g Chilled meal 200g - 800g To reheat a frozen To reheat a chilled convenience meal convenience meal that can be stirred. that can be stirred. Foods must be in a Foods must be in a suitable shallow suitable shallow microwaveable...
  • Page 28 Chilled Pizza 100g - 600g Jacket Potatoes 150g - 1500g For reheating and To cook jacket potatoes with a browning the top of a purchased chilled crispier, drier skin. pizza. Remove all Choose medium packaging and sized potatoes 200- 250g (7-9oz) for best place on Grill rack on turntable.
  • Page 29 Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Mince pies - CAUTION Meals can be brought back to serving temperature in just REMEMBER even if the pastry is minutes and will taste freshly cooked and NOT leftover. cold to the touch, the filling will be Always check food is piping hot and return to oven if piping hot and will warm the...
  • Page 30 The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size etc. The IEC (60705) 850W power output (watts) HEATING CATEGORY Your oven is Heating Category E and this is The heating displayed on the front of your oven door.
  • Page 31 Weight/ Power Time to Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level Select (approx) PASTRY PRODUCTS - PRECOOKED - N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base. HIGH 2 mins. Cornish Pasty 225 g (1) Combi* 4-5 mins. Place on microwave safe plate on HIGH 2 mins.
  • Page 32 Weight/ Power Time to Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level Select (approx) PURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS - FROZEN 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 mins.
  • Page 33 Weight/ Power Time to Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level Select (approx) CHICKEN from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care. Place on microwave safe rack or plate 18-20 mins. on turntable. Cover. Quarters 700 g (2) Place on grill rack with heatproof plate Combi* 16-20 mins.
  • Page 34 Weight/ Power Time to Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level Select (approx) PIZZA – FRESH CHILLED – N.B. Remove all packaging. Pizzas will have a soft base. HIGH 3-4 mins. Place on heatproof plate on turntable. Thin & Crispy 450 g Do not cover. Combi* 10-12 mins.
  • Page 35 Weight/ Power Time to Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level Select (approx) FRESH VEGETABLES – Place in shallow microwave safe dish. Green Beans 450 g HIGH 7-8 mins. Beetroot 450 g HIGH 10-12 mins. Broccoli + Cauliflower - florets 450 g HIGH 8 mins.
  • Page 36 Ingredients Cream of Mushroom Soup Serves 4 25 g (1oz) butter Dish: large bowl 1 small onion, chopped 600 ml (1pt) hot chicken stock 1. Place the butter and chopped onion in a large bowl. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 2-3 mins or until 225 g (8oz) button mushrooms, sliced soft.
  • Page 37 Ingredients Lamb in a Spicy Cream and Almond Sauce 3-4 cloves garlic, crushed Serves 4 1 cm ( ”) piece fresh ginger, grated Dish: Large casserole dish 50 g (2 oz) ground almonds 1. Mix together the garlic, ginger, almonds and water 45 ml (3 tbsp) water to make a thick paste.
  • Page 38 Ingredients Pork with Sweet & Sour Sauce Serves 2 225 g (8oz) pork fillet Dish: small casserole Sweet & Sour Sauce: 1. Place pork in dish, cover and cook on LOW power 15 ml (1tbsp) oil for 7-9 mins. or until juices run clear. 1 small carrot cut into matchsticks 2.
  • Page 39 Fish Arranging Liquid Noise Thin fillets of fish i.e. plaice, Fresh fish should always be During cooking, popping should be rolled up prior to sprinkled with 30ml (2tbsp) of sounds may be heard. This is cooking to avoid overcooking water, lemon juice or white due to moisture trapped on the thinner outside edge wine.
  • Page 40 Vegetables Ingredients Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto Serves 4 40 g (1 oz) dried Cep mushrooms Dish: 3 litre (6pt) casserole dish 50 g (2oz) butter 1. Soak mushrooms in 300 ml ( pt) warm water. 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2.

  • Page 41: Desserts / Cakes

    Desserts / Cakes Ingredients Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding Serves 4 150 g (5oz) self-raising flour pinch of salt Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) pudding basin 50 g (2oz) caster sugar 1. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour and salt. 50 g (2oz) suet Stir in the sugar and suet.
  • Page 42 Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce ngredients 200 g (7 oz) fresh dates, stoned and Serves 6 Dish: Individual microwave proof moulds finely chopped 175 g (6 oz) self-raising flour 1. Pour 175 ml (6 fl. oz) boiling water over the chopped 5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder dates and set aside to cool.
  • Page 43 Sauces Custard Ingredients 30 ml (2tbsp) custard power 15 ml (1tbsp) sugar Dish: 1 litre (2pt) jug 600 ml (1pt) cold milk 1. Mix together the custard powder, sugar and a little milk to form a smooth paste. 2. Blend in the remaining milk, whisking well. 3.

  • Page 44: Information On Disposal For Users Of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Private Households)

    Pursuant to the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15,22525 Hamburg, F.R.Germany Manufactured by Panasonic Home Appliances Microwave Oven (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd, 898 Longdong Road, Pudong, Shanghai, 201203, China.
  • Page 45 PHONE OUR CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE 0844 8443868 For service or spares. Or order spares direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk For COOKERY ADVICE call: 01344 862108 Open 4 days a week...