Panasonic NN-T704, NN-S784 manual Cookware and Utensil Guide, Plastics, Jars and Bottles, Metal

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Plastics

Plastic dishes, cups and some freezer containers should be used with care in a microwave oven. Choose plastic containers carefully, as some plastic containers may become soft, melt and may scorch. The majority of plastic dishes, even those designed for use in the microwave oven, are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat or sugar content, or for lengthy cooking times. Most microwave plastic dishes should not be used for longer than 3 to 5 minutes on P10 power. These dishes, although not suitable for extended cooking, may be used successfully for defrosting or for use on lower power levels.

Cooking Bags designed to withstand boiling, freezing, or conventional heating are microwave safe. Prepare bags according to manufacturer’s directions. When cooking by microwave, DO NOT use wire twist-ties to close bag. They can act as an antenna and cause arcing (sparks).

DO NOT COOK IN PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BAGS.

Plastic Wrap such as GLAD WRAP® can be used to cover dishes in most recipes. Over an extended heating time, some disfiguration of the wrap may occur. When removing plastic wrap “covers”, as well as any glass lid, be careful to remove it away from you to avoid steam burns.

Loosen plastic but let dish stand, covered.

Jars and Bottles

Jars and bottles can be used to warm food to serving temperature, if the lid is removed first. Cooking should not be done in these containers since most are not heat resistant and during extended heating times, heat from food would cause cracking or breaking.

Metal

Metal cookware or utensils, or those with metallic trim, should NOT be used in the microwave. Since microwave energy is reflected by metal, foods in metal containers will not cook evenly. There is also a possibility of “arcing.”

Although metal utensils should be avoided in microwave cooking, some metal can be helpful when used correctly.

Aluminum foil can be used safely, if certain guidelines are followed, to prevent overcooking. Small pieces of foil are used to shield areas such as chicken wings, tips of roasts, or other thin parts that cook before the rest of the recipe is finished. Make sure foil is attached securely and doesn’t touch sides of oven, otherwise arcing may occur. Foil lined containers, either cardboard or plastic, should NOT be used in the microwave oven as arcing could occur.

Metal twist-ties, either paper or plastic coated, should NOT be used in the microwave oven. Frozen dinner trays can be used in the microwave, if the container is no deeper than 2 cm and is filled with food. Metal skewers can not be used in microwave ovens as arcing may occur. Wooden skewers are readily available and give the same result.

Shells: Scalloped baking shells are best used during reheating and for short periods of cooking time only.

Thermometers are available for use in microwave ovens. DO NOT USE CONVENTIONAL MERCURY TYPE CANDY OR MEAT THERMOMETERS in food while cooking in the microwave oven.

Straw, Wicker and Wood

Straw and wicker baskets may be used in the microwave oven for short periods of time to warm rolls or bread. Large wooden utensils, such as bowls or cutting boards should NOT be used for prolonged heating as the microwave energy may cause the wood to become dry and brittle.

