Sharp R-86STM User Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL

with COOKBOOK

R-86STM

MICROWAVE OVEN

with TOP & BOTTOM GRILLS

and CONVECTION

900W (IEC 60705)

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This operation manual contains important information which you should

OPERATION MANUAL

read carefully before using your microwave oven.

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

IMPORTANT:

followed or if the oven is modiﬁ ed so that it operates with the door open.

If you require any advice or assistance regarding your

Sharp product, please visit our website:

www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport

Customers without Internet access may telephone:

08705 274277 (9am - 5pm)

(01) 676 0648 (from Ireland)

A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households)

1. In the European Union

Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin! Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with

legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.

Following the implementation by members states private households within the EU states may

Attention: Your

product is

marked with this

symbol.

It means that

used electrical

and electronic

products should

not be mixed

with general

household waste. There is a separate

collection

system for these

products.

return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge*.

In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one.

*) Please contact your local authority for further details. If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators, please dispose of

these separately beforehand according to local requirements. By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the

necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling.

2. In other Countries outside the EU

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

For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even if you don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.

B. Information on Disposal for Business Users.

1. In the European Union

If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it: Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You

might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities.

For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for take-back of your used products.

2. In other Countries outside the EU

If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the

correct method of disposal.

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CONTENTS

YOUR OVEN AND ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

ONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

C S

AFETY:

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5

PERATION:

Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

How Your Oven Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

Microwave Power Levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

Energy Save Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

How to Operate Your Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 11

-Note for Reheating Ready Meals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

-Note for Manual Cooking and Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Grill Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Preheating the Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Convection Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Combi Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 16

Express Cook / Express Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 - 19

Quick & Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 21

Short Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 23

Auto Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 - 26

Notes for Express Cook / Express Defrost / Quick & Easy / Short Cuts / Auto Cook. . . . . . . . . 27

Weight Range for Express Cook / Express Defrost / Quick & Easy / Short Cuts / Auto Cook. . . . 27

Important Notes for Ready Meals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

ONVENIENT FUNCTIONS:

Sequence Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Less and More. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Kitchen Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Auto Minute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Information Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

OOKING ADVICE:

Microwave Cooking Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 - 33

Suitable Cookware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Defrosting Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Reheating Advice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

FTERCARE:

Cleaning and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 - 39

To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

OOKBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 - 67

GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

PECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Quick guide for commonly cooked food.

MENU WEIGHT CONTAINER

Frozen Ready Meals (non-stirrable e.g. Lasagne)

Chilled Ready Meals (non-stirrable e.g. Lasagne)

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

Defrost Minced Beef

400g Flan dish on

low rack

400g Flan dish on

low rack

Potatoes

Directly on turntable

500g Flan dish on

turntable

INSTRUCTION

Place the ready meal in a heatresistant flan dish on the low rack.

Pierce in several places. Place on the edge of the turntable. Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish on the turntable. Turn over half way through cooking.

COOKING

INSTRUCTION

COOKING

TIME/POWER LEVEL

Stage1:1 minute on 100% Stage2:13 minutes on 50%

Stage1:2 minutes on 100% Stage2:4 minutes on 50%

Stage1:5 minutes on 100% Stage2:5 minutes on 100%

Stage1:2 minutes 45 secs on 30% Stage2:2 minutes 45 secs on 30%

STANDING

TIME

2 Minutes

5 Minutes

15 - 30 Minutes

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YOUR OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

478965

OVEN:

1. Control panel

2. Oven lamp

1 2

3. Door opening button

4. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)

5. Bottom grill heating element

6. Turntable motor shaft

7. Oven cavity

8. Door seals and sealing surfaces

9. Door latches

10. Top grill heating element

11. Ventilation openings

12. Outer cabinet

13. Power cord

ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are provided:

14. Turntable 15. High rack

16. Low rack

• Place the turntable on to the turntable motor shaft, ensuring it is located firmly.

• To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when removing them from the oven.

• For use of the racks, refer to the grill,

1516

convection and dual cooking sections on pages 12 to 16.

Never touch the grills when they are hot.

NOTES:

• The waveguide cover is fragile. Care should be taken when cleaning inside the oven to ensure that it is not damaged.

• After cooking fatty foods without a cover, always clean the cavity and especially the grill heating elements thoroughly, these must be dry and free from grease. Built-up grease may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fire.

• Always operate the oven with the turntable fitted correctly. This promotes thorough, even cooking. A badly fitted turntable may rattle, may not rotate properly and could cause damage to the oven.

• The turntable rotates clockwise or anti-clockwise. The rotary direction may change each time you start the oven. This does not affect cooking performance.

• When you order accessories, please quote both the dealer or SHARP approved service facility. The model number is located at the bottom of

PART NAME and MODEL NUMBER to your

the

control panel.

Warning:

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, accessories, dishes and especially the grills will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

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17 16

CONTROL PANEL

1. DIGITAL DISPLAY

KEYS:

3 4

2. TIME

3. CONV. (°C)

4. COMBI

5. EXPRESS DEFROST

6. SHORT CUTS (AUTO MENU)

7. TIME LESS/MORE

8. AUTO COOK

9. INFO

10. START/AUTO MINUTE

11. STOP/CLEAR

12. KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET

13. WEIGHT UP/DOWN

14. QUICK & EASY (AUTO MENU)

15. EXPRESS COOK

16. MICRO POWER

17. GRILL

7 6

DIGITAL DISPLAY INDICATORS:

1. LESS/MORE

2. INFO

3. COOK

4. MICROWAVE

5. CONVECTION

3 245

6. BOTTOM GRILL

7. TOP GRILL

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Oven Use:

• The oven is for domestic food use only.

• Never operate when empty, except as directed in the “Grill cooking” section on page 12.

• 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 the oven off immediately, unplug it and call a SHARP approved service facility. (See page 40).

• Never move the oven while it is operating.

• The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable, dishes, accessories and especially the grill will become very hot during operation. Care should be taken to avoid touching these areas. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves. Before cleaning make sure they are not hot.

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. When the appliance is operated in the GRILL, CONVECTION, COMBI, EXPRESS COOK and PIZZA modes, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperature generated. Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away.

WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. 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 for at least 20 seconds in the oven after cooking.

FIRE: If smoke is observed, switch off and unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stiﬂ e any ﬂ ames.

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. If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

• Inspect the oven interior and door for dents.

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IMPORTANT: If any damage is apparent, do not operate the oven in any way, until it has been repaired by a SHARP trained engineer.

1. Remove all packing materials including the feature sticker (if applicable). The waveguide cover prevents food and grease from entering the waveguide area where it could cause damage. DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER.

2. The oven door will become hot during cooking. Place or mount the oven so that the bottom of the oven is 85cm or more above the floor. Ensure the surface or mounting position is strong enough to take the oven weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be cooked in the oven.

INSTALLATION

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

4. 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.

5. Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged (See “ELECTRICAL CONNECTION” below).

Do not allow the power supply cord to run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such as the hot air vent area at the top rear of the oven.

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

7. Do not use the oven outdoors.

BUILDING-IN-KIT.

This oven is designed for counter top or built-in use. Do not place the oven in a cabinet. 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-47ST, available from your SHARP dealer. Only the use of this frame will guarantee the quality and safety of the oven.

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 power supply cord is damaged, it must

be replaced by a SHARP approved service facility or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.

• When removing the plug from the socket

always grip the plug, never the cord as this may damage the power supply cord and the connections inside the plug.

19cm

• If the plug fitted to your oven is a rewireable type and in the event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, remove the plug properly (do not cut off).

• If the plug fitted to your oven is a nonrewirable type and in the event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug.

• Refit with a suitable type, observing the wiring code given in ‘To replace the mains plug’ on page 40.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 40.

IMPORTANT!

• 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.

• 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.

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HEATING CATEGORY

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

Letter representing the oven heating category.

Microwave Symbol.

OVEN OUTPUT POWER

OVEN OUTPUT CATEGORY

Less heating time required

600 700 800 900 1000 Watts

More heating time required

Less heating time required

A B C D E

More heating time required

HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS

Microwaves are energy waves, similar to those used for TV and radio signals. Electrical energy is converted into microwave energy, which is directed into the oven cavity via a waveguide. To prevent food and grease entering the wave guide it is protected by the waveguide cover. Microwaves cannot pass through metal, because of this the oven cavity is made of metal and there is a fine metal mesh on the door. During cooking the microwaves bounce off the sides of the oven cavity at random.

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.

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.

Microwaves will pass through certain materials, such as glass and plastic, to heat the food. (See ‘Suitable Cookware’ on page 34). Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves which cause them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in the same way your hands get warm when you rub them together. The outer areas of the food are heated by the microwave energy, then the heat moves to the centre by conduction, as it does in conventional cooking. It is important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating. Once cooking is complete, the oven automatically stops producing microwaves. Standing time is necessary after cooking, as it enables the heat to disperse equally throughout the food.

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BEFORE OPERATION

Your oven comes pre-set in Energy Save Mode (see page 9 for details).

To operate the oven in 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:

3. Close the door.

The display will show:

NOTES: In Energy Save Mode, if you do not operate the oven for 3 minutes or more (i.e. after closing

the door, pressing the STOP/CLEAR key, or at the end of cooking), you will not be able to operate the oven until you open and close the oven door.

When new, the very first time the grills are used, smoke and odour will be given off.

To avoid this happening when food is being cooked, heat the grills without food for approx. 20 minutes. (Please refer to note on page 12.)

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Power Level Press the Percentage MICRO (Display) POWER key

HIGH x 1 100% (100P)

MEDIUM HIGH x 2 70% (70P)

MEDIUM x 3 50% (50P)

MEDIUM LOW x 4 30% (Defrost) (30P)

LOW x 5 10% (Defrost) (10P)

MICRO POWER

KEY

• Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown opposite.

• To change the power level for cooking, enter the cooking time and then press the MICRO

POWER key.

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 cook at 100% unless you press the

MICRO POWER key to the desired setting.

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.

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SETTING THE CLOCK

Your oven has a 12 hour clock.

• To select the 12 hour clock, press the

KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key twice.

To set the time of day follow the instructions opposite.

NOTES:

• Press the STOP/CLEAR key if you make a

mistake during programming.

• If you press any of the TIME keys too many

times, continue to press the key until the desired time re-appears.

• 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 “.0” when cooking is complete.

• If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, the oven will be save energy mode automatically after the power is reinstated, and the display will show nothing until the door is opened. 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 opposite example again.

1. Select the clock.

2. Enter the hours by pressing the TIME keys.

3. Press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key

once.

4. Enter the minutes by pressing the TIME keys.

5. To start the clock, press the KITCHEN TIMER/ CLOCK SET key once.

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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.

• If the oven is not used, it will default to Energy Save Mode after 3 minutes. The display is blank and the oven cannot be operated.

• To operate the oven, open and then close the door. “.0” will be displayed and the oven is ready to use.

To cancel Energy Save Mode, set the clock. (Please refer to page 8.)

To cancel the clock, follow the procedure opposite. (This will restart Energy Save Mode.)

NOTES:

• If you unplug your oven at any stage you will have to reset the clock to cancel Energy Save Mode.

• If the clock has been set, cancelling Energy Save Mode, then your oven has a safety feature which prevents START/AUTO MINUTE key from working if the oven has not been in use for more than 3 minutes. Press the STOP/CLEAR key or open and close the door to re-use the oven.

1. Time of day appears on the display.

2. Press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key

3 times.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key. The

power will be off and the display will show nothing.

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN

Opening and closing the door:

To open the oven door, push the door opening button.

Starting the oven:

Close the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

Stopping the oven:

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

Your oven enables you to cook and defrost food using the automatic programmes, or to cook and defrost food manually. Automatic cooking and defrosting allows you to cook and defrost using preset programmes where the timings have been calculated for you, e.g Express Cook and Express Defrost.

Manual cooking and defrosting allows you to cook/defrost foods and weights which are not included in the automatic programmes. The following are examples of manual cooking and defrosting. For automatic cooking and defrosting refer to pages 17 - 27.

Example:

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

1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 min. key twice, then the 10 sec. key three

times.

2. Input the power level by pressing the MICRO POWER key twice.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once

to start cooking.

MANUAL COOKING

• Enter the cooking time and use microwave power levels 10% to 100% to cook (refer to page 7).

• Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during cooking, if required.

• After cooking, cover the food and leave to stand, if required.

• Refer to the cooking charts in the cookbook section, pages 43 - 48.

NOTE FOR REHEATING READY MEALS:

Place the ready meal in a heat-resistant flan dish on the low rack.

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN

MANUAL DEFROSTING

• Enter the defrosting time and use microwave power levels 10% or 30% to defrost (refer to page 7).

• Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during defrosting.

• After defrosting, cover the food in foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted.

• Refer to the defrosting charts in the cookbook section, page 42.

NOTES FOR MANUAL COOKING AND DEFROSTING:

• When the oven starts, the oven lamp will light and the turntable will rotate clockwise or anticlockwise.

