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Panasonic NN-CF760M Operating Instructions And Cookery Book

Microwave, grill & convection oven for models: nn-cf760m ; nn-cf750w
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome to Panasonic Microwave Cooking Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Contents Microwave Oven. Important safety instructions Even if this is not your first microwave oven, Unpacking your oven do please read the opening chapters of this Placement of your oven...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local The wire which is coloured BLUE must be Panasonic Dealer. connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE...

  • Page 5: Unpacking Your Oven

    Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference Caution: Hot surfaces Hot Surfaces Children should be kept away Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents from the oven at all times and on the cabinet and the oven door, will get should only be allowed to hot during CONVECTION, COMBINATION operate the oven under adult...

  • Page 6: Placement Of Your Oven

    IF YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A areas. If these areas are damaged the SERVICE call your local Panasonic appliance should not be operated until it engineer (Customer Care Centre on 0844 has been repaired by a service technician 8443868 can recommend an engineer).

  • Page 7: Before Using Your Oven

    Before using your oven Storage of Accessories Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get Do not store any objects other than oven hot during CONVECTION, COMBINATION accessories inside the oven in case it is and GRILLING, take care when opening or accidentally turned on.

  • Page 8: Care And Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning of your Microwave Oven - IMPORTANT It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is kept clean, and wiped out after each use. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of a surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation 1.

  • Page 9: Parts Of Your Oven

    Parts of Your Oven 1. Do not cook directly on oven cavity floor. Anti Spark Ring Always place food in a microwave safe The anti spark ring should be placed on top of dish. the wire shelf when using metal containers on 2.
  • Page 10 Parts of Your Oven Warning Labels External Air Vents Grill Elements Oven Window Power Supply Cord Plug Control Panel Door safety lock system. To prevent injury, do not insert finger, knife, spoon or other object into the latch hole. Bottom microwave Ceramic Plate Shelf Positions feeding...

  • Page 11: Important Information

    Important Information – Read Carefully recommend that it is used for heating non- Safety food items such as wheat bags or hot If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press water bottles. Stop/Cancel button and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
  • Page 12 Important Information – Read Carefully Lids. Reheating. Always remove the lids of jars and It is essential that reheated food is served containers and takeaway food containers “piping hot”. before you microwave them. If you donʼt Remove the food from the oven and check then steam and pressure might build up that it is “piping hot”, i.e.
  • Page 13 Important Information – Read Carefully Keeping Your Oven Clean. Babies Bottles and Food Jars. It is essential for the safe operation of the When reheating babies bottles always oven that it is wiped out regularly. Use remove top and teat. Liquid at the top of warm soapy water, squeeze the cloth out the bottle will be much hotter than that at well and use to remove any grease or food...

  • Page 14: Microwaving Principles

    Microwaving Principles Microwave energy has been used in this Manmade sources include radar, radio, country to cook and reheat food since early television, telecommunication links and car experiments with RADAR in World War II. phones. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and from manmade sources.

  • Page 15: Important Notes

    Important Notes The dish used to cook or reheat the food will Standing Time get warm during cooking, as the heat conducts When a microwave oven is switched off, the from the food. Even in micro waving, oven food will continue to cook by conduction – NOT gloves are required! BY MICROWAVE ENERGY.

  • Page 16: General Guidelines

    General Guidelines STANDING TIME Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require a STANDING TIME (inside or outside of the oven) after cook ing, to allow heat to finish con ducting through the food. • • Meat Joints – Stand 15 mins. wrapped in Plated Meals –...
  • Page 17 General Guidelines Piercing Moisture Content The skin or membrane on some foods will Many fresh foods e.g. vegetables and fruit, cause steam to build up during cooking. These vary in moisture content throughout the foods must be pierced or a strip of skin should season.
  • Page 18 General Guidelines Quantity Density Small quantities cook faster than large Porous airy foods heat more quickly than quantities, also small meals will reheat more dense heavy foods. quickly than large portions. Shape Arranging Individual foods e.g. chicken portions or chops, Even shapes cook evenly.

  • Page 19: General Guidelines

    General Guidelines Starting Temperature Covering Cover foods with microwave cling film or a The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat self-fitting lid. Cover fish, vegetables, up. Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat casseroles, soups. Do not cover cakes, than food at room temperature.

  • Page 20: 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 - For Microwave Cooking Only. hen unsure that a cooking con tainer is suitable for use in your microwave, check by the follow ing test: 1.
  • Page 21 Containers to use Pottery, Earthenware, Stoneware Foil/Metal Containers If completely glazed, these dishes are NEVER ATTEMPT TO COOK IN FOIL OR suitable. Do not use if partially glazed or METAL con tai ners on Microwave only as the unglazed, since they are able to absorb water microwaves cannot pass through and the food which in turn absorbs microwave energy, will not heat evenly, it may also damage your...

  • Page 22: Containers To Use

    Containers to use Wicker, Wood, Straw Baskets Aluminium Foil Small amounts of smooth aluminium foil can be Dishes will crack and could ignite. used to SHIELD joints of meat during defrosting Do not use wooden dishes in your microwave. and cook ing by Microwave, as the microwaves DO NOT USE ON ANY COOKING MODE.

  • Page 23: Control Panel

    Control Panel NN-CF760M NN-CF750W* (1) Display Window (2) Microwave Power Button (3) Grill Button (4) Convection Button (5) Auto Weight Defrost Programs (Chaos Defrost) (6) Auto Weight Programs Button (7) Time/Weight Dial (8) Memory Button (9) Timer Button: This can be used to delay a cooking program for up to 9 hrs;...

