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Model Numbers: 

NN-GD469M  

NN-GD459W

Operating Instructions and Cookery Book

Microwave and Grill Oven 

Important Safety Instructions - Before operating this oven, 

please read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference.

Summary of Contents for Inverter NN-GD469M

Page 1: ...NN GD469M NN GD459W Operating Instructions and Cookery Book Microwave and Grill Oven Important Safety Instructions Before operating this oven please read these instructions carefully and keep for fut...

Page 2: ...4 of this book ALWAYS check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening the door and after checking the progress of the foods press START to continue the cooking time Failure to...

Page 3: ...to recipes and cooking in your microwave Alternatively write to the address below or contact us on line at test kitchen panasonic co uk Or visit our website at www cooking corner co uk The Microwave T...

Page 4: ...YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to...

Page 5: ...eep safely 3 Cord If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard N B The applia...

Page 6: ...sed for rust protection to be burned off CAUTION Grill element and oven will be hot NEVER OPERATE THE OVEN EMPTY AS THIS WILL DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE Apart from in point 6 above or when pre heating the P...

Page 7: ...ft 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 8 It is occasionally necessary to remo...

Page 8: ...res and accessories These may be ordered direct on line at www panasonic co uk or by telephoning the Customer Care Centre 0844 8443868 Most major credit and debit cards accepted Ensure you quote the c...

Page 9: ...and roller ring are the only accessories used for Microwave Cooking 8 The metal Grill Rack and Panacrunch Pan provided must ONLY be used as directed for Grilling and Combination cooking Never use them...

Page 10: ...ating 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 bottle...

Page 11: ...s 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 atte...

Page 12: ...hrough the cooking containers to be absorbed by the water molecules in the food all foods contain water to a more or lesser extent IMPORTANT NOTES How microwaves cook food The dish used to cook or reh...

Page 13: ...nside or outside of the oven after cooking to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the centre completely MEAT JOINTS Stand 15 mins wrapped in aluminium foil JACKET POTATOES Stand 5 mins wrapped in...

Page 14: ...s are to the outside Starting temperature The colder the food the longer it takes to heat up Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature Food temperature should be between...

Page 15: ...day glazed china porcelain or ceramic plates bowls mugs and cups can be used if they are heat resistant Fine bone china should only be used for reheating for short periods Do not use dishes with a met...

Page 16: ...can be used to line the base of dishes and to cover fatty foods e g bacon rashers to stop splattering White paper plates can be used for SHORT RE HEATING TIMES on MICROWAVE only Wicker wood straw bask...

Page 17: ...me of day will appear in the display 12 Start Pad Press to start operating the oven If during cooking the door is opened or Stop Cancel Pad is pressed once Start Pad has to be pressed again to continu...

Page 18: ...s appear in the display window whilst operating the oven in demonstration mode This is to confirm that there is no microwave power produced and it is safe to use the oven without any food To select th...

Page 19: ...ing There are 6 different microwave power levels available Selecting Microwave Power Level N B 1 To reset time of day repeat step 1 through to step 3 2 The clock will keep the time of day as long as t...

Page 20: ...ay Pad Set Delay time using the Time Weight Dial max 9hrs An H will appear in the display to denote hours Set the complete cooking program by entering power level and time required Press Start Pad Del...

Page 21: ...ds reheated or cooked by MICROWAVE only are normally covered with a lid or cling film unless otherwise stated Two stage cooking eg High power 10 minutes followed by Simmer power 20 minutes Select High...

Page 22: ...the weight of the food The weight must be programmed in grams The weight starts from the minimum weight for each category 1 Bread 2 Meat Items 3 Meat Joints 1 Bread Program Bread and rolls Turn at bee...

Page 23: ...layer It is not necessary to cover the foods The CHAOS Theory principle is used in Auto Weight defrost programs to give you a quick and more even defrost The CHAOS system uses a random sequence of pu...

Page 24: ...osted before the outside starts to cook For this reason a defrost program alternates between a defrost power and a standing time The name for this type of defrost is cyclic and during the standing sta...

Page 25: ...n a single layer 5 Shielding prevents food cooking It is essential when defrosting chickens and joints of meat The outside thaws out first so protect wings breast fat with smooth pieces of aluminium f...

Page 26: ...5 mins 10 mins Minced Beef 500g 1lb 2oz 16 17 mins Place in a suitable dish Break up and turn 3 4 times 15 mins Stewing Steak 500g 1lb 2oz 12 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single layer Break up...

