Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
NN-CD88QS
Operating Instructions and Cook Book
Air Fry/Convection/Grill/Microwave Oven
Household Use Only
Model No.
NN-CD88QS
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We are glad you have chosen to purchase a PANASONIC microwave oven. Before operating this oven, please
read these instructions carefully and completely, and keep them for further reference.
If you have only used a microwave oven for reheating and defrosting, with Panasonic’s Inverter Technology you
can be reassured of excellent results when cooking a variety of foods, as the ‘soft’ penetration of microwave
energy to the centre of food helps prevent over cooking on edges and surfaces. Foods can now be gently
simmered without the concern of boil over.
After reading the introductory chapter, we are sure you will be able to master the basic techniques and thereby
develop a firm understanding of your new oven. This book includes recipes from starters to desserts. After trying
our recipes be sure to adapt your favourite recipes to microwave methods.
Start experimenting now, and enjoy the first class results you will achieve by using your new microwave oven.
The serial number of this product may be found on the
identification label. You should note the model number
and serial number of this oven in the space provided
and retain this book as a permanent record of your
purchase for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER _______________________
SERIAL NUMBER _______________________
DATE OF PURCHASE ____________________
Panasonic Australia Pty Ltd
1 Innovation Road
Macquarie Park
NSW 2113
Panasonic NZ Ltd
Customer Care Centre
18 Sir Woolf Fisher Drive
Highbrook, Auckland
Private Bag 14911
Panmure, Auckland
Phone: (09) 272 0178
Fax: (09) 272 0129
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Table of Contents
Before Operation
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................ 8-9
Installation and General Instructions .......................................................... 10-11
Microwaves and How They Work .....................................................................11
Cookware and Utensils Guide ........................................................................ 12
Cookware and Utensil Chart ............................................................................ 13
Parts of your Oven ........................................................................................... 14
Control Panel ................................................................................................... 15
Display Window ............................................................................................... 16
Dial Feature ..................................................................................................... 16
INGREDIENT CONVERSION CHART ............................................................ 46
Operation and Hints
Quick Guide to Operation ............................................................................... 4-7
Let’s Start to Use Your Oven! .......................................................................... 17
To Use Child Safety Lock................................................................................. 17
To Set Clock..................................................................................................... 18
Operation Guide Setting .................................................................................. 18
Cooking Modes ................................................................................................ 19
To Cook/Reheat/Defrost on Micro Power by Time Setting............................... 20
Defrosting Using Defrost Microwave and Time................................................ 21
To Defrost Using Turbo Defrost .................................................................. 22-23
To Use the Add Time Feature .......................................................................... 23
To Cook on Grill by Time Setting ................................................................ 24-25
To Cook on Convection by Time Setting ..................................................... 26-27
To Cook on Air Fry by Time Setting ............................................................ 28-29
To Cook on Combination by Time Setting................................................... 30-33
To Use Timer (Kitchen Timer/Standing Time/Delay Start) ............................... 34
Multistage Setting ............................................................................................ 35
One Push Reheating ....................................................................................... 36
Auto Weight Program Setting ..................................................................... 37-39
Auto Weight Beverage Programs .................................................................... 40
Re-Bake Bread Programs................................................................................ 40
Junior Menu Programs ............................................................................... 40-41
Auto Combi/Roast Programs ........................................................................... 42
Auto Sensor Programs ............................................................................... 43-45
Maintenance
Before Requesting Service ......................................................................... 47-48
Care of your Microwave Oven ......................................................................... 49
Technical Specifications................................................................................... 50
Panasonic Warranty (for Australia) .................................................................. 51
Panasonic Warranty (for New Zealand) ........................................................... 52
Cooking Guide
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines ................................................................. 53
Reheating Charts ........................................................................................ 54-58
Cooking Charts ........................................................................................... 59-67
Microwave Recipe Techniques ........................................................................ 68
Soups and Starters ..................................................................................... 69-70
Fish ............................................................................................................. 71-73
Meat and Poultry......................................................................................... 74-78
Pasta, Rice and Beans ............................................................................... 79-80
Cheese and Egg Dishes ............................................................................. 81-82
Vegetables and Vegetarian ......................................................................... 83-87
Sauces ........................................................................................................ 88-89
Pastry ............................................................................................................... 90
Baking ......................................................................................................... 91-92
Desserts ...................................................................................................... 93-96
Preserves.................................................................................................... 97-98
Junior Recipes .......................................................................................... 99-101
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Quick Guide to Operation
Feature How to Operate
To Set/Cancel Child
Safety Lock
(page 17)
Key appears
in the display
window.
To set:
Press 3 times Press 3 times
To Cancel:
Colon or time
of day appears
in the display
window
To Set Clock
(page 18)
Press twice Press onceSet time of day (12-hour)
To Use Micro Power
(page 20)
Select power level Press onceSet time
To Use Turbo Defrost
(page 22-23)
Press once
Press the dial to
confirm the program
Select desired weight
Turn dial to select
menu No.1
To Use Add Time
(page 23)
Turn dial after cooking Press once
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Quick Guide to Operation
(continued)
Feature How to Operate
To Set Grill
(page 24-25)
Select power level Press onceSet time
To Set Convection
(page 26-27)
Without preheating:
Select temperature Press onceSet time
With preheating:
Select
temperature
Press once
Press once Set time
After
preheating,
the oven will
beep and the
“P” will flash.
To Set Air Fry
(page 28-29)
Press once to 3 times to
select Air Fry temperature.
Press onceSet time
To Set Combination
Combi 1
(Grill + Microwave)
(page 30-31)
Press 4 times to select
combination 1
Press onceSet time
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Quick Guide to Operation
(continued)
Feature How to Operate
To Set Combination
Combi 2/3/4/5
(Convection + Microwave)
(page 31-33)
Without preheating:
Press 5-8 times to select
combination power level
Press onceSet time
With preheating:
press 5-8 times
to select
combination
power level
Press oncePress once Set time
After
preheating,
the oven will
beep and the
“P” will flash.
To Use as a Kitchen
Timer
(page 34)
Press once Press onceSet time
To Set Standing Time
(page 34)
Press oncePress once Set time
Set the desired
cooking program
(up to 2 stages).
To Set Delay Start
(page 34)
Press oncePress once Set time
Set the desired
cooking program
(up to 2 stages).
To Set One Push
Reheating
(page 36)
Press once
* To reheat a fresh pre-cooked
chilled meal.
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Quick Guide to Operation
(continued)
Feature How to Operate
To Set Auto Weight
program
(page 37-39)
Without preheating (For menus No. 2-4, 15-17, 21-22, 24, 27-30):
Press the dial to confirm
the program
Turn dial to select a
program
Press onceSelect desired weight
(except No.21)
With preheating (For menus No. 5-6, 18-20, 23, 25-26):
Turn dial to select a
program
Press once
Press the dial to confirm
the program
Press dial to preheat
the oven
Select desired weight
After
preheating,
the oven will
beep and the
“P” will flash.
To Set Sensor Cook
(page 43-45)
Turn dial to select a
program (NO.7-14)
Press the dial to
confirm the program
Press once
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Precautions to be taken when
using Microwave Ovens for
Heating Foodstuffs
INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE:
A microwave oven should only be used if an
inspection confirms all of the following conditions:
1. The grille is not damaged or broken.
2. The door fits squarely, securely and opens and
closes smoothly.
3. The door hinges are in good condition.
4. The metal plates of a metal seal on the door are
neither buckled nor deformed.
5. The door seals are neither covered with food nor
have large burn marks.
PRECAUTIONS:
Microwave radiation from microwave ovens can cause
harmful effects if the following precautions are not taken:
1. Never tamper with or deactivate the interlocking
devices on the door.
2. Never poke an object, particularly a metal object,
through a grille or between the door and the oven
while the oven is operating.
3. Never place saucepans, unopened cans or other
heavy metal objects in the oven.
4. Do not let other metallic articles, e.g. fast food foil
containers, touch the side of the oven.
5. Details for cleaning door seals, cavities and
adjacent parts. Clean the oven cavity, the door
and the seals with water and a mild detergent at
regular intervals. Never use any form of abrasive
cleaner that may scratch or scour surfaces around
the door.
6. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp
metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass, since
they can scratch the surface, which may result in
shattering of the glass.
7. Always use the oven with the cookware
recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Never operate the oven without a load (i.e., an
absorbing material such as food or water) in the
oven cavity unless specifically allowed in the
manufacturer’s literature.
9. For horizontally hinged doors, never rest heavy
objects such as food containers on the door while
it is open.
10. Do not place sealed containers in the microwave
oven. Baby bottles fitted with a screw cap or a
teat are considered to be sealed containers.
11. This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
12. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
13. It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent
person to carry out any service or repair operation
that involves the removal of a cover which gives
protection against exposure to microwave energy.
14. The surfaces are liable to get hot during use.
15. The appliance must not be installed behind a
decorative door in order to avoid overheating.
Practical Hints:
1. For initial use of GRILL, CONVECTION, AIR FRY
and COMBINATION, if you see white smoke
arise, it is not a malfunction.
2. Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents
on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot
during GRILL, CONVECTION, AIR FRY and
COMBINATION. Use care when opening or
closing the door and when inserting or removing
food and accessories.
Caution! Hot surfaces
3. The oven has a heating element situated in
the top of the oven. After using the GRILL,
CONVECTION, AIR FRY and COMBINATION
functions, the ceiling will be very hot.
4. During use the appliance becomes hot. Care
should be taken to avoid touching heating
elements inside the oven.
5. Before using GRILL, CONVECTION, AIR FRY
and COMBINATION functions for the first time,
operate the oven without food and accessories
on CONVECTION 220 °C for 5 minutes. This will
allow the oil that is used for rust protection to be
burned off. This is the only time that the oven is
operated completely empty.
Important Instructions
WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, injury to persons or excessive microwave
energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the microwave
oven.
2. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers - (for example, closed glass jars and
sealed baby bottles with a teat) - may explode
and should not be heated in the microwave oven.
3. Use this microwave oven only for its intended use
as described in this manual.
4. As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
5. Do not operate this microwave oven if it is not
working properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
6. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
7. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
8. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
9.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table
or counter.
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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WARNING
a) The door seals and door seal areas should be cleaned with a damp cloth. The appliance should be
inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas and if these areas are damaged the
appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician trained by
the manufacturer.
b) If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a
competent person.
c) It is dangerous for anyone other than a service technician trained by the manufacturer to perform repair
service.
d) It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that
involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
e) If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
f) Before use, the user should check whether utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
g) Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. At the
same time, splashes or spills from boiling liquids should also be avoided.
h) 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.
i) When the appliance is operated in the GRILL, CONVECTION, AIR FRY and COMBINATION modes,
children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.
j) Care should be taken not to displace the glass tray when removing containers from the appliance.
k) The accessible parts may become hot when GRILL, CONVECTION, AIR FRY and COMBINATION is in
use. Children should be kept away.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
10. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
(b) Heating therapeutic wheat bags is not
recommended. If heating, do not leave
unattended and follow manufacturers’
instructions carefully.
(c) Remove wire twist-ties from bags before
placing bag in oven.
(d) If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep
oven door closed, turn oven off at the wall
switch, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
(e) Never leave microwave unattended while
cooking or reheating.
11. Do not remove outer panel from oven.
12. Appliances are not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or separate remote-
control system.
13. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition
could lead to deterioration of the surface that
could adversely affect the life of the appliance and
possibly result in a hazardous situation.
Circuits
Your microwave ovens should be operated on
a separate circuit from other appliances. The
voltage used must be the same as specified on this
microwave oven. Failure to do this may cause the
power board fuse to blow, and/or food to cook slower.
Do not insert higher value fuse in the power board.
Earthing Instructions
This microwave oven must be earthed. In the event
of an electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk
of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. This microwave oven is equipped with
a cord having an earthing wire with an earthing plug.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and earthed.
WARNING—Improper use of the earthing plug can
result in a risk of electric shock.
WE CERTIFY THAT THIS MICROWAVE OVEN
HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND COMPLIES WITH
THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION 3,
SUBCLAUSE(2), OF THE MICROWAVE OVENS
REGULATIONS 1982.
(This statement applicable only to New Zealand.)
We certify that this microwave oven has been
inspected and complies with the safety requirements
of government notice 466 of March 1981, and
complies with the Radio Regulation of government
notice 587 of March 1986.
(This statement applicable only to South Africa)
Fan Motor Operation after Cooking
After using this oven the fan may rotate to cool the
electric components. This is perfectly normal, and
you can take out the food from the oven while the fan
operates.
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Installation and General Instructions
General Use
1. In order to maintain high quality, do not operate
the oven when empty. The microwave energy will
reflect continuously throughout the oven if no food
or water is present to absorb energy.
This can lead to damage to the microwave oven
including arcing within the oven cavity.
2. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the
appliance and keep the door closed in order to
stifle any flames.
3. The microwave oven is intended for heating food and
beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of
warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and
similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
4. Do not dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in
oven. They may catch on fire.
5. Do not use recycled paper products, unless the
paper product is labelled as safe for microwave
oven use. Recycled paper products may contain
impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires
when used.
6. Do not use newspapers or paper bags for cooking.
7. Do not hit or strike the control panel. Damage to
controls may occur.
8. POT HOLDERS may be needed as heat from
food is transferred to the cooking container and
from the container to the Glass Tray. The Glass
Tray can be very hot after removing the cooking
container from the oven.
9. Do not store flammable materials next to, on top
of, or in the oven. It could be a fire hazard.
