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Panasonic Inverter NN-ST671S User Manual

Panasonic Inverter NN-ST671S
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Operating Instruction and Cook Book
Microwave Oven
Household Use Only
Please read these instructions carefully before using this
product, and save this manual for future use.
Model Number:
NN-ST671S
NN-ST651W
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Panasonic Inverter NN-ST671S Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeCountertop Microwave Oven
Inverter TechnologyYes
TurntableYes
Auto Cook MenuYes
Child LockYes
ColorStainless Steel
Weight12 kg
Cooking ModesMicrowave

Summary

Safety Instructions

Earthing Instructions

Ensures the microwave oven is properly earthed to reduce electric shock risk.

Installation and General Instructions

General Use

Guidelines for operating the microwave oven safely and efficiently.

Food

Precautions and advice for heating various types of food in the microwave.

Placement of Oven

Instructions on how to position the microwave oven for optimal airflow and safety.

Circuits

Information on the required electrical circuit for operating the microwave oven.

Microwaves and How They Work

Reflection

Explains how metal surfaces reflect microwave energy.

Transmission

Details how materials like paper, glass, and plastic transmit microwave energy.

Absorption

Describes how food absorbs microwave energy causing vibration and heat.

Cookware and Utensils Guide

How to Test a Container for Safe Microwave Oven Use

Procedure to check if containers are safe for microwave use.

Paper Products and Freezer Wrap

Guidance on using paper products and freezer wrap safely.

Glass, Ceramic and China

Information on suitable glassware and dinnerware for microwave use.

Plastics

Advice on using plastic dishes and containers in the microwave oven.

Jars and Bottles

Guidelines for warming food in jars and bottles.

Metal

Precautions regarding the use of metal cookware and utensils.

Straw, Wicker and Wood

Advice on using straw, wicker, and wood items in the microwave.

Feature Diagram

Glass Tray

Instructions for proper use and care of the glass tray.

Roller Ring

Guidelines for cleaning and using the roller ring.

Waveguide Cover

Instruction not to remove the waveguide cover.

Control Panel

Information on the protective film covering the control panel.

Door Release Button

How to open the door and its effect on cooking.

Oven Light

Note on when the oven light turns on.

Control Panel

Display Window

Reference to page 8 for display window details.

Time Pad

Description of the time input pads.

Power Level Pad

Reference to page 10 for power level pad details.

Sensor Reheat Pad

Reference to page 14 for sensor reheat pad details.

More Pad

Reference to page 13 for more pad details.

Less Pad

Reference to page 13 for less pad details.

Turbo Defrost Pad

Reference to page 11 for turbo defrost pad details.

Timer Pad

Reference to page 16 for timer pad details.

Clock Pad

Reference to page 9 for clock pad details.

Stop/Reset Pad

Explanation of stop/reset pad functions.

Start Pad

How to start the oven operation.

Beep Sound

Explanation of the oven's beep sounds.

Let's Start To Use Your Oven!

Plug in

Instructions for plugging the microwave oven into an electrical outlet.

Open Door

Steps for placing food in the oven and closing the door.

Select Power Level

How to select the desired power level for cooking.

Set Time

Procedure for setting the cooking time using the time pads.

Press Start

Initiating the cooking process.

Display Window

Stage Display

Indicates the current cooking stage.

Micro Power

Shows the selected microwave power level.

Power Level

Indicates the current power level setting.

Sensor Feature

Displays sensor cooking status.

Inverter Display

Shows inverter status.

Defrost Feature

Indicates defrost function status.

Timer (Minute)

Shows the timer in minutes.

Number (Time/Weight/Menu)

Displays time, weight, or menu numbers.

Timer (Second)

Shows the timer in seconds.

Start

Indicates the start function.

More/Less Feature

Indicates more/less adjustment.

Weight (g/kg)

Displays weight in grams or kilograms.

Child Safety Lock Setting

Indicates the child safety lock status.

To Set Clock

Colon will blink in Display Window

Indicates the clock is ready for time entry.

Enter Time of Day

Procedure for entering the time of day.

Clock

Final step to set the clock.

To Use Child Safety Lock

To set

Instructions for activating the child safety lock.

To cancel

Instructions for deactivating the child safety lock.

NOTE

Important note on setting or cancelling the child safety lock.

To Cook/Reheat/Defrost by Micro Power and Time

Select Power Level

How to choose the microwave power level for cooking.

Set Cooking Time

Procedure for setting the cooking duration.

Press Start

Initiating the cooking process.

Micro Power

Power Level Chart

Explanation of microwave power levels and their uses.

