Panasonic NN-GD38H operation manual

Operating Instructions and Cookbook

Microwave/Grill Oven

Model No. NN-GD38HS

For domestic use only

Important safety instructions

Please read carefully and keep for future reference

Important Notice

(60705) power output

The heating category for

small packs of food

Microwave symbol

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.

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

Your oven is rated ‘E’, which is very efcient. It is therefore very important that you refer

carefully to the packet instructions on convenience foods.

Some packet instructions only display information for B or D rated ovens. We therefore provide
additional guidelines for reheating and cooking on page 41-47 of this book.

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

The IEC

(watts)

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

( Customer Communications Centre 0344 844 3868

Selected Spares and Accessories:

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

For Cookery Advice call: 01344 862108 (open Monday to Wednesday 9am - 12pm)
Alternatively visit our web site at www.theideaskitchen.co.uk

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Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic appliance.

Contents

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Disposal of Waste Products ...........10

Before Using Your Oven .............11

Placement of Your Oven..............11

Care & Cleaning of Your Oven ......12-13

Maintenance of Your Oven ........... 13

Parts of Your Oven ...............14-15

Important Information .............16-18

Microwaving Principles .............. 19

Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

General Guidelines ...............21-22

Containers to Use ................23-24

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Child Lock ........................ 25

Microwave Cooking and Defrosting ..... 26

Defrosting Guidelines ............... 27

Defrosting Chart ...................28

Using the Quick 30 Function .......... 29

Using the Add Time Function ......... 30

Grilling ........................... 31

Combination Cooking ............... 32

Using the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Multistage Cooking ................. 34

Auto Cook/Combi Programs ........35-37

Chaos Defrost ...................38-39

Cooking and Reheating Guidelines ..... 40

Reheating Charts ................41-43

Cooking Charts ..................44-47

Recipes

Soups and Snacks ................. 48

Meat and Poultry .................49-50

Fish ............................. 51

Vegetables ........................ 52

Desserts/Cakes ..................53-54

Sauces/Jam ....................... 55

Questions and Answers .............. 56

Technical Specications ............. 57

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Safety Instructions

� Important safety instructions. Before operating this oven,

please read these instructions carefully and keep for
future reference.

� This appliance can be used by children aged from

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

� When this oven is installed, it should be easy to isolate

the appliance from the electricity supply by pulling out the
plug or operating a circuit breaker.

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

manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualied

person in order to avoid a hazard.

� Warning! The appliance should be inspected for damage

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

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Safety Instructions

� Warning! Do not attempt to tamper with or make any

adjustments or repairs to the door, control panel housing,
safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven.
Do not remove the outer panel from the oven which
gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

Repairs should only be by a qualied service person.

� 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.

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

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

For Countertop Use:

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

85 cm / 33 ½” above oor level. For proper operation,
the oven must have sucient air ow. i.e. 5 cm /2” at one

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

� 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 re occurs in the oven, press

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

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

power at fuse or circuit breaker panel.

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Safety Instructions

� This appliance is intended to be used in household

applications only.

� Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed

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

� The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to

be stirred or shaken. The temperature has to be checked
before consumption to avoid burns.

� Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole hard-boiled

eggs by microwave. Pressure may build up and the
eggs may explode, even after the microwave heating
has ended.

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

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

areas wipe o with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be

used if they get very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or
abrasive is not recommended. Do not use commercial

oven cleaners.

� When using the grill 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 aect the

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

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

appliance.

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Safety Instructions

� Warning! The accessible parts may become hot in grill

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

� Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet

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

� The oven has two grill heaters situated in the top of

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

accessories will be very hot.

� This appliance is not intended to be operated by means

of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

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

wall socket.

� Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave

ovens.

� 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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Safety Instructions

� This combination oven is intended for heating food and

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

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

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

� Drying of food, newspapers or clothing and heating of

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

injury, ignition or re.

� The oven lamp must be replaced by a service technician

trained by the manufacturer. Do not attempt to remove
the outer casing from the oven.

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

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

switched on and o by the utility.

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Safety Instructions

Read carefully and keep for future
reference.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded
three pin mains plug for your safety and
convenience, which may be marked, and
rated, 10 amps.

A 10 amp fuse is tted according to the type
of mains plug tted.

Should the fuse need to be replaced, please
ensure that the replacement fuse has the
correct rating for the type of mains plug
tted and that it is approved by ASTA
or BSI to BSI362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI
mark on the body of the fuse.

Warning!

If the fuse cover is detachable,
never use the plug with the cover
omitted. A replacement fuse cover
can be purchased from your local
Panasonic Dealer.

How to replace the fuse

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

If the tted moulded plug is unsuitable

for the socket outlet in your home then
the fuse should be removed and the plug
cut off and disposed of safely and an

appropriate one tted. There is a danger

of severe electrical shock if the cut off
plug is inserted into any 10 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be tted, please observe

the wiring code as shown opposite. If in any

doubt, please consult a qualied electrician

(For U.K. Models only).

Important!

The wires in this mains lead are
coloured in accordance with
the following code: Green-and­yellow: Earth. Blue: Neutral.
Brown: Live.

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

The wire which is coloured green-and-
yellow must be connected to the terminal in
the plug which is marked with the letter E or
by the Earth symbol or coloured green
or green-and-yellow.

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

black.

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

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

Voltage & Power

The voltage used must be the same

as specied on this microwave oven.

Using a higher voltage than that

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

accident causing damage.

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.

Warning!

This appliance must be earthed.

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.

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Disposal of Waste Products

Information on Disposal for Users

of Waste Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Private Households).

This symbol on the products
and/or accompanying

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

For proper treatment, recovery and
recycling, please take these products to
designated collection points, where they
will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
Alternatively, in some countries you may be
able to return your products to your local
retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent
new product.

Disposing of this product correctly will help
to save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health
and the environment which could otherwise
arise from inappropriate waste handling.
Please contact your local authority for
further details of your nearest designated
collection point.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.

For Business Users in the

European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and
electronic equipment, please contact your
dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in Other
Countries Outside the European
Union

This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Before Using Your Oven

Examine your Oven

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

Guarantee

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

Cord

3. If the supply cord of this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by the

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

avoid a hazard.

Placement of Your Oven

This oven is intended for counter-top use
only. It is not intended for built-in use or for
use inside a cupboard.

5 cm

15 cm

1. Oven must be placed on a at, stable
surface 85 cm / 33 ½″ above oor level.

For proper operation, the oven must

have sufcient air ow, i.e. 5 cm / 2″ at

one side, the other being open; 15 cm /

6″ clear over the top; 10 cm / 4″ at the

rear.

10 cm

Open

Note

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

4. Before using combination or grill

function for the rst time operate the

oven without food and accessories
(including glass turntable and roller ring)
on grill 1 for 5 minutes. This will allow
the oil that is used for rust protection to
be burned off. This is the only time that
the oven is operated empty. Caution:

All inside surfaces of the oven will be
hot.

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

3. Do not block the air vents on the sides
and back of the oven. If these openings
are blocked during operation the oven
may overheat. In this case the oven is
protected by a thermal safety device
and resumes operation only after
cooling down. The oven will remain
inoperable with a blank display until it
has cooled.

4. This appliance is intended to be used in
household applications only.

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Care & Cleaning of Your Oven

Important

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

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

2. Keep the inside of the oven, door

seals and door seal areas clean

When food splatters or spilled liquids
adhere to oven walls, door seals
and door seal areas wipe off with a
damp cloth. Mild detergent may be
used if they get very dirty. The use of
harsh detergent or abrasives is not
recommended. Take care when cleaning
around the microwave feed guide.

3. After using grill and combination

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

4. After use, the oven interior should be

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

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of the cavity and door may be extended.

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

6. If the control panel becomes dirty,
clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not
use harsh detergents or abrasives on
the control panel. When cleaning the
control panel, leave the oven door open
to prevent the oven from accidentally
turning on. After cleaning press
Stop/Cancel button to clear display
window.

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

8. Keep air vents clear at all times
Check that no dust or other material is
blocking any of the air vents on the top,
bottom or rear of the oven. If air vents
become blocked this could cause
overheating which would affect the
operation of the oven and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.

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

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

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Care & Cleaning of Your Oven

10. The roller ring and oven cavity oor

should be cleaned regularly to avoid
excessive noise. Simply wipe the
bottom surface of the oven, particularly
the turntable spindle and the area
surrounding this, with mild detergent
and hot water then dry with a clean
cloth. The roller ring may be washed in
mild soapy water.

After removing the roller ring from cavity

oor for cleaning, be sure to replace it in

the proper position.

Maintenance of Your Oven

Service

1. When your oven requires a service

call your local Panasonic engineer
(Customer Communications Centre
on 0344 844 3899 can recommend an
engineer).

Door Seals

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

11. When grilling or cooking by
combination, some foods may splatter
grease onto the oven walls. If the oven
is not cleaned to eliminate this grease, it
can accumulate and cause the oven to

‘smoke’ during use. These marks will be
more difcult to clean later.

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

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

Selected Spares and
Accessories

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

Communications Centre on
0344 844 3899. Most major credit and

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

Warning!

It is hazardous for anyone other
than a competent person to carry
out any service or repair operation
which involves the removal of a
cover which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy.

Oven Light

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

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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.

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Parts of Your Oven

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

2. Only use the glass turntable specically

designed for this oven.
Do not substitute with any other glass
turntable.

3. If glass turntable is hot, allow to cool

before cleaning or placing in water.

4. Do not cook directly on glass turntable.
Always place food in a microwave safe
dish. The only exception to this is when
cooking jacket potatoes.

5. If food or utensils on the glass turntable
touch the oven walls this will cause the
turntable to stop moving. It will then
automatically rotate in the opposite
direction. This is normal. Open oven
door, reposition the food and restart.

6. The glass turntable can rotate in either
direction. The maximum weight that can
be placed on the turntable is 3 Kg

(6 lb 10 oz) (this includes total weight of

food and dish).

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

8. The wire rack must only be used as
directed for grilling and combination
cooking. Never use this on microwave
only. Do not use if operating the oven
with less than 200 g (7 oz) of food on a
manual combination program.

Failure to use accessories correctly
could damage your oven.

