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Operating Instructions and Cookbook

Microwave/Grill Oven

Model No.

NN-GD37HS

Important safety instructions

Please read carefully and keep for future reference

For domestic use only

Summary of Contents for NN-GD37HS

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions and Cookbook Microwave Grill Oven Model No NN GD37HS Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference For domestic use only ...

Page 2: ...cooking on page 40 46 of this book Always check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening the door After checking the progress of the foods press Start to continue the cooking time Failure to follow the instructions given in this Operating Instructions and Cookbook may affect the recipe result and in some instances may be dangerous Customer Communications Centre 0344 844 38...

Page 3: ...ock 25 Microwave Cooking and Defrosting 26 Defrosting Guidelines 27 Defrosting Chart 28 Grilling 29 Combination Cooking 30 Using the Timer 31 Using the Aqua Clean Program 32 Multistage Cooking 33 Chaos Defrost 34 35 Auto Cook Combi Programs 36 38 Cooking and Reheating Guidelines 39 Reheating Charts 40 42 Cooking Charts 43 46 Recipes Soups and Snacks 47 Meat and Poultry 48 49 Fish 50 Vegetables 51 ...

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: ...hat the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use 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 above floor level For proper operation the oven must have sufficient air flow i e 5 cm 2 at one side the other being op...

Page 6: ...oor seals and door seal areas regularly When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to the oven walls door seals and door seal areas wipe off with a damp cloth Mild detergent may be used if they get very dirty The use of harsh detergent or abrasive is not recommended Do not use commercial oven cleaners When using the grill or combination mode some foods may inevitably splatter grease on to the o...

Page 7: ...ther the grill 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 inside the oven N B After cooking by these modes the oven accessories will be very hot This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system In case of electronic f...

Page 8: ...d 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 avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut out this appliance must not be supplie...

Page 9: ...dance with the following code Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or colour...

Page 10: ...o save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and 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 Eu...

Page 11: ...en remove all packing material and examine the oven for any damage such as dents broken door latches or cracks in the door Notify dealer immediately if unit is damaged Do not install if unit is damaged Guarantee 2 Your receipt is your guarantee please keep safely Cord 3 If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or it s service agent or a similarly qual...

Page 12: ...re must be taken to avoid damage caused in this way If the cavity or door become damaged the lining may begin to corrode Providing the above precautions are taken regarding the cleaning and care of your oven the life of the cavity and door may be extended 5 The outside oven surface should be cleaned with a damp cloth To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven water should not be allo...

Page 13: ...otection against exposure to microwave energy 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 11 The roller ring and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise Simply wipe the bottom surface of ...

Page 14: ...in either direction The maximum weight that can be placed on the turntable is 3 kg 6 lb 10 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 8 The wire rack must only be used as directed for grilling and combination cooking Never use this on microwave only Do not use if operating the oven wi...

Page 15: ...cessories used for Microwave cooking 12 Roller ring i The Roller ring and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise ii The Roller ring must always be used together with the Glass turntable for cooking 13 Grill elements 14 Caution label hot surfaces 15 Wire rack 16 Menu label 17 Warning label 18 Stopper irremovable The stopper ensures sufficient space at the back of the ove...

Page 16: ...re 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 Note Never operate the oven without food inside 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 cooked too long We ...

Page 17: ...g Paper Plastic When heating food in plastic or paper containers keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition Do not use wire twist ties with roasting bags as arcing will occur Do not use recycled paper products e g kitchen roll unless they say they are specifically designed for use in a microwave oven These products contain impurities which may cause sparks and or fires when used Re...

Page 18: ...cing Arcing may occur if a metal container has been used accidentally or if the incorrect weight of food is used or the wire rack has been damaged Arcing is when blue flashes of light are seen in the microwave oven If this occurs stop the machine immediately If the oven is left unattended and this continues it can damage the machine Maximum Weight on Turntable The maximum weight that can be placed...

Page 19: ...rowaves cause the water molecules to vibrate which causes friction i e heat This heat then cooks the food Microwaves are also attracted to fat and sugar particles and foods high in these will cook more quickly Microwaves can only penetrate to a depth of 1 2 inches 4 5 cm and as heat spreads through the food by conduction just as in a traditional oven the food cooks from the outside inwards Foods N...

Page 20: ...ill revert back to clock mode 1 Display window 2 Microwave power button page 26 3 Grill button page 29 4 Combi button page 30 5 Chaos Defrost button page 34 35 6 Auto Cook button page 36 37 7 Auto Combi button page 36 38 8 Time Weight dial 9 Aqua Clean button page 32 10 Timer button page 31 11 Clock button page 25 12 Stop Cancel button Before cooking One press clears your instructions During cooki...

