Panasonic NNGD566 Operations Instructions

RRRFOR MODELS: NN-GD556 / NN-GD566 / NN-GD546MICRO& BROWNERC OOKERY B OOK& OPERATING I NSTRUCTIONSCHAOSCHAOSDEFROST

8Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat foodsince early experiments with RADAR in World War II. Microwaves arepresent in th

9General GuidelinesPIERCINGThe skin ormembrane onsome foods willcause steam tobuild up duringcooking. Thesefoods must bepierced or astrip of skinshoul

10DISH SIZEFollow the dish sizes given in therecipes, as these affect thecooking and reheating times. Aquantity of food spread in abigger dish cooks a

11Containers to useWhen unsure that a cooking containeris suitable for use in your microwave,check by the following test:1. Fill a microwave safe meas

12PLASTICMany 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

13(1) Display Window(2) Microwave Power Setting(3) Turbo Reheat Pad(4) Grill Setting(5) Combination Pad(6) Auto Weight Defrost Programs(7) Delay/Stand

14NN-GD566/ NN-GD556/ NN-GD546*Let’s Start to Use your Oven1 Plug inPlug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded toread yo

15●Press Clock Pad“SET TIME” will appear in the display window,and the colon starts to blink.●Turn Time/Weight DialEnter time of day by using the Time

16NB1. If the oven door is opened during the stand or delay time, the time in the display window will continue to count down.2. Delay Start cannot be

17Microwave Cooking and DefrostingACCESSORY TO USE:When using your oven on MICROWAVEonly, the glass turntable provided mustalways be in position. DO N

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 direct

18This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread.The CHAOS defrost pad should be pressed to select the

191 Check foods duringdefrosting. Foods vary intheir defrosting speed.2 It is not necessary to cover the food.3 Always turn or stir the food especiall

20Meat 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 u

21Using the GrillPlace food on Grill Rack on turntable.Place a heatproof plate (eg. Pyrex®)underneath to catch fat, drips.Most meat items e.g. bacon,

22Combination CookingThe metal Grill Rack is designed to beused for Combination and Grilling.Never attempt to use any other metalaccessory except thos

23Combination CookingSome foods should be cooked onCombination without using the GrillRack or Panacrunch Pan i.e. roasts,gratins, crumbles and pudding

24NOTES:1. Do not pre-heat the pan more than 8 minutes.2. Always place the pan in the centre of the Turntable andensure it does not touch the wall of

Guidelines for UseThe Auto Weight Programs are designed to take the guesswork out of cooking or reheating your food. They must ONLY be used for the fo

This program is for reheating a chilled curryconvenience meal that can be stirred.*Foods must be in a suitable microwaveablecontainer and have the fil

27For reheating, crisping the base andbrowning the top of a chilled purchasedpizza. Remove all packaging. Selectprogram 11 using Auto Cook Menu Dial.a

1Welcome to Panasonic Microwave CookingThank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.Even if this is not your first microwave oven, do please re

28This program is for reheating a chilledcurry convenience meal that can bestirred.* Foods must be in a suitablemicrowaveable container and have thefi

29Auto Weight Cook Programs for NN-GD546Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Programs 5-11 use Combination of Grill and Micr

30Cooking and Reheating GuidelinesMost foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be broughtback to serving temperature in just m

31The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size etc.HEATING CATEGORYYour oven i

32Reheating ChartsCANNED PUDDINGSCreamed Rice 425 g HIGH 2-21/2mins.Place in a microwave safe bowl on turntable. Cover.Sponge Pudding 300 g HIGH 2 min

33Reheating ChartsPOINTS FOR CHECKINGAlways check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still

34PURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS - CHILLED N.B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized microwave safe dish. Plastic dishes designed formicr

35POINTS FOR CHECKINGAlways check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND

36Cooking ChartsWeight/ Choice of Time Approx.Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/GuidelinesEGGS – Poached.Water 45 ml HIGH 50 secs. • Pl

LAMB – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 46.Chops 400 g (4) MEDIUM 6-7 Place in microwave safe

2This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for yoursafety and convenience, which may be marked, and rated, either 10amps or 13 am

PORRIDGE – N.B. Use a large bowl.1 serving1/2cup oats HIGH 2-21/2Add 1 cup of water or milk. Stir halfway.2 servings 1 cup oats HIGH 4-5 Add 2 cups of

Brussel Sprouts 450 g HIGH 8-9Cabbage – sliced 450 g HIGH 7-9Carrots 450 g HIGH 7-9Cauliflower – florets 450 g HIGH 9Celery 450 g HIGH 8-9Corn on the

40Increasing and Decreasing RecipesINCREASING RECIPES• To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, increase eachingredient listed by half. To double th

41Soups and StartersIngredients2 auberginessea salt30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oilSauce:200 ml carton crème frâiche285 g jar mushroom antipasto, drained45 ml

