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Panasonic NN-CT890S Operating Instructions And Cookery Book

Microwave, grill and convection oven model no: nn-ct890s; nn-ct880m; nn-ct870w
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Operating Instructions and Cookery Book
Microwave, Grill and Convection Oven
Model No:
NN-CT890S
NN-CT880M
NN-CT870W
Important safety instructions
Please read carefully and keep for future reference

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions and Cookery Book Microwave, Grill and Convection Oven Model No: NN-CT890S NN-CT880M NN-CT870W Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference...

  • Page 2: Standard Conversion Chart

    Important Notice Capacity Failure to follow the instructions given in this Cookbook and Operating Instructions, may affect the recipe result and in some instances may be dangerous. ¤ COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108 0844 8443868 Selected Spares and Accessories: www.panasonic.co.uk...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108 phone our Home economists will provide friendly guidance on queries relating to recipes and cooking in your microwave. Write to the address below, or contact us on-line at test.kitchen@panasonic.co.uk Home Appliance Innovation Centre Panasonic Consumer Electronics U.K. Willoughby Road...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    A replacement fuse cover can be purchased marked with the letter L or coloured RED. from your local Panasonic Dealer. When this oven is installed it should be easy to isolate the appliance from the electricity supply by HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE pulling out the plug or operating a circuit breaker.

  • Page 5: Unpacking Your Oven

    Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference Caution: Hot surfaces 1. Hot Surfaces 2. Children should be kept away from the oven at all times and should only be Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents allowed to operate the oven on the cabinet and the oven door, will get under supervision.

  • Page 6: Before Using Your Oven

    Before using your oven 1. Only allow children to use the oven without Before Use supervision when adequate instructions have Before using CONVECTION, COMBINATION been given so that the child is able to use the or GRILL function for the first time operate the oven in a safe way and understands the oven without food and accessories (including hazards of improper use.

  • Page 7: Care And Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning of your Microwave Oven - IMPORTANT It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is kept clean, and wiped out after each use. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of a surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation 1.

  • Page 8: Parts Of Your Oven

    N.B. The appliance should be inspected for WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A SERVICE damage to the door seals and door seal call your local Panasonic engineer or the areas. If these areas are damaged the Customer Care Centre on 0844 8443868 who appliance should not be operated until it has can recommend an engineer.

  • Page 9: Parts Of Your Oven

    Parts of Your Oven Glass Turntable Warning The glass turntable and roller ring are the only Label accessories used for Microwave Cooking. Power cord See-through Oven Window External Air Vents Grill Elements supply Plug Door Safety Lock System 2 Level Microwave Cooking Feed Guide -...

  • Page 10: Important Information

    Important Information – Read Carefully Safety Christmas Pudding. If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Christmas puddings and other foods high in Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed in fats or sugar, e.g. jam, mince pies, must not order to stifle any flames.
  • Page 11 Important Information – Read Carefully Deep Fat Frying. Reheating. Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your oven. It is essential that reheated food is served “piping hot”. Meat Thermometer. Remove the food from the oven and check Use a meat thermometer to check the degree that it is “piping hot”, i.e.

  • Page 12: Important Information

    Important Information – Read Carefully Standing Time. Utensils. Standing time refers to the period at the end Before use check that utensils/ containers are of cooking or reheating when food is left suitable for use in microwave ovens. See before being eaten, i.e. it is a rest time which pages 14 and 15.

  • Page 13: Microwaving Principles

    Microwaving Principles Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War II. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and from manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and mobile phones. How microwaves cook food In a microwave oven, electricity is converted into microwaves by the MAGNETRON.

  • Page 14: General Guidelines

    General Guidelines Standing time Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require a STANDING TIME (inside or outside of the oven) after cook ing, to allow heat to finish con ducting to cook the centre completely. • MEAT JOINTS – Stand 15 mins. wrapped in aluminium foil. •...

  • Page 15: General Guidelines

    General Guidelines Dish size Quantity Spacing Shape Follow the dish sizes Small quantities cook Foods cook more Even shapes cook given in the recipes, faster than large quickly and evenly if evenly. Food cooks as these affect the quantities, also small spaced apart.

  • Page 16: Containers To Use

    Containers to use Choosing the correct container is a very important factor in deciding the success or failure of your cooking. Testing Dishes for Suitability - For Microwave Cooking Only. When unsure that a cooking con tainer Result is suitable for use in your microwave, If the dish is suitable for micro waving, check by the follow ing test: it will remain cool, whilst the water in...

  • Page 17: Containers To Use

    Containers to use Plastic Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use, but do not use for cooking foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that require long cooking times e.g. brown rice. Only use Tupperware ® containers if they are designed for microwave use.

  • Page 18: Control Panels

    Control Panels NN-CT890S / NN-CT880M / NN-CT870W Display Window Time Pads Auto Weight Chaos Defrost Programs Auto Sensor Programs Auto Weight Combination Chaos Programs Defrost Microwave Power Pad Grill Pad Vegetables Convection Pad Turbo-Bake Pad (10) Combination Pad Potatoes (11) Memory Pad...

  • Page 19: Operating Instructions

    “Demo mode press any key” will appear. To cancel press the Microwave pad once and stop / cancel pad 4 times. Child Lock NN-CT890S To operate the child lock facility press the Start pad three times, this will deactivate the microwave. “Lock” will appear in * The design of your control panel the display and none of the controls will operate.

