PANASONIC NNST477SBPQ User Manual
NN-ST477
MICROWAVE COOKERY BOOK
& OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
®
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Standard Conversion Chart
Weight
1
/
2
oz – 15g
1oz – 25g
2oz – 50g
3oz – 75g
4oz – 100g
5oz – 150g
6oz – 175g
7oz – 200g
8oz – 225g
9oz – 250g
10oz – 275g
11oz – 300g
12oz – 350g
13oz – 375g
14oz – 400g
15oz – 425g
1lb/16oz – 450g
Capacity
1
/
2
tsp – 3ml
1tsp – 5ml
1tbsp – 15ml
1
/
4
pt – 150ml
1
/
2
pt – 300ml
3
/
4
pt – 450ml
1pt – 600ml
1
3
/
4
pt – 1 litre
When using recipes in this book always follow metric or
imperial measurements. Do not combine the two. In some
recipes the conversions are not a direct equivalent due to
recipe result.
Important Notice
Your oven is rated 900 Watts (IEC)*. When using other
cookbooks remember to adjust cooking times accordingly.
The symbol above, which is displayed on your oven door,
indicates the heating category for your oven when cooking
or reheating convenience foods.
Your oven is rated ʻEʼ, which is very efficient. It is therefore
very important that you refer carefully to the packet
instructions on convenience foods.
Some packet instructions only display information for B or
D rated ovens. We therefore provide additional guidelines
for reheating on pages 31-35 of this book.
ALWAYS check the progress of the food as it cooks or
reheats by simply opening the door and after checking the
progress of the foods press START to continue the cooking
time.
*1000 Watts IEC (60705) is achieved by using the Turbo
Reheat pad, see page 19 for details.
Failure to follow the instructions given in this
Cookbook and Operating Instructions, may affect the
recipe result and in some instances may be
dangerous.
COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108
Customer Care Centre 08705 357357
Selected Spares and Accessories:
Order direct on line at
www.panasonic.co.uk or by
telephoning the Customer Care Centre
number above.
E
900W
The IEC (60705) power output (watts)
The heating category for small packs
of food
Microwave symbol
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Welcome to Panasonic
Microwave Cooking
We hope you enjoy using your new oven but
should you require any further help or
explanation, phone our
COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108
or write to the address below, or contact us
on-line at test.kitchen@panasonic.co.uk
Alternatively visit our website at
www.cooking-corner.co.uk
The Microwave Test & Development Kitchen
Panasonic Consumer Electronics U.K.
Willoughby Road
Bracknell
Berks
RG12 8FP
When writing, be sure to state your model
number and daytime telephone number.
CONTENTS
Safety Information 3
Unpacking your oven 4
Care and Cleaning 5
Parts of your oven 6
Important Information 7-8
Microwaving Principles 9
General Guidelines 10-12
Containers to use 13-15
Control Panels 16
Operating Instructions 17-24
Auto Sensor Cooking - 25-30
Reheating Guidelines 31
Reheating Charts 32-35
Cooking Charts 36-41
Increasing/Decreasing Recipes
42
RECIPES
Soups and Starters 43-44
Fish 45-47
Meat and Poultry 48-51
Pasta and Rice 52-53
Cheese and Egg Dishes 54-55
Vegetables/Vegetarian 56-59
Puddings and Desserts 60-63
Sauces 64
Baking 65-66
Preserves 67-68
Building-in Your Oven 69
Technical Specification 69
Index 70-71
WEEE Directive 72
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic
Microwave Oven. Even if this is not your first
microwave oven, do please read the opening
chapters of this cookbook to achieve perfect
results every time.
This microwave oven has the benefit of the
Inverter System Inside. This technology has
been in use with microwave ovens in Japan for
many years, improving the cooking performance
of the oven. It also means that you benefit from
having more space inside your oven, without
taking up more room on your work surface.
Microwaves leave most foods tastier and leave
you with less washing up, but donʼt expect to
become a perfect microwave cook overnight –
some of the methods are very different to those
used in conven tion al cooking.
Home Economists program the ovens especially
for the UK market. The recipes are tested many
times to ensure you achieve successful results at
home.
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This appliance is supplied with a moulded
three pin mains plug for your safety and
convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this
plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced,
please ensure that the replacement fuse has a
rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA
mark or the BSI mark on the body of the
fuse.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN
YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE
REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY AND AN
APPROPRIATE ONE FITTED. THERE IS A
DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK
IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO
ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the
wiring code as shown opposite. If in any doubt,
please consult a qualified electrician. (For U.K.
Models only)
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following
code: Green-and-yellow: Earth. Blue: Neutral.
Brown: Live.
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of
this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-ANDYELLOW must be connected to the terminal in
the plug which is marked with the letter E or by
the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or
GREEN-AND-YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
When this oven is installed it should be easy to
isolate the appliance from the electricity supply
by pulling out the plug or operating a circuit
breaker.
