Panasonic NN-S781, NN-T791, NN-S761 manual Covering, Browning, Standing Time, Rice Pasta

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Microwave Recipe Preparation

Covering

Covering food minimizes the microwave cooking time.

Because microwave cooking is done with time and not direct heat, the rate of evaporation cannot be easily controlled. However, this can be corrected by using different materials to cover dishes. Plastic wrap is the best substitute for a lid as it creates a tighter seal and so it retains more heat and steam. Wax paper and paper towels hold the heat in but not the steam. These materials also prevent splattering. Use a paper towel, wax paper or no cover when steam is not needed for tenderizing.

Browning

Meats and poultry, when cooked longer than 10 to 15 minutes, will brown from their own fat. Foods cooked for shorter periods of time can be aided with the help of a browning sauce, worcestershire sauce or soy sauce. Simply brush one of these sauces over meat or poultry before cooking. Baked goods do not need long cooking times and therefore, do not brown. When cakes or cupcakes are iced, no one will notice the visual difference. For cakes or cupcakes, brown sugar can be used in the recipe in place of caster sugar or the surface can be sprinkled with dark spices before baking.

Standing Time

The moisture molecules continue to vibrate in the food when the microwave oven has turned itself off. After all, the molecules were vibrating at 2,450,000,000 times per second during cooking. So cooking continues even after the food is no longer

being exposed to the microwaves whether in or outside your microwave oven.

Standing time refers to the time it takes (after the microwave time is completed) to allow the interior of the food to finish cooking.

The amount of standing time varies with the size and density of the food. In meat cookery, the internal temperature will rise between 5°C and 10°C if allowed to stand covered for ten to fifteen minutes. Casseroles and vegetables need shorter standing time, but this time is necessary to allow foods to complete cooking in the centre without overcooking on the edges.

The power level used in microwave cooking also determines the standing time. For example, when using a lower power level the standing time is shorter because of a lower concentration of heat in the food. Foods should always be kept covered while standing in order to retain the heat. If a longer standing time is required (while you cook another food to serve with the first, for instance), cover with aluminum foil.

and Techniques

Converting Your Favourite Conventional

Recipes for Microwave Cooking

When adapting conventional recipes for microwave cooking, reduce the conventional cooking time by one quarter to one third.

e.g. A chicken which takes 1 hour to cook in a moderate oven will take 15 to 20 minutes on P7 Power in your microwave oven.

Use similar microwave recipes to help you adapt conventional recipes. Remember, it is always best to undercook a recipe and then add an extra minute or two to finish it off.

Here are some other tips that may help:

•Reduce liquids in a conventional recipe by one half

to two thirds, e.g. 1cup (250 ml) should be reduced to 1⁄2 cup (125 ml).

•Add more thickening such as flour or cornflour to sauces and gravies if you do not reduce the liquid.

•Reduce seasonings slightly in a recipe where

ingredients do not have time to simmer by microwave.

•Do not salt meats, poultry or vegetables before cooking; otherwise, they will toughen and dry out.

•If one ingredient takes longer to cook than the others, pre-cook it in the microwave oven first. Onion, celery and potato are examples.

•If meat or vegetables are not being browned before cooking, omit any oil or fat that would have been used for browning.

•Reduce leavening agents for cakes by one quarter and increase liquids by one quarter.

•Biscuits require a stiff dough. Increase flour by about 20 percent. Substitute brown sugar for white sugar and use biscuit recipes that have dark spices or require icing. Because of the short cooking time, biscuits don’t have time to brown. Chill dough for half an hour before baking. This produces a crisper biscuit. Bake biscuits on a glass tray lined with greaseproof paper.

•Since microwaves penetrate foods about two centimetres from the top, bottom and sides, mixtures in round shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive more energy and may overcook.

•Items with a lot of water, such as rice and pasta, cook in about the same time as they would on a

conventional stove. (Refer to

Rice

and

Pasta

chapter.)

 

 

 

 

Select recipes that convert easily to microwave

 

 

 

cooking such as casseroles, stews, baked chicken,

 

 

fish and vegetable dishes. The results from foods

 

 

 

such as grilled meats, cooked souffles or two-crust

 

 

 

pies could be less than satisfactory. Never

 

 

 

attempt to

deep fry in your microwave oven.

