Micro Power - Panasonic NN-ST64JW Operating Instruction And Cook Book

Converting Recipes from Other Sources
One of the most common uses for a microwave oven
is to reheat food. Your Panasonic microwave allows
you to either reheat by placing food into the oven
and you choose the micro power level and length
of heating time or you may reheat automatically by
using the AUTO REHEAT Pad on your microwave.
Following are some directions for reheating pre-
cooked foods from refrigerated or room temperature.
General rules for reheating foods by

Micro Power

• Many convenience foods contain heating
instructions on the packaging. It is best to follow
these instructions, being sure to check the wattage
of the oven they used and adjust the cooking time
if necessary (decrease cooking time by 10% for
every 100watts more powerful your oven is).
• If package directions are not available, follow the
recommendations in the charts on the following
pages.
• All foods must be pre-cooked; raw foods will
not cook through during reheating times and if
consumed may cause illness.
• Do not reheat in foil containers, cans or plastic
containers as incorrect heating times will result.
Place foods into microwave safe bowls or onto
dinner-plates before heating.
• Most foods can be heated on 1100 W but consider
if the food is delicate in structure like baked custard
or you have a large quantity, a lower power level for
slightly longer may be gentler.
• Cover foods with plastic wrap if you require a
steamed effect or leave uncovered for a drier
surface, e.g. Crumbed foods.
Note: when cooking by Auto Cook all food must be
covered.
• Stir or re-arrange foods during heating as this
will help food heat evenly. Stir after heating and
let stand for 2 to 3 minutes. Check temperatures
before adding extra heating time and ensure food is
hot. If food is not heated enough, consumption may
cause illness.
Caution:
Pastry items which have a fi lling that is high in fat
sugar or moisture will become hotter in the centre
and the pastry may only feel warm. Ensure you
allow it to stand for several minutes before eating.
Reheating by Auto Cook
• Minimun weight 250 g / Maximun weight 850 g
• Foods weighting less than 250 g and more than
850 g should be heated by manual micro power
and time.
• All foods must be pre-cooked from refrigerated or
room temperature.
• Suitable foods include casseroles, plated dinners,
soups, stews, pasta dishes. (except lasagne) and
canned foods.
• Do not reheat bread or pastry items, raw or
uncooked foods or beverages.
• Cover foods loosely with plastic wrap or a lid, which
does not snap seal.
• During the cooking time, the oven will 'beep' and
prompt you to rearrange or stir. At the end of
cooking time, stir the food, check it is hot and allow
standing 2 to 3 minutes.
To Operate: Press
Pressing
Press Start.
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