Do not immerse cord, plug or oven in water.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not
let cord hang over the edge of table or work
top. Do not plug your oven in via an extension
cable as this can be dangerous. It is important
to plug the oven directly into a wall socket.
The back of the appliance heats up during use.
Do not allow the cord to be in contact with the
back of the appliance or cabinet surface.
Important safety instructions, please read
carefully and keep for future reference
If the fuse cover is detachable, never use
the plug with the cover omitted. A
replacement fuse cover can be purchased
from your local Panasonic Dealer.
HOW TO REPLACE
THE FUSE
Open the fuse
compartment with a
screwdriver and replace the fuse.
Voltage & Power
The voltage used must be the same as
specified on this microwave oven. Using a
higher voltage than that which is specified is
dangerous and may result in a fire or other
type of accident causing damage.
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Unpacking your
oven
Placement of your
oven
Using your oven
2"
open
4"
6"
1. Examine Your Oven
Unpack oven, remove all packing material,
and examine the oven for any damage such
as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the
door. Notify dealer immediately if unit is
damaged. Do NOT install if unit is damaged.
2. Guarantee
Your receipt is your guarantee, please keep
safely.
3. Cord
If the supply cord of this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by the special
cord available only from the manufacturer.
N.B. The appliance should be inspected for
damage to the door seals and door seal areas. If
these areas are damaged the appliance should
not be operated until it has been repaired by a
service technician trained by the manufacturer.
1. The appliance must not be operated by
Microwave WITHOUT FOOD IN THE OVEN.
Operation when empty will damage the
appliance. 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
insruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
2. Storage of Accessories
Do not store
any objects
other than
oven accessories inside
the oven in
case it is
accidentally
turned on. In case of electronic failure, oven
can only be turned off at wall socket.
1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface
850mm above floor level. For proper
operation, the oven must have sufficient air
flow. ie 5cm/2" at one side, the other being
open; 15cm/6" clear over the top; 10cm/4" at
the rear.
2. Do not place the
microwave oven
on a shelf directly
above a gas or
electric hob. This may
be a safety hazard
and the oven may be
damaged.
3. Do not block air vents on the rear and bottom
or top of the cabinet. Do not place any articles on the top of the oven over the vents. If
air vents are blocked during operation, the
oven may overheat. If the oven overheats, a
thermal safety device will turn the oven off.
The oven will remain inoperable with blank
display until it has cooled.
4. Do not use outdoors.
This oven is intended for counter-top and built-in
use only. It is not intended for use inside a
cupboard. For building-in your oven, refer to
page 69.
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.
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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.
1. Switch the oven off before cleaning and
unplug at socket if possible.
2. Keep the inside of the oven, door seals and
door seal areas clean. When food splatters
or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, door
seals and door seal areas wipe off with a
damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if
they get very dirty. The use of harsh
detergents or abrasives is not recommended.
3. The outside oven surface should be cleaned
with a damp cloth. Do not allow water to seep
into the ventilation openings.
4. If the Control Panel becomes dirty, clean with
a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents
or abrasives on Control Panel. When cleaning
the Control Panel, leave the oven door open
to prevent the oven from accidentally turning
on. After cleaning touch STOP/CANCEL Pad
to clear display window.
5. If steam accumulates inside or around the
outside of the oven door, wipe with a soft
cloth. This may occur when the microwave
oven is operated under high humidity
conditions and in no way indicates a
malfunction of the unit or microwave leakage.
6. It is occasionally necessary to remove the
glass turntable for cleaning. Wash the
turntable in warm soapy water.
7. The roller ring and oven cavity floor should
be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise.
Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven,
particularly the turntable spindle and the area
surrounding this, with mild detergent and hot
water then dry with a clean cloth. The roller
ring may be washed in mild soapy water.
Cooking vapours collect during repeated use
but in no way affect the bottom surface or the
roller ring wheels.
Replace properly after cleaning.
8. A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning.
9. Keep air vents clear at all times. Check that no
dust or other material is blocking any of the air
vents on the top, bottom or rear of the oven. If
air vents become blocked this could cause
overheating which would affect the operation
of the oven, and could lead to a hazardous
situation.
Care & Cleaning of your Microwave
Oven
Maintenance of your oven
1. Service
WHEN YOUR OVEN
REQUIRES A SERVICE
call your local Panasonic
engineer. You can look on the web site
(www.panasonic.co.uk) under the “support”
option, where a service dealer locator can be
found or alternatively call our Customer Care
Centre on 08705 357357 who can recommend an engineer. 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 dam-
age to the door seals and door seal areas. If
these areas are damaged the appliance
should not be operated until it has been
repaired by a service technician trained by
the manufacturer.
3. Oven Light
The oven lamp must
be replaced by a service
technician trained by the
manufacturer. DO NOT
attempt to remove the outer
casing from the oven.
