Model Numbers: NN-GD469M NN-GD459WOperating Instructions and Cookery BookMicrowave and Grill Oven Important Safety Instructions - Before operating th
8SafetyIf smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, pressStop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed inorder to stifle any flames.Disconnect the power cord, o
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98. Deep fat frying.Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your oven.9. Meat thermometer.Use a meat thermometer to check thedegree of cooking of roasts and
10Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experimentswith RADAR in World War II. Microwaves are present in
11Cling filmCling film helps keep the food moist and the trapped steam assists inspeeding up cooking times. However it should be pierced before cookin
12Dish sizeFollow the dish sizesgiven in the recipes,as these affect thecook ing andreheating times. Aquan tity of foodspread in a biggerdish cooks an
13Containers to useWhen unsure that a cooking con tainer is suitable for use in yourmicrowave, check by the follow ingtest:1. Fill a microwave safe
14PlasticMany plastic containers are designed formicrowave use, but do not use for cookingfoods high in sugar or fat or for foods thatrequire long coo
15(1) Display Window(2) Auto Weight Cook Programs(3) Auto Weight Combination Programs(4) Auto Weight Panacrunch Programs(5) Time/Weight Dial(6) Microw
16Letʼs start to use your oven1 Plug inPlug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You willbe reminded to read your operating instructions.2 Press Clo
17(10)• Press Clock Pad“SET TIME” will appear in thedisplay window, and the colonstarts to blink.• Turn Time/Weight DialEnter time of day by using th
When using recipes in this book always follow metric or imperial measurements. Do not combine the two. In some recipes the conversions are not a direc
18Using the delay/stand featureThe Delay/Stand Pad is used as a timing pad either before, during or after a cooking program.When the Delay/Stand Pad i
19Microwave cooking and defrostingAccessory to use:When using your oven on MICROWAVE only, the glassturntable provided must always be in position. DON
20• Select the desired program by pressing pad once, twice or three times.• Enter the weight by turning the Time/Weight Dial. The display will start w
21This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread.The CHAOS defrost pad should be pressed to select the
22Program 2 Meat items (mince/chops/chicken portions)It is necessary for mince to be broken up frequently during defrosting and this is best carried o
231. Check foods during defrosting. Foods vary in their defrosting speed.2. It is not necessary to cover the food.3. Always turn or stir the food espe
24Defrosting foods using defrost power & timeThe times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening theoven
25FoodWeightDefrosting TimeMethodStanding TimeMeatChicken Portions x1x 2x 3/4150g (5oz)350g (12oz)500g (1lb 2oz)3 mins8-9 mins10 minsPlace in a sui
26NOTE: The Grill will only operate withthe oven door closed.CAUTION:The Grill Rack must always be used with the glassturntable in position. Remove Gr
27Combination cooking•Set the cooking time using the Time/WeightDial (up to 90 minutes).•Press Start Pad.•Press this pad until the power you require a
1Welcome to Panasonic Microwave CookingThank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.Even if this is not your first microwave oven, do pleaserea
28*It is not possible to use High power on Combination, because the food would overcook byMicrowave before browning and crisping by the Grill.Combinat
29Combination cookingSome foods should be cooked on Combinationwithout using the Grill Rack or Panacrunch Pani.e. roasts, gratins, crumbles and puddin
