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Panasonic NNA883 Cookery Book & Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1: Cookery Book

    CHAOS CHAOS DEFROST Turbo-Bake For Models: Microwave A883 A823 Cookery Book A873 & Operating Instructi & Operating Instructions A813...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ☎ RECIPES COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108 Soups and Starters 54-56 Write to the address below, or contact us on-line at test.kitchen@panasonic.co.uk Fish 57-61 Alternatively visit our web site at www.cooking-corner.co.uk Meat and Poultry 62-70 Pasta, Rice & Beans...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. Panasonic Dealer. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

  • Page 4: Unpacking Your Oven

    Unpacking your oven Placement of your oven 1. Examine Your Oven 1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable 6" Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven surface 850mm above floor level. For for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in proper operation, the oven must have the door.

  • Page 5: Care And Cleaning

    – use a damp cloth. SERVICE call your local Panasonic N.B. The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals engineer. You can look on the Panasonic and door seal areas. If these areas are damaged the appliance web site (www.panasonic.co.uk) under should not be operated until it has been repaired by a service the “Support”...

  • Page 6: 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, unless you are cooking on CONVECTION and vibrate. This will not affect cooking performance. wish to use the Wire or Enamel Shelves.

  • Page 7: Important Information

    Important Information – Read Carefully Safety 4. Boiled Eggs. Eggs in their shell and whole hard- If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel pad and boiled eggs should not be heated in leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. microwave ovens since they may Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or the circuit explode even after microwave heating...
  • Page 8 Important Information – Read Carefully 9. Meat Thermometer. 13. Keeping Your Oven Clean. Use a meat thermometer to check the It is essential for the safe operation of degree of cooking of roasts and poultry the oven that it is wiped out regularly. only when meat has been removed from Use warm soapy water, squeeze the the microwave.

  • Page 9: 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 10: 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 peeled off before cooking to allow the steam to escape. Eggs, potatoes, apples, sausages etc., will all need to be pierced before cooking.

  • Page 11: 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 cooking and reheating times.

  • Page 12: 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 container Result is suitable for use in your microwave, If the dish is suitable for microwaving, it check by the following test: will remain cool, whilst the water in the...
  • Page 13 PLASTIC CLING FILM Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use, but do not use for cooking Microwave foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that require long cooking times e.g. brown rice. cling film can Only use Tupperware only be used ®...

  • Page 14: Control Panels

    Control Panels NN-A873/NN-A813* NN-A883/NN-A823* Display Window Time Pads Auto Sensor Microwave Programs (4a) Auto Sensor Combination Programs (4b) Auto Weight Combination Programs AUTO SENSOR Auto Weight Defrost Programs Reheat Microwave Power Pad Meal Grill Pad AUTO SENSOR Reheat Veg/Fish Convection Pad Meal SENSOR COMBI Micro Power...

  • Page 15: Operating Instructions

    Let’s Start to Use your Oven NN-A883/NN-A823* NN-A873/NN-A813* Plug in Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to read your operating instructions. Press Clock Pad Set clock as a 12hr clock. Set time using time pads. Press clock pad again.

  • Page 16: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Example of how to set 1.25pm Clock Clock Press twice Press once Press five times Inoperable Press Clock Pad Press Time Pads Press Clock Pad ● ● ● “SET TIME” will appear in the display window, Enter time of day by pressing Time Pads Colon stops blinking.

  • Page 17: 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 18: 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 16).

  • Page 19: 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 20 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 21: Using The Delay/Stand Feature

    Using the Delay/Stand Feature The Delay/Stand Pad is used as a timing pad either before, during or after a cooking program. When the Delay/Stand Pad is selected with a time, there is no microwave power in the oven during this time. 1.

  • Page 22: Grilling

    Grilling The radiant Grill system on the oven gives efficient cooking for a wide variety of foods e.g. chops, sausages, steak, toast, oven chips etc. ALWAYS PREHEAT THE GRILL BEFORE USE. The metal tray must be on the glass turntable when preheating, unless you are using the enamel shelf. Inoperable Start Start...

  • Page 23: Grilling

    Grilling VEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When grilling foods the Glass Turntable should be in position, with the High Wire Rack and the Metal Tray on top. The splash guard is placed inside the metal tray when cooking fatty foods. Or the enamel shelf can be used for grilling large quantities of food or to brown off a dish of food, but we do not recommend using this for fatty foods that can splatter.

  • Page 24: Convection Cooking

    Convection Cooking Your Dimension 4 Combination Oven can be used as a conventional oven using the CONVECTION mode which incorporates a heating element with a fan. Convection cooking is ideal for all cakes, pastries, yorkshire puddings and roast meats. You can cook on one or two levels when using convection cooking. See individual recipes and guidelines on page 24 and 25 for recommended accessories to use.
  • Page 25 Convection Cooking UIDELINES When using the oven as a CONVECTION oven, there is NO MICROWAVE POWER, i.e. the oven is operating as a conventional oven and you can use all your standard metal baking tins and ovenware. It is possible to cook on one or two levels when using convection cooking. VEN ACCESSORIES TO USE ONE LEVEL COOKING.

  • Page 26: Two Level Cooking

    TWO LEVEL COOKING When cooking on two levels use both the shelves supplied, with the enamel shelf on the lower level and the wire shelf on the upper level. Depending on the recipe, you can preheat with or without the shelves in position. See individual recipes for details. Batch Baking Cooking Large Dishes of Food The shelves are ideal for batch baking and when cooking in a large dish that will not turn on the turntable.

  • Page 27: Turbo-Bake Cooking

    TURBO-BAKE Cooking The oven can be programmed to cook or reheat food by the grill and the convection oven working simultaneously, to give foods that extra crispness and colour. This is known as TURBO-BAKE and can often reduce traditional oven cooking times. ALWAYS PREHEAT BEFORE USE.
  • Page 28 TURBO-BAKE Cooking VEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When using TURBO-BAKE the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray placed on top. Or the enamel shelf can be used for Turbo-Bake cooking, on the lower level, when cooking larger quantities of food. Food can be placed on the Low Rack or Metal Tray on High Wire Rack - see individual recipe for guidelines.

  • Page 29: Combination Cooking

    Combination Cooking Your oven has three methods of cooking by Combination. 1. Convection and Microwave 2. Grill and Microwave 3. TURBO-BAKE and Microwave COMBINATION cooking is ideal for many It is possible to use smooth seamed metal container or re-program to CONVECTION foods.
  • Page 30 Combination 1. Convection and Microwave This is the most popular combination mode combining convection heat with microwave power. Casseroles, meat joints, jacket potatoes and pastries are very successful using this combination. Unsuitable foods are those which contain whisked eggs, meringues, rich fruit cakes, biscuits and yorkshire puddings.
  • Page 31 Combination 1. Convection and Microwave GUIDELINES • Food is usually cooked UNCOVERED. • After cooking it is important that the accessories are removed for cleaning before re-use and that the oven walls and floor are wiped with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease. DO NOT PUT ACCESSORIES IN THE DISHWASHER. The chart below gives suggestions for Combination programs.
  • Page 32 Combination 2. Grill and Microwave This Combination mode is suitable for It is necessary to preheat when using Grill 1 - HIGH foods which are normally grilled and for this Combination mode and food Grill 2 - MEDIUM reheating small savoury items. should always be cooked uncovered.
  • Page 33 Combination 2. Grill and Microwave VEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When using Combination cooking the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray on top, when preheating. After preheating food should be placed directly onto the Metal Tray or on the Splash guard inside the Metal Tray, which sits on the High Wire Rack.
  • Page 34 Combination 3. TURBO-BAKE and Microwave This Combination mode is very useful for foods which require quick browning or crisping. Unsuitable foods are casseroles, cakes, meringues, pastries with sweet fillings, foods containing whisked eggs and yorkshire puddings. It is not necessary to preheat and food should always be cooked uncovered. Grill 1-2-3 Combination Micro Power...
  • Page 35 Combination 3. TURBO-BAKE and Microwave VEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When using Combination cooking the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray on top. Non-metallic dishes or items of food Food can also be placed directly onto can be placed directly onto Low Rack the Metal Tray on the High Wire on the Metal Tray on the Glass...
  • Page 36 Auto Sensor and Sensor Combi Cook Programs These features allow you to cook or reheat foods automatically. There is no need to enter the weight, as these programs use a humidity sensor which will automatically select the correct Microwave power level and/or Combination setting and calculate the correct cooking time. Adjust to Taste AUTO SENSOR The Sensor programs cook foods for average...
  • Page 37 Auto Sensor and Sensor Combi Cook Programs Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Programs 1-4 use Microwave power only, Programs 5-8 use Combination of Convection and/or Grill and Microwave. For perfect results ensure that the oven is cold before using any sensor program. Reheat Meal 1 Chilled Meal...

  • Page 38: Auto Weight Programs

    Auto Weight Cook Programs This feature allows you to cook or reheat eight foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the Microwave power level and/or Combination setting, 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.
  • Page 39 Auto Weight Cook Programs Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Chicken 9 Whole Chicken 10 Chicken Portions To cook WHOLE FRESH unstuffed For cooking chicken quarters e.g. leg chickens. Cook stuffing separately. Place quarters, breast quarters with bone. DO chicken on Low Rack with Splash Guard NOT use for drumsticks, boneless on Metal Tray and place on Glass...

  • Page 40: Cooking And 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 41: 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 The IEC (60705) Your oven is Heating Category E and this is displayed on the power output (watts) 1000W front of your oven door.
  • Page 42 Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level Select (approx) CANNED MEAT Chilli Con Carne 410 g HIGH 3 mins. 30 secs. Place in a heatproof bowl on turntable. Cover. Hot Dogs (drained) 415 g HIGH 3 mins. Place in a heatproof bowl on turntable.
  • Page 43 Reheating Charts Food Weight/ Power Time to Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level Select (approx) DRINKS — COFFEE 1 mug 235 ml HIGH 2 mins. 2 mugs 470 ml HIGH 3 mins. 30 secs. Place in a heatproof mug on turntable. 3 mugs 705 ml HIGH 4 mins.
  • Page 44 Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Instructions/Guidelines Food Quantity Level Select (approx) PLATED MEALS – HOMEMADE – CHILLED HIGH 3 mins. Child size Place on a heatproof plate on turntable. Cover. HIGH 5 mins. HIGH 4-5 mins. Adult size Place on a heatproof plate on turntable. Cover. HIGH 5-6 mins.

  • Page 45: Reheating Charts

    Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level Select (approx) PURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS – CHILLED N.B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heat-proof dish, except when using TURBO-BAKE. MEDIUM power or 6-7 mins. Place on turntable. Lasagne 300 g Combi:...

  • Page 46: Cooking Charts

    Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) BREAD – Frozen Part-baked rolls 200 g (4) Combi: Place on metal tray on turntable. 230°C + SIM power Part-baked 170 g (1) Combi: Place on metal tray on turntable. 230°C + SIM power Garlic Baguette BACON –...
  • Page 47 Cooking Charts on turntable. Weight/ Choice of Time Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) BEEFBURGERS – Frozen from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove grill accessory with care. HIGH power Place on micro-safe rack or plate on turntable. Cover. 227 g (4) Place on splash guard in metal tray on high wire rack or GRILL 1 on turntable.
  • Page 48 Cooking Charts on turntable. Turn halfway. Food Weight/ Choice of Time Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) EGGS – Scrambled. HIGH power 30 secs 1 Egg • Add 1 tbsp of milk for each egg used. HIGH power 20 secs • Beat eggs, milk and knob of butter together. HIGH power 50 secs 2 Eggs...
  • Page 49 Cooking Charts Stir halfway. Instructions/Guidelines Weight/ Choice of Time Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) FISH - FROZEN from raw - For Guidelines see Fish Chapter page 57. Haddock Fillets HIGH power or Place in micro-safe dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover. 380 g (4) Place on metal tray on high wire rack on turntable.
  • Page 50 Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) LAMB – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 62. Casseroling lamb HIGH then LOW power or 10 then 60 Place in micro-safe dish on turntable.
  • Page 51 Cooking Charts 450g (1lb) Turn halfway. Weight/ Choice of Time Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) PORK – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 62. Place on splash guard on metal tray on high wire rack Chops 350 g (2) GRILL 1...
  • Page 52 Cooking Charts 8-10 GRILL/CONV 250˚C Weight/ Choice of Time Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) MILK PUDDING – Use large bowl, cover. Stir halfway. Flaked Rice 50 g SIMMER power Add 600 ml (1pt) milk. 30 ml sugar HIGH power 50 g Pudding Rice Add 450 ml (...

  • Page 53: Cooking Charts

    Cooking Charts 8-10 GRILL/CONV 250˚C Weight/ Choice of Time Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) FRESH VEGETABLES – Place in shallow micro-safe dish. Spinach 450 g HIGH power Add 90 ml (6tbsp) water. Cover. Spring Greens 450 g HIGH power Add 90 ml (6tbsp) water.

  • Page 54: Adapting 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 55: Soups And Starters

    Soups and Starters Ingredients Carrot & Orange Soup Serves 4 25g (1oz) butter 1 medium onion coarsely chopped 700g (1 lb) carrots thickly sliced Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable 1 litre (1 pints) vegetable stock 1.
  • Page 56 Mushroom Paté Ingredients Serves 4 young spinach leaves 25 g (1 oz) butter 2 garlic cloves, crushed Dish: 18 cm (7") souffle dish lightly greased 450 g (1 lb) flat black mushrooms, Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray finely chopped 1.
  • Page 57 Ingredients Red Pepper & Mushroom Bruschetta Serves 4 8 slices ciabatta 20g tub garlic butter or 25g (1oz) softened butter beaten with 1 chopped clove of garlic Dish: microwave safe bowl 200g (7 oz) or 4-5 large flat mushrooms Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray on high wire rack 1 tbsp olive oil 1.

  • Page 58: Fish

    Fish WHOLE FISH Fish cooks very well by microwave 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 59 Tuna Fish Cakes ngredients Serves 4 350 g (12 oz) potatoes 25 g (1 oz) butter 1 small onion, finely chopped Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + high wire 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 60 Coubliac ngredients Serves 4 50 g (2 oz) long grain rice 300 ml ( pt) boiling water 1 onion, finely chopped Dish: baking sheet (round) Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 50 g (2 oz) mushrooms, chopped 1. Place rice and water in a large casserole, cover and cook on HIGH power for 10 mins. or 25 g (1 oz) butter until just cooked.
  • Page 61 Bouillabaisse ngredients Serves 6 225 g (8 oz) tomatoes 125 ml (4 fl.oz) olive oil 30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato puree Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole Oven Accessory: glass turntable 2 onions, chopped 1. Skin the tomatoes and cut into four pieces, removing the cores. Place the oil and tomato 1 large leek, sliced puree in a large bowl, heat on HIGH power for 1 min.

  • Page 62: Fish

    Mediterranean Fish Bake ngredients Serves 4 45ml (3 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil juice of lemon 100g (4oz) fresh pesto sauce Dish: large ovenproof rectangular dish approx. 27 x 23 cm (11”x9”) salt and freshly ground black pepper Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + low rack 4 x 175g (6oz) thick cut haddock or cod fillets 1.

  • Page 63: 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 64 Coq au Vin ngredients Serves 4 4 chicken portions approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb) in weight 5 ml (1 tsp) mixed herbs Dish: large casserole with lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray salt and pepper 1. Place all ingredients in casserole dish. 100 g (4 oz) streaky bacon 100 g (4 oz) button mushrooms 2.
  • Page 65 Ingredients Layered Chicken Puff Serves 4 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp fresh thyme Oven Accessory: enamel shelf tbsp olive oil 1. Slice the chicken breasts into strips and place between plastic film and flatten using a rolling salt and pepper pin.
  • Page 66 ngredients Savoury Mince Serves 4 1 onion, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) casserole dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable 397 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes 1. Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole, cover and cook on HIGH power for 2 mins. or until 15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato puree soft.
  • Page 67 Stuffed Aubergines ngredients Serves 4 2 large aubergines 100g (4 oz) sliced crusty bread 250g (9 oz) minced beef Dish: shallow pyrex® dish Oven Accessory: enamel shelf then glass turntable + metal tray + low rack 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 medium onion, chopped 1.
  • Page 68 Steak and Kidney Pudding ngredients 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 Oven Accessory: glass turntable 1 onion, chopped 1.
  • Page 69 Glazed Gammon ngredients Serves 4 900 g (2 lb) unsmoked gammon joint cold water to cover 300 ml ( pt) white wine (optional) Dish: large bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low rack + metal tray + splash guard 1 onion, peeled 1.
  • Page 70 Sticky Ribs Ingredients Serves 4 1 kg (2 lb 2 oz) pork spare ribs 300 ml ( pt) water For the glaze Dish: 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 inch) rectangular dish 150g (5 oz) orange marmalade preferably Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + high rack shredless or fine shred 1.
  • Page 71 Pork and Potato Bake ngredients Serves 4 225 g (8 oz) carrots, sliced 3 celery sticks, sliced 15 ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil Dish: 20 x 25 cm (8" x 10") rectangular dish 4 boneless pork chops Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 15 ml (1 tbsp) prepared mustard 1 onion, finely chopped 1.

  • Page 72: Pasta, Rice & Beans

    Pasta, Rice and Beans Spicy Tomato Pasta ngredients Serves 4 350g (12oz) dried pasta 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil tsp salt Dish: large ovenproof dish + 3 litre (6 pt) bowl 2 red peppers, seeded and cut into chunks Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + low wire rack 2 red onions cut into wedges 1.
  • Page 73 ngredients Spinach & Ricotta Lasagne Serves 4-6 2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 30 ml (2 tbsp) oil Dish: 2 ltr (4 pt) shallow dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 3 deseeded red peppers, chopped 1. Place one of the onions and a clove of garlic in a bowl with 1 tbsp oil and cook for 2-3 mins. 397 g (14 oz) canned tomatoes on HIGH power or until soft.
  • Page 74 Tagliatelle Toscana ngredients Serves 4 1 large aubergine, cubed salt 350 g (12 oz) tagliatelle, fresh Dish: deep casserole dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + low rack 1 onion 1. Sprinkle the aubergine with salt and leave for 20 mins, then rinse and dry. 1 clove garlic, crushed 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil 2.

  • Page 75: Cheese And Egg Dishes

    Cheese and Egg Dishes Ham and Cheese Croissants ngredients Serves 6 1 can ready to bake croissants 6 cheese slices 6 wafer thin slices of ham Dish: round baking tray egg for glazing Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + low rack 1.
  • Page 76 Baked Soufflé ngredients Serves 4 25 g (1 oz) butter 25 ml (1 tbsp) flour 150 ml ( pt) milk Dish: 15 cm (6") souffle dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + low rack 3 eggs, separated 1. Melt butter on HIGH power for 30 secs. Stir in flour. Cook on HIGH power for 30 secs.–1 salt and pepper min.
  • Page 77 Croque Monsieur ngredients Serves 2 4 slices bread, buttered 5 ml (1 tsp) Dijon mustard 2 slices smoked ham Oven Accessory: glass turntable + high wire rack + metal tray 100 g (4 oz) sliced cheese 1. Preheat on GRILL 1. 2.

  • Page 78: 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 79 Potato & Rosemary Cake ngredients Serves 4 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 450 g (1 lb) onions, skinned and sliced 900 g (2 lb) new potatoes, thinly sliced Dish: 25 cm (10”) flan dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 2 garlic cloves, skinned and crushed 1.
  • Page 80 Roast Vegetable Parcels ngredients Serves 4 700 g (1 lb 8 oz) mixed vegetables eg. sweet potato, red pepper, leeks, aubergine, courgettes, onion Oven Accessory: enamel shelf 1 clove garlic, crushed 1. Place the chopped tomatoes and puree in a heatproof bowl uncovered and cook on HIGH 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil power for 5 mins then MEDIUM power for 7-8 mins or until mixture is reduced in volume 200 g (7 oz) can chopped tomatoes...
  • Page 81 Summer Vegetable Flan ngredients Serves 6 1 quantity shortcrust pastry (page 86) 175 g (6 oz) courgettes 1 garlic clove, crushed Dish: 23 cm (9") flan dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 175 g (6 oz) broccoli 1. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 210°C. Line the flan dish with the pastry and bake blind for 50 g (2 oz) peas 10 mins with baking beans.
  • Page 82 ngredients Spicy Potatoes Serves 4 350 g (12 oz) potatoes 45 ml (3 tbsp) natural yoghurt 10 ml (2 tsp) mango chutney Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable 3 ml ( tsp) cumin, coriander and 1. Cut the potatoes into large cubes and place in a large bowl with 6 tbsp water. Cover and garam masala cook on HIGH power for 6-8 mins.
  • Page 83 Vegetarian Chilli ngredients Serves 4 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 green pepper, chopped Dish: large casserole + lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable 1 chilli, chopped 1. Place oil, onion, pepper, chilli and carrots in a large casserole, cover and cook on HIGH 2 carrots, diced power for 4-5 mins.
  • Page 84 ngredients Stuffed Peppers Serves 6 3 red and 3 yellow peppers 2 tbsp oil 50g (2oz) pine nuts Dish: 1.7 litre (3 pt) ovenproof dish 2 cloves garlic, crushed Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 100g (4oz) long grain rice 1.

  • Page 85: 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 86 Tomato Sauce ngredients Serves 4 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 celery stick, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped Dish: large casserole Oven Accessory: glass turntable 25 g (1 oz) butter 1. Place onion, celery, carrot and butter in casserole, cover and cook on HIGH power for 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4-5 mins.

  • Page 87: Pastry

    Pastry Shortcrust Pastry ngredients 225 g (8 oz) plain flour pinch salt 100 g (4 oz) margarine 1. Place flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Rub the margarine into the flour until the mixture 45 ml (3 tbsp) cold water resembles fine breadcrumbs.

  • Page 88: Apple Pie

    Minced Beef and Onion Pie ngredients Serves 4 Filling: 350 g (12 oz) lean minced steak 1 medium onion, chopped Dish: large casserole + lid + 20 cm (8") pie plate 450 ml ( pt) hot beef stock 15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato puree Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 5 ml (1 tsp) yeast extract (Marmite ®...
  • Page 89 Chocolate Eclairs ngredients Makes 12 1 quantity of choux pastry (page 86) 150 ml ( pt) whipping cream 100 g (4 oz) icing sugar, sieved Dish: baking sheet Oven Accessory: wire shelf + enamel shelf 10 ml (2 tsp) cocoa powder 1.

  • Page 90: Pastry

    Ingredients Apple Strudel Serves 4 600 g (1 lb 5 oz) dessert apples such as Granny Smith’s, cored, peeled and roughly chopped Oven Accessory: enamel shelf, greased juice of lemon 1. Preheat the oven empty on CONVECTION 180°C. 50 g (2 oz) golden caster sugar 2.

  • Page 91: Desserts

    Puddings and Desserts Creamy Rice Pudding ngredients Serves 2 butter for greasing 225 ml (8fl. oz) evaporated milk 350 ml (12fl. oz) water Dish: large bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable 50 g (2 oz) short grain rice 1. Butter the bowl. Mix the milk and water together. Pour into the bowl and stir in the rice and 25 g (1 oz) caster sugar sugar.
  • Page 92 Creme Caramel ngredients Serves 4 150 ml ( pt) water 100 g (4 oz) caster sugar 3 eggs Dish: 15 cm (6") souffle dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable 3 ml ( tsp) vanilla essence 1. Put water and the 100 g (4 oz) of sugar in a souffle dish. Cook on HIGH power for 2-3 mins. 30 ml (2 tbsp) caster sugar or until sugar has dissolved.
  • Page 93 Chocolate Saucy Pudding ngredients with toffee sauce Pudding: 75 g (3 oz) plain chocolate 30 ml (2 tbsp) milk Dish: 1.2 litre (2 pt) pudding basin Oven Accessory: glass turntable 175 g (6 oz) margarine 1. Line the base of a 1.2 litre (2 pt) pudding basin with a circle of greaseproof paper. 175 g (6 oz) light muscovado sugar 2.
  • Page 94 Fruit Crumble ngredients Serves 4 675 g (1 lb 8 oz) fresh fruit, prepared (e.g. apples, plums, rhubarb, gooseberries, blackcurrants) Dish: suitable sized, heatproof dish sugar to taste Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + low rack Crumble Topping: 1.

  • Page 95: Baking

    Baking Guidelines Cakes marked with an asterix * are suitable MIXING/BEATING EGGS for use on AUTO CAKE program. The following recipes have been tested using Cakes cooked by microwave need to be well medium eggs. Using a different size of egg mixed, but not over beaten.

  • Page 96: Orange Syrup Cake

    Gingerbread * ngredients 225 g (8 oz) plain flour pinch salt 10 ml (2 tsp) ground ginger Dish: 18 cm (7") square tin lined with 2 strips to form cross shape 10 ml (2 tsp) baking powder Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 3 ml ( tsp) bicarbonate of soda 1.

  • Page 97: Carrot Cake

    Carrot Cake * ngredients 50 g (9 oz) plain flour 10 ml (2 tsp) bicarbonate of soda 10 ml (2 tsp) baking powder Dish: 23 cm (9") round tin, base lined Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 10 ml (2 tsp) cinnamon 1.

  • Page 98: Dundee Cake

    Dundee Cake * ngredients 100 g (4 oz) currants 100 g (4 oz) sultanas 100 g (4 oz) raisins Dish: 20 cm (8") round tin, greased and lined 50 g (2 oz) whole almonds, blanched and Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray chopped, reserve 6 whole for decoration 225 g (8 oz) butter or margarine 1.

  • Page 99: Pecan Sour Cream Cake

    Pecan Sour Cream Cake Ingredients 250g (9 oz) butter 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence 150g (5 oz) caster sugar Dish: 23cm (9”) cake tin, lined with greaseproof paper 2 eggs, beaten Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 284ml (10 fl.oz) soured cream 1.

  • Page 100: American Cookies

    American Cookies ngredients Basic Cookie Dough: 100 g (4 oz) butter 100 g (4 oz) caster sugar Dish: 2 baking trays 30 x 21.5 cms (11 x 8”) Oven Accessory: enamel shelf + wire shelf 1 egg, beaten 1. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 170°C 175 g (6 oz) plain flour Variations: 2.

  • Page 101: Baking

    Fairy Cakes Ingredients Makes 24 175g (6oz) butter 175g (6oz) caster sugar 3 eggs, beaten Dish: 2 x 12 hole bun tins 32cm x 24cm (12 ” x 9 ”) + 24 paper cake cases 175g (6oz) self raising flour Oven Accessory: enamel shelf + wire shelf 1.

  • Page 102: Preserves

    Preserves STERILIZING JARS DISH SIZE WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE TO STERILIZE Jam jars can be sterilized by microwave Always use a very large pyrex bowl. DO NOT BABIES’ BOTTLES. ready for your jams. Half fill with water and attempt to use jam pans or saucepans in your heat them on HIGH power until water boils microwave.
  • Page 103 Plum Jam ngredients Makes approx. 2-2 lbs jam 675 g (1 lb) plums or damsons 200 ml (7fl. oz) water 675 g (1 lb) sugar Dish: large bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice 1. Prick the plums and place in a large bowl with the water. Cook on HIGH power for 5-10 mins. 5 ml (1 tsp) butter or until the fruit is soft.

  • Page 104: Bread

    Bread The main advantage of using the Leave in oven until dough has doubled items from the freezer as required. microwave when making bread is that the in size. Traditional hard crusted breads and rolls dough can be proved by microwave as NB: If cooking on Convection or cannot be cooked successfully in the long as microsafe dishes are used.

  • Page 105: Sunday Lunch

    Traditional Sunday Lunch for 4 STEP BY STEP Menu Apple Pie Roast Beef Prepare and cook Apple Pie – see page 87. Gravy Potatoes Yorkshire Puddings Prepare 900 g (2 lb) of potatoes. Place in a single layer in a dish with 150 ml ( pt) of water.

  • Page 106: Building-In Your Oven

    This interference In case of fitting into an oven is similar to the interference caused housing, please use Panasonic’s by small appliances such as mixers, Trim Kit vacuums, hair dryers, etc. It does not indicate a problem with your NN-TKA80W - White oven.

  • Page 107: Index

    Index Fruit Scones..................99 Fruity Cream Cheesecake ..............95 Adapting Recipes................53 Gingerbread..................95 Lemon and Raisin Flapjacks............100 Apples, poached and stewed.............48 Orange Syrup Cake ................95 Apple Pie ..................43, 87 Pecan Sour Cream Cake..............98 Arcing....................7 Spicy Apple Cake................96 Auto Sensor Cooking..............35-36 Streusel Topped Fruit Muffins ............100 Auto Weight Cooking..............37-38 Swiss Roll ..................98 Auto Weight Defrosting..............16-18...
  • Page 108 Chops....................48 Madras Curry ..................67 Eggs poached/scrambled .............46-47 Moussaka..................67 Spicy Lamb Tagines................68 Lemon Curd ..................101 Lentils Fan motor operation ................7 cooking charts .................45 Fish Lentil Biryani ...................72 guidelines..................57 cooking charts................47-48 Bouillabaise..................60 Coubliac ..................59 Maintenance ..................4 Family Fish Pie................59 Meat and Poultry recipes and guidelines........ 62-70 Fish Curry..................60 Microwave power levels..............
  • Page 109 cooking charts .................50 Shielding ................... 18 Chops ....................50 Soups and Starters Casserole Pork with Herby Dumplings ..........69 Baked Stuffed Tomatoes..............56 Glazed Gammon ................68 Brie and Crambery Crotini ..............55 Harvest Pork Casserole..............70 Carrot and Orange Soup..............54 Pork and Potato Bake..............70 Cream of Mushroom Soup..............54 Sticky Ribs..................69 Mushroom Pâte................
  • Page 110 – 150ml – 300ml ☎ COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108 – 450ml – 600ml Customer Care Centre 08705 357357 – 1 litre Selected Spares and Accessories: Order direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Care Centre number above.
  • Page 111 CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE 08705 357357 For service or spares. Or order spares direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk For COOKERY ADVICE call: 01344 862108 Monday - Friday 9:30- 1:00, 2:00- 5 pm Home Economists will provide friendly E00036A50BP guidance on queries relating to recipes and M0503-0 cooking in your microwave.

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