9. Arcing may occur if the incorrect weight
of food is used, a metal container has
been used accidentally, or the wire rack
has been damaged. If this occurs, stop
the machine immediately.

10. Always refer to instructions for correct
accessories to use on all programs. The
glass turntable and roller ring are the
only accessories used for microwave
cooking.

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Parts of Your Oven

1. Door release

Press to open the door. When you open

the oven door during cooking,
the cooking is stopped temporarily
without clearing earlier made settings.
The cooking is resumed as soon
as the door is closed and Start button
pressed.

2. See-through oven window

3. Door safety lock system

4. Oven air vent

5. Waveguide cover
(do not remove)

6. External oven air vents

7. Control panel

8. Power supply cord

9. Plug

10. Identication plate

11. Glass turntable

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

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12. Roller ring

(i).The Roller ring and oven oor

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

13. Grill elements

14. Caution label (hot surfaces)

15. Wire rack

16. Menu label

17. Warning label

18. Stopper (irremovable)

The stopper ensures sufcient space

at the back of the oven to provide
adequate ventilation.

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8

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Note

1.

The illustration is for reference only.

2.

The accessories of the oven only include a wire rack. All the other cooking
utensils mentioned in this manual must be purchased additionally.

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Important Information - Read Carefully

Safety

If smoke is emitted or a re occurs in the

oven, press Stop/Cancel button and leave

the door closed in order to stie any ames.

Disconnect the power cord, or shut off
power at fuse or circuit breaker panel.

Short Cooking Times

As microwave cooking times are much
shorter than other cooking methods it is
essential that recommended cooking times

are not exceeded without rst checking the

food.

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

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

Important

If the recommended cooking
times are exceeded the food
will be spoiled and in extreme

circumstances could catch re

and possibly damage the interior
of the oven.

Note

Never operate the oven without
food inside

Foods Low in Moisture

Take care when heating foods low in
moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate,
biscuits and pastries. These can easily burn,

dry out or catch on re if cooked too long.

We do not recommend heating foods low in
moisture such as popcorn or poppadoms.
The microwave oven is intended for heating
food and beverages only. Drying of food,
newspapers or clothing and heating of
warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp
cloth, wheat bags, hot water bottles and
similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or

re.

Christmas Pudding

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

Boiled Eggs

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

Foods with Skins

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

Small Quantities of Food

Take care when heating small quantities
of food as these can easily burn, dry out

or catch re if cooked too long. Always set

short cooking times and check the food
frequently.

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Warning!

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

Liquids

When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces
and beverages in your microwave oven,
overheating the liquid beyond boiling point
can occur without evidence of bubbling.

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

a. Avoid using straight-sided

containers with narrow necks.
b. Do not overheat.
c. Stir the liquid before placing the
container in the oven and again

halfway through the heating time.
d. After heating, allow to stand in the
oven for a short time, stirring again

before carefully removing the container.
e. Microwave heating of beverages can

result in delayed eruptive boiling,

therefore care should be taken when

handling the container.

Lids

Always remove the lids of jars and
containers and takeaway food containers

before you microwave them. If you don’t

then steam and pressure might build up
inside and cause an explosion even after
the microwave cooking has stopped.

Deep Fat Frying

Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your oven.

Meat Thermometer

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

Paper & Plastic

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

occur. Do not use recycled paper products,
e.g. kitchen roll unless they say they are

specically designed for use in a microwave

oven. These products contain impurities

which may cause sparks and/or res when

used.

Reheating

It is essential that reheated food is served
“piping hot”. Remove the food from the oven
and check that it is “piping hot”, i.e. steam is
being emitted from all parts and any sauce
is bubbling. (If you wish you may choose

to check the food has reached 75˚C with a

food thermometer – but remember do not
use this thermometer inside the microwave).

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

Even if a manufacturer’s packet instructions

have been followed always check the food
is piping hot before serving and if in doubt
return your food to the oven for further
heating.

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.

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.

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17

Important Information - Read Carefully

Fan Motor Operation

After using the oven the fan motor may
rotate for a few minutes to cool the electric
components. This is normal and you can
take out food even though the fan motor
operates. You can continue using the oven
during this time.

Grilling

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

Babies Bottles and Food Jars

When reheating babies bottles always
remove top and teat. Liquid at the top of
the bottle will be much hotter than that at
the bottom and must be shaken thoroughly
before checking the temperature. The lid
must also be removed from babies food
jars, the contents must also be stirred
or shaken before the temperature is
checked. This should be carried out before
consumption to avoid burns.
See page 40.

Arcing

Arcing may occur if a metal container has
been used accidentally or if the incorrect
weight of food is used or the wire rack has

been damaged. Arcing is when blue ashes

of light are seen in the microwave oven.
If this occurs, stop the machine immediately.
If the oven is left unattended and this
continues it can damage the machine.

Maximum Weight on Turntable

The maximum weight that can be

placed on the turntable is 3 Kg (6 lb 10 oz)
(this includes total weight of food and dish).

Utensils/Containers

Before use check that utensils / containers
are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
See pages 23-24.

Storage of Accessories

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

Do not operate the oven empty
(apart from burning off the oil,
see point 4 on page 11). The
appliance must not be operated
by microwave or combination
without food in the oven.
Operation when empty will
damage the appliance.

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18

Oven Cavity

Turntable

Microwaving Principles

Microwaves are present in the
atmosphere all the time, both naturally
and from manmade sources. Manmade
sources include radar, radio, television,
telecommunication links and mobile phones.

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

Magnetron

Waveguide

Reection

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.

Note

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

Microwaves cannot pass through
metal and there fore metal cooking
uten sils can never be used in
a microwave, for cooking on
microwave only.

How Microwaves Cook Food

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

Foods Not Suitable for Cooking

by Microwave Only

Yorkshire Puddings and Soufes. This is

because these foods rely on dry external
heat to cook correctly, do not attempt to
cook by micro wave. Foods that require
deep fat frying cannot be cooked either.

Standing Time

When a microwave oven is switched
off, the food will continue to cook by
conduction – Not by microwave energy,
hence standing time is very important in
microwaving, particularly for dense foods
i.e. meat, cakes and reheated meals
(refer to page 21).

Boiled Eggs

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

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Control Panel - NN-GD38HS

1 Display window
2 Micro Power button (page 26)
3 Grill button (page 31)
4 Combi button (page 32)
5 Chaos defrost button (page 38-39)
6 Auto Cook button (page 35, 37)

1

7 Auto Combi button (page 35-36)
8 Dial (page 30)
Enter time or weight of food by turning the

2

3

4

10

9 Quick 30 button (page 29)

7

10 Timer/Clock button (page 25, 33)
11 Stop/Cancel button:

Before cooking:

6

One press clears your instructions

5

12 Start button

Press to start operating the oven. If during

13 Door release

8

This oven is equipped with an energy saving
function.

9

dial. Use the dial for the Add Time function.

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.

cooking the door is opened or stop/cancel is
pressed once, start has to be pressed again
to continue cooking.

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11

12

Note

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

stand-by mode, when rst plugged

13

in and immediately after the last
operation has completed.

If an operation is set and start button
is not pressed, after 6 minutes the
oven will automatically cancel the
operation. The display will revert
back to clock mode.

Beep Sound

When a button is pressed correctly
a beep will be heard. If a button is
pressed and no beep is heard,
the unit has not or cannot accept
the instruction. At the end of any
complete program, the oven will
beep 5 times.

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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 nish con ducting to cook the

centre completely.

Meat Joints

Stand 15 minutes wrapped in aluminium foil.

Jacket Potato

Stand 5 minutes wrapped in aluminium foil
after cooking by microwave only.

Light Cakes

Stand 5 minutes before removing from dish.

Rich Dense Cakes

Stand 15-20 minutes.

Fish

Stand 2-3 minutes.

Piercing

The skin or membrane on
some foods will cause steam to
build up during cooking.
These foods must be pierced
or a strip of skin should be
peeled off before cooking to
allow the steam to es cape.
Eggs, potatoes, apples,
sausages etc. will all need to
be pierced before cooking.

Do not attempt to boil eggs
in their shells.

Moisture Content

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

Egg Dishes

Stand 1-2 minutes.

Precooked Convenience Food

Stand for 1-2 minutes.

Plated Meals

Stand for 2-3 minutes.

Vegetables

Boiled potatoes benet from standing
1-2 minutes, however most other types of
vegetables can be served immediately.

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

Defrosting

It is essential to allow standing time to
com plete the process. This can vary from
5 minutes e.g. raspberries, to up to 1 hour for
a joint of meat. See pages 27-28.

Cling Film

Cling lm helps keep the food

moist and the trapped steam
assists in speeding up cooking

times. Cling lm should be

pierced before cooking, to
allow excess steam to escape.
Always take care when

removing cling lm from a dish

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

cling lm that states on the

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

cling lm. Do not cover foods

when cooking by combination
or grill.

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General Guidelines

Dish Size

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

Quantity

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

Spacing

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

Shape

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

Density

Porous airy foods heat more
quickly than dense heavy
foods.

Covering

Cover foods with microwave

cling lm or a self-tting lid.
Cover sh, vegetables,

cas seroles, soups. Do not
cover cakes, sauces, jacket
potatoes, pastry items.

Arranging

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

Starting Temperature

The colder the food, the longer
it takes to heat up. Food from
a fridge takes longer to reheat
than food at room temperature.
Food temperature should be
between 5-8 ºC before cooking.

Turning and Stirring

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

Liquids

All liquids must be stirred
before, during and after
heating. Water espe cially must
be stirred before and during
heating, to avoid eruption.
Do not heat liquids that have
previously been boiled.

Do not overheat.

Checking Food

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

Cleaning

As microwaves work on food
particles, keep your oven clean
at all times. Wipe with a soft
damp cloth, always wipe the
oven dry after cleaning.
Avoid any plastic parts, the roof
of the oven and door area.

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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

When unsure that a cooking
con tainer is suitable for use in your
microwave, check by the follow ing test:

1. Fill a microwave safe measur ing jug

with 300 ml (½ pt) cold water.

2. Place it on the turntable along side the

dish to be tested. If the dish you are

testing is a large dish, then stand the

measur ing jug on top of the empty

dish.

