Panasonic NN-CD58JSGPG operation manual

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Operating Instructions and Cookbook

Convection/Grill/Microwave Oven

Model No. NN-CD58JS

For domestic use only

Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference

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Important Notice

Weight

½ oz -

1 oz -

2 oz -

3 oz -

4 oz -

5 oz -

6 oz -

7 oz -

8 oz -

9 oz -

10 oz -

11 oz -

12 oz -

13 oz -

14 oz -

15 oz -

1 lb/16 oz -

Capacity

½ tsp -

1 tsp -

1 tbsp -

¼ pt -

½ pt -

¾ pt -

1 pt -

1¾ pt -

15 g

25 g

50 g

75 g

100 g

150 g

175 g

200 g

225 g

250 g

275 g

300 g

350 g

375 g

400 g

425 g

450 g

3 ml

5 ml

15 ml

150 ml

300 ml

450 ml

600 ml

1 litre

The IEC (60705) power output (watts)

The heating category for small

Microwave symbol

packs of food

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.

Your oven is rated 1000 Watts (IEC). When using other cookbooks remember to adjust cooking times accordingly. The symbol indicates the heating category for your oven when cooking or reheating convenience foods.

Your oven is rated ‘E’, which is very efcient. 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 and cooking on pages 65-81 of this book.

Always check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening the door. After checking the progress of the foods, press Start to continue the cooking time.

Failure to follow the instructions given in this Operating

Instructions and Cookbook, may affect the recipe result and in

some instances may be dangerous.

( Customer Communications Centre

0344 844 3899

Selected Spares and Accessories:

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

For Cookery Advice call: 01344 862108 (open Monday to Wednesday 9am - 12pm)

Alternatively visit our web site at www.theideaskitchen.co.uk

Or write to the address below: Home Appliance Innovation Centre Panasonic Consumer Electronics U.K. Willoughby Road Bracknell Berks RG12 8FP

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Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic appliance.

Contents

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Important Safety Instructions . . . . 9-10

Disposal of Old Equipment........10

Before Using your Oven .........11

Placement of your Oven .........12

Care & Cleaning of your

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

Maintenance of your Oven .......14

Parts of your Oven. . . . . . . . . . . .15-16

Important Information - Read

Carefully ...................17-19

Microwaving Principles ..........20

General Guidelines ...........21-23

Containers to Use ............24-25

Cooking Modes ..............26-27

Control Panels ................. 28

Let's Start to Use your Oven ......29

Setting the Clock ...............30

Operation Guide Setting .........30

Microwave Cooking and

Defrosting ..................31-32

Auto Weight Defrost

- Chaos Defrost .............33-34

Defrosting Guidelines ........... 34

Defrosting Using Defrost

Microwave and Time ............35

Defrosting Chart Using Defrost

Microwave and Time ............36

Using the Quick 30 Function ......37

Using the Add Time Function. . . . . . 37

Grilling .....................38-39

Convection Cooking ..........40-41

Combination Cooking .........42-43

Combination 1. Convection and

Microwave ..................44-45

Combination 2. Grill and

Microwave ..................46-47

Multi-stage Cooking ............ 48

Using the Timer .............49-50

Auto Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-54

Junior Menu Programs ........55-57

Auto Cook Programs .........58-59

Auto/Roast Programs .........60-62

Cooking and Reheating

Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63-64

Reheating Charts ............65-70

Cooking Charts ..............71-81

Recipes

Increasing and Decreasing

Recipes ......................82

Using Recipes From Other Books .. 82

Cooking for One ...............82

Soups and Starters ...........83-84

Fish .......................85-87

Meat and Poultry .............88-93

Pasta, Rice and Beans ........94-95

Cheese and Egg Dishes .......96-97

Vegetables and Vegetarian ....98-102

Sauces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103-104

Pastry ......................105

Baking ...................106-107

Desserts .................108-111

Preserves ................112-113

Junior Recipes ............114-116

Questions and Answers ......117-118

Technical Specication ......... 119

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Safety Instructions

� Important safety instructions. Before operating this oven,

please read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference.

� This appliance can be used by children aged from

8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction by a person responsible for their safety concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Keep the

appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

� 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.

� If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualied

person in order to avoid a hazard.

� Warning! 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.

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Safety Instructions

� Warning! 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 by a qualied service person.

� Warning! Liquids and other foods must not be heated in

sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

� Warning! Do not place this oven near an electric or gas

cooker range.

� Warning! Only allow children to use the oven without

supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use. Ensure that children do not touch the hot outer casing after operation of the oven.

� This oven is intended for Counter-top use only. It is not

intended for built-in use or for use inside a cupboard.

For Countertop use:

� Oven must be placed on a at, stable surface

85 cm / 33 ½ inch above oor level, with rear of oven

placed against a back wall. For proper operation, the

oven must have sucient air ow. i.e. 5 cm /2 inch at one

side, the other being open; 15 cm /6 inch clear over the top; 10 cm /4 inch at the rear.

� When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check

the oven frequently as these types of containers ignite if overheated.

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Safety Instructions

� If smoke is emitted or a re occurs in the oven, press

Stop/Cancel button and leave the door closed in order to

stie any ames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut o

power at fuse or circuit breaker panel.

� This appliance is intended to be used in household

applications only.

� Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed

eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container.

� 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.

� 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.

� The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food

deposits removed.

� Clean the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal

areas regularly. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to the oven walls, door seals and door seal

areas wipe o 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.

� 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.

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Safety Instructions

� Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could

lead to deterioration of surfaces that could aect the

life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

� A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning the

appliance.

� Warning! The accessible parts may become hot in grill,

convection and combination use. Young children

should be kept away. Children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.

� Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet

and the oven door will get hot during grill, convection, or combination functions, take care when opening or closing the door and when inserting or removing food and accessories.

� The oven has a heating element situated in the top of

the oven. After using either the grill, convection or combination functions, the inside surfaces of the oven

will be very hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching any of the inside surfaces near the heating element inside the oven. N.B. After cooking by these functions, the

oven accessories will be very hot.

� This appliance is not intended to be operated by means

of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

� In case of electronic failure, oven can only be turned o at

the wall socket.

� Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave

ovens.

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Safety Instructions

� Do not use harsh, abrasive cleaners or sharp metal

scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.

� The microwave oven is intended for heating food and

beverages only. Take care when heating foods low in moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, biscuits and

pastries. These can easily burn, dry out or catch on re if

cooked too long. We do not recommend heating foods low in moisture such as popcorn or poppadoms.

� Drying of food, newspapers or clothing and heating of

warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloths, wheat bags, hot water bottles and similar may lead to risk of

injury, ignition or re.

� 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.

� Caution! In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent

resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly

switched on and o by the utility.

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Important Safety Instructions

Read carefully and keep for future reference.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your

safety and convenience, which may be marked, and rated, 13 amps.

A 13 amp fuse is tted acording to the type of mains plug tted.

Should the fuse need to be replaced,

please ensure that the replacement fuse has the correct rating for the

type of mains plug tted 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.

Warning!

If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover omitted. 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.

If the tted 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 tted. 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 tted, please

observe the wiring code as shown

opposite. If in any doubt, please consult a qualied 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 greenand-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.

Voltage & Power

The voltage used must be

the same as specied on this

microwave oven. Using a higher voltage than that which is

specied is dangerous and may result in a re or other type of

accident causing damage.

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Important Safety Instructions

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.

Disposal of Old Equipment

Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems

This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying

documents means that used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take

them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.

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.

By disposing of them correctly, you will

help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.

For more information about collection

and recycling, please contact your local

municipality.

Penalties may be applicable for

incorrect disposal of this waste, in

accordance with national legislation.

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Before Using your Oven

Examine your Oven

1. 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.

Guarantee

2. Your receipt is your guarantee,

please keep safely.

Cord

3. If the supply cord of this

appliance is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer or

it’s service agent or a similarly qualied person in order to avoid

a hazard.

Note

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.

4. Before using grill, convection

or combination function for the

rst time operate the oven without

food and accessories (including glass turntable and roller ring) on Convection 220 °C for 5 minutes. 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 (except when preheating).

Caution! Hot Surfaces

Exterior oven surfaces,

including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during Combination/ Grill/Convection. Do not operate the oven empty apart from point 4 above and when preheating. The appliance must not be operated by microwave or combination including microwave without food in the oven. Operation when empty will damage the appliance.

During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven. The accessible parts may become hot in combination use. Young children less than 8 years of age should be kept away. Children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.

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Placement of your Oven

This oven is intended for countertop use only. It is not intended for built-in use or for use inside a cupboard. The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet.

15 cm/6″

5 cm/2″

1. Oven must be placed on a at,

stable surface 85 cm / 33 ½ inch

above oor level, with rear of oven

placed against a back wall. For

proper operation, the oven must have sufcient air ow, i.e. 5 cm / 2 inch at one side, the other being

open; 15 cm / 6 inch clear over the top; 10 cm / 4 inch at the rear.

10 cm/4″

Open

2. Do not place the microwave oven

3. Do not block the air vents on the

4. This appliance is intended to be

Care & Cleaning of your Oven

Important

It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is kept clean and wiped out after each use. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of a surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

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

3. After using grill, convection or

on a shelf directly above a gas or electric hob. This may be a safety hazard and the oven may be damaged.

sides 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. The oven will remain inoperable with a blank display until it has cooled.

used in household applications only.

may be used if they get very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended. Take care when cleaning around the waveguide cover.

combination cooking, the walls

of the oven should be cleaned with a soft cloth and soapy water. Particular care should be taken to keep the window area clean especially after cooking by grill, convection or combination. Stubborn spots inside the oven can be removed by using a small amount of conventional ovencleaner sprayed onto a soft damp

cloth. Wipe onto problem spots,

leave for recommended time and then wipe off. Do not spray

directly inside the oven.

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Care & Cleaning of your Oven

4. After use, the oven interior

should be wiped out to remove any remaining water in order to reduce the risk of corrosion to the cavity and door. The cavity and door can be damaged by abrasive cleaners and sharp objects so care must be taken to avoid damage caused in this way. If the cavity or door become damaged the lining may begin to corrode. Providing the above precautions are taken regarding the cleaning and care of your oven the life of the cavity and door may be extended.

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 the control panel. When

cleaning the control panel, leave

the oven door open to prevent the oven from accidentally turning on. After cleaning press Stop/Cancel pad to clear display window.

7. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they

can scratch the surface, which may

result in shattering of the glass.

8. 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 and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

9. 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.

10. It is occasionally necessary to

remove the glass turntable for cleaning. Wash the turntable in warm soapy water. Do not place in the dishwasher.

11. The roller ring and oven cavity oor 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.

After removing the roller ring from

cavity oor for cleaning, be sure to

replace it in the proper position.

12. When grilling or cooking by

convection or combination, some

foods may splatter grease onto the 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 difcult to clean

later.

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

14. Users are advised to avoid any downward pressure on the microwave door when in the open position. There is a safety risk that the oven will tilt forward.

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Maintenance of your Oven

Service

1. When your oven requires a service call your local Panasonic engineer (Customer Communications Centre on 0344 844 3899 can recommend an

engineer).

Door Seals

2. 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.

Oven Light

3. 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.

Selected Spares and Accessories

4. These may be ordered direct; on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer

Communications Centre on 0344 844 3899. Most major credit

and debit cards accepted. Ensure you quote the correct model number.

Warning!

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.

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Parts of your Oven

1. Do not operate the oven without the roller ring and glass turntable in place.

2. Only use the glass turntable

specically 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 utensils on the glass turntable touch the oven walls this will cause the turntable to stop moving. It will then 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 4 Kg (8 lb 14 oz) (this includes total weight of food and dish).

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 200 g (7 oz) 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 enamel tray must always be in place on the glass turntable (unless stated).

7. While cooking by microwave or combination the turntable may vibrate. This will not affect cooking performance.

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Parts of your Oven

1. Door release

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 button pressed.

2. See-through oven window

3. Door safety lock system

4. Oven lamp

5. Waveguide cover

(do not remove)

6. External oven air vents

7. Control panel

8. Power supply cord

9. Plug

10. Identication plate

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11. Glass turntable

The glass turntable and roller ring are the only accessories used for microwave cooking.

12. Roller ring

(i).The roller ring and oven oor

should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise. (ii).The roller ring must always be used together with the glass turntable for cooking.

13. Heating elements

14. Caution label (hot surfaces)

15. Menu label

16. Wire rack

17. Enamel tray

18. Warning label

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Note

1. The illustration is for reference only.

2. The glass turntable, wire rack and enamel tray are the only accessories with this

oven. All other cooking utensils mentioned in this manual must be purchased separately.

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Important Information - Read Carefully

Safety

If smoke is emitted or a re occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel button

and leave the door closed in order to

stie any ames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at fuse or 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 rst

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 initially 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

re and possibly damage the

interior of the oven.

Small Quantities of Food

Take care when heating small quantities of food as these can easily

burn, dry out or catch re if cooked too

long. Always set short cooking times and check the food frequently.

Note

Never operate the oven without food inside (except when preheating).

Foods Low in Moisture

Take care when heating foods low in

moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate,

biscuits and pastries. These can easily

burn, dry out or catch on re if cooked

too long. We do not recommend heating foods low in moisture such as popcorn or poppadoms. The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages only. Drying of

food, newspapers or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth, wheat bags, hot

water bottles and similar may lead to

risk of injury, ignition or re.

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.

Boiled Eggs

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

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.

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Important Information - Read Carefully

Warning!

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

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 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.

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.

Deep Fat Frying

Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your oven.

Meat Thermometer

Use a meat thermometer to check the degree of cooking of joints 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.

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

recycled paper products, e.g. kitchen roll unless they say they are specically

designed for use in a microwave oven. These products contain impurities

which may cause sparks and/or res

when used.

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

75 ˚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.

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Important Information - Read Carefully

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. See

page 21.

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.

Fan Motor Operation

After using the oven the fan motor may rotate for a few minutes 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.

Grilling

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

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. See page

64.

Arcing

Arcing may occur if a metal container has been used accidentally or if the incorrect weight of food is used or the accessories have been damaged.

Arcing is when blue ashes 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.

Maximum Weight on Turntable

The maximum weight that can be

placed on the turntable is 4 kg (8 lb 14 oz) (this includes total weight of food and dish).

Utensils/Containers

Before use check that utensils / containers are suitable for use in microwave ovens. See pages 24-25.

Storage of Accessories

Do not store any objects other than oven accessories inside the oven in case it is accidentally turned on.

Do not operate the oven empty (except when preheating and when burning off the oil, see point 4 on

page 11). The appliance

must not be operated by microwave or combination without food in the oven. Operation when empty will damage the appliance.

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Microwaving Principles

Oven Cavity

Turntable

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

mobile phones.

How Microwaves Cook Food

Magnetron

Waveguide

Reection

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

In a microwave oven, electricity is

converted into microwaves by the magnetron.

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 1½-2 inch (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.

Note

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, soufes, double

crust pastry pies. This is because these foods rely on dry external heat to cook

correctly, do not attempt to cook by

micro wave. Foods that require deep fat frying cannot be cooked either.

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.

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 21).

Boiled Eggs

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

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General Guidelines

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 nish

conducting through the food.

� Jacket Potatoes

After being cooked in microwave

only, remove and wrap in aluminium

foil to stand. It is not necessary to stand jacket potatoes cooked in combination mode. Stand for 15 minutes.

� Fish

Stand for 2-3 minutes.

� Egg Dishes

Stand for 1-2 minutes.

� Precooked Convenience

Food

Stand for 1-2 minutes.

� Meat Joints

Stand 15 minutes wrapped in aluminium foil.

� Plated Meals

Stand for 2-3 minutes.

� Vegetables

Boiled potatoes benet from standing for 1-2 minutes, 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 minutes e.g. raspberries, to up

to 1 hour for a joint of meat. See pages 34-35.

If food is not cooked after standing

time, return to oven and cook for

additional time.

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 es cape. 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 freshly purchased ingredients.

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General Guidelines

Cling Film

Cling lm helps keep the

food moist and the trapped steam assists in speeding

up cooking times. Cling lm

should be pierced before

cooking, to allow excess

steam to escape. Always take care when removing

cling lm from a dish as the

build-up of steam will be very hot. Always purchase

cling lm that states on

the packet “suitable for microwave cooking” and use as a covering only. Do not

line dishes with cling lm.

Do not cover foods when cooking by grill, convection or combination.

Dish Size

Follow the dish sizes given

in the recipes, as these

affect the cook ing and reheating times. A quan tity 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 lm or a self-tting lid. Cover sh, vegetables, cas seroles, soups. Do not cover cakes, sauces, jacket potatoes, pastry items.

Please refer to cooking charts and recipes for more information.

Arranging

Individual foods e.g. chicken

portions or chops, should

be placed on a dish with the thicker parts to the outside.

Ingredients

Foods containing fat, sugar

or salt heat up very quickly.

The lling may be much

hotter than the pastry. Take care when eating. Do not overheat even if the pastry does not appear to be very hot.

