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Operating Instruction and Cook Book

Microwave Oven

Household Use Only

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, 

and save this manual for future use.

Model No. 

NN-SD38HS

F0003BW40QP_OI_08_170630.indd   1

2017/6/30   13:28:21

Summary of Contents for NN-SD38HS

Page 1: ...Operating Instruction and Cook Book Microwave Oven Household Use Only Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use Model No NN SD38HS ...

Page 2: ...p a firm understanding of your new oven This book includes recipes from starters to desserts After trying our recipes be sure to adapt your favourite recipes to microwave methods Start experimenting now and enjoy the first class results you will achieve by using your new microwave oven The serial number of this product may be found on the back side of the oven You should note the model number and ...

Page 3: ... Power by Time Setting 16 To Defrost using Turbo Defrost 16 17 To Cook using the Quick 30 Feature 18 To using the Add Time Feature 18 To Cook Reheat Food Using Auto Menus 19 21 Melt Soften Feature 22 Keep Warm Feature 22 3 Stages Setting 23 To Use Timer 24 Defrosting Chart 25 Reheating Chart 26 Cooking Chart 27 Cooking Guide Microwave Recipe Techniques 28 30 Basic Recipes 31 Soups and Snacks 32 33...

Page 4: ...e Setting page 15 Select power set the cooking time Press once To Use Turbo Defrost Button page 16 Press once Press once Select desired weight To Reheat Cook Food using Auto Reheat Cook Buttons page 19 Select the desired menu number or Select serving weight Press once To use Melt Soften Button page 22 Select the desired menu number Select desired weight Press once To use Keep Warm Button page 22 P...

Page 5: ...page 18 Press once After cooking turn dial to select Add Time feature To Use as a Kitchen Timer page 24 Set the kitchen time Press once Press once To Set Standing Time page 24 Set the desired cooking programme Press once Press once Set the standing time To Set Delay Start page 24 Set the delay time Set the desired cooking programme Press once Press once ...

Page 6: ...play with the appliance 12 It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy 13 The surfaces are liable to get hot during use Important Instructions WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or excessive microwave energ...

Page 7: ...uld check that whether the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens f Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode g Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate 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 Installation and General...

Page 8: ...en for a short time stirring again before carefully removing the container e Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling therefore care should be taken when handling the container 6 DO NOT USE A CONVENTIONAL MEAT THERMOMETER IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN To check the degree of cooking of roasts and poultry use a MICROWAVE THERMOMETER Alternatively a conventional meat thermometer ...

Page 9: ...he vibration produces heat energy which is conducted throughout the food It is important to use the correct container when cooking in a microwave oven The following will help you make the right selection Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking How to Test a Container for Safe Microwave Oven Use TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE Fill a 1 cup...

Page 10: ...racking or breaking Metal Metal cookware or utensils or those with metallic trim should NOT be used in the microwave Since microwave energy is reflected by metal foods in metal containers will not cook evenly There is also a possibility of arcing Although metal utensils should be avoided in microwave cooking some metal can be helpful when used correctly Aluminum foil can be used safely if certain ...

Page 11: ...OT cook directly on the Glass Tray Always place food on a microwave safe dish or on a rack set in a microwave safe dish e If food or utensil on the Glass Tray touches oven walls causing the tray to stop moving the tray will automatically rotate in the opposite direction This is normal f Glass Tray can rotate in either direction Roller Ring a Roller Ring should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessi...

Page 12: ...els all your instructions and colon or time of day appears in the Display Window 12 Start Button One tap allows oven to begin functioning If door is opened or Stop Reset Button is pressed once during oven operation Start Button must again be pressed to restart oven Note If an operation is set and Start Button is not pressed after 6 minutes the oven will automatically cancel the operation The displ...

Page 13: ... not be lost appears in the display window Press Stop Reset three times Colon or time of day will reappear in the display window To cancel Let s Start To Use Your Oven 1 Plug in After plugging in will appears in the display window then you can start to operate 2 Open Door Open the door and place container with food in a dish on Glass Tray in the oven Then close the door 3 Select Power Level eg 800...

