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Panasonic NN-C2000W Operation Manual And Cookbook

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  • Page 1 Microwave / Convection Oven NN-C2000W Operating Guide and Cookbook...
  • Page 2 We are glad you have chosen to purchase a PANASONIC Microwave/Convection Oven. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely. If you have only used a Microwave oven for reheating and defrosting, with Panasonic’s Inverter Technology, you can be reassured of excellent results when cooking a variety of foods, as the ‘soft’...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Before Operation Safety Instructions ............. . . 2 Installation and Earthing Instructions .

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Precautions to be taken when using Microwave Ovens for Heating foodstuffs INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE A microwave oven should only be used if an inspection confirms all of the following conditions: 1. The grille is not damaged or broken. 2.

  • Page 5: Installation And Earthing Instructions

    3. This oven was manufactured for household use only. 4. This oven may be built into a wall cabinet, if desired. Trim kits may be purchased from a local Panasonic dealer. See page 97 for technical specifications. Circuit Your microwave oven should be operated on a separate 10 A circuit from other appliances.

  • Page 6: General Instructions

    General Instructions General Use 1. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. 2. 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.

  • Page 7: Microwaves And How They Work

    Microwaves and How They Work Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves similar to those used by a radio, including AM, FM and CB. Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube (which is the heart of the microwave oven).

  • Page 8: Cookware And Utensil Guide

    Cookware and Utensil Guide 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 scorch. The majority of plastic dishes, even those designed for use in the microwave oven, are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat or sugar content, or for lengthy cooking time.

  • Page 9: Cookware And Utensil Chart

    Cookware and Utensil Chart Microwave Aluminium foil for shielding Browning dish Brown paper bags Dinnerware oven/microwave safe non-oven, microwave safe Disposable polyester paperboard dishes Glassware oven glassware & ceramic non heat resistant Metal cookware Metal twist-ties Oven cooking bag Paper towels and napkins Plastic defrosting rack Plastic dishes microwave safe...

  • Page 10: Feature Diagram

    Feature Diagram Ceramic Tray 1. Do not operate the oven without Roller Ring and Ceramic Tray in place. 2. Only use Ceramic Tray specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute any other Ceramic tray. 3. If Ceramic Tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water. 4.

  • Page 11: Feature Diagram - Control Panel

    Auto Menu Temp./ Menu Select Sensor Reheat Time/ Weight Timer Clock More Less Stop/Reset Quick Min. Start NN-C2000W Quick Min. pad page 28) Turbo Defrost pad page 16) Combination pad page 20) 2 Level Convection pad page 19) Convection pad...

  • Page 12: Oven Accessories

    Oven Accessories Ceramic Tray with Roller Ring Use always Microwave Grill Convection 2 Level Convection Combination Cooking Modes: Heating Source Microwave Convection This feature allows you to guide you through the cooking process. Once a pad has been selected, the oven will prompt you the NEXT step until cooking starts.

  • Page 13: Let's Start To Use Your Oven

    Grill Convection 2Level Convection MICROCOMB CONV GRILL Sensor Reheat Time/ Weight Timer Clock More Less Quick Min. Start NN-C2000W Select Power Level e.g. HIGH power –– Press once (Continue pressing for other power levels –– page 14) Set Time Press...

  • Page 14: Quick Guide To Operation

    Quick Guide to Operation Feature To Set Clock Clock page 13) To Set: To Use Child Safety Lock Start page 13) 3 x press To Use Micro Power Micro Power and Time Setting page 14) To Cook on Grill For preheating: page 18) Grill To Cook on Convection...

  • Page 15: To Set Clock

    You can use the oven without setting the clock. Time/ Weight Clock Press. Enter time of day using the Time / Weight Dial. NOTES: 1. To reset time of day, repeat the steps as above. 2. The clock will keep time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied. 3.