Page 27: ...layer Turn twice Shield thin edges 10 mins 10 mins Fish Steaks 100g 4oz 250g 9oz 400g 14oz 3 4mins 6 7 mins 10 12 mins Place in a suitable dish Turn Place in a suitable dish Separate if necessary and...

Page 28: ...is normal Always clean the oven after using the GRILL and before using microwave or Combination Never cover foods when grilling Most foods require turning halfway during cooking When turning food ope...

Page 29: ...90 minutes Press Start Pad Press this pad until the power you require appears in the display window N B It is not possible to set high power or defrost power in combination mode Select Grill Power Pr...

Page 30: ...n cooking The metal Grill Rack is designed to be used for Combination and Grilling Never attempt to use any other metal accessory except those provided with the oven Place a heatproof dish underneath...

Page 31: ...metal dishes or tins as the microwaves will not penetrate the food evenly For home made savoury recipes e g Cottage Pie Lasagne place in heatproof dish and place dish directly on the turntable Superma...

Page 32: ...ional oven Your Panasonic Panacrunch Pan works by absorbing microwave energy and transferring this as heat to crisp the base of the food The microwave oven then heats up the food directly and browns t...

Page 33: ...abrasive cleaning substances or scouring pads as this will damage the surface of the pan The pan is dishwasher safe Select the desired program and place the Panacrunch Pan in the oven directly on the...

Page 34: ...is thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving Auto weight cook programs Select the desired Auto Weight Program by pressing the Auto Weight program pads Enter the weight by turning the Time Weigh...

Page 35: ...z 800g 1 lb 12oz 1 Fresh Chicken Pieces Press Once 200g 7oz 1000g 2lb 2oz 2 Chilled Crispy Top Press Twice 300g 11oz 600g 1 lb 5oz 1 Jacket Potatoes Press Once 200g 7oz 1500g 3lb 5oz 2 Frozen Potato P...

Page 36: ...eight Cook program once Enter the weight Press START M 1 Fresh Vegetables To cook FRESH fish Shield the thinner portions Place in a shallow container on Glass Turntable Add 15ml 1tbsp liquid Cover wit...

Page 37: ...ce the potatoes around the edge of the pan Enter total weight press START DO NOT COVER For reheating and browning frozen cooked purchased savoury dishes eg Lasagne or Shepherds Pie Remove any lid or c...

Page 38: ...and press start DO NOT COVER DO NOT TURN This program is not suitable for streaky bacon 5 Reheat Pastry C For reheating chilled NOT frozen precooked pastry items eg meat or vegetable pies sausage roll...

Page 39: ...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 inst...

Page 40: ...g before consuming to avoid burning your mouth CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS AND LIQUIDS CAUTION Take great care when reheating these items See Page 8 Do not leave unattended Do not add extra alcohol BABIES BOTT...

Page 41: ...ce on micro safe plate on glass turntable Do not cover Place pan directly on glass turntable CANNED PASTA Ravioli 400g HIGH Micro 3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover Place on glass turntable an...

Page 42: ...f bowl cover and place on glass turntable Peas mushy 140g HIGH Micro 1 min Place in a heatproof bowl and cover Place on glass turntable and stir halfway 300g HIGH Micro 2 2 1 2 mins Place in a heatpro...

Page 43: ...old Milk 235ml HIGH Micro 1 1 2 2 mins Place in a heatproof mug on glass turntable Stir halfway and after reheating 1 Jug Cold Milk 568ml 1 pt HIGH Micro 4 mins Place in a heatproof jug on glass turnt...

Page 44: ...able Take out of foil case Sweet Pancakes x 2 120g HIGH Micro 40 secs Place on micro safe plate on glass turntable Spotted Dick Sponge puddings Chilled 120g HIGH Micro 50 60 secs Pierce film lid and p...

Page 45: ...Carrot and Swede Mash 500g HIGH Micro 4 5 mins Pierce lid and place on glass turntable Stir halfway Onion Bhajis Samosas 300g Pre heat Panacrunch GRILL 1 WARM Micro 8 mins Place pan directly on glass...

Page 46: ...proof plate on glass turntable Place pan directly on glass turntable Place pan directly on glass turntable Place pan directly on glass turntable Place pan directly on glass turntable Quiche 175g 400g...

