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Food

Weight/

Quantity

Power

Level

Time to Select

(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

Bacon-from raw

Rashers

130

(4)

High

2 - 3 mins or

40 - 50 secs per

rasher

Place on a microwave safe rack

or plate on turntable. Cover with a

piece of kitchen roll.

Beans & Pulses – Should be pre-soaked (except lentils)

Chickpeas

225

High

12 mins

Use 750 ml (1¼ pt) boiling water in

a large bowl. Cover and place on

turntable.

then Low

40 - 45 mins

Lentils

225

Low

15 - 20 mins

Red kidney beans

225

High

17 mins

Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water in a

large bowl. Cover. Must boil for at

least 12 minutes to destroy toxic

enzymes.

then Low

40 - 45 mins

Chicken from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care

Breasts, boneless

500

(4)

Low

14 - 16 mins

Place on microwave safe rack or

plate on turntable. Cover.

Drumsticks

450

(4)

Low

10 - 12 mins

Quarters

700

(2)

Low

18 - 20 mins

Eggs – Poached

Water

45 ml

High

1 min

1. Place in a small bowl and heat

for 1st cooking time.

2. Add egg (medium sized).

3. Pierce yolk and white. Cover.

4. Cook for 2nd cooking time.

5. Then leave to stand for

1 minute.

Egg

then

Medium

40 - 50 secs

Water

90 ml

High

1 min

Eggs

then

Medium

1min

Cooking Charts

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven.

Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the

longer the stand time.

High: 1000 W Medium: 600 W Low: 440 W Simmer: 300 W Defrost: 270 W Warm: 100 W

Summary of Contents for NN-SD25HB

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions and Cookbook Microwave Oven Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference Model No NN SD26HM NN SD25HB For domestic use only NN SD25HB ...

Page 2: ...cooking on pages 37 43 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 3...

Page 3: ...d Lock 23 Microwave Cooking and Defrosting 24 Defrosting Guidelines 25 Defrosting Chart 26 Using the Quick 30 Function 27 Using the Add Time Function 28 Using the Timer 29 Multistage Cooking 30 Auto Reheat Cook Programs 31 33 Chaos Defrost 34 35 Cooking and Reheating Guidelines 36 Reheating Charts 37 39 Cooking Charts 40 43 Recipes Soups and Snacks 44 Meat and Poultry 45 46 Fish 47 Vegetables 48 D...

Page 4: ...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 agent or a similarly qualified perso...

Page 5: ...s the hazards of improper use This oven is intended for counter top use only It is not intended for built in use or 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 open 15 cm 6 clear over the top 10 cm 4 at the rear When heating food in...

Page 6: ...r 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 Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of surfaces that could affect the life of the appliance and possibly result i...

Page 7: ...onges 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 no 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 supplied through an external switching device...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...duct correctly will help to 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 Fo...

Page 10: ...ent air flow i e 5 cm 2 at one side the other being open 15 cm 6 clear over the top 10 cm 4 at the rear 2 Do not place the microwave oven on a shelf directly above a gas or electric hob This may be a safety hazard and the oven may be damaged 3 Do not block the air vents on the sides and back of the oven If these openings are blocked during operation the oven may overheat In this case the oven is p...

Page 11: ...control panel becomes dirty clean with a soft dry cloth Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on control panel When cleaning the control panel leave the oven door open to prevent the oven from accidentally turning on After cleaning press Stop Cancel button to clear display window 6 Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the...

Page 12: ...r by telephoning the Customer Communications Centre on 0344 844 3899 Most major credit and debit cards accepted Ensure you quote the correct model number 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 substitute with any other glass turntable 3 If glass turntable is hot allow to cool before cl...

Page 13: ...ir vent 5 Waveguide cover do not remove 6 External oven air vents 7 Control panel 8 Power supply cord 9 Plug 10 Identification label 11 Glass turntable 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 Menu label 14 Warning label Parts of Your Oven Note The ...

Page 14: ...tities 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 Foods Low in Moisture Take care when heating foods low in moisture e g bread items chocolate popcorn biscuits and pastries These can easily burn dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long We do not recommend heating foods low in moisture such as popcorn or ...

