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Important safety instructions
Please read carefully and keep for future reference
Operating Instructions and Cookbook
Convection/Grill/Microwave Oven
Model No. NN-CD87KS
For household use only
NN-CD87KS
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Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.
Your oven is rated 1000 Watts (IEC). When using other
cookbooks remember to adjust cooking times accordingly.
The symbol indicates the heating category for your oven when
cooking or reheating convenience foods.
Your oven is rated ‘E’, which is very efcient. It is therefore
very important that you refer carefully to the packet instructions
on convenience foods.
Some packet instructions only display information for B or D
rated ovens. We therefore provide additional guidelines for
reheating and cooking on pages 70-86 of this book.
Always check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats
by simply opening the door. After checking the progress of the
foods, press Start to continue the cooking time.
Failure to follow the instructions given in this Operating
Instructions and Cookbook, may affect the recipe result and in
some instances may be dangerous.
( Customer Communications Centre
0344 844 3899
Selected Spares and Accessories:
Order direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by
telephoning the Customer Communications Centre number
above.
For Cookery Advice call: 01344 862108
(open Monday to Wednesday 9am - 12pm)
Alternatively visit our web site at www.theideaskitchen.co.uk
Important Notice
The IEC
(60705) power
output (watts)
The heating
category for small
packs of food
Microwave symbol
Weight
½ oz -
1 oz -
2 oz -
3 oz -
4 oz -
5 oz -
6 oz -
7 oz -
8 oz -
9 oz -
10 oz -
11 oz -
12 oz -
13 oz -
14 oz -
15 oz -
1 lb/16 oz -
Capacity
½ tsp -
1 tsp -
1 tbsp -
¼ pt -
½ pt -
¾ pt -
1 pt -
1¾ pt -
15 g
25 g
50 g
75 g
100 g
150 g
175 g
200 g
225 g
250 g
275 g
300 g
350 g
375 g
400 g
425 g
450 g
3 ml
5 ml
15 ml
150 ml
300 ml
450 ml
600 ml
1 litre
Or write to the address below:
Home Appliance Innovation Centre
Panasonic UK, a branch of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH,
Maxis 2
Western Road
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 1RT
UK
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Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic appliance.
Contents
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Important Safety Instructions . . . . 9-10
Disposal of Old Equipment........10
Before Using Your Oven..........11
Placement of Your Oven..........12
Care & Cleaning of Your Oven ..12-13
Maintenance of Your Oven ........14
Parts of Your Oven ...........15-16
Important Information -
Read Carefully ...............17-19
Microwaving Principles ..........20
General Guidelines ...........21-23
Containers to Use ............24-25
Control Panel ..................26
Display Window ................ 27
Cooking Modes ..............27-28
Let's Start to Use Your Oven ......29
Child Lock ....................29
Setting the Clock ...............30
Operation Guide Setting .........30
Microwave Cooking and
Defrosting ..................31-32
Auto Weight Defrost
- Chaos Defrost ..............32-34
Defrosting Guidelines ...........34
Defrosting Using Defrost
Microwave and Time ............35
Defrosting Chart Using Defrost
Microwave and Time ............36
Grilling .....................37-38
Convection Cooking ..........39-40
Combination Cooking .........41-42
Combination
(Grill and Microwave). . . . . . . . . .43-44
Combination
(Convection and Microwave) ....45-46
Multistage Cooking .............47
Using the Timer ..............48-49
Using the Add Time Function. . . . . . 50
One Push Reheating ..........51-52
Auto Weight Programs ........53-55
Auto Weight Beverage Programs ..56
Re-Bake Bread Programs ........57
Auto Sensor Programs ........58-61
Junior Menu Programs ........62-64
Auto Combi/Roast Programs ....65-67
Cooking and Reheating
Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68-69
Reheating Charts ............70-75
Cooking Charts ..............76-86
Recipes
Increasing and Decreasing
Recipes ......................87
Using Recipes from Other Books ..87
Cooking for One ...............87
Soups and Starters ...........88-89
Fish .......................90-92
Meat and Poultry .............93-98
Pasta, Rice and Beans .......99-100
Cheese and Egg Dishes .....101-102
Vegetables and Vegetarian ...103-107
Sauces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108-109
Pastry ...................... 110
Baking ...................111-112
Desserts .................113-116
Preserves ................117-118
Junior Recipes ............119-121
Questions and Answers ......122-123
Building-in Your Oven .......... 123
Technical Specications ........124
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Important safety instructions. Before operating this oven,
please read these instructions carefully and keep for
future reference.
This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory and mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction by a person responsible for their safety
concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervision. Keep the
appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than
8 years.
When this oven is installed, it should be easy to isolate
the appliance from the electricity supply by pulling out the
plug or operating a circuit breaker.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualied
person in order to avoid a hazard.
Warning! The appliance should be inspected for damage
to the door seals and door seal areas and if these areas
are damaged the appliance should not be operated until
it has been repaired by a service technician trained by
the manufacturer.
Safety Instructions
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Warning! Do not attempt to tamper with or make any
adjustments or repairs to the door, control panel housing,
safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven.
Do not remove the outer panel from the oven which
gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
Repairs should only be by a qualied service person.
Warning! Liquids and other foods must not be heated in
sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
Warning! Do not place this oven near an electric or gas
cooker range.
Warning! Only allow children to use the oven without
supervision when adequate instructions have been given
so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and
understands the hazards of improper use. Ensure that
children do not touch the hot outer casing after operation
of the oven.
The appliance must not be installed behind a decorative
door in order to avoid overheating.
This oven is intended for counter-top use and built-in use.
It is not intended for use inside a cupboard. This oven
may be built into a wall cabinet by using the proper trim
kit, (NN-TK81KCSCP) which may be purchased from a
local Panasonic dealer.
For Countertop use:
Oven must be placed on a at, stable surface
85 cm / 33 ½ inch above oor level, with rear of oven
placed against a back wall. For proper operation, the
oven must have sucient air ow. i.e. 5 cm /2 inch at one
side, the other being open; 15 cm /6 inch clear over the
top; 10 cm /4 inch at the rear.
Safety Instructions
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When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check
the oven frequently as these types of containers ignite if
overheated.
If smoke is emitted or a re occurs in the oven, press
Stop/Cancel button and leave the door closed in order to
stie any ames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut o
power at fuse or circuit breaker panel.
This appliance is intended to be used in household
applications only.
Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed
eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when
handling the container.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to
be stirred or shaken. The temperature has to be checked
before consumption to avoid burns.
Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole hard-boiled
eggs by microwave. Pressure may build up and the
eggs may explode, even after the microwave heating
has ended.
The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food
deposits removed.
Clean the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal
areas regularly. When food splatters or spilled liquids
adhere to the oven walls, door seals and door seal
areas wipe o with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be
used if they get very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or
abrasive is not recommended.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners.
Safety Instructions
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When using the grill, convection or combination
mode, some foods may inevitably splatter grease on to
the oven walls. If the oven is not cleaned occasionally, it
may start to “smoke” during use.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could
lead to deterioration of surfaces that could aect the
life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous
situation.
A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning the
appliance.
Warning! The accessible parts may become hot in grill,
convection and combination use. Young children
should be kept away. Children should only use the
oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures
generated.
Exterior oven surfaces and the oven door will get hot
during grill, convection, or combination functions,
take care when opening or closing the door and when
inserting or removing food and accessories.
The oven has a heating element situated in the top of
the oven. After using either the grill, convection or
combination functions, the inside surfaces of the oven
will be very hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching
any of the inside surfaces near the heating element inside
the oven. N.B. After cooking by these functions, the
oven accessories will be very hot.
This appliance is not intended to be operated by means
of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
In case of electronic failure, oven can only be turned o at
the wall socket.
Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave
ovens.
Do not use harsh, abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can
scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the
glass.
The microwave oven is intended for heating food and
beverages only. Take care when heating foods low in
moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, biscuits and
pastries. These can easily burn, dry out or catch on re if
cooked too long. We do not recommend heating foods
low in moisture such as popcorn or poppadoms.
Drying of food, newspapers or clothing and heating of
warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloths, wheat
bags, hot water bottles and similar may lead to risk of
injury, ignition or re.
The oven lamp must be replaced by a service technician
trained by the manufacturer. Do not attempt to remove
the outer casing from the oven.
Caution! In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent
resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must
not be supplied through an external switching device,
such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly
switched on and o by the utility.
Care should be taken not to displace the glass turntable
when removing containers from the appliance.
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Read carefully and keep for future
reference.
This appliance is supplied with a
moulded three pin mains plug for your
safety and convenience, which may be
marked, and rated, 13 amps.
A 13 amp fuse is tted acording to the
type of mains plug tted.
Should the fuse need to be replaced,
please ensure that the replacement
fuse has the correct rating for the
type of mains plug tted and that it is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the
BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
Warning!
If the fuse cover is detachable,
never use the plug with the
cover omitted. A replacement
fuse cover can be purchased
from your local Panasonic
Dealer.
How to replace the fuse
Open the fuse
compartment with
a screwdriver and
replace the fuse.
If the tted moulded plug is
unsuitable for the socket outlet in
your home then the fuse should
be removed and the plug cut off
and disposed of safely and an
appropriate one tted. There is a
danger of severe electrical shock if
the cut off plug is inserted into any
13 amp socket.
If a new plug is to be tted, please
observe the wiring code as shown
opposite. If in any doubt, please
consult a qualied electrician (For U.K.
Models only).
Warning!
This appliance must be
earthed.
Important!
The wires in this mains lead
are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Green-and-yellow: Earth.
Blue: Neutral. Brown: Live.
As the colours of the wire in the
mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-
and-yellow must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter E or by the Earth symbol
- or coloured green or green-and-
yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must
be connected to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must
be connected to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
When this oven is installed it should be
easy to isolate the appliance from the
electricity supply by pulling out the plug
or operating a circuit breaker.
Voltage & Power
The voltage used must be
the same as specied on this
microwave oven. Using a higher
voltage than that which is
specied is dangerous and may
result in a re or other type of
accident causing damage.
Important Safety Instructions
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Important Safety Instructions
Do not immerse cord, plug or oven in
water. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces. Do not let cord hang over the
edge of table or work top. Do not plug
your oven in via an extension cable as
this can be dangerous. It is important
to plug the oven directly into a wall
socket.
The back of the appliance heats up
during use. Do not allow the cord
to be in contact with the back of the
appliance or cabinet surface.
Only for European Union
and countries with
recycling systems
This symbol on the products,
packaging, and/or accompanying
documents means that used electrical
and electronic products must not be
mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and
recycling of old products, please take
them to applicable collection points
in accordance with your national
legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will
help to save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects
on human health and the environment.
For more information about collection
and recycling, please contact your local
municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for
incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
Disposal of Old Equipment
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Examine Your Oven
1. Unpack oven, remove all packing
material, and examine the oven for
any damage such as dents, broken
door latches or cracks in the door.
Notify dealer immediately if unit is
damaged. Do not install if unit is
damaged.
Guarantee
2. Your receipt is your guarantee,
please keep safely.
Cord
3. If the supply cord of this
appliance is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or
it’s service agent or a similarly
qualied person in order to avoid
a hazard.
Note
The appliance should be
inspected for damage to the
door seals and door seal
areas. If these areas are
damaged the appliance should
not be operated until it has
been repaired by a service
technician trained by the
manufacturer.
4. Before using grill, convection
or combination function for the
rst time operate the oven without
food and accessories (including
glass turntable and roller ring) on
Convection 220 °C for 5 minutes.
This will allow the oil that is used
for rust protection to be burned off.
This is the only time that the oven
is operated empty (except when
preheating).
Before Using Your Oven
Caution! Hot Surfaces
Exterior oven surfaces and the
oven door will get hot during
Combination/Grill/Convection.
Do not operate the oven
empty apart from point 4 above
and when preheating. The
appliance must not be operated
by microwave or combination
including microwave without
food in the oven. Operation
when empty will damage the
appliance.
During use the appliance
becomes hot. Care should be
taken to avoid touching heating
elements inside the oven.
The accessible parts may
become hot in combination
use. Young children less than
8 years of age should be
kept away. Children should
only use the oven under
adult supervision due to the
temperatures generated.
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Open
15 cm
10 cm
5 cm
Important
It is essential for the safe
operation of the oven that it is
kept clean and wiped out after
each use. Failure to maintain the
oven in a clean condition could
lead to deterioration of a surface
that could adversely affect the
life of the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.
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.
Take care when cleaning around
the waveguide cover.
3. After using grill, convection or
combination cooking, the walls
of the oven should be cleaned
with a soft cloth and soapy water.
Particular care should be taken
to keep the window area clean
especially after cooking by grill,
convection or combination.
Stubborn spots inside the oven
can be removed by using a small
amount of conventional oven-
cleaner sprayed onto a soft damp
cloth. Wipe onto problem spots,
leave for recommended time
and then wipe off. Do not spray
directly inside the oven.
Care & Cleaning of Your Oven
This oven is intended for counter-top
use and built-in use. It is not intended
for use inside a cupboard. Refer to
Building-in Your oven on page 123.
1. Oven must be placed on a at,
stable surface 85 cm / 33 ½ inch
above oor level, with rear of oven
placed against a back wall. For
proper operation, the oven must
have sufcient air ow, i.e. 5 cm /
2 inch at one side, the other side
being open; 15 cm / 6 inch clear
over the top; 10 cm / 4 inch at the
rear.
2. Do not place the microwave oven
on a shelf directly above a gas or
electric hob. This may be a safety
hazard and the oven may be
damaged.
3. Do not block the air vents on the
sides and back of the oven. If
these openings are blocked during
operation the oven may overheat.
In this case the oven is protected
by a thermal safety device and
resumes operation only after
cooling down. The oven will remain
inoperable with a blank display until
it has cooled.
4. This appliance is intended to be
used in household applications
only.
Placement of Your Oven
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4. After use, the oven interior
should be wiped out to remove
any remaining water in order to
reduce the risk of corrosion to the
cavity and door. The cavity and
door can be damaged by abrasive
cleaners and sharp objects so care
must be taken to avoid damage
caused in this way. If the cavity or
door become damaged the lining
may begin to corrode. Providing
the above precautions are taken
regarding the cleaning and care of
your oven the life of the cavity and
door may be extended.
5. 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.
6. If the control panel becomes dirty,
clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not
use harsh detergents or abrasives
on the control panel. When
cleaning the control panel, leave
the oven door open to prevent the
oven from accidentally turning on.
After cleaning press Stop/Cancel
pad to clear display window.
7. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners
or sharp metal scrapers to clean
the oven door glass since they
can scratch the surface, which may
result in shattering of the glass.
8. Keep air vents clear at all times
Check that no dust or other material
is blocking any of the air vents on
the top, bottom or rear of the oven.
If air vents become blocked this
could cause overheating which
would affect the operation of the
oven and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
9. 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 under high
humidity conditions and in no way
indicates a malfunction of the unit
or microwave leakage.
10. It is occasionally necessary to
remove the glass turntable for
cleaning. Wash the turntable in
warm soapy water. Do not place in
the dishwasher.
11. The roller ring and oven cavity
oor should be cleaned regularly to
avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe
the bottom surface of the oven,
particularly the turntable spindle
and the area surrounding this, with
mild detergent and hot water then
dry with a clean cloth. The roller
ring may be washed in mild soapy
water.
After removing the roller ring from
cavity oor for cleaning, be sure to
replace it in the proper position.
12. When grilling or cooking by
convection or combination, some
foods may splatter grease onto
the oven walls. If the oven is not
cleaned to eliminate this grease,
it can accumulate and cause the
oven to ‘smoke during use. These
marks will be more difcult to clean
later.
13. A steam cleaner is not to be used
for cleaning.
14. Users are advised to avoid any
downward pressure on the
microwave door when in the open
position. There is a safety risk that
the oven will tilt forward.
Care & Cleaning of Your Oven
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Service
1. When your oven requires
a service call your local
Panasonic engineer (Customer
Communications Centre on
0344 844 3899 can recommend an
engineer).
Door Seals
2. Do not attempt to tamper with or
make any adjustments or repairs to
door, control panel housing, safety
interlock switches or any other part
of the oven. Do not remove outer
panel from oven. The door seals
and door seal areas should always
be kept clean – use a damp cloth.
Oven Light
3. The oven lamp must be replaced
by a service technician trained by
the manufacturer. Do not attempt
to remove the outer casing from the
oven.
Selected Spares and
Accessories
4. These may be ordered direct; on
line at www.panasonic.co.uk
or by telephoning the Customer
Communications Centre on
0344 844 3899. Most major credit
and debit cards accepted. Ensure
you quote the correct model
number.
Warning!
It is hazardous for anyone other
than a competent person to
carry out any service or repair
operation which involves the
removal of a cover which gives
protection against exposure to
microwave energy.
The appliance should be
inspected for damage to the
door seals and door seal areas.
If these areas are damaged
the appliance should not be
operated until it has been
repaired by a service technician
trained by the manufacturer.
Maintenance of Your Oven
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1. Do not operate the oven without
the roller ring and glass turntable in
place.
2. Only use the glass turntable
specically designed for this oven.
Do not substitute with any other
glass turntable.
3. If glass turntable is hot, allow to
cool before cleaning or placing in
water.
4. Do not cook directly on glass
turntable. Always place food in
a microwave safe dish. The only
exception to this is when cooking
jacket potatoes on microwave only.
5. If food or utensils on the glass
turntable touch the oven walls
this will cause the glass turntable
to stop moving. It will then
automatically rotate in the opposite
direction. This is normal. Open
oven door, reposition the food and
restart.
6. The glass turntable can rotate in
either direction. The maximum
weight that can be placed on the
glass turntable is 4 Kg (8 lb 14 oz)
(this includes total weight of food
and dish).
Parts of Your Oven
7. While cooking by microwave or
combination the glass turntable
may vibrate. This will not affect
cooking performance.
8. The metal accessories provided
must only be used as directed
for grilling, convection and
combination cooking. Never use
them on microwave only.
Do not use if operating the oven
with less than 200 g (7 oz) of
food on a manual combination
program. Failure to use
accessories correctly could
damage your oven.
9. Arcing may occur if the incorrect
weight of food is used, a metal
container has been used
incorrectly, or the accessories have
been damaged. If this occurs, stop
the machine immediately. You
can continue to cook by grill or
convection only.
10. Always refer to instructions for
correct accessories to use on all
programs. The glass turntable and
roller ring are the only accessories
used for microwave cooking. For
convection and combination
cooking the enamel tray must
always be in place on the glass
turntable (unless stated).
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1 Door release
Press to open the door. When you
open the oven door during cooking,
the cooking is stopped temporarily
without clearing earlier made
settings. The cooking is resumed
as soon as the door is closed and
Start pressed. The oven lamp lights
as soon as the door is opened.
2 Oven window
3 Door safety lock system
4 Oven lamp
5 Waveguide cover
(do not remove)
6 External oven air vents
7 Control panel
8 Power supply cord
9 Plug
10 Identication label
11 Glass turntable
The glass turntable and roller ring
are the only accessories used for
microwave cooking.
12 Roller ring
(i).The roller ring and oven oor
should be cleaned frequently to
prevent excessive noise.
(ii).The roller ring must always
be used together with the glass
turntable for cooking.
13 Heating elements
14 Caution label (hot surfaces)
15 Menu label
16 Wire rack
17 Enamel tray
18 Warning label
Parts of Your Oven
Note
1. The illustration is for reference only.
2. The glass turntable, wire rack and enamel tray are the only accessories
with this oven. All other cooking utensils mentioned in this manual must
be purchased separately.
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Safety
If smoke is emitted or a re occurs in
the oven, press Stop/Cancel button
and leave the door closed in order to
stie any ames. Disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
Short Cooking Times
As microwave cooking times are much
shorter than other cooking methods it
is essential that recommended cooking
times are not exceeded without rst
checking the food.
Cooking times given in the cookbook
are approximate. Factors that
may affect cooking times are:
preferred degree of cooking, starting
temperature, altitude, volume, size and
shape of foods and utensils used. As
you become familiar with the oven, you
will be able to adjust these factors.
It is better to initially undercook
rather than overcook foods. If food is
undercooked, it can always be returned
to the oven for further cooking. If food
is overcooked, nothing can be done.
Always start with minimum cooking
times.
Important
If the recommended cooking
times are exceeded the food
will be spoiled and in extreme
circumstances could catch
re and possibly damage the
interior of the oven.
Small Quantities of Food
Take care when heating small
quantities of food as these can easily
burn, dry out or catch re if cooked too
long. Always set short cooking times
and check the food frequently.
Note
Never operate the oven
without food inside (except
when preheating).
Foods Low in Moisture
Take care when heating foods low in
moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate,
biscuits and pastries. These can easily
burn, dry out or catch on re if cooked
too long. We do not recommend
heating foods low in moisture such
as popcorn or poppadoms. The
microwave oven is intended for heating
food and beverages only. Drying of
food, newspapers or clothing and
heating of warming pads, slippers,
sponges, damp cloth, wheat bags, hot
water bottles and similar may lead to
risk of injury, ignition or re.
Christmas Pudding
Christmas puddings and other foods
high in fats or sugar, e.g. jam, mince
pies, must not be over heated. These
foods must never be left unattended
as with over cooking these foods can
ignite.
Boiled Eggs
Eggs in their shell and whole hard
boiled eggs should not be heated
in microwave ovens since they may
explode even after microwave heating
has ended.
Foods with Skins
Potatoes, apples, egg yolk, whole
vegetables and sausages are
examples of food with non porous
skins. These must be pierced using a
fork before cooking to prevent bursting.
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Warning!
Liquids and other foods must
not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable
to explode.
Liquids
When heating liquids, e.g. soup,
sauces and beverages in your
microwave oven, overheating the liquid
beyond boiling point can occur without
evidence of bubbling.
This could result in a sudden boil
over of the hot liquid. To prevent this
possibility the following steps should
be taken:
a. Avoid using straight-sided
containers with narrow necks.
b. Do not overheat.
c. Stir the liquid before placing the
container in the oven and again
halfway through the heating time.
d. After heating, allow to stand in the
oven for a short time, stirring again
before carefully removing the
container.
e. Microwave heating of beverages
can result in delayed eruptive
boiling, therefore care should be
taken when handling the container.
Lids
Always remove the lids of jars and
containers and takeaway food
containers before you microwave them.
If you don’t then steam and pressure
might build up inside and cause an
explosion even after the microwave
cooking has stopped.
Deep Fat Frying
Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your
oven.
Meat Thermometer
Use a meat thermometer to check the
degree of cooking of joints and poultry
only when meat has been removed
from the microwave. If undercooked,
return to the oven and cook for a few
more minutes at the recommended
power level. Do not leave a
conventional meat thermometer in the
oven when microwaving.
Paper & Plastic
When heating food in plastic or paper
containers keep an eye on the oven
due to the possibility of ignition. Do
not use wire twist-ties with roasting
bags as arcing will occur. Do not use
recycled paper products, e.g. kitchen
roll unless they say they are specically
designed for use in a microwave oven.
These products contain impurities
which may cause sparks and/or res
when used.
Reheating
It is essential that reheated food
is served piping hot. Remove the
food from the oven and check that
it is piping hot, i.e. steam is being
emitted from all parts and any sauce
is bubbling. (If you wish you may
choose to check the food has reached
75 ˚C with a food thermometer – but
remember do not use this thermometer
inside the microwave).
For foods that cannot be stirred, e.g.
lasagne, shepherds pie, the centre
should be cut with a knife to test
it is well heated through. Even if a
manufacturer’s packet instructions
have been followed always check the
food is piping hot before serving and if
in doubt return your food to the oven
for further heating.
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Standing Time
Standing time refers to the period at
the end of cooking or reheating when
food is left before being eaten, i.e. it
is a rest time which allows the heat in
the food to continue to conduct to the
centre, thus eliminating cold spots. See
page 21.
Keeping Your Oven Clean
It is essential for the safe operation of
the oven that it is wiped out regularly.
Use warm soapy water, squeeze the
cloth out well and use to remove any
grease or food from the interior. Pay
particular attention to the door seal
area and also the areas around the
microwave feed guide situated on
the right hand side of the cavity wall.
The oven should be unplugged when
cleaning.
Fan Motor Operation
After using the oven the fan motor may
rotate for a few minutes to cool the
electric components. This is normal
and you can take out food even though
the fan motor operates. You can
continue using the oven during this
time.
Grilling
The oven will only operate on the grill
function with the door closed
.
Babies Bottles and Food Jars
When reheating babies bottles always
remove top and teat. Liquid at the
top of the bottle will be much hotter
than that at the bottom and must be
shaken thoroughly before checking
the temperature. The lid must also be
removed from babies food jars, the
contents must also be stirred or shaken
before the temperature is checked.
This should be carried out before
consumption to avoid burns.
See page 69.
Arcing
Arcing may occur if a metal container
has been used accidentally or if the
incorrect weight of food is used or the
accessories have been damaged.
Arcing is when blue ashes of light
are seen in the microwave oven. If this
occurs, stop the machine immediately.
If the oven is left unattended and this
continues it can damage the machine.
You can continue to cook by grill or
convection only.
Maximum Weight on Turntable
The maximum weight that can be
placed on the turntable is 4 kg (8 lb
14 oz) (this includes total weight of
food and dish).
Utensils/Containers
Before use check that utensils /
containers are suitable for use in
microwave ovens. See pages 24-25.
Storage of Accessories
Do not store any objects other than
oven accessories inside the oven in
case it is accidentally turned on.
Do not operate the oven
empty (except when
preheating and when burning
off the oil, see point 4 on
page 11). The appliance
must not be operated by
microwave or combination
without food in the oven.
Operation when empty will
damage the appliance.
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Microwave energy has been used in
this country to cook and reheat food
since early experiments with radar in
World War II. Microwaves are present
in the atmosphere all the time, both
naturally and from manmade sources.
Manmade sources include radar, radio,
television, telecommunication links and
mobile phones.
How Microwaves Cook Food
Reection
The microwaves bounce off the metal
walls and the metal door screen.
In a microwave oven, electricity is
converted into microwaves by the
magnetron.
Transmission
Then they pass through the cooking
containers to be absorbed by the water
molecules in the food, all foods contain
water to a more or lesser extent.
The microwaves cause the water
molecules to vibrate which causes
friction, i.e. heat. This heat then
cooks the food. Microwaves are also
attracted to fat and sugar particles,
and foods high in these will cook more
quickly. Microwaves can only penetrate
to a depth of 1½-2 inch (4-5 cm) and
as heat spreads through the food by
conduction, just as in a traditional
oven, the food cooks from the outside
inwards.
Note
The dish used to cook or
reheat the food will get warm
during cooking, as the heat
conducts from the food. Even in
microwaving, oven gloves are
required!
Microwaves cannot
pass through metal and
therefore metal cooking
utensils can never be used in
a microwave, for cooking on
microwave only.
