Panasonic NN-SF574SQPQ User Manual

Operating Instruction and Cook Book

Microwave Oven

Household Use Only

Model Number:

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

NN-SF574S NN-SF564W

We are glad you have chosen to purchase a PANASONIC microwave oven. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions carefully and completely, and keep them for further reference.

If you have only used a microwave oven for reheating and defrosting, with Panasonic’s Inverter Technology you can be reassured of excellent results when cooking a variety of foods, as the ‘soft’ penetration of microwave energy to the centre of food helps prevent over cooking on edges and surfaces. Foods can now be gently simmered without the concern of boil over.

After reading the introductory chapter, we are sure you will be able to master the basic techniques and thereby develop a ﬁ rm understanding of your new oven. This book includes recipes from starters to desserts. After trying our recipes be sure to adapt your favourite recipes to microwave methods.

Start experimenting now, and enjoy the ﬁ rst class results you will achieve by using your new microwave oven.

Panasonic Australia Pty Ltd 1 Innovation Road Macquarie Park NSW 2113

The serial number of this product may be found on the left side of the control panel. You should note the model number and serial number of this oven in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER _______________________

SERIAL NUMBER _______________________

DATE OF PURCHASE ____________________

Table of Contents

Before Operation

Safety Instructions ..........................................................................................................................2

Installation and General Instructions ...........................................................................................3-5

Microwaves and How They Work ...................................................................................................5

Cookware and Utensils Guide ........................................................................................................6

Feature Diagram ............................................................................................................................7

Control Panel ..................................................................................................................................8

Ingredient Conversion Chart ........................................................................................................19

Operation and Hints

Let's Start to Use Your Oven ..........................................................................................................9

Display Window ..............................................................................................................................9

To Set Clock .................................................................................................................................10

To Use Child Safety Lock .............................................................................................................10

To Cook/Reheat/Defrost by Micro Power and Time ................................................................11-12

To Defrost using Turbo Defros ......................................................................................................12

Defrosting Tips and Techniques ...................................................................................................13

3-Stage Setting .............................................................................................................................14

To Reheat Food Using Reheat Meal/Frozen Reheat ...................................................................15

To Cook Food Using Auto Cook ..............................................................................................16-19

To Use Timer ................................................................................................................................20

Quick Guide to Operation .............................................................................................................25

Maintenance

Before Requesting Service ...........................................................................................................21

Care of Your Microwave Oven ......................................................................................................22

Technical Speciﬁ cations ...............................................................................................................22

Panasonic Warranty ................................................................................................................23-24

Cooking Guide

Microwave Recipe Techniques ................................................................................................26-28

Reheat .....................................................................................................................................29-30

Soups and Snacks. .................................................................................................................31-32

Fish and Shellﬁ sh ....................................................................................................................33-35

Poultry and Eggs .....................................................................................................................36-39

Meat ........................................................................................................................................40-43

Vegetables and Legumes ........................................................................................................44-48

Rice, Pasta and Noodles .........................................................................................................49-52

Cakes, Desserts and Slices ....................................................................................................53-57

Sauces and Extras ..................................................................................................................58-60

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Safety Instructions

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Precautions to be taken when using Microwave Ovens for Heating foodstuffs

INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE. A microwave oven

should only be used if an inspection conﬁ rms all of the following conditions:

1. The door ﬁ ts squarely and securely and opens and closes smoothly.

2. The door hinges are in good condition.

3. The metal plates of a metal seal on the door are neither buckled nor deformed.

4. The door seals are neither covered with food nor have large burn marks.

PRECAUTIONS. Microwave radiation from microwave ovens can cause harmful effects if the following precautions are not taken:

1. Never tamper with or deactivate the interlocking devices on the door.

2. Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, through a grille or between the door and the oven while the oven is operating.

3. Never place saucepans, unopened cans or other heavy metal objects in the oven.

4. Do not let other metallic articles, e.g., fast food foil containers, touch the side of the oven.

5. Clean the oven cavity, the door and the seals with water and a mild detergent at regular intervals. Never use any form of abrasive cleaner that may scratch or scour surfaces around the door.

6. Always use the oven with trays or cookware recommended by the manufacturer.

7. Never operate the oven without a load (i.e., an absorbing material such as food or water) in the oven cavity unless speciﬁ cally allowed in the manufacturer’s literature.

8. For horizontally hinged doors, never rest heavy objects such as food containers on the door while it is open.

9. Do not place sealed containers in microwave ovens. Baby bottles ﬁ tted with a screw cap or a teat are considered to be sealed containers.

10. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

11. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

12. It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

13. The surfaces are liable to get hot during use.

Important Instructions

WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, ﬁ re, injury to persons or excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.

2. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers - (for example, closed glass jars and sealed baby bottles with teat) - may explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven.

3. Use this microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual.

4. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

5. Do not operate this microwave oven if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.

6. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.

7. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

8. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

10. Do not remove outer panel from oven.

11. Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remotecontrol system.

12. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

13. To reduce the risk of ﬁ re in the oven cavity:

(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

(b) Heating therapeutic wheat bags is not

recommended. If heating, do not leave unattended and follow manufacturers’ instructions carefully.

placing bag in oven.

(d) If materials inside the oven should ignite,

keep oven door closed, turn oven off at the wall switch, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

(e) Never leave microwave unattended while

cooking or reheating.

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Installation and General Instructions

Earthing Instructions

This microwave oven must be earthed. In the event of an electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This microwave oven is equipped with a cord having an earthing wire with an earthing plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and earthed. WARNING—Improper use of the earthing plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

WE CERTIFY THAT THIS MICROWAVE OVEN HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION 3, SUBCLAUSE(2), OF THE MICROWAVE OVENS REGULATIONS 1982.

(This statement applicable only to New Zealand.)

We certify that this microwave oven has been inspected and complies with the safety requirements of government notice 466 of March 1981, and complies with the Radio Regulation of government notice 587 of March 1986.

(This statement applicable only to South Africa)

WARNING

a) The door seals and door seal areas should be

cleaned with a damp cloth. The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas and if these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a qualiﬁ ed service technician trained by the manufacturer.

b) It is dangerous for anyone other than a service

technician trained by the manufacturer to perform repair service.

c) If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged,

it must be replaced by a qualiﬁ ed service technician with the special cord available only from the manufacturer.

d) Before use, the user should check that whether

the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

e) Liquids or other foods must not be heated

in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

f) 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.

General Use

1. In order to maintain high quality, do not operate the oven when empty. The microwave energy will reﬂ ect continuously throughout the oven if no food or water is present to absorb energy. This can lead to damage to the microwave oven including arcing within the oven cavity.

2. If smoke is observed, press the STOP/RESET Pad and leave door closed in order to stiﬂ e any ﬂ ames. Disconnect the power cord, and/or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

3. Do not dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in oven. They may catch on ﬁ re.

4. Do not use recycled paper products, unless the paper product is labelled as safe for microwave oven use. Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or ﬁ res when used.

5. Do not use newspapers or paper bags for cooking.

6. Do not hit or strike the Control Panel. Damage to controls may occur.

7. POT HOLDERS may be needed as heat from food is transferred to the cooking container and from the container to the oven. The oven can be very hot after removing the cooking container from the oven.

8. Do not store ﬂ ammable materials next to, on top of, or in the oven. It could be a ﬁ re hazard.

9. Do not cook food directly on the ﬂ at table unless indicated in recipes. (Food should be placed in a suitable cooking utensil.)

10. DO NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or other non-food products. DO NOT clean this oven with any product that is labelled as containing corrosive chemicals. The heating of corrosive

chemicals in this oven may cause microwave radiation leaks.

11. If the base of the oven is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water.

12. During cooking, some steam will condense inside and/or on the oven door. This is normal and safe. Steam will disappear after the oven cools down.

13. Do not leave the microwave unattended while reheating or cooking food in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or other combustible materials, as these types of containers can ignite if overheated.

14. The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or ﬁ re.

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Installation and General Instructions

(continued)

Placement of Oven

1. The oven must be placed on a ﬂ at, stable surface. For correct operation, the oven must have sufﬁ cient air ﬂ ow. Allow 15 cm of space

on the top of the oven, 10 cm at the back, and 5 cm on both sides. If one side of the oven is placed ﬂ ush to wall, the other side or top must not be blocked. Do not remove feet.

a. Do not block air vents. If they are blocked

during operation, the oven may be overheated and damaged. When using any cloth over the oven, the air intake and exhaust should not be blocked. Also allow sufﬁ cient space on back and both sides of the oven.

b. Do not place oven near a hot or damp surface

such as a gas stove, electric range or sink etc.

c. Do not operate oven when room humidity is

too high.

2. This appliance is intended to be used in

household and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, ofﬁ ces and other working environments; farm house; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments; bed and breakfast type environments.

