Panasonic NN-ST641W manual Plastics, Metal, Jars and Bottles, Straw, Wicker and Wood

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Cookware and Utensils Guide (continued)

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 High 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.

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.

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.

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 Operating Instruction and Cook Book Space provided and retain this book as a permanent Table of Contents Important Instructions Safety InstructionsEarthing Instructions Circuits Installation and General InstructionsPlacement of Oven General UseCookware and Utensils Guide Microwaves and How They WorkStraw, Wicker and Wood PlasticsMetal Jars and BottlesFeature Diagram Auto Cook Pads pg Start Pad Turbo Defrost Pad Timer Pad Clock Pad Stop/Reset PadControl Panel Beep SoundLet’s Start To Use Your Oven Enter Time of Day To Use Child Safety LockTo Set Clock Press onceFor more than one stage cooking Micro PowerPower Level Wattage Example of USE Set Cooking TimeTo Defrost Set WeightMinutes per Defrosting Chart by setting Micro Power at DeforstDefrosting Tips and Techniques Preparation for FreezingSelect desired menu number To Cook Using Auto Reheat / Auto CookSelect desired Serving/Weight Recommended Food WeightIngredient Conversion Chart Stages SettingTo Set Standing Time To Use TimerTo Use as a Kitchen Timer To Set Delay StartThese Things are Normal Before Requesting ServiceTechnical Specifications Before CleaningAfter Cleaning Care of your Microwave OvenPanasonic Warranty Quick Guide to Operation Techniques for Preparation Timing Food Characteristics Size and QuantityLiquid Content Starting TemperatureStanding Time Microwave Recipe TechniquesTechniques for Preparation Covering BrowningConverting Recipes from Other Sources Menu Planning for Microwave CookingIncreasing & Decreasing Recipes Cooking for OneReheating by Auto Cook General rules for reheating foods by Micro PowerMinimun weight 250 g / Maximun weight 850 g ReheatReheating by Micro Power Frozen Pre-cooked Foods Volume Starting TemperatureLarge Volume Soups and Snacks Nuts and Bolts Chicken and Prawn LaksaZucchini Slice Nachos SupremeCooking Fish and Shellfish by Micro Power Directions for Cooking Fish and Shellfish by Micro PowerFish and Shellfish Salmon Steaks with Lime Butter Spiced Whole BreamSalmon Mornay Garlic PrawnsEggs Cooking Whole Poultry by Micro PowerCooking Poultry Pieces by Micro Power Cooking Poultry by Micro PowerPoultry and Eggs Roast Chicken Green Peppercorn ChickenBacon and EGG in a CUP Chicken CacciatoreChicken and Asparagus Risotto Apricot Nectar ChickenChicken SAN Choy BAU Chicken Rolls with Honey MustardMeat Cooking Tender Cuts of Meat using Micro PowerMeat Chart for Microwave Cooking Meat Power APPROX. Cooking TimeLamb Korma General Guide to Curries for Auto CookCooking Curries by Auto Cook Thai Beef CurryGoulash Beef BourguignonneItalian Beef Casserole with Polenta Dumplings French Onion Beef CasseroleChilli Beef Spaghetti Meat SauceBeef Stroganoff Chinese Beef and VegetablesVegetable Quantity Cooking Procedure Cooking Fresh Vegetables By Micro PowerApprox Legumes Cooking Frozen Vegetables By Micro PowerVegetable Quantity Cooking Procedure Cooking Time VegetablesVegetables Dried Beans or Peas by Micro PowerCooking Dried Beans and Peas by Micro Power Cooking Vegetables And Root Vegetables By Auto CookVegetables and Legumes Savoury Brussels Sprouts Thai Vegetable CurryCheesy Mashed Potatoes Tomato Vegetable CasseroleChickpea Salad with Coriander Dressing Cooking Legumes by Auto CookRED Coconut Dhal HummusNoodles Cooking Rice by Micro powerRice, Pasta Rice, Pasta and Noodles Fresh Pasta Cooking Pasta by Micro PowerDried Pasta Creamy Bacon Sauce Penne PuttanescaCreamy SUN-DRIED Tomato Penne Spaghetti with Chilli Tomato SauceSzechuan Salad Noodles Cooking Dried Noodles by Micro powerCooking Fresh Noodles by Auto Cook Teriyaki Tofu Vegetable NoodlesPacket Cake Cooking Cakes by Micro PowerCakes, Desserts and Slices Sultana CakeApricot Cobbler Chocolate Self Saucing PuddingApple Crumble Peach and Muesli CrumbleStirred Custard Cooking Fruit by Micro PowerSweet Berry Sauce Cinnamon Poached PearsSauces and Extras Preserving PrecautionsLemon Lime Cordial Basic White SauceGravy Cheese SauceF00039Y10QP PA0811-0
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