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Panasonic NN-SF460M Operating Instructions And Cookery Book

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Operating Instructions and
Cookery Book
Microwave Oven
Model no: NN-SF460M
For domestic use only
Important safety instructions
Before operating this oven, please read these instructions
carefully and keep for future reference.

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions and Cookery Book Microwave Oven Model no: NN-SF460M For domestic use only Important safety instructions Before operating this oven, please read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference.
  • Page 2 – 150ml – 300ml ½ Cookery advice line 01344 862108 – 450ml Customer Care Centre 0844 8443868 – 600ml Selected Spares and Accessories: – 1 litre Order direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Care Centre number above.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Information Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Unpacking your oven Oven. Even if this is not your first microwave oven, Care and Cleaning do please read the opening chapters of this Parts of your oven cookbook to achieve perfect results every time.
  • Page 4 The wire which is coloured BROWN must be face of the plug. A replacement fuse cover connected to the terminal in the plug which is can be purchased from your local Panasonic marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Dealer.

  • Page 5: Using Your Oven

    Examine Your Oven Cord Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and If the supply cord of this appliance is dam- examine the oven for any damage such as aged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer dents, broken door latches or cracks in the or itʼs service agent or a similarly qualified per- door.

  • Page 6: Care And Cleaning

    N.B. The appliance should be inspected for WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A damage to the door seals and door seal SERVICE call your local Panasonic engi- areas. If these areas are damaged the neer. You can look on the web site appliance should not be operated until it (www.panasonic.co.uk) under the “support”...

  • Page 7: Parts Of Your Oven

    Parts of Your Oven 1. Do not cook directly on oven cavity floor. 2. Arcing may occur if the incorrect weight of Always place food in a microwave safe food is used or a metal container has been dish. The only exception to this is when used accidentally.

  • Page 8: Important Information

    Important Information – Read Carefully Safety Christmas Pudding. If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Christmas puddings and other foods high Stop/Cancel button and leave the door closed in fats or sugar, eg. jam, mince pies, must in order to stifle any flames.
  • Page 9 Important Information – Read Carefully Meat Thermometer. Standing Time. Use a meat thermometer to check the Standing time refers to the period at the degree of cooking of meat and poultry only end of cooking or reheating when food is when meat has been removed from the left before being eaten, ie.

  • Page 10: How Microwaves Cook Food

    Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook mportant notes and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War II. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere The dish used to cook or reheat all the time, both naturally and from manmade sources. the food will get warm during Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, cooking, as the heat conducts...

  • Page 11: Standing Time

    Standing time Piercing The skin or membrane on some foods will cause steam to build up during cooking. These foods must be pierced or a strip of skin should be peeled off before cooking to allow the steam to es cape. Eggs, potatoes, apples, sausages etc, will all need to be pierced before cooking.
  • Page 12 Dish size Quantity Follow the dish sizes given in the recipes, as Small quantities cook faster than large these affect the cook ing and reheating times. A quantities, also small meals will reheat more quan tity of food spread in a bigger dish cooks quickly than large portions.
  • Page 13 Arranging Starting temperature Individual foods e.g. chicken portions or chops, The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat should be placed on a dish so that the thicker up. Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat parts are to the outside. than food at room temperature.

  • Page 14: Containers To Use

    Containers to use Choosing the correct container is a very important factor in deciding the success or failure of your cooking. Testing Dishes for Suitability When unsure that a cooking con tainer is suitable for use in your microwave, check by the follow ing test: 1.
  • Page 15 Foil/metal containers NEVER ATTEMPT TO COOK IN FOIL OR METAL con tai ners – the microwaves cannot pass through and the food will not heat evenly – this may also damage your oven. Use wooden kebab sticks instead of metal skewers. Pottery, earthenware, stoneware If completely glazed, these dishes are suitable.
  • Page 16 Paper Plain white absorbent kitchen paper (kitchen towel) can be used for covering blind pastry cases and for cover ing bacon to prevent splattering BUT FOR SHORT COOKING TIMES ONLY. NEVER RE-USE A PIECE OF KITCHEN TOWEL. ALWAYS USE A FRESH PIECE OF PAPER FOR EACH DISH.

