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- Page 1 O O K E R Y O O K & O P E R A T I N G N S T R U C T I O N S : NN-GD556 / NN-GD566 / NN-GD546 O D E L S...
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Page 2: Standard Conversion Chart
(Opens 3 days a week) COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108 – 450ml Customer Care Centre 08705 357357 – 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
Welcome to Panasonic Microwave Cooking CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven. Safety Information Even if this is not your first microwave oven, do please read the opening Unpacking your oven chapters of this cookbook to achieve perfect results every time. -
Page 4: Safety Information
L or coloured RED. omitted. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. When this oven is installed it should be easy to isolate the appliance from the electricity supply by pulling out the plug or operating a circuit HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE breaker. -
Page 5: Unpacking Your Oven
Before using your oven 1. Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the 6. Before Use (NN-GD556/GD566) oven door will get hot during COMBINATION and GRILLING, take Before using COMBINATION or GRILL function for the first time... -
Page 6: Care And Cleaning
GRILL or COMBINATION. If surface of the oven with mild detergent and hot water then dry your oven has a stainless steel lining (models NN-GD556 or with a clean cloth. The roller ring may be washed in mild soapy NN-GD566) stubborn spots inside the oven can be removed by water. -
Page 7: Parts Of Your Oven
Parts of Your Oven 1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass 7. While cooking by MICROWAVE or COMBINATION, turntable may Turntable in place. vibrate. This will not affect cooking performance. 2. Only use the Glass Turntable specifically designed for this oven. 8. -
Page 8: Important Information
Important Information – Read Carefully Safety 4. Boiled Eggs. Eggs in their shell and whole hard- If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel pad and boiled eggs should not be heated in leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. microwave ovens since they may Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or the circuit explode even after microwave heating... -
Page 9: Important Information
Important Information – Read Carefully 9. Meat Thermometer. 13. Keeping Your Oven Clean. Use a meat thermometer to check the It is essential for the safe operation of degree of cooking of roasts and poultry the oven that it is wiped out regularly. only when meat has been removed from Use warm soapy water, squeeze the the microwave. -
Page 10: Microwaving Principles
Microwaving Principles IMPORTANT NOTES Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food The dish used to cook or reheat the since early experiments with RADAR in World War II. Microwaves are food will get warm during cooking, as present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and from manmade the heat conducts from the food. -
Page 11: General Guidelines
General Guidelines PIERCING The skin or membrane on some foods will cause steam to build up during cooking. These STANDING TIME foods must be pierced or a strip of skin should be peeled off before cooking to allow the steam to escape. -
Page 12: Shape
DISH SIZE QUANTITY SPACING SHAPE Follow the dish sizes given in the Small quantities cook faster than Foods cook more quickly and Even shapes cook evenly. Food recipes, as these affect the large quantities, also small evenly if spaced apart. NEVER cooks better by microwave when cooking and reheating times. -
Page 13: 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 When unsure that a cooking container Result is suitable for use in your microwave, If the dish is suitable for microwaving, it check by the following test: will remain cool, whilst the water in the... - Page 14 PLASTIC CLING FILM Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use, but do not use for cooking Microwave foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that require long cooking times e.g. brown rice. cling film can Only use Tupperware be used for ®...
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Page 15: Control Panel
Control Panel NN-GD556/NN-GD566 NN-GD546* Display Window Microwave Power Setting Turbo Reheat Pad Grill Setting Combination Pad Auto Weight Defrost Programs Delay/Stand Pad: This can be used to delay a cooking program for up to 9 hrs 90 mins., or used to time or for standing (non-cooking) time. -
Page 16: Operating Instructions
Let’s Start to Use your Oven NN-GD566/ Plug in NN-GD556/ Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to NN-GD546* read your operating instructions. Press Clock Pad Set clock as a 12hr clock. Set time using Time/Weight Dial. Press clock pad again. -
Page 17: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock Press Clock Pad Turn Time/Weight Dial Press Clock Pad ● ● ● “SET TIME” will appear in the display window, Enter time of day by using the Time/Weight Colon stops blinking. Time of day is now locked and the colon starts to blink. - Page 18 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 Start. ● Press the pad. Select Cooking time using Time/Weight Dial (Max 30 minutes).
