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Panasonic NN-CF873S Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions and Cookery Book
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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Microwave, Grill & Convection Oven
Model Numbers: NN-CF873S
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NN-CF853W
Household use only
2013-8-20 9:21:31
2013-8-20 9:21:31

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions and Cookery Book Microwave, Grill & Convection Oven Model Numbers: NN-CF873S NN-CF853W Household use only IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE F0003BH21BP_04_130820.indd c1 F0003BH21BP_04_130820.indd c1 2013-8-20 9:21:31 2013-8-20 9:21:31...
  • Page 2 Customer Communications Centre 0844 844 3899 Selected Spares and Accessories: Order direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Communications Centre number above. For Cookery Advice call: 01344 862108 (open Monday to Friday 9 am - 12 pm) Alternatively visit our web site at www.theideaskitchen.co.uk...
  • Page 3 Important safety instructions. Before   operating this oven, please read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference. This appliance can be used by children   aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction by a person...
  • Page 4 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be   replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualifi ed person in order to avoid a hazard. Warning! The appliance should be inspected   for damage to the door seals and door seal areas and if these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a service technician trained...
  • Page 5 This oven may be Built into a wall cabinet by using the proper trim kit (NN-TK813CSCP Stainless), which may be purchased from a local Panasonic dealer. For Countertop use: The oven must be placed on a fl at, stable ...
  • Page 6 If smoke is emitted or a fi re occurs in the   oven, touch Stop/Cancel and leave the door closed in order to stifl e any fl ames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at fuse or circuit breaker panel.
  • Page 7 DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN   CLEANERS. When using the GRILL, CONVECTION, or   COMBINATION modes, some foods may inevitably splatter grease on to the oven walls. If the oven is not cleaned occasionally, it may start to “smoke” during use. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean ...
  • Page 8 Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents   on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during GRILLING, CONVECTION, and COMBINATION modes, take care when opening or closing the door and when inserting or removing food and accessories. This appliance is not intended to be ...
  • Page 9 The oven has two grill heaters situated in   the top of the oven and a convection heater situated in the back of the oven. After using the GRILL, CONVECTION, and COMBINATION functions, care should be taken to avoid touching the inside surfaces of the oven as these will be very hot.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Cooking charts........................78-86 Increasing and decreasing recipes ..................87 Using recipes from other books ....................87 Cooking for one ........................87 Recipes..........................88-141 Questions & answers......................142-143 Technical specifi cations......................144 Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven. F0003BH21BP_04_130820.indd 8 F0003BH21BP_04_130820.indd 8 2013-8-20 9:21:32 2013-8-20 9:21:32...

  • Page 11: Important Safety Instructions

    YELLOW must be connected to the terminal A replacement fuse cover can be in the plug which is marked with the letter purchased from your local Panasonic E or by the Earth symbol or coloured Dealer.
  • Page 12 Important safety instructions Heater 1. In case of electronic failure, oven can only be turned off at wall socket. 7. The oven has two grill heaters situated in the top of the oven and a convection  Warning! heater situated in the back of the oven. Only allow children to use the oven without After using either the GRILL, supervision when adequate instructions...

  • Page 13: Before Using Your Oven

    Before using your oven Examine your oven  Note 1. Unpack oven, remove all packing The appliance should be inspected for material, and examine the oven for any damage to the door seals and door seal damage such as dents, broken door areas.

  • Page 14: Placement Of Your Oven

    (NN-TK813CSCP, Stainless) which may 3. Do not block air vents on the rear, be purchased from you local Panasonic bottom and top of the oven. If air vents dealer. are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat.

  • Page 15: Care & Cleaning Of Your Oven

    Care & cleaning of your oven 7. If the control panel becomes dirty,  Important clean with a soft, dry cloth. DO NOT use It is essential for the safe operation of the harsh detergents or abrasives on control oven that it is kept clean, and wiped out panel.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Of Your Oven

    Service  Warning! 1. WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A The appliance should be inspected for SERVICE call your local Panasonic damage to the door seals and door seal engineer (Customer Communications areas. If these areas are damaged the Centre on 0844 844 3899 can appliance should not be operated until it recommend an engineer).
  • Page 17 1. The enamel shelf is for cooking on GRILL, CONVECTION or 4. Built-in Oven using a Panasonic trim kit TURBO-BAKE mode. Do not use on Use caution when removing the trim kit TURBO-COOK or COMBINATION frame, as some exposed edges may be modes.
  • Page 18 Parts of your oven Drip Tray 1. Connect the drip tray to the plastic feet, as shown in the diagram, before using the oven. 2. Clean and wipe dry after use. 3. After cleaning, re-connect the drip tray to the plastic feet. The following chart shows correct use of the accessories in the oven Wire shelf Glass shelf...

  • Page 19: Outline Diagram

    Outline diagram Warning label Grill elements Convection heater Warning label LED lights Shelf positions Power supply cord Door safety lock system. To prevent injury, Power supply plug do not insert fi nger, knife, spoon or other object into the latch hole. Oven window Door hinges To prevent injury...

  • Page 20: Important Information

    Important information – read carefully Safety Foods low in moisture If smoke is emitted or a fi re occurs in the Take care when heating foods low in oven, touch Stop/Cancel and leave the door moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, closed in order to stifl...

  • Page 21: Meat Thermometer

    Important information – read carefully Liquids Paper, plastic When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces and When heating food in plastic or paper beverages in your microwave oven, containers, keep an eye on the oven due overheating the liquid beyond boiling point to the possibility of ignition.

