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Panasonic NNCT857 Cookery Book & Operating Instructions

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CHAOS
DEFROST
MICROWAVE,
GRILL AND CONVECTION

Cookery Book

and
Operating Instructions
For Models:
NNCT878
NNCT857
NNCT867

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  • Page 1: Cookery Book

    CHAOS CHAOS DEFROST MICROWAVE, GRILL AND CONVECTION Cookery Book Operating Instructions For Models: NNCT878 NNCT857 NNCT867...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    We hope you enjoy using your new oven but should you require any further help or explanation, ¤ COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108 phone our Write to the address below, or contact us on-line at test.kitchen@panasonic.co.uk Alternatively visit our web site at www.cooking-corner.co.uk The Microwave Test & Development Kitchen Panasonic Consumer Electronics U.K.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    A replacement fuse cover can be in the plug which is marked with the letter E purchased from your local or by the Earth symbol or coloured Panasonic Dealer. GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW. HOW TO REPLACE THE The wire which is coloured BLUE must be FUSE...

  • Page 5: Unpacking Your Oven

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

  • Page 6: Before Using Your Oven

    Important safety instructions please read carefully and keep for future reference Before using your oven 1. Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILLING, take care when opening or closing the door and when inserting or removing food and accessories.

  • 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 the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

  • Page 8: Parts Of Your Oven

    The door seals and door seal areas WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A should always be kept clean – use a damp cloth. SERVICE call your local Panasonic engineer. You N.B. The appliance should be inspected can look on the for damage to the door seals and door Panasonic web seal areas.
  • Page 9 Parts of Your Oven 9. Arcing may occur if the incorrect 10. Always refer to instructions for correct weight of food is used, a metal accessories to use on all programs. container has been used incorrectly, or The glass turntable and roller ring are the accessories have been damaged.

  • Page 10: Important Information

    Important Information – Read Carefully 2. Foods Low in Moisture. Safety If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Take care when heating foods low in Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed moisture, eg, bread items, chocolate, in order to stifle any flames.
  • Page 11 Important Information – Read Carefully 9. Meat Thermometer. 6. Liquids. Liquids and other foods must not Use a meat thermometer to check the be heated in sealed containers since degree of cooking of roasts and poultry they are liable to explode. only when meat has been removed When heating liquids, e.g.
  • Page 12 Important Information – Read Carefully 12. Standing Time. 17. Babies Bottles and Food Jars. Standing time refers to the period at the When reheating babies bottles always end of cooking or reheating when food remove top and teat. Liquid at the top is left before being eaten, i.e.

  • 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 car 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. s MEAT JOINTS – Stand 15 mins. wrapped in aluminium foil. s JACKET POTATOES –...

  • 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 Result con tainer is suitable for use in If the dish is suitable for micro - your microwave, check by the waving, it will remain cool, whilst...

  • 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-CT857 NN-CT867 Display Window NN-CT878 Time Pads Auto Weight Chaos Defrost Programs Auto Sensor Programs Auto Weight Combination Bake Programs Microwave Power Pad Chaos Grill Pad Defrost Convection Pad Turbo-Bake Pad Vegetables (10) Combination Pad (11) Memory Pad (12) Timer Pad: Potatoes This can be used to delay a...

  • Page 19: Operating Instructions

    Let’s Start to Use your Oven Plug in Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to read your operating instructions. Chaos Press Timer Pad Twice Defrost Set clock as a 12hr clock. Set time using time pads. Press timer pad again.

  • Page 20: Setting The Clock

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

  • Page 21: Auto Weight Defrost

    Microwave Cooking and Defrosting ACCESSORY TO USE: When using your oven on DO NOT place food directly MICROWAVE only, the glass onto the turntable except in the turntable provided must always case of Jacket Potatoes cooked be in position. DO NOT attempt by MICROWAVE only.
  • Page 22 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 category and then enter in the weight of the food in grams or pounds and ounces using the appropriate pads (See page 19).

  • Page 23: Defrosting Guidelines

    Defrosting Guidelines By selecting the DEFROST power level from not any microwave power in the oven, the microwave power pad, and setting a time, although the light will remain on and the you can defrost food in your microwave. 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. 1.