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Page 19: Auto Weight Defrost
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting ACCESSORY TO USE: When using your oven on MICROWAVE Foods reheated or cooked by only, the glass turntable provided must MICROWAVE only are normally covered always be in position. DO NOT attempt with a lid or cling film, unless otherwise to use microwave only with any metal stated. -
Page 20: Auto Weight Defrost Programs
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 or pounds and ounces using the appropriate pads (See page 17). -
Page 21: Defrosting Guidelines
Defrosting Guidelines By selecting the DEFROST power level, standing stages there is not any TIPS from the microwave power pad, and microwave power in the oven, although setting a time, you can defrost food in the light will remain on and the turntable 1 Check foods during your microwave. - Page 22 Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & Time 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. Meat Defrosting Time Method...
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Page 23: Grilling
Using the Grill There are 3 GRILL settings: High, Medium and Low. • Select GRILL power Press once for Grill 1 • Select Cooking Time using • Press Start. (High), twice for Grill 2 (Medium) or Time/Weight Dial (Max. 99 three times for Grill 3 (Low). -
Page 24: Combination Cooking
Combination Cooking There are 3 GRILL settings: High, Medium and Low. Press Combination Select GRILL power. Press this pad until Set cooking time Press Start Pad. ● ● ● ● ● pad. Press once for Grill 1 the power you require using Time/Weight (High), twice for Grill 2 appears in the display... - Page 25 Combination Cooking Some foods should be cooked on CONTAINERS TO USE CAUTION: Combination without using the Grill DO NOT use plastic MICROWAVE Rack or Panacrunch Pan i.e. roasts, containers on Combination Programs Take care to use oven gloves when gratins, crumbles and puddings. The (unless suitable for combination removing dishes from the oven –...
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Page 26: Panacrunch Pan
(pages 31-39). ◆ The pan is dishwasher safe. Panacrunch Auto Weight Programs (NN-GD556/GD566/GD546) on pages 27 and 29. It is necessary to preheat the Panacrunch Pan for the Panacrunch Programs. To perform this operation, use the following sequence:- Press START. -
Page 27: Nn-Gd556/Gd566/Gd546
Select the category of food and then just enter the weight. The weight can be entered in grams or pounds and ounces. The NN-GD556 and the NN-GD566 have fourteen programs, and the NN-GD546 has eleven programs. - Page 28 Auto Weight Cook Programs for NN-GD556/NN-GD566 Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Programs 1-4 use Microwave power only, Programs 5-14 use Combination of Grill and Microwave. Place food off centre, unless stated otherwise. 1 Curry...
- Page 29 Auto Weight Panacrunch Programs for NN-GD556/NN-GD566 Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Programs 5-14 use Combination of Grill and Microwave. 9 Jacket Potatoes 10 Frozen Potato Products To cook jacket potatoes choose medium To cook FROZEN potato products. eg.
- Page 30 Auto Weight Cook Programs for NN-GD546 Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Programs 1-4 use Microwave power only, Programs 5-11 use Combination of Grill and Microwave. Place food off centre, unless stated otherwise. 1 Curry 2 Chinese This program is for reheating a chilled This program is for reheating a chilled...
- Page 31 Auto Weight Cook Programs for NN-GD546 Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Programs 5-11 use Combination of Grill and Microwave. 6 Chilled Crispy Top 5 Chicken Portions For reheating and browning chilled cooked For cooking and browning fresh chicken purchased savoury dishes eg.
