Panasonic NN-C2000W Plastics, Browning Dishes, Metal, Jars and Bottles, Straw, Wicker, and Wood

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Cookware and Utensil Guide

Before Operation

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 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 time. 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 successfully used 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 manufacturers' 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.

Browning Dishes

NOTE: Browning dishes are no longer available. This information is supplied to assist people who already own a browning dish.

Browning dishes are used to sear chops, meat patties, steaks etc. A special coating on the bottom of the dish absorbs the microwave energy and becomes very hot. When foods are added to the dish, the result is a seared effect. Preheat the dish according to the manufacturers' directions. Add food to be seared and heat according to recipe or personal preference. Use pot holders to remove the dish from the Microwave Oven. Do not use the browning dish on or in a conventional stove.

Remember:

Food can be covered with a loose sheet of absorbent towel to prevent splattering.

Do not attempt to deep fry in the browning dish or microwave oven as you cannot control the temperature of the oil.

Metal

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

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

Aluminium foil can be used safely, if certain guidelines are followed, to prevent overcooking. Small pieces of foil are used to cover 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 on Microwave or Combination. Frozen dinner trays can be used on Microwave if the container is no deeper than 2 cm and is filled with food. They may be used on Convection.

Metal skewers can not be used on Microwave 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 or on Combination.

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.

