Operating Instructions and Cookbook Combination Oven Model No. NN-DF386B NN-DF386M NN-DF386B FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE F0003BM53BP.
Important notice The IEC (60705) power output (watts) The heating category for small packs of food Microwave symbol Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven. Your oven is rated 1000 Watts (IEC). When using other cookbooks remember to adjust cooking times accordingly. The symbol indicates the heating category for your oven when cooking or reheating convenience foods. Your oven is rated ‘E’, which is very efficient.
Contents Auto weight programs......................... 38-39 General guidelines.............................. 40-41 Quick check guide to cooking utensils......42 Microwave power levels ...........................43 Grilling ......................................................43 Oven .........................................................44 Combination .............................................45 Reheating and cooking guidelines............46 Combination cooking and reheating charts ..................
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 understand the hazards involved.
Safety instructions If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Warning! The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas and if these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer.
Safety instructions Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. Warning! Do not place this oven near an electric or gas cooker range. Warning! Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.
Safety instructions If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel button and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at fuse or circuit breaker panel. When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces and beverages in your oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid.
Safety instructions Clean the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal areas regularly. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to the oven walls, base of the oven, door seals and door seal areas wipe off with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if they get very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasive is not recommended. DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS. When using the OVEN, GRILL or COMBINATION modes, some foods may inevitably splatter grease on to the oven walls.
Safety instructions Warning! The accessible parts may become hot in OVEN, GRILL or COMBINATION use. Young children should be kept away. Children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated. This oven is intended for counter-top use only. It is not intended for Built-in use or for use inside a cupboard. A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning the appliance.
Safety instructions This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages only. Take care when heating foods low in moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, biscuits and pastries. These can easily burn, dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long.
Safety instructions The oven has two grill heaters situated in the top of the oven and two heaters situated in the base of the oven. After using the GRILL, OVEN, and COMBINATION functions, care should be taken to avoid touching the inside surfaces of the oven as these will be very hot. Care should be taken to avoid the heating element inside the oven. The oven lamp must be replaced by a service technician trained by the manufacturer. DO NOT attempt to remove the outer casing from the oven.
Disposal of waste products For business users in the European Union Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.
Important safety instructions PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Important safety instructions 1. In case of electronic failure, oven can only be turned off at wall socket. Heater 8. The oven has two grill heaters situated in the top of the oven and two grill heaters situated in the bottom of the oven. After using either the GRILL, OVEN and COMBINATION functions, the inside surfaces of the oven will be very hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching the heating elements inside the oven.
Before using your oven Examine your oven Cord 1. Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notify dealer immediately if unit is damaged. DO NOT install if unit is damaged. 3. If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or it’s service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Guarantee 2. Your receipt is your guarantee, please keep it safe.
Care & cleaning of your oven leave the oven door open to prevent the oven from accidentally turning on. After cleaning touch Stop/Cancel to clear the display window. 7. If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit or microwave leakage. 8. The oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly.
Maintenance of your oven Service Warning! 1. WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A SERVICE call your local Panasonic engineer (Customer Communications Centre on 0344 844 3899 can recommend an engineer). The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas. If these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer.
Outline diagram 1. Door release Pull the door handle downwards to open. When you open the oven door during cooking, the cooking is stopped temporarily without clearing earlier made settings. The cooking is resumed as soon as the door is closed and the Start pad pressed. The oven lamp lights as soon as the oven door is opened. Oven window Door safety lock system Oven air vent 2. 3. 4. 13 4 5 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
Important information – read carefully Safety Foods low in moisture If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in the oven, touch Stop/Cancel and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or the circuit breaker panel. Take care when heating foods low in moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, biscuits and pastries. These can easily burn, dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long.
Important information – read carefully Liquids Paper, plastic When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition. Do not use wire twist-ties with roasting bags when cooking mode includes microwave power as arcing will occur. Do not use recycled paper products, e.g.
Important information – read carefully Grilling Babies bottles and food jars The oven will only operate on the GRILL function with the door closed. After using the microwave oven, the fan motor may operate to cool the electric components. This is normal and you can take out food even though the fan motor operates. You can continue using the oven during this time. When reheating babies bottles always remove top and teat.
Microwaving principles Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War II. Important Note The dish used to cook or reheat the food will get warm during cooking, as the heat conducts from the food. Even in microwaving, oven gloves are required! MICROWAVES CAN NOT PASS THROUGH METAL AND THEREFORE METAL COOKING UTENSILS CAN NEVER BE USED IN A MICROWAVE, FOR COOKING ON MICROWAVE ONLY.
Control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 Display window Microwave power levels button Chaos defrost programs button Grill button Auto sensor programs button Oven power button Auto weight programs button Time / Weight selection dial More button Less button Memory button Timer button Stop /Cancel button: Before Cooking: One press clears your instructions During Cooking: One press temporarily stops the cooking program.