4. Selected Spares and Accessories
These may be ordered direct; on line at
www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the
Customer Care Centre 08705 357357. Most
major credit and debit cards accepted. Ensure
you quote the correct model number.
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1. Do not operate the oven without the
Roller Ring and Glass Turntable in place.
2. Only use the Glass Turntable specifically
designed for this oven. Do not substitute
with any other Glass Turntable.
3. If Glass Turntable is hot, allow to cool
before cleaning or placing in water.
4. Do not cook directly on Glass Turntable.
Always place food in a microwave safe
dish. The only exception to this is when
cooking Jacket Potatoes or Auto Program
Jacket Potatoes.
5. If food or utensil on Glass Turntable
touches oven walls, causing the turntable
to stop moving, it will automatically rotate
in the opposite direction. This is normal.
Open oven door, reposition the food and
restart.
6. The Glass Turntable can rotate in either
direction. The maximum weight that can
be placed on the turntable is 4kg (8lb
4oz), this includes total weight of food
and dish.
7. While cooking by MICROWAVE the
turntable may vibrate. This will not affect
cooking performance.
8. Arcing may occur if the incorrect weight
of food is used or a metal container has
been used accidentally. If this occurs,
stop the machine immediately.
9. Always refer to instructions for correct
accessories to use on all programs. The
glass turntable and roller ring are the only
accessories used for Microwave Cooking.
Parts of Your Oven
Glass Turntable
The glass turntable and roller ring are the only
accessories used for Microwave Cooking.
See-through Oven Window External Air Vents
Door Safety
Lock System
Control
Panel
Identification
Plate
Roller Ring
1. The Roller Ring and oven
floor should be cleaned
frequently to prevent
excessive noise.
2. The Roller Ring must always
be used together with the
Glass Turntable for cooking.
Door Release Pad
Push to open the door.
Opening the door during cooking
will stop the cooking process
without cancelling the program.
Cooking resumes as soon as the
door is closed and Start is
pressed. The oven light will turn
on and stay on whenever the
door is opened.
Door Safety
Lock System
Microwave
Feed Guide
(Do Not
Remove)
Safety
If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press
Stop/Cancel button and leave the door closed in
order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power
cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or the
circuit breaker panel.
Short Cooking Times
As microwave cooking times are much shorter
than other cooking methods it is essential that
recommended cooking times are not exceeded
without first checking the food.
Cooking times given in the cookbook are approximate. Factors that may affect cooking times are:
preferred degree of cooking,starting temperature,
altitude, volume, size and shape of foods and
utensils used. As you become familiar with the
oven, you will be able to adjust these factors.
It is better to undercook rather than overcook
foods. If food is undercooked, it can always be
returned to the oven for further cooking. If food is
overcooked, nothing can be done. Always start
with minimum cooking times.
Important.
If the recommended cooking
times are exceeded the food will
be spoiled and in extreme circumstances could catch fire and
possibly damage the interior of
the oven.
1. Small quantities of food.
Take care when heating small quantities of
food as these can easily burn, dry out or
catch fire if cooked too long. Always set
short cooking times and check the food
frequently.
NEVER OPERATE THE OVEN WITHOUT
FOOD INSIDE ON MICROWAVE.
2. Foods low in moisture.
Take care when heating
foods low in moisture, eg
bread items, chocolate,
popcorn, biscuits and pastries. These can easily
burn, dry out or catch on
fire if cooked too long. This
oven has been developed for food use. We
do not recommend that it is used for heating
non-food items such as wheat bags or hot
water bottles.
3. Christmas Pudding.
Christmas puddings and
other foods high in fats or
sugar, eg. jam, mince pies,
must not be over heated.
These foods must never be
left unattended as with over cooking these
foods can ignite.
4. Boiled Eggs.
Do not boil eggs in their
shell in your microwave.
Raw eggs boiled in their
shells can explode causing
injury, even after
microwave heating has
ended.
5. Foods with Skins.
Potatoes, apples, egg
yolk, whole vegetables
and sausages are
examples of food with
non porous skins.
These must be
pierced using a fork
before cooking to prevent bursting.
6. Liquids.
When heating liquids, eg
soup, sauces and beverages in your microwave
oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point
can occur without evidence of bubbling.
This could result in a sudden boil over of the
hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the
following steps should be taken:
a) Avoid using straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
b) Do not overheat.
c) Stir the liquid before placing the container
in the oven and again halfway through
the heating time.
d) After heating, allow to stand in the oven
for a short time, stirring again before
carefully removing the container.
7. Lids.
Always remove the lids of jars and containers and takeaway food containers before
you microwave them. If you donʼt then steam
and pressure might build up inside and
cause an explosion even after the
microwave cooking has
stopped.
8. Deep Fat Frying.
Do not attempt to deep fat
fry in your oven.
