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Page 1: Microwave Oven
Operating Instructions and Cookbook Microwave Oven Model No. NN-SD27HS For domestic use only Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference... - Page 2 Customer Communications Centre 0344 844 3899 Selected Spares and Accessories: Order direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Communications Centre number above. For Cookery Advice call: 01344 862108 (open Monday to Wednesday 9am - 12pm) Alternatively visit our web site at www.theideaskitchen.co.uk...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic appliance. Contents Safety Instructions ....4-8 Using the Aqua Clean Program ..28 Disposal of Waste Products . -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Important safety instructions. Before operating this oven, � please read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference. This appliance can be used by children aged from � 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction by a person responsible for their safety concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and... - Page 5 Safety Instructions Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed � containers since they are liable to explode. Warning! Do not attempt to tamper with or make any � adjustments or repairs to the door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven.
- Page 6 Safety Instructions Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed � eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to � be stirred or shaken. The temperature has to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.
- Page 7 Safety Instructions This appliance is not intended to be operated by means � of an external timer or separate remote-control system. In case of electronic failure, oven can only be turned off � at wall socket. Metal containers or dishes with metallic trim should not �...
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Page 8: Safety Instructions
The wire which is coloured brown must be can be purchased from your local connected to the terminal in the plug which Panasonic Dealer. is marked with the letter L or coloured red. How to replace the fuse When this oven is installed it should be easy... -
Page 9: Disposal Of Waste Products
Disposal of Waste Products Information on Disposal For business Users in the for Users of Waste European Union Electrical & Electronic If you wish to discard electrical and Equipment (private electronic equipment, please contact your households). dealer or supplier for further information. This symbol on the products Information on Disposal in Other and/or accompanying documents means... -
Page 10: Before Using Your Oven
Before Using Your Oven Examine Your Oven Note 1. Unpack oven, remove all packing The appliance should be inspected material, and examine the oven for any for damage to the door seals and damage such as dents, broken door door seal areas. If these areas are latches or cracks in the door. -
Page 11: Care & Cleaning Of Your Oven
Care & Cleaning of Your Oven 5. If the control panel becomes dirty, Important clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use It is essential for the safe operation harsh detergents or abrasives on control of the oven that it is kept clean, and panel. -
Page 12: Maintenance Of Your Oven
Service Warning! 1. When your oven requires a service The appliance should be inspected call your local Panasonic engineer for damage to the door seals and (Customer Communications Centre door seal areas. If these areas are on 0344 844 3899 can recommend an damaged the appliance should not engineer). -
Page 13: Parts Of Your Oven
Parts of Your Oven 1. Door release 8. Power supply cord 9. Plug Push to open the door. Opening the 10. Identification label door during cooking will stop the cooking process without cancelling the 11. Glass turntable 12. Roller ring program. -
Page 14: Important User Instructions
Important User Instructions Safety Foods Low in Moisture If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in the Take care when heating foods low in oven, press Stop/Cancel and leave the door moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, closed in order to stifle any flames. popcorn, biscuits and pastries. -
Page 15: Standing Time
Important User Instructions Liquids Paper, Plastic When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces When heating food in plastic or paper and beverages in your microwave oven, containers keep an eye on the oven due to overheating the liquid beyond boiling point the possibility of ignition. - Page 16 Important User Instructions Fan Motor operation Arcing After using the oven the fan motor may Arcing may occur if a metal container has rotate for a few minutes to cool the electric been used accidentally or if the incorrect components. This is normal and you can weight of food is used or the wire rack has take out food even though the fan motor been damaged.
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Page 17: Microwaving Principles
Microwaving Principles Microwaves are present in the Note atmosphere all the time, both naturally The dish used to cook or reheat the and from manmade sources. Manmade food will get warm during cooking, sources include radar, radio, television, as the heat conducts from the food. telecommunication links and mobile phones. -
Page 18: Control Panel
Control Panel NN-SD27HS Display window Microwave power levels button (page 24) Chaos Defrost button (page 30-31) Auto Reheat button (page 32-33) Auto Cook button (page 32, 34) Time/Weight dial Aqua Clean button (page 28) Timer button (page 27) Clock button (page 23) -
Page 19: General Guidelines
General Guidelines Standing time Moisture content Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and Many fresh foods cakes, require a standing time (inside or e.g. vegetables and fruit, outside of the oven) after cook ing, to allow vary in their moisture content heat to finish con ducting to cook the centre throughout the season, completely. - Page 20 General Guidelines Dish size Starting temperature Follow the dish sizes given in The colder the food, the longer the recipes, as these affect the it takes to heat up. Food from cook ing and reheating times. a fridge takes longer to reheat A quan tity of food spread in a than food at room temperature.
