Sharp R-774M User Manual

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900W (IEC 60705)

R-774M

MICROWAVE OVEN

WITH TOP AND BOTTOM GRILLS

OPERATION MANUAL

WITH COOKBOOK

Double Grill & Oven

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CONTENTS

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Oven and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Safety:

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Operation:

Maff Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Energy Save Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

How to operate the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Dual Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Preheating the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Oven Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Instant Cook - Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Instant Cook - Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Express Cook/Express Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

Express Cook/Express Defrost Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18

Auto Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Auto Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Auto Defrost Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-24

Cooking Advice:

Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-26

Food Handling & Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27

Advice for Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Advice for Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Advice for Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-58

Aftercare:

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61

To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

OPERATION MANUAL

This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully

before using your microwave oven.

IMPORTANT: There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is not followed

or if the oven is modified so that it operates with the door open.

If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our

website -

http://www.sharp.co.uk/support.

Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours, or

from Ireland (01) 676 0648.

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The accessories become very hot during Grill, Dual Grill, Oven, Instant Cook, Express Cook and Auto Cook modes. To prevent burns, use thick oven gloves

when removing food or the turntable from the oven.

OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

For use see pages 10 - 13.

1 Grill heating element (top grill) 2 Oven lamp 3 Control panel 4 Door opening button 5 Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE) 6 Oven cavity 7 Turntable motor shaft 8 Grill heating element (bottom grill)

9 Door seals and sealing surfaces 10 Air-vent openings 11 Outer cabinet 12 Power cord

WARNING:

ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are provided:

13 Turntable 14 Turntable motor shaft Place the turntable on to the turntable motor shaft so that it locates firmly. To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes and containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when removing them from the oven. 15 Rack (For use of the rack, refer to the grilling, dual grilling and oven cooking sections on pages 10 - 13).

• Never touch the bottom grill when it is hot.

NOTES:

• Always operate the oven with the turntable and support fitted

correctly. This promotes thorough even cooking. A badly fitted turntable may rattle, may not rotate properly and damage the oven.

• The turntable rotates clockwise or counter clockwise. The rotary

direction may change each time you start the oven. This does not affect cooking performance.

• When you order accessories, please mention two details: part name

and model name to your dealer or SHARP approved service facility.

Bottom Grill

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R-774

CONTROL PANEL

DIGITAL DISPLAY

1. WEIGHT indicators

2. MICROWAVE indicator

3. BOTTOM GRILL indicator

4. TOP GRILL indicator

5. COOK indicator showing oven in operation

6. DEFROST indicator

7. AUTO indicator, showing auto cooking in

progress

8. LESS/MORE indicators

9. MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL percentage

microwave power level indicator

CONTROL PANEL

10. TIME keys.

Use to select cooking times

11. INSTANT COOK keys Use to cook foods illustrated.

12. EXPRESS COOK keys Use to cook foods illustrated.

13. EXPRESS DEFROST keys Use to defrost foods illustrated.

14. AUTO COOK key Use for programming the AUTO COOK menus 1 - 6.

15. DUAL GRILL key Press to select a combination of microwave and grill.

16. OVEN (

C) key

Press to select oven temperature.

17. LESS/MORE keys Press to shorten or lengthen heating time .

18. WEIGHT CONVERSION key Use to change weight unit, e.g. Kg/g to Lb/oz.

19. START/AUTO MINUTE key Press to start a programme. Press once to cook on 100% for 1 minute or increase time during cooking in multiples of 1 minute.

20. DOOR OPEN button

21. STOP/CLEAR key

Press once to stop a programme, twice to cancel a programme.

22. KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key Press to set the clock or use as a minute timer, or to programme standing time.

23. WEIGHT keys Press up or down to select correct weight/ number of pieces. When minimum (or maximum) weight/number is reached, the display will not change, even if you continue to press the DOWN (or UP) key.

24. MICRO. POWER key Press to select microwave power level.

25. GRILL key Press to select Grill.

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INSTALLATION

WARNING: Inspect the Oven:

• Check the oven carefully for damage before and regularly after installation.

• Make sure the door closes properly, that it is not misaligned or warped.

• Check the hinges and door safety latches are not broken or loose.

• Ensure the door seal and sealing surfaces are not damaged.

• Inspect the oven interior and door for dents. IMPORTANT: If any damage is apparent, do not operate the oven in any way. Contact your dealer or SHARP approved service facility. (see p.

62)

1. Remove all packing materials including the feature sticker (if applicable). Do not remove the plastic film from the inside of the oven windo as this protects it from dirt. The waveguide cover prevents food and grease from entering the waveguide area where it could cause damage. DO NOT REMOVE.

2. Place oven on a secure, level surface, strong enough to take the oven weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be cooked in the oven.

3. The minimum height of free space necessary above the top surface of the oven is 19cm.

4. The oven door may become hot during cooking. Place or mount the oven so that the bottom of the oven is 85cm or more above the floor.

5. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture or high humidity are generated, (for example, near or above a conventional oven) or near combustible materials (for example, curtains). Do not block or obstruct air vent openings. Do not place objects on top of the oven.

6. Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged (See IMPORTANT! ELECTRICAL CONNECTION opposite) and that it does not run under the oven or over any hot or sharp surfaces.

7. The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in an emergency.

8. Do not use the oven outdoors.

BUILDING-IN-KIT.

An installation frame is available which enables the microwave oven to be integrated within a kitchen unit. The microwave oven is not designed to be built above or near a conventional oven. SHARP recommend the use of the build in kit, EBR-4600, available from your SHARP dealer. Only the use of this frame will guarantee the quality and safety of the oven. When building, follow installation instructions supplied carefully.

IMPORTANT! ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.

• Do not allow water to come into contact with the power supply cord or plug.

• Insert the plug properly into the socket.

• Do not connect other appliances to the same socket using an adaptor plug.

• If the plug or socket is loose or the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord. The exchange must be made by an authorised SHARP service agent.

• When removing the plug from the socket always grip the plug, never the power supply cord as this may damage the power supply cord and the connections inside the plug.

• If the fitted mains plug to your oven is a rewireable type and in the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, remove the plug and fit an appropriate type, observing the wiring code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 61. If you wish to remove or replace the plug supplied, ensure the plug is removed properly and not cut off.

• If the plug fitted to your oven is a non-rewireable plug and in the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type, observing the wiring code given in ‘To replace the mains plug’ on page 61.

Danger:

The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the plug disposed of in a safe manner. Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted into a socket outlet as a serious electric shock may occur. The plug must not be used without the fuse cover fitted. If you have any doubt about your microwave oven obtain the help of a qualified electrician.

If you wish to remove or replace the plug supplied, ensure the plug is removed properly and not cut off. When replacing the plug please ensure that you use a BSI or ASTA approved plug to BS1363, this should be fitted with a brown coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or ASTA to BS1362. If you have any doubt about electrical connection seek the help of a qualified electrician.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 61.

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19cm

Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker, consult your doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer prior to oven use.

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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

MAFF HEATING CATEGORY

900W

The heating category (a letter A to E) developed by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) with microwave oven and food manufacturers indicates the ability of the oven to heat small quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb 2oz]). It does not represent the general performance of the oven.

Microwave output power in Watts (based on international (IEC 60705) standard).

600 700 800 900 1000 Watts

OVEN OUTPUT POWER

Less heating time required

More heating time required

Letter representing the oven heating category.

Microwave Symbol.

A B C D E

OVEN OUTPUT CATEGORY

Less heating time required

More heating time required

Food packs carry cooking instructions for heating categories A to E. Follow instructions for the letter corresponding to the oven’s heating category. The higher the output power and heating category of the oven the less heating time is required. As shown opposite.

Oven Use:

• The oven is for domestic food preparation only.

• Never operate when empty, except as directed in

the operation manual (see page 10).

• Do not leave or store anything inside the oven when not in use.

• Never attempt to use the oven with the door open. It is important not to force or tamper with the door safety latches.

• Never operate the oven with any object caught in the door.

• Do not insert fingers or objects in the holes of the door latches or air-vent openings as this may damage the oven and cause an electric shock.

• If water or food drops inside the air vent openings switch off the oven immediately, unplug it and call a SHARP approved service facility. (See page 62).

• Never move the oven while it is operating.

• Do not touch the oven door, outer cabinet, rear

cabinet, oven cavity, ventilation openings, accessories and dishes during GRILL mode,

DUAL GRILL mode OVEN mode, INSTANT COOK, EXPRESS COOK and AUTO COOK

operations, unless wearing thick oven gloves, as they will become hot. Before cleaning make sure they are not hot.

Fire: If smoke is observed, switch off and unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.

Liquids: Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be taken when handling the container. Stir the liquid prior to and during heating/reheating, let liquid stand in the oven after cooking.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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MICROWAVING

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

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Power level: The microwave power level is varied

by the microwave energy switching on and off. When using power levels other than 100% you will be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing on and off as the food cooks or defrosts.

IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will default to 100% unless you press the MICRO. POWER key to the desired setting.

TO CHECK THE POWER LEVEL:

To check the microwave power level during cooking, press the MICRO. POWER key. As long as your finger is pressing the MICRO. POWER key the power level will be displayed. The oven continues to count down although the display will show the power level.

To change the power level for cooking, enter the required time and then press the MICRO. POWER key. For example:

100% (HIGH)

70% (MED.HIGH)

50% (MEDIUM)

30% (MED.LOW)

10% (LOW)

Your oven has 5 power levels. To choose the power level for cooking, follow the advice given in the recipe section. Generally the following recommendations apply:

100% - (HIGH output = 900W) used for fast cooking or reheating e.g. for casseroles, hot beverages, vegetables etc.

70% - (MEDIUM HIGH output = 630W) used for longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints, meat loaf and plated meals, also for sensitive dishes such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes.

50% - (MEDIUM output = 450W) for dense foods which require a long cooking time when cooked conventionally, eg. beef dishes, it is advisable to use this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender.

30% - (MEDIUM LOW output = 270W Defrost setting) to defrost, select this power setting, to ensure that the dish defrosts evenly. This setting is also ideal for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings and cooking egg custard.

10% - (LOW output = 90W) For gentle defrosting, eg. cream gateaux or pastry.

Introduction:

Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves which causes them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in the same way your hands get warm when you rub them together. Outer areas of food are heated by microwave energy, and remaining portions by conduction. It is, therefore, important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating. Where recommended allow food to stand. This is not optional but necessary to ensure

thorough cooking and is particularly important for dense food, such as joints of meat. Microwaves pass through non-metallic dishes and utensils and heat the food inside the dishes. Microwaves are reflected by metal. The oven is lined with metal and has a fine metallic mesh in the door to prevent microwave leakage. Metallic dishes are not suitable for microwaving. Only use utensils that are suitable for microwave ovens. (See suitable cookware, pages 24-25).

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BEFORE OPERATION

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ENERGY SAVE MODE

Your oven has an Energy Save Mode. This facility saves electricity when the oven is not in use. When you have unpacked your oven and assembled the turntable correctly (please refer to page 2) plug the oven into your electricity supply. Open & close the door. “0” will appear on the display. The oven is now ready for use. The oven will default to Energy Save Mode after 3 minutes if not used. In Energy Save Mode the display is blank and the oven cannot be operated. To cancel Energy Save Mode: i) Open & close the door. “0” will be displayed and the oven is ready for use. ii) Set the clock. Please refer to “Setting the clock” on page 8. (To revert back to Energy Save Mode, follow the procedure below). Note: If you unplug your oven at any stage you will have to reset the clock to cancel Energy Save Mode.

To start Energy Save Mode when the clock is set.

1. Make sure the correct time appears on the display.

2. Press the KITCHEN TIMER/ CLOCK SET key three times.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key. The power will be off and the display will show nothing.

x3 x1

Your oven has an energy save mode.

1. Plug in the oven. Nothing will appear on the display at this time.

2. Open the door, the display will flash the message shown opposite.

3. Close the door. The display wil show “.0”. If you set the clock “energy save” mode will be off. If you keep “energy save” mode, go to step 5.

4. Set the clock, refer to page 8.

5. Heat the oven using the upper and lower grills without food for 20 minutes. (For operation, see NOTES on page 10).

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NOTES:

• To check the time of day during a cooking process, press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key and the time of day will remain on the display as long as you keep your finger on the key. This does not affect the cooking process.

• If the clock is set, when cooking is complete, the display will show the correct time of day. If the clock has not been set, the display will only show when cooking is complete.

• If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, plug in the oven again, then open and close the door. The display will show . If this occurs during cooking, the programme will be erased. The time of day will also be erased.

• When you want to reset the time of day, follow the above example again.

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SETTING THE CLOCK

x1 x2

1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER/ CLOCK SET key twice.

2. To enter the hours press the

10 MIN key once then the 1 MIN key twice.

Example:

To set the the time of day, 12:35:

x3 x5 x1

4. To enter the minutes press the 10 MIN key 3 times then the 1 MIN key 5 times.

3. To change from hours to minutes press the KITCHEN TIMER/ CLOCK SET key once.

5. To start the clock press the KITCHEN

TIMER/ CLOCK SET key once.

Your oven is fitted with a 12 hour clock. To set the time of day, follow the guidelines in the example below:

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NOTES:

• Your oven can be programmed for up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds (99.90).

• When the door is opened during cooking, the cooking time on the display stops. The cooking time starts to count

down again when the door is closed and the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.

• When oven operation is finished, the time of day will reappear on the display, if the clock has been set.

• If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the MICRO. POWER key. As long as your finger is

touching the key, the power level will be displayed.

HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN

Opening and closing the door:

To open oven door, press the door opening button. The oven lamp will light when the door is open. Close the door firmly and the lamp will go out.

Starting the oven:

Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable or directly onto the turntable. Close the door and press the START/AUTO

MINUTE key.

Stopping the oven:

If you wish to stop the oven during cooking press the STOP/CLEAR key once or open the oven door. If you wish to cancel the cooking programme, press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.

1. To enter the cooking time, press the 1 MIN key twice then the 10 SEC key three times.

2. To input the power level press the MICRO. POWER key twice for 70%.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to start cooking.

The display will count down through the cooking time.

Example:

To cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 70% microwave power .

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COOKING MODE

GRILL-1 (Top Grill)

GRILL-2 (Bottom Grill)

GRILL-3 (Top & Bottom Grills)

PRESS GRILL KEY

Once

Twice

3 Times

NOTES:

• When browning or crisping foods in a casserole dish, use the rack, if the container is shallow enough. However, it is advisable

to place such containers directly onto the turntable - allow a little extra time to

brown and crisp

• After cooking using the top grill and bottom grill, the display may show ‘NOW COOLING’.

• Follow recommended GRILL times and procedures given in the charts on pages 35 - 36.

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The oven has top and bottom grills which can be operated independently or combined.

• First enter the cooking time by using the TIME

keys.

• Then press the GRILL key to select the heating

element(s) required (top, bottom or combined). See table opposite for selection details.

• Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

The turntable rotates to ensure even browning during grilling. Use the grill key for bacon, fish fingers and tea cakes or for making cheese on toast. It is also ideal for browning and crisping food which has been microwaved.

The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, turntable, rack, dishes and especially the bottom grill heater become very hot. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves

when removing food or the turntable from the oven.

1. To enter the grilling time, press the 1 MIN key 8 times.

2. To select GRILL-1 press the GRILL key once.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to start grilling.

EXAMPLE:

To grill for 8 minutes, using GRILL-1.

WARNING:

GRILLING

NOTE:

When first using the grill, smoke and odour will be given off. To avoid this happening when food is being cooked, heat the top and bottom grills without food for approximately 20 minutes.

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DUAL GRILLING

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Example:

To cook using DUAL GRILL-1, 70% microwave power for 15 minutes.

1. To enter the grilling time, press the 10 MIN key once and the 1 MIN key 5 times.

2. Press the DUAL GRILL key once.

3. Press the START/

AUTO MINUTE

key once to start cooking.

DUAL GRILL combines the power of the microwave with the grills.

There are two DUAL GRILL modes:

1. Dual Grill-1 - Top grill with microwave.

2. Dual Grill-2 - Bottom grill with microwave.

These modes are preset with microwave power level, 30%.

• First enter cooking time.

• Then enter the DUAL GRILL mode by pressing the DUAL GRILL key until the desired setting appears on the display. See table opposite.

• Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

The combination of microwaves with the grill reduces cooking time and provides a crisp, brown finish giving you the convenience of fast cooking with a traditional appetising appearance.

3. Press the MICRO. POWER key 3 times.

NOTES:

• When browning or crisping foods in a casserole dish, use the rack, if the container is shallow enough. However, it is advisable to place such containers directly onto the turntable - allow a little extra time to brown and crisp.

• Follow recommended DUAL GRILLING times and procedures given in the charts on pages 37 - 38.

• After cooking, the display will show ‘NOW COOLING’.

