Panasonic NN-CT579S Product guide

Operating Instructions & Cookery Book
Microwave Oven
ModelNo.
NN-CT579S
For domestic use only
Important safety instructions
Please read carefully and keep for future reference
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Standard Conversion Chart
Weight
1/2oz – 15g
1oz – 25g
2oz – 50g
3oz – 75g
4oz – 100g
5oz – 150g
6oz – 175g
7oz – 200g
8oz – 225g
9oz – 250g
10oz – 275g
11oz – 300g
12oz – 350g
13oz – 375g
14oz – 400g
15oz – 425g
1lb/16oz – 450g
Capacity
1/2tsp – 3ml
1tsp – 5ml
1tbsp – 15ml
1/4pt – 150ml
1/2pt – 300ml
3/4pt – 450ml
1pt – 600ml
13/4pt – 1 litre
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 equivalent due to recipe result.
Important Notice
Your oven is rated 1000 Watts (IEC). When using other
cookbooks remember to adjust cooking times accordingly. The
symbol above, which is displayed on your oven door, indicates
the heating category for your oven when cooking or reheating
convenience foods. Your oven is rated ʻEʼ, which is very efficient.
It is therefore very important that you refer carefully to the packet
instructions on convenience foods. Some packet instructions only
display information for B or D rated ovens. We therefore provide
additional guidelines for reheating on pages 47-55 of this book.
ALWAYS check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by
simply opening the door and after checking the progress of the
foods press START to continue the cooking time.
Failure to follow the instructions given in this Cookbook and
Operating Instructions, may affect the recipe result and in
some instances may be dangerous.
E
1000W The IEC (60705) power
output (watts)
The heating category for
small packs of food
Microwave symbol
COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108
Customer Care Centre 0844 844 3899
Selected Spares and Accessories: Order direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk
or by telephoning the Customer Care Centre number above.
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Important safety instructions. Before
operating this oven, please read these
instructions carefully and keep for future
reference.
This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory and
mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction by a person
responsible for their safety concerning the
use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision. Keep the
appliance and its cord out of reach of children
less than 8 years.
When this oven is installed, it should
be easy to isolate the appliance from the
electricity supply by pulling out the plug or
operating a circuit breaker.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
to avoid a hazard.

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Warning! The appliance should be
inspected for damage to the door seals
and door seal areas and if these areas
are damaged the appliance should not
be operated until it has been repaired
by a service technician trained by the
manufacturer.
Warning! Do not attempt to tamper with
or make any adjustments or repairs to the
door, control panel housing, safety interlock
switches or any other part of the oven. Do
not remove the outer panel from the oven
which gives protection against exposure to
microwave energy. Repairs should only be
Liquids and other foods must not be
heated in sealed containers since they are
liable to explode.
Warning! Do not place this oven near an
electric or gas cooker range.
Warning! Only allow children to use the
oven without supervision when adequate
instructions have been given so that the
child is able to use the oven in a safe way

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English
and understands the hazards of improper
use.
For Countertop use:
Allow 15 cm of space on the top of the
oven, 10 cm at the back, 5 cm on one side,
and the other side must be opened more
than 40 cm.
When heating food in plastic or paper
containers, check the oven frequently
as these types of containers ignite if
overheated.
oven, press Stop/Cancel pad and leave
Disconnect the power cord, or shut off
power at fuse or circuit breaker panel.
When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces
and beverages in your oven, overheating
the liquid beyond boiling point can occur
without evidence of bubbling. This could
result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid.

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The contents of feeding bottles and baby
food jars are to be stirred or shaken. The
temperature has to be checked before
consumption to avoid burns.
Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole
hard-boiled eggs by MICROWAVE. Pressure
may build up and the eggs may explode,
even after the microwave heating has
ended.
Clean the inside of the oven, door seals
and door seal areas regularly. When food
splatters or spilled liquids adhere to the
oven walls, door seals and door seal areas
wipe off with a damp cloth. Mild detergent
may be used if they get very dirty. The
use of harsh detergent or abrasive is not
recommended.
DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN
CLEANERS.
When using the GRILL, COMBINATION
or Convection mode, some foods may
inevitably splatter grease on to the oven
walls. If the oven is not cleaned occasionally,
it may start to “smoke” during use.

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Failure to maintain the oven in a clean
condition could lead to deterioration of
surfaces that could affect the life of the
appliance and possibly result in a hazardous
situation.
Warning! The accessible parts may
become hot in combination use. Young
children should be kept away. Children
should only use the oven under adult
supervision due to the temperatures
generated.
This oven is intended for counter-top use
only. It is not intended for Built-in use or for
use inside a cupboard.
A steam cleaner is not to be used for
cleaning.
Do not use harsh, abrasive cleaners or
sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door
glass since they can scratch the surface,
which may result in shattering of the glass.
Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents
on the cabinet and the oven door will get
hot during GRILL, COMBINATION or Convection,

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take care when opening or closing the door
and when inserting or removing food and
accessories.
This appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system.
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in
microwave ovens.

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Welcome to Panasonic microwave cooking
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic microwave oven.
Even if this is not your first microwave oven, do please read the opening chapters of this
cookbook to achieve perfect results every time.
This microwave oven has the benefit of the Inverter technology. This has been in use with
microwave ovens in Japan for many years, improving the cooking performance of the oven. It also
means that you benefit from having more space inside your oven, without taking up more room on
your work surface.
Microwaves leave most foods tastier and leave you with less washing up, but don’t expect to
become a perfect microwave cook overnight – some of the methods are very different to those
used in conventional cooking.
We hope you enjoy using your new oven but should you require any further help or explanation,
phone our
Cookery advice line 01344 862108
or write to the address below, or contact us
on-line at [email protected] Alternatively
visit our website at www.theideaskitchen.co.uk
Home Appliance Innovation Centre
Panasonic Consumer Electronics U.K.
WilloughbyRoad
Bracknell
Berks
RG128FP
When writing, be sure to state your model number and daytime telephone number.
Contents
Safety information 8
Unpacking your oven 9
Placement of oven 9
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Before using your oven 10
Care and cleaning 11
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Parts of your oven 13-14
Important Information 15-17
Microwaving principles 18
General guidelines 19-23
Containers to use 24-26
Control panels 27
Operating instructions 28-52
•Microwaving/defrosting 29-35
•Delay / Stand 36
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•Convection cooking 39-40
•Combination cooking 40-47
Auto weight programs - 48-52
Cooking
and reheating guidelines 53-54
Reheating charts 55-61
Cooking charts 62-73
Adapting recipes 74
Recipes
Soups and starters 75-77
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Meat and poultry 82-90
Pasta, rice & beans 91-93
Cheese and egg dishes 94-96
Vegetables/vegetarian 97-102
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Baking guidelines 111-112
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Questions and answers 115
Technical specification
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This appliance is supplied with a moulded
three pin mains plug for your safety and
convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this
plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced,
please ensure that the replacement fuse has
a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved
by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the
ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the
body of the fuse.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET
IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE
SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG
CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY
AND AN APPROPRIATE ONE FITTED.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF
PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP
SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe
the wiring code as shown opposite. If in any
doubt, please consult a qualified electrician
(For U.K. Models only).
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead
are coloured in accordance with the following
code: Green-and-yellow: Earth, Blue:
Neutral, Brown: Live.
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead
of this appliance may not correspond with
the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-
YELLOW must be connected to the terminal
in the plug which is marked with the letter E
or by the Earth symbol or coloured
GREEN or GREEN AND-YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which
is marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which
is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
When this oven is installed it should be easy
to isolate the appliance from the electricity
supply by pulling out the plug or operating a
circuit breaker.