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Page 21: Containers To Use
Containers to Use Choosing the correct container is a very Result important factor in deciding the success or If the dish is suitable for micro waving, it will failure of your cooking. remain cool, whilst the water in the jug will Testing Dishes for Suitability begin to feel warm. - Page 22 Containers to Use Plastic Wicker, Wood, Straw Baskets Many plastic containers are designed for Dishes will crack and could ignite. microwave use, but do not use for cooking Do not use wooden dishes in your foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that microwave.
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Page 23: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock When the oven is first plugged in “88:88” appears in display window. Press Clock once Turn Time/Weight dial Press Clock A colon starts to blink. Enter the time by turning the The colon stops blinking. Time/Weight dial. The time Time of day is now appears in the display. -
Page 24: Microwave Cooking And Defrosting
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting The glass turntable must always be in position when using the oven. Press Level Wattage Once High 1000 W Twice Medium 600 W Once 440 W Twice Simmer 300 W Once Defrost 270 W Twice Warm 100 W Press Start Press the desired... -
Page 25: Defrosting Guidelines
Defrosting Guidelines For Best Results: 1. Place foods in a suitable container. Meat joints and chickens should be placed on an upturned saucer or on a plastic rack if you have one. 2. Check food during defrosting, as foods vary in their defrosting speed. Arrange food in a single layer. -
Page 26: Defrosting Chart
Defrosting Chart 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. Defrosting Standing Food Time per Method... -
Page 27: Using The Timer
Using the Timer The Timer can be used either before, during or after a cooking program. This feature can be used to set a standing time after cooking or to delay the start of your cooking. 1. To Set a Standing Time: Set the desired Press Timer. -
Page 28: Using The Aqua Clean Program
Using the Aqua Clean Program This Program is to clean the cavity and remove any food odour from the microwave oven. Place 200 ml tap Five beeps sound water with 1 tbsp at the completion of lemon juice in a the program. -
Page 29: Multistage Cooking
Multistage Cooking 2 or 3 stage cooking Example: Example: Press a Set the cooking Press a Set the cooking Press Start Microwave time using the microwave time using the The cooking Power Levels Time/Weight power button. Time/Weight program will start button. -
Page 30: Chaos Defrost
Chaos Defrost This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread. Press Chaos defrost to select the correct defrost category and then enter in the weight of the food in grams (see page 31). Foods should be placed in a suitable dish, whole chickens and joints of meat should be on an upturned saucer or on a microwave safe plate. -
Page 31: Chaos Defrost
Chaos Defrost With this feature you can defrost frozen foods according to the weight. Select the category and set the weight of the food. Select desired program. Press Select the weight of the food Press Start Chaos Defrost once to select by turning the Time/Weight Remember to stir or turn Bread, twice to select Meat... -
Page 32: Auto Reheat/Cook Programs
Auto Reheat / Cook Programs This feature allows you to cook foods by setting the weight. The oven determines the microwave power level and then gives a cooking time; this cooking time has been developed following extensive testing by our Home Economists in our development kitchen. Select the category of food and enter the weight. - Page 33 Auto Reheat Programs Program Weight Instructions 4. Chilled soup To reheat chilled soup. Place soup into a microwaveable bowl or container. Cover with lid or pierced cling film. Select program (1 press of Auto 150 g - 600 g Reheat button), enter weight using the Time/Weight dial, then press Start.
- Page 34 Auto Cook Programs Program Weight Instructions 7. Fresh To cook fresh vegetables. Place prepared vegetables vegetables into a shallow container on turntable. Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) water per 100 g vegetables. Cover with pierced cling film or lid. Select program 200 g - 800 g (1 press of Auto Cook button), enter weight using the Time/Weight dial, then press Start.
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Page 35: Cooking And Reheating Guidelines
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by Canned Foods High power (1000 W). Meals can be brought Remove foods from can and place in a suitable back to serving temperature in just minutes and dish before heating. -
Page 36: 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. Heating Category The IEC (60705) power Your oven is Heating Category E and this output (watts) is displayed on the front of your oven door. The information on this label will assist you The heating category for small... - Page 37 Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) Drinks - Coffee 1 mug High 1 - 1 min 30 secs Place in a microwave safe mug on 235 ml turntable. Stir, before, during and 2 mugs High 3 - 3 mins after reheating.
- Page 38 Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) Purchased Convenience Foods - Chilled N.B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized microwave safe dish. Plastic dishes designed for microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care. Place in microwave safe dish on 5 mins 30 secs - 450 g...
