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Minimum/Maximum Weights for Auto Weight Programs

Program

Minimum weight

Maximum weight

20. Jacket potatoes

200

g

(7 oz)

1500

g

(3 lb 5 oz)

21. Frozen pizza

130

g

(5 oz)

450

g

(1 lb)

22. Frozen potato products

200

g

(7 oz)

500

g

(1 lb 2 oz)

23. Fish and chips

200

g

(7 oz)

500

g

(1 lb 2 oz)

24. Chicken

900

g

(2 lb)

2000

g

(4 lb 7 oz)

25. Beef-rare

500

g

(1 lb 2 oz)

2000

g

(4 lb 7 oz)

26. Beef-medium

500

g

(1 lb 2 oz)

2000

g

(4 lb 7 oz)

27. Beef-well done

500

g

(1 lb 2 oz)

2000

g

(4 lb 7 oz)

28. Lamb-medium

1000

g

(2 lb 3 oz)

2000

g

(4 lb 7 oz)

29. Lamb-well done

1000

g

(2 lb 3 oz)

2000

g

(4 lb 7 oz)

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Summary of Contents for NN-CT54JW

Page 1: ... safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference Operating Instructions and Cookbook Convection Grill Microwave Oven Model No NN CT54JW NN CT55JW NN CT57JM For domestic use only NN CT56JB ...

Page 2: ... given in this Operating Instructions and Cookbook may affect the recipe result and in some instances may be dangerous Customer Communications Centre 0344 844 3899 Selected Spares and Accessories Order direct on line at www panasonic co uk or by telephoning the Customer Communications Centre number above For Cookery Advice call 01344 862108 open Monday to Wednesday 9am 12pm Alternatively visit our...

Page 3: ...ng Chart Using Defrost Microwave and Time 36 Using the Quick 30 Function 37 Using the Add Time Function 37 Grilling 38 39 Convection Cooking 40 41 Combination Cooking 42 43 Combination 1 Convection and Microwave 44 45 Combination 2 Grill and Microwave 46 47 Multi stage Cooking 48 Using the Timer 49 50 Auto Programs 51 54 Junior Menu Programs 55 57 Auto Cook Programs 58 59 Auto Roast Programs 60 62...

Page 4: ...nce Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years When this oven is installed it should be easy to isolate the appliance from the electricity supply by pulling out the plug or operating a circuit breaker If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service ag...

Page 5: ... instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use Ensure that children do not touch the hot outer casing after operation of the oven This oven is intended for Counter top use only It is not intended for built in use or for use inside a cupboard For Countertop use Oven must be placed on a flat stable surface 85 cm 33 in...

Page 6: ...k eggs in their shells and whole hard boiled eggs by microwave Pressure may build up and the eggs may explode even after the microwave heating has ended The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed Clean the inside of the oven door seals and door seal areas regularly When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to the oven walls door seals and door seal areas wipe off with a...

Page 7: ...l convection or combination functions take care when opening or closing the door and when inserting or removing food and accessories The oven has a heating element situated in the top of the oven After using either the grill convection or combination functions the inside surfaces of the oven will be very hot Care should be taken to avoid touching any of the inside surfaces near the heating element...

Page 8: ...nd heating foods low in moisture such as popcorn or poppadoms Drying of food newspapers or clothing and heating of warming pads slippers sponges damp cloths wheat bags hot water bottles and similar may lead to risk of injury ignition or fire 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 Caution In order to...

Page 9: ...ode as shown opposite If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician For U K Models only Warning This appliance must be earthed Important The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the te...

Page 10: ...ffects on human health and the environment For more information about collection and recycling please contact your local municipality Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation Disposal of Old Equipment Important Safety Instructions Do not immerse cord plug or oven in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over t...

Page 11: ...erate the oven without food and accessories including glass turntable and roller ring on Convection 220 C for 5 minutes This will allow the oil that is used for rust protection to be burned off This is the only time that the oven is operated empty except when preheating Before Using your Oven Caution Hot Surfaces Exterior oven surfaces including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get ...

Page 12: ...small amount of conventional oven cleaner sprayed onto a soft damp cloth Wipe onto problem spots leave for recommended time and then wipe off Do not spray directly inside the oven Care Cleaning of your Oven This oven is intended for countertop use only It is not intended for built in use or for use inside a cupboard The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet 1 Oven must be placed on a fla...

Page 13: ...of the oven If air vents become blocked this could cause overheating which would affect the operation of the oven and possibly result in a hazardous situation 9 If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door wipe with a soft cloth This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit or microwave leak...

Page 14: ...t to remove the outer casing from the oven Selected Spares and Accessories 4 These may be ordered direct on line at www panasonic co uk or by telephoning the Customer Communications Centre on 0344 844 3899 Most major credit and debit cards accepted Ensure you quote the correct model number Warning It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation...

Page 15: ...oz this includes total weight of food and dish 7 While cooking by microwave or combination the turntable may vibrate This will not affect cooking performance Parts of your Oven 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 ...

Page 16: ...oor is closed and Start pad pressed 2 See through oven window 3 Door safety lock system 4 Oven lamp 5 Waveguide cover do not remove 6 External oven air vents 7 Control panel 8 Power supply cord 9 Plug 10 Identification plate 11 Glass turntable The glass turntable and roller ring are the only accessories used for microwave cooking 12 Roller ring i The roller ring and oven floor should be cleaned fr...

Page 17: ...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 Note Never operate the oven without food inside except when preheating Foods Low in Moisture 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 cook...

Page 18: ...check the degree of cooking of joints 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 Paper Plastic When heating food in plastic or paper containers keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition Do not...