30Notes:1. Do not pre-heat the pan for more than 8 minutes.2. Always place the pan in the centre of theTurntable and ensure it does not touch thewall
31Panacrunch Auto Weight programsIt is necessary to preheat the Panacrunch pan for the Panacrunch programs. To perform this operation, use the followi
32Guidelines for useThe Auto Weight Programs are designed to take the guesswork out of cooking or reheating yourfood. They must ONLY be used for the f
33Minimum/Maximum weights to use on auto weight programsProgram PadNumber PressesMinimum Maximum1. Fresh VegetablesPress Once100g (4oz) 800g (1 lb 12o
34Auto weight cook programsAuto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Auto Weight Cook Programsuse Microwave power only, Auto Weig
35To cook FROZEN potato products. eg. HashBrowns, Croquettes, etc., that are suitable forGRILLING. Press the Panacrunch pad twice.Place Panacrunch Pan
36Auto weight Panacrunch programs 6 Cook BaconCCM= Microwave cooking only= Combination of Grill and Microwave cooking4 Frozen PizzaCFor reheating, cri
37Cooking and reheating guidelinesMost foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be brought back toserving temperature in just m
2This appliance is supplied with a moulded threepin mains plug for your safety and convenience,which may be marked, and rated, either 10amps or 13 amp
38MINCE PIES - CAUTIONREMEMBER even if the pastry is cold to thetouch, the filling will be piping hot and will warmthe pastry through. Take care not t
39The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size etc.HEATING CATEGORYYour oven i
40FoodWeight/QuantityPowerLevelTime to Select(approx)Instructions/GuidelinesCANNED VEGETABLESBaked Beans200gHIGH Micro1 1/2-2 minsPlace in a heatproof
41Reheating chartsFoodWeight/QuantityPowerLevelTime to Select(approx)Instructions/GuidelinesPLATED MEAL - room temperatureSmall- child portion1HIGH Mi
42Reheating chartsFoodWeight/QuantityPowerLevelTime to Select(approx)Instructions/GuidelinesPUDDINGS AND DESSERTS- Where microwave only is involved tr
43Reheating chartsFoodWeight/QuantityPowerLevelTime to Select(approx)Instructions/GuidelinesREADY MEALS - CHILLEDTransfer food from foil container to
44Reheating chartsFoodWeight/QuantityPowerLevelTime toSelect(approx)Instructions/GuidelinesSAVOURY PASTRY PRODUCTS- Precooked. Pastries reheated by mi
45FoodWeight/QuantityPowerLevelTime to Select(approx)Instructions/GuidelinesBREADFrozen Garlic Baguette170gPre-heat Panacrunch*GRILL 1+ WARM Micro7-8
46FoodWeight/QuantityPowerLevelTime to Select(approx)Instructions/GuidelinesBEANS & PULSES - should be pre-soaked in cold water overnight (boiling
47Cooking charts* Preheat Panacrunch Pan on GRILl 1 + MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 4 minsFoodWeight/QuantityPowerLevelTime to Select(approx)Instructions/Guide
31. Children should be kept away from theoven at all times and should only be allowed to operate the oven in combina-tion or grill mode under supervis
48Cooking chartsFoodWeight/QuantityPowerLevelTime to Select(approx)Instructions/GuidelinesEGGS - Poached.1 egg100ml waterHIGH Microthen MEDIUM Micro1
49Cooking charts* Preheat Panacrunch Pan on GRILl 1 + MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 4 minsFoodWeight/QuantityPowerLevelTime to Select(approx)Instructions/Guide
50Cooking chartsFoodWeight/QuantityPowerLevelTime to Select(approx)Instructions/GuidelinesFISH - FRESH from rawWhole x 2500g-600gMEDIUM Micro orGRILL
51Cooking chartsFoodWeight/QuantityPowerLevelTime to Select(approx)Instructions/GuidelinesFRUIT - Peel, slice, chop into even sized pieces. Place in s
52Cooking chartsFoodWeight/QuantityPowerLevelTime to Select(approx)Instructions/GuidelinesLAMB - from raw - CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with ca