Page 21: ...kin or membrane on some foods will cause steam to build up during cooking These foods must be pierced or a strip of skin should be peeled off before cooking to allow the steam to es cape Eggs potatoes apples sausages etc will all need to be pierced before cooking Do not attempt to boil eggs in their shells Moisture Content Many fresh foods e g vegetables and fruit vary in their moisture content th...

Page 22: ...parts to the outside Starting Temperature The colder the food the longer it takes to heat up Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature Food temperature should be between 5 8 ºC before cooking Turning and Stirring Some foods require stirring during cooking Meat and poultry should be turned after half the cooking time Liquids All liquids must be stirred before during an...

Page 23: ...ng 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 with glued handles since ...

Page 24: ...an be used to line the base of dishes and to cover fatty foods e g bacon rashers to stop splattering White paper plates can be used for short re heating times on Microwave only Wicker Wood Straw 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 m...

Page 25: ...n starts to blink Turn Time Weight dial Enter the time by turning the Time Weight dial The time appears in the display Press Clock The colon stops blinking Time of day is now locked into the display When the oven is first plugged in 88 88 appears in display window Setting the Clock Child Lock Note 1 To reset time of day repeat step 1 through to step 3 as above 2 The clock will keep the time of day...

Page 26: ...ime in the display will count down Microwave Cooking and Defrosting Note 1 For defrosting times please refer to defrost chart on page 28 2 For multi stage cooking refer to page 33 3 Stand time can be programmed after Micro Power and time setting Refer to using the timer page 31 4 You can change the cooking time during cooking if required Turn Time Weight dial to increase or decrease the cooking ti...

Page 27: ...d 4 Always turn or stir the food especially when the oven beeps Shield if necessary see point 6 5 Minced meat chops and other small items should be broken up or separated as soon as possible and placed in a single layer 6 Shielding prevents food cooking It is essential when defrosting chickens and joints of meat The outside thaws out first so protect wings breast and fat with smooth pieces of alum...

Page 28: ... 3 4 times Shield 60 mins Chicken portions 450 g 1 lb 10 15 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single layer Turn twice Shield if necessary 30 mins Fish Whole 450 g 1 lb 15 20 mins Place in a suitable dish Turn twice Shield 15 20 mins Fillets Steak 450 g 1 lb 10 12 mins Place in a suitable dish Turn twice separate and shield if necessary 15 20 mins Prawns 450 g 1 lb 10 12 mins Place in a suitable d...

Page 29: ...eath to catch fat and drips 2 Never cover foods when grilling 3 Do not attempt to preheat the grill 4 The grill will only operate with the oven door closed It is not possible to use the grill function with the door open 5 There is no microwave power on the grill only program 6 Most foods require turning halfway during cooking When turning food open oven door and carefully remove wire rack using ov...

Page 30: ...ight of food is used the wire rack has been damaged or a metal container has been used accidentally Arcing is flashes of blue light seen in the microwave If this occurs stop the oven immediately 6 Some foods should be cooked on combination without using the wire rack i e roasts gratins pies and puddings The food should be placed in a heatproof non metallic dish and placed directly onto the turntab...

Page 31: ...s a minute timer In this case press Timer set time and press Start 4 Standing time cannot be programmed after an auto program 5 If the programmed stand 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 Note 1 Three stage cooking can be programmed including delay start cooking 2 If the programmed delay time exceeds ...

Page 32: ...iner e g Pyrex jug or bowl Use a jug or bowl of at least 500 ml volume Press Start The program runs for 20 minutes Five beeps sound at the completion of the program Open oven door and wipe the cavity and door area with a soft cloth Note 1 Do not remove the glass turntable and roller ring during this Program 2 To clean the glass turntable and roller ring refer to page 12 3 Repeat the above procedur...

Page 33: ...e time in the display will count down Example Grill on Grill 3 for 4 minutes and cook food on 440 W for 5 minutes Press Grill Power 3 times to select Grill 3 Press Micro Power four times to select 440 W Set the cooking time to 4 minutes using the Time Weight dial Set the cooking time to 5 minutes using the Time Weight dial Press Start Multistage Cooking Note 1 For 3 stage cooking enter another coo...

Page 34: ...check the food It is essential that you turn and stir the food frequently and shield if necessary On hearing the first beep you should turn and shield if possible On the second beep you should turn the food or break it up Note 1st Beep Turn or Shield 1st Beep Turn or Shield 2nd Beep Turn or break up 1 Check foods during defrosting Foods vary in their defrosting speed 2 It is not necessary to cover...

