Panasonic NN-GN68KS User manual

Quick Start Guide +Recipes
MICROWAVE OVEN with FLASHXPRESS™BROILER

speed of a microwave +FlashXpress™=oh yes!
FlashXpress™broiler =infrared heat =instant heat =no preheating
Inverter microwave =no cold spots +evenly cooked food
We have some tips + recipes to get you started ››
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This uniquely designed wire rack will raise your
food to just the right height to achieve the perfectly
browned and crunchy results you’re mouth is craving!
Toasty frittatas, yummy flatbreads, crispy chicken?
Yes please!
Dual infrared (near and far)
heating elements deliver
instant heat.
Please read the instruction manual for all settings, sensor cook functions and additional safety notices.
Elevated results deserve the best seat in the house! First things first...setting the CLOCK
The oven won’t operate
if the colon is flashing
WHAT IS
 When the oven is plugged in—but not cooking—press the
Timer/Clock 2x, and the colon ( : ) will flash
 Enter the time of day using 10 min / 1 min / 10 sec buttons
Press 10 min until correct hour appears
Press 1 min for 10- 20- 30- 40- 50- minutes
Press 10 sec until correct minute appears
 Press Timer/Clock again and the colon ( : ) will stop flash
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WHAT IS

COMBINATION — best of both worlds!BROILING / GRILLING
Unique to this product, use both microwave + broiling at the same
time! Great for foods to heat all the way through, and need that
crispy top you love. Baked pastas, quick nachos, cheesy au gratin
potatoes...anything your taste buds desire
 Press Combination for your choice of power level
ONCE for High, TWICE for Medium and 3 TIMES for Low.
 Press 10 min / 1 min / 10 sec to set your desired cooking time
 Press Start
Best setting for anything you want to keep crispy or browned.
Reheating fried chicken, hot sandwhiches, last nights pizza?
The grill button is your new best friend.
 Press Grill for your choice of power level
ONCE for High, TWICE for Medium and 3 TIMES for Low.
 Press 10 min / 1 min / 10 sec to set your desired cooking time
 Press Start
Flip your food halfway through broiling
for crispiness on both sides
Place the broiling rack
on the turntable. Place
food directly on rack, or
in a shallow oven-safe
dish. If placing directly
on rack, place a dish on
turntable, under rack for
easy clean up!

Microwave COOKING
FULL POWER?JUST SET YOUR COOKING TIME!
 Press the 10 min / 1 min / 10 sec buttons to reach desired
cooking time
 Press Start
WANT A LOWER POWER?
 Press Power Level until you see your setting
10 is the highest, 0 is keep warm.
 Set cooking time (see above)
»Chicken Nuggets
Directly on rack or microwave- and oven-safe plate.
Combination settting for 7 mins. Turn over halfway thru cooking
»Hot Dogs
Directly on rack or microwave- and oven-safe plate. Grill 4 – 6
mins. You may want to roll halfway through for even browning
»Hot Sandwiches
Place on microwave- and oven-safe plate. Grill 4 – 7 mins
depending on desired crispiness and browning
»Fresh Shrimp
Directly on rack, Grill 4 mins, turn shrimp over. Grill up to 4
more minutes until pink through
»Frozen Tater Tots
Place on microwave- and oven-safe dish. Combination setting 1
for 7 mins
»Reheating Cold Pizza
Place directly on rack. Combination setting 1 for 2 min 20 sec
General Cooking Guide / Tips

Movie Night? POPCORN!
 Press Popcorn until your popcorn bag size shows on the screen
Don’t see your size? Just follow the direction on the bag
 Press Start
Need a little more popping? Push ▲for an extra 10 seconds
Leftovers to REHEAT?
 Press Sensor Reheat
 Press Start
The microwave senses when your food is reheated thoroughly
and will stop when it’s done

Keeping it WARM
Need to keep one of your side dishes hot while you finish your main?
Making batches of pancakes or waffles to feed the family. Use the
Keep Warm function to keep your food ready for up to 30 mins.
 Press Power Level until you see P0 (11x)
 Press 10 min / 1 min / 10 sec to set your desired warming time
 Press Start
Just 30 SECONDS please.
 Press Quick 30
That’s it!
Press again for an extra 30 secs

LOADED FRIES
12 ounces frozen fries
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⁄ tsp paprika
¾ cup cheddar cheese, divided
2 Tablespoon sour cream
¼ cup bacon bits, fully cooked
1 spring onion, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine spices with sour cream and mix with french fries.
2. Toss with scallions, bacon and ½ cup of cheddar.
3. Scoop mixture into a 9” microwave-safe dish and top with the
remaining ¼ cup cheese.
4. Use COMBINATION 3 for 15 minutes.
NACHOS
4 cups tortilla chips (approx.)
½ fresh jalapeno, seeded, chopped
2 Tablespoons pickled jalapeno,
drained and roughly chopped
½ cup refried beans
¾ cup Mexican cheese mix, divided
¼ cup cilantro, leaved only
½ cup pineapple, chopped
½ cup sour cream
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Toss chips with refried beans, ¼ cup cheese, cilantro leaves,
pineapple, sour cream and fresh and pickled jalapenos.
2. Top with remaining ½ cheese and scoop into 9” microwave-safe dish.
3. Use COMBINATION 3 for 4-5 minutes.
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FRITTATA
6 eggs
2 Tablespoon heavy cream
¼ cup bacon bits, fully cooked
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cheddar cheese, shredded
1 bell pepper, roughly chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Lightly spray a 9” microwave- and oven-safe dish with oil.
2. Break eggs into a medium bowl and whisk to blend.
3. Add all other ingredients and pour into prepared dish.
4. Use COMBINATION 2 for 9:30 minutes.
CRISPY FLATBREAD
1 naan bread, pre-baked
2 teaspoons apricot jam
4-5 slices brie cheese
1 Tablespoon store-bought
kimchi, roughly chopped
handful of arugula
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix jam and kimchi; spread on naan.
2. Top with brie and put on a 9” microwave- and oven-safe plate.
3. Use COMBINATION 2 for 4:30 minutes.
4. Top with arugula, slice and serve.

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APPLE CRUMBLE
5 M granny smith apples, peeled
and roughly chopped
⅓c+2 Tablespoons sugar, divided
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
⅓ cup flour, preferable whole
wheat
½ stick butter, melted
½ cup old fashioned oats
¼ teaspoon salt
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix apples with 2 tablespoons sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon. Pour
into 9” dish.
2. In a different bowl, mix flour, butter, salt, remaining sugar and oats.
Pour onto apples.
3. Use COMBINATION 2 for 13 minutes.
WEEKNIGHT PASTA BAKE
2-⁄ cups cooked pasta
⁄ cup ricotta cheese
2 Tablespoons shredded
Parmesan
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup shredded mozzarella
cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and pour into a 9” microwave- and
oven-safe dish, scraping the bottom for the parmesan bits.
2. Use COMBINATION 2 for 11:30 minutes.