Building-in your oven

1. This oven is intended for counter-top and builtin use only. It is not intended for use inside a cupboard. This oven may be built into a wall cabinet by using the proper trim kit, (NN-TK510FSQP/NN-TK510FWQP) which may be purchased from you local Panasonic dealer.

2. In case of ﬁ tting into an oven housing, please use Panasonic's Trim Kit, NN-TK510FSQP/ NN-TK510FWQP.

3. Microwave ovens should not be built into a unit directly above a top front venting conventional cooker. This may be a safety hazard and could result in damage to your oven. This will invalidate your one year guarantee.

4. A microwave which is built in must be more than 850 mm above ﬂ oor level. Read Trim-Kit instructions carefully before installation. It is recommended that the microwave oven is placed below a conventional oven to avoid heat damage to the facia of the microwave.

Circuits

Your microwave oven should be operated on a separate 10 A circuit from other appliances. Failure to do this may cause the power board fuse to blow, and/or food to cook slower. Do not insert higher value fuse in the power board.

Food

1. Do not use your oven for home canning or the heating of any closed jar. Pressure will build up and the jar may explode. In addition, the microwave oven cannot maintain the food at the correct canning temperature. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume.

2. Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven.

3. Do not boil eggs in their shell and whole hardboiled eggs (unless otherwise stated in Cooking Guide section). Pressure will build up and the eggs will explode.

4. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, chicken wings, whole squash and sausages are examples of foods with nonporous skins. This type of food must be pierced before cooking, to prevent bursting.

5. When heating liquids, e.g. 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 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 halfway through cooking time. d) After heating, allow to stand in the oven for

a short time, stirring again before carefully

removing the container.

6. DO NOT USE A CONVENTIONAL MEAT

THERMOMETER IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN. To check the degree of cooking of roasts and poultry use a MICROWAVE THERMOMETER.

Alternatively, a conventional meat thermometer may be used after the food is removed from the oven. If undercooked, return meat or poultry to the oven and cook for a few more minutes at the recommended power level. It is important to ensure that meat and poultry are thoroughly cooked.

7. COOKING TIMES given in the Cooking Guide section are APPROXIMATE. Factors that may affect cooking time are preferred degree of moisture content, starting temperature, altitude, volume, size, shape of food and utensils used. As you become familiar with the oven, you will be able to adjust for these factors.

8. 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 recommended.

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Installation and General Instructions

(continued)

9. Extreme care should be taken when cooking popcorn in a microwave oven. Cook for minimum time as recommended by manufacturer. Use the directions suitable for the wattage of your microwave oven. NEVER leave oven unattended when popping popcorn.

10. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check the oven frequently due to the possibility of ignition.

11. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

Microwaves and How They Work

Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves similar to those used by a radio, including AM, FM and CB. They are similar to a television where the radio waves are converted to a picture on the screen. However, microwaves are much shorter than radio waves; approximately twelve centimetres wave length. Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube (which is the heart of the microwave oven). From the magnetron tube, microwave energy is transmitted to the oven cavity through a small plastic covered piece. The microwaves are converted to heat in the food. The microwaves enter from the outside of the food and travel through the food losing half of their power every two to three centimetres. Continued cooking to the centre occurs by conduction. Although pacemakers used to be affected by microwaves (as well as by other radio waves), they are now shielded and are not bothered by these interferences. This allows people with pacemakers to sit calmly by their radio or television and cook with microwave ovens. When microwaves come in contact with a substance, any one or combination of three things may occur. They can be:

1. REFLECTED

2. TRANSMITTED

3. ABSORBED

Reﬂ ection:

Metal substances REFLECT microwave energy and because there is no absorption, there is no heating. This is why the oven interior is either stainless steel or epoxy-coated steel. This ensures that the microwaves are kept inside the cavity and evenly distributed throughout the food with the help of the turntable.

Transmission:

Such substances as paper, glass and plastic TRANSMIT microwave energy and do not become hot except from food. Because these substances do not reﬂ ect or absorb microwave energy, they are ideal materials for microwave cooking containers.

Absorption:

Food contains moisture and will ABSORB microwave energy, which causes the moisture molecules within the food to vibrate at an incredible rate (2,450,000,000 times per second). Friction, created by the vibration, produces heat energy which is conducted throughout the food.

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Cookware and Utensils Guide

It is important to use the correct container when cooking in a microwave oven. The following will help you make the right selection.

