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.
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