Panasonic NN-SD466, NN-SD446, NN-SD456 manual Containers to use, Testing Dishes for Suitability

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Containers to use

Choosing the correct container is a very important factor in deciding the success or failure of your cooking.

Testing Dishes for Suitability

When unsure that a cooking container is suitable for use in your microwave, check by the following test:

1. Fill a microwave safe measuring jug with 300ml (1⁄2pt) cold water.

2. Place it on the turntable alongside the dish to be tested. If the dish you are testing is a large dish, then stand the measuring jug on top of the empty dish.

3. Heat on HIGH power for

1 minute.

Result

If the dish is suitable for microwaving, it will remain cool, whilst the water in the jug will begin to feel warm. If the testing dish feels warm, do not use as it is obviously absorbing microwave energy.

N.B. This test does not apply to plastic or metal based containers e.g. Le Creuset® style dishes, which should not be used as they are cast iron covered with enamel.

QUICK CHECK GUIDE TO COOKING UTENSILS

OVEN GLASS

Everyday glass that is heat resistant e.g. Pyrex®, is ideal. Do not use delicate glass which may crack due to the heat from the food. Do not use lead crystal which may crack or arc.

POTTERY, EARTHENWARE, STONEWARE

If completely glazed, these dishes are suitable. Do not use if partially glazed or unglazed, since they are able to absorb water which in turn absorbs microwave energy, making the container very hot and slows down the cooking of food.

CHINA AND CERAMIC

Everyday glazed china plates, saucers, bowls, mugs and cups can be used if they are heat resistant. Porcelain and ceramic are also ideal. Fine bone china should only be used for reheating for short periods, otherwise the change in temperature may crack

the dish or craze the finish. Do not use dishes with a metal rim or pattern. Do not use jugs or mugs with glued handles, since the glue can melt in a microwave.

FOIL/METAL CONTAINERS

NEVER ATTEMPT TO COOK IN FOIL OR METAL containers – the microwaves cannot pass through and the food will not heat evenly – this may also damage your oven. Small items in shallow foil containers can be REHEATED in the microwave, but take care that

containers do not touch the oven walls or door. Use wooden kebab sticks instead of metal skewers. DO NOT RE-USE FOIL CONTAINERS AS THEY MAY BECOME DENTED OR DAMAGED AND ARCING MAY OCCUR.

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Contents C R O W a V E C O O K E R Y B O O K Weight Standard Conversion ChartDear Owner Welcome to Panasonic Microwave CookingVoltage & Power Unpacking your oven Using your ovenService Maintenance of your ovenSelected Spares and Accessories Door SealsMenu Label Parts of Your OvenControl Panel Identification PlateNever Operate the Oven Without Food Inside on Microwave Important Information Read CarefullyMaximum weight on turntable Keeping Your Oven CleanMeat Thermometer Paper, PlasticMicrowave Water Molecule Absorption Microwaving PrinciplesAmp fused socket General Guidelines Moisture ContentPiercing Cling FilmDensity Containers to use Testing Dishes for SuitabilityPlastic Clock Pad Control PanelDuring Cooking Start PadPlug Let’s Start to Use your OvenPower Press Level Wattage Setting the ClockHigh Power Up to 30 minutes Other Powers Up to 99 minutes Microwave Cooking and DefrostingTurbo Reheat Using the the Delay/Stand FeatureAccessory to USE Auto Weight DefrostTurn Shield Auto Weight Defrost ProgramsDefrosting Guidelines Meat Defrosting Time Method Standing Time Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & TimeAuto Weight Reheat / Cook Programs NN-SD466/SD456/SD446 Important Note Auto Weight Cook Programs for NN-SD466/SD456Program Minimum Maximum Auto Weight Reheat / Cook Programs NN-SD446Cooking and Reheating Guidelines When is food reheated?Heating Category Reheating ChartsPoints for Checking Christmas Puddings Overheating may cause pudding to ignite Canned Vegetables DrainSafe dish BaseSauces Microwave and conventional ovens may be used with careCooking Charts Eggs Scrambled Eggs PoachedFish Fresh from raw For Guidelines see Fish Chapter Fish Frozen from raw For Guidelines see Fish ChapterHave a soft base Guidelines see Meat ChapterFat! Remove dish with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter Porridge N.B. Use a large bowlMicrowave Safe bowl Safe bowlFresh Vegetables Place Shallow microwave safe dish Frozen Vegetables Place in shallow microwave safe dish Increasing and Decreasing Recipes Using Recipes from Other BooksCooking for One Increasing RecipesGarlic Mushrooms with Herbs Soups and StartersCoarse Pork Pâtés Broccoli and Stilton SoupStuffed Citrus Trout FishStuffing Poached Smoked Haddock Salmon and Vegetable MornayFamily Fish Pie Fish Kebabs Plaice ProvencalFish Balti MarinadeMeat and Poultry Lamb Casserole Bolognese SauceDish 1.5 litre 3 pt casserole dish Dish large casserole dishSteak and Kidney Pudding Belgian Beef CasseroleChicken Satay Ingredients FillingChicken Casserole Paprika Pork CasseroleSweet and Sour Pork Ingredients SaucePesto Spaghetti Pasta and RiceTuna Pasta Bake KedgereeTagliatelle Toscana Fruity Chicken RisottoVegetable Couscous Dish deep casserole dishSwiss Cheese Fondue Cheese and Egg DishesCheesey Risotto PiperadeMacaroni Cheese Quiche LorraineDish 20 cm 8 flan dish Dish large bowl + heatproof dishBefore Cooking Vegetables and VegetarianAfter Cooking Gratin Dauphinois RatatouilleVegetable Lasagne Dish 20 cm 8 shallow dishCauliflower Cheese Stuffed Sweet PotatoesRed Lentil Casserole ToppingRed Cabbage with Red Onion and Almonds Serves Vegetable EnchiladasSpicy Bean Goulash Almond Eve’s Pudding Puddings and DessertsCreme Caramel Date Puddings and Butterscotch SauceBaked Apples Lemon BrûleéOrange and Chocolate Drop Pudding Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding Chocolate Risotto IndulgenceChristmas Pudding Dish 1 litre 2 pt pudding basinWhite Pouring Sauce SaucesCustard Hollandaise SauceSponge Cake Baking GuidelinesCarrot Cake IcingGinger Cake Chewy FlapjacksBoston Brownies Soft Fruit Jam PreservesLemon Curd Orange MarmaladeTomato Chutney Plum JamRed Onion Chutney Technical Specifications Questions and AnswersFor business users in the European Union Index Pasta and Rice recipes LambPork Preserves08705

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