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1. It may be necessary to adjust the amount of water to your personal preference Rice will boil over if the dish used is too small Cook rice uncovered Do not cook in plastic containers unless suitable for high temperature cooking e Stand rice for 5 to 10 minutes after cooking if necessary This setting is not suitable for cooking brown rice To operate Press Rice until desired amount then press Start HINT TO REHEAT 2 CUPS OF COOKED RICE Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or a knob of butter and cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 onion chopped 2 cups long grain rice 500 ml chicken stock 400 ml coconut milk 1 teaspoon turmeric Method Place all ingredients in a 3 litre casserole dish Stir Cook on High for 15 to 18 minutes Cover and let stand 10 minutes before serving To cook by Auto Cook Prepare as above Press Rice to select 2 cup serve then press Start SEASONED RICE Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 onion chopped 1 cup long grain rice 1 teaspoon thyme 1 cups chicken stock 14 cup toasted slivered almonds Method Place onion rice thyme and chicken stock in a 3 litre casserole dish Cook on High for 14 to 16 minutes Stir cover and let stand for 10 minutes Stir through slivered almonds and serve hot To cook by Auto Cook Prepare as above Press Rice to select 1 cup serve then press Start 25 So pooN pu
2. using the oven in the display window gt by pressing Start pad 3 times Stop Reset pad 3 times When the oven is turning The Roller Ring and oven Clean these parts according to on there is noise coming bottom are dirty Care of Your Microwave Oven from the Glass Tray J see next page ar Hoa The display indicates a problem Contact the specified service bun H98 appears n gt with microwave generation centre the display window system The fan rotates to cool the electric Itis quite safe to take out the food The post fan Operates after components This is normal from the oven while the fan operates If it seems there is a problem with the oven contact an authorised Service Centre 15 Care of Your Oven BEFORE CLEANING Remove plug from outlet 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 Glass Tray Remove and wash in warm soapy water or in a dishwasher If grease accumulates clean with a non abrasive nylon mesh scouring pad and a non abrasive cleanser 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 Outside oven surfaces and back ven
3. The greater the volume and the more dense the item the longer it takes to reheat E g frozen cake will take less time than frozen casserole LARGE VOLUME Large dense frozen precooked foods are best thawed on defrost until icy in the centre then heated on Medium High This prevents overcooking of the edges Stirring is often needed to distribute heat evenly Commercial frozen foods These foods should be removed from their foil containers if possible and placed into suitable microwave safe containers If a foil container is used in the microwave oven it shouldn t be more than 4 cm high and must not touch the interior of the microwave oven Remove the cover from the tray and replace with paper towel or plastic wrap to prevent splattering Foods to be served at room temperature For best results defrost for a short time and allow to stand to complete thawing e g frozen cake Vacuum sealed pouches Pierce pouches bags before heating to allow steam to escape this prevents bursting Containers Use dishes about the same volume of the food or slightly larger to allow for stirring Remove or release snap seal lids other wise they will pop during heating and may disfigure Pies and pastries Pies and pastries that contain raw pastry and filling cannot be cooked in the microwave oven Pre cooked products can be thawed and heated Place them on a sheet of paper towel and elevate on plastic rack for best
4. Serves 4 Ingredients 250 g brussels sprouts 2 tablespoons butter 150g bacon finely chopped 1 onion finely chopped 1 teaspoon dill or basil 1 teaspoon sugar Method Wash and drain brussels sprouts Cook in a covered 2 litre casserole dish on High for 4 to 5 minutes To cook by Auto Cook Prepare as above Cover with plastic wrap Press Vegetables Select weight 250 g then Start Drain and set aside Place remaining ingredients in separate 2 litre casserole dish Cook on High for 3 to 5 minutes Add brussels sprouts and cook on High for 1 to 2 minutes Serve CHEESY MASHED POTATOES Serves 4 Ingredients 500 g potatoes peeled and diced Ya cup water I cup milk 1 4 cup grated cheese Method Place potatoes and water in a 2 litre casserole dish Cover and cook on High for 10 minutes Drain Mash potatoes with milk and grated cheese Mix well Cook on High for 1 minute Stir well before serving PARMESAN ASPARAGUS Serves 2 to 4 Ingredients 1 bunch of asparagus spears water butter clove garlic crushed grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons 1 tablespoon 1 1 tablespoon Method Place asparagus and water in a z2 litre casserole dish Cover and cook on High for 1 to 2 minutes Drain Place butter and garlic in small dish and cook on High for 1 minute Add drained asparagus and mix lightly Cook on High for a further 1 minute Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over asparagus Serve
5. To cook 1 double chicken breast Place onto a dinner plate Cover and cook on Medium High for 8 to 10 minutes Hints To reheat a single portion of soup Place in a microwave safe dish and cook on Medium High for 2 to 3 minutes Serves 6 Ingredients 21 2 cups green split peas 850g smoked ham hock 1 medium onion chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 bay leaf 6 cups chicken stock Ve cup frozen peas Method Wash split peas and place in a 2 litre bowl with 1 litre of water Cover and allow soaking for 8 hours or overnight Remove rind from ham hock and discard Cut meat away from the bone and roughly chop Reserve bone Drain peas and place into a 5 litre microwave safe dish Add ham bone chopped ham onion thyme bay leaf and chicken stock Cook uncovered on High for 15 minutes Reduce power to Medium and cook for 15 minutes Skim top of soup and cook on Medium for a further 30 minutes Remove ham bone and bay leaf and stir in frozen peas Cook on Medium for 10 minutes Blend half the soup and return to the bowl stirring through the remaining soup Serve hot with crusty bread Tip Substitute 500 g bacon bones and 250 g of diced bacon rashers for the ham hock Do not add salt when cooking lentils or pulses as they will toughen Add salt after cooking if desired POTATO AND LEEK SOUP Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1kg potatoes peeled and diced 2 medium thinly sliced leeks 2 teaspoons
6. page 14 See Page 9 VI ar Press once Set the standing time Press Timer Clock EX Set the desired To Set Delay Start O cooking programme gt page 14 VI See Page 9 Press once Set the delay time Press 18 Table of Contents Microwave Recipe Preparation and Techniques sssseeneene eem emen nennen 1 3 Helieat ehe ER oves HI A E ec vhe ded E e dU dee VOU RC QN EARS Gen eet EQ UE e Weed 4 6 SOUPS and SHACKS tuens taie nct Eo edee ctas resa te Oae anes aucenvenptacce sevi te edo E ae euo ts REIR Rev cuida leta eus 7 8 Fishand ShellfiSlgi 5 2 eee a a lutei inc nodes ete etes dee Fue Pieter Do esa ER Led 9 11 Poultry and EJS E 12 15 Meats E II UCM III UII IM E 16 19 Vegetables arid legumes Ee IER RE ELI A AE ORS 20 24 Rice Past and Noodles stia septo taa epar EE E eausa E e UD o cou ada etes be tua S 25 28 Cakes Desserts and Slices 0 cccccccccecessseeeeccssesceececeeseaeeeecesseaseeecesceseeececceesaeeeeecessesaeeeeececeaeeeeescestaaseeesenses 29 33 SAUCES ANG Exttas tetti oie rp rient es Re y ete ee dee oa ee av PARE EE year els 34 35 Turn over for Operation Guide 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
7. Method Squeeze juice from lemons and limes Place in a 3 to 4 litre dish with the remaining ingredients Cook on High for 8 to 10 minutes Stir 2 to 3 minutes during this cooking time to dissolve sugar Cook on High for 25 to 30 minutes or until the mixture has become a syrupy consistency Set aside to cool Pour into bottles and seal Store in the refrigerator and serve with cold water soda or mineral water and fresh mint leaves if desired HoT Cocoa Makes 1 cup Ingredients 2 teaspoons cocoa powder 1 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons water 1 cup milk Method Combine cocoa sugar and water in a heatproof cup Cook on High for 10 to 15 seconds Stir in milk Heat on Medium High for 1 to 2 minutes GINGER TEA Serve 2 Ingredients 5 cm piece ginger 1 lemon sliced 2 teabags 1 cup mint leaves 2 cups water Method Peel and slice ginger and place into a 2 cup jug with remaining ingredients Heat on High for 3 to 4 minutes Allow standing for 5 minutes to infuse Strain and serve Hor LEMON AND Honey DRINK Makes 1 Ingredients juice of 12 lemon 1 tablespoon honey 1 cup water Method Mix all ingredients in a 2 cup heatproof jug Heat on High for 1 to 2 minutes Stir well Basic WHITE SAUCE Makes 1 cup Ingredients 2tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour salt and white pepper 11 4 cups milk Method Place butter in a 4 cup jug Cook on High for 30 to 40 seconds Stir in flour
8. Place onion and curry paste in a 3 litre casserole dish Cook on High for 2 minutes Add vegetables chick peas coconut milk lemon juice and soy sauce Cook on High for 6 to 8 minutes Sprinkle with chopped nuts Serve with jasmine rice HERBED VEGETABLES Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 200 g sliced snow peas 200 g sliced carrots 200g sliced zucchini 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Method Place snow peas carrots and zucchini in a 2 litre casserole dish Cover Cook on High for 6 to 7 minutes stirring once during cooking Sprinkle with parsley Serve ToMATO VEGETABLE CASSEROLE Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 200 g mushrooms sliced 1 eggplant chopped 200 g zucchini sliced 1 capsicum sliced 1 onion sliced 400g can tomatoes Ve cup tomato paste 1 tablespoon chopped basil 1 teaspoon minced garlic Method Place mushrooms eggplant zucchini capsicum and onion in a 3 litre casserole dish Cover Cook on Medium High for 10 minutes Add tomatoes tomato pur e herbs and garlic Re cover and cook on High for 8 to 10 minutes PorATO BAKE Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 750g peeled and sliced potatoes 300 ml cream 1 4 cup milk 3 green onions sliced 2 bacon rashers chopped Ve cup grated cheese Method Combine potatoes cream and milk in a 2 litre casserole dish Cook on High for 15 to 18 minutes Top with green onions bacon and cheese Cook on High for 5 minutes 24
9. Tip To soften butter cook on Medium for 10 to 20 seconds CINNAMON POACHED PEARS Serves 4 Ingredients Ve cup water 1 4 cup caster sugar 1 2 teaspoon cinnamon 4 pears peeled and sliced Method Combine waiter caster sugar and cinnamon in a 1 litre jug Cook on High for 2 minutes Place the pears in a 2 litre dish Pour over syrup and cover Cook on High for 6 to 8 minutes BANANA LOAF Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 90g butter 34 cup brown sugar 1 egg 2 ripe bananas mashed well 3 4 cup grated carrot 11 cups self raising flour 13 cup milk Method Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy Add egg and beat well Add banana and carrot Add sifted flour and milk to mixture alternately Mix until well combined Grease and line with grease proof paper 20 cm x 10 cm loaf dish Pour batter into dish and cook on Medium for 9 to 11 minutes Stand covered with plastic wrap on wire rack to cool Tip To prevent corners from overcooking cover ends carefully with foil HINT TO MELT CHOCOLATE Place 100 g broken chocolate in a 4 cup glass jug and heat on Medium for 1 to 2 minutes As chocolate holds its shape after heating stir and stand before adding extra cooking time 35 Serves 4 Ingredients 780g can pie apples Ve cup rolled oats 1 4 cup plain flour Ve cup desiccated coconut Ve cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 60 g butter Method Place appl
10. d Panasonic Operation Guide Microwave Oven CGNVERTER YILIFANDD U NO AACMOJODIIN yood J009 E Model Number NN ST557M W JIUOSCUutc 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 only used a microwave oven for reheating and defrosting with Panasonic s Inverter Technology you can be reassured of excellent results when cooking a variety of foods as the soft penetration of microwave energy to the centre of food helps prevent over cooking on edges and surfaces Foods can now be gently simmered without the concern of boil over After reading the introductory chapter am sure you will be able to master the basic techniques and thereby develop a firm understanding of your new oven This book includes recipes from starters to desserts After trying our recipes be sure to adapt your favourite recipes to microwave methods Start experimenting now and enjoy the first class results you will achieve by using your new microwave oven Consultant Home Economist PANASONIC NZ LTD PANASONIC CONSUMER Fiona Campbell Penasonic CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE COMPANY Customer anni Pri Unit 10 Growthpoint Business 350 Te lrirangi Drive Park T iS Half Panasonic Australia Pty Ltd amp I East Tamaki Auckland ark Tonnetti Street Halfway f House Mi
11. microwave ovens can cause harmful effects if the following precautions are not taken 1 Never tamper with or deactivate the interlocking devices on the door 2 Never poke an object particularly a metal object through a grille or between the door and the oven while the oven is operating 3 Never place saucepans unopened cans or other heavy metal objects in the oven 4 Do not let other metallic articles e g fast food foil containers touch the side of the oven 5 Clean the oven cavity the door and the seals with water and a mild detergent at regular intervals Never use any form of abrasive cleaner that may scratch or scour surfaces around the door 6 Always use the oven with trays or cookware recommended by the manufacturer 7 Never operate the oven without a load i e an absorbing material such as food or water in the oven cavity unless specifically allowed in the manufacturer s literature 8 For horizontally hinged doors never rest heavy objects such as food containers on the door while it is open 9 Do not place sealed containers in microwave ovens Baby bottles fitted with a screw cap or a teat are considered to be sealed containers 10 The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision 11 Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Important Instructions WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fir
12. Stir well Add tomatoes tomato paste oregano basil and pepper Mix well Cook on High for 3 to 4 minutes Add mussels Cover and cook on High for 2 to 3 minutes Serve immediately SALMON STEAKS WITH LIME BUTTER Serves 4 Ingredients 60g butter 1 clove garlic crushed 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon grated lime rind 2 tablespoons lime juice Ye teaspoon sugar 500 g salmon steaks Method Place butter garlic ginger lime rind juice and sugar in a shallow dish Cook on Medium High for 1 to 2 minutes Stir halfway through cooking Add salmon steaks and coat with sauce Cover and cook on Medium for 5 to 7 minutes Stand for 2 to 3 minutes before serving To cook by Auto Cook Prepare as above Cover with plastic wrap Press Fish select weight 500 g then Start LEMON PEPPER FISH erves Ingredients 350g fish fillets 14 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper Method Place fish lemon juice and cracked black pepper in a 1 litre casserole dish Cook on Medium for 4 to 6 minutes Let stand for 3 minutes before serving To cook by Auto Cook Prepare as above Cover with plastic wrap Press Fish then select 370 g weight then Start 10 CREAMY TUNA PENNE Serves 4 Ingredients 250 g penne 5 cups boiling water 1 medium onion diced 2 cups mixed sliced vegetables 240 g can tuna reserve liquid 2tablespoons Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon lemon j
13. Turn meat cover and cook on Medium Low for 11 4 to 11 2 hours Stand corned silverside in cooking liquid for 10 minutes before carving Note Depending on the size and shape of the silverside it may require a further 10 to 15 minutes on Medium Low LAMB PiLAU Serves 4 Ingredients 1 large onion sliced 1 tablespoon oil 600 g lean diced lamb 400 g can tomato pieces 2tablespoons garam masala 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 cup long grain rice 600ml hot chicken stock 150g natural yoghurt freshly ground black pepper Method Place the onion and oil in a 3 litre dish Cover and cook on High for 2 to 3 minutes Add lamb tomato pieces garam masala and thyme Cover and cook on Medium High for 10 minutes Stir Cook on Medium High for a further 10 minutes Add the rice and chicken stock and cook covered on Medium for a further 30 minutes or until the rice is tender Stir in yoghurt season with pepper and serve JESIN GINGERED PORK STIR FRY Serves 4 Ingredients 500 g sliced lean pork 1 4 cup teriyaki sauce 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons minced ginger 2 teaspoons cornflour 1 onion sliced 300 g sugar snap peas trimmed 1 zucchini sliced Ve red capsicum sliced 2 green onions sliced Ve cup bean sprouts 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds Method Place pork teriyaki sauce honey ginger and cornflour in a 2 litre dish Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours Place onion in a
14. imer Clock O OPERATION BLIIE ON EN Press 2 seconds Press 3 times Display Window Colon or time of day appears in the Display Window To Set Clock You can use the oven without setting the clock Timer Clock 1 Press Q twice Colon will blink in Display Window 2 Enter Time of Day Enter time of day using Time Pads e g 12 35 Clock is a 12 hour display There isn t a m or p m setting Press once twice 3 times 5 times Timer Clock 3 Press Colon stops blinking time of day is entered and locked into Display Window 3c NOTES 1 Oven will not operate while colon is still blinking 33 2 To reset time of day repeat step 1 through 3 3 The clock will keep the time of day as long as oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied 4 Maximum time available is 12 59 Clock is 12 hour only One o clock will be displayed as 1 00 not 13 00 To Use Child Safety Lock This feature allows you to prevent operation of the oven by a young child however the door will open You can set Child Safety Lock when colon or time of day is displayed To set Fir H LULT a m Colon or time of Press 3 times Display Window day is displayed To cancel E rr L LULIS MM M Stop Reset Display Window Press 3 times Colon or time of day is displayed To Cook Reheat Defrostby Micro Power and Time 1 Select Power Level Press Micro Power Pad until the power level appears in the Display W
