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Model no: NN-SF460M

Important safety instructions

Before operating this oven, please read these instructions 

carefully and keep for future reference.

Operating Instructions and

Cookery Book

For domestic use only

Microwave Oven

Summary of Contents for NN-SF460M

Page 1: ... SF460M Important safety instructions Before operating this oven please read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference Operating Instructions and Cookery Book For domestic use only Microwave Oven ...

Page 2: ...fore very important that you refer carefully to the packet instructions on convenience foods Some packet instructions only display information for B or D rated ovens We therefore provide additional guidelines for reheating on pages 31 35 of this 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 c...

Page 3: ... Starters 43 44 Fish 45 47 Meat and Poultry 48 51 Pasta and Rice 52 53 Cheese and Egg Dishes 54 55 Vegetables Vegetarian 56 59 Puddings and Desserts 60 63 Sauces 64 Baking 65 66 Preserves 67 68 Building in Your Oven 69 Technical Specification 70 WEEE Directive 70 Index 71 72 Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven Even if this is not your first microwave oven do please read the opening...

Page 4: ...d 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 coloured RED When this oven i...

Page 5: ...unter top use 1 Oven must be placed on a flat stable surface 850mm above floor level For proper operation the oven must have sufficient air flow i e 5cm 2 at one side the other being open 15cm 6 clear over the top 10cm 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 air vents on t...

Page 6: ...operation of the oven and could lead to a hazardous situation Care Cleaning of your Microwave Oven Maintenance of your oven 1 Service WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A SERVICE call your local Panasonic engi neer You can look on the web site www panasonic co uk under the support option where a service dealer locator can be found or alternatively call our Customer Care Centre on 0844 8443868 who can recomme...

Page 7: ...cessories to use on all programs Parts of Your Oven Identification Plate Door Release Pad Push to open the door Opening the door during cooking will stop the cooking process without cancelling the program Cooking resumes as soon as the door is closed and Start is pressed The oven light will turn on and stay on whenever the door is opened Oven Window Bottom microwave feeding Control Panel Ceramic B...

Page 8: ...asily burn dry out catch on fire if cooked too long or damage your oven This oven has been developed for food use We do not recommend that it is used for heating non food items such as wheat bags or hot water bottles 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 t...

Page 9: ...ther heating 12 Standing Time Standing time refers to the period at the end of cooking or reheating when food is left before being eaten ie it is a rest time which allows the heat in the food to continue to conduct to the centre thus eliminating cold spots See page 10 13 Keeping Your Oven Clean It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is wiped out regularly Use warm soapy water s...

Page 10: ...ed 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 when microwaving oven gloves are required MICROWAVES CANNOT PASS THROUGH METAL AND THEREFORE METAL COOKING UTENSILS CAN NEVER BE USED IN A MICROWAVE FOR COOKING...

Page 11: ...ys take care when removing cling film from a dish as the build up of steam will be very hot Always purchase cling film that states on the packet suitable for microwave cooking and use as a covering only Do not line dishes with cling film Standing time Dense foods e g meat jacket potatoes and cakes require a STANDING TIME inside or outside of the oven after cooking to allow heat to finish conductin...

Page 12: ...quantities also small meals will reheat more quickly than large portions Spacing Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced apart NEVER pile foods on top of each other Shape Even shapes cook evenly Density Porous airy foods heat more quickly than dense heavy foods Covering Cover foods with microwave cling film or a self fitting lid Cover fish vegetables casseroles soups Do not cover cakes sauces...

Page 13: ... you would check food cooked in a conventional oven Return the food to the oven for further cooking if necessary Cleaning As microwaves work on food particles keep your oven clean at all times Stubborn spots of food can be removed by using a branded microwave spray cleaner sprayed onto a soft cloth always wipe the oven dry after cleaning Avoid any plastic parts and door area Turning and stirring S...

