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Important Safety Instructions - Before operating this oven, please read

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Page 1: ...M MI C R O B R O W N E R CO O K E RY BO O K OP E R AT I N G IN S T R U C T I O N S CHAOS CHAOS DEFROST Important Safety Instructions Before operating this oven please read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference ...

Page 2: ...s book ALWAYS check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening the door and after checking the progress of the foods press START to continue the cooking time Failure to follow the instructions given in this Cookbook and Operating Instructions may affect the recipe result and in some instances may be dangerous COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108 Customer Care Centre 08705 357357...

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

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

Page 6: ...oper use Ensure that children do not touch the hot outer casing after operation of the oven 5 Storage of Accessories Do not store any objects other than oven accessories inside the oven in case it is accidentally turned on In case of electronic failure oven can only be turned off at wall socket 6 Before Use Before using COMBINATION or GRILL function for the first time operate the oven without food...

Page 7: ...igh humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit or microwave leakage 8 It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass turntable for cleaning Wash the turntable in warm soapy water 9 The roller ring and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent and hot water then dry with a clean ...

Page 8: ...ares and Accessories These may be ordered direct on line at www panasonic co uk or by telephoning the Customer Care Centre 08705 357357 Most major credit and debit cards accepted Ensure you quote the correct model number Maintenance of your oven 1 Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass Turntable in place 2 Only use the Glass Turntable specifically designed for this oven Do not s...

Page 9: ...ee page 30 Glass Turntable The glass turntable and roller ring are the only accessories used for Microwave Cooking 8 The metal Grill Rack and Panacrunch Pan provided must ONLY be used as directed for Grilling and Combination cooking Never use them on microwave only Do not use if operating the oven with less than 200g 7oz of food on a manual Combination program or unless pre heating the Panacruch P...

Page 10: ...rn biscuits and pastries These can easily burn dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long 3 Christmas Pudding Christmas puddings and other foods high in fats or sugar eg jam mince pies must not be over heated These foods must never be left unattended as with over cooking these foods can ignite 4 Boiled Eggs Eggs in their shell and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens sin...

Page 11: ...our Oven Clean It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is wiped out regularly Use warm soapy water squeeze the cloth out well and use to remove any grease or food from the interior Pay particular attention to the door seal area and also the areas around the microwave feed guide situated on the right hand side of the cavity wall The oven should be unplugged when cleaning 14 Grill...

Page 12: ...ass through the cooking containers to be absorbed by the water molecules in the food all foods contain water to a more or lesser extent IMPORTANT NOTES HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD The dish used to cook or 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...

Page 13: ...NG TIME inside or outside of the oven after cooking to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the centre completely MEAT JOINTS Stand 15 mins wrapped in aluminium foil JACKET POTATOES Stand 5 mins wrapped in aluminium foil after cooking by microwave only LIGHT CAKES Stand 5 mins before removing from dish RICH DENSE CAKES Stand 15 20 mins FISH Stand 2 3 mins EGG DISHES Stand 1 2 mins PRECOOKED CON...

Page 14: ...ts are to the outside STARTING TEMPERATURE The colder the food the longer it takes to heat up Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature Food temperature should be between 5 8o C before cooking General Guidelines 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 stir...

Page 15: ...yday glazed china porcelain or ceramic plates bowls mugs and cups can be used if they are heat resistant Fine bone china should only be used for reheating for short periods Do not use dishes with a metal rim or pattern Do not use jugs or mugs with glued handles since the glue can melt If dishes are heat resistant they may be used on COMBINATION but not directly under the GRILL POTTERY EARTHENWARE ...

Page 16: ... can be used to line the base of dishes and to cover fatty foods e g bacon rashers to stop splattering White paper plates can be used for SHORT 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 ...

Page 17: ...uctions During Cooking one press temporarily stops the cooking program Another press cancels all your instructions and the time of day will appear in the display 12 Start Pad Press to start operating the oven If during cooking the door is opened or Stop Cancel Pad is pressed once Start Pad has to be pressed again to continue cooking Control Panels NN GD458W NN GD468M The design of your control pan...

Page 18: ...rill and oven will be hot 6 Demonstration Mode This is to enable you to experiment setting various programs The letter D will always appear in the display window whilst operating the oven in demonstration mode This is to confirm that there is no microwave power produced and it is safe to use the oven without any food To select this mode press the Micro power once start pad 4 times and stop cancel ...

Page 19: ...king and Defrosting There are 6 different microwave power levels available Selecting Microwave Power Level N B 1 To reset time of day repeat step 1 through to step 3 2 The clock will keep the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied 3 This is a 24 hour clock Power Press Level Wattage once High 900 W twice Defrost 270 W 3 times Medium 600 W 4 times Low 440 W 5 times...

