ELECTROLUX MCD1753EM, MCD1761 User Manual

PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION

MCD1751E / MCD1761E

Microwave oven with grill Mikrowellengerät mit grill

Four à micro-ondes avec gril

Magnetronoven met grill

Operating instructions Gebrauchsanweisung Notice d’utilisation Gebruiksaanwijzing

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for buying an AEG-Electrolux microwave oven and putting your trust in the AEG-Electrolux brand name.

Before using your AEG-Electrolux microwave oven for the first time, please read the instruction book thoroughly. This will enable you to take advantage of all the features that the appliance offers. It will also ensure trouble-free operation and minimize unnecessary service calls.

Important information concerning your safety or the operation of your appliance is noted by this symbol and/or mentions words such as «Warning», «Take care». Be sure to follow all instructions carefully.

Throughout the manual, this symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance.

This symbol indicates further information concerning the use of the appliance.

The clover indicates energy-saving tips and hints for environmentally friendly use of your appliance.

In the event of malfunctioning, please follow the instructions given in the section «What to do if...»

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Contents

Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 4

Oven & accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Before operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

What are microwaves? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Suitable ovenware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Tips & advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 - 12

Microwave power levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Microwave cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Grill & dual grill cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Other convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 - 17

Automatic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Automatic charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 - 21

Recipes for automatic AC-7 & AC-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 - 22

Cooking charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 - 26

Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 - 37

Care & cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Service & spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Guarantee conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 - 43

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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Important safety instructions

To avoid the danger of fire

The microwave oven should not be left unattended during operation. Power levels that are too high or cooking times that are too long may overheat foods resulting in a fire.

The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency. The AC power supply must be 230V, 50Hz, with a minimum 16A distribution line fuse, or a minimum 16A distribution circuit breaker. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. Do not store or use the oven outdoors.

If food being heated begins to smoke, DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR. Turn off and unplug the oven and wait until the food has stopped smoking. Opening the door while food is smoking may cause a fire.

Only use microwave-safe containers and utensils. See Page 8.

Do not leave the oven unattended when using disposable plastic, paper or other combustible food containers.

Clean the waveguide cover, the oven cavity, the turntable and turntable support after use. These must be dry and free from grease. Built-up grease may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fire.

Do not place flammable materials near the oven or ventilation openings. Do not block the ventilation openings. Remove all metallic seals, wire twists, etc., from food and food packages. Arcing on metallic surfaces may cause a fire. Do not use the microwave oven to heat oil for deep frying. The temperature cannot be controlled and the oil may catch fire. To make popcorn, only use special microwave popcorn makers. Do not store food or any other items inside the oven. Check the settings after you start the oven to ensure the oven is operating as desired. See the corresponding hints in this operation manual.

To avoid the possibility of injury

WARNING:

Do not operate the oven if it is damaged or malfunctioning. Check the following before use: a) The door; make sure the door closes properly and

ensure it is not misaligned or warped.

b) The hinges and safety door latches; check to make

sure they are not broken or loose.

c) The door seals and sealing surfaces; ensure that

they have not been damaged.

d) Inside the oven cavity or on the door; make sure

there are no dents.

e) The power supply cord and plug; ensure that they

are not damaged.

Never adjust, repair or modify the oven yourself. 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.

Do not operate the oven with the door open or alter the door safety latches in any way. Do not operate the oven if there is an object between the door seals and sealing surfaces.

Do not allow grease or dirt to build up on the door seals and adjacent parts. Follow instructions for “Care and Cleaning”, Page 38. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to a deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

Individuals with PACEMAKERS should check with their doctor or the manufacturer of the pacemaker for precautions regarding microwave ovens.

To avoid the possibility of electric shock

Under no circumstances should you remove the outer cabinet. Never spill or insert any objects into the door lock openings or ventilation openings. In the event of a spill, turn off and unplug the oven immediately and call an authorised AEG-Electrolux service agent. Do not immerse the power supply cord or plug in water or any other liquid. Do not allow the power supply cord to run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such as the hot air vent area at the top rear of the oven.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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Important safety instructions

Temperature of the container is not a true indication of the temperature of the food or drink; always check the food temperature. Always stand back from the oven door when opening to avoid burns from escaping steam and heat. Slice stuffed baked foods after heating to release steam and avoid burns. Keep children away from the door and accessible parts that may become hot when the grill is in use. Children should be kept away to prevent them burning themselves. Do not touch the oven door, outer cabinet, rear cabinet, oven cavity, ventilation openings, accessories and dishes during GRILL mode, DUAL GRILL mode and AUTOMATIC operation as they will become hot. Before cleaning make sure they are not hot.

To avoid misuse by children

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.

Do not lean or swing on the oven door. Do not play with the oven or use it as a toy. Children should be taught all important safety instructions: use of pot holders, careful removal of food coverings; paying special attention to packaging (e.g. self-heating materials) designed to make food crisp, as they may be extra hot.

Other warnings

Never modify the oven in any way. This oven is for home food preparation only and may only be used for cooking food. It is not suitable for commercial or laboratory use.

To promote trouble-free use of your oven and avoid damage.

Never operate the oven when it is empty except where recommended in the operation manual, see page 15 note 2. Doing so may damage the oven. When using a browning dish or self-heating material, always place a heat-resistant insulator such as a porcelain plate under it to prevent damage to the turntable and turntable support due to heat stress. The preheating time specified in the dish’s instructions must not be exceeded.

Do not attempt to replace the oven lamp yourself or allow anyone who is not authorised by AEG-Electrolux to do so. If the oven lamp fails, please consult your dealer or an authorised AEG-Electrolux service agent. If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord. The exchange must be made by an authorised AEG-Electrolux service agent.

To avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden boiling:

WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

Never use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids before use. Sealed containers can explode due to a build up of pressure even after the oven has been turned off. Take care when microwaving liquids. Use a widemouthed container to allow bubbles to escape.

Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be taken when handling the container.

To prevent sudden eruption of boiling liquid and possible scalding:

1. Stir liquid prior to heating/reheating.

2. It is advisable to insert a glass rod or similar utensil

into the liquid whilst reheating.

3. Let liquid stand in the oven at the end of cooking

time to prevent delayed eruptive boiling.

Do not cook eggs in their shells, and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave cooking has ended. To cook or reheat eggs which have not been scrambled or mixed, pierce the yolks and the whites, or the eggs may explode. Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before reheating them in the microwave oven.

Pierce the skin of such foods as potatoes, sausages and fruit before cooking, or they may explode.

To avoid the possibility of burns

Use pot holders or oven gloves when removing food from the oven to prevent burns. Always open containers, popcorn makers, oven cooking bags, etc., away from the face and hands to avoid steam burns.

To avoid burns, always test food temperature and stir before serving and pay special attention to the temperature of food and drink given to babies, children or the elderly.

