Panasonic NN-ST641W User Manual
Operating Instruction and Cook Book
Microwave Oven
Household Use Only
Model Number:
Please read these instructions carefully before using this
product, and save this manual for future use.
NN-ST641W
We are glad you have chosen to purchase a PANASONIC microwave oven. Before operating this oven, please
read these instructions carefully and completely, and keep them for further reference.
If you have only used a microwave oven for reheating and defrosting, with Panasonic’s Inverter Technology you
can be reassured of excellent results when cooking a variety of foods, as the ‘soft’ penetration of microwave
energy to the centre of food helps prevent over cooking on edges and surfaces. Foods can now be gently
simmered without the concern of boil over.
After reading the introductory chapter, we are sure you will be able to master the basic techniques and thereby
develop a fi rm understanding of your new oven. This book includes recipes from starters to desserts. After trying
our recipes be sure to adapt your favourite recipes to microwave methods.
Start experimenting now, and enjoy the fi rst class results you will achieve by using your new microwave oven.
Panasonic Australia Pty Ltd
1 Innovation Road
Macquarie Park
NSW 2113
The serial number of this product may be found on
the left side of the control panel. You should note the
model number and serial number of this oven in the
space provided and retain this book as a permanent
record of your purchase for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER _______________________
SERIAL NUMBER _______________________
DATE OF PURCHASE ____________________
Table of Contents
Before Operation
Safety Instructions ..........................................................................................................................2
Installation and General Instructions ..............................................................................................3
Microwaves and How They Work ...................................................................................................4
Cookware and Utensils Guide .....................................................................................................4-5
Feature Diagram ............................................................................................................................6
Control Panel ..................................................................................................................................7
Ingredient Conversion Chart ........................................................................................................14
Operation and Hints
Let's Start to Use Your Oven ..........................................................................................................8
To Set Clock ...................................................................................................................................9
To Use Child Safety Lock ...............................................................................................................9
To Use Timer ................................................................................................................................15
To Cook by MICRO POWER AND TIME .................................................................................10
using Auto Cook Pads ...............................................................................................13
To Reheat by MICRO POWER AND TIME .................................................................................10
using Auto Reheat Pad .............................................................................................13
To Defrost by MICRO POWER AND TIME ............................................................................10-12
using Turbo Defrost Pads ....................................................................................11-12
3-Stages Setting ...........................................................................................................................14
Quick Guide to Operation .............................................................................................................19
Maintenance
Before Requesting Service ...........................................................................................................16
Care of Your Microwave Oven ......................................................................................................17
Technical Specifi cations ...............................................................................................................17
Panasonic Warranty .....................................................................................................................18
Cooking Guide
Microwave Recipe Techniques ................................................................................................20-22
Reheat .....................................................................................................................................23-25
Soups and Snacks. .................................................................................................................26-27
Fish and Shellfi sh ....................................................................................................................28-29
Poultry and Eggs .....................................................................................................................30-33
Meat ........................................................................................................................................34-37
Vegetables and Legumes ........................................................................................................38-43
Rice, Pasta and Noodles .........................................................................................................44-48
Cakes, Desserts and Slices ....................................................................................................49-51
Sauces and Extras ..................................................................................................................52-53
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Safety Instructions
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Precautions to be taken when using
Microwave Ovens for Heating foodstuffs
INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE. A microwave oven
should only be used if an inspection confi rms all of
the following conditions:
1. The door fi ts squarely and securely and opens
and closes smoothly.
2. The door hinges are in good condition.
3. The metal plates of a metal seal on the door are
neither buckled nor deformed.
4. The door seals are neither covered with food nor
have large burn marks.
PRECAUTIONS. Microwave radiation from
microwave ovens can cause harmful effects if the
following precautions are not taken:
1. Never tamper with or deactivate the interlocking
devices on the door.
2. Never poke an object, particularly a metal object,
through a grille or between the door and the oven
while the oven is operating.
3. Never place saucepans, unopened cans or other
heavy metal objects in the oven.
4. Do not let other metallic articles, e.g., fast food
foil containers, touch the side of the oven.
5. Clean the oven cavity, the door and the seals with
water and a mild detergent at regular intervals.
