Operating Instructions and Cookbook Microwave Oven Model No.
Important Notice The IEC (60705) power output (watts) Microwave symbol The heating category for small packs of food 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 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.
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic appliance. Contents Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Auto Weight Beverage Programs . . . 39 Disposal of Old Equipment . . . . . . . . . 9 Auto Weight Junior Menu Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Before Using Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . 10 Auto Weight Melt & Soften Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Placement of Your Oven. . . . . . . . . . 10 Care & Cleaning of Your Oven . .
Safety Instructions � � � � � � 4 Important safety instructions. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference.
Safety Instructions � � � � � Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. Warning! Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. Do not remove the outer panel from the oven which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. Repairs should only be by a qualified service person.
Safety Instructions � � � � � � � � � 6 If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel pad 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. This appliance is intended to be used in household applications only. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
Safety Instructions � � � � � � � � � Do not use harsh, abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system. In case of electronic failure, oven can only be turned off at wall socket. Metal containers or dishes with metallic trim should not be used during microwave cooking.
Safety Instructions Read carefully and keep for future reference. If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician (For U.K. Models only). This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience, which may be marked, and rated, 13 amps. Warning! This appliance must be earthed. A 13 amp fuse is fitted according to the type of mains plug fitted.
Safety Instructions edge of table or work top. Do not plug your oven in via an extension cable as this can be dangerous. It is important to plug the oven directly into a wall socket. Voltage & Power The voltage used must be the same as specified on this microwave oven. Using a higher voltage than that which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing damage. The back of the appliance heats up during use.
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.
Care & Cleaning of Your Oven 4. The outside oven surface should be cleaned with a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings. Important It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is kept clean, and wiped out after each use.
Care & Cleaning of Your Oven 10. The roller ring and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent and hot water then dry with a clean cloth. The roller ring may be washed in mild soapy water. 11. A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning. 12. Users are advised to avoid any downward pressure on the microwave door when in the open position. There is a safety risk that the oven will tilt forward.
Parts of Your Oven 1. Do not operate the oven without the roller ring and glass turntable in place. 5. If food or utensils on the glass turntable touch the oven walls this will cause the turntable to stop moving. It will then automatically rotate in the opposite direction. This is normal. Open oven door, reposition the food and restart. 2. Only use the glass turntable specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute with any other glass turntable. 6.
Parts of Your Oven 1 Door release button Push to open the door. Opening the door during cooking will stop the cooking process without cancelling the program. Cooking resumes as soon as the door is closed and Start button is pressed.
Important User Instructions Safety Small Quantities of Food If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in the oven, press 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 small quantities of food as these can easily burn, dry out or catch fire if cooked too long. Always set short cooking times and check the food frequently.
Important User Instructions 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. Warning! Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. 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.
Important User Instructions Keeping Your Oven Clean Arcing It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is wiped out regularly. Use warm soapy water, squeeze the cloth out well and use to remove any grease or food from the interior. Pay particular attention to the door seal area and also the areas around the microwave feed guide situated on the right hand side of the cavity wall. The oven should be unplugged when cleaning.
Microwaving Principles Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and from manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and mobile phones. Turntable Microwaves cannot pass through metal and therefore metal cooking utensils can never be used in a microwave, for cooking on microwave only. Oven Cavity How Microwaves cook food The microwaves cause the water molecules to vibrate which causes friction, i.e. heat.
Control Panel NN-ST45KW 1 Display window 2 Microwave power levels pad (page 25) 3 Time pads 4 Auto Sensor Reheat programs pad (page 34-36) 5 Auto Weight Beverage programs pad (page 39) 6 Chaos Defrost pad (page 32-33) 7 Auto Weight Junior Menu programs pad (page 40) 8 Auto Sensor cook programs pads (pages 34-35, 37-38) 9 Auto Weight Melt & Soften programs pad (page 41) 10 Timer/Clock pad (pages 24, 28-29) 11 More/Less Weight pads (page 33, 34, 39) 12 Add Time pad (page 31) 13 Quick 30 pad (page 31) 14
General Guidelines Standing time Moisture content Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require a standing time (inside or outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the centre completely. Stand 5 minutes wrapped in aluminium foil after cooking by microwave only. Many fresh foods e.g. vegetables and fruit, vary in their moisture content throughout the season, particularly jacket potatoes. For this reason cooking times may have to be adjusted.