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Important safety instructions

NOTE:

If you are unsure how to connect your oven, please consult an authorised, qualified electrician. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical connection procedure. Water vapour or drops may occasionally form on the oven walls or around the door seals and sealing surfaces. This is a normal occurrence and is not an indication of microwave leakage or a malfunction.

Do not use metal utensils, which reflect microwaves and may cause electrical arcing. Do not put cans in the oven. Only use the turntable and the turntable support designed for this oven. Do not operate the oven without the turntable. To prevent the turntable from breaking: (a) Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the

turntable to cool.

(b) Do not put hot foods or hot utensils on a cold

turntable.

Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during operation. Do not use plastic containers for microwaving if the oven is still hot from using the GRILL mode, DUAL GRILL mode and AUTOMATIC operation, because they may melt. Plastic containers must not be used during above modes unless the container manufacturer says they are suitable.

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Oven & accessories

ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are provided: (16) Turntable (17) Turntable support (18) Rack (19) 4 fixing screws (not shown)

• Place the turntable support in the seal packing on the floor of the cavity.

• Then place the turntable on the turntable support.

• To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when removing them from the oven.

NOTE: When you order accessories, please mention two items: part name and model name to your dealer or authorised AEG-Electrolux service agent.

1. Grill heating element

2. Front trim

3. Oven lamp

4. Control panel

5. Door opening button

6. Waveguide cover

7. Oven cavity

8. Seal packing

9. Door seals and sealing surfaces

10. Fixing points (4 points)

11. Ventilation openings

12. Outer cover

13. Rear cabinet

14. Power supply cord support clips

15. Power supply cord

1 2

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Control panel

1 Digital Display 2 Indicators

The appropriate indicator will flash or light up, just above each symbol according to the instruction. When an indicator is flashing, press the appropriate button (having the same symbol) or carry out the necessary operation.

Stir Turn over Weight/Power level Grill Microwave Cooking in progress

3 TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob 4 COOKING MODE button

Press to select either microwave, grill or dual grill, or use to set the clock.

1. press once to select microwave

2. press twice to select the grill

3. press three times to select dual grill (microwave and grill)

5 AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES button

Press to select one of the 12 automatic programmes.

6 START/QUICK button 7STOPbutton 8 DOOR OPENING button

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Setting the clock

Before operation

1. Choose the clock function.

(12 hour clock).

Choose the 24 hour clock.

3. Press the COOKING MODE button to

change from hours to minutes.

4. Set the minutes. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER

knob until the correct minute is displayed (35).

5. Press the COOKING MODE button to start

the clock.

2. Set the hours. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/

POWER knob until the correct hour is

displayed (23).

x1 and hold for 3 seconds

Example: To set the 24 hour clock to 23:35.

There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock.

1. To set the 12 hour clock, hold the COOKING MODE button down for 3 seconds.

will appear in the display.

2. To set the 24 hour clock, press the COOKING MODE button once more after

Step 1, in the example below will appear in the display.

x1 and hold for 3 secs.

To set the clock, follow the example below.

NOTES:

1. You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob

clockwise or counter-clockwise.

2. Press the STOP button if you make a mistake during

programming.

3. If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven

is interrupted, the display will intermittently show

after the power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the programme will be erased. The time of day will also be erased.

4. When you want to reset the time of day, follow the

above example again.

Plug in the oven.

1. The oven display will flash:

2. Press the STOP button, the display will show:

3. To set the clock, see below.

4. Heat the oven without food. (See page 15, note 2).

Using the STOP button

Use the STOP button to:

1. Erase a mistake during programming.

2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.

3. Cancel a programme during cooking, touch twice.

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What are microwaves?

Suitable ovenware

Microwaves are generated in the microwave oven by a magnetron and cause the water molecules in the food to oscillate. Heat is generated by the friction which is caused, with the result that the food is thawed, heated or cooked.

Glass & ceramic glass

Heat-resistant glass utensils are very suitable. The cooking process can be observed from all sides. They must not,

however, contain any metal (e.g. lead crystal), nor have a metallic overlay (e.g. gold edge, cobalt blue finish).

Ceramics

Generally very suitable. Ceramics must be glazed, since with unglazed ceramics moisture can get into the ceramic. Moisture causes the material to heat up and may make it shatter. If you are not certain whether your utensil is suitable for the microwave, carry out the utensil suitability test..

Plastic & paper containers

Plastic or paper containers which are designed for

microwaves and which can withstand

heat are suitable for defrosting, heating

and cooking. Please follow

manufacturers’ instructions.

Kitchen paper

can be used to absorb any moisture which occurs in short heating methods, e.g. of bread or products in bread crumbs. Insert the paper between the food and the revolving plate. The surface of the food will stay crispy and dry. Covering greasy food with kitchen paper will catch splashes.

Microwave cling film

This, or heat-resistant film, is very suitable for covering or wrapping. Please follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

Roasting bags

Can be used in a microwave oven. Metal clips are not suitable for fastening them since the roasting bag foil might melt. Fasten the roasting bag with string and pierce it several times with a fork. Non heat-resistant food wraps are not recommended for use in a microwave oven.

Browning dish

A special microwave dish made from ceramic glass with a metal alloy base, which allows food to be browned. When using the browning dish a suitable insulator, e.g. a porcelain plate, must be placed between the turntable and the browning dish. Be careful to adhere exactly to the pre-heating time given in the manufacturer's instructions. Excessive pre-heating can damage the turntable and the turntable stand or can trigger the safety-device which will switch off the oven.

Metal

Generally speaking, metal should not be used, since

microwaves do not pass through metal and therefore cannot reach the food. There are, however, exceptions: small

strips of aluminium foil may be used to cover certain parts of the food, so that these do not thaw too quickly or begin to cook (e.g. chicken wings). Small metal skewers and aluminium containers (e.g. of readycooked meals) can be used. They must, however, be small in relation to the food, e.g. aluminium

containers must be at least 2/3 to 3/4

filled with food. It is recommended that

you transfer the food into a dish

suitable for use in the microwave. When using aluminium containers or other metal utensils there must be a gap of approx. 2 cms between them and the walls of the cooking area, otherwise the walls could be damaged by possible arcing. No utensil should have a metal overlay, or metal parts such as screws, bands or handles.

Utensil suitability test

If you are not sure whether your utensil is suitable for

use in your microwave oven, carry out

the following test: Place the utensil

into the oven. Place a glass container

filled with 150 ml of water on or next to the utensil. Switch on the oven at 800 W power for 1 to 2 minutes. If the utensil stays cool or just warm to the touch, it is suitable. Do not use this test on a plastic utensil. It could melt.

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Tips & advice

Grill function

You can use any heat-resistant container for the roasting/grilling function which is suitable for conventional roasting methods, e.g. china, ceramic, glass and metal containers. In microwave cooking which requires the dish to be roasted or grilled, or when using the combined function, the containers must be suitable for microwaves and heat-resistant. Suitable containers are, for example, heat-resistant glass and ceramic containers.

