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NN-C2000W

Operating Guide and Cookbook

Microwave / Convection Oven

Summary of Contents for NN-C2000W

Page 1: ...NN C2000W Operating Guide and Cookbook Microwave Convection Oven ...

Page 2: ...oductory chapter I am sure you will be able to master the basic technique and thereby develop a firm understanding of your new oven This book includes recipes from starters to desserts Start experimenting now and enjoy the first class results you will achieve by using your new microwave convection oven Consultant Home Economist Kyla Italiano Fiona Campbell Panasonic Australia Pty Ltd P O Box 505 F...

Page 3: ...fety Lock 13 To Reheat by Micro Power and Time Setting 14 by Sensor Reheat Pad 22 To Defrost by Micro Power and Time Setting 14 17 by Turbo Defrost Pad 16 To Cook by Micro Power and Time Setting 14 on Grill 18 on Convection 19 on Combination Convection Microwave 20 by One Touch Cooking 22 To Set Standing Time 26 To Use Recipe Prompting 27 To Use Quick Min Pad 28 To Change the Cooking Time 28 Befor...

Page 4: ...ded for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision 11 Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance PRACTICAL HINTS 1 Before using CONVECTION COMBINATION or GRILL function for the first time wipe excessive oil off in oven cavity and operate the oven without food on Grill 1 for 20 minutes This will allow the oil that is used for protection t...

Page 5: ...is microwave oven is equipped with a cord having an earthing wire with an earthing plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and earthed WARNING Improper use of the earthing plug can result in a risk of electric shock Placement of Oven 1 The oven must be placed on a flat stable surface more than 85 cm above the floor For correct operation the oven must have sufficient...

Page 6: ...ay explode In addition the microwave oven cannot maintain the food at the correct canning temperature Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume 2 Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven 3 Do not boil eggs in their shell and whole hard boiled eggs unless otherwise stated in recipes Pressure will build up and the eggs will explode 4 Potatoes apples egg yolks whole sq...

Page 7: ...ware and Utensil Guide It is important to use correct containers when cooking in a microwave oven The following will help you to make the right selection How to Test a Container for Safe Microwave Oven Use Fill a 1 cup glass measure with water and place it in the microwave oven along with the container to be tested heat one minute on HIGH If the container is microwave oven safe it should remain co...

Page 8: ...revent splattering Do not attempt to deep fry in the browning dish or microwave oven as you cannot control the temperature of the oil Metal Metal cookware or utensils and those with metallic trim should NOT be used on microwave Since microwave energy is reflected by metal foods in metal containers will not cook evenly There is also the possibility of arcing Although metal utensils must be avoided ...

Page 9: ...kware Metal twist ties Oven cooking bag Paper towels and napkins Plastic defrosting rack Plastic dishes microwave safe non microwave safe Plastic wrap Straw wicker wood Thermometers microwave safe conventional Waxed paper Microwave for shielding yes no yes yes yes yes no no no yes yea yes yes no yes yes yes no yes Grill yes no no yes no no yes no yes yes no no no no no no no no yes no Convection y...

Page 10: ...e direction This is normal 6 Ceramic Tray can rotate in either direction Oven Window Door Safety Lock System Door Safety Lock System Roller Ring 1 Roller Ring and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent from excessive noise 2 Roller Ring must always be used together with Ceramic Tray for cooking Identification Plate The oven model number and serial number are recorded here Door Release ...

Page 11: ...w Start pad One tap allows oven to begin functioning If door is opened or STOP RESET pad is tapped once during oven operation START pad must again be pressed to restart oven Prompters When a pad is pressed a beep sound is heard and the corresponding letter or word s appear and roll across the screen If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard the unit does not or cannot accept the instruction As each...

Page 12: ...or Combination cooking Cook Navigator This feature allows you to guide you through the cooking process Once a pad has been selected the oven will prompt you the NEXT step until cooking starts Time Weight Start e g Temp MenuSelect Set the cooking temperature e g After pressing the Convection Bake pad or Select menu e g After pressing Auto Menu pad Set the cooking time e g After selecting the Micro ...

Page 13: ...ck Min Timer Clock More Less Sensor Reheat Auto Menu Temp MenuSelect Turbo Defrost Combination Convection Micro Power Grill Stop Reset NN C2000W Recipe Prompting Time Weight 2Level Convection MICROCOMB C CONV GRILL MIN SEC 2 Press Open the door and place the food on Ceramic Tray in the oven Then close the door 4 Set Time 5 Press 3 Select Power Level e g HIGH power Press once Continue pressing for ...

Page 14: ...Start Grill Enter time of day Max 12 59 3 x press To Set Display 3 x press To Cancel Display For preheating Combination Recipe Prompting Select Desired Food Category Auto Menu 1 9 19 20 For preheating Start Place food in the oven For Cooking Sensor Reheat Set weight Timer Set Desired Cooking Programme Time Weight Start Time Weight Start For Cooking Time Weight Start Time Weight Start Start Start S...