How to Test a Container for Safe Microwave Oven Use

TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a 1-cup glass measure with cool

water and place it in the microwave oven alongside the empty container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at High. If the container is microwave ovensafe (transparent to microwave energy), the container should remain comfortably cool, the water in glass measure should be hot. If the container is hot, it has absorbed some microwave energy and should NOT be used. This test cannot be used for plastic containers.

Paper Products and Freezer Wrap

Waxed paper, paper plates, cups and napkins should not be used for heating or cooking food. Freezer wrap should not be used as it is not heat resistant and may melt. Paper towel, greaseproof paper and bake paper may be safely used for short periods of time for covering or lining.

Glass, Ceramic and China

Heat-Resistant glass cookware is invaluable in

microwave cooking. Many of these items are readily available in most homes: glass jugs, mixing bowls, loaf dishes, covered casseroles, oblong baking dishes, pie plates and round or square cake dishes. Examples of this type of cookware are Pyrex® and Corningware®. Dinnerware can be used for microwave heating. Many brands of dinnerware are microwave safe. Check the care information for reference to microwave use for dinnerware and serving pieces. If dinnerware is marked ovenproof, it frequently is safe to use in the microwave oven. However, to be sure, check by conducting microwave dish test previously mentioned. Several types of glassware and dinnerware are not recommended for use in the microwave oven. Do not use dishes with metallic trim or containers with metal parts. Do not use cups or mugs with glued on handles, as they may fall off with continued heating. Do not use delicate glassware. Although the glassware may be transparent to microwave energy the heat from the food may cause the glassware to crack.

Plastics

Plastic dishes, cups and some freezer containers

should be used with care in a microwave oven. Choose plastic containers carefully, as some plastic containers may become soft, melt and may scorch. The majority of plastic dishes, even those designed for use in the microwave oven, are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat or sugar content, or for lengthy cooking times. Most microwave plastic dishes should not be used for longer than 3 to 5 minutes on High power. These dishes, although not suitable

for extended cooking, may be used successfully for defrosting or for use on lower power levels. Cooking Bags designed to withstand boiling, freezing, or conventional heating are microwave safe. Prepare bags according to manufacturer’s directions. When cooking by microwave, DO NOT use wire twist-ties to close bag. They can act as an antenna and cause arcing (sparks). DO NOT COOK IN PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BAGS. Plastic Wrap such as GLAD WRAP® can be used to cover dishes in most recipes. Over an extended heating time, some disﬁ guration of the wrap may occur. When removing plastic wrap “covers”, as well as any glass lid, be careful to remove it away from you to avoid steam burns. Loosen plastic but let dish stand, covered.

Jars and Bottles

Jars and bottles can be used to warm food to serving temperature, if the lid is removed ﬁ rst. Cooking should not be done in these containers since most are not heat resistant and during extended heating times, heat from food would cause cracking or breaking.

Metal

Metal cookware or utensils, or those with metallic trim, should NOT be used in the microwave. Since microwave energy is reﬂ ected by metal, foods in metal containers will not cook evenly. There is also a possibility of “arcing”. Although metal utensils should be avoided in microwave cooking, some metal can be helpful when used correctly. Aluminum foil can be used safely, if certain guidelines are followed, to prevent overcooking. Small pieces of foil are used to shield areas such as chicken wings, tips of roasts, or other thin parts that cook before the rest of the recipe is ﬁ nished. Make sure foil is attached securely and doesn’t touch sides of oven, otherwise arcing may occur. Foil lined containers, either cardboard or plastic, should NOT be used in the microwave oven as arcing could occur. Metal twist-ties, either paper or plastic coated, should NOT be used in the microwave oven. Frozen dinner trays can be used in the microwave, if the container is no deeper than 2 cm and is ﬁ lled with food. Metal skewers can not be used in microwave ovens as arcing may occur. Wooden skewers are readily available and give the same result. Shells: Scalloped baking shells are best used during reheating and for short periods of cooking time only. Thermometers are available for use in microwave ovens. DO NOT USE CONVENTIONAL MERCURY TYPE CANDY OR MEAT THERMOMETERS in food while cooking in the microwave oven.

Straw, Wicker and Wood

Straw and wicker baskets may be used in the microwave oven for short periods of time to warm rolls or bread. Large wooden utensils, such as bowls or cutting boards should NOT be used for prolonged heating as the microwave energy may cause the wood to become dry and brittle.

