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  • Page 1 ® MICROWAVE COOKERY BOOK & O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S NN-ST477...

  • Page 2: Standard Conversion Chart

    – 450ml ¤ – 600ml COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108 – 1 litre 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome to Panasonic Microwave Cooking CONTENTS Safety Information Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Unpacking your oven Microwave Oven. Even if this is not your first Care and Cleaning microwave oven, do please read the opening Parts of your oven...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or replacement fuse cover can be purchased GREEN-AND-YELLOW. from your local Panasonic Dealer. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be HOW TO REPLACE connected to the terminal in the plug which is THE FUSE marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

  • Page 5: Unpacking Your Oven

    Unpacking your Placement of your oven oven 1. Examine Your Oven This oven is intended for counter-top and built-in Unpack oven, remove all packing material, use only. It is not intended for use inside a and examine the oven for any damage such cupboard.

  • Page 6: Care And Cleaning

    Door Seals These may be ordered direct; on line at Do not attempt to tamper with or make any www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the adjustments or repairs to door, control panel Customer Care Centre 08705 357357. Most housing, safety interlock switches or any major credit and debit cards accepted.

  • Page 7: Parts Of Your Oven

    Parts of Your Oven 1. Do not operate the oven without the 6. The Glass Turntable can rotate in either Roller Ring and Glass Turntable in place. direction. The maximum weight that can be placed on the turntable is 4kg (8lb 2.

  • Page 8: Important Information

    Important Information – Read Carefully Safety left unattended as with over cooking these If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press foods can ignite. Stop/Cancel button and leave the door closed in Boiled Eggs. order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power Do not boil eggs in their cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or the shell in your microwave.
  • Page 9 Important Information – Read Carefully 9. Meat Thermometer. the food to continue to conduct to the Use a meat thermometer centre, thus eliminating cold spots. to check the degree of 13. Keeping Your Oven cooking of roasts and Clean. poultry only when meat It is essential for the has been removed from the safe operation of the...

  • Page 10: Microwaving Principles

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

  • Page 11: General Guidelines

    General Guidelines PIERCING STANDING TIME The skin or membrane on some foods will cause steam to build up during cooking. These foods must be pierced or a strip of skin should be peeled off before cooking to allow the steam to es cape.
  • Page 12 DISH SIZE QUANTITY Follow the dish sizes given in the Small quantities cook faster than recipes, as these affect the large quantities, also small cook ing and reheating times. A meals will reheat more quickly quan tity of food spread in a than large portions.
  • Page 13 ARRANGING STARTING TEMPERATURE Individual foods e.g. chicken The colder the food, the longer it portions or chops, should be takes to heat up. Food from a placed on a dish so that the fridge takes longer to reheat thicker parts are to the outside. than food at room temperature.

  • Page 14: 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 con tainer is suitable for use in your microwave, check by the follow ing test: 1 ⁄...
  • Page 15 FOIL/METAL CONTAINERS NEVER ATTEMPT TO COOK IN FOIL OR METAL con tai ners – the microwaves cannot pass through and the food will not heat evenly – this may also damage your oven. Use wooden kebab sticks instead of metal skewers. POTTERY, EARTHENWARE, STONEWARE If completely glazed, these dishes are suitable.
  • Page 16 PAPER Plain white absorbent kitchen paper (kitchen towel) can be used for covering blind pastry cases and for cover ing bacon to prevent splattering BUT FOR SHORT COOKING TIMES ONLY. NEVER RE-USE A PIECE OF KITCHEN TOWEL. ALWAYS USE A FRESH PIECE OF PAPER FOR EACH DISH.

  • Page 17: Control Panels

    Control Panel Display Window Time Pads Turbo reheat Microwave Power Settings Delay/Stand Pad: This can be used to delay a cooking program for up to 9 hrs 99 mins., or used to time or for standing (non-cooking) time. Clock Pad: Press the clock pad.

  • Page 18: Operating Instructions

    Letʼs Start to Use your Oven Plug in Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to read your operating instructions. Press Clock Pad Set clock as a 12hr clock. Set time using time pads. Press clock pad again.

  • Page 19: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock 10 min 1 min Press once Press once 10 sec 1 sec Press twice Press 5 times Press Time Pads Press Clock Pad Press Clock Pad Enter time of day by pressing Time “SET TIME” will appear in Colon stops blinking.

