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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. This requires an understanding of what exactly happens to food when placed in the oven. This is explained in the following pages.
Table of Contents Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................2 Installation and General Instructions ........................................................................................3 Microwaves and How They Work .............................................................................................4 Cookware and Utensil Guide..............................................................................
Safety Instructions 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 grille is not damaged or broken. 2. The door fits squarely and securely and opens and closes smoothly. 3. The door hinges are in good condition. 4. The metal plates of a metal seal on the door are neither buckled nor deformed. 5.
Installation and General Instructions Food 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. If smoke is observed, press the Stop/Reset Pad and leave door closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, and/or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. 3. Do not dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in oven. They may catch on fire. 4.
Microwaves and How They Work 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. Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube (which is the heart of the microwave oven).
Cookware and Utensil Guide (continued) Metal 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. The majority of plastic dishes, even those designed for use in the microwave oven, are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat or sugar content, or for lengthy cooking times.
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.
Control Panel NN-MX26 (1) Display Window (2) Auto Cook Pads (3) Micro Power Pad (4) Time Pads (5) Timer/Clock Pad (6) Turbo Defrost Pad (7) Start Pad (1) (2) One tap allows oven to begin functioning. If door is opened or Stop/Reset Pad is pressed once during oven operation, Start Pad must again be pressed to restart oven. (3) (4) (6) (8) (7) Before cooking: One tap clears your instructions. During cooking: One tap temporarily stops the cooking process.
To Cook / Reheat / Defrost by Micro Power and Time (for NN-MX26) To Cook/Reheat/Defrost by Micro Power and Time 1 Plug in Plug into a properly earthed electrical outlet. 2 Open Door Open the door and place container with food in a dish on Glass Tray in the oven. Then close the door. 3 Select Power Level Press Micro Power pad to your desired power level. To select MEDIUM power press Micro Power pad 4 times. Press Note: When selecting High Power on the first stage, you can start from step 4.
To Set Clock (for NN-MX26) You can use the oven without setting the clock. 1 Press twice The colon start to blink. 2 Enter Time of Day Enter time of day by pressing appropriate Time Pads. e.g. 11:25 11 times (to set hours) Operation & Hints twice (to set 10 mins.) 5 times (to set 1 mins) Time appears in the Display Window, colon is blinking. Verify time of day in the Display Window. 3 Press The colon stops blinking; time of day is now locked into Display Window.
To Cook / Reheat / Defrost by Micro Power and Time (for NN-MX21) 1 Plug in Plug into a properly earthed electrical outlet. 2 Open Door Open the door and place container with food in a dish on Glass Tray in the oven. Then close the door. 3 Select Power Level (see chart in page 8) Set the Power Level. 4 Set Cooking Time (e.g. 5 minutes) Set the working time. NB: When selecting the time for shorter than 5 minutes, turn Timer/Weight Select Dial past 5 minutes and then return to the correct time.
To Reheat by Micro Power and Time Reheat by Setting Power and Time - Frozen Convenience Foods FROZEN ITEM (Pre-cooked) POWER TIME (in minutes) BREAD & BAKED PRODUCT Bread 1 slice 1 loaf MEDIUM-HIGH MEDIUM-HIGH 10 - 15 sec 2-4 6 rolls MEDIUM 1-2 Do not let bread get hot, or it will become rubbery and dry out. Remove whole loaf from original wrapper. Place on paper towel to absorb moisture. Cheesecake (600 g) DEFROST 2-3 Remove from container. Defrost on plate.
To Defrost Turbo Defrost (For NN-MX26) This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood by weight. 1 Set Weight The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate. The recommended maximum weight of food depends on the oven cavity size. Weight must be programmed in kilograms and tenths of a kilogram (max 2.0 kg). Enter weight. 2 Press Defrost time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down. Halfway through defrosting, beep sounds.
Defrosting Tips and Techniques 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. 3. REMOVE ALL AIR and seal securely. 4. LABEL package with type and cut of meat, date and weight. 5. Defrosting times given in the charts are for thoroughly frozen foods (i.e. at least 24 hours in freezer maintained at -18°C or lower).