  • Page 22: Important Information

    Important information – read carefully Grilling Babies bottles and food jars The oven will only operate on the GRILL When reheating babies bottles always function with the door closed. remove top and teat. Liquid at the top of the bottle will be much hotter than that at the Fan motor operation bottom and must be shaken thoroughly After using the microwave oven, the fan...

  • Page 23: Microwaving Principles

    Microwaving principles Microwave energy has been used in this  Important notes country to cook and reheat food since early The dish used to cook or reheat the food experiments with RADAR in World War II. will get warm during cooking, as the heat Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all conducts from the food.

  • Page 24: Control Panel

    Control panel NN-CF873S/NN-CF853W Display window Slider bar (plus/minus) (page 31) Select the time or weight by tapping “+”/“-” or swipe the slider bar. Maximum cooking time is 9 hours. Convection (pages 38-41) Grill (pages 36-37) Micro power (page 32) Turbo-cook (pages 44-45)

  • Page 25: General Guidelines

    General guidelines Standing time  Meat joints Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and Stand 15 mins wrapped in aluminium foil. cakes, require a STANDING TIME (inside or outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow  Plated meals heat to fi nish conducting through the food. Stand for 2-3 mins.
  • Page 26 General guidelines Dish size Starting temperature Follow the dish sizes given in The colder the food, the longer the recipes, as these affect the it takes to heat up. Food from cooking and reheating times. a fridge takes longer to reheat A quantity of food spread in a than food at room temperature.

  • Page 27: Containers To Use

    Containers to use Choosing the correct container  Result is a very important factor in If the dish is suitable for microwaving, it will deciding the success or failure remain cool, whilst the water in the jug will of your cooking. begin to feel warm.
  • Page 28 Containers to use Plastic Wicker, wood, straw Many plastic containers are baskets designed for microwave use, Dishes will crack and could ignite. but do not use for cooking foods Do not use wooden dishes in your microwave. high in sugar or fat or for foods that require DO NOT USE ON ANY COOKING MODE.

  • Page 29: Cooking Modes

    Cooking modes The diagrams shown below are examples of the accessories. It may vary depending on recipe/dish used. Further information can be found in the Cookbook. Accessories Cooking modes Uses Containers to use MICROWAVE • Defrosting • Reheating • Melting: butter, chocolate, cheese. Use your own •...

  • Page 30: Cooking Modes

    Cooking modes Accessories Cooking modes Uses Containers to use GRILL + CONVECTION (Turbo-bake) • Roasting red meats, thick steak (rib or beef, T bone steaks). • Braising of fi sh. Heatproof, Preheating advised Wire shelf metal tin can be used. COMBINATION Grill + microwave •...

  • Page 31: Let's Start To Use Your Oven

    Let’s start to use your oven Plug in Plug into a 15 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to read your operating instructions. Tap Timer/Clock twice to set clock Set clock as a 24 hr clock. (See page 30 for details). Tap Convection will appear in the display window with the oven temperature) (this procedure is to burn off the oil used...

  • Page 32: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock When the oven is fi rst plugged in “REFER TO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE” appears in display window. • Tap Timer/Clock twice. • Enter the time by tapping “+”/“-” • Touch Timer/Clock. “SET TIME’’ appears in or swipe the slider bar. The colon stops blinking.

  • Page 33: Operation Guide Setting

    Operation guide setting To assist you in programming your oven, the following operation will appear in the display window. When you become familiar with your oven, the operation guide can be turned off. To turn off: Colon or time of day appears in the display window.

  • Page 34: Microwave Cooking And Defrosting

    Microwave cooking and defrosting There are 6 different microwave power levels available. Do not place food directly on the base of the oven. Use your own dishes, plates or bowls directly on the base of the oven. Power Touch Wattage Level Once High...

  • Page 35: Defrosting Guidelines

    Defrosting guidelines By selecting the DEFROST power level from For this reason a defrost program alternates the microwave power key and setting a time, between a defrost power and a standing time. you can defrost food in your microwave. The The name for this type of defrost is cyclic.

  • Page 36: Defrosting Chart

    Defrosting chart 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. Defrost Standing Food Weight Method...

  • Page 37: Defrosting Chart

    Defrosting chart 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. Defrost Standing Food Weight Method...

  • Page 38: Grilling

    Grilling The grill system on the oven gives fast effi cient cooking for a wide variety of foods e.g. chops, sausages, steaks, toast, etc. There are 3 different grill settings available. Power Touch Wattage Level Grill 1 Once 1300 W (High) Grill 2 Twice...
  • Page 39 Grilling Oven accessories to use Use oven gloves when removing accessories as they will be very hot, and so will the roof When grilling foods the wire shelf should and walls of the oven. be in the upper shelf position and the glass shelf in the middle position to catch drips.

  • Page 40: Convection Cooking

    Convection cooking Your Combination Oven can be used as a conventional oven using the CONVECTION mode which incorporates a heating element with a fan. For best results always place food in a preheated oven. The grill will come on when the oven is preheating. You can cook in three ways when using convection cooking 1.
  • Page 41 Convection cooking Guidelines When using the oven as a CONVECTION oven, there is NO MICROWAVE POWER, i.e. the oven is operating as a conventional oven and you can use all your standard metal baking tins and ovenware. It is possible to cook on one or two levels when using convection cooking. Oven accessories to use: ONE LEVEL COOKING If cooking on one level, you can use the enamel shelf or wire shelf in either of the shelf positions.
  • Page 42 Convection cooking Two level cooking When cooking on two levels use the enamel Depending on the recipe, you can preheat shelf on the lower shelf position and the wire with or without the accessories in position. shelf in the upper shelf position. See individual recipes for details.
  • Page 43 Convection cooking Guideline to oven temperatures For best results always place food in a preheated oven. Don’t forget that for ease of programming of the most commonly used temperatures, your oven will start at 150 °C and count up in 10 °C stages to 230 °C, then back to down to 40 °C then 100 °C.

