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Page 1: Microwave Oven
Operating Instructions and Cook Book Microwave Oven For home use Models No. NN-ST253W NN-ST253B Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. - Page 2 We are glad you have chosen to purchase a PANASONIC microwave oven. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions carefully and completely, and keep them for further reference. If you have never used a microwave oven before, you will realise that a microwave oven uses a totally different method of converting energy into heat.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Soup and Snacks 25 Meat and Poultry 26-27 Fish 28 Vegetables 29 Desserts / Cakes 30-31 Sauces 32 Panasonic Warranty (Australia) 33 Panasonic Warranty (New Zealand) 34 Before Requesting Service 35 Care of your Microwave Oven 36 Technical Specifications 37... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions / Microwaves And How They Work
Safety Instructions READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Precautions to be taken when using Important Instructions Microwave Ovens for Heating WARNING — To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or foodstuffs excessive microwave energy: INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE. -
Page 5: Earthing Instructions
Earthing Instructions WARNING This microwave oven must be earthed. In the a) The door seals and door seal areas should be event of an electrical short circuit, earthing cleaned with a damp cloth. The appliance reduces the risk of electric shock by providing should be inspected for damage to the door an escape wire for the electric current. -
Page 6: Installation And General Instructions
Installation and General Instructions General Use Food 1. In order to maintain high quality, do not operate 1. Do not use your oven for home canning or the the oven when empty. The microwave energy heating of any closed jar. Pressure will build up will reflect continuously throughout the oven if and the jar may explode. -
Page 7: Cookware And Utensils Guide
Cookware and Utensils Guide It is important to use the correct container when Cooking Bags designed to withstand boiling, cooking in a microwave oven. The following will freezing, or conventional heating are microwave help you make the right selection. safe. Prepare bags according to manufacturer’s directions. -
Page 8: Feature Diagram
Feature Diagram Glass Tray 1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass Tray in place. 2. Only use the Glass Tray specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute another Glass Tray. 3. If Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water. 4. Do not cook directly on Glass Tray. Always place food on a microwave-safe dish, or on a rack set in a microwave-safe dish. 5. If food or utensil on Glass Tray touches oven walls, causing the tray to stop moving, the tray will automatically rotate in opposite direction. This is normal. 6. Glass Tray can rotate in either direction. Control Panel Identification Plate • The control panels are The model number covered with removable and serial number protective film to prevent are displayed here. scratches during shipping. Small bubbles may appear under this film. When this happens, remove film Oven Air Vents Internal carefully. (Hint - apply masking or clear Air Vents tape to an exposed corner and Oven Window with... -
Page 9: Control Panels
Control Panels (1) Display Window (2) Microwave Power Levels (3) Time Pads (4) Auto Weight Reheat Programs (5) Auto Weight Cook Programs (6) Auto Weight Defrost Pad (7) Timer / Clock Pad (8) Weight Selection Pads (9) Stop/Cancel Pad: Before Cooking: one press clears your instructions. -
Page 10: Standing Time/Quantity
General Guidelines General Guidelines STANDING TIME DENSITY Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and Porous airy foods heat more quickly than dense cakes, require standing time (inside or outside heavy foods. of the oven) after cook ing, to allow heat to finish CLING FILM con ducting to cook the centre completely. -
Page 11: Shape
General Guidelines General Guidelines ARRANGING SHAPE Individual foods e.g. chicken portions or chops, Even shapes cook evenly. Food cooks better should be placed on a dish so that the thicker by microwave when in a round container rather parts are towards the outside. than square. -
Page 12: Containers To Use
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 Result When unsure that a cooking con tainer is suitable for use in If the dish is suitable for micro - your microwave, check by the waving, it will remain cool,... -
Page 13: Containers To Use
Containers to use 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. -
Page 14: Setting The Clock / Timer / Child Safety Lock
Setting The Clock When the oven is first plugged in “88.88” appears in display window eg. 11.25pm Press eleven times Press five times (to set hours) (to set 1 mins.) Press twice (to set 10 mins.) • Press Timer/Clock • Press Time Pads - Enter time of day by pressing •... -
Page 15: Microwave Cooking And Defrosting
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting The glass turntable must always be in position when using the oven. Wattage 800 Watts High 1 Press 270 Watts Defrost 2 Presses 700 Watts Medium 3 Presses 520 Watts 4 Presses 200 Watts Warm 5 Presses •... -
Page 16: Auto Weight Defrost
Auto Weight Defrost 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 Up and Press Start. Down pads. -
Page 17: Defrosting Guidelines
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. 3. -
Page 18: Defrosting Charts
Defrosting Charts Defrosting Charts 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 Method... -
Page 19: Auto Weight Reheat / Cook Programs
Auto Weight Reheat / Cook Programs This feature allows you to reheat or cook foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the Microwave power level then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of food and then just enter the weight. The weight is entered in grams. •... - Page 20 Auto Weight Reheat Programs Reheat Pasta Meal (200-800g) This program is for reheating a pasta style convenience meal that can be stirred. Foods must be in a suitable single section microwaveable container and have the film pierced. Place on turntable, press the Auto Reheat pad three times.
