Panasonic NN-CD545B Operating Instructions And Cookery Book Download Page 1

Page: 1 / 85

Operating Instructions and Cookery Book

Microwave Oven

Model No:

Household use only

NN-

CD545B

NN-

CD575M

Important safety instructions

Please read carefully and keep for future reference

IP4979_37X69BP_Cover_02_140918:E00037P40EP English 2014/9/18 13:25 Page 1

Summary of Contents for NN-CD545B

Page 1: ...ookery Book Microwave Oven Model No Household use only NN CD545B NN CD575M Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference IP4979_37X69BP_Cover_02_140918 E00037P40EP English 2014 9 18 13 25 Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...ry 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 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 follow the instructions g...

Page 3: ...n 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 fr...

Page 4: ...e 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 Warning Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed cont...

Page 5: ...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 oven must be placed on a flat stable surface 85 cm above the floor with rear of oven placed against a back wall Fo...

Page 6: ...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 When using the GRILL COMBINATION or Convection mode some foods may inevitably splatter grease on to the ...

Page 7: ...s generated This oven is intended for counter top use only It is not intended for Built in use or for use inside a cupboard A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning 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 Exterior oven surfaces including air vents on the cabinet and ...

Page 8: ...only Drying of food newspapers or clothing and heating of warming pads slippers sponges damp cloth wheat bags hot water bottles and similar may lead to risk of injury ignition or fire Take care when heating foods low in moisture e g bread items chocolate biscuits and pastries These can easily burn dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long We do not recommend heating foods low in moisture such as...

Page 9: ...the inside surfaces of the oven as these will be very hot Care should be taken to avoid the heating element inside the oven To prevent burns care should be taken to avoid touching the inside surfaces of the oven 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 IP4979_37X69BP_Eng_01_140911 E00036R20BP Qk4 2014...

Page 10: ...e Innovation Centre Panasonic Consumer Electronics U K Willoughby Road Bracknell Berks RG12 8FP When writing be sure to state your model number and daytime telephone number Contents Safety information 9 10 Unpacking your oven 11 Placement of oven 11 Caution 12 Before using your oven 12 Care and cleaning 13 Maintenance 14 Parts of your oven 15 16 Important Information 17 19 Microwaving principles 2...

Page 11: ... symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED When this oven is installed it should be easy to isolate the appliance from the electricity sup...

Page 12: ... oven in case it is accidentally turned on Heater 8 The oven has two grill heaters situated in the top of the oven and a convection heater situated in the top of the oven After using the GRILL CONVECTION and COMBINATION functions the inside surfaces of the oven will be very hot Care should be taken to avoid touching the heating elements inside the oven Exterior oven surfaces 7 Exterior oven surfac...

Page 13: ...use only It is not suitable for built in use or use within a cupboard 2 The oven must be placed on a flat stable surface 850 mm above the floor with rear of oven placed against a back wall For proper operation the oven must have sufficient air flow i e 5 cm at one side the other being open 15 cm clear over the top 10 cm at the rear 3 Do not place the microwave oven on a shelf directly above a gas ...

Page 14: ... 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 CAUTION All inside surfaces of the oven will be hot DO NOT OPERATE THE OVEN EMPTY Apart from in point 4 above The appliance must not be o...

Page 15: ...ay indicates a malfunction of the unit or microwave leakage 7 It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass turntable for cleaning Wash the turntable in warm soapy water Do not place in the dishwasher 8 The roller ring and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven particularly the turntable spindle and the area surrounding ...

Page 16: ...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 ...

Page 17: ...and dish 7 While cooking by MICROWAVE or COMBINATION turntable may vibrate This will not affect cooking performance 8 The metal accessories provided must ONLY be used as directed for GRILLING CONVECTION and COMBINATION cooking Never use them on MICROWAVE only Do not use if operating the oven with less than 200 g 7 oz of food on a manual COMBINATION program FAILURE TO USE ACCESSORIES CORRECTLY COUL...

