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1. When heating food in plastic or paper containers check the oven frequently as these types of containers ignite if overheated f smoke is emitted 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 power at fuse or circuit breaker panel When heating liquids e g Soup Sauces and beverages in your 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 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 off 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 affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous Situation A steam cleaner is not to be used for cle2. 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 Glazed china plates saucers bowls mugs and cups can be used if they are heat _ resistant Porcelain and ceramic are also ideal Fine bone china should only be used for reheating for short periods otherwise the change in temperature 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 When unsure that a cooking container is suitable for use in your microwave check by the 1 Fill a microwave safe measuring jug with 300ml pt cold water 2 Place it on the turntable alongside the dish to be tested If the dish you are testing is a large dish then stand the measuring jug on top of the empty dish 3 Heat on HIGH power for 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 obviously absorbing microwave energy N B This test does not apply to plastic or metal based containers e g Le Creuset style dishes which should not be used as they are cast iron covered with enamel POTTERY EARTHENWARE STONEWARE Only use if completely _ glazed Do not use if partially glazed or unglazed as they are able to
3. Place in a suitable dish in a single layer 15 mins 450g 11b Turn twice Shield if necessary Bacon rashers 5 6 mins Place in a suitable dish Turn and 450g 11b separate twice Shield if necessary 10 mins Stewing Steak 7 9 mins Place in a suitable dish 15 mins 450g 1Ib Break up frequently Whole Chicken 6 7 mins Place in a suitable dish on an upturned 60 mins 450g 11b saucer or use a rack Turn 3 4 times Shield Chicken Portions 5 min 30 sec Place in a suitable dish in a single layer 15 30 mins 450g 11b 7 mins Turn twice Shield if necessary Fish Whole 6 7 mins Place in a suitable dish Turn twice Shield 15 mins 450g 11b Fillets Steak 6 7 mins Place in a suitable dish 15 mins 450g 11b Turn twice separate and shield if necessary Prawns 6 7 mins Place in a suitable dish 10 mins 450g 11b Stir twice during defrosting General Bread Sliced 1 min 30 sec Place on the turntable 10 mins 400g 1402 2 mins Separate and rearrange during defrosting Slice of bread 10 15 sec Place on the turntable on 1 2 mins 30g 102 a piece of kitchen paper Pastry 1 min 30 sec Place on a plate 10 15 mins 450g 11b rest 1 min Turn over after 1 min resting time 1 min 30 sec Soft Fruit 7 8 mins Place in a suitable dish 10 mins 450g 11b Stir twice during defrosting 25 Auto Weight Reheat Cook Programs This feature allows you to reheat or cook foods by setting the weigh
4. This is a 12 hour clock ie 2pm 2 00 not 14 00 The oven will not function if a 24 hour clock is set Timer This feature operates as a minute timer During operation there is no microwave energy Timer 10 10 Clock min min sec e Start e Press Timer Clock Pad e Set desired time Maximum Press Start The time in the once Display is blank time is 90 minutes display will count down Child safety 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 dot or the time of day To Set To Cancel Start Stop Cancel e Press Start Pad three times e Press Stop Cancel Pad three times The The time of day will disappear Actual time will time of day will re appear in the display not be lost L is indicated in the display 21 Microwave Cooking and Defrosting The glass turntable must always be in position when using the oven bigatous Wattage 1 Press High 800 Watts 2Presses Defrostit 270 Watts 3 Presses Medium 700 Watts nn E ag stort 4Presses Low 520 Watts 5 Presses Warm 200 Watts e Press the microwave e Select cooking time by pressing e Press Start power pad Select desired appropriate pads Your oven can The cooking power level An indicator be programmed for up to 90 program will light appears next to the minutes in Medium Low Warm start and the selected power level and Defrost power High power time in the can
5. before during and after 1 jug 600 ml HIGH 5 mins reheating POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave If unsure return to oven Foods will still require a STAND TIME especially if they cannot be stirred The denser the food the longer the stand time 29 Reheating Charts Weight FOET Timers Select Instructions Guidelines Quantity Level approx PASTRY PRODUCTS PRECOOKED N B Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base Chicken Pie 600 g HIGH 4 4 mins Cornish Pasty 227 g 1 HIGH 2 2 mins a i feiet WEE ai ace on microwave safe plate on Quiche 400g 1 HIGH 445 mins turntable Do not cover Steak amp Kidney Pie 325 g 1 HIGH 2 2 mins Sausage Rolls 260 g 4 HIGH 1 2 mins Samosas 200 g 4 HIGH 1 2 mins Place on microwave safe plate on Spring Roll 230 g 4 HIGH 2 2 mins turntable Do not cover Turn halfway Christmas Mince Pies 90g 2 HIGH 5 10 secs Place on a microwave sale plats on turntable PLATED MEALS HOMEMADE CHILLED Child Size 1 HIGH 3 4mins Place on a microwave safe plate on i turntable Cover and place on Adult Size 1 HIGH 5 6 mins turntable PUDDINGS amp DESSERTS N B Transfer food from foil containers to a similar sized microwave safe dish Bread amp Butter Pudding 395 g HIGH 3 3 mins Fruit Crumble 600 g HI
6. Cookery Advice call 01344 862108 Alternatively visit our web site at www theideaskitchen co uk Contents Important Safety Instructions 8 Unpacking youroven 9 Care amp cleaning 10 Maintenance of your oven 11 Parts of youroven 12 Important Information 13 14 Microwaving Principles 15 Control Panels 16 General Guidelines 17 18 Containers to use 19 20 Setting the clock Timer Child safety lock 21 Microwave Cooking and Defrosting 22 Auto Weight Defrost 23 Defrosting Guidelines 24 Defrosting Charts 25 Auto Weight Reheat Cook Programs 26 27 Cooking and reheating Guidelines 28 Reheating Charts 29 30 Cooking Charts 31 33 Recipes 34 41 Technical Specifications 42 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
7. absorb water which will absorb microwave energy making the container very hot and slowing food FOIL METAL CONTAINERS oom NEVER ATTEMPT TO COOK IN FOIL OR METAL containers 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 19 Containers to use PLASTIC Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use Only use Tupperware containers if they are designed for microwave use Do not use Melamine as it will scorch Do not use plastic for cooking foods high in sugar or fat or foods that require long cooking times e g brown rice Never cook in margarine containers or yogurt pots as these will melt with the heat from the food PAPER Plain white kitchen paper kitchen towel can be used for covering blind pastry cases and for covering bacon to prevent splattering ONLY USE FOR SHORT COOKING TIMES NEVER RE USE A PIECE OF KITCHEN TOWEL Avoid kitchen paper containing manmade fibres Check that branded re cycled kitchen towel is recommended for microwave use Do not use waxed or plastic coated cups as the finish may melt in the oven Greaseproof paper can be used to line the base of dishes and to cover fatty foods White paper plates can be used for SHORT REHEATING TIMES WICKER WOOD STRAW BASKETS Do not use these items in your microwave With continued use and with prolonged exposure they
