Panasonic NN-ST48KS, NN-ST46KB, NN-ST45KW User Manual
Operating Instructions and Cookbook
Microwave Oven
Model No. NN-ST45KW
NN-ST46KB
NN-ST48KS
For household use only
Important safety instructions
Please read carefully and keep for future reference
Important Notice
The IEC
(60705) power output
(watts)
The heating
category for small
Microwave symbol
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.
Your oven is rated 1000 Watts (IEC). When using other cookbooks remember to
adjust cooking times accordingly. The symbol above, which is displayed on your
oven door, indicates the heating category for your oven when cooking or reheating
convenience foods.
Your oven is rated ‘E’, which is very efcient. 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 and cooking on page 42-53 of
this book.
Always check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening the
door. After checking the progress of the foods, press Start to continue the cooking
time.
packs of food
Failure to follow the instructions given in this Operating Instructions and Cookbook,
may affect the recipe result and in some instances may be dangerous.
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Contents
Safety Instructions ..............4-9
Disposal of Old Equipment ........9
Before Using Your Oven .........10
Placement of Your Oven ......... 10
Care & Cleaning of Your Oven ..11-12
Maintenance of Your Oven ....... 12
Parts of Your Oven ...........13-14
Important User Instructions .....15-17
Microwaving Principles ..........18
Control Panel .................. 19
General Guidelines ...........20-21
Containers to Use .............. 22
Quick Check Guide to Cooking
Utensils ....................22-23
Setting the Clock ...............24
Child Lock .................... 24
Microwave Cooking and
Defrosting .................... 25
Defrosting Guidelines ........... 26
Defrosting Chart ...............27
Using the Timer ..............28-29
Multistage Cooking .............30
Using the Quick 30 Function ......31
Using the Add Time Function. . . . . . 31
Chaos Defrost ...............32-33
Auto Sensor Reheat/
Cook Programs ..............34-38
Auto Weight Programs ..........39
Auto Weight Beverage Programs ..39
Auto Weight Junior Menu
Programs ..................... 40
Auto Weight Melt & Soften
Programs ..................... 41
Cooking and Reheating
Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-43
Reheating Charts. . . . . . . . . . . . .44-48
Cooking Charts ..............49-53
Increasing and Decreasing
Recipes ......................54
Using Recipes from Other Books .. 54
Cooking for One ...............54
Recipes
Soups and Starters ...........55-56
Fish .......................57-60
Meat and Poultry .............61-64
Pasta and Rice ..............65-66
Cheese and Egg Dishes .......67-68
Vegetables and Vegetarian .....69-72
Puddings and Desserts ........73-75
Sauces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Baking .....................77-78
Preserves ..................79-80
Questions and Answers .......... 81
Building-in Your Oven ........... 82
Technical Specications .........83
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Safety Instructions
� Important safety instructions. Before operating this oven,
please read these instructions carefully and keep for
future reference.
� This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory and mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction by a person responsible for their safety
concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervision. Keep the
appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than
8 years.
� 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.
� If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualied
person in order to avoid a hazard.
� Warning! 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.
� Warning! Do not place this oven near an electric or gas
cooker range.
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Safety Instructions
� Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable to explode.
� Warning! 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.
� Repairs should only be by a qualied service person.
� Warning! 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.
� ST45KW/ST46KB are intended for counter-top use only.
They are not intended for built-in use or for use inside a
cupboard.
� ST48KS is intended for counter-top use and built-in use.
It is not intended for use inside a cupboard. This oven
may be built into a wall cabinet by using the proper trim
kit, (NN-TK612GSQP) which may be purchased from a
local Panasonic dealer.
For Countertop use:
� Oven must be placed on a at, stable surface
85 cm / 33 ½" above oor level. For proper operation,
the oven must have sucient air ow. i.e. 5 cm /2" at one
side and the other side being open; 15 cm /6" clear over
the top; 10 cm /4" at the rear.
