Panasonic A883, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...For Models NN A883 Operating Guide and Cookbook NN A813 NN A873...

Page 2: ...same time After reading the introductory chapter I am sure you will be able to master the basic technique and thereby develop a firm understanding of your new oven This book includes recipes from star...

Page 3: ...Screen 14 To Use Child Safety Lock 14 Microwave Cooking 15 Defrosting 16 17 Grill Cooking 18 Convection Cooking 19 Guideline to Oven Temperatures 20 Convection Grill Cooking 21 Combination Cooking 22...

Page 4: ...avoid burns 10 The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision 11 Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance P...

Page 5: ...ave oven is equipped with a cord having an earthing wire with an earthing plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and earthed WARNING Improper use of the earthing plug...

Page 6: ...microwave oven cannot maintain the food at the correct canning temperature Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume 2 Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven 3 Do not...

Page 7: ...are and Utensil Guide It is important to use correct containers when cooking in a microwave oven The following will help you to make the right selection How to Test a Container for Safe Microwave Oven...

Page 8: ...microwave cooking some metal can be helpful when used correctly Aluminium foil can be used safely if certain guidelines are followed to prevent overcooking Small pieces of foil are used to cover areas...

Page 9: ...etal twist ties Oven cooking bag Paper towels and napkins Plastic defrosting rack Plastic dishes microwave safe non microwave safe Plastic wrap Straw wicker wood Thermometers microwave safe convention...

Page 10: ...urntable can rotate in either direction Door Safety Lock System Roller Ring 1 Roller Ring and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent from excessive noise 2 Roller Ring must always be used...

Page 11: ...the Roller Ring and Glass Turntable in the proper position and press Stop Cancel Pad to clear the Display Window The grill in the oven has a self clean catalytic lining It is therefore not necessary...

Page 12: ...oven will beep five times 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 1 Display Window 2 Time Pads 3 Micro Power...

Page 13: ...s yes no Oven Accessories Cooking Modes Heating Source Microwave Grill Convection Grill Convection Grill Microwave Convection Microwave Grill Convection Microwave Combination Microwave Heater The diag...

Page 14: ...the display window This is to confirm that there is no microwave power produced and it is safe to use the oven without any food To select this mode press the clock pad three times Demo mode press any...

Page 15: ...er time of day Max 12 59 To Set Display To Cancel Display Start Stop Cancel 3 x press 3 x press Micro Power 1 min 10 sec 10 min 1 h Start Grill 1 2 3 Start For preheating For Cooking 1 min 10 sec 10 m...

Page 16: ...our oven the following operation will appear on the screen When you become familiar with your oven the operation guide can be turned off To turn off Display Timer Timer Press 3 times Press 3 times Dis...

Page 17: ...t roasts casseroles and meatloaves melt chocolate Cook eggs and cheese Cook fish MED LOW 250 W 5 Simmer soups stews and casseroles less tender cuts Soften butter and cream cheese LOW 100 W 6 Keep cook...

Page 18: ...ghly frozen foods i e at least 24 hours in freezer maintained at 18 C or lower Defrosting Technique 1 Remove from wrapper and set on a roasting rack in a dish on Glass Turntable 2 On Turbo Defrost the...

Page 19: ...e beef tenderloin chuck or rump sirloin rolled steak miscellaneous Pork Lamb roast chops ribs Food Approx Time Instruction per 500 g 8 11 12 15 12 15 10 13 11 14 8 10 8 12 10 13 8 11 8 12 Turn meat ov...

Page 20: ...food you are cooking eliminate step 2 Metal Tray on Glass Turntable High Rack There are three Grill settings available Grill 1 High is ideal for grilling meat chicken and fish fillets Grill 2 medium a...

Page 21: ...own by minutes and seconds Use of Accessory 2 level cooking e g Time can be entered 1 min intervals 10 sec pad is inoperable Cooking will start To Cook on Convection 1 Level Convection Just like a con...

Page 22: ...C 250 C Biscuits For best results always place food in a preheated oven Don t forget that for ease of programming of the most commonly used temperatures your oven will start at 150 C and count up in...

Page 23: ...sec pad is inoperable 3 Press Start to preheat P will appear in the display window When the oven is preheated the oven will beep and P will flash Then open the door and put food inside 2 Select the G...

Page 24: ...kly while the convection grill or both browns the food Grill 1 2 3 Convection Conv Grill or or Start 4 Press if preheating NOTE When placing food in the oven after preheating just open the door using...