  • Page 20: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Example of how to set 1.25pm Press thirteen Press twice Timer Timer times Inoperable Press five times Press Timer Pad twice Press Time Pads Press Timer Pad Colon starts to blink. “SET TIME” Enter time of day by pressing Colon stops blinking.

  • Page 21: Microwave Cooking And Defrosting

    Microwave Cooking and Defrosting Accessory to use: When using your oven on DO NOT place food directly onto the MICROWAVE only, the glass turntable except in the case of turntable provided must always be in Jacket Potatoes cooked by position. DO NOT attempt to use MICROWAVE only.

  • Page 22: Auto Weight Defrost Programs

    Auto Weight Defrost Programs Chaos Defrost This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread. The CHAOS defrost pad should be pressed to select the correct defrost category and then enter in the weight of the food in grams or pounds and ounces using the appropriate pads (See page 19). 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 23: Defrosting Guidelines

    Defrosting Guidelines By selecting the DEFROST power level from the during the standing stages there is not any microwave power pad, and setting a time, you microwave power in the oven, although the light can defrost food in your microwave. The biggest will remain on and the turntable will turn.

  • Page 27: Timer

    Using the Timer Pad The Timer Pad is used as a timing pad either before, during or after a cooking program. When the Timer is selected with a time, there is no microwave power in the oven during this time. To Set a Standing Time: Timer Select cooking...

  • Page 28: Grilling

    Grilling The radiant Grill system on the oven gives efficient cooking for a wide variety of foods e.g. chops, sausages, steak, toast, oven chips etc. Always preheat the grill before use. The metal tray must be on the glass turntable when preheating, unless you are using the enamel shelf.

  • Page 29: Grilling

    Grilling Oven accessories to use When grilling foods the Glass Turntable should be in position, with the High Wire Rack and the Metal Tray on top. The splash guard is placed inside the metal tray when cooking fatty foods. Or the enamel shelf can be used for grilling large quantities of food or to brown off a dish of food, but we do not recommend using this for fatty foods that can splatter.

  • Page 30: Convection Cooking

    Convection Cooking Your Dimension 4 Combination Oven can be used as a conventional oven using the CONVECTION mode which incorporates a heating element with a fan. Convection cooking is ideal for all cakes, pastries, yorkshire puddings and roast meats. You can cook on one or two levels when using convection cooking. See individual recipes and guidelines on page 29 and 30 for recommended accessories to use.
  • Page 31 Convection Cooking Guidelines When using the oven as a CONVECTION oven, there is NO MICROWAVE POWER, i.e. the oven is operating as a conventional oven and you can use all your standard metal baking tins and ovenware. It is possible to cook on one or two levels when using convection cooking. Oven accessories to use One level cooking.

  • Page 32: Two Level Cooking

    Two level cooking When cooking on two levels use both the shelves supplied, with the enamel shelf on the lower level and the wire shelf on the upper level. The glass turntable and roller ring should be removed. Depending on the recipe, you can preheat with or without the shelves in position. See individual recipes for details.

  • Page 33: Guideline To Oven Temperatures

    Guideline to Oven Temperatures TEMP TEMP TEMP °C TEMP °C °F MARK °F MARK 350°F 4 40°C Proving Bread 90°F 180°C Souffle, Victoria Sandwich, Fairy Cakes Mince Pies, Treacle 375°F 5 100°C Pavlova 200°F 1/4 190°C Tarts, Chicken Roulades, Quiche, Lasagne Choux Pastry, Scones, 400°F...

  • Page 34: Turbo-Bake Cooking

    TURBO-BAKE Cooking The oven can be programmed to cook or reheat food by the grill and the convection oven working simultaneously, to give foods that extra crispness and colour. This is known as TURBO-BAKE and can often reduce traditional oven cooking times. ALWAYS PREHEAT BEFORE USE.
  • Page 35 TURBO-BAKE Cooking Oven accessories to use When using TURBO-BAKE the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray placed on top. Or the enamel shelf can be used for Turbo-Bake cooking, on the lower level, when cooking larger quantities of food. If using enamel shelf, remove glass turntable and roller ring.

  • Page 36: Combination Cooking

    Combination Cooking Your oven has three methods of cooking by Combination. 1. Convection and Microwave 2. Grill and Microwave 3. Turbo-Bake and Microwave COMBINATION cooking is ideal for many foods. must be placed directly onto the metal tray on the The microwave power cooks them quickly, whilst glass turntable.

  • Page 37: Combination Programs

    Combination Cooking Containers to use CONTAINERS TO USE DO NOT use plastic MICROWAVE containers on Combination Programs (unless suitable for combina- tion cooking). Dishes must be able to withstand the heat of the top grill - heatproof glass e.g. Pyrex® or ceramic are ideal.
  • Page 38 Combination 1. Convection and Microwave Oven Accessory to use When using Combination cooking the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray on top. Recipes using foil or metal Non-metallic dishes or items Chicken and portions of meat containers e.g.
  • Page 39 Combination 1. Convection and Microwave The chart below gives suggestions for Combination programs. For cooking times refer to cooking charts or a similar recipe in the book. It is not possible to use HIGH or DEFROST Microwave Power in this mode. Press Combination Pad first, then select CONVECTION temperature.
  • Page 40 Combination 2. Grill and Microwave This Combination mode is suitable for foods It is necessary to preheat when using this which are normally grilled and for reheating Combination mode and food should always be small savoury items. cooked uncovered. Do not use this program with less than 200 g Grill 1 - HIGH (7 oz) of food.
  • Page 41 Combination 2. Grill and Microwave Oven accessories to use When using Combination cooking the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray on top, when preheating. After preheating food should be placed directly onto the Metal Tray or on the Splash guard inside the Metal Tray, which sits on the High Wire Rack.
  • Page 42 Combination 3. TURBO-BAKE and Microwave This Combination mode is very useful for foods which require quick browning or crisping. Unsuitable foods are casseroles, cakes, meringues, pastries with sweet fillings, foods containing whisked eggs and yorkshire puddings. It is not necessary to preheat and food should always be cooked uncovered. Combination Micro Power Grill 1-2-3...