� When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check
the oven frequently as these types of containers ignite if
overheated.
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Safety Instructions
� If smoke is emitted or a re occurs in the oven, press
Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed in order to
stie any ames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut o
power at fuse or circuit breaker panel.
� This appliance is intended to be used in household
applications only.
� Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed
eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when
handling the container.
� 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.
� Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole hard-boiled
eggs by microwave. Pressure may build up and the
eggs may explode, even after the microwave heating has
ended.
� Clean the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal
areas regularly. When food splatters or spilled liquids
adhere to the oven walls, door seals and door seal
areas wipe o with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be
used if they get very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or
abrasive is not recommended. Do not use commercial
oven cleaners.
� Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could
lead to deterioration of surfaces that could aect the
life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous
situation.
� A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning the
appliance.
� Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave
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ovens.
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Safety Instructions
� Do not use harsh, abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can
scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the
glass.
� This appliance is not intended to be operated by means
of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
� In case of electronic failure, oven can only be turned o
at wall socket.
� Metal containers or dishes with metallic trim should not
be used during microwave cooking. Sparking will occur.
� This microwave oven is intended for heating food and
beverages only. Take care when heating foods low in
moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, biscuits and
pastries. These can easily burn, dry out or catch on re if
cooked too long. We do not recommend heating foods
low in moisture such as popcorn or poppadoms.
� Drying of food, newspapers or clothing and heating of
warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloths, wheat
bags, hot water bottles and similar may lead to risk of
injury, ignition or re.
� The oven lamp must be replaced by a service technician
trained by the manufacturer. Do no attempt to remove
the outer casing from the oven.
� Caution! In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent
resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must
not be supplied through an external switching device,
such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly
switched on and o by the utility.
� Care should be taken not to displace the glass turntable
when removing containers from the appliance.
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Safety Instructions
Read carefully and keep for future
reference.
This appliance is supplied with a
moulded three pin mains plug for your
safety and convenience, which may be
marked, and rated, 13 amps.
A 13 amp fuse is tted according to the
type of mains plug tted.
Should the fuse need to be replaced,
please ensure that the replacement
fuse has the correct rating for the
type of mains plug tted and that it is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BSI362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI
mark on the body of the fuse.
Warning!
If the fuse cover is detachable,
never use the plug with the
cover omitted. A replacement
fuse cover can be purchased
from your local Panasonic
Dealer.
How to replace the fuse
Open the fuse
compartment with
a screwdriver and
replace the fuse.
If a new plug is to be tted, please
observe the wiring code as shown
below. If in any doubt, please consult
a qualied 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 greenand-yellow must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter E or by the Earth symbol
or coloured green or green-and-
yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must
be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter N
or coloured black.
If the tted 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 tted. There is a
danger of severe electrical shock if
the cut off plug is inserted into any
13 amp socket.
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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.
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Safety Instructions
Voltage & Power
The voltage used must be
the same as specied on this
microwave oven. Using a higher
voltage than that which is
specied is dangerous and may
result in a re or other type of
accident causing damage.
Do not immerse cord, plug or oven in
water. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces. Do not let cord hang over the
Disposal of Old Equipment
Only for European Union
and countries with
recycling systems
This symbol on the products,
packaging, and/or accompanying
documents means that used electrical
and electronic products must not be
mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and
recycling of old products, please take
them to applicable collection points
in accordance with your national
legislation.
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.
By disposing of them correctly, you will
help to save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects
on human health and the environment.
For more information about collection
and recycling, please contact your local
municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for
incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
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Before Using Your Oven
Examine Your Oven
1. 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.
Guarantee
2. Your receipt is your guarantee,
please keep safely.
Placement of Your Oven
ST45KW/ST46KB are intended for
counter-top use only. They are not
intended for built-in use or for use
inside a cupboard.
ST48KS is intended for counter-top
use and built-in use. It is not intended
for use inside a cupboard. Refer to
building in your oven on page 82.
