Panasonic NN-E273SBBPQ User Manual
When using recipes in this book always follow metric or imperial measurements.
Do not combine the two. In some recipes the conversions are not a direct
equivalent due to recipe result.
Important Notice
Your oven is rated 800 Watts (IEC). 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.
Your oven is rated ‘E’, which is very efficient. It is therefore very important that
you refer carefully to the packet instructions on convenience foods.
Some packet instructions only display information for B or D rated ovens. We
therefore provide additional guidelines for reheating on pages 22-26 of this book.
ALWAYS check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply
opening the door. After checking the progress of the foods ,cooking will restart
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.
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E
800W
The IEC (60705) power
output (watts)
The heating category for
small packs of food
Microwave symbol
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Contents
Safety Information ....................................................................................................2
Unpacking your oven+Placement of your oven +Using your oven..........................3
Care & cleaningof your Microwave Oven-important+Maintenance of your oven...4
Parts of your oven....................................................................................................5
Important Informatio
n............................................................................................6-7
Microwaving Principles.............................................................................................8
Control Panel...........................................................................................................9
General Guidelines ............................................................................................10-11
Containers to use...............................................................................................12-13
Operating Instructions........................................................................................14-15
Auto Weight Defrost...............................................................................................16
Defrosting Guidelines............................................................................................17
Defrosting Charts ...................................................................................................18
Auto Weight Cooking..........................................................................................19-20
Cooking/Reheating Guidelines ..............................................................................21
Reheating/Cooking Charts................................................................................22-26
Recipes .............................................................................................................27-34
Technical Specifications.........................................................................................35
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This appliance is supplied with a moulded three
pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the
fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that
the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps
and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to
BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the
BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN
YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE
REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUTOFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELYAND AN
APPROPRIATE ONE FITTED. THERE IS A
DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK
IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO
ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the
wiring code as shown opposite. If in any doubt,
please consult a qualified electrician (For U.K.
Models only).
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
IMPORTANT:The wires in this mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green-and-yellow: Earth. Blue: Neutral. Brown:
Live.
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of
this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-ANDYELLOW must be connected to the terminal in
the plug which is marked with the letter E or by
the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or
GREEN-AND-YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
When this oven is installed it should be easy to
isolate the appliance from the electricity supply
by pulling out the plug or operating a circuit
breaker.
Do not immerse cord, plug or oven in water.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not
let cord hang over the edge of table or work top.
Do not plug your oven in via an extension cable
as this can be dangerous. It is important to plug
the oven directly into a wall socket.
The back of the appliance heats up during use.
Do not allow the cord to be in contact with the
back of the appliance or cabinet surface.
Important safety instructions
Please read carefully and keep for future reference
If the fuse cover is detachable, never use
the plug with the cover omitted. If a
replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it
is the same colour as that visible on the pin
face of the plug. Areplacement fuse cover
can be purchased from your local Panasonic
Dealer.
HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE
Open the fuse
compartment with a
screwdriver and
replace the fuse.
Voltage &Power
The voltage used must be the same as
specified on this microwave oven. Using a
higher voltage than that which is specified
is dangerous and may result in a fire or
other type of accident causing damage.
1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable
surface 850mm above floor level. For
proper operation, the oven must have
sufficient air flow. ie 5cm/2" at one side, the
other being open;
15cm/6" clear
over the top;
10cm/4" at the
rear.
2. Do not place the
microwave oven
on a shelf directly
above a gas or
electric hob. This may be a safety hazard
and the oven may be damaged.
3. Do not block air vents on the rear and
bottom or top of the cabinet. Do not place
any articles on the top of the oven over the
vents. If air vents are blocked during
operation, the oven may overheat. If the
oven overheats, a thermal safety device will
turn the oven off. The oven will remain
inoperable until it has cooled.
4. Do not use outdoors.
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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. Guarantee
Your receipt is your guarantee, please keep
safely.
3. Cord
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order
to avoid a hazard.
N.B. The appliance should be inspected for
damage to the door seals and door seal areas.
If these areas are damaged the appliance
should not be operated until it has been
repaired by a service technician trained by the
manufacturer.
1. Only allow children to use the oven without
supervision when adequate instructions
have been given so that the child is able to
use the oven in a safe way and
understands the hazards of improper use.
Ensure that children do not touch the hot
outer casing after operation of the oven.
2. Storage of Accessories
Do not store any objects other than oven
accessories inside the oven in case it is
accidentally turned on. In case of electronic
failure, oven can only be turned off at wall
socket.
Unpacking your oven Placement of your oven
2"
open
4"
6"
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DO NOT OPERATE THE OVEN EMPTY. The appliance must not be operated
WITHOUT FOOD IN THE OVEN. Operation when empty will damage the appliance.
Using your oven
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1. Switch the oven off before cleaning and
unplug at socket if possible.