  • Page 43: Combination Cooking

    Combination 3. TURBO-BAKE and Microwave Oven accessories to use When using Combination cooking the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray on top. Non-metallic dishes or items of food can be Food can also be placed directly onto the Metal placed directly onto Low Rack on the Metal Tray Tray on the High Wire Rack on the Glass on the Glass Turntable.

  • Page 44: Auto Sensor Programs

    Auto Sensor Programs This feature allows you to cook or reheat foods without entering the weight. The built-in sensor measures the humidity of the food and calculates the recommended microwave power level and/or combination setting together with a suggested cooking time. To allow for some variations that occur in food, check that food is thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving.
  • Page 45 Auto Sensor Programs Guidelines for Use For the auto sensor programs it is not necessary to enter the weight of the food. They must ONLY be used for the foods described. 1. Only cook foods within the weight ranges described (see table below). 2.
  • Page 46 Auto Sensor and Sensor Combi Cook Programs For perfect results ensure that the oven is cold before using any sensor program. 4 Fresh Vegetables To cook FRESH vegetables e.g. carrots, cauliflower, not suitable for potatoes. Place prepared vegetables into a shallow container on Glass Turntable.
  • Page 47 Auto Sensor and Sensor Combi Cook Programs 8 Jacket Potatoes To cook JACKET POTATOES with a crisper drier skin. Choose medium sized potatoes 200-250g (7-9oz), for best results. Wash and dry potatoes and prick with a fork several times. Place on Low Rack on Metal Tray on Glass Turntable.
  • Page 48 12 Chilled Pizza For reheating, crisping the base and browning Chilled purchased pizza. Remove all packaging and place chilled pizza on the High Wire Rack on Metal Tray on the Glass Turntable. Press the chilled pizza pad once. Press START. DO NOT COVER. Pizza For cubed meat (e.g.

  • Page 49: Auto Weight Programs

    Auto Weight Cook 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. Select the category of food and enter the weight.
  • Page 50 Auto Weight Programs 17 Whole Chicken To cook WHOLE FRESH unstuffed chickens. Cook stuffing separately. Place chicken BREAST SIDE DOWN on Low Rack with Splash Guard on Metal Tray and place on Glass Turntable. Press the chicken pad once enter actual weight of the chicken (the actual weight of the chicken may vary from that on the packaging) then press START.

  • Page 51: Guidelines

    Auto Weight Programs 21 Bake Cake To BAKE cakes from the raw ingredients. A range of medium textured cakes can be cooked. See recipes in baking section, pages 139, 141- 144. Use smooth, and preferably seamless, metal cake tins. Place directly onto the Metal Tray on the Glass Turntable.

  • Page 52: Cooking And Reheating Guidelines

    Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Mince pies - CAUTION REMEMBER even if the pastry is cold to the touch, the filling will be piping hot and will warm the pastry through. Take care not to overheat otherwise burning can occur due to the high fat and sugar content of the filling.
  • Page 53 Memory This feature allows you to pre-program your oven for regular reheating or cooking tasks. You are able to pre-program your oven for a specific power level and time that is convenient for you for three memory tasks. To set a Memory Program Program the Memory Memory...

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  • Page 75: Adapting Recipes

    Increasing and Decreasing Recipes Increasing recipes • When doubling a recipe from 4 to 8 add on half the original cooking time, i.e. 30 mins. on • To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, MEDIUM power for 4 servings will become 45 increase each ingredient listed by half.

  • Page 76: Soups And Starters

    Soups and Starters Ingredients Carrot & Orange Soup Serves 4 25g (1oz) butter 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) bowl 700g (1½ lb) peeled carrots, Oven Accessory: glass turntable sliced 1. Place the butter and onion in a large bowl. Place on glass turntable 700ml (1¼...
  • Page 77 Soups and Starters Ingredients Sweet Potato Soup Serves 4 15ml (1tbsp) olive oil 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) bowl 2 cloves garlic, crushed Oven Accessory: glass turntable 700g (1½ lb) sweet pota- toes, peeled and chopped 1.
  • Page 78 Ingredients Onion & Feta Cheese Tartlets Serves 6 250g (9oz) ready made puff pastry 15 ml (1tbsp) olive oil Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) bowl and baking sheet 32x23cm (12½" x 9") 225g (8oz) onions peeled & greased sliced Oven Accessory: glass turntable + enamel shelf, greased + wire 25g (1oz) pine nuts shelf in upper position 100g (4oz) feta cheese...
  • Page 79 Ingredients Red Pepper & Mushroom Bruschetta Serves 4 200g (7oz) or 4-5 large flat mushrooms, sliced 10ml (2 tsp) olive oil Dish: large bowl 8 slices ciabatta Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray on high wire rack 25g (1oz) softened butter beaten with 1 chopped 1.
  • Page 80 Ingredients Garlic Mushrooms with Herbs Serves 4 50g (2oz) butter 1garlic clove, crushed 15ml (1tbsp) dried Dish: small bowl mixed herbs Oven Accessory: shallow dish salt & pepper field mushrooms 1. Put butter, garlic, herbs and seasoning into a bowl. Place on glass approx 225g (8oz) turntable and soften on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 20 secs.

