Operating Instructions and Cookbook Steam Combination Oven Model No.
Important notice 1000 W E The IEC (60705) power output (Watts) The heating category for small packs of food Microwave symbol Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven. Your oven is rated 1000 Watts (IEC). When using other cookbooks remember to adjust cooking times accordingly. The symbol indicates the heating category for your oven when cooking or reheating convenience foods. Your oven is rated ‘E’, which is very efficient.
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic appliance. Contents Safety instructions ............................... 2-6 Grilling ............................................. 33-34 Disposal of waste products......................7 Panacrunch ...........................................35 Important safety instructions................ 8-9 Oven cooking................................... 36-38 Before using your oven..........................10 Steam cooking .................................
Operating Instructions Safety instructions Important safety instructions. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference.
Safety instructions Repairs person. should only be made by a qualified service Warning! Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. Warning! Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use. This oven is intended for Counter-top use only.
Safety instructions The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken. The temperature has to be checked before consumption to avoid burns. Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole hard-boiled eggs by microwave. Pressure may build up and the eggs may explode, even after the microwave heating has ended. Clean the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal areas regularly.
Safety instructions Do not use harsh, abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass. Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during grill, oven, steam, Panacrunch and combination modes, take care when opening or closing the door and when inserting or removing food and the accessory.
Safety instructions This combination oven is intended for heating food and beverages only. Take care when heating foods low in moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, biscuits and pastries. These can easily burn, dry out or catch fire if cooked too long. We do not recommend heating foods low in moisture such as popcorn or poppadoms.
Disposal of waste products Information on disposal for users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
Important safety instructions Read carefully and keep for future reference This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark mark or the BSI on the body of the fuse. If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover omitted.
Important safety instructions 1. In case of electronic failure, oven can only be turned off at wall socket. Warning! Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use. Ensure that children do not touch the hot outer casing after operation of the oven. 2.
Before using your oven Examine your oven 1. Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches, cracks in the door or any damage to the water tank. Notify dealer immediately if unit is damaged. DO NOT install if unit is damaged. Cord 3. If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Guarantee 2.
Care and cleaning of your oven Important It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is kept clean, and wiped out after each use. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of a surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. 1. Switch the oven off before cleaning and unplug at the socket if possible. 2. Keep the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal areas clean.
Maintenance of your oven Service 1. When your oven requires a service call your local Panasonic engineer (Customer Communications Centre on 0344 844 3899 can recommend an engineer). Warning! It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. Water tank 3.
Oven accessory The oven comes equipped with an accessory, the Square Panacrunch Pan. Always follow the directions given for use of the accessory. The accessory has a number of uses: 1. 2. 3. 4. It is recommended to use the pan in the upper shelf position on Steam 1, 2 or 3. For steaming larger food items, place the pan in the lower shelf position. During steaming, cooking juices collect in the watercourse of the pan. The pan can be used for grill in the upper shelf position for small flat items.
Parts of your oven Control panel Drip tray Front view Air vent exhaust Water tank Warning label Identification label Rear view Air inlet Drip tray 1. Before using the oven, the drip tray must be fitted as it collects excess water during cooking. The drip tray should be removed and cleaned on a regular basis. 2. Fit the drip tray by holding with both hands and clicking onto the front legs of the oven. 3. To remove the drip tray, hold with both hands and gently ease forward.
Parts of your oven Steam outlet Warning label Grill elements Menu label LED light Warning label Shelf positions Air vents Power supply cord Power supply plug Door hinges To prevent injury when opening or closing the door, keep fingers away from the door hinges. Inner Plate Bottom microwave feeding (refer to page 29) Door safety lock system. To prevent injury, do not insert finger, knife, spoon or other object into the latch hole. Oven window Door handle Pull the door handle downwards to open.
Important information Small quantities of food Take care when heating small quantities of food as these can easily burn, dry out or catch fire if cooked too long. Always set short cooking times and check the food frequently. Note Never operate the oven without food inside on microwave or combination mode involving microwave. Foods low in moisture Take care when heating foods low in moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, biscuits and pastries.
Important information Paper, plastic When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition. Do not use wire twist-ties with roasting bags when cooking mode includes microwave power as arcing will occur. Do not use recycled paper products, e.g. kitchen roll unless they say they are specifically designed for use in a microwave oven. These products contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires when used.
Microwaving principles Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and from manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and mobile phones. Microwave stirrer Oven cavity Base of the oven Important note The dish used to cook or reheat the food will get warm during cooking, as the heat conducts from the food.
Control panel 1 2 6 3 7 4 8 5 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Display window Steam (pages 39-40) Micro Power (page 29) Grill (pages 33-35) Oven (pages 36-38) Chaos defrost (pages 50-51) Auto steam programs (pages 52-53) Auto cook programs (pages 54-55) Panacrunch programs (pages 56-57) Time/Weight Dial System cleaning (pages 58) Timer/Clock Stop/Cancel: Before cooking: One touch clears your instructions. During cooking: One touch temporarily stops the cooking program.
General guidelines Standing time Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require a standing time (inside or outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting through the food. Jacket potatoes Wrap in aluminium foil once cooked by microwave only. Stand for 5 min. It is not necessary to stand jacket potatoes cooked in combination mode. Fish Stand for 2-3 minutes. Egg dishes Stand for 1-2 minutes. Precooked convenience food Stand for 2-3 minutes.