To Defrost using Turbo Defrost

Set Weight

How to set the food weight for turbo defrost.

Press Start

Starting the turbo defrost cycle.

NOTE

Important notes on the defrosting process.

To Defrost by Micro Power and Time Setting

step 1

First step in manual defrosting: select power.

step 2

Second step: set cooking time for defrosting.

step 3

Third step: start the defrosting process.

Defrosting Tips and Techniques

Preparation for Freezing

Advice on preparing food for freezing.

Defrosting Technique

Step-by-step guide for effective food defrosting.

Defrosting Chart (by setting Micro Power at P3)

Chart detailing defrosting times and instructions by food type.

3-Stages Setting

NOTES

Important notes regarding multi-stage cooking.

To Use Timer

To Use as a Kitchen Timer

Instructions for using the oven as a kitchen timer.

To Set Standing Time

How to program standing time after cooking.

To Set Delay Start

Procedure for setting a delayed start time.

NOTES

Important notes on timer functions.

Before Requesting Service

THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL

Common occurrences that are not actual problems.

PROBLEM

Troubleshooting guide for common oven issues.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Identifies potential causes for oven problems.

REMEDY

Provides solutions for identified oven problems.

Care of your Microwave Oven

BEFORE CLEANING

Safety precautions before cleaning the oven.

Inside of the oven

Instructions for cleaning the interior of the oven.

Glass Tray

How to clean the glass tray.

Oven Door

Instructions for cleaning the oven door.

Roller Ring and oven cavity floor

Cleaning the roller ring and oven floor.

AFTER CLEANING

Steps to take after cleaning the oven.

Outside oven surfaces and back vents

How to clean external surfaces and vents.

Control Panel

Instructions for cleaning the control panel.

Panasonic Warranty

Home Appliance 12 Month Warranty from Date of Purchase

Details of the 12-month warranty period and coverage.

To claim warranty service

Steps to follow when claiming warranty service.

Panasonic Authorised Service Centres

Information on locating authorized service centers.

Consumer Guarantees

Explanation of consumer guarantees under Australian Law.

Quick Guide to Operation

To Set Clock

Quick steps to set the oven clock.

To Set/Cancel Child Safety Lock

Quick steps to set or cancel the child safety lock.

To Cook/Reheat/Defrost by Micro Power and Time Setting

Quick steps for cooking, reheating, or defrosting.

To Use Turbo Defrost Pad

Quick steps for using the turbo defrost function.

To Cook using "Sensor Cook" Pads

Quick steps for using sensor cook programs.

To Cook using "Sensor Reheat" Pads

Quick steps for using sensor reheat programs.

To Use as a Kitchen Timer

Quick steps for using the oven as a kitchen timer.

To Set Standing Time

Quick steps for setting standing time.

To Set Delay Start

Quick steps for setting a delay start.

Microwave Recipe Techniques

Food Characteristics

Understanding how food properties affect cooking.

Techniques for Preparation

Methods for preparing food for microwave cooking.

Timing

Advice on setting cooking times and adjustments.

Stirring

Importance and technique of stirring food during cooking.

Rearranging or Turning

How to rearrange or turn food for even cooking.

Cooking in Layers

Limitations on cooking multiple layers of food.

Piercing of Foods

Why piercing foods is necessary.

Cured Meats

Tips for cooking cured meats.

Microwave Recipe Techniques

Covering

Methods and materials for covering food during cooking.

Browning

Techniques to achieve browning in microwave cooking.

Standing Time

Explanation of standing time and its importance.

Converting Your Favourite Conventional Recipes for Microwave Cooking

Adapting conventional recipes for microwave cooking.

Microwave Recipe Techniques

Increasing & Decreasing Recipes

Adjusting recipes for different serving sizes.

Cooking for One

Tips for adapting recipes for a single serving.

Converting Recipes from Other Sources

Adjusting recipes based on different wattage ovens.

Reheat

Converting Recipes from Other Sources

Adapting recipes from other sources for reheating.

General rules for reheating foods by Micro Power

General guidelines for reheating food using micro power.

Reheating by Sensor Cook

Instructions for reheating food using sensor cook.

To Operate

Steps to operate the sensor reheat function.

Caution

Cautionary note about reheating pastry items.

Reheat

IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN REHEATING COLD FOODS

Key considerations for reheating cold foods.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN REHEATING FOODS FROM THE FREEZER

Key considerations for reheating frozen foods.

STARTING TEMPERATURE

Effect of starting temperature on reheating time.

Quantity

How quantity affects reheating time and evenness.

