Panasonic NN-3496 - Recipe Adaptation and Oven Care; Adjusting Recipes and Using Other Books; Comprehensive Oven Cleaning Procedures

Increasing and Decreasing Recipes
INCREASING RECIPES
• To Increase a recipe from 4
to 6 servings, Increase each
ingredient listed by half. To
double the quantity, simply
double every ingredient listed.
• Do not forget that large
quantities will require a larger
dish. Make sure that it is deep
enough to prevent the recipe
from boiling over during
cooking.
• Cover as directed in the
recipe. Stir or rearrange foods
as recommended.
• Increase the stand times by 5
mins, per ib.
• Always check the recipe
during cooking.
• When increasing the
ingredients to 6 servings, add
an extra one third of the
original cooking time, ie. 30
mins, on MEDIUM power for 4
servings will become 40 mins,
on MEDIUM power for 6
servings.
• When doubling a recipe from
4 to 8 add on half the original
cooking time, ie. 30 mins, on
MEDIUM power for 4 servings
will become 45 mins, on
MEDIUM power for 8 servings.
DECREASING RECIPES
• To decrease a recipe from 4
servings to 2 servings, halve
all the ingredients listed.
• Choose a dish that is
proportionally smaller than the
one recommended in the
recipe, however make sure it Is _
deep enough to stop food
boiling over.
• Allow a half to two-thirds of
the original cooking time, ie.
30 mins, on MEDIUM power
for 4 servings'Will become 15-
20 mins, on MEDIUM power
for 2 servings.
Using Recipes from Other Books
The best vjay to convert a family
favourite dish is to find a similar
recipe In a cookery book to give
you a guide to the correct
method and timings to use.
Many cookbooks refer to 650W
ovens, hovyever since 1990 oven
output powers have been set by
a new standard (lEC). When ,
using other cookbooks, the
800W output power of your oven
must be allowed for. Use the
same power level suggested e.g.
HIGH. MEDIUM and select the
same cooking time suggested,
however CHECK the progress of
the food during cooking and
adjust the time if necessary.
Care Of Your Microwave Oven
As microwaves work on food particles, keep your oven clean at all times.
The Door seal area must be kept clean at all times to ensure microwaves are not attracted to this
area and to avoid damage to the door screen film.
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.
3. 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.
4. If the Control Panel becomes dirty, clean with a
soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or
abrasives on 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.
5. 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 in colder weather conditions and in no
way indicates a malfunction of the unit.
6 . It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass
turntable for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm
soapy water.
7. The roller ring and oven cavity floor should be
cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise.
Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with
mild detergent and hot water then dry with a
clean cloth. The roller ring may be washed in
mild soapy v/ater. Cooking vapours collect
during repeated use but in no vjay affect the
bottom surface or the roller ring wheels.
After removing the roller ring from cavity floor
for cleaning, be sure to replace it in the proper
position.
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