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Page 32: Cooking & Reheating Guidelines
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be brought MINCE PIES - CAUTION back to serving temperature in just minutes and will taste freshly cooked and NOT REMEMBER even if the pastry is cold leftover. -
Page 33: Reheating Charts
Reheating Charts The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size etc. HEATING CATEGORY Your oven is Heating Category E and this is displayed on the front of The IEC (60705) power 900W your oven door. - Page 34 Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Quantity Level Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines CANNED PUDDINGS Creamed Rice 425 g HIGH mins. Place in a microwave safe bowl on turntable. Cover. Sponge Pudding 300 g HIGH 2 mins. CANNED VEGETABLES – Drain where appropriate Carrots, whole 410 g HIGH...
- Page 35 Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Quantity Level Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines PASTRY PRODUCTS - PRECOOKED - N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base. Allow 5 mins. standing time. HIGH 2 mins. Place on heat proof plate on turntable. Do not cover. Beef &...
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Page 36: Reheating Charts
Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Quantity Level Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines PURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS - CHILLED N.B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized microwave safe dish. Plastic dishes designed for microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care. Cauliflower Cheese 450 g HIGH... -
Page 37: Cooking Charts
Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Approx. Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines BREAD – Frozen Part-baked rolls 340 g (6) Combi: Grill 1 + SIMMER Place on heatproof plate on turntable. Part-baked Garlic Baguette 325 g (2) Combi: Grill 1 + SIMMER BACON –... - Page 38 Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Approx. Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines EGGS – Poached. Water 45 ml HIGH 50 secs. • Place in a small bowl and heat for 1st cooking time. MEDIUM 30 secs. • Add egg (medium sized). Water 90 ml HIGH...
- Page 39 Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Approx. Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines LAMB – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 46. Chops 400 g (4) MEDIUM Place in microwave safe dish or rack on turntable. Cover. or Combi:Grill 1 + SIMMER Pre-heat pan* Brush chops with oil.
- Page 40 Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Approx. Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines PORRIDGE – N.B. Use a large bowl. 1 serving cup oats HIGH Add 1 cup of water or milk. Stir halfway. 2 servings 1 cup oats HIGH Add 2 cups of water or milk.
- Page 41 Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Approx. Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines Brussel Sprouts 450 g HIGH Cabbage – sliced 450 g HIGH Carrots 450 g HIGH Cauliflower – florets 450 g HIGH Celery 450 g HIGH Corn on the Cob 450 g HIGH Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) water.
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Page 42: Decreasing Recipes
Increasing and Decreasing Recipes INCREASING RECIPES for 4 servings will become 40 mins. on MEDIUM power for 6 servings. • To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, increase each ingredient listed by half. To double the quantity, simply double every •... -
Page 43: Soups And Starters
Soups and Starters Aubergine with Creamy Mushroom Sauce ngredients Serves 4 2 aubergines sea salt 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil Oven Accessory: glass turntable and grill rack Sauce: 1. Slice each aubergine into thick slices lengthways. 200 ml carton crème frâiche 285 g jar mushroom antipasto, drained 2. - Page 44 Stuffed Croissants ngredients Serves 4 100 g (4 oz) tasty grated cheese 100 g (4 oz) smoked ham, diced 1 tomato, deseeded and chopped Dish: dinner plate 60 ml (4 tbsp) sour cream 1. Combine all the filling ingredients in a bowl. 15 ml (1 tbsp) mayonnaise 10 ml (2 tsp) wholegrain mustard 2.
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Page 45: Fish
Fish WHOLE FISH Fish cooks very well by microwave as it For fish with a strong odour, eliminate the If cooking 2 whole fish together, they should stays moist and the lingering fish smells left smell after cooking by placing 600 ml (1 pt) be arranged head to tail for even cooking. - Page 46 Tuna Fish Cakes ngredients Serves 4 350 g (12 oz) potatoes 25 g (1 oz) butter 1 small onion, finely chopped Oven Accessory: glass turntable and then grill rack 200 g (7 oz) can tuna, drained 1. Cook potatoes with 45 ml (3 tbsp) water, covered on HIGH power for 6-8 mins. or until 1 egg, hardboiled, chopped cooked.