  • 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 VEN 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 UIDELINES 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. VEN 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 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

    TURBO-BAKE Cooking VEN 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 If you experience arcing, which is when you foods. The microwave power cooks them see blue sparks or hear crackling noises, quickly, whilst the oven, grill or both gives the metal container is unsuitable or you...
  • Page 37 Combination Cooking CONTAINERS TO USE DO NOT use plastic MICROWAVE containers on Combination Programs (unless suitable for combination cooking). Dishes must be able to withstand the heat of the top grill - heat- proof glass e.g. Pyrex® or ceramic are ideal. But do not put dishes on the High Wire Rack directly under the grill, use the Low Rack.
  • Page 38 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. Recipes using foil or metal Non-metallic dishes or items Joints 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 Grill 1 - HIGH which are normally grilled and for reheating Grill 2 - MEDIUM small savoury items. Grill 3 - LOW Do not use this program with less than 200 g (7 oz) of food.
  • Page 41 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, 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 Grill 1-2-3 Micro Power...
  • Page 43 Combination 3. TURBO-BAKE 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. Non-metallic dishes or items of food can Food can also be placed directly onto the be placed directly onto Low Rack on the Metal Tray on the High Wire Rack on the Metal Tray on the Glass Turntable.

  • Page 44: Auto Sensor Programs

    Auto Sensor Programs These features allow you to cook or reheat foods automatically. There is no need to enter the weight, as these programs use a humidity sensor which will automatically select the correct Microwave power level and/or Combination setting and calculate the correct cooking time.
  • Page 45 Auto Sensor Programs Guidelines for Use The Auto Sensor Programs are designed to take the guesswork out of cooking or reheating your 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. 1 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 5 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. Press the potatoes pad twice.
  • Page 48 9 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.
  • Page 49 14 Meat - Sauce To cook raw mince beef based sauce, i.e. Bolognese sauce, and also very finely diced chicken or pork fillet to be cooked in a sauce. Ensure a minimum quantity of 300 ml liquid or sauce. If using a cook-in sauce add equal quantity of water to cook-in sauce.

  • Page 50: Auto Weight Programs

    Auto Weight Cook Programs This feature allows you to cook or reheat two 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 51: Cooking And Reheating Guidelines

    Auto Weight Programs Minimum/Maximum Weights to use on Auto Weight Programs 18 Bake Cake To BAKE cakes from the raw ingredients. A range of medium textured cakes can be cooked. See recipes in baking section, pages 137-146. Use smooth, and preferably seamless, metal cake tins.
  • Page 52 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 conven- ient for you. You are able to pre-program three memory tasks. To set a Memory Program Program the 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. • To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 serv- 30 mins. on MEDIUM power for 4 serv- ings, increase each ingredient listed by ings will become 45 mins.

  • Page 76: Soups And Starters

    Soups and Starters Ingredients Serves 4 25g (1oz) butter 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) bowl 700g (1½ lb) peeled Oven Accessory: glass turntable carrots, sliced 1. Place the butter and onion in a large bowl. Place on glass 700ml (1¼...
  • Page 77 Ingredients 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 potatoes, peeled and 1. Place the oil, onion and garlic in a large bowl. Place on glass chopped turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins.
  • Page 78 Ingredients 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 greased peeled & sliced Oven Accessory: glass turntable + enamel shelf, greased + 25g (1oz) pine nuts wire shelf in upper position 100g (4oz) feta cheese...
  • Page 79 Ingredients 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 but- ter beaten with 1 1.
  • Page 80 Ingredients Serves 4 50g (2oz) butter 1garlic clove, crushed 15ml (1tbsp) dried Dish: small bowl mixed herbs Oven Accessory: shallow dish salt & pepper 8 field mushrooms 1. Put butter, garlic, herbs and seasoning into a bowl. Place on approx 225g (8oz) glass turntable and soften on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 20 secs.

