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Operating Instructions Microwave/Grill Oven Микроволновая печь с грилем Мікрохвильова піч з грилем NN-GT260 Model No: NN-GM230 For domestic use only Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely and keep for future reference.
Parts of your oven Control Panels General Guidelines 11-12 Containers to use 13-14 Microwave Cooking and Defrosting NN-GM230 Setting the Clock/Timer/Child Safety Lock NN-GT260 Microwave Cooking and Defrosting NN-GT260 Grilling Combination Cooking Auto Weight Defrosting NN-GT260 Defrosting Guidelines Defrosting Charts...
Installation and Connection 3. For proper operation, ensure a sufficient air Examine your microwave oven circulation for the oven. Unpack the oven, remove all packing material, Counter-top use: and examine the oven for any damage such as Allow 15 cm of space on the top of dents, broken door latches or cracks in the the oven, 10 cm at the back, 5 cm on door.
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Installation and Connection Attention! WARNING Important Safety Instructions This product is designed to plug to AC power outlet with (the third) safety earth wire. For your safety, do 1. The door seals and seal areas should be not ignore that safety earth wire, because in such case cleaned with a damp cloth.
Safety Instructions Use of your oven Accessories 1. Do not use the oven for any reason other The oven comes equipped with a variety than the preparation of food. This oven is of accessories. specifically designed to heat or cook food. Always follow directions given for use of the accessories.
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1.Service WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES SER VICING call your local Panasonic engineer (Customer Support). It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives...
Important Information – Read Carefully Safety Christmas Pudding. If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Christmas puddings and other foods high in Stop/Cancel pad or turn TIMER Dial fats or sugar, eg. jam, mince pies, must not back to zero position and leave the door closed be over heated.
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Important Information – Read Carefully Meat Thermometer. Keeping Your Oven Clean. Use a meat thermometer to check the It is essential for the safe operation of the degree of cooking of joints and poultry only oven that it is wiped out regularly. Use when meat has been removed from the warm soapy water, squeeze the cloth out microwave.
Microwaving Principles Important Notes The dish used to cook or Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat the food will get reheat food since early experiments with radar in World War II. warm during cooking, as the Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both heat conducts from the naturally and from manmade sources.
1. The Roller Ring and oven cooking process without cancelling the floor should be cleaned program. frequently to prevent For NN-GT260 excessive noise. Cooking resumes as soon as the door is closed 2. The Roller Ring must always and start is pressed.
(6) Auto Weight Microwave Programs Grill Setting (7) Auto Weight Combination Programs (8) Auto Weight Defrost Pad Beep Sound (NN-GT260 only): (9) Timer /Clock Pad When a pad is touched correctly a beep will be (10) Weight Selection Pads heard. If a pad is touched and no beep is...
General Guidelines STANDING TIME PIERCING Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require standing time (inside or outside of the oven) after cook ing, to allow heat to finish con ducting to the centre of the food to cook through completely. Wrap meat joints and jacket potatoes in aluminium foil while standing.
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General Guidelines CHECKING FOOD SHAPE Even shapes cook evenly. Food cooks better by microwave when in a round container rather than square. It is essential that food is checked during and after a recommended cooking time, even if an AUTO PROGRAM has been used (just as you would check food cooked in a conven tional STARTING TEMPERATURE oven).
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 Result con tainer is suitable for use If the dish is suitable for in your microwave, check by micro waving, it will remain the follow ing test:...
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Containers to use PLASTIC Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use. Only use Tupperware ® containers if they are designed for microwave use. Do not use Melamine as it will scorch. Do not use plastic for cooking foods high in sugar or fat or foods that require long cooking times e.g.
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting for NN-GM230 The glass turntable must always be in position when using the oven. Wattage 700 Watts High 600 Watts Medium 360 Watts 200 Watts Defrost 270 Watts • Turn dial to select • Set cooking time by turning dial.