Never use any form of abrasive cleaner that may
scratch or scour surfaces around the door.
6. Always use the oven with trays or cookware
recommended by the manufacturer.
7. Never operate the oven without a load (i.e., an
absorbing material such as food or water) in the
oven cavity unless specifi cally allowed in the
manufacturer’s literature.
8. For horizontally hinged doors, never rest heavy
objects such as food containers on the door while
it is open.
9. Do not place sealed containers in microwave
ovens. Baby bottles fi tted with a screw cap or a
teat are considered to be sealed containers.
10. This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
11. Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
7. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition
Earthing Instructions
This microwave oven must be earthed. In the event
of an electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk
of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. This microwave oven is equipped with
a cord having an earthing wire with an earthing plug.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and earthed.
WARNING—Improper use of the earthing plug can
result in a risk of electric shock.
WE CERTIFY THAT THIS MICROWAVE OVEN
HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND COMPLIES WITH
THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION 3,
SUBCLAUSE(2), OF THE MICROWAVE OVENS
REGULATIONS 1982.
(This statement applicable only to New Zealand.)
We certify that this microwave oven has been
inspected and complies with the safety requirements
of government notice 466 of March 1981, and
complies with the Radio Regulation of government
notice 587 of March 1986.
(This statement applicable only to South Africa)
WARNING
a) The door seals and door seal areas should be
Important Instructions
WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,
fi re, injury to persons or excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the microwave
oven.
2. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers - (for example, closed glass jars and
sealed baby bottles with teat) - may explode
and should not be heated in the microwave oven.
3. Use this microwave oven only for its intended
use as described in this manual.
4. As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
5. Do not operate this microwave oven if it is not working
properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
6. To reduce the risk of fi re in the oven cavity:
(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other
b) It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent
c) If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must
d) Before use, the user should check that whether the
e) Liquids or other foods must not be heated
f) Only allow children to use the oven without supervision
combustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
(b) Heating therapeutic wheat bags is not
recommended. If heating, do not leave
unattended and follow manufacturers’
instructions carefully.
(c) Remove wire twist-ties from bags before
placing bag in oven.
(d) If materials inside the oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off at the
wall switch, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
(e) Never leave microwave unattended while
cooking or reheating.
could lead to deterioration of the surface that
could adversely affect the life of the appliance
and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
cleaned with a damp cloth. The appliance should
be inspected for damage to the door seals and
door seal areas and if these areas are damaged
the appliance should not be operated until it has
been repaired by a qualifi ed service technician
trained by the manufacturer.
person to carry out any service or repair operation
that involves the removal of a cover which gives
protection against exposure to microwave energy.
be replaced by a qualifi ed service technician with the
special cord available only from the manufacturer.
utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
in sealed containers since they are liable to
explode.
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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Installation and General Instructions
General Use
1. In order to maintain high quality, do not operate
the oven when empty. The microwave energy
will refl ect continuously throughout the oven if
no food or water is present to absorb energy.
This can lead to damage to the microwave oven
including arcing within the oven cavity.
2. If smoke is observed, press the STOP/RESET
Pad and leave door closed in order to stifl e any
fl ames. Disconnect the power cord, and/or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
3. Do not dry clothes, newspapers or other materials
in oven. They may catch on fi re.
4. Do not use recycled paper products, unless the
paper product is labelled as safe for microwave oven
use. Recycled paper products may contain impurities
which may cause sparks and/or fi res when used.
5. Do not use newspapers or paper bags for cooking.
6. Do not hit or strike the Control Panel. Damage to
controls may occur.
7. POT HOLDERS may be needed as heat from
food is transferred to the cooking container
and from the container to the Glass Tray. The
GlassTray can be very hot after removing the
cooking container from the oven.
8. Do not store fl ammable materials next to, on top
of, or in the oven. It could be a fi re hazard.
9. Do not cook food directly on Glass Tray unless
indicated in recipes. (Food should be placed in a
suitable cooking utensil.)
10. DO NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or other
non-food products. DO NOT clean this oven with
any product that is labelled as containing corrosive
chemicals. The heating of corrosive chemicals in
this oven may cause microwave radiation leaks.
