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- Page 1 R R R CHAOS CHAOS DEFROST GD376 For Model:...
- Page 2 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 (open 3 days a week) Alternatively visit our web site at www.cooking-corner.co.uk...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Information ..........2 Unpacking your oven . -
Page 4: Safety Information
N or coloured BLACK. face of the plug. A replacement fuse cover The wire which is coloured BROWN must be can be purchased from your local Panasonic connected to the terminal in the plug which is Dealer. -
Page 5: Unpacking Your Oven
Unpacking your oven 1. 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. 2. -
Page 6: Before Using Your Oven
Caution: Hot surfaces 1. Hot Surfaces 2. Children should be kept away from the Exterior oven surfaces, including air oven at all times and should only be vents on the cabinet and the oven door, allowed to operate the oven under will get hot during COMBINATION and supervision. -
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 7. While cooking by MICROWAVE or Ring and Glass Turntable in place. COMBINATION the turntable may vibrate. This will not affect cooking performance. 2. Only use the Glass Turntable specifically designed for this oven. -
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 and leave the door closed, in whole hard-boiled eggs order to stifle any flames. should not be heated in Disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power microwave ovens since... -
Page 11: Important Information
Important Information – Read Carefully 9. Meat Thermometer. 13. Keeping Your Oven Clean. Use a meat thermometer It is essential for the to check the degree of safe operation of the cooking of roasts and oven that it is wiped out poultry only when meat regularly. -
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 Panel NN-GD376 (10) (11) (12) Display Window Beep Sound. Auto Weight Microwave Programs When a pad is touched correctly a beep Auto Weight Combination Programs will be heard. If a pad is touched and no beep is heard, the unit has not or cannot Auto Weight Defrost Pad accept the instruction. -
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 the centre of the food to cook through 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.
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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.
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Page 18: Operating Instructions
Setting the Clock When the oven is first plugged in “88:88” appears in display window. • Press Clock Pad • • Press Clock Pad once Turn Time/Weight Dial The colon stops blinking. A colon starts to blink. Enter the time by turning the Time of day is now locked Time/Weight Dial. - Page 19 Using the the Delay/Stand Feature The Delay/Stand Pad is used as a timing pad either before, during or after a cooking program. When the Delay/Stand Pad is selected with a time, there is no microwave power in the oven during this time.
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Page 20: Microwave Cooking And Defrosting
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting The glass turntable must always be in position when using the oven. Wattage 1 Press High 850 Watts 270 Watts 2 Presses Defrost 600 Watts Medium 3 Presses 440 Watts 4 Presses Simmer 250 Watts 5 Presses 6 Presses Warm 100 Watts... - Page 21 Grilling • Press Grill Pad • Set Time • Press Start Pad Select level by pressing one of the Select Cooking time by turning following options:-. the Time/Weight Dial. Time can 1 press grill 1 (high) be set up to 90 minutes. 2 presses grill 2 (medium) 3 Presses grill 3 (low) The grill indicator light appears in...
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Page 22: Combination Cooking
Combination Cooking • • Press Start Pad • Set Time Combination Pad Select cooking time by turning Press combination pad to select level. Time/Weight Dial. Time can be The combination indicator lights, and set up to 90 minutes. combination level (1, 2 or 3) will appear in the display. -
Page 23: 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. • • • Press Start Select desired program Set Weight Remember to stir or Press the pad once to select Select the weight of the food turn the food during... -
Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: Auto Weight Cooking
Auto Weight Cook Programs 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. •... - Page 27 Auto Cook Programs 2. Frozen meal 200g - 500g 1. Chilled meal 200g - 800g To reheat a frozen To reheat a chilled convenience meal convenience meal that can be stirred. that can be stirred. Foods must be in a Foods must be in a suitable shallow suitable shallow...
- Page 28 Auto Combi Programs 1. Chilled Pizza 100g - 600g 2. Jacket Potatoes 150g - 1500g To cook jacket For reheating and browning the top potatoes with a of a purchased crispier, drier skin. chilled pizza. Choose medium Remove all sized potatoes 200- packaging and 250g (7-9oz) for best place on Grill rack...
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Page 29: 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 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... -
Page 30: 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) 850W power output (watts) HEATING CATEGORY Your oven is Heating Category E and this is The heating displayed on the front of your oven door. - Page 31 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. HIGH 2 mins. Cornish Pasty 225 g (1) Combi* 4-5 mins. Place on microwave safe plate on HIGH 2 mins.
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Page 32: Reheating/Cooking Charts
Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level Select (approx) PURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS - FROZEN 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. - Page 33 Cooking Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level Select (approx) CHICKEN from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care. Place on microwave safe rack or plate 18-20 mins. on turntable. Cover. Quarters 700 g (2) Place on grill rack with heatproof plate Combi* 16-20 mins.
- Page 34 Cooking Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level Select (approx) PIZZA – FRESH CHILLED – N.B. Remove all packaging. Pizzas will have a soft base. HIGH 3-4 mins. Place on heatproof plate on turntable. Thin & Crispy 450 g Do not cover.
- Page 35 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 450 g HIGH 10-12 mins. Broccoli + Cauliflower - florets 450 g HIGH 8 mins.
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Page 36: 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 2-3 mins or until bouquet garni soft. -
Page 37: 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 38 ngredients Pork with Sweet & Sour Sauce Serves 2 225 g (8oz) pork fillet 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.
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Page 39: 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 40 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 41 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 42 ngredients Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce 200 g (7 oz) fresh dates, stoned and finely chopped Serves 6 175 g (6 oz) self-raising flour Dish: Individual microwave proof moulds 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 43 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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Page 44: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Rated Voltage: 230-240 V, 50Hz 50Hz Operating Frequency: 2,450 MHz Input Power: Max 1900 W Microwave 1125 W Grill 1150 W Output Power: Microwave 850 W (IEC-60705) Outer Dimensions: 455 mm (W) x 325 mm (D) x 260 mm (H) Oven Cavity Dimensions: 315 mm (W) x 294 mm (D) x 184 mm (H) Weight:... - Page 45 PHONE OUR CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE 08705 357357 For service or spares. Or order spares direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk For COOKERY ADVICE call: 01344 862108 Open 3 days a week Home Economists will provide friendly guidance on queries relating to recipes and cooking in your microwave.