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

• If the door is opened during cooking/ defrosting to stir or turn over food, the cooking time on the display stops automatically. The cooking/defrosting time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.

• When cooking/defrosting is complete, the time of day will reappear on the display, if the clock has been set.

• If you want 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.

Example:

To defrost for 10 minutes on 30% microwave power.

Enter the defrosting time by pressing the

10 min. key once.

2. Input the power level by pressing the MICRO POWER key 4 times.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once

to start defrosting.

The display will count down

through the defrosting time.

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GRILL COOKING

The oven has top and bottom grills which can be used separately or combined. These have one power setting only. The grill is assisted by the turntable which rotates simultaneously to ensure even browning. Use the racks for grilling small items of food such as bacon, gammon and teacakes, turn over halfway through grilling. Food can be placed either directly onto the racks, or into a flan dish/heat-resistant plate on the high rack.

The grills required can be selected as follows:

Cooking Mode Press GRILL key

GRILL-1 (Top Grill) Once

GRILL-2 (Bottom Grill) Twice

GRILL-3 (Top and Bottom Grill)

NOTE: When new, the very first time the

grills are used, smoke and odour will be given off. To avoid this happening when food is being cooked, heat the grills without food for approx. 20 minutes.

When the oven has finished heating,

open the door to cool the oven cavity.

3 Times

Example:

To grill for 20 minutes, using GRILL-3.

1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 10 min. key twice.

2. Select GRILL-3 by pressing the GRILL key

3 times.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once

to start grilling.

NOTES:

• It is not necessary to preheat the grill before cooking.

• Follow the recommended grilling times and procedures in the charts on page 45 of the cookbook section.

• When browning foods in a deep container, place on the turntable or low rack.

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

WARNING:

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, accessories, dishes and especially the grills will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

The display will count down

through the grilling time.

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PREHEATING THE OVEN

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

NOTES:

• When the oven reaches the desired temperature, the audible signal will sound and the temperature will be displayed in °C.

Do not press the STOP/CLEAR key after opening and closing the door, as this will cancel the Convection mode.

• The preheated temperature will be maintained for approximately 30 minutes. After this time, preheat will be cancelled.

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

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

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

Example:

To preheat the oven to 180°C.

1. Enter the temperature by pressing the CONV. (°C) key 5 times.

2. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once

to start 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 press the START/

AUTO MINUTE key.

WARNING:

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, accessories, dishes and especially the grills will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

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CONVECTION COOKING

Your oven can be programmed to cook with ten different temperatures by combining the top and bottom grills with the convection fan. (Please refer to the notes below.)

The temperatures available in °C are:

250°C, 230°C, 220°C, 200°C, 180°C, 160°C, 130°C, 100°C, 70°C, 40°C.

• Convection cooking is ideal for roasting and baking.

• When using the CONVECTION key, all metal cookware can be used. (See ‘Suitable Cookware’ on page 34.)

NOTES:

• Follow convection times and procedures in the charts and recipes in the cookbook section.

• Food manufacturers instructions are only a guideline, so cooking times may need to be adjusted.

• Pressing the CONV. (°C) key during cooking will display the programmed temperature. This will not affect the programme or cooking time.

• Temperature measurements taken whilst the oven is in convection mode will differ from the displayed level. This is due to the grill elements turning on and off in order to regulate the oven temperature. This will not affect the cooking results as long as the operation manual and cookbook are followed correctly.

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

• Heat generated by the oven during convection cooking may cause the backplate of the oven to discolour. This is completely normal and will not affect the performance of the oven.

• This oven is not suitable for baking Yorkshire Puddings.

Example:

To cook for 20 minutes at 200°C convection.

1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 10 min. key twice.

2. Input the temperature by pressing the CONV. (°C) key 4 times.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once

to start cooking.

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

WARNING:

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, accessories, dishes and especially the grills will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

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COMBI COOKING

Combi combines microwave power with convection or grill.

The combination of microwave power with convection or grill reduces cooking time and provides a crisp, brown finish.

There are three Combi modes:

1. Combi-1 - Convection with microwave.

2. Combi-2 - Top grill with microwave.

3. Combi-3 - Bottom grill with microwave.

To select the combi cook mode required, enter the cooking time and follow the table below.

Cooking Mode Press COMBI

key

COMBI-1 (Convection and Microwave*)

COMBI-2 (Top Grill and Microwave*)

COMBI-3 (Bottom Grill and Microwave*)

NOTES:

• COMBI-1 is preset with 250°C convection. To adjust the convection temperature, press the CONV. °C key.

• Combi is preset with 30% microwave power. If you wish to change the microwave power level, press the MICRO POWER key until the desired power level is shown on the display.

Combi 1: You can select 10%, 30% and 50%

Once

Twice

3 Times

Combi 2 & Combi 3: You can select 10%,

30%, 50%, 70% and 100%.

Example for Microwave and Convection:

To cook for 20 minutes using Combi-1, 230°C, 10% microwave power.

1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 10 min. key twice

2. Select Combi-1 by pressing the COMBI key

once.

3. Change the temperature by pressing the CONV. °C key once.

4. Change the power level by pressing the MICRO POWER key once.

5. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once

to start cooking.

WARNING:

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, accessories, dishes and especially the grills will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

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COMBI COOKING

Example for Microwave and Grill:

To cook for 15 minutes using Combi-2, 50% microwave power.

1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 10 min. key once and the 1 min. key

5 times.

2. Select Combi-2 by pressing the COMBI key

twice.

NOTES:

• For Combi-2 and Combi-3 it is not necessary to preheat the grill.

• Follow the recommended combi cooking times and procedures in the charts on pages 46 - 47.

• When browning foods in a deep container, place on the turntable or low rack.

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

3. Change the power level by pressing the MICRO POWER key 4 times.

4. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once

to start cooking.

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

WARNING:

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, accessories, dishes and especially the grills will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST

EXPRESS COOK enables you to cook 6 popular menus from frozen or chilled. Please refer to the chart on pages 18. EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to defrost 4 popular menus. Please refer to the chart on page 19.

EXPRESS COOK Example:

To cook 0.6kg of Roast Beef from frozen.

1. Press the EXPRESS COOK key twice to

select cooking from frozen.

2. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT UP key once.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once

to start cooking.

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

EXPRESS DEFROST Example:

To defrost a 1.2kg Whole Chicken.

1. Press the EXPRESS DEFROST key 3 times.

2. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT UP key once.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once

to start defrosting.

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

NOTES:

• You can enter the weight by holding down or pressing the WEIGHT key until the desired weight is

displayed.

• If the WEIGHT DOWN key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight range,

each time the key is pressed.

• If the WEIGHT UP key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range, each time

the key is pressed.

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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST

EXPRESS COOK CHART

MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

Roast Beef/Lamb

x1: Chilled x2: Frozen

Roast Pork

x3: Chilled x4: Frozen

Roast Chicken

x5: Chilled x6: Frozen

See the notes on page 27.

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

• After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 10 minutes.

NOTES:

• Select MORE for well done.

• It is not possible to use the LESS key.

• For frozen beef:Turn over when the audible signal sounds.

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

• After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 10 minutes.

NOTES:

• It is not possible to use the LESS key.

• For frozen pork:Turn over when the audible signal sounds.

1.2kg - 1.8kg • Pierce skin (chilled only) a few times and place chicken, breast side up, in a flan dish on the low rack.

• After cooking, leave chicken to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 10 minutes.

NOTES:

• It is not possible to use the LESS key.

• This menu is only suitable for cooking whole chicken.

• For frozen chicken:Turn over when the audible signal sounds. When cooking frozen chicken with giblets, remove the giblets at first or second turn over.

WARNING:

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, accessories, dishes and especially the grills will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST

EXPRESS DEFROST CHART

MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

Meat Joint: Beef/Lamb/Pork

0.6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.

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

Chicken Breast

Whole Chicken

Minced Meat

See the notes on page 27.

0.15kg - 0.80kg (1piece=150-200g)

1.2kg - 1.8kg • Place chicken, breast side-up, in a flan dish on

0.20kg - 1.00kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Place chicken breast, best side-up, in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn over and rearrange when the audible signal sounds.

• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 30 minutes until thoroughly defrosted.

• Rinse after standing

the turntable.

• Turn over when the audible signal sounds.

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

• Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.

• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 15-30 minutes until thoroughly defrosted.

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QUICK & EASY

QUICK & EASY enables you to cook 4 popular menus.

For cooking instructions please refer to the chart on page 21.

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

NOTES:

• You can enter the weight by holding down or pressing the WEIGHT key until the desired weight is

displayed.

• If the WEIGHT DOWN key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight range,

each time the key is pressed.

• If the WEIGHT UP key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range, each time

the key is pressed.

Example: To cook 0.4 kg Frozen PIZZA

1. Select the menu required by pressing the PIZZA key twice.

2. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT UP key 7 times.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once

to start cooking.

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QUICK & EASY

QUICK & EASY CHART

MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Easy Risotto

1 serve (1 serve = approx

1.1kg.)

• See the recipes on page 49.

NOTE:

• It is not possible to use the LESS with this menu.

Pizza

x1: Chilled x2: Frozen

Takeaway Reheat

x1: Chinese x2: Indian

Reheat Sauce

x1: Room x2: Chilled x3: Frozen

See the notes on page 27.

0.10kg - 0.90kg • Lightly grease the turntable with oil.

0.30kg - 0.80kg • Remove any bread/pastry/crackers etc before

0.15kg - 0.75kg • Place the food in a Pyrex ® bowl.

• Remove all packaging and place the food on the turntable.

• After cooking, remove from the turntable.

NOTE:

• It is not recommended to cook bake and rise and stuffed crust pizza using this key.

cooking.

• Spread the take away evenly on a microwaveable plate.

• Cover with microwave cling film and pierce in 5 places.

• Place on the turntable.

• Stir when the audible signal sounds.

• After cooking, leave to stand for 2 minutes.

NOTES:

• It is not possible to use the LESS with this menu.

• Ensure the left over take away is refrigerated as quickly as possible (ideally within one hour), and keep in the fridge for no more than 24 hours until reheating.

• Do not reheat the left over take away more than once.

• Ensure food is piping hot.

• Cover with microwave cling film and pierce in 5 places.

• Place on the turntable.

• Stir when the audible signal sounds.

• After cooking, stir. E.g. Pasta Cooking Sauce, Indian Cooking Sauce.

WARNING:

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, accessories, dishes and especially the grills will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

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SHORT CUTS

SHORT CUTS enables you to easily cook 4 menus.

For cooking instructions please refer to the chart on page 23.

Example: To reheat 0.5 kg Soup from Chilled

1. Select the menu required by pressing the REHEAT SOUP key twice.

2. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT UP key 7 times.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once

to start cooking.

NOTES:

• You can enter the weight by holding down or pressing the WEIGHT key until the desired weight is

displayed.

• If the WEIGHT DOWN key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight range,

each time the key is pressed.

• If the WEIGHT UP key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range, each time

the key is pressed.

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SHORT CUTS

SHORT CUTS CHART

MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Melted Butter

25 g - 100 g (25g = 1 portion)

• Place the food in a Pyrex ® bowl.

• Cover with microwave cling film and pierce in 5 places.

• Place on the turntable.

• After cooking, stir.

Oven Fresh

Reheat Soup

x1: Room x2: Chilled

Reheat Tea/Coffee

300ml boiling water 100ml lemon juice

0.20kg - 0.80kg • Place the food in a Pyrex ® bowl.

1- 4 Cups (1cup=200ml)

• Place boiling water into a 2 litre Pyrex ® bowl and add lemon juice.

• Do not cover.

• Place on the turntable.

• After heating, carefully remove the bowl from the oven and also remove the turntable.

• Wipe the cavity and door using a soft damp cloth.

NOTES:

• It is not possible to use LESS or MORE with this menu.

• Do not use steam cleaners.

• Only use this function when the oven is completely at room temp

(in case grills have been on and they are hot).

• Strong smells might not always be removed.

• Cover with microwave cling film and pierce in 5 places.

• Place on the turntable.

• Stir when the audible signal sounds.

• After cooking, stir.

NOTE:

• Do not heat soup containing potatoes as they may explode.

• Do not cover.

• Place the cups towards the edge of the turntable.

• After cooking, stir.

See the notes on page 27.

WARNING:

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, accessories, dishes and especially the grills will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

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AUTO COOK

AUTO COOK enables you to cook 10 popular menus.

For cooking instructions please refer to the chart on page 25 - 26.

Example: To cook 0.3 kg Frozen Crispy coated Food

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

2. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT UP key 5 times.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once

to start cooking.

NOTES:

• You can enter the weight by holding down or pressing the WEIGHT key until the desired weight is

displayed.

• If the WEIGHT DOWN key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight range,

each time the key is pressed.

• If the WEIGHT UP key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range, each time

the key is pressed.

