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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 This oven is intended for Counter-top 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.

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

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

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

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

 DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN
CLEANERS.

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 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

½

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

½

tsp – 3 ml

1 tsp – 5 ml

1 tbsp – 15 ml

1

/

pt – 150 ml

4

½ pt – 300 ml

3

/

pt – 450 ml

4

1 pt – 600 ml

3

/

1

pt – 1 litre

4

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

Important Notice

1000 W

E

Microwave symbol

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

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



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



or write to the address below, or contact us
on-line at [e-mail] 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

Home Appliance Innovation Centre
Panasonic U.K.
a branch of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic House
Willoughby Road
Bracknell
Berks
RG12 8FP

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

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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.

10 cm

open

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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.

1.

Small quantities of food.

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

NEVER OPERATE THE OVEN WITHOUT
FOOD INSIDE ON MICROWAVE.

2.

Foods low in moisture.

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

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, newspapers or clothing and heating

3.

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.

4.

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.

5.

Foods with Skins.

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

6.

Liquids.

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.

e.

Microwave heating of beverages can
result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care should be taken when
handling the container.

7.

Lids.

Always remove the lids of jars and
containers and takeaway food containers
before you microwave them. If you don’t
then steam and pressure might build up
inside and cause an explosion even after
the microwave cooking has stopped.

8.

Deep Fat Frying.

Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your oven.
cleaning.

placing the

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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.

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

½

-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

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Piercing

The skin or
membrane on
some foods will
cause steam to
build up during
cooking. These
foods must be
pierced or a strip
of skin should be
peeled off before
cooking to allow the steam to 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.

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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.

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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.

NB

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

continue to count down.

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

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