PANASONIC NNCD748BBPQ User Manual

FOR MODELS: NN-CD757W / NN-CD767M / NN-CD748B

MICROWAVE COOKERY BOOK &
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PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS

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Standard Conversion Chart

Weight

1

/

2

oz – 15g
1oz – 25g
2oz – 50g
3oz – 75g
4oz – 100g
5oz – 150g
6oz – 175g
7oz – 200g
8oz – 225g
9oz – 250g
10oz – 275g
11oz – 300g
12oz – 350g
13oz – 375g
14oz – 400g
15oz – 425g
1lb/16oz – 450g

Capacity

1

/

2

tsp – 3ml
1tsp – 5ml
1tbsp – 15ml

1

/

4

pt – 150ml

1

/

2

pt – 300ml

3

/

4

pt – 450ml
1pt – 600ml
1

3

/

4

pt – 1 litre

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

Important Notice

Your oven is rated 1000 Watts (IEC). When using other cookbooks remember to
adjust cooking times accordingly. The symbol above, which is displayed on your
oven door, indicates the heating category for your oven when cooking or
reheating convenience foods.
Your oven is rated ʻEʼ, which is very efficient. It is therefore very important that
you refer carefully to the packet instructions on convenience foods.
Some packet instructions only display information for B or D rated ovens. We
therefore provide additional guidelines for reheating on pages 41-46 of this book.
ALWAYS check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply
opening the door and after checking the progress of the foods press START to
continue the cooking time.

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

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COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108
Customer Care Centre 08705 357357

Selected Spares and Accessories:

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

E

1000W

The IEC (60705) power
output (watts)

The heating category for
small packs of food

Microwave symbol

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Welcome to Panasonic Microwave Cooking

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

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

Microwaves leave most foods tastier and leave you with less washing up, but
donʼt expect to become a perfect microwave cook overnight – some of the
methods are very different to those used in conven tion al cooking.

Home Economists program the ovens especially for the UK market. The recipes
are also tested many times to ensure you achieve successful results at home.

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

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COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108 (open 3 days a week)

Home economists will provide friendly guidance on queries relating to recipes
and cooking in your microwave. Alternatively write to the address below, or
contact us online at:

[e-mail]
Alternatively visit our website at www.cooking-corner.co.uk

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

When writing, be sure to state your model

number and daytime telephone

number.

CONTENTS

Safety Information 2
Unpacking your oven 3
Care and Cleaning 4
Maintenance of your oven 5
Parts of your oven 6
Important Information 7-8
Fan motor operation 8
Microwaving Principles 9
General Guidelines 10-11
Containers to use 12-13
Control Panel 14
Operating Instructions 15-40

• Demonstration Mode 15

• Child Lock 15

• Setting the Clock 16

• Microwaving/defrosting 16-21

• Delay Stand 22

• Memory 23

• Grilling 24-25

• Convection cooking 26-27

• TURBO-BAKE cooking 28-30

• Combination Cooking 30-36
Panacrunch Pan 37
Auto Weight Programs 38-40
Cooking and Reheating 41
Guidelines
Reheating Charts 42-46
Cooking Charts 47-54
Adapting Recipes 55

RECIPES

Soups and Starters 56-57
Fish 58-60
Meat and Poultry 61-67
Vegetables/Vegetarian 68-73
Pasta, Rice & Beans 74-75
Cheese and Egg Dishes 76-77
Sauces 78
Pastry 79-81
Puddings and Desserts 82-84
Baking 85-88
Bread 89
Building-in Your Oven 90
Technical Specifications 90
Information on disposal 91

2

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

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

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

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. Hot Surfaces

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

2. Children should be kept away from the oven at all
times and should only be allowed to operate the
oven under adult supervision due to the
temperatures generated. Ensure that
children do not touch the hot outer casing
after operation of the oven.

Important safety instructions

please read carefully and keep for future reference

Caution: Hot surfaces

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

HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE

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

Voltage & Power

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

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

2. Guarantee
Your receipt is your guarantee, please keep safely.

3. Cord

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

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

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

2. The oven has two grill heaters situated in the top of the oven and a
convection heater situated in the back 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 the heating elements inside the oven.
N.B. After cooking by these modes, the oven accessories will be
very hot.

3. The accessible parts may become hot in use. Children should be
kept away.

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

5 This oven is not intended for use by persons (including children) with

reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the oven by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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

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

CAUTION: Grill element and oven will be hot.
DO NOT OPERATE THE OVEN EMPTY.
The appliance must not be operated by Microwave or

Combination WITHOUT
FOOD IN THE OVEN. (Apart
from when pre-heating the
Panacrunch Pan see page

37). Operation when empty
will damage the appliance.

Unpacking your oven

1. This oven is intended for household countertop or built-in use only.
It is not intended for use inside a cabinet or a cupboard. Refer to
building-in your oven on page 90.

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

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

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

5. Do not use outdoors.

Placement of your oven

Before using your oven

2"

open

4"

6"

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

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

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

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

5. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to
clean the oven door glass since they may scratch the surface,
which may result in shattering of the glass.

6. 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.

7. If the Control Panel

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

8. 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.

9. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass turntable for
cleaning. Wash the turntable in warm soapy water. Do not place
in the dishwasher.

10. The roller ring and oven cavity floor

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

11. When GRILLING or cooking by COMBINATION or
CONVECTION 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 ʻSMOKEʼ during use. These
marks will be more difficult to clean later. There is no need to
clean the back of the oven, with the catalytic lining.

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

Care & Cleaning of your Microwave Oven - IMPORTANT

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

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1. Service
WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A SERVICE call your local
Panasonic engineer (Customer Care Centre on 08705 357357
can recommend an engineer). It is hazardous for anyone other
than a competent person to carry out any service or repair
operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives
protection against exposure to microwave energy.

2. Door Seals
Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs
to door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any
other part of the oven. Do not remove outer panel from oven.
The door seals and door seal areas should always be kept clean
– use a damp cloth.

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

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

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

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

Maintenance of your oven

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1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass
Turntable in place.

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

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

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

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

6. The Glass Turntable can rotate in either direction. The maximum
weight that can be placed on the turntable is 4kg (8lb 14oz) (this
includes total weight of food and dish.)

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

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

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

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

Parts of Your Oven

Glass Turntable

The glass turntable and roller ring are the only

accessories used for Microwave Cooking.

See-through Oven Window External Air Vents

High Rack

Metal Tray

Low Rack

Door Safety
Lock System

Control Panel

Identification Plate

Roller Ring

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

2. The Roller Ring must always be used
together with the Glass Turntable for
cooking.

Door Release Pad

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

Door Safety
Lock System

Grill Elements

Microwave Feed Guide

(DO NOT REMOVE)

Catalytic Back Plate

Low Rack

Panacrunch
Pan

Panacrunch Pan
Handle

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Safety

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

Short Cooking Times

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

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

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

Important.

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

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

NEVER OPERATE THE OVEN WITHOUT FOOD INSIDE ON
MICROWAVE OR COMBINATION EXCEPT WHEN
PREHEATING THE PANACRUNCH PAN (SEE PAGE 37).

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

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

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

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

6. Liquids.
Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers
since they are liable to explode. When heating liquids, eg soup,
sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the
liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of
bubbling.

This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent
this possibility the following steps should be taken:

a) Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

b) Do not overheat.

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

again halfway through the heating time.

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

stirring again before carefully removing the container.

e) Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed

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

7. Lids.
Always remove the lids of jars and containers and takeaway food
containers before you microwave them. If you donʼt then steam
and pressure might build up inside and cause an explosion even
after the microwave cooking has stopped.

8. Deep Fat Frying.
Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your oven.

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

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

Do not use re-cycled paper products, e.g. Kitchen roll unless they
say they are specifically designed for use in a microwave oven.

Important Information – Read Carefully

8

These products contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or
fires when used.

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

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

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

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

13. Keeping Your Oven Clean.
It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is wiped out
regularly. Use warm soapy water, squeeze the cloth out well and
use to remove any grease or food from the interior. Pay particular
attention to the door seal area and also the areas around the
microwave feed guide situated on the right hand side of the cavity
wall. The oven should be unplugged when cleaning. The catalytic
lining at the back does not need to be cleaned.

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

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

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

17. Babies Bottles and Food Jars.
When reheating babies bottles always remove top and teat. Liquid
at the top of the bottle will be much hotter than that at the bottom
and must be shaken thoroughly before checking the temperature
(see page 42 for details). 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 in order to avoid burns.

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

You can continue to cook by GRILL OR CONVECTION ONLY.

19. Maximum weight on turntable
The maximum weight that can be placed on the turntable is 4kg
(8lb 14oz) (this includes total weight of food and dish.)

Important Information – Read Carefully

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

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

Microwaving Principles

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

1

⁄

2

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

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

REFLECTION

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

TRANSMISSION

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

IMPORTANT NOTES

HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD

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

MICROWAVES CANNOT PASS
THROUGH METAL AND THERE FORE
METAL COOKING UTEN SILS CAN
NEVER BE USED IN A MICROWAVE,
FOR COOKING ON MICROWAVE
ONLY

Foods Not Suitable for Cooking
by Microwave Only

Yorkshire Puddings, Souffles, Double
Crust Pastry Pies.

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

Foods that require deep fat frying
cannot be cooked either.

STANDING TIME

When a microwave oven is switched off,
the food will continue to cook by
conduction – NOT BY MICROWAVE
ENERGY. Hence STANDING TIME is
very important in microwaving,
particularly for dense foods i.e. meat,
cakes and reheated meals (Refer to
pages 8 and 10).

Boiled Eggs

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

13 Amp fused socket

Microwave Water Molecule Absorption Vibration

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General Guidelines

PIERCING

The skin or
membrane on
some foods will
cause steam to
build up during
cooking. These
foods must be
pierced or a
strip of skin
should be
peeled off
before cooking to allow the steam to 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.
veget ables and
fruit, vary in
their moisture
content
throughout the
season. Jacket
potatoes are a
particular example of this. For this reason
cooking times may have to be adjusted
throughout the year. Dry ingredients e.g. rice,
pasta, can dry out further during storage and
cooking times may differ from ingredients
freshly purchased.

CLING FILM

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

STANDING TIME

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

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

 JACKET POTATOES – Stand 5 mins. wrapped in aluminium

foil when cooked by microwave only. It is not necessary to
stand jacket potatoes cooked in COMBINATION mode.

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

 RICH DENSE CAKES – Stand 15-20 mins.

 FISH – Stand 2-3 mins.

 EGG DISHES – Stand 1-2 mins.

 PRECOOKED CONVENIENCE FOODS – Stand for 2-3 mins.

 PLATED MEALS – Stand for 2-3 mins.

 VEGETABLES – Boiled potatoes benefit from standing

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

 DEFROSTING – It is essential to allow standing time to

com plete the process. This can vary from 5 mins. e.g.
raspberries, to up to 1 hour for a joint of meat.

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

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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
film or a self-fitting lid. Cover fish,
vegetables, cas seroles, soups.
Do not cover cakes, sauces,
jacket potatoes, pastry items.

ARRANGING

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

STARTING TEMPERATURE

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

TURNING AND STIRRING

Some foods require stirring
during cooking. Meat and poultry
should be turned after half the
cooking time. Remove metal
spoon when microwaving.

LIQUIDS

All liquids must be stirred before
and during 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. Remove
metal spoon when microwaving.

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.
The back of the oven has a
catalytic lining which is self
cleaning.

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Containers to use

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 300ml (

1

⁄

2

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.

3. Heat on HIGH power 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
obvious ly absorbing microwave energy.

N.B. 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.

OVEN GLASS

Everyday glass that is heat
resistant e.g. Pyrex

®

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

CHINA AND CERAMIC

Everyday glazed china, porcelain
or ceramic plates, bowls, mugs
and cups can be used if they are
heat 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.

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. Pre-cooked
food in shallow foil containers can
be RE HEATED in the microwave,
but take care that contai ners do not touch the oven walls or
door. Use wooden kebab sticks instead of metal skewers. Do
not re-use foil containers as they may become dented or
damaged and arcing may occur.

QUICK CHECK GUIDE TO COOKING UTENSILS

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

Testing Dishes for Suitability - For Microwave Cooking Only.

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PLASTIC

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

Only use Tupperware

®

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

PAPER

Plain white absorbent kitchen paper (kitchen towel)
can only be used for microwave cooking e.g.
covering blind pastry cases and for 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 fibres.
If you are using branded re-cycled kitchen towel,
check first that it is recommended for microwave use.
Do not use waxed or plastic coated cups or plates as
the finish may melt. Greaseproof paper can be used
to line the base of dishes and to cover fatty foods
e.g. bacon rashers, to stop splattering. White paper
plates can be used for SHORT 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 film can
only be used
for covering
food that is
reheated by
microwave. It is also useful for covering
food to be cooked, but care should be
taken to avoid the film being in direct
contact with the food. 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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Control Panel

NN-CD757W / NN-CD767M / NN-CD748B

(1) Display Window
(2) Microwave Power Pad
(3) Grill Pad
(4) Convection Pad
(5) Turbo-bake Pad
(6) Auto Weight Programs Pad
(7) Auto Weight Defrost Programs (Chaos Defrost)
(8) Memory Pad
(9) Timer Pad:

This can be used to delay a cooking program for up to 9 hrs or
used as a timer or for standing (non-cooking) time. It is also
used to set the clock.

(10) Auto Menu/Temperature/Microwave Wattage/Grill

Level/Convection Heat Selector Dial.

(11) Time/Weight Dial
(12) Stop/Cancel Pad:

Before Cooking:

one press clears your instructions.

During Cooking:

one press temporarily stops the cooking program. Another press
cancels all your instructions and the time of day will appear in
the display.

(13) Start Pad:

Press to start operating the oven.
If during cooking the door is opened or Stop/Cancel Pad is
pressed once, Start Pad has to be pressed again to continue
cooking.

(1)

(2)

(13)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(10)

(11)

Beep Sound:

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

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

(7)

(8)

(9)

(12)

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Letʼs Start to Use your Oven

1 Plug in

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

2 Press Timer Pad twice to set clock

Set clock as a 12hr clock. (See page 16 for details).

3

Press Convection Pad

( 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.) Turn the Auto Menu/Temperature dial until 250C is in the
display window. Remove all accessories from the oven.

4 Enter Time

Turn Time/Weight dial until 5 minutes is displayed in the window.

5 Press Start Pad

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

6 Demonstration Mode

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

7 Child Lock

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

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

• Select

Microwave
power cooking
mode.

• Select the

cooking time
using the
Time/Weight
Dial.

• Press Start

Pad.

• Select Microwave power

level by turning the Auto
Menu/Temperature Dial.
The Microwave power
level appears in the
display.

Power

Level

Wattage

High
Defrost
Medium
Low
Simmer
Warm

1000W
270W
600W
440W
250W
100W

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

Press Timer Pad twice

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



Enter Time

Enter time of day by using Time/Weight Dial
e.g. 1.25pm (12hr clock).



Press Timer Pad

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

Setting the Clock

Microwave Cooking and Defrosting

There are 6 different microwave power levels available.

Selecting Microwave Power Level

N.B.

1. To reset time of day, repeat step 1 through to step 3.

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

3. This is a 12 hour clock.

N.B.

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

2. On all Power Levels, except HIGH power, the maximum time that can be set is 90 minutes.

3. You can add to the cooking time during cooking, if required. Turn Time/ Weight Dial to increase the cooking time. (Time can be
added in 1 minute increments up to maximum time of 10 minutes. This is only the case for one stage cooking).

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Auto Menu/

Temperature

Time/

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Microwave Cooking and Defrosting

ACCESSORY TO USE:

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

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

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

Two Stage Cooking:

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

Three Stage Cooking:

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

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 pounds and ounces or grams. The weight starts from the minimum weight for each category.

Program Weight Range Suitable Foods

1 Bread 100 - 900g (4oz - 2lb) Bread and rolls. Turn at beep.
2 Meat Items 200 - 1200g (7oz - 2lb 10oz) Small pieces of meat, minced meat, chicken portions, steaks, chops. Turn at beeps.
3 Meat Joints 400 - 2500g (14oz - 5lb 8oz) Whole chicken, meat joints. Turn at beeps and shield.

• The default weight
setting is grams. To
select pounds and
ounces, press Auto
Weight Program.
Press again to
revert back to
grams.

• Set the weight
of the food by
using the
Time/Weight
Dial.

• Press Start Pad.
The display
reminds you
which accessory
to use and which
cooking modes
are in use.

•Turn the Auto
Menu/Temperature
dial to select the
desired program.

• Press the
Auto Weight
Program
Pad.

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

The CHAOS defrost pad and then the Auto Menu/Temperature Dial 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 Time/Weight Dial (See page 17).

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

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

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

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

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU TURN AND STIR THE FOOD FREQUENTLY AND SHIELD IF NECESSARY (See page 19).

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

Auto Weight Defrost Programs

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

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

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

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

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

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

1st Beep

1st Beep

Turn or Shield

2nd Beep

Turn or break up

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1 Check foods during

defrosting. Foods vary in
their defrosting speed.

2 It is not necessary to

cover the food.

3 Always turn or stir the

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

4 Minced meat/chops/chicken

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

5 Shielding prevents food

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

6 Allow standing time so

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

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

For this reason a defrost program
alternates between a defrost power and
a standing time. The name for this type
of defrost is cyclic and during the
standing stages there is not any

microwave power in the oven, although
the light will remain on and the turntable
will turn. The automatic stand times
ensure a more even defrost but it is still
necessary to allow for standing time
before use. Place foods in a suitable
container. Meat joints and chickens
should be placed on an upturned saucer
or on a plastic rack if you have one.

Defrosting Guidelines

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

TIPS

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

Chickens and joints of meat will
require shielding during defrosting.

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

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Food Weight Defrosting Time Method Standing Time

Meat

Beef/ Lamb/ Pork Joint 700g (1lb 8oz) 15 mins

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

60 mins

Beef/ Lamb/ Pork Joint 1.0 Kg (2lb 4oz) 20 mins

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

60 mins

Sirloin/Rump Steak 500g (1lb 2oz) 10 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Separate and
turn twice.

15mins

Beef burgers

100 g ( x1)
227 g ( x4)

350 g ( x2 )

3 mins
4-5 mins

5-6 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Turn.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate and
turn twice.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate and
turn twice.

2 mins
5 mins

10 mins

Minced Beef 500g (1lb 2oz) 12 mins

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

15 mins

Stewing Steak 500g (1lb 2oz) 12 mins

Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
Break up and turn twice.

20 mins

Lamb Chops 500g (1lb 2oz) 10 mins

Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
Turn twice.

15 mins

Lamb Fillets 300g (11oz) 3-4 mins

Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
Turn twice.

10 mins

Lamb Shanks x 4

800g (1lb12 oz)

15 mins

Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. Separate
and turn twice. Shield if necessary.

45 mins

Pork Ribs 700g (1lb 8oz) 10 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Separate and
turn twice.

30 mins

Pork chops 350g (12oz) 5-6 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Separate and
turn twice.

15 mins

Bacon 250g (9oz) 5-6 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Separate and turn
2-3 times.

15 mins

Sausages

100g (2)
500g (8)

1½ mins
5-6mins

Place in a suitable dish. Turn.
Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.

5 mins
8-10 mins

Whole chicken 1.5 Kg (3lb 5oz) 30 mins

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

60 mins

Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & Time

The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then

re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting.

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Food Weight Defrosting Time Method Standing Time
Meat

Chicken Portions x1

x 2

x 3/4

150g (5oz)
350g (12oz)
500g (1lb 2oz)

3 mins
6 mins
10 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Turn.
Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.
Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.

10 mins
15 mins
20 mins

Turkey Breast fillets 500g (1lb 2oz) 20 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Separate and
turn twice.

20 mins

Duck Breast Fillets 450g (1lb) 9 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice. 20 mins

Fish

Whole Fish x 1 150-225g (5-8oz) 5-6 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice. 15 mins

Whole Fish x 2 500g (1lb 2oz) 12-14 mins

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

20 mins

Fish Fillets

100-150g (4-5oz)
350g (12oz)

2-3 mins
6-7 mins

Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
Turn twice.

5 mins
10 mins

Fish Steaks

100g (4oz)
250g (9oz)

400g (14oz)

3-4mins
6-7 mins

10-12 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Turn.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate if necessary
and turn twice.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate if necessary
and turn twice.

10 mins
15 mins

20mins

Prawns 450g (1lb) 10 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice during
defrosting.

15 mins

General

Sliced bread 400g (14oz) 5 mins

Place on a plate. Separate and arrange during
defrosting.

10 mins

Slice of Bread 30g (1oz) 20-30 secs Place on a plate. 1-2 mins

Soft fruit 500g (1lb 2oz) 8-9 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice during
defrosting.

20 mins

Gateau 350g (12oz) 3-4 mins Place on a plate. 15 mins

Cheesecake 500g (1lb 2oz) 5 mins Place on a plate. 15 mins

Meringue dessert 350g (12oz) 2-3 mins Place on a plate. 15 mins

Butter 250g (9oz) 2 ½ mins Place on a plate. 10 mins

Shortcrust /Puff pastry 500g (1lb 2oz) 4-5 mins Place on a plate. Turn halfway. 15 mins

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Using the Delay/Stand Feature

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

1. To Set a Standing Time:

• Press the Timer • Set Delay time (max 9hrs).
An “H” will appear in the
display to denote hours.

• Set the complete cooking

program, by entering
cooking option and time
required.

• Press Start Pad. Delayed

time will count down then
the cooking program will

start.

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

• Then Press the Timer Pad. • Set desired standing time
(max 9 hrs). An “H” will
appear in the display to
denote hours.

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

2. To Set a Delay Start:

NB

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

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

Cooking Program

&

Time

Cooking Program

&

Time

pad.

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• Press Memory Pad.