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Important Information – Read Carefully
9. Meat Thermometer.
Use a meat thermometer
to check the degree of
cooking of roasts and
poultry only when meat
has been removed from the
microwave. If undercooked, return to the
oven and cook for a few more minutes at
the recommended power level. Do not
leave a conventional meat thermometer
in the oven when microwaving.
10. Paper, Plastic.
Carefully attend the appliance if paper,
plastic or other combustible materials are
used as containers or for covering. Do
not use wire twist-ties with roasting bags
as arcing will occur.
Do not use re-cycled
paper products, eg
Kitchen roll unless
they say they are
specifically designed
for use in a microwave
oven. These products contain impurities
which may cause sparks and/or fires
when used.
11. Reheating.
It is essential that reheated food is served
“piping hot”.
Remove the food from
the oven and check
that it is “piping hot”,
ie steam is being
emitted from all parts
and any sauce is bubbling. (If you wish you may
choose to check the food has reached
72˚C with a food thermometer – but
remember do not use this thermometer
inside the microwave).
For foods that cannot be stirred, eg
lasagne, shepherds pie, the centre
should be cut with a knife to test it is well
heated through. Even if a manufacturerʼs
packet instructions have been followed
always check the food is piping hot
before serving and if in doubt return your
food to the oven for further heating.
12. Standing Time.
Standing time refers to the period at the
end of cooking or
reheating when food is
left before being eaten,
ie. it is a rest time
which allows the heat in
the food to continue to conduct to the
centre, thus eliminating cold spots.
13. Keeping Your Oven
Clean.
It is essential for the
safe operation of the
oven that it is wiped
out regularly. Use
warm soapy water,
squeeze the cloth out well and use to
remove any grease or food from the
interior. Pay particular attention to the
door seal area and also the areas around
the microwave feed guide situated on the
right hand side of the cavity wall. The
oven should be unplugged when
cleaning.
14. Fan Motor Operation.
After using the microwave the fan motor
may rotate for a few minutes to cool the
electric components. This is normal and
you can take out food even though the
fan motor operates. You can continue
using the oven during this time.
15. Containers.
Before use check that utensils/containers
are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
16. Babies Bottles and Food Jars.
When reheating babies bottles always
remove top and teat. Liquid at the top of
the bottle will be much hotter than that at
the bottom and must be shaken
thoroughly before checking the
temperature. The lid must also be
removed from babies food jars, the
contents must also be stirred or shaken
before the temperature is checked.
17. Arcing.
Arcing may occur if a metal
container has been used
accidentally or if the incorrect
weight of food is used. Arcing
is when blue flashes of light
are seen in the microwave
oven. If this occurs, stop
the machine immediately.
If the oven is left unattended
and this continues it can
damage the machine.
18. Maximum Weight on Turntable
The maximum weight that can be placed
on the turntable is 4kg (8lb 4oz) (this
includes total weight of food and dish).
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Important Information – Read Carefully
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Microwave energy has been used in this country to
cook and reheat food since early experiments with
RADAR in World War II. Microwaves are present in the
atmosphere all the time, both naturally and from
manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar,
radio, television, telecommunication links and car
phones.
Microwaving Principles
The microwaves cause the water molecules to
vibrate which causes FRICTION, ie. HEAT. This
heat then cooks the food. Microwaves are also
attracted to fat and sugar particles, and foods high
in these will cook more quickly. Microwaves can
only penetrate to a depth of 1
1
⁄
2
-2 inches (4-5 cm)
and as heat spreads through the food by
conduction, just as in a traditional oven, the food
cooks from the outside inwards.
In a microwave
oven, electricity is
converted into
microwaves by the
MAGNETRON
REFLECTION
The microwaves bounce
off the metal walls
and the metal door
screen.
TRANSMISSION
Then they pass through
the cooking containers
to be absorbed by the
water molecules in the
food, all foods contain
water to a more or
lesser extent.
IMPORTANT NOTES
HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD
The dish used to cook or reheat
the food will get warm during
cooking, as the heat conducts
from the food. Even in
micro waving, oven gloves are
required!
MICROWAVES CANNOT PASS
THROUGH METAL AND
THERE FORE METAL COOKING
UTEN SILS CAN NEVER BE
USED IN A MICROWAVE, FOR
COOKING ON MICROWAVE
ONLY
Foods Not Suitable for
Cooking by Microwave
Only
Yorkshire Puddings, Souffles,
Double Crust Pastry Pies.
Because these foods rely on dry
external heat to cook correctly, do
not attempt to cook by micro wave.
Foods that require deep fat frying
cannot be cooked either.
STANDING TIME
When a microwave oven is
switched off, the food will continue
to cook by conduction – NOT BY
MICROWAVE ENERGY. Hence
STANDING TIME is very
important in microwaving,
particularly for dense foods i.e.
meat, cakes and reheated meals.
(Refer to page 10).