Foods Not Suitable for Cooking
by Microwave Only
Yorkshire puddings, soufes, double
crust pastry pies. This is because these
foods rely on dry external heat to cook
correctly, do not attempt to cook by
micro wave. Foods that require deep fat
frying cannot be cooked either.
Standing Time
When a microwave oven is switched
off, the food will continue to cook
by conduction – not by microwave
energy. Hence standing time is very
important in microwaving, particularly
for dense foods i.e. meat, cakes and
reheated meals (Refer to page 21).
Boiled Eggs
Do not boil eggs in your
microwave. Raw eggs boiled
in their shells can explode and
cause serious injury.
Microwaving Principles
Magnetron
Oven Cavity
Turntable
Waveguide
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Piercing
The skin or membrane
on some foods will cause
steam to build up during
cooking. These foods must
be pierced or a strip of skin
should be peeled off before
cooking to allow the steam
to es cape. Eggs, potatoes,
apples, sausages etc.
will all need to be pierced
before cooking. Do not
attempt to boil eggs in
their shells.
Moisture Content
Many fresh foods e.g.
vegetables and fruit, vary in
their moisture content
throughout the season.
Jacket potatoes are a
particular example of this.
For this reason cooking
times may have to be
adjusted throughout the
year. Dry ingredients e.g.
rice, pasta, can dry out
further during storage and
cooking times may differ
from freshly purchased
ingredients.
Standing Time
Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes
and cakes, require a standing
time (inside or outside of the oven)
after cooking, to allow heat to nish
conducting through the food.
Meat Joints
Stand 15 minutes wrapped in aluminium
foil.
Plated Meals
Stand for 2-3 minutes.
Vegetables
Boiled potatoes benet from standing
for 1-2 minutes, however most other
types of vegetables can be served
immediately.
Defrosting
It is essential to allow standing time to
complete the process. This can vary
from 5 minutes e.g. raspberries, to up
to 1 hour for a joint of meat. See pages
35-36.
If food is not cooked after standing
time, return to oven and cook for
additional time.
General Guidelines
Jacket Potatoes
After being cooked in microwave
only, remove and wrap in aluminium
foil to stand. It is not necessary to
stand jacket potatoes cooked in
combination mode. Stand for 15
minutes.
Fish
Stand for 2-3 minutes.
Egg Dishes
Stand for 1-2 minutes.
Precooked Convenience
Food
Stand for 1-2 minutes.
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Cling Film
Cling lm helps keep the
food moist and the trapped
steam assists in speeding
up cooking times. Cling lm
should be pierced before
cooking, to allow excess
steam to escape. Always
take care when removing
cling lm from a dish as the
build-up of steam will be
very hot. Always purchase
cling lm that states on
the packet “suitable for
microwave cooking” and use
as a covering only. Do not
line dishes with cling lm.
Do not cover foods when
cooking by grill, convection
or combination.
Dish Size
Follow the dish sizes given
in the recipes, as these
affect the cook ing and
reheating times. A quan tity
of food spread in a bigger
dish cooks and reheats
more quickly.
Quantity
Small quantities cook faster
than large quantities, also
small meals will reheat more
quickly than large portions.
Spacing
Foods cook more quickly
and evenly if spaced apart.
Never pile foods on top of
each other.
Shape
Even shapes cook evenly.
Food cooks better by
microwave when in a
round container rather than
square.
Density
Porous airy foods heat more
quickly than dense heavy
foods.
Covering
Cover foods with microwave
cling lm or a self-tting
lid. Cover sh, vegetables,
cas seroles, soups. Do not
cover cakes, sauces, jacket
potatoes, pastry items.
Please refer to cooking
charts and recipes for more
information.
Arranging
Individual foods e.g. chicken
portions or chops, should
be placed on a dish with the
thicker parts to the outside.
Ingredients
Foods containing fat, sugar
or salt heat up very quickly.
The lling may be much
hotter than the pastry. Take
care when eating. Do not
overheat even if the pastry
does not appear to be very
hot.
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General Guidelines
Starting Temperature
The colder the food, the
longer it takes to heat up.
Food from a fridge takes
longer to reheat than food
at room temperature. Food
temperature should be
between 5-8 ºC before
cooking.
Turning and Stirring
Some foods require stirring
during cooking. Meat and
poultry should be turned
after half the cooking time.
Liquids
All liquids must be stirred
before, during and after
heating. Water espe cially
must be stirred before and
during heating, to avoid
eruption. Do not heat liquids
that have previously been
boiled. Do not overheat.
Checking Food
It is essential that food is
checked during and after
a recommended cooking
time, even if an auto
program has been used
(just as you would check
food cooked in a conven-
tional oven). Return the
food to the oven for further
cooking if necessary.
Cleaning
As microwaves work on
food particles, keep your
oven clean at all times.
Stubborn spots of food
can be removed by using
a branded oven cleaner,
sprayed onto a soft cloth.
Always wipe the oven dry
after cleaning. Avoid any
plastic parts and door area.
Customers should not spray
directly into the cavity.
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Choosing the correct
container is a very
important factor in deciding
the success or failure of
your cooking.
Testing Dishes for Suitability for
Microwave Cooking Only
When unsure that a cooking
con tainer is suitable for use in your
microwave, check by the follow ing test:
1. Fill a microwave safe measur ing jug
with 300 ml (½ pt) cold water.
2. Place it on the glass turntable
along side the dish to be tested. If
the dish you are testing is a large
dish, then stand the measur ing jug
on top of the empty dish.
3. Heat on High microwave for
1 minute.
Result
If the dish is suitable for micro waving,
it will remain cool, whilst the water in
the jug will begin to feel warm. If the
testing dish feels warm, do not use as
it is absorbing microwave energy.
Note
This test does not apply to plastic
or metal based con tainers e.g.
Le Creuset
®
style dishes, which
should not be used as they are
cast iron covered with enamel.
Containers to Use
Oven Glass
Everyday glass that is
heat resistant e.g. Pyrex
®
,
is ideal for microwave,
convection or combination
cooking. Do not use for
grilling on the wire rack.
Do not use delicate glass
or lead crystal which may
crack or arc.
China and Ceramic
Everyday glazed china,
porcelain or ceramic plates,
bowls, mugs and cups can
be used if they are heat
resis tant. Fine bone china
should only be used for
reheating for short periods.
Do not use dishes with a
metal rim or pattern. Do
not use jugs or mugs with
glued handles, since the
glue can melt. If dishes are
heat resistant they may
be used on convection
and combination but not
directly under the grill.
Pottery, Earthenware,
Stoneware
If completely glazed, these
dishes are suitable. Do
not use if partially glazed
or unglazed, since they
are able to absorb water
which in turn absorbs
microwave energy, making
the container very hot and
slows down the cooking of
food.
Foil/Metal Containers
Never attempt to cook in
foil or metal con tai ners
on microwave only as the
microwaves cannot pass
through and the food will
not heat evenly, it may also
damage your oven. Foil and
metal containers can be
used on grill or convection
functions and may be used
with care during certain
combination cooking
as long as they are not
damaged or dented.
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Plastic
Many plastic containers are
designed for microwave use,
but do not use for cooking
foods high in sugar or fat or
for foods that require long
cooking times e.g. brown
rice. Only use Tupperware
®
containers if they are
designed for microwave use.
Do not use Melamine. Never
cook in margarine cartons
or yoghurt pots, as these
will melt with the heat from
the food. If heatproof they
can be used for combination
cooking. Do not use under
the grill.
Paper
Plain white absorbent kitchen
paper (kitchen towel) can
only be used for microwave
cooking e.g. cover ing bacon
to prevent splattering.
Only use for short cooking
times. Never re-use a piece
of kitchen towel. Always
use a fresh piece of paper
for each dish.
Avoid kitchen paper
containing manmade bres.
If you are using branded
recycled kitchen towel, check
rst that it is recommended
for microwave use. Do not
use waxed or plastic coated
cups or plates as the nish
may melt.
Greaseproof paper can be
used to line the base of
dishes and to cover when
blind baking pastry cases.
White paper plates can be
used for short re heating
times, on microwave only.
Wicker, Wood, Straw
Baskets
Dishes will crack and could
ignite. Do not use wooden
dishes in your microwave.
Do not use on any cooking
mode.
Cling Film
Microwave cling lm can
only be used for covering
food that is reheated by
microwave. It is also useful
for covering food to be
cooked, but care should be
taken to avoid the lm being
in direct contact with the food
e.g. Do not line dishes with
cling lm. Do not use on
any other cooking mode.
Roasting Bags
Roasting bags are useful
when slit up one side to
tent a joint, for roasting by
power and time. Do not use
the metal twists supplied,
when using microwave or
combination.
Aluminium Foil
Small amounts of smooth
aluminium foil can be
used to shield joints of
meat during defrosting
and cooking by microwave,
as the microwaves cannot
pass through the foil, this
prevents the parts shielded
from overcook ing or over
de frosting. Take care that
the foil does not touch the
sides or roof of the oven,
as this may cause arcing
and damage your oven.
Aluminium foil can be used
for convection cooking.
Containers to Use
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Control Panel
1 Display window
2 Convection button (pages 39-40)
3 Micro Power button
(pages 31-32)
4 Grill button (pages 37-38)
5 Combination button
(pages 41-46)
6 Timer/Clock button
(pages 30, 48-49)
7 Stop/Cancel button
Before cooking:
One press clears your instructions.
During cooking:
One press temporarily stops the cooking
program. Another press cancels all your
instructions and the time of day will
appear in the display.
8 Dial
The dial has the following 4 functions:
Cooking time
After selecting a manual cooking mode,
enter time by turning the dial. Use the
dial for the Add Time function (page 50)
Start/Conrmation
Press the dial to start operating the oven
or conrm the setting. If during cooking
the door is opened or stop/cancel is
pressed once, Start has to be pressed
again to continue cooking.
Auto Programs
When clock mode is displayed, turn the
dial to select auto programs and weight
(pages 53-67)
One Push Reheating
When Clock mode is displayed, press
dial for quick start reheating chilled meal
(pages 51-52)
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Beep Sound
A beep sounds when a button
is pressed. If this beep does not
sound, the setting is incorrect.
When the oven changes from
one function to another, two
beeps sound. After completion
of cooking, ve beeps sound.
After the completion of the
preheating on Convection
or Combination mode, three
beeps sound.
Note
This oven is equipped with an
energy saving function.
When in stand-by mode the
brightness of display will be
reduced. The oven will enter
stand-by mode after 6 minutes
of the last operation. Opening
the door will revert back to
standard mode.
If an operation is set and Start
is not pressed, after 6 minutes
the oven will automatically
cancel the operation. The
display will revert back to clock
mode.
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Cooking modes Uses
Accessories
to use
Containers
Defrosting
Reheating
Melting: butter, chocolate,
cheese.
Cooking sh, vegetables,
fruits, eggs.
Preparing: stewed fruits,
jam, sauces, custards,
choux, pastry, caramel,
meat, sh.
Baking cakes without
colour.
No Preheating
-
Use
microwaveable,
plates or bowls
eg. Pyrex
®
,
directly on the
Glass turntable.
No metal.
The diagrams shown below are examples of the accessories. It may vary depending
on recipe/dish used. Further information can be found in the Cookbook.
Display Window
Cooking Modes
MICROWAVE
Prompt to enter Weight
Weight Display (g / lb oz)
Time Display
(Minute/Second)
Defrost mode
Auto Beverage
program
Junior Menu Program
Convection mode
Microwave mode
Auto Weight Program
Grill mode
Auto Sensor Program
Enamel Tray
Wire Rack
More/Less Display
Number/Character
Multistage Display
Temperature Display
Preheating
Child Lock Setting
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Cooking modes Uses
Accessories
to use
Containers
Grilling of meat or sh.
Toast grilling.
Colouring of gratin dishes
or meringue pies.
No Preheating
Wire rack
on enamel
tray *
Use heatproof
dishes, plates or
bowls eg. Pyrex
®
directly on the
Wire rack on
Enamel tray on
Glass turntable.*
Baking of small items
with short cooking times:
puff pastry, cookies, roll
cakes.
Special baking: bread
rolls or brioches, sponge
cakes.
Baking of pizzas and
tarts.
Preheating advised
Enamel tray
or wire rack *
Heatproof, metal
tin can be used
on Enamel tray*.
Do not place
dishes directly
on Glass
turntable.
GRILL +
MICROWAVE
Cooking lasagne, meat,
potatoes or vegetable
gratins.
No Preheating
Wire rack
on enamel
tray*
Microwaveable
and heatproof
dishes placed
directly on Wire
rack on Enamel
Tray on
Glass
turntable*.
No metal.
CONVECTION +
MICROWAVE
Baking cakes
Puff pastry tarts
Preheating
if necessary
Enamel
tray*
Microwaveable
and heatproof
dishes can be
used on the
Enamel tray*.
Do not place
dishes
directly
on Glass
turntable.
No metal.
Cooking Modes
* N.B. Small food items can be placed directly on the Enamel Tray on the Wire Rack.
GRILL
CONVECTION
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Let’s Start to Use Your Oven
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Plug In
Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical
socket. You will be reminded to read
your operating instructions.
Lb/oz Conversion
Default weight is grams. To select
weight in pounds and ounces, after rst
plug in, press Start once. Press again to
change to grams.
Press Convection Button
will appear in the display window
with the oven temperature. This
procedure is to burn off the oil used for
rust protection in the oven. Press
Convection button until 220 °C appears
in the display window. Remove all
accessories from the oven.
Turn Dial to Select Time
Turn dial until 5 minutes is displayed in
the window.
Press Start
The time will be displayed in the window
and count down. The oven will beep
at the end of the program. The oven is
now ready to use. Caution: heating
elements and oven will be hot.
Demo Mode
This is designed for retail store display
and enable you to experiment setting
various programs. There is no micro
-
wave power produced and it is safe to
use the oven without any food in this
mode. To select this mode press the
Micro Power button once and then
Stop/Cancel 4 times. “DEMO MODE
PRESS ANY KEY” will appear. To
cancel press the Micro Power button
once and then Stop/Cancel 4 times.
Child Lock
To operate the child lock facility press
the Stop/Cancel pad three times, this
will make the oven controls inoperable,
however, the door can be opened.
will appear in the display and none of
the controls will operate. To clear child
lock facility press Stop/Cancel three
times. To activate or cancel child lock,
Stop/Cancel must be pressed 3 times
within a 10 second period. Child Lock
can be set when a colon or the time of
day is displayed.
Press Timer/Clock button
Twice to Set Clock
Set clock as a 24hr clock. Turn dial to
select the time (See page 30 for
details).
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Press Timer/Clock twice
“SET TIME” will appear in
the display window, and
the colon starts to blink.
Turn dial
Enter the time by
turning the dial. The
time appears in the
display.
Press Timer/Clock
The colon stops blinking.
Time of day is now
locked into the display.
Setting the Clock
Note
1. To reset time of day, repeat step 1 through to step 3, as above.
2. The clock will keep the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and
electricity is supplied.
3. This is a 24 hour clock, i.e. 2 pm = 14:00 not 2:00.
Press Timer/Clock
four times.
Press Timer/Clock
four times.
Operation Guide Setting
To assist you in programming your oven, the following operation will appear
in the display window. When you become familiar with your oven, the
operation guide can be turned off.
Display window
Display window
Colon or time of
day appears in the
display window.
Colon or time of
day appears in the
display window.
To turn off:
To turn on:
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Note
1. Maximum time that can be set on High microwave is 30 minutes.
2. On all power levels, except High microwave, the maximum time that can
be set is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
3. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn dial
to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be increased/
decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. Turning the dial to
zero will end cooking.
There are 7 different microwave power levels available.
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting
Press Level Wattage Max. time available
Once High 1000 W 30 minutes
Twice Medium-High 800 W 1 hour and 30 minutes
3 times Defrost 270 W 1 hour and 30 minutes
4 times Medium 600 W 1 hour and 30 minutes
5 times Low 440 W 1 hour and 30 minutes
6 times Simmer 300 W 1 hour and 30 minutes
7 times Warm 100 W 1 hour and 30 minutes
Press Micro Power
Press this button
until the power you
require appears in the
display window. The
microwave symbol
will also appear.
When you select
Defrost, will also
appear.
Set time
Select cooking time by turning the
dial. Your oven can be programmed
for up to 1 hour and 30 minutes
on Medium-High, Medium, Low,
Simmer, Defrost and Warm
microwave. High microwave can be
programmed for 30 minutes.
Press dial to
Start
The cooking
program will start
and the time in the
display will count
down.
This chart shows approximate wattage for each power level.
Use of accessory:
Glass turntable
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Microwave Cooking and Defrosting
Accessory to Use
When using your oven on microwave
only, the glass turntable provided must
always be in position. Do not attempt
to use microwave only with any metal
accessory in the oven.
Do not place food directly onto the
turntable except in the case of jacket
potatoes cooked by microwave only.
Foods reheated or cooked by
microwave only are normally covered
with a lid or cling lm, unless otherwise
stated.
Note
4. For manual defrosting times, please refer to defrosting chart on page 36.
5. For multistage cooking refer to page 47.
6. Stand time can be programmed after microwave power and time setting.
Refer to using the timer on pages 48-49.
With this feature you can defrost frozen foods according to the weight. Select
the category and set the weight of the food. The weight can be programmed in
grams or pounds and ounces. The weight starts from the minimum weight for
each category.
Auto Weight Defrost - Chaos Defrost
Press Start.
Remember to
stir or turn the
food during
defrosting.
Select the weight of the
food by turning the dial.
Turning the dial slowly will
count up in 10 g steps.
Default weight is grams. To
change weight to pounds
and ounces refer to page 29.
To allow auto
program operation,
ensure the oven
is in clock mode.
Select the desired
program by turning
the dial.
Press the dial
to conrm
the program
selection. The
microwave
and defrost
symbol will also
appear.
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Auto Weight Defrost - Chaos Defrost
Program Weight Range Suitable Food
1. Bread
100 g - 900 g
(4 oz - 2 lb)
Bread and rolls. Turn at beeps. Standing time
10-30 minutes.
2. Mince/
Chops
100 g - 1200 g
(4 oz - 2 lb 10 oz)
Small pieces of meat, minced meat, chicken
portions, steaks, chops. Turn and shield at beeps.
Standing time 15-30 minutes.
3. Meat
Joints
400 g - 2000 g
(14 oz - 4 lb 7 oz)
Whole chicken, meat joints. Turn and shield at
beeps. Standing time of at least 1 hour.
This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints
and bread.
Foods should be placed in a suitable dish, whole chickens and joints of meat should
be on an upturned saucer or on a rack. Chops, chicken portions and slices of bread
should be placed in a single layer. It is not necessary to cover the foods.
The Chaos Theory principle is used in Auto Weight defrost programs to give you
a quick and more even defrost. The Chaos system uses a random sequence of
pulsing microwave energy which speeds up the defrosting process. During the
program the oven will beep to remind you to check the food. It is essential that
you turn and stir the food frequently and shield if necessary (See pages
34-35). On hearing the rst beep you should turn and shield (if possible). On the
second beep you should turn the food or break it up.
= Microwave = Defrost
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Auto Weight Defrost - Chaos Defrost
1st Beep
Turn
1st Beep
Or shield
2nd Beep
Turn or break up
Category 1 Bread
The Bread Program is suitable for defrosting small items e.g. rolls, buns and
slices of bread which are required for immediate use. Small items may feel warm
immediately after defrosting. Loaves can also be defrosted on this program but
these will require standing time to allow the centre to thaw out. Standing time can
be shortened if slices are separated and buns and loaves cut in half. Items should
be turned halfway during defrosting. This program is not suitable for cream
cakes or desserts e.g. cheesecake.
Category 2 Mince / chops (mince/chops/chicken portions)
It is necessary for mince to be broken up frequently during defrosting and this is
best carried out in a large shallow dish. Chops and chicken portions should be
arranged in a single layer and turned frequently.
Category 3 Meat joints/whole chickens
Meat joints and chickens will require shielding during defrosting especially if they
are particularly fatty pieces. This is to prevent over defrosting on the outside edges.
Smooth foil secured with cocktail sticks should be used. Do not allow the foil to
touch the walls of the oven. Back fat of joints, legs, wings and breast bones need
shielding. Standing time of at least 1 hour should be allowed (rolled joints may
require longer) before cooking to ensure the centre is fully defrosted.
For Best Results:
1. Place foods in a suitable container.
Meat joints and chickens should be
placed on an upturned saucer or on
a plastic rack if you have one.
2. Check food during defrosting, as
foods vary in their defrosting speed.
3. It is not necessary to cover the
food.
4. Always turn or stir the food
especially when the oven “beeps’’.
Shield if necessary (see point 6).
Defrosting Guidelines
5. Minced meat/chops/chicken
portions should be broken up or
separated as soon as possible and
placed in a single layer.
6. Shielding prevents food cooking.
It is essential when defrosting
chickens and joints of meat. The
outside thaws out rst, so protect
wings/breast and fat with smooth
pieces of aluminium foil secured
with cocktail sticks.
7. Allow standing time so that the
centre of the food thaws out.
(Minimum of 1 hour for joints of
meat and whole chickens).
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By selecting the Defrost microwave
level from the Micro Power button, and
setting a time, you can defrost food in
your microwave. The biggest challenge
is getting the inside defrosted before
the outside starts to cook.
For this reason a defrost program
alternates between a defrost
microwave power and a standing time.
The name for this type of defrost is
Defrosting Using Defrost Microwave and Time
cyclic and during the standing stages
there is not any microwave power in
the oven, although the light will remain
on and the glass turntable will turn. The
automatic stand times ensure a more
even defrost but it is still necessary
to allow for standing time before use.
Place foods in a suitable container.
Meat joints and chickens should be
placed on an upturned saucer.
Separate chops and small
items e.g. bread slices where
possible.
Chickens and joints of meat
will require shielding during
defrosting.
Break up small items e.g. minced
meat, frequently during defrosting.
Turn dense foods and meat
2 or 3 times during defrosting.
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Select Defrost microwave. The times given below are a guideline only. Always
check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting.
For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be covered during
defrosting.
Food
Defrosting
Time
Method
Standing
Time
Meat
Beef/Lamb/Pork
joint 500 g (1 lb)
16-18 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an
upturned saucer or use a microwave
safe rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield.
60 mins
Minced beef
500 g (1 lb)
12 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Break up and
turn 3-4 times.
15 mins
Chops 450 g
(1 lb)
12-14 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
15 mins
Sausages 450 g
(1 lb)
13 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
15 mins
Bacon rashers
500 g (1 lb)
9-12 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn and
separate twice. Shield if necessary.
10 mins
Stewing steak
450 g (1 lb)
13 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Break up
frequently.
15 mins
Whole chicken
500 g (1 lb)
13-15 mins
Place in a suitable dish on an
upturned saucer or use a microwave
safe rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield.
60 mins
Chicken portions
450 g (1 lb)
11-13 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
30 mins
Fish
Whole 350 g
(1 lb)
11-13 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.
Shield.
15 mins
Fillets/Steak
450 g (1 lb)
10-12 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice,
separate and shield if necessary.
15 mins
Prawns
450 g (1 lb)
8-10 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice
during defrosting.
15 mins
General
Bread sliced
400 g (14 oz)
6 mins
Place on a plate. Separate and
rearrange during defrosting.
10 mins
Slice of bread
45 g (1 oz)
40 secs -
50 secs
Place on a plate. 1-2 mins
Pastry 500 g
(1 lb)
6 mins
30 secs
Place on a plate. Turn halfway.
15-30
mins
Soft fruit 450 g
(1 lb)
10-11 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice
during defrosting
15 mins
Defrosting Chart Using Defrost Microwave
and Time
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Grilling
The Quartz Grill system on the oven gives fast efcient cooking for a wide
variety of foods e.g. chops, sausages, steak, toast, oven chips etc.
Do not preheat the grill before use.
The enamel tray must be on the glass turntable when using.
Set Time
Select cooking time by
turning dial. Maximum
time can be set up to
1 hour and 30 minutes.
Press dial to Start
The cooking program will
start and the time in the
display will count down.
Caution!
The accessories and surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven gloves.
Select Grill power
Press once for Grill 1 (High),
twice for Grill 2 (Medium) or
three times for Grill 3 (Low).
The grill symbol will also
appear.
Grilling Times
When using the grill to cook foods, the cooking times will be similar to traditional
grilling. Most foods will require turning halfway through the cooking time (see
section on oven accessories page 38).
The Grill has three variable settings, Grill 1 (High), Grill 2 (Medium) and Grill 3
(Low). Grill 1 will be the hottest.
Press Power Level
Once Grill 1 (High)
Twice Grill 2 (Medium)
3 times Grill 3 (Low)
Note
1. The Grill will only operate with the oven door closed, and there is no
microwave power on the grill only program.
2. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn dial
to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be increased/
decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. Turning the dial to
zero will end cooking
.
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Grilling
Oven Accessories to Use
When grilling foods the glass
turntable should be in position, with
the enamel tray and the wire rack on
top.
Place food on wire rack on the enamel
tray on the glass turntable. The wire
rack will allow fat to drip through into
the enamel tray to reduce excess
splatter and smoke when grilling
steaks, chops and other fatty foods.
Most foods require turning halfway
during cooking. When turning food,
open oven door and carefully
remove the enamel tray and wire rack
by holding the accessories rmly.
Use oven gloves when removing
accessories as they will be very hot,
and so will the roof and walls of the
oven.
After turning, return food to the oven,
close door and press Start. The
oven will continue to count down the
remaining cooking time. It is quite safe
to open the oven door at any time to
check the progress of the food as it is
grilling.
If grilling sh or small items, place the
enamel tray on top of the wire rack.
Guidelines
1. There is no microwave power on
the Grill only program.
2. Use the accessories provided, as
explained.
3. The Grill will only operate with the
oven door closed.
4. Most meat items e.g. bacon,
sausages, chops can be cooked
on the hottest setting - Grill 1. This
setting is also suitable for toasting
bread, mufns and teacakes etc.
5. Grill 2 and Grill 3 are used for
more delicate foods or those that
require a longer grill time e.g. sh
or chicken portions.
6. Do not preheat the grill.
7. Never cover the food when
grilling.
8. Always use oven gloves
when removing the food and
accessories after grilling as the
oven and accessories will be
very hot.
9. After grilling it is important that
the grill accessories are removed
for cleaning before reuse and that
the oven walls and oor are wiped
with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy
water to remove any grease. Do
not put accessories in dish
washer.
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Convection Cooking
Your microwave oven can be used in convection mode which incorporates a
heating element with a fan. For best results always place food in a preheated
oven. The enamel tray must be on the glass turntable when preheating.
Press to select oven temperature.
There is a choice of convection
temperatures 40 °C and 100 °C -
220 °C. For quick selection of the most
commonly used cooking temperatures,
the oven starts at 150 °C and then
for each press the temperature will
count up in 10 °C stages to 220 °C,
then to, 40 °C, 100 °C, 110 °C etc. The
convection symbol
will also appear.
