Panasonic NN-GN68KS Microwave Oven User Guide

Panasonic NN-GN68KS MicrowaveOven User Guide

speed of a microwave + FlashXpress™ = oh yes!
FlashXpress™ broiler = infrared heat = instant heat = no preheating Inverter microwave = no cold spots + evenly cooked food

We have some tips + recipes to get you started >>

» When the oven is plugged in–but not cooking–press the Timer/Clock 2x, and the colon ( : ) will flash
» Enter the time of day using 10 min / 1 min / 10 sec buttons Press 10 min until correct hour appears Press 1 min for 10- 20- 30- 40- 50- minutes Press 10 sec until correct minute appears
» Press Timer/Clock again and the colon ( : ) will stop flash

First things first…setting the CLOCK
Please read the instruction manual for all settings, sensor cook functions and additional safety notices.

Best setting for anything you want to keep crispy or browned. Reheating fried chicken, hot sandwiches, last nights pizza? The grill button is your new best friend.
» Press Grill for your choice of power level ONCE for High, TWICE for Medium and 3 TIMES for Low.
» Press 10 min / 1 min / 10 sec to set your desired cooking time
» Press Start

BROILING / GRILLING 

Unique to this product, use both microwave + broiling at the same time! Great for foods to heat all the way through, and need that crispy top you love. Baked pastas, quick nachos, cheesy au gratin potatoes…anything your taste buds desire
» Press Combination for your choice of power level ONCE for High, TWICE for Medium and 3 TIMES for Low.
» Press 10 min / 1 min / 10 sec to set your desired cooking time
» Press Start

COMBINATION — best of both worlds! 

FULL POWER? JUST SET YOUR COOKING TIME!
» Press the 10 min / 1 min / 10 sec buttons to reach desired cooking time
» Press Start
WANT A LOWER POWER?
» Press Power Level until you see your setting 10 is the highest, 0 is keep warm.
» Set cooking time (see above)
Microwave COOKING

» Chicken Nuggets Directly on rack or microwave- and oven-safe plate. Combination setting for 7 mins. Turn over halfway thru cooking
» Hot Dogs Directly on rack or microwave- and oven-safe plate. Grill 4 ­ 6 mins. You may want to roll halfway through for even browning
» Hot Sandwiches Place on microwave- and oven-safe plate. Grill 4 ­ 7 mins depending on desired crispiness and browning
» Fresh Shrimp Directly on rack, Grill 4 mins, turn shrimp over. Grill up to 4 more minutes until pink through
» Frozen Tater Tots Place on microwave- and oven-safe dish. Combination setting 1 for 7 mins
» Reheating Cold Pizza Place directly on rack. Combination setting 1 for 2 min 20 sec
General Cooking Guide / Tips

» Press Popcorn until your popcorn bag size shows on the screen Don’t see your size? Just follow the direction on the bag
» Press Start Need a little more popping? Push ▲ for an extra 10 seconds
Movie Night? POPCORN!

» Press Sensor Reheat
» Press Start
The microwave senses when your food is reheated thoroughly and will stop when it’s done
Leftovers to REHEAT?

Need to keep one of your side dishes hot while you finish your main? Making batches of pancakes or waffles to feed the family. Use the Keep Warm function to keep your food ready for up to 30 mins.
» Press Power Level until you see P0 (11x)
» Press 10 min / 1 min / 10 sec to set your desired warming time
» Press Start
Keeping it WARM

» Press Quick 30 That’s it!
Press again for an extra 30 secs
Just 30 SECONDS please.

LOADED FRIES

12 ounces frozen fries
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 tsp paprika
¾ cup cheddar cheese, divided
2 Tablespoon sour cream
¼ cup bacon bits, fully cooked
1 spring onion, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Combine spices with sour cream and mix with French fries.
  2. Toss with scallions, bacon and ½ cup of cheddar.
  3. Scoop mixture into a 9” microwave-safe dish and top with the remaining ¼ cup cheese.
  4. Use COMBINATION 3 for 15 minutes.

NACHOS

4 cups tortilla chips (approx.)
½ fresh jalapeno, seeded, chopped
2 Tablespoons pickled jalapeno, drained and roughly chopped
½ cup refried beans
¾ cup Mexican cheese mix, divided
¼ cup cilantro, leaved only
½ cup pineapple, chopped
½ cup sour cream

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Toss chips with refried beans, ¼ cup cheese, cilantro leaves, pineapple, sour cream and fresh and pickled jalapenos.
  2. Top with remaining ½ cheese and scoop into 9” microwave-safe dish.
  3. Use COMBINATION 3 for 4-5 minutes.

CRISPY FLATBREAD
1 naan bread, pre-baked
2 teaspoons apricot jam
4-5 slices brie cheese

1 Tablespoon store-bought kimchi, roughly chopped handful of arugula

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Mix jam and kimchi; spread on naan.
  2. Top with brie and put on a 9” microwave- and oven-safe plate.
  3. Use COMBINATION 2 for 4:30 minutes.
  4. Top with arugula, slice and serve.

FRITTATA

6 eggs
2 Tablespoon heavy cream
¼ cup bacon bits, fully cooked
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cheddar cheese, shredded
1 bell pepper, roughly chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Lightly spray a 9” microwave- and oven-safe dish with oil.
  2. Break eggs into a medium bowl and whisk to blend.
  3. Add all other ingredients and pour into prepared dish.
  4. Use COMBINATION 2 for 9:30 minutes.

WEEKNIGHT PASTA BAKE

2-1⁄2 cups cooked pasta
3⁄4 cup ricotta cheese
2 Tablespoons shredded Parmesan
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and pour into a 9” microwave- and oven-safe dish, scraping the bottom for the parmesan bits.
  2. Use COMBINATION 2 for 11:30 minutes

APPLE CRUMBLE

5 M granny smith apples, peeled and roughly chopped
⅓c+2 Tablespoons sugar, divided
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
⅓ cup flour, preferable whole wheat
½ stick butter, melted
½ cup old fashioned oats
¼ teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Mix apples with 2 tablespoons sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon. Pour into 9” dish.
  2. In a different bowl, mix flour, butter, salt, remaining sugar and oats. Pour onto apples.
  3. Use COMBINATION 2 for 13 minutes.

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