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Operating Instructions and Cook Book

Microwave Oven

For home use

Models No.  NN-ST253W 

NN-ST253B

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Page 1: ...Operating Instructions and Cook Book Microwave Oven For home use Models No NN ST253W NN ST253B Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use...

Page 2: ...will be able to master the basic technique and thereby develop a firm understanding of your new oven This book includes recipes from starters to desserts After trying our recipes be sure to adapt you...

Page 3: ...e Cooking and Defrosting 13 Auto Weight Defrost 14 Defrosting Guidelines 15 Defrosting Charts 16 Auto Weight Reheat Cook Programs 17 18 Cooking and reheating Guidelines 19 Reheating Charts 20 21 Cooki...

Page 4: ...dren with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person respons...

Page 5: ...ood Circuits Your microwave oven should be operated on a separate 10 A circuit from other appliances Failure to do this may cause the power board fuse to blow and or food to cook slower Do not insert...

Page 6: ...is appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops offices and other working environments farm houses by clients in hotels motels and other...

Page 7: ...minutes on High power These dishes although not suitable for extended cooking may be used successfully for defrosting or for use on lower power levels Cooking Bags designed to withstand boiling freezi...

Page 8: ...Caution Label Door Safety Lock System Control Panel The control panels are covered with removable protective film to prevent scratches during shipping Small bubbles may appear under this film When th...

Page 9: ...Cancel Pad Before Cooking one press clears your instructions During Cooking one press temporarily stops the cooking program Another press cancels all your instructions and the time of day will appear...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...after half the cooking time ARRANGING Individual foods e g chicken portions or chops should be placed on a dish so that the thicker parts are towards the outside CHECKING FOOD It is essential that foo...

Page 12: ...e lead crystal which may crack or arc CHINA AND CERAMIC Glazed china plates saucers bowls mugs and cups can be used if they are heat resistant Porcelain and ceramic are also ideal Fine bone china shou...

Page 13: ...d kitchen towel is recommended for microwave use Do not use waxed or plastic coated cups as the finish may melt in the oven Greaseproof paper can be used to line the base of dishes and to cover fatty...

Page 14: ...in and electricity is supplied 3 This is a 12 hour clock ie 2pm 2 00 not 14 00 The oven will not function if a 24 hour clock is set Timer This feature operates as a minute timer During operation ther...

Page 15: ...Medium Low Warm and Defrost power High power can be programmed for 30 minutes Press Start The cooking program will start and the time in the display will count down Note For defrosting times please re...

Page 16: ...ime 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 FOR CREAM CAKES OR DESSERTS e g cheesecake Se...

Page 17: ...he food 4 Always turn or stir the food especially when the oven beeps Shield if necessary see point 6 5 Minced meat chops and other small items should be broken up or separated as soon as possible and...

Page 18: ...lb Turn twice Shield if necessary Fish Whole 6 7 mins Place in a suitable dish Turn twice Shield 15 mins 450g 1lb Fillets Steak 6 7 mins Place in a suitable dish 15 mins 450g 1lb Turn twice separate a...

Page 19: ...t before serving Auto Weight Reheat Programs 1 Reheat Curry Meal 200 800g This program is for reheating a curry convenience meal that can be stirred Foods must be in a suitable single section microwav...

Page 20: ...tainers will need extra cooking time Auto Weight Cook Programs 1 Cook Jacket Potatoes 200 1000g To cook jacket potatoes choose medium sized potatoes 200 250g 7 9oz Wash and dry and prick with a fork s...

Page 21: ...l 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 4 7 mins on HIGH power w...

Page 22: ...d Beans Ravioli in sauce 200 g HIGH 2 3 mins Place in a microwave safe bowl Cover and place on turntable Stir halfway 420 g HIGH 4 5 mins Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce 200 g HIGH 21 2 3 mins CANNED SOUPS...