11. Do not leave the microwave unattended while
reheating or cooking food in disposable containers
made of plastic, paper or other combustible materials,
as these types of containers can ignite if overheated.
Food
1. Do not use your oven for home canning or the
2. Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave
3. Do not boil eggs in their shell and whole hard-
4. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, chicken wings, whole
5. When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces and
6. DO NOT USE A CONVENTIONAL MEAT
Placement of Oven
1. The oven must be placed on a fl at, stable
surface. For correct operation, the oven must
have suffi cient air fl ow. Allow 15 cm of space
on the top of the oven, 10 cm at the back, and
5 cm on both sides. If one side of the oven
is placed fl ush to wall, the other side or top
must not be blocked. Do not remove feet.
a. Do not block air vents. If they are blocked
during operation, the oven may be overheated
and damaged. When using any cloth over the
oven, the air intake and exhaust should not be
blocked. Also allow suffi cient space on back
and both sides of the oven.
b. Do not place oven near a hot or damp surface
such as a gas stove, electric range or sink etc.
c. Do not operate oven when room humidity is
too high.
2. This oven was manufactured for household use only.
3. This oven is also designed for installation into a
wall cabinet, use the proper trim kit available from
a local Panasonic dealer. Follow all instructions
packed with the kit.
Circuits
Your microwave oven should be operated on a separate
10 A circuit from other appliances. Failure to do this may
cause the power board fuse to blow, and/or food to cook
slower. Do not insert higher value fuse in the power board.
7. COOKING TIMES given in the Cooking Guide
8. It is better to UNDERCOOK RATHER THAN
9. Extreme care should be taken when cooking
10. When heating food in plastic or paper containers,
11. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars
heating of any closed jar. Pressure will build
up and the jar may explode. In addition, the
microwave oven cannot maintain the food at the
correct canning temperature. Improperly canned
food may spoil and be dangerous to consume.
oven.
boiled eggs (unless otherwise stated in Cooking
Guide section). Pressure will build up and the
eggs will explode.
squash and sausages are examples of foods
with nonporous skins. This type of food must be
pierced before cooking, to prevent bursting.
beverages, in your microwave oven, overheating
the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without
evidence of bubbling. This could result in a
sudden boil over of hot liquid. To prevent this
possibility the following steps should be taken:
a) Avoid using straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
b) Do not overheat.
c) Stir the liquid before placing the container in
the oven and halfway through cooking time.
d) After heating, allow to stand in the oven for
a short time, stirring again before carefully
removing the container.
THERMOMETER IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN.
To check the degree of cooking of roasts and
poultry use a MICROWAVE THERMOMETER.
Alternatively, a conventional meat thermometer
may be used after the food is removed from the
oven. If undercooked, return meat or poultry to
the oven and cook for a few more minutes at the
recommended power level. It is important to ensure
that meat and poultry are thoroughly cooked.
section are APPROXIMATE. Factors that may
affect cooking time are preferred degree of
moisture content, starting temperature, altitude,
volume, size, shape of food and utensils used.
As you become familiar with the oven, you will be
able to adjust for these factors.
OVERCOOK foods. If food is undercooked, it
can always be returned to the oven for further
cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can be
done. Always start with minimum cooking times
recommended.
popcorn in a microwave oven. Cook for minimum
time as recommended by manufacturer. Use
the directions suitable for the wattage of your
microwave oven. NEVER leave oven unattended
when popping popcorn.
check the oven frequently due to the possibility of
ignition.
are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature
is to be checked before consumption, in order to
avoid burns.
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Microwaves and How They Work
Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio
waves similar to those used by a radio, including
AM, FM and CB. They are similar to a television
where the radio waves are converted to a picture on
the screen. However, microwaves are much shorter
than radio waves; approximately twelve centimetres
wave length. Electricity is converted into microwave
energy by the magnetron tube (which is the heart of
the microwave oven).
From the magnetron tube, microwave energy is
transmitted to the oven cavity through a small plastic
covered piece. The microwaves are converted to
heat in the food. The microwaves enter from the
outside of the food and travel through the food losing
half of their power every two to three centimetres.