Setting the Clock for NN-GT260 When the oven is first plugged in “88:88” appears in display window. eg. 11.25pm Press five times Press eleven times (to set 1 mins.) (to set hours) Press twice (to set 10 mins.) • Press •...
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting for NN-GT260 The glass turntable must always be in position when using the oven. Wattage 700 Watts High 1 Press 270 Watts Defrost 2 Presses 600 Watts 3 Presses Medium 360 Watts 4 Presses 250 Watts 5 Presses •...
After turning, return food to the oven and close door. For NN-GM230 grill mode will restart when the oven door is closed. For NN-GT260 after closing oven door, press START. The oven display will continue to count down the remaining grilling time. It is quite safe to open the oven door at any time to check the progress of the food as it is grilling.
• Set cooking mode selection dial to • Set cooking time by turning timer dial. If combination position door is already closed cooking time will begin immediately. For NN-GT260 • Press • Select cooking time. Time • Press pad to select level.
Auto Weight Defrost for NN-GT260 This feature allows you to defrost bread, meat items and joints of meat automatically once you have entered in the weight of the food. • Select desired program. • Set Weight using the • Press Press the pad once to pads.
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. 3.
For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting. Defrosting Time per 450g (1lb) Standing Meat Method Time NN-GT260 NN-GM230 Place in a suitable dish or on an Beef/Lamb/Pork 10-12 mins. 7-9 mins. upturned saucer or use a rack. Turn 60 mins. Joint 450g (1lb) 3-4 times.
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Auto Weight Cook/Reheat Programs for NN-GT260 This feature allows you to cook or reheat foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the microwave power level and / or combination level then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of food and then just enter the weight. The weight is entered in grams.
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Auto Weight Cook/Reheat Programs Fresh Vegetables 200g - 800g To cook fresh vegetables eg. carrots, cauliflower, not suitable for potatoes. Place prepared vegetables into a shallow container on turntable. Add 15ml (1 tbsp) of water per 100g of vegetables. Cover with pierced cling film or lid. Select program (1 presses of pad), enter weight, press start.
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Auto Weight Cook/Reheat Programs Frozen Pizza 150g - 400g For reheating and browning the top of frozen (NOT Fresh) purchased pizza. Remove all packaging and place the pizza on Wire Rack on Glass Tray. Frozen Lasagna 200g and 400g program is suitable for frozenlasagne, cannelloni, potato topped dishes, pasta bakes. This For reheating, browning and crisping the top of pre-cooked frozen lasagna.
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. MINCE PIES - CAUTION Meals can be brought back to serving temperature in just REMEMBER even if the pastry is minutes and will taste freshly cooked and NOT leftover. cold to the touch, the filling will be Always check food is piping hot and return to oven if piping hot and will warm the...
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Do not cover. If using grill mode, use HIGH 15 secs. heatproof plate. ⁄ mins. Grill GT260 Grill GM230 1-2 mins. For NN-GT260 use grill level 1 Rolls HIGH 30-40 secs. (High Grill). Grill GT260 3-4 mins. 2-3 mins. Grill GM230...
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Combi* GM230 20-21 mins. *For NN-GT260 use combi level 2. POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they cannot be stirred.
Turn halfway. 19-20 mins. Com i*GM230 *For NN-GT260 use combi level 2. POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
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HIGH 11-12 mins. turntable. *For NN-GT260 use combi level 2. POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
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Grill** GM230 13-14 mins. *For NN-GT260 use combi level 2. **For NN-GT260 use grill level 1. (High Grill). POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
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Cooking Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level Select (approx) FRESH VEGETABLES – Place in shallow microwave safe dish. Green Beans 450 g HIGH 7-8 mins. Beetroot 250 g HIGH 10-12 mins. Broccoli + Cauliflower - florets 450 g HIGH 8 mins.
Before Requesting Service ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL: The oven causes interference Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with with my TV. the microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryers, etc. It does not indicate a problem oven.
Care of your Microwave Oven 1. Turn the oven off and remove the power plug 6. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass from the wall socket before cleaning. tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher 2.