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Contents Book Cook Operation Guide Table of Contents Important Instructions Safety InstructionsRead all instructions before using the microwave oven Earthing InstructionsGeneral Use Food Installation and General InstructionsPlacement of Oven CircuitsMicrowaves and How They Work Cookware and Utensils GuideJars and Bottles Cookware and Utensil GuidePlastics MetalFeature Diagram Control Panels NN-T774 NN-S754 Auto Cook Pad pg Timer Pad pg Clock Pad pgServing / Weight Pad pg 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 Use Child Safety Lock To Set ClockEnter Time of Day To Set Delay Start To Use Timer PadTo Use as a Kitchen Timer To Set Standing TimeNN-T774 Set WeightTo Defrost NN-S784 / S754 NN-T794 / T784 / T704Preparation for Freezing Defrosting Chart by setting Micro Power at P3Defrosting Tips and Techniques Defrosting TechniqueTo CookhUsing Sensor Cook except NN-S754 S Sensor CookMore/Less Pad Sensor Reheat except NN-S754 NN-T774 / S784NN-T794 / T784 / T704 Press Until the desired weight appears in the Display Window NO. of Taps Display Recommended Food WeightPress Auto Cook Pad Press Desired Serving / Weight PadServing / Weight Pad Food CategoryBy one tap To Use Recipe PromptingNN-T774 / S784 NN-S754 Next instruction will start scrolling by two tapsTo Use Recipeh Prompting except NN-T794 / T784 / T704 Recipe Cook BookBefore Requesting Service These Things are NormalAfter Cleaning Technical SpecificationsBefore Cleaning Care hof Your OvenWarranty Panasonic TechnicsFeature How to Operate Quick Guide to OperationFor NN-T794 / T784 / T704 For NN-S784 / T794 / T784 / T774 / T70418-22 10-1213-17 23-28Food Characteristics Microwave Recipe Preparation and TechniquesTechniques for Preparation Browning CoveringCovering food minimizes the microwave cooking time Standing TimeCooking for One Menu Planning for Microwave CookingIncreasing & Decreasing Recipes Converting Recipes from Other SourcesReheating by Auto Cook Å 850 kg General rules for reheating foods by Micro PowerReheating by Sensor Cook S 125 g 1.0 kg To Operate PressReheating by Micro Power Frozen Pre-cooked Foods ReheatStarting Temperature VolumeLarge Volume Ingredients Soups and SnacksHints MethodLaksa TipIngredients Soup Method SoupTo Reheat a Croissant HintTo Make Croutons Filling Corn & baconFish and Shellfish Cooking Fish and Shellfish by Micro PowerFish or Shellfish Amount Power APPROX. Cooking Time Directions for cooking fish by Sensor S / Auto Cook Å40 g Butter Onion, diced ⁄4 cup Flour Tablespoon BouillabaisseNoise ⁄2 teaspoon Pepper Prepared mustard 11⁄2 cups Milk 440 gTo cook by Sensor Cook / Auto Cook Cooking Poultry by Micro power Cooking Whole Poultry by Micro powerCooking Poultry Pieces by Micro power PoultryCooking Chicken Pieces by Cooking Eggs by Micro PowerCooking Whole Chicken by Sensor Cook S Sensor Cook S / Auto Cook ÅPoultry and Eggs Ingredients 500 gHoney Mustard Glaze Cooked BBQ chicken Cup Chicken stock ⁄4 cup Coconut creamSpicy Chicken Curry Cooking meat by Micro power Cooking Tender Cuts of Meat using Micro powerCooking Less-Tender Cuts of Meat using Micro power Meat Power APPROX. Cooking TimeTo Operate for Auto Cook to Curries Cooking Curries by Sensor Cook S Auto Cook Å 250 g 750 gGeneral Guide to Curries For Sensor Cook / Auto Cook To Cook PappadumsTo Operate by Sensor Cook Ingredients Meat Sauce 500 g Cheese SauceMethod Meat Sauce Combined. Cook on P7 for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring 500 g Teaspoon 425 g CupBeef stock cube 200 g Sliced mushrooms ⁄3 cup Sour cream On P7 for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir through sour creamVegetables and Legumes Cooking Fresh Vegetables by Micro powerVegetable Quantity Cooking Procedure Time ApproxLegumes Cooking Frozen Vegetables by Micro PowerVegetable Quantity Cooking Procedure Cooking Time VegetablesChickpea Salad with Coriander Dressing S Å Cooking Dried Beans and Peas by Micro powerCooking Legumes by Sensor Cook S Auto Cook Å Lentil Hot Pot S750 g Peeled and sliced potatoes 250 ml Cream ⁄4 cup Milk Bacon rashers, chopped ⁄2 cup Grated cheeseTablespoon Butter 125 g Ham, finely chopped Salt and pepper Ardennis Style Potatoes500 g Cabbage, shredded Tablespoons Water Green onions, finely choppedTeaspoon Dill or basil Sugar Tablespoons Butter250 g Brussels sprouts Tablespoons Butter 150 g Tomato, dicedCooking Rice by Sensor Cook S / Auto Cook Å Cooking Rice by Micro powerRice, Pasta and Noodles APPROX. Time Amount To Cook Rice Standing TAPTo Reheat 2 Cups of Cooked Rice Dried Pasta 150 g 500 g Cooking Pasta by Micro powerFresh Pasta 250 g 625 g APPROX. Time Amount To Cook Pasta Standing Container250 g Penne Cups Boiling water ⁄2 cup Prepare Pasta as above. Refer to Pasta directions onTo cook by Sensor Cook/ Auto Cook Cooking Fresh Noodles by Sensor Cook S / Auto Cook Å Cooking Dried Noodles by Micro powerPasta and Noodles APPROX. Time Amount To Cook Noodles Container BoilingTo cook Noodles by Sensor Cook / Auto Cook Cakes, Desserts and Slices Cooking Desserts by Sensor Cook S⁄3 cup Sultanas ⁄4 cup Rum 70 g Slices fruit loaf11⁄3 cups Milk 300 ml Cream Brown sugar To Soften Dried Fruit Variations100 g Butter Cup Sultanas Brown sugar Milk Egg, beaten Cups To Toast CoconutIcing 300 g Dark chocolate 400 g Through Christmas PuddingMakes 24 x 8 cm loaf tin 250 g Mixed dried fruit 440 gTopping To prepare toppingSlices Cooking Fruit by Micro PowerCakes To Melt ChocolateJars and Bottles PrecautionsPreserving Sterilizing JarsSauces Cooking SaucesTo Reheat Pouring Custard Beverages
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