8. cool slightly then cut into 8 pieces Boston Brownies Dish 20 cm 8 dish lined with greaseproof 1 Place chocolate and butter in a bowl and cook on HIGH power for 1 2 mins or until chocolate has melted Stir in all other ingredients and beat well Pour into dish and cook on LOW power for 8 10 mins or until just slightly sticky Allow to cool and then cut 40 Ingredients 30 ml 2tbsp custard power 15 ml 1tbsp sugar 600 ml 1pt cold milk Ingredients 30 g 10z butter 30 g 10z flour 600 ml 1pt milk Ingredients 450 g 1 Ib soft fruit washed 450 g 1 Ib caster sugar 30 ml 2 tbsp lemon juice 5 ml 1 tsp butter Sauces Custard Dish 1 litre 2pt jug 1 Mix together the custard powder sugar and a little milk to form a smooth paste Blend in the remaining milk whisking well Cook on HIGH power for 4 5 mins Whisk well halfway through cooking time and again at the end White Pouring Sauce Dish 1 litre 2pt jug f 2 3 Melt butter in jug on HIGH power for 20 40 secs Stir in the flour to make a roux Add the milk gradually stirring continuously until well combined Cook for 3 mins on HIGH power Stir and cook for a further 4 mins Stir and cook for a further 2 mins Sauce should be smooth and glossy and coat the back of a spoon Jam Soft Fruit Jam Makes approx 1 2 Ibs jam Dish large bowl 1 Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir Coo
9. temperature of the filling before consuming to avoid burning your mouth CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS AND LIQUIDS CAUTION Take great care when reheating these items Do not leave unattended Do not add extra alcohol BABIES BOTTLES CAUTION Milk or formula MUST be shaken thoroughly before heating and again at the end and tested carefully before feeding a baby For 7 8 fl oz of milk from fridge temperature remove top and teat Heat on HIGH power for 30 50 secs CHECK CAREFULLY For 3 fl oz of milk from fridge temperature remove top and teat Heat on HIGH power for 15 20 secs CHECK CAREFULLY N B Liquid at top of bottle will be much hotter than at bottom The bottle must be shaken thoroughly and tested before use WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE TO STERILISE BABIES BOTTLES If you have a special microwave steriliser we urge extreme caution due to the low quantity of water involved It is vital to follow the manufacturers instructions implicitly Reheating Charts The times given in the charts below are a guideline only and will vary depending on STARTING temperature dish size etc eoow The IEC 60705 HEATING CATEGORY 800W power output watts Your oven is Heating Category E and this is X displayed on the front of your control panel NS E The heating category The information on this label will assist you for small packs of food in using new instructions on food packs to enab
10. the turntable is 3 Kg 6 Ib 10 oz this includes total weight of food and dish Microwaving Principles Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with radar in World War ll 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 How Microwaves cook food Oven cavity 13 Amp fused socket Turntable N_ ee Y In a microwave oven electricity is converted into microwaves by the MAGNETRON Wave Guide 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 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 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 15 Important Notes 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 MI
11. will crack and could ignite Do not use wooden dishes in your microwave CLING FILM Use microwave cling film to cover food that is to be reheated or cooked taking care to avoid the film being in direct contact with the food ALUMINIUM FOIL Small amounts of smooth aluminium foil can be used to SHIELD joints of meat during defrosting and cooking As the microwaves cannot pass through the foil this prevents the shielded parts from overcooking or overdefrosting The foil must not touch the sides or roof of the oven as this may cause arching and damage your oven ROASTING BAGS These are useful when slit up one side to tent a joint of meat when roasting by power and time Do not use the metal twists supplied 20 Setting The Clock When the oven is first plugged in 88 88 appears in display window eg 11 25pm i Press eleven times Press five times to set hours to set 1 mins Timer 1 re a r ma min ee eck Press twice to set 10 mins Press Timer Clock Press Time Pads Enter time of day by pressing e Press Timer Pad twice A dot appropriate Time pads The time appears in the Clock Pad starts blinking display If the pad 10 min 1 min 10 sec is The time of day pressed and held the time will increase rapidly is entered Note 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
12. 0z cooked jacket potatoes sliced see pages 22 28 40 g 1 20z butter 40 g 1 20z flour 3 ml 2tsp mustard 600 ml 1pt milk salt and pepper 100 g 40z Red Leicester cheese 75 g 30z wholemeal breadcrumbs Fish Curry Serves 2 Dish casserole dish 1 5 litre 3pt i 2 3 Family Fish Pie Melt the butter in the casserole dish on HIGH power for 30 40 secs or until melted Stir in the garlic and onion and cook covered on HIGH power for 3 mins Stir in the flour curry powder lemon rind and juice and fish stock Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins stirring halfway through the cooking time Stir in the remaining ingredients except the coconut cover and cook on HIGH power for 4 5 mins or until fish flakes stirring occasionally Break up the coconut with a fork then stir into the curry Serves 4 Dish large casserole 1 Arrange fish in a shallow dish Add lemon juice cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 4 mins or until it flakes easily Place onion and oil in a bowl Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins or until the onion is soft Melt the butter on HIGH power for 30 40 secs Stir in the flour and mustard and cook for a further 20 secs Add milk and seasoning gradually stirring to a smooth paste Cook on HIGH power for 5 6 mins or until the sauce is thick and bubbling Stir twice during cooking Add 75 g 30z of grated cheese to the sauce and stir well Flake the fis
13. 0z plain chocolate 100 g 40z butter 100 g 402 soft dark brown sugar 100 g 402 self raising flour 10 ml 2tsp cocoa powder pinch salt 2 eggs beaten 3 ml tsp vanilla essence 100 g 402 walnuts chopped Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce Serves 6 Dish 3 pint pudding basin 1 5 Pour 175 ml 6 fl oz boiling water over the chopped dates and set aside to cool Sift together flour and baking powder Add vanilla and coffee essence to the milk Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy Add eggs a little at a time Fold in the flour and flavoured milk then pour in the date mixture Place in pudding basin Cook on HIGH power for 7 8 mins and leave to stand for 10 mins Sauce 1 Place butter in a large jug and cook on HIGH power for 50 sec to 1 minute or until bubbling Add sugar and stir until it has dissolved cooking for 1 minute at a time on HIGH power Continue to cook until liquid is foaming and bubbling 30 sec at a time on HIGH power Slowly pour in the cream and bring to the boil on HIGH power for 2 3 mins Add essence Stir continue to boil on HIGH power 30 sec at a time until it starts to thicken Chewy F lapjacks Dish 20 cm 8 round dish 1 Place butter syrup and sugar in a bowl and cook on HIGH power for 1 2 mins or until melted Stir in the oats and raisins Press into dish Cook on HIGH power for 2 3 mins or until the centre is bubbling Allow to
14. CROWAVES CANNOT PASS THROUGH METAL AND THEREFORE METAL COOKING UTENSILS CAN NEVER BE USED INA MICROWAVE FOR COOKING ON MICROWAVE ONLY Foods Not Suitable for Cooking by Microwave Only Yorkshire Puddings Souffles Double Crust Pastry Pies This is because these foods rely on dry external heat to cook correctly do not attempt to cook by microwave Foods that require deep fat frying cannot be cooked either Boiled Eggs Do not boil eggs in your microwave Raw eggs boiled in their shells can explode and cause serious injury 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 11 Control Panels NN E271WM NN E281BM NN E281MM Panasonic Auto Defrost High Medium Low Warm 2 Micro Power I T T 3 10 1 10 min min sec Auto Auto Auto 4 Reheat Cook Defrost 6 5 _ _ __ Timer p oon oc 7 8 Auto Weight Menu _ Auto Reheat 1 Curry 2 Chinese 3 Pasta Auto Cook 1 Jacket Potatoes 2 Fresh Vegetables 3 Fresh Fish Auto Defrost_ 1 Bread 2 Meat Items 3 Meat Joints I gt 9 Stop Cancel Start 10 x 11 NN E271WM 16 1 Display Window 2 Microwave Power Levels 3 Time Pads 4 A
