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- Page 1 Operation Guide Microwave Oven Oven Microwave NN-ST557M/W Model Number: book Cook...
- Page 2 We are glad you have chosen to purchase a PANASONIC microwave oven. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions carefully and completely, and keep them for further reference. If you have only used a microwave oven for reheating and defrosting, with Panasonic’s Inverter Technology you can be reassured of excellent results when cooking a variety of foods, as the ‘soft’...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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 Specifications...16 Panasonic Warranty...17 Table of Contents Turn over for Cookbook... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
4. As with any appliance, close supervision 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. -
Page 5: Installation And General Instructions
Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume. 2. Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven. 3. Do not boil eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs (unless otherwise stated in Cooking Guide section). -
Page 6: Microwaves And How They Work
2. TRANSMITTED 3. ABSORBED Cookware and Utensils Guide 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... -
Page 7: Cookware And Utensil Guide
The majority of plastic dishes, even those designed for use in the microwave oven, are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat or sugar content, or for lengthy cooking times. Most microwave plastic dishes should not be used for longer than 3 to 5 minutes on HIGH power. -
Page 8: Feature Diagram
Feature Diagram Glass Tray 1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass Tray in place. 2. Only use the Glass Tray specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute another Glass Tray. 3. If Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water. 4. -
Page 9: Control Panel
Control Panel Auto Cook Pads (pg. 13) Beep Sound When a pad is pressed correctly, a beep sound will be heard. If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit did not or could not accept the instruction. The oven will beep twice betwen programmed stages. At the end of any completed program, the oven will beep 5 times. -
Page 10: Let's Start To Use Your Oven
Let’s Start To Use Your Oven! Plug in Plug into a properly earthed electrical outlet. “WELCOME TO PANASONIC MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING” appears in the Display Window. (This will immediately cease when any pad is pressed.) Open Door Open the door and place container with food on Glass Tray in the oven. Then close the door. -
Page 11: To Set Clock
To Set Clock You can use the oven without setting the clock. Press twice. Colon will blink in Display Window. Enter Time of Day Enter time of day using Time Pads e.g. 12:35 Clock is a 12 hour display. There isn’t a.m. or p.m. setting. Press once twice 3 times... - Page 12 To Cook / Reheat / Defrost by Select Power Level Press Micro Power Pad until the power level appears in the Display Window. (see chart below) Note: When selecting High on the first stage, you can start from step 2. Set Cooking Time (High power: maximum up to 30 minutes or 29 minutes 99 seconds, other power levels: up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds for a single stage)
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Page 13: Turbo Defrost
To Defrost Turbo Defrost This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood automatically by just setting the weight of the food. Set Weight The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate. The recommended maximum weight of food depends on the oven cavity size. -
Page 14: Defrosting Tips And Techniques
Defrosting Tips and Techniques Preparation for Freezing: 1. Heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags and freezer wrap are suitable. 2. Freeze meats, poultry and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. To aid in separating layers, place two pieces of wax paper between them. 3. -
Page 15: Ingredient Conversion Chart
Auto Reheat / Frozen Reheat Pads To Reheat Food Using Press until the desired weight appears in the Display Window. Press Reheating time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down. For best results on Auto Reheat, follow these recommendations: Auto Reheat (250 g - 850 g) •... -
Page 16: Using Auto Cook Pad
To Cook Food Using Press Desired Food Category Pad Display Window (see chart below) e.g. Vegetables press once - 120 g is displayed press twice - 180 g Press Cooking time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down. To Reheat using Auto Reheat Frozen Reheat... -
Page 17: To Use Timer Pad
To Use Timer Pad To Use as a Kitchen Timer Press once. To Set Standing Time Press once. Set the desired cooking programme. (see Page 9) To Set Delay Start Press once. Set desired amount of delay time. (up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds) NOTES: 1. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the interference with my TV. microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryers, etc. It does not indicate a problem with your oven. -
Page 19: Care Of Your Oven
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. -
Page 20: Panasonic Warranty
Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it's Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour if, in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period. -
Page 21: Quick Guide To Operation
Quick Guide to Operation Feature To Set Clock (☞ page 8) Press twice. To Set: To Set / Cancel Child Safety Lock (☞ page 8) Press 3 times. To Cook / Reheat / Defrost by Micro Power and Time Setting (☞... - Page 22 Memo...
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- Page 24 Table of Contents Microwave Recipe Preparation and 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 Rearrange pieces from the centre to the edge of the dish. Cooking in Layers This microwave oven is not designed to cook more than 1 layer of food. Cooking in 2 layers may not always be successful, it takes longer and may be uneven.
- Page 26 Standing Time The moisture molecules continue to vibrate in the food when the microwave oven has turned itself off. After all, the molecules were vibrating at 2,450,000,000 times per second during cooking. So cooking continues even after the food is no longer being exposed to the microwaves whether in or outside your microwave oven.