Page 18: ... cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise 2 The roller ring must always be used together with the glass turntable for cooking Door safety lock system Heating elements Microwave feed guide Do not remove Parts of your oven Power supply cord Power supply plug Caution label Caution label Menu label Note 1 This illustration is for reference only 2 Panacrunch Pan See page 37 IP4979_37X69BP_Eng_01_1...

Page 19: ...he 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 ON MICROWAVE OR COMBINATION 2 Foods low in moisture 3 Christmas pudding Christmas puddings and other foods high in fats or sugar e g jam mince pies...

Page 20: ...er Use a meat thermometer to check the degree of cooking of roasts and poultry only when meat has been removed from the microwave If undercooked return to the oven and cook for a few more minutes at the recommended power level Do not leave a conventional meat thermometer in the oven when microwaving 10 Paper plastic When heating food in plastic or paper containers keep an eye on the oven due to th...

Page 21: ... Containers Before use check that utensils containers are suitable for use in microwave ovens See page 23 24 17 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 ...

Page 22: ...eads through the food by conduction just as in a traditional oven the food cooks from the outside inwards IMPORTANT NOTES The dish used to cook or reheat the food will get warm during cooking as the heat conducts from the food Even when microwaving oven gloves are required MICROWAVES CANNOT PASS THROUGH METAL AND THEREFORE METAL COOKING UTENSILS CAN NEVER BE USED IN A MICROWAVE FOR COOKING ON MICR...

Page 23: ...isture content throughout the season Jacket potatoes are a particular example of this For this reason cooking times may have to be adjusted throughout the year Dry ingredients e g rice pasta can dry out during storage so cooking times may differ from ingredients freshly purchased Cling film Cling film helps keep the food moist and the trapped steam assists in speeding up cooking times However it s...

Page 24: ...nded 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 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 oven cleaner sprayed onto a soft cloth Always wipe the oven dry after cleaning Avoid an...

Page 25: ...Microwave Convection or Combination cooking Do not use delicate glass or lead crystal which may crack or arc Pottery earthenware stoneware If completely glazed these dishes are suitable Do not use if partially glazed or unglazed since they are able to absorb water which in turn absorbs microwave energy making the container very hot and slows down the cooking of food Foil metal containers NEVER ATT...

Page 26: ...over when blind baking pastry cases White paper plates can be used for SHORT REHEATING TIMES on Microwave only Wicker wood straw baskets Dishes will crack and could ignite Do not use wooden dishes in your microwave DO NOT USE ON ANY COOKING MODE Cling film Microwave cling film can only be used for covering food that is reheated by microwave It is also useful for covering food to be cooked but care...

Page 27: ...ions During cooking one press temporarily stops the cooking program Another press cancels all your instructions and the time of day or colon will appear in the display 11 Start Button 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 continue cooking The design of your control panel may vary from the panel...

Page 28: ...ion Glass Tray Enamel Tray Wire Rack Panacrunch Oven Accessories Cooking Modes The diagrams shown below are examples of the accessories It may vary depending on recipe dish used Further information can be found in the Cookbook Microwave Combination Grill Microwave Grill Convection Microwave Convection Microwave Heater YES YES YES YES NO YES YES YES NO YES YES YES NO YES YES YES ...

Page 29: ...ll make the oven controls inoperable however the door can be opened Child Lock can be set when the display shows a colon or the time Press Timer Clock Pad once The colon stops blinking and the time of day is entered To Set x 3 Press Start Pad three times The time of day will disappear Actual time will not be lost A LOCK is indicated in the display To Cancel x 3 Press Stop Cancel Pad three times Th...

Page 30: ...imum time of 4 After pressing Start Pad the selected micro power level can be recalled and changed Press Micro Power Pad once to indicate the micro power level in the display window While the level is recalled you can change it by turning the Auto Temperature Dial Microwave Cooking and Defrost There are 6 different microwave power levels available The chart below shows the approximate wattage for ...