Page 47: ...with care Rashers 228 g 6 HIGH Micro Or 4 6 mins or 45 secs per rasher Place on micro safe rack or plate on glass turntable and cover with kitchen towel to minimise splatter GRILL 1 8 10 mins Place o...

Page 48: ...12 mins to destroy toxic enzymes Split Yellow peas 250g HIGH Micro then SIMMER Micro 10 mins then 30 mins Use 600 ml 1pt boiling water in a large bowl Cover and place on glass turntable 10 Bean Mix 25...

Page 49: ...hicken legs 1 0 kg MEDIUM Micro Or GRILL 1 WARM 15 mins 35 mins Place in shallow dish Cover and place on glass turntable Place in shallow dish on glass turntable Drumsticks Thighs 500g 4 MEDIUM Micro...

Page 50: ...MEDIUM Micro 3 mins 1 min soft 1 min 20 secs firmer 4 eggs 400ml water HIGH Micro then MEDIUM Micro 5 mins 1 min 20 mins soft 1 min 30 secs firmer EGGS Scrambled Use microwave safe bowl 1 egg HIGH Mic...

Page 51: ...MEDIUM Micro or GRILL 1 SIMMER Micro 4 mins 9 10 mins Place in shallow dish Add 30 ml of liquid Cover and place on glass turntable Place in shallow dish on glass turntable Breaded Scampi Scallops 200...

Page 52: ...ins Place pan directly on glass turntable Turn halfway Fish Fingers 125g 4 250g 8 Pre heat Panacrunch GRILL 1 Medium Micro Pre heat Panacrunch GRILL 1 Medium Micro 3 1 2 4 mins 4 5 mins Place pan dire...

Page 53: ...turntable Plums poached 400g HIGH Micro 8 mins Add 300 ml 1 2 pt of water Only half fill dish Cover and place on glass turntable Plums stewed 500g HIGH Micro 6 7 mins Add 15ml 1tbsp water Cover and p...

Page 54: ...ml 1 pint boiling water Add 15 ml oil Cover place on glass turntable and stir halfway Lasagne 250g HIGH Micro 11 mins Use 550ml 1 pint boiling water Add 15 ml oil Cover place on glass turntable Lingui...

Page 55: ...halfway 4 servings 100g oats 550ml 1pt milk HIGH Micro 6 1 2 7 mins Place bowl on glass turntable and stir halfway POTATO PRODUCTS part cooked FROZEN Croquettes 300g Pre heat Panacrunch GRILL 1 LOW M...

Page 56: ...g water Cover place on glass turntable and stir halfway Long Grain White 250g HIGH Micro 8 9 mins Use 550 ml 1pt boiling water Cover place on glass turntable and stir halfway SAUSAGES from raw CAUTION...

Page 57: ...and place on glass turntable Leeks sliced 400g 4 HIGH Micro 7 mins Add 3tbsp 45ml water Cover and place on glass turntable Mushrooms whole 250g HIGH Micro 3 mins Add 3tbsp 45ml water Cover and place o...

Page 58: ...8 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable Turn 1 2 way Beans broad 200g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 30 ml 2tbsp water Cover and place on glass turntable Beans green 250g HIGH Micro 5 6 mins Add 30 ml 2t...

Page 59: ...thirds of the original cooking time ie 30 mins on MEDIUM Micro for 4 servings will become 15 20 mins on MEDIUM Micro for 2 servings Using recipes from other books The best way to convert a family fav...

Page 60: ...ches on GRILL 1 for 10 12 mins turning halfway until soft and evenly cooked with a golden skin 4 Put the cr me fr iche into a bowl stir in the mushroom antipasto and cook on HIGH Micro for 2 3 mins un...

Page 61: ...the potato is tender Stir half way 3 Stir in the milk and fish Cover and cook on HIGH Micro for 4 5 mins or until the fish is cooked Remove the bay leaf and season to taste Serve immediately Creamy Co...

Page 62: ...z olive oil 15 ml 1 tbsp white wine vinegar pinch caster sugar 15 ml 1 tbsp cr me fr iche 15 ml 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 5 ml 1 tsp Dijon mustard 100 g 4 oz stilton crumbled 1 gem lettuce shredded...

Page 63: ...th smooth pieces of tin foil secured with cocktail sticks 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...