Page 25: ...suitable quantity of food to be absorbed by the microwave heat For example do not place a small amount of food in a large metallic dish as arcing may occur Cakes slices desserts etc may be cooked in m...

Page 26: ...e Power in this mode GUIDELINES CAUTION ALWAYS USE OVEN GLOVES WHEN REMOVING DISHES FROM THE OVEN ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING OR STIRRING FOODS AS THE ACCESSORIES AND SURROUNDING OVEN WILL GET VERY HOT Fo...

Page 27: ...Press Start to Preheat P will appear in the display window When grill is preheated P will flash and oven will beep Open the door and place the food into the oven 5 Set Cooking Time 10 sec pad is inop...

Page 28: ...time GUIDELINES We suggest the following options for this combination mode Grill Setting Microwave Power Use 1 LOW Sausages Frozen Potato Products 2 MEDIUM LOW Crumbed Fish 3 MEDIUM LOW Reheating Sna...

Page 29: ...ing this combination mode and food should always be cooked uncovered 1 Press Combination pad 2 Select Conv Grill 150 C 250 C 3 Select desired Grill power Grill 1 high Grill 2 medium Grill 3 Low 4 Sele...

Page 30: ...Reheating savoury items 250 C 3 MEDIUM LOW Frozen potato products 230 C 3 LOW Garlic bread pizza fruit pies NOTE Foods should always be cooked until browned and piping hot CAUTION ALWAYS USE OVEN GLOV...

Page 31: ...ribed on each pad and listed below should be used Foods should be within the recommended weight range Use of Accessory Glass turntable For Reheat Frozen Reheat Vegetables Root Vegetables Fish Rice Low...

Page 32: ...s 5 Do not use plastic dishes with a snap closing lid or a pop top as a secure seal cannot be achieved and inaccurate results may occur 6 Use glass pyrex or corning ware dishes with fitted lids or com...

Page 33: ...espoon to 1 4 cup of water if vegetables appear sightly dehydrated or a softer texture is desired Place in a suitably sized dish and cover dish with plastic wrap or a fitting lid If desired butter her...

Page 34: ...matically calculate the cooking time Foods should be with the recommended weight range See chart below Use of Accessory Glass turntable Metal tray For Casserole Pastry Cake Pasta Bake Low rack Metal T...

Page 35: ...ination programmes are designed to take the guesswork out of cooking foods They must only be used for the foods described 2 Only use the accessories as indicated on the previous page 3 Always choose a...

Page 36: ...g CASSEROLES 500 g 2 5 kg Suitable for cooking diced casserole meat and vegetables Place all ingredients in a suitably sized casserole dish with liquid either stock tomato puree or sauce Use approxima...

Page 37: ...display window will continue to count down 3 This feature may also be used as a timer In this case eliminate first step To Change the Cooking Time While operating you can change the cooking time 1 Pr...

Page 38: ...mode If it seems there is a problem with the oven contact an authorised Service Centre ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL The oven causes interference with my TV Some radio and TV interference might occur w...

Page 39: ...ke less time to cook than heavy compact foods meat and vegetables Recipes high in fat and sugar content cook more quickly Timing A range of cooking times is given in each recipe for two reasons Firstl...

Page 40: ...a lower concentration of heat in the food Foods should always be kept covered while standing in order to retain the heat If a longer standing time is required while you cook another food to serve wit...

Page 41: ...small dishes at the same time To blanch 1 cup nuts place in a pie plate Cover with hot tap water and heat on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes Rinse in cold water and rub between sheets of paper towel to remove...

Page 42: ...min 1 2 min Add 1 cup water stir half way through Add 2 cups water stir halfway through Eggs Poached water egg water egg water egg water egg 45 ml 1 90 ml 2 135 ml 3 180 ml 4 High power Medium power H...

Page 43: ...ddings 60 g 1 300 g 1 High High 30 40 seconds 2 3 minutes Cover Snack in a box Noodles Pasta 370 g 340 g High High 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes Cover stir halfway Christmas Products Plum Pudding Plum Puddi...

Page 44: ...8 min Preheat oven Place on metal tray Soup 250 ml 500 ml Medium High Power Medium High Power 2 3 min 5 7 min Place in micro safe dish on glass turntable stir halfway Pork ribs Pre Cooked 500 g Conv 2...

Page 45: ...uit Pies pre cooked 125 g 1 600 g 1 Combination Conv 220 C Gril 3 Medium low power 8 10 min 14 16 min Quiche pre cooked 150 g 1 450 g 1 Combination Conv 220 C Medium Low power 8 10 min 16 18 min Danis...

