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NN-A554
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  • Page 1: Cookery Book

    CHAOS CHAOS DEFROST Microwave Microwave Cookery Book Cookery Book & Operating Instructions & Operating Instructions NN-A554 NN-A524 NN-A574 NN-A514...

  • Page 2: Standard Conversion Chart

    – 300ml dangerous. – 450ml – 600ml ☎ – 1 litre COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108 Customer Care Centre 08705 357357 Selected Spares and Accessories: Order direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Care Centre number above.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome to Panasonic Microwave Cooking Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven. Even if this is not your first microwave oven, do please read the opening chapters of this cookbook to achieve perfect results every time. This microwave oven has the benefit of the Inverter System inside. The new unique technology has been in use with microwave ovens in Japan for many years, improving the cooking performance of the oven.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    The wire which is coloured BROWN must be cover can be purchased connected to the terminal in the plug which is from your local Panasonic Dealer. marked with the letter L or coloured RED. HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE When this oven is installed it should be easy...

  • Page 5: Unpacking Your Oven

    Unpacking your oven 1. Examine Your Oven Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notify dealer immediately if unit is damaged. Do NOT install if unit is damaged. 2.

  • Page 6: Caution

    Caution: Hot surfaces 1. Hot Surfaces 2. Children should be kept away from the Exterior oven surfaces, including air oven at all times and should only be vents on the cabinet and the oven door, allowed to operate the oven under will get hot during CONVECTION, supervision.

  • 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.

  • Page 8: Maintanance

    DO NOT attempt to remove the outer casing from the oven. 4. Selected Spares and Accessories These may be ordered direct; on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Care Centre 08705 357357. Most major credit and debit cards accepted. Ensure you quote the correct model number.

  • Page 9: Parts Of Your Oven

    Parts of Your Oven 1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass Turntable in place. 2. Only use the Glass Turntable specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute with any other Glass Turntable. 3. If Glass Turntable is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water. 4.
  • Page 10 Parts of Your Oven Glass Turntable The glass turntable and roller ring are the only accessories used for Microwave Cooking. Door Safety See-through Oven Window Lock System External Air Vents Heating Elements Microwave Feed Guide Control Panel Identification Plate Door Safety Roller Ring Door Release Pad Lock System...

  • Page 11: Important Information

    Important Information – Read Carefully Safety If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or the circuit breaker panel. Short Cooking Times As microwave cooking times are much shorter than other cooking methods it is essential that recommended cooking times are not exceeded without first checking the food.
  • Page 12 Important Information – Read Carefully 6. Liquids. Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. When heating liquids, eg soup, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling.
  • Page 13 Important Information – Read Carefully 12. Standing Time. Standing time refers to the period at the end of cooking or reheating when food is left before being eaten, i.e. it is a rest time which allows the heat in the food to continue to conduct to the centre, thus eliminating cold spots.

  • Page 14: 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 car phones.
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT NOTES The dish used to cook or reheat the food will get warm during cooking, as the heat conducts from the food. Even in microwaving, oven gloves are required! MICROWAVES CANNOT PASS THROUGH METAL AND THEREFORE METAL COOKING UTENSILS CAN NEVER BE USED IN A MICROWAVE, FOR COOKING ON MICROWAVE ONLY Foods Not Suitable for Cooking by Microwave Only Yorkshire Puddings, Souffles, Double Crust Pastry Pies.

  • Page 16: 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 cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the centre completely. ■ MEAT JOINTS – Stand 15 mins. wrapped in aluminium foil. ■...
  • Page 17 General Guidelines PIERCING MOISTURE CONTENT CLING FILM The skin or membrane on Many fresh foods e.g. veget- Cling film helps keep the some foods will cause steam ables and fruit, vary in their food moist and the trapped to build up during cooking. moisture content throughout steam assists in speeding up These foods must be pierced...
  • Page 18 General Guidelines SHAPE DENSITY COVERING Even shapes cook evenly. Porous airy foods heat more Cover foods with microwave Food cooks better by quickly than dense heavy cling film or a self-fitting lid. microwave when in a round foods. Cover fish, vegetables, cas- seroles, soups.

  • Page 19: 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 container is suitable for use in your microwave, check by the following test: 1.
  • Page 20 POTTERY, EARTHENWARE, STONEWARE If completely glazed, these dishes are suitable. Do not use if partially glazed or unglazed, since they are able to absorb water which in turn absorbs microwave energy, making the container very hot and slows down the cooking of food. FOIL/METAL CONTAINERS NEVER ATTEMPT TO COOK IN FOIL OR METAL containers on Microwave only as the microwaves...
  • Page 21 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 ✔...