  • Page 44: Turbo-Bake Cooking

    Turbo-bake cooking The oven can be programmed to cook or reheat food by the grill and the convection oven working simultaneously, to give foods that extra crispness and colour. This is known as Turbo-bake and can often reduce traditional oven cooking times. Select the cooking time by Tap Turbo-bake to select Touch Start to preheat.
  • Page 45 Turbo-bake cooking Oven accessories to use: Use the enamel shelf or wire shelf for turbo-bake cooking. Joints of meat are placed on the enamel Pizza can be placed directly on the wire shelf in the lower shelf position. Items of shelf in the upper shelf position.
  • Page 46 Turbo-cook cooking The oven can be programmed to cook or reheat food more effi ciently by using the turbo-cook function. Selecting turbo-cook after convection, grill or a combination of both will simultaneously add microwave (simmer) 300 W power to reduce the cooking time. and/or Select fi...
  • Page 47 Turbo-cook cooking Suggested cooking options Food Weight Combination Time Cottage pie 450 g 230 °C + Grill 1 + Turbo Cook 14 - 15 mins Fish pie 450 g 230 °C + Grill 1 + Turbo Cook 12 - 14 mins Lasagne 600 g 220 °C + Grill 1 + Turbo Cook...

  • Page 48: Combination Cooking

    Combination cooking Your oven has 4 methods of cooking by combination. 1. Convection and Microwave 2. Convection and Grill 3. Grill and Microwave 4. Convection, Grill and Microwave COMBINATION cooking is ideal for many If you experience arcing, which is when you foods.

  • Page 49: Oven Accessories

    Combination cooking The cooking modes can be selected in any order. Select fi rst Select second Select third cooking mode. Touch if preheating. cooking mode. cooking mode. (Only if using convection in combination) Select the cooking time by tapping Touch Start. “+”/“-”...
  • Page 50 Combination 1. Convection and microwave This is the most popular combination mode combining convection heat with microwave power. Casseroles, fruit crumble, chicken, jacket potatoes, and pastries are very successful using this combination. Unsuitable foods are those which contain whisked eggs, meringues, celebration cakes, biscuits and yorkshire puddings. It is not necessary to preheat on combination except when cooking pastry dishes, to achieve a better result.
  • Page 51 Combination 1. Convection and microwave Oven accessories to use Do not use this program with less than 200 g (7 oz) of food. DO NOT USE THE ENAMEL SHELF FOR COMBINATION COOKING. Non-metallic dishes or items of food can Joints and portions of meat should be be placed directly onto wire shelf in the placed on the glass shelf in the lower or lower or middle shelf position.
  • Page 52 Combination 2. Convection and grill This combination mode can be programmed to cook or reheat food by combining grill and convection simultaneously, to give foods that extra crispness and colour. This can often reduce traditional oven cooking times. Do not use this program with less than 200 g (7 oz) of food. Touch Start to preheat.
  • Page 53 Combination 3. Grill and microwave This combination mode is suitable for foods which are normally grilled and for reheating small savoury items. Do not use this program with less than 200 g (7 oz) of food. It is not possible to preheat when using this combination mode and food should always be cooked uncovered.
  • Page 54 Combination 3. Grill and microwave Oven accessories to use DO NOT USE THE ENAMEL SHELF FOR COMBINATION COOKING. Food can be placed directly onto the wire shelf in the top or middle shelf positions. The glass shelf can be placed underneath to catch any drips.
  • Page 55 Combination 4. Convection, grill and microwave This combination mode is very useful for foods which require quick browning or crisping. Unsuitable foods are, cakes, meringues, foods containing whisked eggs and yorkshire puddings. Food should always be cooked uncovered. Tap Convection to select oven Tap Grill to select the desired grill level.
  • Page 56 Combination 4. Convection, grill and microwave Oven accessories to use Do not use this program with less than 200 g (7 oz) of food. DO NOT USE THE ENAMEL SHELF FOR COMBINATION COOKING. Non-metallic dishes or items of food can Food should be placed directly onto the be placed directly onto the wire shelf in wire shelf in either of the shelf positions.
  • Page 57 Combination 4. Convection, grill or turbo-bake and microwave Do not use this program with less than 200 g (7 oz) of food. We suggest the following options for this Combination mode. Convection Microwave Grill (Oven temp) Power 230 °C WARM Fresh breaded fi...

  • Page 58: Multi-Stage Cooking

    Multi-stage cooking 2 or 3 stage cooking Tap Micro power Set cooking time using slider by Tap Micro power to select desired tapping “+”/“-” or swipe the bar. to select desired power level. power level. Set cooking time using slider by Touch Start.

  • Page 59: Multi-Stage Cooking

    Multi-stage cooking Example: To GRILL 3 (low) for 4 minutes and cook food on LOW power (440 W) for 5 minutes. Tap Grill 3 times to Set the cooking time to Tap Micro power select Grill 3 (low) 4 minutes using the slider. 4 times to select low power (440 W) Set the cooking time to...

  • Page 60: Using The Timer

    Using the timer Delay start cooking By using the timer, you are able to program delay start cooking. Select Cooking Method & Time Touch Set the cooking Touch Start. Set the delay time using Timer/Clock program, by entering slider (up to 9 hours). once.

