Sharp R871M User Manual

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LESS

1 Chilled Ready Meals

2 Frozen Ready Meals

3 Roast Beef /

Roast Lamb

4 Roast Pork

5 Roast Poultry

10sec.

1min.

10min.

AUTO

DEFROST

AUTO

COOK

nfo

1 Meat Joint

2 Poultry

3 Chicken Portions

Steak,Chops

4 Minced Meat

5 Bread

PIZZA

BREAKFAST

OVEN CHIPS

BAKED POTATOES

MIXED GRILL

CHICKEN PTNS

RICE / PASTA

CAKE

Instant Cook

MICRO

Lbs Kg Oz

AUTO

900W (IEC 705)

R-871M

MICROWAVE OVEN WITH TOP

& BOTTOM GRILLS AND CONVECTION

OPERATION MANUAL

WITH COOKERY BOOK

900W

Jet Convection & Double Grill

CONVECTION TEMPERATURE

DUAL

CONVECTION/

GRILL

LESS

1 Chilled Ready Meals 2 Frozen Ready Meals 3 Roast Beef / Roast Lamb 4 Roast Pork 5 Roast Poultry

TIMER

Kg / Lb

AUTO START

CLOCK

10sec.

1min.

10min.

AUTO

DEFROST

AUTO COOK

nfo

Kg•Lb

•

START

AUTO MINUTE

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

STOP

CLEAR

1 Meat Joint 2 Poultry 3 Chicken Portions Steak,Chops 4 Minced Meat 5 Bread

PIZZA

BREAKFAST

OVEN CHIPS BAKED POTATOES

MIXED GRILL

CHICKEN PTNS RICE / PASTACAKE

R-871

Instant Cook

nfo

MICRO

Lbs Kg Oz

AUTO COOK

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Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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

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

Safety:

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

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

Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Operation:

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

Maff Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Microwaving - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

How to Operate the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Microwave Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Convection Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Preheating the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

Dual Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13

Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Instant Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Instant Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

Auto Cook / Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Auto Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20

Auto Defrost Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Other Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22

Sequence Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Less and More Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-24

Auto Minute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Interactive Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-26

Cooking Advice:

Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-28

Food Handling & Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29

Advice For Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Advice For Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Cookery Book: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Aftercare:

Cleaning & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-63

To replace the mains plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

CONTENTS

OPERATION MANUAL

This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully before using

your microwave oven.

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

modified so that it operates with the door open.

Important

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

CONVECTION



TEMPERATURE

DUAL

CONVECTION/

GRILL

LESS

1 Chilled Ready Meals 2 Frozen Ready Meals 3 Roast Beef /  Roast Lamb 4 Roast Pork 5 Roast Poultry 

TIMER

Kg / Lb

AUTO START

CLOCK



10sec.

1min.

10min.

AUTO

DEFROST

AUTO COOK



nfo

Kg•Lb

•

START



AUTO MINUTE

MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL

STOP

/

CLEAR

Lbs

AUTO

COOK

Pcs

1 Meat Joint 2 Poultry 3 Chicken Portions Steak,Chops 4 Minced Meat 5 Bread

PIZZA

BREAKFAST

OVEN CHIPS BAKED POTATOES

MIXED GRILL

CHICKEN PTNS RICE / PASTACAKE

TEMP DUAL HIGH

MED LOW

DEFROST

R-871

Instant Cook

The accessories become very hot during Grill, Convection, Pizza and Auto Cook modes. To prevent burns, use thick oven gloves when removing food or the turntable from the oven.

ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are supplied:

1 Turntable 2 Turntable support 3 Low Rack 4 High Rack 5 Splash Guard

• Ensure the lower grill is in the position shown.

• Fit the turntable support to the turntable motor shaft located on the floor of the oven cavity .

• Place the turntable on to the turntable support.

• Never touch or move the lower grill when

it is hot.

NOTE: When you order accessories,

mention the Model and part name to your dealer or SHARP authorised service facility

Lower grill

Turntable motor shaft

OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

For use see page 10-11.

1 Grill heating element

(top grill)

2 Oven lamp 3 Control panel 4 Door opening button 5 W aveguide cover 6 Oven cavity 7 Turntable motor shaft 8 Grill heating element

(bottom grill)

9 Door seals and

sealing surfaces

10 Air-vent openings 11 Outer cabinet 12 Power cord

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CONTROL PANEL

DIGITAL DISPLAY 1 BOTTOM GRILL indicator. 2 CONVECTION indicator. 3 TOP GRILL indicator. 4 MICROW AVE indicator. 5 AUTO indicator, showing auto cooking

in progress. (see page 18).

6% percentage microwave power level

indicator (See page 7).

7 LESS/MORE indicators (see pages 23-24). 8 COOK indicator showing oven in operation. 9 INFO indicator for interactive display

(See pages 24-26).

10 DIGITAL DISPLA Y. 11 WEIGHT indicators.

CONTROL P ANEL 12 TIME keys. Use to select

cooking times.

13 PIZZA key. Press to cook pizza (See page 14). 14 BREAKFAST key. (See page 15

15 AUTO DEFROST key (See page 18-20). 16 INFO key

for interactive display (See pages 24-26).

17 LESS/MORE keys. Press to shorten or lengthen

heating time (See pages 23-24).

18 DUAL CONVECTION/GRILL key. Press to

select Dual Convection or Dual Grill.

19 GRILL key . Press to select Grill (See page 10). 20 START/AUTO MINUTE key. Press to start a

programme. Press to cook on (HIGH) for 1 minute or increase time during cooking in multiples of 1 minute (See page 24).

21 AUTO START key. 22 CLOCK key . Use to set the clock (See page 6). 23 WEIGHT CONVERSION key. 24 TIMER key. 25 MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key.

Press to select microwave power level, (See page 7).

26 STOP/CLEAR key . Press once to stop a

programme, and/or twice to cancel a programme. (see page 5).

27 CONVECTION TEMPERATURE key. 28 WEIGHT keys. 29 AUTO COOK key (See pages 18-20).

30 INSTANT COOK keys. (See pages 16-17).

CONVECTION

TEMPERATURE

DUAL

CONVECTION/

GRILL

LESS

1 Chilled Ready Meals 2 Frozen Ready Meals 3 Roast Beef / Roast Lamb 4 Roast Pork 5 Roast Poultry

10sec.

1min.

10min.

AUTO

DEFROST

AUTO

COOK

nfo

Kg•Lb

•

START

AUTO MINUTE

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

STOP

CLEAR

1 Meat Joint 2 Poultry 3 Chicken Portions Steak,Chops 4 Minced Meat 5 Bread

PIZZA

BREAKFAST

OVEN CHIPS BAKED POTATOES

MIXED GRILL

CHICKEN PTNS RICE / PASTACAKE

R-871

Instant Cook

TIMER

Kg / Lb

AUTO START

CLOCK

nfo

MICRO

Lbs Kg Oz

AUTO COOK

765

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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.

•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. Important: If any damage is apparent, do not operate the oven in any way. Contact your dealer or an authorised Service Technician appointed by SHARP.

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Oven Use:

• The oven is for domestic food preparation only. Never operate when empty , except as directed in the operation manual (see page 5).

• 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 defeat or tamper with the door safety latches. This may result in exposure to microwave energy .

• Never operate the oven with any object caught in the door sealing surfaces, this again may cause microwave leakage.

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

• If water or food drops inside the air vent openings switch off the oven immediately , unplug it and call a Service Technician appointed by SHARP.

• Never attempt to move the oven while it is operating.

• Do not hold the lower grill heater up other than for cleaning.

Childcare: 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. Do not allow anyone to play with the oven, or lean or swing on the oven door. Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker, consult your doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer prior to oven use.

1.Remove all packing materials including the feature sticker. Do not remove the plastic film from the inside of the oven window as this protects it from dirt.

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

3.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, as obstructions may ignite due to the emission of hot air.

5. Ensure there is a minimum

of free space above the oven of 15cm.

4.Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged (See Installation next page) and that it does not run under the oven or over any hot or sharp surfaces.

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

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

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

W ARNING:

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

15cm

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INSTALLATION (Continued)

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

7.Do not use the oven outdoors.

BUILDING-IN-KIT

An installation frame is available which enables the microwave oven to be integrated within a kitchen unit.

The microwave oven is not designed to be built above or near a conventional oven.

SHARP recommend the use of the build in kit, EBR-4700, available from your SHARP dealer. Only the use of this frame will guarantee the quality and safety of the oven. When building, follow installation instructions supplied carefully .

If you have purchased a building-in-kit for the R-870AM microwave oven and require an additional menu label, please contact Customer Services on

0345 125387 IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

• Do not allow water to come into contact with the

power supply cord or plug.

• Insert the plug properly into the socket as the plug

may otherwise overheat and catch fire.

• Do not connect other appliances to the same socket

using an adaptor plug as it may cause the house wiring to overheat and catch fire.

• If the plug or socket is loose or the power supply

cord is damaged, do not operate the oven, it must be replaced by the special power cord, part no. QACCBA004URE1. Contact your dealer or a Service Technician appointed by SHARP. A defective plug, power supply cord or socket may

overheat and catch fire during operation or cause an electrical shock.

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

• The product is fitted with a re-wireable plug. Should it not be suitable for the socket outlet in your home, remove the plug and fit an appropriate type, observing the wiring code on page 63.

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

WARNING - IMPORTANT NOTE

Please note both the Operation Manual and Cookery Book supplied specify 900W (IEC 705) microwave output power. This applies only when the oven is operated on a 230-240V supply .

If your supply is less than 230-240V, it may be necessary to increase the cooking time when following the Operation Manual and Cookery Book instructions.

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code on page 63.

W ARNING:

STOP/

CLEAR

BEFORE OPERATION

Plug in the oven.

1. The oven display will flash the message shown opposite.

2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key.

3. Set the clock, refer to the next page.

4. Heat the oven using the top and lower grills without

food for 20 minutes. (For operation, see NOTES on page 11).

Use the STOP/CLEAR key to:

1. Erase a mistake during programming.

2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.

3. Cancel a programme during cooking, press twice.

STOP/CLEAR key

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SETTING THE CLOCK

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

EXAMPLE:

To set the time of day, 12:35.

2. Press AUTO START/CLOCK once.

1. Press STOP/CLEAR to clear

the display .

3. Enter the hours, by pressing the 10 MIN key once and the 1 MIN key twice.

Check the display .

5. Enter the time by pressing the 10 MIN key three times and the 1MIN key five times.

6. Press AUTO START/CLOCK

again to set the clock.

4. Press CLOCK again.

NOTES:

• Once the time of day is set, you need only reset when the clocks change, if there is a power cut or if you disconnect the oven from the power socket.

• If the clock is set and cooking is complete, the display will return to show the correct time of day. If the clock has not been set, the display will show:

STOP/

CLEAR

AUTO START

CLOCK



AUTO START

CLOCK



AUTO START

CLOCK



1Omin.

1min.

1Omin.

1min.

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900W

MAFF HEATING CATEGORY

Model R-871M has a microwave output power of 900 Watts; heating category D.

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

Microwave output power in watts (based on international (IEC 705) standard).

600 700 800 900 1000 W atts

OVEN OUTPUT POWER

Less heating time required

More heating time required

Letter representing the oven heating category.

Microwave Symbol.

A B C D E

OVEN OUTPUT CA TEGOR Y

Less heating time required

More heating time required

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

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.

To operate the micr owave function:

• Enter the required cooking/defrosting time.

• Select the power level by pressing the

MICROW AVE POWER LEVEL key . There are 5 microwave power levels (see below).

• Press START/AUTO MINUTE key.

IMPORTANT :

The microwave power level will default to 100% (HIGH) unless you press the MICROW AVE POWER LEVEL button to the desired setting. T o help you decide which power level is suitable, refer to the charts in the Cookery Book section.

For advice on: See page(s):

DEFROSTING Page 32 MICROW AVE COOKING Page 33 GRILLING Page 35 DUAL GRILLING Page 36 CONVECTION Page 39 MICROW AVE REHEATING Page 40

NOTES:

• T o check the microwave power level during cooking/defrosting press the MICROW AVE POWER LEVEL key. The power level will be

displayed as long as the key is pressed. This does not affect the programme or cooking time.

• Power level: The microwave power level is varied by the microwave energy switching on and off. When using the power levels other than 100% (HIGH) you will be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing on and off as the food cooks or defrosts.

100% (HIGH)

70% (MEDIUM HIGH)

50% (MEDIUM)

30% (MEDIUM LOW)

10% (LOW)

100% (HIGH)

MICRO

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

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Opening and closing the door:

• To open the oven door, press the door opening key.

• The oven lamp will light when the door is open.

• Close the door firmly and the lamp will go out.

Always operate the oven with the turntable and support fitted correctly , see page 2. This promotes thorough even cooking.

• A badly fitted turntable may rattle, may not rotate properly and damage the oven.

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

HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN

MICROWAVING - INTRODUCTION

1. Enter the heating time by pressing the 10 SEC key three times.

2. Press MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

once for HIGH (100%).

3. Press START/AUTO MINUTE key once to

start cooking.

Display will count down through heating time.

W ater, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves and causes their molecules to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in the same way your hands get warm when you rub them together. The outer areas of food are heated by microwave energy and the remaining portions by conduction. It is important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating. Where recommended, allow food to stand, this is not optional but is necessary to ensure thorough cooking. It is particularly important for dense food, such as joints of meat.

NOTES:

• Microwaves pass through non-metallic dishes and utensils and heat the food inside the dishes.

• Microwaves are reflected by metal.

• The oven is lined with metal and has a fine metallic

mesh in the door to prevent microwave leakage.

• Metallic dishes are not suitable for microwaving.

• See SUITABLE COOKWARE, page 27-28.

COOK

MICRO

W ARNING:

10sec.

START

AUTO MINUTE

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

NOTES:

•

Y our oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds (99.90)

• When the door is opened during cooking, the cooking time on the display stops. The cooking time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.

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

MICROW AVE COOKING: EXAMPLE:

To melt 50g (2oz) butter on HIGH (100%) power for 30 seconds. Place the butter in a suitable dish. Place on turntable and close the door.

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MICROWAVE DEFROSTING

To defrost foods not included in the Auto Defrost menu, use microwave power levels MEDIUM LOW (30%) or LOW (10% ). Stir or turn food at least 2-3 times during defrosting. After defrosting, wrap in aluminium foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted. Refer to the defrosting charts in the Cookery Book, page 33.

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

EXAMPLE:

To bake two layers of scones at 200°C for 20 minutes. Place one flan dish of scones on the low rack and one flan dish on the high rack. Close the door.

The oven cavity , door, turntable, turntable support, racks, dishes and especially bottom grill heater will become very hot, use thick oven gloves

when removing the food or turntable from the oven to prevent burns.

2. Enter the desired temperature 200°C by pressing the

CONVECTION TEMPERATURE key

four times.

1. Enter the baking time by pressing the 10 MIN key twice.

3. Press START/AUTO MINUTE to start

baking.

NOTES:

• Once the oven has started you can find out the temperature you have programmed by pressing the

CONVECTION TEMPERATURE key. The temperature will appear on the display. This will not affect the programme or cooking time.

• After cooking is complete the cooling fan will continue working for a short time to lower the temperature of the electrical and mechanical components.

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

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

• Joints of meat/poultry should be cooked on the low rack with the splash guard fitted on top of the turntable.

COOK

Display will count down through baking time.

W ARNING:

1Omin.

START

AUTO MINUTE

CONVECTION 

TEMPERATURE

CONVECTION COOKING

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

The temperatures available in degrees Centigrade are:

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

NOTES:

•

CONVECTION cooking is ideal for cooking Victoria sandwich cakes, buns, biscuits and scones. See recipes pages 55-58.

• When using the CONVECTION facility , all metal cookware can be used. See SUITABLE COOKW ARE

pages 27-28. To achieve the best results when cooking by CONVECTION, always use the low metal rack for one layer cooking, and the high rack and low rack for two layer cooking.

• Temperature measurements taken whilst the oven is in convection mode will differ slightly 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 cook book are followed properly .

CONVECTION 

TEMPERATURE

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

• First enter the cooking time by using the TIME keys.

• Then press the GRILL key to select the heating element(s) required (top, bottom or combined). See table opposite for selection details.

• Press START/AUTO MINUTE.