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. The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat up. Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature. Food temperature should be between 5-8 ºC before cooking.
Containers to Use Choosing the correct container is a very important factor in deciding the success or failure of your cooking. Result If the dish is suitable for microwaving, it will remain cool, whilst the water in the jug will begin to feel warm. If the testing dish feels warm, do not use as it is obviously absorbing microwave energy. Testing Dishes for Suitability When unsure that a cooking container is suitable for use in your microwave, check by the following test: Note 1.
Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils Plastic Wicker, Wood, Straw Baskets Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use, but do not use for cooking foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that require long cooking times e.g. brown rice. Only use Tupperware® containers if they are designed for microwave use. Do not use Melamine. Never cook in margarine cartons or yoghurt pots, as these will melt with the heat from the food. Dishes will crack and could ignite.
Setting the Clock When the oven is first plugged in “88:88” appears in display window. Press Timer/Clock twice A colon starts to blink. Press Time pads Enter time of day by pressing Time pads. Use "10 min" pad to set the hours, and "1 min" and "10 sec" pads to set the minutes. Press Timer/Clock 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.
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting The glass turntable must always be in position when using the oven. Power Wattage Level High 1000 W Medium 800 W -High Press Once Twice 3 times Defrost 270 W 4 times Medium 5 times Low 6 times Simmer 7 times Warm 600 W 440 W 300 W 100 W Select the desired microwave power level Set the cooking time Maximum cooking time: 1000 W power: up to 30 minutes, other powers: up to 99 minutes 50 seconds.
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. Arrange food in a single layer. 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 Chart 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. Food Defrosting Time per 450 g (1 lb) Method Standing Time Beef/Lamb/Pork Joint 450 g (1 lb) 10 - 15 mins Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned saucer or use a rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield.
Using the Timer The Timer can be used either before, during or after a cooking program. This feature can be used to set a standing time after cooking or to delay the start of your cooking. 1. To Set a Standing Time: Set the desired cooking program, by selecting power level and time required. Set desired standing time (max 9 hrs 59 mins. "10 min" for hours, "1 min" and "10 sec" for minutes). An "H" will appear in the display to denote hours.
Using the Timer 2. To Set a Delay Start: Set the desired cooking program, by selecting power level and time required. Press Timer/Clock Set desired delay time (max 9 hrs 59 mins. "10 min" for hours, "1 min" and "10 sec" for minutes). An "H" will appear in the display to denote hours. Press Start Cooking program will commence after which the delay time will count down. Note 1. 3 stage cooking can be programmed including delay Start cooking. 2.
Multistage Cooking 2 or 3 stage cooking Press Micro Power pad until the power you require appears in the display. Set the cooking time. Press Micro Power pad until the power you require appears in the display. Set the cooking time. Press Start The cooking program will start and the time in the display will count down. Example: To cook on 300 W (Simmer) for 2 mintues and 270 W (Defrost) for 3 minutes. Press Micro Power pad 6 times to select 300 W (Simmer). Set the cooking time to 2 minutes.
Using the Quick 30 Function This function allows you to quickly set cooking time in 30 second increments. Press Quick 30 to set the desired cooking time (up to 5 minutes). Each press is 30 seconds. Time appears in the display. Power level is pre-set at 1000 W. Press Start The cooking will start and the time in the display will count down. At the end of cooking, five beeps will sound. Note 1. If desired, you can use other power levels. Select desired power level before pressing Quick 30. 2.
Chaos Defrost This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread. Press Chaos defrost to select the correct defrost category and then enter in the weight of the food in grams (see page 33). Foods should be placed in a suitable dish, whole chickens and joints of meat should be on an upturned saucer or on a microwave safe plate. Chops, chicken portions and slices of bread should be placed in a single layer. It is not necessary to cover the foods.
