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Panasonic NNT553 User Manual

Panasonic NNT553
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Panasonic NNT553 Specifications

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BrandPanasonic
ModelNNT553
CategoryMicrowave Oven
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Welcome to Panasonic Microwave Cooking

Important Safety Instructions

How to Replace the Fuse

Detailed steps for replacing the fuse in the microwave plug.

Voltage and Power Safety

Guidelines on matching voltage and power, avoiding cord damage, and safe electrical connections.

Oven Handling and Safety

Unpacking and Placement

Instructions for unpacking, examining, placing the oven, and adhering to safety guidelines.

Safe Operation and Use

Rules for safe operation, child supervision, accessory storage, and general usage precautions.

Microwave Oven Care and Maintenance

General Cleaning Instructions

Procedures for cleaning the oven's interior, exterior, control panel, and turntable.

Oven Maintenance and Service

Guidelines for oven servicing, door seal care, oven light replacement, and ordering spares.

Understanding Your Oven's Parts

Key Oven Components

Identification and basic usage notes for the turntable, roller ring, and other oven parts.

Turntable and Arcing Information

Details on turntable rotation, weight limits, and causes of arcing.

Important Information and Safety

General Safety and Cooking Time Advice

Precautions for fire safety, short cooking times, and handling food safely.

Specific Food Handling Warnings

Warnings for foods like boiled eggs, foods with skins, liquids, and lids to prevent explosions or accidents.

Further Important Information

Food Preparation and Oven Use

Guidance on meat thermometers, paper/plastic use, reheating, standing time, and cleaning.

Oven Operation and Safety Notes

Information on fan motor operation, utensil suitability, baby bottle safety, and arcing.

Microwaving Principles Explained

How Microwaves Cook Food

Explanation of microwave energy conversion, reflection, transmission, and heat generation.

Food Suitability and Standing Time

Lists foods unsuitable for microwave-only cooking and the importance of standing time.

General Cooking Guidelines

Standing Time and Food Preparation

Guidance on standing time for various foods, piercing, moisture content, and using cling film.

Cooking and Reheating Tips

Factors Affecting Cooking

Tips on dish size, quantity, spacing, shape, density, covering, arranging, temperature, stirring, and liquids.

Food Checking and Cleaning

Advice on checking food during and after cooking, and maintaining oven cleanliness.

Choosing Correct Containers

Testing Container Suitability

A test procedure to determine if a container is safe and suitable for microwave use.

Guide to Cooking Utensils

Recommendations and warnings for using oven glass, china, ceramic, pottery, and foil/metal containers.

Container Types and Usage

Plastic, Paper, and Wicker Containers

Guidelines on using plastic, paper, wicker, wood, and straw containers, including safety notes.

Cling Film, Roasting Bags, and Foil

Instructions for using cling film, roasting bags, and aluminium foil safely and effectively.

Control Panel Overview

Model Specific Control Panels

Layout and labeling of control panels for NN-T553/NN-T523 and NN-T543 models.

Key Control Panel Functions

Explanations of essential buttons and indicators like Clock, Start, and Auto Programs.

Initial Oven Operation Guide

Plugging In and Setting Clock

Steps for plugging in the oven and setting the 12-hour clock.

Demonstration and Child Lock Modes

How to use demonstration mode for safe practice and activate the child lock feature.

Selecting Power, Time, and Starting

Steps for selecting microwave power level, setting cooking time, and starting the oven.

Setting the Microwave Clock

Clock Setting Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for setting the 12-hour clock using the time pads.

Microwave Power Levels

Selecting Microwave Power

How to select different microwave power levels (High, Defrost, Medium, Low, Simmer) for various cooking needs.

Special Cooking Features

Turbo Reheat Function

Explanation of the Turbo Reheat feature for an added boost of microwave power.

Delay/Stand Feature Operation

How to use the Delay/Stand pad for timing cooking programs or standing time.

Advanced Cooking and Defrosting

Two and Three Stage Cooking

Instructions for programming multi-stage cooking sequences with different power levels and times.

Auto Weight Defrost Function

How to use the Auto Weight Defrost feature to defrost food based on weight.

Auto Weight Defrost Programs

CHAOS Defrost Theory and Steps

Explanation of the CHAOS system and steps for turning, shielding, and breaking up food during defrosting.

Defrost Program Categories

Details on specific defrost programs for Bread, Meat Items, and Meat Joints/Whole Chickens.

Defrosting Guidelines and Tips

Defrosting Process Overview

Explanation of the cyclic defrost process alternating power and standing times.

Tips for Effective Defrosting

Advice on checking food, covering, turning, shielding, and allowing standing time during defrosting.

Defrosting Time Charts

Meat and Fish Defrosting Times

Charts providing defrosting times, methods, and standing times for various meats and fish.

General Defrosting Times

Defrosting times and methods for general items like bread, pastry, and soft fruit.