Continued cooking to the centre occurs by
conduction.
Although pacemakers used to be affected by
microwaves (as well as by other radio waves), they
are now shielded and are not bothered by these
interferences. This allows people with pacemakers
to sit calmly by their radio or television and cook with
microwave ovens.
When microwaves come in contact with a substance,
any one or combination of three things may occur.
They can be:
1. REFLECTED
2. TRANSMITTED
3. ABSORBED
Refl ection:
Metal substances REFLECT microwave energy and
because there is no absorption, there is no heating.
This is why the oven interior is either stainless
steel or epoxy-coated steel. This ensures that the
microwaves are kept inside the cavity and evenly
distributed throughout the food with the help of the
turntable.
Transmission:
Such substances as paper, glass and plastic
TRANSMIT microwave energy and do not become
hot except from food. Because these substances
do not refl ect or absorb microwave energy, they are
ideal materials for microwave cooking containers.
Absorption:
Food contains moisture and will ABSORB microwave
energy, which causes the moisture molecules
within the food to vibrate at an incredible rate
(2,450,000,000 times per second). Friction, created
by the vibration, produces heat energy which is
conducted throughout the food.
Cookware and Utensils Guide
It is important to use the correct container when
cooking in a microwave oven. The following will help
you make the right selection.
How to Test a Container for Safe
Microwave Oven Use
TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE
OVEN USE: Fill a 1-cup glass measure with cool
water and place it in the microwave oven alongside
the empty container to be tested; heat one (1)
minute at High. If the container is microwave
ovensafe (transparent to microwave energy), the
container should remain comfortably cool, the water
in glass measure should be hot. If the container is
hot, it has absorbed some microwave energy and
should NOT be used. This test cannot be used for
plastic containers.
Paper Products and Freezer Wrap
Waxed paper, paper plates, cups and napkins should
not be used for heating or cooking food. Freezer
wrap should not be used as it is not heat resistant
and may melt. Paper towel, greaseproof paper and
bake paper may be safely used for short periods of
time for covering or lining.
Glass, Ceramic and China
Heat-Resistant glass cookware is invaluable in
microwave cooking. Many of these items are readily
available in most homes: glass jugs, mixing bowls,
loaf dishes, covered casseroles, oblong baking
dishes, pie plates and round or square cake dishes.
Examples of this type of cookware are Pyrex® and
Corningware®.
Dinnerware can be used for microwave heating.
Many brands of dinnerware are microwave safe.
Check the care information for reference to
microwave use for dinnerware and serving pieces. If
dinnerware is marked ovenproof, it frequently is safe
to use in the microwave oven. However, to be sure,
check by conducting microwave dish test previously
mentioned.
Several types of glassware and dinnerware are
not recommended for use in the microwave oven.
Do not use dishes with metallic trim or containers
with metal parts. Do not use cups or mugs with
glued on handles, as they may fall off with continued
heating. Do not use delicate glassware. Although the
glassware may be transparent to microwave energy
the heat from the food may cause the glassware to
crack.
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Cookware and Utensils Guide
(continued)
Plastics
Plastic dishes, cups and some freezer containers
should be used with care in a microwave oven.
Choose plastic containers carefully, as some plastic
containers may become soft, melt and may scorch.
The majority of plastic dishes, even those designed
for use in the microwave oven, are not suitable for
cooking foods with high fat or sugar content, or for
lengthy cooking times. Most microwave plastic dishes
should not be used for longer than 3 to 5 minutes
on High power. These dishes, although not suitable
for extended cooking, may be used successfully for
defrosting or for use on lower power levels.
Cooking Bags designed to withstand boiling,
freezing, or conventional heating are microwave
safe. Prepare bags according to manufacturer’s
directions. When cooking by microwave, DO NOT
use wire twist-ties to close bag. They can act as an
antenna and cause arcing (sparks).
DO NOT COOK IN PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE
BAGS.
Plastic Wrap such as GLAD WRAP® can be used
to cover dishes in most recipes. Over an extended
heating time, some disfi guration of the wrap may
occur. When removing plastic wrap “covers”, as well
as any glass lid, be careful to remove it away from
you to avoid steam burns.