15. GH 3 4 mins Place in a microwave safe dish on 1 HIGH 20 25 secs turntable Do not cover Fruit Pie individual 4 HIGH 50 60 secs r h Place in a microwave safe dish Rice Pudding 400 g HIGH 2 2 mins Cover and place on turntable PURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS CHILLED N B Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized microwave safe dish Plastic dishes designed for microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care Cauliflower Cheese 450 g HIGH 5 6 mins Cottage Pie 450g HIGH 6 mins Place in microwave safe dish on Lasagne 400 g HIGH 4 5 mins turntable Do not cover Vegetable Bake 400 g HIGH 5 6 mins PURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS FROZEN N B Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized microwave safe dish Plastic dishes designed for microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care 4 5mins rest for ued 1 min 400g eeaeee Ne eed Lasagne HIGH 5 5 mins Saimen Cimbi 340 HIGH 5 mins restfor 1min Place in a microwave safe dish on ee 9 MED 5 6 mins eT turntable Do not cover HIGH 5 mins rest for 1 min Shepherd s Pie 460 eee eee POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave If unsure return to oven Foods will still require a STAND TIME especially if they cannot be stirred The denser the food the longer the stand time 30 Cooking Charts Weigh
16. KET 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 AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol stor 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 BLUE The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN 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 Voltage amp 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 Do not immerse cord plug or oven in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not le
17. OT COVER 2 Cook Fresh Vegetables 100 1000g To cook FRESH vegetables Place prepared vegetables into a shallow container on turntable Add 15 ml 1tbsp water per 100g vegetables Cover with pierced cling film or lid Press the Auto Cook pad twice Enter the weight Press START 3 Cook Fresh Fish 200 800g To cook FRESH fish Shield the thinner portions Place in a shallow container on turntable Add 15 45ml 1 3 tbsp liquid Cover with pierced cling film or lid Press the Auto Cook pad three times Enter the weight Press START 27 Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power Meals can be brought back to serving temperature in just minutes and will taste freshly cooked and NOT leftover Always check food is piping hot and return to oven if necessary As a general rule always cover wet foods e g soups casseroles and plated meals Do not cover dry foods e g bread rolls mince pies sausage rolls etc The charts on pages 23 27 show you the best way to cook or reheat your favourite foods The best method depends on the type of food Remember when cooking or reheating any food that it should be stirred or turned wherever possible This ensures even cooking or reheating on the outside and in the centre When is food reheated Food that has been reheated or cooked should be served piping hot i e steam should be visibly emitted from all parts As long as good
18. Panasonic Operating Instructions and Cookery Book Microwave Oven Model No NN E271WM NN E281BM NN E281MM For domestic use only N B Model No NN E281MM shown above Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference Important Notice The IEC 60705 power X 800W output watts NS OE The heating category for small packs of food Microwave symbol Your oven is rated 800 Watts IEC 60705 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 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 and cooking on pages 23 28 of this book ALWAYS check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening the door To re start close oven door and press start Failure to follow the instructions given in this Cookbook and Operating Instructions may affect the recipe result and in some instances may be dangerous T Customer Care Centre 0844 8443868 Selected Spares and Accessories Order direct on line at www panasonic co uk or by telephoning the Customer Care Centre number above For
19. Window Power Cord P Microwave q Feed Guide Do not remove Control Panel Identification label Door Release Pad Door Safety Push to open the door Lock System Opening the door during cooking will stop the cooking process without cancelling the Roller Ring program 1 The Roller Ring and oven floor should be Cooking resumes as soon as the door is cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise The Roller Ring must always be used together with the Glass Turntable for cooking closed and Start is pressed 12 Important Information Read Carefully Safety If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven press Stop Cancel pad or turn TIMER SELECT Dial back to zero position 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
20. ace on turntable LAMB from raw CAUTION Hot Fat Remove dish with care HIGH 1 2 mins Ghapesion 600 g 4 per 450g 1lb Place on microwaveable safe dish or PS g LOW mar 2 3 mins rack Cover and place on turntable t per 450g 11b HIGH 34mins Place on upturned saucer in microwave Jms ll oaee per 450g 11b safe dish or rack on turntable Cover and Low 6 7 mins turn joint over halfway Drain off fat during per 450g 11b cooking PASTA Place in a large 3 litre 6 pint microwave safe bowl Macaroni 225g HIGH 12 mins Spaghetti Tagliatelli 225g HIGH 7 8 mins Use 1 litre 13 4 pint boiling water Cover and place on turntable PIZZA FRESH CHILLED N B Remove all packaging Pizzas will have a soft base Thin amp Crispy 400 g HIGH 4 5 mins Place on heatproof plate on turntable Deep Pan 475g HIGH 3 4 mins Do not cover PORK from raw CAUTION Hot Fat Remove dish with care HIGH 2 3 mins in mi i Chops zeo i ee ek Fo esas Place in microwave safe dish or rack on LOW 6 7 mins turntable Cover and place on turntable 5 6 mins per Place on upturned saucer in microwave HIGH 450g 11b A 50 g 11b safe dish or rack Cover and place on Joints I TRAS re ead uA 3 LOW 8 9 mins per turntable Turn joint over halfway Drain 450 g 11b off fat during cooking PORRIDGE N B Use a large bowl 1 serving 1 Cup Oat
21. am 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 e g cheesecake See defrosting charts on page 19 for standing times 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 THIS PROGRAM IS NOT SUITABLE FOR SAUSAGES these can be defrosted manually using Defrost power and time Chops and chicken portions should be arranged in a single layer and turned frequently during defrosting See defrosting charts on page 19 for standing times Meat Joints Whole Chickens Whole chickens and meat joints will require shielding during defrosting especially if it is a particularly fatty piece This is to prevent food starting to cook on the outside edges Protect wings breast and fat with smooth pieces of aluminium foil secured with cocktail sticks DO NOT ALLOW THE FOIL TO TOUCH THE WALLS OF THE OVEN Standing time of at least 1 hour should be allowed for joints after defrosting 23 Defrosting Guidelines For Best Results 1 PON 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 Check food during defrosting as foods vary in their