15 cm
5 cm
1. Oven must be placed on a at,
stable surface 85 cm / 33 ½ " above
oor level. For proper operation, the
oven must have sufcient air ow.
i.e. 5 cm /2 " at one side and the
other side being open; 15 cm /6 "
clear over the top; 10 cm /4 " at the
rear.
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Open
10 cm
Cord
3. If the supply cord of this appliance
is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or it’s service
agent or a similarly qualied person
in order to avoid a hazard.
Note
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.
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 the air vents on the
sides and back of the oven. If
these openings are blocked during
operation the oven may overheat.
In this case the oven is protected
by a thermal safety device and
resumes operation only after
cooling down. The oven will remain
inoperable with a blank display until
it has cooled.
4. This appliance is intended to be
used in household applications
only.
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Care & Cleaning of Your Oven
Important
It is essential for the safe
operation of the oven that it is
kept clean, and wiped out after
each use. Failure to maintain
the oven in a clean condition
could lead to deterioration of
a surface that could adversely
affect the life of the appliance
and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
1. Switch the oven off before
cleaning and unplug at socket if
possible.
2. Keep the inside of the oven, door
seals and door seal areas clean.
When food splatters or spilled
liquids adhere to oven walls, door
seals and door seal areas wipe off
with a damp cloth. Mild detergent
may be used if they get very dirty.
The use of harsh detergent or
abrasives is not recommended.
Take care when cleaning around
the waveguide cover.
3. Your oven cavity is constructed of
zinc coated steel, painted with an
extremely durable coating. After
use, the oven interior should be
wiped out to remove any remaining
water in order to reduce the risk of
corrosion to the cavity and door.
The cavity and door can be
damaged by abrasive cleaners
and sharp objects so care must
be taken to avoid damage caused
in this way. If the cavity or door
become damaged the lining may
begin to corrode. Providing the
above precautions are taken
regarding the cleaning and care of
your oven the life of the cavity and
door may be extended.
4. The outside oven surface should
be cleaned with a damp cloth. To
prevent damage to the operating
parts inside the oven, water should
not be allowed to seep into the
ventilation openings.
5. If the control panel becomes dirty,
clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not
use harsh detergents or abrasives
on control panel. When cleaning
the control panel, leave the oven
door open to prevent the oven
from accidentally turning on. After
cleaning press Stop/Cancel pad to
clear display window.
6. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners
or sharp metal scrapers to clean
the oven door glass since they
can scratch the surface, which may
result in shattering of the glass.
7. 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 possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
8. 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.
9. It is occasionally necessary to
remove the glass turntable for
cleaning. Wash the glass turntable
in warm soapy water.
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Care & Cleaning of Your Oven
10. The roller ring and oven cavity
oor should be cleaned regularly to
avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe
the bottom surface of the oven with
mild detergent and hot water then
dry with a clean cloth. The roller
ring may be washed in mild soapy
water.
After removing the roller ring from
cavity oor for cleaning, be sure to
replace it in the proper position.
Maintenance of Your Oven
Service
1. When your oven requires
a service call your local
Panasonic engineer (Customer
Communications Centre on
0344 844 3899 can recommend an
engineer).
Door Seals
2. 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.
11. A steam cleaner is not to be used
for cleaning.
12. Users are advised to avoid any
downward pressure on the
microwave door when in the open
position. There is a safety risk that
the oven will tilt forward.
Warning!
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.
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.
Oven Light
3. The oven lamp must be replaced
by a service technician trained
by Panasonic. Do not attempt to
remove the outer casing from the
oven.
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Selected Spares and
Accessories
4. These may be ordered direct; on
line at www.panasonic.co.uk
or by telephoning the Customer
Communications Centre on
0344 844 3899. Most major credit
and debit cards accepted. Ensure
you quote the correct model
number.
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Parts of Your Oven
1. Do not operate the oven without
the roller ring and glass turntable in
place.