Before you start...

To make it as easy as possible to use the microwave oven we have put together a few hints and tips for you. Only switch on the oven when the food is already inside.

Setting the cooking time

Defrosting, re-heating and cooking times are generally much shorter than in a conventional oven or hob. So you will need to consult this book for the recommended cooking times. It is better to set shorter rather than longer cooking times. Always test the food after the cooking time has elapsed. It is better then to continue cooking it for a little longer, than to have overcooked food.

Initial temperatures

Thawing, heating and cooking times are dependent upon the initial temperature of the food. Deep-frozen food and food stored in a refrigerator, for example, requires longer than food which has been stored at room temperature. For heating and cooking, normal storage temperatures are assumed (refrigerator temperature approx. 5° C, room temperature approx. 20° C). For thawing the temperature of the deep freeze is assumed to be -18° C.

Cooking times

All the times given in this book are guidelines, which can be varied according to the initial temperature, weight and condition of the food (water or fat content etc.).

Using a food thermometer to determine cooking time

Once cooked, every drink and every foodstuff has a certain internal temperature at which the cooking process can be switched off and the food will be cooked. The internal temperature can be ascertained with a food thermometer. The most important temperatures are specified in the temperature table.

Addition of water

Vegetables and other foods with a high water content can be cooked in their own juice or with the addition of a little water. This ensures that many vitamins and minerals are preserved.

Food in skin or shells

Foods such as sausages, chickens, chicken legs, baked potatoes, tomatoes, apples, egg yolks or such like should be pricked or pierced with a fork or small wooden skewer. This will enable the steam which forms to dissipate without splitting the skin or shell.

Fatty foods

Fatty meat and layers of fat cook better than lean portions of meat. Before cooking, cover the fatty portions with a piece of aluminium foil or place the food with the fat side down.

Heating drinks (Coffee, Water, Tea, etc.) Heating milk Heating soup Heating stew Poultry Lamb

Pink Well done

Roast beef

Rare Medium Well done

Pork, Veal

Drink / Food Internal Internal temp.

temperature after 10 - 15 mins once cooked standing time

65-75o C

60-65o C 75-80o C 75-80o C 80-85o C

70o C 75-80o C

50-55o C 60-65o C 75-80o C 80-85o C

85-90o C

70-75o C 80-85o C

55-60o C 65-70o C 80-85o C 80-85o C

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Tips & advice

Blanching vegetables

Before freezing vegetables, they should be blanched. This preserves the quality and flavour at their best. Method: wash and chop the vegetables. Put 250 g of vegetables in a dish with 275 ml water and cover. Heat for 3-5 minutes. After blanching, immerse immediately in cold water to prevent further cooking and then allow to drain. Pack vegetables in an airtight container and freeze.

Preserving fruit and vegetables

Using the microwave for preserving is quick and easy. There are preserving jars, rubber vacuum seals and

suitable seals made of plastic available specially made for microwaves. The manufacturers will supply precise instructions for use.

Large & small quantities

Microwave times are directly dependent upon the amount of food which you would like to thaw, heat or cook. This means that small portions cook more quickly than larger ones. As a rule of thumb: TWICE THE AMOUNT = ALMOST TWICE THE TIME HALF THE AMOUNT = HALF THE TIME

Deep & shallow containers

Both containers have the same capacity, but the cooking time is longer for the deeper one. You should therefore

choose as flat a container as possible with a large surface area. Only use deep containers for dishes where there is a danger of overcooking, e.g. for noodles, rice, milk etc..

Round & oval containers

Food cooks more evenly in round or oval containers than in containers with corners, since the microwave energy concentrates in the corners and the food in these areas could become overcooked.

Covering

Covering the food retains the moisture within it and shortens the cooking time. Use a lid, microwave cling film or a

cover. Foods which are to be crispy, e.g. roasts or chickens, should not be covered. As a general rule, whatever would be covered in a conventional oven should also be covered in a microwave oven. Whatever would be uncovered in a conventional oven can also be left uncovered in a microwave oven.

Irregular shaped food

Place the thicker, more compacted end of the food pointing towards the outside. Place vegetables (such as broccoli) with the stalks pointing

outward.

Stirring

Stirring the food is necessary, since the microwaves begin by heating the outer areas. The temperature is thereby

equalised and the food heats up evenly.

Arrangement of food

Place a number of individual portions, such as small pudding moulds, cups or potatoes in their jackets, in a circle on the turntable. Keep the portions at a distance from each other so that the microwave energy can reach the food from all sides.

Turning

Medium-sized items, such as hamburgers and steaks, should be turned over once during cooking, in order to shorten the cooking process. Large items, such as roasts and chickens, must be turned, since the upper side receives more microwave energy and could dry out if not turned.

Standing time

Keeping to the standing time is one of the most important rules with

microwaves. Almost all foods, which are defrosted, heated or cooked in the microwave, require a certain amount of time to stand, during which temperature equalisation takes place and the moisture in the food is evenly distributed.

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Defrosting

Heating

Details for this can be found in the table: Defrosting (see page 24). Your microwave is ideal for defrosting. Thawing times are usually considerably shorter than in traditional methods. Here are a few tips. Take the frozen item out of its packaging and place on a plate for defrosting.

Boxes & containers

Boxes and containers suitable for microwaves are particularly good for defrosting and heating food, since they can withstand temperatures in a deep freeze (down to approx. -40° C) as well as being heat-resistant (up to approx. 220° C). You can therefore use the same container to freeze, defrost, heat and even cook the food, without having to transfer it.

Covering

Cover thin parts with small strips of aluminium foil before defrosting. Thawed or warm parts should likewise

be covered with aluminium strips during defrosting. This stops the thin parts becoming too hot while thicker parts are still frozen.

Correct setting

It is better to choose a setting which is too low rather than one which is too high. By so doing you will ensure that the food defrosts evenly. If the microwave setting is too high, the surface of the food will already have begun to cook while the inside is still frozen.

Turning/stirring

Almost all foods have to be turned or stirred from time to time. As early as possible, separate parts which are stuck together and rearrange them.

Small amounts...

defrost more quickly and evenly than larger ones. We recommend that you freeze portions which are as small as possible. By so doing you will be able to prepare whole menus quickly and easily.

Foods requiring careful handling,

Foods such as gateaux, cream, cheese and bread should only be partially defrosted and then left to defrost completely at room temperature. By so doing you will avoid the outer areas becoming too hot while the inside is still frozen.

Standing time

This is particularly important after defrosting food, as the defrosting process continues during this period. In the defrosting table you will find the standing times for various foods. Thick, dense foods require a longer standing time than thinner foods or food of a porous nature. If the food has not defrosted sufficiently, you may continue defrosting it in the microwave oven or lengthen the standing time accordingly. At the end of the standing time you should process the food as soon as possible and not re-freeze it.