  • Page 61: Using The Delay/Stand Feature

    Using the Delay/Stand feature To set a standing time: By using the Timer, you can program Stand Time after cooking is completed or use to program the oven as a minute timer. Select Cooking Method & Time Touch Touch Start. Set the cooking Set the delay time using Timer/Clock...

  • Page 62: Chaos Defrost

    Chaos defrost This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread. Tap Chaos defrost to select the correct defrost category and then enter in the weight of the food in grams (see page 61). Foods should be placed in a suitable dish, whole chickens and joints of meat should be on an upturned saucer or on a microwave safe plate.

  • Page 63: Chaos Defrost

    Chaos defrost With this feature you can defrost frozen foods according to the weight. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight starts from the minimum weight for each category. Tap Chaos defrost. Select the weight by Touch Start.

  • Page 64: Auto Sensor Programs

    Auto sensor programs This feature allows you to cook or reheat foods without entering the weight. The built-in sensor measures the humidity of the food and calculates the recommended microwave power level and/or combination setting together with a suggested cooking time. To allow for some variations that occur in food, check that food is thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving.
  • Page 65 Auto sensor programs Program Minimum Weight Maximum Weight 4. Chilled meal 200 g 1000 g 5. Frozen meal 200 g 800 g 6. Fresh vegetables 200 g 1000 g 7. Frozen vegetables 200 g 800 g 8. Jacket potatoes 200 g 1500 g 9.
  • Page 66 Auto sensor programs When you select an auto sensor program symbols will appear in the display to show the cooking mode that will be used and the accessories that are needed. See below to identify the symbols: Microwave Grill Convection Accessory placement Wire shelf Glass shelf...
  • Page 67 Auto sensor programs Chilled meal 200 g - 1000 g To reheat a fresh precooked meal. All foods must be pre-cooked. Foods should be at refrigerator temperature approx. + 5 °C. Reheat in container as purchased. Pierce covering fi lm with a sharp knife once in the centre and four times around the edge.
  • Page 68 Auto sensor programs Jacket potatoes 200 g - 1500 g To cook jacket potatoes with a crisper drier skin. Choose medium sized potatoes 200 g - 250 g each, for best results. Wash and dry potatoes and prick with a fork several times. Place potatoes on Wire shelf in lower shelf position.

  • Page 69: Auto Sensor Programs

    Auto sensor programs 12. Meat sauce 450 g - 2000 g To cook raw mince beef based sauce, i.e. Bolognese sauce and also very fi nely diced chicken or pork fi llet to be cooked in a sauce. Ensure a minimum quantity of 300 ml liquid or sauce.

  • Page 70: Auto Weight Programs

    Auto weight programs This feature allows you to cook foods by setting the weight. The oven determines the Micro power level and/or combination setting, then gives a cooking time; this cooking time has been developed following extensive testing by our Home Economists in our development kitchen.
  • Page 71 Auto weight programs 15. Beef rare 500 g - 1500 g For cooking rare fresh roast beef (top side, rump or silver side). Place on glass shelf in lower shelf position. Tap auto weight programs key once, enter the weight of the food and touch Start.
  • Page 72 Auto weight programs 20. Roast potatoes 200 g - 800 g Peel and cut potatoes into even sized pieces. Place on glass shelf. Add 1-3 tbsp (15-45 ml) olive oil. Place shelf in lower shelf position. Tap auto weight program key six times, enter the weight of the food and touch Start.

  • Page 73: Cooking And Reheating Guidelines

    Cooking and reheating guidelines Canned foods Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be brought back Remove foods from can and place in a to serving temperature in just minutes and suitable dish before heating. Stir food will taste freshly cooked.

  • Page 74: Reheating Charts

    Reheating charts The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size and quantity. Pastry or Bread items reheated by microwave will be soft not crisp. HEATING CATEGORY The IEC (60705) Your oven is Heating Category E and this power output (watts) 1000 W...
  • Page 75 Reheating charts Weight/ Time to Select Food Power Level Instructions/Guidelines Quantity (approx) CANNED SOUPS Place in a heatproof bowl and stir Condensed 295 g 4-5 mins in one can of water. Cover and place on base stirring halfway. Healthy option 415 g 2½...
  • Page 76 Reheating charts Weight/ Time to Select Food Power Level Instructions/Guidelines Quantity (approx) SAVOURY PASTRY PRODUCTS - PRECOOKED PASTRIES REHEATED BY MICROWAVE WILL HAVE A SOFT BASE 150/165 g HIGH Micro 1min -1min 30 secs Place in glass dish on base. 230 °C+ GRILL 1+ 7-8 mins...
  • Page 77 Reheating charts Weight/ Time to Select Food Power Level Instructions/Guidelines Quantity (approx) Place in large jug. Cover and Chilled custard 500 g HIGH Micro 4 mins place on base stir halfway. 1 min - 150 g HIGH Micro Place on base. 1 min 30 secs Chilled rice pudding 220 °C+...
  • Page 78 Reheating charts Weight/ Time to Select Food Power Level Instructions/Guidelines Quantity (approx) 7-8 mins Place on base. HIGH Micro 14-15 mins Place on glass shelf on the lower 230 °C+ 450 g shelf position. GRILL 1+ SIMMER Cottage/shepherds pie Micro 230 °C+ GRILL 1+ Place on glass shelf on the lower...
  • Page 79 Reheating charts Weight/ Time to Select Food Power Level Instructions/Guidelines Quantity (approx) READY MEALS - Chilled. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heatproof dish. Healthy eating options will only slightly brown on combination because of the lower fat content. MEDIUM Pierce lid and place on base.