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Feature Diagram

Flat Table

1. If the ﬂ at table is hot, allow to cool before cleaning.

2. Do not cook directly on the ﬂ at table. Always put the food in the container special for the microwave oven.

Display

Oven Air Vent

Menu Label

Oven Air VentCaution Label

Door Safety Lock System

Window

Power Supply Cord

Power Supply Plug

Caution Lable

Door Safety Lock System

Identiﬁ cation Plate

The model number and serial number are displayed here.

Oven Window with Vapor Barrier Film (do not remove)

Control Panel

• The control panels are covered with removable protective ﬁ lm to prevent scratches during shipping. Small bubbles may appear under this ﬁ lm. When this happens, remove ﬁ lm carefully.

(Hint - apply masking or clear tape to an exposed corner and pull gently to remove.)

Door Release Button

Press 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 Pad is pressed. It is quite safe to open the door at any time during a cooking program and there is no risk of Microwave exposure.

Oven Light:

Oven Light will turn on during cooking and also when door is opened.

NOTE:

The above illustration is for reference only.

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Control Panel

Display Window

(pg. 9)

Power Level Pad

(pg. 11)

Reheat Meal Pad

(pg. 15)

Frozen Reheat Pad

(pg. 15)

Turbo Defrost Pad

(pg. 12)

* The control panel of

NN-SF564W has the same key layout as NN-SF574S

Time Pads

Timer/Clock Pad (pg. 10, 20)

Auto Cook Menu Pads

(pg. 16)

Weight Pad (pg. 12, 16)

Stop/Reset Pad

Before cooking: One tap

clears all your instructions.

During cooking: One

tap temporarily stops the

cooking process. Another

tap cancels all your

instructions and colon or

time of day appears in the

Display Window.

Start Pad

One tap allows oven to begin functioning. If door is opened or Stop/Reset Pad is pressed once during oven operation, Start Pad must again be pressed to restart oven.

Beep Sound

When pad is pressed correctly, a beep sound will be heard. If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit does not or cannot accept the instruction. The oven will beep twice between programmed stages. At the end of any complete programme, the oven will beep ﬁ ve times.

NOTE:

If an operation is set and Start Pad is not pressed, after 6 minutes, the oven will automatically cancel the operation. The display will revert back to clock or colon mode.

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Let’s Start To Use Your Oven!

Plug in

Plug into a properly earthed electrical outlet. immediately cease when any pad is pressed.)

Open Door

Open the door and place container with food at the center of ﬂ at table. Then close the door.

Select Power Level

E.g. Med-High Press Micro Power Pad twice. (see page 11 for Micro Power chart)

twice

Set Time

E.g. 13 minute 20 seconds Press Time Pads

once three times twice

appears in the Display Window. (This will

Press

Cooking will start. The time in the Display Window will count down.

Display Window

Power Level

Stage Display

Child Safety

Lock Setting

Timer (Minute)

Number (Time/Weight/ Menu Number)

Timer (Second)

Weight (

Defrost Feature

Micro Power

g/kg

)

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To Set Clock

You can use the oven without setting the clock.

Press twice

Colon will blink in Display Window.

Enter Time of Day

Enter time of day using Time Pads. E.g. 12:35:

12 times 3 times 5 times

Time appears in the Display Window, colon is blinking. Verify time of day in the Display Window.

Press

Colon stops blinking; time of day is entered and locked into Display Window.

NOTES:

1. Oven will not operate while colon is still blinking.

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

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

4. Clock is a 12 hour display. There isn’t a.m. or p.m. setting.

5. Maximum time available is 12:59. Clock is 12 hour only. One o’clock will be displayed as 1:00 not 13:00.

To Use Child Safety Lock

This feature allows you to prevent operation of the oven by a young child; however, the door will open. You can set Child Safety Lock when colon or time of day is displayed.

To set

Colon or time of day is displayed Press 3 times. Display Window

To cancel

Colon or time of day is displayedPress 3 times.Display Window

NOTE:

To set or cancel child safety lock, Start pad or Stop/Reset pad must be pressed 3 times within 10 seconds.

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To Cook/Reheat/Defrost by

Select Power Level

Press Micro Power pad until your desired power level appears in the Display Window. (see chart below)

Note: When selecting High on the ﬁ rst stage, you can start from step 2.

Set Cooking Time

Enter cooking time using Time Pads.

E.g. 5 minutes

5 times

Maximum Length of cooking time:

High power: up to 30 minutes, other powers: up to 99 minutes and 50 seconds for a single stage

Press

Cooking will start. The time in the Display Window will count down.