Details for this can be found in the table: Heating food and drink (see page 23).

• Ready-prepared meals in aluminium containers

should be removed from the aluminium container and heated on a plate or in a dish.

• Remove the lids from firmly closed containers.

• Food should be covered with microwave cling film, a

plate or cover (obtainable from stores), so that the surface does not dry out. Drinks need not be covered.

• When boiling liquids such as water, coffee, tea or

milk, place a glass stirrer in the container.

• If possible, stir large quantities from time to time, to

ensure that the temperature is evenly distributed.

• The times are for food at a room temperature of 20° C. The heating time for food stored in a refrigerator should be increased slightly.

• After heating allow the food to stand for 1-2 minutes, so that the temperature inside the food can be evenly distributed (standing time).

• The times given are guidelines which can be varied according to the initial temperature, weight, water content, fat content or the result which you wish to achieve.

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Cooking fresh vegetables

Cooking, grilling & browning

Defrosting & cooking

Details for this can be found in the table: Cooking fresh vegetables (see page 25).

• When buying vegetables try to ensure that, as far as possible, they are of similar size. This is particularly important when you want to cook the vegetables whole (e.g. boiled potatoes).

• Wash the vegetables before preparing them, clean them and only then weigh the required quantity for the recipe and chop them up.

• Season them as you would normally, but as a rule only add salt after cooking.

• Add about 5 tbsps of water for 500 g of vegetables. Vegetables which are high in fibre require a little more water. You will find information about this in the table.

• Vegetables are usually cooked in a dish with a lid. Those with a high moisture content, e.g. onions or boiled potatoes, can be cooked in microwave cling film without adding water.

• After half the cooking time has elapsed vegetables should be stirred or turned over.

• After cooking allow the vegetables to stand for approx. 2 minutes, so that the temperature disperses evenly (standing time).

• The cooking times given are guidelines and depend upon the weight, initial temperature and condition of the type of vegetable in question. The fresher the vegetables, the shorter the cooking times.

Details for this can be found in the table: Cooking, grilling and browning (see page 26).

• When buying food items, try to ensure that, as far as possible, they are of similar size. This will ensure that they are cooked properly.

• Before preparation wash meat, fish and poultry thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with kitchen paper. Then continue as normal.

• Beef should be well hung and have little gristle.

• Even though the pieces may be of a similar size, cooking results may vary. This is due, amongst other things, to the kind of food, variations in the fat and moisture content as well as the temperature before cooking.

• Turn large pieces of meat, fish or poultry half way through the cooking time, so that they are cooked evenly from all sides.

• After cooking cover roasts with aluminium foil and allow them to stand for approx. 10 minutes (standing time). During this period the roast carries on cooking and the liquid is evenly distributed, so that when it is carved a minimum amount of juice is lost.

Deep-frozen dishes can be defrosteded and cooked at the same time in one process in your microwave. You will find some examples in the table. Do take note, however, of the general advice given on "heating" and "defrosting" food.

Please refer to the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging when preparing deep- frozen dishes. These usually contain precise cooking times and offer advice on preparation.

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Microwave power levels

To set the microwave power level: Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob clockwise to select cooking time. Press the COOKING MODE button once (microwave only). To change the microwave power level rotate the knob until the desired power level is reached. Press the START/QUICK button.

NOTE: If the power level is not selected, 800 W is automatically set.

Your oven has 5 power levels. To choose the power level for cooking, follow the advice given in the recipe section. Generally the following recommendations apply:

800 W used for fast cooking or reheating e.g. soup, casseroles, canned food, hot beverages, vegetables, fish, etc.

560 W used for longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints, meat loaf and plated meals, also for sensitive dishes such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes. At this reduced setting, the sauce will not boil over and food will cook evenly without over cooking at the sides.

400 W for dense foods which require a long cooking time when cooked conventionally, eg. beef dishes, it is advisable to use this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender.

240 W (Defrost setting) to defrost, select this power setting, to ensure that the dish defrosts evenly. This setting is also ideal for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings and cooking egg custard.

80 W For gentle defrosting, eg. cream gateaux or pastry.

W = WATT

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Microwave cooking

Example:

Suppose you want to heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 560 W microwave power.

Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes. (90.00) The input unit of cooking (defrosting) time varies from 10 seconds to five minutes. It depends on the total length of the cooking (defrosting) time as shown on the table.

Cooking time Increasing unit

0-5 minutes 10 seconds 5-10 minutes 30 seconds 10-30 minutes 1 minute 30-90 minutes 5 minutes

1. Enter desired cooking

time by rotating

TIMER/WEIGHT/ POWER knob

clockwise.

2. Choose desired cooking

mode by pressing COOKING MODE button once (microwave only).

3. Choose desired power by

rotating the

TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER

knob clockwise.

4. Press START/QUICK

button once to begin cooking.

NOTES:

1. When the door is opened during the cooking process, the cooking time on the digital display stops

automatically. The cooking time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START/QUICK button is pressed.

2. If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the COOKING MODE button. As long as your finger is touching the COOKING MODE button, the power level will be displayed.

3. You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob clockwise or counter-clockwise. If you rotate the knob counter-clockwise, the cooking time will decrease from 90 minutes by degrees.

Check the display.

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Grill & dual grill cooking

This microwave oven has two GRILL cooking modes: 1. Grill only. 2. Dual Grill (Grill with microwave).

1.GRILL ONLY COOKING

This mode can be used to Grill/Brown food.

Example: To make toast for 4 minutes.

1. Enter desired cooking time by rotating the TIMER/ WEIGHT/POWER knob.

2. Choose the desired

cooking mode by pressing the COOKING MODE button twice. (Grill only).

3. Press the START/QUICK button

once to begin cooking.

NOTES:

1. The rack is recommended for grilling of flat pieces of food.

2. You may detect smoke or a burning smell when using the grill for the first time, this is normal and not a sign

that the oven is out of order. To avoid this problem, when first using the oven, operate the grill without food for 20 minutes.

This mode uses a combination of Grill power and Microwave power (80 W to 560 W). The Microwave power level is preset to 240 W.

Example: To cook kebabs (see recipe on page 32) for 7 minutes on DUAL GRILL 400 W.

1. Enter the desired

cooking time by rotating the TIMER/

WEIGHT/POWER knob.

2. Choose the desired cooking

mode by pressing the COOKING MODE button three times to select Grill with Microwave.

3. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/ POWER knob to the

desired microwave power level.

4. Press the START/QUICK

button once to begin cooking.

2. DUAL GRILL COOKING

Check the display.

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Other convenient functions

1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING

A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed using combinations of MICROWAVE, GRILL or DUAL GRILL.

Example:

To cook: 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 560 W power (Stage 1)

5 minutes Grill only (Stage 2)

STAGE 1

1. Enter the desired

cooking time by rotating the TIMER/

WEIGHT/POWER

knob clockwise.