Page 19: ...e bottom and must be shaken thoroughly before checking the temperature The lid must also be removed from babies food jars the contents must also be stirred or shaken before the temperature is checked This should be carried out before consumption to avoid burns See page 64 Arcing Arcing may occur if a metal container has been used accidentally or if the incorrect weight of food is used or the acces...

Page 20: ...2 inch and as heat spreads through the food by conduction just as in a traditional oven the food cooks from the outside inwards Note The dish used to cook or reheat the food will get warm during cooking as the heat conducts from the food Even in microwaving oven gloves are required Microwaves cannot pass through metal and therefore metal cooking utensils can never be used in a microwave for cookin...

Page 21: ...t potatoes and cakes require a standing time inside or outside of the oven after cooking to allow heat to finish conducting through the food Meat Joints Stand 15 minutes wrapped in aluminium foil Plated Meals Stand for 2 3 minutes Vegetables Boiled potatoes benefit from standing for 1 2 minutes however most other types of vegetables can be served immediately Defrosting It is essential to allow sta...

Page 22: ...large quantities also small meals will reheat more quickly than large portions Spacing Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced apart Never pile foods on top of each other Shape Even shapes cook evenly Food cooks better by microwave when in a round container rather than square Density Porous airy foods heat more quickly than dense heavy foods Covering Cover foods with microwave cling film or a...

Page 23: ...nd during heating to avoid eruption Do not heat liquids that have previously been boiled Do not overheat Checking Food It is essential that food is checked during and after a recommended cooking time even if an auto program has been used just as you would check food cooked in a conven tional oven Return the food to the oven for further cooking if necessary Cleaning As microwaves work on food parti...

Page 24: ...n or combination cooking Do not use for grilling on the wire rack Do not use delicate glass or lead crystal which may crack or arc China and Ceramic Everyday glazed china porcelain or ceramic plates bowls mugs and cups can be used if they are heat resis tant Fine bone china should only be used for reheating for short periods Do not use dishes with a metal rim or pattern Do not use jugs or mugs wit...

Page 25: ...shes and to cover when blind baking pastry cases White paper plates can be used for short re heating 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 c...

Page 26: ...se your own Pyrex dishes plates or bowls directly on the glass turntable No metal Grilling of meat or fish Toast grilling Colouring of gratin dishes or meringue pies No preheating Wire rack on enamel tray Use your own Pyrex dishes heatproof plates or bowls directly on the wire rack on enamel tray on glass turntable Baking of small items with short cooking times puff pastry cookies roll cakes Speci...

Page 27: ...ble gratins No Preheating Wire rack on enamel tray Microwaveable and heatproof dishes placed directly on wire rack on enamel tray on glass turntable No metal Baking cakes Puff pastry tarts Preheating if necessary Enamel tray Microwaveable and heatproof dishes can be used on the enamel tray Do not place dishes directly on glass turntable No metal ...

Page 28: ...r is opened or Stop Cancel is pressed once Start has to be pressed again to continue cooking This oven is equipped with an energy saving function Beep Sound A beep sounds when a pad is pressed If this beep does not sound the setting is incorrect When the oven changes from one function to another two beeps sound After completion of cooking five beeps sound Note When in stand by mode the brightness ...

Page 29: ...s Start The time will be displayed in the window and count down The oven will beep at the end of the program The oven is now ready to use Caution heating elements and oven will be hot Demonstration Mode This is to enable you to experiment setting various programs The letter D will always appear in the display window This is to confirm that there is no microwave power produced and it is safe to use...

Page 30: ...o reset time of day repeat step 1 through to step 3 as above 2 The clock will keep the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied 3 This is a 24 hour clock i e 2pm 14 00 not 2 00 To turn off Press Timer Clock four times Press Timer Clock four times Operation Guide Setting To assist you in programming your oven the following operation will appear in the display window...

Page 31: ...unction time should be added within a 5 second period Cooking time can not be decreased during cooking Press Level Wattage Once High 1000 W Twice Defrost 270 W 3 Times Medium 600 W 4 Times Low 440 W 5 Times Simmer 300 W 6 Times Warm 100 W Inoperable Press Micro Power Press this pad until the power you require appears in the display window The microwave symbol will also appear When you select Defro...

Page 32: ... food directly onto the turntable except in the case of jacket potatoes cooked by microwave only Foods reheated or cooked by microwave only are normally covered with a lid or cling film unless otherwise stated Note 4 For manual defrosting times please refer to defrost chart on page 36 5 For multi stage cooking refer to page 48 6 Stand time can be programmed after microwave power and time setting R...

Page 33: ...ht for each food Default weight is grams To change weight to pounds and ounces refer to page 29 This feature allows you to defrost minced meat chops chicken portions meat joints and bread The Chaos Defrost pad should be pressed to select the correct category and then enter in the weight of the food in grams or pounds and ounces using the up and down pads Foods should be placed in a suitable dish w...

Page 34: ...ly fatty pieces This is to prevent over defrosting on the outside edges Smooth foil secured with cocktail sticks should be used Do not allow the foil to touch the walls of the oven Back fat of joints legs wings and breast bones need shielding Standing time of at least 1 hour should be allowed rolled joints may require longer before cooking to ensure the centre is fully defrosted For Best Results 1...

Page 35: ...nd during the standing stages there is not any microwave power in the oven although the light will remain on and the turntable will turn The automatic stand times ensure a more even defrost but it is still necessary to allow for standing time before use Place foods in a suitable container Meat joints and chickens should be placed on an upturned saucer Separate chops and small items e g bread slice...

Page 36: ...e in a suitable dish Turn and separate twice Shield if necessary 10 mins Stewing steak 450 g 1 lb 13 mins Place in a suitable dish Break up frequently 15 mins Whole chicken 450 g 1 lb 13 15 mins Place in a suitable dish on an upturned saucer or use a microwave safe rack Turn 3 4 times Shield 60 mins Chicken portions 450 g 1 lb 11 13 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single layer Turn twice Shield...