To Cook / Reheat Food Using Auto Cook Pads (for NN-MX26) 1 Press Desired Food Category Pad until the required weight/serving size appears in the Display Window (see chart below). e.g. Vegetables press once - 120 g is displayed press twice - 180 g 2 Press Cooking time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down.
To Use Timer Pad (for NN-MX26) To Use as a Kitchen Timer Press. Set desired amount of time. (up to 99 minutes and 90 seconds) Press. Time will count down without oven operating. To Set Standing Time Press. Set desired amount of time. (up to 99 minutes and 90 seconds) Press. Cooking will start. After cooking, standing time will count down without oven operating. To Set Delay Start Set the desired cooking programme. (see Page 8) Press. Set desired amount of time.
Microwave Recipe Preparation and Techniques 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. Some parts of food matter cook faster than others. Special microwave techniques are used to promote fast and even cooking. Some of these techniques are similar to those used in conventional cooking, but because microwaves produce heat very quickly they are extremely important.
Microwave Recipe Preparation and Techniques 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. Plastic wrap is the best substitute for a lid as it creates a tighter seal and so it retains more heat and steam. Wax paper and paper towels hold the heat in but not the steam.
Microwave Recipe Techniques Menu Planning for Microwave Cooking Increasing & Decreasing Recipes 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. Cooking of some foods may be interrupted while you start others, without harming the nutritional value or flavour of either.
Everyday Basics GRANOLA CEREAL POACHED EGGS Makes: approximately 4 cups Ingredients: 2 cups oats 2⁄3 cup chopped nuts 1⁄3 cup wheat germ 1⁄4 cup brown sugar 1⁄4 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1⁄3 cup raisins 1⁄3 cup coconut Method: 1. Place oats in 2-litre casserole dish, cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring twice. 2. Add nuts, wheat germ, and brown sugar. Stir in honey and vanilla. Cook on HIGH for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring twice during cooking. 3. Add raisins, coconut and allow to cool.
Fish and Shellfish Directions for Cooking Fish and Shellfish by Microwave Clean fish before starting the recipe. Arrange fish in a single layer, do not overlap edges. Prawns and scallops should be placed in a single layer. Cover dish with plastic wrap. Cook on the power level and for the minimum time recommended in the chart below. Halfway through cooking rearrange or stir prawns or scallops.
Poultry Directions for Cooking Whole Poultry by Microwave Multiply the weight of the poultry by the minimum recommended minutes per 500 g. Programme Power and Time. After cooking, check the internal temperature of the bird with a microwave or conventional meat thermometer inserted into the muscle. Check temperature in both muscles. The thermometer should not touch bone. If it does, the reading could be inaccurate. A thermometer cannot be accurately inserted into a small bird.
Poultry CHICKEN SAN CHOY BAU HONEY SESAME WINGS Serves: 4 Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: 10 2 teaspoons 1 500g 10 125 g 1 tablespoon 2 teaspoons 2 tablespoons 1 Ingredients: 1 kg 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon 1⁄4 cup 1⁄4 cup 2 tablespoons dried chinese mushrooms sesame oil clove garlic, chopped minced chicken water chestnuts, finely chopped bamboo shoots, chopped soy sauce oyster sauce sherry small iceberge lettuce Method: 1. Cover mushrooms with boiling water, stand for 30 minutes.
Main Fare Meats Directions for Cooking Tender Cuts of Meat by Microwave 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. Boneless roasts should be placed fat-side up. Halfway through cooking, turn roasts. Half hams should be shielded by wrapping an 8 cm wide strip of foil around the large end of the ham.
Main Fare Meats CHILLI BEEF SPAGHETTI MEAT SAUCE Serves: 4 Serves: 4 Ingredients: 500 g 1 1 1 (35 g) 1 can (410 g) 1 can (420 g) minced beef onion, diced clove garlic, crushed packet chilli seasoning mix tomato puree kidney beans, drained Ingredients: 500 g 1 1 1 can (420 g) 1⁄2 cup 2 tablespoons minced beef onion, diced clove garlic, crushed tomatoes tomato paste chopped basil Method: 1. Place all ingredients in a 2-litre casserole dish. Mix well. Cook on High for 20-25 minutes.