Setting the clock When the oven is first plugged in “REFER TO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE” appears in display window. Press Timer Button twice. Turn Time / Weight Dial. Enter the time by turning the Time/ Weight dial. The time appears in the display and the colon blinks. Press Timer Button. The colon stops blinking time of day is now locked into the display. Note 1. To reset time of day, repeat step 1 through to step 3, as above. 2.
Child safety lock Using this system will make the oven controls inoperable; however, the door can be opened. Child Lock can be set when the display shows a colon or the time. To Set: To Cancel: Press Start three times The time of day will disappear. Actual time will not be lost. ‘LOCK’ is indicated in the display. Press Stop /Cancel three times The time of day will reappear in the display. Note To activate child lock, Start must be pressed 3 times within a 10 second period.
Cooking Modes The diagrams shown below are cooking modes with examples of the accessories. It may vary depending on recipe/dish used. Further information can be found in the Cookbook. Microwave Grill Oven Grill + Microwave Key Heater Microwave 24 F0003BM53BP.
Microwave cooking and defrosting Press Microwave Power. Select desired power level. Set the cooking time using the Time/Weight Dial (HIGH power: up to 30 minutes Other powers: up to 90 minutes). 1 Press 2 Presses 3 Presses 4 Presses 5 Presses 6 Presses HIGH DEFROST MEDIUM LOW SIMMER WARM Press Start Button. The cooking program will count down. 1000 Watts 270 Watts 600 Watts 440 Watts 300 Watts 100 Watts Use of accessory: Use your own Pyrex® dishes, plates or bowls directly on the ceramic plate.
Grilling Cooking Press Grill to select level 1 press 2 presses 3 Presses Grill 1 Grill 2 Grill 3 1000 W (high) 700 W (medium) 500 W (low) Set Time Select Cooking time by turning the Time/Weight Dial. Time can be set up to 90 minutes. Press Start The time counts down in the display. Use of accessory: Note 1. Place food on wire rack on ceramic plate. Place a heatproof plate (Pyrex®) underneath to catch fat and drips. Alternatively use the enamel shelf in the top shelf position.
Oven Cooking This Pad offers a choice of oven temperatures 40°C (for proving dough) and 100 - 220°C in 10°C increments. For quick selection of the most commonly used cooking temperatures, the temperatures start at 150°C and count up to 220°C then 40°C (for proving dough) and 100°C. Use of accessory: Oven: Set the desired oven temperature. Press Start Button to start preheating. Note The oven can not preheat at 40 g. After preheating, place the food in the oven.
Oven Cooking Note on Preheating: 1. Do not open the door during preheating. After preheating 3 beeps will be heard and the “P” will flash in the display window. If the oven door is not opened after preheating, the oven will maintain the selected temperature. After 1 hour, including preheating, the oven will shut off automatically and revert to time of day. 2. If you want to cook without preheating, after selecting the desired temperature, set the cooking time then press Start Button. Note 1.
Combination Cooking There is only one combination setting. 1. Grill + Microwave, HIGH power is not available on Combination cooking. This would not be useful in normal use (the food would be cooked before browning is achieved). DEFROST power Defrost can not be set in combination. Use of accessory: Grill + Microwave Set the desired Grill setting Set the desired Microwave Power Level. Set the cooking time using the Time/Weight Dial (up to 90 minutes). Press Start Button.
Combination Cooking Note 8. DO NOT use plastic MICROWAVE containers on combination programs (unless suitable for combination cooking). Dishes must be able to withstand the heat of the top grill - heatproof glass e.g. Pyrex® or ceramic are ideal. 9. DO NOT use your own metal dishes or tins, as the microwaves will not penetrate the food evenly. 10. When the selected cooking time is less than one hour, the time counts down second by second. 11.
Using the timer Delay start cooking By using the Timer, you are able to program Delay Start cooking. example Press Timer. Set the delay time by turning the Time/ Weight Dial (up to 9 hours). Set the desired cooking program and cooking time. Press Start Note 1. Three stage cooking can be programmed including Delay Start cooking. example Delay Start: 1 hour HIGH power: 10 min Once SIMMER power: 20 min 5 Times 2.
Multi-stage cooking 2 or 3 stage cooking Example: Press Microwave Power. Select desired power level Set the cooking time using the Time/Weight Dial. Press Microwave Power. Select desired power level Set the cooking time using the Time/Weight Dial. Press Start. The cooking program will start and the time in the display will count down. Example: To DEFROST (DEFROST power) for 2 minutes and cook food on HIGH power for 3 minutes. Press Microwave Power twice to select DEFROST power.