  • Page 24: Demonstration Mode

    Letʼs Start to Use your Oven Plug in Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to read your operating instructions. Press Clock Button to set clock Set clock as a 24 hr clock. (See page 23 for details). Press Convection Button will appear in the display window with the oven temperature)(this procedure is to burn off the oil used for...

  • Page 25: Setting The Clock

    Controls and Operation Procedure Clock Setting: • • • Press Clock Button Enter the time by turning the Press Clock Button. Once Time/Weight Dial. The colon stops blinking and “SET TIME” will appear Enter time of day by the time of day is entered. in the display window using Time/Weight Dial and the colon starts to...

  • Page 26: Microwaving/Defrosting

    Microwave Cooking and Defrosting There are 6 different microwave power levels available. Do not place food directly on the ceramic plate. Place on glass dish supplied with the oven or use your own dishes, plates or bowls directly on the ceramic plate. Selecting Microwave Power Level: Power Press...
  • Page 27 Auto Weight Defrost - Chaos Defrost With this feature you can defrost frozen foods according to the weight. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight starts from the minimum weight for each category. • Press the Chaos Defrost •...
  • Page 28 Auto Weight Defrost Programs This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread. The CHAOS defrost button should be pressed to select the correct defrost category and then enter in the weight of the food in grams (see page 25).

  • Page 29: Defrosting Guidelines

    Auto Weight Defrost Programs Category 1 Bread Category 3 Meat Joints/Whole Chickens The Bread Program is suitable for defrosting small items e.g. rolls, buns and slices of bread Meat joints and chickens will require shielding which are required for immediate use. Small during defrosting especially if they are items may feel warm immediately after particularly fatty pieces.
  • Page 30 Defrosting Guidelines By selecting the DEFROST power level from The automatic stand times ensure a more the microwave power button and setting a even defrost but it is still necessary to allow for time, you can defrost food in your microwave. standing time before use.

  • Page 34: Delay Stand

    Using the Delay/Stand Feature The Timer Button is used as a timing button either before, during or after a cooking program. When the Timer Button is selected with a time, there is no microwave power in the oven during this time. To Set a Standing Time: Select Cooking Method...

  • Page 35: Memory

    Memory This feature allows you to pre-program your oven for regular reheating or cooking tasks. You are able to pre-program your oven for a specific power level and time that is convenient for you. You are able to pre-program three memory tasks. To set a Memory Program Program the desired cooking method.

  • Page 36: Grilling

    Grilling The Quartz Grill system on the oven gives fast efficient cooking for a wide variety of foods e.g. chops, sausages, steak, toast, oven chips etc. DO NOT PREHEAT THE GRILL BEFORE USE. • Press Grill Button. To • Turn Time/Weight •...

  • Page 37: Grilling

    Grilling Oven accessories to use When grilling foods the Wire Shelf should be in the top shelf position and the enamel shelf should be in the bottom shelf position or you can use the enamel shelf in the top shelf position. When positioning the wire shelf, the vertical wires of the shelf should sit higher than the sides of the shelf.

  • Page 38: Convection Cooking

    Convection Cooking Your Combination Oven can be used as a conventional oven using the CONVECTION mode which incorporates a heating element with a fan. For best results always place food in a preheated oven. The grill will come on when the oven is preheating.

  • Page 39: Convection + Grill Cooking

    Convection Cooking Guidelines When using the oven as a CONVECTION oven, there is NO MICROWAVE POWER, i.e. the oven is operating as a conventional oven and you can use all your standard metal baking tins and ovenware. It is possible to cook on one or two levels when using convection cooking. When cooking large joints of meat roasting tins can be placed directly on the base Oven accessories to use: ONE LEVEL COOKING...

  • Page 40: Two Level Cooking

    Two level cooking When cooking on two levels use the Enamel Depending on the recipe, you can preheat with shelf on the lower shelf position and the Wire or without the accessories in position. See shelf in the upper shelf position. individual recipes for details.

  • Page 41: Guideline To Oven Temperatures

    Guideline to Oven Temperatures Temp °c Temp °f Gas mark 40°C Proving Bread 90°F ⁄ 100°C Pavlova 200°F ¼ 110°C Meringues 225°F ¼ 140°C Rich Fruit Cake 275°F Lemon Meringue, Meringue Roulade, 150°C 300°F Cheesecake Casseroles, Gingerbread, Small Tarts, 160/170°C 325°F Cookies Souffle, Strudel, Victoria Sandwich, Fairy...
  • Page 42 Convection + Grill (Turbo-Bake Cooking) The oven can be programmed to cook or reheat food by the grill and the convection oven working simultaneously, to give foods that extra crispness and colour. This is known as Turbo-Bake and can often reduce traditional oven cooking times. ALWAYS PREHEAT BEFORE USE.
  • Page 43 Convection + Grill (Turbo-Bake Cooking) Oven accessories to use: Use the Enamel Shelf OR Wire rack Shelf for Turbo-Bake cooking. Joints of meat are placed on the Pizza can be placed directly on the enamel shelf in the lower shelf wire shelf in the upper shelf position.