3. Heat on 1000 W for 1 minute.

Result

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

Note

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

Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils

Oven Glass

Everyday glass that is heat
resistant e.g. Pyrex®, is ideal
for microwave or combination
cooking. Do not use for grilling
on the wire rack. Do not use
delicate glass or lead crystal
which may crack or arc.

China and Ceramic

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

Pottery, Earthenware,
Stoneware

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

Foil/Metal Containers

Never attempt to cook in
foil or metal con tai ners

on microwave only as the
microwaves cannot pass
through and the food will
not heat evenly, it may also
damage your oven. Foil and
metal containers can be
used on grill and may be
used with care during certain
combination cooking as long
as they are not damaged or
dented.

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23

Containers to Use

Plastic

Many plastic containers are designed for
microwave use, but do not use for cooking
foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that
require long cooking times e.g. brown rice.
Only use Tupperware® containers if they
are designed for microwave use. Do not use
Melamine. Never cook in margarine cartons
or yoghurt pots, as these will melt with the
heat from the food. If heatproof they can be
used for combination cooking. Do not use
under the grill.

Paper

Plain white absorbent kitchen paper
(kitchen towel) can only be used for
microwave cooking e.g. 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

bres.

If you are using branded recycled kitchen

towel, check rst that it is recommended

for microwave use. Do not use waxed or

plastic coated cups or plates as the nish

may melt.

Wicker, Wood, Straw Baskets

Dishes will crack and could ignite.
Do not use wooden dishes in your
microwave. Do not use on any cooking

mode.

Cling Film

Microwave cling lm can only be used

for covering food that is reheated by
microwave. It is also useful for covering food
to be cooked, but care should be taken to

avoid the lm being in direct contact with the
food e.g. Do not line dishes with cling lm.

Do not use on any other cooking mode.

Roasting Bags

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

Aluminium Foil

Small amounts of smooth aluminium foil
can be used to shield joints of meat during
defrosting and cook ing by Microwave, as
the microwaves cannot pass through the
foil, this prevents the parts shielded from
overcook ing or over de frost ing. Take care
that the foil does not touch the sides or roof
of the oven, as this may cause arcing and
damage your oven.

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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Setting the Clock

When the oven is rst plugged in “88:88” appears in display window.

Press Timer/Clock twice

A colon starts to blink.

Turn dial

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

Press Timer/Clock

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

Note

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

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

3. This is a 24 hour clock, ie 2pm = 14:00 not 2:00.

Child Lock

Using this system will make the oven controls inoperable; however, the door can be opened.
Child lock can be set when the display shows a colon or the time.

To set: To cancel:

Press Start three times

The time of day will disappear. Actual

time will not be lost. ‘key icon’ is

indicated in the display.

Note

To activate child lock, start must be pressed 3 times within a 10 second period.

Press Stop/Cancel three times

The time of day will reappear in the
display.

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Microwave Cooking and Defrosting

The glass turntable must always be in position when using the oven.

Press Level Wattage

Once High 1000 W

Twice Defrost 270 W

3 Times Medium 600 W

4 Times Low 440 W

5 Times Simmer 300 W

6 Times Warm 100 W

Press Micro Power

Select desired power level.
The microwave indicator lights
and the wattage appears in the
display.

Set time

Select cooking time by turning
the dial. Your oven can be
programmed for up to 90
minutes on 600 W (Medium
power), 440 W (Low power),
300 W (Simmer power), 270 W
(Defrost power) and 100 W
(Warm power).1000 W (High
power) can be programmed for
30 minutes.

Press Start

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

Note

1. For defrosting times please refer to defrost chart on page 28.

2. For multi-stage cooking refer to page 34.

3. Stand time can be programmed after Micro Power and time setting. Refer to

using the timer page 33.

4. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn dial to increase

or decrease the cooking time. Time can be increased/decreased in 1 minute
increments, up to 10 minutes. Turning the dial to zero will end cooking.

5. Do not use metal containers on microwave mode.

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Defrosting Guidelines

For Best Results:

1. Place foods in a suitable container.
Meat joints and chickens should be
placed on an upturned saucer or on a
plastic rack if you have one.

2. Check food during defrosting, as foods
vary in their defrosting speed.

3. It is not necessary to cover the food.

4. Always turn or stir the food especially

when the oven “beeps’’. Shield if

necessary (see point 6).

5. Minced meat, chops and other small
items should be broken up or separated
as soon as possible and placed in a
single layer.

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

rst, so protect wings/breast and fat with

smooth pieces of aluminium foil secured
with cocktail sticks.

Arrange food in a single layer.

Turn or break up food as soon as possible.

7. Allow standing time so that the centre of
the food thaws out. (Minimum of 1 hour
for joints of meat and whole chickens).

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Shield chickens and joints of meat.

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Defrosting Chart

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

Defrosting

Food

Meat

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

Minced beef
450 g (1 lb)

Chops 450 g
(1 lb)

Sausages
450 g (1 lb)

Bacon rashers

Stewing steak
450 g (1 lb)

Whole chicken
450 g (1 lb) 8-10 mins

Chicken portions
450 g (1 lb)

Fish

Whole 450 g
(1 lb)

Fillets/Steak
450 g (1 lb)

Prawns
450 g (1 lb)

General

Bread sliced
400 g (14 oz)

Slice of bread
30 g (1 oz)

Pastry 450 g
(1 lb)

Soft fruit 450 g
(1 lb)

Time per 450 g

(1 lb)

10-15 mins

10-15 mins

10-15 mins

10-12 mins

8-10 mins

10-15 mins

10-15 mins

15-20 mins

10-12 mins

10-12 mins

4-5 mins

30 secs -

1 min

4-5 mins

12-14 mins

Method

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

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

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

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

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

Place in a suitable dish. Break up
frequently.

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

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

Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.
Shield.

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

Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice
during defrosting.

Place on a plate. Separate and
rearrange during defrosting.

Place on a plate.

Place on a plate. Turn halfway.

Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice
during defrosting.

Standing

Time

60 mins

30 mins

15-20 mins

15-20 mins

10 mins

15 mins

60 mins

30 mins

15-20 mins

15-20 mins

10-15 mins

10-15 mins

1-2 mins

10-15 mins

10-15 mins

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Using the Quick 30 Function

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

Press Quick 30 to set the desired
cooking time (up to 5 minutes).
Each press is 30 seconds.
Time appears in the display. Power
level is pre-set at 1000 W.

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

At the end of cooking, ve beeps

will sound.

Note

1. If desired, you can use other power levels. Select desired power level before

pressing Quick 30.

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

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

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Using the Add Time Function

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

After cooking, turn dial to
select Add Time function.

Maximum cooking time: High
power: up to 30 minutes, other
powers: up to 90 minutes.

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

Note

1. This function is only avaliable for Micro Power, Grill and Combination function and
it is not avaliable for Auto programs.

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

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

4. The power level is the same as the last stage. This function will not operate if the
last stage was standing time.

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Grilling

The grill system on the oven gives fast efcient cooking for a wide variety of foods
e.g. chops, sausages, steaks, toast, etc. There are 3 different grill settings available.

Press Grill to select level.

Press Power Level

Once Grill 1 (High)

Twice Grill 2 ( Medium)

3 Times Grill 3 (Low)

The grill indicator light
appears in the display.

Set time

Select Cooking time by
turning the dial. Time can
be set up to 90 minutes.

Press Start

Adjusting Time During Cooking

You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn dial to increase or decrease the
cooking time. Time can be increased/decreased in 1 minute increments, up to
10 minutes. Turning the dial to zero will end cooking.

Note

1. Place food on wire rack on turntable. Place a heatproof plate (Pyrex®)
underneath to catch fat and drips.

2. Never cover foods when grilling.

3. Do not attempt to preheat the grill.

4. The grill will only operate with the oven door closed. It is not possible to use the
grill function with the door open.

5. There is no microwave power on the grill only program.

6. Most foods require turning halfway during cooking. When turning food,
open oven door and carefully remove wire rack using oven gloves.

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

8. The grill will glow on and off during cooking - this is normal. Always clean the oven
after using the grill and before using the microwave or combination.

Caution!

The wire rack must always be used with the glass turntable in position. Remove wire

rack from oven by holding the rack and heatproof dish rmly. Use oven gloves when

removing accesories. Never touch the outside window or inside metal parts of the door
or oven when taking food in or out due to the high temperatures involved.

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Combination Cooking

This combination mode is suitable for foods which are normally grilled and for
reheating small savoury items. The Grill will glow on and off during cooking - this is
normal.

Press Combi

Select combination level.

Press Level MW Grill

Once Combi 1

Twice Combi 2

3

Combi 3

Times

When cooking by combination, the microwave power cooks food quickly whilst the grill gives traditional
browning and crisping.

440 W

(Low power)

300 W

(Simmer power)

300 W

(Simmer power)

Set Time

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

High

High

Medium

The combination indicator lights, and combination
level (1, 2 or 3) will appear in the display.

Press Start

Adjusting Time During Cooking

You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn dial to increase or decrease the cooking time.
Time can be increased/decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. Turning the dial to zero will end
cooking.

Note

1. The wire rack is designed to be used for combination and grilling. Never attempt
to use any other metal accessory except the one provided with the oven. Place a
heatproof dish underneath to catch any fat or drips.

2. Use the wire rack only as described. Do not use if operating the oven with less
than 200 g (7 oz) of food on a manual program. For small quantities do not cook
by combination, cook by grill only for best results.

3. Never cover foods when cooking on combination.

4. Do not preheat the grill on combination.

5. Arcing may occur if the incorrect weight of food is used, the wire rack has been

damaged, or a metal container has been used accidentally. Arcing is ashes of

blue light seen in the microwave. If this occurs, stop the oven immediately.

6. Some foods should be cooked on combination without using the wire rack i.e.
roasts, gratins, pies and puddings. The food should be placed in a heatproof
non-metallic dish and placed directly onto the turntable.

7. Do not use plastic microwave containers on combination programs (unless
suitable for combination cooking). Dishes must be able to withstand the heat of
the top grill - heatproof glass e.g. Pyrex® or ceramic are ideal. But do not put
dishes on wire rack directly under grill.

