Panasonic NN-ST677M Installation and General Instructions, General Use Food, Placement of Oven

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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 Book Cook Operation Guide Table of Contents Important Instructions Read all instructions before using the microwave ovenEarthing Instructions Installation and General Instructions Placement of OvenGeneral Use Food CircuitsMicrowaves and How They Work Cookware and Utensils GuideCookware and Utensil Guide PlasticsJars and Bottles MetalFeature Diagram Auto Cook Pads pg Timer Pad pg Clock Pad pg Beep Sound Control PanelsDisplay Window Time PadsLet’s Start To Use Your Oven To Set Clock To Use Child Safety LockEnter Time of Day Power Level Wattage Example of USE To Cook / Reheat / Defrost by Micro Power and TimeSet Cooking Time e.g minutes Set Weight Defrosting is done on P3 Power NN-ST677M/ST667WTo Defrost NN-ST677M/ST667WNN-ST657W/ST657SDefrosting Chart by setting Micro Power at P3 Defrosting Tips and TechniquesPreparation for Freezing Defrosting TechniqueUntil the desired weight appears in the Display Window NO. of Taps Display Recommended Food WeightFood Category Pad Serving / WeightTap Taps To Cook Using Sensor Reheat/Cook NN-ST677M/ST667W S Food Category Recommended Weight RangeMore/Less Pad For best results, follow these recommendationsTo Use Timer To Use as a Kitchen TimerTo Set Delay Start To Set Standing TimeIndicate a problem with your oven Before Requesting ServiceThere is a problem with Plug another appliance into Outlet Before Cleaning Technical SpecificationsAfter Cleaning Panasonic Warranty Should be Retained by the Customer AT ALL TimesFeature How to Operate To Reheat using Quick Guide to Operation NN-ST657W/ST657STo Set Standing Time Set the desired Auto Cook Pads11-14 15-1819-24 25-30Food Characteristics Key to Symbols Used In RecipesMicrowave Recipe Preparation and Techniques Techniques for PreparationCovering Covering food minimizes the microwave cooking timeBrowning Standing TimeMenu Planning for Microwave Cooking Increasing & Decreasing RecipesCooking for One Converting Recipes from Other SourcesGeneral rules for reheating foods by Micro Power ReheatReheating by Sensor Cook S 125 g 1.0 kg Reheating by Auto Cook Å 850 gReheating by Micro Power Frozen Pre-cooked Foods Volume Starting TemperatureLarge Volume Soups and Snacks HintIngredients Soup LaksaMethod Soup To serveCooking Fish and Shellfish by Micro Power Cooking Fish and Shellfish using Micro PowerFish or Shellfish Amount Power APPROX. Cooking Time Fish and ShellfishIngredients 2 tablespoons 2 1 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 SHint Honey Mustard Glaze Cooking Tender Cuts of Meat using Micro power Cooking Less-Tender Cuts of Meat by Micro powerCooking 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 Cook by Sensor Cook only for NN-ST677M Onion, sliced Clove Garlic, minced 750 gLeg of lamb Tablespoon RosemaryCooking Fresh Vegetables by Micro power Vegetable Quantity Cooking Procedure TimeVegetables and Legumes ApproxCooking Frozen Vegetables by Micro power LegumesVegetables 1.0 kgCooking Dried Beans and Peas using Micro power Vegetables 500 g by Sensor Cook 370 g by Auto CookPotatoes 1.0 kg by Sensor Cook 900 g by Auto Cook HOT WaterTomato, diced Green onions, finely choppedTablespoons Sour cream Salt and pepper Prepare as above. Cover with plastic wrapTablespoons Green curry paste Cups Sliced vegetables 440 g 250 g Brussels sprouts Tablespoon Butter 150 gOnion, finely chopped Teaspoon Dill or basil SugarCooking Legumes by Sensor Cook and Auto Cook S Å Chickpea Salad with Coriander Dressing S ÅLentil Hot Pot S Å Coriander DressingCooking Rice by Micro power Rice, Pasta and NoodlesCooking Rice by Auto Cook Å Cooking Rice by Sensor Cook SPrepare as above. Press Rice, select 2.0 cups then Prepare as above. Press Rice, select 1.0 cup then StartStick celery, sliced Green or red capsicumRice, Pasta NoodlesCooking Risotto by Sensor Cook S General Quantities For Cooking RisottoPasta RiceCook or Auto Cook Cooking Dried Noodles by Micro power APPROX. Time Amount To Cook Noodles ContainerInstruction Boiling Water UncoveredCakes, Desserts and Slices Cooking Cakes by Micro powerVariations Only for NN-ST677M S Slices Cooking Fruit by Micro PowerTo Operate by Sensor Cook Select Fruit, then press Start 250 g Mixed dried fruit 400 g Cooking apple peeledCored and grated Makes 24 x 8 cm loaf tinJars and Bottles Sauces and ExtrasSterilizing Jars Ingredients 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons

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