  • Page 80: Cooking Charts

    Cooking charts Weight/ Time to Select Food Power Level Instructions/Guidelines Quantity (approx) BREAD 230 °C+ GRILL 1+ Place on glass shelf in lower Part-baked rolls 300 g (6) 10 mins WARM shelf position. Micro 230 °C+ Part-baked garlic GRILL 1+ Place on glass shelf in lower 170 g 9-10 mins...
  • Page 81 Cooking charts Weight/ Time to Select Food Power Level Instructions/Guidelines Quantity (approx) BEANS & PULSES - should be pre-soaked in cold water overnight (boiling water split yellow peas) except lentils which do not need to be pre-soaked. HIGH Micro then 3 mins then Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water in Marrowfat peas...
  • Page 82 Cooking charts Weight/ Time to Select Food Power Level Instructions/Guidelines Quantity (approx) CHICKEN from raw - CAUTION: Hot fat! Remove accessory with care. MEDIUM 5-6 mins 200 g Micro Place in glass dish. Cover. Place on base of oven. MEDIUM 11 mins 400 g Breasts, boneless and...
  • Page 83 Cooking charts Weight/ Time to Select Food Power Level Instructions/Guidelines Quantity (approx) EGGS - Scrambled. Use microwave safe bowl. 1 Egg HIGH Micro 30 secs - Add 1 tbsp of milk for each egg 30 secs used. 2 Eggs HIGH Micro 1 min - Beat eggs, milk and knob of 20 secs...
  • Page 84 Cooking charts Weight/ Time to Select Food Power Level Instructions/Guidelines Quantity (approx) FISH - FROZEN from raw. 230 °C+ GRILL 2+ Breaded fi llets 200 g (2) 12 mins SIMMER Micro Place on glass shelf in lower shelf position. Turn halfway. 230 °C+ GRILL 2+ Cakes...
  • Page 85 Cooking charts Weight/ Time to Select Food Power Level Instructions/Guidelines Quantity (approx) LAMB - from raw - CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care. Medium: 25 mins Preheat oven. Place joint on per 450 g plus enamel shelf in lower shelf 25 minutes or Well position.
  • Page 86 Cooking charts Weight/ Time to Select Food Power Level Instructions/Guidelines Quantity (approx) PORRIDGE - N.B. Use a large bowl. 25 g oats 1 serving 150 ml 2 mins (¼ pt) milk 50 g oats HIGH Micro Place on base and stir halfway. 2 servings 275 ml 3 mins...
  • Page 87 Cooking charts Weight/ Time to Select Food Power Level Instructions/Guidelines Quantity (approx) FRESH VEGETABLES - Place in shallow micro-safe dish. Asparagus 200 g 4-4½ mins Baby corn 200 g 5-6 mins Broad beans 8 mins 200 g Runner beans 5 mins 150 g Beetroot 450 g...
  • Page 88 Cooking charts Weight/ Time to Select Food Power Level Instructions/Guidelines Quantity (approx) FROZEN VEGETABLES - Place in shallow micro-safe dish. Place on enamel shelf in upper Battered onion rings 230 °C 20 mins 250 g shelf position. MEDIUM Beans - broad 200 g 7-8 mins Micro...

  • Page 89: Increasing And Decreasing Recipes

    Increasing and decreasing recipes Increasing recipes • When doubling a recipe from 4 to 8, add on half the original cooking time, i.e. • To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, 30 mins on MEDIUM power for 4 servings increase each ingredient listed by half.
  • Page 90 ingredients Sweet potato soup SERVES 4 Place the onion, oil and garlic into a large bowl and cover. Place on base 1 medium onion, of the oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. Add the potato coarsely chopped and pepper.