8. Do not use your own metal dishes or tins, as the microwaves will not penetrate
the food evenly.

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Caution!

The wire rack must always be used with the glass turntable in position. Remove wire

rack from oven by holding the rack and heatproof dish rmly. Use oven gloves when

removing accessories. Never touch the outside window or inside metal parts of the
door or oven when taking food in or out due to the high temperatures involved.

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Using the Timer

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

1. To Set a Standing Time:

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

Press
Timer/Clock

Set desired
standing time using
the dial (max 9 hrs).

Note

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

2. If the oven door is opened during the standing time or minute timer, the time in
the display window will continue to count down.

3. This feature may also be used as a minute timer. In this case press Timer,
set time and press Start.

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

2. To Set a Delay Start:

Press
Timer/Clock

Set delay time using
the dial (max 9 hrs).

Set the complete
cooking program,
by entering
power level and
time required.

Press Start

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

Press Start

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

Note

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

2. If the programmed delay time exceeds one hour, the time will count down in units
of minutes. If less than one hour, the time will count down in units of seconds.

3. Delay start cannot be programmed before an auto program.

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Multistage Cooking

2 or 3 stage cooking

Example: Example:

Press Micro
Power

Select desired
power level.

Example: To defrost for 2 mintues and cook food on 1000 W for 3 minutes.

Press Micro
Power twice to
select 270 W.

Example: Grill on Grill 3 for 4 mintues and cook food on 440 W for 5 minutes.

Press Grill
Power 3 times
to select Grill 3.

Set the cooking
time using the
dial.

Set the
cooking time
to 2 minutes
using the dial.

Set the
cooking time
to 4 minutes
using the dial.

Press Micro
Power

Select desired
power level.

Press Micro
Power once
to select
1000 W.

Press Micro
Power four
times to select
440 W.

Set the cooking
time using the
dial.

Set the
cooking time
to 3 minutes
using the dial.

Set the
cooking time
to 5 minutes
using the dial.

Press Start

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

Press Start

Press Start

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Note

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

2. During operation, one press on Stop/Cancel stops the operation. You can
re-start it by pressingStart. A second press of Stop/Cancel will cancel the
selected program.

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

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

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Auto Cook/Combi Programs

Or

This feature allows you to cook foods by setting the weight. The oven determines the
microwave power level and/or combination setting, then gives a cooking time; this cooking
time has been developed following extensive testing by our Home Economists in our
development kitchen.

Select the category of food and enter the weight.

Example

Select the desired program by pressing
Auto Cook or Auto Combi. The auto and
cooking function indicators light and
program number appear in the display.

Press StartSelect Auto Combi

Note

The Auto programs must only be used for foods described. The ve food types cooked
with Auto Cook, use Micro Power only. The ve food types, cooked with Auto Combi,

use the microwave and grill together.

1. Only cook foods within the weight ranges described.

2. Always weigh the food rather than relying on the package information.

3. Only use the accessories as indicated on page 39.

4. Do not cover food when using the Auto Combi programs as it will prevent the food

browning and the heat of the grill will melt any plastic covering.

5. Most foods benet from a standing time, after cooking with an Auto Program,

to allow heat to continue conducting to the centre.

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

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Auto Combi Programs

Program Weight Accessory Instructions

1. Chilled pizza

1 Press

2. Frozen pizza

2 Presses

3. Jacket

potatoes

3 Presses

4. Chilled quiche

4 Presses

5. Chilled crispy

top

5 Presses

100 g - 300 g

120 g - 440 g

200 g - 1400 g –

150 g - 400 g

300 g - 600 g –

For reheating and browning the top of
a purchased chilled pizza. Remove all
packaging and place on wire rack on
turntable. Select program (1 press of Auto
CombI). Enter weight using the dial, then
press Start. Do not cover. For best results
pizza should be no more than 20 cm (10
inches) in diameter.

For reheating and browning the top of
purchased frozen pizza. Remove all
packaging and place on the wire rack on
turntable. Select program (2 presses of the
Auto Combi). Enter weight using the dial,
then press Start. Do not cover. For best
results pizza should be no more than 20 cm
(10 inches) in diameter.

To cook jacket potatoes with a crispier, drier
skin. Choose medium sized potatoes
200-250 g (7-9 oz) for best results. Wash
and dry potatoes and prick with a fork several
times. Place on turntable. Select program
(3 presses of Auto Combi). Enter weight
using the dial, then press Start. Do not

cover.

For reheating and browning the top of a fresh
purchased quiche. Remove all packaging
and place on wire rack on turntable. Select
program (4 presses of Auto Combi). Enter the
weight using the dial, then press Start. Do

not cover.

For reheating and browning chilled purchased
savoury dishes eg. Lasagne or Shepherds
Pie. Remove any lid or covering. If in a foil
container transfer to a similar sized heatproof
dish and place on turntable. If using heatproof
plastic based dish that food is purchased
in, take care and support underneath when
removing. Select program (5 presses of Auto
Combi). Enter weight using the dial, then
press Start. Do not cover.

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Auto Cook Programs

Program Weight Instructions

6. Chilled meal

200 g - 800 g

1 Press

To reheat a chilled convenience meal that can be stirred.
Foods must be in a suitable shallow microwaveable container

and have the lm pierced. Select program (1 press of Auto

Cook), enter weight using the dial and press Start. Stir at the
beeps. After cooking allow to stand for 2 minutes. Ensure that
the food is piping hot. Stir before serving.

7. Frozen meal

2 Presses

8. Fresh

vegetables

3 Presses

9. Fresh sh

4 Presses

10. Rice

5 Presses

200 g - 500 g

200 g - 800 g

200 g - 800 g

100 g - 300 g

To reheat a frozen convenience meal that can be stirred.
Foods must be in a suitable shallow microwaveable container

and have the lm pierced. Select program (2 presses of Auto

Cook), enter weight using the dial, then press Start. Stir at the
beeps. After cooking allow to stand for 2 minutes. Ensure that
the food is piping hot. Stir before serving.

To cook fresh vegetables. Place prepared vegetables into a
shallow container on turntable. Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) water per
100 g vegetables. Cover with pierced cling lm or lid. Select
program (3 presses of Auto Cook), enter weight using the dial,
then press Start. Stir at the beeps.

To cook Fresh Fish. Shield the thinner portions. Place in a
shallow container on turntable. Add 15 ml - 45 ml (1-3 tbsp) of

liquid. Cover with pierced cling lm or lid. Select program (4

presses of Auto Cook), enter weight using the dial, then press
Start.

For cooking rice for savoury dishes not rice puddings. Rinse
the rice thoroughly before cooking. Use a large bowl. Add 2
times boiling water to rice. Add salt if desired. Cover with a lid

or pierced cling lm. Select program (5 presses of Auto cook).

Enter weight and press Start. Stir at the beeps. Allow to stand
for 5 minutes after cooking.

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Chaos Defrost

This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints
and bread. Press Chaos Defrost to select the correct defrost category and then enter in
the weight of the food in grams

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 plate. Chops, chicken portions and slices of bread
should be placed in a single layer. It is not necessary to cover the foods.

(see page 39).

The

chaos theory

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.

necessary. On hearing the rst beep you should turn and shield (if possible).

second beep you should turn the food or break it up.

1st Beep

Turn or Shield

principle is used in auto weight defrost programs to give you a quick and

It is essential that you turn and stir the food frequently and shield if

1st Beep

Turn or Shield

2nd Beep

Turn or break up

On the

Note

1. Check foods during defrosting. Foods vary in their defrosting speed.

2. It is not necessary to cover the food.

3. Always turn or stir the food especially when the oven “beeps”. Shield if necessary
(see point 5)

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

5. Shielding prevents food cooking. It is essential when defrosting chickens and

joints of meat. The outside thaws out rst, 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 1-2 hours
for joints of meat and whole chickens).

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Chaos Defrost

With this feature you can defrost frozen foods according to the weight. Select the category and set
the weight of the food.

Select desired program

Press Chaos Defrost once to select
bread, twice to select meat items and
three times to select meat joints. The
auto program number and indicators
for the Micro Power, Auto Cook and
Chaos Defrost appear in the display.

Program Weight Range Suitable Food

11. Bread 100-800 g Bread and rolls. Turn at beep.

12. Meat Items 150-1000 g

13. Meat Joints 400-2000 g Whole chicken, meat joints. Turn at beeps and shield.

1. Bread

This program is suitable for small items which are required for immediate use, they may feel
warm straight 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 at beeps. This program is not suitable for

cream cakes or desserts e.g. cheesecake. Standing time 10-15 minutes.

2. Meat Items (mince/chops/chicken portions)
Not suitable for sausages, these can be defrosted manually. Please refer to defrosting chart on

page 28. Chops and chicken portions should be arranged in a single layer and turned at beeps. It
is necessary for mince to be broken up at beeps and this is best carried out in a large shallow dish.
Standing time 15-30 minutes.

3. Meat Joints / Whole Chickens

Whole chickens and meat joints will require shielding at beeps especially if it is a particularly fatty
piece. This is to prevent food starting to cook on the outside edges. Protect wings, breast and fat
with smooth pieces of aluminium foil secured with cocktail sticks. Do not allow the foil to touch

the walls of the oven. Standing time of at least 1 hour should be allowed for joints after defrosting.

Set Weight

Select the weight
of the food by
turning the dial.

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

Press Start

Remember to stir
or turn the food
during defrosting.

Notes

1. The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate.

2. Allow standing time to ensure the food is completely defrosted.

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Cooking and Reheating Guidelines

Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by
1000 W. Meals can be brought back to serving

temperature in just minutes and will taste
freshly cooked. Always check food is piping hot
and return to oven if necessary.

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

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

The charts on pages 41-47 show you the best
way to cook or reheat your favourite foods.
The best method depends on the type of food
you are cooking or reheating.

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

When is Food Reheated?

Food that has been reheated or cooked should
be served “piping hot” i.e. steam should be
visibly emitted from all parts. As long as good
hygiene practices have been followed during
the prepa ra tion and storage of the food, then
cooking or reheating presents no safety risks.

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

heated throughout. Even if a manufac tur er’s

Instructions or the times in the cookbook have
been followed, it is still important to check the
food is heated thoroughly. If in doubt,
always return to the oven for further reheating.