For more than one stage cooking,

Repeat steps 1 & 2 above then press Start. The maximum number of stages for cooking is 3. The oven will beep twice between stages. For the details, please refer to page 14.

Micro Power and Time

Micro Power:

The Power Level Pad gives you a selection of different power levels representing decreasing amounts of microwave energy, used for cooking foods at different speeds. E.g.The lower the micro power setting, the more evenly the food cooks, although it will take a little longer. To select the correct power level for cooking different foods, refer to the chart below.

Press POWER LEVEL WATTAGE DISPLAY EXAMPLE OF USE

1x HIGH 1000 W

2x MED-HIGH 700 W

3x MEDIUM 600 W

4x MED-LOW 450 W

5x DEFROST 350 W

6x LOW 250 W

Boil water. Reheat. Cook vegetables, rice, pasta and noodles.

Cook poultry, meat, cakes, desserts. Heat milk.

Cook beef, lamb, eggs, ﬁ sh and seafood. Melt butter.

Simmer soups, stews and casseroles (less tender cuts).

Defrost meat, poultry and seafood.

Keep cooked foods warm, simmer slowly.

NOTE:

After using the oven, the fan may rotate to cool the electric components and “COOL” appears in the display window. If you cook using microwave, “COOL” will appear after micro cooking over 3 minutes. This is perfectly normal, and you can take out the food from the oven while the fan operates.

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To Defrost

To Defrost using Turbo Defrost

This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood automatically by just setting the weight of the food.

Press

until the desired weight appears in the Display Window. The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate. The recommended maximum weight of food depends on the oven cavity size. Weight must be programmed in kilograms and tenths of a kilogram (0.1 kg ~ 3.0 kg). For best results, the minimun recommended weight is 0.2 kg.

Press

Defrost time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down.

NOTES:

1. After you select the Turbo Defrost feature, you can also press Weight pad to select weight before pressing Start.

2. The oven will beep once or twice during the total defrosting time. This indicates that food should be turned, broken apart or removed. After attending to food, close door and press Start to resume defrosting.

3. For further information, refer to next page.

To Defrost by Micro Power and Time Setting

This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood by Defrost Power and time.

step 1 step 2 step 3

Press 5 times to select Deforst power level, refer to page 11

NOTES:

1. Please use plastic wrap or lids when defrosting.

2. Opening the door and taking out the defrosted parts during the operating time is recommended. Turn over, stir or rearrange the parts which are still in icy.

Set time according to chart on next page. Press

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Defrosting Tips and Techniques

Preparation for Freezing:

1. Heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags and freezer wrap are suitable.

2. Freeze meats, poultry and ﬁ sh in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. To aid in separating layers, place two pieces of wax paper between them.

3. REMOVE ALL AIR and seal securely.

4. LABEL package with type and cut of meat, date and weight.

5. Defrosting times given in the charts are for thoroughly frozen foods (i.e. at least 24 hours in freezer maintained at -18 °C or lower).

Defrosting Technique:

1. Remove from wrapper and set on a defrosting rack in a dish on the ﬂ at table.

2. On Turbo Defrost, the oven will beep during the defrosting time. At “beep”, turn over all meat, poultry, ﬁ sh and shellﬁ sh. Break apart stewing meat, chicken pieces and minced meat. Separate chops and hamburger patties.Shield thin ends of roasts, poultry legs and wings, fat or bones with foil.

3. Throughout the defrosting time, remove any defrosted portions of mince or cubed meat, etc.

4. After defrosting, large roasts may still be icy in the centre. Let stand, 15 to 30 minutes, in refrigerator to complete defrosting.

Defrosting Chart (by setting Micro Power at Defrost Power):

FOOD APPROX. TIME

MEAT

Beef

Minced Beef Roast: Topside

Beef Tenderloin Chuck or Rump

Sirloin, rolled Steak Miscellaneous

Pork/Lamb

Roast Chops Ribs

POULTRY

Chicken

whole pieces ﬁ llets

Duck Turkey

(minutes per 500 g)

6 - 7 7 - 8 7 - 8 7 - 8 7 - 8 5 - 6 6 - 7

7 - 9 5 - 6 5 - 6

5 - 6 6 - 7 5 - 6 6 - 7 7 - 9

INSTRUCTION

Halfway through the defrost cycle, break apart minced beef, separate chops and remove meat that is defrosted.

