Panasonic NNA554WBBPQ Operations Instructions

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9SafetyIf smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed in orderto stifle any flames.Disconnect the power cord,

99Ingredients30 ml (2 tbsp) custardpowder15 ml (1 tbsp) sugar600 ml (1 pt) cold milkCustardDish: 1 litre (2 pt) jugOven Accessory: glass turntable1. M

100PASTRYPastryIngredients1 small potato, thinly sliced200 g (7 oz) puff pastry1 small onion, slicedsmall apple, peeled, coredand slicedsalt and peppe

101Ingredients1 quantity of suet pastry(page 100)75 ml (5 tbsp) seedlessraspberry jammilk to glazeBaked Jam Roly Poly Pudding Serves 4Dish: 1 kg (2 lb

102Ingredients30 ml (2 tbsp) caster sugar5 ml (1 tsp) cinnamon30 ml (2 tbsp) sultanas2 cooking apples, peeled,cored and sliced15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon jui

103DESSERTSIngredients150 g (5 oz) self-raising flourpinch of salt50 g (2 oz) caster sugar50 g (2 oz) suet1 egg150 ml (1/4 pt) milk30 ml (2 tbsp) jam

104DESSERTSIngredientsPudding:75 g (3 oz) plain chocolate30 ml (2 tbsp) milk175 g (6 oz) margarine175 g (6 oz) light muscovadosugar2 eggs175 g (6 oz)

105Ingredients6 slices of bread, butteredand cut in half diagonally75 g (3 oz) mixed dried fruit450 ml (3/4pt) milk3 eggs25 g (1 oz) caster sugar3 ml

106BAKINGBaking GuidelinesCOVERINGFor traditional cakes, with long cooking times,baked on convection mode only, it isnecessary to cover the top of the

107IngredientsStreusel Topping50g (2oz) butter75g (3oz) plain flour30ml (2tbsp) granulatedsugar15ml (1 tbsp) ground mixedspiceMuffins225 g (8 oz) plai

108Ingredients75 g (3 oz) self-raising flour75 g (3 oz) porridge oats50 g (2 oz) dark muscovadosugar75 g (3 oz) butterFor the Topping:25 g (1 oz) butt

106. Liquids.Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. When heating liquids, eg soup, sauces a

109PRESERVESIngredients450 g (1 lb) soft fruit, washed450 g (1 lb) caster sugar30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice5 ml (1 tsp) butterSoft Fruit Jam Makes appro

110Ingredients450 g (1 lb) seville oranges1 lemon900 ml (11/2pts) water450 g (1 lb) sugarknob of butterOrange Marmalade Makes 11/2 -2 lbs Dish: large

111Questions and AnswersQ My microwave oven causesinterference with my TV, is thisnormal?A Some radio and TV interferencemight occur when you cook wit

112This product is an equipment that fulfills the European standard for EMC disturbances(EMC = Electromagnetic Compatibility) EN 55011. According to t

1112. Standing Time.Standing time refers to the period at the end of cooking orreheating when food is left before being eaten, i.e. it is a resttime w

12Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since earlyexperiments with RADAR in World War II. Microwaves are present in

13IMPORTANT NOTESThe dish used to cook or reheat the food will get warm during cooking, as the heatconducts from the food. Even in microwaving, oven g

14General GuidelinesSTANDING TIMEDense foods e.g. meat, jacketpotatoes and cakes, require aSTANDING TIME (inside oroutside of the oven) after cooking,

15DISH SIZEFollow the dish sizes givenin the recipes, as theseaffect the cooking andreheating times. A quantity offood spread in a bigger dishcooks an

16SHAPEEven shapes cook evenly.Food cooks better bymicrowave when in a roundcontainer rather than square.DENSITYPorous airy foods heat morequickly tha

17Containers to use1. Fill a microwave safe measuring jugwith 300ml (1⁄2pt) cold water.2. Place it on the turntable alongsidethe dish to be tested. If

18POTTERY, EARTHENWARE, STONEWAREIf completely glazed, these dishes are suitable. Do notuse if partially glazed or unglazed, since they are ableto abs

571Welcome to Panasonic Microwave CookingThank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.Even if this is not your first microwave oven, do please

19PLASTICMany plastic containers are designed for microwave use, but do not use for cookingfoods high in sugar or fat or for foods that require long c

20AUTO REHEATNN-A554W12CurryChinese9Pizza10updownDelay/StandClockozStop/CancelStartlbConvectionGrill 1-2-3h minmin sec110110AUTO COOK8 PotatoProducts