  • Page 20: Using Delay/Stand Feature

    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. 10 min 1 min Turbo Reheat 10 sec 1 sec Press Start.

  • Page 21: Auto Weight Defrost

    Microwave Cooking and Defrosting ACCESSORY TO USE: When using your oven, the glass turntable provided must always be in position. DO NOT place food directly onto the turntable except in the case of Jacket Potatoes or Auto Program Jacket Potatoes. Foods reheated or cooked by MICROWAVE are normally covered with a lid or cling film, unless otherwise stated.

  • Page 22: 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 20). Foods should be placed in a suitable dish, whole chickens and joints of meat should be on an upturned saucer or on a rack.

  • Page 23: Defrosting Guidelines

    Defrosting Guidelines By selecting the DEFROST power level, from The name for this type of defrost is cyclic and the microwave power pad, and setting a time, during the standing stages there is not any you can defrost food in your microwave. The microwave power in the oven, although the biggest problem is getting the inside defrosted light will remain on and the turntable will turn.

  • Page 24: Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power/Time

    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. Defrost Standing Method...
  • Page 25 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. Defrost Standing Weight...

  • Page 26: Auto Sensor Cooking

    Auto Sensor Cook and Reheat Programs This feature allows you to cook or reheat fifteen foods automatically. There is no need to enter the weight, as these programs use a humidity sensor which will automatically select the correct Microwave power level and calculate the correct cooking time. How it works The Auto Sensor programs take the guesswork out of cooking.
  • Page 27 Auto Sensor Cook and Reheat Programs Guidelines for Use The Auto Sensor Programs are designed to take the guesswork out of cooking or reheating your food. They must ONLY be used for the foods described. 1. Only cook foods within the weight ranges described (see table below). 2.
  • Page 28 Auto Sensor Cook Programs Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. For perfect results ensure that the oven is cold before using any sensor program. It is not recommended to keep using the Auto Programs consecutively. Fresh Vegetables To cook FRESH vegetables eg.
  • Page 29 Auto Sensor Cook Programs Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. For perfect results ensure that the oven is cold before using any sensor program. It is not recommended to keep using the Auto Programs consecutively. Jacket Potatoes To cook jacket potatoes choose medium sized potatoes 200-250 g (7-9 oz) for best results.
  • Page 30 Auto Sensor Cook Programs Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. For perfect results ensure that the oven is cold before using any sensor program. It is not recommended to keep using the Auto Programs consecutively. Meat/ Chicken Chicken Breasts...
  • Page 31 Auto Sensor Cook Programs Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. For perfect results ensure that the oven is cold before using any sensor program. It is not recommended to keep using the Auto Programs consecutively. Steamed Pudding For a standard sponge mixture (see recipe page 65).

  • Page 32: Reheating Guidelines

    Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven MINCE PIES - CAUTION by HIGH power. Meals can be brought back to serving temperature in just minutes and REMEMBER even if the pastry is cold to the will taste freshly cooked and NOT 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. The IEC (60705) HEATING CATEGORY power output Your oven is Heating Category E and this is 900W (watts)* displayed on the front of your oven door.
  • Page 34 Reheating Charts Time to Select Power Weight/ Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) CANNED PUDDINGS Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on Custard 1 min 150g HIGH Micro glass turntable and stir halfway. Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on 500g HIGH Micro - 3 mins...
  • Page 35 Reheating Charts Power Time to Select Weight/ Food Instructions/Guidelines (approx) Quantity Level CHILLED SOUP Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on 1 Portion 250ml HIGH Micro mins glass turntable and stir halfway 2 Portion 5 mins 500ml HIGH Micro Place in a heatproof bowl and cover.

  • Page 36: Reheating Charts

    Reheating Charts Power Time to Select Weight/ Food Instructions/Guidelines Level (approx) Quantity READY MEALS - CHILLED - Transfer food from foil container to a smaller sized heatproof dish. Healthy eating options will only slightly brown on combination because of the lower fat content. Fish/Veg Bake -5 mins 450g...