Page 15: ... 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 Reheating It is essential that reheated food is served piping hot Remove the food from the oven and c...

Page 16: ...ore the temperature is checked This should be carried out before consumption to avoid burns See page 36 Arcing 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 ...

Page 17: ...er 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 Not Suitable for Cooki...

Page 18: ...ton page 31 32 4 Auto Cook button page 31 33 5 Chaos defrost button page 34 35 6 Dial page 28 Enter time or weight of food by turning the dial Use the dial for the Add Time function 7 Timer Clock button page 23 29 8 Quick 30 button page 27 9 Stop Cancel button Before cooking One press clears your instructions During cooking One press temporarily stops the cooking program Another press cancels all ...

Page 19: ...ry from 5 minutes e g raspberries to up to 1 hour for a joint of meat See pages 25 26 Moisture content Many fresh foods e g vegetables and fruit vary in their moisture content throughout the season particularly jacket potatoes For this reason cooking times may have to be adjusted Dry ingredients e g rice pasta can dry out during storage so cooking times may differ Cling film Cling film helps keep ...

Page 20: ...arts 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 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...

Page 21: ...ould not be used as they are cast iron covered with enamel Oven Glass Everyday glass that is heat resistant e g Pyrex is ideal for Microwave cooking 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 shor...

Page 22: ...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 re heating times on microwave only Wicker Wood Straw Baskets Dishes will crack and could ignite Do not use wooden dishes in your microwave Cling film Microwave cling film can only be used for covering food that is reheated by microwave It is also useful for...

Page 23: ...irst plugged in 88 88 appears in display window Setting the Clock Child Lock 1 To activate child lock Start must be pressed 3 times within a 10 second period 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 as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied 3 This is a 24 hour clock ie 2 pm 14 00 not 2 00 Notes Press Timer Clock ...

Page 24: ...e Simmer 300 W Once Defrost 270 W Twice Warm 100 W Note 1 For manual defrosting times please refer to defrost chart on page 26 2 For multi stage cooking refer to page 30 3 Stand time can be programmed after microwave power and time setting Refer to using the Timer page 29 4 You can change the cooking time during cooking if required Turn dial to increase or decrease the cooking time Time can be inc...

Page 25: ...t 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 aluminium foil secured with cocktail sticks 7 Allow standing time so that the centre of the food thaws out minim...

Page 26: ...ield 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 15 30 mins Fish Whole 450 g 1 lb 15 20 mins Place in a suitable dish Turn twice Shield 15 mins Fillets Steak 450 g 1 lb 10 12 mins Place in a suitable dish Turn twice separate and shield if necessary 15 mins Prawns 450g 1 lb 10 12 mins Place in a suitable dish Stir twice du...

Page 27: ...ars in the display Power level is pre set at High power 1000 W Press Start The cooking will start and the time in the display will count down At the end of cooking five beeps will sound Note 1 If desired you can use other power levels Select desired power level before pressing Quick 30 2 After setting the time by Quick 30 you cannot use dial 3 This function will not operate for 1 minute after manu...

Page 28: ...0 minutes Press Start Time will be added The time in the display window will count down Note 1 This function is only available for Micro Power function and it is not available for Auto programs 2 The Add Time function will not operate after 1 minute cooking 3 The Add Time function can be used after the multi stage cooking 4 The power level is the same as the last stage This function will not opera...

Page 29: ...g 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 may also be used as a minute timer In this case press the 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 co...

Page 30: ... cooking program will start and the time in the display will count down Example To cook on Warm 100 W for 4 mintues and Medium 600 W for 5 minutes Press the Defrost Warm twice to select Warm 100 W Press High Medium twice to select Medium 600 W Set the cooking time to 4 minutes using the dial Set the cooking time to 5 minutes using the dial Press Start Multistage Cooking 1 For 3 stage cooking enter...

Page 31: ...ial quickly will speed this process up Press Start Select desired program by pressing the button once twice three or four times The program number and indicators for the microwave and Auto Cook will appear in the display The Auto Programs must only be used for foods described 1 Only cook foods within the weight ranges described 2 Always weigh the food rather than relying on the package information...

