Panasonic NNSF464MBPQ Instruction manual

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Operating Instructions and

Cookery Book

Microwave Oven

ModelNumber:NN-SF464M

For domestic use only

Important safety instructions

Before operating this oven, please read these instructions

carefully and keep for future reference.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 This oven is intended for Counter-top use



only. It is not intended for built-in use or use inside a cupboard.

For countertop use:

 Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface 850 mm above floor level. For proper operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow, 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 fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at fuse or circuit breaker panel.

 When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces and beverages in your oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid.

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

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

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

 DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS.

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

 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.

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

 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 fire.

 Take care when heating foods low in moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, biscuits and pastries. These can easily burn, dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long. We do not recommend heating foods low in moisture such as popcorn or poppodums.

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Weight

oz – 15 g

1 oz – 25 g

2 oz – 50 g

3 oz – 75 g

4 oz – 100 g

5 oz – 150 g

6 oz – 175 g

7 oz – 200 g

8 oz – 225 g

9 oz – 250 g

10 oz – 275 g

11 oz – 300 g

12 oz – 350 g

13 oz – 375 g

14 oz – 400 g

15 oz – 425 g

054– zo 61/bl 1 g

Capacity

tsp – 3 ml

1 tsp – 5 ml

1 tbsp – 15 ml

pt – 150 ml

½ pt – 300 ml

pt – 450 ml

1 pt – 600 ml

pt – 1 litre

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

Important Notice

1000 W

Microwave symbol

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

important that you refer carefully to the packet instructions on convenience foods.

Some packet instructions only display information for B or D rated ovens. We therefore provide additional guidelines for reheating on pages 38-42 of this book.

ALWAYS check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening the door and after checking the progress of the foods press START to continue the cooking time.

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

Customer Communications Centre 0344 844 3899

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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 9 am - 12 pm) Alternatively visit our web site at www.theideaskitchen.co.uk

The IEC (60705) power output (watts)

The heating category for small packs of food

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

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

Microwaves leave most foods tastier and leave you with less washing up, but don’t expect to become a perfect microwave cook overnight – some of the methods are very different to those used in conven tion al cooking.

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

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

Cookery advice line 01344 862108

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or write to the address below, or contact us on-line at test.kitchen@panasonic.co.uk Alternatively visit our website at www.cooking-corner.co.uk

Contents

Safety Information 8 Unpacking your oven 9 Care and Cleaning 10 Parts of your oven 11 Important Information 12-13 Microwaving Principles 14 General Guidelines 15-17 Containers to use 18-20 Control Panel 21 Operating Instructions 22-25 Auto Weight Defrost 25-26 Defrost Guidelines 27 Manual Defrost Charts 28-29 Auto Weight Cooking 30-37 Reheating Guidelines 38 Reheating Charts 39-42 Cooking Charts 43-48 Increasing/Decreasing Recipes 49

Recipes

Soups and Starters 50-51 Fish 52-54 Meat and Poultry 55-58 Pasta and Rice 59-60 Cheese and Egg Dishes 61-62 Vegetables and Vegetarian 63-66 Puddings and Desserts 67-70 Sauces 71 Baking 72-73 Preserves 74-75 Questions and Answers 76 Technical Specification 77 WEEE Directive 77 Index 78-79

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

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience, which may be marked, and rated, either 10 amps or 13 amps.

A 10 amp or 13 amp fuse is fitted according to the type of mains plug fitted.

Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has the correct rating for the type of mains plug fitted 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.

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

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

Warning: this appliance must be earthed.

Important: The wires in this mains lead are

coloured in accordance with the following code: Green-and-yellow: Earth. Blue: Neutral. Brown: Live.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Important

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

How to replace the fuse

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

Voltage & Power

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

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1. Examine Your Oven

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

2. Guarantee

Your receipt is your guarantee, please keep it in a safe place.

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

Counter top use

1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface

850 mm above floor level. For proper operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow, 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.