This feature allows you to pre-program your oven for regular reheating or cooking tasks. You are able to pre-program your oven
for a specific power level and time that is convenient for you. You are able to pre-program three memory tasks.

• The oven is automatically

pre-set to memory 1. To
select memory 2 or 3, turn
Auto Menu Selector Dial
clockwise.

Program the desired
cooking program.

• Press Memory Pad to store

this task or press Start Pad
to start cooking in this
sequence.

• Press Memory Pad.

• The oven is automatically

pre-set to memory 1. To
select memory 2 or 3, turn
Auto Menu Selector Dial
clockwise.

• Press Start Pad to begin

cooking.

NOTE:

1. Auto programs cannot be programmed into memory.

2. Convection pre-heat mode cannot be programmed into memory.

3. Memory can only store 1 stage cooking. It is not possible to store 2 or 3 stage cooking.

4. Setting a new cooking program into memory will cancel the cooking program previously stored.

5. Memory program will be cancelled if the power supply is off or the plug gets disconnected.

M

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M

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M

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Auto Menu/

Temperature

Auto Menu/

Temperature

Auto Menu/

Temperature

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To set a Memory Program

To use a Memory Program

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NOTE:

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

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

3. You can add to the cooking time during cooking, if required. Turn Time/Weight Dial to increase the cooking time. A maximum
time of 10 minutes can be added.

4. After pressing Start Pad, the selected grill level can be recalled and changed. Press Grill Pad once to indicate the grill level in
the display window. While the level is recalled, you can change it by turning the Auto/Temperature Dial.

Grilling

CAUTIONS:

THE HIGH RACK AND SURROUNDING OVEN WILL GET VERY HOT. USE OVEN GLOVES.

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

DO NOT PREHEAT THE GRILL BEFORE USE.

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

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 25).

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

GRILLING TIMES

• Press Grill Pad. • Turn Time/Weight
Dial to enter

cooking time.
Maximum time is
90 mins.

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

• Turn Auto menu/ Temperature
Dial to change Grill level. The
oven is automatically pre-set to
Grill 2 (medium). Rotate right for
Grill 1 (High), or rotate left for Grill
3 (Low). The grill symbol
will also appear.

Auto Menu/

Temperature

Auto Menu/

Temperature

Start

Time/

Weig ht

Start

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Place food on High Rack on the Metal
Tray on the Turntable.

The High Rack will allow fat to drip
through into the Metal 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
Metal Tray and High Rack by holding the
accessories firmly. Use oven gloves
when removing accessories as they will
be very hot, and so will the roof and
walls of the oven.

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

If grilling fish or small items, place the
metal tray on top of the high rack.

Grilling

When grilling foods the Glass Turntable should be in position, with the Metal Tray and the High Rack.

OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE

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

2. Use the accessories provided, as explained above.

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

4. Most meat items e.g. bacon, sausages, chops can be cooked on the hottest setting - GRILL 1. This setting is also suitable for
toasting bread, muffins and teakakes etc.

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

6. 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 floor
are wiped with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease. DO NOT PUT ACCESSORIES IN DISH
WASHER. It is not necessary to clean the back of the oven which has a catalytic self clean lining.

GUIDELINES

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Convection Cooking

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

For best results always place food in a preheated oven. The grill will operate when the oven is preheating.
The Metal Tray must be on the Glass Turntable when preheating.

CAUTIONS:

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

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

• Turn Auto Menu/

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

• Press Start to preheat. A

“P” will appear in the
display window. When
the oven is preheated the
oven will beep and the
“P” will flash. Then open
the door and place the
food inside.* There is no
preheat at 40°C.

• Enter cooking time using

Time/ Weight Dial.
Maximum cooking time is
9 hours.

• Press Start Pad. Note:

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

• Press

Convection
Pad

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

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

Auto Menu/

Temperature

StartStart

Start

Auto Menu/

Temperature

Time/

Weight

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Convection Cooking

When using the convection oven the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray placed on top.

Roasting Meat: Glass Turntable, Metal Tray

and Low Rack.

Baking: Glass Turntable, Metal Tray, Low
Rack.

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.

If a very large dish is used that will not turn on
the Turntable then the Roller Ring and
Turntable should be removed, the Low Rack
should be placed directly onto the base of the
oven floor and the food must be carefully
placed on the low rack and turned manually
during cooking.

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.

Guideline to Oven Temperatures

TEMP USE TEMP GAS

°C °F MARK

40°C Proving Bread 90°F 1/8
100°C Pavlova 200°F 1/4
110°C Meringues 225°F 1/4
120°C Slow drying Herbs 250°F 1/2
130°C Large Rich Fruit Cakes 275°F 1
140°C To start Rich Fruit Cakes
150°C (then reduce)
160°C Gingerbread, Biscuits
170°C Shortbread, Small Tarts

300°F

325°F

2

3

TEMP USE TEMP GAS

°C °F MARK

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

Pies, Treacle Tarts, Stuffed

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

For best results always place food in a preheated oven.
Donʼt forget that for ease of programming of the most commonly used temperatures, your oven will start at
150°C and count up in 10°C stages to 250°C, then back to 40°C, 100°C and 110°C etc.
Food is generally cooked UNCOVERED - unless it is a casserole or you wish to use roasting bags for joints.

OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE

The food is then placed on the Low Rack or directly onto the Metal Tray. Follow your individual recipe guidelines.

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• Enter cooking time using Time/ Weight Dial. Maximum time is 9
hours.

• Press Start.
Note: Check that just the grill and convection symbols are
still in the display. If the microwave symbol is displayed this is
incorrect and the program should be cancelled. Reselect the
Convection and Grill setting.

• Select oven temperature using Auto
Menu/ Temperature Dial. The oven
starts at 150°C, and then the
temperature will count up in 10°C stages
to 250°C, then to 100°C,
110°C etc.

• Press to select Grill power, if you
wish to adjust from Grill 2 (Medium) to
select Grill 3 (Low), or Grill 1 (High).
Turn Auto Menu/ temperature dial.
Rotate to the right for Grill 1 (high).
Rotate to the left for Grill 3 (low).

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

Convection + Grill (Turbo-Bake Cooking)

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

ALWAYS PREHEAT BEFORE USE.
The Metal Tray must be on the Glass Turntable when preheating.

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

cancelled.

CAUTION:

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

• Press
Convection
Pad.

Auto Menu/

Temperature

Auto Menu/

Temperature

Time/

Weight

StartStart

Start

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Convection + Grill (Turbo-Bake Cooking)

When using Turbo-Bake the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray placed on top, unless
otherwise stated.

Joints and items of meat are
placed on the Low Rack and
Metal Tray on the Glass Turntable.

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

GUIDELINES

Always place food in a preheated oven.

Food is cooked UNCOVERED.

DO NOT USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS.

Using Turbo-Bake can reduce traditional oven cooking times (see
table below).

Food can be placed on the Low Rack or High Rack - see individual recipe for guidelines. When cooking meat or chicken, the food
should be placed on the Low Rack inside the Metal Tray on Glass Turntable (see below).

OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE

FOOD WEIGHT

TRADITIONAL

OVEN

TURBO-

BAKE

Chicken legs 800 g

40 mins.
200°C

25mins 250°C +
GRILL 1

Crispy Duck 500 g

30-35 mins
220°C

15mins 250°C +
GRILL 1

Thick Sausages 450 g

25-30 mins
190°C

25mins 220°C +
GRILL 1

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Combination Cooking

Your oven has three methods of cooking by Combination.

1. Convection and Microwave 2. Grill and Microwave 3. Convection, Grill and Microwave

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.

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

All this happens simultaneously resulting in
most foods being cooked in

1

/2-2/3 of the

conventional cooking time.
There is no need to preheat on

COMBINATION programs, EXCEPT when

cooking pastry and using the Panacrunch
Pan.

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

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

container or re-program to CONVECTION
only.

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

* NOTE:

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

OVEN ACCESSORIES

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

CONTAINERS TO USE

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

Turbo-Bake (Quick Start Grill/Convection)

• Press Turbo-

Bake Pad. The
oven defaults
to Grill 2
(medium) +
150°C.

After preheating,
place the food in the
oven.

• To change the

Convection temperature,
turn the Auto
Menu/Temperature dial.

• Press Start Pad to

start preheating.

Start

Turbo Bake

NB:

Using the Turbo-Bake Pad, it is not possible to change the Grill Level. Use the Convection + Grill sequence on page 28 if using
Grill 1 or 3.

Start

• Set the cooking time

using the
Time/Weight Dial (up
to 9 hours).

• Press

Start.

Time/

Weig ht

Auto Menu/

Temperature

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Combination 1. Convection and Microwave

This is the most popular combination mode combining convection heat with microwave 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, to achieve a better result. For pastry dishes preheat oven to
210°C on Convection so that the oven is hot, and then select the desired Combination program.

Non-metallic dishes or items of food can
be placed directly onto the Low Rack on
the Metal Tray on the Glass Turntable.
Small items should be placed in a
heatproof dish on the Low Rack or
alternatively cooked in the Panacrunch
Pan.

Joints and portions of meat should be
placed on the Low Rack on the Metal
Tray on the Glass Turntable.

Recipes using foil or metal containers
e.g. cakes and pastries should be
placed directly onto the Metal Tray on
Glass Turntable. Do not use the
Panacrunch Pan.

OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE

When using Combination cooking the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray on top unless
using a Panacrunch combination program when the pan is placed on top of the Glass Turntable.

• Set the desired oven
temperature by turning
Auto Menu/ Temperature
Dial. The oven starts at
150°C, and then the
temperature will count up
in 10°C stages to 250°C,
then to 100°C, 110°C etc.

• Press Microwave
Power Pad.

• Set the desired microwave
power level. HIGH and
DEFROST powers are not
available.

• Set the desired cooking time
(up to 9 hours).

Start

• Press
convection
pad.

• Press Start Pad.

Auto Menu/

Temperature

Auto Menu/

Temperature

Auto Menu/

Temperature

Auto Menu/

Temperature

Time/

Weig ht

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Combination 1. Convection and Microwave

• Food is usually cooked UNCOVERED.

• After cooking it is important that the accessories are removed for cleaning before re-use and that the oven walls and floor are
wiped with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease. It is not necessary to clean the back of the oven which
has a catalytic self clean lining. DO NOT PUT ACCESSORIES IN THE DISHWASHER.

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.

GUIDELINES

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.

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

CONVECTION

MICROWAVE

POWER

USE

230°C WARM Fruit Crumble

210/220°C SIMMER

Reheat Quiche, Frozen Lasagne, Frozen Cauliflower Cheese,
Frozen Macaroni Cheese

190°C SIMMER Whole Chicken/Turkey. Fish fillets, Potato Gratin

190°C WARM Shepherds Pie, Lasagne, Quiche

170/180°C SIMMER Rice Pudding, Cakes

160°C WARM Cakes, Casseroles

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• Select the desired grill
setting using the Auto
Menu/ Temperature
Dial. If you wish to
adjust from Grill 2
(Medium) to

select Grill 3 (Low), or

Grill 1 (High), turn Auto
Menu/ temperature
dial.

Rotate to the right for

Grill 1 (high). Rotate to
the left for Grill 3 (low).

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 unless
using the Panacrunch Pan and food

should always be cooked uncovered.
The Grill will glow on and off during

cooking - this is normal.

Grill 1 - HIGH
Grill 2 - MEDIUM
Grill 3 - LOW

• Set the desired cooking time using the
Time/Weight Dial (up to 9 hours).

• Press Start Pad.

Time/

Weig ht

Start

• Press the Grill
Power Pad.

• Press the microwave
power pad.

• Select the desired
microwave setting
using the Auto Menu/
Temperature Dial.
Options available
depend on Grill Power
selected.

Auto Menu/

Temperature

Auto Menu/

Temperature

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Combination 2. Grill and Microwave

• Food is always cooked UNCOVERED.

• To turn food just press the door release pad, remove the Metal Tray and High Rack, turn the food, return to the oven, close the
door and press START pad. The oven will continue to countdown the remaining cooking time.

• After Grilling it is important that the Grill accessories are removed for cleaning before reuse and that the oven walls and floor are
wiped with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease. It is not necessary to clean the back of the oven which
has a catalytic self clean lining. DO NOT PUT ACCESSORIES IN THE DISHWASHER.

Food should be placed directly
onto the High Rack on the
Metal Tray. This is then placed
on the Glass Turntable.

When cooking fish or small
items, food can be placed
directly on the metal tray on
top of the High Rack.

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

OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE

When using Combination cooking the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray on top,
unless using a Panacrunch combination program when the Panacrunch Pan is placed on top of the Glass Turntable.

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.

GUIDELINES

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• Press Grill
Power pad.

• Set the desired
oven temperature.
The oven starts at
150°C, and then the
temperature will
count up in 10°C
stages to 250°C,
then to 100°C,
110°C etc.

Combination 3. Convection, Grill and Microwave

This Combination mode is very useful for foods which require quick browning or crisping.
Unsuitable foods are casseroles, cakes, meringues, pastries with sweet fillings, foods containing whisked eggs and yorkshire

puddings.
It is not necessary to preheat and food should always be cooked uncovered.

Auto Menu/

Temperature

• Press the
microwave
Power Pad.

• Select the desired microwave
setting using the Auto Menu/
Temperature Dial. The options
available will depend on the
other cooking modes previously
selected.

• Press
convection
pad

Auto Menu/

Temperature

Auto Menu/

Temperature

• Set the desired cooking time using the
Time/ Weight Dial (up to 9 hours).

• Press Start Pad.

Time/

Weig ht

Start

• Set the desired Grill
Level. (Grill power is
preset to Grill 2 ­Medium). If you wish
to adjust from Grill 2
(Medium) to

select Grill 3 (Low), or

Grill 1 (High), turn
Auto Menu/
temperature dial.

Rotate to the right for

Grill 1 (high). Rotate
to the left for Grill 3
(low).

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Combination 3. Convection, Grill and Microwave

• Food is always cooked UNCOVERED.

• After cooking it is important that the accessories are removed for cleaning before re-use and that the oven walls and floor are
wiped with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease. It is not necessary to clean the back of the oven which
has a catalytic self clean lining. DO NOT PUT ACCESSORIES IN THE DISHWASHER.

We suggest the following options for this Combination mode.

Non-metallic dishes or items of food
can be placed directly onto Low
Rack on the Metal Tray on the Glass
Turntable. Small items should be
placed in a heatproof dish on the
Low Rack or alternatively cooked in
the Panacrunch Pan.

Food should be placed directly onto
the High Rack on the Metal Tray on
the Glass Turntable.

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

OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE

When using Combination cooking the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray on top,
unless using a Panacrunch combination program when the Panacrunch Pan is placed on top of the Glass Turntable.

GUIDELINES

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.

When cooking small items or fish, food
should be placed directly on to the Metal
Tray on top of the High Rack.

Turbo Bake Grill Microwave Power Use

250°C 1 Simmer Part Baked Rolls/ Baguettes, Jacket Potatoes

250°C 1 Warm

Onion Bhajis, Samosas, Oriental snacks such
as spring rolls, Deep Pan Pizza

240°C 1 Simmer

Cottage/Shepherds Pie, Frozen Scampi, Fresh
Pizza, Frozen Pizza

240°C 1 Warm Coated Chicken Breast, Breaded Scampi

230°C 1 Warm Chicken Kiev, Fresh Breaded Fish Fillets

220°C 1 Simmer Chilled Cauliflower Cheese, Chilled Lasagne

220°C 1 Warm Pasties/Slices, Whole Fish

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Panacrunch Pan

THE ʻCONCEPTʼ

Some foods cooked by microwave can become soft and
soggy. Your Panacrunch Pan accessory will brown and crisp
pizzas, quiches, pies and breaded products just as a
conventional oven. Your Panasonic Panacrunch Pan works
by absorbing microwave energy and transferring this as heat
to crisp the base of the food. The microwave oven then heats
up the food directly and browns the food by the grill. The
heating effect of the pan is maximised by the non-stick
surface.

CARE OF THE PAN

 Never use any sharp utensils on the pan as this will

damage the non-stick surface.

 After use, wash the pan in hot soapy water and rinse in hot

water. Do not use any abrasive cleaning substances or
scouring pads as this will damage the surface of the pan.

 The pan is dishwasher safe.

NOTES:

1. Do not pre-heat the pan more than 8 minutes.

2. Always place the pan in the centre of the glass tray and
ensure it does not touch the wall of the oven cavity. Failure to
do so may cause sparking which would damage the cavity.

3. Always use the pan on the glass tray. Do not use with the
wire rack.

4. Always use the Panacrunch pan handle or oven gloves when
handling the hot pan.

5. Ensure all food packaging is removed before cooking.

6. Do not place any heat-sensitive materials on the hot pan as
this may cause burning.

7. The pan can be used in a conventional oven.

8. For best results, use the pan in COMBINATION: GRILL/
CONVECTION and MICROWAVE.

USING THE PANACRUNCH PAN (Manual operation)

 For best results, pre-heat the pan before using. Place

directly on the Glass Turntable and pre-heat on GRILL 1 +
MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 4 minutes. To assist browning,
brush the food with oil for items such as meat chops and
chicken pieces.

 Remove the pan from the oven and place the food in the

pan. Use the Panacrunch pan handle or oven gloves
as the pan will be very hot. For best results, it is
important that the food is placed on the pan immediately
after pre-heating. Performance cannot be guaranteed with
a time delay.

 Place the pan on the Glass Turntable and cook according

to the guidelines shown in the re-heating and cooking
charts.

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Auto Weight Cook Programs

Guidelines for Use

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 table below).

2. Only use the accessories as indicated on pages 39-40.

3. DO NOT cover food unless stated, as some programs use a Combination of Microwave and Grill and/or Convection and covering will prevent
the food browning and affect cooking performance. The heat of the grill will also melt any plastic covering.

4. Most foods benefit from a STANDING time after cooking on an Auto Program, to allow heat to continue conducting to the centre.

5. To allow for some variations that occur in food, check that food is thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving.

6. ALWAYS weigh the chicken, DO NOT rely on the packet weight.

Minimum/Maximum Weights to use on Auto Weight Programs

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

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 turntable. See below to identify the symbols:-

Microwave

Gril

Convection

Metal tray

Low rack

High rack

Panacrunch Pan

Program Minimum Maximum

Whole Chicken 1000 g (2lb 2oz) 2400 g (5lb 5oz)

Chicken Pieces with bone 300 g (11oz) 1500 g (3lb 5oz)

Chicken Pieces boneless

300 g (11oz) 1500 g (3lb 5oz)

Potato Crispy Top 350 g (12 oz) 600 g (1lb 5oz)

Pasta Crispy Top 350 g (12 oz) 600 g (1lb 5oz)

Chilled Pizza 100 g (4 oz) 600 g (1lb 5oz)

Frozen Pizza 100 g (4 oz) 600 g (1lb 5oz)

Program Minimum Maximum

Fresh Vegetables 100 g (4oz) 900 g (2lb)

Frozen Vegetables 150 g (5oz) 1000 g (2lb 2oz)

Fresh Fish 100 g (4oz) 900 g (2lb)
Potatoes Boiled 200 g (7oz) 1000 g (2lb 2oz)
Jacket Potatoes 200 g (7oz) 1500 g (3lb 5oz)

Frozen Potato Products 100 g (4oz) 600 g (1lb 5lb)

Fish and Chips 300 g (11oz) 600 g (1lb 5oz)

Start

• Press the Auto
Weight Program
Pad

• Turn the Auto Menu/
Temperature dial to select the
desired program.

• The default weight setting is
grams. To select pounds and
ounces press Auto Weight
Program Pad. Press again to
revert back to grams.

• Set the weight of
food by using
the Time/ Weight
Dial.

• Press Start Pad.
The display
reminds you which
accessory to use
and which cooking
modes are in use.

Auto Menu/

Temperature

Time/

Weig ht

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To cook FRESH vegetables. Place
prepared vegetables into a shallow
container on Glass Turntable. Add 90 ml
(6tbsp) of water. Cover with pierced cling
film or lid. Select program number 1.
Enter the weight. Press START.

To cook FRESH fish. Shield the thinner
portions. Place in a shallow container on
Glass Turntable. Add 15 ml (1tbsp) liquid.
Cover with pierced cling film or lid. Select
program number 3. Enter the weight.
Press START.

To cook jacket potatoes with a crisper
drier skin. Choose medium sized
potatoes 200-250 g (7-9 oz), for best
results. Wash and dry potatoes and prick
with a fork several times. Place potatoes
around the edge of the Panacrunch Pan.
Place Pan directly on the Glass
Turntable. Select program number 5.
Enter total weight of potatoes, then press
START.

To cook precooked FROZEN breaded
fish and frozen oven chips at the same
time. Place one or two pieces of frozen
breaded fish and one or two portions of
frozen oven chips in the Panacrunch
Pan. Place Panacrunch Pan in the oven,
directly on Glass Turntable. Select
program number 7. Enter total weight of
fish and chips. Press START.

To cook FROZEN vegetables like frozen
peas, sweetcorn or mixed vegetables.
Place prepared vegetables into a
container. Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) of water.
Cover with pierced cling film or lid. Place
on Glass Turntable. Select program
number 2. Enter the weight. Press
START.

Prepare potatoes and cut into even sized
pieces. Place potatoes into a container
with 45 ml (3 tbsp) water. Cover with
pierced cling film or lid. Place on Glass
Turntable. Select program number 4.
Enter the weight. Press START.

To cook FROZEN oven chips and potato
products, e.g. Hash Browns, Croquettes,
etc,. that are suitable for GRILLING.
Place potato products in the Panacrunch
Pan on Glass Turntable. Select program
number 6. 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 personal browning.