  • Page 91: Stuffed Mushrooms

    Stuffed mushrooms ingredients SERVES 4 - 6 Cook bacon rashers on a microwave rack or a dinner plate on HIGH 2 streaky bacon rashers MICROWAVE for 1-2 mins or until crisping and brown. When cool, chop into 25 g (1 oz) grated cheese small pieces.
  • Page 92 ingredients Red pepper & mushroom bruschetta SERVES 4 Slice mushrooms, place in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Place on base 200 g (7 oz) or 4-5 large fl at of oven, cover with pierced cling fi lm and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE mushrooms for 5 mins.
  • Page 93 Fish cooks very well by microwave as it stays Liquid moist and the lingering fi sh smells left in Fresh fi sh should always be sprinkled with conventional ovens are avoided. 30 ml (2 tbsp) of lemon juice, white wine or water.
  • Page 94 ingredients Seafood bake SERVES 4 Defrost the seafood for 6 mins on MEDIUM MICROWAVE, stirring several 500 g (1 lb 1 oz) frozen mixed times. Drain and keep the liquid, adding 250 ml milk to it. Chop the seafood shallots, the carrot and the mushrooms and cook this mixture in a bowl, 250 ml (½...
  • Page 95 Special occasion fi sh pie ingredients SERVES 4 Place the white fi sh and 2 tbsp water in shallow dish on base of oven. Cover 450 g (1 lb) white fi sh with pierced cling fi lm. Cook on FRESH FISH AUTO SENSOR PROGRAM 900 g (2 lb) potatoes, sliced or on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 8 mins.
  • Page 96 ingredients Prawn & haddock pie SERVES 6 Put butter in large jug, place on base of oven and cook on HIGH For the sauce MICROWAVE for 30 secs. Stir in fl our to make a roux. Add the milk 15 g (½ oz) butter gradually, stirring continuously until well combined and cook for 2 mins on 15 g (½...
  • Page 97 Creamy cod & leek chowder ingredients SERVES 4 Place potatoes in a large shallow dish with 3 tbsps water and cover. Place 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) potatoes, on base of oven and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 7 mins. Place the peeled, cut into 1 cm (½”) cubes butter and leeks in a large bowl.
  • Page 98 ingredients Salmon with hollandaise sauce SERVES 4 Place salmon in dish with wine. Place on base of oven, cover and cook on 4 salmon fi llets or steaks each MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 8 mins. Leave to stand and make sauce. Place 100-150 g (4-6 oz) egg yolks and vinegar in a jug.
  • Page 99 Defrosted joints How to cook small cuts of meat by microwave If the meat has previously been frozen, ensure it is properly thawed before cooking Some cuts of meat can be cooked by microwave. successfully by microwave although due to their short cooking times and no heat source, they will not crisp and brown.
  • Page 100 ingredients Moussaka SERVES 4 Pierce skin of potato and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 10-12 mins, 1 large (350 g) potato leave to cool slightly then slice. Place oil, garlic and onion in a bowl and 5 ml (1 tsp) oil cover.
  • Page 101 Layered chicken ingredients SERVES 4 Slice the chicken breasts into strips and place between plastic fi lm and 2 boneless and skinless chicken fl atten using a rolling pin. Put chicken in a shallow dish with lemon juice, breasts thyme, olive oil and seasoning. Allow to marinate for a couple of hours 1 tbsp lemon juice in the fridge.
  • Page 102 ingredients Lasagne SERVES 4 Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole. Place on base of oven and cook on Meat Sauce MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 3 mins. Place all other meat sauce ingredients in 1 onion, chopped casserole. Stir well. Cover, cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins. Then 1 clove garlic, crushed 5 ml (1 tsp) oil MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 15-20 mins or until cooked.
  • Page 103 Belgian beef casserole ingredients SERVES 4 Coat the beef in the seasoned fl our and place in casserole. Add the 675 g (1½ lb) braising steak, cubed remaining casserole ingredients. Cover with lid, place on base of oven and 50 g (2 oz) seasoned fl our cook on CONVECTION 160 °C + WARM MICROWAVE for 1 - 1½...
  • Page 104 ingredients Chicken pasanda SERVES 4 Place the cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, garam masala, chilli, ginger, garlic, 3 cardamom pods almonds and yoghurt into a non metallic bowl. Add chicken and stir well. ½ cinnamon stick Leave to marinate in the fridge for 2-3 hours. Place oil and onions in 3 ml (¼...
  • Page 105 Cheesy chicken breasts ingredients SERVES 4 Mix the breadcrumbs with the cheese and season well. Dip each chicken 100 g (4 oz) ciabatta breadcrumbs breast in the garlic mayonnaise and then the crumbs until coated. Place on 75 g (3 oz) gruyere cheese, grated the glass shelf and cook on CONVECTION 230 °C + GRILL 3 + SIMMER salt and pepper MICROWAVE for 20-25 mins.
  • Page 106 ingredients Spicy lamb tagine SERVES 6 Put spices into bowl and mix well. Add lamb and evenly coat with spices. 10 ml (¾ tbsp) ground ginger Place oil, onions and garlic in casserole. Place on base of oven and cook on 3 ml (½...
  • Page 107 Creamy chicken gratin ingredients SERVES 4 Slice the leeks and place in a large bowl with the butter. Place on base of 350 g (12 oz) leeks, trimmed oven and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 10 mins or until softened. 25 g (1 oz) butter Add the fl...
  • Page 108 ingredients Glazed gammon SERVES 4 Place gammon in a large casserole dish. Add onion stuck with cloves and 900 g (2 lb) unsmoked gammon peppercorns and cover with water. Place on base of oven and cook on joint, cold water to cover HIGH MICROWAVE for 15 mins then MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 300 ml (½...
  • Page 109 Chicken casserole ingredients SERVES 4 Coat chicken with fl our and place in fridge. Place oil, butter, garlic, shallots 4 x 225 g (8 oz) boneless skinless and mushrooms into casserole. Place on base of the oven and cook on chicken breasts cut into small HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins.
  • Page 110 ingredients Pork with herby dumplings SERVES 4 Place oil, onion, green pepper and carrots in casserole. Cover and place on 30 ml (2 tbsp) oil base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins. Toss pork in 1 medium onion, chopped seasoned fl...
  • Page 111 Greek lamb stew ingredients SERVES 4 Place the lamb and onion in casserole dish and cover. Place on base of the 700 g (1 lb 5 oz) lamb fi llet, oven and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 10 mins. Split the chili along cut into chunks its length leaving the top intact, (remove seeds) - this adds fl...
  • Page 112 Root vegetables. i.e. carrots, swede, Always cook vegetables in a dish that   should be cut into slices, strips or is a suitable size. Use fl at dishes not cubes. basins. Always cover with microwave cling fi lm or a lid. Do not mix fresh and frozen vegetables ...
  • Page 113 Gratin dauphinois ingredients SERVES 4-6 Rub halves of garlic around inside of dish and discard. Place potatoes in 1 clove of garlic, halved dish with 45 ml (3 tbsp) water. Cover, place on base of the oven and 700 g (1½ lb) potatoes, halved par-boil on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins.
  • Page 114 ingredients Ratatouille SERVES 4 Combine all ingredients in a casserole. Cover, place on base of the oven 1 aubergine, sliced and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 12-14 mins or until vegetables are soft. 1 courgette, sliced Stir halfway through cooking time. 1 onion, sliced 1 green pepper, cut into chunks...
  • Page 115 Roast vegetable parcels ingredients SERVES 4 Place the chopped tomatoes and puree in a bowl. Place on base of the oven 200 g (7 oz) can chopped and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins then MEDIUM MICROWAVE tomatoes for 7-8 mins or until mixture is reduced in volume and thickened. Cut 10 ml (2 tsp) tomato puree vegetables into even sized chunks and toss with the garlic and oil in 700 g (1½...
  • Page 116 ingredients Greek pie SERVES 4 Place spinach into a large bowl, cover and place on the base of the oven, 225 g (8 oz) bag spinach leaves cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4-5 mins or until wilted. Leave to cool 200 g (7 oz) jar sundried slightly then squeeze out any excess water and roughly chop.
  • Page 117 Porcini mushrooms risotto ingredients SERVES 4 Soak the mushrooms for at least 2 hours with 400 ml warm water. Cook the 40 g (2 oz) dried porcini chopped onion with butter in the bowl, covered on HIGH MICROWAVE for mushrooms 2 mins 30 secs.
  • Page 118 ingredients Quinoa tabbouleh with mint SERVES 6-8 To be prepared the day before it is eaten. Weigh out the quinoa in a large 300 g (11 oz) quinoa bowl and cook it with twice the volume of salted hot water, fi rstly for 2 courgettes 5 minutes on HIGH MICROWAVE then on SIMMER MICROWAVE for 300 g (11 oz) frozen peas...
  • Page 119 Roasted vegetable moussaka ingredients SERVES 4-6 Toss the prepared vegetables with the garlic and oil. Place in dish on glass shelf 1 red onion, cut into strips in lower shelf position and cook on CONVECTION 220 °C + GRILL 2 + 2 red peppers, SIMMER MICROWAVE for 30 mins, turning every 10 mins.
  • Page 120 ingredients Spicy tomato pasta SERVES 4 Put pasta in a bowl, add 1 litre of boiling water, cover. Place on base of 350 g (12 oz) dried pasta e.g. penne oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10-12 mins. Drain. Preheat oven 2 red peppers, seeded on CONVECTION 230 °C + GRILL 1.