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

Press GRILL

Once

Twice

3 Times

Grill

in use

Top Grill

Bottom Grill

Top & Bottom

Grill

Display

TOP

BOTTOM

TOP AND

BOTTOM

EXAMPLE:

To preheat the oven to 130°C.

NOTES:

• When the oven reaches the desired temperature, the ‘beep’ signal will sound and display the temperature in °C. Do not press STOP/CLEAR, as this will cancel the CONVECTION MODE and only MICROWAVE POWER will be in use.

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

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

• If you wish to preheat the oven then cook at a different temperature, press the CONVECTION TEMPERATURE key until the desired temperature is displayed.

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

1. To preheat the oven, enter the desired temperature (130°C).

2. Press START/AUTO MINUTE key to

begin preheating.

3. When the oven reaches 130°C, the ‘beep’ signal will sound and the oven will display 130°C. Place food in the oven, enter the desired cooking time and temperature before pressing START/AUTO MINUTE.

COOK

START

AUTO MINUTE

PREHEATING THE OVEN

GRILLING

CONVECTION 

TEMPERATURE

CONVECTION 

TEMPERATURE

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GRILLING (Continued)

DUAL COOKING

The oven cavity , door, turntable, turntable support, racks, dishes and especially the bottom grill heater become very hot. T o avoid burns always use thick oven gloves

when

removing food or the turntable from the oven.

1. Enter the grilling time by pressing the 1MIN key 8 times.

2. Press GRILL to select the grill mode.

3. Press START/

AUTO MINUTE

once to start grilling.

Display counts down through

grilling time.

EXAMPLE: To grill for 8 minutes. Using the TOP GRILL.

NOTES:

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

• The high rack is recommended for grilling small items such as toast, bacon or steak. Place food directly on the rack, in a flan dish or on a heat resistant plate on the rack. Turn over halfway through grilling.

• When browning or crisping foods in a casserole dish, place directly onto the turntable or low rack.

W ARNING:

x8 x1

1min.

START

AUTO MINUTE



GRILL

x1 Once

Convection

250°C

Top

Grill

Bottom

Grill

x2 Twice

x3 Three times

Press DUAL CONVECTION/ GRILL key

MICROW AVE POWER LEVEL

HEATER

30%*

NOTE:

* To adjust the microwave power level, press the

MICROW AVE POWER LEVEL key.

* Y ou can select power levels 10% to 100% for

DUAL GRILL, and power levels 10% to 50% for DUAL CONVECTION.

There are three DUAL COOKING modes:

1. Convection and Microwave

2. T op Grill and Microwave

3. Bottom Grill and Microwave

• First enter cooking time.

• Then select the DUAL COOKING mode by

pressing the DUAL CONVECTION/GRILL key until the desired setting appears on the display . See table opposite.

• Press ST ART/AUTO MINUTE key.

DUAL COOKING combines the power of the microwave with convection or the grills.

DUAL

CONVECTION/

GRILL

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DUAL COOKING (Continued)

Display counts down through

cooking time.

Display continues

to count down

through cooking

time.

1. Enter the cookimg time by

pressing the 10 MIN key once and the 1 MIN key once.

2. Press DUAL/

CONVECTION GRILL twice.

3. Press MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL three

times for MEDIUM HIGH (70%).

4. Press

START/AUTO MINUTE once to

start cooking.

EXAMPLE: For DUAL GRILL. T o cook using DUAL GRILL, combining MEDIUM HIGH (70%) microwave power with the top grill for 11 minutes.

5. Halfway through cooking, open the door (or press STOP/CLEAR once, then open the door). Turn the food over.

6. Press

START/AUTO MINUTE once to

continue cooking.

1Omin.

1min.

DUAL

CONVECTION/

GRILL

START

AUTO MINUTE

START

AUTO MINUTE

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

STOP/

CLEAR

1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 10

MIN key twice.

2. Press the DUAL CONVECTION/GRILL key

to select the cooking mode.

3. Press the CONVECTION TEMPERATURE key once to

change the temperature to 230°C.

EXAMPLE: For DUAL CONVECTION T o cook for 20 minutes on DUAL CONVECTION 230°C combined with MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL 10%

COOKING HINT: For DUAL GRILL Use the rack for grilling small items such as sausages, bacon or burgers - turn over halfway through cooking. Food can be placed directly on the rack, on a heat resistant plate or in a flan dish on the rack.

1Omin.

DUAL

CONVECTION/

GRILL

CONVECTION 

TEMPERATURE

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DUAL COOKING (Continued)

NOTES:

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

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

• After cooking the display will show:

The oven cavity , door , turntable, turntable support, racks, dishes and especially bottom grill heater will become very hot, use thick oven gloves

when removing the food or turntable from the oven to prevent burns.

WARNING

4. Press the MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL key once to

change the power to 10%.

5. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key .

The oven will count down through the

cooking time.

START

AUTO MINUTE

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

Meat or poultry

Turntable

Splash guard

Low rack

In order to reduce splashes of fat inside the oven, when cooking joints of meat or poultry, use the splash guard provided. Assemble as the diagram opposite.

COOKING HINT: For DUAL CONVECTION.

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XXXXXXXXXXXXXPIZZA

PIZZA CHART

The PIZZA function enables you to cook chilled and frozen pizzas. The function automatically calculates the correct cooking time and mode for the pizza. (microwave power combined with the top and bottom grills).

EXAMPLE: Use the PIZZA key to cook a chilled pizza.

1. Press PIZZA key once for CHILLED (P-1).

(For FROZEN Pizza, press twice (P-2)).

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

3. Press START/AUTO MINUTE/ to start cooking. Display counts down through the cooking time.

The oven cavity, door, turntable, turntable support, racks, dishes and especially the bottom grill heater become very hot. T o prevent burns, use thick oven gloves

at all times when removing food or the turntable from the oven.

CHILLED PIZZA 0.1 - 0.9 kg • Ready-prepared chilled pizza. P-1 (4 oz - 2 lb) • Remove from package and place on the

turntable. Thin and crispy or • After cooking, remove from the turntable and deep-pan type put on a plate for serving.

FROZEN PIZZA 0.1 - 0.9 kg • Ready-prepared frozen pizza. P-2 (4 oz - 2 lb) • Remove from package and place on the

turntable. Thin and crispy or • After cooking, remove from the turntable and deep-pan type put on a plate for serving.

MENU NUMBER WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

PIZZA

W ARNING:

Y ou can enter weight in Lbs/oz or Kgs/g. To convert to either weight range press WEIGHT CONVERSION key once before entering weight.

WEIGHT RANGE:

Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1 kg or 1 oz. For example, 0.45 kg to 0.5 kg and 12.5 oz to 13 oz. You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given in the chart below.

NOTE : For Deep Pan frozen pizza weighing 800g and over, please press the LESS key after inputting the weight.

START

AUTO MINUTE

Kg•Lb

•

NOTE: Press the INFO key for guidance in operating your oven. See pages 24-26.

PIZZA

Kg / Lb

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BREAKFAST

The BREAKFAST function enables you to cook several breakfast menus. The function automatically calculates the correct cooking time and mode for the breakfast. (microwave power combined with the top and bottom grills).

EXAMPLE: Use the BREAKFAST key to cook a chilled pizza.

1. Press BREAKFAST key once.

2. Enter the number of servings

by pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired number of servings is displayed.

3. Press START/AUTO MINUTE/ to start cooking. Display counts down through the cooking time.

The oven cavity, door, turntable, turntable support, racks, dishes and especially the bottom grill heater become very hot. T o prevent burns, use thick oven gloves

at all times when removing food or the turntable from the oven.

BREAKFAST

W ARNING:

BREAKFAST

START

AUTO MINUTE

Kg•Lb

•

NOTE: Press the INFO key for guidance in operating your oven. See pages 24-26.

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

Egg (medium) 1 2 3

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

Egg (medium) 1 2 3

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

Thin sausage (approx 25g each) 2 4 6 Egg (medium) 1 2 3

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

Egg (Medium) 1 2 3

BREAKFAST CHART

WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

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

• Place bacon and/or sausages on the turntable. (Pierce sausages).

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

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

NOTE: See the table below. Use MORE or LESS as indicated.

NOTE:

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

Less/

Ingredient 1Serving 2 Servings 3 Servings

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INSTANT COOK

INSTANT COOK CHART

INSTANT COOK can be used for cooking the

foods shown opposite. Always refer to the Instant Cook Chart before

operating this function. Press the selected key, re-press to select the correct weight and the programme will automatically start to cook after 2-3 seconds.

If food requires manipulation (i.e. turn over or stir) then open the door, when the oven indicated follow the instruction, close the door and press the

START/AUTO MINUTE key. NOTES: Your oven comes set for kg/g mode. For

converting to lb/oz, see weight conversion on page 41.

EXAMPLE: to cook baked potatoes

Press the BAKED POTATOES key twice within one minute of closing the door.

The oven will automatically start cooking.

NOTES:

• The instant cook function can only be input within one minute after cooking completion, closing the door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR key.

• Press the MORE or LESS key before selecting the menu where recommended in the chart below.

BAKED POTATOES

OVEN CHIPS BAKED POTATOES

MIXED GRILL

CHICKEN PTNS RICE / PASTACAKE

Instant Cook

COOK

MICRO AUTO

MIXED GRILL 1-2 servings • Grease the turntable with 5-10ml of oil.

• Place chops and pierced sausages, gammon steak on the turntable

and cook.

• When the audible signal sounds turn over the food, add the mushrooms and tomatoes. Close the door and continue to cook.

• After cooking serve immediately.

MENU WEIGHT COOKING PROCEDURE

RANGE

1 ServingMixed Grill

2 Servings

Gammon Chop Steak Thick sausage Mushroom T omato

Approx. 135g Approx. 70g Approx. 100g Approx. 60g Approx. 5 (50g) Approx. 60g

Approx. 270g Approx. 140g Approx. 200g Approx. 120g Approx.

10 (100g

)

Approx. 120g

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INSTANT COOK CHART (continued)

OVEN CHIPS 100 g - • Spread the chips evenly in a large flan dish, and place on the

400 g high rack.

• Turn over/stir as oven indicates.

NOTE: Use the LESS (▼) key for French fries/very thinly cut chips.

BAKED 2 - 6 pieces • Pierce each potato in several places, place towards the edge of POTATOES each pc the turntable.

- 250 g

CAKE 1 piece • Prepare the cake as in the recipe on pages 51 and 52.

(0.9 - 1.0kg) * Place on the low rack and cook.

NOTE: This mode does not include Victoria Sandwich cake.

CHICKEN 1-4 pieces • Place meat on the high rack (chicken portions best side down). PORTIONS (1 piece • Turn over when oven indicates.

250g • Stand for 4-5 minutes wrapped in aluminium foil after cooking.

NOTE: for safety reasons it is not possible to use LESS (▼) key for

chicken portions

RICE/PASTA 100 g - • Add 300 ml (1/2 pint) boiling water per 100 g (4 oz) rice. Do

not

300 g cover.

• Stir when oven indicates.

• Stand for 3-4 minutes before draining and rinsing in boiling water.

MENU WEIGHT COOKING PROCEDURE

RANGE

INSTANT COOK NOTES:

1. All menus with the exception of Fresh Fish, boiled Potatoes, Rice/Pasta and Fresh/Frozen Vegetables use Microwaves with Convection of Grill during the cooking programme to provide a brown, crisp traditional looking and tasting result.

2. If you wish to cook foods or weights of food not included in the INSTANT COOK facility please refer to the cooking charts in the Cookery Book.

Page 20

AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST

The oven cavity , turntable, spash guard, turntable support, racks, dishes and especially the bottom grill will become very hot, always use thick oven gloves at all times when removing the food or turntable from the oven to prevent burns.

W ARNING:

AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST enables you

to cook or defrost foods listed on the menu label attached to the microwave oven and the chart on the following page. Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function.

EXAMPLE:

1. Press AUTO COOK or AUTO DEFROST until

the number corresponding to the food listed on the menu label appears in the display. In the example given here, AUTO COOK is pressed three times to select Roast Beef/Lamb.

2. To enter the weight in kg/g or lbs/oz, press the WEIGHT keys.

WEIGHT RANGE:

Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest

0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0.65 kg to 0.7 kg and

12.5 oz to 13 oz.

You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given (see chart on the following page). To cook/defrost weights below or above that range, refer to the charts in the Cookery Book.

3. Press START/AUTO MINUTE to start cooking.

NOTES:

• Press the MORE or LESS keys before or immediately after selecting the AUTO COOK or AUTO DEFROST menu where recommended in the chart on the next page

• When defrosting, small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield small areas of meat if they become warm. Ensure foil does not touch oven walls. Do not cook meat until thoroughly defrosted.

• You are restricted to enter weight ranges as indicated on page 20.

• Press the INFO key for guidance in operating your oven. See pages 24-25.

AUTO COOK

AUTO

DEFROST

EXAMPLE:

Display counts down through cooking time.

AUTO

COOK

Y ou can enter weight in Lbs/oz or Kgs/g. To convert to either weight range press WEIGHT CONVERSION key once before entering weight.

Kg / Lb

MICRO

AUTO

Kg•Lb

AUTO MINUTE

START

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AUTO COOK CHART

1 • For one section containers, use a skewer to pierce film in five places.

• Place on the low rack.

• For two section containers, pierce using a skewer. Pierce meat/main portion

3 times and the rice/pasta portion twice.

• For food contained in bag(s), pierce meat portion 5 times on each side. For rice/pasta pierce 5 times on one side only (where rice/pasta portion bags come already perforated, do not pierce further).

• Place on a plate on the low rack.

2 • Close the oven door, press the AUTO COOK key once for chilled or

twice for frozen ready meals.

3 • T o enter the weight, press the WEIGHT keys. 4 • Press START/AUTO MINUTE to start cooking.

(NOTE: For non-stirrable foods, press the MORE key, before pressing START/AUTO MINUTE.)

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

NOTES:

• For stirrable foods, stir as oven indicates. For food in bags, manipulate contents. For non-stirrable foods, it is not necessary to stir.

• For frozen meals contained in two bags remove the rice/pasta portion when the oven indicates “STIR” halfway through cooking.

Stirrable:

Chilled or frozen ready meals which can be stirred without spoiling their appearance. For example: Chicken tikka, T agliatelle and Macaroni cheese.

Non-Stirrable:

Chilled or frozen ready meals which cannot be stirred without spoiling their appearance. For example: Lasagne, Fisherman’s pie, Cottage pie.

In-One-Bag:

Frozen ready meals contained and cooked in one bag. For example: Chicken breast and gravy , Beef curry , Liver with onions and gravy.

In-Two-Bags:

Frozen ready meals contained and cooked in two bags. For example: Prawn curry with rice, Spaghetti bolognese and Chicken chasseur with Rice.

MENU NUMBER

COOKING PROCEDURE CHILLED/FROZEN READY MEALS

AUTO COOK -1 CHILLED

(5°C)

200 g - 800 g

AUTO COOK -2 FROZEN (-18°C)

200g - 800g

Meat Rice/Pasta Meat Rice/Pasta

AUTO COOK

Pierce where shown.

The following table shows the variety of savoury convenience foods which can be used in this microwave oven:

AUTO COOK

AUTO COOK CHART

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AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST CHART

0.6 - 1.8 kg (1lb 5oz - 4lb)

1.2 - 1.8 kg (2lb 8oz - 4lb)

0.2 - 1.0 kg (8oz - 2lb 8oz)

0.1 - 0.8 kg (4oz - 2lb)

AUTO DEFROST-1

Meat (Beef/Lamb and Pork Joints)

AUTO DEFROST-2

Poultry (Whole)

AUTO DEFROST-3

Chicken Portions, Steak, Chops

AUTO DEFROST-4

Minced Meat (Beef, Lamb, Pork, Poultry)

AUTO DEFROST-5

Bread

• Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn over when oven indicates.

• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 45-60 minutes until thoroughly defrosted.

• Place poultry breast side down in a flan dish, place on the

turntable.

• Turn over when oven indicates.

• Stand wrapped in foil for 45-60 minutes until thoroughly defrosted.

• Place meat evenly in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn over when oven indicates.

• Leave meat to stand in foil, for 15-30 minutes until thoroughly

defrosted.

• Place in a glass bowl on the turntable.

• When oven indicates turn over. Remove any defrosted parts.

• Leave meat to stand wrapped in foil, for 5-10 minutes until evenly

defrosted.

• Place directly on the turntable.

• Turn over when oven indicates.

