Panasonic NN-A883, NN-A873 User Manual

Turbo-Bake

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For Models:

A883

A823

Cookery Book

& Operating Instructi& Operating Instructions

Microwave

A873

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Standard Conversion Chart

Weight

oz – 15g

1oz – 25g

2oz – 50g

3oz – 75g

4oz – 100g

5oz – 150g

6oz – 175g

7oz – 200g

8oz – 225g

9oz – 250g

10oz – 275g

11oz – 300g

12oz – 350g

13oz – 375g

14oz – 400g

15oz – 425g

1lb/16oz – 450g

Capacity

tsp – 3ml

1tsp – 5ml

1tbsp – 15ml

pt – 150ml

pt – 300ml

pt – 450ml

1pt – 600ml

pt – 1 litre

When using recipes in this book always follow metric or imperial measurements. Do not combine the two. In some recipes the conversions are not a direct equivalent due to recipe result.

Important Notice

Your oven is rated 1000 Watts (IEC). When using other cookbooks remember to adjust cooking times accordingly. The symbol above, which is displayed on your oven door, indicates the heating category for your oven when cooking or reheating convenience foods. Your oven is rated ‘E’, which is very efficient. It is therefore very important that you refer carefully to the packet instructions on convenience foods. Some packet instructions only display information for B or D rated ovens. We therefore provide additional guidelines for reheating on pages 40-44 of this book. ALWAYS check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening the door and after checking the progress of the foods press START to continue the cooking time.

Failure to follow the instructions given in this Cookbook and Operating Instructions, may affect the recipe result and in some instances may be dangerous.

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COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108

Customer Care Centre 08705 357357

Selected Spares and Accessories:

Order direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Care Centre number above.

1000W

The IEC (60705) power output (watts)

The heating category for small packs of food

Microwave symbol

Welcome to Panasonic Microwave Cooking

Dear Owner,

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven. Even if this is not your first microwave oven, do please read the opening chapters of this cookbook to achieve perfect results every time.

This microwave oven has the benefit of the Inverter System Inside. The new unique technology has been in use with microwave ovens in Japan for many years, improving the cooking performance of the oven. It also means that you benefit from having more space inside your oven, without taking up more room on your work surface.

Microwaves leave most foods tastier and leave you with less washing up, but don’t expect to become a perfect microwave cook overnight – some of the methods are very different to those used in conventional cooking.

At our busy Test and Development Kitchen in Bracknell, Home Economists program the ovens especially for the UK market. The recipes are tested many times to ensure you achieve successful results at home.

We hope you enjoy using your new oven but should you require any further help or explanation, phone our

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COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108

Write to the address below, or contact us on-line at test.kitchen@panasonic.co.uk

Alternatively visit our web site at www.cooking-corner.co.uk

Best regards,

Carol Cook BSc (Hons)

Senior Home Economist

The Microwave Test & Development Kitchen Panasonic Consumer Electronics U.K. Willoughby Road Bracknell Berks RG12 8FP

When writing, please be sure to state your model

number and daytime telephone number.

CONTENTS

Safety Information 2 Unpacking your oven 3 Care and Cleaning 4 Parts of your oven 5 Important Information 6-7 Microwaving Principles 8 General Guidelines 9-10 Containers to use 11-12 Control Panels 13 Operating Instructions 14-38

• Setting the Clock 15

• Microwaving/defrosting 15-20

• Grilling 21-22

• Convection cooking 23-25

• TURBO-BAKE cooking 26-27

• Combination Cooking 28-34 Auto Sensor/Sensor Combination Programs 35-36 Auto Weight Programs 37-38 Cooking and Reheating Guidelines 39 Reheating Charts 40-44 Cooking Charts 45-52 Adapting Recipes 53

RECIPES

Soups and Starters 54-56 Fish 57-61 Meat and Poultry 62-70 Pasta, Rice & Beans 71-73 Cheese and Egg Dishes 74-76 Vegetables/Vegetarian 77-83 Sauces 84-85 Pastry 86-89 Desserts 90-93 Baking 94-100 Preserves 101-102 Bread 103 Sunday lunch 104 Building-in Your Oven 105 Index 106-108

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY AND AN APPROPRIATE ONE FITTED. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown opposite. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician (For U.K. Models only).

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance

with the following code: Green-and-yellow: Earth, Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.

As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

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

Do not immerse cord, plug or oven in water. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or work top. Do not plug your oven in via an extension cable as this can be dangerous. It is important to plug the oven directly into a wall socket.

The back of the appliance heats up during use. Do not allow the cord to be in contact with the back of the appliance or cabinet surface.

1. Hot Surfaces

Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door, will get hot during CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILLING. Use care when opening or closing door and when inserting or removing food and accessories. The oven has a heater situated in the top of the oven. After using the CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILL functions the roof and walls will be very hot.

2. Children should be kept away from the oven at all

times and should only be allowed to operate the oven under supervision. Ensure that children do not touch the hot outer casing after operation of the oven.

Important safety instructions

please read carefully and keep for future reference

Caution: Hot surfaces

If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it is the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE

Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

Voltage & Power

The voltage used must be the same as specified on this microwave oven. Using a higher voltage than that which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing damage.

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1. Examine Your Oven

Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notify dealer immediately if unit is damaged. Do NOT install if unit is damaged.

2. Guarantee

Your receipt is your guarantee, please keep safely.

3. Cord

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

N.B. The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas. If these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer.

1. 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.

2. The oven has an element situated in the top of the oven. After using the CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILL function, this surface will be very hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching the heating elements inside the oven. N.B. After cooking by these modes, the oven accessories will be very hot.

3. The accessible parts may become hot when the convection oven or grill is in use.

4. Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use. Ensure that children do not touch the hot outer casing after operation of the oven.

5. Storage of Accessories Do not store any objects other than oven accessories inside the oven in case it is accidentally turned on. In case of electronic failure, oven can only be turned off at wall socket.

6. Before Use Before using CONVECTION, COMBINATION or GRILL function for the first time operate the oven without food and accessories (including glass turntable and roller ring) on CONVECTION 250 °C for 5 mins. This will allow the oil that is used for rust protection to be burned off. This is the only time that the oven is operated empty.

CAUTION: Grill element and oven will be hot. DO NOT OPERATE THE OVEN EMPTY. (Apart from in point 6 above). The appliance must not be operated by Microwave or Combination WITHOUT FOOD IN THE OVEN. Operation when empty will damage the appliance.

Unpacking your oven

1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface 850mm above floor level. For proper operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow, i.e. 5cm/2" at one side, the other being open; 15cm/6" clear over the top; 10cm/4" at the rear.