2. Only use the glass turntable
specically 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 utensils on the glass
turntable touch the oven walls this
will cause the turntable to stop
moving. It will then automatically
rotate in the opposite direction.
This is normal. Open oven door,
reposition the food and restart.
6. The glass turntable can rotate in
either direction. The maximum
weight that can be placed on the
turntable is 3 kg (6 lb 10 oz, this
includes total weight of food and
dish).
7. While cooking by microwave the
turntable may vibrate. This will not
affect cooking performance.
8. Arcing may occur if the incorrect
weight of food is used or a
metal container has been used
accidentally. If this occurs, stop the
machine immediately.
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Parts of Your Oven
1 Door release button
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 button is
pressed.
2 Oven window
3 Door safety lock system
4 Oven air vent
5 Waveguide cover
(do not remove)
6 External oven air vents
7 Control panel
8 Power supply cord
9 Plug
10 Identication label
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11 Glass turntable
If food or utensil on the glass turntable
touches oven walls, causing the glass
turntable to stop moving, the glass
turntable will automatically rotate in the
opposite direction. This is normal.
12 Roller ring
(i). The roller ring and oven oor should
be cleaned frequently to prevent
excessive noise.
(ii). The roller ring must always be used
together with the glass turntable for
cooking.
13 Menu label
14 Warning label
15 Oven light
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Note
The illustration is for reference only.
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Important User Instructions
Safety
If smoke is emitted or a re occurs in
the oven, press Stop/Cancel and leave
the door closed in order to stie any
ames. Disconnect the power cord, or
shut off 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 rst
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
re and possibly damage the
interior of the oven.
Never operate the oven
without food inside.
Small Quantities of Food
Take care when heating small
quantities of food as these can easily
burn, dry out or catch re if cooked too
long. Always set short cooking times
and check the food frequently.
Foods Low in Moisture
Take care when heating foods low in
moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate,
popcorn, biscuits and pastries. These
can easily burn, dry out or catch on re
if cooked too long.
We do not recommend heating foods
low in moisture such as popcorn or
poppadoms. The oven has been
developed for food use. The microwave
oven is intended for heating food
and beverages only. Drying of food,
newspapers or clothing and heating
of warming pads, slippers, sponges,
damp cloth, wheat bags, hot water
bottles and similar may lead to risk of
injury, ignition or re.
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.
Boiled Eggs
Eggs in their shell and whole hard
boiled eggs should not be heated
in microwave ovens since they may
explode even after microwave heating
has ended.
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.
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Important User Instructions
Warning!
Liquids and other foods must not
be heated in sealed containers
since they are liable to explode.
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 heating time.
d) After heating, allow to stand in the
oven for a short time, stirring
again before carefully removing the
container.
e) Microwave heating of beverages
can result in delayed eruptive
boiling, therefore care should be
taken when handling the container.
Lids
Always remove the lids of jars and
containers and takeaway food
containers before you microwave them.
If you don’t then steam and pressure
might build up inside and cause an
explosion even after the microwave
cooking has stopped.
Deep Fat Frying
Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your
oven.
Meat Thermometer
Use a meat thermometer to check the
degree of cooking of joints and poultry
only when meat has been removed
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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.
Paper, Plastic
When heating food in plastic or paper
containers keep an eye on the oven
due to the possibility of ignition. Do
not use wire twist-ties with roasting
bags as arcing will occur. Do not use
recycled paper products, e.g. kitchen
roll unless they say they are specically
designed for use in a microwave oven.
These products contain impurities
which may cause sparks and/or res
when used.
Reheating
It is essential that reheated food is
served “piping hot”. Remove the
food from the oven and check that
it is “piping hot”, i.e. steam is being
emitted from all parts and any sauce
is bubbling (If you wish you may
choose to check the food has reached
75 ˚C with a food thermometer – but
remember do not use this thermometer
inside the microwave).