General guidelines Dish size Follow the dish sizes given in the recipes, as these affect the cooking and reheating times. A quantity of food spread in a bigger dish cooks and reheats more quickly Quantity Small quantities cook faster than large quantities, also small meals will reheat more quickly than large portions. Spacing Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced apart. Never pile foods on top of each other. Shape Even shapes cook evenly.
Quick check guide to cooking utensils Choosing the correct container is a very important factor in deciding the success or failure of your cooking. Testing dishes for suitability for microwave cooking only. When unsure that a cooking container is suitable for use in your microwave, check by the following test: 1. Fill a microwave safe measuring jug with 300 ml cold water. 2. Place it on the base of the oven along side the dish to be tested.
Containers to use Plastic Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use, but do not use for cooking foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that require long cooking times e.g. brown rice. Only use Tupperware® containers if they are designed for microwave use. Do not use Melamine. Never cook in margarine cartons or yoghurt pots, as these will melt with the heat from the food. If heatproof they can be used for Oven or Combination cooking. Do not use under the grill.
Cooking modes The diagrams shown below are examples of the accessories. It may vary depending on recipe/dish used. Further information can be found in the cookbook. Cooking modes MICROWAVE Uses Defrosting Reheating Melting: butter, chocolate, cheese. Cooking fish, vegetables, fruits, eggs. Preparing: stewed fruits, jam, sauces, custards, choux, pastry, caramel, meat, fish. Baking cakes without colour.
Combination cooking modes Cooking modes Uses Accessories to use Containers - Microwaveable and heatproof dishes placed directly on base of oven. - Microwaveable and heatproof dishes placed directly on base of oven. GRILL + MICROWAVE Grill + Microwave Cooking lasagne, meat, potatoes or vegetable gratins. No Preheating To use grill + microwave in Panacrunch mode, refer to page 24 STEAM + MICROWAVE Cooking fish, vegetables, chicken, rice, and potatoes.
Let’s start to use your oven 1 Plug in 2 Tap Timer/Clock twice to set clock Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to read your operating instructions. Set clock as a 24 hr clock. (See page 27 for details). 3 Tap Oven 4 Enter Time 5 Touch Start ( will appear in the display window with the oven temperature) (this procedure is to burn off the oil used for rust protection in the oven.) Tap Oven until 220 °C is in the display window. Remove all accessories from the oven.
Setting the clock When the oven is first plugged in “REFER TO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE” appears in display window. Tap Timer/Clock twice. “SET TIME’’ appears in the display window and the colon starts to blink. Enter the time by turning the Time/Weight dial.The time appears in the display and the colon blinks. e.g. 13:25 (24 hr clock). Touch Timer/Clock. The colon stops blinking. Time of day is now locked into the display. Note 1.
Operation guide setting To assist you in programming your oven, the following operation will appear in the display window. When you become familiar with your oven, the operation guide can be turned off. To turn off: Colon or time of day appears in the display window. Tap Timer/Clock four times. Display window To turn on: Colon or time of day appears in the display window. Tap Timer/Clock four times.
Microwave cooking and defrosting There are 6 different microwave power levels available. Do not place food directly on the base of the oven. Use your own dishes, plates or bowls covered with a lid or pierced cling film directly on the base of the oven. Touch Power Level Wattage Once High 1000 W Twice Defrost 270 W 3 Times Medium 600 W 4 Times Low 440 W 5 Times Simmer 300 W 6 Times Warm 100 W Tap Micro Power until the power you require appears in the display window.
Defrosting guidelines By selecting the defrost power level from the microwave power key and setting a time, you can defrost food in your microwave. The biggest problem is getting the inside defrosted before the outside starts to cook. For this reason a defrost program alternates between a defrost power and a standing time. The name for this type of defrost is cyclic. During the standing stages there is not any microwave power in the oven, although the light will remain on. Arrange food in a single layer.
Defrosting chart Select Defrost power. The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting. Food Weight Defrost Time Method Standing Time Meat Place in a suitable dish or on an 19-20 mins upturned saucer or use a rack. Turn 3-4 times. Beef/Lamb/ Pork Joint 700 g Beef/Lamb/ Pork Joint 1.
Defrosting chart Select Defrost power. The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting. Food Chicken Portions Weight Defrost Time 160 g (1) 6 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn. 15 mins 400 g (2) 9 mins 17 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.
Grilling The grill system on the oven gives fast efficient cooking for a wide variety of foods e.g. chops, sausages, steaks, toast, etc. There are 3 different grill settings available. Touch Power Level Wattage Once Grill 1 (High) 1200 W Twice Grill 2 (Medium) 850 W 3 Times Grill 3 (Low) 650 W 4 Times Panacrunch (See page 35) Tap Grill until the power you require appears in the display window. Select the cooking time by turning the Time/Weight dial. Maximum cooking time is 90 minutes.
Grilling Oven accessory to use When grilling fish, chops or small food items, the Square Panacrunch Pan should be placed in the upper shelf position. For larger food items, the Square Panacrunch Pan should be in the lower shelf position. Place food on Square Panacrunch Pan The Square Panacrunch Pan will allow fat and juices to drip into the Watercourse to reduce excess splatter and smoke when grilling. Most foods require turning halfway during cooking.