Page 14: ...o feel warm If the testing dish feels warm do not use as it is obviously absorbing microwave energy N B This test does not apply to plastic or metal based containers e g Le Creuset style dishes which should not be used as they are cast iron covered with enamel Oven glass Everyday glass that is heat resistant e g Pyrex is ideal Do not use delicate glass which may crack due to the heat from the food...

Page 15: ...tons or yoghurt pots as these will melt with the heat from the food Many plastics that are not heatproof for cooking are suitable for defrosting Pottery earthenware stoneware If completely glazed these dishes are suitable Do not use if partially glazed or unglazed since they are able to absorb water which in turn absorbs microwave energy making the container very hot and slows down the cooking of ...

Page 16: ...d straw baskets Do not use these items in your microwave With continued use and with prolonged exposure they will crack and could ignite Do not use wooden dishes in your microwave Cling film Microwave cling film can be used for covering food that is reheated by microwave It is also useful for covering food to be cooked but care should be taken to avoid the film being in direct contact with the foo...

Page 17: ...k pad Using the minute and second pads set the clock 24 hr clock Press clock pad again to stop colons flashing 9 Stop Cancel Pad Before Cooking one press clears your instructions During Cooking one press temporarily stops the cooking program Another press cancels your instructions and the time of day will appear in the display 10 Door Release Button 11 Auto Weight Pads 12 Start Pad Press to start ...

Page 18: ...y window To cancel press the microwave 3b Select Power For example to select HIGH power press Micro Power pad once 3c Press Time Pad To set a cooking time eg 1 minute press 1 minute pad once 3d Press Start Pad The time will be displayed in the window and count down The oven will beep at the end of the cooking program Check that the letter D appears in the display window to confirm no microwave pow...

Page 19: ...play 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 Press Micro Power pad to select the desired power level Select Cooking Time Press Start Note The maximum time that can be set on HIGH power is 30 minutes The maximum time that can be set on the other power leve...

Page 20: ...rogram will commence after which the standing time will count down Power level Time inoperable hours 1min 10min Press the delay pad Set Delay time max 9hrs 59 mins 10 min pad is inoperable An H will appear in the dis play to denote hours The minute pad enters hours and the sec pads enter the minutes Press Start Pad Delayed time will count down then the cooking program will start Set the complete C...

Page 21: ...nds and ounces or grams The weight starts from the minimum weight for each category DO NOT place food directly onto the ceramic plate except in the case of Jacket Potatoes or Auto Program Jacket Potatoes Foods reheated or cooked by MICROWAVE are normally covered with a lid or cling film unless otherwise stated Press CHAOS DEFROST pad once twice or three times to select food Press Start Enter the w...

Page 22: ...ls buns and slices of bread which are required for immediate use Small items may feel warm immediately after defrosting Loaves can also be defrosted on this program but these will require standing time to allow 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 halfway during defrosting THIS PROGRAM IS NOT SUITABLE F...

Page 23: ...icrowave power pad and setting a time you can defrost food in your microwave The biggest problem is getting the inside defrosted 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 rema...

Page 24: ... 10 mins Stewing Steak 500 g 1 lb 2 oz 15 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single layer Break up and turn twice 20 mins Lamb Chops 500 g 1 lb 2 oz 8 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single layer Turn twice 20 mins Lamb Fillets 300 g 11 oz 10 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single layer Turn twice 10 mins Pork Ribs 700 g 1 lb 8 oz 10 mins Place in a suitable dish Separate and turn twice 30 m...

Page 25: ...e layer Turn twice 4 5 mins 350 g 12 oz 6 7 mins 10 mins Fish Steaks 100 g 4 oz 3 4 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 250 g 9 oz 400 g 14 oz 7 8 mins 11 12 mins 30 mins 30 mins Prawns 450 g 1lb 11 12 mins Place in a suitable dish Stir twice during defrosting 25 mins ...