Boiled Eggs
Do not boil eggs in your
microwave. Raw eggs boiled in
their shells can explode and
cause serious injury
13 Amp fused socket
Microwave
Water
Molecule
Absorption
Vibration
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General Guidelines
PIERCING
The skin or
membrane on
some foods will
cause steam to
build up during
cooking. These
foods must be
pierced or a
strip of skin
should be
peeled off before cooking to allow the steam
to es cape. Eggs, potatoes, apples, sausages
etc, will all need to be pierced before
cooking. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOIL EGGS
IN THEIR SHELLS.
MOISTURE
CONTENT
Many fresh
foods e.g.
veget ables and
fruit, vary in
their moisture
content
throughout the
season. Jacket
potatoes are a
particular example of this. For this reason
cooking times may have to be adjusted
throughout the year. Dry ingredients e.g. rice,
pasta, can dry out further during storage and
cooking times may differ from ingredients
freshly purchased.
CLING FILM
Cling film helps
keep the food
moist and the
trapped steam
assists in
speeding up
cooking times.
However it
should be
pierced before
cooking, to allow excess steam to escape.
Always take care when removing cling film
from a dish as the build-up of steam will be
very hot. Always purchase cling film that
states on the packet “suitable for microwave
cooking” and use as a covering only. Do not
line dishes with cling film.
STANDING TIME
Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and
cakes, require a STANDING TIME (inside or
outside of the oven) after cook ing, to allow heat
to finish con ducting to cook the centre
completely.
MEAT JOINTS – Stand
15 mins. wrapped in aluminium foil.
JACKET POTATOES – Stand 5 mins.
wrapped in aluminium foil.
LIGHT CAKES – Stand 5 mins. before
removing from dish.
RICH DENSE CAKES – Stand 15-20 mins.
FISH – Stand 2-3 mins.
EGG DISHES – Stand 1-2 mins.
PRECOOKED CONVENIENCE FOODS –
Stand for 2-3 mins.
PLATED MEALS – Stand for 2-3 mins.
VEGETABLES – Boiled potatoes benefit
from standing 1-2 mins., however most other
types of vegetables can be served
immediately.
DEFROSTING – It is essential to allow
standing time to com plete the process. This
can vary from 5 mins. e.g. raspberries, to up
to 1 hour for a joint of meat.
If food is not cooked after STANDING TIME,
return to oven and cook for additional time.
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DISH SIZE
Follow the dish sizes given in the
recipes, as these affect the
cook ing and reheating times. A
quan tity of food spread in a
bigger dish cooks and reheats
more quickly.
QUANTITY
Small quantities cook faster than
large quantities, also small
meals will reheat more quickly
than large portions.
SPACING
Foods cook more quickly and
evenly if spaced apart. NEVER
pile foods on top of each other.
SHAPE
Even shapes cook evenly. Food
cooks better by microwave when
in a round container rather than
square.
DENSITY
Porous airy foods heat more
quickly than dense heavy foods.
COVERING
Cover foods with microwave cling
film or a self-fitting lid. Cover fish,
vegetables, cas seroles, soups.
Do not cover cakes, sauces,
jacket potatoes, pastry items.
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ARRANGING
Individual foods e.g. chicken
portions or chops, should be
placed on a dish so that the
thicker parts are to the outside.
STARTING TEMPERATURE
The colder the food, the longer it
takes to heat up. Food from a
fridge takes longer to reheat
than food at room temperature.
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 conven tional oven). Return
the food to the oven for further
cooking if necessary.
CLEANING
As microwaves work on food
particles, keep your oven clean at
all times. Stubborn spots of food
can be removed by using a
branded microwave spray
cleaner, sprayed onto a soft cloth,
always wipe the oven dry after
cleaning. Avoid any plastic parts
and door area.
TURNING AND STIRRING
Some foods require stirring
during cooking. Meat and poultry
should be turned after half the
cooking time.
LIQUIDS
All liquids must be stirred
before, during and after
heating. Water
espe cially must be stirred before
and during heating, to avoid
eruption. Do not heat liquids that
have previously been boiled. DO
NOT OVERHEAT.
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Containers to use
QUICK CHECK GUIDE TO COOKING UTENSILS
Choosing the correct container is a very important factor in deciding the success or failure
of your cooking.
Testing Dishes for Suitability
When unsure that a cooking con tainer is suitable for use in
your microwave, check by the follow ing test:
1. Fill a microwave safe measur ing jug with 300ml (
1
⁄
2
pt)
cold water.
2. Place it on the turntable along side the dish to be tested.
If the dish you are testing is a large dish, then stand the
measur ing jug on top of the empty dish.
3. Heat on HIGH power for 1 minute.
Result
If the dish is suitable for micro waving, it will remain cool, whilst the water in the jug will
begin to feel warm. If the testing dish feels warm, do not use as it is obvious ly absorbing
microwave energy.
N.B. This test does not apply to plastic or metal based con tainers e.g. Le Creuset
®
style
dishes, which should not be used as they are cast iron covered with enamel.