  • Page 17: Control Panel

    Control Panel NN-SF460M Display Window Time Pads Microwave Power Pad Turbo Reheat Chaos Defrost Pad Weight Selection pads Delay/Stand Pad: This can be used to delay a cooking program for up to 9 hrs and 59 mins., or used to time or for standing (non-cooking) time.

  • Page 18: Child Lock

    Plug in Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to read your operating instructions. Press Clock Pad Set clock as a 24hr clock. Set time using time pads. Press clock pad again. (See page 18 for details). Demonstration Mode This is to enable you to experiment setting various programs.
  • Page 19 Press once Press once Press twice Press 5 times • Press Clock Pad • Press Clock Pad • Press Time Pads “SET TIME” will appear in Enter time of day by pressing Time Colon stops blinking. the display window, and the Pads.

  • Page 20: Turbo Reheat

    Turbo Reheat This will provide an added boost of microwave power up to 1000 watts, for the initial part of the cooking time, when reheating foods e.g. soup, baked beans. • Press the Pad. • Press Start. • Select Cooking Time. The Delay/Stand Pad is used as a timing pad either before, during or after a cooking program.

  • Page 21: Two Stage Cooking

    Accessory to use: DO NOT place food directly onto the ceramic plate except in the case of Jacket Potatoes or Auto Program Jacket Potatoes. Foods reheated or cooked by MICROWAVE are normally covered with a lid or cling film, unless otherwise stated.

  • Page 22: Auto Weight Defrost Programs

    This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread. The CHAOS defrost pad should be pressed to select the correct category and then enter in the weight of the food in grams using the appropriate pads (See page 20). Foods should be placed in a suitable dish, whole chickens and joints of meat should be on an upturned saucer or on a rack.
  • Page 23 By selecting the DEFROST power level, from The name for this type of defrost is cyclic and the microwave power pad, and setting a time, during the standing stages there is not any you can defrost food in your microwave. The microwave power in the oven, although the biggest problem is getting the inside defrosted light will remain on and the turntable will turn.
  • Page 24 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 Weight Method Food Time Time...
  • Page 25 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 Weight Method Food Time Time...
  • Page 26 Auto Weight Reheat and Cook Programs This feature allows you to cook or reheat foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the Microwave power level and then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of food and then just enter the weight. The weight is entered in grams. There are fifteen programs. •...

  • Page 27: Chilled Meal

    Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Program Program Weight Weight Weight Weight Soup 200 g (7oz) 1200 g (2lb 10oz) Boiled Potatoes 200 g (7oz) 1000 g (2lb 2oz) Chilled Meal 300 g (11oz) 600 g (1lb 5oz) Meat Sauce 450 g (1lb) 2000 g (4lb 6oz) Fresh 200 g (8oz)

