Panasonic NN-SD466, NN-SD446, NN-SD456 User Manual

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FO R MO D E L S : NN-SD466 / NN-SD456 / NN-SD446

Standard Conversion Chart

Weight

1/2oz	–	15g
1oz	–	25g
2oz	–	50g
3oz	–	75g
4oz	–	100g
5oz	–	150g
6oz	–	175g
7oz	–	200g
8oz	–	225g
9oz	–	250g
10oz	–	275g
11oz	–	300g
12oz	–	350g
13oz	–	375g
14oz	–	400g
15oz	–	425g
1lb/16oz –		450g

Capacity

1/2tsp	–	3ml
1tsp	–	5ml
1tbsp	–	15ml
1/4pt	–	150ml
1/2pt	–	300ml
3/4pt	–	450ml
1pt	–	600ml
13/4pt	–	1 litre

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

						The IEC (60705) power
			900W			output (watts)
						The heating category for
			E			small packs of food

Microwave symbol

Your oven is rated 900 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 25-33 of this book. ALWAYS check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening the door and after checking the progress of the foods press START to continue the cooking time.

*1000 Watts IEC (60705) is achieved by using the Turbo Reheat pad, see page 16 for details.

Failure to follow the instructions given in this Cookbook and Operating Instructions, may affect the recipe result and in some instances may be dangerous.

COOKERY ADVICE LINE	01344 862108 (Opens 3 days a week)
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.

Welcome to Panasonic Microwave Cooking

Dear Owner,

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.

Even if this is not your first microwave oven, do please read the opening chapters of this cookbook to achieve perfect results every time

This microwave oven has the benefit of the Inverter System Inside. The new unique technology has been in use with microwave ovens in Japan for many years, improving the cooking performance of the oven. It also means that you benefit from having more space inside your oven, without taking up more room on your work surface.

Microwaves leave most foods tastier and leave you with less washing up, but don’t expect to become a perfect microwave cook overnight – some of the methods are very different to those used in conventional cooking.

Home Economists program the ovens especially for the UK market. The recipes are also tested many times to ensure you achieve successful results

We hope you enjoy using your new oven but should you require any further help or explanation, phone our

COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108 (Opens 3 days a week)

Home economists will provide friendly guidance on queries relating to recipes & cooking in your microwave. Alternatively, write to the address below or contact us on-line at:

[e-mail]

Or visit our website at www.cooking-corner.co.uk

The Microwave Test & Development Kitchen

Panasonic Consumer Electronics U.K

Willoughby Road

Bracknell

Berks

RG12 8FP

When writing, be sure to state your model number and daytime telephone number.

CONTENTS

Safety Information	2
Unpacking your oven	3
Care and Cleaning	4
Parts of your oven	5
Important Information	6-7
Microwaving Principles	8
General Guidelines	9-10
Containers to use	11-12
Control Panel	13
Operating Instructions	14-20
Auto Weight Cooking -
NN-SD466/NN-SD456	21-22
NN-SD446	23
Reheating Guidelines	24
Reheating Charts	25-28
Cooking Charts	29-33
Increasing/
Decreasing Recipes	34

RECIPES

Soups and Starters	35
Fish	36-38
Meat and Poultry	39-42
Pasta and Rice	43-44
Cheese and Egg Dishes	45-46
Vegetables/Vegetarian	47-50
Puddings and Desserts	51-53
Sauces	54
Baking	55-56
Preserves	57-58
Technical Specification	59
Building in your Oven	59
Index	61-62

1

Important safety instructions

Read carefully and keep for future reference

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience, which may be marked, and rated, either 10 amps or 13 amps.

A 10 amp or 13 amp fuse is fitted according to the type of mains plug fitted.

Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has the correct rating for the type of mains plug fitted and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BSI362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI markon the body of the fuse.

If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover omitted. A replacement 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.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY AND 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-AND-YELLOW 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.

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.

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.