Page 32: ...ps Allow to stand for 2 minutes Ensure that the soup is piping hot Stir the soup before serving 2 Chilled meal 2 Presses 200 g 800 g To reheat a chilled convenience meal that can be stirred Foods must be in a suitable shallow microwaveable container and have the film pierced Select program 2 presses of Auto Reheat enter weight using the dial then press Start Stir at beeps After cooking allow to st...

Page 33: ...er weight using the dial then press Start Stand for 1 to 2 minutes before serving 6 Jacket potatoes 3 Presses 200 g 1400 g To cook jacket potatoes choose medium sized potatoes 200 250 g 7 9 oz Wash and dry and prick with a fork several times Arrange around edge of turntable Select program 3 presses of Auto Cook enter weight using the dial then press Start Wrap in aluminium foil and allow to stand ...

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 cove...

Page 35: ... the centre to thaw out Standing time can be shortened if slices are separated and buns and loaves cut in half Items should be turned at beeps This program is not suitable for cream cakes or desserts e g cheesecake Standing time 10 15 minutes 2 Meat Items mince chops chicken portions Chops and chicken portions should be arranged in a single layer and turned at beeps It is necessary for mince to be...

Page 36: ...nd on meal contents Dense 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 High power 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 an...

Page 37: ...Sponge pudding 300 g High 1 min 30 secs 2 mins Christmas Puddings Overheating may cause pudding to ignite Slice 150 g High 30 40 secs Place in a microwave safe bowl Cover and place on turnable Small 450 g High 2 2 mins 30 secs Medium 900 g High 3 mins 30 secs 4 mins The times given in the charts below are a guideline only and will vary depending on starting temperature dish size etc Heating Catego...

Page 38: ... 200 g 4 High 1 min 30 secs 2 mins Spring roll 230 g 4 High 2 2 mins 30 secs Place on microwave safe plate on turntable Do not cover Turn halfway Christmas mince pies 90 g 2 High 10 20 secs Place on a microwave safe plate on turntable Do not cover Plated Meals Homemade Chilled Child size 1 High 3 4mins Place on a microwave safe plate on turntable Cover Adult size 1 High 4 6 mins Puddings Desserts ...

Page 39: ... Purchased Convenience Foods Frozen N B Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized microwave safe dish Plastic dishes designed for microwave and conventional omay be used with care Lasagne 400 g High 6 mins rest for 1 min Place in a microwave safe dish on turntable Do not cover then High 6 6 mins 30 secs Salmon crumble 340 g High 6 mins rest for 1 min then Med 5 6 mins Shepherd s pie 350...

Page 40: ...ns Chicken from raw Caution Hot fat Remove dish with care Breasts boneless 500 g 4 Low 14 16 mins Place on microwave safe rack or plate on turntable Cover Drumsticks 450 g 4 Low 10 12 mins Quarters 700 g 2 Low 18 20 mins Eggs Poached Water 45 ml High 1 min 1 Place in a small bowl and heat for 1st cooking time 2 Add egg medium sized 3 Pierce yolk and white Cover 4 Cook for 2nd cooking time 5 Then l...

Page 41: ...pples rhubarb stewed 450 g High 6 7 mins Only half fill dish Cover and place on turntable Plums stewed 450 g High 9 10 mins Add 30 ml 2 tbsp of water Only half fill dish Cover and place on turntable Lamb from raw Caution Hot Fat Remove dish with care Chops loin 600 g 4 High 1 min 30 secs 2 min 30 secs per 450 g 1 lb Place on microwaveable safe dish or rack on turntable Cover then Low 2 mins 30 sec...

Page 42: ... 800 ml 1 pt boiling water Cover and place on turntable Easycook white 250 g High 13 14 mins Sausages from raw Caution Hot Fat Remove dish with care Thick 240 g 4 High 2 mins 30 secs 3 mins Place on microwave safe plate or microwave rack on turntable Cover Thin 110 g 4 High 1 min 30 secs 2 mins Fresh Vegetables Place in shalLow microwave safe dish Green beans 200 g High 5 7 mins Add 90 ml 6 tbsp w...