Panacrunch (Grilling) The Panacrunch ʻconceptʼ Some foods cooked by microwave can have soft and soggy crusts. Your Square Panacrunch Pan accessory will brown and crisp pizzas, frozen potato products, quiches, pies, breaded products. Your Panasonic Square Panacrunch Pan works by heating the pan by absorbing microwaves and heating the food by the Grill. The base of the pan absorbs the microwaves and transfers them into heat. Then the heat is conducted through the pan to the food.
Oven cooking Your combination oven can be used as an oven using the oven mode which uses top and bottom heat. For best results always place food in a preheated oven. When using oven mode, the Square Panacrunch Pan can be placed in the upper or lower shelf position. See individual guidelines on pages 37-38 for recommended use. Do not pre-heat on oven mode with the Square Panacrunch Pan in position. Tap Oven. The oven starts at 150 °C.
Oven cooking In oven mode, you can cook food directly on the Square Panacrunch Pan in the upper or lower shelf position. Or you can place your standard metal baking tins and ovenware on the Square Panacrunch Pan in the lower shelf position. Do not place tins and ovenware directly on the base of the oven in oven mode. Roasting meat: Square Panacrunch Pan in lower shelf position. Baking: Square Panacrunch Pan in lower shelf position. .
Oven cooking Guideline to oven temperatures For best results always place food in a preheated oven. Don’t forget that for ease of programming of the most commonly used temperatures, your oven will start at 150 °C and count up in 10 °C stages to 220 °C, then back to down to 40 °C then 100 °C. Food is generally cooked uncovered - unless it is stated in the instructions or recipe.
Steam cooking The oven can be programmed as a steamer to cook vegetables, fish, chicken and rice. There are 3 different steam settings available. Touch Power Level Temperature Once Steam 1 High Twice Steam 2 Medium 3 Times Steam 3 Low Tap Steam until the power you require appears in the display window. Select the cooking time turning the Time/Weight dial. Maximum cooking time is 30 minutes. Touch Start. The cooking program will start and the time in the display will count down. Note 1.
Steam cooking Guidelines for water tank Carefully remove the water tank from the oven. Remove the lid and fill with tap water (do not use mineral water). Replace the lid and position back in the oven. Ensure the lid is closed tightly and securely positioned, otherwise leakage may occur. It is recommended to clean the water tank in warm water once a week. Caution The Square Panacrunch Pan and surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven gloves. Guidelines 1.
Steam Shot This feature allows you to add steam during cooking (for 1, 2 or 3 minutes). There are 5 combinations that you can use steam shot:MICROWAVE GRILL OVEN GRILL + MICROWAVE PANACRUNCH Adding steam during cooking enhances the heat distribution and aids the rising process of breads, cakes and pastries. ( ) Set and operate the desired program. As required during operation, hold Steam for 2 seconds and 1 minute will be added.
Combination cooking with steam Steam can be used to cook foods simultaneously with microwave, grill or oven mode. This can often reduce traditional oven cooking times and keep the food moist. Oven accessories to use Steam + microwave Directly on the base of the oven in a microwaveable and heatproof dish. Oven or grill + steam Square Panacrunch Pan in upper or lower shelf position. Microwave Power low, simmer or warm can be set. or + Grill levels 1, 2 or 3 can be set.
Combination cooking with steam Note 1. Fill the water tank before using the steam function. 2. The maximum time for cooking in this mode is 30 minutes. If required to cook for longer than this time, re-fill the water tank and repeat the above operation for the remaining time. 3. If during operation the water tank becomes empty, the oven will stop operation. The prompt in the display will ask you to re-fill the water tank. After re-filling the water tank and positioning back in the oven, touch Start.
Combination grill and microwave On the base of the oven in your own microwaveable and heatproof dishes, this mode is suitable for cooking lasagne, gratins, meat, potatoes. To cook successfully by combination you should always use a minimum of 200 g food. Small quantities should be cooked by oven, grill or steam. It is not possible to preheat when using this combination mode and food should always be cooked uncovered. The grill will glow on and off during cooking - this is normal.
Combination grill and microwave Directly on the base of the oven in a microwaveable and heatproof dish. For advice on cooking times refer to cooking charts and recipes in this book. See from page 61. Foods should always be cooked until browned and piping hot. Containers to use Do not use plastic microwave containers on combination programs (unless suitable for combination cooking). Dishes must be able to withstand the heat of the top grill heatproof glass e.g. Pyrex® or ceramic are ideal.
Multi-stage cooking 2 or 3 stage cooking Tap Micro Power to select desired power level. Select the cooking time turning the Time/Weight dial. Select the cooking time turning the Time/Weight dial. Example: Tap Micro Power to select desired power level. Touch Start. The cooking program will start and the time in the display will count down. To DEFROST (270 W) for 2 minutes and cook food on HIGH (1000 W) power for 3 minutes. Tap Micro Power twice to select defrost power (270 W).
Multi-stage cooking Example: To GRILL 3 (low) for 4 minutes and cook food on LOW power (440 W) for 5 minutes. Tap Grill 3 times to select Grill 3 (low). Select the cooking time to 4 minutes turning the Time/ Weight dial. Set the cooking time to 5 minutes using the Time/ Weight dial. Tap Micro Power 4 times to select Low power (440 W). Touch Start. The cooking program will start and the time in the display will count down. Note 1.
Using the timer Delay start cooking By using the timer, you are able to program delay start cooking. Select Cooking Method & Time Touch Timer/ Clock once. Example: Delay start: 1 hour Touch Timer/ Clock once. Set the cooking time to 10 minutes using Time/ Weight dial. Set the delay time using Time/Weight dial (up to 9 hours). High power (1000 W): 10 mins Set the delay time to 1 hour using Time/Weight dial. Tap Micro Power 5 times.
