Panasonic NN-ST342M User Manual

Operating Instructions and Cookbook

Инструкция по эксплуатации и рецепты приготовления блюд Інструкція з експлуатації та книга рецептів

Microwave Oven

Микроволновая печь Мікрохвильова піч

For home use

Для домашнего использования Для домашнього використання

ModelsModels:No. NN-STNN3-ST340W42W/M

NN-SM332WNN-SM330W

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Пожалуйста, перед началом эксплуатации данного продукта внимательно прочитайте по эксплуатации

и	ее	использования в дальнейшем.
исохраните ее		для использования в дальнейшем.

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Будь ласка, перед початком експлуатації цього продукту уважно прочитайте інструкцію з експлуатації й збережіть її

подальших довідок.

для використання у майбутньому.

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Table of Contents

Before Operating
Installation and Connection.............................................................................................................................................	2
Safety Instructions ..........................................................................................................................................................	3
Important Information......................................................................................................................................................	4
Feature Diagram .............................................................................................................................................................	5
Control Panel (NN-ST342W/M)0 ..........................................................................................................................................	6
Operation and Hints
For NN-SM3302W:
To Cook/Reheat/Defrost by MICRO POWER AND TIME...............................................................................................	7
For NN-ST342W/M:0
To Set Micro Power and Time.........................................................................................................................................	8
To Use Turbo Defrost......................................................................................................................................................	9
Clock Setting.................................................................................................................................................................	10
To Use Child Safety Lock..............................................................................................................................................	10
To Reheat/CookingUsingUsingAutoAutoCookCookPadsPads..................................................................................................................	11-13
Timer Setting (Kitchen Timer/Standing Time/Delay Time) ............................................................................................	14
Quick Guide (NN-ST342W/M)0 ..........................................................................................................................................	18
Maintenance
Before Requesting Service ...........................................................................................................................................	15
Care of your Microwave Oven ......................................................................................................................................	16
Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................................	17
Cooking Guide
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................	19
Cookware and Utensil Guide ........................................................................................................................................	20
Microwave Cooking & Techniques...........................................................................................................................	21-22
To Reheat by Micro Power and Time............................................................................................................................	23
Defrosting Guidelines/Turbo Defrost.............................................................................................................................	24
Defrosting Tips and Techniques....................................................................................................................................	25
Microwave Recipe Preparation and Techniques .....................................................................................................	26-27
Common Queries Answered.........................................................................................................................................	27
Everyday Basics ...........................................................................................................................................................	28
Fish and Shellfish..........................................................................................................................................................	29
Poultry......................................................................................................................................................................	30-31
Main Fare Meats......................................................................................................................................................	32-33
Vegetable Varieties ..................................................................................................................................................	34-36
Rice, Pasta and Cereal............................................................................................................................................	37-38
Desserts........................................................................................................................................................................	39

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Installation and Connection

Examine your microwave oven

Unpack the oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. If you find any damage, notify your dealer immediately. Do not install a damaged microwave oven.

Earthing instructions

IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT HAS TO BE PROPERLY EARTHED FOR PERSONAL SAFETY.

If your AC outlet is not earthed, it is the personal responsibility of the customer to have it replaced with a properly earthed wall socket.

Operation voltage

The voltage has to be the same as specified on the label on the oven. If a higher voltage than specified is used, it may cause a fire or other damages.

Placement of the Oven

1.Place the oven on a flat and stable surface, more than 85 cm above the floor.

2.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.

3.For proper operation, ensure a sufficient air circulation for the oven.

Counter-top use:

Allow 15 cm of space on the top of the oven, 10 cm at back and 10 cm on both sides. If one side of the oven is placed flush to a wall, the other side or top must not be blocked.

	15 cm
10 cm	10 cm
	OPEN

Counter-top

4.Do not place this oven near an electric or gas cooker range.

5.The feet should not be removed.

6.This oven is only for household usage. Do not use outdoors.

7.Avoid using the microwave oven in high humidity.

8.The power cord should not touch the outside of the oven. Keep the cord away from hot surfaces. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or work top. Do not immerse cord, plug or oven in water.

9.Do not block the air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may be overheated or damaged. When using any cloth over the oven, the air intake and exhaust should not be blocked.

10.The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet.

WARNING

1.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 service technician trained by the manufacturer.

2.Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged CORD OR PLUG, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

3.Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. Do not remove the outer panel from the oven which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

It is dangerous for anyone other than a service technician trained by the manufacturer to perform repair service.

4.The oven light must be replaced by a service technician trained by the manufacturer. When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please consult your dealer.

5.Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

6.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.

7.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.

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

Attention!

This product is designed to plug to AC power outlet with (the third) safety earth wire. For your safety, do not ignore that safety earth wire, because in such case this product does not provide with conditions of electric shock defense, foresaw by product’s design. You have to ask qualified specialist to install required outlet as it is shown on the picture.

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Safety Instructions

Use of your oven

1.Do not use the oven for any reason other than the preparation of food. This oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food. Do not use this oven to heat chemicals or other non-food products.

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

3.Do not attempt to use this microwave oven to dry newspaper, clothing or any other materials.

They may catch on fire.

4.When the oven is not being use, do not store any objects other than oven accessories inside the oven in case it is accidentally turned on.

5.The appliance shall not be operated by MICROWAVE WITHOUT FOOD IN THE OVEN, operation in this manner may damage the appliance.

6.If smoke is observed, turn the Timer to zero or press Stop/Reset pad and leave the door closed. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or the circuit breaker panel in order to stifle any flames.

7.Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an

Inexternalaccordancetim rwithor separate. 2 Clremote. 5 of controlthe RussiansystemFederal. Law “On consumer rights protection”, the manufacturer

hereby assigns the use period of the present device to be

In accordance with para. 2 Cl. 5 of the Russian Federal 7 years from the date of production under the condition

Law “On consumer rights protection”, the manufacturer that the present device is used in strict compliance with

hereby assigns the use period of the present device to be the present manual and applicable technical standards.

7 years from the date of production under the condition

that the present device is used in strict compliance with

Accessories

the present manual and applicable technical standards.

The oven comes equipped with a variety of accessories. Accessorieslways follow d ctions given for use of the accessories.

The oven comes equipped with a variety of accessories.

Glass Tray

Always follow directions given for use of the accessories.

1. Do not operate the oven without Roller Ring and Glass GlassTr y in placeTray.

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in water.

