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Microwave Cookery Book & Operating Instructions For model: NN-ST459W / NN-ST469M Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference...
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Welcome to Panasonic Microwave Cooking Contents Recipes ¤ Cookery advice line 01344 862108 (Opens 4 days a week) test.kitchen@panasonic.co.uk www.cooking-corner.co.uk The Microwave Test & Development Kitchen Panasonic Consumer Electronics U.K Willoughby Road Bracknell Berks RG12 8FP...
Unpacking your oven Placement of your oven Examine Your Oven Guarantee Cord N.B. Using your oven Storage of Accessories...
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Care & Cleaning of your Microwave Oven - 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.
Parts of Your Oven Glass Turntable Door Safety Lock System See-through Oven Window External Air Vents Display Window Microwave Feed Guide (Do not remove) Control Panel Identification Plate Power cord label Power cord Roller Ring Door Release Pad Door Safety Lock System...
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Important Information – Read Carefully Safety Boiled Eggs. Foods with Skins. Short Cooking Times Liquids. Important. Small quantities of food. Lids. NEVER OPERATE THE OVEN WITHOUT FOOD INSIDE ON MICROWAVE. Foods low in moisture. Deep Fat Frying. Christmas Pudding.
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Important Information – Read Carefully Meat Thermometer. Fan Motor Operation. Utensils. Paper, Plastic. Babies Bottles and Food Jars. Reheating. Arcing Maximum weight on turntable Standing Time. Keeping Your Oven Clean.
Microwaving Principles Important notes How microwaves cook food Foods Not Suitable for Cooking by Microwave Only 13 Amp fused socket Reflection Boiled Eggs Transmission Standing time...
Containers to use Testing Dishes for Suitability Result Quick check guide to cooking utensils Oven glass Pottery, earthenware, stoneware Foil/metal containers China and ceramic...
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Plastic Cling film Roasting bags Paper Aluminium foil Wicker, wood, straw baskets...
Control Panels Display Window NN-ST459W / NN-ST469M* Time Pads Auto Weight Microwave Programs Auto Weight Defrost Programs Microwave Power Setting Turbo Reheat Pad Delay/Stand Pad: Clock Pad: lb/oz Conversion Pad Weight Selection Pads Stop/Cancel Pad: Before Cooking: During Cooking: Start Pad:...
Let’s Start to Use your Oven NN-ST459W / NN-ST469M* Plug in Press Clock Pad Demonstration Mode Select Power Press Time Pad Press Start Pad D 1 : 00 Child Lock Note:...
Setting the Clock Press Clock Pad Press Time Pads Press Clock Pad N.B. Microwave Cooking and Defrosting There are 6 different microwave power levels available. Selecting Microwave Power Level Power Press Level Wattage...
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting Accessory to use: Two Stage Cooking: Three Stage Cooking: Auto Weight Defrost Program Weight Range Suitable Foods...
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Auto Weight Defrost Programs The CHAOS Theory IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU TURN AND STIR THE FOOD FREQUENTLY AND SHIELD IF NECESSARY. (See page 19). 1st Beep 2nd Beep 1st Beep Turn Shield Turn or break up Category 1 Category 2 Category 3...
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Mince pies - CAUTION Christmas puddings and liquids - CAUTION When is food reheated? Do not leave unattended. Do not add extra alcohol. Babies’ bottles - CAUTION Canned foods Plated meals Soups Casseroles...
Reheating Charts The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size etc. Heating category Weight/ Power Time to Food Quantity Level Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines BABIES BOTTLES – CAUTION For 7-8 fl.oz of milk from fridge temperature, remove top and teat. Heat on HIGH Power for 25-30 secs. For 3 fl.oz of milk from fridge temperature, remove top and teat.
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Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Quantity Level Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines CANNED PUDDINGS CANNED VEGETABLES – Drain where appropriate CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS - Overheating may cause pudding to ignite DRINKS – COFFEE DRINKS – MILK HOMEMADE MEAT DISHES Points for checking...
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Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Quantity Level Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines PASTA PASTRY PRODUCTS - PRECOOKED - N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base. PLATED MEALS - HOMEMADE - CHILLED PORRIDGE PUDDINGS & DESSERTS N.B. Transfer food from foil containers to a similar sized microwave safe dish Points for checking...