The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, turntable, rack, dishes and especially bottom grill heater will become very hot. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves

when removing food or the turntable from the oven.

WARNING:

COOKING

MODE

Dual Grill - 1 (Top Grill + Microwave*)

Dual Grill - 2 (Bottom Grill + Microwave*)

NOTE:

* To adjust the microwave power level, press the

MICRO. POWER key. You can select power levels 10% to 100% in 5 levels

PRESS

DUAL GRILL

KEY

Once

Twice

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PREHEATING THE OVEN

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EXAMPLE:

To preheat the oven to 180°C.

NOTES:

• During preheating and oven cooking, you will hear the cooling fan cycling on and off. This is completely normal and will not affect the cooking.

• When the oven reaches the desired temperature, the audible signal will sound and display the temperature in °C. Do not press the STOP/CLEAR key after opening and closing the door,

as this will cancel the OVEN MODE.

• If you prefer not to preheat the oven where recommended in the cookbook section, allow extra cooking time.

• The preheated temperature will be maintained for approximately 30 minutes before automatically turning itself off and returning to the time of day if the clock has been previously set.

• If you wish to preheat the oven then cook at a different temperature, enter the cooking time then press the OVEN (°C) key until the desired temperature is displayed.

• You can check the actual temperature during preheating by pressing the OVEN (°C) key. The temperature will appear on the display. This will not affect the oven operation.

Your oven can be preheated to a desired temperature prior to oven cooking.

1. To enter the desired temperature, press the OVEN (°C) key twice.

2. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to begin preheating.

3. When the oven reaches 180°C, the audible signal will sound and the oven will display 180°C. Place food in the oven, enter the desired cooking time and temperature before pressing the START/AUTO

MINUTE key to cook.

The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, turntable, rack, dishes and especially the bottom grill heater become very hot. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves

when removing food or the turntable from the oven.

WARNING:

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OVEN COOKING

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The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, turntable, rack, dishes and especially bottom grill heater will become very hot. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves

when removing food or the turntable from the oven.

2. To enter the temperature press the OVEN (°C) key three times.

1. To enter the baking time, press the 10 MIN key twice.

3. Press the START/ AUTO MINUTE key once to start baking.

Your oven can be programmed to cook with seven different temperatures by combining the top and bottom grills.

NOTES:

• Once the oven has started you can find out the temperature you have programmed by pressing the OVEN (°C) key. The temperature will appear on the display. This will not affect the programme or cooking time.

• After cooking is complete the cooling fan will continue working for a short time to lower the temperature of the electrical and mechanical components. The display will show ‘NOW COOLING’.

• Recipes requiring a browned or crispy underside (ie; pies, pizza and bread), should be placed on the turntable.

• Small food items such as pastries or biscuits should be cooked on the rack so as to avoid browning too quickly.

• Follow the recommended OVEN COOKING times and procedures given in the chart on page 39.

Display will count down

through baking time.

WARNING:

NOTES:

• OVEN cooking is ideal for cooking recipes in the cookbook section.

• When using the OVEN facility, all metal cookware can be used. See SUITABLE COOKWARE

pages 24 - 25.

• The oven function is different to conventional cooking. Please convert the convection

temperatures. To convert recipes normally cooked using a conventional convection oven decrease cooking temperature by approx. 50 - 60°C.

This is necessary due to the additional heat generated during dual operation of the top and bottom grills. If food is not cooked within the normal cooking time, add an extra 5 mins then check again. Repeat this until food is cooked.

EXAMPLE:

To cook an Apple Pie usually cooked at 220°C for 20 minutes, reduce the temperature to 160°C and cook for 20 minutes.

EXAMPLE:

To bake for 20 minutes at 160°C:

The temperatures available in degrees Centigrade are:

200°C, 180°C, 160°C, 130°C, 100°C, 70°C, 40°C

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INSTANT COOK

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WEIGHT RANGE:

• Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg.

• You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given (see the chart on page 15).

• To cook weights below or above that range or foods not included in the chart on page 15, refer to the

charts in the cookbook section.

NOTES:

• The INSTANT COOK function can only be input within 3 minutes after cooking completion, closing the door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR key.

• You can enter the weight by holding down the desired INSTANT COOK key, as well as by pressing, until the desired weight appears.

• You can use the LESS/MORE keys, see page 22.

• When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops and indicates instructions on the

display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

• The final temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is piping hot after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking manually.

• You can enter the weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g. To convert to either weight range press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key once before pressing desired INSTANT COOK key. See page 23.

• All menus on INSTANT COOK use a combination of microwave power and grill during the cooking programme to provide a brown, crisp traditional looking and tasting result.

• If you use the AUTO MINUTE function during INSTANT COOK operation, the food may be overcooked.

1. Press the BREAKFAST key once.

INSTANT COOK enables you to cook the foods listed on the control panel and on the chart on page 15.

Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function.

2. The oven will automatically start cooking after 2 seconds.

WARNING:

The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, turntable, rack, dishes and especially the bottom grill heater become very hot. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves

when removing food or the turntable from the oven.

Example:

To cook one serving of Breakfast (thin sausage & eggs).

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BREAKFAST 1 - 3 servings • Grease the turntable with 5 - 10ml of oil.

• Place bacon and/or sausages on the turntable.

(Pierce sausages).

• When oven indicates, turn bacon/sausages over and add eggs (not beaten).

• After cooking, leave to stand for 2 - 3 minutes.

NOTE: See the table below. Use MORE key or

LESS key as indicated.

NOTE: It is not necessary to pierce eggs as this programme uses only the grill, after the eggs have been

added.

PIZZA 0.1 - 0.9 kg • Remove from package and place on the turntable.

• After cooking, remove from the turntable and put on

plate for serving. NOTE: Use the MORE key for frozen pizza.

(Thin and crispy or deep pan type)

Bacon & eggs LESS Bacon (approx 30g/Slice, approx 0.25cm thick) 2 rashers 4 rashers 6 rashers

Egg (size 3) 1 2 3

Thin sausage & eggs Thin sausage (approx 25g each/approx 1.5cm) 4 8 12

Egg (size 3) 1 2 3

Bacon, thin sausage Bacon (approx 30g/ slice, approx 0.25cm thick) 2 rashers 4 rashers 6 rashers

Thin sausage (approx 25g each/approx 1.5cm) 2 4 6 Egg (size 3) 1 2 3

Thick sausages & eggs MORE Thick sausage (approx 50g each/approx 2.5cm) 3 6 9

Egg (size 3) 1 2 3

MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

Less/

Ingredient 1 Serving 2 Servings 3 Servings

INSTANT COOK CHART

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EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST

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EXPRESS COOK enables you to cook 3 popular menus, from frozen or chilled, listed on the control panel and the chart on page 17.

EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to defrost the 3 menus listed on the control panel and the chart on page 18.

Follow the example below for details on how to operate these functions.

2. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight is displayed.

1. Press the ROAST BEEF key once to select cooking from frozen.

Example 1: To cook medium Roast Beef weighing 0.6kg from frozen, using EXPRESS COOK.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to start cooking.

2. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight is displayed.

1. Select the menu required by pressing the MEAT JOINT key once.

Example 2: To defrost a Meat Joint weighing 1.8kg, using EXPRESS DEFROST.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to start defrosting.

NOTE:

If the DOWN (▼) weight key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight range, each time the key is pressed. If the UP (▲) weight key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range, each time the key is pressed. You can enter the weight by holding down the WEIGHT keys, as well as by pressing, until the desired weight appears.

x1x1

x13

The display will count down

through the defrosting time.

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

x13

The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, turntable, rack, dishes and especially the bottom grill heater become very hot. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves

when removing food or the turntable from the oven.

WARNING:

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EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST CHARTS

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WEIGHT RANGE:

• Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg and

12.5oz to 13oz.

• You are restricted to enter a weight within the range (see the following charts).

• To cook/defrost weights above or below that range or foods not included in the charts below, refer to the

charts in the Cookbook section.

NOTES:

• Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key where recommended in the charts below.

• When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops and indicates instructions on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

• The final temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is piping hot after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking manually.

• You can enter the weight in Lb/oz or kg/g. To convert to either weight range press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key once before entering the weight. See page 23.

• When freezing foods for EXPRESS COOK, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.

• All menus on EXPRESS COOK use a combination of microwave power and grill during the cooking

programme to provide a brown, crisp traditional looking and tasting result.

• If you use the AUTO MINUTE function during EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST operation, the food may be overcooked.

EXPRESS COOK

MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

Roast Beef/Lamb 0.6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the rack.

• Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.

• After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium

foil for 10 minutes.

x1: Frozen NOTE: Select the MORE key for well done. x2: Chilled It is not possible to use the LESS key for

beef/lamb.

Roast Pork 0.6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the rack.

• Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.

• After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium

foil for 10 minutes.

x1: Frozen NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS key for pork. x2: Chilled

Roast Poultry 1.2kg - 1.8kg • Pierce skin (chilled only) a few times and place poultry

breast side down in a flan dish on the rack.

• Turn poultry over when the audible signal sounds. When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove the giblets

x1: Frozen at first or second turn over. x2: Chilled • After cooking, leave poultry to stand wrapped in

aluminium foil for 10 minutes.

NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS key for poultry.

This menu is only suitable for cooking whole poultry.

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MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

Meat joint: 0.6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable. Beef/Lamb/Pork • Turn over when audible signal sounds.

• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60 - 90 minutes until defrosted.

Whole Poultry 1.2kg - 1.8kg • Place poultry breast side up in a flan dish on the

turntable.

• Turn over when audible signal sounds.

• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60 - 90 minutes until evenly

defrosted.

Chicken Quarters 0.3kg - 1.2kg • Place quarters best side up in a flan dish on the

turntable.

• Turn over and rearrange when audible signal sounds.

• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 15 - 30 minutes until evenly

defrosted.

EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST CHARTS

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For converting to Lb/oz see the conversion chart on page 29. Weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking, as the labelled weight is only approximate.

Defrost: If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminium foil. This will

prevent the areas from becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls. Do not cook the meat or poultry until thoroughly defrosted.

EXPRESS DEFROST

AUTO COOK

AUTO COOK enables you to cook foods listed on the control panel and the chart on pages 19 and 20. Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function.

EXAMPLE: To cook 0.5kg Chilled Ready Meals using AUTO COOK AC-1.

1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO COOK key once.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to start cooking.

2. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight is displayed.

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AC-1 Chilled Ready Meals 0.3kg - 0.8 kg • For one section containers, use a

(5°C) skewer to pierce film in five places.

Stirrable e.g: • For two section containers, pierce Spaghetti Bolognese, using a skewer. Pierce meat/main Beef Stew portion three times and rice/pasta

portion twice. Non-Stirrable e.g: • For food contained in bag(s), pierce meat portion five times Lasagne, on each side. For rice/pasta pierce five times on one side Cottage Pie only (where rice/pasta portion bags come already

perforated, do not pierce further).

AC-2 Frozen Ready Meals 0.3kg - 0.8 kg •Place in a flan dish on the rack.

(-18°C) •

Stir, if possible, when the oven indicates.

•

After cooking, leave to stand for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Stirrable e.g: Spaghetti Bolognese, NOTES: Beef Stew •For stirrable foods, stir as oven indicates. For food in bags,

manipulate contents. For non-stirrable foods, it is not Non-Stirrable e.g: necessary to stir. Lasagne, •

For non-stirrable foods, press the MORE key, before pressing

Cottage Pie the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

•It is not possible to use the LESS key for these menus.

AUTO COOK CHART

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SELECTING MENU: The menu will be changed automatically by holding down the AUTO COOK key. WEIGHT RANGE:

• Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg and

12.5oz to 13oz

• Ready Meals AC-1 & AC-2 should be rounded up to the nearest 0.05kg (for example 0.34kg to 0.35kg).

• You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given (see the chart on pages 19 and 20).

• To cook weights below or above that range or foods not included in the chart on pages 19 and 20, refer

to the charts in the Cookbook section.

NOTES:

• If the DOWN (▼) weight key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight range/

number of pieces, each time the key is pressed. If the UP (▲) weight key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range/number of

pieces, each time the key is pressed.

• You can enter the weight by holding down the WEIGHT keys, as well as by pressing, until the desired weight appears.

• Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key where recommended in the chart on pages 19 and 20.

• When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops and the audible signals sound, the remaining cooking time and an indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

• The final temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is piping hot after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking manually.

• You can enter the weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g. To convert to either weight range press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key once before entering the weight. See page 24.

• All menus with the exception of Chilled Ready Meals (AC-1) and Frozen Ready Meals (AC-2) use a combination of microwave power and grill during the cooking programme to provide a brown, crisp traditional looking and tasting result.

• If you use the AUTO MINUTE function during AUTO COOK operation, the food may be overcooked.

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AC-3 Chicken Quarters 1 - 4 pieces •Place chicken quarters best side down, in a flan dish on the

(chilled) 1 piece rack.

•Turn over when audible signal sounds.

leg quarters = 300g • Stand for 4 - 5 minutes wrapped in aluminium foil after

cooking. breast with wing quarters = 400g NOTE: Use the MORE key for breast with wing

quarters. It is not possible to use the LESS key for chicken quarters

AC-4 Crispy Crumb Foods 0.1kg - 0.4kg •Place the Crispy Crumb foods on to the turntable.

(ie fish fingers, •After cooking, remove from the turntable. chicken nuggets)

NOTE: Use the MORE key for frozen crispy crumb foods.

(chilled & frozen)

AC-5 Oven Chips 0.1kg - 0.4kg •Place the frozen oven chips on to the turntable.

•After cooking, remove from the turntable.

NOTE: Use the LESS key for thin oven chips.

Use the MORE key for thick oven chips.

AC-6 Baked Potatoes 1 - 4 pieces •Pierce each potato in several places, place towards the

(potatoes) edge of the turntable. (1 piece = 250 g) •After cooking, leave potatoes to stand for 2 - 3 minutes.

AUTO COOK CHART

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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

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1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING A sequence of 4 stages (maximum) can be programmed using combinations of MICROWAVE, GRILL, DUAL

GRILL and OVEN.

EXAMPLE:

To cook for: 5 minutes on 100 % microwave power (Stage 1)

16 minutes on 30 % microwave power (Stage 2)

2. To input the power level press the MICRO. POWER key once.

1. To input the time, press the 1 MIN key 5 times.

3. To input the time press the 10 MIN key once and then press the 1 MIN key 6 times.

The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes on 100% and then for 16 minutes on 30%.

5. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to start.

4. To input the power level press the MICRO. POWER key four times.

NOTE: If 100% is selected as the final power level, it is not necessary to input the power level.

2. AUTO MINUTE:

AUTO MINUTE enables you:

• To cook on 100% microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.

• To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.

Example: To cook on 100% for 2 minutes, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.

NOTES:

• The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start, can only be input within 3 minutes after cooking completion, closing the door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR key.

• The cooking time may be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes.

STAGE 1

STAGE 2

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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

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3. LESS (▼) and MORE (▲)

The LESS (▼) and MORE (▲) keys allow you to cook/defrost food for more or less time than the preset programmes.

For Example: If you prefer Baked Potatoes which are cooked but still firm, use the LESS (▼) key.

Alternatively, if you prefer Baked Potatoes softer, use the MORE (▲) key.

• To use LESS and MORE with EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST / AUTO COOK

Press the LESS (▼) / MORE (▲) key before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

• To use LESS and MORE with INSTANT COOK

Press the LESS (▼) / MORE (▲) key within 2 seconds after pressing the desired INSTANT COOK key.

If you select MORE, the display will show (▲). Alternatively, if you select LESS, the display will show (▼). Some menus cannot use the LESS function. If you select LESS for them, will appear when the

START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed. NOTE: To cancel LESS (▼) / MORE (▲), simply press the same key again.

To change MORE to LESS simply press the LESS (▼) key. To change LESS to MORE simply press the MORE (▲) key.

• To use LESS and MORE with MANUAL COOKING

Press the LESS (▼) or MORE (▲) key to decrease or increase the cooking or defrosting time in multiples of 1 minute whilst the oven is in use. The overall cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 99 minutes.

Example: To cook on 50% for 10 minutes and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes:

NOTE: If you use this function for INSTANT COOK, EXPRESS COOK, EXPRESS DEFROST and AUTO

COOK, the food may be overcooked or under cooked.

1. To input the time press the 10 MIN key once.

2. To input the power press the MICRO. POWER key three times.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to start cooking.

4. To reduce the time by 2 minutes press the LESS key twice.

Cooking time is reduced by two minutes and continues to count down, for example:

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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

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4. KITCHEN TIMER

You can use the KITCHEN TIMER for timing where microwave cooking is not involved. For example, to time a boiled egg cooked on a conventional hob, to monitor the standing time for microwaved food or to remind you of the time when making a phone call.

