Panasonic NNCS894S Operating Guide

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Containers to use
Quick check guide to cooking utensils
Choosing the correct container 
is a very important factor in 
deciding the success or failure 
of your cooking.
Testing dishes for suitability - For 
microwave cooking only.
When unsure that a cooking container is 
suitable for use in your microwave, check by 
the following test:
1.  Fill a microwave safe measuring jug with 
300 ml (½ pt) cold water.
2.  Place it on the base of the oven along 
side the dish to be tested. If the dish you 
are testing is a large dish, then stand the 
measuring jug on top of the empty dish.
3.  Heat on HIGH power for 1 minute.
 
 Result
If the dish is suitable for microwaving, it will 
remain cool, whilst the water in the jug will 
begin to feel warm. If the testing dish feels 
warm, do not use as it is obviously 
absorbing microwave energy.
 
 Note
This test does not apply to plastic or metal 
based containers e.g. Le Creuset
®
 style 
dishes, which should 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, Convection or 
Combination cooking.
Do not use delicate glass or 
lead crystal which may crack or 
arc.
Pottery, earthenware, 
stoneware
If completely glazed, these 
dishes are suitable. Do not use 
if partially glazed or unglazed, 
since they are able to absorb 
water which in turn absorbs 
microwave energy, making the 
container very hot and slows 
down the cooking of food.
Foil/metal containers
NEVER ATTEMPT TO COOK IN 
FOIL OR METAL 
containers on 
Microwave only as the microwaves 
cannot pass through and the food 
will not heat evenly, it may also 
damage your oven. Foil and metal 
containers can be used on grill, 
convection and grill + convection 
modes and may be used with care 
during certain combination cooking 
as long as they are not damaged 
or dented.
China and ceramic
Everyday glazed china, 
porcelain or ceramic plates, 
bowls, mugs and cups can be 
used if they are heat resistant. 
Fine bone china should only be 
used for reheating for short 
periods. Do not use dishes with 
a metal rim or pattern. Do not 
use jugs or mugs with glued 
handles, since the glue can melt. 
If dishes are heat resistant they 
may be used on Convection and 
Combination but not directly 
under the Grill.
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