 

 

 

 

Cooking Guide

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Contents Microwave Oven Customer Care Centre French Forest NSWModel Number Serial NumberTable of Contents Important Instructions Safety InstructionsEarthing Instructions Inspection for DAMAGE.A microwave ovenPlacement of Oven Installation and General InstructionsGeneral Use CircuitsReflection How to Test a Container for Safe Microwave Oven UsePaper Products and Freezer Wrap Glass, Ceramic and ChinaBrowning Dishes PlasticsMetal Jars and BottlesDoor Safety Lock System Roller Ring Feature DiagramGlass Tray External Air Vents Oven Window with Vapor Barrier FilmControl Panels NN-S761 Start PadNN-S751 Restart ovenOperation Guide in the Display Window Let’s Start To Use Your OvenTo Set Clock To Use Child Safety LockPress Enter Time of DayTo Use as a Kitchen Timer To Use Timer PadTo Set Delay Start To Set Standing TimeMicro Power Micro Power and TimeNN-S781 NN-S761 PressTo Reheat by Micro Power and Time To Defrost Set WeightDefrosting Tips and Techniques Defrosting Chart by setting Micro Power at P3Preparation for Freezing Defrosting TechniquePad Serving / WeightNN-S751 Root Vegetables 180 g 500 g Auto Reheat 850 gRice1 cup Frozen Reheat-Plated Meals 250 g 850 gFresh Pasta 150 g 500 g Dried Pasta 150 g 500 gMeat Sauce 250 g 1000 g Fish 120 g 500 gCategory appears in the display window Select CategorySensor Cook If desired, press Sensor ReheatNN-T791/NN-S781/NN-S761 Sensor Reheat-Reheat 1.0 kg All ModelsFoods should be completely frozen Cover foods securely with plastic wrap or a fitted lidVegetables Steamed Vegetables 1.0 kg All Models Fish 120 g 1.0 kg All ModelsWhite Rice 200 g 500 g All Models Root Vegetables 1.0 kg All modelsLamb 1.0 kg 2.5 kg Beef 1.0 kg 2.0 kgChicken Pieces 1.5 kg All Models NN-T791/NN-S781/NN-S761 Slow Cook 500 g 2.0 kgRecipe To Use Recipe PromptingNN-T791 NN-S781 NN-S761 To Use Recipe PromptingTechniques for Preparation Food CharacteristicsKey to Symbols Used In Recipes Browning CoveringStanding Time Rice PastaIncreasing & Decreasing Recipes Menu Planning for Microwave CookingCooking for One Converting Recipes from Other SourcesIngredients Everyday BasicsMethod HintTo Toast Coconut To Reheat Filtered CoffeeTo Reheat a Croissant To Reheat Pouring Custard To cook by Sensor CookTo Reheat 2 Cups of Cooked Rice To Heat Baby Food VariationsCurry powder Pepper Onion, diced Cups Chicken stockPlace butter and mushrooms in 2-litre casserole Onion, finely choppedTo Make Croutons 80 g Butter Cup Chilli salsa 200 g Packet corn chips Grated cheeseCurry powder Worcestershire sauceTeaspoon Mixed dried herbs ⁄2 cup Chopped salami 50 gPlace pita bread onto dinner plate. Spread each Eggs, separatedDirections for Cooking Fish and Shellfish by Microwave Fish and ShellfishFresh mussels BouillabaisseLeek, sliced Clove garlic, crushedSquid, cleaned and sliced 500 g Whole fish, cleaned and scaled Bream or SnapperMelted butter, divided Spring onions, slicedPoultry Power Temperature Poultry Chart for Microwave Cooking by TimePoultry Directions for Cooking Poultry Pieces by MicrowaveHoney Mustard Glaze Soup LaksaMethod Laksa To serve⁄4 cup Lemon juice CornflourThen Start Seeded mustard200 ml Main Fare Meats Meat Chart for Microwave CookingDirections for Cooking Tender Cuts of Meat by Microwave APPROX. Cooking TimePrepare as above. Cover with plastic wrap Press 500 g Lamb, diced Onion, chopped Clove garlic, crushedThai green curry paste Shredded fresh basil600ml Hot chicken stock 150g Garam masala Teaspoon Dried thyme CupServe 750 g LiverBeef stock powder 500 g Lamb mince Onion, chopped450 g Potatoes, peeled and finely diced Cups Water Steamed riceCheese Sauce Method Meat SauceDried Beans and Peas Chart for Microwave Cooking Frozen Vegetables Chart for Microwave CookingVegetable Varieties Directions for Cooking VegetablesOn P10 Fresh Vegetables Chart for Time CookingVegetable Quantity Cooking Procedure Time Press Root Vegetables , then Start ⁄2 cup Tomato purée Teaspoon 200 g Zucchini, sliced Capsicum, sliced Onion, sliced250 g Brussels sprouts Butter 150 gPeel and thinly slice carrots. Combine all ingredients 500 g Carrots approximatelyButter Salt and pepper Fresh basil, chopped200 g Sliced snow peas Sliced carrots Sliced zucchini Cup Sour cream ⁄4 cup MilkTomatoes large Finely chopped parsleyDirections for Cooking Pasta by Microwave Rice, Pasta and CerealDirections for Cooking Hot Cereal by Microwave APPROX. Time Amount500 g Mussels ⁄4 cup Water Serves 6 toCups Long grain rice Cups Hot chicken stock 11⁄2 cupsCup Milk 375 g Olive oil CupsPrecooked lasagne sheets Teaspoon TurmericSauce To Melt Chocolate Cakes, Desserts and SlicesIcing To Blanch Nuts Custard FillingFlour, sifted ⁄2 cup Brandy 250 Butter Brown sugar EggsCanned apples Christmas PuddingTo Soften Dried Fruit ToppingTo prepare topping 300 Chocolate pieces Oatmeal Cookies400 g Condensed milk Chopped peanutsSteamed Hand Towels Micro-made ExtrasMakes 1 cup 250 ml Stirred Custard⁄ 2 cup Lemon juice Lemon rindCondensed milk ⁄4 cup Brown sugar Flour 11⁄2 cup Milk Grated cheeseCombine condensed milk, brown sugar and golden Cream and stir until combined. Serve over ice creamCooking Sauces Beverages BeefBiscuits CakesNoodles LambPork PotatoPudding PreservesSauce SoupsBefore Requesting Service Care of your Microwave Oven Before CleaningFor ALL Models Quick Guide to OperationTo Reheat using Sensor Reheat To Cook usingTo Reheat using To use Turbo Defrost PadF00035B00QP OA0501-0