Example: To set the timer for 5 minutes:

You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds. To cancel the KITCHEN TIMER whilst counting down, simply press the STOP/CLEAR key and the display will return to the time of day, if set.

NOTE: The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used whilst cooking.

3. Press the START/ AUTO MINUTE key

once.

2. Enter the desired time by pressing the 1 MIN key 5 times.

1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER key once.

The display will count down. When the display reaches zero, the audible signal will sound.

5. WEIGHT CONVERSION

Your oven comes set for kg (kilograms). You can use the WEIGHT CONVERSION function to convert kg to lbs or vice-versa. The oven memorises the

weight unit of the last operation, until you change it. To change from kg to lbs press the WEIGHT

CONVERSION key when the display shows the time of day or before entering the weight.

Example:

To change from kg to lbs when using EXPRESS DEFROST “Whole Poultry” (3lb 15oz).

1. Press the WHOLE POULTRY key.

2. Press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key once to change from kg to lbs.

3. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT keys.

4. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to begin cooking.

x22

NOTE: For INSTANT COOK, press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key before pressing the desired

INSTANT COOK key. or will appear on the display.

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SUITABLE COOKWARE

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SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING GRILL OVEN

DUAL

GRILLING

YES

Microwave cling film and bags must be vented for steam to escape, pierce in 4-5 places. Do not use plastic or metal ties as they may melt or catch fire due to ‘arcing’.

YES

Except for dishes with metallic decoration.

YES

Always attend the oven closely. Look at the oven from time to time when heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.

YES

Always attend the oven closely. Only use to absorb fat and moisture when warming food. Pay special attention as overheating may cause a fire in your oven.

YES

Always place on an up-turned plate on the turntable to prevent heat stress. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Be careful as these become very hot. Popcorn: Only use microwave popcorn within recommended packaging (follow popcorn manufacturer's instructions). Never use oil unless the manufacturer recommends and never cook for longer than instructed.

COOKWARE

Heat resistant glass, (e.g. Pyrex®, Fire King®, Corning Ware ®).

Microwave-safe plastic cookware.

Microwave cling film, microwave roasting bags.

Heat-resistant china and ceramics.

Disposable containers: Thin plastic, paper, straw and wooden containers.

Kitchen paper.

Browning dishes & self-heating packages.

Metal cookware.

For microwaving, use only those utensils suitable for microwave cookery as indicated below.

A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommended, as food in the corners tends to overcook.

YES YES YES

NO NO NO

NO YES YES

Except for

dishes with

metallic

decoration.

NO NO NO

YES YES NO

If desired,

metal trays

may be

used.

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SUITABLE COOKWARE

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SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING GRILL OVEN

DUAL

GRILLING

YES YES YES/NO

Use aluminium foil for shielding

only.

YES YES YES

COOKWARE

YES/NO

Use small pieces of aluminium foil to shield food from overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven walls. Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by the manufacturer, eg. MicroFoil ®, follow instructions carefully.

YES

The metal rack supplied has been specially designed for all cooking modes and will not damage the oven.

Aluminium foil & foil containers, made from "Micro Foil®".

Rack.

Stir, turn &

stand

Initial and final temperature of

food

Composition

& quality

Face & Hands: Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the oven. Stand back

when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.

For even cooking stir, turn or rearrange food during cooking. Where recommended, leave food to stand after cooking or defrosting.

The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed, eg. chilled food requires more cooking than food at room temperature. The temperature of the container is not a true indication of the temperature of the food or drink. Cut into foods with fillings, for example, jam doughnuts, to release heat or steam.

Food high in fat or sugar (Christmas pudding or mince pies) requires less heating time and should be watched, over-heating can lead to fire. Good quality ingredients should be used for microwaving. Economical cuts of meat are recommended for casserole.

Check the temperature of food and drink and stir before serving. Take special care when serving to babies, children or the elderly. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.

FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION

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ADVICE FOR COOKING

FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION

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Piercing

Arrangement

Covering

Size & shape

Density &

quantity

Hygiene

Food with skin (such as potatoes, apples, fish, chicken), or with membrane (such as the white and yolk of eggs, including boiled eggs), must be pierced in several places before cooking or reheating. If not, steam will build up and may cause food to explode. Note: Eggs in their shells and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in the microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwaving has ended.

Place thickest parts of food on the outside of the dish, for example, the meaty ends of chicken drumsticks should be placed on the outside of the dish.

Fish, vegetables and certain other foods benefit from being covered during microwave cookery, follow recommendations where given and use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.

Food size and shape affect the amount of cooking time needed. When cooking more than one portion of the same food ensure they are of a similar size and shape.

Food density and quantity affect the amount of cooking time needed, for example, potatoes require more cooking than peas; four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.

Food hygiene standards (storage, handling and preparation) apply to microwaving. Always store convenience foods as recommended by the food manufacturer and keep no longer than the "Use By" date.

WARNING - Always attend the oven when in use. Carefully follow the SHARP Operation Manual at all times. If you exceed recommended cooking times and/or use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn, and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.

The microwave power level will default to 100% unless you press the MICRO. POWER key to reach the desired setting. Take care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, for example, Christmas pudding, mince pies and fruit cakes. (See the Reheating chart in the cookbook section for guidance). Before use, the user should check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens. Lids: Always remove lids from food jars and containers before you use them in the oven. If you do not, steam and pressure will build up inside and the container may explode. Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold turntable, or cold foods/utensils on a hot turntable. WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

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ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING

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Meat joints

Poultry

Steak, Chops

& Chicken

Portions

Cubed &

Minced Meat

Whole Fish

& Fillets

Prepacked

Frozen Foods

Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4-5 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand for 60-90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.

Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 3-4 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow poultry to stand for 60-90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted. NOTE: Do not defrost poultry with giblets.

Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn over at least 2-3 times. Shield if necessary.

Place in a bowl, stir or turn over at least 3-4 times during defrosting, remove defrosted parts each time. Please refer to the Defrost Chart on page 30.

Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn over at least twice. Shield if necessary.

Remove packaging, including any foil and place in a suitable dish.

NOTES:

• To defrost food, use either 30% or 10% microwave power.

• Shield warm areas with small pieces of foil if necessary.

• It is important to turn food over, separate (where appropriate) and rearrange to ensure even

defrosting.

• Standing time is necessary to ensure thorough defrosting.

• Ensure food is defrosted thoroughly before use.

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ADVICE FOR REHEATING

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WARNINGS: Oil & Fat: Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. Stand back

when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.

Never heat liquids in narrow-necked containers, as this could result in the contents erupting from the container and may cause burns.

• Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating.

• Reheating times will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together

with the size, shape and material of the container.

• To avoid overheating and fire, special care must be taken when reheating foods with a high sugar or fat content, for example, mince pies, Christmas pudding.

• Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufacturers’ instructions on the can.

Plated meals

Casseroles

Poultry portions

Sliced meat

Pies

Vegetables

Remove any poultry or meat portions, reheat these separately, see below. Place smaller items of

food to the centre of the plate, larger and thicker foods to the edge. Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on 50%, stir/rearrange halfway through reheating. Ensure food is thoroughly reheated before serving.

Cover with vented microwave cling film or suitable lid, reheat on 50%. Stir frequently to ensure even reheating.

Place thickest parts of the portions on the outside of the dish, cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on 70%. Turn over halfway through. NOTE: Ensure poultry is thoroughly reheated, before serving.

Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on 50%. Rearrange at least once to ensure even reheating. NOTE: Ensure meat is thoroughly reheated before serving.

Place pies in a flan dish. Reheat meat pies on 70% and fruit pies on 50%.

Cover with vented microwave cling film or suitable lid and reheat on 50%. Stir at least once during reheating.

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COOKBOOK

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INTRODUCTION

This Cookbook contains a wide variety of recipes developed specifically for your microwave oven. These will give you successful results and will save time and electricity. The recipes demonstrate the capabilities of your oven and prove that microwave technology is the efficient and effective alternative to conventional cooking. The cookery notes below compliment all cooking procedures in this cookbook and should be read in advance of recipe preparation.

CONTENTS

Introduction & Conversion Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Defrosting Charts:

Meat, poultry, fish and fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Cooking Charts

Meat, poulty and fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Fresh and frozen vegetables and fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Rice, pasta and eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Reheating Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Grilling Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Double Grilling Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Dual Grill Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-38

Oven Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-58

SPOON MEASURES

1.25ml

teaspoon

2.5ml

teaspoon 5ml 1 teaspoon 15ml 1 tablespoon

CONVERSION CHARTS

WEIGHT MEASURES

15g

oz 25g 1oz 50g 2oz 100g 4oz 175g 6oz 225g 8oz 450g 1lb

VOLUME MEASURES

30ml 1floz 100ml 3floz 150ml 5floz (

pt)

300ml 10floz (

pt)

600ml 20floz (1pt)

• Please weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking, as labelled weights are only approximate.

• Where dishes are covered use vented microwave cling film unless otherwise stated. Where dishes are lined, use greaseproof paper unless otherwise stated.

• Please note that all preparation times and serving quantities are approximate.

• All ingredients are given in both metric and imperial measures. Use either set but not a combination of

both measures.

• Cooking times in the charts and recipes are based on standard conditions. Cooking results will vary according to the condition of foods, utensils and the oven. Please check the cooking result and, if necessary, adjust cooking times accordingly.

• Serve all dishes immediately unless otherwise stated.

• Butter and margarine can be interchanged on recipes, as preferred.

• Half-fat, skimmed or full-fat milk may be used in all recipes, as preferred.

• Where it is necessary to blend foods, use a food processor, liquidiser or press through a sieve.

• Chilled foods are to be cooked from 5°C. DO NOT COOK FROM FROZEN.

• Ambient/fresh/dried/canned foods are to be cooked from 20°C. DO NOT COOK FROM FROZEN.

• Frozen foods are to be cooked from -18°C.

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Meat Joints (Beef,Lamb,Pork)

Minced Meat

Steak 2cm (3/4”) thick

Chops and Sausages

Bacon

❖Whole Poultry

(Chicken,Turkey,Duck)

Chicken Portions

Chicken/Turkey Breasts & Drumsticks

Minced Turkey

Whole Fish (Trout, Mackerel)

Fish Fillets/Steaks

Apples

Blackcurrants/ Redcurrants/Raspberries Blackberries

Gooseberries/ Rhubarb/Strawberries

Bread (sliced)

Pastry (Puff or Shortcrust)

Meat & Fruit Pies (cooked)

30-32 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

5-8 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

11-12 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

16-18 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

11-12 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

20-22 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

8-9 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

11-12 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

11-12 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

9 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

7-8 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

8-9 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

6-7 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

7-8 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

6 Minutes/

400g(14oz)

5 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

7-8 Minutes/

large pie

10%

30%

10%

30%

Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5

times during defrosting. Shield.

Place on a plate.

Turn over 3 - 4 times, removing

defrosted mince each time.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place on a plate. Separate and re-

arrange twice during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 4-5 times,

during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a bowl. Turn 3-4 times,

removing defrosted mince each time.

Place in a flan dish. Separate and rearrange twice during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a dish. Stir during

defrosting. Shield.

Place in a dish. Stir during

defrosting. Shield.

Place in a dish. Stir during

defrosting. Shield.

Place on the turntable. Separate and

rearrange during defrosting.

Place on a plate. Turn over half way

through defrosting.

Remove from foil container. Place in

a flan dish.

60-90 Minutes

15-30 Minutes

5-10 Minutes

60-90 Minutes

25-30 Minutes

15-20 Minutes

15 Minutes

15-20 Minutes

5-10 Minutes

10-15 Minutes

15-20 Minutes

DEFROSTING CHART

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FOOD DEFROST MICRO ▼ METHOD ● STANDING

TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

NOTE:

▼ Method: If shielding is necessary, use small pieces of foil. ❖ Poultry: Chicken, turkey and duck must be defrosted without giblets.

● Standing Time: During recommended standing time, wrap or cover food in foil.

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Beef (rare)

(Topside, Silverside)

Beef (medium)

(Topside, Silverside)

Beef (well done)

(

Topside, Silverside)

Beefburgers

Minced Meat

Sausages (thick)

Sausages (thin)

Lamb (Fillet, Shoulder, Leg)

Lamb Chops

Pork (Loin, Leg)

Pork Chops (with bone)

Pork Chops (boneless)

Gammon Joint

Bacon

Whole Poultry (Chicken, Turkey, Duck)

Chicken Portions (Chicken/Turkey Breasts & Drumsticks)

Minced Turkey

Fish Fillets

Whole Fish & Steaks

9-10 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

12-13 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

16-17 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

10 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

8 Minutes/ 450g (1lb)

4 Minutes/

4 sausages

6 Minutes/

8 sausages

2 Minutes/

4 sausages

17 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

10 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

18-19 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

17 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

13 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

18-19 Minutes/

450g (1lb) 3 Minutes/

4 slices

14 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

14 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

9 Minutes/ 450g (1lb)

6-7 Minutes/

450g (1lb) 7 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

70%

100%

70%

100%

70%

100%

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway

through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway

through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway

through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway

through cooking.

Place in a bowl. Stir 2-3 times during

cooking.

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway

through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway

through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway

through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway

through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway

through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway

through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway

through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway

through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4 times

during cooking.

Place on a plate. Turn over halfway

through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway

through cooking.

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway

through cooking.

Place in a bowl. Stir2-3 times

during cooking.

Place in a single layer in a flan dish.

Cover and cook.

Place in a single layer in a flan dish.

Cover and cook.

10 Minutes

2-3 Minutes

2 Minutes

10 Minutes

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

4-5 Minutes

10 Minutes

1 Minutes

10 Minutes

5 Minutes

2-3 Minutes

COOKING CHART

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FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING

TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

NOTES:

• All foods in this chart are cooked from chilled (5°C).

• Remove cooking juices halfway through cooking.

• DO NOT COOK FROM FROZEN USING THESE TIMINGS.

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2 Minutes

5 Minutes

4 Minutes

2 Minutes

3 Minutes

2 Minutes

3 Minutes

2 Minutes

Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish.

Stir halfway through cooking.

Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish.

Stir halfway through cooking.

Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water. Cover. Stir

halfway through cooking.

Slice or break into florets.Add 30ml (2tbsp)

water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover.

Stir 1/2 through cooking.

Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish.

Stir halfway through cooking.

Slice. Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover.

Stir halfway through cooking.

Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir

halfway through cooking.

Pierce in several places.

Place on the edge of the turntable.

Cut into quarters. Add 60ml (4tbsp) water.

Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

Dice. Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover dish.

Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Cover dish. Turnover halfway

through cooking.

Place in dish. Cover dish. Stir halfway

through cooking.

Peel & slice. Place in a dish and cover.

Stir during cooking.

Place in a dish and cover.

Stir during cooking.

100%

5 Minutes/ 225g (8oz)

5-6 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

5-6 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

5 Minutes/ 225g (8oz)

6-7 Minutes/

2 cobs

4-5 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

5-6 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

4-5 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

10-12 Minutes/

2 potatoes

9-10 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

7-8 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

5--6 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

6-7 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

6 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

5-6 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

10-11 Minutes/

2 cobs

5-6 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

5-6 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

5-6 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

Aubergines & Broccoli (fresh)

Beans (green - fresh)

Brussels Sprouts (fresh)

Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery (fresh)

Corn on the Cob (fresh)

Courgettes & Leeks (fresh)

Parsnips & Spinach (fresh)

Peas (fresh)

Potatoes, Jacket (250g/9oz - each) (fresh)

Potatoes, Boiled (old & new - fresh)

Swede & Turnips (fresh)

Beans & Cabbage (green - frozen)

Broccoli, Leaf Spinach, Brussels Sprouts (frozen)

Carrots - sliced (frozen)

Cauliflower florets (frozen)

Corn on the Cob (frozen)

Peas, Sweetcorn & Mixed Vegetables (frozen)

Apples & Rhubarb (fresh)

Blackberries/Raspb erries/Redcurrants/ Gooseberries

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FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING

TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

NOTE:

• Prior to cooking, fresh vegetables and fruit are at ambient temperature (20°C).

• Frozen vegetables are cooked from -18°C.