Page 15: ...ss 3 times To Set Display Stop Reset Colon or time of day will reappear Press 3 times To Cancel Display This feature allows you to prevent operation of the oven by a young child however the door will open You can set Child Lock when colon or time of day is displayed Operation Guide on the Screen To assist you in programming your oven the following operation will appear on the screen When you becom...

Page 16: ...ring Micro Power You can select different power levels for cooking foods at different speeds refer to the chart below Ceramic Tray 2 Set Cooking Time HIGH up to 30 minutes Others up to 1 hour 30 minutes Time can be entered 10 second intervals up to 5 mins then 1 min intervals Refer to page 17 Power Level HIGH DEFROST MED HIGH MEDIUM MED LOW LOW Power 1000 W 270 W 600 W 440 W 250 W 100 W No ofTaps ...

Page 17: ...n HIGH MEDIUM Approx Time in minutes 15 20 sec 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 1 2 5 7 5 7 4 6 3 4 5 7 6 7 6 7 14 16 8 10 8 10 5 7 6 8 3 5 2 3 3 5 Instruction Do not let bread get hot or it will become rubbery and dry out Remove whole loaf from original wrapper Place on paper towel to absorb moisture Remove from container Defrost on plate Place onto paper towel lined plate Defrost on paper lined plate Stand 2...

Page 18: ...g Weight can be entered 0 1 kg intervals The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate 3 Press Defrosting time appears in the display window and begins to count down Turbo Defrost This feature allows you to defrost meat poultry and seafood by weight Use of Accessory Ceramic Tray 1 Press NOTES 1 Stand time or power level may be programmed after Turbo Defr...

Page 19: ...e charts are for thoroughly frozen foods i e at least 24 hours in freezer maintained at 18 C or lower Defrosting Technique 1 Remove from wrapper and set on a roasting rack in a dish on Ceramic Tray 2 On Turbo Defrost the oven will beep during defrosting At the beep Turn over all meat poultry fish and shellfish Break apart stewing meat chicken pieces and minced meat Separate chops and hamburger pat...

Page 20: ...ectly in the oven before preheating 2 If the oven door is not opened after the completion of preheating the oven will maintain the selected Grill Power for 30 minutes After 30 minutes the oven will shut off automatically and revert to the time of day 3 If preheating is not required for the food you are cooking eliminate step 2 Ceramic Tray High Rack There are two Grill settings available Grill 1 H...

Page 21: ...by hours and minutes until only 1H 00 1 hour remains The display then counts down by minutes and seconds Ceramic Tray Low Rack 1 Level Convection Just like a conventional oven the convection oven has a heating element to give the dry heating needed to produce crisp browned exteriors Convection cooking has the addition of a fan to produce conventional results with a slightly reduced cooking time Co...

Page 22: ...utes until only 1H 00 1 hour remains The display then indicates counts down by minutes and seconds Start Quick Min Timer Clock More Less Sensor Reheat Auto Menu Temp MenuSelect Turbo Defrost Combination Convection Micro Power Grill Stop Reset NN C2000W Recipe Prompting Time Weight 2Level Convection MICROCOMB C CONV GRILL MIN SEC There are 6 combination settings To select the correct program for pa...

Page 23: ...cooking automatically alternates between Convection and Microwave heating The advantage of Combination cooking is that it gives you the browning of Convection and often shortens the conventional cooking time Time is also reduced as preheating is not required To calculate cooking time start by cooking for approximately 2 3 of the conventional cooking time and add additional time If required For exa...

Page 24: ... From the generated steam the oven then calculates the remaining cooking time 2 When an Auto Program has been selected the category will appear in the display window 3 The door should not be opened before the time appears in the display window 4 When cooking time is longer than 60 minutes the time will appear in hours and minutes 5 Do not use plastic dishes as a secure seal cannot be achieved and ...

Page 25: ...t cooks If liquid is required to produce a softer result add approximately 1 4 cup per 250 g A sugar syrup may be made by combining 1 4 cup of caster sugar with 1 2 cup of water and cooking on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes stirring once to dissolve Place prepared fruit to be cooked in an appropriately sized dish and cover with plastic wrap or a fitting lid 6 RICE 1 2 cup 3 cup Use a larger sized dish to...

Page 26: ...termined 3 When using settings 12 14 16 and 18 enter the weight of the meat only If potatoes are not sufficiently crispened at the completion of cooking remove roast from oven and leave potatoes on Low Rack Program Grill 1 for 10 minutes It is not necessary to preheat 4 Roasts weighing above or below the recommended weights should be cooked by manual combination see page 20 Use of Accessory Cerami...

Page 27: ...oasts with string to aid with even cooking Place the beef fat side down on Low Rack with a shallow dish underneath to collect drips Turn the beef approximately halfway through cooking time At the completion of cooking wrap in aluminium foil and allow to stand for 10 15 minutes before carving 12 BEEF MEDIUM AND BAKED VEGETABLES 750 g 3 0 kg meat only Select roasts that are even in shape if not tie ...