10. Do not cook food directly on the Glass Tray
unless indicated in recipes. (Food should be
placed in a suitable cooking container.)
11. DO NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or other
non-food products. DO NOT clean this oven with
any product that is labelled as containing corrosive
chemicals. The heating of corrosive chemicals in
this oven may cause microwave radiation leaks.
12. If the Glass Tray is hot, allow it to cool before
cleaning or placing in water.
13. When using the COMBINATION mode, never
place any aluminum or metal container directly
on the Wire Rack or Enamel tray. Always insert
a heat-proof and microwave safe glass plate or
dish between the Wire Rack and the aluminum
container. This will prevent sparking that may
damage the oven.
14. It is not recommended to use the Wire Rack when
cooking in the MICROWAVE mode only.
15. During cooking, some steam will condense inside
and/or on the oven door. This is normal and safe.
Steam will disappear after the oven has cooled down.
16. Do not leave the microwave unattended while reheating
or cooking food in disposable containers made of
plastic, paper or other combustible materials, as these
types of containers can ignite if overheated.
17. Metallic containers for food and beverages are not
allowed during microwave cooking.
18. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
Placement of the Oven
1. The oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface,
more than 85 cm above the floor. For correct
operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow.
Allow 15 cm of space on the top of the oven,
10 cm at back. If one side of the oven is 5 cm
at one side, the other side or top must not be
blocked. Do not remove feet.
(a) Do not block air vents. If they are blocked
during operation, the oven may be overheated
and damaged. When using any cloth over the
oven, the air intake and exhaust should not be
blocked. Do not place a cloth on top of the unit
during GRILL, CONVECTION, AIR FRY and
COMBINATION cooking as the top of the oven
gets very hot. Also allow sufficient space on
back and both sides of the oven.
(b) Do not place oven near a hot or damp surface
such as a gas stove, electric range or sink etc.
(c) Do not operate oven when room humidity is too
high.
2. This appliance was manufactured for household
use only.
3. The cabinet must NOT have a door.
Building-in your oven
1. This oven is intended for counter-top and built-
in use only. It is not intended for use inside
a cupboard. This oven may be built into a
wall cabinet by using the proper trim kit (NN-
TK81KCSCP) which may be purchased from your
local Panasonic dealer.
2. In case of fitting into an oven housing, please use
Panasonic’s Trim Kit, NN-TK81KCSCP.
3. Microwave ovens should not be built into a unit
directly above a top front venting conventional
cooker. This may be a safety hazard and could
result in damage to your oven. This will invalidate
your guarantee.
4. A microwave which is built in must be more
than 850 mm above floor level. Read Trim-Kit
instructions carefully before installation. It is
recommended that the microwave oven is placed
below a conventional oven to avoid heat damage
to the facia of the microwave.
Food
1. Do not use your oven for home canning or the
heating of any closed jar. Pressure will build
up and the jar may explode. In addition, the
microwave oven cannot maintain the food at the
correct canning temperature. Improperly canned
food may spoil and be dangerous to consume.
2. Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave
oven.
3. 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.
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Installation and General Instructions
(continued)
4. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, chicken wings, whole
squash and sausages are examples of foods with
nonporous skins. This type of food must be pierced
before cooking, to prevent bursting.
5. When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces and
beverages in your microwave oven, overheating
the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without
evidence of bubbling. This could result in a
sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this
possibility the following steps should be taken:
(a) Avoid using straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
(b) Do not overheat.
(c) Stir the liquid before placing the container in the
oven and again halfway through cooking time.
(d) After heating, allow to stand in the oven for
a short time, stirring again before carefully
removing the container.
(e) Microwave heating of beverages can result in
delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must
be taken when handling the container.
6. DO NOT USE A CONVENTIONAL MEAT
THERMOMETER IN THE MICROWAVE
OVEN. To check the degree of cooking
of roasts and poultry use a MICROWAVE
THERMOMETER. Alternatively, a conventional
meat thermometer may be used after the food
is removed from the oven. If undercooked,
return meat or poultry to the oven and cook
for a few more minutes at the recommended
power level. It is important to ensure that meat
and poultry are thoroughly cooked.
7. COOKING TIMES given in the Cooking Guide
section are APPROXIMATE. Factors that may
affect cooking time are preferred degree of
moisture content, starting temperature, altitude,
volume, size, shape of food and utensils used.
As you become familiar with the oven, you will be
able to adjust for these factors.
8. It is better to UNDERCOOK RATHER THAN
OVERCOOK foods. If food is undercooked, it
can always be returned to the oven for further
cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can be
done. Always start with minimum cooking times
recommended.
9. Extreme care should be taken when cooking
popcorn in a microwave oven. Cook for minimum
time as recommended by manufacturer. Use
the directions suitable for the wattage of your
microwave oven. NEVER leave oven unattended
when popping popcorn.
10. When heating food in plastic or paper containers,
keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of
ignition.
11. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars
are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature
is to be checked before consumption, in order to
avoid burns.
Microwaves and How They Work
Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves
similar to those used by a radio, including AM, FM
and CB. They are similar to a television where the
radio waves are converted to a picture on the screen.
However, microwaves are much shorter than radio
waves; approximately twelve centimetres wave length.
Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the
magnetron tube (which is the heart of the microwave
oven).
From the magnetron tube, microwave energy is
transmitted to the oven cavity. The microwaves are
converted to heat in the food. The microwaves enter
from the outside of the food and travel through the
food losing half of their power every two to three
centimetres. Continued cooking to the centre occurs
by conduction.
Although pacemakers used to be affected by
microwaves (as well as by other radio waves), they
are now shielded and are not bothered by these
interferences. This allows people with pacemakers
to sit calmly by their radio or television and cook with
microwave ovens.
When microwaves come in contact with a substance,
any one or combination of three things may occur.
They can be:
1. REFLECTED
2. TRANSMITTED
3. ABSORBED
Reflection:
Metal substances REFLECT microwave energy and
because there is no absorption, there is no heating.
This is why the oven interior is either stainless steel or
epoxy-coated steel. This ensures that the microwaves
are kept inside the cavity and evenly distributed
throughout the food with the help of the Glass Tray.
Transmission:
Such substances as paper, glass and plastic
TRANSMIT microwave energy and do not become
hot except from food. Because these substances do
not reflect or absorb microwave energy, they are ideal
materials for microwave cooking containers.
Absorption:
Food contains moisture and will ABSORB microwave
energy, which causes the moisture molecules within
the food to vibrate at an incredible rate (2,450,000,000
times per second). Friction, created by the vibration,
produces heat energy which is conducted throughout
the food.
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Cookware and Utensils Guide
It is important to use the correct container when
cooking in a microwave oven. The following will help
you make the right selection.
How to Test a Container for Safe
Microwave Oven Use
TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE
OVEN USE: Fill a 1-cup glass measure with cool water
and place it in the microwave oven alongside the empty
container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at 1000 W.
If the container is microwave ovensafe (transparent
to microwave energy), the container should remain
comfortably cool, the water in glass measure should
be hot. If the container is hot, it has absorbed some
microwave energy and should NOT be used. This test
cannot be used for plastic containers.
Paper Products and Freezer Wrap
Waxed paper, paper plates, cups and napkins should
not be used for heating or cooking food. Freezer wrap
should not be used as it is not heat resistant and
may melt. Paper towel, greaseproof paper and bake
paper may be safely used for short periods of time for
covering or lining.
Glass, Ceramic and China
Heat-Resistant glass cookware is invaluable in
microwave cooking. Many of these items are readily
available in most homes: glass jugs, mixing bowls, loaf
dishes, covered casseroles, oblong baking dishes, pie
plates and round or square cake dishes. Examples of
this type of cookware are Pyrex
®
and Corningware
®
.
Dinnerware can be used for microwave heating.
Many brands of dinnerware are microwave safe.
Check the care information for reference to microwave
use for dinnerware and serving pieces. If dinnerware
is marked ovenproof, it frequently is safe to use in
the microwave oven. However, to be sure, check by
conducting microwave dish test previously mentioned.
Several types of glassware and dinnerware are not
recommended for use in the microwave oven. Do not
use dishes with metallic trim or containers with metal
parts. Do not use cups or mugs with glued on handles,
as they may fall off with continued heating. Do not use
delicate glassware. Although the glassware may be
transparent to microwave energy the heat from the
food may cause the glassware to crack.
Plastic
Plastic dishes, cups and some freezer containers
should be used with care in a microwave oven.
Choose plastic containers carefully, as some plastic
containers may become soft, melt and may scorch.
The majority of plastic dishes, even those designed
for use in the microwave oven, are not suitable for
cooking foods with high fat or sugar content, or for
lengthy cooking times. Most microwave plastic dishes
should not be used for longer than 3 to 5 minutes
on 1000 W. These dishes, although not suitable for
extended cooking, may be used successfully for
defrosting or for use on lower power levels.
Cooking Bags designed to withstand boiling,
freezing, or conventional heating are microwave safe.
Prepare bags according to manufacturer’s directions.
When cooking by microwave, DO NOT use wire twist-
ties to close bag. They can act as an antenna and
cause arcing (sparks).
DO NOT COOK IN PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BAGS.
Cling Film such as GLAD WRAP
®
can be used to
cover dishes in most recipes. Over an extended
heating time, some disfiguration of the wrap may
occur. When removing cling film “covers”, as well as
any glass lid, be careful to remove it away from you to
avoid steam burns.
Loosen plastic but let dish stand, covered.
Jars and Bottles
Jars and bottles can be used to warm food to serving
temperature, if the lid is removed first. Cooking should
not be done in these containers since most are not
heat resistant and during extended heating times,
heat from food would cause cracking or breaking.
Metal
Metal cookware or utensils, or those with metallic
trim, should NOT be used in the microwave. Since
microwave energy is reflected by metal, foods in
metal containers will not cook evenly. There is also a
possibility of “arcing”.
Metal twist-ties, either paper or plastic coated, should
NOT be used in the microwave oven. Frozen dinner
trays can be used in the microwave, if the container
is no deeper than 2 cm and is filled with food. Metal
skewers can not be used in microwave ovens as
arcing may occur. Wooden skewers are readily
available and give the same result.
Shells: Scalloped baking shells are best used during
reheating and for short periods of cooking time only.
Thermometers are available for use in microwave
ovens. DO NOT USE CONVENTIONAL MERCURY
TYPE CANDY OR MEAT THERMOMETERS in food
while cooking in the microwave oven.
Straw, Wicker and Wood
Straw and wicker baskets may be used in the
microwave oven for short periods of time to warm
rolls or bread. Large wooden utensils, such as bowls
or cutting boards should NOT be used for prolonged
heating as the microwave energy may cause the
wood to become dry and brittle.
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Cookware and Utensil Chart
Microwave Grill
Convection
Air Fry
Combination
Combi 1
(Grill +
Microwave)
Combi 2/3/4/5
(Convection +
Microwave)
Enamel tray
(oven accessories)
no yes yes yes yes
Wire rack
(oven accessories)
no yes yes yes yes
Air fry basket
(oven accessories)
no yes yes no no
Aluminium foil no yes yes no no
Ceramic Plate yes yes yes yes yes
Browning Dish yes no no no no
Brown paper bags no no no no no
Dinnerware
oven/microwave safe
yes yes yes yes yes
non-oven/microwave
safe
no no no no no
Disposable
paperboard
containers
yes*
1
yes*
1
yes*
1
yes*
1
yes*
1
Glassware
oven glassware &
ceramic
yes yes yes yes yes
non-heat resistant no no no no no
Metal cookware no yes yes no no
Metal twist-ties no yes yes no no
Oven cooking bag yes yes*
1
yes*
1
yes*
1
yes*
1
Paper towels and
napkins
yes no no no no
Plastic defrosting rack yes no no no no
Plastic dishes
microwave safe yes no no no no
non microwave safe no no no no no
Microwave safe cling
film
yes no no no no
Straw, wicker, wood yes no no no no
Thermometers
microwave safe yes no no no no
conventional no yes yes no no
Waxed paper yes yes yes yes yes
Silicon bakeware yes*
1
yes*
1
yes*
1
yes*
1
yes*
1
*1 Check manufacturers’ recommendation, must withstand heat or follow the recipe instructions.
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Parts of your Oven
q Door Release Button
Push to open the door. Opening the door during
cooking will stop the cooking process without
cancelling the program. Cooking resumes as
soon as the door is closed and Start is pressed.