Page 14: ...inutes Press and release dial to expand pop out After setting desired program push dial in to avoid accidental changing of the Programmed time To Set Clock You can use the oven without setting the clock 1 Press twice Colon will blink in the display window 2 Enter Time of Day Enter time of day using the dial Time appears in the display window colon is blinking Note Turning the dial slowly will coun...

Page 15: ...rost on Micro Power by Time Setting Note 1 It is possible to programme no more than 3 stages cooking as one cooking set For 2 or 3 stages cooking repeat steps 1 and 2 above before pressing Start button When operating two beeps will be heard between each stage Please refer to page 23 for details 2 You can change the cooking time during cooking if required Turn dial to increase or decrease the cooki...

Page 16: ...Defrost Using Turbo Defrost This feature allows you to defrost meat poultry and seafood automatically by just setting the weight The serving weight is 0 1 kg to 2 0 kg 1 Press 2 Set Weight Select the Weight of food by turning the dial 3 Press Press Start Defrosting time appears in the display window and begins to count down Note 1 Opening the door and taking out the defrosted parts during the oper...

Page 17: ...and meat loaf Apart the meat loaf from the hamburger Shield the edge of chicken wings roast fat or bones Key to defrosting For evenly defrosting turn over the foods or move the position of the foods in the containers during the progress of defrosting Remove the package of the raw meat and place it on the plate Shield the front part of the chicken drumsticks by using aluminum foil Shield the head a...

Page 18: ...ot use dial 3 This feature will not operate for 1 minute after manual cooking This feature allows you to add cooking time at the end of previous cooking Note 1 This feature is not available for Turbo Defrost and Auto Menus Auto Reheat Auto cook and Melt Soften 2 The Add Time feature will not operate after 1 minute cooking 3 The Add Time feature can be used after the 3 stage cooking 4 The power lev...

Page 19: ...icrowave safe cup Press Press Menu No Category Weight Recommended containers 4 Vegetables 120 g 180 g 250 g 370 g casserole with lid 5 Frozen Vegetables 150 g 300 g 450 g 600 g casserole with lid 6 Potatoes 200 g 400 g 600 g casserole with lid 7 Fresh Paste 150 g 250 g 375 g casserole 8 Dried Pasta 150 g 250 g 375 g casserole 9 Casserole Rice 100 g 200 g 300 g casserole with lid 10 Fish 100 g 200 ...

Page 20: ... casserole and add 2 6 tbsp of water for desired Cover with a well fitting lid Stir after the beep sounds At the end of cooking let it covered and stand for 3 to 5 minutes 6 Potatoes Suitable for cooking potatoes Pare potatoes well and cut into even size pieces Place in a suitable size microwave safe casserole and add 2 4 tbsp of water for desized Cover with a well fitting lid Stir after beep soun...

Page 21: ...Fish Recommended sauce and little water 100 g 1 tbsp sauce and little water 200 g 2 tbsp sauce and little water 300 g 3 tbsp sauce and little water 400 g 4 tbsp sauce and little water It may be necessary to adjust the amount of water or sauce to your personal preference Shield the eye and tail area of whole fish with small amounts of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking Cover dish securely with pl...

Page 22: ...fter cooking 1 Press Keep Warm button once 2 Set warming time by turning the dial 3 Press Start Keep Warm will start The time in the display window will count down 3 Press Start The time in the display window will count down 13 Melt Butter Remove wrapper cut butter into 2 tbsp cube and place into a microwave safe dish Melt with lid or plastic wrap Stir after cooking 14 Soften Cream Cheese Remove w...

