Panasonic NN-SD26HM, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions and Cookbook Microwave Oven Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference Model No NN SD26HM NN SD25HB For domestic use only NN SD25HB...

Page 2: ...ooking on pages 37 43 of this book Always check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening the door After checking the progress of the foods press Start to continue the cooking...

Page 3: ...Lock 23 Microwave Cooking and Defrosting 24 Defrosting Guidelines 25 Defrosting Chart 26 Using the Quick 30 Function 27 Using the Add Time Function 28 Using the Timer 29 Multistage Cooking 30 Auto Re...

Page 4: ...hall not be made by children without supervision Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years When this oven is installed it should be easy to isolate the appliance from...

Page 5: ...the hazards of improper use This oven is intended for counter top use only It is not intended for built in use or use inside a cupboard For countertop use Oven must be placed on a flat stable surface...

Page 6: ...spilled liquids adhere to the 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 abrasive is not reco...

Page 7: ...nges damp cloths wheat bags hot water bottles and similar may lead to risk of injury ignition or fire The oven lamp must be replaced by a service technician trained by the manufacturer Do no attempt t...

Page 8: ...ance with the following code Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the...

Page 9: ...uct correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling Please c...

Page 10: ...nt air flow i e 5 cm 2 at one side the other being open 15 cm 6 clear over the top 10 cm 4 at the rear 2 Do not place the microwave oven on a shelf directly above a gas or electric hob This may be a s...

Page 11: ...ontrol panel becomes dirty clean with a soft dry cloth Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on control panel When cleaning the control panel leave the oven door open to prevent the oven from accid...

Page 12: ...by telephoning the Customer Communications Centre on 0344 844 3899 Most major credit and debit cards accepted Ensure you quote the correct model number 1 Do not operate the oven without the roller ri...

Page 13: ...r vent 5 Waveguide cover do not remove 6 External oven air vents 7 Control panel 8 Power supply cord 9 Plug 10 Identification label 11 Glass turntable 12 Roller ring i The roller ring and oven floor s...

Page 14: ...ities of food as these can easily burn dry out or catch fire if cooked too long Always set short cooking times and check the food frequently Foods Low in Moisture Take care when heating foods low in m...

Page 15: ...possibility of ignition Do not use wire twist ties with roasting bags as arcing will occur Do not use recycled paper products e g kitchen roll unless they say they are specifically designed for use in...

Page 16: ...re the temperature is checked This should be carried out before consumption to avoid burns See page 36 Arcing Arcing may occur if a metal container has been used accidentally or if the incorrect weigh...

Page 17: ...r molecules to vibrate which causes friction i e heat This heat then cooks the food Microwaves are also attracted to fat and sugar particles and foods high in these will cook more quickly Microwaves c...

Page 18: ...on page 31 32 4 Auto Cook button page 31 33 5 Chaos defrost button page 34 35 6 Dial page 28 Enter time or weight of food by turning the dial Use the dial for the Add Time function 7 Timer Clock butto...

Page 19: ...y from 5 minutes e g raspberries to up to 1 hour for a joint of meat See pages 25 26 Moisture content Many fresh foods e g vegetables and fruit vary in their moisture content throughout the season par...

Page 20: ...arts are to the outside 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 betwe...

Page 21: ...uld not be used as they are cast iron covered with enamel Oven Glass Everyday glass that is heat resistant e g Pyrex is ideal for Microwave cooking Do not use delicate glass or lead crystal which may...

Page 22: ...an be used to line the base of dishes and to cover fatty foods e g bacon rashers to stop splattering White paper plates can be used for short re heating times on microwave only Wicker Wood Straw Baske...

Page 23: ...rst plugged in 88 88 appears in display window Setting the Clock Child Lock 1 To activate child lock Start must be pressed 3 times within a 10 second period Note 1 To reset time of day repeat step 1 t...

Page 24: ...Simmer 300 W Once Defrost 270 W Twice Warm 100 W Note 1 For manual defrosting times please refer to defrost chart on page 26 2 For multi stage cooking refer to page 30 3 Stand time can be programmed...

Page 25: ...chops and other small items should be broken up or separated as soon as possible and placed in a single layer 6 Shielding prevents food cooking It is essential when defrosting chickens and joints of...

Page 26: ...eld 60 mins Chicken Portions 450 g 1 lb 10 15 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single layer Turn twice Shield if necessary 15 30 mins Fish Whole 450 g 1 lb 15 20 mins Place in a suitable dish Turn t...

Page 27: ...rs in the display Power level is pre set at High power 1000 W Press Start The cooking will start and the time in the display will count down At the end of cooking five beeps will sound Note 1 If desir...

Page 28: ...minutes Press Start Time will be added The time in the display window will count down Note 1 This function is only available for Micro Power function and it is not available for Auto programs 2 The A...

Page 29: ...can be programmed including standing time 2 If the oven door is opened during the standing time or minute timer the time in the display window will continue to count down 3 This feature may also be u...

Page 30: ...cooking program will start and the time in the display will count down Example To cook on Warm 100 W for 4 mintues and Medium 600 W for 5 minutes Press the Defrost Warm twice to select Warm 100 W Pres...