  • Page 81: Fish

    Fish Fish cooks very well by For fish with a strong WHOLE FISH micro wave as it stays odour, eliminate the smell If cooking 2 whole fish moist and the lingering fish after cooking by placing together, they should be smells left in conventional 600 ml (1 pt) of boiling arranged head to tail for...
  • Page 82 Ingredients 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 1. Mix the marinade ingredients together. Pour marinade over 15ml (1tbsp) sherry salmon in dish and leave to marinate for 2-3 hrs in the fridge. 1 garlic clove, crushed 2.
  • Page 83 Ingredients 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 mush- mushrooms and ginger and arrange the fish on the metal tray.
  • Page 84 Ingredients Serves 4 juice of ½ lemon 100g (4oz) fresh pesto sauce Dish: large ovenproof rectangular dish approx. 27 x 23 cm salt and pepper (11”x9”) 4 x 175g (6oz) thick cut Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray haddock or cod fillets 700g (1½...
  • Page 85 Ingredients 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 had- dock fillet 1.
  • Page 86 Ingredients 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 1.

  • Page 87: Fish

    Ingredients 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. juice and rind of 1 Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 lemon...

  • Page 88: Meat And Poultry

    Meat and Poultry Guidelines DEFROSTED JOINTS STANDING TIME If the meat has previously been frozen, Meat and poultry joints require a minimum ensure it is properly thawed before cook- of 15 mins. STANDING TIME. Roast meat ing. Defrosted joints of meat must be is always easier to carve after STANDING allowed to STAND for up to an hour before and the meat will continue to cook during...
  • Page 89 Ingredients 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 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 150g (5oz) pearl barley and cook on SIMMER MICROWAVE for 10 mins stirring 3ml (½tsp) season all...
  • Page 91 Ingredients Serves 4 600g (1lb 5oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts 30ml (2tbsp) lemon juice Dish: shallow dish, baking sheet 32x23cm (12½" x 9") 5ml (1tsp) fresh thyme greased salt and pepper Oven Accessory: wire shelf in lower position 200g (7oz) jar of red pep- pers, drained 150g (5oz) ripe brie 1.
  • Page 92 Ingredients 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 gin- 1. Place the cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, garam masala, chilli, ginger, garlic, almonds, yoghurt and coconut into a non metal- 1 garlic clove, crushed lic bowl.
  • Page 93 Ingredients 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 300 ml (½ pt) milk tray 225g (8oz) cooked chicken, chopped 100g (4oz) ham, 1.
  • Page 94 Ingredients 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, Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal chopped tray 2 carrots, chopped 25g (1oz) butter 1.
  • Page 95 Ingredients 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 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. Toss meat in the flour. Combine all ingredients except the chopped tomatoes soured cream in casserole dish.
  • Page 97 Ingredients 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, 1.
  • Page 98 Ingredients Serves 4 10ml (¾tbsp) ground gin- 3ml (½tsp) coarsely Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole with lid ground black pepper Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 8ml (1½tsp) ground cin- namon 10ml (¾tbsp) turmeric 1. Put spices into bowl and mix well. 15 ml (1tbsp) paprika 2.
  • Page 99 Ingredients 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 150g (5oz) orange mar- tray malade preferably shred less or fine shred...
  • Page 100 Ingredients 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 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 225g (8oz) mushrooms lower position followed by wire shelf in lower position. 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped 1.
  • Page 102 Ingredients 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 1 medium onion, tray chopped 350g (12oz) fresh lamb 1.
  • Page 103 Ingredients 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. Coat the pork in the seasoned paprika flour and add to the 250ml (9fl.oz) stock onion.

