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Summary of Contents for NN-SF550W

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Page 2: ...e methods Start experimenting now and enjoy the first class results you will achieve by using your new microwave oven Consultant Home Economist Fiona Campbell Panasonic Australia Pty Ltd P O Box 505 Frenchs Forest NSW 1640 The serial number of this product may be found on the MODEL NUMBER _______________________ back side of the oven You should note the model number and serial number of this oven ...

Page 3: ...e Your Oven 7 Operation Guide in the Display Window 7 To Set Clock 8 To Use Child Safety Lock 8 To Use Timer Pad 14 To Cook by MICRO POWER AND TIME 9 using AUTO COOK Pad 13 To Reheat by MICRO POWER AND TIME 9 using AUTO REHEAT Pad 12 To Defrost by MICRO POWER AND TIME 9 using TURBO DEFROST Pad 10 11 Quick Guide to Operation 18 Maintenance Before Requesting Service 15 Care of Your Oven 16 Technical...

Page 4: ...pervision is necessary when used by children 5 Do not operate this microwave oven if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped 6 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity a Do not overcook food Carefully attend microwave oven if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking b Remove wire twist ties from bags before placing b...

Page 5: ...t from other appliances Failure to do this may cause the power board fuse to blow and or food to cook slower Do not insert higher value fuse in the power board Food 1 Do not use your oven for home canning or the heating of any closed jar Pressure will build up and the jar may explode In addition the microwave oven cannot maintain the food at the correct canning temperature Improperly canned food m...

Page 6: ...n created by the 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 How to Test a Container for Safe Microwave Oven Use TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE Fill a 1 cup glass measure with cool water and place it in the microwave oven alon...

Page 7: ...cracking 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 8: ...e displayed here Waveguide Cover do not remove Door Safety Lock System Roller Ring 1 The Roller Ring and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise and scratching of painted surface 2 The Roller Ring must always be used together with the Glass Tray for cooking Display Window Door Release Button Push to open the door Opening the door during cooking will stop the cooking proc...

Page 9: ... operation The display will revert back to clock or colon mode Display Window Time Pads Auto Reheat Pad pg 12 Frozen Reheat Pad pg 12 Start Pad One tap allows oven to begin functioning If door is opened or Stop Reset Pad is pressed once during oven operation Start Pad must again be pressed to restart oven Stop Reset Pad Before cooking One tap clears your instructions During cooking One tap tempora...

Page 10: ...ee page 9 for Micro Power chart 4 Set Time e g 1 minute 30 seconds Press numbered Time Pads Verify your selection s in the Display Window 5 Press To assist you in programming your oven the following operation will appear in the Display Window When you become familiar with your oven the Operation Guide can be turned off To turn off To turn on once 3 times Operation Guide in the Display Window Press...

Page 11: ...ay repeat step 1 through 3 3 The clock will keep the time of day as long as oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied 4 Maximum time available is 12 59 Clock is 12 hour only One o clock will be displayed as 1 00 not 13 00 This feature allows you to prevent operation of the oven by a young child however the door will open You can set Child Safety Lock when colon or time of day is displayed To ...

Page 12: ... simmering Micro Power The Micro Power Pad gives you a selection of different power levels representing decreasing amounts of microwave energy used for cooking foods at different speeds e g The lower the micro power setting the more evenly the food cooks although it will take a little longer To select the correct power level for cooking different foods refer to the chart below Press POWER LEVEL WA...

Page 13: ...he oven cavity size Weight must be programmed in kilograms and tenths of a kilogram max 3 0 kg Enter weight 2 Press Defrost time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down When cooking time is longer than 60 minutes the time will appear in hours and minutes NOTES For further information refer to next page Defrost by Micro Power and Time Setting 1 2 3 Press fifth for Defrost Set time ac...