Do not immerse cord, plug or oven in water.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do
not let cord hang over the edge of table or
work top. Do not plug your oven in via an
extension cable as this can be dangerous. It
is important to plug the oven directly into a
wall socket.
The back of the appliance heats up during
use. Do not allow the cord to be in contact
with the back of the appliance or cabinet
surface.
Important safety instructions
Please read carefully and keep for future reference.
If the fuse cover is detachable, never use
the plug with the cover omitted. If a
replacement fuse cover is required,
ensure it is the same
colour as that visible on
the pin face of the plug.
A replacement fuse
cover can be purchased
from your local Panasonic Dealer.
How to replace the fuse
Open the fuse compartment with a
screwdriver and replace the fuse.
Voltage & power
The voltage used must be the same as
specified on this microwave oven. Using a
higher voltage than that which is specified
is dangerous and may result in a fire or
other type of accident causing damage.
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1. Examine your oven
Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such as
dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notify dealer immediately if unit is damaged.
Do NOT install if unit is damaged.
2. Guarantee
Your receipt is your guarantee, please keep it in a safe place.
3. Cord
If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or it’s
service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
N.B. The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas. If
these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a
service technician trained by the manufacturer.
Unpacking your oven
1. This oven is suitable for countertop use only. It is not suitable for built-in use or use within a
cupboard.
2.
3.
4.
5. Do not use outdoors.
Placement of your oven
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Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface 850 mm/34"
above floor. For proper operation the oven must sufficient
air flow. At least 15 cm/6" should be clear over the top of
the oven; 10 cm/4" at rear; 5 cm/2" at one side and the
other side should be kept open more than 40 cm.
Do not place the microwave oven on a shelf directly
above a gas or electric hob. This may be a safety
hazard and the oven may be damaged.
Do not block air vents on the rear and bottom or top of
the cabinet. Do not place any articles on the top of the
oven over the vents. If air vents are blocked during
operation, the oven may overheat. If the oven
overheats, a thermal safety device will turn the oven off.
The oven will remain inoperable with blank display until
it has cooled.
15 cm/6”
10 cm/4”
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1. In the case of electronic failure, the oven can only be turned off at wall socket.
2. Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have
been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the
hazards of improper use. Ensure that children do not touch the hot outer casing after
operation of the oven.
3. Storage of accessories
Do not store any objects other than oven accessories inside the oven in case it is
accidentally turned on.
4. Before use
Before using CONVECTION, COMBINATION or GRILL function for the first time operate the
oven without food and accessories (including glass turntable and roller ring) on GRILL 1 for 5
mins. This will allow the oil that is used for rust protection to be burned off. This is the only
time that the oven is operated empty.
5. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate
remote-controlled system.
6.
CAUTION: All inside surfaces of the oven will
be hot.
DO NOT OPERATE THE OVEN EMPTY.
(Apart from in point 4 above).
The appliance must not be operated by
MICROWAVE or COMBINATION WITHOUT
FOOD IN THE OVEN. Operation when empty
will damage the appliance.
Before using your oven
1. Hot surfaces
Exterior oven surfaces, including air
vents on the cabinet and the oven door,
will get hot during CONVECTION,
COMBINATION and GRILLING. Use
care when opening or closing door and
when inserting or removing food and
accessories. The oven has a heater
situated in the top of the oven. After using
the CONVECTION, COMBINATION and
GRILL functions the roof and walls will be
very hot.
2. Children should be kept away from the
oven at all times and should only be
allowed to operate the oven under
supervision. Ensure that children do not
touch the hot outer casing after operation
of the oven.
3. When the appliance is used in the
combination mode, children should only
use the oven under adult supervision due
to the temperatures generated.
Caution: Hot surfaces
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory and mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instruction by a person responsible for their safety concerning
the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall
not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
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1. 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 food splatters
or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, door seals and door seal areas wipe off with a damp
cloth. Mild detergent may be used if they get very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or
abrasives is not recommended. Take care when cleaning around the microwave feed guide.