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AUTO COOK

AUTO COOK CHART

MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Crispy Coated Food (chilled)

0.10kg - 0.50kg • Place the food on the turntable.

• After cooking remove from the turntable and serve. E.g. fish cakes, fish goujons, chicken nuggets

Crispy Coated Food (frozen)

Grilled Chicken Breast

Ready Meal

(chilled)

Ready Meal

(frozen)

See the notes on page 27.

0.10kg - 0.50kg

0.15kg - 0.80kg (1piece=150-200g)

0.30kg - 0.80kg • Read and follow the IMPORTANT NOTE FOR READY

0.30kg - 0.80kg Pierce meat/main section 3 times and rice/pasta

• Pierce chicken skin several times with a skewer.

• Season with black pepper and place best side down in a flan dish on the low rack.

• Turn over when the audible signal sounds.

• After cooking leave to stand 5 minutes.

NOTE:

• It is not possible to use the LESS key with this menu.

MEALS on page 27.

• For one section containers use a skewer to pierce film in 5 places.

• For two section containers, pierce using a skewer.

section twice.

• For food contained in bag(s), pierce 5 times on one side. Cook pierced side-up.

• Where bags come already perforated, do not pierce.

• Place in a flan dish on the low rack.

• Stir, if possible, when the audible signal sounds.

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

NOTES:

• For stirrable foods, including food in bags, stir or manipulate contents when the audible signal sounds.

• For non-stirrable foods, use the MORE key.

(It is not necessary to stir.)

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

Stirrable: E.g. Spaghetti bolognese, Beef stew Non-stirrable: E.g. Lasagne, Cottage pie

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AUTO COOK

AUTO COOK CHART

MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Oven Chips

(chilled)

0.10kg - 0.40kg • Place the food on the turntable.

• After cooking remove from the turntable and serve.

Oven Chips

(frozen)

Rice/Pasta

(fresh)

Rice/Pasta

(dry)

Baked Potato

See the notes on page 27.

0.10kg - 0.40kg

0.2kg - 0.5kg • Place rice/pasta in an appropriate sized Pyrex ®

0.1kg - 0.3kg

1 - 4 pieces (1potato=approx. 250g)

x10

bowl.

• Add 300 ml (1/2 pint) of boiling water per 100 g rice/pasta.

• Do not cover.

• Place in the center of the turntable.

• Stir when the audible signal sounds.

• After cooking stir and leave to stand for 2 minutes, then drain and rinse in boiling water.

E.g. filled pasta, spaghetti, fusilli

• Turntable should be in place during preheating and cooking.

• Pierce 3 times each side with skewer.

• Place in a flan dish on the low rack.

• Put in the oven when the audible signal sounds.

• Turn over when the audible signal sounds again.

• After cooking, leave to stand for 5 minutes.

WARNING:

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, accessories, dishes and especially the grills will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

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NOTES FOR EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST / QUICK & EASY / SHORT CUTS / AUTO COOK:

• Chilled foods are cooked from 5°C.

• Frozen foods are cooked from -18°C.

• If using MORE / LESS press the key before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

• When action is required (e.g. turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signals sound and

instructions will appear on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

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

• EXPRESS COOK, QUICK & EASY and AUTO COOK menus, except Easy Risotto, Takeaway Reheat, Reheat Sauce, Ready Meal, and Rice/Pasta, use a combination of microwave power and grill or convection.

• Before freezing foods, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.

• If necessary, shield small areas of meat or chicken 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 meat or chicken unless it is thoroughly defrosted.

• Do not use the racks for defrosting.

WEIGHT RANGE FOR EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST / QUICK & EASY / SHORT CUTS / AUTO COOK:

• Weigh all meat and chicken prior to cooking/defrosting as the labelled weight is only approximate.

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

Defrost Chicken Breast, Defrost Minced Meat, Pizza, Takeaway Reheat, Reheat Sauce, Reheat

Soup, Crispy Coated Food, Grilled Chicken Breast, Ready Meal and Oven chips should be rounded up to the nearest 0.05kg, for example, 0.34kg to 0.35kg.

Melted Butter should be rounded up to the nearest 25g, for example, 70g to 75g.

• You are restricted to cook/defrost the weight given in the charts.

• To cook/defrost weights or foods not included in these charts, cook manually.

• For converting to Lb/oz see the conversion chart on page 41.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR READY MEALS:

• These menus are suitable for savoury microwave ready meals only.

• You must only cook one microwave ready meal at a time.

• These menus are not suitable for non-stirrable ready meals e.g. lasagne, cottage pie etc.

• Always check food is thoroughly heated before serving, if necessary increase cooking time, using 70P microwave power level and check the food every minute.

• Remove outer cardboard packaging as instructed by the manufacturer.

• If the food container is made of aluminium foil, remove the food and place in suitable container, cover with microwave cling film and pierce in 5 places before heating. (See ‘Suitable Cookware’ on page 34.)

• If the container is covered with aluminium foil, remove foil, re-cover with microwave cling film and pierce 5 times.

WARNING:

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, accessories, dishes and especially the grills will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

1. SEQUENCE COOKING

This function allows you to cook using up to 4 manual cooking programmes. For grill, convection and combi cooking modes, you can programme up to 2 stages in one sequence setting. Once programmed the oven will automatically move onto the next stage.

Example:

To cook for: 5 minutes on 70% microwave power (Stage 1) 6 minutes on Grill-1 (Stage 2) 3 minutes on Combi-1, 200°C, 30% microwave power (Stage 3)

STAGE 1

1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 min.

key 5 times.

2. Input the power level by pressing the MICRO POWER key twice.

4. Select Grill-1 by pressing the GRILL key once.

STAGE 3

5. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 min.

key 3 times.

6. Select Combi-1 by pressing the COMBI

key once, then change the convection temperature by pressing the CONV. °C key 3 times.

STAGE 2

3. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 min.

key 6 times.

WARNING:

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, accessories, dishes and especially the grills will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

7. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once

to start cooking.

NOTE: If 100% is required on the final stage, it

is not necessary to input the power level.

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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

2. LESS and MORE

The LESS ( ▼ ) and MORE ( ▲ ) keys enable you to:

• Cook/defrost food for less or more time than the automatic programmes.

• Decrease or increase cooking/defrosting time whilst the oven is in use during manual cooking.

TO USE WITH MANUAL COOKING: Example:

To cook for 10 minutes on 50% microwave power and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes.

Enter the cooking time by pressing the

10 min. key once.

2. Input the power level by pressing the MICRO POWER key 3 times.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once

to start cooking.

TO USE WITH AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES:

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

Example:

If you prefer Roast Chicken well cooked, use the

MORE ( ▲ ) key.

NOTES:

• If you select MORE the display will show, ( ▲ ). If you select LESS, the display will show, ( ▼ ).

• Some menus do not have the LESS function and if you select LESS and then press START/ AUTO MINUTE key:

will be displayed.

• To cancel LESS / MORE, press the same key again.

• To change MORE to LESS, press the LESS ( ▼ ) key.

• To change LESS to MORE, press the MORE ( ▲ ) key.

4. Reduce the cooking time by pressing the LESS key twice.

The cooking time is reduced by 2 minutes and continues to count down.

NOTES:

• The cooking/defrosting time will increase/

decrease in multiples of 1 minute.

• The overall time can be extended to a

maximum of 99 minutes.

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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

3. KITCHEN TIMER

Use the KITCHEN TIMER as a minute timer or to monitor the standing time for cooked/defrosted food.

NOTES:

• You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds.

• This function does not interrupt even if the door is opened.

• The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used whilst the oven is in use.

• To cancel the KITCHEN TIMER simply press the STOP/CLEAR key and the display will return to the time of day, if set.

Example:

To set the timer for 5 minutes.

1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER key once.

2. Enter the desired time by pressing the 1 min.

key 5 times.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once

to start the timer.

4. AUTO MINUTE

AUTO MINUTE enables you:

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

You can use this function only within 3 minutes

after cooking completion, closing the door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR key.

• To extend cooking time during manual cooking in multiples of 1 minute.

NOTE:

• The overall time can be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes.

Example:

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

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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

5. INFORMATION GUIDE

The INFO key provides step-by-step information on the oven, and also cooking help.

A. GUIDE OF KEYS: displays information

about the key pressed.

Example:

To display the information for EXPRESS COOK “Frozen Roast Pork”.

1. Press the INFO key once. Info will appear on the

display.

2. Press the EXPRESS COOK key 4 times

key once to select Frozen Roast Pork.

B. COOKING HELP: displays a cooking

hint when using EXPRESS COOK, EXPRESS DEFROST, QUICK & EASY, SHORT CUTS and AUTO COOK.

Whenever INFO is lit in the display, you can press the INFO key to see the cooking hint.

NOTES:

• The display will flash a series of messages,

including the weight range and any action required during cooking.

• The message will be repeated twice, then the

display will return to the time of day, if set.

• If you want to cancel the guide, press the

STOP/CLEAR key.

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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE

Microwaves cook food faster than conventional cooking. It is therefore essential that certain techniques are followed to ensure good results. Many of the following techniques are similar to those used in conventional cooking.

COOKING ADVICE NOTES:

• Always attend the oven when in use.

• Ensure that the utensils are suitable for use in a microwave oven. (See ‘Suitable Cookware’ on page 34.)

• Refer to the charts in the cookbook section for recommended cooking times and power levels.

• Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold turntable or cold foods/utensils on a hot turntable.

WARNING:

Liquids and foods must not be heated in sealed containers or jars/containers with lids on, as pressure will build up inside and may cause the jar/container to explode.

• Only use microwave popcorn within the recommended packaging (follow the manufacturers instructions). Never use oil unless specified by the manufacturer and never cook for longer than instructed.

WARNING:

Follow instructions in the SHARP operation manual at all times. If you exceed recommended cooking times and use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn and, in extreme circumstances, catch ﬁ re and damage the oven.

Cooking Techniques

Arrange

Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the dish, e.g. Chicken drumsticks. Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will receive more energy, so cook quicker, than those in the centre.

Cover

Pierce

Stir, turn and rearrange

Stand

Certain foods benefit from being covered during microwave cooking, follow recommendations where given. Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.

Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in several places before cooking or reheating as steam will build up and may cause food to explode, e.g. Potatoes, Fish, Chicken, Sausages.

NOTE: Eggs in their shells and hard / soft boiled eggs should

not be heated in the microwave oven as they may explode, even after cooking has ended.

For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking. Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.

Standing time is necessary after cooking so it enables the heat to disperse equally throughout the food.

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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE

Food Characteristics

Composition

Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less heating time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire. Bones in food conduct heat, making the food cook more quickly. Care must be taken so that the food is cooked evenly.

Density

Quantity

Size

Shape

Temperature of food

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 ﬁ lm), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.

Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed. Light porous foods, such as cakes or bread, cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods, such as roasts and casseroles.

The number of microwaves in your oven remains the same regardless of how much food is being cooked. The cooking time must be increased as the amount of food placed in the oven increases, e.g. four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.

Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as microwaves can penetrate from all sides to the centre. For even cooking make all the pieces the same size.

Foods which are irregular in shape, such as chicken breasts or drumsticks, take longer to cook in the thicker parts. For even cooking, place the thickest parts to the outside of the dish where they will receive more energy. Round shapes cook more evenly than square shapes when microwave cooking.

The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed. Chilled foods will take longer to cook than food at room temperature, e.g. a cake made with chilled ingredients, will take longer to cook than cake made with ingredients 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.

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.

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SUITABLE COOKWARE

To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the microwave energy must be able to pass through the container to penetrate the food. Therefore it is important to choose suitable cookware. Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners tends to overcook. A variety of cookware can be used as listed below.

Cookware Microwave

Safe

Aluminium foil Foil Containers

Browning dishes

China and ceramics

Glassware e.g. Pyrex ®

Metal

Plastic/ Polystyrene E.g. fast food containers

Cling film

Freezer/Roasting bags

Paper plates/ cups and kitchen paper

Straw and wooden containers

Recycled paper and newspaper

Racks

✔ / ✘

✔

✔ / ✘

✔

✘

✔

✘

✔

Grill Combi

Cook

✔

✔ / ✘

✘

✔

Combi-1

only

✔

✘

✔

Conv-

Comments

ection

Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to

✔

shield food from overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven walls, as arcing may occur. Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil ®, follow instructions carefully.

Always follow the manufacturers instructions.

✘

Do not exceed heating times given. Be very careful as these dishes become very hot.

Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and

✔

bone china are usually suitable, except for those with metallic decoration.

Care should be taken if using fine glassware

✔

as it can break or crack if heated suddenly. It is not recommended to use metal cookware

✔

when using microwave power as it will arc, which can lead to fire.

Care must be taken as some containers warp,

✔ / ✘

melt or discolour at high temperatures.

Should not touch the food and must be

✘

pierced to let the steam escape. Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure

✔ / ✘

bags are suitable for microwave or convection use. Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or catch fire due to the metal arcing.