  • Page 28: Fresh Vegetables

    Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. 3. Fresh Vegetables To cook FRESH vegetables eg. carrots, cauliflower, not suitable for potatoes. Place prepared vegetables into a shallow container. Add 1 tbsp (15ml) of water per 100g veg- etables.
  • Page 29 Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. 7. Jacket Potatoes To cook jacket potatoes choose medium sized potatoes 200-250 g (7-9 oz) for best results. Wash and dry, prick with a fork several times. Arrange on base of oven. Press the pota- toes pad once.
  • Page 30 Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. 11. Chicken Breasts For cooking fresh skinless chicken breasts without bone. DO NOT use for drumsticks, leg quarters or thighs. Place chicken in a dish. Cover with a lid or pierced cling film. Place on base of oven.
  • Page 31 Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. 14. Steamed Pudding For a standard sponge mixture (see recipe page 65). Put mixture in a 1.2 Ltr (2pt) basin or divide between individual ramekins. The mixture must completely cover any topping (see note on page 65).
  • Page 32 Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by Mince pies - CAUTION HIGH power. Meals can be brought back to REMEMBER even if the pastry is cold to the serving temperature in just minutes and will touch, the filling will be piping hot and will taste freshly cooked and NOT leftover.
  • Page 33 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) Your oven is Heating Category E and this is displayed on the front of your oven door. The power output 900W information on this label will assist you in...
  • Page 34 Power Time to Select Weight/ Food Instructions/Guidelines Level (approx) Quantity Canned puddings Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on 150g HIGH Micro 1 min base of oven and stir halfway. Custard Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on ½...
  • Page 35 Power Time to Select Weight/ Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) Chilled Soup Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on HIGH Micro 3 mins 250 ml 1 Portion base of oven and stir halfway. Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on HIGH Micro 5 mins 2 Portion 500 ml...
  • Page 36 Power Time to Select Weight/ Food Instructions/Guidelines Level (approx) Quantity Ready meals - chilled - Transfer food from foil container to a smaller sized heatproof dish. ½ - 5 mins Fish/Veg Bake 450g HIGH Micro Pierce lid. Place on base of oven. ½...
  • Page 37 Time to Select Power Weight / Food Instructions/Guidelines (approx) Quantity Level Bacon - From Raw Caution: Hot Fat! Remove with care 4-6 mins or 45 Place on micro-safe rack or plate on glass Rashers 225g (8) HIGH Micro secs per turntable and cover with kitchen towel to minimise splatter.
  • Page 38 Power Time to Select Weight/ Food Instructions/Guidelines (approx) Quantity Level Chicken - From Raw Caution : Hot Fat! Remove with care MEDIUM Place in shallow dish. Cover and place on glass Chicken Legs 1.0 kg 12-13 mins turntable. Micro MEDIUM Place in shallow dish.
  • Page 39 Time to Select Power Weight/ Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) Fruit - Peel, slice, chop into even sized pieces. Place in shallow heatproof dish on base of oven. MEDIUM Baked Apple - Place in shallow heatproof dish on base of ½...
  • Page 40 Power Time to Select Weight/ Food Instructions/Guidelines Level (approx) Quantity Quorn ® Burgers 227g (2) HIGH Micro 2½-3 mins Place on micro-safe dish on base of oven. Rice N.B - Use a 3 litre (6pt) bowl. Use 550 ml (1pt) boiling water. Cover, place on Basmati 250g HIGH Micro...
  • Page 41 Power Weight/ Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) Fresh vegetables - Place in shallow dish (except jacket potatoes). Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on Cabbage - sliced 300 g HIGH Micro 4 mins base of oven. Add 3tbsp (45ml) water.
  • Page 42 Time to Select Power Weight/ Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) Fresh Vegetables - place in shallow dish (except jacket potatoes). Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on ½ Spinach 300 g HIGH Micro mins base of oven. Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on Sugar Snap peas 300 g HIGH Micro 5 mins...
  • Page 43 Increasing recipes • To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, increase each ingredient listed by half. To dou- ble the quantity, simply double every ingredient listed. • Do not forget that large quantities will require a larger dish. Make sure that it is deep enough to prevent the recipe from boiling over during cooking.
  • Page 44 Garlic Mushrooms with Herbs Serves 4 ngredients 8 field mushrooms, Dish: large flan dish approx. 250 g (5 oz) total weight 1. Arrange the mushrooms in a large flan dish. Dot with butter 50 g (2 oz) butter and sprinkle with the herbs and garlic. 10 ml (2 tsp) chopped 2.
  • Page 45 ngredients Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto Serves 6 40 g (1½ oz) dried mixed Dish: large bowl mushrooms 1. Soak mushrooms in 300 ml (½ pt) warm water. 50 g (2 oz) butter 2. Place the butter, garlic and onion in a large bowl, Cover with 1 clove garlic, finely cling film place on base of oven and cook on HIGH power for chopped...