2. Do not place the microwave oven on a shelf directly above a gas or electric hob. This may be a safety hazard and the oven may be damaged.

3. Do not block air vents on the rear and bottom or top of the cabinet. Do not place any articles on the top of the oven over the vents. If air vents are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat. If the oven overheats, a thermal safety device will turn the oven off. The oven will remain inoperable with blank display until it has cooled.

4. Do not use outdoors.

Placement of your oven

Before using your oven

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1. Switch the oven off before cleaning and unplug at socket if

possible.

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

3. The grill in the oven has a self-clean catalytic lining.

It is therefore not necessary to clean the radiant grill element or above the grill in the roof of the oven.

4. After using CONVECTION, GRILL

or COMBINATION cooking

the enamel walls of the oven should be cleaned with a soft cloth squeezed in soapy water. Particular care should be taken to keep the window area clean particularly after cooking by CONVECTION, GRILL or COMBINATION. Stubborn spots inside the oven can be removed by using a small amount of branded conventional oven-cleaner sprayed onto a soft damp cloth. Wipe onto problem spots, leave for recommended time and then wipe off. Avoid the microwave feed guide area, the roof of the oven, and the door. DO NOT SPRAY DIRECTLY INSIDE THE OVEN.

5. The outside oven surface

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

6. If the Control Panel

becomes dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on 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 display window.

7. If steam accumulates

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

8. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass turntable

for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm soapy water. Do not place in the dishwasher.

9. The roller ring and oven cavity floor

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

10.When GRILLING or cooking by COMBINA

TION or

CONVECTION some foods may splatter grease onto the enamel

oven walls. If the oven is not cleaned to eliminate this grease, it can accumulate and cause the oven to ‘SMOKE’ during use. These marks will be more difficult to clean later.

11.Ensure all accessories

are kept scrupulously clean, especially

when using microwave or combination programs.

12.A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning.

1. Service

WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A SERVICE call your local Panasonic engineer. You can look on the Panasonic web site (www.panasonic.co.uk) under the “Support” option, where a service dealer locater can be found or alternatively call our Customer Care Centre on 08705 357357 who can recommend an engineer. It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

2. Door Seals

Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. Do not remove outer panel from oven.

The door seals and door seal areas should always be kept clean – use a damp cloth.

N.B. The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals

and door seal areas. If these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer.

3. Oven Light

The oven lamp must be replaced by a service technician trained by the manufacturer. DO NOT attempt to remove the outer casing from the oven.

4. Selected Spares and Accessories

These may be ordered direct; on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Care Centre 08705 357357. Most major credit and debit cards accepted. Ensure you quote the correct model number.

Care & Cleaning of your Microwave Oven - IMPORTANT

It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is kept clean and wiped out after each use.

Maintenance of your oven

1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass Turntable in place, unless you are cooking on CONVECTION and wish to use the Wire or Enamel Shelves.

2. Only use the Glass Turntable specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute with any other Glass Turntable.

3. If Glass Turntable is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water.

4. Do not cook directly on Glass Turntable. Always place food in a microwave safe dish. The only exception to this is when cooking Jacket Potatoes on microwave only.

5. If food or utensil on Glass Turntable touches oven walls, causing the turntable to stop moving, it will automatically rotate in the opposite direction. This is normal. Open oven door, reposition the food and restart.

6. The Glass Turntable can rotate in either direction. The maximum weight that can be placed on the turntable is 5 Kg (11lb) this includes total weight of food and dish. The maximum weight to be placed on the shelves is 5 Kg (11lb).

7. While cooking by MICROWAVE or COMBINATION, turntable may vibrate. This will not affect cooking performance.

8. The metal accessories provided must ONLY be used as directed for Grilling, Convection and Combination cooking. Never use them on microwave only. Do not use if operating the oven with less than 200g (7oz) of food on a manual Combination program. FAILURE TO USE ACCESSORIES CORRECTLY COULD DAMAGE YOUR OVEN.

9. Arcing may occur if the incorrect weight of food is used, a metal container has been used incorrectly, or the accessories have been damaged. If this occurs, stop the machine immediately. You can continue to cook by GRILL OR CONVECTION ONLY.

10. Always refer to instructions for correct accessories to use on all programs. The glass turntable and roller ring are the only accessories used for Microwave Cooking. For CONVECTION and COMBINATION cooking the metal tray must ALWAYS be in place on the glass turntable, unless on CONVECTION cooking you wish to use the Wire or the Enamel Shelves.

Parts of Your Oven

Glass Turntable

The glass turntable and roller ring are the only

accessories used for Microwave Cooking.

See-through Oven Window External Air Vents

High wire rack

Metal Tray

Low Rack

Splash Guard

Door Safety Lock System

Control Panel

Identification Plate

Roller Ring

1. The Roller Ring and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise.

2. The Glass Turntable must always be used with the Roller Ring in place.

Door Release Pad

Push to open the door. Opening the door during cooking will stop the cooking process without cancelling the program. Cooking resumes as soon as the door is closed and Start is pressed. The oven light will turn on and stay on whenever the door is opened.

Door Safety Lock System

Grill Elements

Microwave Feed Guide

2 Level Cooking Support Guides

Wire Shelf

Enamel Shelf

Safety

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.

Short Cooking Times

As microwave cooking times are much shorter than other cooking methods it is essential that recommended cooking times are not exceeded without first checking the food.

Cooking times given in the cookbook are approximate. Factors that may affect cooking times are: preferred degree of cooking, starting temperature, altitude, volume, size and shape of foods and utensils used. As you become familiar with the oven, you will be able to adjust these factors.

It is better to undercook rather than overcook foods. If food is undercooked, it can always be returned to the oven for further cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can be done. Always start with minimum cooking times.

Important.

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

1. Small Quantities of Food.

Take care when heating small quantities of food as these can easily burn, dry out or catch fire if cooked too long. Always set short cooking times and check the food frequently.

NEVER OPERATE THE OVEN WITHOUT FOOD INSIDE ON MICROWAVE OR COMBINATION.

2. Foods Low in Moisture.

Take care when heating foods low in moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, popcorn, biscuits and pastries. These can easily burn, dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long.

3. Christmas Pudding.

Christmas puddings and other foods high in fats or sugar, e.g. jam, mince pies, must not be over heated. These foods must never be left unattended as with over cooking these foods can ignite.

4. Boiled Eggs.

Eggs in their shell and whole hardboiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended.

5. Foods with Skins.

Potatoes, apples, egg yolk, whole vegetables and sausages are examples of food with non porous skins. These must be pierced using a fork before cooking to prevent bursting.