Page 20: ...ay Pad Set Delay time using the Time Weight Dial max 9hrs An H will appear in the dis play to denote hours Set the complete cooking program by entering power level and time required Press Start Pad Delayed time will count down then the cooking pro gram will start NB 1 If the oven door is opened during the stand or delay time the time in the display window will continue to count down 2 Delay Start ...

Page 21: ...ods reheated or cooked by MICROWAVE only are normally covered with a lid or cling film unless otherwise stated Two Stage Cooking eg High power 10 minutes followed by Simmer power 20 minutes Select High power and program 10 minutes then select second power Simmer with second cooking time 20 minutes then press Start Three Stage Cooking eg High power 5 minutes Delay 5 minutes High power 2 minutes Sel...

Page 22: ...ect the category and set the weight of the food The weight must be programmed in grams The weight starts from the minimum weight for each category 1 Bread 2 Meat Items 3 Meat Joints Program Weight Range Suitable Foods 1 Bread 100 800g 4oz 1lb 12oz Bread and rolls Turn at beeps 2 Meat Items 150 1200g 5oz 2lb 10oz Small pieces of meat minced meat chicken portions steaks chops Turn at beeps 3 Meat Jo...

Page 23: ...e layer It is not necessary to cover the foods The CHAOS Theory principle is used in Auto Weight defrost programs to give you a quick and more even defrost The CHAOS system uses a random sequence of pulsing microwave energy which speeds up the defrosting process During the program the oven will beep to remind you to check the food IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU TURN AND STIR THE FOOD FREQUENTLY AND SHIE...

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

Page 25: ... in a single layer 5 Shielding prevents food cooking It is essential when defrosting chickens and joints of meat The outside thaws out first so protect wings breast fat with smooth pieces of aluminium foil secured with cocktail sticks see page 21 6 Allow standing time so that the centre of the food thaws out minimum 1 hour for joints of meat and whole chickens Turn dense foods and meat 2 3 times d...

Page 26: ...s 5 mins 10 mins Minced Beef 500g 1lb 2oz 12 14 mins Place in a suitable dish Break up and turn 3 4 times 15 mins Stewing Steak 500g 1lb 2oz 12 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single layer Break up and turn twice 20 mins Lamb Chops 500g 1lb 2oz 10 11 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single layer Turn twice 15 mins Lamb Fillets 300g 11oz 8 10 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single layer Tur...

Page 27: ...ayer Turn twice Shield thin edges 10 mins 10 mins Fish Steaks 100g 4oz 250g 9oz 400g 14oz 3 4mins 6 7 mins 10 12 mins Place in a suitable dish Turn Place in a suitable dish Separate if necessary and turn twice Place in a suitable dish Separate if necessary and turn twice 10 mins 15 mins 20 mins Prawns 450g 1lb 15 mins Place in a suitable dish Stir twice during defrosting 25 mins General Sliced bre...

Page 28: ...ooking this is normal Always clean the oven after using the GRILL and before using microwave or Combination Never cover foods when grilling Most foods require turning halfway during cooking When turning food open oven door and CAREFULLY remove Grill Rack using oven gloves After turning return food to the oven close door and press START The oven will continue to count down the remaining cooking tim...

Page 29: ...times for Grill 3 Low Set the cooking time using the Time Weight Dial up to 90 minutes Press Start Pad 3 Times Medium 600 W 4 Times Low 440 W 5 Times Simmer 250 W 6 Times Warm 100 W Press this pad until the power you require appears in the display window N B It is not possible to set high power or defrost power in combination mode Select Grill Power Press once for Grill 1 High twice for Grill 2 Me...

Page 30: ...on Cooking The metal Grill Rack is designed to be used for Combination and Grilling Never attempt to use any other metal accessory except those provided with the oven Place a heatproof dish underneath to catch any fat drips Use the Grill Rack only as described and ensure you DO NOT use if operating the oven with less than 200g 7oz of food on a Manual Combination Program For small quantities do not...

Page 31: ...etal dishes or tins as the microwaves will not penetrate the food evenly For home made savoury recipes e g Cottage Pie Lasagne place in heatproof dish and place dish directly on the turntable Super market convenience savoury dishes in shal low foil dishes may be used with care on Combination not suitable to be used on Auto Program Take care that they do not touch the oven walls or door DO NOT use ...

Page 32: ...ventional oven Your Panasonic Panacrunch Pan works by absorbing microwave energy and transferring this as heat to crisp the base of the food The microwave oven then heats up the food directly and browns the top of the food by the grill The heating effect of the Panacrunch Pan is maximised by the non stick surface USING THE PANACRUNCH PAN Manual operation For best results pre heat the pan before us...

Page 33: ...any abrasive cleaning substances or scouring pads as this will damage the surface of the pan The pan is dishwasher safe Select the desired program and place the Panacrunch Pan in the oven directly on the Turntable Pizza Pan will appear in the window 1 Press the START Pad to pre heat the Panacrunch Pan A P will appear in the display window When the oven is preheated the oven will beep and the P wil...