Loosen plastic but let dish stand, covered.
Jars and Bottles
Jars and bottles can be used to warm food to serving
temperature, if the lid is removed fi rst. Cooking
should not be done in these containers since most
are not heat resistant and during extended heating
times, heat from food would cause cracking or
breaking.
Metal
Metal cookware or utensils, or those with metallic
trim, should NOT be used in the microwave. Since
microwave energy is refl ected by metal, foods in
metal containers will not cook evenly. There is also a
possibility of “arcing”.
Although metal utensils should be avoided in
microwave cooking, some metal can be helpful when
used correctly.
Aluminum foil can be used safely , if certain guidelines
are followed, to prevent overcooking. Small pieces of
foil are used to shield areas such as chicken wings,
tips of roasts, or other thin parts that cook before
the rest of the recipe is fi nished. Make sure foil is
attached securely and doesn’t touch sides of oven,
otherwise arcing may occur. Foil lined containers,
either cardboard or plastic, should NOT be used in
the microwave oven as arcing could occur.
Metal twist-ties, either paper or plastic coated, should
NOT be used in the microwave oven. Frozen dinner
trays can be used in the microwave, if the container
is no deeper than 2 cm and is fi lled with food. Metal
skewers can not be used in microwave ovens as
arcing may occur. Wooden skewers are readily
available and give the same result.
Shells: Scalloped baking shells are best used during
reheating and for short periods of cooking time only.
Thermometers are available for use in microwave
ovens. DO NOT USE CONVENTIONAL MERCURY
TYPE CANDY OR MEAT THERMOMETERS in food
while cooking in the microwave oven.
Straw, Wicker and Wood
Straw and wicker baskets may be used in the
microwave oven for short periods of time to warm
rolls or bread. Large wooden utensils, such as bowls
or cutting boards should NOT be used for prolonged
heating as the microwave energy may cause the
wood to become dry and brittle.
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Feature Diagram
Glass Tray
1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass Tray in place.
2. Only use the Glass Tray specifi cally designed for this oven. Do not substitute another Glass Tray.
3. If Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water.
4. Do not cook directly on Glass Tray. Always place food on a microwave-safe dish, or on a rack set in
a microwave-safe dish.
5. If food or utensil on Glass Tray touches oven walls, causing the tray to stop moving, the tray will
automatically rotate in opposite direction. This is normal.
6. Glass Tray can rotate in either direction.
Oven Air Vents
Oven Window with
Vapor Barrier Film
(do not remove)
Caution
Lable
Oven Air
Vents
Door Safety
Lock System
Roller Ring
1. The Roller Ring and oven fl oor should
be cleaned frequently to prevent
excessive noise and scratching of
painted surface.
2. The Roller Ring must always be
used together with the Glass Tray for
cooking.
Waveguide Cover
Do not remove.
It is not packaging material
and must remain in place.
Identifi cation Plate
The model number
and serial number are
displayed here.
Door Release Button
Press to open the door. Opening the door
during cooking will stop the cooking process
without cancelling the program. Cooking
resumes as soon as the door is closed
and Start Pad is pressed. It is quite safe to
open the door at any time during a cooking
program and there is no risk of Microwave
exposure.
Oven Air
Vents
Control Panel
• The control panels are
covered with removable
protective fi lm to prevent
scratches during shipping.
Small bubbles may appear
under this fi lm. When this
happens, remove fi lm
carefully.
(Hint - apply masking or
clear tape to an exposed
corner and pull gently to
remove.)
Door Safety
Lock System
Display
Window
Power
Supply Cord
Power
Supply Plug
Oven Light:
Oven Light will turn on during cooking and also when door is opened.
NOTE:
The above illustration is for reference only.
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Control Panel
Display Window
Time Pad
Power Level Pad
(pg. 10)
Auto Reheat Pad
(pg. 13)
Frozen Reheat Pad
(pg. 13)
Auto Cook Pads
(pg. 13)
Serving/Weight Pad
Turbo Defrost Pad
(pg. 11)
Timer Pad
(pg. 15)
Clock Pad
(pg. 9)
Stop/Reset Pad
Before cooking: One tap
clears all your instructions.