Using the timer To set a standing time: By using the Timer, you can program Stand Time after cooking is completed or use to program the oven as a minute timer. Select Cooking Method & Time Set the cooking program, by entering cooking method and time required. Example: High power (1000 W): 4 mins Tap Micro Power once. Set the standing time to 5 minutes by turning the Time/Weight dial. Touch Timer/Clock once. Set the standing time by turning the Time/Weight dial (up to 9 hours).
Chaos defrost This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread. Tap Chaos defrost to select the correct defrost category and then enter in the weight of the food in grams (see page 51). Foods should be placed in a suitable dish, whole chickens and joints of meat should be on an upturned saucer or on a microwave safe plate. Chops, chicken portions and slices of bread should be placed in a single layer. It is not necessary to cover the foods.
Chaos defrost With this feature you can defrost frozen foods according to the weight. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight is programmed in grams. For quick selection, the weight starts from the most commonly used weight for each category. Tap Chaos defrost. Once Meat items. Twice Meat joints. Three times Bread. Select the weight by turning the Time/Weight dial. The Time/Weight dial will count up in 10 g steps. Touch Start. Program Weight 1.
Auto steam programs This feature allows you to steam some of your favourite foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the steam level and the cooking time automatically. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight is programmed in grams. For quick selection, the weight starts from the most commonly used weight for each category. Select desired Auto steam program. The food category appears in the window. Select the weight by turning the Time/Weight dial.
Auto steam programs Program Weight 4. FRESH VEGETABLES 200 g - 320 g 5. FROZEN VEGETABLES 200 g - 320 g 6. POTATOES 200 g - 500 g 7. CHICKEN BREASTS 200 g - 650 g 8. FRESH FISH FILLETS 200 g - 500 g 9. FROZEN FISH FILLETS 200 g - 500 g 10. RICE 100 g - 200 g Accessories Instructions To steam fresh vegetables e.g. carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans. Fill water tank. Place prepared vegetables onto Square Panacrunch Pan. Place in the upper shelf position. Select program number 4.
Auto cook programs This feature allows you to cook some of your favourite foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the microwave power level and/or combination level and the cooking time automatically. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight is programmed in grams. For quick selection, the weight starts from the most commonly used weight for each category. Example: Select the desired Auto Cook Program. The food category appears in the window.
Auto cook programs Program Weight 12. FROZEN MEAL 200 g - 1000 g 13. FRESH VEGETABLES 200 g - 1000 g 14. FROZEN VEGETABLES 200 g - 1000 g 15. FRESH FISH FILLETS 16. BOILED POTATOES Instructions 200 g - 800 g To cook fresh fish fillets e.g. salmon, cod, plaice, haddock. Place in a shallow Pyrex® container. Shield the thinner portions. Ensure the fish is not overlapping. Fold under thin edges. Add 15-45 ml (1-3 tbsp) of water. Cover with pierced cling film or a lid.
Panacrunch programs This feature allows you to cook some of your favourite foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the microwave power level and/or combination level and the cooking time automatically. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight is programmed in grams. For quick selection, the weight starts from the most commonly used weight for each category. example Select the desired Panacrunch program. The food category appears in the window.
Panacrunch programs Program Weight 19. CHILLED PIZZA 100 g - 400 g + + 20. FROZEN PIZZA 300 g - 500 g + 21. FRESH FISH FILLETS 300 g - 750 g + 22. FRESH WHOLE FISH 200 g - 650 g + 23. CHICKEN PIECES 200 g - 650 g Accessories Instructions For reheating and browning chilled, purchased pizza. Remove all packaging and place on Square Panacrunch Pan in upper shelf position. Select program number 19. Enter the weight of the chilled pizza and touch Start.
System cleaning programs F1. DRAIN WATER Water is pumped through the system to clean the pipes. The water is drained into the drip tray. Add 100 g of water to the water tank. Ensure drip tray is empty. Tap System cleaning once until F1 Drain water program appears in the display. Touch Start. Empty the drip tray after the program has finished. Note 1. Only run this program with 100 g of water in the tank. 2. Do not remove the drip tray during the drain water program. 3.
Cleaning the water tank Clean with a soft sponge in water. Remove the water tank and clean the compartment where the water tank is inserted. Open the water supply cap, remove the lid and pipe cap and clean. Pipe Cap If the pipe cap is difficult to remove, wiggle from side to side. When re-fitting, make sure that the pipe faces down (see diagram). Ensure it faces downwards The front of the tank can also be removed for cleaning. Removing the front cover 1 2 1.
Cooking and reheating guidelines Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be brought back to serving temperature in just minutes and will taste freshly cooked. Always check food is piping hot and return to oven if necessary. Canned foods As a general rule, always cover wet foods, e.g. soups, casseroles and plated meals. Soups Do not cover dry foods e.g. bread rolls, mince pies, sausage rolls etc.
Reheating charts The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size and quantity. Pastry or bread items reheated by microwave will be soft not crisp. Heating category Your oven is Heating Category E and this 1000 W is displayed on the rear of your oven. The information on this label will assist you E in using new instructions on food packs to enable you to program the best heating Microwave symbol time in your oven.