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White rice (long grain) (dried)

Brown rice (dried)

DRIED PASTA

Spaghetti (short cut)

Macaroni (short cut)

Tagliatelle

Pasta shells

FRESH PASTA

Spaghetti/ Tagliatelle

Fusilli/Penne/ Conchiglie/ Farfalle

Ravioli

Tortellini (white)

Tortellini (brown)

EGGS

Omelette

Scrambled Eggs

14-15 Minutes

21-22 Minutes

11-12 Minutes

12-13 Minutes

10-11 Minutes

11-12 Minutes

8 Minutes

12 Minutes

14 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

15g (1/2oz) butter

4 eggs (size 3)

90ml (6tbsp) milk

salt & pepper

15g (

oz) butter,

2 eggs (size 3), 30ml

(2tbsp) milk, salt &

Pepper

70%

100%

Add 300ml (

pint) boiling water/100g (4oz)

rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

Add 400ml (14fl.oz) boiling water/100g (4oz)

rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

Add 300ml (

pint) boiling water/100g (4oz)

pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

Add 300ml (

pint) boiling water/100g (4oz)

pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

Add 300ml (

pint) boiling water/100g (4oz)

pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

Add 300ml (1/2pint) boiling water/100g (4oz)

pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

Add 300ml (

pint) boiling water/100g (4oz)

pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

Add 300ml (

pint) boiling water/100g (4oz)

pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

Add 300ml (

pint) boiling water/100g (4oz)

pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

Add 300ml (

pint) boiling water/100g (4oz)

pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

Add 300ml (

pint) boiling water/100g (4oz)

pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

1 Whisk together eggs and milk. Season. 2 Place butter in a 25.4cm (10”) flan dish.

Heat on 100% for 1 minute, until melted. Coat the dish with the melted butter.

3 Pour omelette mixture into flan dish. Cook

on 100% for 2 minutes. Whisk mixture and cook again on 100% for 4 minutes.

1 Melt the butter in a bowl on 70% for

30 seconds.

2 Add the eggs, milk and seasoning and mix

well.

3 Cook on 70% for 3 minutes, stirring every

30 seconds.

2 Minutes

30 Seconds

COOKING CHART

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NOTE:

• Ensure you read all cookery notes on page 29.

• Eggs and Fresh Pasta are cooked from chilled (5°C).

❇ Cooking Time: Cooking time is constant for any quantity of rice or pasta, quantity of boiling water has to be adjusted

according to quantity of rice or pasta, see Method.

● Standing Time: After standing, rinse pasta and rice in boiling water prior to serving.

FOOD ❇ COOKING MICRO METHOD ● STANDING

TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

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Canned foods (soups, beans, vegetables, etc.)

Christmas pudding

Bread rolls/ Croissants

Sausage rolls (cooked, chilled approx. 50g (2oz) each)

Quiche, (cooked, chilled)

Meat Pie (cooked, chilled)

Fruit Pie (cooked, chilled)

6-7 Minutes for 425g

(15oz) can

40-50 seconds for

125g (5oz) slice

1 Minute for

175g (6oz) pudding

4-5 Minutes for

450g (1lb) pudding

20-30 seconds

for 2

6 Minutes for

6 sausage rolls

8 Minutes for

450g (1lb) quiche

6 Minutes for

225g (8oz) quiche

8 Minutes for

600g (1lb 5oz) pie

6 Minutes for

450g (1lb) pie

4 Minutes for

225g (8oz) pie

8 Minutes for

600g (1lb 5oz) pie

4 Minutes for

450g (1lb) pie

20-30 Seconds for

50g-70g (2-3oz) pie

Remove from the can. Place in a dish, cover. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 minutes after cooking.

Place in a flan dish. Do not exceed cooking time advised by food manufacturer. Stand for 30 seconds after cooking.

As above

Place in a flan dish. Do not exceed cooking time advised by food manufacturer. Stand for 1 minute after cooking.

Place on the turntable.

Place in a flan dish on the rack. Stand for 2 minutes after cooking.

Remove foil container. Place in a flan dish on the rack. Stand for 3 minutes after cooking.

Remove foil container. Place in a flan dish on the turntable. Stand for 1 - 2 minutes after cooking.

70%

DUAL GRILL-1,

30%

DUAL GRILL-1,

30%

DUAL GRILL-1,

50%

DUAL GRILL-1,

30%

50%

REHEATING CHART

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FOOD COOKING METHOD COOKING

TIME MODE

NOTE:

Take care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, for example, Christmas pudding and mince pies. DO NOT EXCEED THE REHEATING TIMES GIVEN IN THE CHART ABOVE.

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GRILLING CHART

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Bacon (chilled)

Sausages (Thick/Thin)

Beefburgers (chilled)

Fish Fingers (frozen)

Crumpets

Cheese on toast

Tea cakes/ Muffins

Place in a flan dish on the turntable. Turn over halfway

through cooking. Stand for 1-2 minutes after cooking.

Place on the rack in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through

cooking. Stand for 3 minutes after cooking.

Place on the rack in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through

cooking. Stand for 3 minutes after cooking.

Place on the rack in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through

cooking. Stand for 2 minutes after cooking.

Place on the turntable. Turn over after 5 minutes.

No standing time required.

Place bread on the turntable. Grill one side for 4 minutes,

turn over and cover with 50g (2oz) grated cheese.

Grill for 4 minutes. No standing time required.

Slice in half. Place on the turntable. Turn over halfway

through cooking. No standing time required.

GRILL-3

GRILL-1

GRILL-3

6-8 Minutes/

1-6 rashers

10-12 Minutes

for 2-4

sausages/burgers

10-12 Minutes

for 2-4

sausages/burgers

12 Minutes

for 1-12 fingers

8 minutes for 1-6 crumpets

8 minutes for

2 slices

8 minutes for

1-6 halves

FOOD COOKING METHOD COOKING

TIME MODE

NOTE:

• Ensure you read all cookery notes on page 29.

• Chilled foods are cooked from 5°C.

• Frozen foods are cooked from -18°C.

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GRILL-3

Stage 1:

GRILL-3

Stage 2:

GRILL-1

As Above.

GRILL-3

Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over halfway through cooking.

Pierce skin, splace directly onto the turntable. Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place directly onto the turntable. For the 1st stage of cooking use GRILL-3 then the 2nd stage use the GRILL-1 only.

Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over halfway through cooking.

Pierce skin, place directly onto the turntable Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place two slices of ham and 50g (2oz) grated cheese between two slices of bread and butter. Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over after four minutes.

As above, double the ingredients. Turn over after five minutes.

8 Minutes for 225g

(4 Burgers)

12 Minutes for 400g

(8 Burgers)

8-10 Minutes

for 100g

12-14 Minutes

for 300g

14-16 Minutes

for 400g

14 Minutes for 160g

(1 fillet)

16-18 Minutes for 450g

(3 fillets)

10-12 minutes

for 100g

12-14 minutes

for 300g

12-14 minutes

for 100g

14-16 minutes

for 300g

8-10 minutes for 100g

10-12 minutes for 225g

For 200g

1st stage 4 minutes

2nd stage 4 minutes

For 400g

1st stage 6 minutes

2nd stage 4 minutes

For 800g

1st stage 8 minutes

2nd stage 4 minutes

10 minutes for 100g 12-14 minutes for 200g 14-16 minutes for 300g

8 minutes for 225g

12 minutes for 450g

10 minutes for 225g

14 minutes for 450g

6 minutes for one

sandwich

8 minutes for two

sandwiches

Beefburgers (frozen)

Crispy Crumb Foods (chilled)

Chicken Breast Fillet (chilled)

Lamb Chops & Boneless Pork Chops (chilled)

Pork Chops (with bone) (chilled)

Gammon Steak (chilled)

Pizza (thin & deep) (chilled)

Oven Chips (frozen)

Sausages (thin) (chilled)

Sausages (thick) (chilled)

Toasted Sandwich

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FOOD COOKING METHOD COOKING

TIME MODE

NOTES:

• Chilled foods are cooked from 5°C.

• Frozen foods are cooked from -18°C.

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Beef rare (chilled)

Beef/Lamb medium (chilled)

Beef/Lamb (Well done) (chilled)

Pork (chilled)

Poultry (Max. 1.8kg 4lb) (chilled)

Chicken Portions (chilled)

Lamb chops & Boneless Lamb Chops (chilled)

Pork chops (with bone) (chilled)

12-13 Minutes

per 450g (1lb)

14-15 Minutes

per 450g (1lb)

18-19 Minutes

per 450g (1lb)

21 Minutes

per 450g (1lb)

14 Minutes

per 450g (1lb)

12-14 Minutes

per 450g (1lb)

12 Minutes

per 450g (1lb)

14 Minutes

per 450g (1lb)

Place fat side down in a flan dish on the rack. Calculate the cooking time. Use sequence cooking. (Page 21). Stage 1: Cook on 70% for first half of cooking time. Turn

over, remove juices.

Stage 2: Cook on 50% for second half of cooking time. Stage 3: Cook on DUAL GRILL-1, 50% for the final 4

minutes of cooking time. Stand for 10 minutes after cooking.

As above

Place fat side down in a flan dish on the rack. Calculate the cooking time. Use sequence cooking. (Page 21). Stage 1: Cook on 70% throughout, apart from the last

4 minutes. Turn over, remove juices halfway through Stage 1.

Stage 2: Cook on DUAL GRILL-1, 70% for the final 4

minutes of cooking time. Stand for 10 minutes after cooking.

Place breast side down in a flan dish on the rack. Calculate the cooking time. Use sequence cooking. (Page 21). Stage 1: Cook on 70% throughout. Turn over, remove

juices halfway through Stage 1.

Stage 2: Cook on DUAL GRILL-1, 70% for the final 4

minutes of cooking time. Stand for 10 minutes after cooking.

Place best side down in a flan dish on the rack. Calculate the cooking time. Use sequence cooking. (Page 21). Stage 1: Cook on 70% throughout cooking time, apart

from the last 6 minutes. Turn over, remove juices halfway through Stage 1.

Stage 2: Cook on DUAL GRILL-1, 70% for the final 6

minutes of cooking time. Stand for 5 minutes after cooking.

Place in a flan dish on the rack. Stage 1: Cook on DUAL GRILL-1, 70%. Turn over, after

Stage 1.

Stage 2: Cook on GRILL-1 for the final 4 minutes of cooking

time.

As above

Stage 1: 70% Stage 2: 50%

Stage 3:

DUAL GRILL-1, 50%

As above

Stage 1: 70%

Stage 2:

DUAL GRILL-1, 70%

Stage 1: 70%

Stage 2:

DUAL GRILL-1, 70%

Stage 1: 70%

Stage 2:

DUAL GRILL-1, 70%

Stage 1:

DUAL GRILL-1, 70%

Stage 2: GRILL-1

As above

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TIME MODE

NOTES:

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• Frozen foods are cooked from -18°C.

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Crispy crumb foods (chilled)

Crispy crumb foods (frozen)

Oven chips (frozen)

Baked potatoes

Roast potatoes

Garlic Bread (chilled)

Toasted Sandwich

9-10 Minutes

for 100g (4oz)

11-12 Minutes

for 200g (7oz)

12-13 Minutes

for 400g (14oz)

12 Minutes

for 100g (4oz)

14 Minutes

for 200g (7oz)

15 Minutes

for 400g (14oz)

14 Minutes

for 225g (8oz)

18 Minutes

for 450g (1lb)

16-17 Minutes for 500g (1lb 2oz)

2 Potatoes

(250g each)

24-25 Minutes

for 675g

lb) Potatoes

6 Minutes

for 1 baguette

6 Minutes

for 1 sandwich

Place in a flan dish on the rack. Use sequence cooking. (Page 21). Stage 1: Cook on DUAL GRILL-1, 30% for the first half of

cooking time. Turn over.

Stage 2: Cook on GRILL for second half of cooking time.

Stand for 2-3 minutes after cooking.

As above.

Place in a flan dish on the rack. Use sequence cooking. (Page 21). Stage 1: Cook on DUAL GRILL-1, 50% for the first half of

cooking time. Turn over.

Stage 2: Cook on GRILL-1 for second half of cooking time.

Stand for 2-3 minutes after cooking.

As above.

Place in a flan dish on the rack. Use sequence cooking. (Page 21). Stage 1: Cook on DUAL GRILL-1, 50% for the first half of

cooking time. Turn over.

Stage 2: Cook on GRILL-1 for second half of cooking time.

No standing time is required.

As above.

Pierce each potato in several places. Place in a flan dish on the rack. Turn over after 8 minutes of the cooking time. No standing time is required.

Cut into even sized pieces. Brush with oil. Place in a flan dish on the rack. Turn over halfway through cooking time. No standing time is required.

Remove any packaging. Place in a flan dish on the rack. No standing time is required.

Prepare sandwich: Place two slices of ham and 50g (2oz) grated cheese between 2 slices of bread and butter. Place sandwich in a flan dish on the rack. Turn over after 3 minutes of the cooking time. No standing time is required.

Stage 1:

DUAL GRILL-1, 30%

Stage 2: GRILL-1

As above.

Stage 1:

DUAL GRILL-1, 50%

Stage 2: GRILL-1

As above.

Stage 1:

DUAL GRILL-1, 50%)

Stage 2: GRILL-1

As above.

DUAL GRILL-1, 70%

DUAL GRILL-1, 50%

DUAL GRILL-1, 10%

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TIME MODE

NOTES:

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• Frozen foods are cooked from -18°C.

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Cover, place on the

turntable, bake at 160oC.

Cover, place on the

turntable, bake at 160oC.

Cover, place on the

turntable, bake at 160oC.

Cover, place on the

turntable, bake at 160oC.

Cover, place on the

turntable, 160oC.

Place on the turntable,

bake at 160oC.

Place on the turntable,

bake at 160oC.

Place on the turntable,

bake at 160oC.

Place on the turntable,

bake at 130oC.

Place on the turntable,

bake at 130oC.

Place on the turntable,

bake at 130oC.

Place on the turntable,

bake at 130oC.

Place on the turntable,

bake at 160oC.

Place on the turntable,

bake at 160oC.

Place on the turntable,

bake at 130oC.

Cover, place on the

turntable, bake at 160oC.

Place on the turntable,

bake at 160oC, turn over

every 10 minutes.

Place fat side down in a casserole dish with a lid, onto the turntable. Turn over halfway through cooking.

Pierce, place fat side down in a casserole dish with a lid, onto the turntable. Turn over halfway through cooking.

Pierce, place best side down in a flan dish on the turntable. Turn over halfway through cooking.

Pierce and place on the turntable.

Place in a flan dish on the turntable.

Place the pie in its foil container on the turntable.

Place container in a flan dish or directly on the turntable.

Place in a flan dish on the turntable.

Place all ingredients into a large casserole dish with 600ml (1 pint) of stock. Cover the dish with a lid and place on the turntable. Stir 2-3 times.

Cut into even sized pieces and place in a flan dish with 90ml (6 tablespoons) of oil. Turn over every 10 minutes.

Beef/Lamb

Pork

Chicken

Chicken Leg Portions

Mixed Portions (Leg/Breast /Fillet)

Baked Potatoes

Crispy Crumb

• Chilled

• Frozen

Pie Frozen

• Sweet

• Savoury

Pie Chilled

• Sweet

• Savoury

Gratins

• Chilled

• Frozen

Garlic Bread Chilled/ Frozen

Casserole

Roast Potatoes

27-30 Minutes

for 450g (1lb)

35-40 Minutes

for 450g (1lb)

23 Minutes

for 450g (1lb)

18 Minutes

for 450g (1lb)

20 Minutes

for 450g (1lb)

60 Minutes

2 potatoes

250g each

15 Minutes

for 300g (10oz)

20 Minutes

for 300g (10oz)

30 Minutes

for 450g (1lb)

35 Minutes

for 450g (1lb)

20 Minutes

for 450g (1lb)

15 Minutes

for 450g (1lb)

20 Minutes

for 450g (1lb)

30 Minutes

for 450g (1lb)

15 Minutes

1 baguette

45 Minutes

for 450g (1lb)

of meat

30 Minutes

for 450g (1lb)

FOOD COOKING METHOD COOKING

TIME MODE

NOTE:

• Meat should be cooked in a glass casserole dish with glass lid.

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AVOCADO AU GRATIN

Serves 2 or 4 50g (2oz) butter 50g (2oz) fresh brown breadcrumbs 50g (2oz) cooked ham, finely chopped 90ml (6tbsp) double cream salt and pepper to taste 5ml (1tsp) fresh parsley, chopped 2 large ripe avocados (see Tip, page 49) 15ml (1tbsp) lemon juice (see Tip, page 41) 50g (2oz) cheese, grated

Garnish with fresh sprigs of parsley to serve

Preparation Time - 8 Minutes

1 Place the butter in a bowl and heat on 100% for

1 minute. Stir in the breadcrumbs and ham, add enough cream to bind the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir in the parsley, cook on 100% for 2 - 3 minutes.

2 Cut the avocados in half, remove the stone and

brush the flesh with lemon juice. Fill each avocado half with the breadcrumb mixture.

3 Place the avocados in a large flan dish and

sprinkle with the grated cheese.

4 Place the dish on the rack, use sequence

programming to cook on 100% for 1 minute, then on GRILL-1 for 6 minutes until brown and crispy.

CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP

Serves 4 125g (5oz) onion, chopped 225g (8oz) mushrooms, sliced 25g (1oz) butter 25g (1oz) plain flour 300ml (

/2 pint) milk

450ml (

/4 pint) hot vegetable stock

2.5ml (

/2 sp) dried marjoram (see Tip, page 48)

2.5ml (

tsp) dried basil (see Tip, page 48) salt and pepper to taste 150ml (

/4 pint) double cream

Preparation Time - 6 Minutes

1 Cook the onion, mushrooms and butter together

in a bowl on 100% for 4 minutes.

2 Stir in the flour to form a paste, gradually add

the milk and stock.

3 Stir in the marjoram, basil, salt and pepper to

taste. Cook on 100% for 8 - 9 minutes, stir after 4 minutes.

4 Blend and add the cream, cook on 100P for 6

minutes

BROCCOLI & CHEESE SOUP

Serves 4 15ml (1tbsp) sunflower oil 225g (8oz) onion, finely chopped 400g (14oz) broccoli, broken into small florets 25g (1oz) plain flour 1 litre (1

/4 pints) hot vegetable stock

300ml (

/2 pint) milk 225g (8oz) Double Gloucester cheese, grated salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time - 8 Minutes

1 Place oil, onion and broccoli in a large bowl,

mix well. Cover and cook on 100% for 5 minutes.

2 Stir in the flour to form a paste, add the stock,

milk and cheese, mix well. Cover and cook on 100% for 10 minutes.

3 Blend in a food processor. Return to bowl and

season. Heat on 70% for 18 minutes, stir 3 - 4 times.

CRISPY STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Serves 2 - 3 6 medium open cap mushrooms 75g (3oz) butter 2 cloves garlic, crushed (See Tip, page 46) 75g (3oz) fresh breadcrumbs 50g (2oz) cheese, grated

Variation:

Stilton Stuffed Mushrooms: Omit garlic and grated cheese. Add 100g (4oz) Stilton, crumbled at Stage 2.

Preparation Time - 6 Minutes

1 Remove and chop mushroom stalks. Place

mushroom caps on the turntable open side up.

2 Heat butter with garlic on 100% for 1 minute, stir

in chopped mushroom stalks and breadcrumbs. Fill mushrooms with mixture, sprinkle with cheese.

3 Cook on the turntable using GRILL-3 for 10 - 11

minutes.

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CHEESY FISH GOUJONS

Serves 4 450g (1lb) white fish fillets 100g (4oz) Parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste 1 egg (size 3), beaten sunflower oil

Preparation Time - 8 Minutes

1 Cut fish into thin strips approximately 6.4cm

(2.5”) long. 2 Combine cheese and seasoning. 3 Dip fish strips first into egg, then into the cheese

mixture. Coat evenly. 4 Brush the turntable with oil and spread the

coated fish in a single layer over the base. 5 Cook on GRILL-3 for 12 minutes. Turn over after

7 minutes.

GARLIC PRAWNS

Serves 6 50g (2oz) butter 3 cloves garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 46) 250g (9oz) tiger prawns, cooked and peeled 5ml (1tsp) fresh parsley, chopped

Variation: Garlic Mushrooms: Substitute prawns with 175g

(6oz) mushrooms, cut into quarters.

Preparation Time - 4 Minutes

1 Heat the butter on 100% for 30 seconds. Stir in

the garlic and cook on 100% for a further

minute. 2 Stir in the prawns and cook on 50% for 7

minutes, stirring every minute. Sprinkle with

parsley to serve.

Serve in ramekin dishes with French bread.

SALAD PROVENCALE

Serves 2 - 4 225g (8oz) courgettes, sliced

/2 red pepper, seeded and sliced

/2 yellow pepper, seeded and sliced 225g (8oz) augergine, cubed 60ml (4tbsp) olive oil 12 cherry tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 46) 15ml (1tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped 50g (2oz) whole black olives 15ml (1tbsp) lemon juice (see Tip below) salt and pepper to taste

Serve with French Bread

Preparation Time - 8 Minutes

1 Place the courgettes, red and yellow peppers,

aubergine and olive oil in a large bowl, cook on 70% for 6 minutes or until the vegetables have softened. Stir after half the cooking time.

2 Stir in the remaining ingredients and cook on

70% for a further 5 minutes. Toss gently and transfer to a serving dish.

Chill before serving.

Microwave Tips: More juice from oranges and lemons

Cut fruit in half and pierce with a fork. Place in a shallow flan dish, cut side down. Heat on 100% for 2 minutes.

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FISH CRUMBLE PIE

Serves 4 450g (1lb) white fish fillets (Cod or Haddock) 50g (2oz) butter 225g (8 oz) courgettes, sliced 100g (4oz) mushrooms, sliced 75g (3oz) peas

2.5ml (

/2 tsp) dried marjoram (see Page 48)

2.5ml (

/2 tsp) dried thyme (see Page 48)

300ml (

pint) white sauce (see Page 57) salt and pepper to taste CRUMBLE: 175g (6oz) plain flour 100g (4oz) jumbo oats 100g (4oz) margarine 100g (4oz) cheese, grated

1.25ml (

tsp) dried marjoram (see page 48)

salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time - 12 Minutes

1 Arrange fish in a single layer in a large flan dish.

Cover and cook on 100% for 5 - 6 minutes.

2 Place butter, courgette, mushrooms and peas in a

2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish. Cook on 100% for 2 - 3 minutes. Stir in flaked fish.

3 Stir herbs into white sauce. Season. Add to fish

mixture.

4 To prepare crumble, place the flour and oats in a

bowl, rub in the margarine until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Spread crumble over the fish mixture and sprinkle generously with cheese and marjoram. Season.

5 Place on the turntable and bake at 130°C for 30

minutes, then 160°C for 10 minutes until brown.

SALMON PARCELS

Serves 4 200g (7oz) canned asparagus, chopped 225g (8oz) salmon fillet, cooked, flaked 200g (7oz) cream cheese and chives salt and pepper to taste 15ml (1tbsp) fresh dill, chopped 450g (1lb) puff pastry 1 egg to glaze

Preparation Time - 18 Minutes

1 Drain asparagus, place in a bowl with the

salmon, cream cheese, seasoning and dill, mix

well. 2 Preheat the oven to 160°C. 3 Divide pastry into four and roll out into 17.8cm

(7”) squares. 4 Place equal amounts of mixture into the centre of

each square. Brush edges with egg. Form parcels

by folding the corners over the filling. Pinch

edges to form a raised edge. Brush with egg.

Place in two large, greased flan dishes or on

baking trays. 5 Place one dish on the rack. Cook for 45 minutes

on 160°C until golden. Repeat for the other flan

dish.

FISH KEBABS

Serves 2 - 4 4 wooden skewers (see Tip, page 48) 2 courgettes, cut into 8 chunks 4 medium mushrooms, stalks removed 450g (1lb) firm fleshed fish skinned and cut into 16 cubes 4 slices of orange 2 firm medium tomatoes, halved 5ml (1tsp) fresh dill, chopped 50g (2oz) butter

Preparation Time - 10 Minutes

1 Thread pieces of courgette, mushroom, fish,

orange and tomato onto each skewer in a

regular sequence. Leave no wood exposed. 2 Heat the dill and butter in a small bowl on 100%

for 30 seconds. Brush kebabs with the dill butter,

place in a flan dish on the rack. 3 Cook on DUAL GRILL-1, 50% for 18 minutes.

Turn over and rearrange the kebabs every 6

minutes.

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MEXICAN TACOS

Serves 4 225g (8oz) lean minced beef, pork or lamb 2 cloves garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 46) 75g (3oz) onion, chopped 2 fresh, green chillis, chopped 225g (8oz) canned, chopped tomatoes 100g (4oz) canned, red kidney beans 8 taco shells, pre-cooked 175g (6oz) Cheddar cheese, grated

Mexican dish of spicy filled corn tortillas. Serve with Guacamole, soured cream and crisp salad.

Preparation Time - 15 Minutes

1 Place the mince, garlic and onion in a bowl, mix

well. Cook on 100% for 7 - 8 minutes, stir twice.

2 Stir in chillis, tomatoes and beans. Cook on

100% for 18 minutes. Place taco shells on kitchen paper on turntable. Heat on 100% for 2 minutes. Fill with chilli bean mixture, sprinkle with cheese.

3 Pack tacos together, open end up in a large

casserole or flan dish. Place on turntable, cook on DUAL GRILL-1, 30% for 7 - 8 minutes.

PICNIC PASTIES

Serves 4 200g (7oz) cooked ham, roughly chopped 25g (1oz) margarine 100g (4oz) button mushrooms, finely sliced 4 - 6 spring onions, finely sliced 5ml (1tsp) dried mixed herbs salt and pepper to taste 100g (4oz) cheese, grated Pastry: 225g (8oz) plain flour 100g (4oz) plain wholemeal flour 5ml (1tsp) dried mixed herbs (Tip , page 48) salt and pepper to taste 100g (4oz) margarine cold water to mix 1 egg (size 3), beaten to glaze

Preparation Time - 15 Minutes

1 Combine ham, margarine, mushrooms, onion,

herbs and seasoning. Cook on 100% for 2 - 3 minutes. Stir in cheese, allow to cool.

2 To make pastry mix flour, herbs and seasoning.

Rub in margarine until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add enough water to form a soft dough and divide into 4. Roll out pastry, cut out four 20.4cm (8") circles of pastry and dampen edge with water.

3 Spoon ham mixture into the centre of each pastry

circle. Fold pastry over to form a semi-circle pasty. Pinch edges together and brush surface with egg. Place two pasties in a greased flan dish.

4 Place on turntable and cook at 130˚C for 30

minutes then at 160°C for 10 minutes until brown and crispy. Repeat for the remaining two pasties.

CHILLI CON CARNE

Serves 4 45ml (3tbsp) vegetable oil 150g (5

oz) onion, finely chopped 100g (4oz) celery, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 46) 75g (3oz) bacon, finely chopped 1 bay leaf 400g (14oz) canned, chopped tomatoes 30ml (2tbsp) tomato purée 450g (1lb) lean minced beef 15ml (1tbsp) dried mixed herbs (see Tip, page 48) 300ml (

/2 pint) red wine 450g (1lb) canned, red kidney beans 5-15ml (1 - 3tsp) chilli powder, to taste 300ml (

/2 pint) hot beef stock salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time - 12 Minutes

1 Place the oil, onion, celery, garlic and bacon in

a large bowl, mix well. Cover and cook on 100% for 7 - 8 minutes.

2 Add the bay leaf, tomatoes, purée and minced

beef to the vegetable mixture. Cook on 100% for 9 - 10 minutes, stir 2- 3 times during cooking.

3 Add herbs, wine, kidney beans, chilli powder

and stock. Season, mix well. Cover and cook on 100% for 5 minutes, then for 21 - 22 minutes on 50% until sauce is thick. Stir 2 - 3 times during cooking. Serve hot with spaghetti.

Shepherd's Pie: Make as above, omit wine. Place in a dish and top with 700g (1

2 lb) mashed

potato. Place on turntable and cook on DUAL GRILL-1, 70% for 9 - 10 minutes until evenly brown.

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STEAK & KIDNEY PUDDING

Serves 4 450g (1lb) stewing steak, chopped 100g (4oz) kidney, chopped 125g (5oz) onion, chopped

2.5ml (

/2 tsp) dried mixed herbs (see Tip, page 48)

450ml (

/4 pint) beef stock 15ml (1tbsp) cornflour mixed with a little water PASTRY: 225g (8oz) self-raising flour

2.5ml (

/2 tsp) salt 5ml (1tsp) baking powder 100g (4oz) suet 150ml (

/4 pint) cold water

15ml (1tbsp) milk

Preparation Time - 20 Minutes

1 Place steak, kidney, onion, mixed herbs and

stock in a casserole dish. Cover and cook on 50% for 65 - 70 minutes. Stir after half the cooking time and add the cornflour to thicken.

2 To make the pastry, place the flour, salt, baking

powder and suet in a bowl, mix well.

3 Add enough cold water to form a soft dough.

Roll out 2/3 of the pastry and use it to line the base and sides of a greased 1.2 litre (2 pint) pudding basin.

4 Fill pastry lined basin with meat. Roll out

remaining pastry, cut out a circle to cover pudding. Brush with milk. Make a slit in the centre. Cover with cling film, pierce and cook on 100% for 13 - 14 minutes.

SAUSAGE & CELERY PLAIT

Serves 4 Pastry: 250g (9oz) plain flour 100g (4oz) margarine cold water to mix Filling: 100g (4oz) celery, sliced 100g (4oz) mushrooms, chopped 75g (3oz) onion, finely chopped 350g (13oz) low fat sausages, skinned and mashed 10ml (2tsp) mild curry paste

2.5ml (

/2 tsp) dried basil (see Tip, page 48) salt and pepper to taste 1 egg (size 3), beaten to glaze sunflower seeds to sprinkle

Preparation Time - 25 Minutes

1 Place flours in a bowl, rub in the margarine until

the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Combine with enough cold water to make a firm dough. Chill whilst preparing the filling.

2 Place celery, mushrooms and onion in a bowl.

Cook on 100% for 4 - 5 minutes. Stir halfway

through cooking. 3 Add sausage, curry paste, basil and seasoning. 4 Roll out pastry to make a rectangle 30 x 23cm

(12 x 9"). Spoon sausage mixture down the

centre in a band 6cm (2.4") wide. 5 Make diagonal cuts in pastry 1cm (

") apart down each side of the filling and brush with a little of the beaten egg. Fold end of pastry over the meat, fold pastry strips alternately from each side over the filling to create a plait. Place plait in a greased flan dish, brush with egg. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds.

6 Place on turntable, cook at 160˚C for 35 - 40

minutes.

BEEF STROGANOFF

Serves 4 800g (1

/4 lb) rump steak, cut into strips 50g (2oz) plain flour salt and pepper to taste 125g (5oz) onion, finely chopped 30ml (2tbsp) tomato purée 450ml (

/4 pint) hot beef stock

150ml (

/4 pint) white wine 100g (4oz) mushrooms, thinly sliced 150ml (

/4 pint) soured cream

Preparation Time - 10 Minutes

1 Place the steak, flour, salt and pepper in a 2.5

litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish, mix well.

2 Stir in the onion, purée, stock and wine. Cover

and cook on 50% for 50 - 55 minutes, stir 2 - 3 times during cooking.

3 Stir in mushrooms, cook on 50% for 6 - 7

minutes.

4 Stir in the cream before serving.

Serve on a bed of tagliatelle or rice.

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Microwave Tip: Toasting Almonds

Place 25g (1oz) almonds in a shallow flan dish with a knob of butter, heat on 100% for 3 minutes, stir every minute until golden.

CHICKEN SATAY

Serves 4 MARINADE: 15ml (1tbsp) groundnut oil 15ml (1tbsp) lemon juice (see Tip, page 41) 60ml (4tbsp) satay sauce 1 clove garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 46) Tabasco sauce to taste 450g (1lb) chicken fillets, cubed 4 wooden skewers (see Tip, page 48)

Preparation Time - 10 Minutes

1 Place all the marinade ingredients in a large

bowl, mix well. Stir in the chicken, refrigerate for 2 hours to marinate.

2 Thread the chicken onto skewers leaving no

wood exposed. Place in a large flan dish on the rack. Cook on DUAL GRILL-1, 70% for 12 - 14 minutes. Turn over and rearrange skewers every 3 - 4 minutes.

CHICKEN & CAMEMBERT ROLLS

Serves 4 4 large chicken breast fillets, skinned (approximately 200g (7oz) each) 100g (4oz) Camembert, finely chopped 3 spring onions, finely chopped

2.5ml (

/2 tsp) dried parsley salt and pepper to taste cocktail sticks to secure 75g (3oz) cheddar cheese, grated

Sprinkle with toasted almonds to serve.

Preparation Time - 12 Minutes

1 Open out chicken breasts, flatten with a rolling

pin.

2 Place Camembert, onions, parsley and

seasoning in a bowl, mix well. Place a quarter of the mixture at one end of each breast. Roll up tight and secure with cocktail sticks. Ensure no filling is visible.

3 Place the breasts seam-side upwards in a flan

dish. 4 Place the flan dish on the rack. 5 Cook on DUAL GRILL-1 70% for 18 minutes, turn

over and add cheese after 8 minutes.