2. Keep the inside of the oven, door seals and
door seal areas clean. When food splatters
or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, door
seals and door seal areas wipe off with a
damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if
they get very dirty. The use of harsh
detergent or abrasives is not recommended.
3. Your oven cavity is constructed of zinc
coated steel, painted with an extremely
durable coating. After use, the oven interior
should be wiped out to remove any
remaining water in order to reduce the risk of
corrosion to the cavity and door.
The cavity and door can be damaged by
abrasive cleaners and sharp objects so care
must be taken to avoid damage caused in
this way. If the cavity or door become
damaged the lining may begin to corrode.
Providing the above precautions are taken
regarding the cleaning and care of your oven
the life of the cavity and door may be
extended.
4. The outside oven surface should be cleaned
with a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the
operating parts inside the oven, water should
not be allowed to seep into the ventilation
openings.
5. If the Control Panel becomes dirty, clean
with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh
detergents or abrasives on Control Panel.
When cleaning the Control Panel, leave the
oven door open to prevent the oven from
accidentally turning on. After cleaning touch
STOP/CANCEL Pad to clear display window
6. If steam accumulates inside or around the
outside of the oven door, wipe with a soft
cloth. This may occur when the microwave
oven is operated under high humidity
conditions and in no way indicates a
malfunction of the unit or microwave
leakage.
7. It is occasionally necessary to remove the
glass turntable for cleaning. Wash the tray in
warm soapy water.
8. The roller assembly and oven cavity floor
should be cleaned regularly to avoid
excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom
surface of the oven with mild detergent and
hot water then dry with a clean cloth. The
roller assembly may be washed in mild
soapy water. Cooking vapours collect during
repeated use but in no way affect the bottom
surface or the roller assembly.
After removing the roller assembly from
cavity floor for cleaning, be sure to replace it
in the proper position.
1. Service
WHEN YOUR OVEN
REQUIRES A SERVICE
call your local Panasonic
engineer (08705 357357
Customer Support).
It is hazardous for anyone other than a
competent person to carry out any service or
repair operation which involves the removal
of a cover which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy.
2. Door Seals
Do not attempt to tamper with or make any
adjustments or repairs to door, control panel
housing, safety interlock switches or any
other part of the oven. Do not remove outer
panel from oven.
The door seals and door seal areas should
always be kept clean – use a damp cloth.
N.B. The appliance should be inspected for
damage to the door seals and door seal
areas. If these areas are damaged the
appliance should not be operated until it has
been repaired by a service technician trained
by the manufacturer.
3. Oven Light
The oven lamp must be replaced by a
service technician trained by the
manufacturer. DO NOT attempt to remove
the outer casing from the oven.
4. Spare Parts
These may be ordered from Customer Care
Centre (08705 357357). Ensure you quote
correct model number.
Care & Cleaning of your Microwave Oven - IMPORT ANT
As microwaves work on food particles, keep your oven clean at all times.
Maintenance of your oven
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1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller
Assembly and Glass Turntable in place.
2. Only use the Glass Turntable specifically
designed for this oven. Do not substitute
with any other Glass Turntable.
3. If Glass Turntable is hot, allow to cool
before cleaning or placing in water.
4. Do not cook directly on Glass Turntable.
Always place food in a microwave safe
dish. The only exception to this is when
cooking Jacket Potatoes or Auto Program
Jacket Potatoes.
5. If food or utensil on Glass Turntable
touches oven walls, causing the turntable
to stop moving, it will automatically rotate
in the opposite direction. This is normal.
Open oven door, reposition the food and
restart.
6. The Glass Turntable can rotate in either
direction. The maximum weight that can be
placed on the turntable is 3 Kg (6 lb 10 oz)
(this includes total weight of food and dish).
7. While cooking by MICROWAVE the
turntable may vibrate. This will not affect
cooking performance.
8. Arcing may occur if the incorrect weight of
food is used or a metal container has been
used accidentally. If this occurs, stop the
machine immediately.
Parts of Your Oven
Glass Turntable
The glass turntable and roller assembly are the only
accessories used for Microwave Cooking.
Door Safety
Lock System
Control Panel
Identification Plate
Roller Assembly
1. The Roller Assembly and
oven floor should be cleaned
frequently to prevent
excessive noise.
2. The Roller assembly must
always be used together with
the Glass Turntable for
cooking.
Door Release Pad
Push to open the door
Opening the door during
cooking will stop the cooking
process without cancelling the
program. Cooking resumes as
soon as the door is closed
and Start is pressed.
Door Safety
Lock System
Microwave Feed Guide
See-through Oven Window
External Air Vents
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If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press
Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed
in order to stifle any flames.
Disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power
at the fuse or the circuit breaker panel.
Short Cooking Times
As microwave cooking times are much shorter
than other cooking methods it is essential that
recommended cooking times are not exceeded
without first checking the food.