21NN-A554/NN-A524/NN-A574/NN-A514*Let’s Start to Use your Oven1 Plug inPlug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. Youwill be reminded to read your op

22h minmin sec110110h minmin sec110110●Press Clock Pad“SET TIME” will appear in thedisplay window, and the colonstarts to blink.●Press Time PadsEnter

23Microwave Cooking and DefrostingACCESSORY TO USE:When using your oven on MICROWAVE only,the glass turntable provided must always be inposition. DO N

24This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat jointsand bread.The CHAOS defrost pad should be pressed to select the

251 Check foods during defrosting.Foods vary in their defrostingspeed.2 It is not necessary to cover the food.3 Always turn or stir the food especiall

26By selecting the DEFROST power levelfrom the microwave power pad, andsetting a time, you can defrost food inyour microwave. The biggest challengeis

27Meat Defrosting Time Method Standing TimeBeef/Lamb/ 14-16 mins. Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned 60 mins.Pork Joint 450g (1lb) saucer or

28FishWhole 9-10 mins. Place in a suitable dish. 15 mins.450g (1lb) Turn twice. Shield.Fillets/Steak 7-8 mins. Place in a suitable dish. 15 mins.450

2This appliance is supplied with a mouldedthree pin mains plug for your safety andconvenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in thisplug. Should the fuse ne

29Using the Delay/Stand FeatureThe Delay/Stand Pad is used as a timing pad either before, during or after a cookingprogram. When the Delay/Stand Pad i

30Grilling• Select Grill power.Press once for Grill 1 (High), twice for Grill 2 (Medium) or three times for Grill 3(Low). The grill symbolwill also a

31Place food on Wire Rack on the Metal Tray onthe Turntable.The Wire Rack will allow fat to drip throughinto the Metal Tray to reduce excess splattera

32Convection CookingIn convection mode the grill in the top of the oven will be on, as this generates theheat which is then distributed by the fan.Whe

33Convection CookingWhen using the convection oven the Glass Turntable should be in position andmust have the Metal Tray placed on top.Roasting Meat:

34Combination CookingYour oven has two methods of cooking by Combination.1. Convection and Microwave2. Grill and MicrowaveCOMBINATION cooking is ideal

35●Press Combinationpad. The grill andconvectionsymbols will appearand flash.●Select first cookingmode. Themicrowave symbol will appear.●Select mi

36Combination 1. Convection and MicrowaveThis is the most popular combination mode combining convection heat with microwave power.Casseroles, meat joi

37Items of food can be placed onto theWire Rack on the Metal Tray on theGlass Turntable. Heatproof dishes offood should be placed directly onto theMet

38Combination 1. Convection and Microwave• Food is usually cooked UNCOVERED.• After cooking it is important that the accessories are removed for clean

31. Examine Your OvenUnpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such asdents, broken door latches or cracks in the

39Combination 2. Grill and MicrowaveThis Combination mode is suitable forfoods which are normally grilled and forreheating small savoury items.Do not

40Combination 2. Grill and Microwave• Food is always cooked UNCOVERED.• To turn food just press the door release pad, remove the Metal Tray and Wire R

41CONTAINERS TO USEDO NOT use plastic MICROWAVE containers on Combination Programs (unlesssuitable for combination cooking). Dishes must be able to wi

42Auto Weight Cook Programs• Select the desired Auto Weight program, bypressing the pad. The pad can be pressedonce or twice to select the desired pr

43Minimum/Maximum Weights to use on AutoWeight ProgramsProgram Minimum MaximumCurry 300 g (11oz) 900 g (2lb)Chinese Style 200 g (7oz) 1000 g (2lb 2oz)

441 Curry3 Pasta4 CasseroleAuto Weight Cook ProgramsAuto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Programs 1-6 useMicrowave power onl

45Auto Weight Combination ProgramsAuto programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Programs 7 to 10 use acombination of Microwave and Co

4610 Frozen PizzaCFor reheating and browning frozen, purchased pizza. PressPad. Press the start pad to pre-heat the oven. After pre-heating, beeps so

47Cooking and Reheating GuidelinesMost foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be broughtback to serving temperature in just m

48MINCE PIES - CAUTIONREMEMBER even if the pastry is cold to the touch, the filling will be piping hot andwill warm the pastry through. Take care not

41. Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get hotduring CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILLING, take care wh

491000WEThe times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size etc.HEATING CATEGORYYour

50Instructions/GuidelinesCANNED BEANS, PASTAPlace in a heatproof bowl on turntable. Cover.Place in a heatproof bowl on turntable. Cover.Place in a hea