Page 14: ...art by setting Micro Power at Defrost MEAT Beef Minced Beef Roast Topside Beef Tenderloin Chuck or Rump Sirloin rolled Steak Miscellaneous Pork Lamb Roast Chops Ribs POULTRY Chicken whole pieces fillets Duck Turkey FISH SHELLFISH Fish Fillets Whole Fish Crabmeat Lobster Tails Sea Scallops Green Prawns 8 11 12 15 12 15 10 13 11 14 8 10 8 12 9 12 8 11 8 12 9 12 8 11 8 10 10 12 10 13 9 11 9 12 8 10 8...

Page 15: ...arrange the foods At the end of the cooking time stir and let stand for 3 to 5 minutes Frozen Reheat 250 g 850 g Suitable for reheating pre cooked soups stews casseroles roast dinners pasta dishes except lasagne and rice dishes from frozen temperature This setting is not suitable for reheating frozen bread or pastry products raw or uncooked foods or beverages Remove convenience foods from foil or ...

Page 16: ...k Pads Pad Weight 1 tap 2 taps 3 taps 4 taps Auto Reheat 250 g 450 g 650 g 850 g Frozen Reheat 250 g 450 g 650 g 850 g Pad Weight 1 tap 2 taps 3 taps 4 taps Vegetables 120 g 180 g 250 g 370 g Frozen Veg 120 g 250 g 500 g 750 g Potatoes 250 g 370 g 500 g 900 g Pasta 150 g 250 g 375 g 500 g Rice 1 0 cup 0 2 kg 1 5 cups 0 3 kg 2 0 cups 0 4 kg 2 5 cups 0 5 kg Noodles 200 g 350 g 500 g 800 g Fish 120 g...

Page 17: ...up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Delayed time will count down Then cooking will start NOTES 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 Standing Time cannot be programmed before after any Auto Control function This is to prevent the standing temperature of the food from rising before defrosti...

Page 18: ...here is a problem with the Plug another appliance into the outlet outlet to check if the outlet is working Oven will not start cooking The door is not closed completely Close the oven door securely Another programme has Press Stop Reset Pad to already been entered cancel the previous programme into the oven and programme again Start was not pressed after Press Start Pad programming The programme h...

Page 19: ...ion openings Oven Door Wipe with a soft cloth when steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit or of microwave leakage Roller Ring and oven cavity floor Wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent water or window cleaner and dry Roller ...

Page 20: ...ate Please note that freight and insurance to and or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you Note that home or pick up delivery service is available for the following products in the major metropolitan areas of Australia or the normal operating areas of the nearest Authorised Service Centres a Picture tube CRT based Television Receivers screen b Convection Combination M...

Page 21: ...ower and Time Setting page 9 To Use as a Kitchen Timer page 14 To Set Standing Time page 14 To Set Delay Start page 14 To use Turbo Defrost Pad page 10 To Set Clock page 8 Hours Mins Set weight Press until desired food category pad appears e g To Cook using Auto Cook Pads Å Å page 13 To Reheat using Auto Reheat Pads page 12 Press for desired category or Press twice Press Press Press Press Press Pr...

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Page 24: ...d Techniques 1 3 Reheat 4 6 Soups and Snacks 7 8 Fish and Shellfish 9 11 Poultry and Eggs 12 15 Meat 16 19 Vegetables and Legumes 20 24 Rice Pasta and Noodles 25 28 Cakes Desserts and Slices 29 33 Sauces and Extras 34 35 Turn over for Operation Guide ...

Page 25: ...important It s a must for you to be familiar with the following tips 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 remem...

Page 26: ...ys 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 in a...

Page 27: ...s can be mixed on a vegetable platter but remember frozen vegetables 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 ingredient listed by half To increase a r...

Page 28: ...structure like baked custard or you have a large quantity a lower power level for slightly longer may be gentler Cover foods with plastic wrap if you require a steamed effect or leave uncovered for a dryer surface e g Crumbed foods Stir or re arrange foods during heating as this will help food heat evenly Stir after heating and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes Check temperatures before adding extra he...