Page 35: ...specially if it is a particularly fatty piece This is to prevent food starting to cook on the outside edges Protect wings breast and fat with smooth pieces of aluminium foil secured with cocktail sticks Do not allow the foil to touch the walls of the oven Standing time of at least 1 hour should be allowed for joints after defrosting Select the weight of the food by turning the dial Turning the dia...

Page 36: ...ting to the centre 6 To allow for some variations that occur in food check that food is thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving This feature allows you to cook foods by setting the weight The oven determines the microwave power level and or combination setting then gives a cooking time this cooking time has been developed following extensive testing by our Home Economists in our developmen...

Page 37: ... hot Stir before serving 6 Fresh vegetables 3 Presses 200 g 800 g To cook fresh vegetables Place prepared vegetables into a shallow container on turntable Add 15 ml 1 tbsp water per 100 g vegetables Cover with pierced cling film or lid Select program 3 presses of Auto Cook pad enter weight using the Time Weight dial then press Start Stir at the beeps 7 Fresh fish 4 Presses 200 g 800 g To cook Fres...

Page 38: ...h a crispier drier skin Choose medium sized potatoes 200 250 g 7 9 oz for best results Wash and dry potatoes and prick with a fork several times Place on turntable Select program 3 presses of Auto Combi button Enter weight using the Time Weight dial then press Start Do not cover 12 Chilled quiche 4 Presses 150 g 400 g For reheating and browning the top of a fresh purchased quiche Remove all packag...

Page 39: ...nse items e g mashed potato should be spread out well If a lot of gravy is added extra time may be required Place denser items to the outside of the plate An average plated meal will take 4 7 minutes on 1000 W to reheat Do not stack meals Canned Foods Remove foods from can and place in a suitable dish before heating Soups Place soup in a bowl Stir before heating and at least once during reheat tim...

Page 40: ...ddings Creamed rice 425 g 1000 W 2 mins Place in mircrowave safe bowl on turntable Cover 624 g 1000 W 4 mins Sponge pudding 300 g 1000 W 2 mins Christmas Puddings Overheating may cause pudding to ignite Slice 150 g 1000 W 30 secs Place in a microwave safe dish on turntable Cover Small 450 g 1000 W 2 mins Medium 900 g 1000 W 3 mins The times given in the charts below are a guideline only and will v...

Page 41: ...ins Samosas spring rolls 270 g 4 1000 W 1 1 min 30 secs Place on microwave safe plate on turntable Do not cov er If using Combi mode place on wire rack on turntable or Combi 2 5 mins 30 secs 6 mins Christmas mince pies 90 g 2 1000 W 10 or 20 secs Place on a microwave safe plate on turntable Do not cover Plated Meals Homemade Chilled Child size 1 1000 W 2 mins 30 secs Place on a microwave safe plat...

Page 42: ...urchased Convenience Foods Frozen N B Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized microwave safe dish Plastic dishes designed for microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care Lasagne 400 g 1000 W 5 min rest for 1 min Place in a microwave safe dish on turntable Do not cover If using Combi mode use heatproof dish then 1000 W 5 6 mins or 1000 W 2 mins then Combi 2 22 mins Shepherd ...

Page 43: ...cooking Uncover when cooking in combi mode Chicken from raw Caution Hot fat Remove dish with care Breasts boneless 500 g 4 440 W 13 15 mins Place on microwave safe rack or plate on turntable Cover or Combi 2 18 19 mins Place on wire rack with heatproof plate underneath Turn halfway Drumsticks 450 g 4 440 W 12 14 mins Place on microwave safe rack or plate on turntable Cover or Combi 2 13 mins Place...

Page 44: ...Haddock Fillets 380 g 4 1000 W 8 10 mins Place in microwave safe dish Add 30 ml of liquid Cover Whole 450 g 2 1000 W 8 10 mins Fruit Peel slice chop into even sized pieces Place in shallow microwave safe dish Apples Rhubarb stewed 450 g 1000 W 5 mins Only half fill dish Cover Plums stewed 450 g 1000 W 8 10 mins Add 30 ml 2 tbsp of water Only half fill dish Cover Lamb from raw Caution Hot Fat Remov...

Page 45: ... heatproof plate underneath Turn halfway Joints 1000 W 5 6 mins per 450 g 1 lb Place on upturned saucer in microwave safe dish or rack on turntable Cover and turn joint over halfway Drain off fat during cooking then 440 W 8 9 mins per 450 g 1 lb Porridge N B Use a large bowl 1 serving cup oats 1000 W 2 2 mins 30 secs Add 1 cup of water or milk Stir halfway 2 servings 1 cup oats 1000 W 4 5 mins Add...