Chaos Defrost With this feature you can defrost frozen food according to the weight. Select the desired Chaos Defrost program Auto program number appears in the display. The microwave, auto and defrost indicators light. Program Enter the weight by pressing the More/Less Weight pads. The more pad will start with the minimum weight for each food. Press Start Remember to stir or turn the food during defrosting. Weight Range Suitable Foods 6. Bread 100 g - 800 g Rolls, buns, slices of bread and loaves.
Auto Sensor Reheat /Cook Programs This feature allows you to cook or reheat foods without entering the weight. The built-in sensor measures the humidity of the food and calculates the recommended microwave power level together with a suggested cooking time. How it works Once the food has been selected and the start pad pressed the food is heated up. As food begins to get hot, steam is emitted. When the food reaches a certain temperature and begins to cook, an even greater amount of steam is released.
Auto Sensor Reheat /Cook Programs Note 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. For the Auto Sensor Programs it is not necessary to enter the weight of the food. They must only be used for foods described. Only cook foods within the weight ranges described (See table below). Only use the accessories as indicated on pages 36-38. It is essential when using the auto sensor programs to cover the food. For auto sensor programs soup, fresh vegetables, frozen vegetables, fresh fish, frozen fish cover with cling film.
Auto Sensor Reheat Programs Program 1. Soup Weight Instructions 150 g 800 g For reheating chilled and ambient soup. Place soup into a suitable sized container. Foods should be at refrigerator temperature approx +5 °C or room temperature. Cover with cling film. Pierce cling film with a sharp knife once in the centre and four times around the edge. Press Sensor Reheat pad once then press Start. Stir at beeps and at end of program and allow a few minutes standing time.
Auto Sensor Cook Programs Program 12. Fresh Vegetables Weight Instructions 200 g 1000 g To cook fresh vegetables. Place prepared vegetables into a suitable sized container. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp water per 100 g vegetables. Cover with cling film. Pierce cling film with a sharp knife once in the centre and four times around the edge. Press auto sensor cook Vegetables pad once. Press Start. For larger weights stir at beeps. Drain after cooking and season to taste. 200 g 1000 g To cook frozen vegetables.
Auto Sensor Cook Programs Program 17. Frozen Fish Weight Instructions 250 g 800 g To cook frozen fillets or steaks of fish. Place in a suitable sized container, add 1 tbsp (15 ml) water. Cover with cling film. Pierce cling film with a sharp knife once in the centre and four times around the edge. Press auto sensor cook Fish/ Meat pad twice. Press Start. 450 g 2000 g To cook raw mince beef based sauce i.e. Bolognese sauce and also very finely diced chicken or pork fillet to be cooked in a sauce.
Auto Weight Programs With this feature food can be cooked or reheated according to the weight. The weight has to be entered in grams. Example Select desired category The microwave and auto indicator lights, frozen indicator also lights for frozen food auto programs. The program number appears in the display. Enter the weight by pressing the More/Less Weight pads. The more pad will start with the minimum weight for each food. Press Start Notes 1. 2. 3. 4.
Junior Menu Junior Menu Programs Auto Weight The fruit and vegetable purées are ideal first foods for weaning babies. Homemade purées taste like real food and cost less than jars or packets. Extra portions can be frozen in ice cube trays, then defrosted and reheated. Program 9. Purée Vegetables Weight Instructions 100 g 400 g This program is suitable for cooking parsnips, potatoes, butternut squash, carrots, sweet potato and swede. The cooked vegetables are then puréed and suitable when weaning babies.
Auto Weight Melt & Soften Programs Program 22. Cream Cheese Weight 50 g 300 g 1 press 23. Chocolate 50 g 300 g 2 presses 24. Butter 3 presses 50 g 300 g 25. Ice Cream 300 g 1100 g Instructions For softening cream cheese. Place in a Pyrex® dish. Cover with cling film. Pierce cling film with a sharp knife once in the centre and four times around the edge. Press Melt & Soften pad once. Enter the weight, then press Start. After softening beat with a wooden spoon.