Page 46: ...ll Place on low rack on metal tray Mini Dim Sims 250 g High power 3 5 min Place in micro safe dish Lasagne 320 g 500 g 1 0 Kg High power Combination Conv 220 C Medium Low power Combination Conv 220 C...

Page 47: ...p Place the laksa paste coconut milk stock soy sauce and pepper and cook covered on High for 8 to 10 minutes To serve pour the hot soup into the 4 bowls and serve Croutons Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 3...

Page 48: ...2 to 3 minutes Add chicken stock corn salt and pepper Cook on HIGH for 5 minutes Add Crab meat and milk and mix well Cook on HIGH for 3 minutes Stir in cream and sprinkle with parsley Serve Mushroom...

Page 49: ...peas and water in 4 litre casserole dish and soak overnight Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes Then for a further 45 minutes on MED HIGH Place all ingredients into a food processor and process for...

Page 50: ...rves 5 Ingredients 6 frankfurters 1 4 cup water 6 Hot Dog Rolls Method Place frankfurters in a 2 litre casserole dish Add water to dish Cover dish with a lid or plastic wrap Cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 mi...

Page 51: ...ck and cook on grill 1 for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly toasted Turn the slices over and spread each slice with cranberry sauce top with a slice of brie and sprinkle with sesame seeds Cook on Grill...

Page 52: ...h 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 ki...

Page 53: ...cup grated cheese Method Place butter and onion in a 4 cup jug Cook on HIGH for 1 minute Add flour and cook on HIGH for 1 minute Add parsley pepper mustard and gradually blend in milk Cook on HIGH for...

Page 54: ...a 4 cup jug Add flour stir and cook on HIGH for 20 to 30 seconds Add milk gradually Stir well Cook on HIGH for 2 minutes stirring halfway through cooking Add cheese and parsley mix well Cut lobster in...

Page 55: ...gredients until well combined Pour marinade over fish and chill for 2 hours only Preheat oven on Grill 1 Thread fish similar to a snake shape onto skewers Brush High Rack with melted butter Place skew...

Page 56: ...ing onions sliced Method In a 1 litre jug mix lemon juice soy sauce ginger and spring onions Pour over fish in a 2 litre dish Cook on MEDIUM for 3 to 5 minutes Turn and cover Cook on MEDIUM for 3 to 5...

Page 57: ...on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes Stir halfway through cooking Add tomatoes tomato paste fish stock wine thyme saffron and chilli powder Season with salt and pepper Cook on HIGH for 12 to 15 minutes Add fish...

Page 58: ...es to close bag Use only nylon tie a piece of cotton string or a strip cut from the open end of the bag Make six 2 cm slits on top of bag Multiply the weight of the poultry by the minimum recommended...

Page 59: ...ook for times recommended in the chart Halfway through cooking turn chicken skin side up Season after cooking To test for desired cooking cut into chicken Chicken should be white in colour and juices...

Page 60: ...eight then press Start After cooking allow to stand covered for 10 minutes This stand time allows for easier carving and finishes cooking During stand time test for desired cooking Small poultry is co...

Page 61: ...ring Cover and cook on Combination Convection 160 C Low power for 8 minutes Stir in the cream and herbs and cook for a further 2 minutes Apricot Nectar Chicken Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 40 g pkt Frenc...

Page 62: ...and pepper Method Clean and pat dry chicken with paper towel Brush chicken with melted butter Season chicken Set aside To prepare stuffing melt butter in a 1 litre casserole dish on HIGH for 30 second...

Page 63: ...k on Grill 1 for 20 to 22 minutes Turning over halfway through grilling and rebrushing with marinade To Cook by Auto Menu Prepare as above Remove from marinade select Chicken Pieces enter the weight t...

Page 64: ...with other sheet of pastry Trim edges Place on Low Rack and cook on 200 C for 30 to 35 minutes C Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 2 tablespoons Oil 1 onion finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed 1 teaspoon fi...

Page 65: ...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 Grilled Sweet Chilli and L...

Page 66: ...to 25 minutes turning halfway through cooking G Chicken Wings in Lemon Sauce Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 kg chicken wings 1 4 cup soy sauce 1 teaspoon ginger powder 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 4 cup le...

Page 67: ...r heating check temperature using a meat thermometer The thermometer should not touch bone or fat If it does the reading could be inaccurate Lower temperatures are found in the centre of the roast and...