  • Page 37: Cooking Charts

    Cooking Charts Time to Select Power Weight/ Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) RASHERS - From Raw CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove with care Place on micro-safe rack or plate on glass 4-6 mins or 45 Rashers 225g (8) HIGH Micro turntable and cover with kitchen towel to secs per rasher minimise splatter.
  • Page 38 Cooking Charts Power Time to Select Weight/ Food Instructions/Guidelines Level (approx) Quantity CHICKEN - From Raw CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove with care 5 mins Place in shallow dish. Cover and place on glass Chicken Legs 1.0 kg MEDIUM turntable. Micro Place in shallow dish.
  • Page 39 Cooking Charts Time to Select Power Weight/ Food Instructions/Guidelines (approx) Quantity Level FRUIT - Peel, slice, chop into even sized pieces. Place in shallow heatproof dish on glass turntable. Place in shallow heatproof dish on glass mins Baked Apple - 200 g MEDIUM turntable.

  • Page 40: Cooking Charts

    Cooking Charts Time to Select Power Weight/ Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) QUORN ® place on micro-safe dish on glass turntable. 2-3 mins Burgers 227 g (2) HIGH Micro RICE N.B - Use a large bowl. Use 550 ml (1pt) boiling water. Cover, place on 10 mins Basmati 250 g...
  • Page 41 Cooking Charts Time to Select Power Weight/ Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) FRESH VEGETABLES - Place in shallow dish (except jacket potatoes). Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on mins Cabbage - sliced 300 g HIGH glass turntable. Micro Add 3tbsp (45ml) water.
  • Page 42 Time to Select Power Weight/ Food Instructions/Guidelines Level (approx) Quantity FRESH VEGETABLES - Place in shallow dish (except jacket potatoes). Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on mins Spinach 300 g HIGH glass turntable. Micro Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on 5 mins Sugar Snap 300 g...

  • Page 43: Increasing/Decreasing Recipes

    Increasing and Decreasing Recipes INCREASING RECIPES • To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, increase each ingredient listed by half. To double the quantity, simply double every ingredient listed. • Do not forget that large quantities will require a larger dish. Make sure that it is deep enough to prevent the recipe from boiling over during cooking.

  • Page 44: Soups And Starters

    Soups and Starters ngredients 8 field mushrooms, approx. 150 g Serves 4 (5 oz) total weight Dish: large flan dish 50 g (2 oz) butter 1. Arrange the mushrooms in a large flan dish. Dot with butter 60 ml (4 tbsp) chopped and sprinkle with the herbs and garlic.
  • Page 45 ngredients 40 g (1 oz) dried Cep mushrooms Serves 6 Dish: large bowl 50 g (2 oz) butter 1 clove garlic, finely 1. Soak mushrooms in 300 ml ( pt) warm water. chopped 2. Place the butter, garlic and onion in a large bowl, Cover with 1 small onion, finely cling film place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH power chopped...

  • Page 46: Fish

    Fish Fish cooks very well by micro wave as it stays moist and the lingering fish smells left in con- ventional ovens are avoided. WHEN IS FISH COOKED? Fish is cooked when it flakes easily and becomes opaque. For fish with a strong odour, eliminate the smell after cooking by placing 600 ml (1 pt) of boiling water and 1 sliced lemon in a large bowl, cook on SIMMER power for 20 mins.
  • Page 47 ngredients 100 g (4 oz) broccoli 100 g (4 oz) cauliflower Serves 4 1 medium red pepper, Dish: 20 x 25 cm (8” x 10”) dish diced 198 g (7 oz) can salmon, 1. Break broccoli and cauliflower into florets, add red pepper drained and 2 tbsp (30ml) water.

  • Page 48: Fish

    ngredients 25 g (1 oz) butter 2 onions, peeled and Serves 4 quartered Dish: large bowl, oval dish 1 clove of garlic, crushed 1. Place the butter, onions and garlic in a large bowl. Place on 2 courgettes, sliced glass turntable, cook on HIGH power for 2 mins or until 1 yellow pepper, sliced softened.

