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Panasonic NN-GD546 User Manual

Panasonic NN-GD546
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FOR MODELS: NN-GD556 / NN-GD566 / NN-GD546
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Panasonic NN-GD546 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPanasonic
ModelNN-GD546
CategoryMicrowave Oven
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Standard Conversion Chart

Weight Conversions

Metric to imperial weight conversions.

Capacity Conversions

Metric to imperial capacity conversions.

Important Notice

Key information about oven power rating and heating category.

Welcome to Panasonic Microwave Cooking

Important Safety Instructions

Mains Plug and Wiring Safety

Guidance on safe mains plug use and proper wiring connection.

Voltage & Power Safety

Ensures correct voltage and power supply for safe operation.

Hot Surfaces Caution

Warning about hot exterior surfaces during operation.

Unpacking Your Oven

Initial Inspection and Guarantee

Procedures for checking the oven for damage and warranty details.

Placement of Your Oven

Counter-Top Placement Guidelines

Airflow, ventilation, and placement requirements for counter-top use.

Before Using Your Oven

Pre-Use Checks and Safety Precautions

Actions before first use, including initial heating and safety.

Care & Cleaning of your Microwave Oven

Interior and Door Seal Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the oven's inside surfaces and door seals.

Exterior and Control Panel Cleaning

How to clean the oven's exterior and control panel safely.

Turntable and Roller Ring Maintenance

Maintaining the glass turntable and roller ring for optimal performance.

Maintenance of Your Oven

Service, Door Seals, and Oven Light

Information on servicing, door seals, oven light, and spare parts.

Parts of Your Oven

Turntable and Roller Ring Usage

Guidelines for using the glass turntable and roller ring correctly.

Accessory Usage and Arcing Caution

Proper use of grill rack, Panacrunch pan, and potential arcing issues.

Oven Components Identification

Diagram identifying key parts of the microwave oven.

Important Information – Read Carefully

General Safety and Short Cooking Times

Crucial safety advice, fire procedures, and short cooking time management.

Food Handling Precautions

Guidance on handling specific food items like eggs and low-moisture foods.

Important Information – Read Carefully (cont.)

Meat Thermometer and Material Use

Using meat thermometers and selecting safe paper/plastic for cooking.

Reheating, Standing Time, and Grilling

Best practices for reheating, standing time, and grilling.

Container Selection and Baby Bottles

Choosing containers and safe heating of baby bottles.

Microwaving Principles

How Microwaves Cook Food

Explanation of how microwave energy heats food through water molecule vibration.

Important Notes on Cooking and Liquids

Key considerations like avoiding metal, food suitability, and liquid heating.

General Guidelines

Standing Time Importance

Explains standing time for dense foods and provides examples.

Food Preparation and Moisture Content

Advice on piercing foods, managing moisture, and using cling film.

General Guidelines (cont.)

Factors Affecting Cooking

How dish size, quantity, spacing, and shape impact cooking.

Food Preparation Techniques

Covering food, arranging food, and understanding starting temperature.

Cooking Process and Cleaning

Turning/stirring food, liquids, checking food, and oven cleaning.

Containers to Use

Testing Dish Suitability

Method to test if a container is microwave-safe.

Oven Glass, China & Ceramic Suitability

Guidelines for using oven glass, china, and ceramic containers.

Pottery, Earthenware, Stoneware Use

Suitability of pottery, earthenware, and stoneware dishes.

Foil/Metal Containers Caution

Precautions for using foil and metal containers, especially for reheating.

Containers to Use (cont.)

Plastic, Paper, and Cling Film Use

Safe use of plastic, paper, and cling film in the microwave.

Roasting Bags and Aluminium Foil

Guidelines for using roasting bags and aluminium foil.

Control Panel

Panel Layout and Button Functions

Identifies buttons and their functions on the control panel.

Beep Sound Indicators

Explains the meaning of different beep sounds from the oven.

Let's Start to Use Your Oven

Initial Setup and First Use

Guide to plugging in, setting the clock, and initial grill burn-off.

Demonstration and Child Lock Modes

How to use demonstration mode and activate child lock.

Setting the Clock

Clock Setting Procedure

Step-by-step guide to setting the 12-hour clock.

Microwave Cooking and Defrosting

Selecting Microwave Power Levels

How to choose from the 6 available microwave power levels.

Turbo Reheat

Using the Delay/Stand Feature

Setting a Standing Time

How to set a standing time after cooking.

Setting a Delay Start

How to program a delayed start for cooking.

Microwave Cooking and Defrosting (cont.)

Two and Three Stage Cooking

Guides for multi-stage cooking programs.

Auto Weight Defrost

Defrosting by Weight

How to defrost food by selecting category and weight.

Weight Ranges and Suitable Foods

Table of weight ranges for defrosting different food types.

Auto Weight Defrost Programs

CHAOS Defrost Principle

Explanation of the CHAOS defrost system for quick, even defrosting.

Defrosting Procedure and Alerts

Steps for defrosting, including turning and shielding food.

Defrosting Guidelines

Defrosting Process and Tips

How defrosting works cyclically and general tips for success.

