Panasonic NNSD381S - User Manual

– 4 – Microwaves and How They Work Cookware and Utensils Guide Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves similar to those used by a radio, including AM, FM and CB. They are similar to a television where the radio waves are converted to a picture on the screen. However, microwaves are much ...

– 5 – Cookware and Utensils Guide (continued) Plastics Plastic dishes, cups and some freezer containers should be used with care in a microwave oven. Choose plastic containers carefully, as some plastic containers may become soft, melt and may scorch. The majority of plastic dishes, even those desig...

– 6 – Feature Diagram Oven Light: Oven Light will turn on during cooking and also when door is opened. NOTE: The above illustration is for reference only. Glass Tray 1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass Tray in place.2. Only use the Glass Tray specifi cally designed for this ...

– 7 – Control Panel CONTROL PANEL (1) Display Window(2) Auto Reheat Pad (Pg.15)(3) Inverter Melt & Soften Pad (Pg.17)(4) Auto Menu Pad (Pg.15)(5) Mico Power Pad (Pg.10)(6) Keep Warm Pad (Pg.17)(7) Inverter Turbo Defrost Pad (Pg.13)(8) Time/Weight Dial (Pg.9)(9) Recipe Store Pad (Pg.19)(10) Timer...

– 8 – To Set Clock To Use Child Safety Lock You can use the oven without setting the clock. 1 Press once Colon will blink in Display Window. 2 Enter Time of Day Enter time of day using Time Dial e.g. 12:35Clock is a 12 hour display. There isn’t a.m. or p.m. setting. Time appears in the Display Windo...

– 9 – Dial Features TIME CHOICE Push then rotate the dial. Rotate the dial clockwise to increase the cooking time and rotate the dial counter-clockwise to decrease the cooking time. Note: This dial can be used during manual cooking. This feature allows you to increase or decrease cooking time in 1 m...

– 10 – 1 Select Power Level Press Micro Power pad until your desired power level appears in the Display Window. (see chart below) eg. MEDIUM-HIGHPress Power Level Pad twice. Note: When selecting High Power on the fi rst stage, you can start from step 2. 2 Set Time e.g. 1 minute 30 secondsTurn Time D...

– 11 – To Reheat by Micro Power and Time Reheat by Setting Power and Time - Frozen Pre-cooked Foods FROZEN ITEM (Pre-cooked) POWER TIME (in minutes) SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BREAD & BAKED PRODUCT Bread 1 slice 1 loaf 6 rolls Med-HighMed-High Med-High 10 - 20 sec 1 - 3 1 - 2 Do not let bread get hot,...

– 12 – Reheating Tips and Techniques IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN REHEATING COLD FOODS STARTING TEMPERATURE — Foods taken from the refrigerator will take longer to reheat than foods from room temperature. Quantity — One serving heats faster than several servings. When heating large quantities, ...

– 13 – To Defrost To Defrost using Turbo Defrost This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood automatically by just setting the weight of the food. 1 Press once 2 Set Weight The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate. The recommended max...

– 14 – Defrosting Tips and Techniques Preparation for Freezing: 1. Heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags and freezer wrap are suitable.2. Freeze meats, poultry and fi sh in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. To aid in separating layers, place two pieces of wax paper between them. 3. REMOVE ALL AIR a...

– 15 – To Cook/Reheat Food Using Auto Cook This feature allows you to cook foods without selecting times and Power Level. Only set desired menu number and Serving/Weight, the oven will cook your food automatically. 1 Select desired menu number Press the Auto Cook or Auto Reheat pad until the desired...

– 17 – Inverter Melt & Soften Ture Weight Dial until the desired number of weight appears in the display window. Press until the desired menu number appear in the display window. (see below chart) This feature allows you to melt/soften food at the touch of a button. There is no need to select th...

