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- Page 2 The IEC (60705) power output (watts) 850W The heating category for small packs of food Microwave symbol Your oven is rated 850 Watts (IEC 60705). When using other cookbooks remember to adjust cooking times accordingly. The symbol above, which is displayed on your oven door, indicates the heating category for your oven when cooking or reheating convenience foods.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Information Unpacking your oven Care & Cleaning Maintenance of your oven Parts of your oven Important Information Microwaving Principles Control Panels General Guidelines 11-12 Containers to use 13-14 Setting the clock Operating Instructions 15-17 Auto Weight Defrost Defrosting Guidelines Defrosting Charts Auto Weight Cooking 21-22... -
Page 4: Safety Information
Panasonic Dealer. Do not plug your oven in via an extension cable as this can be dangerous. It is important to plug HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE the oven directly into a wall socket. -
Page 5: Unpacking Your Oven
Unpacking your oven Examine Your Oven Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notify dealer immediately if unit is damaged. Do NOT install if unit is damaged. Guarantee Your receipt is your guarantee, please keep safely. -
Page 6: Care & 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. -
Page 7: Maintenance Of Your Oven
Oven light The oven lamp must be replaced by a service technician trained by Panasonic. DO NOT attempt to remove the outer casing from the oven. Selected spares and accessories These may be ordered direct;... -
Page 8: Parts Of Your Oven
Parts of your oven 1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller 6. The Glass Turntable can rotate in either Ring and Glass Turntable in place. direction. The maximum weight that can be placed on the turntable is 3 Kg (6 lb 10 oz) 2. -
Page 9: Important Information
Important information – read carefully Safety Foods low in moisture If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Take care when heating foods low in moisture, Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed in eg bread items, chocolate, popcorn, biscuits order to stifle any flames. - Page 10 Important information – read carefully Lids Standing time. Always remove the lids of jars and Standing time refers to the period at the end containers and takeaway food containers of cooking or reheating when food is left before you microwave them. If you donʼt then before being eaten, ie.
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Page 11: Microwaving Principles
Microwaving principles Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with radar in World War II. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and from manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and car phones. -
Page 12: Control Panels
Control panels NN-SD279S / NN-SD269M / NN-SD259W* (1) Display Window (2) Auto Weight Reheat Programs (3) Auto Weight Defrost Programs (4) Auto Weight Cook Programs (5) Time / Weight Selection dial (6) Microwave Power Levels (7) Delay/Stand pad (8) Clock pad... -
Page 13: General Guidelines
General guidelines Standing time Piercing Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require standing time (inside or outside of the oven) after cook ing, to allow heat to finish con ducting to cook the centre completely. Wrap meat joints and jacket potatoes in aluminium foil while standing. -
Page 14: General Guidelines
General guidelines Shape Arranging Even shapes cook evenly. Food cooks better Individual foods e.g. chicken portions or chops, by microwave when in a round container rather should be placed on a dish so that the thicker than square. parts are towards the outside. Checking food Starting temperature The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat... -
Page 15: 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 Result con tainer is suitable for use in If the dish is suitable for your microwave, check by the micro waving, it will remain follow ing test:... - Page 16 Containers to use Plastic Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use, but do not use for cooking foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that require long cooking times e.g. brown rice. Only use Tupperware ® containers if they are designed for microwave use.
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Page 17: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock When the oven is first plugged in “88:88” appears in display window. • Enter the time by turning the Time/ Weight • Press Clock Pad • Press Clock once. The colon dial. The time appears in the display and the Pad. -
Page 18: Using The Delay/ Stand Feature
Using the delay/ stand feature The Delay/Stand Pad is used as a timing pad either before, during or after a cooking program (up to 9 hours). When the Delay/Stand Pad is selected with a time, there is no microwave power in the oven during this time. -
Page 19: Microwave Cooking And Defrosting
Microwave cooking and defrosting The glass turntable must always be in position when using the oven. Wattage High 1 Press 850 Watts Medium 2 Presses 600 Watts 1 Press 440 Watts Simmer 2 Presses 250 Watts Defrost 1 Press 270 Watts Warm 2 Presses 100 Watts... -
Page 20: Auto Weight Defrost
Auto weight defrost This feature allows you to defrost bread, meat items and joints of meat automatically once you have entered in the weight of the food. • Set the Weight of the food by • Select desired program. • Press Start. using the Time/Weight Dial. -
Page 21: Defrosting Guidelines
Defrosting guidelines For best results: 1. Place foods in a suitable container. Meat joints and chickens should be placed on an upturned saucer or on a plastic rack if you have one. 2. Check food during defrosting, as foods vary in their defrosting speed. 3. -
Page 22: Defrosting Charts
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. -
Page 23: Auto Weight Cooking
Auto weight reheat / cook programs This feature allows you to reheat or cook foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the Microwave power level then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of food and then just enter the weight. The weight is entered in grams. •... - Page 24 Auto weight reheat programs Reheat pasta meal (300-1500g) This program is for reheating a pasta style convenience meal that can be stirred. Foods must be in a suitable single section microwaveable container and have the film pierced. Place on turntable, press the Auto Reheat pad three times.