5. If the food or cooking vessel on Glass Tray touches the 4. ovenGlasswallsTrayandcanmaketurn intheeitherturntabledirectionstop. rotating, the

turntable will automatically rotate in the opposite direction.

5. If the food or cooking vessel on Glass Tray touches the

This is normal.

oven walls and make the turntable stop rotating, the

6.Doturntablenot cookwillfoodsautomaticallydirect onrotateGlassin theTrayopposite. direction. This is normal.

Roller Ring

6. Do not cook foods directly on Glass Tray.

1. Roller Ring and the oven floor should be cleaned frequent- Rollerly to p eventRingnoise and build-up of remaining food.

21.. Roller Ring mustand thealwaysovenbefloorusedshouldfor cookingbe cleanedtogethfrequentwithGlassly to preventTray. noise and build-up of remaining food.

2.Roller Ring must always be used for cooking together with Glass Tray.

Maintenance of your oven

1.Service

WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES SERVICING call your local Panasonic engineer (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.

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Important Information

1) Cooking Times

7) Paper/Plastic

•Cooking times given in the cookbook are approximate. The cooking time depends on the condition, temperature and amount of food and on the type of cooking ware.

•Begin with the minimum cooking time to help prevent overcooking. If the food is not sufficiently cooked you can always cook it for a little longer.

N.B.: 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.

•When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check the oven frequently as these types of containers ignite if overheated.

•Do not use recycled paper products (ex. Kitchen Roll) unless the paper product is labeled as safe for microwave oven use. Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires when use.

•Remove wire twist-ties from roasting bags before placing the bags in oven.

2)Small Quantities of Foods

•Small quantities of food or foods with low moisture content can burn, dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and remove the plug from the socket.

3)Eggs

•Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole hard-boiled eggs by MICROWAVE. Pressure may build up and the eggs will explode.

4)Piercing Skin

•Food with non porous skins, such as potatoes, egg yolks, chicken wings and sausages must be pierced before cooking by MICROWAVE to prevent bursting.

8)Utensils/Foil

•Do not heat any closed cans or bottles because they might explode.

•Metal containers or dishes with metallic trim should not be used during Microwave cooking. Sparking will occur.

•If you use any aluminum foil, meat spikes or metal ware, the distance between them and the oven walls and door should be at least 2 cm to prevent sparking.

9)Feeding Bottles/Baby Food Jars

•The top and teat or lid must be removed from feeding bottles or baby food jars before placing in the oven.

•The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken.

•The temperature has to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.

5)Meat Thermometer

•Use a meat thermometer to check the degree of cooking of roasts and poultry only when the meat has been removed from the oven. Do not use a conventional meat thermometer when using MICROWAVE because it may cause sparking.

6)Liquids

•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 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 cooking time.

d) After heating, allow it 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 has to be taken when handling the container.

10) Place in Use

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

•staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

•farm houses;

•by clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments;

•bed and breakfast type environments.

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Feature Diagram
NN-ST342W/M0W					1 Oven Window
					2 Door Safety Lock System
	7n!				3 Pull Door Handle
8		5	27		Pull to open the door. Opening the door during cook-
			l=		ing will stop the cooking process without cancelling
					the program. It is quite safe to open the door at any
					time during a cooking program and there is no risk of
			4	m~	Microwave exposure.
					For NN-ST3420W/Mmodel,model,cookcookresumesasassoonsoonasas
					the door is closed and Start Pad is pressed.
1					4 Control Panel
1					5 Glass Tray
					a. DO NOT operate the oven without the Roller Ring
					and Glass Tray in place.
	6		k-		b. Only use the Glass Tray specifically designed for
					this oven. Do not substitute any other Glass Tray.
2					c. If the Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool before clean-
					ing or placing in water.
					d. DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray. Always
NN-SM332W0W					place food on a microwave-safe dish, or on a rack
					set in a microwave-safe dish.
					e. If food or utensil on the Glass Tray touches oven
8	7n!	5	27		walls, causing the tray to stop moving, the tray will
					automatically rotate in the opposite direction. This is
			l=		normal.
					f. Glass Tray can rotate in either direction.
			4	m~	6 Roller Ring
			j		a. Roller Ring should be cleaned regularly to avoid
			0		excessive noise.
1			9		b. Roller Ring and Glass Tray should be used at the
			9
1					same time.
					7 Identification Plate
					8 Oven Air Vent
	6		k-		9 Time/Weight Select Dial
					0 Cook Mode Select Dial
2					- Waveguide Cover (do not remove)
					= Power Supply Cord
					~ Power Supply Plug
					! Warning Label
					Note:
					The illustration is for reference only.

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	Control Panel (NN-ST342W0 /M)
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	(2)	(3)
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	(4)	(5)
	(4)		(5)
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	(7)(7)	(8)	(8)
	(9)	(10)	(10)
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(1)Display Window

(2)Micro Power Pad

(3)Time Pads

(4)Turbo Defrost Pads

(5)Auto Reheat Pad

(6)Auto Cook Pads

(7)Timer Pad

(8)Clock Pad

(9)Stop/Reset Pad

Before cooking: One tap clears 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.

(10)Start Pad

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

Beep Sound:

When a pad is pressed correctly, a beep will be heard.

If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit did not or cannot accept the instruction. The oven will beep twice between programmed stages. At the end of any complete program, the oven will beep 5 times.

Note:

If no any operation after cooking program setting, 6 minutes later, the oven will automatically cancel the cooking program. The display will revert back to clock or colon display.

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Operation (NN-SM3320W)

To Set Cooking and

ReheatingProgram Program

1.Put the food into the oven

2.Set the Power Level

3. Set the Cooking Time

Note: When selecting the time for shorter than 5 minutes, turn Time/Weight Select Dial past 5 minutes and then return to the correct time.

To Defrost by Setting

Weight of Food

1.Put the food into the oven

2. Set the Power Level at

Defrost

3. Set the Weight of Food

Note: When selecting weight for less than 0.2 kg, turn Time/Weight Select Dial past 0.2 kg and then return to correct weight.

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Power Level		Example of Use
HIGH	Boil water. Cook fresh fruit, vegetables, rice, pasta, noodles and desserts.
MEDIUM-HIGH	Cook poultry, meat, cakes, desserts and heat milk.
MEDIUM	Cook pot roasts, casseroles and meat loaves, melt chocolate. Cook eggs and cheeses. Cook fish.
DEFROST	Thaw foods.
LOW	Keep cooked foods warm, simmer slowly.