Only use for warming or to absorb moisture.

✘

Care must be taken as overheating may cause fire.

Always attend the oven when using these

✘

materials as overheating may cause fire.

May contain extracts of metal which will cause

✘

‘arcing’ and may lead to fire. The metal racks supplied have been specially

✔

designed for all cooking modes and will not damage the oven.

WARNING: When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven

due to the possibility of ignition.

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DEFROSTING ADVICE

Using your microwave is a very efficient method of defrosting. It is a simple proccess but the following instructions are essential to ensure the food is thoroughly defrosted.

Rearrange

Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will defrost quicker than foods in the centre. It is therefore essential that the food is rearranged up to 4 times during defrosting. Move closely packed pieces from the outside to the centre and rearrange over-lapping areas. This will ensure that all parts of the food defrosts evenly.

Separate

Shield

Stand

Turn over

NOTES:

• Remove all packaging and wrapping before defrosting.

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

• Please refer to the defrosting chart on page 42 for further information.

Foods may be stuck together when removed from the freezer. It is important to separate foods as soon as it is possible during defrosting, e.g. bacon rashers, chicken fillets.

Some areas of food being defrosted may become warm. To prevent them becoming warmer and starting to cook, these areas can be shielded with small pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves, e.g. legs and wings on a chicken.

Standing time is necessary to ensure food is thoroughly defrosted. Defrosting is not complete once the food is removed from the microwave oven. Food must stand, covered, for a length of time to ensure the centre has completly defrosted.

It is essential that all foods are turned over at least 3 - 4 times during defrosting. This is important to ensure thorough defrosting.

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REHEATING ADVICE

Follow the advice and guidelines below to ensure food is thoroughly reheated before serving:

Plated meals

Sliced meat

Poultry portions

Casseroles

To achieve the best results when reheating, select a suitable microwave power level appropriate to the type of food.

Remove 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. NOTE: Ensure the food 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 the meat is thoroughly reheated before

serving.

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

before serving.

Cover with vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid and reheat on 50%. Stir frequently to ensure even reheating. NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before

serving.

NOTES:

• 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.

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

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

• Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire.

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

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.

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

OVEN INTERIOR

• It is important to clean the interior of your microwave oven after each use.

• To clean the oven interior, use a mild detergent solution, such as washing-up liquid, with warm water on a soft cloth.

• Heat up your oven regularly by using the grill, refer to NOTE on page 12. Remaining food or fat splashed can cause smoke or bad smell.

• Food and liquid splashes will build-up on the oven walls and ceiling. If grease, fat and food debris is allowed to build-up in the oven interior it may overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven.

• Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times. The waveguide cover is constructed from a fragile material and should be cleaned with care (follow the cleaning instructions above). NOTE: Excessive soaking may cause disintegration of the waveguide cover. The waveguide cover is a consumable part and without regular cleaning, will need to be replaced.

• Food will release steam during cooking and cause condensation inside the oven and door. It is important to wipe the oven dry. A buildup of condensation will eventually lead to rust forming on the oven interior.

• Do not allow grease or dirt to buildup on the door seals or areas around the door. This may prevent the door from closing correctly and may cause a leakage of microwaves (follow the cleaning instructions opposite).

• Ensure the accessories are cleaned after every use with a mild washing-up liquid solution and dried. This will prevent the build-up of grease and food debris. The accessories are dishwasher safe.

• Clean the oven at regular intervals

and remove any food deposits. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to a deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous

OUTER CABINET

• Wipe the outside of the microwave oven with a mild detergent solution, such as washing-up liquid, with warm water on a soft cloth.

• The control panel must be wiped clean and dried with the door open, therefore inactivating the oven.

DOOR

• To remove all trace of dirt, regularly clean both sides of the door, the door seals and adjacent parts with a soft, damp cloth.

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

situation.

NOTES:

• Never use spray cleaners, oven pads or abrasive scourers as these damage the surface of the oven.

• A steam cleaner should not be used.

• Take care not to let soapy water drip through the small holes in the oven walls and the cavity floor. Excess water spillage through these holes will cause damage to the oven interior.

• Slight tarnishing of the oven cavity, around the area of the grills, is likely to occur. This is normal and will not affect the ovens performance.

WARNING:

Before cleaning, make sure the oven cavity, door, oven cabinet, accessories and especially the grills are completely cool.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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. Follow this simple check below: Place half a cup of water on the turntable and close the door. Programme the oven to cook for 1 minute using 100% microwave power.

1. Does the oven lamp come on when it is cooking?

2. Does the turntable rotate?

3. Does the cooling fan work? (Check by placing your hand above the air vent openings.)

4. After 1 minute does the audible signal sound?

5. Is the water in the cup hot?

Take the cup of water out of the oven and

close the door. Programme the oven to cook for 3 minutes using the top and bottom grills.

6. After 3 minutes, do both the grill heating elements become red?

Programme the oven to cook for 3 minutes

using the convection on 250°C.

7. After 3 minutes, is the oven cavity hot?

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 against the troubleshooting chart on the following page.

NOTES:

• Safety powerdowns:

If you cook food for more than the standard

time (see chart opposite) using the same cooking mode, the oven’s safety mechanisms automatically activate. The microwave power level will be reduced or the grill heating elements will turn on and off.

• After manual or automatic cooking using the

Grill, Combi or Convection modes, the cooling fan will switch on to cool 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 return to the time of day, if set. During these modes, the cooling fan will carry on working after you have pressed the STOP/ CLEAR key. You may feel hot air blowing out of the air-vent openings.

WARNING:

Never adjust, repair or modify the oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than a SHARP trained engineer to carry out servicing or repairs.

This is important as it may involve the removal of covers that provide protection against 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 and Modifications: Do not attempt to operate the oven if it is not working properly.

• Outer Cabinet & Lamp Access: Never remove the outer cabinet. This is very dangerous due to high voltage parts inside which must never be touched, as this could be fatal. Your oven is not fitted with a lamp access cover. If the lamp fails, do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself, call a SHARP approved service facility.

IMPORTANT:

If the display is blank and has gone dark, even if the power plug is properly connected, the oven may be in Energy Save Mode. To cancel it, open and then close the oven door, see page 8.

SAFETY POWERDOWNS

Cooking Mode Standard Time

Microwave 100% cooking

Grill-1 15 Minutes

Grill-2 15 Minutes

Grill-3 Top Grill 6 Minutes

Combi-2

Microwave 100% Microwave 20 Minutes

Microwave 10 - 70% Top Grill 15 Minutes

Combi-3

Microwave 100% Microwave 20 Minutes

20 Minutes

Btm Grill 6 Minutes

Top Grill 15 Minutes

Btm Grill 15 Minutes

Microwave 10 - 70% Btm Grill 15 Minutes

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TROUBLESHOOTING

QUERY ANSWER

Draught circulates around the door.

Condensation forms in the oven, and may drip from the door.

Flashing or arcing from within the cavity when cooking.

Arcing potatoes. Ensure all “eyes” are removed from the potatoes and that they have

The display is lit but the control panel will not work when pressed.

Oven cooks too slowly. Ensure correct power level has been selected.

Oven makes a noise. The microwave energy pulses ON and OFF during cooking/

Outer cabinet is hot. The cabinet may become warm to the touch - keep children away.

The display shows message for “DEMO MODE”, or the time in the display is counting down very rapidly.

When the oven is working, air circulates within the cavity. The door does not form an airtight seal so air may 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.

been pierced, place directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant flan dish or similar.

Check the door is closed properly.

defrosting.

Your oven may be set in Demo Mode. To cancel Demo Mode, unplug the oven from the socket and replug.

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TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG

The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as shown: Green and yellow stripes = EARTH Blue = NEUTRAL Brown = LIVE

As the colours in the mains lead of your oven may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug, connect the wires as described:

• 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.

CALLING FOR SERVICE

• 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).

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 230-240V, 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.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED If you have any doubts about your electrical supply ask a qualiﬁ ed electrician.

• For general information and assistance with oven queries, please contact our

Customer Information Centre: U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours) Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours) Website: www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport

• Replacement accessories may be obtained from our main parts distributor: Willow Vale Electronics Ltd. Telephone: 0121 766 5414

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COOKBOOK

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION & CONVERSION CHARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

DEFROSTING CHART:

Meat, Poultry, Fish and Fruit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

COOKING CHART

Fish, Fresh & Frozen Vegetables and Fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Brown Rice and Eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

GRILLING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

COMBI - 1 COOKING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

COMBI - 2 COOKING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

REHEATING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

RECIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 - 67

INTRODUCTION

This Cookbook contains a wide variety of recipes developed specifically for this product. 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.

COOKERY NOTES

• 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.

• 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 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 as preferred.

• Half-fat, skimmed or full-fat milk may be used 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.

• Ambient/fresh/dried/canned foods are to be cooked from 20°C.

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

CONVERSION CHARTS

WEIGHT MEASURES

15g

/2oz 25g 1oz 50g 2oz 100g 4oz 175g 6oz

VOLUME MEASURES

30ml 1floz 100ml 3floz 150ml 5floz ( 300ml 10floz (

/4 pint)

/2 pint)

600ml 20floz (1 pint)

SPOON MEASURES

1.25ml

2.5ml

/4 teaspoon

/2 teaspoon

5ml 1 teaspoon 15ml 1 tablespoon

225g 8oz 450g 1lb

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DEFROSTING CHART

FOOD DEFROST TIME COOKING

Minced Meat

Liver

Steak and Chops

Sausages

Bacon

Chicken Legs

Chicken (Breasts)

Whole Fish, ﬁ llets and steaks

Apple/ Blackcurrants/ Redcurrants/ Raspberries/ Blackberries/ Gooseberries/ Rhubarb/ Strawberries

Bread (sliced)

Pastry (Puff or Shortcrust)

Meat & Fruit Pies (cooked)

5 Min. 30 Secs/

500g

10 Min. 40 Secs/

500g

12 Minutes/

450g

7 Min. 30 Secs/

450g

7 Min. 30 Secs/

250g

8 Minutes/

450g

10 Minutes/

450g

7 Minutes/

450g

7 Min. 30 Secs/

500g

6 Minutes/

400g

8 Minutes/

500g

4 Min. 30 Secs/

450g

MODE

30% Place in a flan dish on the

10% Place in a flan dish. Turn twice,

10% As sausage above. 15 - 30 Minutes

Stage1:30% Stage2:10%

10% Place in a flan dish. Turn

10% Place in a flan dish. Separate

10% Place in a dish. Stir twice during

10% Place on the turntable.

10% Place on a plate. Turn over half

30% Remove from foil container.

turntable. Turn over 3 times and remove any defrosted meat.

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Calculate the cooking time and divide into 4. Cook on 30% for first stage then 10% for remaining time. Turn 3 times, seperate during defrosting. Shield.

3 times, separate during defrosting. Shield.

and re-arrange twice during defrosting. Shield.

defrosting. Shield.

Separate and rearrange during defrosting.

way through defrosting.

Place in a flan dish.

METHOD STANDING

TIME

15 - 30 Minutes

25 - 30 Minutes

15 - 30 Minutes

15 - 20 Minutes

5 - 10 Minutes

10 - 15 Minutes

15 - 20 Minutes

NOTES:

• Do not use the racks for defrosting.

• If shielding is necessary, use small pieces of foil.

• During recommended standing time, wrap or cover food in foil.

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MICROWAVE COOKING CHART

FOOD COOKING TIME COOKING

Fish Fillets/Steaks

Whole Fish

Aubergine, Broccolli, Cauliﬂ ower, Courgettes, Leeks, Cabbage, Celery, Spinach, Parnsips, Green Beans, Peas (fresh)

Corn on the cob, Carrots, Sprouts (fresh)

Turnip & Swede (fresh)

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

Boiled Potatoes (old & new fresh)

Mixed vegetables, Carrots, Cauliﬂ ower, Broccolli, Beans, Cabbage (frozen)

Corn on the Cob (frozen)

Apples & Rhubarb (fresh)

Blackberries/ Raspberries/ Redcurrants (fresh)

3 Minutes/150g

4 Min. 30 Secs.

/450g

6 Minutes/

450g

5 Minutes/

225g

6 Minutes/

225g

8 Minutes/

225g

10 Minutes/

2 potatoes

10 Minutes/

450g

8 Minutes/

225g

6 Minutes/

225g

7 Minutes/

450g

5 Minutes/

450g

MODE

METHOD STANDING

100% Place in a single layer in a flan

dish. Cover and cook.

100% Place in a single layer in a flan

dish. Cover and cook.

100% Slice. Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

100% Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water.

Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

100% Dice. Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

100% Pierce in several places.

Place on the edge of the turntable. Turn over halfway through cooking.

100% Cut into quarters. Add 60ml

(4 tbsp) water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

100% Place in dish. Add 15ml (1 tbsp)

water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

100% Place in dish. Cover dish.

Turnover halfway through cooking.