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General Guidelines

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. Food temperature should be between 5-8 ºC before

cooking.

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, during and after heating. Water espe cially

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 conven tional 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 and door area. Customers should not spray directly into the cavity.

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Containers to Use

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

When unsure that a cooking con tainer is suitable for use in your

microwave, check by the follow ing test:

1. Fill a microwave safe measur ing jug with 300 ml (½ pt) cold water.

2. Place it on the turntable along side the dish to be tested. If the dish

you are testing is a large dish, then

stand the measur ing jug on top of the empty dish.

Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils

Oven Glass

Everyday glass that is heat resistant e.g. Pyrex®,

is ideal for microwave,

convection or combination cooking. Do not use for grilling on the wire rack. 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 resis tant. 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.

3. Heat on High microwave for

1 minute.

Result

If the dish is suitable for micro waving, 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 absorbing microwave energy.

Note

This test does not apply to plastic or metal based con tainers e.g. Le Creuset® style dishes, which should not be used as they are cast iron covered with enamel.

Pottery, 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/Metal Containers

Never attempt to cook in foil or metal con tai ners

on microwave only as the microwaves cannot pass through and the food will

not heat evenly, it may also

damage your oven. Foil and metal containers can be used on grill or convection functions and may be used with care during certain combination cooking as long as they are not

damaged or dented.

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Containers to Use

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 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. cover ing 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 bres.

If you are using branded

recycled kitchen towel, check rst that it is recommended

for microwave use. Do not use waxed or plastic coated

cups or plates as the nish

may melt.

Greaseproof paper can be used to line the base of dishes and to cover when blind baking pastry cases. White paper plates can be used for short re heating times, on microwave only.

Wicker, Wood, Straw 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 lm 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 lm being

in direct contact with the food e.g. Do not line dishes with

cling lm. 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

cook ing by microwave, as

the microwaves cannot pass

through the foil, this prevents

the parts shielded from overcook ing or over de frost ing. 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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Cooking Modes

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.

Cooking modes Uses

Defrosting

• Reheating

•

Melting: butter,

Microwave

Grill

Convection

•

chocolate, cheese. Cooking sh,

•

vegetables, fruits, eggs. Preparing: stewed fruits,

•

jam, sauces, custards, choux, pastry, caramel, meat, sh.

Baking cakes without

• colour.

No Preheating

Grilling of meat or sh.

• Toast grilling.

• Colouring of gratin

• dishes or meringue pies.

No preheating

Baking of small items

• with short cooking times:

puff pastry, cookies, roll

cakes. Special baking: bread

•

rolls or brioches, sponge

cakes. Baking of pizzas and

• tarts.

Preheating advised

Accessories

to use

Wire rack on

enamel tray

Enamel tray

Containers

Use your own

Pyrex® dishes,

plates or

bowls, directly

on the glass

turntable.

No metal.

Use your own Pyrex® dishes,

heatproof

plates or

bowls,

directly on

the wire rack

on enamel

tray on glass

turntable.

Heatproof,

metal tin can

be used on

enamel tray.

Do not place

dishes

directly

on glass

turntable.

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Cooking Modes

Cooking modes Uses

Grill +

microwave

Convection +

microwave

Cooking lasagne,

•

meat, potatoes or

vegetable gratins.

No Preheating

Baking cakes

• Puff pastry tarts

•

Preheating if necessary

Accessories

to use

Wire rack on

enamel tray

Enamel tray

Containers

Microwaveable

and heatproof dishes placed

directly on wire

rack on enamel

tray on glass

turntable.

No metal.

Microwaveable

and heatproof dishes can be

used on the

enamel tray.

Do not place

dishes directly

on glass

turntable.

No metal.

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Control Panel

NN-CD58JS

1. Display window

2. Micro Power button (pages 31-32)

3. Convection button (pages 40-41)

4. Grill button (pages 38-39)

5. Auto Cook button (pages 58-59)

6. Junior Menu button

(pages 55-57)

7. Auto/Roast button (pages 60-62)

8. Dial

Enter time or weight of food by turning the dial. Use the dial for the Add Time function. (page 37)

9. Timer/Clock button (pages 30, 49-50)

10. Auto weight defrost-Chaos

Defrost (pages 33-34)

11. Quick 30 button (page 37)

12. Stop/Cancel button: 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

1110

day will appear in the display.

13. Start button

Press to start operating the oven. If

1312

during cooking the door is opened

or Stop/Cancel is pressed once,

Start has to be pressed again to continue cooking.

Beep Sound

A beep sounds when a button 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, ve beeps sound.

This oven is equipped with an energy saving function.

Note

When in stand-by mode the brightness of the display will be reduced. The oven will enter

stand-by mode, when rst

plugged in and immediately after the last operation has completed.

If an operation is set and

Start button is not pressed,

after 6 minutes the oven will automatically cancel the

operation. The display will revert back to clock mode.

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Let’s Start to Use Your Oven

NN-CD58JS

Press Convection Button

will appear in the display window with the oven temperature.This procedure is to burn off the oil used for rust protection in the oven. Press Convection button until 220 °C appears in the display window. Remove all accessories from the oven.

Turn Dial to Select Time

Turn dial until 5 minutes is displayed in the window.

Press Start

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: heating elements and oven will be hot.

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 conrm that there is

no microwave power produced and it is safe to use the oven without any food). To select this mode press the Micro Power button once and then Stop/Cancel 4 times. “DEMO MODE PRESS ANY KEY” will appear. To cancel press the Micro Power button once and then Stop/Cancel 4 times.

Plug In

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

Lb/oz Conversion

Default weight is grams. To select

weight in pounds and ounces, after rst plug in, press Start once. Press again to

change to grams.

Press Timer/Clock button Twice to Set Clock

Set clock as a 24hr clock. Turn dial to select the time (See page 30 for details).

Child Lock

To operate the child lock facility press

the Start pad three times, this will make the oven controls inoperable, however,

the door can be opened. will appear in the display and none of the controls will operate. To clear child lock facility press Stop/Cancel three times. To

activate or cancel child lock, Start or

Stop/Cancel must be pressed 3 times within a 10 second period. Child Lock can be set when a colon or the time of day is displayed.

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Setting the Clock

Example of how to set 11:25am.

Press Timer/Clock twice

“SET TIME” will appear in

the display window, and

the colon starts to blink.

Turn dial

Enter the time by turning the dial. The time appears in the display.

Press Timer/Clock

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

Note

1. To reset time of day, repeat step 1 through to step 3, as 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 24 hour clock, i.e. 2 pm = 14:00 not 2:00.

Operation Guide Setting

To assist you in programming your oven, the following operation will appear in the display window. When you become familiar with your oven, the operation guide can be turned off.

Colon or time of day appears in the display window.

Press Timer/Clock four times.

Display window

Press Timer/Clock four times.

Colon or time of day appears in the display window.

Display window

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Microwave Cooking and Defrosting

There are six different microwave power levels available.

Press Level Wattage

Once High 1000 W

Twice Defrost 270 W

3 Times Medium 600 W

4 Times Low 440 W

5 Times Simmer 300 W

6 Times Warm 100 W

Press Micro Power

Press this button until the power you require appears in the display window. The microwave symbol will also appear. When you select

Defrost, will also

appear.

Set time

Select cooking time by turning the dial. Your oven can be programmed

for up to 90 minutes on Medium, Low, Simmer, Defrost and Warm

microwave. High microwave can be programmed for 30 minutes.

Press Start

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

Note

1. Maximum time that can be set on High microwave is 30 minutes.

2. On all power levels, except High microwave, the maximum time that can

be set is 90 minutes.

3. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn dial to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be increased/

decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. Turning the dial to

zero will end cooking.

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Microwave Cooking and Defrosting

Note

4. For manual defrosting times, please refer to defrost chart on page 36.

5. For multi-stage cooking refer to page 48.

6. Stand time can be programmed after microwave power and time setting. Refer to using the timer on pages 49-50.

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 lm, unless otherwise

stated.

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Auto Weight Defrost - Chaos 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 grams or pounds and ounces. The weight starts from the minimum weight for each category.

Select the desired program by pressing button once, twice or three times. The microwave and defrost symbol will also appear.

Program Weight Range Suitable Food

1. Bread

2. Mince/ chops

3. Meat Joints

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

and bread.

The Chaos Defrost button 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 dial.

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 pages 34-35). On hearing the rst beep you should turn and shield (if possible). On the second beep you should turn the food or break it up.

100 g - 900 g

(4 oz - 2 lb)

200 g - 1200 g

(7 oz - 2 lb 10 oz)

400 g - 2000 g

(14 oz - 4 lb 7 oz)

Select the weight of the food by turning the dial.

Turning the dial slowly will count up in 10 g steps. Turning the dial quickly will speed up this process. Default weight is grams. To change weight to pounds and ounces refer to page 29.

Bread and rolls. Turn at beep. Standing time 10-15 minutes.

Small pieces of meat, minced meat, chicken portions, steaks, chops. Turn at beeps and shield.

Standing time 15-30 minutes.

Whole chicken, meat joints. Turn at beeps and

shield. Standing time of at least 1 hour.

Press Start

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Auto Weight Defrost - Chaos Defrost

1st Beep

Turn

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 Mince / chops (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. 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

Or shield

2nd Beep

Turn or break up

Defrosting Guidelines

For Best Results:

1. 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.

2. Check food during defrosting, as

foods vary in their defrosting speed.

3. It is not necessary to cover the food.

4. Always turn or stir the food

especially when the oven “beeps’’.

Shield if necessary (see point 6).

5. Minced meat/chops/chicken portions should be broken up or separated as soon as possible and placed in a single layer.

6. Shielding prevents food cooking. It is essential when defrosting chickens and joints of meat. The

outside thaws out rst, so protect

wings/breast and fat with smooth pieces of aluminium foil secured with cocktail sticks.

7. Allow standing time so that the centre of the food thaws out.

(Minimum of 1 hour for joints of meat and whole chickens).

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Defrosting Using Defrost Microwave and Time

By selecting the Defrost microwave

level from the Micro Power button, and setting a time, you can defrost food in

your microwave. The biggest challenge is getting the inside defrosted before the outside starts to cook.

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

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

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.

Chickens and joints of meat will require shielding during defrosting.

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

Break up small items e.g. minced

meat, frequently during defrosting.

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Defrosting Chart Using Defrost Microwave and Time

Select Defrost microwave. 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.

Food

Meat

Beef/Lamb/Pork joint 450 g (1 lb)

Minced beef 450 g (1 lb)

Chops 450 g (1 lb)

Sausages 450 g (1 lb)

Bacon rashers 450 g (1 lb)

Stewing steak 450 g (1 lb)

Whole chicken 450 g (1 lb)

Chicken portions 450 g (1 lb)

Fish

Whole 450 g (1 lb)

Fillets/Steak 450 g (1 lb)

Prawns 450 g (1 lb)

General

Bread sliced 400 g (14 oz)

Slice of bread 30 g (1 oz)

Pastry 500 g (1 lb)

Soft fruit 450 g (1 lb)

Defrosting

Time

16-18 mins

12 mins

12-14 mins

13 mins

7-9 mins

13 mins

13-15 mins

11-13 mins

10-12 mins

8-10 mins

6 mins

40 secs -

50 secs

6 mins

30 secs

10-11 mins

Method

Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned saucer or use a microwave safe rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield.

Place in a suitable dish. Break up and turn 3-4 times.

Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. Turn twice. Shield if necessary.

Place in a suitable dish. Turn and separate twice. Shield if necessary.

Place in a suitable dish. Break up frequently.

Place in a suitable dish on an upturned saucer or use a microwave safe rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield.

Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. Turn twice. Shield if necessary.

Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice. Shield.

Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice,

separate and shield if necessary. Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice

during defrosting.

Place on a plate. Separate and rearrange during defrosting.

Place on a plate. 1-2 mins

Place on a plate. Turn halfway.

Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice during defrosting

Standing

Time

60 mins

15 mins

10 mins

15 mins

60 mins

30 mins

15 mins

10 mins

15-30

mins

15 mins

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Using the Quick 30 Function

This function allows you to quickly set cooking time in 30 second increments.

Press Quick 30 to set the desired cooking time (up to 5 minutes). Each press is 30 seconds. Time appears in the display. Power level is pre-set at High microwave.

Press Start The cooking will start and the time in the display will count

down. At the end of cooking, ve beeps will sound.

Note

1. This function is only available for Micro Power. If desired, you can use

other Micro power levels. Select desired power level before pressing Quick 30.

2. After setting the time by Quick 30, you can not use the dial.

3. This function will not operate for 1 minute after manual cooking because

of ‘Add Time’ function.

4. If you wish to operate within 1 minute, pressing Stop/Cancel will allow the

operation.

Using the Add Time Function

This feature allows you to add cooking time at the end of previous cooking.

After cooking, turn dial to select Add Time function. Maximum

cooking time: Micro Power: High microwave up to 30 minutes; other microwave powers up to 90 minutes;

Grill: 90 minutes, Convection,

Combination and timer: 9 hours.

Press Start Time will be added. The time in the display window will count down.

Note

1. This function is only available for Micro Power, Grill, Convection,

Combination and Timer functions and it is not available for Auto programs.

2. The Add Time function will not operate after 1 minute cooking.

3. The Add Time function can be used after the multi-stage cooking and during cooking.

4. The power level is the same as the last stage.

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Grilling

The Quartz Grill system on the oven gives fast efcient cooking for a wide

variety of foods e.g. chops, sausages, steak, toast, oven chips etc.

Do not preheat the grill before use.

The enamel tray must be on the glass turntable when using.

Press Power Level Wattage

Once Grill 1 (High) 1300 W

Twice Grill 2 (Medium) 950 W

3 Times Grill 3 (Low) 700 W

Select Grill power

Press once for Grill 1 (High),

twice for Grill 2 (Medium) or three times for Grill 3 (Low). The grill symbol will also appear.

Set Time

Select cooking time by turning dial. Maximum time can be set up to 90 minutes.

Press Start

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

Note

1. The Grill will only operate with the oven door closed, and there is no

microwave power on the grill only program.

2. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn dial to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be increased/

decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. Turning the dial to

zero will end cooking.

Grilling Times

When using the grill to cook foods, 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 39).

The Grill has three variable settings, Grill 1 (High), Grill 2 (Medium) and Grill 3

(Low). Grill 1 will be the hottest.

Caution!

The accessories and surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven gloves.

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Grilling

Oven Accessories to Use

When grilling foods the glass turntable should be in position, with the enamel tray and the wire rack on top.

Place food on wire rack on the enamel tray on the turntable. The wire rack will allow fat to drip through into the enamel tray to reduce 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 enamel tray and wire rack

by holding the accessories rmly.

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.

If grilling sh or small items, place the

enamel tray on top of the wire rack.

Guidelines

1. There is no microwave power on

the Grill only program.

2. Use the accessories provided, as

explained.

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. This setting is also suitable for toasting bread, mufns and teacakes etc.

5. Grill 2 and Grill 3 are used for more delicate foods or those that

require a longer grill time e.g. sh

or chicken portions.

6. Do not preheat the grill.

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 oor are wiped

with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease. Do

not put accessories in dish washer.

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Convection Cooking

Your microwave oven can be used in convection mode which incorporates a

heating element with a fan. For best results always place food in a preheated oven. The enamel tray must be on the glass turntable when preheating.

Press to select oven temperature. There is a choice of convection temperatures 40 °C and 100 °C - 220 °C.

For quick selection of the most commonly used cooking temperatures, the oven starts at 150 °C and then for each press the temperature will count up in 10 °C stages

to 220 °C, then to, 40 °C, 100 °C, 110 °C

etc. The convection symbol will also appear.

Set time

Select cooking time by turning dial. Maximum cooking time is 9 hours.

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 ash. Then open the

door and place the food inside.*

(Skip this step when preheating is not required)

Press Start

Note: Check that only the convection symbol is still in the display. If the microwave symbol is displayed this is incorrect and the program should be cancelled. Reselect the convection setting.

Note

1. * Open the door using the door release, because if the Stop/Cancel

button is pressed the program may be cancelled.

2. The oven will maintain the selected temperature for approximately

30 minutes. If no food has been placed inside the oven, then it will automatically cancel the cooking program “OPEN DOOR” will appear in

the display window. If no cooking time is set, oven will revert to time of

day after 6 minutes.

3. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn dial to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be increased/

decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. Turning the dial to

zero will end cooking.

Caution!

The accessories and the surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven gloves.

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Convection Cooking

Note

4. After pressing Start, the selected temperature can be recalled and

changed. Press convection button once to indicate the temperature in the display window. While the temperature is recalled in the display win-

dow, you can change the temperature by pressing Convection button.

5. The oven cannot preheat to 40 °C.

Caution!

The accessories and the surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven gloves.

Oven Accessories to Use

When using the Convection oven the glass turntable should be in position and must have the enamel tray placed on top.

The food is then placed onto the enamel tray. Follow your individual recipe guidelines.

Roasting meat: glass

turntable, enamel tray.