  • Page 44: Combination Cooking

    Combination Cooking In addition to Convection plus grill cooking, your oven has three other methods of cooking by Combination. 1. Convection and Microwave 2. Grill and Microwave 3. Convection, Grill and Microwave COMBINATION cooking is ideal for many If you experience arcing, which is when you foods.
  • Page 45 Combination Cooking Oven can be preheated once convection button is pressed. • Select microwave • Press if preheating. • Select first power. Options cooking mode. available depend on first cooking mode selected. • Set cooking time using • Press Start Button. Time/ Weight Dial.
  • Page 46 Combination 1. Convection and Microwave This is the most popular combination mode combining convection heat with microwave power. Casseroles, fruit crumble and pastries are very successful using this combination. Unsuitable foods are those which contain whisked eggs, meringues, celebration cakes, biscuits and yorkshire puddings.
  • Page 47 Combination 1. Convection and Microwave Oven accessories to use Do not use this program with less than 200g (7oz) of food. DO NOT USE THE ENAMEL SHELF FOR COMBINATION COOKING. Non-metallic dishes or items of food can Joints and portions of meat should be be placed directly onto wire shelf in the placed in a glass dish on the wire shelf lower shelf position.
  • Page 48 Combination 1. Convection and Microwave Do not use this program with less than 200g (7oz) of food. Guidelines • Food is usually cooked UNCOVERED. • After cooking it is important that the accessories are removed for cleaning before re-use and that the oven walls and floor are wiped with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease.
  • Page 49 Combination 2. Grill and Microwave This Combination mode is suitable for foods It is NOT necessary to preheat when using which are normally grilled and for reheating this Combination mode and food should small savoury items. always be cooked uncovered. Do not use this program with less than 200 g The Grill will glow on and off during cooking - (7 oz) of food.
  • Page 50 Combination 2. Grill and Microwave Oven accessories to use DO NOT USE THE ENAMEL SHELF FOR COMBINATION COOKING. Food can be placed directly onto the wire shelf in the upper or lower shelf position. The glass dish can be placed underneath to catch any drips.
  • Page 51 Combination 3. Convection, Grill and Microwave. • Press • Set the desired • Press • Press • Press to select Start button. cooking time Microwave button convection grill power. 1 using the Time/ to select desired button to select press for Grill 2 Weight Dial (up microwave power oven...
  • Page 52 Combination 3. Convection, Grill and Microwave. Oven accessories to use Do not use this program with less than 200g (7oz) of food. DO NOT USE THE ENAMEL SHELF FOR COMBINATION COOKING. Non-metallic dishes or items of food Food should be placed directly onto can be placed directly onto the wire the wire shelf in the upper or lower shelf in the lower shelf position.
  • Page 53 Combination 3. Convection, Grill or Turbo bake and Microwave. Do not use this program with less than 200g (7oz) of food. We suggest the following options for this Combination mode. Microwave Convection Grill Power (Oven temp) Jacket potatoes SIMMER 250°C 250°C WARM Bread rolls, ciabatta...
  • Page 54 Auto Weight Cook Programs This feature allows you to cook or reheat most of your favourite foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the Microwave power level and/or Combination setting, then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of food and then just enter the weight. Only enter the weight of the food.

  • Page 55: Auto Weight Programs

    Guidelines for Use The Auto Weight Programs are designed to 4. Most foods benefit from a STANDING time take the guesswork out of cooking or reheating after cooking on an Auto Program, to allow your food. They must ONLY be used for the heat to continue conducting to the centre.
  • Page 56 Auto Weight Cook Programs Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Frozen Vegetables Fresh Vegetables To cook FRESH vegetables. Place prepared To cook FROZEN vegetables like frozen peas, vegetables into a shallow container. Add 15 ml sweetcorn or mixed vegetables.
  • Page 57 Auto Weight Cook Programs Jacket Potatoes Boiled Potatoes Prepare potatoes and cut into even sized To cook jacket potatoes with a crisper drier pieces. For weights under 500 g Place pota- skin. Choose medium sized potatoes 200-250 toes into a container with 90 ml (6 tbsp) of g each (7-9 oz), for best results.
  • Page 58 Auto Weight Cook Programs Auto programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Chicken Pieces Chilled Pizza (with Bone) To cook FRESH chicken pieces. Place chicken, For reheating and browning chilled, purchased skin side up, on glass dish on wire shelf in pizza.

  • Page 59: Cooking And Reheating

    Auto Weight Cook Programs Crispy Top Pastry Items For heating and browning CHILLED purchased For reheating and browning purchased pastry items eg. meat or vegetable pies, savoury dishes e.g. lasagne, sheperds pie, fish sausage rolls or pasties. Do not use for large pie etc.
  • Page 60 Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Mince Pies Plated Meals Everyoneʼs appetite varies and reheat times REMEMBER even if the pastry is cold to the depend on meal contents. Dense items e.g. touch, the filling will be piping hot and will mashed potato, should be spread out well. If a warm the pastry through.

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  • Page 78: Adapting Recipes

    Increasing and Decreasing Recipes Increasing Recipes When doubling a recipe from 4 to 8 • Add on half the original cooking time, i.e. 30 To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings mins. on MEDIUM power for 4 servings will •...

