Panasonic nn-sd686s General Use Food, Placement of Oven, Circuits, Do not USE a Conventional Meat

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!!!!!Installation!!!!! ! ! and General Instructions

General Use

 

Food

1. In order to maintain high quality, do not operate the

 

1. Do not use your oven for home canning or the

oven when empty. The microwave energy will

 

heating of any closed jar. Pressure will build up and

reflect continuously throughout the oven if no food

 

the jar may explode. In addition, the microwave oven

or water is present to absorb energy.

 

cannot maintain the food at the correct canning

2. If smoke is observed, press the STOP/RESET

 

temperature. Improperly canned food may spoil and

Pad and leave door closed in order to stifle any

 

be dangerous to consume.

flames. Disconnect the power cord, and/or shut

 

2. Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven.

off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

 

 

3. Do not boil eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled

3. Do not dry clothes, newspapers or other materials

 

 

eggs (unless otherwise stated in Cooking Guide

in oven. They may catch on fire.

 

 

section). Pressure will build up and the eggs will

4. Do not use recycled paper products, unless the

 

 

explode.

paper product is labelled as safe for microwave oven

 

 

4. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, chicken wings, whole

use. Recycled paper products may contain impurities

squash and sausages are examples of foods with

which may cause sparks and/or fires when used.

 

 

nonporous skins. This type of food must be pierced

5. Do not use newspapers or paper bags for cooking.

 

 

before cooking, to prevent bursting.

6. Do not hit or strike the Control Panel. Damage to

 

 

5. When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces and

controls may occur.

 

 

beverages, in your microwave oven, overheating the

7. POT HOLDERS may be needed as heat from

 

 

liquid beyond boiling point can occur without

food is transferred to the cooking container and

 

 

evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden

from the container to the Glass Tray. The

 

GlassTray can be very hot after removing the

 

boil over of hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the

cooking container from the oven.

 

following steps should be taken:

8. Do not store flammable materials next to, on top of,

 

a) Avoid using straight-sided containers with

or in the oven. It could be a fire hazard.

 

narrow necks.

9. Do not cook food directly on Glass Tray unless

 

b) Do not overheat.

indicated in recipes. (Food should be placed in a

 

c) Stir the liquid before placing the container in the

suitable cooking utensil.)

 

oven and halfway through cooking time.

10. DO NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or other

 

d) After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short

non-food products. DO NOT clean this oven with

 

time, stirring again before carefully removing the

any product that is labelled as containing corrosive

 

container.

chemicals. The heating of corrosive chemicals in

6. DO NOT USE A CONVENTIONAL MEAT

this oven may cause microwave radiation leaks.

THERMOMETER IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN. To

11. Look at the oven from time to time when food is

 

check the degree of cooking of roasts and

heated or cooked in disposal containers of

 

 

poultry use a MICROWAVE THERMOMETER.

plastic, paper or other combustible materials, as

 

 

Alternatively, a conventional meat thermometer may

these types of containers ignite if overheated.

 

 

be used after the food is removed from the oven. If

 

 

Placement of Oven

 

undercooked, return meat or poultry to the oven and

 

cook for a few more minutes at the recommended

1. The oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface.

 

 

power level. It is important to ensure that meat and

For correct operation, the oven must have sufficient

 

 

poultry are thoroughly cooked.

air flow. Allow 15 cm of space on the top of the

 

 

7. COOKING TIMES given in the Cooking Guide

oven, 10 cm at the back, and 5 cm on both sides.

 

 

section are APPROXIMATE. Factors that may affect

If one side of the oven is placed flush to wall, the

 

 

cooking time are preferred degree of moisture content,

left side or top must not be blocked. Do not

 

remove feet.

 

starting temperature, altitude, volume, size, shape of

a. Do not block air vents. If they are blocked during

food and utensils used. As you become familiar with

operation, the oven may be overheated and

 

the oven, you will be able to adjust for these factors.

damaged. When using any cloth over the oven,

 

8. It is better to UNDERCOOK RATHER THAN

the air intake and exhaust should not be

 

OVERCOOK foods. If food is undercooked, it can

blocked. Also allow sufficient space on back and

always be returned to the oven for further cooking. If

both sides of the oven.

 

food is overcooked, nothing can be done. Always

b. Do not place oven near a hot or damp surface

 

start with minimum cooking times recommended.

such as a gas stove, electric range or sink etc.

 

9. Extreme care should be taken when cooking popcorn in

c. Do not operate oven when room humidity is too high.

a microwave oven. Cook for minimum time as

2. This oven was manufactured for household use only.

recommended by manufacturer. Use the directions

3. This microwave oven is designed and approved for

 

 

suitable for the wattage of your microwave oven.

counter top use only. Failure due to built-in

 

 

NEVER leave oven unattended when popping popcorn.

installation may void the warranty.

 

 

10.When heating food in plastic or paper containers,

Circuits

 

 

check the oven frequently due to the possibility of

Your microwave oven should be operated on a

 

ignition.

separate 10 A circuit from other appliances. Failure to

 

11.The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are

do this may cause the power board fuse to blow, and/or

to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be

food to cook slower. Do not insert higher value fuse in

 

checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

the power board.