Page 37: ...dd Time function 4 If you wish to operate within 1 minute pressing Stop Cancel will allow the operation Using the Add Time Function This feature allows you to add cooking time at the end of previous cooking Press time pads to add extra cooking time Maximum cooking time Micro Power High microwave up to 30 minutes other microwave powers up to 99 minutes 50 seconds Grill 99 minutes 50 seconds Convect...

Page 38: ...rements up to 10 minutes Press Add time pad once then press 1 min pad to a maximum of 10 minutes After selecting Add Time function time should be added within a 5 second period Cooking time can not be decreased during cooking Caution The accessories and surrounding oven will get very hot Use oven gloves Select Grill power Press once for Grill 1 High twice for Grill 2 Medium or three times for Gril...

Page 39: ...e to check the progress of the food as it is grilling If grilling fish or small items place the enamel tray on top of the wire rack Guidelines 1 There is no microwave power on the Grill only program 2 Use the accessories provided as explained 3 The Grill will only operate with the oven door closed 4 Most meat items e g bacon sausages chops can be cooked on the hottest setting Grill 1 This setting ...

Page 40: ...ates a heating element with a fan For best results always place food in a preheated oven The enamel tray must be on the glass turntable when preheating Press to select oven temperature There is a choice of convection temperatures 40 C and 100 C 220 C For quick selection of the most commonly used cooking temperatures the oven starts at 150 C and then for each press the temperature will count up in ...

Page 41: ...ovenware It is not recommended to cook on more than one level when using the convection oven When cooking 2 trays of buns etc cook in two batches The food is then placed onto the enamel tray Follow your individual recipe guidelines Caution The accessories and the surrounding oven will get very hot Use oven gloves Note 4 After pressing Start the selected temperature can be recalled and changed Pres...

Page 42: ...ry It is possible to use smooth seamed metal tins and foil containers on combination but they must be placed directly onto the enamel tray on the glass turntable They must not be placed directly onto the wire rack or arcing will occur If you experience arcing which is when you see blue sparks or hear crackling noises the metal container is unsuitable or you have insufficient food in the oven You s...

Page 43: ...oven walls and roof will be very hot Note 1 When placing food in the oven after preheating just open the door using the door release pad because if Stop Cancel pad is pressed the program may be cancelled 2 You can increase the cooking time during cooking if required Time can be increased in 1 minute increments up to 10 minutes Press Add time pad once then press 1 min pad to a maximum of 10 minutes...

Page 44: ... an upturned saucer on the enamel tray on the glass turntable Alternatively they can be placed in a heatproof dish on the enamel tray on the glass turntable Recipes using foil or metal containers e g cakes and pastries should be placed directly onto the enamel tray on glass turntable This is the most popular combination mode combining Convection heat with Micro Power Casseroles meat joints jacket ...

Page 45: ...t soapy water to remove any grease Do not put accessories in the dishwasher 3 Foods should always be cooked until browned and piping hot Caution Always use oven gloves when removing dishes from the oven Especially when turning or stirring foods as the accessories and surrounding oven will get very hot Oven temperature Microwave Power Use Oven accessories to use 220 C Warm Nuggets sausage rolls app...

Page 46: ...e and food should always be cooked uncovered The grill will glow on and off during cooking this is normal Select Grill power Press once for Grill 1 High twice for Grill 2 Medium or three times for Grill 3 Low Select Micro Power Keep pressing this pad until the power you require appears in the display window High and Defrost are not available Press to enter required cooking time Maximum cooking tim...

Page 47: ...ter to remove any grease Do not put accessories in the dishwasher Caution Always use oven gloves when removing dishes from the oven especially when turning or stirring foods as the accessories and surrounding oven will get very hot Containers to Use Do not use plastic microwave containers on Combination programs unless suitable for combination cooking Dishes must be able to withstand the heat of t...

Page 48: ...ll start and the time in the display will count down Multi stage Cooking Note 1 For 3 stage cooking enter another cooking program before pressing Start 2 During cooking one press on Stop Cancel stops the operation You can re start it by pressing Start A second press of Stop Cancel will cancel the selected program 3 Whilst not operating one press of Stop Cancel cancels the selected program 4 Auto p...

Page 49: ...hours Press Start Time will count down Press Start Cooking program will commence after which the standing time will count down 1 To Set a Standing Time 2 To Set a Kitchen Timer Inoperable Note 1 Three stage cooking can be programmed including standing time 2 If the oven door is opened during the standing time or minute timer the time in the display window will continue to count down 3 This feature...

Page 50: ... units of minutes If less than one hour the time will count down in units of seconds 3 Delay start cannot be programmed before an auto program and preheating 4 If the oven door is opened during the delay time the time in the display window will continue to count down Press Timer Clock Set Delay time max 9 hours 59 minutes 10 sec pad is inoperable An H will appear in the display to denote hours Pre...

Page 51: ...ng beeps sound and P will flash in the display Then open the door and place the food in the oven and set weight using up and down pads The default weight is in grams To change to lb and oz s refer to page 29 Take care when handling the hot enamel tray Press Start Auto Programs with Preheating It is necessary to preheat the oven for Junior Menu programs 7 chilled breaded products 8 frozen breaded p...

Page 52: ... programs 20 24 use a combination of Microwave and Convection or Grill Auto Roast programs 25 29 use Convection 4 Do not cover food unless stated when using a Combination or Convection program it will prevent the food browning The heat will also melt any plastic covering 5 Most foods benefit from a standing time after cooking on an auto program to allow heat to continue conducting to the centre 6 ...