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Page 47: Fish
Fish Balti ngredients Serves 4 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 1 onion, finely chopped 175 g (6 oz) okra, topped and tailed Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole dish 1 green pepper, deseeded and sliced 1. Place the oil and onion in a large bowl. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins. or until 30 ml (2 tbsp) Balti curry paste the onion is softened. -
Page 48: Meat And Poultry
Meat and Poultry Guidelines DEFROSTED JOINTS STANDING TIME TURNING If the meat has previously been frozen, Meat and poultry require a minimum of Joints and poultry should be turned over ensure it is properly thawed before cooking 15 mins. STANDING TIME wrapped in halfway through cooking. - Page 49 Belgian Beef Casserole ngredients Serves 4 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) braising steak, cubed 2 large onions, sliced thinly 1 clove garlic, crushed Dish: large casserole with lid 30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned flour 1. Combine all the casserole ingredients in dish. Cover with lid and cook on HIGH power for 15 ml (1 tbsp) brown sugar 10 mins.
- Page 50 Steak and Kidney Pudding ngredients Serves 4 Filling: 350 g (12 oz) braising steak, cubed 100 g (4 oz) kidney, cubed Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) casserole + 1.2 litre (2 pt) pudding basin 30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned flour 1.
- Page 51 Paprika Pork Casserole ngredients Serves 4 15 ml (1 tbsp) sunflower oil 450 g (1 lb) pork, cubed 1 onion, sliced Dish: large casserole 1 clove garlic, crushed 1. Place all the ingredients except the cornflour and crème frâiche in a large bowl. Cover and 1 green pepper, deseeded and cut into strips cook on HIGH power for 10 mins.
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Page 52: Pasta And Rice
Pasta and Rice Pesto Spaghetti ngredients Serves 4 275 g (10 oz) spaghetti 400 g (14 oz) new potatoes, cubed 225 g (8 oz) green beans, halved Dish: large casserole 120 g (4 oz) tub fresh pesto 1. Place spaghetti in a large bowl, add 1 litre (1 pt) of boiling water, cover and cook on HIGH olive oil, for drizzling power for 8-9 mins. - Page 53 Kedgeree ngredients Serves 2 175 g (6 oz) easycook brown rice 450 ml ( pt) hot chicken stock 450 g (1 lb) smoked haddock Dish: large casserole 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice 1. Place the rice and chicken stock in casserole, cover and cook on HIGH power for 1 medium onion, chopped 15-17 mins.
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Page 54: Cheese And Egg Dishes
Cheese and Egg Dishes QUICHES PIERCING BOILED EGGS IN SHELLS Always cook quiches on SIMMER power to Always pierce egg yolk and white to stop Never attempt to cook a boiled egg by avoid curdling the egg filling. them exploding when cooking in a microwave. - Page 55 Summer Vegetable Flan ngredients Serves 6 250g (9 oz) shortcrust pastry 150 g (5 oz) courgettes 175 g (6 oz) broccoli Dish: 23 cm (9”) flan dish 50 g (2 oz) peas 1. Line flan dish with pastry, prick with a fork. Cook on Combination: GRILL 1 and MEDIUM 175 g (6 oz) asparagus power for 4 mins.
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Page 56: Vegetables/Vegetarian
Vegetables and Vegetarian • Root vegetables. i.e. carrots, swede, • Cabbage should be shredded and • If cooking potatoes with other vegetables, should be cut into slices, strips or cubes. cooked by power and time. only cook with other ROOT vegetables. •... - Page 57 Crispy Toast Topped Ratatouille ngredients Serves 4 225 g (8 oz) aubergine, roughly chopped 225 g (8 oz) courgette, roughly chopped 1 yellow pepper, roughly chopped Dish: shallow dish 1 red pepper, roughly chopped 1. Combine all the ingredients in a casserole dish, apart from the baguette and the cheese. 2 large garlic cloves 397 g can chopped tomatoes 2.