53Cooking chartsFoodWeight/QuantityPowerLevelTime to Select(approx)Instructions/GuidelinesPIZZA - FROZEN - N.B. Remove all packaging.Deep Pan450gPre-h
54Cooking chartsFoodWeight/QuantityPowerLevelTime to Select(approx)Instructions/GuidelinesRICEBasmati 250g HIGH Micro 10 mins Use 550 ml (1pt) boilin
55Cooking chartsFoodWeight/QuantityPowerLevelTime to Select(approx)Instructions/GuidelinesFRESH VEGETABLES - Place in shallow dish (except jacket pota
56Cooking chartsFoodWeight/QuantityPowerLevelTime to Select(approx)Instructions/GuidelinesFRESH VEGETABLES - Place in shallow dish (except jacket pota
57Increasing and decreasing recipesIncreasing recipes• To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, increase each ingredient listed byhalf. To double th
1. Only allow children to use the oven withoutsupervision when adequate instructionshave been given so that the child is able touse the oven in a safe
58Soups and startersIngredients2 auberginessea salt30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oilSauce:200 ml (7 fl oz) carton crème frâiche285 g (10 oz) jar mushroomantipa
59Ingredients40 g (11/2 oz) butter2 large leeks, thickly sliced500 g (1 lb) potatoes, peeled, cut into 1cm (1⁄2”) cubes15 ml (1 tbsp) plain flour284 m
60Ingredients25 g (1 oz) butter15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil1 onion, finely chopped350 g (12 oz) potatoes, diced500 g (1 lb 2 oz) broccoli, cut into floret
61FishFish cooks very well by micro wave as it staysmoist and the lingering fish smells left inconventional ovens are avoided.When is fish cooked?Fish
62Stuffed Citrus Trout Serves 4Ingredients4 trout, 350 g (12 oz) eachStuffing:1 bunch spring onions, finely chopped100 g (4 oz) button mushrooms, fine
633. Skin the fish. Place half of the fillets in thebase of a dish, top with stuffing and thenplace other fillets on top. Cover and cookon HIGH Micro
64Ingredients15 ml (1 tbsp) oil1 onion, finely chopped175 g (6 oz) okra, topped and tailed1 green pepper, deseeded and sliced30 ml (2 tbsp) Balti curr
65Ingredients50 g (2 oz) onion2 garlic cloves50 g (2 oz) butter15 ml (1 tbsp) plain flour100 ml (4 fl.oz) white wine50 ml (2 fl.oz) milk150 ml (1⁄4pt)
66Meat and poultryGuidelinesDefrosted jointsIf the meat has previously been frozen, ensureit is properly thawed before cooking by micro wave. Defroste
67How to roast a joint by CombinationPlace the joint on an upturned saucer on heatproof dish on glass turntable. Joints arebest cooked by microwave on
51. Switch the oven off before cleaning andunplug at socket if possible.2. Keep the inside of the oven, door sealsand door seal areas clean. When food
68Ingredients1 onion, diced1 clove of garlic, crushed1 green pepper, diced30 ml (2 tbsp) oil100 g (4 oz) mushrooms, sliced225 g (8 oz) lean minced bee
69IngredientsFilling:350 g (12 oz) braising steak, cubed100 g (4 oz) kidney, cubed30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned flour1 onion, chopped600 ml (1 pt) hot beef
70Ingredients500 g (1lb 2 oz) new potatoes45 ml (3 tbsp) pesto15 ml (1 tbsp) oil1 onion, finely chopped4 x 125 g (5 oz) boneless skinned chickenbreast
71Ingredients15 ml (1 tbsp) sunflower oil450 g (1 lb) pork, cubed1 onion, sliced1 clove garlic, crushed1 green pepper, deseeded and cut into strips15
72Ingredients675 g (11/2 lb) shoulder of lamb, cubed1 large onion, chopped450 ml (3/4pt) hot chicken stock15 ml (1 tbsp) dried rosemary450 g (1 lb) po
73Ingredients275 g (10 oz) spaghetti400 g (14 oz) new potatoes, cubed225 g (8 oz) green beans, halved120 g (41⁄2oz) tub fresh pestoolive oil, for driz
74Ingredients50 g (2 oz) green lentils10 ml (2 tsp) oil1 small onion, sliced3 ml (1⁄4 tsp) grated root ginger1 garlic clove, crushed3 ml (1⁄4 tsp) tur