Page 26: ...Programs are designed to take the guesswork out of cooking or reheating your food They must ONLY be used for the foods described 1 Only cook foods within the weight ranges described see table on page 26 2 Always choose a container size that is suitable for the quantities of food ie do not allow a large headspace or food may not cook correctly 3 Always cover the dish with pierced cling film or a li...

Page 27: ...piping hot Important note This program is not suitable for foods that cannot be stirred e g Lasagne Shepherds Pie These foods can be cooked manually by entering the microwave power and time Refer to packet instructions or reheating charts on pages 32 35 Meals in bowl shaped containers may need extra cooking time Minimum Weight Program Maximum Weight Program Minimum Weight 1 Soup Chilled and Tinned...

Page 28: ...r with pierced cling film or lid and place on base of oven Press the vegetables auto program pad twice Enter weight Press START To cook FRESH fish Shield the thinner portions Place in a shallow container Add 15ml 1tbsp liquid Cover with pierced cling film or lid and place on base of oven Press the fish auto program pad once Enter weight Press START To cook FROZEN fish Place in a shallow container ...

Page 29: ... minimum quantity of 300ml pt liquid or sauce is used If using cook in sauce add equal quantities of water to cook in sauce Cover with pierced cling film or a lid Place on base of oven Press the meat chicken pad once enter weight Press START Stir at beep To cook braising steak or neck of lamb etc For chicken casserole use power and time or meat sauce program Use a minimum of 450ml pt of liquid per...

Page 30: ... pierced cling film or a lid Place on base of oven Press the rice pasta pad once Enter weight Press START For cooking dried pasta Use a very large bowl i e 3 litres 6pts Add 1tsp salt 1tbsp oil and boiling water Cover with pierced cling film or a lid It is important to add the correct amount of water as listed below Place on base of oven Press the rice pasta pad twice Enter weight Press START Quan...

Page 31: ...se of oven Press the puddings pad once Enter weight Press START Allow to stand for 5 mins before turning out Peel core and slice fruit Add 15ml 1tbsp water and cover with pierced cling flim or use a dish with a lid Omit water for soft fruit and rhubarb Place on base of oven Press the pud dings pad twice Enter weight Press START After cooking sweeten to taste whilst hot Note When cooking soft fruit...

Page 32: ...en choose a similar type and size listed and adjust the cooking time if necessary Plated meals Everyoneʼs appetite varies and reheat times depend 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 Between 3 5 mins on HIGH power will reheat an average portion Not suitable for u...

Page 33: ...oven and stir halfway 410g HIGH Micro 2 3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover Place on base of oven and stir halfway Canned Puddings Rice puddings 213g HIGH Micro 1 min Place in a heatproof bowl and cover Place on base of oven and stir halfway 425g HIGH Micro 2 2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover Place on base of oven and stir halfway Sponge pudding 300g HIGH Micro 1 2 mins Place in a ...

Page 34: ...Butter Beans 215g HIGH Micro 1 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover Place on base of oven Carrots Sliced 300g HIGH Micro 2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover Place on base of oven Kidney Beans 420g HIGH Micro 2 3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover Place on base of oven and stir halfway Mushrooms 290g HIGH Micro 1 2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover Place on base of oven Peas...

Page 35: ...rts Where microwave only is involved transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heatproof dish Chilled Custard 500g HIGH Micro 4 mins Place in a large jug on base of oven Cover and stir halfway Chilled Rice Pudding 150g HIGH Micro 80 85 secs Place on base of oven stir halfway Fruit Pie Individual x1 HIGH Micro 20 30 secs Place on micro safe plate on base of oven Mince Pies x2 HIGH Micro ...

Page 36: ... lid Place on base of oven Cottage Fish Shepherds Pie 400g HIGH Micro 8 9 mins Pierce lid Place on base of oven Lasagne Cannelloni 400g HIGH Micro 7 7 mins Pierce lid Place on base of oven Macaroni Cheese 450g HIGH Micro 7 7 mins Pierce lid Place on base of oven Pastry products precooked N B Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base Pasties Slices 150 165g HIGH Micro 1 2 mins Place on h...

