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Panasonic NN-GT23QM Operating Instructions Manual

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NN-GT23QM
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Microwave Oven / Grill Household Use Only NN-GT23QM Model No. Scan the QR code for more information. https://www.panasonic.com/nn-gt23qm/...
  • Page 3 Important safety instructions. Before „ operating this oven, please read these instructions and precautions carefully and keep for future reference. 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 by the manufacturer.
  • Page 4 Warning! The contents of feeding bottles and „ baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken. The temperature has to be checked before consumption to avoid burns. Warning! The appliance and its accessible „ parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.
  • Page 5 This appliance can be used by children aged „ from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or 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 use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
  • Page 6 Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface „ 85 cm above the floor, with rear of oven placed against a back wall. If one side of the oven is placed flush to a wall, the other side or top must not be blocked.
  • 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.
  • Page 8 This appliance is not intended to be operated „ by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in „ microwave ovens. The microwave oven is intended for heating „ food and beverages only. Take care when heating foods low in moisture, e.g.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Recipes................. 36 Questions and answers ..........47 Care of your oven ............48 Specifications ............... 49 Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic appliance. Panasonic Corporation Osaka, Japan Authorized Representative in EU Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15,...

  • Page 10: Installation And Connection

    A replacement specified on the label on the oven. fuse cover can be purchased from If a higher voltage than specified is your local Panasonic Dealer. used, it may cause a fire or other HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE damages.

  • Page 11: Placement Of Your Oven

    Placement of your oven This oven is intended for counter-top 6. The feet should not be use only. It is not intended for built-in removed. use or for use inside a cupboard. 7. This appliance is intended to be 1. Place the oven on a flat and used in household and similar stable surface more than 85 cm applications such as:...

  • Page 12: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions 1. The door seals and seal areas 4. If the supply cord is damaged, it should be cleaned with a damp must be replaced by the cloth. The appliance should be manufacturer, its service agent inspected for damage to the or a similarly qualified person in door seals and door seal areas order to avoid a hazard.
  • Page 13 Before use Heater operation Before using COMBINATION or „ Caution! Hot surfaces „ GRILL for the first time, operate Exterior oven surfaces, including the oven without food and air vents on the cabinet and the accessories (including glass tray oven door will get hot during and roller ring) on GRILL for COMBINATION and GRILLING, 5 minutes.
  • Page 14 Important safety instructions Cooking time Never use another type of glass „ tray than the one specially The cooking time depends on the „ designed for this oven. condition, temperature, amount of food and on the type of cookware. If the glass tray is hot, let it cool „...
  • Page 15 Eggs Paper/plastic Do not cook eggs in their shells When heating food in plastic or „ „ and whole hard-boiled eggs by paper containers, keep an eye on MICROWAVE. Pressure may the oven as these types of build up and the eggs may containers ignite if overheated.

  • Page 16: Parts Of Your Oven

    Parts of your oven 1. Door Release Button 4. Microwave feed guide Press to open the door. Opening (Do not remove.) 5. External air vents the door during cooking will stop the cooking process without 6. Control panel cancelling the programme. Cooking 7.

  • Page 17: Control Panel

    Control panel 1 Display window 2 Micro Power pad 3 Grill pad 4 Combination pad 5 Time pads 6 Auto Defrost pad 7 Quick 30 pad 8 Auto Menu pad 9 Timer/Clock pad 10 Up/Down pads 11 Stop/Reset pad: Before Cooking: One press clears your instructions.

  • Page 18: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock When the oven is first plugged in, “88.88” appears in display. Press Timer/Clock Press Up/Down Press Start/Set. Press Up/Down twice. to set hours. Minute starts to to set minutes. Hour starts to blink. blink. Press Start/Set. Time of day is now locked into the display.

  • Page 19: Microwave Cooking And Defrosting

    Microwave cooking and defrosting The glass tray must always be in position when using the oven. Press Micro Power Set the cooking time. Press Start/Set. to select the desired Refer to “Setting the cook The time counts power level. time/timer time” below. down in the display.

  • Page 20: Grilling

    Grilling GRILL is particularly useful for thin slices of meat, steaks chops, kebabs, sausages or pieces of chicken. It is also suitable for hot sandwiches and all gratin dishes. Press Grill to Set the cooking time. Press Start/Set. select the (up to 99 minutes 50 seconds) The time counts desired level.

  • Page 21: Combination Cooking

    Combination cooking When cooking by COMBINATION, the MICROWAVE power cooks food quickly whilst the GRILL gives traditional browning and crisping. Press Set the cooking time. Press Start/Set. Combination to (up to 99 minutes 50 seconds) The time counts select the Refer to “Setting the cook time/ down in the display.