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Unpacking your oven

Placement of 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.Guarantee

Your receipt is your guarantee, please keep safely.

3.Cord

If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or it’s 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.

Counter Top:

This oven is intended for counter-top or built-in use only. It is not intended for use inside a cabinet or cupboard. Refer to Building-In your oven on page 59.

1.Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface 850mm above floor level. For proper operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow. i.e. 5cm/2" at one side, the other being open; 15cm/6" clear over the top; 10cm/4" at the rear.

	6"
2. Do not place the microwave oven on a
		4"
shelf directly above a gas or electric hob.
	2"
This may be a safety hazard and the oven	open

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 with blank display until it has cooled.

4.Do not use outdoors.

Using your oven

1.The appliance must not be operated by Microwave WITHOUT FOOD IN THE OVEN. Operation when empty will damage the appliance.

2.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.

3.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.

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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.

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 detergents or abrasives is not recommended.

3.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.

4.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.

5.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.

6.It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass turntable for cleaning. Wash the turntable in warm soapy water.

7.The roller ring and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven, particularly the turntable spindle and the area surrounding this, with mild detergent and hot water then dry with a clean cloth. The roller ring may be washed in mild soapy water. Cooking vapours collect during repeated use but in no way affect the bottom surface or the roller ring wheels. After removing the roller ring from the cavity floor for cleaning, be sure to replace it in the proper position.

8.A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning.

Maintenance of your oven

1.Service

WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES SERVICING 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.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 you quote the correct model number.

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Parts of Your Oven

1.	Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass	6.	The Glass Turntable can rotate in either direction. The maximum
	Turntable in place.		weight that can be placed on the turntable is 4 Kg (8 lb 14 oz)
2.	Only use the Glass Turntable specifically designed for this oven.		(this includes total weight of food and dish).
	Do not substitute with any other Glass Turntable.	7.	While cooking by MICROWAVE the turntable may vibrate. This
3.	If Glass Turntable is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing		will not affect cooking performance.
	in water.	8.	Arcing may occur if the incorrect weight of food is used or a metal
4.	Do not cook directly on Glass Turntable. Always place food in a		container has been used accidentally. If this occurs, stop the
			machine immediately.
	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.

		Glass Turntable
		The glass turntable and roller ring are the only	Menu Label
		accessories used for Microwave Cooking.
	See-through Oven Window	External Air Vents	Door Safety
			Lock System
			Display Window
			Microwave Feed Guide
			Control Panel
			Identification Plate

		Roller Ring	Door Release Pad
			Push to open the door
		1. The Roller Ring and oven floor should be
			Opening the door during cooking will stop the
		cleaned frequently to prevent excessive
			cooking process without cancelling the
		noise.
	Door Safety		program. Cooking resumes as soon as the
		2. The Roller Ring must always be used
	Lock System		door is closed and Start is pressed. The oven
		together with the Glass Turntable for
			light will turn on and stay on whenever the
		cooking.
			door is opened.

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Important Information – Read Carefully

Safety

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 ON MICROWAVE.

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 hardboiled 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.

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Important Information – Read Carefully

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.Fan Motor Operation.

After using the microwave the fan motor may rotate for a few minutes to cool the electric components. This is normal and you can take out food even though the fan motor operates. You can continue using the oven during this time.

15.Utensils.

Before use check that utensils/containers are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

16.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 in order to avoid burns.

17.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.

18.Maximum weight on turntable

The maximum weight that can be placed on the turntable is 4 Kg (8 lb 14 oz) (this includes total weight of food and dish).

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Microwaving Principles

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.

HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD

In a microwave oven, electricity is converted into microwaves by the MAGNETRON

13 Amp fused socket

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.

Microwave

Water Molecule Absorption

Vibration

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 11⁄2-2 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.

IMPORTANT NOTES

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.

Boiled Eggs

Do not boil eggs in your microwave. Raw eggs boiled in their shells can explode and cause serious injury

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 9.)

