Panasonic NN-ST756W manual Menu Planning for Microwave Cooking, Increasing & Decreasing Recipes

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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 harming 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.

2.Cook the potatoes, rice or pasta.

3.Cover with foil for standing.

4.Cook greens and other vegetables.

5.Cover with foil for standing.

6.Cook the gravy with the retained meat juices, stock and thickening.

7.Carve the roast and serve the vegetables and gravy.

While you are learning to plan meals, you may get a bit behind time. Don’t worry. Dinner servings may be suitably reheated on P7, 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 such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, beans and peas in another. Sprinkle greens with water. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Cook on P10 for cooking times refer to vegetable cooking chart on page 23. Remember, if you increase the quantity of vegetables,increase the cooking time.Fresh and frozen vegetables can be mixed on a vegetable platter, but remember the latter 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 & 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.

•Increase standing times by 5 minutes per 500g.

•Use the same Power Level recommended in the original recipe.

•Increase the cooking times by: 1⁄3 of original cooking time for 6 servings; and an extra 1⁄2 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 from boiling over during cooking.

•Use the same Power Level recommended in the original recipe.

•Decrease the cooking times by 1⁄2 to 2⁄3 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 10% 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).

Microwave Recipe Preparation and Techniques

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Contents Operation Guide Safety!!! Instructions Read all instructions before using the microwave ovenImportant Instructions Earthing InstructionsInstallation!!! ! and General Instructions Placement of OvenGeneral Use FoodMicrowaves!!! and How They Work Cookware and Utensils GuideCookware!!! and Utensil Guide PlasticsJars and Bottles MetalFeature!!! Diagram Frozen Reheat Pad pg Sensor Cook Pads pg Start Pad Control!!! PanelsWord Prompters Stop/Reset Pad Start Pad NN-ST756WLet’s!!! Start To Use Your Oven Operation Guide in the Display WindowMicro Power Power Level Wattage Example of USESet Cooking Time e.g minutes For more than one stage cookingTo Use Child Safety Lock To!!!Set ClockEnter Time of Day To set NN-ST786W NN-ST756W Colon or time Press 3 timesTo!!!Use Timer Pad To Use as a Kitchen TimerTo Set Delay Start To Set Standing TimeTo!!!Defrost Set WeightNN-ST786W/T756W Defrosting Chart by setting Micro Power at P3 Defrosting!!! Tips and TechniquesPreparation for Freezing Defrosting TechniqueTo!!Cook! Using Sensor Cook for NN-ST786W S Select CategorySensor Cook More/Less PadIf desired, press More / Less Pad Sensor!!! Reheat! for NN-ST786WDisplay Window and begins to count down NO. of Taps Display Recommended Food Weight Press the Auto Reheat PadPress Desired Serving / Weight Pad Serving / WeightPress Auto Cook Pad Pad Food CategoryTo!!!Use Recipe Prompting To Use Recipe PromptingTo!!!Use Recipe! Prompting Recipe Cook BookDeactivated mode by pressing Before!!! Requesting! ServiceBeen pressed 3 times Technical Specifications Before CleaningAfter Cleaning Care!!! of Your! OvenWarranty Panasonic!!! !! TechnicsFeature How to Operate Quick!!! Guide! to OperationFor NN-ST786W Microwave Recipe Preparation and Techniques Food CharacteristicsTechniques for Preparation Browning CoveringStanding Time Menu Planning for Microwave Cooking Increasing & Decreasing RecipesCooking for One Converting Recipes from Other SourcesGeneral rules for reheating foods by Micro Power Reheating by Sensor Cook S 125 g 1.0 kgReheating by Auto Cook Å 850 g To Operate Press then Press StartReheating by Micro Power Frozen Pre-cooked Foods ReheatVolume Starting TemperatureLarge Volume Soups and Snacks HintsIngredients MethodTip Ingredients SoupLaksa Method SoupFilling Corn & bacon HintTomato pesto Cooking Fish and Shellfish by Micro Power Fish or Shellfish Amount Power APPROX. Cooking TimeFish and Shellfish Directions for cooking fish by Sensor S / Auto Cook ÅBouillabaisse Noise40 g Butter Onion, diced ⁄4 cup Flour Tablespoon ⁄2 teaspoon Pepper Prepared mustard 11⁄2 cups Milk 440 gTo cook by Sensor Cook / Auto Cook Cooking Whole Poultry by Micro power Cooking Poultry Pieces by Micro powerCooking Poultry by Micro power PoultryCooking Eggs by Micro Power Poultry and EggsCooking Whole Chicken by Sensor Cook S Cooking Chicken Pieces by Sensor Cook S / Auto Cook ÅIngredients 500 g Honey Mustard Glaze Cup Chicken stock ⁄4 cup Coconut cream Cooked BBQ chickenSpicy Chicken Curry Cooking Tender Cuts of Meat using Micro power Cooking Less-Tender Cuts of Meat using Micro powerCooking meat by Micro power Meat Power APPROX. Cooking TimeGeneral Guide to Curries For Sensor Cook / Auto Cook Cooking Curries by Sensor Cook S Auto Cook Å 250 g 750 gTo Operate for Auto Cook to Curries Cooking Casseroles by Sensor Cook To Operate by Sensor CookCheese Sauce Ingredients Meat Sauce 500 gMethod Meat Sauce 500 g Teaspoon 425 g Cup Beef stock cube 200 g Sliced mushrooms ⁄3 cup Sour creamCombined. Cook on P7 for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring On P7 for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir through sour creamCooking Fresh Vegetables by Micro power Vegetable Quantity Cooking Procedure TimeVegetables and Legumes ApproxCooking Frozen Vegetables by Micro Power Vegetable Quantity Cooking Procedure Cooking TimeLegumes VegetablesCooking Dried Beans and Peas by Micro power Cooking Legumes by Sensor Cook S Auto Cook ÅChickpea Salad with Coriander Dressing S Å Lentil Hot Pot S750 g Peeled and sliced potatoes 250 ml Cream ⁄4 cup Milk Bacon rashers, chopped ⁄2 cup Grated cheeseArdennis Style Potatoes 500 g Cabbage, shredded Tablespoons WaterTablespoon Butter 125 g Ham, finely chopped Salt and pepper Green onions, finely choppedTablespoons Butter Salt and pepper 250 g Brussels sprouts Tablespoons Butter 150 gTeaspoon Dill or basil Sugar Tomato, dicedCooking Rice by Micro power Rice, Pasta and NoodlesCooking Rice by Sensor Cook S / Auto Cook Å APPROX. Time Amount To Cook Rice Standing TAPPasta Cooking Pasta by Micro power Fresh Pasta 250 g 625 gDried Pasta 150 g 500 g APPROX. Time Amount To Cook Pasta Standing ContainerTo cook by Sensor Cook/ Auto Cook Cooking Dried Noodles by Micro power Pasta and NoodlesCooking Fresh Noodles by Sensor Cook S / Auto Cook Å APPROX. Time Amount To Cook Noodles Container BoilingTo cook Noodles by Sensor Cook / Auto Cook Cakes, Desserts and Slices Cooking Desserts by Sensor Cook S400 g Can sweetened condensed milk 30 g Butter Vanilla essence⁄3 cup Sultanas ⁄4 cup Rum 70 g Slices fruit loafVariations 100 g Butter Cup Sultanas Brown sugar Milk Egg, beaten CupsIcing Through Christmas Pudding Makes 24 x 8 cm loaf tin300 g Dark chocolate 400 g 250 g Mixed dried fruit 440 gTopping To prepare toppingCakes Cooking Fruit by Micro PowerSlices Precautions PreservingJars and Bottles Sterilizing JarsSauces Cup Water Instant coffeePour water into a heatproof cup. Add coffee. Stir Heat on P10 for 1 to 2 minutes. Add milk and sugar