VOLUME

How volume affects reheating time.

Plated Dinners

Tips for arranging plated dinners for reheating.

LARGE VOLUME

Tips for reheating large volumes of frozen food.

Covering Foods

Guidance on covering foods for reheating.

Commercial frozen foods

Handling commercial frozen foods for reheating.

Heating

General advice on heating food.

Foods to be served at room temperature

Tips for reheating foods to room temperature.

Elevation

Elevating food to prevent sogginess.

Vacuum sealed pouches

How to handle vacuum-sealed pouches.

Containers

Choosing containers for reheating.

Pies and pastries

Advice on reheating pies and pastries.

Soups and Snacks

PUMPKIN SOUP

Recipe for pumpkin soup.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for cooking pumpkin soup using sensor cook.

SHORT AND LONG SOUP

Recipe for short and long soup.

HINT

Hint for cooking double chicken breast.

PEA AND HAM SOUP

Recipe for pea and ham soup.

Tip

Tip for substituting bacon bones for ham hock.

POTATO AND LEEK SOUP

Recipe for potato and leek soup.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for cooking potato soup using sensor cook.

Soups and Snacks

CHICKEN AND PRAWN LAKSA

Recipe for chicken and prawn laksa.

ZUCCHINI SLICE

Recipe for zucchini slice.

NACHOS SUPREME

Recipe for nachos supreme.

NUTS AND BOLTS

Recipe for nuts and bolts snack.

Cooking Fish and Shellfish by Micro Power

To Operate

Steps to operate sensor cook for fish.

LEMON PEPPER FISH

Recipe for lemon pepper fish.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for cooking lemon pepper fish by sensor.

GARLIC & CHILLI PRAWNS

Recipe for garlic and chilli prawns.

Fish and Shellfish

SPICED WHOLE BREAM

Recipe for spiced whole bream.

SALMON MORNAY

Recipe for salmon mornay.

GARLIC PRAWNS

Recipe for garlic prawns.

SALMON STEAKS WITH LIME BUTTER

Recipe for salmon steaks with lime butter.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for salmon steaks using sensor cook.

OYSTER SOUP

Recipe for oyster soup.

SEAFOOD MARINARA

Recipe for seafood marinara.

Cooking Whole Poultry by Micro Power

DO NOT USE A CONVENTIONAL MEAT THERMOMETER IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN.

Warning against using conventional meat thermometers.

Cooking Poultry Pieces by Micro Power

Cooking Poultry by Micro Power

Chart for cooking poultry pieces by micro power.

Poultry and Eggs

COOKING CHICKEN PIECES BY SENSOR COOK (400 g - 1.0 kg)

Sensor cook instructions for chicken pieces.

To Operate

Steps to operate sensor cook for chicken pieces.

COOKING EGGS BY MICRO POWER

Methods for cooking eggs in the microwave.

SCRAMBLED EGGS

Recipe for scrambled eggs.

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE KORMA

Recipe for chicken and vegetable korma.

Poultry and Eggs

GREEN PEPPERCORN CHICKEN

Recipe for green peppercorn chicken.

ROAST CHICKEN

Recipe for roast chicken.

BACON AND EGG IN A CUP

Recipe for bacon and egg in a cup.

CHICKEN BURRITOS

Recipe for chicken burritos.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Recipe for chicken cacciatore.

HINT

Hint for retaining heat after cooking poultry.

THAI CHICKEN WINGS

Recipe for Thai chicken wings.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for Thai chicken wings using sensor cook.

Poultry and Eggs

APRICOT NECTAR CHICKEN

Recipe for apricot nectar chicken.

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

Recipe for chicken and asparagus risotto.

CHICKEN SAN CHOY BAU

Recipe for chicken san choy bau.

HONEY SESAME DRUMSTICKS

Recipe for honey sesame drumsticks.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for drumsticks using sensor cook.

CHICKEN WINGS IN LEMON SAUCE

Recipe for chicken wings in lemon sauce.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for chicken wings using sensor cook.

Cooking Tender Cuts of Meat using Micro Power

Cooking Less-Tender Cuts of Meat by Micro Power

COOKING CURRIES BY SENSOR COOK (250 g - 750 g) (Weight of only meat)

To Operate

Steps to operate sensor cook for curries.

THAI BEEF CURRY

Recipe for Thai beef curry.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for Thai beef curry using sensor cook.

MUSSAMAN BEEF CURRY

Recipe for mussaman beef curry.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for mussaman curry using sensor cook.

General Guide to Curries for Sensor Cook

Guide to quantities for sensor cook curries.