Notes:

1.As soon as the TIME/WEIGHT SELECT DIAL is turned, the oven will start cooking the food.

2.ALWAYS RETURN TIME/WEIGHT SELECT DIAL BACK TO "0" position if food is removed from oven before set cooking time is complete and when oven is not in use.

3.TO STOP OVEN when a cooking program is set, open the door—microwaves automatically stop entering the oven cavity because of the safety door lock system. If the remaining cooking time is not required, turn the Time/Weight Select Dial back to "0" before closing the door.

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Operation (NN-ST342W0 /M)

To Set Micro Power and Time

English

1. Put the food into the oven

2. Press to Select Power

(see chart below) (see chart below)

3. Set Cooking Time

3. Set(HIGHCookingup to 30 minutesTime

Others(HIGH up to 9930 minutes and 50 seconds) Others up to 99 minutes and 50 seconds)

4. Press

4. ThePresstime in the display window will count down. The time in the display window will count down.

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	No. of taps	Power Level	Example of Use
	1	HIGH	Boil water. Cook fresh fruit, vegetables, rice, pasta, noodles and dessert.
	2	MEDIUM-HIGH	Cook poultry, meat, cakes, desserts and heat milk.
	3	MEDIUM	Cook pot roasts, casseroles and meat loaves, melt chocolate. Cook eggs and
			cheeses. Cook fish.
	4	DEFROST	Thaw foods.
	5	LOW	Keep cooked foods warm, simmer slowly.

Notes:

1.For 2 or 3 stage cooking, repeat steps 2 and 3 above before pressing Start pad.

2.When selecting High power on the first stage, you can skip step 2.

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Operation (NN-ST	342W0 /M)			(Continued)

To Use Turbo Defrost (0.1~2.0 kg):

1. Put the food into the oven

2. Select the Weight of Food

2. Select the Weight of Food

Example: To defrost 1.5 kg of meat.

Example: To defrost 1.5 kg of meat.

once

5 times

once

5 times

Food

Maximum Weight

Food

Maximum Weight

Minced meat, Chicken Pieces, Chops

2 kg

Minced meat, Chicken Pieces, Chops

2 kg

Beef roast, lamb, pork, whole chickens

2 kg

Beef roast, lamb, pork, whole chickens

2 kg

Whole fish, scallops, prawns, fish fillets

1 kg

Whole fish, scallops, prawns, fish fillets

1 kg

3. Press

Defrosting time appears in the display window and begings to count

3. Press

down.

Defrosting time appears in the display window and begings to count

down.

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Notes:

1.Turbo Defrost can be used to defrost many cuts of meat, poultry and fish by weight. To use, simply program Turbo Defrost and the weight of the food in kg (1.0) and tenths of a kg (0.1). The oven will determine the defrosting time and power levels. Once the oven is programmed, the defrosting time will appear in the display. For best results the minimum recommended weight is 0.2 kg.

2.BONE-IN ROASTS, such as a Beef Rib Roast or Pork Loin Rib Roast have a smaller muscle than a boneless roast of the same weight. Therefore, for bone-in roasts weighing over 2 kg reduce weight by 0.5 kg. For bone-in roasts weighing less than 2 kg, reduce weight by 0.25kgkg. .

3.Turn over or remove or shield food when buzzer rings in the middle of cooking.

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Operation (NN-ST	342W0 /M)			(Continued)

Clock Setting

To Set Clock: Example: To set 11:25 a.m.

	11 times twice 5 times
1. Press.	2. Enter time of day using the number pads.	3. Press once.
Colon will blink in	Time appears in the display window; colon	Colon stops blinking; time of
the display window.	is blinking.	day is entered and locked in
		the display window.
		Time counts up in minutes.

Notes:

1.To reset time of day, repeat steps 1-3.

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

3.Clock is a 24-hour display.

4.Oven will not operate while colon is blinking.

To Use Child Safety Lock

To set:

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

To cancel:

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

Notes:

1.Child Safety Lock can be set when colon or time of day is displayed.

2.This feature allows you to prevent operation of the oven by a young child; however, the door will open.

3.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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Operation (NN-ST	342W0 /M)			(Continued)

To Reheat/Cook Using Auto Cook Pads

1. Put the food into the oven

2. Select Pads

Press the desired food category pad until the desired weight appears in the Display Window.

3. Press

The cooking time appears in the display window and begings to count

3. Press

down.

The cooking time appears in the display window and begings to count down.

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Auto Reheat:

	Pad	1 tap	2 taps	3 taps	4 taps
	Auto Reheat	200 g	400 g	600 g	800 g
Auto Cook:
Menu No.	Pads	1 tap	2 taps	3 taps	4 taps
1	Porridge	2 servs	4 servs	—	—
2	Omelet	1 serv	2 servs	3 servs	4 servs
3	Pudding	4 servs	8 servs	—	—
4	Vegetables	120 g	180 g	250 g	370 g
5	Potatoes	200 g	400 g	600 g	—
6	Fresh Pasta	150 g	250 g	375 g	—
7	Soup	2 servs	4 servs	6 servs	—
8	Fish	100 g	200 g	300 g	400 g
9	Chicken	200 g	400 g	600 g	800 g

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Operation (NN-ST	342W0 /M)			(Continued)

Auto Reheat

Pre-cooked foods are reheated automatically by setting the food's serving. You need not select power level or reheating time. The foods should be at refrigerator or room temperature. Use suitable sized dish and cover with a lid or microwave safe plastic.

Note: When reheating items such as soups, stews, and casseroles, it is recommended that they are stirred at half of reheating time and at completion of reheating.

1. Porridge

Suitable for cooking different kinds of porridge such as buckwheat, millet and rice. Place the porridge with water in a suitable size container. Use the following as a guide:

Products	Buckwheat	Millet*	Rice
	200 g	130 g	130 g
Water	400 ml
Milk		450 ml	400 ml
Salt	1/2 t.sp	1 t.sp	1/2 t.sp
Sugar		2 tb. sp	1 tb. sp

Then place the container into the oven and press "Porridge" key. Do not forget to stir and remove the cover when "Beep".

* For Millet, immerse them into warm water for 30 minutes before cooking.