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by 1000 W. Meals can be brought back to serving temperature in just minutes and will taste freshly cooked. Always check food is piping hot and return to oven if necessary. Plated meals Everyone’s appetite varies and reheat times depend on meal contents. Dense items e.g. mashed potato, should be spread out well. If a lot of gravy is added, extra time may be required. Place denser items to the outside of the plate.
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Caution! Babies bottles Note Liquid at the top of the bottle will be much hotter than at the bottom. The bottle must be shaken thoroughly and tested before use. We do not recommend that you use your microwave to sterilise babies’ bottles. If you have a special microwave steriliser we urge extreme caution, due to the low quantity of water involved. It is vital to follow the manufacturers instructions implicitly.
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 Heating Category (60705) power Your oven is Heating Category E and this output (watts) is displayed on product. The information The heating on this label will assist you in using new category for small instructions on food packs to enable you Microwave packs of food to program the best heating time in your symbol oven.
Reheating Charts Food Sponge Pudding Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines 300 g 1000 W 1min 1 min 10 secs Place in a heatproof bowl on glass turntable. Place in a heatproof bowl and stir in one can of water. Cover and place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
Reheating Charts Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) 200 g 1000 W 1 min 1 min 30 secs 325 g 1000 W 2 mins 2 mins 30 secs 400 g 1000 W 3 mins 1 Portion 250 ml 1000 W 2 mins 30 secs 2 Portion 500 ml 1000 W 5 mins Food Sweetcorn Tomatoes Instructions/Guidelines Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable. Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway. Chilled Soup Place in a heatproof bowl and cover.
Reheating Charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Fruit Pie - Individual x1 1000 W 20 secs Mince Pies 120 g 1000 W 30-40 secs Sweet Pancakes x2 x2 1000 W 40-50 secs Spotted Dick/ Sponge puddings 120 g 1000 W 40-50 secs Instructions/Guidelines Place on micro-safe plate on glass turntable. Christmas pudding - Do not leave unattended as overheating can cause the food to ignite.
Reheating Charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines Pastry products - precooked - N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base. 150-165 g 1000 W 1 min 30 secs 2 mins Meat Pies 165 g 1000 W 1 min - 1 min 30 secs Sausage/Cheese and Onion rolls 165 g 1000 W 1 min Pasties/Slices Place on heatproof plate on glass turntable.
Cooking Charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines Chicken - from raw caution : Hot Fat! Remove with care Chicken Legs 1.
Cooking Charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines Fruit - Peel, slice, chop into even sized pieces. Place in shallow heatproof dish on glass turntable.
Cooking Charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) 1000 W 2 mins 1000 W 4 mins 4 mins 30 secs 100 g (4 oz) Oats 500 ml (1 pt) milk 1000 W 7 mins 7 mins 30 secs 160 g (2) 1000 W 2 mins Place on micro-safe plate on glass turntable. Use 550 ml (1 pt) boiling water. Cover, place on glass turntable and stir halfway. Instructions/Guidelines Porridge - NB: use a large bowl.
Cooking Charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines FRESH VEGETABLES - Place in shallow dish (except jacket potatoes).
Cooking Charts Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Spinach 300 g 1000 W Sugar Snap peas 300 g 3 mins 3 mins 30 secs 1000 W 4 mins 1000 W 7-8 mins 13 mins Food Swede - cubed 450 g Swede - diced for mashing 450 g 1000 W 400 g 1000 W 8 mins 1000 W 10 mins Sweet Potato Turnip 300 g Instructions/Guidelines Add 3 tbsp (45 ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable. Frozen Vegetables - place in a shallow dish.
Increasing and Decreasing Recipes Increasing recipes § § § To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, increase each ingredient listed by half. To double the quantity, simply double every ingredient listed. Do not forget that large quantities will require a larger dish. Make sure that it is deep enough to prevent the recipe from boiling over during cooking. Cover as directed in the recipe. Stir or rearrange foods as recommended. § § § § Increase the stand times by 5 minutes per lb.
ingredients SERVES 4 8 field mushrooms, approx. 250 g (5 oz) total weight 50 g (2 oz) butter 10 ml (2 tsp) chopped mixed herbs 1 garlic clove, crushed seasoning Arrange the mushrooms in a large flan dish. Dot with butter and sprinkle with the herbs and garlic. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for 4-5 minutes or until mushrooms are just tender. Season and serve.
