Panasonic NNE255 Cookery Book & Operating Instructions
Panasonic NNE255 Cookery Book & Operating Instructions

Panasonic NNE255 Cookery Book & Operating Instructions

Microwave for models: nne255; nne225; nne205; nne235

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  • Page 1 E205 E255 E225 E235 For Models:...
  • Page 2 Instructions, may affect the recipe result and in some instances may be dangerous. ☎ Customer Care Centre 08705 357357 Selected Spares and Accessories: Order direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Care Centre number above. For Cookery Advice call: 01344 862108 Alternatively visit our web site at www.cooking-corner.co.uk...
  • Page 3 Technical Specifications Rated Voltage: 230 V 50 Hz Operating Frequency: 2,450 MHz Input Power: Microwave 1100 W Output Power: Microwave 800 W (IEC-60705) Outer Dimensions: 455 mm (W) x 315 mm (D) x 260 mm (H) Oven Cavity Dimensions: 315 mm (W) x 294 mm (D) x 203 mm (H) Weight: 10.5 Kg Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Information ..........2 Unpacking your oven .
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    The wire which is coloured BLUE must be face of the plug. A replacement fuse cover connected to the terminal in the plug which is can be purchased from your local Panasonic marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. Dealer.
  • Page 6: Unpacking Your Oven

    Unpacking your oven Placement of your oven 1. Examine Your Oven 1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable Unpack oven, remove all packing material, surface 850mm above floor level. For and examine the oven for any damage such proper operation, the oven must have as dents, broken door latches or cracks in sufficient air flow.
  • Page 7: 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 8: Maintenance Of Your Oven

    NOT attempt to remove the outer casing from the oven. 4. Selected Spares and Accessories These may be ordered direct; on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Care Centre 08705 357357. Most major credit and debit cards accepted. Ensure...
  • Page 9: Parts Of Your Oven

    Parts of Your Oven 1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller to stop moving, it will automatically rotate Assembly and Glass Turntable in place. in the opposite direction. This is normal. Open oven door, reposition the food and 2.
  • Page 10: Important Information

    Important Information – Read Carefully Safety 4. Boiled Eggs. If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Eggs in their shell and Stop/Cancel pad or turn TIMER SELECT Dial whole hard-boiled eggs back to zero position and leave the door closed should not be heated in in order to stifle any flames.
  • Page 11 Important Information – Read Carefully 9. Meat Thermometer. 12. Standing Time. Use a meat thermometer Standing time refers to check the degree of to the period at the cooking of roasts and end of cooking or poultry only when meat reheating when food has been removed from is left before being...
  • Page 12: Microwaving Principles

    Microwaving Principles IMPORTANT NOTES The dish used to cook or Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook reheat the food will get and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in warm during cooking, as World War II. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere the heat conducts from the all the time, both naturally and from manmade sources.
  • Page 13: Control Panels

    Control Panels NN-E205 / NN-E235* NN-E255 / NN-E225* (10) (11) Display Window Microwave Power/Defrost Microwave Power Levels Selection dial Time Pads Timer Auto Weight Reheat Programs Door Release Pad Auto Weight Cook Programs Auto Weight Defrost Pad Beep Sound NN-E255/E225 ONLY: Timer / Clock Pad When a pad is touched correctly a beep Weight Selection Pads...
  • Page 14: General Guidelines

    General Guidelines STANDING TIME Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes PIERCING and cakes, require standing time (inside or outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the centre completely. Wrap meat joints and jacket potatoes in aluminium foil while standing.
  • Page 15 General Guidelines ARRANGING SHAPE Individual foods e.g. chicken portions or chops, Even shapes cook evenly. Food cooks better should be placed on a dish so that the thicker by microwave when in a round container rather parts are towards the outside. than square.
  • Page 16: 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 container is suitable for use in If the dish is suitable for micro- your microwave, check by the waving, it will remain cool, following test:...
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18: Operating Instructions

    Microwave Cooking for NN-E205 / NN-E235 Wattage 800 Watts High 600 Watts Medium 360 Watts 90 Watts Warm • • Turn dial to select Set cooking time by turning power level. dial. If the door is already closed cooking time will begin immediately.
  • Page 19: Child Safety Lock

    Setting The Clock For NN-E255/NN-E225 When the oven is first plugged in “88.88” appears in display window. eg. 11.25pm Press eleven times (to set hours) Press twice (to set 10 mins.) Press five times (to set 1 mins.) • • •...
  • Page 20: Multi-Stage Cooking

    Microwave Cooking and Defrosting for NN-E255/NN-E225 The glass turntable must always be in position when using the oven. Wattage 800 Watts 1 Press High 270 Watts 2 Presses Defrost 600 Watts 3 Presses Medium 440 Watts 4 Presses 100 Watts 5 Presses Warm •...
  • Page 21: Auto Weight Defrosting - Nn-E255/Nn-E225

    Auto Weight Defrost NN-E255/NN-E225 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 Weight using the Up and Select desired program. Press Start.
  • Page 22: Defrost 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 23: 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 24: Auto Weight Cooking - Nn-E255/Nn-E225

    Auto Weight Reheat / Cook Programs for NN-E255/NN-E225 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.
  • Page 25 Auto Weight Reheat Programs 3. Reheat Pasta Meal (200-1000g) 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.
  • Page 26: 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 27: 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) 800W power output (watts) HEATING CATEGORY Your oven is Heating Category E and this is The heating category displayed on the front of your oven door.
  • Page 28 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. Chicken Pie 480 g HIGH mins. Cornish Pasty 255 g (1) HIGH mins. 1 / 2 Place on microwave safe plate on Quiche...
  • Page 29: Reheating/Cooking Charts

    Cooking Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Quantity Level Select Instructions/Guidelines (approx) BACON – from raw Place on microwave safe rack or plate on 2-3 or 30-40 secs Rashers 130 g (4) HIGH turntable and cover with kitchen towel to per rasher.
  • Page 30 Cooking Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Quantity Level Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines FISH – FROZEN from raw Haddock Fillets 380 g (4) HIGH 5 mins. Place in microwave safe dish. Add 30 ml of +MED 5-6 mins. liquid. Cover. Whole 450 g (2) HIGH 10-12 mins.
  • Page 31 Cooking Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Quantity Level Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines 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 - florets 450 g HIGH 6-7 mins.
  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 3x15 ml (3 tbsp) water 1.
  • Page 34 ngredients Pork with Sweet & Sour Sauce Serves 2 225 g (8oz) pork fillet, diced Sweet & Sour Sauce: Dish: small casserole 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.
  • Page 35: 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 36 Vegetables ngredients Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto Serves 4 40 g (1 oz) dried Cep mushrooms 50 g (2oz) butter Dish: 3 litre (6pt) casserole dish 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1. Soak mushrooms in 300 ml ( pt) warm water. 1 small onion, finely chopped 2.
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38 ngredients Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce 200 g (7 oz) fresh dates, stoned and finely chopped Serves 6 Dish: Individual microwave proof moulds 175 g (6 oz) self-raising flour 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 39 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.

This manual is also suitable for:

Nne225Nne205Nne235

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