2. Choose the desired

cooking mode by pressing the COOKING MODE button once (microwave only).

3. Enter the desired power

level by rotating the

TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER

knob clockwise.

4. Press the COOKING MODE button before

programming Stage

STAGE 2

5. Enter desired time by rotating

the TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob clockwise.

6. Choose the desired cooking

mode by pressing the COOKING MODE button twice (Grill only).

7. Press the START/QUICK

button once to begin cooking.

(The oven will begin to cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds at 560 W, and then for 5 minutes on Grill only).

Example:

To cook Courgette & Macaroni Bake (see recipe on page 30).

1. 25 minutes at 800 W.

2. 5 minutes Dual Grill at 400 W.

Check the display.

NOTE: If you set any programme after setting GRILL mode, omit the steps 3 and 4.

If you press the COOKING MODEbutton continually after setting GRILL mode, the GRILL mode will be changed to the DUAL GRILL mode automatically.

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Other convenient functions

2.QUICK START FUNCTION

The START/QUICK button allows you to operate the two following functions:

a. Direct start

You can directly start cooking on 800 W microwave power level for 30 seconds by pressing the

START/QUICK button.

NOTE:

To avoid the misuse by children the START/QUICK button can be used only within 3 minutes after preceding operation, i.e., closing the door, pressing the STOP button or cooking completion.

b. Extend the cooking time

You can extend the cooking time during manual cooking for multiples of 30 seconds if the START/QUICK button is pressed while the oven is in operation.

3.TO CHECK THE POWER LEVEL

To check the microwave power level during cooking press the COOKING MODE button.

As long as your finger is touching the COOKING MODE button the power level will be displayed.

The oven continues to count down although the display shows the power level.

The display will show:

TO SET THE SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION

1. Press and hold the STOP key for 3

seconds.

NOTE: When Safety Lock is set you cannot input any buttons except the STOPbutton.

x1 for 3 seconds

The display will show the time of day, if set.

TO CANCEL THE SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION

1. Press and hold the STOP key for 3

seconds.

x1 for 3 seconds

4.SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION

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Automatic operation

Example: To cook grill skewers weighing 0,2 kg using AUTOCOOK AC-2.

2. Enter the weight by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob.

3. Press the START/QUICK

button once.

1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTOMATIC

PROGRAMMES button twice.

Check the display.

TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob

START/QUICK button

The AUTOMATIC function automatically works out the correct cooking mode and cooking time. You can choose from 8 AUTOCOOK menus and 4 AUTO DEFROST menus. What you need to know when using this automatic function:

1. Press the AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES button once,

the display will appear as shown. The menu can be chosen by pressing the AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES button until the desired menu number is displayed. See pages 19 - 21 “Automatic charts”. To select a defrost menu, press the AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES button at least 9 times. If you press the button 9 times, will appear in the display. The menu will be changed automatically by holding down the AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES button.

2. The weight of the food can be input by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob until the desired

weight is displayed.

• Enter the weight of the food only. Do not include the weight of the container.

• For food weighing more or less than weights given in the automatic charts, use manual programmes. For best results, follow the cooking charts on pages 23 - 26.

3. To start cooking press START/QUICK button. When action is required (e.g. to turn food over), the

oven stops and the audible signals sound, remaining cooking time and any indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the

START/QUICK button.

AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES button

Menu number

The final temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is piping hot after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking manually.

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Automatic charts

BUTTON

MENU NO.

AC-1 Cook

French Fried Potatoes (recommended for conventional ovens)

AC-2 Cook

Grill Skewers

AC-3 Cook

Chicken Legs

AC-4 Cook

Grilled Chicken

AC-5 Cook

Fresh Vegetables

WEIGHT (Increasing

Unit)/ UTENSILS

0,10 - 0,30 kg (50 g) (initial temp -18° C) Flan dish Rack

0,2 - 0,6 kg (100 g) (initial temp 5° C) Rack

0,20 - 0,60 kg (50 g) (initial temp 5° C) Rack

0,9 - 1,4 kg (100 g) (initial temp 5° C) Saucer Flan Dish

0,1 - 0,6 kg (100 g) (initial temp 20° C) Bowl & lid

PROCEDURE

• Remove the frozen french fried potatoes from the package and place them in a flan dish.

• Place the dish on the rack in the oven.

• When audible signal sounds, turn over.

• After cooking, remove from the dish and put on a plate for serving. (No standing time is necessary).

• Add salt to taste.

NOTE: The dish gets very hot during cooking.

To avoid burning yourself, please use oven gloves for removing the dish from the oven.

• Prepare the grill skewers referring to the recipe on page 31.

• Place on the rack and cook.

• When the audible signal sounds, turn over.

• After cooking, remove and put on a plate for serving. (No standing time necessary).

• Mix the ingredients and spread on the chicken legs.

• Pierce the skin of the chicken legs.

• Put the chicken legs on the rack, skin side down, with the thin ends towards the centre.

• When audible signal sounds, turn over.

• After cooking, remove and stand for approx. 5 minutes.

• Mix the ingredients and spread on the chicken.

• Pierce the skin of the chicken.

• Put chicken breast side down on an upturned saucer in a flan dish.

• Place directly on the turntable and cook.

• When audible signal sounds, turn over.

• After cooking, leave for approx. 3 minutes in the oven, remove and put on a plate for serving.

• Cut into small pieces, eg. strips, cubes or slices.

• Add 1 tbsp water per 100 g and salt as desired. (For mushrooms no additional water is necessary).

• Cover with a lid.

• When audible signal sounds, stir and re-cover.

• After cooking, let the food stand for approx 2 minutes.

Ingredients for 0,6 kg chicken legs: 3 pieces, 1-2 tbsp oil,

tsp salt,

1 tsp sweet paprika, 1 tsp rosemary

Ingredients for 1,2 kg grilled chicken: Salt and Pepper, 1 tsp sweet paprika, 2 tbsp oil

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Automatic charts

BUTTON AUTOCOOK

NO.

AC-6 Cook

Boiled Potatoes Jacket Potatoes

AC-7 Cook

Gratinated Fish Fillet

AC-8 Cook

Gratin

WEIGHT (Increasing

Unit)/ UTENSILS

0,1 - 0,8 kg (100 g) (initial temp 20° C) Bowl & lid

0,6 - 1,2 kg* (100 g) (initial temp Fish 5° C) Gratin dish

0,5 - 1,5 kg* (100 g) (initial temp 20° C) Gratin dish

PROCEDURE

Boiled Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into similar sized pieces. Jacket Potatoes: Choose potatoes of similar size and wash them.

• Put the boiled or jacket potatoes into a bowl.

• Add the required amount of water (per 100 g), approx 2 tbsp and a little salt.

• Cover with a lid

• When audible signal sounds, stir and re-cover.

• After cooking, let the potatoes stand for approx. 2 minutes.

