[. . . ] NN-SD27HS For domestic use only Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference Important Notice The IEC (60705) power output (watts) The heating category for small packs of food Microwave symbol Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven. 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. It is therefore very important that you refer carefully to the packet instructions on convenience foods. [. . . ] If less than one hour, the time will count down in units of seconds. Note 2.   To Set a Delay Start: Press Timer. Set delay time using the Time/Weight dial (max 9 hrs). Set the complete cooking program, by entering power level and time required. Press Start. Delayed time will count down then the cooking program will start. 1. Three stage cooking can be programmed including delay start cooking. 2. If the programmed delay time exceeds one hour, the time will count down in units of minutes. 4. If the oven door is opened during the delay time, the time in the display window will continue to count down. Note 27 27 Using the Aqua Clean Program This Program is to clean the cavity and remove any food odour from the microwave oven. Place 200 ml tap water with 1 tbsp lemon juice in a microwaveable container (e. g. Open oven door and wipe the cavity and door area with a soft cloth. Press Aqua Clean. Press Start The program runs for 20 minutes. Or Note 1. Do not remove the glass turntable and roller ring during this Program. 3. Repeat the above procedure as required. 28 28 Multistage Cooking 2 or 3 stage cooking Example: Example: Press a Microwave Power Levels button. To select desired power level. Set the cooking time using the Time/Weight dial. Press a microwave power button. To select desired power level. Set the cooking time using the Time/Weight dial. Press Start The cooking program will start and the time in the display will count down. Example: To cook on Simmer (300 W) for 2 minutes and Defrost (270 W) for 3 minutes. Press Low Simmer twice to select Simmer (300 W). Set the cooking time to 2 minutes using the Time/Weight dial. Press Defrost Warm once to select Defrost (270 W). Set the cooking time to 3 minutes using the Time/Weight dial. Press Start Example: To cook on Warm (100 W) for 4 minutes and Medium (600 W) for 5 minutes. Press the Defrost Warm twice to select Warm (100 W). Set the cooking time to 4 minutes using the Time/Weight dial. Press High Medium twice to select Medium (600 W). Set the cooking time to 5 minutes using the Time/Weight dial. Press Start 1. For 3 stage cooking, enter another cooking program before pressing Start. 3. Whilst not operating, one press of Stop/Cancel cancels the selected program. 4. Auto programs cannot be used with multi-stage cooking. Notes 29 29 Chaos Defrost This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread. Press Chaos defrost to select the correct defrost category and then enter in the weight of the food in grams (see page 31). Foods should be placed in a suitable dish, whole chickens and joints of meat should be on an upturned saucer or on a microwave safe plate. Chops, chicken portions and slices of bread should be placed in a single layer. The chaos theory principle is used in auto weight defrost programs to give you a quick and more even defrost. The chaos system uses a random sequence of pulsing microwave energy which speeds up the defrosting process. During the program the oven will beep to remind you to check the food. It is essential that you turn and stir the food frequently and shield if necessary. On the second beep you should turn the food or break it up. 1st Beep Turn or Shield 1st Beep Turn or Shield 2nd Beep Turn or break up 1. Check foods during defrosting. 3. Always turn or stir the food especially when the oven “beeps”. 4. Minced meat/chops/chicken portions should be broken up or separated as soon as possible and placed in a single layer. Note 5. Shielding prevents food cooking. The outside thaws out first, so protect wings/breast/fat with smooth pieces of aluminium foil secured with cocktail sticks. 6. Allow standing time so that the centre of the food thaws out (minimum 1-2 hours for joints of meat and whole chickens). 30 30 Chaos Defrost With this feature you can defrost frozen foods according to the weight. [. . . ] Bring mixture to the boil and continue to cook until setting point is reached – approx. Do not double the mixture as it will boil over. 50 50 Questions and Answers Q: Why won’t my oven turn on?A: When the oven does not turn on, check the following: 1. Is the oven plugged in securely?Reset the circuit breaker or replace the fuse if it is tripped or blown. [. . . ]