22. aning 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 Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference 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 amp on the body of the fuse If the fuse cover is detachable never use the plug with the cover omitted If a replacement fuse cover is required ensure it is the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug 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 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 SOC
23. apple Upside Down Pudding Serves 2 Dish 2 ramekin dishes base lined 1 Christmas Puddings Put 4 tbsp golden syrup in the base of each ramekin arrange pineapple slice and cherry on top of the syrup in the base Cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy Beat in the egg gradually Fold in the flour and mix to a soft consistency with the milk Spoon the mixture over the pineapple and cook on HIGH power for 3 4 mins or until cooked Leave to cool slightly before turning upside down onto a serving plate Serves 4 Dish 4 deep ramekins base lined 1 Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and stir until throroughly mixed Divide mixture equally between the ramekins Place towards outer edge of the turntable and cook on HIGH power for 4 5 mins or until cooked 39 Ingredients 200 g 7 oz fresh dates stoned and finely chopped 175 g 6 oz self raising flour 5 ml 1 tsp baking powder 5 ml 1 tsp vanilla essence 15 ml 1 tbsp Camp coffee essence 100 ml 3 fl oz milk 75 g 3 oz butter 150 g 5 oz caster sugar 2 eggs lightly beaten Butterscotch sauce 45 g 1 oz butter 120 ml 8 tbsp soft brown sugar 200 ml 7 fl oz whipping cream 15 ml 1 tbsp vanilla essence Ingredients 75 g 30z butter or margarine 30 ml 2tbsp golden syrup 75 g 302 light brown sugar 150 g 50z porridge oats 50 g 202 raisins Ingredients 100 g 4
24. be programmed for 30 display will minutes count down Note For defrosting times please refer to defrost chart on page 19 Multi Stage Cooking The oven has 2 stage cooking so you can program up to 2 different instructions and the oven will switch automatically from power to power Repeat steps 1 and 2 above but only press Start after both stages have been entered Note 1 Timer Pad can not be programmed in multi stage cooking 2 Auto Weight Defrost Pad can not be programmed 22 Auto Weight Defrost This feature allows you to defrost bread meat items and joints of meat automatically once you have entered in the weight of the food Auto A M Defrost Up Down Start e Select desired program e Set Weight using the Up and e Press Start Press the pad once to Down pads If the up down pad Remember to stir select bread twice to is pressed and held the weight or turn the food select meat items and 3 will increase decrease rapidly during defrosting times to select meat joints The program number will appear in the display Weight Range Suitable Foods 1 Bread 100g 600g Rolls buns slices of bread and loaves 2 Meat Items 200g 1000g Chicken portions chops mince 3 Meat Joints 600g 1600g Whole chicken meat joints Bread This program is suitable for small items which are required for immediate use they may feel warm straight after defrosting Loaves can also be defrosted on this progr
25. cleaning and care of your oven the life of the cavity and door may be extended 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 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 or turn TIMER SELECT DIAL back to ZERO position 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 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 It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass turntable for cleaning Wash the tray in warm soapy water Do not place in the dishwasher The roller ring and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent an
26. d 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 floor for cleaning be sure to replace it in the proper position A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning 10 Maintenance of your oven 1 Service WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A SERVICE call your local Panasonic engineer Customer Care Centre on 0844 8443868 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 damage to the door seals and door seal areas If these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer 3 Oven Light The oven lamp must be replaced by a service technician trained by the manufacturer DO NOT attempt to remove the outer casing from the oven 4 Selected Spares and Accessories These may be ordered direct on line at www panasonic co uk or by telephoning the Customer Care Centre 0844 8443868 Most
27. defrosting speed It is not necessary to cover the food Always turn or stir the food especially when the oven beeps Shield if necessary see point 6 Minced meat chops and other small items should be broken up or separated as soon as possible and placed in a single layer Shielding prevents food cooking It is essential when defrosting chickens and joints of meat The outside thaws out first so protect wings breast and fat with smooth pieces of aluminium foil secured with cocktail sticks Allow standing time so that the centre of the food thaws out Minimum of 1 hour for joints of meat and whole chickens Arrange food in a single layer Turn or break up food as soon Shield chickens and joints of as possible meat 24 Defrosting Charts The times given below are a guideline only Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re starting For larger quantities adjust times accordingly Food should not be covered during defrosting Meat Defrosting Method Standing Time Time Beef Lamb Pork 5 7 mins Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned 60 mins Joint 450g 11b saucer or use a rack Turn 3 4 times Shield Minced Beef 8 min 30 sec Place in a suitable dish 15 mins 450g 11b 11 mins Break up and turn 3 4 times Chops 6 7 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single layer 15 mins 450g 11b Turn twice Shield if necessary Sausages 4 mins
28. do not play with the appliance DO NOT OPERATE THE OVEN EMPTY The appliance must not be operated WITHOUT FOOD IN THE OVEN Operation when empty will damage the appliance 9 Care amp Cleaning of your Microwave 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 10 Switch the oven off before cleaning and unplug at socket if possible 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 microwave feed guide 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
29. ed before during and after heating Water especially must be stirred before and during heating to avoid eruption Do not heat liquids that have previously been boiled DO NOT OVERHEAT TURNING AND STIRRING Some foods require stirring during cooking Meat and poultry should be turned after half the cooking time 18 ARRANGING Individual foods e g chicken portions or chops should be placed on a dish so that the thicker parts are towards the outside CHECKING FOOD It is essential that food is checked during and after a recommended cooking time even if an AUTO PROGRAM has been used just as you would check food cooked in a conventional oven Return the food to the oven for further cooking if necessary DISH SIZE Follow the dish sizes given in the recipes as these affect the cooking and reheating times A quantity of food spread in a bigger dish cooks and reheats more quickly 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 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 following test 1 minute Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils OVEN GLASS Glass that is heat resistant e g Pyrex
