Panasonic INVERTER NN-GD38HSSUG Operating Instruction And Cook Book

Panasonic INVERTER NN-GD38HSSUG Operating Instruction And Cook Book

Microwave/grill oven

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Operating Instructions and Cookbook
Microwave/Grill Oven
Model No.
NN-GD38HS
For domestic use only
Important safety instructions
Please read carefully and keep for future reference

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions and Cookbook Microwave/Grill Oven Model No. NN-GD38HS For domestic use only Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference...
  • Page 2 Customer Communications Centre 0344 844 3899 Selected Spares and Accessories: Order direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Communications Centre number above. For Cookery Advice call: 01344 862108 (open Monday to Wednesday 9am - 12pm) Alternatively visit our web site at www.theideaskitchen.co.uk...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic appliance. Contents Safety Instructions ....4-9 Grilling ......31 Disposal of Waste Products .
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Important safety instructions. Before operating this oven, � please read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference. This appliance can be used by children aged from � 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction by a person responsible for their safety concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and...
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions Warning! Do not attempt to tamper with or make any � adjustments or repairs to the door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. Do not remove the outer panel from the oven which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
  • Page 6 Safety Instructions This appliance is intended to be used in household � applications only. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed � eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to �...
  • Page 7 Safety Instructions Warning! The accessible parts may become hot in grill � and combination use. Young children should be kept away. Children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated. Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet �...
  • Page 8 Safety Instructions This combination oven is intended for heating food and � beverages only. Take care when heating foods low in moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, biscuits and pastries. These can easily burn, dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long.
  • Page 9 The wire which is coloured brown must be can be purchased from your local connected to the terminal in the plug which Panasonic Dealer. is marked with the letter L or coloured red. How to replace the fuse When this oven is installed it should be easy...
  • Page 10: Disposal Of Waste Products

    Disposal of Waste Products Information on Disposal for Users For Business Users in the of Waste Electrical & European Union Electronic Equipment If you wish to discard electrical and (Private Households). electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. This symbol on the products and/or accompanying Information on Disposal in Other...
  • Page 11: Before Using Your Oven

    Before Using Your Oven Examine your Oven Note The appliance should be 1. Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas. damage such as dents, broken door If these areas are damaged the latches or cracks in the door.
  • Page 12: Care & Cleaning Of Your Oven

    Care & Cleaning of Your Oven 5. The outside oven surface should be Important cleaned with a damp cloth. To prevent It is essential for the safe operation damage to the operating parts inside the of the oven that it is kept clean and oven, water should not be allowed to wiped out after each use.
  • Page 13: Maintenance Of Your Oven

    Maintenance of Your Oven Service Selected Spares and Accessories 1. When your oven requires a service call your local Panasonic engineer 4. These may be ordered direct; on (Customer Communications Centre line at www.panasonic.co.uk on 0344 844 3899 can recommend an...
  • Page 14: Parts Of Your Oven

    Parts of Your Oven 7. While cooking by microwave or 1. Do not operate the oven without the roller ring and glass turntable in combination the turntable may vibrate. place. This will not affect cooking performance. 2. Only use the glass turntable specifically 8.
  • Page 15 Parts of Your Oven 1. Door release 12. Roller ring Press to open the door. When you open (i).The Roller ring and oven floor the oven door during cooking, should be cleaned frequently to prevent the cooking is stopped temporarily excessive noise.
  • Page 16: Important Information

    Important Information - Read Carefully Safety Note Never operate the oven without If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in the food inside oven, press Stop/Cancel button and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off Foods Low in Moisture power at fuse or circuit breaker panel.
  • Page 17 Important Information - Read Carefully Warning! Paper & Plastic Liquids and other foods must not be When heating food in plastic or paper heated in sealed containers since containers keep an eye on the oven due to they are liable to explode. the possibility of ignition.
  • Page 18 Important Information - Read Carefully Fan Motor Operation Arcing After using the oven the fan motor may Arcing may occur if a metal container has rotate for a few minutes to cool the electric been used accidentally or if the incorrect components.
  • Page 19: Microwaving Principles

    Microwaving Principles Microwaves are present in the Note atmosphere all the time, both naturally The dish used to cook or reheat the and from manmade sources. Manmade food will get warm during cooking, sources include radar, radio, television, as the heat conducts from the food. telecommunication links and mobile phones.
  • Page 20: Control Panel

    Control Panel - NN-GD38HS Display window Micro Power button (page 26) Grill button (page 31) Combi button (page 32) Chaos defrost button (page 38-39) Auto Cook button (page 35, 37) Auto Combi button (page 35-36) Dial Enter time or weight of food by turning the dial.
  • Page 21: General Guidelines

    General Guidelines Standing Time Egg Dishes Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and Stand 1-2 minutes. cakes, require a standing time Precooked Convenience Food (inside or outside of the oven) after cook ing, Stand for 1-2 minutes. to allow heat to finish con ducting to cook the centre completely.
  • Page 22 General Guidelines Dish Size Starting Temperature The colder the food, the longer Follow the dish sizes given in it takes to heat up. Food from the recipes, as these affect the a fridge takes longer to reheat cook ing and reheating times. than food at room temperature.
  • Page 23: Containers To Use

