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- Page 1 Microwave For Models: T553 T523 Cookery Book T543 & Operating Instructions...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Welcome to Panasonic Microwave Cooking Dear Owner, CONTENTS Safety Information Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven. Unpacking your oven Even if this is not your first microwave oven, do please read the opening Care and Cleaning chapters of this cookbook to achieve perfect results every time. -
Page 3: Safety Information
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. local Panasonic Dealer. When this oven is installed it should be easy to isolate the appliance from the electricity supply by pulling out the plug or operating a circuit HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE breaker. -
Page 4: Unpacking Your Oven
Unpacking your oven Placement of your oven 1. Examine Your Oven 1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface 850mm above floor Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven level. For proper operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow. for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in i.e. -
Page 5: Care And Cleaning
4. Selected Spares and Accessories Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs These may be ordered direct; on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or to door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any by telephoning the Customer Care Centre 08705 357357. Most other part of the oven. -
Page 6: Parts Of Your Oven
Parts of Your Oven 1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass 6. The Glass Turntable can rotate in either direction. The maximum Turntable in place. weight that can be placed on the turntable is 4 Kg (8 lb 14 oz) (this includes total weight of food and dish). -
Page 7: Important Information
Important Information – Read Carefully Safety 4. Boiled Eggs. Eggs in their shell and whole hard- If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. boiled eggs should not be heated in Disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or the microwave ovens since they may circuit breaker panel. - Page 8 Important Information – Read Carefully 9. Meat Thermometer. 13. Keeping Your Oven Clean. Use a meat thermometer to check the It is essential for the safe operation of degree of cooking of roasts and poultry the oven that it is wiped out regularly. only when meat has been removed from Use warm soapy water, squeeze the the microwave.
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Page 9: Microwaving Principles
Microwaving Principles IMPORTANT NOTES Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food The dish used to cook or reheat the since early experiments with RADAR in World War II. Microwaves are food will get warm during cooking, as present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and from manmade the heat conducts from the food. -
Page 10: General Guidelines
General Guidelines PIERCING The skin or membrane on some foods will cause steam to build up during cooking. These STANDING TIME foods must be pierced or a strip of skin should be peeled off before cooking to allow the steam to escape. -
Page 11: Shape
DISH SIZE QUANTITY SPACING SHAPE Follow the dish sizes given in the Small quantities cook faster than Foods cook more quickly and Even shapes cook evenly. Food recipes, as these affect the large quantities, also small evenly if spaced apart. NEVER cooks better by microwave when cooking and reheating times. -
Page 12: 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 When unsure that a cooking container Result is suitable for use in your microwave, If the dish is suitable for microwaving, it check by the following test: will remain cool, whilst the water in the jug will begin to feel warm. - Page 13 PLASTIC CLING FILM Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use. Only use Tupperware Microwave ® containers if they are designed for microwave use. Do not use Melamine – although it cling film can is heat resistant it absorbs be used for microwave energy and ✘...
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Page 14: Control Panels
Control Panels NN-T553/NN-T523* NN-T543 Display Window Time Pads Auto Weight Microwave Programs Auto Weight Defrost Programs Microwave Power Setting Turbo reheat Delay/Stand Pad: AUTO REHEAT This can be used to delay a cooking program for up to 9 hrs curry 99 mins., or used to time or for AUTO REHEAT standing (non-cooking) time. -
Page 15: 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. NN-T543 NN-T553/NN-T523* Press Clock Pad Set clock as a 12hr clock. Set time using time pads. Press clock pad again. -
Page 16: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock Example of how to set 11.25pm Press once Press once Clock Clock Press twice Press 5 times Press Clock Pad Press Time Pads Press Clock Pad ● ● ● “SET TIME” will appear in the display window, Enter time of day by pressing Time Pads. - Page 17 Turbo Reheat This will provide an added boost of microwave power up to 1000 watts, for the initial part of the cooking time, when reheating foods e.g. soup, baked beans. TURBO REHEAT Start 1000W ● ● Press the Pad. ● Press Start.
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Page 18: Auto Weight Defrost
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting ACCESSORY TO USE: When using your oven, the glass turntable Foods reheated or cooked by provided must always be in position. MICROWAVE are normally covered with a lid or cling film, unless otherwise stated. DO NOT place food directly onto the turntable except in the case of Jacket Potatoes or Auto Program Jacket Potatoes. -
Page 19: Auto Weight Defrost Programs
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 17). -
Page 20: Defrosting Guidelines
Defrosting Guidelines By selecting the DEFROST power level, standing stages there is not any TIPS 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 1 Check foods during your microwave. - Page 21 Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & Time The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting. Meat Defrosting Time Method...