Soups and starters Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto iingredients SERVES 6 40 g (1½ oz) dried Cep mushrooms 50 g (2 oz) butter 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped freshly ground black pepper 250 g (9 oz) Arborio rice 300 ml (½ pt) hot vegetable stock 12 basil leaves, torn Parmesan cheese shavings to garnish Dish: Dish: large bowl Soak mushrooms in 300 ml (½ pt) warm water.
Fish cooks very well by microwave as it stays moist and the lingering fish smells left in conventional ovens are avoided. Liquid Fresh fish should always be sprinkled with 30 ml (2 tbsp) of lemon juice, white wine or water. 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. When is fish cooked? Fish is cooked when it flakes easily and becomes opaque.
Fish Paella ingredients SERVES 4 200 g (7 oz) white long grain rice 600 ml (1 pint) hot chicken stock 2.5 ml (½ tsp) paprika salt and pepper to taste 1 red pepper, seeded and sliced 100 g (4 oz) prawns, peeled and cooked 100 g (4 oz) peas 100 g (4 oz) cockles, cooked 100 g (4 oz) mussels, cooked 100 g (4 oz) tin sweetcorn 225 g (8 oz) chicken, cooked and chopped 400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes Place the rice in a large bowl and add the stock, paprika and seasoning.
ingredients SERVES 4 450 g (1 lb) smoked haddock cut into 4 portions 300 ml (½ pt) milk knob of butter Place haddock in single layer in casserole dish and cover with milk and butter. Cover, place on glass turntable, and cook on 1000 W for 7 minutes. Serve on its own or with poached eggs on top.
Fish Fish Kebabs ingredients SERVES 4 1 small sweetcorn, cut into slices 1 red pepper, cut into chunks 350 g (12 oz) cod or huss, cubed 8 button mushrooms Marinade: ½ small onion, grated 60 ml (4 tbsp) olive oil 60 ml (4 tbsp) lemon juice 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 30 ml (2 tbsp) parsley, chopped Cook sweetcorn on 1000 W for 5 minutes. Place pieces of red pepper in a bowl with 30 ml (2 tbsp) of water. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for 1-2 minutes, or until slightly softened.
Defrosted joints How to cook small cuts of meat by microwave If the meat has previously been frozen, ensure it is properly thawed before cooking by microwave. Some cuts of meat can be cooked successfully by microwave although due to their short cooking times and no heat source, they will not crisp and brown. Fat Large amounts of fat absorb microwave energy and can cause the meat next to it to overcook. Always choose pieces of meat that aren’t excessively fatty.
Meat and Poultry Bolognese Sauce ingredients SERVES 4 1 onion, diced 1 clove of garlic, crushed 1 green pepper, diced 30 ml (2 tbsp) oil 100 g (4 oz) mushrooms, sliced 225 g (8 oz) lean minced beef 150 ml (¼ pt ) red wine 15 ml (1 tbsp) mixed herbs 100 g (4 oz) garlic sausage or bacon, diced 400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes 30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée salt and pepper Mix onion, garlic, pepper and oil in a bowl. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes or until the onion is soft.
ingredients SERVES 4 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) braising steak, cubed 2 large onions, sliced thinly 1 clove garlic, crushed 30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned flour 15 ml (1 tbsp) brown sugar 300 ml (½ pt) hot beef stock 300 ml (½ pt) light ale 15 ml (1 tbsp) wine vinegar 5 ml (1 tsp) mixed herbs 2 bay leaves Combine all the casserole ingredients in dish. Cover with lid, place on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for 10 minutes. Stir then use 300 W for 90 minutes or until meat is tender, stir every 30 minutes.