Page 23: ... tbs 40 ml 2 cups 500 ml 3 tbs 60 ml 3 cup 750 ml 4 tablespoons 80 ml 31 2 cups 875 ml 4 cups 1 litre 6 cups 1 5 litre 8 cups 2 litre All recipes are tested using standard measurement that appear in the above chart 1 Press once to select 1000 W 5 Press 6 times to select 100 W 3 Press 3 times to select 600 W 2 Set as 2 minutes by using the dial 4 Set as 3 minutes by using the dial 6 Set as 2 minute...

Page 24: ...the desired cooking programme Press Start Delayed time will count down without oven operating Then cooking will start Set the desired cooking programme Set desired amount of time by turning dial up to 1 hour and 30 minutes Press once Note 1 If oven door is opened during the Standing Time Delay Start or Kitchen Timer the time in the Display Window will continue to count down 2 Delay Start and Stand...

Page 25: ... 2 3 mins standing 2 mins Margarine 3 250 g 300 W 1 2 mins standing 2 mins Cheese 3 450 g 1 lb 300 W 2 4 mins standing 2 mins Plated meals homemade adult size 2 350 g 300 W 5 6 mins standing 3 5 mins Cooked Fruit 2 540 g 300 W 4 5 mins standing 3 5 mins Cooked meat 2 520 g 300 W 6 8 mins standing 3 5 mins Quiche 3 1 pc 65 g 300 W 1 2 mins standing 2 mins Casseroles 1 750 g 1000 W 6 7 mins standing...

Page 26: ...eals Homemade Vegetables cooked 300 g 1000 W 2 mins Cover Stir at half time 700 g 1000 W 5 mins 5 mins 30 secs Potato puree 500 g 1000 W 3 4 mins Rice quinoa couscous 300 g 1000 W 2 mins 2 mins 20 secs Babyfood 120 g 600 W 30 40 secs Canned Food Baked beans 225 g 1000 W 1 min 30 secs 2 mins Place in a microwave safe bowl on glass tray Cover Stir halfway Spaghetti in tomato sauce 200 g 1000 W 1 min...

Page 27: ... 3 litre 6 pints microwave safe bowl Macaroni 225 g 1000 W 13 15 mins Use 1 litre 1 pints boiling water Cover Stir halfway Spaghetti Tagliatellie 225 g 1000 W 11 12 mins Pizza Fresh chilled N B Remove all packaging Pizza will have a soft base Thin Crispy 300 g 1000 W 2 3 mins Place on heatproof plate on glass tray Do not cover Deep pan 400 g 1000 W 4 6 mins Fish Shellfish Whole fish 350 g 600 W 7 ...

Page 28: ...igh in fat and sugar content cook more quickly Techniques for Preparation Timing A range of cooking times is given in each recipe for two reasons First to allow for the uncontrollable differences in food shapes starting temperatures and personal preferences Secondly these allow for the differences in electrical voltage input which changes during peak load periods Always remember that it is easier ...

Page 29: ...lways be kept covered while standing in order to retain the heat If a longer standing time is required while you cook another food to serve with the first for instance cover with aluminum foil Converting Your Favourite Conventional Recipes for Microwave Cooking When adapting conventional recipes for microwave cooking times are reduced considerably For example a chicken which takes 1 hour to cook i...

Page 30: ... cooking time Fresh and frozen vegetables can be mixed on a vegetable platter but remember the latter are not as dense as fresh vegetables as they have been blanched before freezing If vegetables are cut to a similar size they can be cooked in separate ramekins or small dishes at the same time Increasing Decreasing Recipes Increasing To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings increase each ingredie...

Page 31: ...re serving LEMON LIME CORDIAL Makes approximately 1 5 litres of undiluted cordial Ingredients 10 large lemons 6 limes 4 cups sugar 2 cups water 2 teaspoons citric acid Method Squeeze juice from lemons and limes Place in a 3 to 4 litre dish with the remaining ingredients Cook on 1000 W for 8 to 10 minutes Stir every 2 minutes during this cooking time to dissolve sugar Cook on 1000 W for 25 to 30 mi...