Page 53: ...10 oz 17 Fresh fish 200 g 7 oz 800 g 1 lb 10 oz 18 Porridge with milk 50 g 2 oz 200 g 7 oz 19 Porridge with water 50 g 2 oz 200 g 7 oz Program Minimum weight Maximum weight 4 Purée vegetables 100 g 4 oz 400 g 14 oz 5 Purée fruits 100 g 4 oz 400 g 14 oz 6 Junior pasta bake 200 g 7 oz 600 g 1 lb 5 oz 7 Chilled breaded products 100 g 4 oz 500 g 1 lb 2 oz 8 Frozen breaded products 100 g 4 oz 500 g 1 l...

Page 54: ... 1 lb 22 Frozen potato products 200 g 7 oz 500 g 1 lb 2 oz 23 Fish and chips 200 g 7 oz 500 g 1 lb 2 oz 24 Chicken 900 g 2 lb 2000 g 4 lb 7 oz 25 Beef rare 500 g 1 lb 2 oz 2000 g 4 lb 7 oz 26 Beef medium 500 g 1 lb 2 oz 2000 g 4 lb 7 oz 27 Beef well done 500 g 1 lb 2 oz 2000 g 4 lb 7 oz 28 Lamb medium 1000 g 2 lb 3 oz 2000 g 4 lb 7 oz 29 Lamb well done 1000 g 2 lb 3 oz 2000 g 4 lb 7 oz ...

Page 55: ...r cooking apples pears peaches papaya and mango The cooked fruit is then puréed and suitable when weaning babies Peel and chop the fruit into even sized pieces Place in a Pyrex dish Add the following quantities of water 100 g 150 g fruit 75 ml water 155 g 300 g fruit 100 ml water 305 g 400 g fruit 150 ml water Cover with lid Press the Junior Menu pad twice Enter the weight of the fruit Press Start...

Page 56: ...ucts such as breaded chicken strips fish goujons popcorn chicken chicken bites or breaded chicken fillets Press Junior Menu four times Press the Start pad to preheat the oven After preheating beeps sound and P will flash in the display Remove all packaging and place the chilled breaded products on the enamel tray on the wire rack Enter weight of food and press Start Turn halfway during cooking 8 F...

Page 57: ...in the display Remove all packaging and place the frozen vegetable fries on the enamel tray on the wire rack Enter weight of food and press start Turn halfway 11 Flapjacks 8 Presses Prepare the flapjacks as detailed in the recipe below Place the Pyrex dish on the enamel tray Press Junior Menu eight times Press Start Junior Menu Programs 1 Place the chopped dates low fat margarine and honey in a Py...

Page 58: ...rced Press the Auto Cook pad twice Enter the weight Press Start Stir halfway Allow to stand for 1 minute Ensure food is piping hot Stir again before serving 14 Reheat pasta 3 Presses 300 g 1600 g 11 oz 3 lb 9 oz This program is for reheating a chilled pasta convenience meal that can be stirred Foods must be in a suitable microwaveable container and have the film pierced Place on turntable press th...

Page 59: ...z 7 oz This program is suitable for cooking porridge using plain oats Use back of pack instructions for quantity of oats to milk Use whole or semi skimmed milk This program is not suitable for making porridge with water or skimmed milk Use a large round bowl Do not cover Place on the glass turntable Press the Auto Cook pad seven times Enter the weight of oats used Press Start Stir at beeps Allow t...

Page 60: ...ting beeps sound and P will flash in the display Remove all packaging and place pizza on wire rack on enamel tray on glass turntable Enter weight and press Start 22 Frozen potato products 3 Presses 200 g 500 g 7 oz 1 lb 2 oz To cook frozen potato products e g hash browns croquettes etc that are suitable for grilling Press the Auto Roast pad three times Press the Start pad to preheat the oven After...

Page 61: ...results cook in a single layer 24 Chicken 5 Presses 900 g 2000 g 2 lb 4 lb 7 oz To cook whole fresh unstuffed chickens Cook stuffing separately Press Auto Roast pad five times Press the Start pad to preheat the oven After preheating beeps sound and P will flash in the display Place chicken on enamel tray and place on glass turntable Enter in the weight of the chicken then press Start Start cooking...

Page 62: ... eight times enter the weight of the food and press Start After cooking stand for 10 to 20 minutes 28 Lamb medium 9 Presses 1000 g 2000 g 2 lb 3 oz 4 lb 7 oz For cooking medium fresh roast leg of lamb with bone Place on enamel tray on the glass turntable Press the Auto Roast pad nine times enter the weight of the food and press Start After cooking stand for 10 to 20 minutes 29 Lamb well done 10 Pr...

Page 63: ... prepa ra tion and storage of the food then cooking or reheating presents no safety risks Foods that cannot be stirred should be cut with a knife to test that they are adequately heated throughout Even if a manufac tur er s instructions or the times in the cookbook have been followed it is still important to check the food is heated thoroughly If in doubt always return to the oven for further rehe...

Page 64: ... be shaken thoroughly before heating and again at the end and tested carefully before feeding a baby For 7 8 fl oz of milk from fridge temperature remove top and teat Heat on High microwave for 25 30 seconds Check carefully For 3 fl oz of milk from fridge temperature remove top and teat Heat on High microwave for 10 15 seconds Check carefully Liquid at the top of bottle will be much hotter than at...

Page 65: ...ower Level Time to Select approx Instructions Guidelines Bread Precooked Fresh N B Breads reheated by microwave will have a soft base Croissants 1 High 15 20 secs Place on micro safe plate on turntable Do not cover or Grill 1 2 3 mins Place on heatproof plate on turntable Do not cover 4 High 30 40 secs Place on micro safe plate on turntable Do not cover or Grill 1 3 5 mins Place on heatproof plate...