Page 34: ...ood is thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving Auto Weight Cook Programs Select the desired Auto Weight Program by pressing the Auto Weight program pads Enter the weight by turning the Time Weight Dial Turning the dial slowly will count up in 10g steps Turning the dial quickly will count up in 100g steps Press Start This feature allows you to cook or reheat foods by setting the weight only...

Page 35: ...4oz 800g 1lb 12oz 1 Fresh Chicken Pieces Press Once 200g 7oz 1000g 2lb 2oz 2 Chilled Crispy Top Press Twice 300g 11oz 600g 11lb 5oz 1 Jacket Potatoes Press Once 200g 7oz 1500g 3lb 5oz 2 Frozen Potato Products Press Twice 100g 4oz 600g 1lb 5oz 3 Chilled Pizza Press 3 Times 100g 4oz 600g 1lb 5oz 4 Frozen Pizza Press 4 Times 100g 4oz 600g 11lb 5oz 5 Reheat Pastry Press 5 Times 100g 4oz 650g 11lb 7oz ...

Page 36: ...film or lid Press the Auto Weight Cook program once Enter the weight Press START M 1 Fresh Vegetables To cook FRESH fish Shield the thinner portions Place in a shallow container on Glass Turntable Add 15ml 1tbsp liquid Cover with pierced cling film or lid Press the Auto Weight Cook program pad 3 times Enter the weight Press START 3 Fresh Fish M 2 Frozen Vegetables M To cook FROZEN vegetables Place...

Page 37: ...ace the potatoes around the edge of the pan Enter total weight press START DO NOT COVER For reheating and browning frozen cooked purchased savoury dishes eg Lasagne or Shepherds Pie Remove any lid or covering If in a foil container transfer to a similar sized heatproof dish and place on Glass Turntable If using heatproof plastic based dish that food is purchased in take care and support underneath...

Page 38: ...nter weight press START DO NOT COVER DO NOT TURN This program is not suitable for streaky bacon 5 Reheat Pastry C For reheating chilled NOT frozen precooked pastry items eg meat or vegetable pies sausage rolls or pasties Do not use for large deep filled family pies Press the Panacrunch Pad 5 times Place Panacrunch Pan in the oven directly on Glass Turntable Press START to pre heat the pan After pr...

Page 39: ...e 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 manufacturerʼs 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 reheating If you cannot find th...

Page 40: ...g before consuming to avoid burning your mouth CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS AND LIQUIDS CAUTION Take great care when reheating these items See Page 8 Do not leave unattended Do not add extra alcohol BABIESʼ BOTTLES CAUTION Milk or formula MUST be shaken thoroughly before heating and again at the end and tested carefully before feeding a baby See page 39 N B Liquid at top of bottle will be much hotter than a...

Page 41: ...lace on micro safe plate on glass turntable Do not cover Place pan directly on glass turntable CANNED PASTA Ravioli 400g HIGH Micro 3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover Place on glass turntable and stir halfway Macaroni Cheese 400g HIGH Micro 2 1 2 3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover Place on glass turntable and stir halfway Spaghetti 200g HIGH Micro 1 1 2 mins Place in a heatproof bo...

Page 42: ...of bowl cover and place on glass turntable Peas mushy 140g HIGH Micro 1 min Place in a heatproof bowl and cover Place on glass turntable and stir halfway 400g HIGH Micro 2 2 1 2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover Place on glass turntable and stir halfway Peas petit pois 200g HIGH Micro 1 1 2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl cover and place on glass turntable Peas garden 300g HIGH Micro 1 1 2 2...

Page 43: ...Cold Milk 235ml HIGH Micro 1 1 2 2 mins Place in a heatproof mug on glass turntable Stir halfway and after reheating 1 Jug Cold Milk 568ml 1 pt HIGH Micro 4 mins Place in a heatproof jug on glass turntable Stir halfway and after reheating 1 Mug Cold Coffee Tea 235ml HIGH Micro 1 min 40 secs Place in a heatproof mug on glass turntable Stir halfway and after reheating 1 Mug Cold Milky Coffee 235ml H...

Page 44: ...ss turntable Take out of foil case Sweet Pancakes x 2 120g HIGH Micro 40 secs Place on micro safe plate on glass turntable Spotted Dick Sponge puddings Chilled 120g HIGH Micro 40 50 secs Pierce film lid and place on glass turntable CHRISTMAS PUDDING Do not leave unattended as overheating can cause the food to ignite Small Slice 100g HIGH Micro 30 40 secs Pierce film lid and place on glass turntabl...

Page 45: ...y Carrot and Swede Mash 500g HIGH Micro 4 5 mins Pierce lid and place on glass turntable Stir halfway Onion Bhajis Samosas 300g Pre heat Panacrunch GRILL 1 WARM Micro 8 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable Oriental Selection spring rolls wontons prawn toasts 315g Pre heat Panacrunch GRILL 1 WARM Micro 8 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable READY MEALS FROZEN Transfer food from foil con...