• Leave bread to stand for up to 5 minutes until defrosted.

MENU NUMBER

WEIGHT RANGE

COOKING PROCEDURE

AUTO DEFROST CHART

AUTO COOK-3

Roast Beef / Lamb

AUTO COOK-4

Roast Pork

AUTO COOK-5

Roast Poultry

0.6 - 1.8 kg (1lb 5oz - 4lb)

1.2 - 1.8 kg (2lb 11oz - 4lb)

MENU NUMBER

WEIGHT RANGE

COOKING PROCEDURE

AUTO COOK CHART

• Place the splash guard into the turntable.

• Place meat directly on the low rack.

• After cooking, wrap in foil and leave meat to stand for 10

minutes. NOTE: Use MORE for beef/lamb which is well done and LESS (for beef only) for meat which is rare. It is not possible to use LESS for pork.

• Place the splash guard into the turntable.

• Pierce skin of poultry.

• Place poultry breast side up directly on the low rack.

• After cooking, wrap in foil and leave meat to stand for 10

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

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OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

2. TIMER:

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

3. When the water comes to the boil, add the egg, and press

START/AUTO MINUTE

key once.

2. Press 1 MINUTE key 5 times.

1. Press TIMER key once.

Example: To set the timer for 5 minutes to boil an egg on a conventional hob.

A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed using combinations of MICROWAVE, GRILL or DUAL GRILL.

1st Stage

2nd Stage

Example:

Suppose you want to cook rice for 5 minutes on 100P microwave power and then for 16 minutes on 30P power.

Input the time (5 min.)

Input the power 100P (HIGH)

Input the time (16 min.)

Input the power 30P (MED LOW)

Start

TIMER

1min.

• To programme a series of sequences: Input the cooking time followed by the desired cooking mode.

• Repeat this procedure twice, to a maximum of three sequences.

• Finally, press START/AUTO MINUTE to start sequence cooking.

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

4. The display will count down. When the display reaches

zero, the ‘beep’ signal will sound.

1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING:

START



AUTO MINUTE

Page 24

OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

AUTO START/CLOCK enables you to set the clock. See page 6 for details. AUTO START/CLOCK also enables you to programme the oven manually to come

on during the next 12 hours (if you set the 12 hour clock). IMPORTANT: Always attend the oven when in use. Check to ensure the oven is programmed correctly.

Exceeding power levels and/or cooking times can lead to overheating and fire.

You can use AUTO START/CLOCK only with manual cooking. Before programming the oven, always check the display is showing the correct time of day .

• Enter the time in multiples of 10 minutes.

• Once programmed the display will return to show the time of day and .

To check the AUTO START/CLOCK programme press and hold the AUTO START/CLOCK key.

• To cancel AUTO START/CLOCK, press STOP/CLEAR twice.

Display will

show current

time of day

and will flash

intermittently .

AUTO START EXAMPLE

To reheat a casserole on MEDIUM (50P) for 20 minutes at 4:00 pm. (Using the 12 hour clock.)

1. Enter the time you want cooking to start, then press AUTO START/CLOCK once.

Press

10 MINUTE key twice to

enter the desired cooking time.

3. Set the power level, then press START/AUTO MINUTE.

4. Oven will start preprogrammed cooking at set time.

1Omin.

3. AUTO START

START



AUTO MINUTE

To check the microwave power level during cooking press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key. As long as your finger is touching the MICROW AVE POWER LEVEL key the power level will be displayed.The oven continues to count down although the display will show the power level.

4. TO CHECK THE POWER LEVEL

NOTE: This function will only work if the clock has previously been set.

The oven cannot be used once the AUTO START has been programmed. To cancel the program, press STOP/CLEAR twice.

AUTO START

1min.

AUTO START

CLOCK



CLOCK



GRILL

MICRO

AUTO COOK

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SEQUENCE PROGRAMMING

LESS AND MORE

The LESS ( ) and MORE ( ) keys allow you to cook food more or less time than the pre-set programmes.

For example, if you prefer vegetables which are cooked but still crisp, or beef which is rare, use the LESS key. Alternatively, if you prefer vegetables softer or beef well done, use the MORE key.

GUIDE FOR USE WITH AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST & CONVENIENCE PROGRAMMES: Press LESS/MORE immediately before pressing START/AUTO MINUTE. Use LESS/MORE where recommended on page 20.

GUIDE FOR USE MANUALLY:

To alter cooking or defrosting time whilst oven is in operation, use LESS or MORE. Press LESS/ MORE to decrease/increase the cooking or defrosting time in multiples of 1 minute.

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

NOTES:

To cancel LESS or MORE, press the same key again. It is also possible to increase time during cooking by pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key. This increases cooking time by 1 minute with each press.

LESS AND MORE keys

This facility enables continued and uninterrupted operation of up to four different sequences:

• To programme a series of sequences: Input the cooking time followed by the desired cooking mode.

• Repeat this procedure to a maximum of four sequences.

• Finally, press START/AUTO MINUTE to start sequence cooking.

1. ENTER COOKING TIME

2. INPUT COOKING MODE

REPEAT 1. AND 2.

(to a maximum of 3 more times)

LESS COOKING TIME

MORE COOKING TIME

LESS

START

AUTO MINUTE

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LESS AND MORE (Continued)

AUTO MINUTE

Display counts down.

The time can be extended or shortened at any stage during the 10 minutes.

AUTO MINUTE enables you:

• To cook on 100% (HIGH) microwave power in multiples of 1 minute,

• or extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.

EXAMPLE: To cook on 100% (HIGH) for 2 minutes, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.

4. Press LESS twice

to shorten the cooking time by 2 minutes.

EXAMPLE:

To cook on MEDIUM (50%) for 10 minutes and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes.

1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 10

MIN. key once.

3. Press START/AUTO

MINUTE

once to start cooking.

2. Press MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key 3

times for MEDIUM (50%).

Cooking time is reduced by two minutes and continues to count down.

INTERACTIVE DISPLAY

In order to activate the INFO key, when you plug the oven in, press the INFO key. The INFO key provides a step-by-step interactive guide which illuminates the display.

This will assist you to determine:

• The next action on the way to completing any programme (manual or automatic).

• Weight ranges for automatic programmes

• Action required during or after cooking,

eg when to stir or turn food, whether to leave the food to stand at the end of cooking.

The INFO key also provides information for the CONVENIENCE, PIZZA and AUTO COOK/DEFROST

programmes. To activate the guide press the INFO key (make sure the interactive guide is first switched ON – INFO will appear in the display). As you become familiar with the oven, the interactive guide can be turned OFF. (See page 26.)

INFO KEY

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1Omin.

START

AUTO MINUTE

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

LESS

START

AUTO MINUTE

Page 27

INTERACTIVE DISPLAY (Continued)

EXAMPLE 1:

To cook 0.6kg Roast Pork using the AUTO COOK programme. Place splash guard in turntable. Place pork on the low rack. Close the door.

1. Press AUTO COOK key four times.

• The display will flash a series of messages. The display confirms you have selected AC-4; the AUTO COOK programme for roast pork. The weight range of 0.6kg -

1.8kg will appear in the display. You will be prompted to enter the weight.

2.Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT key (0.6kg). INFO will appear in the display.

3.Press the INFO key once to obtain cooking guidance if required.

• The display will flash a series of messages.

4.Press START/AUTO MINUTE to start cooking.

• The display will count down through the cooking sequence.

EXAMPLE 1:

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MICRO

AUTO

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MICRO

AUTO

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MICRO

AUTO

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MICRO

AUTO

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MICRO

AUTO

nfo

MICRO

AUTO

nfo

MICRO

AUTO

Kg•Lb

•

nfo

MICRO

AUTO

nfo

AUTO AUTO

MICRO

nfo

MICRO

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MICRO

AUTO

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MICRO

AUTO

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MICRO

AUTO

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MICRO

AUTO

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MICRO

AUTO

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MICRO

AUTO

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MICRO

AUTO

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MICRO

AUTO

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MICRO

AUTO

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MICRO

AUTO

AUTO

COOK

START

AUTO MINUTE

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INTERACTIVE DISPLAY (Continued)

EXAMPLE 2:

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Kg / Lb

EXAMPLE 3:

To switch the interactive display OFF.

1. Press the INFO key twice.

2. Press the STOP/CLEAR once to turn the

interactive guide OFF.

GUIDE OFF will appear in the display and then the display will show the time of day.

NOTES:

If you want to restore the interactive guide, press START/AUTO MINUTE at step 2 above.

• GUIDE ON will appear in the display and then the display will show the time of day.

EXAMPLE 3:

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You can obtain guidance for each key by using the

INFO key.

EXAMPLE 2: To obtain cooking guidance for using the WEIGHT CONVERSION key.

1. Press the INFO key once to make sure the

interactive display appears in the display.

2. Press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key once.

•This key is for selection of kg/g or lb oz

as desired.

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START

AUTO MINUTE

Page 29

SUITABLE COOKWARE

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

• The microwave power level will default to HIGH (100%) unless you press the MICROWA VE POWERLEVEL key to reach the desired setting. T ake care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, e.g, Christmas pudding, mince pies and fruit cakes. Before use, check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

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

• Lids: Always remove lids from food jars and containers before using them in the oven. If you do not, steam and pressure will build

up inside and the container may explode. T ake care when heating contents in babies bottles, see page 28.

• Eggs in their shell and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended. Do not heat canned potatoes in the microwave oven as they may burst.

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

SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING GRILL

CONVEC- DUAL

TION COOKING

YES

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

YES

Except for dishes with metallic decoration.

YES

Always attend the oven closely. Look at the oven from time to time when cooking or reheating food in disposable containers of plastic, paper or other combustible material. Only use for warming food. Pay special attention as over-heating may cause a fire in your oven.

YES

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

YES YES YES

NO NO NO

NO YES YES

Except for

dishes with

metallic

decoration.

NO NO NO

COOKWARE

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

Microwave-safe plastic cookware.

Microwave cling film, microwave roasting bags.

Heat-resistant china and ceramics.

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

Kitchen paper.

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

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

Page 30

SUITABLE COOKWARE (Continued)

FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION

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

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

Stir , turn & stand:

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

Initial and final temperature of food:

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

COOKWARE

YES

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

YES

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

YES

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

Browning dishes & self-heating packages.

Metal cookware.

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

Metal racks

Splash Guard

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

SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING

GRILL

CONVEC- DUAL

TION COOKING

NO YES NO

YES YES YES

If desired, Use for combination metal trays cooking or convection may be used. only.

YES YES YES/NO

Use aluminium

foil for

shielding

only.

YES YES YES

Where

recommended

page 13.

Page 31

FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION (Continued)

Composition

& quality

Piercing

Arrangement

Covering

Size & shape

Density &

quantity

Hygiene

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

Food with skin (e.g. potatoes, apples, fish, sausages, chicken), or with membrane (e.g egg whites/yolks), must be pierced in several places before cooking or reheating. If not, steam will build up and may cause food to explode. When cooking eggs using the “Breakfast”key, it is not necessary to pierce the yolks, as the programme uses grill only .

Place thickest parts of food on the outside of the dish, e.g. place meaty ends of chicken drumsticks on the outside of the dish.

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

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

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

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

Page 32

ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING

Meat joints

Poultry

Steak, Chops

& Chicken

Portions

Cubed &

Minced Meat

Whole Fish

& Fillets

Prepacked

Frozen Foods

Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4-5 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand for 45-60 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.

Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 3-4 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow poultry to stand for 45-60 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted. NOTE: Do not defrost poultry with giblets.

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

Place in a bowl, stir or turn over at least 3-4 times during defrosting, remove defrosted parts each time. For frozen blocks of meat see ‘Minced Beef’ in the charts on page 33.

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

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

NOTES:

• To defrost food, use either MEDIUM LOW/DEFROST (30%) or LOW (10%) microwave power.

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

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

• Standing time is necessary to ensure thorough defrosting.

Page 33

ADVICE FOR REHEATING

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

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

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

• Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating.

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

with the size, shape and material of the container.

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

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

Plated meals

Casseroles

Poultry portions

Sliced meat

Pies

Vegetables

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

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

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

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

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

Place pies in a flan dish. Reheat meat pies on MEDIUM HIGH (70%) and fruit pies on MEDIUM (50%).

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

Page 34

INTRODUCTION

This Cookery Book contains a wide variety of recipes developed specifically for your

microwave oven. These will give you successful results and will save time and electricity.

The recipes demonstrate the capabilities of your oven and prove that microwave technology

combined with a unique upper and lower heating system is the efficient and effective

alternative to conventional cooking.

CONTENTS

Charts:

Defrosting..................................................33

Microwave ........................................... 34-36

Grilling .......................................................36

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

Top & Bottom Grill............................... 38-39

Convection ................................................40

Microwave Reheating................................41

Conversion Charts ....................................41

Recipes:

Starters................................................ 42-43

Fish ...........................................................44

Meat .................................................... 45-46

Poultry ................................................. 47-48

Vegetarian.................................................49

Cheese & Eggs .........................................50

Rice & Pasta .............................................51

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

Desserts .............................................. 53-54

Sweets ......................................................54

Cakes & Biscuits ................................. 55-56

Bread & Scones .................................. 57-58

Sauces ................................................ 59-60

Preserves ..................................................60

IMPORTANT COOKERY NOTES:

1 Food temperatures are:-

Frozen: -18

2 When cooking Rice & Pasta (see page 51)), cooking

time is constant for any quantity of rice or pasta; boiling water must be adjusted according to quantity of rice or pasta. After leaving the Rice/Pasta to stand, rinse in boiling water prior to serving.

C, Chilled: 50C, Room: 200C

SYMBOLS:

●Method: Where shielding is necessary use small pieces of foil.

■Poultry Chart: Chicken, turkey and duck must be defrosted without giblets. ▲Standing Time: During recommended standing time, wrap or cover food in foil.

3 Refer to operation manual for advice on suitable

cookware.

4 Where dishes are covered, use vented microwave

cling film unless otherwise stated. Where dishes are lined, use greaseproof paper unless otherwise stated.

5 For sequence programming refer to the operation

manual (page 23).

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EFROSTING (MICROWAVE)

FOOD

Meat Joints (Beef, Lamb, Pork)

Minced Beef

Steak

2cm (

/4") thick

Chops & Sausages

Bacon

■

Whole poultry (Chicken,

Turkey, Duck)

■

Chicken Portions

■

Chicken/T urkey Breast

& Drumsticks

■

Minced Turkey

Whole Fish (Trout, Mackerel)

Fish Fillets/ Steaks

Apples

Blackcurrants/ Redcurrants Raspberries/ Blackberries

DEFROST

TIME

30-32 Minutes 450g (1lb)

8-9 Minutes 450g (1lb)

11-12 Minutes 450g (1lb)

16-18 Minutes 450g (1lb)

11-12 Minutes 450g (1lb)

20-22 Minutes 450g (1lb)

8-9 Minutes 450g (1lb)

11-12 Minutes 450g (1lb)

9 Minutes 450g (1lb)

7-8 Minutes 450g (1lb)

8-9 Minutes 450g (1lb)

6-7 Minutes 450g (1lb)

MICRO

POWER LEVEL

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

METHOD

●

Place in a flan dish Turn over 4-5 times

during defrosting. Shield.

●

Place on a plate or in a bowl. Turn over/

stir 3-4 times, removing defrosted mince each time.

●

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

separate during defrosting. Shield.

●

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

separate during defrosting. Shield.

●

Place on a plate. Separate and rearrange

twice during defrosting. Shield.

●

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

during defrosting. Shield.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over , rearrange

2-3 times during defrosting. Shield.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over , rearrange

2-3 times during defrosting. Shield.

●

Place on plate or in a bowl. Turn over/

stir 3-4 times removing defrosted mince each time.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over twice

during defrosting. Shield.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over twice,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

• Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.

STANDING

TIME

▲

45-60

Minutes

▲

15-20

Minutes

▲

25-30

Minutes

▲

25-30

Minutes

▲

5-10

Minutes

▲

45-60

Minutes

▲

25-30

Minutes

▲

25-30

Minutes

▲

15-20

Minutes

▲

Minutes

▲

Minutes 10

Minutes

Gooseberries Rhubarb/ Strawberries

Bread (sliced)

Pastry (Puff or Shortcrust)

Meat & Fruit Pies (cooked)

Note: Ensure you read all cookery notes on page 30, for advice and explanations of symbols before proceeding.