Page 66: ... 3 4 mins Canned soups Cream of mushroom 400 g High 3 4 mins Place in a micro safe bowl on turntable Cover Stir halfway Minestrone 400 g High 2 mins 30 secs Canned puddings Custard 400 g High 2 mins Place in a micro safe bowl on turntable Cover Stir halfway Sponge pudding 400 g High 2 mins 30 secs Place in a micro safe bowl on turntable Cover Canned vegetables Drain where appropriate Carrots whole...

Page 67: ...70 ml High 2 mins 30 secs Drinks Milk from the fridge 1 mug 235 ml Medium 2 mins 2 mins 30 secs Place in a micro safe mug or jug on turntable 1 jug 600 ml Medium 4 5 mins Homemade meat dishes Casserole for 2 700 g High 6 8 mins Place in a micro safe dish on turntable Cover Stir halfway Casserole for 4 1 kg High 10 15 mins Bolognese sauce 250 g High 3 mins 1 kg High 8 mins Pastry products precooked...

Page 68: ...on enamel tray on turntable Do not cover Sausage roll 330 g 2 Combi 220 C Warm 9 10 mins Xmas mince pies 110 g 2 High 10 20 secs Place in micro safe dish on turntable Do not cover Plated meals homemade chilled Child size 1 High 2 3 mins Place on a micro safe plate on turntable Cover Adult size 1 High 4 5 mins Puddings and desserts Transfer puddings to a micro safe heatproof dish Apple pie chilled ...

Page 69: ...r to a similar sized micro safe heatproof dish Breaded mushrooms 300 g Convection 220 C 13 15 mins Place on enamel tray on wire rack on turntable Cottage pie 400 g High 4 5 mins Place on turntable Uncovered or Combi 220 C Simmer 13 15 mins Place on enamel tray on turntable Do not cover Lasagne 400 g Medium 5 7 mins Place on turntable Uncovered or Combi 200 C Low 11 13 mins Place on enamel tray on ...

Page 70: ...gned for microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care Golden drummers 340 g 6 Grill 1 16 18 mins Place on enamel tray on wire rack on turntable Turn halfway Lasagne 400 g Defrost then High 8 mins 8 9 mins Place on turntable or Combi 220 C Simmer 18 20 mins Place on enamel tray on turntable Breaded onion rings 250 g Grill 1 10 12 mins Place on enamel tray on wire rack on turntable Turn ha...

Page 71: ...on wire rack on turntable Turn halfway Steaks 250 g 2 High 4 5 mins Place on micro safe rack or plate on turntable Cover or Grill 1 28 30 mins Place on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable Turn halfway Beans pulses should be pre soaked except lentils Black eyed beans 225 g High then Simmer 10 mins 25 30 mins Use 600 ml 1 pt boiling water in a large bowl Cover Chick peas 225 g High then Simmer 10 ...

Page 72: ... and vegetables with lid on enamel tray on turntable Stir halfway Beefburgers Fresh from raw Caution Hot fat Remove oven accessories with care 226 g 2 High 3 4 mins Place on micro safe rack or plate on turntable Cover or Grill 1 18 20 mins Place on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable Turn halfway Beefburgers Frozen from raw Caution Hot fat Remove oven accessories with care 227 g 4 High 5 7 mins ...

Page 73: ... turntable Turn halfway Nuggets fresh 360 g Combi 220 C Warm 12 14 mins Place on enamel tray on wire rack on turntable Chicken legs 1 kg 4 Medium 15 18 mins Place on micro safe rack or plate on turntable Cover or Combi 220 C Simmer 25 35 mins Place on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable Whole Medium 9 11 mins per 450 g Place in micro safe dish on turntable Cover or Combi 190 C Simmer 14 16 mins ...

Page 74: ... 14 mins Place on enamel tray on wire rack on turntable Turn halfway Fillets 260 g 2 High 3 4 mins Place in micro safe dish Add 30 ml of liquid Cover or Grill 1 12 14 mins Place on enamel tray on wire rack on turntable Turn halfway Steaks 220 g 2 High 3 4 mins Place in micro safe dish Add 30 ml of liquid Cover or Grill 2 12 16 mins Place on enamel tray on wire rack on turntable Turn halfway Whole ...

Page 75: ...mbi 220 C Simmer 9 10 mins Whole 500 g 2 High 12 15 mins Place in micro safe dish Add 30 ml of liquid Cover Steaks 220 g 2 High 4 6 mins Place in micro safe dish Add 30 ml of liquid Cover Boil in the bag 150 g 170 g Defrost then stand then Medium 4 mins 2 mins 4 5 mins Place bag sauce side down on a plate Slash top Fruit Peel slice chop into even sized pieces Place in shallow heatproof dish on tur...

Page 76: ...ntable Turn halfway Joints Combi 180 C Simmer 12 15 mins per 450 g Place on enamel tray on turntable Turn halfway Stewing lamb 450 g High then Low 10 mins 40 mins Place in micro safe dish with stock and vegetables on turntable Stir halfway Cover or Combi 160 C Warm 1 hr Place in casserole dish add stock and vegetables cover with lid on enamel tray on turntable Stir halfway Casseroling lamb i e dic...

Page 77: ...namel tray on turntable Pizza fresh chilled N B Remove all packaging Pizzas will have a soft base if cooked by microwave only Deep pan ham 410 g High 4 6 mins Place on micro safe plate on turntable Do not cover or Convection 220 C 8 12 mins Place directly on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable Do not cover Thin and crispy 300 g Combi 220 C Warm 6 8 mins Place on wire rack on enamel tray on turnt...