  • Page 16: To Reheat By Micro Power And Time Setting

    Sensor Reheat Time/ Weight Timer Clock Recipe Prompting More Less Stop/Reset Start Quick Min. NN-C2000W Example of Use Cooking Time HIGH up to 30 minutes Others up to 1 hour 30 minutes Time can be entered 10 second intervals up to 5 mins then 1 min intervals.
  • Page 17 To Reheat / Defrost / Cook by Micro Power and Time Reheat by setting Power and Time –– Frozen Convenience Foods Item Frozen Power (pre-cooked) BREAD & BAKED PRODUCTS Bread 1 slice MED HIGH 1 loaf (700 g) MED HIGH 6 rolls MEDIUM Cheesecake (450 g)

  • Page 18: By Turbo Defrost Pad

    More Less Stop/Reset Start Quick Min. NN-C2000W NOTES: 1. Stand time or power level may be programmed after Turbo Defrost. (See pages 14 and 26) 2 For further information on Turbo Defrost, refer to next page. To Defrost Turbo Defrost This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood by weight.
  • Page 19 Defrost by Setting Time Micro Power Press twice. Preparation for Freezing: 1. Heavy-duty plastic wraps and bags, and freezer wraps are suitable. 2. Freeze meat, poultry and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. To aid in separating layers, place two pieces of wax paper between them.

  • Page 20: To Cook

    Sensor Reheat Time/ Weight Timer Clock Recipe Prompting More Less Stop/Reset Quick Min. Start NN-C2000W Select Grill Power Grill 1 (High) or Grill 2 (Low) can be selected. Press The oven begins to preheat. Do not open the door during preheating.

  • Page 21: On Convection

    To Cook on Convection 1 Level Convection: Just like a conventional oven, the convection oven has a heating element to give the dry heating needed to produce crisp, browned exteriors. Convection cooking has the addition of a fan to produce conventional results with a slightly reduced cooking time.

  • Page 22: On Combination: Convection & Microwave

    Grill Convection 2Level Convection MICROCOMB CONV GRILL Auto Menu Temp./ Menu Select Sensor Reheat Time/ Weight Timer Clock Recipe Prompting More Less Stop/Reset Quick Min. Start NN-C2000W Cooking Time (up to 9 hours and 59 minutes) Press Cooking will start.
  • Page 23 To Cook on Combination: Convection & Microwave Combination cooking is ideal for roasting meats, poultry and cooking cakes, pastries and slices. Combination cooking automatically alternates between Convection and Microwave heating. The advantage of Combination cooking is that it gives you the browning of Convection and often shortens the conventional cooking time.

  • Page 24: By Sensor Reheat Pad

    Sensor Reheat Time/ Weight Timer Clock Recipe Prompting More Less After the burst of steam is detected by the SENSOR, the Stop/Reset Quick Min. Start remaining cooking time appears in the display and begins to count down. NN-C2000W Press Press...
  • Page 25 To Reheat / Cook by Sensor Reheat / Auto Menu SENSOR REHEAT (200 g - 1.2 kg) All foods must be pre-cooked. Foods should be at room or refrigerated temperatures. Stirrable foods are recommended. Place in a suitably sized dish (approximately Dish should be covered with plastic wrap or a fitting lid.

  • Page 26: To Cook By Auto Menu

    Clock Recipe Prompting More Less Stop/Reset Quick Min. Start NN-C2000W During cooking, the oven will beep and scroll “TURN OVER”, or “TURN OVER AND ADD VEGETABLES” to signal that the food needs to be turned or added vegetables. Select Menu Category and “SET WEIGHT”...
  • Page 27 To Reheat / Cook by Sensor Reheat / Auto Menu 10. BEEF RARE / 11. BEEF MEDIUM (750 g - 3.0 kg) Select roasts that are even in shape, if not, tie roasts with string to aid with even cooking. Place the beef fat side down on Low Rack, with a shallow dish underneath to collect drips.

