Merrychef Mealstream 401 User Manual

A quick reference guide

to cooking in

microwave combination ovens.

Mealstream 401 & 501 Range

Guidelines for Combination cooking

The following methods have been
performance tested in our Catering Advisory
Service kitchen to achieve correct serving
temperatures and to produce the best
results in eating quality.

Adjust the settings for timings, temperature
and microwave power level to suit your
particular food products. Make the usual
allowances for different start temperatures,
portion sizes, seasonal variations and
personal tastes, etc. Use only as a guide for
establishing your own settings.

Standard settings may be programmed into
the oven’s memory (Series 5 versions) and a
record kept on the programme selection
chart.

Products

Virtually all foods traditionally cooked in an
oven can be successfully produced in a
microwave combination oven – it is simply
about 5 times quicker

NB: All temperatures given are for a
preheated oven. The timings on the
combination cooking pages are for the total
time on convection and microwave together,
i.e. combination cooking.

Always ensure correct kitchen standards are
maintained and that staff are fully trained
before using the oven.

If you should need further guidance, please
contact the Catering Advisory Service at
Merrychef Limited, who will be pleased to
offer assistance.

Oven

Qty

Method

BREAD AND PASTRIES

Bread Rolls (frozen)
Par Baked

Petit Pains (frozen)
Par Baked

Baguettes (frozen)

Garlic Bread –fully cooked
frozen

Pizza dough brushed with
melted butter and sprinkled
with chopped garlic and herb.

Croissants (frozen)
Par baked

Danish Whirls (frozen)
Pre-proved

401
501

401
501
401
501

401
501

401
501

401
501

401
501

6 x 2 oz
12 x 2oz

6 x 3oz
12 x 3oz
2 x 8oz
4 x 8oz

4-6
portions

9”
diameter
9”
diameter

4 x 2 oz
12 x 2oz

4 x 3oz
12 x 3oz

250°C
250°C

250°C
250°C
250°C
250°C

250°C
250°C

250°C
250°C

225°C
225°C

225°C
225°C

3m00s
3m30s

2m30s
3m30s
3m00s
3m30s

1m15s
1m15s

3-4min
3-4min

4m00s
5m00s

5-6min
5mins

25%
25%

50%
50%
50%
50%

25%
25%

50%
50%

75%
50%

50%
50%

Brush with cold water prior to baking.
Place directly onto hot turntable / grey
tray. Serve immediately

Place directly onto hot turntable / hot
grey tray.

Place directly onto hot turntable / hot
grey tray.

Place directly onto hot turntable hot
grey tray.

Place directly onto hot turntable / hot
grey tray.

Brush with cold water and place
directly onto hot turntable/ grey tray.

Brush with cold water and place
directly onto hot turntable / grey tray.

Note: 1. Information emanating from Merrychef Ltd is given after exercise of all reasonable care and skills in its compilation, preparation
and issue, but is provided without liability in its application and use.

2. The above regeneration times are guide only. Adjust timings to allow for differing product weights and start temperatures.

3. Always ensure that the core temperature has been achieved prior to service.

Products

Oven

Qty

Method

Scones 401

501

Vol-au-Vents 401

501

SNACKS AND SAVOURIES

Burgers (frozen, uncooked) 401

501

Cornish Pastie
Cooked filling, uncooked
pastry – chilled

Crispy Pancake Rolls
frozen

401
501

401
501

Dimsum Canapes (frozen)
Prawn wanton
Oriental Samosa
Cocktail spring roll
Seafood Shaomai

Omelette (frozen)
Ready cooked filled

Onion Bhajis (frozen)
Soft textured, ball shaped

401
401
401
401

401
501
501

401
501

Pizza

Ready made deep – frozen
Frozen crust with fresh toppings
Made up pizza chilled

Toasted Sandwich

3 bread layers made up with fillings.

