Panasonic NN-CF778S, NN-CF768M User Manual
Microwave Cookery Book
®
& Operating Instructions
For Models:
NN-CF778S
NN-CF768M
Standard Conversion Chart
Weight
1
/
oz – 15g
2
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
/
tsp – 3ml
2
1tsp – 5ml
1tbsp – 15ml
1
/
pt – 150ml
4
1
/
pt – 300ml
2
3
/
pt – 450ml
4
1pt – 600ml
3
/
1
pt – 1 litre
4
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
The IEC (60705) power
output (watts)
1000W
The heating category for
E
Microwave symbol
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 60-77 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.
COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108
small packs of food
Customer Care Centre 0844 8443868
Selected Spares and Accessories:
Order direct on line at
www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning
the Customer Care Centre number above.
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. This 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:
COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108
(open 4 days a week, 9:00-14:00)
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:
test.kitchen@panasonic.co.uk
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 2-3
Unpacking your oven 3
Placement of your oven 4
Maintenance of your oven 4
Before using your oven 5
Care and Cleaning 6
Parts of your oven 7-8
Important Information 9-11
Microwaving Principles 12
Important notes 13
General Guidelines 14-17
Containers to use 18-20
Control Panel 21-22
Operating Instructions
• Demonstration Mode 22
• Child Lock 22
• Eco Mode 23
• Setting the Clock 23
• Microwaving/defrosting 24-28
• Defrosting Charts 29-31
• Delay Stand 32
• Memory 33
• Grilling 34-35
• Convection cooking 36-39
• TURBO-BAKE cooking 40-42
• Combination Cooking 43-53
Auto Weight Programs 54-59
Cooking and Reheating 59-60
Guidelines
Reheating Charts 61-67
Cooking Charts 68-77
Adapting Recipes 78
RECIPES
Soups and Starters 79-83
Fish 84-89
Meat and Poultry 90-104
Vegetables/Vegetarian 105-116
Pasta, Rice & Beans 117-120
Cheese and Egg Dishes 121-124
Sauces 125-129
Pastry 130-135
Desserts and Baking 136-152
Bread and Pizza 153-155
Questions and Answers 156
Building-in Your Oven 156
Technical Specifications 157
Information on disposal 157
1
Important safety instructions
Please read carefully and keep for future reference
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 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.
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-ANDYELLOW 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
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.
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.
2
Important safety instructions
Please read carefully and keep for future reference
Caution: Hot surfaces
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 three 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.
Care should be
taken to avoid touching
the heating elements inside the oven.
Unpacking your oven
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. 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.
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.
3
Placement of your oven
1. This oven is intended for household
countertop use only. It is not intended for
use inside a cabinet or a cupboard.
15cm
5cm
Counter top use
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.
10cm
Maintenance of your oven
1. Service
WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A
SERVICE call your local Panasonic
engineer (Customer Care Centre on 0844
8443868 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.
Door Seals
2.
Do not attempt to tamper with or make any
adjustments or repairs to door, control
panel housing, safety interlock switches or
any other part of the oven. Do not remove
outer panel from oven.
The door seals and door seal areas should
always be kept clean – use a damp cloth.
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.
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.
Selected Spares and Accessories
4.
These may be ordered direct; on line at
www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning
the Customer Care Centre 0844 8443868.
Most major credit and debit cards
accepted. Ensure you quote the correct
model number.
4
Before using your oven
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 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 apart
from point 7 above.
The appliance must not be operated by
Microwave or Combination including microwave
WITHOUT FOOD IN THE OVEN. Operation
when empty will damage the appliance.
8. WARNING: When the appliance is operated
in the COMBINATION mode, Children should
only use the oven under adult supervision
due to the temperatures generated.
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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
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. 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
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.
should be
7. If the Control Panel
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
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. The oven cavity floor
regularly. Simply wipe the bottom surface
of the oven with mild detergent and hot
water then dry with a clean cloth.
Cooking vapours collect during repeated
use but in no way affect the bottom
surface.
