Panasonic NN-A764WBWPG User Manual

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NN-A755

Bedienungsanleitung und

Kombi-Mikrowellen-Kochbuch

Mode d’emploi et livre de recettes

micro-ondes combinés

Operating Instructions & Cookbook

Istruzioni

WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSANWEISUNGEN. Bitte sorgfältig durchlesen und zur weiteren Bezugnahme aufbewahren.

INSTRUCTIONS DE SÛRETÉ IMPORTANTES. Avant d’utiliser le four à micro-ondes, lisez attentivement les recommandations d’utilisation et conservez-les soigneusement.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Please read carefully and keep for future reference.

ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA. Leggere attentamente queste note e conservarle per riferimento futuro.

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Examine your microwave oven

Unpack the oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. If you find any damage, notify your dealer immediately. Do not install a damaged microwave oven.

Earthing instructions

IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT HAS TO BE PROPERLY EARTHED FOR PERSONAL SAFETY. If your AC outlet is not grounded, it is the personal responsibility of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded wall socket.

Operation voltage

The voltage has to be the same as specified on the label on the oven. If a higher voltage than specified is used, it may cause a fire or other damages.

Placement of the Oven

1. Place the oven on a flat and stable surface, more than 85 cm above the floor.

2. When this oven is installed, it should be easy to isolate the appliance from the electricity supply by pulling out the plug or operating a circuit breaker.

3. For proper operation, ensure a sufficient air circulation for the oven.

Counter-top use:

a. Allow 15 cm of space on the top of the

oven, 10 cm at the back, 5 cm on one side, and the other side must be opened more than 40 cm.

b. If one side of the oven is placed flush to a

wall, the other side or top must not be blocked.

4. Do not place this oven near an electric or gas cooker range.

5. The feet should not be removed.

6. This oven is only for household usage. Do not use outdoors.

7. Avoid using the microwave oven in high humidity.

8. The power cord should not touch the outside of the oven. Keep the cord away from hot surfaces. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or work top. Do not immerse the cord, plug or oven in water.

9. Do not block the air vents on the top and back of the oven. If these openings are blocked during operation the oven may overheat. In this case the oven is protected by a thermal safety device and resumes operation only after cooling down.

Counter-top

WARNING

1. The door seals and door seal areas should be cleaned with a damp cloth. The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas and if these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer.

2. Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. Do not remove the outer panel from the oven which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. Repairs should only be done by a qualified service technician.

3. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged CORD OR PLUG, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. It is dangerous for anyone other than a service technician trained by the manufacturer to perform repair service.

Open

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15cm

5cm

4. If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with the special cord available from the manufacturer.

5. 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.

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

Installation and Connection

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Safety Instructions

Use of your oven

1. Do not use the oven for any reason other than the preparation of food. This oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food. Do not use this oven to heat chemicals or other non-food products.

2. Before use, check that utensils/containers are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

3. Do not attempt to use this microwave oven to dry newspaper, clothing or any other materials. They may catch fire.

4. When the oven is not being used, do not store any objects other than oven accessories inside the oven in case it is accidentally turned on.

5. The appliance shall not be operated by MICROWAVE or COMBINATION WITHOUT FOOD IN THE OVEN. Operation in this manner may damage the appliance. Exception to this is point 1 under heater operation or pre-heating on CONVECTION with enamel shelf.

6. If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or the circuit breaker panel.

Attention: Hot Surfaces

Heater Operation

1. Before using CONVECTION, COMBINATION or GRILL function for the first time, wipe excessive oil off in the oven cavity and operate the oven without food and accessories on CONVECTION 250˚C, for 10 minutes. This will allow the oil that is used for rust protection to be burned off. This is the only time the oven is used empty.

2. Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILLING. Take care when opening or closing the door and when inserting or removing food and accessories.

3. The oven has two heaters situated in the top and back of the oven. After using the CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILL function, care should be taken to avoid touching the inside surfaces of the oven as these will be very hot.

4. The accessible parts may become hot when the grill is in use. Children should be kept away.

N.B: After coking by these modes, the oven

accessories will be very hot.

Fan Motor Operation

While the oven is in Microwave/Heater operation, the cooling fan always rotates to cool the electric components.

After the completion of operation, the fan may continue rotating for a while. This is perfectly normal, and you can take out the food from the oven while the fan is still in operation.

Oven Light

When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please consult your dealer.

Accessories

The oven comes equipped with a variety of accessories. Always follow the directions given for use of the accessories.

Glass Tray

1. Do not operate the oven without the roller ring and the glass tray in place (except when cooking on 1 level CONVECTION on enamel shelf).

2. Never use another type of glass tray than the one specially designed for this oven.

3. If the glass tray is hot, let it cool before cleaning or placing in water.

4. The glass tray can turn in either direction.

5. If the food or cooking vessel on the glass tray touches the oven walls and stops the tray rotating, the tray will automatically rotate in the opposite direction. This is normal.

6. Do not cook foods directly on the glass tray, except when cooking Jacket Potatoes in MICROWAVE mode only.

Roller Ring

1. The roller ring and the oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent noise and build-up of remaining food.

2. The roller ring must always be used for cooking together with the glass tray.

Metal Tray

1. The Metal Tray is for cooking on GRILL, CONVECTION and COMBINATION modes. Do not use Metal Tray in MICROWAVE mode only.

2. The Metal Tray should be placed on the Glass Tray or Wire Rack.

Wire Racks

1. The Wire Racks are used to facilitate browning of small dishes and help with the circulation of heat.

2. Do not use any metal container directly on the Wire Racks in COMBINATION with MICROWAVE.

3. Do not use the Wire Racks in MICROWAVE mode only.

Enamel Shelf

1. The Enamel Shelf is for cooking on

CONVECTION mode only. Do not use on MICROWAVE, GRILL or COMBINATION modes.

2. For 2 level CONVECTION cooking, the

Enamel Shelf can be used as the upper level and the Metal Tray (with or without low wire rack) on the Glass Tray as the lower level.

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Important Information

1) Cooking Times

• Cooking times given in the cookbook are approximate. The cooking time depends on the condition, temperature, amount of food and on the type of cookware.

• Begin with the minimum cooking time to help prevent overcooking. If the food is not sufficiently cooked you can always cook it for a little longer.

N.B.: If the recommended cooking times are exceeded the food will be spoiled and in extreme circumstances could catch fire and possibly damage the interior of the oven.

2) Small Quantities of Foods

• Small quantities of food or foods with low moisture content can burn, dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and remove the plug from the socket.

3) Eggs

• Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole hard-boiled eggs by MICROWAVE. Pressure may build up and the eggs may explode, even after the microwave heating has ended.

4) Piercing Skin

• Food with non porous skins, such as potatoes, egg yolks and sausages must be pierced before cooking by MICROWAVE to prevent bursting.

5) Meat Thermometer

• Use a meat thermometer to check the degree of cooking of roasts and poultry only when the meat has been removed from the oven. Do not use a conventional meat thermometer when using MICROWAVE or COMBINATION because it may cause sparking.

6) Liquids

• When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling.

This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken: a) Avoid using straight-sided containers

with narrow necks. b) Do not overheat. c) Stir the liquid before

placing the container

in the oven and again

halfway through the

cooking time. d) After heating, allow it to stand in the

oven for a short time, stir again before

carefully removing the container.

7) Paper/Plastic

• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check the oven frequently as these types of containers ignite if overheated.

• Do not use recycled paper products (e.g. Kitchen Roll) unless the paper product is labelled as safe for microwave oven use. Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires during use.

• Remove wire twist-ties from roasting bags before placing the bags in the oven.

8) Utensils/Foil

• Do not heat any closed cans or bottles because they might explode.

• Metal containers or dishes with metallic trim should not be used during MICROWAVE cooking. Sparking will occur.

• If you use any aluminium foil, meat spikes or metalware the distance between them and the oven walls and door should be at least 2 cm to prevent sparking.

9) Feeding Bottles/Baby Food Jars

• The top and teat or lid must be removed from feeding bottles or baby food jars before placing in the oven.

• The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken.

• The temperature has to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.

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Outline Diagram

[1] Door Release Button

Press to open the door. When you open the oven door during cooking, the cooking is stopped temporarily without clearing earlier made settings. The cooking is resumed as soon as the door is closed and Start Pad pressed. The oven lamp lights as soon as the oven door is opened.

[2] Oven Window

[3] Door Safety Lock System

[4] Oven Air Vent

[5] Control Panel

[6] Glass Tray

[7] Roller Ring

[8] External Oven Air Vents

[9] Metal Tray

[10] High Wire Rack

[11] Low Wire Rack

[12] Enamel Shelf

[13] Shelf Supports

[14] Shelf Support Slots

[15] Catalytic lining on back of cavity

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[5]

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[6]

[11]

[9]

[12]

[13]

[14]

[15]

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Control Panel

Beep Sound:

A beep sounds when a pad is pressed. If this beep does not sound, the setting is incorrect. When the oven changes from one function to another, two beeps sound. After the completion of the preheating on CONVECTION or COMBINATION mode, three beeps sound. After completion of cooking, five beeps sound.

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(1) Display Window

(2) Time Pads

(3) Microwave Power Pad

(4) Grill Power Pad

(5) Convection Pad

(6) Grill Convection Pad

(7) Combination Pad

(8) Auto Defrost Pad

(9) Weight Select Pads

(10) Clock Pad

(11) Delay/Stand Pad

(12) Auto Weight Program

Pads

(13) Start Pad:

Press to start operating

the oven.

If during cooking the door

is opened or Stop/Cancel

Pad is pressed once, Start

Pad has to be pressed

again to continue cooking.

(14) Stop/Cancel Pad:

Before cooking: one

press clears your

instructions.

During cooking: one

press temporarily stops

the cooking program.

Another press

cancels all your

instructions and the time

of day will appear in the

display.

*The design of your control panel may vary from the panel displayed (depending on colour), but the words on the pads will be the same.

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Oven Accessories

The following chart shows correct use of the accessories in the oven.

Glass Tray Metal Tray High Wire Rack Low Wire Rack Enamel Shelf

Microwave YES NO NO NO NO

Grill YES YES YES YES NO

Convection YES YES YES YES YES

Combination YES YES YES YES NO

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1. There are six shelf supports to be fitted. Each support should be located into its corresponding set of slots as shown. When fitting the supports, the arrow marked on the shelf support should point towards the front of the oven. Please note the following part numbers are printed on the back side of the individual supports.

E22926Y5BP (X 1)

Right back

2. Fully insert the locating pegs into the front slots as shown. When fitting the supports, the arrows on them should point towards the front of the oven. The arrow refers to the front of the support.

3. Push the support back as shown so that the rear pegs locate into the rear slots.

E22916Y5BP (X 1)

Right middle

E22906Y5BP (X 2)

Left back & middle

E22936Y5BP (X 2)

Right & left front

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4. Once all pegs have been located, push the support towards the back of the oven, until the part clicks securely into position. Repeat the process for the remaining shelf supports.

5. The supports are now ready to position the enamel shelf. Ensure all shelf supports are securely in position before placing the shelf in the oven.

6. Insert the enamel shelf as shown. The shelf supports do not need to be removed for non-shelf cooking. The supports can be removed for cleaning, if required. To remove the supports, repeat steps 1 - 4 above, in reverse order.

CAUTION!

● The enamel shelf should only be used in CONVECTION mode. It must be removed for MICROWAVE, GRILL and COMBINATION functions, but the shelf supports can stay in position.

● Take care when removing the enamel shelf. It should be fully supported using two hands during removal to avoid any possibility of enamel shelf and its contents tilting or falling from shelf supports.

● Clean the shelf supports with warm soapy water and a damp cloth. If cleaning the oven cavity without the shelf supports in position, take care around the open slots.

● The roller ring and glass turntable should be removed when using the enamel shelf for cooking on one level CONVECTION.

Note:

The two shelf supports on either side of the oven and closest to the door need to be inserted vertically. Push the support into the top slot first, then locate the bottom peg and push down.

Attaching Shelf Supports

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The diagrams shown below are examples of the accessories. It may vary depending on recipe/dish used. Further information can be found in the Cookbook.

Microwave

Grill

Convection 1 level on Metal

Tray (with or without Low Wire Rack) on Glass Tray

Convection + Grill

Grill + Convection + Microwave

Grill + Microwave

Convection + Microwave

Combination

Microwave

Heater

Cooking Modes

Convection

1 level on Enamel Shelf

Convection

2 levels

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Controls and Operation Procedure

Word Prompting:

These models have a unique function “Word Prompting” which guides you through the operation of your microwave. After plugging in the oven press the Start Pad until you locate your language. As you press the pads, the display will scroll the next instruction eliminating the opportunities for mistakes. If for any reason you wish to change the language displayed, unplug the oven and repeat this procedure.

Plug-in "88:88"

Press

"DEUTSCH"

Press

"FRANCAIS"

Press

"ITALIANO"

Press

"ENGLISH"

Word Prompting

In German

In French

In Italian

In English

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Child Safety Lock:

Using this system will make the oven controls inoperable; however, the door can be opened. Child Lock can be set when the display shows a colon or the time.