  • Page 81: Fish

    Fish Fish cooks very well by micro - For fish with a strong odour, Whole fish wave as it stays moist and the eliminate the smell after cook- If cooking 2 whole fish lingering fish smells left in ing by placing 600 ml (1 pt) of together, they should be conventional ovens are boiling water and 1 sliced...
  • Page 82 Ingredients Soy and Honey Salmon Serves 4 4 salmon fillets each 100- 150g (4-6oz) marinade Dish: small bowl 15ml (1tbsp) honey Oven Accessory: glass turntable 30ml (2tbsp) dark soy sauce 15ml (1tbsp) sherry 1. Mix the marinade ingredients together. Pour marinade over salmon 1 garlic clove, crushed in dish and leave to marinate for 2-3 hrs in the fridge.
  • Page 83 Ingredients Stuffed Citrus Trout Serves 4 2 trout, 225-300g (8-11oz) each Stuffing: Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray on low wire rack 4 spring onions, finely chopped 1. Wash the fish and pat dry. Fill the fish cavities with the onions, 50g (2oz) button mushrooms and ginger and arrange the fish on the metal tray.
  • Page 84 Ingredients Special Occasion Fish Pie Serves 4 450g (1lb) white fish 50g (2oz) butter 50g (2oz) flour Dish: shallow oval dish, large jug 450 ml (¾ pt) milk Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray 300 ml (½ pt) white wine 450g (1lb) mixed seafood 1.
  • Page 85 Ingredients Prawn and Haddock Pie Serves 6 For the sauce 15g (½oz) butter 15g (½oz) flour Dish: large jug, shallow dish 20 x 25cm (8"x10") 275ml (½pint) milk Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray 350g (12oz) fresh haddock fillet 1.
  • Page 86 Ingredients Mixed Seafood Gratin Serves 4 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed Dish: 23 cm (9") round gratin dish 50g (2oz) butter Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray 25g (1oz) plain flour 100 ml (4fl.oz) white wine 100 ml (4fl.oz) milk 1.
  • Page 87 Ingredients Prawn Risotto Serves 4 1 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 25g (1oz) butter Dish: large bowl 225g (8oz) brown cap Oven Accessory: glass turntable mushrooms, quartered 225g (8oz) Arborio (risotto) rice 1. Put the onion, garlic, butter and mushrooms in a large bowl. Place juice and rind of 1 lemon on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins.

  • Page 88: Meat And Poultry

    Meat and Poultry Guidelines Defrosted joints Turning If the meat has previously been frozen, ensure Joints and poultry should be turned over it is properly thawed before cooking. Defrosted halfway through cooking. joints of meat must be allowed to STAND for up Standing time to an hour before cooking to ensure the centre Meat and poultry joints require a minimum of...
  • Page 89 Ingredients Chicken Casserole Serves 4 4 x 225g (8oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small chunks Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole with lid 50g (2oz) plain flour Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 15ml (1tbsp) oil 15g (½oz) butter 1.
  • Page 90 Ingredients Chicken Broth Serves 4 1 medium onion, finely chopped 450g (1lb) chicken breast Dish: 3 litre (6pt) large casserole with lid skinless and boneless Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 700ml (1¼ pts) chicken stock 1. Place onion and chicken in casserole. Place on glass turntable and 150g (5oz) pearl barley cook on SIMMER MICROWAVE for 10 mins stirring halfway 3ml (½tsp) season all...
  • Page 91 Ingredients Layered Chicken Puff Serves 4 600g (1lb 5oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts 30ml (2tbsp) lemon juice Dish: shallow dish, baking sheet 32x23cm (12½" x 9") greased 5ml (1tsp) fresh thyme Oven Accessory: wire shelf in lower position then enamel shelf in salt and pepper lower position.
  • Page 92 Ingredients Chicken Pasanda Serves 4 3 cardamom pods ½ cinnamon stick 3ml (½tsp) cumin seeds Dish: 3 litre (6pt) large casserole with lid 3ml (½tsp) garam masala Oven Accessory: glass turntable 3ml (½tsp)) chilli flakes 2.5cm (1”) fresh root ginger 1.
  • Page 93 Ingredients Creamy Chicken Gratin Serves 4 350g (12oz) leeks, trimmed 25g (1oz) butter Dish: 23cm (9”) round gratin dish 25g (1oz) plain flour Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray 300 ml (½ pt) milk 225g (8oz) cooked chicken, chopped 1.
  • Page 94 Ingredients Shepherdʼs Pie Serves 4 700g (1½ lb) potatoes, cubed 30ml (2tbsp) milk Dish: large rectangular dish approx. 27 x 23 cm (11" x 9") 1 medium onion, chopped Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray 2 carrots, chopped 25g (1oz) butter 1.
  • Page 95 Ingredients Belgian Beef Casserole Serves 4 700g (1½ lb) braising steak, cubed 50g (2oz) seasoned flour Dish: 3 litre (6pt) large casserole with lid 2 large onions, sliced Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray thinly 250g (9oz) mushrooms, 1. Coat the beef in the seasoned flour and place in casserole. sliced 2.
  • Page 96 Ingredients Hungarian Goulash Serves 4 700g (1½lb) braising steak, cubed 50g (2oz) seasoned flour Dish: 3 litre (6pt) large casserole with lid 1 large onion Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped 400g (14oz) canned, 1.
  • Page 97 Ingredients Madras Curry Serves 4 15 ml (1tbsp) oil 1 large onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, crushed Dish: 3 litre (6pt) large casserole with lid 10 ml (2tsp) ground Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray coriander 3ml (½ tsp) chilli powder, ground cardamom, ground 1.
  • Page 98 Ingredients Spicy Lamb Tagine Serves 4 10ml (¾tbsp) ground ginger 3ml (½tsp) coarsely ground black pepper Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole with lid 8ml (1½tsp) ground cinna- Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 10ml (¾tbsp) turmeric 15 ml (1tbsp) paprika 1.
  • Page 99 Ingredients Sticky Ribs Serves 4 1 kg (2lb2oz) pork spare ribs 150 ml (¼ pt) water Dish: 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 inch) rectangular dish For the glaze Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray 150g (5oz) orange mar- malade preferably shred 1.
  • Page 100 Ingredients Toad In The Hole Serves 4 150g (5oz) plain flour 3 ml (½tsp) salt 2 eggs Dish: oblong tin, 27 x 22 cm (10 ½" x 8 ½”) 150 ml (¼pt) milk Oven Accessory: wire shelf in lower position 150 ml (¼pt) water 15-30 ml (1-2tbsp) oil 1.
  • Page 101 Ingredients Mini Boeuf En Croute Serves 4 Filling 15g (½oz) dried porcini mushrooms Dish: microwave safe bowl and greased baking sheet 15g (½oz) butter Oven Accessory: glass turntable followed by enamel shelf in lower 225g (8oz) mushrooms position followed by wire shelf in lower position. 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped 1.
  • Page 102 Ingredients Moussaka Serves 4 1 large aubergine, sliced salt 5ml (1tsp) oil Dish: 3 litre (6pt) large casserole with lid 2 cloves garlic, crushed Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray 1 medium onion, chopped 350g (12oz) fresh lamb 1.
  • Page 103 Ingredients Paprika Pork Casserole Serves 4 700g (1½lb) pork fillet, sliced 25g (1oz) plain flour Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole with lid salt and pepper Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 15ml (1tbsp) paprika 1 onion, chopped 1.