51Instructions/GuidelinesCANNED VEGETABLES – Drain where appropriatePlace in a heatproof bowl on turntable. Cover.Place in a heatproof bowl on turntab

52Instructions/GuidelinesHOMEMADE MEAT DISHESPlace in a heatproof dish on turntable. Cover. Place in a heatproof dish on turntable. Cover. Place in a

53Instructions/GuidelinesPlace on wire rack on metal tray on turntable.Do not cover.Place in micro-safe dish on turntable. Do not cover. PLATED MEALS

54Instructions/GuidelinesPURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS – CHILLED N.B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heat-proof dish. Place on m

55Instructions/GuidelinesPURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS – FROZEN – N.B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heat-proofdish. Plastic dish

56Instructions/GuidelinesBREAD – FrozenPlace on metal tray on turntable. Place on metal tray on turntable.BACON – from rawPlace on micro-safe rack or

57Instructions/GuidelinesBEEF – Joints from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 76.Place on an upturne

58Instructions/Guidelines CHICKEN from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 76.Place on micro-safe

51. Switch the oven off before cleaning and unplug at socket if possible.2. Keep the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal areas clean. When fo

59Instructions/Guidelines EGGS – Poached.• Place water in a small bowl and heat for 1st cooking time.• Add egg (size 3).• Pierce yolk and white.• Cove

60Instructions/Guidelines FISH – FRESH from raw – For Guidelines see Fish Chapter page 72.Place in micro-safe dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover.Place o

61Instructions/Guidelines FRUIT – Peel, slice, chop into even sized pieces. Place in shallow heatproof dish on turntable.Add 300 ml (1/2 pt) of water.

62Instructions/Guidelines PASTAUse 1 litre (13/4pt) boiling water. Add 15 ml oil. Cover. Stir halfway.PASTA - Place in a large 3 litre (6 pint) microw

63Instructions/Guidelines PIZZA – FROZEN – N.B. Remove all packaging. Pizzas will have a soft base.Place on wire rack on metal tray on turntable. Do n

64Instructions/Guidelines POTATO PRODUCTS part cooked – FROZENPlace on metal tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.Place on metal tray on wire

65Instructions/Guidelines SAUSAGES from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care.Place on wire rack on metal tray on turntable. Turn halfwa

66Instructions/Guidelines FRESH VEGETABLES – Place in shallow micro-safe dish.Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) water. Cover.Wash and prick skins several times. Plac

67Instructions/Guidelines FROZEN VEGETABLES – Place in shallow micro-safe dish.Add 30 ml (2tbsp) water. Cover.MISCELLANEOUSPlace directly onto metal t

68Increasing and Decreasing RecipesINCREASING RECIPES• To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, increase each ingredient listed by half. Todouble th

61. ServiceWHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A SERVICE call your localPanasonic engineer (Customer Care Centre on 08705 357357 canrecommend an engineer). It is

69SOUPS & STARTERSSoups and StartersIngredients25 g (1 oz) butter ormargarine1 large onion, peeled andfinely chopped675 g (11/2 lb) carrots, peel

70SOUPS & STARTERSIngredients1 bag of young spinachleaves25 g (1 oz) butter2 garlic cloves, crushed450 g (1 lb) flat blackmushrooms, finely choppe

71Pork and Chicken Terrine Serves 4-6Dish: 900 g (2 lb) Pyrex®loaf dishOven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray1. Line base and sides of loaf dish

72FISHFishFish cooks very well by microwave as it staysmoist and the lingering fish smells left inconventional ovens are avoided.WHEN IS FISH COOKED?F

73Ingredients350 g (12 oz) peeledpotatoes25 g (1 oz) butter1 small onion, finely chopped200 g (7 oz) can tuna,drained1 egg, hardboiled, chopped30 ml (

74FISHIngredients100 g (4 oz) broccoli100 g (4 oz) cauliflower1 medium red pepper, diced198 g (7 oz) can salmon,drained25g (1 oz) butter30 ml (2 tbsp

75Ingredients50 g (2 oz) butter50 g (2 oz) flour450 ml (3/4 pt) milk100 g (4 oz) Cheddarcheese, gratedsalt and pepperpinch grated nutmeg450 g (1 lb) f

76MEAT AND POULTRYMeat and PoultryDEFROSTED JOINTSIf the meat has previously been frozen,ensure it is properly thawed before cookingby microwave. Defr

77TIPSBraised and stewed meat cooked in amicrowave has a slightly firm texture andtherefore it is essential to purchase goodquality meats.When cooking

78MEAT AND POULTRYIngredients4 chicken portions approx.1.2 kg (21/2 lb) in weight5 ml (1 tsp) mixed herbssalt and pepper100 g (4 oz) streaky bacon100

71. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass Turntable in place.2. Only use the Glass Turntable specifically designed for this oven.