7-8 Minutes 450g (1lb)

6 Minutes 400g (14oz)

5 Minutes 450g (1lb)

7-8 Minutes large pie

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

• Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.

• Place on the turntable. Separate and rearrange during defrosting.

• Place on a plate. Turn over halfway through defrosting.

• Remove from foil container.

• Place in a shallow flan dish.

10 Minutes

5-10 Minutes

10-15 Minutes

15-20 Minutes

Page 36

ICROWAVE / COOKING

FOOD

Beef (rare) (Topside, Silverside)

Beef (medium) (Topside, Silverside)

Beef (well done) (Topside, Silverside)

Beefburgers

Minced Meat

Sausages (thick)

Sausages (thin)

Lamb (Fillet, Shoulder, Leg)

Lamb Chops

Pork (Loin, Leg)

Pork Chops (with bone)

Pork Chops (boneless)

Gammon Joint

Bacon

Whole Poultry Chicken, T urkey, & Duck

Chicken Portions Chicken/Turkey Breasts & Drumsticks

Minced Turkey

Fish Fillets

Whole Fish & Steaks

COOKING

TIME

10-1 1 Minutes 450g (1lb)

13-14 Minutes 450g (1lb)

17-18 Minutes 450g (1lb)

10-1 1 Minutes 450g (1lb)

8-9 Minutes 450g (1lb)

4-5 Minutes 4 sausages

6-7 Minutes 8 sausages

2 Minutes 4 sausages

17-18 Minutes 450g (1lb)

10-1 1 Minutes 450g (1lb)

19-20 Minutes 450g (1lb)

17-18 Minutes 450g (1lb)

13-14 Minutes 450g (1lb)

19-20 Minutes 450g (1lb)

3 Minutes 4 rashers

10-1 1 Minutes 450g (1lb)

8-9 Minutes 450g (1lb)

7 Minutes 450g (1lb)

7-8 Minutes 450g (1lb)

MICRO

POWER LEVEL

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH HIGH

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH HIGH

HIGH

METHOD

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking.

●

Place in a bowl. Stir 2-3 times during cooking.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4 times during cooking.

●

Place on a plate. Turn over halfway through cooking.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking.

●

Place in a bowl. Stir 2-3 times during cooking.

●

Place in a single layer in a flan dish. Cover and cook

●

Place in a single layer in a flan dish. Cover and cook

STANDING

TIME*

▲

Minutes

▲

Minutes

▲

Minutes

▲

2-3

Minutes

▲

2-3

Minutes

▲

Minutes

▲

Minutes

▲

Minutes

▲

Minutes

▲

Minutes

▲

Minutes

▲

4-5

Minutes

▲

4-5

Minutes

▲

Minutes

▲

Minutes

▲

Minutes

▲

Minutes

▲

Minutes

▲

2-3

Minutes

▲

2-3

Minutes

Note: Ensure you read all cookery notes on page 32, for advice and explanations of symbols before proceeding.

Page 37

ICROWAVE COOKING

FOOD

Aubergines & Broccoli (fresh)

COOKING

TIME

5 Minutes 225g (8oz)

MICRO

POWER LEVEL

HIGH

METHOD

• Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

STANDING

TIME

2 Minutes

Beans (Fresh green)

Brussels Sprouts (fresh)

Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower & Celery (fresh)

Corn on the Cob (fresh)

Courgettes & Leeks (fresh)

Parsnips & Spinach (fresh)

Peas (fresh)

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

Potatoes, boiled (old & new) (fresh)

Swede & Turnips (fresh)

Beans & Cabbage (green) (frozen)

5-6 Minutes 225g (8oz)

5 Minutes 225g (8oz)

6-7 Minutes 2 cobs

4-5 Minutes 225g (8oz)

5-6 Minutes 225g (8oz)

4-5 Minutes 225g (8oz)

10-1 1 Minutes 2 potatoes

9-10 Minutes 450g (1lb)

7-8 Minutes 225g (8oz)

5-6 Minutes 225g (8oz)

HIGH

• Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

• Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

• Slice or break into florets. Add 30ml (2tbsp) of water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

• Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover dish. Turn over halfway through cooking.

• Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

• Slice. Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

• Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

• Prick in several places. Place on the edge of the turntable.

• Cut into quarters. Add 60ml (4tbsp) water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

• Dice. Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

• Place in a dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

2 Minutes

4 Minutes

2 Minutes

Broccoli, Leaf Spinach & Brussels Sprouts (frozen)

Carrots (sliced) (frozen)

Cauliflower (florets) (frozen)

Corn on the Cob (frozen)

Peas, Sweetcorn & Mixed Vegetables (frozen)

Apples Rhubarb

Blackberries, Raspberries Blackcurrants Redcurrants Gooseberries

Note: Ensure you read all cookery notes on page 32, for advice and explaination of symbols before proceeding.

6-7 Minutes 225g (8oz)

6 Minutes 225g (8oz)

5-6 Minutes 225g (8oz)

10-1 1 Minutes 2 cobs

5-6 Minutes 225g (8oz)

5-6 Minutes 450g (1lb)

HIGH

• Place in a dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

• Place in a dish. Cover. Turn over halfway through cooking.

• Place in a dish. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

• Peel and slice. Place in a dish and cover. Stir during cooking.

• Place in a dish and cover. Stir during cooking.

2 Minutes

3 Minutes

2 Minutes

3 Minutes

2 Minutes

Page 38

ICROWAVE COOKING

FOOD

White rice (long grain)

Brown rice

Spaghetti (short cut) Pasta shells/ twists

Macaroni (short cut)

Tagliatelle

Scrambled Eggs

Baked/ Poached Eggs

Fried Eggs

COOKING

TIME

14-15 Minutes

21-22 Minutes

11-12 Minutes

12-13 Minutes

10-11 Minutes

15g (

/2oz) butter 2 eggs (size 3) 30ml (2tbsp) milk salt & pepper

2 eggs (size 3)

10ml (2tsp) oil 1 egg (size 3)

MICRO

POWER LEVEL

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH HIGH

HIGH

METHOD

STANDING

• Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz) rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

• Add 400ml (14fl.oz) boiling water/100g (4oz) rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

• Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz) pasta. Do not cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

• Add 300ml (

/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz) pasta.

Do not cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

• Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz) pasta. Do not cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

• Melt butter in a bowl on HIGH for 30 seconds. Add eggs, milk, season, mix well. Cook on HIGH for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.

• Break each egg into a ramekin dish. Carefully pierce white and yolk in 3-4 places. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 minute.

• Place the oil in a 17.8cm (7") shallow dish. Heat on HIGH for 1 minute. Break the egg into the oil. Pierce yolk and white in 3-4 places. Cook on HIGH for 40-50 seconds.

TIME

5 Minutes

4 Minutes

30 Seconds

Note: Ensure you read all cookery notes on page 32, for advice and explaination of symbols before proceeding.

RILLING - (TOP GRILL ONLY)

FOOD

Bacon

METHOD

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

COOKING

TIME

8 Minutes for 1-6 rashers

COOKING

MODE

GRILL

Stand for 1-2 minutes after cooking.

Sausages/ Burgers (Thick/Thin)

Fish Fingers (frozen)

Toast

Cheese on toast

• Place on the high rack in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking. Stand for 3 minutes after cooking.

• Place on the high rack in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 minutes after cooking.

• Place on the high rack. Turn over after 3 minutes. No standing time is required.

• Place bread on the high rack. Grill one side for 3 minutes turn over and cover with

10-12 Minutes for 1-2 steaks

12 Minutes for 1-12 fingers

5 Minutes for 1-4 slices

6 Minutes for 2 slices

GRILL

50g (2oz) grated cheese. Grill for 3 mins. No standing time is required.

Tea cakes & Muffins & crumpets

• Slice in half. Place on the high rack. Turn over halfway through cooking. No standing time is required.

5 Minutes for 1-4 halves

GRILL

Page 39

UAL GRILL - (MICROWAVE & TOP GRILL)

FOOD

METHOD

COOKING

TIME

COOKING

MODE

Beef (rare)

Beef/Lamb (medium)

Beef/Lamb (well done)

Pork

Poultry (Max. 1.8kg (4lb)

• Place fat side down in a flan dish on the low rack. Calculate the cooking time. Use sequence programming: Stage 1: Cook on MEDIUM HIGH for first half of cooking time. Turn over , remove juices. Stage 2: Cook on MEDIUM for second half of cooking time. Stage 3: Cook on DUAL GRILL, MEDIUM for the final 4 minutes of cooking time. Stand for 6-8 minutes after cooking.

• As above

• Place fat side down in a flan dish on the low rack. Calculate the cooking time. Use sequence programming: Stage 1: Cook on MEDIUM HIGH throughout, apart from the last 4 minutes. Turn over , remove juices halfway through Stage 1. Stage 2: Cook on DUAL GRILL, MEDIUM HIGH for the final 4 minutes of cooking time. Stand for 10 minutes after cooking.

• Place breast side down in a flan dish on the low rack. Calculate the cooking time. Use sequence programming: Stage 1: Cook on HIGH throughout, apart from the last 4 minutes. Turn over , remove juices halfway through Stage 1. Stage 2: Cook on DUAL GRILL, HIGH for the final 4 minutes of cooking time. Stand for 10 minutes after cooking.

12-13 Minutes per 450g (1lb)

14-15 Minutes per 450g (1lb)

18-19 Minutes per 450g (1lb)

21 Minutes per 450g (1lb)

12 Minutes per 450g (1lb)

Stage 1: MEDIUM HIGH. Stage 2: MEDIUM. Stage 3: DUAL GRILL,

MEDIUM.

as above as above

Stage 1: MEDIUM HIGH. Stage 2: DUAL GRILL,

MEDIUM HIGH.

Stage 1: HIGH. Stage 2: DUAL GRILL,

HIGH.

Chicken Portions

Pork chops (with bone)

Lamb chops & Boneless Pork Chops

Sausages (thick)

Beefburgers (frozen)

Note: Ensure you read all cookery notes on page 32, for advice and explanation of symbols before proceeding.

• Place best side down in a flan dish on the high rack. Calculate the cooking time. Use sequence programming: Stage 1: Cook on HIGH throughout cooking time, apart from the last 4 minutes. Turn over, remove juices halfway through Stage 1. Stage 2: Cook on DUAL GRILL, HIGH for the final 4 minutes of cooking time. Stand for 5 minutes after cooking.

• Place in a flan dish on the high rack. Turn over halfway through cooking. Stand for 3-4 minutes after cooking.

• As above

• Place in a flan dish on the high rack. Turn over after halfway through cooking. Stand for 2-3 minutes after cooking.

• As above

12 Minutes per 450g (1lb)

12-13 Minutes per 450g (1lb) chops

10-1 1 Minutes per 450g (1lb) chops

10 Minutes per 450g (1lb) sausages

9-10 Minutes per 450g (1lb) beefburgers

Stage 1: HIGH. Stage 2: DUAL GRILL,

HIGH.

DUAL GRILL, MEDIUM HIGH.

DUAL GRILL, MEDIUM.

DUAL GRILL, MEDIUM LOW.

Page 40

UAL GRILL - (MICROWAVE & TOP GRILL)

FOOD

Crispy crumb foods (chilled)

Crispy crumb foods (frozen)

Oven chips (frozen)

METHOD

• Place in a flan dish on the high rack. Use sequence programming: Stage 1: Cook on DUAL GRILL, MEDIUM LOW for first half of cooking time. Turn over. Stage 2: GRILL for second half of cooking time.

▲

Stand for 2-3 minutes after cooking.

• As above

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

▲

Stand for 2-3 minutes after cooking.

• As above

• Place in a flan dish on the high rack. Turn over halfway through cooking. No standing time is required.

COOKING

TIME

9-10 Minutes for 100g (4oz)

11-12 Minutes for 200g (7oz)

12-13 Minutes for 400g (14oz)

10 Minutes for 100g (4oz)

11-12 Minutes for 200g (7oz)

12-13 Minutes for 400g (14oz)

11 Minutes for 225g (8oz)

COOKING

MODE

Stage 1: DUAL GRILL,

MEDIUM LOW.

Stage 2: GRILL.

Stage 1: DUAL GRILL,

MEDIUM LOW.

Stage 2: GRILL. Stage 1: DUAL GRILL,

MEDIUM LOW. Stage 2: GRILL.

DUAL GRILL, MEDIUM.

DUAL GRILL, MEDIUM LOW.

Baked Potatoes

• As above

• Pierce each potato in several places. Place in a flan dish on the low rack. Turn over after 8 minutes of the cooking time.

12-13 Minutes for 450g (1lb)

16-17 Minutes 2 potatoes (each 250g)

DUAL GRILL, MEDIUM LOW.

DUAL GRILL, MEDIUM HIGH.

No standing time is required.

Roast Potatoes

• Cut into even sized pieces. Brush with oil. Place in a flan dish on the low rack. Turn over halfway through cooking.

24-25 Minutes for a 675g (11/2lb)

potatoes

DUAL GRILL, MEDIUM.

No standing time is required.

Garlic Bread

• Remove any packaging. Place in a flan dish on the low rack.

6 Minutes for 1 baguette.

DUAL GRILL, LOW.

No standing time is required.

Toasted Sandwich

• Prepare sandwich: Place two slices of ham and 50g (2oz) grated

6 Minutes for 1 sandwich

DUAL GRILL, LOW.

cheese between 2 slices of bread and butter. Place sandwich in a flan dish on the high rack. Turn over after 3 minutes of the cooking time. No standing time is required.

Note: Ensure you read all cookery notes on page 32, for advice and explanations of symbols before proceeding.

Page 41

OUBLE (TOP AND BOTTOM) GRILLS

FOOD

Beefburgers (frozen)

Chicken Breast Fillet (chilled)

Crispy Crumb Foods (chilled)

Lamb Chops & Boneless Pork Chops

Pork Chops (with bone)

Pizza, Chilled (thin & deep)

Oven Chips (frozen)

Sausages (thick)

Sausages (thin)

Gammon Steak

Toasted Sandwich

METHOD

• Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over

halfway through cooking.

• Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over

halfway through cooking.

• Pierce skin, place directly onto the turntable.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

• Pierce skin, place directly onto the turntable.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

• Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over

halfway through cooking.

• Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over

halfway through cooking.

• Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over

halfway through cooking.

• Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over

halfway through cooking.

• Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over

halfway through cooking.

• Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over

halfway through cooking.

• Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over

halfway through cooking.

• Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over

halfway through cooking.

• Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over

halfway through cooking.

• Place directly onto the turntable. For the 1st

stage of cooking use top and bottom grills then the 2nd stage use the top grill only.

• Place directly onto the turntable. For the 1st

stage of cooking use top and bottom grills then the 2nd stage use the top grill only.

• Place directly onto the turntable. For the 1st

stage of cooking use top and bottom grills then the 2nd stage use the top grill only.

• Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over

halfway through cooking.

• Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over

halfway through cooking.

• Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over

halfway through cooking.

• Pierce skin, place directly onto the turntable.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

• Pierce skin, place directly onto the turntable.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

• Pierce skin, place directly onto the turntable.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

• Pierce skin, place directly onto the turntable.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

• Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over

halfway through cooking.

• Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over

halfway through cooking.

• Place two slices of ham and 50g (2oz) grated

cheese between two slices of bread and butter. Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over after four minutes.

• As above, double the ingredients. Turn over

after five minutes.

COOKING

TIME

8 minutes for 225g (4 burgers) 12 minutes for 400g (8 burgers

18 minutes for 150g (1 fillet) 20 minutes for 450g (3 fillets)

8-10 minutes for 100g 12-14 minutes for 300g 18-20 minutes for 600g

10-12 minutes for 100g 12-14 minutes for 300g 16-18 minutes for 600g

12-14 minutes for 100g 14-16 minutes for 300g 18-20 minutes for 600g

For 200g 1st stage 4 minutes 2nd stage 4 minutes For 400g 1st stage 6 minutes 2nd stage 4 minutes For 800g 1st stage 8 minutes 2nd stage 4 minutes

10 minutes for 100g 12-14 minutes for 200g 16-18 minutes for 400g

10 minutes for 225g 18 minutes for 450g

8 minutes for 225g 12 minutes for 450g

8-10 minutes for 100g 10-12 minutes for 225g

6 minutes for 1 sandwich

7 minutes for 2 sandwiches

COOKING

MODE

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP GRILL ONLY

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP GRILL ONLY

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP GRILL ONLY

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS

Page 42

UAL CONVECTION - (MICROWAVE AND CONVECTION))

FOOD

Beef (rare)

Beef/Lamb (medium)

Beef/Lamb (well done)

Pork

•Poultry (Max. 3

/2 kg

8lb) Quiche

(uncooked, frozen)

Meat Pie (uncooked, frozen)

Fruit Pie (uncooked, frozen)

METHOD

• Place on the low rack. Calculate cooking

time.