Food Shielding and Standing Time

Importance of shielding food and allowing adequate standing time.

Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & Time

Defrosting Time Guidelines

Chart with defrosting times, methods, and standing times for various foods.

Using the Grill

Grill Settings and Operation

How to use the 3 grill settings and general grilling instructions.

Grilling Precautions and Safety

Important cautions regarding grill use, cleaning, and accessories.

Combination Cooking

Combination Cooking Explained

How microwave and grill combine for browning and crisping.

Using Grill Rack and Panacrunch Pan

Guidelines for using specific accessories in combination cooking.

Combination Cooking (cont.)

Suitable Containers for Combination

Recommended dishes for combination cooking, avoiding plastic.

Foods Not Suitable for Combination

List of foods best cooked in a conventional oven.

Panacrunch Pan

Panacrunch Pan Concept and Use

Explanation of the Panacrunch Pan's function and manual operation.

Panacrunch Auto Weight Programs

Steps for using auto weight programs with the Panacrunch Pan.

Auto Weight Cook Programs

Using Auto Weight Programs

Steps to select and use auto weight programs for cooking.

Guidelines and Symbols for Auto Weight

General advice and symbols for auto weight cooking.

Weight Ranges for Auto Weight Programs

Minimum/maximum weights for auto weight programs.

Auto Weight Cook Programs for NN-GD556/NN-GD566

Microwave-Only Programs (1-4)

Details on using programs 1-4 for microwave cooking.

Combination Programs (5-14)

Details on using programs 5-14 for combination cooking.

Auto Weight Panacrunch Programs

Panacrunch Programs (9-14)

Specific instructions for Panacrunch auto weight programs.

Auto Weight Cook Programs for NN-GD546

Microwave-Only Programs (1-4)

Details on using programs 1-4 for microwave cooking on GD546.

Combination Programs (5-11)

Details on using programs 5-11 for combination cooking on GD546.

Auto Weight Cook Programs for NN-GD546 (cont.)

Panacrunch Programs (8-11)

Specific instructions for Panacrunch auto weight programs on GD546.

Cooking and Reheating Guidelines

General Reheating Advice

Tips for quick reheating, covering food, and checking doneness.

Food Reheating Checks and Specifics

How to check food doneness and guidelines for plated meals, canned foods.

Reheating Charts

Heating Category and Babies Bottles

Understanding heating category and specific baby bottle reheating.

Bread and Canned Goods Reheating

Chart for reheating bread and canned beans, pasta, meat.

Reheating Charts (cont.)

Canned Puddings, Vegetables, and Drinks

Reheating guidelines for canned puddings, vegetables, and beverages.

Homemade Meat Dishes Reheating

Reheating guidelines for homemade meat dishes.

Reheating Charts (cont.)

Pre-cooked Pastries and Chilled Meals

Reheating instructions for precooked pastries and chilled meals.

Puddings & Desserts Reheating

Reheating instructions for puddings and desserts.

Reheating Charts (cont.)

Purchased Convenience Foods (Chilled/Frozen)

Reheating instructions for chilled and frozen convenience foods.

Sauces and Vegetables Reheating

Reheating guidelines for sauces and vegetables.

Cooking Charts

Pastry Products, Beef & Pork Cooking

Cooking guidelines for pastries, beef, and pork from raw.

Pasta and Beef Burgers Cooking

Cooking guidelines for pasta and beef burgers.

Cooking Charts (cont.)

Eggs, Fish (Fresh/Frozen) Cooking

Cooking instructions for eggs and fresh/frozen fish.

Fruit Cooking

Cooking instructions for various fruits.

Cooking Charts (cont.)

Lamb, Pasta, Pizza Cooking

Cooking instructions for lamb, pasta, and pizzas.

Cooking Charts (cont.)

Porridge, Potato Products, Rice, Milk Puddings

Cooking guidelines for porridge, potato products, rice, and milk puddings.

Sausages and Fresh Vegetables Cooking

Cooking guidelines for sausages and fresh vegetables.

Cooking Charts (cont.)

Frozen Vegetables Cooking

Cooking guidelines for frozen vegetables.

Increasing and Decreasing Recipes

Adjusting Recipe Quantities and Times

How to adjust ingredient quantities and cooking times for servings.

Using Recipes from Other Books

Cooking for One

Soups and Starters

Aubergine with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Recipe for aubergine with creamy mushroom sauce.

Coarse Pork Pâtés

Recipe for coarse pork pâtés.

Creamy Cod and Leek Chowder

Recipe for creamy cod and leek chowder.

Soups and Starters (cont.)

Stuffed Croissants

Recipe for stuffed croissants.

Broccoli and Stilton Soup

Recipe for broccoli and stilton soup.

Cheese and Garlic Loaf

Recipe for cheese and garlic loaf.

Fish

Fish Cooking Guidelines

General advice for cooking fish in the microwave.

When is Fish Cooked?

How to tell when fish is properly cooked.

Arranging Fish for Cooking

Techniques for arranging fish fillets and steaks.

Liquid and Noise During Cooking

Importance of liquid and what causes popping sounds.

Fish (cont.)

Tuna Fish Cakes

Recipe for tuna fish cakes.