It is quite safe to open the door at any time
during a cooking program and there is no risk of
microwave exposure.
w Oven Window
e Door Safety Lock System
r Oven Light
Oven light will turn on during cooking and also
when door is opened.
t Waveguide Cover (do not remove)
y External Oven Air Vents
u Control Panel
i Power Supply Cord
o Power Supply Plug
a Identification Label
s Glass Tray
a. DO NOT operate the oven without the Roller
Ring and Glass Tray in place.
b. Only use the Glass Tray specifically designed
for this oven. Do not substitute any other
Glass Tray.
c. If the Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool before
cleaning or placing in water.
d. Do not cook foods directly on the Glass
Tray, except when cooking jacket potatoes
in microwave mode. Always place food on
a microwave-safe dish, or on a rack set in a
microwave-safe dish.
e. If food or utensils on the Glass Tray touch
oven walls, causing the tray to stop moving,
the tray will automatically rotate in the
opposite direction. This is normal.
f. The Glass Tray can rotate in either direction.
d Roller Ring
a. The Roller Ring should be cleaned regularly
to avoid excessive noise.
b. The Roller Ring and Glass Tray should be
used at the same time.
f Heating Elements
g Caution Symbol (hot surfaces)
h Menu Label
j Wire Rack (with spacers)
a. The Wire Rack is used to facilitate browning
of small dishes and help with the good
circulation of the heat.
b. The Wire Rack should be cleaned regularly.
c. When using the Wire Rack in the manual
GRILL, CONVECTION, AIR FRY and
COMBINATION cooking modes, be careful
to choose heat-proof containers; containers
made of plastic or paper may melt or burn
when exposed to the heat radiating from the
grill.
d. When using the COMBINATION mode, never
place any aluminum or metal containers
directly on the Wire Rack. Always insert a
glass plate or dish between the Wire Rack
and the aluminum container. This will prevent
sparking that may damage the oven.
e. Do not use the Wire Rack when cooking in
the MICROWAVE mode only.
f. Spacers: do not remove when cooking.
k Enamel Tray
a. The Enamel Tray is for cooking on grill,
convection, air fry, and combination modes.
b. Do not use the Enamel Tray in microwave
mode only.
c. The Enamel Tray must always be in place on
the glass tray (unless stated).
l Air Fry Basket
The Air Fry Basket must always be placed on
the Wire Rack on the Enamel tray, and Glass
Tray (unless stated). It cannot be used in the
microwave or any combination mode.
; Warning Label
2) Door hinges
To prevent injury when opening or closing the
door, keep fingers away from the door hinges.
Notes
1. The illustration is for reference only.
2. The glass tray, wire rack, enamel tray and
air fry basket are the only accessories
with this oven. All other cooking utensils
mentioned in this manual must be
purchased separately.
6
1
12
2
7
14
8
9
11 15
19
13 4
3
10
3
5
16
17
19
18
20
20
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Control Panel
Note
This oven is equipped with an energy saving function.
When in stand-by mode the brightness of the display will be reduced. The oven will enter stand-by mode
after 6 minutes from the last operation. Opening the door will revert back to standard mode.
If an operation is set and Start is not pressed, after 6 minutes, the oven will automatically cancel the
operation. This display will revert back to clock or colon mode.
Beep Sound
When a button is pressed correctly, a beep sound will be heard. If a button is pressed and no beep
is heard, the unit does not or can not accept the instruction. The oven will beep twice between
programmed stages. The oven will beep three times after preheating. At the end of any completed
program, the oven will beep 5 times.
Grill Button
(pg. 24-25)
Timer/Clock Button
(pg. 18, 34)
Stop/Reset Button
Before cooking:
One press clears all
your instructions.
During cooking:
One press temporarily
stops the cooking
process.
Another press cancels
all your instructions
and colon or time of
day appears in the
Display Window.
Dial
(pg. 16)
Display Window
(pg. 16)
Convection Button
(pg. 26-27)
Micro Power Button
(pg. 20)
Air Fry/Combination button
(pg. 28-33)
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Display Window
Dial Feature
To help you operate the oven conveniently, the present state will appear in the display window.
Preheating
Child Safety Lock
Setting
Defrost/Frozen Mode
Multistage Display
Convection/
Air Fry Mode
Grill Mode
Enamel Tray
Wire Rack
Microwave Mode
Auto Beverage
Program
Temperature Display
Number/Character
Weight Display (g)
Junior Menu Program
Auto Weight Program
More/Less Display
Auto Sensor Program
Time Display
(Minute/Second)
Start
The dial has the following 4 functions:
Cooking time
After selecting a manual cooking mode, enter time by turning
the dial. Use the dial for the Add Time function (pg. 23)
Auto Programs
When clock mode is displayed, turn the dial to select auto
programs and weight (pg. 22, 37-45)
One Push Reheating
When clock mode is displayed, press the dial for quick start
reheating chilled meal (pg. 36)
Start/Confirmation
Press the dial to start operating the oven or confirm the setting.
If during cooking the door is opened or Stop/Reset is pressed
once, Start has to be pressed again to continue cooking.
Note:
When cooking time is longer than 60 minutes, the time will appear in hours and minutes.
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1. Plug in.
Plug into a properly earthed electrical outlet. "REFER TO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE" will
appear in the display window, then you can start to operate.
2. Press twice to set clock.
Set clock as a 12 hour clock. Turn dial to select the time, then press Timer/Clock. (See page 18 for details)
3. Press .
e.g. 220 °C
“” will appear in the display window with the oven temperature. This procedure is to burn off the oil
used for rust protection in the oven. Press Convection button until 220 °C appears in the display window.
Remove all accessories from the oven before operation, keeping the Roller Ring and the Glass Tray in place.
4. Turn Dial to Select Time.
e.g. 5 minutes
Turn dial until 5 minutes is displayed in the window.
5. Press .
The time will be displayed in the window and count down. The oven will beep at the end of the program.
The oven is now ready to use.
Caution:
Heating elements and oven will be hot.
Let’s Start to Use Your Oven!
To Use Child Safety Lock
This feature allows you to prevent operation of the oven by a young child; however, the door will open. This
feature can be set when colon or the time of day is displayed.
To set: To cancel:
Press Stop/Reset button 3 times.
► “ ” appears in the display
window.
Press Stop/Reset button 3 times.
► Colon or time of day appears in
the display window.
Press 3 times. Press 3 times.
Note
To activate or cancel child safety lock, Stop/Reset must be pressed 3 times within a 10 second period.
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To Set Clock
1. Press twice.
“SET TIME” will appear in the display window, and the colon starts to blink.
2. Turn dial.
Enter the time by turning the dial. The time appears in the display.
3. Press .
The colon stops blinking. Time of day is now locked into the display.
Notes
1. If you want to reset time, please repeat step 1-3.
2. The clock will keep the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied.
3. Clock is a 12-hour display.
4. Oven will not operate while colon is still blinking.
Operation Guide Setting
To assist you in programming your oven, the following operation will appear in the display window. When you
become familiar with your oven, the operation guide can be turned off.
Press Timer/Clock button
four times.
Press Timer/Clock button
four times.
Colon or time of
day appears in the
display window.
Colon or time of
day appears in the
display window.
Display window.
Display window.
To turn off:
To turn on:
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Cooking Modes
The diagrams shown below are examples of the accessories. It may vary depending on recipe/dish used.
Further information can be found in the cooking guide.
Cooking Modes Uses
Accessories
to use
Containers
MICROWAVE
• Defrosting
• Reheating
• Melting: butter, chocolate, cheese.
• Cooking: fish, vegetables, fruits, eggs.
• Preparing: stewed fruits, jam, sauces,
custards, choux, pastry, caramel, meat, fish.
• Baking cakes without browning.
No Preheating
_
Use microwaveable,
plates or bowls eg.
Pyrex
®
, directly on the
Glass Tray.
No metal.
GRILL
• Grilling of meat or fish.
• Toast grilling.
• Colouring of gratin dishes or meringue pies.
No Preheating
Wire rack on
enamel tray *
Use heatproof dishes,
plates or bowls eg.
Pyrex
®
directly on the
Wire rack on Enamel
tray on Glass Tray *.
CONVECTION
• Baking of small items with short cooking
times: puff pastry, cookies, roll cakes.
• Special baking: bread rolls or brioches,
sponge cakes.
• Baking of pizzas and tarts.
Preheating Advised
Enamel tray
or wire rack *
Heat-proof, metal
tin can be used on
enamel tray *.
Do not place dishes
directly on Glass
Tray.
AIR FRY
• Cooking french fries.
• Cooking steak, pork chops, hamburgers.
• Cooking frozen breaded foods.
No Preheating
Air Fry basket
on wire rack
on enamel
tray*
Put the food on the Air
Fry basket directly.
COMBINATION 1
(GRILL +
MICROWAVE)
• Cooking lasagne, meat, potatoes or
vegetable gratins.
No Preheating
Wire rack on
enamel tray *
Microwaveable and
heatproof dishes
placed directly on
Wire rack on Enamel
Tray on Glass Tray *.
No metal.
COMBINATION 2-5
(CONVECTION +
MICROWAVE)
• Baking cakes.
• Puff pastry tarts.
Preheating If necessary
Enamel tray *
Microwaveable and
heatproof dishes
can be used on the
Enamel tray *.
Do not place dishes
directly on Glass
Tray.
No metal.
* N.B. Small food items can be placed directly on the Enamel Tray on the Wire Rack.
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To Cook/Reheat/Defrost on
Micro Power by Time Setting
This feature allows you to set the desired power and time for cooking by yourself.
1. Open Door.
Open the door and place container with food on the glass tray. Then close the door.
2. Press .
Press this button until the power you require appears in the display window. (see chart below)
Press Power Level Example of Use
Once 1000 W (High) Boil water. Cook fresh fruits, vegetables, preserved fruit and candies.
Twice 800 W (Medium-High) Cook poultry, meat, cakes, desserts. Heat milk
3 times 270 W (Defrost) Defrost meat, poultry or seafood.
4 times 600 W (Medium) Cook beef, lamb, eggs, fish and seafood. Melt butter.
5 times 440 W (Low) Simmer soups, stew and casseroles (less tender cuts).
6 times 300 W (Simmer) Cook tough meat, stew soup and soften butter.
7 times 100 W (Warm) Keep food warm and soften ice cream.
3. Enter Time.
Enter the cooking time by turning the dial. (1000 W : up to 30 minutes; Other powers : up to 1 hour 30 minutes)
4. Press .
The cooking time appears in the display window and begins to count down.
Notes
1. Three stages can be set continuously. This feature allows you to set different cooking stages without
extra input during the cooking process. Please refer to page 35.
2. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn the dial to increase or decrease
the cooking time. Time can be increased/decreased in 1 minute increments up to maximum time of
10 minutes. Turning the dial to zero will end cooking.
3. Do not attempt to use microwave only with any metal container in the oven.
4. Do not place food directly on the glass tray. Place in a microwaveable or glass dish. Foods reheated or
cooked by microwave only should be covered with a lid or pierced cling film, unless otherwise stated.
5. Standing time can be programmed after microwave power and time setting. Refer to “To Use Timer”
on page 34.
6. When cooking time is longer than 60 minutes, the time will appear in hours and minutes.
7. For manual defrosting times, please refer to the defrosting chart on page 21.
Oven Accessories to Use
When using your oven on microwave only, the glass tray provided must always be in
position.
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Defrosting Using Defrost Microwave and Time
Select the Defrost microwave power level. The times given below are a guideline only. Always check
the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting.
For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting.
Food Defrosting Time Method Standing Time
Meat
Beef/Lamb/Pork
joint 500 g
8-9 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned
saucer or use a microwave safe rack. Turn
once.
30 mins
Minced beef 500 g 6 mins 30 secs
Place in a suitable dish. Break up and turn
once.
5 mins
Chops 450 g 6-7 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
Turn once.
5 mins
Sausages 450 g 6 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
Turn twice.
5 mins
Bacon rashers
500 g
4-6 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn and separate
twice.
3 mins
Stewing steak
450 g
6 mins Place in a suitable dish. Break up frequently. 5 mins
Whole chicken
500 g
6-8 mins
Place in a suitable dish on an upturned
saucer or use a microwave safe rack. Turn
once.
10 mins
Chicken portions
450 g
5-7 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
Turn once.
10 mins
Fish
Whole 350 g 7-9 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn once. 5 mins
Fillets/Steak 450 g 5-6 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn once, separate
if necessary.
5 mins
Prawns 450 g 5-7 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Stir halfway during
defrosting.
5 mins
General
Bread sliced 400 g 4 mins
Place on a plate. Separate and rearrange
during defrosting.
5 mins
Slice of bread 45 g 20 secs-30 secs Place on a plate. 1-2 mins
Pastry 500 g 4 mins Place on a plate. Turn halfway. 5-10 mins
Soft fruit 450 g 5-6 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Stir once during
defrosting.
2 mins
Note
Opening the door and taking out the defrosted parts during the operating time is recommended. Turn
over, stir or rearrange the parts which are still icy.
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To Defrost Using Turbo Defrost
This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood automatically by just setting the weight. The serving/
weight is 100 g to 3000 g. The weight can be programmed in grams. The weight starts from the minimum weight.
1. Turn .
Turn dial to select auto menu No.1.
2. Press .
Press the dial to confirm the program. The microwave ( ) and defrost ( ) symbol will also appear.
3. Select Desired Weight.
Select the weight of the food by turning the dial. Turning the dial slowly will count up in 10 g steps. Turning
the dial quickly will speed up this process.
4. Press .
Defrosting time appears in the display window and begins to count down.
Food Maximum Weight
Meat loaf, whole chicken, ribs 3000 g
Beef, lamb, chicken portions 2000 g
Whole fish, shellfish, prawns and fish
fillet
1000 g
Tips for Turbo defrost
Boneless meat always demands longer time to defrost than meat with bones. For meat with bones, we
recommend subtracting 500 g from the total weight when it exceeds 2000 g, and subtracting 200-300 g from the
total when it weighs under 2000 g.
Two buzz beeps
Turn over meat, chicken, fish or shell fish. Separate stewed meat, chicken pieces and meat loaf. Separate the
burger patty from the hamburger.
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To Defrost Using Turbo Defrost
(continued)
Key to defrosting For even defrosting, turn over the foods or move the position of the foods in the
containers during the progress of defrosting.
Remove packaging and
place the raw meat on
a plate.
Remove packaging and
place the fish fillet on a
plate.
Defrosting Guidelines
For best results:
1. Place foods in a suitable container. Meat joints and chicken should be placed on an upturned saucer or on a
plastic rack if you have one.
