User manual PANASONIC NN-K453

[. . . ] Your oven is rated C, which is very efficient. It is therefore very important that you refer carefully to the packet instructions on convenience foods. Some packet instructions only display information for B or D rated ovens. We therefore provide additional guidelines for reheating on pages 27-33 of this book. [. . . ] THIS PROGRAM IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CREAM CAKES OR DESSERTS e. g. See defrosting charts on page 23 for standing times. 2. Meat Items (mince/chops/chicken portions) NOT SUITABLE FOR SAUSAGES, these can be defrosted manually using Defrost power and time. Chops and chicken portions should be arranged in a single layer and turned frequently during defrosting. It is necessary for mince to be broken up frequently during defrosting and this is best carried out in a large shallow dish. See defrosting charts on page 23 for standing times. 3. Meat Joints / Whole Chickens Whole chickens and meat joints will require shielding during defrosting especially if it is a particularly fatty piece. This is to prevent food starting to cook on the outside edges. Protect wings, breast and fat with smooth pieces of aluminium foil secured with cocktail sticks. DO NOT ALLOW THE FOIL TO TOUCH THE WALLS OF THE OVEN. Standing time of at least 1 hour should be allowed for joints after defrosting. 21 Defrosting Guidelines For Best Results: 1. Fillets/Steak 450g (1lb) Prawns 450g (1lb) General Bread Sliced 400g (14oz) Slice of bread 30g (1oz) 2 mins. 6-7 mins. 6-8 mins. Place in a suitable dish in a single 30-45 layer. Stir twice during defrosting. 15 mins. Place on the turntable on a piece of kitchen paper. Soft Fruit 450g (1lb) 6-7 mins. 23 Auto Weight Cook Programs for NN-K189M/NN-K179W This feature allows you to cook or reheat foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the microwave power level and / or combination level then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of food and then just enter the weight. The weight is entered in grams. eg. · Select desired program by pressing the pad. The auto indicator light and the program number appears in the display. · Set Weight using the Up and Down pads. If the up / down pad is pressed and held, the weight will increase / decrease rapidly. · Press Start. Guidelines for Use The Auto Weight Programs are designed to take the guesswork out of cooking or reheating your food. They must ONLY be used for the foods described. [. . . ] Stir in all other ingredients and beat well. Pour into dish and cook on LOW power for 12-13 mins. Allow to cool and then cut into squares. 40 Sauces Ingredients 30 ml (2tbsp) custard power 15 ml (1tbsp) sugar 600 ml (1pt) cold milk Custard Dish: 1 litre (2pt) jug 1. Mix together the custard powder, sugar and a little milk to form a smooth paste. [. . . ]