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Page 1: Microwave Oven
Operating Instruction and Cook Book Microwave Oven Household Use Only NN-ST680S Model Number: NN-ST780S Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use @ @ e @ @ e... - Page 2 We are glad you have chosen to purchase a PANASONIC microwave oven. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions carefully and completely, and keep them for further reference. If you have only used a microwave oven for reheating and defrosting, with Panasonic’s Inverter Technology you can be reassured of excellent results when cooking a variety of foods, as the ‘soft’...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Inverter Turbo Defrost Pad ..................10 Quick Guide to Operation..........................18 Maintenance Before Requesting Service ........................15 Care of Your Oven ............................16 Technical Specifications..........................16 Panasonic Warranty..........................17 Cookbook Microwave Recipe Preparation and Techniques .................19-21 Reheat ..............................22-24 Soups and Snacks ..........................25-26 Fish and Shellfish..........................27-28 Poultry and Eggs..........................29-32... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Precautions to be taken when using combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Microwave Ovens for Heating (b) Heating therapeutic wheat bags is not foodstuffs recommended. If heating, do not leave unattended INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE. -
Page 5: Installation And General Instructions
Installation and General Instructions General Use Food 1. In order to maintain high quality, do not operate the 1. Do not use your oven for home canning or the oven when empty. The microwave energy will heating of any closed jar. Pressure will build up and reflect continuously throughout the oven if no food the jar may explode. -
Page 6: Microwaves And How They Work
Microwaves and How They Work Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves Reflection: similar to those used by a radio, including AM, FM Metal substances REFLECT microwave energy and and CB. They are similar to a television where the because there is no absorption, there is no heating. - Page 7 Cookware and Utensils Guide (continued) Plastics Metal Plastic dishes, cups and some freezer containers Metal cookware or utensils, or those with metallic should be used with care in a microwave oven. trim, should NOT be used in the microwave. Since Choose plastic containers carefully, as some plastic microwave energy is reflected by metal, foods in containers may become soft, melt and may scorch.
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Page 8: Feature Diagram
Feature Diagram Glass Tray 1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass Tray in place. 2. Only use the Glass Tray specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute another Glass Tray. 3. If Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water. 4. -
Page 9: Control Panel
Control Panel (10) CONTROL PANEL (1) Display Window (9) Stop/Reset Pad (2) Power Level Pad (pg. 9) Before cooking: One tap clears all your (3) Inverter Turbo Defrost Pad (pg. 10) instructions. During cooking: One tap temporarily stops (4) Sensor Reheat Pad (pg. 13) the cooking process. -
Page 10: Let's Start To Use Your Oven
Let’s Start To Use Your Oven! Plug in Plug into a properly earthed electrical outlet. “WELCOME TO PANASONIC MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING” appears in the Display Window. (This will immediately cease when any pad is pressed.) Open Door Open the door and place container with food on Glass Tray in the oven. Then close the door. -
Page 11: To Set Clock
To Set Clock You can use the oven without setting the clock. Press twice Colon will blink in Display Window. Enter Time of Day Enter time of day using Number Pads e.g. 12:35 Clock is a 12 hour display. There isn’t a.m. or p.m. setting. once once once... -
Page 12: To Cook
Micro Power and Time To Cook / Reheat / Defrost by Select Power Level Press Power Level Pad until the desired power level appears in the Display Window. (see chart below) NOTE: When selecting P10 on the first stage, you can start from step 2. Set Cooking Time (P10: up to 30 minutes, other powers: up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds for a single stage) e.g. -
Page 13: Using Inverter Turbo Defrost Pad
To Defrost Turbo Defrost This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood automatically by just setting the weight of the food. Set Weight The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate. The recommended maximum weight of food depends on the oven cavity size. -
Page 14: Defrosting Tips And Techniques
Defrosting Tips and Techniques Preparation for Freezing: 1. Heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags and freezer wrap are suitable. 2. Freeze meats, poultry and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. To aid in separating layers, place two pieces of wax paper between them. 3. -
Page 15: Using Sensor Cook Pads