Page 78: ...30 mins per 450 g Place in large casserole dish with lid and cover with water Tenderloin whole Combi 190 C Warm 25 30 mins per 450 g Place on upturned saucer on enamel tray on turntable Porridge N B Use a large bowl 1 serving cup of oats Medium 3 3 mins 30 secs Add 1 cup of water or milk Stir halfway 2 servings 1 cup of oats High 4 5 mins Add 2 cups of water or milk Stir halfway 4 servings 2 cups ...

Page 79: ... pt milk and 30 ml sugar Pudding rice 50 g High then Simmer 5 mins 40 mins Add 450 ml 1 pt milk and 30 ml sugar Sausages from raw caution Hot Fat Remove oven accessories with care For guidelines see Meat Chapter page 88 Thick 454 g 8 Grill 1 17 18 mins Place on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable Turn halfway Turkey from raw Caution Hot fat Remove oven accessories with care For guidelines see Me...

Page 80: ...7 8 mins Mushrooms 450 g High 5 mins Parsnips sliced 450 g High 5 6 mins Peas 450 g High 4 6 mins Potatoes boiled 450 g High 7 9 mins Potatoes par boiled 450 g High 5 6 mins Potatoes jacket 225 g 1 High 5 mins Wash and prick skins several times Place directly on glass turntable if cooking by microwave If cooked by combination place directly on enamel tray on turntable Allow to stand for 5 minutes ...

Page 81: ...6 7 mins Add 30 ml 2 tbsp water Cover Carrots sliced 450 g High 8 mins Cauliflower 450 g High 9 10 mins Peas 450 g High 6 7 mins Spinach nuggets 450 g High 8 9 mins Sweetcorn 450 g High 7 mins Miscellaneous Frozen yorkshire puddings 370 g Convection Preheat 220 C then 220 ºC 15 20 mins Place directly onto enamel tray Note Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave If uns...

Page 82: ... over Allow half to two thirds of the original cooking time i e 30 minutes on Medium microwave for 4 servings will become 15 20 minutes on Medium microwave for 2 servings Increasing and Decreasing Recipes Using Recipes from Other Books Cooking for One 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 ...

Page 83: ...getables are softened Stir halfway 3 Add stock and orange zest Cover and cook on High microwave for 5 minutes then Low microwave for 15 minutes or until the carrots are soft 4 Place into a liquidiser and purée until smooth 5 Return purée to the bowl and add orange juice Stir in the crème fraiche and season to taste Cover and cook on Medium microwave for 3 4 minutes or until piping hot 6 Garnish wi...

Page 84: ...e tomatoes tomato purée and stock and cook on High microwave for 5 minutes then Simmer microwave for 15 minutes 3 Stir in the cabbage basil pasta baked beans and seasoning and cook on Simmer microwave for 35 minutes Serve sprinkled with Parmesan ingredients Serves 6 30 ml 2 tbsp olive oil 1 carrot finely diced 1 celery stick finely diced 1 red onion finely diced 1 garlic clove crushed 400 g 14 fl ...

Page 85: ...le thicker part to the outside Cover with cling film or lid Noise During cooking popping sounds may be heard This is due to moisture trapped between the flesh particularly with oily fish such as salmon and mackerel This can be minimised when cooking if the skin and flesh is pierced several times with a cocktail stick Liquid Fresh fish should always be sprinkled with 30 ml 2 tbsp of lemon juice whi...

Page 86: ...r in tuna hard boiled egg parsley and lemon juice season well 4 Shape into 8 cakes and coat in beaten egg and breadcrumbs 5 Place on enamel tray on wire rack and cook on Combination Convection 220 C Warm microwave for 15 25 minutes or until brown turning halfway 1 Place the white fish with 30 ml 2 tbsp water in a shallow dish Cover and cook on High microwave for 4 5 minutes or on auto program fres...

Page 87: ...at on High microwave for 1 minute and mix well Add the onions and leek cook on High microwave for 3 4 minutes or until soft 2 Add the garlic tomatoes stock seasoning wine thyme orange peel saffron and chilli sauce Heat on High microwave for 3 4 minutes Skin the fish cut into chunks and add to the tomato liquid Cook on High microwave for 3 4 minutes or until the fish is cooked Add the mixed seafood...

Page 88: ... by microwave Roast meat is always easier 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 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...

Page 89: ...erefore it is essential to purchase good quality meats When cooking a casserole place a saucer or small upturned plate over the meat to keep it submerged in the juices How to Cook Small Cuts of Meat by Microwave Some cuts of meat can be cooked successfully by microwave although due to their short cooking times and no heat source they will not crisp and brown They should always be cooked on a micro...

Page 90: ...uce 45 ml 3 tbsp soy sauce 45 ml 3 tbsp honey 5 ml 1 tsp dry mustard powder 45 ml 3 tbsp plum jam Dish 1 x large Pyrex casserole dish with lid 1 x Pyrex bowl 1 x Pyrex shallow dish Accessory Enamel tray 1 Place chicken 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 turmeric five spice coriander and cumin and blend u...

Page 91: ... in the Hole Creamy Chicken Gratin ingredients Serves 4 150 g 5 oz plain flour 3 ml tsp salt 2 eggs 300 ml pt milk and water 25 g 1 oz oil 450 g 1 lb sausages Dish 1 x mixing bowl 1 x 25 x 18 cm 10 x 7 inch oblong rectangular tin Accessory Enamel tray ingredients Serves 4 350 g 12 oz leeks trimmed and sliced 25 g 1 oz butter 30 ml 2 tbsp plain flour 300 ml pt milk 225 g 8 oz cooked chicken chopped...

Page 92: ...s or until soft 2 Place all other ingredients in casserole dish Stir well 3 Cover and cook on High microwave for 10 minutes then Medium microwave for 15 20 minutes or until cooked Variation Chilli con carne Add 400 g 14 oz canned red kidney beans drained 5 10 ml 1 2 tsp chilli powder 1 diced green pepper to the ingredients above Shepherd s Pie ingredients Serves 4 1 medium onion chopped 2 carrots ...