Page 31: ...al quickly will speed this process up Press Start Select desired program by pressing the button once twice three or four times The program number and indicators for the microwave and Auto Cook will ap...

Page 32: ...s Allow to stand for 2 minutes Ensure that the soup is piping hot Stir the soup before serving 2 Chilled meal 2 Presses 200 g 800 g To reheat a chilled convenience meal that can be stirred Foods must...

Page 33: ...r weight using the dial then press Start Stand for 1 to 2 minutes before serving 6 Jacket potatoes 3 Presses 200 g 1400 g To cook jacket potatoes choose medium sized potatoes 200 250 g 7 9 oz Wash and...

Page 34: ...check the food It is essential that you turn and stir the food frequently and shield if necessary On hearing the first beep you should turn and shield if possible On the second beep you should turn th...

Page 35: ...the centre to thaw out Standing time can be shortened if slices are separated and buns and loaves cut in half Items should be turned at beeps This program is not suitable for cream cakes or desserts e...

Page 36: ...d on meal contents Dense items e g mashed potato should be spread out well If a lot of gravy is added extra time may be required Place denser items to the outside of the plate An average plated meal w...

Page 37: ...ponge pudding 300 g High 1 min 30 secs 2 mins Christmas Puddings Overheating may cause pudding to ignite Slice 150 g High 30 40 secs Place in a microwave safe bowl Cover and place on turnable Small 45...

Page 38: ...200 g 4 High 1 min 30 secs 2 mins Spring roll 230 g 4 High 2 2 mins 30 secs Place on microwave safe plate on turntable Do not cover Turn halfway Christmas mince pies 90 g 2 High 10 20 secs Place on a...

Page 39: ...Purchased Convenience Foods Frozen N B Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized microwave safe dish Plastic dishes designed for microwave and conventional omay be used with care Lasagne 40...

Page 40: ...s Chicken from raw Caution Hot fat Remove dish with care Breasts boneless 500 g 4 Low 14 16 mins Place on microwave safe rack or plate on turntable Cover Drumsticks 450 g 4 Low 10 12 mins Quarters 700...

Page 41: ...ples rhubarb stewed 450 g High 6 7 mins Only half fill dish Cover and place on turntable Plums stewed 450 g High 9 10 mins Add 30 ml 2 tbsp of water Only half fill dish Cover and place on turntable La...

Page 42: ...800 ml 1 pt boiling water Cover and place on turntable Easycook white 250 g High 13 14 mins Sausages from raw Caution Hot Fat Remove dish with care Thick 240 g 4 High 2 mins 30 secs 3 mins Place on mi...

Page 43: ...ble After cooking stand for 5 minutes wrapped in foil 2 High 7 9 mins Frozen Vegetables Place in shallow microwave safe dish Beans green carrots 450 g High 10 11 mins Add 30 ml 2 tbsp water Cover and...

Page 44: ...se Mix in the macaroni courgettes and bacon 5 Season and pour into a casserole dish sprinkle over the topping and cook on High power 1000 W for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted ingredients Se...

Page 45: ...thinly sliced small green pepper cut into strips 225 g 8 oz can pineapple chunks drained reserve juice 10 ml 2 tsp soft brown sugar 5 ml 1 tsp cornflour pinch garlic salt 5 ml 1 tsp cider vinegar 10 m...

Page 46: ...edients and blend until smooth Spoon over the chicken 6 Cover and marinate in the fridge for 2 3 hours or overnight Thread the chicken onto wooden skewers 7 Place in a shallow dish cover with any rema...

Page 47: ...can be minimised when cooking the fish if the skin and flesh is pierced several times with a cocktail stick 1 Melt the butter in the casserole dish on High power 1000 W for 20 30 seconds or until mel...

Page 48: ...well and season 6 Cook on High power 1000 W for 2 3 minutes or until sauce is thick and bubbling Stir once halfway during cooking 7 Stir in 50 g 2 oz grated cheese Pour the sauce over the cauliflower...

Page 49: ...ml tsp baking powder 3 ml tsp mixed spice 25 g 1 oz butter 1 egg 30 ml 2 tbsp treacle 60 ml 4 tbsp stout 15 ml 1tbsp rum or brandy 200 g 7 oz mincemeat 25 g 1 oz apple grated 75 g 3 oz currants 25 g 1...

Page 50: ...until the centre is bubbling 4 Allow to cool slightly then cut into 8 pieces 1 Place chocolate and butter in a bowl and cook on High power 1000 W for 1 minute or until chocolate has melted 2 Stir in a...

Page 51: ...on High power 1000 W for 20 40 seconds Stir in the flour to make a roux 2 Add the milk gradually stirring continuously until well combined Cook for 2 minutes on High power 1000 W 3 Stir and cook on Hi...

Page 52: ...ven This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers vacuums blow dryers etc It does not indicate a problem with your oven Q The oven won t accept my program...

Page 53: ...sed in normal household areas Manufactured by Panasonic Appliances Microwave Oven Shanghai Co Ltd 888 898 Longdong Road Pudong Shanghai 201203 China Imported by Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH REP EU...

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