During cooking: One
tap temporarily stops the
cooking process. Another
tap cancels all your
instructions and colon or
time of day appears in the
Display Window.
Start Pad
One tap allows oven to
begin functioning. If door
is opened or Stop/Reset
Pad is pressed once during
oven operation, Start Pad
must again be pressed to
restart oven.
Beep Sound
When pad is pressed correctly, a beep sound will be heard. If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard, the
unit does not or cannot accept the instruction. The oven will beep twice between programmed stages. At the
end of any complete programme, the oven will beep fi ve times.
NOTE:
If an operation is set and Start Pad is not pressed, after 6 minutes, the oven will automatically cancel the
operation. The display will revert back to clock or colon mode.
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Let’s Start To Use Your Oven!
1
Plug in
Plug into a properly earthed electrical outlet.
2
Open Door
Open the door and place container with food in a dish on Glass Tray in the oven. Then close the door.
3
Select Power Level
eg. Meduim
Press Power Level Pad three times.
(see page 10 for Micro Power chart)
4
Set Time
e.g. 12 minute 35 seconds
Press Time Pads
5
Press
once
three times
twice
fi ve times
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To Set Clock
You can use the oven without setting the clock.
1
Press once
Colon will blink in Display Window.
2
Enter Time of Day
Enter time of day using Time Pads e.g. 12:35
Clock is a 12 hour display. There isn’t a.m. or p.m. setting.
once
three times
Time appears in the Display Window, colon is blinking.
Verify time of day in the Display Window.
3
Press
Colon stops blinking; time of day is entered and locked into Display Window.
NOTES: 1. Oven will not operate while colon is still blinking.
2. To reset time of day, repeat step 1 through 3.
3. The clock will keep the time of day as long as oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied.
4. Maximum time available is 12:59. Clock is 12 hour only . One o’clock will be displayed as 1:00
not 13:00.
twice
fi ve times
To Use Child Safety Lock
This feature allows you to prevent operation of the oven by a young child; however, the door will open.
You can set Child Safety Lock when colon or time of day is displayed.
To set
or
Colon or time of day is displayed Press 3 times. Display Window
To cancel
or
Colon or time of day is displayedPress 3 times.Display Window
NOTE: To set or cancel child safety lock, Start pad or Stop/Reset pad must be pressed 3 times within 10
seconds.
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To Cook/Reheat/Defrost by
1
Select Power Level
Press Micro Power pad until your desired
power level appears in the Display Window.
(see chart below)
Note: When selecting High on the fi rst stage, you can start from step 2.
2
Set Cooking Time
(High: up to 30 minutes, other powers: up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds for a single stage)
e.g. 5 minutes
fi ve times
3
Press
Cooking will start.
The time in the Display Window will count down.
Micro Power and Time
For more than one stage cooking,
Repeat steps 1 & 2 above then press Start. The maximum number of stages for cooking is 3. The oven
will beep twice between stages. (For further information, refer to page 14)
Micro Power:
The Power Level Pad gives you a selection of different power levels representing decreasing amounts of
microwave energy, used for cooking foods at different speeds.
e.g.The lower the micro power setting, the more evenly the food cooks, although it will take a little longer.
To select the correct power level for cooking different foods, refer to the chart below.
Press POWER LEVEL WATTAGE EXAMPLE OF USE
1x High 1110 W
2x Med-High 800 W Cook poultry, meat, cakes, desserts. Heat milk.
3x Med 600 W Cook cakes, desserts. Heat milk.
4x Med-Low 400 W
5x Def 300 W Thaw foods.
6x Low 100 W Keep cooked foods warm, simmer slowly.
NOTE:
After using the oven, the fan may rotate to cool the electric components and “COOL” appears in the display
window. If you cook using microwave, “COOL” will appear after micro cooking over 3 minutes. This is
perfectly normal, and you can take out the food from the oven while the fan operates.
Boil water. Cook fresh fruit, vegetables, rice, pasta and
noodles.
Cook pot roasts, casseroles and meatloaves, melt
chocolate. Cook eggs and cheeses. Cook fi sh.