- Page 27 For example, while cooking the roast in the microwave oven, you can be cooking the vegetables and gravy on the range top. This can also be done the other way around. Prepare your meals as follows.
- Page 28 Reheating One of the most common uses for a microwave oven is to reheat food. Your Panasonic microwave allows you to either reheat by placing food into the oven and you choose the micro power level and length of heating time or you may reheat automatically by using the AUTO REHEAT buttons on your microwave.
- Page 29 Reheating by Micro Power - Frozen Pre-cooked Foods FROZEN ITEM POWER (Pre-cooked) BREAD & BAKED PRODUCT Bread 1 slice Medium-High 1 loaf Medium-High 6 rolls Medium Cheesecake (450g) Defrost Muffins - 4 (400 g) Medium-High Scones - 6 (400 g) PIES Fruit Pie (600 g) Defrost...
- Page 30 If a foil container is used in the microwave oven it shouldn't be more than 4 cm high and must not touch the interior of the microwave oven. Remove the cover from the tray and replace with paper towel or plastic wrap to prevent splattering.
- Page 31 Å Å UMPKIN Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 kg pumpkin, peeled and chopped onion, diced 2 cups chicken stock 1 teaspoon curry powder pepper Method: Place pumpkin, onion and curry powder in a 2-litre casserole dish. Cover and cook on High for 12 minutes.
- Page 32 HICKEN AND RAWN AKSA Serves: 4 Ingredients: Soup: 2 tablespoons laksa paste 400 ml coconut milk 1 litre chicken stock 1 tablespoon soy sauce fresh ground black pepper Laksa: 250 g rice noodles 8 cups boiling water leaves from 1 bunch of coriander small red chillies, seeds removed and finely chopped 1 ⁄2 cup...
- Page 33 Cooking Fish and Shellfish by Micro power Clean fish before starting the recipe. Arrange fish in a single layer, overlap thin fillet ends to prevent overcooking. Prawns and scallops should be placed in a single layer. Cooking Fish and Shellfish using Micro power FISH OR SHELLFISH Fish Fillets Scallops (sea)
- Page 34 OMATO ASIL USSELS Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 kg fresh mussels ⁄ water 1 tablespoon olive oil leek, sliced clove garlic, crushed 440 g can tomato pieces 1 tablespoon tomato paste ⁄ teaspoon oregano 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil freshly ground black pepper Method: Place mussels and water into a bowl.
- Page 35 YSTER Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 30 g butter 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups chicken stock ⁄ cream bottled oysters, drained salt and white pepper snipped chives to garnish Method: Place butter in 2-litre casserole dish and cook on High for 1 minute. Add flour, stir well and cook on High for 30 seconds.
- Page 36 DO NOT USE A CONVENTIONAL MEAT THERMOMETER IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN. Let stand, covered with foil, 10 to 15 minutes after cooking. Standing time allows the temperature to equalize throughout the food and finishes the cooking process.
- Page 37 Cooking Chicken Pieces by Auto Cook Å Å • Minimum weight 400g / Maximum weight 1.0kg • Suitable for cooking chicken pieces such as wings, drumsticks, thighs, half breasts etc. • Chicken pieces should be thawed completely before cooking. • Marinate chicken pieces prior to cooking, for added flavour and colour.
- Page 38 REEN EPPERCORN HICKEN Serves: 4 Ingredients: 500 g sliced chicken breast fillets 2 tablespoons green peppercorns 1 tablespoon seeded mustard 1 teaspoon chicken stock powder 2 tablespoons lemon juice ⁄ cream Method: Place chicken in a 3-litre casserole dish. Cook on Medium-High for 8 to 10 minutes stirring halfway through cooking.
- Page 39 Cooking Eggs by Micro Power Boiled Eggs: Do not boil eggs in your microwave. Raw eggs boiled in their shells can explode and cause serious injury. Poached Eggs: The membrane on egg yolks must be pierced before cooking, otherwise steam will build up and cause yolk to pop.
- Page 40 Cooking Tender Cuts of Meat by Micro power For best results, select roasts that are uniform in shape. Place meat on a microwave rack in a suitable dish. Beef rib roast should be placed cut-side down. Other bone-in roasts should be placed fat-side down. Boneless roasts should be placed fat-side up.
- Page 41 TALIAN ASSEROLE WITH UMPLINGS Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: ⁄ polenta 300 ml boiling water ⁄ grated Parmesan cheese onion, sliced cloves garlic, crushed 1 kg diced beef 1 tablespoon flour 1 cup beef stock red capsicum, de-seeded, roasted, peeled and sliced 800 g can crushed tomatoes 1 tablespoon...
- Page 42 PAGHETTI AUCE Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 500 g minced beef onion, chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 425 g can tomatoes 1 cup tomato puree ⁄ red wine 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs pepper Method: Place beef, onion and garlic in a 3-litre casserole dish.