To Set:

To Cancel:

• Press Start Pad three times.

☛ The time of day will disappear.

Actual time will not be lost.

• Press Stop/Cancel Pad three times.

☛ The time of day will reappear in the

display.

Clock Setting:

Example: To set 14:25

• Press Clock Pad.

☛ The colon starts to

blink.

• Enter the time by pressing the appropriate Time Pads.

☛ The time appears in the display and the colon blinks.

• Press Clock Pad.

☛ The colon stops blinking and the

time of day is entered.

NOTE:

1. To reset the time of day repeat all the above steps.

2. The time of day is displayed, unless the power supply is interrupted.

3. This clock has a 24 hour display.

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Controls and Operation Procedure

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Microwave Cooking and Defrost

There are 6 different microwave power levels available (see the chart below).

• Select Microwave

power level.

• Set the cooking time.

• Press Start Pad.

Press Power Level Wattage Max time available

once MAX 1000 W 30 minutes

twice MIN (DEFROST) 270 W 99 min. 90 sec. 3 times MEDIUM 600 W 99 min. 90 sec. 4 times LOW 440 W 99 min. 90 sec. 5 times SIMMER 250 W 99 min. 90 sec. 6 times WARM 100 W 99 min. 90 sec.

NOTE:

1. For 2 or 3 stage cooking, before pressing Start Pad, repeat setting the Microwave power level and cooking time. e.g. Casserole –– High 10 minutes to bring the casserole to boil. Simmer 60 mins. to cook. Warm 10 minutes to allow flavours to develop.

2. Stand time can be programmed after the Microwave power and time setting.

3. You can add to the cooking time during cooking, if required. Press 1 min pad to increase the cooking time. Time can be added in 1 minute increments up to maximum time available.

This chart shows approximate wattage for each power level.

Use of accessory:

CAUTION: The oven will automatically operate on 1000 W Microwave Power if a

cooking time is entered without selecting the power level.

Glass Tray

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Grilling

The Grill Pad provides 3 Grill settings.

• Press Grill Power Pad for the desired Grill setting.

• Set the cooking time

(up to 99 minutes 90 seconds).

• Press Start Pad.

Press Power Level Wattage

once 1 HIGH 1300 W twice 2 MEDIUM 950 W

3 times 3 LOW 700 W

NOTE:

1. The Grill will only operate with the oven door closed.

2. The Grill cannot be preheated.

3. You can add to the cooking time during cooking, if required. Press 1 min pad to

increase the cooking time. Time can be added in 1 minute increments, up to 99 minutes.

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Use of accessory:

High Wire Rack

Glass Tray

Metal Tray

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If using the turntable.

Cooking by Convection/Grill Convection

These Pads offer a choice of convection temperatures 40°C (only for Convection mode) and 100 250°C in 10°C increments. For quick selection of the most commonly used cooking temperatures, the temperatures start at 150°C and count up to 250˚C then 40˚C (only for Convection mode) and 100°C. It is possible to cook on one or two levels when using convection cooking. See En-16-17

for shelf cooking.

One level cooking

High Wire Rack

Glass Tray

Metal Tray

Low Wire Rack

Glass Tray

Metal Tray

Cooking by Convection:

• Set the desired temperature.

• Set the cooking time (up to

9 hours 99 minutes).

• Press Start Pad.

• Press Start Pad to start preheating.

After preheating, place the food in the oven.

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Glass Tray

Metal Tray

Roasting Meat: Glass Tray, Metal Tray and

Low Wire Rack.

Baking: Glass Tray, Metal Tray.

If cooking on one level, you can use the round Metal Tray on top of the Glass Tray or you can use the Enamel Shelf.

If using the turntable, the food is then placed on the Low Wire Rack or directly onto the Metal Tray. Follow your individual recipe guidelines.

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• Set the cooking time

(up to 9 hours 99 minutes).

• Press Start Pad.

• Press Start Pad to start preheating.

After preheating, place the food in the oven.

• If desired to change Grill power, press once for Low twice for High.

• Set the desired temperature. (Grill power is preset to Medium).

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NOTE ON PREHEATING:

1. Do not open the door during preheating. After preheating 3 beeps will be heard and the “P” will flash in the display window. If the oven door is not opened after preheating, the oven will maintain the selected temperature. After 30 minutes, the oven will shut off automatically and revert to time of day.

2. If you want to cook without preheating, after selecting the desired temperature, set the cooking time then press Start Pad.

NOTE:

1. When the selected cooking time is less than one hour, the time counts down second by second.

2. When the selected cooking time is over one hour, the time counts down minute by minute until only “1H 00” (1 hour) remains. The display then indicates minutes and seconds and counts down second by second.

3. You can add to the cooking time during cooking, if required. Press 1 min pad to increase the cooking time. Time can be added in 1 minute increments.

4. After pressing Start Pad, the selected temperature can be recalled and changed. Press Convection or Grill Convection Pad once to indicate the temperature in the display window. While the temperature is recalled in the display window, you can change the temperature by pressing Convection or Grill Convection Pad.

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You can use the Enamel Shelf as a baking dish for roasting potatoes or vegetables, and for baking cakes, cookies and muffins. It is also ideal for re-heating pre-cooked convenience pastry items.

Roasting Veg / Potatoes: Enamel Shelf. Reheating: Enamel Shelf.

Shelf Cooking

Enamel Shelf

One Level Cooking

To attach the oven supports to the oven cavity, see pages 7 and 8.

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When cooking on two levels use the Metal Tray (with or without Low Wire Rack) on the Glass Tray on the lower level and the Enamel Shelf in position as the upper level. To attach the shelf supports to the oven cavity, see pages 7 - 8.

Depending on the recipe, you can preheat with or without the accessories in position. See individual recipes for details.

Two level cooking is ideal for:-

1. Batch baking. Cakes, cookies and muffins on two levels.

2. Cooking a complete meal together. Frozen pizza on the upper level and frozen chips on the lower level.

3. Cooking roast potatoes on the upper level and roast vegetables on the lower level.

4. Re-heating small pastry items in large batches- Sausage rolls, pastry pies, quiches (all pre-cooked).

Ensure that the shelf is inserted correctly, and is secure before use.

Do not place a dish of food weighing more than 4 Kg on the shelf.

ALWAYS USE OVEN GLOVES WHEN REMOVING THE FOOD AND ACCESSORIES AFTER COOKING AS THE OVEN & ACCESSORIES WILL BE VERY HOT.

MAKE SURE THAT YOU HOLD THE DISH AND/OR SHELF FIRMLY WHEN YOU ARE REMOVING THEM FROM THE OVEN.

Batch Baking: Small Cakes

Cooking a complete meal: Frozen pizza on upper level, frozen oven chips on lower level

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Combination Cooking

1) Grill + Microwave

• Press Combination Pad.

• Set the desired Grill setting.

• Set the desired Microwave power level.

• Set the desired cooking time (up to

9 hours 99 minutes).

• Press Start Pad.

2) Convection + Microwave

• Press Combination Pad.

• Set the desired temperature.

• Set the desired Microwave power level.

• Set the desired cooking time (up to

9 hours 99 minutes).

• Press Start Pad.

There are 3 combinations settings; 1) Grill + Microwave, 2) Convection + Microwave, 3) Grill Convection + Microwave. 1000 W Microwave power level is not available on Combination cooking. This would not be useful in normal use (the food would be cooked before browning is achieved).

Use of accessory:

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Low Wire Rack

(or High Wire Rack)

Low Wire Rack

Glass Tray

Metal Tray

Grill + Microwave

Convection + Microwave / Grill convection + Microwave

High Wire Rack

Glass Tray

Metal Tray

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3) Grill Convection + Microwave

• Press Combination Pad.

• Set the desired Microwave power level.

• Set the desired cooking time

(up to 9 hours 99 minutes).

• Press Start Pad.

• If desired to change Grill power, press once for Medium twice for Low.

• Set the desired temperature. (Grill power is preset to High).

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Combination Cooking

NOTE ON PREHEATING:

The oven can be preheated on Combination cooking. Press Start Pad before setting the cooking time and follow the NOTE ON PREHEATING on page En-15.

NOTE:

1. When the selected cooking time is less than one hour, the time counts down second by second.

3. You can add to the cooking time during cooking, if required. Press 1 min pad to increase the cooking time. Time can be added in 1 minute increments, up to 99 minutes.

4. After pressing Start Pad, the selected temperature can be recalled by pressing Combination Pad. The selected setting appears in the display for 2 seconds.

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Auto Defrost

With this feature you can defrost frozen foods according to the weight. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight is programmed in grams. For quick selection, the weight starts from the most commonly used weight for each category.

• Select the desired Auto Defrost Program.

• Set the weight of the frozen food. weight counts up in 100 g increments weight counts up in 10 g increments weight counts down in 10 g increments

• Press Start Pad.

Program

Weight

Accessories

Suitable Foods

150 - 1000 g

500 - 1500 g

50 - 500 g

NOTE:

1. When the defrosting time is longer than 60 minutes, the time will appear in hours and minutes.

2. The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate.

NOTE on Program 3:

Take care when removing Bread and Rolls from the oven. The oven and accessories will get hot during/after defrosting.

Word

Prompt

SMALL

BIG

BREAD

Small

pieces

Big

piece

Frozen

bread

and rolls

Mince, chops, chicken portions, fish.

Arrange foods in a single layer. Place the meat on an upturned saucer on plate. If required, shield during defrosting. Large quantities will require turning at beep.

Meat joints, whole chickens. Place the meat on an upturned saucer on a plate. If required, shield during defrosting. Turn at beep. It is recommended to allow standing time corresponding to the total defrosting time.

For reheating and browning frozen bread. Place frozen bread directly on

Low Wire Rack on Glass Tray. Stand after cooking. This program is not for toasting bread slices.

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This feature allows you to cook most of your favourite foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines Microwave power level, Grill setting, Convection temperature and cooking time automatically. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight is programmed in grams. For quick selection, the weight starts from the most commonly used weight for each category.

• Select the desired Auto Weight Program.

• Press Start Pad.

e.g.

• Set the weight of food. weight counts up in 100 g increments weight counts up in 10 g increments weight counts down in 10 g increments

Auto Weight Programs

NOTE:

1. When cooking time is over 60 minutes, the time will appear as Hours and Minutes.

2. Follow the charts on the following pages for the recommended weight and accessories to be used.

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Category

Recommended

Weight

Accessories

Instructions

Word

Prompt

Jacket

potatoes

200 - 2000 g

For cooking, browning and crisping the skins of baking potatoes.

Wash the potatoes and pierce the skins of the potatoes with a fork.

Place on Low Wire Rack.

BAKPOT

Fresh gratin/

lasagne

500 - 2000 g

For cooking fresh pasta gratin. Prepare the fresh or boiled pasta

covered with a sauce and cheese. For 100 g pasta use 4 dl (400 g)

sauce/cream and cover with grated cheese. This program is also

suitable for cooking pre-cooked refrigerated pasta gratin meals. Place

dish on low wire rack on Glass Tray.

GRATIN

Frozen pizza

100 - 500 g

For reheating, crisping the base and browning the top of frozen

purchased pizza. Remove all packaging and place the pizza on the

High Wire Rack on the Metal Tray on Glass Tray.

PIZZA

Frozen potato

products

200 - 500 g

For reheating, crisping and browning frozen potato products.

Spread out the frozen potato products on the Metal Tray on High Wire

Rack on Glass Tray. Turn at beep. For best results cook in a single

layer.

CHIPS

Auto Weight Programs

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Delay Start Cooking

By using Delay/Stand Pad, you are able to program Delay Start cooking.

NOTE:

1. Three stage cooking can be programmed including Delay Start cooking.

e.g.

2. If the programmed delay time exceeds one hour, the time will count down in units of minutes. If less than one hour, the time will count down in units of seconds.

3. Delay Start cannot be programmed before any Auto Programs.

• Press

Delay/Stand Pad.

• Set the delay time

by pressing Time Pads (up to 9 hours

99 minutes).

• Set the desired

cooking program and cooking time.

• Press Start Pad.

e.g.

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Delay Start: 1 hour High Power: 10 min.

Simmer Power: 20 min.

once once once

5 times twice

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1 min10 s

10 min

1 h

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10 min

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1 min10 s

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By using Delay/Stand Pad, you can program Stand Time after cooking is completed or use to program the oven as a minute timer.

• Set the desired cooking program

and cooking time.

• Press

Delay/Stand Pad.

• Set desired amount of time by

pressing Time Pads (up to 9

hours 99 minutes).

• Press Start Pad.

NOTE:

1. Three stage cooking can be programmed including Stand Time.

e.g.

2. If the oven door is opened during the Stand Time or Minute Timer, the time in the display window will continue to count down.

3. This feature may also be used as a timer. In this case press Delay/Stand Pad, set time and press Start Pad.

e.g.

High Power: 4 min. Stand Time: 5 min.

High Power: 2 min.

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Stand Time

once

twice

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4 times

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5 times

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1 min10 s

10 min

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1 h

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Questions and Answers

Q: My microwave oven causes

interference with my T.V. Is this normal?