  • Page 79: Soups And Starters

    Soups and Starters Carrot & Orange Soup Serves 4 Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) bowl Ingredients 25g (1oz) butter Place the butter and onion in a large bowl. Place on 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped base of oven and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 4 700g (1 lb) peeled carrots, sliced mins.
  • Page 80 Soups and Starters Sweet Potato Soup Serves 4 Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) bowl Ingredients Place the oil, onion and garlic in a large bowl. Place on 15ml (1tbsp) olive oil base of oven and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 3 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped mins.
  • Page 81 Soups and Starters Garlic Mushrooms with herbs Serves 4 Dish: bowl Oven Accessory: no accessory then glass dish Ingredients 50g (2oz) butter Put butter, garlic, herbs and seasoning into a bowl. Place 1 garlic clove, crushed on base of oven and soften on MEDIUM MICROWAVE 15ml (1tbsp) dried mixed herbs for 20 secs.
  • Page 82 Soups and Starters Onion & Feta Cheese Tartlets Serves 6 Dish: 3 litre (6 pint) bowl and 2 greased baking sheets 32 x 23cm (12½ x 9 inches) Oven Accessory: no accessory then enamel shelf in lower position + wire shelf in upper position Ingredients 250g (9oz) ready made puff pastry...

  • Page 83: Soups And Starters

    Soups and Starters Pear and Stilton Crostini Serves 4 Oven Accessory: wire shelf in upper position with glass dish on oven base Ingredients 8 slices of French baguette Place the slices of baguette on the wire shelf and cook 100g (4oz) stilton sliced on GRILL 1 for 2 ½...

  • Page 84: Fish

    Fish Fish cooks very well by MICROWAVE as it stays very moist. LIQUID- Fresh or frozen fish should always be sprinkled with 30 ml (2 tbsp) of lemon juice, white wine or water for even cooking. Do not sprinkle salt onto fish before cooking as this may make the fish dry. WHEN IS FISH COOKED?- Fish is cooked when it flakes easily and becomes opaque.
  • Page 85 Fish Special occasion Fish Pie Serves 4 Dish: shallow oval dish, large bowl Oven Accessory: No accessory then wire shelf in lower position Ingredients Place the white fish in shallow dish on base of oven. 450g (1lb) white fish Cook on AUTO FRESH FISH PROGRAM or on 50g (2oz) butter MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 5 mins.
  • Page 86 Fish Steamed Mussels with Garlic Serves 2 Dish: large rectangular dish Ingredients 900 g (2lb) mussels (weight in Scrub mussels and pull off any beards discarding any broken or open shells.Place oil, onion and garlic in a shells) dish. Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH 15ml (1tbsp) olive oil MICROWAVE for 2 mins.
  • Page 87 Fish Salmon with Mango Salsa Serves 4 Dish: shallow dish Oven Accessory: glass dish Ingredients 4 salmon fillets each 100-150g Mix the marinade ingredients together. Pour marinade (4-6oz) over salmon in dish and leave to marinate for 2-3 hrs in marinade: the fridge.
  • Page 88 Fish Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce Serves 4 Dish: shallow dish, 1 litre (2 pt) jug Ingredients 4 salmon fillets or steaks each Place salmon in dish with wine. Place on base of oven, 100-150g (4-6oz) cover and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 7 mins. 30ml (2tbsp) white wine Leave to stand and make sauce.

  • Page 89: Fish

    Fish Sun Dried Tomato Fish Bake Serves 2 Oven Accessory: glass dish and wire shelf in upper position Ingredients Mix the yoghurt, pesto and 1 tbsp of the parsley or dill 60ml (4tbsp) natural low fat yogurt and season well. Place fish fillets on glass dish and pour 30ml (2tbsp) sun-dried tomato pesto over the yoghurt sauce.