Sensor Cook To Cook Using Sensor Cook allows you to cook foods without selecting times and power levels. The sensor detects the heat and humidity generated by the food and cooks your food automatically. Place food into an appropriate sized dish for the volume of food you are cooking. Cover securely with plastic wrap or a securely fitting lid (do not use any snap closing lids). -
Page 16: Ingredient Conversion Chart
To Cook Using Sensor Reheat If desired, press More / Less Pad. • Press • Press After the heat and humidity is detected by the SENSOR, the remaining time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down. For best results on Sensor Reheat, follow these recommendations: 1. -
Page 17: To Use Timer Pad
To Use Timer To Use as a Kitchen Timer Press once. Set desired amount of time. Press Start. (up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds) Time will count down without oven operating. To Set Standing Time Press once. Set desired Press Start. -
Page 18: Before Requesting Service
Before Requesting Service THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL The oven causes Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the interference with my TV. microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryers, etc. It does not indicate a problem with your oven. -
Page 19: Care Of Your Oven
Technical Specifications NN-ST680S NN-ST780S Power Supply: 230 - 240 V 50 Hz 1,050 W 4.6 A 1000 W 4.6 A... -
Page 20: Panasonic Warranty
Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it's Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour if, in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period. -
Page 21: Quick Guide To Operation
Quick Guide to Operation Feature How to Operate To Set Clock (☞ page 8) Press twice Set time of day. (Max 12:59) Press To Set: Display To Cancel: Display To Set / Cancel Child Safety Lock (☞ page 8) Press 3 times Press 3 times To Cook / Reheat / Defrost by Micro... -
Page 22: Microwave Recipe Preparation And Techniques
Microwaves penetrate the surface of the food to a fast and even cooking. Some of these techniques depth of about two to three centimetres and then are similar to those used in conventional cooking, the heat is gradually conducted in a random pattern. but because microwaves produce heat very quickly Some parts of food matter cook faster than others. - Page 23 Techniques for preparation Converting Your Favourite Conventional Recipes for Microwave Cooking Covering Covering food minimizes the microwave cooking When adapting conventional recipes for microwave time. cooking, time are reduced considerably. Because microwave cooking is done with time and For example, A chicken which takes 1 hour to cook not direct heat, the rate of evaporation cannot be in a moderate oven will take 15 to 20 minutes on P7 easily controlled.
- Page 24 Menu Planning for Increasing & Decreasing Recipes Microwave Cooking Increasing • To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, How to Keep Everything Hot at The Same Time increase each ingredient listed by half. Plan your meals so that the food will not all need •...
- Page 25 (125 g - 1.0 kg) One of the most common uses for a microwave oven is to reheat food. Your Panasonic microwave • Reheating by Sensor is suitable for pre-cooked allows you to either reheat by placing food into the foods.
- Page 26 Reheating by Micro Power - Frozen Pre-cooked Foods FROZEN ITEM TIME POWER SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS (Pre-cooked) (in minutes) BREAD & BAKED PRODUCT Bread 1 slice 10 - 15 sec Do not let bread get hot, or it will become 1 loaf 1 - 3 rubbery and dry out.
- Page 27 IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN REHEATING COLD FOODS REHEATING FOODS FROM THE FREEZER STARTING TEMPERATURE — VOLUME — Foods taken from the refrigerator will take longer to The greater the volume and the more dense the reheat than foods from room temperature.
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Page 28: Soups And Snacks
UMPKIN EA AND Serves: 4 Serves: 6 Ingredients: Ingredients: ⁄ cups green split peas 1 kg diced pumpkin 850 g smoked ham hock onion, diced 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cups chicken stock 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon curry powder bay leaf pepper... - Page 29 ACHOS UPREME HICKEN AND RAWN AKSA Serves: 4 to 6 Serves: 4 Ingredients: Ingredients: Soup: 500 g topside mince 2 tablespoons laksa paste 35 g taco seasoning mix 400 ml coconut milk ⁄ tomato paste 1 litre chicken stock 1 teaspoon Mexican chilli powder 1 tablespoon soy sauce...
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Page 30: Fish And Shellfish
Cooking Fish and Shellfish by Micro Power Clean fish before starting the recipe. Arrange fish in Cover dish with plastic wrap. Cook on the power a single layer, overlap thin fillet ends to prevent level and the minimum time recommended in the overcooking. - Page 31 OMATO ASIL USSELS ALMON TEAKS WITH UTTER Serves: 4 Serves: 4 Ingredients: Ingredients: 30 g butter 1 kg fresh mussels ⁄ water clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger leek, sliced 1 teaspoon grated lime rind clove garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons lime juice...