  • Page 28: To Set Standing Time

    To Cook by Auto Menu 18. CHICKEN AND BAKED VEGETABLES (750 g - 3.0 kg (meat only) To keep poultry in shape during cooking , truss or tie the legs of the bird together. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with herbs if desired. Place the chicken breast side up on the Low Rack with a shallow dish underneath to collect the drips.

  • Page 29: To Use Recipe Prompting

    Instructions include operation of microwave / convection oven. For detailed information on More Less operation, please refer to page 14-21. “ENJOY YOUR MEAL” will be scrolled across Quick Min. Start the display window at the end of each recipe. NN-C2000W...

  • Page 30: To Use Quick Min. Pad

    To Use Recipe Prompting NOTE: Throughout Recipe Prompting, the oven will instruct you to set the cooking time and power level at each stage of the recipe. Set the instructed power level and cooking time using the Micro Power pad and Time / Weight Dial.

  • Page 31: Before Requesting Service

    Before Requesting Service ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL: The oven causes interference Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the with my TV. microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryer, etc. It does not indicate a problem with your oven.

  • Page 32: Microwave Recipe Preparation And Techniques

    Microwave Recipe Preparation and Techniques Microwaves penetrate the surface of the food to a depth of about two to three centimeters and then the heat is gradually conducted in a random pattern. Some parts of food matter cook faster than others. Special microwaving techniques are used to promote fast and even cooking.
  • Page 33 Microwave Recipe Preparation and Techniques Covering Covering food minimises the microwave cooking time. Because microwave cooking is done with time and not direct heat, the rate of evaporation cannot be easily controlled. However, this can be corrected by using different materials to cover dishes. Plastic wrap is the best substitute for a lid as it creates a tighter seal and so retains more heat and steam.
  • Page 34 Microwave Recipe Preparation and Techniques Menu Planning for Microwave Cooking How to Keep Everything Hot at The Same Time Plan your meals so that the food will not all need last minute cooking or attention at the same time. The special features of microwave cookery make it easy to serve meals with everything piping hot.

  • Page 35: Everyday Basics

    Everyday Basics Boiled Egg Eggs cooked in their shells in a microwave oven can, and often do, explode due to the build up of internal pressure. However, by following the instructions given here, you can boil an egg successfully. Just take care to use foil as instructed below.
  • Page 36 Everyday Basics Fried Eggs A good recipe for the browning dish. Serves: 1 to 4 Ingredients: 1 to 4 eggs (60 g) 1 to 2 butter tablespoons Method: Preheat a browning dish on HIGH for 4 to 5 minutes. Add butter. Break eggs into browning dish. Cook on HIGH for: 1 egg-15 to 20 seconds 2 eggs-20 to 30 seconds...
  • Page 37 Everyday Basics Muesli Makes: 4 cups Ingredients: honey 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups rolled oats unprocessed bran shredded coconut nuts, chopped sunflower seeds dried mixed fruit Method: Warm honey and butter in a large dish on HIGH for 1 to 1 minutes.
  • Page 38 Everyday Basics Vegetable Soup Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 500 g prepared vegetables of your choice (carrots, turnips, celery, etc.) finely chopped onion, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons plain flour cups chicken stock salt and pepper 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped Method: Place vegetables, except onion, in a 3-litre casserole dish.