3. After using CONVECTION, GRILL or COMBINATION cooking the walls of the oven
should be cleaned with a soft cloth squeezed in soapy water. Particular care should be
taken to keep the window area clean particularly after cooking by CONVECTION, GRILL or
COMBINATION. Stubborn spots inside the oven can be removed by using a small amount
of branded conventional oven-cleaner sprayed onto a soft damp cloth. Wipe onto problem
spots, leave for recommended time and then wipe off. Avoid the microwave feed guide area
and the door. DO NOT SPRAY DIRECTLY INSIDE THE OVEN.
4. The outside oven surface should be cleaned with a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the
operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation
openings.
5. If the control panel becomes dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents
or abrasives on the Control Panel. When cleaning the Control Panel, leave the oven door
open to prevent the oven from accidentally turning on. After cleaning touch STOP/CANCEL
Pad to clear display window.
6. If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth.
This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and
in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit or microwave leakage.
7. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass turntable for cleaning. Wash the turntable
in warm soapy water. Do not place in the dishwasher.
8. The roller ring and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive
noise. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven, particularly the turntable spindle and the
area surrounding this, with mild detergent and hot water then dry with a clean cloth. The
roller ring may be washed in mild soapy water. Vapours may cause corrosion.
After removing the roller ring from cavity floor for cleaning, be sure to replace it in the
proper position.
9. When GRILLING or cooking by COMBINATION or CONVECTION some foods may
splatter grease onto the oven walls. If the oven is not cleaned to eliminate this grease, it
can accumulate and cause the oven to ‘SMOKE’ during use. These marks will be more
difficult to clean later.
10. A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning.
11. Keep air vents clean at all times. Check that no dust or other material is blocking any of the
air vents on the top, bottom or rear of the appliance. If air vents become blocked this could
cause overheating which would affect the operation of the oven and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
12. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass
since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
Care & cleaning of your microwave oven -
IMPORTANT
It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is kept clean, and wiped
out after each use. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead
to deterioration of a surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance
and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
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1. Service
WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A SERVICE call your local Panasonic engineer (Customer
Care Centre on 0844 844 3899 who can recommend an engineer). It is hazardous for anyone
other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the
removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
2. Door seals
Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to door, control panel
housing, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. Do not remove outer panel
from oven.
The door seals and door seal areas should always be kept clean – use a damp cloth.
N.B. The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas. If
these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by
a service technician trained by the manufacturer.
3. Oven light
The oven lamp must be replaced by a service technician trained by the manufacturer. DO
NOT attempt to remove the outer casing from the oven.
4. Selected spares and accessories
These may be ordered direct; on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the
Customer Care Centre 0844 844 3899. Most major credit and debit cards accepted. Ensure
you quote the correct model number.
Maintenance of your oven
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1. 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. Do not substitute with any
other glass turntable.
3. If glass turntable is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water.
4. Do not cook directly on glass turntable. Always place food in a microwave safe dish. The
only exception to this is when cooking jacket potatoes on microwave only.
5. If food or utensil on glass turntable touches oven walls, causing the turntable to stop moving,
it will automatically rotate in the opposite direction. This is normal. Open oven door,
reposition the food and restart.
6. The glass turntable can rotate in either direction. The maximum weight that can be placed on
the turntable is 4 kg (8 lb 14 oz) (this includes total weight of food and dish.)
7. While cooking by MICROWAVE or COMBINATION, turntable may vibrate. This will not affect
cooking performance.
8. The metal accessories provided must ONLY be used as directed for GRILLING,
CONVECTION and COMBINATION cooking. Never use them on MICROWAVE only. Do not
use if operating the oven with less than 200 g (7 oz) of food on a manual COMBINATION
program. FAILURE TO USE ACCESSORIES CORRECTLY COULD DAMAGE YOUR
OVEN.