Reheating charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines 3-4 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and stir in one can of water. Cover and place on base stirring halfway. Canned soups Condensed 295 g Healthy option 415 g Luxury/vegetable/ broth Creamed HIGH Micro 3 mins 400/415 g 3 mins 400 g 3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on base and stir halfway.
Reheating charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines Drinks 1 Mug cold milk 235 ml 1 Jug cold milk 568 ml (1 pint) 1 Mug cold coffee/tea 1 Mug cold milky coffee 1 min 30 secs 4 mins HIGH Micro 235 ml 1 min 20 secs Place in a heatproof container on base. Stir halfway and after reheating.
Reheating charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines Puddings and desserts - where microwave only is involved transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heatproof dish 500 g HIGH Micro 3 mins Place in large jug. Cover and place on base and stir halfway. 180 g HIGH Micro 1 min Place on base. 500 g HIGH Micro 2 mins Place in a heatproof dish. Cover and place on base. Stir halfway.
Reheating charts Food Weight/ Quantity 450 g Cottage/shepherds pie GRILL 1 + LOW Micro 450 g HIGH Micro or GRILL 1 + LOW Micro Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines 4 mins Place on base. 10 mins Place on base. 15 mins Place on base. 5 mins Place on base. 12 mins Place on base. 900 g GRILL 1 + LOW Micro 17 mins Place on base. 200 g GRILL 1 + LOW Micro 5 mins Place on Square Panacrunch Pan in upper shelf position. Turn halfway. 6 mins Place on base.
Reheating charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines Ready meals - Chilled. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heatproof dish. Healthy eating options will only slightly brown on combination because of the lower fat content. Pierce lid and place on base. Stir Chilled mashed potato HIGH Micro 4-5 mins 500 g halfway. Carrot and swede mash 500 g HIGH Micro 4-5 mins Pierce lid and place on base.
Cooking charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines Bread GRILL 2 Place on Square Panacrunch + WARM 10-12 mins Pan in lower shelf position. Micro GRILL 2 + Place on Square Panacrunch Part-baked garlic WARM 9-10 mins 170 g baguette/ciabatta Pan in lower shelf position. Micro GRILL 2 + Place on Square Panacrunch Garlic doughballs x 12 WARM 10 mins 165 g Pan in lower shelf position.
Cooking charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines Beans and pulses - should be pre-soaked in cold water overnight (boiling water split yellow peas) except lentils which do not need to be pre-soaked. Red kidney beans 250 g Split yellow peas 250 g HIGH Micro then SIMMER Micro HIGH Micro then SIMMER Micro 15 mins then 40 mins Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water in a large bowl. Cover. Must boil for at least 12 mins to destroy toxic enzymes. Place on base.
Cooking charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Chicken from raw - Caution: Hot fat! Remove accessory with care. Breasts, boneless and skinless 250 g (2) STEAM 1 30 mins Place on Square Panacrunch Pan in upper shelf position. Place on Square Panacrunch Pan in lower shelf position. Breaded chicken 350 g GRILL 1 + LOW Micro 12 mins Chicken legs 1.
Cooking charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Eggs - Scrambled. Use microwave safe bowl. 1 Egg HIGH Micro 2 Eggs HIGH Micro 4 Eggs HIGH Micro Fish - fresh from raw.
Cooking charts Weight/ Quantity Power Level Breaded fillets 200 g (2) GRILL 2 + LOW Micro Cakes 270 g (2) Food Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines Fish - frozen from raw. Fish fingers 110 g (4) 230 g (8) 10 mins GRILL 2 + WARM Micro GRILL 2 + SIMMER Micro 8-10 mins STEAM 1 10-12 mins 14 mins 6-8 mins Place on Square Panacrunch Pan in lower shelf position. Turn halfway. Place on Square Panacrunch Pan in upper shelf position.
Cooking charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Lamb - from raw - Caution: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care. Medium: 20 mins per 450 g plus Maximum 20 minutes or Well Joint weight 180 °C done: 30 mins per 1.5 kg 450 g plus 25 minutes. Medium: 19-20 mins Loin/ leg steaks GRILL 1 600 g (4) Well done: 22-25 mins Medium: 15 mins Chops/cutlets GRILL 1 400 g (4) Well done: 16-18 mins Casserole/stewing Lamb Maximum weight 1.5 kg 160 °C Pasta.
Cooking charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines Porridge - N.B. Use a large bowl.
Cooking charts Food Fresh vegetables Asparagus Baby corn Broad beans Runner beans Beetroot Power Level Broccoli Butternut squash Cabbage - sliced 8 mins 200 g 8 mins 200 g 15 mins Carrots - sliced Cauliflower - florets Courgettes Corn on the cob Parsnips - parboiled for roasting sliced Peas Potatoes - boiled Potatoes - par-boiled Jacket potatoes 200-250 g each 8 mins 250 g 6 mins 200 g 300 g 200 g STEAM 1 + LOW Micro Sugar snap peas Swede - cubed Sweet potato 12 mins 12 mins 8 mins Place
Cooking charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines Frozen vegetables Beans - broad 8 mins 200 g Beans - green 200 g 8 mins Broccoli - florets 250 g 8 mins Carrots - sliced 200 g Cauliflower Mixed vegetables Peas Soya beans Steam vegetables Sweetcorn 250 g 200 g 200 g 200 g 150 g 200 g STEAM 1 + LOW Micro 7 mins 10 mins 8 mins 7 mins 8 mins 5 mins 8 mins Place in Pyrex® dish on base of oven.
