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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions & Cookery Book Microwave & Grill Oven NN-GD569M...

  • Page 2: Standard Conversion Chart

    – 150ml ¤ – 300ml COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108 – 450ml Customer Care Centre 0844 8443868 – 600ml Selected Spares and Accessories: – 1 litre Order direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Care Centre number above.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome to Panasonic Microwave Cooking CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven. Safety Information Even if this is not your first microwave oven, do please read the opening Unpacking your oven chapters of this cookbook to achieve perfect results every time.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    L or coloured RED. omitted. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. When this oven is installed it should be easy to isolate the appliance from the electricity supply by pulling out the plug or operating a circuit HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE breaker.

  • Page 5: Unpacking Your Oven

    Unpacking your oven Placement of your oven 1. Examine Your Oven COUNTER - TOP:- Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for This oven is intended for counter-top use only. It is not intended for built-in any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. use or use inside a cabinet or cupboard.

  • Page 6: Care And Cleaning

    4. Selected Spares and Accessories to door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any These may be ordered direct; on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or other part of the oven. Do not remove outer panel from oven. by telephoning the Customer Care Centre 0844 8443868. Most The door seals and door seal areas should always be kept clean major credit and debit cards accepted.

  • Page 7: Parts Of Your Oven

    Parts of Your Oven 1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass 7. While cooking by MICROWAVE or COMBINATION, turntable may Turntable in place. vibrate. This will not affect cooking performance. 2. Only use the Glass Turntable specifically designed for this oven. 8.

  • Page 8: Important Information

    Important Information – Read Carefully Safety Boiled Eggs. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel pad and heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
  • Page 9 Important Information – Read Carefully Meat Thermometer. Grilling. Use a meat thermometer to check the degree of cooking of joints The oven will only operate on the GRILL function with the door and poultry only when meat has been removed from the closed.

  • Page 10: Microwaving Principles

    Microwaving Principles IMPORTANT NOTES Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food The dish used to cook or reheat the since early experiments with RADAR in World War II. Microwaves are food will get warm during cooking, as present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and from manmade the heat conducts from the food.

  • Page 11: General Guidelines

    General Guidelines PIERCING The skin or membrane on some foods will cause steam to build up during cooking. These foods must be STANDING TIME pierced or a strip of skin should be Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket peeled off before cooking to allow the steam potatoes and cakes, require a to es cape.

  • Page 12: Checking Food

    DISH SIZE QUANTITY SPACING SHAPE Follow the dish sizes given in the Small quantities cook faster than Foods cook more quickly and Even shapes cook evenly. Food recipes, as these affect the large quantities, also small evenly if spaced apart. NEVER cooks better by microwave when cook ing and reheating times.

  • Page 13: Containers To Use

    Containers to use 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 Result con tainer is suitable for use in your If the dish is suitable for microwave, check by the follow ing test: micro waving, it will remain cool, whilst...
  • Page 14 Plastic Cling film Microwave Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use, but do not use for cooking cling film can foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that require long cooking times e.g. brown rice. only be used Only use Tupperware ®...

  • Page 15: Control Panel

    Control Panel NN-GD569M Display Window Microwave Power Setting Turbo Reheat Pad Grill Setting Combination Pad Auto Weight Defrost Programs Delay/Stand Pad: This can be used to delay a cooking program for up to 9 hrs., or used to time or for standing (non-cooking) time.

  • Page 16: Operating Instructions

    Letʼs Start to Use your Oven Plug in NN-GD569M Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to read your operating instructions. Press Clock Pad Set clock as a 24hr clock. Set time using Time/Weight Dial. Press clock pad again.

  • Page 17: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Press Clock Pad Turn Time/Weight Dial Press Clock Pad “SET TIME” will appear in the display Enter time of day by using the Time/Weight Colon stops blinking. Time of day is now window, and the colon starts to blink. Dial.
  • Page 18 Turbo Reheat This will provide an added boost of microwave power up to 1000 Watts, for the initial part of the cooking time, when reheating foods e.g. soup, baked beans. Press Start. Press the pad. Select Cooking time using Time/Weight Dial (Max 30 minutes). Using the the Delay/Stand Feature The Delay/Stand Pad is used as a timing pad either before, during or after a cooking program.