Straw, Wicker, and Wood

Straw and wicker baskets may be used in the microwave oven for a short period 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 NN-C2000W Operating Guide and Cookbook Frenchs Forest NSW Table of Contents Safety Instructions Before Operation Installation and Earthing Instructions Food General InstructionsGeneral Use Microwaves and How They Work Cookware and Utensil GuidePlastics Browning DishesMetal Jars and BottlesCookware and Utensil Chart Microwave Grill Convection CombinationFeature Diagram Ceramic TrayFeature Diagram Control Panel Timer padRecipe Prompting padOven Accessories Select menu Set the weightCooking Modes Heating Source MicrowaveLet’s Start to Use Your Oven PlugQuick Guide to Operation To Use Child Safety Lock To CancelTo Set Clock Operation Guide on the ScreenTo Reheat / Defrost / Cook by Micro Power and Time Micro PowerPower Level Example of UseReheat by setting Power and Time -- Frozen Convenience Foods To Defrost Turbo DefrostDefrost by Setting Time Defrosting Chart by setting timePreparation for Freezing Defrosting TechniqueTo Cook on Grill Place a heatproof glass or ceramic dish underTo Cook on Convection Level ConvectionSelect Setting To Cook on Combination Convection & MicrowaveLevel Examples of Foods to Cook by Combination ModeCombination Foods Suitable Oven Micro Power Setting For best results, follow these recommendations To Reheat / Cook by Sensor Reheat / Auto MenuMore/Less pads Frozen Vegetables 125 g 1.0 kg Frozen Reheat 200 g 1.2 kgRoot Vegetables 125 g 1.0 kg Weight Cook Auto menu 10 To Cook by Auto MenuBeef Rare To set standing Time Chicken and Baked VegetablesTo Use Recipe Prompting TurnTo Use Quick Min. Pad RecipeBefore Requesting Service ALL These Things are NormalFood Characteristics Key to Symbols Used in RecipesMicrowave Recipe Preparation and Techniques Techniques for PreparationStanding Time CoveringBrowning Handy Hints and Tips How to Keep Everything Hot at The Same TimeMenu Planning for Microwave Cooking Everyday Basics Boiled EggScrambled Eggs Cheesy Ham OmeletteFried Eggs BaconTea CoffeeMuesli Boiled RiceGravy Cheese Sauce RVegetable Soup Baked CustardPopcorn Packet CakeSoups, Snacks and Starters Potato and Leek Soup Pumpkin Soup RPita Chips Crispy Focaccia Fingers GPotato and Corn Soup Crab and Corn SoupSpicy Tomato Soup Mini Quiches CTerrine de Pork Savoury French SticksNachos Supreme Nuts and BoltsQuiche Lorraine C MC FrankfurtersSpinach Quiche MC Roasted NutsLemon Pepper Chicken Wings Mini PizzaCheese Straws C PâtéLuncheon Egg Ring Spinach and Filo Pie CVegetable Bake G Fish and Shellfish Grilling Chart Food Grilling Setting Approximate Cooking Time in minFish and Shellfish Directions for Grilling Fish and ShellfishFish and Shellfish Chart for Microwave Cooking by Time Directions for Cooking Fish and Shellfish by MicrowaveSalmon Mornay G Sweet Scallop Stir FrySalmon Pâté Cheesy Lobster Mornay GLemon Pepper Fish R Thai Fish Cakes GSeafood Marinara Golden Wrapped Fish CBarbecue Fish Skewers G MarinadeOysters Kilpatrick G Smoked Fish aGingered Whole Fish R Garlic Prawns RCooking PoultryDirections for Cooking Whole Poultry by Microwave Directions for Grilling Chicken Pieces Chicken Grilling ChartGrill Setting Approximate Cooking Time Minutes Poultry Chart for Combination Cooking Directions for Cooking Poultry by CombinationPoultry Chart for Microwave Cooking by Time Directions for Cooking Poultry Pieces by MicrowavePepper Chicken Chicken Cacciatore RChicken and Potato Casserole Tarragon Chicken and Mushrooms MCItalian Chicken Casserole MC a Coq au VinChicken Rolls with Honey Mustard Chicken PieApricot Nectar Chicken MC R Chicken Curry RStuffed Roast Chicken MC a Roast Turkey MC aRoast Herb Chicken R MC Chinese Chicken Wings G Roast Honey Duck Orange Sauce MCPlum Glazed Quails Camembert Chicken MCHoney Sesame Drumsticks R Grilled Sweet Chilli and Lime Chicken GPeanut Satay G Soy Chicken and Vegetables RChicken Wings in Lemon Sauce G Warm Chicken SaladMethod To Cook by Microwave DressingMain Fare Meats Directions for Cooking Tender Cuts of Meat by MicrowaveMeat Chart for Microwave Cooking Poultry Power Approx. Cooking Time Minutes per 500 g BeefPork LambMeat Chart for Combination Cooking Combination Setting Cooking TimeDirections for Cooking Meats by Combination Combination CookingMeat Grilling Chart Directions for Grilling MeatLasagne Meat SauceRack of Lamb MC Seasoned Roast Lamb R MCLambs Fry and Bacon Lamb and Mushroom Kebabs GIrish Stew Lamb Chops with Spicy Sauce GGoulash Chilli BeefRoast Beef MC a Yorkshire Pudding CCurried Beef Loaf MC Corned BeefMini Meatballs G Beef StroganoffApricot Meatloaf Chinese Beef and Vegetables RBeef Roll with Spinach Spring Onion Stuffing Beef Bourguignonne MC aHerbed Beef and Mozzarella Roll-up MC C Pepper Pot Beef MC a RVeal and Pineapple Casserole MC a Tomato SauceVeal Paprika Italian Sausage and Pepper Casserole MCCrispy Spinach Stuffed Pork MC Barbecued Spare Ribs GVegetable Varieties Fresh VegetablesFrozen Vegetables Dried Beans or PeasFresh Vegetables Chart for Time Cooking Creamed Spinach a Broccoli and Cheese SauceFanned Potatoes C Savoury Brussels Sprouts aFrittata Stuffed TomatoesTomato Vegetable Casserole R Vegetable Curry RCheese and Ham Filled Potatoes a R Cheesy Mashed PotatoesDuchess Potatoes G Mini Baked Potatoes R GSaute Mushrooms Honey Glazed Carrots aPotato Casserole MC G R Tomato and OnionStuffed Capsicum Peppers Corn on the Cob aCurried Creamy Beans Minted Peas aRice, Pasta and Cereal Directions for Cooking Rice and Other Grains by MicrowaveDirections for Cooking Pasta by Microwave Directions for Cooking Hot Cereal by MicrowaveFragrant Coconut Rice R Macaroni and CheeseApprox. Time to Container Amount Boiling Water High Uncovered MinutesChicken Risotto Seasoned Rice RPaella Creamy Bacon Sauce Rice SaladSpaghetti Meat Sauce R Salad dressingPasta Salad a Pesto and Egg NoodlesCakes, Muffins and Biscuits Caramel Banana Cake C aQuick Mix Chocolate Cake Vanilla Poppy seed Cake CMocha Carrot Cake MC Chocolate and Coffee TrufflesRich Fruit Cake C Chocolate Fudge RBanana and Pecan Muffins C Blueberry Muffins C RApricot Pecan Muffins C Apple Spice Muffins CLace Biscuits C Anzac Biscuits CChocolate Chip Cookies C Cinnamon Crisps CSlices, Desserts and Pastries Apple SliceChocolate Brownies C a MC R Apricot Honey Slice RCaramel Coconut Slice a MC Muesli SliceLemon Coconut Meringue Slice a MC Honey Almond BrowniesSpeedy Chocolate Bit Slice C MC a R Honey Oaty Slice MC aPeanut and Sultana Slice MC a Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake MCApricot Cheesecake C Zesty CheesecakeHoneycomb Cheesecake Lemon and Pineapple CheesecakeStrawberry Mousse Christmas PuddingButterscotch Pudding a C Pavlova C Baked Alaska Surprise CChocolate Souffle C Lemon Meringue Pie C Scones CApple Pie Peach Crumble R MCMicro Made Extras Mushroom Sauce Chinese Sweet & Sour SauceMint Sauce Hollandaise SauceStrawberry Jam Sweet Apricot JamRhubarb and Berry Jam Orange MarmaladePeach Butter Mango ChutneyLemon Butter Passionfruit ButterCare of Your Microwave Oven
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