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■ Microwave/Convection cookery book ■ Recetario para microondas combinado ■ La Cuisine Gourmande avec Votre Four Combiné ■ Kookboek voor combinatie magnetron-oven ■ Recettario per forni a microonde combinati For models A813 A873 A883 L763...
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This cookery book is for various oven models. Some of the features and accessories may not be applicable in your model, and an adjustment may become necessary. For further information, please also refer to the operating instructions. Some of the dishes specified in the following recipes may not fit into your oven, and an adjustment may become necessary when using smaller dishes.
Inverter technology is the key Inverter technology for microwave ovens has been developed by a Panasonic initiative over a period of more than 10 years. It is the key technology for making a very different type of microwave oven which has a number of special qualities: •...
Microwaving Principles Microwaving energy has been used in this Your microwave oven converts electricity microwaving, particularly for dense foods country to cook and heat since early into microwaves in the magnetron. i.e. meat and cakes and reheated meals. The dish used to cook or reheat the food experiments with RADAR.
Quick Check Cookware Guide Microwave Oven Accessories Cooking Containers ✗ Use plain white kitchen towel for short Wicker baskets can be used for very ● ● cooking times only. short reheating times only - check these DO NOT use patterned kitchen towel. items do not have metal staples.
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Combination Cooking Containers Oven Accessories ✗ NN-A883/A873/A813/L763 NN-A883/A873/A813 NN-L763 DO NOT place metal containers Should arcing occur when cooking by ● ● directly onto wire rack - place onto metal Combination, press the Stop pad twice tray. to cancel the program, then continue DO NOT use spring form tins for cakes.
General Guidelines PIERCING MOISTURE CLING FILM The skin or CONTENT Cling film helps membrane on Many fresh foods keep the food some foods will e.g. vegetables moist and the cause steam to and fruit, vary in trapped steam build up during moisture content assists in cooking.
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General Guidelines DISH SIZE QUANTITY DENSITY SHAPE Follow the dish sizes given in the Small quantities cook faster than Porous airy foods heat more Even shapes cook evenly. Food recipes, as these affect the cooking large quantities, also small meals quickly than dense heavy foods.
Defrosting Common Foods Select Defrost Power 270 W then the approximate time given below. The times given below are guidelines only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. It is not essential to cover food during defrosting. Food Weight/quantity Time in minutes...
Reheating Many convenience foods are readily available in supermarkets. You may Stirring and Turning also wish to reheat homecooked food or leftovers. This can all be done Whenever possible, foods should be stirred or turned over during safely in your oven, however you must check the food carefully to see if it reheating.
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Reheating by Microwave Food Weight/quantity Fresh Frozen READY-COOKED DISHES (cont.) - vegetable gratin (with/without meat) (1) 300-400 g MAX 3 mins MAX 8 to10 mins 1 kg MAX 10-11 mins MAX 16-18 - fish gratin (1) 450 g – 600 W 12 to 15 mins 1 kg –...
Microwave Cooking Tips To soften butter for easy spreading on removal from the fridge Croutons in minutes Cut two slices of white bread into small cubes. Spread out these cubes Soften for 35-40 seconds on 270 W (for 150g). Remove any foil on a plate.
Convection/Bake Cooking the CONVECTION/BAKE mode. operating as a conventional oven and you Fan assisted ovens are very efficient can use all your standard metal baking tins therefore foods can be cooked quickly at a and ovenware. lower temperature, saving time and energy REMEMBER: If the CONVECTION mode when the CONVECTION/BAKE mode is is used, in most instances it will be...
Grilling/Grill-Convection Cooking Grill: NN-L763 NN-A883/A873/A813 NN-A883/A873/A813 There are 3 GRILL settings: 1, 2 and 3. Most meat foods can be cooked on the hottest GRILL 1 setting. GRILL 2 and 3 settings are used for more delicate foods, or those that require a longer grilling time e.g.
Combination Cooking - Convection + Micro Power Combination cooking is ideal for many foods. The microwave Not all foods are suited to cooking by this method and in many power cooks them quickly, whilst the oven gives the traditional cases small items which cook quickly by CONVECTION will not browning and crispness.
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Combination Cooking - NN-A883/A873/A813 TABLE FOR REHEATING FRESH OR FROZEN FOODS Instructions: the symbol "+" signifies combination cooking. In all cases of combination reheating, the oven must be preheated at the stated temperature with the metal tray placed on the glass tray. FOOD WEIGHT OR FRESH...