Press Start to preheat
A “P” will appear in the
display window. When the
oven is preheated the oven
will beep and the “P” will
ash. Then open the door
and place the food inside.*
(Skip this step when
preheating is not required)
Set time
Select cooking time by turning dial.
Maximum cooking time is 9 hours.
Press Start
Note: Check that only the convection
symbol is still in the display. If the
microwave symbol is displayed this is
incorrect and the program should be
cancelled. Reselect the convection setting.
Caution!
The accessories and the surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven
gloves.
After preheating,
open the door and
place the food in
the oven.
Note
1. * Open the door using the door release, because if the Stop/Cancel
button is pressed the program may be cancelled.
2. When preheating, the screen displays the actual temperature of the
oven cavity. The current temperature is not displayed until more than
100 °C is reached. To change the temperature during cooking, press the
Convection button.
3. The oven will maintain the selected temperature for approximately
30 minutes. If no food has been placed inside the oven, then it will
automatically cancel the cooking program “OPEN DOOR” will appear in
the display window. If no cooking time is set, oven will revert to time of
day after 6 minutes.
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Convection Cooking
Oven Accessories to Use
When using the Convection oven the glass turntable should be in position
and must have the enamel tray placed on top.
When using the oven as a convection oven, there is no microwave power, i.e. the
oven is operating as a conventional oven and you can use all your standard metal
baking tins and ovenware.
It is not recommended to cook on more than one level when using the convection
oven. When cooking 2 trays of buns etc, cook in two batches.
The food is then placed onto the enamel tray. Follow your individual recipe
guidelines.
Caution!
The accessories and the surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven
gloves.
4. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn dial
to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be increased/
decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. Turning the dial to
zero will end cooking.
5. The oven cannot preheat to 40 °C.
6. When using Convection, the glass turntable should be in position and
must have the enamel tray placed on top.
7. When the selected cooking time is less than one hour, the time counts
down second by second.
8. When the selected cooking time is over one hour, the time counts down
minute by minute until only “1H 00” (1 hour) remains. The display then
indicates minutes and seconds and counts down second by second.
Roasting meat: glass
turntable, enamel tray.
Baking: glass turntable,
enamel tray.
Baking: glass turntable,
enamel tray, wire rack.
Note
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Press if preheating *.
Convection only.
Set Time
Select cooking time by turning dial.
Time can be set up to 9 hours.
Press Start
Your oven has two methods of cooking by Combination.
1. Grill and Microwave (preheat is not possible)
2. Convection and Microwave (with and without preheat)
Combination cooking is ideal for many foods. The microwave power cooks them
quickly, whilst the convection or grill gives the traditional browning and crispness.
All this happens simultaneously resulting in most foods being cooked in ½ -
of
the conventional cooking time.
There is no need to preheat on combination programs, except when cooking
pastry.
It is possible to use smooth seamed metal tins and foil containers on combination
but they must be placed directly onto the enamel tray on the glass turntable. They
must not be placed directly onto the wire rack, or arcing will occur.
If you experience arcing, which is when you see blue sparks or hear crackling
noises, the metal container is unsuitable or you have insufcient food in the oven.
You should stop the program immediately and change the container or re-program
to convection only.
To cook successfully by combination you should always use a minimum of 200 g
(7 oz) food. Small quantities should be cooked by Convection or Grill.
Combination Cooking
Preheat if necessary (convection and microwave combination only)
Press
Combi
Level
Combination Type
Uses
Once Combi 1 Grill 1 (High) + MW 440 W
Breaded sh, breaded chicken,
toasted sandwiches, frozen
croquettes, samosas, spring rolls
Twice Combi 2
Convection 180 ℃ + MW
100 W
Stews, casseroles and slow
cooking roast meats
3 times Combi 3
Convection 220 °C + MW
440 W
Frozen potato products,
quiches, part baked rolls and
baguettes, thin based pizzas,
chilled gratins, fruit pies, crumbles
4 times Combi 4
Convection 200 °C + MW
440 W
Pasties, meat pies, whole chicken,
turkey crown, frozen gratins
5 times Combi 5
Convection 160 °C + MW
440 W
Joints of meat, croissants, thick
based pizzas
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Combination Cooking
Containers to Use
Do not use plastic microwave containers on Combination programs (unless
suitable for combination cooking). Dishes must be able to withstand the heat of the
top grill. Do not put dishes on wire rack directly under the grill, place on enamel tray
on glass turntable.
Oven Accessories
When using any Combination cooking program the glass turntable should be in
position and must have the enamel tray placed on top, unless otherwise stated
.
Caution!
Take care to use oven gloves when removing dishes from the oven -
especially when turning or stirring foods as the oven walls and roof will be
very hot.
* Note
1. When placing food in the oven after preheating, just open the door using
the door release button, because if
Stop/Cancel
button is pressed the
program may be cancelled.
2. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn dial
to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be increased/
decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. Turning the dial to
zero will end cooking.
3. The wire rack is designed to be used for combination and grilling. Never
attempt to use any other metal accessory except the one provided with
the oven. Place the enamel tray underneath to catch any fat or drips.
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Combination (Grill and Microwave)
This combination mode is suitable for foods which are normally grilled and for
reheating small savoury items.
Do not use this program with less than 200 g (7 oz) of food.
It is not necessary to preheat when using this combination mode and food
should always be cooked uncovered.
The grill will glow on and off during cooking - this is normal.
Set Time
Select cooking
time by turning
dial. Time can be
set up to 9 hours.
Press Start
Press Combi Level Combination Type
Once Combi 1 Grill 1 (High) + MW 440 W
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Combination (Grill and Microwave)
Oven Accessories to Use
When using Combination cooking the glass turntable should be in position
and must have the enamel tray on top, unless otherwise stated.
Guidelines
1. Food is usually cooked uncovered.
2. To turn food just press the door release, remove the enamel tray and wire rack,
turn the food, return to the oven, close the door and press Start. The oven will
continue to count down the remaining cooking time.
3. After Grilling it is important that the Grill accessories are removed for cleaning
before reuse and that the oven walls and oor are wiped with a cloth squeezed
in hot soapy water to remove any grease. Do not put accessories in the
dishwasher.
Caution!
Always use oven gloves when removing dishes from the oven -
especially when turning or stirring foods, as the accessories and
surrounding oven will get very hot.
Containers to Use
Do not use plastic microwave containers on Combination programs (unless
suitable for combination cooking). Dishes must be able to withstand the heat of the
top grill. Do not put dishes on wire rack directly under the grill, use the enamel tray.
For advice on cooking times refer to cooking charts and recipes in this book. Foods
should always be cooked until browned and piping hot.
Food should be placed directly onto the wire rack
on the enamel tray. This is then placed on the glass
turntable.
When cooking sh or small items, food can be placed
directly on the enamel tray on top of the wire rack.
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Combination (Convection and Microwave)
Press if preheating
Oven Accessories to Use
When using Combination cooking the glass turntable should be in position
and must have the enamel tray on top, unless otherwise stated.
This is the most popular combination mode combining Convection heat with Micro
Power. Casseroles, meat joints, jacket potatoes and pastries are very successful
using this combination. Unsuitable foods are those which contain whisked eggs,
meringues, rich fruit cakes, biscuits and yorkshire puddings.
It is not necessary to preheat on combination except when cooking pastry dishes.
For pastry dishes preheat oven to 210 °C on Convection so that the oven is hot,
and then select the desired combination program or follow recipe guidelines.
Set Time
Select cooking time by
turning dial. Time can be set
up to 9 hours.
Press Start
Items of food can be placed onto the wire rack on the
enamel tray on the glass turntable. Heatproof dishes of
food should be placed directly onto the enamel tray on
the glass turntable.
Joints and portions of meat should be placed on an
upturned saucer on the enamel tray on the glass
turntable. Alternatively they can be placed in a heatproof
dish on the enamel tray on the glass turntable.
Recipes using foil or metal containers e.g. cakes and
pastries should be placed directly onto the enamel tray
on glass turntable.
Press Combi Level Combination Type
Twice Combi 2 Convection 180 ℃ + MW 100 W
3 times Combi 3 Convection 220 °C + MW 440 W
4 times Combi 4 Convection 200 °C + MW 440 W
5 times Combi 5 Convection 160 °C + MW 440 W
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Combination (Convection and Microwave)
Note
1. Food is usually cooked uncovered.
2. After cooking it is important that the accessories are removed for
cleaning before re-use and that the oven walls and oor are wiped with
a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease. Do not put
accessories in the dishwasher.
3. Foods should always be cooked until browned and piping hot.
Caution!
Always use oven gloves when removing dishes from the oven -
Especially when turning or stirring foods, as the accessories and
surrounding oven will get very hot.
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Note
1. During cooking, one press on Stop/Cancel stops the operation. You
can re-start it by pressing Start. A second press of Stop/Cancel will
cancel the selected program.
2. Whilst not operating, one press of Stop/Cancel cancels the selected
program.
3. Auto programs and preheating cannot be used with multistage cooking.
4. Delay/stand feature can be used with multistage cooking.
Multistage Cooking
2 or 3 Stage Cooking
Example:
To cook on Medium microwave for 2 minutes, cook on 180 °C for 15 minutes
and cook on Grill 1 for 10 minutes.
Press Micro
Power 4 times
to select
Medium
microwave.
Set the cooking
time to 2 minutes
using the dial.
Press Convection
button 4 times to
select 180 °C.
Set the
cooking time
to 15 minutes
using the dial.
Press Grill
button once to
select Grill 1.
Set the cooking
time to 10 minutes
using the dial.
Press Start
The cooking program will
start and the time in the
display will count down.
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Using the Timer
Set the desired
cooking program,
by selecting power
level and time
required (up to 2
stages).
Set desired standing
time using the dial
(max 9 hours). An
“H” will appear in
the display to denote
hours.
Press
Timer/Clock
Press Timer/
Clock
Set desired kitchen time using
the dial (max 9 hours). An “H”
will appear in the display to
denote hours.
Press Start
Time will count
down.
Press Start
Cooking program
will commence
after which the
standing time will
count down.
1. To Set a Standing Time:
2. To Set a Kitchen Timer
Note
1. 3 stage cooking can be programmed including standing time.
2. If the oven door is opened during the standing time or minute timer, the
time in the display window will continue to count down.
3. Standing time cannot be programmed after an auto program and
preheating.
4. If the programmed stand time exceeds one hour, the time will count
down in units of minutes. If less than one hour, the time will count down
in units of seconds.
The timer can be used either before or after a cooking program. This feature
can be used to set a standing time after cooking or to delay the start of your
cooking.
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Using the Timer
Note
1. 3 stage cooking can be programmed including delay start cooking.
2. If the programmed delay time exceeds one hour, the time will count
down in units of minutes. If less than one hour, the time will count down
in units of seconds.
3. Delay start cannot be programmed before an auto program and
preheating.
4. If the oven door is opened during the delay time, the time in the display
window will continue to count down.
3. To Set a Delay Start:
Set the desired
cooking program,
by selecting power
level and time
required
(up to 2 stages).
Press Start
Delayed time
will count
down then
the cooking
program will
start.
Press
Timer/Clock
Set desired Delay
time using the dial
(max 9 hours). An
“H” will appear in the
display to denote
hours.
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Note
1. This function is only available for Micro Power, Grill, Convection,
Combination and Timer functions and it is not available for Auto
programs.
2. The Add Time function will not operate after 1 minute cooking.
3. The Add Time function can be used after the multistage cooking and
during cooking.
4. The power level is the same as the last stage.
Using the Add Time Function
This feature allows you to add cooking time at the end of previous cooking.
Press Start
Time will be added.
The time in the display
window will count down.
After cooking, turn dial to select Add
Time function. Maximum cooking time:
Micro Power: High up to 30 minutes; other
microwave powers up to 1 hour and 30
minutes; Grill: 1 hour and 30 minutes,
Convection, Combination and timer:
9 hours.
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Adjust to Taste
The One Push Reheating reheats a chilled meal for average tastes. You are able
to adjust the reheating program to your own taste. After pressing Start, +/- symbol
and ashing bar appears in the display, turn dial clockwise for more time or anti-
clockwise for less time. This operation should be completed within 14 seconds.
Default mode is normal.
How it works
Once the One Push Reheating has
been selected and Start is pressed the
food is heated up. As food begins to
get hot, steam is emitted. When the
food reaches a certain temperature and
begins to cook, an even greater amount
of steam is released. The increase
in steam emission is detected by a
humidity sensor in the oven. This acts
as a signal for the oven to calculate how
much longer the food needs to cook.
The remaining cooking time will appear
in the display window after two beeps.
Whilst the Sensor program is still in the
display window the oven door should
not be opened. Wait until the cooking
time appears in the window, and then
open the door if required, to stir or turn
the food.
One Push Reheating
This unique feature ‘the Genius’ built in sensor allows you to reheat a chilled
meal with one push of the dial. It is not necessary to select the power level
or cooking time. The built-in sensor measures the humidity of the food and
calculates the microwave power level together with a cooking time.
When clock mode is displayed,
press the dial to start. To reset
oven and return to clock mode,
press Stop/Cancel.
Program Weight Accessories Instructions
Reheat a
fresh
pre-cooked
chilled meal
200-
1000 g
All foods must be pre-cooked. Foods
should be at refrigerator temperature
approx.+ 5 °C. Reheat in microwavable
container as purchased. Pierce covering
lm with a sharp knife once in the
centre and four times around the edge.
If transferring food to dish, cover with
pierced cling lm. Press dial to Start. Stir
at beeps. Stir again at end of program
and allow a few minutes standing time.
Large pieces of meat/sh in a thin
sauce may require longer cooking. This
program is not suitable for starchy food
such as rice, noodles or potatoes.
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One Push Reheating
Note
1. This feature is not suitable for foods that cannot be stirred eg. lasagne /
shepherds pie.
2. The oven automatically calculates the reheating time or the remaining
reheating time.
3. The door should not be opened before the time appears in the display
window.
4. To prevent any mistakes during One Push Reheating ensure that glass
turntable and the container are dry.
5. The room temperature should not be more than 35 °C and not less than
0 °C.
6. If the oven has previously been used and it is too hot to be used on One
Push Reheating, ‘HOT’ will appear in the display window. After the ‘HOT’
disappears, the One Push Reheating may be used. If in a hurry, cook
food manually by selecting the correct cooking mode and cooking time
yourself.
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Note
The auto weight programs are designed to take the guesswork out of
cooking or reheating your food. They must only be used for the foods
described.
1. Only cook foods within the weight ranges described (see page 55).
2. Only use the accessories as indicated on pages 56-57 and 62-67.
3. Beverage programs 4-6 and Junior programs 14-15 use Microwave
power only. Re-bake Bread programs 7-8; Junior programs 16-20 and
Combi programs 21-25 use a combination of Microwave and Convection
or Grill. Roast programs 26-30 use Convection.
4. Do not cover food unless stated, when using a Combination or
Convection program, it will prevent the food browning. The heat will also
melt any plastic covering.
5. Most foods benet from a standing time after cooking on an auto
program, to allow heat to continue conducting to the centre.
6. To allow for some variations that occur in food, check that food is
thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving.
7. Always weigh the food rather than relying on the package weight
information.
Auto Weight Programs
When you select an automatic program symbols will appear in the display to show
the cooking mode that will be used and the accessories that are needed, in addition
to the glass turntable. These are what they mean:
It is not necessary to preheat the oven for the remaining auto programs.
Operate as below:
Auto Programs without Preheating
Select the weight of
the food by turning
the dial. Turning the
dial slowly will count up
in 10 g steps. To change
to lb and oz’s refer to
page 29.
Press StartTo allow auto
program operation,
ensure the oven is in
Clock mode. Select
the desired Auto
Weight program by
turning the dial.
Press the dial to
conrm the program.
Auto program number
appears in the display.
The microwave and /or
grill or convection and
auto weight symbols
appear in the display
and frozen food symbol
if applicable.
Wire rack
Enamel tray
ConvectionGrillMicrowave
Frozen food
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This feature allows you to cook or reheat foods by setting the weight only.
The oven determines the Microwave power level and/or Convection and/or
Combination setting, then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of
food and then just enter the weight. The weight can be entered in grams or pounds
and ounces.
Auto Weight Programs
Press dial to preheat
the oven. Preheat
with enamel tray on
glass turntable.
After preheating, beeps sound and ‘P’
will ash in the display. Place the food
in the oven and set weight using dial.
To change to lb and oz’s refer to page
29. Take care when handling the hot
enamel tray.
Press Start
Auto Programs with Preheating
It is necessary to preheat the oven for Re-Bake Bread programs 7 (baguette/
crusty rolls), 8 (croissants); Junior Menu programs, 18 (frozen breaded products),
19 (fresh vegetable fries), 20 (frozen vegetable fries); Combi programs, 22 (frozen
potato products), 23 (roast potatoes), 24 (sh and chips), 25 (whole chicken).
To allow for Auto Weight
Program operation,
ensure the oven is in
clock mode. Select the
desired program by
turning the dial. Refer to
pages 57 and 64-66.
Press dial to conrm program
selection. Auto program
number appears in the display.
The microwave and /or grill or
convection and auto weight
symbols appear in the display
and frozen food symbol if
applicable.
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Auto Weight Programs
Minimum/Maximum Weights for Auto Weight Programs
Program Minimum weight Maximum weight
4. Tea/Coffee
200
g 400 g
5. Milk/ Hot Chocolate/ Milky Coffee
200
g 600 g
6. Soup
200
g (7 oz) 1000 g (2 lb 3 oz)
Program Minimum weight Maximum weight
7. Baguette/Crusty Rolls
100
g (4 oz) 500 g (1 lb 2 oz)
8. Croissants
50
g (2 oz) 350 g (13 oz)
Program Minimum weight Maximum weight
14. Purée Vegetables 100 g (4 oz) 400 g (14 oz)
15. Purée Fruits 100 g (4 oz) 400 g (14 oz)
16. Junior Pasta Bake 250 g (9 oz) 800 g (1 lb 10 oz)
17. Chilled Breaded Products 100 g (4 oz) 500 g (1 lb 2 oz)
18. Frozen Breaded Products 100 g (4 oz) 500 g (1 lb 2 oz)
19. Fresh Vegetable Fries 100 g (4 oz) 500 g (1 lb 2 oz)
20. Frozen Vegetable Fries 100 g (4 oz) 500 g (1 lb 2 oz)
Program Minimum weight Maximum weight
21. Frozen Pizza 200 g (7 oz) 450 g (1 lb)
22. Frozen Potato Products 200 g (7 oz) 500 g (1 lb 2 oz)
23. Roast Potatoes 200 g (7 oz) 800 g (1lb 10 oz)
24. Fish and Chips 200 g (7 oz) 500 g (1 lb 2 oz)
25. Whole Chicken 900 g (2 lb) 2000 g (4 lb 7 oz)
26. Beef Rare 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) 2000 g (4 lb 7 oz)
27. Beef Medium 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) 2000 g (4 lb 7 oz)
28. Beef Well Done 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) 2000 g (4 lb 7 oz)
29. Lamb Medium 1000 g (2 lb 3 oz) 2000 g (4 lb 7 oz)
30. Lamb Well Done 1000 g (2 lb 3 oz) 2000 g (4 lb 7 oz)
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Auto Weight Beverage Programs
Program Weight Accessory Instructions
4. Tea/
Coffee
200 g
or
400 g
For reheating one beverage with a xed
weight of 200 g or two beverages of
200 g each from room temperature eg.
tea, coffee or hot chocolate. Turn dial
to select program 4, Tea/coffee. Press
the dial to conrm the program. Select
200 g for 1 beverage or 400 g for two
beverages using the dial and press Start.
Stir before and after heating.
5. Milk / Hot
Chocolate /
Milky Coffee
200 g
or
600 g
For reheating one mug of milk with a
xed weight of 200 g or one jug of milk
with a xed weight of 600 g from fridge
temperature. This program is suitable for
full fat, semi-skimmed and skimmed milk.
The hot milk can be used for making
milky coffee or hot chocolate. Turn
the dial to select program 5, Milk/Hot
Chocolate/Milky Coffee. Press the dial to
conrm the program. Select 200 g for
1 mug or 600 g for 1 jug using the dial
and press Start. Stir before and after
heating for one mug of milk. Stir at beeps
during heating for one jug of milk.
6. Soup
200 g -
1000 g
(7 oz -
2 lb 3 oz)
For reheating tetra, canned or
homemade soups. Soup should be at
room or refrigerator temperatures. Soup
should be placed in a suitable sized
microwaveable bowl. It is preferable to
cover with a lid or plate or saucer. Turn
the dial to select program 6, Soup. Press
the dial to conrm the program. Turn the
dial to select weight and press Start. Stir
before, at beeps and after reheating.
Final temperature of soup may vary
depending on thickness of soup, starting
temperature, sugar and fat content of
soup.
= Microwave = Beverage
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Re-Bake Bread Programs
Program Weight Accessories Instructions
7. Baguette/
Crusty
Rolls
100
- 500
g
(4 oz - 1lb
2 oz)
To re-bake baguettes and crusty
rolls. This program is suitable for
reheating, browning and crisping pre-
purchased baguettes and rolls from
room temperature. Ensure height of
baguette/rolls is no more than 5 cm.
Turn the dial to select program 7,
Baguettes/Crusty Rolls. Press the dial
to conrm the program. Press Start
to preheat the oven. After preheating,
beeps sound and ‘P’ will ash in the
display. Place baguette/crusty rolls on
enamel tray on glass turntable. Turn
the dial to enter weight and press
Start. After cooking place on a wire
rack for a few minutes.
8.
Croissants
50 g -
350 g
(2 oz -
13 oz)
To re-bake croissants. This program
is is suitable for reheating, browning
and crisping pre-purchased croissants
from room temperature. Turn the
dial to select program 8, Croissants.
Press the dial to conrm the program.
Press Start to preheat the oven. After
preheating, beeps sound and ‘P’ will
ash in the display. Place croissants
on enamel tray on glass turntable.
Turn the dial to enter weight and press
Start. After cooking place on a wire
rack for a few minutes.
= Microwave = Grill
= Preheating is required
= Convection
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Auto Sensor Programs
This feature allows you to cook or
reheat foods without entering the
weight. The built-in sensor measures
the humidity of the food and calculates
the recommended microwave power
level together with a suggested
cooking time.
Press Start. The food
category will be repeated in
the display window until the
oven calculates the cooking
time after detecting a burst
of steam. Do not open the
oven door until the remaining
cooking time appears in the
display window.
To allow Auto
Program operation,
ensure the oven is in
clock mode. Select
desired Auto Sensor
Program by turning
the dial.
Adjust to Taste
The Sensor programs cook foods for average tastes. You are able to adjust the
cooking programs to your own taste. After pressing Start, turn dial clockwise for
more time or anti- clockwise for less time. This operation should be completed
within 14 seconds. Default mode is normal.
Note
For best results the Sensor programs should only be used when the oven is
cold. It is recommended that the oven is allowed to cool between using the
sensor programs, if one or more programs are being used. If in a hurry, cook
the food manually i.e. select the correct power level and cooking time. It is not
recommended to keep using the Auto Programs consecutively.
How it works
Once the food has been selected
and Start pressed the food is heated
up. As food begins to get hot, steam
is emitted. When the food reaches
a certain temperature and begins to
cook, an even greater amount of steam
is released. The increase in steam
emission is detected by a humidity
sensor in the oven. This acts as a signal
for the oven to calculate how much
longer the food needs to cook. The
remaining cooking time will appear in
the display window after two beeps.
Whilst the Sensor program is still in the
display window the oven door should
not be opened. Wait until the cooking
time appears in the window, and then
open the door if required, to stir or turn
the food.
Press the dial to conrm
the program. Auto program
number appears in the
display. The microwave and
sensor auto symbols appear
in the display and frozen
food symbol if applicable.
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Auto Sensor Programs
1. For the Auto Sensor Programs it is not necessary to enter the weight of
the food. They must only be used for foods described.
2. Only cook foods within the weight ranges described (See table below).
3. Only use the accessories as indicated on pages 60-61.
4. It is essential when using the auto sensor programs to cover the food.
The exception to this rule is jacket potatoes (see page 60). For auto
sensor programs fresh vegetables, frozen vegetables, fresh sh, cover
with cling lm. Pierce the cling lm with a sharp knife once in the centre
and four times around the edge. For auto sensor program casserole,
cover with a lid.
5. For foods covered with cling lm, pierce the lm with a sharp knife,
once in the centre and four times around the edge. If the cling lm is not
pierced, steam can not escape and this could result in over cooking.
6. Always choose a container size that is suitable for the quantity of food,
ie. do not allow a large headspace or food may not be cooked correctly.
7. For best results ensure that the oven is cold before using any Sensor
program.
8. Most foods benet from a standing time, after cooking on an Auto
Program, to allow heat to continue conducting to the centre.
9. To allow for some variations that occur in food, check that food is
thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving.
Note
Program Minimum weight Maximum weight
9. Fresh Vegetables 200 g (7 oz) 1000 g (2lb 3 oz)
10. Frozen Vegetables 200 g (7 oz) 800 g (1lb 10 oz)
11. Jacket Potatoes 200 g (7 oz) 1500 g (3lb 5 oz)
12. Casserole 900 g (2 lb) 2000 g (4lb 7 oz)
13. Fresh Fish 200 g (7 oz) 800 g (1lb 10 oz)
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Program Weight Accessory Instructions
9. Fresh
Vegetables
200 g -
1000 g
(7 oz -
2 lb
3 oz)
To cook fresh vegetables. Place prepared
vegetables into a suitable sized container.
Sprinkle with 1 tbsp water per 100 g
vegetables. Cover with cling lm. Pierce
cling lm with a sharp knife once in the
centre and four times around the edge.
Turn the dial to select program 9, Fresh
Vegetables. Press the dial to conrm the
program. Press Start. Stir at beeps. Drain
after cooking and season to taste.
10. Frozen
Vegetables
200 g -
800 g
(7 oz -
1lb
10 oz)
To cook frozen vegetables. Place
vegetables into a suitable sized container.
Sprinkle with 1-3 tbsp water. If cooking
vegetables with high water content, such
as spinach or tomatoes, do not add water.
Cover with cling lm. Pierce cling lm with
a sharp knife once in the centre and four
times around the edge. Turn the dial to
select program 10, Frozen Vegetables.
Press the dial to conrm the program.
Press Start. Stir at beeps. Drain after
cooking.
11. Jacket
Potatoes
200 g -
1500 g
(7 oz -
3 lb
5 oz)
To cook jacket potatoes with a crisper
drier skin. Choose medium sized potatoes
200 g - 250 g (7 oz - 9 oz), for best
results. Wash and dry potatoes and prick
with a fork several times. Place on enamel
tray on glass turntable. Turn the dial to
select program 11, Jacket Potatoes. Press
the dial to conrm the program. Press
Start.
Auto Sensor Programs
= Microwave = Convection
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Auto Sensor Programs
Program Weight Accessory Instructions
12.