10. 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
catalytic lining at the back of the oven.
11. A steam cleaner is not to be used for
cleaning.
12 . Ensure all accessories are kept
scrupulously clean, especially when using
microwave or combination programs.
becomes dirty, clean
inside or around
should be cleaned
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Parts of Your Oven
1. Do not cook directly on oven cavity floor.
Always place food in a microwave safe
dish.
2. The metal accessories provided must
ONLY be used as directed for GRILLING,
CONVECTION and COMBINATION
cooking. Never use metal accessories
when cooking in microwave only mode.
Do not use if operating the oven with less
than 200 g (7 oz) of food on a manual
Combination program. Use the Enamel
Shelf on CONVECTION and GRILL mode
only. The maximum weight that can be
used on the enamel shelf is 4 kg (8 lb 14
oz). FAILURE TO USE ACCESSORIES
CORRECTLY COULD DAMAGE YOUR
OVEN.
3. 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.
4. Always refer to instructions for correct
accessories to use on all programs.
Glass Dish
1. The Glass dish can be used directly on the
ceramic plate to cook in MICROWAVE
mode only. Do not place food directly on
the ceramic plate on the oven cavity floor.
2. The Glass dish can be used directly on the
wire shelf (in either of the shelf positions)
for cooking in GRILL, CONVECTION or
COMBINATION modes.
3. If the Glass dish is hot, let it cool before
cleaning or placing in cold water, as this
could crack or shatter the dish.
Anti Spark Ring
Place the anti spark ring on top of the wire
shelf, then place any metal container. Your
metal containers can then be used in
COMBINATION mode without arcing.
Wire Shelf
1. The wire shelf can be used in the upper
shelf position for GRILLING foods. It can
be used in the upper or lower shelf
positions for CONVECTION or
COMBINATION cooking.
2. Do not use any metal container directly on
the Wire Shelf in COMBINATION with
MICROWAVE. (Refer to paragraph about
anti-spark ring).
3. Do not use the Wire Shelf in MICROWAVE
mode only.
4. The maximum weight that can be placed
on the Wire shelf is 4kg (8lb 14oz) (this
includes total weight of food and dish).
Enamel Shelf
1. The Enamel Shelf is for cooking on
CONVECTION or GRILL mode. Do not use
on MICROWAVE or COMBINATION
modes.
2. For 2 level CONVECTION cooking, the
Enamel Shelf can be used as the lower
level and the wire shelf can be used as the
upper level.
3. The maximum weight that can be placed
on the Enamel shelf is 4kg (8lb 14oz) (this
includes total weight of food and dish).
Drip Tray
The oven is fitted with a drip tray to collect
excess water. To clean the drip tray remove by
gently easing forwards holding with both
hands. After emptying wash in warm soapy
water or alternatively use a dishwasher. To
re-position click back into position on the legs.
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Parts of Your Oven
External Air Vents
Oven Window Warning Labels
Pull Down Door
Pull the door handle
downwards to open.
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 Button is pressed.
The oven light will turn on
and stay on whenever the
door is opened.
Door Hinge
Ensure care is
taken when closing
the door to prevent
injury caused by
trapping fingers.
Shelf Positions
Grill Elements
Enamel shelf
Use on CONVECTION, GRILL or
TURBO BAKE (Convection and
Grill) mode only. Do not use in
MICROWAVE only or
COMBINATION cooking modes.
Door safety lock
system. To prevent
injury, do not insert
finger, knife, spoon or
other object into the
latch hole.
Power Supply Cord
Control Panel
Oven Air Vents
External air vents
Ceramic Plate
Bottom microwave
feeding
Anti-spark Ring
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Wire Shelf
Use on CONVECTION,
GRILL or TURBO BAKE
(Convection & Grill) and
COMBINATION modes only.
Do not use in MICROWAVE
only mode.
Glass Dish
Drip Tray
For fitting and cleaning
information, please refer to
previous page.