- Page 43 ASAGNE Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: Meat Sauce: 500 g minced beef small onions, chopped clove garlic, chopped 425 g tomato purée 1 cup beef stock ⁄ chopped basil 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper Cheese Sauce: 80 g butter ⁄ flour 500 ml milk...
- Page 44 Cooking Fresh Vegetables by Micro power Place vegetables in a casserole dish. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water per 500g of vegetables. Add salt to water or add after cooking. Do not place salt directly on vegetables. Cover dish with glass lid or plastic wrap.
- Page 45 OOKING ROZEN EGETABLES BY Remove vegetables from package and place in an appropriate sized container. Vegetables frozen in a pouch should be placed on a dish and the top pierced. Cook on High according to directions given in chart. Vegetables should be cooked covered with a lid or plastic wrap.
- Page 46 OOKING EGETABLES AND Vegetables • Minimum weight 120g / Maximum weight 370g • Suitable for cooking all types of leaf, green and soft varieties of vegetables, including broccoli, squash cauliflower, cabbage, asparagus, beans, celery, zucchini, spinach, capsicum or a mixture of these. •...
- Page 47 EGETABLE RITTATA Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 400 g potatoes, thinly sliced ⁄ red capsicum, sliced into strips ⁄ green capsicum, sliced into strips tomato, diced 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped eggs ⁄ sour cream ⁄ teaspoon cracked black pepper ⁄...
- Page 48 EGETABLE URRY Serves: 4 Ingredients: onion, sliced 2 tablespoons green curry paste 3 cups sliced vegetables 440 g can chick peas, drained 1 cup coconut milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce ⁄ chopped nuts Method: Place onion and curry paste in a 3-litre casserole dish.
- Page 49 Cooking Rice by Micro power Follow directions in chart for recommended dish size, amounts of water and cooking time. Add rice to water. Add salt and butter according to package directions. Cook on High for time recommended in ITEM RICE Quick Cook Brown (1 cup) Brown (1 cup) Long Grain (1 cup)
- Page 50 HICKEN AND SPARAGUS ISOTTO Serves: 4 Ingredients: 300 g fresh asparagus, chopped 2 tablespoon olive oil ⁄ cups arborio rice clove garlic, crushed 4 cups boiling chicken stock 2 cups coarsely chopped cooked chicken ⁄ grated fresh parmesan cheese ⁄ cream ground black pepper extra...
- Page 51 Cooking Dried pasta by Auto Cook • Minimum weight 150g / Maximum weight 500g • Suitable for cooking dried pasta such as spaghetti, fettucine, macaroni, penne, spiral etc. • See chart below for dish size and quantities. To Operate: Press Pasta. Press to select weight then press Start.
- Page 52 Cooking Dried Noodles by Micro power Follow directions in chart recommended dish size, amount of water and cooking time. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to water to prevent noodles from sticking together. Add noodles and cook for time recommended in chart. Cook noodles on HIGH. Test ITEM CONTAINER 2 minutes noodles (85 g)
- Page 53 Cakes, Desserts and slices can successfully be cooked in the microwave oven if a few simple rules are followed see individual recipes for instructions. Cooking Cakes by Micro power • The texture of cakes cooked in the microwave oven is not the same as cakes cooked in a conventional oven, but it is a convenient way of cooking cakes.
- Page 54 HOCOLATE ROWNIES Makes: 1 x 20 cm square slice pan Ingredients: 125 g butter 200 g chocolate 1 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence eggs 1 cup plain flour Method: Grease and line 20 cm square pyrex dish. Melt butter and chocolate in 2-litre dish on Medium-High for 2 minutes.
- Page 55 ⁄ brown sugar Method: Grease a 1.2 litre microwave oven safe dish. Combine sultanas and rum in a small bowl. Heat on High for 1 minute. Set aside. Butter both sides of all bread slices. Remove the crusts and cut into triangles.
- Page 56 UICK HOCOLATE Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 1 cup self-raising flour 1 cup caster sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa 3 tablespoons butter, softened eggs ⁄ milk Method: Sift all dry ingredients into a bowl. Add butter, eggs and milk. Beat with wire whisk for 1 to 2 minutes. Grease a 2-litre plastic ring mould and line with paper towel.
- Page 57 RUIT INCE Serves: 4 Ingredients: 250 g mixed dried fruit 440 g crushed pineapple and juice cooking apple peeled, cored and grated 1 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon brandy 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon cornflour ⁄ water Method: Combine all ingredients (except cornflour and water) in a 2-litre casserole dish.
- Page 58 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 may spoil and be dangerous to consume.
- Page 59 ASIC HITE AUCE Makes: 1 cup Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour salt and white pepper ⁄ cups milk Method: Place butter in a 4-cup jug. Cook on High for 30 to 40 seconds. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth.Cook on High for 2 minutes, stirring every minute.