Casserole
900 g -
2000 g
(2 lb -
4 lb
7 oz)
For cubed meat (e.g. braising steak,
lamb, pork, not chicken) and vegetables.
Place in a suitable sized casserole dish
with stock. Use a minimum of 400 ml of
stock. If you use a cook-in sauce, also
add the same quantity of water. Cover
with lid. Turn the dial to select program
12, Casserole. Press the dial to conrm
the program. Press Start. Stir at beeps.
13. Fresh
Fish
200 g
- 800 g
(7 oz
- 1 lb
10 oz)
To cook fresh llets or steaks of sh.
Place in a suitable sized container, add 2
tbsp (30 ml) water. Cover with cling lm.
Pierce cling lm with a sharp knife once
in the centre and four times around the
edge. Turn the dial to select program 13,
Fresh Fish. Press the dial to conrm the
program. Press Start.
= Microwave = Convection
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Program Weight Accessory Instructions
14. Purée
Vegetables
100 g -
400 g
(4 oz -
14 oz)
This program is suitable for cooking
parsnips, potatoes, butternut squash,
carrots, sweet potato and swede. The
cooked vegetables are then puréed and
suitable when weaning babies. Peel and
chop the vegetables into even sized
pieces. Place in a Pyrex® dish. Add the
following quantities of water:
100 g - 150 g vegetables 75 ml water.
155 g - 300 g vegetables 100 ml water.
305 g - 400 g vegetables 150 ml water.
Cover with lid. Turn the dial to select
program 14, Purée Vegetables. Press
the dial to conrm the program. Turn the
dial to enter the weight of the vegetables.
Press Start. Stir at beeps. After cooking
allow to stand for 10 minutes. Purée
the vegetables with the cooking liquid
using a blender. If necessary adjust
the consistency with a little water to
thin or baby rice to thicken. Check the
temperature before feeding.
15. Purée
Fruits
100 g -
400 g
(4 oz -
14 oz)
This program is suitable for cooking
apples, pears, peaches, papaya and
mango. The cooked fruit is then puréed
and suitable when weaning babies.
Peel and chop the fruit into even sized
pieces. Place in a Pyrex® dish. Add the
following quantities of water:
100 g -150 g fruit 75 ml water.
155 g - 300 g fruit 100 ml water.
305 g - 400 g fruit 150 ml water.
Cover with lid. Turn the dial to select
program 15, Purée Fruits. Press the dial
to conrm the program. Turn the dial
to enter the weight of the fruit. Press
Start. Stir at beeps. After cooking allow
to stand for 10 minutes. Purée the fruit
with the cooking liquid using a blender. If
necessary adjust the consistency with a
little water to thin or baby rice to thicken.
Check the temperature before feeding.
Junior Menu Programs
= Microwave
The Junior Menu offers a range of programs catering for babies, toddlers
and older children - great for time saving and convenience. The fruit and
vegetable purées are ideal rst foods for weaning babies. Homemade purées
taste like real food and cost less than jars or packets. Extra portions can be
frozen in ice cube trays, then defrosted and reheated. Healthy vegetable fries
and pasta bakes are perfect for smaller tummies. For operation refer to
pages 53-54.
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250 g 500 g 800 g
Pasta 70 g 150 g 250 g
Sauce 140 g 300 g 500 g
Cheese 40 g 50 g 50 g
Junior Menu Programs
Program Weight Accessory Instructions
16. Junior
Pasta Bake
250 g,
500 g,
800 g
(9 oz,
1 lb
2 oz,
1 lb
10 oz)
For cooking fresh pasta bake using
fresh pasta (penne, spaghetti, fusilli),
cheese or tomato based sauce and
grated mild cheddar cheese. Use
a suitable square, shallow Pyrex
®
container. Place on wire rack on glass
turntable. Use the following quantities:
Other ingredients may be added such
as ham, tuna and sweetcorn. In this
case substitute some of the sauce for
the chosen added ingredients. Turn the
dial to select program 16, Junior Pasta
Bake. Press the dial to conrm the
program. Turn the dial to enter the
weight - 250 g, 500 g or 800 g. Press
Start.
17. Chilled
Breaded
Products
Products
100 g -
500 g
(4 oz-
1 lb
2 oz)
For preparing chilled breaded products
such as breaded chicken strips, sh
goujons, popcorn chicken, chicken bites
or breaded chicken llets. Turn the
dial to select program 17, Chilled
Breaded Products. Press the dial
to conrm the program. Remove
all packaging and place the chilled
breaded products on the enamel tray
on the wire rack. Turn the dial to enter
weight of food and press Start. Turn at
beeps.
= Microwave = Convection = Grill
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Program Weight Accessory Instructions
18. Frozen
Breaded
Products
Products
100 g -
500 g
(4 oz-
1 lb
2 oz)
For preparing frozen breaded
products such as frozen popcorn
chicken, frozen chicken nuggets,
frozen turkey drummers, frozen sh
ngers, frozen scampi. Turn the
dial to select program 18, Frozen
Breaded Products. Press the dial to
conrm the program. Press Start to
preheat the oven. After preheating,
beeps sound and ‘P’ will ash in the
display. Remove all packaging and
place the frozen breaded products
on the enamel tray on the wire rack.
Turn the dial to enter weight of food
and press start. Turn at beeps.
19. Fresh
Vegetable
Fries
100 g -
500 g
(4 oz-
1 lb 2 oz)
For preparing fresh vegetable fries
such as sweet potato, white potato,
carrots, parsnips and courgettes.
Peel and cut the vegetables into
baton shapes. Toss in a tablespoon
of vegetable oil. Turn the dial to
select program 19, Fresh Vegetable
Fries. Press the dial to conrm the
program. Press Start to preheat the
oven. After preheating, beeps sound
and ‘P’ will ash in the display. Place
the vegetables on the enamel tray on
the wire rack. Turn the dial to enter
weight of food and press Start. Turn/
Stir at beeps.
20. Frozen
Vegetable
Fries
Fries
100 g -
500 g
(4 oz-
1 lb 2 oz)
For preparing frozen pre-purchased
vegetable fries such as sweet
potato, carrots and parsnips. Turn
the dial to select program 20, Frozen
Vegetable Fries. Press the dial to
conrm the program. Press Start to
preheat the oven. After preheating,
beeps sound and ‘P’ will ash in the
display. Remove all packaging and
place the frozen vegetable fries on
the enamel tray on the wire rack.
Turn the dial to enter weight of food
and press Start. Turn/ Stir at beeps.
Junior Menu Programs
= Microwave = Convection = Grill = Preheating is required
= Frozen food
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Program Weight Accessory Instructions
21. Frozen
Pizza
200 g -
450 g
(7 oz -
1 lb)
For reheating and browning frozen,
purchased pizza. Turn the dial to select
program 21, Frozen Pizza. Press the
dial to conrm the program. Remove all
packaging and place pizza on wire rack on
enamel tray on glass turntable. Turn the
dial to enter weight and press Start.
22. Frozen
Potato
Products
200 g -
500 g
(7 oz -
1 lb 2 oz)
To cook frozen potato products, e.g. hash
browns, croquettes, etc,. that are suitable
for grilling. Turn the dial to select program
22, Frozen Potato Products. Press the
dial to conrm the program. Press Start to
preheat the oven. After preheating, beeps
sound and ‘P’ will ash in the display.
Spread potato products out on enamel
tray on wire rack on glass turntable. Turn
the dial to enter the weight. Press Start.
Turn/stir halfway during cooking. For best
results cook in a single layer. Note: Potato
products vary considerably. We suggest
checking a few minutes before the end of
cooking to assess levels of browning.
23. Roast
Potatoes
200 g -
800 g
(7 oz -
1lb
10 oz)
To cook roast potatoes with a crisp,
brown outside. Peel and cut potatoes into
even sized pieces. Turn the dial to select
program 23, Roast Potatoes. Press the
dial to conrm the program. Press Start to
preheat the oven. After preheating, beeps
sound and ‘P’ will ash in the display.
Place potatoes on enamel tray. Add 1-
3 tbsp (15-45 ml) olive oil. Enter weight
and press Start. Turn / Stir twice during
cooking at beeps.
24. Fish
and Chips
200 g -
500 g
(7 oz -
1 lb 2 oz)
This program is suitable for pre-purchased
frozen battered or breaded sh and
pre-purchased frozen oven chips. This
program is suitable for 1 portion of sh
and chips. The sh must weigh between
100 g - 250 g and the chips must weigh
between 100 g - 300 g.  Turn the dial to
select program 24, Fish and Chips. Press
the dial to conrm the program. Press
Start button to preheat the oven. After
preheating, beeps sound and ‘P’ will ash
in the display. Spread the sh and chips
out on the enamel tray on wire rack on
glass turntable. Turn the dial to enter the
weight of the sh and chips. Press Start.
Turn sh and stir chips at the beeps. For
best results cook in a single layer.
Auto Combi/Roast Programs
= Microwave = Convection = Grill = Preheating is required
= Frozen food
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Program Weight Accessory Instructions
25. Whole
Chicken
900 g -
2000 g
(2 lb -
4 lb 7 oz)
To cook whole fresh unstuffed chickens.
Cook stufng separately. Turn the dial
to select program 25, Whole chicken.
Press the dial to conrm the program.
Press Start to preheat the oven. After
preheating, beeps sound and ‘P’ will
ash in the display. Place chicken
on enamel tray and place on glass
turntable. Turn the dial to enter the
weight of the chicken, then press Start.
Start cooking breast side down and turn
at beeps, taking care with hot juices.
Stand for 5 minutes.
26. Beef
Rare
500 g -
2000 g
(1 lb 2 oz -
4 lb 7 oz)
For cooking rare fresh roast beef (top
side, rump or silverside). Place on
enamel tray on the glass turntable.
Turn the dial to select program 26,
Beef Rare. Press the dial to conrm
the program, Turn the dial to enter
the weight of the food and press
Start. After cooking stand for 10 to 20
minutes.
27. Beef
Medium
500 g -
2000 g
(1 lb 2 oz -
4 lb 7 oz)
For cooking medium fresh roast beef
(top side, rump or silverside). Place
on enamel tray on the glass turntable.
Turn the dial to select program 27,
Beef Medium. Press the dial to conrm
the program, Turn the dial to enter
the weight of the food and press
Start. After cooking stand for 10 to 20
minutes.
28. Beef
Well Done
500 g -
2000 g
(1 lb 2 oz -
4 lb 7 oz)
For cooking well done fresh roast beef
(top side, rump or silverside). Place
on enamel tray on the glass turntable.
Turn the dial to select program 28,
Beef Well Done. Press the dial to
conrm the program, Turn the dial to
enter the weight of the food and press
Start. After cooking stand for 10 to
20 minutes.
Auto Combi/Roast Programs
= Microwave = Convection = Preheating is required
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Program Weight Accessory Instructions
29. Lamb
Medium
1000 g -
2000 g
(2 lb 3 oz -
4 lb 7 oz)
For cooking medium fresh roast leg of
lamb with bone. Place on enamel tray
on the glass turntable. Turn the dial
to select program 29, Lamb Medium.
Press the dial to conrm the program.
Turn the dial to enter the weight of the
food and press Start. After cooking
stand for 10 to 20 minutes.
30. Lamb
Well Done
1000 g -
2000 g
(2 lb 3 oz -
4 lb 7 oz)
For cooking well done fresh roast leg of
lamb with bone. Place on enamel tray
on the glass turntable. Turn the dial to
select program 30, Lamb Well Done.
Press the dial to conrm the program,
Turn the dial to enter the weight of the
food and press Start. After cooking
stand for 10 to 20 minutes.
Auto Combi/Roast Programs
= Convection
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Cooking and Reheating Guidelines
Most foods reheat very quickly in your
oven by High microwave. Meals can
be brought back to serving temperature
in just minutes and will taste freshly
cooked. Always check food is piping
hot and return to oven if necessary.
As a general rule, always cover wet
foods, e.g. soups, casseroles and
plated meals.
Do not cover dry foods e.g. bread rolls,
mince pies, sausage rolls etc.
The charts on pages 70-86 show you
the best way to cook or reheat your
favourite foods. The best method
depends on the type of food you are
cooking or reheating.
Remember to stir or turn food wherever
possible during cooking or reheating.
This ensures even cooking or reheating
on the outside and in the centre.
When is Food Reheated?
Food that has been reheated or cooked
should be served piping hot i.e. steam
should be visibly emitted from all parts.
As long as good hygiene practices
have been followed during the prepa-
ra tion and storage of the food, then
cooking or reheating presents no
safety risks.
Foods that cannot be stirred should
be cut with a knife to test that they
are adequately heated throughout.
Even if a manufac tur er’s instructions
or the times in the cookbook have
been followed, it is still important to
check the food is heated thoroughly.
If in doubt, always return to the oven
for further reheating. If you cannot
nd the equivalent food in the chart
then choose a similar type and size
listed and adjust the cooking time if
necessary.
Plated Meals
Everyone’s appetite varies and reheat
times depend on meal contents. Dense
items e.g. mashed potato, should be
spread out well. If a lot of gravy is
added, extra time may be required.
Place denser items to the outside of
the plate. An average plated meal will
take 4-5 minutes on High microwave to
reheat. Do not stack meals.
Canned Foods
Remove foods from can and place in a
suitable dish before heating.
Soups
Place soup in a bowl. Stir before
heating and at least once during reheat
time and again at the end.
Casseroles
Stir halfway through and again at the
end of heating.
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Caution!
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines
Mince Pies
Remember even if the pastry is cold
to the touch, the lling will be piping
hot and will warm the pastry through.
Take care not to overheat otherwise
burning can occur due to the high fat
and sugar content of the lling. Check
the temperature of the lling before
consuming to avoid burning your
mouth.
Christmas Puddings and
Liquids
Take great care when reheating these
items.
Do not leave unattended.
Do not add extra alcohol.
Babies Bottles
Milk or formula must be shaken
thoroughly before heating and again
at the end and tested carefully before
feeding a baby. For 7-8 . oz. of milk
from fridge temperature, remove top
and teat. Heat on High microwave for
20-30 seconds. Check carefully.
For 3 . oz. of milk from fridge
temperature, remove top and teat.
Heat on High microwave for 10-20
seconds. Check carefully.
Liquid at the top of bottle will be
much hotter than at the bottom. The
bottle must be shaken thoroughly and
tested before use.
We do not recommend that you
use your microwave to sterilise
babies’ bottles. If you have a special
microwave steriliser we urge extreme
caution, due to the low quantity of
water involved. It is vital to follow the
manufacturers instructions implicitly.
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The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary
depending on starting temperature, dish size etc.
Heating Category
Your oven is heating Category E.
The information on this label will assist
you in using new instructions on food
packs to enable you to program the
best heating time in your oven.
The IEC (60705)
power output
(watts)
The heating
category for
small packs
of food
Microwave
symbol
Reheating Charts
Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If
unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Bread – Precooked – Fresh – N.B. Breads reheated by microwave will have a
soft base.
Croissants
1
High 10-20 secs
Place on micro-safe plate on
turntable. Do not cover.
or Grill 1 2-3 mins
Place on micro-safe plate on
turntable. Do not cover.
4
High 30-40 secs
Place on micro-safe plate on
turntable. Do not cover.
or Grill 1 3-5 mins
Place on micro-safe plate on
turntable. Do not cover
Rolls
1
High 10-20 secs
Place on micro-safe plate on
turntable. Do not cover.
or Grill 1 3-4 mins
Place on micro-safe plate on
turntable. Do not cover.
4
High 30-40 secs
Place on micro-safe plate on
turntable. Do not cover.
or Grill 1 3-4 mins
Place on micro-safe plate on
turntable. Do not cover.
Canned beans, pasta
Baked
beans
220 g
High
2 mins
Place in a micro-safe bowl
on turntable. Cover.
415 g
High
3 mins
Baked
beans &
sausages/
burgers
415 g High 3-4 mins
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Note
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unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Canned beans, pasta
Ravioli in
sauce
200 g
High
2 mins 30 secs
Place in a micro-safe bowl on
turntable. Cover.
400 g
High
3 mins 30 secs-
4 mins 30 secs
Spaghetti
in tomato
sauce
200 g
High
1 min
30 secs -
2 mins
Canned meat
Hot dogs
(drained)
400 g
High
2-3 mins
Place in a micro-safe bowl on
turntable. Cover.
Stewed
steak
400 g
High
3-4 mins
Canned soups
Cream of
mushroom
400 g
High
3-4 mins
Place in a micro-safe bowl on
turntable. Cover. Stir halfway.
Minestrone 400 g
High
2 mins 30 secs
Canned puddings
Custard 400 g
High
2 mins 30 secs
Place in a micro-safe bowl on
turntable. Cover. Stir halfway.
Canned vegetables - Drain where appropriate
Carrots,
whole
300 g
High
2 mins
Place in a micro-safe bowl on
turntable. Cover. Stir halfway.
Peas,
mushy
300 g
High
2 mins
Peas,
garden
290 g
High
2 mins -
2 mins 30 secs
Place in a micro-safe bowl on
turntable. Cover.
Potatoes
new
567 g
High
4 mins
Sweetcorn
200 g
High
1 min 30 secs
Place in a micro-safe bowl on
turntable. Cover. Stir halfway.
325 g
High
2-3 mins
Tomatoes,
whole
400 g
High
3 mins 30 secs
Place in a micro-safe bowl on
turntable. Cover.
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Note
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unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
Reheating Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Christmas puddings – do not leave unattended as overheating can cause
the food to ignite
Mini 100 g High 30 secs
Place in a micro-safe dish on
turntable. Cover.
Small 454 g
High
2 mins
Medium 907 g
High
3 mins
Drinks — Coffee - at room temperature
1 mug 235 ml
High
1 min
30 secs-2 mins
Place in a micro-safe mug on
turntable.
2 mugs 470 ml
High
2 mins 30 secs
Drinks — Milk - from the fridge
1 mug 235 ml Medium
2 mins-
2 mins 30 secs
Place in a micro-safe mug or
jug on turntable.
1 jug 600 ml Medium 4-5 mins
Homemade meat dishes
Casserole
for 2
700 g
High
6-8 mins
Place in a micro-safe dish on
turntable. Cover. Stir halfway.
Casserole
for 4
1 kg
High
9-11 mins
Bolognese
sauce
250 g
High
3 mins
1 kg
High
8 mins
Pastry products – precooked – N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will
have a soft base. For combination cooking, if pie comes in foil container
remove and place pie directly onto enamel tray.
Cornish
pasty
150 g (1)
High 1-2 mins
Place in micro-safe dish on
turntable. Do not cover.
or
Combi 4
4-5 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel
tray on turntable. Do not
cover.
300 g (2)
High
2-3 mins
Place in micro-safe dish on
turntable. Do not cover.
or
Combi 4
6-7 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel
tray on turntable. Do not
cover.
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Note
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unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
Reheating Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Pastry products – precooked – N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will
have a soft base. If pie comes in foil container remove and place pastry
product directly onto enamel tray.
Meat pies 300 g (2) Combi 4 6-7 mins
Place on enamel tray on
turntable.
Steak and
kidney pie
210 g (1) Combi 4 7-8 mins
Quiche 400 g (1)
High 4-5 mins
Place in micro-safe dish on
turntable. Do not cover.
or Combi 3 8-9 mins
Place on wire rack on
enamel tray on turntable.
Do not cover.
Sausage roll 290 g (2) Combi 3 8-9 mins
Xmas mince
pies
110 g (2) High
10-20
secs
Place in micro-safe dish on
turntable. Do not cover.
Plated meals – homemade – chilled
Child size 1 High 2-3 mins
Place on a micro-safe plate
on turntable. Cover.
Adult size 1 High 4-5 mins
Puddings and desserts- Transfer puddings to a micro-safe/heatproof dish
Apple pie
(chilled)
525 g
High 3-4 mins
Place in micro-safe dish on
turntable. Do not cover.
or Combi 3
11-12
mins
Place on enamel tray on
turntable. Do not cover.
Apple and
blackcurrant
pies (room
temperature)
x 6
Convection
220°C
6-7 mins
Place in foil cases on wire
rack on enamel tray on
turntable. Do not cover.
Bread and
butter
pudding
(chilled)
500 g
High 3-4 mins
Place on turntable. Do not
cover.
or Combi 3
12-14
mins
Place on enamel tray on
turntable. Do not cover.
Custard
(chilled)
300 ml High
2 mins-
2 mins
30 secs
Place in large jug. Stir
during reheating.
Sponge pud-
ding (room
temperature)
400 g High
2 mins
30 secs
Place in a micro-safe bowl
on turntable. Cover.
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Note
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unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Puddings and desserts – Transfer puddings to a micro-safe/heatproof dish
Fruit crumble
(chilled)
540 g
High
2 mins
30 secs
-3 mins
Place on turntable. Do not
cover.
or Combi 3 8-10 mins
Place on enamel tray on
turntable. Do not cover.
Jam roly poly
(chilled)
460 g High 2-4 mins
Place on turntable. Do not
cover.
Purchased convenience foods – chilled N.B. Transfer food from foil container
to a similar sized micro-safe/heatproof dish.
Breaded
mushrooms
400 g
Convection:
220 °C
13-15 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire
rack on turntable.
Cottage pie 400 g
High 4-5 mins
Place on turntable.
Uncovered.
or Combi 3 14-16 mins
Place on enamel tray on
turntable. Do not cover.
Lasagne 400 g
Medium 7-8 mins
Place on turntable.
Uncovered.
or Combi 4 12-13 mins
Place on enamel tray on
turntable. Do not cover.
Onion bhajis,
pakora &
felafel
440 g (8)
Convection:
220 °C
13-14 mins
Place on enamel tray on
wire rack on turntable. Turn
halfway.
Spring rolls
or samosas
240 g (4)
Convection:
220 °C
13-15 mins
Place on wire rack on
enamel tray on turntable.
Turn halfway.
Potato
wedges
350 g
Convection:
220 °C
12-15 mins
Place on enamel tray on
wire rack on turntable. Turn
halfway.
Vegetable
bake
450 g
High 6-8 mins Place on turntable.
or Combi 4 13-14 mins
Place on enamel tray on
turntable. Do not cover.
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unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
Reheating Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Purchased convenience foods – frozen – N.B. Transfer food from foil
container to a similar sized micro-safe/heatproof dish. Plastic dishes
designed for microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care.
Golden
drummers
340 g (7) Grill 1 16-18 mins
Place on enamel tray on
wire rack on turntable.
Turn halfway.
Lasagne 400 g
Defrost
then High
8 mins
8-9 mins
Place on turntable.
or Combi 3 18-20 mins
Place on enamel tray on
turntable.
Breaded
onion rings
250 g Grill 1 10-12 mins
Place on enamel tray on
wire rack on turntable.
Turn halfway.
Fish pie 400 g
High 8-9 mins Place on turntable.
or Combi 3 17-19 mins
Place on enamel tray on
turntable.
Shepherd’s
pie
450 g
Defrost
then High
10 mins
7-9 mins
Place on turntable.
or Combi 3 21-22 mins
Place on enamel tray on
turntable.
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unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Bread – Frozen
Part-baked
rolls
200 g (4) Combi 3 6-8 mins
Place on enamel tray on
turntable.
Part-baked
garlic baguette
160 g (1) Combi 3 6-8 mins
Bacon – from raw
Rashers
300 g
(10)
High
4-6 mins
or 1 min
per rasher
Place on micro-safe rack
or plate on turntable and
cover with kitchen towel
to minimise splatter.
or Grill 1 12-14 mins
Place on enamel tray on
wire rack on turntable.
Turn halfway.
Steaks 225 g (1)
High 4-5 mins
Place on micro-safe rack
or plate on turntable.
Cover.
or Grill 1 28-30 mins
Place on wire rack on
enamel tray on turntable.
Turn halfway.
Beans & pulses – should be pre-soaked (except lentils)
Black eyed
beans
225 g
High
then Simmer
10 mins
25-30 mins
Use 600 ml (1 pt)
boiling water in a large
bowl. Cover.
Chick peas 225 g
High
then Simmer
10 mins
45 mins
Lentils 225 g Medium 10-15 mins
Red kidney
beans
225 g
High
then Simmer
15 mins
35-40 mins
Beef - Joints from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care. For
Guidelines see Meat chapter page 93.
Topside,
Forerib, Sirloin
- Combi 5
14-16 mins
per 450 g
Place on an upturned
saucer on enamel tray on
turntable. Turn
halfway.
Mince 500 g
High
then Medium
10 mins
15 mins
Place in micro-safe dish
with stock and
seasonings on turntable.
Stir halfway. Cover.
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unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
Cooking Charts
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Weight/
Quantity
Power Level
Time to
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(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Beef - Joints from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care. For
Guidelines see Meat chapter page 93.
Rump/
sirloin
390 g (2)
Medium 4-6 mins
Place on micro-safe rack or
plate on turntable. Cover.
or Grill 1 18-20 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel
tray on turntable. Turn
halfway.
Stewing
steak
400 g
High
then Simmer
10 mins
1 hr
Place in micro-safe dish with
stock and vegetables on
turntable. Stir halfway. Cover.
or Combi
2
1 hr
Place in casserole dish with
stock and vegetables with lid
on enamel tray on turntable.
Stir halfway.
Beefburgers – Fresh from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove oven accessories
with care.
- 226 g (2)
High 3-4 mins
Place on micro-safe rack or
plate on turntable. Cover.
or Grill 1 20-24 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel
tray on turntable. Turn
halfway.
Beefburgers – Frozen from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove oven
accessories with care.
- 227 g (4)
High 5-7 mins
Place on micro-safe rack or
plate on turntable. Cover.
or Grill 1 20-24 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel
tray on turntable. Turn
halfway.
Chicken from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove oven accessories with care.
For Guidelines see meat chapter page 93.
Breasts,
boneless
650 g (3)
Medium 12-14 mins
Place on micro-safe rack or
plate on turntable. Cover.
or Combi 1 17-19 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel
tray on turntable. Turn
halfway.
Drumsticks
750 g (7)
Medium 12-14 mins
Place on micro-safe rack or
plate on turntable. Cover.
or Convection
220 °C
25-30 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel
tray on turntable. Turn
halfway.
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unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Chicken from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove oven accessories with care.
For Guidelines see meat chapter page 93.
Kiev (fresh)
305 g (2)
Combi 3
12-14 mins
Place on wire rack on
enamel tray on turntable.
610 g (4) 13-15 mins
Nuggets
(frozen)
500 g
Combi 3 13-15 mins
Place on enamel tray on
wire rack on turntable.
or Grill 1 16-21 mins
Place on enamel tray on
wire rack on turntable. Turn
halfway.
Nuggets
(fresh)
360 g Combi 3 10-12 mins
Place on enamel tray on
wire rack on turntable.
Chicken legs 1 kg (4)
Medium 15-18 mins
Place on micro-safe rack or
plate on turntable. Cover.
or Combi 3 20-30 mins
Place on wire rack on
enamel tray on turntable.