To cook WHOLE FRESH unstuffed
chickens. Cook stuffing seperately. Place
chicken on Low Rack on Metal Tray and
place on Glass Turntable. Select program
number 8. Enter in the weight of chicken,
then press START. Start cooking breast
side down and turn halfway, taking care
with hot juices. Stand for 5 minutes.

1 Fresh Vegetables

3 Fresh Fish

4 Boiled Potatoes

Auto Weight Cook Programs

Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below.

6 Frozen Potato Products

5 Jacket Potatoes

8 Whole Chicken

7 Fish and Chips

M

M

C

C

C

C

M

C

M

= Microwave cooking only = Combination e.g. Convection + Micro power

or Grill + Micro Power

2 Frozen Vegetables

M

40

To cook FRESH chicken pieces
boneless. Place chicken, skin side up,
on Low Rack on Metal Tray and place
on Glass Turntable. Select program
number 10. Enter weight. Take care with
hot juices. Stand for 5 minutes.

Auto Weight Cook Programs

Auto programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below.

14 Frozen Pizza

13 Chilled Pizza

C

C

C

M

= Microwave Power only = Combination e.g. Convection + Micro Power

or Grill + Micro Power

To cook FRESH chicken pieces with
bone. Place chicken, skin side up, on
Low Rack on Metal Tray and place on
Glass Turntable. Select program number

9. Enter weight. Take care with hot
juices. Stand for 5 minutes.

For reheating and browning CHILLED
purchased savoury pasta dishes e.g.
Lasagne. Remove any lid or covering. If in
a foil container transfer to a similar sized
heatproof dish and place on Low Rack on
Metal Tray on Glass Turntable. If using
heatproof plastic based dish that food is
purchased in, take care and support
underneath when removing. Select
program number 12. Press START. DO
NOT COVER. Allow to stand for 1 minute.
Ensure food is piping hot.

For heating and browning CHILLED
purchased savoury dishes with potato
topping e.g. shepards pie, fish pie etc.
Remove any lid or covering. If in a foil
container transfer to a similar sized
heatproof dish and place on Low Rack
on Metal Tray on Glass Turntable. If
using heatproof plastic based dish that
food is purchased in, take care and
support underneath when removing.
Select program number 11. Enter
weight. Press START. DO NOT
COVER. Stand for 1 minute before
serving. Ensure the food is piping hot.

For reheating, crisping the base and
browning CHILLED, purchased pizza.
Remove all packaging and place chilled
pizza in the Panacrunch Pan on the
Glass Turntable. Select program
number 13. Enter weight. Press START.
DO NOT COVER.

For reheating, crisping the base and
browning FROZEN, purchased pizza.
Remove all packaging and place the
frozen pizza in the Panacrunch Pan on
the Glass Turntable. Select program
number 14. Enter weight and press
START. DO NOT COVER.

12 Pasta Crispy Top

11 Potato Crispy Top

C

C

10 Chicken Pieces Boneless

9 Chicken Pieces with Bone

C

C

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Cooking and Reheating Guidelines

Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be brought
back to serving temperature in just minutes and will taste freshly cooked and NOT
leftover. 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 42-54 show you the best way to cook or reheat your favourite
foods. The best method depends on the type of food.

Remember when cooking or reheating any food that it should be stirred or turned
wherever possible. 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 erʼs 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 find the equivalent food in the chart then choose a similar type and
size listed and adjust the cooking time if necessary.

PLATED MEALS

Everyoneʼs 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. Between 3-5 mins. on HIGH
power will reheat an average portion. If
stacking two meals, heat on HIGH
power for 6-7 mins. and change the
meals over halfway.

CANNED FOODS

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

SOUPS

Use a bowl and stir before heating and
at least once through reheat time and
again at the end.

CASSEROLES

Stir halfway through and again at the
end of heating.

MINCE PIES - CAUTION

REMEMBER even if the pastry is cold
to the touch, the filling 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 filling. Check the
temperature of the filling before
consuming to avoid burning your mouth.

CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS AND
LIQUIDS - CAUTION

Take great care when reheating these
items. See Page 7.

Do not leave unattended.

Do not add extra alcohol.

BABIESʼ BOTTLES - CAUTION

Milk or formula MUST be shaken
thoroughly before heating and again at
the end and tested carefully before
feeding a baby. See page 42 for details.

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT YOU
USE YOUR MICROWAVE TO
STERILISE BABIESʼ 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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1000W

E

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 and this is displayed on the
front of your oven door. 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.

The IEC (60705)
power output (watts)

The heating category for
small packs of food

Microwave symbol

POINTS FOR CHECKING

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.

Food

Weight/
Quantity

Power
Level

Time to Select
(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

BABIES BOTTLES - CAUTION

After heating by Microwave liquid at the top of a bottle will be much hotter than at the bottom of the bottle and must be shaken thoroughly before checking the
temperature. When testing the temperature of the milk, squirt a little onto your inner wrist. The milk droplets on your skin should feel warm, not hot.
For 250ml of milk from fridge temperature, remove top and teat. Heat on HIGH Power for 30 secs. CHECK CAREFULLY
For 100ml of milk from fridge temperature, remove top and teat. Heat on HIGH Power for 10-15 secs. CHECK CAREFULLY

BREAD – Pre-cooked – Fresh – N.B. Breads reheated by Microwave will have a soft base.

Croissants/Brioche 1

4

any

HIGH Micro
HIGH Micro
Pre-heat
Panacrunch*
200ºC

15-20secs
30-40secs

2-3mins

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

Place pan directly on glass turntable

CANNED PASTA

Ravioli 400g HIGH Micro 3mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
Macaroni Cheese 400g HIGH Micro 21/2 -3mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.

Spaghetti

200g HIGH Micro 11/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
400g HIGH Micro 21/2 -3mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.

CANNED PUDDINGS

Rice Pudding

150g HIGH Micro 50-60 secs Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
425g HIGH Micro 21/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.

Sponge Pudding 300g HIGH Micro 1-1 1/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl on glass turntable.

Custard

150g HIGH Micro 1 min Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.

500g HIGH Micro 21/2-3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.

CANNED SOUPS

Condensed 295g HIGH Micro 5 mins

Place in a heatproof bowl and stir in one can of water.

Cover and place on glass turntable stirring halfway.
Healthy Option 415g HIGH Micro 21/2-3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
Luxury/Vegetable

/Broth/Creamed

400/415g HIGH Micro 3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.

* Preheat Panacrunch Pan on Grill 1 + MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 4 mins

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Food

Weight/
Quantity

Power
Level

Time to Select
(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

CANNED VEGETABLES

Baked Beans

200g HIGH Micro 1-11/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.

415g HIGH Micro 2 -21/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.

Baked Beans with
Sausages

425g HIGH Micro 2 1/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.

Broad Beans 300g HIGH Micro 2-21/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl, cover and place on glass turntable.

Butter Beans 220g HIGH Micro 1-11/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl, cover and place on glass turntable.

Carrots, sliced 300g HIGH Micro 2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl, cover and place on glass turntable.

Kidney Beans 420g HIGH Micro 21/2-3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.

Mushrooms 290g HIGH Micro 11/2-2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl, cover and place on glass turntable.

Peas, mushy

140g HIGH Micro 1 min Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.

400g HIGH Micro 2-2 1/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.

Peas, petit pois 200g HIGH Micro 1 1/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl, cover and place on glass turntable.

Peas, garden 300g HIGH Micro 11/2-2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl, cover and place on glass turntable.

Peas, marrowfat 300g HIGH Micro 2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.

Sweetcorn

200g HIGH Micro 70-80 secs Place in a heatproof bowl, cover and place on glass turntable.

325g HIGH Micro 2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl, cover and place on glass turntable.

Tomatoes 400g HIGH Micro 2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.

CHILLED SOUP

1 portion 250ml HIGH Micro 11/2 -21/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.

2 portion 500ml HIGH Micro 4-5 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.

PLATED MEAL - room temperature

Small- child portion 1 HIGH Micro 2-3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl, cover and place on glass turntable.

Large- adult portion 1 HIGH Micro 3-4 mins Place in a heatproof bowl, cover and place on glass turntable.

DRINKS

1 Mug Cold Milk 235ml HIGH Micro 2 1/2 mins Place in a heatproof mug on glass turntable. Stir halfway and after reheating.

1 Jug Cold Milk

568ml
(1 pt)

HIGH Micro 4 mins

Place in a heatproof jug on glass turntable. Stir halfway and after
reheating.

1 Mug Cold Coffee/Tea 235ml HIGH Micro 1 min 40 secs Place in a heatproof mug on glass turntable. Stir halfway and after reheating.

1 Mug Cold Milky
Coffee

235ml HIGH Micro 1 1/2 mins Place in a heatproof mug on glass turntable. Stir halfway and after reheating.

* Preheat Panacrunch Pan on Grill 1 + MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 4 mins

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Food

Weight/
Quantity

Power
Level

Time to Select
(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

PUDDINGS AND DESSERTS- Where microwave only is involved transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heatproof dish

Bread & Butter Pudding 395g TURBO-BAKE

240ºC+WARM Micro

12 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.

Chilled Custard 500g HIGH Micro 4 mins Place in large jug on glass turntable. Cover and stir halfway.

Chilled Rice Pudding 150g

500 g

HIGH Micro
TURBO-BAKE 220ºC
+WARM Micro

70-80 secs

15 mins

Place on glass turntable. Stir halfway.
Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.

Fruit Crumble 600g 230ºC+WARM Micro 18-20 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.

Fruit Pie - Large

-Individual

700g

x1

Pre-heat Panacrunch*
TURBO-BAKE
220ºC+SIMMER Micro

HIGH Micro

15 mins

10-15 secs

Place pan directly on glass turntable

Place on micro-safe plate on glass turntable

Place on micro-safe plate on glass turntable.

Mince Pies - x 2 HIGH Micro 20-30 secs Place on micro-safe plate on glass turntable.

Sweet Pancakes x 2 120g HIGH Micro 40 secs Place on micro-safe plate on glass turntable.

Spotted Dick/Sponge puddings 120g HIGH Micro 40-50 secs Pierce film lid and place on glass turntable.

CHRISTMAS PUDDING- Do not leave unattended as overheating can cause the food to ignite.

Small/Slice 100g HIGH Micro 30-40 secs Pierce film lid and place on glass turntable.

Medium 227g HIGH Micro 1-1 1/2 mins Pierce film lid and place on glass turntable.
Large 454g HIGH Micro 2 1/2 -3 mins Pierce film lid and place on glass turntable.

READY MEALS - CHILLED

Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heatproof dish. Healthy eating options will only slightly brown on combination because of the lower fat
content.
Cauliflower Cheese 350g 220ºC+GRILL

1+SIMMER Micro

15 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.

Cottage/Shepherds Pie 500g

1.2 kg

HIGH Micro or
240ºC+GRILL
1+SIMMER Micro
240ºC+GRILL 1
+SIMMER Micro

6-7 mins
15 mins

22-25 mins

Place on glass turntable
Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable

Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable

* Preheat Panacrunch Pan on Grill 1 + MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 4 mins

45

Food

Weight/
Quantity

Power
Level

Time to Select
(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

READY MEALS - CHILLED

Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heatproof dish. Healthy eating options will only slightly brown on combination because of the lower fat
content.
Fish/Veg Bake 450g

950 g

HIGH Micro or
230ºC+GRILL 1+SIMMER
Micro
230ºC + GRILL 1 + LOW Micro

5 mins
15 mins

16-18mins

Place on glass turntable
Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable

Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable

Lasagne 400g

950g

HIGH Power or
220ºC+GRILL 1+SIMMER
Micro
230ºC+ SIMMER Micro

5-6 mins
12 mins

18-20 mins

Place on glass turntable.
Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable

Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable

Macaroni Cheese 400g 220ºC+ GRILL 1+ SIMMER

Micro
210ºC +GRILL 3+ SIMMER
Micro

9-10 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.

1.2 Kg 18-20 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.

Chilled Mashed Potato 450g HIGH power 3-4 mins Pierce lid and place on glass turntable. Stir halfway.
Carrot and Swede Mash 500g HIGH power 4-5 mins Pierce lid and place on glass turntable. Stir halfway.

Onion Bhajis/Samosas 300g Pre-heat Panacrunch*

250ºC + GRILL 1 + WARM
Micro

8 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Oriental Selection- spring rolls,
wontons, prawn toasts

315g Pre-heat Panacrunch*

250ºC+GRILL 1+WARM Micro

8 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable.

READY MEALS - FROZEN

Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heatproof dish. Remove any covering/lid film lid

Cauliflower Cheese 450g HIGH Micro

220ºC + SIMMER Micro

10-11 mins Place on glass turntable.

20 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.

Cottage/Fish/Shepherds Pie 450g HIGH Micro or

TURBO-BAKE 240ºC + LOW
Micro

8-9 mins Place on glass turntable.
18-20 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.

Lasagne/Cannelloni 450g HIGH Micro

220ºC + SIMMER Micro

11-12 mins Place on glass turntable.

22 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.

Macaroni Cheese 450g HIGH Micro or

230ºC + SIMMER Micro

71/2 -8 mins Place on glass turntable.

18 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.

* Preheat Panacrunch Pan on Grill 1 + MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 4 mins

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Food

Weight/
Quantity

Power
Level

Time to
Select
(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

SAVOURY PASTRY PRODUCTS- Precooked. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base.

Pasties/Slices 150/165g

165/180g

HIGH Micro
Pre-heat Panacrunch*
220ºC+Grill 1+WARM
Micro

60-70 secs

7-8 mins

Place on heatproof plate on glass turntable.

Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Meat Pies 150g

150g x 2

250g

600g

HIGH Micro or
Pre-heat Panacrunch*
TURBO-BAKE 230ºC+SIMMER
Micro
Pre-heat Panacrunch*
TURBO-BAKE 230ºC+SIMMER
Micro
Pre-heat Panacrunch*
TURBO-BAKE 220ºC+SIMMER
Micro
Pre-heat Panacrunch*
TURBO-BAKE 220ºC+SIMMER
Micro

70-80 secs

7-8 mins

8-9 mins

8-9 mins

12mins

12mins

Place on heatproof plate on glass turntable.
Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Quiche 175g

400g

Pre-heat Panacrunch*
TURBO-BAKE 220ºC+SIMMER
Micro
Pre-heat Panacrunch*
220ºC+ SIMMER Micro

7 mins

10 mins

Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Cheese & Onion Rolls x 2 150g Pre-heat Panacrunch*

TURBO-BAKE 230ºC+WARM
Micro

5-6 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Sausage /Cheese and
Onion rolls

- Snack size x 6

150g

250g

HIGH Micro or
Pre-heat Panacrunch*
TURBO-BAKE 230ºC+WARM
Micro
Pre-heat Panacrunch*
TURBO-BAKE 230ºC+ WARM
Micro

1 min

5-6 mins

5-6 mins

Place on heatproof plate on glass turntable.
Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Place pan directly on glass turntable.

* Preheat Panacrunch Pan on Grill 1 + MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 4 mins

Food

Weight/
Quantity

Power
Level

Time to Select
(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

BREAD

Frozen Garlic Baguette 170g Pre-heat Panacrunch*

250°C+ GRILL 1+WARM Micro

8-9 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Part-baked rolls 300g (6) Pre-heat Panacrunch*

250°C+ GRILL 1+ WARM
Micro

8-10 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Part-baked Garlic
Baguette/Ciabatta

250g Pre-heat Panacrunch*

250°C+GRILL 1+WARM Micro

7-8 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Garlic dough balls x 16 195g Pre-heat Panacrunch*

250ºC+ GRILL 1+WARM Micro

5 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable.

BACON AND PORK - from raw
CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove accessories with care

Rashers 228 g (8) HIGH Micro

Or

4-6 mins or 45
secs per rasher

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

GRILL 1 10 mins Place on metal tray on high rack on glass turntable. Turn

halfway.

Gammon Steaks x 2 500g GRILL 2 8-10 mins Place on metal tray on high rack. Turn halfway.

Pork Joint 250°C Followed by 190C for 20 mins then

30 mins per
500g (1lb 2oz)

Preheat oven. Place joint in roasting dish and place on metal
tray on glass turntable. Leave for 10 mins after cooking and
before carving.

Pork Loin Steaks 400g (4) GRILL 1 12-15 mins Place on metal tray on high rack on glass turntable. Turn

halfway.

Gammon Joint 750g HIGH Micro

followed by MEDIUNM

10 mins
15 mins

Place on saucer in casserole with 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover
and place on glass turntable.

BEANS & PULSES - should be pre-soaked in cold water overnight (boiling water split yellow peas) except lentils which do not need to be pre-soaked.

Black Eyed Beans 250g HIGH Micro then SIMMER 10 mins then

25 mins

Use 600 ml (1pt) boiling water in a large bowl. Cover and
place on glass turntable.

Chick peas 250g HIGH Micro then SIMMER 10 mins then

40 mins

Use 600 ml (1pt) boiling water in a large bowl. Cover and place
on glass turntable.

Haricot Beans 250g HIGH Micro

then SIMMER

10 mins then
10 mins

Use 600 ml (1pt) boiling water in a large bowl. Cover and place
on glass turntable.

Lentils 250g MEDIUM Micro 10 mins Use 600 ml (1pt) boiling water in a large bowl. Cover and place

on glass turntable.

Marrowfat peas 250g HIGH Micro then SIMMER 3 mins then

15-20 mins

Use 600 ml (1pt) boiling water in a large bowl. Cover and place
on glass turntable.

Red Kidney Beans 250g HIGH Micro

then SIMMER

15 mins then
35-40 mins

Use 600 ml (1pt) boiling water in a large bowl. Cover and place
on glass turntable.
Must boil for at least 12 mins to destroy toxic enzymes.

Split Yellow peas 250g HIGH Micro then SIMMER 10 mins then

20 mins

Use 600 ml (1pt) boiling water in a large bowl. Cover and place
on glass turntable.

10 Bean Mix 250g HIGH Micro then SIMMER 15 mins then

30-35 mins

Use 600 ml (1pt) boiling water in a large bowl. Cover and place
on glass turntable.
Must boil for at least 12 mins to destroy toxic enzymes.

* Preheat Panacrunch Pan on Grill 1 + MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 4 mins

Cooking Charts

47

Food

Weight/
Quantity

Power
Level

Time to Select
(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

BEEF - Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care.

Recommended temperatures for beef are: Rare 60ºC; medium 70ºC; well done 80ºC
Beef Burgers

(Fresh)

240 g (2) HIGH Micro

or
GRILL 1

3-4 mins

10 mins

Place on micro-safe rack or plate. Cover and place on glass
turntable.
Place on metal tray on high rack. Turn halfway.

Beef Burgers
(Frozen Raw)

240 g (2) GRILL 2 12-15 mins Place on metal tray on high rack. Turn halfway.

Joint 250°C followed by 180ºC 20 mins

then per
500g/1lb2oz
Rare: 20 mins,
Med: 25 mins
Well done: 30 min

Place in roasting dish on low rack on metal tray on glass
turntable. Turn halfway.

Mince HIGH then MEDIUM Micro 10 then 15 mins

per 450g

Place in micro safe dish with stock and seasonings. Cover,
place on glass turntable and stir halfway.

Rump/Sirloin 500g GRILL 1 12 mins med.

14 mins well done

Place on metal tray on high rack on glass turntable. Turn
halfway.

Stewing Steak 450-675g HIGH then SIMMER Micro

or
160°C + WARM Micro

10 then 60 mins

1hr - 1hr 30 mins

Place in casserole dish with lid, add stock and vegetables.
Cover, place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
Place in casserole dish with lid, add stock and vegetables.
Cover, place on metal tray on glass turntable and stir halfway.

CHICKEN from raw - CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care.

Breasts, boneless and
skinless

300g (2) MEDIUM Micro 5 mins Place in shallow dish. Cover and place on glass turntable.

700g (4) MEDIUM Micro 12-14 mins Place in shallow dish. Cover and place on glass turntable.

600g (4)

TURBO-BAKE 250°C +
WARM Micro

15 mins Place in shallow dish on low rack on metal tray on glass

turntable.

Coated Chicken Breast 300g Pre-heat Panacrunch*

240°C+GRILL 1 +WARM
Micro

7 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Chicken legs 1.0 kg MEDIUM Micro

Or
250°C + GRILL 1

15 mins

25 mins

Place in shallow dish. Cover and place on glass turntable.
Pre-heat oven. Place on low rack on metal tray on glass
turntable.

Drumsticks/Thighs 500g (4) MEDIUM Micro

or
250°C + GRILL 1

8-10mins

25 mins

Place in shallow dish. Cover and place on glass turntable.
Preheat oven. Place on low rack on metal
tray on glass turntable

Kiev (fresh) 150g (1)

300g (2)

Pre-heat Panacrunch*
230°C + GRILL 1 + Warm
Micro
Pre-heat Panacrunch*
230°C + GRILL 1 + Warm
Micro

9-10 mins

15 mins

Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Whole

Whole/ Breast joints

MEDIUM Micro
or
190°C + SIMMER Micro

9-10 mins per
450g
13 mins per
450g

Place in shallow dish. Cover and place on glass turntable.
Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable. Place breast
side down. Turn halfway.

* Preheat Panacrunch Pan on Grill 1 + MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 4 mins

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Food

Weight/
Quantity

Power
Level

Time to Select

(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

EGGS - Poached.

1 egg 100ml water HIGH Micro

then MEDIUM Micro

1 min • Place water in a shallow dish. Place on glass turntable and

heat for 1st cooking time.

• Add egg (size 3).

• Pierce yolk and white.

• Cover.

• Cook for 2nd cooking time.

• Then leave to stand for 1 min.

30 secs - soft
40 secs - firmer

2 eggs 200ml water HIGH Micro

then MEDIUM Micro

3 mins
40 secs-soft

50 secs - firmer

4 eggs 400ml water HIGH Micro

then MEDIUM Micro

5 mins
1 min 20 mins - soft

1 min 30 secs - firmer
EGGS - Scrambled. Use microwave safe bowl
1 egg HIGH Micro

then MEDIUM Micro

20 secs

30 secs

• Add 1 tbsp of milk for each egg used.