  • Page 104: Vegetables/Vegetarian

    Vegetables and Vegetarian • Root vegetables. i.e. • Cabbage should be • If cooking potatoes with carrots, swede, should shredded and cooked other vegetables, only be cut into slices, strips by power and time. cook with other ROOT or cubes. •...
  • Page 105 Ingredients 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 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, 1. Place potatoes in dish with 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover, place coriander and on glass turntable and cook on AUTO POTATOES BOILED garam masala...
  • Page 107 Ingredients 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 mustard tray 300 ml (½pt) milk seasoning to taste 1. Place cauliflower florets in a shallow dish. Add 45ml (3 tbsp) Topping: water, cover and place on glass turntable.
  • Page 108 Ingredients Serves 4 3 red and 3 yellow peppers 15ml (1tbsp) oil Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) ovenproof dish 2 cloves garlic, crushed Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal 1 bunch spring onions tray sliced thinly 100g (4oz) long grain rice 1.
  • Page 109 Ingredients Serves 4-6 1 red onion, cut into strips 2 red peppers, deseeded Dish: Large ovenproof dish and cubed Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal 1 aubergine, cubed tray 2 courgettes, cubed 350g (12oz) sweet 1. Toss the prepared vegetables with the garlic and oil. Place in potato, peeled and cubed dish on low wire rack and cook on COMBINATION: TURBO- 4 garlic cloves, whole...
  • Page 110 Ingredients Serves 4 15 ml (1tbsp) olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped Dish: large bowl, 25cm (10”) shallow ovenproof dish 2 celery sticks, chopped Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal 3 medium carrots, diced tray 400g (14oz) can chopped tomatoes 450 ml (¾...
  • Page 111 Ingredients Serves 4 200g (7oz) can chopped tomatoes 10 ml (2tsp) tomato Dish: large bowl, shallow ovenproof dish, round baking puree sheet 700g (1½ lb) mixed Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal vegetables e.g. sweet tray potato, red pepper, leeks, aubergine, 1.
  • Page 112 Ingredients Serves 4 200g (8oz) mushrooms, finely chopped 100g (4oz) onion, finely Dish: large bowl chopped Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray on high wire 1 garlic clove, crushed rack 25g (1oz) butter 125g (5oz) fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs 1. Place mushrooms, onion, garlic and butter in a bowl on the 150g (5oz) fresh glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5mins.
  • Page 113 Ingredients Serves 4 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 sticks of celery, finely Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) dish chopped Oven Accessory: glass turntable 15 ml (1tbsp) olive oil 350g (12oz) sliced mushrooms 1. Place the onion and celery in dish with the oil. Place on glass 300 ml (½...

  • Page 114: Pasta, Rice & Beans

    Pasta, Rice and Beans Ingredients Serves 4 225g (8oz) mixed dried pasta i.e. twists, shells 1 litre (1¾pt) boiling Dish: bowl, jug, 3 litre (6 pt) casserole dish water Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal 15 ml (1tbsp) oil tray 3 ml (½tsp) salt 25g (1oz) butter...
  • Page 115 Ingredients Serves 4 350g (12oz) dried pasta like penne 15 ml (1tbsp) oil Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) bowl + large ovenproof dish 3ml (½tsp) salt Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal 2 red peppers, cut into tray chunks 2 red onions, cut into...
  • Page 116 Ingredients Serves 4 25g (1oz) dried porcini, 1 litre (1½ pints) hot chicken or vegetable Dish: small bowl, large bowl stock 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 2.
  • Page 117 Ingredients 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 & 1. Place the onion and oil in the casserole. Place on glass chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins.
  • Page 118 Ingredients Serves 4 25g (1oz) butter 25g (1oz) flour 150ml (¼pt) milk Dish: jug, 15 cm (6") soufflé dish 3 eggs, separated Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray salt and pepper 75g (3oz) cheese, grated 1. Place butter in a jug on glass turntable and melt on HIGH MICROWAVE for 30 secs.
  • Page 119 Ingredients Serves 2 4 slices bread, buttered 5 ml (1tsp) Dijon mustard 2 slices smoked ham Dish: 3 litre (6pt) large casserole with lid 100g (4oz) sliced cheese Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray on high wire rack 1. Pre-heat grill on GRILL 1. 2.
  • Page 120 Ingredients Serves 4 200g (7oz) quick cooking macaroni 40g (1½oz) butter Dish: large dish, jug 1 small onion, finely Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal chopped tray 100g (4oz) bacon, chopped 40g (1½ oz) flour 1. Cook macaroni in 550 ml (1 pt) boiling water. Cover, place on 600ml (1pt) milk glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5-6 mins.
  • Page 121 Ingredients 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 ”) sun-dried tomato puree Oven Accessory: enamel shelf in lower position + wire shelf 2 medium sized in upper position tomatoes, peeled,...