2. Check food during defrosting, as foods vary in their defrosting speed.
3. It is not necessary to cover the food.
4. Always turn or stir the food especially when the oven “beeps’’.
5. Minced meat/chops/chicken portions should be broken up or separated as soon as possible and placed in a
single layer.
6. Allow standing time so that the centre of the food thaws out. (Minimum of 1 hour for joints of meat and whole
chickens).
This feature allows you to add cooking time at the end of previous cooking.
Notes
1. This feature is only available for Micro Power, Grill, Convection, Air Fry, Combination and Timer
features and it is not available for Turbo Defrost and Auto Weight/Sensor Programs.
2. The Add Time feature will be cancelled if you do not perform any operation within 1 minute after
cooking.
3. The Add Time feature can be used after multistage cooking.
4. The power level is the same as the last stage.
2. Press Start.
Time will be added.
The time in the display window will
count down.
1. After cooking, turn dial to select Add Time feature.
Maximum cooking time:
Microwave power 1000 W: up to 30 minutes;
Other microwave powers: up to 1 hour 30 minutes;
Grill: 1 hour 30 minutes,
Timer: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Convection, Air Fry, Combination: 9 hours.
To Use the Add Time Feature
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To Cook on Grill by Time Setting
The grill system on the oven gives fast efficient cooking for a wide variety of foods e.g. chops, sausages, steaks,
toast, etc. There are 3 different grill settings available. The glass tray must always be in position when using the
oven.
1. Press .
Press to set the desired power level. (see chart below)
Press Power Level Suitable kinds of foods
Once Grill 1 (High) Toasting bread, muffins and teacakes etc.
Twice Grill 2 (Medium) Thin seafood.
3 times Grill 3 (Low) Slice of poultry or meat.
2. Enter Time.
Enter the cooking time by turning the dial. (up to 1 hour 30 minutes)
3. Press .
The cooking time appears in the display window and begins to count down.
Notes
1. There is no microwave power on the grill only program.
2. Use the accessories provided, as explained on the next page.
3. Most meat items e.g. bacon, sausages, chops can be cooked on the hottest setting - Grill 1. This
setting is also suitable for toasting bread, muffins and teacakes etc.
4. Grill 2 and Grill 3 are used for more delicate foods or those that require a longer grill time e.g. fish or
chicken portions.
5. Never cover foods when grilling.
6. Do not attempt to preheat the grill.
7. The grill will only operate with the oven door closed. It is not possible to use the grill function with
the door open.
8. Most foods require turning halfway during cooking. When turning food, open oven door and
carefully remove wire rack using oven gloves.
9. Always use oven gloves when removing the food and accessories after grilling as the oven
and accessories will be very hot.
10. After turning, return food to the oven and close door. After closing oven door, press Start. The oven
display will continue to count down the remaining grilling time. It is quite safe to open the oven door
at any time to check the progress of the food as it is grilling.
11. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn the dial to increase or decrease
the cooking time. Time can be increased/decreased in 1 minute increments up to maximum time of
10 minutes. Turning the dial to zero will end cooking.
12. The grill will glow on and off during cooking - this is normal. Always clean the oven after using the
grill and before using the microwave or combination mode.
13. After grilling it is important that the grill accessories are removed for cleaning before reuse and that
the oven walls and floor are wiped with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease.
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To Cook on Grill by Time Setting
(continued)
Oven Accessories to Use
When grilling foods the glass tray should be in position, with the enamel tray and the wire rack on top.
Place food on wire rack on the enamel tray on the glass tray. The wire rack will allow fat to drip through into the
enamel tray to reduce excess splatter and smoke when grilling steaks, chops and other fatty foods.
Most foods require turning halfway during cooking. When turning food, open oven door and carefully remove the
enamel tray and wire rack by holding the accessories firmly. Use oven gloves when removing accessories as
they will be very hot, and so will the roof and walls of the oven.
After turning, return food to the oven, close door and press Start. The oven will continue to count down the
remaining cooking time. It is quite safe to open the oven door at any time to check the progress of the food as it
is grilling.
If grilling fish or small items, place the enamel tray on top of the wire rack.
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To Cook on Convection by Time Setting
Your microwave oven can be used in convection mode which incorporates a heating element with a fan. For best
results always place food in a preheated oven.
Without Preheating:
1. Press .
Press to select oven temperature. There is a choice of convection temperatures 40 °C and 100 °C - 220 °C.
Default temperature is 150 °C.
2. Enter Time.
Enter the cooking time by turning the dial. (up to 9 hours)
3. Press .
The cooking time appears in the display window and begins to count down.
With Preheating:
1. Press .
Press to select oven temperature. There is a choice of convection temperatures 100 °C - 220 °C. Default
temperature is 150 °C.
2. Press to Preheat Oven.
A “P” will appear in the display window. When the oven is preheated the oven will beep and the “P” will flash.
Then open the door and place the food inside.
Note: Open the door using the door release, because if the Stop/Reset button is pressed the program may
be cancelled.
3. Enter Time.
Enter the cooking time by turning the dial. (up to 9 hours)
4. Press .
The cooking time appears in the display window and begins to count down.
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To Cook on Convection by Time Setting
(continued)
Don’t forget that for ease of programming of the most commonly used temperatures, your oven will start at 150 °C.
Temp °C Suitable kinds of foods
150 °C Cheese cake
160/170 °C Ginger bread, Cookies
180 °C Fairy Cakes, Meat Joints
190 °C Gratins, Pastry pies, Chicken
200 °C Scones, Swiss Roll, Muffins
220 °C Puddings, Bread
Notes
1. For quick selection of the most commonly used cooking temperatures, the oven starts at 150 °C and
then for each press the temperature will count up in 10 °C stages to 220 °C, then to, 40 °C, 100 °C,
110 °C etc.
2. When preheating, the screen displays the actual temperature of the oven cavity. The current
temperature is not displayed until more than 100 °C is reached. To change the temperature during
cooking, press the Convection button.
3. 40 °C is for dough fermentation, such as for pizza bases or bakery dough when making bread.
4. The oven can not preheat to 40 °C.
5. Do not open the door during preheating.
6. The oven will maintain the selected temperature for approximately 30 minutes. If no food has been
placed inside the oven, then it will automatically cancel the cooking program and “OPEN DOOR” will
appear in the display window. If no cooking time is set, oven will revert to time of day after 6 minutes.
7. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn dial to increase or decrease the
cooking time. Time can be increased/decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. Turning
the dial to zero will end cooking.
8. When the selected cooking time is less than one hour, the time counts down second by second.
When the selected cooking time is over one hour, the time counts down minute by minute until only
“1H 00” (1 hour) remains. The display then indicates minutes and seconds and counts down second
by second.
9. The accessories and the surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven gloves.
Oven Accessories to Use
When using the Convection oven the glass tray should be in position and must have the enamel tray
placed on top.
The food is then placed onto the enamel tray. Follow your individual recipe guidelines.
Roasting meat: glass tray,
enamel tray.
Baking: glass tray, enamel tray. Baking: glass tray, enamel tray,
wire rack.
When using the oven as a convection oven, there is no microwave power, i.e. the oven is operating as a
conventional oven and you can use all your standard metal baking tins and ovenware.
It is not recommended to cook on more than one level when using the convection oven. When cooking 2 trays
of buns etc, cook in two batches.
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To Cook on Air Fry by Time Setting
The Air Fry function combines intense heat and maximized airflow to cook food so that it is crispy and brown.
There is no need for preheating. Turn the dial to set cooking time (up to 9 hours) after selecting the Air Fry
function.
1. Press .
Press once to 3 times (preheat is not possible).
Press Air Fry Level Temperature Uses
Once Air Fry 1 180 °C Prawn, cauliflower, asparagus, mushrooms
Twice Air Fry 2 200 °C Whole fish, spring rolls, sausages
3 times Air Fry 3 220 °C Frozen chicken nuggets, frozen potato fries, chicken breast
2. Enter Time.
Enter the cooking time by turning the dial (up to 9 hours)
3. Press .
The cooking time appears in the display window and begins to count down.
Notes
1. Ensure to use the proper accessories. Put the food on the Air Fry Basket on the Wire Rack on the
Enamel Tray to catch any dripping oil. DO NOT remove the spacers on the Wire Rack.
2. Arrange food evenly in the Air Fry Basket. For best results, place food in a single layer and leave
space between pieces. For large amounts of food, stir or re-arrange the food several times during
cooking.
3. When the selected cooking time is less than one hour, the time counts down second by second.
4. When the selected cooking time is over one hour, the time counts down minute by minute until only
“1H 00” (1 hour) remains. The display then indicates minutes and seconds and counts down second
by second.
5. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn dial to increase or decrease the
cooking time. Time can be increased/decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. Turning
the dial to zero will end cooking.
Caution!
The accessories and the surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven gloves.
Always use oven gloves when removing dishes from the oven, especially when turning or
stirring foods, as the accessories and surrounding oven will get very hot.
Notes
1. Food is usually cooked uncovered.
2. After cooking it is important that the accessories are removed for cleaning before re-use and that
the oven walls and floor are wiped with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease.
3. Foods should always be cooked until browned and piping hot.
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To Cook on Air Fry by Time Setting
(continued)
Oven Accessories to Use
When using the air fry function, place the
accessories in the oven with the enamel tray on
top of the glass turntable, then the wire rack with
the air fry basket on top containing the food.
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Temp.
Time to Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Frozen
Chips/French fries 450 g 220 °C 24-26 min Turn over at ⅔ of total time.
Chicken nuggets 700 g 220 °C 22-24 min Turn over at ⅔ of total time.
Spring rolls 500 g (12) 220 °C 18-20 min Brush oil. Turn over at ⅔ of total time.
Hash browns 500 g 220 °C 21-24 min Turn over at ⅔ of total time.
Chilled
Fish fillets 600 g (4) 220 °C 22-25 min
Seasoned with salt & black pepper.
Put on baking sheet.
Sausages 600 g (8) 200 °C 18-20 min Turn over at ⅔ of total time.
Chicken drumsticks 1000 g (8) 220 °C 35-40 min
Cut open the surface of the drumstick with a
knife. Seasoned with oil, salt & black pepper.
Turn over at ⅔ of total time.
Burger patties 800 g (8) 200 °C 21-24 min Turn over at ⅔ of total time.
Pork chops 450 g (4) 220 °C 29-35 min
Seasoned with oil, salt & black pepper.
Turn over at ⅔ of total time.
Chicken wings 850 g 220 °C 26-30 min
Seasoned with oil, salt & black pepper.
Turn over at ⅔ of total time.
Chicken breast 350 g (2) 220 °C 25-30 min
Seasoned with oil, salt & black pepper.
Turn over at ⅔ of total time.
Fresh
Cauliflower 500 g 180 °C 21-24 min
Seasoned with oil, salt black pepper & chili
powder. Turn over/stir at ⅔ of total time.
Asparagus 300 g 180 °C 13-15 min
Seasoned with oil, salt & black pepper.
Turn over/stir at ⅔ of total time.
Carrot 800 g 180 °C 23-25 min
Seasoned with oil, salt & black pepper.
Turn over/stir at ½ of total time.
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To Cook on Combination by Time Setting
Your oven has two methods of cooking by Combination.
1. Grill and Microwave (preheat is not possible)
2. Convection and Microwave (with and without preheating)
Combination cooking is ideal for many foods. The microwave power cooks them quickly, whilst the convection
or grill gives the traditional browning and crispness. All this happens simultaneously resulting in most foods being
cooked in ½ - ⅔ of the conventional cooking time.
Press
Combi
Level
Combination Type Uses
4 times Combi 1 Grill 1 (High) + MW 440 W
Breaded fish, breaded chicken, toasted sandwiches,
frozen croquettes, samosas, spring rolls
Grill + Microwave
This combination mode is suitable for foods which are normally grilled and for reheating small savoury items.
1. Press .
Press 4 times (preheat is not possible).
2. Enter Time.
Enter the cooking time by turning the dial. (up to 9 hours)
3. Press .
The cooking time appears in the display window and begins to count down.
Notes
1. Do not use this program with less than 200 g of food.
2. It is not necessary to preheat when using this combination mode and food should always be cooked
uncovered.
3. The grill will glow on and off during cooking - this is normal.
4. To turn food just press the door release, remove the enamel tray and wire rack, turn the food, return
to the oven, close the door and press Start. The oven will continue to countdown the remaining
cooking time.
5. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn dial to increase or decrease the
cooking time. Time can be increased/decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. Turning
the dial to zero will end cooking.
6. The accessories and the surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven gloves.
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To Cook on Combination by Time Setting
(continued)
Oven Accessories to Use
When using Combination cooking the glass tray should be in position and must have the enamel tray on top,
unless otherwise stated.
Food should be placed directly onto the wire rack on the enamel tray. This is then placed on the glass tray.
When cooking fish or small items, food can be placed directly on the enamel tray on top of the wire rack.
Convection + Microwave
This is the most popular combination mode combining Convection Heat with Micro Power. Casseroles, meat
joints, jacket potatoes and pastries are very successful using this combination. Unsuitable foods are those which
contain whisked eggs, meringues, rich fruit cakes, biscuits and Yorkshire puddings.