15. salt and pepper Gradually add milk stirring until smooth Cook on High for 2 minutes stirring every minute Tip For cheese sauce stir in 1 2 cup grated cheese once sauce has thickened GRAVY Makes 2 cups Ingredients 2 tablespoons dripping or pan juice 1 small onion finely chopped 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 cups beef stock salt and pepper Method Place dripping or pan juices and onion in a 2 cup jug Cook on High for 2 minutes Add flour tomato paste and half of the beef stock Stir well Cook on High for 2 minutes Add remaining stock Stir well and cook on High for a further 2 minutes Season with salt and pepper Serve with the meat of your choice HOLLANDAISE SAUCE Makes 3 4 cup Ingredients 60 g butter 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 egg yolks 1 4 cup cream 1 2 teaspoon mustard 1 4 teaspoon salt Method Place butter in a 2 cup jug Cook on High for 40 seconds Add lemon juice egg yolks and cream Mix well Cook on Medium for 60 to 90 seconds Add mustard and salt mix until smooth Serve with eggs vegetables or fish dishes CREAMY BACON SAUCE Makes Approximately 300 ml Ingredients 1 onion chopped 3 bacon rashers chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 300 ml cream 1 4 cup Parmesan cheese pepper 2 tablespoons Method Place onion bacon and garlic in a 2 litre casserole dish Cook on High for 4 to 5 minutes Add cream Parmesan cheese
16. trimmed cut to 3 cm lengths 2 apples peeled cored and diced 30g crystallised ginger thinly sliced Ve cup caster sugar 1 orange grated rind and juice Method Place all ingredients into a 2 litre microwave safe dish Stir to dissolve sugar Cook on high for 8 to 10 minutes or until fruit is softened Rocky HoAD Makes 1 x 20 cm square slice Ingredients 250g dark or milk chocolate 40g butter 250g packet marshmallows halved 1 cup unsalted peanuts 1 cups flaked coconut 100 g Turkish delight chopped Method Melt chocolate and butter in a large bowl on Medium for 2 to 3 minutes Add remaining ingredients and mix well Pour into greased 20 cm square pan Refrigerate until set Cut or break into pieces to serve 30 Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients Base 1 340 g pkt buttercake mix Ve cup toasted coconut 125g melted butter 1 egg Filling 425g can pitted cherries drained Topping 300 ml carton sour cream 1 egg 2 tablespoons sugar 1 2 teaspoon cinnamon Method Combine cake mix coconut melted butter and egg Press into 27 cm flan dish Cook on High for 3 minutes Arrange cherries over base Combine sour cream egg and sugar and pour over cherries Sprinkle with cinnamon Cook on Medium for 9 to 11 minutes MocHA FUDGE Makes 64 x 2 5 cm square pieces Ingredients 395 g can sweetened condensed milk 300 g dark chocolate melts 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon instant
17. 214 to 3 minutes Stand covered for 1 minute before serving 15 S553 pue unnod Meat Cooking Tender Cuts of Meat by Micro power For best results select roasts that are uniform in shape Place meat on a microwave rack in a suitable dish Beef rib roast should be placed cut side down Other bone in roasts should be placed fat side down 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 Secure to the body of the ham with wooden toothpicks Fold 3 cm over cut surface For shank ham halves shield shank bone by cupping it with foil One third of the way through cooking remove ham from oven and cut off skin Turn fat side up and reshield edges If desired glaze last 10 to 20 minutes of cooking Loosely cover baking dish with wax paper or paper towel to prevent splatter If a large amount of juice accumulates in the bottom of the dish drain occasionally If desired reserve for making gravy Multiply the weight of the roast by the minimum recommended times per 500 g Programme Micro Power and Time Meats can be shielded at the beginning of cooking or halfway through cooking If you wish to shield at the beginning of cooking remove foil halfway through the cooking time Beef and pork rib roasts should be shielded around the bones Foil should extend about 5 cm down from bones The shan
18. 3 minutes Add berries Cook on High for 3 to 4 minutes Blend water and cornflour Mix into berry sauce Cook on High for 2 minutes Serve hot or cold with ice cream 35 Se1 X3 pue seones
19. 5 minutes stirring halfway through Add the chicken and prawns to each individual bowl and set aside To serve Heat soup on High for 2 minutes Pour the hot soup over the ingredients in the 4 bowls and serve ZUCCHINI SLICE Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 4 rashers bacon diced 1 onion diced 2 cups grated zucchini 2 cups grated carrot 1 cup grated tasty cheese 1 cup self raising flour 5 eggs lightly beaten 125 ml vegetable oil 1 tablespoon salt and pepper Method Lightly grease a 25 cm square microwave safe dish Place bacon and onion in a 2 litre casserole dish and cook on High for 2 to 3 minutes Allow to cool slightly Stir in zucchini carrot and cheese and flour In a 1 litre bowl whisk together eggs oil and parsley Add to bacon mixture season with salt and pepper and stir until combined Pour into prepared dish Cook on Medium for 16 to 18 minutes fresh chopped parsley 8 Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 500 g topside mince 35g Taco seasoning mix 1 cup tomato paste 1 teaspoon Mexican chilli powder 310g can red kidney beans mashed in liquid 180g corn chips 1 avocado Ve cup sour cream Ve cup grated cheese paprika Method Place meat and onion in a 2 litre dish Cook on Medium High for 6 minutes stirring halfway through cooking Mix with fork breaking up any large pieces of meat Add taco mix tomato paste chilli powder and kidney beans Cook on Medium High for further 10 minute
20. HINT It is better to slightly undercook vegetables as they will soften on standing Allow to stand covered with plastic wrap or a lid HINT Wrap jacket potatoes in foil after cooking They will retain their heat for about 15 to 20 minutes Cooking Rice by Micro power Follow directions in chart for recommended dish size amounts of water and cooking time Add rice to water Add salt and butter according to package directions Cook on 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 APPROX TIME AMOUNT TO COOK RICE STANDING ITEM CONTAINER OF on High TIME WATER UNCOVERED in minutes in minutes RICE Quick Cook Brown 1 cup 2 litre dish 1 cups 10 to 12 5 Brown 1 cup 4 litre dish 3 cups 25 to 30 10 Long Grain 1 cup 3 litre dish 2 cups 12 to 14 5 Short Grain 1 cup 3 litre dish 2 cups 12 to 14 5 Cooking Rice by Auto Cook FRAGRANT CoconNur RICE Minimum weight 1 cup Maximum weight 2 5 cups Suitable for cooking white rice including short long grain and specialty rices Place rice with water at room temperature in a suitable sized dish Use the following as a guide Rice Water Dish Size 1 cup 2 cups 3 litre 1 5 cups 3 cups 3 litre 2 cups 4 cups 4 5 litre 2 5 cups 5 cups 4 5 litre
21. Medium for 35 to 40 minutes stir several times during cooking Shape polenta into 12 balls and place them on top of the casserole Cook on medium for 10 minutes Serve casserole topped with pesto THA BEEF CURRY Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 onion thinly sliced 2 tablespoons Thai green curry paste 500 g thinly sliced lean beef V red capsicum thinly sliced 1 carrot thinly sliced 1 zucchini sliced 200 g broccoli broken into flowerets 1 cup coconut milk 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice shredded fresh basil roasted unsalted peanuts 2 tablespoons 1 2 cup Method Place the onion and curry paste into a 4 litre dish Cook on High for 2 to 3 minutes Add the beef and cook on High for 4 to 6 minutes stirring halfway through cooking Add the vegetables and coconut milk and cook on High for 6 to 8 minutes Mix in the Soy sauce lemon juice and basil and serve sprinkled with peanuts LAMB KoRMA Serves 4 Ingredients 1 onion diced 500 g lamb cubed 1 cup korma curry paste 2 large carrots sliced 250 ml tomato puree 250 ml beef stock 2 tablespoons natural yoghurt Method Place onion lamb curry paste and carrot in a 3 litre casserole dish Cook on High for 6 minutes Add tomato puree and beef stock stir cook on Medium for 40 minutes stirring once during cooking Stir in yoghurt and serve with basmati rice MussAMAN BEEF CURRY Serves 4 Ingredients 500 g round
22. a MICROWAVE THERMOMETER Alternatively a conventional meat thermometer may be used after the food is removed from the oven If undercooked return meat or poultry to the oven and cook for a few more minutes at the recommended power level It is important to ensure that meat and poultry are thoroughly cooked 7 COOKING TIMES given in the Cooking Guide section are APPROXIMATE Factors that may affect cooking time are preferred degree of moisture content starting temperature altitude volume size shape of food and utensils used As you become familiar with the oven you will be able to adjust for these factors 8 It is better to UNDERCOOK RATHER THAN OVERCOOK foods If food is undercooked it can always be returned to the oven for further cooking If food is overcooked nothing can be done Always start with minimum cooking times recommended 9 Extreme care should be taken when cooking popcorn in a microwave oven Cook for minimum time as recommended by manufacturer Use the directions suitable for the wattage of your microwave oven NEVER leave oven unattended when popping popcorn 10 When heating food in plastic or paper containers check the oven frequently due to the possibility of ignition 11 The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption in order to avoid burns E Microwaves and How They Work Microwaves are a form of high frequency ra
23. an appropriate size dish and cover securely with plastic wrap or a fitted lid f desired butter herbs etc may be added but do not add salt until after cooking Halfway through the cooking time the oven will beep and prompt you to rearrange the vegetables At the completion of cooking stir larger quantities of vegetables Let stand covered for 2 to 3 minutes To Operate by Auto Cook Press Potatoes until desired weight is chosen Press Start RED CocoNur DHAL Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 cup red lentils 1 teaspoon turmeric 400 ml coconut milk 250 ml water 1 teaspoon crushed red chilli 1 teaspoon crushed garlic lemon juice to taste Method Place all ingredients in a 2 litre casserole dish Stir and cook on Medium for 18 to 20 minutes stirring twice during cooking HuMMUS Ingredients 1 cup chick peas water for soaking 3 cups boiling water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoon turmeric 1 4 cup tahini sesame paste 4 cloves garlic minced 2 tablespoons olive oil Method Place chickpeas and water into a 4 litre casserole dish and soak overnight Drain Place chickpeas and boiling water into a 3 litre casserole dish and cook on Medium for 25 to 30 minutes Drain process with remaining ingredients 22 Chickpea Salad with Coriander Dressing Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 cup dried chickpeas water for soaking 3 cups boiling water 1 red capsicum diced 1 leb
24. appear under this film When this happens remove film carefully Hint apply masking or clear tape to an exposed corner and pull gently to remove 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 Pad is pressed It is quite safe to open the door at any time during a cooking program and there is no risk of Microwave exposure Oven Light will turn on during cooking and also when door is opened p Control Panel F 1 Vegetables 2 Frozen Veg 3 Potatoes 4 Pasta 5 Rice 6 Noodles 7 Fish 8 Chicken Pcs Auto Cook Pads pg 13 Beep Sound ee Time Pads Micro Power Auto Reheat Auto Reheat Pad pg 12 Micro Power Pad pg 9 Timer Clock Frozen Reheat Frozen Reheat Pad pg 12 Timer Clock Pad pg 14 Turbo Defrost Pad pg 10 Turbo Defrost 1 0kg 0 1kg Start Pad 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 Stop Reset Pad Before cooking One tap clears your instructions During cooking One tap temporarily stops the cooking process Another tap cancels all your instructions and time of day appears in the Display Window o Start Q Stop Reset NN ST557M When a pad is pr
25. conventionally cooked cakes Cakes need to be well mixed but do not over beat Creaming with an electric mixer or food processor is not necessary Use a fork to mix as the microwave aerates the mixture as it cooks Do not cover cakes as the top will steam Cakes should be removed from the oven just before they look cooked as the cooking process will finish during standing time Chocolate cakes cook slightly faster than plain cakes Cakes containing a large amount of whisked egg white will not cook successfully in the microwave oven Ingredients 1 packet cake mix 340 g Ingredients as recommended by manufacturer Method Mix cake and other ingredients with a metal spoon DO NOT OVERBEAT Pour into 20 cm round dish that has been lightly greased and lined with paper Cook on Medium High for 7 to 8 minutes Stand and allow to cool before removing Variations 1 tablespoon jam added to batter before cooking Add 1 cup sour cream to batter and halve water suggested by manufacturer e Half a cup chopped nuts 4 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon Mix and place on base of cake dish before cooking cake Melt two tablespoons honey and 30 g butter in glass jug on High 30 to 60 seconds Pour over just baked buttercake Sprinkle with cinnamon Serve warm with cream or custard as a dessert or serve cold with cream as tea cake A quarter cup of toasted muesli mixed with 1 tablespoon marmalade and placed
26. for 2 to 3 minutes Soaked overnight To operate by Auto Cook Press Froz Veg until desired weight is closen Press Start 21 Vegetables and Legumes CookiNG VEGETABLES AND Roor VEGETABLES BY AuTO Cook Vegetables Minimum weight 120g Maximum weight 370g Suitable for cooking all types of leaf green and soft varieties of vegetables including broccoli squash cauliflower cabbage asparagus beans celery zucchini spinach capsicum or a mixture of these All vegetables should be trimmed or prepared and cut into evenly sized pieces Add 1 tablespoon to 4 cup of water to vegetables if dehydrated or a softer cooked texture is desired Place in a suitable size dish Butter herbs etc may be added before heating but do not salt vegetables until serving Cover dishes securely with plastic wrap or a fitted lid At the completion of heating stir larger quantities of vegetables Let stand covered for 2 to 3 minutes To Operate by Auto Cook Press Vegetables until desired weight is chosen Press Start Potatoes Minimum weight 250g Maximum weight 900g Suitable for cooking root vegetables such as potatoes sweet potatoes pumpkin onions swede carrots turnip and beetroot All vegetables should be trimmed or prepared and cut into even sized pieces Add 1 tablespoon to 1 4 cup of water to vegetables if dehydrated or a softer cooked texture is desired Place into
27. fresh thyme pepper 3 cups chicken stock 150 ml cream Method Place potatoes leeks thyme and pepper in a 4 litre casserole dish Cover and cook on High for 8 minutes Stir in chicken stock Cover and cook on High for 14 to 16 minutes Pur e soup mixture Add cream stir and serve hot or cold in individual bowls To cook by Auto Cook Prepare potatoes as above Place into a 4 litre dish with leeks thyme and pepper Cover with plastic wrap Press Auto Cook Potatoes select 900 g weight then Start syoeus pue sdnos Soups and Snacks CHICKEN AND PRAWN LAKSA NAcHOS SUPREME Serves 4 Ingredients Soup 21ablespoons laksa paste 400 ml coconut milk 1 litre chicken stock 1 tablespoon soy sauce fresh ground black pepper Laksa 250g rice noodles 8 cups boiling water leaves from 1 bunch of coriander 4 small red chillies seeds removed and finely chopped 12 cup bean sprouts 4 lime wedges 1 tablespoon peanut oil 400 g cooked chicken tenderloins sliced 12 green king prawns peeled Method Soup Place the laksa paste coconut milk stock soy sauce and pepper and cook covered on High for 8 to 10 minutes Laksa Place the noodles and water in a 4 litre dish Cover and cook on High for 2 to 3 minutes stirring halfway through Drain well and divide between 4 deep bowls Place the coriander chillies bean sprouts and lime on top Place the peanut oil and prawns in a 1 litre dish and cook on Medium High for 3 to
28. in the base of the dish Tip Packet cakes are best mixed by hand as the microwave will do the aerating Cooking Fruit by Micro Power FRUIT Peel slice chop into even sized pieces Place in shallow heatproof dish on turntable Apples poached 500 g High 8 Add 300 ml of water Only half fill dish Cover Apples stewed 500 g High 6 Only half fill dish Cover Peaches poached 500 g High 4 5 Add 300 ml of water Only half fill dish Cover Pears poached 500 g High 6 7 Add 300 ml of water Only half fill dish Cover Plums poached 500 g High 8 Add 300 ml of water Only half fill dish Cover Plums stewed 500 g High 8 10 Add 30 ml 2 tbsp of water Only half fill dish Cover Rhubarb stewed 500 g High 5 Only half fill dish Cover 29 SooI S pue sy ss q seye9 Cakes Desserts and Slices CHocoLATE BROWNIES CHERRY KUECHEN Makes 1 x 20 cm square slice pan Ingredients 125g butter 200 g chocolate 1 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 3 eggs 1 cup plain flour Method Grease and line 20 cm square pyrex dish Melt butter and chocolate in 2 litre dish on Medium High for 2 minutes Stir in sugar vanilla essence eggs and flour Spread into prepared dish Cook on Medium High for 5 to 6 minutes Refrigerate until cold Cut into squares RHUBARB APPLE amp GiNGER COMPOTE Serves 4 Ingredients 300 g rhubarb
29. leavening agents for cakes by one quarter and increase liquids by one quarter Biscuits require a stiff dough Increase flour by about 20 percent Substitute brown sugar for white sugar and use biscuit recipes that have dark spices or require icing Because of the short cooking time biscuits don t have time to brown Chill dough for half an hour before baking This produces a crisper biscuit Bake biscuits on a glass tray lined with greaseproof paper Since microwaves penetrate foods about two centimetres from the top bottom and sides mixtures in round shapes and rings cook more evenly Corners receive more energy and may overcook Items with a lot of water such as rice and pasta cook in about the same time as they would on a conventional stove Refer to Rice and Pasta chapter Select recipes that convert easily to microwave cooking such as casseroles stews baked chicken fish and vegetable dishes The results from foods such as grilled meats cooked souffles or two crust pies could be less than satisfactory Never attempt to deep fry in your microwave oven Menu Planning for Microwave Cooking How to Keep Everything Hot at The Same Time Plan your meals so that the food will not all need last minute cooking or attention at the same time The special features of microwave cookery make it easy to serve meals with everything piping hot Cooking of some foods may be interrupted while you start others without harmi
30. of the filling before consuming to avoid burning your mouth REMEMBER even if the pastry is cold to the touch the filling will be piping hot and will warm the pastry through Ingredients 2tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons cornflour 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1 cup milk 1 4 cup brandy Method In a 1 litre pyrex jug melt butter on High for 20 to 30 seconds Blend in cornflour sugar and golden syrup and cook on High for 50 to 60 seconds Add milk gradually and cook on Medium 3 to 4 minutes Stirring halfway through cooking Stir in brandy Serve hot with fruit or Christmas pudding 33 SooI S pue sy ss q seye9 Sauces and Extras Preserving Precautions Do not use your oven for home canning or the heating of any closed jar Pressure will build up and the jar may explode In addition the microwave oven cannot maintain the food at the correct canning temperature Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume Jars and Bottles Jars and bottles can be used to warm food to serving temperature If the lid is removed first Cooking should not be done in these containers since most are not heat resistant and during extended heating times heat from food would cause cracking or breaking Thermometers are available for use in microwave ovens DO NOT USE CONVENTIONAL MERCURY TYPE CANDY OR MEAT THERMOMETERS in food while cooking in the microwave oven Alternatively a convention