  • Page 39: Soups, Snacks And Starters

    Soups, Snacks and Starters Pea and Ham Soup Serves: 6 to 8 Ingredients: 500 g split peas 2 cups water 500 g ham or bacon bones bay leaf 3 cups water, extra rashers bacon, rind removed medium sized carrot, peeled and diced large onion, peeled and diced teaspoon thyme...
  • Page 40 Soups, Snacks and Starters Pumpkin Soup Makes: 2 to 4 Ingredients: 1 kg pumpkin diced onion 2 cups chicken stock 1 teaspoon curry powder Method: Peel pumpkin and remove seeds. Dice pumpkin into 3 cm pieces. Place pumpkin and onion in a 3-litre casserole dish.
  • Page 41 Soups, Snacks and Starters Potato and Corn Soup Serves: 6 to 8 Ingredients: rashers bacon, rind removed onion, thinly sliced 500 g potatoes, peeled and diced 4 cups chicken stock 1 can (440 g) creamed corn 2 tablespoons flour, mixed with a little stock teaspoon thyme...
  • Page 42 Soups, Snacks and Starters Terrine de Pork Serves: 6 to 8 Ingredients: 1 kg pork, cut into 2.5cm cubes 125 g pork fat, cut into 2.5 cm cubes egg, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons mixed herbs 1 tablespoon chopped parsley onion, finely chopped freshly ground black pepper rashers bacon, rind removed Method:...
  • Page 43 Soups, Snacks and Starters Quiche Lorraine Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: Pastry: cups self-raising flour pinch salt 80 g butter 2 tablespoons water squeeze lemon juice egg yolk Filling: rashers bacon, rind removed and bacon chopped grated tasty cheese eggs 350 ml cream or evaporated milk...
  • Page 44 Soups, Snacks and Starters Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings Mini Pizza Makes: 2 to 4 Ingredients: small round pita breads 2 tablespoons tomato paste grated Mozzarella cheese chopped salami 50 g mushrooms, chopped tomatoes, chopped 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs Method: Place pita bread onto a dinner plate.
  • Page 45 Soups, Snacks and Starters Spinach and Filo Pie Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: bunch spinach 250 g Fetta cheese eggs 1 cup cream 1 tablespoon flour teaspoon nutmeg ground black pepper clove garlic, crushed sheets filo pastry 40 g butter, melted 2 teaspoons sesame seeds Method:...

  • Page 46: Fish And Shellfish

    Fish and Shellfish Directions for Grilling Fish and Shellfish Cook in oven with High Rack in place on Grill 1 for fillets and steaks, Grill 2 for whole fish and shellfish. For lobster tails, remove soft shell centre (underneath portion) of lobster tails by cutting centre out with kitchen shears.
  • Page 47 Fish and Shellfish Directions for Cooking Fish and Shellfish by Microwave Clean fish before starting the recipe. Arrange fish in a single layer, do not overlap edges. Prawns and scallops should be placed in a single layer. To Cook by Time: Cover dish with plastic wrap. Cook on the power level and for the minimum time recommended in the chart below.
  • Page 48 Fish and Shellfish Cheesy Lobster Mornay Salmon Pâté Serves: 2 cups Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter spring onions, sliced 1 tablespoon plain flour 1 teaspoon prepared mustard salt and pepper sour cream mayonnaise white wine 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 can (440 g) salmon, drained and bones removed 1 tablespoon...
  • Page 49 Fish and Shellfish Seafood Marinara Seafood Marinara Serves: 4 Ingredients: 250 g scallops 250 g prawns, shelled and deveined squid, (approx. 275 g) cleaned and sliced 2 tablespoons butter clove garlic, crushed tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon tomato paste white wine 1 teaspoon basil...
  • Page 50 Fish and Shellfish Oysters Kilpatrick Serves: 2 Ingredients: oysters in shell, opened 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce salt and pepper 60 g bacon, finely chopped Method: Preheat oven on Grill 2. Place oysters in shell on a heatproof serving plate.