• See recipes for Gratinated Fish Fillet on pages

21.

* Total weight of all ingredients.

• See recipes for Gratin on page 22.

* Total weight of all ingredients.

BUTTON

AUTO DEFROST

NO.

Ad-1 Defrost

Steak, Chops

Ad-2 Defrost

Minced Meat

Ad-3 Defrost

Cake

PROCEDURE

• Place the food in a flan dish in the centre of the turntable.

• When the audible signal sounds, turn the food over, rearrange and separate. Shield thin parts and warm spots with small pieces of aluminium foil.

• After defrosting, wrap in aluminium foil for 10 15 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.

• Place the block of minced meat in a flan dish in the centre of the turntable.

• When the audible signal sounds, turn the food over. Remove the defrosted parts if possible.

• After defrosting, cover with aluminium foil and stand for 5 - 10 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.

• Remove all packaging from the cake.

• Place directly on the turntable, or on a plate in the middle of the turntable.

• After defrosting, cut the cake into similar sized pieces keeping space between each piece and let stand for 10 - 30 minutes until evenly defrosted.

WEIGHT (Increasing

Unit)/ UTENSILS

0,2 - 0,8 kg (100 g) (initial temp -18° C) (See note on page 21)

0,1 - 1,4 kg (100 g) (initial temp -18° C) Flat dish

x10

x11

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Automatic charts

BUTTON

AUTO DEFROST

NO.

Ad-4 Defrost

Bread

PROCEDURE

• Distribute in a flan dish in the centre of the turntable. For 1,0 kg distribute directly on the turntable.

• When the audible signal sounds, turn over, rearrange and remove defrosted slices.

• After defrosting cover in aluminum foil and stand for 5 - 15 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.

WEIGHT (Increasing

Unit)/ UTENSILS

0,1 - 1,0 kg (100 g) (initial temp -18° C) Flat dish (Only sliced bread is recommended for this programme.)

GRATINATED FISH FILLET (AC-7) Fish gratin Italian style

Ingredients

0,6 kg 0,9 kg 1,2 kg 260 g 390 g 520 g fish fillet

2 tbsp 1 tbsp 1

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp 1 tbsp 1

2 tbsp anchovy butter

30 g 45 g 60 g Gouda (grated)

salt & pepper 180 g 270 g 360 g fresh tomatoes 1 tbsp 1

2 tbsp 2 tbsp chopped mixed herbs

110 g 165 g 220 g Mozarella

2 tbsp

4 tbsp 1 tbsp basil (chopped)

Preparation

1. Wash and dry the fish and sprinkle with lemon juice, salt and grease with anchovy butter.

2. Place in a gratin dish.

3. Sprinkle the Gouda over the fish.

4. Wash the tomatoes and remove the stalk-spore. Cut into slices and place on top of the cheese.

5. Season with salt, pepper and the mixed herbs.

6. Drain the Mozarella, cut into slices and place on the tomatoes. Sprinkle the basil over the cheese.

7. Place the gratin dish on the turntable and cook on AUTOMATIC COOK AC-7, “Gratinated fish fillet”.

8. After cooking let stand for approx. 5 minutes.

NOTES: Auto Defrost

1. Steaks and Chops should be frozen in one layer.

2. Minced meat should be frozen in a thin shape.

3. After turning over, shield the defrosted portions with small, flat pieces of aluminium foil.

4. Gateaux topped and coated with cream are very sensitive to microwave energy. For the best result, if the cream

begins to soften rapidly, it is best to remove it from the oven immediately and stand for 10 - 30 minutes at room temperature.

Preparation

1. Put vegetables, butter and the spices into a casserole dish and mix well. Cook for 2-6 minutes on 800 W depending on weight.

2. Wash the fish, dry and sprinkle with lemon juice and salt.

3. Mix the crème fraîche with the vegetables and season again.

4. Put half of the vegetables in a gratin dish. Place the fish on top and cover with the remaining vegetables.

5. Spread the Gouda over the top, place on the turntable and cook on AUTOMATIC COOK AC-7, “Gratinated Fish Fillet”.

6. After cooking let stand for approx. 5 minutes.

GRATINATED FISH FILLET (AC-7) Fish esterhazy

Ingredients

0,6 kg 0,9 kg 1,2 kg

270 g 400 g 540 g fish fillet

120 g 180 g 240 g leeks (cut into rings)

24 g 36 g 48 g onion (finely sliced) 60 g 90 g 120 g carrot (grated) 10 g 10 g 10 g butter or margarine

salt, pepper & nutmeg

1 tbsp 1

tbsp 2 tbsp lemon juice 60 g 90 g 120 g crème fraîche 60 g 90 g 120 g Gouda (grated)

x12

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GRATIN (AC-8) Spinach gratin

Ingredients

0,5 kg 1,0 kg 1,5 kg 150 g 300 g 450 g leaf spinach (defrosted,

drained)

15 g 30 g 45 g onion (finely chopped)

salt, pepper & nutmeg

150 g 300 g 450 g boiled potatoes (sliced)

35 g 75 g 110 g cooked ham (diced) 50 g 100 g 150 g crème fraîche

1 2 3 eggs

40 g 75 g 115 g grated cheese

Preparation

1. Mix together the leaf spinach with the onion and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

2. Grease the gratin dish. Place alternate layers of potato slices, diced ham and spinach in the dish. The top layer should be spinach.

3. Mix the eggs with crème fraîche, add salt and pepper and pour over the vegetables.

4. Cover the gratin with the grated cheese.

5. Place on the turntable and cook on AUTOMATIC COOK AC-8, “Gratin”.

6. After cooking, let stand for 5-10 minutes.

Preparation

1. Grease the gratin dish and place alternate layers of potato slices and courgette in the dish.

2. Mix the eggs with crème fraîche, season with salt, pepper and garlic and pour over the vegetables.

3. Cover the gratin dish with the grated Gouda cheese.

4. Finally sprinkle the gratin with sunflower kernel.

5. Place on the turntable and cook on AUTOMATIC COOK AC-8, “Gratin”.

6. After cooking, let stand for 5-10 minutes.

GRATIN (AC-8) Potato-courgette-gratin

Ingredients

0,5 kg 1,0 kg 1,5 kg 200 g 400 g 600 g boiled potatoes (sliced)

115 g 230 g 345 g courgette (finely sliced)

75 g 150 g 225 g crème fraîche

1 2 3 eggs

2 11

2 clove of garlic (crushed)

salt & pepper

40 g 75 g 115 g grated Gouda cheese

sunflower kernel

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Cooking charts

Coffee, 1 cup 150 800 W approx. 1 Do not cover Milk, 1 cup 150 800 W approx. 1 Do not cover Water, 1 cup 150 800 W 11/2 -2 Do not cover, bring to the boil