79Ingredients1 kg (21/2 lb) pork spare ribs300 ml (1/2 pt) water225 g (8 oz) can crushedpineapple150 ml (1/4 pt) HP FruitySauce15 ml (1 tbsp) brown su

80MEAT AND POULTRYIngredients100 g (4 oz) plain flour3 ml (1/2 tsp) salt2 eggs300 ml (1/2 pt) milk and water25 g (1 oz) lard or dripping450 g (1 lb) s

81IngredientsFilling:350 g (12 oz) braising steak,cubed100 g (4 oz) kidney, cubed30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned flour1 onion, chopped600 ml (1 pt) hot beef s

82MEAT AND POULTRYIngredients1 onion, diced1 clove garlic, crushed15 ml (1 tbsp) oil397 g (14 oz) can choppedtomatoes15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato puree5 ml (

83Ingredients1 quantity of Savoury Mince(see page 82)double quantity of WhitePouring Sauce (see page 98)100 g (4 oz) grated cheese5 ml (1 tsp) mustard

84MEAT AND POULTRYIngredients600 g (11/4lb) braising steak,cubed45 ml (3 tbsp) seasoned flour600 ml (1 pt) hot beef stock45 ml (3 tbsp) tomato puree30

85Ingredients1 aubergine, slicedSalt30 ml (2 tbsp) oil2 cloves garlic, crushed1 medium onion, chopped396 g (14 oz) can tomatoes30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato p

86PASTA, RICE AND BEANSIngredients100 g (4 oz) green lentils15 ml (1 tbsp) oil1 large onion, sliced5 ml (1 tsp) grated rootginger1 garlic clove, crush

87Ingredients1 aubergine2 leeks1 red, 1 green pepper1 onion1 clove of garlic45 ml (3 tbsp) olive oil225 g (8 oz) pasta shapes225 g (8 oz) fresh spinac

88Ingredients1 medium onion, chopped10 ml (2 tsp) vegetable oil2 medium courgettes, slicedthickly1 red pepper, seeded &chopped2 medium carrots, pe

8Glass TurntableThe glass turntable and roller ring are the onlyaccessories used for Microwave Cooking.Door SafetyLock SystemWire RackMetal TrayContro

89Ingredients1 can ready to bakecroissants6 cheese slices6 wafer thin slices of hamegg for glazingHam and Cheese Croissants Serves 4Oven Accessory: gl

90CHEESE AND EGG DISHESIngredients4 thick slices of breadTopping:225 g (8 oz) grated cheese5 ml (1 tsp) mustard powdersalt and pepper60 ml (4tbsp) bro

91Ingredients4 slices bread, buttered5 ml (1 tsp) Dijon mustard2 slices smoked ham100 g (4 oz) sliced cheeseCroque Monsieur Serves 2Oven Accessory: gl

92VEGETABLES AND VEGETARIAN• Root vegetables. i.e. carrots, swede,should be cut into slices, strips or cubes.• Do not mix fresh and frozen vegetablesa

93• Certain vegetables i.e. broccoli andasparagus, should be arranged so thatthe tips are in the centre of the dish, asthese require less cooking.• Wh

94VEGETABLES AND VEGETARIANIngredients1large onion, chopped25 g (1 oz) butter1 clove of garlic, crushed225 g (8 oz) each of dicedcarrots,diced leeks,

95Ingredients450 g (1 lb) mixedvegetables eg. sweet potato,red pepper, leeks, aubergine,courgettes, onion1 clove garlic, crushed30 ml (2 tbsp) olive o

96VEGETABLES AND VEGETARIANIngredients1 cauliflower, trimmed90 ml (6 tbsp) water25 g (1 oz) butter25 g (1 oz) flour3 ml (1/2tsp) French mustard300 ml

97Ingredients100 g (4 oz) butter225 g (8 oz) plain flour50 g (2 oz) finely gratedParmesan1 red and 1 yellow pepper,diced into 4 cm pieces2 medium cour

98SAUCESSaucesCONTAINER SIZEAlways use a container or jug at least twicethe capacity of the sauce, to avoid boilingover.COVERINGDO NOT cover sauces wh