100% Peel & slice. Place in a dish and

cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

100% Place in a dish and cover.

Stir halfway through cooking.

TIME

2 Minutes

5 Minutes

2 Minutes

NOTES:

• Fresh vegetables and fresh fruit are cooked from 20°C.

• Frozen vegetables are cooked from -18°C.

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MICROWAVE COOKING CHART

FOOD COOKING TIME COOKING

Brown Rice

Scrambled Eggs

Omlette

22 Minutes 70% Add 400ml (14fl.oz) boiling

15g butter

2 eggs (medium)

30ml (2 tbsp) milk

salt & pepper

15g butter

4 eggs (medium)

90ml (6 tbsp) milk

salt & pepper

NOTE:

• Eggs are cooked from 5°C.

MODE

METHOD STANDING

water/100g rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking. Rinse, and serve.

70% 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 2 minutes.

Stir halfway through cooking.

100% 1 Whisk together eggs and

milk. Season.

2 Place butter in a 25cm ﬂ an

dish.

Heat on 100% for 1 minute,

until melted. Coat the dish with the melted butter.

3 Pour omelette mixture into

ﬂ an dish. Cook on 100% for 1 minute. Whisk mixture and cook again on 100% for 4 minutes.

TIME

2 Minutes

30 Seconds

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GRILL - 3 COOKING CHART

(TOP & BOTTOM GRILLS)

FOOD COOKING TIME COOKING

Tea Cakes

Mufﬁ ns

Crumpets

Cheese on Toast

Oven Chips (thick cut)

Bacon

Gammon Steak

Sausages

Beefburgers (chilled)

Beefburgers (frozen)

Fish Fingers (frozen)

Toasted Sandwich

5 Minutes/ 2 teacakes

6 Minutes/

2 mufﬁ ns

6 Minutes/ 4 crumpets

6 Minutes/

2 slices

9 Minutes/200g

18 Minutes/400g

12 Minutes/

8 slices

12 Minutes/225g GRILL - 3 Place directly onto the turntable.

10 Minutes/

8 thin or 4 thick

12 Minutes/

12 thin or 8 thick

12 Minutes/

4 quarter pounders

14 Minutes/

4 quarter pounders

10 Minutes/

12 pieces

5 Minutes/

2 sandwiches

MODE

GRILL - 3 Slice in half. Place directly onto the turntable.

GRILL - 3 Slice in half. Place directlly onto the turntable.

GRILL - 3 Place bottom side up onto the turntable.

GRILL - 3 Cover each slice with 50g of grated cheese.

GRILL - 3 Place directly onto the turntable.

GRILL - 3 Pierce skin, place directly onto the turntable.

GRILL - 3 Place directly onto the turntable.

Stage 1:

GRILL - 3

Stage 2:

COMBI - 3, 30%

Turn over after 3 Minutes.

Turn over halway through cooking.

Place bread directly onto the turntable.

200 g: Turn over after 5 Minutes 400 g: Turn over after 9 Minutes

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Turn over four times during cooking.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Turn over after 6 Minutes.

Prepare sandwich: Place two slices of ham and 50g grated cheese between 4 slices of bread and butter. Place sandwiches directly onto the turntable. Use Sequence cooking. (Page 28.)

Stage 1: Cook on GRILL - 3, for 4 Minutes.

Stage 2: Cook on COMBI - 3, 30% for 1

METHOD

Turn over.

Minute.

NOTES:

• Chilled foods are cooked from 5°C.

• Frozen foods are cooked from -18°C.

• No standing time is required for the foods in this chart.

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COMBI -1 COOKING CHART

(CONVECTION & MICROWAVE)

FOOD COOKING TIME COOKING

Beef (rare) (chilled)

Fish (Fillets, Steaks, whole) (chilled)

Sausage Rolls (uncooked, frozen)

Garlic Bread (chilled)

Garlic Bread (frozen)

Baked Potatoes

Roast Potatoes

13 Minutes/

450g

15 Minutes/

450g

20 Minutes/

6 sausage rolls

(approx. 50g

each)

5 Minutes/ 1 baguette

8 Minutes/ 1 baguette

20 Minutes/

2 potatoes (250g

each)

35 Minutes/

600g potatoes

NOTES:

• Chilled foods are cooked from 5°C.

• Frozen foods are cooked from -18°C.

MODE

COMBI - 1

160°C, 50%

COMBI - 1

220°C, 30%

Preheat 200°C

COMBI - 1

200°C, 10%

Preheat 250°C

COMBI - 1

250°C, 10%

Preheat 250°C

COMBI - 1

250°C, 10%

Preheat 250°C

COMBI - 1

250°C, 10%

Preheat 250°C

COMBI - 1

220°C, 30%

METHOD

Place on the low rack. Calculate cooking time.

Place in a ﬂ an dish on the low rack. Stand for 2 minutes after cooking.

Preheat oven to 200°C. Glaze and place in a ﬂ an dish on the low rack. Stand for 2 minutes after cooking.

Preheat oven to 250°C. Remove any packaging. Place in a flan dish on the low rack. No standing time is required.

Preheat oven to 250°C. Pierce each potato in several places. Place in a flan dish on the low rack. No standing time is required.

Preheat oven to 250°C. Cut into even sized pieces. Brush with oil. Place in a flan dish on the low rack. Turn over four times during cooking. No standing time is required.

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COMBI - 2 COOKING CHART

(TOP GRILL & MICROWAVE)

FOOD COOKING TIME COOKING

Chicken Fillets (with skin) (chilled)

Chicken Legs (chilled)

Chicken Breasts (chilled)

Lamb Chops (chilled)

Pork Chops (chilled)

10 Minutes/

450g

13 Minutes/

450g

14 Minutes/

450g

9 Minutes/

450g

14 Minutes/

450g

MODE

Stage 1: 70%

Stage 2:

COMBI - 2, 70%

As above Place skin side down in a ﬂ an dish on the low

As above Place skin side down in a flan dish on the low

Stage 1:

COMBI - 2, 70%

Stage 2:

GRILL - 1

Stage 1:

COMBI - 2, 70%

Stage 2:

GRILL - 1

Place skin side down in a ﬂ an dish on the low rack. Calculate the cooking time. Use Sequence cooking. (Page 28.)

Stage 1: Cook on 70% for 5 Minutes. Turn

Stage 2: Cook on COMBI - 2, 70% for 5

rack. Calculate the cooking time. Use Sequence cooking. (Page 28.)

Stage 1: Cook on 70% for 5 Minutes. Turn over, remove juices. Stage 2: Cook on COMBI - 2, 70% for 8

Stand for 2 minutes after cooking.

rack. Calculate the cooking time. Use Sequence cooking. (Page 28.)

Stage 1: Cook on 70% for 6 Minutes.

Stage 2: Cook on COMBI - 2, 70% for 8

Place in a ﬂ an dish on the low rack. Calculate the cooking time. Use Sequence cooking. (Page 28.)

Stage 1: Cook on COMBI - 2, 70%. Turn over, remove juices. Stage 2: Cook on GRILL - 1 for 4 Minutes.

Place in a ﬂ an dish on the low rack. Calculate the cooking time. Use Sequence cooking. (Page 28.)

Stage 1: Cook on COMBI - 2, 70%. Turn over, remove juices.

Stage 2: Cook on GRILL - 1 for 6 Minutes.

METHOD

over, remove juices.

Minutes. Stand for 2 minutes after cooking.

Minutes.

Turn over.

Minutes. Stand for 2 minutes after cooking.

NOTES:

• Chilled foods are cooked from 5°C.

• Frozen foods are cooked from -18°C.

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REHEATING CHART

FOOD COOKING TIME COOKING

Canned foods

Christmas pudding

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

Quiche, (cooked, chilled)

Meat Pie (cooked, chilled)

Fruit Pie (cooked, chilled)

Bread rolls/ Croissants

Garlic bread (cooked, chilled)

Pizza (cooked, chilled)

5 Minutes/

425g

1 Min 30 Secs/

125g

2 Minutes/175g

4 Minutes/450g

8 Minutes/

6 sausage rolls

8 Minutes/

175g

14 Minutes/

400g

8 Minutes/150g 11 Minutes/250g 18 Minutes/600g

40 Seconds/70g 50% Remove foil container. Place in a ﬂ an dish on

10 Minutes/450g 15 Minutes/700g

30 Seconds/2 70% Place on the turntable.

3 Minutes/ 1 baguette

45 Seconds/

125g

3 Minutes/

400g

4 Minutes/

500g

MODE

70% Remove from the can. Place bowl on turntable.

100%

70%

COMBI - 1

230°C, 10%

COMBI - 1

230°C, 10%

COMBI - 1

230°C, 10%

COMBI - 1

230°C, 10%

100% Place on the turntable, uncovered.

100% Place on a plate, uncovered.

Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 minutes after cooking.

Place in a ﬂ an dish on turntable. Do not exceed cooking time advised by food manufacturer. Stand for 30 seconds after cooking.

As above

Place in a ﬂ an dish on turntable. Do not exceed cooking time advised by food manufacturer. Stand for 1 minute after cooking.

Place in a ﬂ an dish on the low rack. Stand for 2 minutes after cooking.

Remove foil container. Place in a ﬂ an dish on the low rack. Stand for 2 minutes after cooking.

the turntable. Stand for 1 minute after cooking.

Remove foil container. Place in a ﬂ an dish on the low rack. Stand for 2 minutes after cooking.

Stand for 2 minutes after cooking.

METHOD

NOTES:

• 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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BEEF RISOTTO

SPICY TURKEY RISOTTO

Serves 4

VEGETABLE RISOTTO

50g onion, sliced 50g celery, chopped 50g green pepper, sliced 50g red pepper, sliced 50g sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 50g sweetcorn 250g beef fillet, sliced into thin strips 200g Aborio Risotto Rice 1 tsp lemon juice 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce (600ml) 1 pint hot beef stock salt and pepper

50g onion, sliced 50g mushroom, chopped 50g green pepper, sliced 50g red pepper, sliced 50g sweetcorn 250g turkey breast, sliced into thin strips 200g Aborio Risotto Rice 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp cayenne pepper

/2 tsp cumin

/3 pint hot chicken stock pinch of saffron salt and pepper 50g pecorino cheese, grated

Serves 4

RECIPES

BEEF RISOTTO

1 Mix together all of the ingredients into a 2.5 litre

(approx. 4 pint) casserole dish.

2 Do not cover. 3 Place on the turntable. 4 Stir when the audible signal sounds. 5 After cooking, stir and leave to stand for 5 minutes.

SPICY TURKEY RISOTTO

1 Mix together all of the ingredients (except the

pecorino) into a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish and mix well.

2 Do not cover. 3 Place on the turntable. 4 Stir when the audible signal sounds. 5 After cooking, stir in the pecorino and leave to stand

for 5 minutes.

VEGETABLE RISOTTO

Serves 4

200g Aborio Risotto Rice 400ml Hot Vegetable Stock 30g Butter 40g Spring Onion, sliced 80g Button Mushrooms, halved 75g Yellow Pepper, sliced, 75g Red Pepper, sliced 100g Frozen Peas, 100g Babycorn, chopped 175g Sweet Potatoes, diced Handful of Flat Leaf Parsley, chopped 40g Parmesan Cheese, grated Black Pepper to season 2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 Mix together all of the ingredients (except the

Parmesan) into a 2.5 litres (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish and mix well.

2 Do not cover. 3 Place on the turntable. 4 Stir when the audible signal sounds. 5 After cooking, stir in the Parmesan and leave to

stand for 5 minutes.

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VEGETABLE & BEAN SOUP

Serves 4 - 6

BROCCOLI & STILTON SOUP

CRISPY STUFFED MUSHROOMS

75g Celery, sliced 125g carrots, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 125g canned chick peas 125g canned black eyed beans 125g canned kidney beans 100g canned sweetcorn 400g canned chopped tomatoes 600ml (1 pint) hot vegetable stock 15ml (1tbsp) cornflour mixed with1 tbsp water

5ml (1tsp) sunflower oil 200g onion, chopped 400g broccolli 25g plain flour 600ml (1 pint) hot vegetable stock

/2 pint) milk

300ml ( 200g stilton salt and pepper to taste

Serves 4

RECIPES

VEGETABLE & BEAN SOUP

1 Place the celery, carrots, garlic and leeks in a 2.5

litre casserole dish. Cook on 100% for 5 minutes.

2 Place the remaining ingredients into the bowl and

mix well.

3 Cook on 50% for 40 minutes, stir 3 times during

cooking.

BROCCOLI & STILTON SOUP

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 70% for 10 minutes.

3 Blend in a food processor. Return to bowl and

season. Cook on 70% for 10 minutes.

Serves 4

4 Large open cap mushrooms 50g butter 75g cheddar cheese, grated

CRISPY STUFFED MUSHROOMS

1 Remove stalks and chop mushroom stalks. 2 Heat the butter and garlic on 100% for 1 minute. 3 Stir in the chopped mushroom stalks, and

breadcrumbs. Fill the mushroms with the mixture, and sprinkle with cheese.

