For Models: NN E255 NN E225 NN E205 NN E235
Important Notice 800W E The IEC (60705) power output (watts) The heating category for small packs of food Microwave symbol Your oven is rated 800 Watts (IEC 60705). When using other cookbooks remember to adjust cooking times accordingly. The symbol above, which is displayed on your oven door, indicates the heating category for your oven when cooking or reheating convenience foods. Your oven is rated ‘E’, which is very efficient.
Technical Specifications Rated Voltage: 230 V 50 Hz Operating Frequency: 2,450 MHz Input Power: Microwave 1100 W Output Power: Microwave 800 W (IEC-60705) Outer Dimensions: 455 mm (W) x 315 mm (D) x 260 mm (H) Oven Cavity Dimensions: 315 mm (W) x 294 mm (D) x 203 mm (H) Weight: 10.5 Kg Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate. This product is an equipment that fulfills the European standard for EMC disturbances (EMC = Electromagnetic Compatibility) EN 55011.
Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Unpacking your oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Care & cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Maintenance of your oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Parts of your oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover omitted.
Unpacking your oven Placement of your oven 1. Examine Your Oven 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. 1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface 850mm above floor level. For proper operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow.
Care & Cleaning of your Microwave Oven - IMPORTANT It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is kept clean, and wiped out after each use. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of a surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. 1. Switch the oven off before cleaning and unplug at socket if possible. 2. Keep the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal areas clean.
Maintenance of your oven 1. Service WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A SERVICE call your local Panasonic engineer (Customer Care Centre on 08705 357357 can recommend an engineer). 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 protection against exposure to microwave energy. 2.
Parts of Your Oven 1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Assembly and Glass Turntable in place. 2. Only use the Glass Turntable specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute with any other Glass Turntable. 3. If Glass Turntable is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water. 4. Do not cook directly on Glass Turntable. Always place food in a microwave safe dish. The only exception to this is when cooking Jacket Potatoes or Auto Program Jacket Potatoes. 5.
Important Information – Read Carefully Safety If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel pad or turn TIMER SELECT Dial back to zero position and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or the circuit breaker panel. Short Cooking Times As microwave cooking times are much shorter than other cooking methods it is essential that recommended cooking times are not exceeded without first checking the food.
Important Information – Read Carefully 9. Meat Thermometer. Use a meat thermometer to check the degree of cooking of roasts and poultry only when meat has been removed from the microwave. If undercooked, return to the oven and cook for a few more minutes at the recommended power level. Do not leave a conventional meat thermometer in the oven when microwaving. 10. Paper, Plastic. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
Microwaving Principles IMPORTANT NOTES Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War II. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and from manmade sources. The dish used to cook or reheat the food will get warm during cooking, as the heat conducts from the food.
Control Panels NN-E205 / NN-E235* NN-E255 / NN-E225* (1) (2) (1) (4) (3) (5) (2) (4) (5) (6) (6) (8) (7) (9) (11) (3) (1) Microwave Power/Defrost Selection dial Timer Door Release Pad (2) (3) Beep Sound NN-E255/E225 ONLY: When a pad is touched correctly a beep will be heard. If a pad is touched and no beep is heard, the unit has not or cannot accept the instruction. At the end of any complete program, the oven will beep 5 times and ‘End’ will appear in the display.
General Guidelines STANDING TIME Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require standing time (inside or outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the centre completely. Wrap meat joints and jacket potatoes in aluminium foil while standing. Meat joints need approx. 10-15 minutes, jacket potatoes 5 minutes. Other foods such as plated meals, vegetables, fish etc require 2-5 minutes standing. After defrosting food, standing time should also be allowed.
General Guidelines SHAPE ARRANGING Even shapes cook evenly. Food cooks better by microwave when in a round container rather than square. Individual foods e.g. chicken portions or chops, should be placed on a dish so that the thicker parts are towards the outside. STARTING TEMPERATURE CHECKING FOOD The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat up. Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature.
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 container is suitable for use in your microwave, check by the following test: 1. Fill a microwave safe measuring jug with 300ml (1⁄2pt) cold water. 2. Place it on the turntable alongside the dish to be tested. If the dish you are testing is a large dish, then stand the measuring jug on top of the empty dish. 3.
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. brown rice. Never cook in margarine containers or yogurt pots, as these will melt with the heat from the food.
Microwave Cooking for NN-E205 / NN-E235 Wattage High 800 Watts Medium 600 Watts Low 360 Watts Warm 90 Watts • Turn dial to select power level. • Set cooking time by turning dial. If the door is already closed cooking time will begin immediately. For short cooking times always turn the dial to 2 mins and then adjust to time required. N.B. 1. If you wish to check the food during cooking simply open the door. The oven will automatically stop cooking. To continue cooking, close the door. 2.