Page 32: ...for 2 to 3 minutes Allow to cool slightly Stir in zucchini carrot and cheese and flour In a 1 litre bowl whisk together eggs oil and parsley Add to bacon mixture season with salt and pepper and stir until combined Pour into prepared dish Cook on 600 W for 30 to 35 minutes NACHOS SUPREME Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 500 g topside mince 35 g packet taco seasoning mix 1 3 cup tomato paste 1 teaspoon Mex...

Page 33: ...ham hock 1 medium onion chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 bay leaf 6 cups chicken stock 1 2 cup frozen peas Method Wash split peas and place in a 2 litre capacity bowl with 1 litre of water Cover and allow soaking for 8 hours or overnight Remove rind from ham hock and discard Cut meat away from the bone and roughly chop Reserve bone Drain peas and place into a 4 litre capacity microwave sa...

Page 34: ...n quartered 1 2 teaspoon crushed garlic 1 2 red capsicum sliced 2 sticks celery sliced 2 tablespoons sliced water chestnuts 100 g snow peas 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce 1 tablespoon chopped coriander 500 g scallops Method 1 Place oil onion and garlic into a 2 litre dish Cook on 1000 W for 1 2 minutes 2 Add remaining ingredients and cook on 1000 W for 5 7 minutes stir halfway ...

Page 35: ... cooking Serve in individual ramekins SALMON STEAKS WITH LIME BUTTER Serves 4 Ingredients 30 g butter 1 clove garlic crushed 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon grated lime rind 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 2 teaspoon sugar 500 g salmon steaks Method Place butter garlic ginger lime rind juice and sugar in a shallow dish Cook on 800 W for 1 to 2 minutes Stir halfway through cooking Add salmon s...

Page 36: ...re twist ties to close bag Use only nylon tie a piece of cotton string or a strip cut from the open end of the bag Make six 2 cm slits on top of bag Cooking Poultry Pieces by Micro Power Cover with wax paper or paper towel Use the chart below to determine recommended minimum cooking times Arrange pieces skin side down and evenly spread in a shallow dish Turn or rearrange halfway through cooking Sh...

Page 37: ... boiling chicken stock 2 cups coarsely chopped cooked chicken 1 4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese 1 4 cup cream ground black pepper 1 tablespoon chopped parsley extra coarsely grated parmesan cheese Method Place asparagus into 2 litre dish and cook on 1000 W for 1 to 2 minutes Set aside Place oil rice and garlic in a large microwave safe bowl Cook covered on 1000 W for 1 to 2 minutes Add 2 cups o...

Page 38: ... cut edge with a 3 cm strip of foil Wrap strip of foil around ham and secure to body of ham with wooden toothpicks Fold 2 cm over cut surface After heating check temperature using a meat thermometer The thermometer should not touch bone or fat If it does the reading could be inaccurate Lower temperatures are found in the centre of the roast and in the muscle close to a large bone such as a pork lo...

Page 39: ...ook on 600 W for 4 to 5 minutes SPAGHETTI MEAT SAUCE Serves 4 Ingredients 500 g minced beef 1 onion diced 1 clove garlic crushed 420 g can tomatoes 1 2 cup tomato paste 2 tablespoons chopped basil Method 1 Combine all ingredients in a 3 litre casserole dish Cook on 1000 W for 7 8 minutes stir 2 Cook on 600 W for 20 24 minutes Stirring halfway through cooking 3 Serve over hot spaghetti FRENCH ONION...

Page 40: ...re carving Note Depending on the size and shape of the silverside it may require a further 10 to 15 minutes on 100 W GINGERED PORK STIR FRY Serves 4 Ingredients 500 g sliced lean pork 1 4 cup teriyaki sauce 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons minced ginger 2 teaspoons cornflour 1 onion sliced 300 g sugar snap peas trimmed 1 zucchini sliced 1 2 red capsicum sliced 2 green onions sliced 1 2 cup bean spro...