Page 31: ...ce to indicate the grill level in the display window While the level is recalled you can change it by turning the Auto Temperature Dial Enamel Tray Glass Tray Select Grill Power level by turning the Auto Menu Temperature Dial The grill level appears in the display Grill level is preset to Grill 1 High Rotate the Auto Menu Temperature Dial anti clockwise for Grill 2 Medium and again anti clockwise ...

Page 32: ...ER COOKING AS THE OVEN ACCESSORIES WILL BE VERY HOT Cooking by Convection Set the desired temperature using the Auto Menu Temperature Dial Set the cooking time using the Time Weight Dial up to 9 hours Convection Cooking This feature offers a choice of convection temperatures 100 220 C in 10 C increments For quick selection of the most commonly used cooking temperatures the temperatures start at 15...

Page 33: ... Microwave Press the Grill Power Pad Enamel Tray Set the desired cooking time using the Time Weight Dial up to 9 hours Select the desired grill setting using the Auto Menu Temperature dial Glass Tray Press the Microwave Power Pad Press Start Pad Panacrunch pan Glass Tray Select the desired microwave setting using the Auto Menu Temperature dial F0003BS30EP_Eng_02_20150319 indd 19 F0003BS30EP_Eng_02...

Page 34: ... down minute by minute until only 1H 00 1 hour remains The display then indicates minutes and seconds and counts down second by second 3 You can add to the cooking time during cooking if required Turn the Time Weight dial to increase the cooking time Time can be added in 1 minute increments up to maximum time of 10 minutes can be added only in the case of one stage cooking 4 After pressing Start P...

Page 35: ...ing the Time Weight Dial Accessories 120 1550 g 400 2500 g 70 500 g Press Start Pad The display reminds you which accessory to use and which cooking modes are in use Suitable Foods Small pieces of meat escallop sausages fish fillets steaks chops each 100 g to 400 g Turn at beeps Big pieces of meat roast whole chicken Turn at beeps For reheating frozen bread rolls and croissants Remove all packagin...

Page 36: ...power Convection temperature and cooking time automatically Select the category and set the weight of the food The weight is programmed in grams For quick selection the weight starts from the most commonly used weight for each category Turn the Auto Menu Temperature dial to select the desired program Set the weight of food by using the Time Weight dial Press Start Pad The display reminds you which...

Page 37: ...will require stirring at beep For cooking baked potatoes with a crisp dry skin Choose medium sized potatoes 180 300 g for best results Wash and dry potatoes and prick with a fork several times Place on Enamel tray on glass tray Turn at beep For cooking fresh chicken pieces Place breast side down on Wire Rack on Enamel Tray on Glass Tray Turn at beep For cooking a whole chicken Place on Enamel Tray...

Page 38: ...izza Remove all packaging and place the pizza in the panacrunch pan For reheating crisping the pastry base and browning the top of frozen purchased quiche Remove all packaging and place the quiche in the panacrunch pan For reheating crisping and browning fresh feuilletes pastry items e g friands feuillete tresse etc Remove all packaging and place in the panacrunch pan Select the required Program a...

Page 39: ...ely after pre heating Performance cannot be guaranteed with a time delay Place the pan on the glass tray and cook according to the guidelines shown in the cooking chart in the cookbook Notes 1 Do not pre heat the pan more than 8 minutes 2 Always place the pan in the centre of the glass tray and ensure it does not touch the wall of the oven cavity Failure to do so may cause sparking which would dam...

Page 40: ...t cooking e g Set the desired cooking program and cooking time Delay Start 1 hour SIMMER 250 W Power 20 min HIGH 1000 W Power 10 min 2 If the programmed delay time exceeds one hour the time will count down in units of minutes If less than one hour the time will count down in units of seconds 3 Delay Start cannot be programmed before any Auto Programs F0003BS30EP_Eng_02_20150319 indd 26 F0003BS30EP...

Page 41: ...stage cooking can be programmed including Stand Time e g HIGH 1000 W Power 4 min HIGH 1000 W Power 2 min Press Timer Clock Pad once Stand Time 5 min 2 If the oven door is opened during the Stand Time or Minute Timer the time in the display window will continue to count down 3 This feature may also be used as a timer In this case press Timer Clock Pad set time and press Start Pad F0003BS30EP_Eng_02...