42Ingredients100 g (4 oz) tasty grated cheese100 g (4 oz) smoked ham, diced1 tomato, deseeded and chopped60 ml (4 tbsp) sour cream15 ml (1 tbsp) mayon

43Stuffed Citrus Trout Serves 4Oven Accessory: glass turntable and grill rack1. Wash the fish and pat dry. Fill the fish cavities with the combined st

44Ingredients25 g (1 oz) butter2 onions, peeled and quartered1 clove of garlic, crushed2 courgettes, sliced1 yellow pepper, sliced3 ml (1⁄2 tsp) cumin

45Ingredients1 green pepper, cut into chunks350 g (12 oz) cod or huss, cubed16 button mushrooms8 cherry tomatoes1 small can baby sweetcorn1 small can

46MEAT AND POULTRYMeat and PoultryDEFROSTED JOINTSIf the meat has previously been frozen,ensure it is properly thawed before cookingby microwave. Defr

47Ingredients500 g (1 lb 2 oz) braising steak, cubed2 large onions, sliced thinly1 clove garlic, crushed30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned flour15 ml (1 tbsp) br

31. Examine Your OvenUnpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the ovenfor any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks inthe d

48Chicken Pesto Crumble Serves 4Dish: large shallow dish, 27 cm (101/2”) 1. Cut the potatoes into chunks, place in a casserole dish with 90 ml, (6 tbs

49Ingredients15 ml (1 tbsp) sunflower oil450 g (1 lb) pork, cubed1 onion, sliced1 clove garlic, crushed1 green pepper, deseeded and cut into strips15

50PASTA AND RICEIngredients275 g (10 oz) spaghetti400 g (14 oz) new potatoes, cubed225 g (8 oz) green beans, halved120 g (41/2oz) tub fresh pestoolive

51Ingredients1 aubergine, cubedsalt350 g (12 oz) tagliatelle, fresh1 onion1 clove garlic crushed15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil397 g (14 oz) tin of chopped

52CHEESE AND EGG DISHESIngredients1 garlic clove, halved300 ml (1⁄2 pt) dry white wine450 g (1 lb) Gruyère cheese, grated25 g (1 oz) plain flourPinch

53Macaroni Cheese Serves 4Dish: large dish + jug1. Cook macaroni in 450ml (3/4 pt) boiling water on HIGH power for 5-6 mins. or until soft.Drain.2. Pl

54VEGETABLES AND VEGETARIANVegetables and Vegetarian• Root vegetables. i.e. carrots, swede,should be cut into slices, strips or cubes.• Do not mix fre

55Ingredients1 clove of garlic, halved675 g (11⁄2 lb) potatoes, sliced very thinlypinch nutmegpepper and salt150 ml (1⁄4 pt) double cream25 g (1 oz)

56VEGETABLES AND VEGETARIANIngredients2 onions, chopped 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil2 cloves garlic, crushed1 large aubergine, chopped2 courgettes, sliced

57Ingredients22.5 ml (1 1⁄2 tbsp) olive oil1⁄2 large red onion, chopped450 g (1 lb) red cabbage, finely shredded2 eating apples, cored, peeled and sli

41. Switch the oven off before cleaning and unplug at socket ifpossible.2. Keep the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal areasclean. When food

58PUDDINGS AND DESSERTSIngredients150 g (5 oz) self-raising flourpinch of salt50 g (2 oz) caster sugar50 g (2 oz) suet1 egg150 ml (1⁄4 pt) milk30 ml (

59Ingredients1 cooking apple, peeled and grated1 carrot, peeled and grated1 orange, juice and grated rind of400 g (14 oz) mixed dried fruit45 ml (3 tb

60SAUSESSaucesCONTAINER SIZEAlways use a container or jug at least twicethe capacity of the sauce, to avoid boilingover.COVERINGDO NOT cover sauces wh

61Baking GuidelinesDISH SHAPERing moulds are ideal for baking cakes in,especially dense cakes. They help preventthe outside edge of the cake overcooki

62Ingredients75 g (3 oz) butter or margarine30 ml (2 tbsp) golden syrup75 g (3 oz) light brown sugar150 g (5 oz) porridge oats50 g (2 oz) raisinsChewy

63Ingredients450 g (1 lb) soft fruit, washed450 g (1 lb) caster sugar30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice5 ml (1 tsp) butterSoft Fruit Jam Makes approx. 11/2 l

64Questions and AnswersTechnical SpecificationsBuilding-inYour OvenNN-GD566/ NN-GD556 NN-GD546Rated Voltage: 230-240V, 50Hz 230-240V, 50HzOperating F

65Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment(private households)This symbol on the products and/or accompanying

66IndexAAdapting Recipes... 40Apples, poached/stewed...

67KKedgeree ... 51LLambguidelines...

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

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6SafetyIf smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel pad andleave the door closed in order to stifle any flames.Disconnect the power cord,

79. Meat Thermometer.Use a meat thermometer to check thedegree of cooking of roasts and poultryonly when meat has been removed fromthe microwave. If u