  • Page 22: Control Panels

    Control Panel NN-A554/NN-A524/NN-A574/NN-A514* Display Window Time Pads Auto Weight Microwave Programs Auto Weight Combination Programs Auto Weight Defrost Programs (Chaos Defrost) Microwave Power Pad Grill Pad AUTO REHEAT Convection Pad Curry Chinese Combination Pad (10) Delay/Stand Pad: Pasta This can be used to delay a cooking Casserole program for up to 9 hrs 99 mins., or...

  • Page 23: Operating Instructions

    Let’s Start to Use your Oven NN-A554/NN-A524/ Plug in NN-A574/NN-A514* Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to read your operating instructions. Press Clock Pad Set clock as a 12hr clock. Set time using time pads.

  • Page 24: Microwaving/Defrosting

    Setting the Clock Example of how to set 1.25pm. Press once Press twice Clock Clock Press five times Inoperable Press Clock Pad Press Time Pads Press Clock Pad ● ● ● “SET TIME” will appear in the Enter time of day by pressing Colon stops blinking.
  • Page 25 Microwave Cooking and Defrosting ACCESSORY TO USE: When using your oven on MICROWAVE only, the glass turntable provided must always be in position. DO NOT attempt to use microwave only with any metal accessory in the oven. DO NOT place food directly onto the turntable except in the case of Jacket Potatoes cooked by MICROWAVE only.
  • Page 26 Auto Weight Defrost Programs 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 category and then enter in the weight of the food in grams or pounds and ounces using the appropriate pads (See page 23).

  • Page 27: Defrosting Guidelines

    Auto Weight Defrost Programs CATEGORY 1 BREAD The Bread Program is suitable for defrosting small items e.g. rolls, buns and slices of bread which are required for immediate use. Small items may feel warm immediately after defrosting. Loaves can also be defrosted on this program but these will require standing time to allow the centre to thaw out.
  • Page 28 Defrosting Using Defrost Power & Time By selecting the DEFROST power level standing stages there is not any from the microwave power pad, and microwave power in the oven, although setting a time, you can defrost food in the light will remain on and the turntable your microwave.

  • Page 31: Using The Delay/Stand Feature

    Using the Delay/Stand Feature The Delay/Stand Pad is used as a timing pad either before, during or after a cooking program. When the Delay/Stand Pad is selected with a time, there is no microwave power in the oven during this time. 1.

  • Page 32: Grilling

    Grilling The Quartz Grill system on the oven gives fast efficient cooking for a wide variety of foods e.g. chops, sausages, steak, toast, oven chips etc. DO NOT PREHEAT THE GRILL BEFORE USE. The metal tray must be on the glass turntable when using. Inoperable Start Grill 1 - 2 - 3...
  • Page 33 Grilling VEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When grilling foods the Glass Turntable should be in position, with the Metal Tray and the Wire Rack on top. Place food on Wire Rack on the Metal Tray on Use oven gloves when removing accessories the Turntable.

  • Page 34: Convection Cooking

    Convection Cooking In convection mode the grill in the top of the oven will be on, as this generates the heat which is then distributed by the fan. When using the oven just on CONVECTION, there is NO MICROWAVE POWER. We recommend to check food frequently on convection cooking, as it way be necessary to cover with foil to avoid over browning.* For best results always place food in a preheated oven.
  • Page 35 Convection Cooking VEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When using the convection oven the Glass Turntable and metal tray should be in position. The food is then placed onto the Metal Tray or wire rack. Follow your individual recipe guidelines. Roasting Meat: Glass Turntable, Metal Tray. Baking: Glass Turntable, Metal Tray.