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General Guidelines

STANDING TIME

Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require a STANDING TIME (inside or outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the centre completely.

■MEAT JOINTS – Stand 15 mins. wrapped in aluminium foil.

■JACKET POTATOES – Stand 5 mins. wrapped in aluminium foil.

■LIGHT CAKES – Stand 5 mins. before removing from dish.

■RICH DENSE CAKES – Stand 15-20 mins.

■FISH – Stand 2-5 mins.

■EGG DISHES – Stand 2-3 mins.

■PRECOOKED CONVENIENCE FOODS – Stand for 5 mins.

■PLATED MEALS – Stand for 2-5 mins.

■VEGETABLES – Boiled potatoes benefit from standing 1-2 mins., however most other types of vegetables can be served immediately.

■DEFROSTING – It is essential to allow standing time to complete the process. This can vary from 5 mins. e.g. raspberries, to up to 1 hour for a joint of meat.

If food is not cooked after STANDING TIME, return to oven and cook for additional time.

PIERCING

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.

MOISTURE

CONTENT

Many fresh foods e.g. vegetables and fruit, vary in their moisture content throughout the season. Jacket potatoes are a

particular example of this. For this reason cooking times may have to be adjusted throughout the year. Dry ingredients e.g. rice, pasta, can dry out further during storage and cooking times may differ from ingredients freshly purchased.

CLING FILM

Cling film helps keep the food moist and the trapped steam assists in speeding up cooking times. However it should be pierced 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. Always purchase cling film that states on the packet “suitable for microwave cooking” and use as a covering only. Do not line dishes with cling film.

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DISH SIZE

Follow the dish sizes given in the recipes, as these affect the cooking and reheating times. A quantity of food spread in a bigger dish cooks and reheats more quickly.

DENSITY

Porous airy foods heat more quickly than dense heavy foods.

TURNING AND STIRRING

Some foods require stirring during cooking. Meat and poultry should be turned after half the cooking time.

QUANTITY

Small quantities cook faster than large quantities, also small meals will reheat more quickly than large portions.

COVERING

Cover foods with microwave cling film or a self-fitting lid. Cover fish, vegetables, casseroles, soups. Do not cover cakes, sauces, jacket potatoes, pastry items.

LIQUIDS

All liquids must be stirred before and during heating. Water especially must be stirred before and during heating, to avoid eruption. Do not heat liquids that have previously been boiled. DO NOT OVERHEAT.

SPACING

Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced apart. NEVER pile foods on top of each other.

ARRANGING

Individual foods e.g. chicken portions or chops, should be placed on a dish so that the thicker parts are to the outside.

CHECKING FOOD

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 conventional oven). Return the food to the oven for further cooking if necessary.

SHAPE

Even shapes cook evenly. Food cooks better by microwave when in a round container rather than square.

STARTING TEMPERATURE

The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat up. Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature.

CLEANING

As microwaves work on food particles, keep your oven clean at all times. Stubborn spots of food can be removed by using a branded microwave spray cleaner, sprayed onto a soft cloth, always wipe the oven dry after cleaning.

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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 container is suitable for use in your microwave, check by the following test:

1. Fill a microwave safe measuring jug with 300ml (1⁄2pt) cold water.

2. Place it on the turntable alongside the dish to be tested. If the dish you are testing is a large dish, then stand the measuring jug on top of the empty dish.

3. Heat on HIGH power for

1 minute.

Result

If the dish is suitable for microwaving, it will remain cool, whilst the water in the jug will begin to feel warm. If the testing dish feels warm, do not use as it is obviously absorbing microwave energy.

N.B. This test does not apply to plastic or metal based containers e.g. Le Creuset® style dishes, which should not be used as they are cast iron covered with enamel.

QUICK CHECK GUIDE TO COOKING UTENSILS

OVEN GLASS

Everyday glass that is heat resistant e.g. Pyrex®, is ideal. Do not use delicate glass which

may crack due to the heat from the food. Do not use lead crystal which may crack or arc.