- Page 58 Stuffed Sweet Potatoes ngredients Serves 4 2 medium sweet potatoes 1 large tomato, sliced 50 g (2 oz) spicy sausage, sliced Oven Accessory: glass turntable then grill rack 30 ml (2 tbsp) coriander, chopped Dish: shallow heatproof dish 75 g (3 oz) cheddar cheese, grated 1.
- Page 59 Vegetable Enchiladas ngredients Serves 4 Tomato Sauce: 1 ⁄ green pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped Dish: 20 x 25cm (8 x 10”) shallow dish 1 clove garlic, crushed 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 1. Combine the green pepper, onion, garlic and oil in a bowl. Cover and cook on HIGH power 397 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes for 3-5 mins.
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Page 60: Puddings And Desserts
Puddings and Desserts Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding ngredients Serves 4 150 g (5 oz) self-raising flour pinch of salt 50 g (2 oz) caster sugar Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) pudding basin 50 g (2 oz) suet 1. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour and salt. Stir in the sugar and suet. 1 egg 150 ml ( ⁄... - Page 61 Baked Lemon Cheesecake ngredients Serves 8 75 g (3 oz) butter 175 g (6 oz) digestive biscuits, crushed 5 ml (1 tsp) cinnamon Dish: 20 cm (8”) deep pyrex dish, greased Filling: 1. Melt butter on HIGH power for 1-2 mins. or until melted. Stir in biscuits and cinnamon. Press 175 g (6 oz) cream cheese into base of dish.
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Page 62: Sauces
Sauces CONTAINER SIZE STIRRING – IMPORTANT POWER LEVEL Always use a container or jug at least twice Most sauces require HIGH Power for Sauces/gravy should be thoroughly stirred the capacity of the sauce, to avoid boiling cooking. Sauces containing eggs should be before, during and after cooking, to avoid over. -
Page 63: Baking
Baking Guidelines DISH SHAPE CONSISTENCY MIXING/BEATING Ring moulds are ideal for baking cakes in, Generally cakes to be cooked by microwave Cakes cooked by microwave need to be well especially dense cakes. They help prevent should have a softer consistency than those mixed, but not over beaten. - Page 64 Chewy Flapjacks ngredients Makes: 8 slices 75 g (3 oz) butter or margarine 30 ml (2 tbsp) golden syrup 75 g (3 oz) light brown sugar Dish: 20 cm (8”) round flan dish 150 g (5 oz) porridge oats 1. Place butter, syrup and sugar in a bowl and cook on HIGH power for 1-2 mins. or until 50 g (2 oz) raisins melted.
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Page 65: Preserves
Preserves STERILIZING JARS DISH SIZE DO NOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE TO STERILIZE BABIES’ BOTTLES. Always use a very large pyrex bowl. DO NOT Jam jars can be sterilized by microwave attempt to use jam pans or saucepans in your ready for your jams. Half fill with water and DO NOT SEAL PRESERVING JARS IN microwave. -
Page 66: Building-In Your Oven
In case of fitting into an oven normal? microwave oven. This interference housing, please use Panasonic’s is similar to the interference caused Trim Kit by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryers, etc. It does... -
Page 67: Information On Disposal
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. -
Page 68: Index
Index Cling Film..................9, 12 Clock, setting the time ...............15 Adapting Recipes................40 Combination cooking ..............22-23 Apples, poached/stewed..............36 Containers to use................. 11-12 Arcing....................7 Control Panel ..................13 Auto weight cooking ..............24-29 Cooking Charts................35-39 Auto weight defrosting ..............17-18 Custard ..................... - Page 69 Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce ........58 Lemon Brûleé ................59 Kedgeree ..................51 Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding ............ 58 Reheating guidelines..............30 Lamb guidelines..................46 Reheating Charts................ 31-34 cooking charts................37 Rice, cooking ..................38 Chops .................... 37 Lamb Casserole................49 Lamb in a spicy cream &...
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