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 not recommended to cook on more than one level when using the convection

oven. When cooking 2 trays of buns etc, cook in two batches.

Baking: glass turntable, enamel tray.

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Combination Cooking

Your oven has two methods of cooking by Combination.

1. Convection and Microwave (with and without preheat)

2. Grill and Microwave (preheat is not possible)

Combination cooking is ideal for many foods. The microwave power cooks them

quickly, whilst the convection or grill gives the traditional browning and crispness.

All this happens simultaneously resulting in most foods being cooked in ½ - of the conventional cooking time.

There is no need to preheat on combination programs, except when cooking

pastry.

It is possible to use smooth seamed metal tins and foil containers on combination but they must be placed directly onto the enamel tray on the glass turntable. They

must not be placed directly onto the wire 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 insufcient 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

(7 oz) food. Small quantities should be cooked by Convection, or Grill.

Preheat if necessary (convection and microwave combination only)

Select rst cooking mode.

Press if preheating *. Convection only.

Select Micro Power.

Options available depend

on rst cooking mode selected.

Set Time

Select cooking time by turning dial. Time can be set up to 9 hours.

Press Start

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Combination Cooking

Caution!

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.

* Note

1. When placing food in the oven after preheating, just open the door using the door release button, because if

program may be cancelled.

2. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn dial to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be increased/

decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. Turning the dial to

zero will end cooking.

3. After pressing Start, the selected temperature can be recalled and changed. Press convection button 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 button.

Stop/Cancel

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. Do not put dishes on wire rack directly under the grill, place on enamel tray

on glass turntable.

button is pressed the

Oven Accessories

When using any Combination cooking program the glass turntable should be in

position and must have the enamel tray placed on top, unless otherwise stated.

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Combination 1. Convection and Microwave

This is the most popular combination mode combining Convection heat with Micro

Power. Casseroles, meat joints, jacket potatoes and pastries are very successful using this combination. Unsuitable foods are those which contain whisked eggs, meringues, rich fruit cakes, biscuits and yorkshire puddings.

It is not necessary to preheat on combination except when cooking pastry dishes.

For pastry dishes preheat oven to 210 °C on Convection so that the oven is hot,

and then select the desired combination program or follow recipe guidelines.

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 220 °C, then to 100 °C,

110 °C etc. 40 °C is not available in combination mode.

Press if preheating.

Set Time

Select cooking time by turning dial. Time can be set up to 9 hours.

Press Micro Power button to select microwave setting. High & Defrost are not available.

Press Start

Oven Accessories to Use

When using Combination cooking the glass turntable should be in position and must have the enamel tray on top, unless otherwise stated.

Items of food can be placed onto the wire rack on the enamel tray on the glass turntable. Heatproof dishes of food should be placed directly onto the enamel tray on the glass turntable.

Joints and portions of meat should be placed on an upturned saucer on the enamel tray on the glass turntable. Alternatively they can be placed in a heatproof dish on the enamel tray on the glass turntable.

Recipes using foil or metal containers e.g. cakes and pastries should be placed directly onto the enamel tray on glass turntable.

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Combination 1. Convection and Microwave

The chart below gives suggestions for Combination programs. For cooking times refer to cooking charts or a similar recipe in the book. It is not possible to use High or Defrost microwave power in this mode.

Oven

temperature

220 °C Warm

220 °C Simmer

190 °C Simmer Whole chicken / turkey

180 °C Simmer Joints lamb

170 ºC Simmer Joints beef

170 °C Low Joints pork

160 °C Warm Casseroles

Microwave

Power

Use

Nuggets, sausage rolls, apple pie,

bread and butter pudding.

Quiche, frozen garlic baguette, part baked rolls, meat pies, cottage pie, sh pie.

Note

1. Food is usually cooked uncovered.

2. After cooking it is important that the accessories are removed for

cleaning before re-use and that the oven walls and oor are wiped with

a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease. Do not put accessories in the dishwasher.

3. Foods should always be cooked until browned and piping hot.

Oven accessories

to use

Caution!

Always use oven gloves when removing dishes from the oven Especially when turning or stirring foods, as the accessories and surrounding oven will get very hot.

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Combination 2. Grill and Microwave

This combination mode is suitable for foods which are normally grilled and for reheating small savoury items.

Do not use this program with less than 200 g (7 oz) of food.

It is not necessary to preheat when using this combination mode and food should always be cooked uncovered.

The grill will glow on and off during cooking - this is normal.

Select Grill power. Press once for Grill

1 (High), twice for

Grill 2 (Medium) or three times for Grill 3 (Low).

Select Micro Power. Keep

pressing this button until the power you require appears in the display window. High and Defrost are not available.

Set Time

Select cooking time by turning dial. Time can be set up to 9 hours.

Press Start

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Combination 2. Grill and Microwave

Oven Accessories to Use

When using Combination cooking the glass turntable should be in position and must have the enamel tray on top, unless otherwise stated.

Food should be placed directly onto the wire rack on the enamel tray. This is then placed on the glass turntable.

When cooking sh or small items, food can be placed

directly on the enamel tray on top of the wire rack.

Guidelines

1. Food is usually cooked uncovered.

2. To turn food just press the door release, remove the enamel tray and wire rack, turn the food, return to the oven, close the door and press Start button. The oven will continue to countdown the remaining cooking time.

3. After Grilling it is important that the Grill accessories are removed for cleaning

before reuse and that the oven walls and oor are wiped with a cloth squeezed

in hot soapy water to remove any grease. Do not put accessories in the dishwasher.

For advice on cooking times refer to cooking charts and recipes in this book. Foods should always be cooked until browned and piping hot.

Caution!

Always use oven gloves when removing dishes from the oven especially when turning or stirring foods, as the accessories and surrounding oven will get very hot.

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. Do not put dishes on wire rack directly under the grill, use the enamel tray.

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Multi-stage Cooking

2 or 3 Stage Cooking

Example: To cook on Medium microwave for 2 minutes, cook on 180 °C for 15 minutes

and cook on Grill 1 for 10 minutes.

Press Micro Power 3 times to select Medium microwave.

Press Grill button once to select Grill 1.

Note

1. For 3 stage cooking, enter another cooking program before pressing

Start.

2. During cooking, one press on Stop/Cancel stops the operation. You

can re-start it by pressing Start. A second press of Stop/Cancel will cancel the selected program.

3. Whilst not operating, one press of Stop/Cancel cancels the selected

program.

4. Auto programs and preheating cannot be used with multi-stage cooking.

5. Delay/stand feature can be used with multi-stage cooking.

Set the cooking time to 2 minutes using the dial.

Set the cooking time to 10 minutes using the dial.

Press Convection button 4 times to select 180 °C.

Press Start

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

Set the cooking time to 15 minutes using the dial.

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Using the Timer

The timer can be used either before or after a cooking program. This feature can be used to set a standing time after cooking or to delay the start of your cooking.

1. To Set a Standing Time:

Or/and Or

Set the desired cooking program, by selecting power level and time required.

Press Timer/Clock

Set desired standing time using the dial (max 9 hours). An “H” will appear in the display to denote hours.

Note

1. Three stage cooking can be programmed including standing time.

2. If the oven door is opened during the standing time or minute timer, the

time in the display window will continue to count down.

3. This feature may also be used as a minute timer. In this case press

Timer/Clock, set time and press Start.

4. Standing time cannot be programmed after an auto program and preheating.

5. If the programmed stand 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.

2. To Set a Kitchen Timer

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

Press Timer/Clock

Set desired kitchen time using the dial (max 9 hours). An “H” will appear in the display to denote hours.

Press Start

Time will count down.

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Using the Timer

3. To Set a Delay Start:

Or/and Or

Press Timer/Clock

Set desired standing time using the dial (max 9 hours). An “H” will appear in the display to denote hours.

Set the desired cooking program, by selecting power level and time required.

Note

1. Three stage cooking can be programmed including delay start cooking.

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 an auto program and preheating.

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

Press Start

Delayed time will count down then the cooking program will start.

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Auto Programs

Or Or

This feature allows you to cook or reheat 26 foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the Microwave power level and/or Convection and/or

Combination setting, then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of

food and then just enter the weight. The weight can be entered in grams or pounds and ounces.

Auto Programs with Preheating

It is necessary to preheat the oven for Junior Menu programs 7 (chilled breaded

products), 8 (frozen breaded products), 9 (fresh vegetable fries), 10 (frozen vegetable fries); Auto/Roast programs 21 (frozen pizza), 22 (frozen potato products), 23 (sh and chips), 24 (chicken).

Select the desired program by pressing the appropriate button. Refer to pages 56-57 and 60-61.

Set the weight of the food by using the dial. After

preheating, beeps sound and ‘P’ will ash in the

display. Place the food in the oven and set weight

using dial. To change to lb and oz’s refer to page

29. Take care when handling the hot enamel tray.

Press the Start button to preheat the oven. Preheat with enamel tray on glass turntable.

Press Start

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Auto Programs

It is not necessary to preheat the oven for the remaining auto programs. Operate as below:

Auto Programs Without Preheating

Or Or

Select the desired Auto Weight program, by pressing the

appropriate button. Refer to pages 55-62.

Place the food in the oven and set weight using dial.

To change to lb and oz’s refer to page 29. For auto program apjacks, please skip this step.

When you select an automatic program symbols will appear in the display to show

the cooking mode that will be used and the accessories that are needed, in addition

to the glass turntable. These are what they mean:

Microwave

Grill

Convection

Press Start

Frozen food

Enamel tray

Wire rack

Note

The auto weight programs are designed to take the guesswork out of cooking or reheating your food. They must only be used for the foods described.

1. Only cook foods within the weight ranges described (see pages 53-54).

2. Only use the accessories as indicated on pages 55-62.

3. Junior programs 4-5 and all Auto Cook programs use Microwave power only. Junior programs 6-11 and Auto/Roast programs 20-24 use a combination of Microwave and Convection or Grill. Auto/Roast programs 25-29 use Convection.

4. Do not cover food unless stated, when using a Combination or

Convection program, it will prevent the food browning. The heat will also

melt any plastic covering.

5. Most foods benet from a standing time after cooking on an auto program, to allow heat to continue conducting to the centre.

6. To allow for some variations that occur in food, check that food is

thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving.

7. Always weigh the food rather than relying on the package weight information.

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Auto Programs

Minimum/Maximum Weights for Auto Weight Programs

Program Minimum weight Maximum weight

4. Purée vegetables 100 g (4 oz) 400 g (14 oz)

5. Purée fruits 100 g (4 oz) 400 g (14 oz)

6. Junior pasta bake 200 g (7 oz) 600 g (1 lb 5 oz)

7. Chilled breaded products 100 g (4 oz) 500 g (1 lb 2 oz)

8. Frozen breaded products 100 g (4 oz) 500 g (1 lb 2 oz)

9. Fresh vegetable fries 100 g (4 oz) 500 g (1 lb 2 oz)

10. Frozen vegetable fries 100 g (4 oz) 500 g (1 lb 2 oz)

11. Flapjacks N/A N/A

Program Minimum weight Maximum weight

12. Reheat curry 300 g (11 oz) 800 g (1 lb 10 oz)

13. Reheat Chinese style 300 g (11 oz) 450 g (1 lb)

14. Reheat pasta 300 g (11 oz) 1600 g (3 lb 9 oz)

15. Reheat casserole 300 g (11 oz) 900 g (2 lb)

16. Fresh vegetables 100 g (4 oz) 800 g (1 lb 10 oz)

17. Fresh sh 200 g (7 oz) 800 g (1 lb 10 oz)

18. Porridge with milk 50 g (2 oz) 200 g (7 oz)

19. Porridge with water 50 g (2 oz) 200 g (7 oz)

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Auto Programs

Minimum/Maximum Weights for Auto Weight Programs

Program Minimum weight Maximum weight

20. Jacket potatoes 200 g (7 oz) 1500 g (3 lb 5 oz)

21. Frozen pizza 130 g (5 oz) 450 g (1 lb)

22. Frozen potato products 200 g (7 oz) 500 g (1 lb 2 oz)

23. Fish and chips 200 g (7 oz) 500 g (1 lb 2 oz)

24. Chicken 900 g (2 lb) 2000 g (4 lb 7 oz)

25. Beef-rare 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) 2000 g (4 lb 7 oz)

26. Beef-medium 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) 2000 g (4 lb 7 oz)

27. Beef-well done 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) 2000 g (4 lb 7 oz)

28. Lamb-medium 1000 g (2 lb 3 oz) 2000 g (4 lb 7 oz)

29. Lamb-well done 1000 g (2 lb 3 oz) 2000 g (4 lb 7 oz)

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Junior Menu Programs

The Junior Menu offers a range of programs catering for babies, toddlers and older children - great for time saving and convenience. The fruit and

vegetable purées are ideal rst foods for weaning babies. Homemade purées

taste like real food and cost less than jars or packets. Extra portions can be frozen in ice cube trays, then defrosted and reheated. Healthy vegetable

fries and pasta bakes are perfect for smaller tummies. A healthier apjack is

perfect for lunch box snacks.

Program Weight Accessory Instructions

4. Purée

vegetables

100 g -

400 g

(4 oz -

14 oz)

1 Press

5. Purée fruits

100 g -

400 g

(4 oz -

14 oz)

2 Presses

= Microwave

This program is suitable for cooking

parsnips, potatoes, butternut squash, carrots, sweet potato and swede. The

cooked vegetables are then puréed and suitable when weaning babies. Peel and chop the vegetables into even sized pieces. Place in a Pyrex following quantities of water: 100 g - 150 g vegetables 75 ml water. 155 g - 300 g vegetables 100 ml water.

305 g - 400 g vegetables 150 ml water. Cover with lid. Press the Junior Menu button once. Enter the weight of the vegetables. Press Start. Stir halfway during cooking. After cooking allow to stand for 10 minutes. Purée the vegetables with the cooking liquid using a blender. If necessary adjust the consistency with a little water to thin or baby rice to thicken. Check the temperature before feeding.

This program is suitable for cooking

apples, pears, peaches, papaya and

mango. The cooked fruit is then puréed and suitable when weaning babies. Peel and chop the fruit into even sized pieces. Place in a Pyrex® dish. Add the following quantities of water: 100 g -150 g fruit 75 ml water. 155 g - 300 g fruit 100 ml water.

305 g - 400 g fruit 150 ml water. Cover with lid. Press the Junior Menu button twice. Enter the weight of the fruit. Press Start. Stir halfway during cooking. After cooking allow to stand for 10 minutes. Purée the fruit with the cooking liquid using a blender. If necessary adjust the consistency with a little water to thin or baby rice to thicken. Check the temperature before feeding.

dish. Add the

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Junior Menu Programs

Program Weight Accessory Instructions

6. Junior

pasta bake

3 Presses

7. Chilled breaded

products

4 Presses

8. Frozen breaded

products

5 Presses

200 g

(7 oz)

400 g

(14 oz)

600 g

(1 lb

5 oz)

100 g -

500 g

(4 oz-

1 lb

2 oz)

100 g -

500 g

(4 oz-

1 lb

2 oz)

For cooking fresh pasta bake using

fresh pasta (penne, spaghetti, fusilli),

cheese or tomato based sauce and grated mild cheddar cheese. Use

a suitable square, shallow Pyrex®

container. Use the following quantities:

Pasta 70 g 150 g 250 g

Sauce 115 g 220 g 300 g

Cheese 15 g 30 g 50 g

Other ingredients may be added such

as ham, tuna and sweetcorn. In this

case substitute some of the sauce for the chosen added ingredients. Press Junior Menu button three times. Enter the weight - 200 g, 400 g or 600 g. Press Start.

For preparing chilled breaded products

such as breaded chicken strips, sh goujons, popcorn chicken, chicken bites or breaded chicken llets. Press

Junior Menu button four times. Press Start button to preheat the oven.

After preheating, beeps sound and ‘P’ will ash in the display. Remove

all packaging and place the chilled breaded products on the enamel tray on the wire rack. Enter weight of food and press Start. Turn halfway during cooking.

For preparing frozen breaded products

such as frozen popcorn chicken, frozen chicken nuggets, frozen turkey drummers, frozen sh ngers, frozen scampi. Press Junior Menu button ve

times. Press Start to preheat the oven.

After preheating, beeps sound and ‘P’ will ash in the display. Remove

all packaging and place the frozen breaded products on the enamel tray on the wire rack. Enter weight of food and press start. Turn halfway during cooking.

200 g 400 g 600 g

= Microwave = Convection = Grill = Preheating is required

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Junior Menu Programs

Program Weight Accessory Instructions

9. Fresh

vegetable

fries

100 g -

500 g

(4 oz-

1 lb 2 oz)

6 Presses

10. Frozen vegetable

fries

100 g -

500 g

(4 oz-

1 lb 2 oz)

7 Presses

11. Flapjacks

8 Presses

For preparing fresh vegetable fries

such as sweet potato, white potato, carrots, parsnips and courgettes.

