Panasonic nn-c1358 User Manual
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Important Information––Read Carefully
1. Heating Times
As microwave heating times are much shorter than
other cooking methods, it is essential that
recommended heating times are not exceeded
without first checking the food.
Cooking times given in the charts and recipes are
approximate. Factors that may affect cooking times
are: starting temperature, volume, size and shape of
foods and dishes used.
Fire!
If the recommended cooking times are exceeded the
food will be spoiled and in extreme circumstances
could catch fire and possibly damage the interior of
the oven. It is critical that the oven is cleaned
regularly and kept free of excess grease. See Care
of your Oven and Cleaning page 22.
other cooking methods, it is essential that
recommended heating times are not exceeded
without first checking the food.
Cooking times given in the charts and recipes are
approximate. Factors that may affect cooking times
are: starting temperature, volume, size and shape of
foods and dishes used.
Fire!
If the recommended cooking times are exceeded the
food will be spoiled and in extreme circumstances
could catch fire and possibly damage the interior of
the oven. It is critical that the oven is cleaned
regularly and kept free of excess grease. See Care
of your Oven and Cleaning page 22.
2. Small Quantities of Foods
Particular attention should be paid to heating small
quantities of food and single items such as pastry
and bread items by Microwave. Small quantities of
food or foods with low moisture content can burn,
dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long.
Fire!
If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep the
oven door closed, turn the oven off, and switch off at
socket and remove plug from socket if possible or
shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
quantities of food and single items such as pastry
and bread items by Microwave. Small quantities of
food or foods with low moisture content can burn,
dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long.
Fire!
If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep the
oven door closed, turn the oven off, and switch off at
socket and remove plug from socket if possible or
shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
3. Food Components
Foods high in sugar, salt, fats and moisture content
heat faster by Microwave because their properties
attract microwave energy. Denser foods high in
protein and fibre, absorb microwave energy slower
which means a longer heating time.
heat faster by Microwave because their properties
attract microwave energy. Denser foods high in
protein and fibre, absorb microwave energy slower
which means a longer heating time.
4. Food High in Fat/Sugar
It is important to correctly set the cooking time for
food with a high fat, alcohol and sugar content. If
these foods are heated by microwave for too long,
they can ignite. NEVER LEAVE UNATTENDED. eg.
Donuts, syrup sponge puddings, christmas puddings
and mince pies.
food with a high fat, alcohol and sugar content. If
these foods are heated by microwave for too long,
they can ignite. NEVER LEAVE UNATTENDED. eg.
Donuts, syrup sponge puddings, christmas puddings
and mince pies.
5. Eggs
Do not cook/heat eggs in their shells in your
Microwave oven, unless otherwise stated in the
Cooking Guide section. Pressure may build up and
eggs will explode causing serious injury.
Do not cook/heat eggs without shells also, before
piercing the membranes of the yolk and white. The
pierced membrane allows the steam to escape and
avoid exploding.
Microwave oven, unless otherwise stated in the
Cooking Guide section. Pressure may build up and
eggs will explode causing serious injury.
Do not cook/heat eggs without shells also, before
piercing the membranes of the yolk and white. The
pierced membrane allows the steam to escape and
avoid exploding.
6. Piercing Skins
Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole vegetables and
sausages are examples of food with non-porous
skins. These must be pierced using a fork before
cooking by microwave to prevent bursting.
sausages are examples of food with non-porous
skins. These must be pierced using a fork before
cooking by microwave to prevent bursting.
7. Deep fat frying
Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your oven.
8. Liquids
When heating liquids by Microwave, eg. soup,
sauces and beverages, overheating the liquid
beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of
bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of
the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility, the following
steps should be taken:
a. Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow
sauces and beverages, overheating the liquid
beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of
bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of
the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility, the following
steps should be taken:
a. Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
b. Do not overheat.
c. Stir the liquid before placing the container in the
c. Stir the liquid before placing the container in the
oven and again halfway through the heating time.
d. After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a
short time, stirring again before carefully
removing the container.
removing the container.
9. Paper, Plastic
When heating food in plastic or paper containers,
check the oven frequently as these types of
containers may ignite if overheated.(See page 7)
Do not use re-cycled paper products, as they may
contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or
fires when used, unless packaging states they are
specifically designed for microwave use.
check the oven frequently as these types of
containers may ignite if overheated.(See page 7)
Do not use re-cycled paper products, as they may
contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or
fires when used, unless packaging states they are
specifically designed for microwave use.
10. Reheating
It is essential reheated food is served “piping hot”
(72˚C). Always check before serving and if in doubt
return food to oven for further heating.
(72˚C). Always check before serving and if in doubt
return food to oven for further heating.
11. Standing Times
Standing times are essential for foods cooked or
reheated by microwave or combination. During the
stand time, heat will continue to conduct to the
centre to cook the food completely.
The denser the food, the longer the stand time.
Reheated foods also require a standing time.
reheated by microwave or combination. During the
stand time, heat will continue to conduct to the
centre to cook the food completely.
The denser the food, the longer the stand time.
Reheated foods also require a standing time.
12. Accessories
Follow specific instructions in this book for proper
use of oven accessories and cookware. Failure to do
so could damage the oven.
Take care when removing food and/or accessories
from the oven. The Wire Rack Shelf provided DOES
NOT have a non-tip lock––take care when you pull
out to remove food.
use of oven accessories and cookware. Failure to do
so could damage the oven.
Take care when removing food and/or accessories
from the oven. The Wire Rack Shelf provided DOES
NOT have a non-tip lock––take care when you pull
out to remove food.
13. Baby bottles, jars
When reheating babies bottles always remove top
and teat. Liquid at top of the bottle will be much
hotter than at the bottom and must be shaken
thoroughly before checking the temperature. The lid
must also be removed from babies food jars, the
contents must also be stirred or shaken before the
temperature is checked.
and teat. Liquid at top of the bottle will be much
hotter than at the bottom and must be shaken
thoroughly before checking the temperature. The lid
must also be removed from babies food jars, the
contents must also be stirred or shaken before the
temperature is checked.
14. Popcorn
Extreme care should be taken when cooking
popcorn in a microwave oven. NEVER leave oven
unattended when popping popcorn.
popcorn in a microwave oven. NEVER leave oven
unattended when popping popcorn.