30. er the topping and cook on HIGH power for 3 4 mins or until the cheese has melted Serves 2 Dish large casserole 1 2 3 Soak the lentils in cold water for 1 hour then drain Place the oil and onion in a large bowl Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 4 mins or until softened Add the ginger garlic turmeric chilli and curry powder Cover and cook on HIGH power for 2 mins Add the yoghurt mushrooms tomatoes water and lentils Cover and cook on HIGH power for 13 17 mins or until the lentils are tender and the liquid has evaporated To cook rice add 350 ml boiling water to rice in large bowl and cook on HIGH power covered for 13 mins stirring halfway Add the lentil mixture and cashew nuts to the cooked rice and mix thoroughly Reheat on HIGH power if necessary to ensure food is piping hot Garnish and serve 34 Meat and Poultry Ingredients 3 4 cloves garlic crushed 1 cm 4 piece fresh ginger grated 50 g 2 oz ground almonds 45 ml 3 tbsp water 3 whole cardamon pods 2 cloves 2 5 cm 1 stick of cinnamon 1 onion chopped 30 ml 2 tbsp oil 450 g 1 Ib boned lamb trimmed and cut into cubes 5 ml 1 tsp ground coriander 5 ml 1 tsp ground cumin 1 5 ml 4 tsp garam masala 1 5 ml 4 tsp cayenne pepper 150 ml 4 pt single cream salt and pepper Ingredients 25 g 1 oz butter 2 medium onions sliced 2 sticks celery trimmed and chopped 100 g 4 oz mushrooms
31. er with cling film and cook on HIGH power for 3 4 mins or until softened Season with freshly ground black pepper Stir the rice into the butter mixture and add the hot stock and soaking liquid from the mushrooms Cover and cook for a further 4 mins on HIGH power Stir the mushrooms into the rice mixture Cover and cook for a further 4 mins on HIGH power Stir and add the basil Continue to cook for the final 4 mins on HIGH power Leave to stand for approx 10 mins and then stir with a fork Vegetable Curry Serves 2 Dish 3 litre 6pt casserole 1 ow 4 Sprinkle the aubergine liberally with salt ina colander Stand for 30 mins to remove bitter juices Rinse well under cold water and drain Combine oil garlic and spices in the casserole cover and cook on HIGH power for 2 mins Add all other ingredients to casserole except cashews Cover and cook on HIGH power for 4 mins then LOW power for 25 30 mins or until vegetables are soft Stir occasionally Sprinkle with cashews and serve with boiled rice N B This recipe is best cooked in advance chilled and then reheated to allow the flavours to develop Cauliflower Cheese Serves 2 Dish large bowl shallow casserole 1 Place cauliflower upside down in a bowl Add water Cover and cook on HIGH power for 7 mins or until tender Drain Melt butter on HIGH power for 30 40 secs Stir in flour and mustard Cook for a further 20 30 secs Add mil
32. g HIGH 5 6 mins poaoss jast 1 HGH at me Sana cue oe soe 225 g 8 oz each 2 HIGH 7 mins cooking stand for 5 mins wrapped in foil FROZEN VEGETABLES Place in shallow microwave safe dish Beans green Carrots 450 g HIGH 8 10 mins Cauliflower 450 g HIGH 10 mins Ad 30 mil 2 tbsp water Cover and place on turntable Peas 450g HIGH 7 8 mins POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave If unsure return to oven Foods will still require a STAND TIME especially if they cannot be stirred The denser the food the longer the stand time 33 Soup and Snacks Ingredients 25 g 10z butter 1 small onion chopped 600 ml 1pt hot chicken stock 225 g 80z button mushrooms sliced bouquet garni 15 ml 1tbsp cornflour 300 ml 2 pt milk salt and pepper 60 ml 4 tbsp single cream Ingredients 100 g 40z quick cook macaroni 225 g 80z courgettes sliced 100 g 40z bacon chopped 50 g 20z butter 50 g 202 plain flour 600 ml 1pt milk 100 g 40z cheese grated 5 ml 1tsp mustard salt and pepper Topping 30 ml 2tbsp Parmesan cheese 30 ml 2tbsp wholemeal breadcrumbs Ingredients 50 g 202 green lentils 10 ml 2tsp oil 1 small onion sliced 3 ml 2 tsp grated root ginger 1 garlic clove crushed 3 ml 2 tsp turmeric 3 ml 2 tsp chilli powder 5 ml 1tsp curry powder 150 ml 4pt na
33. h and arrange in the serving dish Add onions and place the sliced potatoes on top Pour over the cheese sauce Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and remaining cheese Cook on LOW power for 10 15 mins or until the mixture has been completely reheated 37 Vegetables Ingredients 40 g 1 0z dried Cep mushrooms 50 g 20z butter 1 clove garlic finely chopped 1 small onion finely chopped freshly ground black pepper 250 g 80z Arborio rice 300 ml Zpt hot vegetable stock 12 basil leaves torn Ingredients 1 medium aubergine diced salt 15 ml 1tbsp oil 1 clove of garlic chopped pinch cayenne pepper 5 ml 1tsp ground coriander 3 ml 2tsp ground cumin 3 ml tsp turmeric 2 5 cm 1 root ginger peeled amp sliced 1 2 small cauliflower divided into florets 1 medium potato diced 50 g 20z green beans sliced 14 fresh chilli deseeded and sliced 150 ml Apt vegetable stock 200 g 7oz can chopped tomatoes 50 g 20z cashew nuts Ingredients 1 cauliflower trimmed and cut into florets 90 ml 6tbsp water 25 g 1o0z butter 25 g 10z flour 3 ml 2tsp French mustard 300 ml Apt milk seasoning to taste Topping 75 g 30z grated red cheese 15 ml 1tbsp brown breadcrumbs Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto Serves 4 Dish 3 litre 6pt casserole dish 1 2 Soak mushrooms in 300 ml Zpt warm water Place the butter garlic and onion in a large bowl cov
34. hygiene practices have been followed during the preparation and storage of the food then cooking or reheating presents no safety risks Foods that cannot be stirred should be cut with a knife to test that they are adequately heated throughout Even if a manufacturer s instructions or the times in the cookbook have been followed it is still important to check the food is heated thoroughly If in doubt always return to the oven for further reheating If you cannot find the equivalent food in the chart then choose a similar type and size listed and adjust the cooking time if necessary PLATED MEALS Everyone s appetite varies and reheat times depend on meal contents Dense items e g mashed potato should be spread out well If a lot of gravy is added extra time CANNED FOODS Remove foods from can and place in a suitable dish before heating SOUPS Use a bowl and stir before may be required Place denser items to the outside of the plate Between 4 7 mins on HIGH power will reheat an average portion Do not stack meals heating and at least once through reheat time and again at the end CASSEROLES Stir halfway through and again at the end of heating 28 MINCE PIES CAUTION REMEMBER even if the pastry is cold to the touch the filling will be piping hot and will warm the pastry through Take care not to overheat otherwise burning can occur due to the high fat and sugar content of the filling Check the
35. 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 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 We do not recommend heating foods low in moisture such as popcorn or poppadoms 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 13 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 See pages 23 27 4 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 5 Foods with Skins Potatoes apples egg yolk whole vegetables and sausages are examples of food with non porous
36. k on HIGH power for 5 mins 10 15 mins if using frozen fruit stirring frequently Continue to cook in one minute intervals until sugar has dissolved Wash down any sugar crystals from around the bowl Bring mixture to the boil and continue to cook until setting point is reached approx 15 25 mins Test regularly for setting point N B Do not double this mixture as it will boil over 41 Technical Specifications Rated Voltage 230 240V 50 Hz Operating Frequency 2 450 MHz Input Power Microwave 1250 W Output Power Microwave 800 W IEC 60705 Outer Dimensions 443 mm W x 340 mm D x 258 mm H Oven Cavity Dimensions 306 mm W x 308 mm D x 215 mm H Noise Level 46 dB Weight 11 Kg Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate XQ S This product is an equipment that fulfills the European standard for EMC disturbances EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EN 55011 According to this standard this product is an equipment of group 2 class B and is within required limits Group 2 means that radio frequency energy is intentionally generated in the form of electromagnetic radiation for purpose of warming or cooking food Class B means that this product may be used in normal household areas Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment private households This symbol on the products and or accompanying documents means that used elec trical and electronic products should