  • Page 90: Meat And Poultry

    Meat and Poultry Defrosted joints Standing time If the meat has previously been frozen, ensure Meat and poultry joints require a minimum of it is properly thawed before cooking. Defrosted 15 mins. STANDING TIME. Roast meat is joints of meat must be allowed to STAND for always easier to carve after STANDING and up to an hour before cooking to ensure the the meat will continue to cook during the...
  • Page 91 Meat and Poultry Sticky Ribs Serves 4 Dish: 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 inch) rectangular dish, large bowl Oven Accessory: no accessory then wire shelf in lower position. Ingredients 1 kg (2lb2oz) pork spare ribs Place the ribs in a single layer in dish with the water. 150 ml ( pt) water ¼...
  • Page 92 Meat and Poultry Toad in the Hole Serves 4 Dish: 27 x 22 cm (10½" x 8½”) oblong tin Oven Accessory: enamel shelf in lower position Ingredients 150g (5oz) plain flour Preheat oven on CONVECTION 220°C. Sift flour and salt 3 ml ( tsp) salt ½...
  • Page 93 Meat and Poultry Thai Lamb Curry Serves 4 Dish: 1.5 litre (3pt) casserole with lid Ingredients Mix the coconut with the boiling water. Mix all the 50g (2oz) creamed coconut remaining ingredients except the coriander with the lamb 275ml ( pt) boiling water ½...
  • Page 94 Meat and Poultry Madras Curry Serves 4 Dish: 3 litre (6pt) large casserole with lid Ingredients 15 ml (1tbsp) oil Place the oil, onion and garlic in casserole dish. Place on 1 large onion, sliced base of oven and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 3 3 cloves garlic, crushed mins.
  • Page 95 Meat and Poultry Chicken Pasanda Serves 4 Dish: 3 litre (6pt) large casserole with lid Ingredients 3 cardamom pods Place the cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, garam masala, cinnamon stick ½ chilli, ginger, garlic, almonds and yoghurt into a non 3ml ( tsp) cumin seeds ½...
  • Page 96 Meat and Poultry Shepherdʼs Pie Serves 4 Dish: shallow dish, large rectangular dish Oven Accessory: no accessory then wire shelf in lower position Ingredients 700g (1 lb) potatoes, cubed ½ Place potatoes in a dish with 3tbsp water. Cover, place 30ml (2tbsp) milk on base of oven and cook on AUTO POTATO 1 medium onion, chopped...
  • Page 97 Meat and Poultry Belgian Beef Serves 4 Casserole Dish: 3 litre (6pt) large casserole with lid Ingredients 675g (1 lb) braising steak, cubed Coat the beef in the seasoned flour and place in ½ 50g (2oz) seasoned flour casserole. Add the remaining casserole ingredients. Cover with lid, place on base of oven and cook on 2 large onions, sliced thinly CONVECTION 160°C + WARM MICROWAVE for 1...
  • Page 98 Meat and Poultry Hungarian Goulash Serves 4 Dish: 3 litre (6pt) large casserole with lid Ingredients Toss meat in the flour. Combine all ingredients except the Filling: soured cream in casserole dish. 450g (1 lb) braising steak, cubed Cover, place on base of oven and cook on 25g (1oz) seasoned flour CONVECTION 160°C + WARM MICROWAVE for 1hr 30 150g (5oz) mushrooms, sliced...
  • Page 99 Meat and Poultry Greek Lamb stew Serves 4 Dish: 3 litre (6pt) casserole with lid Ingredients 700g (1lb 8oz) lamb fillet, cut into Place the lamb and onion in casserole. Place on base of chunks oven and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 10 mins. 2 onions, chopped Split the chilli along its length leaving the top intact, 1 red chilli...
  • Page 100 Meat and Poultry Layered Chicken Puff Serves 4-6 Dish: shallow dish and greased baking tray Oven Accessory: glass dish then wire shelf in lower position Ingredients 600g (1lb 5oz) boneless skinless Slice the chicken breasts into strips and place between chicken breasts plastic film and flatten using a rolling pin.
  • Page 101 Meat and Poultry Coq Au Vin Serves 4 Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole with lid Ingredients 100g (4oz) streaky bacon Place bacon, herbs and garlic in casserole. Place on 5ml (1tsp) mixed herbs base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 1 clove garlic, crushed mins.
  • Page 102 Meat and Poultry Chicken Satay Serves 4-6 Dish: bowl, Rectangular dish Ingredients 600g (1lb 5oz) boneless skinless Place chicken breasts in a rectangular dish. In a bowl, chicken breasts mix together coconut milk, 30 ml (2tbsp) lemon juice and 100ml (4fl.oz) coconut milk 15ml (1tbsp) soy sauce, garlic, turmeric, five spice, 45ml (3tbsp) lemon juice coriander and cumin.
  • Page 103 Meat and Poultry Mini Boeuf En Croute Serves 4 Dish: large bowl, greased enamel shelf Oven Accessory: no accessory then enamel shelf in lower position then wire shelf in lower position Ingredients Filling: Soak porcini mushrooms in boiling water for 20 mins. 15g ( oz) dried porcini mushrooms Drain and finely chop.

  • Page 104: Meat And Poultry

    Meat and Poultry Paprika Pork Casserole Serves 4 Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole with lid Ingredients 700g (1 lb) pork fillet, sliced Coat the pork in the seasoned paprika flour and add to ½ 25g (1oz) plain flour the onion.

  • Page 105: Vegetables/Vegetarian

    Vegetables and Vegetarian JACKET POTATOES - Cooking by - Root vegetables. i.e. Swede, carrots should be cut into slices, strips or cubes. MICROWAVE only - Do not mix fresh and frozen vegetables as Varieties of potatoes vary in their suitability for the cooking times may be different.
  • Page 106 Vegetables and Vegetarian Roast Vegetable Parcels Serves 4-6 Dish: 2 litre (4 pt) ovenproof dish Oven Accessory: no accessory then glass dish on wire shelf in lower position then greased enamel shelf in lower position. ngredients 200g (7oz) can chopped tomatoes Place the chopped tomatoes and puree in a bowl.

  • Page 107: Cauliflower Cheese

    Vegetables and Vegetarian Goats Cheese & Onion Tart Serves 4 Dish: large bowl, 23 cm (9”) flan tin/dish, enamel shelf greased Ingredients Oven Accessory: wire shelf in lower position 375g (13oz) ready rolled puff pastry Pre-heat oven on CONVECTION 200ºC. 30ml (2tbsp) olive oil Line the flan dish with the pastry, prick the base with a 1kg (2lb2oz) red onions, peeled &...
  • Page 108 Vegetables and Vegetarian Spicy Beans Serves 4 Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) casserole dish Ingredients Place oil, onion, rosemary and paprika in casserole. 15ml (1tbsp) olive oil Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE 1 onion, finely chopped for 2 mins.

