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Operating Instructions and Cookery Book Microwave & Grill Oven Model No: NN-K189M NN-K179W NN-K109W For domestic use only Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference...
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After checking the progress of the foods for model NN-K109M, cooking will restart when the oven door is closed. For NN-K189M / NN-K179W, after closing oven door press start. Failure to follow the instructions given in this Cookbook and Operating Instructions, may affect the recipe result and in some instances may be dangerous.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be cover can be purchased from your local connected to the terminal in the plug which is Panasonic Dealer. marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN. HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE When this oven is installed it should be easy to...
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 the dealer immediately if unit is damaged. Do NOT install if unit is damaged. Guarantee Your receipt is your guarantee, please keep safe.
Caution: Hot surfaces Hot Surfaces allowed to operate the oven under supervision. Ensure that children do not Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents touch the hot outer casing after operation on the cabinet and the oven door, will get of the oven. hot during COMBINATION and GRILLING.
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.
NOT attempt to remove the outer casing from the oven. Selected Spares and Accessories These may be ordered direct; on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Care Centre 0844 8443868. Most major credit and debit cards accepted. Ensure you quote...
Parts of Your Oven 1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller 7. While cooking by MICROWAVE or Ring and Glass Turntable in place. COMBINATION the turntable may vibrate. 2. Only use the Glass Turntable specifically This will not affect cooking performance. designed for this oven.
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 or turn TIMER/WEIGHT in fats or sugar, eg. jam, mince pies, must SELECT dial back to zero position and leave the not be over heated.
Important Information – Read Carefully Deep Fat Frying. Keeping Your Oven Clean. Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your oven. It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is wiped out regularly. Use Meat Thermometer. warm soapy water, squeeze the cloth out Use a meat thermometer to check the well and use to remove any grease or food...
Microwaving Principles Important Notes The dish used to cook or Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat the food will get reheat food since early experiments with radar in World War II. warm during cooking, as the Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both heat conducts from the naturally and from manmade sources.
(6) Auto Weight Microwave Programs Grill Setting (7) Auto Weight Combination Programs (8) Auto Weight Defrost Pad Beep Sound (NN-K189M/NN-K179W only): (9) Timer /Clock Pad When a pad is touched correctly a beep will be (10) Weight Selection Pads heard. If a pad is touched and no beep is...
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 the centre of the food to cook through completely. Wrap meat joints and jacket potatoes in aluminium foil while standing.
General Guidelines CHECKING FOOD SHAPE Even shapes cook evenly. Food cooks better by microwave when in a round container rather than square. It is essential that food is checked during and after a recommended cooking time, even if an AUTO PROGRAM has been used (just as you would check food cooked in a conven tional STARTING TEMPERATURE oven).
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 If the dish is suitable for in your microwave, check by micro waving, it will remain the follow ing test:...
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Containers to use PLASTIC Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use. Only use Tupperware ® containers if they are designed for microwave use. Do not use Melamine as it will scorch. Do not use plastic for cooking foods high in sugar or fat or foods that require long cooking times e.g.
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting for NN-K109W The glass turntable must always be in position when using the oven. Wattage 700 Watts High 600 Watts Medium 360 Watts 270 Watts Defrost 200 Watts Warm • Set cooking time by turning • Turn dial to select power level.
Setting the Clock for NN-K189M and NN-K179W When the oven is first plugged in “88:88” appears in display window. eg. 11.25pm Press five times Press eleven times (to set 1 mins.) (to set hours) Press twice (to set 10 mins.) •...
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting for NN-K189M and NN-K179W The glass turntable must always be in position when using the oven. Wattage 700 Watts High 1 Press 270 Watts Defrost 2 Presses 600 Watts Medium 3 Presses 440 Watts 4 Presses...
7. After turning, return food to the oven and close door. For NN-K109W grill mode will restart when the oven door is closed. For NN-K189M/NN-K179W after closing oven door, press START. The oven display will continue to count down the remaining grilling time. It is quite safe to open the oven door at any time to check the progress of the food as it is grilling.