POTTERY, EARTHENWARE, STONEWARE

If completely glazed, these dishes are suitable. Do not use if partially glazed or unglazed, since they are able to absorb water which in turn absorbs microwave energy, making the container very hot and slows down the cooking of food.

CHINA AND CERAMIC

Everyday glazed china plates, saucers, bowls, mugs and cups can be used if they are heat resistant. Porcelain and ceramic are also ideal. Fine bone china should only be used for reheating for short periods, otherwise the change in temperature may crack

the dish or craze the finish. Do not use dishes with a metal rim or pattern. Do not use jugs or mugs with glued handles, since the glue can melt in a microwave.

FOIL/METAL CONTAINERS

NEVER ATTEMPT TO COOK IN FOIL OR METAL containers – the microwaves cannot pass through and the food will not heat evenly – this may also damage your oven. Small items in shallow foil containers can be REHEATED in the microwave, but take care that

containers do not touch the oven walls or door. Use wooden kebab sticks instead of metal skewers. DO NOT RE-USE FOIL CONTAINERS AS THEY MAY BECOME DENTED OR DAMAGED AND ARCING MAY OCCUR.

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PLASTIC

Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use. Only use Tupperware® containers if they are designed for microwave use. Do not use Melamine – although it

	is heat resistant it absorbs
	microwave energy and
	scorches. Even if a

container is microwave safe, do not use for cooking foods high in sugar or fat. Foods that require long cooking times e.g. brown rice, should not be cooked in plastic. Never cook in margarine cartons or yoghurt pots, as these will melt with the heat from the food. Many plastics that are not heatproof for cooking are suitable for defrosting.

PAPER

Plain white absorbent kitchen paper (kitchen towel) can be used for covering blind pastry cases and for covering 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.

Avoid kitchen paper containing manmade fibres. If you are using branded re-cycled kitchen towel,

check first that it is recommended for microwave use. Do not use waxed or plastic coated cups or plates as the finish may melt in the oven. Greaseproof paper can be used to line the base of dishes and to cover fatty foods e.g. bacon rashers to stop them splattering. White paper plates can be used for SHORT REHEATING TIMES.

	WICKER, WOOD, STRAW BASKETS
	Do not use these items in your microwave.
	With continued use and with prolonged
	exposure they will crack and could ignite.
	Do not use wooden dishes in your microwave.

CLING FILM

Microwave cling film can be used for covering food that is reheated by

microwave. It is also useful for covering food to be cooked, but care should be taken to avoid the film being in direct contact with the food.

ROASTING BAGS

Roasting bags are useful when slit up one side to tent a joint for roasting by power and time. Do not use the metal twists supplied.

ALUMINIUM FOIL

Small amounts of smooth aluminium foil can be used to SHIELD joints of meat during defrosting and cooking, as the microwaves cannot pass through the foil, this prevents the parts shielded from overcooking or overdefrosting. Take care that the foil does not touch the sides or roof of the oven, as this may cause arcing and damage your oven.

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Control Panel

NN-SD466/NN-SD456/NN-SD446*

(1)
(2)	(8)
(3)
(4)	(9)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(10)	(11)

* The design of your control panel may vary from the panel displayed (depending on colour), but the words on the pads will be the same.

(1)Display Window

(2)Microwave Power Setting

(3)Turbo Reheat

(4)Auto Weight Defrost Programs

(5)Delay/Stand Pad:

This can be used to delay a cooking program for up to 9 hrs 90 mins., or used to time or for standing (non-cooking) time.

(6)Clock Pad:

Press the clock pad. Using the Time/Weight Dial set the clock (12 hr clock). Press clock pad again to stop colon flashing.

(7)lb/oz Conversion Pad

(8)Auto Cook Menu Dial

(9)Time/Weight Dial

(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.

(11)Start Pad:

Press to start operating the oven. If during cooking the door is opened or Stop/Cancel Pad is pressed once, Start Pad has to be pressed again to continue cooking.