Important Information – Read Carefully
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 MODE INVOLVING
MICROWAVE
2.
Foods Low in Moisture.
Take care when heating foods low in
moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate,
biscuits and pastries. These can easily
burn, dry out or catch on fire if cooked too
long. We do not recommend heating foods
low in moisture such as popcorn or
poppodums. This oven has been
developed for food use. We do not
recommend that it is used for heating nonfood items such as wheat bags or hot
water bottles.
Christmas Pudding.
3.
Christmas puddings and other foods high
in fats or sugar, e.g. jam, mince pies, must
not be over heated. These foods must
never be left unattended as with over
cooking these foods can ignite.
Boiled Eggs.
4.
Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled
eggs should not be heated in microwave
ovens since they may explode even after
microwave heating has ended.
Foods with Skins.
5.
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.
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Important Information – Read Carefully
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 twist-ties with roasting bags as arcing
will occur.
Do not use re-cycled paper products, e.g.
Kitchen roll unless they say they are
specifically designed for use in a
microwave oven.
These products contain impurities which
may cause sparks and/or fires when used.
Reheating.
11.
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.
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Important Information – Read Carefully
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. 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. 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.
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Microwaving Principles
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.
How Microwaves cook food
Oven cavity
Ceramic Plate
Microwave Stirrer
Stirrer Motor
Magnetron
Waveguide
Manmade sources include radar, radio,
television, telecommunication links and car
phones.
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.
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.
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Microwaves can only penetrate to a depth of
1½ -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.
Important Notes
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.
Boiled Eggs
Do not boil eggs in your microwave. Raw
eggs boiled in their shells can explode and
cause serious injury
Standing Time
When a microwave oven is switched off, the
food will continue to cook by conduction – NOT
BY MICROWAVE ENERGY. Hence STANDING
TIME is very important in microwaving,
particularly for dense foods i.e. meat, cakes
and reheated meals (refer to page 14).
Bottom Feeding Technology
Please note that this product uses bottom
feeding technology for microwave distribution
which differs from traditional turntable side
feeding methods and creates more useable
space for a variety of different sized dishes.
This microwave feeding style can give a
difference in heating times (in microwave
mode) when compared against side feeding
appliances. This is quite normal and should not
cause any concern. Please refer to the
reheating and cooking charts on pages 61-77.
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STANDING TIME
General Guidelines
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 through the food.
Meat Joints – Stand 15 mins. wrapped in
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aluminium foil.
Jacket Potatoes – Stand 5 mins. wrapped
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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
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removing from dish.
Rich Dense Cakes – Stand 15-20 mins.
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Fish – Stand 2-3 mins.
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Egg Dishes – Stand 1-2 mins.
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Precooked Convenience Foods – Stand
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for 2-3 mins.
Plated Meals – Stand for 2-3 mins.
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Vegetables – Boiled potatoes benefit from
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standing 1-2 mins., however most other
types of vegetables can be served
immediately.
Defrosting – It is essential to allow
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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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General Guidelines
Piercing
The skin or membrane on some foods will
cause steam to build up during cooking. These
foods must be pierced or a strip of skin should
be peeled off before cooking to allow the steam
to escape. Eggs, potatoes, apples, sausages
etc, will all need to be pierced before cooking.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOIL EGGS IN THEIR
SHELLS.
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.
Moisture Content
Many fresh foods e.g. vegetables and fruit,
vary in 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.
Dish Size
Follow the dish sizes given in the recipes, as
these affect the cooking and reheating times. A
quantity of food spread in a bigger dish cooks
and reheats more quickly.
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General Guidelines
Quantity
Small quantities cook faster than large
quantities, also small meals will reheat more
quickly than large portions.
Shape
Even shapes cook evenly.
Density
Porous airy foods heat more quickly than
dense heavy foods.
Arranging
Individual foods e.g. chicken portions or chops,
should be placed on a dish so that the thicker
parts are to the outside.