• Beat eggs, milk and knob of butter together.

• Place bowl on glass turntable

• Cook for 1st cooking time then stir.

• Cook for 2nd cooking time stirring halfway then stand for
1 min.

2 eggs HIGH Micro

then MEDIUM Micro

30 secs
40 secs

4 eggs HIGH Micro

then MEDIUM Micro

1 min
1 min

FISH - FRESH from raw
Lightly dusted fillets 280g Pre-heat Panacrunch*

TURBO-BAKE 230ºC + WARM
Micro

7-8 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Battered Fillets 350g Pre-heat Panacrunch*

230ºC + GRILL 1

10 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Turn halfway.

Breaded Fillets 350g(x2) Pre-heat Panacrunch*

230°C+ GRILL 1+WARM Micro

8 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Cakes 200g (x2) Pre-heat Panacrunch*

230°C+ GRILL 1+WARM Micro

5-6 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Calamari 250g Pre-heat Panacrunch*

250°C+ GRILL 1 + WARM
Micro

10 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable. Turn halfway.

Fillets 300g MEDIUM Micro

or
190ºC+SIMMER

4 mins

10-12 mins

Place in shallow dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover and place on
glass turntable.
Place in shallow dish on low rack on metal tray on glass
turntable.

Breaded
Scampi/Scallops

200g Pre-heat Panacrunch*

240°C+ GRILL 1 + WARM
Micro

5-6 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Steaks 350g(x2) MEDIUM Micro

or
190ºC+SIMMER Micro

MEDIUM Micro

4-5 mins

10-12 mins
12-15 mins

Place in micro-safe dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover and place
on glass turntable.
Place in dish on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.

Place in micro-safe dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover and place
on glass turntable.

700g

Whole x 1 250g MEDIUM Micro

or
180ºC + GRILL 1 + WARM
Micro

3-4 mins

12-14 mins

Place in shallow dish and pierce skin. Add 30 ml of liquid.
Cover and place on glass turntable.
Place in shallow dish. Place on low rack on metal tray on
glass turntable.

* Preheat Panacrunch Pan on Grill 1 + MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 4 mins

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Food

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Quantity

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Level

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(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

FISH - FRESH from raw

Whole x 2 500g-600g MEDIUM Micro

or
220ºC + GRILL 1 + WARM Micro

6-7 mins

15 mins

Place in shallow dish and pierce skin. Add 30 ml of liquid.
Cover and place on glass turntable.
Place in shallow dish. Place on low rack on metal tray on
glass turntable.

FISH - FROZEN from raw

Breaded Fillets 350g (2) Pre-heat Panacrunch*

TURBO-BAKE 230ºC+ SIMMER Micro

12-15 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Turn halfway.

Cakes 250g (2) Pre-heat Panacrunch*

TURBO-BAKE 250°C+ WARM Micro

12-14 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Turn halfway.

Fish Fingers 125g (4)

250g (8)

Pre-heat Panacrunch*
TURBO-BAKE 250°C+ WARM Micro
Pre-heat Panacrunch*
TURBO-BAKE 250°C + WARM Micro

7-8 mins

10 mins

Place pan directly on glass turntable.
Turn halfway
Place pan directly on glass turntable.
Turn halfway.

Fillets 200g MEDIUM Micro 7 mins Place in shallow dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover and

place on glass turntable.

Scampi 300g Pre-heat Panacrunch*

240ºC + GRILL 1 + SIMMER Micro

10-12 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Turn halfway.

Boil in the Bag 150g MEDIUM Micro 6 mins Snip corner of bag and place bag sauce side down in

micro-safe dish on glass turntable. Shake bag halfway.

FRUIT - Peel, slice, chop into even sized pieces. Place in shallow heatproof dish on glass turntable.
Baked Apple- cored 200g MEDIUM Micro 3-4 mins Place in shallow heatproof dish on glass turntable.
Apples - stewed 500g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass

turntable.

Apricots-stewed 300g MEDIUM Micro 4-5 mins Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass

turntable.

Pears - stewed 500g HIGH Micro 4-5 mins Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass

turntable.

Plums - poached 400g HIGH Micro 8 mins Add 300 ml (1/2 pt) of water. Only half fill dish. Cover and

place on glass turntable.

Plums - stewed 500g HIGH Micro 6 mins Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass

turntable.

Rhubarb - stewed 500g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass

turntable.

GAME- Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care.

Duck Breast Fillets 360g 200ºC 35 mins Preheat oven. Prick the skin and place in roasting dish on

low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.

Duck, whole 190°C 30 mins per 450g Preheat oven. Prick the skin and place in roasting dish on

low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.

Crispy Duck-reheat 500g TURBO-BAKE 250ºC + GRILL 1 15 mins Preheat oven and place duck on low rack on metal tray on

glass turntable.

Pancakes HIGH Micro 40 secs Place on micro-safe plate on glass turntable.

Pheasant, whole 180ºC 20-25 mins per 450g

plus 20 mins

Preheat oven. Place pheasant in roasting tin and place on
low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.

* Preheat Panacrunch Pan on Grill 1 + MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 4 mins

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Power
Level

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(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

LAMB - from raw - CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care.

Joint 180°C medium 25 mins per

450g plus 25 minutes or
for well done 30 mins per
450g plus 30 mins.

Place joint in roasting dish and place on low rack on metal
tray on glass turntable. Turn halfway. Once cooked allow
the joint to stand for 10 minutes - this will make the joint
easier to carve.

Loin/Leg Steaks 500g GRILL 1 15-16 mins Medium

18-20 mins Well Done

Place on metal tray on high rack. Turn halfway.

Chops/Cutlets 400g (4) GRILL 1 12-14 mins Medium

16-18 mins Well Done

Place on metal tray on high rack. Turn halfway.

Casserole/Stewing
Lamb

160ºC+WARM Micro 1hr 20-1hr 30 mins Place in casserole, add stock and vegetables, cover with

lid and place on glass turntable. Stir halfway.

PASTA

Fusilli/Macaroni/
Penne

200g HIGH Micro 12 mins Use 550ml (1 pint) boiling water. Add 15 ml oil.

Cover, place on glass turntable and stir halfway.

Lasagne 250g HIGH Micro 8 mins Use 550ml (1 pint) boiling water. Add 15 ml oil.

Cover, place on glass turntable and stir halfway.

Linguine/
Tagliatelle

250g HIGH Micro 10 mins Use 700ml (11/4 pt) boiling water. Add 15 ml oil.

Cover, place on glass turntable and stir halfway.

Spaghetti 250g HIGH Micro 8 mins Use 700ml (11/4 pt) boiling water. Add 15 ml oil.

Cover, place on glass turntable and stir halfway.

PIZZA - FRESH chilled - N.B. Remove all packaging. Pizzas will have a soft base if cooked by microwave only.

Deep Pan 555g 250ºC+ GRILL 1+WARM

Micro

15 mins Place pizza directly on low rack on metal tray on glass

turntable.

Thin and Crispy 140g-180g 240ºC+ GRILL 1+SIMMER

Micro

250ºC+GRILL 1 + Warm
Micro

3-5 mins Place pizza directly on low rack on metal tray on glass

turntable.

350g 10 mins Place pizza directly on low rack on metal tray on glass

turntable.

PIZZA - FROZEN - N.B. Remove all packaging.

Deep Pan 450g 240ºC+GRILL 1 + SIMMER

Micro

9-10 mins Place pizza directly on low rack on metal tray on glass

turntable.

Individual deep 125g - 170g 240ºC + GRILL 1 + SIMMER

Micro

4-5 mins Place pizza directly on low rack on metal tray on glass

turntable.

Thin and crispy 340g 240ºC+ GRILL 1+ SIMMER

Micro

7 mins Place pizza directly on low rack on metal tray on glass

turntable.

PORRIDGE - N.B: Use a large bowl.

1 serving 25g oats

150ml (

1/2pt) milk

HIGH Micro 11/2 - 2 mins Place bowl on glass turntable and stir halfway.

2 servings 50g oats

275ml (1/4pt) milk

HIGH Micro 3 - 31/2 mins Place bowl on glass turntable and stir halfway.

4 servings 100g oats

550ml (1pt) milk

HIGH Micro 7 mins Place bowl on glass turntable and stir halfway.

* Preheat Panacrunch Pan on Grill 1 + MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 4 mins

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Weight/
Quantity

Power
Level

Time to Select
(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

POTATO PRODUCTS part cooked - FROZEN

Croquettes 300g Pre-heat Panacrunch*

250ºC+GRILL 1

12-14 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable. Turn halfway.

Smiley Faces 300g Pre-heat Panacrunch*

250ºC+GRILL 1

8-10 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable. Turn halfway.

Hash Browns/Oven
Fries/Southern Fries

300g Pre-heat Panacrunch*

250ºC+GRILL 1

12 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable. Turn halfway.

Potato Wedges/
Waffles

300g Pre-heat Panacrunch*

250ºC+GRILL 1

12-14 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable. Turn halfway.

QUORN®

Burgers 227g (2) HIGH Micro or GRILL 2 2-3mins

8-10 mins

Place on micro-safe dish on glass turntable.
Place on metal tray on high rack. Turn halfway.

Croutes 350g (2) Pre-heat Panacrunch*

TURBO-BAKE 230ºC+WARM
Micro

8-9 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Escalopes 240g Pre-heat Panacrunch*

TURBO-BAKE 220C+ WARM
Micro

7-8 mins Place pan directly on glass turntable.

RICE

Basmati 250g HIGH Micro 10 mins Use 550 ml (1pt) boiling water. Cover, place on glass

turntable and stir halfway.

Basmati - Brown 250g HIGH Micro 15-18 mins Use 700 ml (11/4 pt) boiling water. Cover, place on glass

turntable and stir halfway.

Easy Cook Long Grain 250g HIGH Micro 15 mins Use 550 ml (1pt) boiling water. Cover, place on glass

turntable and stir halfway.

Long Grain White 250g HIGH Micro 8-9 mins Use 550 ml (1pt) boiling water. Cover, place on glass

turntable and stir halfway.

SAUSAGES from raw - CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care.

Chunky/Thick sausages 450g (4) 220ºC+ GRILL 1 15 mins Place on metal tray on low rack. Turn halfway.
Cocktail sausages/ Thin 350g (12) GRILL 2 10-12 mins Place on metal tray on high rack. Turn halfway.

Vegetarian 300g (6) GRILL 2 10-12 mins Place on metal tray on high rack. Turn halfway.

TURKEY

Breasts, boneless and
skinless

500g MEDIUM Micro 8-10 mins Place in shallow dish on glass turntable.

Whole 190°C + SIMMER Micro 11-12 mins per 450g Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.

Turn halfway.

* Preheat Panacrunch Pan on Grill 1 + MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 4 mins

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Weight/
Quantity

Power
Level

Time to
Select
(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

FRESH VEGETABLES - Place in shallow dish (except jacket potatoes).

Asparagus 200g HIGH Micro 3-4 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Baby Corn 200g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Broad Beans 200g HIGH Micro 4-5 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Runner Beans 200g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Beetroot 450g HIGH Micro 12 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Broccoli 250g HIGH Micro 5-6 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Brussel Sprouts 200g HIGH Micro 5-6 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Butternut Squash 400g HIGH Micro 8 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Cabbage - sliced 300g HIGH Micro 6-7 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Carrots - sliced 200g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Cauliflower - florets 400g HIGH Micro 7-8 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Courgettes 250g HIGH Micro 3-4 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.
Corn on the Cob x2 HIGH Micro 6-7 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Leeks - sliced 400g (4) HIGH Micro 7 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Mushrooms 250g HIGH Micro 3 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Parsnips - parboiled for
roasting

Sliced

300g HIGH Micro 2-3 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

300g HIGH Micro 4-5 mins

Peas 200g HIGH Micro 3-4 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Potatoes - boiled 500g HIGH Micro 8-10 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Potatoes - par-boiled 500g HIGH Micro 4-5 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Jacket Potatoes -

250g each

x1

x2

x4

x6

HIGH POWER OR
250°C+GRILL 1+SIMMER
MICRO
HIGH POWER or
250°C+GRILL 1+SIMMER
MICRO
HIGH POWER or
250°C+GRILL1 +SIMMER
MICRO
HIGH POWER or
250°C+GRILL 1 +SIMMER
MICRO

7-8 mins
20 mins

12 mins
25 mins

15 mins
30 mins

20 mins
35 mins

Place directly on glass turntable
Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable

Place directly on glass turntable
Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable

Place directly on glass turntable
Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable

Place directly on glass turntable
Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable

* Preheat Panacrunch Pan on Grill 1 + MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 4 mins

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Food

Weight/
Quantity

Power
Level

Time to Select
(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

FRESH VEGETABLES - Place in shallow dish (except jacket potatoes).

Spinach 300g HIGH Micro 3-4 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Sugar Snap peas 300g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Swede - cubed

Swede - diced for mashing

450g HIGH Micro 7-8 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

450g HIGH Micro 12 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Sweet Potato 400g HIGH Micro 8 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Turnip 300g HIGH Micro 10 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

FROZEN VEGETABLES- Place in shallow dish except onion rings

Battered Onion Rings 250g 250C 10 mins Pre-heat oven. Place on metal tray on high rack.

Beans - broad 200g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 30 ml (2tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Beans - green 250g HIGH Micro 4-5 mins Add 30 ml (2tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Broccoli - florets 250g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 30 ml (2tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Carrots - sliced 200g HIGH Micro 5-6 mins Add 30 ml (2tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Cauliflower 250g HIGH Micro 6 mins Add 30 ml (2tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Mixed Vegetables 250g HIGH Micro 4-5 mins Add 30 ml (2tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Peas 200g HIGH Micro 4 mins Add 30 ml (2tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Soya Beans 200g HIGH Micro 2-3 mins Add 30 ml (2tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Spinach 250g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 30 ml (2tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Sweetcorn 200g HIGH Micro 4-5 mins Add 30 ml (2tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

* Preheat Panacrunch Pan on Grill 1 + MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 4 mins

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Increasing and Decreasing Recipes

INCREASING RECIPES

• To increase a recipe from 4 to 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 mins. per lb.

• 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 mins. on MEDIUM power
for 4 servings will become 40 mins. on MEDIUM power for
6 servings.

• When doubling a recipe from 4 to 8 add on half the original
cooking time, i.e. 30 mins. on MEDIUM power for 4 servings will
become 45 mins. on MEDIUM power 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 mins. on
MEDIUM power for 4 servings will become 15-20 mins. on
MEDIUM power for 2 servings.

Using Recipes from Other Books

The best way to convert a family favourite dish is to find a similar
recipe in a cookery book to give you a guide to the correct method
and timings to use.

Many cookbooks refer to 650W ovens, however since 1990 oven
output powers have been set by a new standard (IEC). 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 and select the same cooking time suggested, however
CHECK the progress of the food during cooking and adjust the time if
necessary.

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.

• 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 flavours.

• When cooking for one it often makes sense to cook for two and
plate up both meals. Freeze one meal for a later date.

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SOUPS & STARTERS

Soups and Starters

Ingredients
25g (1oz) butter
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
700g (1

1/2

lb) peeled carrots, sliced

700ml (1

1/4

pints) vegetable stock

grated zest of

1/2

orange
90ml (6tbsp) orange juice
60ml (4tbsp) crème fraiche
salt & black pepper
15ml (1tbsp) fresh chives, cut into pieces

Ingredients

200g (7oz) or 4-5 large flat mushrooms
10ml (2 tsp) olive oil
8 slices ciabatta
25g (1oz) softened butter beaten with 1
chopped clove of garlic
150g (5oz) jar roasted red peppers, sliced if
necessary
100g (4oz) firm goat's cheese

Red Pepper & Mushroom Bruschetta Serves 4

Dish: large bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray on high wire rack

1. Slice mushrooms, place in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Place on glass turntable and
cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins. Leave to cool slightly

2. Spread one side of each slice of ciabatta with garlic butter.

3. Place the ciabatta slices on the metal tray and toast on GRILL 1 for 2-3 mins.

4. Turn the ciabatta slices over and layer mushrooms and pepper on top of them. Cut the goatʼs
cheese into 8 slices and put one slice on top of each stack.

5. Cook on GRILL 1 + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 4 mins.

Onion & Feta Cheese Tartlets Serves 6

Dish: 3 litre (6 pint) bowl and 2 round baking or pizza trays, greased

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Roll out the puff pastry and cut out 6 circles each 10cm (4 inches) in diameter. Chill pastry
for 30 mins.

2. Put oil and onions into large bowl. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 15 mins. Cool for 5 mins.

3. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 230°C.

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

5. Place 3 pastry circles on each baking sheet and prick with a fork.

6. Divide the onion mixture among the pastry circles.

7. Place one tray on the low rack and cook on CONVECTION 230°C for 15mins. or until golden
brown.

8. Repeat with the remaining tray.

I

ngredients

250g (9oz) ready made puff pastry
15 ml (1tbsp) olive oil
225g (8oz) onions peeled & sliced
25g (1oz) pine nuts
100g (4oz) feta cheese crumbled
25g (1oz) pitted black olives roughly chopped
75g (3oz) sun-dried tomatoes, roughly
chopped
15g (

1/2

oz) capers
salt and freshly ground black pepper
fresh oregano sprigs to garnish

Carrot & Orange Soup Serves 4

Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) bowl

Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. Place the butter and onion in a large bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH

MICROWAVE for 2 mins.

2. Add the carrots, cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins. stirring halfway.

3. Add stock and orange zest and juice. Cover and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 15 mins.
or until the carrots are soft, stirring halfway.

4. Place in liquidiser and puree until smooth.

5. Stir in creme fraiche and season to taste. Heat on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 3 mins. or until
piping hot.

6. Garnish with fresh chives.

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SOUPS & STARTERS

Soups and Starters

Ingredients
250g (9oz) streaky bacon, derinded
225g (8oz) minced pork
225g (8oz) pigs liver, chopped

1/2

tsp (3ml) rosemary

1/2

tsp (3ml) thyme

1/2

tsp (3ml) ground mace

1/2

tsp (3ml) allspice
salt & freshly milled black pepper
30ml (2tbsp) dry white wine
15g (

1/2

oz) butter
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 egg, beaten
1tbsp plain flour

Pork and Liver Terrine Serves 4-6

Dish: 600ml (1 pint) earthenware terrine or Pyrex® loaf dish

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray

1. Line base and sides of dish with bacon rashers, stretching each rasher slightly with a knife.

2. Place the minced pork, chopped liver, herbs, spices, seasoning and wine in a non metallic bowl and
marinate for 2 hours in the fridge.

3. Place butter, shallots and garlic in bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2
mins. Cool.

4. Combine the meat marinade with the onion mixture. Add the egg and flour and mix well.

5. Turn into the bacon lined dish. Smooth the top and fold over the bacon.

6. Cover with greaseproof paper, place on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 160°C + WARM
MICROWAVE for 35-40 mins.

Ingredients
250g (9oz) tail end of salmon, boned,
skinned, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
125g (4

1/2

oz) cooked peeled prawns

juice of

1/2

lemon
salt & black pepper
125g (4

1/2

oz) filo pastry
50g (2oz) butter, melted

Sweet Potato Soup Serves 4

Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. Place the oil, onion and garlic in a large bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 2 mins.

2. Add the potato and pepper. Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins.

3. Add stock, cover and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 20 mins. or until the potatoes are soft,
stirring halfway.

4. Place in liquidiser and puree until smooth.

5. Stir in the coconut milk and season to taste. Heat on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 3 mins. or until
piping hot.

I

ngredients

15ml (1tbsp) olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
700g (1

1/2

lb) sweet potatoes, peeled and
chopped
1 large red pepper, deseeded and chopped
725ml (1

1/4

pints) vegetable stock

150ml (

1/4

pt) coconut milk
salt and pepper

Prawn & Salmon Filo Parcels Serves 4

Dish: round baking tray, greased

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Combine salmon and prawns. Sprinkle with lemon juice and season to taste.

2. Pre-heat the oven on CONVECTION 190ºC.

3.Cut the filo pastry into 8 squares measuring 18cm (7 inches).

4. Brush 2 squares with the melted butter, covering the remaining squares with a damp tea towel.

5. Place ¼ of the salmon & prawn mixture in the middle of one buttered filo square.

6. Fold 2 sides of the filo to form a rectangle. Fold one of the open ends over the filling and the other
one underneath.

7. Place this parcel on the second buttered square and draw up the edges and seal the parcel.

8. Repeat steps 4-7 three more times

9. Place parcels on baking tray, brush with melted butter and place on low wire rack.

10.Cook on CONVECTION 190ºC for 20 mins. or until crisp and golden.

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FISH

Fish

Ingredients

1.0 Kg (2lb) mussels
15ml (1tbsp) olive oil
1 onion finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
150ml (5fl.oz) dry white wine
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

Steamed Mussels with Garlic Serves 2

Dish: large rectangular dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. Scrub mussels and pull off any beards discarding any broken or open shells.

2. Place oil, onion and garlic in a dish. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 2 mins. Add wine and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins.

3. Add the mussels and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5-6 mins. Discard any unopened
shells.

4. Add the parsley and stir before serving.

Fish cooks very well by MICROWAVE as it stays very moist.

LIQUID- Fresh or frozen fish should always be sprinkled with 30 ml (2 tbsp) of lemon juice, white wine or water for even cooking.
Do not sprinkle salt onto fish before cooking as this may make the fish dry.

WHEN IS FISH COOKED?- Fish is cooked when it flakes easily and becomes opaque. For fish with a strong odour, eliminate the smell after
cooking by placing 600 ml (1pt) of boiling water and 1 sliced lemon in a large bowl and cook on SIMMER MICROWAVE for 20 mins. Wipe out
oven with a dry cloth.