Page 46: ...tproof plate on glass turntable Place pan directly on glass turntable Place pan directly on glass turntable Place pan directly on glass turntable Place pan directly on glass turntable Quiche 175g 400g Pre heat Panacrunch Grill 2 SIMMER Micro Pre heat Panacrunch Grill 2 SIMMER Micro 3 1 2 5 mins 9 10 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable Place pan directly on glass turntable Cheese Onion Rolls...

Page 47: ... care Rashers 228 g 6 HIGH Micro Or 4 6 mins or 45 secs per rasher Place on micro safe rack or plate on glass turntable and cover with kitchen towel to minimise splatter GRILL 1 10 12 mins Place on high rack on glass turntable Turn halfway Gammon Steaks x 2 500g GRILL 1 10 15 mins Place on high rack Turn halfway Pork Joint Medium Micro then GRILL 1 MEDIUM 13 15 mins per 450g 5 Mins Preheat oven Pl...

Page 48: ...t 12 mins to destroy toxic enzymes Split Yellow peas 250g HIGH Micro then SIMMER Micro 10 mins then 20 mins Use 600 ml 1pt boiling water in a large bowl Cover and place on glass turntable 10 Bean Mix 250g HIGH Micro then SIMMER Micro 15 mins then 30 35 mins Use 600 ml 1pt boiling water in a large bowl Cover and place on glass turntable Must boil for at least 12 mins to destroy toxic enzymes Beef B...

Page 49: ...s 1 0 kg MEDIUM Micro Or GRILL 1 15 mins 25 mins Place in shallow dish Cover and place on glass turntable Pre heat oven Place on high rack on glass turntable Drumsticks Thighs 500g 4 MEDIUM Micro or GRILL 1 WARM Micro 7 8 mins 25 mins Place in shallow dish Cover and place on glass turntable Place in shallow dish on glass turntable Kiev fresh 150g 1 300g 2 Pre heat Panacrunch GRILL 1 Warm Micro Pre...

Page 50: ...en MEDIUM Micro 3 mins 40 secs soft 50 secs firmer 4 eggs 400ml water HIGH Micro then MEDIUM Micro 5 mins 1 min 20 mins soft 1 min 30 secs firmer EGGS Scrambled Use microwave safe bowl 1 egg HIGH Micro then HIGH Micro 30 secs 30 secs Add 1 tbsp of milk for each egg used Beat eggs milk and knob of butter together Place bowl on glass turntable Cook for 1st cooking time then stir Cook for 2nd cooking...

Page 51: ...250g Pre heat Panacrunch GRILL 1 WARM Micro 6 8 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable Turn halfway Fillets 300g MEDIUM Micro or GRILL 1 SIMMER Micro 4 mins 9 10 mins Place in shallow dish Add 30 ml of liquid Cover and place on glass turntable Place in shallow dish on glass turntable Breaded Scampi Scallops 200g Pre heat Panacrunch GRILL 1 WARM Micro 5 6 mins Place pan directly on glass turnta...

Page 52: ...mins Place pan directly on glass turntable Turn halfway Fish Fingers 125g 4 250g 8 Pre heat Panacrunch GRILL 1 Medium Micro Pre heat Panacrunch GRILL 1 Medium Micro 3 1 2 4 mins 4 5 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable Turn halfway Place pan directly on glass turntable Turn halfway Fillets 380g 4 MEDIUM Micro 7 8 mins Place in shallow dish Add 30 ml of liquid Cover and place on glass turntab...

Page 53: ... on glass turntable Plums poached 400g HIGH Micro 8 mins Add 300 ml 1 2 pt of water Only half fill dish Cover and place on glass turntable Plums stewed 500g HIGH Micro 6 7 mins Add 15ml 1tbsp water Cover and place on glass turntable Rhubarb stewed 500g HIGH Micro 10 mins Add 15ml 1tbsp water Cover and place on glass turntable GAME Caution Hot fat Remove dish with care Duck whole MEDIUM Micro then ...

Page 54: ...pint boiling water Add 15 ml oil Cover place on glass turntable and stir halfway Lasagne 250g HIGH Micro 11 mins Use 550ml 1 pint boiling water Add 15 ml oil Cover place on glass turntable and stir halfway Linguine Tagliatelle 250g HIGH Micro 10 mins Use 700ml 1 1 4 pt boiling water Add 15 ml oil Cover place on glass turntable and stir halfway Spaghetti 250g HIGH Micro 8 mins Use 700ml 1 1 4 pt bo...