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To Defrost
To Defrost using Turbo Defrost
This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood automatically by just setting the weight of the
food.
1
Set Weight
The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate. The
recommended maximum weight of food depends on the oven cavity size. Weight must be programmed
in kilograms and tenths of a kilogram (0.1 k
weight is 0.2 kg.
Enter weight.
2
Press
Defrost time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down.
NOTE:
The oven will beep once or twice during the total defrosting time. This indicates that food should
be turned, broken apart or removed. After attending to food, close door and press Start to resume
defrosting.
For further information, refer to next page.
g ~
3.0 kg). For best results, the minimun recommended
To Defrost by Micro Power and Time Setting
This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood by Deforst and time.
step 1 step 2 step 3
Press fi ve times to select Deforst
(Deforst power level, refer to page 10)
Set time according to chart on next page.
Press
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Defrosting Tips and Techniques
Preparation for Freezing:
1. Heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags and freezer wrap are suitable.
2. Freeze meats, poultry and fi sh in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. To aid in separating layers,
place two pieces of wax paper between them.
3. REMOVE ALL AIR and seal securely.
4. LABEL package with type and cut of meat, date and weight.
5. Defrosting times given in the charts are for thoroughly frozen foods (i.e. at least 24 hours in freezer
maintained at -18°C or lower).
Defrosting Technique:
1. Remove from wrapper and set on a defrosting rack in a dish on Glass Tray.
2. On Turbo Defrost, the oven will beep during the defrosting time. At “beep”, turn over all meat, poultry,
fi sh and shellfi sh. Break apart stewing meat, chicken pieces and minced meat. Separate chops and
hamburger patties.Shield thin ends of roasts, poultry legs and wings, fat or bones with foil.
3. Throughout the defrosting time, remove any defrosted portions of mince or cubed meat, etc.
4. After defrosting, large roasts may still be icy in the centre. Let stand, 15 to 30 minutes, in refrigerator to
complete defrosting.
Defrosting Chart (by setting Micro Power at Deforst:
FOOD APPROX. TIME
(minutes per 500 g)
MEAT
Beef
Minced Beef
Roast: Topside
Beef Tenderloin
Chuck or Rump
Sirloin, rolled
Steak
Miscellaneous
Pork/Lamb
Roast
Chops
Ribs
POULTRY
Chicken
whole
pieces
fi llets
Duck
Turkey
7 - 9
8 - 10
8 - 10
8 - 10
8 - 10
6 - 8
7 - 9
8 - 10
6 - 8
6 - 8
8 - 10
7 - 9
7 - 9
7 - 9
8 - 10
INSTRUCTION
Halfway through the defrost cycle, break apart
minced beef, separate chops and remove meat
that is defrosted.
Turn meat over two to three times during
defrosting.
Shield edges and unevenly shaped ends of
roasts halfway through the defrost cycle.
Large roasts may still be icy in centre. Let stand.
Turn poultry over two to four times during
defrosting. Halfway through the defrost cycle,
shield end of drumsticks, wings, breast bones
and ends of poultry with foil.
Break apart chicken pieces and remove small
pieces such as wings, which may be defrosted
before larger pieces.
Rinse poultry under cold water to remove ice
crystals. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes, before
cooking.
FISH & SHELLFISH
Fish Fillets
Whole Fish
Crabmeat
Lobster Tails
Sea Scallops
Green Prawns
8 - 10
7 - 9
6 - 8
6 - 8
6 - 8
6 - 8
Halfway through the defrost cycle, turn whole
fi sh or blocks of fi llets over. Also, break apart
prawns or scallops. Remove any pieces that are
defrosted.
Let stand, 5 to 10 minutes, before cooking.
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To Cook Using
Auto Reheat and Auto Cook allows you to cook foods without selecting times and power levels. Only set
desired menu number and Serving/Weight, the oven will cook your food automatically.
Auto Reheat / Auto Cook
To Cook Using Auto Reheat or Frozen Reheat
1
Press or
until the desired weight appears in the Display Window.