• As above.

• Place on the low rack. Calculate the cooking

time. Use sequence programming.

Cook on DUAL CONVECTION 160°C,

MEDIUM.

• Place breast side up on the low rack. Stand

for 10 minutes after cooking.

• Preheat oven to 200°C. Remove from foil

container. Place in a flan dish on the low rack. Stand for 3-4 minutes after cooking.

• Preheat oven to 200°C. Remove from foil

container. Glaze and place in a flan dish on the low rack. Stand for 3-4 minutes after cooking.

• Preheat oven to 200°C. Remove from foil

container. Glaze and place in a flan dish on the low rack. Stand for 3-4 minutes after cooking.

COOKING

TIME

15-16 Minutes for 450g (1lb)

17-18 Minutes for 450g (1lb)

20-21 Minutes for 450g (1lb)

18-19 Minutes for 450g (1lb)

11-12 Minutes for 450g (1lb)

21-22 Minutes for a 450g (1lb) quiche

29-30 Minutes for a 450g (1ib) pie

24-25 Minutes for a 450g (1ib) pie

COOKING

MODE

DUAL CONVECTION 100°C MEDIUM

DUAL CONVECTION 160°C MEDIUM

DUAL CONVECTION 200°C MEDIUM

Preheated oven. DUAL CONVECTION 200°C MEDIUM LOW

Sausage Rolls (uncooked, frozen)

• Preheat oven to 220°C. Glaze and place in a

flan dish on the low rack. Stand for 3-4 minutes after cooking.

11-12 Minutes for 6 sausage rolls (approx. 50g, 2oz each)

Garlic Bread

• Preheat oven to 220°C. Remove any packag-

ing. Place in a flan dish on the low rack. No

6 Minutes for 1 baguette

standing time is required.

Baked Potatoes

• Preheat oven to 250°C. Pierce each potato in

several places. Place on the low rack. No standing time is required.

14-15 Minutes for a 500g (1lb 2oz) (each weighing 250g)

Roast Potatoes

* For poultry weighing 2.4kg or more, place in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Cut into even sized pieces. Brush with oil,

Place in a flan dish on the low rack. No standing time is required.

35 Minutes for 675g (1 potatoes

/2lb)

Preheated oven. DUAL CONVECTION 220°C MEDIUM LOW

Preheated oven. DUAL CONVECTION 230°C LOW

Preheated oven. DUAL CONVECTION 250°C MEDIUM HIGH

Preheated oven. DUAL CONVECTION 220°C MEDIUM LOW

Page 43

ICROWAVE REHEATING

FOOD

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

Christmas pudding

Bread rolls/ Croissants

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

Quiche, (cooked, chilled)

Meat Pie (cooked, chilled)

METHOD

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

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

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

• Place on the turntable

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

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

COOKING

TIME

5-6 Minutes for 425g (15oz) can

40-50 seconds for 125g (5oz) slice 1 Minute for 175g (6oz) pudding 4-5 Minutes for 450g (1lb) pudding

20-30 seconds for 2

6 Minutes for 6 sausage rolls

11-12 Minutes for 450g (1lb) quiche

7-8 Minutes for 450g (1lb) pie

COOKING

MODE

HIGH

MEDIUM HIGH

MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM HIGH

MEDIUM HIGH

DUAL GRILL, MEDIUM LOW.

DUAL GRILL, MEDIUM.

Fruit Pie (cooked, chilled)

Note: Ensure you read all cookery notes on page 32, for advice and explaination of symbols before proceeding.

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

8-9 Minutes for 450g (1lb) pie

DUAL GRILL, LOW.

CONVERSION CHARTS

WEIGHT MEASURES VOLUME MEASURES SPOON MEASURES

15g 1/2oz 30ml 1floz 125ml 25g 1oz 100ml 3floz 2.5ml 50g 2oz 150ml 5lfoz ( 100g 4oz 300ml 10floz (1/2 pint) 15ml 1 tablespoon 175g 6oz 600ml 20floz (1 pint) 225g 8oz 450g 1lb

/4 pint) 5ml 1 teaspoon

/4 teaspoon

/2 teaspoon

Page 44

TARTERS

USHROOM SOUP

SERVES 4 PREPARATION TIME - 6 MINUTES

1 medium onion, chopped 175g (6oz) mushrooms, sliced 25g (1oz) butter 25g (1oz) plain flour 450ml (

2.5ml ( salt and pepper to taste 300ml (

/4 pint) hot vegetable stock

/2 tsp) dried marjoram (see Tip, page 50)

/2 pint) milk

ROCCOLI & BLUE CHEESE SOUP

1 Cook the onion, mushrooms and butter together

in a bowl on HIGH for 4 minutes.

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

stock.

3 Stir in the marjoram, salt and pepper to taste.

Cook on HIGH for 8-9 minutes, stir after 4 minutes.

4 Blend and add the milk, cook on HIGH for

6 minutes.

SERVES 4 PREPARATION TIME - 8 MINUTES

15ml (1tbsp) sunflower oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 400g (14oz) broccoli, broken into small florets 1 litre (1 300ml ( 100g (4oz) Blue Stilton/Danish Blue, crumbled salt and pepper to taste

/4 pints) hot vegetable stock

/2 pint) low fat natural yoghurt

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

well. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4-5 minutes.

2 Add the stock, mix well. Cover and cook on HIGH

for 8-10 minutes.

3 Blend in a food processor. Return to bowl, stir in

yoghurt and cheese. Season. Heat on MEDIUM HIGH for 6-7 minutes, stir every 2 minutes.

AKED AVOCADOS WITH HAM

SERVES 2 OR 4

50g (2oz) butter 50g (2oz) fresh brown breadcrumbs 100g (4oz) cooked ham, finely chopped 90ml (6tbsp) double cream salt and pepper to taste 5ml (1tsp) fresh parsley, chopped 2 large ripe avocados (see Tip, page 51) 15ml (1tbsp) lemon juice (see Tip, page 43) 50g (2oz) cheese, grated

Garnish with fresh sprigs of parsley to serve

RISPY STUFFED MUSHROOMS

PREPARATION TIME - 8 MINUTES

1 Place the butter in a bowl and heat on HIGH for

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

2 Cut the avocados in half, remove the stone and

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

3 Place the avocados in a large flan dish and

sprinkle with the grated cheese.

4 Place the dish on the high rack, use sequence

programming (see page 20) to cook on HIGH for 1 minute, then on GRILL for 6-7 minutes until brown and crispy.

SERVES 4PREPARATION TIME - 6 MINUTES

12 medium open cap mushrooms 75g (3oz) butter 2 cloves garlic, crushed (See Tip, page 48) 75g (3oz) fresh breadcrumbs 50g (2oz) cheese, grated

Variation: Stilton Stuffed Mushrooms: Omit garlic and grated

cheese. Add 100g (4oz) Stilton, crumbled at Stage 2.

1 Remove and chop mushroom stalks. Place

mushroom caps in a large flan dish open side up.

2 Heat butter with garlic on HIGH for 1 minute, stir

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

3 Place directly on the turntable, cook on GRILL-3

(top and bottom grill) (see page 10), for 10 minutes.

Page 45

TARTERS

URKEY FEUILLETES

SERVES 6PREPARATION TIME - 15 MINUTES

450g diced turkey thigh meat (1cm x 1cm) 25g (1oz) butter 6 rashers streaky bacon, rind removed & sliced 1 small onion, finely chopped 25g (1oz) flour 284ml chicken stock 50g (2oz) chestnut mushrooms, thinly sliced 55ml creme fraiche or double cream

/2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped

1 550g puff pastry 1 egg size 3, beaten

HEESY FISH GOUJONS

1 Melt the butter for 1 minute on HIGH. Add the

bacon, onion and turkey and cook for 6 minutes on HIGH.

2 Sprinkle in the flour and add the chicken stock.

Cook for 8 minutes on HIGH. Then add the mushrooms. Season well. Cook for 5 minutes at MEDIUM. Stir twice.

3 Stir in the creme fraiche or double cream and

parsley. Leave until completely cooled.

4 Roll out 6 squares of pastry measuring 7 x 7".

Divide the filling into six and place in the centre.

5 Brush the edges with the egg. Pull up opposite

corners to meet in the centre, then pinch the seams together carefully.

6 Brush all over with egg and place on a greased

baking tray and cook for 20 minutes on 200˚C.

SERVES 4PREPARATION TIME - 8 MINUTES

450g (1lb) white fish fillets 100g (4oz) fresh white breadcrumbs 50g (2oz) Parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste 1 egg (size 3), beaten olive oil

Microwave Tip: More juice from oranges & lemons

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

1 Cut fish into thin strips approx. 6.4cm (2.5") long. 2 Combine breadcrumbs and cheese. Season. 3 Dip fish strips first into egg, then into breadcrumb

mixture, coat evenly.

4 Brush the turntable with olive oil and spread the

coated fish in a single layer over the base.

5 Cook on GRILL-3 (top and bottom grill) for 12

minutes. Turn over after 7 minutes.

OACHED SALMON WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

SERVES 4PREPARATION TIME - 6 MINUTES

4 salmon steaks (approx. 200g (7oz) each) 45ml (3tbsp) dry white wine 300ml ( sprig of fresh rosemary to garnish

Garnish with rosemary.

/2 pint) mustard sauce (see page 59)

ARLIC PRAWNS

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

several places. Add the wine. Cover and cook on HIGH for 8-9 minutes. Allow to stand whilst

preparing the sauce. 2 Prepare the Mustard Sauce, see page 59. 3 Place salmon steaks in a serving dish, reheat on

HIGH for 1 minute. Serve the sauce separately.

SERVES 6 PREPARATION TIME - 4 MINUTES

50g (2oz) butter 3 cloves garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 48) 250g (9oz) tiger prawns, cooked and peeled 15ml (1tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped

Variation: Garlic Mushrooms: Substitute prawns with 175g

(6oz) mushrooms cut into quarters.

1 Heat the butter on HIGH for 1 minute. Stir in the

garlic and cook on HIGH for a further minute.

2 Stir in the prawns and cook on MEDIUM for 7

minutes, stirring every minute. Sprinkle with parsley to serve.

French bread.

Serve in ramekin dishes with

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ISH

ISH CRUMBLE PIE

SERVES 4PREPARATION TIME - 12 MINUTES

450g (1lb) white fish fillets (Cod or Haddock) 50g (2oz) butter 2 small courgettes, sliced 100g (4oz) mushrooms, sliced 75g (3oz) peas 300ml (

2.5ml (

2.5ml ( salt and pepper to taste crumble: 125g (5oz) plain flour 75g (3oz) jumbo oats 100g (4oz) margarine 50g (2oz) cheese, grated

1.25ml ( salt and pepper to taste

/2 pint) white sauce (see Page 59)

/2 tsp) dried marjoram (see Page 50)

/2 tsp) dried thyme (see Page 50)

/4 tsp) dried marjoram (see page 50)

ALMON AND CHEESE PARCELS

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

Cover and cook on HIGH for 5-6 minutes. 2 Place butter, courgette, mushrooms and peas in

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

and cook on HIGH for 2-3 minutes. Stir in flaked

fish. 3 Stir herbs into sauce. Season. Add to fish mixture. 4 To prepare crumble, place the flour and oats in a

bowl, rub in the margarine until the mixture

resembles breadcrumbs. Spread crumble over

the fish mixture and sprinkle generously with

cheese and marjoram. Season. 5 Place on the low rack and bake on DUAL

CONVECTION, 200°C, MEDIUM for 20 minutes.

SERVES 4PREPARATION TIME - 18 MINUTES

225g (8oz) salmon fillet, chopped 225g (8oz) canned asparagus, chopped 225g (8oz) cream cheese and chives Salt and pepper to taste 15ml (1tbsp) fresh dill, chopped 450g (1lb) puff pastry 1 egg to glaze Fresh chives, chopped to garnish

ISH KEBABS

1 Place the salmon, cream cheese, asparagus,

seasoning and dill in a bowl, mix well. Cook for

2 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH, stirring once. Leave

to cool. 2 Preheat the oven to 200°C. 3

Roll out and cut pastry into four 15.3cm (7") squares 4 Divide salmon and mixture into 4 and place in the

centre of each square. Brush edges with egg.

Form parcels by folding the corners over the

filling. Pinch edges to form a raised edge. Brush

with egg. Place in two large, greased flan dishes

or round baking trays. 5 Place one dish on the low rack, the other on the

high rack. Cook on 200°C for 20 minutes. Swap

over the trays and cook for a further 10 minutes

until golden.

SERVES 4PREPARATION TIME - 10 MINUTES

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

1 Thread pieces of courgette, mushroom, fish,

orange and tomato onto each skewer in a regular

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

for 1 minute. Brush kebabs with the dill butter,

place in a flan dish on the high rack. 3 Cook on DUAL GRILL-1 (see page 11), MEDIUM

for 12 minutes. Turn over and rearrange the

kebabs every 3-4 minutes.

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EAT

ACON AND STILTON PIE

SERVES 6PREPARATION TIME - 15 MINUTES

175g self raising flour pinch of salt 88g shredded suet 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 100g back bacon, diced 225g leeks, thinly sliced 75g stilton, crumbled 4 tbsp single cream seasoning beaten egg to glaze

OLOGNESE SAUCE

1 Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl and

stir in the suet.

2 Gradually mix in 150ml water until you have a

soft dough, knead lightly on a floured work surface, roll out a bottom and top.

3 Cook onion and bacon in oil for 3 minutes on

HIGH. 4 Add leeks and cook for 5 minutes on HIGH. 5 Stir in the Stilton, the cream and seasoning. 6 Put the filling on the pastry. 7 Seal the pie with the top and brush with egg. 8 Bake for 15 minutes on DUAL COOK MEDIUM

LOW 250°C.

SERVES 4PREPARATION TIME - 12 MINUTES

50g (2oz) butter 45ml (3tbsp) vegetable oil 2 small onions, finely chopped 2 sticks of celery, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 48) 3 rashers of bacon, finely chopped 1 bay leaf 400g (14oz) canned, chopped tomatoes 30ml (2tbsp) tomato purée 450g (1lb) lean minced meat 30ml (2tbsp) dried mixed herbs (see Tip, page 50) 300ml ( 300ml ( salt and pepper to taste

/2 pint) dry red wine

/2 pint) hot stock

1 Melt the butter and oil in a large bowl on HIGH for

1 minute. Stir in the onion, celery, garlic and bacon. Cover and cook on HIGH for 7-8 minutes.

2 Add the bay leaf, tomatoes, purée and minced

meat to the vegetable mixture. Cook on HIGH for 9-10 minutes, stir 2-3 times during cooking.

3 Add herbs, wine, stock. Season, mix well. Cover

and cook on HIGH for 5 minutes, then for 21-22 minutes on MEDIUM until sauce is thick. Stir 2-3 times during cooking. Serve hot with spaghetti.

Shepherd's Pie: Make as above, omit wine. Place

in a dish and top with 700g (1 Place on turntable and cook on DUAL GRILL-1 (see page 12), MEDIUM HIGH for 9-10 minutes until evenly brown.

Chilli con carne: Make as above. At Stage 3 add

450g (1lb) canned red kidney beans (drained) and 5-15ml (1-3tsp) chilli powder, to taste.

/2lb) mashed potato.

EXICAN TACOS

SERVES 4PREPARATION TIME - 15 MINUTES

225g (8oz) lean minced beef, pork or lamb 2 cloves garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 48) 1 small onion, chopped 2 fresh, green chillies, chopped 225g (8oz) canned, chopped tomatoes 100g (4oz) canned, red kidney beans 8 taco shells, pre-cooked 175g (6oz) Cheddar cheese, grated

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

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

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

2 Stir in chillies, tomatoes and beans. Cook on

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

3 Pack tacos together, open end up in a large

casserole or flan dish. Place on turntable, cook on DUAL GRILL-1 (see page 11), MEDIUM LOW for 7-8 minutes.