Using the memory function This feature allows you to pre-program your oven for a regular reheating or cooking task. You are able to pre-program your oven for a specific power level and time that is convenient for you. You can only pre-program one memory task with this oven. To set a memory program Program the desired cooking program. OR Press Memory. The oven is automatically pre-set to memory. 1. To select memory 2 press memory button twice. To select memory 3 press memory button three times.
Chaos defrost With this feature you can defrost frozen food according to the weight. The weight is programmed in grams. For quick selection, the weight starts from the most commonly used weight for each program. Select the desired Chaos defrost program 1 Press Meat items 2 Presses Meat joints 3 Presses Bread Program Set the weight of the frozen food by using the Time/Weight Dial. Turning the dial slowly will count up in 10 g steps. Turning the dial quickly will count up in 100 g steps. Min./Max.
Auto sensor programs A variety of food may be cooked without having to enter the cooking time, weight or the power level. e.g. Press Start Button. Select the desired Auto Sensor Program. Plus/Minus Control: Preferences for degree of cooking vary for each individual. After having used Auto Sensor Programs a few times, you may decide you would prefer your food cooked to a different degree of cooking. By using Plus/Minus control, the programs can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.
Auto sensor programs Program Weight Accessories Instructions - To reheat a fresh precooked meal. All foods must be pre-cooked. Foods should be at refrigerator temperature approx. + 5°C. Reheat in container as purchased. Pierce covering film with a sharp knife once in the centre and four times around the edge. If transferring food to dish, cover with pierced cling film. Press auto sensor programs button once then press start. Stir at beeps.
Auto sensor programs Program Weight Accessories 8. PASTA 100 g - 450 g Instructions For cooking dried pasta. Use a large bowl. Add 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp oil and boiling water. For 100 g - 290 g pasta add 1 litre of boiling water. For 300 g - 450 g pasta add 1 ½ litre of boiling water. Cover with a lid. Press auto sensor programs button five times. Stir at beeps. Press start. Drain after cooking. - 5 presses 9. RICE 100 g - 300 g For cooking rice for savoury dishes not rice puddings.
Auto weight programs Note The weight is programmed in grams. For quick selection, the weight starts from the most commonly used weight for each program. Select the desired auto weight program. Program Set the weight of the food by using the Time / Weight selection dial. Turning the dial slowly will count up in 10 g steps. Turning the dial quickly will count up in 100 g steps. Weight Accessories Press Start Button Instructions 150 g - 500 g For reheating fresh pre-cooked quiche.
Auto weight programs Homemade dishes This function allows cooking of dishes using raw ingredients on the auto weight programs Gratin Potato and Gratin Pasta. For these recipes please follow exactly the amounts and methods, which are described below. Program Weight Accessories Instructions - See below for recipe. Place on ceramic plate. Press the auto weight programs pad six times. Press Start (it is not necessary to enter the weight of the food). Allow to stand for 5 min. after cooking.
General guidelines Standing time Plated Meals Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require a STANDING TIME (inside or outside of the oven) after cook ing, to allow heat to finish con ducting to cook the centre completely. Stand for 2-3 mins. Vegetables Boiled potatoes benefit from standing 1-2 mins., however most other types of vegetables can be served immediately. If food is not cooked after STANDING TIME, return to oven and cook for additional time. Jacket Potato Stand 5 mins.
General guidelines Dish size Starting temperature Follow the dish sizes given in the recipes, as these affect the cooking and reheating times. A quantity of food spread in a bigger dish cooks and reheats more quickly. Food cooks better by microwave when in a round container rather than square. The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat up. Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature. Turning and stirring Some foods require stirring during cooking.
Quick check guide to cooking utensils For Microwave For Grill For Oven For Combination (Microwave & Grill) Heat resistant glass Microwave-safe plastic cookware Pottery, Earthenware, Stoneware Foil/Metal containers Wicker, Wood, Straw baskets Cling film Cookware Heat resistant china and ceramics Do not use dishes with a metal rim or pattern; or jugs or mugs with glued handles.
Microwave power levels Power level Use HIGH power DEFROST power Reheating meals and sauces; Cooking fish, vegetables, sauces, and preserves (*) Defrosting frozen foods MEDIUM power Roasting; Cooking egg sauces and sponge cakes; Heating milk LOW power Cooking and reheating chicken casseroles and quiches SIMMER power Cooking stews, casseroles, rice puddings, rich fruit cakes, and egg custards WARM power For warming up butter, cheeses, fruits or ice-creams; to keep warm your main dishes Note (*) CY
Oven Accessories This cooking method allows you to cook food using heat produced by the heaters situated in the top and bottom of the oven cavity. NO MICROWAVES are used in Oven Heating mode: you can therefore use any metal dishes or heat-resistant containers. NB: temperatures between 40°C and 100°C, which are not used in traditional cooking, are not available on this oven. You can either use the enamel shelf in the upper or lower shelf position. Alternatively use the wire rack on the ceramic plate.