  • Page 51: Poultry

    Directions for Cooking Whole Poultry by Microwave Cooking Season as desired, but salt after cooking. Browning sauce (e.g. soy, Worcestershire) mixed with equal parts of butter will enhance the appearance. Poultry may be stuffed or unstuffed. Tie legs together with cotton string. Place on microwave rack set in a rectangular dish.
  • Page 52 Directions for Grilling Chicken Pieces Preheat oven with High Rack in place on Grill 1. If desired, brush chicken with butter, margarine, oil or sauce before and during grilling. Basting helps prevent chicken from drying out. Place chicken skin-side down on High Rack with a dish underneath, to catch drips.
  • Page 53 Directions for Cooking Poultry by Combination Wash poultry and pat dry. Season poultry as desired. Whole poultry may be roasted stuffed or unstuffed. Whole Roasting Chickens (1.0 kg to 2.8 kg): Place chicken on Low Rack, with a dish set underneath, to catch drips.
  • Page 54 Directions for Cooking Poultry Pieces by Microwave Arrange pieces skin-side up, and evenly spread in a shallow dish. Poultry Chart for Microwave Cooking by Time Poultry Power Chicken MED HIGH (up to 2.8 kg) Chicken MED HIGH (Pieces) Turkey MED HIGH Duck MED HIGH Pepper Chicken...
  • Page 55 Chicken and Potato Casserole Serves: 4 Ingredients: chicken, cooked 500 g potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced water 30 g butter onion, finely chopped clove garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 cup chicken stock 1 teaspoon French mustard cream grated tasty cheese paprika Method: Remove chicken meat from bones.
  • Page 56 Chicken Rolls with Honey Mustard Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: chicken thigh fillets prunes, pitted spring onions 2 tablespoon flaked almonds 4 rashers rindless bacon, halved lengthwise Honey Mustard Glaze 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon French Mustard 1 tablespoon honey 10 g butter, melted...
  • Page 57 Roast Turkey Serves: 6 to 8 Ingredients: 2.5 to 2.8 kg turkey 60 g butter stick celery, finely sliced small onion, finely chopped small cooking apples, peeled and grated 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons brandy 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped salt and pepper 2 tablespoons brandy, extra...
  • Page 58 Chinese Chicken Wings Makes: 16 Ingredients: 1 kg chicken wings bottled teriyaki sauce 2 tablespoons tomato sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce clove garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons honey Method: Place chicken wings in a 3-litre dish. Add all remaining ingredients. Stir well. Cover and leave to marinate over night.
  • Page 59 Honey Sesame Drumsticks Makes: 6 Ingredients: chicken drumsticks 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 teaspoon chopped ginger soy sauce honey 2 tablespoons sesame seeds Method: Marinate chicken in remaining ingredients for 2 hours. Place chicken in pie plate. Cook on MED HIGH for 9 minutes. Turn over. Cook on MED HIGH for another 9 minutes.
  • Page 60 Chicken Wings in Lemon Sauce Florentine Chicken Serves: 4 Ingredients: grated carrot pine nuts 100 g spinach, cooked, drained and chopped finely cloves garlic, crushed pepper to taste half chicken breast fillets egg, beaten 1 tablespoon water nutmeg 1 cup breadcrumbs seasoned Method: Make a stuffing by combining carrot, pine nuts,...