Page 28: ... pad NOTES 1 Three stage cooking can be programmed including a Stand Time 2 If the oven door is opened during the Stand Time the time in the display window will continue to count down 3 This feature may also be used as a timer In this case eliminate first step 18 CHICKEN AND BAKED VEGETABLES 750 g 3 0 kg meat only To keep poultry in shape during cooking truss or tie the legs of the bird together B...

Page 29: ...ecipes are arranged alphabetically 3 Turn The first instruction will be scrolled across the display window Recipe Prompting helps you to cook by following the methods in the display window 40 recipes are programmed Refer to the next page Turn clockwise for the next instruction Turn counterclockwise for the previous instruction Instructions include operation of microwave convection oven For detaile...

Page 30: ...4 79 64 66 86 83 80 78 65 48 48 72 Recipe Page 21 HONEY SESAME DRUMSTICKS 57 22 LEMON PEPPER FISH 23 LEMON POPPY SEED COOKIES 24 MINI BAKED POTATOES 25 PEACH CRUMBLE 26 PEPPER POT BEEF 27 POTATO CASSEROLE 28 POTATO WEDGES 29 PUMPKIN SOUP 30 RICH CHOCOLATE SAUCE 31 ROAST HERB CHICKEN 32 SEASONED RICE 33 SEASONED ROAST LAMB 34 SOY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES 35 SPAGHETTI MEAT SAUCE 36 SPEEDY CHOCOLATE BI...

Page 31: ...ularly particularly after cooking Any fat and grease that builds up on the roof and walls of the oven will begin to smoke if not cleaned PROBLEM The oven is not plugged in securely Remove plug from outlet wait 10 seconds and re insert Circuit breaker or fuse is tripped or blown Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse There is a problem with the outlet Plug another appliance into the outlet to check ...

Page 32: ...ual Combination Auto Menu Recipe Prompting No symbol Microwave only R A MC G C Key to Symbols Used in Recipes Techniques for Preparation Timing A range of cooking times is given in each recipe for two reasons Firstly to allow for the uncontrollable differences in food shapes starting temperatures and personal preferences Secondly these allow for the differences in electrical voltage input which ch...

Page 33: ...t covered while standing in order to retain the heat If a longer standing time is required while you cook another food to serve with the first for instance cover with aluminium foil ConvertingYour Favourite Conventional Recipes for Microwave Cooking When adapting conventional recipes for microwave cooking reduce the conventional cooking time to one quarter or a third e g A chicken which takes 1 ho...

Page 34: ... cut to a similar size to each other they can be cooked in separate ramekins or small dishes at the same time To blanch 1 cup nuts place in a pie plate Cover with hot tap water and heat on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes Rinse in cold water and rub between sheets of paper towel to remove skins To toast coconut place half a cup on a paper towel and cook on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes stirring occasionally To m...

Page 35: ...inutes Allow to stand in the cooking water 2 minutes for soft boiled and 5 minutes for hard boiled before serving Tip While microwaving boiled eggs does not save you time it does save you electricity and best of all washing up All you have to do if you want more than one egg is use a larger dish more water say Two cups and cook a little longer an extra 2 to 4 minutes Poached Eggs Serves 2 Ingredie...

Page 36: ... water Method Mix all ingredients in a 2 cup heatproof jug Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes Stir well Tea Serves 1 Ingredients 3 4 cup hot tap water 1 tea bag Method Pour water into a heatproof cup Cook on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes Stir then submerge tea bag in water Stand until desired strength is reached Remove tea bag Add milk and sugar if desired Stir Coffee Serves 1 Ingredients 3 4 cup water 1 t...

Page 37: ...n a 4 litre dish Cook uncovered on HIGH for 25 to 30 minutes Stand covered for 10 minutes Drain and rinse under hot water Gravy Makes 2 cups 500 ml Ingredients 2 tablespoons dripping or pan juices 1 small onion finely chopped 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon tomato paste 11 2 cups beef stock salt and pepper Method Place dripping or pan juices and onion in a 2 cup jug Cook on HIGH for 2 minutes Add...

Page 38: ...nutes Stand covered for 5 minutes before serving Popcorn Serves 2 to 4 Ingredients 2 teaspoons butter 3 tablespoons popping corn Method Place all ingredients in a loosely twisted oven bag Place oven bag on an inverted microwave safe plate Cook on HIGH for 2 minutes Remove from bag and serve sprinkled with salt Packet Cake Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 packet cake mix 340 g ingredients as recommended...

Page 39: ... and cook on HIGH for 1 minute Gradually stir in stock wine and black pepper Cook on HIGH for a further 10 to 12 minutes Preheat oven on Grill 1 Place slices of bread on High Rack and cook on Grill 1 for 1 to 2 minutes Sprinkle with cheese Cook on Grill 1 for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted and is slightly golden Place bread on top of soup Tomato Bacon Soup Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 4 ras...

