Panasonic HomeCHEF Magic Pot NN-CD87KS Quick Start Manual page 3

Is the Magic Pot Going to Get Hot?
In a word, YES. Always use oven mitts to insert and remove your Magic Pot from the
microwave. Do not touch the heated Magic Pot with your bare hands.
Which Microwave Ovens Are Compatible with My Magic Pot?
The Magic Pot is designed especially for the Panasonic inverter microwave ovens:
• NN-CD87KS (HomeCHEF 4-in-1)
• NN-GN68KS (HomeCHEF 2-in-1)
• NN-SN68KS (Compact Microwave)
What Microwave Settings Do I Use with My Magic Pot?
For multi-function ovens, the Magic Pot is compatible only with certain oven settings.
Using the Broil or other functions with the Stainless Steel Lid will damage your Magic
Pot. Please see your User Manual for instructions in more detail.
Four Cooking Methods
We've designed the Magic Pot to be incredibly versatile! Use the components in
different combinations for four different cooking methods. Each method has its
own way of bringing out just the right texture and flavor of different foods.
Here's an overview. For individual recipes and cooking charts, see pages 6–15.
PAN SEAR
Equipment: Crispy Pot + Stainless Steel Lid
Cook: Fish fillets, chicken pieces, burgers
How it Works: Heat is directed to the Crispy Pot to brown
and crisp food from the bottom up, while Stainless Steel
Lid contains moisture to keep food juicy
Instructions: Place ingredients directly in Crispy Pot,
cover with the Stainless Steel Lid, and place in the middle
of the glass turntable. If needed, turn or rearrange food
during cooking. When done, carefully remove from oven
using oven mitts.
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Equipment: Crispy Pot + Stainless Steel Lid
Cook: Risotto, seafood pot, stews, soups
How it Works: Heat is directed to the Crispy Pot to simmer
food while Stainless Steel Lid retains liquid
Instructions: No preheating needed. Place ingredients
directly in Crispy Pot, cover with Stainless Steel Lid, and
place in the middle of the glass turntable. If needed, stir
during cooking. When done, carefully remove from oven
using oven mitts.
Equipment: Crispy Pot + Steam Tray + Stainless Steel Lid
Cook: Vegetables, potatoes, fish, chicken breast
How it Works: Water boils under Stream Tray, steaming
food that rests on the Tray, while Stainless Steel Lid
contains moisture
Instructions: Pour the specified amount of water into Crispy
Pot and place Steam Tray inside Pot. Place food directly on
Steam Tray. Cover Crispy Pot with Stainless Steel Lid and
place on the glass turntable. If needed, turn or rearrange
food during cooking. When done, carefully remove from
oven using oven mitts.
Equipment: Crispy Pot
Cook: Pizza, quiche, pie, breaded foods
How it Works: Microwaves cook food while the FlashXpress
broiler browns and crisps the top.
Instructions: Brush empty Crispy Pot with oil, place directly
on glass turntable, and preheat per recipe. Place food
directly in the preheated Pot and cook with Combo feature.
Carefully remove Crispy Pot from oven using oven mitts.
Note: Please refer to the cooking chart on pages 14-15 for more details.
Caution: When removing food from the microwave oven, be sure to use oven mitts. Contents will be very hot.
SIMMER
STEAM
CRISPING GRILL
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