  • Page 61: Main Fare Meats

    Main Fare Meats Directions for Cooking Tender Cuts of Meat by Microwave For best results, select roasts that are uniform in shape. Place meat on a microwave suitable rack in a rectangular dish. Beef rib roast should be placed cut-side down. Other bone-in roasts should be l placed fat-side down.
  • Page 62 Main Fare Meats Directions for Cooking Less-Tender Cuts of Meat by Microwave Less-tender cuts of meat such as pot roasts should be cooked in liquid. Use to 1 cup of soup, broth, etc per 500 g of meat. Use an oven cooking bag or covered casserole when cooking less-tender cuts of meat.
  • Page 63 Main Fare Meats Directions for Cooking Meats by Combination Season roast as desired, but add salt after cooking. Salt can be used for cooking Pork. Beef, Pork and Lamb Roasts: Place fat-side down on Low Rack with a dish underneath to catch drips. Place pork rib roasts, rib tips down on Low Rack.
  • Page 64 Main Fare Meats Directions for Grilling Meat Preheat oven with High Rack on Grill 1. Trim excess fat from meat. Slash fat with a sharp knife to prevent meat curling. Place meat on High Rack with a dish underneath, to catch drips. Cook for times recommended in chart.
  • Page 65 Main Fare Meats Rack of Lamb Serves: 4 Ingredients: rack of lamb (approx. 8 cutlets) clove garlic, cut into slices rosemary Method: Score rack of lamb and insert slices of garlic under skin. Place lamb fat side down on Low Rack. Sprinkle with rosemary.
  • Page 66 Main Fare Meats Irish Stew Serves: 4 Ingredients: 600 g lamb, cut into 2 cm cubes onion, sliced carrot, peeled and sliced potatoes, peeled and sliced stalk celery, sliced 500 ml stock 2 tablespoons flour bay leaves teaspoon dried rosemary Method: Trim excess fat off chops.
  • Page 67 Main Fare Meats Roast Beef Serves: 6 Ingredients: 2 kg roast beef seasoned flour Method: Place beef on Low Rack with a dish underneath, to catch drips. Sprinkle beef with seasoned flour. To Cook by Combination: Cook on Combination 5 for 40 to 45 minutes, for a medium result.
  • Page 68 Main Fare Meats Mini Meatballs Serves: 4 Ingredients: 500 g topside mince onion, finely chopped clove garlic, crushed fresh breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon tomato sauce freshly ground black pepper Sauce: pineapple pieces, reserve juice brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornflour beef stock vinegar 2 teaspoons soy sauce...
  • Page 69 Main Fare Meats Beef Roll with Spinach and Spring Onion Stuffing Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: thick skirt steaks (approx. 500 g each), pounded Stuffing: 1 tablespoon butter clove garlic, crushed bunch spinach, washed and roughly chopped spring onions, finely sliced fresh breadcrumbs salt and pepper egg, lightly beaten...
  • Page 70 Main Fare Meats Herbed Beef and Mozzarella Roll-up Herbed Beef and Mozzarella Roll-up Serves: 4 Ingredients: 750 g topside mince onion, finely chopped clove garlic, crushed black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 tablespoon Italian herbs egg, lightly beaten 250 g Mozzarella cheese, grated Tomato Sauce: 1 can (425 g)
  • Page 71 Main Fare Meats Veal Paprika Serves: 4 Ingredients: 750 g diced veal 250 g mushrooms, sliced 1 cup chicken stock onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon paprika salt and pepper 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon tomato paste sour cream Method: In a 3-litre casserole dish combine veal, mushrooms, cup of the chicken stock, onion paprika and salt and pepper.

  • Page 72: Vegetable Varieties

    Vegetable Varieties Directions for Cooking Vegetables by Microwave Fresh Vegetables 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.
  • Page 73 Vegetable Varieties Fresh Vegetables Chart for Time Cooking Vegetables should be covered and cooked on HIGH power for best results. Weights given are trimmed weights. Vegetable Quantity Asparagus 250 g Beans (sliced)-finely 250 g Beetroot 4 whole (1 kg) Broccoli 500 g Brussels sprouts 500 g...
  • Page 74 Vegetable Varieties Creamed Spinach Serves: 4 Ingredients: bunch spinach, roughly chopped spring onions, finely chopped clove garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons sour cream salt and pepper Method: Wash and drain spinach leaves, spring onions and garlic in a covered 3-litre casserole dish. To Cook by Microwave: Cook on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Page 75 Vegetable Varieties Frittata Serves: 4 Ingredients: 400 g potatoes (approx. 4) thinly sliced onion, peeled and sliced red capsicum (pepper), finely sliced green capsicum, finely sliced medium sized tomato, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped basil eggs sour cream salt and pepper 1 tablespoon butter grated tasty cheese...
  • Page 76 Vegetable Varieties Cheese and Ham Filled Potatoes Cheese and Ham Filled Potatoes Serves: 4 Ingredients: medium sized potatoes 100 g ham, finely diced 3 tablespoons snipped chives 40 g butter grated Cheddar cheese Method: Place potatoes on a dinner plate. Cook on HIGH for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Page 77 Vegetable Varieties Saute Mushrooms Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter 400 g mushrooms clove garlic, crushed salt and pepper 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Method: Place Butter in a 2-litre dish and cook on HIGH for 30 to 40 seconds. Add mushrooms, garlic, salt, pepper and parsley.
  • Page 78 Vegetable Varieties Stuffed Capsicum (Peppers) Serves: 4 Ingredients: medium sized green capsicum (pepper), remove tops and seeds 1 cup cooked rice teaspoon mixed herbs onion, finely chopped 1 cup finely chopped ham or chicken cream salt and pepper to taste grated tasty cheese paprika Method:...