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Combination Cooking - NN-L763 TABLE FOR REHEATING FRESH OR FROZEN FOODS Instructions: the symbol "+" signifies combination cooking, C signifies preheat pizza pan (place on the glass tray for 5 mins. on 1000 W). In all other cases, combination reheating does not use the pizza pan, the oven must be preheated to the stated temperature with the metal tray placed on the glass tray.
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Combination Cooking - NN-L763 FOOD WEIGHT OR FRESH FROZEN QUANTITY GRATINS Lasagne (1) 300-400 g 200°C + 600 W 5 min. (1) Autogratin 1000 g 230°C + 600 W 10-11 min. (6) Autogratin MISCELLANEOUS 1 /4 Round Loaf 250 g AutoBread then 10 min.
Combination Cooking - Accessories to Use Below are some examples of foods that can be cooked or reheated by Combination. It is essential that the correct accessories are used. If the food you wish to cook/reheat is not shown below, find a similar type of food and use the accessories as described. Reheating a.
Soups and Starters Guidelines General Tips - Homemade Soups POWER LEVEL DISH SIZE COVERING 1000 W to bring soup to the boil, Always use a large dish or bowl - at least Always cover soup with microwave cling then 440 W or 250 W power to cook twice the capacity of the soup.
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Ingredients Tomato and Red Pepper Soup 5 large tomatoes Dish: large Pyrex® bowl Serves: 4 30 ml (2tbsp) olive oil Oven Accessory: glass tray 1 onion, chopped 450 g (1 lb) red or orange peppers, thinly sliced 1. Skin the tomatoes by plunging them in tablespoons of stock.
Fish Prawn & Salmon Filo Parcels Ingredients 250g (8oz) tail end of salmon, boned, skinned, Oven Accessory: enamel shelf Serves: 4 and cut into bite-sized pieces. 1. Combine salmon and prawns. Sprinkle rectangle. Fold one of the open ends 125g (4 oz) cooked peeled prawns with lemon juice and season to taste.
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Ingredients Trout & Almonds 2 x trout (580 g) Dish: 23 x 20 cm (10 x 8”) shallow dish + small bowl Serves: 2 4 tbsp (60 ml) lemon juice Oven Accessory: glass tray 50 g (2 oz) butter 50 g (2 oz) almonds, flaked 1.
Meat and Poultry Cooking Chart Summary Below we have summarised the main cooking methods and As with any cooking, the meat should be checked to ensure that approximate times for manual (i.e. not AUTO) cooking. These it is thoroughly cooked to your liking and if necessary, after cooking times will vary depending on the recipe preparation and STANDING, more time can be added.
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Cooking Chart Summary - Cont’d. TYPE MICROWAVE TIME COMBINATION TIME OF MEAT ONLY (MINS.) COOKING (MINS.) (Preheat before cooking) Duck - whole roast (1) 250°C + 250 W 11-12 - legs (2) Grill 1 + 440 W 10-11 - stew 1000 W then 440 W or 250 W 10 then 70 (3) 170°C + 440 W...
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Ingredients Tandoori Chicken 4 chicken joints, skinned Oven Accessory: round wire rack and metal tray on glass tray Serves: 4 Marinade: 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1. Cut three slits in each piece of chicken, 2. Place chicken joints on round wire rack 25 g (1 oz) fresh root ginger, grated then place in a bowl.
Eggs, Cheese and Snacks Eggs are delicate products which require special attention. This the yolk and the white with a toothpick; cook on 600 W for 30 to is because if they are placed straight into the oven, they explode 40 seconds (depending on the size of the egg).
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Ingredients Stuffed Mushrooms 275 g (10 oz) flat mushrooms, approx. Dish: large dinner plate + microwave rack (not plastic defrost rack) Serves: 4-6 2.5 cm (1”) in diameter, peeled and stalks Oven Accessory: glass tray removed 2 streaky bacon rashers 1.
Rice, Pasta, Dried Vegetables & Jacket Potatoes The cooking times for dried vegetables in the microwave are much the Dried vegetables same as with traditional cooking. On the other hand, these foodstuffs Fully cover with water and leave to soak for one night. The next day, heat up very quickly, without taking on a reheated flavour, so long as rinse and drain.