  • Page 19: Auto Weight Defrost

    Microwave Cooking and Defrosting ACCESSORY TO USE: When using your oven on MICROWAVE Foods reheated or cooked by only, the glass turntable provided must MICROWAVE only are normally covered always be in position. DO NOT attempt with a lid or cling film, unless otherwise to use microwave only with any metal stated.

  • Page 20: Auto Weight Defrost Programs

    Auto Weight Defrost Programs This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread. The CHAOS defrost pad should be pressed to select the correct category and then enter in the weight of the food in grams or pounds and ounces using the appropriate pads (See page 17).

  • Page 21: Defrosting Guidelines

    Defrosting Guidelines By selecting the DEFROST power level, standing stages there is not any TIPS from the microwave power pad, and microwave power in the oven, although setting a time, you can defrost food in the light will remain on and the turntable 1 Check foods during your microwave.

  • Page 22: Defrosting

    Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & Time 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. Meat Defrosting Time Method...

  • Page 23: Grilling

    Using the Grill Select GRILL power Press once for Grill 1 Select Cooking Time using Press Start. (High), twice for Grill 2 (Medium) or Time/Weight Dial (Max. 90 three times for Grill 3 (Low). mins). (DO NOT PREHEAT GRILL) Place food on Grill Rack on turntable. The GRILL will glow on and off during There is no microwave power on the Place a heatproof plate (eg.

  • Page 24: Combination Cooking

    Combination Cooking There are 3 GRILL settings: High, Medium and Low. Press Combination Select GRILL power. Press this pad until Set cooking time Press Start Pad. pad. Press once for Grill 1 the power you require using Time/Weight (High), twice for Grill 2 appears in the display Dial (Max.
  • Page 25 Combination Cooking Some foods should be cooked on CONTAINERS TO USE CAUTION: Combination without using the Grill DO NOT use plastic MICROWAVE Rack or Panacrunch Pan i.e. roasts, containers on Combination Programs Take care to use oven gloves when gratins, crumbles and puddings. The (unless suitable for combination removing dishes from the oven –...

  • Page 26: Panacrunch Pan

    Your Panasonic Panacrunch Pan works by absorbing microwave Failure to do so, may cause sparking which would energy and transferring this as heat to crisp the base of the food.

  • Page 27: Auto Weight Programs

    This feature allows you to cook or reheat foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the Microwave power level and/or Grill level, then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of food and then just enter the weight. The weight can be entered in grams or pounds and ounces. The NN-GD569M has fourteen programs. Select the desired Auto Weight...
  • Page 28 Auto Weight Cook Programs Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Programs 1-4 use Microwave power only, Programs 5-14 use Combination of Grill and Microwave. Place food off centre, unless stated otherwise. 1 Reheat Curry 2 Reheat Chinese style This program is for reheating a chilled curry This program is for reheating a chilled convenience meal that can be stirred.*...
  • Page 29 Auto Weight Panacrunch Programs Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Programs 5-14 use Combination of Grill and Microwave. 9 Jacket Potatoes 10 Frozen Potato Products To cook jacket potatoes choose medium To cook FROZEN potato products. eg. Hash Browns, Croquettes, etc., that are sized potatoes 200-250g (7-9oz).

  • Page 30: Cooking & Reheating Guidelines

    Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be brought MINCE PIES - CAUTION back to serving temperature in just minutes and will taste freshly cooked and NOT REMEMBER even if the pastry is cold leftover.

