Panasonic NN-C2000W manual Microwaves and How They Work, Cookware and Utensil Guide

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Microwaves 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.

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. The microwaves are converted to heat in the food. The microwaves enter from the outside of the food and travel through the food. 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 the microwaves come in contact with a substance, any one or a combination of three things may occur. They can be:

1.REFLECTED

2.TRANSMITTED

3.ABSORBED

Reflection

Metal substances REFLECT microwave energy because there is no absorption and there is no heating. This is why the oven interior is either stainless steel or paint-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 vibration, produces heat energy which is conducted throughout the food.

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Cookware and Utensil Guide

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

How to Test a Container for Safe Microwave Oven Use

Fill a 1-cup glass measure with water and place it in the microwave oven along with the container to be tested; heat one minute on HIGH. If the container is microwave oven safe, it should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container becomes very 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 by Convection, Combination and Grill. Freezer wrap should not be used as it is not heat resistant and may melt. Paper towels, 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 a microwave dish test.

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 NN-C2000W Operating Guide and Cookbook Frenchs Forest NSW Table of Contents Before Operation Safety InstructionsInstallation and Earthing Instructions General Use General InstructionsFood Cookware and Utensil Guide Microwaves and How They WorkJars and Bottles PlasticsBrowning Dishes MetalMicrowave Grill Convection Combination Cookware and Utensil ChartCeramic Tray Feature DiagramPrompting pad Feature Diagram Control PanelTimer pad RecipeMicrowave Oven AccessoriesSelect menu Set the weight Cooking Modes Heating SourcePlug Let’s Start to Use Your OvenQuick Guide to Operation Operation Guide on the Screen To Use Child Safety LockTo Cancel To Set ClockExample of Use To Reheat / Defrost / Cook by Micro Power and TimeMicro Power Power LevelReheat by setting Power and Time -- Frozen Convenience Foods Turbo Defrost To DefrostDefrosting Technique Defrost by Setting TimeDefrosting Chart by setting time Preparation for FreezingPlace a heatproof glass or ceramic dish under To Cook on GrillLevel Convection To Cook on ConvectionTo Cook on Combination Convection & Microwave Select SettingCombination Foods Suitable Oven Micro Power Setting Examples of Foods to Cook by Combination ModeLevel More/Less pads To Reheat / Cook by Sensor Reheat / Auto MenuFor best results, follow these recommendations Root Vegetables 125 g 1.0 kg Frozen Reheat 200 g 1.2 kgFrozen Vegetables 125 g 1.0 kg To Cook by Auto Menu Weight Cook Auto menu 10Beef Rare Chicken and Baked Vegetables To set standing TimeTurn To Use Recipe PromptingRecipe To Use Quick Min. PadALL These Things are Normal Before Requesting ServiceTechniques for Preparation Food CharacteristicsKey to Symbols Used in Recipes Microwave Recipe Preparation and TechniquesBrowning CoveringStanding Time Menu Planning for Microwave Cooking How to Keep Everything Hot at The Same TimeHandy Hints and Tips Cheesy Ham Omelette Everyday BasicsBoiled Egg Scrambled EggsCoffee Fried EggsBacon TeaCheese Sauce R MuesliBoiled Rice GravyPacket Cake Vegetable SoupBaked Custard PopcornSoups, Snacks and Starters Crispy Focaccia Fingers G Potato and Leek SoupPumpkin Soup R Pita ChipsMini Quiches C Potato and Corn SoupCrab and Corn Soup Spicy Tomato SoupNuts and Bolts Terrine de PorkSavoury French Sticks Nachos SupremeRoasted Nuts Quiche Lorraine C MCFrankfurters Spinach Quiche MCPâté Lemon Pepper Chicken WingsMini Pizza Cheese Straws CVegetable Bake G Spinach and Filo Pie CLuncheon Egg Ring Directions for Grilling Fish and Shellfish Fish and Shellfish Grilling ChartFood Grilling Setting Approximate Cooking Time in min Fish and ShellfishSweet Scallop Stir Fry Fish and Shellfish Chart for Microwave Cooking by TimeDirections for Cooking Fish and Shellfish by Microwave Salmon Mornay GThai Fish Cakes G Salmon PâtéCheesy Lobster Mornay G Lemon Pepper Fish RMarinade Seafood MarinaraGolden Wrapped Fish C Barbecue Fish Skewers GGarlic Prawns R Oysters Kilpatrick GSmoked Fish a Gingered Whole Fish RDirections for Cooking Whole Poultry by Microwave PoultryCooking Grill Setting Approximate Cooking Time Minutes Chicken Grilling ChartDirections for Grilling Chicken Pieces Directions for Cooking Poultry by Combination Poultry Chart for Combination CookingChicken Cacciatore R Poultry Chart for Microwave Cooking by TimeDirections for Cooking Poultry Pieces by Microwave Pepper ChickenCoq au Vin Chicken and Potato CasseroleTarragon Chicken and Mushrooms MC Italian Chicken Casserole MC aChicken Curry R Chicken Rolls with Honey MustardChicken Pie Apricot Nectar Chicken MC RRoast Herb Chicken R MC Roast Turkey MC aStuffed Roast Chicken MC a Camembert Chicken MC Chinese Chicken Wings GRoast Honey Duck Orange Sauce MC Plum Glazed QuailsSoy Chicken and Vegetables R Honey Sesame Drumsticks RGrilled Sweet Chilli and Lime Chicken G Peanut Satay GDressing Chicken Wings in Lemon Sauce GWarm Chicken Salad Method To Cook by MicrowaveDirections for Cooking Tender Cuts of Meat by Microwave Main Fare MeatsLamb Meat Chart for Microwave CookingPoultry Power Approx. Cooking Time Minutes per 500 g Beef PorkCombination Cooking Meat Chart for Combination CookingCombination Setting Cooking Time Directions for Cooking Meats by CombinationMeat Sauce Meat Grilling ChartDirections for Grilling Meat LasagneLamb and Mushroom Kebabs G Rack of Lamb MCSeasoned Roast Lamb R MC Lambs Fry and BaconChilli Beef Irish StewLamb Chops with Spicy Sauce G GoulashCorned Beef Roast Beef MC aYorkshire Pudding C Curried Beef Loaf MCChinese Beef and Vegetables R Mini Meatballs GBeef Stroganoff Apricot MeatloafBeef Bourguignonne MC a Beef Roll with Spinach Spring Onion StuffingTomato Sauce Herbed Beef and Mozzarella Roll-up MC CPepper Pot Beef MC a R Veal and Pineapple Casserole MC aBarbecued Spare Ribs G Veal PaprikaItalian Sausage and Pepper Casserole MC Crispy Spinach Stuffed Pork MCDried Beans or Peas Vegetable VarietiesFresh Vegetables Frozen VegetablesFresh Vegetables Chart for Time Cooking Savoury Brussels Sprouts a Creamed Spinach aBroccoli and Cheese Sauce Fanned Potatoes CVegetable Curry R FrittataStuffed Tomatoes Tomato Vegetable Casserole RMini Baked Potatoes R G Cheese and Ham Filled Potatoes a RCheesy Mashed Potatoes Duchess Potatoes GTomato and Onion Saute MushroomsHoney Glazed Carrots a Potato Casserole MC G RMinted Peas a Stuffed Capsicum PeppersCorn on the Cob a Curried Creamy BeansDirections for Cooking Hot Cereal by Microwave Rice, Pasta and CerealDirections for Cooking Rice and Other Grains by Microwave Directions for Cooking Pasta by MicrowaveBoiling Water High Uncovered Minutes Fragrant Coconut Rice RMacaroni and Cheese Approx. Time to Container AmountPaella Seasoned Rice RChicken Risotto Salad dressing Creamy Bacon SauceRice Salad Spaghetti Meat Sauce RPesto and Egg Noodles Pasta Salad aVanilla Poppy seed Cake C Cakes, Muffins and BiscuitsCaramel Banana Cake C a Quick Mix Chocolate CakeChocolate Fudge R Mocha Carrot Cake MCChocolate and Coffee Truffles Rich Fruit Cake CApple Spice Muffins C Banana and Pecan Muffins CBlueberry Muffins C R Apricot Pecan Muffins CCinnamon Crisps C Lace Biscuits CAnzac Biscuits C Chocolate Chip Cookies CApricot Honey Slice R Slices, Desserts and PastriesApple Slice Chocolate Brownies C a MC RHoney Almond Brownies Caramel Coconut Slice a MCMuesli Slice Lemon Coconut Meringue Slice a MCChocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake MC Speedy Chocolate Bit Slice C MC a RHoney Oaty Slice MC a Peanut and Sultana Slice MC aLemon and Pineapple Cheesecake Apricot Cheesecake CZesty Cheesecake Honeycomb CheesecakeButterscotch Pudding a C Christmas PuddingStrawberry Mousse Chocolate Souffle C Baked Alaska Surprise CPavlova C Peach Crumble R MC Lemon Meringue Pie CScones C Apple PieMicro Made Extras Hollandaise Sauce Mushroom SauceChinese Sweet & Sour Sauce Mint SauceOrange Marmalade Strawberry JamSweet Apricot Jam Rhubarb and Berry JamPassionfruit Butter Peach ButterMango Chutney Lemon ButterCare of Your Microwave Oven

