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Page 1: Microwave Oven
Operating Instructions and Cookbook Microwave Oven Model Numbers: NN-SD271S NN-SD261M NN-SD251W For domestic use only Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference... - 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 9am - 12pm) 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 responsible for their safety concerning the...
- Page 4 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be „ replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified 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...
- Page 5 Liquids and other foods must not be heated „ in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. Warning! Only allow children to use the „ oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.
- Page 6 If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in the „ oven, press Stop/Cancel button and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at fuse or circuit breaker panel. When heating liquids, e.g.
- Page 7 Clean the inside of the oven, door seals and „ door seal areas regularly. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to the oven walls, door seals and door seal areas wipe off with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if they get very dirty.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Using the timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Before using your oven . -
Page 9: Important Safety Instructions
A replacement fuse cover can be marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK . purchased from your local Panasonic The wire which is coloured BROWN must be Dealer. connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED . - Page 10 Important safety instructions In case of electronic failure, oven can Storage of Accessories only be turned off at wall socket . Do not store any objects other than oven accessories inside the oven in „ WARNING! case it is accidentally turned on . Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions This appliance is not intended to be...
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Page 11: Before Using Your Oven
Before using your oven Examine Your Oven „ Note The appliance should be Unpack oven, remove all packing inspected for damage to the door seals material, and examine the oven for and door seal areas . If these areas any damage such as dents, broken are damaged the appliance should not door latches or cracks in the door . -
Page 12: Care & Cleaning Of Your Oven
Care & cleaning of your oven If the control panel becomes dirty, „ Important clean with a soft, dry cloth . Do not use It is essential for the safe operation of harsh detergents or abrasives on control the oven that it is kept clean, and wiped panel . -
Page 13: Maintenance Of Your Oven
Panasonic . DO NOT attempt to involves the removal of a cover which remove the outer casing from the gives protection against exposure to oven . -
Page 14: Outline Diagram
Outline diagram Door release Power supply cord Push to open the door . Opening the Plug Identification Label door during cooking will stop the cooking process without cancelling the Glass Turntable Roller Ring program . Cooking resumes as soon as the door is closed and Start button is (i) . -
Page 15: Important Information
Important information – read carefully Safety Foods low in moisture If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in the Take care when heating foods low in oven, press Stop/Cancel button and leave moisture, eg bread items, chocolate, the door closed in order to stifle any flames. popcorn, biscuits and pastries . -
Page 16: Standing Time
Important information – read carefully Liquids Paper, Plastic When heating liquids, e .g . soup, sauces When heating food in plastic or paper and beverages in your microwave oven, containers keep an eye on the oven due to overheating the liquid beyond boiling point the possibility of ignition . - Page 17 Important information – read carefully Fan Motor operation Arcing After using the oven the fan motor may Arcing may occur if a metal container has rotate for a few minutes to cool the electric been used accidentally or if the incorrect components .
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Page 18: 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 conducts from the food . -
Page 19: Control Panels
Control panel NN-SD271S / NN-SD261M / NN-SD251W* Display Window Microwave Power Levels button Auto Weight Chaos Defrost Programs Button Auto Weight Reheat Programs Button Auto Weight Cook Programs Button Time / Weight Selection Dial Memory Button Timer Button Clock Button... -
Page 20: General Guidelines
General guidelines Standing time „ Plated Meals Dense foods e .g . meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require a STANDING TIME (inside or Stand for 2-3 mins. outside of the oven) after cook ing, to allow „ Vegetables heat to finish con ducting to cook the centre Boiled potatoes benefit from standing completely . - Page 21 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 cook ing and reheating times . a fridge takes longer to reheat A quan tity of food spread in a than food at room temperature .