  • Page 31: Reheating Charts

    Reheating Charts The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size etc. HEATING CATEGORY Your oven is Heating Category E and this is displayed on the front of The IEC (60705) power 900W your oven door.
  • Page 32 Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Quantity Level Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines CANNED PUDDINGS Creamed Rice 425 g HIGH mins. Place in a microwave safe bowl. Cover and place on turntable. Sponge Pudding 300 g HIGH 2 mins. CANNED VEGETABLES – Drain where appropriate Carrots, whole 410 g HIGH...
  • Page 33 Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Quantity Level Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines PASTRY PRODUCTS - PRECOOKED - N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base. Allow 5 mins. standing time. HIGH Place on heat proof plate on turntable. Do not cover. 1 mins 30 secs-2mins.
  • Page 34 Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Quantity Level Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines PURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS - CHILLED N.B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized microwave safe dish. Plastic dishes designed for microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care. Cauliflower Cheese 450 g HIGH...

  • Page 35: Cooking Charts

    Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Approx. Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines BREAD – Frozen Part-baked rolls 340 g (6) Combi: Grill 1 + SIMMER Place on heatproof plate on turntable. Part-baked Garlic Baguette 325 g (2) Combi: Grill 1 + SIMMER BACON –...
  • Page 36 Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Approx. Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines EGGS – Poached. Water 45 ml HIGH 50 secs. • Place in a small bowl and heat for 1st cooking time. MEDIUM • Add egg (medium sized). Water 90 ml HIGH...
  • Page 37 Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Approx. Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines LAMB – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 44. Chops 400 g (4) MEDIUM Place in microwave safe dish or rack. Cover and place on turntable. or Combi:Grill 1 + SIMMER Pre-heat pan* Brush chops with oil.
  • Page 38 Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Approx. Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines PORRIDGE – N.B. Use a large bowl. 1 serving cup oats HIGH Add 1 cup of water or milk. Stir halfway. 2 servings 1 cup oats HIGH Add 2 cups of water or milk.
  • Page 39 Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Approx. Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines Brussel Sprouts 450 g HIGH Cabbage – sliced 450 g HIGH Carrots 450 g HIGH Cauliflower – florets 450 g HIGH Celery 450 g HIGH Corn on the Cob 450 g HIGH Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) water.

  • Page 40: Decreasing Recipes

    Increasing and Decreasing Recipes INCREASING RECIPES for 4 servings will become 40 mins. on MEDIUM power for 6 servings. • To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, increase each ingredient listed by half. To double the quantity, simply double every •...

  • Page 41: Soups And Starters

    Soups and Starters ngredients Aubergine with Creamy Mushroom Sauce Serves 4 2 aubergines sea salt 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil Oven Accessory: glass turntable and grill rack Sauce: 1. Slice each aubergine into thick slices lengthways. 200 ml carton crème frâiche 285 g jar mushroom antipasto, drained 2.
  • Page 42 ngredients Stuffed Croissants Serves 4 100 g (4 oz) tasty grated cheese 100 g (4 oz) smoked ham, diced 1 tomato, deseeded and chopped Oven Accessory: panacrunch pan and glass turntable 60 ml (4 tbsp) sour cream 1. Combine all the filling ingredients in a bowl. 15 ml (1 tbsp) mayonnaise 10 ml (2 tsp) wholegrain mustard 2.

  • Page 43: Fish

    Fish WHOLE FISH Fish cooks very well by micro wave as it For fish with a strong odour, eliminate the If cooking 2 whole fish together, they should stays moist and the lingering fish smells left smell after cooking by placing 600 ml (1 pt) be arranged head to tail for even cooking.
  • Page 44 ngredients Tuna Fish Cakes Serves 4 350 g (12 oz) potatoes 25 g (1 oz) butter 1 small onion, finely chopped Oven Accessory: glass turntable and then grill rack 200 g (7 oz) can tuna, drained 1. Cook potatoes with 45 ml (3 tbsp) water, covered on HIGH power for 6-8 mins. or until 1 egg, hardboiled, chopped cooked.
  • Page 45 ngredients Fish Balti Serves 4 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 1 onion, finely chopped 175 g (6 oz) okra, topped and tailed Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole dish 1 green pepper, deseeded and sliced 1. Place the oil and onion in a large bowl. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins. or until 30 ml (2 tbsp) Balti curry paste the onion is softened.