  • Page 49: Meat And Poultry

    Meat and Poultry Guidelines DEFROSTED JOINTS STANDING TIME SHIELDING If the meat has previously Meat and poultry require a Large joints may need been frozen, ensure it is minimum of shielding with pieces of properly thawed before 15 mins. STANDING TIME smooth aluminium foil after cooking by micro wave.
  • Page 50 Ingredients 1 onion, diced 1 clove of garlic, crushed Serves 4 1 green pepper, diced Dish: large bowl 30 ml (2 tbsp) oil 100 g (4 oz) mushrooms, 1. Mix onion, garlic, pepper and oil in a bowl. Cover, place on sliced glass turntable and cook on HIGH power for 2 mins.
  • Page 51 Ingredients 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) braising steak, cubed 2 large onions, sliced thinly Serves 4 Dish: large casserole with lid 1 clove garlic, crushed 30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned 1. Combine all the casserole ingredients in dish. Cover with lid, flour place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH power for 10 mins.
  • Page 52 ngredients 15 ml (1 tbsp) sunflower Serves 4 450 g (1 lb) pork, cubed Dish: large casserole with lid 1 onion, sliced 1. Place all the ingredients except the cornflour and crème 1 clove garlic, crushed frâiche in a casserole. Cover, place on glass turntable, and 1 green pepper, deseeded cook on HIGH power for 10 mins.

  • Page 53: Pasta And Rice

    Pasta and Rice Ingredients 275 g (10 oz) spaghetti 400 g (14 oz) new Serves 4 potatoes, cubed Dish: large bowl 225 g (8 oz) green beans, halved 1. Place spaghetti in a large bowl, add 1 litre (1 pt) of boiling 120 g (4 oz) tub fresh water.
  • Page 54 Ingredients 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped Serves 4 2 cm ( ”) fresh root ginger, 3 ⁄ Dish: large bowl peeled and chopped 10 ml (2 tsp) cumin seeds 1. Place the oil, onion and ginger in a large bowl. Cover, place 3 ml ( tsp) turmeric on glass turntable, and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins.

  • Page 55: Cheese And Egg Dishes

    Cheese and Egg Dishes PIERCING QUICHES BOILED EGGS IN SHELLS Always cook quiches on SIMMER Always pierce egg yolk and Never attempt to cook a power to avoid curdling the egg white to stop them explod- boiled egg by microwave. ing when poaching or frying filling.
  • Page 56 Ingredients 225 g (8 oz) shortcrust pastry Serves 4 1 medium onion, chopped Dish: 20 cm (8”) flan dish, small bowl 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 1. Roll out pastry and use to line the flan dish. Prick base of 6 streaky bacon rashers, pastry with a fork, chill for 15 mins.

  • Page 57: Vegetables/Vegetarian

    Vegetables and Vegetarian • Root vegetables. i.e. • Cabbage should be • If cooking potatoes with carrots, swede, should shredded and cooked other vegetables, only be cut into slices, strips by power and time. cook with other ROOT or cubes. •...
  • Page 58 ngredients 1 aubergine, sliced 5 ml (1 tsp) salt Serves 4 1 courgette, sliced Dish: 20 cm (8”) casserole 1 onion, sliced 1. In a colander sprinkle aubergine slices with salt and leave 1 green pepper, trimmed for 30 mins. to remove bitter juices. Rinse with cold water. and sliced 1 clove of garlic, peeled and 2.
  • Page 59 ngredients 2 medium sweet potatoes 1 large tomato, sliced Serves 4 50 g (2 oz) spicy sausage, Dish: shallow heatproof dish sliced 1. Wash and prick the potato skins. Cook on the Jacket 30 ml (2 tbsp) coriander, Potato program. chopped 75 g (3 oz) cheddar 2.
  • Page 60 Ingredients 30ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 175g (6oz) onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed Dish: large bowl Serves 4-6 75g (3oz) tomato purée 1. Place the oil, onion, garlic and tomato purée in a large 225g (8oz) carrot, chopped 1 red and 1 green pepper , bowl.