401
401
501

401
501

12 x 2oz
12 x 2oz

10-12
cocktail
size
24

4 x 4oz
6 x 4oz

4 x 7oz
8 x 7oz

6 x 90g
24 x 90g

24 x ½ oz
24 x ½ oz
24 x ½ oz
24 x ½ oz

1 x 170g
1 x 170g
3 x 250g

3
6
16

9”
9”
9”

12 oz
2 x 12oz

225°C
225°C

250°C

250°C

250°C
250°C

250°C
250°C

225°C
225°C

250°C
250°C
250°C
250°C

225°C
225°C
225°C

250°C
250°C
225°C

250°C
225°C
250°C

250 °C
250°C

3m00s
3m00s

3-4 min

3-4min

4m15s
4m30s

3–4 min
6-7min

5m00s
6m30s

2m30s
3m00s
3m30s
3m30s

3m15s
3m10s
6m30s

1m45s
2m15s
5m00s

4m00s
3m40s
2m50s

2m00s
2m15s

25%
25%

75%

75%

100%
100%

100%
100%

100%
100%

100%
100%
100%
100%

100%
100%
100%

100%
100%
100%

100%
50%
50%

50%
75%

Place directly onto turntable / grey
tray, egg wash or dust with flour if
desired. Finish off on convection only
if further browning is required.

Lightly brush tops with egg wash and
place lightly oiled turntable / grey tray.

Place on hot turntable / hot grey tray to
seal then turn over.

Place directly onto hot turntable / hot
grey tray.

Lightly oil rolls and place directly onto
hot turntable / hot grey tray.

Lightly oil and place directly onto hot
turntable.

Place in suitable dish with fitted lid to
cover.

Place directly onto hot turntable / hot
grey tray.
Note: for chilled products reduce oven
to 225°C and use 50%

Place directly onto hot turntable / grey
tray

Place directly onto hot turntable / hot
grey tray.

Samosas (cooked) - chilled

- frozen

Sausage Rolls
Uncooked – fresh
Uncooked – frozen
Uncooked – frozen
Uncooked – frozen
Uncooked – frozen

401 / 501 1 x 4oz

6 x 4 oz
1 x 4oz
6 x 4oz

401
401
401
401
501

8 x 2oz
8 x 2oz
4 x 5oz
10 cocktail
12 x 2oz

225°C
225°C
225°C
225°C

250°C
250°C
250°C
250°C
250°C

1m30s
2m30s
1m30s
5m00s

2-3 min
3-4 min
4-5 min
4m00s
4m30s

50%
50%
100%
100%

100%
100%
100%
100%
50%

Place directly onto hot turntable / hot
grey tray.

Egg wash and place directly onto hot
turntable / hot grey tray.

Note: 1. Information emanating from Merrychef Ltd is given after exercise of all reasonable care and skills in its compilation, preparation
and issue, but is provided without liability in its application and use.

2. The above regeneration times are guide only. Adjust timings to allow for differing product weights and start temperatures.

3. Always ensure that the core temperature has been achieved prior to service.

Products

MEAT

Oven

Qty

Method

Bacon (fresh) 401

501

BEEF

Topside
(medium cooked)

401
501

T- Bone Steak
(medium cooked)

401
401
501

Beef Wellington
(medium cooked)

401
501
501

Gammon Steak 401

501

LAMB

Rack of Lamb 401

401
501
501
501

Lamb Leg 401

501

Barnsley Chop 401

501
501

8 rashers
1lb
rashers

9lb
7lb

10oz
14oz
20oz

1 x 10oz
1 x 9oz
2 x 9oz

1 x 4oz
3 x 4oz

Half rack
1 rack
Half rack
1 rack
2 racks

1 x 5lb
1 x 5lb

1 x 12oz
1 x 12oz
2 x 12oz

250°C
250°C

200°C
225°C

250°C
250°C
250°C

250°C
250°C
250°C

250°C
250°C

250°C
250°C
250°C
250°C
250°C

225°C
225°C

250°C
250°C
250°C

2m30s
2m30s

45mins
30mins
Turn
20mins

3m20s
4m00s
4m00s

3-5min
2m30s
3m30s

2m30s
2m30s

3-4min
6-7min
4m55s
7m15s
14m00s

30 – 40
mins

4m30s
4m30s
6m15s

100%
100%

50%
50%

50%
75%
50%

100%
100%
100%

50%
100%

75%
75%
50%
50%
50%

50%
50%

50%
50%
50%

Lay out evenly on pre-heated hot
turntable / grey tray.

Place on trivet on turntable. Turn if
necessary. Wrap in foil after cooking
to rest 25 mins before carving.

Place directly on hot turntable / grey
tray to seal, then turn over. Adjust
timings to required taste.

