Panasonic Official Manual for NN-SD686S: Master Cooking and Reheating Techniques

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!!!!!To!Cook!!!!/ !Reheat! / Defrost by Micro Power and Time

1Select Power Level

Press Micro Power Pad until the

power level appears in the Display Window. (see chart below)

Note: When selecting P10 on the first stage, you can start from step 2.

2Set Cooking Time e.g. 5 minutes

(P10: up to 30 minutes, other powers: up to 90 minutes for a single stage)

Time Dial

3Press

Cooking will start.

The time in the Display Window will count down.

MIN SEC

For more than one stage cooking,

Repeat steps 1 & 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

	P10 for 10 minutes	P2 for 50 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.

Press	POWER LEVEL	WATTAGE	EXAMPLE OF USE
1x	P10	1100 W	Boil water. Cook vegetables, rice, pasta and noodles. Reheating.
2x	P9	1000 W	Cook fresh fruits.
3x	P8	900 W	Cook cakes, desserts. Heat milk.
4x	P7	800 W	Cook pork, whole chicken and chicken pieces.
5x	P6	700 W	Cook beef, lamb and eggs. Melt butter.
6x	P5	600 W	Cook meatloaves. Melt chocolate.
7x	P4	400 W	Cook fish and seafood.
8x	P3	300 W	Thaw foods. Cook christmas pudding, corned beef,
			dried beans and peas.
9x	P2	200 W	Simmer soups, stews and casseroles (less tender cuts).
10x	P1	100 W	Keep cooked foods warm, simmer slowly.

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Contents Operation Guide Important Instructions Safety!!!!! !InstructionsRead all instructions before using the microwave oven Earthing InstructionsCircuits Placement of OvenGeneral Use Food Do not USE a Conventional MeatMicrowaves!!!!! ! and How They Work Cookware and Utensils GuideJars and Bottles Cookware!!!!! ! and Utensil GuidePlastics MetalFeature!!!!! ! Diagram Start Pad Control!!!!! ! PanelDisplay Window Beep SoundLet’s!!!!! Start! To Use Your Oven Operation Guide in the Display WindowTo!!!Set!! !Clock To Use Child Safety LockTo cancel Set Time of DayPower Level Wattage Example of USE To!Cook!!!!/ !Reheat! / Defrost by Micro Power and TimeSet Cooking Time e.g minutes Set Weight Defrost power level,pagePreparation for Freezing Defrosting Chart by setting Micro Power at P3Defrosting!!!!! ! Tips and Techniques Defrosting TechniqueSensor Cook Select CategoryRice or Noodles Sensor Menu Dial Food Category Recommended Weight Range Dial Features To!!Reheat!!! ! Using Quick MinutePress Set desired amount of delay time Up to 90 minutes To Use as a Kitchen TimerTo Set Delay Start To Set Standing TimeAnother programme has Before!!!!! !Requesting! ServiceIndicate a problem with your oven Programme has not been entered correctlyAfter Cleaning Technical SpecificationsBefore Cleaning Care!!!!!of! Your OvenWarranty Panasonic!!!!! ! TechnicsFeature How to Operate Quick!!!!! !Guide! to OperationTo Use Quick Minute Pad To Cook using Sensor Menu Dial Sensor Cook Pads STo Reheat using Pads Sensor Reheat Up to 10 minutesMicrowave Recipe Preparation and Techniques Food CharacteristicsKey to Symbols Used In Recipes Techniques for PreparationBrowning CoveringStanding Time Cooking for One Menu Planning for Microwave CookingIncreasing & Decreasing Recipes Converting Recipes from Other SourcesReheating by Auto Cook Å 850 g General rules for reheating foods by Micro PowerReheating by Sensor Cook S 125 g 1.0 kg NN-ST656W To Operate PressReheat by Micro Power Frozen Pre-cooked Foods ReheatVolume Starting TemperatureLarge Volume Soups and Snacks HintMethod Soup Ingredients SoupLaksa To serveFish and Shellfish Cooking Fish and Shellfish by Micro PowerCooking Fish and Shellfish using Micro Power Directions for cooking fish by Sensor/Auto Cook S ÅIngredients 2 tablespoons 2 1 Cooking Poultry by Micro power Cooking Whole Poultry by Micro powerCooking Poultry Pieces by Micro power PoultryCooking Chicken Pieces by Sensor Cook S Cooking Eggs by Micro powerCooking Whole Chicken by Sensor Cook S Cooking Chicken Pieces by Auto Cook ÅPoultry and Eggs To Cook by Sensor Cook for NN-SD686S/NN-ST676M Honey Mustard GlazeCooking Meat by Micro power Cooking Tender Cuts of Meat using Micro powerCooking Less-Tender Cuts of Meat by Micro power Meat Power APPROX. Cooking TimeGeneral Guide to Curries for Sensor Cook / Auto Cook Cooking Curries by Sensor Cook / Auto CookTo Operate for Sensor Cook To 1.7 kg 500g 2.0kg Weight includes all ingredients⁄4 cup Frozen peas Cup Beef stock Tablespoons Flour Water Sour creamLeg of lamb Onion, slicedTeaspoon Minced garlic 750 g Tablespoon RosemaryVegetables and Legumes Cooking Fresh Vegetables by Micro powerVegetable Quantity Cooking Procedure Time ApproxVegetables Cooking Frozen Vegetables by Micro powerLegumes 1.0 kgPotatoes 1.0 kg by Sensor Cook 900 g by Auto Cook Cooking Dried Beans and Peas using Micro powerVegetables 500 g by Sensor Cook 370 g by Auto Cook HOT WaterPotatoes, then Start To cook by Auto Cook Teaspoon Dill or basil Sugar 250 g Brussels sprouts Tablespoon Butter 150 gOnion, finely chopped 350 g Carrots approximately 150 gChickpea Salad with Coriander Dressing S Å Cooking Legumes by Sensor Cook Auto Cook S ÅLentil Hot Pot S Å Cooking Rice by Auto Cook Å Cooking Rice by Micro powerRice, Pasta and Noodles Cooking Rice by Sensor Cook SStick celery, sliced Prepare as above. Press Rice, select 2.0 cups thenPrepare as above. Press Rice, select 1.0 cup then Start Green or red capsicumCooking Risotto by Sensor Cook S Rice, PastaNoodles General Quantities For Cooking RisottoPasta RiceCook or Auto Cook Instruction Cooking Dried Noodles by Micro powerAPPROX. Time Amount To Cook Noodles Container Boiling Water Uncovered100 g Butter Cup Sultanas Brown sugar Milk Egg, beaten Cups Cooking Cakes by Micro powerCakes, Desserts and Slices VariationsFor NN-SD686S/NN-ST676M S DessertsSlices Cooking Fruit by Micro PowerTo Operate by Sensor Cook Select Fruit, then press Start Makes Approximately 400 ml Makes 24 x 8 cm loaf tin300 g Dark chocolate 400 g Tablespoons Sugar Custard powder 11⁄2 cups MilkTo prepare topping Sauces and ExtrasTopping Jars and BottlesExtras