Q: The oven won’t accept my

program. Why?

Q: Sometimes warm air comes from

the oven vents. Why?

Q: There are humming and clicking

noises from my oven when I cook by COMBINATION. What is causing these noises?

Q: Can I check the pre-set oven

temperature while cooking or preheating by CONVECTION?

Q: Can I easily cook my favourite

recipes using CONVECTION/GRILL?

Q: “D” appears in the display and the

oven does not cook. Why?

Q: Can I use a conventional oven

thermometer in the oven?

Q: My oven has an odour and

generates smoke when using the CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILL function. Why?

A: When the oven does not turn on, check the following:

1. Is the oven plugged in securely? Remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds and reinsert.

2. Check the circuit breaker and the fuse. Reset the circuit breaker or replace the fuse if it is tripped or blown.

3. If the circuit breaker or fuse is all right, plug another appliance into the outlet. If the other appliance works, there probably is a problem with the oven. If the other appliance does not work, there probably is a problem with the outlet. If it seems that there is a problem with the oven, contact an authorized Service Center.

A: Some radio and TV interference might occur when

you cook with the microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, blow dryers, etc. It does not indicate a problem with your oven.

A: The oven is designed not to accept an incorrect

program. For example, the oven will not accept a fourth stage, and will not accept Auto Weight Program after Delay Start.

A: The heat given off from the cooking food warms the

air in the oven cavity. This warmed air is carried out of the oven by the air flow pattern in the oven. There are no microwaves in the air. The oven vents should never be blocked during cooking.

A: The noises occur as the oven automatically switches

from microwave power to CONVECTION/GRILL to create the combination setting. This is normal.

A: Yes. Press Convection Pad and the oven

temperature will appear in the display window for 2 seconds.

A: Yes. You can cook your favourite recipe just as you

would in a conventional oven. Check instructions in the Panasonic Cookbook for suggested oven temperatures and cooking times.

A: The oven has programmed DEMO MODE. This

mode is designed for retail store display. Deactivate this mode by pressing Clock Pad three times.

A: Only when you are using CONVECTION/GRILL

cooking mode. The metal in some thermometers may cause arcing in your oven and should not be used on MICROWAVE and COMBINATION cooking modes.

A: After repeated use, it is recommended to clean the

oven and then run the oven without food, glass tray, and roller ring on CONVECTION 250°C for 20 mins. This will burn off any food, residue or oil which may cause an odour and/or smoking.

Q: Why won’t my oven turn on?

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Care of Your Oven

1. Turn the oven off before cleaning.

2. Keep the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal areas clean. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to the oven walls, door seals and door seal areas wipe off with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if they get very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasive is not recommended. DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS.

3. The outside oven surface should be cleaned with a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings.

4. If the Control Panel becomes dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on the Control Panel. When cleaning the Control Panel, leave the oven door open to prevent the oven from accidentally turning on. After cleaning touch STOP/CANCEL Pad to clear the display window.

5. If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit.

6. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm soapy water or in a dishwasher.

7. The roller ring and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent and hot water then dry with a clean cloth. The roller ring may be washed in mild soapy water. Cooking vapours collect during repeated use but in no way affects the bottom surface or roller ring wheels. After removing the roller ring from the cavity floor for cleaning, be sure to replace it in the proper position.

8. The back of the oven has a self-clean catalytic lining. It is therefore not necessary to clean this area.

9. When using the GRILL, CONVECTION or COMBINATION mode, some foods may inevitably splatter grease on to the oven walls. If the oven is not cleaned occasionally, it may start to “smoke” during use.

10. A steam cleaner is not to be used

for cleaning.

11.This oven should only be serviced by qualified personnel. For maintenance and repair of the oven contact the nearest authorized dealer.

12. Keep air vents clear at all times. Check that no dust or other material is blocking any of the air vents on the top, bottom or rear of the oven. If air vents become blocked this could cause overheating which would affect the operation of the oven.

13. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of surfaces that could affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

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Technical Specifications

Power Source: 230 V, 50 Hz Power Consumption: Maximum; 2150 W

Microwave; 1250 W

Grill; 1350 W

Convection; 1470 W

Output: Microwave; 1000 W (IEC-60705)

Grill Heater; 1300 W

Convection Heater; 1400 W Outside Dimensions: 510 (W) x 477 (D) x 304 (H) mm Oven Cavity Dimensions: 359 (W) x 352 (D) x 217 (H) mm Uncrated Weight: 15 kg

Specifications subject to change without notice.

This product is an equipment that fulfills the European standard for EMC disturbances (EMC = Electromagnetic Compatibility) EN 55011. According to this standard this product is an equipment of group 2, class B and is within required limits. Group 2 means that radio-frequency energy is intentionally generated in the form of electromagnetic radiation for warming up of foods. Class B means that this product may be used in normal household areas.

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent

any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Preface

The recipe book was prepared for the NN-A755 microwave. The following pages give everything you need to know about the operation, use and features of your combination microwave oven.

The recipes were developed with the customer in mind at the Panasonic cooking studio.

We hope you have fun preparing the dishes and … bon appétit!

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Introduction:

The benefits of the microwave oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33

Microwave automatic functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Automatic weight defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the fan oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Using the grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using the grill with fan oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Grill chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39

Ovenware to be used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41

Recipes:

Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-44

Starters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-46

Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-48

Meat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49-51

Poultry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-54

Gratin dishes, pies and soufflés . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-59

Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-63

Sauces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64-65

Side dishes and light suppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-66

Gateaux, cakes, tarts and pastries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67-70

Desserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Bread and Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72-73

Defrosting/Reheating/Cooking charts:

Heating baby food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Defrosting and reheating pre-cooked dishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Manual combination cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Defrosting and reheating pre-cooked frozen dishes . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Defrosting and cooking vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Chart showing cooking times for dishes and grains . . . . . . . . . .78-80

Defrosting in the combination microwave oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Defrost chart for dairy products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Defrost chart for fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Index of recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Contents

• Unless otherwise indicated, all recipes are for 4 people.

• The times indicated are a guide only and may vary depending on the food used.

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The benefits of the microwave oven

For many foods, the microwave oven is the quickest and healthiest method of cooking. Since the microwaves act directly on the food (the food container hardly becomes hot and the inside of the microwave stays cool), the microwave oven is also very energy efficient.

The microwaves prevent a burned crust from forming on the food. Most foods can be cooked with very little water and oil, preserving more of the flavour, colour, vitamins and minerals. You can practically do without salt.

You will avoid destroying the vitamins and minerals when the food is heated for any length of time, since your microwave can reheat a meal in a matter of minutes, without loss of flavour.

Similarly, defrosting with your microwave is fast and simple. You can surprise unexpected guests by serving frozen meals prepared in the blink of an eye.

Cooking food directly on the plates cuts down on the washing up.

Cooking times with the microwave oven

Cooking times are affected by a number of factors; firstly, the quantity of food used. For example, it takes around 20 minutes to cook potatoes on the stove after they come to the boil, whether there are two potatoes or two kilos of potatoes to cook. Microwaves act directly on the food, i.e. without a hotplate for example, so it only takes two minutes to cook a potato. If you want to cook two potatoes, you will need 4 minutes to cook them. The cooking time doubles, in direct proportion to the quantity.

Guideline

Furthermore, the composition of the food plays a part. Foods with a high fat and sugar content absorb more microwaves so that they heat more quickly than foods with a high water content. The packaging of the food also has a considerable impact on the cooking time in a microwave oven. A large joint takes longer to cook than the same amount of meat cut into cubes.

Small pieces cook more quickly than large pieces which is why food must always be cut up, e.g. vegetables and potatoes into pieces of the same size. Since the initial temperature also plays a part, dishes taken out of the refrigerator will take a little longer to reheat than dishes at room temperature.

DOUBLE THE QUANTITY - NEARLY DOUBLE THE TIME

HALVE THE QUANTITY - HALF THE TIME

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Just as with electric hotplates, you can select different power levels on your combination microwave oven so that you can make the most of your oven at all times.

Selecting the different power levels is simple with the symbols on the control panel.

If you wish to use your microwave in manual mode, all you need do is choose the power level (e.g. full power = 1000 watts), state the cooking time and push the Start button.

The power levels available on the Panasonic combination microwave oven are as follows:

1000 watts To bring to the boil, cook on full power, heat

portioned meals

600 watts To defrost frozen dishes and heat them, to reheat

precooked dishes. 440 watts To simmer food, cook delicate food, melt chocolate. 270 watts To defrost meat, fish, fruit, cakes and pastries. 250 watts To finish cooking rice, pasta, semolina, defrost

delicate food, e.g. cream pie, to prove dough.

Operating instructions

Accessory:

The NN-A755 microwave

Place the food on the glass turntable in the microwave, making sure to use a microwaveable dish.

2. Turn the select button to the microwave position .

3. Select the power level .

4. Indicate the cooking time.

5. Push the start button .

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Microwave automatic functions

As well as manual operation, when the power level must be selected (e.g. 1000 watts), if applicable, the method of operation (e.g. "Grill") and a cooking time, the microwave has various automatic functions, which dispense with the need to select the power level, temperature and time. All you need do is choose a programme, indicate the weight and press the start button. The cooking time will be calculated according to the weight indicated.

Cooking

The "Vegetables" and "Fish" settings enable automatic cooking. The use of microwaveable glass, lidded dishes is recommended such as Jenaer, Schott and Pyrex

. Select the size of the dish according to the quantity of food to be cooked. To achieve the best results, it is essential to keep to the maximum and minimum quantities indicated. No cooking liquid is required for vegetables that are low in fibre. High-fibre vegetables such as cabbage, asparagus, salsify and fennel, need 2 tbsp water for every 100 g vegetables. Jacket potatoes must be pricked with a fork and can be simply cooked while moist. However, 1 tbsp water for every 100 g potato is needed for boiled potatoes. The potatoes should be roughly the same size.

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Automatic weight defrosting

To obtain the best defrosting results, the food should be smoothly wrapped, horizontally if possible, frozen and kept at a minimum temperature of -18°C. Remove packaging from the food before defrosting. When defrosting, liquid from meat, fish and poultry must drain freely. For this reason, a defrost tray (if supplied) or an upturned plate is placed on the turntable, and the food placed on top.

You will also find detailed instructions on defrosting on page 74-83. With automatic weight defrosting, reckon on a period of around 15-60 minutes (depending on the quantity, type and composition of the food) before the food is ready to use. After defrosting, separate the small pieces of meat when using minced meat, and break up any remaining ice crystals.

You can use automatic weight defrost for the following foods:

- cuts of meat such as steaks, cutlets, goulash, kebabs

- minced meat, offal, joints

- poultry, game, fish.

TIP: Food which is not suitable for automatic weight defrosting can nonetheless be defrosted with the Panasonic combination microwave oven. The charts on pages 7483 therefore give the necessary defrost power levels and times which must be selected manually.

Operating instructions:

Accessories:

1. Place the food in the microwave using a defrost tray or an upturned plate placed on the turntable.

2. Select the defrost programme.

3. Set the weight or the defrost time.

4. Push the Start button .

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Using the fan oven

In this operating mode the heat generated by the heating element is fanned continually and distributed evenly by a fan housed at the back of the microwave.

Operating instructions:

Accessories:

Using the grill

When using the grill, the door of the Panasonic combination microwave oven must remain closed. This reduces cooking odours and the consumption of electricity.

When it is in operation, the heating element inside the oven generates a powerful heat.

The grill combined with the microwave is particularly appropriate for browning the top of gratins for example.

You will find several examples on the pages devoted to the recipes. The grill described above is used mainly to brown smooth dishes.

Operating instructions:

Accessories:

1. Set the cooking mode by selecting fan oven .

2. Select the temperature by pressing .

3. Press the Start button .

4. The letter P appears on the digital display (P for Preheat).

5. When the desired temperature is reached, the P flashes.

6. Open the door and place the cooking dish inside the oven.

7. Set the cooking time.

8. Press the Start button.

1. Select the grill .

2. Set the cooking time.

3. Press the Start button .

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Using the grill with the fan oven

In this operating mode, the hot air produced by the heating element is fanned by the fan attached to the back of the microwave.

For grilling, use the high rack on the turntable. In theory, no preheating is necessary, which will reduce the consumption of electricity accordingly.

Cuts of meat such as slices, steak and cutlets are particularly suited to this method of cooking, as are hamburgers, sausages, kebabs and chicken thighs. The thickness of the steaks, slices and cutlets must be 2-3 cm. White meat and lean meat such as fish steaks, take on a very appetising golden colour.

Operating instructions:

Accessories:

Select the (convection) temperature by pressing (Grill 2 is automatically selected).

2. To change the grill power press once for grill 3 and twice for grill 1.

3. Press the start button to preheat.

4. After preheating, open the door and place the cooking dish in the oven.

5. Set the cooking time.

6. Press the start button .

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Chart for grilling meat and poultry

Select: Gril 1

Manual combinations

Using the microwave on a low power level combined with the fan oven is recommended for baking and roasting. For roast meat and poultry, use of the fan oven combined with microwave cooking is appropriate to give a crisp and even top. To brown gratins, use the microwave oven combined with the grill. The pages devoted to the recipes give several examples of combination cooking.