Turn meat over two to three times during defrosting.

Shield edges and unevenly shaped ends of roasts halfway through the defrost cycle.

Large roasts may still be icy in centre. Let stand.

Turn poultry over two to four times during defrosting. Halfway through the defrost cycle, shield end of drumsticks, wings, breast bones and ends of poultry with foil.

Break apart chicken pieces and remove small pieces such as wings, which may be defrosted before larger pieces.

Rinse poultry under cold water to remove ice crystals. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes, before cooking.

FISH & SHELLFISH

Fish Fillets Whole Fish Crabmeat Lobster Tails Sea Scallops Green Prawns

4 - 5 3 - 4 3 - 4 3 - 4 3 - 4 3 - 4

Halfway through the defrost cycle, turn whole ﬁ sh or blocks of ﬁ llets over. Also, break apart prawns or scallops. Remove any pieces that are defrosted.

Let stand, 5 to 10 minutes, before cooking.

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3-Stage Setting

This feature allows you to program 3 Stages of cooking continuously.

E.g.: Continually set [MED-HIGH] 2 minutes, [Medium] 3 minutes and [Low] 2 minutes.

1. Press twice to select “MED-High”.

4. Set as 2 minutes using Time Pads.

7. Press once. The time will count down at the ﬁ rst stage in the display window.

2. Set as 2 minutes using

Time Pads.

twice

5. Press 6 times to select “Low”.

3. Press 3 times to select

6. Set as 3 minutes using

NOTES:

1. When selecting High power on the ﬁ rst stage, you can skip step 1.

2. When operating, two beeps will sound between each stage.

3. This feature is not available for Turbo Defrost, Auto Cook and Reheat function.

“Medium”.

Time Pads.

3 timestwice

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To Reheat Food Using Reheat Meal/Frozen Reheat

Press or

until the desired weight appears in the Display Window.

Food Category Pad

1 tap 2 taps 3 taps 4 taps

Reheat Meal 1 serve 2 serves 3 serves 4 serves

Serving / Weight

Frozen Reheat 100

Press

Reheating time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down.

150

200

250

NOTE:

After you select the reheat menu, you can also press Weight pad to select weight before pressing Start

For best results on Auto Reheat, follow these recommendations: Reheat Meal (1 - 4 Serves)

• All foods must be pre-cooked. Suitable for casseroles, plated dinners, soups, stews, pasta dishes (except lasagne), and canned foods.

• Do not reheat bread or pastry products; raw; uncooked or frozen foods; or beverages.

• Foods should be reheated from room temperature or refrigerator temperature. Do not reheat frozen foods on this setting.

• Foods should be covered loosely but completely with plastic wrap or a casserole lid which does not snap seal.

• Foods weighting less than 200 g and more than 800 g should be reheated by Micro Power and Time only.

• All foods should have a covered stand time of 3 to 5 minutes at the end of reheating.

• At the end of the cooking time, stir and let stand for 3 to 5 minutes.

Frozen Reheat (100 g - 250 g)

• It is suitable for cooking different kinds of frozen vegetables.

• Put them in a microwave safe container, add water if you prefer a softer cooked texture.

• Cover with the lid and place container at the center of the ﬂ at table.

• Select the program and weight then press Start.

• Add salt and other seasonings after cooking, then stir.

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To Cook Food Using Auto Cook

Press Desired Food Category Pad

Select and press the appropriate pad for the food you are cooking. The number of category appears in the Display Window.

E.g.: Jacket Potatoes

once

Press Weight Pad

Press Weight Pad until the desired food Serving/Weight appears in the display window. (see below chart)

Auto Cook

Pad

Food Category

1.Chocolate 50

2.Butter 50

3.Cheese 50

4.Ice Cream 200

5.Reheat Bread 100

6.Vegetables 100

7.Frozen Vegetables 120

8.Jacket Potatoes 250

9.Root Vegetables 180

10.Steam Fish 100

11.Steam Chicken Pieces 100 g 200 g300

12.Rice 1 Cup 1.5 Cups 2 Cups 2.5 Cups - -

13.Risotto 0.5 Cup 1 Cup 2 Cups 3 Cups - -

14.Pasta 150

15.Instant Noodle 1 Serv. 2 Serv. - - - -

16.Fruit 150

17.Pudding 2 Serv. 4 Serv. - - - -

1 tap 2 taps 3 taps 4 taps 5 taps 6 taps

100

500

200

250

370

250

200

250

Serving / Weight

150

1000

300

500

370

300

350

500

200

2000

500

400

700

900

500

400

500

700

250

300

Press

Cooking time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down.