Press
Combi
Level
Combination Type Uses
5 times Combi 2 Convection 180 °C + MW 100 W Stews, casseroles and slow cooking roast meats
6 times Combi 3 Convection 220 °C + MW 440 W
Frozen potato products, quiches, part baked rolls
and baguettes, thin based pizzas, chilled gratins,
fruit pies, crumbles
7 times Combi 4 Convection 200 °C + MW 440 W
Pasties, meat pies, whole chicken, turkey crown,
frozen gratins
8 times Combi 5 Convection 160 °C + MW 440 W Joints of meat, croissants, thick based pizzas
Without Preheating:
1. Press .
Press 5-8 times to select combination power levels. (There is a choice of 4 levels available).
2. Enter Time.
Enter the cooking time by turning the dial. (up to 9 hours)
3. Press .
The cooking time appears in the display window and begins to count down.
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To Cook on Combination by Time Setting
(continued)
With Preheating:
1. Press .
Press 5-8 times to select combination power levels. (There is a choice of 4 levels available).
2. Press to Preheat Oven.
A “P” will appear in the display window. When the oven is preheated the oven will beep and the “P” will flash.
Then open the door and place the food inside.
Note: Open the door using the door release, because if the Stop/Reset button is pressed the program may
be cancelled.
3. Enter Time.
Enter the cooking time by turning the dial. (up to 9 hours)
4. Press .
The cooking time appears in the display window and begins to count down.
Notes
1. Do not use this program with less than 200 g of food.
2. Food is usually cooked uncovered.
3. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn dial to increase or decrease the
cooking time. Time can be increased/decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. Turning
the dial to zero will end cooking.
4. Foods should always be cooked until browned and piping hot.
5. The accessories and the surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven gloves.
6. After cooking it is important that the accessories are removed for cleaning before re-use and that the
oven walls and floor are wiped with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease.
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To Cook on Combination by Time Setting
(continued)
Oven Accessories to Use
When using Combination cooking the glass tray should be in position and must have the enamel tray on top,
unless otherwise stated.
Items of food can be placed onto the wire rack on the enamel tray on the glass
tray. Heatproof dishes of food should be placed directly onto the enamel tray on
the glass tray.
Joints and portions of meat should be placed on an upturned saucer on the
enamel tray on the glass tray. Alternatively they can be placed in a heatproof dish
on the enamel tray on the glass tray.
Recipes using foil or metal containers e.g. cakes and pastries should be placed
directly onto the enamel tray on glass tray.
Containers to Use for Combination Feature
It is possible to use smooth seamed metal tins and foil containers on combination but they must be placed
directly onto the enamel tray on the glass tray. They must not be placed directly onto the wire rack, or arcing will
occur.
If you experience arcing, which is when you see blue sparks or hear crackling noises, the metal container is
unsuitable or you have insufficient food in the oven. You should stop the program immediately and change the
container or re-program to convection only.
Do not use plastic microwave containers with Combination programs.
Dishes must be able to withstand the heat of the top grill. Do not put dishes on wire rack directly under the grill,
place on enamel tray on glass tray.
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To Use Timer
(Kitchen Timer/Standing Time/Delay Start)
This feature allows you to program the oven as a kitchen timer. It can be also used to program a standing time
after cooking is completed or to program a delayed start.
To Set Kitchen Timer.
Set desired amount of time by
turning the dial. An “H” will appear
in the display to denote hours.
(up to 1 hour 30 minutes)
Press Start.
Time will count down
without oven operating.
Press once.
To Set Standing Time:
Set desired amount of
time by turning the dial.
An “H” will appear in the
display to denote hours.
(up to 1 hour 30 minutes)
Press Start.
Cooking program will
commence after which
the standing time will
count down.
Press once.
Set the desired
cooking program.
(up to 2 stages)
To set Delay Start:
Set desired amount of time
by turning the dial. An “H” will
appear in the display to denote
hours. (up to 1 hour 30 minutes)
Press Start.
Delayed time will count
down then the cooking
program will start.
Press once.
Set the desired
cooking program.
(up to 2 stages)
Notes
1. If the oven door is opened during Kitchen Timer, Standing Time, Delay Start, the time in the display
window will continue to count down.
2.
Standing Time and Delay Start can not be programmed together with Turbo Defrost and Auto Weight/
Sensor Programs and preheating. This is to prevent the starting temperature of food from rising
before defrosting or cooking begins. A change in starting temperature could cause inaccurate results.
3.
When using Standing time or Delay Start, it is up to 2 power stages. See Multistage Setting on page 35.
4. If the programmed standing time exceeds one hour, the time will count down in units of minutes. If
less than one hour, the time will count down in units of seconds.
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Multistage Setting
2 or 3 Stage Cooking.
E.g.: To cook on 600 W for 2 minutes, cook on 180 °C for 15 minutes and cook on Grill 1 for 10 minutes.
Press Micro Power
button 4 times to
select 600 W.
Press Convection
button 4 times to
select 180 °C.
Set the cooking time to
2 minutes by turning
the dial.
Set the cooking
time to 15 minutes
by turning the dial.
Press Grill
button once to
select Grill 1.
Set the cooking
time to 10 minutes
by turning the dial.
Press Start.
The cooking program will
start and the time in the
display will count down.
Notes
1. When operating, two beeps will sound between each stage.
2.
Turbo Defrost, Auto Weight/Sensor Programs and preheating can not be used with multistage cooking.
3. Standing Time and Delay Start can be used in multistage cooking.
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One Push Reheating
The unique feature ‘the Genius’ built-in sensor allows you to reheat a chilled meal with one push of
the dial. It is not necessary to select the power level or cooking time. The built-in sensor measures the
humidity of the food and calculates the cooking time.
When clock mode is displayed,
press the dial to start. To reset
oven and return to clock mode,
press Stop/Reset.
Program Weight Accessories Instructions
Sensor
Reheat
(fresh pre-
cooked chilled
meal)
200-1000 g
All foods must be pre-cooked. Foods should be at
refrigerator temperature approx.+ 5 °C. Reheat in
microwaveable container as purchased. Pierce cling
film with a fork several times.
If transferring food to a dish, cover with pierced cling
film. Press dial to Start. Stir at beeps. Stir again at end
of program and allow a few minutes standing time.
Large pieces of meat/fish in a thin sauce may require
longer cooking. This program is not suitable for starchy
food such as rice, noodles or potatoes.
How it works
Once the One Push Reheating has been selected and Start is pressed the food is heated up. As food begins
to get hot, steam is emitted. When the food reaches a certain temperature and begins to cook, an even greater
amount of steam is released. The increase in steam emission is detected by a humidity sensor in the oven. This
acts as a signal for the oven to calculate how much longer the food needs to cook.
The remaining cooking time will appear in the display window after two beeps.
Whilst the Sensor symbol is still flashing in the display window the oven door should not be opened. Wait until
the cooking time appears in the window, and then open the door if required, to stir or turn the food.
Adjust to Taste
The One Push Reheating reheats a chilled meal for average tastes. You are able to adjust the reheating
program to your own taste. After pressing Start, +/- symbol and flashing bar appears in the display, turn dial
clockwise for more time or anticlockwise for less time. This operation should be completed within 14 seconds.
Default mode is normal.
Notes
1. This feature is not suitable for foods that cannot be stirred eg. lasagne / shepherd’s pie.
2. Do not reheat bread or pastry products (raw or uncooked), or beverages.
3. The oven automatically calculates the reheating time or the remaining reheating time.
4. The door should not be opened before the time appears in the display window.
5. To prevent any mistakes during One Push Reheating ensure that the glass tray and the container
are dry.
6. The room temperature should not be more than 35 °C and not less than 0 °C.
7. If the oven has previously been used and it is too hot to be used on One Push Reheating, ‘HOT’ will
appear in the display window. After the ‘HOT’ disappears, the One Push Reheating may be used. If
in a hurry, cook food manually by selecting the correct cooking mode and cooking time yourself.
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Auto Weight Program Setting
For those auto programs that do not need to preheat. Operate as below:
Auto Programs without Preheating
1. Turn .
To allow auto program operation, ensure the oven is in Clock mode. Select the desired Auto Weight Program
by turning the dial.
2. Press .
Press the dial to confirm the program. Auto program number appears in the display. The microwave and /or
grill or convection and auto weight symbols appear in the display and frozen food symbol if applicable
.
3. Turn .
Select the weight of the food by turning the dial (except No.21). Turning the dial slowly will count up in 10 g steps.
4. Press .
Press once.
When you select an auto program, corresponding symbols will appear in the display to show the cooking mode
that will be used and the accessories that are needed, in addition to the glass tray. These are what they mean:
Wire rack
Enamel tray
ConvectionGrillMicrowave
Frozen food
Preheat
Notes
The auto weight programs are designed to take the guesswork out of cooking or reheating your food.
They must only be used for the foods described.
1. Only cook foods within the weight ranges described (see page 39).
2. Only use the accessories as indicated on pages 40-42.
3. Beverage programs 2-4 and Junior programs 15-16, 21 use Microwave power only. Re-bake Bread
programs 5-6; Junior programs 17-20 and Combi programs 22-26 use a combination of Microwave
and Convection or Grill. Roast programs 27-30 use Convection.
4. Do not cover food unless stated when using a Combination or Convection program. This will
prevent the food browning. The heat will also melt any plastic covering.
5. Most foods benefit from a standing time after cooking on an auto program, to allow heat to continue
conducting to the centre.
6. To allow for some variations that occur in food, check that food is thoroughly cooked and piping hot
before serving.
7. Always weigh the food rather than relying on the package weight information.
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Auto Weight Program Setting
(continued)
This feature allows you to cook or reheat foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the Microwave
power level and/or Convection and/or Combination setting, then the cooking time automatically. Select the
category of food and then just enter the weight. The symbols above will appear in the display window. The
weight will be entered in grams.
Auto Programs with Preheating
It is necessary to preheat the oven for Re-Bake Bread Programs 5 (Baguette/Crusty Rolls), 6 (Croissants),
Junior Menu Programs, 18 (Chilled Breaded Products), 19 (Frozen Breaded Products), 20 (Fresh Vegetable
Fries); Auto Combi/Roast Programs, 23 (Frozen Potato Products), 25 (Fish and Chips), 26 (Whole Chicken).
1. Turn .
To allow for Auto Weight Program operation, ensure the oven is in clock mode. Select the desired program
by turning the dial. Refer to pages 40-42.
2. Press .
Press the dial to confirm program selection. Auto program number appears in the display. The microwave
and/or grill or convection and auto weight symbols appear in the display and frozen food symbol if applicable.
3. Press .
Press the dial to preheat the oven.
4. Turn .
After preheating, beeps sound and ‘P’ will flash in the display. Place the food in the oven and select the
weight of the food by turning the dial.
5. Press .
Press once.
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Auto Weight Program Setting
(continued)
Minimum/Maximum Weights for Auto Weight Programs
Program Minimum weight Maximum weight
2. Tea/Coffee 200 g 400 g
3. Milk/Hot Chocolate/Milky Coffee 200 g 600 g
4. Soup 200 g 1000 g
Program Minimum weight Maximum weight
5. Baguette/Crusty Rolls 100 g 500 g
6. Croissants 50 g 350 g
Program Minimum weight Maximum weight
15. Purée Vegetables 100 g 400 g
16. Purée Fruits 100 g 400 g
17. Junior Pasta Bake 250 g 800 g
18. Chilled Breaded Products 100 g 500 g
19. Frozen Breaded Products 100 g 500 g
20. Fresh Vegetable Fries 100 g 500 g
21. Mug Cake
-
1 mug
Program Minimum weight Maximum weight
22. Frozen Pizza 200 g 450 g
23. Frozen Potato Products 200 g 500 g
24. Roast Pork 500 g 2000 g
25. Fish and Chips 200 g 500 g
26. Whole Chicken 900 g 2000 g
27. Beef Rare 500 g 2000 g
28. Beef Medium 500 g 2000 g
29. Lamb Medium 1000 g 2000 g
30. Lamb Well Done 1000 g 2000 g
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Auto Weight Beverage Programs
2. Tea/Coffee
For reheating one beverage with a fixed weight of 200 g
or two beverages of 200 g each from room temperature
eg. tea, coffee. Place container at the center of the
glass tray. Turn dial to select program 2, Tea/Coffee.
Press the dial to confirm the program. Select 200 g for
1 beverage or 400 g for two beverages by turning the
dial and press Start. Stir before and after heating.
3. Milk/Hot Chocolate/
Milky Coffee
For reheating one mug of milk with a fixed weight of
200 g or one jug of milk with a fixed weight of 600 g
from fridge temperature. This program is suitable for
full fat, semi-skimmed and skimmed milk.
The hot milk can be used for making milky coffee or
hot chocolate. Place container at the center of the
glass tray. Turn the dial to select program 3, Milk/Hot
Chocolate/Milky Coffee. Press the dial to confirm the
program. Select 200 g for 1 mug or 600 g for 1 jug
by turning the dial and press Start. Stir before and
after heating for one mug of milk. Stir at beeps during
heating for one jug of milk.
4. Soup
For reheating tetra, canned or homemade soups.
Soup should be at refrigerator temperature. Soup
should be placed in a suitable sized microwaveable
bowl. It is preferable to cover with a lid or plate or
saucer. Turn the dial to select program 4, Soup. Press
the dial to confirm the program. Turn the dial to select
weight and press Start. Stir before, at beeps and
after reheating. Final temperature of soup may vary
depending on thickness of soup, starting temperature,
sugar and fat content of soup.