ARRANGING- If cooking 2 whole fish together, they should be arranged head to tail for even cooking. Fish steaks should be arranged in a circle,
thicker part to the outside. Cover with cling film or lid.

NOISE- During cooking, popping sounds may be heard. This is due to moisture trapped between the flesh, particularly with oily fish such as
salmon and mackerel. This can be minimised when cooking if the skin and flesh is pierced several times with a cocktail stick.

Special Occasion Fish Pie Serves 4

Dish: shallow oval dish, large jug

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Place the white fish with 30ml (2 tbsp) water in a shallow dish. Cover, place on glass
turntable and cook on AUTO FRESH FISH PROGRAM or on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4-5
mins. Drain, skin and remove any bones.

2. Place potatoes in a large shallow dish with 45ml (3tbsps) water and cover. Place on glass
turntable and par-boil on HIGH MICROWAVE for 7 mins. and then allow to cool slightly.

3. Make the sauce by melting the butter in a large jug on HIGH MICROWAVE for 1 min. and
then stir in flour to make a roux. Mix in the milk and wine gradually, stirring continuously until
well combined and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins. Stir and cook for a further 2
mins. on HIGH MICROWAVE stirring halfway. Mix in the fish, mixed seafood, gherkins and
herbs. Season and pour into the dish.

4. Grate the potatoes and mix in the capers, melted butter and grated cheese. Pile onto fish
sauce without pressing firmly to keep the grated form.

5. Place dish on low rack and cook on CONVECTION 220°C + GRILL 3 + SIMMER
MICROWAVE for 30 mins. or until piping hot and golden.

I

ngredients

450g (1lb) white fish
50g (2oz) butter
50g (2oz) flour
450ml (

3/4

pt) milk

300ml (

1/2

pt) white wine
450g (1lb) mixed seafood
6 gherkins, diced
15ml (1tbsp) fresh parsley
10ml (2tsp) dill
salt and pepper

Rosti topping:

900g (2 lb) potatoes
15ml (1tbsp) capers
50g (2oz) butter, melted
50g (2oz) cheddar cheese, grated

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FISH

Fish

Ingredients
juice of

1/2

lemon
100g (4oz) fresh pesto sauce
salt and pepper
4 x 175g (6oz) thick cut haddock or cod fillets
700g (1lb 8oz) waxy new potatoes (such as
charlotte)
2 medium red onions
1 red pepper, seeded
1 yellow pepper, seeded
1 orange pepper, seeded
2 garlic cloves, crushed
15ml (1tbsp) extra virgin olive oil
100g (4oz) black olives, chopped (optional)
lemon wedges and crisp green salad, to
serve

Ingredients
For the sauce:

15g (

1/2

oz) butter

15g (

1/2

oz) flour

275ml (

1/2

pint) milk
350g (12oz) fresh haddock fillet
350g (12oz) fresh undyed smoked haddock
100g (4oz) prawns
salt & pepper
1tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley

For the topping:

700g (1lb 8oz) potatoes, peeled, chopped
into small chunks
450g (1lb) Swede, diced
50g (2oz) butter

Prawn and Haddock Pie Serves 6

Dish: large jug, shallow dish 20 x 25cm (8"x10")

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Melt butter in a large jug. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 30
secs. and stir in flour to make a roux.

2. Then add the milk gradually, stirring continuously until well combined and cook for 2 mins. on
HIGH MICROWAVE. Stir and cook for a further 2 mins. on HIGH MICROWAVE stirring
halfway. Season and set aside.

3. Place fresh and smoked haddock into dish with 30ml (2tbsp) milk. Cover, place on glass
turntable and cook fish on AUTO FRESH FISH PROGRAM or on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for
15mins. Drain, skin and remove any bones.

4. Flake the fish into dish and scatter the prawns over. Pour over the sauce, season and
sprinkle with chopped parsley.

5. Place potatoes in a dish with 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook
on AUTO POTATOES BOILED PROGRAM or on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10-12 mins until
soft. Drain.

6. Place Swede in a dish with 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook and
cook on AUTO FRESH VEGETABLE PROGRAM or on HIGH MICROWAVE for 15 mins.

7. Mash potato with 25g (1oz) butter.

8. Mash Swede with 25g (1oz) butter and mix in 2tbsp of mashed potato.

9. Spoon alternate lines of potato and Swede over the top of the fish mixture to cover. Fluff up
with a fork.

10. Place on low rack and cook on CONVECTION 230ºC + GRILL 3 + LOW MICROWAVE for
18-20 mins.

Mediterranean Fish Bake Serves 4

Dish: large ovenproof rectangular dish approx. 27 x 23 cm (11”x9”)

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Mix lemon juice, pesto and seasoning together and spoon over the fish in a non metallic
dish. Leave to marinade in the fridge for 1-2 hours.

2. Cut vegetables into even sized chunks and toss with the garlic and oil. Place in dish on the
low rack and cook on TURBO-BAKE 220°C + SIMMER for 25-30 mins. Turn halfway.

3. Scatter the black olives over the vegetables and place the fish and marinade on top of the
vegetables.

4. Cook on CONVECTION 220°C + GRILL 3 + LOW MICROWAVE for 20 mins. or until cooked
through.

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FISH

Fish

Salmon with Mango Salsa Serves 4

Dish: shallow dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. Mix the marinade ingredients together. Pour marinade over salmon in dish and leave to
marinate for 2-3 hrs in the fridge.

2. Cover salmon with pierced cling film and place on glass turntable. Cook salmon on MEDIUM
MICROWAVE for 6-7 mins.

3. Mix all the salsa ingredients together

4. Serve salmon with the salsa.

NOTE: For 2 fillets the marinade and salsa quantities should be halved and total cooking time

on MEDIUM MICROWAVE should be reduced to 3-4 mins.

I

ngredients

4 salmon fillets each 100-150g (4-6oz)

marinade:

45ml (3tbsp) white wine
1 garlic clove, crushed

2.5 cm (1") fresh root ginger, finely grated

mango salsa:

2 red chillies, seeds removed, thinly sliced
100g (4oz) peeled, cooked prawns
4 spring onions, thinly sliced
1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
1 ripe but firm avocado, peeled and chopped

1/2

ripe mango, peeled and chopped

1 lime, juice of

Ingredients
2 trout, 250-300g (8-10oz) each

Stuffing:

4 spring onions, finely chopped
50g (2oz) button mushrooms, finely sliced

2.5 cm (1") fresh root ginger, finely grated
15ml (1tbsp) soy sauce
juice of 1 lime
salt & pepper

Stuffed Citrus Trout Serves 2

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray on low wire rack

1. Wash the fish and pat dry. Fill the fish cavities with the onions, mushrooms and ginger and
arrange the fish on the metal tray.

2. Pour over the soy sauce and lime juice. Season and marinade for one hour in the fridge.

3. Place metal tray on low rack and cook on CONVECTION 200ºC + GRILL 1 + WARM
MICROWAVE for 15 mins.

Ingredients

225 g (8oz) tomatoes
60ml (4 tbsp) olive oil
30ml (2 tbsp) tomato puree
2 onions, chopped
1 large leek, sliced
4 garlic cloves, crushed

1.2 Ltr (2 pt) fish stock
salt and black pepper
150ml (

1/4

pt) dry white wine
4 sprigs thyme
4 strands saffron
5ml (1tsp) chilli sauce
450g (1lb) cod, haddock
450g (1lb) mixed seafood
4 large fresh prawns
bunch of dill to garnish

Bouillabaisse Serves 6

Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. Skin the tomatoes and cut into four pieces, removing the cores. Place the oil and tomato
puree in a large bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 1 min.
and mix well.

2. Add the onions and leek and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3-4 mins. or until soft.

3. Add the garlic, tomatoes, stock, seasoning, wine, thyme, saffron and chilli sauce. Cover and
cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3-4 mins.

4. Skin the fish, cut into chunks and add to the tomato liquid. Cover and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 3-4 mins. or until the fish is cooked.

5. Add the mixed seafood and prawns and heat again for 2-3 mins. on MEDIUM MICROWAVE
or until hot, taking care not to overcook the fish.

6. Serve garnished with dill.

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MEAT AND POULTRY

Meat and Poultry

Ingredients
4 x 225g (8oz) boneless skinless chicken
breasts, cut into small chunks
50g (2oz) plain flour
15ml (1tbsp) oil
15g (

1/2

oz) butter
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 shallots, chopped
150g (5oz) mushrooms, sliced
15ml (1tbsp) Dijon mustard
200 ml (7 fl.oz) hot chicken or vegetable
stock
200 ml (7 fl.oz) dry white wine
225g (8oz) baby new potatoes, halved
225g (8oz) baby carrots
100g (4oz) asparagus tips
100g (4oz) shelled, fresh or frozen broad
beans
45ml (3tbsp) double cream
30ml (2tbsp) mixed fresh parsley and
tarragon, chopped
crusty bread, to serve

Chicken Casserole Serves 4

Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole with lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray

1. Coat chicken with flour and place in fridge.

2. Place oil, butter, garlic, shallots and mushrooms into casserole. Place on glass turntable and
cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins.

3. Stir in Dijon mustard and add chicken. Then stir in stock and wine.

4. Add potatoes and carrots. Cover casserole, place on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION
160°C + WARM MICROWAVE for 50 mins stirring halfway.

5. Stir in asparagus, broad beans and cream and cook on CONVECTION 160ºC + WARM
MICROWAVE for a further 10-15mins.

6. Stir in herbs and serve with crusty bread.

DEFROSTED JOINTS

If the meat has previously been frozen, ensure it is properly thawed before cooking. Defrosted joints of meat must be allowed to STAND for up to
an 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 choose meat that isn't excessively fatty.
Braised and stewed meat cooked in a microwave has a slightly firm texture and therefore it is essential to purchase good quality meats.

STANDING TIME

Meat and poultry joints require a minimum of 15 mins. STANDING TIME. Roast meat is always easier to carve after STANDING and the meat
will continue to cook during the STAND TIME.

TURNING

Joints and poultry should be turned over halfway through cooking.

ROASTING BAGS

Roasting bags are useful when split up one side to tent a joint for roasting by microwave and time. Do not use the metal twists supplied when
operating with microwave.

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Meat and Poultry

Ingredients

1 kg (2lb2oz) pork spare ribs
150 ml (

1/4

pt) water

For the glaze

150g (5oz) orange marmalade preferably
shred less or fine shred
25g (1oz) dark muscovado sugar
100ml (4fl.oz) fresh orange juice
5cm (2 inch) piece fresh root ginger, peeled
and coarsely grated
75ml (5 tbsp) tomato ketchup
30ml (2 tbsp) white wine vinegar

Sticky Ribs Serves 4

Dish: 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 inch) rectangular dish

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Place the ribs in a single layer in dish with the water. Place on glass turntable and cook on
SIMMER MICROWAVE for 20 mins. Drain.

2. Meanwhile, mix together all the ingredients for the glaze in a large bowl and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 5 mins.

3. Place ribs in dish and pour over sauce. Place dish on rack and cook on CONVECTION
240ºC + GRILL 3 + LOW power for 20 mins. Turn halfway and baste.

Ingredients

30 ml (2tbsp) oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1green pepper, deseeded and chopped
225g (8oz) carrots, sliced
450g (1lb) lean pork, cubed
30 ml (2tbsp) seasoned flour
5 ml (1tsp) ground bay leaves
5 ml (1tsp) dried sage
salt and pepper
300 ml (

1/2

pt) dry cider

Dumplings:

175g (6oz) self raising flour
75g (3oz) suet
pinch of salt
5 ml (1tsp) mustard powder
15 ml (1tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped
150 ml (

1/4

pt) cold water

Pork with Herby Dumplings Serves 4

Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole with lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray

1. Place oil, onion, green pepper and carrots in casserole. Place on glass turntable and cook
on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins.

2. Toss pork in seasoned flour and add to onion mixture. Stir in all other ingredients. Cover,
place on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 160°C + WARM MICROWAVE for 1hr or
until pork is tender.

3. Whilst cooking make the dumplings by combining the flour, 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 CONVECTION 160°C + WARM MICROWAVE for 15 mins. or until dumplings
are cooked through.

Ingredients

150g (5oz) plain flour
3 ml (

1/2

tsp) salt
2 eggs
150 ml (

1/4

pt) milk

150 ml (

1/4

pt) water
15-30 ml (1-2tbsp) oil
450g (1lb) sausages

Toad In The Hole Serves 4

Dish: oblong tin, 27 x 22 cm (10 1/2" x 8 1/2”)

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 220°C.

2. Sift flour and salt in a bowl. Add eggs and half the liquid. Beat until smooth and gradually stir
in remaining liquid.

3. Put oil and sausages in tin and place on low rack. Cook on CONVECTION 220°C for 15
mins.

4. Pour in the batter and cook on CONVECTION 220°C for a further 30-35 mins. or until the
batter is well risen and golden brown.

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Meat and Poultry

Ingredients

10ml (

3/4

tbsp) ground ginger

3ml (

1/2

tsp) coarsely ground black pepper

8ml (1

1/2

tsp) ground cinnamon

10ml (

3/4

tbsp) turmeric
15 ml (1tbsp) paprika
3ml (

1/2

tsp) chilli powder/flakes
800g (1lb12oz) cubed boneless lamb
30ml (2tbsp) oil
300g (11oz) onions, chopped
2 crushed garlic cloves
3ml (

1/2

tsp) salt
150g (5oz) sliced carrots
150g (5oz) ready to eat dried apricots,
chopped
40g (1

1/2

oz) sultanas or seedless raisins

65g (2

1/2

oz) toasted flaked almonds

10ml (

3/4

tbsp) honey

150 ml (

1/4

pint) tomato juice
400g (14oz) can chopped tomatoes
300ml (

1/2

pint) vegetable stock

Spicy Lamb Tagine Serves 6

Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole with lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray

1. Put spices into bowl and mix well.

2. Add lamb and evenly coat with spices.

3. Place oil, onions and garlic in casserole. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 5 mins.

4. Add lamb mixture and mix thoroughly. Stir in remaining ingredients and cover.

5. Place on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 160°C + WARM MICROWAVE for 1-1 ¼
hours or until tender, stir halfway.

Ingredients

600g (1lb 5oz) boneless skinless chicken
breasts
30ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice
1tsp fresh thyme
salt and pepper
200g (7oz) jar of red peppers, drained
150g (5oz) ripe brie
350g (12oz) ready made puff pastry
1 egg, beaten to glaze
25g (1oz) freshly grated parmesan

Layered Chicken Puff Serves 4-6

Dish: shallow dish and round baking sheet, greased

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Slice the chicken breasts into strips and place between plastic film and flatten using a rolling

pin.

2. Put chicken into dish with lemon juice, thyme and seasoning. Allow to marinate for 2-3 hours

in the fridge.

3. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 200ºC.

4. Place dish on low wire rack and cook chicken on CONVECTION 200ºC for 10-15 mins or

until cooked through. Remove chicken and allow to cool slightly.

5. Roll out pastry to a 28 x 36cm (11" x 14") rectangle.

6. Place

1/2 of the chicken on the centre third of the pastry.

7. Cover with

1/2 of the peppers, then all of the brie followed by the rest of the peppers and

finally the remaining chicken.

8. Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg and draw up the two longer sides together

over the filling and press the edges firmly together to seal. Flute the edges.

9. Transfer the pastry onto the baking sheet and brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with

parmesan cheese.

10. Place on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 200ºC for 30-35 mins. until the pastry is

crisp and golden.

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Meat and Poultry

Ingredients

50g (2oz) creamed coconut
275ml (

1/2

pt) boiling water
500g (1lb2oz) lamb fillet, cut into strips about
4cm (1

1/2

”) long
2 garlic cloves

2.5 cm (1") fresh root ginger, finely grated
30ml (2tbsp) Thai green curry paste
1 lime, grated rind and juice
30ml (2tbsp) fresh coriander

Thai Lamb Curry Serves 4

Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) casserole with lid + 1.2 litre (2 pt) pudding basin

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray

1. Mix the coconut with the boiling water.

2. Mix all the remaining ingredients except the coriander with the lamb in a non metallic bowl
and leave to marinade in the fridge for 1 hour.

3. Combine the coconut and the lamb mixture and stir well. Cover, place on metal tray and
cook on CONVECTION 160ºC + WARM MICROWAVE for 55-60 mins stirring halfway.

Ingredients

15 ml (1tbsp) oil
1 large onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
10 ml (2tsp) ground coriander
3ml (

1/2

tsp) chilli powder, ground cardamom,
ground cloves
15ml (1tbsp) garam masala
15ml (1tbsp) ground turmeric
5ml (1tsp) ground cumin
25g (1oz) flour
15 ml (1tbsp) tomato puree
450g (1lb) shoulder of lamb, cubed
juice of 1 lemon
5 ml (1tsp) sugar
25g (1oz) sultanas
pinch of salt
450 ml (

3/4

pt) hot stock

Madras Curry Serves 4

Dish: 3 litre (6pt) large casserole with lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray

1. Place the oil, onion and garlic in casserole dish. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 2 mins.

2. Blend in all the spices and stir in the flour and tomato puree. Add all other ingredients and
blend in hot stock.

3. Cover, place on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 160°C + WARM MICROWAVE for
1hr-1hr 30 mins. or until meat is tender. Serve with boiled rice and lemon or lime wedges and
poppadoms.

Ingredients

4 x chicken breasts 600g (1lb 5oz),
boneless and skinless

Suggested Marinades­Lemon and Honey:

2 lemons, juice and zest
30ml (2tbsp) honey
1 garlic clove, crushed

Ginger and Soy:

10ml (2tsp) sesame oil
30ml (2tbsp) light soy sauce
15ml (1tbsp) white wine
1 garlic clove, crushed

2.5 cm (1") fresh root ginger, finely grated

Marinated Chicken Breasts Serves 4

Dish: rectangular dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. Mix the selected marinade ingredients together. Pour marinade over chicken in dish and
leave to marinate for 2-3 hours in the fridge.

2. Cover the chicken and place on glass turntable. Cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 10-12
mins. Turn halfway

NOTE: For 2 chicken breasts 300g (10oz) the marinade quantities should be halved and total

cooking time on MEDIUM MICROWAVE should be reduced to 5-6 mins.

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Meat and Poultry

Ingredients

100g (4oz) ciabatta breadcrumbs
75g (3oz) gruyere cheese, grated
salt and pepper
4 x 150g chicken breast fillets, boneless and
skinless
50g (2oz) garlic mayonnaise

Cheesy Chicken Breasts Serves 4

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray on low rack

1. Mix the breadcrumbs with the cheese and season well.

2. Dip each chicken breast in the garlic mayonnaise and then the crumbs until coated.

3. Place on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 240ºC + GRILL 3 + SIMMER MICROWAVE
for 20-25 mins.

4. Slice the chicken and serve.

Ingredients

3 cardamom pods

1/2

cinnamon stick

3ml (

1/2

tsp) cumin seeds
5ml (1tsp) garam masala
5ml (1tsp) chilli flakes

2.5cm (1”) fresh root ginger
1garlic clove, crushed
25g (1oz) ground almonds
45ml (3tbsp) natural yoghurt
600g (1lb5oz) skinless chicken breast, cut
into chunks
15ml (1tbsp) olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
150ml (

1/4

pt) single cream

30ml (2tbsp) coriander, chopped

Chicken Pasanda Serves 4

Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. Place the cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, garam masala, chilli, ginger, garlic, almonds and
yoghurt into a non metallic bowl. Add chicken and stir well. Leave to marinate in the fridge for
2-3 hours.

2. Place oil and onions in casserole. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE
for 2 mins.

3. Stir chicken into onions. Place casserole on glass turntable. Cover and cook on MEDIUM
MICROWAVE for 25-30 mins. Stir halfway.

4. Stir in cream and coriander and heat on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 3 mins or until hot

Savoury Mince Serves 4

Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) casserole dish with lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH

MICROWAVE for 2 mins.

2. Place all other ingredients in casserole. Stir well.

3. Cover, cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins. then MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 15-20

mins. or until cooked.

Variation: Chilli Con Carne

Add 400g (14oz) can red kidney beans drained, 5-10 ml (1-2tsp) chilli powder and 1 diced

green pepper at stage 2 above.

I

ngredients

1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
5 ml (1tsp) oil
400g (14oz) can chopped tomatoes
150ml (5fl.oz) red wine
30 ml (2tbsp) tomato puree
5 ml (1tsp) mixed herbs
500g (1lb1oz) mince
salt and pepper

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Meat and Poultry

Ingredients

675g (1

1/2

lb) potatoes, cubed
30ml (2tbsp) milk
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
25g (1oz) butter
350g (12oz) cold cooked beef or lamb,
minced
300ml (

1/2

pt) hot beef stock

3ml (

1/2

tsp))Worcestershire sauce
15ml (1tbsp) gravy thickening
5ml (1tsp) tomato puree
salt and pepper
25g (1oz) cheese

Shepherd's Pie Serves 4

Dish: large rectangular dish approx. 27 x 23 cm (11" x 9")

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Place potatoes in a dish with 45ml (3 tbsps) water. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook
on AUTO POTATOES BOILED PROGRAM or HIGH MICROWAVE for 12-14 mins until
soft. Drain and mash well with the milk.

2. Place onion, carrots and butter into dish. Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4-5
mins.

3. Add minced meat to vegetables. Then add stock, Worcestershire sauce, gravy thickening
and tomato puree and season to taste.

4. Spread potato on top of the meat, using a fork to make a pattern on top.

5. Sprinkle with cheese. Place dish on low rack and cook on CONVECTION 190°C + WARM
MICROWAVE for approximately 25-30 mins. or until top is crisp and golden.