  • Page 79: Rice, Pasta And Cereal

    Rice, Pasta and Cereal Directions for Cooking Rice and Other Grains by Microwave Follow directions in chart on page 78 for recommended dish size, amounts of water and cooking time. Add grain to cold water. Add salt and butter according to package directions. Cook on HIGH for time recommended in chart.
  • Page 80 Rice, Pasta and Cereal Directions for Cooking Rice and Other Grains by Microwave Item Container RICE Brown (1 cup) 4-litre dish Long Grain (1 cup) 3-litre dish Short Grain (1 cup) 3-litre dish BARLEY (1 cup) 3-litre dish Directions for Cooking Pasta by Microwave Item Container Egg Noodles medium width...
  • Page 81 Rice, Pasta and Cereal Seasoned Rice Serves: 6 to 8 Ingredients: onion chopped 1 cup long grain rice 1 teaspoon thyme cups chicken stock slivered almonds, toasted Method: In a 3 litre dish place onion, rice, thyme and chicken stock. Cook on HIGH for 15 minutes. Stir. Cover. Stand for 10 minutes.
  • Page 82 Rice, Pasta and Cereal Creamy Bacon Sauce Creamy Bacon Sauce Serves: 4 Ingredients: chopped onion bacon rashers, chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 300 ml cream parmesan cheese pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Method: In a 2-litre jug, mix onion, bacon and garlic. Cook on HIGH for 4 minutes.
  • Page 83 Rice, Pasta and Cereal Pasta Salad Serves: 4 Ingredients: 225 g pasta shapes, i.e. shells, twists 1 teaspoon salt 6 cups boiling water 1 tablespoon 45 g butter 120 g mushrooms, sliced spring onions, finely chopped small red capsicum (pepper), deseeded and cut in julienne strips small green capsicum, deseeded and cut in julienne strips...

  • Page 84: Cakes, Muffins And Biscuits

    Cakes, Muffins and Biscuits Caramel Banana Cake Makes: 1 x 20 cm ring cake Ingredients: 125 g butter brown sugar eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup mashed banana cups self-raising flour 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda sour cream 1 tablespoon milk pecans, roughly chopped Caramel Icing: 40 g...
  • Page 85 Cakes, Muffins and Biscuits Mocha Carrot Cake Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 1 cup self-raising flour teaspoon bicarbonate of soda caster sugar crushed pineapple 1 cup grated carrot chopped pecan nuts 60 g chocolate eggs Icing: 60 g cream cheese 20 g butter cups...
  • Page 86 Cakes, Muffins and Biscuits Banana and Pecan Muffins Makes: Approximately 12 to 15 Ingredients: 2 cups self-raising flour 1 cup plain flour 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed eggs, lightly beaten cups milk 1 cup mashed over-ripe bananas chopped pecans Method:...
  • Page 87 Cakes, Muffins and Biscuits Lace Biscuits Makes: 18 to 20 biscuits Ingredients: 2 tablespoons liquid glucose brown sugar 60 g butter, melted plain flour 60 g almonds, finely chopped Method: Combine glucose and sugar in a 1-litre casserole dish. Cook on MEDIUM for 2 to 3 minutes. Add melted butter to glucose mixture.