Page 55: ...GH Micro 5 6 mins Place bowl on glass turntable and stir halfway POTATO PRODUCTS part cooked FROZEN Croquettes 300g Pre heat Panacrunch GRILL 1 LOW Micro 12 13 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable Turn halfway Smiley Faces 300g Pre heat Panacrunch GRILL 1 LOW Micro 11 12 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable Turn halfway Hash Browns Oven Fries Southern Fries 300g Pre heat Panacrunch GRI...

Page 56: ...ing water Cover place on glass turntable and stir halfway Long Grain White 250g HIGH Micro 8 9 mins Use 550 ml 1pt boiling water Cover place on glass turntable and stir halfway SAUSAGES from raw CAUTION Hot Fat Remove accessory with care Chunky Thick sausages 450g 4 GRILL 1 15 18 mins Place on grill rack on glass turntable Turn halfway Vegetarian 300g 6 GRILL 2 16 18 mins Place on grill rack on gl...

Page 57: ... HIGH Micro 6 7 mins Add 3tbsp 45ml water Cover and place on glass turntable Leeks sliced 400g 4 HIGH Micro 7 mins Add 3tbsp 45ml water Cover and place on glass turntable Mushrooms whole 250g HIGH Micro 3 mins Add 3tbsp 45ml water Cover and place on glass turntable Parsnips parboiled for roasting Sliced 300g HIGH Micro 2 3 mins Add 3tbsp 45ml water Cover and place on glass turntable 300g HIGH Micr...

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

Page 59: ...o thirds of the original cooking time ie 30 mins on MEDIUM Micro for 4 servings will become 15 20 mins on MEDIUM Micro for 2 servings Using Recipes from Other Books The best way to convert a family 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 650 W ovens however since 1990 oven output powers have b...

Page 60: ...LL 1 for 10 mins turning halfway until soft and evenly cooked with a golden skin 4 Put the crème frâiche into a bowl stir in the mushroom antipasto and cook on HIGH Micro for 2 3 mins until it is just bubbling 5 Arrange the aubergine on four plates Pour over the hot sauce and sprinkle with chopped parsley and black pepper to taste Ingredients 8 rashers streaky bacon stretched and halved 450 g 1 lb...

Page 61: ...s tender Stir half way 3 Stir in the milk and fish Cover and cook on HIGH Micro for 4 5 mins or until the fish is cooked Remove the bay leaf and season to taste Serve immediately Creamy Cod and Leek Chowder Serves 4 Ingredients 100 g 4 oz tasty grated cheese 100 g 4 oz smoked ham diced 1 tomato deseeded and chopped 60 ml 4 tbsp sour cream 15 ml 1 tbsp mayonnaise 10 ml 2 tsp wholegrain mustard 8 cr...

Page 62: ...15 ml 1 tbsp white wine vinegar pinch caster sugar 15 ml 1 tbsp crème frâiche 15 ml 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 5 ml 1 tsp Dijon mustard 100 g 4 oz stilton crumbled 1 gem lettuce shredded 1 avocado peeled and sliced salt and pepper Oven Assessory Panacrunch Pan Glass turntable 1 Pre heat Panacrunch Pan on Combination GRILL 1 MEDIUM Micro for 4 mins Place baguettes on pan and cook on Combination G...

Page 63: ...smooth pieces of tin foil secured with cocktail sticks ARRANGING Thin fillets of fish i e plaice should be rolled up prior to cooking to avoid overcooking on the thinner outside edge and tail Fish steaks should be arranged in a circle 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 particula...

Page 64: ...20 mins or until crisp and brown Turn halfway Repeat with remaining fish Ingredients 350 g 12 oz potatoes 25 g 1 oz butter 1 small onion finely chopped 200 g 7 oz can tuna drained 1 egg hardboiled chopped 30 ml 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped 10 ml 2 tsp lemon juice salt and pepper 1 egg beaten 100 g 4 oz breadcrumbs Tuna Fish Cakes Serves 4 Dish Large bowl Oven Accessory glass turntable and then gri...

Page 65: ...ice Provencale Serves 4 Dish Large Bowl large shallow rectangular dish 1 Place the butter onions and garlic in bowl Cover and cook on HIGH Micro for 3 4 mins or until softened 2 Add the courgettes and yellow pepper Cover and cook on HIGH Micro for 2 mins or until softened Add the spices puree and tomatoes Cover and cook on HIGH Micro for 4 mins or until piping hot Pour into serving dish 3 Roll eac...

Page 66: ...epper cut into chunks 350 g 12 oz cod or huss cubed 16 button mushrooms 8 cherry tomatoes 1 small can baby sweetcorn 1 small can pineapple chunks Marinade 1 2 small onion grated 60 ml 4 tbsp olive oil 60 ml 4 tbsp lemon juice 2 cloves of garlic crushed 30 ml 2 tbsp parsley chopped Fish Kebabs Serves 4 Dish Bowl shallow dish wooden skewers Oven Accessory glass turntable then grill rack 1 Place piec...