  • Page 122: Sauces

    Sauces CONTAINER SIZE STIRRING – IMPORTANT POWER LEVEL Always use a container or Most sauces require HIGH Sauces/gravy should be jug at least twice the capac- Power for cooking. Sauces thoroughly stirred before, ity of the sauce, to avoid containing eggs should be during and after cooking, boiling over.
  • Page 123 Ingredients 3 egg yolks 30 ml (2tbsp) white wine vinegar Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug 150g (5oz) chilled, Oven Accessory: glass turntable unsalted butter, cut into cubes pepper 1. Place egg yolks and vinegar in a jug. Beat well. 2.
  • Page 124 Ingredients 2 eggs 50g (2oz) caster sugar 300ml (½pt) milk Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug 5ml (1tsp) vanilla Oven Accessory: glass turntable essence 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 Ingredients 150g (5oz) soft muscovado sugar 75ml (3fl.oz) double Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug cream Oven Accessory: glass turntable 75g (3oz) butter 1. Put all ingredients in a large bowl. Place on base and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 1 min. 2.

  • Page 126: Pastry

    Pastry Ingredients 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 Serves 4 350g (12oz) lean minced steak 1 medium onion, Dish: large casserole and lid, 20 cm (8") pie plate chopped Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 450ml (¾ pt) hot beef stock 15ml (1tbsp) tomato 1. Combine all filling ingredients except thickening in casserole puree dish.
  • Page 128 Ingredients 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 150g (5oz) stilton tray 400g (14oz) cooked chicken, cubed 1.
  • Page 129 Ingredients Serves 4-6 1 small potato, thinly sliced 200g (7oz) puff pastry Dish: shallow dish 1 small onion, sliced Oven Accessory: enamel shelf, greased in lower position small apple, peeled, cored and sliced 1. Place potato in a shallow dish with 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover, salt and pepper to taste place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 75g (3oz) cheese, grated...
  • Page 130 Ingredients 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. Roll out pastry to approx. 23 x 32 cm (9" x 13"). 2.
  • Page 131 Ingredients Serves 4 600g (1lb 5oz) dessert apples- granny Smith’s, cored, peeled and Dish: enamel shelf, greased roughly 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, 2.

  • Page 132: Puddings And Desserts

    Puddings and Desserts Ingredients Serves 4 100g (4oz) pudding rice 1 litre (1¾ pts) milk 50g (2oz) caster sugar Dish: large oval casserole, greased 2ml (¼ tsp) grated Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal nutmeg tray 1.
  • Page 133 Ingredients Serves 4 15 ml (1tbsp) brown sugar small can of pineapple Dish: 20 cm (8") round dish, lightly greased slices, drained Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal 4 glace cherries, halved tray 100g (4oz) margarine 100g (4oz) caster sugar 1.
  • Page 134 Ingredients 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 1.
  • Page 135 Ingredients 6 slices of bread, buttered and cut into triangles Dish: jug, 20 x 25 cm (8" x 10") oblong, greased dish 75g (3oz) mixed dried Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray fruit 450ml (¾pt) milk 3 eggs 25g (1oz) caster sugar 1.
  • Page 136 Ingredients 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. Core the apples and cut in half horizontally. 3.
  • Page 137 Ingredients Serves 4 700g (1 lb) fresh fruit, ½ prepared (e.g. apples, plums, rhubarb, Dish: suitable sized, heatproof dish gooseberries, blackcur- Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low rack on metal tray rants) sugar to taste Crumble Topping: 1. Layer prepared fruit in the dish. Add sugar to taste, depending 75 g ( 3 oz) butter on the sharpness of the fruit.
  • Page 138 Ingredients Serves 6-8 1 carrot, peeled and grated 1 orange, juice and Dish: 1.3 litre (2½ pt) pudding basin lightly greased grated rind of Oven Accessory: glass turntable 400g (14oz) mixed dried fruit 45 ml (3tbsp) brandy 15 ml (1tbsp) black 1.