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 air vents on the rear and bottom

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

3. Cord

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

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

15 cm

5 cm

4. Do not use outdoors.

5. Only allow children to use oven without

supervison when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe manner and understands the hazards of improper use.

6. This appliance is not intended to be operated

by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

7. This appliance is intended to be used in

household applications only.

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1. Switch the oven off before cleaning and

unplug at socket if possible.

2. Clean the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal areas regularly. When food

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

3. 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.

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

5. 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.

6. The oven cavity floor should be cleaned

regularly. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent and hot water then dry with a clean cloth. Cooking vapours collect during repeated use but in no way affect the bottom surface.

7. A steam cleaner is not to be used for

cleaning.

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 could lead to a hazardous situation.

Care & Cleaning of your Microwave Oven

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 the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

Using your oven

1. The appliance must not be operated by

Microwave WITHOUT FOOD IN THE OVEN. Operation when empty will damage the appliance.

2. 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.

3. Storage of Accessories

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

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Maintenance of your oven

1. Service

WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A SERVICE call your local Panasonic engineer. You can look on the web site (www.panasonic.co.uk) under the “support” option, where a service dealer locator can be found or alternatively call our Customer Communications Centre on 0344 844 3899 who can recommend an engineer. It is hazardous for anyone other than person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

2. Door Seals

Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. Do not remove outer panel from oven. The appliance should be inspected for damage to the

a competent

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.

3. Oven Light

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

4. Selected Spares and Accessories

These may be ordered direct; on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Communications Centre 0344 844 3899. Most major credit and debit cards accepted. Ensure you quote the correct model number.

Parts of Your Oven

1. Do not cook directly on oven cavity floor.

Always place food in a microwave safe dish. The only exception to this is when cooking Jacket Potatoes or Auto Program Jacket Potatoes.

Oven Window

Door Release Pad

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

Note: This illustration is for reference only.

External Air Vents Menu Label

Flat Table

2. Arcing may occur if the incorrect weight of

food is used or a metal container has been used accidentally. If this occurs, stop the machine immediately.

3. Always refer to instructions for correct

accessories to use on all programs.

Plug

Control Panel

Identification Plate

Door safety lock system.

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

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Important Information – Read Carefully

Safety

If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at 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 first checking the food.

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

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

Important.

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

Small quantities of food.

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

NEVER OPERATE THE OVEN WITHOUT FOOD INSIDE ON MICROWAVE.

Foods low in moisture.

Take care when heating foods low in moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, biscuits and pastries. These can easily burn, dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long. We do not recommend heating foods low in moisture such as popcorn or poppodums. The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages only. Drying of food of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth, wheat bags, hot water bottles and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.

, newspapers or clothing and heating

Christmas Pudding.

Christmas puddings and other foods high in fats or sugar, eg. jam, mince pies, must not be over heated. These foods must never be left unattended as with over cooking these foods can ignite. See page 38.

Boiled Eggs.

Do not boil eggs in their shell in your microwave. Raw eggs boiled in their shells can explode causing injury, even after microwave heating has ended.

Foods with Skins.

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

Liquids.

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

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

a. Avoid using straight-sided containers

with narrow necks.

b. Do not overheat.

c. Stir the liquid before

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.

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. cleaning.

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Important Information – Read Carefully

9. Meat Thermometer.

Use a meat thermometer to check the degree of cooking of meat 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. Due to the possibility of ignition, do not leave a conventional meat thermometer in the oven when microwaving.

10.

Paper, Plastic.

Carefully attend the appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are used as containers or for covering, due to the possibility of ignition. Do not use wire twist-ties with roasting bags as arcing will occur.

Do not use re-cycled paper products, eg Kitchen roll unless they say they are specifically designed for use in a microwave oven. These products contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires when used.

11.

Reheating.

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

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

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

12.

Standing Time.

Standing time refers to the period at the end of cooking or reheating when food is left before being eaten, ie. it is a rest time which allows the heat in the food to continue to conduct to the centre, thus eliminating cold spots. See page 15.

13.

Keeping Your Oven Clean.