- Page 22 Auto Weight Reheat / Cook Programs NN-T553/NN-T523/NN-T543 This feature allows you to cook or reheat foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the Microwave power level and 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. The NN-T553/NN-T523 has eight programs and the NN-T543 six programs.
- Page 23 Auto Weight Cook Programs for NN-T553 / NN-T523 Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Place food off centre, unless stated otherwise. curry chinese 2 Chinese style 1 Curry This program is for reheating a chilled This program is for reheating a chilled curry convenience meal that can be chinese style convenience meal that can...
- Page 24 Auto Weight Reheat / Cook Programs NN-T543 Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Place food off centre, unless otherwise stated. curry chinese 2 Chinese style 1 Curry This program is for reheating a chilled This program is for reheating a chilled curry convenience meal that can be chinese style convenience meal that can stirred.
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Page 25: Reheating Guidelines
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be brought MINCE PIES - CAUTION back to serving temperature in just minutes and will taste freshly cooked and NOT REMEMBER even if the pastry is cold leftover. -
Page 26: Reheating Charts
Reheating Charts The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size etc. The IEC (60705) power HEATING CATEGORY output (watts)* Your oven is Heating Category E and this is displayed on the front of 900W your oven door. - Page 27 Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Quantity Level Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines CANNED PUDDINGS Creamed Rice 425 g HIGH 2 mins. - 2 mins. 30 secs. 624g HIGH 3 mins. Place in a microwave safe bowl on turntable. Cover. Custard 425g HIGH 2 mins.
- Page 28 Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Quantity Level Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines PASTA Cooked Spaghetti 100 g HIGH 1 min. Macaroni Cheese 225 g HIGH 3 mins. Place in a microwaveable safe dish on turntable. Cover. 1 kg HIGH 8 mins. PASTRY PRODUCTS - PRECOOKED - N.B.
- Page 29 Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Quantity Level Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines PUDDINGS AND DESSERTS N.B. Transfer food from foil containers to a similar sized microwave safe dish Pancakes, filled HIGH 45-60 secs. HIGH 1 min. 30 secs. Place in a microwaveable safe dish on turntable. Cover. Rice Pudding 500 g HIGH...
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Page 30: Cooking Charts
Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Approx. Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines BACON – from raw Rashers 200 g (8) HIGH Place on microwave safe rack or plate on turntable or 45 secs per rasher. and cover with kitchen towel to minimise splatter. Steaks 210 g (4) HIGH... - Page 31 Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Approx. Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines EGGS – Poached. Water 45 ml HIGH 50 secs. • Place in a small bowl and heat for 1st cooking time. MEDIUM 30 secs. • Add egg (medium sized). Water 90 ml HIGH...
- Page 32 Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Approx. Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines LAMB – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 39. Chops, cutlets 425 g (4) MEDIUM Place in microwave safe dish or rack on turntable. Cover. Chops, loin 600 g (4) MEDIUM...
- Page 33 Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Approx. Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines RICE – Place in a large microwave safe bowl. Easycook Brown 250 g HIGH 15-17 Long Grain White 250 g MEDIUM Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water. Cover. Long Grain Brown 250 g MEDIUM...
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Page 34: Cooking Charts
Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Approx. Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines FRESH VEGETABLES – Place in shallow microwave safe dish. Peas 450 g HIGH Potatoes – boiled 450 g HIGH Potatoes – par-boiled 450 g HIGH Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) water. Cover. Potatoes –... -
Page 35: Decreasing Recipes
Increasing and Decreasing Recipes INCREASING RECIPES for 4 servings will become 40 mins. on MEDIUM power for 6 servings. • To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, increase each ingredient listed by half. To double the quantity, simply double every •... -
Page 36: Soups And Starters
Soups and Starters Garlic Mushrooms with Herbs ngredients Serves 4 8 field mushrooms, approx. 150 g (5 oz) total weight 50 g (2 oz) butter Dish: large flan dish 60 ml (4 tbsp) chopped mixed herbs 1. Arrange the mushrooms in a large flan dish. Dot with butter and sprinkle with the herbs 1 garlic clove, crushed and garlic. -
Page 37: Fish
Fish WHOLE FISH Fish cooks very well by microwave as it For fish with a strong odour, eliminate the If cooking 2 whole fish together, they should stays moist and the lingering fish smells left smell after cooking by placing 600 ml (1 pt) be arranged head to tail for even cooking. - Page 38 Salmon and Vegetable Mornay ngredients Serves 4 100 g (4 oz) broccoli 100 g (4 oz) cauliflower 1 medium red pepper, diced Dish: 20 x 25 cm (8” x 10”) dish 198 g (7 oz) can salmon, drained 1. Break broccoli and cauliflower into florets, add red pepper and 2 tbsp water. Cover and 25 g (1 oz) butter cook on HIGH power for 5 mins.