Meat and Poultry Paprika Pork Casserole ingredients SERVES 4 15 ml (1 tbsp) sunflower oil 450 g (1 lb) pork, cubed 1 onion, sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 green pepper, deseeded and cut into strips 15 ml (1 tbsp) paprika 3 ml (½ tsp) ground cumin 400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes 15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato purée 150 ml (¼ pt) hot pork or chicken stock 175 g (6 oz) button mushrooms black pepper 10 ml (2 tsps) cornflour 30 ml (2 tbsp) crème frâiche Place all the ingredients except the cornflour and crème frâ
ingredients SERVES 4 275g (10 oz) spaghetti 400g (14 oz) new potatoes, cubed 225g (8 oz) green beans, halved 120g (4½ oz) tub fresh pesto olive oil, for drizzling salt and fresh ground black pepper Dish: large bowl Place spaghetti in a large bowl, add 1 litre (1¾ pt) of boiling water. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for 10-13 minutes or until cooked. Drain and keep warm.
Pasta and Rice Fruity Chicken Risotto ingredients SERVES 4 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cm (¾”) fresh root ginger, peeled and chopped 10 ml (2 tsp) cumin seeds 3 ml (½ tsp) turmeric 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half 4 boneless chicken breasts, cubed 275 g (10 oz) risotto rice 475ml (1 pt) hot chicken stock 75 g (3 oz) ready to eat dried apricots, chopped 50 g (2 oz) sultanas salt and pepper Place the oil, onion and ginger in a large bowl.
Piercing Boiled eggs in shells Always pierce egg yolk and white to stop them exploding when poaching or frying in a microwave. Never attempt to cook a boiled egg by microwave. They can explode dangerously. Quiches Always cook quiches on 300 W to avoid curdling the egg filling.
Cheese and Egg Dishes Quiche Lorraine ingredients SERVES 4 225 g (8 oz) shortcrust pastry 1 medium onion, chopped 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 6 streaky bacon rashers cut into pieces, or 100 g (4 oz) ham cut into strips 2 eggs 150 ml (¼ pt) single cream salt and pepper to taste 50 g (2 oz) cheddar cheese, grated Roll out pastry and use to line the flan dish. Prick base of pastry with a fork, chill for 15 minutes. Line base of pastry with kitchen towel.
§ Root vegetables. i.e. carrots, § Always cook vegetables in a dish swede, should be cut into slices, strips or cubes. that is a suitable size. Use flat dishes not basins. Always cover with microwave cling film or a lid. § Do not mix fresh and frozen § vegetables as the cooking times may be different. Cabbage should be shredded and cooked by power and time. § Certain vegetables i.e.
Vegetables and Vegetarian Ratatouille ingredients SERVES 4 1 aubergine, diced 1 courgette, diced 1 onion, diced 1 green pepper, trimmed and diced 1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed 400 g (14 oz) can of tomatoes 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil salt and pepper to taste Combine all ingredients in a casserole. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for 20 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Stir halfway through cooking time.
ingredients SERVES 4 4 medium sweet potatoes 1 large tomato, sliced 75 g (1.8 oz) spicy sausage, sliced 30 ml (2 tbsp) coriander, chopped 100 g (3.5 oz) cheddar cheese, grated salt and pepper Wash and prick the potato skins. Cook on the Jacket Potato auto sensor program, see page 37. Split the potatoes horizontally, keeping the edge joined. Place in dish. Layer the tomatoes and the sausage alternately over the potatoes. Season and sprinkle with coriander and the grated cheese.
Vegetables and Vegetarian Vegetable Chilli ingredients SERVES 4-6 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 75 g (3 oz) tomato purée 3 carrots, chopped 1 red and 1 green pepper, seeded and sliced 150 g (5 oz) tinned sweetcorn, 4 sticks celery, sliced 2 courgette, sliced 5 ml (1 tsp) ground cumin 10 ml (2 tsp) mild chilli powder 2.
ingredients SERVES 4-6 385 g (13 oz) can apple slices 100 g (4 oz) margarine 100 g (4 oz) light muscovado sugar 2 eggs, beaten 50 g (2 oz) ground almonds 50 g (2 oz) self raising flour 5 ml (1 tsp) ground mixed spice 60 ml (4 tbsp) flaked almonds Arrange the apple slices in the base of the dish. Beat together the remaining ingredients except the flaked almonds until smooth. Spread over the top of the apples and sprinkle with flaked almonds.