NN-S781, NN-S761, NN-T791 specifications

The Panasonic NN-S761, NN-T791, and NN-S781 are standout models in the world of microwaves, each delivering impressive performance and innovative features tailored to meet diverse culinary needs.

Starting with the Panasonic NN-S761, this microwave utilizes inverter technology, which takes cooking to a new level by providing consistent heat at any power level. This ensures that food is evenly cooked or heated throughout, eliminating cold spots often seen in traditional microwaves. The NN-S761 features a spacious 2.2 cubic feet capacity, making it suitable for larger meals and family-sized portions. Its sleek design is complemented by an easy-to-read LCD display and a variety of pre-programmed settings that simplify the cooking process. The genius sensor adjusts cooking times and power levels automatically, optimizing results. Additionally, the keep-warm feature maintains food temperature until you’re ready to serve.

Next, the Panasonic NN-T791 brings a blend of advanced technology and user-friendly design. With a 2.0 cubic feet capacity, this model also boasts inverter technology, which allows for precise cooking with less disruption in temperature. The NN-T791 is equipped with a one-touch sensor cook option that caters to common foods like rice, vegetables, and other staples, making meal preparation incredibly convenient. Its built-in smart cooking features ensure that dishes come out perfectly cooked every time. The microwave also stands out with easy-clean interior appliances, preventing stuck-on grime and making maintenance a breeze.

Lastly, the Panasonic NN-S781 is another excellent option, particularly for those focused on versatility. It offers a compact design with a 1.2 cubic feet capacity, ideal for smaller kitchens or spaces. This model includes multiple cooking options, including auto defrost and a variety of reheating settings. The NN-S781 also implements inverter technology, ensuring smooth cooking cycles and superior results, whether you’re steaming vegetables or reheating leftovers. The quick 30-second option is particularly handy for those quick tasks when you need to heat something fast without navigating through numerous buttons.

In conclusion, whether you choose the NN-S761, NN-T791, or NN-S781, Panasonic provides high-quality microwaves that incorporate advanced inverter technology, user-friendly features, and efficient designs. Each model ensures consistently delicious results, making mealtime easier and more enjoyable for families and individuals alike. Panasonic continues to be a trusted name in kitchen appliances, consistently adding innovation that suits any cooking style or requirement.
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