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Page 22: Containers To Use
Containers to use Choosing the correct container is a very „ Result important factor in deciding the success or If the dish is suitable for micro waving, it failure of your cooking . will remain cool, whilst the water in the jug will begin to feel warm . -
Page 23: Containers To Use
Containers to use Plastic Wicker, wood, straw baskets Many plastic containers are designed for Dishes will crack and could ignite . microwave use, but do not use for cooking Do not use wooden dishes in your foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that microwave . -
Page 24: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock When the oven is first plugged in “88:88” appears in display window. Press Clock once. Turn Time/Weight Dial. Press Clock. A colon starts to blink . Enter the time by turning the Time/Weight The colon stops blinking . Dial . -
Page 25: Microwave Cooking And Defrosting
Microwave cooking and defrosting The Glass Turntable must always be in position when using the oven. 1 Press High 950 Watts 2 Presses Medium 600 Watts 1 Press 440 Watts 2 Presses Simmer 300 Watts 1 Press Defrost 270 Watts 2 Presses Warm 100 Watts Press the desired microwave power... -
Page 26: Defrosting Guidelines
Defrosting guidelines For Best Results: 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 . Check food during defrosting, as foods vary in their defrosting speed . Arrange food in a single layer . -
Page 27: Defrosting Charts
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 . Defrosting Time Standing Food... -
Page 28: Using The Timer
Using the timer The Timer can be used either before, during or after a cooking program. This feature can be used to set a standing time after cooking or to delay the start of your cooking. 1 . To Set a Standing Time: Set the desired Press Timer . -
Page 29: Using The Memory Function
Using the memory function This function allows you to pre-program your oven for a regular reheating or cooking task. You are able to pre-program your oven for a specific power level and time that is convenient for you. You can only pre-program one memory task with this oven. To set a Memory Program Program the desired cooking program. -
Page 30: Multistage Cooking
Multistage cooking 2 or 3 stage cooking Example: Press a Press a Set the cooking Set the cooking Press Start. Microwave Microwave time using the time using the The cooking program Power button. Power button. Time/Weight Dial. Time/Weight Dial. will start and the time To select desired To select desired in the display will... -
Page 31: Auto Weight Defrost
Auto weight defrost This feature allows you to defrost bread, meat items and joints of meat automatically once you have entered in the weight of the food. Select desired program. Press Select the weight of the food Press Start. Remember to Chaos Defrost once to select Bread, by turning the Time/Weight stir or turn the food during... -
Page 32: Auto Weight Reheat/Cook Programs
Auto weight reheat / cook programs This feature allows you to cook foods by setting the weight . The oven determines the Microwave power level and then gives a cooking time; this cooking time has been developed following extensive testing by our Home Economists in our development kitchen . Select the category of food and enter the weight . -
Page 33: Important Note
Auto weight reheat programs 4 . Reheat Chilled Soup 150g - 600g To reheat chilled soup . Place soup into a microwaveable bowl or container. Cover with lid or pierced cling film. Select program (1 press of Auto Reheat pad), enter weight using the Time/Weight Dial, then press start . - Page 34 Auto weight cook programs 7 . Cook fresh vegetables 200g - 800g To cook FRESH vegetables . Place prepared vegetables into a shallow container on turntable . Add 15 ml (1tbsp) water per 100g vegetables . Cover with pierced cling film or lid. Select program (1 press of Auto Cook pad), enter weight using the Time/Weight Dial, then press start .
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Page 35: Cooking And Reheating Guidelines
Cooking and reheating guidelines Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven Canned foods by HIGH power . Meals can be brought back Remove foods from can and place in a suitable to serving temperature in just minutes and will dish before heating . -
Page 36: Reheating Charts
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 The IEC (60705) power Your oven is Heating Category E and this output (watts) is displayed on the front of your oven door . The information on this label will assist you The heating in using new instructions on food packs to... - Page 37 Reheating charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) DRINKS – COFFEE 1 mug HIGH Place in a microwave safe mug on 235ml 1½ - 2 mins . turntable . Stir, before, during and 2 mugs HIGH 470ml 3 - 3½...