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Page 32: Poultry And Eggs
Cooking Whole Poultry by Micro power Season as desired, but salt after cooking. Browning Multiply the weight of the poultry by the minimum sauce mixed with equal parts of butter will enhance recommended minutes per 500 g. See chart below. the appearance. - Page 33 Cooking Chicken Pieces by Sensor Cook Cooking Eggs by Micro power • Minimum weight 400g / Maximum weight 1.0 kg Boiled Eggs: Do not boil eggs in your microwave. Raw eggs boiled in their shells can explode and • Suitable for cooking chicken pieces, such as wings, cause serious injury.
- Page 34 REEN EPPERCORN HICKEN OAST HICKEN Serves: 4 Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: Ingredients: 1.5 kg chicken 500 g sliced chicken breast fillets 2 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoons green peppercorns seasonings of your choice 1 tablespoon seeded mustard lemon, pepper, seasoned salt, etc. 1 teaspoon chicken stock powder Method:...
- Page 35 PRICOT ECTAR HICKEN HICKEN AND SPARAGUS ISOTTO Serves: 4 Serves: 4 Ingredients: Ingredients: 400 ml apricot nectar 300 g fresh asparagus, chopped 40 g French onion soup mix 2 tablespoons olive oil onion, diced ⁄ cups arborio rice clove garlic, crushed clove garlic, crushed ⁄...
- Page 36 Cooking Tender Cuts of Meat using Micro power For best results, select roasts that are uniform in beginning of cooking, remove foil halfway through shape. the cooking time. Beef and pork rib roasts should be Place meat on a microwave rack in a suitable dish. shielded around the bones.
- Page 37 Cooking Curries by Sensor Cook ORMA (250 g - 750 g) Serves: 4 (Weight of only meat) Ingredients: • See chart below for quantities to use. onion, diced • Cut meat and vegetables into even size pieces. 500 g lamb, cubed •...
- Page 38 RENCH NION ASSEROLE OURGUIGNONNE Serves: 4 Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: Ingredients: 100 g onion, chopped 750 g diced chuck steak 1 teaspoon minced garlic 4 rashers bacon 200 g diced potatoes pickling, onions 600 g beef, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 100 g carrots, diced...
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Page 39: Meat
PAGHETTI AUCE ILAU Serves: 4 to 6 Serves: 4 Ingredients: Ingredients: 500 g minced beef 1 tablespoon onion, chopped large onion, sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 600 g lean lamb, diced 425 g can tomatoes 400 g can tomato pieces 1 cup tomato paste 2 teaspoons... -
Page 40: Vegetables And Legumes
Cooking Fresh Vegetables by Micro power Place vegetables in a casserole dish. Add 2 to 3 Vegetables that are to be cooked whole and tablespoons of water per 500 g of vegetables. Add unpeeled, need to be pierced to allow steam to salt to water or add after cooking. - Page 41 OOKING ROZEN EGETABLES BY ICRO POWER Remove vegetables from package and place in an Halfway through cooking, stir, turn vegetables over or appropriate sized container. Vegetables frozen in a rearrange. Stir after cooking. Allow to stand for 2 to 3 pouch should be placed on a dish and the top minutes before serving.
- Page 42 OOKING EGETABLES AND EGETABLES BY ENSOR Vegetables Potatoes (125 g - 500 g by Sensor Cook) (125 g - 1.0 kg by Sensor Cook) • Suitable for cooking all types of leaf, green and soft • Suitable for cooking root vegetables such as varieties of vegetables, including broccoli, squash potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, onions, swede, cauliflower, cabbage, asparagus, beans, celery,...
- Page 43 OTATO RDENNIS TYLE OTATOES Serves: 4 to 6 Serves: 4 Ingredients: Ingredients: 750 g peeled and sliced potatoes medium sized potatoes 300 ml cream 100 g ham, finely diced 3 tablespoons snipped chives ⁄ milk 50 g butter green onions, sliced ⁄...
- Page 44 AVOURY RUSSELS PROUTS EGETABLE URRY Serves: 4 Serves: 4 Ingredients: Ingredients: 250 g brussels sprouts onion, sliced 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons green curry paste 150 g bacon, finely chopped 3 cups sliced vegetables onion, finely chopped 440 g chick peas, drained 1 cup coconut milk 1 teaspoon...