Page 93: ... or until the pasta is tender and the top is crispy and golden brown 1 Toss meat in the flour Combine all ingredients except the soured cream in casserole dish cover 2 Place on enamel tray and cook on Combination Convection 160 C Warm microwave for 1 hour 15 minutes or until the meat is tender 3 Remove from oven and immediately stir in the soured cream Serve with ribbon noodles Moussaka ingredient...

Page 94: ...ground black pepper 3 Stir the rice into the butter mixture and add the hot stock and soaking liquid from the mushrooms Cover and cook for a further 5 minutes on High microwave 4 Stir the mushrooms into the rice mixture Cover and cook for a further 5 minutes on High microwave 5 Stir and add the basil Continue to cook for the final 5 minutes on High microwave Leave to stand for approx 10 minutes an...

Page 95: ...ccessory Enamel tray 1 Preheat oven with enamel tray on Convection 220 C Chop all the vegetables except spinach into bite sized pieces and put in roasting dish with the oil Cook on Convection 220 C 25 30 minutes 2 Cook the pasta shapes in a casserole dish with 450 ml pt boiling water on High microwave for 5 6 minutes or until soft Drain Wash the spinach and tear into small pieces 3 Make the white ...

Page 96: ...filling ingredients in mixing bowl 2 Slice in back of each croissant and fill with mixture 3 Place 4 croissants on enamel tray on wire rack and cook on Combination Grill 1 Simmer microwave for 5 6 minutes Repeat with the remaining 4 croissants 1 Place Passata sausage garlic and onion in a bowl and mix well 2 Arrange muffin halves 4 at a time on wire rack on enamel tray and toast on Grill 1 for 4 6...

Page 97: ...dcrumbs Dish 1 x large Pyrex casserole dish 1 x large Pyrex jug 1 x large shallow Pyrex dish Accessory Enamel tray 1 Place the bread buttered side up on wire rack on enamel tray and cook on Grill 1 for approx 3 4 minutes or until browning 2 On 2 slices of the bread spread the untoasted sides with mustard and top with ham and cheese Cover with the other slices browned side up 3 Place back on the wi...

Page 98: ...es Never add salt to vegetables before microwaving Remember the flavour of microwaved vegetables is much better than boiled Cabbage should be shredded and cooked by High microwave Approx 500 g for 12 14 minutes with 75 ml 5 tbsp water Fresh vegetables require 15 ml 1 tbsp of water per 100 g vegetables Cover with pierced cling film or lid and stir halfway Always cook vegetables in a dish that is a ...

Page 99: ...90 ml 6 tbsp water Jacket Potatoes Varieties of potatoes vary in their 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 Coo...

Page 100: ...lace on enamel tray and cook on Combination Convection 220 C Low microwave for 10 12 minutes or until golden brown Roast Vegetable Parcels ingredients Serves 4 450 g 1 lb mixed vegetable e g sweet potato red pepper leeks aubergine coutgettes onion chopped 1 clove of garlic crushed 30 ml 2 tbsp olive oil 200 g 7 oz canned chopped tomatoes 10 ml 2 tsp tomato purée 25 g 1 oz pine nuts 50 g 2 oz Gruyè...

Page 101: ...ces 15 ml 1 tbsp olive oil 100 g 4 oz soft goat s cheese 3 eggs beaten 75 ml 5 tbsp crème fraiche or double cream 15 ml 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped salt and pepper Dish 1 x large mixing bowl 1 x 23 cm 9 inch flan dish 1 x Jug Accessory Enamel tray 1 Preheat the oven on Convection 200 C 2 Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Stir in the parmesan add 2 3 tbsps ...

Page 102: ...rex mixing bowl Accessory none 1 Cut the potatoes into large cubes and place in a large bowl with 6 tbsp 90 ml water Cover and cook on High microwave for 6 8 minutes or until soft Drain and set aside 2 Mix the remaining ingredients together Add the potatoes and mix well Serve either hot or cold Vegetables and Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers ingredients Serves 6 3 red peppers 3 yellow peppers 1 bunch sp...

Page 103: ... milk whisking well 3 Cook on High microwave for 4 6 minutes Whisk well halfway through cooking time and again at the end Container Size Always use a container or jug at least twice the capacity of the sauce to avoid boiling over Covering Do not cover sauces when cooking Caution Sauces gravy should be thoroughly stirred before during and after cooking to avoid any eruptions and to result in a smoo...

Page 104: ... 1 Melt butter in a Pyrex jug on High microwave for 30 50 seconds 2 Stir in sugars cocoa powder and vanilla essence 3 Gradually add milk stirring well 4 Cook on High microwave for 2 minutes Stir well Repeat this again three more times or until you achieve a smooth and glossy consistency that coats the back of a spoon 1 Cut the Roquefort into pieces place in a bowl and melt using Medium microwave f...

Page 105: ... golden caster sugar 50 g 2 oz walnuts roughly chopped 50 g 2 oz sultanas 5 ml 1 tsp ground cinnamon 50 g 2 oz ground almonds 6 sheets filo pastry 50 g 2 oz butter melted icing sugar to serve Dish 1 x Pyrex mixing bowl baking sheet Accessory Enamel tray 1 Preheat the oven on Convection 180 C with enamel tray 2 Put the apples and lemon juice into a bowl and toss together 3 Add the sugar walnuts sul...

Page 106: ...x large mixing bowl 1 x 20 cm 8 inch square Pyrex dish Accessory none 1 Place butter syrup treacle and sugar in a bowl and heat on High microwave for 1 2 minutes or until fat has melted 2 Place flour spices bicarbonate of soda and salt in a large bowl Stir in treacle mixture and mix well Stir in milk and eggs and beat until smooth 3 Pour into square dish and cook on Medium microwave for 8 9 minute...

