Panasonic NN-ST253W - Manuals

Installation and General Instructions General Use 1. In order to maintain high quality, do not operate the oven when empty. The microwave energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven if no food or water is present to absorb energy. This can lead to damage to the microwave oven including arci...

Cookware and Utensils Guide It is important to use the correct container when cooking in a microwave oven. The following will help you make the right selection. How to Test a Container for Safe Microwave Oven Use TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a 1-cup glass measure with cool w...

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. Do not cook dire...

Control Panels (1) Display Window (2) Microwave Power Levels (3) Time Pads (4) Auto Weight Reheat Programs (5) Auto Weight Cook Programs (6) Auto Weight Defrost Pad (7) Timer / Clock Pad (8) Weight Selection Pads (9) Stop/Cancel Pad:Before Cooking: one press clears your instructions. During Cooking:...

General Guidelines SHAPE Even shapes cook evenly. Food cooks better by microwave when in a round container rather than square. STARTING TEMPERATURE The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat up. Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature. Food temperature should be...

When unsure that a cooking con tainer is suitable for use in your microwave, check by the follow ing test:1. Fill a microwave safe measur ing jug with 300ml ( 1⁄2 pt) cold water. 2. Place it on the turntable along side the dish to be tested. If the dish you are testing is a large dish, then stand th...

When the oven is first plugged in “88.88” appears in display window eg. 11.25pm Press eleven times (to set hours) Press five times (to set 1 mins.) Press twice(to set 10 mins.) • Press Timer/Clock Pad twice. A dot starts blinking. • Press Time Pads - Enter time of day by pressing appropriate Time pa...

The glass turntable must always be in position when using the oven. Wattage 1 Press High 800 Watts 2 Presses Defrost 270 Watts 3 Presses Medium 700 Watts 4 Presses Low 520 Watts 5 Presses Warm 200 Watts • Press the microwave power pad. Select desired power level. An indicator light appears next to t...

This feature allows you to defrost bread, meat items and joints of meat automatically once youhave entered in the weight of the food. • Select desired program. Press the pad once to select bread, twice to select meat items and 3 times to select meat joints. The program number will appear in the disp...

Defrosting Guidelines Arrange food in a single layer. Shield chickens and joints of meat . Turn or break up food as soon as possible. For Best Results: 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. Che...

Meat Defrosting Method Standing Time Time Beef/Lamb/Pork 5-7 mins. Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned 60 mins. Joint 450g (1lb) saucer or use a rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield. Minced Beef Place in a suitable dish. 15 mins. 450g. (1lb) Break up and turn 3-4 times. Chops 6-7 mins. Place in a sui...

The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size etc.HEATING CATEGORY displayed on the front of your control panel. The information on this label will assist you in using new instructions on food packs to enable you to program the b...

Cooking Charts POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time. Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Se...

Soup and Snacks I ngredients 100 g (4oz) quick cook macaroni225 g (8oz) courgettes, sliced100 g (4oz) bacon, chopped50 g (2oz) butter50 g (2oz) plain flour600 ml (1pt) milk100 g (4oz) cheese, grated5 ml (1tsp) mustardsalt and pepperTopping30 ml (2tbsp) Parmesan cheese30 ml (2tbsp) wholemeal breadcru...

Meat and Poultry I ngredients 25 g (1 oz) butter 2 medium onions, sliced2 sticks celery, trimmed and chopped100 g (4 oz) mushrooms, sliced4 chicken quarters, skinned300 ml ( 1/2 pt) hot chicken stock 300 g (11 oz) can tomatoessalt and pepper30 ml (2 tbsp) cornflour Chicken Casserole Serves 4 Dish: 3...

Meat and Poultry I ngredients 25 g (1 oz) butter 2 medium onions, sliced2 sticks celery, trimmed and chopped100 g (4 oz) mushrooms, sliced4 chicken quarters, skinned300 ml ( 1/2 pt) hot chicken stock 300 g (11 oz) can tomatoessalt and pepper30 ml (2 tbsp) cornflour Chicken Casserole Dish: 3 litre (6...

Fish A RRANGING Thin fillets of fish i.e. plaice, should be rolled up prior to cooking to avoid overcooking on the thinner outside edge and tail. Fish steaks should be arranged in a circle, thicker part to the outside. Cover with cling film or lid. L IQUID Fresh fish should always be sprinkled with ...

Fish A RRANGING Thin fillets of fish i.e. plaice, should be rolled up prior to cooking to avoid overcooking on the thinner outside edge and tail. Fish steaks should be arranged in a circle, thicker part to the outside. Cover with cling film or lid. L IQUID Fresh fish should always be sprinkled with ...

Desserts / Cakes Ingredients150 g (5oz) self-raising flourpinch of salt50 g (2oz) caster sugar50 g (2oz) suet1 egg150 ml ( 1 / 4 pt) milk 30 ml (2 tbsp) jam or golden syrupOptional:add 1 tbsp of sultanas to dry ingredients Ingredients75g (3 oz) self-raising flour3 ml ( 1 / 2 tsp) baking powder 3 ml ...

I ngredients 450 g (1 lb) soft fruit, washed450 g (1 lb) caster sugar30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice5 ml (1 tsp) butter Soft Fruit Jam Makes approx. 1 1 / 2 lbs jam Dish: large bowl 1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir. Cook on HIGH power for 5 mins. (10-15 mins. if using frozen fruit), stir...

– 36 – Before Requesting Service THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL The oven causes interference with my TV. Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryers, etc. I...

– 37 – Care of your Microwave Oven Note: The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a harzardous situatio...

Technical Specifications Power Supply: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz Power Consumption: 5.6 A 1,250 W Output*: 800 W Outside Dimensions (W x H x D): 443 mm (W) x 258 mm (H) x 340 mm (D) Oven Cavity Dimensions (W x H x D): 306 mm (W) x 215 mm (H) x 308 mm (D) Overall Cavity Volume: 20 L Glass Tray Diameter: Ø25...

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