If you cannot nd the equivalent food in the

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

Plated Meals

Everyone’s appetite varies and reheat times

depend on meal contents. Dense items
e.g. mashed potato, should be spread out well.
If a lot of gravy is added, extra time may be
required. Place denser items to the outside of
the plate.

An average plated meal will take 4-7 minutes
on 1000 W to reheat. Do not stack meals.

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Canned Foods

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

Soups

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

Casseroles

Stir halfway through and again at the end of
heating.

Caution!

Mince Pies

Remember even if the pastry is cold to the

touch, the lling will be piping hot and will

warm the pastry through. Take care not to
overheat otherwise burning can occur due
to the high fat and sugar content of the

lling. Check the temperature of the lling

before consuming to avoid burning your
mouth.

Christmas Puddings and Liquids

Take great care when reheating these
items.

Do not leave unattended
Do not add extra alcohol

Babies Bottles

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

For 7-8 . oz. of milk from fridge

temperature, remove top and teat. Heat on
1000 W for 25-30 seconds.

Check carefully.

For 3 . oz. of milk from fridge temperature,

remove top and teat. Heat on 1000 W for
10-15 seconds. Check carefully.

Liquid at the top of bottle will be much hotter

than at the bottom. The bottle must be
shaken thoroughly and tested before use.

We do not recommend that you use your

microwave to sterilise babies’ bottles.
If you have a special microwave steriliser
we urge extreme caution, due to the low
quantity of water involved. It is vital to follow

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the manufacturers instructions implicitly.

Reheating Charts

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

Heating Category

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

Food

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

Croissants

Rolls

Canned Beans, Pasta

Baked Beans,
Ravioli in sauce

Spaghetti in tomato
sauce

Canned Soups

Cream of tomato 400 g 1000 W

Minestrone 300 g 1000 W 2 mins

Canned Puddings

Creamed rice

Sponge pudding 300 g 1000 W 2 mins

Christmas Puddings- Overheating may cause pudding to ignite

Slice

Small

Medium

Weight/

Quantity

225 g 1000 W

447 g 1000 W

200 g 1000 W 1 min 30 secs

425 g 1000 W 2 mins

624 g 1000 W 4 mins

150 g 1000 W 30 secs

450 g 1000 W 2 mins

900 g 1000 W 3 mins

Power

Level

1000 W 10 - 20 secs

2

or Grill 1

1000 W 30 or 40 secs

4

or Grill 1

1000 W 10 - 20 secs

1

or Grill 1 2 - 3 mins

1000 W 30 - 40 secs

4

or Grill 1 4 - 5 mins

Time to Select

1 min 30 secs -

3 min - 3 mins

Microwave symbol

(approx)

2 - 3 mins

4 mins

2 mins

30 secs

2 - 2 mins

30 secs

Instructions/Guidelines

Place on microwave safe plate on
turntable. Do not cover. If using grill
mode, use heatproof plate.

Place in a microwave safe bowl on
turntable. Cover. Stir halfway.

Place in a microwave safe bowl on
turntable. Cover. Stir halfway.

Place in mircrowave safe bowl on
turntable. Cover.

Place in a microwave safe dish on
turntable. Cover.

(60705) power
output (watts)

The heating

category for small

packs of food

The IEC

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return
to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they cannot be stirred.
The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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41

Reheating Charts

Food

Drinks - Coffee

1 mug

2 mugs

Drinks – Milk

1 mug

1 jug 600 ml 1000 W

Pastry Products - Precooked - N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base.

Cornish pasty 225 g (1)

Steak & kidney
pie

Sausage rolls 260 g (4)

Quiche 400 g (1)

Samosas /
spring rolls

Christmas
mince pies

Plated Meals - Homemade - Chilled

Child size

Adult size

Puddings & Desserts N.B. Transfer food from foil containers to a similar sized microwave safe dish

Bread & butter
pudding

Fruit crumble 400 g

Fruit pie,
individual

Weight/

Quantity

235 ml 1000 W

470 ml 1000 W

235 ml

230 g (1)

270 g (4)

90 g (2) 1000 W

1

1

400 g 1000 W 3 mins

1

4

Power

Level

1000 W 1 - 2 mins Place in a microwave safe

1000 W 2 - 3 mins

or Combi 2 4 - 5 mins

1000 W 2 mins

or Combi 2 5 mins

1000 W

or Combi 2 4 - 5 mins

1000 W

or Combi 2

1000 W 1 - 1 min 30 secs Place on microwave safe

or Combi 2 5 mins 30 secs - 6 mins

1000 W 2 mins 30 secs

1000 W 4-6 mins

1000 W 3 - 4 mins

or Combi 2 8 - 10 mins

1000 W 20 secs

or Combi 2 30 - 50 secs

1000 W 30 - 40 secs

or Combi 2 1 min 30 secs - 2 mins

Time to Select (approx)

1 min -

1 min 30 secs

2 mins 30 secs

4 mins 30 secs - 5 mins

1 min 30 secs - 2 mins

2 - 3 mins Place on microwave safe

4 - 6 mins

10 or 20

secs

Instructions/Guidelines

Place in a microwave safe
mug on turntable. Stir, before,
during and after reheating.

mug on turntable. Stir, before,
during and after reheating.

Place on microwave safe
plate on turntable. Do not
cover. If using Combi mode,
use heatproof plate.

plate on turntable. Do not cov­er. If using Combi mode place
on wire rack on turntable.

plate on turntable. Do not cov­er. If using Combi mode place
on wire rack on turntable.

Place on a microwave safe
plate on turntable. Do not

cover.

Place on a microwave safe
plate on turntable. Cover.

Place on a microwave safe
plate on turntable. Cover.

Place in a microwave safe
dish on turntable. Do not
cover. If using Combi mode,
use heatproof dish.

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Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return
to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they cannot be stirred.
The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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Reheating Charts

Food

Purchased Convenience Foods - Chilled
N.B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized microwave safe dish. Plastic dishes designed for

microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care.

Cottage pie 450 g

Lasagne 400 g

Vegetable
bake

Purchased Convenience Foods - Frozen
N.B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized microwave safe dish. Plastic dishes designed for

microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care.

Lasagne 400 g

Weight/

Quantity

400 g

Power Level

1000 W 5 - 6 mins

or Combi 2 12 - 15 mins

1000 W 7 - 8 mins

or Combi 2 10 - 12 mins

1000 W 6 mins

or Combi 2 10 - 11 mins

1000 W

then 1000 W 5 - 6 mins

or 1000 W 2 mins

then Combi 2 22 mins

1000 W

Time to Select

(approx)

5 min + rest for

1 min

5 minutes + rest

for 1 min

Instructions/Guidelines

Place in microwave safe dish on
turntable. Do not cover. If using
Combi mode, use heatproof dish.

Place in a microwave safe dish on
turntable. Do not cover. If using
Combi mode use heatproof dish.

then 1000 W 5 - 6 mins

Shepherd’s pie 450 g

or 1000 W 3 - 4 mins

then Combi 2 22 - 25 mins

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return
to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they cannot be stirred.
The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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43

Cooking Charts

Food

Bacon - from raw

Rashers 130 g (4) 1000 W

Beans & Pulses – should be pre-soaked (exce pt lentils)

Chick peas 225 g

Lentils 225 g 440 W 15 - 20 mins

Red kidney
beans

Beef – Joints from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care.

Medium

Chicken from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care.

Breasts, bone­less

Drumsticks 450 g (4)

Quarters 700 g (2)

Whole

Weight/

Quantity

225 g

500 g (4)

Power Level Time to Select

1000 W 8 mins

then 440 W

1000 W 15 mins

then 440 W 35 - 40 mins

600 W 5 - 8 mins

Then Combi 1

440 W 13 - 15 mins

or Combi 2 18 - 19 mins

440 W 12 - 14 mins

or Combi 2 13 mins

then Grill 1 3 mins

440 W 18 - 20 mins

or Combi 2 16 - 20 mins

600 W

then Combi 1

(approx)

3 mins 30 secs

- 4 mins or

50 - 60 secs

per rasher

35-40

mins

5 - 10 mins

per 450 g

7 - 8 mins per

450 g (1 lb)

5 - 10 mins per

450 g (1 lb)

Instructions/Guidelines

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

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

Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water in
a large bowl. Cover. Must boil for
at least 12 minutes to destroy toxic
enzymes. Top water up if needed.

Place on upturned saucer in an

dish or rack on turntable. Cover and
turn halfway. Drain off fat during
cooking. Uncover when cooking in
combi mode

Place on microwave safe rack or
plate on turntable. Cover.

Place on wire rack with heatproof
plate underneath. Turn halfway.

Place on microwave safe rack or
plate on turntable. Cover.

Place on wire rack with heatproof
plate underneath. Turn halfway.

Place on microwave safe rack or
plate on turntable. Cover.

Place on wire rack with heatproof
plate underneath. Turn halfway.

Place on upturned saucer breast
side down in microwave safe dish
on turntable. Cover, turn over
halfway.

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Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return
to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they cannot be stirred.
The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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Cooking Charts

Food

Eggs – Poached

Water 45 ml 1000 W 50 secs

Egg

Water 90 ml 1000 W 1 min

Eggs

Eggs– Scrambled.

1 Egg

2 Eggs

Fish – Fresh from raw

Fillets, Steak, Whole 450 g 1000 W 5 mins

Fish – Fresh from raw

Haddock Fillets 380 g (4) 1000 W 8 - 10 mins

Whole 450 g (2) 1000 W 8 - 10 mins

Fruit – Peel, slice, chop into even sized pieces. Place in shallow microwave safe dish.

Apples, Rhubarb,
stewed

Plums – stewed 450 g 1000 W 8 - 10 mins

Lamb – from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care.

Chops, loin 600 g Combi 2

Joints

Weight/

Quantity

450 g 1000 W 5 mins Only half ll dish. Cover.