31. results For added crispness place under the grill or in a hot oven for few minutes Pastry items can become tough and rubbery if overheated remember to allow 5 minutes standing then test before adding extra heating time PumpkKIN Soup A PEA AND Ham Soup Serves 4 Ingredients 1 kg pumpkin peeled and chopped 1 onion diced 2 cups chicken stock 1 teaspoon curry powder pepper Method Place pumpkin onion and curry powder in a 2 litre casserole dish Cover and cook on High for 12 minutes Add chicken stock and pepper Cook on High for 10 minutes Cool slightly Pur e pumpkin and liquid in a blender or food processor Pour into individual serving dishes and garnish with chives To cook by Auto Cook Prepare pumpkin as above cover with plastic wrap Press Auto Cook Potatoes select 900 g weight then Start SHORT AND LONG Soup Serves 4 Ingredients 200 g fresh singapore noodles 12 200 g frozen mini dim sims 4 green onions sliced 1 litre chicken stock 1 teaspoon crushed garlic 12 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 chicken breast cooked and sliced 4 baby bok choy quartered 1 cup 2 tablespoons bean sprouts dried onion optional Method Place all ingredients except bok choy and bean sprouts in a 4 litre casserole dish and cook on High for 10 minutes Add bok choy and cook on High for 2 minutes Serve in individual bowls topped with bean sprouts and onion Hints
32. steak diced Y cup mussaman curry paste 400 g potato diced 250 ml coconut milk 250 ml beef stock 1 tablespoon brown sugar Method Place steak curry paste and potato in a 3 litre casserole dish cook on High for 6 minutes Add coconut milk beef stock and brown sugar stir cook on Medium for 40 minutes Stir once during cooking serve with jasmine rice Jean HINT It is better to cook meat for a lesser time in a recipe and add extra time if needed This will prevent over cooking 47 s Meat SPAGHETTI MEAT SAUCE FRENCH ONION BEEF CASSEROLE Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 500 g minced beef 1 onion chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 425g can tomatoes 1 cup tomato puree 1 4 cup red wine 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs pepper Method Place beef onion and garlic in a 3 litre casserole dish Cook on High 5 to 6 minutes Add remaining ingredients Stir Cook on Medium High for 16 to 18 minutes Stir halfway through cooking Serve with spaghetti BEEF STROGANOFF Serves 4 Ingredients 1 onion sliced 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon paprika 750 g rump steak sliced thinly tomato sauce worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons 1 beef stock cube 200 g sliced mushrooms cup Sour cream Method Place all ingredients except sour cream and mushrooms in a 3 litre casserole dish Stir until combined Cover Cook on Medium High for 7 to 9 minutes stirring once dur
33. time can be aided with the help of a browning sauce worcestershire sauce or soy sauce Simply brush one of these sauces over meat or poultry before cooking Baked goods do not need long cooking times and therefore do not brown When cakes or cupcakes are iced no one will notice the visual difference For cakes or cupcakes brown sugar can be used in the recipe in place of caster sugar or the surface can be sprinkled with dark spices before baking Standing Time The moisture molecules continue to vibrate in the food when the microwave oven has turned itself off After all the molecules were vibrating at 2 450 000 000 times per second during cooking So cooking continues even after the food is no longer being exposed to the microwaves whether in or outside your microwave oven Standing time refers to the time it takes after the microwave time is completed to allow the interior of the food to finish cooking The amount of standing time varies with the size and density of the food In meat cookery the internal temperature will rise between 5 C and 10 C if allowed to stand covered for ten to fifteen minutes Rice and vegetables need shorter standing time but this time is necessary to allow foods to complete cooking in the centre without overcooking on the edges The power level used in microwave cooking also determines the standing time For example when using a lower power level the standing time is shorter because of a lower conc
34. time or you may reheat automatically by using the AUTO REHEAT buttons on your microwave Following are some directions for reheating pre cooked foods from either frozen refrigerator temperature or room temperature General rules for reheating foods by Micro Power Many convenience foods contain heating instructions on the packaging It is best to follow these instructions being sure to check the wattage of the oven they used and adjust the cooking time if necessary decrease cooking time by 10 for every 100watts more powerful your oven is If package directions are not available follow the recommendations in the charts on the following pages All foods must be pre cooked raw foods will not cook through during reheating times and if consumed may cause illness Do not reheat in foil containers cans or plastic containers as incorrect heating times will result Place foods into microwave safe bowls or onto dinner plates before heating Most foods can be heated on High but consider if the food is delicate in structure like baked custard or you have a large quantity a lower power level for slightly longer may be gentler Cover foods with plastic wrap if you require a steamed effect or leave uncovered for a dryer surface e g Crumbed foods Stir or re arrange foods during heating as this will help food heat evenly Stir after heating and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes Check temperatures before adding extra heating time and ensur
35. utensils such as bowls or cutting boards should NOT be used for prolonged heating as the microwave energy may cause the wood to become dry and brittle 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 If food or utensil on Glass Tray touches oven walls causing the tray to stop moving the tray will automatically rotate in opposite direction This is normal 6 Glass Tray can rotate in either direction Exhaust Air Vents Oven Window with Vapour Barrier Film do not remove Identification Plate The model number and serial number are displayed here Inlet Air Vents Door Safety Lock System Door Safety Lock System Roller Ring 1 The Roller Ring and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise and scratching of painted surface 2 The Roller Ring must always be used together with the Glass Tray for cooking Oven Light Waveguide Cover do not remove External Air Vents Display Window Control Panel Covered with removable protective film to prevent scratches during shipping Small bubbles may
36. 12 to 14 5 Fresh Tortellini Ravioli 4 litre dish 4 cups 7109 5 250 g Fresh Gnocchi 375g 4 litre dish 6 cups 6108 5 26 Cooking Dried pasta by Auto Cook Minimum weight 150g Maximum weight 500g Suitable for cooking dried pasta such as spaghetti fettucine macaroni penne spiral etc See chart below for dish size and quantities To Operate Press Pasta Press to select weight then press Start Place pasta in an appropriate size dish with boiling water Use the following as a guide Pasta Boiling Water Dish Size 150g 4 cups 3 litre 250g 5 cups 3 litre 375g 6 cups 4 litre 500g 8 cups 4 litre During cooking the oven will beep and prompt you to stir halfway through the cooking time At the end of the cooking time let stand covered for 5 to 10 minutes if required Then drain CREAMY SUN DRIED TOMATO PENNE Serves 4 Ingredients 250g penne 5 cups boiling water 1 2 cup sun dried tamatoes in oil drained 1 cup basil leaves 1 4 cup toasted pinenuts 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 300 ml cream 12 cup sliced ham 1 4 cup grated parmesan cheese extra Method Place pasta and water in a 4 litre casserole dish Cook on High for 14 to 16 minutes or cook by Auto Cook While pasta is cooking prepare sauce Place all ingredients except ham and extra parmesan cheese into a food processor Prccess until smooth Drain pasta and add sauce Serve topped wit
37. 3 litre dish Cook on High for 1 to 2 minutes Add marinated pork and sauces and cook on Medium High for 3 to 4 minutes Add peas zucchini capsicum green onions and bean sprouts Cook on High for 3 to 4 minutes Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with noodles 19 Vegetables and Legumes Cooking Fresh Vegetables by Micro power Place vegetables in a casserole dish Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water per 500g of vegetables Add salt to water or add after cooking Do not place salt directly on vegetables Cover dish with glass lid or plastic wrap Cook on HIGH according to time recommended in vegetables over or rearrange Vegetables that are to be cooked whole and unpeeled need to be pierced to allow steam to escape Place vegetables on a paper towel lined dinner plate Allow to stand covered according to the time indicated in the charts the chart Halfway through cooking stir turn Cooking Fresh Vegetables by Micro power Vegetables should be covered and cooked on High power for best results Weights given are trimmed weights APPROX COOKING VEGETABLE QUANTITY COOKING PROCEDURE TIME in minutes on High Asparagus 250g Covered dish with 1 4 cup water 1 to3 Beans finely sliced 250 g Covered dish with 1 4 cup water 3105 Beetroot 4 whole Covered with 1 cup water in 4 litre dish 14 to 18 1 kg Stand after cooking 5 mins Broccoli 250g C
38. Cook on High for 12 to 14 minutes or cook by Auto Cook Stand covered for 2 minutes Drain Place oil onion and garlic in a 4 cup jug Cook on High for 1 to 2 minutes Add tomatoes chillies basil and pepper Stir until combined Cover and cook on Medium High for 10 to 15 minutes stirring halfway through cooking Serve with spaghetti To cook by Auto Cook Press Pasta to select 250g weight then press Start MACARONI AND CHEESE Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 40g butter 1 onion finely chopped 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk 1 cup grated tasty cheese 6 cups cooked macaroni drained well 1 2 cup extra grated tasty cheese paprika Method Place butter and onion in a 2 litre casserole dish and cook on High for 3 to 4 minutes Add flour mix well and cook on High for 1 minute Blend in milk and cook on High for 4 to 5 minutes stirring halfway through cooking Add cheese to sauce Place macaroni and sauce in a 3 litre casserole dish Mix well Top with extra cheese and sprinkle with paprika Cook on High for 2 to 3 minutes Note Macaroni can be cooked using Auto Cook 22 7 So pooN pue ejseg 2Y Rice Pasta and Noodles Cooking Dried Noodles by Micro power Follow directions in chart recommended dish size amount of water and cooking time Add 1 tablespoon of oil to water to prevent noodles from sticking together Add noodles and cook for time recommended in chart Cook noodles on HIGH Test
39. KING TIME in minutes Fish Fillets 500 g Medium Low 10 to 12 Scallops sea 500g Medium Low 6108 Green Prawns medium 500 g Medium Low 7109 size shelled and cleaned Whole Fish 500 g to 600 g Medium Low 9 to 11 stuffed or unstuffed Directions for cooking fish by Auto Cook GARLIC amp CHILLI PRAWNS Minimum weight 120g Maximum weight 500g Suitable for cooking whole fish and fish fillets Select fish suitable for microwave cooking and place in a single layer in a shallow dish with skin side down Add butter spices herbs or lemon juice to flavour Overlap thin edges of fillets to prevent overcooking Shield the eye and tail area of whole fish with small amounts of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking Cover dish with plastic wrap During the cooking time the oven will beep and prompt you to turn over Allow large amounts of fish to stand for 3 to 5 minutes after cooking before serving To Operate for Auto Cook Press Fish until desired weight is chosen Press Start SPICED WHOLE BREAM Serves 2 Ingredients 2x 400g whole bream 1 clove garlic 3 stalks coriander 1 red birds eye chilli 1 tablespoon freshly chopped ginger 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 teaspoons fish sauce 2 teaspoons brown sugar 2 green onions sliced Method Clean and scale fish set aside Process remaining ingredients in a food processor to form a paste Rub the spice paste into the fi
40. Serves 4 Ingredients 250 g mixed dried fruit 440g crushed pineapple and juice 1 cooking apple peeled cored and grated 1 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon brandy 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon cornflour 1 4 cup water Method Combine all ingredients except cornflour and water in a 2 litre casserole dish Cook on Medium High for 3 to 5 minutes Blend cornflour with water and stir into fruit mixture Cook on High for 4 to 6 minutes Stir Cool Bottle and seal or use immediately INDIVIDUAL CHRISTMAS PUDDING Makes 8 Ingredients 00 g 150g 50g 100g 100g 50g 1 2 cup 125g 34 cup 2 1 2 teaspoon 12 teaspoon 1 2 teaspoon 1 2 cup 1 2 cup 34 cup 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon Method sultanas raisins craisins dates chopped dried figs chopped glace ginger chopped brandy butter firmly packed brown sugar eggs cinnamon mixed spice nutmeg plain flour pie apple fresh breadcrumbs golden syrup parisienne essence CHOCOLATE PATE Makes 24 x 8 cm loaf tin Ingredients 300 g dark chocolate 400g condensed milk 1cup brazil nuts Ve cup hazel nuts 13 cup glace cherries Ve cup sultanas Method Break chocolate into pieces and place with condensed milk in a 2 litre dish Cook on Medium High for 3 to 5 minutes stirring twice during cooking Fold through nuts and fruits Line a 24 x 8 cm loaf tin with foil and pour in the mixture C
41. Y MicRo POWER Remove vegetables from package and place in an appropriate sized container Vegetables frozen in a pouch should be placed on a dish and the top pierced Cook on High according to directions given in chart Vegetables should be cooked covered with a Halfway through cooking stir turn vegetables over or rearrange Stir after cooking Allow to stand for 2 to 3 minutes before serving lid or plastic wrap Cooking Frozen Vegetables by Micro power APPROX VEGETABLE QUANTITY COOKING PROCEDURE COOKING TIME in minutes on High Beans 250g Cook in covered 2 litre dish 4106 Broad Beans 250 g Cook in covered 2 litre dish 5107 Broccoli spears 350 g Cook in covered 2 litre dish 5107 Brussels Sprouts 250g Cook in covered 2 litre dish 5107 Carrots baby 250g Cook in covered 2 litre dish 6 to 8 Cauliflower 500 g Cook in covered 2 litre dish 5to7 Corn l cob 125g Cook in covered 2 litre dish 3to4 Corn cobs 250g Cook in covered 2 litre dish 5107 Mixed Vegetables 250 g Cook in covered 2 litre dish 5107 Qe Peas 250 g Cook in covered 2 litre dish 4106 oO Spinach 250 g Cook in covered 2 litre dish 4to6 T M o CookiNG DRIED BEANS AND PEAs Bv MICRO POWER FROZEN VEGETABLES BY Auro Cook A o Minimum weight 120g Maximum weight 750g o0 Place hot tap water in 4 litre dish Bring hot water to Suitable for heating varieties of frozen vegetab
42. al meat thermometer may be used after the food is removed from the oven Sterilizing Jars Jam jars can be sterilized by microwave ready for your jams Half fill with water and heat them on HIGH power until water boils approx 3 mins for 2 jars Empty and drain upside down on kitchen paper The jars should be warm when filled with jam TOMATO CHUTNEY Makes 3 cups 750 ml Ingredients 250g onion finely chopped 1 5 kg ripe tomato skins removed and chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika pinch cayenne pepper 150 ml malt vinegar 175g sugar Method Place onions in a 3 litre dish Cover Cook on High for 4 to 5 minutes Add tomatoes Cover Cook on High for 5 to 6 minutes Add salt spices and vinegar Stir well Cook on High for 10 minutes stirring halfway through Add sugar stir well and cook on Medium High for 35 to 40 minutes Stirring occasionally Pour into sterilised jars and seal LEMON BUTTER Makes 1 cup 250 ml Ingredients Ye cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon rind Y cup sugar 3 egg yolks 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon cornflour Method Blend all ingredients in a 4 cup glass jug Cook on Medium for 4 to 5 minutes stirring every minute Pour into hot sterilised jars and seal immediately 34 LEMON LIME CORDIAL Makes approximately 1 5 litres of undiluted cordial Ingredients 10 large lemons 6 limes 4 cups sugar 2 cups water 2 teaspoons citric acid
43. and onion in a 3 litre dish and cook on High for 2 to 3 minutes Add vegetables and sauces and cook on High for 3 to 4 minutes stirring once during cooking Place noodles and water in a 2 litre bowl and cook on High for 2 minutes Stir and drain Toss noodles through tofu and vegetables and serve Honey Soy CHICKEN AND NOODLES Serves 4 Ingredients 500 g chicken fillets sliced 1 4 cup SOy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 cups finely sliced vegetables 400 g udon noodles Ve cup boiling water Method Combine chicken soy honey and garlic ina 2 litre bowl for 30 minutes Cook chicken on Medium High for 4 to 5 minute stirring once during cooking Add vegetables and cook on High for 2 to 3 minute Place noodles and water in a bowl cover with plastic wrap cook on Medium High for 1 to 2 minutes Drain Toss noodles in with chicken mixture and serve To cook Noodles by Auto Cook Prepare as above Cover with plastic wrap Press Noodles to select 350g weight then press Start SaTAY BEEF WITH NOODLES Serves 4 Ingredients 500 g rump steak sliced 1 onion sliced 1 teaspoon crushed garlic 1 2 cup crunchy peanut butter 1 4 cup sweet chilli sauce 2 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon sugar areon onions sliced 500 g resh Singapore noodles Ve c p boiling water Method Place steak onion and garlic in a 3 litre casserole dish cook on High for 2 to 21 2 minutes Add
44. anese cucumber diced 250 g cherry tomatoes quartered 1 Spanish onion diced Coriander Dressing Ve cup lemon juice 2 teaspoons sugar 1 2 cup chopped fresh coriander 1 teaspoon chopped red chilli Method Cover chickpeas with water and soak overnight Drain Place chickpeas and boiling water into a 3 litre dish and cook on Medium High for 25 to 30 minutes Drain and allow to cool Combine remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl and mix well Dressing Combine all ingredients in a screw top jar shake well Pour over salad and toss well VEGETABLE FRITTATA ARDENNIS STYLE POTATOES Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 400g potatoes thinly sliced V red capsicum sliced into strips Ve green capsicum sliced into strips 1 tomato diced 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped 4 eggs 1 3 cup sour cream 1 2 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 2 cup grated tasty cheese Method Place potatoes in a 2 litre shallow dish Cook on High for 5 to 7 minutes Arrange capsicum in a circular pattern on top of potato sprinkle with tomato and basil Beat together eggs and sour cream in a jug Pour over vegetables Cook on Medium for 3 to 5 minutes Sprinkle with pepper and cheese and cook on Medium for 7 to 9 minutes Honey GLAZED CARROTS AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 350 g carrots 150g sugar snap peas trimmed 2 tablespoons 2 teaspoons 2 tablespoons 1 tablespoon Method Peel and