Cooking times given in the cookbook are
approximate. Factors that may affect cooking
times are: preferred degree of cooking, starting
temperature, altitude, volume, size and shape of
foods and utensils used. As you become familiar
with the oven, you will be able to adjust these
factors.
It is better to undercook rather than overcook
foods. If food is undercooked, it can always be
returned to the oven for further cooking. If food is
overcooked, nothing can be done. Always start
with minimum cooking times.
Important.
If the recommended cooking times are exceeded
the food will be spoiled and in
extreme circumstances could
catch fire and possibly damage
the interior of the oven.
1. Small quantities of food.
Take care when heating
small quantities of food as these can easily
burn, dry out or catch fire if cooked too long.
Always set short cooking times and check
the food frequently.
NEVER OPERATE THE OVEN WITHOUT
FOOD INSIDE.
2. Foods low in moisture.
Take care when heating
foods low in moisture, eg
bread items, chocolate,
popcorn, biscuits and
pastries. These can easily
burn, dry out or catch on
fire if cooked too long.
3. Christmas Pudding.
Christmas puddings and
other foods high in fats or
sugar, eg. jam, mince pies,
must not be over heated.
These foods must never be
left unattended as with over
cooking these foods can
ignite.
4. Boiled Eggs.
Eggs in their shell and
whole hard-boiled eggs
should not be heated in
microwave ovens since
they may explode even
after microwave heating has ended.
5. Foods with Skins.
Potatoes, apples,
egg yolk, whole
vegetables and
sausages are
examples of food
with non porous skins. These must be
pierced using a fork before cooking to
prevent bursting.
6. Liquids.
Liquids and other foods must not be heated
in sealed containers since they are liable to
explode. When heating liquids, eg soup,
sauces and beverages in your microwave
oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling
point can occur without evidence of bubbling.
This could result in
a sudden boil over
of the hot liquid. To
prevent this
possibility the
following steps
should be taken:
a) Avoid using straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
b) Do not overheat.
c) Stir the liquid before placing the container
in the oven and again halfway through the
heating time.
d) After heating, allow to stand in the oven
for a short time, stirring again before
carefully removing the container.
e) Microwave heating of beverages can
result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care should be taken when
handling the container.
7. Lids.
Always remove the lids of jars and containers
and takeaway food containers before you
microwave them. If you don’t then steam and
pressure might build up inside and cause an
explosion even after the microwave cooking
has stopped.
8. Deep Fat Frying.
Do not attempt to deep
fat fry in your oven.
Important Information – Read Carefully
Safety
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9. Meat Thermometer.
Use a meat thermometer
to check the degree of
cooking of roasts and
poultry only when meat
has been removed from
the microwave. If
undercooked, return to the oven and cook for
a few more minutes at the recommended
power level. Do not leave a conventional
meat thermometer in the oven when
microwaving.
10. Paper, Plastic.
When heating food in
plastic or paper
containers, keep an eye
on the oven due to the
possibility of ignition. Do
not use wire twist-ties
with roasting bags as
arcing will occur.
Do not use re-cycled paper products, eg
Kitchen roll unless they say they are
specifically designed for use in a microwave
oven. These products contain impurities
which may cause sparks and/or fires when
used.
11. Reheating.
It is essential that
reheated food is
served “piping hot”.
Remove the food
from the oven and
check that it is
“piping hot”, ie
steam is being
emitted from all
parts and any sauce
is bubbling. (If you wish you may choose to
check the food has reached 72˚C with a food
thermometer – but remember do not use this
thermometer inside the microwave.)
For foods that cannot be stirred, eg lasagne,
shepherds pie, the centre should be cut with
a knife to test it is well heated through. Even
if a manufacturer’s packet instructions have
been followed always check the food is
piping hot before serving and if in doubt
return your food to the oven for further
heating.
12. Standing Time.
Standing time refers
to the period at the
end of cooking or
reheating when food
is left before being
eaten, ie. it is a rest
time which allows the heat in the food to
continue to conduct to the centre, thus
eliminating cold spots.
13. Keeping Your Oven Clean.
It is essential for the
safe operation of the
oven that it is wiped out
regularly. Use warm
soapy water, squeeze
the cloth out well and
use to remove any
grease or food from the
interior. Pay particular
attention to the door seal area and also the
areas around the microwave feed guide
situated on the right hand side of the cavity
wall. The oven should be unplugged when
cleaning.
14. Utensils.
Before use check that utensils/containers are
suitable for use in microwave ovens.
15. Babies Bottles and Food Jars.
When reheating babies bottles always
remove top and teat. Liquid at the top of the
bottle will be much hotter than that at the
bottom and must be shaken thoroughly
before checking the
temperature. The lid
must also be removed
from babies food jars,
the contents must also
be stirred or shaken
before the temperature
is checked. This should
be carried out before consumption to avoid
burns.