6. Liquids.

Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken:

a) Avoid using straight-sided

containers with narrow necks.

b) Do not overheat.

c) Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and

again halfway through the heating time.

d) After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time,

stirring again before carefully removing the container.

e) Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive

boiling, therefore care should be taken when handling the container.

7. Lids.

Always remove the lids of jars and containers and takeaway food containers before you microwave them. If you don’t then steam and pressure might build up inside and cause an explosion even after the microwave cooking has stopped.

8. Deep Fat Frying.

Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your oven.

Important Information – Read Carefully

9. Meat Thermometer.

Use a meat thermometer to check the degree of cooking of roasts and poultry only when meat has been removed from the microwave. If undercooked, return to the oven and cook for a few more minutes at the recommended power level. Do not leave a conventional meat thermometer in the oven when microwaving.

10. Paper, Plastic.

When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition. Do not use wire twist-ties with roasting bags as arcing will occur.

Do not use re-cycled paper products, e.g. Kitchen roll unless they say they are specifically designed for use in a microwave oven. These products contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires when used.

11. Reheating.

It is essential that reheated food is served “piping hot”.

Remove the food from the oven and check that it is “piping hot”, i.e. steam is being emitted from all parts and any sauce is bubbling. (If you wish you may choose to check the food has reached 72˚C with a food thermometer – but remember do not use this thermometer inside the microwave.)

For foods that cannot be stirred, e.g. lasagne, shepherds pie, the centre should be cut with a knife to test it is well heated through. Even if a manufacturer’s packet instructions have been followed always check the food is piping hot before serving and if in doubt return your food to the oven for further heating.

12. Standing Time.

Standing time refers to the period at the end of cooking or reheating when food is left before being eaten, i.e. it is a rest time which allows the heat in the food to continue to conduct to the centre, thus eliminating cold spots.

13. Keeping Your Oven Clean.

It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is wiped out regularly. Use warm soapy water, squeeze the cloth out well and use to remove any grease or food from the interior. Pay particular attention to the door seal area and also the areas around the microwave feed guide situated on the right hand side of the cavity wall. The oven should be unplugged when cleaning.

14. Grilling.

The oven will only operate on the GRILL function with the door closed.

15. Fan Motor Operation.

After using the microwave oven, the fan motor may operate to cool the electric components. This is normal and you can take out food even though the fan motor operates. You can continue using the oven during this time.

16. Utensils.

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

17. Babies Bottles and Food Jars.

When reheating babies bottles always remove top and teat. Liquid at the top of the bottle will be much hotter than that at the bottom and must be shaken thoroughly before checking the temperature. The lid must also be removed from babies food jars, the contents must also be stirred or shaken before the temperature is checked. This should be carried out before consumption to avoid burns.

18. Arcing.

Arcing may occur if a metal container has been used incorrectly, if the incorrect weight of food is used, or if the accessories have been damaged. Arcing is when blue flashes of light are seen in the microwave oven. If this occurs, stop the machine immediately. If the oven is left unattended and this continues it can damage the machine.

You can continue to cook by GRILL OR CONVECTION ONLY.

19. Maximum Weight on turntable.

The maximum weight that can be placed on the turntable is 5 Kg (11lb) this includes total weight of food and dish.

Important Information – Read Carefully

Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War II. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and from manmade sources.

Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and car phones.

Microwaving Principles

The microwaves cause the water molecules to vibrate which causes FRICTION, i.e. HEAT. This heat then cooks the food. Microwaves are also attracted to fat and sugar particles, and foods high in these will cook more quickly. Microwaves can only penetrate to a depth of 1

⁄

-2 inches (4-5 cm) and as heat spreads through the food by conduction, just as in a traditional oven, the food cooks from the outside inwards.

In a microwave oven, electricity is converted into microwaves by the MAGNETRON.

REFLECTION

The microwaves bounce off the metal walls and the metal door screen.

TRANSMISSION

Then they pass through the cooking containers to be absorbed by the water molecules in the food, all foods contain water to a more or lesser extent.

IMPORTANT NOTES

HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD

The dish used to cook or reheat the food will get warm during cooking, as the heat conducts from the food. Even in microwaving, oven gloves are required!

MICROWAVES CANNOT PASS THROUGH METAL AND THEREFORE METAL COOKING UTENSILS CAN NEVER BE USED IN A MICROWAVE, FOR COOKING ON MICROWAVE ONLY

Foods Not Suitable for Cooking by Microwave Only

Yorkshire Puddings, Souffles, Double Crust Pastry Pies.

Because these foods rely on dry external heat to cook correctly, do not attempt to cook by microwave.

Foods that require deep fat frying cannot be cooked either.

STANDING TIME

When a microwave oven is switched off, the food will continue to cook by conduction – NOT BY MICROWAVE ENERGY. Hence STANDING TIME is very important in microwaving, particularly for dense foods i.e. meat, cakes and reheated meals (Refer to page 9).

Boiled Eggs

Do not boil eggs in your microwave. Raw eggs boiled in their shells can explode and cause serious injury

13 Amp fused socket

Microwave Water Molecule Absorption Vibration

General Guidelines

PIERCING

The skin or membrane on some foods will cause steam to build up during cooking. These foods must be pierced or a strip of skin should be peeled off before cooking to allow the steam to escape. Eggs, potatoes, apples, sausages etc., will all need to be pierced before cooking. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOIL EGGS IN THEIR SHELLS.

MOISTURE CONTENT

Many fresh foods e.g. vegetables and fruit, vary in their moisture content throughout the season. Jacket potatoes are a particular example of this. For this reason cooking times may have to be adjusted throughout the year. Dry ingredients e.g. rice, pasta, can dry out further during storage and cooking times may differ from ingredients freshly purchased.

CLING FILM

Cling film helps keep the food moist and the trapped steam assists in speeding up cooking times. However it should be pierced before cooking, to allow excess steam to escape. Always take care when removing cling film from a dish as the build-up of steam will be very hot. Always purchase cling film that states on the packet “suitable for microwave cooking” and use as a covering only. Do not line dishes with cling film. Do not cover foods when cooking by Combination, Convection or Grill.

STANDING TIME

Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require a STANDING TIME (inside or outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the centre completely.

■ MEAT JOINTS – Stand 15 mins. wrapped in aluminium foil.

■ JACKET POTATOES – Stand 5 mins. wrapped in aluminium

foil.

■ LIGHT CAKES – Stand 5 mins. before removing from dish.

■ RICH DENSE CAKES – Stand 15-20 mins.

■ FISH – Stand 2-5 mins.

■ EGG DISHES – Stand 2-3 mins.

■ PRECOOKED CONVENIENCE FOODS – Stand for 5 mins.

■ PLATED MEALS – Stand for 2-5 mins.