3. Pudding

Suitable for cooking of puddings with berries or fruits. Use the following recipe as a guide:

	Ingredients	4 servs		8 servs
		dish 20 cm		dish 28 cm
	Margarine	100 g		200 g
		(1/2	pack.)	(1 pack.)
	Sugar	75 g		150 g
		(1/4 cup)		(1/2 cup)
	Egg		1 p.	2 pcs.
	Wheat flour	100 g		200 g
		(2/3 cup)		(11/3	cups)
	Vanilline powder		2 g	4 g
		(1/3 tsp.)		(1/2 tsp.)
	Baked powder		3 g	5 g
		(1/2 tsp.)		(1 tsp.)
	Frozen berries (cherry,	150 g		300 g
	rusberry, bilberry etc.)

1.Mix up margarine, sugar and eggs for 5 minutes by mixer. Stir flour, vanilline powder and baked powder. Pour the flour into other mixture and make sticky pastry.

2.Add berries into pastry or put them on the bottom of dish. Place pastry in the dish and make the even surface.

3.Place in the oven and select "Pudding". Cooking until stopped program. Before serve take out the pudding and powder with sugar.

2. Omelet

This program is suitable for cooking the omelet from eggs.

Use the casserole dish for cooking. You can cook the omelet using your recipe or the following as a guide:

Ingredients	1 serv.		2 serv.	3 serv.		4 serv.
Eggs	2 pcs.		4 pcs.	6 pcs.		8 pcs.
Milk or cream	125 ml		250 ml	375 ml		500 ml
Salt, pepper			on taste
Butter		for greasing of casserole

Whisk eggs with milk for 3-5 minutes by mixer, add salt and pepper on taste. Put mixture into greased casserole dish and place in the oven on glass tray. Select "Omelet" and cook until the cooking time will finish. After cooking, covered, let stand for 3 minutes. Serve the hot cooked omelet with melted butter, sauces or grated cheese.

4. Vegetables

This program is suitable for cooking fresh vegetables such as: potatos, carrots, onions, beetroot, cabbage, cauliflower, pumpkin, marrow, mushroom and etc. and the mixture of them. Vegetables should be trimmed, prepared and cut into even sized pieces. Add 2-4 tablespoon to 1/4 cup of water if vegetables appear slightly dehydrated or a softer texture is desired. Place in a suitably sized plate or casserole dish and cover with plastic wrap or a fitting lid. Stir at the beep. If desired, butter, herbs, etc. may be added but do not add salt until the completion of cooking.

5. Potatoes

Potatoes should be trimmed or prepared and cut into evenly sliced pieces. Add 1 to 3 tablespoon of water to potatoes. If dehydrated or softer texture is desired. Place in a appropriate size dish and cover with plastic wrap or well fitting lid.

Halfway through the cooking time, stir potatoes. At the end of the cooking time, stir potatoes and let stand, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes.

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Operation (NN-ST	342W0 /M)			(Continued)

6. Fresh Pasta

This program is designed to cook pasta.

Put the macaroni onto a heatproof dish with high brims, which is suitable for use in the microwave mode. Fill it up with the boiling water, add salt, vegetable oil, and select the program for cooking according to recommendations given in the following chart:

	Program	Pasta	Boiling	Vegetable	Salt
			water	oil
	“Pasta” –	150 g	750 ml	1 tb.sp.	To taste
	press once
	“Pasta” –	250 g	1000 ml	2 tb.sp.	To taste
	press twice
	“Pasta” –	375 g	1250 ml	3 tb.sp.	To taste
	press 3 times

(The water level must be 1 - 2 cm higher than pasta).

Do not cover the dish.

Stir after the beep.

After the cooking is completed, pour out the water, add the butter, stir, and leave for appr. 5 minutes.

7. Soup

This program is suitable for cooking traditional soups, such as: meat sol'yanka, shchi, rassol'nik. Soups can be cooked with broth or water. The broth or water should be a room temperature. Use the following as a guide:

	Ingredients	Solyanka	Chshi	Rassol’nik
		4 services (1.5 liter)
	Smocked meat
	products (ham,	200 g	-	-
	sausages)
	Pickled	3 pcs.	-	3 pcs.
	cucumbers
	Onions	2 pcs.	1 pcs.	1 pcs.
	Paprika	1 pcs.	-	-
	Tomato sauce	4 tb.sp.	4 tb.sp.	4 tb.sp.
	Potatos	-	2-3 pcs.	2-3 pcs.
	Cabbage	-	200 g	-
	Carrots	-	1 pcs.	1 pcs.
	Vegetable oil	-	2 tb.sp.	2 tb.sp.
		Add and press “SOUP”
	Broth or water	1000 ml	1000 ml	1000 ml
	Olives	8-10 pcs.	-	-
	Lemon	1/2 pcs.	-	1/2 pcs.
	Parsley, salt,		On taste
	pepper

It is advisable to use medium size vegetables. Vegetables should be trimmed. All ingredients should be cut into even sized pieces. For 1.5L soup you will need 2.5 liter pot.

Place all ingredients from the first part of the table in the pot, stir well, cover with plastic wrap and cook using the auto menu "Vegetables". After that add the rest ingredients, stir well, and cook using the auto menu "Soup". After beep stir well and go on cooking until finish of the program. Before serving leave for 10 minutes in the switched off microwave oven. Serve with sour cream.

8. Fish

Suitable for cooking whole fish and fish fillets. Select fish suitable for microwave cooking and place in a single layer in a shallow dish, with skin-side down. Add butter, spices, herbs, or lemon juice to flavor. Overlap thin edges of fillets to prevent overcooking. If stuffing whole fish with seasoning, cooking time may need to be extended. Shield the eye and tail area of whole fish with small amounts of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Cover dish securely with plastic wrap or fitted lid. Allow large amounts of fish to stand for 3 to 5 minutes after cooking before serving. (thickness of fish should not be more than 3 cm)

9. Chicken

Suitable for cooking chicken pieces such as wings, drumsticks, thighs, half breasts etc. Chicken pieces should be thawed completely before cooking. Marinate chicken pieces prior to cooking, add 1 to 5 tablespoon oil, for added flavor and color. Place marinated chicken pieces on heat-proof dish. Cover with plastic wrap or a fitting lid.