COOKING LEGUMES BY SENSOR COOK (1 cup - 4 cups)

To Operate

Steps to operate sensor cook for legumes.

DRIED BEANS OR PEAS BY MICRO POWER

Instructions for cooking dried beans and peas.

CHICKPEA SALAD WITH CORIANDER DRESSING

Recipe for chickpea salad with dressing.

Coriander Dressing

Recipe for coriander dressing.

RED COCONUT DHAL

Recipe for red coconut dhal.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for red coconut dhal using sensor cook.

HUMMUS

Recipe for hummus.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for hummus using sensor cook.

LENTIL HOт Рот

Recipe for lentil hot pot.

Cooking Vegetables and Root Vegetables by Sensor Cook

Vegetables (125 g - 500 g by Sensor Cook)

Sensor cook instructions for vegetables.

Potatoes (125 g - 1.0 kg by Sensor Cook)

Sensor cook instructions for potatoes.

To Operate

Steps to operate sensor cook for vegetables.

To Operate

Steps to operate sensor cook for potatoes.

Cooking Fresh Vegetables By Micro Power

Vegetables that are to be cooked whole and unpeeled

Instructions for cooking whole, unpeeled vegetables.

Cooking Fresh Vegetables by Micro Power

Chart for cooking fresh vegetables by micro power.

Cooking Frozen Vegetables By Micro Power

COOKING FROZEN VEGETABLES BY SENSOR COOK (125 g - 1.0 kg)

Sensor cook instructions for frozen vegetables.

CHEESY MASHED POTATOES

Recipe for cheesy mashed potatoes.

Cooking Vegetables and Root Vegetables by Sensor Cook

Vegetables

Detailed instructions for sensor cooking vegetables.

Potatoes

Detailed instructions for sensor cooking potatoes.

Cooking Dried Beans and Peas by Micro Power

Instructions for cooking dried beans and peas.

Vegetables and Legumes

POTATO BAKE

Recipe for potato bake.

VEGETABLE FRITTATA

Recipe for vegetable frittata.

ARDENNIS STYLE POTATOES

Recipe for Ardennis style potatoes.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for Ardennis potatoes using sensor cook.

CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN

Recipe for cauliflower au gratin.

CREAMED SPINACH

Recipe for creamed spinach.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for creamed spinach using sensor cook.

HINT

Hint for skinning tomatoes.

Vegetables and Legumes

COOKING LEGUMES BY SENSOR COOK (1 cup - 4 cups)

Sensor cook instructions for legumes.

RED COCONUT DHAL

Recipe for red coconut dhal.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for red coconut dhal using sensor cook.

HUMMUS

Recipe for hummus.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for hummus using sensor cook.

LENTIL HOт Рот

Recipe for lentil hot pot.

Vegetables and Legumes

COOKING LEGUMES BY SENSOR COOK

Detailed instructions for sensor cooking legumes.

CHICKPEA SALAD WITH CORIANDER DRESSING

Recipe for chickpea salad with dressing.

Coriander Dressing

Recipe for coriander dressing.

RED COCONUT DHAL

Recipe for red coconut dhal.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for red coconut dhal using sensor cook.

HUMMUS

Recipe for hummus.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for hummus using sensor cook.

LENTIL HOт Рот

Recipe for lentil hot pot.

Cooking Rice by Micro power

COOKING RICE BY SENSOR COOK (1 cup - 21/2 cup)

Sensor cook instructions for rice.

SAUSAGE & BEAN STUFFED CAPSICUMS

Recipe for sausage and bean stuffed capsicums.

Tip

Tip for substituting sausages and freezing rice.

Rice, Pasta and Noodles

Cooking Pasta by Micro Power

Instructions for cooking pasta by micro power.

COOKING PASTA BY SENSOR COOK

Sensor cook instructions for fresh pasta.

Dried Pasta (125 g - 500 g)

Instructions for cooking dried pasta.

FRIED RICE

Recipe for fried rice.

Chicken Risotto

Recipe for chicken risotto.

HINT

Hint for reheating cooked rice.

Rice, Pasta and Noodles

COOKING RISOTTO BY SENSOR COOK (1/2 cup - 3 cup)

Sensor cook instructions for risotto.

BASIC RISOTTO RECIPE

Basic recipe for cooking risotto.

General Quantities For Cooking Risotto

Quantities for cooking risotto.

Cooking Dried Noodles by Micro Power

COOKING FRESH NOODLES BY SENSOR COOK (150 g - 800 g)

Sensor cook instructions for fresh noodles.

SZECHUAN SALAD NOODLES

Recipe for Sichuan salad noodles.