Page 37: ...large bowl Cover and place on base of oven Stired halfway Marrowfat peas 250g HIGH Micro then SIMMER Micro 3 mins then 18 25 mins Use 600 ml 1 pt boiling water in a large bowl Cover and place on base of oven Stir after 1st stage Red Kidney Beans 250g HIGH Micro then SIMMER Micro 15 mins then 38 40 mins Use 600 ml 1 pt boiling water in a large bowl Cover and place on base of oven Stir after 1st sta...

Page 38: ...ft 1 min 50 sec firmer Fish Fresh from raw Fillets 300 g MEDIUM Micro 5 mins Place in shallow dish Add 30ml 2 tbsp of liquid Cover and place on base of oven Steaks 350 g MEDIUM Micro 5 mins Place in shallow dish Add 30ml 2 tbsp of liquid Cover and place on base of oven 700 g MEDIUM Micro 8 9 mins Place in shallow dish Add 30ml 2 tbsp of liquid Cover and place on base of oven Whole x1 250 g MEDIUM ...

Page 39: ...silli Macaroni Penne 250 g HIGH Micro 12 mins Use 700ml 1 pt boiling water Add 15ml 1tbsp oil Cover place on base of oven and stir halfway Lasagne 250 g HIGH Micro 8 mins Use 550ml 1 pt boiling water Add 15ml 1tbsp oil Cover place on base of oven and gently turn and separate sheets Linguine Tagliatelle 250 g HIGH Micro 13 mins Use 700ml 11 4 pt boiling water Add 15ml 1tbsp oil Cover place on base ...

Page 40: ...over and place on base of oven Fresh vegetables Place in shallow dish except jacket potatoes Asparagus 200 g HIGH Micro 2 3 mins Add 3tbsp 45ml water Cover and place on base of oven Baby Corn 200 g HIGH Micro 6 7 mins Add 3tbsp 45ml water Cover and place on base of oven Broad Beans 200 g HIGH Micro 3 4 mins Add 3tbsp 45ml water Cover and place on base of oven Runner Beans 200 g HIGH Micro 5 6 mins...

Page 41: ...nd place on base of oven Parsnips par boiled for roasting Sliced 300 g HIGH Micro 3 mins Add 3tbsp 45ml water Cover and place on base of oven 300 g HIGH Micro 4 mins Peas 200 g HIGH Micro 3 4 mins Add 3tbsp 45ml water Cover and place on base of oven Potatoes boiled 500 g HIGH Micro 10 mins Add 3tbsp 45ml water Cover and place on base of oven Potatoes par boiled 500 g HIGH Micro 4 5 mins Add 3tbsp ...

Page 42: ...nd place on base of oven Beans Green 250 g HIGH Micro 5 5 mins Add 30 ml 2tbsp water Cover and place on base of oven Broccoli florets 250 g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 30 ml 2tbsp water Cover and place on base of oven Carrots sliced 200 g HIGH Micro 6 6 mins Add 30 ml 2tbsp water Cover and place on base of oven Cauliflower 250 g HIGH Micro 6 mins Add 30 ml 2tbsp water Cover and place on base of oven Mix...

Page 43: ...to two thirds of the original cooking time ie 30 mins on MEDIUM power for 4 servings will become 15 20 mins on MEDIUM power for 2 servings 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 been set by a new standard ...

Page 44: ...2 5 ml tsp dried marjoram 2 5 ml tsp dried basil salt and pepper to taste 150 ml pint double cream Ingredients 8 field mushrooms approx 250 g 5 oz total weight 50 g 2 oz butter 10 ml 2 tsp chopped mixed herbs 1 garlic clove crushed seasoning Garlic Mushrooms with Herbs Dish large flan dish 1 Arrange the mushrooms in a large flan dish Dot with butter and sprinkle with the herbs and garlic 2 Cover p...

