Panasonic NN-T704 Installation and General Instructions, General Use Food, Placement of Oven

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hInstallation 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, whole squash and

use. Recycled paper products may contain impurities

sausages are examples of foods with nonporous

which may cause sparks and/or fires when used.

 

 

skins. This type of food must be pierced before

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

 

 

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

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

 

 

cook for a few more minutes at the recommended

For correct operation, the oven must have sufficient

 

 

power level. It is important to ensure that meat and

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

 

 

poultry are thoroughly cooked.

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

 

 

7. COOKING TIMES given in the Cooking Guide

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

 

 

section are APPROXIMATE. Factors that may affect

other side or top must not be blocked. Do not

 

 

cooking time are preferred degree of moisture content,

remove feet.

 

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

starting temperature, altitude, volume, size, shape of

operation, the oven may be overheated and

 

food and utensils used. As you become familiar with

damaged. When using any cloth over the oven,

 

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

the air intake and exhaust should not be

 

8. It is better to UNDERCOOK RATHER THAN

blocked. Also allow sufficient space on back and

OVERCOOK foods. If food is undercooked, it can

both sides of the oven.

 

always be returned to the oven for further cooking. If

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

 

food is overcooked, nothing can be done. Always

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

 

start with minimum cooking times recommended.

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

9. Extreme care should be taken when cooking popcorn in

2. This oven was manufactured for household use only.

a microwave oven. Cook for minimum time as

3. This oven may be built into a wall cabinet, if desired.

 

 

recommended by manufacturer. Use the directions

This microwave oven is designed and approved for

 

 

suitable for the wattage of your microwave oven.

use only with a genuine Panasonic trim kit for Model

 

 

NEVER leave oven unattended when popping popcorn.

number listed in the operating instructions (page 21).

10.When heating food in plastic or paper containers,

Installation with any other trim kit may void the warranty.

 

 

check the oven frequently due to the possibility of

Circuits

 

Your microwave oven should be operated on a

 

ignition.

 

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

separate 10 A circuit from other appliances. Failure to

 

 

to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be

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

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 Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using the microwave ovenImportant Instructions Earthing InstructionsInstallation 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 Control Panels Auto Cook Pad pg Timer Pad pg Clock Pad pg Serving / Weight Pad pgNN-T774 NN-S754 Sensor Cook Pads pg More/Less Pad pgLet’s Start To Use Your Oven Operation Guide in the Display WindowPower Level Wattage Example of USE Set Cooking Time e.g minutesTo Set Clock To Use Child Safety LockEnter Time of Day To Use Timer Pad To Use as a Kitchen TimerTo Set Delay Start To Set Standing TimeSet Weight To DefrostNN-T774 NN-S784 / S754 NN-T794 / T784 / T704Defrosting Chart by setting Micro Power at P3 Defrosting Tips and TechniquesPreparation for Freezing Defrosting TechniqueSensor Cook To CookhUsing Sensor Cook except NN-S754 SMore/Less Pad NN-T774 / S784 Sensor Reheat except NN-S754NN-T794 / T784 / T704 Press Until the desired weight appears in the Display Window NO. of Taps Display Recommended Food WeightPress Desired Serving / Weight Pad Serving / WeightPress Auto Cook Pad Pad Food CategoryTo Use Recipe Prompting NN-T774 / S784 NN-S754By one tap Next instruction will start scrolling by two tapsTo Use Recipeh Prompting except NN-T794 / T784 / T704 Recipe Cook BookBefore Requesting Service These Things are NormalTechnical Specifications Before CleaningAfter Cleaning Care hof Your OvenWarranty Panasonic TechnicsFeature How to Operate Quick Guide to OperationFor NN-T794 / T784 / T704 For NN-S784 / T794 / T784 / T774 / T70410-12 13-1718-22 23-28Microwave Recipe Preparation and Techniques Food CharacteristicsTechniques for Preparation Covering 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 Reheating by Sensor Cook S 125 g 1.0 kgReheating by Auto Cook Å 850 kg To Operate PressReheating by Micro Power Frozen Pre-cooked Foods ReheatVolume Starting TemperatureLarge Volume Soups and Snacks HintsIngredients MethodTip Ingredients SoupLaksa Method SoupHint To Make CroutonsTo Reheat a Croissant Filling Corn & baconCooking 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 Cooking Whole Chicken by Sensor Cook SCooking Chicken Pieces by Sensor Cook S / Auto Cook ÅPoultry and Eggs Ingredients 500 gHoney 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 TimeCooking Curries by Sensor Cook S Auto Cook Å 250 g 750 g General Guide to Curries For Sensor Cook / Auto CookTo Operate for Auto Cook to Curries To Cook PappadumsTo Operate by Sensor Cook Cheese 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 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 TAPTo Reheat 2 Cups of Cooked Rice Cooking Pasta by Micro power Fresh Pasta 250 g 625 gDried Pasta 150 g 500 g APPROX. Time Amount To Cook Pasta Standing ContainerPrepare Pasta as above. Refer to Pasta directions on 250 g Penne Cups Boiling water ⁄2 cupTo 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 SSlices fruit loaf ⁄3 cup Sultanas ⁄4 cup Rum 70 g11⁄3 cups Milk 300 ml Cream Brown sugar Variations 100 g Butter Cup Sultanas Brown sugar Milk Egg, beaten CupsTo Soften Dried Fruit To Toast CoconutIcing Through Christmas Pudding Makes 24 x 8 cm loaf tin300 g Dark chocolate 400 g 250 g Mixed dried fruit 440 gTopping To prepare toppingCooking Fruit by Micro Power CakesSlices To Melt ChocolatePrecautions PreservingJars and Bottles Sterilizing JarsCooking Sauces SaucesTo Reheat Pouring Custard Beverages
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