Puddings and Desserts Lemon Brulee ingredients SERVES 6 grated rind of 2 lemons 500 ml (18 fl oz.) full fat milk 1 cinnamon stick ½ tsp nutmeg 4 medium egg yolks 50 g (2 oz) caster sugar 30 ml (2 tbsp) cornflour 80 g (2.8 oz) demerara sugar Place the grated rind of the lemons with the milk, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large jug, place on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for 4 minutes. Allow to cool. Whisk the egg yolks and caster sugar until pale and foamy, then stir in the cornflour.
ingredients SERVES 4 4 medium sized apples 30 ml (2 tbsp) sugar 25-50 g (1-2 oz) mixed dried fruit 25 g (1 oz) butter Dish: 20cm (8”) shallow dish Core the apples and score the skin around the middle. Mix together the sugar and fruit and fill the centres of the apples. Dot the top with butter. Stand the apples in a suitable dish, place on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for 5-7 minutes before serving.
Sauces Sauces Container size Reheating Always use a container or jug at least twice the capacity of the sauce, to avoid boiling over. Sauces can be made in advance and reheated by microwave. Reheat on 1000 W and stir halfway. Covering Power level Most sauces require 1000 W for cooking. Sauces containing eggs should be cooked on 300 W. Do not cover sauces when cooking.
Dish shape Covering Ring moulds are ideal for baking cakes in, especially dense cakes. They help prevent the outside edge of the cake overcooking before the dense centre is cooked through. Just as you wouldn’t cover a cake baked in a traditional oven, never cover your cakes cooked by microwave. Dish size Baking Baking Always use the exact dish size stated in the following recipes, otherwise cooking times and results will be affected.
Baking Chewy Flapjacks ingredients MAKES: 8 slices 75 g (3 oz) butter or margarine 30 ml (2 tbsp) golden syrup 75 g (3 oz) light brown sugar 150 g (5 oz) porridge oats 50 g (2 oz) raisins Place butter, syrup and sugar in a bowl, place on a glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for 1-2 minutes or until melted. Stir in the oats and raisins. Press into dish. Cook on 1000 W for 3-4 minutes or until firm. Allow to cool slightly then cut into pieces.
Sterilizing jars Covering Jam jars can be sterilized by microwave ready for your jams. Half fill with water and heat them on 1000 W until water boils (approx 3 minutes for 2 jars). Empty and drain upside down on kitchen paper. The jars should be warm when filled with jam. If you wish to cook larger quantities than given in the recipes below, revert to the traditional hob method, using a traditional recipe. Do not cover preserves whilst cooking, apart from if recommended in the recipe.
Preserves Orange Marmalade ingredients Dish: 6 pt bowl 450 g (1 lb) seville oranges 1 lemon 900 ml (1½ pts) water 450 g (1 lb) sugar knob of butter Dish: 6 pt bowl Zest oranges and lemon ensuring all the pith is left on the fruit. Set the rind aside. Place the peeled fruit in a food processor and chop until the pips are broken. Place the chopped mixture in a large bowl and pour over the boiling water. Cover and cook on 1000 W for 10 minutes.
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Building-in Your Oven (For NN-ST48KS only) 1. 2. 82 In case of fitting into an oven housing, please use Panasonic’s Trim Kit. NN-TK612GSQPStainless. 3. Microwave ovens should not be built into a unit directly above a top front venting a conventional cooker. This will invalidate your one year guarantee. 82 A microwave which is built in must be more than 850 mm above floor level. Read Trim- Kit instructions carefully before installation.
Technical Specifications Manufacturer Panasonic Model NN-ST46KB, NN-ST45KW, NN-ST48KS 230-240 V 50 Hz Power Supply 2450 MHz Operating Frequency: Input Power: Initial Maximum Output Power: 1550 W Microwave 950 W 1000 W (IEC-60705) Microwave External Dimensions 525 mm (W) x 388 mm (D) x 310 mm (H) Overall Cavity Dimensions 355 mm (W) x 365 mm (D) x 251 mm (H) 11.5 Kg Uncrated Weight (approx.) Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.
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