  • Page 46 Fish cooks very well by micro wave as it stays moist and the lingering fish smells left in conventional ovens are avoided. When is fish cooked? Fish is cooked when it flakes easily and becomes opaque. For fish with a strong odour, eliminate the smell after cooking by placing 600 ml (1 pt) of boiling water and 1 sliced lemon in a large bowl, cook on SIMMER power for 20 mins.
  • Page 47 Salmon and Vegetable Mornay Serves 4 ngredients 100 g (4 oz) broccoli Dish: 20 x 25 cm (8” x 10”) dish 100 g (4 oz) cauliflower 1 medium red pepper, 1. Break broccoli and cauliflower into florets, add red pepper diced and 2 tbsp (30ml) water.
  • Page 48 ngredients Plaice Provencal Serves 4 25 g (1 oz) butter Dish: large bowl, oval dish 2 onions, peeled and quartered 1. Place the butter, onions and garlic in a large bowl. Place on base of oven, cook on HIGH power for 2 mins or until 1 clove of garlic, crushed softened.
  • Page 49 Guidelines Defrosted joints Standing time Shielding If the meat has previously Meat and poultry require a Large joints may need been frozen, ensure it is minimum of shielding with pieces of properly thawed before 15 mins. STANDING TIME smooth aluminium foil after cooking by micro wave.
  • Page 50 Ingredients Bolognese Sauce Serves 4 1 onion, diced Dish: large bowl 1 clove of garlic, crushed 1 green pepper, diced 1. Mix onion, garlic, pepper and oil in a bowl. Cover, place on 30 ml (2 tbsp) oil base of oven and cook on HIGH power for 2 mins. or until 100 g (4 oz) mushrooms, the onion is soft.
  • Page 51 Belgian Beef Casserole Serves 4 Ingredients 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) braising Dish: large casserole with lid steak, cubed 2 large onions, sliced thinly 1. Combine all the casserole ingredients in dish. Cover with lid, 1 clove garlic, crushed place on base of oven and cook on HIGH power for 10 mins.
  • Page 52 Paprika Pork Casserole Serves 4 ngredients 15 ml (1 tbsp) sunflower Dish: large casserole with lid 450 g (1 lb) pork, cubed 1. Place all the ingredients except the cornflour and crème 1 onion, sliced frâiche in a casserole. Cover, place on base of oven, and 1 clove garlic, crushed cook on HIGH power for 10 mins.
  • Page 53 Ingredients Pesto Spaghetti Serves 4 275 g (10 oz) spaghetti Dish: large bowl 400 g (14 oz) new potatoes, cubed 1. Place spaghetti in a large bowl, add 1 litre (1 pt) of boiling 225 g (8 oz) green beans, water.
  • Page 54 Ingredients Fruity Chicken Risotto Serves 4 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil Dish: large bowl 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cm ( ”) fresh root ginger, 1. Place the oil, onion and ginger in a large bowl. Cover, place peeled and chopped on base of oven, and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins.
  • Page 55 Piercing Quiches Boiled eggs in shells Never attempt to cook a Always cook quiches on SIMMER Always pierce egg yolk and boiled egg by microwave. power to avoid curdling the egg white to stop them They can explode exploding when poaching or filling.
  • Page 56 Creamy Cheese, Potato & Broccoli Bake Ingredients Serves 4 675 g (1½ lb) new potatoes Dish: large bowl + shallow oval dish 225 g (8 oz) broccoli florets 1. Cut potatoes in half (or quarters if large). Place in a bowl 150 ml (¼...
  • Page 57 • Root vegetables. i.e. • Cabbage should be • Potatoes can be carrots, swede, should shredded and cooked cooked with other be cut into slices, strips by power and time. ROOT vegetables. • Fresh vegetables • Never add salt to or cubes.
  • Page 58 Ratatouille ngredients Serves 4 1 aubergine, sliced Dish: 20 cm (8”) casserole 5 ml (1 tsp) salt 1 courgette, sliced 1. In a colander sprinkle aubergine slices with salt and leave 1 onion, sliced for 30 mins. to remove bitter juices. Rinse with cold water. 1 green pepper, trimmed 2.
  • Page 59 Stuffed Sweet Potatoes ngredients Serves 4 2 medium sweet potatoes Dish: shallow heatproof dish 1 large tomato, sliced 50 g (2 oz) spicy sausage, 1. Wash and prick the potato skins. Cook on the Jacket sliced Potato program. 30 ml (2 tbsp) coriander, 2.
  • Page 60 Ingredients Vegetable Chilli Serves 4-6 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil Dish: large bowl 175 g (6 oz) onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1. Place the oil, onion, garlic and tomato purée in a large 75 g (3 oz) tomato purée bowl.
  • Page 61 Almond Eveʼs Pudding ngredients Serves 4 385 g (13 oz) can apple Dish: 22 cm (8½”) Pyrex® or microwave safe dish slices 1. Arrange the apple slices in the base of the dish. 100 g (4 oz) margarine 100 g (4 oz) light 2.
  • Page 62 Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce Serves 6 ngredients 200 g (7 oz) fresh dates, stoned and finely chopped Dish: 1 pudding basin, large jug. 175 g (6 oz) self-raising flour 5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence 1.
  • Page 63 Baked Apples ngredients Serves 4 4 medium sized apples 30 ml (2 tbsp) sugar Dish: 20cm (8”) shallow dish 25-50 g (1-2 oz) mixed dried 1. Core the apples and score the skin around the middle. fruit 25g (1 oz) butter 2.
  • Page 64 Serves 4-6 Hot Chocolate Cake ngredients 175 g (6 oz) butter, softened 175 g (6 oz) light brown Dish: 675g (1 – 1 ½lb), oven proof loaf dish, sugar greased, medium sized bowl few drops vanilla essence 1. Cream the butter, sugar and vanilla essence together until 4 eggs, beaten light and fluffy, then gently beat in the eggs and half the 200 g (7 oz) self raising...