Page 41: ...ns oil to water Cook according to directions in chart Stir Allow to stand covered for 15 to 20 minutes Note Beans such as red kidney beans and lima beans should be soaked overnight before cooking 250 g of dried beans equals about 3 cups cooked beans Use in place of canned beans Cooking Frozen Vegetables by Micro Power VEGETABLE QUANTITY COOKING PROCEDURE APPROX COOKING TIME in minutes on 1000 W Be...

Page 42: ...cup water in covered dish 5 to 7 Corn 2 cobs 500 g 4 cobs 1 kg Brush with melted butter and cook in covered dish 4 to 6 8 to 10 Eggplant 1 500 g Dice with 1 4 cup water in covered dish 5 to 7 Mushrooms 250 g sliced Cook with 2 tablespoons butter in covered dish 3 to 4 Onions 3 200 g Cut in quarters with 1 4 cup water in covered dish 4 to 6 Peas 250 g Shell peas and place with 1 4 cup water in cove...

Page 43: ...for more even cooking ORIENTAL VEGETABLES Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 1 cup celery sliced diagonally 1 large onion cut into petals 1 green capsicum cut into 2 5 cm pieces 1 red capsicum cut into 2 5 cm pieces 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce 2 teaspoons soy sauce Method 1 Place oil and vegetables in a 2 litre casserole dish Stir well Cook on 1000 W for 3 to 4 minutes...

Page 44: ...n on top of potato sprinkle with tomato and basil Beat together eggs and sour cream in a jug Pour over vegetables Cook on 800 W for 3 to 5 minutes Sprinkle with pepper and cheese and cook on 1000 W for 7 to 9 minutes CREAMED SPINACH Serves 4 Ingredients 1 bunch spinach roughly chopped 4 green onions finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed 2 tablespoons sour cream salt and pepper Method Cook washed s...

Page 45: ...ER APPROX TIME TO COOK GRAIN on 1000 W UNCOVERED in minutes STANDING TIME in minutes RICE Quick Cook Brown 1 cup 2 litre dish 11 3 cups 10 5 Brown 1 cup 3 litre dish 3 cups 25 to 30 10 Long Grain 1 cup 2 litre dish 2 cups 12 to 14 5 Short Grain 1 cup 2 litre dish 2 cups 12 to 14 5 Jasmine 1 cup 3 litre dish 2 cups 12 to 14 5 ITEM CONTAINER AMOUNT OF BOILING WATER APPROX TIME TO COOK PASTA on 1000 ...

Page 46: ...thod Place onion bacon and garlic in a 2 litre casserole dish Cook on 1000 W for 4 to 5 minutes Add cream Parmesan cheese pepper parsley and stock Mix well Cook on 1000 W for 3 to 4 minutes Serve with cooked Fettuccine MACARONI AND CHEESE Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 40g butter 1 onion finely chopped 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk 1 cup grated tasty cheese 6 cups cooked macaroni drained well 1 2 cup...

Page 47: ...s 825 g pear halves drained 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 3 cup caster sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon cinnamon Method 1 Grease 20 cm square pyrex dish Place pear halves in dish Set aside Place flour sugar eggs and vanilla essence in bowl Whisk until combined 2 Whisk in milk and pour mixture over pears Sprinkle with cinnamon Cover dish with plastic wrap and cook on 1000...

Page 48: ... REMEDY Oven will not turn on The oven is not plugged in securely Remove plug from outlet wait 10 seconds and re insert Circuit breaker or fuse is tripped or blown Contact the specified service center There is a problem with the outlet Plug another appliance into the outlet to check if the outlet is working Oven will not start cooking The door is not closed completely Close the oven door securely ...

Page 49: ...the unit 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 water or window cleaner and dry The roller ring may be washed in mild sudsy water or dish washer Cooking vapors collect during repeated use but in no way affect the bottom surface or roller ring wheels When removing the roller ring from ...

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