4 Place in the flan dish on the turntable and cook on

GRILL - 3 (TOP & BOTTOM GRILL) for 10 minutes.

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Serves 4

PAELLA

POACHED SALMON WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

200g white long grain rice 600ml (1 pint) chicken stock 200g red pepper, seeded, sliced 150g onion, chopped 200g chicken breast, cubed 100g Chorizo, diced 2 cloves garlic, peled, crushed 10ml (2 tsp) of paprika 5ml (1 tsp) tumeric 250g tomatoes, skinned and chopped 250g raw tiger prawns 100g peas

4 salmon steaks (approx. 200g each) 45ml (3 tbsp) dry white wine

300ml (

/2 pint) mustard sauce (see page 66)

sprig of fresh rosemary to garnish

200g canned asparagus, chopped 350g salmon fillet, cooked, flaked 200g cream cheese and chives salt and pepper to taste 15ml (1 tbsp) fresh dill, chopped 450g puff pastry 1 egg, to glaze

Serves 4

RECIPES

PAELLA

1 Place the rice in the bowl, add stock, paprika,

tumeric. 2 Stir in the chicken, prawns, peas, onion, peppers, tomatoes, garlic, cayenne pepper. Cook on 70% for 40 minutes, stir 3 times during cooking.

POACHED SALMON WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

1 Place the salmon steaks in a flan dish, pierce in

several places and add the wine. Cover and cook

on 70% for 12 minutes. Allow to stand whilst

preparing the sauce. 2 Place salmon steaks in a serving dish, reheat on

70% for 2 minutes. Serve the sauce separately.

SALMON & CHEESE PARCELS

1 Drain asparagus, place in a bowl with the salmon,

cream cheese, seasoning and dill, mix well. 2 Preheat the oven to Convection 200°C. 3 Divide pastry into four and roll out to 17cm 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. 5 Place one dish on the low rack, the other on the

high rack. Cook on Convection 200°C for 21

minutes. Swap the trays over and cook for a further

21 minutes until golden.

GARLIC PRAWNS

Serves 4

300g king prwans 50g butter 3 gloves garlic, crushed 5ml (1 tsp) fresh parsley

1 Place the butter and garlic into a bowl and cook on

100% for 1 minute. 2 Stir in the prawns and cook on 50% for 5 minutes,

stirring every minute. Sprinkle with parsley to serve.

Serve in ramekin dishes with French bread.

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Serves 4

FISH PIE

900g potatoes, peeled and chopped 135ml (9 tbsp) water 25g margarine 30 - 60ml (2 - 4 tbsp) milk salt and pepper to taste 600g fish fillets (e.g. fresh cod)

/2 pint) white sauce (see page 66)

300ml (

10ml (2 tsp) fresh dill

Serves 4

10ml (2 tsp) fresh green peppercorns, crushed 15ml (1 tbsp) fresh tarragon

2.5ml (1/2 tsp) salt 4 tuna steaks (150g/1piece) juice and grated rind of 2 oranges 30ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp water

RECIPES

FISH PIE

1 Place the potatoes in a bowl and add the water.

Cover and cook on 100% for 15 minutes. Mash with margarine, milk and seasoning.

2 Place fish in a flan dish in a single layer, cover and

cook on 70% for 7 minutes. Flake the fish and mix into the sauce. Add the dill and mix well.

3 Pour into a 2.51 casserole dish, spread the potato

on top.

4 Cook using sequence programming on 50% for 15

minutes then on COMBI - 2 (MICROWAVE & TOP GRILL), 50% for 10 minutes, until golden brown.

GRILLED TUNA STEAK WITH ORANGE

1 Mix together peppercorns, tarragon and salt. Rub

evenly onto the steaks and arrange in a flan dish, add orange juice and rind. Sprinkle generously with oil. Marinade in fridge for 2 - 3 hours.

2 Remove fish from the marinade and place in a flan

dish.

3 Place on the turntable on COMBI - 2 (MICROWAVE

& TOP GRILL), 50% for 7 minutes.

4 After cooking, stir in the cornflour and cook on

100% for a further 2 minutes.

Serve with new potatoes and fresh vegetables.

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RECIPES

CITRUS PORK CASSEROLE

BOLOGNESE SAUCE

MEXICAN TACOS

CITRUS PORK CASSEROLE

Serves 6

225g carrots, diced 150g celery, sliced 175g onion, finely chopped 600g pork, cubed 400g chopped tomatoes, canned 400g canned apricot halves, drained 2 cloves garlic, crushed (see tip below) juice and rind of half a lemon 15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour mixed with 30ml (2 tbsp) water 30ml (2 tbsp) dried mixed herbs

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.

Serves 4

30ml (2 tbsp) vegetable oil 150g onion, finely chopped 100g celery, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 75g smoked streaky bacon, chopped 2 bay leaves 400g canned, chopped tomatoes 30ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée 500g lean minced beef

150ml ( 150ml ( 30ml (2 tbsp) cornflour blended with 30ml (2 tbsp) water salt and pepper to taste

/4 pint) red wine

/4 pint) hot beef stock

1 Place all ingredients into a 2.5 litre casserole

dish and cook on COMBI - 1 (CONVECTION &

MICROWAVE), 180°C, 50 % for 30 minutes, stir

twice during cooking. 2 Stir the cornflour mixture into the casserole and cook

on COMBI - 1, 180°C, 50% for 5 minutes.

BOLOGNESE SAUCE

1 Place oil, onion, celery, garlic and bacon into a 2.5

litre (approx. 4 pint) dish, mix well. 2 Cook on 100% for 5 minutes. 3 Add all the remaining ingredients, mix thoroughly. 4 Cook on 70% for 25 minutes, stir twice during

cooking.

Serve hot with spaghetti.

chilli con carne:

At Stage 3 add 450g canned red

Make as above.

kidney beans and 5 - 15ml (1 - 3 tsp) chilli powder, to taste.

MEXICAN TACOS

Serves 4

225g lean minced beef 2 cloves garlic, crushed (see tip above) 75g onion, chopped 2 fresh green chills, chopped 225g canned, chopped tomatoes 100g canned, red kidney beans

/2 tsp) cumin powder

2.5ml ( 30ml (2 tbsp) tomato puree 8 taco shells, pre-cooked 175g Cheddar cheese, grated

1 Place the mince, garlic, onion, chillies, tomato

puree, tomatoes, kidney beans and cumin into a

2.5l casserole dish, mix well. Cook on 100% for 16

minutes, stir twice during cooking. 2 Fill the tacos with the chilli, and sprinkle with

cheese. 3 Place dish on the turntable and cook on COMBI - 2

(MICROWAVE & TOP GRILL), 30% for 6 minutes.

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Serves 4

STEAK & MUSHROOM PUDDING

BEEF CASSEROLE

450g braising steak 175g mushrooms 15ml (1 tbsp) mixed herbs

/2 pint) beef stock

300ml ( 15ml (1 tbsp) tomato puree 15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour 15ml (1 tbsp) water

RECIPES

STEAK & MUSHROOM PUDDING

1 Place steak, onion, mixed herbs and stock in a

casserole dish. Cover and cook on 70% for 30 minutes. Stir three times during cooking 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

/3 of the pastry and use it to line the base and

out sides of a greased 1.2 litre (2 pint) pudding basin.

4 Fill pastry lined basin with meat leaving room for

the lid. 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 70% for 8 minutes.

Serves 4

30g plain flour salt & pepper to taste 500g braising steak, diced 25g margarine 100g smoked streaky bacon, chopped 200g carrot, sliced 75g peas 150g mushrooms, halved 100g onion, chopped 300g potatoes, cubed 15ml (1 tbsp) Worcester sauce

/2 pint) hot beef stock

300ml (

/4 pint) red wine

150ml ( 15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour blended with water

BEEF CASSEROLE

1 Mix together the flour, salt and pepper in a dish. 2 Toss the steak in the seasoned flour until well

coated.

3 Put all of the remaining ingredients (except

cornflour) into a 2.5l casserole dish, add the steak and stir well.

4 Cover with a lid and cook on COMBI-1, 50% for

30 minutes, stir twice, then stir in the cornflour and cook on 50% for a further 10 minutes.

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Serves 4

CHICKEN SATAY

CHICKEN FETA ROLLS

THAI GREEN CURRY

MARINADE: 15ml (1 tbsp) groundnut oil 15ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice 75ml (5 tbsp) crunchy peanut butter 1 clove crushed garlic 1 red chilli, finley chopped and de-seeded 15ml (1 tbsp) tabasco sauce 600g chicken breast, flattened & cut into strips 200ml coconut milk

4 wooden skewers (see tip, page 58)

4 large chicken breast fillets, skinned (approx. 150g each) 100g Feta, finely chopped 3 spring onions, finely chopped

/2 tsp) dried parsley

2.5ml ( salt and pepper to taste cocktail sticks to secure 75g Cheddar cheese, grated

Serves 4

RECIPES

CHICKEN SATAY

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 high rack.

Cook on COMBI - 2 (MICROWAVE & TOP GRILL),

70% for 15 minutes. Turn over skewers every 3

minutes.

CHICKEN FETA ROLLS

1 Open out chicken breasts, flatten with a rolling pin. 2 Place Feta, 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 on the low rack and cook on COMBI - 2

(MICROWAVE & TOP GRILL), 70% for 15 minutes,

turn over and add cheese after 10 minutes.

Sprinkle with toasted almonds to serve.

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.

THAI GREEN CURRY

Serves 6

10 freezed dried kaffir leaves, crushed 400ml coconut milk 3 tbsp green curry paste 600g cubed chicken 2cm chopped ginger 75g green beans 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp brown sugar 150g sliced courgette 150g mushrooms, halved 1 sliced red pepper 150g chopped onion 200ml cream

1 Place all of the ingredients except the cream ito a

2.5l casserole dish, mix well and cover.

2 Place the dish on the low rack and cook on COMBI

- 1 (CONVECTION & MICROWAVE), 180°C, 30%

for 40 minutes. Stir 3 times during cooking. 3 After cooking, stir in the cream and serve.

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Serves 4

HONEYED CHICKEN

4 chicken fillets (approx. 200g each) 75ml (6 tbsp) clear honey 30ml (2 tbsp) wholegrain mustard

/2 tsp) dried tarragon

2.5ml ( 30ml (2 tbsp) tomato puree

/4 pint) chicken stock

150ml ( 15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour blended with water salt and pepper to taste

RECIPES

HONEYED CHICKEN

1 Mix all the ingredients, except the chicken, together

in a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish.

2 Add the chicken and turn over to coat with the

sauce.

3 Cook on 70% for 20 minutes, stir halfway through

cooking.

Microwave Tip: Softening crystalised honey

Place 100g honey in a bowl. Heat on 100% for 1 minute until runny.

Microwave Tip: Softening cream cheese

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

CHICKEN AND PASTA BAKE

Serves 4

400g canned, chopped tomatoes 150g broccoli florets 50g onion, chopped 350g chicken fillet, diced 10ml (2 tsp) dried basil 15ml (1 tbsp) garlic purée 200g cooked pasta

/2 pint) white sauce (see page 66)

300ml ( 100g mature cheddar cheese, grated

1 Place the tomatoes, broccoli, onion, chicken fillet,

basil and garlic puree into a 2.5l casserole dish and mix well. Cook on 70% for 15 minutes, stir once

during cooking. 2 Spread the pasta over the mixture. 3 Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with the grated cheese. 4 Place on the turntable and cook on COMBI - 2

(MICROWAVE & TOP GRILL), 70% for 15 minutes,

stir once during cooking.

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VEGETABLE CHILLI

RECIPES

RED LENTIL LASAGNE

VEGETABLE CHILLI

Serves 4 - 6

15ml (1tbsp) olive oil 175g onions 2 cloves garlic, crushed 75g tomato puree 200g carrots, chopped 1 red pepper, sliced 1 green pepper, sliced 50g sweetcorn 200g courgettes, sliced 5ml (1tsp) ground cumin 5ml (1tsp) chilli powder 400g canned tomatoes 400g canned kidney beans

/2 pint) vegetable stock

300ml ( 15ml (1tbsp) cornflour mixed 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

2 - 2 minutes until warm. Spoon in filling as preferred.

Serves 4 - 6

15ml (1 tsp) olive oil 150g onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 175g leeks, sliced 100g mushrooms, thickly sliced 10ml (2 tsp) chopped fresh basil 10ml (2 tsp) chopped fresh oregano 225g red split lentils 45ml (3 tbsp) tomato puree 400g canned chopped tomatoes

/2 pint) hot vegetable stock

300ml ( 1 bay leaf salt and pepper to taste 12 sheets lasagne (spinach) 600ml (1 pint) cheese sauce (see page 66) 50g Cheddar cheese, grated

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

large bowl. Heat on 100% for 2 minutes.