Combination Combination cooking is ideal for many foods. The Microwave power cooks them quickly, while the Grill provides traditional browning and crisping; all of this happening simultaneously. The following combination modes are available: Note 1. Never cover foods when cooking on a Combination program. 2. For small quantities do not cook by Combination, cook by Grill or Microwave only for best results. 3. Do not preheat the oven on Combination.
Reheating and cooking guidelines Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power power. Meals can be brought back to serving temperature in just minutes and will taste freshly cooked and NOT leftover. Always check food is piping hot and return to oven if necessary. Check the temperature of the filling before consuming to avoid burning your mouth. Do not leave unattended. Do not add extra alcohol.
Combination cooking and reheating charts Heating guide: G indicates « Grill ». Unless marked with « (for cooking) », the foods listed below are assumed to have already been cooked and this guide is for heating them. Standing time: it is important to allow the food to stand after heating, preferably in the oven: 3 to 6 minutes for light dishes and snacks, bread, cakes and pastries, liquids and main dishes, and 10 minutes for dense dishes such as gratins and pies.
Combination cooking and reheating charts Food - Sausage roll (2) Weight or quantity Chilled 100 g -130 g 1 pce 200 g - 260 g 2 pces Frozen G 1 + MEDIUM power 2 min 40 s & rest 2 min Auto chilled pastry G 1 + MEDIUM power 4 min then 2 min G 1 - Vegetable pasties (2) 120 g 1 pce - Samosas with meat (2) 120 g 2 pces G 1 + SIMMER power 2 min & 2 min G 1 G 1 + LOW power 3 min 240 g 4 pces G 1 + SIMMER power 3 min 30 sec G 1 + MEDIUM power 6 min 240 g 4 pces G 1 + SIMMER power 4 min G 1 + MEDIU
Combination cooking and reheating charts Heating guide: G indicates « Grill ». Unless marked with « (for cooking) », the foods listed below are assumed to have already been cooked and this guide is for heating them. Standing time: it is important to allow the food to stand after heating, preferably in the oven: 3 to 6 minutes for light dishes and snacks, bread, cakes and pastries, liquids and main dishes, and 10 minutes for dense dishes such as gratins and pies.
Combination cooking and reheating charts Food Weight or quantity Chilled Frozen 200 g HIGH power 1 min 40 s to 2 min HIGH power 4 to 5 min 500 g HIGH power 3 min 30 s to 4 min HIGH power 7 to 8 min 200 g HIGH power 2 min - 500 g HIGH power 4 min - 1000 g HIGH power 6 to 7 min HIGH power 14 to 15 min 230 g 1 pce 4 G 1 + SIMMER power 7 to 8 min - 60 g 2 pces G 1 + SIMMER power 11 to 12 min - 120 g LOW power 1 min to 1 min 30 s - 200 g 2 pces G 1 + WARM power 12 to 16 min - - whi
Combination cooking and reheating charts Heating guide: G indicates « Grill ». Unless marked with « (for cooking) », the foods listed below are assumed to have already been cooked and this guide is for heating them. Standing time: it is important to allow the food to stand after heating, preferably in the oven: 3 to 6 minutes for light dishes and snacks, bread, cakes and pastries, liquids and main dishes, and 10 minutes for dense dishes such as gratins and pies.
Combination cooking and reheating charts Food Weight or quantity Chilled Frozen 50 g 1 pce HIGH power 20 to 30 s HIGH power 40 s (5) 100 g 2 pces HIGH power 40 to 50 s HIGH power 80 s (5) 490 g - G 2 + MEDIUM power 7 min & 8 min rest 50 g 1 pce - G 1 + WARM power 2 min & 2 min rest 100 g 2 pcs - G 1 + WARM power 3 min & 2 min rest 40 g 1 pce - G 1 + SIMMER power 1 min 40 sec DESSERTS Sweet pancakes (3 & 4) Apple crumble (1) Donuts plain (3) Waffel (2 & 5) 80 g 2 pces - G 1 + SIMME
Tips for microwave cooking Soften butter which has been in the refrigerator. Soften for 1 min at Get more juice from an orange or a lemon. Before squeezing, heat 1 100W (for 250 g). Remove the foil wrapper first. orange or 1 lemon for 20 to 30 s at HIGH power, then squeeze it straight away: it will give more juice. Rehydrating dried fruit. Add 6 tbsp of water to 200 g of prunes or raisins, (or use rum for certain cake recipes). Mix and heat on HIGH power for 2 to 3 min. Leave to stand for 2 min.