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Tagliatelle Toscana Ingredients 1 large aubergine, cubed Dish: deep casserole dish Serves: 4 salt Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + low rack 350 g (12 oz) tagliatelle, fresh 1 onion 1. Sprinkle the aubergine with salt and tagliatelle and parmesan cheese, cover 1 clove garlic, crushed leave for 20 mins, then rinse and dry.
Vegetables Fresh/Frozen Vegetables Manual Cooking Charts-Use Max Power ( 1000 W) For 500 g (time in minutes). For fresh vegetables add 90 ml (6 tbsp) water and frozen vegetables 30 ml (2tbsp) water. VEGETABLES FRESH FROZEN VEGETABLES FRESH FROZEN Artichokes: Broad beans* 16-19 18-20...
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Ingredients Ratatouille 1 aubergine, sliced Dish: 20 cm (8”) casserole Serves: 4 1 onion, sliced Oven Accessory: glass tray 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed 1. In a colander sprinkle aubergine slices 3. Add all remaining ingredients to 1 courgette, sliced with salt and leave for 30 mins.
Pastry Ingredients Shortcrust Pastry 225 g (8 oz) plain flour 100 g (4 oz) margarine 1. Place flour and salt into a mixing bowl. 3. Knead lightly for a few seconds until it pinch salt Rub the margarine into the flour until the forms a firm, smooth dough.
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Ingredients Savoury Choux Puffs 1 quantity of choux pastry Dish: baking sheet + small bowl Makes: 20 Filling: Oven Accessory: enamel shelf in low position 50 g (2 oz) butter 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese 1. Pipe out walnut sized balls of choux 3.
Quiches Ingredients Swiss Cheese Flan 100 g (4 oz) plain flour Dish: 23 cm (9”) flan dish Serves: 6 50 g (2 oz) butter or margarine Oven Accessory: glass tray then metal tray water to mix Filling: 1. Rub butter into flour until it resembles ingredients in a large bowl.
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Ingredients Mushroom Tart 1 roll of shortcrust pastry (approx. 300 g) Dish: 1 x 1 litre bowl + metal tart tin (Ø 27 cm) Serves: 6-8 400 g (14 oz) mushrooms Oven Accessory: glass tray then metal tray on glass tray 20 g (1 oz) butter 20 g (1 oz) flour 1.
Desserts Ingredients Chocolate Fudge Pudding 100 g (4 oz) self-raising flour Dish: 20 cm (8”) souffle dish Serves: 4 100 g (4oz) caster sugar Oven Accessory: glass tray pinch of salt 25 g (1 oz) cocoa or drinking chocolate 1. Place flour, sugar, salt and cocoa into a together brown sugar and cocoa and 50 g (2 oz) margarine mixing bowl.
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Ingredients Bourdaloue Tart 1 roll of sweet shortcrust pastry Dish: metal tart tin (Ø 27 cm) Serves: 6-8 3-4 poached pears ( tinned or cooked in a Oven Accessory: metal tray on glass tray microwave) 3 spoons of apricot jam 1.
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Ingredients Apple Strudel 600 g (1lb 5oz) dessert apples such as Granny Oven Accessory: enamel shelf, greased Serves: 4 Smith’s, cored, peeled and roughly chopped juice of lemon 1. Pre-heat the oven empty on the same way as in step 4. 3 tbsp golden caster sugar °C 6.
Bread Microwaved Bread Microwaves are ideal for preparing quick Your microwave offers an excellent quick Remove loaves from dish as quickly as ● ● ● loaves and rolls. Because there is no proving method. See recipe below. possible to help the bottom dry. Loaves external heat in the oven, do not expect are cooked when they sound hollow a browned crust to form, however the top...
Preserves Guidelines Making jams, marmalades and chutneys STERILIZING JARS STIRRING by microwave is much quicker and Jam jars can be sterilized by microwave Keep a wooden spoon handy for stirring cleaner than using a large pan on the hob. ready for your jams. Half fill with water and the jams/preserves, but DO NOT leave the One of the main advantages is that heat them on...
Italian Dinner Party Italian Chicken Paté Ingredients 1 small onion, finely chopped Dish: small casserole + serving dish Serves: 6 1 clove garlic, crushed Oven Accessory: glass tray 25 g (1 oz) butter 225 g (8 oz) chicken livers 1. Place the onion, garlic and butter in 3.