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General| Brand | Panasonic |
|---|---|
| Model | NN-A514 |
| Category | Microwave Oven |
| Language | English |
Table of weight conversions from ounces to grams for cooking.
Table of capacity conversions from teaspoons/tablespoons to ml and pints to litres.
Details on the oven's 1000 Watt rating and heating category E for food.
Introduction to the Panasonic Inverter System microwave oven.
Information for the COOKERY ADVICE LINE and Customer Care Centre.
Guidance on plug suitability, fuse replacement, and voltage compatibility.
Warnings regarding water immersion, cord placement, and hot surfaces.
Instructions for examining the oven for damage after unpacking.
Guidelines for counter-top placement, airflow, and ventilation.
Advisories against placing above hobs and blocking vents.
Warnings about hot surfaces and guidelines for child supervision.
Advice on storing accessories and initial oven operation.
Detailed instructions for cleaning the oven's interior and exterior surfaces.
Maintenance guidelines for door seals, air vents, and the glass turntable.
Information on servicing, safety during repairs, and door seal maintenance.
Details on oven light replacement and ordering spares/accessories.
Instructions for using the glass turntable and metal accessories correctly.
Warnings about arcing and guidelines for using metal items in the oven.
Visual identification of key oven parts like the control panel and heating elements.
Explanation of the roller ring and door release mechanism.
Actions for fire safety and importance of accurate cooking times.
Warnings for small quantities, low moisture, high fat/sugar foods, and eggs.
Precautions for heating liquids and sealing containers.
Guidelines for paper/plastic use and general reheating practices.
Explanation of standing time and the importance of oven cleanliness.
Notes on grilling, fan operation, and safe container selection.
Explanation of microwave energy conversion and food interaction.
Description of reflection, transmission, absorption, and vibration in microwaves.
Warnings about metal utensils and foods unsuitable for microwave-only cooking.
Specific warnings about heating eggs and explanation of standing time.
Definition and importance of standing time after cooking.
Specific standing times required for various food types.
Guidance on piercing food, managing moisture content, and using cling film.
How dish size, quantity, and food spacing impact cooking results.
Advice on food shape, density, covering, and arranging for even cooking.
Impact of starting temperature, turning, stirring, and cleaning on results.
Method to test if a container is safe for microwave use.
Guidelines for using heat-resistant glass and ceramic dishes.
Suitability of pottery, foil, and metal containers for microwave use.
Usage guidelines for cling film, roasting bags, and aluminium foil.
Advice on using plastic and paper products safely in the microwave.
Warnings against using wicker, wood, and straw materials.
Detailed descriptions of each control panel button and its function.
Explanation of the oven's beep signals for user feedback.
Steps for plugging in, setting the clock, and initial grill operation.
Instructions for using the demonstration and child lock features.
Step-by-step guide for setting the 12-hour clock.
Explanation of the 6 microwave power levels and their wattage.
Notes on accessories and two/three-stage cooking methods.
Guide to using the weight-based defrost feature for frozen foods.
Explanation of the Chaos defrost system and its principles.
Advice on turning, stirring, and shielding food during defrosting.
Specific instructions for defrosting bread and meat items.
Guidelines for defrosting meat joints and whole chickens.
Explanation of defrosting cycles alternating power and standing time.
Illustrations of separating, turning, and shielding food during defrost.
Instructions for using the oven's standing time feature.
Guide to programming a delayed start for cooking programs.
Steps for selecting grill power, time, and starting the grilling program.
Warnings about hot accessories and overview of grilling times.
Instructions for using the wire rack and metal tray for grilling.
Guidelines on power levels, covering food, and cleaning after grilling.
Explanation of how convection heating works and initial setup.
Guide to selecting oven temperature and cooking time.
Recommended accessories for convection cooking.
Instructions for using the oven as a conventional oven.
Explanation of combining microwave with convection or grill.
Guidelines on using combination programs and handling metal containers.
Step-by-step guide to selecting modes, power, and times.
Warnings and container advice for combination cooking.
Explanation of the most popular combination mode.
Step-by-step instructions for this cooking method.
Recommended accessories for convection and microwave combination.
General tips and guidelines for this cooking method.
Table of suggested oven temperatures and microwave powers.
Note on achieving browned and piping hot results.
Information on when to use this combination cooking mode.
Step-by-step instructions for this cooking method.
Recommended accessories for grill and microwave combination.
General tips and guidelines for this cooking method.
Table of suggested grill settings and microwave powers.
Notes on cooking results and preheating requirements.
How auto weight programs work by setting weight only.
Rules for using auto programs, including food types and standing time.
Table detailing minimum and maximum weights for each auto program.
Detailed steps for using auto programs for Curry, Pasta, Fish, etc.
Instructions for cooking jacket potatoes using combination mode.
Instructions for Fresh Fish and Fresh Vegetables (microwave only).
Steps for Frozen Potato Products, Whole Chicken, and Frozen Pizza.
Criteria for checking if food is properly reheated.
Guidance for plated meals, canned foods, soups, and casseroles.
Warnings for high fat/sugar content foods and liquids.
Detailed instructions and warnings for reheating baby bottles.
Chart providing time, power, and instructions for reheating baby bottles.
Chart for reheating bread items like croissants and rolls.
Reheating instructions for canned beans, pasta, and meat.