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Page 39: Cooking Charts
Cooking Charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) Bacon-from raw 2 - 3 mins or Place on a microwave safe rack 130 g (4) Rashers High 40 - 50 secs per or plate on turntable. Cover with a rasher piece of kitchen roll. - Page 40 Cooking Charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) Eggs – Scrambled Add 1 tbsp of milk for each High 30 secs egg used. 1 Egg Beat eggs, milk and knob of then High 20 secs butter together. Cook for 1st cooking time High 1 min...
- Page 41 Cooking Charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) Pizza – Fresh chilled – N.B. Remove all packaging. Pizzas will have a soft base. Place on heatproof plate on 4 - 4 mins Thin & crispy High turntable.
- Page 42 Cooking Charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) Fresh Vegetables – Place in shallow microwave safe dish. Courgettes, mange 450 g High 5 - 6 mins tout Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) water. Cover 450 g High 6 - 7 mins Peas...
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Page 43: Soups And Snacks
Cream of Mushroom Soup Place the butter and chopped onion in a large bowl. Cover and ingredients cook on High power (1000 W) for 3 minutes or until soft. S er ve s 4 Add the stock, mushrooms and bouquet garni. Cover and cook on 2 5 g ( 1 o z ) b u t t e r High power (1000 W) for 13-15 minutes, or until mushrooms are 1 sm a l l o n i o n , c h o pp ed... -
Page 44: Meat And Poultry
Lamb in a Spicy Cream and Almond Sauce ingredients Mix together the garlic, ginger, almonds and water to make a thick paste. S er ve s 4 Place the cardamon pods, cloves, cinnamon, onion and oil in the 3 - 4 c l o v e s g a r l ic , c r u sh e d casserole dish cook on High power (1000 W) for 2 minutes. - Page 45 Savoury Mince Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole, cover and cook on ingredients High power (1000 W) for 2-3 minutes, or until soft. S er ve s 2 Place all other ingredients in casserole. Stir well. 1 sm a l l o n i o n , di c e d Cover and cook on High power (1000 W) for 5 minutes, then 1 c l o v e g a r l i c , c r u sh ed Low power (440 W) for 10-15 minutes, or until the meat is...
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Page 46: Fish
When cooking frozen fish, add liquid as Arranging above for even cooking. Thin fillets of fish i.e. plaice, should be rolled up prior to cooking to avoid overcooking on Do not sprinkle salt onto fish before cooking the thinner outside edge and tail. as this may make the fish dry. -
Page 47: Vegetables
Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto ingredients Soak mushrooms in 300 ml (½ pt) warm water for 30 minutes. Place the butter, garlic and onion in a large bowl, cover with cling S er ve s 4 film and cook on High power (1000 W) for 3-4 minutes, or until 4 0 g ( 1 ½... -
Page 48: Desserts/Cakes
Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour and salt. ingredients Stir in the sugar and suet. Make a well in the centre and add S er ve s 4 beaten egg and milk. 1 5 0 g ( 5 o z ) se l f - ra i si ng flo ur Mix to a soft dropping consistency. - Page 49 Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce Pour 175 ml (6 fl. oz) boiling water over the chopped dates and set ingredients aside to cool. Sift together flour and baking powder. Add vanilla S er ve s 4 and coffee essence to the milk. 2 0 0 g ( 7 o z ) f re sh da t es , Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Page 50: Sauces/Jam
Custard Mix together the custard powder, sugar and a little milk to form a ingredients smooth paste. S er ve s 4 Blend in the remaining milk, whisking well. 3 0 m l (2 t b sp) c u st a rd po wde r Cook on High power (1000 W) for 5-8 minutes stirring regularly. -
Page 51: Questions And Answers
Questions and Answers Q: Why won’t my oven turn on? A: When the oven does not turn on, check Q: The oven won’t accept my program. the following: Why? 1. Is the oven plugged in securely? A: The oven is designed not to accept an Remove the plug from the outlet, incorrect program. -
Page 52: Technical Specifications
Class B means that this product may be used in normal household areas. Manufactured by: Panasonic Appliances Microwave Oven (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. 888, 898 Longdong Road. Pudong, Shanghai, 201203, China. Imported by: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH REP. - Page 53 Visit Panasonic's The Ideas Kitchen website for Microwave advice, recipes, cooking tips and offers: www.theideaskitchen.co.uk share PHONE OUR CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS CENTRE 0344 844 3899 For service or spares. Or order spares direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk Panasonic Corporation http://www.panasonic.com...