For manual combination, proceed as follows:

Operating instructions:

Food

Cooking time

Accessories

1st side 2nd side

Steak 10 Min. 5 Min. Cutlets 14 Min. 7 Min. Kebabs 14 Min. 7 Min. Hamburgers 13 Min. 7 Min. Glass Turntable. Grilled sausages 10 Min. 5 Min. Wire Rack. Chicken thighs 12 Min. 8 Min. Chicken Drumsticks 20 Min. 7 Min.

After cooking the oven will be hot so that if re-used, the grilling time is reduced. It is recommended that you check the grilled food 1-2 min. before the end of the cooking time. For thin cuts of grilled meat, the use of the grill in conjunction with microwave cooking is not recommended. The food will be cooked by the microwaves before it can brown.

1 Select the Grill setting or Fan oven setting or Fan and

Grill .

2. If you wish to combine the Fan oven or Fan oven and Grill with microwave cooking, you must set the temperature by pressing Fan .

3. Press Microwave to select the desired microwave power level.

4. Set the cooking time.

5. Press the Start button .

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Combination according to weight

Keep to the maximum and minimum weights indicated for each programme to obtain the best results.

Operating instructions

Gratin dishes

The tastiest gratin dishes are easy to prepare with this programme. The oven is equipped with a high metal rack and a low metal rack. To brown the top, put the gratin dish in the oven uncovered. Heat-proof oven dishes are the best dishes to use.

Operating instructions

Automatic programmes

For automatic programmes, set the weight of the food. The cooking time will be calculated according to the weight indicated.

1. Place the food on the turntable with the low rack.

2. Select the programme, e.g. pork, set the weight.

3. Press the Start button .

Programs Food Quantity

Pork Neck of pork, roast pork, 700-2000 g

rolled meat, shoulder, ham

Poultry Fowl, duck, turkey, game, 250-1500 g

stuffed poultry

1. Place the gratin dish in the oven with the high rack or the low rack.

2. Select the Gratin programme.

3. Press the Start button .

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Ovenware to be used...

… for microwave cooking

YES

…for grilling

… fan oven

YES

-dishes resistant to high temperatures (e.g. Jena, Pyrex®etc.)

-ceramic dishes (e.g. Arcoflam)

-heat-proof plastic dishes

-enamel dishes or Römertopf pots

Pots, pans, jugs with a metal ring, china decorated with gold motif, lead crystal, fine, delicate glassware, plastic which is not heatproof, wax-coated paper plates and sealed containers (e.g. screw tops).

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Ovenware to be used …

… for combination cooking

YES

… for fan oven cooking

YES

- all heat-proof dishes made of glass, ceramic and enamel

- all plates and racks supplied with the microwave

- metal dishes (e.g. foil dishes for precooked meals) no more than 3 cm high

- standard pastry tins (e.g. gateau and cake tins)

- ceramic ware decorated with gold or silver motif

- dishes that are not heatproof.

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SOFTENING BUTTER:

Place in the oven for 30-60 seconds on power level 250 W.

MELTING BUTTER:

Put 100 g butter in a lidded dish and leave to melt for 1-1

minutes on power level

440 W.

MELTING CHOCOLATE:

Break into small pieces and leave to melt for 2-2

minutes for every 100 g on power

level 440 W (a little longer for white chocolate, if necessary). Stir from time to time.

MELTING GELATINE:

Soak 6 leaves of gelatine according to the instructions. Put the water drenched

leaves in a bowl and leave to melt for 20-30 seconds on power level 250 W.

WARMING COLD DRINKS:

1-2 minutes on power level 250 W for e.g. wine or beer.

WARMING COLD LETTUCE:

Put around 500 g washed lettuce (taken out of the fridge) in a salad bowl and warm

on power level 250 W for 1

minutes to bring out the flavour of the lettuce.

WARMING SALAD DRESSINGS:

Put around 125 ml marinade or salad dressing in a bowl for around 30 seconds on

power level 250 W.

RESTORING CHEESE TO ROOM TEMPERATURE:

To enhance the flavour of cheese, pop into the microwave before serving. For example, 200 g Brie 40 seconds on power level 250 W, 400 g Tilsit 30-40 seconds on power level 250 W.

RESTORING SALMON TO ROOM TEMPERATURE:

Popping 150-450 g of smoked salmon into the microwave for

-2

minutes on

power level 250 will bring out the full flavour.

PREVENTING FISH ODOURS:

You can prevent fish odours by placing half a glass of vinegar on the turntable when cooking.

ICING:

Prepare the icing for cakes according to the instructions in a small bowl or measuring jug and heat for 2-2

minutes on full power (1000 W) until the mixture becomes

transparent. Stir once.

FOR CREAMY ICE-CREAM:

To serve ice-cream more easily, heat 500 ml briefly for 1-2 minutes, and 1000 ml for 2-3 minutes on power level 250 W.

TO CARAMELISE SUGAR:

Mix 3 tbsp sugar with 1 tbsp water in a heat-proof bowl and leave to caramelise for 2 minutes on full power (1000 W). Stir several times.

BLANCHING ALMONDS:

Heat 50 g almonds with 3 tbsp water on full power for 2 minutes. Leave to stand for 2 minutes and blanch.

Tip "quickly done, well done"

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TOASTING ALMONDS:

Put 50 g flaked almonds in a small bowl and leave to toast for 2-3 minutes on full power (1000 W). Stir several times.

…AND FOR TOASTING FOR EXAMPLE:

60 g pine nuts for 3-4 minutes on full power, 50 g grated coconut for 2 minutes on full power, 50 g sesame seeds for 4-5 minutes on full power, 100 g sunflower seeds for 2-3 minutes on full power, 100 g croutons with 40 g butter (melted on a setting of 1000 watts for 30 seconds) for 3 minutes on full power. For each of these recipes, stir several times during preparation.

REMOVING CABBAGE LEAVES:

Rinse a white cabbage (around 2000 g) under running water, place on a plate and heat on full power for 8 minutes. The outer leaves are then easy to remove. To remove the next layer, place the cabbage back in the oven for a further 2 minutes.

STONING FRUIT:

Heat 300-500 g cherries, prunes or other fruit with stones that are not fully ripe for 2 minutes on power level 250 to facilitate stoning.

SQUEEZING CITRUS FRUITS MORE EFFICIENTLY:

Roll the citrus fruit on the work top and then heat in the microwave. Heat for around 30 seconds on power level 250 W for one lemon.

SOAKING DRIED FRUIT:

Put 200 g dried fruit in a bowl, add

l liquid and heat for 2-4 minutes on full power.

The fruit will absorb a sufficient amount of water to be used.

LIQUEFYING CRYSTALLISED HONEY:

Heat for 3-4 minutes on power level 440 W sufficient to liquefy 500 g honey.

PREPARING BREADCRUMBS:

Heat 2-3 bread rolls for 2-3 minutes on full power and crush.

HOT COMPRESSES:

Place a damp and lightly wrung compress, (e.g. a dish cloth) on a plate and heat for 1-2 minutes on full power. If necessary, check to make sure that it does not become too hot.

PREHEATING PLATES:

Dampen 4 plates slightly and preheat for 1-2 minutes on full power.

PROVING LEAVENED BREAD:

Heat for around 5 minutes on 250 watts for dough prepared with 500 g flour.

BLANCHING VEGETABLES:

Put 500 g washed vegetables in a glass dish and add 50 ml water. Blanch for 4 minutes on full power. Next, plunge them into cold water.

COOKING BACON:

Pop 4 slices of bacon between 2 sheets of paper towelling and cook for 1-2 minutes on full power.

DELICIOUS BREAD STICK APPETISERS:

Wrap bacon rashers around 8 Grissini sticks. Pop between 2 sheets of paper towelling. Heat for 2-3 minutes on full power.

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MELTED CHEESE:

Cut a slice of cheese into cubes, arrange on paper towelling on the turntable and heat for around 2 minutes on full power.

POPCORN:

Put 2 tbsp popping corn and 2 tsp butter in a bowl. Cover and cook for 3 minutes on power level 600 W. Salt or sweeten to taste.

BAKED APPLES:

Wash an apple weighing around 200 g, core and fill with dried fruit. Put on a plate and cook for around 2 minutes on full power.

MULLED WINE:

Fill a heat-proof mug with red wine flavoured with cinnamon and sugar according to taste. Add 2 cloves and 1 slice of lemon and heat for 1-1

minutes on full power.

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Starters

The following recipes for starters are merely suggestions to encourage your creativity. All kinds of soup are easy to make in your microwave. Remove the soup from the oven and stir to ensure that the heat is evenly distributed. The soup can be prepared the night before and then reheated before serving. A bowl of soup can be reheated, depending on its temperature to start with, in 1-2 minutes on full power. Meat and fish pâtés traditionally cooked in a bain-marie are quick and easy to prepare in the microwave on low power.

Starters

Ingredients

4 chicken fillets Salt, pepper 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tbsp mustard 1 bunch of chives,

finely chopped 4 tbsp vinegar 5 tbsp oil Condiment powder 2 pickled gherkins

Preparation

Dry the chicken fillets with paper towelling. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place them in a dish, cover and poach on the "Fish" setting (according to the weight). To prepare the dressing, mix the onion, garlic, mustard, chives, vinegar, oil and condiment powder. Dice the gherkins and add to the dish. Cut the fillets diagonally and arrange them on a dish. Pour over the dressing. Serve warm as a starter or light supper.

Chicken Suprême with vinaigrette dressing

Cooking time: around 6 minutes

Ingredients

/2 loaf French bread

4 anchovy fillets 30 g softened butter a little parsley and

basil 2 tomatoes 3 slices cheese Salt, pepper

Preparation

Cut the French bread diagonally into slices. Chop the anchovies, mix with the butter and sprinkle lightly with salt. Spread the slices of bread with the anchovy butter.

Finely chop the herbs. Slice the tomatoes, sprinkle with herbs on one side, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Place the tomatoes, seasoned side down, on the slices of bread. Cover with the slices of cheese and grill on Grill1 for 58 minutes.

Bruschetta

Cooking time: around 8 minutes

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Starters

Ingredients

300 g carrots cut into

batons

150 g broccoli florets

150 g of green, red

and yellow peppers,

sliced

15 tbsp dried morel

mushrooms

1 [glass of] sherry

300 ml cream

5 leaves of gelatine,

soaked

Salt, pepper,

condiment powder

Preparation

Put the sliced carrots into a hollow dish, add 2 tablespoons of water, cover and cook on the Vegetables setting, according to the weight. Cook the broccoli in 2 tbsp water on the Vegetables setting, according to the weight. Put the peppers in a hollow dish, cover and heat for 3-4 minutes on a power level of 600 watts. Drain the presoaked mushrooms, place them in a dish, add the sherry, cover and cook for 3-4 minutes on full power.

Carefully dry the vegetables and layer in a terrine mould. Put the cream in a jug and flavour with salt, pepper and condiment powder. Boil for 2-3 minutes on full power. Remove the gelatine from the water, drain and add to the warm cream. Mix thoroughly. Pour over the vegetables, cover and leave to stand in a cool place overnight. Turn out the terrine, cut into slices and serve on a plate. Serve with a cream of chive or watercress sauce.

Vegetable terrine

Cooking time: around 20-22 minutes

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped

1 tbsp butter

250 g frozen green peas

1-2 tbsp curry powder

400 ml chicken stock

100 ml whipped cream

1 tbsp flaked almonds

Preparation

Cook the onions in the butter in a covered bowl for 2 minutes on full power.

Add the peas, curry and stock, cover and cook for 8

minutes on full power. Purée in a mixerblender. Add the cream. Place the almonds in a dish and toast for 3-4 minutes on full power.

Sprinkle almonds on the soup before serving.

Spicy pea soup

Cooking time: around 14 minutes

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Fish

Fish is ideally suited to microwave cooking. Cooking without oil and with little or no liquid preserves the nutrients and flavour of the fish, as it does with all other foods.

For small quantities, you can replace fresh fish with frozen, but in this case, increase the cooking time. In addition, make sure the fish is left to stand for a while [after cooking] so that the heat is evenly distributed. Fish cooked in a Panasonic microwave stays firm and moist thanks to the quick cooking time.

Fish

Ingredients

400 g fish fillets Salt, white pepper Parsley, dill and tar-

ragon, chopped 1 onion, chopped 100 ml cream 1 tbsp tomato purée 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp cornflour 1 tbsp butter

Preparation

Sprinkle the fillets with salt, pepper and herbs. Leave to marinate for a while. Put the butter, onions, fish and wine in a casserole dish, cover and cook on the "Fish" setting (according to the weight). Pour the cooking liquid into a bowl, add the cream, tomato purée, garlic and cornflour. Cook on full power for 2-3 minutes, then pour the sauce over the fillets.