Re-Bake Bread Programs
Junior Menu Programs
5. Baguette/Crusty
Rolls
+ +
To re-bake baguettes and crusty rolls. This program
is suitable for reheating, browning and crisping
pre-purchased baguettes and rolls from room
temperature. Ensure height of baguette/rolls is no
more than 5 cm. Turn the dial to select program 5,
Baguettes/Crusty Rolls. Press the dial to confirm
the program. Press Start to preheat the oven. After
preheating, beeps sound and ‘P’ will flash in the
display. Place baguette/crusty rolls on enamel tray
on glass tray. Turn the dial to enter weight and press
Start. After cooking place on a wire rack for a few
minutes.
6. Croissants
+ +
To re-bake croissants. This program is suitable for
reheating, browning and crisping pre-purchased
croissants from room temperature. Turn the dial to
select program 6, Croissants. Press the dial to confirm
the program. Press Start to preheat the oven. After
preheating, beeps sound and ‘P’ will flash in the
display. Place croissants on enamel tray on glass tray.
Turn the dial to enter weight and press Start. After
cooking, place on a wire rack for a few minutes.
The Junior Menu offers a range of programs catering
for babies, toddlers and older children - great for time
saving and convenience. The fruit and vegetable
purées are ideal first foods for weaning babies.
Homemade purées taste like real food and cost less
than jars or packets. Extra portions can be frozen in
ice cube trays, then defrosted and reheated. Healthy
vegetable fries and pasta bakes are perfect for smaller
tummies. For operation refer to pages 37-38.
15. Purée Vegetables
This program is suitable for cooking parsnips, potatoes,
butternut squash, carrots, sweet potato and swede.
The cooked vegetables are then puréed and suitable
when weaning babies. Peel and chop the vegetables
into even and small sized pieces. Place in a microwave
safe dish. Add the following quantities of water:
Vegetables Water
100 g - 150 g 75 ml
160 g - 300 g 100 ml
310 g - 400 g 150 ml
Cover with lid. Turn the dial to select program 15, Purée
Vegetables. Press the dial to confirm the program. Place
container at the center of the glass tray. Turn the dial
to enter the weight of the vegetables. Press Start. Stir
at beeps. After cooking allow to stand for 10 minutes.
Purée the vegetables with the cooking liquid using a
blender. If necessary adjust the consistency with a
little water to thin or baby rice to thicken. Check the
temperature before feeding.
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Junior Menu Programs
(continued)
16. Purée Fruits
This program is suitable for cooking apples, pears,
peaches, papaya and mango. The cooked fruit is then
puréed and suitable when weaning babies. Peel and
chop the fruit into even and small sized pieces. Place
in a microwave safe dish. Add the following quantities
of water:
Fruit Water
100 g -150 g 75 ml
160 g - 300 g 100 ml
310 g - 400 g 150 ml
Cover with lid. Turn the dial to select program 16, Purée
Fruits. Press the dial to confirm the program. Place
container at the center of the glass tray. Turn the dial to
enter the weight of the fruit. Press Start. Stir at beeps.
After cooking allow to stand for 10 minutes. Purée the
fruit with the cooking liquid using a blender. If necessary
adjust the consistency with a little water to thin or baby
rice to thicken. Check the temperature before feeding.
17. Junior Pasta
Bake +
For cooking fresh pasta bake using fresh pasta (penne,
spaghetti, fusilli), cheese or tomato based sauce and
grated mild cheddar cheese. Use a suitable square,
shallow Pyrex
®
container. Place on wire rack on glass
tray. Use the following quantities:
Pasta Sauce Cheese
250 g 70 g 140 g 40 g
500 g 150 g 300 g 50 g
800 g 250 g 500 g 50 g
Other ingredients may be added such as ham, tuna
and sweetcorn. In this case substitute some of the
sauce for the chosen added ingredients. Turn the dial
to select program 17, Junior Pasta Bake. Press the
dial to confirm the program. Turn the dial to enter the
weight - 250 g, 500 g or 800 g. Press Start.
18. Chilled Breaded
Products
+
For preparing chilled breaded products such as
breaded chicken strips, fish goujons, popcorn chicken,
chicken bites or breaded chicken fillets. Turn the
dial to select program 18, Chilled Breaded Products.
Press the dial to confirm the program. Press Start to
preheat the oven. After preheating, beeps sound and
‘P’ will flash in the display. Remove all packaging and
place the chilled breaded products on the enamel tray
on the wire rack on glass tray. Turn the dial to enter
weight of food and Press Start. Turn at beeps.
19. Frozen Breaded
Products
+
For preparing frozen breaded products such as frozen
popcorn chicken, frozen chicken nuggets, frozen turkey
drummers, frozen fish fingers, frozen scampi. Turn the
dial to select program 19, Frozen Breaded Products.
Press the dial to confirm the program. Press Start to
preheat the oven. After preheating, beeps sound and
‘P’ will flash in the display. Remove all packaging and
place the frozen breaded products on the enamel tray
on the wire rack on glass tray. Turn the dial to enter
weight of food and Press Start. Turn at beeps.
20. Fresh Vegetable
Fries
+
For preparing fresh vegetable fries such as sweet
potato, white potato, carrots, parsnips and courgettes.
Peel and cut the vegetables into baton shapes. Toss
in a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Turn the dial to select
program 20, Fresh Vegetables Fries. Press the dial to
confirm the program. Press Start to preheat the oven.
After preheating, beeps sound and ‘P’ will flash in the
display. Place the vegetables on the enamel tray on the
wire rack on glass tray. Turn the dial to enter weight of
food and Press Start. Turn/Stir at beeps.
21. Mug Cake
For cooking one mug cake, either Chocolate Brownie,
Lemon or banana. Prepare the mug cake as in the
following recipes. Size of mug should be no smaller
than 300 ml. Place container at the center of the glass
tray. Turn the dial to select program 21, Mug Cake.
Press the dial to confirm the program. Press Start. After
cooking allow to stand for a few minutes and serve
warm in the mug with ice cream, custard or cream.
Ingredients
For 1 serving
4 ½ tbsp self raising flour
1.5 tbsp sugar
2 ½ tbsp cocoa powder
3 tbsp melted butter
3 tbsp milk
30 g milk chocolate,
chopped
Decoration: sprinkles or
mini marshmallows
Chocolate Brownie
Mug Cake
1. Mix flour, sugar and
cocoa powder together
in mug.
2. Add melted butter and
milk and mix.
3. Add chopped chocolate.
Mix thoroughly.
4. After cooking decorate
with sprinkles or mini
marshmallows.
Ingredients
For 1 serving
3 tbsp flour
1.5 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp sugar
¼ tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp lemon juice,
plus zest ½ lemon
1 egg, beaten
Decoration: strawberries,
blueberries, sprinkles
Lemon Mug Cake
1.
Mix flour, sugar, baking
powder and salt together
in mug.
2. Add vegetable oil,
lemon juice, lemon zest
and beaten egg. Mix
thoroughly.
3. After cooking, decorate
with strawberries,
blueberries or sprinkles.
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Auto Combi/Roast Programs
22. Frozen Pizza
+
For reheating and browning frozen,
purchased pizza. Turn the dial to select program 22,
Frozen Pizza. Press the dial to confirm the program.
Remove all packaging and place pizza on the wire
rack on enamel tray on glass tray. Turn the dial to
enter weight and press Start.
23.
Frozen Potato Products
+ +
To cook frozen potato products, e.g. hash browns,
croquettes, etc,. that are suitable for grilling. Turn the
dial to select program 23, Frozen Potato Products.
Press the dial to confirm the program. Press Start to
preheat the oven. After preheating, beeps sound and
‘P’ will flash in the display. Spread potato products out
on the enamel tray on wire rack on glass tray. Turn
the dial to enter the weight. Press Start. Turn/stir at
beeps. For best results cook in a single layer.
Note: Potato products vary considerably. We suggest
checking a few minutes before the end of cooking to
assess levels of browning.
24. Roast Pork
+
Suitable for roasting joints of pork, leg, boned and
rolled loin, rib roast and shoulder. Score rind, brush
with lemon juice and rub liberally with salt. Place roast
rind side up on the enamel tray on glass tray. Turn the
dial to select program 24, Roast Pork, Press the dial to
confirm the program enter the weight of the food and
press Start. Turn at beeps. Do not use cling film or lid.
25. Fish and Chips
+
This program is suitable for pre-purchased frozen
battered or breaded fish and pre-purchased frozen
oven chips. This program is suitable for 1 portion of
fish and chips. The fish must weigh between 100 g -
250 g and the chips must weigh between 100 g -
250 g. Turn the dial to select program 25, Fish and
Chips. Press the dial to confirm the program. Press
Start to preheat the oven. After preheating, beeps
sound and ‘P’ will flash in the display. Brush some
oil on the fish. Spread the fish and chips out on the
enamel tray on wire rack on glass tray. Turn the dial
to enter the weight of the fish and chips. Press Start.
Turn/stir at beeps. For best results cook in a single
layer.
26. Whole Chicken
+
To cook whole fresh unstuffed chickens. Cook stuffing
separately. Turn the dial to select program 26, Whole
Chicken. Press the dial to confirm the program. Press
Start to preheat the oven. After preheating, beeps
sound and ‘P’ will flash in the display. Place chicken on
the enamel tray on glass tray. Turn the dial to select the
weight of the chicken, then press Start. Start cooking
breast side down and turn at beeps, taking care with
hot juices. Allow to stand for 5 minutes after cooking.
27. Beef Rare
For cooking rare fresh roast beef (top side, rump or
silverside). Place on the enamel on glass tray. Turn the
dial to select program 27, Beef Rare. Press the dial to
confirm the program, Turn the dial to enter the weight
of the food and press Start. Turn at beeps. Allow to
stand for 10 to 20 minutes after cooking.
28. Beef Medium
For cooking medium fresh roast beef (top side, rump
or silverside). Place on the enamel on glass tray. Turn
the dial to select program 28, Beef Medium. Press
the dial to confirm the program, Turn the dial to enter
the weight of the food and press Start. Turn at beeps.
Allow to stand for 10 to 20 minutes after cooking.
29. Lamb Medium
For cooking medium fresh roast leg of lamb with bone.
Place on the enamel on glass tray. Turn the dial to
select program 29, Lamb Medium. Press the dial to
confirm the program. Turn the dial to enter the weight
of the food and press Start. Turn at beeps. Allow to
stand for 10 to 20 minutes after cooking.
30. Lamb Well Done
For cooking well done fresh roast leg of lamb with
bone. Place on the enamel on glass tray. Turn the
dial to select program 30, Lamb Well Done. Press the
dial to confirm the program, Turn the dial to enter the
weight of the food and press Start. Turn at beeps.
Allow to stand for 10 to 20 minutes after cooking.
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Auto Sensor Programs
This feature allows you to cook or reheat foods without entering the weight. The built-in sensor measures
the humidity of the food and calculates cooking time.
How it works
Once the food has been selected and Start pressed
the food is heated up. As food begins to get hot,
steam is emitted. When the food reaches a certain
temperature and begins to cook, an even greater
amount of steam is released. The increase in steam
emission is detected by a humidity sensor in the oven.
This acts as a signal for the oven to calculate how
much longer the food needs to cook.
The remaining cooking time will appear in the display
window after two beeps.
Whilst the Sensor symbol is still flashing in the display
window the oven door should not be opened. Wait
until the cooking time appears in the window, and then
open the door if required, to stir or turn the food.
Adjust to Taste
The Sensor programs cook foods for average tastes. You are able to adjust the cooking programs to your own
taste. After pressing Start, turn dial clockwise for more time or anti- clockwise for less time. This operation
should be completed within 14 seconds. Default mode is normal.
To allow Auto Sensor
operation, ensure the
oven is in clock mode.
Select desired Auto Sensor
Program by turning the dial.
Press the dial to confirm the
program. Auto program number
appears in the display. The
Microwave or Convection and Auto
Sensor symbols appear in the
display and frozen food symbol if
applicable.
Press Start. The food category will
be repeated in the display window
until the oven calculates the cooking
time after detecting a burst of steam.
Do not open the oven door until the
remaining cooking time appears in
the display window.
Notes
1. For best results the Auto Sensor Programs should only be used when the oven is cold. It is
recommended that the oven is allowed to cool between using the sensor programs, if one or more
programs are being used. If in a hurry, cook the food manually i.e. select the correct power level and
cooking time. It is not recommended to keep using the Auto Sensor Programs consecutively.
2. For the Auto Sensor Programs it is not necessary to enter the weight of the food. They must only be
used for foods described.
3. Only cook foods within the weight ranges described (See table below).
4. Only use the accessories as indicated on pages 44-45.
5. It is essential when using the Auto Sensor Programs to cover the food.
The exception to this rule is jacket potatoes (see page 44). For Auto Sensor Programs fresh
vegetables, frozen vegetables, fresh fish, cover with cling film. Pierce the cling film with a fork
several times. For Auto Sensor Programs rice, casserole, dried pasta, fresh pasta, cover with a lid.
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Notes
6. For foods covered with cling film, pierce the film with a fork several times. If the cling film is not
pierced, steam can not escape and this could result in over cooking.
7. Always choose a container size that is suitable for the quantity of food, ie. do not allow a large
headspace or food may not be cooked correctly.
8. For best results ensure that the oven is cold before using any Auto Sensor Programs.
9. Most foods benefit from a standing time after cooking on an Auto Sensor Program, to allow heat to
continue conducting to the centre.
10. To allow for some variations that occur in food, check that food is thoroughly cooked and piping hot
before serving.