  • Page 121: Mixed Mushroom Cannelloni

    Mixed mushroom cannelloni ingredients SERVES 4 Put the lasagne sheets in a bowl with 1 litre of boiling water. Cover, place on the 6 fresh lasagne sheets base of the oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins. Drain and keep 45 ml (3 tbsp) olive oil covered in cold water until ready to use.
  • Page 122 ingredients Vegetable & chick pea casserole SERVES 4 Place the onion and oil in the casserole. Place on base of the oven and 1 medium onion, chopped cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins or until starting to soften. Add the 10 ml (2 tsp) vegetable oil prepared vegetables, apricots, garlic, chickpeas and stir in the spices, salt, 2 medium courgettes, sliced thickly...
  • Page 123 Croque monsieur ingredients SERVES 2 Preheat grill on GRILL 1. Place the bread, buttered side up on the wire shelf in 4 slices bread, buttered the upper shelf position and cook on GRILL 1 for 3-4 mins or until browning. On 5 ml (1 tsp) Dijon mustard 2 slices of the bread, spread the untoasted sides with mustard and top with ham 2 slices smoked ham...
  • Page 124 ingredients Cheese, onion & olive scones SERVES 4 Place onion and oil in a bowl. Place on the base of the oven and cook on 1 medium onion, fi nely diced HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins or until softened. Preheat oven on 10 ml (2 tsp) olive oil CONVECTION 200 °C with wire shelf in upper shelf position.

  • Page 125: White Sauce

    Container size Reheating To avoid boil over always use a container at Sauces can be made in advance and re- least twice the capacity of the sauce. heated by MICROWAVE. Reheat on HIGH MICROWAVE and stir halfway. Covering Microwave level DO NOT cover sauces when cooking.
  • Page 126 ingredients Hollandaise sauce 3 egg yolks Place egg yolks and vinegar in a jug. Beat well. Drop cubes of butter on top. 30 ml (2 tbsp) white wine Place jug on the base of the oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for vinegar 30 secs.
  • Page 127 Shortcrust pastry ingredients 225 g (8 oz) plain fl our Place fl our and salt into a mixing bowl. Rub the margarine into the fl our until pinch salt the mixture resembles fi ne breadcrumbs. Add enough water so that when 100 g (4 oz) margarine the mixture is kneaded lightly for a few seconds a fi...
  • Page 128 ingredients Chicken & stilton pie SERVES 4 Place the butter and leeks in bowl. Place on the base of the oven and cook 25 g (1 oz) butter on HIGH MICROWAVE for 8 minutes or until soft. Add the fl our, stir well 200 g (7 oz) leeks, sliced then gradually add the milk and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4 mins or 50 g (2 oz) plain fl...
  • Page 129 Baked jam roly poly pudding ingredients SERVES 4 Roll out pastry to approx. 23 x 32 cm (9” x 13”). Spread the jam over the 1 quantity of suet pastry pastry leaving 1 cm (½ “) border all round. Brush the edges with milk and roll 75 ml (5 tbsp) seedless the pastry up evenly, starting at one short side and sealing the edges well.
  • Page 130 ingredients Rice pudding SERVES 4 Pour the rice, milk and sugar in the bowl. Add the cinnamon and split vanilla 100 g (4 oz) short grain rice pod. Do not cover. Bring to the boil by heating on HIGH MICROWAVE for 1 litre ( 2 pt) whole milk 7-8 mins, paying close attention to ensure that the milk doesn’t overfl...