Page 67: ... 4 Dish Bowl 24cm 9 round gratin dish 1 Chop the onion and garlic Place with butter in a large bowl and soften on HIGH Micro for 3 4 mins Add the flour and pour in the wine and milk gradually Stir well Thicken on HIGH Micro for 3 mins stirring halfway Add the cream and cheese 2 Add the seafood and watercress to the sauce and mix well 3 Spoon into the gratin dish and top with crushed tortilla chips...

Page 68: ...eat 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 by microwave Some cuts of me...

Page 69: ... 500 g 1 lb 2 oz braising steak cubed 2 large onions sliced thinly 1 clove garlic crushed 30 ml 2 tbsp seasoned flour 15 ml 1 tbsp brown sugar 300 ml 1 2 pt hot beef stock 300 ml 1 2 pt light ale 15 ml 1 tbsp wine vinegar 5 ml 1 tsp mixed herbs 2 bay leaves Topping 7 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 Dish large cassero...

Page 70: ...rlic cloves crushed 5 ml 1 tsp ground turmeric 5 ml 1 tsp five spice powder 5 ml 1 tsp coriander seeds 5 ml 1 tsp cumin seeds Chicken Satay Serves 4 Dish Jug 4 8 wooden skewers large shallow dish Oven Accessory glass turntable then grill rack 1 For the serving sauce Crumble 50 g 2 oz of creamed coconut into a large jug Add the peanut butter 15 ml 1 tbsp of the lemon juice 15 ml 1 tbsp of the soy s...

Page 71: ... and cook on HIGH Micro for 10 mins then SIMMER Micro for 60 mins or until meat is tender Remove plate 2 Mix flour salt and suet together Mix to a firm dough with cold water 3 Roll out 3 4 of pastry to line basin 4 Remove meat with a slotted spoon and fill basin Mix cornflour with water and stir into the gravy Cook on HIGH Micro for 2 mins stirring once or until gravy has thickened Pour 60 ml 4 tb...

Page 72: ... tbsps of water cover cook for 7 8 minutes on High Micro or until soft drain 2 Stir the pesto into the potatoes and put aside to keep warm 3 Place oil and onion in a large bowl cook on HIGH Micro for 2 3 minutes to soften the onion 4 Add chicken cover and cook on MEDIUM Micro for 4 minutes 5 Add the tomatoes tomato puree Tabasco and season Cook on HIGH Micro for 3 minutes 6 Cook chicken mixture fo...

Page 73: ...ro until thickened 4 Swirl in the crème frâiche and serve immediately Ingredients 25 g 1 oz butter 2 medium onions sliced 2 sticks celery trimmed and chopped 100 g 4 oz mushrooms sliced 4 chicken quarters skinned 300 ml 1 2 pt hot chicken stock 296 g 14 oz can tomatoes salt and pepper 30 ml 2 tbsp cornflour Chicken Casserole Serves 4 4 Mix cornflour with a little water Remove chicken from casserol...

Page 74: ...inger grated 50 g 2 oz ground almonds 45 ml 3 tbsp water 3 whole cardamon pods 2 cloves 2 5 cm 1 stick of cinnamon 1 onion chopped 30 ml 2 tbsp oil 450 g 1 lb boned lamb trimmed and cut into cubes 5 ml 1 tsp ground coriander 5 ml 1 tsp ground cumin 1 5 ml 1 4 tsp garam masala 1 5 ml 1 4 tsp cayenne pepper 150 ml 1 4 pt single cream salt and pepper Lamb in a Spicy Cream and Almond Sauce Dish large ...

Page 75: ...leeks trimmed and finely sliced 200 g 7 oz risotto rice 100 g 4 oz frozen peas Finely shredded zest and juice 1 2 lemon Salt and pepper to taste 40 g 11 2 oz fresh Parmesan cheese 10 g 1 4 oz fresh basil Lemon and Asparagus Risotto Serves 4 Dish small bowl large bowl 1 Cut off asparagus tips with 2 5 cm 1 middle stem and cook with 30 ml 2 tbsp stock on HIGH Micro for 2 mins 2 Chop remaining aspara...

Page 76: ... the lentils are tender and the liquid has evaporated 5 Add the lentil mixture and cashew nuts to the cooked rice and mix thoroughly Reheat on HIGH Micro if necessary Garnish and serve Ingredients 175 g 6 oz 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 sour cream 15 ml 1 tbsp curry paste...

Page 77: ...ained pasta with the mozzarella Place in a casserole dish Pour the sauce over the top Sprinkle with parmesan and cook on Combination GRILL 1 and SIMMER Micro for 4 5 mins until piping hot Ingredients 1 large onion sliced 225 g 8 oz courgettes thickly sliced 225 g 8 oz green beans chopped 225 g 8 oz carrots thickly sliced 1 small cauliflower broken into florets 396 g 14 oz can chick peas drained 5 ...