For foods that cannot be stirred,
e.g. lasagne, shepherds pie, the
centre should be cut with a knife to
test it is well heated through. Even if
a manufacturer’s packet instructions
have been followed always check the
food is piping hot before serving and if
in doubt return your food to the oven
for further heating.
Standing Time
Standing time refers to the period at
the end of cooking or reheating when
food is left before being eaten, i.e. it
is a rest time which allows the heat in
the food to continue to conduct to the
centre, thus eliminating cold spots.
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Important User Instructions
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.
Utensils/ Containers
Before use check that utensils/
containers are suitable for use in
microwave ovens. See pages 22-23.
Babies Bottles and Food Jars
When reheating babies bottles always
remove top and teat. Liquid at the
top of the bottle will be much hotter
than that at the bottom and must be
shaken thoroughly before checking
the temperature. The lid must also be
removed from babies food jars, the
contents must also be stirred or shaken
before the temperature is checked.
This should be carried out before
consumption to avoid burns. See
page 43.
Arcing
Arcing may occur if a metal container
has been used accidentally or if the
incorrect weight of food is used or the
wire rack has been damaged. Arcing is
when blue ashes 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.
Maximum weight on Turntable
The maximum weight that can be
placed on the turntable is 3 kg (6 lb
10 oz) (this includes total weight of
food and dish).
Storage of Accessories
Do not store any objects other than
oven accessories inside the oven in
case it is accidentally turned on.
Warning!
Do not operate the oven
empty. The appliance must
not be operated without
food in the oven. Operation
when empty will damage the
appliance.
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Magnetron
Oven Cavity
Turntable
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Microwaving Principles
Microwaves are present in the
atmosphere all the time, both naturally
and from manmade sources. Manmade
sources include radar, radio, television,
telecommunication links and mobile
phones.
Waveguid
In a microwave oven, electricity is
converted into microwaves by the
magnetron.
Reection
The microwaves bounce off the metal
walls and the metal door screen.
Microwaves cannot pass
through metal and there fore
metal cooking uten sils can
never be used in a microwave,
for cooking on microwave only.
How Microwaves cook food
The microwaves cause the water
molecules to vibrate which causes
friction, i.e. 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 1½ -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.
Foods Not Suitable for Cooking
by Microwave Only
Yorkshire Puddings and Soufes. This
is 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.
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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.
Note
The dish used to cook or
reheat the food will get warm
during cooking, as the heat
conducts from the food. Even in
microwaving, oven gloves are
required!
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 20)
Boiled eggs
Do not boil eggs in your
microwave. Raw eggs boiled
in their shells can explode and
cause serious injury.
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Control Panel
Control Panel NN-ST45KW
NN-ST46KB/
NN-ST45KW/NN-ST48KS
2
4
5
6
7
8
11
12
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* The design of your control panel may
vary from the panel displayed, but the
words on the pads will be the same.
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 has
not or cannot accept the
instruction. At the end of any
complete program, the oven
will beep 5 times.
1 Display window
2 Microwave power levels pad
(page 25)
3 Time pads
4 Auto Sensor Reheat programs
pad (page 34-36)
5 Auto Weight Beverage programs
pad (page 39)
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6 Chaos Defrost pad (page 32-33)
7 Auto Weight Junior Menu
programs pad (page 40)
8 Auto Sensor cook programs
pads (pages 34-35, 37-38)
9 Auto Weight Melt & Soften
programs pad (page 41)
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10 Timer/Clock pad
(pages 24, 28-29)
11 More/Less Weight pads
(page 33, 34, 39)
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12 Add Time pad (page 31)
13 Quick 30 pad (page 31)
14 Stop/Cancel pad:
Before Cooking:
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One press clears your instructions
During Cooking:
One press temporarily stops the
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cooking program. Another press
cancels all your instructions and
the time of day will appear in the
display.
15 Start pad
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Press to start operating the oven.
If during cooking the door is
opened or Stop/Cancel pad is
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pressed once, Start has to be
pressed again to continue cooking.
Note
This oven is equipped with an
energy saving function.