■ VEGETABLES – Boiled potatoes benefit from standing

1-2 mins., however most other types of vegetables can be served immediately.

■ DEFROSTING – It is essential to allow standing time to complete the process. This can vary from 5 mins. e.g. raspberries, to up to 1 hour for a joint of meat.

If food is not cooked after STANDING TIME, return to oven and cook for additional time.

DISH SIZE

Follow the dish sizes given in the recipes, as these affect the cooking and reheating times. A quantity of food spread in a bigger dish cooks and reheats more quickly.

QUANTITY

Small quantities cook faster than large quantities, also small meals will reheat more quickly than large portions.

SPACING

Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced apart. NEVER pile foods on top of each other.

SHAPE

Even shapes cook evenly. Food cooks better by microwave when in a round container rather than square.

DENSITY

Porous airy foods heat more quickly than dense heavy foods.

COVERING

Cover foods with microwave cling film or a self-fitting lid. Cover fish, vegetables, casseroles, soups. Do not cover cakes, sauces, jacket potatoes, pastry items.

ARRANGING

Individual foods e.g. chicken portions or chops, should be placed on a dish so that the thicker parts are to the outside.

STARTING TEMPERATURE

The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat up. Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature.

TURNING AND STIRRING

Some foods require stirring during cooking. Meat and poultry should be turned after half the cooking time.

LIQUIDS

All liquids must be stirred before and during heating. Water especially must be stirred before and during heating, to avoid eruption. Do not heat liquids that have previously been boiled. DO NOT OVERHEAT.

CHECKING FOOD

It is essential that food is checked during and after a recommended cooking time, even if an AUTO PROGRAM has been used (just as you would check food cooked in a conventional oven). Return the food to the oven for further cooking if necessary.

CLEANING

As microwaves work on food particles, keep your oven clean at all times. Stubborn spots of food can be removed by using a branded oven cleaner, sprayed onto a soft cloth, always wipe the oven dry after cleaning. Avoid any plastic parts, the roof of the oven and door area.

Containers to use

When unsure that a cooking container is suitable for use in your microwave, check by the following test:

1. Fill a microwave safe measuring jug with 300ml (

⁄

pt) cold water.

2. Place it on the turntable alongside the dish to be tested. If the dish you are testing is a large dish, then stand the measuring jug on top of the empty dish.

3. Heat on HIGH power for 1 minute.

Result

If the dish is suitable for microwaving, it will remain cool, whilst the water in the jug will begin to feel warm. If the testing dish feels warm, do not use as it is obviously absorbing microwave energy.

N.B. This test does not apply to plastic or metal based containers e.g. Le Creuset

style dishes, which should not be used as they are cast iron covered with enamel.

OVEN GLASS

Everyday glass that is heat resistant e.g. Pyrex

, is ideal for Microwave, Convection or Combination cooking. DO NOT USE FOR GRILLING. Do not use delicate glass or lead crystal which may crack or arc.

CHINA

AND CERAMIC

Everyday glazed china, porcelain or ceramic plates, bowls, mugs and cups can be used if they are heat resistant. Fine bone china should only be used for reheating for short periods. Do not use dishes with a metal rim or pattern. Do not use jugs or mugs with glued handles, since the glue can

melt. If dishes are heat resistant they may be used on Convection and Combination but not directly under the Grill.

POTTER

Y, EARTHENWARE,

STONEWARE

If completely glazed, these dishes are suitable. Do not use if partially glazed or unglazed, since they are able to absorb water which in turn absorbs microwave energy, making the container very hot and slows down the cooking of food.

FOIL/MET

AL CONTAINERS

NEVER ATTEMPT TO COOK IN FOIL OR METAL containers on Microwave only as the microwaves cannot pass through and the food will not heat evenly, it may also damage your oven. Small items in shallow foil containers can be REHEATED in the microwave, as long as containers do not touch the oven walls or door. Foil and metal containers can be used on Grill and Convection modes and may be used with care during certain Combination cooking, as long as they are not damaged or dented.

QUICK CHECK GUIDE TO COOKING UTENSILS

Choosing the correct container is a very important factor in deciding the success or failure of your cooking.

Testing Dishes for Suitability - For Microwave Cooking Only.

PLASTIC

Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use, but do not use for cooking foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that require long cooking times e.g. brown rice.

Only use Tupperware

containers if they are designed for microwave use. Do not use Melamine. Never cook in margarine cartons or yoghurt pots, as these will melt with the heat from the food. If heatproof they can be used for Convection or Combination cooking. DO NOT USE UNDER THE GRILL.

PAPER

Plain white absorbent kitchen paper (kitchen towel) can only be used for microwave cooking e.g. covering blind pastry cases and for covering bacon to prevent splattering. ONLY USE FOR SHORT COOKING TIMES. NEVER RE-USE A PIECE OF KITCHEN TOWEL. ALWAYS USE A FRESH PIECE OF PAPER FOR EACH DISH.

Avoid kitchen paper containing manmade fibres. If you are using branded re-cycled kitchen towel, check first that it is recommended for microwave use. Do not use waxed or plastic coated cups or plates as the finish may melt. Greaseproof paper can be used to line the base of dishes and to cover fatty foods e.g. bacon rashers, to stop splattering. White paper plates can be used for SHORT REHEATING TIMES, on Microwave only.

WICKER, WOOD, STRA

W BASKETS

Dishes will crack and could ignite. Do not use wooden dishes in your microwave. DO NOT USE ON ANY COOKING MODE.

CLING FILM

Microwave cling film can only be used for covering food that is reheated by microwave. It is also useful for covering food to be cooked, but care should be taken to avoid the film being in direct contact with the food eg. Do not line dishes with cling film. DO NOT USE ON ANY OTHER COOKING MODE.

ROASTING BAGS

Roasting bags are useful when slit up one side to tent a joint, for roasting by power and time. Do not use the metal twists supplied, when using Microwave or Combination.

ALUMINIUM FOIL

Small amounts of smooth aluminium foil can be used to SHIELD joints of meat during defrosting and cooking by Microwave, as the microwaves cannot pass through the foil, this prevents the parts shielded from overcooking or overdefrosting. Take care that the foil does not touch the sides or roof of the oven, as this may cause arcing and damage your oven. Aluminium foil can be used for Convection cooking.