Page 40: ...alternative to potato chips Pumpkin Soup Hommus Serves Approximately 2 cups Ingredients 250 g chick pea 8 cups water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 cloves garlic crushed 3 tablespoons olive oil Method Place chick peas and water in 4 litre casserole dish and soak overnight Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes Then for a further 45 minutes on MED HIGH Place all ingredients into food processor and proc...

Page 41: ...t and pepper Cook on HIGH for 5 minutes Add crabmeat and milk and mix well Cook on HIGH for 3 minutes Stir in cream and sprinkle with parsley Serve Spicy Tomato Soup Serves 4 Ingredients 1 onion sliced 2 small red chillies chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed 2 x 400 g cans tomato pieces 1 tablespoon tomato paste 11 2 cups chicken stock 1 teaspoon dried oregano salt and pepper Method Place onion garlic...

Page 42: ...ooking Place corn chips in a 3 litre microwave suitable serving dish Pile meat sauce in the centre In a small bowl mash avocado and mix in sour cream Spoon this mixture over meat sauce and top with grated cheese Sprinkle on paprika Cook on MED HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes Savoury French Sticks Makes 2 Ingredients 2 short French sticks 1 small onion chopped 2 rashers bacon rind removed and bacon chopped...

Page 43: ...tre casserole dish Make a few slits in each frankfurter Add water to dish Cover dish with a lid or plastic wrap Cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 minutes Tip To cook one frankfurter prick and place on a dinner plate Cook on HIGH for 30 to 40 seconds Spinach Quiche Serves 3 to 4 Ingredients Pastry 2 sheets ready rolled short crust pastry Filling 1 2 bunch spinach stalks removed and spinach chopped 4 eggs 1 c...

Page 44: ...ken on High Rack Cook on Grill 1 for 22 to 24 minutes turning once during cooking Pâté Makes 2 cups Ingredients 2 rashers bacon rind removed and bacon chopped 1 small onion finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed 125 g butter 375 g chicken livers trimmed and cut in half 1 2 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons brandy 2 tablespoons sour cream Method Place bacon onion garlic and butter into a 1 litre cassero...

Page 45: ...auliflower cut into small pieces 250 g broccoli cut into small pieces 3 carrots sliced 1 4 cup water 1 2 cup cottage cheese 1 egg 1 2 cup cream 1 2 teaspoon lemon pepper 1 2 teaspoon seasoned herbs 1 2 cup grated tasty cheese Method Place vegetables and water in a 3 litre casserole dish Cover and cook on HIGH for 8 to 10 minutes Drain well Place remaining ingredients except tasty cheese in a bowl ...

Page 46: ... whole fish and steaks over halfway through cooking Fish and Shellfish Grilling Chart Food FISH Fillets 1 cm thick 11 2 cm thick Steaks Cutlets 2 cm thick WHOLE FISH 250 g to 375 g 500 g SHELLFISH Lobster Tails 250 g to 300 g Scallops Sea Scallops 500 g Prawns 500 g Grilling Setting Grill 1 Grill 1 Grill 1 Grill 2 Grill 2 Grill 2 Grill 1 Grill 2 Approximate Cooking Time in min 6 to 8 8 to 10 14 to...

Page 47: ...to 8 Power MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM Salmon Mornay Serves 2 Ingredients 40 g butter 1 onion diced 1 4 cup flour 1 teaspoon dried or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley pepper 1 2 teaspoon prepared mustard 1 2 cup milk 1 can 440 g salmon 3 4 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 3 cup grated cheese Method Place butter and onion in a 4 cup jug Cook on HIGH for 1 minute Add flour and cook on HIGH for 1 minute Add parsley...

Page 48: ...Salmon Pâté Serves 21 2 cups Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 3 spring onions sliced 1 tablespoon plain flour 1 teaspoon prepared mustard salt and pepper 1 2 cup sour cream 1 4 cup mayonnaise 1 4 cup white wine 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 can 440 g salmon drained and bones removed 1 tablespoon gelatine 1 4 cup water Method Place butter and spring onions in a 1 litre casserole dish Cook on HIGH for 2...

Page 49: ...1 minute Add spring onions and mushrooms and cook on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes Season with salt and pepper To Cook by Convection Preheat oven to 220 C Lay each fillet in the centre of each sheet of pastry Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of the filling over the top of each fish fillet Fold sides of pastry to centre and press firmly together Brush with egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds Make several sli...

Page 50: ...and spring onions Pour over fish in a 2 litre dish Set on MEDIUM for 3 to 5 minutes Turn and cover Set on MEDIUM for 3 to 5 minutes R Garlic Prawns Serves 2 Ingredients 60 g butter 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon parsley chopped 500 g green prawns shelled and deveined Method Place butter and garlic in a 20 cm round dish and cook on HIGH for 1 minute Add lemon juice p...

Page 51: ... or broth Use 1 4 cup per 500 g of poultry Use an oven cooking bag or covered casserole Select a covered casserole dish deep enough so that bird does not touch the lid After cooking check the internal temperature of the bird with a microwave or conventional meat thermometer inserted into the thigh muscle Check temperature in both muscles The thermometer should not touch bone If it does the reading...