  • Page 104: Vegetables/Vegetarian

    Vegetables and Vegetarian • Root vegetables. i.e. • Cabbage should be • Potatoes may be cooked carrots, swede, should be shredded and cooked by in their own or with other cut into slices, strips or power and time. root vegetables only. cubes.
  • Page 105 Ingredients Roast Potatoes Serves 4 500g (1lb) potatoes, peeled and quartered 30 ml (2tbsp) oil Dish: shallow ovenproof dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray 1. Place potatoes in dish with 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover, place on glass turntable and par-boil on HIGH MICROWAVE for 6 mins.
  • Page 106 Ingredients Spicy Potatoes Serves 4 350g (12oz) potatoes, cubed 45 ml (3tbsp) natural Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) dish yoghurt Oven Accessory: glass turntable 10 ml (2tsp) mango chutney 3 ml (½tsp) cumin, coriander 1. Place potatoes in dish with 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover, place on garam masala glass turntable and cook on AUTO POTATOES BOILED 3 ml (½tsp) tumeric...
  • Page 107 Ingredients Cauliflower Cheese Serves 4 1 cauliflower, florets 25g (1oz) butter 25g (1oz) flour Dish: shallow dish, jug 3 ml (½tsp) French Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray mustard 300 ml (½pt) milk 1. Place cauliflower florets in a shallow dish. Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water, seasoning to taste cover and place on glass turntable.
  • Page 108 Ingredients Stuffed Peppers Serves 4 3 red and 3 yellow peppers 15ml (1tbsp) oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) ovenproof dish 1 bunch spring onions sliced Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray thinly 100g (4oz) long grain rice 300ml (½...
  • Page 109 Ingredients Roasted Vegetable Moussaka Serves 4-6 1 red onion, cut into strips 2 red peppers, deseeded and cubed Dish: Large ovenproof dish 1 aubergine, cubed Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray 2 courgettes, cubed 350g (12oz) sweet potato, 1.
  • Page 110 Ingredients Lentil Bake Serves 4 15 ml (1tbsp) olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 2 celery sticks, chopped Dish: large bowl, 25cm (10”) shallow ovenproof dish 3 medium carrots, diced Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray 400g (14oz) can chopped tomatoes 450 ml (¾...
  • Page 111 Ingredients Roast Vegetable Parcels Serves 4 200g (7oz) can chopped tomatoes 10 ml (2tsp) tomato puree Dish: large bowl, shallow ovenproof dish, round baking sheet Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray 700g (1½ lb) mixed vegetables e.g.
  • Page 112 Ingredients Veggie Burgers Serves 4 200g (8oz) mushrooms, finely chopped 100g (4oz) onion, finely Dish: large bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray on high wire rack chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 25g (1oz) butter 1. Place mushrooms, onion, garlic and butter in a bowl on the glass 125g (5oz) fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5mins.
  • Page 113 Ingredients Mushroom Stroganoff Serves 4 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 sticks of celery, finely Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable chopped 15 ml (1tbsp) olive oil 350g (12oz) sliced 1. Place the onion and celery in dish with the oil. Place on glass mushrooms 300 ml (½...