Reheating instructions for canned soups and puddings.
Reheating instructions for canned vegetables and Christmas puddings.
Guide for reheating coffee and milk.
Reheating instructions for homemade meat dishes.
Instructions for reheating pre-cooked pastries.
Reheating instructions for chilled plated meals.
Instructions for reheating puddings and desserts.
Reheating instructions for chilled convenience foods.
Reheating instructions for frozen convenience foods.
Cooking instructions for bread and bacon.
Cooking instructions for beans and pulses.
Instructions for cooking beef joints.
Instructions for cooking beefburgers.
Instructions for cooking various chicken parts.
Instructions for poaching and scrambling eggs.
Instructions for cooking fresh fish.
More instructions for fresh fish like steaks and scampi.
Instructions for cooking frozen fish.
How to cook various fruits.
Instructions for cooking lamb.
Instructions for cooking various pasta dishes.
Instructions for cooking potatoes.
More potato cooking instructions.
Instructions for cooking rice.
Instructions for making milk pudding.
Instructions for cooking potato products.
Instructions for different types of rice.
Instructions for cooking various vegetables.
How to increase or decrease recipe ingredients and timings.
Tips for converting recipes and cooking single servings.
Recipe for Carrot & Celery Soup.
Recipe for Cream of Mushroom Soup.
Recipe for Baked Stuffed Tomatoes.
Recipe for Mushroom Paté.
Recipe for Pork and Chicken Terrine.
Recipe for Goats Cheese & Basil Ciabatta.
Tips on microwave benefits, cooking indicators, and odor control.
Guidance on whole fish, fillets, steaks, liquids, and cooking sounds.
Recipe for Tuna Fish Cakes.
Recipe for Special Occasion Fish Pie.
Recipe for Stuffed Citrus Trout.
Recipe for Salmon & Vegetable Mornay.
Recipe for Haddock and Spinach Florentine.
Recipe for Bouillabaisse.
Advice on defrosting meat, managing fat, and shielding bones.
Techniques for turning, shielding, and roasting meat joints.
Methods for roasting joints and cooking small meat cuts.
Usage of roasting bags and tips for crispy bacon.
Recipe for Coq au Vin.
Recipe for Chicken Satay.
Recipe for Hawaiian Ribs.
Recipe for Casserole Pork with Herby Dumplings.
Recipe for Toad In The Hole.
Recipe for Creamy Chicken Gratin.
Recipe for Harvest Pork Casserole.
Recipe for Steak and Kidney Pudding.
Recipe for Belgian Beef Casserole.
Recipe for Savoury Mince.
Recipe for Shepherd's Pie.
Recipe for Lasagne.
Recipe for Hungarian Goulash.
Recipe for Madras Curry.
Recipe for Moussaka.
Recipe for Kidneys Turbigo.
Recipe for Lentil Biryani.
Recipe for Kedgeree.
Recipe for Tagliatelle Toscana.
Recipe for Roast Vegetable and Pasta Gratin.
Recipe for Vegetable and Chick Pea Casserole.
Recipe for Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto.
Recipe for Ham and Cheese Croissants.
Recipe for Muffin Pizzas.
Recipe for Welsh Rarebit.
Recipe for Cheese, Onion & Olive Scones.
Recipe for Croque Monsieur.
Recipe for Macaroni Cheese.
Advice on cutting root vegetables and shredding cabbage.
General tips for cooking vegetables, including mixing, salt, and dish choice.
Tips on arranging broccoli, asparagus, and cauliflower.
Detailed instructions for cooking jacket potatoes.
Recipe for Vegetarian Chilli.
Recipe for Vegetable Lasagne.
Recipe for Leek & Potato Gratin.
Recipe for Roast Vegetable Parcels.
Recipe for Cauliflower Cheese.
Recipes for Roast Potatoes and Spicy Potatoes.
Recipe for Goat’s Cheese Tart with Roasted Vegetables.
Recipe for Mushroom Stroganoff.
Tips on container size, covering, stirring, and reheating sauces.
Recipe for White Pouring Sauce.
Recipe for Custard.
Recipe for Hollandaise Sauce.
Recipe for Suetcrust Pastry.
Recipe for Savoury Potato Plait.
Recipe for Minced Beef and Onion Pie.
Recipe for Baked Jam Roly Poly Pudding.
Recipe for Apple Pie.
Recipe for Apple Strudel.
Recipe for Christmas Pudding.
Recipe for Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding.
Recipe for Plum & Oat Layer.
Recipe for Chocolate Saucy Pudding with toffee sauce.
Recipe for Bread and Butter Pudding.
Recipe for Baked Apples.
General advice on covering, dish size, mixing, eggs, and combination cooking.
Recipe for Luscious Chocolate Brownies.
Recipe for Streusel Topped Fruit Muffins.
Recipe for Fairy Cakes.
Recipe for Lemon and Raisin Flapjacks.
Recipe for Fruit Scones.
Advice on sterilizing jars, dish size, unattended cooking, and sealing jars.
Recipe for Soft Fruit Jam.
Recipe for Orange Marmalade.
Recipe for Lemon Curd.
Addressing potential TV interference caused by the oven.
Explaining warm air from vents and addressing oven odors/smoke.
Electrical ratings, dimensions, and weight of the oven.
Guidelines for disposing of the appliance as WEEE.
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