2 Add the carrots, red and green pepper and

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

3 Stir in the remaining ingredients (apart from the

cornflour). Mix well and cook on 70% for 20 minutes, stir twice during cooking.

4 Add the blended cornflour, mix well and cook on

70% for 10 minutes.

Serve hot with rice or as a filling for tacos.

RED LENTIL LASAGNE

1 Place oil, onion and garlic in a bowl, cook on 100%

for 2 minutes.

2 Add the leeks, mushrooms, basil, oregano, lentils

and cook on 100% for 5 minutes.

3 Stir in the tomato puree, tomatoes, stock and the bay

leaf. 4 Cover and cook on 70% for 20 minutes. 5 Season with salt and pepper then remove the bay

leaf. 6 Make the cheese sauce. 7 Put a layer of the lentil mixture into the base of a

deep, 25cm square dish. Cover with some lasagne

and then some of the cheese sauce.

Repeat, making the last layer cheese sauce, add the

grated cheese. 8 Place on low rack and cook on COMBI - 1

(CONVECTION & MICROWAVE), 220°C, 30% for

30 minutes.

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QUICHE LORRAINE

RECIPES

CHEESY JACKET POTATOES

Serves 2

2 baking potatoes, (approx. 250g each) 100g double gloucester cheese, finely chopped 100g cooked ham, chopped 75g mushrooms, finely chopped salt and pepper to taste 45ml (3 tbsp) double cream

Cheese & sweetcorn Omit the Double Gloucester cheese, chives and mushrooms. jackets: Add 100g of grated Cheddar cheese and 50g sweetcorn at stage 2.

Cook’s Tip: Wooden Skewers

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

Serves 4

600g canned, chopped tomatoes 150g red pesto 300g sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped salt and pepper to taste 600g fresh ravioli (meat or vegetarian) 600ml (1 pint) cheese sauce (see page 66) 100g grated cheddar cheese

1 Prick each potato in several places. Place on

turntable and cook on COMBI - 1 (MICRO & CONVECTION), 250°C, 50% for 20 minutes.

2 Halve each potato and scoop out the flesh into a

bowl, add the cheese, ham, mushrooms and cream. Season and mix well. 3 Pile mixture back into the potato skins and place in a

flan dish, on the low rack. 4 Cook on COMBI - 2 (MICRO & TOP GRILL), 50% for

10 minutes.

TOMATO AND PASTA LAYER

1 Empty the tomatoes into a large bowl and cook on

100% for 8 minutes to reduce the juice. 2 Combine the chopped tomatoes, pesto and sun-dried

tomatoes and season well. 3 Spread a 1/2 of this sauce over the base of a

greased 25cm square dish, then place a single layer

of ravioli over the tomatoes. Repeat and finish with a

layer of cheese sauce. 4 Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top and place

the dish on the low rack. Cook on COMBI - 1

(CONVECTION & MICROWAVE), 220°C, 30% for

20 minutes.

QUICHE LORRAINE

Serves 4 - 6

300g short crust pastry 6 rashers of bacon, chopped 125g onion, finely chopped 4 eggs (medium)

/2 pint) milk

300ml ( salt and pepper to taste 5ml (1 tsp) dried mixed herbs (see tip, page 60) 225g Cheddar cheese, grated

1 Preheat the oven to 200°C. 2 Line a 25cm flan dish with pastry, place on the low

rack and cook on 200°C for 10 minutes. 3 Place bacon and onion in a bowl, cook on 100% for

3 minutes. 4 Place eggs, milk, seasoning in a bowl, mix well. 5 Spread bacon and onion evenly over the pastry.

Pour egg mixture over, top with grated cheese. 6 Place on the low rack, and cook on COMBI - 1

(CONVECTION & MICROWAVE), 220°C, 30% for

25 minutes until set and brown.

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Serves 4

ROASTED VEGETABLE PASTA

CANNELLONI

STUFFED TOMATOES

1 aubergine, thickly sliced cooking salt 3 x 30ml (2 tbsp) vegetable oil 1 red pepper, large chunks 1 yellow pepper, large chunks 3 courgettes, thickly sliced 125g onion, sliced 100g mushrooms, thickly sliced 200g canned tomatoes, drained 2 cloves garlic, crushed 350g pasta (bows, shells, or tubes), cooked 100g feta cheese, crumbled

125g onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 25g butter 450g lean minced beef 100g mushrooms, chopped 30ml (2 tbsp) tomato puree 400g canned chopped tomatoes salt and pepper to taste approx 16 tubes of canelloni 600ml (1 pint) cheese sauce (see page 66) extra grated cheese to sprinkle 5ml (1 tsp) dried mixed herbs

Serves 4

RECIPES

ROASTED VEGETABLE PASTA

1 Grease the turntable with the oil, place aubergine & peppers on the turntable and season. Cook using GRILL - 3 for 15 minutes, turn over twice

during cooking.

2 Place the onion, mushrooms, tomatoes and garlic

into a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish, mix well and cook on 100% for 5 minutes, stirring once.

3 Add the peppers, courgettes, aubergine pasta and

feta to the tomato mixture and cook on 100% for 5 minutes.

CANNELLONI

1 Place onion, garlic and butter in a bowl, heat on

100% for 2 minutes. Add the mince, cook on 100% for 7 minutes.

2 Add mushrooms, tomato puree to the tomatoes and

season well. Cook on 70% for 15 minutes until

thickened, stir every 5 minutes. 3 Fill the tubes with the meat mixture. 4 Pour the cheese sauce on top of the filled canelloni.

Sprinkle with the cheese and mixed herbs. 5 Place on low rack, cook on COMBI - 1

(CONVECTION & MICROWAVE), 220°C, 30% for

25 minutes until brown and crispy.

STUFFED TOMATOES

Serves 4

4 large beef tomatoes 100g brown rice 50g peas 50g feta, crumbled 15ml (1 tbsp) fresh basil, chopped salt and pepper 10g pine nuts

1 Slice the top off each tomato and scoop out the

flesh. Place the flesh into a bowl, stir in the rice, peas, feta, basil, salt and pepper.

2 Fill each tomato with the mixture and place in a flan

dish.

3 Place the flan dish on the low rack and cook on

COMBI - 2 (MICROWAVE & TOP GRILL), 70% for 3 minutes, then cook on COMBI - 2, 50% for 9 minutes until the tomatoes are tender and the cheese is brown and crispy.

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RECIPES

VEGETABLE COUS COUS

SPICY POTATOES

SWEET & SOUR VEGETABLES

VEGETABLE COUS COUS

Serves 4 - 6

300g carrots, diced 300g swede, diced 250g onion, sliced 250g celery, sliced 200g onion, sliced 900ml (1.5 pints) hot vegetable stock 300g cous cous

Microwave Tip: Drying breadcrumbs

Spread 100g fresh breadcrumbs evenly over a large plate. Heat on 100% for 2 - 3 minutes, stir every minute until crispy.

75ml (5 tbsp) vegetable oil 5ml (1 tsp) paprika 20ml (4 tsp) Tabasco sauce 5ml (1 tsp) ground cumin 10ml (2 tsp) fennel seeds 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 15ml (1 tbsp) ginger puree 1 tsp sugar salt and pepper to taste 500g potato in skins, washed and cut into 3cm cubes

Serves 4

1 Place the carrots, swede, celery, onion and stock

into a 3 litres (5 pints) casserole dish, mix well and cook on 70% for 20 minutes, stirring once.

2 Add the cous cous, mix well and cook on 70% for

10 minutes.

Serve hot as an accompaniment or cold as a salad.

SPICY POTATOES

1 Place the oil, paprika, Tabasco sauce, cumin, fennel seeds, garlic, ginger and sugar into a bowl, season

well and mix. 2 Add the potatoes and coat with the spices. 3 Arrange in a single layer in a 25cm (10”) flan dish. 4 Place on the turntable and cook on COMBI - 2

(MICRO & TOP GRILL), 50% for 20 minutes, turn over

twice during cooking.

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.

SWEET & SOUR VEGETABLES

Serves 4

15ml (1 tbsp) sunflower oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 medium carrots, cut into strips 150g fresh baby sweetcorn 100g button mushrooms, halved 50g beansprouts 100g mange-tout 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped 1 yellow pepper, seeded and chopped 1 green pepper, seeded, chopped 1 medium onion roughly chopped 100g canned water chestnuts, sliced 225g canned pineapple chunks 1 quantity of sweet and sour sauce (see page 66)

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,

peppers, onion, chestnuts and pineapple. 3 Cover and cook on 100% for 12 minutes, halfway

through cooking stir the vegetables and add the

sweet and sour sauce.

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Serves 6

APPLE PIE

CHOCOLATE FUDGE

PASTRY: 150g butter 350g plain flour 50g caster sugar 2 egg yolks (medium) cold water to mix FILLING: 1kg cooking apples, peeled and sliced 100g demerara sugar 10ml (2 tsp) ground cinnamon (optional) grated rind of 1 orange (optional) 1 egg (medium) mixed with a little milk to glaze demerara sugar

Makes 675g

150g milk chocolate, broken into pieces 100g butter, melted 450g icing sugar, sieved 45ml (3 tbsp) milk

RECIPES

APPLE PIE

1 For pastry, rub butter into flour until mixture

resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in sugar and bind with egg yolk. Add enough cold water to make a soft, but not sticky, dough. Chill whilst making the filling.

2 For filling, combine apple, sugar, cinnamon

(optional) and orange rind (optional) in a large bowl. Cook on 100% for 9 minutes, stirring 3 times.

3 Line the base of a greased 20cm x 2.5cm pie dish

with half the pastry. Cook the pastry base on 50% for 5 minutes. Spoon in apple mixture, roll out remaining pastry and cover.

4 Pinch pastry edges to seal amd make a slit in the

centre with a sharp knife. Brush with egg mixture to glaze and prinkle generously with sugar.

5 Place on the low rack, cook on COMBI - 1

(CONVECTION & MICROWAVE), 220°C, 10% for 20 minutes, until golden brown.

CHOCOLATE FUDGE

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 4 minutes, stir vigorously every minute until the mixture is thick and glossy.

3 Pour into a greased, rectangular 20 x 20cm dish,

chill to set before cutting.

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Serves 6 - 8

MOIST CARROT CAKE

CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

150ml (

/4 pint) vegetable oil 225g soft brown sugar 3 eggs (medium), beaten 175g self raising flour 5ml (1 tsp) bicarbonate of soda

1.25 ml ( 10ml (2 tsp) cinnamon 1 tbsp mixed spice 300g carrots, grated 100g walnut halves, roughly chopped ICING: 200g cream cheese (see tip, page 56) grated rind of 1 lemon 5ml (1 tsp) lemon juice 30ml (2 tbsp) icing sugar 25g walnuts, finely chopped to sprinkle

225g margarine 225g caster sugar

7.5ml (1 4 eggs (medium), beaten 100g plain flour 50g cocoa powder

2.5ml ( 75g walnuts, roughly chopped

/4 tsp) salt

Serves 6 - 8

/2 tsp) vanilla essence

/2 tsp) baking powder

RECIPES

MOIST CARROT CAKE

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

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

2 Grease and line a 20cm soufflé dish with

greaseproof paper, pour in the cake mixture.

3 Place on turntable, cook on COMBI - 1

(CONVECTION & MICROWAVE), 180°C, 30% for 25 minutes. 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

1 Grease a 20cm square dish. 2 Combine margarine, sugar, vanilla essence and

eggs, until smooth. 3 Stir in remaining ingredients. 4 Cook on COMBI - 1 (CONVECTION &

MICROWAVE), 180°C, 10% for 30 minutes until

firm to the touch.

RASPBERRY & CHOCOLATE CAKE

Serves 8

250g self raising flour Large pinch of salt 175g butter, cut into small pieces 100g ground almonds 100g caster sugar 2 eggs (medium), beaten 60ml (4 tbsp) milk 10ml (2 tsp) almond essence 150g white chocolate, chopped 300g fresh raspberries Icing sugar, for dusting

1 Grease a 20cm round cake tin and line the base

with greaseproof paper. 2 Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl. Rub the

butter into the flour until the mixture resembles

breadcrumbs. Stir in the ground almonds and sugar. 3 Beat the eggs, milk and almond essence together

and mix into the flour mixture. Add the chocolate

and raspberries and mix in gently. 4 Spread the mixture into the cake tin, place on the

low rack and cook on COMBI - 1 (CONVECTION &

MICROWAVE), 180°C, 30% for 35 minutes. Allow

the cake to cool. Dust with icing sugar.