Program Minimum weight Maximum weight
7. Fresh Vegetables 200 g 1000 g
8. Frozen Vegetables 200 g 800 g
9. Jacket Potatoes 200 g 1500 g
10. Casserole 900 g 2000 g
11. Fresh Fish 200 g 800 g
12. Rice 100 g 400 g
13. Dried Pasta 100 g 500 g
14. Fresh Pasta 200 g 800 g
7. Fresh Vegetables
To cook fresh vegetables. Place prepared vegetables
into a suitable sized container.
Sprinkle with 1 tbsp water per 100 g vegetables.
Cover with cling film. Pierce cling film with a fork
several times. Place container at the center of the
glass tray. Turn the dial to select program 7, Fresh
Vegetables. Press the dial to confirm the program.
Press Start. Stir at beeps. Drain after cooking and
season to taste.
8. Frozen
Vegetables
To cook frozen vegetables. Place vegetables into a
suitable sized container. Sprinkle with 1-3 tbsp water.
If cooking vegetables with high water content, such
as spinach or tomatoes, do not add water. Cover with
cling film. Pierce cling film with a fork several times.
Place container at the center of the glass tray. Turn
the dial to select program 8, Frozen Vegetables. Press
the dial to confirm the program. Press Start. Stir at
beeps. Drain after cooking.
9. Jacket
Potatoes +
To cook jacket potatoes with a crisper drier skin.
Choose medium sized potatoes 200 g - 250 g, for best
results. Wash and dry potatoes and prick with a fork
several times. Place on the enamel tray on glass tray.
Turn the dial to select program 9, Jacket Potatoes.
Press the dial to confirm the program. Press Start.
Turn at beeps.
10. Casserole +
For cubed meat (e.g. braising steak, lamb, pork, not
chicken) and vegetables. Place in a suitable sized
casserole dish with stock. Use a minimum of 400 ml of
stock. If you use a cook-in sauce, also add the same
quantity of water. Cover with lid. Place container at the
center of the glass tray. Turn the dial to select program
10, Casserole. Press the dial to confirm the program.
Press Start. Stir at beeps.
Auto Sensor Programs
(continued)
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Auto Sensor Programs
(continued)
11. Fresh Fish
To cook fresh fillets or steaks of fish. Place in a suitable
sized container, add 2 tbsp (30 ml) water. Cover with
cling film. Pierce cling film with a fork several times.
Place container at the center of the glass tray. Turn the
dial to select program 11, Fresh Fish. Press the dial to
confirm the program. Press Start.
12. Rice
Suitable for cooking short and long grain rice including
specialty rice. Not suitable for cooking brown rice or
wild rice. Place rice with water at room temperature in
a suitable microwave safe dish. We recommend the
following proportions of rice to cold tap water:
Rice Water Dish size
100 - 200 g
225 - 350 ml 3 L
210 - 300 g
350 - 550 ml 3.25 L
310 - 400 g
550 - 700 ml 4 L
It may be necessary to adjust the water to your
personal preference. Soak in water for 10-15
minutes. Always allow at least ½ depth of volume for
evaporation to prevent boiling over. Do not cook rice
in plastic dishes as incorrect cooking times may result.
Cover partially with lid and place container at the
center of the glass tray. Turn the dial to select program
12, Rice. Press the dial to confirm the program. Press
Start. Stir twice at beeps, at the end of the cooking,
let stand 5 to 10 minutes, covered.
13. Dried Pasta
Suitable for cooking a variety of pastas such as
spaghetti, fettuccine, tagliatelle, macaroni, penne,
spiral and various pasta shapes. Place pasta in an
appropriate size microwave safe dish with boiling
water. Use the below chart as a guide:
Pasta Boiling water Dish size
100 - 200 g
1 - 1.2 L 3 L
210 - 300 g
1.2 - 1.5 L 3.5 L
310 - 400 g
1.5 - 1.8 L 4 L
410 - 500 g
1.8 - 2 L 5 L
Always allow at least ½ depth of volume for
evaporation to prevent boiling over. Add 1 tablespoon
of oil, if desired, before cooking to prevent pasta from
sticking together. Cover partially with lid and place
container at the center of the glass tray. Turn the dial
to select program 13, Dried Pasta. Press the dial to
confirm the program. Press Start. Stir at beeps. At
the end of the cooking, cover and let stand for 5 to 10
minutes, if required, before draining.
14. Fresh Pasta
Suitable for cooking fresh pasta such as fettuccine,
tagliatelle, tortellini, ravioli and agnolotti. (Gnocchi
should be cooked by manual MICRO POWER.) Place
pasta in an appropriate size dish with boiling water.
Use the below chart as a guide:
Pasta Boiling water Dish size
200 - 400 g
1 - 1.25 L 3 - 3.5 L
410 - 600 g
1.25 - 2 L 3.5 - 4 L
610 - 800 g
2 - 2.5 L 5 L
Add 1 tablespoon of oil, if desired, before cooking to
prevent pasta from sticking together. Cover partially
with lid. Place container at the center of the glass tray.
Turn the dial to select program 14, Fresh Pasta. Press
the dial to confirm the program. Press Start. Stir at
beeps. At the end of the cooking time, cover and let
stand for 5 to 10 minutes, if required, before draining.
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INGREDIENT CONVERSION CHART
INGREDIENT CONVERSION CHART
¼
cup 60 ml
¼
teaspoon 1 ml
⅓
cup 85 ml
½
teaspoon 2 ml
½
cup 125 ml 1 teaspoon 5 ml
⅔
cup 165 ml 2 teaspoons 10 ml
¾
cup 190 ml 3 teaspoons 15 ml
1 cup 250 ml 1 tablespoon 20 ml
1
¼
cups 310 ml 1
½
tablespoons 30 ml
1
½
cups 375 ml 2 tablespoons 40 ml
2 cups 500 ml 3 tablespoons 60 ml
3 cups 750 ml 4 tablespoons 80 ml
3
½
cups 875 ml
4 cups 1 litre
6 cups 1.5 litre
8 cups 2 litre
All recipes are tested using standard measurements that appear in the above chart.
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Before Requesting Service
ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL:
The oven causes
interference with my TV.
Some radio, TV, Wi-Fi, cordless telephone, baby monitor, Bluetooth
or other wireless equipment interference might occur when you cook
with the oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused
by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, blow dryers, etc. It
does not indicate a problem with your oven.
Steam accumulates on the
oven door and warm air comes
from the oven vents.
During cooking, steam and warm air are given off from the food.
Most of the steam and warm air are removed from the oven by the
air which circulates in the oven cavity. However, some steam will
condense on cooler surfaces such as inside and/or on the oven
door. This is normal and safe. Steam will disappear after the oven
has cooled down.
I accidentally operated my
microwave oven without any
food in it.
Operating the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven.
However, we do not recommend this to be done.
There are humming and
clicking noises from my oven
when I cook by Combination.
These noises occur as the oven automatically switches to Grill or
Convection. This is normal.
The oven has an odour and
generates smoke when using
Grill, Convection, Air Fry and
Combination functions.
It is essential that your oven is wiped out regularly, particularly after
cooking by Grill, Convection, Air Fry and Combination functions. Any
fat and grease that builds up on the roof and walls of the oven will
begin to smoke if not cleaned.
Some smoke is given off
from the cavity when using
Grill, Convection, Air Fry and
Combination function and Grill
for the first time.
This is caused by the excess oil in the cavity and oil used for rust
protection volatilizing.
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Before Requesting Service
(continued)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Oven will not turn on.
The oven is not plugged in
securely.
Remove plug from outlet, wait
10 seconds and re-insert.
Circuit Breaker or fuse is tripped
or blown.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
There is a problem with the
outlet.
Plug another appliance into the outlet
to check if the outlet is working.
Oven will not start
cooking.
The door is not closed
completely.
Close the oven door securely.
Start was not pressed after
programming.
Press Start.
Another program has already
been entered into the oven.
Press Stop/Reset button to cancel
the previous program and program
again.
The program has not been
entered correctly.
Program again according to the
Operating Instructions.
Stop/Reset button has been
pressed accidentally.
Program oven again.
When the oven is turning
on, there is noise coming
from Glass Tray.
The roller ring and oven bottom
are dirty.
Clean these parts according to care
of your oven (See next page).
“H97” or “H98”, “H00”
appears in the display
window.
This display indicates a problem
with the microwave generation
system.
Contact an authorised service centre.
“DEMO MODE PRESS
ANY KEY” or “D” appears
in the display window.
The oven is under demonstration
mode.
Press Micro Power button once,
then press Start 4 times and Stop/
Reset button 4 times.
The “
” appears in the
Display Window.
The Child Lock was activated by
pressing Stop/Reset button 3
times.
Deactivate Lock by pressing Stop/
Reset button 3 times.
“HOT” appears in the
display window.
The fan is operating to cool the
electric components.
The word “HOT” will disappear after
the fan stops.
Demonstration mode is designed for retail store display. Cooking and other functions will not operate during the
demonstration mode. If it seems there is a problem with the oven, contact an authorized Service Centre.
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Care of your Microwave Oven
Turn the oven off and remove the power plug from
the wall socket before cleaning.
If steam accumulates inside or around
the outside of the oven door, wipe with
a soft cloth. This may occur when the
microwave oven is operated under
high humidity conditions and in no way
indicates malfunction of the unit.
Air Fry Basket
The outside oven surfaces should
be cleaned with a damp cloth. To
prevent damage to the operating
parts inside the oven, water
should not be allowed to seep into
the ventilation openings.
Clean the upper heater after
it is completely cold. Wipe
with a soft and damp cloth
carefully to avoid breaking
the heater and hurting your
fingers by the broken heater.
After using, clean it with a mild
detergent or in a dishwasher.
Notes
1. When using the Grill, Convection, Air Fry or Combination mode, some foods may inevitably splatter
grease on to the oven walls. If the oven is not cleaned, occasionally it may start to “smoke” during use.
These marks will be more difficult to clean later.
2. After Grill, Convection, Air Fry or Combination cooking, the ceiling and walls of the oven should
be cleaned with a soft cloth squeezed in soapy water. Particular care should be taken to keep
the window area clean. Stubborn spots inside the oven can be removed by using a small amount
of microwave oven cleaner sprayed onto a soft damp cloth. Wipe onto problem spots, leave for
recommended time and then wipe off. This method can not be used to clean the oven door.
DO NOT SPRAY DIRECTLY INSIDE THE OVEN.
A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning.
3. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could
adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
4. When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please consult the service center specified by
Panasonic.
Enamel Tray Wire Rack
The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food
deposits removed.
It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray
for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a
dishwasher.
The roller ring and oven cavity floor should be cleaned
regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the
bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent, water or
window cleaner and dry. The roller ring may be washed
in mild sudsy water or in a dishwasher. Cooking vapors
collect during repeated use but in no way affect the
bottom surface or roller ring wheels. When removing
the roller ring from cavity floor for cleaning, be sure to
replace in the proper position.
Keep the inside of the oven clean. When
food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to
oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild
detergent may be used if the oven gets
very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or
abrasives is not recommended.
Do not allow the Control Panel
to become wet. Clean with a
soft, damp cloth. Do not use
detergents, abrasives or spray
on cleaners on the Control
Panel. When cleaning the
Control Panel, leave oven door
open to prevent oven from
accidentally turning on. After
cleaning press Stop/Reset
button to clear display window.
For some models: The Control Panel is covered
with a removable protective film to prevent
scratches during shipping. Small bubbles may
appear under this film, so if this is the case,
remove by applying masking or clear tape to an
exposed corner and pull gently.
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Technical Specifications
Model
NN-CD88QS
Power Supply: 230 - 240 V ~ 50 Hz
Power Consumption: Microwave 4.8 A 1110 W
Heater (Grill) 5.7 A 1350 W
Heater
(Convection)
5.7 A 1350 W
Combination
(Maximum)
8.9 A 2130 W
Output power*: Microwave 1000 W
Heater (Grill) 1300 W
Heater
(Convection)
1300 W
Outside Dimensions W × H × D (mm) 560 (W) × 343 (H) × 450 (D)
Oven Cavity Dimensions W × H × D (mm) 380 (W) × 228.4 (H) × 390 (D)
Overall Cavity Volume: 34 L
Operating Frequency: 2450 MHz
Net Weight Approx. 17.7 kg
Trim Kit
Model
NN-CD88QS
Model Number:
NN-TK81KCSCP
Outside Dimensions: 596 mm (W) x 410 mm (H)
Cabinet Opening: 600 mm (W) x 395 mm (H) x 488 mm (D)
* IEC Test Procedure
Specifications subject to change without notice.
As for the voltage requirement, the production date, manufactory and serial number, please refer to the name
plate on the product.
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Panasonic Warranty
(for Australia)
Small Kitchen Appliances 12 Month Warranty from Date of Purchase (“Warranty Period”)
Microwave Oven, Rice Cooker, Bread Maker, Benchtop Oven and Stick Blenders
1. This warranty does not exclude, restrict or modify in any way other rights and remedies under the law which relates to the product,
including any non-excludable statutory guarantees in Australia.
2. Subject to the conditions of this warranty and during the Warranty Period, Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform
the necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be
faulty within the Warranty Period.
3. This warranty only applies to Panasonic products purchased in Australia
and sold by Panasonic Australia or its Authorised
Distributors or Dealers and only where the products are used and serviced within Australia or its territories. Warranty cover only
applies to service carried out by a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre and only if valid proof of purchase is presented when
warranty service is requested.