Page 29: ... High 5 7 Remove from package and place onto paper towel or follow manufacturer s instructions FROZEN MEAL Fish in Sauce 200 g Medium 5 8 Pierce corner of bag Heat on a plate Frozen Casserole High 9 11 Pierce pouch 500g Heat on a plate or bowl Lasagne 500 g Medium High 11 13 Remove from foil container place into serving dish Plated style dinner Medium 8 10 Remove foil cover and replace with plasti...

Page 30: ...rack with paper towel under the food to prevent it from becoming soggy IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN REHEATING FOODS FROM THE FREEZER VOLUME The greater the volume and the more dense the item the longer it takes to reheat E g frozen cake will take less time than frozen casserole LARGE VOLUME Large dense frozen precooked foods are best thawed on defrost until icy in the centre then heated on Me...

Page 31: ... 2 cups green split peas 850 g smoked 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 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 ...

Page 32: ... 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 Medium for 16 to 18 minutes NACHOS SUPREME Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 500 g topside mince 35 g Taco seasoning mix 1 3 cup tomato paste 1 teaspoon Mexican chilli po...

Page 33: ...ng prawns 1 small red onion thinly sliced 40 g butter 3 garlic cloves crushed 2 fresh bird s eye chillies deseeded finely chopped 1 2 small red capsicum finely sliced 100 g snow peas trimmed 1 tablespoon lemon juice 80 ml thickened cream 1 4 cup coriander leaves chopped Cooked jasmine rice to serve Method Peel and de vein prawns leaving tails in tact set aside Place onion butter garlic and chilli ...

Page 34: ... with plastic wrap Press Fish then select 370 g weight then Start CREAMY TUNA PENNE Å Å Serves 4 Ingredients 250 g penne 5 cups boiling water 1 medium onion diced 2 cups mixed sliced vegetables 240 g can tuna reserve liquid 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 2 cup sour cream cracked black pepper Method Place Penne and water in a large casserole dish C...

Page 35: ... skewer MALAY COCONUT FISH Serves 4 Ingredients 400 ml coconut milk 1 tablespoon chilli sauce 1 lime zested 5 cm piece peeled ginger finely chopped 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 800 g fish fillets halved 1 4 cup fresh coriander leaves Method Mix coconut milk chilli sauce lime rind ginger garam masala fish sauce and brown sugar in a 2 litre dish Cover a...

Page 36: ...ng or a strip cut from the open end of the bag Make six 2 cm slits on top of bag Multiply the weight of the poultry by the minimum recommended minutes per 500g See chart below Programme Micro Power and Time After cooking check the internal temperature of the bird with a microwave or conventional meat thermometer inserted into the muscle Check temperature in both muscles The thermometer should not ...

Page 37: ...ant and cook for a further 5 minutes on High stirring halfway through cooking Stir through yogurt and serve with coriander mango chutney and pappadums HONEY SESAME DRUMSTICKS Å Å Serves 4 Ingredients 1 0 kg chicken drumsticks 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 teaspoon chopped ginger 1 4 cup soy sauce 1 4 cup honey 2 tablespoons sesame seeds Method Place all ingredients in a 2 litre bowl stir until combi...

Page 38: ...onion diced 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 kg chicken drumsticks 1 4 red capsicum sliced Method Place all ingredients in a 2 litre casserole dish Stir until combined Cover and cook on Medium High for 10 to 12 minutes Turn chicken and stir Cook on Medium High for 10 to 12 minutes CHICKEN SAN CHOY BAU Serves 4 Ingredients 10 dried shiitake mushrooms 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 clove garlic chopped 500 g m...

Page 39: ...e serving Note The size of the eggs will alter cooking time CRUSTLESS CHEESE AND SPINACH PIE Serves 4 Ingredients 1 bunch spinach 6 green onions thinly sliced 500 g ricotta 2 eggs 1 tablespoon plain flour 1 2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 2 cup grated cheddar 2 tomatoes sliced optional Method Wash and trim thick stalks from spinach Chop leaves roughly Pile onto a microwave safe dinner plate and cover with pla...

Page 40: ...othpicks 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 loin centre rib roast If the temperatures are low return meat to the oven and cook a few more minutes at the...

