User manual PANASONIC NNSF464M

[. . . ] SF460MBP cover:Layout 1 30/10/13 16:01 Page 3 SF460MBP_EN_REGS. qxp:SF460MBP 30/10/13 15:51 Page 1  Important safety instructions. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference.  This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction by a person responsible for their safety concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. [. . . ] Raw eggs boiled in their shells can explode and cause serious injury Standing time The microwaves cause the water molecules to vibrate which causes FRICTION, ie. Microwaves are also attracted to fat and sugar particles, and foods high in these will cook more quickly. Microwaves can only penetrate to a depth of 1½ -2 inches (4-5 cm) and as heat spreads through the food by conduction, just as in a traditional oven, the food cooks from the outside inwards. When a microwave oven is switched off, the food will continue to cook by conduction – NOT BY MICROWAVE ENERGY. Hence STANDING TIME is very important in microwaving, particularly for dense foods i. e. (Refer to page 15). 14 SF460MBP_EN_REGS. qxp:SF460MBP 30/10/13 15:51 Page 15 Standing time Piercing The skin or membrane on some foods will cause steam to build up during cooking. These foods must be pierced or a strip of skin should be peeled off before cooking to allow the steam to escape. Eggs, potatoes, apples, sausages etc, will all need to be pierced before cooking. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOIL EGGS IN THEIR SHELLS. Dense foods e. g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require a STANDING TIME (inside or outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the centre completely. • • • • • • • • MEAT JOINTS – Stand 15 mins. PRECOOKED CONVENIENCE FOODS – Stand for 1-2 mins. PLATED MEALS – Stand for 1-2 mins. VEGETABLES – Boiled potatoes benefit from standing 1-2 mins. , however most other types of vegetables can be served immediately. If food is not cooked after STANDING TIME, return to oven and cook for additional time. • DEFROSTING – It is essential to allow standing time to complete the process. raspberries, to up to 1 hour for a joint of meat. Moisture content Many fresh foods e. g. vegetables and fruit, vary in their moisture content throughout the season. Jacket potatoes are a particular example of this. For this reason cooking times may have to be adjusted throughout the year. rice, pasta, can dry out further during storage and cooking times may differ from ingredients freshly purchased. Cling film Cling film helps keep the food moist and the trapped steam assists in speeding up cooking times. However it should be pierced before cooking, to allow excess steam to escape. [. . . ] Fish steaks should be arranged in a circle, thicker part to the outside. Cover with cling film or lid. Liquid Fresh fish should always be sprinkled with 30 ml (2 tbsp) of lemon juice, white wine or water. When cooking Frozen fish, add liquid as above for even cooking. Do not sprinkle salt onto fish before cooking as this may make the fish dry. Noise During cooking, popping sounds may be heard. [. . . ]