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Page 39: Fish
Plaice Provencal ngredients Serves 4 25 g (1 oz) butter 2 onions, peeled and quartered 1 clove of garlic, crushed Dish: large shallow rectangular dish 2 courgettes, sliced 1. Place the butter, onions and garlic in a large bowl. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 1 yellow pepper, sliced 2 mins. -
Page 40: Meat And Poultry
Meat and Poultry Guidelines DEFROSTED JOINTS STANDING TIME TURNING If the meat has previously been frozen, Meat and poultry require a minimum of Joints and poultry should be turned over ensure it is properly thawed before cooking 15 mins. STANDING TIME wrapped in halfway through cooking. - Page 41 Bolognese Sauce ngredients Serves 4 1 onion, diced 1 clove of garlic, crushed 1 green pepper, diced Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) casserole dish 30 ml (2 tbsp) oil 1. Mix onion, garlic, pepper and oil in a bowl. Cook on HIGH power for 2 mins. or until the 100 g (4 oz) mushrooms, sliced onion is soft.
- Page 42 Belgian Beef Casserole ngredients Serves 4 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) braising steak, cubed 2 large onions, sliced thinly 1 clove garlic, crushed Dish: large casserole with lid 30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned flour 1. Combine all the casserole ingredients in dish. Cover with lid and cook on HIGH power for 15 ml (1 tbsp) brown sugar 10 mins.
- Page 43 Paprika Pork Casserole ngredients Serves 4 15 ml (1 tbsp) sunflower oil 450 g (1 lb) pork, cubed 1 onion, sliced Dish: large casserole 1 clove garlic, crushed 1. Place all the ingredients except the cornflour and crème frâiche in a large bowl. Cover and 1 green pepper, deseeded and cut into strips cook on HIGH power for 10 mins.
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Page 44: Pasta And Rice
Pasta and Rice Pesto Spaghetti ngredients Serves 4 275 g (10 oz) spaghetti 400 g (14 oz) new potatoes, cubed 225 g (8 oz) green beans, halved Dish: large casserole 120 g (4 oz) tub fresh pesto 1. Place spaghetti in a large bowl, add 1 litre (1 pt) of boiling water, cover and cook on HIGH olive oil, for drizzling power for 8-9 mins. - Page 45 Fruity Chicken Risotto ngredients Serves 4 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cm ( ”) fresh root ginger, peeled and 3 ⁄ Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole chopped 1. Place the oil, onion and ginger in a large bowl, cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins. or 10 ml (2 tsp) cumin seeds until softened.
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Page 46: Cheese And Egg Dishes
Cheese and Egg Dishes PIERCING QUICHES BOILED EGGS IN SHELLS Always pierce egg yolk and white to stop Always cook quiches on SIMMER power to Never attempt to cook a boiled egg by them exploding when poaching or frying in a avoid curdling the egg filling. - Page 47 Quiche Lorraine ngredients Serves 4 225 g (8 oz) shortcrust pastry 1 medium onion, chopped 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil Dish: 20 cm (8”) flan dish 6 streaky bacon rashers, 1. Roll out pastry and use to line the flan dish. Prick base of pastry with a fork, chill for or 100 g (4 oz) ham cut into strips 15 mins.
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Page 48: Vegetables/Vegetarian
Vegetables and Vegetarian • Root vegetables. i.e. carrots, swede, • Cabbage should be shredded and • If cooking potatoes with other vegetables, should be cut into slices, strips or cubes. cooked by power and time. only cook with other ROOT vegetables. •... - Page 49 Ratatouille ngredients Serves 4 1 aubergine, sliced 5 ml (1 tsp) salt 1 courgette, sliced Dish: 20 cm (8”) casserole 1 onion, sliced 1. In a colander sprinkle aubergine slices with salt and leave for 30 mins. to remove bitter 1 green pepper, trimmed and sliced juices.
- Page 50 Stuffed Sweet Potatoes ngredients Serves 4 2 medium sweet potatoes 1 large tomato, sliced 50 g (2 oz) spicy sausage, sliced Dish: shallow heatproof dish 30 ml (2 tbsp) coriander, chopped 1. Wash and prick the potato skins. Cook on the Jacket Potato program. 75 g (3 oz) cheddar cheese, grated salt and pepper 2.
