Related Manuals for Panasonic NN-A524
Summarization of Contents
Standard Conversion Chart
Weight and Capacity Conversions
Metric and imperial conversions for weight and capacity.
Important Notice on Oven Rating
Information on oven power, heating category, and using packet instructions.
General Guidelines for Microwave Cooking
Standing Time Importance
Explanation of resting food after cooking for even heat distribution.
General Guidelines - Food Preparation Tips
Piercing and Cling Film Usage
Techniques for piercing foods and proper use of cling film.
General Guidelines - Cooking Techniques
Shape, Density, and Arrangement
How food shape, density, arrangement affect microwave cooking.
Turning, Stirring, and Cleaning
Methods for turning food, stirring, and maintaining oven cleanliness.
Containers to Use - Selection and Testing
Testing Dish Suitability
Method to test if a container is safe for microwave use.
Oven Glass and Ceramic Ware
Suitable types of glass, china, and ceramic for microwave cooking.
Containers to Use - Materials
Foil, Metal, Cling Film, and Roasting Bags
Precautions and limitations for using foil, metal, cling film, and roasting bags.
Containers to Use - Plastics and Paper
Plastic and Paper Container Guidelines
Rules for using plastic and paper items, and avoiding unsuitable materials.
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting
Selecting Microwave Power Level
How to choose and set different microwave power levels.
Microwave Cooking Modes
Two/Three Stage Cooking
Instructions for multi-stage cooking programs.
Auto Weight Defrost - Chaos Defrost
Using the automatic defrost function based on food weight.
Grilling Function
Grilling Times and Cautions
Specific grilling times, power settings, and safety warnings.
Grilling Operations
Grilling Accessories and Guidelines
Recommended accessories and rules for grilling operations.
Convection Cooking Procedures
Convection Oven Accessories
Specific accessories needed for convection cooking.
Combination Cooking Setup
Preheat and Container Guidelines
When to preheat and guidelines for choosing containers for combination cooking.
Combination 1: Setup and Accessories
Combination Accessories and Use
Specific accessories required for combination cooking modes.
Combination 1: Program Suggestions
Combination Program Parameters
Table of suggested oven temperatures, microwave power, and uses.
Combination 2: Grill and Microwave Operations
Grill-Microwave Accessories and Guidelines
Specific accessories and operational rules for grill-microwave cooking.
Combination 2: Grill and Microwave Options
Suggested Options and Cautions
Recommended settings and safety advice for grill-microwave use.
Auto Weight Cook Programs
Guidelines for Auto Weight Programs
Rules and tips for effectively using the auto weight cooking programs.
Auto Weight Program Weights
Minimum/Maximum Weight Ranges
Weight ranges for specific auto weight cooking programs.
Auto Weight Combination Programs
Jacket Potatoes Auto Program
Specific instructions for cooking jacket potatoes using auto program.
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines
Checking Food Doneness
Criteria for determining if food is properly reheated.
Reheating Specific Foods
Guidelines for reheating plated meals, canned foods, soups, and casseroles.
Reheating Charts - Beverages and Breads
Reheating Babies Bottles and Breads
Specific reheating instructions and cautions for baby bottles and breads.
Cooking Charts - Breads and Beans
Bread and Beans Cooking
Cooking instructions for bread and beans/pulses.
Cooking Charts - Beef
Beef Joint and Burger Cooking
Cooking guidelines for beef joints, mince, and beefburgers.
Cooking Charts - Chicken
Chicken Cooking Methods
Guidelines for cooking chicken portions and whole chickens.
Cooking Charts - Eggs and Fish
Egg and Fish Preparation
Instructions for cooking eggs and fresh/frozen fish.
Cooking Charts - Fish Preparations
Fish Steak and Fillet Cooking
Cooking instructions for fish steaks, whole fish, and breaded fillets.
Cooking Charts - Fruit and Lamb
Fruit and Lamb Cooking Instructions
Guidelines for cooking various fruits and lamb cuts.
Cooking Charts - Pasta Dishes
Pasta Dish Cooking Methods
Cooking instructions for different types of pasta dishes.
Cooking Charts - Pork and Porridge
Pork and Porridge Cooking
Cooking guidelines for pork dishes and porridge.
Cooking Charts - Potato and Rice Dishes
Potato Products and Rice Cooking
Cooking instructions for potato products and various rice dishes.
Cooking Charts - Milk Pudding and Desserts
Milk Pudding and Dessert Recipes
Cooking instructions for milk pudding and other desserts.
