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Operating Instructions

Microwave Oven

Household Use Only

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Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Microwave Oven Household Use Only Model No NN ST25JW NN ST25JB NN ST25JM NN ST25JW ...

Page 2: ...que and thereby develop a firm understanding of your new oven Start experimenting now and enjoy the first class results you will achieve by using your new microwave oven Panasonic Australia Pty Ltd 1 Innovation Road Macquarie Park NSW 2113 PANASONIC NZ LTD CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE 18 Sir Woolf Fisher Drive Highbrook Auckland 2013 Private Bag 14911 Panmure Auckland Phone 09 272 0178 Fax 09 272 0134 Ema...

Page 3: ... Parts of your oven 11 Control panel 12 Setting the clock 13 Child safety lock 13 Microwave cooking and defrosting 14 Multi stage cooking 15 Quick 30 feature 16 Using the timer 17 Auto programmes 19 Auto defrost 19 Auto reheat auto cook 21 Defrosting charts 23 Reheating charts 24 Cooking charts 26 Recipes 30 Cooking and reheating guidelines 41 Questions and answers 42 Care of your oven 43 Specific...

Page 4: ...ance if it has a damaged CORD OR PLUG if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped It is dangerous for anyone other than a service technician trained by the manufacturer to perform repair service 3 If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard 4 This appliance is not intended fo...

Page 5: ...the personal responsibility of the customer to have it replaced with a properly earthed wall socket Operation voltage The voltage has to be the same as specified on the label on the oven If a higher voltage than specified is used it may cause a fire or other damages WE CERTIFY THAT THIS MICROWAVE OVEN HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION 3 SUBCLAUSE 2 OF THE MICROWAV...

Page 6: ...ing down 10 When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light please consult your dealer Accessories The oven comes equipped with a variety of accessories Always follow the directions given for use of the accessories Roller ring Q Q The roller ring and the oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent noise and build up of remaining food Q Q The roller ring must always be used for cooking t...

Page 7: ...ods 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 bread This oven has been developed for food use only We do not recommend to use for heating non food items such as wheat bags or hot water bottles Reheating It is essential that reheated fo...

Page 8: ...s 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 Liquids Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling therefore care should be taken when handling the container To prevent the possibility of sudden boil the following steps should be taken a Avoid usi...

Page 9: ...minutes jacket potatoes 5 minutes Other foods such as plated meals vegetables fish etc require 2 5 minutes standing If food is not cooked after standing time return to the oven and cook for additional time After defrosting food standing time should also be allowed QUANTITY Small quantities cook faster than large quantities and small meals will reheat more quickly than large portions SPACING Foods ...

Page 10: ...quids that have previously been boiled DO NOT OVERHEAT TURNING AND STIRRING Some foods require stirring during cooking Meat and poultry should be turned after half of 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 food is checked during and after a recommended ...

Page 11: ... dish or craze the finish Do not use dishes with a metal rim or pattern Do not use jugs or mugs with glued handles since the glue can melt in a microwave POTTERY EARTHENWARE STONEWARE Only use if completely glazed Do not use if partially glazed or unglazed as they are able to absorb water which will absorb microwave energy making the container very hot and slowing down the cooking of food FOIL MET...

Page 12: ...el 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 foods White paper plates can be used for SHORT REHEATING TIMES ON MICROWAVE ONLY WICKER WOOD STRAW BASKETS Do not use these items in your microwave With continued use and with prolonged exposure they will crack an...

Page 13: ...g programme and there is no risk of microwave exposure Cooking resumes after the door is closed and Start is pressed 2 Oven window 3 Air vents 4 Microwave feed guide Do not remove 5 External air vents 6 Control panel 7 Power supply cord 8 Plug 9 Glass tray 10 Roller ring Parts of your oven Note This illustration is for reference only Identification label is attached on the oven 2 9 10 5 3 6 1 8 4 ...

Page 14: ...ad 4 Timer Clock pad 5 Time pads 6 Auto Defrost pads 7 Auto Reheat pads 8 Auto Cook pads 9 Stop Reset pad Before Cooking One press clears your instructions During Cooking One press temporarily stops the cooking process Another press cancels all your instructions and a colon or the time of day will appear in the display 10 Start pad One press allows oven to begin functioning If door is opened or St...

Page 15: ... set hours Press twice to set 10 minutes Press 5 times to set 1 minute Press Timer Clock The colon stops blinking Time of day is now locked into the display Notes 1 To reset the clock 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 12 hour clock Press Start 3 times in 10 seconds The clock will ...