9. Arcing may occur if the incorrect weight of food is used, a metal container has been used
incorrectly, or the accessories have been damaged. If this occurs, stop the machine
immediately. You can continue to cook by GRILL OR CONVECTION ONLY.
10.Always refer to instructions for correct accessories to use on all programs. The glass
turntable and roller ring are the only accessories used for MICROWAVE cooking. For
CONVECTION and COMBINATION cooking the metal tray must ALWAYS be in place on the
glass turntable.
Parts of your oven
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Glass turntable
The glass turntable and roller ring are the only
accessories used for microwave cooking.
Door safety
lock system
Wire rack Metal tray
Control panel
Identification
plate
Roller ring
1. The roller ring and oven
floor should be cleaned
frequently to prevent
excessive noise.
2. The roller ring must
always be used together
with the glass turntable
for cooking.
Door release pad
Push to open the door.
Opening the door during cooking
will stop the cooking process
without cancelling the program.
Cooking resumes as soon as the
door is closed and Start is
pressed. The oven light will turn
on and stay on whenever the
door is opened.
Door safety
lock system
Heating
elements
Microwave
feed guide
(Do not remove)
See-through oven window
External air vents
Parts of your oven
Power supply cord
Power supply plug
Caution label
Caution label
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Safety
If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed in order
to stifle any flames.
Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or the circuit breaker panel.
Short cooking times
As microwave cooking times are much shorter than other cooking methods it is essential that
recommended cooking times are not exceeded without first checking the food.
Cooking times given in the cookbook are approximate. Factors that may affect cooking times
are: preferred degree of cooking, starting temperature, altitude, volume, size and shape of foods
and utensils used. As you become familiar with the oven, you will be able to adjust these factors.
It is better to undercook rather than overcook foods. If food is undercooked, it can always be
returned to the oven for further cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can be done. Always start
with minimum cooking times.
Important.
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.
1. Small quantities of food.
Take care when heating small quantities of food as these can easily burn, dry out or catch
fire if cooked too long. Always set short cooking times and check the food frequently.
NEVER OPERATE THE OVEN WITHOUT FOOD INSIDE ON MICROWAVE OR
COMBINATION.
2. Foods low in moisture.
Take care when heating foods low in moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, biscuits and
pastries. These can easily burn, dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long.
We do not recommend heating foods low in moisture such as popcorn or poppadoms. This
oven has been developed for food use only. We do not recommend that it is used for heating
non food items such as wheat bags or hot water bottles.
3. Christmas pudding.
Christmas puddings and other foods high in fats or sugar, e.g. jam, mince pies, must not be
over heated. These foods must never be left unattended as with over cooking these foods
can ignite.
4. Boiled eggs.
Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens
since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended.
Important information – read carefully
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5. Foods with skins.
Potatoes, apples, egg yolk, whole vegetables and sausages are examples of food with non
porous skins. These must be pierced using a fork before cooking to prevent bursting.
6. Liquids.
Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to
explode. When heating liquids, eg soup, sauces and beverages in your microwave
oven, 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 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.
e) Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care
should be taken when handling the container.
7. Lids.
Always remove the lids of jars and containers and takeaway food containers before you
microwave them. If you don’t then steam and pressure might build up inside and cause an
explosion even after the microwave cooking has stopped.
8. Deep fat frying.
Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your oven.
9. Meat thermometer.
Use a meat thermometer to check the degree of cooking of roasts and poultry only when
meat has been removed from the microwave. If undercooked, return to the oven and cook
for a few more minutes at the recommended power level. Do not leave a conventional meat
thermometer in the oven when microwaving.
10. Paper, plastic.
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the
possibility of ignition. Do not use wire twist-ties with roasting bags as arcing will occur.
Do not use re-cycled paper products, e.g. kitchen roll unless they say they are specifically
designed for use in a microwave oven. These products contain impurities which may cause
sparks and/or fires when used.
11. Reheating.
It is essential that reheated food is served “piping hot”.