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Page 25: Cooking And Reheating Guidelines
Cooking and reheating guidelines Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. MINCE PIES - CAUTION Meals can be brought back to serving temperature in just REMEMBER even if the pastry minutes and will taste freshly cooked and NOT leftover. is cold to the touch, the filling will Always check food is piping hot and return to oven if be piping hot and will warm the... -
Page 26: 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. The IEC (60705) Heating category 850W power output (watts) Your oven is Heating Category E and this is The heating category displayed on the front of your oven door. - Page 27 Reheating charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level Select (approx) PASTRY PRODUCTS - PRECOOKED - N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base. Chicken Pie 480 g HIGH ⁄ mins. Cornish Pasty 255 g (1) HIGH ⁄...
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Page 28: Reheating/Cooking Charts
Cooking charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level Select (approx) BACON – from raw 2-3 mins or 40-50 Place on microwave safe rack or Rashers 130 g (4) HIGH secs per rasher. plate on turntable. BEANS & PULSES – should be pre-soaked (except lentils) HIGH 12 mins. - Page 29 Cooking charts Time to Weight/ Power Food Select Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) FISH – FROZEN from raw HIGH 5 mins. Haddock Fillets 380 g (4) Place in microwave safe dish. Add 30 ml +MED 5-6 mins. of liquid. Cover and place on turntable. Whole 450 g (2) HIGH...
- Page 30 Cooking charts Time to Weight/ Power Food Select Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) FRESH VEGETABLES – Place in shallow microwave safe dish. Green Beans 450 g HIGH 7-8 mins. Beetroot 450 g HIGH 10-12 mins. Broccoli + Cauliflower - 450 g HIGH 7-8 mins.
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Page 31: Recipes
Soup and snacks ngredients Cream of Mushroom Soup Serves 4 25 g (1oz) butter 1 small onion, chopped Dish: large bowl 600 ml (1pt) hot chicken stock 1. Place the butter and chopped onion in a large bowl. 225 g (8oz) button mushrooms, sliced Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins or until bouquet garni soft. -
Page 32: Meat And Poultry
Meat and poultry ngredients Lamb in a Spicy Cream and Almond Sauce 3-4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cm ( ”) piece fresh ginger, grated Serves 4 50 g (2 oz) ground almonds Dish: Large casserole dish 45 ml (3 tbsp) water 1. - Page 33 ngredients Pork with Sweet & Sour Sauce 225 g (8oz) pork fillet, diced Sweet & Sour Sauce: Dish: small casserole dish Serves 2 15 ml (1tbsp) oil 1. Place pork in dish, cover and cook on LOW power 1 small carrot cut into matchsticks for 7-9 mins.
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Page 34: Fish Curry
Fish RRANGING IQUID OISE Thin fillets of fish i.e. plaice, Fresh fish should always be During cooking, popping should be rolled up prior to sprinkled with 30ml (2tbsp) of sounds may be heard. This is cooking to avoid overcooking water, lemon juice or white due to moisture trapped on the thinner outside edge wine. - Page 35 Vegetables ngredients Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto 40 g (1 oz) dried Cep mushrooms 50 g (2oz) butter Dish: 3 litre (6pt) casserole dish Serves 4 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1. Soak mushrooms in 300 ml (1/2pt) warm water 1 small onion, finely chopped 2.
- Page 36 Desserts / Cakes Ingredients Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding 150 g (5oz) self-raising flour pinch of salt Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) pudding basin Serves 4 50 g (2oz) caster sugar 50 g (2oz) suet 1. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour and salt. 1 egg Stir in the sugar and suet.
- Page 37 ngredients Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce 200 g (7 oz) fresh dates, stoned and finely chopped 175 g (6 oz) self-raising flour Dish: Individual microwave proof moulds Serves 4 5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder 1. Pour 175 ml (6 fl. oz) boiling water over the chopped 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence dates and set aside to cool.
- Page 38 Sauces ngredients Custard 30 ml (2tbsp) custard powder 15 ml (1tbsp) sugar 600 ml (1pt) cold milk Dish: 1 litre (2pt) jug 1. Mix together the custard powder, sugar and a little milk to form a smooth paste. 2. Blend in the remaining milk, whisking well. 3.
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Page 39: 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. - Page 40 F00039C80BP...