Beep Sound:

A beep sounds when a pad is pressed. If this beep does not sound, the setting is incorrect. When the oven changes from one function to another, two beeps sound. After completion of cooking, five beeps sound.

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Let’s Start to Use your Oven

NN-SD466/NN-SD456

NN-SD446*

1 Plug in

Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to read your operating instructions.

2 Press Clock Pad

Set clock as a 12hr clock. Set time using Time/Weight Dial. Press clock pad again. (See page 15 for details).

3 Demonstration Mode

This is to enable you to experiment setting various programs. (The letter D will always appear in the display window. This is to confirm that there is no microwave power produced and it is safe to use the oven without any food). To select this mode press the clock pad three times. “Demo Mode Press Any Key” will appear in the display window.

4 Select Power

For example - For HIGH power, press MICRO POWER PAD once.

5 Enter Time Using Time/Weight Dial

To set a cooking time eg. 1 minute, turn time /weight dial until 1 minute is displayed.

* The design of your control panel may vary from the panel displayed (depending on colour), but the words on the pads will be the same.

6 Press Start Pad

The time will be displayed in the window and count down. The oven will beep at the end of the cooking program. Check that the letter D appears in the display window, to confirm no microwave power is being produced, and it is safe to use the oven without any food. To cancel the demonstration mode press the clock pad a further three times.

7 Child Lock

To operate the child lock facility press the start pad three times, this will deactivate the microwave. “Lock” will appear in the display and none of the controls will operate. To clear child lock facility press Stop/Cancel three times.

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Setting the Clock

● Press Clock Pad		● Turn Time/Weight Dial	● Press Clock Pad
“SET TIME” will appear in the display window,		Enter time of day by using the Time/Weight	Colon stops blinking. Time of day is now locked
and the colon starts to blink.		Dial. Time counts up in minutes. Turning the	into the display.
		dial slowly will count up in 1 minute steps.
		Turning the dial quickly will count up in 10
		minute steps. Set as a 12 hour clock.

N.B.

1.To reset time of day, repeat step 1 through to step 3.

2.The clock will keep the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied.

3.This is a 12 hour clock.

Microwave Cooking and Defrosting

There are 6 different microwave power levels available.

Selecting Microwave Power Level

● Press this Pad until the power you require appears in the display window.

	Power
Press	Level	Wattage
once	High	900 W
twice	Defrost	270 W
3 times	Medium	600 W
4 times	Low	440 W
5 times	Simmer	250 W
6 times	Warm	100 W

● Enter the cooking time by using the	● Press Start.
Time/Weight Dial. 0-8 minutes, time
counts up in seconds. Upwards from 8
minutes, time counts up in minutes.
(HIGH Power: Up to 30 minutes).
(Other Powers: Up to 99 minutes).

CAUTION: The oven will automatically work on HIGH microwave power if a cooking time is entered without the power level previously being selected.

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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.

● Press the Pad.	● Select Cooking time using		● Press Start.
	Time/Weight Dial (up to 30 minutes).

Using the the Delay/Stand Feature

The Delay/Stand Pad is used as a timing pad either before, during or after a cooking program (up to 30 minutes). When the Delay/Stand Pad is selected with a time, there is no microwave power in the oven during this time.

1. To Set a Standing Time:

Power level

&

Time

● Set the desired	● Then Press the Stand Pad.	● Set desired standing	time
Cooking Program, by		using the Time/Weight Dial
selecting power level and		(max 9hrs 90mins). An “H”
time required.		will appear in the display to
		denote hours.

●Press Start Pad. Cooking program will commence after which the standing time will count down.

2. To Set a Delay Start:

Power level

&

Time

● Press the Delay Pad	● Set Delay time using the
	Time/Weight Dial (max
	9hrs 90mins). An “H” will
	appear in the display to
	denote hours.
NB

● Set the complete cooking	● Press Start Pad. Delayed
program, by entering	time will count down then
power level and time	the cooking program will
required.	start.