Increasing and decreasing recipes Increasing recipes To increase a recipe from 4-6 servings, increase each ingredient listed by half. To double the quantity, simply double every ingredient listed. Do not forget that large quantities will require a larger dish. Make sure that it is deep enough to prevent the recipe from boiling over during cooking. Cover as directed in the recipe. Stir or rearrange foods as recommended. Increase the stand times by 5 minutes per 450 g.
ingredients Serves 4 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 700 g sweet potato, peeled and chopped 1 large red pepper, deseeded and chopped 700 ml vegetable stock 150 ml coconut milk salt and pepper 1. Place the onion, oil and garlic into a casserole dish. 2. Place on the base of the oven and cook on STEAM 1 + LOW MICROWAVE for 4 minutes. 3. Add the potatoes and pepper. Cook on STEAM 1 + LOW MICROWAVE for 10 minutes.
Soups and Starters Stuffed mushrooms ingredients Serves 4 2 rashers streaky bacon 25 g Cheddar cheese, grated 1 tsp (2.5 ml) Dijon mustard 50 g breadcrumbs 1 egg, beaten 4 tbsp (60 ml) milk 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh parsley, chopped 4 large flat mushrooms, stalks removed 4 slices cheddar cheese 1 tomato, thinly sliced 1. Cook bacon rashers on a dinner plate on the base of the oven on STEAM 1 + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 2 -4 minutes. When cool, chop into small pieces. 2.
ingredients Serves 4 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove of garlic, crushed 25 g butter 225 g brown cap mushrooms, quartered 225 g risotto rice 1 lemon, zest and juice ½ tsp (2.5 ml) saffron strands, crushed 300 ml hot vegetable stock 300 ml white wine 100 g frozen peas 300 g cooked peeled prawns 2 tbsp (30 ml) chives, finely chopped 1. Put the onion, garlic, butter and mushrooms in a large Pyrex® casserole dish. Place on the base of the oven and cook on STEAM 1 + LOW MICROWAVE for 10 minutes.
Fish Moules mariniere ingredients Serves 2 900 g mussels (weight in shell) 15 g butter 2 shallots, finely sliced 1 clove of garlic, crushed 150 ml white wine 1 bunch flat leaf parsley, finely chopped 100 ml double cream Dish: 1 x large Pyrex® casserole dish with lid, , 1 x serving dish Accessory: Square Panacrunch Pan Fill water tank 1. Scrub mussels and pull off any beards discarding any broken or open shells. 2. Place butter, shallots and garlic in a large Pyrex® dish, cover.
ingredients Serves 4 Meat Sauce: 1 onion, chopped 1 clove of garlic, crushed 1 tsp (5 ml) oil 400 g tin chopped tomatoes 150 ml red wine 2 tbsp (30 ml) tomato puree 1 tsp (5 ml) mixed herbs 500 g minced beef salt and pepper Lasagne 1 quantity white sauce (see page 94) 100 g Cheddar cheese, grated 1 tsp (5 ml) mustard salt and pepper 250 g fresh lasagne 50 g parmesan, grated 1. Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole dish. Place on the base of the oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2-3 minutes.
Meat Shepherd’s pie ingredients Serves 4 1 kg potatoes, peeled and chopped 2 tbsp (30 ml) milk 1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped 25 g butter 350 g minced lamb 275 ml hot lamb stock 1 tbsp (15 ml) worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp (15 ml) cornflour 1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato puree 50 g Cheddar cheese, grated Dish: 2 x large Pyrex® casserole dish with lid, 1 x large Pyrex® gratin dish Accessory: none 1. Place potatoes in a large Pyrex® Casserole dish with 3 tbsp (45 ml) water.
ingredients Serves 4 2 large chicken breasts 3 tbsp (45 ml) fresh corriander, chopped 2.5 cm piece ginger, cut into strips 6-8 spring onions, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 red chilli, finely chopped 3 tbsp (45 ml) soy sauce 2 tbsp (30 ml) rice vinegar 1 tsp (5 ml) light brown sugar 2 tbsp (30 ml) groundnut oil 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil 1 tsp (5 ml) sesame oil 200 g fresh egg noodles Dish: 2 x small Pyrex® bowl, 1 x large Pyrex® bowl Accessory: Square Panacrunch Pan Fill water tank 1.
Meat Cheesy chicken gratin ingredients Serves 4 250 g leek, finely sliced 25 g butter 25 g plain flour 300 ml whole milk 225 g cooked chicken, chopped 100 g ham, chopped 150 g gruyere cheese, grated Dish: 1 x large Pyrex® bowl, 1 x 20 x 25 cm Pyrex® gratin dish Accessory: Square Panacrunch Pan Fill water tank 1. Place the leeks in a large Pyrex® bowl with the butter. Place on the base of the oven and cook on STEAM 1 + LOW MICROWAVE for 6 minutes or until softened. 2. Add the flour and mix well.
ingredients Serves 4 500 g new potatoes, halved 3 tbsp (45 ml) pesto 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 chicken breasts, skinned and cut into bite sized pieces 400 g tin chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp (30 ml) tomato puree 4-5 drops Tabasco sauce 100 g breadcrumbs 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped 50 g parmesan cheese, grated Dish: : 1 x medium Pyrex® casserole dish with lid, 1 x Pyrex® gratin dish Accessory: none 1. Place potatoes in a medium Pyrex® casserole dish with 3 tbsp (45 ml) water.