Page 45: ...cook on HIGH power for 3 mins or until soft 2 Add the potatoes cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 4 mins or until softened 3 Add the broccoli hot vegetable stock and nutmeg Cover and cook on MEDIUM power for 8 12 mins or until the broccoli is cooked 4 Allow to cool and then blend in a food processor until smooth 5 Stir in the milk and stilton cheese Season to taste Reheat the soup on HIGH power fo...

Page 46: ... 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 Liquid Fresh fish should always be sprinkled with 30 ml 2 tbsp of lemon juice white wine or water When cooking Frozen fish add liquid as above for even coo...

Page 47: ... of oven and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins or until the onion is soft 3 Melt the butter on HIGH power for 30 secs Stir in the flour and mustard and cook for a further 15 secs Add milk and seasoning gradually stirring to a smooth paste Cook on HIGH power for 5 mins or until the sauce is thick and bubbling Stir twice during cooking Add 75 g 3 oz of grated cheese to the sauce and stir well 4 Flake th...

Page 48: ... skewers 1 Place pieces of red pepper in a bowl with 30 ml 2 tbsp of water Cover place on base of oven and cook on HIGH power for 1 2 mins or until slightly softened 2 Prepare 4 kebabs by threading fish and vegetables alternately Place in a shallow dish 3 Mix together the marinade ingredients Pour over the kebabs cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours 4 Place dish on base o...

Page 49: ... meat legs and wings protected Secure foil with cocktail sticks and do not allow foil to touch the walls of the oven 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 roast a joint by microwave To roast basic joints of meat place the joint onto the rack of a microwave roasting set and cover with ...

Page 50: ... mins then SIMMER power for 40 mins or until meat is tender 3 Mix cornflour with a little water and stir into casserole to thicken gravy 4 Sprinkle with cheese and reheat on HIGH power for 2 mins or until cheese melts Ingredients 3 4 cloves garlic 1 cm piece fresh ginger grated 50 g 2 oz ground almonds 3x15 ml 3 tbsp water 3 whole cardamom pods 2 cloves 2 5 cm 1 stick of cinnamon 1 onion chopped 2...

Page 51: ...ir then use SIMMER power for 90 mins or until meat is tender stir every 30 mins Remove bay leaves Ingredients 100 g 4 oz creamed coconut 90 ml 6 tbsp crunchy peanut butter 45 ml 3 tbsp lemon juice 30 ml 2 tbsp soy sauce large pinch of chilli powder 4 chicken breast fillets skinned approx 600g 1lb 5oz 30 ml 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves crushed 5 ml 1 tsp ground turmeric 5 ml 1 tsp five spic...

Page 52: ...sserole Dish 3 litre 6 pt casserole 1 Place vegetables and butter in casserole Cover place on base of oven and cook on HIGH power for 2 3 mins or until soft 2 Place chicken on top of vegetables cover with stock and tomatoes and add salt and pepper to taste 3 Cover and cook on HIGH power for 5 mins then SIMMER power for 35 40 mins or until well cooked through 4 Mix cornflour with a little water Rem...

Page 53: ...il soft Leave to stand for 2 3 mins Drain 2 Place butter in small dish on base of oven and melt on HIGH power for approx 45 secs Add mushrooms and cook on HIGH power for 3 4 mins or until soft 3 To make sauce melt butter in a jug on base of oven on HIGH power for 30 40 secs Stir in flour to make a roux Gradually whisk in milk until well combined Cook on HIGH power for 3 5 mins or until smooth and ...

Page 54: ...e for 20 mins then rinse and dry 2 Place the pasta in a large bowl with 600 ml 1 pt boiling water Cover place on base of oven and cook on HIGH power for 4 mins or until tender Drain 3 Place onion garlic and oil in a bowl cover place on base of oven and cook on HIGH power for 2 mins or until soft Add the remaining ingredients except the mozzarella and parmesan cheese cover and cook on HIGH power fo...