Plaice Provencale

Recipe for plaice provencale.

Tasty Fish Pie

Recipe for tasty fish pie.

Fish (cont.)

Fish Balti

Recipe for fish balti.

Fish Kebabs

Recipe for fish kebabs.

Mixed Seafood Gratin

Recipe for mixed seafood gratin.

Meat and Poultry

Meat and Poultry Guidelines

General advice for cooking meat and poultry.

Defrosted Joints and Fat Content

Instructions for cooking defrosted joints and choosing lean cuts.

Standing Time and Turning Meat

Importance of standing time and turning meat during cooking.

Meat and Poultry (cont.)

Shielding, Roasting, and Small Cuts

Techniques for shielding meat, roasting, and cooking small portions.

Belgian Beef Casserole

Recipe for Belgian beef casserole.

Bolognese Sauce

Recipe for bolognese sauce.

Meat and Poultry (cont.)

Chicken Satay

Recipe for chicken satay.

Steak and Kidney Pudding

Recipe for steak and kidney pudding.

Lamb in a Spicy Cream and Almond Sauce

Recipe for lamb in a spicy cream and almond sauce.

Chicken Pesto Crumble

Recipe for chicken pesto crumble.

Meat and Poultry (cont.)

Paprika Pork Casserole

Recipe for paprika pork casserole.

Chicken Casserole

Recipe for chicken casserole.

Lamb Casserole

Recipe for lamb casserole.

Pasta and Rice

Pesto Spaghetti

Recipe for pesto spaghetti.

Lemon and Asparagus Risotto

Recipe for lemon and asparagus risotto.

Lentil Biryani

Recipe for lentil biryani.

Pasta and Rice (cont.)

Kedgeree

Recipe for kedgeree.

Tagliatelle Toscana

Recipe for tagliatelle toscana.

Vegetable Couscous

Recipe for vegetable couscous.

Cheese and Egg Dishes

Piercing Eggs and Boiled Eggs Safety

Warning to pierce eggs and not microwave boiled eggs in shells.

Quiches and Swiss Cheese Fondue

Advice on quiches and recipe for Swiss cheese fondue.

Cheese and Egg Dishes (cont.)

Ciabatta with Scrambled Eggs

Recipe for ciabatta with scrambled eggs.

French Bread Pizza

Recipe for French bread pizza.

Summer Vegetable Flan

Recipe for summer vegetable flan.

Creamy Cheese, Potato & Broccoli Bake

Recipe for creamy cheese, potato & broccoli bake.

Cheese and Egg Dishes (cont.)

Macaroni Cheese

Recipe for macaroni cheese.

Vegetables and Vegetarian

Root Vegetables and Cabbage Prep

Guidelines for preparing and cooking root vegetables and cabbage.

Fresh Vegetables and Potato Prep

Instructions for cooking fresh vegetables and potatoes.

Jacket Potatoes Preparation

Steps for preparing and cooking jacket potatoes.

Vegetables and Vegetarian (cont.)

Crispy Toast Topped Ratatouille

Recipe for crispy toast topped ratatouille.

Cauliflower Cheese

Recipe for cauliflower cheese.

Red Lentil Casserole

Recipe for red lentil casserole.

Vegetables and Vegetarian (cont.)

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Recipe for stuffed sweet potatoes.

Gratin Dauphinois

Recipe for gratin dauphinois.

Vegetable Lasagne

Recipe for vegetable lasagne.

Puddings and Desserts

Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding

Recipe for steamed suet sponge pudding.

Creme Caramel

Recipe for creme caramel.

Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce

Recipes for date puddings and butterscotch sauce.

Puddings and Desserts (cont.)

Baked Lemon Cheesecake

Recipe for baked lemon cheesecake.

Christmas Pudding

Recipe for traditional Christmas pudding.

Lemon Brûleé

Recipe for lemon brûlée.

Puddings and Desserts (cont.)

Chewy Flapjacks

Recipe for chewy flapjacks.

Ginger Cake

Recipe for ginger cake.

Boston Brownies

Recipe for boston brownies.

Sauces

Container Size and Covering Advice

Guidelines for sauce container size and covering.

White Pouring Sauce

Recipe for white pouring sauce.

Custard Recipe

Recipe for custard.

Sauces (cont.)

Hollandaise Sauce

Recipe for hollandaise sauce.

Preserves

Sterilizing Jars and Dish Size

Methods for sterilizing jars and choosing correct dish size.

Soft Fruit Jam Recipe

Recipe for soft fruit jam.

Red Onion Chutney Recipe

Recipe for red onion chutney.

Orange Marmalade Recipe

Recipe for orange marmalade.

Questions and Answers

Microwave Interference

Explains potential TV interference from the microwave.

Oven Vent Airflow Explanation

Explains why warm air comes from oven vents.

Building-in Your Oven

Oven Housing and Placement Guidelines

Guidelines for fitting the oven into housing and placement advice.

Technical Specifications

Electrical and Dimensional Data

Details on voltage, frequency, power, and dimensions.

Information on Disposal

Waste Electrical Equipment Disposal

Instructions for disposing of electronic waste responsibly.

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