• Set cooking time by turning timer dial. If combination position door is already closed cooking time will begin immediately. NN-K189M/NN-K179W only • Press combination pad to select • Select cooking time. Time • Press Start. level. The combination indicator can be set up to 90 minutes.
Auto Weight Defrost NN-K189M/NN-K179W This feature allows you to defrost bread, meat items and joints of meat automatically once you have entered in the weight of the food. • Select desired program. • Set Weight using the Up and • Press Start.
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.
Defrosting Time per 450g (1lb) Standing Meat Method Time NN-K179W/ NN-K109W NN-K189M Place in a suitable dish or on an Beef/Lamb/Pork 10-12 mins. 7-9 mins. upturned saucer or use a rack. Turn 60 mins. Joint 450g (1lb) 3-4 times. Shield.
Auto Weight Cook Programs for NN-K189M/NN-K179W This feature allows you to cook or reheat foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the microwave power level and / or combination level then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of food and then just enter the weight. The weight is entered in grams.
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Chilled meal 200g - 800g To reheat a chilled convenience meal that can be stirred. Foods must be in a suitable shallow microwaveable container and have the film pierced. Select program (1 press of micro cook pad), enter weight and press start. Stir halfway. After cooking allow to stand for 1 minute.
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Jacket Potatoes 200g - 1000g To cook jacket potatoes with a crispier, drier skin. Choose medium sized potatoes 200-250g (7-9oz) for best results. Wash and dry potatoes and prick with a fork several times. Place directly on Wire Rack on turntable. Select program (1 press of combi cook pad).
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 is minutes and will taste freshly cooked and NOT leftover. cold to the touch, the filling will be Always check food is piping hot and return to oven if piping hot and will warm the...
Do not cover. If using grill mode, use HIGH 15 secs. heatproof plate. Grill K189 ⁄ mins. Grill K109 1-2 mins. For NN-K189M/NN-K179W use grill Rolls level 1 (High Grill). HIGH 30-40 secs. Grill K189 3-4 mins. Grill K109 2-3 mins.
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Combi* K109 20-21 mins. *For NN-K189M / NN-K179W use combi level 2. POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they cannot be stirred.
Turn halfway. Combi* K109 19-20 mins. *For NN-K189M / NN-K179W use combi level 2. POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they cannot be stirred. The...
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HIGH 11-12 mins. turntable. *For NN-K189M / NN-K179W use combi level 2. POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they cannot be stirred. The...
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Grill** K109 13-14 mins. *For NN-K189M / NN-K179W use combi level 2. **For NN-K189M / NN-K178W use grill level 1. (High Grill). POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they cannot be stirred. The...
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Cooking Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level Select (approx) FRESH VEGETABLES – Place in shallow microwave safe dish. Green Beans 450 g HIGH 7-8 mins. Beetroot 250 g HIGH 10-12 mins. Broccoli + Cauliflower - florets 450 g HIGH 8 mins.
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.
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.
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For NN-K109W cook on MEDIUM for 3 mins then Combination for 18 mins. For NN-K189M and NN-K179W cook on Combination level 2 for 18-20 mins. Turn halfway. Serve hot with the sauce for dipping.
Fish Arranging Liquid Noise 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.
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3. Stir in 50 g (2oz) grated cheese. Pour the sauce over the cauliflower. Top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs. 4. Place casserole on glass turntable and cook on Combination power. For NN-K109W, 6-8 mins. For NN-K189M / NN-K179W use Combination level 2 for 7-8 mins or until golden brown.
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Desserts / Cakes Ingredients Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding Serves 4 150 g (5oz) self-raising flour pinch of salt 50 g (2oz) caster sugar Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) pudding basin 50 g (2oz) suet 1. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour and salt. 1 egg Stir in the sugar and suet.
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2. Stir in the oats and raisins. Press into dish. Place dish on glass turntable and cook on Combination power. For NN-K109W, 4-5 mins. For NN-K189M / NN- K179W use Combination level 2 for 5-7 mins. or until firm. Allow to cool slightly then cut into 8 pieces.
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Sauces ngredients Custard 30 ml (2tbsp) custard power 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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