Page 52: ...rips Cook for times recommended in the chart Halfway through cooking turn chicken skin side up Season after cooking To test for desired cooking cut into chicken Chicken should be white in colour and juices should be clear Directions for Grilling Chicken Pieces Turn over halfway through cooking When done chicken is white in colour and juices are clear Arrange chicken skin side down Chicken Grilling...

Page 53: ...Touch Cooking To programme Select enter the weight then press After cooking allow to stand covered for 10 minutes This stand time allows for easier carving and finishes cooking During stand time test for desired cooking Small poultry is cooked when juices run clear and the drumsticks readily move up and down Large poultry should be checked with a meat thermometer inserted in both thigh joints If t...

Page 54: ...on ground black pepper 2 to 3 cloves crushed garlic 1 tablespoon seeded mustard 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 2 cup cream Method Preheat a browning dish on HIGH for 5 to 7 minutes Flatten chicken fillets and press pepper onto each fillet Add butter and garlic to browning dish with chicken and cook on MED HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes Turn halfway through cooking Remove chicken and add mustard lemon juice ...

Page 55: ...rt Casserole A Tarragon Chicken and Mushrooms Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 1 kg chicken pieces 1 onion sliced 1 2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves salt and peper 150 g mushrooms finely sliced 1 can 440 g cream of mushroom soup 1 2 cup sour cream Method Place chicken and onion in a 4 litre casserole dish Cook on MEDIUM for 25 to 30 minutes Drain away any excess fat Season with tarragon and salt and pepp...

Page 56: ...conut milk Method In a 3 litre dish mix onion and curry paste Set on HIGH for 3 minutes Add chicken Cook on MEDIUM for 3 minutes Stir Cook on MEDIUM for 3 minutes Add vegetables and coconut milk Cover Cook on HIGH for 4 minutes Apricot Nectar Chicken Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 40 g pkt French onion soup mix 200 ml apricot nectar 1 kg chicken Drumsticks Method In a 2 litre dish mix apricot nectar an...

Page 57: ...en Roast Turkey MC Stuffed Roast Chicken Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 5 kg chicken 2 tablespoons melted butter salt and pepper Stuffing 1 tablespoon butter 1 small onion finely chopped 2 rashers bacon rind removed and bacon finely chopped 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped 1 teaspoon mixed herbs 11 2 cups cooked rice 1 egg salt and pepper Method Clean and pat dry chicken with paper towel Brush chi...

Page 58: ...n finely chopped basil 2 tablespoons chopped shelled pistachio nuts pinch thyme pinch cayenne pepper 1 4 teaspoon minced ginger 1 teaspoon milk 1 tablespoon plum jam 1 tablespoon Hoi sin sauce 1 can 250 g satsuma plums drained and seeds removed 1 4 cup red wine Method Wash clean and pat dry quails In a 1 litre dish combine rice spring onions basil pistachio nuts thyme cayenne pepper ginger and mil...

Page 59: ... Method Marinate chicken in remaining ingredients for 2 hours Place chicken in pie plate Cook on MED HIGH for 9 minutes Turn over Cook on MED HIGH for another 9 minutes R Grilled Sweet Chilli and Lime Chicken Serves 6 Ingredients 1 clove garlic crushed 1 tablespoon chopped coriander 1 4 cup sweet chilli sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice 6 chicken thigh fillets halved Guacamole 1 medium size ripe avoc...

Page 60: ...3 litre casserole dish Mix together remaining ingredients and pour over chicken wings Marinade for 1 to 2 hours in the refrigerator Cook on MED HIGH for 20 to 25 minutes Serve hot with rice To Cook by Grill Prepare chicken wings and marinade as above Preheat oven on Grill 1 Arrange chicken wings on High Rack and brush with marinade Cook on Grill 1 for 20 to 22 minutes turning over halfway through ...

Page 61: ...ter heating check temperature using a meat thermometer The thermometer should not touch bone or fat If it does the reading could be inaccurate Lower temperatures are found in the centre of the roast and in the muscle close to a large bone such as a pork loin centre rib roast If the temperatures are low return meat to the oven and cook a few more minutes at the recommended power level DO NOT USE A ...

Page 62: ...uts of meat such as pot roasts should be cooked in liquid Use 1 2 to 1 cup of soup broth etc per 500 g of meat Use an oven cooking bag or covered casserole when cooking less tender cuts of meat Select a covered casserole deep enough so that the meat does not touch the lid If an oven cooking bag is used prepare the bag according to package directions Do not use wire or metal twist ties Use the nylo...

Page 63: ...meat on Combination 5 for beef roasts and pork roast and Combination 4 for lamb roasts using the times in the following chart To Cook by Auto Menu Programme the desired Automatic Combination setting or Press After cooking allow the roast to stand covered for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the roast to sit and finish cooking Roasts are easier to carve after standing As with Microwave cooking roasts cook...