  • Page 109: Vegetable Lasagne

    Vegetables and Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Serves 6 Dish: large ovenproof dish Oven Accessory: no accessory then wire shelf Ingredients in lower position 3 red and 3 yellow peppers 1 courgette, sliced Halve the peppers and put to one side. Remove the 1 bunch spring onions sliced thinly seeds and rinse out.
  • Page 110 Vegetables and Vegetarian Roasted Vegetable Moussaka Serves 4-6 Dish: 2 litre (4 pt) ovenproof dish Oven Accessory: glass dish on wire shelf in Ingredients lower position 1 red onion, cut into strips 2 red peppers, deseeded and cubed Toss the prepared vegetables with the garlic and oil. 1 aubergine, cubed Place in dish on wire shelf and cook on CONVECTION 2 courgettes, cubed...
  • Page 111 Vegetables and Vegetarian Quorn® Casserole Serves 4 Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole with lid Place oil, butter, garlic, shallots and mushrooms into Ingredients casserole dish. Place on base of oven and cook on 15ml (1tbsp) oil HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins. Stir in Dijon mustard and 15g ( oz) butter ½...
  • Page 112 Vegetables and Vegetarian Lentil Bake Serves 4 Dish: bowl, shallow dish, large ovenproof dish Accessory: no accessory then wire shelf in lower Ingredients position 15 ml (2tbsp) olive oil 2 onions, chopped Place the oil in a large bowl with the onions. Place on base 2 celery sticks, chopped of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins.
  • Page 113 Vegetables and Vegetarian Roasted Vegetables Serves 4 Dish: bowl Ingredients Oven Accessory: no accessory then enamel 2 parsnips (peeled and cut into shelf on lower level chunky pieces) 2 peppers (deseeded and cut into Place the vegetables into a bowl, add 6tbsp water and bite-sized chunks) cover, cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5-7 mins.
  • Page 114 Vegetables and Vegetarian Summer Vegetable Flan Serves 6 Dish: bowl, 23 cm (9") flan tin/dish Oven Accessory: wire shelf in lower position then no accessory then anti-spark ring and wire shelf in lower position Ingredients 350g (12oz) ready made shortcrust Preheat oven on CONVECTION 210°C.
  • Page 115 Vegetables and Vegetarian Mushroom Stroganoff Serves 4 Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) dish Place the onion and celery in dish with the oil. Place on Ingredients base of oven and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 5 1 large onion, finely chopped mins.

  • Page 116: Pasta, Rice & Beans

    Pasta, Rice & Beans Spicy Tomato Pasta Serves 4 Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) bowl + large ovenproof dish Oven Accessory: no accessory then wire shelf in lower position Ingredients 350g (12oz) dried pasta Put pasta in a bowl. Add salt, oil and 1 litre of boiling 15 ml (1tbsp) oil water.
  • Page 117 Pasta, Rice & Beans Lemon & Asparagus Risotto Serves 4 Dish: small bowl + large bowl Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus (approx. 250g/ Cut off asparagus tips with 2.5cm (1”) stem attached. 9oz) Add 30ml (2 tbsps) stock and place in bowl. Cover, place 450ml (3/4 pt) hot vegetable stock on base and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE power for 2 leeks, trimmed and finely sliced...
  • Page 118 Pasta, Rice & Beans Prawn Risotto Serves 4 Dish: large bowl Ingredients Put the onion, garlic, butter and mushroom in a large 1 onion, finely chopped bowl. Cover, place on base of oven and cook on 1 garlic clove, crushed MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 4 mins.

  • Page 119: Pasta, Rice & Beans

    Pasta, Rice & Beans Lentil Biryani Serves 4-6 Dish: bowl, 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole with lid Ingredients Soak the lentils in cold water for 1 hour then drain them. 100g (4oz) green lentils Place rice in bowl with 550 ml (1pt) boiling water, cover 450g (1lb) basmati rice and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 8-10 mins and stir 15 ml (1tbsp) oil...

  • Page 120: Cheese And Egg Dishes

    Cheese & Egg dishes Cheese & Red Pesto Tarlets Serves 4 Dish: 2 bun tins 32cm x 24cm (12½” x 9½”) lightly greased Oven Accessory: enamel shelf in lower position + wire shelf in upper position Ingredients Roll out the short crust pastry to a thickness of 350g (12oz) readymade short crust approximately 3 mm.
  • Page 121 Cheese & Egg dishes Quiche Lorraine Serves 4 Dish: 23 cm (9") flan dish/tin, bowl Oven Accessory: wire shelf in lower position then no accessory then anti-spark ring + wire shelf in lower position Ingredients 250g (9oz) shortcrust pastry Pre-heat oven on CONVECTION 210°C. Line the flan 15 ml (1tbsp) oil dish with the pastry, prick the base with a fork and chill for 1 medium onion, chopped...
  • Page 122 Cheese & Egg dishes Cheese, Onion & Olive Scones Dish: bowl, greased baking sheet x 2 Oven Accessory: no accessory then enamel shelf in lower position and wire shelf in upper position Ingredients 1 medium onion, finely diced Place onion and oil in a bowl. Place on base and cook 10 ml (2 tsp) olive oil on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins.

  • Page 123: Cheese And Egg Dishes

    Cheese & Egg dishes Yorkshire Puddings Serves 4-6 Dish: 12 section bun tin Oven Accessory: wire shelf in lower position Ingredients 75g (3oz) plain flour Place flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Make a well in the pinch of salt centre and break in egg.

  • Page 124: Sauces And Preserves

    Sauces & Preserves Sauces Reheating Container size Sauces can be made in advance and reheated by MICROWAVE. Reheat on HIGH To avoid boil over always use a container at least twice the capacity of the sauce. MICROWAVE and stir halfway. Covering Microwave level DO NOT cover sauces when cooking.