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Operation (NN-ST	342W0 /M)	(Continued)

Timer Setting (Kitchen Timer/Standing Time/Delay Time)

This feature allows you to program standing Time after cooking is completed and to program the oven as a minute or 10 seconds timer or program delay start.

To use as a Kitchen Timer: Example: To count 5 minutes

		5 times
1. Press.		2. Set desired amount of time.			3. Press.
		(Up to 99 minutes and 50 seconds.)			Time counts down without
					operating oven.

To Set Standing Time: Example: To stand for 5 minutes after cooking (3 mins. at Medium)

3 times

5 times

1. Press 3 times.

2. Press 3 times.

3. Press.

4. Press 5 times.

5. Press.

Set the desired cook-

Set desired amount

Cooking starts.

ing program. (See

of standing time.

After cooking,

page 8 for directions.)

(Up to 99 minutes

standing time

and 50 seconds.)

will count down

without operat-

ing oven.

To Set Delay Time: Example: To start cooking 5 minutes later (3 mins. at Medium)

5 times

3 times

1. Press.

2. Press 5 times.

3. Press 3 times.

4. Press 3 times.

5. Press.

Set desired amount of

Set the desired cooking

Delayed time

delay time.

program. (See page 8

counts down.

(Up to 99 minutes and

for directions.)

After delay

50 seconds.)

time, the cook-

ing will start.

Notes:

1.If oven door is opened while Standing Time, Delay Time or Kitchen Timer has been set, the time in the display window will continue to count down.

2.Delay Time and Standing Time can not be programmed before any Auto control function. This is to prevent the standing temperature of the food from rising before defrosting or cooking begins. A change in the starting temperature could cause in accurate results.

3.When using Standing Time or Delay Time, it's up to 2 Micro Power stages.

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Before Requesting Service

ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL:

The oven causes interference with	Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the microwave
my TV.	oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances
	such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryers, etc. It does not indicate a problem with your
	oven.
Steam accumulates on the oven	During cooking, steam and warm air are given off from the food. Most of the steam
door and warm air comes from	and warm air are removed from the oven by the air which circulates in the oven
the oven vents.	cavity. However, some steam will condense on cooler surfaces such as the oven
	door. This is normal.
I accidentally operate my	Operating the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven.
microwave oven without any food	However, we do not recommend this to be done.
in it.

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PROBLEM

Oven will not turn on.

When the oven is turning on, there is noise coming from Glass Tray.

Oven will not start cooking.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

The oven is not plugged in securely.

Circuit breaker or fuse is tripped or blown.

There is a problem with the outlet.

The roller ring and oven bottom are dirty.

Remove plug from outlet, wait 10 seconds and re-insert.

Contact the specified service center.

Plug another appliance into the outlet to check if the outlet is working.

Clean these parts according to care of your oven (See next page).

The door is not closed completely.

Close the oven door securely.

For NN-ST3402W/M:

Start Pad was not pressed after programming.

Another program has already been entered into the oven.

Oven will not start cooking.

The program has not been entered correctly.

Stop/Reset Pad has been pressed accidentally.

The word "Child" appears in the		The Child Lock was activated by press-
Display Window.		ing Start Pad 3 times.

If it seems there is a problem with the oven, contact an authorized Service Centre.

Press Start Pad.

Press Stop/Reset Pad to cancel the previous program and program again.

Program again according to the Operating Instructions.

Program oven again.

Deactivate Lock by pressing Stop/Reset Pad 3 times.

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Care of your Microwave Oven

1.The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.

2.Turn the oven off and remove the power plug from the wall socket before cleaning.

3.Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended.

4.The outside oven surfaces 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.Do not allow the Control Panel to become wet. Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use detergents, abrasives or spray-on cleaners on the Control Panel.

When cleaning the Control Panel, leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on. After cleaning press Stop/Reset Pad to clear display window or make sure TIME/WEIGHT SELECT DIAL is set to zero position.

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 malfunction of the unit.

7.It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher.

8.The roller ring and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent, water or window cleaner and dry. The roller ring may be washed in mild sudsy water or dish washer. Cooking vapors collect during repeated use but in no way affect the bottom surface or roller ring wheels. When removing the roller ring from cavity floor for cleaning, be sure to replace in the proper position.

9.When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please consult a dealer to have it replaced.

10.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.

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Technical Specifications

NN-SM

NN-ST

3420W/M

3320W

Power Source:

220 V 50 Hz

Power Consumption:

5.9 A 1,270 W

5.3 A, 1,125 W

6.2 A, 1,275 W

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Cooking Power:

700 W

800 W

800 W

Outside Dimensions (W x H x D):

4885 mm x 28779 mm x 4005mm

Oven Cavity Dimensions (W x H x D):

315 mm x 22706 mm x 34953mm

Operating Frequency:

2,450 MHz

Net Weight:

Approx.

12.40

kg

Approx.

12.57

kg

* IEC Test Procedure

Specifications subject to change without notice.

As for the voltage requirement, the production month, country and serial number, please refer to the identification plate on the microwave oven.

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Quick Guide (NN-ST3402W/M)

Feature				How to Operate
To Cook / Reheat /
Defrost by Micro
Power and Time
Setting
( page 8) Select power.				Set the cooking time.		Press.

To Use

Turbo Defrost Pads

( page 9)

Select the weight of food.

Press.

To Set Clock

( page 10)

Press.

Set time of day.

Press.

To Set / Cancel

To Set:

Display

To Cancel:

Display

Child Safety Lock

or

( page 10)

Press 3 times.

Press 3 times.

To

ReheatCook UseUse

Auto Reheat Pad

( page 11)

Set weight.

Press.

To Cook Use

Example:

Auto Cook Pads

( page 11)

Select the servings.

Press.

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Introduction

Cooking with Microwave Energy

Microwaves are a form of high frequency electromagnetic waves (approx 12cm wavelength) similar to those used by a radio. Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube. The microwaves travel from the magnetron tube to the oven cavity where they are reflected, transmitted or absorbed.

Reflection

Microwaves are reflected by metal just as a ball is bounced off a wall. A combination of stationary (interior walls) and rotating metal (turntable or stirrer fan) helps assure that the microwaves are well distributed within the oven cavity to produce even cooking.

Transmission

Microwaves pass through some materials such as paper, glass and plastic much like sunlight shining through a window. Because these substances do not absorb or reflect the microwave energy, they are ideal materials for microwave oven cooking containers.