Auto Weight Reheat and Cook Programs

Using Auto Weight Programs

Guidelines for selecting food categories, weight input, and using the Auto Weight programs.

Weight Range Guidelines (NN-T553/NN-T523)

Minimum and maximum weight ranges for using Auto Weight programs for specific food types.

Auto Weight Cook Programs (NN-T553/NN-T523)

Program Details for Meals and Vegetables

Instructions for Curry, Chinese, Pasta, Casserole, Fresh Vegetables, and Fresh Fish programs.

Program Details for Potatoes

Instructions for Jacket Potatoes and Boiled Potatoes programs.

Auto Weight Cook Programs (NN-T543)

Program Details for Meals and Vegetables

Instructions for Curry, Chinese, Pasta, Fresh Vegetables, and Fresh Fish programs.

Program Details for Potatoes

Instructions for Jacket Potatoes program.

General Cooking and Reheating Guidelines

General Reheating Principles

Advice on fast reheating, covering wet foods, and stirring for even cooking.

Specific Food Reheating Tips

Guidelines for plated meals, canned foods, soups, casseroles, and mince pies.

Safety Cautions for Special Foods

Warnings for Christmas puddings, liquids, and babies' bottles, emphasizing care and testing.

Reheating Charts: Baked Goods and Canned Items

Babies Bottles - Caution

Instructions and safety warnings for reheating baby bottles with milk.

Bread Reheating

Times and methods for reheating various bread items like croissants and rolls.

Canned Beans and Pasta Reheating

Reheating times and instructions for canned beans, pasta, and meat dishes.

Reheating Charts: Puddings, Vegetables, Drinks, and Meat Dishes

Canned Puddings and Vegetables

Reheating times and instructions for canned puddings and vegetables.

Drinks Reheating

Times and methods for reheating coffee and milk drinks.

Homemade Meat Dishes

Reheating times and instructions for homemade meat dishes like casseroles and sauces.

Reheating Charts: Pastries, Meals, and Puddings

Pre-cooked Pastry Reheating

Reheating times for various pre-cooked pastries like pies and quiches.

Homemade Chilled Meals

Reheating instructions for homemade chilled meals like child and adult portions.

Porridge and Puddings Reheating

Reheating times for porridge and various puddings and desserts.

Cooking Charts: Meats

Bacon, Beans, and Beef Cooking

Cooking times and methods for bacon, beans, pulses, and various beef cuts.

Beefburgers and Chicken Cooking

Cooking times and instructions for beefburgers and chicken cuts.

Cooking Charts: Eggs, Fish, and Fruit

Egg and Fish Cooking

Cooking times and methods for poached eggs, scrambled eggs, and various fresh and frozen fish.

Fruit Preparation and Cooking

Instructions for preparing and cooking fruits like apples, pears, and plums.

Cooking Charts: Lamb, Pasta, Pastry, Pizza, Pork, Porridge, Rice

Lamb, Pasta, and Pastry Cooking

Cooking times and methods for lamb, pasta, uncooked pastry, and pizzas.

Pork, Porridge, and Rice Cooking

Cooking times and instructions for pork, porridge, and different types of rice.

Cooking Charts: Rice and Vegetables

Rice Cooking (Continued)

Cooking times for brown and white rice varieties.

Fresh Vegetables Cooking

Cooking times and guidelines for fresh vegetables like asparagus, carrots, and broccoli.

Frozen Vegetables Cooking

Cooking times and guidelines for frozen vegetables like peas, beans, and cauliflower.

Recipe Adaptation and Scaling

Adjusting Recipe Quantities

How to increase or decrease recipe ingredients and cooking times.

Using Other Cookbooks and Cooking for One

Tips for adapting recipes from other sources and for single servings.

Recipes: Soups and Starters

Garlic Mushrooms with Herbs

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Garlic Mushrooms with Herbs.

Coarse Pork Pâtés

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Coarse Pork Pâtés.

Broccoli and Stilton Soup

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Broccoli and Stilton Soup.

Cooking Fish

Fish Cooking Characteristics

How to tell when fish is cooked, managing fish odors, and understanding cooking noise.

Fish Arrangement and Liquid Use

Tips on arranging fish fillets, steaks, and whole fish, plus liquid usage.

Stuffed Citrus Trout Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Stuffed Citrus Trout.

Fish Recipes

Salmon and Vegetable Mornay Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Salmon and Vegetable Mornay.

Poached Smoked Haddock Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Poached Smoked Haddock.

Family Fish Pie Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Family Fish Pie.

Fish Recipes (Continued)

Plaice Provencal Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Plaice Provencal.

Fish Kebabs Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Fish Kebabs.

Fish Balti Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Fish Balti.

Meat and Poultry Cooking Guidelines

Preparation and Timing

Guidelines for defrosted joints, fat content, standing time, turning, and shielding.

Cooking Techniques and Tips

Methods for roasting, cooking small cuts, using roasting bags, and general preparation tips.