  • Page 36: Combination Cooking

    Combination Cooking Your oven has two methods of cooking by Combination. 1. Convection and Microwave 2. Grill and Microwave COMBINATION cooking is ideal for many foods. The microwave power cooks them quickly, whilst the oven or grill gives the traditional browning and crispness. 1 /2 2 /3 All this happens simultaneously resulting in most foods being cooked in...
  • Page 37 Combination Cooking PREHEAT IF NECESSARY Grill 1 - 2 - 3 Start Combination Micr o Power Convection ● ● ● ● Press Combination Select first cooking Select microwave Press if preheating.* pad. The grill mode. The power. Options Convection only. convection microwave symbol available depend on...
  • Page 38 Combination 1. Convection and Microwave This is the most popular combination mode combining convection heat with microwave power. Casseroles, meat joints, jacket potatoes and pastries are very successful using this combination. Unsuitable foods are those which contain whisked eggs, meringues, rich fruit cakes, biscuits and yorkshire puddings.
  • Page 39 Combination 1. Convection and Microwave VEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When using Combination cooking the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray on top, unless otherwise stated. Items of food can be placed onto the Joints and portions of meat should be Wire Rack on the Metal Tray on the placed on an upturned saucer on the Glass Turntable.
  • Page 40 Combination 1. Convection and Microwave GUIDELINES • Food is usually cooked UNCOVERED. • After cooking it is important that the accessories are removed for cleaning before re-use and that the oven walls and floor are wiped with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease.
  • Page 41 Combination 2. Grill and Microwave This Combination mode is suitable for The Grill will glow on and off during foods which are normally grilled and for cooking - this is normal. reheating small savoury items. Grill 1 - HIGH Do not use this program with less than Grill 2 - MEDIUM 200 g (7 oz) of food.
  • Page 42 Combination 2. Grill and Microwave VEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When using Combination cooking the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray on top, unless otherwise stated. Food should be placed directly onto the Wire Rack on the Metal Tray. This is then placed on the Glass Turntable.
  • Page 43 Combination 2. Grill and Microwave We suggest the following options for this Combination mode. Grill Setting Microwave Power MEDIUM Frozen Potato Products SIMMER Reheating Snacks WARM Reheating Small Pastry Items For advice on cooking times refer to cooking charts and recipes in this book. Foods should always be cooked until browned and piping hot.

  • Page 44: Auto Weight Programs

    Auto Weight Cook Programs This feature allows you to cook or reheat ten foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the Microwave power level and/or Combination setting, then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of food and then just enter the weight. The weight can be entered in grams or pounds and ounces.
  • Page 45 Minimum/Maximum Weights to use on Auto Weight Programs Program Minimum Maximum Curry 300 g (11oz) 900 g (2lb) Chinese Style 200 g (7oz) 1000 g (2lb 2oz) Pasta 250 g (9oz) 1500 g (3lb 5oz) Casserole 300 g (11oz) 900 g (2lb) Fresh Fish 100 g (4oz) 900 g (2lb)
  • Page 46 Auto Weight Cook Programs Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Programs 1-6 use Microwave power only, Programs 7-10 use a Combination program of Microwave and Convection and/or Grill. *IMPORTANT NOTE: These programs are not suitable for foods that cannot be stirred e.g.
  • Page 47 Auto Weight Cook Programs 5 Fresh Fish To cook FRESH fish. Shield the thinner portions. Place in a shallow container on turntable. Add 15 ml (1tbsp) liquid. Cover with pierced cling film or lid. Press the pad once. Enter the weight.
  • Page 48 Auto Weight Combination Programs It is necessary to preheat the oven for programs 8-10 (Frozen Potato Products, Whole Chicken, Frozen Pizza). See below for operation. down Chicken Start Start • Press start. • Select the Fresh • Press the start pad •...

  • Page 49: And Reheating Guidelines

    Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be brought back to serving temperature in just minutes and will taste freshly cooked and NOT leftover. Always check food is piping hot and return to oven if necessary. As a general rule, always cover wet foods, e.g.
  • Page 50 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. Check the temperature of the filling before consuming to avoid burning your mouth.

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  • Page 70: Adapting Recipes

    Increasing and Decreasing Recipes INCREASING RECIPES • To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, increase each ingredient listed by half. To double the quantity, simply double every ingredient listed. • Do not forget that large quantities will require a larger dish. Make sure that it is deep enough to prevent the recipe from boiling over during cooking.

  • Page 71: Soups And Starters

    Soups and Starters Carrot & Celery Soup Ingredients Serves 4 25 g (1 oz) butter or margarine 1 large onion, peeled and Dish: 3 litre (6pt) bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable finely chopped 1. Place the butter and onion in bowl. Cover and cook on 675 g (1 lb) carrots, peeled HIGH power for 3 mins.
  • Page 72 Baked Stuffed Tomatoes ngredients Serves 4 4 beef tomatoes seasoning 3 ml ( tsp) dried basil Dish: Shallow heatproof dish 4 eggs Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 200 g (7 oz) mozzarella cheese 1. Pre-heat oven on convection 210°C. 2.
  • Page 73 Pork and Chicken Terrine Ingredients Serves 4-6 250 g (9 oz) streaky unsmoked bacon, derinded 225 g (8 oz) pork fillet Dish: 900 g (2 lb) Pyrex ® loaf dish 225 g (8 oz) chicken breast Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 2 onions, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic 1.