Page 64: ...read cheese sauce evenly over the noodles and sprinkle with extra Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese To Cook by Convection Preheat oven to 180 C Place lasagne in oven and cook on 180 C for 30 minutes Serve hot with a green salad and garlic bread To Cook by Combination Prepare as above Cook on Combination 5 for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown Preheat oven with High Rack on Grill 1 Trim excess fa...

Page 65: ... browning dish on HIGH for 6 to 7 minutes Thread lamb cubes and mushrooms alternately onto bamboo skewers Approximately 4 cubes of meat per skewer Add oil to browning dish and place 4 skewers in dish Cook on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes turning once during cooking Remove skewers and drain any juices Preheat the browning dish on HIGH for a further 3 minutes Add remaining 4 skewers and cook on HIGH for 6...

Page 66: ...press Start Casserole Lamb Chops with Spicy Sauce Serves 16 Ingredients Marinade 1 4 cup medium or dry sherry 3 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley freshly ground black pepper to taste 8 lamb loin chops approx 800 g Method Combine all marina...

Page 67: ...k oil for greasing muffin tins Method Sift flour and salt into a bowl Break egg into flour and gradually add milk stirring constantly until smooth Set aside covered for 1 hour To Cook by Convection Preheat oven to 220 C Brush twelve 7 x 3 cm muffin tins with oil and place into oven for 2 to 3 minutes to heat oil Remove tins and pour in batter until tins are half full Place on Low Rack and cook on ...

Page 68: ...ft breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons fruit chutney 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 beef stock cube crumbled ground black pepper 1 4 cup milk 1 egg 2 tablespoons apricot jam Method Combine all ingredients except jam in a large bowl mix well Place into a lightly greased 12 cm x 20 cm loaf dish Cook on MED HIGH for 20 to 25 minutes Spread with jam while meatloaf is still warm Chinese Beef and Vegetables Serv...

Page 69: ...or 30 to 35 minutes turning halfway through cooking Allow to stand before carving into slices Sauce Place all ingredients into a 1 litre pyrex jug and mix well Cook on HIGH for 8 to 10 minutes or until the sauce is a thick pouring consistency Pour over beef and serve Beef Bourguignonne Serves 4 Ingredients 750 g topside beef 1 2 cup red wine 1 clove garlic crushed 1 bay leaf 125 g streaky bacon ri...

Page 70: ...nutes Stirring halfway through cooking To Cook by Combination Prepare as above cook on Combination 1 for 40 to 45 minutes stirring halfway through cooking To Cook by Auto Menu Prepare as above Select then press Start Casserole Herbed Beef and Mozzarella Roll up Serves 4 Ingredients 750 g topside mince 1 onion finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 tables...

Page 71: ...oy sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Method Place all ingredients into a large pyrex bowl and mix well Allow the spare ribs to marinate for several hours or overnight Preheat grill on Grill 1 Cook spare ribs on High Rack for 20 to 25 minutes Turn halfway through cooking Serve with rice Italian Sausage and Pepper Casserole Serves 4 Ingredients 4 cups water 11 2 cups elbow macaroni 500 g Itali...

Page 72: ...ey beans and lima beans should be soaked overnight before cooking 250 g of dried beans equals about 3 cups cooked Use in place of canned beans Allow to stand covered for 15 to 20 minutes after cooking Directions for Cooking Vegetables by Microwave Frozen Vegetables Chart Vegetable Beans Broad beans Broccoli spears Brussels Sprouts Carrots baby Cauliflower Corn 1 2 cob Corn cobs Mixed vegetables Pe...

Page 73: ... in a covered dish With 1 4 cup water in a covered dish In a covered dish with 1 4 cup water Cut in 1 cm angled pieces with 1 4 cup water in a covered dish Brush with melted butter and cook on a covered dish Dice with 1 4 cup water in a covered dish Cut in quarters with 1 4 cup water in a covered dish Cook with 2 tablespoons butter in a covered dish Shell peas and place with 1 4 cup water in a cov...

Page 74: ...through cooking Add cheese mustard salt and pepper Mix well Pour sauce over broccoli and cook on MEDIUM for a further 1 minute Start Vegetables A Fanned Potatoes C Serves 4 Ingredients 50 g butter 800 g potatoes peeled salt paprika Method Melt butter in a 2 cup jug on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes To Cook by Convection Preheat oven to 200 C Cut potatoes widthwise in thin slices without cutting right thr...

Page 75: ...dcrumbs 1 4 cup grated cheese 4 spring onions finely sliced 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley salt and pepper 1 4 cup extra grated cheese Method Cut tops off tomatoes Scoop out pulp of tomato with a teaspoon Mix with remaining ingredients except extra cheese Place tomatoes in a 1 litre dish Cook on HIGH for 1 minute Spoon mixture back into tomato shells Sprinkle tomatoes with extra cheese Place ...

Page 76: ...d egg and cream mix until smooth Season to taste with salt and pepper Grease a round baking tray with melted butter Place potato mixture into a piping bag and pipe mixture into approximately 5 cm circles on the baking tray Place on High Rack and cook on Grill 2 for 5 to 7 minutes G Mini Baked Potatoes Serves 4 Ingredients 500 g halved chat potatoes oil for brushing 1 tablespoon dried thyme Method ...