It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is wiped out regularly. Use warm soapy water, squeeze the cloth out well and use to remove any grease or food from the interior. Pay particular attention to the door seal area. The oven should be unplugged when cleaning.

14.

Fan Motor Operation.

After using the microwave the fan motor may rotate for 1 minute 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.

15.

Containers.

Only use utensils/containers that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. See pages 18-20.

16.

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. See page 38.

17.

Arcing.

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

Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War II. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and from manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and mobile phones

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

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

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

Reflection

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

Transmission

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

Important notes

How microwaves cook food

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

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

Foods not suitable for cooking by microwave only

Yorkshire Puddings, Souffles, Double Crust Pastry Pies.

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 15).

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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Oven cavity

Flat Table

Microwave Stirrer

Stirrer Motor

Waveguide

Magnetron

Piercing

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

Moisture content

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

Cling film

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

Standing time

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

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

• JACKET POTATOES – Stand 5 mins. wrapped in aluminium foil.

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

• FISH – Stand 2-3 mins.

• EGG DISHES – Stand 1-2 mins.

• PRECOOKED CONVENIENCE FOODS –

Stand for 1-2 mins.

• PLATED MEALS – Stand for 1-2 mins.

• VEGETABLES – Boiled potatoes benefit from

standing 1-2 mins., 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 mins. e.g. raspberries, to up to 1 hour for a joint of meat.

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Dish size

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

Quantity

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

Spacing

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

Shape

Even shapes cook evenly.

Density

Porous airy foods heat more quickly than dense heavy foods.

Covering

Cover foods with microwave cling film or a selffitting lid. Cover fish, vegetables, cas seroles, soups. Do not cover cakes, sauces, jacket potatoes, pastry items.

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Arranging

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

Starting temperature

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

Cleaning

As microwaves work on food particles, keep your oven clean at all times. Stubborn spots of food can be removed by using a branded microwave spray cleaner, sprayed onto a soft cloth, always wipe the oven dry after cleaning. Avoid any plastic parts and door area.

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 to avoid eruption. Do not heat

liquids that have previously been boiled. DO NOT OVERHEAT.

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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 con t nev ional oven). Return the food to the oven for further cooking if necessary.

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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

your microwave, check by the follow ing test:

1. Fill a microwave safe measur ing jug with 300 ml (

cold water.

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tested. If the dish you are testing is a large dish, then

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 obvious ly absorbing microwave energy.

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

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Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils

Oven glass

Everyday glass that is heat resistant e.g. Pyrex®, is ideal. Do not use delicate glass which may crack due to the heat from the food. Do not use lead crystal which may crack or arc.

China and ceramic

Everyday glazed china plates, saucers, bowls, mugs and cups can be used if they are heat resis tant. Porcelain and ceramic are also ideal. Fine bone china should only be used for reheating for short periods, otherwise the change in tempera ture may crack the dish or craze the finish. Do not use dishes with a metal rim or pattern. Do not use jugs or mugs with glued handles, since the glue can melt in a microwave.

Plastic

Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use. Only use Tupperware®containers if they are designed for microwave use. Do not use Melamine – although it is heat resistant it absorbs microwave energy and scorches. Even if a container is microwave safe, do not use for cooking foods high in sugar or fat. Foods that require long cooking times e.g. brown rice, should not be cooked in plastic. Never cook in margarine cartons or yoghurt pots, as these will melt with the heat from the food. Many plastics that are not heatproof for cooking are suitable for defrosting.

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 – the microwaves cannot pass through and the food will not heat evenly – this may also damage your oven. Use wooden kebab sticks instead of metal skewers.

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Paper

Plain white absorbent kitchen paper (kitchen towel) can be used for covering blind pastry cases and for cover ing bacon to prevent splattering BUT FOR SHORT COOKING TIMES ONLY. NEVER RE-USE A PIECE OF KITCHEN TOWEL. ALWAYS USE A FRESH PIECE OF PAPER FOR EACH DISH.