45. ault or defect existed at the time of purchase a Video or Audio Tapes d Cabinet Parts g Microwave Oven cook plates b Video or Audio Heads and Stylii resulting e User replaceable Batteries h Kneader mounting shaft unit from wear and tear in normal use f Thermal Paper Toner Ink bread bakery c Shaver Heads or Cutters Cartridges Drums Developer Film Ink Ribbon Film Cartridge Printer Heads 5 If warranty service is required you should Telephone Panasonic s Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website and use the Service Centre Locator for the name address of the nearest Authorised Service Centre Sendor bring the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of purchase date Please note that freight and insurance to and or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you Note that home or pick up delivery service is available for the following products in the major metropolitan areas of Australia or the normal operating areas of the nearest Authorised Service Centres a Picture tube CRT based Television Receivers screen b Convection Combination Microwave Ovens Sizes greater than 66cm Rear Projection TV s Plasma LCD c Whiteboard except portable type televisions displays screen size greater than 103 cm 6 The warranties hereby conferred do not extend to and exclude any costs associated with the installation dei
46. ce all ingredients in a 2 litre casserole dish Stir until combined Cover and cook on Medium High for 10 to 12 minutes Turn chicken and stir Cook on Medium High for 10 to 12 minutes CHICKEN SAN CHoy Bau Serves 4 Ingredients 10 dried shiitake mushrooms 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 clove garlic chopped 500 g minced chicken 10 water chestnuts finely chopped 227g bamboo shoots chopped 1 4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 2 tablespoons sherry 1 small iceberg lettuce Method Cover mushrooms with boiling water stand for 30 minutes Drain remove stems and chop finely Place oil and garlic in a 2 litre casserole dish cook on High for 50 60 seconds Add chicken and cook on Medium for 6 to 8 minutes Add remaining ingredients except lettuce and cook on Medium for 6 to 8 minutes Separate lettuce leaves place tablespoons of mixture into each lettuce leaf Serve immediately CHICKEN ROLLS WITH HONEY MUSTARD Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 8 chicken thigh fillets 16 prunes pitted 8 green onions sliced flaked almonds rindless bacon halved lengthwise 2 tablespoon 4 rashers Honey Mustard Glaze 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon French mustard 1 tablespoon honey 10g butter melted ground black pepper Method Open out each thigh fillet and trim away fat Place 2 prunes some green onion and a few flaked almonds on each fillet Roll fillets up and wrap a piece of bacon around each one Sec
47. chicken in a 3 litre casserole dish Cook on Medium High for 8 to 10 minutes stirring halfway through cooking Mix together peppercorns mustard stock powder lemon juice and cream Pour over chicken stir Cook on High for 2 to 3 minutes THAI CHICKEN CURRY Serves 4 Ingredients 1 onion chopped 2 tablespoons red curry paste 500 g chicken fillets sliced 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 cups finely sliced vegetables 1 cup coconut milk Method Place onion and curry paste in a 3 litre casserole dish Cook on High for 4 to 5 minutes Add chicken and combine Cook on Medium High for 6 minutes stirring once during cooking Add fish sauce brown sugar vegetables and coconut milk Stir well Cover and cook on High for 4 to 6 minutes Serve with Jasmine rice Apricot NECTAR CHICKEN Serves 4 Ingredients 400 ml apricot nectar 40g French onion soup mix 1 onion diced 1 clove garlic crushed Ve cup dried apricots 1 kg chicken legs Method Place all ingredients except chicken legs into a 3 litre dish Mix well to combine Add chicken legs and stir to coat with sauce Cook on Medium High for 20 to 25 minutes stirring halfway through cooking 14 CHICKEN CACCIATORE Serves 4 Ingredients 400 g can diced tomatoes 1 4 cup tomato paste 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 onion diced 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 kg chicken drumsticks JA red capsicum sliced Method Pla
48. coffee powder 64 chocolate coated coffee beans Method Grease a square 20 cm cake pan set aside Place condensed milk and chocolate in a 1 5 litre microwave safe and heatproof bowl Cook on Medium High for 2 minutes Stir in vanilla and coffee Mix until well combined Cook on Medium for 2 minutes Stir and pour into prepared pan Arrange coffee beans evenly over the fudge Chill for 2 hours or until set Cut into 2 5 cm squares to serve Tip Chocolate coated coffee beans are available from specialty coffee shops Hint To toast coconut Place 1 2 cup of coconut on a pyrex plate Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes stirring every minute MocHA CARROT CAKE STEAMED JAM PUDDING Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 cup self raising flour 1 2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda Ve cup caster sugar Ve cup crushed pineapple 1 cup grated carrot 34 cup chopped pecan nuts 60g chocolate 2 eggs cup oil Icing 60g cream cheese 20g butter 1 cups icing sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 4 cup chopped pecan nuts Method Place flour bicarbonate of soda sugar pineapple carrot and pecan nuts in a bowl Place chocolate into a small bowl and cook on Medium for 40 to 60 seconds Stir halfway through Add melted chocolate eggs and oil to flour mixture Mix until well combined Grease a microwave safe ring dish and cook on Medium High for 6 to 8 minutes Let stand covered for 5 minutes before turning out to coo
49. d Cooking in 2 layers may not always be successful it takes longer and may be uneven You can successfully reheat two dinner plates of food at one time but remember to increase the reheating time and use a microwave warming rack Piercing of Foods Pierce the skin or membrane of foods such as eggs tomatoes and jacket potatoes when cooked whole in the microwave oven This allows steam to escape If the skin has not been pierced food may burst Cured Meats Cured meats may overcook in some areas due to the high concentration of salts used in the curing process So take care when cooking different brands of bacon as cooking times may vary slightly s nb uy pue uoleieddaig adiday SAPMOJOIIN 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 These materials also prevent splattering Use a paper towel wax paper or no cover when steam is not needed for tenderising Browning Meats and poultry when cooked longer than 10 to 15 minutes will brown from their own fat Foods cooked for shorter periods of
50. dio 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 From the magnetron tube microwave energy is transmitted to the oven cavity through a small plastic covered piece The microwaves are converted to heat in the food The microwaves enter from the outside of the food and travel through the food losing half of their power every two to three centimetres Continued cooking to the centre occurs by conduction Although pacemakers used to be affected by microwaves as well as by other radio waves they are now shielded and are not bothered by these interferences This allows people with pacemakers to sit calmly by their radio or television and cook with microwave ovens When microwaves come in contact with a substance any one or combination of three things may occur They can be 1 REFLECTED 2 TRANSMITTED 3 ABSORBED Reflection Metal substances REFLECT microwave energy and because there is no absorption there is no heating This is why the oven interior is either stainless steel or epoxy coated steel This ensures that the microwaves are kept inside the cavity and evenly distributed throughout the food with the h
51. drand 1686 ee centre Private Bag 14911 P O Box 1711 Halfwa Frenchs Forest NSW 1640 y 132600 Panmure Auckland House 1685 South Africa Phone 09 272 0178 Customer Support Centre 086 11 77 777 The serial number of this product may be found on the MODEL NUMBER back side of the oven You should note the model number and serial number of this oven in the space SERIAL NUMBER provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase for future reference DATE OF PURCHASE Copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd 2007 F00038B60QP iPress0707 0 Printed in China Table of Contents Before Operation Safety Instr cltions ete tre teer te eee cete a de tert ei e ete dnce ae 1 Installation and General Instructions ssessesssssseseeeeeeeeeenenenee nennen nnne nnne nnne nnne nnns 2 Microwaves and How They WOIK uiri ooi irat tere deretur eene tute kane ek stU te uses riu tore iA 3 Cookware and Utensisl QUIC con cinere cedere tra nien ctis aeos erc vast Exc ERS EC eo EE Se annulo 3 4 Feat re DiaQ re mede m 5 Control Panel uio teer thats hades te asset tenuate ri Oii be ees etu E ILI 6 Ingredient Conversion Chart cecccesceseeeeseeeseeeeeaeeeeeeeaeeseeceaeeseaeeeaeessaeeeaeeeseeeeaeeseeseaeeseaeseaseseaeseeeteaeens 12 Operation and Hints Let s Start to Use Your OVEN ect E dee ee eel oe i Riedie lens 7 Operation Guide in the Display WindOw sessssseeeeene
52. e injury to persons or excessive microwave energy 1 Read all instructions before using the microwave oven 2 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars and sealed baby bottles with teat may explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven 3 Use this microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual 4 As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children 5 Do not operate this microwave oven if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped 6 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity a Do not overcook food Carefully attend microwave oven if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking b Remove wire twist ties from bags before placing bag in oven c If materials inside the oven should ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off at the wall switch or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Earthing Instructions This microwave oven must be earthed In the event of an electrical short circuit earthing reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This microwave oven is equipped with a cord having an earthing wire with an earthing plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and earthed WARNING Improper use of the earthing plug can result in a risk of electric shoc
53. e ejseg 2214Y Rice Pasta and Noodles CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO SAUSAGE amp BEAN STUFFED CAPSICUMS Serves 4 Ingredients 300 g fresh asparagus chopped 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 cups arborio rice 1 clove garlic crushed 4 cups boiling chicken stock 2 cups coarsely chopped cooked chicken 1 4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese 1 4 cup cream ground black pepper extra coarsely grated parmesan cheese Method Place asparagus into a 2 litre dish and cook on High for 1 minute Set aside Place oil rice and garlic ina large microwave safe bowl Cook covered on High for 1 minute Add 2 cups of boiling chicken stock cook on High for 5 minutes Stir twice during cooking Add remaining chicken stock and cook on High for another 5 minutes Add remaining ingredients along with asparagus and stir into risotto Cook covered on High for 2 minutes Stand for 5 minutes Serve topped with extra parmesan and black pepper Serves 4 Ingredients 250 g thin Italian sausages 1 small onion chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 440 g red kidney beans drained 1 2 cup cooked long grain rice 4 medium red capsicum 1 4 cup tomato paste extra 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Method Place sausages onto a paper towel lined dinner plate Cook on medium high for 2 minutes turn and cook for a further 2 minutes Set aside Place onion and tomato paste into a medium microwave safe bowl Cook
54. e energy is reflected by metal foods in metal containers will not cook evenly There is also a possibility of arcing Although metal utensils should be avoided in microwave cooking some metal can be helpful when used correctly Aluminum foil can be used safely if certain guidelines are followed to prevent overcooking Small pieces of foil are used to shield areas such as chicken wings tips of roasts or other thin parts that cook before the rest of the recipe is finished Make sure foil is attached securely and doesn t touch sides of oven otherwise arcing may occur Foil lined containers either cardboard or plastic should NOT be used in the microwave oven as arcing could occur Metal twist ties either paper or plastic coated should NOT be used in the microwave oven Frozen dinner trays can be used in the microwave if the container is no deeper than 2 cm and is filled with food Metal skewers can not be used in microwave ovens as arcing may occur Wooden skewers are readily available and give the same result Shells Scalloped baking shells are best used during reheating and for short periods of cooking time only Thermometers are available for use in microwave ovens DO NOT USE CONVENTIONAL MERCURY TYPE CANDY OR MEAT THERMOMETERS in food while cooking in the microwave oven Straw Wicker and Wood Straw and wicker baskets may be used in the microwave oven for short periods of time to warm rolls or bread Large wooden
55. e food is hot If food is not heated enough consumption may cause illness Foods weighting less than 200 g and more than 900 g should be heated by micro power and time Auto Cook has 2 settings one for heating frozen foods and one for heating foods from refrigerator or room temperature Suitable foods include casseroles plated dinners soups stews pasta dishes except lasagne and canned foods Do not reheat bread or pastry items raw or uncooked foods or beverages Cover foods loosely with plastic wrap or a lid which does not snap seal During the cooking time the oven will beep and prompt you to rearrange or stir At the end of cooking time stir the food check it is hot and allow standing 2 to 3 minutes Auto Reheat Frozen Reheat To Operate Press Keep pressing to select O o weight then press Start Caution Pastry items which have a filling that is high in fat sugar or moisture will become hotter in the centre and the pastry may only feel warm Ensure you allow it to stand for several minutes before eating Reheating by Micro Power Frozen Pre cooked Foods FROZEN ITEM Pre cooked TIME in minutes SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BREAD amp BAKED PRODUCT Bread 1 slice 1 loaf 6 rolls Cheesecake 450g Muffins 4 400 g Scones 6 400 g Medium High Medium High Medium Defrost Medium High Low 10 15 sec Do not let bread get hot or it will become rubber
56. e mixture over each oyster Cook on High for 1 to 11 2 minutes SALMON MORNAY Serves 4 Ingredients 40g butter 1 onion diced V4 cup flour 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley pepper 1 2 teaspoon prepared mustard 11 2 cups milk 440 g can salmon and liquid Ve cup fresh bread crumbs 13 cup grated cheese Method Place butter and onion in a 4 cup jug Cook on High for 1 minute Add flour and cook on High for 1 minute Add parsley pepper mustard and gradually blend in milk Cook on High for 2 to 3 minutes stir halfway through cooking Lightly mix through salmon and liquid into sauce Pour into serving dish and top with bread crumbs and cheese Cook for further 4 to 5 minutes on High power 411 usyijeus pue usiJ Poultry and Eggs Cooking Whole Poultry by Micro power Season as desired but salt after cooking Browning sauce mixed with equal parts of butter will enhance the appearance Poultry must be unstuffed Tie legs together with cotton string Place on a microwave rack set in a rectangular dish Place poultry breast side down turn over halfway through cooking Cover with wax paper to prevent splattering If the poultry is not cooked enough return it to the oven and cook a few more minutes at the recommended power level DO NOT USE A CONVENTIONAL MEAT THERMOMETER IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN Let stand covered with foil 10 to 15 minutes after cooking Standing time allows the temperat
57. eafood is cooked Serve garnished with fresh thyme Noise During cooking popping sounds may be heard This is due to moisture trapped between the flesh particulary with oily fish such as salmon and mackerel This can be minimised when cooking if the skin and flesh is pierced serveral times with a skewer Serves 4 Ingredients 400 ml coconut milk 1 tablespoon chilli sauce 1 lime zested 5 cm piece peeled ginger finely chopped 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 800 g fish fillets halved 1 4 cup fresh coriander leaves Method Mix coconut milk chilli sauce lime rind ginger garam masala fish sauce and brown sugar in a 2 litre dish Cover and cook on High for 8 minutes stir halfway through Add fish ensuring all surfaces are coated well Cover and cook on Medium for 6 to 7 minutes turning fish halfway through cooking Allow standing for 5 minutes Top with coriander leaves and serve with steamed rice OYSTERS KILPATRICK Makes 12 Ingredients 2 rashers 1 tablespoon 2 teaspoons i j 9eapaon bacon finely chopped worcestershire sauce lemon juice barbecue sauce oysters in shell Method Spread bacon onto a dinner plate Cover with paper towel and cook on High for 2 to 3 minutes Mix together worcestershire sauce lemon juice and barbecue sauce Place oysters in shell evenly around dinner plate and sprinkle with bacon mixture Pour some sauc
58. eam 1 cup brown sugar Method Grease a 1 2 litre microwave oven safe dish Combine sultanas and rum in a small bowl Heat on High for 1 minute Set aside Butter both sides of all bread slices Remove the crusts and cut into triangles Beat together eggs milk and cream add liquid from drained sultanas Layer one third of the bread evenly over the base of the greased dish Sprinkle with half the sultanas and one third of the brown sugar Repeat with another layer of bread sultanas and brown sugar and top with the remaining bread Pour about two thirds of the egg mixture over the bread and allow to stand for 20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed Pour over the remaining egg mixture and sprinkle with brown sugar Elevate on a microwave safe rack and cook on Medium Low for 30 to 35 minutes Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving with cream or ice cream 91 SooI S pue suiessoag seye9 Cakes Desserts and Slices Quick Mix CHOCOLATE CAKE APPLE CRUMBLE Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 cup self raising flour 1 cup caster sugar cocoa butter softened 2 tablespoons 3 tablespoons 2 eggs 1 cup milk Method Sift all dry ingredients into a bowl Add butter eggs and milk Beat with wire whisk for 1 to 2 minutes Grease a 2 litre plastic ring mould and line with paper towel Pour mixture into mould and cook on Medium High for 5 to 7 minutes Stand covered for 5 minutes before turning out Cool on wire rack