37. k gradually Stir well and season Cook on HIGH power for 2 3 mins or until sauce is thick and bubbling Stir once halfway during cooking Stir in 50 g 20z grated cheese Pour the sauce over the cauliflower Top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs Cook on HIGH power for 1 2 mins or until cheese melts 38 Desserts Cakes Ingredients 150 g 502 self raising flour pinch of salt 50 g 202 caster sugar 50 g 20z suet 1 egg 150 ml pt milk 30 ml 2 tbsp jam or golden syrup Optional add 1 tbsp of sultanas to dry ingredients Ingredients 15 ml 1tbsp golden syrup 2 pineapple slices drained 2 glac cherries 50 g 20z margarine 50 g 20z caster sugar 1 egg 50 g 202 self raising flour 15 ml 1tbsp milk Ingredients 75g 3 oz self raising flour 3 ml Ztsp baking powder 3 ml tsp mixed spice 25 g 10z butter 1 egg 30 ml 2tbsp treacle 60 ml 4 tbsp stout 15 ml 1tbsp rum or brandy 200 g 70z mincemeat 25 g 10z apple grated 75 g 30z currants 25 g 10z chopped nuts Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding Serves 4 Dish 1 litre 2 pt pudding basin 1 In a mixing bowl sift together the flour and salt Stir in the sugar and suet Make a well in the centre and add beaten egg and milk Mix to a soft dropping consistency Put the jam in the base of the greased pudding basin and pour pudding mixture over Cook on HIGH power for 6 7 mins until firm Individual Pine
38. le you to program the best heating time Microwave symbol in your oven Weight Power Time to Instructions Quantity Level Select approx Guidelines BREAD Precooked Fresh N B Breads reheated by Microwave will have a soft base HIGH 25 30 secs Croissants 4 HIGH 45 50 secs Place on microwave safe plate on 1 HIGH 10 secs turntable Do not cover Rolls 4 HIGH 20 secs CANNED BEANS PASTA Baked Beans Ravioli in 200 g HIGH 2 3 mins Place in a microwave safe bowl sauce 420g HIGH 4 5 mins Cover and place on turntable Stir Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce 200 g HIGH 2 3 mins halfway CANNED SOUPS Cream of Tomato 400 g HIGH 3 4 mins Place in a microwave safe bowl Minestrone 400g HIGH 2 3 mins Cover and place pn turntable CANNED PUDDINGS 425g HIGH 3 3 mins Creamed Rice Place in a microwave safe bowl 624 g HIGH 9 mins Cover and place on turntable Sponge Pudding 310g HIGH 2 mins CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS Overheating may cause pudding to ignite Slice 150g HIGH 20 30 secs Place in a microwave safe dish Small 450 g HIGH 1772 mins Cover and place on turntable Medium 900 g HIGH 2 3 mins DRINKS COFFEE 1 mug 235 ml HIGH 2 mins Place in a microwave safe mug on turntable Stir before during and after 2 mugs 470 ml HIGH 3 mins reheating DRINKS MILK 1 mug 235 ml HIGH 1 2 mins Place in a microwave safe mug on turntable Stir
39. major credit and debit cards accepted Ensure you quote the correct model number 11 Parts of Your Oven Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass Turntable in place Only use the Glass Turntable specifically designed for this oven Do not substitute with any other Glass Turntable If Glass Turntable is hot allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water 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 External Air Vents 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 Ib 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 Glass Turntable The glass turntable and roller ring are the only accessories used for Microwave Cooking Door Safety See through Lock System Oven
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41. not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling please take these products to desig nated collection points where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis Alternatively in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could oth erwise arise from inappropriate waste handling Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legis lation For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal C Pursuant to the directive 2004 108 EC article 9 2 Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Service Europe a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15 22525 Hamburg F R Germany Manufactured for Panasonic Corporation by GMMEAM No 6 Yong A
42. nue to conduct to the centre thus eliminating cold spots See page 11 and 18 13 14 15 16 17 14 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 Before use check that utensils containers are suitable for use in microwave ovens See pages 13 14 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 22 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 Maximum Weight on Turntable The maximum weight that can be placed on
43. oked 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 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 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 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 ie it is a rest time which allows the heat in the food to conti
44. rters reduce 2nd cooking time to 10 14 mins on LOW power or until well cooked through Stir halfway 35 Ingredients 225 g 802 pork fillet diced Sweet amp Sour Sauce 15 ml 1tbsp oil 1 small carrot cut into matchsticks 1 spring onion thinly sliced small green pepper cut into strips 225 g 80z can pineapple chunks drained reserve juice 10 ml 2tsp soft brown sugar 5 ml 1tsp cornflour pinch garlic salt 5 ml 1tsp cider vinegar 10 ml 2tsp soy sauce 5 ml 1tsp tomato ketchup Ingredients 1 small onion diced 1 clove garlic crushed 5 ml 1tsp oil 200 g 7oz can chopped tomatoes 15 ml 1tbsp tomato puree 5 ml 1tsp mixed herbs 225 g 80z minced beef salt and pepper Ingredients 50 g 20z creamed coconut 45 ml 3tbsp crunchy peanut butter 45 ml 3tbsp lemon juice 30 ml 2tbsp soy sauce large pinch of chilli powder 150 ml 4pt water 2 chicken breast fillets skinned 15 ml 1tbsp vegetable oil 1 garlic clove crushed 3 ml tsp ground turmeric 3 ml Ztsp five spice powder 3 ml tsp coriander seeds 3 ml tsp cumin seeds Pork with Sweet amp Sour Sauce Serves 2 Dish small casserole 1 2 Savoury Mince Place pork in dish cover and cook on LOW power for 7 9 mins or until juices run clear Place oil carrot onion and green pepper in a bowl Cover and cook on HIGH power for 2 3 mins or until vegetables are tender Mix half the rese
45. rved juice with the remaining ingredients except pineapple Cover and cook on HIGH power for 2 3 mins or until clear and thickened Stir halfway Add the sauce to the vegetables Stir in the pineapple Mix well Cook on HIGH power for 1 min or until heated through Spoon over cooked pork Reheat for 1 2 mins on HIGH power or until piping hot Serves 2 Dish 1 5 litre 3pt casserole dish 1 2 3 Chicken Satay Place onion garlic and oil in casserole cover and cook on HIGH power for 2 3 mins or until soft Place all other ingredients in casserole Stir well Cover and cook on HIGH power for 4 mins then LOW power for 15 20 mins or until the meat is cooked Serves 2 Dish 4 wooden skewers shallow dish 1 For the serving sauce Crumble 25 g 102 of creamed coconut into a large jug Add the peanut butter 15 ml 1tbsp of the lemon juice 15 ml 1tbsp of the soy sauce the chilli powder and 150 ml 4pt water Cook on HIGH power for 3 4 mins or until the sauce boils and thickens stirring frequently Turn into a serving bowl Cut the chicken into small chunks and place in a bowl Put the remaining creamed coconut lemon juice and soy sauce into a blender or food processor Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth Pour over the chicken Cover and marinate in the fridge for 2 3 hours or overnight Thread the chicken onto wooden skewers Place in a shallow dish co