Spacing
Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced
apart. NEVER pile foods on top of each other
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Ingredients
Foods containing fat, sugar or salt heat up very
quickly. The filling may be much hotter than the
pastry. Take care when eating. Do not overheat
even if the pastry does not appear to be very
hot.
General Guidelines
Starting Temperature
The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat
up. Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat
than food at room temperature. Food
temperature should be between 5-8ºC before
cooking.
Turning and Stirring
Some foods require stirring during cooking.
Meat and poultry should be turned after half
the cooking time.
Covering
Cover foods with microwave cling film or a
self-fitting lid. Cover fish, vegetables,
casseroles, soups. Do not cover cakes,
sauces, jacket potatoes, pastry items. Please
refer to cooking charts and recipes for more
infomation.
Liquids
All liquids must be stirred before, during and
after heating. Water espe cially must be stirred
before and during heating, to avoid eruption.
Do not heat liquids that have previously been
boiled. DO NOT OVERHEAT. Stir before
serving.
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 catalylic lining at the back of the
oven is self cleaning.
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Containers to use
Choosing the correct container is a very important factor in deciding the success or failure of your
cooking.
Testing Dishes for Suitability - For Microwave Cooking Only.
When unsure that a cooking con tainer is
suitable for use in your microwave, check by
the follow ing test:
1. Fill a microwave safe measur ing jug with
300ml (½pt) cold water.
2. Place it on the base of the oven 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.
Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils
Oven Glass
Everyday glass that is heat resistant e.g. Glass,
is ideal for Microwave, Convection or
Combination cooking. Do not use delicate glass
or lead crystal which may crack or arc.
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
which should not be used as they are cast iron
covered with enamel.
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style dishes,
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.
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Containers to use
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.
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.
Foil/Metal Containers
NEVER ATTEMPT TO COOK IN FOIL OR
METAL con tai ners on Microwave only as the
microwaves cannot pass through and the food
will not heat evenly, it may also damage your
oven. Foil and metal containers can be used
on grill and convection modes and may be
used with care during certain combination
cooking as long as they are not damaged or
dented.
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.
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Containers to use
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Control Panel
NN-CF778S
NN-CF768M
(1) Display Window
(2) Microwave Power Pad
(3) Grill Pad
(4) Convection Pad
(1)
(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
(10)
(11)
(13)
program for up to 9 hrs 99 mins; 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 Button:
Press to start operating the oven.
If during cooking the door is opened or
Stop/Cancel Pad is pressed once, Start
Button has to be pressed again to
continue cooking.
Note:
If an operation is set and Start Button is not
pressed, after 6 minutes, the oven will
automatically cancel the operation.The display
will revert back to Clock Mode or Eco Mode.
The design of your control panel may vary
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from the panel displayed (depending on
colour), but the words on the pads will be
the same.
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.
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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 24 hr clock. (See page 23 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 250 C 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 Button
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.
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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 set Demonstration Mode: press micro
power once, then press Stop/Cancel 4 times. To cancel
Demonstration Mode press Micro power once, then
press Stop/Cancel 4 times.
7 Child Lock
To operate the child lock facility press the Start Button
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 pad
three times.
Controls and Operation Procedure
One of the features of this oven is the energy save function.
There are two options available - Eco Mode which is pre-set and Clock Mode.
Eco Mode:
The oven is pre-set with Eco Mode activated.
NOTE:
1. The clock does not appear in the display when the Eco Mode is on.
2. After 6 minutes without operation in Eco Mode the oven powers down.
It is necessary to open and close the oven door before operating the oven.
3. The oven will remain in Eco Mode, even after disconnecting and re-connecting the power cord.
To Cancel:
To cancel Eco Mode, follow clock setting instruction.
To set:
Press Timer Pad three times.
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The Eco Mode is on and ʻE-SAVE ONʼ appears in the display.
Press Stop/Cancel Pad
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once.
Clock Setting:
IMPORTANT:
After 6 minutes without operation in clock mode, the oven powers down slightly and the
display will dim. It is necessary to open and close the oven door before operating the
oven.