    Containers to Use Choosing the correct container is a very Result important factor in deciding the success or If the dish is suitable for micro waving, it failure of your cooking. will remain cool, whilst the water in the jug Testing Dishes for Suitability will begin to feel warm.
  • Page 24 Containers to Use Plastic Wicker, Wood, Straw Baskets Many plastic containers are designed for Dishes will crack and could ignite. microwave use, but do not use for cooking Do not use wooden dishes in your microwave. Do not use on any cooking foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that require long cooking times e.g.
  • Page 25: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock When the oven is first plugged in “88:88” appears in display window. Press Timer/Clock twice Turn dial Press Timer/Clock A colon starts to blink. Enter the time by turning the The colon stops blinking. dial. The time appears in the Time of day is now locked display.
  • Page 26: Microwave Cooking And Defrosting

    Microwave Cooking and Defrosting The glass turntable must always be in position when using the oven. Press Level Wattage Once High 1000 W Twice Defrost 270 W 3 Times Medium 600 W 4 Times 440 W 5 Times Simmer 300 W 6 Times Warm 100 W...
  • Page 27: Defrosting Guidelines

    Defrosting Guidelines For Best Results: 1. Place foods in a suitable container. Meat joints and chickens should be placed on an upturned saucer or on a plastic rack if you have one. 2. Check food during defrosting, as foods vary in their defrosting speed. Arrange food in a single layer.
  • Page 28: Defrosting Chart

    Defrosting Chart The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting. Defrosting Standing Time per 450 g Food Method...
  • Page 29: Using The Quick 30 Function

    Using the Quick 30 Function This function allows you to quickly set cooking time in 30 second increments. Press Quick 30 to set the desired Press Start cooking time (up to 5 minutes). The cooking will start and the time Each press is 30 seconds.
  • Page 30: Using The Add Time Function

    Using the Add Time Function This feature allows you to add cooking time at the end of previous cooking. After cooking, turn dial to Press Start select Add Time function. Time will be added. Maximum cooking time: The time in the display Microwave: 1000 W up to window will count 30 minutes;...
  • Page 31: Grilling

    Grilling The grill system on the oven gives fast efficient cooking for a wide variety of foods e.g. chops, sausages, steaks, toast, etc. There are 3 different grill settings available. Press Start Press Grill to select level. Set time Select Cooking time by turning the dial.
  • Page 32: Combination Cooking

    Combination Cooking This combination mode is suitable for foods which are normally grilled and for reheating small savoury items. The Grill will glow on and off during cooking - this is normal. Press Start Press Combi Set Time Select combination level. Select cooking time by turning dial.
  • Page 33: Using The Timer

    Using the Timer The timer can be used either before or after a cooking program. This feature can be used to set a standing time after cooking or to delay the start of your cooking. 1. To Set a Standing Time: Set the desired Press Set desired...
  • Page 34: Multistage Cooking

    Multistage Cooking 2 or 3 stage cooking Example: Example: Press Micro Set the cooking Press Micro Set the cooking Press Start Power time using the Power time using the The cooking Select desired dial. Select desired dial. program will power level. power level.
  • Page 35: Auto Cook/Combi Programs

    Auto Cook/Combi Programs This feature allows you to cook foods by setting the weight. The oven determines the microwave power level and/or combination setting, then gives a cooking time; this cooking time has been developed following extensive testing by our Home Economists in our development kitchen.
  • Page 36 Auto Combi Programs Program Weight Accessory Instructions 1. Chilled pizza For reheating and browning the top of a purchased chilled pizza. Remove all packaging and place on wire rack on turntable. Select program (1 press of Auto 100 g - 300 g Combi).
  • Page 37 Auto Cook Programs Program Weight Instructions 6. Chilled meal To reheat a chilled convenience meal that can be stirred. Foods must be in a suitable shallow microwaveable container and have the film pierced. Select program (1 press of Auto 200 g - 800 g Cook), enter weight using the dial and press Start.
  • Page 38: Chaos Defrost

    Chaos Defrost This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread. Press Chaos Defrost to select the correct defrost category and then enter in the weight of the food in grams (see page 39). Foods should be placed in a suitable dish, whole chickens and joints of meat should be on an upturned saucer or on a microwave safe plate.
  • Page 39 Chaos Defrost With this feature you can defrost frozen foods according to the weight. Select the category and set the weight of the food. Select desired program Select the weight of Press Start Press Chaos Defrost once to select the food by turning Remember to stir bread, twice to select meat items and the dial.
  • Page 40: Cooking And Reheating Guidelines

    Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by Canned Foods 1000 W. Meals can be brought back to serving Remove foods from can and place in a suitable temperature in just minutes and will taste dish before heating.
  • Page 41: Reheating Charts

