[. . . ] 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 write to the address below. 01344 862108 or The Microwave Test & Development Kitchen Panasonic Consumer Electronics U. K. [. . . ] WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE TO STERILISE BABIES' BOTTLES. If you have a special microwave steriliser we urge extreme caution, due to the low quantity of water involved. It is vital to follow the manufacturers instructions implicitly. 48 The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size etc. 1000W E The heating category for small packs of food Microwave symbol HEATING CATEGORY Your oven is Heating Category E and this is displayed on the front of your oven door. The information on this label will assist you in using new instructions on food packs to enable you to program the best heating time in your oven. The IEC (60705) power output (watts) Food Weight/ Quality Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines BABIES BOTTLES ­ CAUTION For 7-8 fl. oz of milk from fridge temperature, remove top and teat. CHECK CAREFULLY For 3 fl. oz of milk from fridge temperature, remove top and teat. Liquid at the top of the bottle will be much hotter than at the bottom of the bottle and must be shaken thoroughly before checking the temperature. Milk or formula must always be tested carefully before feeding a baby. BREAD ­ Pre-cooked ­ Fresh ­ N. B. Breads reheated by Microwave will have a soft base. 1 or GRILL 1 HIGH power 30-40 secs. or GRILL 1 HIGH power 2-3 mins. HIGH power 15-20 secs. Place on micro-safe plate on turntable. Do not cover. Croissants Reheating Charts 4 1 or GRILL 1 HIGH power or GRILL 1 Rolls 4 POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they cannot be stirred. Do not cover. Apple Pie Apple and x6 HIGH or 600 g Combi: 220°C + WARM power HIGH HIGH or 500 g Combi: 220°C + WARM power 730 g HIGH Blackcurrant Pies Preheat convection: 210°C Convection: 220°C Bread and Butter Pudding Reheating Charts Custard 300 ml Fruit Crumble Jam Roly Poly POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time. 53 54 Weight Quantity Instructions/Guidelines Power Level Time to Select (approx) 400 g 8-10 mins. HIGH power or 300 g Combi: 220°C + SIM power HIGH power or 450 g Combi: 220°C + SIM power MEDIUM power or 400 g Combi: 200°C + LOW power 280 g (6) 200 g Convection: 220°C Preheat convection: 220°C Convection: 220°C HIGH power or 400 g Combi: 200°C + SIMMER power 385 g Preheat convection: 220°C Preheat convection: 220°C Convection: 220°C Preheat convection: 220°C Convection: 220°C Place on metal tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway. Food PURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS ­ CHILLED N. B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heat-proof dish. Breaded Mushrooms Cottage Pie Lasagne Onion Bhajis, Pakora & Felafel Reheating Charts Spring Rolls or Samosas Potato Wedges Vegetable Bake POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time. Food Weight Quantity Instructions/Guidelines Power Level Time to Select (approx) PURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS ­ FROZEN ­ N. B. Plastic dishes designed for microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care. then HIGH power or 400 g Combi: 220°C + SIMMER power 250 g GRILL 1 HIGH power or 340 g Combi: 220°C + SIMMER power DEFROST power 10 mins. then HIGH power or 400 g Combi: 220°C + SIMMER power Place on metal tray on turntable. [. . . ] Half fill with water and heat them on HIGH power until water boils (approx. If you wish to cook larger quantities than given in the recipes below, revert to the traditional hob method, using a traditional recipe. DO NOT LEAVE JAMS UNATTENDED DURING COOKING BECAUSE OF THE HIGH SUGAR CONTENT. COVERING Do not cover preserves whilst cooking, apart from if recommended in the recipe. [. . . ]