– 19 – To Use Recipe Prompting This feature allows you to pre-program your oven for regular reheating or cooking tasks. You are able to preprogram your oven for a specifi c power level and time that is convenient for you. You are able to pre-program one memory task. To Set a Recipe Program: To Start...

– 20 – To Use Timer This feature allows you to program standing after cooking is completed and to program the oven as a minute or 10 seconds timer or program delay start. To Use as a Kitchen Timer To Set Standing Time To Set Delay Start NOTES : 1. If oven door is opened during the Standing Time, Del...

– 21 – Microwave Recipe Techniques Microwaves penetrate the surface of the food to a depth of about two to three centimetres and then the heat is gradually conducted in a random pattern. Some parts of food matter cook faster than others. Special microwave techniques are used to promote fast and even...

– 24 – Basic Recipes G RANOLA C EREAL Makes: approximately 4 cups Ingredients: 2 cups oats 2 ⁄ 3 cup chopped nuts 1 ⁄ 3 cup wheat germ 1 ⁄ 4 cup brown sugar 1 ⁄ 4 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 ⁄ 3 cup raisins 1 ⁄ 3 cup coconut Method: 1. Place oats in 2-litre casserole dish, cook on High fo...

– 25 – Soups and Snacks C HICKEN AND P RAWN L AKSA Serves: 4 Ingredients:Soup: 2 tablespoons laksa paste 400 ml coconut milk 1 litre chicken stock 1 tablespoon soy sauce fresh ground black pepper Laksa: 250 g rice noodles 8 cups boiling water 1 bunch coriander, leaves chopped 4 small red chillies, s...

– 27 – Fish and Shellfi sh Directions for Cooking Fish and Shellfi sh by Micro Power Clean fi sh before starting the recipe. Arrange fi sh in a single layer, do not overlap edges. Prawns and scallops should be placed in a single layer. Cover dish with plastic wrap. Cook on the power level and for th...

– 29 – Poultry Cooking Whole Poultry by Micro Power Season as desired, but salt after cooking. Browning sauce mixed with equal parts of butter will enhance the appearance.Poultry may be stuffed or unstuffed. Tie legs together with cotton string. Place on a microwave rack set in a rectangular dish. P...

– 31 – Main Fare Meats For best results, select roasts that are uniform in shape.Place meat on a microwave rack in a suitable dish. Beef rib roast should be placed cut-side down. Other bone-in roasts should be placed fat-side down. Boneless roasts should be placed fat-side up. Halfway through cookin...

– 34 – Vegetable Varieties Directions for Cooking Vegetables F RESH V EGETABLES BY M ICRO P OWER Place vegetables in a casserole dish. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water per 500 g of vegetables. Add salt to water or add after cooking. Do not place salt directly on vegetables. Cover dish with glass lid ...

– 38 – Rice, Pasta and Cereal Cooking Rice and Other Grains by Micro Power Cooking Pasta by Micro Power Follow directions in chart for recommended dish size, amounts of water and cooking time. Add grain to water. Add salt and butter according to package directions. Cook on High for time recommended ...

– 40 – Desserts B UTTERSCOTCH P UDDING Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 400 g sweetened condensed milk 30 g butter 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 ⁄ 2 cup milk 3 ⁄ 4 cup self raising fl our, sifted 1 cup brown sugar 1 ⁄ 2 cup hot tap water Method: 1. Place condensed milk in 2-litre casserole dish. Cook on M...

– 41 – 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...

– 42 – 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...

– 43 – Panasonic Warranty F0003BA30QP.indd 43 F0003BA30QP.indd 43 2011-7-4 10:07:33 2011-7-4 10:07:33

– 44 – Quick Guide to Operation Feature How to Operate To Set Clock ( page 8) once Press once Set time of day. (Max 12:59) To Set/Cancel Child Safety Lock ( page 8) To set 3 times. Display To cancel 3 times. Display To Cook/Reheat/ Defrost by Micro Power and Time Setting ( page 10) Select power. Sel...