Defrosting guidelines The biggest problem when defrosting food in a microwave is to get the inside defrosted before the outside starts to cook. For this reason Panasonic have made the defrosting on your oven CYCLIC DEFROST, just select the DEFROST power level and set the required time. The oven then divides this time into 8 stages. These stages alternate between defrosting (total of 4) and standing (total of 4).
Defrosting chart Food Baguette (3) Bread rolls (3) Bread - slice (3) Breakfast pastries (3) Brioche (1,3) Butter (1) Weight/Quantity Defrosting time & mode Standing Times (minimum) 150 g HIGH power 30 to 50 s - 1 piece (85 g) HIGH power 30 to 40 s - 3 x 125 g HIGH power 40 to 50 s - 60 g HIGH power 20 to 30 s - 2 x 50 g HIGH power 30 s to 40 s or DEFROST power 3-4 mins 5 mins 30 g DEFROST power 1 to 2 min 100 g DEFROST power 2 to 3 mins 5 mins 250 g DEFROST power 2 to 3 min 30 s 15
Meat and Poultry Your oven allows you to cook meat using combination cooking (Grill + Microwave) or oven mode, ideal for large pieces of meat or slow cooking. Small cuts of meat can be cooked by Grill or Combination. Microwave only can be used to quickly finish cooking a fricassee, poultry in sauce or meat cooked on the barbeque.
Meat and Poultry As meat will not be browned when using the microwave only, the microwave cooking times indicated below are for meat that has first been browned in a frying pan on all sides (pork, veal, lamb and beef) or for meat that does not need to be browned (poultry fillets, rabbit). Meat should be turned over half-way through cooking time and left to stand for 5 to 8 mins at the end of cooking time. Grill or Combination cooking Time in min. Microwave alone Oven alone Time in min.
Fish When is fish cooked? Fish cooks very well by microwave as it stays moist and the lingering fish smells left in conventional ovens are avoided. Fish is cooked when it flakes easily and becomes opaque. Remember that fatty fishes (salmon, mackerel, halibut) are cooked more quickly than leaner fishes (cod, Nile perch, Tilapia.) Arranging Thin fillets of fish i.e. plaice, should be rolled up prior to cooking to avoid overcooking on the thinner outside edge and tail.
Fish Cooking fish by grill or combination Cooking by oven mode For fish parcels in aluminium foil, or large fish, preheat the oven and place on the enamel shelf in the lower shelf position. Brush fish with melted butter or oil to keep fish moist. Place on wire rack. DO NOT add salt, however sprinkle with pepper or herbs if required. Use Combination Grill 1 + SIMMER power for small fish (trouts, mackerel) and Combination Grill 1 + LOW power for larger fish (sea bream, bass).
Vegetables Added water Very water-rich vegetables such as tomatoes, courgettes, aubergines, frozen vegetables for ratatouille, mushrooms, spinach, endives, lettuce, onions, most fruits, etc., to which little or no water should be added, since microwave cooking uses the water contained in the foods naturally.
Vegetables Fresh/frozen vegetables manual cooking charts - use HIGH power for 500 g (time in minutes) Vegetables Artichokes: - whole - hearts Asparagus* Aubergines Beetroot* Chinese Leaves Broccoli Mushrooms Carrot: - round slices - strips Fennel: - whole cut in half - thin cut Cabbage* Brussels sprouts Cauliflower Boule celery Celery* Courgettes Endives Spinach: - Chopped - leaves Peas* Mange-tout peas Broad beans* Thin sliced leeks Green beans* Dwarf beans Mixed spring vegetables* Corn on cob (2 cobs)* Tu
Eggs & cheese Cheeses Eggs are delicate products which require special attention. This is because if they are placed straight into the oven, they explode because of the pressure created inside the shell. Being broken, the yolk also explodes if the film covering it is not pierced. So push the tip of a toothpick into the centre of the yolk; if the egg is fresh, it will not spill out. The yolk and the white react differently to the microwaves and unfortunately the yolk cooks more quickly.
Dry starchy foods and vegetables The cooking times for dried vegetables in the microwave are much the same as with traditional cooking. On the other hand, these foodstuffs heat up very quickly, without taking on a reheated flavour, so long as they are in a closed vessel, with butter or sauce mixed in. power for 250 g of pasta (for 1 litre of water). Dried vegetables For the cooking, use a big vessel (to avoid any overspill). Fully cover with water or stock.
Desserts - Pastries Lid: Your oven offers several ways of baking cakes, depending on the desired result. cakes: DO NOT cover. - Fruit : you can cover fruit compotes which do not contain much water and leave compotes which contain a lot of water uncovered. • Cooking using microwaves is perfect and quick for custards, flans, poached fruit and compotes as well as cakes containing raising agent which do not need to go golden on top (chocolate cake and sponge cake to be filled).