  • Page 114: Pasta, Rice & Beans

    Pasta, Rice and Beans Ingredients Tuna Pasta Serves 4 225g (8oz) mixed dried pasta i.e. twists, shells 1 litre (1¾pt) boiling water Dish: bowl, jug, 3 litre (6 pt) casserole dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray 15 ml (1tbsp) oil 3 ml (½tsp) salt 1.
  • Page 115 Ingredients Spicy Tomato Pasta Serves 4 350g (12oz) dried pasta like penne 15 ml (1tbsp) oil Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) bowl + large ovenproof dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray 3ml (½tsp) salt 2 red peppers, cut into 1.
  • Page 116 Ingredients Wild Mushroom Risotto Serves 4 25g (1oz) dried porcini, 1 litre (1½ pints) hot chicken or vegetable stock Dish: small bowl, large bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable 50g (2oz) butter 2 shallots, finely chopped 300g (11oz) risotto rice 1. Soak mushrooms in 300ml (½ pint) stock for 20 mins. 125ml (4 fl.oz.) dry white wine 2.
  • Page 117 Ingredients Vegetable and Chick Pea Casserole Serves 4 1 medium onion, chopped 10ml (2tsp) vegetable oil Dish: 3 litre (6pt) large casserole with lid 2 medium courgettes, Oven Accessory: glass turntable sliced thickly 1 red pepper, seeded & chopped 1. Place the onion and oil in the casserole. Place on glass turntable 2 medium carrots, peeled and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins.

  • Page 118: Cheese And Egg Dishes

    Cheese and Egg Dishes Ingredients Baked Soufflé Serves 4 25g (1oz) butter 25g (1oz) flour 150ml (¼pt) milk Dish: jug, 15 cm (6") soufflé dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 3 eggs, separated salt and pepper 75g (3oz) cheese, grated 1.
  • Page 119 Ingredients Croque Monsieur Serves 2 4 slices bread, buttered 5 ml (1tsp) Dijon mustard 2 slices smoked ham Dish: 3 litre (6pt) large casserole with lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray on high wire rack 100g (4oz) sliced cheese 1.
  • Page 120 Ingredients Macaroni Cheese Serves 4 200g (7oz) quick cooking macaroni 40g (1½oz) butter Dish: large dish, jug Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray 1 small onion, finely chopped 1. Cook macaroni in 550 ml (1 pt) boiling water. Cover, place on glass 100g (4oz) bacon, chopped 40g (1½...
  • Page 121 Ingredients Cheese and Red Pesto Tartlet Serves 4 350g (12oz) readymade short crust pastry 90g (3½oz) red pesto or Dish: 2 bun tins 32cm x 24cm (12 1/2 ” x 9 1/2 ”) Oven Accessory: enamel shelf in lower position + wire shelf in sun-dried tomato puree upper position 2 medium sized tomatoes,...

  • Page 122: Sauces

    Sauces Container size Reheating Always use a container or jug at least twice the Sauces can be made in advance and reheated by capacity of the sauce, to avoid boiling over. microwave. Reheat on HIGH power and stir halfway. Covering Power level DO NOT cover sauces when cooking.
  • Page 123 Ingredients Hollandaise Sauce 3 egg yolks 30 ml (2tbsp) white wine Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug vinegar Oven Accessory: glass turntable 150g (5oz) chilled, unsalted butter, cut into cubes 1. Place egg yolks and vinegar in a jug. Beat well. pepper 2.
  • Page 124 Ingredients Custard Sauce 2 eggs 50g (2oz) caster sugar 300ml (½pt) milk Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug 5ml (1tsp) vanilla essence Oven Accessory: glass turntable 1. Beat eggs with sugar and 45ml (3tbsp) milk. 2. Place remaining milk with vanilla essence. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 1 min.

  • Page 125: Sauces

    Ingredients Butterscotch Sauce 150g (5oz) soft muscovado sugar 75ml (3fl.oz) double cream Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug 75g (3oz) butter Oven Accessory: glass turntable 1. Put all ingredients in a large bowl. Place on base and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 1 min.

  • Page 126: Pastry

    Pastry Ingredients Shortcrust Pastry 225g (8oz) plain flour pinch salt 100g (4oz) margarine Dish: large bowl 45 ml (3tbsp) cold water 1. Place flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Rub the margarine into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. 2.
  • Page 127 Ingredients Minced Beef and Onion Pie Serves 4 350g (12oz) lean minced steak 1 medium onion, chopped Dish: large casserole and lid, 20 cm (8") pie plate 450ml (¾ pt) hot beef Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray stock 15ml (1tbsp) tomato puree 5ml (1tsp) yeast extract 1.
  • Page 128 Ingredients Chicken & Stilton Pie Serves 4 25g (1oz) butter 200g (7oz) leeks, sliced 50g (2oz) plain flour Dish: bowl, 22.5 cm (9") gratin dish 450 ml (¾ pt) milk Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray 150g (5oz) stilton 400g (14oz) cooked 1.
  • Page 129 Ingredients Savoury Potato Plait Serves 4-6 1 small potato, thinly sliced 200g (7oz) puff pastry 1 small onion, sliced Dish: shallow dish small apple, peeled, cored Oven Accessory: enamel shelf, greased in lower position and sliced salt and pepper to taste 1.
  • Page 130 Ingredients Baked Jam Roly Poly Pudding Serves 4 1 quantity of suet pastry page 124 75 ml (5 tbsp) seedless Dish: 1 kg (2 lb) glass loaf dish raspberry jam Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray milk to glaze 1.