Page 16: ...loaves Melt chocolate 5 times Warm 200 W Keep cooked foods warm simmer slowly Notes 1 The oven will automatically work on High microwave power if a cooking time is entered without the power level previously being selected 2 While cooking the glass tray may vibrate This will not affect cooking performance 3 For MULTI STAGE COOKING refer to page 15 4 STANDING TIME can be programmed after microwave p...

Page 17: ...h power Set the cooking time Press twice Press Micro Power 3 times to select Medium power Set the cooking time Press 3 times Press Micro Power 4 times to select Low power Press Start The time for the first stage counts down in the display Set the cooking time Press twice Notes 1 AUTO PROGRAMMES cannot be used with MULTI STAGE COOKING 2 When operating 2 beeps will sound between each stage and 5 bee...

Page 18: ...0 seconds increments up to 5 minutes at High power Press Quick 30 until the desired cooking time appears in the display Press Start The time counts down in the display Note If desired you can use other power levels Select the desired power level before pressing Quick 30 ...

Page 19: ...erating Set the desired time up to 99 minutes 50 seconds Press 5 times Standing time Example To stand for 5 minutes after cooking at Medium power for 3 minutes Press Micro Power 3 times to select Medium power Set the desired cooking time Press 3 times Press Timer Clock Press Start Cooking starts After cooking standing time will count down without operation Set the desired standing time up to 99 mi...

Page 20: ...wer 3 times to select Medium power Press 3 times Press Start Delayed time counts down then cooking will start Notes 1 MULTI STAGE COOKING can be programmed including STANDING TIME and DELAY START 2 Even if the oven door is opened during KITCHEN TIMER STANDING TIME or DELAY START the time in the display window will continue to count down 3 STANDING TIME DELAY START cannot be programmed before after...

Page 21: ...pears Note The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate Programme Instructions Weight 100 600 g Accessories For small items which are required for immediate use they may feel warm straight after defrosting Loaves can also be defrosted on this programme but these will require standing time to allow the centre to thaw out Standing time can be shortened if...

Page 22: ... saucer or on a plastic rack if you have one 2 Check food during defrosting as foods vary in their defrosting speed 3 It is not necessary to cover the whole food see point 6 4 Always turn or stir the food halfway Shield if necessary see point 6 5 Minced meat chops and other small items should be broken up or separated and placed in a single layer 6 Shielding prevents food from cooking It is essent...

Page 23: ...ss Curry several times until the appropriate weight appears and press Start Stir at beeps Allow to stand for 1 minute Ensure the food is piping hot Stir the food before serving Weight 200 500 g Accessories For reheating a Chinese style convenience meal that can be stirred Foods must be in a suitable single section microwaveable container and have the film pierced Place it on the glass tray Press C...

Page 24: ...Place prepared vegetables into a shallow container on the glass tray Add 15 ml 1 tbsp of water per 100 g of vegetables Cover with pierced cling film or lid Press Fresh Vegetables several times until the appropriate weight appears and press Start Stir rearrange if necessary when the oven beeps Weight 200 800 g Accessories For cooking FRESH fish Shield the thinner portions Place in a shallow contain...

Page 25: ...ns Place in a suitable dish Break up frequently 15 mins Whole Chicken 450 g 1 lb 6 7 mins Place in a suitable dish on an upturned saucer or use a rack Turn 3 4 times Shield 60 mins Chicken Portions 450 g 1 lb 5 mins 30 secs 7 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single layer Turn twice Shield if necessary 15 30 mins Fish Weight Defrosting Time Instructions Standing Time Whole 450 g 1 lb 6 7 mins Pla...

Page 26: ...0 g High 21 2 3 mins CANNED PUDDINGS Creamed Rice 425 g High 3 31 2 mins Place in a microwave safe bowl Cover and place on glass tray 624 g High 4 5 mins Sponge Pudding 300 g High 21 2 mins CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS Overheating may cause pudding to ignite Slice 150 g High 20 30 secs Place in a microwave safe dish Cover and place on glass tray Small 450 g High 11 2 2 mins Medium 900 g High 21 2 3 mins DRI...

Page 27: ...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 Place in a microwave safe dish on glass tray Do not cover Fruit Crumble 600 g High 31 2 4 mins Fruit Pie individual 1 High 20 30 secs 4 High 50 60 mins Rice Pudding 400 g High 2 21 2 mins Place in a microwave safe dish Cover and place on glass tray PURCHASED CONVENIENC...