1.If the oven door is opened during the stand or delay time, the time in the display window will continue to count down.

2.Delay Start cannot be used before an Auto Program.

3.If the Delay Stand pad is pressed three times, this will turn off the auto guide system. “Operation guide off” will appear once. The words will not now scroll in the display window. To turn the auto guide back on, press the Delay/Stand pad three times. “Operation guide on” will appear, and then the words will scroll again.

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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.

Two Stage Cooking:

eg. High power 10 minutes followed by Simmer power 20 minutes; Select High power and program 10 minutes then select second power (Simmer) with second cooking time (20 minutes) then press Start.

Three Stage Cooking:

eg. High power 5 minutes, Delay 5 minutes, High power 2 minutes; Select first Power level and cooking time, then press DELAY and time, then select final power level and final cooking time. Then press Start.

Auto Weight Defrost

With this feature you can defrost frozen foods according to the weight. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight can be programmed in pounds and ounces or grams. The weight starts from the minimum weight for each category.

•Select the desired program by •Press to select g or lb and oz. •Enter the weight by turning the			• Press Start.
pressing pad. Press “CHAOS		Time/Weight Dial. The display
DEFROST” pad once, twice or		will start with the minimum
three times to select food.		weight for each food. Turning
		the dial slowly will count up in
		10 g (or 1 oz) steps. Turning
		the dial quickly will count up in
		100 g (or 10 oz) steps.
Program	Weight Range	Suitable Foods
1 Bread	100 - 800g (4oz - 1lb 12oz)	Bread and rolls. Turn at beep.
2 Meat Items	150 - 1200g (5oz - 2lb 10oz)	Small pieces of meat, minced meat, chicken portions, steaks, chops. Turn at beeps.
3 Meat Joints	400 - 2000g (14oz - 4lb 6oz)	Whole chicken, meat joints. Turn at beeps and shield.

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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 17).

Foods should be placed in a suitable dish, whole chickens and joints of meat should be on an upturned saucer or on a rack. Chops, chicken portions and slices of bread should be placed in a single layer. It is not necessary to cover the foods.

The CHAOS Theory principle is used in Auto Weight defrost programs to give you a quick and more even defrost.

The CHAOS system uses a random sequence of pulsing microwave energy which speeds up the defrosting process.

During the program the oven will beep to remind you to check the food.

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU TURN AND STIR THE FOOD FREQUENTLY AND SHIELD IF NECESSARY. (See page 19).

On hearing the first beep you should TURN and SHIELD (if possible). On the second beep you should turn the food or break it up.

1st Beep		1st Beep		2nd Beep

Turn	or	Shield	Turn or break up
CATEGORY 1		BREAD

The Bread Program is suitable for defrosting small items e.g. rolls, buns and slices of bread which are required for immediate use. Small items may feel warm immediately after defrosting. Loaves can also be defrosted on this program but these will require standing time to allow the centre to thaw out. Standing time can be shortened if slices are separated and buns and loaves cut in half. Items should be turned halfway during defrosting. THIS PROGRAM IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CREAM CAKES OR DESSERTS eg. cheesecake.

CATEGORY 2 MEAT ITEMS (MINCE/CHOPS/CHICKEN PORTIONS)

It is necessary for mince to be broken up frequently during defrosting and this is best carried out in a large shallow dish. Chops and chicken portions should be arranged in a single layer and turned frequently.

CATEGORY 3 MEAT JOINTS/WHOLE CHICKENS

Meat joints and chickens will require shielding during defrosting especially if they are particularly fatty pieces. This is to prevent over defrosting on the outside edges. Smooth foil secured with cocktail sticks should be used. DO NOT ALLOW THE FOIL TO TOUCH THE WALLS OF THE OVEN. Back fat of joints, legs, wings and breast bones need shielding (see photograph above). Standing time of at least 1 hour should be allowed (rolled joints may require longer) before cooking to ensure the centre is fully defrosted.

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