Vegetable Varieties pouch should be placed on a dish and the top pierced. Cook on HIGH according to directions given in chart. Vegetables should be cooked covered with a lid or plastic wrap. Halfway through cooking, stir, turn vegetables over or rearrange. Stir after cooking. Allow to stand for 2 to 3 minutes before serving. Directions for Cooking Vegetables FRESH VEGETABLES BY MICROWAVE Place vegetables in a casserole dish. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water per 500 g of vegetables.
Vegetable Varieties Fresh Vegetables Chart for Time Cooking Vegetables should be covered and cooked on HIGH power for best results. Weights given are trimmed weights. VEGETABLE QUANTITY COOKING PROCEDURE APPROX. COOKING TIME (in minutes) on HIGH Asparagus 250 g Covered dish with 1⁄4 cup water. 3 to 5 Beans (finely sliced) 250 g Covered dish with 1⁄4 cup water. 4 to 5 Beets 4 whole (1 kg) Covered with 1 cup water in 4-litre dish. Stand after cooking - 5 mins.
Vegetable Varieties CAULIFLOWER IN WHITE SAUCE POTATO CASSEROLE Serves: 4 Serves: 4 Ingredients: 500 g 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons 1 cup 1⁄2 cup Ingredients: 750 g 1 cup 1⁄4 cup 3 2 1⁄2 cup cauliflower florets water butter flour milk grated tasty cheese Method: 1. Place cauliflower and water in a shallow casserole dish. Cover and cook on High for 6-8 minutes. 2. Place butter in a 4 cup jug. Cook on High for 1-2 minutes, stir in flour and cook on High for 1 minute.
Rice, Pasta and Cereal Directions for Cooking Rice and Other Grains by Microwave Follow directions in chart for recommended dish size, amounts of water and cooking time. Add grain to boiling water. Add salt and butter according to package directions. Cook on HIGH for time recommended in chart. Allow to stand, covered, before serving. For special rice, substitute beef or chicken stock for water. Add cooked onion, mushrooms or crumbled bacon before serving.
Rice, Pasta and Cereal BACON AND ONION TORTELLINI CHICKEN RISOTTO Serves: 4 Serves: 4 Ingredients: 600 g fresh tortellini 6 cups boiling water 1 onion, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 3 rashers bacon, chopped 300 ml cream 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon chicken stock powder 2 tablespoons chopped parsley ground black pepper Parmesan cheese, extra Ingredients: 300 g fresh asparagus 2 tablespoons olive oil 11⁄2 cups aborio rice 1 clove garlic, crushed 4 cups boiling chicken stock 2 cups coarsely cho
Desserts BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING PEAR CUSTARD Serves: 4 to 6 Serves: 6 Ingredients: 1 can (400 g) 30 g 1 teaspoon 1⁄2 cup 3⁄4 cup 1 cup 1⁄2 cup Ingredients: 825 g 2 tablespoons 1⁄3 cup 3 1 teaspoon 1 cup 1 teaspoon sweetened condensed milk butter vanilla essence milk self raising flour, sifted brown sugar hot tap water pear halves, drained plain flour caster sugar eggs vanilla essence milk cinnamon Method: 1. Place condensed milk in 2-litre casserole dish.
Before Requesting Service THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL The oven causes interference with my TV. Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryers, etc. It does not indicate a problem with your oven. The oven lights dim. When cooking with a power other than P10 (HIGH) power, the oven must cycle to obtain the lower power levels.
Care of your Microwave Oven 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. BEFORE CLEANING: Unplug at socket of the oven. If impossible, leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on. Inside of the oven: Wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended.
Quick Guide to Operation (for NN-MX26) Feature How to Operate (Hours) (10 Minutes) ( 1 minute) To Set Clock (☞ page 9) Twice. Set time of day. (Max 12:59) To Set: Display To Cancel: Display To Set / Cancel Child Safety Lock (☞ page 9) 3 times To Cook / Reheat / Defrost by Micro Power and Time Setting (☞ page 8) 3 times Select power. Set the cooking time. To Use Turbo Defrost Pad (☞ page 12) Set weight. To Reheat using “Auto Reheat” Pad (☞ page 14) Select desired weight.