- Page 51 Vegetable Enchiladas ngredients Serves 4 Tomato Sauce: 1 ⁄ green pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped Dish: 20 x 25cm (8 x 10”) shallow dish 1 clove garlic, crushed 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 1. Combine the green pepper, onion, garlic and oil in a bowl. Cover and cook on HIGH power 397 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes for 3-5 mins.
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Page 52: Puddings And Desserts
Puddings and Desserts Almond Eve’s Pudding ngredients Serves 4 385 g (13 oz) can apple slices 100 g (4 oz) margarine 100 g (4 oz) light muscovado sugar Dish: 22 cm (8 ”) Pyrex® or microwave safe dish 2 eggs 1. - Page 53 Lemon Brûleé ngredients Serves 4 2 lemons 500 ml (18 fl oz.) full fat milk 1 cinnamon stick Dish: 4 individual heatproof ramekins grated nutmeg 1. Place the grated rind of the lemons with the milk, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large jug and 4 medium egg yolks cook on HIGH power for 4 mins.
- Page 54 Chocolate Risotto Indulgence ngredients Serves 4-6 1 ⁄ 30 g (1 oz) unsalted butter 1 ⁄ 125 g (4 oz) arborio rice 600 ml (1 pint) milk Dish: Large bowl 50 g (2 oz) granulated sugar 1. Place butter in the bowl, cook on HIGH power for 1 min. to melt. 50 g (2 oz) fine plain Continental chocolate, broken into pieces 2.
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Page 55: Sauces
Sauces CONTAINER SIZE STIRRING – IMPORTANT POWER LEVEL Always use a container or jug at least twice Most sauces require HIGH Power for Sauces/gravy should be thoroughly stirred the capacity of the sauce, to avoid boiling cooking. Sauces containing eggs should be before, during and after cooking, to avoid over. -
Page 56: Baking
Baking Guidelines DISH SHAPE CONSISTENCY MIXING/BEATING Ring moulds are ideal for baking cakes in, Generally cakes to be cooked by microwave Cakes cooked by microwave need to be well especially dense cakes. They help prevent should have a softer consistency than those mixed, but not over beaten. - Page 57 Chewy Flapjacks ngredients Makes: 8 slices 75 g (3 oz) butter or margarine 30 ml (2 tbsp) golden syrup 75 g (3 oz) light brown sugar Dish: 20 cm (8”) round flan dish 150 g (5 oz) porridge oats 1. Place butter, syrup and sugar in a bowl and cook on HIGH power for 1-2 mins. or until 50 g (2 oz) raisins melted.
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Page 58: Preserves
Preserves STERILIZING JARS DISH SIZE WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE TO STERILIZE Always use a very large pyrex bowl. DO NOT Jam jars can be sterilized by microwave BABIES’ BOTTLES. attempt to use jam pans or saucepans in your ready for your jams. - Page 59 Plum Jam ngredients Makes approx. 2-2 lbs jam 675 g (1 lb) plums or damsons 200 ml (7 fl. oz) water Dish: large bowl 675 g (1 lb) sugar 1. Prick the plums and place in a large bowl with the water. Cook on HIGH power for 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice 5-10 mins.
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Page 60: Technical Specification
This interference is In case of fitting into an oven similar to the interference caused by housing, please use Panasonic’s small appliances such as mixers, Trim Kit vacuums, hair dryers, etc. It does not NN-TKV63WBBP - white indicate a problem with your oven. -
Page 61: Index
Index reheating..................6, 26 Cleaning your Microwave ..............4 Cling Film..................9, 12 Adapting Recipes................34 Clock, setting the time ...............15 Apples, poached/stewed..............30 Containers to use................. 11-12 Arcing....................7 Control Panels .................. 13 Auto weight cooking ..............21-23 Cooking Charts................29-33 Auto weight defrosting .............. - Page 62 Plum Jam ..................58 Red onion Chutney ................58 Kedgeree ..................43 Tomato Chutney ................58 Pulses, cooking ................29 Puddings and Desserts Almond Eve’s Pudding ..............51 Lamb Baked Apples ................52 guidelines ..................39 Chocolate Risotto Indulgence ............53 cooking charts ................31 Christmas Pudding ................
- Page 63 – 150ml ☎ – 300ml COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108 – 450ml Customer Care Centre 08705 357357 – 600ml Selected Spares and Accessories: – 1 litre Order direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Care Centre number above.
- Page 64 PHONE OUR CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE 08705 357357 For service or spares. Or order spares direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk For COOKERY ADVICE call: F00035Q30BP 01344 862108 Monday - Friday 9:30 - 5 pm Home Economists will provide friendly guidance on queries relating to recipes and cooking in your microwave.