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Control Panels

Potatoes

Micro Power

Grill 1-2-3

Convection

Turbo-Bake

Combination

CHAOSCHAOS

lb oz

Delay/ Stand Clock more less

Stop/Cancel

Start

Reheat Meal

Pastry/ Cake

Crispy Top

Meat

Chicken

Roast Veg

Veg/Fish

NN-A813A

AUTO SENSOR

SENSOR COMBI

AUTO WEIGHT

min

min10sec

CHAOS

min

min10sec

1 h

Micro Power

Grill 1-2-3

Convection

Turbo-Bake

Combination

more less

Stop/Cancel

Start

Reheat Meal

Pastry/ Cake

Crispy Top

Meat

Chicken

Roast Veg

Veg/Fish

NN-A883W

AUTO SENSOR

SENSOR COMBI

AUTO WEIGHT

Delay/ Stand Clock

lb oz

Potatoes

DEFROST

NN-A873/NN-A813* NN-A883/NN-A823*

(1) Display Window

(2) Time Pads

(3) Auto Sensor Microwave

Programs

(4a) Auto Sensor Combination

Programs

(4b) Auto Weight Combination

Programs

(5) Auto Weight Defrost Programs

(6) Microwave Power Pad

(7) Grill Pad

(8) Convection Pad

(9) TURBO-BAKE Pad

(10) Combination Pad

(11) Delay/Stand Pad:

This can be used to delay a cooking program for up to 9 hrs 99 mins., or used to time or for standing (non-cooking) time.

(12) Clock Pad:

Refer to page 15 for setting the clock.

(13) lb/oz Conversion Pad

(14) More/Less Pads

(15) 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.

(16) 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.

(17) Door Release Pad

(1)

(2)

(1)

(2)

(15)

(12)

(13)

(14)

(16)

(14)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(5)

(11)

(13)

(16)

(3)

(4a)

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 completion of cooking, five beeps sound.

(15)

(12)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(5)

(11)

(3)

(4a)

(4b)

* The design of your control panel may vary from the panel displayed (depending on colour and shape of pads or buttons), but the words relating to the pads will be the same, and function in the same way.

(4b)

(17)

NN-A873/NN-A813*

NN-A883/NN-A823*

Let’s Start to Use your Oven

1 Plug in

Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to read your operating instructions.

2 Press Clock Pad

Set clock as a 12hr clock. Set time using time pads. Press clock pad again. (See page 15 for details).

Press Convection Pad

(This procedure is to burn off the oil used for rust protection in the oven.) Keep pressing this pad until 250C is in the display window. Remove all accessories from the oven.

Press Time Pad

Press 1 min pad until 5 minutes is displayed in the window.

Press Start Pad

The time will be displayed in the window and count down. The oven will beep at the end of the program. The oven is now ready to use. Caution: Grill elements and oven will be hot.

6 Demonstration Mode

This is to enable you to experiment setting various programs. (The letter D will always appear in the display window. This is to confirm that there is no microwave power produced and it is safe to use the oven without any food). To select this mode press the clock pad three times. “Demo mode press any key” will appear. To cancel press the clock pad a further three times.

7 Child Lock

To operate the child lock facility press the Start pad three times, this will deactivate the microwave. “Lock” will appear in the display and none of the controls will operate. To clear child lock facility press Stop/Cancel three times.

Potatoes

Micro Power

Grill 1-2-3

Convection

Turbo-Bake

Combination

CHAOSCHAOS

lb oz

Delay/ Stand Clock more less

Stop/Cancel

Start

Reheat Meal

Pastry/ Cake

Crispy Top

Meat

Chicken

Roast Veg

Veg/Fish

NN-A813A

AUTO SENSOR

SENSOR COMBI

AUTO WEIGHT

min

min10sec

1 h

CHAOS

min

min10sec

1 h

Micro Power

Grill 1-2-3

Convection

Turbo-Bake

Combination

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Stop/Cancel

Start

Reheat Meal

Pastry/ Cake

Crispy Top

Meat

Chicken

Roast Veg

Veg/Fish

NN-A883W

AUTO SENSOR

SENSOR COMBI

AUTO WEIGHT

Delay/ Stand Clock

lb oz

Potatoes

DEFROST

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Press Clock Pad

“SET TIME” will appear in the display window, and the colon starts to blink.

●

Press Time Pads

Enter time of day by pressing Time Pads e.g. 1.25pm (12hr clock).

●

Press Clock Pad

Colon stops blinking. Time of day is now locked into the display.

Press once

● Select Cooking Time. ● Press Start.

● Press this pad until the power you require

appears in the display window.

Setting the Clock

Microwave Cooking and Defrosting

There are 6 different microwave power levels available.

Selecting Microwave Power Level

N.B.

1. To reset time of day, repeat steps above.

2. The clock will keep the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied.

3. This is a 12 hour clock.

min

min10sec

1 h

Micro Power

Start

Clock

min

min10sec

1 h

Press five times

Press twice

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Power

Press Level Wattage

once High 1000 W twice Defrost 270 W 3 times Medium 600 W 4 times Low 440 W 5 times Simmer 250 W 6 times Warm 100 W

CAUTION: The oven will automatically work on HIGH microwave power if a cooking time is entered without the power level previously being selected.

N.B.

1. Maximum time that can be set on HIGH power is 30 min.

2. On all Power Levels, except HIGH power, the maximum time that can be set is 99 minutes, 90 seconds. The 1h pad is inoperable.

Example of how to set 1.25pm

Microwave Cooking and Defrosting

ACCESSORY TO USE:

When using your oven on MICROWAVE only, the glass turntable provided must always be in position. DO NOT attempt to use microwave only with any metal accessory in the oven.

DO NOT place food directly onto the turntable except in the case of Jacket Potatoes cooked by MICROWAVE only.

Foods reheated or cooked by MICROWAVE only are normally covered with a lid or cling film, unless otherwise stated.

Two Stage Cooking:

e.g. High power 10 minutes followed by Simmer power 20 minutes; Select High power and program 10 minutes then select second power (Simmer) with second cooking time (20 minutes) then press Start.

Three Stage Cooking:

e.g. High power 5 minutes, Delay 5 minutes, High power 2 minutes; Select first Power level and cooking time, then press DELAY and time, then select final power level and final cooking time. Then press Start.

• Select the desired program by pressing pad once, twice or three times.

• Press to select g or lb and oz. • Enter the weight by pressing the More & Less pads. The more pad will start with the minimum weight for each food.

• Press Start.

Auto Weight 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 can be programmed in pounds and ounces or grams. The weight starts from the minimum weight for each category.

Program Weight Range Suitable Foods

1 Bread 100 - 800g (4oz - 1lb 12oz) Bread and rolls. Turn at beep.

2 Meat Items 200 - 1200g (7oz - 2lb 10oz) Small pieces of meat, minced meat, chicken portions, steaks, chops. Turn at beeps.

3 Meat Joints 400 - 2500g (14oz - 5lb 8oz) Whole chicken, meat joints. Turn at beeps and shield.

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more less

Start

CHAOSCHAOS

This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread.