59. eeneenenen nennen nennen nennen nennt nnne nnns 7 Ue ase qe A a A A O O 8 To Use Child Safety LOCK 2 1 e aa aa LULA e RH LE Led 8 To Use Timer P rssinen E 14 To Cook by MICRO POWER AND TIME ieies niasin iea E ea 9 USING AUTO COOK Padi Em 13 To Reheat by MICRO POWER AND TIME trece neuter erai ere ente eer eue SEa 9 using AUTO REHEAT P d oie Reim eres Rin ies 12 To Defrost by MICRO POWER AND TIME ssseseeeeeeneeenmemeeenmeeneneee nennen eere nnne ns 9 using TURBO DEFROST Padinan saatei i pen Rode e epp ede aeieea 10 11 Quick Guide to Operation icc 0 HEIL Dar aa Eaa MR e EIL aceite a Ede E EE Mn SUMARIO i 18 Maintenance Before Requesting Service sicat ranke ioiii aaa eresi ope aea a aana Esie O e ra TEATROA aR 15 Care OLY OUR QVC PC 16 Technical Specificatioris 2 n e ah Le A a I a 16 Panasonic Wartannty s cta E 17 Turn over for Cookbook 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 door fits squarely and securely and opens and closes smoothly 2 The door hinges are in good condition 3 The metal plates of a metal seal on the door are neither buckled nor deformed 4 The door seals are neither covered with food nor have large burn marks PRECAUTIONS Microwave radiation from
60. eight 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 Defrosting Technique 1 Remove from wrapper and set on a defrosting rack in a dish on Glass Tray 2 On Turbo Defrost the oven will beep during the defrosting time At beep turn over all meat poultry fish and shellfish Break apart stewing meat chicken pieces and minced meat Separate chops and hamburger patties Shield thin ends of roasts poultry legs and wings fat or bones with foil Throughout the defrosting time remove any defrosted portions of mince or cubed meat etc 4 After defrosting large roasts may still be icy in the centre Let stand 15 to 30 minutes in refrigerator to complete defrosting Defrosting Chart by setting Micro Power at Defrost APPROX TIME FOOD minutes per 500 g INSTRUCTION MEAT Beef Minced Beef 8 11 Halfway through the defrost cycle break apart minced beef Roast Topside 12 15 Separate chops and remove meat that is defrosted Beef Tenderloin 12 15 Chuck or Rump 10 13 Turn meat over two to three times during defrosting Sirloin rolled 11 14 Steak 8 10 Shield edges and unevenly shaped ends of roasts halfway Miscellaneous 8 12 through the defrost cycle Pork Lamb Roast 9 12 Large roasts may still be icy in centre Let stand Chops 8 11 Ribs 8 12 POULTRY Turn poultry over two to four times during defrosting Ch
61. elp of the turntable Transmission Such substances as paper glass and plastic TRANSMIT microwave energy and do not become hot except from food Because these substances do not reflect or absorb microwave energy they are ideal materials for microwave cooking containers Absorption Food contains moisture and will ABSORB microwave energy which causes the moisture molecules within the food to vibrate at an incredible rate 2 450 000 000 times per second Friction created by the vibration produces heat energy which is conducted throughout the food Cookware and Utensils Guide It is important to use the correct container when cooking in a microwave oven The following will help you make the right selection How to Test a Container for Safe Microwave Oven Use TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE Fill a 1 cup glass measure with cool water and place it in the microwave oven alongside the empty container to be tested heat one 1 minute at HIGH If the container is microwave oven safe transparent to microwave energy the container should remain comfortably cool the water in glass measure should be hot If the container is hot it has absorbed some microwave energy and should NOT be used This test cannot be used for plastic containers Paper Products and Freezer Wrap Waxed paper paper plates cups and napkins should not be used for heating or cooking food Freezer wrap should not be used as it is not heat res
62. elt 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 Most microwave plastic dishes should not be used for longer than 3 to 5 minutes on HIGH power These dishes although not suitable for extended cooking may be used successfully for defrosting or for use on lower power levels Cooking Bags designed to withstand boiling freezing or conventional heating are microwave safe Prepare bags according to manufacturer s directions When cooking by microwave DO NOT use wire twist ties to close bag They can act as an antenna and cause arcing sparks DO NOT COOK IN PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BAGS Plastic Wrap such as GLAD WRAP can be used to cover dishes in most recipes Over an extended heating time some disfiguration of the wrap may occur When removing plastic wrap covers as well as any glass lid be careful to remove it away from you to avoid steam burns Loosen plastic but let dish stand covered Jars and Bottles Jars and bottles can be used to warm food to serving temperature if the lid is removed first Cooking should not be done in these containers since most are not heat resistant and during extended heating times heat from food would cause cracking or breaking Metal Metal cookware or utensils or those with metallic trim should NOT be used in the microwave Since microwav
63. entration of heat in the food Foods should always be kept covered while standing in order to retain the heat If a longer standing time is required while you cook another food to serve with the first for instance cover with aluminum foil Converting Your Favourite Conventional Recipes for Microwave Cooking When adapting conventional recipes for microwave cooking times are reduced considerably For example A chicken which takes 1 hour to cook in a moderate oven will take 15 to 20 minutes on Medium Power in your microwave oven Use similar microwave recipes to help you adapt conventional recipes Remember it is always best to undercook a recipe and then add an extra minute or two to finish it off Here are some other tips that may help Reduce liquids in a conventional recipe by one half to two thirds e g 1cup 250 ml should be reduced to cup 125 ml Add more thickening such as flour or cornflour to sauces and gravies if you do not reduce the liquid Reduce seasonings slightly in a recipe where ingredients do not have time to simmer by microwave Do not salt meats poultry or vegetables before cooking otherwise they will toughen and dry out If one ingredient takes longer to cook than the others pre cook it in the microwave oven first Onion celery and potato are examples When cooking meat or vegetables omit any oil or fat that would have been used in a conventional recipe for browning Reduce
64. es in the base of 1 litre casserole dish Place remaining ingredients except butter in mixing bowl Melt butter in 2 cup jug on High for 40 to 60 seconds Combine melted butter with dry ingredients and mix well Spread evenly over apples Cook on High for 5 to 8 minutes PEACH AND MuESsLI CRUMBLE Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 80g butter Ve cup flour 1 4 cup caster sugar 1 cups toasted muesli Ve cup shredded coconut 1 2 teaspoon cinnamon 810g can peach slices drained Method Place butter in a 2 litre jug Cook on Medium for 1 minute Add flour sugar muesli coconut and cinnamon stir until combined Place peaches into a 1 litre casserole dish Place crumble mixture on top of peaches and cook on High for 10 to 12 minutes Serve with cream or ice cream CocoNur CREAMED RICE Serves 4 Ingredients 1 cup arborio rice 300 ml coconut milk 20g unsalted butter Ve cup sugar 100 ml coconut milk extra to serve 1 banana to serve Ve cup shredded coconut toasted Method Wash and drain rice Place rice 300ml of coconut milk 300ml water butter and sugar into a 2 5L deep microwave safe bowl or jug stir to combine Microwave uncovered on High for 21 minutes stirring every 7 minutes Remove and stir well stand for 5 minutes Note Rice will absorb excess liquid on standing Serve warm in individual bowls drizzled with extra coconut milk banana slices and shredded coconut Fruit MINCE
65. ess Chicken Pes Select weight 1 0 kg then Start CHICKEN BURRITOS Serves 4 Ingredients 1 clove garlic crushed 2 large onions chopped 1 teaspoon chilli powder optional 35g taco seasoning mix 500 g chicken tenderloins diced 425 g can red kidney beans drained 1 2 cup tomato paste 12 cup water 1 cup grated cheese 12 tortillas Method Place garlic onion and chilli in a 3 litre casserole dish Cook on High for 2 minutes Stir in remaining all ingredients except cheese and tortillas Cover and cook on Medium High for 16 to 18 minutes stirring twice during cooking Serve in warmed tortillas topped with grated cheese Tip Many curry recipes use finely diced potato to break down during cooking and thicken the sauce Potato doesn t break down when cooked in the microwave Continued cooking will dehydrate the potato If adapting your own recipe only use one quarter of the liquid Substitute 2 tablespoons of Korma curry paste for the spices and garlic in this recipe When using spices in cooking toast in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds to release their flavour and aroma before using in a recipe 13 S553 pue unnod Poultry and Eggs GREEN PEPPERCORN CHICKEN Serves 4 Ingredients 500 g 2 tablespoons 1 tablespoon sliced chicken breast fillets green peppercorns seeded mustard 1 teaspoon chicken stock powder 2tablespoons lemon juice 12 cup cream Method Place
66. essed correctly a beep sound will be heard If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard the unit did not or could not accept the instruction The oven will beep twice betwen programmed stages At the end of any completed program the oven will beep 5 times Note If an operation is set and Start Pad is not pressed after 6 minutes the oven will automatically cancel the operation The display will revert back to clock or colon mode Let s Start To Use Your Oven 1 Plug in Plug into a properly earthed electrical outlet WELCOME TO PANASONIC MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING appears in the Display Window This will immediately cease when any pad is pressed 2 Open Door Open the door and place container with food on Glass Tray in the oven Then close the door 3 Select Power Level e g Med High Micro Power Press Micro Power Pad three times see page 9 for Micro Power chart 4 Set Time e g 1 minute 30 seconds AES Press numbered Time Pads TE 3 times Verify your selection s in the Display Window 4h 5 Press Start Operation Guide in the Display Window To assist you in programming your oven the following operation will appear in the Display Window When you become familiar with your oven the Operation Guide can be turned off To turn off Timer Clock OPERATION GUIDE OFF gt EN Press 2 seconds Press 3 times Display Window To turn on Colon or time of day appears in the Display Window
67. food to cook slower Do not insert higher value fuse in the power board roon Do not use your oven for home canning or the heating of any closed jar Pressure will build up and the jar may explode In addition the microwave oven cannot maintain the food at the correct canning temperature Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume 2 Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven 3 Do not boil eggs in their shell and whole hard boiled eggs unless otherwise stated in Cooking Guide section Pressure will build up and the eggs will explode 4 Potatoes apples egg yolks whole squash and sausages are examples of foods with nonporous skins This type of food must be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting 5 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 This could result in a sudden boil over of hot liquid To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken a Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks b Do not overheat c Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and halfway through cooking time d After heating allow to stand in the oven for a short time stirring again before carefully removing the container 6 DO NOT USE A CONVENTIONAL MEAT THERMOMETER IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN To check the degree of cooking of roasts and poultry use
68. for 5 to 7 minutes stirring halfway through cooking Serve in individual ramekins OvsrER SouP MALAY Cocounur FISH Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 30g butter 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups chicken stock 1 2 cup cream 20 bottled oysters drained salt and white pepper snipped chives to garnish Method Place butter in 2 litre casserole dish and cook on High for 1 minute Add flour stir well and cook on High for 30 seconds Gradually add stock stirring continuously Cook on High for 5 to 7 minutes stirring halfway through cooking Add cream oysters salt and pepper Cook on Medium High for 1 to 2 minutes Spoon into individual dishes and garnish with chives BOUILLABAISSE Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 onions sliced 1 large leek sliced 4 cloves garlic crushed 425g tomato pieces 1 2 cup tomato paste 4 cups hot fish stock 13 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon 1 2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves saffron powder 1 teaspoon chilli powder freshly ground black pepper salt 500 g firm fish fillets chopped 500 g green prawn meat de veined Method Place oil onions leek and garlic in a 4 litre dish Cover and cook on High for 6 to 8 minutes Stir halfway through cooking Add tomatoes tomato paste fish stock wine thyme saffron and chilli powder Season with salt and pepper Cook on High for 12 minutes Add fish fillets and prawns Cook on High for 6 to 8 minutes or until s
69. h ham and extra parmesan cheese To cook by Auto Cook Prepare as above Press Pasta select 250 g then press Start SPAGHETTI WITH CHILLI TOMATO SAUCE PENNE PUTTANESCA Serves 4 Ingredients 500 g Penne Pasta 2 litres boiling water 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic crushed 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes 1 kg approx 5 tomatoes roughly chopped 200 g kalamata olives pitted 8 anchovy fillets drained and chopped 1 cup capers drained and rinsed 1 3 cup flat leaf parsley chopped 2 tablespoons finely shredded basil leaves Method Place pasta and boiling water into a 4 litre dish Stir and cook on High for 12 to 14 minutes or until tender Drain and set aside Place oil and garlic into a 2 litre dish and cook on High for 1 minutes Stir in chilli and tomatoes Cover and cook and High for 5 minutes stir halfway through cooking Add remaining ingredients and cook on High for a further 10 minutes or until tomatoes break down and sauce has thickened Stir sauce into pasta Cover and cook on High for 2 to 3 minutes to heat through Season and serve topped with extra basil leaves or parsley Serves 4 Ingredients 250g spaghetti 4 cups boiling water 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion finely chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed 425g crushed tomatoes 2 teaspoons crushed chillies 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil 1 teaspoon pepper Method Place spaghetti and water in a 3 litre casserole dish
70. he child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use Installation and General Instructions General Use 1 In order to maintain high quality do not operate the oven when empty The microwave energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven if no food or water is present to absorb energy 2 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 Do not use recycled paper products unless the paper product is labelled as safe for microwave oven use Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks and or fires when used 5 Do not use newspapers or paper bags for cooking 6 Do not hit or strike the Control Panel Damage to controls may occur 7 POT HOLDERS may be needed as heat from food is transferred to the cooking container and from the container to the Glass Tray The GlassTray can be very hot after removing the cooking container from the oven 8 Do not store flammable materials next to on top of or in the oven It could be a fire hazard 9 Do not cook food directly on Glass Tray unless indicated in recipes Food should be placed in a suitable cooking utensil 10 DO NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or other non food products DO NOT c
71. hill for several hours or until set Turn out and serve thinly sliced STIRRED CUSTARD Makes Approximately 400 ml Ingredients 3 tablespoons 2 tablespoons sugar custard powder 11 2 cups milk 2 egg yolks lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla essence Method Combine sugar and custard powder in a 4 cup jug Gradually stir in milk until smooth Cook on Medium for 4 to 5 minutes stirring halfway through cooking Add egg yolks and mix well Cook on Medium for further 30 to 60 seconds Add vanilla stir well and serve BRANDY SAUCE Makes 11 2 cups Place all dried fruits and brandy into a 2 litre bowl Mix and cook uncovered on Medium Low for 10 minutes Stir halfway through cooking Cool Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy Add eggs one at a time beating between each addition Stir in cooled fruits then remaining ingredients Grease 4 x 200 ml microwave safe cups Place half a cup of mixture into each cup pushing mixture in firmly Smooth over the top of puddings with the back of a spoon Place cups evenly around the edge of the microwave turntable and cook uncovered on Medium Low for 20 minutes Stand for 5 minutes before turning out Repeat with remaining mixture Serve with cream or custard MINCE PIES CAUTION Take care not to overheat mince pies otherwise burning can occur due to the high fat and sugar content of the filling Check the temperature
72. icken Halfway through the defrost cycle shield end of drumsticks whole 9 12 wings breast bones and ends of poultry with foil pieces 8 11 fillets 8 10 Break apart chicken pieces and remove small pieces such Duck 10 12 as wings which may be defrosted before larger pieces Turkey 10 13 Rinse poultry under cold water to remove ice crystals Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before cooking FISH amp SHELLFISH Fish Fillets 9 11 Halfway through the defrost cycle turn whole fish or blocks Whole Fish 9 12 of fillets over Also break apart prawns or scallops Crabmeat 8 10 Remove any pieces that are defrosted Lobster Tails 8 10 Sea Scallops 8 10 Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before cooking Green Prawns 10 12 411 To Reheat Food Using Auto Reheat Frozen Reheat Pads Auto Reheat Frozen Reheat 1 Press Q d until the desired weight appears in the Display Window 2 Press Start Reheating time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down For best results on Auto Reheat follow these recommendations Auto Reheat 250 g 850 g All foods must be pre cooked Suitable for casseroles plated dinners soups stews pasta dishes except lasagne and canned foods Do not reheat bread or pastry products raw uncooked or frozen foods or beverages Foods should be reheated from room temperature or refrigerator temperature Do not reheat frozen foods on this setting Foods should be covered loosely but completel