Cooking Charts - Vegetables
Vegetable Cooking Guide
Cooking guidelines for various fresh vegetables.
Cooking Charts - Frozen Vegetables
Frozen Vegetables and Misc. Cooking
Cooking instructions for frozen vegetables and other items.
Fish Cooking Guidelines
Determining Fish Doneness
How to determine if fish is properly cooked.
Fish Preparation Tips
Tips on arranging fish, adding liquid, and managing cooking noise.
Meat and Poultry Guidelines
Defrosting and Fat Management
Advice on defrosting meat and managing fat content.
Standing Time and Shielding
Importance of standing time and shielding bone tips.
Meat and Poultry Cooking Techniques
Roasting Joints and Small Cuts
Methods for roasting meat joints and cooking small meat cuts.
Pasta, Rice and Beans Recipes
Lentil Biryani and Kedgeree Recipes
Instructions for preparing Lentil Biryani and Kedgeree.
Pasta, Rice and Beans - Italian Dishes
Tagliatelle Toscana and Pasta Gratin Recipes
Recipes for pasta dishes with vegetables.
Pasta, Rice and Beans - Vegetable Dishes
Vegetable Casserole and Risotto Recipes
Instructions for vegetable and mushroom dishes.
Cheese and Egg Dishes - Croissants and Pizzas
Croissants and Muffin Pizzas Recipes
Recipes for cheese and ham croissants and muffin pizzas.
Cheese and Egg Dishes - Rarebit and Scones
Welsh Rarebit and Scone Recipes
Recipes for cheese-based snacks and scones.
Cheese and Egg Dishes - Croque Monsieur and Macaroni
Croque Monsieur and Macaroni Cheese Recipes
Recipes for cheese sandwiches and macaroni dishes.
Vegetables and Vegetarian - General Tips
General Vegetable Preparation Tips
Advice on preparing and cooking various vegetables.
Vegetables and Vegetarian - Potatoes
Jacket Potatoes Cooking
How to prepare and cook jacket potatoes.
Vegetables and Vegetarian - Chilli and Lasagne
Vegetarian Chilli and Lasagne Recipes
Recipes for vegetarian chilli and vegetable lasagne.
Vegetables and Vegetarian - Gratin and Parcels
Leek Gratin and Vegetable Parcel Recipes
Recipes for vegetable gratins and parcels.
Vegetables and Vegetarian - Cauliflower and Potatoes
Cauliflower Cheese and Roast Potatoes Recipes
Recipes for cauliflower cheese and roast potatoes.
Vegetables and Vegetarian - Spicy Potatoes and Tart
Spicy Potatoes and Goat's Cheese Tart Recipes
Recipes for spicy potato dishes and cheese tarts.
Sauces - General Guidelines and White Sauce
White Pouring Sauce Recipe
Recipe for making a basic white pouring sauce.
Sauces - Custard and Hollandaise
Custard and Hollandaise Sauce Recipes
Recipes for preparing custard and hollandaise sauce.
Pastry - Basic Recipes
Suetcrust Pastry and Potato Plait Recipes
Recipes for suetcrust pastry and savoury potato plait.
Pastry - Savoury Pies and Puddings
Beef Pie and Jam Roly Poly Pudding Recipes
Recipes for savory pies and steamed puddings.
Pastry - Apple Dishes
Apple Pie and Apple Strudel Recipes
Recipes for apple-based pastries.
Desserts - Christmas Pudding and Sponge
Christmas Pudding and Suet Sponge Recipes
Recipes for traditional Christmas pudding and suet sponge.
Desserts - Chocolate and Fruit Layer
Chocolate Pudding and Plum Layer Recipes
Recipes for chocolate pudding and fruit layer desserts.
Desserts - Bread Pudding and Baked Apples
Bread Pudding and Baked Apples Recipes
Recipes for bread pudding and baked apples.
Baking - General Guidelines
Baking Guidelines and Tips
Tips on covering, dish size, mixing, eggs, and combination cooking for baking.
Baking - Muffins and Fairy Cakes
Fruit Muffins and Fairy Cakes Recipes
Recipes for fruit muffins and small fairy cakes.
Baking - Flapjacks
Lemon and Raisin Flapjacks Recipe
Recipe for flapjacks with lemon and raisin.
Preserves - Guidelines and Jam
Preserves Safety and Jam Recipe
Safety and preparation tips for preserves, and a jam recipe.
Preserves - Marmalade and Curd
Orange Marmalade and Lemon Curd Recipes
Recipes for making citrus preserves.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the NN-A524 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers