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- Page 1 Operating Instructions & Cookbook Microwave & Grill Oven NN-GD376 / NN-GD377 CHAOS CHAOS DEFROST...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Information ..........2 Unpacking your oven . -
Page 3: Safety Information
N or coloured BLACK. face of the plug. A replacement fuse cover The wire which is coloured BROWN must be can be purchased from your local Panasonic connected to the terminal in the plug which is Dealer. -
Page 4: Unpacking Your Oven
Unpacking your oven Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notify dealer immediately if unit is damaged. Do NOT install if unit is damaged. Your receipt is your guarantee, please keep safely. -
Page 5: Before Using Your Oven
Caution: Hot surfaces Children should be kept away from the Exterior oven surfaces, including air oven at all times and should only be vents on the cabinet and the oven door, allowed to operate the oven under will get hot during COMBINATION and supervision. -
Page 6: Care & Cleaning
Care & Cleaning of your Microwave Oven - before cleaning and unplug at socket if possible. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, door seals and door seal areas wipe off with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if they get very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended. -
Page 7: Maintenance Of Your Oven
The oven lamp must be replaced by a service technician trained by the manufacturer. DO NOT attempt to remove the outer casing from the oven. These may be ordered direct; on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Care Centre 08705 357357. Most major credit and debit cards accepted. Ensure... -
Page 8: Parts Of Your Oven
Parts of Your Oven 1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller 7. While cooking by MICROWAVE or Ring and Glass Turntable in place. COMBINATION the turntable may vibrate. This will not affect cooking performance. 2. Only use the Glass Turntable specifically designed for this oven. -
Page 9: Important Information
Important Information – Read Carefully If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed, in eggs should not be heated in microwave order to stifle any flames. ovens since they may explode even after Disconnect the power cord, or shut off the microwave heating has ended. - Page 10 Important Information – Read Carefully Use a meat thermometer to check the It is essential for the safe operation of the degree of cooking of roasts and poultry oven that it is wiped out regularly. Use only when meat has been removed from warm soapy water, squeeze the cloth out the microwave.
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Page 11: Microwaving Principles
Microwaving Principles The dish used to cook or Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook reheat the food will get and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in warm during cooking, as World War II. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere the heat conducts from the all the time, both naturally and from manmade sources. -
Page 12: Control Panels
Control Panel NN-GD376 / NN-GD377 (10) (11) (12) The design of your control panel may vary from the panel displayed (depending on colour), but the words on the pads will be the same. When a pad is touched correctly a beep will be heard. -
Page 13: General Guidelines
General Guidelines Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require standing time (inside or outside of the oven) after cook ing, to allow heat to finish con ducting to the centre of the food to cook through completely. Wrap meat joints and jacket potatoes in aluminium foil while standing. -
Page 14: General Guidelines
General Guidelines Individual foods e.g. chicken portions or chops, Even shapes cook evenly. Food cooks better should be placed on a dish so that the thicker by microwave when in a round container rather parts are towards the outside. than square. It is essential that food is checked during and The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat after a recommended cooking time, even if an... -
Page 15: Containers To Use
Containers to use Choosing the correct container is a very important factor in deciding the success or failure of your cooking. When unsure that a cooking con tainer is suitable for use in If the dish is suitable for micro - your microwave, check by the waving, it will remain cool, follow ing test:... -
Page 16: Containers To Use
Containers to use PLASTIC Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use. Only use Tupperware ® containers if they are designed for microwave use. Do not use Melamine as it will scorch. Do not use plastic for cooking foods high in sugar or fat or foods that require long cooking times e.g. -
Page 17: Operating Instructions
Setting the Clock When the oven is first plugged in “88:88” appears in display window. The colon stops blinking. Enter the time by turning the A colon starts to blink. Time of day is now locked Time/Weight Dial. The time into the display. - Page 18 Using the 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.
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Page 19: Microwave Cooking And Defrosting
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting The glass turntable must always be in position when using the oven. High 1 Press Defrost 2 Presses Medium 3 Presses 4 Presses Simmer 5 Presses Warm 6 Presses The cooking Select cooking time by turning Select desired power level. - Page 20 Grilling Select level by pressing one of the Select Cooking time by turning following options:-. the Time/Weight Dial. Time can 1 press grill 1 (high) be set up to 90 minutes. 2 presses grill 2 (medium) 3 Presses grill 3 (low) The grill indicator light appears in the display.
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Page 21: Combination Cooking
Combination Cooking Select cooking time by turning Press combination pad to select level. Time/Weight Dial. Time can be The combination indicator lights, and set up to 90 minutes. combination level (1, 2 or 3) will appear in the display. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn Time/weight dial to increase or decrease the cooking time. -
Page 22: Auto Weight Defrost
Auto Weight Defrost This feature allows you to defrost bread, meat items and joints of meat automatically once you have entered in the weight of the food. Remember to stir or Press the pad once to select Select the weight of the food turn the food during bread, twice to select meat by turning the Time/Weight... -
Page 23: Defrosting Guidelines
Defrosting Guidelines 1. Place foods in a suitable container. Meat joints and chickens should be placed on an upturned saucer or on a plastic rack if you have one. 2. Check food during defrosting, as foods vary in their defrosting speed. 3. -
Page 24: Defrosting Charts
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. -
Page 25: Auto Weight Cooking
Auto Weight Cook Programs This feature allows you to cook or reheat foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the Microwave power level and / or combination level then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of food and then just enter the weight. The weight is entered in grams. Select Weight of the food Select desired program by by turning the Time/Weight... - Page 26 Auto Cook Programs 200g - 500g 200g - 800g To reheat a frozen To reheat a chilled convenience meal convenience meal that can be stirred. that can be stirred. Foods must be in a Foods must be in a suitable shallow suitable shallow microwaveable microwaveable...
- Page 27 Auto Combi Programs 100g - 600g 150g - 1500g To cook jacket For reheating and browning the top potatoes with a of a purchased crispier, drier skin. chilled pizza. Choose medium Remove all sized potatoes 200- 250g (7-9oz) for best packaging and place on Grill rack results.
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Page 28: Cooking And Reheating Guidelines
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 REMEMBER even if the pastry is minutes and will taste freshly cooked and NOT leftover. cold to the touch, the filling will be Always check food is piping hot and return to oven if piping hot and will warm the... -
Page 29: Reheating Charts
Reheating Charts The IEC (60705) 850W power output (watts) Your oven is Heating Category E and this is The heating displayed on the front of your oven door. The category for small information on this label will assist you in using packs of food new instructions on food packs to enable you Microwave symbol... - Page 30 Reheating Charts HIGH 2 mins. Cornish Pasty 225 g (1) Combi* 4-5 mins. Place on microwave safe plate on HIGH 2 mins. turntable. Do not cover. If using Combi Steak & Kidney Pie 230 g (1) or Combi* 5 mins. mode, use heatproof plate.
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Page 31: Reheating/Cooking Charts
Reheating Charts HIGH 5 mins. + rest for 1 min. + HIGH 5-6 mins. Lasagne 400 g or HIGH 2 mins. Place in a microwave safe dish on + Combi* 22 mins. turntable. Do not cover. If using combi HIGH 5 mins. - Page 32 Cooking Charts Place on microwave safe rack or plate 18-20 mins. on turntable. Cover. Quarters 700 g (2) Place on grill rack with heatproof plate Combi* 16-20 mins. underneath. Turn Halfway. Place on upturned saucer breast side 8-10 mins. per Whole HIGH down in flan dish on turntable.
- Page 33 Cooking Charts HIGH 3-4 mins. Place on heatproof plate on turntable. Thin & Crispy 450 g Do not cover. Combi* 10-12 mins. HIGH 4-5 mins. Place on heatproof plate on turntable. Deep Pan 530 g Do not cover. Combi* 10-12 mins. HIGH 2-3 mins.
- Page 34 Cooking Charts Green Beans 450 g HIGH 7-8 mins. Beetroot 450 g HIGH 10-12 mins. Broccoli + Cauliflower - florets 450 g HIGH 8 mins. Brussel Sprouts 450 g HIGH 8-9 mins. Cabbage – sliced 450 g HIGH 7-9 mins. Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) water.
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Page 35: Recipes
Soup and Snacks Cream of Mushroom Soup Serves 4 25 g (1oz) butter 1 small onion, chopped 600 ml (1pt) hot chicken stock 1. Place the butter and chopped onion in a large bowl. 225 g (8oz) button mushrooms, sliced Cover and cook on HIGH power for 2-3 mins or until bouquet garni soft. -
Page 36: Meat And Poultry
Meat and Poultry Lamb in a Spicy Cream and Almond Sauce 3-4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cm ( ”) piece fresh ginger, grated Serves 4 50 g (2 oz) ground almonds 3x15 ml (3 tbsp) water 1. Mix together the garlic, ginger, almonds and water 3 whole cardamom pods to make a thick paste. - Page 37 Pork with Sweet & Sour Sauce Serves 2 225 g (8oz) pork fillet 15 ml (1tbsp) oil 1. Place pork in dish, cover and cook on LOW power 1 small carrot cut into matchsticks for 7-9 mins. or until juices run clear. 1 spring onion, thinly sliced 2.
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Page 38: Fish Curry
Fish Thin fillets of fish i.e. plaice, fish should always be During cooking, popping should be rolled up prior to sprinkled with 30ml (2tbsp) of sounds may be heard. This is cooking to avoid overcooking water, lemon juice or white due to moisture trapped on the thinner outside edge wine. - Page 39 Vegetables Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto Serves 4 40 g (1 oz) dried Cep mushrooms 50 g (2oz) butter 1 clove garlic, finely chopped pt) warm water. 1. Soak mushrooms in 300 ml ( 1 small onion, finely chopped 2. Place the butter, garlic and onion in a large bowl, freshly ground black pepper cover with cling film and cook on HIGH power for 250 g (8oz) Arborio rice...
- Page 40 Desserts / Cakes Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding Serves 4 150 g (5oz) self-raising flour pinch of salt 50 g (2oz) caster sugar 50 g (2oz) suet 1. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour and salt. 1 egg Stir in the sugar and suet. 150 ml ( pt) milk 30 ml (2 tbsp) jam or golden syrup...
- Page 41 Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce 200 g (7 oz) fresh dates, stoned and finely chopped Serves 6 175 g (6 oz) self-raising flour 5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder 1. Pour 175 ml (6 fl. oz) boiling water over the chopped 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence dates and set aside to cool.
- Page 42 Sauces Custard 30 ml (2tbsp) custard power 15 ml (1tbsp) sugar 600 ml (1pt) cold milk 1. Mix together the custard powder, sugar and a little milk to form a smooth paste. 2. Blend in the remaining milk, whisking well. 3.
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Page 43: Technical Specifications
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Manufactured by Panasonic Home Appliances Microwave Oven (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd, 898 Longdong Road, Pudong, Shanghai, 201203, China. Distributed within European Community by Panasonic Manufacturing U.K.Ltd. Pentwyn Industrial... - Page 44 Important Notice 27-33 Failure to follow the instructions given in this Cookbook and Operating Instructions, may affect the recipe result and in some instances may be dangerous. ¤ 0844 844 3868 Selected Spares and Accessories: www.panasonic.co.uk www.cooking-corner.co.uk...