16. Arcing.
Arcing may occur if a metal container has
been used accidentally or if the incorrect
weight of food is used. Arcing is when blue
flashes of light are seen in the microwave
oven. If this occurs, stop the machine
immediately. If the oven is left unattended
and this continues it can damage the
machine.
17. Maximum Weight on Turntable
The maximum weight that can be placed on
the turntable is 3 Kg (6 lb 10 oz) (this
includes total weight of food and dish).
Important Information – Read Carefully
8
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.
Microwaving Principles
The microwaves cause the water molecules to vibrate
which causes FRICTION, ie. HEAT. This heat then cooks
the food. Microwaves are also attracted to fat and sugar
particles, and foods high in these will cook more quickly.
Microwaves can only penetrate to a depth of 1
1
⁄
2
-2 inches
(4-5 cm) and as heat spreads through the food by
conduction, just as in a traditional oven, the food cooks
from the outside inwards.
In a microwave oven,
electricity is converted
into microwaves by the
MAGNETRON
REFLECTION
The microwaves bounce
off the metal walls
and the metal door
screen.
TRANSMISSION
Then they pass through
the cooking containers to
be absorbed by the water
molecules in the food, all
foods contain water to a
more or lesser extent.
HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD
The dish used to cook or
reheat the food will get
warm during cooking, as
the heat conducts from the
food. Even in microwaving,
oven gloves are required!
MICROWAVES CANNOT
PASS THROUGH METAL
AND THEREFORE
METAL COOKING
UTENSILS CAN NEVER
BE USED IN A
MICROWAVE, FOR
COOKING ON
MICROWAVE ONLY
Foods Not Suitable for
Cooking by
Microwave Only
Yorkshire Puddings,
Souffles, Double Crust
Pastry Pies.
Because these foods rely
on dry external heat to
cook correctly, do not
attempt to cook by
microwave.
Foods that require deep
fat frying cannot be
cooked either.
STANDING TIME
When a microwave oven is
switched off, the food will
continue to cook by
conduction – NOT BY
MICROWAVE ENERGY.
Hence STANDING TIME is
very important in
microwaving, particularly
for dense foods i.e. meat,
cakes and reheated meals
(Refer to page 10).
Boiled Eggs
Do not boil eggs in your
microwave. Raw eggs
boiled in their shells can
explode and cause
serious injury
13 Amp fused socket
Microwave Water Molecule Absorption Vibration
IMPORTANT NOTES
C ontrol P anel
9
(10) Stop/Cancel Pad:
Before Cooking:
one press clears your instructions.
During Cooking:
one press temporarily stops the cooking
program. Another press cancels all your
instructions and the time of day will
appear in the display.
Beep Sound :
When a pad is touched correctly a beep
will be heard. If a pad is touched and no
beep is heard, the unit has not or cannot
accept the instruction. At the end of any
complete program, the oven will beep 5
times.
(1) Display Window
(2) Microwave Power Levels
(3) Time Pads
(4) Auto Weight Reheat Programs
(5) Auto Weight Cook Programs
(6) Auto Weight Defrost Pad
(7) Timer / Clock Pad
(8) Weight Selection Pads
(11) Door Release Pad
(9) Start Pad
*The Design of your control panel may vary
from the panel displayed (depending on
colour), but the function of the pads are the
same.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(10)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
800
W
E
(11)
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General Guidelines
STANDING TIME
Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes
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. Meat joints need approx. 10-15
minutes, jacket potatoes 5 minutes. Other
foods such as plated meals, vegetables,
fish etc require 2-5 minutes standing.
After defrosting food, standing time
should also be allowed. If food is not
cooked after standing time, return to the
oven and cook for additional 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 escape. Eggs, potatoes, apples,
sausages etc, will all need to be pierced before
cooking. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOIL EGGS
IN THEIR SHELLS.
PIERCING
COVERING
QUANTITY
SPACING
Small quantities cook faster than large
quantities, also small meals will reheat more
quickly than large portions.
MOISTURE CONTENT
Many fresh foods e.g. vegetables and fruit,
vary in their moisture content throughout the
season, particularly jacket potatoes. For this
reason cooking times may have to be adjusted.
Dry ingredients e.g. rice, pasta, can dry out
during storage so cooking times may differ.
Cover foods with microwave cling film or a lid.
Cover fish, vegetables, casseroles, soups. Do
not cover cakes, sauces, jacket potatoes or
pastry items.
Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced
apart. NEVER pile foods on top of each other.
DENSITY
Porous airy foods heat more quickly than
dense heavy foods.
CLING FILM
Cling film helps keep the food moist and the
trapped steam assists in speeding up cooking
times. Pierce before cooking to allow excess
steam to escape. Always take care when
removing cling film from a dish as the build-up
of steam will be very hot.
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