NN-ST756W specifications

The Panasonic NN-ST756W is a contemporary microwave oven that blends advanced technology with user-friendly features to elevate your cooking experience. Designed for versatility and efficiency, this countertop microwave combines a sleek aesthetic with powerful functionality, making it a favorite among home cooks.

One of the standout features of the NN-ST756W is its Inverter Technology. Unlike traditional microwaves that use a high/low power cycling system, the inverter ensures a steady stream of energy at a precise power level. This results in even cooking and defrosting without hot or cold spots, allowing for tender and delicious meals. Whether you're reheating leftovers or defrosting frozen meat, this technology ensures that food retains its moisture and texture.

The NN-ST756W boasts a capacious 27-liter interior, which is spacious enough to accommodate various dish sizes. This is complemented by the intelligent Compact Design, making it a perfect fit for kitchens with limited counter space. The slim and stylish appearance of the microwave makes it not just a kitchen appliance but also an attractive addition to your space.

A user-friendly control panel features a range of one-touch buttons for everyday tasks, allowing you to instantly access the most commonly used settings. With its touch control and easy-to-read LED display, navigating cooking options is straightforward, making it ideal for all skill levels. The microwave also includes multiple power levels, catering to different cooking needs, from defrosting to full cooking power.

For those who love precision in cooking, the NN-ST756W includes Sensor Cooking technology. This feature automatically adjusts the cooking time and power settings based on the humidity released from the food, ensuring optimal cooking results. This means less guesswork and improved outcomes for a variety of dishes, from steaming vegetables to baking.

With safety in mind, the Panasonic microwave incorporates a child safety lock, preventing accidental operation and providing peace of mind for families with young children.

Durability is another key characteristic of the NN-ST756W. Constructed with high-quality materials, this microwave is built to withstand daily use while also being easy to clean. The sleek stainless steel interior not only enhances its longevity but also makes it simple to wipe down after cooking.

In conclusion, the Panasonic NN-ST756W microwave oven stands out for its advanced technologies, including Inverter Technology and Sensor Cooking, as well as its user-friendly design and safety features. Whether you’re reheating, defrosting, or cooking meals from scratch, this microwave offers an effective and efficient way to prepare food while adding convenience to your kitchen.
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