The CHAOS defrost pad should be pressed to select the correct category and then enter in the weight of the food in grams or pounds and ounces using the appropriate pads (See page 16).

Foods should be placed in a suitable dish, whole chickens and joints of meat should be on an upturned saucer or on a rack. Chops, chicken portions and slices of bread should be placed in a single layer. It is not necessary to cover the foods.

The CHAOS Theory principle is used in Auto Weight defrost programs to give you a quick and more even defrost.

The CHAOS system uses a random sequence of pulsing microwave energy which speeds up the defrosting process.

During the program the oven will beep to remind you to check the food.

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU TURN AND STIR THE FOOD FREQUENTLY AND SHIELD IF NECESSARY (See page 18).

On hearing the first beep you should TURN and SHIELD (if possible). On the second beep you should turn the food or break it up.

Auto Weight Defrost Programs

CATEGORY 1 BREAD The Bread Program is suitable for defrosting small items e.g. rolls, buns and slices of bread which are

required for immediate use. Small items may feel warm immediately after defrosting. Loaves can also be defrosted on this program but these will require standing time to allow the centre to thaw out. Standing time can be shortened if slices are separated and buns and loaves cut in half. Items should be turned halfway during defrosting. THIS PROGRAM IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CREAM CAKES OR DESSERTS e.g. cheesecake.

CATEGORY 2 MEAT ITEMS (MINCE/CHOPS/CHICKEN PORTIONS)

It is necessary for mince to be broken up frequently during defrosting and this is best carried out in a large shallow dish. Chops and chicken portions should be arranged in a single layer and turned frequently.

CATEGORY 3 MEAT JOINTS/WHOLE CHICKENS Meat joints and chickens will require shielding during defrosting especially if they are particularly fatty

pieces. This is to prevent over defrosting on the outside edges. Smooth foil secured with cocktail sticks should be used. DO NOT ALLOW THE FOIL TO TOUCH THE WALLS OF THE OVEN. Back fat of joints, legs, wings and breast bones need shielding (see photograph above). Standing time of at least 1 hour should be allowed (rolled joints may require longer) before cooking to ensure the centre is fully defrosted.

1st Beep

Turn or Shield

2nd Beep

Turn or break up

CHAOSCHAOS

1 Check foods during

defrosting. Foods vary in their defrosting speed.

2 It is not necessary to

cover the food.

3 Always turn or stir the

food especially when the oven “beeps’’. Shield if necessary (see point 5).

4 Minced meat/chops/chicken

portions should be broken up or separated as soon as possible and placed in a single layer.

5 Shielding prevents food

cooking. It is essential when defrosting chickens and joints of meat. The outside thaws out first, so protect wings/breast/fat with smooth pieces of aluminium foil secured with cocktail sticks.

6 Allow standing time so

that the centre of the food thaws out. (minimum 1 hour for joints of meat and whole chickens)

By selecting the DEFROST power level from the microwave power pad, and setting a time, you can defrost food in your microwave. The biggest problem is getting the inside defrosted before the outside starts to cook.

For this reason a defrost program alternates between a defrost power and a standing time. The name for this type of defrost is cyclic and during the

standing stages there is not any microwave power in the oven, although the light will remain on and the turntable will turn. The automatic stand times ensure a more even defrost but it is still necessary to allow for standing time before use. Place foods in a suitable container. Meat joints and chickens should be placed on an upturned saucer or on a plastic rack if you have one.

Defrosting Guidelines

Turn dense foods and meat 2/3 times during defrosting.

TIPS

Separate chops and small items e.g. bread slices where possible.

Chickens and joints of meat will require shielding during defrosting.

Break up small items e.g. minced meat, frequently during defrosting.

Meat Defrosting Time Method Standing Time

Beef/Lamb/ 14-16 mins Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned 60 mins. Pork Joint 450g (1lb) saucer or use a rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield.

Minced Beef 12 mins Place in a suitable dish. 15 mins.

450g (1lb) Break up and turn 3-4 times.

Chops 10 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. 15 mins.

450g (1lb) Turn twice. Shield if necessary.

Sausages 12 mins. Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. 15 mins.

450g (1lb) Turn twice. Shield if necessary.

Bacon 6-7 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. 10 mins.

450g (1lb) Turn twice. Shield if necessary.

Stewing Steak 12 mins. Place in a suitable dish. 15 mins.

450g (1lb) Break up frequently.

Chicken 13 mins. Place in a suitable dish on an upturned saucer 60 mins.

450g (1lb) or use a rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield.

Chicken Portions 10-12 mins. Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. 30 mins.

450g (1lb) Turn twice. Shield if necessary.

Fish

Whole 9-10 mins. Place in a suitable dish. 15 mins.

450g (1lb) Turn twice. Shield.

Fillets/Steak 7-8 mins. Place in a suitable dish. 15 mins.

450g (1lb) Turn twice, separate if necessary.

Prawns 6-7 mins. Place in a suitable dish. 10 mins.

450g (1lb) Stir twice during defrosting.

General

Bread Sliced 5 mins. Place on the turntable. 10 mins.

400g (14oz) Separate and rearrange during defrosting.

Slice of bread 30 sec. Place on the turntable on 1-2 mins.

30g (1oz) a piece of kitchen paper.

Pastry 5

mins. Place on a plate. 10-15 mins.

450g (1lb) Turn over half way.

Soft Fruit 6-7 mins. Place in a suitable dish. 10 mins.

450g (1lb) Stir twice during defrosting.

Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & Time

The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting.

Using the Delay/Stand Feature

The Delay/Stand Pad is used as a timing pad either before, during or after a cooking program. When the Delay/Stand Pad is selected with a time, there is no microwave power in the oven during this time.

1. To Set a Standing Time:

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Press the Delay Pad

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Set Delay time (max 9hrs 99mins) (10 sec. pad is inoperable). An “H” will appear in the display to denote hours.

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Set the complete cooking program, by entering Cooking option and time required.

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Press Start Pad. Delayed time will count down then the cooking program will start.

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Set the desired Cooking Program, by selecting Cooking option and time required.

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Then Press the Stand Pad.

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Set desired standing time (max 9hrs 99mins) (10 sec. pad is inoperable). An “H” will appear in the display to denote hours.

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Press Start Pad. Cooking program will commence after which the standing time will count down.

2. To Set a Delay Start:

1. If the oven door is opened during the stand or delay time, the time in the display window will continue to count down.

2. Delay Start cannot be used before an Auto Program.

3. If the Delay Stand pad is pressed three times, this will turn off the auto guide system. “Operation guide off” will appear once. The words will not now scroll in the display window. To turn the auto guide back on, press the Delay/Stand pad three times. “Operation guide on” will appear, and then the words will scroll again.