NN-C2000W specifications

The Panasonic NN-C2000W is an advanced microwave oven that exemplifies the perfect blend of technology, versatility, and user-friendliness. Designed to meet the demands of modern kitchens, this countertop microwave features a sleek and attractive design that fits seamlessly into any kitchen decor. Its 2.2 cubic feet capacity offers ample space for cooking large meals, making it ideal for families or anyone who enjoys entertaining guests.

One of the standout features of the NN-C2000W is its Inverter Technology. Unlike traditional microwave ovens that use a pulsing mechanism to control power levels, Inverter Technology delivers a steady stream of cooking power. This ensures that food is cooked evenly and retains its moisture, enhancing the overall texture and flavor of dishes. Whether you are defrosting meat, reheating leftovers, or preparing a gourmet meal, this technology guarantees consistent results.

In addition to its innovative cooking technology, the NN-C2000W is equipped with a range of pre-programmed cooking options. These one-touch settings simplify meal preparation by allowing users to select the appropriate cooking function without guesswork. With options for various types of food including popcorn, baked potatoes, and more, cooking has never been more straightforward.

The microwave also features a combination cooking option that engages both microwave and convection heating, expanding the culinary possibilities. This feature allows for baking, roasting, and browning foods, offering the flexibility of traditional oven cooking while harnessing the quickness of a microwave.

With a powerful 1250 watts of cooking power, the NN-C2000W heats food rapidly, significantly reducing cooking times. Additionally, the oven incorporates a child safety lock, ensuring peace of mind for families with young children, and a user-friendly control panel that is easy to navigate.

The NN-C2000W is designed with an easy-to-clean interior and a durable turntable, making maintenance a breeze. Its stylish appearance, advanced cooking technologies, and robust features make the Panasonic NN-C2000W a worthy addition to any kitchen, offering convenience and impressive cooking capabilities for everyday use. Whether you are a novice in the kitchen or a seasoned chef, this microwave oven caters to all cooking needs with efficiency and style.
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