  • Page 46: Meat And Poultry

    Meat and Poultry Guidelines DEFROSTED JOINTS STANDING TIME TURNING If the meat has previously been frozen, Meat and poultry require a minimum of Joints and poultry should be turned over ensure it is properly thawed before cooking 15 mins. STANDING TIME wrapped in halfway through cooking.
  • Page 47 ngredients Belgian Beef Casserole Serves 4 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) braising steak, cubed 2 large onions, sliced thinly 1 clove garlic, crushed Dish: large casserole with lid 30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned flour 1. Combine all the casserole ingredients in dish. Cover with lid and cook on HIGH power for 15 ml (1 tbsp) brown sugar 10 mins.
  • Page 48 ngredients Steak and Kidney Pudding Serves 4 Filling: 350 g (12 oz) braising steak, cubed 100 g (4 oz) kidney, cubed Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) casserole + 1.2 litre (2 pt) pudding basin 30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned flour 1.
  • Page 49 ngredients Paprika Pork Casserole Serves 4 15 ml (1 tbsp) sunflower oil 450 g (1 lb) pork, cubed 1 onion, sliced Dish: large casserole 1 clove garlic, crushed 1. Place all the ingredients except the cornflour and crème frâiche in a large bowl. Cover and 1 green pepper, deseeded and cut into strips cook on HIGH power for 10 mins.

  • Page 50: Pasta And Rice

    Pasta and Rice ngredients Pesto Spaghetti Serves 4 275 g (10 oz) spaghetti 400 g (14 oz) new potatoes, cubed 225 g (8 oz) green beans, halved Dish: large casserole 120 g (4 oz) tub fresh pesto 1. Place spaghetti in a large bowl, add 1 litre (1 pt) of boiling water, cover and cook on HIGH olive oil, for drizzling power for 8-9 mins.
  • Page 51 ngredients Kedgeree Serves 2 175 g (6 oz) easycook brown rice 450 ml ( pt) hot chicken stock 450 g (1 lb) smoked haddock Dish: large casserole 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice 1. Place the rice and chicken stock in casserole, cover and cook on HIGH power for 1 medium onion, chopped 15-17 mins.

  • Page 52: Cheese And Egg Dishes

    Cheese and Egg Dishes QUICHES PIERCING BOILED EGGS IN SHELLS Always cook quiches on SIMMER power to Always pierce egg yolk and white to stop Never attempt to cook a boiled egg by avoid curdling the egg filling. them exploding when cooking in a microwave.
  • Page 53 ngredients Summer Vegetable Flan Serves 6 250g (9 oz) shortcrust pastry 150 g (5 oz) courgettes 175 g (6 oz) broccoli Dish: 23 cm (9”) flan dish 50 g (2 oz) peas 1. Line flan dish with pastry, prick with a fork. Cook on Combination: GRILL 1 and MEDIUM 175 g (6 oz) asparagus power for 4 mins.

  • Page 54: Vegetables/Vegetarian

    Vegetables and Vegetarian • Root vegetables. i.e. carrots, swede, • Cabbage should be shredded and • If cooking potatoes with other vegetables, should be cut into slices, strips or cubes. cooked by power and time. only cook with other ROOT vegetables. •...
  • Page 55 ngredients Crispy Toast Topped Ratatouille Serves 4 225 g (8 oz) aubergine, roughly chopped 225 g (8 oz) courgette, roughly chopped 1 yellow pepper, roughly chopped Dish: shallow dish 1 red pepper, roughly chopped 1. Combine all the ingredients in a casserole dish, apart from the baguette and the cheese. 2 large garlic cloves 397 g can chopped tomatoes 2.
  • Page 56 ngredients Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Serves 4 2 medium sweet potatoes 1 large tomato, sliced 50 g (2 oz) spicy sausage, sliced Oven Accessory: glass turntable then grill rack 30 ml (2 tbsp) coriander, chopped Dish: shallow heatproof dish 75 g (3 oz) cheddar cheese, grated 1.
  • Page 57 ngredients Vegetable Enchiladas Serves 4 Tomato Sauce: 1 ⁄ green pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped Dish: 20 x 25cm (8 x 10”) shallow dish 1 clove garlic, crushed 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 1. Combine the green pepper, onion, garlic and oil in a bowl. Cover and cook on HIGH power 397 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes for 3-5 mins.