Page 28: ...ot be stirred The denser the food the longer the standing time Reheating charts Food Weight Quantity Power Level Cooking Time approx Instructions BACON from raw Rashers 130 g 4 High 2 3 mins or 30 40 secs per rasher Place on microwave safe rack or plate on glass tray BEANS PULSES should be pre soaked except lentils Chick Peas 225 g High 81 2 mins Use 600 ml 1 pt boiling water in a large bowl Cover...

Page 29: ...edium sized Pierce yolk and white Cover Cook for 2nd cooking time Then leave to stand for 1 min Egg 1 High 20 30 secs Water 90 ml High 50 secs Eggs 2 High 40 50 secs EGGS Scrambled Egg 1 High 20 30 secs Add 1 tbsp of milk for each egg used Beat eggs milk and knob of butter together Cook for 2nd cooking time then stand for 1 min Stir High 20 secs Eggs 2 High 40 50 secs Stir High 30 40 secs FISH FRE...

Page 30: ... on glass tray Spaghetti Tagliatelli 225 g High 7 81 2 mins PIZZA FRESH CHILLED N B Remove all packaging Pizzas will have a soft base Thin Crispy 400 g High 41 2 5 mins Place on heatproof plate on glass tray Do not cover Deep Pan 475 g High 31 2 41 2 mins PORK from raw CAUTION Hot Fat Remove dish with care Chops 360 g 2 High 2 3 mins Place in microwave safe dish or rack on glass tray Cover and pla...

Page 31: ...g High 7 81 2 mins Brussel Sprouts 450 g High 7 8 mins Cabbage sliced 450 g High 6 8 mins Carrots Leeks 450 g High 6 7 mins Corn on the Cob 450 g High 6 8 mins Courgettes Mange Tout 450 g High 31 2 41 2 mins Peas 450 g High 31 2 51 2 mins Potatoes boiled 450 g High 51 2 6 mins Potatoes jacket 225 g 8 oz each 1 High 41 2 mins Wash and prick skins Place directly on glass tray on outer edge After coo...

Page 32: ...ith Courgettes and Bacon Serves 2 Dish 20 cm 8 casserole 1 Cover and cook macaroni in 450 ml 3 4 pt boiling water on High power for 81 2 mins or until soft Drain 2 Place courgettes and bacon in a bowl Cover and cook on High power for 3 4 mins or until soft Drain 3 Place the butter in a large jug Cook on High power for 40 50 secs Stir in the flour and cook for 30 40 secs on High power Gradually add...

Page 33: ...and chopped 150 ml 1 4 pt hot water 25 g 1 oz cashew nuts 225 g 8 oz cooked basmati rice Garnish hard boiled egg slices and coriander leaves Meat and Poultry Lamb in a Spicy Cream and Almond Sauce Serves 4 Dish large casserole dish 1 Mix together the garlic ginger almonds and water to make a thick paste 2 Place the cardamom pods cloves cinnamon onion and oil in the casserole dish cook on High powe...

Page 34: ...00 g 11 oz can tomatoes salt and pepper 30 ml 2 tbsp cornflour Pork with Sweet Sour Sauce Serves 2 Dish small casserole 1 Place pork in dish cover and cook on Low power for 7 9 mins or until juices run clear 2 Place oil carrot onion and green pepper in a bowl Cover and cook on High power for 2 3 mins or until vegetables are tender 3 Mix half the reserved juice with the remaining ingredients except...

Page 35: ... power for 3 4 mins or until the sauce boils and thickens stirring frequently Turn into a serving bowl 2 Cut the chicken into small chunks and place in a bowl Put the remaining creamed coconut lemon juice and soy sauce into a blender or food processor Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth 3 Pour over the chicken Cover and marinate in the fridge for 2 3 hours or overnight 4 Thread th...

Page 36: ... cocktail stick Fish Curry Serves 2 Dish casserole dish 1 5 litre 3 pt 1 Melt the butter in the casserole dish on High power for 30 40 secs or until melted 2 Stir in the garlic and onion and cook covered on High power for 3 mins 3 Stir in 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 remain...

Page 37: ...ion sliced 600 g 1 lb 5 oz cooked jacket potatoes sliced see page 24 40 g 11 2 oz butter 40 g 11 2 oz flour 3 ml 1 2 tsp mustard 600 ml 1 pt milk salt and pepper 100 g 4 oz Red Leicester cheese 75 g 3 oz wholemeal breadcrumbs Vegetables Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto Serves 4 Dish 3 litre 6 pt casserole dish 1 Soak mushrooms in 300 ml 1 2 pt warm water 2 Place the butter garlic and onion in a lar...