Page 42: ...i e 30 mins on MEDIUM power for 4 servings will become 15 20 mins on MEDIUM power for 2 servings Using recipes from other books The best way to convert a family favourite dish is to find a similar recipe in a cookery book to give you a guide to the correct method and timings to use Many cookbooks refer to 650W ovens however since 1990 oven output powers have been set by a new standard IEC When usi...

Page 43: ...uice Stir in the crème fraiche and season to taste Cover and cook on MEDIUM power for 3 4 mins or until piping hot 6 Garnish with fresh chives Ingredients 15 ml 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed 700 g 1 1 2 lb sweet potatoes peeled and chopped 1 large red pepper deseeded and chopped 725 ml 1 1 4 pints vegetable stock 150 ml 1 4 pt coconut milk salt and pepper...

Page 44: ...ION 200 C with Enamel tray and baking sheet 4 Stir nuts cheese olives sun dried tomatoes and capers into onion mixture Season well 5 Place pastry circles on the baking sheet and prick with a fork 6 Divide the onion mixture among the pastry circles 7 Cook on CONVECTION 220 C for 10 mins Baked stuffed tomatoes Serves 4 Dish Shallow heatproof dish Oven accessory glass turntable Enamel tray 1 Slice th...

Page 45: ...pped 2 cloves garlic 100 g 4 oz pistachio nuts shelled 15 ml 1 tbsp green peppercorns 30 ml 2 tbsp brandy 5 ml 1 tsp dried basil 15 ml 1 tbsp parsley chopped salt and pepper 1 egg beaten 225 g 8 oz thick slice of ham cut into thin strips Goats cheese basil ciabatta Serves 4 Oven accessory glass turntable Enamel tray wire rack 1 Halve the rolls rub each half with garlic and place on the wire rack o...

Page 46: ...h 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 steaks should be arranged in a circle thicker part to the outside Cover with cling film or lid Liquid Fresh fish should always be sprinkled with 30 ml 2 tbsp of lemon juice white wine or water When cooking frozen fish add liquid as above fo...

Page 47: ...79 45 Ingredients 450 g 1 lb white fish 50 g 2 oz butter 50 g 2 oz flour 450 ml 3 4 pt milk 300 ml 1 2 pt white wine 450 g 1 lb mixed seafood 6 gherkins diced 15 ml 1 tbsp fresh parsley 10 ml 2 tsp dill salt and pepper Rosti topping 450 g 1 lb peeled potatoes 15 ml 1 tbsp capers 50 g 2 oz butter melted 50 g 2 oz cheddar cheese grated Special occasion fish pie Serves 4 Dish gratin dish Oven accesso...

Page 48: ...les and salmon 4 Melt extra butter in a small bowl on HIGH power for approx 15 20 secs Stir in breadcrumbs parsley and paprika Sprinkle over vegetable mixture 5 Cook on Combination 220 C LOW power for 10 12 mins or until golden brown Stuffed citrus trout Serves 4 Oven accessory glass turntable Enamel tray and wire rack 1 Wash the fish and pat dry Fill the fish cavities with the combined stuffing i...

Page 49: ...GRILL 1 for 5 6 mins or until brown and crisp Ingredients 225 g 8 oz tomatoes 125 ml 4 fl oz olive oil 30 ml 2 tbsp tomato puree 2 onions chopped 1 large leek sliced 4 garlic cloves crushed 1 2 ltr 2 pt fish stock salt and black pepper 150 ml 1 4 pt dry white wine 4 sprigs thyme small piece of orange peel 4 strands saffron 5 ml 1 tsp chilli sauce 450 g 1 lb cod haddock or coley 450 g 1 lb mixed se...

Page 50: ... to carve after STANDING and the meat will continue to cook during the STAND TIME Bone Bone tips on legs of lamb and crown roasts may need shielding when cooked by microwave to prevent overcooking Guidelines Turning Joints and poultry should be turned over halfway through cooking Shielding Large joints may need shielding with pieces of smooth aluminium foil after half the cooking time to avoid ove...