When in stand-by mode the
brightness of the display will be
reduced. The oven will enter
stand-by mode, when rst plugged
in and immediately after the last
operation has completed.
If an operation is set and Start
pad is not pressed, after
6 minutes the oven will
automatically cancel the
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operation. The display will revert
back to clock mode.
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General Guidelines
Standing time
Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes
and cakes, require a standing time
(inside or outside of the oven) after
cook ing, to allow heat to nish
con ducting to cook the centre
completely.
Jacket Potato
Stand 5 minutes wrapped in
aluminium foil after cooking by
microwave only.
Fish
Stand 2-3 minutes.
Egg Dishes
Stand 1-2 minutes.
Precooked Convenience Food
Stand for 1-2 minutes.
Plated Meals
Stand for 2-3 minutes.
Vegetables
Boiled potatoes benet from standing
1-2 minutes, however most other
types of vegetables can be served
immediately.
If food is not cooked after standing
time, return to oven and cook for
additional time.
Defrosting
It is essential to allow standing time to
com plete the process. This can vary
from 5 minutes e.g. raspberries, to
up to 1 hour for a joint of meat. See
pages 26-27.
Moisture content
Many fresh foods
e.g. vegetables and fruit,
vary in their moisture
content throughout the
season, particularly jacket
potatoes. For this reason
cooking times may have to
be adjusted. Dry ingredients
e.g. rice, pasta, can dry out
during storage so cooking
times may differ.
Cling lm
Cling lm helps keep the
food moist and the trapped
steam assists in speeding
up cooking times. Pierce
before cooking to allow
excess steam to escape.
Always take care when
removing cling lm from
a dish as the build-up of
steam will be very hot.
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.
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General Guidelines
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 lm or a
self-tting lid. Cover sh,
vegetables, cas seroles,
soups. Do not cover cakes,
sauces, jacket potatoes,
pastry items.
Arranging
Individual foods e.g.
chicken portions or chops,
should be placed on a dish
so that the thicker parts are
to the outside.
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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. Food
temperature should be
between 5-8 ºC before
cooking.
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.
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.
Wipe with a soft damp
cloth, always wipe the oven
dry after cleaning. Avoid
any plastic parts, the roof of
the oven and door area.
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Containers to Use
Choosing the correct container is a
very important factor in deciding the
success or failure of your cooking.
Testing Dishes for Suitability
When unsure that a cooking
con tainer is suitable for use in your
microwave, check by the follow ing test:
1. Fill a microwave safe measur ing jug
with 300 ml (½ 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 1000 W for 1 minute.
Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils
Oven Glass
Everyday glass that is
heat resistant e.g. Pyrex®,
is ideal for Microwave
cooking.
Do not use delicate glass
or lead crystal which may
crack or arc.
China and Ceramic
Everyday glazed china,
porcelain or ceramic plates,
bowls, mugs and cups can
be used if they are heat
resis tant. Fine bone china
should only be used for
reheating for short periods.
Do not use dishes with a
metal rim or pattern. Do not
use jugs or mugs with glued
handles, since the glue can
melt.
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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.
Note
This test does not apply to plastic
or metal based con tainers e.g.
Le Creuset
should not be used as they are
cast iron covered with enamel.
®
style dishes, which
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.
Foil/metal containers
Never attempt to cook in
foil or metal con tai ners
on Microwave only as the
microwaves cannot pass
through and the food will
not heat evenly, it may also
damage your oven.
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Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils
Plastic
Many plastic containers are designed
for microwave use, but do not use for
cooking foods high in sugar or fat or for
foods that require long cooking times
e.g. brown rice. Only use Tupperware®
containers if they are designed for
microwave use. Do not use Melamine.
Never cook in margarine cartons or
yoghurt pots, as these will melt with the
heat from the food.
Paper
Plain white absorbent kitchen paper
(kitchen towel) can only be used for
microwave cooking e.g. covering blind
pastry cases and for cover ing bacon to
prevent splattering.
