Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product NN-ST756W Panasonic
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Cook book Microwave Oven Operation Guide Microwave Oven Model Numbers: NN-ST786W / NN-ST756W.
Safety Instructions – 1 – Precautions to be taken when using Microwave Ovens for Heating foodstuffs INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE. A microwave oven should only be used if an inspection confirms all of the following conditions: 1. The door fits squarely and securely and opens and closes smoothly.
Installation and General Instructions – 2 – General Use 1. In order to maintain high quality, do not operate the oven when empty. The microwave energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven if no food or water is present to absorb energy. 2.
Microwaves and How They W ork – 3 – Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves similar to those used by a radio, including AM, FM and CB. They are similar to a television where the radio waves are converted to a picture on the screen. However, microwaves are much shorter than radio waves; approximately twelve centimetres wave length.
Cookware and Utensil Guide (continued) – 4 – Plastics Plastic dishes, cups and some freezer containers should be used with care in a microwave oven. Choose plastic containers carefully, as some plastic containers may become soft, melt and may scorch.
Feature Diagram – 5 – Glass T ray 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.
Control Panels 50 % Micro Power Pad (pg. 9) T ime Pads T urbo Defrost Pad (pg. 12) Recipe Prompting Pads (pg. 18-19) More/Less Pad (pg. 14) T imer/Clock Pad (pg. 10-1 1) Stop/Reset Pad Before cooking: One tap clears your instructions. During cooking: One tap temporarily stops the cooking process.
Control Panels – 7 – 50 % Micro Power Pad (pg. 9) T ime Pads T urbo Defrost Pad (pg. 12) Recipe Prompting Pads (pg. 18-19) Stop/Reset Pad Before cooking: One tap clears your instructions. During cooking: One tap temporarily stops the cooking process.
Let’ s Start T o Use Y our Oven! – 8 – 1 Plug in Plug into a properly earthed electrical outlet. “WELCOME TO PANASONIC MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING” appears in the Display Window. (This will immediately cease when any pad is pressed.) 2 Open Door Open the door and place container with food on Glass Tray in the oven.
1 Select Power Level Press Micro Power Pad until the power level appears in the Display Window. (see chart below) Note: When selecting P10 on the first stage, you can start from step 2. 2 Set Cooking Time e.g. 5 minutes (P10: up to 30 minutes, other powers: up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds for a single stage) 3 Press Cooking will start.
You can use the oven without setting the clock. 1 Press Colon will blink in Display Window. 2 Enter Time of Day Enter time of day using Time Pads e.g. 12:35 Clock is a 12 hour display. There isn’t a.m. or p.m. setting. 3 Press Colon stops blinking; time of day is entered and locked into Display Window.
To Use T imer Pad – 11 – To Use as a Kitchen T imer Press. Set desired amount of time. Press Start . (up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds) Time will count down without oven operating. To Set Standing T ime Press. Set desired amount of standing time. Press Start .
T urbo Defrost or Weight Defrost This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood automatically by just setting the weight of the food. 1 Set Weight The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate.
Defrosting T ips and T echniques – 13 – Preparation for Freezing: 1. Heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags and freezer wrap are suitable. 2. Freeze meats, poultry and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. To aid in separating layers, place two pieces of wax paper between them.
To Cook Using Sensor Cook (for NN-ST786W) (S) – 14 – Sensor Cook 1 Select Category e.g. Rice or Noodles To select the lower category on the key pads, keep pressing the food category pad press once for rice press twice for noodles Category appears in the display window.
Sensor Reheat (for NN-ST786W) – 15 – • Press • Press After the heat and humidity is detected by the SENSOR, the remaining time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down. For best results on Sensor Reheat, follow these recommendations: 1.
To Reheat Food Using Auto Reheat (for NN-ST756W) – 16 – 3 Press Reheating time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down. For best results on Auto Reheat, follow these recommendations: 1. All foods must be precooked. Suitable for casseroles, plated dinners, soups, stews, pasta dishes (except lasagne), canned foods.
1 Press Auto Cook Pad Press the Auto Cook Pad until the desired food category appears in the display window. 2 Press Desired Serving / Weight Pad Press the desired serving / weight Pad until the desired food Serving/Weight appears in the display window.
To Use Recipe Prompting – 18 – To Use Recipe Prompting This feature helps you to cook by following the instructions given in the Display Window. The instructions for a total of 30 recipes are given (see following page). 1 Press Until the desired recipe appears in the Display Window.