Page 55: ...e garlic from the wine and discard Add half of the cheese mixture stirring constantly until the cheese melts 4 Cook on HIGH power for 1 minute then stir in the rest of the cheese mixture 5 Return to the microwave and cook again for 1 minute on HIGH power Season with pepper and nutmeg 6 Sprinkle with Paprika if desired Serve with chunks of french bread or vegetables Cheesey Risotto Dish large casse...

Page 56: ...acaroni 40 g 1 oz butter 1 small onion finely chopped 100 g 4 oz bacon chopped 40 g 1 oz flour 600 ml 1 pt milk 5 ml 1 tsp french mustard 150 g 5 oz red cheese grated salt and pepper 30 ml 2 tbsp fresh brown breadcrumbs Creamy Cheese Potato Broccoli Bake Dish large bowl shallow oval dish 1 Cut potatoes in half or quarters if large Place in a bowl with 90 ml 6 tbsp of water Cover place on base of o...

Page 57: ...ave 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 Whole cauliflower should be cooked upside down on MEDIUM power for 10 mins approx with 90 ml 6 tbsp water Before Cooking Wash potatoes and prick skins several times Place on base of oven After Cooking Remove from oven and wrap in alum...

Page 58: ...k on HIGH power for 8 10 mins or until vegetables are soft Season to taste 2 Cover base of dish with a thin layer of tomato sauce then a layer of lasagne on top followed by a layer of vegetable mixture Thinly slice 175 g 6 oz of the cheese and layer on top of vegetables Continue layering until ingredients are all used ending with a tomato sauce layer 3 Grate remaining cheese and arrange over top i...

Page 59: ...ml tsp French mustard 300 ml pt milk seasoning to taste Topping 75 g 3 oz grated cheese 15 ml 1 tbsp brown breadcrumbs Cauliflower Cheese Dish large bowl shallow casserole jug 1 Place cauliflower in a bowl Add water Cover place on base of oven and cook on MEDIUM power for 10 mins or until tender Drain and place in casserole 2 Melt butter on HIGH power in jug for 15 30 secs Stir in flour and mustar...

Page 60: ...stock 15 ml 1 tbsp cornflour blended with water Vegetable Chilli Serves 4 6 Serves 4 6 Serves 4 6 Ingredients 15 ml 1 tbsp butter 2 cloves garlic crushed 5 ml 1 tsp dried rosemary 3 ml tsp salt 1 5 ml tsp black pepper 700 g 1 lbs red potatoes Ingredients 100 g 4 oz black eye beans soaked overnight 100 g 4 oz adzuki beans soaked overnight 15 ml 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 garlic clove crushed 1 yellow p...

Page 61: ...ed almonds 4 Place dish on base of oven and cook on MEDIUM power for 14 mins or until cooked Test with a skewer to ensure the middle is cooked Ingredients 3 Granny Smith Apples peeled cored and sliced 125 g 4 oz butter 175 g 6 oz Light brown sugar 175 g 6 oz Porridge oats 125 g 4 oz plain flour 5 ml 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 5 ml tsp mixed spice Apple Crisp 1 Spread the apples evenly over the base o...

Page 62: ... minute or until bubbling 2 Add sugar and stir until it has dissolved cooking for 1 minute at a time on HIGH power Continue to cook until liquid is foaming and bubbling 30 sec at a time on HIGH power 3 Slowly pour in the cream and bring to the boil on HIGH power for 2 3 mins Add essence Stir continue to boil on HIGH power 30 sec at a time until it starts to thicken Serves 6 Ingredients grated rind...

Page 63: ...time the colour will become dull and the apples will be tender The apples will overcook very easily so take care to undercook slightly For 1 baked apple cook for 2 3 mins For 2 baked apples cook for 3 5 mins Ingredients 1 whole orange 175 g 6 oz self raising flour sifted 100 g 4 oz soft margarine 100 g 4 oz caster sugar 1 orange juice and grated rind of 2 eggs beaten 100 g 4 oz chocolate drops Ora...