Meat Pork with herby dumplings ingredients Serves 4 2 tbsp (30 ml) oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 450 g lean pork, cubed 2 tbsp (30 ml) seasoned flour 1 bay leaf 1 tsp (5 ml) sage 300 ml dry cider Dumplings 175 g self raising flour 75 g suet 1 pinch salt 5 ml (1 tsp) mustard powder 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh parsley, chopped 150 ml cold water 1. Place oil, onion, green pepper and carrots in Pyrex® casserole dish.
ingredients Serves 4 700 g lamb fillet, cut into chunks 2 onions, chopped 1 red chilli 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 sprig rosemary 275 ml white wine 400 g tin chopped tomatoes 3 tbsp (45 ml) black olives, sliced 100 g linguine, broken into pieces 150 g feta cheese, cubed 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh mint, chopped 1. Place the lamb and onion in a Pyrex® casserole dish and cover. Place on the base of the oven and cook on STEAM 1 + LOW MICROWAVE for 10 minutes. 2.
Vegetables Cauliflower cheese ingredients Serves 4 1 large cauliflower, divided into florets 25 g butter 25 g flour ½ tsp (2.5 ml) French mustard 300 ml whole milk 100 g cheese, grated 25 g breadcrumbs Dish: 1 x medium Pyrex® shallow dish, 1 x 1.5 litre Pyrex® jug Accessory: Square Panacrunch Pan Fill water tank 1. Place cauliflower florets on the Square Panacrunch Pan in the upper shelf position. Cook on the AUTO STEAM FRESH VEGETABLES program. Drain. 2.
ingredients Serves 4 1 clove of garlic, chopped ½ red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 2 sun dried tomato in oil, drained and roughly chopped 60 g butter, softened 300 g courgettes, sliced Dish: Pestle and mortar Accessory: Square Panacrunch Pan Fill water tank 1. Use a pestle and mortar, to press garlic, chilli and sun-dried tomatoes to a paste. Add butter and mix well. Spoon the mixture onto a sheet of greaseproof paper and roll into a cylinder, twisting both ends to seal.
Vegetables Roast vegetable parcels ingredients Serves 4 200 g tin chopped tomatoes 2 tsp (10 ml) tomato puree 500 g mixed vegetables e.g. red pepper, leeks, aubergine, red onion, chopped into small chunks 1 clove of garlic, crushed 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 25 g pine nuts 50 g gruyere cheese, grated 100 g Boursin cheese 1 tbsp (15 ml) single cream 350 g ready made puff pastry 1 egg, beaten to glaze Dish: 1 x medium Pyrex® shallow dish, 2 x small Pyrex® bowl Accessory: Square Panacrunch Pan 1.
ingredients Serves 4 40 g dried porcini mushrooms 1 onion, chopped 250 g risotto rice 50 g butter 1 clove of garlic, crushed 1 vegetable stock cube 1 small bunch basil leaves, chopped 1. In a small Pyrex® bowl, soak the mushrooms in 400 ml warm water for at least 2 hours. 2. Mix the onion, rice and butter in the Pyrex® casserole dish. Cook on the base of the oven on STEAM 1 + LOW MICROWAVE for 6 minutes. 3.
Cheese Croque monsieur ingredients Makes 2 4 slices white bread, buttered 1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard 2 slices smoked ham 100 g cheese, sliced Dish: none Accessory: Square Panacrunch Pan 1. Preheat grill on GRILL 1. Place the bread, buttered side up on the Square Panacrunch Pan in the upper shelf position and cook on GRILL 1 for 3-4 minutes or until browning. 2. On 2 slices of the bread, spread the untoasted sides with mustard and top with ham and cheese.
ingredients Makes 12 375 g short crust pastry 90 g red pesto 1 clove of garlic, crushed 25 g black olives, stoned and chopped 125 g mozzarella cheese, grated 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 25 g parmesan, grated 1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano 1. Roll out the short crust pastry to a thickness of approximately 3 mm. Cut out 12 circles using a 7.5 cm pastry cutter. Place in lightly greased cake tin. Chill pastry for 30 minutes. 2. Preheat oven on OVEN 200 °C 3.
Sauces White sauce ingredients Makes approx. 500 ml 35 g butter 35 g flour 500 ml milk salt and pepper nutmeg Dish: 1 x medium Pyrex® bowl, 1 x 1.5 litre Pyrex® jug Accessory: none 1. In a medium Pyrex® bowl, melt the butter for 1 minute, on MEDIUM MICROWAVE on the base of the oven. Add the flour, stir, and cook for a further 1 minute on MEDIUM MICROWAVE. Set aside. 2. Heat the milk in a jug on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 minutes 30 seconds-3 minutes.
ingredients Serves 4 100 g suet 175 g self raising flour cold water, to mix 5 tbsp (75 ml) seedless raspberry jam milk, to glaze Dish: 1 x medium Pyrex® bowl Accessory: Square Panacrunch Pan Fill water tank and refill after 30 minutes cooking 1. Place suet and flour in a medium Pyrex® bowl. Add water and mix to a soft dough. 2. Roll out pastry to approximately 23 x 32 cm. Spread the jam over the pastry leaving 1 cm border all round.