To Use Recipe Prompting – 19 – NOTE: Throughout Recipe Prompting, the oven will instruct you to set the cooking time and power level at each stage of the recipe. Set the instructed power level and cooking time using the Micro Power pad and numbered Time pads.
Before Requesting Service – 20 – 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.
Care of Y our Oven – 21 – BEFORE CLEANING: Remove plug from outlet. If impossible, leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on. AFTER CLEANING: Be sure to replace the Roller Ring and Glass Tray in the proper position and press Stop/Reset Pad to clear the Display Window.
Panasonic T echnics – 22 – W ARRANTY 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it's Authorised Service Centr.
Feature How to Operate Quick Guide to Operation – 23 – Press 3 times. Press 3 times. Set the desired cooking programme. (See Page 9) To Set / Cancel Child Safety Lock ( ☞ page 10) To Cook / Rehe.
Feature How to Operate Feature How to Operate – 24 – Quick Guide to Operation FOR NN-ST786W Press until desired food category pad appears. To Cook using “Sensor Cook” Pads (S) ( ☞ page 14) T.
Microwave Recipe Preparation and T echniques Microwaves penetrate the surface of the food to a depth of about two to three centimetres and then the heat is gradually conducted in a random pattern.
Microwave Recipe Preparation and T echniques – 2 – Covering Covering food minimizes the microwave cooking time. Because microwave cooking is done with time and not direct heat, the rate of evaporation cannot be easily controlled. However, this can be corrected by using different materials to cover dishes.
– 3 – Microwave Recipe Preparation and T echniques Menu Planning for Microwave Cooking How to Keep Everything Hot at The Same Time Plan your meals so that the food will not all need last minute cooking or attention at the same time. The special features of microwave cookery make it easy to serve meals with everything piping hot.
Reheat – 4 – One of the most common uses for a microwave oven is to reheat food. Your Panasonic microwave allows you to either reheat by placing food into the oven and you choose the micro power level and length of heating time or you may reheat automatically by using the SENSOR REHEAT buttons on your microwave.
– 5 – Reheat FROZEN ITEM POWER TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS (Pre-cooked) (in minutes) BREAD & BAKED PRODUCT Bread 1 slice P7 10 - 15 sec Do not let bread get hot, or it will become 1 loaf P7 1 - 3 rubbery and dry out. Remove whole loaf from original wrapper.
Reheat – 6 – IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN REHEATING COLD FOODS STARTING TEMPERATURE — Foods taken from the refrigerator will take longer to reheat than foods from room temperature. Quantity — One serving heats faster than several servings.
– 7 – Soups and Snacks P UMPKIN S OUP Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 kg pumpkin, chopped and peeled 1 onion, diced 2 cups chicken stock 1 teaspoon curry powder pepper Method: Place pumpkin and onion in 2-litre casserole dish. Cover and cook on P10 for 12 minutes.
P EA AND H AM S OUP Serves: 6 Ingredients: 2 1 ⁄ 2 cups green split peas 850 g smoked ham hock 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon thyme leaves 1 bay leaf 6 cups chicken stock 1 ⁄ 2 cup frozen peas Method: Wash split peas and place in a 2-litre bowl with 1- litre of water.
– 9 – R OASTED N UTS Serves: 2 to 4 Ingredients: 1 cup (150 g) raw peanuts (with or without skins, and unsalted) 1 teaspoon vegetable oil salt to taste Method: Place peanuts in a single layer on a pie plate. Drizzle nuts with oil and sprinkle with salt.
– 10 – Directions for cooking fish by Sensor ( S ) / Auto Cook Å Å • Minimum Weight 120 g / Maximum Weight 500 g • Suitable for cooking whole fish and fish fillets. • Select fish suitable for microwave cooking and place in a single layer in a shallow dish, with skin- side down.
– 11 – Bouillabaisse B OUILLABAISSE Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 onions, sliced 1 large leek, sliced 4 cloves garlic, crushed 425 g can tomato pieces 1 ⁄ 2 cup tomato pa.
– 12 – T OMA TO B ASIL M USSELS Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 kg fresh mussels 1 ⁄ 4 cup water 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 leek, sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 (425 g) can tomato pieces 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon oregano 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil freshly ground black pepper Method: Place mussels and water into a bowl.