«Dézaley» fish fillets

Cooking time: around 8-9 minutes

Ingredients

500 g prawns Salt, pepper, lemon

juice

/2 tsp Worcester

sauce 1 tbsp dill 2 tbsp butter 1 onion, chopped 100 ml white wine 2 tbsp Pernod 100 ml cream 2 tsp cornflour

Preparation

Season the prawns with salt, pepper, and add the lemon juice, Worcester sauce and dill. Leave to marinate for a while. Put the butter and onions in a casserole dish, cover and cook on full power for 3 minutes. Add the prawns, pour in the wine and Pernod, cover and cook on the "Fish" setting (according to the weight).

Next, remove the prawns from the cooking liquid. Add the cream and cornflour and cook on full power for 3 minutes.

Prawns with dill and Pernod sauce

Cooking time: around 10 minutes

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Fish

Ingredients

4 fillets of monkfish, weighing 130 g each

Salt, pepper, lemon juice 3 tbsp butter 2 tbsp breadcrumbs

/2 bunch tarragon,

chopped

/2 bunch parsley, chop-

ped 1 clove garlic, crushed

Preparation

Melt the butter in a casserole dish on full power for 1 minute. Add the breadcrumbs, tarragon, parsley and garlic to the butter. Season with salt and pepper. Season the monkfish with salt and pepper and sprinkle on the lemon juice. Score the flesh lengthways

cm deep and fill with the herb mixture. Place the fish fillets in a dish and cook, covered, on the "Fish" setting (according to the weight).

Monkfish fillets with herbs

Cooking time: around 6 minutes

Ingredients

400 g salmon slices Juice of half a lemon 1 tbsp butter 1 onion, chopped 1 apple, grated 1 tbsp coconut flakes 1 tsp curry [powder] 1 tomato, diced 2 tbsp half-fat sour

cream Salt, pepper

Preparation

Cut the fish into slices 2 cm thick. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Butter a glass dish, place the fish inside and add all the ingredients except for the sour cream. Cook on the "Fish" setting (according to the weight). Add the half-fat sour cream and serve.

Spicy salmon slices

Cooking time: around 8-10 minutes

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Meat

Meat cooks very well in the microwave. Pork, lamb, smoked meat and minced meatbased dishes are particularly tasty. Cuts of beef, except for very tender cuts and quick-cook meat such as roast beef and fillet of beef, are not suitable for microwave cooking because they become dry and tough. As with traditional cooking, large cuts of cooked meat must stand for 10 minutes before serving. By doing so, they preserve their moistness and cook a little longer.

Meat

Ingredients

1 kg pork loin 1 tbsp honey 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp curry [powder]

tsp ground cloves

2 onions

l cider 500 g cooking apples 2 tbsp gravy thickener

60 g pine nuts 10 g butter

Preparation

Place the meat in a glass dish, fat side down and sear the meat on full power for 7 minutes. Make a paste with the honey, mustard and spices, and brush the fat part of the cutlets. Dice the onions and add to the meat with half the cider. Cover and cook on medium power for 20-22 minutes. When cooked, keep the meat hot by covering with tin foil.

Wash the apples and divide into eight segments. Place in the dish with the rest of the cider and cook on full power for 4-6 minutes. Remove the apple slices, stir the gravy thickener into the cooking juices and heat on full power for 1 minute. Toast the pine nuts and the butter in a bowl on full power for 3-4 minutes. Add the apple slices and pine nuts to the sauce and serve with the sliced meat.

Spiced pork with apples

Cooking time: 35-40 minutes

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Ingredients

4 butterfly cutlets (approximately 150g each)

Salt, pepper 150g mushrooms 100g cherry tomatoes 1 carton of crème

fraiche with herbs (125g)

1 carton of cream (200ml)

1 triangle of processed cheese (62.5g)

1 tsp Dijon mustard, sharp

1 tbsp frozen parsley 1 tbsp frozen dill Salt, pepper

Preparation

Season the cutlets and place in a gratin dish. Clean the mushrooms and slice. Halve the washed cherry tomatoes and spread on top of the meat with the mushrooms. Mix together the crème fraiche, cream, cheese spread and mustard. Add the parsley, dill and seasoning and mix.

Pour the sauce over the meat and cover. Marinade in the refrigerator for several hours. Remove lid, then place on the glass tray and brown using the combination method:

Grill 1 and microwave at 440 watts for 25-28 minutes.

Butterfly pork cutlets au gratin

Cooking time: approximately 25-30 minutes

Meat

Ingredients

1200g beef Salt, pepper, oregano 2 tbsp oil 1 onion 1 clove of garlic 150 g carrots 100 g celery 125 ml red wine 1 bay leaf 1 tin of tomatoes

(drained weight 240 g) 2-3 tbsp crème fraiche

Preparation

Score the fatty side of the beef. Rub the seasoning into the meat and place fatty side down in a shallow glass dish brushed with oil. Cover and cook at 600 watts for 8-10 minutes.

In the meantime, peel the onion and garlic clove and chop finely. Clean the vegetables, grate the carrots and cut the celery into very fine slices. Turn the meat once partly cooked and add the vegetables, red wine and bay leaf. Do not cover, and cook using the combination method: Grill 2 and microwave at 250 watts for 20-25 minutes until it is cooked through.

Then allow the beef to stand for 10 minutes wrapped in aluminium foil. Add the tomatoes to the vegetables and cover. Heat at 1000 watts for 8-10 minutes. Enrich with the crème fraiche and serve with the meat.

Italian roast beef

Cooking time: approximately 36-45 minutes

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Meat

Ingredients

1 egg 60ml evaporated milk 175g grated Gruyere

cheese 4 rashers of bacon 25g fresh bread-

crumbs

/2 tsp garlic powder

tsp onion powder

800g minced beef

Preparation

Place bacon onto a heatproof plate and cook on microwave 1000 watts for 2 minutes. Allow to cool, then chop into small pieces.

Pre-heat the oven on convection 190°C with the enamel shelf in position.

In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, handful of grated cheese, half of the bacon, breadcrumbs, garlic and onion powder.

Add the minced beef and mix well. Shape into a greased 23 x 13 x 7cm loaf tin and

place on enamel shelf. Cook, uncovered for 1 hour. Drain off the excess fat. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bacon. Bake for 5 minutes longer on convection 190°C

or until cheese is melted. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Bacon and cheese meatloaf

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Poultry

Poultry can be prepared in a variety of ways. You can also make the tastiest poultry dishes in your microwave. To obtain a crisp, golden skin, use the combination oven or the grill. Poultry can be cooked without adding liquid, which preserves the flavour.

Poultry

Ingredients

2 tbsp oil 2 duck fillets,

weighing 300 g without layer of fat

Meat seasoning 1 onion, finely

chopped the zest of an orange 2 freshly squeezed

oranges 100 ml gravy

thickener 16 orange slices to

garnish

Preparation

Oil and season the fillets with the meat seasoning. Place the fillets on the rack and cook for 4 minutes on "Grill 1" until golden brown. Turn over and cook for a further 3 minutes.

Put the onions and orange zest in a bowl, cover and cook on full power for 2 minutes. Moisten with the orange juice and add the gravy thickener. Stir and cook on full power for 2-3 minutes. Season the sauce. Cut the fillets into thin slices and arrange them nicely on a plate. Pour over sauce and garnish with orange slices.

Fillet of duck with orange sauce

Cooking time: around 13 minutes

Ingredients

1 leg of turkey (700 g) Salt, pepper, paprika,

mustard 2 tbsp oil

/8 l chicken stock

l white wine

/8 l cream

1 tbsp gravy thickener Madeira wine Thyme

Zubereitung

Smear the leg of turkey with oil, pepper, salt, paprika and mustard. Place the leg on the Metal Tray. Place on the glass turntable. Cook on combination 440 watts microwave + 220°C convection for 30 minutes. Turn half-way through cooking time. Cover the leg with tin foil and leave to stand for 10 minutes. For the sauce, mix the cooking juices, stock, wine, cream, gravy thickener, Madeira wine and thyme and cook on full power for 3 minutes. Serve the sauce with the turkey cut into slices.

Leg of turkey

Cooking time: around 35 minutes

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Poultry

Ingredients

4 chicken fillets 2 tbsp soya sauce Salt, pepper 1 tbsp flour 1 tbsp oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 4 tbsp white wine 100 ml cream for sauce

bunch chives

Preparation

Dry the fillets with paper towelling. Season with salt and pepper and brush with the soya sauce and oil. Place the chicken fillets on the rack on Grill 1 for 5-6 minutes until golden brown, turn over and cook for a further 4 minutes.

Cover the chicken fillets with tin foil and keep warm. Mix the lemon juice, cream and white wine in a bowl and cook on full power for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the chicken fillets on a plate, pour over sauce and garnish with chives.

Chicken fillets with lemon sour cream sauce

Cooking time: 9-10 minutes

Ingredients

30 g butter 1 onion, chopped 2 tsp curry powder 600 g chicken fillets, cut

into strips Salt, pepper 3/8 -

l chicken stock

3 tbsp mango chutney

Beurre manié:

2 tbsp flour 20 g butter 1 tsp soya sauce 2 tbsp sour cream

Preparation

Put the butter and onions in a casserole dish and cook on full power for 3 minutes. Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper and add to the onions. Cover and cook on full power for 4 minutes. Stir once or twice during the cooking time.

For the beurre manié, work together the flour and butter. Add the stock to the chicken. Also add the mango chutney and beurre manié and make a smooth sauce. Cook on full power for 3-5 minutes. Add the sour cream and soya sauce.

Chicken curry

Cooking time: 10-13 minutes

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Ingredients

6 chicken breast fillets 6 slices of ham 6 slices of Swiss cheese 1 tin of mushroom soup

(295g) 150ml white wine 50g croutons 60ml melted margarine

Preparation

Pre-heat the oven on convection 190°C with the enamel shelf in position.

Wrap each chicken breast in a slice of ham and then a slice of cheese.

Place into a 24 x 24cm ovenproof dish. Mix the soup together with the wine and pour

over the chicken. Sprinkle the croutons over the chicken and driz-

zle with the melted margarine. Cook on convection 190°C for 1 hour. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Swiss Chicken

Cooking Time: 1 hour

Poultry

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Gratin dishes and soufflés

Whether savoury or sweet, cheese dishes and soufflés cook beautifully in the microwave. They cook faster, consuming less electricity than traditional cooking.

Gratin dishes, pies and soufflés

Ingredients

6 potatoes, peeled 200 ml cream 100 ml milk 1 clove garlic, chopped Salt, pepper, condiment

powder Nutmeg Grated cheese

Preparation

Cut the potatoes into rounds 2 cm thick and arrange on a buttered gratin dish. Mix the milk, cream, garlic, seasoning and spices and pour over the potatoes. Sprinkle with the cheese. Cook using the ‘Gratin’ auto program.

Gratin dauphinois

Cooking time: around 20 minutes

Ingredients

500 g aubergines 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 400 g mixed minced

meat Salt, pepper 1 tbsp tomato purée 4 tomatoes (400 g) Mixed herbs 200 g cheese, sliced 200 ml cream 3 eggs Salt, pepper

Preparation

Cut the aubergine into rounds 1 cm thick. Place them in a dish, cover and cook on the "Vegetables" setting (according to the weight). Mix the onions, garlic, minced meat, salt, pepper, tomato puree and a little cream. Slice the tomatoes. Fill the glass dish with alternate layers of aubergine, minced meat, tomatoes and cheese. Sprinkle each layer of tomatoes with the mixed herbs. Mix the cream, eggs and seasoning and pour over the moussaka. Cook using the ‘Gratin’ auto program.

Moussaka

Cooking time: 17-18 minutes

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Ingredients Pastry

150g plain flour 50g butter 25g grated Gruyere

cheese 60ml sour cream

Filling

15g Butter 2 cloves garlic, crus-

hed 450g brown mush-

rooms 150g grated Gruyere

cheese 1 tsp (5ml) salt 125ml single cream 2 eggs, lightly beaten

Preparation

For the filling: Melt the butter in a heatproof bowl on microwave 1000 watts for 1 minute, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute on microwave 1000 watts. Add 8 mushroom caps to the bowl and cook for a further 2 minute, or until the tops are just glazed.

Remove the mushroom caps and put to one side. Slice the remaining mushrooms with the stems and add to the bowl, cover and cook on 1000 watts for 10 minutes.

Pre-heat the oven on convection 220°C with the enamel shelf in place.

Put the flour and butter into a bowl, rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Mix in the cheese and gradually add the sour cream until the mixture becomes a dough.

Press the dough into a 22cm pie dish. Cook the pastry for 15 minutes in the pre-heated

oven. Sprinkle half of the cheese over the pastry, top

with the cooked mushrooms, then with the remaining cheese.

Mix together the salt, cream and eggs and pour into the pie dish.

Bake the pie for 25-30 minutes until set. About 5 minutes before the end of the cooking time, place the 8 reserved mushroom caps around the top edge of the pie.

Swiss mushroom pie

Cooking Time: 39-44 minutes

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Ingredients Filling

3 rashers of bacon Half an onion, chop-

ped 100g Grated Gruyere

cheese 125ml sour cream 1 egg 50g mature cheese salt, pepper

Crust

100g salted crackers, crushed

50g butter, melted

Preparation

Make crust by mixing together the crackers and butter. Press into a 22cm pie plate.