Power Level

then 1000 W 40 - 50 secs

1

then 1000 W

2

1000 W 40 secs

then 1000 W 20 secs

1000 W 50 secs - 1 min

then 1000 W 40 secs

600 W

then Combi 1

Time to Select

(approx)

1 min 30 secs

10 mins per

450 g (1 lb)

10 - 13 minutes

per 450 g (1 lb)

5 - 10 minutes

per 450 g (1 lb)

Instructions/Guidelines

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

2. Add egg (medium sized).

3. Pierce yolk and white.
Cover.

4. Cook for 2nd cooking time.

5. Then leave to stand for
1 minute.

1. Add 1 tbsp of milk for each
egg used.

2. Beat eggs, milk and knob of
butter together.

3. Cook for 1st cooking time
then stir.

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

Place in microwave safe dish.
Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover.

Place in microwave safe dish.
Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover.

Add 30 ml (2 tbsp) of water. Only

half ll dish. Cover.

Place on wire rack with heatproof
plate underneath. Turn halfway.

Place on upturned saucer in
microwave safe dish or rack on
turntable. Cover and turn joint
over halfway. Drain off fat during
cooking. Uncover when using
Combi mode.

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return
to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they cannot be stirred.
The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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Cooking Charts

Food

Pasta – Place in a large 3 litre (6 pint) microwave safe bowl.

Macaroni

Spaghetti, Tagliatellie 225 g 1000 W 11 - 12 mins

Pizza – Fresh chilled – N.B. Remove all packaging. Pizzas will have a soft base.

Thin & Crispy

Deep Pan

Pork – from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care

Chops

Joints

Porridge– N.B. Use a large bowl.

1 serving

2 servings

Potato Products Part Cooked - Frozen.

Croquettes

Wafes

Rice – Place in a large microwave safe bowl. 3 Litre (6 pint)

Basmati

Easycook White

Weight/

Quantity

225 g 1000 W 13 - 15 mins

300 g

450 g

360 g (2)

½ cup

oats

1 cup

oats

300 g Combi 2 12 - 13 mins

120 g (2) Grill 1 14 mins

250 g 440 W 10 - 14 mins

250 g 1000 W 15 - 16 mins

Power

Level

1000 W 2 - 3 mins

or Combi 2 10 - 12 mins

1000 W 3 - 6 mins

or Combi 2 10 - 12 mins

1000 W 2 - 3 mins

then 440 W 3 - 5 mins

or Combi 2 15 - 18 mins

1000 W

then 440 W

1000 W

1000 W 4 - 5 mins

Time to Select

(approx)

5 - 6 mins per

450 g (1 lb)

8 - 9 mins per

450 g (1 lb)

2 - 2 mins

30 secs

Instructions/Guidelines

Use 1 litre (1¾ pint) boiling water
in a large 2 litres (4 pints) bowl.
Cover.

Place on heatproof plate on
turntable. Do not cover.

Place on heatproof plate on
turntable. Do not cover.

Place in microwave safe dish or
rack on turntable. Cover.

Place on wire rack with heatproof
plate underneath. Turn halfway.

Place on upturned saucer in
microwave safe dish or rack on
turntable. Cover and turn joint
over halfway. Drain off fat during
cooking.

Add 1 cup of water or milk.
Stir halfway.

Add 2 cups of water or milk.
Stir halfway.

Place on wire rack on turntable.
Turn halfway.

Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water.
Cover.

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Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return
to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they cannot be stirred.
The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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Cooking Charts

Food

Sausages from raw - Caution: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care.

Thick 240 g (4)

Thin 110 g (4)

Fresh Vegetables – Place in shallow microwave safe dish.

Green beans 200 g 1000 W 4 - 6 mins

Beetroot 450 g 1000 W 10 - 12 mins

Broccoli + cauliower

- orets

Brussel sprouts 300 g 1000 W 8 - 9 mins

Cabbage – sliced 200 g 1000 W 5 - 6 mins

Carrots, Leeks 450 g 1000 W 8 - 10 mins

Corn on the cob 450 g 1000 W 6 - 7 mins

Courgettes,
mange tout

Peas 450 g 1000 W 5 - 6 mins

Potatoes – boiled 450 g 1000 W 8 - 9 mins

Potatoes – jacket
(250 g / 9 oz each)

Frozen Vegetables – place in shallow microwave safe dish.

Beans – green,
carrots

Cauliower 450 g 1000 W 11 - 12 mins

Peas 450 g 1000 W 8 - 9 mins

Weight/

Quantity

450 g 1000 W 8 mins

450 g 1000 W 4 - 6 mins

450 g 1000 W 10 - 11 mins

Power

Level

1000 W 2 - 3 mins

or Combi

2

1000 W

or Grill 1 7 - 8 mins

1000 W 5 - 6 mins

1

1000 W 9 - 10 mins

2

Time to Select

(approx)

8 - 10 mins

1 30 secs -

2 mins 30 secs

Instructions/Guidelines

Place on microwave safe plate or
microwave rack on turntable. Cover.

Place on wire rack with heatproof
plate underneath. Turn halfway.

Place on microwave safe plate or
microwave rack on turntable. Cover.

Place on wire rack with heatproof
plate underneath. Turn Halfway.

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) water per 100 g
of vegetables. Cover.

Wash and prick skins. Place directly
on turntable. After cooking stand for
5 minutes. Wrapped in foil.

Add 30 ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover.

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return
to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they cannot be stirred.
The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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Cream of Mushroom Soup

1. Place the butter and chopped onion in a large bowl. Cover with

ingredients

Serves 4

25 g (1 oz) butter
1 small onion, chopped
600 ml (1 pt) hot chicken
stock
225 g (8 oz) button
mushrooms, sliced
bouquet garni
15 ml (1 tbsp) cornflour
300 ml (½ pt) milk
salt and pepper
60 ml (4 tbsp) single cream

Dish: large bowl

pierced cling lm and cook on 1000 W for 2-3 minutes or until soft.

2. Add the stock, mushrooms and bouquet garni. Cover and cook on
1000 W for 12-13 minutes or until mushrooms are soft.

3. Remove the bouquet garni and blend until smooth.

4. Mix the cornour with a little of the milk, then stir in
remaining milk.

5. Add to the mushroom mixture.

6. Cover and cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
Season and serve with cream swirled on top.

Macaroni Cheese with Courgettes and Bacon

ingredients

Soups & Snacks

Serves 2

100 g (4 oz) quick cook
macaroni
225 g (8 oz) courgettes,
sliced
100 g (4 oz) bacon, chopped
50 g (2 oz) butter
50 g (2 oz) plain flour
600 ml (1 pt) milk
5 ml (1tsp) mustard
100 g (4 oz) cheese, grated
salt and pepper

Topping

30 ml (2 tbsp) Parmesan
cheese
30 ml (2 tbsp) wholemeal
breadcrumbs

Dish: 20cm (8”) casserole

Lentil Biryani

ingredients

Serves 2

50 g (2 oz) green lentils
10 ml (2 tsp) oil,
1 small onion, sliced
3 ml (½ tsp) grated root
ginger
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 ml (½ tsp) turmeric
3 ml (½ tsp) chilli powder
5 ml (1 tsp) curry powder
150 ml (¼ pt) natural yoghurt
50 g (2 oz) mushrooms,
sliced
2 tomatoes, peeled and
chopped
150 ml (¼ pt) hot water
25 g (1 oz) cashew nuts
225 g (8 oz) cooked
basmati rice

Garnish

hard boiled egg slices and
coriander leaves

Dish: large casserole

1. Cover and cook macaroni in 450 ml (¾ pt) boiling water on
1000 W for 6-8 minutes, or until soft. Drain.

2. Place courgettes and bacon in a bowl. Cover and cook on
1000 W for 3-4 minutes, or until soft. Drain.

3. Place the butter in a large jug. Cook on 1000 W for
20-30 seconds. Stir in the our and cook for 30 seconds, on
1000 W.

4. Gradually add milk, stir well and cook on 1000 W for approx. 7
minutes, or until the sauce is thick and bubbling. Stir frequently.

5. Add mustard and cheese.

6. Mix in the macaroni, courgettes and bacon.

7. Season and pour into a casserole dish, sprinkle over the topping
and cook on combination.

8. Use Combi 2 for 10-11 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

1. Soak the lentils in cold water for 1 hour then drain. Place the oil
and onion in a large bowl. Cover and cook on 1000 W for
2-3 minutes, or until softened.

2. Add the ginger, garlic, turmeric, chilli and curry powder.
Cover and cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes.

3. Add the yoghurt, mushrooms, tomatoes, water and lentils.
Cover and cook on 1000 W for 15 minutes, or until the lentils are
tender and the liquid has evaporated.

4. Add the lentil mixture and cashew nuts to the cooked rice and mix
thoroughly.

5. Reheat on 1000 W if necessary to ensure food is piping hot.
Garnish and serve.

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Lamb in a Spicy Cream and Almond Sauce

ingredients

Serves 4

3-4 garlic cloves, crushed
1cm (¼”) piece fresh ginger,
grated
50 g (2 oz) ground almonds
45 ml (3 tbsp) water
3 whole cardamom pods
2 cloves

2.5 cm (1”) stick of cinnamon
1 onion chopped
30 ml (2 tbsp) oil
450 g (1 lb) boned lamb,
trimmed and cut into cubes
5 ml (1 tsp) ground coriander
5 ml (1 tsp) ground cumin

1.5 ml (¼ tsp) garam masala

1.5 ml (¼ tsp) cayenne
pepper
150 ml (¼ pt) single cream
salt and pepper

Dish: Large
casserole dish

1. Mix together the garlic, ginger, almonds and water to make a thick

paste.

2. Place the cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon, onion and oil in the

casserole dish cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes.

3. Add the lamb and cook for 5 minutes on 1000 W or until light

brown in colour. Stir halfway.

4. Stir in the rest of the spices, the almond mixture, cream, salt and

pepper.

5. Cover and cook on 440 W for about 40 minutes or until the meat

is tender.

6. Stir the casserole 2-3 times during the cooking time.

7. Remove the whole cardamom pods, cloves and cinnamon before

serving with rice or other vegetables.

Chicken Casserole

Meat and Poultry

ingredients

Serves 4

25 g (1 oz) butter
2 medium onions, sliced
2 sticks celery, trimmed and
chopped
4 chicken quarters, skinned
300 ml (½ pt) hot chicken
stock
296 g (11oz) can tomatoes
salt and pepper
30 ml (2 tbsp) cornflour

Dish: 3 litre (6 pt)
casserole dish

1. Place butter and vegetables in dish. Cover and cook on 1000 W

for 2-4 minutes, or until soft.