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Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Quantity Level Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines PUDDINGS AND DESSERTS N.B. Transfer food from foil containers to a similar sized microwave safe dish 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.
Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Approx. Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines BACON – from raw BEANS & PULSES – should be pre-soaked (except lentils) Must boil for at least 12 minutes to destroy toxic enzymes. BEEF – Joints from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 39. BEEF –...
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Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Approx. Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines EGGS – Poached. EGGS – Scrambled. FISH – FRESH from raw – For Guidelines see Fish Chapter page 36. FISH – FROZEN from raw – For Guidelines see Fish Chapter page 36. FRUIT –...
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Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Approx. Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines LAMB – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 39. PASTA – Place in a large 2 litre (4 pint) microwave safe bowl. PASTRY –...
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Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Approx. Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines RICE – Place in a large microwave safe bowl. MILK PUDDING – Place in a large microwave safe bowl. SAUSAGES from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care. FRESH VEGETABLES –...
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Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Approx. Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines FRESH VEGETABLES – Place in shallow microwave safe dish. FROZEN VEGETABLES – Place in shallow microwave safe dish. Points for checking...
Increasing and Decreasing Recipes Increasing recipes When doubling a recipe from 4 to 8 To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, Decreasing recipes Using Recipes from Other Books Cooking for One...
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Fish Whole fish When is fish cooked? Arranging Liquid Noise Fresh Frozen Stuffed Citrus Trout Serves 4 ngredients Stuffing: Dish: large shallow dish...
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Salmon and Vegetable Mornay Serves 4 ngredients Dish: 20 x 25 cm (8” x 10”) dish Poached Smoked Haddock Serves 4 ngredients Dish: casserole dish Family Fish Pie Serves 4 ngredients Dish: large casserole...
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Plaice Provencal Serves 4 ngredients Dish: large shallow rectangular dish Fish Kebabs Serves 4 ngredients Dish: shallow dish + wooden skewers Marinade: Fish Balti Serves 4 ngredients Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole dish...
Meat and Poultry Guidelines Defrosted joints Standing time Turning minimum of should be turned over 15 mins. STANDING TIME Shielding STAND minimum of 60 mins. Bone do not Roasting bags Do not How to roast a joint/chicken by How to cook small cuts of meat by microwave microwave Tips...
Baking Guidelines Dish shape Consistency Mixing/beating Keeping quality Covering Eggs Dish size Sponge Cake ngredients Dish: 18 cm (7”) souffle dish, based lined with greaseproof paper Carrot Cake ngredients ® Dish: 20 cm (8”) deep Pyrex dish, based lined with greaseproof paper. Icing...
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Chewy Flapjacks Makes: 8 slices ngredients Dish: 20 cm (8”) round flan dish Ginger Cake ngredients Dish: 20 cm (8”) Soufflé dish base lined with greaseproof Boston Brownies ngredients Dish: 20 cm (8”) square dish base lined with greaseproof...
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Preserves Sterilizing jars Dish size WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE TO STERILIZE BABIES’ BOTTLES. (See details on page 23) DO NOT SEAL PRESERVING JARS IN DO NOT LEAVE JAMS UNATTENDED YOUR MICROWAVE. DURING COOKING BECAUSE OF THE Setting point HIGH SUGAR CONTENT.
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Plum Jam Makes approx. 2-21/2 lbs jam ngredients Dish: large bowl Tomato Chutney Makes approx. 2 lbs ngredients Dish: large bowl Red Onion Chutney Makes approx 11/2 - 2 lbs ngredients Dish: large bowl...
Technical Specifications Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) For business users in the European Union nformation on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union...
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Index Defrosting Beef Fish Cake Chaos defrost Cheese and Egg Dishes Chicken...
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Puddings and Desserts Lamb Reheating guidelines Meat and Poultry guidelines Meat and Poultry recipes Sauces Soups and Starters Pasta, cooking Pasta and Rice recipes Pork Vegetables + Vegetarian Preserves...
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. Home Economists will provide friendly guidance on queries relating to recipes and...