Whole -
Medium
10-12 mins
per 450 g
Place in micro-safe dish on
turntable. Cover.
or Combi 4
12-14 mins
per 450 g
Place on upturned saucer
on enamel tray on turntable.
Start cooking breast side
down. Turn halfway. Do not
cover.
Eggs – Poached
Water 45 ml High 50 secs
Place water in a small
bowl and heat for 1st
cooking time.
Add medium egg
(size 3).
Pierce yolk and white.
Cover.
Cook for 2nd cooking
time.
Then leave to stand for
1 minute.
Egg 1 Medium 50 secs
Water 90 ml High
1 min 10
secs
Eggs 2 Medium
1 min 10
secs
Water 135 ml High
1 min
30 secs
Eggs 3 Medium
1 min
10 secs
Water 180 ml High 2 mins
Eggs 4 Medium
1 min
30 secs
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unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Eggs – Scrambled
Egg 1
High 30 secs
Add 1 tbsp of milk for each
egg used.
Beat eggs, milk and knob of
butter together.
Cook for 1st cooking time then
stir.
Cook for 2nd cooking time
then stand for 1 minute.
High 20 secs
Eggs 2
High 50 secs
High 30 secs
Eggs 3
High 1 min 20 secs
High 30 secs
Fish – Fresh from raw – For Guidelines see Fish Chapter page 90.
Breaded
llets
255 g (2) Grill 1 10-15 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack
on turntable. Turn halfway.
Cakes 270 g (2) Combi 1 11-13 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack
on turntable. Turn halfway.
Fillets 280 g (2)
High 3-4 mins
Place in micro-safe dish. Add
30 ml of liquid. Cover.
or Grill 1 12-14 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack
on turntable. Turn halfway.
Steaks 220 g (2)
High 3-4 mins
Place in micro-safe dish. Add
30 ml of liquid. Cover.
or Grill 2 16-20 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack
on turntable. Turn halfway.
Whole 300g (1)
High 3-4 mins
Place in micro-safe dish. Add
30 ml of liquid. Cover.
or Grill 2 22 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack
on turntable. Turn halfway.
Fish - Frozen from raw - For Guidelines see Fish chapter page 90.
Breaded
llets
250 g (2)
Combi 1 12-14 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack
on turntable. Turn halfway.
or Combi
4
11-13 mins
Cakes 340 g (4) Grill 1 24-26 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack
on turntable. Turn halfway.
Fish
ngers
240 g (8)
High 3-4 mins
Place on micro-safe dish.
Do not cover.
or Grill 1 14-16 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack
on turntable. Turn halfway.
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unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Fish - Frozen from raw - For Guidelines see Fish chapter page 90.
Haddock
llets
250 g (3)
High 4-5 mins
Place in micro-safe dish.
Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover.
or Grill 1
15-20
mins
Place on enamel tray on
wire rack on turntable. Turn
halfway.
Scampi 280 g
Grill 1 15 mins
Place on enamel tray on
wire rack on turntable. Turn
halfway.
or Combi 3 8-9 mins
Whole 500 g (2) High
12-15
mins
Place in micro-safe dish.
Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover.
Steaks 220 g (2) High 4-6 mins
Place in micro-safe dish.
Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover.
Boil in the
bag
135 g
Defrost
then stand
then Medium
4 mins
2 mins
4-5 mins
Place bag sauce side down
on a plate. Slash top.
Fruit – Peel, slice, chop into even sized pieces. Place in micro-safe/heat-
proof dish on turntable.
Apples –
poached
450 g High 6-7 mins
Add 300 ml (½ pt) of water.
Only half ll dish. Cover.
Apples –
stewed
450 g High 6-7 mins
Only half ll dish. Cover.
Peaches –
poached
450 g High 5-6 mins
Add 300 ml (½ pt) of water.
Only half ll dish. Cover.
Pears –
poached
450 g High 6-7 mins
Plums –
poached
450 g High 5-7 mins
Plums –
stewed
450 g High 3-4 mins
Add 30 ml (2 tbsp) of water.
Only half ll dish. Cover.
Rhubarb –
stewed
450 g High 4-6 mins
Only half ll dish. Cover.
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unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Lamb – from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care. For
Guidelines see Meat chapter page 93.
Chops, cutlets 300 g (3)
Medium 4-6 mins
Place in micro-safe dish or
rack on turntable. Cover.
or Grill 1 23-25 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel
tray on turntable. Turn
halfway.
Chops, loin 550 g (4)
Medium 5-7 mins
Place in micro-safe dish or
rack on turntable. Cover.
or Grill 1 28-30 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel
tray on turntable. Turn
halfway.
Joints - Combi 4
11-14 mins
per 450 g
Place on enamel tray on
turntable. Turn halfway.
Stewing lamb 450 g
High
then Low
10 mins
40 mins
Place in micro-safe dish with
stock and vegetables on
turntable. Stir halfway. Cover.
or Combi
2
1 hr
Place in casserole dish, add
stock and vegetables, cover
with lid on enamel tray on
turntable. Stir halfway.
Pasta - Place in a large 3 litre (6 pt) microwave safe bowl.
Twists 225 g High 8-10 mins Use 1 litre (1 ¾ pt) boiling
water. Add 15 ml oil. Cover.
Stir halfway.
Macaroni 225 g High 10-12 mins
Spaghetti /
tagliatelle
225 g High 8-10 mins
Use 1 ½ litres (2 ½ pts)
boiling water. Add 15 ml oil.
Cover. Stir halfway.
Pasta shells -
i.e. conchiglie
225 g High 10-12 mins
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unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Pastry – uncooked
Shortcrust
an case
23 cm
(9”)
High 3-4 mins
Prick base of pastry and
chill well. Lay piece of
kitchen towel in base.
Place on turntable.
or Combi 3
6-7 mins
Prick base of pastry and
chill well. Do not cover.
Place on enamel tray on
turntable.
All butter
croissants
270 g (6)
Convection:
Preheat 200 °C
then 200 °C
8-10 mins
Place on baking sheet on
enamel tray on turntable.
Pizza – fresh chilled – N.B. Remove all packaging. Pizzas will have a soft
base if cooked by microwave only.
Deep pan,
ham
390 g
High 4-6 mins
Place on micro-safe plate
on turntable. Do not cover.
or
Convection:
220 °C
12-16 mins
Place directly on wire rack
on enamel tray on
turntable. Do not cover.
Thin and
crispy
285 g
Combi 3 5-7 mins
Place on wire rack on
enamel tray on turntable.
Do not cover.
or
Convection:
220 °C
9 mins
Pizza - frozen - N.B. remove all packaging.
French
bread
260 g (2) Combi 3 8-9 mins
Place on wire rack on
enamel tray on turntable.
Do not cover.
Pepperoni 340 g Combi 3 7-9 mins
Place on wire rack on
enamel tray on turntable.
Do not cover.
Pork – from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove oven accessories with care. For
Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 93.
Chops 485 g (5) Grill 1 35-40 mins
Place on wire rack on
enamel tray on turntable.
Turn halfway.
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Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If
unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Pork – from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove oven accessories with care. For
Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 93.
Joints -
Medium
15-18 mins
per 450 g
Place on upturned saucer
in micro-safe dish on
turntable. Turn joint over
halfway during cooking.
Drain off fat during
cooking.
or Combi 4
15-17mins
per 450 g
Place on enamel tray. Turn
halfway.
Gammon
covered
with water
-
High
then Medium
15 mins
25-30 mins
per 450 g
Place in large casserole
dish with lid and cover with
water.
Tenderloin,
whole
- Combi 4
23-28 mins
per 450 g
Place on upturned saucer
on enamel tray on
turntable.
Porridge – N.B: Use a large bowl.
1 serving
½ cup of
oats
Medium
3-3 mins
30 secs
Add 1 cup of water or milk.
Stir halfway.
2 servings
1 cup of
oats
High 4-5 mins
Add 2 cups of water or
milk. Stir halfway.
4 servings
2 cups of
oats
High 8-9 mins
Add 4 cups of water or
milk. Stir halfway.
Potato products part cooked – frozen
Croquettes 300 g Combi 1 9-11 mins
Place on enamel tray on
wire rack on turntable.
Turn halfway.
Hash
browns
300 g (6) Grill 1 16-19 mins
Place on enamel tray on
wire rack on turntable.
Turn halfway.
Oven chips
&
associated
products
300 g Grill 1 20-22 mins
Place on enamel tray on
wire rack on turntable.
Turn halfway.
450 g or Combi 1 6-7 mins
Place on enamel tray on
wire rack on turntable.
Turn halfway.
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Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If
unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Rice - Place in a large 3 litre (6 pt) microwave safe bowl
Basmati 250 g Medium 13-16 mins
Use 600 ml (1 pt) cold water.
Cover. Stir halfway.
Easycook
white
250 g High 16-17 mins
Easycook
brown
250 g High 20-24 mins
Long grain
white
250 g Medium 16-20 mins
Brown
basmati
250 g Medium 20-25 mins
Milk pudding – Use large bowl, cover. Stir halfway.
Pudding
rice
50 g
High
then Simmer
5 mins
40 mins
Add 450 ml (1 pt) milk and
30 ml sugar.
Sausages from raw – caution: Hot Fat! Remove oven accessories with care.
For guidelines see Meat Chapter page 93.
Thick 400 g (6) Grill 1 17-18 mins
Place on wire rack on
enamel tray on turntable.
Turn halfway.
Turkey from raw- Caution: Hot fat! Remove oven accessories with care. For
guidelines see Meat Chapter page 93.
Turkey,
crown
- Combi 4
12-14 mins
per 450 g
Place on enamel tray on
turntable. Turn halfway.
Fresh vegetables – place in micro-safe dish
Asparagus 450 g High 5-8 mins
Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) water.
Cover.
Broad
beans
450 g High 5-6 mins
Runner
beans
450 g High 7-8 mins
Beetroot 450 g Medium 12-15 mins
Broccoli 450 g High 7-9 mins
Brussel
sprouts
450 g High 8-9 mins
Cabbage
- sliced
450 g High 8-10 mins
Carrots
- sliced
450 g High 8-10 mins
Cauliower
- orets
450 g High 10-12 mins
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Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If
unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/
Guidelines
Fresh vegetables – place in micro-safe dish
Courgettes 450 g High 5 mins
Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) water.
Cover.
Corn on
the cob
450 g High 6-7 mins
Leeks
- sliced
450 g High 7-8 mins
Mushrooms 450 g High 5 mins
Parsnips
- sliced
450 g High 5-6 mins
Peas 450 g High 4-6 mins
Potatoes
- boiled
450 g High 8-10 mins
Potatoes,
par-boiled
450 g High 6-7 mins
Potatoes
- jacket
(225 g)
1
High 5 mins
Wash and prick skins
several times. Place
directly on glass turntable
if cooking by microwave.
If cooked by combination
place directly on enamel
tray on turntable. Allow to
stand for 5 minutes. Or
use Auto program jacket
potatoes (see page 60).
or Combi 3 13 mins
2
High 8 mins
or Combi 3 18 mins
4
High 13 mins
or Combi 3 23 mins
6
High
18-20
mins
or Combi 3 28 mins
Spinach 450 g High 6 mins
Add 90 ml (6 tbsp)
water. Cover.
Swede
- cubed
450 g High 8-12 mins
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Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/
Guidelines
Frozen vegetables - place in micro-safe dish.
Beans
- broad
450 g High 8 mins
Add 30 ml (2 tbsp)
water. Cover.
Beans
- green
450 g High 8-9 mins
Brocolli 450 g High 8-9 mins
Brussels
sprouts
450 g High 9-10 mins
Cabbage
- shredded
450 g High 7-8 mins
Carrots
- sliced
450 g High 8 mins
Cauliower 450 g High 9-10 mins
Peas 450 g High 6-7 mins
Spinach
- nuggets
450 g High 8-9 mins
Sweetcorn 450 g High 7 mins
Miscellaneous
Frozen
yorkshire
puddings
230 g
Convection:
Preheat 220 °C
then 220 ºC
8-13 mins
Place directly onto enamel
tray.
Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If
unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
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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 minutes
per 450 g.
Always check the recipe during
cooking.
When increasing the ingredients to
6 servings, add an extra one third
of the original cooking time, i.e. 30
minutes on Medium microwave for
4 servings will become 40 minutes
on Medium microwave for 6 servings.
When doubling a recipe from 4 to
8, add on half the original cooking
time, i.e. 30 minutes on Medium
microwave for
4 servings will become 45 minutes on
Medium microwave for 8 servings.
Decreasing Recipes
To decrease a recipe from 4 servings
to 2 servings, halve 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 half to two-thirds of the original
cooking time, i.e. 30 minutes on
Medium microwave for 4 servings will
become 15-20 minutes on Medium
microwave for 2 servings.
Increasing and Decreasing Recipes
Using Recipes from Other Books
Cooking for One
The best way to convert a family favourite
dish is to nd a similar recipe in a cookery
book to give you a guide to the correct
method and timings to use.
When using other cookbooks, the
1000 W output power of your oven must
be allowed for. Use the same power level
suggested e.g. High or Medium-High or
Medium microwave and select the same
cooking time suggested, however check
the progress of the food during cooking
and adjust the time if necessary.
For one serving quarter all ingredients
listed.
Choose a dish that is proportionally
smaller than the one recommended in
the recipe.
Use the same cooking power
recommended in the original recipe.
Start by cooking for one quarter of the
recommended cooking time, although
extra time in most cases will be
required.
Always check the food during
cooking.
There is not a great saving for
reduced quantities of soups,
casseroles, stews and rice, as a
minimum time is required to tenderise
meats and blend avours.
When cooking for one it often makes
sense to cook for two and plate up
both meals. Freeze one meal for a
later date.
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Carrot and Orange Soup
Goat’s Cheese & Basil Ciabatta
Sweet Potato Soup
ingredients
Serves 4
25 g (1 oz) butter
1 medium onion,
coarsely chopped
700 g (1 ½ lb) carrots,
thickly sliced
1 litre (1 ¾ pt) vegetable stock
½ orange, grated zest
90 ml (6 tbsp) orange juice
60 ml (4 tbsp) crème fraiche
salt and pepper
15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh chives
chopped
Dish: 1 x 3 litre (6 pt) Pyrex
®
casserole dish
Accessory: none
ingredients
Serves 4
2 ciabatta rolls
1 clove of garlic, halved
1 beef tomato, sliced
100 g (4 oz) goats cheese
8 black olives, stoned and quartered
15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
fresh basil, chopped
pepper
Dish: none
Accessory: Enamel tray and wire
rack
ingredients
Serves 4
15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
1 medium onion,
coarsely chopped
2 clove of garlic, crushed
700 g (1 ½ lb) sweet
potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 large red pepper,
deseeded and chopped
725 ml (1 ¼ pt)
vegetable stock
150 ml (¼ pt) coconut milk
salt and pepper
Dish: 1 x 3 litre (6 pt) Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
Accessory: none
1. Place the butter and onion into casserole dish. Cover and cook on
High microwave for 3-4 minutes or until soft.
2. Add the carrots. Cover and cook on High microwave for
8-10 minutes or until the vegetables are softened. Stir halfway.
3. Add stock and orange zest. Cover and cook on High microwave
for 5 minutes then Low microwave for 15 minutes or until the
carrots are soft.
4. Place into a liquidiser and purée until smooth.
5. Return purée to the bowl and add orange juice. Stir in the
crème fraiche and season to taste. Cover and cook on Medium
microwave for 3-4 minutes or until piping hot.
6. Garnish with fresh chives.
1. Halve the rolls and place on the wire rack on enamel tray. Cook on
Grill 1 for 3-4 minutes or until lightly toasted. Rub each half with
the garlic.
2. Top each half with the sliced tomato, crumble over the goats
cheese and top with olives. Drizzle with olive oil and place on the
wire rack on the enamel tray. Cook on Grill 1 for 6-8 minutes or
until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
3. Sprinkle with basil and season with pepper. Serve immediately.
1. Place the oil, onion and garlic into casserole dish, cover. Cook on
Medium microwave for 3 minutes or until soft.
2. Add the sweet potato and pepper and cook on Medium
microwave for 5 minutes. Add stock, cover and cook on Medium
microwave for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft, stirring
halfway.
3. Cool. Place in a liquidiser and purée until smooth.
4. Return soup to the bowl. Stir in the coconut milk and season to
taste.
5. Cover and cook on Medium microwave for 3 minutes or until
piping hot.
Soups and Starters
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Soups and Starters
Onion and Feta Cheese Tartlets
ingredients
Serves 6
250 g (9 oz) ready made pu pastry
15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
150 g (5.5 oz) onions,
peeled and sliced
15 g (½ oz) pine nuts
50 g (2 oz) feta cheese, crumbled
25g (1 oz) pitted black olives,
roughly chopped
25 g (1 oz) sun-dried tomatoes
(in oil or rehydrated),
roughly chopped
10 g (¼ oz) capers
salt and pepper
fresh oregano sprigs to garnish
Dish: 1 x 3 litre (6 pt) Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid,
1 x 32 x 23 cm (12 ½ x 9 inch)
greased baking sheet
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 6 circles each 7 ½ cm
(3 inch) in diameter. Chill pastry for 30 minutes.
2. Put oil and onions into casserole dish, cover and cook on High
microwave for 5 minutes or until slightly browned. Cool for
5 minutes.
3. Preheat oven on Convection 200 ˚C with enamel tray.
4. Stir nuts, cheese, olives, sun-dried tomatoes and capers into
onion mixture. Season well.
5. Place pastry circles on the baking sheet and prick with a fork.
6. Divide the onion mixture among the pastry circles.
7. Cook on Convection 200 ˚C for 11-13 minutes.
8. Garnish with fresh oregano sprigs.
Minestrone Soup
1. Place the olive oil, carrot, celery, onion and garlic into large
casserole dish, cover with a lid and cook on High microwave for
5 minutes.
2. Add the tomatoes, tomato purée and stock and cook on High
microwave for 5 minutes then Simmer microwave for 15 minutes.
3. Stir in the cabbage, basil, pasta, baked beans and seasoning and
cook on Simmer microwave for 35 minutes. Serve sprinkled with
Parmesan.
ingredients
Serves 6
30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
1 carrot, nely diced
1 celery stick, nely diced
1 red onion, nely diced
1 garlic clove, crushed
400 g (14 . oz) canned chopped
tomatoes
15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato purée
900 ml (1 ½ pt) vegetable stock
100 g (4 oz) green cabbage,
nely shredded
6 basil leaves, roughly chopped
50 g (2 oz) small pasta shapes
400 g (14 oz) canned baked beans
salt and pepper
Parmesan
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole
dish with lid
Accessory: none
Quinoa Tabbouleh with Mint
1. Place the quinoa and 600 ml (1 pt) of salted hot water in a large
bowl, cover and cook on High microwave for 5 minutes then
Simmer microwave for 15 minutes. Drain and leave to cool.
2. Place the courgettes and peas in a medium bowl with 30 ml
(2 tbsp) cold water and cook on High microwave for approx.
6-7 minutes. Drain well.
3. Mix the mint, olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add this
mixture to the quinoa, courgette and peas. Season and leave to
rest for several hours before serving.
ingredients
Serves 6-8
300 g (11 oz) quinoa
2 courgettes, nely chopped
300 g (11 oz) frozen peas
1 bunch mint, chopped
100 ml (3 ½ fl. oz) olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
salt and pepper
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
bowl,
1 x medium Pyrex
®
bowl,
1 x small Pyrex
®
bowl
Accessory: none
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Fish
Fish cooks very well by microwave
as it stays moist and the lingering sh
smells left in conventional ovens are
avoided.
When is Fish Cooked?
Fish is cooked when it akes easily
and becomes opaque.
For sh with a strong odour, eliminate
the smell after cooking by placing
600 ml (1 pt) of boiling water and
1 sliced lemon in a large bowl, cook
on Simmer microwave for 20 minutes.
Wipe out oven with a dry cloth.
Arranging
Thin llets of sh i.e. plaice, should
be rolled up prior to cooking to avoid
overcooking on the thinner outside
edge and tail.
Fish steaks should be arranged in a
circle, thicker part to the outside. Cover
with cling lm or lid.
Noise
During cooking, popping sounds may be heard. This is due to moisture trapped
between the esh, particularly with oily sh such as salmon and mackerel. This
can be minimised when cooking if the skin and esh is pierced several times with a
cocktail stick.
Liquid
Fresh sh should always be sprinkled
with 30 ml (2 tbsp) of lemon juice,
white wine or water.
When cooking frozen sh, add liquid as
above for even cooking.
Do not sprinkle salt onto sh before
cooking as this may make the sh dry.
Whole Fish
If cooking 2 whole sh together, they
should be arranged head to tail for
even cooking.
Large whole sh must have the tail and
head shielded halfway through cooking
with smooth pieces of tin foil secured
with cocktail sticks.
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Fish
Tuna Fish Cakes
Special Occasion Fish Pie
Salmon and Vegetable Mornay
ingredients
Serves 4
350 g (12 oz) potatoes, peeled
25 g (1 oz) butter
1 small onion, chopped
200 g (7 oz) canned tuna, drained
1 egg, hard boiled, chopped
30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped
10 ml (2 tsp) lemon juice
salt and pepper
1 egg, beaten
100 g (4 oz) breadcrumbs
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish
1 x large Pyrex
®
bowl
Accessory: Enamel tray + wire rack
ingredients
Serves 4
450 g (1 lb) white sh
50 g (2 oz) butter
50 g (2 oz) our
450 ml (¾ pt) milk
300 ml (½ pt) white wine
450 g (1 lb) mixed seafood
6 gherkins, diced
15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped
10 ml (2 tsp) dill, chopped
salt and pepper
450 g (1 lb) potatoes, peeled
15 ml (1 tbsp) capers
50 g (2 oz) butter, melted
50 g (2 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
gratin dish,
1 x Pyrex
®
jug
Accessory: Enamel tray
ingredients
Serves 4
100 g (4 oz) broccoli
100 g (4 oz) cauliower
1 medium red pepper, deseeded
and diced
198 g (7 oz) canned salmon, drained
25 g (1 oz) butter
30 ml (2 tbsp) plain our
300 ml (½ pt) milk
50 g (2 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated
150 ml (¼ pt) cream, optional
salt and pepper
15 g (½ oz) butter
75 g (3 oz) fresh white breadcrumbs
15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped
pinch of paprika
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
bowl, 1 x 20 x
25 cm (8 x 10 inch) Pyrex
®
dish
1 x large Pyrex
®
jug
1 x small Pyrex
®
bowl
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Cook potatoes with 45 ml (3 tbsp) water, covered on High
microwave for 6-8 minutes or until cooked. Drain.
2. Place butter and onion in a bowl, cover and cook on High
microwave for 4 minutes or until soft. Add potatoes and mash.
3. Stir in tuna, hard boiled egg, parsley and lemon juice, season well.
4. Shape into 8 cakes and coat in beaten egg and breadcrumbs.
5. Place on enamel tray on wire rack and cook on Combi 3 for 10-20
minutes or until brown, turning halfway.
1. Place the white sh with 30 ml (2 tbsp) water in a shallow dish.
Cover and cook on High microwave for 4-5 minutes or on auto
program fresh sh (see page 61). Drain, skin, bone and ake.
2. Make the sauce by melting the butter in a large jug on Medium
microwave for 1 minute. Add the our and stir well. Mix in the
milk and wine and cook on High microwave for 4-5 minutes.
Stir halfway. Mix in the sh, mixed seafood, gherkins and herbs.
Season and pour into the dish.
3. Grate the potatoes and mix in the capers, melted butter and
grated cheese. Place lightly on the sh sauce without pressing
rmly to keep the grated form. Place on enamel tray and cook on
Combi 3 for 35-40 minutes or until piping hot and golden.
1. Break broccoli and cauliower into orets, add red pepper and
30 ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover and cook on High microwave for
5-6 minutes or until soft. Drain.
2. Flake salmon and mix with vegetables.
3. Melt butter in jug on High microwave for approx. 20-30 seconds.
Stir in our then milk. Cook on High microwave for 2 minutes or
until mixture boils and thickens; stir halfway. Stir in cheese, cream
and seasoning. Pour cheese sauce over vegetables and salmon.
4. Melt extra butter in a small bowl on High microwave for approx
10-20 seconds. Stir in breadcrumbs, parsley and paprika. Sprinkle
over vegetable mixture.
5. Place on enamel tray and cook on Combi 3 for 10-12 minutes or
until golden brown.
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Bouillabaisse
Thai Trout
Cod and Leek Bake
ingredients
Serves 6
225 g (8 oz) tomatoes
125 ml (4 . oz) olive oil
30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée
2 onions, chopped
1 large leek, sliced
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1.2 ltr (2 pt) sh stock
salt and black pepper
150 ml (¼ pt) dry white wine
4 sprig thyme
small piece orange peel
4 strands saron
5 ml (1 tsp) chilli sauce
450 g (1 lb) cod, haddock or coley
450 g (1 lb) mixed seafood
4 large fresh prawns
bunch dill, chopped, to garnish
Dish: 1 x 3 litre (6 pt) Pyrex
®
casserole dish
Accessory: none
ingredients
Serves 2
2 trout llets,
approx 150 g (5 oz) each
2 cloves of garlic, nely chopped
1-2 small red chilli, nely chopped
1 lime, zest and juice
4 spring onions, nely chopped
30 ml (2 tbsp) light soy sauce
Dish: 1 x Pyrex
®
shallow dish
Accessory: none
ingredients
Serves 6
800 g (1 lb 12 oz) cod, llets
2 large leeks, nely sliced
300 ml (½ pt) single cream
50 g (2 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated
salt and pepper
500 g (1 lb 2 oz) potatoes, quartered
Dish: 1 x shallow dish,
1 x 27 cm (10 ½ inch) Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
1 x large Pyrex
®
dish
1 x 27 cm (10 ½ inch) round dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Skin the tomatoes and cut into four pieces, removing the cores.
Place the oil and tomato purée in a casserole dish heat on High
microwave for 1 minute and mix well. Add the onions and leek,
cook on High microwave for 3-4 minutes or until soft.
2. Add the garlic, tomatoes, stock, seasoning, wine, thyme, orange
peel, saffron and chilli sauce. Heat on High microwave for
3-4 minutes. Skin the sh, cut into chunks and add to the tomato
liquid. Cook on High microwave for 3-4 minutes or until the sh
is cooked. Add the mixed seafood and prawns and heat again for
6-7 minutes on High microwave or until hot, taking care not to
overcook the sh.
3. Serve garnished with dill.
1. Place sh llets into a shallow dish, sprinkle the remaining
ingredients on the top of the sh. Cover and cook on Medium
microwave for 5-6 minutes, or until the sh is cooked through.
1. Place the cod in a shallow dish, add 45 ml (3 tbsp) water. Cover
and cook on High microwave for 5-6 minutes. Drain the cod and
break into pieces, taking care to remove all the bones and the
skin.
2. Place leeks in a casserole dish, cover and cook on High
microwave for 10 minutes. Mix together the sh pieces, leeks,
cream, cheese, salt and pepper.