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Serves 4 - 6

PLAIN MICROWAVE CAKE

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

100g margarine 100g caster sugar 2 eggs (medium), beaten 100g self raising flour 30 - 45ml (2 - 3 tbsp) water

Serves 6

175g butter 175g caster sugar 3 eggs (medium) 175g plain flour 5ml (1 tsp) baking powder 100g glacé cherries, quartered 75g ground almonds 5ml (1 tsp) almond essence 15ml (1 tbsp) milk

Serves 6 - 8

175g margarine 100g caster sugar 225g self raising flour 50g milk chocolate chips 25g walnuts, finely chopped

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

Serves 4 - 6

100g butter 75g golden syrup 175g black treacle 225g plain flour 10ml (2 tsp) ground ginger 5ml (1 tsp) bicarbonate of soda 25g caster sugar

150ml ( 2 eggs (medium), beaten

/4 pint) milk

RECIPES

PLAIN MICROWAVE CAKE

1 Cream margarine and sugar, beat in the eggs. Fold

in the flour and water. Grease and line the base of a 18cm cake dish with kitchen paper. Spoon mixture into purex dish and smooth.

2 Cook on 100% for 5 minutes. Allow to cool slightly

before turning out.

CHERRY & ALMOND CAKE

1 Cream the butter and sugar together until light and

fluffy, beat in the eggs.

2 Fold in flour and baking powder, stir in the cherries,

ground almonds, almond essence and milk.

3 Grease and line the base of a 18cm cake dish with

greaseproof paper. Spoon in the cake mixture and smooth the surface.

4 Place on the turntable, cook on COMBI - 1

(CONVECTION & MICROWAVE), 200°C, 30%, for 20 minutes.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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 dish on low rack and the other on the high

rack. Bake on CONVECTION 180°C for 40 minutes until golden brown around the edges. Swap the dishes round after 20 minutes.

4 Allow to cool before removing from the dish.

GINGERBREAD

1 Place the butter, syrup and treacle into a bowl, heat

on 100% for 2 minutes and stir well.

2 In a separate bowl, place the flour, ginger,

bicarbonate and sugar.

3 Add the milk into the melted syrup mixture then add

the eggs and mix well. 4 Stir into the dry ingredients and beat thoroughly. 5 Pour into a greased and lined 20cm square dish. 6 Place on the low rack and cook on COMBI - 1

(CONVECTION & MICROWAVE), 180°C, 30%, for

18 minutes.

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Serves 4

POTATO BREAD

FIG & WALNUT BREAD

325g potato, cooked and mashed 325g parsnips, cooked and mashed 225g self raising flour 2 cloves garlic, crushed (see tip, page 53) 10ml (2 tsp) whole grain mustard 2 eggs (medium), beaten 75ml (5 tbsp) milk 5ml (1 tsp) fresh parsley, chopped to sprinkle

Serves 6 - 8

175g figs, chopped

/4 pint) boiling water

150ml ( 225g plain flour 125g wholemeal flour 125g caster sugar

/2 tsp) salt

2.5ml (

/2 tsp) bicarbonate of soda 100g butter 125g walnuts, roughly chopped

/4 pint) milk

150ml ( 1 egg (medium), beaten

RECIPES

POTATO BREAD

1 Place the potato, parsnips, flour, 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. 20cm in diameter. Place in a 25cm flan dish, sprinkle with parsley.

3 Place on the low rack and cook on COMBI - 1

(CONVECTION & MICROWAVE), 230°C, 30% for 25 minutes until golden.

Serve with soup, cheese or salad.

FIG & WALNUT BREAD

1 Place figs in a large bowl, add the boiling water,

leave aside to cool. 2 Preheat the oven to Convection 180°C. 3 Place flours, sugar, salt and bicarbonate of soda in a

bowl, mix well. Rub in butter until mixture resembles

fine breadcrumbs, stir in walnuts. 4 Add the fig mixture, milk and egg, mix well. 5 Grease and line the base of a 1.5 litre (2

straight-sided loaf dish with greaseproof paper.

Spoon in loaf mixture and smooth the surface. 6 Place on the low rack, cook in a preheated oven

on COMBI - 1 (CONVECTION & MICROWAVE),

180°C, 50% for 25 minutes, until a skewer comes

out cleanly.

Serve sliced, spread generously with butter.

2 pint),

Microwave Tip: Toasting coconut

Spread 100g desiccated coconut on a plate. Heat on 100% for 2 - 3 minutes, stir every minute.

SODA BREAD

Serves 4

225g wholemeal self raising flour 150g medium oatmeal

/2 tsp) salt

2.5ml (

/2 tsp) bicarbonate of soda

2.5ml ( 50g butter 120ml (4fl.oz) natural yoghurt 90ml (6 tbsp) milk 1 egg (medium), beaten to glaze sesame seeds to sprinkle

1 Combine flour, oatmeal, salt, bicardonate 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. 20cm in

diameter. Place in a greased 25cm flan dish. 4 Use a knife to mark into 8 wedges, cut only halfway

through the dough. Glaze surface with egg, sprinkle

with sesame seeds. 5 Place on low rack, bake in a preheated oven on

COMBI - 1 (CONVECTION & MICROWAVE), 200°C,

10% for 20 minutes until golden.

Serve with cheese and a salad.

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Serves 4

RICE PUDDING

FRUIT SCONES

1.5 litres (2 pint) milk 200g pudding rice 75g caster sugar 50g butter 5ml (1 tsp) ground nutmeg (optional)

Makes 14 scones

450g self raising flour 100g butter 100g caster sugar 100g sultanas 2 eggs (medium), beaten with milk to make 300ml ( 1 egg (medium), beaten to glaze 15ml (1 tbsp) mixed herb

/2 pint)

RECIPES

RICE PUDDING

1 Place all of the ingredients into a bowl. Place in the

low rack and cook on COMBI - 1 (CONVECTION & MICROWAVE), 180°C, 30% for 60 minutes. Stir twice during cooking and again at the end of cooking.

2 Sprinkle with ground nutmeg to serve.

FRUIT SCONES

1 Preheat the oven to 220°C. 2 Place the flour in the bowl and rub in the butter. 3 Add the sugar and the fruit. 4 Mix together the milk and egg. 5 Make a well in the flour, add almost all of the liquid

and mix with a round bladed knife.

6 On a floured surface, knead the dough very lightly

until it is just smooth.

7 Divide the mixture in two, flatten until approx. 2cm

thick, then cut each peice of dough into seven rounds (approx. 6.2cm each).

8 Grease two flan dishes, place seven scones in each

dish. Place one dish on the high rack and the other dish on the low rack.

9 Cook on CONVECTION 220°C for 2 minutes. Swap

dishes after 12 minutes, until well-risen and brown.

Wholemeal scones: Substitute white self raising flour with wholemeal self raising flour, omit

raisins.

Cheese & herb scones: Omit sugar and sultanas. Add 175g grated Cheddar cheese, 15ml

(1 tbsp) mixed herbs.

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MUSTARD SAUCE

SWEET & SOUR SAUCE

SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

RECIPES

WHITE SAUCE

Makes 300ml (1/2 pint)

25g butter 25g plain flour

300ml (

/2 pint) milk

salt and pepper to taste

Cheese sauce: Stir in 75g grated cheese and 5ml (1 tsp) mustard powder at Stage 2.

Serve with vegetables, fish or meat.

Parsley sauce: Stir 15 - 30ml (1 - 2 tbsp) chopped parsley into the finished sauce. Serve with

fish.

Onion sauce: Stir 225g cooked onion, finely chopped, into the finished sauce.

Heat on 100% for 1 minute before serving. Serve with meat or vegetables.

Sweet white sauce: Omit salt and pepper from basic recipe. Add 15 - 30ml (1 - 2 tbsp) caster

sugar at Stage 2. Serve with puddings as an alternative to custard.

Makes 600ml (1 pint)

125g onion, finely chopped 1 green pepper, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 30g butter 30g plain flour 45ml (3 tbsp) white wine vinegar 30ml (2 tbsp) soy sauce

/2 pint) hot chicken stock

300ml ( 50g soft dark brown sugar

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

minute, until melted. 2 Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk. Cook on

100% for 8 minutes, stir every 2 minutes until thick

and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

SWEET & SOUR SAUCE

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 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)

100g smoked streaky bacon 200g onion 100g carrot 3 tbsp tabasco sauce 2 cloves garlic, crushed 800g canned, chopped tomatoes

/4 pint) red wine

150ml ( 30ml (2 tbsp) tomato puree

Makes 300ml (1/2 pint)

25g butter 45ml (3 tbsp) whole grain mustard 200ml (7fl.oz) soured cream salt and pepper to taste

1 Place bacon, carrot, onion and garlic in a large

bowl, do not cover and cook on 100% for 3 minutes. 2 Add all other ingredients to bacon mixture and mix

well. Cook 70% for 30 minutes, stir twice during

cooking. 3 Blend in a food processor until smooth, return to

bowl and cook on 70% for 3 minutes.

MUSTARD SAUCE

1 Place butter in a bowl, heat on 100% for 30 seconds.

Add the mustard, soured cream, salt, and pepper, mix

well. 2 Cook on 100% for 4 minutes, stir every minute, until

smooth and thick.

Serve with meat or fish.

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Makes 450ml (3/4 pint)

BRANDY SAUCE

75g Blue Stilton cheese, finely chopped 300ml (1/2 pint) soured cream

150ml (

/4 pint) white wine 15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour blended with water 30ml (2 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped salt and pepper to taste

Makes 600ml (1 pint)

50g butter 50g plain flour 75g brown sugar 15ml (1 tbsp) golden syrup

/4 pint) double cream

150ml (

300ml (

/2 pint) milk 60ml (4 tbsp) brandy to taste

RECIPES

BLUE CHEESE SAUCE

1 Place the cheese, cream wine, cornflour and parsley

in a bowl, mix well. Season.

2 Heat on 100% for 8 minutes, stir three times during

cooking and again before serving.

Ideal served with pasta.

BRANDY SAUCE

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 minutes, stir every minute until smooth and thick. Stir in brandy.

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GUARANTEE

Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd. (“Sharp”) guarantees that for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase the enclosed product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. Sharp agrees to provide for the repair or, at its option, the replacement of a defective product. Sharp reserves the right to replace defective parts, or the product, with new or refurbished items. Items that are replaced become the property of Sharp.

To benefit from this guarantee, any fault that occurs must be notified to Sharp, or its appointed Service Facility, within one year from the date the product was purchased. Proof of purchase, such as a receipt or invoice, must be provided.

If the product is exchanged, the replacement shall be covered by the unexpired portion of the original guarantee.

In the unlikely event of the product requiring repair, please contact the supplier from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact an appointed Service Facility. Details of Service Facilities appointed by Sharp can be obtained from www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport/ service or by contacting the Sharp Customer Information Centre whose details are given below.

This guarantee shall only apply to faults that are due to inferior workmanship or materials. It does not cover faults or damage caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the product, or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by Sharp.

The product is intended for private domestic use only. The guarantee will not apply if the product is used in the course of a business, trade or profession.

The guarantee does not cover:

• Glass/ceramic turntables, as they can be damaged by handling/cleaning methods.

• Faults resulting from inadequate cleaning. Regular cleaning is required to prevent a build up of food residue that can also affect the performance of the product.

• Carriage costs to or from the repair centre.

No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this guarantee. This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to your statutory rights, and does not affect these

rights in any way. You may not transfer your rights or obligations under this warranty to anyone else. If you have any difficulty operating the product, or would like information on other Sharp products,

please telephone the Sharp Customer Information Centre on the number given below.

Sharp Customer Information Centre

Website: www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport Telephone: 08705 274277 (01 676 0648 in Southern Ireland)

Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd. is a company registered in England under number 965877

whose registered office is at

4 Furzeground Way, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB11 1EZ.

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SPECIFICATIONS

AC Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz

Power Consumption:

Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50kW

Top Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25kW

Bottom Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.70kW

Convection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.91kW

Top and Bottom Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90kW

Microwave/Top Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70kW

Microwave/Bottom Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15kW

Microwave/Convection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.16kW

Input Current:

Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5A

Output Power:

Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900W (IEC 60705)

Top Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200W

Bottom Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650W

Convection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1850W

MAFF Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E

Microwave Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2450MHz * (Group 2/Class B)

Outside Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520(W) x 309(H) x 486(D)mm **

Cavity Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343(W) x 209(H) x 357(D)mm ***

Oven Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 litres ***

Cooking uniformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turntable diameter 325mm

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 19kg

* This Product fulfils the requirement of the European standard EN55011.

In conformity with this standard, this product is classified as group 2 class B equipment. Group 2 means that the equipment intentionally generates radio-frequency energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation for heating treatment of food.

Class B equipment means that the equipment is suitable to be used in domestic establishments. ** The depth does not include the door opening handle. *** Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height.

Actual capacity for holding food is less.

As part of a policy of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to alter design and specifications without notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, translating or other means without prior permission from SHARP Electronics (U.K.) Ltd.

The illustrations, technical information and data contained in this publication are, to our best knowledge, correct at the time of going to print. The right to change specifications, at any time, without notice, is reserved a part of our policy of continuous development and improvement.

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Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd.

London, UK

UK: 08705 274277 (office hours)

Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours)

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

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