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Page 21: Cooking And Reheating Guidelines
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Cooking and Reheating Guidelines MINCE PIES - CAUTION Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be brought back to serving temperature in just REMEMBER even if the pastry minutes and will taste freshly cooked and NOT leftover. is cold to the touch, the filling will Always check food is piping hot and return to oven if be piping hot and will warm the... -
Page 22: Reheating Charts
Reheating Charts Your oven is Heating Category E and this is The heating category displayed on the front of your control panel. for small packs of food The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on Reheating Charts The information on this label will assist you STARTING temperature, dish size etc. - Page 23 Reheating Charts Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) food PASTRY PRODUCTS - PRECOOKED - N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base. Chicken Pie 600 g HIGH 4-4 ⁄ mins. Cornish Pasty 227 g (1) HIGH ⁄...
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Page 24: Cooking Charts
Cooking Charts Cooking Charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) BACON – from raw Place on microwave safe rack or plate 2-3 or 30-40 Rashers 130 g (4) HIGH secs per rasher. on turntable. BEANS & PULSES – should be pre-soaked (except lentils) HIGH 8 mins. - Page 25 Cooking Charts Cooking Charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) FISH – FROZEN from raw ⁄ HIGH 4 mins. Haddock Fillets 380 g (4) Place in microwave safe dish. Add 30 ml +MED 4 -5 mins. ⁄...
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Page 26: Cooking Charts
Cooking Charts Cooking Charts Weight/ Power Time to Select Food Instructions/ Guidelines Quantity Level (approx) SAUSAGES from raw - CAUTION: HOT FAT! Remove dish with care. ⁄ -3 mins. Place on microwave safe plate or Thick 240 g (4) HIGH microwave rack. -
Page 27: Soup And Snacks
Soup and Snacks Soup and Snacks ngredients Cream of Mushroom Soup Serves 4 25 g (1oz) butter 1 small onion, chopped Dish: large bowl 600 ml (1pt) hot chicken stock 1. Place the butter and chopped onion in a large bowl. 225 g (8oz) button mushrooms, sliced Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins or until bouquet garni... -
Page 28: Meat And Poultry
Meat and Poultry Meat and Poultry ngredients Lamb in a Spicy Cream and Almond Sauce 3-4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cm ( ”) piece fresh ginger, grated Serves 4 Dish: Large casserole dish 50 g (2 oz) ground almonds 45 ml (3 tbsp) water 1. - Page 29 ngredients Pork with Sweet & Sour Sauce Serves 2 225 g (8oz) pork fillet, diced Sweet & Sour Sauce: Dish: small casserole 15 ml (1tbsp) oil 1. Place pork in dish, cover and cook on LOW power 1 small carrot cut into matchsticks for 7-9 mins.
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Page 30: Fish
Fish Fish RRANGING IQUID OISE Fresh fish should always be Thin fillets of fish i.e. plaice, During cooking, popping should be rolled up prior to sprinkled with 30ml (2tbsp) of sounds may be heard. This is cooking to avoid overcooking water, lemon juice or white due to moisture trapped on the thinner outside edge... -
Page 31: Vegetables
Vegetables Vegetables ngredients Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto Serves 4 40 g (1 oz) dried Cep mushrooms 50 g (2oz) butter Dish: 3 litre (6pt) casserole dish 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1. Soak mushrooms in 300 ml ( pt) warm water. 1 small onion, finely chopped 2. -
Page 32: Desserts / Cakes
Desserts / Cakes Desserts / Cakes Ingredients Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding Serves 4 150 g (5oz) self-raising flour pinch of salt 50 g (2oz) caster sugar Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) pudding basin 50 g (2oz) suet 1. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour and salt. 1 egg Stir in the sugar and suet. - Page 33 ngredients Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce 200 g (7 oz) fresh dates, stoned and finely chopped Serves 6 Dish: 3 pint pudding basin 175 g (6 oz) self-raising flour 1. Pour 175 ml (6 fl. oz) boiling water over the chopped 5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder dates and set aside to cool.
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Page 34: Sauces
Sauces Sauces ngredients Custard 30 ml (2tbsp) custard power 15 ml (1tbsp) sugar Dish: 1 litre (2pt) jug 600 ml (1pt) cold milk 1. Mix together the custard powder, sugar and a little milk to form a smooth paste. 2. Blend in the remaining milk, whisking well. 3. -
Page 35: Panasonic Warranty (Australia)
Panasonic Warranty (Australia) Panasonic Warranty (Australia) little • • Cook until – 38 –... -
Page 36: Panasonic Warranty (New Zealand)
Panasonic Warranty (New Zealand) Panasonic Warranty (New Zealand) We warrant that the Panasonic Microwave Oven which you have purchased is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal home use and service. Accordingly, we undertake to repair or at our option replace without cost to the purchaser either for material or... -
Page 37: Before Requesting Service
Before Requesting Service Before Requesting Service THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL The oven causes Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the interference with my TV. microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryers, etc. -
Page 38: Care Of Your Microwave Oven
Care of your Microwave Oven Care of your Microwave Oven Note: The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed. 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. -
Page 39: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Power Supply: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz Power Consumption: 5.6 A 1,250 W Output*: 800 W Outside Dimensions 443 mm (W) x 258 mm (H) x 340 mm (D) (W x H x D): Oven Cavity Dimensions 306 mm (W) x 215 mm (H) x 308 mm (D) (W x H x D): Overall Cavity Volume:... - Page 40 Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.com.net © Panasonic Corporation 2013 Printed in China...