    Reheating Charts The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on starting temperature, dish size etc. Heating Category The IEC (60705) power Your oven is heating Category E and this is output (watts) displayed on the front of your oven door.
  • Page 42 Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Select (approx) Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level Drinks - Coffee 1 mug 1 - 1 min 30 secs Place in a microwave safe 235 ml 1000 W mug on turntable. Stir, before, 2 mugs 2 mins 30 secs 470 ml 1000 W during and after reheating.
  • Page 43 Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Level Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity (approx) Purchased Convenience Foods - Chilled N.B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized microwave safe dish. Plastic dishes designed for microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care. 1000 W 5 - 6 mins 450 g...
  • Page 44: Cooking Charts

    Cooking Charts Weight/ Power Level Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity (approx) Bacon - from raw 3 mins 30 secs Place on microwave safe rack or - 4 mins or 130 g (4) Rashers 1000 W plate on turntable and cover with 50 - 60 secs kitchen towel to minimise splatter.
  • Page 45 Cooking Charts Weight/ Power Level Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity (approx) Eggs – Poached Place water in a small bowl Water 45 ml 1000 W 50 secs and heat for 1st cooking time. then 1000 W 40 - 50 secs Add egg (medium sized).
  • Page 46 Cooking Charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) Pasta – Place in a large 3 litre (6 pint) microwave safe bowl. 225 g Use 1 litre (1¾ pint) boiling water Macaroni 1000 W 13 - 15 mins in a large 2 litres (4 pints) bowl.
  • Page 47 Cooking Charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) Sausages from raw - Caution: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care. Place on microwave safe plate or 1000 W 2 - 3 mins microwave rack on turntable. Cover. 240 g (4) Thick or Combi...
  • Page 48: Soups And Snacks

    Cream of Mushroom Soup ingredients Place the butter and chopped onion in a large bowl. Cover with pierced cling film and cook on 1000 W for 2-3 minutes or until soft. Serves 4 Add the stock, mushrooms and bouquet garni. Cover and cook on 25 g (1 oz) butter 1 small onion, chopped 1000 W for 12-13 minutes or until mushrooms are soft.
  • Page 49: Meat And Poultry

    Lamb in a Spicy Cream and Almond Sauce Mix together the garlic, ginger, almonds and water to make a thick ingredients paste. Serves 4 Place the cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon, onion and oil in the 3-4 garlic cloves, crushed casserole dish cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes. 1 cm (¼”) piece fresh ginger, Add the lamb and cook for 5 minutes on 1000 W or until light grated...
  • Page 50 Savoury Mince ingredients Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole, cover and cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes, or until soft. S er v es 2 Place all other ingredients in casserole. Stir well. 1 small onion, diced Cover and cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes, then 440 W for 1 clove garlic, crushed 5 ml (1 tsp) oil 10-12 minutes, or until the meat is cooked.
  • Page 51: Fish

    Fish Curry Melt the butter in the casserole dish on 1000 W for ingredients 30 seconds, or until melted. S er v es 2 Stir in the garlic and onion and cook covered on 1000 W for 2 2 5 g ( 1 oz ) bu t t er minutes.
  • Page 52 Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto ingredients Soak mushrooms in 300 ml (½ pt) warm water. Place the butter, garlic and onion in a large bowl, cover with cling S er v es 4 40 g (1½ oz) dried Cep film and cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes, or until softened. mushrooms Season with freshly ground black pepper.
  • Page 53: Desserts/Cakes

    Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding ingredients In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour and salt. Stir in the sugar and suet. Serves 4 Make a well in the centre and add beaten egg and milk. 150 g (5 oz) self-raising flour Mix to a soft dropping consistency.
  • Page 54 Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce ingredients Pour 175 ml (6 fl. oz) boiling water over the chopped dates and set aside to cool. Sift together flour and baking powder. Serves 6 Add vanilla and coffee essence to the milk. 200 g (7 oz) fresh dates, Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Page 55: Sauces/Jam

    Custard ingredients Mix together the custard powder, sugar and a little milk to form a smooth paste. Serves 4 Blend in the remaining milk, whisking well. 30 ml (2 tbsp) custard power 15 ml (1 tbsp) sugar Cook on 1000 W for 4-6 minutes. 600 ml (1 pt) cold milk Whisk well halfway through cooking time and again at the end.
  • Page 56: Questions And Answers

    Questions and Answers Q: Can I use a conventional oven Q: Why won’t my oven turn on? thermometer in the oven? A: When the oven does not turn on, check A: Only when you are using grill the following: cooking mode. The metal in some 1.
  • Page 57: Technical Specifications

    Class B means that this product may be used in normal household areas. Manufactured by: Panasonic Appliances Microwave Oven (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. 888, 898 Longdong Road. Pudong, Shanghai, 201203, China. Imported by: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH REP.
  • Page 58 Visit Panasonic's The Ideas Kitchen website for Microwave advice, recipes, cooking tips and offers: www.theideaskitchen.co.uk share PHONE OUR CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS CENTRE 0344 844 3899 For service or spares. Or order spares direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk Panasonic Corporation http://www.panasonic.com...

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