OVEN GLASS
Everyday glass that is heat resistant e.g. Pyrex®, is ideal. Do
not use delicate glass which may crack due to the heat from the
food. Do not use lead crystal which may crack or arc.
CHINA AND CERAMIC
Everyday glazed china plates, saucers, bowls, mugs and cups
can be used if they are heat resis tant. Porcelain and ceramic
are also ideal. Fine bone china should only be used for
reheating for short periods, otherwise the change in
tempera ture may crack the dish or craze the finish. Do not use
dishes with a metal rim or pattern. Do not use jugs or mugs
with glued handles, since the glue can melt in a microwave.
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Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use. Only use Tupperware®containers if they
are designed for microwave use. Do not use Melamine – although it is heat resistant it absorbs
microwave energy and scorches. Even if a container is microwave safe, do not use for cooking
foods high in sugar or fat. Foods that require long cooking times e.g. brown rice, should not be
cooked in plastic. Never cook in margarine cartons or yoghurt pots, as these will melt with the heat
from the food. Many plastics that are not heatproof for cooking are suitable for defrosting.
POTTERY, EARTHENWARE, STONEWARE
If completely glazed, these dishes are suitable. Do not use if
partially glazed or unglazed, since they are able to absorb water
which in turn absorbs microwave energy, making the container
very hot and slows down the cooking of food.
PLASTIC
FOIL/METAL CONTAINERS
NEVER ATTEMPT TO COOK IN FOIL OR METAL con tai ners –
the microwaves cannot pass through and the food will not heat
evenly – this may also damage your oven. Use wooden kebab
sticks instead of metal skewers.
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PAPER
Plain white absorbent kitchen paper (kitchen towel) can be
used for covering blind pastry cases and for cover ing
bacon to prevent splattering BUT FOR SHORT COOKING
TIMES ONLY. NEVER RE-USE A PIECE OF KITCHEN
TOWEL. ALWAYS USE A FRESH PIECE OF PAPER FOR
EACH DISH.
Avoid kitchen paper containing manmade fibres. If you are
using branded re-cycled kitchen towel, check first that it is
recommended for microwave use. Do not use waxed or
plastic coated cups or plates as the finish may melt in the
oven. Greaseproof paper can be used to line the base of
dishes and to cover fatty foods e.g. bacon rashers to stop
them splattering. White paper plates can be used for
SHORT RE HEATING TIMES.
WICKER, WOOD, STRAW BASKETS
Do not use these items in your microwave. With continued
use and with prolonged exposure they will crack and could
ignite. Do not use wooden dishes in your microwave.
CLING FILM
Microwave cling film can be used for covering food that is
reheated by microwave. It is also useful for covering food
to be cooked, but care should be taken to avoid the film
being in direct contact with the food.
ROASTING BAGS
Roasting bags are useful when slit up one side to tent a
joint for roasting by power and time. Do not use the metal
twists supplied.
ALUMINIUM FOIL
Small amounts of smooth aluminium foil can be used to
SHIELD joints of meat during defrosting and cook ing, as the
microwaves cannot pass through the foil, this prevents the
parts shielded from overcook ing or over de frost ing. Take care
that the foil does not touch the sides or roof of the oven, as
this may cause arcing and damage your oven.
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Control Panel
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(8)
(9)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
Beep Sound:
A beep sounds when a pad is
pressed. If this beep does not
sound, the setting is incorrect.
When the oven changes from
one function to another, two
beeps sound. After completion of
cooking, five beeps sound.
(1) Display Window
(2) Time Pads
(3) Turbo reheat
(4) Microwave Power Settings
(5) Delay/Stand Pad:
This can be used to delay a
cooking program for up to 9
hrs 99 mins., or used to time
or for standing (non-cooking)
time.
(6) Clock Pad:
Press the clock pad. Using the
minute and second pads set
the clock (12 hr clock). Press
clock pad again to stop colons
flashing.
(7) Stop/Cancel Pad:
Before Cooking:
one press clears your
instructions.
During Cooking:
one press temporarily stops
the cooking program. Another
press cancels your instructions
and the time of day will appear
in the display.
(8) Door Release Button
(9) Auto Weight Defrost
Programs
(10) Sensor Reheat Pad
(11) Sensor Cook Programs
(12) More/Less Pads
(13) lb/oz Conversion Pad
(14) Start Pad:
Press to start operating the
oven. If during cooking the
door is opened or Stop/Cancel
Pad is pressed once, Start
Pad has to be pressed again
to continue cooking.
(7)
(10)
10 min 1 min
10 sec 1 sec
Turbo Reheat
High
Defrost
Medium
Low
Simmer
Veg/Fish
Potatoes
Puddings
Bread/
Meat
Reheat
Meat/
Chicken
Rice/
Pasta
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Letʼs Start to Use your Oven
1 Plug in
Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be
reminded to read your operating instructions.