6 cups 900 800 W 10-12 Do not cover, bring to the boil

1 dish 1000 800 W 111/2-13 Cover, bring to the boil One-plate meal 400 800 W 3-6 Sprinkle sauce with water, cover, stir half (Vegetables, Meat way through cooking time and side dishes) Stew 200 800 W 11/2 -21/2 Cover, stir after heating Soup, clear 200 800 W 11/2-2 Cover, stir after heating Cream soup 200 800 W 11/2-21/2 Cover, stir after heating Vegetables 200 800 W 2-21/2 Add water if necessary, cover, stir half

500 800 W 4-5 way through cooking time

Side dishes 200 800 W 2-21/2 Sprinkle with a little water, cover, stir half

500 800 W 4-41/2 way through cooking time

Meat, 1 slice

200 800 W 3-4 Sprinkle with a little sauce, cover Fish fillet 200 800 W 2-3 Cover Sausages, 2 pieces 180 800 W approx. 2 Pierce skin several times Cake, 1 slice 150 400 W

/2 Place on a plate

Baby food, 1 jar 190 400 W approx. 1 Remove lid, stir well after heating

Check the temperature

Melting Margarine 50 800 W

/2-1

or Butter

Melting chocolate 100 400 W 2-3 Stir during cooking Dissolving 6 sheets of 10 400 W

/2 Soak in water, squeeze out well and put in gelatine soup bowl, stir during cooking Cake glaze for

/4 l 10 400 W 5-6 Stir with sugar and 250ml liquid, cover and,

liquid stir well during and after cooking

from chilled

ABBREVIATIONS USED

tbsp = tablespoon tsp = teaspoon Cup = cupful kg = kilogram g = gram

l = litre ml = millilitre cm = centimetre DFC = dry fat content DF = deep frozen

min = minutes sec = seconds dm = diameter app. = approximate sach. = sachet

Food / Drink Quantity Setting Power Time Hints

-g/ml- -Level- -Min-

TABLE: HEATING FOOD & DRINK

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Cooking charts

Meat for roasting 1500 80 W 58-64 Place on an upturned plate, turn over 30-90 (e.g. Pork, Beef, 1000 80 W 42-48 halfway through defrosting 30-90 Lamb, Veal) 500 80 W 19-23 30-90 Steaks, Cutlets, 200 240 W 4-5 Turn over halfway through defrosting 10-15 Liver Goulash 500 240 W 8-12 Stir halfway through defrosting 15-30 Sausages, 8 600 240 W 6-9 Place next to each other, turn over half 5-10

4 300 240 W 4-5 way through defrosting 5-10

Duck/Turkey 1500 80 W 48-52 Place on an upturned plate, turn over 30-90

halfway through defrosting

Chicken 1200 80 W 39-43 Place on an upturned plate, turn over 30-90

halfway through defrosting

1000 80 W 33-37 Place on an upturned plate, turn over 30-90

halfway through defrosting Chicken legs 200 240 W 4-5 Turn over halfway through defrosting 10-15 Fish in pieces 800 240 W 9-12 Turn over halfway through defrosting 10-15 Fish fillet 400 240 W 7-10 Turn over halfway through defrosting 5-10 Crab 300 240 W 6-8 Turn over halfway through defrosting 5

and remove defrosted parts Bread rolls, 2 80 240 W approx. 1 Only begin to defrost Coarse wholemeal bread 250 240 W 2-4 Place slices next to each other, 5 in slices only begin to defrost Slices of Toast bread Mixed flour bread, whole loaf 500 240 W 6-8 Turn over halfway through defrosting 15 White bread, whole loaf (centre will still be frozen) Cake, 1 slice 150 80 W 2-5 Place on a plate 5 Cream cake, 1 slice 80 W 3-4 Place on a plate 10 Whole cake, Ø 25 cm 80 W 18-20 Place on a plate. When half defrosted, 30-60

cut in to slices and leave until cake is

fully defrosted Cream 200 240 W 2+2 Remove lid. When half defrosted, put in 5-10

a dish and allow to finish defrosting Butter 250 240 W 2-4 Only begin to defrost 15 Fruit e.g. strawberries 250 240 W 4-5 Place next to each other, spread out evenly 5 raspberries, cherries, plums Turn over halfway through defrosting

The times shown in the table are guidelines which may vary according to freezing temperature, quality and weight of the foodstuffs.

Food / Drink Quantity Setting Power Time Hints Standing time

-g- -Level- -Min- -Min-

TABLE: DEFROSTING

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Cooking charts

Artichokes 300 800 W 6-8 remove the stalk, cover 3-4 tbsp Leaf Spinach 300 800 W 5-7 wash, dry well, cover, stir once or twice during cooking Cauliflower 800 800 W 15-17 1 whole head, cover, divide into florets 5-6 tbsp

500 800 W 10-12 stir during cooking 4-5 tbsp Broccoli 500 800 W 9-11 divide into florets, cover, stir occasionally during cooking 4-5 tbsp Mushrooms 500 800 W 8-10 whole heads, cover, stir occasionally during cooking Chinese leaves 300 800 W 9-11 cut into strips, cover, stir occasionally during cooking 4-5 tbsp Peas 500 800 W 9-11 cover, stir occasionally during cooking 4-5 tbsp Fennel 500 800 W 9-11 cut into quarters, cover, stir occasionally during cooking 4-5 tbsp Onions 250 800 W 5-7 whole, cook in microwave cling film Carrots 500 800 W 10-12 cut into rings, cover, stir occasionally during cooking 4-5 tbsp Green peppers 500 800 W 7-9 cut into strips, stir once or twice during cooking 4-5 tbsp Jacket potatoes 500 800 W 9-11 cover, stir occasionally during cooking 4-5 tbsp Leeks 500 800 W 9-11 cut into rings, cover, stir occasionally during cooking 4-5 tbsp Red cabbage 500 800 W 15-17 cut into strips, stir once or twice during cooking 50 ml Brussels sprouts 500 800 W 9-11 whole sprouts, cover, stir occasionally during cooking 50 ml Boiled potatoes 500 800 W 9-11 cut into large pieces of a similar size, add a little salt, 150 ml (salted) cover, stir occasionally during cooking Celery 500 800 W 9-11 dice finely, cover, stir occasionally during cooking 50 ml White cabbage 500 800 W 15-17 cut into strips, cover, stir occasionally during cooking 50 ml Courgettes 500 800 W 9-11 slice, cover, stir occasionally during cooking 4-5 tbsp

Fish fillet 300 800 W 10-12 - Cover 1-2 Trout, 1 piece 250 800 W 5-7 - Cover 1-2 One-plate meal 400 800 W 9-11 - Cover, stir after 6 minutes 2 Fresh spinach 300 800 W 6-8 - Cover, stir once or twice during cooking 2 Broccoli 300 800 W 7-9 3-5 Tbsp Cover, stir halfway through time 2 Peas 300 800 W 7-9 3-5 Tbsp Cover, stir halfway through time 2 Kohlrabi 300 800 W 7-9 3-5 Tbsp Cover, stir halfway through time 2 Mixed veg. 500 800 W 11-13 3-5 Tbsp Cover, stir halfway through time 2 Brussel sprouts 300 800 W 7-9 3-5 Tbsp Cover, stir halfway through time 2 Red cabbage 450 800 W 10-12 3-5 Tbsp Cover, stir halfway through time 2