  • Page 22: Multi-Stage Cooking

    Multi-stage cooking This feature allows you to programme up to 3 stages of cooking continuously. Example: To continually set 500 W (Medium) MICROWAVE power for 2 minutes, COMBINATION 2 power for 3 minutes and GRILL 1 power for 2 minutes. Press twice.

  • Page 23: Quick 30 Feature

    Quick 30 feature This feature allows you to set cooking time in 30 seconds increments up to 5 minutes at 800 W (High) MICROWAVE power. It is only available for MICROWAVE. Press Quick 30 to Press Start/Set. set the desired The time counts cooking time.

  • Page 24: Using The Timer

    Using the timer This feature operates as a KITCHEN TIMER or allows you to programme the STANDING TIME/DELAY START. Kitchen timer Example: To count 5 minutes. Press 5 times. Press Timer/ Set the desired amount of Press Start/Set. Clock. time*. The time counts (up to 99 minutes 50 seconds) down without the...

  • Page 25: Delay Start

    Delay start Example: To start cooking at 500 W (Medium) MICROWAVE power for 3 minutes after 5 minutes of standing time. Press 5 times. Press Timer/ Set the desired amount of Clock. delay time*. (up to 99 minutes 50 seconds) Press 3 times.

  • Page 26: Auto Programmes

    Auto programmes With this feature you can defrost/reheat/cook food according to the weight. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight is programmed in grams. The oven determines MICROWAVE power level, GRILL power, and/ or COMBINATION setting, and then cooking time automatically. For quick selection, the weight starts from the most commonly used weight for each category.

  • Page 27: Auto Menu

    Programme Instructions Weight: 100-600 g Accessories: For small items which are required for immediate use, they may feel warm straight after defrosting. Press Auto Defrost three times. Set the weight of the food and press Start/Set. 3. Bread/Cake Turn at beeps. Loaves can also be defrosted on this programme but these will require standing time to allow the centre to thaw out.
  • Page 28 Auto programmes „ Notes 1. Only use the accessories as indicated in following table. 2. As some variations may occur in food, check that food is thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving. 3. Do not cover food when using Programme 5-9 as it prevents food from turning brown, and the heat from the grill melts the plastic cover.
  • Page 29 Programme Instructions Weight: 200-500 g Accessories: For cooking fresh fish fillets and steaks. Place in a suitable sized container. Add 1-3 tbsp water or stock. Cover with 4. Fresh Fish cling film. Pierce cling film once in the centre and 4 times around the edge.

  • Page 30: Defrosting Charts

    Defrosting charts The time given below is a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust the time accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting. [Microwave power level: 200 W (Defrost)] Defrosting Standing Meat...

  • Page 31: Reheating Charts

    Reheating charts The time given in the charts below is a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size etc. HEATING CATEGORY Your oven is Heating Category E and The IEC (60705) this is displayed on your oven. The power output (watts) information on this label will assist you The heating...
  • Page 32 Reheating charts Weight/ Power Cooking Time Food Instructions Quantity Level (approx.) DRINKS – COFFEE 1 mug 235 ml 800 W 2 min. Place in a microwave safe mug on glass tray. Stir, before, 3 min. 2 mugs 470 ml 800 W during and after reheating.
  • Page 33 Weight/ Power Cooking Time Food Instructions Quantity Level (approx.) PUDDINGS & DESSERTS N.B. Transfer food from foil containers to a similar sized microwave safe dish 800 W 10-20 sec. or Combi 2 40-50 sec. Fruit Pie, Place in a microwave safe individual 800 W ⁄...

  • Page 34: Cooking Charts

    Cooking charts Weight/ Power Cooking Time Food Instructions Quantity Level (approx.) BACON – from raw ⁄ min. Place on microwave safe Rashers 130 g (4) 800 W (or 50-60 sec. rack or plate on glass tray. per rasher) BEANS & PULSES – should be pre-soaked (except lentils) 800 W ⁄...
  • Page 35 Weight/ Power Cooking Time Food Instructions Quantity Level (approx.) EGGS – Poached. • Place water in a small bowl Water 45 ml 800 W 50 sec. and heat for 1st cooking + 800 W 50 sec. time. • Add egg (medium sized). 1 min.
  • Page 36 Cooking charts Weight/ Power Cooking Time Food Instructions Quantity Level (approx.) LAMB – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care. Place on upturned saucer in 800 W 4-5 min. microwave safe dish or rack. per 450 g Joints Cover.
  • Page 37 Weight/ Power Cooking Time Food Instructions Quantity Level (approx.) SAUSAGES from raw – CAUTION: HOT FAT! Remove dish with care. Place on microwave safe 800 W ⁄ min. plate or microwave rack. Cover. Place on glass tray. Thick 240 g (4) Place on wire rack with or Combi 2 14-15 min.