Cooking option

Time

Cooking option

Time

Delay/ Stand

Start

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1 h

min

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1 h

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Grilling

min

min10sec

1 h

Start

Grill 1-2-3

• Select Grill power.

Press once for Grill 1 (High), twice for Grill 2 (Medium) or three times for Grill 3 (Low).

• Press Start to preheat.

“P” will appear in the display window. When the grill is preheated the oven will beep and the “P” will flash. Then open the door and place the food inside.

• Press Time pads to enter

cooking time. Maximum time is 99 mins., 90 secs. 1 h pad is inoperable.

• Press Start.

The cooking program will start and the time in the display will count down.

CAUTIONS:

The oven will automatically work on HIGH microwave power if a cooking time is entered without the Grill level previously being selected.

THE ACCESSORIES AND SURROUNDING OVEN WILL GET VERY HOT. USE OVEN GLOVES.

The radiant Grill system on the oven gives efficient cooking for a wide variety of foods e.g. chops, sausages, steak, toast, oven chips etc.

ALWAYS PREHEAT THE GRILL BEFORE USE.

The metal tray must be on the glass turntable when preheating, unless you are using the enamel shelf.

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NOTE: The Grill will only operate with the oven door closed, and there is no microwave power on the GRILL only program.

When using the grill to cook foods, once the grill is preheated the cooking times will be similar to traditional grilling. Most foods will require turning halfway through the cooking time (see section on oven accessories page 22).

The Grill has three variable settings, Grill 1 (High), Grill 2 (Medium) and Grill 3 (Low). Grill 1 will be the hottest.

RILLING TIMES

Place food on Splash Guard in the Metal Tray on the High Wire Rack on Turntable.

The splash guard will allow fat to drip through into the Metal Tray which will prevent excess splatter and smoke when grilling steaks, chops and other fatty foods.

Most foods require turning halfway during cooking. When turning food, open oven door and CAREFULLY remove the Metal Tray, Splash Guard and High Wire Rack or enamel shelf by holding the accessories firmly. Use oven gloves when removing accessories as they will be very hot, and so will the roof and walls of the oven.

After turning, return food to the oven, close door and press START. The oven will continue to count down the remaining cooking time. It is quite safe to open the oven door at any time to check the progress of the food as it is grilling.

Grilling

When grilling foods the Glass Turntable should be in position, with the High Wire Rack and the Metal Tray on top. The splash guard is placed inside the metal tray when cooking fatty foods. Or the enamel shelf can be used for grilling large quantities of food or to brown off a dish of food, but we do not recommend using this for fatty foods that can splatter.

VEN ACCESSORIES TO USE

1. There is no microwave power on the GRILL only program.

2. Use the accessories provided, as explained above.

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

4. Most meat items e.g. bacon, sausages, chops can be cooked on the hottest setting - GRILL 1.

5. GRILL 2 and GRILL 3 are used for more delicate foods or those that require a longer grill time e.g. fish or chicken portions.

6. ALWAYS PREHEAT THE GRILL WITH THE METAL TRAY ON GLASS TURNTABLE, UNLESS YOU ARE USING THE ENAMEL SHELF.

7. NEVER COVER THE FOOD WHEN GRILLING.

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

9. After Grilling it is important that the Grill accessories are removed for cleaning before reuse and that the oven walls and floor are wiped with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease. DO NOT PUT ACCESSORIES IN DISH WASHER.

GUIDELINES

Convection Cooking

Your Dimension 4 Combination Oven can be used as a conventional oven using the CONVECTION mode which incorporates a heating element with a fan.

Convection cooking is ideal for all cakes, pastries, yorkshire puddings and roast meats.

You can cook on one or two levels when using convection cooking. See individual recipes and guidelines on page 24 and 25 for recommended accessories to use.

For best results always place food in a preheated oven. If you wish to cook on the turntable, the metal tray must be on top of the glass turntable when preheating and cooking. If you wish to use the shelves you can preheat with or without the shelves in position.

●

Press to select oven temperature. The oven starts at 150 °C and then for each press the temperature will count up in 10 °C stages to 250 °C, then to 40 °C, 100 °C, 110 °C etc.

●

Press Start to preheat. A “P” will

appear in the display window. When the oven is preheated the oven will beep and the “P” will flash. Then open the door and place the food inside.*

●

Press Time Pads to enter

cooking time. Maximum cooking time is 9 hours, 99 minutes. The 10 sec pad is inoperable.

●

Press Start Pad.

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1 h

Start

Convection

Start

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* Note: Open the door using the Door Release Pad, because if the Stop/Cancel Pad is pressed the program may be cancelled.

Then if the time was entered the oven would revert to cooking on microwave only.

AUTIONS:

The oven will automatically work on HIGH Microwave Power if a cooking time is entered without the oven temperature previously being selected.

THE ACCESSORIES AND THE SURROUNDING OVEN WILL GET VERY HOT. USE OVEN GLOVES.

The oven will maintain the selected temperature for approximately 30 minutes. If no food has been placed inside the oven or a cooking time set, then it will automatically cancel the cooking program and revert to time of day.

Convection Cooking

ONE LEVEL COOKING.

Roasting Meat: Glass Turntable, Metal

Tray, Splash Guard and Low Rack.

Baking: Glass Turntable, Metal Tray, Low Rack.

OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE

If cooking on one level, you can use one of the shelves on the lower level, or you can use the round metal tray on top of the glass turntable.

GUIDELINES

When using the oven as a CONVECTION oven, there is NO MICROWAVE POWER, i.e. the oven is operating as a conventional oven and you can use all your standard metal baking tins and ovenware.

It is possible to cook on one or two levels when using convection cooking.

If using the turntable the food is then placed on the Low Rack or directly onto the Metal Tray. When cooking meat or other fatty foods ensure that the Splash Guard is also in position. Follow your individual recipe guidelines.

If using a shelf, place on the lower level. You can use the enamel shelf as a baking dish for roasting meat or potatoes, and the wire shelf for baking Swiss rolls or large dishes of food, that can not fit on the turntable.

Roasting Meat / Potatoes: Enamel Shelf on Lower Level.

Baking: Wire Shelf on Lower Level.

TWO LEVEL COOKING

When cooking on two levels use both the shelves supplied, with the enamel shelf on the lower level and the wire shelf on the upper level.

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

The shelves are ideal for batch baking and when cooking in a large dish that will not turn on the turntable.

Ensure that the shelves are inserted correctly, and are secure before use.

Do not place a dish of food weighing more than 5Kg (11 lb) on each 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 SHELVES FIRMLY WHEN YOU ARE REMOVING THEM FROM THE OVEN AS IF THEY ARE ALLOWED TO TILT HOT FOOD OR OIL COULD SPILL.