Desserts - Pastries Manual Combination cooking: This combines the effects of radiant heat which makes the cakes golden, and microwaves which cook the inside quickly and make the cakes rise. Allow for a cooking time of at least half or two-thirds of the cooking time for traditional cooking methods. Tins: 1) For flans, clafoutis, gratins, use dishes which are microwave safe and heat-resistant (Pyrex® or ovenproof porcelain) and preferably round (or Pyrex® baba cases) or oval.
Common queries answered Problem Cause Solution Food not cooked through. Put back in oven for extra time. Remember foods at fridge temperature require more cooking time than food at room temperature. Container too small. For liquid foods, use container twice the volume of food. Oven not receiving correct power. Oven should be on an independent outlet. Food temperature from fridge colder than room temperature. Extra time required for cooking colder foods. Power setting too high.
Common queries answered Problem Cause Solution Cooked uncovered. Cover with a lid or cling film. Low moisture content, e.g. old root vegetables. Add extra 2-4 tbsp. of water. Salt added before cooking. Salt after cooking if necessary. This is normal and means the food is cooking faster then the moisture can be expelled from the oven. Wipe off with a soft cloth. Condensation appears in the oven. Warm air is felt coming from the door seal area. The oven door is not an air-tight seal.
Soups / Starters ingredients St Germain Soup approx 46 min SERVES 4 300 g split peas, 1 leek, thinly sliced, 1 carrot, thinly sliced, 1 onion, chopped, 50 g butter, Wash the split peas in water and drain. Place in the casserole dish and cover with hot water. Cook on HIGH power for 4-6 mins or until boiling. Drain. Cook the leek, carrot and onion in butter for 4-6 min on HIGH power, covered. Add the split peas and the smoked bacon. Cover with 700 ml of hot water, add the garlic and the bouquet garni.
ingredients Cut bread into 1.5 cm slices diagonally, leaving bottom crust uncut. Soften butter in a small bowl on HIGH power for 10-20 secs. Mix butter and Pesto sauce together until well blended. Spread each side of cut bread slices with butter mixture. Place on wire rack and cook on COMBINATION SIMMER power + Grill 1 for 3 mins. or until crispy. Cut through base crust of each slice before serving.
Soups / Starters ingredients MAKES 40-45 115 g plain flour, 115 g chilled butter, diced, 115 g mature cheddar, finely grated, 50 g can anchovy fillets in oil, drained and roughly chopped, 50 g pitted black olives roughly chopped, ½ tsp cayenne pepper salt ingredients SERVES 4 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped, 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 700 g sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped, 1 large red pepper, deseeded and chopped, 700 ml vegetable stock, 150 ml coconut milk, salt, pepper.
approx 30 min Soak four bamboo skewers in warm water for 20 mins. In a large bowl, blend together all meatball ingredients by hand until mixed together well. Again, by hand, mould the mixture into 2.5 cm balls. Whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a separate bowl until brown sugar has dissolved. Cut the squash into 1.25 cm pieces. Cut the pepper into 2.5 cm pieces. Thread meatballs alternately with assorted cut vegetables and tomatoes onto each skewer.
Meat / Poultry ingredients SERVES 4 - 5 800 g chicken fillets, 2 shallots, 40 g butter, 1 glass of white wine or cider, salt and pepper, 4 large apples, 4 tbsp double cream, sauce thickener, 2 tbsp Calvados. Normandy Style Chicken approx 20 min Cut the chicken fillets into pieces. Sweat the chopped shallots in butter, covered, for 2 mins on HIGH power. Add the chicken pieces, the white wine or cider, salt, pepper and the apples, peeled, deseeded and cubed.
ingredients Slice the chicken breasts into strips and place between plastic film and flatten using a rolling pin. Put chicken in a shallow dish with lemon juice, thyme, olive oil and seasoning. Allow to marinate for a couple of hours in the fridge. Pre-heat on OVEN 200°C with enamel shelf in the lower position. Carefully remove the enamel shelf from the oven using oven gloves. Spread the chicken out on the enamel shelf and put back in the oven. Cook on OVEN 200°C for 10-15 mins.
Meat / Poultry ingredients SERVES 4 700 g lamb fillet, cut into chunks, 2 onions, chopped 1 red chili, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1 sprig rosemary, 275 ml white wine, 400 g can chopped tomatoes, 45 ml (3 tbsp) sliced black olives, 100 g linguine, broken into small pieces, 150 g feta cheese cubed, Greek lamb stew approx 60 min Place the lamb and onion in casserole dish and cover. Place on ceramic plate and cook on MEDIUM power for 10 mins.
ingredients Soak porcini mushrooms in boiling water for 20 mins. Drain and finely chop. Put the butter, all the mushrooms and onions in a bowl and cover. Place on the ceramic plate and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins. Add wine to the mushroom mixture and cook on HIGH power for 7-8 mins. Preheat on OVEN 220°C. Place the fillets on the enamel shelf and cook on OVEN 200°C for 10-15 min. Allow to cool. Cut the pastry into 4 pieces and roll each piece out of a 15 cm x 15 cm square and brush with beaten egg.