Remove the food from the oven and check that it is “piping hot”, i.e. steam is being emitted
from all parts and any sauce is bubbling. (If you wish you may choose to check the food has
reached 72˚C with a food thermometer – but remember do not use this thermometer inside
the microwave.)
For foods that cannot be stirred, e.g. lasagne, shepherds pie, the centre should be cut with a
knife to test it is well heated through. Even if a manufacturer’s packet instructions have been
followed always check the food is piping hot before serving and if in doubt return your food to
the oven for further heating.
Important Information – read carefully
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12. Standing time.
Standing time refers to the period at the end of cooking or reheating when food is left before
being eaten, i.e. it is a rest time which allows the heat in the food to continue to conduct to
the centre, thus eliminating cold spots. See page 19.
13. Keeping your oven clean.
It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is wiped out regularly. Use warm
soapy water, squeeze the cloth out well and use to remove any grease or food from the
interior. Pay particular attention to the door seal area and also the areas around the
microwave feed guide situated on the right hand side of the cavity wall. The oven should be
unplugged when cleaning.
14. Grilling.
The oven will only operate on the GRILL function with the door closed.
15. Fan motor operation.
After using the microwave oven, the fan motor may operate to cool the electric components.
This is normal and you can take out food even though the fan motor operates. You can
continue using the oven during this time.
16. Containers.
Before use check that utensils/containers are suitable for use in microwave ovens. See page
24.
17. Babies bottles and food jars.
When reheating babies bottles always remove top and teat. Liquid at the top of the bottle will
be much hotter than that 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. This should be carried out before
consumption in order to avoid burns.
18. Arcing
Arcing may occur if a metal container has been used incorrectly, if the incorrect weight of
food is used, or if the accessories have been damaged. Arcing is when blue flashes of light
are seen in the microwave oven. If this occurs, stop the machine immediately. If the oven is
left unattended and this continues it can damage the machine.
You can continue to cook by GRILL OR CONVECTION ONLY.
19. Maximum weight on turntable
The maximum weight that can be placed on the turntable is 4 kg (8 lb14 oz)(thisincludes
total weight of food and dish.)
Important information – read carefully
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Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early
experiments with RADAR in World War II. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the
time, both naturally and from manmade sources.
Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and mobile phones.
Microwaving principles
Reflection
The microwaves bounce off the metal walls and the metal door screen. In a microwave oven,
electricity is converted into microwaves by the MAGNETRON.
Transmission
Then they pass through the cooking containers to be absorbed by the water molecules in the
food, all foods contain water to a more or lesser extent.
The microwaves cause the water molecules to vibrate which causes FRICTION, i.e. HEAT. This
heat then cooks the food. Microwaves are also attracted to fat and sugar particles, and foods
high in these will cook more quickly. Microwaves can only penetrate to a depth of 11⁄2-2 inches
(4-5 cm) and as heat spreads through the food by conduction, just as in a traditional oven, the
food cooks from the outside inwards.
IMPORTANT NOTES
The dish used to cook or reheat the food will get warm during cooking, as the heat conducts
from the food. Even when microwaving, oven gloves are required!
MICROWAVES CANNOT PASS THROUGH METAL AND THEREFORE METAL COOKING
UTENSILS CAN NEVER BE USED IN A MICROWAVE, FOR COOKING ON MICROWAVE
ONLY.
Foods not suitable for cooking by microwave only
Yorkshire puddings, souffles, double crust pastry pies.
This is because these foods rely on dry external heat to cook correctly, do not attempt to cook
by microwave.
Foods that require deep fat frying cannot be cooked either.
Boiled eggs
Do not boil eggs in your microwave. Raw eggs boiled in their shells can explode and cause
serious injury.
Standing time
When a microwave oven is switched off, the food will continue to cook by conduction – NOT BY
MICROWAVE ENERGY. Hence STANDING TIME is very important in microwaving, particularly
for dense foods i.e. meat, cakes and reheated meals (Refer to page 19).
How Microwaves cook food
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