  • Page 58: Puddings And Desserts

    Puddings and Desserts ngredients Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding Serves 4 150 g (5 oz) self-raising flour pinch of salt 50 g (2 oz) caster sugar Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) pudding basin 50 g (2 oz) suet 1. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour and salt. Stir in the sugar and suet. 1 egg 150 ml ( ⁄...
  • Page 59 ngredients Baked Lemon Cheesecake Serves 8 75 g (3 oz) butter 175 g (6 oz) digestive biscuits, crushed 5 ml (1 tsp) cinnamon Dish: 20 cm (8”) deep pyrex dish, greased Filling: 1. Melt butter on HIGH power for 1-2 mins. or until melted. Stir in biscuits and cinnamon. Press 175 g (6 oz) cream cheese into base of dish.

  • Page 60: Sauces

    Sauces CONTAINER SIZE STIRRING – IMPORTANT POWER LEVEL Always use a container or jug at least twice Most sauces require HIGH Power for Sauces/gravy should be thoroughly stirred the capacity of the sauce, to avoid boiling cooking. Sauces containing eggs should be before, during and after cooking, to avoid over.

  • Page 61: Baking

    Baking Guidelines DISH SHAPE CONSISTENCY MIXING/BEATING Ring moulds are ideal for baking cakes in, Generally cakes to be cooked by microwave Cakes cooked by microwave need to be well especially dense cakes. They help prevent should have a softer consistency than those mixed, but not over beaten.
  • Page 62 ngredients Chewy Flapjacks Makes: 8 slices 75 g (3 oz) butter or margarine 30 ml (2 tbsp) golden syrup 75 g (3 oz) light brown sugar Dish: 20 cm (8”) round flan dish 150 g (5 oz) porridge oats 1. Place butter, syrup and sugar in a bowl and cook on HIGH power for 1-2 mins. or until 50 g (2 oz) raisins melted.

  • Page 63: Preserves

    Preserves STERILIZING JARS DISH SIZE DO NOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE TO STERILIZE BABIESʼ BOTTLES. Always use a very large pyrex bowl. DO NOT Jam jars can be sterilized by microwave attempt to use jam pans or saucepans in your ready for your jams. Half fill with water and DO NOT SEAL PRESERVING JARS IN microwave.

  • Page 64: Technical Specifications

    Class B means that this product may be used in normal household areas. Technical Specifications NN-GD569M Rated Voltage: 230-240V, 50Hz Operating Frequency:...

  • Page 65: Information On Disposal

    If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Pursuant to the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15,22525 Hamburg, F.R.Germany Manufactured by Panasonic Home Appliances Microwave Oven (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd, 898...

  • Page 66: Index

    Index Cling Film..................9, 12 Clock, setting the time ...............15 Adapting Recipes................38 Combination cooking ..............22-23 Apples, poached/stewed..............34 Containers to use................. 11-12 Arcing....................7 Control Panel ..................13 Auto weight cooking ..............24-27 Cooking Charts................33-37 Auto weight defrosting ..............17-18 Custard .....................
  • Page 67 Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce ........56 Lemon Brûleé ................57 Kedgeree ..................49 Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding ............ 56 Reheating guidelines..............28 Lamb guidelines..................44 Reheating Charts................ 29-32 cooking charts................35 Rice, cooking ..................36 Chops .................... 35 Lamb Casserole................47 Lamb in a spicy cream &...

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