  • Page 125: Tomato Sauce

    Sauces & Preserves Custard Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug Ingredients 30 ml (2tbsp) custard powder Mix together the custard powder, sugar and a little milk in 15 ml (1tbsp) sugar a jug to form a smooth paste. Blend in the remaining 575 ml (1 pt) cold milk milk, whisking well.
  • Page 126 Sauces & Preserves Chocolate Sauce Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug Ingredients 25g (1oz) butter Place butter in a jug on base of oven and melt on HIGH 75g (3oz) caster sugar MICROWAVE for 20-30 secs. Stir in sugars, cocoa 75g (3oz) soft brown sugar powder and vanilla essence.
  • Page 127 Sauces & Preserves Preserves Covering Sterilizing jars Do not cover preserves whilst cooking, apart Jam jars can be sterilized by MICROWAVE from if recommended in the recipe. ready for your jam. Half fill with water and heat them on HIGH MICROWAVE until water boils Do not seal preserving jars in your (approx.

  • Page 128: Sauces And Preserves

    Sauces & Preserves Plum Jam Makes approx. 2-2 ½ lbs jam Dish: large bowl Ingredients 675g (1 lb) plums or damsons Prick the plums and place in a large bowl with the water. ½ 200 ml (7fl.oz) water Place on base of oven and cook on MEDIUM 675g (1 lb) jam sugar MICROWAVE for 10 mins.

  • Page 129: Pastry

    Pastry Shortcrust Pastry Dish: large glass bowl Ingredients 225g (8oz) plain flour Place flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Rub the pinch salt margarine into the flour until the mixture resembles fine 100g (4oz) margarine breadcrumbs. Add enough water so that when the 45 ml (3tbsp) cold water mixture is kneaded lightly for a few seconds a firm, smooth dough is formed.
  • Page 130 Pastry Minced Beef and Onion Pie Serves 4 Dish: large casserole with lid + 20 cm (8") pie plate Accessory: no accessory then anti-spark ring + wire shelf on lower level Ingredients Combine all filling ingredients except thickening in 350g (12oz) lean minced steak casserole dish.

  • Page 131: Apple Pie

    Pastry Apple Pie Serves 4-6 Dish: 20 cm (8") pie plate Accessory: anti-spark ring + wire shelf in lower position Ingredients Preheat oven on CONVECTION 210°C. Mix together 25g (1oz) caster sugar sugar, cinnamon and sultanas. 5 ml (1tsp) cinnamon Toss apples in lemon juice.
  • Page 132 Pastry Baked Jam Roly Poly Pudding Serves 4 Dish: 1 kg (2 lb) glass loaf dish Accessory: wire shelf in lower position Ingredients 1 quantity of suet pastry Roll out pastry to approx. 23 x 32 cm (9" x 13"). Spread (see page 127) the jam over the pastry leaving 1cm ( ") border all...
  • Page 133 Pastry Lemon Meringue Pie Serves 6 Dish: 25 cm (10") flan dish Oven Accessory: wire shelf in lower position then no accessory then wire shelf in lower position Ingredients Pastry: Preheat oven on CONVECTION 210°C. Rub butter into 225g (8oz) plain flour the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs 25g (1oz) icing sugar and stir in sugar.

  • Page 134: Pastry

    Pastry Apple Strudel Serves 4 Oven Accessory: enamel shelf greased in lower position Ingredients 600g (1lb 5oz) dessert apples- Preheat the oven empty on CONVECTION 180°C. Put Granny Smith's, cored, peeled and the apples and juice into a bowl and toss together. Add roughly chopped the sugar, walnuts, sultanas, cinnamon and almonds and juice of...

  • Page 135: Desserts And Baking

    Desserts & Baking Creamy Rice Pudding Serves 4 Dish: large Round casserole dish, greased Accessory: no accessory then wire shelf in Ingredients lower position 100g (4oz) pudding rice 1 litre (1 pts) milk Mix all the ingredients together and pour into casserole 50g (2oz) caster sugar dish.
  • Page 136 Desserts & Baking Syrup Sponge Pudding Serves 4 Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) pudding basin Ingredients Place syrup or jam in base of bowl. Cream together the 75g (3oz) golden syrup or jam margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the 100g (4oz) margarine eggs gradually.
  • Page 137 Desserts & Baking Eveʼs Pudding Serves 4 Dish: shallow ovenproof dish, lightly greased Oven Accessory: no accessory then wire shelf in lower position Ingredients 500g (1lb) cooking apples, peeled, Place apple in dish with 15ml (1tbsp) of water. Cover, cored and sliced place on base of oven and cook on MEDIUM 90g (3oz) Demerara sugar MICROWAVE for 5 mins.
  • Page 138 Desserts & Baking Crème Caramel Serves 4 Dish: 15 cm (6") soufflé dish Ingredients Put water and the 100g (4oz) of sugar in a soufflé dish. 150 ml (¼ pt) water Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE 100g (4oz) caster sugar for 2 mins.
  • Page 139 Desserts & Baking Bread & Butter Pudding Serves 4 Dish: rectangular ovenproof dish Oven Accessory: no accessory then place on Ingredients wire shelf on lower level 4 Hot Cross buns sliced in half and buttered Butter the dish. Place the buttered slices of buns or or 10 slices fruit bread buttered &...
  • Page 140 Desserts & Baking Fruit Crumble Serves 4 Dish: shallow ovenproof dish Oven Accessory: no accessory then wire shelf in lower position Ingredients Layer prepared fruit in the dish. Place on base of oven 675g (1lb 8oz) fresh fruit, prepared and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 3 mins. Add (e.g.

