Panasonic NN-ST780S Installation and General Instructions, General Use, Placement of Oven, Food

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￿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. This can lead to damage to the microwave oven including arcing within the oven cavity.

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 clean 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.Do not leave the microwave unattended while reheating or cooking food in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or other combustible materials, as these types of containers can ignite if overheated.

Placement 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.The appliance is freestanding type and shall not be placed in a cabinet.

Circuits

Your microwave oven should be operated on a separate 10 A circuit from other appliances. Failure to do this may cause the power board fuse to blow, and/or food to cook slower. Do not insert higher value fuse in the power board.

Food

1.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, chicken wings, 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 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.

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Contents Operating Instruction and Cook Book Serial number of this product may be found on Frenchs Forest NSWFax Table of Contents Earthing Instructions Safety InstructionsImportant Instructions Placement of Oven Installation and General InstructionsGeneral Use CircuitsCookware and Utensils Guide Microwaves and How They WorkJars and Bottles PlasticsMetal Straw, Wicker and WoodFeature Diagram Start Pad Control PanelOperation Guide in the Display Window Let’s Start To Use Your OvenTo Set Clock To Use Child Safety LockPress twice Enter Time of DaySet Cooking Time To Cook / Reheat / Defrost by Micro Power and TimePower Level Wattage Example of USE Defrosting is done on P3 Power Set WeightSet time according to chart on Press To DefrostDefrosting Tips and Techniques Defrosting Chart by setting Micro Power at P3Preparation for Freezing Defrosting TechniqueMore/Less Pad Food Category Recommended Weight RangeIf desired To Cook Using Sensor ReheatDetected by the Sensor Remaining time appearsTo Use as a Kitchen Timer To Use TimerTo Set Delay Start Press once Set desired Amount of delay timeBefore Requesting Service Before Cleaning Technical SpecificationsAfter Cleaning Care of Your OvenShould be Retained by the Customer AT ALL Times Panasonic WarrantyQuick Guide to Operation Feature How to OperateTechniques for Preparation Food CharacteristicsMicrowave Recipe Preparation and Techniques Covering food minimizes the microwave cooking time CoveringBrowning Standing TimeIncreasing & Decreasing Recipes Menu Planning for Microwave CookingCooking for One Converting Recipes from Other SourcesReheat General rules for reheating foods by Micro PowerReheating by Sensor Cook 125 g 1.0 kg To Operate Press then Press StartReheating by Micro Power Frozen Pre-cooked Foods Large Volume Starting TemperatureVolume Hint Soups and SnacksLaksa Ingredients SoupMethod Soup To serveCooking Fish and Shellfish using Micro Power Cooking Fish and Shellfish by Micro PowerFish or Shellfish Amount Power APPROX. Cooking Time Fish and Shellfish30 g Butter Fresh musselsMakes RashersCooking Poultry Pieces by Micro power Cooking Whole Poultry by Micro powerCooking Poultry by Micro power PoultryMinimum weight 400g / Maximum weight 1.0 kg Cooking Eggs by Micro powerPoultry and Eggs Cooking Chicken Pieces by Sensor CookHint Honey Mustard Glaze Cooking Less-Tender Cuts of Meat by Micro power Cooking Tender Cuts of Meat using Micro powerCooking Meat by Micro power Meat Power APPROX. Cooking TimeTo Operate for Sensor Cook Cooking Curries by Sensor CookGeneral Guide to Curries for Sensor Cook Peppercorns Corned silverside Tablespoon Brown sugar White vinegarCups Water ⁄4 cup Frozen peasClove Garlic, minced 750 g Onion, slicedLeg of lamb Tablespoon RosemaryVegetable Quantity Cooking Procedure Time Cooking Fresh Vegetables by Micro powerVegetables and Legumes ApproxVegetable Quantity Cooking Procedure Cooking Time Cooking Frozen Vegetables by Micro powerLegumes VegetablesPotatoes 1.0 kg by Sensor Cook Cooking Dried Beans and Peas using Micro powerVegetables 500 g by Sensor Cook Green onions, finely chopped Tomato, dicedTablespoons Sour cream Salt and pepper Cut into piecesIngredients To cook by Sensor Cook Chickpea Salad with Coriander Dressing Cooking Legumes by Sensor CookLentil Hot Pot Coriander DressingRice, Pasta and Noodles Cooking Rice by Micro powerCooking Rice by Sensor Cook APPROX. Time Amount To Cook Grain Standing Container TAPGreen or red capsicum Stick celery, slicedCut in strips Green onions, choppedNoodles Rice, PastaCooking Risotto by Sensor Cook S General Quantities For Cooking RisottoPasta Cooking Pasta by Micro powerFresh Pasta 125 g 625 g Dried Pasta 125 g 500 gCook Cooking Fresh Noodles By Sensor Cook 150 g 800 g Cooking Dried Noodles by Micro powerAPPROX. Time Amount To Cook Noodles Container InstructionCakes, Desserts and Slices Cooking Cakes by Micro power100 g Butter Cup Sultanas Brown sugar Milk Egg, beaten Cups Variations⁄2 cup Toasted coconut 70 g Butter, melted ⁄ 2 cup Brown sugar Teaspoon Cinnamon 60 g Butter800 g Apricot halves 340 g Cooking Fruit by Micro Power Cooking apple peeled 250 g Mixed dried fruit 400 gCored and grated Makes 24 x 8 cm loaf tinSterilizing Jars Sauces and ExtrasJars and Bottles Ingredients 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons F00039U20QP IP0710-0

NN-ST780S, NN-ST680S specifications

The Panasonic NN-ST780S and NN-ST680S are two impressive models in the Panasonic microwave range, both designed to enhance cooking convenience and efficiency in modern kitchens. These models incorporate cutting-edge features and technologies that distinguish them in the crowded microwave market.

The NN-ST780S offers a powerful 1,250 watts of cooking power, ensuring quick and uniform cooking results. It comes with inverter technology, a hallmark feature of Panasonic microwaves. This technology allows for consistent cooking at lower power settings, unlike traditional microwaves that cycle on and off. This results in more evenly cooked dishes and prevents overcooking, especially for delicate foods like fish or custards.

Additionally, the NN-ST780S is equipped with a 2.2 cubic feet capacity, making it spacious enough for family-sized meals. Its sleek stainless steel design not only adds an aesthetic appeal but also enhances durability. Users will appreciate the easy-to-use control panel that features sensor cooking capabilities, allowing the microwave to automatically adjust cooking times for various foods, ensuring perfect results every time.

On the other hand, the NN-ST680S offers a slightly more compact design while still delivering a respectable 1,000 watts of power. This model also features inverter technology, perfect for users who need a balance of performance and space. With a 1.2 cubic feet capacity, it fits well in smaller kitchens without compromising on cooking versatility.

Both models come with various pre-programmed cooking options that make meal preparation a breeze. They include settings for popcorn, reheat, and defrost functions, catering to a wide array of cooking needs. The LED lighting ensures that users can easily monitor food as it cooks, while the ceramic enamel interior in both models allows for easy cleaning and prevents the absorption of odors.

In summary, the Panasonic NN-ST780S and NN-ST680S microwaves exemplify the blend of technology and design. With their powerful inverter technology, spacious capacities, and user-friendly features, they represent excellent choices for anyone looking to upgrade their kitchen appliances. Whether you need quick meals or precise cooking, these microwaves deliver both efficiency and performance.
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