Page 51: ... To roast basic 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 cling film Roasting bags Roasting bags are useful when split up one side to tent a joint for roasting by power and time Do not use the metal twists supplied How to cook small cuts of meat b...

Page 52: ...r 5 ml 1 tsp coriander seeds 5 ml 1 tsp cumin seeds 90 ml 6 tbsp peanut butter large pinch of chilli powder Chicken satay Serves 4 6 Dish 8 wooden skewers Oven accessory glass turntable Enamel tray wire rack 1 Cut the chicken into small chunks and place in a bowl Place 50 g 2 oz creamed coconut 30 ml 2 tbsp lemon juice and 15 ml 1 tbsp soy sauce into a blender or food processor Add the oil garlic ...

Page 53: ...hopped 1 green pepper deseeded and chopped 225 g 8 oz carrots sliced 450 g 1 lb lean pork cubed 30 ml 2 tbsp seasoned flour 5 ml 1 tsp ground bay leaves 5 ml 1 tsp dried sage salt and pepper 300 ml 1 2 pt dry cider Dumplings 175 g 6 oz self raising flour 75 g 3 oz suet pinch of salt 5 ml 1 tsp mustard powder 15 ml 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped 150 ml 1 4 pt cold water Casserole pork with herby dump...

Page 54: ... CONVECTION 220 C 2 Sift flour and salt in a bowl Add egg and half the liquid Beat until smooth Gradually stir in remaining liquid 3 Put oil in tin with sausages on Enamel tray Cook on CONVECTION 220 C for 15 mins 4 Pour in the batter and cook for 30 35 mins on CONVECTION 220 C or until the batter is well risen and golden brown Ingredients 350 g 12 oz leeks trimmed 25 g 1 oz butter 30 ml 2 tbsp pl...

Page 55: ... 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 2 pt light ale 15 ml 1 tbsp wine vinegar 5 ml 1 tsp mixed herbs 2 bay leaves Topping 8 x 2 5 cm 1 slices of French bread 15 ml 1 tbsp French mustard 60 ml 4 tbsp butter softened 1 clove garlic crushed Belgian beef casserole Serves 4 Dish large casserole with lid Oven accessory glass tur...

Page 56: ...d 2 carrots chopped 25 g 1 oz butter 350 g 12 oz cold cooked beef or lamb minced 300 ml 1 2 pt hot beef stock 3 ml 1 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 15 ml 1 tbsp gravy thickening 5 ml 1 tsp tomato puree salt and pepper 675 g 11 2 lb potatoes cubed 135 ml 9 tbsp water 30 ml 2 tbsp milk 25 g 1 oz cheese Shepherd s pie Serves 4 Dish medium casserole Oven accessory glass turntable Enamel tray 1 Place onion...

Page 57: ...l 1 2 tsp chilli powder ground cardamom ground cloves 15 ml 1 tbsp garam marsala 15 ml 1 tbsp ground turmeric 5 ml 1 tsp ground cumin 30 ml 2 tbsp flour 15 ml 1 tbsp tomato puree 450 g 1 lb shoulder of lamb cubed juice of 1 lemon 5 ml 1 tsp sugar 25 g 1 oz sultanas pinch of salt 450 ml 3 4 pt hot stock Madras curry Serves 4 Dish large casserole dish with lid Oven accessory glass turntable Enamel t...

Page 58: ...eese together and pour over lamb Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and cook on Combination CONVECTION 190 C SIMMER power for 15 20 mins or until topping is puffed and golden Ingredients 4 chicken joints skinned Marinade 2 cloves garlic crushed 25 g 1 oz fresh root ginger grated 10 ml 2 tbsp ground coriander 5 ml 1 tbsp ground cumin 5 ml 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 5 ml 1 tbsp tumeric 3 ml 1 2 tsp salt 2 ml...