Avoid kitchen paper containing manmade fibres. If you are using branded re-cycled kitchen towel, check first that it is recommended for microwave use. Do not use waxed or plastic coated cups or plates as the finish may melt in the oven. Greaseproof paper can be used to line the base of dishes and to cover fatty foods e.g. bacon rashers to stop them splattering. White paper plates can be used for SHORT RE HEATING TIMES.

Wicker, wood, straw baskets

Do not use these items in your microwave. With continued use and with prolonged exposure they will crack and could ignite. Do not use wooden dishes in your microwave.

Cling film

Microwave cling film can be used for covering food that is reheated by microwave. It is also useful for covering food to be cooked, but care should be taken to avoid the film being in direct contact with the food.

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.

Aluminium foil

Small amounts of smooth aluminium foil can be used to SHIELD joints of meat during defrosting and cook ing, 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.

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Control Panel

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(7)

(8)

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(1) Display Window (2) Microwave Power Pad (3) Reheat Meal Pad (4) Turbo Defrost Pad (5) Timer Pad

This can be used to delay a cooking program for up to 99 minutes and 50 seconds, or used as a kitchen timer or for standing (non-cooking) time.

(6) Auto Weight Pads (7) Weight Selection Pad

(9)

(10)

(6)(6)

(11)

(Up & Down Pad) (8) Stop/Cancel Pad: Before Cooking:

one press clears your

instructions.

During Cooking:

one press temporarily stops the

cooking program. Another press

cancels your instructions and

the time of day will appear in the

display.

(9) Time Pad (10) Clock Pad

Press the clock pad. Using the

Time pad to set the clock (24 hr

clock). Press clock pad again to

stop colons flashing.

(11) Start Pad:

Press to start operating the

oven. If during cooking the door

is opened or Stop/Cancel Pad is

pressed once, Start Pad has to

be pressed again to continue

cooking.

If an operation is set and Start Pad is not pressed, after 6 minutes, the oven will automatically cancel the operation. This display will revert back to clock or colon mode.

Beep Sound:

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

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1 Plug in

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

2 Press Clock Pad

Set clock as a 24hr clock. Set time using time pads. Press clock pad again. (See page 23 for details).

3a Select Power

For example to select 1000 W, press Micro Power pad once.

3b Press Time Pad

To set a cooking time eg. 1 minute, press 1 minute pad once.

3c Press Start Pad

The time will be displayed in the window and count down. The oven will beep at the end of the cooking program.

4 Child Lock

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

Child Safety Lock can be set when colon or time of day is displayed. To set or cancel child safety lock, Start Pad or Stop/Cancel Pad must be pressed 3 times within 10 seconds.

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Press 11 times

Press 5 times

• Press Clock Pad

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

N.B.

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

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

3. This is a 24 hour clock.

There are 6 different microwave power levels available.

• Press Time Pads

Enter time of day by pressing Time Pads. e.g. 11.25am (24hr clock).

Press twice

• Press Clock Pad

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

Selecting Microwave Power Level

1 Press High Power 1000 W 2 Presses Defrost Power 270 W 3 Presses Medium Power 600 W 4 Presses Low Power 440 W 5 Presses Simmer Power 250 W 6 Presses Warm Power 100 W

• Press Micro Power pad to select the desired power level

Note

The maximum time that can be set on 1000 W is 30 minutes. The maximum time that can be set on the other power levels is 99 mins 50 secs.

• Select Cooking Time.

• Press Start.

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

1. To Set a Standing Time:

Set the desired Cooking Program, by selecting power level and time required.

(up to 2 program stages)

• Then Press the

Timer Pad.

2. To Set a Delay Start:

• Press the Timer

pad.

•

(Example: To start cooking 5 minutes later)

Set Delay time.

(max 99 mins 50 secs) . Press “minute” pad 5 times.

(Example: To stand for 5 minutes after cooking)

Set desired standing

•

time (max 99 mins 50 secs). Press “minute” pad 5 times.

Set the complete Cooking Program, by selecting power level and time required.

(up to 2 program stages)

• Press Start Pad.

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

• Press Start Pad.

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

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

continue to count down.

2. Delay Start and Standing Time cannot be used before an Auto Program.

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