For best results on Auto Cook, follow the recommendations on next page.

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To Cook Food Using Auto Cook

(continued)

1. Chocolate

Remove wrapper and place chocolate into a microwave safe dish. Cook without cover. After heating, stir until completely melted. Note: Chocolate holds its shape even when softened. If food needs more time cooking or weight exceeds range, cook using Defrost power for melting

2. Butter

Remove wrapper, cut butter into 2 tbsp cube, and place into a microwave safe dish. Melt with lid or plastic wrap. Stir after cooking. If food needs more time cooking or weight exceeds range, cook using Defrost power for melting

3. Cheese

Remove wrapper and place in a microwave safe bowl/dish. Soften without cover. If food needs more time cooking or weight exceeds range, cook using Low power for softening.

4. Ice Cream

Soften slightly without lid. If food needs more time cooking or weight exceeds range, cook using Low power for softening.

5. Reheat Bread

It is suitable for reheating bread at refrigerator temperature (5-7 °C). Put the bread on a suitable size microwave safe dish and place container at the center of the ﬂ at table. Select the program and weight then press Start. DO NOT USE PLASTIC

WRAP OR LID. Note: 50 g = one standard slice of bread.

6. Vegetables

It is suitable for cooking different kinds of leaf vegetables. Clean the vegetables and place them in a microwave safe container, add some oil and stir. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and place container at the center of the ﬂ at table. Select the program and weight then press Start. Add salt and other seasonings after cooking, then stir.

7. Frozen Vegetables

It is suitable for cooking different kinds of frozen vegetables. Put them in a microwave safe container, add water if you prefer a softer cooked texture. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and place container at the center of the ﬂ at table. Select the program and weight then press Start. Add salt and other seasonings after cooking, then stir.

8. Jacket Potatoes

It is suitable for cooking potatoes. For best result, please keep potato 150-200 g each. Put a light cross-notch on the surface of potatoes with a kitchen knife. Arrange prepared potatoes in a microwave safe container and place it at the center of the ﬂ at table. Select the program and weight then press Start. Open the door to TURN OVER AND ARRANGE WHEN TWO BEEPS HEARD during cooking, press Start Pad to continue. DO NOT USE

PLASTIC WRAP OR LID.

9. Root Vegetables

It is suitable for cooking root vegetables such as potato and carrot. Cut them into pieces and arrange them in a microwave safe container, add water if you prefer a softer cooked texture. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and place container at the center of the ﬂ at table. Select the program and weight then press

Start. Open the door to STIR WHEN TWO BEEPS HEARD during cooking, press Start Pad to continue.

Add salt and other seasonings after cooking, then stir.

10. Steam Fish

It is suitable for cooking whole ﬁ sh and ﬁ sh ﬁ llets (thickness of ﬁ sh should not be more than 3 cm). Select ﬁ sh suitable for microwave cooking and place in a single layer in a microwave safe dish, with skin-side down. Add butter, spices, herbs, or lemon juice to ﬂ avor. Overlap thin edges of ﬁ llets to prevent overcooking. If stufﬁ ng whole ﬁ sh with seasoning, cooking time may need to be extended. Shield the eye and tail area of whole ﬁ sh with small amounts of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Cover dish securely with plastic wrap or ﬁ tted lid and place container at the center of the ﬂ at table. Select the program and weight then press Start. Allow large amounts of ﬁ before serving.

11. Steam Chicken Pieces

It is suitable for chicken piece, such as wings, drumsticks, thighs, half breast etc. Pierce the chicken pieces and marinate with gravy if needed. Put the prepared chicken pieces onto a microwave safe dish. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and place container at the center of the ﬂ at table. Select the program and weight then press Start. Open the door to STIR

WHEN TWO BEEPS HEARD during cooking, press Start Pad to continue.

12. Rice

It is suitable for cooking plain rice. Put rice in a suitable sized microwave safe dish with tap water. See chart below.

Always allow at most ½ depth of volume for evaporation to prevent boiling over. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and place container at the center of the ﬂ at table. Select the program and weight then press Start. Allow rice to stand for 5-10 minutes after cooking.

sh to stand for 3 to 5 minutes after cooking

Rice Water

1 cup 300 ml

1.5 cups 380 ml 2 cups 600 ml

2.5 cups 900 ml

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