 

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Contents Operation Guide Earthing Instructions Safety!!!!! !InstructionsRead all instructions before using the microwave oven Important InstructionsDo not USE a Conventional Meat Placement of OvenGeneral Use Food CircuitsCookware and Utensils Guide Microwaves!!!!! ! and How They WorkMetal Cookware!!!!! ! and Utensil GuidePlastics Jars and BottlesFeature!!!!! ! Diagram Beep Sound Control!!!!! ! PanelDisplay Window Start PadOperation Guide in the Display Window Let’s!!!!! Start! To Use Your OvenSet Time of Day To Use Child Safety LockTo cancel To!!!Set!! !ClockTo!Cook!!!!/ !Reheat! / Defrost by Micro Power and Time Power Level Wattage Example of USESet Cooking Time e.g minutes Defrost power level,page Set WeightDefrosting Technique Defrosting Chart by setting Micro Power at P3Defrosting!!!!! ! Tips and Techniques Preparation for FreezingSelect Category Sensor CookRice or Noodles Sensor Menu Dial Food Category Recommended Weight Range To!!Reheat!!! ! Using Quick Minute Dial FeaturesTo Set Standing Time To Use as a Kitchen TimerTo Set Delay Start Press Set desired amount of delay time Up to 90 minutesProgramme has not been entered correctly Before!!!!! !Requesting! ServiceIndicate a problem with your oven Another programme hasCare!!!!!of! Your Oven Technical SpecificationsBefore Cleaning After CleaningPanasonic!!!!! ! Technics WarrantyQuick!!!!! !Guide! to Operation Feature How to OperateUp to 10 minutes To Cook using Sensor Menu Dial Sensor Cook Pads STo Reheat using Pads Sensor Reheat To Use Quick Minute PadTechniques for Preparation Food CharacteristicsKey to Symbols Used In Recipes Microwave Recipe Preparation and TechniquesCovering BrowningStanding Time Converting Recipes from Other Sources Menu Planning for Microwave CookingIncreasing & Decreasing Recipes Cooking for OneNN-ST656W To Operate Press General rules for reheating foods by Micro PowerReheating by Sensor Cook S 125 g 1.0 kg Reheating by Auto Cook Å 850 gReheat Reheat by Micro Power Frozen Pre-cooked FoodsStarting Temperature VolumeLarge Volume Hint Soups and SnacksTo serve Ingredients SoupLaksa Method SoupDirections for cooking fish by Sensor/Auto Cook S Å Cooking Fish and Shellfish by Micro PowerCooking Fish and Shellfish using Micro Power Fish and ShellfishIngredients 2 tablespoons 2 1 Poultry Cooking Whole Poultry by Micro powerCooking Poultry Pieces by Micro power Cooking Poultry by Micro powerCooking Chicken Pieces by Auto Cook Å Cooking Eggs by Micro powerCooking Whole Chicken by Sensor Cook S Cooking Chicken Pieces by Sensor Cook SPoultry and Eggs Honey Mustard Glaze To Cook by Sensor Cook for NN-SD686S/NN-ST676MMeat Power APPROX. Cooking Time Cooking Tender Cuts of Meat using Micro powerCooking Less-Tender Cuts of Meat by Micro power Cooking Meat by Micro powerCooking Curries by Sensor Cook / Auto Cook General Guide to Curries for Sensor Cook / Auto CookTo Operate for Sensor Cook Cup Beef stock Tablespoons Flour Water Sour cream 500g 2.0kg Weight includes all ingredients⁄4 cup Frozen peas To 1.7 kgTablespoon Rosemary Onion, slicedTeaspoon Minced garlic 750 g Leg of lambApprox Cooking Fresh Vegetables by Micro powerVegetable Quantity Cooking Procedure Time Vegetables and Legumes1.0 kg Cooking Frozen Vegetables by Micro powerLegumes VegetablesHOT Water Cooking Dried Beans and Peas using Micro powerVegetables 500 g by Sensor Cook 370 g by Auto Cook Potatoes 1.0 kg by Sensor Cook 900 g by Auto CookPotatoes, then Start To cook by Auto Cook 350 g Carrots approximately 150 g 250 g Brussels sprouts Tablespoon Butter 150 gOnion, finely chopped Teaspoon Dill or basil SugarCooking Legumes by Sensor Cook Auto Cook S Å Chickpea Salad with Coriander Dressing S ÅLentil Hot Pot S Å Cooking Rice by Sensor Cook S Cooking Rice by Micro powerRice, Pasta and Noodles Cooking Rice by Auto Cook ÅGreen or red capsicum Prepare as above. Press Rice, select 2.0 cups thenPrepare as above. Press Rice, select 1.0 cup then Start Stick celery, slicedGeneral Quantities For Cooking Risotto Rice, PastaNoodles Cooking Risotto by Sensor Cook SRice PastaCook or Auto Cook Boiling Water Uncovered Cooking Dried Noodles by Micro powerAPPROX. Time Amount To Cook Noodles Container InstructionVariations Cooking Cakes by Micro powerCakes, Desserts and Slices 100 g Butter Cup Sultanas Brown sugar Milk Egg, beaten CupsDesserts For NN-SD686S/NN-ST676M SCooking Fruit by Micro Power SlicesTo Operate by Sensor Cook Select Fruit, then press Start Tablespoons Sugar Custard powder 11⁄2 cups Milk Makes 24 x 8 cm loaf tin300 g Dark chocolate 400 g Makes Approximately 400 mlJars and Bottles Sauces and ExtrasTopping To prepare toppingExtras
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