Egg wash and seal edges well.
Place directly onto hot turntable / grey
tray.
Adjust timings to required taste

Place directly onto hot turntable / hot
grey tray.

Lightly brush lamb with oil.
Place directly onto hot turntable / grey
tray.
Rest for a few minutes before carving.

Place on trivet on turntable or rack in
roasting tray. Add a little water. Cover
with foil AFTER cooking and rest for
10 mins before carving.

Secure flank ends with a long wooden
skewer to form a crescent shape.
Place onto hot pre-heated turntable

Lamb Cutlets 401

501

4 x 4oz
8 x 4oz

250°C
250°C

3m30s
3m30s

75%
100%

Brush with oil and place directly onto
hot turntable / hot grey tray.

PORK

Pork Chops 401 / 501 1

Diced Pork made-up into 8oz

501 / 401 1
kebabs on long wooden
skewers

Spare Ribs
Cooked, frozen

401

501

2

2
3
4

14 oz
portions
6 x 4 oz

250°C
250°C

250°C
250°C
250°C
250°C

250°C
250°C

3m15s
4m45s

2m00s
2m45s
4m30s
5m00s

4m30s
5m00s

75%
75%

100%
100%
100%
100%

100%
100%

Place onto hot turntable to seal, then
turn over.

With seasoning sauces if desired.
Place directly onto preheated grey
tray / turntable.

Place directly onto hot turntable / grey
tray.

portions

Sausages
chilled

Note: 1. Information emanating from Merrychef Ltd is given after exercise of all reasonable care and skills in its compilation, preparation
and issue, but is provided without liability in its application and use.

2. The above regeneration times are guide only. Adjust timings to allow for differing product weights and start temperatures.

3. Always ensure that the core temperature has been achieved prior to service.

401

501

1lb
2lb

250°C
250°C

2m00s
4m00s
2m00s
4m00s

50%
Conv
50%
conv

Place directly onto hot turntable / grey
vitreous enamel tray.

Products

POULTRY

Oven

Qty

Method

Roasting Chicken
Fresh – chilled

501

401

Chicken Breast 401

501
Chicken Leg 401

501
Cooked Chicken

Chilled
Frozen

Poussin
Fresh – Chilled

401 / 501

401 / 501

401

501

Chicken Supreme
Fresh – chilled

401

501
Chicken en Croute

Frozen
Fresh – Chilled

Duck Breast
Fresh – Chilled

401

501

401

501

1 x 3lb
2 x 3lb
3 – 3.5 lb

1 x 8oz
2 x 8oz

1 x 8oz
2 x 8oz

1/2
1/2

2 x 1lb
2 x 1lb

4 x 7oz
5 x 7oz

5.5oz
2 x 8oz

8oz
8-9 oz

250°C
250°C
250°C

250°C
250°C

250°C
250°C

250°C
250°C

225°C
225°C

250°C
250°C

250°C
200°C

250°C
250°C

12m00s
14m00s
12-15
mins

3m30s
4m15s

3m45s
4m30s

3m30s
6m15s

10m00s
10m00s

3m30s
3m30s

4m00s
5m30s

3m30s
4m00s

100%
100%
100%

100%
100%

100%
100%

100%
100%

100%
100%

100%
100%

100%
100%

50%
50%

Place directly onto hot turntable / grey
tray. Turn over halfway through
cooking cycle. Rest for 5 mins after
cooking.

Place directly onto hot turntable / hot
grey tray.

Place directly onto hot turntable / hot
grey tray.

Place directly onto hot turntable / hot
grey tray.

Place directly onto hot pre-heated grey
tray / turntable. Turn over Poussin
halfway through cooking cycle. Stand
for 1 or 2 mins after cooking.

Place directly onto hot pre-heated grey
tray / turntable. Stand for 1 or 2 mins
after cooking.

Place directly onto hot turntable or pre­heated grey tray. Stand for 1 or 2 mins
after cooking.

Place directly onto hot turntable or pre­heated grey tray. Allow to rest for 1 or
2 mins before slicing.