  • Page 61: Puddings And Desserts

    Puddings and Desserts ngredients 385 g (13 oz) can apple slices Serves 4 100 g (4 oz) margarine 100 g (4 oz) light Dish: 22 cm (8 ”) Pyrex® or microwave safe dish muscovado sugar 1. Arrange the apple slices in the base of the dish. 2 eggs 50 g (2 oz) ground almonds 2.
  • Page 62 ngredients 200 g (7 oz) fresh dates, stoned and finely chopped Serves 6 175 g (6 oz) self-raising flour 5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder Dish: 6 Individual microwave proof moulds, large jug 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence 15 ml (1 tbsp) Camp coffee essence 1.
  • Page 63 ngredients 4 medium sized apples 30 ml (2 tbsp) sugar Serves 4 Dish: 20cm (8”) shallow dish 25-50 g (1-2 oz) mixed dried fruit 1. Core the apples and score the skin around the middle. 25g (1 oz) butter 2. Mix together the sugar and fruit and fill the centres of the apples.
  • Page 64 ngredients 175g (6oz) butter, softened 175g (6oz) light brown sugar Dish: 675g (1 – 1 1/2lb), oven proof loaf dish, Serves 4-6 few drops vanilla essence greased, medium sized bowl 4 eggs, beaten 200g (7oz) self raising 1. Cream the butter, sugar and vanilla essence together until wholemeal flour light and fluffy, then gently beat in the eggs and half the 25g (1oz) cocoa powder...

  • Page 65: Sauces

    Sauces STIRRING – IMPORTANT Sauces/gravy should be thoroughly stirred before, during and after cooking, to avoid any eruptions and to result in a CONTAINER SIZE smooth sauce. Always use a container or jug at least twice the REHEATING Sauces can be made in advance and reheated by capacity of the sauce, to microwave.

  • Page 66: Baking

    Baking Guidelines DISH SHAPE DISH SIZE Ring moulds are ideal for baking cakes in, Always use the exact dish size stated in the especially dense cakes. They help prevent following recipes, otherwise cooking times the outside edge of the cake overcooking and results will be affected.
  • Page 67 ngredients 75 g (3 oz) butter or margarine Makes: 8 slices 30 ml (2 tbsp) golden syrup Dish: bowl, 20 cm (8”) round flan dish, 75 g (3 oz) light brown sugar 1. Place butter, syrup and sugar in a bowl, place on a glass 150 g (5 oz) porridge oats turntable and cook on HIGH power for 1-2 mins.

  • Page 68: Preserves

    Preserves STERILIZING JARS COVERING Do not cover preserves whilst cooking, apart Jam jars can be sterilized by microwave ready from if recommended in the recipe. for your jams. Half fill with water and heat them on HIGH power until water boils (approx. 3 WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE mins.
  • Page 69 ngredients 450 g (1 lb) seville oranges 1 lemon Makes approx 1 2 lbs 900 ml (1 pts) water Dish: large bowl 450 g (1 lb) sugar 1. Grate oranges and lemon ensuring all the pith is left on the knob of butter fruit.

  • Page 70: Building-In Your Oven

    Ovens My microwave oven causes interference with my TV, is this In case of fitting into an oven hous- ing, please use Panasonicʼs Trim Kit normal? NN-TKV63MB which may be purchased from a local Panasonic Some radio and TV interference dealer.
  • Page 71 This product is an equipment that fulfills the European standard for EMC disturbances (EMC = Electromagnetic Compatibility) EN 55011. According to this standard this product is an equipment of group 2, class B and is within required limits. Group 2 means that radio-frequency energy is intentionally generated in the form of electromagnetic radiation for warming up of foods.

  • Page 72: Index

    Index Cling Film..........10,11,15 Clock, setting the time........18 Adapting Recipes.......... 42 Containers to use........13-15 Apples, poached/stewed......30,38 Control Panel..........16 Cooking Charts........31,36-41 Arcing.............. 8 Custard..........33,34,64 Auto Sensor Cooking.......25-30 Auto weight defrosting......20-21 Defrosting guidelines........... 22 Bacon Rashers..........36 charts........... 23-24 Baked Apples........... 38,62 Delay/Stand..........19 Baking guidelines..........

  • Page 73: Weee Directive

    Apple Crisp..........60 Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce..61 Lemon Brûleé..........61 Lamb Orange and Chocolate Drop Pudding..62 guidelines........... 48 Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding....63 Lamb Casserole......... 49 Lamb in a spicy cream & almond sauce ..49 Lemon Curd...........67 Reheating............. 31 Reheating Charts........32-35 Rice, cooking..........29,39 Meat and Poultry recipes......
  • Page 74 PHONE OUR CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE 08705 357357 For service or spares. Or order spares direct on line www.panasonic.co.uk ® For COOKERY ADVICE call: 01344 862108 Home Economists will provide friendly guidance on queries relating to recipes and E00037P60BP cooking in your microwave.

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