Panasonic NN-S784, NN-T704 manual Microwaves and How They Work, Cookware and Utensils Guide

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hMicrowaves and How They Work

Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves similar to those used by a radio, including AM, FM and CB. They are similar to a television where the radio waves are converted to a picture on the screen. However, microwaves are much shorter than radio waves; approximately twelve centimetres wave length. Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube (which is the heart of the microwave oven).

From the magnetron tube, microwave energy is transmitted to the oven cavity through a small plastic covered piece. The microwaves are converted to heat in the food. The microwaves enter from the outside of the food and travel through the food losing half of their power every two to three centimetres. Continued cooking to the centre occurs by conduction.

Although pacemakers used to be affected by microwaves (as well as by other radio waves), they are now shielded and are not bothered by these interferences. This allows people with pacemakers to sit calmly by their radio or television and cook with microwave ovens.

When microwaves come in contact with a substance, any one or combination of three things may occur. They can be:

1.REFLECTED

2.TRANSMITTED

3.ABSORBED

Reflection:

Metal substances REFLECT microwave energy and because there is no absorption, there is no heating. This is why the oven interior is either stainless steel or epoxy-coated steel. This ensures that the microwaves are kept inside the cavity and evenly distributed throughout the food with the help of the turntable.

Transmission:

Such substances as paper, glass and plastic TRANSMIT microwave energy and do not become hot except from food. Because these substances do not reflect or absorb microwave energy, they are ideal materials for microwave cooking containers.

Absorption:

Food contains moisture and will ABSORB microwave energy, which causes the moisture molecules within the food to vibrate at an incredible rate (2,450,000,000 times per second). Friction, created by the vibration, produces heat energy which is conducted throughout the food.

Cookware and Utensils Guide

It is important to use the correct container when cooking in a microwave oven. The following will help you make the right selection.

How to Test a Container for Safe Microwave Oven Use

TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a 1-cup glass measure with cool water and place it in the microwave oven alongside the empty container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at P10. If the container is microwave oven- safe (transparent to microwave energy), the container should remain comfortably cool, the water in glass measure should be hot. If the container is hot, it has absorbed some microwave energy and should NOT be used. This test cannot be used for plastic containers.

Paper Products and Freezer Wrap

Waxed paper, paper plates, cups and napkins should not be used for heating or cooking food. Freezer wrap should not be used as it is not heat resistant and may melt. Paper towel, greaseproof paper and bake paper may be safely used for short periods of time for covering or lining.

Glass, Ceramic and China

Heat-Resistant glass cookware is invaluable in microwave cooking. Many of these items are readily available in most homes: glass jugs, mixing bowls, loaf dishes, covered casseroles, oblong baking dishes, pie plates and round or square cake dishes. Examples of this type of cookware are Pyrex® and Corningware®.

Dinnerware can be used for microwave heating. Many brands of dinnerware are microwave safe. Check the care information for reference to microwave use for dinnerware and serving pieces. If dinnerware is marked ovenproof, it frequently is safe to use in the microwave oven. However, to be sure, check by conducting microwave dish test previously mentioned.

Several types of glassware and dinnerware are not recommended for use in the microwave oven. Do not use dishes with metallic trim or containers with metal parts. Do not use cups or mugs with glued on handles, as they may fall off with continued heating. Do not use delicate glassware. Although the glassware may be transparent to microwave energy the heat from the food may cause the glassware to crack.