46. s HIGH 2 3 mins Add 1 cup of water or milk Stir halfway 2 servings 1 cup oats HIGH 4 5 mins Add 2 cups of water or milk Stir halfway RICE Place in a large microwave safe bowl 3 litre 6 pint Basmati 250g LOW 10 11 mins Use 600 ml 1 pt to 800 ml 1 pt boiling water Cover and place on Easycook White 250g HIGH 10 11 mins turntable POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave If unsure return to oven Foods will still require a STAND TIME especially if they cannot be stirred The denser the food the longer the stand time 32 Cooking Charts Food Weight Power ijiTime to Select Instructions Guidelines Quantity Level approx SAUSAGES from raw CAUTION HOT FAT Remove dish with care Thick 240 g 4 _ HIGH 2 3 mins Place on microwave safe plate or microwave rack Cover and place on Thin 110 g 4 HIGH 1 2 mins turntable FRESH VEGETABLES Place in shallow microwave safe dish Green Beans 450 g HIGH 6 7 mins Beetroot 450 g HIGH 8 10 mins Broccoli Cauliflower florets 450 g HIGH 7 8 mins Brussel Sprouts 450 g HIGH 7 8 mins Cabbage sliced 450g HIGH 6 8 mins Add 90 ml 6 tbsp water Cover and Carrots Leeks 450 g HIGH 6 7 mins place on turntable Corn on the Cob 450 g HIGH 6 8 mins Courgettes Mange Tout 450g HIGH 3 4 mins Peas 450 g HIGH 3 5 mins Potatoes boiled 450
47. skins These must be pierced using a fork before cooking to prevent bursting 6 Liquids Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode 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 e Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling therefore care should be taken when handling the container 7 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 8 Deep Fat Frying Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your oven 9 10 11 12 Important Information Read Carefully Meat Thermometer Use a meat thermometer to check the degree of cooking of joints and poultry only when meat has been removed from the microwave If underco
48. sliced 4 chicken quarters skinned 300 ml 2 pt hot chicken stock 300 g 11 oz can tomatoes salt and pepper 30 ml 2 tbsp cornflour Lamb in a Spicy Cream and Almond Sauce Serves 4 Dish Large casserole dish 1 2 Chicken Casserole Mix together the garlic ginger almonds and water to make a thick paste Place the cardamon pods cloves cinnamon onion and oil in the casserole dish cook on HIGH power for 3 mins Add the lamb and cook for 4 mins on HIGH power or until light brown in colour Stir halfway Stir in the rest of the spices the almond mixture cream salt and pepper Cover and cook on LOW power for about 35 40 mins or until the meat is tender Stir the casserole 2 3 times during the cooking time Remove the whole cardamon pods cloves and cinnamon before serving with rice or other vegetables Serves 4 Dish 3 litre 6 pt casserole 1 N B Place vegetables and butter in dish Cover and cook on HIGH power for 4 6 mins or until soft Place chicken on top of vegetables cover with stock and tomatoes and add salt and pepper to taste Cover and cook on HIGH power for 4 mins then LOW power for 30 35 mins or until well cooked through Mix cornflour with a little water Remove chicken from casserole skim off excess fat and stir in cornflour paste Cook on HIGH power for 2 mins Serve chicken with sauce poured over If diced boneless breast is used in place of the qua
49. supply by pulling out the plug or operating a circuit breaker f the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified 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 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 Qualified service person Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode Warning Do not place this oven near an electric or gas cooker range 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 For Countertop use Oven must be placed on a flat stable surface 85cm above the floor with rear of oven placed against a back wall If one side of the oven is placed flush to a wall the other side or top must not be blocked Allow 15cm of space on the top of the oven
50. t Power Time to Select a freee Quantity Level approx Instructions Guidelines BACON from raw 2 3 or 30 40 Place on microwave safe rack or plate Rashers 130 g 4 HIGH secs per rasher on turntable BEANS amp PULSES should be pre soaked except lentils Use 600 ml 1 pt boiling water in a Chick Peas 2250 eerte any ea rare n ari LOW 35 40 mins large bowl Cover and place on Lentils 225 g Low 10 13mins rmtable HIGH 13 mins Use 600 ml 1 pt boiling water in a large Red Kidney Beans 225g eee eee bowl Cover Must boil for at least 12 LOW 30 35 mins minutes to destroy toxic enzymes BEEF Joints from raw Caution Hot fat Remove dish with care Medium 7 12 mins per MEDIUM 450g 1 Ib Place on upturned saucer in microwave safe dish or rack on turntable Cover and turn halfway Drain off fat during cooking CHICKEN from raw Caution Hot fat Remove dish with care Breasts boneless 500 g LOW 10 12 mins Place on microwave safe rack or plate Drumsticks 450 g 4 LOW 10 mins Cover and place on turntable Quarters 700 g 2 LOW 16 17 mins 8 9 mins Place on upturned saucer breast side down Whole HIGH per 450 g in microwave safe dish Cover Cover and 1 Ib place on turntable EGGS Poached Water Place in a small bowl and heat for 1st E cooking time ES 9 Add egg medium sized Water Pierce
51. t 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 Unpacking your oven 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 Guarantee Your receipt is your guarantee please keep safely Cord If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified 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 Placement of your oven 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 at one side the other being open 15cm clear over the top 10cm at the rear 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 This o
52. t only The oven determines the Microwave power level then the cooking time automatically Select the category of food and then just enter the weight The weight is entered in grams j AR gt A M p gt Cook Up Down Start e Select desired program e Set Weight using the Up and e Press Start by pressing the pad The Down pads If the up down pad program number will is pressed and held the weight appear in the display will increase decrease rapidly Guidelines for Use The Auto Weight Programs are designed to take the guesswork out of reheating or cooking your food They must ONLY be used for the foods described and within the weight range recommended To allow for some variations that occur in food check that food is thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving Auto Weight Reheat Programs 2 1 Reheat Curry Meal 200 800g This program is for reheating a curry convenience meal that can be stirred Foods must be in a suitable single section microwaveable container and have the film pierced Place on turntable press the Auto Reheat pad once Enter the weight then press START Stir halfway Allow to stand for 1 minute Ensure that the food is piping hot Stir the food before serving 2 Reheat Chinese Meal 200 500g This program is for reheating a chinese style convenience meal that can be stirred Foods must be in a suitable single section microwaveable container and have the film pierced Press the Auto Reheat pad