Page 41: ...soy sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil 1 2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts Method Place the onion and curry paste into a 4 litre dish Cook on High for 2 to 3 minutes Add the beef and cook on High for 4 to 6 minutes stirring halfway through cooking Add the vegetables and coconut milk and cook on High for 6 to 8 minutes Mix in the soy sauce lemon juice and basil and serve...

Page 42: ... soy sauce Hoisin sauce and sweet chilli Add to meat mixture Cook on High for 3 to 4 minutes Add the vegetables cover and cook on High for 3 to 5 minutes stirring halfway through cooking Let stand for 5 minutes before serving FRENCH ONION BEEF CASSEROLE Serves 4 Ingredients 1 onion chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 200 g diced potatoes 600 g beef diced 2 carrots diced 1 3 cup tomato paste 11 2 cups...

Page 43: ...and serve with pasta and rice CORNED BEEF Serves 4 Ingredients 1 5 corned silverside 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 onion cut in half 4 cloves 6 peppercorns 1 bay leaf 5 cups water Method Rinse corned silverside under cold running water to remove excess salt Place corned silverside in a 4 litre casserole dish Add remaining ingredients Cover and cook on High for 10 minutes Tu...

Page 44: ...ed dish 5 to 7 Peas 250 g Shell peas and place with 1 4 cup 3 to 5 water in covered dish Potatoes Mashed 500 g Peeled and quartered with 1 4 cup water Covered 10 to 12 Jacket 3 Medium Cook uncovered on paper towel lined plate 7 to 9 Pumpkin 500 g Peeled and cut into uniform pieces with 1 4 cup 6 to 8 water in covered dish Spinach Silver Beet 250 g Remove stem cut leaves into small pieces 4 to 6 Co...

Page 45: ... 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 FROZEN VEGETABLES BY AUTO COOK Å Å Minimum weight 120g Maximum weight 750g Suitable for heating varieties of frozen vegetables including peas beans corn k...

Page 46: ...tables At the completion of cooking stir larger quantities of vegetables Let stand covered for 2 to 3 minutes To Operate by Auto Cook Press Potatoes until desired weight is chosen Press Start RED COCONUT DHAL Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 cup red lentils 1 teaspoon turmeric 400 ml coconut milk 250 ml water 1 teaspoon crushed red chilli 1 teaspoon crushed garlic lemon juice to taste Method Place all ...

Page 47: ...ARDENNIS STYLE POTATOES Å Å Serves 4 Ingredients 4 medium sized potatoes 100 g ham finely diced 3 tablespoons snipped chives 50 g butter 1 2 cup grated Cheddar cheese ground black pepper Method Scrub potatoes wash and pat dry with paper towel Prick skins and place in a 2 litre casserole dish Cook on High for 6 to 8 minutes To cook by Auto Cook Prepare as above Cover with plastic wrap Press Potatoe...

Page 48: ...Top with green onions bacon and cheese Cook on High for 5 minutes SAVOURY BRUSSELS SPROUTS Å Å Serves 4 Ingredients 250 g brussels sprouts 2 tablespoons butter 150 g bacon finely chopped 1 onion finely chopped 1 teaspoon dill or basil 1 teaspoon sugar Method Wash and drain brussels sprouts Cook in a covered 2 litre casserole dish on High for 4 to 5 minutes To cook by Auto Cook Prepare as above Cov...

Page 49: ...er to your personal preference Rice will boil over if the dish used is too small Cook rice uncovered Do not cook in plastic containers unless suitable for high temperature cooking Stand rice for 5 to 10 minutes after cooking if necessary This setting is not suitable for cooking brown rice To operate Press Rice until desired amount then press Start HINT TO REHEAT 2 CUPS OF COOKED RICE Add 1 to 2 ta...

Page 50: ... safe bowl Cook uncovered on High for 2 minutes Remove skins from sausages and cut sausages into 1cm slices Stir through onion mixture along with parsley beans and rice Remove tops from capsicum Take out the seeds and white membrane and discard Fill capsicum with stuffing mixture Place into a shallow sided microwave safe dish Blend together extra tomato paste with half a cup of water Pour over and...