Peel and cut the vegetables into baton shapes. Toss in a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Press Junior Menu button six times. Press Start to

preheat the oven. After preheating, beeps sound and ‘P’ will ash in the

display. Place the vegetables on the enamel tray on the wire rack. Enter weight of food and press Start. Turn halfway.

For preparing frozen pre-purchased vegetable fries such as sweet

potato, carrots and parsnips. Press

Junior Menu button seven times. Press Start to preheat the oven.

After preheating, beeps sound and ‘P’ will ash in the display. Remove

all packaging and place the frozen vegetable fries on the enamel tray on the wire rack. Enter weight of food and press Start. Turn halfway.

Prepare the apjacks as detailed in

the recipe below. Place the Pyrex® dish on the enamel tray. Press Junior Menu button eight times. Press Start.

ingredients

For 8 servings

150 g (5 oz) dates, chopped 100 g (4 oz) low-fat spread 3 tbsp (45 ml) honey 50 g (2 oz) apricots, chopped 3 tbsp (45 ml) mixed seeds 150 g (5 oz) oats

Dish: Large Pyrex® mixing bowl Square Pyrex® dish 18 cm x 18 cm (7’’ x 7’’)

1. Place the chopped dates, low fat margarine and honey in

a Pyrex® mixing bowl.

2. Put the bowl onto the glass turntable and cook on

Medium microwave for 3-4 minutes.

3. Add the remaining ingredients to the date mixture. Stir well until all combined.

4. Grease the square Pyrex® dish and line with baking paper.

5. Spoon the mixture into the dish and press down rmly with a metal spoon.

= Microwave = Convection = Grill = Preheating is required

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Auto Cook Programs

Program Weight Accessory Instructions

12. Reheat curry

1 Press

13. Reheat

Chinese style

2 Presses

14. Reheat pasta

3 Presses

15. Reheat

casserole

4 Presses

300 g -

800 g

(11 oz -

1 lb 10 oz)

300 g -

450 g

(11 oz -

1 lb)

300 g 1600 g

(11 oz -

3 lb 9 oz)

300 g -

900 g

(11 oz -

2 lb)

This program is for reheating a chilled curry convenience meal that can be stirred *. Foods must be in a suitable microwaveable

container and have the lm pierced. Place on glass turntable,

press the Auto Cook button once. Enter the weight then press Start. Stir halfway. Allow to stand for 1 minute. Ensure that the food is piping hot. Stir the food before serving.

This program is for reheating a chilled Chinese style convenience meal *. Foods must be in a suitable microwaveable container

and have the lm pierced. Press

the Auto Cook button twice. Enter the weight. Press Start. Stir halfway. Allow to stand for 1 minute. Ensure food is piping hot. Stir again before serving.

This program is for reheating a chilled pasta convenience meal that can be stirred *. Foods must be in a suitable microwaveable

container and have the lm pierced. Place on turntable, press

the Auto Cook button three times. Enter the weight then press Start. Stir halfway. Allow to stand for 1 minute. Ensure that the food is piping hot. Stir the food before serving.

This program is for reheating a chilled casserole convenience meal *. Foods must be in a suitable microwaveable container

and have the lm pierced. Press

the Auto Cook button four times. Enter the weight. Press Start. Stir halfway. Allow to stand for 1 minute. Ensure food is piping hot. Stir again before serving.

* Note

These programs are not suitable for foods that cannot be stirred e.g. lasagne / shepherds pie.

= Microwave

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Auto Cook Programs

Program Weight Accessory Instructions

16. Fresh

vegetables

5 Presses

17. Fresh sh

6 Presses

100 g -

800 g

(4 oz -

1 lb

10 oz)

200 g -

800 g

(7 oz -

1 lb

10 oz)

To cook fresh vegetables. Place prepared vegetables into a shallow container on turntable. Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) of water per 100 g vegetables.

Cover with pierced cling lm or lid. Press the Auto Cook button ve times.

Enter the weight. Press Start. Stir halfway.

To cook fresh sh. Shield the thinner

portions. Place in a shallow container on glass turntable. Add 15-45 ml (1-3 tbsp) water. Cover with pierced cling

lm or lid. Press the Auto Cook button

six times. Enter the weight. Press Start.

18. Porridge with milk

7 Presses

19. Porridge

with water

8 Presses

= Microwave

50 g -

200 g

(2 oz -

7 oz)

50 g -

200 g

(2 oz -

7 oz)

This program is suitable for cooking porridge using plain oats. Use back of pack instructions for quantity of oats to milk. Use whole or semi-skimmed milk. This program is not suitable for making

porridge with water or skimmed milk. Use a large round bowl. Do not cover. Place on the glass turntable. Press the Auto Cook button seven times. Enter the weight of oats used. Press Start. Stir at beeps. Allow to stand for 2 minutes. Stir before serving.

This program is suitable for cooking porridge using plain oats. Use back of pack instructions for quantity of oats to water. This program is not suitable for making porridge with milk. Use a large round bowl. Do not cover. Place on the glass turntable. Press the Auto Cook button eight times. Enter the weight of oats used. Press Start. Stir at beeps. Allow to stand for 2 minutes. Stir before serving.

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Auto/Roast Programs

Program Weight Accessory Instructions

20. Jacket potatoes

1 Press

21. Frozen pizza

2 Presses

22. Frozen

potato

products

3 Presses

= Microwave = Convection = Grill = Preheating is required

200 g 1500 g

(7 oz -

3 lb 5 oz)

130 g -

450 g

(5 oz - 1 lb)

200 g -

500 g

(7 oz -

1 lb 2 oz)

To cook jacket potatoes with a crisper drier skin. Choose medium sized potatoes 200 g - 250 g (7 oz

- 9 oz), for best results. Wash and

dry potatoes and prick with a fork several times. Place on enamel tray on glass turntable. Press the Auto/Roast button once. Enter

total weight of potatoes, then

press Start. For reheating and browning

frozen, purchased pizza. Press

the Auto/Roast button twice. Press Start to preheat the oven.

After preheating, beeps sound and ‘P’ will ash in the display.

Remove all packaging and place pizza on wire rack on enamel tray on glass turntable. Enter weight and press Start.

To cook frozen potato products,

e.g. hash browns, croquettes, etc,. that are suitable for grilling.

Press the Auto/Roast button three times. Press Start to preheat the

oven. After preheating, beeps sound and ‘P’ will ash in the

display. Spread potato products out on enamel tray on wire rack on glass turntable. Enter the weight. Press Start. Turn during cooking. For best results cook in a single layer. Note: Potato products vary considerably. We suggest checking a few minutes before the end of cooking to assess levels of browning.

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Auto/Roast Programs

Program Weight Accessory Instructions

23. Fish and chips

4 Presses

24. Chicken

5 Presses

200 g -

500 g

(7 oz -

1 lb

2 oz)

900 g 2000 g

(2 lb -

4 lb

7 oz)

This program is suitable for prepurchased frozen battered or

breaded sh and pre-purchased

frozen oven chips. This program

is suitable for 1 portion of sh and chips. The sh must weigh between

100 g - 250 g and the chips must weigh between 100 g - 300 g. Press the Auto/Roast button four times. Press Start button to preheat the

oven. After preheating, beeps sound and ‘P’ will ash in the display. Spread the sh and chips out on the

enamel tray on wire rack on glass turntable. Enter the weight of the

sh and chips. Press Start. Turn sh

and chips at the beeps. For best results cook in a single layer.

To cook whole fresh unstuffed

chickens. Cook stufng separately. Press Auto/Roast button ve times.

Press Start to preheat the oven.

After preheating, beeps sound and ‘P’ will ash in the display. Place

chicken on enamel tray and place on glass turntable. Enter in the

weight of the chicken, then press

Start. Start cooking breast side

down and turn total time, a beep will sound to turn, taking care with hot

juices. Stand for 5 minutes.

25. Beef rare

6 Presses

= Microwave = Convection = Grill = Preheating is required

500 g 2000 g

(1 lb 2

oz - 4 lb

7 oz)

For cooking rare fresh roast beef

(top side, rump or silverside).

Place on enamel tray on the glass turntable. Press the Auto/Roast

button six times, enter the weight

of the food and press Start. After cooking stand for 10 to 20 minutes.

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Auto/Roast Programs

Program Weight Accessory Instructions

26. Beef medium

7 Presses

27. Beef

well done

8 Presses

28.Lamb medium

9 Presses

29. Lamb well done

10 Presses

500 g 2000 g

(1 lb 2 oz -

4 lb 7 oz)

500 g 2000 g

(1 lb 2 oz -

4 lb 7 oz)

1000 g -

2000 g

(2 lb 3 oz -

4 lb 7 oz)

1000 g -

2000 g

(2 lb 3 oz -

4 lb 7 oz)

For cooking medium fresh

roast beef (top side, rump or

silverside). Place on enamel tray on the glass turntable. Press the

Auto/Roast button seven times,

enter the weight of the food and press Start. After cooking stand for 10 to 20 minutes.

For cooking well done fresh

roast beef (top side, rump or

silverside). Place on enamel tray on the glass turntable. Press the

Auto/Roast button eight times,

enter the weight of the food and press Start. After cooking stand for 10 to 20 minutes.

For cooking medium fresh roast leg of lamb with bone. Place on enamel tray on the glass turntable. Press the Auto/Roast

button nine times, enter the

weight of the food and press Start. After cooking stand for 10 to 20 minutes.

For cooking well done fresh roast leg of lamb with bone. Place on enamel tray on the glass turntable. Press the Auto/Roast

button ten times, enter the weight

of the food and press Start. After cooking stand for 10 to 20 minutes.

= Microwave = Convection = Grill = Preheating is required

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Cooking and Reheating Guidelines

Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by High microwave. Meals can be brought back to serving temperature in just minutes and will taste freshly cooked. Always check food is piping hot and return to oven if necessary.

As a general rule, always cover wet foods, e.g. soups, casseroles and

plated meals.

Do not cover dry foods e.g. bread rolls, mince pies, sausage rolls etc.

The charts on pages 65-81 show you the best way to cook or reheat your favourite foods. The best method depends on the type of food you are cooking or reheating.

Remember to stir or turn food wherever possible during cooking or reheating. This ensures even cooking or reheating on the outside and in the centre.

When is Food Reheated?

Food that has been reheated or cooked should be served piping hot i.e. steam should be visibly emitted from all parts. As long as good hygiene practices have been followed during the prepa-

ra tion and storage of the food, then

cooking or reheating presents no safety risks.

Foods that cannot be stirred should be cut with a knife to test that they are adequately heated throughout.

Even if a manufac tur er’s instructions

or the times in the cookbook have

been followed, it is still important to

check the food is heated thoroughly.

If in doubt, always return to the oven

for further reheating. If you cannot

nd the equivalent food in the chart

then choose a similar type and size listed and adjust the cooking time if necessary.

Plated Meals

Everyone’s appetite varies and reheat

times depend on meal contents. Dense

items e.g. mashed potato, should be

spread out well. If a lot of gravy is

added, extra time may be required.

Place denser items to the outside of the plate. An average plated meal will take 4-5 minutes on High microwave to reheat. Do not stack meals.

Canned Foods

Remove foods from can and place in a suitable dish before heating.

Soups

Place soup in a bowl. Stir before heating and at least once during reheat time and again at the end.

Casseroles

Stir halfway through and again at the end of heating.

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Cooking and Reheating Guidelines

Caution!

Mince Pies

Remember even if the pastry is cold

to the touch, the lling will be piping

hot and will warm the pastry through. Take care not to overheat otherwise burning can occur due to the high fat

and sugar content of the lling. Check the temperature of the lling before

consuming to avoid burning your mouth.

Christmas Puddings and Liquids

Take great care when reheating these items.

Do not leave unattended. Do not add extra alcohol.

Babies Bottles

Milk or formula must be shaken thoroughly before heating and again at the end and tested carefully before

feeding a baby. For 7-8 . oz. of milk from fridge temperature, remove top

and teat. Heat on High microwave for 25-30 seconds. Check carefully.

For 3 . oz. of milk from fridge temperature, remove top and teat.

Heat on High microwave for 10-15 seconds. Check carefully.

Liquid at the top of bottle will be much hotter than at the bottom. The bottle must be shaken thoroughly and tested before use.

We do not recommend that you use your microwave to sterilise

babies’ bottles. If you have a special microwave steriliser we urge extreme

caution, due to the low quantity of

water involved. It is vital to follow the manufacturers instructions implicitly.

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Reheating Charts

The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on starting temperature, dish size etc.

Heating Category

Your oven is heating Category E. The information on this label will assist you in using new instructions on food packs to enable you to program the best heating time in your oven.

Food

Bread – Precooked – Fresh – N.B. Breads reheated by microwave will have a soft base.

Croissants

Rolls

Canned beans, pasta

Baked beans

Baked beans & sausages/ burgers

Weight/

Quantity

220 g

415 g

415 g High 3-4 mins

Power

Level

High 15-20 secs

or Grill 1 2-3 mins

High 30-40 secs

or Grill 1 3-5 mins

High 15-20 secs

or Grill 1 3-4 mins

High 30-40 secs

or Grill 1 3-4 mins

High

Time to Select

Microwave symbol

(approx)

2 mins

3 mins

Instructions/Guidelines

Place on micro-safe plate on turntable. Do not cover.

Place on micro-safe plate on turntable. Do not cover

Place on micro-safe plate on turntable. Do not cover.

Place in a micro-safe bowl on turntable. Cover.

The IEC (60705) power output (watts)

The heating category for small packs of food

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If

unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they

cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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Reheating Charts

Food

Canned beans, pasta

Ravioli in sauce

Spaghetti in tomato sauce

Canned meat

Hot dogs (drained)

Stewed steak

Canned soups

Cream of mushroom

Minestrone 400 g

Canned puddings

Custard 400 g

Sponge pudding

Canned vegetables - Drain where appropriate

Carrots,

whole

Peas,

mushy

Peas,

garden Potatoes

new

Sweetcorn

Tomatoes,

whole

Weight/

Quantity

200 g

400 g

200 g

400 g

300 g

290 g

567 g

198 g

325 g

400 g

Power

Level

High

Time to Select

(approx)

2 mins 30 secs

3-4 mins

1 min

30 secs -

2 mins

2-3 mins

3-4 mins

2 mins 30 secs

2 mins

2 mins 30 secs

2 mins

2 mins -

2 mins 30 secs

4 mins

1 min 30 secs

2-3 mins

3 mins 30 secs

Instructions/Guidelines

Place in a micro-safe bowl on turntable. Cover.

Place in a micro-safe bowl on turntable. Cover. Stir halfway.

Place in a micro-safe bowl on turntable. Cover.

Place in a micro-safe bowl on turntable. Cover. Stir halfway.

Place in a micro-safe bowl on turntable. Cover.

Place in a micro-safe bowl on turntable. Cover. Stir halfway.

Place in a micro-safe bowl on turntable. Cover.

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If

unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they

cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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Reheating Charts

Food

Christmas puddings – do not leave unattended as overheating can cause the food to ignite

Mini 100 g High 30 secs Small 454 g

Medium 907 g

Large 1.1 kg

Drinks — Coffee - at room temperature

1 mug 235 ml

2 mugs 470 ml

Drinks — Milk - from the fridge

1 mug 235 ml Medium

1 jug 600 ml Medium 4-5 mins

Homemade meat dishes

Casserole for 2

Casserole for 4

Bolognese sauce

Pastry products – precooked – N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base. For combination cooking, if pie comes in foil container place directly onto enamel tray.

Cornish pastie

Weight/

Quantity

700 g

1 kg

250 g

1 kg

140 g (1)

300 g (2)

Power

Level

High

High 1-2 mins

or Combi 200 °C +

Warm

High

or Combi 200 °C +

Warm

Time to Select

(approx)

2 mins

3 mins

3 mins 30 secs

1 min

30 secs-2 mins 2 mins 30 secs

2 mins-

2 mins 30 secs

6-8 mins

10-15 mins

3 mins

8 mins

7-9 mins

2-3 mins

8-10 mins

Instructions/Guidelines

Place in a micro-safe dish on turntable. Cover.

Place in a micro-safe mug on turntable.

Place in a micro-safe mug or jug on turntable.

Place in a micro-safe dish on turntable. Cover. Stir halfway.

Place in micro-safe dish on turntable. Do not cover.

Place on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable. Do not cover.

Place in micro-safe dish on turntable. Do not cover.

Place on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable. Do not cover.

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If

unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they

cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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Reheating Charts

Food

Pastry products – precooked – N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base. If pie comes in foil container place directly onto enamel tray.