73. indow Micro Power see chart below Note When selecting High on the first stage you can start from step 2 2 Set Cooking Time High power maximum up to 30 minutes or 29 minutes 99 seconds other power levels up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds for a single stage 5 times e g 5 minutes 3 Press Start Cooking will start The time in the Display Window will count down L Dti For more than one stage cooking Repeat steps 1 amp 2 above then press Start The maximum number of stages for cooking is 3 The oven will beep twice between stages e g Casserole Stage 1 Stage 2 High for 10 minutes Med High for 80 minutes to bring to a boil to finish cooking by simmering Micro Power The Micro Power Pad gives you a selection of different power levels representing decreasing amounts of microwave energy used for cooking foods at different speeds e g The lower the micro power setting the more evenly the food cooks although it will take a little longer To select the correct power level for cooking different foods refer to the chart below POWER LEVEL WATTAGE EXAMPLE OF USE HIGH Boil water Reheat Cook vegetables rice pasta and noodles MED HIGH Cook poultry meat cakes desserts Heat milk MED LOW 330 W Simmer soups stews and casseroles less tender cuts DEFROST 330 W Thaw foods Press MEDIUM 600 W Cook beef lamb eggs fish and seafood Melt butter Thaw foods 110 W Keep cooked foods war
74. ing cooking Add mushrooms Stir and cook on Medium High for 3 to 4 minutes Stir through sour cream CHINESE BEEF AND VEGETABLES Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 500 g rump steak sliced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger 1 clove garlic chopped 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 4 cup Hoisin sauce 1 4 cup sweet chilli sauce 3 cups sliced vegetables Method Place steak ginger and garlic in a 3 litre casserole dish Cook on High for 1 minute In a 1 cup jug combine soy sauce Hoisin sauce and sweet chilli Add to meat mixture Cook on High for 3 to 4 minutes Add the vegetables cover and cook on High for 3 to 5 minutes stirring halfway through cooking Let stand for 5 minutes before serving 18 Serves 4 Ingredients 1 onion chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 200 g diced potatoes 600 g beef diced 2 carrots diced 1 cup tomato paste 115 cups beef stock 100g whole button mushrooms Y cup frozen peas Method Place onion and garlic in a 3 litre casserole dish Cook on High for 1 to 2 minutes Add remaining ingredients except mushrooms and peas Stir until combined Cover and cook on High for 8 minutes Stir and cook on Medium for 28 to 30 minutes Add mushrooms and frozen peas Stir cook on Medium for 14 to 15 minutes SEASONED ROAST LAMB Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 4 kg leg of lamb 1 tablespoon seeded mustard 1 tablespoon rosemary Method Place lamb fat side down on rack set in a 3 litre d
75. ish Brush with mustard and rosemary Cook on Medium for 30 to 35 minutes turn halfway through cooking Stand covered for 15 minutes before slicing CHILLI BEEF Serves 4 Ingredients 500 g topside beef mince 1 teaspoon minced garlic 35g chilli seasoning mix 400 g tomato pur e 400 g kidney beans drained Method Place all ingredients in a 3 litre dish Mix well Cook on Medium High for 15 to 17 minutes Stir halfway through cooking Serve in taco shells with chopped tomatoes and shredded lettuce or with a salad and crusty bread LASAGNE Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients Meat Sauce 500 g minced beef 2 small onions chopped 1 clove garlic chopped 425g tomato pur e 1 cup beef stock 1 4 cup chopped basil 1 tablespoon Cheese Sauce cracked black pepper 80g butter 1 4 cup flour 500 ml milk 1 cup grated cheese Ve cup Parmesan cheese 12 lasagne sheets cooked Ve cup extra grated cheese Method Meat Sauce Place beef onion and garlic in a 3 litre casserole dish Cook on High for 5 to 6 minutes Add remaining sauce ingredients Cook on Medium High for 15 to 20 minutes stirring several times during cooking Set aside Cheese Sauce Melt butter in a 2 litre jug on High for 30 to 40 seconds Add flour and mix well Gradually stir in milk Cook on High for 3 to 4 minutes Stirring halfway through cooking Add grated cheese and Parmesan cheese Cook on High for 50 to 60 seconds Spoon q
76. istant and may melt Paper towel greaseproof paper and bake paper may be safely used for short periods of time for covering or lining Glass Ceramic and China Heat Resistant glass cookware is invaluable in microwave cooking Many of these items are readily available in most homes glass jugs mixing bowls loaf dishes covered casseroles oblong baking dishes pie plates and round or square cake dishes Examples of this type of cookware are Pyrex and Corningware Dinnerware can be used for microwave heating Many brands of dinnerware are microwave safe Check the care information for reference to microwave use for dinnerware and serving pieces If dinnerware is marked ovenproof it frequently is safe to use in the microwave oven However to be sure check by conducting microwave dish test previously mentioned Several types of glassware and dinnerware are not recommended for use in the microwave oven Do not use dishes with metallic trim or containers with metal parts Do not use cups or mugs with glued on handles as they may fall off with continued heating Do not use delicate glassware Although the glassware may be transparent to microwave energy the heat from the food may cause the glassware to crack Cookware and Utensil Guide continued Plastics Plastic dishes cups and some freezer containers should be used with care in a microwave oven Choose plastic containers carefully as some plastic containers may become soft m
77. itre 6 cups 1 5 litre 8 cups 2 litre All recipes are tested using the standard measurements that appear in the above chart 12 To Cook Food Using Auto Cook Pads 1 Press Desired Food Category Pad until the required food weight serving size appears in the Display Window see chart below e g Vegetables press once 120 g is displayed press twice 180g Vegetables 2 Press Start Cooking time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down Auto Reheat Frozen Reheat To Reheat using Weight Pad 1 tap 2 taps 3 taps 4 taps Auto Reheat 250 g 450 g 650 g 850 g Frozen Reheat 250 g 450 g 650 g 850 g To Cook using Auto Cook Pads Weight Pad 1 tap 2 taps 3 taps 4 taps Vegetables 120g 180g 250 g 370g Frozen Veg 120g 250 g 500 g 750g Potatoes 250 g 370g 500 g 900 g Pasta 150g 250 g 375g 500 g Rice 1 0 cup 0 2 kg 1 5 cups 0 3 kg 2 0 cups 0 4 kg 2 5 cups 0 5 kg Noodles 200 g 350 g 500 g 800 g Fish 120g 250 g 370g 500 g Chicken Pcs 400g 600 g 800 g 1000 g Refer to cookbook chapters for more specific information about Auto Cook categories 13 To Use Timer Pad To Use as a Kitchen Timer Press once Set desired amount of time Press Start up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Time will count down without oven operating Timer Clock gt gt O C8 To Set Standing Time Press once Se
78. k WE CERTIFY THAT THIS MICROWAVE OVEN HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION 3 SUBCLAUSE 2 OF THE MICROWAVE OVENS REGULATIONS 1982 MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO LTD This statement applicable only to New Zealand We certify that this microwave oven has been inspected and complies with the safety requirements of government notice 466 of March 1981 and complies with the Radio Regulation of government notice 587 of March 1986 This statement applicable only to South Africa WARNING a The door seals and door seal areas should be cleaned with a damp cloth 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 qualified service technician trained by the manufacturer b It is dangerous for anyone other than a qualified service technician trained by the manufacturer to perform repair services C If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by a qualified service technician with the special cord available only from the manufacturer d Before use the user should check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens e Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode f Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that t
79. k and thin ends of boneless roasts should also be shielded Make sure foil does not touch the sides of the oven as arcing may occur Canned hams should be shielded on the top cut edge with a 3 cm strip of foil Wrap strip of foil around ham and secure to body of ham with wooden toothpicks Fold 2 cm over cut surface After heating check temperature using a meat thermometer The thermometer should not touch bone or fat If it does the reading could be inaccurate Lower temperatures are found in the centre of the roast and in the muscle close to a large bone such as a pork loin centre rib roast If the temperatures are low return meat to the oven and cook a few more minutes at the recommended power level DO NOT USE A CONVENTIONAL MEAT THERMOMETER IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN Let stand covered with foil 10 to 15 minutes During standing time the internal temperature equalises and the temperature rises 5 C to 10 C Cooking Less Tender Cuts of Meat by Micro power Less tender cuts of meat such as pot roasts should be cooked in liquid Use 1 2 to 2 cups of soup broth etc per 500 g of meat Use an oven cooking bag or covered casserole when cooking less tender cuts of meat Select a covered casserole deep enough so that the meat does not touch the lid If an oven cooking bag is used prepare the bag according to package directions Do not use wire or metal twist ties Use the nylon tie provided otherwise use a piece of cotton string o
80. king of a small bird juices should be clear and the drumsticks should readily move up and down after standing time During cooking it may be necessary to shield legs wings and the breast bone with foil to prevent overcooking Wooden toothpicks can be used to hold foil in place Cooking Poultry by Micro power POULTRY POWER TEMPERATURE APPROX COOKING TIME AFTER COOKING minutes per 500g Chickens up to 2 kg Medium High 87 C 10 to 15 Chicken pieces Medium High 87 C 8 to 10 Turkey up to 2 5 kg Medium High 87 C 12 to 17 Duck Medium High 87C 10 to 15 12 Cooking Chicken Pieces by Auto Cook A HoNEv SESAME DRUMSTICKS Minimum weight 400g Maximum weight 1 0kg Suitable for cooking chicken pieces such as wings drumsticks thighs half breasts etc Chicken pieces should be thawed completely before cooking Marinate chicken pieces prior to cooking for added flavour and colour Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer in a dish with the thickest portions at the edge of the dish Halfway through the cooking time the oven will beep and prompt you to turn over and rearrange the chicken pieces At the end of cooking stand covered for 5 to 10 minutes before serving To Operate for Auto Cook Press Chicken Pcs until desired weight is chosen Then press Start CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE KORMA Serves 4 Ingredients 200 g Sweet potato 200 g
81. l Beat together all icing ingredients except pecan nuts Spread icing over cooled cake and sprinkle with pecan nuts CHOCOLATE SELF SAUCING PUDDING Serves 4 Ingredients 1 cup self raising flour 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 13 cup caster sugar 1 2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 100g chocolate 30g butter 3 4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa extra 3 4 cup water Method Sift flour and cocoa into a 2 litre bowl Add sugar milk and vanilla essence Mix well Place chocolate and butter in a 2 cup pyrex jug and cook on Medium High for 1 to 2 minutes Stir and add to mixture Mix well Spread mixture into base of a 2 litre casserole dish Combine brown sugar cocoa and water in a 2 cup jug Pour evenly over pudding Cook on High for 4 to 6 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients 2tablespoons jam 100g butter 2 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 34 cup self raising flour 1 4 cup milk Method Spoon jam into bottom of 2 litre pyrex dish Cream butter and sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition Fold in flour alternately with milk Mix until well combined Pour mixture over jam Smooth top and cook on High for 6 to 7 minutes Let stand covered for 5 minutes before serving BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 13 cup sultanas 1 4 cup rum 70g butter softened 10 slices fruit loaf 4 eggs 1 cups milk 300 ml cr
82. lean this oven with any product that is labelled as containing corrosive chemicals The heating of corrosive chemicals in this oven may cause microwave radiation leaks 11 Look at the oven from time to time when food is heated or cooked in disposal containers of plastic paper or other combustible materials as these types of containers ignite if overheated ace of Oven 1 The oven must be placed on a flat stable surface For correct operation the oven must have sufficient air flow Allow 15 cm of space on the top of the oven 10 cm at the back and 5 cm on both sides If one side of the oven is placed flush to wall the left side or top must not be blocked Do not remove feet a Do not block air vents If they are blocked during operation the oven may be overheated and damaged When using any cloth over the oven the air intake and exhaust should not be blocked Also allow sufficient space on back and both sides of the oven b Do not place oven near a hot or damp surface such as a gas stove electric range or sink etc c Do not operate oven when room humidity is too high 2 This oven was manufactured for household use only 3 This microwave oven is designed and approved for counter top use only Failure due to built in installation may void the warranty Circuits Your microwave oven should be operated ona separate 10 A circuit from other appliances Failure to do this may cause the power board fuse to blow and or
83. les the boil on High for 10 to 12 minutes Add beans and including peas beans corn kernels broccoli 5 2 tablespoons oil to water Cook according to cauliflower etc directions in chart Stir Allow to stand covered for 15 e Place larger pieces or quantities in a single layer for Q to 20 minutes best results r Add 1 tablespoon to 1 4 cup water if you prefer a o Note Beans such as red kidney beans and lima softer cooked texture To beans should be soaked overnight before cooking Very icy vegetables that have frozen in a solid mass CE 250 g of dried beans equals about 3 cups cooked may require slightly longer cooking times 3 beans Use in place of canned beans Place vegetables in an appropriate size dish Use e the following as a guide o Weight Dish Size Cooking Dried Beans and Peas by 120g 500 ml Micro Power 250 g 750 ml 500 g 1 litre TO COOK 750g 2 litre BEANS on HEN CONTAINER Medium e Cover with plastic wrap or a well fitting lid Halfway in minutes through the cooking time the oven will beep and COVERED prompt you to stir and rearrange the vegetables Lentils 250 g 4 litre dish 15 to 20 If desired butter herbs etc may be added but do Soup Mix 250 g 4 litre dish 20 to 25 not add salt until serving Salt dehydrates Split Peas 4 litre dish 25 to 30 vegetables during cooking orLentils 250 g At the end of the cooking time stir vegetables and Beans 250 g 4 litre dish 25 to 30 let stand covered
84. m simmer slowly Note After using the oven the fan may rotate to cool the electric components This is perfectly normal and you can take out the food from the oven while the fan operates To Defrost Turbo Defrost This feature allows you to defrost meat poultry and seafood automatically by just setting the weight of the food 1 Set Weight The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate The recommended maximum weight of food depends on the oven cavity size Weight must be programmed in kilograms and tenths of a kilogram max 3 0 kg Turbo Defrost 1 0kg 0 1kg Enter weight 2 Press Defrost time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down When cooking time is longer than 60 minutes the time will appear in hours and minutes NOTES For further information refer to next page Defrost by Micro Power and Time Setting Defrosting is done on DEFROST Power i Micro Power 2 19 1 3 o gt O SH Press fifth for Defrost Set time according to chart on page 11 Press 0 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 REMOVE ALL AIR and seal securely 3 4 LABEL package with type and cut of meat date and w
85. m boiling over during cooking Use the same Power Level recommended in the original recipe Decrease the cooking times by to of the original cooking time Cooking for One To decrease a recipe from 4 to 1 serving quarter each ingredient listed A smaller dish should be used making sure that the dish is still large enough to prevent the recipe from boiling over Use the same Power Level recommended in the original recipe Quarter the original cooking times then add extra time if needed Make sure to cover stir or rearrange food as directed in original recipe and always check the food during cooking Converting Recipes from Other Sources When the recipe is written with a wattage different than your oven adjust the cooking time by approximately 1096 per 100 watts e g 6 minutes would be adjusted by 36 seconds Alternately adjust the power level by one level If your wattage is higher than the recipe 1 Adjust time downward or 2 Adjust power level downward If your wattage is lower than the recipe 1 adjust time upward or 2 adjust power level upward when possible senbiuuo2o pue uonejedoaJjg ediooH 9A amp MOJOIJA Reheat Reheating Reheating by Auto Cook 250 g 850 g One of the most common uses for a microwave oven is to reheat food Your Panasonic microwave allows you to either reheat by placing food into the oven and you choose the micro power level and length of heating
86. n High for 2 to 3 minutes CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN Serves 4 Ingredients 500 g cauliflower trimmed and cut into pieces 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk 1 4 cup grated tasty cheese Method Place cauliflower and water in a shallow casserole dish Cover and cook on High for 6 to 8 minutes Stand covered while making sauce Place butter in a 4 cup glass jug Cook on High for 1 minute Stir in flour and cook on High for 1 minute Add milk gradually Stir well Cook on High for 2 to 3 minutes stirring halfway through cooking Drain cauliflower and pour over sauce Sprinkle with cheese Cook on Medium High for 1 to 2 minutes Note Depending on size and arrangement of cauliflower pieces timing will vary HINT TO SKIN TOMATOES Cut a cross into the tomato skin Place 1 cup of hot tap water in a 2 cup jug or bowl and heat on High for 11 2 minutes or until boiling Add 1 tomato and heat for a further 20 to 30 seconds Remove and repeat procedure with remaining tomatoes The skin will loosen and can be easily removed 199 s wunf 7 pue so qe1909A Vegetables and Legumes THAI VEGETABLE CURRY SAVOURY BRUSSELS SPROUTS Serves 4 Ingredients 1 onion sliced green curry paste 3 cups sliced vegetables 440g can chick peas drained 1 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoons 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce Ve cup chopped nuts Method