  • Page 131: Pastry

    Ingredients Apple Strudel Serves 4 600g (1lb 5oz) dessert apples- granny Smithʼs, cored, peeled and roughly Dish: enamel shelf, greased chopped Oven Accessory: enamel shelf in lower position juice of ½ lemon 50g (2oz) golden caster sugar 1. Preheat the oven empty on CONVECTION 180°C. 50g (2oz) walnuts, roughly 2.

  • Page 132: Puddings And Desserts

    Puddings and Desserts Ingredients Creamy Rice Pudding Serves 4 100g (4oz) pudding rice 1 litre (1¾ pts) milk 50g (2oz) caster sugar Dish: large oval casserole, greased 2ml (¼ tsp) grated nutmeg Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray 1.
  • Page 133 Ingredients Pineapple Upside Down Pudding Serves 4 15 ml (1tbsp) brown sugar small can of pineapple slices, drained Dish: 20 cm (8") round dish, lightly greased 4 glace cherries, halved Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray 100g (4oz) margarine 100g (4oz) caster sugar 1.
  • Page 134 Ingredients Sticky Pudding with Toffee sauce 150g (5oz) fresh or ready to eat dates stoned and finely chopped Dish: 1.2 litre (2 pt) glass pudding basin, large jug 50g (2oz) butter Oven Accessory: glass turntable 150g (5oz) caster sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 150g (5oz) self raising flour 1.
  • Page 135 Ingredients Bread and Butter Pudding 6 slices of bread, buttered and cut into triangles 75g (3oz) mixed dried fruit Dish: jug, 20 x 25 cm (8" x 10") oblong, greased dish 450ml (¾pt) milk Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 3 eggs 25g (1oz) caster sugar 3 ml (1/2 tsp) nutmeg...
  • Page 136 Ingredients Apricot and Marzipan Baked Apples Serves 4 4 medium sized cooking apples 50g (2oz) marzipan Dish: 20cm (8”) shallow dish 200g (7oz) can apricot Oven Accessory: glass turntable halves 1. Roll out marzipan and cut into 4 circles with an 8½cm (3¼”) cutter. 2.
  • Page 137 Ingredients Fruit Crumble Serves 4 700g (1 lb) fresh fruit, ½ prepared (e.g. apples, plums, rhubarb, Dish: suitable sized, heatproof dish gooseberries, Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low rack on metal tray blackcurrants) sugar to taste Crumble Topping: 1. Layer prepared fruit in the dish. Add sugar to taste, depending on 75 g ( 3 oz) butter the sharpness of the fruit.
  • Page 138 Ingredients Christmas Pudding Serves 6-8 1 cooking apple, peeled and grated 1 carrot, peeled and grated Dish: 1.3 litre (2½ pt) pudding basin lightly greased 1 orange, juice and grated Oven Accessory: glass turntable rind of 400g (14oz) mixed dried fruit 1.

  • Page 139: Baking

    Baking Guidelines Dish size/shape Always use the exact dish size stated in the following recipes, otherwise cooking times and results will be affected. Eggs The following recipes have been tested using medium eggs. Using a different size of egg may affect cooking times.
  • Page 140 Ingredients Victoria Sandwich 175g (6oz) butter or margarine 175g (6oz) caster sugar Dish: 2 x 18 cm (7") cake tins, greased and lined 3 eggs Oven Accessory: enamel shelf in lower position + wire shelf in 175g (6oz) self-raising flour upper position 1.

  • Page 141: Pecan Sour Cream Cake

    Ingredients Gingerbread 225g (8oz) plain flour pinch salt 10 ml (2tsp) ground ginger Dish: 18 cm (7") square tin lined with 2 strips of greaseproof 10 ml (2tsp) baking powder paper to form a cross shape. 3 ml (½tsp) bicarbonate of Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray soda 100g (4oz) soft brown...

  • Page 142: Swiss Roll

    Ingredients Swiss Roll 3 medium eggs, beaten 125g (4½oz) caster sugar 125g (4½oz) plain flour Dish: Swiss roll tin 33 x 23 cm (13”x 9”), greased and lined with Filling baking parchment jam or cream Oven Accessory: wire shelf in lower position icing sugar to dredge 1.

  • Page 143: Carrot Cake

    Ingredients Fruity Cream-Cheese Cake 150g (5oz) butter 10 ml (2tsp) grated lemon rind Dish: 20 cm (8") round cake tin, lined 125g (4½ oz) packet of Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray cream cheese 225g (8oz) caster sugar 3 eggs, beaten 1.

  • Page 144: Banana Cake

    Ingredients Banana Cake 1 banana, large 3 ml (½ tsp) vanilla flavouring Dish: 20 cm (8") cake tin, lined with greaseproof paper 75g (3oz) butter Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 100g (4oz) granulated sugar 150g (5oz) self-raising flour 1.

  • Page 145: Coffee Walnut Cake

    Ingredients Coffee Walnut Cake 175g (6oz) soft margarine 175g (6oz) caster sugar 3 eggs, beaten Dish: 18 cm (7") round cake tin, greased and lined 200g (7oz) self raising flour Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 3ml (½tsp) salt 5ml (1tsp) mixed spice 45 ml (3tbsp) Camp coffee 1.

  • Page 146: American Cookies

    ngredients Spicy Apple Cake Serves 10-12 175g (6 oz) margarine 175g (6 oz) brown sugar 3 eggs Dish: 20 cm (8") round cake tin, lined 150g (5 oz) wholemeal self Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray raising flour 100g (4 oz) self raising flour 1.