Meat pies 300 g (2)

Steak and kidney Shortcrust pie

Quiche 400 g (1)

Sausage roll 330 g (2)

Xmas mince pies

Plated meals – homemade – chilled

Child size 1 High 2-3 mins Adult size 1 High 4-5 mins

Puddings and desserts- Transfer puddings to a micro-safe/heatproof dish

Apple pie (chilled)

Apple and blackcurrant pies (room temperature)

Bread and butter pudding (chilled)

Custard (chilled)

Weight/

Quantity

210 g (1)

110 g (2) High

700 g

x 6

500 g

300 ml High

Power Level

Combi 200 °C

+ Simmer

Combi 200 °C

+ Warm

High 3-4 mins

or Combi 220 °C +

Simmer

Combi 220 °C

+ Warm

High 3-4 mins

or Combi

220 °C

+ Warm

Convection

220°C

High 3-4 mins

or 220 °C +

Warm

Time to

Select

(approx)

6-7 mins

12 mins

7-8 mins

9-10 mins

10-20

secs

13-14

mins

6-7 mins

15-17

mins

2 mins-

2 mins

30 secs

Instructions/Guidelines

Place on enamel tray on turntable

Place in micro-safe dish on turntable. Do not cover.

Place on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable. Do not cover.

Place in micro-safe dish on turntable. Do not cover.

Place on a micro-safe plate on turntable. Cover.

Place in micro-safe dish on turntable. Do not cover.

Place on enamel tray on turntable. Do not cover.

Place in foil cases on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable. Do not cover.

Place on turntable. Do not cover.

Place on enamel tray on turntable. Do not cover.

Place in large jug. Stir during reheating.

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If

unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they

cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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Reheating Charts

Food

Puddings and desserts – Transfer puddings to a micro-safe/heatproof dish

Fruit crumble (chilled)

Jam roly poly (chilled)

Purchased convenience foods – chilled N.B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized micro-safe/heatproof dish.

Breaded mushrooms

Cottage pie 400 g

Lasagne 400 g

Onion bhajis,

pakora & felafel

Spring rolls or samosas

Potato wedges

Vegetable bake

Weight/

Quantity

500 g

480 g High 2-4 mins

300 g

360 g

(12)

240 g

385 g

450 g

Power

Level

High

or Combi

220 °C +

Warm

Convection:

220 °C

High 4-5 mins

or Combi

220 °C +

Simmer

Medium 5-7 mins

or Combi

200 °C +

Low

Convection:

220 °C

Convection:

220 °C

Convection:

220 °C

High 6-8 mins Place on turntable.

or Combi

200 °C +

Simmer

Time to

Select

(approx)

2 mins-

2 mins

30 secs

10-15 mins

13-15 mins

11-13 mins

10-12 mins

13-15 mins

10-15 mins

12-14 mins

Instructions/Guidelines

Place on turntable. Do not cover.

Place on enamel tray on turntable. Do not cover.

Place on turntable. Do not cover.

Place on enamel tray on wire rack on turntable.

Place on turntable. Uncovered.

Place on enamel tray on turntable. Do not cover.

Place on turntable. Uncovered.

Place on enamel tray on turntable. Do not cover.

Place on enamel tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.

Place on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable. Turn halfway.

Place on enamel tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.

Place on enamel tray on turntable. Do not cover.

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If

unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they

cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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Reheating Charts

Food

Purchased convenience foods – frozen – N.B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized micro-safe/heatproof dish. Plastic dishes designed for microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care.

Golden drummers

Lasagne 400 g

Breaded onion rings

Fish pie 340 g

Shepherd’s

pie

Weight/

Quantity

340 g (6) Grill 1 16-18 mins

250 g Grill 1 10-12 mins

400 g

Power Level

Defrost

then High

or Combi 220 °C

+ Simmer

High 7-8 mins Place on turntable.

or Combi 220 °C

+ Simmer

Defrost

then High

or Combi 220 °C

+ Simmer

Time to

Select

(approx)

8 mins

8-9 mins

18-20 mins

15-17 mins

10 mins

6-8 mins

20-22 mins

Instructions/Guidelines

Place on enamel tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.

Place on turntable.

Place on enamel tray on turntable.

Place on enamel tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.

Place on enamel tray on turntable.

Place on turntable.

Place on enamel tray on turntable.

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If

unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they

cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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Cooking Charts

Food

Bread – Frozen

Part-baked rolls

Part-baked garlic baguette

Bacon – from raw

Rashers 300 g (8)

Steaks 250 g (2)

Beans & pulses – should be pre-soaked (except lentils)

Black eyed beans

Chick peas 225 g

Lentils 225 g Medium 10-15 mins Red kidney

beans

Beef - Joints from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care. For Guidelines see Meat chapter page 88.

Topside, Forerib, Sirloin

Mince 450 g

Weight/

Quantity

200 g (4)

170 g (1)

225 g

Power Level

Combi 220° C

+ Simmer

Combi 220° C

+ Simmer

High

or Grill 1 11-13 mins

High 4-5 mins

or Grill 1 28-30 mins

High

then Simmer

High

then Simmer

High

then Simmer

Combi:

170 °C +

Simmer

High

then Medium

Time to

Select

(approx)

8-12 mins

8-10 mins

4-6 mins

or 1 min

per rasher

10 mins

25-30 mins

10 mins 40 mins

15 mins

35-40 mins

14-16 min

per 450 g

10 mins 15 mins

Instructions/Guidelines

Place on enamel tray on turntable.

Place on micro-safe rack or plate on turntable and cover with kitchen towel to minimise splatter.

Place on enamel tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.

Place on micro-safe rack or plate on turntable. Cover.

Place on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable. Turn halfway.

Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water in a large bowl. Cover.

Place on an upturned saucer on enamel tray on turntable. Turn halfway.

Place in micro-safe dish with stock and seasonings on turntable. Stir halfway. Cover.

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If

unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they

cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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Cooking Charts

Food

Beef - Joints from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care. For Guidelines see Meat chapter page 88.

Rump/ sirloin

Stewing steak

Beefburgers – Fresh from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove oven accessories with care.

- 226 g (2)

Beefburgers – Frozen from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove oven accessories with care.

- 227 g (4)

Chicken from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove oven accessories with care. For Guidelines see meat chapter page 88.

Breasts, boneless

Drumsticks

Weight/

Quantity

380 g (2)

450 g -

675 g

600 g (4)

800 g (8)

Power Level

Medium 3-5 mins

or Grill 1 12-14 mins

High

then Simmer

or Combi:

160 °C +

Warm

High 3-4 mins

or Grill 1 18-20 mins

High 5-7 mins

or Grill 1 12-16 mins

Medium 12-14 mins

or Grill 1 +

Simmer

Medium 12-14 mins

or Convection

220 °C

Time to

Select

(approx)

10 mins 60 mins

1 hr-1 hr 40

mins

16-18 mins

25-30 mins

Instructions/Guidelines

Place on micro-safe rack or plate on turntable. Cover.

Place on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable. Turn halfway.

Place in micro-safe dish with stock and vegetables on turntable. Stir halfway. Cover.

Place in casserole dish with stock and vegetables with lid on enamel tray on turntable. Stir halfway.

Place on micro-safe rack or plate on turntable. Cover.

Place on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable. Turn halfway.

Place on micro-safe rack or plate on turntable. Cover.

Place on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable. Turn halfway.

Place on micro-safe rack or plate on turntable. Cover.

Place on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable. Turn halfway.

Place on micro-safe rack or plate on turntable. Cover.

Place on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable. Turn halfway.

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If

unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they

cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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Cooking Charts

Food

Chicken from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove oven accessories with care. For Guidelines see meat chapter page 88.

Kiev (fresh)

Nuggets (frozen)

Nuggets (fresh)

Chicken legs 1 kg (4)

Whole -

Eggs – Poached

Water 45 ml High 40 secs

Egg 1 Medium 40 secs

Water 90 ml High 1 min

Eggs 2 Medium 1 min

Water 135 ml High

Eggs 3 Medium

Water 180 ml High 2 mins

Eggs 4 Medium

Weight/

Quantity

300 g (2) Convection

600 g (4) 16-18 mins

500 g

360 g

Power Level

220 °C +

Warm

Combi:

220 °C +

Warm

or Grill 1 15-20 mins

Combi:

220 ˚C +

Warm

Medium 15-18 mins

or Combi:

220 ˚C +

Simmer

Medium

or Combi:

190 ˚C +

Simmer

Time to

Select

(approx)

14-16 mins

15-20 mins

12-14 mins

25-35 mins

9-11 mins per 450 g

14-16 mins

per 450 g

1 min

30 secs

1 min

10 secs

1 min

30 secs

Instructions/Guidelines

Place on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable.

Place on enamel tray on wire rack on turntable.

Place on enamel tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.

Place on enamel tray on wire rack on turntable.

Place on micro-safe rack or plate on turntable. Cover.

Place on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable.

Place in micro-safe dish on turntable. Cover.

Place on upturnted saucer on enamel tray on turntable. Start cooking breast side down. Turn halfway. Do not cover.

• Place water in a small bowl and heat for 1st cooking time.

• Add medium egg (size 3).

• Pierce yolk and white.

• Cover.

• Cook for 2nd cooking time.

• Then leave to stand for 1 minute.

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If

unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they

cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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Cooking Charts

Food

Eggs – Scrambled

Egg 1

Eggs 2

Eggs 3

Fish – Fresh from raw – For Guidelines see Fish Chapter page 85.

Breaded

llets

Cakes 280 g (2)

Fillets 260 g (2)

Steaks 220 g (2)

Whole 260 g (1)

Fish - Frozen from raw - For Guidelines see Fish chapter page 85.

Breaded

llets

Cakes 400 g (4) Grill 1 18-22 mins

Fish

ngers

Weight/

Quantity

235 g (2) Grill 1 10-15 mins

260 g (2)

230 g (8)

Power

Level

High 30 secs

High 20 secs

High 50 secs High 30 secs High 1 min 20 secs

High 30 secs

Grill 1 +

Warm

High 3-4 mins

or Grill 1 12-14 mins

High 3-4 mins

or Grill 2 12-16 mins

High 3-4 mins

or Grill 2 16 mins

Grill 1 +

Warm

or Combi:

200 °C +

Warm

High 3-4 mins

or Grill 1 12-14 mins

Time to

Select

(approx)

12-14 mins

15-17 mins

14-16 mins

Instructions/Guidelines

• Add 1 tbsp of milk for each egg used.

• Beat eggs, milk and knob of butter together.

• Cook for 1st cooking time then stir.

• Cook for 2nd cooking time then stand for 1 minute.

Place on enamel tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.

Place in micro-safe dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover.

Place on enamel tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.

Place in micro-safe dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover.

Place on enamel tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.

Place in micro-safe dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover.

Place on enamel tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.

Place on micro-safe dish. Do not cover.

Place on enamel tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If

unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they

cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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Cooking Charts

Food

Fish - Frozen from raw - For Guidelines see Fish chapter page 85.

Haddock

llets

Scampi 300 g

Whole 500 g (2) High

Steaks 220 g (2) High 4-6 mins

Boil in the bag

Fruit – Peel, slice, chop into even sized pieces. Place in shallow micro-safe/ heatproof dish on turntable.

Apples – poached

Apples – stewed

Peaches – poached

Pears – poached

Plums – poached

Plums – stewed

Rhubarb – stewed

Weight/

Quantity

300 g (3)

150 g-

170 g

450 g High 6-7 mins

450 g High 5-6 mins

450 g High 6-7 mins

450 g High 4-6 mins

450 g High 3-4 mins

450 g High 4-6 mins

Power Level

High 4-5 mins

or Grill 1

Grill 1 15 mins

or Combi: 220 °C

+ Simmer

Defrost

then stand

then Medium

Time to

Select

(approx)

15-20

mins

9-10 mins

12-15

mins

4 mins 2 mins

4-5 mins

Instructions/Guidelines

Place in micro-safe dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover.

Place on enamel tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.

Place in micro-safe dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover.

Place bag sauce side down on a plate. Slash top.

Add 300 ml (½ pt) of water.

Only half ll dish. Cover.

Add 300 ml (½ pt) of water.

Only half ll dish. Cover.

Add 30 ml (2 tbsp) of water.

Only half ll dish. Cover.

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If

unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they

cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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Cooking Charts

Food

Lamb – from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care. For Guidelines see Meat chapter page 88.

Chops, cutlets 300 g (4)

Chops, loin 500 g (4)

Joints -

Stewing lamb 450 g

Casseroling lamb i.e. diced shoulder

Pasta - Place in a large 3 litre (6 pt) microwave safe bowl.

Twists 225 g High 8-10 mins Use 1 litre (1 ¾ pt) boiling

Macaroni 225 g High 10-12 mins

Spaghetti / tagliatelle

Pasta shells i.e. conchiglie

Weight/

Quantity

450 g

225 g High 8-10 mins

225 g High 10-12 mins

Power

Level

Medium 4-6 mins

or Grill 1 14-16 mins

Medium 5-7 mins

or Grill 1 22-24 mins

Combi:

180 °C +

Simmer

High

then Low

or Combi:

160 °C +

Warm

High

then Low

or Combi:

160 °C

+ Warm

Time to

Select

(approx)

12-15 mins

per 450 g

10 mins 40 mins

1 hr

10 mins 60 mins

1 hr

Instructions/Guidelines

Place in micro-safe dish or rack on turntable. Cover.

Place on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable. Turn halfway.

Place in micro-safe dish or rack on turntable. Cover.

Place on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable. Turn halfway.

Place on enamel tray on turntable. Turn halfway.

Place in micro-safe dish with stock and vegetables on turntable. Stir halfway. Cover.

Place in casserole dish, add stock and vegetables, cover

with lid on enamel tray on turntable. Stir halfway.

Place in micro-safe dish on turntable. Stir halfway. Cover.

Place in casserole dish with lid on enamel tray on turntable. Stir halfway.

water. Add 15 ml oil. Cover. Stir halfway.

Use 1 ½ litres (2 ½ pts) boiling water. Add 15 ml oil. Cover. Stir halfway.

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If

unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they

cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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Cooking Charts

Food

Pastry – uncooked

Shortcrust

an case

All butter croissants

Pizza – fresh chilled – N.B. Remove all packaging. Pizzas will have a soft base if cooked by microwave only.

Deep pan,

ham

Thin and crispy

Pizza - frozen - N.B. remove all packaging.

French bread

Pepperoni 340 g

Pork – from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove oven accessories with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 88.

Chops 425 g (5) Grill 1 20-25 mins

Weight/

Quantity

23 cm

(9”)

350 g (6)

410 g

300 g

250 g (2)

Power Level

High 3-4 mins

or Combi: 220 °C

+ Simmer

Convection:

Preheat 200 °C

then 200 °C

High 4-6 mins

Convection:

220 °C Combi:

220 °C + Warm

Convection:

220 °C

Combi: 220 °C

+ Simmer

Combi: 220 °C

+ Simmer

Time to

Select

(approx)

7-8 mins

8-10 mins

8-12 mins

6-8 mins

8 mins

7-8 mins

8-10 mins

Instructions/Guidelines

Prick base of pastry and chill well. Lay piece of kitchen towel in base. Place on turntable.

Prick base of pastry and chill well. Do not cover. Place on enamel tray on turntable.

Place on baking sheet on enamel tray on turntable.

Place on micro-safe plate on turntable. Do not cover.

Place directly on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable. Do not cover.

Place on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable. Do not cover.

Place on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable. Turn halfway.

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If

unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they

cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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Cooking Charts

Food

Pork – from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove oven accessories with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 88.

Joints -

Gammon covered with water

Tenderloin,

whole

Porridge – N.B: Use a large bowl.

1 serving

2 servings

4 servings

Potato products part cooked – frozen

Croquettes 300 g Grill 1 + Simmer 11-13 mins

Hash browns

Oven chips & associated products

Weight/

Quantity

½ cup of

oats

1 cup of

oats

2 cups of

oats

300 g (7) Grill 1 12-15 mins

300 g Grill 1 10-12 mins

450 g

Power

Level

Medium

or Combi 170 °C

+ Low

High

then Medium

Combi: 190 °C

+ Warm

Medium

High 4-5 mins

High 8-9 mins

or Combi: Grill 1

+ Medium

Time to

Select

(approx)

13-14 mins

per 450 g

16-18 mins

per 450 g

15 mins

25-30 mins

per 450 g

25-30 mins

per 450 g

3-3 mins

30 secs

8-9 mins

Instructions/Guidelines

Place on upturned saucer in micro-safe dish on turntable. Turn joint over halfway during cooking. Drain off fat during cooking.

Place on enamel tray. Turn halfway.

Place in large casserole dish with lid and cover with water.

Place on upturned saucer on enamel tray on turntable.

Add 1 cup of water or milk. Stir halfway.

Add 2 cups of water or milk. Stir halfway.

Add 4 cups of water or milk. Stir halfway.

Place on enamel tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If

unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they

cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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Cooking Charts

Food

Rice - Place in a large 3 litre (6 pt) microwave safe bowl

Basmati 250 g Medium 13-16 mins

Easycook white

Easycook brown Long grain white Brown basmati

Milk pudding – Use large bowl, cover. Stir halfway.

Flaked rice 50 g Simmer 35-45 mins

Pudding rice

Sausages from raw – caution: Hot Fat! Remove oven accessories with care. For guidelines see Meat Chapter page 88.

Thick 454 g (8) Grill 1 17-18 mins

Turkey from raw- Caution: Hot fat! Remove oven accessories with care. For guidelines see Meat Chapter page 88.