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Contents Book Cook Operation Guide Table of Contents Read all instructions before using the microwave oven Safety InstructionsImportant Instructions Earthing InstructionsPlacement of Oven Installation and General InstructionsGeneral Use Food CircuitsCookware and Utensils Guide Microwaves and How They WorkPlastics Cookware and Utensil GuideJars and Bottles MetalFeature Diagram Control Panels Serving / Weight Pad pg Auto Cook Pad pg Timer Pad pg Clock Pad pgNN-T774 NN-S754 Sensor Cook Pads pg More/Less Pad pgOperation Guide in the Display Window Let’s Start To Use Your OvenSet Cooking Time e.g minutes Power Level Wattage Example of USEEnter Time of Day To Use Child Safety LockTo Set Clock To Use as a Kitchen Timer To Use Timer PadTo Set Delay Start To Set Standing TimeTo Defrost Set WeightNN-T774 NN-S784 / S754 NN-T794 / T784 / T704Defrosting Tips and Techniques Defrosting Chart by setting Micro Power at P3Preparation for Freezing Defrosting TechniqueMore/Less Pad To CookhUsing Sensor Cook except NN-S754 SSensor Cook NN-T794 / T784 / T704 Press Sensor Reheat except NN-S754NN-T774 / S784 NO. of Taps Display Recommended Food Weight Until the desired weight appears in the Display WindowServing / Weight Press Desired Serving / Weight PadPress Auto Cook Pad Pad Food CategoryNN-T774 / S784 NN-S754 To Use Recipe PromptingBy one tap Next instruction will start scrolling by two tapsRecipe Cook Book To Use Recipeh Prompting except NN-T794 / T784 / T704These Things are Normal Before Requesting ServiceBefore Cleaning Technical SpecificationsAfter Cleaning Care hof Your OvenPanasonic Technics WarrantyQuick Guide to Operation Feature How to OperateFor NN-S784 / T794 / T784 / T774 / T704 For NN-T794 / T784 / T70413-17 10-1218-22 23-28Techniques 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 SourcesReheating by Sensor Cook S 125 g 1.0 kg General rules for reheating foods by Micro PowerReheating by Auto Cook Å 850 kg To Operate PressReheat Reheating by Micro Power Frozen Pre-cooked FoodsLarge Volume Starting TemperatureVolume Hints Soups and SnacksIngredients MethodIngredients Soup TipLaksa Method SoupTo Make Croutons HintTo Reheat a Croissant Filling Corn & baconFish or Shellfish Amount Power APPROX. Cooking Time Cooking Fish and Shellfish by Micro PowerFish and Shellfish Directions for cooking fish by Sensor S / Auto Cook ÅNoise Bouillabaisse40 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 Poultry Pieces by Micro power Cooking Whole Poultry by Micro powerCooking Poultry by Micro power PoultryCooking Whole Chicken by Sensor Cook S Cooking Eggs by Micro PowerCooking Chicken Pieces by Sensor Cook S / Auto Cook ÅIngredients 500 g Poultry and EggsHoney Mustard Glaze Spicy Chicken Curry Cooked BBQ chickenCup Chicken stock ⁄4 cup Coconut cream Cooking Less-Tender Cuts of Meat using Micro power Cooking Tender Cuts of Meat using Micro powerCooking meat by Micro power Meat Power APPROX. Cooking TimeGeneral Guide to Curries For Sensor Cook / Auto Cook Cooking Curries by Sensor Cook S Auto Cook Å 250 g 750 gTo Operate for Auto Cook to Curries To Cook PappadumsTo Operate by Sensor Cook Method Meat Sauce Ingredients Meat Sauce 500 gCheese Sauce Beef stock cube 200 g Sliced mushrooms ⁄3 cup Sour cream 500 g Teaspoon 425 g CupCombined. Cook on P7 for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring On P7 for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir through sour creamVegetable Quantity Cooking Procedure Time Cooking Fresh Vegetables by Micro powerVegetables and Legumes ApproxVegetable Quantity Cooking Procedure Cooking Time Cooking Frozen Vegetables by Micro PowerLegumes VegetablesCooking Legumes by Sensor Cook S Auto Cook Å Cooking Dried Beans and Peas by Micro powerChickpea Salad with Coriander Dressing S Å Lentil Hot Pot SBacon rashers, chopped ⁄2 cup Grated cheese 750 g Peeled and sliced potatoes 250 ml Cream ⁄4 cup Milk500 g Cabbage, shredded Tablespoons Water Ardennis Style PotatoesTablespoon Butter 125 g Ham, finely chopped Salt and pepper Green onions, finely chopped250 g Brussels sprouts Tablespoons Butter 150 g Tablespoons ButterTeaspoon Dill or basil Sugar Tomato, dicedRice, Pasta and Noodles Cooking Rice by Micro powerCooking Rice by Sensor Cook S / Auto Cook Å APPROX. Time Amount To Cook Rice Standing TAPTo Reheat 2 Cups of Cooked Rice Fresh Pasta 250 g 625 g Cooking Pasta by Micro powerDried Pasta 150 g 500 g APPROX. Time Amount To Cook Pasta Standing ContainerTo cook by Sensor Cook/ Auto Cook 250 g Penne Cups Boiling water ⁄2 cupPrepare Pasta as above. Refer to Pasta directions on Pasta and Noodles Cooking Dried Noodles by Micro powerCooking Fresh Noodles by Sensor Cook S / Auto Cook Å APPROX. Time Amount To Cook Noodles Container BoilingTo cook Noodles by Sensor Cook / Auto Cook Cooking Desserts by Sensor Cook S Cakes, Desserts and Slices11⁄3 cups Milk 300 ml Cream Brown sugar ⁄3 cup Sultanas ⁄4 cup Rum 70 gSlices fruit loaf 100 g Butter Cup Sultanas Brown sugar Milk Egg, beaten Cups VariationsTo Soften Dried Fruit To Toast CoconutIcing Makes 24 x 8 cm loaf tin Through Christmas Pudding300 g Dark chocolate 400 g 250 g Mixed dried fruit 440 gTo prepare topping ToppingCakes Cooking Fruit by Micro PowerSlices To Melt ChocolatePreserving PrecautionsJars and Bottles Sterilizing JarsTo Reheat Pouring Custard SaucesCooking Sauces Beverages
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