CHICKEN KORMA

Serves 4 900g (2lb) chicken, cut into large pieces 175g (6oz) natural yoghurt 2 cloves garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 46) 50g (2oz) creamed coconut 10ml (2tsp) turmeric 25g (1oz) butter 125g (5oz) onion, sliced 5cm (2") piece fresh ginger, grated 5ml (1tsp) chilli powder 5ml (1tsp) coriander seeds 5ml (1tsp) cumin 5ml (1tsp) cinnamon salt and pepper to taste 10ml (2tsp) cornflour 150ml (

/4 pint) single cream

25g (1oz) roasted cashew nuts

Preparation Time - 1

/4 Hours

1 Place chicken in a bowl, stir in yoghurt, garlic,

creamed coconut and turmeric. Cover and

marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. 2 Place butter in a large bowl, heat on 100% for

30 seconds, until melted. Add the onion and

cook on 100% for 2 minutes. Stir in the ginger,

chilli powder and coriander, cook on 100% for

1 minute. 3 Add the chicken and marinade, mix well. Stir in

the cumin and cinnamon. Season. Cover and

cook on 100% for 8 minutes, stirring after

4 minutes. 4 Rearrange the chicken pieces and cook on 50%

for 10 minutes. Stir halfway through cooking

time. 5 Combine the cornflour with the cream and stir

into the chicken. Cook on 100% for 6 minutes,

stir after 3 minutes. Sprinkle with cashew nuts.

Serve with rice and pappadums.

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CHICKEN BREASTS PARMESAN

Serves 4 50g (2oz) fresh breadcrumbs 50g (2oz) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 1 egg (size 3), beaten 4 chicken fillets (approximately 200g (7oz) each) 25g (1oz) plain flour 400g (14oz) canned chopped tomatoes 1 clove garlic, crushed (see Tip, below) 10ml (2tsp) fresh oregano, chopped 300ml (

/2 pint) chicken stock 15ml (1tbsp) corn flour salt and pepper to taste 50g (2oz) Cheddar or Parmesan cheese, grated

HONEYED CHICKEN

Serves 4 4 chicken breast fillets (200g (7oz) each) 45ml (3tbsp) clear honey 5ml (1tsp) whole grain mustard

2.5ml (

tsp) dried tarragon (see Tip, page 48) 15ml (1tbsp) tomato purée 150ml (

/4 pint) chicken stock 15ml (1tbsp) cornflour salt and pepper

Preparation Time - 6 Minutes

1 Place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish. 2 Mix all remaining ingredients together and pour

over the chicken.

3 Cook on 70% for 22 minutes. Coat the chicken

with the sauce several times during cooking.

CRISPY PEKING DUCK

Serves 4 2kg (4

/2 lb) oven ready duckling soy sauce to brush To serve: 32 ready made Chinese pancakes 1 bunch spring onions, cut into 5cm (2") fingers

2 cucumber, cut into 5cm (2") fingers

120ml (4floz) hoi sin sauce

Serve each person with 8 pancakes and some of the duckling including the skin. Serve onion, cucumber and sauce separately. Spread a little of the sauce on a pancake, top with onion, cucumber and duck. Roll up and eat.

Preparation Time - 15 Minutes

1 Wash the duck and pat dry with kitchen paper.

Calculate the cooking time at 10 - 11 minutes per 450g (1lb). Place the duck breast side down on the rack and brush with soy sauce.

2 Cook on 100% for the calculated cooking time.

Turn the duck over halfway through cooking, pierce lightly with a fork and brush with soy sauce.

3 After cooking, cut the duck (including the skin)

into small pieces. Place in a large flan dish sprinkle generously with soy sauce, toss to coat evenly.

4 Place on the rack and cook using GRILL-1 for 12 -

14 minutes until evenly crispy, stir 2 - 3 times during cooking.

5 To reheat the pancakes, stack in a clean, damp

tea towel, heat on 70% for 3 minutes.

Microwave Tip: Peeling garlic easily

Place 3 - 4 cloves of garlic on the turntable. Heat on 100% for 30 seconds, squeeze at one end until the clove pops out.

Preparation Time - 12 Minutes

1 Combine breadcrumbs and cheese. 2 Beat the egg on a plate. Dip each breast first into

the egg and then into the breadcrumb mixture until thoroughly coated, place in a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish and put to one side.

3 Place flour in a bowl, mix to a paste with a little

of the tomato juice. Stir in the rest of the tomatoes, garlic, oregano and chicken stock, salt, pepper and corn flour, mix well. Heat on 100% for 5 minutes, stirring every minute until

thickened. 4 Spoon tomato mixture over the chicken breasts. 5 Place on the turntable, cook for 50 minutes at

160˚C. 6 Rearrange the chicken pieces twice whilst

cooking. 7 Sprinkle generously with grated cheese, 15

minutes before the end of cooking.

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SPINACH & MUSHROOM LASAGNE

Serves 4 - 6 75g (3oz) butter 225g (8oz) mushrooms, sliced 1 vegetable stock cube, crumbled 900g (2lb) frozen spinach

2.5ml (

/2 tsp) ground nutmeg 325g (12oz) Roulé (soft cheese) salt and pepper to taste 12 sheets of lasagne 600ml (1pint) cheese sauce (see page 58) 100g (4oz) Cheddar or Parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation Time - 30 Minutes

1 Place 50g (2oz) butter in a bowl, heat on 100%

for 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and stock cube, mix well. Cook on 100% for 2 minutes.

2 Heat spinach on 100% for 10 minutes, stir 2 - 3

times. Drain. Stir in remaining butter, nutmeg, cheese, seasoning and mushroom mixture.

3 Line the base of a deep, square 25.4cm (10")

dish with a layer of lasagne, followed by a layer of spinach mixture, cheese sauce and another layer of lasagne. Layer until all ingredients have been used, ensuring the final layer is lasagne, with enough cheese sauce to cover the surface. Sprinkle generously with grated cheese.

4 Place on the turntable, cook at 130˚C for 40

minutes.

STUFFED TOFU WITH SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Serves 4 500g (1lb 2oz) tofu, drained 100g (4oz) Mozzarella, thinly sliced 75g (3oz) Danish Blue, thinly sliced 1 quantity Spicy Tomato Sauce (see page 57)

Preparation Time - 12 Minutes

1 Cut tofu in half to make 4 pieces. 2 Slice each piece horizontally along one side to

make a pocket. Fill each pocket with sliced cheese, place in a large flan dish. Pour in sauce.

3 Place on turntable, cook on 50% for 12 - 14

minutes.

VEGETABLE CHILLI

Serves 4 - 6 30ml (2tbsp) olive oil 175g (5oz) onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 46) 75g (3oz) tomato purée 225g (8oz) carrots, chopped 1 red pepper, seeded and sliced 1 green pepper, seeded and sliced 150g (5

oz) fresh baby sweetcorn, chopped 4 sticks celery, sliced 225g (8oz) courgettes, sliced 5ml (1tsp) ground cumin 10ml (2tsp) mild chilli powder

2.5ml (

/2 tsp) cayenne pepper 400g (14oz) canned, chopped tomatoes 225g (8oz) canned haricot beans, drained 400g (14oz) canned red kidney beans in chilli sauce 300 ml (

/2 pint) hot vegetable stock

15ml (1tbsp) cornflour blended with water

Microwave Tip: Heating taco shells

Place 8-10 pre-cooked crisp taco shells on kitchen paper on the turntable. Heat on 100% for 1

- 2 minutes until warm. Spoon in filling as

preferred.

Microwave Tip: Garlic Bread

75g (3oz) butter, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, one small French stick, sliced. Mix butter and garlic together and spread onto the sliced bread. Wrap the stick in kitchen paper and heat on 50% for 1 2 minutes until butter has melted.

Preparation Time - 20 Minutes

1 Place the oil, onion, garlic and tomato purée in a

large bowl, heat on 100% for 2 minutes.

2 Add the carrots, red and green peppers and

sweetcorn, mix well. Cover and cook on 100% for 3 minutes.

3 Stir in the remaining ingredients (apart from the

cornflour), mix well. Cook on 70% for 20 minutes, stir 3 - 4 times during cooking.

4 Add the blended cornflour, mix well and cook on

100% for 5 minutes.

Serve hot with rice or as a filling for tacos.

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CHEESY JACKETS

Serves 2 2 baking potatoes (approx. 250g (9oz)) each 50g (2oz) butter 100g (4oz) Double Gloucester cheese, finely chopped 15ml (1tbsp) chives, chopped 50g (2oz) mushrooms, finely chopped salt and pepper to taste

Variation: Cheese & sweetcorn jackets: Omit the Double

Gloucester cheese, chives and mushrooms. Add 100g (4oz) of grated Cheddar cheese and 50g (2oz) sweet corn kernels at Stage 2.

Preparation Time - 20 Minutes

1 Prick each potato in several places. Place in a

flan dish on the rack. Cook on DUAL GRILL-1, 100% for 14 - 16 minutes until brown and crispy. Turnover after 7 minutes.

2 Halve each potato and scoop the flesh into a

bowl, add the butter, cheese, chives and mushrooms, mix well. Season. Pile the mixture back into the potato skins.

3 Place the filled potatoes in a flan dish on the

rack. Cook on DUAL GRILL-1, 50% for 7 - 8 minutes until brown and crispy.

GOUDA CHEESE & OLIVE PIE

Serves 4-6 225g (8oz) shortcrust pastry 225g (8oz) onion, finely sliced 25g (1oz) butter 15 stuffed green olives, sliced 3 eggs (size 3), beaten 300ml (

/2 pint) single cream salt and pepper to taste 150g (5

/2 oz) Gouda cheese, grated

5ml (1tsp) fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation Time - 25 Minutes

1 Line a 20.4 (8") flan dish with shortcrust pastry. 2 Place onion and butter in a bowl. Heat on 100%

for 3 minutes. Drain. Spread the onions evenly

over the pastry base, top with olives. 3 Combine the eggs and cream. Season. 4 Pour cream mixture over the onions. Cover with

cheese and sprinkle with parsley. 5 Place on the turntable, bake at 130˚C for 40 -

45 minutes.

QUICHE LORRAINE

Serves 4 - 6 300g (11oz) short crust pastry 6 rashers of bacon, chopped 125g (5oz) onion, finely chopped 4 eggs (size 3) 300ml (

2 pint) milk

salt and pepper to taste 5ml (1tsp) dried mixed herbs 225g (8oz) Cheddar cheese, grated

Variation: Stilton & mushrooms: Replace bacon with

125g (5oz) sliced mushrooms and Cheddar with Stilton.

Preparation Time - 18 Minutes

1 Line a 10" flan dish with pastry. Cook on 50%

for 10 minutes. 2 Place bacon and onion in a bowl, cook on

100% for 3 minutes. Drain 3 Place eggs, milk, seasoning in a bowl, mix well. 4 Spread bacon and onion evenly over the pastry.

Pour egg mixture over, top with grated cheese. 5 Place on the turntable, and cook at 130˚C for

40 minutes, until set, brown and crispy.

Cook’s Tip: Wooden skewers

To remove food easily from wooden skewers, soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes prior to using them.

Microwave Tip: Softening cream cheese

Place 225g (8oz) cream cheese on a plate. Heat on 30% for 1 minute until soft.

Microwave Tip: Drying herbs

Place a handful of fresh herbs between two sheets of kitchen paper on the turntable. Heat on 70% for 3 minutes until dry. Ensure the herbs do not become too dry. Woody herbs will take a little longer.

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EGG FRIED RICE

Serves 4 30ml (2tbsp) groundnut oil 1 clove garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 46) 4 spring onions, sliced 100g (4oz) button mushrooms, halved 50g (2oz) peas 175g (6oz) long grain white rice, cooked 15ml (1tbsp) dark soy sauce 2 eggs (size 3), beaten salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time - 8 Minutes

1 Place the oil, garlic, spring onions, mushrooms

and peas in a large bowl, mix well. Heat on 100% for 2 minutes.

2 Stir in the rice and soy sauce. Heat on 100% for

6 - 7 minutes, stir every 2 - 3 minutes until the rice is evenly hot.

3 Pour egg over the rice, do not stir into the rice.

Cook on 100% for 2 minutes and then break up the egg and stir evenly into the rice. Season.

FETTUCCINE CARBONARA

Serves 4 225g (8oz) Fettuccine or other pasta 600ml (1pint) boiling water 225g (8oz) button mushrooms, halved 4 shallots, finely sliced 4 rashers bacon, chopped 25g (1oz) butter 300ml (

/2 pint) single cream 1 egg (size 3), beaten 15ml (1tbsp) fresh oregano, chopped 100g (4oz) peas salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time - 10 Minutes

1 Place the Fettuccine in a large bowl. Add the

boiling water and cook on 70% for 10 - 12 minutes until the pasta is tender, drain.

2 Place the mushrooms, shallots, bacon and butter

in a bowl. Cook on 100% for 3 minutes. Drain.

3 Beat the cream, egg and oregano together, add

the mushroom mixture and peas. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4 Pour over the cooked Fettuccine, toss gently, and

heat on 70% for 5 minutes, stir after 3 minutes.

BEEF RISOTTO

Serves 4 30ml (2tbsp) olive oil 125g (5oz) onion, finely chopped 1 stick celery, finely sliced 1 green pepper, seeded and sliced 1 red pepper, seeded and sliced 225g (8oz) beef fillet, thinly sliced into 5cm (2") strips

2.5ml (

/2 tsp) cayenne pepper 5ml (1tsp) ground cumin grated rind of 1 lemon 75g (3oz) canned sweetcorn, drained 225g (8oz) white long grain rice 600ml (1 pint) hot beef stock salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time - 12 Minutes

1 Place the oil, onion, celery, green and red

pepper in a large bowl, mix well. Heat on 100% for 2 minutes. Stir in the beef and cook on 100% for 5 - 6 minutes, stir halfway through cooking.

2 Stir in the remaining ingredients and cook on

70% for 14 - 15 minutes until the rice is tender and all the beef stock has been absorbed, stir 2 3 times during cooking.

Variation: Chicken Risotto: Substitute beef fillet for 225g

(8oz) chicken breast fillet.

Microwave Tip: Softening avocados

Pierce an unpeeled avocado in several places. Place on the turntable and heat on 100% for 1 minute. Allow to cool before peeling.

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VEGETABLE LAYERED LOAF

Serves 4 - 6 450g (1lb) potatoes, grated 125g (5oz) Cheddar cheese, grated 125g (5oz) fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs 2 small courgettes, sliced 1 large carrot, grated 2 sticks celery, sliced 2 eggs (size 3) 150 ml (

/4 pint) milk 75g (3oz) Cheddar cheese, grated to sprinkle 15ml (1tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation Time - 20 Minutes

1 Combine the potato, cheese and breadcrumbs in

a bowl.

2 Line the base of a greased 1.5 litre loaf dish with

half of the potato mixture. Place a layer of courgettes on top of the mixture, followed by a layer of carrot, then a layer of celery. Add the remaining potato mixture. Beat the egg and milk together and pour over layers. Finally, sprinkle with grated cheese and parsley over the top.

3 Place on the turntable. Use sequence

programming to cook on 70% for 17 minutes, then on DUAL GRILL-1, 70% for 7 minutes.

SPICY POTATOES

Serves 4 30ml (2tbsp) vegetable oil 10ml (2tsp) ground cinnamon 10ml (2tsp) ground coriander 5ml (1tsp) cayenne pepper 10ml (2tsp) sesame seeds 5ml (1tsp) caraway seeds 50g (2oz) butter

1.3cm (

”) fresh root ginger, peeled and grated 2 cloved garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 46) 675g (1

lb) cooked potatoes, cut into

2.5cm (1”) pieces pince of salt

Preparation Time - 12 Minutes

1 Place the oil, cinnamon, coriander, cayenne

pepper, sesame and caraway seeds in a 2.5 litre (approximately 4 pint) casserole dish, mix well. Heat on 100% for 1 minute.

2 Add the butter, ginger and garlic. Cook on 70%

for 3 minutes. Stir in e potatoes and salt.

3 Place on the turntable, cook on 50% for 8 - 10

minutes, stir every 2 - 3 minutes.

SWEET AND SOUR VEGETABLES

Serves 4 15ml (1tbsp) sunflower oil 1 clove garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 46) 2 medium carrots, cut into strips 150g (5

/2 oz) fresh baby sweetcorn 100g (4oz) button mushrooms, halved 100g (4oz) beansprouts 100g (4oz) mange-tout 1 red pepper, seeded and sliced 1 yellow pepper, seeded and sliced 6 spring onions, chopped 100g (4oz) canned water chestnuts, sliced 2 sticks celery, sliced 225g (8oz) canned pineapple chunks 300g (11oz) cabbage, shredded 1 quantity of sweet and sour sauce (see page 57)

Preparation Time - 15 Minutes

1 Place the oil, garlic, carrots and sweetcorn in a

large bowl and mix well. Cover and cook on 100% for 4 - 5 minutes.

2 Stir in the mushrooms, beansprouts, mange-tout,

red and yellow pepper, spring onion, chestnuts, celery, pineapple and cabbage.

3 Cover and cook on 100% for 6 - 8 minutes until

the vegetables are tender, stir thoroughly halfway through cooking and add the sweet and sour sauce.