Page 107: ...ses Accessory Enamel tray 1 Preheat the oven on Convection 180 ºC with enamel tray 2 Sieve the flours bicarbonate of soda salt and cinnamon into a bowl 3 In a separate bowl beat together the oil eggs and sugar Add the grated carrot crushed pineapple and raisins 4 Pour the oil mixture into the flour mixture and stir together until just blended 5 Put the mixture into the individual muffin tins lined...

Page 108: ...g 2 oz light brown sugar 30 ml 2 tbsp golden syrup 225 g 8 oz rolled oats 450 g 1 lb plums stoned and thinly sliced 5 ml 1 tsp ground cinnamon Dish 1 x large Pyrex bowl 1 x 20 cm 8 inch ceramic flan dish Accessory Enamel tray ingredients Serves 4 150 g 5 oz self raising flour pinch salt 50 g 2 oz caster sugar 50 g 2 oz suet 1 egg 150 ml pt milk 30 ml 2 tbsp jam or golden syrup Optional 10 ml 2 tsp...

Page 109: ...ke a thick purée 2 Stir in juice rind and mixed fruit Cook on High microwave for 2 minutes Stir in brandy and treacle Stand for 5 minutes Beat in rest of ingredients 3 Press into a lightly greased pudding basin Cover with greaseproof paper and cook on High microwave for 4 minutes Stand for 5 minutes Cook on High microwave for another 2 minutes or until just firm N B One of the advantages of using ...

Page 110: ...microwave for 2 minutes 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 mixture 5 Spoon into the dish spread evenly and cook on enamel tray Combination Convection 220 C Simmer microwave for 9 12 minutes or until firm 1...

Page 111: ...ound mixed spice Muffins 225 g 8 oz plain flour 10 ml 2 tsp baking powder 150 g 5 oz caster sugar 2 5 ml tsp salt lemon grated zest 175 g 6 oz fresh or frozen berries raspberries or blueberries 75 g 3 oz butter 110 ml 6 fl oz buttermilk 1 egg lightly beaten 2 5 ml tsp vanilla essence Dish 1 x small Pyrex bowl 1 x large mixing bowl 1 x large Pyrex bowl 2 x 6 hole muffin tin 12 paper muffin cases Ac...

Page 112: ...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 content Covering Do not cover preserves whilst cooking apart from if recommended in the recipe We do not recommend that you use your microwave to sterilise babies bottles See details on page 64 Do not seal preserving jars in your mic...

Page 113: ...r in the sugar until dissolved 6 Cook on High microwave for 8 minutes covered with pierced cling film Stir in the butter and cook uncovered until setting point is reached approx 18 20 minutes 7 Leave to stand for 10 minutes then pour into warmed sterilized jars N B Do not double this recipe as it will boil over Plum Jam ingredients Makes approx 1 5 kg 3 lb 5 oz 675 g 1 lb 8 oz plums or damsons hal...

Page 114: ...opped 1 spring onion sliced Dish 1 x dinner plate Accessory none Tomato Soup ingredients Serves 4 30 ml 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion chopped 1 garlic clove crushed 200 g 7 oz carrots peeled and chopped 400 g 14 oz canned chopped tomatoes 200 ml pt passata 400 ml pt vegetable stock 1 bay leaf 1 sprig of fresh thyme 100 ml 4 fl oz single cream optional salt and pepper Dish 1 x large Pyrex casserole dish...

Page 115: ...and stock to the dish Mix well and cook on High microwave for 10 minutes then Simmer microwave for a further 10 minutes 3 Purée if necessary to suit the age of the child Individual Fish Pies 1 Place the potatoes into a casserole dish add 3 tbsp 45 ml water cover and cook on High microwave for 7 9 minutes 2 Drain the potatoes add half the butter and milk and mash together leave to one side 3 Place ...

Page 116: ...ing the butter into the flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs Mix the golden caster sugar salt and oats into the crumble topping 2 Mix the apple pear and raspberries with the caster sugar and divide equally between the ramekin dishes and top with the crumble mixture 3 Place the ramekins onto the enamel tray and cook on Combination 180 ºC Simmer microwave for 15 20 minutes Stuffed Sweet Potatoe...

Page 117: ...aused by small appliances such as mixers vacuums blow dryers etc It does not indicate a problem with your oven Q The oven won t accept my program Why A The oven is designed not to accept an incorrect program For example the oven will not accept a fourth stage of cooking Q Sometimes warm air comes from the oven vents Why A The heat given off from the food whilst cooking warms the air in the oven ca...

Page 118: ...ing the oven the fan motor may rotate to cool the electrical components This is normal and you can continue using the oven at this time Q DEMO MODE PRESS ANY KEY or D appears in the display and the oven does not cook Why A The oven has been programmed in demo mode This mode is designed for retail store display Deactivate this mode by pressing Micro Power once and Stop Cancel 4 times Q Can I check ...

Page 119: ...nasonic Appliances Microwave Oven Shanghai Co Ltd 888 898 Longdong Road Pudong Shanghai 201203 China Imported by Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH REP EU Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15 22525 Hamburg Germany Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate Manufacturer Panasonic Model NN CT54JW NN CT55JW NN CT56JB NN CT57JM Power Supply 230 240 V 50 Hz Operating Frequency 2450 MHz Input Power Ma...

Page 120: ... offers www theideaskitchen co uk cook share learn PHONE OUR CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS CENTRE 0344 844 3899 For service or spares Or order spares direct on line at www panasonic co uk Panasonic Corporation http www panasonic com Panasonic Corporation 2018 F0003BG70BP PA0118 0 Printed in P R C ...

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