Page 43: ...able After cooking stand for 5 minutes wrapped in foil 2 High 7 9 mins Frozen Vegetables Place in shallow microwave safe dish Beans green carrots 450 g High 10 11 mins Add 30 ml 2 tbsp water Cover and place on turntable Cauliflower 450 g High 11 12 mins Peas 450 g High 9 10 mins Cooking Charts Note Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave If unsure return to oven Foods...

Page 44: ...ese Mix in the macaroni courgettes and bacon 5 Season and pour into a casserole dish sprinkle over the topping and cook on High power 1000 W for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted ingredients Serves 2 50 g 2 oz green lentils 10 ml 2 tsp oil 1 small onion sliced 3 ml tsp grated root ginger 1 garlic clove crushed 3 ml tsp turmeric 3 ml tsp chilli powder 5 ml 1 tsp curry powder 150 ml pt natur...

Page 45: ... thinly sliced small green pepper cut into strips 225 g 8 oz can pineapple chunks drained reserve juice 10 ml 2 tsp soft brown sugar 5 ml 1 tsp cornflour pinch garlic salt 5 ml 1 tsp cider vinegar 10 ml 2 tsp soy sauce 5 ml 1 tsp tomato ketchup Dish small casserole 1 Place butter and vegetables in dish Cover and cook on High power 1000 W for 2 4 minutes or until soft 2 Place chicken on top of vege...

Page 46: ...redients and blend until smooth Spoon over the chicken 6 Cover and marinate in the fridge for 2 3 hours or overnight Thread the chicken onto wooden skewers 7 Place in a shallow dish cover with any remaining marinade and cook covered on High power 1000 W for 6 8 minutes or until cooked turn and baste frequently 8 Serve hot with the sauce for dipping ingredients Serves 2 1 small onion diced 1 clove ...

Page 47: ...s can be minimised when cooking the fish if the skin and flesh is pierced several times with a cocktail stick 1 Melt the butter in the casserole dish on High power 1000 W for 20 30 seconds or until melted 2 Stir in the garlic and onion and cook covered on High power 1000 W for 3 minutes Stir in the flour curry powder lemon rind and juice and fish stock 3 Cover and cook on High power 1000 W for 3 m...

Page 48: ... well and season 6 Cook on High power 1000 W for 2 3 minutes or until sauce is thick and bubbling Stir once halfway during cooking 7 Stir in 50 g 2 oz grated cheese Pour the sauce over the cauliflower Top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs 8 Cook on High power 1000 W for 2 3 minutes or until cheese melts ingredients Serves 4 1 cauliflower trimmed and cut into florets 90 ml 6 tbsp water 25 g 1 o...

Page 49: ...3 ml tsp baking powder 3 ml tsp mixed spice 25 g 1 oz butter 1 egg 30 ml 2 tbsp treacle 60 ml 4 tbsp stout 15 ml 1tbsp 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 margarine and ...

Page 50: ... until the centre is bubbling 4 Allow to cool slightly then cut into 8 pieces 1 Place chocolate and butter in a bowl and cook on High power 1000 W for 1 minute or until chocolate has melted 2 Stir in all other ingredients and beat well 3 Pour into dish and cook on Low power 440 W for 6 7 minutes or until just slightly sticky 4 Allow to cool and then cut into squares ingredients Serves 4 200 g 7 oz...

Page 51: ... on High power 1000 W for 20 40 seconds Stir in the flour to make a roux 2 Add the milk gradually stirring continuously until well combined Cook for 2 minutes on High power 1000 W 3 Stir and cook on High power 1000 W for a further 3 5 minutes stirring regularly 4 Sauce should be smooth and glossy and coat the back of a spoon 1 Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir Cook on High power 1000 ...

Page 52: ...oven This interference is similar to the interference caused 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 and will not accept an Auto program after delay start Q Sometimes warm air comes from...

Page 53: ...used in 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 SD25HB NN SD26HM Power Supply 230 240 V 50 Hz Operating Freq...

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