To cook Noodles by Sensor Cook

Instructions for noodles using sensor cook.

TERIYAKI TOFU VEGETABLE NOODLES

Recipe for teriyaki tofu vegetable noodles.

Cakes, Desserts and slices

COOKING CAKES BY MICRO POWER

General rules for cooking cakes using micro power.

PACKET CAKE

Instructions for cooking packet cake.

Variations

Variations for packet cake recipe.

Tip

Tip for mixing packet cakes.

QUICK MIX CHOCOLATE CAKE

Recipe for quick mix chocolate cake.

SULTANA CAKE

Recipe for sultana cake.

Cakes, Desserts and Slices

COOKING DESSERTS BY SENSOR COOK (375 g - 1.5 kg)

Sensor cook instructions for desserts.

To Operate

Steps to operate sensor cook for desserts.

APRICOT and RASPBERRY CRISP

Recipe for apricot and raspberry crisp.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for crisp using sensor cook.

STEAMED JAM PUDDING

Recipe for steamed jam pudding.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for pudding using sensor cook.

APPLE CRUMBLE

Recipe for apple crumble.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for apple crumble using sensor cook.

PEACH CRUMBLE

Recipe for peach crumble.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for peach crumble using sensor cook.

APRICOT COBBLER

Recipe for apricot cobbler.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for apricot cobbler using sensor cook.

Cakes, Desserts and Slices

BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING

Recipe for butterscotch pudding.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for pudding using sensor cook.

BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING

Recipe for bread and butter pudding.

MINCE PIES • CAUTION

Caution for overheating mince pies.

CHOCOLATE SELF SAUCING PUDDING

Recipe for chocolate self saucing pudding.

To cook by Sensor Cook

Instructions for pudding using sensor cook.

BAKED CUSTARD

Recipe for baked custard.

Cooking Fruit by Micro Power

COOKING FRUIT BY SENSOR COOK (150 g - 1.0 kg)

To Operate

Steps to operate sensor cook for fruit.

SWEET BERRY SAUCE

Recipe for sweet berry sauce.

CINNAMON POACHED PEARS

Recipe for cinnamon poached pears.

FIGS IN RIESLING AND HONEY

Recipe for figs in riesling and honey.

Cakes, Desserts and Slices

FRUIT MINCE

Recipe for fruit mince.

INDIVIDUAL CHRISTMAS PUDDING

Recipe for individual Christmas pudding.

MINCE PIES • CAUTION

Caution for overheating mince pies.

CHOCOLATE PA^T É

Recipe for chocolate pâté.

STIRRED CUSTARD

Recipe for stirred custard.

BRANDY SAUCE

Recipe for brandy sauce.

Cooking Fruit by Micro Power

Sauces and Extras

BASIC WHITE SAUCE

Recipe for basic white sauce.

Tip

Tip for making cheese sauce.

GRAVY

Recipe for gravy.

CHEESE SAUCE

Recipe for cheese sauce.

HINT: COOKING SAUCES:

Hint about liquid needed for sauces.

LEMON LIME CORDIAL

Recipe for lemon lime cordial.

RICH CHOCOLATE SAUCE

Recipe for rich chocolate sauce.

STRAWBERRY LIQUEUR

Recipe for strawberry liqueur.

MINT SAUCE

Recipe for mint sauce.

Sauces and Extras

CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Recipe for chocolate brownies.

PRESERVING PRECAUTIONS

Precautions for home canning and jar heating.

Jars and Bottles

Guidelines for using jars and bottles for warming food.

Thermometers

Warning about using microwave-safe thermometers.

Sterilizing Jars

Instructions for sterilizing jars using the microwave.

RHUBARB, APPLE & GINGER COMPOTE

Recipe for rhubarb, apple & ginger compote.

TOMATO CHUTNEY

Recipe for tomato chutney.

MOCHA FUDGE

Recipe for mocha fudge.

LEMON BUTTER

Recipe for lemon butter.

Sauces and Extras

BASIC WHITE SAUCE

Recipe for basic white sauce.

Tip

Tip for making cheese sauce.

GRAVY

Recipe for gravy.

CHEESE SAUCE

Recipe for cheese sauce.

HINT: COOKING SAUCES:

Hint about liquid needed for sauces.

LEMON LIME CORDIAL

Recipe for lemon lime cordial.

RICH CHOCOLATE SAUCE

Recipe for rich chocolate sauce.

STRAWBERRY LIQUEUR

Recipe for strawberry liqueur.

MINT SAUCE

Recipe for mint sauce.

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