Press Timer Pad
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Twi ce
“SET TIME” will appear
in the display window
and the colon starts to
blink.
Enter the time by turning the
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Time/Weight Dial.
Enter time of day by
using Time/Weight Dial
e.g. 1.25pm (24 hr clock).
Press Timer Pad.
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The colon stops blinking and
the time of day is entered.
ʻE-SAVE OFFʼ scrolls in the
display.
NOTE:
1. To reset the time of day repeat all the above steps.
2. The clock will keep the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied.
3. This is a 24 hour clock
4. Setting the clock will automatically cancel the pre-set Eco-Mode.
5. If the clock is set and the plug is disconnected, when plugging in again, Eco-Mode is activated.
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Microwave Cooking and Defrosting
There are 6 different microwave power levels available.
Do not place food directly on the ceramic plate. Place on Glass dish supplied with the oven or use your
own dishes, plates or bowls directly on the ceramic plate.
Selecting Microwave Power Level:
Power
Level
High
Defrost
Medium
Low
Simmer
Warm
Select
Microwave
power cooking
mode.
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 1hr 30
mins.
3. You can add to the cooking time during
cooking, if required. Turn Time/ Weight Dial
to increase the cooking time. (Time can be
increased/decreased in 10 second
increments, up to 10 minutes. This is only
the case for one stage cooking).
4. DO NOT attempt to use microwave only
with any metal accessory in the oven.
Select Microwave power
level by turning the Auto
Menu/Temperature Dial to
the left. The Microwave
power level appears in
the display.
Wattage
1000W
270W
600W
440W
250W
100W
Select the
cooking time
using the
Time/Weight
Dial.
5. DO NOT place food directly onto the oven
cavity floor. Place in a microwave or Glass
dish. Foods reheated or cooked by
MICROWAVE only are normally covered
with a lid or cling film, unless otherwise
stated.
Press Start
Button.
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.
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Auto Weight Defrost - Chaos Defrost
With this feature you can defrost frozen foods according to the weight. Select the category and
set the weight of the food. The weight starts from the minimum weight for each category.
StartStart
• Press the
Chaos
Defrost Pad.
Menu/
Temperature dial
clockwise select
the desired
program.
• Set the weight
of the food by
using the
Time/Weight
Dial.
• Press Start Button. • Turn the Auto
Program Weight Range Suitable
1 Bread 100 - 900g
2 Mince/Chops 200 - 1200g
3 Meat Joints 400 - 2000g
Bread and rolls. Place on a
plate. Turn at beep
Small pieces of meat, minced
meat, chicken portions, steaks,
chops. Place on a plate or
shallow dish. Turn at beeps.
Whole chicken, meat joints.
Place on a plate on an
upturned saucer.
Turn at beeps and shield.
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Auto Weight Defrost Programs
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 turned to
select the correct defrost category and then
enter in the weight of the food in grams (see
page 25).
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.
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.
1st Beep
Turn or Shield
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1st Beep
Turn or Shield
2nd Beep
Turn or break up
Auto Weight Defrost Programs
CHAOSCHAOS
DEFROST
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 iteas
(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.
Defrosting Guidelines
TIPS:
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 “beepsʼʼ. 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.
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 page 26). Standing time of at
least 1 hour should be allowed (rolled joints
may require longer) before cooking to ensure
the centre is fully defrosted.
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)
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Defrosting Guidelines
By selecting the DEFROST power level from
the microwave power pad and setting a time,
you can defrost food in your microwave. The
biggest problem is getting the inside defrosted
before the outside starts to cook.
For this reason a defrost program alternates
between a defrost power and a standing time.
The name for this type of defrost is cyclic.
During the standing stages there is not any
microwave power in the oven, although the
light will remain on.
Separate chops and small items e.g.
bread slices where possible.
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.
Chickens and joints of meat will require
shielding during defrosting.
Turn dense foods and meat 2/3 times
during defrosting.
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Break up small items e.g. minced meat,
frequently during defrosting.
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