Page 77: ...bacon and cheese Cook on Grill 1 for 10 minutes To Cook by Microwave Cover and cook on HIGH for 18 to 20 minutes Stand covered for 5 to 10 minutes before serving Tomato and Onion Serves 4 Ingredients 600 g tomatoes thinly sliced approx 3 1 onion thinly sliced 1 2 teaspoon basil salt and pepper to taste Method Place all ingredients in a 2 litre casserole dish Cook covered on HIGH for 7 to 10 minute...

Page 78: ...dients in a jug or a small bowl Pour over beans and mix well Cook on HIGH for 30 to 60 seconds Serve hot Minted Peas Serves 4 Ingredients 1 kg fresh peas shelled 1 teaspoon water 1 teaspoon butter 1 tablespoon chopped mint salt and pepper Method Combine all ingredients in a 1 litre casserole dish To Cook by Microwave Cover and cook on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes Stir and serve Tip Frozen Peas can be s...

Page 79: ...icrowave Follow directions in the chart on page 78 for recommended dish size amount of water and cooking time Boil water with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon oil Add pasta and cook for times recommended in the chart Cook on HIGH Test pasta for desired cooking before adding more time Slightly under cook pasta that will be heated again in casserole Stir and let stand uncovered for 5 minutes Drain a...

Page 80: ...o Cook Pasta on HIGH Uncovered in minutes 6 to 8 8 to 10 8 to 10 10 to 12 8 to 10 Fragrant Coconut Rice Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 onion finely chopped 2 cups long grain rice 600 ml chicken stock 300 ml coconut milk 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon cumin Method Combine all ingredients in a 3 litre dish Cook on HIGH for 18 to 20 minutes Stir and cover Allow to stand for 5 to 10 minutes Macaroni and ...

Page 81: ...r 4 to 6 minutes Add rice and stir well Cook on HIGH for 2 to 4 minutes Stir in tomatoes hot chicken stock and saffron Cook on HIGH for 16 to 18 minutes Stir in chicken prawns and mussels and cook on MED HIGH for 4 to 6 minutes Stand for 5 minutes before serving Chicken Risotto Serves 4 Ingredients 300 g fresh asparagus chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 11 2 cups arborio rice 1 clove garlic crushed ...

Page 82: ...wer seeds Dressing 2 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons bran 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 clove garlic crushed black pepper Method Follow method for boiled brown rice recipe to cook rice Drain rice and allow to cool Combine with prepared ingredients Prior to serving pour dressing over Salad dressing Shake all ingredients in a screw top jar ...

Page 83: ...ine Pour over the pasta mixture and stir until all the ingredients are coated with dressing Chill well before serving Start Pasta Pesto and Egg Noodles Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 6 cups boiling water 250 g packet egg noodles 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1 4 cup pine nuts finely chopped 1 2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup olive oil salt and black pepper Chicken and Mus...

Page 84: ... turning out Cool on a wire rack Tip To soften butter cook on MEDIUM for 10 to 15 seconds Vanilla Poppy seed Cake Makes 1 x 19 x 9 cm loaf pan Ingredients 125 g butter 1 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 eggs 11 2 cups plain flour 1 2 cup sour cream 1 4 cup poppy seeds Lemon Icing 40 g butter 11 2 cups icing sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice Method Preheat oven to 170 C Grease and paper l...

Page 85: ...ients Mix well Add vanilla and condensed milk combine until mixture is thick Chill for 30 minutes Pinch off pieces to form balls slightly smaller than a walnut shell Roll in chocolate sprinkles and chill Chocolate Fudge Makes 25 squares Ingredients 300 g dark chocolate pieces 1 can 400 g condensed milk 1 cup chopped nuts Method Grease and line a 20 cm square dish In a 2 litre jug place chocolate p...

Page 86: ... cook on 190 C for 20 minutes Apricot Pecan Muffins Makes 12 to 15 Ingredients 13 4 cups self raising flour 1 2 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg 3 4 cup milk 80 g butter melted 1 cup apricots chopped dried 1 cup pecans roughly chopped Method Sift dry ingredients into a bowl stir in sugar then combined egg milk and melted butter do not over mix batter should be lumpy Stir in apricots...

Page 87: ...12 to 14 minutes Leave on the tray for a few minutes then transfer to wire cake rack until biscuits are cool C Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes 30 large cookies Ingredients 250 g butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 egg 3 cups self raising flour 250 g choc bits Method To Cook by 2 Level Convection Preheat oven to 180 C Cream butter and sugar together until light and...

Page 88: ...nts 125 g butter 200 g dark chocolate chopped 1 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 eggs 1 cup plain flour 3 4 cup nuts chopped Method Preheat oven to 180 C Grease and paper line a 20 cm square pan Melt butter and chocolate on MED HIGH power for 2 to 3 minutes stirring once Stir in sugar vanilla eggs flour and nuts Spread into prepared pan Cook on Low Rack for 25 to 30 minutes Allow to c...