2. Place chicken on top of vegetables, cover with stock and

tomatoes and add salt and pepper to taste.

3. Cover and cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes, then 440 W for 30-35

minutes, or until well cooked through.

4. Mix cornour with a little water. Remove chicken from casserole,

skim off excess fat and stir in cornour paste.

5. Cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes. Serve chicken with sauce poured

over.

N.B. If diced boneless breast is used in place of the quarters, reduce
2nd cooking time to 12-14 minutes on 440 W or until well cooked
through. Stir halfway.

Pork with Sweet & Sour Sauce

ingredients

Serves 2

225 g (8 oz) pork fillet, sliced

Sweet & Sour Sauce:

15 ml (1 tbsp) oil
1 small carrot cut into
matchsticks
1 spring onion, thinly sliced
1 small green pepper, cut
into strips
225 g (8 oz) can pineapple
chunks, drained (reserve
juice)
10 ml (2 tsp) soft brown sugar
5 ml (1 tsp) cornflour
pinch garlic salt
5 ml (1 tsp) cider vinegar
10 ml (2 tsp) soy sauce
5 ml (1 tsp) tomato ketchup

Dish: Small casserole

1. Place pork in dish, cover and cook on 440 W for 7-9 minutes,

or until juices run clear.

2. Place oil, carrot, onion and green pepper in a bowl. Cover and

cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

3. Mix half the reserved juice with the remaining ingredients except

pineapple. Cover and cook on 1000 W or 1-2 minutes, or until
clear and thickened.

4. Stir halfway. Add the sauce to the vegetables. Stir in the

pineapple. Mix well.

5. Cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes. Serve chicken with sauce poured

over.

6. Spoon over cooked pork. Reheat for 1-2 minutes, on 1000 W or

until piping hot.

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Savoury Mince

ingredients

Serves 2

1 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
5 ml (1 tsp) oil
200 g (7 oz) can chopped
tomatoes
15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato puree
5 ml (1 tsp) mixed herbs
225 g (8 oz) minced beef
salt and pepper

Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt)
Casserole dish

Chicken Satay

ingredients

Meat and poultry

Serves 2

50 g (2 oz) creamed coconut
45 ml (3 tbsp) crunchy
peanut butter
45 ml (3 tbsp) lemon juice
30 ml (2 tbsp) soy sauce
large pinch of chilli powder
2 chicken breast fillets,
skinned
15 ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 ml (½ tsp) ground turmeric
3 ml (½ tsp) five-spice
powder
3 ml (½ tsp) coriander seeds
3 ml (½ tsp) cumin seeds

Dish: 4 wooden skewers
+ shallow dish

1. Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole, cover and cook on

1000 W for 2 minutes, or until soft.

2. Place all other ingredients in casserole. Stir well.

3. Cover and cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes, then 440 W for

10-12 minutes, or until the meat is cooked.

1. For the serving sauce: Crumble 25g (1 oz) of creamed coconut

into a large jug.

2. Add the peanut butter, 15 ml (1 tbsp) of the lemon juice, 15 ml

(1 tbsp) of the soy sauce, the chilli powder and 150 ml (¼ pt)
water.

3. Cook on 1000 W for 3-4 minutes, or until the sauce boils and

thickens, stirring frequently. Turn into a serving bowl.

4. Cut the chicken into small chunks and place in a bowl.

5. Put the remaining creamed coconut, lemon juice and soy sauce

into a food processor.

6. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour over

the chicken.

7. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 2-3 hours or overnight. Thread

the chicken onto wooden skewers.

8. Place in a shallow dish, cover with any remaining marinade and

place on wire rack and cook on Combi 2 for 12-14 minutes.
Turn halfway.

9. Serve hot with the sauce for dipping.

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Fish Curry

ingredients

Serves 2

25 g (1 oz) butter
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 small onion, finely chopped
15 ml (1 tbsp) plain flour
15 ml (1 tbsp) curry powder
grated rind and juice of ½
lemon
300 ml (½ pt) hot fish stock
25 g (1 oz) sultanas
10 ml (2 tsp) tomato puree
30 ml (2 tbsp) sweet chutney
450 g (1 lb) haddock, skinned
and chopped
salt and pepper
75 g (3 oz) creamed coconut

Dish: Casserole dish
(1.5 litre (3 pt)

Family Fish Pie

Fish

1. Melt the butter in the casserole dish on 1000 W for

30 seconds, or until melted.

2. Stir in the garlic and onion and cook covered on 1000 W for 2

minutes.

3. Stir in the our, curry powder, lemon rind and juice and sh stock.

4. Cover and cook on 1000 W for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway

through the cooking time.

5. Stir in the remaining ingredients except the coconut, cover and

cook on 1000 W for 4-5 minutes, or until sh akes, stirring
occasionally.

6. Break up the coconut with a fork, then stir into the curry.

ingredients

Serves 4

450 g (1 lb) smoked haddock
30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice
1 large onion, sliced
15 ml (1 tbsp) oil
40 g (1½ oz) butter
40 g (1½ oz) flour
3 ml (½ tsp) mustard
600 ml (1 pt) milk
salt and pepper
100 g (4 oz) Red Leicester
cheese
600 g (1 lb 5 oz) cooked
jacket potatoes, sliced
50 g (2 oz) wholemeal
breadcrumbs

Dish: large Casserole dish

1. Arrange sh in a shallow dish. Add lemon juice, cover and cook on

1000 W for 3 minutes, or until it akes easily.

2. Place onion and oil in a bowl. Cover and cook on 1000 W for 2

minutes, or until the onion is soft.

3. Melt the butter on 1000 W for 30 seconds. Stir in the our and

mustard and cook for a further 20 seconds.

4. Add milk and seasoning, gradually stirring to a smooth paste.

Cook on 1000 W for 5-6 minutes, or until the sauce is thick and
bubbling. Stir twice during cooking. Add 75 g (3 oz) of grated
cheese to the sauce and stir well.

5. Flake the sh and arrange in the serving dish. Add onions and

place the sliced potatoes on top. Pour over the cheese sauce.
Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and remaining cheese.

6. Cook on 440 W for 8-10 minutes, or until the mixture has been

completely reheated.

7. Use grill 1 and cook for a further 3-6 minutes, or until brown.

Arranging

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

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

Fish steaks should be arranged in a circle,
thicker part to the outside. Cover with cling

lm or lid.

Liquid

Fresh sh should always be sprinkled with

30 ml (2 tbsp) of water, lemon juice or white
wine.

When cooking frozen sh, add liquid as

above for even cooking. Do not sprinkle salt

onto sh before cooking as this may make
the sh dry.

Noise

During cooking, popping sounds may be
heard. This is due to moisture trapped

between the esh, particularly with oily sh

such as salmon and mackerel.

This can be minimised when cooking the

sh if the skin and esh is pierced several

times with a cocktail stick.

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Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto

ingredients

Serves 4

40 g (1½ oz) dried Cep
mushrooms
50 g (2 oz) butter
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
freshly ground black pepper
250 g (8 oz) Arborio rice
300 ml (½ pt) hot vegetable
stock
12 basil leaves, torn
50 g (2 oz) Parmesan cheese,

Vegetables

grated

Dish: 3 litre (6 pt)
casserole dish

Vegetable Curry

ingredients

Serves 2

15 ml (1 tbsp) oil
1 garlic clove, chopped
pinch cayenne pepper
5 ml (1 tsp) ground coriander
3 ml (½ tsp) ground cumin
3ml (½ tsp) turmeric

2.5 cm (1”) root ginger,
peeled & sliced
1 medium aubergine, diced
½ small cauliflower, divided
into florets
1 medium potato, diced
50 g (2 oz) green beans,
sliced
½ fresh chilli, deseeded
and sliced
150 ml (¼ pt) vegetable stock
200 g (7 oz) can chopped
tomatoes
50 g (2 oz) cashew nuts

Dish: 3 litre (6 pt)
casserole

1. Soak mushrooms in 300 ml (½ pt) warm water.

2. Place the butter, garlic and onion in a large bowl, cover with cling

lm and cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes, or until softened.

3. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Stir the rice into the

butter mixture and add the hot stock and soaking liquid from the
mushrooms.

4. Cover and cook for a further 5 minutes on 1000 W. Stir the

mushrooms into the rice mixture.

5. Cover and cook for a further 5 minutes. on 1000 W. Stir and add

the basil.

6. Continue to cook for the nal 5 minutes on 1000 W. Stir Parmesan

cheese into the risotto mixture.

7. Leave to stand for approx. 10 minutes, and then stir with a fork.

1. Combine oil, garlic and spices in the casserole, cover and cook on

1000 W for 2 minutes.

2. Add all other ingredients to casserole, except cashews.

3. Cover and cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes, then 440 W for 25-35
minutes, or until vegetables are soft.

4. Stir occasionally.

5. Sprinkle with cashews and serve with boiled rice.

Note
This recipe is best cooked in advance, chilled and then reheated to

allow the avours to develop.

Cauliower Cheese

ingredients

Serves 4

1 cauliflower, trimmed and
cut into florets
90 ml (6 tbsp) water
25 g (1 oz) butter
25 g (1 oz) flour

3 ml (½ tsp) French mustard

300 ml (½ pt) milk
seasoning to taste

Topping:

75 g(3 oz) grated red cheese
15 ml (1 tbsp) brown
breadcrumbs

Dish: large bowl + shallow
casserole

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1. Place cauliower orets in a bowl. Add water.

2. Cover and cook on 1000 W for 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain.

3. Melt butter on 1000 W for 20-30 seconds.

4. Stir in our and mustard. Cook for a further 20 seconds. Add milk

gradually. Stir well and season.

5. Cook on 1000 W for approx. 4 minutes, or until sauce is thick and
bubbling. Stir once halfway during cooking.

6. Stir in 50 g (2 oz) grated cheese. Pour the sauce over the

cauliower. Top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.