Setting The Clock For NN-E255/NN-E225 When the oven is first plugged in “88.88” appears in display window. eg. 11.25pm Press eleven times (to set hours) Press five times (to set 1 mins.) Press twice (to set 10 mins.) • Press Timer/Clock • Press Time Pads - Enter time of day by pressing Pad twice. A dot starts blinking. appropriate Time pads. The time appears in the display. If the pad (10 min / 1 min / 10 sec) is pressed and held, the time will increase rapidly. • Press Timer/ Clock Pad.
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting for NN-E255/NN-E225 The glass turntable must always be in position when using the oven. 1 Press High Wattage 800 Watts 2 Presses Defrost 270 Watts 3 Presses Medium 600 Watts 4 Presses Low 440 Watts 5 Presses Warm 100 Watts • Press the microwave power pad. Select desired power level. An indicator light appears next to the selected power level. • Select cooking time by pressing appropriate pads.
Auto Weight Defrost NN-E255/NN-E225 This feature allows you to defrost bread, meat items and joints of meat automatically once you have entered in the weight of the food. • Set Weight using the Up and • Select desired program. Press the pad once to select bread, twice to select meat items and 3 times to select meat joints. The program number will appear in the display. Program 1 Bread • Press Start. Down pads. If the up / down pad is pressed and held, the weight will increase / decrease rapidly.
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. It is not necessary to cover the food. 4. Always turn or stir the food especially when the oven “beeps’’. Shield if necessary (see point 6). 5.
Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & Time 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 Time Method Standing Time Beef/Lamb/Pork Joint 450g (1lb) 6-8 mins. Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned saucer or use a rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield. 60 mins. Minced Beef 450g. (1lb) 10-13 mins.
Auto Weight Reheat / Cook Programs for NN-E255/NN-E225 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. eg. • Select desired program by pressing the pad. The program number will appear in the display. • Set Weight using the Up and • Press Start. Down pads.
Auto Weight Reheat Programs 3. Reheat Pasta Meal (200-1000g) 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. Enter the weight then press START. Stir halfway. Allow to stand for 1 minute. Ensure that the food is piping hot. Stir the food before serving.
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH 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. As a general rule, always cover wet foods, e.g. soups, casseroles and plated meals. Do not cover dry foods e.g. bread rolls, mince pies, sausage rolls etc.
Reheating Charts The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size etc. The IEC (60705) power output (watts) HEATING CATEGORY 800W Your oven is Heating Category E and this is The heating category displayed on the front of your oven door. The E for small packs of food information on this label will assist you in using new instructions on food packs to enable you Microwave symbol to program the best heating time in your oven.
Reheating Charts Food Weight/ Power Quantity Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines PASTRY PRODUCTS - PRECOOKED - N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base. 480 g HIGH 4-41/2 mins. Cornish Pasty 255 g (1) HIGH 2-21/2 mins. Quiche 400 g (1) HIGH 31/2-4 mins. Steak & Kidney Pie 325 g (1) HIGH 2-21/2 mins. Sausage Rolls 260 g (4) HIGH 11/2-2 mins. Chicken Pie Place on microwave safe plate on turntable. Do not cover. Samosas 200 g (4) HIGH 11/2-2 mins.
Cooking Charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines BACON – from raw 2-3 or 30-40 secs Place on microwave safe rack or plate on turntable and cover with kitchen towel to per rasher. minimise splatter. BEANS & PULSES – should be pre-soaked (except lentils) HIGH 10 mins. Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water in a large Chick Peas 225 g + LOW 35-40 mins. bowl. Cover. LOW 12-15 mins. Lentils 225 g Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water in a large bowl.
Cooking Charts Food Weight/ Quantity FISH – FROZEN from raw Haddock Fillets 380 g (4) Whole Boil in the Bag 450 g (2) 170 g (1) Power Level HIGH +MED HIGH DEFROST + rest + LOW Time to Select (approx) 5 mins. 5-6 mins. 10-12 mins. 5 mins. 2 mins. 6 mins. Instructions/Guidelines Place in microwave safe dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover. Place bag sauce side down on a microwave safe plate. Slash top of bag with a knife. FRUIT – Peel, slice, chop into even sized pieces.