Ingredients

2 large aubergines
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 medium onion, chopped
250g (9oz) minced beef
400g (14oz) tin chopped tomatoes
25g (1oz) pitted black olives, chopped
2tsp dried oregano
2tbsp tomato puree
100g (4oz) sliced crusty bread
50g (2oz) parmesan freshly grated

Stuffed Aubergines Serves 4

Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) casserole dish with lid

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 220ºC.

2. Place the whole aubergines on the low rack and cook on CONVECTION 220ºC for 15mins. or
until soft. Remove from oven and cool.

3. Cut the aubergines in half horizontally, leaving the stalks attached. Scoop out the flesh and
chop finely.

4. Place garlic and onion in dish. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2
mins.

5. Add beef, tomatoes, aubergine flesh, olives, oregano, and tomato puree. Cover and cook on
HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins.

6. Use the bread to make breadcrumbs. Mix 40g (1

1/2oz) of the parmesan with the breadcrumbs

and add to beef mixture.

7. Fill the aubergine skins with the filling.

8. Place aubergines on metal tray and sprinkle with the remaining parmesan.

9. Place tray on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 220ºC + GRILL 1 + WARM
MICROWAVE for 20 mins.

Ingredients

675g (1

1/2

lb) braising steak, cubed
50g (2oz) seasoned flour
2 large onions, sliced thinly
1 clove garlic, crushed
575ml (1 pint) cream stout
15g (

1/2

oz) brown sugar
15 ml (1tbsp) wine vinegar
5 ml (1tsp) mixed herbs

Belgian Beef Casserole Serves 4

Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) casserole dish with lid

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Coat the beef in the seasoned flour and place in casserole.

2. Add the remaining casserole ingredients. Cover with lid, place on metal tray and cook on
CONVECTION 160°C + WARM MICROWAVE for 1¼ - 1½ hrs. .

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Meat and Poultry

Ingredients
Filling:

450g (1 lb) braising steak, cubed
25g (1oz) seasoned flour
150g (5oz) mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
5ml (1tsp) thyme
275ml (

1/2

pt) hot beef stock

275ml (

1/2

pt) cream stout

Pudding:

175g (6oz) self-raising flour
pinch salt
75g (3oz) suet
cold water to mix
15 ml (1tbsp) cornflour

Steak and Mushroom Pudding Serves 4

Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) casserole with lid + 1.2 litre (2 pt) pudding basin

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray

1. Coat the steak in seasoned flour and add to casserole with the mushrooms, onion and stock.

Cover, place on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 160°C + WARM MICROWAVE for
1hr 15 mins.

2. Mix flour, salt and suet together. Mix to a firm dough with cold water.

3. Roll out ¾ of the pastry to line basin.

4. Remove meat with a slotted spoon and fill basin. Mix cornflour with water and stir into the

gravy. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. stirring once, or
until gravy has thickened. Pour 60 ml (4tbsp) of gravy over the meat and reserve the rest for
serving. Roll remaining pastry to form a lid, moisten the edges and seal over the top of the
meat.

5. Place on glass turntable and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 10 mins. or until pastry

looks dry.

Ingredients

675g (1

1/2

lb) braising steak, cubed
50g (2oz) seasoned flour
1 large onion
1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
400g (14oz) canned, chopped tomatoes
175g (6oz) mushrooms
600 ml (1 pt) hot beef stock
45 ml (3 tbsp) tomato puree
30 ml (2 tbsp) paprika
5 ml (1tsp) sugar
60 ml (4tbsp) soured cream

Hungarian Goulash Serves 4

Dish: 3 litre (6pt) large casserole with lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray

1. Toss meat in the flour. Combine all ingredients except the soured cream in casserole dish.

2. Cover, place on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 160°C + WARM MICROWAVE for
1hr 30 mins. or until the meat is tender.

3. Remove from oven and immediately stir in the soured cream.

Ingredients

450g (1lb) lamb fillet, cut into slices
50g (2oz) plain flour
salt and pepper

2.5ml (½tsp) thyme
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
250g (9oz) carrots, sliced
450g (1lb) potatoes, thinly sliced
500ml (1 pint) stock

Lamb Hotpot Serves 4

Dish: 3 litre (6pt) casserole with lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray

1. Coat the pieces of lamb in seasoned thyme flour and place in casserole.

2. Layer the onions and carrots followed by the potatoes on top.

3. Pour in the stock.

4. Cover, place on metal tray and cook on COMBINATION: CONVECTION 160ºC + WARM
MICROWAVE for 1hr.

5. Cover, place on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 160ºC + WARM MICROWAVE for
1hour.

6. Uncover and cook on CONVECTION 160ºC + WARM MICROWAVE for 15-30mins. or until
cooked.

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VEGETABLES AND VEGETARIAN

Vegetables and Vegetarian

- Root vegetables. i.e. Swede, carrots should be cut into slices, strips or cubes.

- Do not mix fresh and frozen vegetables as the cooking times may be different.

- Never add salt to vegetables before microwaving.

- Always cook vegetables in a dish that is a suitable size. Use flat dishes not basins. Always cover with microwave cling film or a lid.

• 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.

JACKET POTATOES - Cooking by MICROWAVE only

Varieties of potatoes vary in their suitability for cooking by MICROWAVE. The cooking times given may need adjustment for other varieties. The

ideal size of potato to be cooked by MICROWAVE is 175g - 250g (6-9oz).

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 mins.

Ingredients

500g (1lb) potatoes, peeled and quartered
30 ml (2tbsp) oil

Roast Potatoes Serves 4

Dish: shallow ovenproof dish

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Place potatoes in dish with 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover, place on glass turntable and par-boil
on HIGH MICROWAVE for 6 mins. Drain.

2. Place potatoes and oil in dish on low wire rack. Cook on CONVECTION 250°C + GRILL 1 +
WARM MICROWAVE for 30 mins. turning and basting potatoes during cooking, or until crisp
and brown.

Ingredients

200g (7oz) can chopped tomatoes
10 ml (2tsp) tomato puree
700g (1lb 8oz) mixed vegetables e.g. sweet
potato, red pepper, leeks, aubergine,
1 clove garlic, crushed
15 ml (1tbsp) olive oil
25g (1oz) pine nuts
50g (2oz) gruyere cheese, grated
100g (4oz) Boursin® cheese
15 ml (1tbsp) single cream
350g (12oz) ready made puff pastry
1 beaten egg to glaze

Roast Vegetable Parcels Serves 4

Dish: large bowl, shallow ovenproof dish, round baking sheet

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Place the chopped tomatoes and puree in a bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on
HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins then MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 7-8 mins or until mixture is
reduced in volume and thickened.

2. Cut vegetables into even sized chunks and toss with the garlic and oil in shallow dish. Place
on the low rack and cook on TURBO-BAKE 220°C + SIMMER for 30mins. Turn halfway.

3. Mix the tomato sauce with the cooked vegetables and pine nuts.

4. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 220°C.

5. Mix together the gruyere cheese, Boursin® and single cream.

6. Roll out pastry until it measures approx 30cm (12") square. Divide into 4 equal squares.

7. Place

1/4 of the vegetable mixture in the centre of the square and top with 1/4 of the cheese

mixture.

8. Bring the corners of the pastry to the centre, pressing the edges together. Seal with water
and glaze with beaten egg. Place parcels on baking sheet on low rack and cook on
CONVECTION 220°C for 20-25 mins. or until golden and cooked through.

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VEGETABLES AND VEGETARIAN

Vegetables and Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus (approx. 250g/ 9oz)
450ml (

3/4

pt) hot vegetable stock
2 leeks, trimmed and finely sliced
40g (1

1/2

oz) butter
200g (7oz) risotto rice
100g (4oz) frozen peas
Finely shredded zest and juice

1/2

lemon
Salt & pepper to taste
40g (1

1/2

oz) fresh parmesan cheese

10g (

1/4

oz) fresh basil

Lemon And Asparagus Risotto Serves 4

Dish: small bowl, large bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. Cut off asparagus tips with 2.5cm (1”) stem attached. Add 30ml (2 tbsps) stock. Cover, place
on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins.

2. Chop remaining asparagus stems into 1cm pieces and leave to one side.

3. Place leeks and 25g (1oz) butter in a large bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 2 mins.

4. Add the rice to the leeks and stir in the hot vegetable stock. Cover and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 10 mins.

5. Add chopped asparagus stems and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for a further 2 mins.

6. Stir in the peas, lemon zest and juice and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins.

7. Stir in the cooked asparagus tips, basil, remaining butter and 25g (1oz) Parmesan cheese.
Heat on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 3 mins.

8. Serve in warmed bowls sprinkled with a few whole basil leaves and the rest of the Parmesan
cheese.

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
10ml (2 tsp) vegetable oil
2 medium courgettes, sliced thickly
1 red pepper, seeded & chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled & thinly sliced
1 small cauliflower, cut into florets
100g (4oz) dried apricots, halved
2 cloves garlic, crushed
425g (15oz) can chick peas, drained
3ml (

1/2

tsp) each: ground turmeric, ground
coriander, ground cumin
5ml (1tsp) paprika

2.5cm (1") fresh root ginger, peeled and
finely chopped
salt and pepper
450 ml (

3/4

pt) hot vegetable stock

chopped parsley to garnish

Vegetable and Chickpea Casserole Serves 4

Dish: 3 litre (6pt) large casserole with lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. Place the onion and oil in the casserole. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 2 mins. 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 MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 20 mins., or until vegetables are soft. Stir two
or three times during cooking. Serve with couscous or rice and garnish with parsley.

TIP:

To prepare couscous: Place 300 ml (

1/2 pt) vegetable stock in a bowl and 1.5ml (1/4 tsp)

turmeric. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4 mins. or until boiling. Add 175g (6oz) couscous
and allow to stand for 5 mins. Fluff up with a fork before serving.

Ingredients

100g (4oz) mushrooms, sliced
100g (4oz) onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove
175g (6oz) fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs
100g (4oz) ground cashew nuts
1 egg

Veggie Burgers Serves 4

Dish: large bowl
Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray on high wire rack

1. Place mushrooms and onion in a bowl on the glass turntable and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 5 mins.

2. Add 150g (5oz) breadcrumbs and the nuts to the mushroom and add enough egg to bind the
mixture

3. Divide into four. Roll into balls, dip in the remaining breadcrumbs and make into burger
shapes. Place on metal tray and cook on GRILL 2 + WARM MICROWAVE for 15 mins. or
until browned. Turn half way.

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Vegetables and Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 clove of garlic, halved
675g (1½ lb) potatoes, halved
salt and pepper
pinch nutmeg
150 ml (¼pt) double cream
25g (1oz) butter

Gratin Dauphinois Serves 4-6

Dish: 20 cm (8") shallow dish

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Rub halves of garlic around inside of dish and discard.

2. Place potatoes in dish with 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover, place on glass turntable and par-boil
on HIGH MICROWAVE for 6 mins. Drain. Slice thinly.

3. Layer the potato slices in the dish, seasoning with salt and pepper and nutmeg between
each layer.

4. Pour the cream evenly over the top of the potatoes and dot with butter.

5. Place dish on low rack and cook on CONVECTION 190°C + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 25-
30 mins. or until potatoes are cooked.

Ingredients

350g (12oz) potatoes, cubed
45 ml (3 tbsp) natural yoghurt
10 ml (2 tsp) mango chutney
3 ml (

1/2

tsp) cumin, coriander and
garam masala
3 ml (

1/2

tsp) turmeric
10 ml (2 tsp) fresh coriander
pinch chilli powder
15g (

1/2

oz) sultanas

salt and pepper

Spicy Potatoes Serves 4

Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. Place potatoes in dish with 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook on
HIGH MICROWAVE for 8 mins. Drain.

2. Mix the remaining ingredients together. Add the potatoes, mix well and cook on MEDIUM
MICROWAVE for 2-3 mins.

Ingredients

2 medium aubergines, diced
salt
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
15 ml (1tbsp) oil
pinch cayenne pepper
10 ml (2tsp) ground coriander
5 ml (1tsp) ground cumin
5 ml (1tsp) turmeric

2.5 cm (1") root ginger, peeled and sliced
1 small cauliflower, divided into florets
2 medium potatoes, diced
100g (4oz) green beans, sliced
1 fresh chilli, deseeded and sliced
150 ml (

1/4

pt) vegetable stock
397g (14oz) can chopped tomatoes
100g (4oz) cashew nuts

Vegetable Curry Serves 4

Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. Sprinkle the aubergine liberally with salt in a colander. Stand for 30 mins. to remove bitter
juices. Rinse well under cold water and drain.

2. Combine garlic, oil and spices in casserole. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 1 min.

3. Add aubergine and all other ingredients to casserole dish, except cashews. Cover and cook
on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins. then SIMMER MICROWAVE for 30-40 mins. or until
vegetables are soft. Stir occasionally.

4. Sprinkle with cashews and serve with boiled rice.

N.B.

This recipe is best cooked in advance, chilled and then reheated to allow the flavours to

develop.

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Vegetables and Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 cauliflower, trimmed
25g (1oz) butter
25g (1oz) flour
3 ml (

1/2

tsp) French mustard

300 ml (

1/2

pt) milk

seasoning to taste

Topping:

75g (3oz) grated cheese
25g (1oz) breadcrumbs

Cauliflower Cheese Serves 4

Dish: bowl, jug, shallow round dish

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Place cauliflower upside down in a bowl. Add 45ml (3 tbsps) water, cover and place on glass
turntable. Cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 10 mins. Drain.

2. Melt butter in a jug on HIGH MICROWAVE for 15-30 secs. Stir in flour and mustard. Cook for
a further 15 secs. Add milk gradually. Stir well and season. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for
2-3 mins. or until sauce is thick and bubbling. Stir halfway.

3. Stir in 60g (2

1/2 oz) grated cheese. Pour the sauce over the cauliflower. Top with remaining

cheese and breadcrumbs.

4. Place dish on low rack and cook on TURBO-BAKE 220°C + WARM MICROWAVE for 10-15
mins. or until golden brown.

Ingredients

3 red and 3 yellow peppers
15ml (1tbsp) oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bunch spring onions sliced thinly
100g (4oz) long grain rice
300ml (

1/2

pt) hot vegetable stock
50g (2oz) pine nuts
100g (4oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
100g (4oz) mozzarella, diced
100g (4oz) gorgonzola or any blue cheese,
diced
handful each of parsley and basil, chopped

Stuffed Peppers Serves 4

Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) ovenproof dish

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Slice the tops off the peppers and put to one side. Remove the seeds and rinse out.

2. Place oil, garlic and onions into a large ovenproof dish and stir. Place on glass turntable and
cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins.

3. Add rice and hot stock. Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins.

4. Allow to cool slightly and then stir in pine nuts, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, Gorgonzola,
parsley and basil. Season well.

5. Fill peppers with cheesy mixture and place in ovenproof dish.

6. Place on low rack and cook on TURBO-BAKE 200ºC + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 10 mins.

7. Place tops back on peppers and cook on CONVECTION 200ºC + GRILL 1 + SIMMER
MICROWAVE for a further 5 mins.

Ingredients

1 aubergine, sliced
5 ml (1tsp) salt
1 courgette, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1green pepper, cut into chunks
1 red pepper, cut into chunks
1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
396g (14oz) can of tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste

Ratatouille Serves 4

Dish: 20 cm (8") casserole dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. In a colander sprinkle aubergine slices with salt and leave for 30 mins. to remove bitter
juices. Rinse with cold water.

2. Combine all ingredients in a casserole dish. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook on
HIGH MICROWAVE for 12-14 mins. or until vegetables are soft. Stir halfway through cooking
time.

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Vegetables and Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 clove of garlic, crushed
25g (1oz) butter
225g (8oz) each of diced carrots,
diced leeks, diced courgettes
1 green pepper, chopped
150 ml (

1/4

pt) hot vegetable stock
salt and pepper to taste
300 ml (

1/2

pt) napoletana sauce
175g (6oz) pre-cooked lasagne
225g (8oz) Mozzarella cheese

Vegetable Lasagne Serves 4-6

Dish: casserole dish, large rectangular dish approx. 27 x 23 cm (11" x 9")

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Place onion, garlic and butter in a casserole dish. Place on glass turntable and cook on
HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins.

2. Add vegetables and stock. Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 8-10 mins. or until
vegetables are soft. Season to taste.

3. Cover base of dish with a thin layer of tomato sauce, then a layer of lasagne on top followed
by a layer of vegetable mixture. Thinly slice 175g (6oz) of the cheese and layer on top of
vegetables. Continue layering until ingredients are all used ending with a tomato sauce layer.

4. Grate remaining cheese and arrange over top. Place on low wire rack and cook on
CONVECTION 190°C + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 30-35 mins. or until the pasta is cooked.

Ingredients

1 red onion, cut into strips
2 red peppers, deseeded and cubed
1 aubergine, cubed
2 courgettes, cubed
350g (12oz) sweet potato, peeled and cubed
4 garlic cloves, whole
45 ml (3tbsp) olive oil
400g (14oz) canned, chopped tomatoes
25g (1oz) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
225g (8oz) cottage cheese
3 large eggs
175g (6oz) cheddar cheese, grated
45 ml (3tbsp) natural yoghurt
salt and pepper

Roasted Vegetable Moussaka Serves 4-6

Dish: 2 litre (4 pt) ovenproof dish

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Toss the prepared vegetables with the garlic and oil. Place in dish on low rack and cook on
TURBO-BAKE 220°C + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 30mins. Turn halfway.

2. Stir in the tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes.

3. Beat together the cottage cheese, eggs, cheddar cheese and yoghurt, then season.

4. Pour over the vegetables. Place on low rack and cook on CONVECTION 250°C + GRILL 1 +
WARM MICROWAVE for 15 mins. or until golden brown.

Ingredients

15 ml (1tbsp) oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1green pepper, chopped
1 chilli, chopped
2 carrots, diced
5 ml (1tsp) chilli powder
3 ml (

1/2

tsp) cumin
175g (6oz) bulgar wheat
396g (14oz) can chopped tomatoes
30 ml (2tbsp) tomato puree
450 ml (

3/4

pt) water

396g (14oz) can red kidney beans, drained

Vegetarian Chilli Serves 4

Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole dish with lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. Place oil, onion, pepper, chilli and carrots in a large casserole dish. Cover, place on glass
turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4-5 mins. or until softened.

2. Add chilli and cumin. Stir in bulgar wheat, chopped tomatoes, tomato puree and water.
Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins. Stir in red kidney beans, cover and
cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2-3 mins.

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Vegetables and Vegetarian

Ingredients

15ml (1tbsp) oil
15g (

1/2

oz) butter
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 shallots, chopped
150g (5oz) mushrooms, sliced
15ml (1tbsp) Dijon mustard
300g (10oz) Quorn®
150 ml (

1/4

pt) hot chicken or vegetable stock

150 ml (

1/4

pt) dry white wine
225g (8oz) baby new potatoes, halved
225g (8oz) baby carrots
100g (4oz) asparagus tips
100g (4oz) shelled, fresh or frozen broad
beans
45ml (3tbsp) double cream
30ml (2tbsp) mixed fresh parsley and
tarragon, chopped
crusty bread, to serve

Quorn® Casserole Serves 4

Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole dish with lid

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray

1. Place oil, butter, garlic, shallots and mushrooms into casserole. Place on glass turntable and
cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins.

2. Stir in Dijon mustard and add Quorn®. Then stir in stock and wine.

3. Add potatoes and carrots. Cover, place on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 160°C +
WARM MICROWAVE for 45 mins stirring halfway.

4. Stir in asparagus, broad beans and cream and cook on CONVECTION 160ºC + WARM
MICROWAVE for a further 10-15mins.

5. Stir in herbs and serve with crusty bread.

Ingredients

15 ml (2tbsp) olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped
3 carrots, diced
400g (14oz) can chopped tomatoes
450 ml (

3/4

pint) vegetable stock
30 ml (2tbsp) tomato puree
100g (4oz) red lentils
salt and pepper
30-45 ml (2-3tbsp) green pesto

For the Topping:

1 kg (2lb 2oz) potatoes, peeled
1 bunch spring onions, chopped
105ml (7tbsp) milk
freshly grated nutmeg
25g (1oz) butter
100g (4oz) cheddar or gruyere, grated

Lentil Bake Serves 4

Dish: large bowl, 25cm (10”) shallow ovenproof dish

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Place the oil in a large bowl with the onions. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 3 mins.

2. Add celery, carrots, tomatoes, stock, tomato puree and lentils. Cover and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 10 mins. Stir, re-cover and then cook on SIMMER MICROWAVE for 10

mins.

3. Season well. Stir in the pesto if desired and place in an ovenproof dish.

4. Place potatoes in dish with 45ml (3 tbsps) water. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook
on AUTO POTATOES BOILED PROGRAM or on HIGH MICROWAVE for 15 mins. until soft.
Drain.

5. Place spring onions, milk and nutmeg into a bowl and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2
mins.

6. Mash the potatoes and add spring onions, flavoured milk, butter and 2/3 of the cheese and
season well.

7. Spoon the mash over the filling and smooth over with a fork. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

8. Place dish on low rack and cook on CONVECTION 220°C + GRILL 1 and SIMMER
MICROWAVE for 10-15 mins. or until golden brown and piping hot.

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PASTA, RICE AND BEANS

Pasta, Rice and Beans

Ingredients

25g (1oz) dried porcini,
1 litre (1

1/2

pints) hot chicken or
vegetable stock
50g (2oz) butter
2 shallots, finely chopped
300g (11oz) risotto rice
125ml (4 fl.oz.) dry white wine
salt & pepper to taste
200g white or chestnut mushrooms, sliced
25g (1oz) freshly grated parmesan cheese
plus extra for garnish

Wild Mushroom Risotto Serves 4

Dish: small bowl, large bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. Soak mushrooms in 300ml (

1/2 pint) stock for 20 mins.

2. Strain the porcini mushrooms and coarsely chop. Add the soaking liquid to the remaining
stock.

3. Place the butter and shallots in a large bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 2 mins. or until softened.