2 Press Clock Pad
Set clock as a 12hr clock. Set time using time pads. Press
clock pad again. (See page 18 for details).
3 Demonstration Mode
This is to enable you to experiment setting various
programs. (The letter D will always appear in the display
window. This is to confirm that there is no microwave
power produced and it is safe to use the oven without any
food). To select this mode press the clock pad three times.
“Demo Mode Press Any Key” will appear in the display
window.
4 Select Power
For example press HIGH once.
5 Press Time Pad
To set a cooking time eg. 1 minute, press 1 minute pad
once.
6 Press Start Pad
The time will be displayed in the window and count down.
The oven will beep at the end of the cooking program.
Check that the letter D appears in the display window, to
confirm no microwave power is being produced, and it is
safe to use the oven without any food. To cancel the
demonstration mode press the clock pad a further three
times.
7 Child Lock
To operate the child lock facility press the start pad three
times, this will deactivate the microwave. “Lock” will
appear in the display and none of the controls will
operate. To clear child lock facility press Stop/Cancel
three times.
D 1 : 00
min sec
10 min 1 min
10 sec 1 sec
Turbo Reheat
High
Defrost
Medium
Low
Simmer
Bread/
Meat
Reheat
Veg/Fish
Potatoes
Meat/
Chicken
Rice/
Pasta
Puddings
more
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Press once
Setting the Clock
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting
There are 5 different microwave power levels available.
Selecting Microwave Power Level
Press twice
Press once
Press 5 times
Press Clock Pad
“SET TIME” will appear in
the display window, and the
colon starts to blink.
Press Time Pads
Enter time of day by pressing Time
Pads. e.g. 11.25pm (12hr clock).
Press Clock Pad
Colon stops blinking.
Time of day is now
locked into the display.
N.B.
1. To reset time of day, repeat step 1 through to step 3.
2. The clock will keep the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied.
3. This is a 12 hour clock.
900 Watts
270 Watts
600 Watts
440 Watts
250 Watts
Press the pad with the power you require.
Select Cooking Time.
Press Start.
N.B.
The maximum time that can be set on HIGH power is 30 minutes. The maximum time that can
be set on the other power levels is 9 hours 99 minutes.
10 min 1 min
10 sec 1 sec
High
Defrost
Medium
Low
Simmer
10 min
1 min
10 sec 1 sec
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Turbo Reheat
This will provide an added boost of microwave power up to 1000 watts, for the initial part of the
cooking time, when reheating foods e.g. soup, baked beans.
Press the Pad.
Select Cooking Time.
Press Start.
Using the the Delay/Stand Feature
The Delay/Stand Pad is used as a timing pad either before, during or after a cooking program.
When the Delay/Stand Pad is selected with a time, there is no microwave power in the oven
during this time.
1. To Set a Standing Time:
Power
level
&
Time
inoperable
hours
1min
10min
Set the desired
Cooking Program,
by selecting
power level and
time required.
Then Press the
Stand Pad.
Set desired standing time
(max 9hrs 99mins) (10 min.
pad is inoperable) An “H” will
appear in the display to
denote hours. The minute pad
enters hours and the sec
pads enter the minutes.
Press Start Pad.
Cooking program will
commence after
which the standing
time will count down.
Power
level
&
Time
inoperable
hours
1min
10min
Press the delay
pad.
Set Delay time (max 9hrs
99mins) (10 min. pad is
inoperable) An “H” will
appear in the display to
denote hours. The minute
pad enters hours and the
sec pads enter the minutes.
Press Start Pad.
Delayed time will
count down then the
cooking program will
start.
Set the complete
Cooking Program,
by selecting power
level and time
required.
2. To Set a Delay Start:
NB
1. If the oven door is opened during the stand or delay time, the time in the display window will
continue to count down.
2. Delay Start cannot be used before an Auto Program.
3. If the Delay Stand pad is pressed three times, this will turn off the auto guide system.
“Operation guide off” will appear once. The words will not now scroll in the display window. To
turn the auto guide back on, press the Delay/Stand pad three times. “Operation guide on” will
appear, and then the words will scroll again.
10 min 1 min
Turbo Reheat
10 sec 1 sec
10 min 1 min
10 sec 1 sec
10 min 1 min
10 sec 1 sec
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3 Meat
Joints
1 Bread
2 Meat Items
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting
ACCESSORY TO USE:
Two Stage Cooking:
eg. High power 10 minutes followed by Simmer power 20 minutes; Select High power and
program 10 minutes then select second power (Simmer) with second cooking time (20 minutes)
then press Start.
Three Stage Cooking:
eg. High power 5 minutes, Delay 5 minutes, High power 2 minutes; Select first Power level and
cooking time, then press DELAY and time, then select final power level and final cooking time.
Then press Start.