Put the bacon onto a heatproof plate, cover with a piece kitchen roll and cook on microwave 1000 watts for 2 minutes, chop into small pieces.

Put olive oil in a bowl, add the chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes on microwave 1000 watts.

Pre-heat the oven on convection 190°C with the enamel shelf in position.

Mix together the Swiss cheese, sour cream, eggs and pepper.

Add the bacon and onions and pour into the shell.

Cook on convection 190°C for 30 minutes. Sprinkle the mature cheddar cheese on top.

Stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Onion Pie

Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

150g Smoked ham, cut into pieces

75g Gruyere cheese, grated

onion, chopped 4 eggs 500ml full fat milk

tsp (2ml) salt 1 pinch of pepper

Preparation

Pre-heat the oven on convection 200°C with the enamel shelf in position.

Grease a 22cm pie plate. Sprinkle the ham, cheese and onion into the pie plate.

Place the 4 eggs, milk and seasoning in a food mixer and blend until smooth.

Pour the mixture into the plate. Cook for 35-40 minutes until set and golden

brown. Allow to cool for 5 minute before serving.

Ham and cheese pie

Cooking Time: 35-40 minutes

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Gratin dishes, pies and soufflés

Ingredients

6 fresh lasagne sheets 45ml (3 tbsp) olive oil 1 small onion, finely

chopped 3 garlic cloves, sliced 25g pack fresh thyme,

finely chopped 225g chestnut or

brown cap mushrooms, roughly chopped

100g button mushrooms

2 x 125g goat's cheese log

350g tub cheese sauce

Preparation

Put the lasagne sheets in a bowl with 1 litre of boiling water, cover and cook on microwave 1000 watts 5 mins. Drain and keep covered in cold water until ready to use.

In a bowl, put the olive oil and chopped onion, cover with pierced cling film and cook on microwave 1000 watts for 5 mins, add half the garlic and cook for a further 2 mins.

Add the mushrooms and thyme to the onions and cook, uncovered on microwave 1000 watts for 5 mins. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cool slightly.

Preheat the oven on convection 180°C with enamel shelf in position.

Crumble one of the goat's cheese logs into the cooled mushroom mixture and stir.

Drain the lasagne sheets on kitchen paper, spoon 2 - 3 tbsp of the mushroom mixture along the edge of each lasagne sheet, leaving a 1cm border. Roll up the pasta sheets and cut each one in half.

Put the pasta in a shallow oven proof dish and spoon over the cheese sauce. Slice the remaining goat's cheese into thick rounds and arrange across the middle of the pasta rolls. Sprinkle the reserved garlic on top.

Bake on the enamel shelf on convection 180°C for 30-35 mins.

Mixed Mushroom Cannelloni

Cooking Time: 42-47 minutes

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Gratin dishes, pies and soufflés

Ingredients 2 level (24 tartlets)

1 pack ready-made shortcrust pastry

6 rashers of bacon 1 onion, chopped 2 eggs, beaten 250 ml sour cream 350g Gruyere cheese,

cut into very small cubes

salt, pepper 2 tbsp olive oil

1 level (12 tartlets)

1 pack ready-made shortcrust pastry

3 rashers of bacon

onion, chopped 1 egg, beaten 125 ml sour cream 225g Gruyere cheese,

cut into very small pieces

salt, pepper 1 tbsp olive oil

Preparation

Put bacon onto a heatproof plate and cover with a piece of kitchen roll, cook on microwave 1000 watts for 2 minutes.

Put oil into a bowl and add onions, cook on microwave 1000 watts for 5 minutes.

Pre-heat the oven on convection 190°C. If cooking 12 tartlets, pre-heat with enamel shelf in position. If cooking 24 tartlets, pre-heat with metal tray on glass tray and enamel shelf in position.

Mix together the eggs, sour cream, onion, cheese and seasoning (optional) to taste.

Cut the cooked bacon into pieces and add to the mixture.

Roll the pastry out to a thickness of approx. 5mm. Cut out 12 or 24 pastry rounds, 6cm in diameter. Place into bun tins. Fill each pastry case with filling.

If cooking 12 tartlets, place bun tin on enamel shelf. If cooking 24 tartlets, place one bun tin on enamel shelf and one bun tin on metal tray on glass tray. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tarts are golden and bubbling.

Serve immediately or store in refrigerator and warm before serving.

Swiss cheese tartlets

Cooking Time: 27-32 mins.

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Vegetables

Microwave cooking is ideal for vegetables and cooks them in no time at all. Cooked in very little water, the vegetables preserve all their nutrition.

Low-fibre vegetables with a high water content such as courgettes, tomatoes, leeks, broccoli, etc. can be cooked without water. However, 1 tbsp of water must be added to each 100 g portion of high-fibre vegetables such as carrots, celeriac, cauliflower, etc.

Vegetables

Ingredients

500 g broccoli Salt, pepper

tbsp butter

/2 tbsp almonds

Preparation

Clean and wash the broccoli and break into florets. Place in a dish with the seasoning, cover and cook on the "Vegetables" setting (according to the weight). Put the butter and almonds in a bowl and toast on full power for 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle over the cooked and drained broccoli.

Broccoli with toasted almonds

Cooking time: around 11 minutes

Ingredients

650 g fennel

l water Salt 6 tbsp milk 1 tsp cornflour 1 small piece of Gala

[soft] cheese

Preparation

Clean and wash the fennel. Keep the green shoots. Remove the dark green stems and quarter the bulbs. Arrange them in a glass dish, round side down. Salt, cover and cook on the "Vegetable" setting (according to the weight). Remove the fennel, place them on a dish and cover with tin foil. Add the milk and cornflour to the liquid, stir and heat on full power for 2 minutes. Add the cheese to the sauce and heat on full power for 1 minute until melted. Pour the sauce over the fennel and garnish with the green shoots.

Fennel with cheese sauce

Cooking time: around 12 minutes

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Vegetables

Ingredients

500-600 g choice asparagus

/8 l water

Salt, pepper 1 pinch sugar Butter

Preparation

Carefully clean the asparagus and place in a long glass dish. Add the water, salt and pepper, cover and cook on the "Vegetable" setting (according to the weight). Dot with butter and serve.

Asparagus

Cooking time: around 12 minutes

Ingredients

2 tbsp oil 1 onion, chopped 600 g courgettes 250 g red peppers Salt, white pepper 1 pinch sugar 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tbsp parsley,

chopped

Preparation

Wash the courgettes and cut into rounds

cm thick. Wash the peppers and cut into thin strips. Put the oil and onions in a glass dish, and cook for 2 minutes on 1000 watts. Add the courgettes and peppers with the salt, pepper, sugar and garlic. Mix and cook on the "Vegetable" setting (according to the weight). Sprinkle with the parsley.

Mixed courgettes and peppers

Cooking time: around 8 minutes

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Ingredients

10 large flat cap mushrooms

1 tsp olive oil

/4 onion, finely chop-

ped 2 large garlic cloves,

peeled and chopped

tsp Basil

/2 tsp Oregano

1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped

50g fresh breadcrumbs

tsp pepper 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp sherry

Preparation

Gently clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth, remove the stems and chop them finely.

Put the oil into a bowl with the onion cook on microwave 1000 watts for 5 mins. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute on microwave 1000 watts. Add the chopped mushroom stems and herbs, cook for a further 5 minutes on microwave 1000 watts. Add the breadcrumbs, soy sauce and sherry and heat once more on microwave 1000 watts for 2 minutes. Pre-heat the oven empty on convection 150°C. Add seasoning if desired. Place mushroom caps onto a lightly greased enamel shelf. Fill each mushroom cap with the breadcrumb mixture. Bake for 15 minutes and serve immediately.

Stuffed Mushrooms

Cooking Time: 18 minutes

Vegetables

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Ingredients

2 parsnips (peeled and cut into chunky pieces)

2 peppers (de-seeded and cut into bite-size chunks)

100g mushrooms (washed and chopped in half)

1 leek (cut into chunks)

1 -2 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves (crus-

hed)

Preparation

Place parsnips and leeks into a bowl, add 6 tbsp water and cover. Cook on microwave 1000 watts for 5 mins. Drain.

Drizzle olive oil onto enamel shelf. Preheat on convection 220°C.

When the oven is preheated, lay the vegetables on the enamel shelf, season and cook on convection 220°C for 30-35 mins. turning as required.

Roasted Vegetables

Cooking Time: 35-40 minutes

Ingredients

450g potatoes 2 tbsp oil

Preparation

Peel and cut potatoes into quarters. Place the potatoes into a bowl, add 6 tbsp water and cover. Cook on microwave 1000 watts for 5 mins. Drain.

Put oil on enamel shelf and place in the oven. Preheat on convection 220°C.

Place potatoes on enamel shelf and cook on convection 220°C for 25-30 mins. turning and basting potatoes during cooking, or until crisp and brown.

Roast Potatoes

Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes

Vegetables

Ingredients

Follow the ingredients for the above two recipes.

Preparation

Par-boil the parsnips, leeks and potatoes for 5 mins. (see roasted vegetables above).

Pre-heat the oven on convection 220°C and cook for 30-35 mins. Roast the potatoes on the enamel shelf and the vegetables on the metal tray on the glass tray. Turn and baste during cooking.

2 level Roasted vegetables and potatoes

Cooking Time: 30-35 minutes

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Sauces

Sauces made in the microwave are quick to prepare and do not stick. They must be stirred frequently during cooking.

Sauces with ingredients that are high in protein and fat such as cheese, cream and eggs require careful cooking and cook on a low power level of 440 watts or 250 watts. This rule also applies to sauces cooked traditionally in a bain-marie. A roux is very simple to make in a microwave oven. All you need do is mix all the ingredients, bring to the boil on full power and complete the cooking at half power.

Sauces

Ingredients

40 g flour 30 g butter

/4 l hot stock

/4 l milk

Salt, white pepper 1 pinch sugar

Preparation

Mix the flour, butter, stock and milk in a glass bowl. Mix thoroughly. Begin cooking on full power for 2-3 minutes, stirring from time to time. Then cook at 440 watts for 2-3 minutes. Stir once again, season with salt and pepper and add the sugar.

TIP:

For a herb sauce, add 4-6 tbsp of chopped fine herbs. For a cheese sauce, add a tiny piece of melted cheese or 40 g grated Emmental. For a curry sauce, add curry powder to taste.

Béchamel sauce

Cooking time: around 4-6 minutes

Ingredients

125 g butter 2 egg yolks 2 tbsp water 1 tsp lemon juice Salt, white pepper Cayenne pepper 1 pinch sugar

Preparation

Melt the butter in a small glass dish for 1 minute on full power. Put the egg yolk, water and lemon juice in another dish and heat on 250 watts for 3-4 minutes. Stir briskly several times during cooking. Add the cooled butter spoon by spoon to the egg mixture. Season with the salt and pepper and add the Cayenne pepper and sugar. Heat again for 1-2 minutes on 250 watts. Stir thoroughly during cooking. Serve at once.

This sauce is served with steamed vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli or asparagus.

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If the sauce becomes too thick, stir briskly with a whisk.

Hollandaise sauce

Cooking time: around 5-7 minutes

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Sauces

Ingredients

30 g margarine 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic 500 g minced beef Salt, pepper 1 can tomato purée

(140 g) 1 can tomatoes (drained weight 240 g)

Preparation

Put the margarine, chopped onion and garlic in a glass dish and cook on full power for 3-4 minutes. Add the minced meat, seasoning, tomato purée, the chopped tomatoes and their juice to the onion and garlic mixture.

Stir thoroughly and cook, uncovered, on full power for 9-11 minutes. Serve with pasta, e.g. spaghetti.

Bolognese sauce

Cooking time: around 12-15 minutes

You can also cook rice and potatoes in your microwave oven. New potatoes can be cooked without water but they must be pricked with a fork before cooking. With older potatoes, a little water must be added. Small quantities are cooked on full power only. For larger quantities, begin cooking on full power, then reduce the power level for the remaining cooking time. For boiled potatoes, add 1 tbsp water for every 100 g of potatoes.

The potatoes should all be the same size to ensure they are evenly cooked. Rice and pasta must not only cook, but also absorb water during cooking. For this

reason, cook on full power to begin with, then simmer on a reduced power level. For these foods, cooking in the microwave is not much quicker than conventional cooking. However, rice cooked in the microwave is very light. Leave to stand, covered, for 5-10 minutes after cooking.

Side dishes and light suppers

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 tbsp butter 150 g risotto rice 100 ml white wine 400 ml chicken stock Pepper, nutmeg 1 sachet of saffron A little grated cheese

Preparation

Put the onions, garlic and butter in a casserole dish, cover and cook on full power for 2 minutes. Add the rice, wine, chicken stock and spices. Stir, cover and cook on full power for 5 minutes, then reduce the power level to 440 watts for a further 15 minutes.

Allow to stand for a few minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with grated cheese.