Page 64: ...or 20 mins or until crisp and brown Turn halfway Repeat with remaining fish Ingredients 350 g 12 oz potatoes 25 g 1 oz butter 1 small onion finely chopped 200 g 7 oz can tuna drained 1 egg hardboiled...

Page 65: ...Plaice Provencale Serves 4 Dish Large Bowl large shallow rectangular dish 1 Place the butter onions and garlic in bowl Cover and cook on HIGH Micro for 3 4 mins or until softened 2 Add the courgettes...

Page 66: ...redients 1 green pepper cut into chunks 350 g 12 oz cod or huss cubed 16 button mushrooms 8 cherry tomatoes 1 small can baby sweetcorn Marinade 1 2 small onion grated 60 ml 4 tbsp olive oil 60 ml 4 tb...

Page 67: ...ves 4 Dish Bowl 24cm 9 round gratin dish 1 Chop the onion and garlic Place with butter in a large bowl and soften on HIGH Micro for 3 4 mins Add the flour and pour in the wine and milk gradually Stir...

Page 68: ...c joints of meat place the joint onto the rack of a microwave roasting set and cover with a dome lid Alternatively use a large shallow dish and place the joint on an upturned saucer and cover with cli...

Page 69: ...chieved Ingredients 500 g 1 lb 2 oz braising steak cubed 2 large onions sliced thinly 1 clove garlic crushed 30 ml 2 tbsp seasoned flour 15 ml 1 tbsp brown sugar 300 ml 1 2 pt hot beef stock 300 ml 1...

Page 70: ...shed 5 ml 1 tsp ground turmeric 5 ml 1 tsp five spice powder 5 ml 1 tsp coriander seeds 5 ml 1 tsp cumin seeds Chicken Satay Serves 4 Dish Jug 4 8 wooden skewers large shallow dish Oven Accessory glas...

Page 71: ...f meat cover and cook on HIGH Micro for 10 mins then SIMMER Micro for 60 mins or until meat is tender Remove plate 2 Mix flour salt and suet together Mix to a firm dough with cold water 3 Roll out 3 4...

Page 72: ...over cook for 7 8 minutes on High Micro or until soft drain 2 Stir the pesto into the potatoes and put aside to keep warm 3 Place oil and onion in a large bowl cook on HIGH Micro for 2 3 minutes to so...

Page 73: ...on SIMMER Micro until thickened 4 Swirl in the cr me fr iche and serve immediately Ingredients 25 g 1 oz butter 2 medium onions sliced 2 sticks celery trimmed and chopped 100 g 4 oz mushrooms sliced 4...

Page 74: ...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 lb boned lamb trimmed and cut into cubes 5 ml 1 tsp ground coriander 5 ml...

Page 75: ...z butter 2 leeks trimmed and finely sliced 200 g 7 oz risotto rice 100 g 4 oz frozen peas Finely shredded zest and juice 1 2 lemon Salt and pepper to taste 40 g 11 2 oz fresh Parmesan cheese 10 g 1 4...

Page 76: ...are tender and the liquid has evaporated 5 Add the lentil mixture and cashew nuts to the cooked rice and mix thoroughly Reheat on HIGH Micro if necessary Garnish and serve Ingredients 175 g 6 oz easyc...

Page 77: ...Mix the drained pasta with the mozzarella Place in a casserole dish Pour the sauce over the top Sprinkle with parmesan and cook on Combination GRILL 1 and SIMMER Micro for 4 5 mins until piping hot I...

Page 78: ...e and discard Add half of the cheese mixture stirring constantly until the cheese melts 4 Cook on HIGH Micro for 1 minute then stir in the rest of the cheese mixture 5 Return to the microwave and cook...

Page 79: ...e the courgettes prepare the broccoli and peas place in a bowl with 90 ml 6 tbsp of water and soften on HIGH Micro for 4 5 mins Drain Place in the pastry case with the asparagus and quartered tomatoes...

Page 80: ...75 g 6 oz quick cooking macaroni 40 g 11 2 oz butter 1 small onion finely chopped 100 g 4 oz bacon chopped 40 g 11 2 oz flour 600 ml 1 pt milk salt and pepper 5 ml 1 tsp french mustard 150 g 5 oz red...

Page 81: ...suitable size Use flat dishes not basins Always cover with microwave cling film or a lid Certain vegetables i e broccoli and asparagus should be arranged so that the tips are in the centre of the dis...