– 13 – Season as desired, but salt after cooking. Browning sauce mixed with equal parts of butter will enhance the appearance. Poultry must be unstuffed. Tie legs together with cotton string. Place on a microwave rack set in a rectangular dish. Place poultry breast-side down: turn over halfway through cooking.
– 14 – Poultry and Eggs Cooking Whole Chicken by Sensor Cook ( S ) • Minimum Weight 1.4 kg / Maximum Weight 2.0 kg • Whole chickens should be cooked directly from the refrigerator and totally thawed. • Tie legs together with string. • Place onto a microwave rack set inside a dish.
– 15 – G REEN P EPPERCORN C HICKEN Serves: 4 Ingredients: 500 g sliced chicken breast fillets 2 tablespoons green peppercorns 1 tablespoon seeded mustard 1 teaspoon chicken stock powder 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 ⁄ 2 cup cream Method: Place chicken in a 3-litre casserole dish.
– 16 – C HICKEN R OLLS WITH H ONEY M UST ARD Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 8 chicken thigh fillets 16 prunes, pitted 8 green onions, sliced 2 tablespoon flaked almonds 4 rashers rindless bacon, halv.
– 17 – C OQ AU V IN ( S ) Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 750 g chicken thigh fillets, diced 4 rashers bacon, chopped 8 baby onions, peeled 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 ⁄ 2 cup white wine 1 1 ⁄ 2 cu.
Meat – 18 – Cooking T ender Cuts of Meat using Micro power For best results, select roasts that are uniform in shape. Place meat on a microwave rack in a suitable dish. Beef rib roast should be placed cut-side down. Other bone-in roasts should be placed fat-side down.
– 19 – Meat Cooking Curries by Sensor Cook (S) / Auto Cook Å Å (250 g - 750 g) (Weight of only meat) • Refer to chart below for quantities to use. • Cut meat and vegetables into even size pieces. • Place curry paste, meat, onion and hard vegetables into a suitable size casserole dish, do not use plastic dishes.
Meat – 20 – Cooking Casseroles by Sensor Cook (500g-2.0kg) (Weight includes all ingredients) ( S ) • Suitable for cooking casseroles with less tender cuts of meat combined with liquid and vegetables. • Cut meat and vegetables into even size pieces.
– 21 – Meat L ASAGNE Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: Meat Sauce: 500 g minced beef 2 small onions, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 (425 g) can tomato purée 1 cup beef stock 1 ⁄ 4 cup chopped basi.
Meat – 22 – S P AGHETTI M EA T S AUCE Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 500 g minced beef 1 onion, chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 (425 g) can tomatoes 1 cup tomato puree 2 beef stock cubes 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs pepper Method: Combine all ingredients in a 3-litre casserole dish.
– 23 – V egetables and Legumes Cooking Fresh V egetables by Micro power Vegetables should be covered and cooked on P10 power for best results. Weights given are trimmed weights. APPROX. COOKING VEGETABLE QUANTITY COOKING PROCEDURE TIME (in minutes) on P10 Asparagus 250 g Covered dish with 1 ⁄ 4 cup water.
C OOKING F ROZEN V EGET ABLES BY M ICRO POWER Remove vegetables from package and place in an appropriate sized container. Vegetables frozen in a pouch should be placed on a dish and the top pierced. Cook on P10 according to directions given in chart. Vegetables should be cooked covered with a lid or plastic wrap.
C OOKING D RIED B EANS OR P EAS BY M ICRO POWER Place hot tap water in 4-litre dish. Bring hot water to the boil on P10 for 10 to 12 minutes. Add beans and 2 tablespoons oil to water. Cook according to directions in chart. Stir. Allow to stand, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes.
H UMMUS ( S ) Å Å Ingredients: 1 cup chick peas, water for soaking 3 cups boiling water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoon turmeric 1 ⁄ 4 cup tahini ( sesame paste ) 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil Method: Place chick peas and water into a 4-litre casserole dish and soak overnight.
– 27 – V egetables and Legumes Ardennis Style Potatoes C ABBAGE H AM AND O NION ( S ) Serves: 6 Ingredients: 500 g cabbage, shredded 2 tablespoons water 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon butter 125 g ham, finely chopped salt and pepper Method: Place cabbage and water in a 3-litre casserole dish.
V egetables and Legumes – 28 – C ORN ON THE C OB ( S ) Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 corn cobs 2 tablespoons butter salt and pepper Method: Place corn cobs in 3-litre casserole dish and dot with butter. Cook, covered, on P10 for 10 to 12 minutes. Stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
– 29 – Rice, Pasta and Noodles Cooking Rice by Micro power Follow directions in chart for recommended dish size, amounts of water and cooking time. Add rice to water. Add salt and butter according to package directions. Cook on P10 for time recommended in chart.