Page 68: ...asts should be cooked in liquid Use 1 2 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 Select a covered casserole deep...

Page 69: ...e sauce evenly over the noodles and sprinkle with extra Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese To Cook by Convection Preheat oven to 180 C Place lasagne in oven and cook on 180 C for 30 minutes Serve hot with...

Page 70: ...lowing chart To Cook by Auto Menu Programme the desired Automatic Combination setting Beef Lamb enter the weight press Start After cooking allow the roast to stand covered for 10 to 15 minutes to allo...

Page 71: ...round black pepper 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 cup beef stock Method Soak lambs fry in water for 30 minutes remove skin and cut liver into thin strips Coat lambs fry with flour and shake off any ex...

Page 72: ...ge chops on serving plate then pour the sauce over Serve garnished with parsley or watercress To Cook by Grill Prepare as above Preheat oven on Grill 1 Place chops on Low Rack on metal tray and cook o...

Page 73: ...uire a further 10 to 15 minutes on MED LOW To Cook by Auto Menu Prepare as above Select Casserole enter the weight then press Start MC Yorkshire Pudding Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 1 cup plain flour pin...

Page 74: ...rumbs 2 tablespoons fruit chutney 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 beef stock cube crumbled ground black pepper 1 4 cup milk 1 egg 2 tablespoons apricot jam Method Combine all ingredients except jam in...

Page 75: ...nutes turning halfway through cooking Allow to stand before carving into slices Sauce Place all ingredients into a 1 litre pyrex jug and mix well Cook on HIGH for 8 to 10 minutes or until the sauce is...

Page 76: ...ed black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 tablespoon Italian herbs 1 egg lightly beaten 250 g Mozzarella cheese grated Tomato Sauce 1 can 425 g tomato pieces 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon...

Page 77: ...it chutney 1 2 cup tomato sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Method Place all ingredients into a large pyrex bowl and mix well Allow the spare ribs to marinate for several...

Page 78: ...Note Beans such as red kidney beans and lima beans should be soaked overnight before cooking 250 g of dried beans equals about 3 cups cooked Use in place of canned beans Allow to stand covered for 15...

Page 79: ...p water in a covered dish 6 to 8 Corn 2 cobs 500 g 4 cobs 1 kg Brush with melted butter and cook on a covered dish 4 to 6 8 to 10 Eggplant 1 500 g Dice with 1 4 cup water in a covered dish 4 to 6 Onio...

Page 80: ...minutes Prick skins several times and place on the low rack on the metal tray on glass turntable Stuffed Vegetables Cooked filling Conv 250 C Grill 1 Medium Low Place vegetables in an oven proof dish...

Page 81: ...GH for 30 to 60 seconds Add flour and mix well Cook on HIGH for 30 to 60 seconds Add milk gradually and stir well Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes stirring halfway through cooking Add cheese mustard sa...

Page 82: ...ver Cook on HIGH for 8 to 10 minutes Stuffed Tomatoes Serves 2 Ingredients 2 tomatoes large 1 4 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 4 cup grated cheese 4 spring onions finely sliced 1 tablespoon finely chopped pa...

Page 83: ...role dish Cover and cook on HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes Drain well and mash Preheat oven on Grill 1 Add egg and cream mix until smooth Season to taste with salt and pepper Grease a round baking tray wit...

Page 84: ...g tomatoes thinly sliced approx 3 1 onion thinly sliced 1 2 teaspoon basil salt and pepper to taste Method Place all ingredients in a 2 litre casserole dish Cook covered on HIGH for 7 to 10 minutes Se...

Page 85: ...lace on Low Rack on metal tray and cook on Combination Convection 190 C Med low for a further 20 for 25 minutes Top with spring onions bacon and cheese Cook for a further 10 to 15 minutes To Cook by M...

Page 86: ...ns Serves 4 Ingredients 2 cups frozen green beans 2 tablespoons cream cheese 2 tablespoons sour cream 2 spring onions finely sliced 1 2 teaspoon curry powder 1 4 teaspoon salt Method Place beans in a...

Page 87: ...oon salt and 1 tablespoon oil Add pasta and cook for times recommended in the chart Cook on HIGH Test pasta for desired cooking before adding more time Slightly under cook pasta that will be heated ag...

Page 88: ...litre dish 11 2 Cups 10 to 12 5 BARLEY 1 cup 3 litre dish 4 Cup 25 to 30 10 Item Container Amount of Boiling Water Approx Time to cook Pasta on High uncovered in minutes Standing Time in minutes Egg N...