Page 82: ...te roughly chopped 1 yellow pepper roughly chopped 1 red pepper roughly chopped 2 large garlic cloves 397 g 14 oz can chopped tomatoes 2 5 ml 1 2 tsp caster sugar 30 ml 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil salt...

Page 83: ...pped 150 ml 1 4 pt hot vegetable stock salt and pepper to taste 300 ml 1 2 pt prepared tomato sauce 175 g 6 oz pre cooked lasagne 225 g 8 oz Mozzarella cheese Vegetable Lasagne Serves 4 6 Dish large b...

Page 84: ...med 90 ml 6 tbsp water 25 g 1 oz butter 25 g 1 oz flour 3 ml 1 2 tsp French mustard 300 ml 1 2 pt milk seasoning to taste Topping 75 g 3 oz grated cheese 15 ml 1 tbsp brown breadcrumbs Cauliflower Che...

Page 85: ...lli powder salt and pepper Vegetable Enchiladas Serves 4 Dish large bowl small bowl 20 x 25cm 8 x 10 shallow dish 1 Combine the green pepper onion garlic and oil in a bowl Cover and cook on HIGH Micro...

Page 86: ...i beans soaked overnight 15 ml 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 garlic clove crushed 1 yellow pepper chopped 10 ml 2 tsp caraway seeds lightly crushed 15 ml 1 tbsp paprika 397 g 14 oz can chopped tomatoes 175 g...

Page 87: ...caster sugar 300 ml 1 2 pt cold milk Creme Caramel Serves 4 Dish 15 cm 6 souffle dish 1 Put water and the 100 g 4 oz of sugar in a souffle dish Cook on HIGH Micro for 2 3 mins or until sugar has disso...

Page 88: ...2 Add sugar and stir until it has dissolved cooking for 1 minute at a time on HIGH Micro Continue to cook until liquid is foaming and bubbling 30 sec at a time on HIGH Micro 3 Slowly pour in the crea...

Page 89: ...iameter Deep pyrex dish greased 1 Melt butter on HIGH Micro for 1 2 mins or until melted Stir in biscuits and cinnamon Press into base of dish 2 Blend cream cheese and cottage cheese together until sm...

Page 90: ...s of using your microwave to make this traditional pudding is that it can be made the week before Christmas and stored in a cool dry place Do not attempt to make the pudding earlier than this since th...

Page 91: ...not leave wooden spoons in the sauce when cooking The wood may dry out and burn NEVER LEAVE metal spoons in the sauce Ingredients 30 g 1 oz butter 30 g 1 oz flour 600 ml 1 pt milk White Pouring Sauce...

Page 92: ...GH Micro for 10 secs Repeat 10 secs stages until sauce is thick and creamy 5 Season and serve immediately with salmon steaks or asparagus spears N B This sauce must not boil or eggs will curdle Ingred...

Page 93: ...cover your cakes cooked by microwave Dish size Always use the exact dish size stated in the fol lowing recipes otherwise cooking times and re sults will be affected Mixing beating Cakes cooked by mic...

Page 94: ...3 Pour into ring mould and cook on Combination GRILL 2 and LOW Micro for 7 8 mins or until firm Stand for 10 mins before turning out 4 Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth Gradually beat in icing...

Page 95: ...gredients 100 g 4 oz butter or margarine 100 g 4 oz golden syrup 100 g 4 oz black treacle 75 g 3 oz soft brown sugar 100 g 4 oz self raising flour 100 g 4 oz plain wholemeal flour 5 ml 1 tsp mixed spi...

Page 96: ...OUR MICROWAVE TO STERILIZE BABIES BOTTLES DO NOT SEAL PRESERVING JARS IN YOUR MICROWAVE Setting point To determine whether setting point is reached place a couple of drops of jam or marmalade on a col...

Page 97: ...nto the hot juice and cook uncovered on HIGH Micro for 10 mins until rind is tender stirring occasionally Stir in the sugar until dissolved 7 Cook on HIGH Micro for 8 mins covered Stir in the butter a...

Page 98: ...the oven by the air flow pattern in the oven There isn t an airtight seal to the air therefore steam can escape There are no microwaves in the air or steam The oven vents should never be blocked duri...

Page 99: ...his product correctly will help to save valuable resources and pre vent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling...

Page 100: ...ome Economists will provide friendly guidance on queries relating to recipes and cooking in your microwave Phone our customer care centre 0844 8443868 For service or spares Or order spares direct on l...

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