Rice, Pasta and Noodles – 30 – P AELLA Serves: 6 to 8 Ingredients: 500 g mussels 1 ⁄ 4 cup water 1 green capsicum, sliced 1 red capsicum, sliced 1 onion, sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tablesp.
Rice, Pasta and Noodles Follow directions in chart for recommended dish size, amount of water and cooking time. Boil water, with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon oil. Add pasta and cook for time recommended in chart. Cook on P10. Test pasta for desired cooking before adding more time.
Rice, Pasta and Noodles – 32 – P ENNE P UTT ANESCA Serves: 4 Ingredients: 500 g Penne Pasta 2 litres boiling water 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes 1 .
– 33 – Follow directions in chart for recommended dish size, amount of boiling water and cooking time. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to water to prevent noodles from sticking together. Add noodles and cook for time recommended in chart. Cook noodles on P10.
– 34 – H ONEY S OY C HICKEN AND N OODLES ( S ) Å Å Serves: 4 Ingredients: 500 g chicken fillets, sliced 1 ⁄ 4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 cups finely sliced vegetables 400 g udon noodles 1 ⁄ 2 cup boiling water Method: Combine chicken, soy, honey and garlic in a 2-litre bowl marinate for 30 minutes.
– 35 – Cooking Desserts by Sensor Cook ( S ) • Your oven allows you to cook many desserts automatically. See recipes marked S on the following pages and follow these general instructions: • Suitable for desserts with a total weight between 375 g - 1.
– 36 – B UTTERSCOTCH P UDDING ( S ) Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 1 (400 g) can sweetened condensed milk 30 g butter 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 ⁄ 2 cup milk 3 ⁄ 4 cup self raising flour, sifted 1 cup brown sugar 1 ⁄ 2 cup hot tap water Method: Place condensed milk in a 3-litre casserole dish.
– 37 – Cakes, Desserts and slices can successfully be cooked in the microwave oven if a few simple rules are followed see individual recipes for instructions. C OOKING C AKES BY M ICRO P OWER • The texture of cakes cooked in the microwave oven is not the same as cakes cooked in a conventional oven, but it is a convenient way of cooking cakes.
Cakes, Desserts and Slices – 38 – M OCHA C ARROT C AKE Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 1 cup self-raising flour 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 ⁄ 2 cup caster sugar 1 ⁄ 2 cup crushed pineap.
Cakes, Desserts and Slices – 39 – Christmas Pudding I NDIVIDUAL C HRISTMAS P UDDING Makes: 8 Ingredients: 100 g sultanas 150 g raisins 50 g craisins 100 g dates, chopped 100 g dried figs, chopped .
C HOCOLA TE B ROWNIES Makes: 1 x 20 cm square slice pan Ingredients: 125 g butter 200 g chocolate 1 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 eggs 1 cup plain flour Method: Grease and line a 20 cm square pyrex dish. set aside. Melt butter and chocolate in a 2-litre dish on P7 for 1 1 ⁄ 2 minute.
– 41 – Cakes, Desserts and Slices C HERR Y K UECHEN Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: Base: 1 pkt (340 g) buttercake mix 1 ⁄ 2 cup toasted coconut 125 g melted butter 1 egg Filling: 425 g can pitted cherries, drained Topping: 300 ml sour cream 1 egg 2 tablespoons sugar cinnamon Method: Combine cake mix, coconut, melted butter and egg.
Preserves – 42 – Preserving Precautions: Do not use your oven for home canning or the heating of any closed jar. Pressure will build up and the jar may explode. In addition, the microwave oven cannot maintain the food at the correct canning temperature.
– 43 – B ASIC W HITE S AUCE Makes: 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour salt and white pepper 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups milk Method: Place butter in a 4-cup jug. Cook on P10 for 30 to 40 seconds. Stir in flour, salt and pepper.
Beverages – 44 – C OFFEE Serves: 1 Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 to 2 teaspoons instant coffee Method: Pour water into a heatproof cup. Add coffee. Stir. Heat on P10 for 1 to 2 minutes. Add milk and sugar, if desired. Stir. T EA Serves: 1 Ingredients: 3 ⁄ 4 cup hot tap water 1 tea bag Method: Pour water into a heatproof cup.
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