Whole Crispy Peking Duck 401

501

Turkey
Fresh

401

501

FISH

Battered Cod

401 / 501 1 x 5oz
Frozen

Battered Haddock

401 / 501 1 x 9oz
Frozen

Mussels – stuffed

401 / 501 8-10 200°C 3m30s 100%
frozen

950g
950g

9lb
15lb

4 x 5oz

2 x 9oz
3 x 9oz

250°C
250°C

175°C
175°C

250°C
250°C

250°C
250°C
250°C

5m45s
4m30s

40 – 45
mins
60 mins

3-4mins
6-7mins

6m00s
9m00s
9m15s

50%
50%

100%
100%

100%
100%

100%
100%
100%

Place directly onto hot turntable or pre­heated grey tray.

Place turkey directly onto hot turntable
or pre-heated grey tray. Turn over
halfway through cooking

Place directly onto lightly oiled hot
turntable / grey tray.
Note: For chilled change power to
50%

Place haddock directly onto pre­heated grey tray / turntable.

Space evenly in shallow dish and
place onto hot turntable / grey tray.

Note: 1. Information emanating from Merrychef Ltd is given after exercise of all reasonable care and skills in its compilation, preparation
and issue, but is provided without liability in its application and use.

2. The above regeneration times are guide only. Adjust timings to allow for differing product weights and start temperatures.

3. Always ensure that the core temperature has been achieved prior to service.

Products

Oven

Qty

Method

Salmon Darne 401 / 501

Salmon en Croute 401

501

501
Trout – Fresh 401

401

501

501

PIES & ENTREES

Fisherman’s Pie – chilled 401

501
Lancashire Hot Pot – Thawed 401

501
Cottage Pie – Thawed 401

501
Pies

Filling and Pastry Top thawed

401

501
Pies

Chilled Filling – Frozen top

401

501

Vegetable Lasagne - Chilled 401

501

Beef Lasagne – chilled 401

501

1 x 6oz
2 x 6oz

2 x 4oz
1 x 5oz
3 x 5oz

1 x 8-9 oz
2 x 8-9 oz
2 x 8-9 oz
4 x 8-9 oz

1 x 10oz
1 x 9’ x 9’

1 x 10 oz
1 x 9” x 9”

1 x 10 oz
1 x 9” x 9”

1 x 7 oz
2 x 7 oz
3 x 5 oz

1 x 9” x 9”
1 x 5-6 oz

2 x 5-6 oz
3 x 5-6 oz
4 x 5-6 oz

1 x 10 oz
1 x 9” x 9”
2 x 340 g
4 x 340 g

1 x 10 oz
2 x 340 g
4 x 340 g

225°C
225°C

250°C
250°C
250°C

225°C
225°C
250°C
250°C

250°C
225°C

250°C
200°C

250°C
175°C

225°C
225°C
225²C

225°C
250°C

250°C
250°C
250°C

250°C
225°C
225°C
225°C

250°C
225°C
225°C

3m00s
4m30s

3-4min
3m45s
5m00s

3m00s
4m45s
4m30s
6m00s

4m30s
15m00s

4m30s
12m00s

4m30s
14m00s

4-5mins
5-6mins
4m30s

9m00s
2m30s

3m00s
3m45s
4m30s

3m30s
12m00s
9m00s
12m00s

3m30s
8m00s
10m00s

75%
75%

100%
50%
50%

75%
75%
50%
50%

75%
75%

75%
100%

75%
100%

100%
100%
100%

100%
100%

100%
100%
100%

75%
50%
50%
50%

75%
50%
50%

Lightly brush with butter and place on
a lightly oiled turntable / grey tray.

Egg Wash pastry and place on hot
turntable / pre-heated grey tray.

Lightly oil trout and place onto hot
turntable / pre-heated grey tray. Top
with flaked almonds one minute before
end of cooking time, if desired.

Place directly in oven

Place directly into oven.

Make several small holes in potato
topping. Place directly into oven.

Brush pastry with cold water prior to
cooking.
Place directly into oven.

Egg wash pastry tops prior to cooking.
Place directly into oven.

Place directly into oven.

Place directly into oven

Macaroni Cheese – chilled 401

501

Spinach and Ricotta
Cannelloni – chilled

401

501

Cauliflower Cheese – chilled 401

501

Chicken Tikka Masala
Frozen
Chilled

Note: 1. Information emanating from Merrychef Ltd is given after exercise of all reasonable care and skills in its compilation, preparation
and issue, but is provided without liability in its application and use.