Page 59: ...ted 5 Add the lentil mixture and cashew nuts to the cooked rice and mix thoroughly Reheat on HIGH power if necessary Garnish and serve Ingredients 175 g 6 oz easycook brown rice 450 ml 3 4 pt hot chicken stock 450 g 1 lb smoked haddock 30 ml 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 medium onion chopped 15 ml 1 tbsp oil 150 ml 1 4 pt soured cream 15 ml 1 tbsp curry paste 100 g 4 oz frozen peas 30 ml 2 tbsp parsley cho...

Page 60: ...inkle the top with cheese 5 Cook on Combination CONVECTION 220 C LOW power for 10 15 mins or until golden brown Ingredients 1 large aubergine cubed salt 350 g 12 oz tagliatelle fresh 1 onion 1 clove garlic crushed 15 ml 1 tbsp olive oil 397 g 14 oz tin of chopped tomatoes 5 ml 1 tsp basil 15 ml 1 tbsp tomato puree 15 g 1 2 oz butter salt and pepper 8 10 black olives stoned 100 g 4 oz mozzarella di...

Page 61: ...ouscous Place 300 ml 1 2 pt vegetable stock in a bowl and 1 2 ml 1 4 tsp turmeric Cook on HIGH power for 4 mins or until boiling Add 175 g 6 oz couscous and allow to stand for 5 mins Fluff up with a fork before serving Ingredients 40 g 11 2 oz dried Cep mushrooms 50 g 2 oz butter 1 clove garlic finely chopped 1 small onion finely chopped freshly ground black pepper 250 g 9 oz Arborio rice 300 ml 1...

Page 62: ...50 ml 1 4 pt Dolmio sauce or Passata 100 g 4 oz garlic sausage cubed 1 clove garlic crushed 1 small onion diced 4 large muffins halved 100 g 4 oz cheese grated 56 g can anchovy fillets black olives to garnish Muffin pizzas Serves 4 Oven accessory glass turntable wire rack Enamel tray 1 Place Dolmio sauce sausage garlic and onion in a bowl and mix well 2 Arrange muffin halves 4 at a time on wire ra...

Page 63: ...ng 25 g 1 oz butter 40 g 11 2 oz strong cheddar cheese grated 40 g 11 2 oz Parmesan cheese 25 g 1 oz black olives stoned and chopped 1 egg beaten 45 ml 3 tbsp milk 1 beaten egg for glazing Cheese onion olive scones Dish round baking sheet Oven accessory glass turntable Enamel tray 1 Place onion and oil in a bowl Cover and cook on HIGH power for 2 mins or until softened Drain 2 Preheat oven on CONV...

Page 64: ...d pepper 5 ml 1 tsp french mustard 150 g 5 oz red cheese grated 30 ml 2 tbsp fresh brown breadcrumbs Macaroni cheese Serves 4 Dish large dish and jug Oven accessory glass turntable Enamel tray 1 Cook macaroni in 450 ml 3 4 pt boiling water Cover and cook on HIGH power for 5 6 mins or until soft Drain 2 Place butter onion and bacon in a jug Cover Cook on HIGH power for 5 mins or until onion is soft...

Page 65: ...lb add an extra 90 ml 6 tbsp of water and stir halfway Vegetables and vegetarian If cooking potatoes with other vegetables only cook with other ROOT vegetables Never add salt to vegetables before microwaving Remember the flavour of microwaved vegetables is much better than boiled Always cook vegetables in a dish that is a suitable size Use flat dishes not basins Always cover with microwave cling f...

Page 66: ...heir suitability for cooking by microwave We recommend Maris Piper for consistently good results The cooking times given may need adjustment for other varieties The ideal size of potato to be cooked by microwave is 200 g 250 g 7 9 oz Before cooking Wash potatoes and prick skins several times Spread around edge of turntable After cooking Remove from oven and wrap in aluminium foil to retain the hea...

Page 67: ...tables Continue layering until ingredients are all used ending with a tomato sauce layer 3 Grate remaining cheese and arrange over top in 3 diagonal bands Cook on Combination CONVECTION 190 C SIMMER power for 20 30 mins or until the pasta is cooked Ingredients 15 ml 1 tbsp oil 1 onion finely chopped 1 green pepper chopped 1 chilli chopped 2 carrots diced 5 ml 1 tsp chilli powder 3 ml 1 2 tsp cumin...

