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Operating Instructions

Microwave Oven

Household Use Only

Model No.  

NN-ST34HW/B

NN-ST34HW

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Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Microwave Oven Household Use Only Model No NN ST34HW B NN ST34HW NN ST34HW_B_QPG indd 1 2017 06 02 10 58 34 ...

Page 2: ...p 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 Email customerservice nz ...

Page 3: ... 9 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 Add time feature 16 Using the timer 17 Auto programmes 19 Turbo defrost 19 Auto reheat 20 Auto menu 21 Cooking and reheating guidelines 24 Questions and answers 25 Care of your oven 26 Specifications 27 Panasonic Warranty Australia 29 Pa...

Page 4: ...ged 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 for use by persons incl...

Page 5: ...ility 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 MICROWAVE OVENS REGULATIONS 19...

Page 6: ...wn 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 togethe...

Page 7: ... 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 food is served piping h...

Page 8: ...ess 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 using straight sided cont...

Page 9: ...es 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 cook more quickly and...

Page 10: ...ously 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 cooking time even if ...

Page 11: ...nish 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 METAL CONTAINERS NEVER A...

Page 12: ...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 and could ignite ALUMINI...

Page 13: ...wave exposure Cooking resumes after the door is closed and Start is pressed 2 Oven window 3 Air vent 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 11 Menu label Parts of your oven Note This illustration is for reference only Identification and caution labels are attached on the oven 2 9 11 10 5 3 6 8 4 3 5 7 1 NN ST...

Page 14: ...pad 7 Timer Clock pad 8 Up Down pads for weight setting 9 Add Time pad 10 Quick 30 pad 11 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 12 Start pad One press allows oven to begin operation If door is opened or Stop ...

Page 15: ...at 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 disappear Actual time will not be lost Child is indicated in the display To Set To Cancel Press Stop Reset 3 times in 10 seconds The clock will reappear in the display Child safety lock Th...

Page 16: ...aw foods 5 times Low 110 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 power and time ...

Page 17: ...g time Press twice Press Micro Power 3 times to select Medium power Set the cooking time Press 3 times Press Micro Power 5 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 beeps will sound after al...

Page 18: ... of cooking Set the cooking time Press Start The time counts down in the display Press Add Time right after cooking Press 5 times Notes 1 During cooking set the additional cooking time 1 to 10 minutes in 5 seconds after pressing Add Time Time will be added without pressing Start 2 After cooking ADD TIME can be set up to 30 minutes for High power and 99 minutes 50 seconds for other powers It will b...

Page 19: ...d 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 minutes 50 seconds Press...

Page 20: ...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 any AUTO PROGRAMME Us...

Page 21: ...w heat to continue conducting to the centre Turbo defrost Press Start The time counts down in the display Set the weight of the frozen food The weight counts up down in 0 1 kg increments Press Turbo Defrost Food Maximum Weight Minced meat chicken pieces chops 2 0 kg Beef roast lamb whole chickens 2 0 kg Whole fish scallops prawns fish fillets 1 0 kg Note The shape and size of the food determine th...

Page 22: ...ess Auto Reheat Note As some variations may occur in food check that food is thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving Programme Instructions 1 AUTO REHEAT Weight 200 400 600 800 g Precooked foods are reheated automatically by setting the food s weight The foods should be at refrigerator temperature 5 8 C Use suitable size microwave safe casserole add 1 4 tbsp of water if desired and cover w...

Page 23: ...on glass tray Press Auto Menu once Set the weight of the food and press Start Stir at beeps 1 press 3 FROZEN VEGETABLES Weight 150 300 450 600 g For all types of frozen vegetables like frozen peas sweetcorn or mixed vegetables Place prepared vegetables into a suitable size microwave safe casserole and add 2 6 tbsp of water if desired Cover with a well fitting lid Place the casserole on glass tray ...

Page 24: ...r Add a little oil if desired Cover with lid until the first beeps sound then take it away Do not cook in plastic containers unless suitable for high temperature cooking Place the casserole on glass tray Press Auto Menu 5 times Set the weight of the food and press Start Stir at beeps Allow pasta to stand for a few minutes after cooking if required then drain 5 presses 7 CASSEROLE RICE Weight 100 2...

Page 25: ...foil to prevent overcooking Cover dish securely with plastic wrap Place the dish on glass tray Press Auto Menu 7 times Set the weight of the food and press Start Allow large amounts of fish to stand for 3 to 5 minutes after cooking 7 presses 9 CHICKEN Weight 200 400 600 800 g For cooking chicken pieces such as wings drumsticks thighs half breasts etc Pierce the chicken pieces well with fork before...

Page 26: ...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 15 20 secs CHECK CAREFULLY BEFORE FEED N B Liqui...

Page 27: ...ormal 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 air is carried out of...

Page 28: ... 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 surface of the oven with mil...

Page 29: ... mm Overall Cavity Volume 25 L Glass Tray Diameter 288 mm Operating Frequency 2450 MHz Net Weight 12 7 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 NN ST34HW_B_QPG indd 27 2017 06 02 10 58 39 ...

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Page 31: ...cts 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 Batteries from wear and tear i...

Page 32: ... 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 so in a reasonable pe...

Page 33: ...se 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 abnormally corrosive condi...

Page 34: ...ated 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 this express warranty a...

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