Saffron risotto

Cooking time: around 20 minutes

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Ingredients

1 tbsp butter 1 onion, chopped 50 g diced bacon 500 g leeks 500 g potatoes 100 ml white wine 100 ml stock Salt, pepper, nutmeg 1 smoked sausage A little cream A little cumin

Preparation

Put the butter, onions and bacon in a casserole dish, cover and cook on full power for 3 minutes. Wash the leeks and cut into rounds 3 cm thick. Peel and dice the potatoes. Add the vegetables to the onions. Then add the wine, stock, seasoning and nutmeg and mix thoroughly. Remove the skin from the sausage, place it on top of the vegetables, cover and cook on the "Vegetable" setting (according to the weight). Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving. Finish off with the cream and flavour with the cumin.

Smoked sausage and leek hotpot

Cooking time: around 12 minutes

Side dishes and light suppers

Ingredients

1 portion instant mashed potato

l water/milk 20 g butter 150 g diced bacon 3-4 slices of "raclette"

[e.g. Gruyère] cheese Salt, pepper, nutmeg

Preparation

Heat the milk and water mixture on full power for 4 minutes. Add the instant mashed potato and butter. Stir, season with [salt and] pepper and add the nutmeg. Cook the diced bacon between two sheets of paper towelling on full power for 3 minutes. Place on top of the mashed potato. Place the slices of cheese on top. Place the dish on the metal tray and cook on Grill 1 for 7 minutes.

«Ofetori» Mashed potatoes with cheese and bacon

Cooking time: around 15-18 minutes

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Gateaux, cakes, tarts and pastries

Our recipes are merely suggestions since you can make practically any standard pastry dish in your combination microwave oven.

Make sure you put the baking dish directly onto the turntable to achieve the best results. When cooking with the fan oven, we recommend preheating the oven with the turntable and metal tray.

Pastries made with short-crust pastry, puff pastry or pizza dough are not suited to combination cooking and must therefore be cooked using the fan oven.

Gateaux, cakes, tarts and pastries

Ingredients

50g butter 75g plain flour 2tbsp granulated

sugar 1 tbsp ground mixed

spice

200g plain flour

tsp bicarbonate of

soda 2 tsp baking powder pinch salt 75g caster sugar 75g butter 200ml buttermilk 1 medium egg, beaten 175g fresh or frozen

berries, raspberries or blueberries are ideal

Preparation

Make streusel topping by melting the butter on 1000 watts for 10-20secs. Add the remaining topping ingredients and combine to make a soft dough. Chill. Sift together the flour, bicarbonate, baking powder and salt. Stir in the sugar. Melt butter for the muffins on 1000 watts for 30secs - 1 min. Cool slightly then mix in the buttermilk and egg. Pre-heat oven on convection 200°C with the enamel shelf and wire shelf in position. Lightly stir the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture. Fold fruit in gently. Divide mixture equally between 12 muffin cases. Crumble small amounts of streusel topping over each muffin. Place a muffin tin on each shelf and cook on convection 200°C for 20-25 mins. or until browned and well risen.

Streusel Topped Fruit Muffins

Cooking time: 20-25 minutes

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Ingredients

350g Plain Flour 15g Baking powder 300g Caster Sugar 2 tsp cinnamon

/4 tsp mixed spice

/2 tsp ground cloves

1 pinch of salt 250g carrots, grated Juice and zest of 1

lemon 250g ground almonds 4 eggs 200g Margarine, mel-

ted

Preparation

Pre-heat the oven on convection 180°C with the enamel shelf in position. Sieve the flour and baking powder into a bowl. Add the sugar, cinnamon, mixed spice, ground cloves and salt and mix well. Add the carrots, almonds, lemon juice and lemon zest and mix thoroughly. Beat the eggs together with the melted margarine. Add to the rest of the mixture and pour into a 28cm greased cake tin. Bake for approx. 1 hour 10 minutes at 180°C or until cake is firm to touch.

Carrot Cake

Cooking Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Gateaux, cakes, tarts and pastries

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Ingredients Pastry

450g plain flour 150g caster sugar

/2 tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder 175g butter 3 eggs

Filling

350g Ground almonds 150g caster sugar 1 tsp almond extract 175g butter, cut into

small pieces 3 eggs 75g plain flour 450g fresh plums 25g sliced almonds

Preparation

Pre-heat the oven on convection 180°C with enamel shelf in position. To make the dough, combine the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix. Add the butter and rub in until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add the eggs and mix until the dough forms a ball. Wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. For the filling, put the almonds into a food mixer add the almond extract and butter and mix until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, then the flour and mix thoroughly until smooth. Roll the dough out on a floured surface and line a greased 25cm flan dish. Trim the edges and spread filling evenly. Remove the stones from the plums and slice into quarters. Arrange sliced plums, cut side up on top of the filling, scatter the top with the sliced almonds. Bake for about 45 mins - 1 hour until the filling is set. Cool on a wire rack. Serve sprinkled with icing sugar.

Swiss Plum Cake

Cooking Time: 45 minutes - 1 hour

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Ingredients

300g Sifted plain flour 1 tsp baking powder

tsp salt

75g caster sugar 250ml water 50g butter 40g milk chocolate 2 eggs 125ml sour cream

Frosting

50g butter 80ml full fat milk 1

/2 oz milk chocolate

1 tsp vanilla extract 750 g icing sugar water

Preparation

Grease and line enamel shelf with greaseproof paper. Put the water, chocolate and butter in a bowl, heat on microwave 1000 watts for 3 minutes. Pre-heat the oven on convection 190°C. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and mix in the sugar. Add the sifted ingredients to the chocolate mixture. Add combined eggs and cream and mix well. Pour directly into the lined enamel shelf. Bake on convection 190°C for 20-25 minutes.

Frosting

Melt the butter, milk and chocolate together on microwave 1000 watts for 3 minutes, stir in the vanilla extract and mix in the icing sugar. If the mixture is too thick add a drop of water. Cover the cooled cake with the frosting.

Chocolate Squares

Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes

Ingredients

225g butter or margarine 100g icing sugar 2 tbsp vanilla essence Zest of 1 lemon 2 eggs 1 egg yolk 350g plain flour 50g corn flour

Preparation

Pre-heat the oven on convection 180°C. Beat the butter until soft. Mix the sugar into the butter and beat until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla essence, lemon zest and mix in. Add the eggs and egg yolk one by one and beat thoroughly. Combine the flour and cornflour and stir the flour into the mixture. Roll the dough to a thickness of 5mm. Cut into 7cm rounds and place on the enamel shelf and metal tray. Place the shelf in position and the metal tray on top of the glass tray. Bake on convection 180°C for 10 minutes.

Swiss Butter cookies

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

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Desserts

All desserts made with starch, such as pudding powder, cornflour or flour, must be stirred several times during the cooking time.

Desserts

Ingredients

1 can rhubarb, approx. 750 g

500 g frozen strawberries

4 tbsp cornflour

/8 l white wine

4 tbsp sugar 4 tbsp Cointreau

Preparation

Clean and wash the rhubarb. Cut into 1 cm pieces. Place the rhubarb in a glass dish with the strawberries, cover and cook on the "Vegetables" setting (according to the weight). Blend the mixture. Mix together the cornflour, wine and sugar and add to the fruit. Cook on full power for 3 minutes. Stir once during the cooking time. After cooking, leave to stand for 5 minutes. Flavour with the Cointreau.

Rhubarb and strawberry cream

Cooking time: 10-12 minutes

Rice pudding

Rice pudding auto program

4 portions 2 portions

200 g rice (100 g) 1 litre skimmed or (

/2litre)

semi-skimmed milk 1 teaspoonful salt (

/2tsp)

Pour the rice and milk into a large microwave-proof bowl (glass). Do not cover with a lid. Cook on the rice pudding program. Input weight of rice and milk. Stir the mix when the oven beeps. When the oven stops add salt to thicken the pudding mix.

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Ingredients

450g White bread flour 1 tbsp salt 30g fresh yeast, broken

into small pieces 1 tsp sugar 125g butter or margari-

ne 600ml full fat milk 1 egg yolk

Preparation

Mix flour and salt in a bowl, add the yeast, sugar, butter and milk, knead into a soft dough for about 10 minutes. Cut dough into four equal pieces, roll each piece into a sausage shape of approx. 20cm in length. Put the four rolls next to each other and press the tops together firmly. Put the first roll on the left across the second roll on the right. Then put the first roll on the right across the second roll on the left. Continue until no more dough is left. Press the ends together and fold beneath the bread. Put the dough onto the enamel shelf, which should be covered with baking paper and brushed with water. Allow the plait to rise for about 1 hour in a warm place. Pre-heat the oven empty on convection 200°C. Brush the top with the egg yolk. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes.

Zopf

Cooking Time: 45-55 minutes

Bread and Pizza

Ingredients

500g Strong white flour

cube fresh yeast 4 tbsp sugar 1

/2 tbsp salt

1 egg 90g butter 20ml warm milk

Preparation

Prepare the dough by mixing the flour, yeast, salt and sugar in a bowl and mix well. Add the egg a little at a time, and the warm milk to make a dough. Knead the dough for 5 minutes. Cover and leave to prove for 1 hour 30 minutes in a warm place. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Cut into two pieces and these into two again. Separate and roll each piece into four. Roll each into a ball shape. Place 8 balls on the metal tray and 8 on the enamel shelf. Put the trays in the oven and prove on convection 40°C for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Allow them to double in size, remove from the oven. Pre-heat the oven on convection 220°C. When the oven has pre-heated put the metal tray on glass tray and enamel shelf in position and cook for 11-12 minutes. Warm from chill by placing under the grill for a few minutes. The rolls will keep fresh in a plastic bag for several days.

Enriched Bread Rolls

Cooking Time: 11-12 minutes

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Ingredients Dough

7g Sachet of dried yeast 250g Plain flour 3ml (

/2 tsp) salt

8ml (

tbsp) olive oil

Topping

1 large onion, cut into rings

2 cloves garlic, crushed 400g tomatoes on the

vine 12 pitted black olives 16 capers 30ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 1 tsp chilli flakes mixed herbs 12 basil leaves 150g grated mozzarella

Preparation

Put all of the dough ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. Add enough warm water (approx. 150 - 180ml or

pint) to make an elastic, pliable dough. Knead for 10 mins. Prove on convection 40°C until the dough has doubled in size. Place the onions and crushed garlic into a Pyrex

bowl, cover with cling film and cook on microwave1000 watts for 5 mins. Remove the cling film from the bowl. Add the tomatoes, olives, capers and olive oil and cook, uncovered on microwave 1000 watts for 5 mins. Pre-heat the oven on convection 230°C. Lightly oil the enamel shelf, put the dough on the enamel shelf and pull out so that the dough meets all the tray's edges. Spread the topping over the dough evenly, sprinkle with chilli flakes, mixed herbs, basil leaves and cheese. Place enamel shelf into the oven and cook on convection 230°C for 20-25 mins.

Pizza Alle Cipole

Cooking Time: 30-35 minutes

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Chart showing method of heating baby food

Heating baby food in your microwave is simple and trouble-free. The following chart gives some examples. Figures are approximate and may vary. Only use heat resistant feeding bottles or glass bowls. Place the containers in the middle of the glass turntable. Stir the baby food or shake the feeding bottles that have been heated for an even distribution of temperature.

Defrosting and reheating pre-cooked dishes

Food Quantity Power level Time

Recommendations/Tips

Hotpots

600 g

600 Watts 17-20 Min.

Freeze in an appropriate container. Defrost and heat in a covered glass dish. Stir from time to time.

1200 g

600 Watts 25-30 Min.

Meat with sauce

400 g

600 Watts 10-15 Min.

Freeze in an appropriate container. Defrost and heat in a covered glass dish. Defrost time according to thickness.

Goulash

300 g

600 Watts 10-12 Min.

Freeze in an appropriate container. Defrost and heat in a covered glass dish. Stir from time to time.

Vegetables

300-450 g

600 Watts 10-13 Min.

Freeze in an appropriate container. Defrost and heat in a covered glass dish. Stir from time to time.

600-900 g

600 Watts 17-22 Min.

Food Quantity

Power level

Time

Recommendations/Tips

Instant baby food 1 glass (190-220 g) 600 watts 0.5-1 min.

All the heating times relate to chilled food. Serving temperature (for babies) approx. 30-40°C.

Feeding bottle 60 g/ml 250 watts 40-50 sec.

Feeding bottle 120 g/ml 250 watts 1 min. 20 sec.

Feeding bottle 180 g/ml 250 watts 2 min.

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The cooking times below are a guide only, based on food taken out of the freezer (-18°C) or directly from the fridge (+5°C).

Manual Combination Cooking

Food Weight Preparation

Pizza, frozen, pre-cooked Bruschetta

300 g

450 g

Remove all the packaging and place on the low wire rack on the metal tray. Combination grill 1 + 100 W, around 7-10 min. Combination grill 1 + 250 W, around 5 min. Then around 4-7 min. on grill 1 setting.

Frozen cake

Pieces of frozen cake

300 g

Remove all packaging and place directly on the metal tray.