Turkey,

crown

Fresh vegetables – place in shallow micro-safe dish

Asparagus 450 g High 5-8 mins Broad

beans Runner

beans

Beetroot 450 g Medium 12-15 mins

Broccoli 450 g High 6-8 mins Brussel

sprouts Cabbage

- sliced Carrots

- sliced

Cauliower

- orets

Weight/

Quantity

250 g High 16-17 mins

250 g High 20-24 mins

250 g Medium 14-18 mins

250 g Medium 20-25 mins

50 g

450 g High 5-6 mins

450 g High 7-8 mins

450 g High 8-9 mins

450 g High 7-9 mins

450 g High 6-8 mins

450 g High 10-12 mins

Power Level

High

then Simmer

Combi: 190 °C

+ Simmer

Time to

Select

(approx)

5 mins

40 mins

13-15 mins

per 450 g

Instructions/Guidelines

Use 600 ml (1 pt) cold water. Cover. Stir halfway.

Add 600 ml (1 pt) milk and 30 ml sugar.

Add 450 ml (1 pt) milk and 30 ml sugar.

Place on wire rack on enamel tray on turntable. Turn halfway.

Place on enamel tray on turntable. Turn halfway.

Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) water. Cover.

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If

unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they

cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.

Page 80

Cooking Charts

Food

Fresh vegetables – place in shallow micro-safe dish

Courgettes 450 g High 5 mins

Corn on the cob

Leeks

- sliced Mushrooms 450 g High 5 mins Parsnips

- sliced Peas 450 g High 4-6 mins Potatoes

- boiled Potatoes,

par-boiled

Potatoes

- jacket (225 g)

Spinach 450 g High 6 mins Swede

- cubed

Weight/

Quantity

450 g High 6-7 mins

450 g High 7-8 mins

450 g High 5-6 mins

450 g High 7-9 mins

450 g High 5-6 mins

450 g High 8-12 mins

Power Level

High 5 mins

or Combi:

220 °C + Simmer

High 8 mins

or Combi:

220 °C + Simmer

High 13 mins

or Combi:

220 °C + Simmer

High

or Combi:

220 °C + Simmer

Time to

Select

(approx)

15 mins

20 mins

25 mins

18-20

mins

30 mins

Instructions/

Guidelines

Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) water. Cover.

Wash and prick skins several times. Place directly on glass turntable if cooking by microwave. If cooked by combination place directly on enamel tray on turntable. Allow to stand for 5 minutes. Or use Auto program jacket potatoes.

Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) water. Cover.

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If

unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they

cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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Cooking Charts

Food

Frozen vegetables - place in shallow micro-safe dish.

Beans

- broad Beans

- green Brocolli 450 g High 8-9 mins Brussels

sprouts Cabbage

- shredded Carrots

- sliced Cauliower 450 g High 9-10 mins Peas 450 g High 6-7 mins Spinach

- nuggets Sweetcorn 450 g High 7 mins

Miscellaneous

Frozen yorkshire puddings

Weight/

Quantity

450 g High 8 mins

450 g High 8-9 mins

450 g High 9-10 mins

450 g High 6-7 mins

450 g High 8 mins

450 g High 8-9 mins

370 g

Power Level

Convection:

Preheat 220 °C

then 220 ºC

Time to

Select

(approx)

15-20 mins

Instructions/

Guidelines

Add 30 ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover.

Place directly onto enamel tray.

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If

unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they

cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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Increasing and Decreasing Recipes

�

Increasing Recipes

�

To increase a recipe from 4-6

servings, increase each ingredient listed by half. To double the quantity,

simply double every ingredient listed.

�

Do not forget that large quantities will

require a larger dish. Make sure that it is deep enough to prevent the recipe from boiling over during cooking.

�

Cover as directed in the recipe. Stir or

rearrange foods as recommended.

�

Increase the stand times by 5 minutes

per 450 g.

�

Always check the recipe during

cooking.

�

When increasing the ingredients to

6 servings, add an extra one third of the original cooking time, i.e. 30

minutes on Medium microwave for 4 servings will become 40 minutes on Medium microwave for 6 servings.

When doubling a recipe from 4-8, add

on half the original cooking time, i.e.

30 minutes on Medium microwave for 4 servings will become 45 minutes on Medium microwave for 8 servings.

Decreasing Recipes

�

To decrease a recipe from 4 servings

to 2 servings, halve the ingredients

listed.

�

Choose a dish that is proportionally

smaller than the one recommended

in the recipe, however make sure it

is deep enough to stop food boiling over.

�

Allow half to two-thirds of the original

cooking time, i.e. 30 minutes on

Medium microwave for 4 servings will become 15-20 minutes on Medium microwave for 2 servings.

Using Recipes from Other Books

The best way to convert a family favourite

dish is to nd a similar recipe in a cookery

book to give you a guide to the correct method and timings to use.

When using other cookbooks, the

1000 W output power of your oven must be allowed for. Use the same power level suggested e.g. High or Medium microwave and select the same cooking

Cooking for One

�

For one serving quarter all ingredients

listed.

�

Choose a dish that is proportionally

smaller than the one recommended in the recipe.

�

Use the same cooking power

recommended in the original recipe.

�

Start by cooking for one quarter of the

recommended cooking time, although

extra time in most cases will be required.

time suggested, however check the

progress of the food during cooking and adjust the time if necessary.

�

Always check the food during

cooking.

�

There is not a great saving for

reduced quantities of soups, casseroles, stews and rice, as a

minimum time is required to tenderise

meats and blend avours.

�

When cooking for one it often makes

sense to cook for two and plate up both meals. Freeze one meal for a

later date.

Page 83

Carrot and Orange Soup

Soups and Starters

ingredients

Serves 4

25 g (1 oz) butter 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 700 g (1 ½ lb) carrots, thickly sliced 1 litre (1 ¾ pt) vegetable stock ½ orange, grated zest 90 ml (6 tbsp) orange juice 60 ml (4 tbsp) crème fraiche salt and pepper 15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh ch-, chopped

Dish: 1 x 3 litre (6 pt) Pyrex® casserole dish Accessory: none

1. Place the butter and onion into casserole dish. Cover and cook on

2. Add the carrots. Cover and cook on High microwave for

3. Add stock and orange zest. Cover and cook on High microwave

4. Place into a liquidiser and purée until smooth.

5. Return purée to the bowl and add orange juice. Stir in the

6. Garnish with fresh chives.

Sweet Potato Soup

ingredients

Serves 4

15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 2 clove of garlic, crushed 700 g (1 ½ lb) sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 large red pepper, deseeded and chopped 725 ml (1 ¼ pt) vegetable stock 150 ml (¼ pt) coconut milk salt and pepper

Dish: 1 x 3 litre (6 pt) Pyrex® casserole dish with lid Accessory: none

1. Place the oil, onion and garlic into casserole dish, cover. Cook on

2. Add the sweet potato and pepper and cook on Medium

3. Cool. Place in a liquidiser and purée until smooth. Stir in the

4. Cover and cook on Medium microwave for 3 minutes or until

High microwave for 3-4 minutes or until soft.

8-10 minutes or until the vegetables are softened. Stir halfway.

for 5 minutes then Low microwave for 15 minutes or until the carrots are soft.

crème fraiche and season to taste. Cover and cook on Medium microwave for 3-4 minutes or until piping hot.

Medium microwave for 3 minutes or until soft.

microwave for 5 minutes. Add stock, cover and cook on Medium microwave for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft, stirring

halfway.

coconut milk and season to taste.

piping hot.

Goat’s Cheese & Basil Ciabatta

ingredients

Serves 4

2 ciabatta rolls 1 clove of garlic, halved 1 beef tomato, sliced 100 g (4 oz) goats cheese 8 black olives, stoned and quartered 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil fresh basil, chopped pepper

Dish: none Accessory: Enamel tray and wire

rack

1. Halve the rolls and place on the wire rack on enamel tray. Cook on

Grill 1 for 3-4 minutes or until lightly toasted. Rub each half with the garlic.

2. Top each half with the sliced tomato, crumble over the goats

cheese and top with olives. Drizzle with olive oil and place on the wire rack on the enamel tray. Cook on Grill 1 for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

3. Sprinkle with basil and season with pepper. Serve immediately.

Page 84

Onion and Feta Cheese Tartlets

ingredients

Serves 6

250 g (9 oz) ready made pu pastry 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 300 g (11 oz) onions, peeled and sliced 25 g (1 oz) pine nuts 100 g (4 oz) feta cheese, crumbled 50 g (2 oz) pitted black olives, roughly chopped 50 g (2 oz) sun-dried tomatoes (in oil or rehydrated), roughly chopped 15 g (½ oz) capers salt and pepper fresh oregano sprigs to garnish

Dish: 1 x 3 litre (6 pt) Pyrex® casserole dish with lid, 1 x 32 x 23 cm (12 ½ x 9 inch) greased baking sheet Accessory: Enamel tray

Soups and Starters

1. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 6 circles each 7 ½ cm (3 inch) in diameter. Chill pastry for 30 minutes.

2. Put oil and onions into casserole dish, cover and cook on High microwave for 10-13 minutes or until slightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes.

3. Preheat oven on Convection 200 ˚C with enamel tray.

4. Stir nuts, cheese, olives, sun-dried tomatoes and capers into onion mixture. Season well.

5. Place pastry circles on the baking sheet and prick with a fork.

6. Divide the onion mixture among the pastry circles.

7. Cook on Convection 220 ˚C for 10-15 minutes.

8. Garnish with fresh oregano sprigs.

Minestrone Soup

ingredients

Serves 6

30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil

1 carrot, nely diced 1 celery stick, nely diced 1 red onion, nely diced

1 garlic clove, crushed 400 g (14 . oz) canned chopped tomatoes 15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato purée 900 ml (1 ½ pt) vegetable stock 100 g (4 oz) green cabbage,

nely shredded

6 basil leaves, roughly chopped 50 g (2 oz) small pasta shapes 400 g (14 oz) canned baked beans salt and pepper Parmesan

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex® casserole dish with lid Accessory: none

1. Place the olive oil, carrot, celery, onion and garlic into large casserole dish, cover with a lid and cook on High microwave for

5 minutes.

2. Add the tomatoes, tomato purée and stock and cook on High microwave for 5 minutes then Simmer microwave for 15 minutes.

3. Stir in the cabbage, basil, pasta, baked beans and seasoning and cook on Simmer microwave for 35 minutes. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan

Quinoa Tabbouleh with Mint

ingredients

Serves 6-8

300 g (11 oz) quinoa

2 courgettes, nely chopped

300 g (11 oz) frozen peas 1 bunch mint, chopped 100 ml (3 ½ fl. oz) olive oil 2 lemons, juiced salt and pepper

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex® bowl, 1 x medium Pyrex® bowl, 1 x small Pyrex® bowl Accessory: none

1. Place the quinoa and 600 ml (1 pt) of salted hot water in a large

bowl, cover and cook on High microwave for 5 minutes then Simmer microwave for 15 minutes. Drain and leave to cool.

2. Place the courgettes and peas in a medium bowl with 30 ml (2 tbsp) cold water and cook on High microwave for approx. 6-7 minutes. Drain well.

3. Mix the mint, olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add this

mixture to the quinoa, courgette and peas. Season and leave to

rest for several hours before serving.

Page 85

Fish

Fish cooks very well by microwave

as it stays moist and the lingering sh

smells left in conventional ovens are avoided.

When is Fish Cooked?

Fish is cooked when it akes easily

and becomes opaque.

For sh with a strong odour, eliminate

the smell after cooking by placing 600 ml (1 pt) of boiling water and

1 sliced lemon in a large bowl, cook

on Simmer microwave for 20 minutes. Wipe out oven with a dry cloth.

Fish

Whole Fish

If cooking 2 whole sh together, they

should be arranged head to tail for even cooking.

Large whole sh must have the tail and

head shielded halfway through cooking with smooth pieces of tin foil secured with cocktail sticks.

Arranging

Thin llets of sh i.e. plaice, should

be rolled up prior to cooking to avoid overcooking on the thinner outside edge and tail.

Fish steaks should be arranged in a

circle, thicker part to the outside. Cover with cling lm or lid.

Liquid

Fresh sh should always be sprinkled with 30 ml (2 tbsp) of lemon juice,

white wine or water.

When cooking frozen sh, add liquid as

above for even cooking.

Do not sprinkle salt onto sh before cooking as this may make the sh dry.

Noise

During cooking, popping sounds may be heard. This is due to moisture trapped between the esh, particularly with oily sh such as salmon and mackerel. This can be minimised when cooking if the skin and esh is pierced several times with a

cocktail stick.

Page 86

Tuna Fish Cakes

ingredients

Fish

Serves 4

350 g (12 oz) potatoes, peeled 25 g (1 oz) butter 1 small onion, chopped 200 g (7 oz) canned tuna, drained 1 egg, hard boiled, chopped 30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped 10 ml (2 tsp) lemon juice salt and pepper 1 egg, beaten 100 g (4 oz) breadcrumbs

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex® casserole dish 1 x large Pyrex® bowl Accessory: Enamel tray + wire rack

1. Cook potatoes with 45 ml (3 tbsp) water, covered on High microwave for 6-8 minutes or until cooked. Drain.

2. Place butter and onion in a bowl, cover and cook on High microwave for 4 minutes or until soft. Add potatoes and mash.

3. Stir in tuna, hard boiled egg, parsley and lemon juice, season well.

4. Shape into 8 cakes and coat in beaten egg and breadcrumbs.

5. Place on enamel tray on wire rack and cook on Combination:

Convection 220 ˚C + Warm microwave for 15-25 minutes or until brown, turning halfway.

Special Occasion Fish Pie

ingredients

Serves 4

450 g (1 lb) white sh 50 g (2 oz) butter 50 g (2 oz) our 450 ml (¾ pt) milk 300 ml (½ pt) white wine 450 g (1 lb) mixed seafood 6 gherkins, diced 15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped 10 ml (2 tsp) dill, chopped salt and pepper 450 g (1 lb) potatoes, peeled 15 ml (1 tbsp) capers 50 g (2 oz) butter, melted 50 g (2 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex® gratin dish Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Place the white sh with 30 ml (2 tbsp) water in a shallow dish. Cover and cook on High microwave for 4-5 minutes or on auto

program fresh sh (see page 59). Drain, skin, bone and ake.

2. Make the sauce by melting the butter in a large jug on Medium

microwave for 1 minute. Add the our and stir well. Mix in the

milk and wine and cook on High microwave for 4-5 minutes.

Stir halfway. Mix in the sh, mixed seafood, gherkins and herbs.

Season and pour into the dish.

3. Grate the potatoes and mix in the capers, melted butter and

grated cheese. Place lightly on the sh sauce without pressing rmly to keep the grated form. Place on enamel tray and cook on

Combination: Convection 220 °C + Simmer microwave for 35-40 minutes or until piping hot and golden.

Salmon and Vegetable Mornay

ingredients

Serves 4

100 g (4 oz) broccoli 100 g (4 oz) cauliower 1 medium red pepper, deseeded and diced 198 g (7 oz) canned salmon, drained 25 g (1 oz) butter

30 ml (2 tbsp) plain our

300 ml (½ pt) milk 50 g (2 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated 150 ml (¼ pt) cream, optional salt and pepper 15 g (½ oz) butter 75 g (3 oz) fresh white breadcrumbs 15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped pinch of paprika

Dish: 1 x 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 inch) Pyrex® dish 1 x large Pyrex® jug 1 x small Pyrex® bowl Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Break broccoli and cauliower into orets, add red pepper and 30 ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover and cook on High microwave for 5-6 minutes or until soft. Drain.

2. Flake salmon and mix with vegetables.

3. Melt butter in jug on High microwave for approx. 20-30 seconds.

Stir in our then milk. Cook on High microwave for 2 minutes or until mixture boils and thickens; stir halfway. Stir in cheese, cream

and seasoning. Pour cheese sauce over vegetables and salmon.

4. Melt extra butter in a small bowl on High microwave for approx

15-20 seconds. Stir in breadcrumbs, parsley and paprika. Sprinkle

over vegetable mixture.

5. Place on enamel tray and cook on Combination: 220 °C + Low microwave for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Page 87

Bouillabaisse

Fish

ingredients

Serves 6

225 g (8 oz) tomatoes

125 ml (4 . oz) olive oil

30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée 2 onions, chopped 1 large leek, sliced 4 garlic cloves, crushed

1.2 ltr (2 pt) sh stock

salt and black pepper 150 ml (¼ pt) dry white wine 4 sprig thyme small piece orange peel

4 strands saron

5 ml (1 tsp) chilli sauce 450 g (1 lb) cod, haddock or coley 450 g (1 lb) mixed seafood 4 large fresh prawns bunch dill, chopped, to garnish

Dish: 1 x 3 litre (6 pt) Pyrex® casserole dish Accessory: none

Thai Trout

ingredients

Serves 2

2 trout llets, approx 150 g (5 oz) each

2 cloves of garlic, nely chopped 1-2 small red chilli, nely chopped

1 lime, zest and juice

4 spring onions, nely chopped

30 ml (2 tbsp) light soy sauce

Dish: 1 x Pyrex® shallow dish Accessory: none

1. Skin the tomatoes and cut into four pieces, removing the cores. Place the oil and tomato purée in a large bowl, heat on High microwave for 1 minute and mix well. Add the onions and leek,

cook on High microwave for 3-4 minutes or until soft.