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GOLDEN SYRUP DUMPLINGS

Serves 4 - 6 SYRUP: 300ml (

/2 pint) water 200g (7oz) brown sugar 60ml (4tbsp) golden syrup 50g (2oz) butter grated rind of 1 large orange (optional) DUMPLINGS: 125g (5oz) self raising flour 50g (2oz) butter 15ml (1tbsp) caster sugar 1 egg (size 3), beaten

Preparation Time - 8 Minutes

1 Place syrup ingredients in a 2.5 litre (approx. 4

pint) casserole dish, mix well. Cook on 100% for 8 - 10 minutes until sugar dissolves and sauce is thick , stir every 2 minutes.

2 Place flour in a bowl, rub in butter until mixture

resembles fine breadcrumbs, stir in sugar. Bind with egg. If mixture is too dry, add a little water.

3 Roll into 6 equal sized balls (if sticky, add a little

flour), place into hot syrup, allow space to spread. Cover dish. Cook on 100% for 8 - 9 minutes, turn over after 4 minutes.

Serve hot with vanilla ice-cream.

CHOCOLATE ORANGE CAKE

Serves 6 175g (6oz) butter 175g (6oz) caster sugar 3 eggs (size 3) 175g (6oz) self raising flour grated rind of 1 orange 50g (2oz) plain or milk chocolate, broken into

pieces

Preparation Time - 8 Minutes

1 Grease and line the base of a 20.4cm (8”) cake

dish with greaseproof paper.

2 Cream butter and sugar, beat in eggs. Fold in

flour. Place half the mixture in a separate bowl, stir in orange rind. Heat chocolate on 100% for 2 minutes, stir every 30 seconds until melted. Stir chocolate into remaining mixture. Place alternate spoonfuls of the two mixtures into prepared dish.

3 Use a skewer to swirl mixture creating a marbled

effect, smooth the surface.

4 Cook on 100% for 6 minutes until a skewer

comes out clean. Allow to cool before turning out.

PECAN PIE

Serves 4 - 6 PASTRY: 125g (5oz) plain flour 100g (4oz) plain wholemeal flour 125g (5oz) butter cold water to mix FILLING: 225g (8oz) pecan nuts 225g (8oz) brown sugar 90ml (6tbsp) golden syrup 75g (3oz) butter, melted 3 eggs (size 3), beaten 5ml (1tsp) vanilla essence

Preparation Time - 15 Minutes

1 To prepare pastry combine the flours and rub in

the butter until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add enough cold water to make a soft but not sticky dough.

2 Line a greased 25.4cm (10") flan dish with

pastry. Spread pecan nuts evenly over base, prepare filling.

3 Beat the sugar, syrup, butter, eggs and vanilla

essence together until smooth. Pour over nuts.

4 Place on the turntable, use sequence

programming to cook for 10 minutes on 30%, then for 8 minutes on DUAL GRILL-1 30% until set.

Variation:

Pecan nuts can be substituted with walnuts.

Microwave Tip: Melting chocolate

Break 50g (2oz) chocolate into small pieces and place in a bowl. Heat on 100% for 2 minutes, stir every 30 seconds until evenly melted.

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FIGGY PUDDING

Serves 6 125g (5oz) dried figs, roughly chopped 125g (5oz) dried apricots, roughly chopped 100g (4oz) raisins 100g (4oz) currants 60ml (4tbsp) brandy 75g (3oz) plain flour

2.5ml (

/2 tsp) allspice

2.5ml (

tsp) grated nutmeg

2.5ml (

tsp) ground cinnamon 50g (2oz) fresh breadcrumbs 75g (3oz) shredded suet 100g (4oz) soft brown sugar 50g (2oz) blanched almonds, roughly chopped grated rind of 1 medium orange grated rind of 1 medium lemon 1 eating apple, grated 15ml (1tbsp) black treacle 1 egg (size 3), beaten

Preparation Time - 2

/4 Hours

1 Place figs, apricots, raisins, currants, and brandy

in a large bowl, mix well. Leave for 2 hours.

2 Place the flour, spices, breadcrumbs, suet, sugar,

almonds, orange and lemon rind and apple in a bowl, mix well. Stir into the dried fruit mixture along with the treacle and beaten egg.

3 Grease 1.2 litre (2 pints) pudding basin and line

the base with a circle of kitchen paper. Spoon in the pudding mixture, smooth the surface and cover with cling film.

4 Cook on 50% for 16 - 17 minutes until firm to the

touch.

Serve with brandy sauce, see page 58.

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

Serves 4 - 6 175g (6oz) stoned dates, chopped 200ml (7floz) boiling water

3.75ml (

/4 tsp) bicarbonate of soda

2.5ml (

/2 tsp) vanilla essence 10ml (2tsp) instant coffee dissolved in a little water 75g (3oz) butter 125g (5oz) caster sugar 2 eggs (size 3), beaten 175g (6oz) plain flour 1 quantity of Toffee & Walnut Sauce (see page 57)

Preparation Time - 15 Minutes

1 Place the dates in a large bowl, add the boiling

water, bicarbonate of soda, vanilla essence and dissolved coffee, mix well.

2 Cream butter and sugar together in a separate

bowl until light and fluffy, beat in the eggs. Fold in the flour and dates, mix well. The resulting mixture will be sloppy. Grease and line the base of a 1.2 litre (2 pint) pudding basin with greaseproof paper, pour in the pudding mixture.

3 Place on the turntable, cook on 50% for 20

minutes until a skewer comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before turning out on a warmed serving plate.

4 Pour the hot sauce over the pudding to serve.

RICE PUDDING

Serves 4 1500ml (2

/2 pints) milk 200g (7oz) pudding rice 75g (3oz) caster sugar 50g (2oz) butter 5ml (1tsp) ground nutmeg (optional)

Preparation Time - 5 Minutes

1 Place the milk in a 1.5 litre (2

/2 pint) casserole dish. Heat on 100% for 8 minutes. Stir in the rice, sugar and butter, heat on 100% for 5 minutes.

2 Place on the turntable, cook on 30% for 60 minutes.

Stir 2 - 3 times during cooking. Stir at the end of cooking.

3 Sprinkle with ground nutmeg to serve.

Microwave Tip: Reheating Christmas pudding

Place a 500g (1lb 2oz) pudding in a shallow flan dish. Cover and heat on 70% for 3 - 4 minutes.

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MOIST CARROT CAKE

Serves 6 - 8 150ml (

/4 pint) sunflower oil 225g (8oz) soft brown sugar 3 eggs (size 3), beaten 175g (6oz) self raising flour 5ml (1tsp) bicarbonate of soda

1.25 ml (

/4 tsp) salt 10ml (2tsp) cinnamon 300g (11oz) carrots, grated 100g (4oz) walnut halves, roughly chopped ICING: 225g (8oz) cream cheese (See Tip, page 48) grated rind of 1 lemon 5ml (1tsp) lemon juice (see Tip, page 41) 30ml (2 tbsp) icing sugar 25g (1oz) walnuts, finely chopped to sprinkle

Preparation Time - 15 Minutes

1 Combine the oil, sugar and eggs. Fold in the

flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt and cinnamon. Add the carrots and walnuts, mix well.

2 Grease and line a 20.4cm (8") soufflé dish with

greaseproof paper, pour in the cake mixture.

3 Place on turntable, cook for 20 - 22 minutes on

50% until a skewer comes out clean. Allow to cool before decorating.

4 To prepare icing, combine cream cheese, lemon

rind, lemon juice and icing sugar until smooth. Spread on top of the cake, sprinkle with walnuts.

If iced with cream cheese, keep cake refrigerated. Eat within 2 days.

CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Serves 6 - 8 225g (8oz) margarine 225g (8oz) caster sugar

7.5ml (1

/2 tsp) vanilla essence 4 eggs (size 3), beaten 100g (4oz) plain flour 50g (2oz) cocoa powder

2.5ml (

/2 tsp) baking powder

75g (3oz) walnuts, roughly chopped

Preparation Time - 10 Minutes

1 Combine the margarine, sugar, vanilla essence

and eggs together until smooth. 2 Stir in the remaining ingredients. 3 Grease and line the base of a deep, square

20.4cm ( 8") dish with greaseproof paper, spoon

in the brownie mixture and smooth the surface. 4 Place on the turntable, cook for 20 minutes at

130˚C, then 30 minutes at 100˚C.

‘SIDDY’S’ FRUIT KEBABS

Serves 4 4 wooden skewers 1 pear, cut into 8 pieces 2 pineapple rings, quartered 2 bananas, cut into 8 pieces 8 large, firm strawberries MARINADE: 1 lime 30ml (2tbsp) clear honey 30ml (2tbsp) groundnut oil

Preparation Time - 8 Minutes

1 Thread pieces of pear, pineapple, banana and

strawberry onto each skewer in a regular

sequence. 2 To prepare marinade, finely grate the lime rind

into a bowl. Squeeze and add lime juice to the

rind. Finally, add the honey and oil, mix well. 3 Place kebabs onto the turntable and brush

generously with marinade. 4 Cook for 6 - 8 minutes on GRILL-3, turning 2 - 3

times during cooking, until kebabs are golden

brown.

Serve with double cream and chopped nuts.

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PLAIN MICROWAVE CAKE

Serves 4 - 6 100g (4oz) margarine 100g (4oz) caster sugar 2 eggs (size 3), beaten 100g (4oz) self raising flour 30 - 45ml (2 - 3 tbsp) water

Preparation Time - 8 Minutes

1 Cream margarine and sugar, beat in the eggs.

Fold in the flour and water. Grease and line the base of a 17.8cm (7") cake dish with kitchen paper. Spoon mixture into dish and smooth.

2 Cook on 100% for 4 - 5 minutes until firm. Allow

to cool slightly before turning out.

CARAMEL SHORTBREAD

Serves 6 - 8 SHORTBREAD: 100g (4oz) butter 50g (2oz) caster sugar 125g (5oz) plain flour 25g (1oz) ground rice CARAMEL: 50g (2oz) butter 50g (2oz) caster sugar 200g (7oz) condensed milk 15ml (1tbsp) golden syrup TOPPING: 100g (4oz) milk chocolate, in small pieces

Variation: Shortbread: Omit caramel and chocolate. Make

as to Stage 3. Before cooling, dredge with sugar, prick all over with a skewer and cut into wedges.

Preparation Time - 15 Minutes

1 To prepare the shortbread, cream the butter and

sugar until light and fluffy, gradually add the flour and ground rice to make a firm dough.

2 Press the dough evenly into a greased 17.8cm

(7") flan dish, cook on 50% for 5 minutes.

3 Press the hot shortbread firmly down with the

back of a spoon, allow to cool.

4 To prepare the caramel, place all ingredients in a

bowl, mix well. Cook on 100% for 5 minutes, stir

every minute until toffee coloured. 5 Pour caramel onto the shortbread, chill to set. 6 When caramel is cold, place the chocolate in a

small bowl and heat on 100% for 2 minutes, stir

every minute until evenly melted. Spread on to

the caramel, chill to set the chocolate before

cutting into slices.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Serves 6 - 8 175g (6oz) margarine 100g (4oz) caster sugar 275g (10oz) self raising flour 50g (2oz) milk chocolate, finely chopped 25g (1oz) walnuts, finely chopped

The biscuits will be soft when hot but will harden as they cool.

1 Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.

Stir in the flour, chocolate and walnuts to make a

soft but firm dough. 2 Divide mixture into 8 even sized balls, place

apart in two large flan dishes and flatten slightly. 3 Place one flan dish on the rack, cook for 40

minutes at 130˚C until evenly brown. Repeat for

remaining biscuits. 4 Allow to cool before removing from the dish.

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POTATO BREAD

Serves 4 325g (12oz) potato, cooked and mashed 275g (10oz) self raising flour 100g (4oz) mature Cheddar cheese, grated 5ml (1tsp) salt 5ml (1tsp) mixed dried herbs 2 cloves garlic, crushed (see Tip, Page 46) 10ml (2tsp) whole grain mustard 1 egg (size 3), beaten 75ml (5tbsp) milk 1 egg (size 3), beaten to glaze 5ml (1tsp) fresh parsley, chopped to sprinkle

Preparation Time - 15 Minutes

1 Place the potato, flour, cheese, salt, herbs, garlic

and mustard in a large bowl, mix well.

2 Add the egg and milk, mix to form a soft dough.

Knead the dough into a round shape approx. 23cm (9") in diameter. Place in a 25.4cm (10") flan dish, brush with egg to glaze, sprinkle with parsley.

3 Place on the rack and cook at 130˚C for 30

minutes.

Serve with soup, cheese or salad.

SODA BREAD

Serves 4 225g (8oz) wholemeal self raising flour 150g (5

/2 oz) medium oatmeal

2.5ml (

/2 tsp) salt

2.5ml (

/2 tsp) bicarbonate of soda 50g (2oz) butter 120ml (4floz) natural yoghurt 90ml (6tbsp) milk 1 egg (size 3), beaten to glaze sesame seeds to sprinkle

Serve with cheese and a salad.

FIG & WALNUT BREAD

Serves 6 - 8 175g (6oz) figs, chopped 150ml (

/4 pint) boiling water 225g (8oz) plain flour 125g (5oz) wholemeal flour 125g (5oz) caster sugar

2.5ml (

/2 tsp) salt

2.5ml (

/2 tsp) bicarbonate of soda 100g (4oz) butter 125g (5oz) walnuts, roughly chopped 150ml (

/4 pint) milk

1 egg (size 3), beaten

Serve sliced, spread generously with butter.

Preparation Time - 15 Minutes

1 Place figs in a large bowl, add the boiling water,

leave aside to cool.

2 Place flours, sugar, salt and bicarbonate of soda in a

bowl, mix well. Rub in butter until mixture resembles

fine breadcrumbs, stir in walnuts. 3 Add the fig mixture, milk and egg, mix well. 4 Grease and line the base of a 1.5 litre (2

/2 pint), straight-sided loaf dish with greaseproof paper. Spoon in loaf mixture and smooth the surface.

5 Place on the turntable, use sequence programming

to cook for 10 minutes on 70% then 6 minutes on DUAL GRILL-1, 70%.

Microwave Tip: Ripening cheese

Place 100g (4oz) cheese (e.g. Camembert or Brie) on a plate and heat on 50% for 20 - 30 seconds.

Preparation Time - 15 Minutes

1 Combine flour, oatmeal, salt, bicarbonate of

soda in a large bowl. Rub in the butter.

2 Add the yoghurt and milk, mix to form a soft but

not sticky dough.

3 Knead lightly into a round shape approx. 20.4

cm (8") in diameter. Place in a greased 25.4cm (10") flan dish.

4 Use a knife to mark into 8 wedges, cut only

halfway through dough. Glaze surface with egg, sprinkle with sesame seeds.

5 Place on the turntable, cook at 130˚C for 30

minutes.

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FRUIT SCONES

Makes 22 - 24 Scones 450g (1lb) self raising flour 100g (4oz) caster sugar 100g (4oz) butter 100g (4oz) sultanas 2 eggs (size 3), beaten with milk to make 300ml (

/2 pint)

1 egg (size 3), beaten to glaze

Variations: Wholemeal scones: Substitute white self raising flour

with wholemeal self raising flour, omit sultanas. Date scones: Substitute white self raising flour with wholemeal self raising flour and the sultanas with 100g (4oz) dates, finely chopped. Spiced apple scones: Substitute white self raising flour with wholemeal flour and sultanas with 1 eating apple, grated. Add 10ml (2tsp) cinnamon at Stage 2.

Preparation Time - 15 Minutes

1 Grease two large flan dishes. 2 Combine the flour and sugar in a bowl, rub in the

butter and stir in the fruit. Add enough egg and milk mixture to form a soft dough.

3 Roll out until 2cm (

/4") thick, cut out scones 6.4cm

/2") in diameter.

4 Place the scones in the prepared dishes and brush

with egg to glaze.

5 Place one dish on the rack, cook for 30 minutes at

130˚C. Repeat for other scones.

Cheese and chive scones: Omit sugar and sultanas. Add 175 (6oz) grated Cheddar cheese, 30ml (2tbsp) dried chives, salt and pepper at Stage 2. Fresh herb scones: Omit sugar and sultanas. Add 10ml (2tsp) fresh parsley, 10ml (2tsp) fresh sage and 10ml (2tsp) fresh thyme at Stage 2.

Microwave Tip: Toasting coconut

Spread 100g (4oz) desiccated coconut on a plate. Heat on 100% for 2 - 3 minutes, stir every minute.