  • Page 74: Fish

    Fish Fish cooks very well by microwave as it stays moist and the lingering fish smells left in conventional ovens are avoided. WHEN IS FISH COOKED? Fish is cooked when it flakes easily and becomes opaque. For fish with a strong odour, eliminate the smell after cooking by placing 600 ml (1 pt) of boiling water and 1 sliced lemon in a large bowl, cook on SIMMER for 20 mins.
  • Page 75 Tuna Fish Cakes ngredients Serves 4 350 g (12 oz) peeled potatoes 25 g (1 oz) butter Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + wire rack 1 small onion, finely chopped 1. Cook potatoes with 45 ml (3 tbsp) water, covered on HIGH 200 g (7 oz) can tuna, power for 6-8 mins.
  • Page 76 Stuffed Citrus Trout ngredients Serves 4 4 trouts, 350 g (12 oz) each Stuffing: 1 bunch spring onions, finely Oven Accessory: glass turntable, metal tray and wire rack chopped 1. Wash the fish and pat dry. Fill the fish cavities with the 100 g (4 oz) button combined stuffing ingredients and arrange the fish in a mushrooms, finely sliced...

  • Page 77: Fish

    Bouillabaisse ngredients Serves 6 225 g (8 oz) tomatoes 125 ml (4 fl.oz) olive oil 30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato puree Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole 2 onions, chopped Oven Accessory: glass turntable 1 large leek, sliced 1. Skin the tomatoes and cut into four pieces, removing the 4 garlic cloves, crushed cores.

  • Page 78: Meat And Poultry

    Meat and Poultry Guidelines DEFROSTED JOINTS STANDING TIME If the meat has previously been frozen, Meat and poultry require a minimum of ensure it is properly thawed before cooking 15 mins. STANDING TIME wrapped in by microwave. Defrosted joints of meat must aluminium foil after cooking by microwave.
  • Page 79 How to roast a joint by microwave How to cook small cuts of meat by microwave To roast basic joints of meat place the joint onto the rack of a microwave roasting set and Some cuts of meat can be cooked cover with a dome lid.
  • Page 80 Coq au Vin ngredients Serves 4 4 chicken portions approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb) in weight 5 ml (1 tsp) mixed herbs Dish: large casserole with lid salt and pepper Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 100 g (4 oz) streaky bacon 100 g (4 oz) button 1.
  • Page 81 Hawaiian Ribs ngredients Serves 2 1 kg (2 lb) pork spare ribs 300 ml ( pt) water 225 g (8 oz) can crushed Dish: 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10") rectangular dish pineapple Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + wire rack. 150 ml ( pt) HP Fruity Sauce...
  • Page 82 Toad In The Hole ngredients Serves 4 100 g (4 oz) plain flour 3 ml ( tsp) salt 2 eggs Dish: 25 x 18 cm (10" x 7") oblong tin 300 ml ( pt) milk and water Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 25 g (1 oz) lard or dripping 450 g (1 lb) sausages 1.
  • Page 83 Harvest Pork Casserole ngredients Serves 4-6 700 g (1 lb) boneless leg of pork, cubed 225 g (8 oz) onion, chopped Dish: large casserole and lid 450 g (1 lb) parsnips, sliced Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 1 garlic clove, crushed 15 ml (1 tbsp) ground 1.
  • Page 84 Belgian Beef Casserole ngredients Serves 4 675 g (1 lb) braising steak, cubed 3 large onions, sliced thinly Dish: large casserole with lid 1 clove garlic, crushed Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned flour 1.
  • Page 85 Shepherd’s Pie ngredients Serves 4 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 25 g (1 oz) butter Dish: medium casserole 350 g (12 oz) cold cooked Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray beef or lamb, minced 1. Place onion, carrots and butter in casserole. Cover and 300 ml ( pt) hot beef stock cook on HIGH power for 3-5 mins.
  • Page 86 Hungarian Goulash ngredients Serves 4 600 g (1 lb) braising steak, cubed 45 ml (3 tbsp) seasoned flour Dish: large casserole + lid 600 ml (1 pt) hot beef stock Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 45 ml (3 tbsp) tomato puree 1.
  • Page 87 Moussaka ngredients Serves 4 1 aubergine, sliced Salt 30 ml (2 tbsp) oil Dish: 20 cm (8") souffle dish 2 cloves garlic, crushed Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 1 medium onion, chopped 1. Place aubergines in a large colander and sprinkle liberally 396 g (14 oz) can tomatoes with salt.