  • Page 88: Slices, Desserts And Pastries

    Slices, Desserts and Pastries Apple Slice Makes: 2 slices Ingredients: cooking apples, peeled and sliced thinly teaspoon cinnamon pinch nutmeg sheets ready rolled puff pastry egg, lightly beaten caster sugar Method: Place apples, cinnamon and sugar into a 2-litre casserole dish. Cook covered on HIGH for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Page 89 Slices, Desserts and Pastries Caramel Coconut Slice Makes: 1 x 19 x 28 cm pan Ingredients: 100 g butter plain flour self-raising flour coconut caster sugar Filling: 1 can (400 g) sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons golden syrup brown sugar 40 g butter Topping:...
  • Page 90 Slices, Desserts and Pastries Speedy Chocolate Bit Slice Makes: 1 x 20 cm slice pan Ingredients: 90 g butter melted 125 g sweet biscuit crumbs 250 g packet chocolate bits 1 cup shredded coconut 1 cup chopped nuts 1 can (400 g) sweetened condensed milk Method: Preheat oven to 180˚C.
  • Page 91 Slices, Desserts and Pastries Apricot Cheesecake Serves: 8 to 10 Ingredients: 250 g plain biscuits 90 g butter apricot jam 250 g ricotta cheese 1 cup chopped dried apricots eggs caster sugar 300 ml cream 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon vanilla essence Method: Crush or process biscuits until fine.
  • Page 92 Slices, Desserts and Pastries Christmas Pudding Serves: 10 to 12 Ingredients: 250 g sultanas 250 g raisins, chopped 125 g currants 125 g dates, chopped 100 g mixed glacé fruit, chopped 100 g glacé cherries 60 g mixed peel brandy 250 g butter 250 g...
  • Page 93 Slices, Desserts and Pastries Baked Alaska Surprise Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 10 to 12 sponge finger biscuits 1 round trifle sponge punnet strawberries, hulled and cut in half 1 tablespoon caster sugar 2 tablespoons fruit liqueur 1 litre vanilla ice cream egg whites caster sugar, extra almonds, chopped (optional)
  • Page 94 Slices, Desserts and Pastries Lemon Meringue Pie Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: Pastry: 1 cup plain flour 2 tablespoons caster sugar 75 g butter egg yolk 2 teaspoons milk Filling: tablespoons cornflour caster sugar 150 ml water juice and grated rind of 2 lemons eggs, separated caster sugar, extra...

  • Page 95: Micro-Made Extras

    Micro - Made Extras Coffee Liqueur Makes: 3 cups Ingredients: cups hot tap water 2 cups sugar instant coffee 2 cups vodka 3 teaspoons vanilla essence Method: Pour water into a 4-litre casserole dish. Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes. Add remining ingredients except vodka and stir well.
  • Page 96 Micro - Made Extras Mushroom Sauce Makes: 1 cups Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon soy sauce cream salt and pepper taste teaspoon curry powder 1 can (190 g) drained champignons (mushrooms), sliced Method: Place butter in a 4-cup glass jug. Cook on HIGH for 40 seconds.
  • Page 97 Micro - Made Extras Strawberry Jam Makes: Approximately 600 ml Ingredients: 1 kg strawberries, washed and hulled 1 kg caster sugar pectin if required Method: Place strawberries in a 4-litre casserole dish. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 minutes. Stir in sugar and pectin if required.
  • Page 98 Micro - Made Extras Peach Butter Makes: 2 cups Ingredients: 1 can (425 g) peaches, drained 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind lemon juice 90 g butter eggs caster sugar Method: In a blender or food processor, place peaches, lemon rind and juice process until smooth. :lace eggs in a 3 litre casserole dish whisk (with an egg whisk) until well combined, add remaining ingredients, cook on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes, until...

  • Page 99: Care Of Your Microwave Oven

    Care of Your Microwave Oven BEFORE CLEANING: Unplug at socket of the oven. If impossible, leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on. Inside of the oven: Wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty.
  • Page 100 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ A00034X71QP F0900-1071 Printed in Japan...

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