Meat and Poultry Recipes

Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Bolognese Sauce.

Lamb in Spicy Cream Sauce Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Lamb in a Spicy Cream and Almond Sauce.

Lamb Casserole Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Lamb Casserole.

Meat and Poultry Recipes (Continued)

Belgian Beef Casserole Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Belgian Beef Casserole.

Steak and Kidney Pudding Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Steak and Kidney Pudding.

Chicken Satay Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Chicken Satay.

Meat and Poultry Recipes (Continued)

Paprika Pork Casserole Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Paprika Pork Casserole.

Chicken Casserole Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Chicken Casserole.

Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Sweet and Sour Pork.

Pasta and Rice Recipes

Pesto Spaghetti Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Pesto Spaghetti.

Tuna Pasta Bake Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Tuna Pasta Bake.

Kedgeree Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Kedgeree.

Pasta and Rice Recipes (Continued)

Fruity Chicken Risotto Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Fruity Chicken Risotto.

Tagliatelle Toscana Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Tagliatelle Toscana.

Vegetable Couscous Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Vegetable Couscous.

Cheese and Egg Dishes

Egg and Quiche Handling

Guidelines for piercing eggs, cooking boiled eggs, and preparing quiches.

Cheese and Egg Recipes

Recipes for Swiss Cheese Fondue, Cheesey Risotto, and Piperade.

Cheese and Egg Dishes (Continued)

Quiche Lorraine Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Quiche Lorraine.

Creamy Cheese Potato Broccoli Bake Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Creamy Cheese, Potato & Broccoli Bake.

Macaroni Cheese Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Macaroni Cheese.

Vegetables and Vegetarian Cooking

Vegetable Preparation Guidelines

General advice on preparing root vegetables, cabbage, and cooking potatoes.

Jacket Potato Preparation and Cooking

Step-by-step guide for preparing and cooking jacket potatoes.

Vegetable and Vegetarian Recipes

Ratatouille Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Ratatouille.

Gratin Dauphinois Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Gratin Dauphinois.

Vegetable Lasagne Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Vegetable Lasagne.

Vegetable and Vegetarian Recipes (Continued)

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Stuffed Sweet Potatoes.

Cauliflower Cheese Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Cauliflower Cheese.

Red Lentil Casserole Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Red Lentil Casserole.

Vegetable and Vegetarian Recipes (Continued)

Vegetable Enchiladas Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Vegetable Enchiladas.

Red Cabbage with Red Onion Almonds Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Red Cabbage with Red Onion and Almonds.

Spicy Bean Goulash Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Spicy Bean Goulash.

Puddings and Desserts

Almond Eve's Pudding Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Almond Eve's Pudding.

Creme Caramel Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Creme Caramel.

Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce.

Puddings and Desserts (Continued)

Lemon Brûleé Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Lemon Brûleé.

Baked Apples Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Baked Apples.

Orange and Chocolate Drop Pudding Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Orange and Chocolate Drop Pudding.

Puddings and Desserts (Continued)

Chocolate Risotto Indulgence Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Chocolate Risotto Indulgence.

Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding.

Christmas Pudding Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Christmas Pudding.

Sauces

Sauce Preparation Guidelines

Advice on container size, stirring, reheating, power levels, and spoon usage.

Sauce Recipes

Recipes for White Pouring Sauce, Custard, and Hollandaise Sauce.

Baking Guidelines

Dish Shape and Quality Considerations

Advice on dish shape for dense cakes and keeping quality of baked goods.

Consistency, Covering, and Dish Size

Tips on cake consistency, covering, dish size, and mixing/beating techniques.

Egg Usage in Baking

Notes on using medium eggs and avoiding specific cake types.

Baking Recipes

Sponge Cake Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Sponge Cake.

Carrot Cake Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Carrot Cake.

Baking Recipes (Continued)

Chewy Flapjacks Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Chewy Flapjacks.

Ginger Cake Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Ginger Cake.

Boston Brownies Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Boston Brownies.

Preserves

Preserve Making Guidelines

Methods for sterilizing jars, general tips, and setting point determination.

Jam, Curd, and Marmalade Recipes

Recipes for Soft Fruit Jam, Lemon Curd, and Orange Marmalade.

Preserves (Continued)

Plum Jam Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Plum Jam.

Tomato Chutney Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Tomato Chutney.

Red Onion Chutney Recipe

Ingredients and instructions for preparing Red Onion Chutney.

Questions, Specifications, and Building-in

Microwave Oven Q&A

Answers to common questions about microwave interference and oven vent heat.

Technical Specifications

Detailed technical data including voltage, frequency, power, and dimensions.

Building-in Your Oven

Instructions and recommendations for installing the microwave oven into cabinetry.

Standard Conversion Charts and Important Notices

Weight Conversion

Chart converting weight measurements between metric and imperial units.

Capacity Conversion

Chart converting capacity measurements between metric and imperial units.

Important Oven Information

Notes on oven rating, heating category, and checking food progress.

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