- Page 38 Reheating charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) 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 . Place in microwave safe dish on Cauliflower Cheese 450g...
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Page 39: Cooking Charts
Cooking charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) BACON -from raw 2-3 mins . or Place on a microwave safe rack Rashers 130g (4) HIGH 40- 50 secs per or plate on turntable . Cover with a rasher . - Page 40 Cooking charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) EGGS – Scrambled. „ Add 1 tbsp of milk for each egg HIGH 30 secs . used . 1 Egg „ Beat eggs, milk and knob of HIGH 20 secs .
- Page 41 Cooking charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) PIZZA – FRESH chilled – N.B. Remove all packaging. Pizzas will have a soft base. Place on heatproof plate on Thin & Crispy 400g HIGH 4-4½ mins . turntable .
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Page 42: Cooking Charts
Cooking charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) FRESH VEGETABLES – Place in shallow microwave safe dish. Courgettes, Mange 450g HIGH 5-6 mins . Tout Add 90 ml (6tbsp) water . Cover and Peas 450g HIGH 6-7 mins . -
Page 43: Recipes
Cream of Mushroom Soup ingredients Place the butter and chopped onion in a large bowl . Cover and cook SE RVES 4 on HIGH power for 3 mins or until soft . Add the stock, mushrooms 2 5 g ( 1o z) bu tter 1 smal l o ni on , cho pped and bouquet garni . -
Page 44: Meat And Poultry
ingredients Lamb in a Spicy Cream and Almond Sauce SE RVE S 4 3 - 4 c l o v e s g a r l ic , c rus h e d Mix together the garlic, ginger, almonds and water to make a thick 1 c m ( ¼... - Page 45 Savoury Mince ingredients Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole, cover and cook on HIGH power SE RVES 2 for 2-3 mins . or until soft . Place all other ingredients in casserole . Stir 1 smal l o ni on , diced 1 clo ve g ar li c, cru shed well .
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Page 46: Fish
When cooking Frozen fish, add liquid as Arranging above for even cooking . Thin fillets of fish i.e. plaice, should be rolled up prior to cooking to avoid overcooking on Do not sprinkle salt onto fish before cooking the thinner outside edge and tail . as this may make the fish dry. -
Page 47: Vegetables
Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto ingredients Soak mushrooms in 300 ml (½pt) warm water for 30 mins . Place the SE RVES 4 butter, garlic and onion in a large bowl, cover with cling film and cook 4 0 g ( 1½ oz) dri ed C ep mu shroo ms on HIGH power for 3-4 mins . -
Page 48: Desserts/Cakes
ingredients Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding SE RVE S 4 In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour and salt. Stir in the sugar and 1 5 0 g ( 5 o z ) se l f - r ais in g flo ur suet . - Page 49 Date Puddings and ingredients Butterscotch Sauce SE RVES 4 2 0 0g (7 o z) fres h dates, s to ned Pour 175 ml (6 fl. oz) boiling water over the chopped dates and set an d fi nely c hopped aside to cool.
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Page 50: Sauces/Jam
ingredients Custard SE RVE S 4 Mix together the custard powder, sugar and a little milk to form a 3 0 m l ( 2 t bsp ) c u st ard p owd e r smooth paste . Blend in the remaining milk, whisking well . Cook on 1 5 m l (1 t bs p) su ga r HIGH power for 5-6 mins stirring regularly . -
Page 51: Questions And Answers
Questions and answers Q: Why won’t my oven turn on? Q: The oven won’t accept my program . Why? When the oven does not turn on, check the following: The oven is designed not to accept an incorrect program . For example, the Is the oven plugged in securely? oven will not accept a fourth stage, Remove the plug from the outlet, wait... -
Page 52: Technical Specifications
. ask for the correct method of disposal . Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical Manufactured by: Panasonic Appliances & Electronic Equipment Microwave Oven (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd, 888, 898 Longdong Road, Pudong, (private households) Shanghai, 201203, China. - Page 53 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...