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Operating Instructions

Microwave Oven

Household Use Only

Model No.  

NN-ST34NW/B

NN-ST34NB

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Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Microwave Oven Household Use Only Model No NN ST34NW B NN ST34NB ...

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: ...uidelines 7 Containers to use 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 16 Quick 30 feature 17 Add time feature 17 Using the timer 18 Auto programmes 20 Auto defrost 20 Auto menu 22 Cooking and reheating guidelines 25 Questions and answers 26 Care of your oven 27 Specifications 28 Panasonic Warranty Au...

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: ...ustomer 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 1982 This statem...

Page 6: ...es The oven comes equipped with a variety of accessories Always follow the directions given for use of the accessories Roller ring Q Q Do not remove the roller ring from the cavity floor 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 together with the glass tray Q Q If you accid...

Page 7: ...ooking time and check the food frequently Foods low in moisture Take care when heating foods 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...

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: ...n 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 an AUTO P...

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: ...there is no risk of microwave exposure Cooking resumes after the door is closed and Start Set 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 ...

Page 14: ... Menu pad 5 Time pads 6 Timer Clock pad 7 Quick 30 pad 8 Up Down 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 dot or the time of day will appear in the display 10 Start Set pad One press allows oven to begin operation If door is opened or Stop Reset is pressed...

Page 15: ... step 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 Set 3 times within 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 within 10 seconds The clock will reappear in the display Child safety lock This feature wi...

Page 16: ...lowly 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 16 4 STANDING TIME can be programmed after microwave power and time setting Refer to page 18 5 DO NOT cook with any metal acce...

Page 17: ...following keys according to your needs Press each Time pad repeatedly according to the time value you want to set Press Quick 30 to set cooking time in 30 seconds increments After you enter a time value with each Time pad or Quick 30 you can adjust the time values with the Up Down pads ...

Page 18: ...ice to select Medium power Set the cooking time Press 3 times Press Micro Power 4 times to select Low power Press Start Set The time for the first stage counts down in the display Set the cooking time Press twice Refer to Setting the cook time timer time on page 15 Notes 1 AUTO PROGRAMMES cannot be used with MULTI STAGE COOKING 2 When operating 2 beeps will sound between each stage and 5 beeps wil...

Page 19: ...uick 30 until the desired cooking time appears in the display Press Start Set The time counts down in the display Add time feature This feature allows you to add cooking time during cooking During cooking press 1 min or 10 sec Cooking time will be added up to 5 minutes Note ADD TIME feature is not available for AUTO PROGRAMMES ...

Page 20: ...nds Press 5 times Refer to Setting the cook time timer time on page 15 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 Set Cooking starts After cooking standing time will count down without operation Set the desired standing time up to 9...

Page 21: ...t Medium power Press 3 times Press Start Set Delayed time counts down then cooking will start Refer to Setting the cook time timer time on page 15 Notes 1 MULTI STAGE COOKING can be programmed including STANDING TIME or 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 STA...

Page 22: ... turn the food during defrosting Set the weight of the frozen food The weight counts up down in 10 g increments Select the desired Auto Defrost programme The AUTO PROGRAMME number appears in the display Programme Instructions 1 Small Pieces Weight 200 1000 g For defrosting small pieces of meat escallop sausages minced meat steak chops fish fillets each 100 g to 400 g Press Auto Defrost once Set th...

Page 23: ...rosting 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 especially when the oven beeps Protect ends and tips with aluminium foil to avoid overcooking 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 I...

Page 24: ... Set the weight of the food and press Start Set Stir at beeps Stir again at end of programme and allow a few minutes standing time Large pieces of meat fish in a thin sauce may require longer cooking This programme is not suitable for starchy foods such as rice noodles or potatoes Meals in irregular bowl shaped containers may need longer cooking 1 press 2 Frozen Meal Weight 300 600 g For reheating...

Page 25: ... Fresh Fish Weight 200 700 g For cooking fresh fish filets and steaks Place in a suitable sized container Add 1 3 tbsp liquid Cover with cling film Pierce cling film once in the centre and 4 times around the edge Press Auto Menu 5 times and press Start Set Set the weight of the food and press Start Set Allow a few minutes standing time 5 presses 6 Potatoes Weight 200 600 g For cooking potatoes Par...

Page 26: ... Add recommended water listed above Allow at least 1 2 depth of volume for evaporation to prevent boiling over Cover with lid Place the casserole on glass tray Press Auto Menu 8 times and press Start Set Set the weight of the food and press Start Set Stand 5 minutes after cooking 8 presses Rice Recommended Water Dish Size 100 g 150 ml 3 litre 200 g 300 ml 3 litre 300 g 450 ml 3 litre Auto programm...

Page 27: ...dd 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 200 240 ml of milk from fridge temperature remove top and teat Heat on HIGH power for 30 50 sec CHECK CAREFULLY BEFORE FEED For 90 ml of milk from fridge temperature remove top and teat Heat on HIGH power for 15 20 sec CHECK CAREFULLY ...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...ound the outside of the 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...

Page 30: ...Dimensions 329 W 326 D 236 H mm Overall Cavity Volume 25 L Glass Tray Diameter 288 mm Operating Frequency 2450 MHz Net Weight 12 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 ...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ...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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