2. The above regeneration times are guide only. Adjust timings to allow for differing product weights and start temperatures.

3. Always ensure that the core temperature has been achieved prior to service.

501

501

1 x 10 oz
2 x 340 g
4 x 340 g

1 x 10 oz
2 x 340 g
4 x 340 g

1 x 10 oz
1 x 9” x 9”

1 x 9” x 9”
1 x 9” x 9”

250°C
225°C
225°C

250°C
225°C
225C

250°C
200°C

175°C
175°C

2m45s
8m00s
12m00s

3m30s
4m15s
13m00s

4m30s
12m00s

15m00s
7m30s

75%
50%
50%

75%
50%
50%

75%
100%

100%
75%

Place directly into oven

Place directly into oven.

Place directly into oven

Put directly into oven.
From frozen, after 8 mins, separate
chicken pieces and stir thoroughly.

Products

Oven

Qty

Method

Chilli con Carne
Frozen
Chilled

Celery and Cashew Nut
Risotto
Frozen
Chilled

501

501

501

501

1 x 9” x 9”
1 x 9” x 9”

1 x 9” x 9”
1 x 9” x 9”

200°C
200°C

200°C
200°C

15m00s
7m30s

15m00s
7m30s

100%
75%

100%
75%

VEGETABLES

Jacket Potatoes – uncooked 501

501

Cooked Jacket Potatoes –
chilled

401 /

501
Hash Browns – frozen 401/

501

Roast Potatoes –
Prepared for roasting

401

501

9 x 8-9 oz
12 x 8-9oz

18 x 16oz

250°C
250°C

250°C

16-18
mins
17m00s
23m00s

100%
100%

100%

6 x 8-9 oz 250°C 5-6min 100%

20

1.5lb
3lb

250°C 6m00s 100%

250°C
250°C

7-8mins
12 mins

100%
100%

Chips – frozen 401 / 501 1lb 250°C 5m00s 100%

Potato Wedges – frozen 401 / 501

1 lb 250°C 5m00s 100%

Place directly into oven. From frozen,
after 6 mins, break up and stir juices
onto frozen pieces.

Place directly into oven. From frozen,
after 6 mins, break up and stir.

Place onto pre-heated turntable / grey
tray. Adjust timing for seasonal
variations

Place directly onto pre-heated
turntable / grey tray.

Place directly onto pre-heated
turntable / grey tray.

Place directly onto hot turntable / grey
tray and lightly coat with oil. Turn
potatoes over during cooking cycle.

Spread evenly onto hot turntable / grey
tray.

Spread evenly onto hot turntable / grey
tray.

PUDDINGS

Baked Apples 401

501

Bread and Butter Pudding
Ready made individual portions

401

501
Christmas Pudding 401

501

Fruit Crumble
To prime cook fruit pie filling
with crumble mix topping
To reheat from chilled

401

501

501
Sponge 401

501
Fruit Sponge 401

501

4 x 10oz
4 x 10oz

1 x 5oz
4 x 5oz

8 x 3.5oz
1 x 3lb

7 oz

4.5lb

4.5lb
1 portion

4 portion

2.25 lb
1 x 8 oz

4 x 8oz

250°C
250°C

250°C
250°C

250°C
175°C

250°C
200°C

200°C
200°C

200°C
200°C

250°C
250°C

3-5 min
3-5 min

4m00s
4m15s

2m30s
3m00s

4m00s
12m00s

6m00s
2m15s

3m30s
8m00s

2m30s
3m00s

75%
50%

75%
100%

100%
100%

75%
50%

100%
100%

100%
25%

100%
100%

Core and fill apple with fruit and
spices to taste. Score skin around the
middle and place in dish with 1 fl oz
water.

Place directly into oven.

Remove from packaging and place in
suitable dish. Heat uncovered. Stand
for a few minutes after cooking.

Place dish(es) into oven. Finish off on
convection only if further browning is
required

Note: 1. Information emanating from Merrychef Ltd is given after exercise of all reasonable care and skills in its compilation, preparation
and issue, but is provided without liability in its application and use.

2. The above regeneration times are guide only. Adjust timings to allow for differing product weights and start temperatures.

3. Always ensure that the core temperature has been achieved prior to service.