  • Page 88: Pasta, Rice & Beans

    Pasta, Rice and Beans Kedgeree ngredients Serves 4 175 g (6 oz) easycook brown rice 450 ml ( pt) hot chicken Dish: large casserole stock Oven Accessory: glass turntable 450 g (1 lb) smoked haddock 1. Place the rice and chicken stock in casserole, cover and 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice cook on HIGH power for 15-17 mins.
  • Page 89 Tagliatelle Toscana ngredients Serves 4 1 large aubergine, cubed salt 350 g (12 oz) tagliatelle, Dish: deep casserole dish fresh Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 1 onion 1 clove garlic, crushed 1. Sprinkle the aubergine with salt and leave for 20 mins, then 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil rinse and dry.
  • Page 90 ngredients Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto Serves 4 40 g (1 oz) dried Cep mushrooms 50 g (2 oz) butter Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole dish 1 clove garlic, finely chopped Oven Accessory: glass turntable 1 small onion, finely chopped 1.

  • Page 91: Cheese And Egg Dishes

    Cheese and Egg Dishes ngredients Ham and Cheese Croissants Serves 4 1 can ready to bake croissants 6 cheese slices Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 6 wafer thin slices of ham 1. Preheat the oven on CONVECTION 180°C. egg for glazing 2.
  • Page 92 Cheese, Onion & Olive Scones ngredients 1 medium onion, finely diced 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil 175 g (6 oz) self-raising flour Dish: round baking sheet 3 ml ( tsp) salt Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 3 ml ( tsp) mustard powder 1.
  • Page 93 Croque Monsieur ngredients Serves 2 4 slices bread, buttered 5 ml (1 tsp) Dijon mustard 2 slices smoked ham Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + wire rack 100 g (4 oz) sliced cheese 1. Place the bread, buttered side up on wire rack and cook on GRILL 1 for approximately 3-4 mins.

  • Page 94: Vegetables/Vegetarian

    Vegetables and Vegetarian • Root vegetables. i.e. carrots, swede, • Cabbage should be shredded and cooked should be cut into slices, strips or cubes. by power and time. • Do not mix fresh and frozen vegetables • Fresh vegetables require 90 ml (6 tbsp) of as the cooking times may be different.
  • Page 95 • Certain vegetables i.e. broccoli and • Whole cauliflower should be cooked asparagus, should be arranged so that upside down on MEDIUM power for the tips are in the centre of the dish, as 10 mins. approx. with 90 ml (6 tbsp) these require less cooking.
  • Page 96 Vegetarian Chilli ngredients Serves 4 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 green pepper, chopped Dish: large casserole + lid 1 chilli, chopped Oven Accessory: glass turntable 2 carrots, diced 1. Place oil, onion, pepper, chilli and carrots in a large 5 ml (1 tsp) chilli powder casserole, cover and cook on HIGH power for 4-5 mins.
  • Page 97 Leek & Potato Gratin ngredients Serves 4 450 g (1 lb) leeks, sliced thinly 450 g (1 lb) potatoes, sliced Dish: 25 cm (10") flan dish thinly Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 150 g (5 oz) blue cheese 1.
  • Page 98 Roast Potatoes ngredients Serves 4 450 g (1 lb) potatoes 25 g (1 oz) butter 30 ml (2 tbsp) oil Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 1. Peel and cut potatoes into quarters. Par boil and drain (see page 67). 2.
  • Page 99 Goat’s Cheese Tart ngredients 100 g (4 oz) butter with Roasted Vegetables 225 g (8 oz) plain flour Serves 4 50 g (2 oz) finely grated Parmesan 1 red and 1 yellow pepper, Dish: 23 cm (9") flan tin diced into 4 cm pieces Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 2 medium courgettes, sliced 100 g (4 oz) aubergine, diced...

  • Page 100: Sauces

    Sauces CONTAINER SIZE REHEATING Always use a container or jug at least twice Sauces can be made in advance and the capacity of the sauce, to avoid boiling reheated by microwave. Reheat on HIGH over. power and stir halfway. POWER LEVEL COVERING Most sauces require HIGH Power for cooking.
  • Page 101 Custard ngredients 30 ml (2 tbsp) custard powder 15 ml (1 tbsp) sugar Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug 600 ml (1 pt) cold milk Oven Accessory: glass turntable 1. Mix together the custard powder, sugar and a little milk to form a smooth paste.