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EAT

TEAK AND KIDNEY PUDDING

SERVES 4PREPARATION TIME - 20 MINUTES

450g (1lb) stewing steak, chopped 100g (4oz) kidney, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped

2.5ml ( 450ml ( 15ml (1tbsp) cornflour mixed with a little water pastry: 225g (8oz) self-raising flour

2.5ml ( 5ml (1tsp) baking powder 100g (4oz) suet 150ml ( 15ml (1tbsp) milk

/2tsp) dried mixed herbs (see Tip, page 50)

/4 pint) beef stock

/2tsp) salt

/4 pint) cold water

UMMER PORK CASSEROLE

1 Place steak, kidney, onion, mixed herbs and

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

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

powder and suet in a bowl, mix well.

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. Roll out remaining

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

SERVES 6PREPARATION TIME - 10 MINUTES

450g potatoes, peeled and sliced 4tbsp hot water 450g pork fillet, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 can peeled tomatoes 4-6 small courgettes, sliced 1tsp basil salt and pepper to taste 100g grated cheese

1 Cook the potatoes with the water with a cover for

6 minutes on HIGH. Drain and remove the potatoes with a slotted spoon.

Add the pork, tomatoes, courgettes, basil and seasoning to taste. Cook for 15 minutes on HIGH, stirring half way.

3 Overlap the potatoes on top of the meat mixture

around the edge of the dish.

4 Cover the potatoes with cheese, place on the low

rack and cook on DUAL CONVECTION, 220°C, MEDIUM for 15 minutes.

EEF STROGANOFF

SERVES 4PREPARATION TIME - 10 MINUTES

1kg (2lb) rump steak, cut into strips 50g (2oz) plain flour salt and pepper to taste 1 large onion, finely chopped 30ml (2tbsp) tomato purée 450ml ( 150ml ( 100g (4oz) mushrooms, thinly sliced 150ml (

/4 pint) hot beef stock

/4 pint) red wine

/4 pint) soured cream

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

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

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

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

3 Stir in mushrooms, cook on MEDIUM for 6-7

minutes.

4 Stir in the cream before serving.

Serve on a bed of tagliatelle or rice.

Page 49

OULTRY

HICKEN SATAY

SERVES 4PREPARATION TIME - 10 MINUTES

marinade: 15ml (1tbsp) groundnut oil 15ml (1tbsp) lemon juice (see Tip, page 43) 30ml (2tbsp) satay sauce 1 clove garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 48) Tabasco sauce to taste 4 wooden skewers (see Tip, page 50) 450g (1lb) chicken fillets, cubed

HICKEN & CAMEMBERT PARCELS

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 DUAL GRILL-1 (see page 12), MEDIUM HIGH for 11-12 minutes. Turn over and rearrange skewers every 3 minutes.

SERVES 4PREPARATION TIME - 12 MINUTES CAMEMBERT AND SPRING ONION ENCASED IN TENDER CHICKEN FILLETS.

4 large chicken breast fillets, skinned 100g (4oz) Camembert, finely chopped 3 spring onions, finely chopped

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

/2tsp) dried parsley

Sprinkle with toasted almonds to serve.

HICKEN KORMA

Open out chicken breasts, flatten with a rolling pin.

2 Place Camembert, onions, parsley and

seasoning in a bowl, mix well. Place a quarter of the mixture in the centre of each breast. Fold up into a tight parcel. Secure with cocktail sticks.

Ensure no filling is visible. 3 Place the breasts seam side upwards. 4 Cook on DUAL GRILL MEDIUM HIGH for 16

minutes, turn over and add cheese after 8 minutes.

Microwave Tip: Toasting Almonds

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

SERVES 6PREPARATION TIME - 11/4 HOURS

A MILD FLAVOURED, CREAMY INDIAN DISH. SERVE WITH RICE AND POPPADUMS (SEE TIP, PAGE 51).

900g (2lb) chicken, cut into large pieces 175g (6oz) natural yoghurt 2 cloves garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 48) 25g (1oz) creamed coconut 10ml (2tsp) turmeric 25g (1oz) butter 1 large onion, sliced 5cm (2") piece fresh ginger, grated

2.5ml ( 5ml (1tsp) coriander seeds 5 whole cloves 5ml (1tsp) cinnamon 10ml (2tsp) cornflour 100g (4oz) single cream 25g (1oz) roasted cashew nuts

/2tsp) chilli powder

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

creamed coconut and turmeric. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Place butter in a large bowl, heat on HIGH for 1

minute, until melted. Add the onion and cook on HIGH for 2 minutes. Stir in the ginger, chilli powder and coriander, cook on HIGH for 1 minute.

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

the cloves and cinnamon. Cover and cook on HIGH for 8-9 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes.

4 Rearrange the chicken pieces and cook on

MEDIUM for 6-7 minutes.

5 Combine the cornflour with the cream and stir

into the chicken. Cook on HIGH for 6 minutes, stir after 3 minutes. Sprinkle with cashew nuts.

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OULTRY

HICKEN BREASTS PARMESAN

SERVES 6PREPARATION TIME - 12 MINUTES IDEAL SERVED WITH NEW POTATOES, CRISP VEGETABLES AND A GLASS OF RED WINE.

50g (2oz) fresh breadcrumbs 50g (2oz) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 1 egg (size 3), beaten 675g (1 25g (1oz) plain flour 400g (14oz) canned chopped tomatoes 1 clove garlic, crushed (see Tip, below) 10ml (2tsp) fresh oregano, chopped 300ml ( salt and pepper to taste 50g (2oz) Cheddar or Parmesan cheese, grated

/2lb) boneless chicken breasts

/2 pint) chicken stock

Microwave Tip: Peeling garlic easily

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

ONEYED CHICKEN

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

the egg and then into the breadcrumb mixture

until thoroughly coated, place in a 2.5 litre (approx.

4 pint) casserole dish and put to one side. 3 Place flour in a bowl, mix to a paste with a little of

the tomato juice. Stir in the rest of the tomatoes,

garlic, oregano and chicken stock, salt and pepper,

mix well. Heat on HIGH for 3-4 minutes, stirring

every minute until thickened. 4 Spoon tomato mixture over the chicken breasts. 5 Place on the low rack, cook for 30 minutes on

DUAL CONVECTION, 200 6 Rearrange the chicken pieces twice whilst cooking. 7 Sprinkle generously with grated cheese, 15

minutes before the end of cooking.

C, MEDIUM HIGH.

SERVES 4PREPARATION TIME - 6 MINUTES

4 chicken breasts 30ml (2tbsp) clear honey (See Tip, opposite) 5ml (1tsp) whole grain mustard

2.5ml ( 15ml (1tbsp) tomato purée 150ml ( salt and pepper to taste

/2tsp) dried tarragon

/4 pint) chicken stock

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

over the chicken. 3 Cook on MEDIUM HIGH for 11-12 minutes. Coat

the chicken with the sauce several times during

cooking.

Microwave Tip: Softening crystalised honey

Place 100g (4oz) honey in a bowl. Heat on HIGH for 1 minute until runny.

HICKEN, MASCARPONE & MUSHROOM GRATIN

SERVES 4PREPARATION TIME - 15 MINUTES

4 chicken breasts, cut into 5cm pieces 225g mushrooms, sliced 2 leeks, sliced 50g butter 300g mushroom sauce as in cookbook (see page 59) 250g mascarpone cheese grating of nutmeg salt and pepper to taste 1-2 tsp wholegrain mustard

1 Place the chicken, leeks and mushrooms into a

bowl with the butter and cook on HIGH for 7-8 minutes.

2 Make the mushroom sauce as page 59. Then mix

the mascarpone cheese into the sauce.

3 Season the leeks, chicken and mushrooms with

the nutmeg, salt, pepper and mustard. Stir. 4 Mix the sauce with the chicken mixture. 5 Place on the low rack and bake on DUAL CON-

VECTION for 15 minutes at 200°C MEDIUM. Stir

halfway through the cooking time.

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EGETARIAN

EGETABLE CHILLI

SERVES 4-6 PREPARATION TIME - 20 MINUTES

30ml (2tbsp) olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 48) 225g (8oz) small carrots, chopped 1 large red pepper, seeded and sliced 100g (4oz) mushrooms, cut into quarters 5ml (1tsp) ground cumin 5ml (1tsp) dried oregano 10ml (2tsp) mild chilli powder

2.5ml ( 225g (8oz) canned tomatoes 75g (3oz) tomato purée 225g (8oz) canned haricot beans 225g (8oz) canned red kidney beans 1 bay leaf 300ml ( salt and pepper to taste

/2tsp) cayenne pepper

/2 pint) hot vegetable stock

ED LENTIL LASAGNE

1 Place the oil, onion and garlic in a large bowl, heat

on HIGH for 2 minutes.

2 Add the carrots, red pepper and mushrooms, mix

well. Cook on HIGH for 3 minutes.

3 Stir in the remaining ingredients, mix well. Cook

on MEDIUM HIGH for 24-25 minutes, stir 3-4 times during cooking.

4 Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Serve hot with rice or as a filling for tacos.

Microwave Tip: Heating taco shells

Place 8-10 pre-cooked crisp taco shells on kitchen paper on the turntable. Heat on HIGH for 11/2-2 minutes until warm. Spoon in filling as preferred.

SERVES 4-6 PREPARATION TIME - 20 MINUTES

2tsp (10ml) olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 leeks, sliced 4oz mushrooms, thickly sliced 2tsp (10ml) chopped fresh basil 2tsp (10ml) chopped fresh oregano 225g (8oz) red split lentils 800g (28oz) canned chopped tomatoes

/4 pint (450ml) vegetable stock 1 bay leaf salt and pepper to taste 12 sheets lasagne (spinach) 1 pint (600ml) cheese sauce (see page 59) 50g cheddar cheese, grated

1 Place the oil, onion and garlic in a bowl, cook for

2 minutes on HIGH.

2 Add the leeks, mushrooms, basil, oregano and

lentils and then cook for a further 5 minutes on HIGH.

3 Stir in the tomatoes with the vegetable stock and

the bay leaf.

Cover and cook for 20 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.

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, 24cm (8”) 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 Bake for 20 minutes DUAL CONVECTION, 200°C

MEDIUM.

TUFFED TOFU WITH SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

SERVES 4PREPARATION TIME - 12 MINUTES

450g (1lb) tofu, drained 60ml (4tbsp) olive oil 100g (4oz) Mozzarella, thinly sliced 75g (3oz) Danish Blue, thinly sliced 1 quantity Spicy Tomato Sauce (see page 59)

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

make a pocket. Fill each pocket with sliced cheese,

place in a large flan dish. Pour in sauce. 3 Place on turntable, cook on MEDIUM for 12-14

minutes.

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HEESE & EGGS

LUE CHEESE & CHIVE JACKETS

SERVES 2PREPARATION TIME - 20 MINUTES

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

Variation: Cheese & sweetcorn jackets: Omit the blue cheese,

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

1 Prick each potato in several places. Place in a

flan dish on low rack. Cook on DUAL GRILL,

HIGH for 14-16 minutes until brown and crispy.

Turnover after 7 minutes. 2 Halve each potato and scoop the flesh into a

bowl, add the butter, cheese, chives and

mushrooms, mix well. Season. Pile the mixture

back into the potato skins. 3 Place the filled potatoes in a flan dish on the low

rack. Cook on DUAL GRILL-1 (see page 12),

MEDIUM for 7-8 minutes until brown and crispy.

Cook's Tip: Wooden skewers

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

ARTY PASTA

Microwave Tip: Drying herbs

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

SERVES 4PREPARATION TIME - 15 MINUTES

600g canned chopped tomatoes 150g pesto (fresh) 500g fresh ravioli (meat or asparagus etc) 1pt cheese sauce (see page 59) 120g mozzarella cheese 40g parmesan 25g fresh white breadcrumbs salt and pepper to taste

UICHE LORRAINE

1 Empty the tomatoes into a large bowl and cook for 8

minutes HIGH to reduce the tomato juice. 2 Then combine the tomatoes with the pesto sauce and

season. 3 Spread a third of this sauce over the base of the

buttered dish (24cm/8inch square), then place a single

layer of ravioli. Next, spread a quarter of the cheese

sauce over the ravioli. Layer until all ingredients have

been used, with the last layer being ravioli. Now

sprinkle the grated mozzarella all over and spread the

remaining cheese sauce over the top. 4 Mix the parmesan and breadcrumbs together and

sprinkle over the top. Place on the low rack and cook

on DUAL CONVECTION, MEDIUM, 220°C for 25

minutes.

SERVES 4-6 PREPARATION TIME - 18 MINUTES

275g (10oz) short crust pastry 6 rashers of bacon, chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 eggs (size 3) 300ml ( salt and pepper to taste 5ml (1tsp) dried mixed herbs 100g (4oz) Cheddar cheese, grated

Stilton & mushrooms: Replace bacon with 125g

(5oz) sliced mushrooms and Cheddar with Stilton.

/2 pint) milk

1 Line a 20.4cm (8") flan dish with pastry. 2 Place bacon and onion in a bowl, cook on HIGH

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

Pour egg mixture over, top with grated cheese. 5 Place on the low rack, and cook on DUAL CON-

VECTION, 220°C MEDIUM LOW for 25 minutes

until set and brown.

Microwave Tip: Softening cream cheese

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

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ICE & PASTA

GG FRIED RICE

SERVES 4PREPARATION TIME - 8 MINUTES

30ml (2tbsp) groundnut oil 1 clove garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 48) 4 spring onions, sliced 100g (4oz) button mushrooms, halved 50g (2oz) peas 175g (6oz) long grain white rice, cooked 15ml (1tbsp) dark soy sauce 2 eggs (size 3), beaten salt and pepper to taste

EEF RISOTTO

1 Place the oil, garlic, spring onions, mushrooms

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

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

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

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

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

Microwave Tip: Cooking poppadums

Place 2-4 poppadums on the turntable leaving space between them. Heat on HIGH for 30 seconds to 1 minute until puffed and bubbly. Allow to stand for 1020 seconds.

SERVES 4PREPARATION TIME - 12 MINUTES

30ml (2tbsp) olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 stick celery, finely sliced 1 green pepper, seeded and sliced 1 red pepper, seeded and sliced 175g (6oz) beef fillet, thinly sliced into 5cm (2") strips

2.5ml ( 5ml (1tsp) ground cumin grated rind of 1 lemon 75g (3oz) peas 225g (8oz) white long grain rice 600ml (1 pint) hot beef stock salt and pepper to taste

/2tsp) cayenne pepper

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

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

2 Stir in the remaining ingredients and cook on

MEDIUM HIGH for 14-15 minutes until the rice is tender and all the beef stock has been absorbed, stir 2-3 times during cooking. Variation: Make chicken risotto by substituting beef fillet for 225g (8oz) chicken breast fillet.

Microwave Tip: Softening avocados

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

ETTUCCINE CARBONARA

SERVES 4PREPARATION TIME - 10 MINUTES

225g (8oz) Fettuccine or other pasta 600ml (1pint) boiling water 225g (8oz) button mushrooms, halved 4 shallots, finely sliced 4 rashers bacon, chopped 25g (1oz) butter 300ml ( 1 egg (size 3), beaten 15ml (1tbsp) fresh oregano, chopped 100g (4oz) peas salt and pepper to taste

/2 pint) single cream

1 Place the Fettuccine in a large bowl. Add the

boiling water and cook on MEDIUM HIGH for

10-12 minutes until the pasta is tender, drain. 2 Place the mushrooms, shallots, bacon and butter

in a bowl. Cook on HIGH for 3 minutes. Drain. 3 Beat the cream, egg and oregano together, add

the mushroom mixture and peas. Season with

salt and pepper to taste. 4 Pour over the cooked Fettuccine, toss gently, and

heat on MEDIUM HIGH for 5 minutes, stir after 3

minutes.

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EGETABLES

EGETABLE LOAF

SERVES 4-6 PREPARATION TIME - 20 MINUTES

175g (6oz) fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs 1 large carrot, grated 2 small courgettes, sliced 1 large potato, grated 3 sticks of celery, sliced 4 rashers bacon, chopped (optional) 125g (5oz) Cheddar cheese, grated 2 eggs (size 3), beaten salt and pepper to taste 75g (3oz) Cheddar cheese, grated to sprinkle 15ml (1tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped

EGETABLE LAYER

1 Combine breadcrumbs, carrot, courgette, potato

and celery. Add bacon (if using), cheese, eggs,

salt and pepper, mix well. 2 Pour mixture into a greased 1.5 litre (2.5 pint) loaf

dish, cover with the cheese and parsley. 3 Place on turntable, use sequence programming to

cook on MEDIUM for 17 minutes, then on DUAL

GRILL-1, MEDIUM for 7 minutes.