Page 68: ...t pastry until it measures approx 16 square Divide into 4 equal squares 8 Place 1 4 of the vegetable mixture in the centre of the square and top with 1 4 of the cheese mixture 9 Bring the corners of the pastry to the centre pressing the edges together Seal with water Glaze with beaten egg 10 Cook in a preheated oven on CONVECTION 220 C for 15 20 mins or until golden and cooked through Ingredients ...

Page 69: ...r for 15 17 mins or until golden brown Ingredients 450 g 1 lb potatoes 25 g 1 oz butter 30 ml 2 tbsp oil Roast potatoes Serves 4 Oven accessory glass turntable Enamel tray 1 Peel and cut potatoes into quarters Par boil and drain 2 Place potatoes oil and butter on Enamel tray Cook on Combination CONVECTION 220 C WARM power for 25 mins turning and basting potatoes during cooking or until crisp and b...

Page 70: ... the vegetables 7 Beat together the eggs and creme fraiche until smooth add the parsley and seasoning Pour carefully over the filling 8 Cook on Combination CONVECTION 190 C WARM power for 20 25 mins or until set and lightly browned Ingredients 3 red and 3 yellow peppers 50 ml 2 tbsp olive oil 50 g 2 oz pine nuts 2 garlic cloves crushed 100 g 4 oz long grain rice 300 ml pt hot vegetable stock 1 bun...

Page 71: ...ER LEAVE metal spoons in the sauce Ingredients 30 g 1 oz butter 30 g 1 oz flour 600 ml 1 pt milk Variations of White Sauce Parsley Onion Cheese White pouring sauce Dish 1 litre 2 pt jug Oven accessory glass turntable 1 Melt butter in jug on HIGH power for 20 40 secs 2 Stir in the flour to make a roux 3 Add the milk gradually stirring continuously until well combined 4 Cook for 2 mins on HIGH power...

Page 72: ...cs 3 Whisk Cook on HIGH power for 10 secs 4 Whisk again and cook on HIGH power 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 Ingredients 25 g 1oz butter 75 g 3 oz caster sugar 75 g 3 oz soft brown sugar 50 g 2 oz cocoa powder 3 ml 1 2 tsp vanilla essence 300 ml...

Page 73: ...the pastry Season Sprinkle over the cheese 5 Brush the pastry strips with beaten egg and fold alternately over the mixture to form a plait 6 Glaze the complete plait with beaten egg Cook on Combination CONVECTION 200 C SIMMER power for 11 13 mins or until crisp and golden Ingredients 1 quantity of suet pastry see page 72 75 ml 5 tbsp seedless raspberry jam milk to glaze Baked jam roly poly pudding...

Page 74: ... and juice into a bowl and toss together 3 Add the sugar walnuts sultanas cinnamon and almonds and mix together 4 Take three sheets of filo pastry and brush with melted butter Place each one with the shortest edge towards you Overlap the 2nd sheet onto the 1st sheet by 5 6 cms along the long edge and repeat with the 3rd sheet overlapping the second 5 Place three more sheets of filo on top in the s...

Page 75: ...and gradually add icing sugar and lemon juice Sprinkle with walnuts Ingredients 100 g 4 oz butter 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 flour 1 tsp mixed spice 2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda pinch salt 150 ml pint milk 2 eggs beaten Ginger cake Dish Dish 8 Square pyrex 1 Place butter syrup treacle a...

Page 76: ... accessory glass turntable 1 Line the base of a 1 2 litre 2 pt pudding basin with a circle of greaseproof paper 2 Melt the chocolate with the milk on HIGH power for 1 min and mix until smooth 3 Mix the margarine and sugar together add the cooled chocolate and eggs 4 Add the breadcrumbs and cocoa powder and mix well Fill the basin with the mixture and cook on HIGH power for 6 7 mins or until cooked...