  • Page 38: Recipes

    Recipes See notes 4-6 on page 26 for using casserole. Soup and Snacks Cream of Mushroom Soup Serves 4 Dish: large bowl Ingredients 25 g (1 oz) butter 1. Place the butter and chopped onion in a 1 small onion, chopped large bowl.
  • Page 39 Lentil Biryani Serves 2 Dish: large casserole Ingredients 50 g (2 oz) green lentils 1. Soak the lentils in cold water for 1 hour then 10 ml (2 tsp) oil, 1 small onion, drain. sliced 2. Place the oil and onion in a large bowl. 3 ml ( ⁄...
  • Page 40 Recipes See notes 4-6 on page 26 for using casserole. Chicken Casserole Serves 4 Dish: 2 litre (4 pt) casserole Ingredients 25 g (1 oz) butter 1. Place vegetables and butter in dish. Cover 2 medium onions, sliced and cook on 800 W (High) power for 2 sticks celery, trimmed and 2-4 min.
  • Page 41 Savoury Mince Serves 2 Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) casserole dish Ingredients 1 small onion, diced 1. Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole, 1 clove garlic, crushed cover and cook on 800 W (High) power for 5 ml (1 tsp) oil 2 min.
  • Page 42 Recipes See notes 4-6 on page 26 for using casserole. Fish Arranging Liquid Noise Fresh fish should always Thin fillets of fish i.e. During cooking, popping plaice, should be rolled up be sprinkled with 30 ml sounds may be heard. prior to cooking to avoid (2 tbsp) of water, lemon This is due to moisture...
  • Page 43 Family Fish Pie Serves 4 Dish: large casserole Ingredients 450 g (1 lb) smoked haddock 1. Arrange fish in a shallow dish. Add lemon 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice juice, cover and cook on 800 W (High) 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil power for 3 min.
  • Page 44 Recipes See notes 4-6 on page 26 for using casserole. Vegetable Curry Serves 2 Dish: 2 litre (4 pt) casserole Ingredients 1 medium aubergine, diced 1. Sprinkle the aubergine liberally with salt in a salt, 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil colander.
  • Page 45 Desserts / Cakes Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding Serves 4 Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) pudding basin Ingredients 150 g (5 oz) self-raising flour 1. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour and pinch of salt salt. Stir in the sugar and suet. 50 g (2 oz) caster sugar 2.
  • Page 46 Recipes Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce Serves 6 Dish: Large microwave pudding bowl Ingredients 200 g (7 oz) fresh dates, stoned 1. Pour 175 ml (6 fl. oz) boiling water over the and finely chopped chopped dates and set aside to cool. 175 g (6 oz) self-raising flour 2.
  • Page 47 Boston Brownies Ingredients Dish: 20 cm (8) square dish lined with 100 g (4 oz) plain chocolate greaseproof 100 g (4 oz) butter 1. Place chocolate and butter in a bowl and 100 g (4 oz) soft dark brown cook on 800 W (High) power for 1 min. or sugar until chocolate has melted.
  • Page 48 Recipes Soft Fruit Jam Makes approx. 1 ⁄ lbs jam Dish: large bowl Ingredients 450 g (1 lb) soft fruit, washed 1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir. 450 g (1 lb) caster sugar Cook on 800 W (High) power for 5 min. 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice (10-15 min.

  • Page 49: Questions And Answers

    Questions and answers Q: Why won’t my oven turn on? Q: Sometimes warm air comes from A: When the oven does not turn on, the oven vents. Why? check the following: A: The heat given off from the cooking 1. Is the oven plugged in securely? food warms the air in the oven Remove the plug from the outlet, cavity.

  • Page 50: Care Of Your Oven

    Care of your oven 8. The roller ring and oven cavity floor 1. The oven should be unplugged before cleaning. should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe 2. Clean the inside of the oven, door the oven cavity floor with mild seals and door seal areas regularly.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications For proper treatment, recovery and Power Source: 230-240 V, 50 Hz recycling, please take these products Power Consumption: to designated collection points, where Maximum; 1250 W they will be accepted on a free of Microwave; 1250 W charge basis. Grill;...
  • Page 52 Scan the QR code for more information. https://www.panasonic.com/nn-gt23qm/ PHONE OUR CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS CENTRE 0344 844 3899 For service or spares. Or order spares direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk Panasonic Corporation Website: https://www.panasonic.com F0524-0 © Panasonic Corporation 2024 Printed in P.R.C.

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