Absorption

Microwaves are absorbed by food. They penetrate to a depth of about 2 to 4cm. Microwave energy excites the molecules in the food (especially water, fat and sugar molecules), and causes them to vibrate very quickly. The vibration causes friction and heat is produced. In large foods, the heat which is produced by friction is conducted to the center to finish cooking.

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Cookware and Utensil Guide

				Microwave
			Aluminuim Foil	For Shielding
	English		Browning Dish	Yes
			Dinnerware: Oven/Microwave Safe	Yes
			Non Oven/Microwave Safe	No
			Disposable Polyeser Paperboard Dishes	Yes *
			Glassware: Oven Glassware & Ceramic	Yes
			Non-heat Resistant	No
			Metal Cookware	No
			Wire Rack	No
			Metal Twist-ties	No
			Oven Cooking Bag	Yes
			Oven Rack	No
			Paper Towels and Napkins	Yes *
			Plastic Dishes: Microwave Safe	Yes *
			Non-microwave Safe	No
			Plastic Wrap	Yes *
			Straw, Wicker, Wood	Yes *
			Thermometers: Microwave Safe	Yes
			Conventional	No
			Wax Paper	Yes

*Caution

•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 scorch.

•Paper Products and Freezer Wrap:

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

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Microwave Cooking Techniques

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Dish Size

Quantity

Density

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

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

Porous airy foods heat quicker than dense heavy foods.

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.

Meat Joints

Stand 15 mins. wrapped in tin foil.

Jacket Potatoes

Stand 10 mins. wrapped in tin foil.

Light Cakes

Stand 5 mins. before removing from dish.

Rich dense Cakes

Stand 15-20 mins.

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

Fish

Stand 2-5 mins.

Egg Dishes

Stand 2-3 mins.

Precooked Convenience Food

Stand for 5 mins.

Plated Meals

Stand for 2-5 mins.

Vegetables

Boiled potatoes benefit from standing 1-2 mins., however most other types can be served immediately.

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.

Moisture Content

Many fresh foods e.g. vegetables and fruit, vary in their moisture content throughout the seasonjacket 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.

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 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.

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Microwave Cooking Techniques (Continued)

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Covering

Starting Temperature

Spacing

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.

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

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

Turning and Stirring

Some foods require stirring during cooking. Meat and poultry should be turned after half the cooking time. All liquid must be stirred before and during heating. Water, especially must be stirred before and during heating, to avoid eruption.

Shape

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

Arranging

Individual foods e.g. chicken portions or chops, should be placed on a dish so that the thicker parts are on 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 convectional oven). Return the food to the oven for further cooking if necessary.

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To Reheat by Micro Power and Time

Reheat by Setting Power and Time - Frozen Convenience Foods

FROZEN ITEM

POWER

TIME

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

(Pre-cooked)

(in minutes)

BREAD &

BAKED PRODUCT

Bread 1 slice

HIGH

10 - 15 sec

Do not let bread get hot, or it will become rubbery and dry

1 loaf

HIGH

2

- 5

out. Remove whole loaf from original wrapper.

6 rolls

MEDIUM

1

- 2

Place on paper towel to absorb moisture.

Cheesecake (600

)

DEFROST

2

- 3

Remove from container. Defrost on plate.

g

Muffins - 4 (350

)

MEDIUM

2

- 3

Place onto paper towel lined plate.

g

Scones - 6 (400

)

MEDIUM

1

- 2

Defrost on paper lined plate. Stand 2 minutes.

g

PIES

Fruit Pie (500

)

DEFROST

6

- 8

Remove from foil container and place uncovered into a

g

then

pie dish.

HIGH

4

- 6

Meat Pie (300

)

DEFROST

4

- 6

Place onto paper towel lined plate.

g

then

MEDIUM

2

- 3

Pizza (350

)

HIGH

5

- 7

Remove from package and place onto paper towel or follow

g

manufacturer’s instructions.

FROZEN MEAL

Fish in Sauce (200

)

MEDIUM

6

- 7

Pierce corner of bag. Heat on a plate.

g

Instant Casserole

MEDIUM

4

- 6

Pierce pouch.

in Pouch (serves 2)

Heat on a plate or bowl.

Lasagne (300

)

MEDIUM

10

- 12

Remove from foil container, place into serving dish.

g

Plate Food

DEFROST

3

- 4

Arrange food evenly on a dinner plate. Add butter or gravy

then

where desired. Cover plate with plastic wrap.

HIGH

2

- 3

TV style dinner (400

)

MEDIUM

8 - 10

Remove foil cover and replace with plastic wrap.

g

Vegetables & Sauce

MEDIUM

8 - 10

Pierce corner of bag. Heat on a plate.

(in the bag) (400

)

g

MISCELLANEOUS

Chicken Pieces (500

)

DEFROST

5

- 7

Place onto paper towel lined plate.

g

then

HIGH

6

- 8

Croissants - 4 (250

)

MEDIUM

2

- 3

Place onto paper towel lined plate.

g

Fish Fingers - 8 (200

)

DEFROST

3

- 5

Place onto paper towel lined plate.

g

then

HIGH

2

- 3

Sausage Rolls (250

)

MEDIUM

3

- 5

Place onto paper towel lined plate.

g

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Defrosting Guidelines/Turbo Defrost

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This feature allows you to enter the	porous foods e.g. bread and cakes	During the defrosting process, the
weight in kilos and the oven will	etc.	oven will bleep to remind you to
select the correct defrosting time for		check the food i.e. turn, shield or
most foods. However, do not use for		break the food apart, as shown
		below.

Tips for Defrosting

Separate chops and small items e.g. Quiche slice where possible.

Remove wrappers from meat. Place on microwave rack or up-turned saucer.

Give large joints of meat further standing to ensure meat is not still icy in the center.

Shield edges, back of fat of joints and thin edges of fish with small pieces of SMOOTH tin foil to prevent overdefrosting.

Break up small items e.g. scallops, minced meat, halfway through defrosting.

Turn dense foods and meat 2-3 times during defrosting.

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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 fish 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.				English
	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 roasting rack in a dish on Glass Tray.