Page 78: ...garlic from the wine and discard Add half of the cheese mixture stirring constantly until the cheese melts 4 Cook on HIGH Micro for 1 minute then stir in the rest of the cheese mixture 5 Return to the microwave and cook again for 1 2 minutes on HIGH Micro Season with pepper and nutmeg 6 Sprinkle with Paprika if desired Serve with chunks of french bread or vegetables Ingredients 1 small onion slice...

Page 79: ...prepare the broccoli and peas place in a bowl with 90 ml 6 tbsp of water and soften on HIGH Micro for 4 5 mins Drain Place in the pastry case with the asparagus and quartered tomatoes 3 Beat the soft cheese with the cream garlic and eggs pour over the vegetables and sprinkle with cheese Cook on Combination GRILL 1 and SIMMER Micro for 14 16 mins or until just set Ingredients 1 red pepper 3 ciabatt...

Page 80: ...g hot Ingredients 175 g 6 oz quick cooking macaroni 40 g 11 2 oz butter 1 small onion finely chopped 100 g 4 oz bacon chopped 40 g 11 2 oz flour 600 ml 1 pt milk salt and pepper 5 ml 1 tsp french mustard 150 g 5 oz red cheese grated 30 ml 2 tbsp fresh brown breadcrumbs Macaroni Cheese Serves 4 Dish large bowl jug large oval dish 1 Cook macaroni in 450ml 3 4 pt boiling water on HIGH Micro for 8 9 m...

Page 81: ...t dishes not basins Always cover with microwave cling film or a lid Certain vegetables i e broccoli and asparagus should be arranged so that the tips are in the centre of the dish as these require less cooking 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 th...

Page 82: ...opped 225 g 8 oz courgette roughly chopped 1 yellow pepper roughly chopped 1 red pepper roughly chopped 2 large garlic cloves 397 g 14 oz can chopped tomatoes 2 5 ml 1 2 tsp caster sugar 30 ml 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil salt and ground black pepper 1 small baguette sliced 100 g 4 oz pack of mozzarella cheese thinly sliced Crispy Toast Topped Ratatouille Serves 4 Dish casserole dish 1 Combine all t...

Page 83: ... vegetable stock salt and pepper to taste 300 ml 1 2 pt prepared tomato sauce 175 g 6 oz pre cooked lasagne 225 g 8 oz Mozzarella cheese Vegetable Lasagne Serves 4 6 Dish large bowl large shallow rectangular Pyrex or heatproof dish 1 Place onion butter and garlic in a bowl cover and cook on HIGH Micro for 3 mins Add vegetables and stock re cover and cook on HIGH Micro for 8 10 mins or until vegeta...

Page 84: ...dients 1 cauliflower trimmed 90 ml 6 tbsp water 25 g 1 oz butter 25 g 1 oz flour 3 ml 1 2 tsp French mustard 300 ml 1 2 pt milk seasoning to taste Topping 75 g 3 oz grated cheese 15 ml 1 tbsp brown breadcrumbs Cauliflower Cheese Serves 4 Dish large bowl shallow casserole 1 Place cauliflower upside down in a bowl Add water Cover and cook on MEDIUM Micro for 10 mins or until tender Drain and place i...

Page 85: ...pper Vegetable Enchiladas Serves 4 Dish large bowl small bowl 20 x 25cm 8 x 10 shallow dish 1 Combine the green pepper onion garlic and oil in a bowl Cover and cook on HIGH Micro for 3 5 mins or until tender 2 Stir in remaining sauce ingredients and cook uncovered on HIGH Micro for 5 7 mins or until piping hot and thickened Leave to one side 3 Combine 25 g 1 oz cheddar cheese in a small bowl with ...

Page 86: ...ernight 100 g 4 oz adzuki beans soaked overnight 15 ml 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 garlic clove crushed 1 yellow pepper chopped 10 ml 2 tsp caraway seeds lightly crushed 15 ml 1 tbsp paprika 397 g 14 oz can chopped tomatoes 175 g 6 oz mushrooms thickly sliced 60 ml 4 tbsp natural yoghurt salt and pepper Garnish fresh parsley chopped Spicy Bean Goulash Serves 4 6 Dish large bowl large casserole 1 Drain ...

Page 87: ...l 1 2 pt cold milk Creme Caramel Serves 4 Dish 15 cm 6 souffle dish 1 Put water and the 100 g 4 oz of sugar in a souffle dish Cook on HIGH Micro for 2 3 mins or until sugar has dissolved Continue cooking on HIGH Micro for 8 12 mins until sugar has caramelised keeping a close watch as it can burn easily CAUTION Remove from oven very carefully using oven gloves the base will be extremely hot and coo...