  • Page 65: Power Level

    Container size Reheating Always use a container or jug at least twice Sauces can be made in advance and the capacity of the sauce, to avoid boiling reheated by microwave. Reheat on HIGH over. power and stir halfway. Covering Power level DO NOT cover sauces when cooking.

  • Page 66: Sponge Cake

    Dish shape Dish size Ring moulds are ideal for baking cakes in, Always use the exact dish size stated in the especially dense cakes. They help prevent following recipes, otherwise cooking times the outside edge of the cake overcooking and results will be affected. before the dense centre is cooked through.
  • Page 67 Chewy Flapjacks ngredients Makes: 8 slices 75 g (3 oz) butter or Dish: bowl, 20 cm (8”) round flan dish, margarine 1. Place butter, syrup and sugar in a bowl, place on a base 30 ml (2 tbsp) golden syrup of oven and cook on HIGH power for 1-2 mins.
  • Page 68 Sterilizing jars Covering Do not cover preserves whilst cooking, apart Jam jars can be sterilized by microwave from if recommended in the recipe. ready for your jams. Half fill with water and heat them on HIGH power until water boils WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE (approx.
  • Page 69 Makes approx 1 2 lbs Orange Marmalade ½ ngredients 450 g (1 lb) seville oranges Dish: 6 pt bowl 1 lemon 1. Grate oranges and lemon ensuring all the pith is left on the 900 ml (1½ pts) water fruit. Set the rind aside. 450 g (1 lb) sugar 2.

  • Page 70: Questions And Answers

    Service Center. Building-in Your Oven In case of fitting into an oven housing, A microwave which is built in must be please use Panasonicʼs Trim Kit. more than 850 mm above floor level. Read Trim-Kit instructions carefully before installation.

  • Page 71: Technical Specifications

    Pursuant to the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15,22525 Hamburg, F.R.Germany Manufactured by Panasonic Home Appliances Microwave Oven (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd, 898...

  • Page 72: General Guidelines

    Cling Film...........10,11,15 Clock, setting the time .........18 Adapting Recipes ........42 Containers to use ........13-15 Apples, poached/stewed ......30,38 Control Panel..........16 Cooking Charts........31,36-41 Arcing ............8 Custard ..........33,34,64 Auto Weight..........25-30 Defrosting Bacon ............36 chaos..........20-21 Baked Apples .........38,62 guidelines ..........22 Baking guidelines ........65 charts ..........23-24 Beans, cooking chart........36 Delay/Stand..........19 Beef...

  • Page 73: Reheating Charts

    Christmas Pudding........63 Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce .61 Hot Chocolate Cake .........63 Lamb Lemon Brûleé...........61 guidelines ..........48 Orange and Chocolate Drop Pudding..62 Lamb Casserole ........49 Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding....63 Lamb in a spicy cream & almond sauce ..49 Lemon Curd..........67 Reheating ...........31 Reheating Charts ........32-35...
  • Page 74 Or order spares direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk For COOKERY ADVICE call: 01344 862108 Home Economists will provide friendly guidance on queries relating to recipes and cooking in your microwave. F00039Q50BP Panasonic Corporation Printed in China http://panasonic.com.net © Panasonic Corporation 2010...

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