Page 89: ...on the glass turntable To cook by Automatic Combination Press Pasta bake enter the total weight of the food Max 1 0 Kg then press start To cook by manual combination follow the power levels and cookin...

Page 90: ...els and cook on MED HIGH for 4 to 6 minutes Stand for 5 minutes before serving Chicken Risotto Serves 4 Ingredients 300 g fresh asparagus chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 11 2 cups arborio rice 1 clove...

Page 91: ...alad dressing Shake all ingredients in a screw top jar until well mixed Red Coconut Dhal Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 cup red lentils 1 teaspoon tumeric 400 ml can coconut milk 250 ml water 1 teaspoon...

Page 92: ...Pesto and Egg Noodles Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 6 cups boiling water 250 g packet egg noodles 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1 4 cup pine nuts finely chopped 1 2 cup grated P...

Page 93: ...ients 1 cup self raising flour 1 cup caster sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa 3 tablespoons butter softened 2 eggs 1 3 cup milk Method Sift all dry ingredients into a bowl add butter eggs and milk Beat with a...

Page 94: ...ed milk 1 cup chopped nuts Method Grease and line a 20 cm square dish In a 2 litre jug place chocolate pieces and condensed milk Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes Stir Mix in chopped nuts Pour into prep...

Page 95: ...C for 18 20 minutes Apricot Pecan Muffins Makes 12 to 15 Ingredients 13 4 cups self raising flour 1 2 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg 3 4 cup milk 80 g butter melted 1 cup apricots cho...

Page 96: ...lla and condensed milk combine until mixture is thick Chill for 30 minutes Pinch off pieces to form balls slightly smaller than a walnut shell Roll in chocolate sprinkles and chill Makes 1 x 25 cm rou...

Page 97: ...er until light and fluffy Beat in vanilla and eggs until well combined Fold in flour and chocolate bits Place tablespoons of mixture on greased baking trays Cook on 180 C for 12 to 15 minutes or until...

Page 98: ...tion Prepare as above Cook on Combination Convection 180 C preheat Low micro power for 20 to 22 minutes Apricot Honey Slice Makes 20 squares Ingredients 185 g butter 2 tablespoons honey 250 g ginger n...

Page 99: ...reased and lined 20 cm square deep pan Cook on Combination Convection 180 C Preheat Low micro power for 15 to 20 minutes Cool completely before removing from a pan C Slices Desserts and Pastries Muesl...

Page 100: ...ven to 180 C with enamel shelf in low position Press into pan Cook on Convection 180 C for 20 to 22 minutes cool before cutting Peanut and Sultana Slice Makes 1 x 19 x 28 cm pan Ingredients 185 g butt...

Page 101: ...ons sugar 100 g dark chocolate 500 g mascarpone cheese 2 tablespoons cocoa Method Prepare 2 cups of slightly sweetented espresso coffee using ground coffee beans Place coffee and rum into a wide bowl...

Page 102: ...GH for 30 seconds Stir in flour and cocoa Slowly add milk to mixture stirring well Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes stirring twice Allow to cool slightly Add vanilla Beat in egg yolks one at a time Bea...

Page 103: ...minutes until meringue is golden in colour Tip It is necessary to preheat oven again when placing lemon mixture and meringue into pie shell C Peach Crumble Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 70 g butter 1 2 cu...

Page 104: ...and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes Blend water and arrowroot and add to berry mixture Cook on HIGH for 2 minutes Serve hot or cold with ice cream Mango Chutney Makes 2 cups Ingredients 450 g fresh m...

Page 105: ...2 litre casserole dish Gradually stir in stock sherry vinegar soy sauce tomato paste pineapple pieces and juice capsicum cucumber and celery Cook on HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes stirring every 2 minutes...

Page 106: ...Allow to cool slightly before pouring into sterilised jars Seal Orange Marmalade Makes 3 cups Ingredients 700 g oranges 1 lemon water 3 cups sugar warmed Method Wash fruit Cut fruit in half reserve se...

Page 107: ...notice Technical Specifications Power Source 230 240 V 50 Hz Power Consumption Microwave Grill Convection Combi max Output Microwave Grill Convection 5 6 Amps 1 300 W 6 5 Amps 1 560 W 5 6 Amps 1 330...

Page 108: ...s Customer Care Centre on 132600 for the name address of the nearest Authorised Service Centre Provide a copy of your purchase receipt as proof of date of purchase Send or bring the product to a Pana...

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