Cooking Charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines FRESH VEGETABLES – Place in shallow microwave safe dish. Green Beans 450 g HIGH 7-8 mins. Beetroot 450 g HIGH 10-12 mins. Broccoli + Cauliflower - florets 450 g HIGH 6-7 mins. Brussel Sprouts 450 g HIGH 8-9 mins. Cabbage – sliced 450 g HIGH 7-9 mins. Carrots, Leeks 450 g HIGH 7-8 mins. Corn on the Cob 450 g HIGH 7-9 mins. Courgettes, Mange Tout 450 g HIGH 4-5 mins.
Soup and Snacks Ingredients 25 g (1oz) butter 1 small onion, chopped 600 ml (1pt) hot chicken stock 225 g (8oz) button mushrooms, sliced bouquet garni 15 ml (1tbsp) cornflour 300 ml (1/2 pt) milk salt and pepper 60 ml (4 tbsp) single cream Ingredients 100 g (4oz) quick cook macaroni 225 g (8oz) courgettes, sliced 100 g (4oz) bacon, chopped 50 g (2oz) butter 50 g (2oz) plain flour 600 ml (1pt) milk 100 g (4oz) cheese, grated 5 ml (1tsp) mustard salt and pepper Topping 30 ml (2tbsp) Parmesan cheese 30 ml (2t
Meat and Poultry Ingredients 3-4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cm (1/4 ”) piece fresh ginger, grated 50 g (2 oz) ground almonds 3x15 ml (3 tbsp) water 3 whole cardamon pods 2 cloves 2.5 cm (1”) stick of cinnamon 1 onion chopped 2x15 ml (2 tbsp) oil 450 g (1 lb) boned lamb, trimmed and cut into cubes 1x5 ml (1 tsp) ground coriander 1x5 ml (1 tsp) ground cumin 1.5 ml (1/4 tsp) garam masala 1.
Ingredients 225 g (8oz) pork fillet, diced Sweet & Sour Sauce: 15 ml (1tbsp) oil 1 small carrot cut into matchsticks 1 spring onion, thinly sliced small green pepper, cut into strips 225 g (8oz) can pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice) 10 ml (2tsp) soft brown sugar 5 ml (1tsp) cornflour pinch garlic salt 5 ml (1tsp) cider vinegar 10 ml (2tsp) soy sauce 5 ml (1tsp) tomato ketchup Ingredients 1 small onion, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 5 ml (1tsp) oil 200 g (7oz) can chopped tomatoes 15 ml (1tbsp) toma
Fish 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 steaks should be arranged in a circle, thicker part to the outside. Cover with cling film or lid. LIQUID Fresh fish should always be sprinkled with 30ml (2tbsp) of water, lemon juice or white wine. When cooking Frozen fish, add liquid as above for even cooking. Do not sprinkle salt onto fish before cooking as this may make the fish dry.
Vegetables Ingredients 40 g (11/2oz) dried Cep mushrooms 50 g (2oz) butter 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped freshly ground black pepper 250 g (8oz) Arborio rice 300 ml (1/2pt) hot vegetable stock 12 basil leaves, torn Ingredients 1 medium aubergine, diced salt, 15 ml (1tbsp) oil 1 clove of garlic, chopped pinch cayenne pepper 5 ml (1tsp) ground coriander 3 ml (1/2tsp) ground cumin 3 ml (1/2tsp) turmeric 2.
Desserts / Cakes Ingredients 150 g (5oz) self-raising flour pinch of salt 50 g (2oz) caster sugar 50 g (2oz) suet 1 egg 150 ml (1/4 pt) milk 30 ml (2 tbsp) jam or golden syrup Optional: add 1 tbsp of sultanas to dry ingredients Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding Serves 4 Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) pudding basin 1. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour and salt. Stir in the sugar and suet. 2. Make a well in the centre and add beaten egg and milk. Mix to a soft dropping consistency. 3.
Ingredients 200 g (7 oz) fresh dates, stoned and finely chopped 175 g (6 oz) self-raising flour 5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence 15 ml (1 tbsp) Camp coffee essence 100 ml (31/2 fl. oz) milk 75 g (3 oz) butter 150 g (5 oz) caster sugar 2 eggs lightly beaten Butterscotch sauce 3 45 g (1 /4 oz) butter 120 ml (8 tbsp) soft brown sugar 200 ml (7 fl.
Sauces Ingredients 30 ml (2tbsp) custard power 15 ml (1tbsp) sugar 600 ml (1pt) cold milk Custard Dish: 1 litre (2pt) jug 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. Cook on HIGH power for 4-5 mins. Whisk well halfway through cooking time and again at the end. Ingredients 30 g (1oz) butter 30 g (1oz) flour 600 ml (1pt) milk White Pouring Sauce Dish: 1 litre (2pt) jug 1.
