Panasonic NN-CF778S Operating Instructions

Model Number: NN-CF778S

Microwave Cookery Book

& Operating Instructions

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Standard Conversion Chart

Weight

oz – 15g

1oz – 25g

2oz – 50g

3oz – 75g

4oz – 100g

5oz – 150g

6oz – 175g

7oz – 200g

8oz – 225g

9oz – 250g

10oz – 275g

11oz – 300g

12oz – 350g

13oz – 375g

14oz – 400g

15oz – 425g

1lb/16oz – 450g

Capacity

tsp – 3ml

1tsp – 5ml

1tbsp – 15ml

pt – 150ml

pt – 300ml

pt – 450ml

1pt – 600ml

pt – 1 litre

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

Important Notice

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

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COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108

Customer Care Centre 0844 8443899

Selected Spares and Accessories:

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

1000W

The IEC (60705) power output (watts)

The heating category for small packs of food

Microwave symbol

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 Important safety instructions. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference.

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

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

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

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

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

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

 Warning! Do not place this oven near an electric or gas cooker range.

 Warning! Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.

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 This oven is intended for Counter-top and Built-in use only. It is not intended for use inside a cupboard. This oven may be Built into a wall cabinet by using the proper trim kit, which may be purchased from a local Panasonic dealer.

For Countertop use:

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The oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface 85 cm above the floor, with rear of oven placed against a back wall. For proper operation the oven must have sufficient air flow. At least 15cm/6" should be clear over the top of the oven, and one side of the oven should be kept open.

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

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

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 When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces and beverages in your 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.

 The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken. The temperature has to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.

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

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

 DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS.

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

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

 Warning! The accessible parts may become hot in combination use. Young children should be kept away. Children less than 8 years of age should only use the oven under continuous adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.

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

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

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

 This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

 Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

 Please refer to page 14 for indication of correct installation of the shelf accessory.

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

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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. 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

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.theideaskitchen.co.uk Home Appliance Innovation Centre

Panasonic U.K. A branch of Panasonic Marketing Europe Gmbh Panasonic House Willoughby Road Bracknell Berkshire RG12 8FP

When writing, be sure to state your model number and daytime telephone number.

CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions 8-9 Unpacking your oven 9 Placement of your oven 10 Maintenance of your oven 10 Before using your oven 11 Care and Cleaning 12 Parts of your oven 13-14 Important Information 15-17 Microwaving Principles 18 Important notes 19 General Guidelines 20-23 Containers to use 24-26 Control Panel 27 Operating Instructions

• Demonstration Mode 28

• Child Lock 28

• Eco Mode 29

• Setting the Clock 29

• Microwaving/defrosting 30-34

• Defrosting Charts 35-37

• Delay Stand 38

• Memory 39

• Grilling 40-41

• Convection cooking 42-45

• TURBO-BAKE cooking 46-48

• Combination Cooking 49-59 Auto Weight Programs 60-65 Cooking and Reheating 65-66 Guidelines Reheating Charts 67-73 Cooking Charts 74-83 Adapting Recipes 84

RECIPES

Soups and Starters 85-89 Fish 90-95 Meat and Poultry 96-110 Vegetables/Vegetarian 111-122 Pasta, Rice & Beans 123-126 Cheese and Egg Dishes 127-130 Sauces 131-135 Pastry 136-141 Desserts and Baking 142-158 Bread and Pizza 159-161 Questions and Answers 162 Technical Specifications 163 Information on disposal 163

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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-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 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.

Important safety instructions

Please read carefully and keep for future reference

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. 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.

2. The accessible parts may become hot in

combination use. Young children should be kept away. Children less than 8 years of age should only use the oven under continuous adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.

Caution: Hot surfaces

Important safety instructions

Please read carefully and keep for future reference

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.

Unpacking your oven

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1. This oven is intended for Counter-top and

Built-in use only. It is not intended for use inside a cupboard. This oven may be Built into a wall cabinet by using the proper trim kit, which may be purchased from a local Panasonic dealer. Refer to building-in your oven on page 162.

Counter top use

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

15cm

Open

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Maintenance of your oven

1. Service

WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A SERVICE call your local Panasonic engineer (Customer Communications Centre on 0844 844 3899 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

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.

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

These may be ordered direct; on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Communications Centre 0844 844 3899. Most major credit and debit cards accepted. Ensure you quote the correct model number.

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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.

The accessible parts may become hot in combination use. Young 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 appliance can be used by children

aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction by a person responsible for their safety concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and

understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

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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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 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. The oven cavity floor should be cleaned

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.

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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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

Oven Window Warning Labels

Door Hinge

Ensure care is taken when closing the door to prevent injury caused by trapping fingers.

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.

Grill Elements

Bottom microwave feeding

Shelf Positions

Control Panel

Ceramic Plate

Door safety lock system. To prevent

injury, do not insert finger, knife, spoon or other object into the latch hole.

Wire Shelf

Use on CONVECTION, GRILL or TURBO BAKE (Convection & Grill) and COMBINATION modes only. Do not use in MICROWAVE only mode.

Enamel shelf

Use on CONVECTION, GRILL or TURBO BAKE (Convection and Grill) mode only. Do not use in MICROWAVE only or COMBINATION cooking modes.

Glass Dish

Anti-spark Ring

Use on COMBINATION mode when using metal bakeware only. Place anti-spark ring on wire shelf with metal bakeware on top. Do not use on MICROWAVE, GRILL or CONVECTION only mode.

External air vents

Power Supply Cord

External Air Vents

Drip Tray

For fitting and cleaning information, please refer to previous page.

Oven Air Vents

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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.

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

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.

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

Boiled Eggs.

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

Foods with Skins.

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

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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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.

Deep Fat Frying.

Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your oven.

Meat Thermometer.

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

10.

Paper, Plastic.

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

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

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

11.

Reheating.

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

For foods that cannot be stirred, e.g. lasagne, shepherds pie, the centre should be cut with a knife to test it is well heated through. Even if a 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.

Important Information – Read Carefully

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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.

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 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.

How Microwaves cook food

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.

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Oven cavity

Ceramic Plate

Microwave Stirrer

Stirrer Motor

Magnetron

Waveguide

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 page 20).

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 67-83.

Boiled Eggs

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

Important Notes

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General Guidelines

STANDING TIME

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

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Meat Joints – Stand 15 mins. wrapped in aluminium foil.

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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.

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Light Cakes – Stand 5 mins. before removing from dish.

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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 for 2-3 mins.

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Plated Meals – Stand for 2-3 mins.

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Vegetables – Boiled potatoes benefit from standing 1-2 mins., however most other types of vegetables can be served immediately.

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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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Piercing

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

Moisture Content

Many fresh foods e.g. vegetables and fruit, vary in 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.

General Guidelines

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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Shape

Even shapes cook evenly.

Arranging

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

Quantity

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

Density

Porous airy foods heat more quickly than dense heavy foods.

Spacing

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

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

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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.

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.

General Guidelines

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.

Turning and Stirring

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

Liquids

All liquids must be stirred before, during and after heating. Water espe cially must be stirred

before and during heating, to avoid eruption. Do not heat liquids that have previously been boiled. DO NOT OVERHEAT. Stir before serving.

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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.

Containers to use

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.

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.

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.

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.

When unsure that a cooking con tainer is

suitable for use in your microwave, check by the follow ing test:

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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.

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.

Containers to use

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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.

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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.

Containers to use

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Control Panel

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(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 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.

(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.

(7)

(8)

(9)

(12)

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.

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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 29 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.

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.

Letʼs Start to Use your Oven

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