  • Page 139: Baking

    Baking Guidlines 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. COMBINATION COOKING.
  • Page 140 Ingredients 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 175g (6oz) self-raising in upper position flour 1.
  • Page 141 Ingredients 225g (8oz) plain flour pinch salt 10 ml (2tsp) ground Dish: 18 cm (7") square tin lined with 2 strips of greaseproof ginger paper to form a cross shape. 10 ml (2tsp) baking Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray powder 3 ml (½tsp) bicarbonate of soda...
  • Page 142 Ingredients 3 medium eggs, beaten 125g (4½oz) caster sugar Dish: Swiss roll tin 33 x 23 cm (13”x 9”), greased and lined 125g (4½oz) plain flour with baking parchment Filling Oven Accessory: wire shelf in lower position jam or cream icing sugar to dredge 1.
  • Page 143 Ingredients 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. Cream together butter, lemon rind, cream cheese and sugar 100g (4oz) plain flour until light and fluffy.
  • Page 144 Ingredients 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 1. Peel the banana and mash until smooth with the vanilla flour flavouring.
  • Page 145 Ingredients 175g (6oz) soft margarine 175g (6oz) caster sugar Dish: 18 cm (7") round cake tin, greased and lined 3 eggs, beaten Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 200g (7oz) self raising flour 3ml (½tsp) salt 1. Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually 5ml (1tsp) mixed spice beat in the eggs.
  • Page 146 ngredients 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 Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray self raising flour 100g (4 oz) self raising flour 1.
  • Page 147 Ingredients 250g (9oz) plain chocolate 250g (9oz) unsalted Dish: bowl, 30 x 20 x 3.5 cm (12"x 8" x 1½") tin lined with butter lightly buttered greaseproof paper 175g (6oz) plain flour Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 5ml (1tsp) baking powder 300g (11oz) caster sugar 4 large eggs, lightly 1.
  • Page 148 Ingredients 250g (9oz) butter 275g (10oz) golden syrup 75g (3oz) light Dish: bowl, 30 x 20 x 3.5 cm (12"x 8"x ½") tin lined with muscovado sugar lightly buttered greaseproof paper 425g (15oz) porridge Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal oats tray 1.

  • Page 149: Preserves

    Preserves STERILIZING JARS COVERING Jam jars can be sterilized by microwave Do not cover preserves whilst cooking, ready for your jams. Half fill with water and apart from if recommended in the recipe. heat them on HIGH power until water boils (approx.
  • Page 150 Ingredients 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 45ml (3tbsp) olive oil 4 large red onions halved and thinly sliced Dish: large bowl 50g (2oz) Demerara Oven Accessory: glass turntable sugar 100g (4oz) sultanas 300ml (½ pint) red wine 1. Put oil in bowl with onions. Place on glass turntable and cook 125ml (4fl.oz) red wine on 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 indi- vidual slices or items from the freezer as required. Ingredients Makes 2 loaves or 12 rolls 450g (1lb) strong bread flour 1 sachet dried yeast...
  • Page 153 Ingredients 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 15ml (1tbsp) olive oil 1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar and salt. 300 ml (½pt) warm water 2.

  • Page 154: Bread

    Ingredients 250g (9oz) strong bread flour 5ml (1tsp) sachet dried Dish: bowl yeast Oven Accessory: baking tray greased, wire shelf in lower 3 ml (½tsp) salt position 10ml (2tsp) olive oil 150ml (¼ pt) warm water Topping 1 red onion, cut into rings 1.

  • 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 Panasonic’s 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: 230-240 V 50 Hz Operating Frequency: 2,450 MHz Input Power: Max 2870 W Microwave 1220 W Grill 1560 W Convection 1350 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 Adapting Recipes ............51 Apples, baked, poached and stewed .
  • Page 158 Index Fruity Cream Cheesecake ..........141 Gingerbread .
  • Page 159 Index Eggs poached/scrambled ..........62 Fan motor operation .
  • Page 160 Index Lemon Curd ............149 Lentils.
  • Page 161 Index Soft Fruit Jam ............147 Tomato Chutney.
  • Page 162 Index Mushroom Pâte ............78 Onion and Feta Chese Tartlets .
  • Page 164 CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE 08705 357357 For service or spares. Or order spares direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk For COOKERY ADVICE call: 01344 862108 Home Economists will provide friendly guidance on queries relating to recipes and E00037P01BP cooking in your microwave.

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