Vegetable QuantitySetting Power Time Hints Added water

-g- -Level- -Min- -Tbsps/ml-

TABLE: COOKING FRESH VEGETABLES

Food Quantity Setting Power Time Added water Hints Standing time (frozen) -g- -Level- -Min- -tbsps- -Min-

TABLE: COOKING & DEFROSTING

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Cooking charts

Roasts 500 800 W 6-8 Season to taste, place in shallow dish, 5-10 (Pork,Veal, Lamb) 400 W 3-5* place on the turnatble, turn over after *

560 W 4-7 400 W 2-4

1000 800 W 13-16

400 W 6-8* 560 W 10-12 400 W 3-5

1500 800 W 24-26

400 W 9-11* 560 W 14-16 400 W 5-7

Roast beef (medium) 1000 560 W 7-10 Season to taste, place fatty side down in shallow dish, 10

400 W 7-8* place on the turntable, tun over after * 560 W 4-5 400 W 5-7

1500 560 W 8-10

400 W 8-10* 560 W 8-10 400 W 3-5

Chicken 1200 800 W 8-11 Season to taste, place breast side down in shallow dish, 3

400 W 5-7* place on the turntable, turn over after * 800 W 8-11 400 W 4-5

Chicken legs 200 400 W 5-6 Season to taste, place skin downwards on rack, 3

1-2* turn over after *

6-8

Steaks 400 13-15* Place on rack, turn over after *, season after grilling 2 2 medium pieces 8-12

To brown dishes 5-7 place dish on rack 10 etc.

Croque monsieur, 6-9 Toast bread, spread with butter, lay 1 slice of cooked 1 1 slice ham, 1 slice of pineapple and 1 slice of processed

cheese on top and grill

Frozen Pizza 365 400 W 8 Remove packaging, place pizza on rack.

400 W 2

/2 Suitable for repeat cooking of upto 4 pizzas. To maintain good

results, rest the oven for 1 minute 30 seconds, before cooking 5th pizza (see power down note on page 39).

TABLE: COOKING, GRILLING AND BROWNING

Food Quantity Setting Power Time Hints Standing time

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Soups & starters

Recipes

Spain

Cream of avocado soup

Total cooking time: approx. 10-12 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity) Ingredients 3 avocados (600 g of flesh)

a little lemon juice 700 ml meat stock 70 ml cream

salt & pepper

1. Peel the soft, ripe avocados, remove stone, cut into small pieces and puree with a mixer or a mixing attachment on a hand mixer. Reserve two thin slivers per portion for decoration and sprinkle with lemon juice.

2. Put the meat stock, avocados and the cream in a dish, season with salt and pepper and cook with lid on. Stir once during cooking.

10-12 min. 800 W

3. Mix soup until creamy and decorate with the remaining avocado slivers. Allow to stand for 5 minutes after cooking.

ADAPTING RECIPES FOR THE MICROWAVE OVEN

If you would like to adapt your favourite recipes for the microwave, you should take note of the following: Shorten cooking times by a third to a half. Follow the example of the recipes in this book. Foods which have a high moisture content such as meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruit, stews and soups can be prepared in your microwave without any difficulty. Foods which have little moisture, such as platters of food, should have the surface moistened prior to heating or cooking. The amount of liquid to be added to raw foods, which are to be braised, should be reduced to about two thirds of the quantity in the original recipe. If necessary, add more liquid during cooking. The amount of fat to be added can be reduced considerably. A small amount of butter, margarine or oil is sufficient to flavour food. For this reason your microwave is excellent for preparing low-fat foods as part of a diet.

HOW TO USE THE RECIPES

• All the recipes in this book are calculated on the basis of 4 servings - unless otherwise stated.

• Recommendations relating to suitable utensils and the total cooking times are given at the beginning of every recipe.

• As a rule the quantities shown are assumed to be wholly consumable, unless specifically indicated otherwise.

• When eggs are given in the recipes they are assumed to have weight of approx. 55 g (medium).

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Soups & starters

Germany

Camembert toast

Total cooking time: approx. 11/2-21/2 minutes Utensils: Flat dish Ingredients 4 slices of bread for toasting (80 g) 2 tbsp butter or margarine (20 g) 150 g camembert 4 tsp cranberry jelly (40 g)

cayenne pepper

1. Toast the bread and spread with butter.

2. Cut the Camembert into slices and arrange on top of the toast. Put the Cranberry jelly in the middle of the cheese and sprinkle with Cayenne pepper.

3. Place the toast on a plate and heat.

approx 1

2-2

2 min. 800 W

Tip: You can vary this recipe according to your taste.

For example, you can use fresh mushrooms and grated cheese or cooked ham, asparagus and Emmental cheese.

Switzerland

Barley soup

Total cooking time: approx. 35-40 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity) Ingredients 2 tbsp butter or margarine (20 g) 1 onion (50 g), finely chopped 1-2 carrots (130 g), sliced 15 g celery, diced 1 leek (130 g), in rings 3 white cabbage leaves (100 g) in strips 200 g veal bones 50 g streaky bacon, in strips 50 g barley grains 700 ml meat stock

pepper

4 wiener sausages (300 g)

1. Put the butter and diced onion in the dish and steam with the lid on the dish.

approx. 1-2 min. 800 W

2. Add the vegetables to the dish. Then add the bones, the strips of bacon and the barley and fill with the meat stock. Season with pepper and cook with the lid on.

1. 17-19 min. 800 W

2. 17-19 min. 400 W

3. Chop the sausages into small pieces and heat them for 5 minutes in the dish.

4. After cooking, let the soup stand for 5 minutes. Take the bones out of the soup before serving.

Netherlands

Mushroom soup

Total cooking time: approx. 13-17 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 litre capacity) Ingredients 200 g mushrooms, sliced 1 onion (50 g), finely chopped 300 ml meat stock 300 ml cream 2

/2 tbsp plain flour (25 g)

2 tbsp butter or margarine (25 g)

salt & pepper 1 egg yolk 150 g crème fraiche

1. Put the vegetables with the meat stock in the dish and cook with the lid on.

8-9 min. 800 W

2. Puree all the ingredients in a food processor. Add the cream.

3. Rub the flour and butter into a dough and stir into the mushroom soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, cover and cook. Stir again after cooking.

4-6 min. 800 W

4. Mix the egg yolk with the crème fraiche, stir into the soup little by little. Heat the whole mixture again for a short time, but do not allow it to boil!

1-2 min. 800 W

Allow the soup to stand for approximately 5 minutes once cooked.

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