87. nditions of this warranty Panasonic or it s Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour if in the opinion of Panasonic the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period 2 This warranty only applies to Panasonic products purchased in Australia and sold by Panasonic Australia or its Authorised Distributors or Dealers and only where the products are used and serviced within Australia or it s territories Warranty cover only applies to service carried out by a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre and only if valid proof of purchase is presented when warranty service is requested 3 This warranty only applies if the product has been installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations as noted in the operating instructions under normal use and reasonable care in the opinion of Panasonic The warranty covers normal domestic use only and does not cover damage malfunction or failure resulting from use of incorrect voltages incorrect installation accident misuse neglect build up of dirt or dust abuse maladjustment of customer controls mains supply problems thunderstorm activity infestation by insects or vermin tampering or repair by unauthorised persons including unauthorised alterations exposure to abnormally corrosive conditions or any foreign object or matter having entered the product 4 This warranty does not cover the following items unless the f
88. ng the nutritional value or flavour of either A recipe which requires standing time can be microwaved first and another food cooked while it stands Dishes prepared in advance can be reheated briefly before serving It does take some experience and time to cook with confidence Microwaves are fast so you will have to do some experimenting You might find you will use your conventional range in conjunction with your microwave oven For example while cooking the roast in the microwave oven you can be cooking the vegetables and gravy on the range top This can also be done the other way around Prepare your meals as follows 1 Firstly cook the most dense item roast or casserole Drain and retain meat juice from joints then cover with foil Cook the potatoes rice or pasta Cover with foil for standing Cook greens and other vegetables Cover with foil for standing Cook the gravy with the retained meat juices stock and thickening Carve the roast and serve the vegetables and gravy oor WP N While you are learning to plan meals you may get a bit behind time Don t worry Dinner servings may be reheated on Medium High for 1 to 2 minutes per serving If you prefer not to use foil cover food with saucepan lids A metal lid will retain the heat for at least 15 minutes Meanwhile how can you cook all the vegetables at the same time Simply place potatoes and pumpkin in one dish and less dense vegetables s
89. noodles for desired cooking before adding extra time Slightly undercook noodles that will be cooked again in a stir fry or recipe Always drain noodles immediately after cooking or they may overcook on standing APPROX TIME AMOUNT TO COOK NOODLES ITEM CONTAINER OF BOILING on High INSTRUCTION WATER UNCOVERED in minutes 2 minutes noodles 85 g 1 litre 500 ml 2103 drain immediately Long Life Asian Noodles 3 litre 1 litre 5106 drain immediately 250 g Rice Vermicelli 125 g 2 litre 1 litre 3104 drain immediately Cooking Fresh Noodles by Auto Cook Suitable for cooking fresh noodles such as Hokkien Singapore Udon Soba Rice noodles Place noodles and boiling water as recommended in chart below in a suitable size dish Cover with plastic wrap The oven will beep halfway through the cooking time and instruct you to stir At the end of cooking time drain and use as required Noodles Boiling Water Dish Size 200g 1 4 cup 1 litre 350g Ya cup 1 5 litre 500g Ve cup 2 litre 800g Ve cup 2 5 litre To Operate Press Noodles to select weight of noodles then Press Start TERIYAKI TOFU VEGETABLE NOODLES Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tablespoon sesame oil 350 g firm tofu diced 1 onion cut into petals 300 g stir fry vegetables 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce 85g 2 minute noodles 2 cups boiling water Method Place oil tofu
90. nstallation or re installation of a product including costs related to the mounting de mounting or remounting of any screen and any other ancillary activities delivery handling freighting transportation or insurance of the product or any part thereof or replacement of and do not extend to and exclude any damage or loss occurring by reason of during associated with or related to such installation de installation re installation or transit Panasonic Authorised Service Centres are located in major metropolitan areas and most regional centres of Australia however coverage will vary dependant on product For advice on exact Authorised Service Centre locations for your product please telephone our Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website and use the Service Centre Locator Unless otherwise specified to the consumer the benefits conferred by this express warranty are additional to all other conditions warranties guarantees rights and remedies expressed or implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 and similar consumer protection provisions contained in legislation of the States and Territories and all other obligations and liabilities on the part of the manufacturer or supplier and nothing contained herein shall restrict or modify such rights remedies obligations or liabilities November 2005 THIS WARRANTY CARD AND THE PURCHASE DOCKET OR SIMILAR PROOF OF PURCHASE SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES If you re
91. nts During cooking steam and warm air are given off from the food Most of the steam and warm air are removed from the oven by the air which circulates in the oven cavity However some steam will condense on cooler surfaces such as the oven door This is normal accidentally ran my microwave oven without any food in it xe Running the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven However we do not recommend this POSSIBLE CAUSE Oven will not turn on The oven is not plugged in securely Remove plug from outlet wait 10 seconds and re insert Circuit breaker or fuse in your home is tripped or blown Reset external circuit breaker or replace external fuse in your home There is a problem with the outlet Plug another appliance into the outlet to check if the outlet is working Oven will not start cooking The door is not closed completely Start was not pressed after programming Close the oven door securely Press Start Pad Another programme has already been entered into the oven The programme has not been entered correctly Press Stop Reset Pad to cancel the previous programme and programme again Programme again according to the Operating Instructions Stop Reset has been pressed accidentally Programme over again The word LOCK appears The Child Lock was activated Deactivated Lock by pressing
92. ook more quickly Key to Symbols Used In Recipes Recipes displaying these symbols may be cooked using these features A Auto cook Techniques for Preparation Timing A range of cooking times is given in each recipe for two reasons First to allow for the uncontrollable differences in food shapes starting temperatures and personal preferences Secondly these allow for the differences in electrical voltage input which changes during peak load periods Always remember that it is easier to add time to undercooked food Once the food is overcooked nothing can be done For each recipe an approximate cooking time is given Stirring Stirring is often necessary during microwave cooking We have noted when stirring is helpful in the recipes Always bring the outside edges towards the centre and the centre portions to the outside Rearranging or Turning Some foods should be turned in the container during cooking For example because of the different thicknesses in the breast and back sections of poultry it is a good idea to turn poultry over once to ensure more even cooking Rearranging or turning over uneven shaped food in the dish should be done as suggested to ensure a satisfactory result Rearrange small items such as chicken pieces prawns hamburger patties nuts or potatoes Rearrange pieces from the centre to the edge of the dish Cooking in Layers This microwave oven is not designed to cook more than 1 layer of foo
93. overed dish with 1 4 cup water 4to6 Brussels Sprouts 500g Covered dish with 1 4 cup water 5 to 7 Cabbage 500g Shredded with 1 4 cup water in covered dish 5107 Carrots 4 sliced finely With 4 cup water in covered dish 3 to 4 250 g Cauliflower 500g With 1 4 cup water in covered dish 6 to 8 Celery 6 stalks 400 g With cup water in covered dish 4 to 6 cut in 1 cm pieces Corn 2 cobs 500 g Brush with melted butter and cook in 4to6 4 cobs 1 kg covered dish 10 to 12 Eggplant 1 500 g Dice with 1 4 cup water in covered dish 4to6 Mushrooms 250 g sliced Cook with 2 tablespoons butter in covered dish 2104 Onions 3 200 g Cut in quarters with 1 4 cup water in covered dish 5107 Peas 250g Shell peas and place with 1 4 cup 3105 water in covered dish Potatoes Mashed 500 g Peeled and quartered with 1 4 cup water Covered 10 to 12 Jacket 3 Medium Cook uncovered on paper towel lined plate 7109 Pumpkin 500 g Peeled and cut into uniform pieces with 1 4 cup 6108 water in covered dish Spinach Silver Beet 250g Remove stem cut leaves into small pieces 4to6 Cook with 1 4 cup water in covered dish Sweet Potato 500g In serving size pieces with 2 tablespoons 6 to 8 water in covered dish Turnips 500 g Peeled and sliced finely with 4 cup water in 6 to 8 covered dish Tomatoes 2 300 g Sliced and cooked covered 2104 Zucchini 500 g Cut in 2 cm pieces in covered dish 5107 20 CookiNG FROZEN VEGETABLES B
94. pepper parsley and stock Mix well Cook on High for 3 to 4 minutes Serve with cooked Fettuccine chopped fresh parsley CHEESE SAUCE RICH CHOCOLATE SAUCE Makes 11 2 cups Ingredients 40g butter 2 tablespoons flour 11 2 cup milk Ve cup grated cheese Method Melt butter in a 1 litre jug on High for 30 seconds Add flour and mix well Gradually stir in milk Cook on High for 3 to 4 minutes Stirring through halfway cooking Add cheese and cook on High for a further 1 to 11 2 minute Stir and serve with vegetables of your choice Mint SAUCE Makes Approximately 1 4 cup Ingredients 1 4 cup water 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons Method Combine all ingredients in a 1 cup jug Cook on High for 30 to 60 seconds Stir well and serve with Roast Lamb brown vinegar mint finely chopped HINT COOKING SAUCES When making some sauces in the microwave oven less liquid may be needed as less evaporation occurs with a shorter cooking time Makes 1 cups Ingredients 200 g chocolate pieces 300 ml cream Method Combine chocolate and cream in a 1 litre jug Cook on High for 2 minutes Mix well Serve over ice cream Sweet BERRY SAUCE Makes Approximately 2 cups Ingredients Ve cup caster sugar Ve cup water 500 g berries 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon cornflour Method Combine sugar and water in a 3 litre bowl Cook on High for 2 to
95. potato 1 tablespoon oil 1 onion diced 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Y cup tomato paste 1 kg chicken thigh fillets 1 small eggplant diced 1 4 cup natural yogurt Fresh coriander Mango chutney and Pappadums to serve Method Peel potatoes and cut into 2 cm dice Place potatoes oil onion and garlic into a 3 litre microwave safe dish Cover and cook on High for 3 minutes Add Spices to dish and cook on High for 1 minute Stir in tomato paste and cook for a further 1 minute on High Trim excess fat from chicken and cut fillets into thirds Stir into vegetable mixture and cook covered on Medium High for 10 minutes stirring halfway through cooking Add eggplant and cook for a further 5 minutes on High stirring halfway through cooking Stir through yogurt and serve with coriander mango chutney and pappadums Serves 4 Ingredients 1 0 kg chicken drumsticks 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 teaspoon chopped ginger 1 4 cup SOy sauce 1 4 cup honey 2tablespoons sesame seeds Method Place all ingredients in a 2 litre bowl stir until combined Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight Remove chicken from marinade and place in shallow dish with the meatiest ends to the outside Cook on Medium High for 15 to 18 minutes turning once during cooking To cook by Auto Cook Prepare as above Pr
96. quire assistance regarding warranty conditions or any other enquiries please visit the Panasonic Australia website www panasonic com au or by phone on 132 600 If phoning in please ensure you have your operating instructions available Panasonic Australia Pty Limited ACN 001 592 187 ABN 83 001 592 187 Locked Bag 505 Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 WWW panasonic com au PRO 031 F01 Issue 3 0 23 11 2005 Quick Guide to Operation Feature How to Operate To Set Clock Timer Clock Hours EX Timer Clock page 8 Q Mins Press twice Press To Set Display To Cancel Display To Set Cancel Child Safety Lock page 8 C Press 3 times 11 Q p 3 Stop Reset I Pir ke LULT Press 3 times To Cook Reheat Defrost by Micro Power and Time Setting page 9 Set the cooking time Micro Power Start Press yp Select power To Cook using Press until desired food category pad appears Auto Cook e g S page 13 Vegetables Start Press To use Turbo Defrost Turbo Defrost Pad 1 0kg 0 1kg page 10 Set weight Press To A Auto Reheat Frozen Reheat e uto Pads 2 E page 12 Press for desired category Press To Use as a Kitchen i i EX Timer T r Start page 14 Press once Set the kitchen time Press Set the desired Timer Clock 72 To Set Standing Time cooking programme Q
97. r a strip cut from the open end of the bag Make six 2 cm slits in top of bag to allow steam to escape Multiply the weight of the roast by the minimum recommended minutes per 500 g as suggested in the chart below Programme Power and Time Turn meat over halfway through cooking Meat should be tender when cooked Cooking Meat by Micro power 16 MEAT POWER APPROX COOKING TIME minutes per 500 g Beef Roasts Rare Medium 8 to 10 Medium Medium 10 to 12 Well Medium 12 to 14 Pot Roast Medium Low 25 to 30 Pork Leg of Pork Medium High 11 to 13 Loin of Pork Medium High 12 to 14 Ham Canned fully cooked Medium High 5106 Lamb Medium Medium 9 to 11 Well Medium 12 to 14 ITALIAN BEEF CASSEROLE WiTH POLENTA DUMPLINGS Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 2 cup polenta 300 ml boiling water 1 4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 onion sliced 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 kg diced beef 1 tablespoon flour 1 cup beef stock 1 red capsicum de seeded roasted peeled and sliced 800 g can crushed tomatoes 1 tablespoon 2 tablespoons fresh oregano chopped pre prepared pesto Method Pour polenta into boiling water and stir until well combined Cook on High for 2 minutes or until mixture leaves the sides of the dish Stir in Parmesan cheese and allow to cool Place remaining ingredients except pesto into a 3 litre casserole dish Stir well and cook on high for 10 minutes Stir and continue cooking on
98. remaining ingredients except green onions and noodles and stir until combined Cook on High for 6 to 8 minutes Stirring halfway through cooking Place noodles with water in a 2 5 litre dish cover and cook on Medium High for 2 to 3 minutes or cook by Auto Cook Drain and rinse under cold water Drain well Toss beef mixture through noodles and top with gon onions Cook on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes o cook Noodles by Auto Cook Prepare as above Press Noodles to select 500g weight then press Start 28 Cakes Desserts and slices can successfully be cooked in the microwave oven if a few simple rules are followed see individual recipes for instructions Cooking Cakes by Micro power PACKET CAKE The texture of cakes cooked in the microwave oven is not the same as cakes cooked in a conventional oven but it is a convenient way of cooking cakes Do not use metal cake tins Plastic dishes and pyrex give the best results when cooking cakes Grease the dish and line with paper towel or bake paper to absorb excess moisture Round or oval shaped dishes produce the most even cooking results Square cakes may need the corners shielded with foil to prevent overcooking Choose light coloured cakes that can be iced or substitute brown sugar for white sugar and sprinkle the top of cake with spices to give a darker appearance Do not fill cake pans more than half full Microwaved cakes rise substantially more than
99. s stirring halfway through cooking Place corn chips in a 3 litre microwave suitable serving dish Pile meat sauce in the centre In a small bowl mash avocado and mix in sour cream Spoon this mixture over meat sauce and top with grated cheese Sprinkle with paprika Heat on Medium High for 3 to 4 minutes Nurs AND BOLTS Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 80g 2 teaspoons 2 tablespoons 1 2 teaspoon 1 4 teaspoon butter curry powder worcestershire sauce salt garlic powder 100g mixed rice crackers 100g fried noodles 200 g salted peanuts 125g pretzel sticks Ve cup Nutri Grain Method Place butter curry worcestershire sauce salt and garlic powder in a 3 litre casserole dish Cook on High for 1 to 2 minutes Add remaining ingredients mix well and cook on High for 4 to 5 minutes Stir twice during cooking Allow to cool Place in a bowl and serve with drinks Store in an airtight container once cool Cooking Fish and Shellfish by Micro power Clean fish before starting the recipe Arrange fish in a single layer overlap thin fillet ends to prevent overcooking Prawns and scallops should be placed in a single layer Cover dish with plastic wrap Cook on the power level and the minimum time recommended in the chart below Halfway through cooking rearrange or stir prawns fish fillets or scallops Cooking Fish and Shellfish using Micro power FISH OR SHELLFISH AMOUNT POWER APPROX COO
100. sh and place them ina microwave safe dish Cook on Medium Low for 12 to 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients 1 kg medium uncooked king prawns 1 small red onion thinly sliced 40g butter 3 garlic cloves crushed 2 fresh bird s eye chillies deseeded amp finely chopped Ve small red capsicum finely sliced 100 g snow peas trimmed 1 tablespoon lemon juice 80 ml thickened cream 1 4 cup coriander leaves chopped Cooked jasmine rice to serve Method Peel and de vein prawns leaving tails in tact set aside Place onion butter garlic and chilli into a 3Litre microwave safe dish Cook on High for 4 minutes stir halfway through cooking Add prawns and mix to combine Cook on Medium High for 3 minutes Stir in capsicum and snow peas cover and cook on Medium High for a further 3 minutes Stir through lemon juice cream and coriander season and cook on High for 1 minute Serve immediately with cooked rice usyijeus pue usiJ Fish and Shellfish Tomato Basi MussELs erves Ingredients 1 kg fresh mussels 1 4 cup water 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 leek sliced 1 clove garlic crushed 440 g can tomato pieces 1 tablespoon 1 2 teaspoon 2 tablespoons tomato paste oregano chopped fresh basil freshly ground black pepper Method Place mussels and water into a bowl Cover and cook on Medium High for 4 to 6 minutes Set aside Place oil leeks and garlic into a 3 litre dish Cook on High for 2 minutes