Page 23: ...urntable Cover and place on turntable Adult Size 1 HIGH PUDDINGS DESSERTS N B Transfer food from foil containers to a similar sized microwave safe dish Bread Butter Pudding 395 g HIGH 3 31 2 mins Plac...

Page 24: ...EDIUM 450 g 1 lb Place on upturned saucer in microwave safe dish or rack on turntable Cover and turn halfway Drain off fat during cooking CHICKEN from raw Caution Hot fat Remove dish with care Breasts...

Page 25: ...4 mins per 450g 1lb Place on upturned saucer in microwave safe dish or rack on turntable Cover and turn joint over halfway Drain off fat during cooking LOW per 450g 1lb PASTA Place in a large 3 litre...

Page 26: ...tbsp water Cover and place on turntable Beetroot 450 g HIGH Broccoli Cauliflower florets 450 g HIGH Brussel Sprouts 450 g HIGH Cabbage sliced 450 g HIGH Carrots Leeks 450 g HIGH Corn on the Cob 450 g...

Page 27: ...shroom mixture 4 Cover and cook on HIGH power for 4 5 mins or until thickened Season and serve with cream swirled on top Dish 20 cm 8 casserole 1 Cover and cook macaroni in 450 ml 3 4pt boiling water...

Page 28: ...oked through Stir halfway Ingredients 3 4 cloves garlic crushed 1 cm 1 4 piece fresh ginger grated 50 g 2 oz ground almonds 45 ml 3 tbsp water 3 whole cardamon pods 2 cloves 2 5 cm 1 stick of cinnamon...

Page 29: ...ml 1 2tsp five spice powder 3 ml 1 2tsp coriander seeds 3 ml 1 2tsp cumin seeds Chicken Satay Serves 2 Dish 4 wooden skewers shallow dish 1 For the serving sauce Crumble 25 g 1oz of creamed coconut i...

Page 30: ...the flour curry powder lemon rind and juice and fish stock Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins stirring halfway through the cooking time 4 Stir in the remaining ingredients except the coconut cove...

Page 31: ...sserole 1 Place cauliflower upside down in a bowl Add water Cover and cook on HIGH power for 7 mins or until tender Drain 2 Melt butter on HIGH power for 30 40 secs Stir in flour and mustard Cook for...

Page 32: ...s 25 g 1oz chopped nuts Christmas Puddings Serves 4 Dish 4 deep ramekins base lined 1 Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and stir until throroughly mixed 2 Divide mixture equally between t...

Page 33: ...raising flour 5 ml 1 tsp baking powder 5 ml 1 tsp vanilla essence 15 ml 1 tbsp Camp coffee essence 100 ml 31 2 fl oz milk 75 g 3 oz butter 150 g 5 oz caster sugar 2 eggs lightly beaten Butterscotch s...

Page 34: ...will boil over Sauces Jam Custard Dish 1 litre 2pt jug 1 Mix together the custard powder sugar and a little milk to form a smooth paste 2 Blend in the remaining milk whisking well 3 Cook on HIGH powe...

Page 35: ...ir Cook if using e to cook dissolved ound the o cook until 5 mins oil over and a little ell sk well n at the 40 secs usly until nd cook further 2 ssy and 38 Panasonic Warranty Australia Panasonic Warr...

Page 36: ...repairs under the terms of the Warranty and to t any replacement parts supplied by the manufacturer in each case free of charge during normal working hours or alternatively to arrange for such servic...

Page 37: ...m with the oven contact an authorized Service Centre 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 Reset circuit...

Page 38: ...appens remove lm carefully Hint apply masking or clear tape to an exposed corner and pull gently to remove If it becomes wet clean with a soft dry cloth Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on the...

Page 39: ...tside Dimensions W x H x D 443 mm W x 258 mm H x 340 mm D Oven Cavity Dimensions W x H x D 306 mm W x 215 mm H x 308 mm D Overall Cavity Volume 20 L Glass Tray Diameter 255 mm Operating Frequency 2 45...

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