User manual PANASONIC NNGD379SBPQ

[. . . ] Operating Instructions and Cookbook Microwave and Grill Oven Model Number: NN-GD379S Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference Important Notice 850W E Microwave symbol Your oven is rated 850 Watts (IEC). When using other cookbooks remember to adjust cooking times accordingly. The symbol above, which is displayed on your oven door, indicates the heating category for your oven when cooking or reheating convenience foods. Your oven is rated `E', which is very efficient. [. . . ] Items should be turned halfway during defrosting. THIS PROGRAM IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CREAM CAKES OR DESSERTS e. g. Standing time 10-15 mins. 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. Standing time 15-30 mins. 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 For Best Results: 1. Meat joints and chickens should be placed on an upturned saucer or on a plastic rack if you have one. Check food during defrosting, as foods vary in their defrosting speed. Always turn or stir the food especially when the oven "beeps. Minced meat, chops and other small items should be broken up or separated as soon as possible and placed in a single layer. It is essential when defrosting chickens and joints of meat. The outside thaws out first, so protect wings/breast and fat with smooth pieces of aluminium foil secured with cocktail sticks. Allow standing time so that the centre of the food thaws out. (Minimum of 1 hour for joints of meat and whole chickens). Arrange food in a single layer. Turn or break up food as soon as possible. Shield chickens and joints of meat. 22 The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting. Meat Beef/Lamb/Pork Joint 450g (1lb) Minced Beef 450g (1lb) Chops 450g (1lb) Sausages 450g (1lb) Bacon rashers 450g (1lb) Stewing Steak 450g (1lb) Whole Chicken 450g (1lb) Chicken Portions 450g (1lb) Fish Whole 450g (1lb) Fillets/Steak 450g (1lb) Prawns 450g (1lb) General Bread Sliced 400g (14oz) Slice of bread 30g (1oz) Pastry 450g (1lb) Soft Fruit 450g (1lb) 2 mins. [. . . ] Mix together the custard powder, sugar and a little milk to form a smooth paste. Blend in the remaining milk, whisking well. Whisk well halfway through cooking time and again at the end. Ingredients 30 g (1oz) butter 30 g (1oz) flour 600 ml (1pt) milk White Pouring Sauce Dish: 1 litre (2pt) jug 1. Melt butter in jug on HIGH power for 20-40 secs. [. . . ]