Guideline to Oven Temperatures

TEMP USE TEMP GAS

°C °F MARK

40°C Proving Bread 90°F 1/8

100°C Pavlova 200°F 1/4

110°C Meringues 225°F 1/4

120°C Slow drying Herbs 250°F 1/2

130°C Large Rich Fruit Cakes 275°F 1

140°C To start Rich Fruit Cakes

150°C (then reduce)

160°C Gingerbread, Cookies

170°C Shortbread, Small Tarts

300°F

325°F

TEMP USE TEMP GAS

°C °F MARK

180°C Souffle, Victoria Sandwich 350°F 4 190°C Lemon Meringue Pie, Mince 375°F 5

Pies, Treacle Tarts, Stuffed

Chicken, Roulades 200°C Choux Pastry, Scones, Bread, 400°F 6 210°C Sausage Rolls, Vol-au-Vents, 425°F 7 220°C Roast Potatoes, Yorkshires 230°C Biscuits 450°F 8-9 240°C 475°F 250°C

For best results always place food in a preheated oven. Don’t forget that for ease of programming of the most commonly used temperatures, your oven will start at 150°C and count up in 10°C stages to 250°C, then back to 40°C, 100°C and 110°C etc. Food is generally cooked UNCOVERED - unless it is a casserole or you wish to use roasting bags for joints.

Batch Baking

Cooking Large Dishes of Food

TURBO-BAKE Cooking

The oven can be programmed to cook or reheat food by the grill and the convection oven working simultaneously, to give foods that extra crispness and colour. This is known as TURBO-BAKE and can often reduce traditional oven cooking times.

ALWAYS PREHEAT BEFORE USE. The Metal Tray must be on the Glass Turntable when preheating, unless you are using the enamel shelf on the lower level.

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Grill 1-2-3

Start

Turbo-Bake

• Press to select oven temperature. The oven starts at 150°C, and then for each press the temperature will count up in 10°C stages to 250°C, then to 100°C, 110°C etc.

• Press to select Grill power, if you wish to adjust from Grill 2 (Medium) to select Grill 3 (Low), or Grill 1 (High).

• Press Start to preheat. “P” will appear in the display window. When the oven is preheated the oven will beep and the “P” will flash. Then open the door and place the food inside.*

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*NOTE: Open the door using the door release pad, because if the STOP/CANCEL pad is pressed the program may be

cancelled. Then if the time was entered the oven would revert to cooking on Microwave only.

• Press Time Pads to enter cooking time. Maximum time is 9 hours, 99 minutes. The 10 sec. pad is inoperable.

• Press Start.

CAUTIONS:

The oven will automatically work on HIGH Microwave Power if a cooking time is entered without the oven temperature and Grill setting previously being selected.

THE ACCESSORIES AND THE SURROUNDING OVEN WILL GET VERY HOT. USE OVEN GLOVES.

TURBO-BAKE Cooking

When using TURBO-BAKE the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray placed on top. Or the enamel shelf can be used for Turbo-Bake cooking, on the lower level, when cooking larger quantities of food.

The Splash Guard reduces splattering of hot fat from the otherwise open Metal Tray.

Individual small items can be placed on the Metal Tray on the High Wire Rack on the Glass Turntable.

GUIDELINES

Always place food in a preheated oven.

Food is cooked UNCOVERED.

DO NOT USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS.

Using TURBO-BAKE can reduce traditional oven cooking times

(see table below) - all foods were cooked on the low rack, with metal tray on glass turntable.

FOOD

WEIGHT

TRADITIONAL OVEN TURBO-BAKE

Cheese and Tomato Thin and Crispy Pizza

Southern Fried Chicken portions

Chicken Samosas

Chargrilled Vegetable Ciabatta

350 g 10-12 mins. 5-6 mins.

200°C 250°C + Grill 1

800 g 30-35 mins. 20 mins.

200°C 250°C + Grill 1

200 g 14 mins. 10 mins.

200°C 220°C + Grill 2

355 g 14 mins. 10 mins.

200 °C 250°C + Grill 2

Food can be placed on the Low Rack or Metal Tray on High Wire Rack - see individual recipe for guidelines. When cooking meat or fatty foods, the Splash Guard should be placed inside the Metal Tray, but underneath the Low Rack (see below).

OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE

Combination Cooking

Your oven has three methods of cooking by Combination.

1. Convection and Microwave 2. Grill and Microwave 3. TURBO-BAKE and Microwave

●

Press Combination pad.

●

Select first cooking

mode.

●

Select microwave power. Options available depend on first cooking mode selected.

●

Press if preheating.*

●

Set cooking time. 10 sec. pad

is inoperable.

●

Press Start pad.

CAUTIONS: The oven will automatically work on HIGH microwave power if a

cooking time is entered without the power level previously being selected.

Take care to use oven gloves when removing dishes from the oven - especially when turning or stirring foods as the oven walls and roof will be very hot.

min

min10sec

1 h

Start

Combination

Grill 1-2-3

Micro Power

COMBINATION cooking is ideal for many foods. The microwave power cooks them quickly, whilst the oven, grill or both gives the traditional browning and crispness.

All this happens simultaneously resulting in most foods being cooked in

/2-2/3 of the

conventional cooking time.

There is no need to preheat on COMBINATION programs, EXCEPT when cooking pastry and using a COMBINATION program of Grill and Microwave.

It is possible to use smooth seamed metal tins and foil containers on COMBINATION but they must be placed directly onto the metal tray on the glass turntable. They must not be placed directly onto the Low Rack, or arcing will occur.

If you experience arcing, which is when you see blue sparks or hear crackling noises, the metal container is unsuitable or you have insufficient food in the oven. You should stop the program immediately and change the

container or re-program to CONVECTION only.

To cook successfully by COMBINATION you should always use a minimum of 200 g (7oz) food. Small quantities should be cooked by Convection, Grill or TURBO-BAKE

PREHEAT IF NECESSARY

* NOTE:

When placing food in the oven after preheating, just open the door using the Door Release Pad, because if STOP/CANCEL Pad is pressed the program may be cancelled. Then, if the time was entered, the oven would revert to cooking on microwave only.

OVEN ACCESSORIES

When using any Combination cooking program the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray placed on top.

CONTAINERS TO USE

DO NOT use plastic MICROWAVE containers on Combination Programs (unless suitable for combination cooking). Dishes must be able to withstand the heat of the top grill - heatproof glass e.g. Pyrex® or ceramic are ideal. But do not put dishes on the High Wire Rack directly under the grill, use the Low Rack.

Convection

Turbo-Bake

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