3. Place the potatoes in a large dish, cover and cook on High
microwave for 9-10 minutes. Place the potatoes in a round
buttered dish, cover with the sh, leeks and cheese mixture.
4. Preheat the oven with the enamel tray on Convection
200 ºC. Place the dish in the oven and cook on Combi 4 for
10-15 minutes, until it is golden brown on top.
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Meat and Poultry
Guidelines
Defrosted Joints
If the meat has previously been frozen,
ensure it is properly thawed before
cooking by microwave. Defrosted joints
of meat must be allowed to stand for
a minimum of 1 hour before cooking to
ensure the centre is fully defrosted.
Fat
Large amounts of fat absorb
microwave energy and can cause the
meat next to it to overcook. Always
choose joints that aren’t excessively
fatty.
Standing Time
Meat and poultry require a minimum of
15 minutes standing time wrapped in
aluminium foil after cooking by
microwave. Roast meat is always
easier to carve after standing and the
meat will continue to cook during the
stand time.
Bone
Bone tips on legs of lamb and crown
roasts may need shielding when
cooked by microwave, to prevent
overcooking.
Turning
Joints and poultry should be turned
over halfway through cooking.
Shielding
Large joints may need shielding
with pieces of smooth aluminium foil
after half the cooking time to avoid
overcooking on the outside edges.
Turkeys and large chickens should
have their breast meat, legs and wings
protected. Secure foil with cocktail
sticks and do not allow foil to touch the
walls of the oven.
How to Roast a Joint by
Combination
Place the joint on enamel tray and
place on glass turntable.
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How to Roast a Joint by
Microwave
To roast basic joints of meat place
the joint onto the rack of a microwave
roasting set and cover with a dome
lid. Alternatively use a large, shallow
dish and place the joint on an upturned
saucer and cover with cling lm.
Roasting Bags
Roasting bags are useful when split up
one side to tent a joint for roasting by
power and time.
Do not use the metal twists supplied.
Tips
Braised and stewed meat cooked in a
microwave has a slightly rm texture
and therefore it is essential to purchase
good quality meats.
When cooking a casserole, place a
saucer or small upturned plate over
the meat to keep it submerged in the
juice
s.
How to Cook Small Cuts of Meat
by Microwave
Some cuts of meat can be cooked
successfully by microwave although
due to their short cooking times and
no heat source, they will not crisp and
brown.
They should always be cooked on a
microwave safe rack to lift them out of
their juices.
Crispy Bacon
Place on a microwave safe rack
(optional extra obtainable from
cookware shops). Cover with a plain
piece of kitchen towel to minimise
splatter. Cook on High microwave for
approx. 1 minute per rasher, or until
desired crispness is achieved.
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Coq au Vin
ingredients
Serves 4
1.2 kg (2 ½ lb) chicken portions,
approx. 4
5 ml (1 tsp) mixed herbs
salt and pepper
100 g (4 oz) streaky bacon
100 g (4 oz) button mushrooms
1 clove of garlic, crushed
450 g (1 lb) whole shallots
30 ml (2 tbsp) brandy
300 ml (½ pt) red wine
300 ml (½ pt) chicken stock
15 ml (1 tbsp) cornour
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Preheat oven with enamel tray on Convection 160 °C.
2. Place all ingredients, apart from the cornour, in casserole dish
and cover.
3. Place on enamel tray and cook on Convection 160 °C for 1 hour
or until cooked through. Stir halfway during cooking.
4. Remove skin from chicken pieces and skim off any excess fat.
Thicken using a little cornour mixed with water. Serve sprinkled
with chopped parsley.
Chicken Satay
Barbeque Spare Ribs
ingredients
Serves 4-6
4 chicken breast llets, skinned and
chopped into small chunks
100 g (4 oz) creamed coconut
45 ml (3 tbsp) lemon juice
30 ml (2 tbsp) soy sauce
30 ml (2 tbsp) vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
5 ml (1 tsp) ground turmeric
5 ml (1 tsp) ve-spice powder
5 ml (1 tsp) coriander seeds
5 ml (1 tsp) cumin seeds
90 ml (6 tbsp) peanut butter
large pinch chilli powder
Dish: 1 x small mixing bowl,
8 x wooden skewers
Accessory: Enamel tray + wire
rack
ingredients
Serves 4
675 g (1 ½ lb) pork ribs
30 ml (2 tbsp) white wine vinegar,
Sauce:
45 ml (3 tbsp) tomato sauce
45 ml (3 tbsp) soy sauce
45 ml (3 tbsp) honey
5 ml (1 tsp) dry mustard powder
45 ml (3 tbsp) plum jam
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
1 x Pyrex
®
bowl
1 x Pyrex
®
shallow dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Place 50 g (2 oz) creamed coconut, 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice and
15 ml (1 tbsp) soy sauce into a blender or food processor. Add the
oil, garlic, turmeric, ve spice, coriander and cumin and blend until
smooth.
2. Pour over the chicken. Cover and marinate in the fridge for
2-3 hours or overnight.
3. For the serving sauce: Pour 50 g (2 oz) of creamed coconut into a
large jug. Add the peanut butter, 15 ml (1 tbsp) of the lemon juice,
15 ml (1 tbsp) of the soy sauce, the chilli powder and 80 ml
(5 tbsp) water. Cook on High microwave for 3-4 minutes or
until the sauce boils and thickens, stirring frequently. Turn into a
serving bowl.
4. Thread the chicken onto wooden skewers. Place on wire rack
on enamel tray and cook on Combi 4 for 26-30 minutes or until
cooked through, turning occasionally. Serve hot with sauce for
dipping.
1. Place ribs into large casserole dish, cover with water and add the
vinegar.
2. Cover and cook on High microwave for 6-8 minutes then Simmer
microwave for 20 minutes. Drain.
3. Combine all sauce ingredients together in a Pyrex
®
bowl and heat
on Medium microwave for 2 minutes. Mix thoroughly.
4. Toss ribs in sauce. Arrange on the base of shallow dish on the
enamel tray and cook on Combi 4 for 10 minutes or until ribs are
dark brown and crispy.
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Casserole Pork with Herby Dumplings
ingredients
Serves 4
30 ml (2 tbsp) oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green pepper, deseeded and
chopped
225 g (8 oz) carrots, sliced
450 g (1 lb) lean pork, cubed
30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned our
5 ml (1 tsp) ground bay leaves
5 ml (1 tsp) dried sage
salt and pepper
300 ml (½ pt) dry cider
Dumplings:
175 g (6 oz) self raising our
75 g (3 oz) suet
pinch of salt
5 ml (1 tsp) mustard powder
15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped
150 ml (¼ pt) cold water
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Place oil, onion, green pepper and carrots in casserole dish, cover
and cook on High microwave for 5 minutes or until soft.
2. Preheat oven with enamel tray on Convection 160 °C.
3. Toss pork in seasoned our and add to onion mixture. Stir in
all other ingredients, cover, place on enamel tray and cook on
Convection 160 °C for 1 hour or until pork is tender.
4. Whilst cooking make the dumplings by combining the our, suet,
salt, mustard and parsley. Add the water to make a stiff dough.
Shape dough into 8 round dumplings.
5. When pork is cooked, uncover and place dumplings around the
edge of dish. Cook uncovered on the enamel tray on Convection
160 °C for 12- 15 minutes or until dumplings are cooked through.
Toad in the Hole
Creamy Chicken Gratin
ingredients
Serves 4
150 g (5 oz) plain our
3 ml (½ tsp) salt
2 eggs
300 ml (½ pt) milk and water
25 g (1 oz) oil
450 g (1 lb) sausages
Dish: 1 x mixing bowl,
1 x 25 x 18 cm (10 x 7 inch) oblong
rectangular tin
Accessory: Enamel tray
ingredients
Serves 4
350 g (12 oz) leeks,
trimmed and sliced
25 g (1 oz) butter
30 ml (2 tbsp) plain our
300 ml (½ pt) milk
225 g (8 oz) cooked chicken, chopped
100 g (4 oz) ham, chopped
175 g (6 oz) Gruyere cheese, grated
salt and pepper
4 frozen garlic bread slices
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
bowl
1 x 26 cm (10 ½ inch) gratin dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Preheat oven with enamel tray on Convection 220 °C.
2. Sift our and salt in a bowl. Add eggs and half the liquid. Beat until
smooth. Gradually stir in remaining liquid.
3. Put oil in tin with sausages on enamel tray. Cook on Convection
220 °C for 15 minutes.
4. Pour in the batter and cook for 15-20 minutes on Convection
220 °C or until the batter is well risen and golden brown.
1. Slice the leeks and place in a large bowl with the butter. Cover
and cook on High microwave for 3-4 minutes or until softened.
2. Add the our and mix well. Stir in the milk and heat, uncovered on
High microwave for 4-5 minutes or until thickened. Stir halfway.
Add the chicken, ham and cheese then season and mix well.
3. Pour into the gratin dish and top with the garlic bread slices. Place
on enamel tray and cook on Combi 3 for 10-15 minutes or until
piping hot and golden.
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Meat and Poultry
Belgian Beef Casserole
Savoury Mince
ingredients
Serves 4
675 g (1 ½ lb) braising steak, cubed
3 large onions, thinly sliced
1 clove of garlic, crushed
30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned our
15 ml (1 tbsp) brown sugar
300 ml (½ pt) hot beef stock
300 ml (½ pt) light ale
15 ml (1 tbsp) wine vinegar
5 ml (1 tsp) mixed herbs
2 bay leaves
Topping:
15 ml (1 tbsp) french mustard
60 ml (4 tbsp) butter, softened
1 clove of garlic, crushed
8 x 2.5 cm (1 inch)
french bread, sliced
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
1 x mixing bowl
Accessory: Enamel tray
ingredients
Serves 4
1 onion, diced
1 clove of garlic, crushed
15 ml (1 tbsp) oil
400 g (14 oz) canned chopped
tomatoes
15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato purée
5 ml (1 tsp) mixed herbs
450 g (1 lb) mince
salt and pepper
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
Accessory: none
1. Preheat oven with enamel tray on Convection 160 °C.
2. Combine all the casserole ingredients in dish. Cover with lid and
cook on enamel tray on Convection 160 ˚C for 1 hour, or until
meat is tender. Remove bay leaves.
3. For topping, blend mustard, butter and garlic in a mixing bowl.
Spread over one side of each bread slice.
4. Uncover casserole and arrange bread on top. Return to oven and
cook uncovered on Convection 160 ˚C for a further 10 minutes.
The casserole is ready when the bread slices are crisp and
golden.
1. Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole dish, cover and cook on
High microwave for 2 minutes or until soft.
2. Place all other ingredients in casserole dish. Stir well.
3. Cover and cook on High microwave for 10 minutes then Medium
microwave for 15-20 minutes or until cooked.
Variation: Chilli con carne
Add 400 g (14 oz) canned red kidney beans drained, 5-10 ml
(1-2 tsp) chilli powder, 1 diced green pepper to the ingredients
above.
Shepherd’s Pie
ingredients
Serves 4
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
25 g (1 oz) butter
350 g (12 oz) lamb or beef mince
300 ml (½ pt) hot lamb or beef stock
3 ml (½ tsp) Worcestershire sauce
5 ml (1 tsp) tomato purée
15 ml (1 tbsp) cornour
salt and pepper
675 g (1 ½ lb) potatoes, cubed
135 ml (9 tbsp) water
30 ml (2 tbsp) milk
25 g (1 oz) cheese
Dish: 1 x medium Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish
with lid
1 x square Pyrex
®
dish 22 x 22 cm
(8 ½ inch x 8 ½ inch)
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Place onion, carrots and butter in medium casserole dish. Cover
and cook on High microwave for 3-5 minutes or until soft.
2. Add mince to vegetables and mix well. Mix together stock,
Worcestershire sauce and tomato purée, pour over mince and
season to taste. Cook on High microwave for 5 minutes. Add
cornour, cook on High microwave for 5-7 minutes or until
thickened. Transfer to square Pyrex
®
dish.
3. Cook potatoes with water in large casserole dish, covered on High
microwave for 7-8 minutes. Drain and mash well with the milk and
spread on top of the meat, using a fork to make a pattern on top.
4. Sprinkle with cheese, place on enamel tray and cook on Combi 2
for approx. 15-20 minutes or until top is crisp and golden.
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Meat and Poultry
Lasagne
Hungarian Goulash
ingredients
Serves 4
2 x quantities of white sauce
(refer to page 108)
5 ml (1 tsp) mustard
100 g (4 oz) grated cheese
salt and pepper
1 quantity of savoury mince
(refer to page 97)
12 sheets pre-cooked lasagne
Parmesan cheese
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
rectangular dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
ingredients
Serves 4
600 g (1 ¼ lb) braising steak, cubed
45 ml (3 tbsp) seasoned our
600 ml (1 pt) hot beef stock
45 ml (3 tbsp) tomato purée
30 ml (2 tbsp) paprika
5 ml (1 tsp) sugar
60 ml (4 tbsp) soured cream
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Add mustard, cheese and seasoning to the hot white sauce.
2. Cover the base of the dish with a layer of cheese sauce, then a
layer of lasagne, followed by a layer of hot meat mixture. Continue
with a layer of lasagne then meat, ending with a layer of cheese
sauce.
3. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top, place on enamel tray and
cook on Combi 4 for 15-18 minutes or until the pasta is tender
and the top is crispy and golden brown.
1. Preheat oven with enamel tray on Convection 160 °C.
2. Toss meat in the our. Combine all ingredients except the soured
cream in casserole dish, cover.
3. Place on enamel tray and cook on Convection 160 °C for 1 hour
10 minutes, or until the meat is tender.
4. Remove from oven and immediately stir in the soured cream.
Serve with ribbon noodles.
Moussaka
ingredients
Serves 4
30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
2 cloves of crushed garlic
1 medium onion, chopped
1 aubergine, sliced
400 g (14 oz) canned chopped
tomatoes
350 g (12 oz) lamb mince
30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée
salt and pepper
Topping:
2 eggs
150 ml (¼ pt) single cream
100 g (4 oz) cheese, grated
25 g (1 oz) Parmesan cheese, grated
Dish: 1 x 20 cm (8 inch) shallow dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Place oil, garlic, onion and aubergine in dish. Cover and cook on
High microwave for 3 minutes or until softened.
2. Add tomatoes and lamb mince and purée and cook re-covered on
High microwave for 8 minutes. Season and mix well.
3. Whisk eggs, cream and cheese together and pour over lamb.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, place on enamel tray and cook
on Combi 4 for 15 minutes or until topping is puffed and golden.
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Kedgeree
ingredients
Serves 4
175 g (6 oz) easy cook brown rice
450 ml (¾ pt) hot chicken stock
450 g (1 lb) smoked haddock
30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon, juiced
1 medium onion, chopped
15 ml (1 tbsp) oil
150 ml (¼ pt) soured cream
15 ml (1 tbsp) curry paste
100 g (4 oz) frozen peas
30 ml (2 tbsp) parsley, chopped
2 boiled eggs,
chopped into small chunks
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
1 x Pyrex
®
shallow dish
1 x small Pyrex
®
dish
Accessory: none
1. Place the rice and chicken stock in casserole dish, cover and cook
on High microwave for 17-22 minutes or until tender.
2. Place the sh in a shallow dish, sprinkle with lemon juice, cover
and cook on High microwave for 5-6 minutes or until cooked. Skin
and ake.
3. Place onion and oil in a small dish, cover and cook on High
microwave for 3-4 minutes or until softened.
4. Combine the soured cream with curry paste. Mix into rice then stir
in aked sh, onion, peas, parsley, eggs and seasoning. Cover
and cook on High microwave for 5 minutes or until piping hot.
Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto
ingredients
Serves 4
40 g (1 ½ oz) dried cep mushrooms
50 g (2 oz) butter
1 clove of garlic, nely chopped
1 small onion, nely chopped
freshly ground black pepper
250 g (9 oz) arborio rice
300 ml (½ pt) hot vegetable stock
12 basil leaves, torn
Dish: 1 x Pyrex
®
shallow dish
1 x large casserole dish with lid
Accessory: none
1. In shallow dish, soak mushrooms in 300 ml (½ pt) warm water.
2. Place the butter, garlic and onion in a large casserole dish, cover
and cook on High microwave for 3 minutes, or until softened.
Season with freshly ground black pepper.
3. Stir the rice into the butter mixture and add the hot stock and
soaking liquid from the mushrooms. Cover and cook for a further
5 minutes on High microwave.
4. Stir the mushrooms into the rice mixture. Cover and cook for a
further 5 minutes on High microwave.
5. Stir and add the basil. Continue to cook for the nal 5 minutes on
High microwave. Leave to stand for approx. 10 minutes and then
stir with a fork.
Vegetable and Chick Pea Casserole
ingredients
Serves 4
1 medium onion, chopped
10 ml (2 tsp) vegetable oil
2 medium courgettes, thickly sliced
1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
1 small cauliower, divided into orets
100 g (4 oz) dried apricots, halved
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
425 g (15 oz) canned chick peas,
drained
3 ml (½ tsp) ground tumeric
3 ml (½ tsp) ground corriander
3 ml (½ tsp) ground cumin
5 ml (1 tsp) paprika
2.5 cm (1 inch) piece fresh root ginger,
peeled and nely chopped
salt and pepper
450 ml (¾ pt) hot vegetable stock
parsley, chopped
Dish: 1 x large casserole dish with lid
1 x Pyrex
®
shallow dish
Accessory: none
1. Place the onion and oil in a large casserole dish. Cover and cook
on High microwave for 3 minutes or until starting to soften.
2. Add the prepared vegetables, apricots, garlic, chick peas and stir
in the spices, salt, pepper and stock.
3. Cover and cook on High microwave for 20-25 minutes or until
vegetables are soft. Stir two or three times during cooking. Serve
with couscous or rice and garnish with parsley.
N.B.
To prepare couscous: Place 300 ml (½ pt) vegetable stock
in a shallow dish and 1.2 ml (¼ tsp) turmeric. Cook on High
microwave for 4 minutes or until boiling. Add 175 g (6 oz)
couscous and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Fluff up with a fork
before serving.
Pasta, Rice and Beans
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Pasta, Rice and Beans
Tagliatelle Toscana
ingredients
Serves 4
400 g (14 oz) fresh tagliatelle
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove of garlic, crushed
15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
1 large aubergine, cubed
400 g (14 oz) canned chopped
tomatoes
5 ml (1 tsp) basil
15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato purée
15 g (½ oz) butter
salt and pepper
8-10 black olives, stoned
100 g (4 oz) mozzarella, diced
30 ml (2 tbsp) Parmesan cheese,
grated
Dish: 2 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Cook the pasta in casserole dish with 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water,
covered, on High microwave for 4 minutes or until tender. Drain.
2. Place onion, garlic and oil in a casserole dish, cover and cook on
High microwave for 2 minutes or until soft. Add the aubergine,
chopped tomates, basil, tomato purée, butter, seasoning and
olives. Cover and cook on High microwave for 6-8 minutes.
3. Mix the drained pasta with the mozzarella. Place in a casserole
dish. Pour the sauce over the top. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Place
on enamel tray and cook on Combi 3 for 7-9 minutes or until
golden brown and piping hot.
Roast Vegetable and Pasta Gratin
ingredients
Serves 4
1 aubergine, diced
2 leeks, sliced
1 red pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 clove of garlic, crushed
45 ml (3 tbsp) olive oil
225 g (8 oz) pasta shapes
225 g (8 oz) fresh spinach
White sauce:
30 g (1 oz) butter
30 g (1 oz) our
600 ml (1 pt) milk
15 ml (1 tbsp) mustard
50 g (2 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated
150 g (5 oz) Boursin
®
cheese
salt and pepper
Dish: 1 x small roasting dish
1 x large casserole dish with lid
1 x large Pyrex
®
shallow dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Preheat oven with enamel tray on Convection 220 °C. Chop all
the vegetables except spinach into bite sized pieces and put in
roasting dish with the oil. Cook on Convection 220 °C
25-30 minutes.
2. Cook the pasta shapes in a casserole dish with 450 ml (¾ pt)
boiling water on High microwave for 7-8 minutes or until soft.
Drain. Wash the spinach and tear into small pieces.
3. Make the white sauce as per instructions on page 108, add the
mustard, Cheddar, Boursin
®
cheese and stir thoroughly until
smooth. Season well.
4. Mix the pasta, spinach and roast vegetables with the sauce and
place in a large shallow dish. Sprinkle the top with cheese.
5. Cook on enamel tray on Combi 3 for 15-20 minutes or until
golden brown.
Lentil Biryani
ingredients
Serves 4-6
15 ml (1 tbsp) oil
1 large onion, sliced
5 ml (1 tsp) ginger root, grated
1 clove of garlic, crushed
3 ml (½ tsp) tumeric
5 ml (1 tsp) chilli powder
10 ml (2 tsp) curry powder
150 ml (¼ pt) natural yoghurt
100 g (4 oz) mushrooms, sliced
2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
100 g (4 oz) canned green lentils
300 ml (½ pt) hot water
50 g (2 oz) cashew nuts
450 g (1 lb) cooked basmati rice
Garnish:
1 hard boiled egg, sliced
corriander leaves
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole
dish with lid
Accessory: none
1. Place the oil and onion in a large casserole dish. Cover and cook
on High microwave for 3 minutes or until softened.
2. Add the ginger, garlic, turmeric, chilli and curry powder. Cover and
cook on High microwave for 2 minutes.
3. Add the yoghurt, mushrooms, tomatoes, lentils and water. Cover
and cook on High microwave for 30 minutes or until the lentils are
tender and the liquid has evaporated.
4. Add the cooked rice and cashew nuts to the lentil mixture and mix
thoroughly. Reheat on High microwave if necessary. Garnish and
serve.
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Stuffed Croissants
Mufn Pizzas
Cheese, Onion and Olive Scones
ingredients
Makes 8
100 g (4 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated
100 g (4 oz) smoked ham, diced
1 tomato, deseeded and chopped
60 ml (4 tbsp) sour cream
15 ml (1 tbsp) mayonnaise
10 ml (2 tsp) wholegrain mustard
pepper
8 croissants
Dish: 1 x medium Pyrex
®
mixing
bowl
Accessory: Wire rack
ingredients
Serves 4
150 ml (¼ pt) Passata
100 g (4 oz) garlic sausage, cubed
1 clove of garlic, crushed
1 small onion, diced
4 large muns, halved
100 g (4 oz) cheese, grated
50 g (2 oz) canned anchovy llets
black olives to garnish
Dish: 1 x Pyrex
®
mixing bowl
Accessory: Enamel tray + wire
rack
ingredients
Serves 4
1 medium onion, nely chopped
15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
175 g (6 oz) self-raising our
3 ml (½ tsp) salt
3 ml (½ tsp) mustard powder
3 ml (½ tsp) cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
25 g (1 oz) butter
40 g (1 ½ oz) strong Cheddar
cheese, grated
40 g (1 ½ oz) Parmesan cheese
25 g (1 oz) black olives, stoned and
chopped
1 egg, beaten
45 ml (3 tbsp) milk
1 egg for glazing
Dish: 1 x small Pyrex
®
bowl
1 x Pyrex
®
mixing bowl
small baking sheet
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Combine all the lling ingredients in mixing bowl.
2. Slice in back of each croissant and ll with mixture.
3. Place 4 croissants on wire rack and cook on Combi 1 for 5-6
minutes. Repeat with the remaining 4 croissants.
1. Place Passata, sausage, garlic and onion in a bowl and mix well.
2. Arrange mufn halves, 4 at a time on wire rack on enamel tray
and toast on Grill 1 for 4-6 minutes or until browned.
3. Spread mufns with the mixture. Top with cheese, anchovies and
olives.
4. Cook on Combi 1 for 6-7 minutes or until cheese has melted and
is beginning to brown.
1. Place onion and oil in a bowl. Cover and cook on High microwave
for 3 minutes or until softened. Drain.
2. Preheat oven on Convection 200 °C with enamel tray.
3. Sift together the our, salt, mustard and cayenne with seasoning.
Rub in the butter.
4. Mix in onion, cheeses and olives. Beat egg and milk together.
Pour into our mixture and bring to a soft dough.
5. On a oured surface roll out dough to approx. 2 cm (¾ inch) thick.
Cut out rounds using a 6 cm (2 ½ inch) pastry cutter and brush
with beaten egg.
6. Place the dough rounds on a lightly greased baking sheet. Place
on the enamel tray and cook on Convection 200 °C for
16-20 minutes or until cooked and golden brown.
Cheese and Egg Dishes
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Cheese and Egg Dishes
Brie and Cranberry Crostini
ingredients
Serves 4
1 small baguette, cut into 8 slices
60 ml (4 tbsp) cranberry sauce
175 g (6 oz) brie, sliced
sesame seeds
Dish: none
Accessory: Enamel tray + wire
rack
1. Place the slices of baguette on the wire rack on enamel tray and
cook on Grill 1 for 2-3 minutes or until lightly toasted.
2. Turn the slices over and spread each slice with cranberry sauce.
3. Top with a slice of brie and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
4. Cook on wire rack on enamel tray on Combi 1 for 3-5 minutes or
until cheese has started to melt and sesame seeds turn golden.
Croque Monsieur
Macaroni Cheese
ingredients
Serves 2
4 slices bread, buttered
5 ml (1 tsp) dijon mustard
2 slices smoked ham
100 g (4 oz) sliced cheese
Dish: none
Accessory: Enamel tray + wire
rack
ingredients
Serves 4
175 g (6 oz) quick cooking macaroni
175 g (6 oz) butter
1 small onion, nely chopped
100 g (4 oz) bacon, chopped
40 g (1 ½ oz) our
600 ml (1 pt) milk
salt and pepper
5 ml (1 tsp) french mustard
150 g (5 oz) red cheese, grated
30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh brown
breadcrumbs
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish
1 x large Pyrex
®
jug
1 x large shallow Pyrex
®
dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Place the bread, buttered side up on wire rack on enamel tray and
cook on Grill 1 for approx. 6-8 minutes or until browning.
2. On 2 slices of the bread, spread the untoasted sides with mustard
and top with ham and cheese. Cover with the other slices,
browned side up.
3. Place back on the wire rack on enamel tray and cook on Combi 1
for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
1. Cook macaroni in large casserole dish in 450 ml (¾ pt) boiling
water. Cover and cook on High microwave for 5-6 minutes or until
soft. Drain.
2. Place butter, onion and bacon in a jug. Cover. Cook on High
microwave for 5 minutes or until onion is soft. Stir halfway through
cooking.
3. Stir in our and cook for 30 seconds on High microwave.
4. Gradually add milk, stir well and season. Cook on High microwave
for 5-6 minutes or until sauce is thick and bubbling. Stir twice
during cooking.
5. Add mustard and 100 g (4 oz) grated cheese. Place the macaroni
in a large shallow dish. Add sauce and mix well. Sprinkle with
breadcrumbs and remaining cheese.