Page 77: ...mixing bowl sift together the flour and salt Stir in sugar and suet 2 Make a well in the centre and add beaten egg and milk Mix to a soft dropping consistency 3 Put the jam in the base of the greased pudding basin and pour pudding mixture over Cook on HIGH power for 5 51 2 mins until firm Ingredients 100 g 4 oz butter or margarine 50 g 2 oz light brown sugar 30 ml 2 tbsp golden syrup 225 g 8 oz ro...

Page 78: ...dy 15 ml 1 tbsp black treacle 50 g 2 oz self raising flour pinch of salt 15 ml 1 tbsp cocoa 5 ml 1 tsp mixed spice 3 ml 1 2 tsp nutmeg 100 g 4 oz shredded suet 150 g 5 oz fresh breadcrumbs 50 g 2 oz mixed peel 50 g 2 oz flaked almonds 2 eggs beaten Christmas pudding Serves 6 8 Dish 1 3 litre 21 2 pt pudding basin lightly greased Oven accessory glass turntable 1 Place apple and carrot in a large bo...

Page 79: ...18 cm 7 square dish lined Oven accessory glass turntable Enamel tray 1 Melt the butter with 50 g of the chocolate in a bowl on MEDIUM power for 1 minute 30 seconds 2 Put the eggs sugar and vanilla essence in a bowl then sift in the flour and baking powder 3 Stir in the melted chocolate and butter mixture and mix well 4 Chop the remaining chocolate into rough chunks and stir into the brownie mixtur...

Page 80: ...n 12 muffin cases 4 Crumble small amounts of streusel topping over each muffin and cook in two batches in preheated oven on CONVECTION 180 C for 22 minutes until browned and well risen Ingredients 75 g 3 oz self raising flour 75 g 3 oz porridge oats 50 g 2 oz dark muscovado sugar 75 g 3 oz butter For the Topping 25 g 1 oz butter 3 eggs beaten 175 g 6 oz light muscovado sugar 150 g 5 oz raisins 75 ...

Page 81: ...pty and drain upside down on kitchen paper The jars should be warm when filled with jam If you wish to cook larger quantities than given in the recipes below revert to the traditional hob method using a traditional recipe Dish size Always use a very large pyrex bowl DO NOT attempt to use jam pans or saucepans in your microwave DO NOT LEAVE JAMS UNATTENDED DURING COOKING BECAUSE OF THE HIGH SUGAR C...

Page 82: ... until rind is tender stirring occasionally Stir in the sugar until dissolved 7 Cook on HIGH for 8 mins covered with pierced clingfilm Stir in the butter and cook uncovered to setting point 18 20 mins 8 Leave to stand for 10 mins then pour into warmed sterilized jars N B Do not double this recipe as it will boil over Ingredients 4 lemons grated rind and juice of 450 g 1 lb caster sugar 4 eggs beat...

Page 83: ...ke if not cleaned Q My oven stops cooking by microwave and H97 and H98 appears in the display window A The display indicates a problem with the microwave generation system Please contact an authorised Service Center or ring the Customer Communications Centre on 0344 844 3899 who can recommend a service agent Q A DEMO MODE PRESS ANY KEY appears in the display and the oven does not cook Why The oven...

Page 84: ...the environment which could otherwise 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 legislation For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact yo...

Page 85: ...nic co uk Visit Panasonic s The Ideas Kitchen website for Microwave advice recipes cooking tips and offers www theideaskitchen co uk cook share learn IP4979_37X69BP_Cover_01_140911 E00037P40EP English 2014 9 11 15 45 Page 4 Panasonic Corporation 2015 Web Site http www panasonic co uk F0003BS30BP PA0515 0 Printed in P R C ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for NN-CD545B

Reviews:

Related manuals for NN-CD545B

Brands by name

Popular brands

Panasonic NN-CD545B, Operating Instructions And Cookery Book

Search results

Summary of Contents for NN-CD545B

Reviews:

Related manuals for NN-CD545B

Brands by name

Popular brands