  • Page 131: Creme Caramel

    Sticky pudding with toffee sauce ingredients SERVES 4 Pour 150 ml (¼ pt) boiling water over the chopped dates and set aside to 150 g (5 oz) fresh or ready to cool. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fl uffy. Beat in the eggs a eat dates stoned and fi...
  • Page 132 ingredients Strawberry pavlova SERVES 6 Preheat the oven on CONVECTION 150 °C. Mark a 25 cm (10”) circle on a 4 medium egg whites sheet of parchment paper and line the enamel shelf. Whisk the egg whites 250 g (9 oz) caster sugar until stiff but not dry.

  • Page 133: Christmas Pudding

    Red fruit compote ingredients SERVES 4 Place the plums, cherries and blueberries in dish. Place on the base of the 225 g (8 oz) plums, halved oven and cook on LOW MICROWAVE for 10 mins. Stir in the strawberries 225 g (8 oz) cherries, stoned and cook on LOW MICROWAVE for a further 3-4 mins.
  • Page 134 ingredients Rhubarb, ginger & orange crumble SERVES 6 Place rhubarb in dish with 1 tbsp water, cover and cook on HIGH 700 g (1 lb 8 oz) rhubarb, chopped MICROWAVE for 6 mins. Place the jam and the orange segments around 3 tbsp ginger jam the rhubarb.
  • Page 135 Cookies ingredients SERVES 12 Preheat on CONVECTION 170 °C with wire shelf in upper shelf position. Basic Cookie Dough: Cream together the butter and sugar until pale, then beat in the egg. Mix in 100 g (4 oz) butter the fl our until well combined and add the chosen additions. Place walnut-sized 100 g (4 oz) caster sugar spoonfuls of dough well apart on greased baking tray and enamel shelf, fl...
  • Page 136 ingredients Chocolate cake SERVES 8 Place chocolate and butter in a bowl. Place on the base of the oven and 100 g (4 oz) plain chocolate melt on HIGH MICROWAVE for 1-2 mins. Cool slightly. Whisk eggs and 100 g (4 oz) butter sugar until pale and fl...
  • Page 137 Carrot cake ingredients SERVES 8 Place all the cake ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Spoon into tin. 150 ml (¼ pt) sunfl ower oil Place tin on glass shelf in lower shelf position and cook on 250 g (9 oz) wholemeal CONVECTION 170 °C + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 20-25 mins or until self-raising fl...
  • Page 138 ingredients Coffee walnut cake SERVES 8 Cream margarine and sugar until light and fl uffy. Gradually beat in the eggs. 175 g (6 oz) soft margarine Fold in the dry ingredients. Add coffee essence, milk, treacle and walnuts. 175 g (6 oz) caster sugar Stir well and spoon into tin.

  • Page 139: Chocolate Brownies

    Chocolate brownies ingredients SERVES 10 Put the plain chocolate and butter in a large bowl. Place on the base of the 250 g (9 oz) plain chocolate oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins. Leave to cool slightly. 250 g (9 oz) unsalted butter Sieve the fl...
  • Page 140 ingredients Flapjack SERVES 8 Place the butter, syrup and sugar into bowl. Place on the base of the oven and 250 g (9 oz) butter cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 4-5 mins. Stir the oats into the butter and 275 g (10 oz) golden syrup press the mixture into the tin.
  • Page 141 Standard bread/bread rolls ingredients Serves 1 loaf or 8 rolls In a large bowl, combine the fl our, yeast and salt. Rub in the butter or 450 g (1 lb) strong bread fl our margarine. Add the warm water then mix to a dough. Turn onto a fl oured 1 sachet dried yeast surface and knead for 10 mins.
  • Page 142 Sterilizing jars Covering Jam jars can be sterilized by microwave Do not cover preserves whilst cooking, apart ready for your jams. Half fi ll with water and from if recommended in the recipe. heat them on HIGH power until water boils WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT YOU (approx 3 mins for 2 jars).
  • Page 143 Red onion marmalade ingredients Makes 1½ lb Put oil in bowl with onions cover with a lid or pierced cling fi lm. Place on the 45 ml (3 tbsp) olive oil base of the oven and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 10 mins stirring 4 large red onions halved halfway.

  • Page 144: Questions & Answers

    Questions & answers Q: Why won’t my oven turn on? Q: I can’t set an auto cook program and ‘HOT’ appears in the display. Why? A: When the oven does not turn on, check the following: A: If the oven has previously been used and it is too hot to be used on an Auto Sensor Is the oven plugged in securely? Remove Cook Program, ‘HOT’...

  • Page 145: Questions & Answers

    Questions & answers Q: The oven stops cooking by microwave Q: The operation guide has disappeared on and ‘H97’ or ‘H98’ appears in the my display, I can only see numbers? display. Why? A: The operation guide was turned off by tapping Timer/Clock 4 times.

  • Page 146: Technical Specifi Cations

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  • Page 148 For COOKERY ADVICE call: 01344 862108 Open Monday to Friday 9am–12pm Home Economists will provide friendly guidance on queries relating to recipes and cooking in your microwave. learn Visit Panasonic's The Ideas Kitchen website for Microwave advice, recipes, cook cooking tips and offers: www.theideaskitchen.co.uk...

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