Page 64: ...asin lightly greased 1 Place apple and carrot in a large bowl Cover place on base of oven and cook on HIGH power for 5 mins Beat well to make a thick puree 2 Stir in juice rind and mixed fruit Cook on HIGH power for 2 mins Stir in brandy and treacle Stand for 5 mins Beat in rest of ingredients 3 Press into the pudding basin Cover with greaseproof paper place on base of oven with and cook on HIGH p...

Page 65: ... 15 secs 3 Whisk Cook on HIGH power for 10 secs 4 Whisk again and cook on HIGH power 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 30 g 1 oz butter 30 g 1 oz flour 600 ml 1 pt milk Variations of White Sauce Parsley Onion Ingredients 30 ml 2 tbsp cus...

Page 66: ...lly dense cakes They help prevent the outside edge of the cake overcooking before the dense centre is cooked through Keeping quality Light sponge type cakes cook very quickly by microwave and so should be cooked as required since their keeping quality is not as long as those baked traditionally Consistency Generally cakes to be cooked by microwave should have a softer consistency than those baked ...

Page 67: ...yrup treacle and sugar in a bowl and heat on HIGH power for 1 2 mins or until fat has melted 2 Place flours spices bicarbonate and salt in a large bowl Stir in treacle mixture and mix well Stir in milk and eggs and beat until smooth 3 Pour into dish place on base of oven and cook on MEDIUM power for 8 9 mins or until set around edges The cake will appear slightly wet in centre but will continue co...

Page 68: ... 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 Makes 2 lbs Ingredients 45 ml 3 tbsp olive oil 4 large red onions ha...

Page 69: ... g 1 lb tomatoes 225 g 8 oz cooking apples peeled and sliced 1 medium onion chopped 100 g 4 oz granulated sugar 30 ml 2 tbsp tomato puree 5 ml 1 tsp salt 200 ml 7 fl oz white distilled vinegar 10 ml 2 tsp ground ginger 2 ml tsp cayenne pepper 3 ml tsp mustard powder Makes approx 2 lbs Tomato Chutney Dish large bowl 1 Prick the tomatoes and place in a bowl Cover with boiling water and leave for 5 m...

Page 70: ... are no microwaves in the air or steam The oven vents should never be blocked during cooking Q The oven stops cooking by microwave and ʻH97ʼ or ʻH98ʼ appears in the display Why A The display indicates a problem with the microwave generation system Please contact an authorised Service Center 1 In case of fitting into an oven housing please use Panasonicʼs Trim Kit NN TKF0M Silver 2 Microwave ovens ...

Page 71: ... environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling Please contact your local authority for fur ther 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...

Page 72: ...Swiss Cheese Fondue 54 Chicken guidelines 48 cooking charts 29 36 37 Chicken Casserole 51 Chicken Satay 50 Fruity Chicken Risotto 53 Child Lock 17 Christmas Pudding 7 34 63 Cleaning your Microwave 5 8 12 Cling Film 10 11 15 Clock setting the time 18 Containers to use 13 15 Control Panel 16 Cooking Charts 31 36 41 Custard 33 34 64 D Defrosting chaos 20 21 guidelines 22 charts 23 24 Delay Stand 19 D...

Page 73: ...mond Eveʼs Pudding 60 Apple Crisp 60 Baked Apples 62 Christmas Pudding 63 Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce 61 Hot Chocolate Cake 63 Lemon Brûleé 61 Orange and Chocolate Drop Pudding 62 Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding 63 R Reheating 31 Reheating Charts 32 35 Rice cooking 29 39 S Sauces 64 Service 5 Shielding 21 22 Soups and Starters Reheating 26 Broccoli Stilton Soup 44 Coarse Pork Pâté 43 Cream of...

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