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

3.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 time):

FOOD	APPROX. TIME			INSTRUCTION
	(minutes per 500		)
		g
MEAT
Beef
Minced Beef	8 - 11			Halfway through the defrost cycle, break apart minced beef, separate
Roast: Topside	12 - 15			chops and remove meat that is defrosted.
Beef Tenderloin	12 - 15
Chuck or Rump	10 - 13			Turn meat over two to three times during defrosting.
Sirloin, rolled	11 - 14
Steak	8 - 10			Shield edges and unevenly shaped ends of roasts halfway through the
Miscellaneous	8 - 12			defrost cycle.
Pork/Lamb
Roast	9 - 12			Large roasts may still be icy in centre. Let stand.
Chops	8 - 11
Ribs	8 - 12
POULTRY				Turn poultry over two to four times during defrosting. Halfway through the
Chicken				defrost cycle, shield end of drumsticks, wings, breast bones and ends of
whole	9 - 12			poultry with foil.
pieces	8 - 11
fillets	8 - 10			Break apart chicken pieces and remove small pieces such as wings,
Duck	10 - 12			which may be defrosted before larger pieces.
Turkey	10 - 13
				Rinse poultry under cold water to remove ice crystals. Let stand 5 to 10
				minutes, before cooking.
FISH & SHELLFISH
Fish Fillets	9 - 11			Halfway through the defrost cycle, turn whole fish or blocks of fillets over.
Whole Fish	9 - 12			Also, break apart prawns or scallops. Remove any pieces that are
Crabmeat	8 - 10			defrosted.
Lobster Tails	8 - 10
Sea Scallops	8 - 10			Let stand, 5 to 10 minutes, before cooking.
Green Prawns	10 - 12

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Microwave Recipe Preparation and Techniques

Converting Your Favourite Conventional		Menu Planning for Microwave Cooking
Recipes for Microwave Cooking		How to Keep Everything Hot at The Same Time

When adapting conventional recipes for microwave cooking, reduce the conventional cooking time by one quarter or one third.

e.g. A chicken which takes 1 hour to cook in a moderate oven will take 15 to 20 minutes on MEDIUM Power in your microwave oven.

Use similar microwave recipes to help you adapt conventional recipes. Remember, it is always best to undercook a recipe and then add an extra minute or two to finish it off.

Here are some other tips that may help:

•Reduce liquids in a conventional recipe by one half to two thirds, e.g. 1cup (250 ml) should be reduced to 1⁄2 cup (125 ml).

•Add more thickening such as flour or cornflour to sauces and gravies if you do not reduce the liquid.

•Reduce seasonings slightly in a recipe where ingredients do not have time to simmer by microwave.

•Do not salt meats, poultry or vegetables before cooking; otherwise, they will toughen and dry out.

•If one ingredient takes longer to cook than the others, precook it in the microwave oven first. Onion, celery and potato are examples.

•If meat or vegetables are not being browned before cooking, omit any oil or fat that would have been used for browning.

•Reduce leavening agents for cakes by one quarter and increase liquids by one quarter.

•Biscuits require a stiff dough. Increase flour by about 20 percent. Substitute brown sugar for white sugar and use biscuit recipes that have dark spices or require icing.

Because of the short cooking time, biscuits don’t have to brown. Chill dough for half an hour before baking. This produces a crisper biscuit. Bake biscuits on a glass tray lined with greaseproof paper.

•Since microwaves penetrate foods about two centimetres from the top, bottom and sides, mixtures in round shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive more energy and may overcook.

•Items with a lot of water, such as rice and pasta, cook in about the same time as they would on a conventional stove. (Refer to Rice and Pasta chapter.)

Select recipes that convert easily to microwave cooking such as casseroles, stews, baked chicken, fish and vegetable dishes. The results from foods such as grilled meats, cooked souffles or two-crust pies could be less than satisfactory. Never attempt to deep fry in your microwave oven.

Plan your meals so that the food will not all need last minute cooking or attention at the same time. The special features of microwave cookery make it easy to serve meals with everything piping hot. Cooking of some foods may be interrupted while you start others, without harming the nutritional value or flavour of either.

A recipe which requires standing time can be microwaved first and another food cooked while it stands. Dishes prepared in advance can be reheated briefly before serving. It does take some experience and time to cook with confidence. Microwaves are fast so you will have to do some experimenting. You might find you will use your conventional range in conjunction with your microwave oven. For example, while cooking the roast in the microwave oven, you can be cooking the vegetables and gravy on the range top. This can also be done the other way around. Prepare your meals as follows.

1.Firstly, cook the most dense item (roast or casserole). Drain and retain meat juice from joints then cover with foil.

2.Cook the potatoes, rice or pasta.

3.Cover with foil for standing.

4.Cook greens and other vegetables.

5.Cover with foil for standing.

6.Cook the gravy with the retained meat juices, stock and thickening.

7.Carve the roast and serve the vegetables and gravy.

While you are learning to plan meals, you may get a bit behind time. Don’t worry. Dinner servings may be suitably reheated on MEDIUM-HIGH, at 2 minutes per serving.

If you prefer not to use foil, cover food with saucepan lids. A metal lid will retain the heat for at least 15 minutes. Meanwhile, how can you cook all the vegetables at the same time? Simply place potatoes and pumpkin in one dish and less dense vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, beans and peas in another. Sprinkle greens with water. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Cook on HIGH for approximately 6 to 8 minutes for a serving for four people. Remember, if you increase the quantity of vegetables, increase the cooking time. Fresh and frozen vegetables can be mixed on a vegetable platter, but remember the latter are not as dense as fresh vegetables, as they have been blanched before freezing.

If vegetables are cut to a similar size, they can be cooked in separate ramekins or small dishes at the same time.

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MicrowaveRecipeRecipePreparationPreparationand Techniquesand Techniques(Continued)

Increasing & Decreasing Recipes

Increasing

•To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, increase each ingredient listed by half.

•To increase a recipe from 4 to 8 servings, double each ingredient listed.

•For larger quantities of a recipe, a large dish should be used. Make sure that the dish is deep enough to prevent the recipe from boiling over during cooking.

•Make sure to cover, stir or rearrange food as directed in the recipe and always check the food during cooking.

•Increase standing times by 5 minutes per 500g.

•Use the same Power Level recommended in the original recipe.

•Increase the cooking times by: 1⁄3 of original cooking time for 6 servings; and an extra 1⁄2 of original cooking time for 8 servings.

Decreasing

•To decrease a recipe from 4 to 2 servings, decrease each ingredient listed by half.

•For small quantities, a small dish should be used. Make sure that the dish is large enough to prevent the recipe from boiling over during cooking.