Page 89: ...nd cool in dish When cool drizzle with melted chocolate Lemon Coconut Meringue Slice Makes 1 x 19 x 28 cm pan Ingredients 90 g butter 1 4 cup caster sugar 3 4 cup plain flour 1 3 cup cornflour 1 can 400 g condensed milk 2 eggs separated 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 1 2 cup lemon juice 1 4 cup caster sugar extra 1 2 cup desiccated coconut 1 2 cup slivered almonds Method Grease and paper line a 19 ...

Page 90: ...n 4 for 15 to 20 minutes cool before cutting To Cook by Auto Menu Prepare as above Place on Low Rack Select then press Start Cake Slice MC Peanut and Sultana Slice Makes 1 x 19 x 28 cm pan Ingredients 185 g butter 1 2 cup caster sugar 1 2 cup sultanas 1 cup raw unsalted peanuts 1 cup coconut 1 cup plain flour Method Grease and paper line a 19 x 28 cm lamington pan Melt butter on HIGH for 1 to 2 mi...

Page 91: ... 1 cup jug sprinkle gelatin over water and cook on MED HIGH for 30 seconds add and mix into lemon mixture Pour into base and refrigerate until set Garnish with strawberries and cream Honeycomb Cheesecake Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 250 g packet honey snap biscuits crushed 125 g butter 3 teaspoons gelatin 1 4 cup water 375 g cream cheese 1 2 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 300 ml thickene...

Page 92: ... wrap and heat on MED HIGH for 5 to 7 minutes Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 3 4 cup self raising flour sifted 1 can 400 g sweetened condensed milk 30 g butter 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 2 cup milk 1 cup brown sugar 11 4 cups boiling water Method Place condensed milk into a 1 litre casserole dish and cook on MEDIUM for 6 to 7 minutes stirring twice during cooking Stir in butter vanilla essence and mi...

Page 93: ...t butter on HIGH for 30 seconds Stir in flour and cocoa Slowly add milk to mixture stirring well Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes stirring twice Allow to cool slightly Add vanilla Beat in egg yolks one at a time Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form Gradually add caster sugar until peaks are stiff To Cook by Convection Preheat oven to 200 C Gently fold beaten egg whites and choc dots into the choc...

Page 94: ...tely 3 4 cup Method To Cook by Convection Preheat oven to 220 C Place flour baking powder and salt in a large bowl and rub in butter Add enough milk to form a soft dough Knead lightly on a floured work surface Pat out to 2 cm thickness then with a floured knife cut into approx 8 scones Place scones on a lightly greased tray Place on Low Rack and and cook on 220 C for 12 to 14 minutes Cool on wire ...

Page 95: ... cream Method Place ingredients in a 1 litre jug Cook on HIGH for 2 minutes 30 seconds Whisk well Caramel Sauce Makes 2 cups Ingredients 1 can 400 g condensed milk 1 4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons golden syrup 300 ml cream Method In a 2 litre jug mix all ingredients except cream Cook on HIGH for 3 minutes stirring halfway through the cooking time and cook on MED LOW for 3 minutes Mix well and the...

Page 96: ...n stock sherry vinegar soy sauce tomato paste pineapple pieces and juice capsicum and celery Cook on HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes stirring every 2 minutes Serve with ham steaks pork chops or chicken Mint Sauce Makes Approximately 1 3 cup Ingredients 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons brown vinegar 2 tablespoons mint finely chopped Method Combine all ingredients in a 1 cup jug Cook on...

Page 97: ...s Seal Rhubarb and Berry Jam Makes 11 2 cups Ingredients 2 cups chopped rhubarb 11 2 cups berries fresh or frozen 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 cup caster sugar Method Combine rhubarb berries and orange juice in a 3 litre casserole dish Cook on HIGH for 8 to 10 minutes stirring twice during cooking Add sugar stir until dissolved cook on HIGH for a further 10 to 15 minutes stirring every 5 minutes P...

Page 98: ...ger 1 teaspoon chilli powder Method Place mango and apple in a bowl and sprinkle with salt Stand overnight Rinse and drain fruit Place fruit in a 4 litre casserole dish add onion Cover and cook on HIGH for 6 minutes stirring halfway through cooking Add sugar vinegar and spices mix well Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes Pour into sterilised jars and seal Tomato Chutney Makes 3 cups Ingredients ...

Page 99: ...with a non abrasive nylon mesh scouring pad and nonabrasive cleaners After GRILL or COMBINATION cooking the oven should be cleaned with a soft cloth squeezed in soapy water If the oven is not cleaned occasionally to eliminate this grease it can accumulate and cause the oven to SMOKE during use To avoid smoking run the oven without food on Grill 1 for 20 minutes AFTER CLEANING Be sure to replace Ro...

Page 100: ...Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Web Site http www panasonic co jp global A00034X71QP F0900 1071 Printed in Japan ...

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