No of taps Display RECOMMENDED FOOD WEIGHT
1 250
2 450
3 650
4 850
2
Press
Reheating time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down.
g
g
g
g
200 - 300
400 - 500
600 - 700
800 - 900
g
g
g
g
To Cook Using Auto Cook
1
Select desired menu number
Press the appropriate pad until the desired menu number appears in the display window. (see below chart)
eg.:
2
Select desired Serving/Weight
Press the Serving/Weight pad until the desired number of weight appears in the display window. (see
below chart)
Menu number Category
1 Vegetables 120
2 Frozen Veg. 120
3 Potatoes 250
4 Legumes 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups
5 Fresh Pasta 250
6 Dried Pasta 150
7 Noodles 200
8 Rice 1 cup 1.5 cups 2 cups 2.5 cups
9 Fish 120
10 Curries 250
11 Chicken Pcs. 0.4 k
press once for vegetables
press twice for frozen Veg
Menu number appears in the display window.
Serving/Weight Pad
1 tap 2 taps 3 taps 4 taps
g
g
g
g
g
g
g
g
g
180
250
370
375
250
350
250
500
0.6 k
g
g
g
g
g
g
g
g
g
250
500
500
500
375
500
370
750
0.8 k
g
g
g
g
g
g
g
g
g
370
750
900
625
500
800
500
1.0 k
g
g
g
g
g
g
g
—
g
3
Press
The time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down.
Note:
For information on individual categories refer to each chapter in the cookbook section.
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3-Stages Setting
This feature allows you to program 3 Stages of cooking continuously.
E.g.: Continually set [High] 2 minutes, [Med] 3 minutes and [Low] 2 minutes.
1. Press once to select
“High”.
2. Set as 2 minutes using
Time Pad.
3. Press 3 times to select
“Med”.
twice
6. Set as 2 minutes using
Time Pad.
5. Press 6 times to select
“Low”.
4. Set as 3 minutes using
Time Pad.
twice three times
7. Press once. The time will count
down at the fi rst stage in the display
window.
NOTES:
1. When operating, two beeps will sound between each stage.
2. This feature is not available for Turbo Defrost, Auto Cook and Reheat function.
INGREDIENT CONVERSION CHART
INGREDIENT CONVERSION CHART
1
⁄4 cup 60 ml
1
⁄3 cup 85 ml
1
⁄2 cup 125 ml 1 teaspoon 5 ml
2
⁄3 cup 165 ml 2 teaspoons 10 ml
3
⁄4 cup 190 ml 3 teaspoons 15 ml
1 cup 250 ml 1 tablespoon 20 ml
1
1
⁄4 cups 310 ml 11⁄2 tbs 30 ml
1
1
⁄2 cups 375 ml 2 tbs 40 ml
2 cups 500 ml 3 tbs 60 ml
3 cup 750 ml 4 tablespoons 80 ml
1
3
⁄2 cups 875 ml
4 cups 1 litre
6 cups 1.5 litre
8 cups 2 litre
All recipes are tested using standard measurement that appear in the above chart.
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1
⁄4 teaspoon 1 ml
1
⁄2 teaspoon 2 ml
To Use Timer
This feature allows you to program standing after cooking is completed and to program the oven as a minute
or a second timer or program delay start.
To Use as a Kitchen Timer
Press once. Set desired amount of time.
(up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds)
To Set Standing Time
Set desired amount
of standing time.
(up to 99 minutes and 59
seconds)
Set the desired
cooking programme.
(see Page 10)
Press once.
To Set Delay Start
Press once.
Set desired amount
of delay time.
(up to 99 minutes and 59
seconds)
Press Start.
Time will count down
without oven operating.
Press Start.
Cooking will start. After
cooking, standing time
will count down without
oven operating.
Press Start.
Delayed time will
count down without
oven operating. Then
cooking will start.
Set the desired
cooking programme.
(see Page 10)
NOTES:
1. If oven door is opened during the Standing Time, Delay Start or Kitchen Timer, the time in the Display
Window will continue to count down.
2. Delay Start/Standing Time cannot be programmed before/after 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 inaccurate results and/or food may deteriorate.
3. When using Standing time or Delay start, it’s up to 2 Power stages.
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