Vegetables ingredients SERVES 6 700 g - 800 g of frozen mix of Mediterranean vegetables or Ratatouille, 5 tbsp couscous medium, 5 eggs, 1 tbsp cream, 150 g Spanish chorizo, Ratatouille Flan approx 23 min Cook the frozen Ratatouille Mix with the couscous, covered in the Pyrex® dish for 11 to 12 mins. on HIGH power. Whisk the eggs with cream in the bowl. Add the diced chorizo, with grated cheese and cooked vegetable mixture. Mix thoroughly, season to taste and pour in the Pyrex® dish.
ingredients Preheat on OVEN 200°C. Place the courgettes in a single layer in the Pyrex® dish, close together, cut side up. Lightly brush with olive oil. Place on the Wire Rack in the lower shelf position and bake for 20 minutes. For the stuffing mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Sprinkle the mixture on the top of the courgettes and drizzle the remaining olive oil over. Return to the oven and bake for 10-15 min on OVEN 200°C.
Vegetables ingredients SERVES 4 225 g bag spinach leaves, 200 g jar sundried tomatoes in oil, 100 g feta cheese, cubed, 2 eggs, beaten, 250 g pack filo pastry, Dish: 3 litre bowl, 22 cm loose bottomed cake tin ingredients SERVES 4-6 2 onions, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 30 ml (2 tbsp) oil, 2 deseeded red peppers, chopped, 400 g canned tomatoes, 15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato puree, salt and pepper, 450 g spinach, 450 g fresh ricotta cheese, 6 sheets lasagne, 300 ml natural yoghurt, parmesan cheese Greek pi
ingredients Cook the onion and carrots with the olive oil in the covered Pyrex® casserole dish on HIGH power for 5-6 minutes. Stir halfway through cooking. Stir in the chilli powder and ground cumin. Cook on HIGH power for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and beans. Cover and bring to the boil on HIGH power for 8-10 minutes then cook on SIMMER power for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread a thin layer of the mixture over the base of the square Pyrex® dish.
Fish ingredients SERVES 4 - 5 1 onion, 1 red pepper, 200 ml coconut milk, 1 tomato, 1 tbsp curry paste, juice of ½ lemon, 600 g coley or pollock, salt and pepper. Coconut fish curry approx 28 min Sweat the chopped onion with the cubed pepper in the dish, covered, for 4-5 mins on HIGH power. Add the coconut milk, the peeled and chopped tomato, the curry paste and lemon juice; Cook on HIGH power for 3 mins. before adding the fish cut into cubes.
ingredients Combine salmon and prawns. Sprinkle with lemon juice and season to taste. Pre-heat on OVEN 190°C. Cut the filo pastry into 16 squares measuring 18cm. Brush 2 squares with the melted butter, covering the remaining squares with a damp tea towel. Place ¼ of the salmon & prawn mixture in the middle of one buttered filo square. Fold 2 sides of the filo to form a rectangle. Fold the open ends over the filling. Place this parcel on the second buttered square and draw up the edges and seal the parcel.
Fish ingredients SERVES 4 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, crushed, 25 g butter, 225 g brown cap mushrooms, quartered, 225 g Arborio (risotto) rice, juice and rind of 1 lemon, 3ml (½ tsp) saffron strands, crushed, 300 ml hot vegetable stock, 300 ml white wine 100 g frozen peas, Prawn risotto approx 24 min Put the onion, garlic, butter and mushrooms in a large bowl. Place on the ceramic plate and cook on HIGH power for 5 mins.
ingredients Cook the shallots with the butter in a bowl, covered, for 1-2 mins on HIGH power. Cut out 2 fairly large pieces of greaseproof paper. Place the shallots at the centre of each square; add a teaspoonful of mustard; add 1 mackerel fillet, seasoned and sprinkled with lemon juice. Add a pinch of chopped chives before placing the other mackerel fillet head-to-toe. Season again and add a tablespoon of cream. Close the papillote. Place in the Pyrex® dish.