101. stic wrap and cook on Medium for 1 to 1 minutes Stand covered for 1 minute before serving Note The size of the eggs will alter cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 1 bunch spinach 6 green onions thinly sliced 500 g ricotta 2 eggs 1 tablespoon plain flour 12 teaspoon nutmeg l cup grated cheddar 2 tomatoes sliced optional Method Wash and trim thick stalks from spinach Chop leaves roughly Pile onto a microwave safe dinner plate and cover with plastic wrap Microwave on High for 2 minutes Set aside to cool slightly Place green onions into a small bowl cover and Microwave on High for 1 minute Squeeze out excess moisture from cooked spinach Place ricotta eggs spinach green onions flour and nutmeg in a large bowl season to taste and fold with a spatula until well combined Lightly grease a round 25 cm microwave safe pie dish Spread mixture evenly into prepared dish and sprinkle with grated cheddar Microwave uncovered on Medium for 15 minutes or until centre is just slightly sunken Note will even out on standing Remove and stand for 2 minutes before cutting Serve topped with sliced tomato SCRAMBLED EGGS Serves 2 Ingredients 4x60g eggs 4 tablespoons milk pinch of salt Method In a 1 litre casserole dish beat eggs lightly with whisk Add milk and salt Whisk until well combined Cover dish with plastic wrap and cook on Medium for 2 to 2 minutes Stir eggs and cook for further
102. t desired amount of standing time Press Start up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Cooking will start After cooking standing time will count down without oven operating Set the desired Timer Clock 79 1 E cooking programme C see Page 9 IE Start To Set Delay Start Press once Set desired amount of delay time Press Start up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Delayed time will count down Then cooking will start Timer Clock XN Set the desired o Q p cooking programme gt gt TOEF see Page 9 Start NOTES 1 If oven door is opened during the Standing Time Delay Start or Kitchen Timer the time in the Display Window will continue to count down 2 Delay Start Standing Time cannot be programmed before after any Auto Control function This is to prevent the standing temperature of the food from rising before defrosting or cooking begins A change in the starting temperature could cause inaccurate results and or food may deteriorate 14 Before Requesting Service 7 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 Steam accumulates on the oven door and warm air comes from the oven ve
103. these techniques are similar to those used in conventional cooking but because microwaves produce heat very quickly the following techniques are extremely important It s a must for you to be familiar with the following tips Food Characteristics Size and Quantity Small portions cook faster than large portions As you increase the quantity of food you put into the microwave oven you must also increase your cooking time The microwave oven has the same power regardless of quantity thus the power is divided between more items and so it takes longer to cook As a general guide if you double the quantity of food suggested in the recipe add half the time suggested again Liquid Content Low moisture foods take a shorter time to cook than foods with a lot of moisture Shape Uniform sizes cook more evenly To compensate for irregular shapes place thin pieces towards the centre of the dish and thicker pieces towards the outer edge of the dish Bone and Fat Bones conduct heat and cause the meat next to them to be heated more quickly Large amounts of fat absorb microwave energy and the meat next to these areas may overcook Starting Temperature Food which has been sitting at room temperature takes less time to cook than refrigerated or frozen food Density and Composition Porous airy foods cakes and breads take less time to cook than heavy compacted foods meat and vegetables Recipes high in fat and sugar content c
104. thinly slice carrots Combine all ingredients in a 2 litre casserole dish Cover and cook on High for 6 to 8 minutes stirring halfway through cooking Serve brown sugar butter honey toasted sesame seeds CREAMED SPINACH Serves 4 Ingredients 1 bunch spinach roughly chopped 4 green onions finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed sour cream salt and pepper 2 tablespoons Method Cook washed spinach leaves green onions and garlic in a covered 3 litre casserole dish on High for 4 to 6 minutes To cook by Auto Cook Prepare as above Cover with plastic wrap Press Vegetables select weight 250 g then Start Drain well by squeezing between two dinner plates Stir through sour cream Season to taste Cook on High for 1 to 2 minutes Serve Serves 4 Ingredients 4 medium sized potatoes 100g ham finely diced 3 tablespoons snipped chives 50g butter 1 2 cup grated Cheddar cheese ground black pepper Method Scrub potatoes wash and pat dry with paper towel Prick skins and place in a 2 litre casserole dish Cook on High for 6 to 8 minutes To cook by Auto Cook Prepare as above Cover with plastic wrap Press Potatoes Select weight 900 g then Start Allow to cool slightly Cut tops off potatoes and scoop out pulp from centre leaving 1 to 2 cm in shell Mash pulp and combine with remaining ingredients Spoon filling back into potato shells Place potatoes in a 2 litre casserole dish Cook o
105. ts To prevent overheating caused by blocked vents clean periodically with damp cloth To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven water should not be allowed to seep into ventilation openings Control Panel elf it becomes wet clean with a soft dry cloth Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on the Control Panel Oven Door Wipe with a soft cloth when steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit or of microwave leakage Roller Ring and oven cavity floor Wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent water or window cleaner and dry Roller Ring may be washed in mild soapy water or dishwasher These areas should be kept clean to avoid excessive noise and scratching of painted surface Technical Specifications Power Supply 230 240 V__50 Hz Power Consumption 1 000 W 4 5 A Power Requirement 1 700 W 7 4 A Output 1 100 W Outside Dimensions H x W x D 304 x 510 x 380 mm Oven Cavity Dimensions H x W x D 194 5 x 362x 356 5 mm Operating Frequency 2 450 MHz Uncrated Weight IEC Test Procedure Specifications subject to change without notice 16 Approx 11 5 kg Panasonic Warranty 1 The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase Subject to the co
106. uarter of the meat sauce into the base of 25 x 25 cm deep casserole dish Top with three lasagne sheets Spoon another quarter of meat sauce over the lasagne sheets and spread with cheese sauce Continue with remaining ingredients Top with meat and cheese sauce Sprinkle with extra cheese and cook on Medium High for 20 to 25 minutes GOULASH Serves 4 Ingredients 1 onion chopped 1 clove garlic crushed 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 2 teaspoon paprika 500 g lamb diced 1 small capsicum diced 1 cup beef stock 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons sour cream Method Place onion garlic and butter in a 3 litre casserole dish Cook on High for 1 to 2 minutes Add tomato paste and paprika Cook on High for a further 2 minutes Add lamb capsicum and stock Cover and cook on Medium for 25 to 30 minutes stirring halfway through cooking Mix flour with 2 tablespoons of water and stir into goulash mixture Cook on High for 1 to 2 minutes Stir in sour cream and serve with pasta and rice CoRNED BEEF Serves 4 Ingredients 5 corned silverside brown sugar white vinegar 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon 1 onion cut in half 4 cloves 6 peppercorns 1 bay leaf 5 cups water Method Rinse corned silverside under cold running water to remove excess salt Place corned silverside in a 4 litre casserole dish Add remaining ingredients Cover and cook on High for 10 minutes
107. uch as broccoli cabbage cauliflower beans and peas in another Sprinkle greens with water Cover with a lid or plastic wrap Cook on Medium High for cooking times refer to vegetable cooking chart on page 20 Fresh and frozen vegetables can be mixed on a vegetable platter but remember frozen vegetables are not as dense as fresh vegetables as they have been blanched before freezing If vegetables are cut to a similar size they can be cooked in separate ramekins or small dishes at the same time Increasing amp Decreasing Recipes Increasing To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings increase each ingredient listed by half To increase a recipe from 4 to 8 servings double each ingredient listed For larger quantities of a recipe a large dish should be used Make sure that the dish is deep enough to prevent the recipe from boiling over during cooking Make sure to cover stir or rearrange food as directed in the recipe and always check the food during cooking ncrease standing times by 5 minutes per 500g Use the same Power Level recommended in the original recipe e Increase the cooking times by 14 of original cooking time for 6 servings and an extra of original cooking time for 8 servings Decreasing To decrease a recipe from 4 to 2 servings decrease each ingredient listed by half For small quantities a small dish should be used Make sure that the dish is large enough to prevent the recipe fro
108. uice Y cup sour cream cracked black pepper Method Place Penne and water in a large casserole dish Cook on High for 10 to 14 minutes To Cook by Auto Cook Prepare as above Press Pasta to select 250g then Start Stand covered for 2 minutes Drain Place onion in 4 cup jug Cook on High for 50 to 60 seconds Add mixed vegetables Cook on High for 2 to 3 minutes Stir in tuna and liquid add remaining ingredients and stir until combined Cook on Medium High for 2 to 3 minutes Place pasta in a serving bowl and pour over sauce to serve SEAFOOD MARINARA Serves 4 Ingredients 750g 2 tablespoons 1 marinara mix butter clove garlic crushed 410g tomato puree 1 tablespoon tomato paste 14 cup white wine 14 cup fresh basil leaves chopped pepper chopped parsley Method Place marinara mix into a 2 litre casserole dish Set aside Place butter and garlic in 1 litre casserole dish Cook on Medium High for 1 minute Add remaining ingredients except seafood to dish and cook on High for 5 minutes Add seafood Cook on Medium for 8 to 10 minutes Stand for 5 minutes Serve with salad and pasta GARLIC PRAWNS Serves 2 Ingredients 60 g butter 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon 500 g lemon juice chopped parsley peeled green prawns Method Place butter and garlic in a 1 litre dish and cook on High for 30 to 50 seconds Add lemon juice parsley and prawns Cook on Medium
109. uncovered on High for 2 minutes Remove skins from sausages and cut sausages into 1cm slices Stir through onion mixture along with parsley beans and rice Remove tops from capsicum Take out the seeds and white membrane and discard Fill capsicum with stuffing mixture Place into a shallow sided microwave safe dish Blend together extra tomato paste with half a cup of water Pour over and around capsicum Cook uncovered on High for 12 to 14 minutes Rotate halfway through cooking Sprinkle each capsicum with Parmesan and cook on High for a further 2 minutes Tip substitute any thin sausages Freeze leftover rice then defrost on High for 2 minutes per cup Cooking Pasta by Micro power Follow directions in chart for recommended dish size amount of water and cooking time Boil water with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon oil Add pasta and cook for time recommended in chart Cook on High Test pasta for desired cooking before adding more time Slightly undercook pasta that will be heated again in casserole Stir and let stand uncovered 5 minutes APPROX TIME AMOUNT TO COOK PASTA STANDING ITEM CONTAINER OF on High TIME BOILING WATER UNCOVERED in minutes in minutes Dried Fettuccine 250 g 4 litre dish 6 cups 10 to 12 5 Elbow Macaroni shells etc 3 litre dish 4 cups 12 to 14 5 250 g Fresh Spaghetti 4 litre dish 6 cups 6 to 8 5 Fettuccine 375 g Dried Spaghetti 250 g 4 litre dish 4 cups
110. ure to equalize throughout the food and finishes the cooking process If a large amount of juice accumulates in the bottom of the baking dish occasionally drain it If desired reserve juices for making gravy Less tender birds should be cooked in liquid such as soup or broth Use 1 4 cup per 500g of poultry Use an oven cooking bag or a covered casserole Select a covered casserole deep enough so that bird does not touch the lid If an oven cooking bag is used prepare according to package directions Do not use wire twist ties to close bag Use only nylon tie a piece of cotton string or a strip cut from the open end of the bag Make six 2 cm slits on top of bag Cooking Poultry Pieces by Micro power Cover with wax paper or paper towel Use the chart below to determine recommended minimum cooking times Arrange pieces skin side down and evenly spread in a shallow dish Turn or rearrange halfway through cooking Shield wing tips drumstick ends etc if required Multiply the weight of the poultry by the minimum recommended minutes per 500g See chart below Programme Micro 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 To check desired coo
111. ure with toothpicks Blend all glaze ingredients together in a small bowl Place chicken into a 3 litre dish in a single layer and brush with glaze mixture Cook on Medium High for 16 to 20 minutes turning halfway through cooking Cooking Eggs by Micro Power CRUSTLESS CHEESE AND SPINACH PIE Boiled Eggs Do not boil eggs in your microwave Raw eggs boiled in their shells can explode and cause serious injury Poached Eggs The membrane on egg yolks must be pierced before cooking otherwise steam will build up and cause yolk to pop Scrambled Eggs Slightly undercook scrambled eggs as they will finish cooking during standing BACON AND EGG IN A CUP Serves 1 Ingredients 2 slices bacon 1x 60g egg 1 tablespoon grated cheddar cheese Method Place bacon on a dinner plate between 2 sheets of paper towel cook on High for 1 to 2 minutes Wrap bacon around the inside of a 1 cup remekin dish Crack egg into centre of dish and pierce with tooth pick Cover and cook on Medium for 50 to 70 seconds Sprinkle with grated cheese POACHED EGGS Serves 2 Ingredients 2x 60g eggs cup hot tap water dash of vinegar pinch of salt Method Place one quarter of cup of water dash of vinegar and pinch of salt into 2 ramekin dishes or small glass bowls Heat water on Hlgh for 30 to 60 seconds Break egg into the water and with toothpick pierce the egg yolk twice and egg white several times Cover dishes with pla
112. vings When heating large quantities stir food to ensure even heating It is quicker to heat individual plates of food than large quantities in a casserole dish Plated Dinners Arrange foods with the most dense items towards the outside of the plate Cover meats with sauces gravies if desired spread out mashed potatoes or rice so it heats more evenly When assembling plates of leftover foods use foods which have a similar starting temperature Covering Foods Most foods need to be covered with one sheet of absorbent paper towel to hold in the heat and prevent splattering without steaming When more moisture is desired cover with plastic wrap Heating Reheating is usually done on High however if food has a more delicate texture like a baked custard a lower power setting should be used Medium for a little longer will be gentler on the food An average plate of food would generally take 1 to 3 minutes to heat depending on the density of the food Place it in for the minimum time and add extra heating time if required Ensure food is hot by feeling the bottom of the plate in the centre If the plate is cool food may be warm but will lose heat quickly as the plate will absorb the heat and taste cold when served If food is not heated enough consumption may cause illness Elevation Elevate pastries and breads on a small plastic rack with paper towel under the food to prevent it from becoming soggy VOLUME
113. y and dry out Remove whole loaf from original wrapper Place on paper towel to absorb moisture Defrost on paper lined plate Stand 2 minutes PIES Fruit Pie 600 g Meat Pie 175g Pizza 350 g Defrost then Medium High Medium High High Remove from foil container and place uncovered into a pie dish Remove from package and place onto paper towel or follow manufacturer s instructions FROZEN MEAL Fish in Sauce 200 g Frozen Casserole 500g Lasagne 500 g Plated style dinner 320 g Vegetables amp Sauce in the bag 500 g MISCELLANEOUS Chicken Pieces 500 g Chicken Nuggets Croissants 4 200 g Fish Fingers 8 200 g Sausage Rolls 225 g Medium High Medium High Medium Medium High Medium High Medium High Defrost Defrost then High Medium Pierce corner of bag Heat on a plate Pierce pouch Heat on a plate or bowl yeayoy Remove from foil container place into serving dish Place onto paper towel lined plate Place on paper towel lined plate Place onto paper towel lined plate Place onto paper towel lined plate Reheat IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN REHEATING COLD FOODS IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN REHEATING FOODS FROM THE FREEZER STARTING TEMPERATURE Foods taken from the refrigerator will take longer to reheat than foods from room temperature Quantity One serving heats faster than several ser
114. y with plastic wrap or a casserole lid which does not snap Seal Foods weighting less than 200 g and more than 900 g should be reheated by Micro Power and Time only All foods should have a covered stand time of 3 to 5 minutes at the end of reheating Halfway through the cooking time the oven will beep to prompt you to stir or rearrange the foods At the end of the cooking time stir and let stand for 3 to 5 minutes Frozen Reheat 250 g 850 g Suitable for reheating pre cooked soups stews casseroles roast dinners pasta dishes except lasagne and rice dishes from frozen temperature This setting is not suitable for reheating frozen bread or pastry products raw or uncooked foods or beverages Remove convenience foods from foil or plastic packaging and place in an appropriate size dish Cover dish with plastic wrap or a lid which does not snap seal Halfway through the cooking time the oven will beep to prompt you to stir or rearrange the foods At the end of the cooking time stir and let stand for 3 to 5 minutes INGREDIENT CONVERSION CHART Y cup 60 ml 14 teaspoon 1ml cup 85 ml 12 teaspoon 2 ml l cup 125 ml 1 teaspoon 5 ml 2 cup 165 ml 2 teaspoons 10 ml 34 cup 190 ml 3 teaspoons 15 ml 1 cup 250 ml 1 tablespoon 20 ml 114 cups 310 ml 115 tbs 30 ml 1 cups 375 ml 2 tbs 40 ml 2 cups 500 ml 3 tbs 60 ml 3 cups 750 ml 4 tablespoons 80 ml 3 cups 875 ml 4 cups 1 l

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