6. Place on enamel tray and cook on Combi 3 for 10-12 minutes or
until cheese starts to melt.
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Vegetables and Vegetarian
Root vegetables. i.e. carrots,
swede, should be cut into slices,
strips or cubes.
Do not mix fresh and frozen
vegetables as the cooking times
may be different.
If cooking potatoes with other
vegetables, only cook with other
root vegetables.
Never add salt to vegetables before
microwaving. Remember the
avour of microwaved vegetables is
much better than boiled.
Cabbage should be shredded and
cooked by High microwave. Approx.
500 g for 12-14 minutes with 75 ml
(5 tbsp) water.
Fresh vegetables require 15 ml
(1 tbsp) of water per 100 g
vegetables. Cover with pierced
cling lm or lid and stir halfway.
Always cook vegetables in a dish
that is a suitable size. Use at
dishes not basins. Always cover
with microwave cling lm or a lid.
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Vegetables and Vegetarian
Certain vegetables i.e. broccoli and
asparagus, should be arranged so
that the tips are in the centre of the
dish as these require less cooking.
Whole cauliower should be
cooked upside down on Medium
microwave for 10 minutes. approx.
with 90 ml (6 tbsp) water.
Jacket Potatoes
Varieties of potatoes vary in their suitability for cooking by microwave. We
recommend Maris Piper for consistently good results. The cooking times given
may need adjustment for other varieties. The ideal size of potato to be cooked by
microwave is 200 g - 250 g (7-9 oz).
Before Cooking
Wash potatoes and prick skins
several times. Spread around edge of
turntable.
After Cooking
Remove from oven and wrap in
aluminium foil to retain the heat. Leave
to stand for 5 minutes.
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Vegetables and Vegetarian
Vegetable Chilli
ingredients
Serves 4
15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
1 onion, nely chopped
1 green pepper, deseeded, chopped
1 chilli, chopped
2 carrots, diced
5 ml (1 tsp) chilli powder
3 ml (½ tsp) cumin
175 g (6 oz) bulgar wheat
400 g (14 oz) canned chopped
tomatoes
30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée
400 g (14 oz) canned red kidney
beans, drained
450 ml (¾ pt) water
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole
dish with lid
Accessory: none
1. Place oil, onion, pepper, chilli and carrots in a large casserole,
cover and cook on High microwave for 4-5 minutes or until
softened.
2. Add chilli powder and cumin. Stir in bulgar wheat, chopped
tomatoes, tomato purée, red kidney beans and water. Cover and
cook on High microwave for 10-15 minutes.
Leek and Potato Gratin
ingredients
Serves 4
450 g (1 lb) leeks deseeded,
thinly sliced
450 g (1 lb) potatoes, thinly sliced
150 g (5 oz) blue cheese
225 g (8 oz) Greek yoghurt
75 ml (5 tbsp) double cream
50 g (2 oz) brown breadcrumbs
salt and pepper
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
bowl
1 x small mixing bowl
1 x 28 cm (10 inch) Pyrex
®
an dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Place the vegetables in large bowl. Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) of water,
cover and cook on High microwave for 10-12 minutes or until the
vegetables are softened.
2. Crumble or nely chop the cheese into a bowl and gradually blend
in the yoghurt and the double cream.
3. Drain the vegetables and arrange in a an dish. Season and pour
over the blue cheese cream mixture. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs,
place on enamel tray and cook on Combi 3 for 12-14 minutes or
until golden brown.
Roast Vegetable Parcels
ingredients
Serves 4
450 g (1 lb) mixed vegetable e.g.
sweet potato, red pepper, leeks,
aubergine, courgettes, onion,
chopped
1 clove of garlic, crushed
30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
200 g (7 oz) canned chopped
tomatoes
10 ml (2 tsp) tomato purée
25 g (1 oz) pine nuts
50 g (2 oz) Gruyère cheese, grated
100 g (4 oz) Boursin
®
cheese
15 ml (1 tbsp) single cream
225 g (8 oz) ready made pu pastry
1 egg for glazing
Dish: 1 x large mixing bowl
1 x large Pyrex
®
bowl
1 x small mixing bowl
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Preheat oven Convection 220 °C with enamel tray. Chop
vegetables into 2 ½ cm (1 inch) chunks.
2. Add garlic and oil, mix thoroughly with mixed vegetables. Place
onto enamel tray.
3. Cook on Convection 220 °C for 20-25 minutes until vegetables
are browned and al dente.
4. Place the chopped tomatoes and purée in a heatproof bowl
uncovered and cook on High microwave for 5 minutes then
Medium microwave for 5 minutes or until mixture is reduced in
volume and thickened.
5. Mix the tomato sauce with the cooked vegetables and pine nuts.
6. Mix together the Gruyère cheese, Boursin
®
and single cream.
7. Roll out pastry until it measures approx 40 cm (16 inch) square.
Divide into 4 equal squares.
8. Place ¼ of the vegetable mixture in the centre of the square and
top with ¼ of the cheese mixture.
9. Bring the corners of the pastry to the centre, pressing the edges
together. Seal with water. Glaze with beaten egg.
10. Cook in a preheated oven on enamel tray on Convection 220 °C
for 15-20 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
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Vegetable Lasagne
ingredients
Serves 4-6
1 large onion, chopped
25 g (1 oz) butter
1 clove of garlic, crushed
225 g (8 oz) carrots, diced
225 g (8 oz) leeks, chopped
225 g (8 oz) courgettes, diced
1 green pepper, chopped
150 ml (¼ pt) hot vegetable stock
salt and pepper
300 ml (½ pint) prepared tomato sauce
175 g (6 oz) fresh lasagne sheets
225 g (8 oz) Mozzarella cheese
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish
with lid
1 x Pyrex
®
rectangular dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Place onion and butter in a casserole dish, cover and cook on
High microwave for 3 minutes. Add vegetables and stock, cover
and cook on High microwave for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables
are soft, drain. Season to taste.
2. Cover base of rectangular dish with a thin layer of tomato sauce,
then a layer of lasagne on top followed by a layer of vegetable
mixture. Thinly slice 175 g (6 oz) of the cheese and layer on top of
vegetables. Continue layering until ingredients are all used ending
with a tomato sauce layer.
3. Grate remaining cheese and arrange over top. Cook on enamel
tray on Combi 4 for 20 minutes or until the pasta is cooked.
Goat’s Cheese Tart with Roasted Vegetables
ingredients
Serves 4
100 g (4 oz) butter
225 g (8 oz) plain our
50 g (2 oz) Parmesan cheese,
grated nely
1 red pepper, diced into 4 cm
(1 ½ inch) pieces
1 yellow pepper, diced into 4 cm
(1 ½ inch) pieces
2 medium courgettes, sliced
100 g (4 oz) aubergine, diced into
4 cm (1 ½ inch) pieces
15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
100 g (4 oz) soft goat’s cheese
3 eggs, beaten
75 ml (5 tbsp) crème fraiche or
double cream
15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper
Dish: 1 x large mixing bowl
1 x 23 cm (9 inch) an dish
1 x Jug
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Preheat the oven with enamel tray on Convection 200 °C.
2. Rub the butter into the our until the mixture resembles ne
breadcrumbs. Stir in the parmesan, add 2-3 tbsps (30-45 ml) cold
water and mix to a rm dough.
3. Roll out and line the an dish. Prick the base with a fork and allow
to rest for 15 minutes.
4. Cover the pastry with greaseproof, add baking beans and cook on
enamel tray on Convection 200 °C for 10-12 minutes. Remove
the paper and beans and cook for a further 5-7 minutes or until
cooked. Allow to cool.
5. Place the prepared vegetables on enamel tray and drizzle with
olive oil. Cook on Combi 1 for 10-12 minutes or until lightly
browned. Turn halfway during cooking.
6. Place the vegetables in the an case and dot teaspoons of the
goat’s cheese around the vegetables.
7. Beat together the eggs and creme fraiche or double cream until
smooth, add the parsley and seasoning. Pour carefully over the
lling.
8. Place on enamel tray and cook on Combi 2 for 20-25 minutes or
until set and lightly browned.
Roast Potatoes
ingredients
Serves 4
450 g (1 lb) potatoes,
25 g (1 oz) butter
30 ml (2 tbsp) oil
Dish: none
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Peel and cut potatoes into quarters. Par boil and drain (see
page 85).
2. Place potatoes, butter and oil on enamel tray.
3. Cook on Combi 3 for 23 minutes turning and basting potatoes
during cooking, or until crisp and brown.
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Vegetables and Vegetarian
Cauliower Cheese
ingredients
Serves 4
1 cauliower
90 ml (6 tbsp) water
25 g (1 oz) butter
25 g (1 oz) our
3 ml (½ tsp) french mustard
300 ml (½ pt) milk
salt and pepper
Topping:
75 g (3 oz) red cheese, grated
15 ml (1 tbsp) brown breadcrumbs
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole
dish with lid
1 x Pyrex
®
jug
1 x medium Pyrex
®
gratin dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Place cauliower orets in a casserole dish. Add water. Cover and
cook on Medium microwave for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain.
2. Melt butter on High microwave for 30-50 seconds in a Pyrex
®
jug.
Stir in our and mustard. Cook for a further 30 seconds. Add milk
gradually. Stir well and season.
3. Cook on High microwave for 2-3 minutes or until sauce is thick
and bubbling. Stir once halfway during cooking. Stir in 60 g
(4 tbsp) grated cheese.
4. Place cauliower in gratin dish and pour over sauce. Top with
remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.
5. Place on enamel tray and cook on Combi 3 for 15-17 minutes or
until golden brown.
Spicy Potatoes
ingredients
Serves 4
350 g (12 oz) potatoes
45 ml (3 tbsp) natural yoghurt
10 ml (2 tsp) mango chutney
3 ml (½ tsp) cumin
3 ml (½ tsp) corriander
3 ml (½ tsp) tumeric
3 ml (½ tsp) garam marsala
10 ml (2 tsp) fresh corriander
pinch chilli powder
15 g (½ oz) sultanas
salt and pepper
Dish: 1 x 1.5 litre (2 pt) Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
1 x Pyrex
®
mixing bowl
Accessory: none
1. Cut the potatoes into large cubes and place in a large casserole
dish with 6 tbsp (90 ml) water. Cover and cook on High microwave
for 6-8 minutes or until soft. Drain and set aside.
2. Mix the remaining ingredients together. Add the potatoes and mix
well. Serve either hot or cold.
Stuffed Peppers
ingredients
Serves 6
3 red peppers
3 yellow peppers
1 bunch spring onions, thinly sliced
30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
50 g (2 oz) pine nuts
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
100 g (4 oz) long grain rice
300 ml (½ pint) hot vegetable stock
100 g (4 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
100 g (4 oz) mozzarella, diced
100 g (4 oz) gorgonzola or any
blue cheese, diced
1 handful parsley, nely shredded
1 handful basil, nely shredded
salt and pepper
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish
1 x large Pyrex
®
rectangular dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Slice the tops off the peppers and put to one side. Remove the
seeds and rinse out.
2. Place the spring onions, oil, pine nuts and garlic into in a casserole
dish and stir together. Cook on High microwave for 2 minutes.
3. Add rice and hot stock. Cover and cook on High microwave for
10 minutes.
4. Allow to cool slightly and then stir in the cherry tomatoes,
mozzarella, gorgonzola, parsley and basil. Season well.
5. Spoon the stufng into the peppers and arrange them closely
together in the rectangular dish.
6. Place on enamel tray and cook on Combi 3 for 10 minutes.
7. Place tops back on peppers and cook on Combi 1 for a further 8-10
minutes.
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White Sauce
Sauces
ingredients
30 g (1 oz) butter, room temperature
30 g (1 oz) our
600 ml (1 pt) whole milk
Variations:
parsley, onion, cheese
15 ml lemon juice
Dish: 1 x 1 litre (1 ¾ pt) Pyrex
®
jug
Accessory: none
1. Melt butter in jug on High microwave for 20-40 seconds.
2. Stir in the our to make a roux.
3. Add the milk gradually stirring continuously until well combined.
4. Cook for 2 minutes on High microwave. Stir and cook for a further
5 minutes. Sauce should be smooth and glossy and coat the back
of a spoon.
Custard
ingredients
30 ml (2 tbsp) custard powder
15 ml (1 tbsp) sugar
600 ml (1 pt) whole milk
Dish: 1 x 1 litre (1 ¾ pt) Pyrex
®
jug
Accessory: none
1. Mix together the custard powder, sugar and a little milk in a jug to
form a smooth paste.
2. Blend in the remaining milk, whisking well.
3. Cook on High microwave for 6-8 minutes. Whisk well halfway
through cooking time and again at the end.
Container Size
Always use a container or jug at least
twice the capacity of the sauce, to
avoid boiling over.
Covering
Do not cover sauces when cooking.
Caution!
Sauces/gravy should be
thoroughly stirred before, during
and after cooking, to avoid any
eruptions and to result in a
smooth sauce.
Reheating
Sauces can be made in advance and
reheated by microwave. Reheat on
High microwave and stir halfway.
Wooden Spoons
Do not leave wooden spoons in the
sauce when cooking. The wood may
dry out and burn. Never leave metal
spoons in the sauce.
Variations of White Sauce:
Parsley
Stir 60 ml (4 tbsp) chopped parsley and 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice into
sauce halfway through cooking time.
Onion
Cook 1 small onion in the butter for 30 seconds on High microwave
before adding the our and milk.
Cheese
Stir in 75 g (3 oz) grated cheese at the end of cooking time.
Sauces
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Sauces
Hollandaise Sauce
ingredients
3 egg yolks
30 ml (2 tbsp) white wine vinegar
100 g (4 oz) unsalted butter,
chilled and cubed
pepper
Dish: 1 x 1 litre (1 ¾ pt) Pyrex
®
jug
Accessory: none
1. Place egg yolks and vinegar in a jug. Beat well.
2. Drop cubes of butter on top. Cook on High microwave for 20
seconds.
3. Whisk. Cook on High microwave for 10 seconds.
4. Whisk again and cook on High microwave for 10 seconds. Repeat
in 10 second stages until sauce is thick and creamy.
5. Season and serve immediately with salmon steaks or asparagus
spears.
N.B. This sauce must not boil or eggs will curdle.
Chocolate Sauce
Pepper Sauce
Roquefort Sauce
ingredients
25 g (1 oz) butter
75 g (3 oz) caster sugar
75 g (3 oz) soft brown sugar
50 g (2 oz) cocoa powder
3 ml (½ tsp) vanilla essence
300 ml (½ pt) milk
Dish: 1 x 1 litre (1 ¾ pt) Pyrex
®
jug
Accessory: none
ingredients
50 g (2 oz) Roquefort cheese
200 ml (⅓ pt) single cream
30 ml (2 tbsp) cornour
salt and pepper
Dish: 1 x 500 ml Pyrex
®
bowl
Accessory: none
1. Melt butter in a Pyrex
®
jug on High microwave for 30-50 seconds.
2. Stir in sugars, cocoa powder and vanilla essence.
3. Gradually add milk, stirring well.
4. Cook on Medium microwave for 2 minutes. Stir well. Repeat this
again two more times or until you achieve a smooth and glossy
consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
1. Cut the Roquefort into pieces, place in a bowl and melt using
Medium microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds.
2. Add the cream and cornour mixed with 15 ml (1 tbsp) water.
Cook on High microwave for 3 minutes -3 minutes 30 seconds,
whisk halfway through the cooking time. Check the seasoning
before serving.
ingredients
1 onion, chopped
40 g (1 ½ oz) butter
30 g (1 oz) our
2 stock cubes
15 ml (1 tbsp) tarragon vinegar
10 ml (2 tsp) white pepper
15 ml (1 tbsp) cognac
200 ml (⅓ pt) créme fraîche
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
bowl
Accessory: none
1. Cook the onion in the bowl with butter for 2-3 minutes on High
microwave.
2. Add our, mix, cook again for 1 minute on High microwave and
add 400 ml ( pt) of hot water, 2 stock cubes, vinegar and white
pepper. Cook uncovered at High microwave for 3 minutes.
3. Remove from the oven and add cognac and crème fraiche. Mix
well.
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Baked Jam Roly poly pudding
Baked Jam Roly poly pudding
ingredients
Serves 4
1 quantity of suet pastry (as above)
75 ml (5 tbsp) seedless
raspberry jam
milk to glaze
Dish: 1 x 1 kg (2 lb) Pyrex
®
loaf
dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
ingredients
225 g (8 oz) self-raising our
3 ml (½ tsp) salt
100 g (4 oz) shredded suet
120 ml (8 tbsp) cold water
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
mixing bowl
Accessory: none
1. Roll out pastry to approx. 23 x 32 cm (9 x 13 inch).
2. Spread the jam over the pastry leaving 1 cm (½ inch) border all
round. Brush the edges with milk and roll the pastry up evenly,
starting at one short side and sealing the edges.
3. Brush top with milk and place in loaf dish. Preheat oven with
enamel tray on Convection 210 °C. Cook on Combi 3 for 13-16
minutes or until golden.
1. In Pyrex
®
mixing bowl, mix together our, salt and suet.
2. Add water and mix to a soft dough. Knead lightly until smooth.
Apple Strudel
ingredients
Serves 4
300 g (11 oz) granny smiths apples,
peeled, cored and sliced
½ lemon, juiced
25 g (1 oz) golden caster sugar
25 g (1 oz) walnuts, roughly chopped
25 g (1 oz) sultanas
5 ml (1 tsp) ground cinnamon
25 g (1 oz) ground almonds
6 sheets lo pastry
50 g (2 oz) butter, melted
icing sugar to serve
Dish: 1 x Pyrex
®
mixing bowl
baking sheet
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Preheat the oven on Convection 180 °C with enamel tray.
2. Put the apples and lemon juice into a bowl and toss together.
3. Add the sugar, walnuts, sultanas, cinnamon and almonds and mix
together.
4. Take three sheets of lo pastry and brush with melted butter.
Place each one directly on top of each other.
5. Place three more sheets of lo on top of each other, in the same
way as in step 4.
6. Overlap the sheets from step 4 and 5 by 5-6 cm along the long
edge.
7. Spread the apple lling along the front edge of the lo pastry just
2.5 cm (1 inch) from the edge and 2.5 cm (1 inch) from each side.
8. Fold the sides in over the lling and brush with butter. Roll up from
the long front edge buttering the nal long edge to seal the strudel.
9. Place on baking sheet, seam-side down. Brush with melted butter.
10. Cook on Convection 180 °C for 30-35 minutes. Dust with icing
sugar to serve.
Pastry
Baked Jam Roly Poly Pudding
Suetcrust Pastry
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Carrot Cake
Baking Guidelines
ingredients
2 eggs, beaten
150 ml (¼ pt) vegetable oil
150 g (5 oz) self raising
wholemeal our
100 g (4 oz) soft light brown sugar
10 ml (2 tsp) cinnamon
75 g (3 oz) raisins
100 g (4 oz) carrots, grated
Icing:
50 g (2 oz) cream cheese
50 g (2 oz) butter
100 g (4 oz) icing sugar
10 ml (2 tsp) lemon, juiced
50 g (2 oz) walnuts, chopped
Dish: 1 x large mixing bowl
1 x 18 cm (7 inch) soue dish lined
with greaseproof paper
1 x medium mixing bowl
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Mix eggs and oil together.
2. Combine our, sugar, cinnamon, raisins and carrots in a mixing
bowl and pour egg mix into our and stir well.
3. Pour into dish and cook on the enamel tray on Combi 2 for 8
minutes.
4. For the icing: beat cream cheese and butter together and
gradually add icing sugar and lemon juice. Decorate the cake with
icing and sprinkle with walnuts.
Ginger Cake
ingredients
100 g (4 oz) butter
100 g (4 oz) golden syrup
100 g (4 oz) black treacle
75 g (3 oz) soft brown sugar
100 g (4 oz) self raising our
100 g (4 oz) plain our
5 ml (1 tsp) mixed spice
10 ml (2 tsp) ground ginger
5 ml (1 tsp) bicarbonate of soda
pinch salt
150 ml (¼ pt) milk
2 eggs, beaten
Dish: 1 x small Pyrex
®
bowl
1 x large mixing bowl
1 x 20 cm (8 inch) square
Pyrex
®
dish
Accessory: none
1. Place butter, syrup, treacle and sugar in a bowl and heat on High
microwave for 1-2 minutes or until fat has melted.
2. Place our, spices, bicarbonate of soda and salt in a large bowl.
Stir in treacle mixture and mix well. Stir in milk and eggs and beat
until smooth.
3. Pour into square dish and cook on Medium microwave for
9-11 minutes or until set around the edges. The cake will appear
slightly wet in the centre, but will continue cooking as it cools.
Covering
For traditional cakes, with long cooking
times, baked on convection mode only, it is
necessary to cover the top of the tin with foil
10-15 mins. after the start of baking. This is
not applicable to any of the recipes in this
section.
Dish Size/Shape
Always use the exact dish size stated in the
following recipes, otherwise cooking times
and results will be affected.
Mixing/Beating
Cakes cooked by microwave need to be
well mixed, but not over beaten. Generally it
is unnecessary to cream butter and sugar
or beat eggs in an electric mixer or food
processor. Do not attempt to cook whisked/
fatless sponges, or any cakes containing
whisked egg white.
Eggs
The following recipes have been tested
using medium eggs. Using a different size of
egg may affect cooking times.
Combination Cooking
Do not use spring form tins, use smooth,
and preferably seamless metal cake tins.
Baking
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Baking
Fruit Cake
ingredients
175 g (6 oz) butter
175 g (6 oz) dark brown sugar
1 lemon, grated rind
3 eggs, beaten
225 g (8 oz) plain our
10 ml (2 tsp) ground spice
225 g (8 oz) raisins
225 g (8 oz) sultanas
50 g (2 oz) glace cherries
50 g (2 oz) chopped mixed nuts
15 ml (1 tbsp) treacle
45 ml (3 tbsp) brandy
Dish: 1 x Pyrex
®
mixing bowl
1 x 20 cm (8 inch) soué dish
greased and lined
Accessory: none
1. Cream butter and sugar until light and uffy. Mix in the lemon rind.
Beat in the eggs
2. Fold in the our, spice and the rest of the ingredients. Spoon
mixture into soufe dish
3. Cook on Low microwave for 23 minutes.
Pineapple, Cinnamon and Raisin Mufns
ingredients
Makes 12
100 g (4 oz) self raising our
100 g (4 oz) wholemeal
self-raising our
3.75 ml (¾ tsp) bicarbonate of soda
pinch salt
5 ml (1 tsp) ground cinnamon
150 ml (¼ pt) sunower oil
2 eggs
75 g (3 oz) golden caster sugar
125 g (4 ½ oz) carrots, grated
225 g (8 oz) canned pineapple
chunks, crushed
100 g (4 oz) raisins
Dish: 2 x medium Pyrex
®
bowls
2 x 6 hole mun tin
12 mun cases
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Preheat the oven on Convection 180 ºC with enamel tray.
2. Sieve the ours, bicarbonate of soda, salt and cinnamon into a
bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, beat together the oil, eggs and sugar. Add the
grated carrot, crushed pineapple and raisins.
4. Pour the oil mixture into the our mixture and stir together until just
blended.
5. Put the mixture into the individual mufn tins lined with mufn
cases, cook on enamel tray in two separate batches on
Convection 180 ºC for 20-25 minutes per batch.
Chocolate and Almond Cake
ingredients
100 g (4 oz) butter
100 g (4 oz) caster sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
100 g (4 oz) self raising our
50 g (2 oz) cocoa powder
50 g (2 oz) ground almonds
100 ml (3 ½ . oz) whole milk
60 ml (4 tbsp) golden syrup
Topping:
50 g (2 oz) butter
25 g (1 oz) cocoa powder, sifted
200 g (7 oz) icing sugar
5 ml (1 tsp) milk
Dish: 1 x 20 cm (8 inch) Pyrex
®
soue dish, greased and lined
2 x large Pyrex
®
mixing bowls
Accessory: none
1. Cream together butter and sugar. Gradually add egg. Add our,
cocoa powder, ground almond, milk then syrup.
2. Pour into a Pyrex
®
dish. Cook on Medium microwave for 8
minutes.
3. Cream butter until soft and gradually add cocoa powder and icing
sugar. Lastly adding milk as required.
4. Decorate the cake with the topping.
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Chocolate Saucy Pudding with Toffee Sauce
ingredients
75 g (3 oz) plain chocolate
30 ml (2 tbsp) milk
175 g (6 oz) margarine
175 g (6 oz) light muscovado sugar
2 eggs
150 g (5 oz) fresh white breadcrumbs
30 ml (2 tbsp) cocoa powder
Sauce:
225 g (8 oz) vanilla avoured toees
150 ml (¼ pt) milk
15 g (½ oz) butter
Dish:
1 x 1.2 litre (2 pt) pudding basin
1 x small Pyrex
®
bowl
1 x large mixing bowl
1 large Pyrex
®
jug
Accessory: none
1. Line the base of a 1.2 litre (2 pt) pudding basin with a circle of
greaseproof paper.
2. Melt the chocolate with the milk in a small Pyrex
®
bowl on Medium
microwave for 2-3 minutes and mix until smooth.
3. Mix the margarine and sugar together, add the cooled chocolate
and eggs.
4. Add the breadcrumbs and cocoa powder and mix well. Fill the
basin with the mixture and cook on High microwave for 6-7
minutes or until cooked. Leave to stand for 5 minutes before
turning out.
5. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by combining all ingredients in a
large jug and cook on High microwave for 2-3 minutes or until
smooth. Stir vigorously and pour over the pudding.
Plum and Oat Layer
Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding
ingredients
Makes 8 slices
100 g (4 oz) butter or margarine
50 g (2 oz) light brown sugar
30 ml (2 tbsp) golden syrup
225 g (8 oz) rolled oats
450 g (1 lb) plums, stoned and
thinly sliced
5 ml (1 tsp) ground cinnamon
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
bowl
1 x 20 cm (8 inch) pyrex an dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
ingredients
Serves 4
150 g (5 oz) self-raising our
pinch salt
50 g (2 oz) caster sugar
50 g (2 oz) suet
1 egg
150 ml (¼ pt) milk
30 ml (2 tbsp) jam or golden syrup
Optional:
10 ml (2 tsp) sultanas, optional
Dish: 1 x Pyrex
®
mixing bowl
1 x 1 litre (1 ¾ pt) Pyrex
®
pudding basin
Accessory: none
1. Place the butter, sugar and syrup in a bowl. Cook on High
microwave for 1-2 minutes or until melted. Stir in the rolled oats.
2. Spread half the oat mixture into the dish. Arrange the plums over
the top in overlapping rows and sprinkle with cinnamon.
3. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the plums and gently
press down.
4. Cook on enamel tray on Combi 3 for 10-12 minutes or until the
mixture is rm and golden brown.
5. Cut into slices while hot, then allow to cool in the dish.
1. In a mixing bowl, sift together the our and salt. Stir in sugar and
suet. Add the sultanas if desired.