  • Page 147: Chocolate Brownies

    Ingredients Chocolate Brownies 250g (9oz) plain chocolate 250g (9oz) unsalted butter 175g (6oz) plain flour Dish: bowl, 30 x 20 x 3.5 cm (12"x 8" x 1½") tin lined with lightly 5ml (1tsp) baking powder buttered greaseproof paper 300g (11oz) caster sugar Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 5ml (1tsp) vanilla essence...
  • Page 148 Ingredients Flapjack 250g (9oz) butter 275g (10oz) golden syrup 75g (3oz) light muscovado Dish: bowl, 30 x 20 x 3.5 cm (12"x 8"x ½") tin lined with lightly sugar buttered greaseproof paper 425g (15oz) porridge oats Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray 1.

  • Page 149: Preserves

    Preserves Sterilizing jars Covering Jam jars can be sterilized by microwave ready Do not cover preserves whilst cooking, apart for your jams. Half fill with water and heat them from if recommended in the recipe. on HIGH power until water boils (approx. 3 mins. for 2 jars).
  • Page 150 Ingredients Plum Jam Makes approx. 2-2 1/2 lbs jam 700g (1½lb) plums or damsons 200 ml (7fl.oz) water Dish: large bowl 700g (1½lb) jam sugar Oven Accessory: glass turntable 15 ml (1tbsp) lemon juice 5 ml (1tsp) butter 1. Prick the plums and place in a large bowl with the water. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5-10 mins.or until the fruit is soft.
  • Page 151 Ingredients Red Onion Marmalade 45ml (3tbsp) olive oil 4 large red onions halved and thinly sliced Dish: large bowl 50g (2oz) Demerara sugar Oven Accessory: glass turntable 100g (4oz) sultanas 300ml (½ pint) red wine 1. Put oil in bowl with onions. Place on glass turntable and cook on 125ml (4fl.oz) red wine HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins.

  • Page 152: Bread

    Bread To prove dough Prove on CONVECTION 40°C until dough has doubled in size The microwave is also useful for defrosting and warming frozen bread products, taking individual slices or items from the freezer as required. Ingredients Standard Bread Dough Makes 2 loaves or 12 rolls 450g (1lb) strong bread flour 1 sachet dried yeast...
  • Page 153 Ingredients Focaccia 450g (1lb) strong white bread flour 1 sachet dried yeast Oven Accessory: enamel shelf, greased in lower position 5ml (1tsp) sugar 5 ml (1tsp) salt 1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar and salt. 15ml (1tbsp) olive oil 2.

  • Page 154: Bread

    Ingredients Pizza Alle Cipole 250g (9oz) strong bread flour 5ml (1tsp) sachet dried Dish: bowl yeast Oven Accessory: baking tray greased, wire shelf in lower position 3 ml (½tsp) salt 10ml (2tsp) olive oil 1. Place the onion and garlic in a bowl on glass turntable and cook on 150ml (¼...

  • Page 155: Building-In Your Oven

    The oven vents should never be blocked during cooking. Building-in Your Oven In case of fitting into an oven housing, please use Panasonicʼs Trim Kit NN-TKA80W - White NN-TKA80M - Metallic Silver Microwave ovens should not be built into a unit directly above a top front venting conventional cooker.

  • Page 156: Technical Specification

    Technical Specifications Rated Voltage: 230-240V 50 Hz Operating Frequency: 2,450 MHz Input Power: Max 2700 W Microwave 1220 W Grill 1560 W Convection 1300 W Output Power: 1000 W (IEC-60705) Grill 1500 W Convection 1250 W Outer Dimensions: 530 mm (W) x 508 mm (D) x 344 mm (H) Oven Cavity Dimensions: 350 mm (W) x 360 mm (D) x 250 mm (H) Weight:...
  • Page 157 Index Gingerbread ..........139 Adapting Recipes .......... 50 Pecan Sour Cream Cake ......139 Apples, baked, poached and stewed ..65,134 Spicy Apple Cake..........144 Apple Pie..........55,126 Swiss Roll ............140 Arcing ............6,10 Victoria Sandwich..........138 Auto Sensor Cooking ........42-46 Auto Weight Cooking ........47-49 Chaos Defrost ..........19-20 Auto Weight Defrosting ......19-20 Cheese and Egg Dishes Baked Souffle ..........116...
  • Page 158 Index Eggs poached/scrambled........62 Maintenance............6 Meat and Poultry Fan motor operation........10 Auto Sensor Meat Casserole/Sauces..46-47 recipes and guidelines ..59,60,61,62,65,66,69 Fish Auto Sensor Fish ..........45 Memory Pad............51 guidelines ............79 Microwave power levels........18 cooking charts..........63-64 Microwave principles ........11 Boil in the bag fish ..........64 Mince pies, reheating ........50,55 Bouillabaise ............84 Family Fish Pie ..........82...
  • Page 159 Index Soft Fruit Jam ..........147 Mushroom Pâte ..........78 Tomato Chutney ..........148 Onion and Feta Chese Tartlets ......76 Pork and Liver Terrine ........75 Puddings and Desserts Prawn and Salmon Filo Parcel ......76 Apricot and Marzipan Baked Apples ....134 Red Pepper and Mushroom Bruchetta ..77 Bread and Butter Pudding ......133 Sweet Potato Soup ........75 Christmas Pudding ........136...
  • Page 160 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) For business users in the European Union Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union...
  • Page 161 Phone our customer care centre 0844 8443868 For service or spares. Or order spares direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk For COOKERY ADVICE call: 01344 862108 E00037X80BP M1510-0 Printed in the UK...

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