Page 88: ...te or until bubbling 2 Add sugar and stir until it has dissolved cooking for 1 minute at a time on HIGH Micro Continue to cook until liquid is foaming and bubbling 30 sec at a time on HIGH Micro 3 Slowly pour in the cream and bring to the boil on HIGH Micro for 2 3 mins Add essence Stir continue to boil on HIGH Micro 30 sec at a time until it starts to thicken Ingredients 2 lemons grated rind 500 ...

Page 89: ... dish greased 1 Melt butter on HIGH Micro for 1 2 mins or until melted Stir in biscuits and cinnamon Press into base of dish 2 Blend cream cheese and cottage cheese together until smooth add sugar cornflour lemon rind soured cream and egg yolks 3 Whisk egg whites until stiff and carefully fold into the cheese mixture Sprinkle the sultanas over the biscuit base and pour over the filling mixture 4 C...

Page 90: ...using your microwave to make this traditional pudding is that it can be made the week before Christmas and stored in a cool dry place Do not attempt to make the pudding earlier than this since the flavour will not improve with keeping un like a traditionally steamed pudding Ingredients 1 cooking apple peeled and grated 1 carrot peeled and grated 1 orange juice and grated rind of 400 g 14 oz mixed ...

Page 91: ...poons in the sauce when cooking The wood may dry out and burn NEVER LEAVE metal spoons in the sauce Ingredients 30 g 1 oz butter 30 g 1 oz flour 600 ml 1 pt milk White Pouring Sauce Dish 1 litre 2 pt jug 1 Melt butter in jug on HIGH Micro for 40 60 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 Micro Stir and coo...

Page 92: ...cro 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 45 ml 3 tbsp custard powder 15 ml 1 tbsp sugar 600 ml 1 pt cold milk Custard Dish 1 litre 2 pt jug 1 Mix together the custard powder sugar and a little milk in a jug to form a smooth paste 2 Blend in...

Page 93: ... your cakes cooked by microwave DISH SIZE Always use the exact dish size stated in the following recipes otherwise cooking times and results will be affected MIXING BEATING Cakes cooked by microwave need to be well mixed but not over beaten Generally it is unnecessary to cream butter and sugar or beat eggs in an electric mixer or food proces sor Do not attempt to cook whisked fatless sponges or an...

Page 94: ... into ring mould and cook on Combination GRILL 2 and LOW Micro for 7 8 mins or until firm Stand for 10 mins before turning out 4 Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth Gradually beat in icing sugar and lemon juice Spread over sides and top of cake and sprinkle with walnuts Ingredients 75 g 3 oz butter or margarine 30 ml 2 tbsp golden syrup 75 g 3 oz light brown sugar 150 g 5 oz porridge oats 50...

Page 95: ...ents 100 g 4 oz butter or margarine 100 g 4 oz golden syrup 100 g 4 oz black treacle 75 g 3 oz soft brown sugar 100 g 4 oz self raising flour 100 g 4 oz plain wholemeal flour 5 ml 1 tsp mixed spice 10 ml 2 tsp ground ginger 5 ml 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda pinch salt 150 ml 1 4 pt milk 2 eggs beaten Ginger Cake Dish 20 cm 8 Soufflé dish base lined with greaseproof 1 Place butter syrup treacle and su...

Page 96: ...WAVE TO STERILIZE BABIESʼ BOTTLES DO NOT SEAL PRESERVING JARS IN YOUR MICROWAVE SETTING POINT To determine whether setting point is reached place a couple of drops of jam or marmalade on a cold saucer put one in the fridge whilst making the jam Leave to cool The jam should wrinkle on the surface when your finger pushes across the top Ingredients 450 g 1 lb soft fruit washed 450 g 1 lb caster sugar...

Page 97: ...hot juice and cook uncovered on HIGH Micro for 10 mins until rind is tender stirring occasionally Stir in the sugar until dissolved 7 Cook on HIGH Micro for 8 mins covered Stir in the butter and cook to setting point 15 20 mins 8 Leave to stand for 10 mins then pour into warmed sterilized jars Ingredients 45 ml 3 tbsp olive oil 4 large red onions halved and thinly sliced 50 g 2 oz demerara sugar 1...

Page 98: ...ousing please use Panasonicʼs Trim Kit NN TKV63WBBP white NN TKV63MBBP silver painted metalic look 2 Microwave ovens should not be built into a unit directly above a top front venting conventional cooker This will in validate your one year guarantee This product is an equipment that fulfills the European standard for EMC disturbances EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EN 55011 According to this sta...

Page 99: ... 450 MHz Input Power Max 2170 W Microwave 1160 W Grill 1150 W Output Power Microwave 900 W IEC 60705 Grill 1100 W Outer Dimensions 510 W x 420 D x 304 H mm Oven Cavity Dimensions 359 W x 352 D x 217 H mm Weight 13 5 kg Noise 50 0 dB EN60704 Weight and Dimensions are approximate ...

Page 100: ...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 your dealer or supplier for fu...

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