NOTE: For information on using the DUAL GRILL see page 12 of the operation manual

SERVES 4PREPARATION TIME - 15 MINUTES

450g (1lb) celeriac/courgettes 350g (12oz) carrots 350g (12oz) potatoes 75g (3oz) butter, melted 225g (8oz) mature cheddar cheese, grated salt and pepper to taste

1 Wash and peel all vegetables. 2 Rinse the potatoes thoroughly and dry well on

kitchen paper. 3 Roughly grate them, placing into separate bowls.

Season. 4 Layer the vegetables and cheese in a 1.5 litre (2.5

pint) casserole dish alternately, then arrange the

rest of the potatoe on top of these layers and

finish off with a sprinkling of cheese. 5 Bake on DUAL CONVECTION 200°C MEDIUM,

for 25 minutes.

TIR FRIED VEGETABLES

SERVES 4PREPARATION TIME - 12 MINUTES

15ml (1tbsp) sunflower oil 30ml (2tbsp) soy sauce 15ml (1tbsp) sherry

2.5cm (1") root ginger, peeled and finely grated 1 clove garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 48) 2 medium carrots, cut into fine strips 100g (4oz) button mushrooms, halved 50g (2oz) beansprouts 100g (4oz) mange-tout 1 red pepper, seeded and thinly sliced 4 spring onions, chopped 100g (4oz) canned water chestnuts, sliced half a head of chinese leaves, thinly sliced

1 Place the oil, soy sauce, sherry, ginger, garlic

and carrots in a large bowl and mix well. Cover

and cook on HIGH for 4-5 minutes. 2 Stir in the mushrooms, beansprouts, mange-

tout, red pepper, spring onions, water chestnuts

and chinese leaves. Cook on HIGH for 5-6

minutes until the vegetables are tender, stir

halfway through cooking.

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ESSERTS

HERRY CHEESECAKE

SERVES 8PREPARATION TIME - 15 MINUTES

75g (3oz) butter 175g (6oz) biscuits - sweet, finely crushed 450g (1lb) cream cheese 100g (4oz) caster sugar 3 eggs, beaten 2tsp (10ml) vanilla essence 150ml ( 3tbsp (45ml) clear honey 1 large can of cherry pie filling 150ml (

/4 pint) soured cream

/4 pint) double cream

PPLE PIE

1 Put the butter in a bowl and heat on HIGH for 1

minute. Add the biscuit crumbs and stir. Cook on HIGH for 1 minute.

2 Press the crumbs into the base and sides of a 25

cm, 10" flan dish. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla

essence together. Pour the filling on top of the biscuit flan case. Cook on DUAL CONVECTION 180°C, LOW for 25 minutes until the centre is almost set.

4 Stir the soured cream into the honey, then pour

over the top of the cheesecake. Cook on full power HIGH for 1 minute. Allow to cool, then chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

5 Pile the cherry filling on top of the cake and

decorate the edges with rosettes of whipped cream.

SERVES 6PREPARATION TIME - 25 MINUTES

100g (4oz) butter 225g (8oz) flour 25g (1oz) water 1 egg yolk (size 3) cold water to mix Filling: 1kg (2lb) cooking apples, peeled & sliced 100g (4oz) demerara sugar 10ml (2tsp) ground cinnamon (optional) grated rind of 1 orange (optional) 1 egg (size 3) mixed with a little milk to glaze demerara sugar

ASPBERRY & CHOCOLATE CAKE

1 For pastry, rub butter into flour until mixture resem-

bles 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 (if

using) and orange rind (if using) in a large bowl.

Cook on HIGH for 8 minutes, stirring twice. 3 Line the base of a greased, 20.4 x 2.5cm (8x1") pie

dish with half the pastry. Cook the pastry base on

MEDIUM for 7-8 minutes. Spoon in apple mixture,

roll out remaining pastry and cover. 4 Pinch pastry edges to seal and make a slit in the

centre with a sharp knife. Brush with egg mixture

to glaze and sprinkle generously with sugar. 5 Place on the low rack, cook on DUAL

CONVECTION, 220

minutes. .

C MEDIUM LOW for 20

SERVES 8PREPARATION TIME - 15 MINUTES

100g (4oz) white chocolate, chopped 250g (8oz) self raising flour Large pinch of salt 175g (6oz) butter, cut into small pieces 50g (2oz) ground almonds 100g (4oz) caster sugar 2 eggs, at room temperature 4 tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla essence 300g (10oz) fresh raspberries Icing sugar, for dusting

1 Grease a 20cm / 8” round cake tin and line the base

with greaseproof paper.

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 the vanilla essence together

and mix into the flour mixture. Add the chocolate

and raspberries and mix in gently.

Spread the mixture into the cake tin and place on the

low rack and cook on DUAL COOK 180°C, MEDIUM

for 30 minutes. Allow the cake to cool. Dust with icing

sugar.

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ESSERTS/SWEETS

IGGY PUDDING

SERVES 6PREPARATION TIME - 21/4 HOURS

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

2.5ml (

2.5ml ( 50g (2oz) fresh breadcrumbs 75g (3oz) shredded suet 100g (4oz) soft brown sugar 50g (2oz) blanched almonds, roughly chopped grated rind of 1 medium orange grated rind of 1 medium lemon 1 eating apple, grated 15ml (1tbsp) black treacle 1 egg (size 3), beaten

/2tsp) allspice

/2tsp) grated nutmeg

/2tsp) ground cinnamon

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

in a large bowl, mix well. Leave for 2 hours. 2 Place the flour, spices, breadcrumbs, suet, sugar,

almonds, orange and lemon rind and apple in a

bowl, mix well. Stir into the dried fruit mixture

along with the treacle and beaten egg. 3 Grease 1.2 litre (2 pint) pudding basin and line the

base with a circle of kitchen paper. Spoon in the

pudding mixture, smooth the surface and cover

with cling film. 4 Cook on MEDIUM for 16-17 minutes until firm to

the touch.

Serve with brandy sauce, see page 57.

Microwave Tip: Reheating Christmas pudding

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

HOCOLATE FUDGE

MAKES 675g (11/2LB)PREPARATION TIME - 6 MINUTES

100g (4oz) milk chocolate, broken into pieces 100g (4oz) butter, melted 450g (1lb) icing sugar 45ml (3tbsp) milk

REACLE TOFFEE

1 Place the chocolate in a bowl and heat on HIGH

for 2 minutes, stir every 30 seconds until melted. 2 Stir in butter, icing sugar and milk. Heat on HIGH

for 3 minutes, stir vigorously every minute until

the mixture is thick and glossy. 3 Pour into a greased, rectangular 20.4 x 15.3cm

(8 x 6") dish, chill to set before cutting.

MAKES 300g (10OZ)PREPARATION TIME - 4 MINUTES

225g (8oz) soft dark brown sugar 75ml (5tbsp) water 5ml (1tsp) treacle 25g (1oz) butter 30ml (2tbsp) malt vinegar

1 Place all ingredients in a bowl, mix well.

Heat on MEDIUM HIGH for 14 minutes, stir every 2-3 minutes until toffee reaches crack* stage. (See tip below).

2 Pour into a greased, square 15.3cm (6")

dish. Chill to set before breaking.

*Hard crack: To determine drop a teaspoon of

mixture into a glass of cold water and the toffee should be hard to the touch.

hard

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AKES & BISCUITS

OIST CARROT CAKE

SERVES 6-8 PREPARATION TIME - 15 MINUTES

150ml (1/4 pint) sunflower oil 225g (8oz) soft brown sugar 3 eggs (size 3), beaten 175g (6oz) self raising flour 5ml (1tsp) bicarbonate of soda

1.25 ml ( 10ml (2tsp) cinnamon 2 large carrots, grated 100g (4oz) walnut halves, roughly chopped icing: 225g (8oz) cream cheese (See Tip, page 47) grated rind of 1 lemon 5ml (1tsp) lemon juice (See Tip, page 43) 30ml (2 tbsp) icing sugar 25g (1oz) walnuts, finely chopped to sprinkle

/4tsp) salt

HOCOLATE BROWNIES

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

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

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

greaseproof paper, pour in the cake mixture.

3 Place on turntable, cook for 17 minutes on

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

4 To prepare icing, combine cream cheese, lemon

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

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

SERVES 6-8 PREPARATION TIME -10 MINUTES

225g (8oz) margarine 225g (8oz) caster sugar

7.5ml (1 4 eggs (size 3), beaten 100g (4oz) plain flour 50g (2oz) cocoa powder

2.5ml ( 75g (3oz) walnuts, roughly chopped

/2tsp) vanilla essence

/2tsp) baking powder

1 Combine the margarine, sugar, vanilla essence

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

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

in the brownie mixture and smooth the surface. 4 Place on the low rack, cook for 17 minutes at

180°C, MEDIUM.

ICTORIA SANDWICH CAKE

SERVES 4-6 PREPARATION TIME - 8 MINUTES (2 LAYER)

175g (6oz) margarine 175g (6oz) caster sugar 3 eggs (size 3), beaten 175g (6oz) self raising flour 45ml (3tbsp) strawberry jam 25g (1oz) icing sugar to dredge

Variation: Butterfly buns: Place 10ml (2tsp) of cake mixture

into 20 bun cases in bun trays. Bake for 23-24 minutes

C, cook until firm, repeat for other trays. When

at 130 cool, scoop a teaspoon of sponge from the centre of each bun, fill the hollow with buttercream. Cut each teaspoonful of sponge in half and position the “wings” in the buttercream.

1 Grease and line the base of two 17.8cm (7")

sandwich tins with greaseproof paper.

2 Cream the margarine and sugar until light and

fluffy, beat in the eggs. Fold in the flour.

3 Spoon equal amounts of the cake mixture into the

prepared tins.

4 Place one tin on the low rack and the other on the

high rack. Bake in the preheated oven CONVECTION 180°C for 25 minutes, after 15 minutes change the two cakes around and continue cooking until evenly golden and firm to the touch. Allow to cool before turning out.

5 Sandwich with jam and dredge with icing sugar.

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AKES & BISCUITS

LAIN MICROWAVE CAKE

SERVES 4-6 PREPARATION TIME - 8 MINUTES

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

HOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

1 Cream margarine and sugar, beat in the eggs.

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

2 Cook on HIGH for 4-5 minutes until firm. Allow to

cool slightly before turning out.

SERVES 6-8 PREPARATION TIME - 10 MINUTES

175g (6oz) margarine 100g (4oz) caster sugar 225g (8oz) self raising flour 50g (2oz) milk chocolate, finely chopped 25g (1oz) walnuts, finely chopped

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

1 Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.

Stir in the flour, chocolate and walnuts to make a soft but firm dough.

2 Divide mixture into 8 even sized balls, place apart

in two large flan dishes and flatten slightly.

3 Place one flan dish on the low rack, cook for 27

minutes, at 130 remaining biscuits.

4 Allow to cool before removing from the dish.

C until evenly brown. Repeat for

HERRY AND ALMOND CAKE

SERVES 6PREPARATION TIME - 12 MINUTES

175g (6oz) butter 175g (6 oz) caster sugar 3 eggs (size 3) 175g (6oz) plain flour 5ml (1tsp) baking powder 100g (4oz) glacé cherries, quartered 75g (3oz) ground almonds 5ml (1tsp) almond essence 15ml (1tbsp) milk

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 cher-

ries, ground almonds, almond essence and milk.

3 Grease and line the base of a 17.8cm (7”) cake

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

4 Place on the low rack, bake on DUAL CONVEC-

TION, 200°C, MEDIUM LOW for 17 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out cleanly.

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READ & SCONES

OTATO BREAD

SERVES 4PREPARATION TIME -15 MINUTES

275g (10oz) potato, cooked and mashed 275g (10oz) self raising flour 100g (4oz) mature Cheddar cheese, grated 5ml (1tsp) salt 5ml (1tsp) mixed dried herbs 2 cloves garlic, crushed (see Tip, Page 48) 10ml (2tsp) whole grain mustard 1 egg (size 3), beaten 75ml (5tbsp) milk 1 egg (size 3), beaten to glaze 5ml (1tsp) fresh parsley, chopped to sprinkle

ATE & WALNUT BREAD

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

and mustard in a large bowl, mix well.

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

Knead the dough into a round shape approx.

20.4cm (8") in diameter. Place in a 25.4cm (10") flan dish, brush with egg to glaze, sprinkle with parsley.

3 Place on the low rack, use sequence programming

to cook on MEDIUM for 8 minutes, then on DUAL GRILL-1 (see page 12), MEDIUM for 8 minutes until golden.

Serve with soup, cheese or salad.

SERVES 6-8 PREPARATION TIME - 15 MINUTES

175g (6oz) dates, chopped 150ml ( 225g (8oz) plain flour 125g (5oz) wholemeal flour 125g (5oz) caster sugar

2.5ml (

2.5ml ( 100g (4oz) butter 125g (5oz) walnuts, roughly chopped 150ml ( 1 egg (size 3), beaten

/4 pint) boiling water

/2tsp) salt

/2tsp) bicarbonate of soda

/4 pint) milk

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

leave aside to cool.

2 Place flours, sugar, salt and bicarbonate of soda

in a bowl, mix well. Rub in butter until mixture

resembles fine breadcrumbs, stir in walnuts. 3 Add the date mixture, milk and egg, mix well. 4 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. 5 Place on the turntable, cook for 20 minutes at

130

/2 pint),

Serve sliced, spread generously with butter.

ODA BREAD

SERVES 4PREPARATION TIME - 15 MINUTES

175g (6oz) wholemeal self raising flour 100g (4oz) medium oatmeal

2.5ml ( 5ml (1tsp) bicarbonate of soda 25g (1oz) butter 120 ml (4floz) natural yoghurt 90ml (6tbsp) milk 1 egg (size 3), beaten to glaze sesame seeds to sprinkle

Serve with cheese and a salad.

/2 tsp) salt

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

(8”) in diameter. Place in a greased 25cm (10”) 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

DUAL CONVECTION, 200°C, LOW for 17-18 minutes until golden.

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READ & SCONES

ANISH TEA RING

SERVES 6-8 PREPARATION TIME - 25 MINUTES

250g (9oz) strong plain flour 5ml (1tsp) dried yeast 5ml (1tsp) caster sugar 5ml (1tsp) salt 25g (1oz) butter 1 egg (size 3), beaten 120ml (4floz) hand hot milk 25g (1oz) butter, melted filling: 100g (4oz) ground almonds 100g (4oz) caster sugar

2.5ml ( 2 egg whites (size 3) topping: 175g (6oz) icing sugar 10ml (2tsp) lemon juice 10ml (2tsp) water flaked almonds, to sprinkle glacé cherries, halved, to sprinkle

/2tsp) almond essence

1 Place flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a bowl, mix well.

Rub in butter. Add egg and milk, mix to a soft dough. Knead lightly. Return to the bowl, cover with cling film.

2 Place on low rack, prove on CONVECTION 40°C

for 20 minutes.

3 Roll the dough into a rectangle 20.4 x 38cm (8 x

14"), brush with melted butter.

4 To prepare filling, mix ground almonds, sugar,

essence and egg whites to a paste. Spread over the dough, roll up tightly from longest side.

5 Place roll in a large, greased flan dish, join ends

to form a ring. Using scissors snip 1cm ( the dough along the length of the ring at 2cm

(

/4") intervals. Cover loosely with cling film.

6 Place on turntable, prove on CONVECTION 40°C

for 20 minutes. Remove cover.

7 Place on low rack, bake in a preheated oven

CONVECTION 220°C for 15-20 minutes until golden. Cool before decorating.

8 To prepare topping, mix icing sugar, lemon juice

and water until smooth. Spread evenly over tea ring, sprinkle with flaked almonds and cherries.