Combination grill 1 + 250 W around 7 min.

Combination grill 1 + 100 W around 5 min then grill 1 around 3 min.

Spring rolls

2 rolls 180 g 4 rolls 360 g

Combination grill 1 + 100 W, around 10 min. Combination grill 1 + 250 W, around 5 min. Then around 4 min. on grill 1 setting. Turn halfway through cooking.

Poultry Chicken pieces, frozen

500 g

1 kg

Remove all the packaging and place on the high wire rack on the metal tray 1000 W microwave, 8 min., Combination grill 1 + 440 W, around 15 min. 1000 W microwave, 17 min., Combination grill 1 + 440 W, around 15 min. Turn halfway through cooking.

Frozen potato dishes Potato quarters

Chips

200 g

400 g

Place on the metal tray on the wire rack. Combination grill 1 + 250 W, around 10 min., then around 5-10 min. on grill 1 setting Turn halfway during cooking. Combination grill 1 + 440 W, around 10 min., then around 5-10 min. on grill 1 setting

Croissants, frozen, precooked 40 g/croissant

4 croissants

Place on the metal tray. Combination grill 1 + 250 W, around 10 min.

Muffins 40g/muffin

2 muffins

10 muffins

Combination grill 1 + 100 W, around 5 min. then around 5 min. on grill 1 setting Combination grill 1 + 250 W, around 8 min., then around 5 min. on grill 1 setting

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Defrosting and reheating pre-cooked frozen dishes

Food Quantity

Combination

cooking

Time

Recommendations/

Tips

Cooked or precooked frozen dishes For example

- cannelloni

- lasagne

- cheese potatoes or pasta

300-400 g

250°C

and

440 Watts

24-28 Min.

Remove packaging. Place on the metal tray on the glass turntable. Defrost uncovered and brown in the oven.

Pre-cooked frozen dishes. For example:

- Potato dishes

e.g. rösti,

hashbrowns

- croquettes

300-400 g

250°C

and

440 Watts

27-30 Min.

Remove wrapping and cook until golden on the wire rack placed on the glass turntable.

Frozen, filled French bread

250-300 g

250°C

and

250 Watts

10-13 Min.

Preheat the oven. Remove wrapping and cook on the metal tray placed on the glass turntable.

Frozen pizza 300-400 g

Grill

and

250 Watts

ca. 10 Min.

Remove wraping. Place pizza on wire rack on glass turntable.

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Defrosting and cooking vegetables

The cooking times shown are for vegetables frozen to -18°C and are a guideline only. Vegetables must be cooked in a covered dish. We recommend you stir the vegetables after cooking and leave them to stand for 5 minutes outside the oven.

Food Quantity Ingredients Power level/Time

Broccoli

300 g 1 tsp butter, salt 600 watts, 12-15 min.

Brussels sprouts

300 g 1 tsp butter, salt 600 watts, 12-13 min.

Cauliflower

600 g 1 tsp butter, salt, nutmeg 600 watts, 19-21 min.

Kohlrabi

300 g 1 tsp butter, salt 600 watts, 11-13 min.

Beans

300 g 1 tsp butter, salt, savory 600 watts, 11-12 min.

Red cabbage

450 g 1 tsp butter, salt 600 watts, 15-17 min.

Spinach

600 g — 600 watts, 20-22 min.

Corn on the cob

450 g 1 tsp butter, salt, 125 ml water 600 watts, 16-18 min.

Sweet corn

300 g — 600 watts, 6-7 min.

Ratatouille

300 g — 600 watts, 10 min.

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Chart showing cooking times for accompanying dishes and grains

Food Quantity

Amount

water added

Power level/Time

Preparation

Boiled potatoes

800 g 8 tbsp water 600 watts, 10-11 min.

Peel and cut into equal sizes. Cover and cook with water and salt. Drain immediately when cooked.

400 g 4 tbsp water 600 watts, 5-6 min.

Potatoes cooked in their

skins

800 g — 600 watts, 10-11 min.

Wash thoroughly and prick all over. Cover and cook without water. Drain immediately when cooked.

400 g — 600 watts, 5-6 min.

Pasta, e.g. macaroni

250 g 1 l water

600 watts, 9-11 min.

and

600 watts, 3-5 min. and

250 watts, 3-5 min.

Put water and salt in a large bowl and bring to the boil. Add the pasta, stir and boil, uncovered. Stir and simmer until cooked.

125 g 500 ml water

600 watts, 5-7 min. and 600 watts, 2-4 min. and

250 watts, 2-4 min.

Parboiled rice

200 g 400 ml water

600 watts, 4-5 min. and

250 watts, 15 min.

Cover and cook with water and salt.

100 g 200 ml water

600 watts, 2-3 min. and

250 watts, 10 min.

Wholegrain rice

200 g 400 ml water

600 watts, 4-5 min. and

250 watts, 18 min.

Soak overnight, cover and cook in the soaking water.

100 g 200 ml water

600 watts, 2-3 min. and

250 watts, 15 min.

Wild rice

200 g 400 ml water

600 watts, 4-5 min. and

250 watts, 20 min.

Cover and cook with water and salt.

100 g 200 ml water

600 watts, 2-3 min. and

250 watts, 20 min.

Wheat/Barley

200 g 400 ml water

600 watts, 4-5 min. and

250 watts, 10-15 min.

Soak overnight, cover and cook in the soaking water.

100 g 200 ml water

600 watts, 3 min. and 250 watts, 10-15 min.

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Chart showing cooking times for accompanying dishes and grains (continued)

Food

Quantity

Amount water

added

Power level/Time Preparation

Durum wheat Spelt Oats

200 g 300 ml water 600 watts, 4-6 min.

Soak overnight.

100 g 150 ml water 600 watts, 2-4 min.

Chickpeas

200 g 600 ml water

600 watts, 10 min. and

250 watts, 40 min.

Soak overnight, cover and cook in the soaking water.

100 g 300 ml water

600 watts, 5-6 min. and

250 watts, 20 min.

Rye

250 g 400 ml water

600 watts, 4-5 min. and

250 watts, 20 min.

Soak overnight, cover and cook in the soaking water.

125 g 200 ml water

600 watts, 2-3 min. and

250 watts, 20 min.

Lentils

200 g 500 ml water

600 watts, 6-7 min. and

250 watts, 17 min.

Cover and cook in water.

100 g 250 ml water

600 watts, 3 min. and

250 watts, 17 min.

Red lentils

125 g 500 ml water

600 watts, 6-7 min. and

250 watts, 5-10 min.

Cover and cook in water.

65 g 250 ml water

600 watts, 3 min. and

250 watts, 5 min.

Shelled

green peas

200 g

500 ml water

600 watts, 7-8 min. and

250 watts, 10-15 min.

Cover and cook with water and salt.

100 g 250 mll water

600 watts, 4-5 min. and

250 watts, 10-15 min.

Porridge oats

200 g 400 ml water

600 watts, 3 min. and

600 watts, 4-5 min.

Soak overnight, cover and cook in the soaking water.

100 g 200 ml water

600 watts, 1-2 min. and

600 watts, 3 min.

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Chart showing cooking times for accompanying dishes and grains (continued)

Food

Quantity

Amount

water added

Power level/Time Preparation

Amaranth

200 g 400 ml water

600 watts, 7 min. and

250 watts, 25 min.

Cover and cook in water.

100 g 200 ml water

600 watts, 5 min. and

250 watts, 20 min.

Buckwheat

200 g 400 ml water

600 watts, 4-5 min. and

250 watts, 10 min.

Cover and cook in water.

100 g 200 ml water

600 watts, 2-3 min. and

250 watts, 10 min.

Buckwheat

porridge

200 g 750 ml water

600 watts, 3 min. and

600 watts, 8 min.

Place in a glass dish and heat, uncovered. Add water and cook.

100 g 375 ml water

600 watts, 2-3 min. and

600 watts, 3-4 min.

Hulled barley

250 g 400 ml water

600 watts, 4-5 min. and

250 watts, 5 min.

Soak overnight, cover and cook in the soaking water.

125 g 200 ml water

600 watts, 2-3 min. and

250 watts, 5 min.

Pearl barley

250 g 500 ml water

600 watts, 5-6 min. and

250 watts, 25 min.

Cover and cook in water.

125 g 250 ml water

600 watts, 3 min. and

250 watts, 20 min.

Quinoa

200 g 400 ml water

600 watts, 6-7 min. and

250 watts, 25 min.

Cover and cook in water.

100 g 200 ml water

600 watts, 5 min. and

250 watts, 18 min.

Wheat porridge

200 g 400 ml water 600 watts, 8 min.

Cover and cook in water.

100 g 200 ml water 600 watts, 3-4 min.

Millet

250 g 500 ml water

600 watts, 6-7 min. and

250 watts, 20 min.

Cover and cook in water.

125 g 250 ml water

600 watts, 3 min. and

250 watts, 20 min.

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Defrosting food is incredibly easy in your combination microwave oven. Note that the power level, defrosting time and standing time depend on the composition and quantity of food.

Microwaves penetrate the food, so large pieces may start to cook on the outside before the inside is completely defrosted.

For defrosting, you can also take the following guideline:

DOUBLE THE QUANTITY - NEARLY DOUBLE THE TIME HALVE THE QUANTITY- HALF THE TIME

The charts give the standing times. The standing time is the time the food is left to stand to ensure that the temperature is evenly distributed (defrosted outside and frozen inside). During the standing time, either keep the food in the combination microwave oven after cooking, or remove it from the oven.

If it proves difficult to remove packaging from an item of food, start to defrost it in your combined microwave oven set to the position (1000 watts). Well-planned freezing methods make defrosting easy.

Make sure you freeze portions of an appropriate size. Since the portions are to be reheated, make sure you "size" them accordingly.

Meat, fish and poultry should drain freely when defrosting. Arrange them on an upturned saucer placed on a plate. The turntable must be left in the oven during defrosting.

Defrost meat, fish, game, poultry, bread and pastries using automatic defrost.

The defrosting times shown in the charts below are for guidance only. Times may vary depending on the quantity, quality, shape and temperature at the time of defrosting.

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Defrost chart for dairy products

Food

Quantity

Power

level

Defrost

time

Standing

time

Accessories

Recommendations/ Advice

Sliced cheese 125-150 g 270 watts 2x0,5 min. 10-15 min. Tray

Turn once, separate the slices during the standing time.

Chunks of cheese

400 g 270 watts 2x2,5 min. 15-20 min. Tray Turn once.

Fromage frais

250 g 270 watts 2x5 min. 10-15 min.

Bowl

Remove wrapping, place the fromage frais in a bowl to defrost.

500 g 270 watts 2x8,5 min. 15-20 min.

Butter

125 g 270 watts 2x2,5 min. —

Tray

Remove wrapping, put on a plate placed at the edge of the turntable.

250 g 270 watts 2x3 min. —

Cream 200-250 g 270 watts 2x3 min. 5-10 min. Bowl

Remove the foil top, or pour into a bowl. Beat if it still contains ice crystals.

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Food

Quantity

Power

level

Defrost

time

Standing

time

Accessories

Recommendations / Advice

Strawberries 250 g

270 watts

2x4 Min. 10-15 Min. Bowl Stir once.

Blueberries 300 g

270 watts

2x5 Min. 5-10 Min. Bowl Stir once.

Raspberries 250 g

270 watts

2x3,5 Min. 5-10 Min. Bowl Stir once.

Redcurrants 500 g

270 watts

2x7 Min. 5-10 Min. Bowl Stir once.

Blackberries 250 g

270 watts

2x3,5 Min. 10-15 Min. Bowl Stir once.

Cherries

Plums

Apricots

500 g

270 watts

2x7 Min. 10-15 Min. Bowl Stir once.

Mixed fruit 500 g

270 watts

2x8 Min. 10-15 Min. Bowl Stir once.

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A Asparagus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

B Bacon and cheese meatloaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Béchamel sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Bolognese sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Broccoli with toasted almonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Bruschetta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Butterfly pork cutlets au gratin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

C Carrot cake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Chicken curry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Chicken fillets with lemon sour cream sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Chicken suprême with vinaigrette dressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Chocolate squares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

D «Dézaley» fish fillets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

E Enriched bread rolls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

F Fennel with cheese sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Fillet of duck with orange sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

G Gratin dauphinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

H Ham and cheese pie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Hollandaise sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

I Italian roast beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

L Leg of turkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

M Mixed courgettes and peppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Mixed mushroom cannelloni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Monkfish fillets with herbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Moussaka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

O «Ofetori» [Mashed potatoes with cheese and bacon] . . . . . . . . . . .66

Onion Pie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

P Pizza alle cipole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Prawns with dill and Pernod sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

R Rhubarb and strawberry cream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Rice pudding with fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Roast vegetables and potatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

S Saffron risotto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Smoked sausage and leek hot pot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Spiced pork with apples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Spicy pea soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Spicy salmon slices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Streusel topped fruit muffins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Stuffed mushrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Swiss butter cookies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Swiss cheese tartlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Swiss chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Swiss mushroom pie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Swiss plum cake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

V Vegetable terrine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Z Zopf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

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