  • Page 141: Christmas Pudding

    Desserts & Baking Christmas Pudding Serves 6-8 Dish: 1.3 litre (2 ½ pt) pudding basin lightly greased Ingredients 1 carrot, peeled and grated Place carrot in a large bowl. Place on base of oven and 1 orange, juice and grated rind of cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins.
  • Page 142 Desserts & Baking Baking Eggs Dish Size /shape The following recipes have been tested using Always use the exact dish size stated in the medium eggs. Using a different size of egg following recipes, otherwise cooking times and may affect cooking times. results will be affected.
  • Page 143 Desserts & Baking Chocolate Cake Dish: bowl, 23cm (9") round tin, greased and lined Oven Accessory: no accessory then anti-spark ring + wire shelf on lower level then no Ingredients accessory 100g (4oz) plain chocolate 100g (4oz) butter Place chocolate and butter in a bowl. Place on base of 4 eggs oven and melt on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2-3 mins.
  • Page 144 Desserts & Baking Fruity Cream-Cheese Cake Dish: 20 cm (8") round cake tin, greased and lined Oven Accessory: anti-spark ring + wire shelf in lower position Ingredients 150g (5oz) butter Cream together butter, lemon rind, cream cheese and 10 ml (2tsp) grated lemon rind sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Page 145 Desserts & Baking Banana Cake Dish: bowl, 18 cm (7") cake tin, lined with greaseproof paper Oven Accessory: no accessory then anti-spark ring + wire shelf in lower position Ingredients 1 banana, large Peel the banana and mash until smooth with the vanilla 3 ml ( tsp) vanilla flavouring flavouring.
  • Page 146 Desserts & Baking Coffee and Walnut Cake Dish: 18 cm (7") round cake tin, greased and lined Oven Accessory: anti-spark ring + wire shelf in lower position Ingredients 175g (6oz) soft margarine Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. 175g (6oz) caster sugar Gradually beat in the eggs.
  • Page 147 Desserts & Baking Pecan Sour Cream Cake Dish: 23cm (9”) cake tin, lined with greaseproof paper Oven Accessory: anti-spark ring + wire shelf in lower position Ingredients Cream together butter, essence and sugar until light and 250g (9oz) butter fluffy. Add the eggs a little at a time, beating well after 5 ml (1tsp) vanilla essence each addition.
  • Page 148 Desserts & Baking Boiled Fruit Cake Dish: bowl, 20cm (8”) cake tin, greased and lined with greaseproof paper Oven Accessory: no accessory then anti-spark ring + wire shelf in lower position Ingredients 175g (6oz) golden syrup Place syrup, margarine, milk and fruit in a bowl. Place on 150g (5oz) margarine base of oven and heat on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 150ml (¼...
  • Page 149 Desserts & Baking American Cookies Dish: 2 greased baking trays 30 x 21.5 cms (11 ½ x 8”) Oven Accessory: enamel shelf in lower position + wire shelf in upper position Ingredients Basic Cookie Dough: Preheat oven on CONVECTION 170°C. Cream together 100g (4oz) butter the butter and sugar until pale, then beat in the egg.

  • Page 150: Chocolate Brownies

    Desserts & Baking Chocolate Brownies Dish: bowl, 30x20x3.5cm (12"x 8" x 1½") tin lined with lightly buttered greaseproof paper Oven Accessory: no accessory then anti-spark ring + wire shelf in lower position Ingredients Put the plain chocolate and butter in a large bowl. Place 250g (9oz) plain chocolate on base and melt on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3-4 mins.

  • Page 151: Desserts And Baking

    Desserts & Baking Streusel Topped Fruit Muffins Makes 12 Dish: bowl, 2 x 6 hole muffin tins + 12 paper muffin cases Oven Accessory: no accessory then enamel shelf in lower position + wire shelf in upper position Ingredients Make streusel topping. Place butter in a bowl and place Streusel Topping on base of oven.

  • Page 152: Bread And Pizza

    Bread & Pizza To prove dough Prove on CONVECTION 40°C until doubled in size. The microwave is also useful for defrosting and warming frozen bread products, taking individual slices or items from the freezer as required. Standard/Whole Bread Makes 2 loaves or 12 rolls 2/12 Dish: 2 x 450g (1lb) loaf tin, lightly greased Oven Accessory: wire shelf in lower position...
  • Page 153 Bread & Pizza Focaccia Serves 4-6 Oven Accessory: greased enamel shelf in lower position Ingredients 450g (1lb) strong white bread flour In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar and salt. 1 sachets dried yeast Gradually add the warm water until you have a soft 5ml (1tsp) sugar dough.

  • Page 154: Bread And Pizza

    Bread & Pizza Pizza Alle Cipole Serves 4-6 Dish: bowl Oven Accessory: enamel shelf greased in lower position Ingredients In a large bowl combine the flour, yeast and salt. 250g (9oz) strong bread flour Add the oil and gradually add enough warm water until 5ml (1tsp) sachet dried yeast you have a soft dough.

  • Page 155: Questions And Answers

    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 NN-TKF70W White installation.

  • Page 156: 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 Longdong Road, Pudong, Shanghai, 201203, China.

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