Page 46: ...occoli cauliflower florets 450 g 1000 W 8 mins Brussel sprouts 300 g 1000 W 8 9 mins Cabbage sliced 200 g 1000 W 5 6 mins Carrots Leeks 450 g 1000 W 8 10 mins Corn on the cob 450 g 1000 W 6 7 mins Courgettes mange tout 450 g 1000 W 4 6 mins Peas 450 g 1000 W 5 6 mins Potatoes boiled 450 g 1000 W 8 9 mins Potatoes jacket 250 g 9 oz each 1 1000 W 5 6 mins Wash and prick skins Place directly on turnt...

Page 47: ...oft 3 Remove the bouquet garni and blend until smooth 4 Mix the cornflour with a little of the milk then stir in remaining milk 5 Add to the mushroom mixture 6 Cover and cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes or until thickened Season and serve with cream swirled on top 1 Cover and cook macaroni in 450 ml pt boiling water on 1000 W for 6 8 minutes or until soft Drain 2 Place courgettes and bacon in a bowl C...

Page 48: ...nd cook for 5 minutes on 1000 W or until light brown in colour Stir halfway 4 Stir in the rest of the spices the almond mixture cream salt and pepper 5 Cover and cook on 440 W for about 40 minutes or until the meat is tender 6 Stir the casserole 2 3 times during the cooking time 7 Remove the whole cardamom pods cloves and cinnamon before serving with rice or other vegetables 1 Place butter and veg...

Page 49: ...s and blend until smooth Pour over the chicken 7 Cover and marinate in the fridge for 2 3 hours or overnight Thread the chicken onto wooden skewers 8 Place in a shallow dish cover with any remaining marinade and place on wire rack and cook on Combi 2 for 12 14 minutes Turn halfway 9 Serve hot with the sauce for dipping ingredients Serves 2 1 small onion diced 1 clove garlic crushed 5 ml 1 tsp oil ...

Page 50: ...1000 W for 3 minutes or until it flakes easily 2 Place onion and oil in a bowl Cover and cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes or until the onion is soft 3 Melt the butter on 1000 W for 30 seconds Stir in the flour and mustard and cook for a further 20 seconds 4 Add milk and seasoning gradually stirring to a smooth paste Cook on 1000 W for 5 6 minutes or until the sauce is thick and bubbling Stir twice dur...

Page 51: ...1000 W for 2 minutes 2 Add all other ingredients to casserole except cashews 3 Cover and cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes then 440 W for 25 35 minutes or until vegetables are soft 4 Stir occasionally 5 Sprinkle with cashews and serve with boiled rice Note This recipe is best cooked in advance chilled and then reheated to allow the flavours to develop ingredients Serves 4 40 g 1 oz dried Cep mushrooms ...

Page 52: ...lour 3 ml tsp baking powder 3 ml tsp mixed spice 25 g 1 oz butter 1 egg 30 ml 2 tbsp treacle 60 ml 2 fl oz stout 15 ml 1 tbsp rum or brandy 200 g 7 oz mincemeat 25 g 1 oz apple grated 75 g 3 oz currants 25 g 1 oz chopped nuts Dish 4 ramekins base lined 1 Put tbsp golden syrup in the base of each ramekin arrange pineapple slice and cherry on top of the syrup in the base 2 Cream together the margari...

Page 53: ...l just slightly sticky 3 Allow to cool and then cut into squares ingredients Serves 6 200 g 7 oz fresh dates stoned and finely chopped 175 g 6 oz self raising flour 5 ml 1 tsp baking powder 5 ml 1 tsp vanilla essence 15 ml 1 tbsp Camp coffee essence 100 ml 3 fl oz milk 75 g 3 oz butter 150 g 5 oz caster sugar 2 eggs lightly beaten Butterscotch sauce 45 g 1 oz butter 120 ml 8 tbsp soft brown sugar ...

Page 54: ...e bowl and stir 2 Cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes 10 15 minutes if using frozen fruit stir frequently 3 Continue to cook in one minute intervals until sugar has dissolved Wash down any sugar crystals from around the bowl 4 Bring mixture to the boil and continue to cook until setting point is reached approx 15 20 minutes 5 Test regularly for setting point N B Do not double this mixture as it will boil...

Page 55: ...ff from the food whilst cooking warms the air in the oven cavity This warmed air is carried out of the oven by the air flow pattern in the oven There are no microwaves in the air The oven vents should never be blocked during cooking Q Can I use a conventional oven thermometer in the oven A Only when you are using grill cooking mode The metal in some thermometers may cause arcing in your oven and s...

Page 56: ...normal household areas Manufactured by Panasonic 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 GD37HS Power Supply 230 240 V 50 Hz Operating Frequency 2450 MHz Inp...

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