2. Add the garlic, tomatoes, stock, seasoning, wine, thyme, orange

peel, saffron and chilli sauce. Heat on High microwave for 3-4 minutes. Skin the sh, cut into chunks and add to the tomato

liquid. Cook on High microwave for 3-4 minutes or until the sh is cooked. Add the mixed seafood and prawns and heat again for 2-3 minutes on High microwave or until hot, taking care not to

overcook the sh.

3. Serve garnished with dill.

1. Place sh llets into a shallow dish, sprinkle the remaining

ingredients on the top of the sh. Cover and cook on Medium microwave for 4-5 minutes, or until the sh is cooked through.

Cod and Leek Bake

ingredients

Serves 6

800 g (1 lb 12 oz) cod, llets 2 large leeks, nely sliced

300 ml (½ pt) single cream 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) potatoes, quartered 50 g (2 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated salt and pepper

Dish: 1 x shallow dish, 1 x 27 cm (10 ½ inch) Pyrex® casserole dish with lid 1 x large Pyrex® dish 1 x 27 cm (10 ½ inch) round dish Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Place the cod in a shallow dish, add 45 ml (3 tbsp) water. Cover

2. Place leeks in a casserole dish, cover and cook on High

3. Place the potatoes in a large dish, cover and cook on High

4. Preheat the oven with the enamel tray on Convection 200 ºC.

and cook on High microwave for 5-6 minutes. Drain the cod and

break into pieces, taking care to remove all the bones and the skin

microwave for 10 minutes. Mix together the sh pieces, leeks, cream, cheese, salt and pepper

microwave for 9-10 minutes. Place the potatoes in a round

buttered dish, cover with the sh, leeks and cheese mixture.

Place the dish in the oven and cook on Convection 200 ºC + Low

microwave for 10-15 minutes, until it is golden brown on top.

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Meat and Poultry

Guidelines

Defrosted Joints

If the meat has previously been frozen,

ensure it is properly thawed before cooking by microwave. Defrosted joints of meat must be allowed to Stand for a minimum of 1 hour before cooking to ensure the centre is fully defrosted.

Fat

Large amounts of fat absorb microwave energy and can cause the meat next to it to overcook. Always

Meat and Poultry

choose joints that aren’t excessively

fatty.

Standing Time

Meat and poultry require a minimum of 15 minutes standing time wrapped in aluminium foil after cooking by microwave. Roast meat is always easier to carve after standing and the meat will continue to cook during the stand time.

Bone

Bone tips on legs of lamb and crown roasts may need shielding when

cooked by microwave, to prevent

overcooking.

Turning

Joints and poultry should be turned over halfway through cooking.

Shielding

Large joints may need shielding with pieces of smooth aluminium foil after half the cooking time to avoid overcooking on the outside edges. Turkeys and large chickens should

have their breast meat, legs and wings

protected. Secure foil with cocktail sticks and do not allow foil to touch the walls of the oven.

How to Roast a Joint by Combination

Place the joint on enamel tray and place on glass turntable.

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Meat and Poultry

How to Roast a Joint by Microwave

To roast basic joints of meat place the joint onto the rack of a microwave roasting set and cover with a dome

lid. Alternatively use a large, shallow

dish and place the joint on an upturned

saucer and cover with cling lm.

Roasting Bags

Roasting bags are useful when split up one side to tent a joint for roasting by power and time.

Do not use the metal twists supplied.

Tips

Braised and stewed meat cooked in a

microwave has a slightly rm texture

and therefore it is essential to purchase good quality meats.

How to Cook Small Cuts of Meat by Microwave

Some cuts of meat can be cooked successfully by microwave although due to their short cooking times and

no heat source, they will not crisp and

brown.

They should always be cooked on a microwave safe rack to lift them out of their juices.

Crispy Bacon

Place on a microwave safe rack (optional extra obtainable from cookware shops). Cover with a plain piece of kitchen towel to minimise splatter. Cook on High microwave for

approx. 1 minute per rasher, or until

desired crispness is achieved.

When cooking a casserole, place a

saucer or small upturned plate over the meat to keep it submerged in the juices.

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Coq au Vin

ingredients

Serves 4

1.2 kg (2 ½ lb) chicken portions, approx. 4 5 ml (1 tsp) mixed herbs salt and pepper 100 g (4 oz) streaky bacon 100 g (4 oz) button mushrooms 1 clove of garlic, crushed 450 g (1 lb) whole shallots 30 ml (2 tbsp) brandy 300 ml (½ pt) red wine 300 ml (½ pt) chicken stock

15 ml (1 tbsp) cornour

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex® casserole dish with lid Accessory: Enamel tray

Meat and Poultry

Chicken Satay

ingredients

Serves 4-6

4 chicken breast llets, skinned and

chopped into small chunks 100 g (4 oz) creamed coconut 45 ml (3 tbsp) lemon juice 30 ml (2 tbsp) soy sauce 30 ml (2 tbsp) vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 5 ml (1 tsp) ground turmeric

5 ml (1 tsp) ve-spice powder

5 ml (1 tsp) coriander seeds 5 ml (1 tsp) cumin seeds 90 ml (6 tbsp) peanut butter large pinch chilli powder

Dish: 1 x small mixing bowl, 8 x wooden skewers Accessory: Enamel tray + wire rack

1. Place all ingredients, apart from the cornour, in casserole dish and cover.

2. Place on enamel tray and cook on Combination: Convection 160 °C + Warm microwave for 1 hour 10 minutes or until cooked through. Stir halfway during cooking.

3. Remove skin from chicken pieces and skim off any excess fat.

Thicken using a little cornour mixed with water. Serve sprinkled

with chopped parsley.

1. Place chicken, 50 g (2 oz) creamed coconut, 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice and 15 ml (1 tbsp) soy sauce into a blender or food

processor. Add the oil, garlic, turmeric, ve spice, coriander and

cumin and blend until smooth.

2. Pour over the chicken. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 2-3 hours or overnight.

3. For the serving sauce: Pour 50 g (2 oz) of creamed coconut into a

large jug. Add the peanut butter, 15 ml (1 tbsp) of the lemon juice, 15 ml (1 tbsp) of the soy sauce, the chilli powder and 80 ml

(5 tbsp) water. Cook on High microwave for 3-4 minutes or

until the sauce boils and thickens, stirring frequently. Turn into a

serving bowl.

4. Thread the chicken onto wooden skewers. Place on wire rack on enamel tray and cook on Combination: Convection 220 °C + Warm microwave for 26-30 minutes or until cooked through, turning occasionally. Serve hot with sauce for dipping.

Barbeque Spare Ribs

ingredients

Serves 4

675 g (1 ½ lb) pork ribs 30 ml (2 tbsp) white wine vinegar,

Sauce:

45 ml (3 tbsp) tomato sauce 45 ml (3 tbsp) soy sauce 45 ml (3 tbsp) honey 5 ml (1 tsp) dry mustard powder 45 ml (3 tbsp) plum jam

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex® casserole dish with lid 1 x Pyrex® bowl 1 x Pyrex® shallow dish Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Place ribs into large casserole dish, cover with water and add the vinegar.

2. Cover and cook on High microwave for 6-8 minutes then Simmer microwave for 20 minutes. Drain.

3. Combine all sauce ingredients together in a Pyrex® bowl and heat on Medium microwave for 2 minutes. Mix thoroughly.

4. Toss ribs in sauce. Arrange on the base of shallow dish on the enamel tray and cook on Combination: Convection 190 °C + Simmer microwave for 15-20 minutes or until ribs are dark brown and crispy.

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Casserole Pork with Herby Dumplings

Meat and Poultry

ingredients

Serves 4

30 ml (2 tbsp) oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped 225 g (8 oz) carrots, sliced 450 g (1 lb) lean pork, cubed

30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned our

5 ml (1 tsp) ground bay leaves 5 ml (1 tsp) dried sage salt and pepper 300 ml (½ pt) dry cider

Dumplings:

175 g (6 oz) self raising our 75 g (3 oz) suet pinch of salt 5 ml (1 tsp) mustard powder 15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped 150 ml (¼ pt) cold water

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex® casserole dish with lid Accessory: Enamel tray

Toad in the Hole

ingredients

Serves 4

150 g (5 oz) plain our 3 ml (½ tsp) salt 2 eggs 300 ml (½ pt) milk and water 25 g (1 oz) oil 450 g (1 lb) sausages

Dish: 1 x mixing bowl, 1 x 25 x 18 cm (10 x 7 inch) oblong rectangular tin Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Place oil, onion, green pepper and carrots in casserole dish, cover and cook on High microwave for 5 minutes or until soft.

2. Toss pork in seasoned our and add to onion mixture. Stir in

all other ingredients, cover, place on enamel tray and cook on

Combination: Convection 160 °C + Warm microwave for 1 hour or until pork is tender.

3. Whilst cooking make the dumplings by combining the our, suet,

salt, mustard and parsley. Add the water to make a stiff dough.

Shape dough into 8 round dumplings.

4. When pork is cooked, uncover and place dumplings around the edge of dish. Cook uncovered on the enamel tray on Combination: Convection 160 °C + Warm microwave for 15 minutes or until dumplings are cooked through.

1. Preheat oven with enamel tray on Convection 220 °C.

2. Sift our and salt in a bowl. Add eggs and half the liquid. Beat until smooth. Gradually stir in remaining liquid.

3. Put oil in tin with sausages on enamel tray. Cook on Convection 220 °C for 15 minutes.

4. Pour in the batter and cook for 15-20 minutes on Convection 220 °C or until the batter is well risen and golden brown.

Creamy Chicken Gratin

ingredients

Serves 4

350 g (12 oz) leeks, trimmed and sliced 25 g (1 oz) butter

30 ml (2 tbsp) plain our

300 ml (½ pt) milk 225 g (8 oz) cooked chicken, chopped 100 g (4 oz) ham, chopped 175 g (6 oz) Gruyere cheese, grated 4 frozen garlic bread slices

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex® bowl 1 x 26 cm (10 ½ inch) gratin dish Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Slice the leeks and place in a large bowl with the butter. Cover and soften on High microwave for 3-4 minutes or until softened.

2. Add the our and mix well. Stir in the milk and heat, uncovered on High microwave for 4-5 minutes or until thickened. Stir halfway.

Add the chicken, ham and cheese then season and mix well.

3. Pour into the gratin dish and top with the garlic bread slices. Place on enamel tray and cook on Combination: Convection 220 °C + Low microwave for 10-15 minutes or until piping hot and golden.

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Belgian Beef Casserole

ingredients

Serves 4

675 g (1 ½ lb) braising steak, cubed 3 large onions, thinly sliced 1 clove of garlic, crushed

30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned our

15 ml (1 tbsp) brown sugar 300 ml (½ pt) hot beef stock 300 ml (½ pt) light ale 15 ml (1 tbsp) wine vinegar 5 ml (1 tsp) mixed herbs 2 bay leaves

Topping:

15 ml (1 tbsp) french mustard 60 ml (4 tbsp) butter, softened 1 clove of garlic, crushed 8 x 2.5 cm (1 inch) french bread, sliced

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Dish: 1 x large Pyrex® casserole dish with lid 1 x mixing bowl Accessory: Enamel tray

Savoury Mince

ingredients

Serves 4

1 onion, diced 1 clove of garlic, crushed 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 400 g (14 oz) canned chopped tomatoes 15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato purée 5 ml (1 tsp) mixed herbs 450 g (1 lb) mince salt and pepper

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex® casserole dish with lid Accessory: none

1. Combine all the casserole ingredients in dish. Cover with lid and cook on enamel tray on Combination: Convection 160 ˚C +

Warm microwave for 1 hour, or until meat is tender. Remove bay

leaves.

2. For topping, blend mustard, butter and garlic in a mixing bowl. Spread over one side of each bread slice.

2. Uncover casserole and arrange bread on top. Return to oven and cook uncovered on Combination: Convection 160 ˚C + Warm microwave for a further 10 minutes. The casserole is ready when the bread slices are crisp and golden.

1. Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole dish, cover and cook on High microwave for 2 minutes or until soft.

2. Place all other ingredients in casserole dish. Stir well.

3. Cover and cook on High microwave for 10 minutes then Medium microwave for 15-20 minutes or until cooked.

Variation: Chilli con carne

Add 400 g (14 oz) canned red kidney beans drained, 5-10 ml (1-2 tsp) chilli powder, 1 diced green pepper to the ingredients

above.

Shepherd’s Pie

ingredients

Serves 4

1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 25 g (1 oz) butter 350 g (12 oz) lamb or beef mince 300 ml (½ pt) hot lamb or beef stock 3 ml (½ tsp) Worcestershire sauce 5 ml (1 tsp) tomato purée

15 ml (1 tbsp) cornour

salt and pepper 675 g (1 ½ lb) potatoes, cubed 135 ml (9 tbsp) water 30 ml (2 tbsp) milk 25 g (1 oz) cheese

Dish: 1 x medium Pyrex® casserole dish with lid 1 x large Pyrex® casserole dish with lid 1 x square Pyrex® dish 22 x 22 cm (8 ½ inch x 8 ½ inch) Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Place onion, carrots and butter in medium casserole dish. Cover and cook on High microwave for 3-5 minutes or until soft.

2. Add mince to vegetables and mix well. Mix together stock,

Worcestershire sauce and tomato purée, pour over mince and

season to taste. Cook on High microwave for 5 minutes. Add cornour, cook on High microwave for 5-7 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to square Pyrex® dish.

3. Cook potatoes with water in large casserole dish, covered on High microwave for 7-8 minutes. Drain and mash well with the milk and

spread on top of the meat, using a fork to make a pattern on top.

4. Sprinkle with cheese, place on enamel tray and cook on

Combination: Convection 190 °C + Warm microwave for approx. 15-20 minutes or until top is crisp and golden.

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Lasagne

Meat and Poultry

ingredients

Serves 4

2 x quantities of white sauce (refer to page 103) 5 ml (1 tsp) mustard 100 g (4 oz) grated cheese salt and pepper 1 quantity of savoury mince (refer to page 92) 12 sheets pre-cooked lasagne 60 ml (4 tbsp) Parmesan cheese

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex® rectangular dish Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Add mustard, cheese and seasoning to the hot white sauce.

2. Cover the base of the dish with a layer of cheese sauce, then a

3. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top, place on enamel tray and

Hungarian Goulash

ingredients

Serves 4

600 g (1 ¼ lb) braising steak, cubed

45 ml (3 tbsp) seasoned our

600 ml (1 pt) hot beef stock 45 ml (3 tbsp) tomato purée 30 ml (2 tbsp) paprika 5 ml (1 tsp) sugar 60 ml (4 tbsp) soured cream

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex® casserole dish with lid Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Toss meat in the our. Combine all ingredients except the soured

2. Place on enamel tray and cook on Combination: Convection

3. Remove from oven and immediately stir in the soured cream.

layer of lasagne, followed by a layer of hot meat mixture. Continue with a layer of lasagne then meat, ending with a layer of cheese

sauce.

cook on Combination: Convection 190 °C + Simmer microwave for 15-20 minutes or until the pasta is tender and the top is crispy and golden brown.

cream in casserole dish, cover.

160 °C + Warm microwave for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the meat is tender.

Serve with ribbon noodles.

Moussaka

ingredients

Serves 4

30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 2 cloves of crushed garlic 1 medium onion, chopped 1 aubergine, sliced 400 g (14 oz) canned chopped tomatoes 350 g (12 oz) lamb mince 30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée salt and pepper

Topping:

2 eggs 150 ml (¼ pt) single cream 100 g (4 oz) cheese, grated 25 g (1 oz) Parmesan cheese, grated

Dish: 1 x 20 cm (8 inch) shallow dish Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Place oil, garlic, onion and aubergine in dish. Cover and cook on High microwave for 2 minutes or until softened.

2. Add tomatoes and lamb mince and purée and cook re-covered on High microwave for 7 minutes. Season and mix well.

3. Whisk eggs, cream and cheese together and pour over lamb.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, place on enamel tray and cook

on Combination: Convection 190 °C + Simmer microwave for 15-20 minutes or until topping is puffed and golden.

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Kedgeree

ingredients

Serves 4

175 g (6 oz) easy cook brown rice 450 ml (¾ pt) hot chicken stock 450 g (1 lb) smoked haddock 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon, juiced 1 medium onion, chopped 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 150 ml (¼ pt) soured cream 15 ml (1 tbsp) curry paste 100 g (4 oz) frozen peas 30 ml (2 tbsp) parsley, chopped 2 boiled eggs, chopped into small chunks

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex® casserole dish with lid 1 x Pyrex® shallow dish 1 x small Pyrex® dish Accessory: none

1. Place the rice and chicken stock in casserole dish, cover and cook on High microwave for 15-20 minutes or until tender.