Page 38: ...l cauliflower divided into florets 1 medium potato diced 50 g 2 oz green beans sliced 1 2 fresh chilli deseeded and sliced 150 ml 1 4 pt vegetable stock 200 g 7 oz can chopped tomatoes 50 g 2 oz cashew nuts Cauliflower Cheese Serves 2 Dish large bowl shallow casserole 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 ...

Page 39: ...garine and sugar until light and fluffy Beat in the egg gradually Fold in the flour and mix to a soft consistency with the milk 3 Spoon the mixture over the pineapple and cook on High power for 3 4 mins or until cooked Leave to cool slightly before turning upside down onto a serving plate Ingredients 15 ml 1 tbsp golden syrup 2 pineapple slices drained 2 glacé cherries 50 g 2 oz margarine 50 g 2 o...

Page 40: ... cream and bring to the boil on High power for 2 3 mins Add essence Stir continue to boil on High power 30 secs at a time until it starts to thicken Ingredients 200 g 7 oz fresh dates stoned and finely chopped 175 g 6 oz self 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 ligh...

Page 41: ...es Custard Dish 1 litre 2 pt 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 power for 4 5 mins Whisk well halfway through cooking time and again at the end Ingredients 30 ml 2 tbsp custard power 15 ml 1 tbsp sugar 600 ml 1 pt cold milk White Pouring Sauce Dish 1 litre 2 pt jug 1 Melt butter in jug on H...

Page 42: ...o cook in one minute intervals until sugar has dissolved 2 Wash down any sugar crystals from around the bowl 3 Bring mixture to the boil and continue to cook until setting point is reached approx 15 25 mins Test regularly for setting point N B Do not double this mixture as it will boil over Ingredients 450 g 1 lb soft fruit washed 450 g 1 lb caster sugar 30 ml 2 tbsp lemon juice 5 ml 1 tsp butter ...

Page 43: ... extra alcohol BABIES BOTTLES CAUTION Milk or formula MUST be shaken thoroughly before heating and again at the end and tested carefully before feeding a baby For 7 8 fl oz of milk from fridge temperature remove top and teat Heat on HIGH power for 30 50 secs CHECK CAREFULLY BEFORE FEED For 3 fl oz of milk from fridge temperature remove top and teat Heat on HIGH power for 10 20 secs CHECK CAREFULLY...

Page 44: ...e with my TV Is this normal A Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the 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 Sometimes warm air comes from the oven vents Why A The heat given off from the cooking food warms the air in the oven cavity This warmed...

Page 45: ... oven door wipe with a soft cloth This may occur when the oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit 7 It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning Wash the tray in warm soapy water or in a dishwasher 8 The roller ring and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise Simply wipe the bottom surfac...

Page 46: ...sions 306 W 308 D 214 H mm Overall Cavity Volume 20 L Glass Tray Diameter 255 mm Operating Frequency 2450 MHz Net Weight 11 kg Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate Specifications subject to change without notice As for the voltage requirement the production month country and serial number please refer to the identification label on the microwave oven ...

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Page 48: ...ty infestation by insects or vermin tampering or repair by unauthorised persons including unauthorised alterations exposure to abnormally corrosive conditions or any foreign object or matter having entered the product 4 This warranty does not cover the following items unless the fault or defect existed at the time of purchase a Cabinet Parts b Microwave Oven cook plates c User replaceable Batterie...

Page 49: ...f the product fails to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure If there is a major failure in regard to the product which cannot be remedied then you must notify us within a reasonable period by contacting the Panasonic Customer Care Centre If the failure in the product is not a major failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do...

Page 50: ...ip Trim Professional use and does not cover damage malfunction or failure resulting from use of incorrect voltages incorrect installation accident misuse neglect build up of dirt or dust abuse maladjustment of customer controls mains supply problems thunderstorm activity infestation by insects or vermin tampering or repair by unauthorised persons including unauthorised alterations exposure to abno...

Page 51: ...ervice Centres are located in major metropolitan areas and most regional centres of New Zealand however coverage will vary dependant on product For advice on exact Authorised Service Centre locations for your product please telephone our customer Care Centre on 09 272 0178 or visit our website and use the Service Centre locator Unless otherwise specified to the consumer the benefits conferred by t...

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