  • Page 102: Pastry

    Pastry Suetcrust Pastry ngredients 225 g (8 oz) self-raising flour 3 ml ( tsp) salt 100 g (4 oz) shredded suet 1. Mix together flour, salt and suet. 105 ml (7 tbsp) cold water 2. Add water and mix to a soft dough. Knead lightly until smooth.
  • Page 103 ngredients Minced Beef and Onion Pie Serves 4 350 g (12 oz) ready made shortcrust pastry beaten egg to glaze Dish: large casserole + lid + 20 cm (8") pie plate Filling: 350 g (12 oz) lean minced Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray steak 1.

  • Page 104: Pastry

    Apple Pie ngredients Serves 4-6 30 ml (2 tbsp) caster sugar 5 ml (1 tsp) cinnamon 30 ml (2 tbsp) sultanas Dish: 20 cm (8") pie plate 2 cooking apples, peeled, Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray cored and sliced 1.

  • Page 105: Desserts

    Desserts Christmas Pudding ngredients Serves 6-8 1 cooking apple, peeled and grated 1 carrot, peeled and grated Dish: 1.3 litre (2 pt) pudding basin lightly greased 1 orange, juice and grated Oven Accessory: glass turntable rind of 400 g (14 oz) mixed dried 1.
  • Page 106 Plum & Oat Layer ngredients Makes 8 slices 100 g (4 oz) butter or margarine 50 g (2 oz) light brown sugar Dish: 20 cm (8") ceramic flan dish 30 ml (2 tbsp) golden syrup Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 225 g (8 oz) rolled oats 1.
  • Page 107 Bread and Butter Pudding ngredients Serves 4 6 slices of bread, buttered and cut in half diagonally 75 g (3 oz) mixed dried fruit Dish: 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10") oblong, greased dish 450 ml ( pt) milk Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 3 eggs 1.

  • Page 108: Baking

    Baking Guidelines COVERING beat eggs in an electric mixer or food processor. Do not attempt to cook For traditional cakes, with long cooking times, whisked/fatless sponges, or any cakes baked on convection mode only, it is containing whisked egg white. necessary to cover the top of the tin with foil 10-15 mins.
  • Page 109 Fairy Cakes Ingredients Makes 24 170g (6oz) butter 170g (6oz) caster sugar 3 eggs, beaten Dish: 2 x 12 hole bun tins 313mm x 236mm x 13mm (12 170g (6oz) plain flour ” x 9 ”) + 24 paper cake cases 7g (1 tsp) baking powder Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 1.

  • Page 110: Baking

    Lemon and Raisin Flapjacks ngredients 75 g (3 oz) self-raising flour 75 g (3 oz) porridge oats 50 g (2 oz) dark muscovado sugar Dish: 21 cm x 23 cm (8" x 9") Pyrex® dish, greased 75 g (3 oz) butter Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray For the Topping: 25 g (1 oz) butter...

  • Page 111: 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 from if recommended in the recipe. them on HIGH power until water boils (approx. 3 mins.
  • Page 112 Orange Marmalade ngredients Makes 1 -2 lbs 450 g (1 lb) seville oranges 1 lemon Dish: large bowl 900 ml (1 pts) water Oven Accessory: glass turntable 450 g (1 lb) sugar 1. Grate oranges and lemon ensuring all the pith is left on the knob of butter fruit.

  • Page 113: Questions And Answers

    Questions and Answers My microwave oven causes Some radio and TV interference interference with my TV, is this might occur when you cook with the normal? microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryers, etc.

  • Page 114: Technical Specification

    Technical Specifications Rated Voltage: 230-240 V 50 Hz Operating Frequency: 2,450 MHz Input Power: Max 2390 W Microwave 1180 W Grill 1380 W Convection 1390 W Output Power: 1000 W (IEC-60705) Grill 1300 W Convection 1300 W Outer Dimensions: 510 mm (W) x 390 mm (D) x 305 mm (H) Oven Cavity Dimensions: 359 mm (W) x 352 mm (D) x 217 mm (H) Weight:...
  • Page 115 Home Economists will provide friendly guidance on queries relating to recipes and cooking in your microwave. PHONE OUR CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE 08705 357357 For service or spares. Or order spares direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk E00037H81BP M0906-1 Printed in the UK...

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