TRUFFLES

Makes 12 50g (2oz) plain chocolate, broken into pieces 25g (1oz) butter 75g (3oz) sponge cake, crumbled 25g (1oz) icing sugar 15ml (1tbsp) rum 100g (4oz) plain chocolate, to coat 100g (4oz) dark chocolate vermicelli, to coat

Preparation Time - 20 Minutes

1 Place chocolate and butter in a bowl. Heat on 100%

for 1 minute, stir until melted. 2 Add sponge, icing sugar and rum, mix well. 3 Chill the mixture until set enough to handle. Lightly

dust your hands with icing sugar and roll the truffle

mixture into 12 even sized balls. 4 Break chocolate and place in a bowl. Heat on

100% for 2 - 3 minutes, stir every 30 seconds until

melted. 5 Pour the vermicelli into a separate bowl. 6 Roll each truffle ball first in the chocolate and then in

the vermicelli, coat evenly. Place on greaseproof

paper, chill to set.

CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Makes 675g (11/2 lb) 150g (5

/2 oz) milk chocolate, broken into pieces 100g (4oz) butter, melted 450g (1lb) icing sugar 45ml (3tbsp) milk

Preparation Time - 20 Minutes

1 Place the chocolate in a bowl and heat on 100% for

2 minutes, stir every 30 seconds until melted.

2 Stir in butter, icing sugar and milk. Heat on 100% for

2 - 3 minutes, stir vigorously every minute until the mixture is thick and glossy.

3 Pour into a greased, rectangular 20.4 x 15.3cm

(8 x 6”) dish, chill to set before cutting.

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WHITE SAUCE

Makes 300ml (1/2 pint) 25g (1oz) butter 25g (1oz) plain flour 300ml (

/2 pint) milk

salt and pepper to taste

1 Place the butter in a bowl, heat on 100% for

1 minute until melted.

2 Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk. Cook on

100% for 6 minutes, stir every minute until thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

Makes 600ml (1pint) 125g (5oz) onion, finely chopped 1 green pepper, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 46) 30g (1oz) butter 30g (1oz) plain flour 30ml (2tbsp) white wine vinegar 30ml (2tbsp) soy sauce 300ml (

/2 pint) hot chicken stock

50g (2oz) soft dark brown sugar

Prepartion Time - 8 Minutes

1 Place the onion, green pepper, garlic and butter

in a bowl, mix well. Cook on 100% for 2 minutes.

2 Stir in the flour, gradually add the vinegar, soy

sauce, stock and sugar. Cook on 100% for 3 - 4 minutes, stir every minute until the mixture has thickened. Blend in a food processor for a smoother sauce.

SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Makes 600ml (1 pint) 3 rashers bacon, chopped (optional) 150g (5

/2 oz) carrot, chopped 225g (8oz) onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 46) 800g canned, chopped tomatoes 300ml (

/2 pint) red wine 45 - 60ml (3 - 4 tbsp) medium chilli sauce 10ml (2tsp) mustard powder 30ml (2tbsp) tomato purée

Preparation Time - 8 Minutes

1 Place bacon, carrot, onion and garlic in a large

bowl, cover and heat on 100% for 3 minutes.

2 Add all other ingredients to bacon mixture and

mix well. Cook on 70% for 35 minutes.

3 Blend in a food processor until smooth, return to

bowl and cook on 70% for 3 minutes.

Serve with Stuffed Tofu (see page 47).

TOFFEE AND WALNUT SAUCE

Makes 300ml (1/2 pint) 125g (5oz) butter 175g (6oz) dark soft brown sugar 90ml (8tbsp) double cream 50g (2oz) walnuts, finely chopped

Preparation Time - 8 Minutes

1 Combine all ingredients in a bowl, heat on 70%

for 5 - 6 minutes, stir every minute until sugar has dissolved and the mixture is thick and glossy.

Serve hot with ice-cream or Sticky Toffee Pudding (page 52)

Variations: Cheese sauce: Add 75g (3oz) grated cheese

and 5ml (1tsp) mustard powder at Stage 2. Serve with vegetables, fish, meat. Parsley sauce: Stir 15-30ml (1 - 2tbsp) chopped parsley into the finished sauce. Serve with fish. Onion sauce: Stir 225g (8oz) cooked onion, finely chopped, into finished sauce. Heat on 100% for 1 minute. Serve with meat or vegetables.

Mushroom sauce: Add 2 sliced spring onions, 50g (2oz) chopped mushrooms and 5ml (1tsp) chopped parsley at the beginning of Stage 2. Serve with fish. Sweet white sauce: Omit salt and pepper from the basic recipe. Add 50g (2oz) caster sugar at Stage 2. Serve with puddings as an alternative to custard.

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BLUE CHEESE SAUCE

Makes 150ml (1/4 pint) 75g (3oz) Blue Stilton cheese, finely chopped 300ml (

/2 pint) soured cream

150ml (

/4 pint) white wine 15ml (1tbsp) connflour, blended with water 30ml (2tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time - 5 Minutes

1 Place the cheese, cream, wine, cornflour and

parsley in a bowl, mix well. Season.

2 Heat on 100% for 8 minutes.

Ideal served with pasta.

BRANDY SAUCE

Makes 600ml (1 pint) 50g (2oz) butter 50g (2oz) plain flour 75g (3oz) brown sugar 15ml (1tbsp) golden syrup 150ml (

/4 pint) double cream 300ml (

/2 pint) milk 60ml (4tbsp) brandy to taste

Preparation Time - 8 Minutes

1 Place butter in a bowl, heat on 100% for

1 minute until melted. Stir in flour, heat on 100% for 1 minute.

2 Combine sugar, syrup, cream and milk, heat on

100% for 2 minutes.

3 Gradually add cream mixture to the butter and

flour mixture. Heat on 100% for 5 - 6 minutes, stir every minute until smooth and thick. Stir in brandy.

Serve hot with Figgy Pudding (page 52).

STRAWBERRY JAM

Makes 675g (11/2 lb) 675g (1

lb) strawberries, washed and hulled 45ml (3tbsp) lemon juice (see Tip, page 41) 675g (1

/2 lb) preserving sugar

Variation: Raspberry Jam: Replace 675g (1

/2 lb)

strawberries with 675g (1

/2 lb) raspberries

Preparation Time - 15 Minutes

1 Place strawberries and lemon juice in a very

large bowl.

2 Heat on 100% for 5 minutes until strawberries

have softened. Add the sugar, mix well.

3 Cook on 70% for 25 - 30 minutes until setting

point* is reached, stir every 4 - 5 minutes.

4 Pour into hot, clean jars. Cover, seal and label.

LEMON CURD

Makes 300g (12oz) 100g (4oz) butter 450g (1lb) caster sugar 45ml (3tbsp) cornflour juice of 4 medium lemons (see Tip, page 41) grated rind of 2 lemons 4 egg yolks (size 3), beaten

Preparation Time - 8 Minutes

1 Place butter and sugar in a bowl. Heat on 100%

for 2 minutes until melted.

2 Blend cornflour with lemon juice and rind. Stir

into the butter and sugar mixture. Heat on 100% for 2 minutes until sugar has dissolved. Cool slightly.

3 Beat in the egg yolks, cook on 50% for 10 - 12

minutes, stir every 2 minutes until thickened.

4 Pour into hot, clean jars. Cover, seal and label.

* Setting point

To determine, place 5ml (1tsp) jam onto a saucer. Chill. Move surface of jam with finger, if it wrinkles, setting point has been reached.

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OVEN INTERIOR

Clean the microwave oven cavity after each use with a mild detergent solution on a soft cloth, pay special attention to the waveguide cover.

NOTE: When cleaning oven please ensure that bottom

grill is cool.

Take care not to let soapy water drip through the small holes in the oven walls and the cavity floor particularly if the turntable is removed. Excess water spillage through these holes will cause damage to the oven interior. It is important that the door seals and sealing surfaces are kept clean at all times, wipe regularly with a damp cloth. Heat up your oven regularly by using both heating elements, refer to NOTES on page 12. Remaining food or fat splashed on the oven interior can cause smoke or a bad smell. To prevent splashing, cover food wherever possible.

ACCESSORIES

Racks should be washed in a mild washing-up liquid solution and dried. They are dishwasher safe.

TURNTABLE

Ensure the turntable is cleaned after every use with a mild washing-up liquid solution and dried. The turntable is dishwasher safe. This should prevent a build up of grease and food debris.

OUTER CABINET

Wipe the outside cabinet with a mild detergent solution on a soft cloth. The control panel must be wiped clean whilst the door is open, therefore inactivating the oven.

• Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times. If you leave grease or fat in the cavity, it may overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven. Do not remove the waveguide cover.

• Never use spray cleaners, oven buttons or abrasive scourers as these damage the surface of the oven.

• After Grill, Dual Grill, Oven, Pizza, Breakfast, Instant Cook and Auto Cook modes, the oven cavity, door, oven cabinet and accessories will become very hot. Before cleaning, make sure they have cooled down.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

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• Do not allow grease or dirt to build up on the door seals and adjacent parts as this may prevent the door from closing correctly and may cause a leakage of microwaves. To clean use a mild detergent solution on a soft damp cloth.

WARNINGS-

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Dual cooking

Dual Grill-1

Microwave 100% cooking

Microwave 10% - 70% cooking

Dual Grill-2

Microwave 100% cooking

Microwave 10% - 70% cooking

TROUBLESHOOTING

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WARNINGS:

• 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.

• The door seal stops microwave leakage during oven operation, but does not form an airtight seal. It is normal to see drops of water, light or feel warm air around the oven door. Food with a high moisture content will release steam and cause condensation inside the door which may drip from the oven.

• Repairs & Modifications: Do not attempt to operate the oven if it is not working properly.

• Outer Cabinet & Lamp Access: Never remove the outer cabinet. This would be very dangerous due to high voltage parts inside which must never be touched, as this could be fatal. As your oven is not fitted with a lamp access cover, if the lamp fails, do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself, call a Service Technician appointed by SHARP.

If you think the oven is not working properly there are some simple checks you can carry out yourself before calling an engineer. This will help prevent unnecessary service calls if the fault is something simple. Simply answer “YES” or “NO” to the following questions:

1. Does the oven lamp come on when you open the door? YES/NO (Put half a cup of water in the oven, on the turntable and close the door. Select 100% HIGH and programme the oven to cook for 1 minute.)

2. Does the oven lamp come on? YES/NO

3. Does the turntable rotate? YES/NO

4. Does the cooling fan work? (Check by placing your hand above the air-vent openings) YES/NO

5. After 1 minute does the "beep" sound? YES/NO

6. Is the water in the cup hot? YES/NO

7. Set the grilling time for the upper and lower grill for 3 minutes. At the end of 3 minutes do both the grill elements become red? YES/NO

If you answer “NO” to any question first check that the oven is plugged in properly and the fuse has not blown, if there is no fault with either, check the troubleshooting chart on page 61.

NOTES:

The following cooking conditions should not cause concern:

1. If you cook food for more than the standard time (see chart opposite) at the same power level, the oven’s safety mechanisms will automatically activate. The microwave power level will be reduced and the grill heating elements will turn on and off.

2. After Grill, Dual Grill, Oven Cooking, Instant Cook, Express Cook and Auto Cook modes, the cooling fan will switch on for cooling the oven cavity. When the cooling fan works, the display may show “NOW COOLING”. To clear it, press the STOP/CLEAR key and the display will show the time of day, if set. During these modes, the cooling fan will also work when you press the STOP/CLEAR key. You may feel air blowing out of the air-vent openings.

COOKING MODE

Microwave 100% cooking

Grill cooking

Grill-1 Grill-2 Grill-3

STANDARD TIME

20 MINUTES

30 MINUTES 45 MINUTES TOP GRILL 15 MINUTES BOTTOM GRILL 15 MINUTES

IMPORTANT: If the display shows nothing even if the power plug is properly connected, the oven is in energy save mode. To release it, open and then close the oven door. See page 7.

MICROWAVE 20 MINUTES TOP GRILL 15 MINUTES TOP GRILL 30 MINUTES

MICROWAVE 20 MINUTES BOTTOM GRILL 15 MINUTES BOTTOM GRILL 45 MINUTES

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG

POSSIBLE CAUSE

When oven is working, air circulates within the cavity. The door does not form an airtight seal, so it is normal for air to escape from the door.

The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so steam produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface. The amount of steam produced depends on the water content of the food being cooked. Some foods, such as potatoes have a high moisture content. Condensation trapped in the door glass should clear after a few hours.

Arcing will occur when a metallic object comes into close proximity to the oven cavity during cooking. This may possibly roughen the surface of the cavity, but would not otherwise damage the oven.

Ensure all “eyes” are removed and stand directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant flan dish or similar.

Check the door is closed properly.

Ensure correct power level has been selected. The microwave energy pulses ON/OFF during cooking/defrosting. The cabinet may become hot to the touch - keep children away.

Outer cabinet/door is hot.

PROBLEM

Draught circulates around the door.

Flashing or arcing from within the cavity when cooking.

Arcing potatoes.

After setting the time, the oven does not start.

Oven cooks too slowly. Oven makes a noise.

Condensation forms in the oven, and may drip from the door.

The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as shown opposite:

As the colours of the cores in the mains lead of your oven may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug, connect the wires as shown opposite. Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the cable is held securely by the cable grip where it enters the plug. Like most appliances in your home, your oven must be connected to a single phase 230-240 Volt, 50Hz alternating current supply. If you do not make the proper electrical connections you might damage the oven or injure yourself. Neither SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this happens.

green and yellow stripes = EARTH blue = NEUTRAL brown = LIVE

• The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal marked E or or coloured green or coloured green and yellow.

• The blue wire to the plug terminal marked N or coloured black or coloured blue.

• The brown wire to the plug terminal marked L or coloured red or coloured brown.

WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT YOUR ELECTRICAL SUPPLY ASK A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

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GUARANTEE

• For general information & assistance with oven queries, please contact our

Customer Information Centre: U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours)

Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours) Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support

• Replacement accessories may be obtained from our main parts distributor Willow Vale Electronics Ltd. Telephone: 0121 766 5414

• If you are unable to resolve a problem using the

checks covered on the last few pages, do not

attempt to service this microwave oven yourself.

• Contact the dealer or supplier from whom the oven was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please contact the SHARP Customer Information Centre, telephone: 08705 274277 (office hours).

Subject to the conditions listed below, SHARP Electronics (U.K.) Ltd (hereafter called “the Company”), guarantee to provide for the repair of, or, at its option replace this SHARP equipment, or any component thereof, (other than Glass Turntables), which is faulty or below standard, as a result of inferior workmanship or materials.

The conditions of the Guarantee:

1 This Guarantee shall only apply to defects or faults

which are notified to the Company, or SHARP approved service facility, within one year from the date of purchase of the equipment, provided that this Guarantee shall extend for a further period of one year in respect of microwave oven magnetron parts only.

2 This Guarantee covers equipment intended for

private domestic use only. This oven is suitable for domestic food preparation and is not designed for commercial, industrial or laboratory use. This Guarantee does not apply to equipment used in the course of a business, trade or profession. Only use the microwave oven for cooking, defrosting or reheating of food. SHARP declines any liability for damages caused by improper use.

3 This Guarantee does not cover any faults or defects

caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the equipment, or any attempt at adjustment or repair other than by a SHARP approved service facility.

4 Please clean your microwave oven regularly and

remove any stains or fat residues without delay. Failure to do this may affect the quality and safety of the product or prejudice your guarantee.

5 In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring

repair, please contact the dealer or supplier from whom it was purchased. You will need to provide proof of date of purchase to the repairing company. Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at the time of purchase. Where it is not possible to contact the dealer or supplier from whom the oven was purchased, please contact the telephone number given below. You will then be given details of how to obtain service.

Telephone: 08705 274277 (office hours)

6 This Guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to

the consumer’s statutory rights and does not affect these rights in any way.

SHARP parts and accessories have been specifically designed for SHARP Microwaves.

No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this publication, although every possible care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible.

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SPECIFICATIONS

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AC Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single phase 230-240 V, 50 Hz

Output power:

Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .900W (IEC 60705)

Grill (Top Grill) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1000W

Grill (Bottom Grill) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500W

MAFF heating category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E

Input Current:

Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.5A

Power Consumption:

Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.45kW

Top grill heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1kW

Bottom grill heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.55kW

Microwave & Top Grill Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.4kW

Microwave & Bottom Grill Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95kW

Top & Bottom Grill Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5kW

Microwave frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2450 MHz

Outside Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .520(W) x 309(H) x 436(D)mm

Cavity Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .349(W) x 207(H) x 357(D) mm

Oven capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.9 cu.ft (26 litres)

Cooking uniformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Turntable diameter (325mm)

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Approx. 17kg

This oven complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.

As part of a policy of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to alter design and specification without notice.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic, mechanical, photocopied, recorded, translated or other means without prior permission from SHARP Electronics (U.K.) Ltd.

The illustrations, technical information and data contained in this publication to our best knowledge, were correct at the time of going to print. The right to change specifications, at any time, without notice, is reserved as part of our policy of continuous development and improvement.

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