CHAOS DEFROST MICROWAVE, GRILL AND CONVECTION Cookery Book and Operating Instructions For Models: NNCT857 NNCT867 NNCT878 Standard Conversion Chart Weight 1/ ­ 2oz 1oz ­ 2oz ­ 3oz ­ 4oz ­ 5oz ­ 6oz ­ 7oz ­ 8oz ­ 9oz ­ 10oz ­ 11oz ­ 12oz ­ 13oz ­ 14oz ­ 15oz ­ 1lb/16oz ­ 15g 25g 50g 75g 100g 150g 175g 200g 225g 250g 275g 300g 350g 375g 400g 425g 450g When using recipes in this book always follow metric or imperial measurements. Do not combine the two. In some recipes the conversions are not a direct equivalent due to recipe result. Important Notice 1000W E Microwave symbol The IEC (60705) power output (watts) The heating category for small packs of food Your oven is rated 1000 Watts (IEC). When using other cookbooks remember to adjust cooking times accordingly. The symbol above, which is displayed on your oven door, indicates the heating category for your oven when cooking or reheating convenience foods. Your oven is rated `E', which is very efficient. It is therefore very important that you refer carefully to the packet instructions on convenience foods. Some packet instructions only display information for B or D rated ovens. We therefore provide additional guidelines for reheating on pages 52-58 of this book. ALWAYS check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening the door and after checking the progress of the foods press START to continue the cooking time. Capacity 1/ 2tsp 1tsp 1tbsp 1/ 1/ 3/ 4pt 2pt 4pt 1pt 13/4pt ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ 3ml 5ml 15ml 150ml 300ml 450ml 600ml 1 litre Failure to follow the instructions given in this Cookbook and Operating Instructions, may affect the recipe result and in some instances may be dangerous. Customer Care Centre ¤ COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108 08705 357357 Selected Spares and Accessories: Order direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Care Centre number above. 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. This technology has been in use with microwave ovens in Japan for many years, improving the cooking performance of the oven. It also means that you benefit from having more space inside your oven, without taking up more room on your work surface. Microwaves leave most foods tastier and leave you with less washing up, but don't expect to become a perfect microwave cook overnight ­ some of the methods are very different to those used in conventional cooking. At our Test and Development Kitchens, Home Economists program the ovens especially for the UK market. The recipes are tested many times to ensure you achieve successful results at home. We hope you enjoy using your new oven but should you require any further help or explanation, phone our COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108 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. Willoughby Road Bracknell Berks RG12 8FP When writing, please be sure to state your model number and daytime telephone number. CONTENTS Safety Information Before using your oven Care and Cleaning Parts of your oven Important Information Microwaving Principles General Guidelines Containers to use Control Panels Operating Instructions · Setting the Clock · Microwaving/defrosting · Timer · Grilling · Convection cooking · Turbo-Bake cooking · Combination Cooking Auto Sensor/Sensor Combination Programs 2-3 4 5 6-7 8-10 11 12-13 14-15 16 17-41 18 18-24 25 26-27 28-31 32-33 34-41 42-47 Auto Weight Programs Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Reheating Charts Cooking Charts Adapting Recipes 48-49 50-51 52-58 59-72 73 74-78 79-85 86-101 102-111 112-115 116-119 120-123 124-129 130-136 137-146 147-149 150-152 153 154 RECIPES Soups and Starters Fish Meat and Poultry Vegetables/Vegetarian Pasta, Rice & Beans Cheese and Egg Dishes Sauces Pastry Puddings and Desserts Baking Preserves Bread Building-in Your Oven Technical Specification 1 Important safety instructions please read carefully and keep for future reference This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it is the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse. Voltage & Power The voltage used must be the same as specified on this microwave oven. Using a higher voltage than that which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing damage. As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured GREEN-ANDYELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. 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 breaker. Do not immerse cord, plug or oven in water. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or work top. Do not plug your oven in via an extension cable as this can be dangerous. It is important to plug the oven directly into a wall socket. The back of the appliance heats up during use. Do not allow the cord to be in contact with the back of the appliance or cabinet surface. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY AND AN APPROPRIATE ONE FITTED. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET. If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown opposite. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician (For U.K. Models only). WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green-and-yellow: Earth, Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. 2 Caution: Hot surfaces 1. Hot Surfaces Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door, will get hot during CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILLING. Use care when opening or closing door and when inserting or removing food and accessories. The oven has a heater situated in the top of the oven. After using the CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILL functions the roof and walls will be very hot. 2. Children should be kept away from the oven at all times and should only be allowed to operate the oven under supervision. Ensure that children do not touch the hot outer casing after operation of the oven. WARNING: When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated. # Unpacking your oven Placement of your oven This oven is intended for countertop or built-in use only. It is not intended for use inside a cabinet or cupboard. Refer to building in your oven on page 153. 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. 1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface 850mm above floor level. For proper operation, the 6" oven must have sufficient air flow, i.e. 5cm/2" at one side, the 2" other being open; 15cm/6" clear over the top; 10cm/4" at the rear. 2. Do not place the microwave oven on a shelf directly above a gas or electric hob. This may be a safety hazard and the oven may be damaged. 2. Guarantee Your receipt is your guarantee, please keep safely. 3. Cord If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. N.B. The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas. If these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer. 3. Do not block air vents on the rear and bottom or top of the cabinet. Do not place any articles on the top of the oven over the vents. If air vents are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat. If the oven overheats, a thermal safety device will turn the oven off. The oven will remain inoperable with blank display until it has cooled. 4. Do not use outdoors. open 4" # 3 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. 2. The oven has an element situated in the top of the oven. After using the CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILL function, this surface will be very hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching the heating elements inside the oven. N.B. After cooking by these modes, the oven accessories will be very hot. 3. The accessible parts may become hot when the convection oven or grill is in use. 4. Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use. Ensure that children do not touch the hot outer casing after operation of the oven. 5. This oven is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the oven by a person respons ible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. 6. Storage of Accessories Do not store any objects other than oven accessories inside the oven in case it is accidentally turned on. In case of electronic failure, oven can only be turned off at wall socket. 7. Before Use Before using CONVECTION, COMBINATION or GRILL function for the first time operate the oven without food and accessories (including glass turntable and roller ring) on CONVECTION 250 °C for 5 mins. This will allow the oil that is used for rust protection to be burned off. This is the only time that the oven is operated empty. CAUTION: Grill element and oven will be hot. DO NOT OPERATE THE OVEN EMPTY. (Apart from in point 7 above). The appliance must not be operated by Microwave or Combination WITHOUT FOOD IN THE OVEN (Apart from when preheating COMBINATION, GRILL and MICROWAVE). Operation when empty will damage the appliance. 4 Care & Cleaning of your Microwave Oven IMPORTANToperation of the oven that it is kept clean, and wiped out It is essential for the safe 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. 1. Switch the oven off before cleaning and unplug at socket if possible. 2. Keep the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal areas clean. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, door seals and door seal areas wipe off with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if they get very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended. 3. The grill in the oven has a self-clean catalytic lining. It is therefore not necessary to clean the radiant grill element or above the grill in the roof of the oven. 4. After using CONVECTION, GRILL or COMBINATION cooking the enamel walls of the oven should be cleaned with a soft cloth squeezed in soapy water. Particular care should be taken to keep the window area clean particularly after cooking by CONVECTION, GRILL or COMBINATION. Stubborn spots inside the oven ...