•Use the same Power Level recommended in the original recipe.

•Decrease the cooking times by 1⁄2 to 2⁄3 of the original cooking time.

Cooking for One

•To decrease a recipe from 4 to 1 serving, quarter each ingredient listed.

•A smaller dish should be used, making sure that the dish is still large enough to prevent the recipe from boiling over.

•Use the same Power Level recommended in the original recipe.

•Quarter the original cooking times, then add extra time, if needed.

•Make sure to cover, stir or rearrange food as directed in original recipe and always check the food during cooking.

Converting Recipes from Other Sources

When the recipe is written with a wattage different than your oven, adjust the cooking time by approximately 10% per 100 watts, e.g. 6 minutes would be adjusted by 36 seconds. Alternately, adjust the power level by one level. If your wattage is higher than the recipe: (1) Adjust time downward or (2) Adjust power level downward. If your wattage is lower than the recipe: (1) adjust time upward or

(2) adjust power level upward (when possible).

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Common Queries Answered

Problem	Cause	Solution
Food cools quickly after being	Food not cooked through.	Put back in oven for extra time.
MICROWAVED.		Remember foods at fridge temperature
		require more cooking time than food at room
		temperature.
Food cooks too slowly when cooked	Oven not receiving correct	Oven should be on a separate 13 amp circuit.
by MICROWAVE.	power.
	Food temperature from fridge	Extra time required for cooking colder foods.
	colder than room temperature.
Meat is tough when cooked by	Power setting too high.	Use reduced power level for meats.
MICROWAVE.
	Meat salted before cooking.	Do not salt before cooking. Salt if necessary
		after cooking.
Cakes remain uncooked in center	Too short cooking and/or	Add extra cooking time/standing time.
when cooked by MICROWAVE.	standing a time.
Scrambled or poached eggs tough	Cooking time too long.	Take care cooking small quantities of eggs,
and rubbery when cooked by		once spoiled they cannot be saved.
MICROWAVE.
Quiche/Egg custards tough and	Power level too high.	Use reduced power levels for these items.
rubbery when cooked by
MICROWAVE.
Cheese sauce tough and stringy	Cheese cooked with sauce.	Add at the end of cooking time, the heat of
when cooked by MICROWAVE.		the sauce will melt the cheese.
Vegetables are dry when cooked by	Cooked uncovered. Low	Cover with a lid or cling film. Add extra
MICROWAVE.	moisture content e.g. old root	2-4 tbsps of water. Slat after cooking.
	vegetables. Salt added before
	cooking.
Condensation appears on the door	This is normal and means the	Wipe condensation off with a soft cloth.
of your oven.	food is cooking faster than the
	moisture can be expelled from
	the oven.
Turntable rotates in both directions.		This is normal.

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English

Everyday Basics

GRANOLA CEREAL

Makes: approximately 4 cups (1 litre)

Ingredients:
500 ml (2 cups)		oats
165 ml (2/3 cup)		chopped nuts
85 ml (1/3 cup)		wheat germ
60 ml (1/4	cup)	brown sugar
60 ml (1/4	cup)	honey
5 ml (1 teaspoon)		vanilla essence
85 ml (1/3	cup)	raisins
85 ml (1/3	cup)	coconut

Method:

1.Place oats in 2-litre casserole dish, cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring twice.

2.Add nuts, wheat germ, and brown sugar. Stir in honey and vanilla. Cook on HIGH for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring twice during cooking.

3.Add raisins, coconut and allow to cool. Stir to a crumble texture. Store in an airtight container.

TOMATO AND ONION

Serves 4

Ingredients:
approx. 3	tomatoes, thinly sliced
1	onion, thinly sliced
2 ml (1/2 teaspoon)	basil
	salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1.Place all ingredients into 2-litre casserole dish.

2.Cook, covered, on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes. Serve with barbequed steak or grilled meat.

SCRAMBLED EGGS

Serves: 2

Ingredients:
4 x 61 g	eggs

60 ml (4 tablespoons) milk

pinch of salt

Method:

1.In 1-litre casserole dish, beat eggs lightly with whisk. Add milk and salt. Whisk until well combined. Cover dish with plastic wrap and cook on MEDIUM for 2 to 21/2 minutes.

2.Stir egg and cook for further 21/2 to 3 minutes. Stand, covered, for 1 minute before serving.

POACHED EGGS

Serves: 2

Ingredients:
125 ml (1/2 cup)	hot tap water
	dash of vinegar
	pinch of salt
2 x 61 g	eggs

Method:

1.Place one quarter of a cup of water, dash of vinegar and pinch of salt into 2 ramekin dishes or small glass bowls.

2.Break egg into the water and with toothpick pierce the egg yolk twice and egg white several times.

3.Cover dish with plastic wrap and cook on MEDIUM for 1 to 11/2 minutes. Stand, covered, for 1 minute before serving.

Note: The size of the eggs will alter cooking time.

GRAVY

Makes: 500 ml (2 cups)

Ingredients:

30 ml (2 tablespoons) dripping or pan juice

1	small onion, finely chopped
30 ml (2 tablespoons) flour
15 ml (1 tablespoon)	tomato paste
375 ml (11/2 cups)	beef stock, divided
	salt and pepper

Method:

1.Place dripping or pan juices and onion in 2-cup (500 ml) jug. Cook on HIGH for 2 minutes.

2.Add flour, tomato paste and half of the beef stock. Stir well. Cook on HIGH for 2 minutes. Add remaining stock.

3.Stir well and cook on HIGH for a further 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with the meat of your choice.

BASIC WHITE SAUCE

Makes: 250 ml (1 cup)

Ingredients:
30 ml	(2 tablespoons)butter
30 ml	(2 tablespoons)flour
		salt and white pepper
310 ml (11/4 cups)		milk

Method:

1.Place butter in 4-cup (1-litre) jug. Cook on HIGH for 30 to 40 seconds.

2.Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth.

3.Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring twice.

Tip: For cheese sauce, stir in 125 ml (1/2 cup) grated cheese once sauce has thickened.

HINT:

TO COOK BACON RASHERS:

Place bacon between 2 sheets of paper towel on a pie plate and cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes.

HINT:

TO DRY FRESH BREADCRUMBS:

Place 250 ml (1 cup) of breadcrumbs on the base of plate and heat on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once during heating.

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