4. Stir the rice into the mixture. Add the stock, wine and seasoning. Cover and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 6 mins. Add the mushrooms and porcini and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE
for 10 mins. stirring halfway.

5. Mix in the parmesan cheese. Cover and leave to stand for about 2-3 mins. before serving on
warm plates sprinkled with extra parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
25g (1oz) butter
225g (8oz) brown cap mushrooms, quartered
225g (8oz) Arborio (risotto) rice
juice and rind of 1 lemon
2ml (

1/4 t

sp) saffron strands, crushed

300ml (

1/2

pt) hot vegetable stock

300ml (

1/2

pt) white wine
100g (4oz) frozen peas
300g (11oz) cooked, peeled prawns
30ml (2tbsp) finely chopped chives

Prawn Risotto Serves 4

Dish: shallow dish, large bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. Put the onion, garlic, butter and mushroom in a large bowl. Place on glass turntable and
cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins.

2. Add rice, juice and rind of the lemon, saffron, stock and wine to the mushroom mixture.
Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 7 mins.

3. Stir the risotto. Add peas, re-cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 6 mins.

4. Add the prawns and chives and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 5 mins.

5. Leave to stand for 2-3 mins and serve.

Ingredients

1 quantity of Savoury Mince (see page 65)
double quantity of White Pouring Sauce (see
page 78)
100g (4oz) grated cheese
5ml (1tsp) mustard
salt and pepper
12 sheets pre-cooked lasagne
(or sufficient for 3 layers)
50g (2oz) Parmesan cheese

Lasagne Serves 4

Dish: large rectangular dish approx. 27 x 23 cm (11" x 9")

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Add cheese, mustard and seasoning to the hot white sauce.

2. Cover the base of the dish with a layer of cheese sauce, then a 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.

3. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top. Place on low rack and cook on CONVECTION
190°C + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 20-25 mins.

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Ingredients

350g (12oz) dried pasta like penne
15 ml (1tbsp) oil
3ml (

1/2

tsp) salt
2 red peppers, seeded and cut into chunks
2 red onions cut into wedges
2 mild red chillies, seeded and diced
3garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
5 ml (1tsp) golden caster sugar
30 ml (2tbsp) olive oil
salt & pepper
1 kg (2lb 2oz) small ripe tomatoes, quartered
handful fresh basil leaves
25g (1oz) grated parmesan

Ingredients

6 fresh lasagne sheets
45 ml (3 tbsp) olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, sliced
25 g (1oz) pack fresh thyme, finely chopped
225 g (8oz) chestnut mushrooms, roughly
chopped
100 g (4oz) button mushrooms
250g (9oz) goat's cheese
350g (12oz) tub cheese sauce

Mixed Mushroom Cannelloni Serves 4

Dish: shallow oven proof dish
Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Put the lasagne sheets in a bowl with 1 litre of boiling water. Cover, place on glass turntable and
cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins. Drain and keep covered in cold water until ready to use.

2. Place the oil, onion and garlic in a bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE
for 4 mins.

3. Add the mushrooms and thyme to the onions and cook, uncovered on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5
mins. Season and cool slightly.

4. Preheat the oven on CONVECTION 180°C.

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

6. Drain the lasagne sheets and spoon 2-3 tbsp of the mushroom mixture along the edge of each
lasagne sheet, leaving a 1cm (1/2") border. Roll up the pasta sheets and cut each one in half.

7. Put the pasta in a shallow oven proof dish and spoon over the cheese sauce. Slice the remaining
goat's cheese into thick rounds and arrange across the middle of the pasta rolls. Place on low wire
rack and cook on CONVECTION 180°C for 30-35 mins.

Ingredients

100g (4oz) green lentils
450g (1lb) basmati rice
15 ml (1tbsp) oil
1 large onion, sliced
5 ml (1tsp) root ginger, grated
1garlic clove, crushed
3 ml (

1/2

tsp) turmeric
5 ml (1tsp) chilli powder
10 ml (2tsp) curry powder
150 ml (

1/4

pt) natural yoghurt
100g (4oz) mushrooms, sliced
2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
300 ml (

1/2

pt) hot water
50g (2oz) cashew nuts

Lentil Biryani Serves 4-6

Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole dish with lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. Soak the lentils in cold water for 1 hour then drain them.

2. Place rice in bowl with 550 ml (1pt) boiling water. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook on
HIGH MICROWAVE for 8-10 mins and stir halfway.

3. Place the oil and onion in casserole. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for
3 mins. or until softened.

4. Add the ginger, garlic, turmeric, chilli and curry powder and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2
mins.

5. Add the yoghurt, mushrooms, tomatoes, water and lentils. Cover and cook on MEDIUM
MICROWAVE for 25-30 mins. or until the lentils are tender and the liquid has evaporated.

6. Add the lentil mixture and cashew nuts to the cooked rice and mix thoroughly. Heat on MEDIUM
MICROWAVE for 3-4 mins. Garnish and serve.

PASTA, RICE AND BEANS

Pasta, Rice and Beans

Spicy Tomato Pasta Serves 4

Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) bowl + large ovenproof dish
Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Put pasta in a bowl. Add salt, oil and 1 litre of boiling water. Cover, place on glass turntable and
cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 15 mins. Drain.

2. Pre-heat oven on CONVECTION 230ºC + GRILL 1.

3. Place peppers red onions, chillies and garlic in a large ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with sugar, drizzle
over the oil and season well with salt and pepper

4. Place dish on low rack and cook on CONVECTION 230ºC + GRILL 1 for 15 mins.

5. Add tomatoes, stir and cook on CONVECTION 230ºC + GRILL 1 for 10 mins. or until golden and
starting to soften.

6. Remove the vegetables from the oven. Stir in the pasta and cook on TURBO-BAKE 230ºC +
WARM MICROWAVE for 5 mins.

7. Tear the basil leaves on top and sprinkle with parmesan to serve.

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CHEESE AND EGG DISHES

Cheese and Egg Dishes

Ingredients

200g (7oz) quick cooking macaroni
40g (1

1/2

oz) butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
100g (4oz) bacon, chopped
40g (1

1/2

oz) flour
575ml (1pt) milk
5 ml (1tsp) French mustard
150g (5oz) cheddar cheese, grated
salt and pepper
25g ml (1oz) fresh brown breadcrumbs

Macaroni Cheese Serves 4

Dish: large dish, jug Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Cook macaroni in 550 ml (1 pt) boiling water. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook on
HIGH MICROWAVE for 5-6 mins. or until soft. Drain.

2. Place butter, onion and bacon in a jug. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins. or until
onion is soft. Stir halfway through cooking.

3. Stir in flour and cook for 30 secs. on HIGH MICROWAVE.

4. Gradually add milk, stir well and season. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5-6 mins. or until
sauce is thick and bubbling. Stir twice during cooking.

5. Add mustard and 100g (4oz) grated cheese. Add macaroni and season.

6. Place the macaroni mixture in a large dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and remaining
cheese. Place on low rack and cook on CONVECTION 230°C + GRILL 3 + LOW
MICROWAVE for 10-12 mins. or until cheese starts to melt.

Ingredients

1 medium onion, finely diced
10 ml (2 tsp) olive oil
175g (6oz) self-raising flour
3 ml (

1/2

tsp) salt

3 ml (

1/2

tsp) mustard powder

3 ml (

1/2

tsp) cayenne pepper

Seasoning:

25g (1oz) butter
40g (1

1/2

oz) strong cheddar cheese, grated

40g (1

1/2

oz) Parmesan cheese
25g (1oz) black olives, stoned and chopped
1 egg, beaten
45 ml (3tbsp) milk
1 beaten egg for glazing

Cheese, Onion & Olive Scones

Dish: 2 round baking sheets, greased

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Place onion and oil in a bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for
2 mins. or until softened.

2. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 200ºC.

3. Sift together the flour, salt, mustard and cayenne with seasoning. Rub in the butter.

4. Mix in onion, cheeses and olives. Beat egg and milk together. Add enough of the egg and
milk to form soft dough.

5. On a floured surface roll out dough to approx. 2 cm thick. Cut out rounds using a 5 cm pastry
cutter and brush with beaten egg.

6. Place half the dough rounds on baking sheet. Place on the low wire rack and cook on
CONVECTION 200°C for 15-20 mins. or until cooked and golden brown. Then repeat with
the remaining tray of scones.

Ingredients

4 slices bread, buttered
5 ml (1tsp) Dijon mustard
2 slices smoked ham
100g (4oz) sliced cheese

Croque Monsieur Serves 4

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray on high wire rack

1. Place the bread, buttered side up on the metal tray and cook on GRILL 1 for 3-4 mins. 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 uppermost.

3. Place back on the tray and cook on GRILL 2 + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 1-2 mins. or until
the cheese has melted.

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CHEESE AND EGG DISHES

Cheese and Egg Dishes

Ingredients

25g (1oz) butter
25g (1oz) flour
150ml (

1/4

pt) milk
3 eggs, separated
salt and pepper
75g (3oz) cheese, grated

Baked Soufflé Serves 4

Dish: jug, 15 cm (6") soufflé dish

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Place butter in a jug on glass turntable and melt on HIGH MICROWAVE for 30 secs. Stir in
flour. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 30 secs. Stir in milk gradually, whisk until smooth.
Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. or until thickened. Beat well. Cool.

2. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 180ºC.

3. Add egg yolks one at a time to the white sauce. Season and mix in cheese.

4. Whisk the egg whites until stiff and fold into cheese mixture.

5. Place dish on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 180°C for 20-25 mins. until risen
and brown.

Variations: Add to egg mixture before folding in egg whites:

1. 75 g (3 oz) cooked ham

2. 50 g (2 oz) mushrooms

Ingredients

250g (9oz) shortcrust pastry
15 ml (1tbsp) oil
1 medium onion, chopped
6 streaky bacon rashers or 100g (4oz) ham
cut into strips
2 eggs
150 ml (

1/4

pt) single cream
salt and pepper to taste
50g (2oz) cheddar cheese, grated

Quiche Lorraine Serves 4

Dish: 23 cm (9") metal tin Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray

1. Pre-heat oven on CONVECTION 210°C.

2. Line the flan dish with the pastry, prick the base with a fork and chill for 15 mins. in the fridge

3. Place on metal tray, line with baking paper and bake blind on CONVECTION 210°C for 10
mins. with baking beans. Remove baking beans and lining and bake for a further 5 mins until
golden.

4. Place the oil, onion and bacon in a small dish. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 4 mins. or until onion is soft. Drain and place in bottom of flan case.

5. Beat the eggs, cream, salt and pepper and pour over the bacon. Sprinkle with cheese. Place
flan on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 190°C + WARM MICROWAVE for 20-25
mins. or until just set and browned.

Ingredients

1kg (2lb2oz) baking potatoes, peeled and
halved
1 onion, finely chopped
225g (8oz) smoked back bacon, cut into
strips
225g (9oz) brie
142ml (

1/4

pt) single cream

Tasty Potato Bake Serves 4-6

Dish: large shallow bowl, oval heatproof dish, buttered

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Place potatoes in a dish with 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover, place on glass turntable and par-boil
on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins. Slice thickly.

2. Place onion and bacon in bowl and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins. Stir halfway.

3. Chop cheese into chunks.

4. Layer half the potatoes in the buttered ovenproof dish. Scatter over half of the onion, bacon
& cheese. Lightly season with salt & pepper.

5. Repeat layers, then pour cream evenly over the top and cook on TURBO-BAKE 240ºC +
SIMMER microwave for 20 mins. or until golden brown.

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SAUCES

Sauces

CONTAINER SIZE- To avoid boil over always use a container at least twice the capacity of the sauce.

COVERING- DO NOT cover sauces when cooking.

STIRRING - IMPORTANT- Sauces/gravy should be thoroughly stirred before, during and after cooking, to avoid

any eruptions and to result in a smooth sauce.

REHEATING- Sauces can be made in advance and reheated by MICROWAVE. Reheat on HIGH

MICROWAVE and stir halfway.

MICROWAVE LEVELS- Most sauces require HIGH MICROWAVE for cooking. Sauces containing eggs should be cooked on SIMMER MICROWAVE.

WOODEN SPOONS- Do not leave wooden spoons in the sauce when cooking. The wood may dry out and

burn. NEVER LEAVE metal spoons in the sauce.

Ingredients

2 eggs
50g (2oz) caster sugar
275ml (

1/2

pt) milk

5ml (1tsp) vanilla essence

Custard Sauce

Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. Beat eggs with sugar and 45ml (3tbsp) milk.

2. Place remaining milk with vanilla essence. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 1 min.

3. Add milk to eggs and stir well.

4. Cook on SIMMER MICROWAVE for 1 min. Stir well.

5. Continue to cook on SIMMER MICROWAVE for 30 secs at a time, keep stirring well, until the
sauce coats the back of a spoon.

Ingredients

25g (1oz) butter
25g (1oz) flour
600 ml (1pt) milk

White Pouring Sauce

Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. Place butter in jug on glass turntable and melt on HIGH MICROWAVE for 30-40 secs.

2. Stir in the flour to make a roux.

3. Add the milk gradually stirring continuously until well combined.

4. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. Stir and cook for a further 3 mins. Sauce should be
smooth and glossy and coat the back of a spoon.

Variations of White Sauce

Parsley- Stir 60ml (4tbsp) chopped parsley and 15ml (1tbsp) lemon juice into sauce halfway

through cooking time.

Onion- Cook an onion in the butter for 30 secs. on HIGH MICROWAVE before adding flour.
Cheese- Stir in 75g (3oz) grated cheese at the end of cooking time.

Ingredients

3 egg yolks
30 ml (2tbsp) white wine vinegar
150g (5oz) chilled, unsalted butter, cut into
cubes
pepper

Hollandaise Sauce

Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. Place egg yolks and vinegar in a jug. Beat well.

2. Drop cubes of butter on top. Place jug on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE
for 30 secs.

3. Whisk. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 secs. Whisk again and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 10 secs. Repeat 10 sec. stages until sauce is thick and creamy.

4. Season and serve immediately with salmon steaks or asparagus spears.

N.B. This sauce must not boil or the eggs will curdle.

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Pastry

Ingredients

100g (4oz) butter
225g (8oz) plain flour
50g (2oz) finely grated Parmesan
25g (1oz) butter
1kg (2lb 2oz) red onions, peeled & thinly
sliced
15ml (1tbp) fresh thyme
60ml (4tbsp) balsamic vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper
200g (7oz) soft goat's cheese, crumbled

Goat's Cheese And Onion Tart Serves 4

Dish: large bowl, 23 cm (9") flan tin

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 210ºC

2. Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the
parmesan, add 2-3 tbsps cold water and mix to a firm dough.

3. Line the flan dish with the pastry, prick the base with a fork and chill for 15 mins. in the fridge.

4. Place on low wire rack and bake blind on CONVECTION 210°C for 10 mins. with baking
beans. Remove baking beans and lining and bake for a further 5 mins until golden.

5. Place the butter, onions and thyme into a large bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on
HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins.

6. Add balsamic, stir and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 15 mins. Stir halfway and
season.

7. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 180°C.

8. Place the onions in the flan tin and sprinkle with cheese. Place on low wire rack and cook on
CONVECTION 180°C for 15-20 mins.

Ingredients

25g (1oz) butter
200g (7oz) leeks, sliced
50g (2oz) plain flour
450 ml (

3/4

pt) milk
150g (5oz) stilton
400g (14oz) cooked chicken, cubed
250g (9oz) shortcrust pastry, chilled

Chicken & Stilton Pie Serves 4

Dish: bowl, 22.5 cm (9") gratin dish

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Place the butter and leeks in bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 8 minutes or until soft.

2. Add the flour, stir well then gradually add the milk and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4
mins. or until the sauce has thickened.

3. Preheat the oven on CONVECTION 210°C.

4. Finely chop the cheese and add to the sauce, mix in the chicken.

5. Grate the pastry on top of the chicken mixture. Place on low rack and cook on
CONVECTION 210°C + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 25-30 mins. or until cooked and
browned.

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PASTRY

Pastry

Ingredients

50g (2oz) caster sugar

2.5 ml (½tsp) cinnamon
2 cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced
15 ml (1tbsp) lemon juice
350g (12oz) shortcrust pastry

Ingredients

Suet Pastry
225g (8oz) self-raising flour
3 ml (½tsp) salt
100g (4oz) shredded suet
105 ml (7tbsp) cold water

Filling:

75 ml (5 tbsp) seedless raspberry jam
milk to glaze

Baked Jam Roly Poly Pudding Serves 4

Dish: 1 kg (2 lb) glass loaf dish

Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Mix together flour, salt and suet

2. Add enough water so that when the mixture is kneaded lightly for a few seconds a firm,
smooth dough is formed.

3. Roll out pastry to approx. 23 x 32 cm (9" x 13").

4. Spread the jam over the pastry leaving 1cm (½") border all round. Brush the edges with milk
and roll the pastry up evenly, starting at one short side and sealing the edges well.

5. Brush top with milk and place in loaf dish. Place on low rack and cook on CONVECTION
200°C + LOW MICROWAVE for 15-20 mins. or until golden.

Apple Pie Serves 4-6

Dish: 20 cm (8") pie plate

Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray

1. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 220°C.

2. Mix together sugar and cinnamon.

3. Toss apples in lemon juice. Sprinkle sugar mixture over.

4. Divide pastry in half. Roll out half and line base of plate.

5. Place apple filling on top of pastry. Roll out remainder of pastry and cut to a circle for lid.

6. Seal edges, crimp and brush top with egg. Place pie on metal tray and cook on
CONVECTION 220°C + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 20-25 mins. or until cooked.

Ingredients

350g (12oz) lean minced steak
1 medium onion, chopped
450ml (

3/4

pt) hot beef stock
15ml (1 tbsp) tomato puree
5ml (1tsp) yeast extract (Marmite®)
salt and pepper
10ml (2 tsp) gravy thickening
350g (12oz) shortcrust pastry
beaten egg to glaze

Minced Beef and Onion Pie Serves 4

Dish: large casserole and lid, 20 cm (8") pie plate

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray

1. Combine all filling ingredients except thickening in casserole dish. Cover, place on glass
turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins. then MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 15
mins. Mix gravy thickening with water and stir into meat. Leave to cool.

2. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 210°C.

3. Roll out half the pastry to fit pie plate. Remove mince with a slotted spoon, reserving gravy
for serving and place on pastry base. Roll out remaining pastry for a lid and place on top of
mince, sealing the edges with water. Cut 2 slits in top of pastry and glaze top with egg. Place
on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 220°C + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 20-25 mins.
or until cooked.

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Pastry

Ingredients

Pastry:

250g (8oz) plain flour
25g (1oz) icing sugar
125g (4oz) butter
1 egg yolk
30ml (2tbsp) water

Filling:

90g (3oz) cornflour
600 ml (1pt) water
4 lemons, juice and grated rind of
175g (6oz) sugar
4 egg yolks

Meringue:

225g (8oz) caster sugar
5 egg whites

Lemon Meringue Pie Serves 6

Dish: 25 cm (10") flan dish

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Pre-heat oven on CONVECTION 210°C.

2. Rub butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs and stir in sugar.

3. Add egg and enough water so that when the mixture is kneaded lightly for a few seconds a
firm, smooth dough is formed.

4. Line the flan dish with the pastry, prick the base with a fork and chill for 15 mins. in the fridge.

5. Place flan on low wire rack and bake blind on CONVECTION 210°C for 10 mins. with baking
beans. Remove baking beans and lining and bake for a further 5 mins until golden. Leave to
cool.

6. Place cornflour, water and lemon juice and rind in a jug. Place on glass turntable and cook
on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. Stir and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. or until
smooth, glossy and thickened. Add sugar. Cool slightly. Add egg yolks. Mix well. Pour into
pastry case.

7. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 150°C.

8. Whisk egg whites stiffly. Add sugar gradually - whisking after each addition.

9. Pile meringue onto lemon filling. Place flan on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION
150°C for 40-45 mins. or until lightly browned.

Ingredients

600g (1lb 5oz) dessert apples- Granny
Smith's, cored, peeled and roughly chopped
juice of

1/2

lemon
50g (2oz) golden caster sugar
50g (2oz) walnuts, roughly chopped
50g (2oz) sultanas
5 ml (1tsp) ground cinnamon
50g (2oz) ground almonds
225g (8oz) filo pastry
50g (2oz) butter, melted
icing sugar to serve

Apple Strudel Serves 4

Dish: round baking sheet, greased

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Preheat the oven on CONVECTION 180°C.

2. Put the apples and juice into a bowl and toss together.

3. Add the sugar, walnuts, sultanas, cinnamon and almonds and mix together.

4. Take three sheets of filo pastry and brush with melted butter. Place each one with the
shortest edge towards you. Overlap the 2nd sheet onto the 1st sheet by 5-6 cms along the
long edge and repeat with the 3rd sheet overlapping the second.

5. Place three more sheets of filo on top, in the same way as in step 4.

6. Spread the apple filling along the front edge of the filo pastry just 2.5cms from the edge and

2.5cms from each side.

7. Fold the sides in over the filling and brush with butter. Roll up from the long front edge
buttering the final long edge to seal the strudel.

8. Place on baking sheet, seam-side down and brush with melted butter.

9. Place on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 180°C for 35-40 mins.

10. Dust with icing sugar to serve.

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PUDDINGS AND DESSERTS

Puddings and Desserts

Ingredients

100g (4oz) pudding rice
1 litre (

3/4

pts) milk
50g (2oz) caster sugar
2ml (

1/4

tsp) grated nutmeg

Creamy Rice Pudding Serves 4

Dish: large oval casserole, greased

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Mix all the ingredients together and pour into casserole.

2. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 8-10 mins.or until the milk is
boiling. Stir.