7. Cook on Combi 2 for 7-8 minutes.

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Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding

ingredients

Serves 4

150 g (5 oz) self-raising flour
pinch of salt
50 g (2 oz) caster sugar
50 g (2 oz) suet
1 egg
150 ml (¼ pt) milk
30 ml (2 tbsp) jam or golden
syrup

Optional:

add 1 tbsp of sultanas to dry
ingredients

Dish:1 litre (2 pt) pudding basin

1. In a mixing bowl, sift together the our and salt. Stir in the sugar

and suet.

2. Make a well in the centre and add beaten egg and milk.

3. Mix to a soft dropping consistency. Put the jam in the base of the
greased pudding basin and pour pudding mixture over.

4. Cook on 1000 W for 4-5 minutes, until rm.

Individual Pineapple Upside Down Pudding

Desserts / cakes

ingredients

Serves 2

15 ml (1 tbsp) golden syrup
2 pineapple slices, drained
2 glacé cherries
50 g (2 oz) margarine
50 g (2 oz) caster sugar
1 egg
50 g (2 oz) self raising flour
15 ml (1 tbsp) milk

Dish: 2 ramekin dishes, base
lined

1. Put ½ tbsp golden syrup in the base of each ramekin; arrange

2. Cream together the margarine and sugar until light and uffy. Beat

3. Fold in the our and mix to a soft consistency with the milk.

4. Spoon the mixture over the pineapple and cook on 1000 W for 3

5. Leave to cool slightly before turning upside down onto a serving

Christmas Puddings

ingredients

Serves 4

75 g (3 oz) self-raising flour
3 ml (½ tsp) baking powder
3 ml (½ tsp) mixed spice
25 g (1 oz) butter
1 egg
30 ml (2 tbsp) treacle
60 ml (2 fl. oz) stout
15 ml (1 tbsp) rum or brandy
200 g (7 oz) mincemeat
25 g (1 oz) apple, grated
75 g (3 oz) currants
25 g (1 oz) chopped nuts

Dish: 4 ramekins, base lined

1. Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and stir until

2. Divide mixture equally between the ramekins.

3. Place towards outer edge of the turntable and cook on 1000 W for

pineapple slice and cherry on top of the syrup in the base.

in the egg gradually.

minutes, or until cooked.

plate.

throroughly mixed.

4-5 minutes, or until cooked.

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Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce

ingredients

Serves 6

200 g (7 oz) fresh dates, stoned
and finely chopped
175 g (6 oz) self-raising flour
5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder
5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence
15 ml (1 tbsp) Camp coffee
essence
100 ml (3½ fl. oz) milk
75 g (3 oz) butter
150 g (5 oz) caster sugar
2 eggs lightly beaten

Butterscotch sauce
45 g (1¾ oz) butter
120 ml (8 tbsp) soft
brown sugar
200 ml (7 fl. oz) whipping cream
15 ml (1 tbsp) vanilla essence

Dish: Individual microwave proof

Desserts / cakes

moulds

1. Pour 175 ml (6 . oz) boiling water over the chopped dates and set
aside to cool. Sift together our and baking powder.

2. Add vanilla and coffee essence to the milk.

Cream the butter and sugar until light and uffy. Add eggs a little

at a time.

3. Fold in the our and avoured milk, then pour in the date mixture.
Place in six moulds.

4. Cook on 1000 W for 10 minutes and leave to stand for
10 minutes.

Sauce

1. Place butter in a large jug and cook on 1000 W for 50 seconds to
1 minute, or until bubbling.

2. Add sugar and stir until it has dissolved, cooking for 1 minute at a
time on 1000 W.

3. Continue to cook until liquid is foaming and bubbling 30 seconds
at a time on 1000 W.

4. Slowly pour in the cream and bring to the boil on 1000 W for
2-3 minutes.

5. Add essence. Stir, continue to boil on 1000 W 30 seconds at a
time until it starts to thicken.

Chewy Flapjacks

ingredients

Serves 8

75 g (3 oz) butter or margarine
30 ml (2 tbsp) golden syrup
75 g (3 oz) light brown sugar
150 g (5 oz) porridge oats
50 g (2 oz) raisins

Dish: 20cm (8”) round dish

1. Place butter, syrup and sugar in a bowl and cook on 1000 W for
2-3 minutes, or until melted. Stir halfway.

2. Stir in the oats and raisins. Press into dish. Cook on Combi 2 for

4-5 minutes, or until rm.

3. Allow to cool slightly then cut into 8 pieces.

Boston Brownies

ingredients

Serves 8

100 g (4 oz) plain chocolate
100 g (4 oz) butter
100 g (4 oz) soft dark brown
sugar
100 g (4 oz) self-raising flour
10 ml (2 tsp) cocoa powder
pinch salt
2 eggs, beaten
3 ml (½ tsp) vanilla essence
100 g (4 oz) walnuts, chopped

Dish: 20 cm (8”) square
dish lined with greaseproof

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1. Place chocolate and butter in a bowl and cook on 1000 W for 1
minute, or until chocolate has melted.

2. Stir in all other ingredients and beat well. Pour into dish and cook
on 440 W for 5-6 minute, or until just slightly sticky.

3. Allow to cool and then cut into squares.

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Custard

Sauces / jam

ingredients

Serves 4

30 ml (2 tbsp) custard power
15 ml (1 tbsp) sugar
600 ml (1 pt) cold milk

Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug

1. Mix together the custard powder, sugar and a little milk to form a
smooth paste.

2. Blend in the remaining milk, whisking well.

3. Cook on 1000 W for 4-6 minutes.

4. Whisk well halfway through cooking time and again at the end.

White Pouring Sauce

ingredients

Serves 2

30 g (1 oz) butter
30 g (1 oz) flour
600 ml (1 pt) milk

Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug

1. Melt butter in jug on 1000 W for 20-30 seconds.

2. Stir in the our to make a roux. Add the milk gradually stirring
continuously until well combined.

3. Cook for 3 minutes on 1000 W.

4. Stir and cook for a further 3-4 minutes. The sauce should be
smooth and glossy and coat the back of a spoon.

Soft Fruit Jam

ingredients

Makes approx. 1½ lbs jam

450 g (1 lb) soft fruit, washed
450 g (1 lb) caster sugar
30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice
5 ml (1 tsp) butter

Dish: large bowl

1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir.

2. Cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes, (10-15 minutes if using frozen
fruit), stir frequently.

3. Continue to cook in one minute intervals until sugar has dissolved.
Wash down any sugar crystals from around the bowl.

4. Bring mixture to the boil and continue to cook until setting point is
reached – approx. 15-20 minutes.

5. Test regularly for setting point.

N.B. Do not double this mixture as it will boil over.

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Questions and Answers

Q: Why won’t my oven turn on?

A: When the oven does not turn on, check

the following:

1. Is the oven plugged in securely?

Remove the plug from the outlet, wait
10 seconds and reinsert.

2. Check the circuit breaker and the fuse.
Reset the circuit breaker or replace the
fuse if it is tripped or blown.

3. If the circuit breaker or fuse is all right,
plug another appliance into the outlet.
If the other appliance works, there
probably is a problem with the oven. If
the other appliance does not work, there
probably is a problem with the outlet.

If it seems that there is a problem with
the oven, contact an authorised Service
Center.

Q: My microwave oven causes

interference with my TV. Is this normal?

A: Some radio and TV interference

might occur when you cook with the
microwave oven. This interference
is similar to the interference caused
by small appliances such as mixers,
vacuums, blow dryers, etc. It does not
indicate a problem with your oven.

Q: The oven won’t accept my program.

Why?

A: The oven is designed not to accept an

incorrect program. For example, the
oven will not accept a fourth stage of
cooking.

Q: Sometimes warm air comes from the

oven vents. Why?

A: The heat given off from the food whilst

cooking warms the air in the oven
cavity. This warmed air is carried out of

the oven by the air ow pattern in the

oven. There are no microwaves in the
air. The oven vents should never be
blocked during cooking.

Q: Can I use a conventional oven

thermometer in the oven?

A: Only when you are using grill

cooking mode. The metal in some
thermometers may cause arcing in
your oven and should not be used on
microwave and combination cooking
modes.

Q: There are humming and clicking

noises from my oven when I cook by
combination. What is causing these

noises?

A: The noises occur as the oven

automatically switches from microwave
power to grill to create the combination
setting. This is normal.

Q: My oven has an odour and generates

smoke when using the combination
and grill function. Why?

A: After repeated use, it is recommended

to clean the oven and then run the oven
without food, glass tray, and roller ring
on grill for 5 minutes. This will burn
off any food, residue or oil which may
cause an odour and/or smoking.

Q: The oven stops cooking by

microwave and ‘H97’ or ‘H98’ appears in
the display. Why?

A: This display indicates a problem with

the microwave generation system.
Please contact an authorised Service
Centre.

Q: The fan continues to rotate after

cooking. Why?

A: After using the oven, the fan motor may

rotate to cool the electrical components.
This is normal and you can continue
using the oven at this time.

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Technical Specications

Manufacturer Panasonic

Model

Power Supply 230-240 V 50 Hz

Operating Frequency: 2450 MHz

Maximum 2000 W

Input Power:

Output Power:

External Dimensions 488 mm (W) x 395 mm (D) x 279 mm (H)

Interior Dimensions W x D x H (mm) 315 mm (W) x 353 mm (D) x 178 mm (H)

Uncrated Weight (approx.) 10 kg

Noise 57 dB

Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.

This product is an equipment that fullls the European standard for EMC disturbances

(EMC = Electromagnetic Compatibility) EN 55011. According to this standard this product
is an equipment of group 2, class B and is within required limits. Group 2 means that radio­frequency energy is intentionally generated in the form of electromagnetic radiation for
purpose of warming or cooking food. Class B means that this product may be used in normal
household areas.

Microwave 1050 W

Grill 1050 W

Microwave 1000 W (IEC-60705)

Grill 1000W

NN-GD38HS

Manufactured by: Panasonic Appliances Microwave Oven (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

888, 898 Longdong Road. Pudong, Shanghai, 201203, China.

Imported by: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

REP. EU: Panasonic Testing Centre

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

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cooking tips and offers:

www.theideaskitchen.co.uk

CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS CENTRE

0344 844 3899

For service or spares.

Or order spares direct on line at

www.panasonic.co.uk

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