Only use for short cooking times.
Never re-use a piece of kitchen
towel. Always use a fresh piece of
paper for each dish.
Avoid kitchen paper containing
manmade bres.
If you are using branded re-cycled
paper towel, check rst that it is
recommended for microwave use. Do
not use waxed or plastic coated cups
or plates as the nish may melt.
Greaseproof paper can be used to
line the base of dishes and to cover
fatty foods e.g. bacon rashers, to stop
splattering. White paper plates can be
used for short re heating times, on
microwave only.
Wicker, Wood, Straw Baskets
Dishes will crack and could ignite.
Do not use wooden dishes in your
microwave.
Cling lm
Microwave cling lm can only 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 lm being in direct
contact with the food eg. Do not line
dishes with cling lm.
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, when using Microwave.
Aluminium Foil
Small amounts of smooth aluminium
foil can be used to shield joints of
meat during defrosting and cook ing by
Microwave, 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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Setting the Clock
When the oven is rst plugged in “88:88” appears in display window.
Press Timer/Clock
twice
A colon starts to blink.
Press Time pads
Enter time of day by pressing
Time pads. Use "10 min" pad to
set the hours, and "1 min" and
"10 sec" pads to set the minutes.
Press Timer/Clock
The colon stops
blinking. Time of day
is now locked into the
display.
Note
1. To reset time of day, repeat step 1 through to step 3, as above.
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 24 hour clock, i.e. 2 pm = 14:00 not 2:00.
Child Lock
Using this system will make the oven controls inoperable; however, the door
can be opened. Child lock can be set when the display shows a colon or the
time.
To set:
Press Start three times
The time of day will disappear.
Actual time will not be lost.
‘Key Icon’ is indicated in the
display.
Press Stop/Cancel three times
The time of day will reappear in the
display.
To cancel:
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Note
To activate child lock, Start must be pressed 3 times within a 10 second
period.
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Microwave Cooking and Defrosting
The glass turntable must always be in position when using the oven.
Press
Once High 1000 W
Twice
3 times Defrost 270 W
4 times Medium 600 W
5 times Low 440 W
6 times Simmer 300 W
7 times Warm 100 W
Select the desired
microwave power level
Power
Level
Medium
-High
Wattage
800 W
Set the cooking time
Maximum cooking time:
1000 W power:
up to 30 minutes,
other powers: up to
99 minutes 50 seconds.
Note
The oven will automatically work on 1000 W microwave power if a cooking
time is entered without the power level previously being selected.
Note
1. For manual defrosting times please refer to defrost chart on page 27.
2. For multi-stage cooking refer to page 30.
3. Standing time can be programmed after microwave power and time
setting. Refer to using the timer page 28.
4. You can increase the cooking time during cooking if required. Time can
be increased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. Press ‘Add time’
pad once, then press ‘1 min’ pad to a maximum of 10 minutes. After
selecting ‘Add Time’ function, time should be added within a 5 second
period. Cooking time can not be decreased during cooking.
5. Do not use metal containers on microwave mode.
Press Start
The cooking
program will
start and the
time in the
display will
count down.
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Defrosting Guidelines
For Best Results:
1. 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.
2. Check food during defrosting, as
foods vary in their defrosting speed.
3. It is not necessary to cover the
food.
4. Always turn or stir the food
especially when the oven “beeps’’.
Shield if necessary (see point 6).
5. Minced meat, chops and other
small items should be broken up or
separated as soon as possible and
placed in a single layer.
6. Shielding prevents food cooking.
It is essential when defrosting
chickens and joints of meat. The
outside thaws out rst, so protect
wings/breast and fat with smooth
pieces of aluminium foil secured
with cocktail sticks.
Arrange food in a single layer.
Turn or break up food as soon as
possible.
7. Allow standing time so that the
centre of the food thaws out
(minimum of 1 hour for joints of
meat and whole chickens).
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Shield chickens and joints of
meat.
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