75Ingredients1 aubergine, cubedsalt350 g (12 oz) tagliatelle, fresh1 onion, chopped1 clove garlic crushed15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil397 g (14 oz) tin of
76Cheese and egg dishesPiercingAlways pierce egg yolk and white to stop themexploding when cooking in a microwave.Boiled eggs in shellsNever attempt t
773. Place the eggs, milk and butter in a largejug and whisk to combine. Cook on HIGHMicro for 2 mins., stirring every 30 secs.Add the pepper, tomato,
61. ServiceWHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A SERVICE call your local Panasonic engineer (0844 8443868 Customer Support). It is hazardous for anyone otherthan
78Ingredients675 g (11⁄2 lb) new potatoes225 g (8 oz) broccoli florets150 ml (1⁄4 pt) soured cream75 g (3 oz) Gruyère cheese gratedseasoningCreamy Che
79Vegetables and vegetarian• Root vegetables. i.e. carrots, swede, shouldbe cut into slices, strips or cubes.• Do not mix fresh and frozen vegetable
80Jacket potatoesVarieties of potatoes vary in their suitability forcooking by micro wave. We recommend Maris Piper for consistentlygood results. The
81Ingredients1 clove of garlic, halved675 g (11⁄2 lb) potatoes, sliced very thinlypinch nutmegpepper and salt150 ml (1⁄4 pt) double cream25 g (1 oz) b
82Ingredients2 medium sweet potatoes(200-250g 7-9 oz each)1 large tomato, sliced50 g (2 oz) spicy sausage, sliced30 ml (2 tbsp) coriander, chopped75 g
83Ingredients2 onions, chopped 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil2 cloves garlic, crushed1 large aubergine, chopped2 courgettes, sliced1 large red pepper, desee
84Ingredients22.5 ml (1 1⁄2 tbsp) olive oil1⁄2 large red onion, chopped 450 g (1 lb) red cabbage, finely shredded2 eating apples, cored, peeled and sl
85Ingredients150 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 or golden
86Ingredients200 g (7 oz) fresh dates, stoned and finelychopped175 g (6 oz) self-raising flour5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence15
87Ingredients75 g (3 oz) butter175 g (6 oz) digestive biscuits, crushed5 ml (1 tsp) cinnamonFilling:175 g (6 oz) cream cheese175 g (6 oz) cottage chee
7External Air VentsGrill RackDoor SafetyLock SystemControl PanelIdentificationPlateRoller Ring1. The Roller Ring andoven floor should becleaned freque
88Dish: large bowl, 1.3 litre (21⁄2pt) puddingbasin lightly greased1. Place apple and carrot in a large bowl.Cover and cook on HIGH Micro for 5 mins.
89SaucesContainer sizeAlways use a container or jug at least twice thecapacity of the sauce, to avoid boiling over.CoveringDO NOT cover sauces when co
90Ingredients3 egg yolks30 ml (2 tbsp) white wine vinegar100 g (4 oz) chilled, unsalted butter, cut intocubespepperHollandaise SauceDish: 1 litre (2 p
91Baking guidelinesIngredients100 g (4 oz) self raising flour100 g (4 oz) soft margarine100 g (4 oz) caster sugar2 eggs30 ml (2 tbsp) milkDish shapeRi
92Ingredients2 eggs beaten150 ml (1⁄4 pt) vegetable or corn oil150 g (5 oz) self-raising wholemeal flour100 g (4 oz) soft light brown sugar5 ml (2 tsp
93Ingredients100 g (4 oz) plain chocolate100 g (4 oz) butter100 g (4 oz) soft dark brown sugar100 g (4 oz) self-raising flour10 ml (2 tsp) cocoa powde
94PreservesSterilizing jarsJam jars can be sterilized by microwave readyfor your jams. Half fill with water and heat themon HIGH Micro until water boi
95Ingredients450 g (1 lb) seville oranges1 lemon750ml (11⁄4pts) water, boiling450 g (1 lb) sugarknob of butterOrange Marmalade Makes 11/2 -2lbs Dish:
96Questions and answersQ My microwave oven causes interferencewith my TV, is this normal?Q Sometimes warm air comes from the ovenvents. Why?Q My oven
97Technical specificationsRated Voltage: 230-240V, 50HzOperating Frequency: 2,450 MHzInput Power: Max 2200 WMicrowave 1200 WGrill 1150 WOutput Power:
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