2. Place the sh in a shallow dish, sprinkle with lemon juice, cover and cook on High microwave for 5-6 minutes or until cooked. Skin

and ake.

3. Place onion and oil in a small dish, cover and cook on High microwave for 3-4 minutes or until softened.

4. Combine the soured cream with curry paste. Mix into rice then stir

in aked sh, onion, peas, parsley, eggs and seasoning. Cover

and cook on High microwave for 5 minutes or until piping hot.

Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto

ingredients

Pasta, Rice and Beans

Serves 4

40 g (1 ½ oz) dried cep mushrooms 50 g (2 oz) butter

1 clove of garlic, nely chopped 1 small onion, nely chopped

freshly ground black pepper 250 g (9 oz) arborio rice 300 ml (½ pt) hot vegetable stock 12 basil leaves, torn

Dish: 1 x Pyrex® shallow dish 1 x large casserole dish with lid Accessory: none

1. In shallow dish, soak mushrooms in 300 ml (½ pt) warm water.

2. Place the butter, garlic and onion in a large casserole dish, cover and cook on High microwave for 3 minutes, or until softened. Season with freshly ground black pepper.

3. Stir the rice into the butter mixture and add the hot stock and soaking liquid from the mushrooms. Cover and cook for a further 5 minutes on High microwave.

4. Stir the mushrooms into the rice mixture. Cover and cook for a further 5 minutes on High microwave.

5. Stir and add the basil. Continue to cook for the nal 5 minutes on High microwave. Leave to stand for approx. 10 minutes and then stir with a fork.

Vegetable and Chick Pea Casserole

ingredients

Serves 4

1 medium onion, chopped 10 ml (2 tsp) vegetable oil 2 medium courgettes, thickly sliced 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced

1 small cauliower, divided into orets

100 g (4 oz) dried apricots, halved 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 425 g (15 oz) canned chick peas, drained 3 ml (½ tsp) ground tumeric 3 ml (½ tsp) ground corriander 3 ml (½ tsp) ground cumin 5 ml (1 tsp) paprika

2.5 cm (1 inch) piece fresh root ginger,

peeled and nely chopped

salt and pepper 450 ml (¾ pt) hot vegetable stock parsley, chopped

Dish: 1 x large casserole dish with lid 1 x Pyrex® shallow dish Accessory: none

1. Place the onion and oil in a large casserole dish. Cover and cook on High microwave for 3 minutes or until starting to soften.

2. Add the prepared vegetables, apricots, garlic, chick peas and stir

in the spices, salt, pepper and stock.

3. Cover and cook on High microwave for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Stir two or three times during cooking. Serve with couscous or rice and garnish with parsley.

N.B. To prepare couscous: Place 300 ml (½ pt) vegetable stock

in a shallow dish and 1.2 ml (¼ tsp) turmeric. Cook on High microwave for 4 minutes or until boiling. Add 175 g (6 oz) couscous and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Fluff up with a fork before serving.

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Tagliatelle Toscana

Pasta, Rice and Beans

ingredients

Serves 4 400 g (14 oz) fresh tagliatelle 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove of garlic, crushed 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil 1 large aubergine, cubed 400 g (14 oz) canned chopped tomatoes 5 ml (1 tsp) basil 15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato purée 15 g (½ oz) butter salt and pepper 8-10 black olives, stoned 100 g (4 oz) mozzarella, diced 30 ml (2 tbsp) Parmesan cheese, grated

Dish: 2 x large Pyrex® casserole dish with lid Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Cook the pasta in casserole dish with 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water, covered, on High microwave for 4 minutes or until tender. Drain.

2. Place onion, garlic and oil in a casserole dish, cover and cook on High microwave for 2 minutes or until soft. Add the aubergine, chopped tomates, basil, tomato purée, butter, seasoning and

olives. Cover and cook on High microwave for 6-8 minutes.

3. Mix the drained pasta with the mozzarella. Place in a casserole dish. Pour the sauce over the top. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Place on enamel tray and cook on Combination: Convection 220 ˚C + Warm microwave for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and piping hot.

Roast Vegetable and Pasta Gratin

ingredients

Serves 4

1 auberbine, diced 2 leeks, sliced 1 red pepper, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 clove of garlic, crushed 45 ml (3 tbsp) olive oil 225 g (8 oz) pasta shapes 225 g (8 oz) fresh spinach

White sauce:

40 g (1 ½ oz) butter 40 g (1 ½ oz) our 600 ml (1 pt) milk 15 ml (1 tbsp) mustard 50 g (2 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated 150 g (5 oz) Boursin® cheese salt and pepper

Dish: 1 x small roasting dish 1 x large casserole dish with lid 1 x large Pyrex® shallow dish Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Preheat oven with enamel tray on Convection 220 °C. Chop all the vegetables except spinach into bite sized pieces and put in roasting dish with the oil. Cook on Convection 220 °C 25-30 minutes.

2. Cook the pasta shapes in a casserole dish with 450 ml (¾ pt) boiling water on High microwave for 5-6 minutes or until soft. Drain. Wash the spinach and tear into small pieces.

3. Make the white sauce as per instructions on page 103, add the

mustard, Cheddar, Boursin® cheese and stir thoroughly until

smooth. Season well.

4. Mix the pasta, spinach and roast vegetables with the sauce and place in a large shallow dish. Sprinkle the top with cheese.

5. Cook on enamel tray on Combination: Convection 220 °C +

Low microwave for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Lentil Biryani

ingredients

Serves 4-6

15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 1 large onion, sliced 5 ml (1 tsp) ginger root, grated 1 clove of garlic, crushed 3 ml (½ tsp) tumeric 5 ml (1 tsp) chilli powder 10 ml (2 tsp) curry powder 150 ml (¼ pt) natural yoghurt 100 g (4 oz) mushrooms, sliced 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped 100 g (4 oz) canned green lentils 300 ml (½ pt) hot water 50 g (2 oz) cashew nuts 450 g (1 lb) cooked basmati rice

Garnish:

1 hard boiled egg, sliced corriander leaves

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex® casserole dish with lid Accessory: none

1. Place the oil and onion in a large casserole dish. Cover and cook on High microwave for 3 minutes or until softened.

2. Add the ginger, garlic, turmeric, chilli and curry powder. Cover and cook on High microwave for 2 minutes.

3. Add the yoghurt, mushrooms, tomatoes, lentils and water. Cover and cook on High microwave for 30-35 minutes or until the lentils are tender and the liquid has evaporated.

4. Add the cooked rice and cashew nuts to the lentil mixture and mix thoroughly. Reheat on High microwave if necessary. Garnish and serve.

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Stuffed Croissants

ingredients

Makes 8

100 g (4 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated 100 g (4 oz) smoked ham, diced 1 tomato, deseeded and chopped 60 ml (4 tbsp) sour cream 15 ml (1 tbsp) mayonnaise 10 ml (2 tsp) wholegrain mustard pepper 8 croissants

Dish: 1 x medium Pyrex® mixing bowl Accessory: Enamel tray + wire rack

Mufn Pizzas

ingredients

Serves 4

150 ml (¼ pt) Passata 100 g (4 oz) garlic sausage, cubed 1 clove of garlic, crushed 1 small onion, diced

4 large muns, halved

Cheese and Egg Dishes

100 g (4 oz) cheese, grated 50 g (2 oz) canned anchovy llets black olive garnish

Dish: 1 x Pyrex® mixing bowl Accessory: Enamel tray + wire

rack

1. Combine all the lling ingredients in mixing bowl.

2. Slice in back of each croissant and ll with mixture.

3. Place 4 croissants on enamel tray on wire rack and cook on Combination: Grill 1 + Simmer microwave for 5-6 minutes. Repeat with the remaining 4 croissants.

1. Place Passata, sausage, garlic and onion in a bowl and mix well.

2. Arrange mufn halves, 4 at a time on wire rack on enamel tray and toast on Grill 1 for 4-6 minutes or until browned.

3. Spread mufns with the mixture. Top with cheese, anchovies and olives.

4. Cook on Combination: Grill 1 + Warm microwave for 4-6 minutes or until cheese has melted and is beginning to brown.

Cheese, Onion and Olive Scones

ingredients

Serves 4

1 medium onion, nely chopped

15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil 175 g (6 oz) self-raising our 3 ml (½ tsp) salt 3 ml (½ tsp) mustard powder 3 ml (½ tsp) cayenne pepper salt and pepper 25 g (1 oz) butter 40 g (1 ½ oz) strong Cheddar cheese, grated 40 g (1 ½ oz) Parmesan cheese 25 g (1 oz) black olives, stoned and chopped 1 egg, beaten 45 ml (3 tbsp) milk 1 egg for glazing

Dish: 1 x small Pyrex® bowl 1 x Pyrex® mixing bowl small baking sheet Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Place onion and oil in a bowl. Cover and cook on High microwave

for 3 minutes or until softened. Drain.

2. Preheat oven on Convection 200 °C with enamel tray.

3. Sift together the our, salt, mustard and cayenne with seasoning.

Rub in the butter.

4. Mix in onion, cheeses and olives. Beat egg and milk together.

Pour into our mixture and bring to a soft dough.

5. On a oured surface roll out dough to approx. 2 cm (¾ inch) thick.

Cut out rounds using a 6 cm (2 ½ inch) pastry cutter and brush with beaten egg.

6. Place the dough rounds on a lightly greased baking sheet. Place

on the enamel tray and cook on Convection 200 °C for 16-20 minutes or until cooked and golden brown.

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Brie and Cranberry Crostini

Cheese and Egg Dishes

ingredients

Serves 4

1 small baguette, cut into 8 slices 60 ml (4 tbsp) cranberry sauce 175 g (6 oz) brie, sliced sesame seeds

Dish: none Accessory: Enamel tray + wire

rack

Croque Monsieur

ingredients

Serves 2

4 slices bread, buttered 5 ml (1 tsp) dijon mustard 2 slices smoked ham 100 g (4 oz) sliced cheese

Dish: none Accessory: Enamel tray + wire

rack

Macaroni Cheese

ingredients

Serves 4

175 g (6 oz) quick cooking macaroni 175 g (6 oz) butter

1 small onion, nely chopped

100 g (4 oz) bacon, chopped 40 g (1 ½ oz) our 600 ml (1 pt) milk salt and pepper 5 ml (1 tsp) french mustard 150 g (5 oz) red cheese, grated 30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh brown breadcrumbs

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex® casserole dish 1 x large Pyrex® jug 1 x large shallow Pyrex® dish Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Place the slices of baguette on the wire rack on enamel tray and cook on Grill 1 for 2-3 minutes or until lightly toasted.

2. Turn the slices over and spread each slice with cranberry sauce.

3. Top with a slice of brie and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

4. Cook on wire rack on enamel tray on Combination: Grill 1 + Simmer microwave for 3-4 minutes or until cheese has started to melt and sesame seeds turn golden.

1. Place the bread, buttered side up on wire rack on enamel tray and cook on Grill 1 for approx. 3-4 minutes or until browning.

2. On 2 slices of the bread, spread the untoasted sides with mustard

and top with ham and cheese. Cover with the other slices,

browned side up.

3. Place back on the wire rack on enamel tray and cook on Combination: Grill 1 + Simmer microwave for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

1. Cook macaroni in large casserole dish in 450 ml (¾ pt) boiling water. Cover and cook on High microwave for 5-6 minutes or until soft. Drain.

2. Place butter, onion and bacon in a jug. Cover. Cook on High microwave for 5 minutes or until onion is soft. Stir halfway through cooking.

3. Stir in our and cook for 30 seconds on High microwave.

4. Gradually add milk, stir well and season. Cook on High microwave for 5-6 minutes or until sauce is thick and bubbling. Stir twice during cooking.

5. Add mustard and 100 g (4 oz) grated cheese. Place the macaroni in a large shallow dish. Add sauce and mix well. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and remaining cheese.

6. Place on enamel tray and cook on Combination: Convection 220 °C + Low microwave for 10-12 minutes or until cheese starts to melt.

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Vegetables and Vegetarian

• Root vegetables. i.e. carrots, swede, should be cut into slices,

strips or cubes.

• Do not mix fresh and frozen vegetables as the cooking times may be different.

Vegetables and Vegetarian

• If cooking potatoes with other

vegetables, only cook with other

root vegetables.

• Never add salt to vegetables before microwaving. Remember the

avour of microwaved vegetables is

much better than boiled.

• Cabbage should be shredded and cooked by High microwave. Approx. 500 g for 12-14 minutes with 75 ml (5 tbsp) water.

• Fresh vegetables require 15 ml (1 tbsp) of water per 100 g vegetables. Cover with pierced

cling lm or lid and stir halfway.

• Always cook vegetables in a dish

that is a suitable size. Use at

dishes not basins. Always cover

with microwave cling lm or a lid.

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Vegetables and Vegetarian

• Certain vegetables i.e. broccoli and

asparagus, should be arranged so

that the tips are in the centre of the dish as these require less cooking.

• Whole cauliower should be cooked upside down on Medium microwave for 10 minutes. approx. with 90 ml (6 tbsp) water.

Jacket Potatoes

Varieties of potatoes vary in their suitability for cooking by microwave. We recommend Maris Piper for consistently good results. The cooking times given may need adjustment for other varieties. The ideal size of potato to be cooked by microwave is 200 g - 250 g (7-9 oz).

Before Cooking

Wash potatoes and prick skins several times. Spread around edge of turntable.

After Cooking

Remove from oven and wrap in aluminium foil to retain the heat. Leave to stand for 5 minutes.

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Vegetable Chilli

ingredients

Serves 4

15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil

1 onion, nely chopped

1 green pepper, deseeded, chopped 1 chilli, chopped 2 carrots, diced 5 ml (1 tsp) chilli powder 3 ml (½ tsp) cumin 175 g (6 oz) bulgar wheat 400 g (14 oz) canned chopped tomatoes 30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée 400 g (14 oz) canned red kidney beans, drained 450 ml (¾ pt) water

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex® casserole dish with lid Accessory: none

1. Place oil, onion, pepper, chilli and carrots in a large casserole,

2. Add chilli powder and cumin. Stir in bulgar wheat, chopped

Leek and Potato Gratin

ingredients

Serves 4

450 g (1 lb) leeks deseeded, thinly sliced 450 g (1 lb) potatoes, thinly sliced

Vegetables and Vegetarian

150 g (5 oz) blue cheese 225 g (8 oz) Greek yoghurt 75 ml (5 tbsp) double cream 50 g (2 oz) brown breadcrumbs salt and pepper

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex® bowl 1 x small mixing bowl 1 x 25 cm (10 inch) Pyrex® an dish Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Place the vegetables in large bowl. Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) of water,

2. Crumble or nely chop the cheese into a bowl and gradually blend

3. Drain the vegetables and arrange in a an dish. Season and pour

cover and cook on High microwave for 4-5 minutes or until softened.

tomatoes, tomato purée, red kidney beans and water. Cover and

cook on High microwave for 10-15 minutes.

cover and cook on High microwave for 10-12 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.

in the yoghurt and the double cream.

over the blue cheese cream mixture. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs,

place on enamel tray and cook on Combination: Convection 220 ˚C + Low microwave for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

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Roast Vegetable Parcels

ingredients

Serves 4

450 g (1 lb) mixed vegetable e.g. sweet potato, red pepper, leeks, aubergine, coutgettes, onion, chopped 1 clove of garlic, crushed 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 200 g (7 oz) canned chopped tomatoes 10 ml (2 tsp) tomato purée 25 g (1 oz) pine nuts 50 g (2 oz) Gruyère cheese, grated 100 g (4 oz) Boursin® cheese 15 ml (1 tbsp) single cream 225 g (8 oz) ready made pu pastry 1 egg for glazing

Dish: 1 x large mixing bowl 1 x large Pyrex® bowl 1 x small mixing bowl Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Preheat oven Convection 220 °C with enamel tray. Chop

vegetables into 2 ½ cm (1 inch) chunks.

2. Add garlic and oil, mix thoroughly with mixed vegetables. Place

onto enamel tray.

3. Cook on Convection 220 °C for 20-25 minutes until vegetables

are browned and al dente.

4. Place the chopped tomatoes and purée in a heatproof bowl

uncovered and cook on High microwave for 5 minutes then Medium microwave for 5 minutes or until mixture is reduced in volume and thickened.

5. Mix the tomato sauce with the cooked vegetables and pine nuts.

6. Mix together the Gruyère cheese, Boursin® and single cream.

7. Roll out pastry until it measures approx 40 cm (16 inch) square. Divide into 4 equal squares.

8. Place ¼ of the vegetable mixture in the centre of the square and top with ¼ of the cheese mixture.

9. Bring the corners of the pastry to the centre, pressing the edges together. Seal with water. Glaze with beaten egg.

10. Cook in a preheated oven on Convection 220 °C for 15-20 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

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