3. Place on low rack and cook on CONVECTION 180ºC + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 30-35
mins. or until starting to thicken. After 15 mins stir pudding to break up any lumps.

4. Leave to stand for 5 mins. to thicken further before serving.

Ingredients

15 ml (1tbsp) brown sugar
small can of pineapple slices, drained
4 glace cherries, halved
100g (4oz) margarine
100g (4oz) caster sugar
2 eggs
100g (4oz) self-raising flour
30 ml (2tbsp) milk

Pineapple Upside Down Pudding Serves 4

Dish: 20 cm (8") round dish, lightly greased

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Sprinkle sugar on base of dish, arrange pineapple slices and cherry halves on top of sugar in
the base.

2. Cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs gradually.
Fold in the flour and mix to a soft consistency with the milk.

3. Spoon the mixture over the pineapple. Place dish on low rack and cook on CONVECTION
170°C + WARM MICROWAVE for 25-30 mins. or until cooked and golden brown. Leave to
cool slightly before turning upside down on a serving plate.

Ingredients

6 slices of bread, buttered and cut into
triangles
75g (3oz) mixed dried fruit
450ml (

3/4

pt) milk
3 eggs
25g (1oz) caster sugar
3 ml (1/2 tsp) nutmeg

Bread and Butter Pudding Serves 4

Dish: bowl, jug, 20 x 25 cm (8" x 10") oblong, greased dish

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Arrange the bread and fruit in the prepared dish.

2. Put milk in a jug. Place on glass turntable and cook on glass turntable for 3 mins. on
MEDIUM MICROWAVE but do not allow to boil.

3. Beat together the eggs and sugar, add the milk, stirring well.

4. Pour the mixture over the bread, sprinkle with nutmeg and leave to stand for 15 mins.

5. Place dish on low rack and cook on CONVECTION 190°C + WARM MICROWAVE for 15-20
mins. or until set and browned.

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Puddings and Desserts

Ingredients

175g (6oz) fresh or ready to eat dates, stoned
and finely chopped
50g (2oz) butter
175g (6oz) caster sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
175g (6oz) self raising flour
5ml(1tsp) bicarbonate of soda
3ml (

1/2

tsp) grated nutmeg

3ml (

1/2

tsp) ground ginger

Sauce:

150g (5oz) muscovado sugar
75ml (3fl.oz) double cream
75g (3oz) butter

Sticky Pudding with Toffee sauce

Dish: 20cm (8") pudding basin, greased and lined, large jug

Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. Pour 300ml (

1/2 pt) boiling water over the chopped dates and set aside to cool.

2. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs a little at a time.

3. Fold in the flour, bicarbonate of soda, spices and the dates with the liquid.

4. Pour mixture into the soufflé dish and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 6-7 mins. or until
cooked.

5. To make the sauce place all the ingredients in a large jug and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE
for 1 minute or until the sugar has dissolved. Stir and continue to cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 1-2 mins. or until smooth and hot.

6. Drizzle the hot sauce over the sponge and serve with whipped cream.

Ingredients

100ml (4fl.oz) water
100g (4oz) caster sugar
4 eggs
5ml (1tsp) vanilla essence
50g (2oz) caster sugar
575 ml (1 pt) cold milk
summer berries to serve

Crème Caramel Serves 4

Dish: 4 ramekin dishes Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. Put 25 ml water and 25g (1oz) of sugar into each ramekin. Place on glass turntable and cook
on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. or until sugar has dissolved. Continue cooking on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 8-10mins. until sugar has caramelised, keeping a close watch as it can
burn easily. CAUTION - Remove from oven very carefully (the base will be extremely hot)
and cool.

2. Beat eggs, vanilla essence, caster sugar and milk together and strain over caramel.

3. Place dish on glass turntable and cook on SIMMER MICROWAVE for 15mins. or until
starting to set around edge of dish. The custard will continue to set on cooling. Refrigerate
for a minimum of 3 hours before turning out and serve with summer berries.

Ingredients

450 g (1lb) ripe pears, peeled and thinly
sliced
15 ml (1tbsp) muscovado sugar
2 mangos, peeled, stoned and roughly
chopped
1 piece stem ginger, finely chopped

Topping:

175 g (6 oz) plain flour
75 g (3 oz) butter
75 g (3 oz) muscovado sugar
75 g (3 oz) pecan nuts, roughly chopped

Mango, Pear and Ginger Crumble Serves 6

Dish: shallow ovenproof dish

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Put the pears in dish with the sugar and 45ml (3 tbsps) water. Cover, place on glass
turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins.

2. Preheat the oven on CONVECTION 180°C.

3. Drain the pears, return to the dish and add the mango and stem ginger.

4. Spoon the mixture into dish and leave to cool.

5. Make the topping. Rub the butter into the flour, stir in the sugar and pecan nuts. Sprinkle the
topping over the fruit.

6. Place on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 180°C for 30 mins.

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PUDDINGS AND DESSERTS

Puddings and Desserts

Ingredients

1 carrot, peeled and grated
1 orange, juice and grated rind of
400g (14oz) mixed dried fruit
45 ml (3tbsp) brandy
15 ml (1tbsp) black treacle
50g (2oz) self-raising flour
pinch of salt
15 ml (1tbsp) cocoa
5 ml (1tsp) mixed spice
3 ml (

1/2

tsp) nutmeg
100g (4oz) shredded suet
150g (5oz) fresh breadcrumbs
50g (2oz) mixed peel
50g (2oz) flaked almonds
2 eggs, beaten

Christmas Pudding Serves 6-8

Dish: 1.3 litre (2 1/2 pt) pudding basins lightly greased

Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. Place apple and carrot in a large bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 5 mins. Beat well to make a thick puree.

2. Stir in juice, rind and mixed fruit. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. Stir in brandy and
treacle. Stand for 5 mins. Beat in rest of ingredients.

3. Press into the pudding basin. Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins. Stand for
5 mins. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for another 2 mins. or until just firm.

NOTE. One of the advantages of using your MICROWAVE to make this traditional pudding
is that it can be made the week before Christmas and stored in a cool dry place. Do not
attempt to make the pudding earlier than this, since the flavour will not improve with keeping,
unlike a traditionally steamed pudding.

Ingredients

100g (4oz) butter
225g (8oz) digestive biscuits, crushed
225g (8oz) plain chocolate
30ml (2 tbsp) milk
700g (1

1/2

lb) soft cheese
175g (6oz) soft brown sugar
3 large eggs
5ml (1tsp) vanilla essence

Chocolate Cheesecake

Dish: 23cm (9") flan tin, greased

Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Place butter in bowl on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 40-50 secs. Stir
in biscuits and press into base of flan.

2. Melt chocolate with milk on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. Leave to cool slightly.

3. Pre-heat oven on CONVECTION 150ºC

4. Mix all the remaining ingredients and stir in chocolate. Pour over biscuit base.

5. Place flan on low rack and cook on CONVECTION 150ºC for 30 mins.

Ingredients

150g (5oz) self-raising flour
pinch of salt
50g (2oz) caster sugar
50g (2oz) suet
1 egg
150 ml (

1/4

pt) milk

30 ml (2tbsp) jam or golden syrup

Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding Serves 4

Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) pudding basin Oven Accessory: glass turntable

1. Mix the flour and salt and stir in sugar and suet.

2. Make a well in the centre and add beaten egg and milk.

3. Mix to a soft dropping consistency.

4. Put the jam or syrup in the base of the greased pudding basin and pour pudding mixture
over. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5-6 mins.

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Baking

DISH SIZE/ SHAPE- Always use the exact dish size stated in the following recipes, otherwise cooking times and results will be affected.

EGGS- The following recipes have been tested using medium eggs. Using a different size of egg may affect cooking times.

COMBINATION COOKING- DO NOT use spring form tins, use smooth, and preferably seamless metal cake tins.

Ingredients

225g (8oz) self-raising flour
pinch salt
5 ml (1tsp) baking powder
50g (2oz) butter
25g (1oz) caster sugar
50g (2oz) sultanas
75 ml (5 tbsp) milk
beaten egg to glaze

Fruit Scones Makes 10

Dish: round baking sheet, greased

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 210°C.

2. Sift the flour, salt and baking powder together. Rub in fat until the mixture resembles fine
breadcrumbs. Add sugar and sultanas.

3. Make a well in the centre and stir in enough milk to form a soft dough.

4. Knead lightly. Pat out to 2 cm (3/4") thick and cut into 10 rounds with a 5 cm (2") cutter.

5. Place on baking sheet and brush with beaten egg. Place on low wire rack and cook on
CONVECTION 210°C for 15 mins. or until well risen and golden brown.

Ingredients

200g (8oz) butter or margarine
200g (8oz) dark muscovado sugar
200g (8oz) plain flour
4 eggs, beaten
50g (2oz) ground almonds
100ml (3

1/2

fl.oz) sherry
75g (3oz) candied peel
75g (3oz) glace cherries, roughly chopped
250g (9oz) currants
250g (9oz) raisins
100g (4oz) pecan nuts, broken into pieces
finely grated zest of 1 lemon

7.5 ml (1

1/2

tsp) mixed spice

2.5ml (

1/2

tsp) vanilla extract

2.5ml (

1/2

tsp) baking powder

Celebration Cake

Dish: 20cm (8") round tin, greased and lined

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray

1. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 170°C.

2. Prepare the tin by lining with a double layer of greaseproof paper on the inside and tie a
double band of brown paper around the outside.

3. Cream the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well
after each addition.

4. Fold in half the flour using a metal spoon, then fold in the rest. Stir in the almonds.

5. Mix in the sherry, and then add the peel, cherries, raisins, currants, nuts, lemon zest, spice
and vanilla. Stir in the baking powder.

6. Spoon mixture into the tin and spread evenly, removing all air pockets. Make a small dip in
the centre.

7. Place tin on tray and cook on CONVECTION 170°C for 2-2

1/4 hrs. until a skewer inserted in

the middle comes out clean. Leave cake to cool in tin. When completely cold wrap well in
cling film and foil to store until ready to decorate. The cake will keep for several months.

BAKING GUIDELINES

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BAKING GUIDELINES

Baking

Ingredients

175g (6oz) butter or margarine
175g (6oz) caster sugar
3 eggs
175g (6oz) self-raising flour

Victoria Sandwich

Dish: 20 cm (8") cake tin, greased and lined

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 170°C.

2. Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs a little at a time beating well after
each addition.

3. Fold in half the flour, using a metal spoon, then fold in the remaining flour.

4. Spoon the mixture into the tin and level with a knife.

5. Place tin on low rack and cook on CONVECTION 170°C for 25-30 mins. or until cooked.

6. When the cake is cool, cut in half horizontally and sandwich together with cream and jam
and dust with icing sugar or fill with a filling of your choice.

Ingredients

225g (8oz) plain flour
pinch salt
10 ml (2tsp) ground ginger
10 ml (2tsp) baking powder
3 ml (

1/2

tsp) bicarbonate of soda
100g (4oz) soft brown sugar
75g (3oz) butter or margarine
75g (3oz) treacle
75g (3oz)golden syrup
150 ml (

1/4

pt) milk

1 egg, beaten

Gingerbread

Dish: bowl, 18 cm (7") square tin lined with 2 strips of greaseproof paper to form a cross
shape.

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Sift the flour, salt, ginger, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl.

2. Place the sugar, butter, treacle and syrup in a bowl on the glass turntable and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 1 min.

3. Whisk the milk and egg together. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour in
the liquid and syrup, mixing thoroughly.

4. Pour the mixture into the cake tin. Place tin on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 160°C
+ SIMMER MICROWAVE for 20 mins. or until just firm.

Ingredients

250g (9oz) butter
275g (10oz) golden syrup
75g (3oz) light muscovado sugar
425g (15oz) porridge oats

Flapjack

Dish: bowl, 30x20x3.5cm (12"x 8"x 1/2") tin lined with lightly buttered greaseproof paper

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Place the butter, syrup and sugar into bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on MEDIUM
MICROWAVE for 4-5 mins.

2. Pre-heat the oven on CONVECTION 180ºC.

3. Stir the oats into the butter and press the mixture into the tin.

4. Place tin on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 180ºC for 20-25 mins.

5. Leave to cool in the tin for 5 mins. then mark into 18 pieces. Allow to cool completely before
removing from the tin.

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Baking

Ingredients

150 ml (

1/4

pt) sunflower oil
250g (9oz) wholemeal self-raising flour
10 ml (2tsp) baking powder
10 ml (2tsp) cinnamon
5 ml (1tsp) nutmeg
150g (5oz) light muscovado sugar
50g (2oz) walnuts, coarsely chopped
125g (4oz) carrots, grated
2 ripe bananas, mashed
2 eggs, beaten

Cream Cheese Topping:

75 g (3 oz) butter
100 g (4 oz) cream cheese
225 g (8 oz) icing sugar
chopped walnuts to decorate

Carrot Cake

Dish: 20 cm (8") square tin, base lined Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray

1. Place all the cake ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.

2. Spoon into tin. Place tin on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 170°C + SIMMER
MICROWAVE for 20 mins. or until cooked and well risen. Allow to cool in the tin.

3. To make the topping Cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in sieved icing
sugar.

4. Decorate the cooled cake with the cream cheese topping and walnuts.

Ingredients

100g (4oz) currants
100g (4oz) sultanas
100g (4oz) raisins
50g (2oz) whole almonds, blanched and
chopped, reserve 6 whole for decoration
225g (8oz) butter or margarine
225g (8oz) soft brown sugar
grated rind of one lemon
4 eggs
275g (10oz) plain flour
100g (4oz) chopped mixed peel.

Dundee Cake

Dish: 20 cm (8") round tin, greased and lined

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray

1. Mix the chopped nuts, fruit, peel and flour together.

2. Cream the fat, sugar and lemon rind until pale and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.

3. Fold in the dry ingredients. Spoon mixture into tin and hollow out the centre slightly. Split the

reserve almonds, and arrange on top.

4. Place tin on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 160°C + WARM MICROWAVE for 35-40

mins.

Ingredients
Basic Cookie Dough:

100g (4oz) butter
100g (4oz) caster sugar
1 egg, beaten
175g (6oz) plain flour

Variations:
White Chocolate and Pistachio Nut:

100g (4oz) white chocolate, chopped
50g (2oz) pistachio nuts, chopped
Marzipan and Cherry
100g (4oz)glace cherries
50g (2oz) marzipan, chopped

Peanut Butter:

100g (4oz) peanuts
50g (2oz) peanut butter, crunchy

Chocolate Chunk:

75g (3oz) white chocolate, chopped
75g (3oz) dark chocolate, chopped

American Cookies

Dish: 2 baking sheets 30 x 21.5 cms (111/2" x 8")

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 170°C

2. Cream together the butter and sugar until pale, then beat in the egg.

3. Mix in the flour until well combined and add the chosen additions.

4. Place walnut-sized spoonfuls of dough well apart on greased baking trays, flatten slightly
with a fork. Place one tray on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 170°C for 10-15
mins. or until golden. Repeat with remaining tray.

5. Remove from baking sheets and allow to cool on a wire rack.

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BAKING GUIDELINES

Baking

Ingredients

175g (6oz) soft margarine
175g (6oz caster sugar
3eggs, beaten
200g (7oz) self raising flour
3ml (

1/2

tsp) salt
5ml (1tsp) mixed spice
45 ml (3tbsp) Camp coffee essence
45 ml (3tbsp) milk
15ml (3tsp) black treacle
75g (3oz) chopped walnuts

Icing:

50g (2oz) soft margarine
225g (8oz) icing sugar
15 ml (1

1/2

tbsp) Camp coffee essence

15 ml (1tbsp) water

Coffee Walnut Cake

Dish: 18 cm (7") round cake tin, greased and lined
Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray

1. Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs.

2. Fold in the dry ingredients. Add coffee essence, milk, treacle and walnuts. Stir well and
spoon into tin.

3. Place tin on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 170°C + LOW MICROWAVE for 16-18
mins. Cool and cut in half.

4. Beat all icing ingredients together until smooth. Sandwich cake together with half the icing
and spread the remainder over the top. Decorate with whole walnuts.

Ingredients

250g (9oz) plain chocolate
250g (9oz) unsalted butter
175g (6oz) plain flour
5ml (1tsp) baking powder
300g (11oz) caster sugar
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
5ml (1tsp) vanilla essence
75g (3oz) pecans, broken into pieces
75g (3oz) milk chocolate, cut into large
chunks
75g (3oz) white chocolate, cut into large
chunks

Chocolate Brownies

Dish: bowl, 30x20x3.5cm (12"x 8" x 11/2") tin lined with lightly buttered greaseproof
paper

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray

1. Put the plain chocolate and butter in a large bowl. Place on glass turntable and melt on
HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. Leave to cool slightly.

2. Sieve the flour and baking powder into a bowl and set aside.

3. Stir the sugar into the chocolate. Add the eggs and vanilla essence. Fold in the flour, nuts
and chocolate.

4. Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared cake tin. Place on tray and cook on
CONVECTION 180ºC + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 18-20 mins. The middle should feel soft
when cooked. Allow to cool in the tin. Remove the brownies from the tin and cut into
squares.

Ingredients

2 bananas, medium
3 ml (

1/2

tsp) vanilla flavouring
75g (3oz) butter
100g (4oz)granulated sugar
150g (5oz) self-raising flour
3 ml (1/2 tsp) salt
1 1/2 ml (1/4tsp) bicarbonate of soda
2 eggs

Banana Cake

Dish: 18 cm (7") cake tin, lined with greaseproof paper

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray

1. Peel the banana and mash until smooth with the vanilla flavouring.

2. Place the butter and sugar in a bowl. Place on glass turntable and heat on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 1 minute, or until soft.

3. Stir in the flour, salt and bicarbonate of soda. Beat in the eggs and mashed banana.

4. Spoon into the prepared cake tin. Place tin on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 160°C
+ WARM MICROWAVE for 20 minutes, or until cooked.

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BREAD

Bread

Ingredients

450g (1lb) strong bread flour
1 sachet dried yeast
5 ml (1tsp) salt
15g (1tbsp) fat
300 ml (

1/2

pt) warm water

Standard Bread Dough Makes 2 loaves or 12 rolls

Dish: 2 x 450g (1lb) loaf tin, lightly greased

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast and salt. Rub in the fat.

2. Add the warm water then mix to form a dough.

3. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10 mins. Divide into two and place in the loaf tins.

Cover and prove until the dough has doubled in size in a warm place or on CONVECTION

40°C.

4. Preheat the oven on CONVECTION 220°C.

5. Place the two loaf tins side by side on the tray. Cook on CONVECTION 220°C for 15- 20

mins.

Wholemeal Bread

Use 225g (8oz) each of wholemeal and strong white bread flour.

Granary Bread

Use 450g (1lb) granary flour instead of strong white bread flour.

TO PROVE DOUGH- Prove on CONVECTION 40°C until dough has doubled in size

The microwave is also useful for defrosting and warming frozen bread products, taking individual slices or items from the freezer as required.

Ingredients

250g (9oz) strong bread flour
5ml (1tsp) sachet dried yeast
3 ml (

1/2

tsp) salt
10ml (2tsp) olive oil
150ml (

1/4

pt) warm water

Topping:

1 red onion, cut into rings
2 cloves garlic, crushed
400g (14oz) tomatoes on the vine
12 pitted black olives
16 capers
30ml (2tbsp) olive oil
5ml (1tsp) chilli flakes
5ml (1tsp) mixed herbs
12 basil leaves
150g (5oz) mozzarella, grated

Pizza Alle Cipole

Dish: bowl, round pizza tray greased

Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. In a large bowl combine the flour, yeast and salt.

2. Add the oil and gradually add enough warm water until you have a soft dough.

3. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10 mins. Roll out to a 25cm (10") circle. Cover,
and prove until the dough has doubled in size in a warm place or on CONVECTION 40°C.

4. Place the onion and garlic in a bowl on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for
3 mins.

5. Add the tomatoes, olives, capers and olive oil. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins.

6. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 230°C.

7. Spread the topping over the dough and sprinkle with remaining ingredients.

8. Place on low rack and cook on CONVECTION 230°C for 15-20 mins.

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Questions and Answers

Technical Specifications

Building-in
Your Oven

Rated Voltage: 230-240 V 50 Hz
Operating Frequency: 2,450 MHz
Input Power: Max 2770 W

Microwave 1170 W
Grill 1360 W
Convection 1470 W

Output Power: 1000 W (IEC-60705)

Grill 1300 W

Convection 1400 W
Outer Dimensions: 510 mm (W) x 477 mm (D) x 304 mm (H)
Oven Cavity Dimensions: 359 mm (W) x 352 mm (D) x 217 mm (H)
Weight: with internal accessories 15 kg
Weight and Dimensions are approximate.

Q My microwave oven causes

interference with my TV, is this
normal?

A Some radio and TV interference

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

Q Sometimes warm air comes from

the oven vents. Why?

A The heat given off from the cooking

food warms the air in the oven
cavity. This warmed air is carried
out of the oven by the air flow
pattern in the oven. There isnʼt an
airtight seal to the air therefore
steam can escape. There are no
microwaves in the air, or steam.
The oven vents should never be
blocked during cooking.

Q My oven has an odour and

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

A It is essential that your oven is

wiped out regularly particularly after
cooking by COMBINATION or
GRILL. Any fat and grease that
builds up will begin to smoke if not
cleaned.

1. In case of fitting into an oven
housing, please use Panasonicʼs
Trim Kit.

NN-TKA70W - White
NN-TKA70M - Silver

2. Microwave ovens should not be
built into a unit directly above a
top front venting conventional
cooker. This will invalidate your one
year guarantee.

3. A microwave which is built in must
be more than 850 mm above floor
level. Read Trim-Kit instructions
carefully before installation.

It is recommended that the
microwave oven is placed below a
conventional oven to avoid heat
damage to the facia of the
microwave.

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

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