Desserts Sticky pudding with toffee sauce ingredients Serves 4 150 g ready to eat dates, stoned and chopped 50 g butter 150 g caster sugar 2 medium eggs, lightly beaten 150 g self raising flour ½ tsp (2.5 ml) nutmeg, grated ½ tsp (2.5 ml) ground ginger Sauce 150 g muscovado sugar 75 ml double cream 75 g butter Dish: 1 x 2 litre Pyrex® jug, 1 x large Pyrex® bowl, 1 x 1.5 litre Pyrex® pudding basin, Accessory: none 1. In a Pyrex® jug, pour 150 ml boiling water over the chopped dates and set aside to cool.
ingredients 1. Place cinnamon, coconut and sugar into a large Pyrex® bowl with 150 ml water and cook on the base of the oven on LOW MICROWAVE for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool. 2. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use it to line a 23 cm flan dish.
Desserts Christmas pudding ingredients Serves 6 1 cooking apple, peeled and grated 1 carrot, peeled and grated 1 orange, juice and grated rind 400 g mixed dried fruit 3 tbsp (45 ml) brandy 1 tbsp (15 ml) black treacle 50 g self raising flour 1 pinch salt 1 tbsp (15 ml) cocoa powder 1 tsp (5 ml) mixed spice ½ tsp (2.5 ml) nutmeg 100 g shredded suet 150 g fresh breadcrumbs 50 g mixed peel 50 g flaked almonds 2 medium eggs, beaten 1. Place apple and carrot in a medium Pyrex® bowl.
ingredients 1. Serves 6-8 175 g butter or margarine 175 g caster sugar 3 medium eggs 175 g self raising flour In a large Pyrex® bowl, cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs a little at a time beating well after each addition. Fold in half the flour, using a metal spoon, then fold in the remaining flour. Spoon the mixture into the tins and level with a knife. 2.
Desserts Streusel muffins ingredients Makes 6 Streusel topping: 50 g butter 75 g plain flour 2 tbsp (30 ml) granulated sugar 1 tbsp (15 ml) ground mixed spice Muffins: 200 g plain flour ½ tsp (2.5 ml) bicarbonate of soda 2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder 1 pinch salt 75 g caster sugar 75 g butter 200 ml buttermilk 1 medium egg, beaten 100 g fresh berries Dish: 2 x small mixing bowl, 1 x large mixing bowl, 1 x 6 hole muffin tin Accessory: Square Panacrunch Pan 1.
ingredients Makes approx. 6-8 rolls 450 g strong bread flour 1 sachet dried yeast 1 tsp (5 ml) salt 15 g butter or margarine 275 ml warm water For Wholemeal Bread: use 225 g each of wholemeal and strong white bread flour For Granary Bread: use 450 g granary flour instead of strong white bread flour 1. In a large Pyrex® bowl, combine the flour, yeast and salt. Rub in the butter or margarine. Add the warm water then mix to a dough. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes. 2.
Bread Focaccia ingredients Makes 1 loaf 400 g strong bread flour 1 sachet dried yeast 2 tsp (10 ml) salt 75 g olive oil 2 tsp (10 ml) course sea salt Dish: 2 x large Pyrex® bowl, 1 x 25 cm round tin Accessory: Square Panacrunch Pan Fill water tank 1. In a large Pyrex® bowl, combine the flour, yeast and salt. Gradually add the olive oil and 5-10 tbsp of warm water until you have soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes. 2.
Making jams, marmalades and chutneys by microwave is much quicker and cleaner than using a large pan on the hob. One of the main advantages is that preserves can be made in small batches, using fresh or frozen fruit exactly when it suits you. Dish size Always use a very large glass bowl. DO NOT attempt to use jam pans or saucepans in your microwave. Do not seal preserving jars in your microwave.
Jams Red onion chutney ingredients 1. Put oil in a large Pyrex® bowl with onions. Place on the base of the oven and cook covered on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 10 minutes stirring halfway. 2. Add all other ingredients and mix well. Cover and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 30-35 minutes. Cool slightly, then pour into a clean, sterilised jar. Allow to cool thoroughly before chilling. 1. Place all ingredients in a large Pyrex® bowl. Place on the base of the oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 minutes.
Questions and Answers Q: Why won’t my oven turn on? A: When the oven does not turn on, check the following: 1. Is the oven plugged in securely? Remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds and reinsert. 2. Check the circuit breaker and the fuse. Reset the circuit breaker or replace the fuse if it is tripped or blown. 3. If the circuit breaker or fuse is all right, plug another appliance into the outlet. If the other appliance works, there probably is a problem with the oven.
Questions and Answers Q: The oven stops cooking by microwave and ‘H97’ or ‘H98’ appears in the display. Why? Q: The operation guide has disappeared on my display, I can only see numbers. Why? A: This display indicates a problem with the microwave generation system. Please contact an authorised Service Centre. A: The operation guide was turned off by tapping Timer/Clock 4 times. When colon or time of day is displayed, touch Timer/Clock 4 times to turn the operation guide back on.
Specifications Manufacturer Model Power Supply Operating Frequency: Input Power: Output Power: Maximum Microwave Grill Oven Steam Microwave Grill Oven Grill Heater Top External Dimensions Interior Dimensions W x D x H (mm) Uncrated Weight (approx.) Noise Panasonic NN-DS596B BPQ 230-240 V 50 Hz 2450 MHz 2010 W 1000 W 1220 W 1270 W 1020 W 1000 W (IEC-60705) 1200 W 1250 W 1200 W 512 mm (W) x 400 mm (D) x 347 mm (H) 335 mm (W) x 350 mm (D) x 238 mm (H) 16.
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