Page 51: ...l drained 1 cup basil leaves 1 4 cup toasted pinenuts 1 3 cup grated parmesan cheese 300 ml cream 1 2 cup sliced ham 1 4 cup grated parmesan cheese extra Method Place pasta and water in a 4 litre casserole dish Cook on High for 14 to 16 minutes or cook by Auto Cook While pasta is cooking prepare sauce Place all ingredients except ham and extra parmesan cheese into a food processor Prccess until sm...

Page 52: ...hicken mixture and serve To cook Noodles by Auto Cook Prepare as above Cover with plastic wrap Press Noodles to select 350g weight then press Start SATAY BEEF WITH NOODLES Å Å Serves 4 Ingredients 500 g rump steak sliced 1 onion sliced 1 teaspoon crushed garlic 1 2 cup crunchy peanut butter 1 4 cup sweet chilli sauce 2 3 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon sugar 2 green onions sl...

Page 53: ...l spoon DO NOT OVERBEAT Pour into 20 cm round dish that has been lightly greased and lined with paper Cook on Medium High for 7 to 8 minutes Stand and allow to cool before removing Variations 1 tablespoon jam added to batter before cooking Add 1 cup sour cream to batter and halve water suggested by manufacturer Half a cup chopped nuts 1 4 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon Mix and place on ba...

Page 54: ...gerate until set Cut or break into pieces to serve CHERRY KUECHEN Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients Base 1 340 g pkt buttercake mix 1 2 cup toasted coconut 125 g melted butter 1 egg Filling 425 g can pitted cherries drained Topping 300 ml carton sour cream 1 egg 2 tablespoons sugar 1 2 teaspoon cinnamon Method Combine cake mix coconut melted butter and egg Press into 27 cm flan dish Cook on High for 3 min...

Page 55: ... water in a 2 cup jug Pour evenly over pudding Cook on High for 4 to 6 minutes STEAMED JAM PUDDING Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tablespoons jam 100 g butter 2 3 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 3 4 cup self raising flour 1 4 cup milk Method Spoon jam into bottom of 2 litre pyrex dish Cream butter and sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition Fold in f...

Page 56: ...ate in a 4 cup glass jug and heat on Medium for 1 to 2 minutes As chocolate holds its shape after heating stir and stand before adding extra cooking time APPLE CRUMBLE Serves 4 Ingredients 780 g can pie apples 1 2 cup rolled oats 1 4 cup plain flour 1 2 cup desiccated coconut 1 2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 60 g butter Method Place apples in the base of 1 litre casserole dish Place remaini...

Page 57: ... remaining mixture Serve with cream or custard MINCE PIES CAUTION Take care not to overheat mince pies otherwise burning can occur due to the high fat and sugar content of the filling Check the temperature of the filling before consuming to avoid burning your mouth REMEMBER even if the pastry is cold to the touch the filling will be piping hot and will warm the pastry through CHOCOLATE PA ˆT É Mak...

Page 58: ...cook on Medium High for 35 to 40 minutes Stirring occasionally Pour into sterilised jars and seal LEMON BUTTER Makes 1 cup 250 ml Ingredients 1 2 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon rind 1 3 cup sugar 3 egg yolks 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon cornflour Method Blend all ingredients in a 4 cup glass jug Cook on Medium for 4 to 5 minutes stirring every minute Pour into hot sterilised jars and seal ...

Page 59: ...ingredients in a 1 cup jug Cook on High for 30 to 60 seconds Stir well and serve with Roast Lamb HINT COOKING SAUCES When making some sauces in the microwave oven less liquid may be needed as less evaporation occurs with a shorter cooking time HOLLANDAISE SAUCE Makes 3 4 cup Ingredients 60 g butter 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 egg yolks 1 4 cup cream 1 2 teaspoon mustard 1 4 teaspoon salt Method Pl...

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