53. tural yoghurt 50 g 20z mushrooms sliced 2 tomatoes peeled and chopped 150 ml 4pt hot water 25 g 10z cashew nuts 225 g 80z cooked basmati rice Garnish hard boiled egg slices and coriander leaves Cream of Mushroom Soup Serves 4 Dish large bowl 1 Place the butter and chopped onion in a large bowl Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins or until soft Add the stock mushrooms and bouquet garni Cover and cook on HIGH power for 11 13 mins or until mushrooms are soft Remove the bouquet garni and blend until smooth Mix the cornflour with a little of the milk then stir in remaining milk Add to the mushroom mixture Cover and cook on HIGH power for 4 5 mins or until thickened Season and serve with cream swirled on top Macaroni Cheese with Courgettes and Bacon Dish 20 cm 8 casserole 1 2 3 Lentil Biryani Serves 2 Cover and cook macaroni in 450 ml apt boiling water on HIGH power for 8 mins or until soft Drain Place courgettes and bacon in a bowl Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 4 mins or until soft Drain Place the butter in a large jug Cook on HIGH power for 40 50 secs Stir in the flour and cook for 30 40 secs on HIGH power Gradually add milk stir well and cook on HIGH power for 4 4 mins or until the sauce is thick and bubbling Stir frequently Add mustard and cheese Mix in the macaroni courgettes and bacon Season and pour into a casserole dish sprinkle ov
54. twice Enter the weight Press START Stir halfway Allow to stand for 1 minute Ensure food is piping hot Stir again before serving Important Note for Auto Weight reheat programs curry chinese style and pasta meals 1 Large pieces of fish meat in a thin sauce may require longer cooking 2 These programs are not suitable for foods that cannot be stirred 3 Meals in bowl shaped containers will need extra cooking time 26 Auto Weight Reheat Programs 3 Reheat Pasta Meal 200 800g This program is for reheating a pasta style convenience meal that can be stirred Foods must be in a suitable single section microwaveable container and have the film pierced Place on turntable press the Auto Reheat pad three times Enter the weight then press START Stir halfway Allow to stand for 1 minute Ensure that the food is piping hot Stir the food before serving Important Note for Auto Weight reheat programs curry chinese style and pasta meals 1 Large pieces of fish meat in a thin sauce may require longer cooking 2 These programs are not suitable for foods that cannot be stirred 3 Meals in bowl shaped containers will need extra cooking time Auto Weight Cook Programs 4 1 Cook Jacket Potatoes 200 1000g To cook jacket potatoes choose medium sized potatoes 200 250g 7 90z Wash and dry and prick with a fork several times Arrange around edge of turntable Press Auto Cook pad once Enter weight Press START DO N
55. uto Weight Reheat Programs 5 Auto Weight Cook Programs 6 Auto Weight Defrost Pad 7 Timer Clock Pad 8 Weight Selection Pads 9 Stop Cancel Pad Before Cooking one press clears your instructions During Cooking one press temporarily stops the cooking program Another press cancels all your instructions and the time of day will appear in the display 10 Start Pad 11 Door Release Pad The Design of your control panel may vary from the panel displayed depending on colour but the function of the pads are the same General Guidelines STANDING TIME Dense foods e g meat jacket potatoes and cakes require standing time inside or outside of the oven after cooking to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the centre completely Wrap meat joints and jacket potatoes in aluminium foil while standing Meat joints need approx 10 15 minutes jacket potatoes 5 minutes Other foods such as plated meals vegetables fish etc require 2 5 minutes standing If food is not cooked after standing time return to the oven and cook for additional time After defrosting food standing time should also be allowed See pages 17 19 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 MOISTURE CONTENT Many fresh foods e g vegetables and fruit var
56. ven is intended for household countertop use only It is not intended for built in use or for use inside a cupboard 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 until it has cooled 3 4 Do not use outdoors 5 This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system Using your oven 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 Ensure that children do not touch the hot outer casing after operation of the oven 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 3 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 concearning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they
57. ver with any remaining marinade and cook covered on HIGH power for 5 7 mins or until cooked turn and baste frequently Serve hot with the sauce for dipping 36 ARRANGING Thin fillets of fish i e plaice should be rolled up prior to cooking to avoid overcooking on the thinner outside edge and tail Fish steaks should be arranged in a circle thicker part to the outside Cover with cling film or lid Fish Liauip Fresh fish should always be sprinkled with 30ml 2tbsp of water lemon juice or white wine When cooking Frozen fish add liquid as above for even cooking Do not sprinkle salt onto fish before cooking as this may make the fish dry Noise During cooking popping sounds may be heard This is due to moisture trapped between the flesh particularly with oily fish such as salmon and mackerel This can be minimised when cooking the fish if the skin and flesh is pierced several times with a cocktail stick Ingredients 25 g 1 oz butter 1 clove garlic crushed 1 small onion finely chopped 15 ml 1tbsp plain flour 15 ml 1tbsp curry powder grated rind and juice of 1 2 lemon 300 ml 2pt hot fish stock 25 g 10z sultanas 10 ml 2tsp tomato puree 30 ml 2tbsp sweet chutney 450 g 1lb haddock skinned and chopped salt and pepper 75 g 30z creamed coconut Ingredients 450 g 1 Ib smoked haddock 30 ml 2tbsp lemon juice 15 ml 1tbsp oil 1 large onion sliced 600 g 1lb 5
58. y 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 17 DENSITY Porous airy foods heat more quickly than dense heavy foods CLING FILM Cling film 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 film 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 escape Eggs potatoes apples sausages etc will all need to be pierced before cooking DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOIL EGGS IN THEIR SHELLS COVERING Cover foods with microwave cling film or a lid Cover fish vegetables casseroles soups Do not cover cakes sauces jacket potatoes or pastry items General Guidelines SHAPE Even shapes cook evenly Food cooks better by microwave when in a round container rather than square 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 and 8 C before cooking LIQUIDS All liquids must be stirr
59. yolk and white T cet at i Aci ile ee Bll oh oi etd a ae Ra eh oy e Cover Cook for 2nd cooking time Eggs 2 Hich BORE Then leave to stand for 1 min EGGS Scrambled HIGH 25 secs Add 1 tbsp of milk for each egg used 1Egg a HIGH 20secs Beat eggs milk and knob of butter together HIGH 45 secs Cook for 1st cooking time then stir ibe lr ae re Cook for 2nd cooking time then stand 2 Eggs HIGH 35 secs for 1 min POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave If unsure return to oven Foods will still require a STAND TIME especially if they cannot be stirred The denser the food the longer the stand time 31 Cooking Charts Weight Power Time to Select i TRE Food Quantity approx Instructions Guidelines FISH FROZEN from raw HIGH 4 mins Haddock Fillets 980 G 4 emia o aa i Place in microwave safe dish Add 30 ml NED 4 5 mins of liquid Cover and place on turntable Whole 450 g 2 HIGH 8 10 mins DEFROST 44mins Place bag sauce side down ona Boil in the Bag 170 g 1 rest 2 mins microwave safe plate Slash top of bag iow 1 5 mins with a knife FRUIT Peel slice chop into even sized pieces Place in shall ow microwave safe dish Apples Rhubarb stewed 450 g HIGH 44 8 mins Only half fill dish Cover Stir halfway E bani Add 30 ml 2 tbsp of water Only half fill a a i 490 9 HIGH Bann dish Cover and pl
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