/2") into

RUIT SCONES

SERVES 6-8 PREPARATION TIME -15 MINUTES (2 LAYER)

225g (8oz) self raising flour 50g (2oz) caster sugar 50g (2oz) butter 50g (2oz) sultanas 1 egg (size 3), beaten with milk to make 150ml (1/4 pint) 1 egg (size 3), beaten to glaze

Variations: Wholemeal scones: Substitute white self raising flour

with wholemeal self raising flour, omit sultanas. Date scones: Substitute white self raising flour with wholemeal self raising flour and the sultanas with 50g (2oz) dates, finely chopped. Spiced apple scones: Substitute white self raising flour with wholemeal flour and sultanas with 1 eating apple, grated. Add 5ml (1tsp) cinnamon at Stage 2. Cheese and chive scones: Omit sugar and sultanas. Add 100g (4oz) grated Cheddar cheese, 15ml (1tbsp) dried chives, salt and pepper at Stage 2. Fresh herb scones: Omit sugar and sultanas. Add 5ml (1tsp) fresh parsley, 5ml (1tsp) fresh sage and 5ml (1tsp) fresh thyme at Stage 2.

1 Grease two large flan dishes. 2 Combine the flour and sugar in a bowl, rub in the

butter and stir in the fruit. Add enough egg and milk mixture to form a soft dough.

3 Roll out until 2cm (

6.4cm (2

4 Place the scones in the prepared dishes and

brush with egg to glaze.

5 Place one dish on the low rack and the other on

the high rack. Cook for 25 minutes at 200°C until golden, changing the two dishes around after 15 minutes.

Microwave Tip: Drying breadcrumbs

Spread 100g (4oz) fresh breadcrumbs evenly over a large plate. Heat on HIGH for 2-3 minutes, stir every minute until crispy.

/2") in diameter.

/4") thick, cut out scones

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AUCES

HITE SAUCE

MAKES 300ML (1/2 PINT)PREPARATION TIME - 4 MINUTES

25g (1oz) butter 25g (1oz) plain flour 300ml ( salt and pepper to taste

Variations:

Cheese sauce: Add 75g (3oz) grated cheese and 5ml (1tsp)

mustard powder at Stage 2. Serve with vegetables, fish, meat.

Parsley sauce: Stir 15-30ml (1-2tbsp) chopped

parsley into the finished sauce. Serve with fish.

Onion sauce:

into finished sauce. Heat on HIGH for 1 minute. Serve with meat or vegetables.

/2 pint) milk

Stir 1 large cooked onion, finely chopped,

ECHAMEL SAUCE

1 Place the butter in a bowl, heat on HIGH for 1

minute until melted.

2 Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk. Cook on

HIGH for 6 minutes, stir every 2 minutes until thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper

Mushroom sauce: Add 2 sliced spring onions, 50g (2oz) chopped mushrooms and 5ml (1tsp) chopped parsley at the beginning of Stage 2. Serve with fish. Sweet white sauce: Omit salt and pepper from the basic recipe. Add 50g (2oz) caster sugar at Stage 2. Serve with puddings as an alternative to custard.

MAKES 300ML (1/2 PINT)PREPARATION TIME - 8 MINUTES

300ml (1/2 pint) milk 1 small onion, sliced 1 small carrot, sliced

/2 stick of celery, sliced 2 whole cloves 6 white peppercorns 25g (1oz) butter 25g (1oz) plain flour salt and pepper to taste

1 Place the milk, onion, carrot, celery, cloves and

peppercorns in a bowl. Heat on MEDIUM for 4 minutes. Cover and leave to infuse for 35 minutes (optional). Strain and reserve the liquid.

2 Heat butter on HIGH for 1 minute until melted.

Stir in flour and gradually add the strained milk.

3 Heat on HIGH for 6 minutes, whisking every 2

minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with vegetables, meat or fish.

PICY TOMATO SAUCE

MAKES 600ML (1

8 large tomatoes, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 48) 300ml (

2.5ml ( 15ml (1tbsp) whole grain mustard 30ml (2tbsp) tomato paste

/2 pint) red wine

/2tsp) chilli powder

USTARD SAUCE

PINT)PREPARATION TIME - 8 MINUTES

MAKES 300ML (1/2 PINT)

25g (1oz) butter 45ml (3tbsp) whole grain mustard 200ml (7floz) soured cream salt and pepper to taste 15ml (1tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped

1 Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Cook on

HIGH for 24 minutes, stir every 5-6 minutes.

2 Blend in a food processor until smooth.

Serve with chicken, pasta or stuffed tofu, see page 45.

PREPARATION TIME - 5 MINUTES

1 Place butter in a bowl, heat on HIGH for 30

seconds. Add the mustard, soured cream, salt, pepper and parsley, mix well.

2 Cook on HIGH for 4 minutes, stir every minute,

until smooth and thick.

Serve with meat or fish.

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AUCES / PRESERVES

LUE CHEESE SAUCE

MAKES 150ML (1/4

75g (3oz) Danish Blue cheese, finely chopped 45ml (3tbsp) soured cream 30ml (2tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped salt and pepper to taste

RANDY SAUCE

MAKES 600ML (1

50g (2oz) butter 50g (2oz) plain flour 75g (3oz) brown sugar 15ml (1tbsp) golden syrup 150ml ( 300ml ( 60ml (4tbsp) brandy to taste

/4 pint) double cream

/2 pint) milk

PINT)PREPARATION TIME - 5 MINUTES

PINT)PREPARATION TIME - 8 MINUTES

1 Place the cheese, soured cream and parsley in a

bowl, mix well. Season.

2 Heat on HIGH for 3 minutes.

1 Place butter in a bowl, heat on HIGH for 1 minute

until melted. Stir in flour, heat on HIGH for 1 minute.

2 Combine sugar, syrup, cream and milk, heat on

HIGH for 2 minutes.

Gradually add cream mixture to the butter and flour mixture. Heat on HIGH for 5-6 minutes, stir every minute until smooth and thick. Stir in brandy.

Serve hot with Figgy Pudding (page 50).

TRAWBERRY JAM

MAKES 675g (11/2LB)PREPARATION TIME - 15 MINUTES

675g (1 45ml (3tbsp) lemon juice (see Tip, page 43) 675g (1

/2lb) strawberries, washed and hulled

/2lb) caster sugar

EMON CURD

1 Place strawberries and lemon juice in a very large bowl. 2 Heat on HIGH for 5 minutes until strawberries

have softened. Add the sugar, mix well.

3 Cook on MEDIUM HIGH for 25-30 minutes until

setting point* is reached, stir every 4-5 minutes.

4 Pour into hot, clean jars. Cover, seal and label.

MAKES 300g (12OZ)PREPARATION TIME - 8 MINUTES

100g (4oz) butter 225g (8oz) caster sugar 15ml (1tbsp) cornflour juice of 3 medium lemons (see Tip, page 43) grated rind of 2 lemons 4 egg yolks (size 3), beaten

1 Place butter and sugar in a bowl. Heat on HIGH

for 2 minutes until melted.

2 Mix cornflour, lemon juice and rind. Stir into the

butter and sugar mixture. Heat on HIGH for 2 minutes until sugar has dissolved. Cool slightly.

3 Beat in the egg yolks, cook on MEDIUM for 10-12

minutes, stir every 2 minutes until thickened.

4 Pour into hot, clean jars. Cover, seal and label.

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XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXCLEANING & MAINTENANCE

OVEN INTERIOR

Clean the microwave oven cavity, after each use with a mild detergent solution on a soft cloth, pay special attention to the waveguide cover .

Take care not to let soapy water drip through the small holes in the oven walls and the cavity floor particularly if the turntable and turntable support are removed. Excess water spillage through these holes will cause damage to the oven interior. It is important that the door seals and sealing surfaces are kept clean at all times, wipe regularly with a damp cloth. Heat up your oven regularly by using both grill elements, refer to pages 10-11. Remaining food or fat splashed on the oven interior can cause smoke or a bad smell. To prevent splashing, cover food wherever possible.

ACCESSORIES

Accessories should be washed in a mild washing-up liquid solution and dried. They are dishwasher safe.

OUTER CABINET

Wipe the outside cabinet with a mild detergent solution on a soft cloth. The control panel must be wiped clean whilst the door is open, therefore deactivating the oven.

• Do not allow grease or dirt to build up on the door seals and adjacent parts as this may prevent the door from closing correctly and may cause a leakage of microwaves. To clean use a mild detergent solution on a soft damp cloth.

• Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times.

If you leave grease or fat in the cavity, it may overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven. Do not remove the waveguide cover.

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

• After Grill, Dual, Pizza and Auto Cook and Convection modes, the oven cavity, door, oven cabinet and accessories will become very hot. Before cleaning, make sure they have cooled down.

• Cleaning Bottom Grill

The grill element moves upwards enabling the bottom of the cavity to be wiped clean. Ensure it is cold before cleaning.

After cleaning, gently push the bottom grill down to its lowest position (See the diagram below and on page 2)

NOTE: When cleaning oven please ensure that bottom grill is cool.

WARNINGS-

Bottom grill element

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If you think the oven is not working properly there are some simple checks you can carry out yourself before calling an engineer. This will help prevent unnecessary service calls if the fault is something simple. Simply answer “YES” or “NO” to the following questions:

1.Does the oven lamp come on when you open the door? YES/NO

(Put half a cup of water in the oven, on the turntable and close the door. Select HIGH (100%) and programme the oven to cook for 1 minute.)

2.Does the oven lamp come on? YES/NO

3.Does the turntable rotate? YES/NO

4.Does the cooling fan work? (Check by placing

your hand above the air-vent openings) YES/NO

5.After 1 minute does the "beep" sound? YES/NO

6.Is the water in the cup hot? YES/NO

(Take the cup out of the oven and close the door. Set the grill time for the top and bottom grill for 3 minutes.)

7. At the end of 3 minutes do both the grill elements become red? YES/NO

(Programme the oven on convection 180°C for 3 minutes.)

8. Does the oven lamp come on? YES/NO

9. Does the turntable rotate? YES/NO

10. After 3 minutes is the oven cavity hot? YES/NO

If you answer “NO” to any question first check that the oven is plugged in properly and the fuse has not blown, if there is no fault with either, check the troubleshooting chart on page 62.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXTROUBLESHOOTING

WARNINGS:

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

• The door seal stops microwave leakage during oven operation, but does not form an airtight seal. It is normal to see drops of water, light or feel warm air around the oven door. Food with a high moisture content will release steam and cause condensation inside the door which may drip from the oven.

• Repairs & Modifications: Do not attempt to operate the oven if it is not working properly .

• Outer Cabinet & Lamp Access: Never remove the outer cabinet. This would be very dangerous due to high voltage parts inside which must never be touched, as this could be fatal. As your oven is not fitted with a lamp access cover, if the lamp fails, do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself, call a Service Technician appointed by SHARP.

1. If you cook food for more than the standard time (see chart opposite) at the same power level, the oven’s safety mechanisms will automatically activate. The microwave power level will be reduced and the grill heating elements will turn on and off.

2. After Grill (using both grill heaters), Dual Cooking, Convection, Pizza and Auto Cook modes, the cooling fan will switch on for cooling the oven cavity . When the cooling fan works, will be displayed. During these modes, the cooling fan will also work when you press STOP/CLEAR. Y ou may feel air blowing out of the air-vent openings.

COOKING MODE

Microwave 100% cooking

Grill cooking

T op grill Bottom grill T op and bottom grills

Dual cooking

Micro and top grill

Micro and bottom grill

STANDARD TIME

20 MINUTES

30 MINUTES 45 MINUTES UPPER GRILL 15 MINUTES BOTTOM GRILL 15 MINUTES

MICROW AVE 20 MINUTES TOP GRILL 15 MINUTES MICROW AVE 20 MINUTES BOTTOM GRILL 15 MINUTES

NOTES:

The following cooking conditions should not cause concern:

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XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXTROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED)

TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG

POSSIBLE CAUSE

When oven is working, air circulates within the cavity . The door does not form an airtight seal, so it is normal for air to escape from the door.

The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so steam produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface. The amount of steam produced depends on the water content of the food being cooked. Some foods, such as potatoes have a high moisture content. Condensation trapped in the door glass should clear after a few hours.

Arcing will occur when a metallic object comes into close proximity to the oven cavity during cooking. This may possibly roughen the surface of the cavity, but would not otherwise damage the oven.

Ensure all “eyes” are removed and stand directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant flan dish or similar.

Check the door is closed properly .

Ensure correct power level has been selected. The microwave energy pulses ON/OFF during cooking/defrosting. The cabinet may become hot to the touch - keep children away .

Outer cabinet/door is hot.

PROBLEM

Draught circulates around the door.

Flashing or arcing from within the cavity when cooking.

Arcing potatoes.

After setting the time, the oven does not start.

Oven cooks too slowly . Oven makes a noise.

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

The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as shown opposite:

As the colours of the cores in the mains lead of your oven may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug, connect the wires as shown opposite. Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the cable is held securely by the cable grip where it enters the plug. Like most appliances in your home, your oven must be connected to a single phase 230/240 V olt, 50Hz alternating current supply. If you do not make the proper electrical connections you might damage the oven or injure yourself. Neither SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this happens.

green and yellow stripes = EARTH blue = NEUTRAL brown = LIVE

• The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal marked E or or coloured green or coloured green and yellow.

• The blue wire to the plug terminal marked N or coloured black or coloured blue.

• The brown wire to the plug terminal marked L or coloured red or coloured brown.

W ARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT YOUR ELECTRICAL SUPPL Y ASK A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

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XXXXXXXXXXXXXCALLING FOR SERVICE

• Replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main parts distributor Willow V ale Electronics Ltd, telephone numbers follow. Telephone: Manchester: 0161 682 1415

Reading: 01734 876444

W ARNING

For your own safety , certain microwave oven parts must be replaced by a qualified Engineer appointed by SHARP, these are, therefore, unavailable to customers.

• 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 following telephone number: LoCall 0345 125387 (All calls will be charged at local rate).

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

Customer Information Centre:

Telephone: 0161 205 2623.

GUARANTEE

Subject to the conditions listed below, SHARP Electronics (U.K.) Ltd (hereafter called “the Company”), guarantee to provide for the repair of, or, at its option replace this SHARP equipment, or any component thereof, (other than Glass Turntables), which is faulty or below standard, as a result of inferior workmanship or materials.

The conditions of the Guarantee:

1 This Guarantee shall only apply to defects or faults

which are notified to the Company , or its Service Technician appointed by Sharp, within one year from the date of purchase of the equipment, provided that this Guarantee shall extend for a further period of one year in respect of microwave oven magnetron parts only.

2 This Guarantee covers equipment intended for

private domestic use only . This oven is suitable for domestic food preparation and is not designed for commercial, industrial or laboratory use. This Guarantee does not apply to equipment used in the course of a business, trade or profession. Only use the microwave oven for cooking, defrosting or reheating of food. SHARP declines any liability for damages caused by improper use.

3 This Guarantee does not cover any faults or

defects caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the equipment, or any attempt at adjustment or repair other than by a Service Technician Appointed by Sharp.

Please clean your microwave oven regularly and remove any stains or fat residues without delay . Failure to do this may affect the quality and safety of the product or prejudice your guarantee.

4 In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring

repair, please contact the dealer or supplier from whom it was purchased. You will need to provide proof of date of purchase to the repairing company . Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at the time of purchase. Where it is not possible to contact the dealer or supplier from whom the oven was purchased, please contact the telephone number given below. You will then be given details of how to obtain service.

Telephone: 0345 125387 (All calls will be charged at local rate.)

5 This Guarantee is offered as an additional benefit

to the consumer’s statutory rights and does not affect these rights in any way .

SHARP parts and accessories have been specifically designed for SHARP Microwaves.

No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this publication, although every possible care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible.

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XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXSPECIFICATIONS

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

Output power:

Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .900W (IEC 705)

Grill (Top Grill) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1200W

Grill (Bottom Grill) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800W

MAFF heating category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D

Input Current:

Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.2A

Power Consumption:

Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.6kW

Top grill heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.25kW

Bottom grill heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.85kW

Microwave & Top Grill Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.8kW

Microwave & Bottom Grill Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.4kW

Top & Bottom Grill Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05kW

Micro/Convection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.8kW

Convection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05kW

Microwave frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2450 MHz

Outside Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .520(W) x 309(H) x 488(D)mm

Cavity Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .349(W) x 207(H) x 357(D) mm

Oven capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.9 cu.ft (26 litres)

Cooking uniformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Turntable diameter (325mm)

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Approx. 20kg

• This oven complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.

• As part of a policy of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to alter design and specification without notice.

• No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic, mechanical, photocopied, recorded, translated or other means without prior permission from SHARP Electronics (U.K.) Ltd.

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

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