Sauces ingredients 500 ml 35 g butter, 35 g flour, 500 ml milk, salt, pepper, grated nutmeg. Dish: 1 bowl, 1.5 litre capacity ingredients SERVES 4 50 g Roquefort cheese, 200 ml single cream, 2 tsp corn flour, salt, pepper, White sauce approx 8 min Melt the butter 1 min, covered, on MEDIUM power. Add the flour, stir, and cook 1 further min on MEDIUM power. Set aside; Heat the milk in a jug on HIGH power 2 min 30 s to 3 min. Pour the milk over the butter and flour mixture, whisking all the time.
ingredients Place butter in the jug on ceramic plate and melt on HIGH power for 20-30 secs. Stir in sugars, cocoa powder and vanilla essence. Gradually add milk, stirring well. Cook on HIGH power for 2 mins. Stir well. Cook on HIGH power for 1 min. Stir and contine to cook in 30 sec stages until you achieve a smooth and glossy consistency that coats the back of the spoon.
Desserts / Cakes ingredients SERVES 4 100 g short grain rice, 1000 ml whole milk 80 g sugar small piece of cinnamon stick. 1 vanilla pod Rice Pudding approx 1 hr 10 min Pour the rice, milk and sugar in the bowl. Add the cinnamon and split vanilla pod. Do not cover. Bring to the boil by heating on HIGH power for 7 to 8 min, paying close attention to ensure that the milk doesn’t overflow, then cook on SIMMER power for 50-60 mins. Leave to cool down, covered for at least 1 hour. Dish: 1 bowl, 2.
ingredients Preheat on OVEN 170°C with the enamel shelf in the lower shelf position. Beat the butter, which has been kept at room temperature, and the sugar until a mousse-like consistency is achieved. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each egg is added. Mix in the flour. Fill individual paper cases two thirds full with the mixture. Cook on OVEN 170°C for 30-40 min.
Desserts / Cakes ingredients Chocolate fudge pudding approx 7 min SERVES 4 100 g self-raising flour Place flour, sugar, salt and cocoa into a mixing bowl. Melt margarine in a small dish on MEDIUM power for 40 secs - 1 min. or until melted. Add melted margarine to flour, along with egg, vanilla essence and milk. Beat well. Pour mixture into souffle dish. Mix together brown sugar and cocoa and sprinkle over mixture. Pour over hot water and cook on HIGH power for 5 - 6 mins. or until set on top.
ingredients Preheat on OVEN 180°C. Mix the apples and lemon juice in a bowl. Add the sugar, walnuts, sultanas, cinnamon and almonds and mix. Take three sheets of filo pastry and brush them with melted butter. Lay the sheet with the shortest side nearest you. Lay the second 5-6 cm over the longest side of the first sheet, overlapping the third sheet over the second. Lay three more sheets of filo pastry on top of each other. Pour the apple filling over the filo pastry, but leave around 2.
Bread ingredients Makes 1 loaf or 8 rolls 450 g strong bread flour 1 sachet dried yeast 5 ml salt 15 g butter or margarine 275 ml warm water For Wholemeal Bread Use 225 g each of wholemeal and strong white bread flour. Standard Bread / Bread Rolls In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast and salt. Rub in the butter or margarine. Add the warm water then mix to a dough. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10 mins. For 1 loaf mould into the desired shape on the greased enamel shelf.
ingredients 3 to 4 minutes on HIGH power. Leave to cool. Using your hands, spread out the dough in the enamel shelf without making a raised edge. Spread on the sauce, onions, oregano and season, covering all the dough well. Cook on OVEN 220°C for 10 - 15 mins. Then add other ingredients according to taste - cheese, anchovies, olives, bacon pieces etc. - and continue cooking on OVEN 220°C for 8 -10 minutes.
Jams Guidelines (approx. 3 mins. for 2 jars). Empty and drain upside down on kitchen paper. The jars should be warm when filled with jam. Making jams, marmalades and chutneys by microwave is much quicker and cleaner than using a large pan on the hob. One of the main advantages is that preserves can be made in small batches, using fresh or frozen fruit exactly when it suits you. DO NOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE TO STERILIZE BABIES’ BOTTLES. DO NOT SEAL PRESERVING JARS IN YOUR MICROWAVE.
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Questions and answers Q A Q: A: Q A: The fan continues to rotate after cooking. Why? After using oven, the fan motor may rotate to cool the electrical components. This is normal and you can continue using the oven at this time. Q: Can I check the pre-set oven temperature while cooking or preheating by Oven? Yes. Press Oven Button and the oven temperature will appear in the display window for 2 seconds.
Technical specifications Manufacturer Panasonic Model NN-DF386B BPQ/NN-DF386M BPQ Power Supply 230-240 V 50 Hz Operating Frequency: Input Power: Output Power: 2450 MHz Maximum 2060 W Microwave 1040 W Grill 1060 W Microwave 1000 W (IEC-60705) Heater Top 1000 W Heater Bottom 600 W External Dimensions 483 mm (W) x 396 mm (D) x 310 mm (H) Interior Dimensions W x D x H (mm) 299 mm (W) x 350 mm (D) x 199 mm (H) Uncrated Weight (approx.) 13.
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