2. Make a well in the centre and add beaten egg and milk. Mix to a
soft dropping consistency.
3. Put the jam in the base of the greased pudding basin and pour
pudding mixture over. Cook on High microwave for 5 minutes
- 5 minutes 30 seconds or until rm.
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Bread and Butter Pudding
Christmas Pudding
ingredients
Serves 4
6 slices bread, buttered and cut in
half diagonally
75 g (3 oz) mixed dried fruit
450 ml (¾ pt) milk
3 eggs
25 g (1 oz) caster sugar
3 ml (½ tsp) nutmeg
Dish: 1 x Pyrex
®
dish 20 x 25 cm
(8 x 10 inch) greased
1 x large Pyrex
®
bowl
1 x mixing bowl
Accessory: Enamel tray
ingredients
Serves 6-8
1 cooking apple, peeled and grated
1 carrot, peeled and grated
1 orange, juice and grated rind
400 g (14 oz) mixed dried fruit
45 ml (3 tbsp) brandy
15 ml (1 tbsp) black treacle
50 g (2 oz) self-raising our
pinch salt
15 ml (1 tbsp) cocoa
5 ml (1 tsp) mixed spice
3 ml (½ tsp) nutmeg
100 g (4 oz) shredded suet
150 g (5 oz) fresh breadcrumbs
50 g (2 oz) mixed peel
50 g (2 oz) aked almonds
2 eggs, beaten
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
bowl
1 x 1.3 litre (2 ½ pt) Pyrex
®
pudding basin lightly greased
Accessory: none
1. Arrange the bread and fruit in the prepared dish.
2. Warm the milk for 3 minutes on Medium microwave but do not
allow to boil.
3. Beat together the eggs and sugar, add the milk, stirring well.
4. Pour the mixture over the bread, sprinkle with nutmeg and leave
to stand for 15 minutes. Cook on enamel tray on Combi 4 for 20-
25 minutes or until set and browned.
1. Place apple and carrot in a large bowl. Cover and cook on High
microwave for 5 minutes. Beat well to make a thick purée.
2. Stir in juice, rind and mixed fruit. Cook on High microwave for
2 minutes. Stir in brandy and treacle. Stand for 5 minutes. Beat in
rest of ingredients.
3. Press into a lightly greased pudding basin. Cover with greaseproof
paper and cook on High microwave for 4 minutes. Stand for 5
minutes. Cook on High microwave for another 2 minutes or until
just rm.
N.B. One of the advantages of using your microwave to make
this traditional pudding is that it can be made the week before
Christmas and stored in a cool dry place. Do not attempt to make
the pudding earlier than this, since the avour will not improve with
keeping, unlike a traditionally steamed pudding.
Baked Apples
ingredients
Serves 4
4 medium sized apples
30 ml (2 tbsp) caster sugar
25-50 g (1-2 oz) mixed dried fruit
25 g (1 oz) butter
Dish: 1 x Pyrex
®
mixing bowl,
1 x 20 cm (8 inch) Pyrex
®
shallow dish
Accessory: none
1. Core the apples and score the skin around the middle.
2. Mix together the sugar and fruit and ll the centres of the apples.
3. Dot the top with butter. Stand the apples in a shallow dish and
cook on High microwave for 5-7 minutes. Stand for 5 minutes
before serving.
N.B. The apples will look quite green when removed from the
oven, but they should feel slightly soft when tested with a sharp
knife. During the standing time, the colour will become dull and
the apples will be tender. The apples will overcook very easily, so
take care to undercook slightly. For 1 baked apple cook for 2-3
minutes. For 2 baked apples cook for 3-5 minutes.
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Chocolate Brownies
Fruit Scones
Red Fruit Compote
ingredients
Serves 9
125 g (4 ½ oz) butter
200 g (7 oz) dark chocolate
(72 % cocoa solids)
175 g (6 oz) soft brown muscovado
sugar
2 eggs, beaten
a few drops of vanilla essence
50 g (2 oz) plain our
5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder
Dish: 1 x small Pyrex
®
bowl
1 x Pyrex
®
mixing bowl
23 cm (9 inch) Pyrex
®
square dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
ingredients
Serves 10
225 g (8 oz) self-raising our
pinch salt
5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder
50 g (2 oz) butter
25 g (1 oz) caster sugar
50 g (2 oz) sultanas
100 ml (2 ½ . oz) whole milk
1 egg for glazing
Dish: 1 x Pyrex
®
mixing bowl
1 x small baking sheet
Accessory: Enamel tray
ingredients
Serves 4
225 g (8 oz) plums, halved
225 g (8 oz) cherries, stoned
225 g (8 oz) blueberries
225 g (8 oz) strawberries, halved
225 g (8 oz) raspberries, halved
50 g (2 oz) golden caster sugar
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
shallow dish
Accessory: none
1. Melt the butter with 50 g (2 oz) of the chocolate in a small bowl on
Medium microwave for 2 minutes.
2. Put the sugar, eggs and vanilla essence in a bowl, then sift in the
our and baking powder.
3. Stir in the melted chocolate and butter mixture and mix well.
4. Chop the remaining chocolate into rough chunks and stir into the
brownie mixture.
5. Spoon into the dish, spread evenly and cook on enamel tray,
Combi 3 for 8-11 minutes or until rm.
1. Preheat oven on Convection 210 °C with enamel tray.
2. Sift the our, salt and baking powder together. Rub in butter until
the mixture resembles ne breadcrumbs. Add sugar and sultanas.
3. Make a well in the centre and stir in enough milk to form a soft
dough.
4. Knead lightly. Pat out to 2 cm (¾ inch) thick and cut into 10 rounds
with a 5 cm (2 inch) cutter. Place on baking sheet, brush with
beaten egg and cook on Convection 210 °C for 10-15 minutes or
until well risen and golden brown.
1. Place the plums, cherries and blueberries in a shallow dish. Cook
on Low microwave for 10 minutes.
2. Stir in the strawberries and cook on Low microwave for a further
5-6 minutes.
3. Stir the raspberries and sugar into the hot fruit and allow to cool
before serving.
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Rice Pudding
Apple Crumble
ingredients
Serves 4
100 g (4 oz) short grain rice
1 litre (1 ¾ pt) whole milk
75 g (3 oz) caster sugar
small piece cinnamon stick
1 vanilla pod, split lengthways
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole
dish with lid
Accessory: none
ingredients
Serves 4-6
700 g (1 lb 9 oz) cooking apples,
peeled, cored and roughly chopped
40 g (1 ½ oz) brown sugar
2.5 ml (½ tsp) ground cinnamon
75 g (3 oz) ground almonds
75 g (3 oz) butter
75 g (3 oz) plain our
75 g (3 oz) caster sugar
Dish: 1 x 24 cm (9 ½ inch)
rectangular dish
1 x Pyrex
®
mixing bowl
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Place the apples in the dish with brown sugar and cinnamon and
cook on High microwave for 6-9 minutes, uncovered, stirring
halfway through the cooking time. Leave to cool.
2. In a bowl mix ground almonds, butter, our and caster sugar, until
you obtain a mixture that looks like breadcrumbs. Spread this
mixture over the pre-cooked apples.
3. Place the dish on the enamel tray and cook on Combi 4 for
9-11 minutes, or until golden.
Streusel Topped Fruit Mufns
ingredients
Makes 12
Streusel topping:
50 g (2 oz) butter
75 g (3 oz) plain our
30 ml (2 tbsp) granulated sugar
15 ml (1 tbsp) ground mixed spice
Muns:
225 g (8 oz) plain our
10 ml (2 tsp) baking powder
150 g (5 oz) caster sugar
2.5 ml (½ tsp) salt
½ lemon, grated zest
175 g (6 oz) fresh or frozen berries,
raspberries or blueberries
75 g (3 oz) butter
110 ml (6 . oz) buttermilk
1 egg, lightly beaten
2.5 ml (½ tsp) vanilla essence
Dish: 1 x small Pyrex
®
bowl,
1 x large mixing bowl,
1 x large Pyrex
®
bowl,
2 x 6 hole mun tin,
12 paper mun cases
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Melt the butter on Medium microwave for 1 minute. Combine the
streusel topping ingredients to make a soft dough and reserve.
Chill.
2. Sift together the our, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add the
lemon zest and the fruit.
3. Melt the butter on High microwave for 30 seconds - 1 minute mix
in the buttermilk, egg and vanilla essence. Lightly stir in the our
mixture and divide between 12 mufn cases.
4. Preheat oven on Convection 180 ºC with enamel tray.
5. Crumble small amounts of streusel topping over each mufn and
cook in two batches on Convection 180 °C for 22 minutes, until
browned and well risen.
1. Place the rice, milk and sugar into the bowl. Add the cinnamon
stick and vanilla pod. Do not cover.
2. Bring to the boil by heating on High microwave for 10-11 minutes
on the base of the oven, paying close attention to ensure that the
milk does not boil over.
3. Cook covered with a lid on Simmer microwave for 50 minutes,
stiring halfway. Remove the cinnamon stick and vanilla pod. Leave
to cool, serve hot or cold.
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Preserves
Soft Fruit Jam
ingredients
Makes approx. 675 g (1 ½ lbs)
450 g (1 lb) soft fruit, washed
450 g (1 lb) caster sugar
30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon, juiced
5 ml (1 tsp) butter
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
bowl
Accessory: none
1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir. Cook on High
microwave for 5 minutes (10-15 minutes if using frozen fruit),
stirring frequently. Continue to cook in one minute intervals until
sugar has dissolved.
2. Wash down any sugar crystals from around the bowl.
3. Bring mixture to the boil and continue to cook until setting point is
reached – approx. 10-20 minutes. Test regularly for setting point.
Sterilizing Jars
Jam jars can be sterilized by
microwave ready for your jams. Half
ll with water and heat them on High
microwave until water boils (approx.
3 minutes for 2 jars). Empty and drain
upside down on kitchen paper. The jars
should be warm when lled with jam.
If you wish to cook larger quantities
than given in the recipes below, revert
to the traditional hob method, using a
traditional recipe.
Dish Size
Always use a very large Pyrex
®
bowl.
Do not attempt to use jam pans or
saucepans in your microwave.
Do not leave jams unattended
during cooking because of the high
sugar content.
Covering
Do not cover preserves whilst cooking,
apart from if recommended in the
recipe.
We do not recommend that you use
your microwave to sterilise babies’
bottles.
(See details on page 69)
Do not seal preserving jars in your
microwave.
Setting Point
To determine whether setting point is
reached, place a couple of drops of
jam or marmalade on a cold saucer
(put one in the fridge whilst making the
jam). Leave to cool. The jam should
wrinkle on the surface when
your nger pushes across the top.
Preserves
Lemon Curd
ingredients
Makes approx. 900 g (2 lb)
4 lemons, juice and grated rind
450 g (1 lb) caster sugar
4 eggs, beaten
100 g (4 oz) butter
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
bowl
Accessory: none
1. Place all ingredients in bowl. Mix well.
2. Cook on High microwave for 1 minute. Stir. Continue to cook in
1 minute stages until mixture starts to thicken, then cook for
30 seconds at a time until mixture coats back of spoon. (The eggs
will curdle if overcooked).
3. The mixture will thicken on cooling, sieve mixture. Pour into warm
jars. Cover with a circle of waxed paper and a jam pot cover.
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Orange Marmalade
ingredients
Makes approx. 675-900 g
(1 ½ - 2 lbs)
450 g (1 lb) seville oranges
1 lemon
900 ml (1 ½ pt) water
450 g (1 lb) sugar
knob of butter
Dish: 2 x large Pyrex
®
bowl
Accessory: none
1. Grate oranges and lemon ensuring all the pith is left on the fruit.
Set the rind aside.
2. Peel the fruit and put it in a food processor and chop until the pips
are broken.
3. Place the chopped mixture in a large bowl and pour over boiling
water. Cover with pierced cling lm and cook on High microwave
for 10 minutes.
4. Strain the mixture through a sieve into another large bowl pressing
the pulp well until all the juice is extracted. Discard the pulp.
5. Stir the shredded rind into the hot juice and cook uncovered
on High microwave for 10 minutes until rind is tender, stirring
occasionally. Stir in the sugar until dissolved.
6. Cook on High microwave for 8 minutes covered with pierced cling
lm. Stir in the butter and cook uncovered until setting point is
reached, approx. 22-24 minutes.
7. Leave to stand for 10 minutes then pour into warmed sterilized
jars.
N.B Do not double this recipe as it will boil over.
Plum Jam
ingredients
Makes approx. 1.5 kg (3 lb 5 oz)
675 g (1 lb 8 oz) plums or damsons,
halved, stoned
200 ml (⅓ pt) cold water
675 g (1 lb 8 oz) jam sugar
30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice
5 ml (1 tsp) butter
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
mixing bowl
Accessory: none
1. Place plums in a large Pyrex
®
bowl with water.
2. Cook on Medium microwave for 10 minutes or until fruit is soft.
3. Add the remaining ingredients, stir and cook on High microwave
for 5 minutes stirring frequently.
4. Wash down any sugar crystals from around the bowl.
5. Bring mixture to the boil on High microwave, approx. 4-5 minutes.
6. Continue to cook on High microwave until setting point is reached
approx. 20-25 minutes. Test regularly for setting point.
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Junior Recipes
1. Place the butter in the an dish. Melt on Medium microwave for
1 minute.
2. Add the ham, green pepper and spring onions. Cook on High
microwave 1-2 minutes.
3. Pour the beaten egg over the top, sprinkle with the cheese.
4. Cook on High microwave for 4 minutes 30 seconds. Leave to
stand for 2 minutes before serving.
1. Place a tortilla on the plate, place the cheese, ham and onion onto
the tortilla. Place the other tortilla on top.
2. Cover with a piece of kitchen roll cook on High microwave for
1-2 minutes.
Frittatta
ingredients
25 g (1 oz) butter
25 g (1 oz) ham, chopped
25 g (1 oz) green pepper,
nely chopped
1 spring onion, sliced
4 eggs, beaten
50 g (2 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated
Dish: 1 x 24 cm (9 ½ inch) an dish
Accessory: none
Quesadillas
ingredients
2 our tortillas
50 g (2 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated
25 g (1 oz) cooked ham, chopped
1 spring onion, sliced
Dish: 1 x dinner plate
Accessory: none
Tomato Soup
ingredients
Serves 4
30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
200 g (7 oz) carrots, peeled and
chopped
400 g (14 oz) canned chopped
tomatoes
200 ml (⅓ pt) passata
400 ml ( pt) vegetable stock
1 bay leaf
1 sprig of fresh thyme
100 ml (4 . oz) single cream,
optional
salt and pepper
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole
dish with lid
Accessory: none
1. Place the oil, onion, garlic and carrots in a large casserole dish,
cover and cook on High microwave for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the tomatoes, passata, stock, bay leaf and thyme and
cook covered on High microwave for 10 minutes then Simmer
microwave for 30 minutes.
3. Remove the bay leaf and thyme, add the cream (if desired) and
seasoning, blend in a food processor until smooth.
Junior Menu
This section of recipes are aimed at toddlers and children or may be shared with the
whole family. Ideal recipes when little ones are independently feeding themselves,
introducing different avours and textures of food.
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Junior Recipes
Teryaki Salmon
ingredients
Serves 2-4
200 g (7 oz) salmon llets,
skinned and cut into bite sized pieces
1 cm piece fresh ginger, grated
15 ml (1 tbsp) clear honey
20 ml (1 ½ tbsp) soy sauce
15 ml (1 tbsp) sesame seeds
Dish: 1 x 23 (9 inch) shallow Pyrex
®
square dish
1 x small Pyrex
®
mixing bowl
4 bamboo kebab skewers
Accessory: Enamel tray + wire rack
1. Thread the salmon onto the wooden skewers, place into a shallow
dish.
2. Place all the remaining ingredients, except the sesame seeds
into a bowl and pour over the salmon, turn the skewers to coat all
sides in the sauce.
3. Place the dish on the wire rack on the enamel tray and cook on
Grill 1 for 16 minutes. Turn the skewers during cooking.
4. Sprinkle the salmon with the sesame seeds once cooked.
Spaghetti Bolognese
ingredients
Serves 6
15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
½ onion, chopped
1 stick celery, nely diced
1 small courgette, nely diced
1 small carrott, nely diced
1 small apple, grated nely
1 clove of garlic, crushed
225 g (8 oz) lean beef mince
200 g (7 oz) passata
15 g (1 tbsp) tomato purée
175 g (6 . oz) beef or vegetable
stock
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole
dish with lid
Accessory: none
1. Place the oil, vegetables, apple and garlic into the casserole dish,
cover and cook on High microwave for 5 minutes, add the mince,
stir and cook on High microwave for another 5 minutes.
2. Add the passata, purée and stock to the dish. Mix well and cook
on High microwave for 10 minutes then Simmer microwave for a
further 10 minutes.
3. Purée if necessary to suit the age of the child.
Individual Fish Pies
1. Place the potatoes into a casserole dish, add 3 tbsp (45 ml) water,
cover and cook on High microwave for 7-9 minutes.
2. Drain the potatoes, add half the butter and milk and mash
together, leave to one side.
3. Place the remaining butter in a casserole dish with the onion,
cover and cook on High microwave for 3 minutes.
4. Mix the our into the butter and onion. Cook on High microwave
for 30 seconds. Gradually stir in the milk and then the stock. Cook
on High microwave for 3 minutes.
5. Add the sh and parsley. Cook on Medium microwave for
3 minutes. Stir in the peas and grated cheese.
6. Divide the sh pie mixture between 4 x 8 cm (3 inch) ramekin
dishes, top with mashed potato and sprinkle with cheese.
7. Cook the pies on enamel tray on Combi 1 for 12-17 minutes or
until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
ingredients
Serves 6
375 g (13 oz) white potatoes, peeled
and chopped
50 g (2 oz) butter
25 ml (1½ tbsp) milk
25 g (1 oz) onion, chopped into
small chunks
15 g (1 tbsp) our
75 g (3 . oz) milk
50 g (2 . oz) sh stock
125 g (4 ½ oz) white sh llet, skinned
and cut into bite sized pieces
125 g (4 ½ oz) salmon llet, skinned
and cut into bite sized pieces
5 g (1 tsp) fresh parsley, chopped
25 g (1 oz) frozen peas
50 g (2 oz) grated cheese,
plus extra for topping
Dish: 2 x medium Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
4 x 8 cm (3 inch) ramekin dishes
Accessory: Enamel tray
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Granola
ingredients
Serves 6-8
175 g (6 oz) oats
120 g (4 ½ oz) soft brown sugar
1.25 ml (¼ tsp) salt
50 g (2 oz) sunower seeds
25 g (1 oz) desiccated coconut
30 g (2 tbsp) sunower oil
60 g (4 tbsp) maple syrup
25 g (1 oz) dried cranberries
25 g (1 oz) raisins
25 g (1 oz) dried apricots, nely
chopped
Dish: 1 x medium mixing bowl
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Preheat the oven on Convection 150 ºC with the enamel tray.
2. Mix together the oats, sugar, salt, sunower seeds and coconut.
Mix the oil and maple syrup together and stir thoroughly into the
oat mixture.
3. Carefully grease the enamel tray and spread the oat mixture
evenly across the tray.
4. Cook on Convection 150 ºC for 40-45 minutes, stirring every
10 minutes.
5. Pour the cooked mixture into a bowl and stir in the cranberries,
raisins and apricots.
Individual Pear, Apple and Raspberry Crumbles
ingredients
Serves 8
Topping:
100 g (4 oz) butter,
chilled and cubed
150 g (5 oz) plain our
75 g (3 oz) golden caster sugar
pinch salt
50 g (2 oz) oats
Fruit:
1 apple, peeled and nely chopped
1 pear, peeled and nely chopped
125 g (4 ½ oz) raspberries
30 ml (1 tbsp) caster sugar
Dish: 2 x medium mixing bowl,
8 x 8 cm (3 inch) ramekins
Accessory: Enamel tray
1. Make the crumble topping by rubbing the butter into the our until
it resembles ne breadcrumbs. Mix the golden caster sugar, salt
and oats into the crumble topping.
2. Mix the apple, pear and raspberries with the caster sugar and
divide equally between the ramekin dishes and top with the
crumble mixture.
3. Place the ramekins onto the enamel tray and cook on Combi 4 for
15-20 minutes.
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
ingredients
Serves 2-4
4 rashers streaky bacon
4 sweet potatoes each
200-250 g (7 oz - 9 oz)
60 ml (4 tbsp) Crème fraiche
3 spring onions, nely sliced
250 g (9 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated
Dish: 1 x microwaveable plate
1 x mixing bowl
Accessory: Enamel tray + wire
rack
1. Place the bacon on a microwavable plate, cover with kitchen roll
and cook on High microwave for 2 minutes. Leave to one side.
2. Cook the sweet potatoes on the auto program jacket potatoes
(see page 60). Leave them to cool.
3. Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthways, scoop out the esh
and place into a bowl, add the crème fraiche, spring onions and
half the cheese to the bowl, mix together well.
4. Spoon the lling back into the potato halves. Chop the bacon and
place some on top, followed by the remaining cheese.
5. Place the potato halves onto the wire rack on the enamel tray and
cook on Combi 1 for 3-6 minutes or until golden brown.
Serving suggestion:
Ideal for breakfast with milk, on its own as a snack or layered
with yoghurt, honey and fruit.
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Q: Why won’t my oven turn on?
A: When the oven does not turn on,
check the following:
1. Is the oven plugged in securely?
Remove the plug from the outlet,
wait 10 seconds and reinsert.
2. Check the circuit breaker and the
fuse. Reset the circuit breaker or
replace the fuse if it is tripped or
blown.
3. If the circuit breaker or fuse is all
right, plug another appliance into
the outlet. If the other appliance
works, there probably is a problem
with the oven. If the other appliance
does not work, there probably is a
problem with the outlet.
If it seems that there is a problem
with the oven, contact an
authorised Service Center.
Q: My microwave oven causes
interference with my TV. Is this
normal?
A: Some radio, TV, Wi-Fi, cordless
telephone, baby monitor, bluetooth
or other wireless equipment
interference might occur when
you cook with the microwave
oven. This interference is similar
to the interference caused by
small appliances such as mixers,
vacuums, blow dryers, etc. It does
not indicate a problem with your
oven.
Q: The oven won’t accept my program.
Why?
A:
1. The oven is designed not to accept
an incorrect program. For example,
the oven will not accept a fourth
stage of cooking.
2. The oven is in a stand-by mode.
Opening the door will revert back to
standard mode.
Q: Sometimes warm air comes from
the oven vents. Why?
A: The heat given off from the food
whilst cooking warms the air in the
oven cavity. This warmed air is
carried out of the oven by the air
ow pattern in the oven. There are
no microwaves in the air. The oven
vents should never be blocked
during cooking.
Q: Can I use a conventional oven
thermometer in the oven?
A: Only when you are using Grill and
Convection cooking mode. The
metal in some thermometers may
cause arcing in your oven and
should not be used on microwave
and Combination cooking
functions.
Q: There are humming and clicking
noises from my oven when I cook
by Combination. What is causing
these noises?
A: The noises occur as the oven
automatically switches from
microwave power to Convection/
Grill to create the combination
setting. This is normal.
Questions and Answers
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Questions and Answers
Q: My oven has an odour and
generates smoke when using the
Convection, Combination and
Grill function. Why?
A: After repeated use, it is
recommended to clean the oven
and then run the oven without food,
glass turntable, and roller ring on
grill for 5 minutes. This will burn off
any food, residue or oil which may
cause an odour and/or smoking.
Q: The oven stops cooking by
microwave and ‘H97’ or ‘H98’
appears in the display. Why?
A: This display indicates a problem
with the microwave generation
system. Please contact an
authorised Service Centre.
Q: The fan continues to rotate after
cooking. Why?
A: After using the oven, the fan motor
may rotate to cool the electrical
components. This is normal and
you can continue using the oven at
this time.
Q: “DEMO MODE PRESS ANY KEY”
or "D" appears in the display and
the oven does not cook. Why?
A: The oven has been programmed
in demo mode. This mode is
designed for retail store display.
Deactivate this mode by pressing
Micro Power once and Stop/Cancel
4 times.
Q: The operation guide has
disappeared on my display, I can
only see numbers. Why?
A: The operation guide was turned
off by pressing Timer/Clock 4
times. When colon or time of day
is displayed, press Timer/Clock 4
times to turn the operation guide
back on.
Q: I can’t set an auto cook program
and ‘HOT’ appears in the display.
Why?
A: If the oven has previously been
used and it is too hot to be used on
an Auto Sensor Program, ‘HOT’ will
appear in the display window. After
the ‘HOT’ disappears, the Auto
Sensor Programs may be used. If
in a hurry, cook food manually by
selecting the correct cooking mode
and cooking time yourself.
Building-in Your Oven
1. In case of tting into an oven
housing, please use Panasonic’s
Trim Kit. NN-TK81KCSCP-
Stainless.
2. Microwave ovens should not be
built into a unit directly above a
top front venting a conventional
cooker. This will invalidate your
one year guarantee.
3. A microwave which is built in must
be more than 850 mm above oor
level. Read Trim- Kit instructions
carefully before installation.
It is recommended that the
microwave oven is placed below
a conventional oven to avoid
heat damage to the facia of the
microwave.
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Technical Specications
This product is an equipment that fullls the European standard for EMC
disturbances
(EMC = Electromagnetic Compatibility) EN 55011. According to this standard this
product is an equipment of group 2, class B and is within required limits. Group
2 means that radio-frequency energy is intentionally generated in the form of
electromagnetic radiation for purpose of warming or cooking food. Class B means
that this product may be used in normal household areas.
Manufactured by: Panasonic Appliances Microwave Oven (Shanghai)
Co., Ltd.
888, 898 Longdong Road. Pudong, Shanghai, 201203, China.
Imported by: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
REP. EU: Panasonic Testing Centre
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.
Manufacturer Panasonic
Model
NN-CD87KS
Power Supply 230-240 V 50 Hz
Operating Frequency: 2450 MHz
Input Power:
Maximum 2130 W
Microwave 1110 W
Grill 1350 W
Convection 1350 W
Output Power:
Microwave 1000 W (IEC-60705)
Grill 1300 W
Convection 1300 W
Overall Interior Dimensions
W x D x H (mm)
380 (W) x 390 (D) x 228.4 (H)
External Dimensions
W x D x H (mm)
560 (W) x 450 (D) x 343 (H)
Net Weight 18 kg
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Visit Panasonic's The Ideas Kitchen
website for Microwave advice, recipes,
cooking tips and offers:
www.theideaskitchen.co.uk
cook
share
learn
PHONE OUR
CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS CENTRE
0344 844 3899
For service or spares.
Or order spares direct on line at
www.panasonic.co.uk
Panasonic Corporation
http://www.panasonic.com
© Panasonic Corporation 2019
F0003CD00BP
PA0219-0
Printed in P.R.C.
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