Auto Weight Defrost
With this feature you can defrost frozen foods according to the weight. Select the category and
set the weight of the food. The weight can be programmed in pounds and ounces or grams. The
weight starts from the minimum weight for each category.
When using your oven, the glass turntable provided must always be
in position.
DO NOT place food directly onto the turntable except in the case of
Jacket Potatoes or Auto Program Jacket Potatoes.
Foods reheated or cooked by MICROWAVE are normally covered
with a lid or cling film, unless otherwise stated.
• Select the desired
program by pressing pad.
Press “CHAOS
DEFROST” pad once,
twice or three times to
select food.
• Press to select
g or lb and oz.
• Press Start.
• Enter the weight by pressing
the Up & Down or More &
Less pads. The “up” (more)
pad will start with the
minimum weight for each
food.
Program
Weight Range
Suitable Foods
100 - 800g (4oz - 1lb 12oz)
Bread and rolls. Turn at beep.
200 - 1200g (7oz - 2lb
10oz)
Small pieces of meat, minced meat,
chicken portions, steaks, chops. Turn at
beeps.
400 - 2000g (14oz - 4lb
6oz)
Whole chicken, meat joints. Turn at
beeps and shield.
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This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread.
The CHAOS defrost pad should be pressed to select the correct category and then enter in the
weight of the food in grams or pounds and ounces using the appropriate pads (See page 20).
Foods should be placed in a suitable dish, whole chickens and joints of meat should be on an
upturned saucer or on a rack. Chops, chicken portions and slices of bread should be placed in a
single layer. It is not necessary to cover the foods.
The CHAOS Theory principle is used in Auto Weight defrost programs to give you a quick and
more even defrost. The CHAOS system uses a random sequence of pulsing microwave energy
which speeds up the defrosting process. During the program the oven will beep to remind you to
check the food. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU TURN AND STIR THE FOOD FREQUENTLY AND
SHIELD IF NECESSARY. (See page 22). On hearing the first beep you should TURN and
SHIELD (if possible). On the second beep you should turn the food or break it up.
Auto Weight Defrost Programs
1st Beep
1st Beep
Turn or Shield
2nd Beep
Turn or break up
CATEGORY 1 BREAD
The Bread Program is suitable for defrosting small items e.g.
rolls, buns and slices of bread which are required for immediate
use. Small items may feel warm immediately after defrosting.
Loaves can also be defrosted on this program but these will
require standing time to allow the centre to thaw out. Standing
time can be shortened if slices are separated and buns and
loaves cut in half. Items should be turned halfway during
defrosting. THIS PROGRAM IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CREAM
CAKES OR DESSERTS eg. cheesecake.
CATEGORY 2 MEAT ITEMS (MINCE/CHOPS/CHICKEN PORTIONS)
It is necessary for mince to be broken up frequently during defrosting and this is best carried out
in a large shallow dish. Chops and chicken portions should be arranged in a single layer and
turned frequently.
CATEGORY 3 MEAT JOINTS/WHOLE CHICKENS
Meat joints and chickens will require shielding during defrosting especially if they are particularly
fatty pieces. This is to prevent over defrosting on the outside edges. Smooth foil secured with
cocktail sticks should be used. DO NOT ALLOW THE FOIL TO TOUCH THE WALLS OF THE
OVEN. Back fat of joints, legs, wings and breast bones need shielding (see photograph above).
Standing time of at least 1 hour should be allowed (rolled joints may require longer) before
cooking to ensure the centre is fully defrosted.
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1 Check foods during defrosting. Foods vary in their defrosting speed.
2 It is not necessary to cover the food.
3 Always turn or stir the food especially when the oven “beeps’’. Shield if necessary
(see point 5).
4 Minced meat/chops/chicken portions should be broken up or separated as soon as possible
and placed in a single layer.
5 Shielding prevents food cooking. It is essential when defrosting chickens and joints of meat.
The outside thaws out first, so protect wings/breast/fat with smooth pieces of aluminium foil
secured with cocktail sticks.
6 Allow standing time so that the centre of the food thaws out.
(minimum 1 hour for joints of meat and whole chickens).
By selecting the DEFROST power level, from
the microwave power pad, and setting a time,
you can defrost food in your microwave. The
biggest problem is getting the inside defrosted
before the outside starts to cook.
For this reason a defrost program alternates
between a defrost power and a standing time.
The name for this type of defrost is cyclic and
during the standing stages there is not any
microwave power in the oven, although the
light will remain on and the turntable will turn.
The automatic stand times ensure a more
even defrost but it is still necessary to allow
for standing time before use. Place foods in a
suitable container. Meat joints and chickens
should be placed on an upturned saucer or on
a plastic rack if you have one.
Defrosting Guidelines
Turn dense foods and meat 2/3 times
during defrosting.
TIPS
Separate chops and small items e.g.
bread slices where possible.
Chickens and joints of meat will
require shielding during defrosting.
Break up small items e.g. minced meat,
frequently during defrosting.
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