- Page 45 Chickpea Salad with Coriander Cooking Legumes by Sensor Cook Dressing • Suitable for cooking chickpeas, split peas dried beans and peas and brown rice. Serves: 4 to 6 • Cover legumes with cold water and soak overnight, Ingredients: drain. 1 cup dried chickpeas, water for soaking •...
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Page 46: Rice, Pasta And Noodles
Cooking Rice by Micro power Follow directions in chart for recommended dish chart. Allow to stand, covered, before serving. For size, amounts of water and cooking time. Add rice to special rice, substitute beef or chicken stock for water. Add salt and butter according to package water. - Page 47 AELLA RIED Serves: 6 to 8 Serves: 4 Ingredients: Ingredients: 500 g mussels 1 tablespoon sesame oil ⁄ water clove garlic, crushed green capsicum, sliced 1 cm piece of green ginger, red capsicum, sliced finely chopped onion, sliced small carrot, finely chopped clove garlic, crushed stick celery, sliced 2 tablespoons...
- Page 48 Cooking Risotto by Sensor Cook (S) ASIC ISOTTO ECIPE Serves 4 • Suitable for cooking many basic risotto recipes and Ingredients: variations. 1 tablespoon olive oil • Onions and garlic should be pre-cooked with 1 onion, diced tablespoon of oil before adding rice and stock. clove garlic, crushed •...
- Page 49 Cooking Pasta by Micro power Follow directions in chart for recommended dish P10. Test pasta for desired cooking before adding size, amount of water and cooking time. Boil water, more time. Slightly undercook pasta that will be with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon oil. Add pasta heated again in casserole.
- Page 50 ENNE UTTANESCA PAGHETTI WITH HILLI OMATO AUCE Serves: 4 Serves: 4 Ingredients: Ingredients: 250 g spaghetti 500 g Penne Pasta 4 cups boiling water 2 litres boiling water 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon olive oil onion, finely chopped cloves garlic, crushed cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes...
- Page 51 Cooking Dried Noodles by Micro power Follow directions in chart recommended dish size, noodles for desired cooking before adding extra amount of water and cooking time. Add 1 tablespoon time. Slightly undercook noodles that will be cooked of oil to water to prevent noodles from sticking again in a stir-fry or recipe.
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Page 52: Cakes, Desserts And Slices
Cakes, Desserts and slices can successfully be cooked in the microwave oven if a few simple rules are followed see individual recipes for instructions. Cooking Cakes by Micro power ACKET • The texture of cakes cooked in the microwave oven Ingredients: is not the same as cakes cooked in a conventional 1 packet cake mix (340 g) - Page 53 HOCOLATE AUCING UDDING EACH AND UESLI RUMBLE Serves: 4 Serves: 6 to 8 Ingredients: Ingredients: 1 cup self raising flour 80 g butter 1 tablespoon cocoa powder ⁄ flour ⁄ caster sugar ⁄ caster sugar ⁄ milk ⁄ cups toasted muesli 1 teaspoon vanilla essence ⁄...
- Page 54 Cooking Fruit by Micro Power FRUIT - Peel, slice, chop into even sized pieces. Place in shallow heatproof dish on turntable. Apples - poached 500 g Add 300 ml of water. Only half fill dish. Cover. Apples - stewed 500 g Only half fill dish.
- Page 55 ˆ RUIT INCE HOCOLATE T É Serves: 4 Makes 24 x 8 cm loaf tin Ingredients: Ingredients: 250 g mixed dried fruit 400 g can crushed pineapple and juice 300 g dark chocolate cooking apple peeled, 400 g can condensed milk cored and grated 1cup brazil nuts...
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Page 56: Sauces And Extras
Preserving Precautions HOCOLATE ROWNIES Do not use your oven for home canning or the Makes: 1 x 20 cm square slice pan Ingredients: heating of any closed jar. Pressure will build up and the jar may explode. In addition, the microwave oven 125 g butter 200 g... - Page 57 ASIC HITE AUCE EMON ORDIAL Makes: 1 cup Makes:approximately 1.5 litres of undiluted cordial Ingredients: Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter large lemons 2 tablespoons flour limes salt and white pepper 4 cups sugar ⁄ cups milk 2 cups water Method: 2 teaspoons citric acid Place butter in a 4-cup jug.
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