4. This warranty only applies if the product has been used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations (as noted in the
Operating Instructions) under normal use and reasonable care (in the opinion of Panasonic). The warranty covers normal
domestic use only and does not cover damage, malfunction or failure resulting from:
(a) misuse, abuse, neglect, accidental damage or modifications;
(b) infestation by insects or vermin;
(c) incorrect installation, assembly, improper voltage, or mains supply problems;
(d) natural disaster or acts of God (e.g. lightening, flood, fire, earthquakes etc);
(e) rust or damage caused by exposure to abnormally corrosive conditions;
(f) an accessory, component or other equipment not supplied by Panasonic Australia;
(g) improper maintenance by the customer (refer to the maintenance section of the Operating Instructions) which includes but is
not limited to the failure to undertake the following actions:
(i) regular cleaning; and
(ii) where filters are included, regular cleaning and replacement of filters where necessary.
(h) incorrect operation of the product; and
(i) where no actual fault of the product is determined to have occurred, during a customer-initiated service call, and where the
perceived problem is explained within the Operating Instructions (including the troubleshooting section) warranty service is
not applicable
5. This warranty does not cover the following items unless the fault or defect existed at the time of purchase:
(a) Cabinet or Casing Parts (b) Noise or vibration that is considered normal
(c) User replaceable Batteries (d) Kneader mounting shaft unit and heads, blades and other accessories
(e) Microwave Oven cook plates
6. You will be responsible for costs associated with making the warranty claim where there are costs associated with
shipping or handling or travelling outside of the area normally serviced by Panasonic or any repair agent authorised by Panasonic.
7. To the extent permitted by law and subject to your non-excludable statutory rights and guarantees, Panasonic excludes all
warranties and liabilities (other than those contained in this warranty) including any liability for loss or damage whether
direct or indirect arising from your purchase, use or non-use of the product.
8. In addition to your rights under this warranty, Panasonic products come with consumer guarantees that cannot be
excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and
compensation for any reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the product repaired or
replaced if the product fails to be of an acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
9. To claim warranty service, when required, you should:
x Contact Panasonic’s Customer Care Centre on 132 600 for Authorised Service Centre information
x Send or take the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your purchase receipt as a proof of purchase
date.
THIS WARRANTY CARD AND THE PURCHASE DOCKET (OR SIMILAR PROOF OF PURCHASE)
SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES
If you require assistance regarding warranty conditions or any other enquiries, please visit the Panasonic
Australia website
www.panasonic.com.au or contact by phone on 132 600
If phoning in, please ens
ure you ha
v
e your operating instructions available.
Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited
ACN 001 592 187 ABN 83 001 592 187
1 Innovation Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113
www.panasonic.com.au
PRO-031-F01 Issue: 2.0 09.12.2021
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Panasonic Warranty
(for New Zealand)
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines
Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by
1000 W. Meals can be brought back to serving
temperature in just minutes and will taste freshly
cooked. Always check food is piping hot and return
to oven if necessary.
As a general rule, always cover wet foods, e.g.
soups, casseroles and plated meals.
Do not cover dry foods e.g. bread rolls, mince pies,
sausage rolls etc.
The charts on pages 54-67 show you the best
way to cook or reheat your favourite foods. The
best method depends on the type of food you are
cooking or reheating.
Remember to stir or turn food wherever possible
during cooking or reheating.
This ensures even cooking or reheating on the
outside and in the centre.
When is Food Reheated?
Food that has been reheated or cooked should
be served piping hot i.e. steam should be visibly
emitted from all parts. As long as good hygiene
practices have been followed during the prepa-
ra tion and storage of the food, then cooking or
reheating presents no safety risks.
Foods that cannot be stirred should be cut with
a knife to test that they are adequately heated
throughout. Even if a manufac tur er’s instructions
or the times in the cookbook have been followed,
it is still important to check the food is heated
thoroughly. If in doubt, always return to the oven for
further reheating. If you cannot find the equivalent
food in the chart then choose a similar type and
size listed and adjust the cooking time if necessary.
Plated Meals
Everyone’s appetite varies and reheat times depend
on meal contents. Dense items e.g. mashed potato,
should be spread out well. If a lot of gravy is added,
extra time may be required. Place denser items to
the outside of the plate. An average plated meal will
take 3-4 minutes on 1000 W to reheat. Do not stack
meals.
Canned Foods
Remove foods from can and place in a suitable
dish before heating.
Soups
Place soup in a bowl. Stir before heating and at
least once during reheat time and again at the end.
Casseroles
Stir halfway through and again at the end of heating.
Caution!
Mince Pies
Remember even if the pastry is cold to the touch,
the filling will be piping hot and will warm the pastry
through. Take care not to overheat otherwise
burning can occur due to the high fat and sugar
content of the filling. Check the temperature of
the filling before consuming to avoid burning your
mouth.
Christmas Puddings and Liquids
Take great care when reheating these items.
Do not leave unattended.
Do not add extra alcohol.
Baby Bottles
Milk or formula must be shaken thoroughly before
heating and again at the end and tested carefully
before feeding a baby. For 200-250 ml of milk from
fridge temperature, remove top and teat. Heat on
1000 W for 20-30 seconds. Check carefully.
For 100 ml of milk from fridge temperature, remove
top and teat. Heat on 1000 W for 10-20 seconds.
Check carefully.
Liquid at the top of bottle will be much hotter
than at the bottom. The bottle must be shaken
thoroughly and tested before use.
We do not recommend that you use your
microwave to sterilise baby bottles. If you have
a special microwave steriliser we urge extreme
caution, due to the low quantity of water involved.
It is vital to follow the manufacturers instructions
implicitly.
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Cooking and Reheating Guidelines
Reheating Charts
The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on starting temperature,
dish size etc.
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Bread – Precooked – Fresh – N.B. Breads reheated by microwave will have a soft base.
Croissants
1
1000 W 10-20 secs
Place on micro-safe plate on glass tray. Do
not cover.
or Grill 1 2-3 mins
Place on micro-safe plate on glass tray. Do
not cover.
4
1000 W 30-40 secs
Place on micro-safe plate on glass tray. Do
not cover.
or Grill 1 3-5 mins
Place on micro-safe plate on glass tray. Do
not cover
Rolls
1
1000 W 10-20 secs
Place on micro-safe plate on glass tray. Do
not cover.
or Grill 1 3-4 mins
Place on micro-safe plate on glass tray. Do
not cover.
4
1000 W 30-40 secs
Place on micro-safe plate on glass tray. Do
not cover.
or Grill 1 3-4 mins
Place on micro-safe plate on glass tray. Do
not cover.
Canned beans, pasta
Baked
beans
220 g 1000 W 2 mins
Place in a micro-safe bowl on glass tray.
Cover.
415 g 1000 W 3 mins
Baked
beans &
sausages/
burgers
415 g 1000 W 3-4 mins
Canned beans, pasta
Ravioli in
sauce
200 g 1000 W 2 mins 30 secs
Place in a micro-safe bowl on glass tray.
Cover.
400 g 1000 W
3 mins 30 secs -
4 mins 30 secs
Spaghetti
in tomato
sauce
200 g 1000 W
1 min 30 secs -
2 mins
Canned meat
Hot dogs
(drained)
400 g 1000 W 2-3 mins
Place in a micro-safe bowl on glass tray.
Cover.
Stewed
steak
400 g 1000 W 3-4 mins
Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven.
Foods will still require a standing time, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the
longer the standing time.
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Reheating Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Canned soups
Cream of
mushroom
400 g 1000 W 3-4 mins
Place in a micro-safe bowl on glass tray.
Cover. Stir halfway.
Minestrone 400 g 1000 W 2 mins 30 secs
Canned puddings
Custard 400 g 1000 W 2 mins
Place in a micro-safe bowl on glass tray.
Cover. Stir halfway.
Canned vegetables - Drain where appropriate
Carrots,
whole
300 g 1000 W 2 mins
Place in a micro-safe bowl on glass tray.
Cover. Stir halfway.
Peas,
mushy
300 g 1000 W 2 mins
Peas,
garden
290 g 1000 W
2 mins -
2 mins 30 secs
Place in a micro-safe bowl on glass tray.
Cover.
Potatoes
new
567 g 1000 W 4 mins
Sweetcorn
200 g 1000 W 1 min 30 secs
Place in a micro-safe bowl on glass tray.
Cover. Stir halfway.
325 g 1000 W 2-3 mins
Tomatoes,
whole
400 g 1000 W 3 mins 30 secs
Place in a micro-safe bowl on glass tray.
Cover.
Christmas puddings – do not leave unattended as overheating can cause the food to ignite
Mini 100 g 1000 W 30 secs
Place in a micro-safe dish on glass tray.
Cover.
Small 454 g 1000 W 2 mins
Medium 907 g 1000 W 3 mins
Drinks — Coffee - at room temperature
1 mug 235 ml 1000 W
1 min 30 secs -
2 mins
Place in a micro-safe mug on glass tray.
2 mugs 470 ml 1000 W 2 mins 30 secs
Drinks — Milk - from the fridge
1 mug 235 ml 600 W
2 mins-
2 mins 30 secs
Place in a micro-safe mug or jug on glass tray.
1 jug 600 ml 600 W 4-5 mins
Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven.
Foods will still require a standing time, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the
longer the standing time.
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Reheating Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Homemade meat dishes
Casserole
for 2
700 g 1000 W 6-8 mins
Place in a micro-safe dish on glass tray.
Cover. Stir halfway.
Casserole
for 4
1 kg 1000 W 9-11 mins
Bolognese
sauce
250 g 1000 W 3 mins
1 kg 1000 W 8 mins
Pastry products – precooked – N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base. For
combination cooking, if pie comes in foil container place directly onto enamel tray.
Cornish
pastie
150 g (1)
1000 W 1-2 mins
Place in micro-safe dish on glass tray. Do not
cover.
or Combi 4 4-5 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel tray on glass
tray. Do not cover.
300 g (2)
1000 W 2-3 mins
Place in micro-safe dish on glass tray. Do not
cover.
or Combi 4 6-7 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel tray on glass
tray. Do not cover.
Pastry products – precooked – N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base. If pie
comes in foil container place directly onto enamel tray.
Meat pies 300 g (2) Combi 4 6-7 mins
Place on enamel tray on glass tray
Steak and
kidney
Shortcrust
pie
210 g (1) Combi 4 7-8 mins
Quiche 400 g (1)
1000 W 4-5 mins
Place in micro-safe dish on glass tray. Do not
cover.
or Combi 3 8-9 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel tray on glass
tray. Do not cover.
Sausage roll 290 g (2) Combi 3 8-9 mins
Xmas mince
pies
110 g (2) 1000 W 10-20 secs
Place in micro-safe dish on glass tray. Do not
cover.
Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven.
Foods will still require a standing time, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the
longer the standing time.
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Reheating Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Plated meals – homemade – chilled
Child size 1 1000 W 2-3 mins
Place on a micro-safe plate on glass tray.
Cover.
Adult size 1 1000 W 4-5 mins
Puddings and desserts- Transfer puddings to a micro-safe/heatproof dish
Apple pie
(chilled)
525 g
1000 W 3-4 mins
Place in micro-safe dish on glass tray. Do not
cover.
or Combi 3 11-12 mins
Place on enamel tray on glass tray. Do not
cover.
Apple and
blackcurrant
pies (room
temperature)
x 6
Convection
220°C
6-7 mins
Place in foil cases on wire rack on enamel tray
on glass tray. Do not cover.
Bread
and butter
pudding
(chilled)
500 g
1000 W 3-4 mins Place on glass tray. Do not cover.
or Combi 3 12-14 mins
Place on enamel tray on glass tray. Do not
cover.
Custard
(chilled)
300 ml 1000 W
2 mins -
2 mins 30 secs
Place in large jug. Stir during reheating.
Puddings and desserts – Transfer puddings to a micro-safe/heatproof dish
Fruit
crumble
(chilled)
540 g
1000 W
2 mins 30 secs -
3 mins
Place on glass tray. Do not cover.
or Combi 3 8-10 mins
Place on enamel tray on glass tray. Do not
cover.
Jam roly
poly (chilled)
460 g 1000 W 2-4 mins Place on glass tray. Do not cover.
Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven.
Foods will still require a standing time, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the
longer the standing time.
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Reheating Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Purchased convenience foods – chilled N.B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized
micro-safe/heatproof dish.
Breaded
mushrooms
400 g
Convection:
220 °C
13-15 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack on glass
tray.
Cottage pie 400 g
1000 W 4-5 mins Place on glass tray. Uncovered.
or Combi 3 14-16 mins
Place on enamel tray on glass tray. Do not
cover.
Lasagne 400 g
600 W 7-8 mins Place on glass tray. Uncovered.
or Combi 4 12-13 mins
Place on enamel tray on glass tray. Do not
cover.
Onion
bhajis,
pakora &
falafel
440 g (8)
Convection:
220 °C
13-14 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Spring rolls
or samosas
240 g (4)
Convection:
220 °C
13-15 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel tray on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Potato
wedges
350 g
Convection:
220 °C
12-15 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Vegetable
bake
450 g
1000 W 6-8 mins Place on glass tray.
or Combi 4 13-14 mins
Place on enamel tray on glass tray. Do not
cover.
Purchased convenience foods – frozen – N.B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized micro-safe/
heatproof dish. Plastic dishes designed for microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care.
Golden
drummers
340 g (7) Grill 1 16-18 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Lasagne 400 g
270 W then
1000 W
4 mins
8-9 mins
Place on glass tray.
or Combi 3 18-20 mins Place on enamel tray on glass tray.
Breaded
onion rings
250 g Grill 1 10-12 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Fish pie 400 g
1000 W 8-9 mins Place on glass tray.
or Combi 3 17-19 mins Place on enamel tray on glass tray.
Shepherd’s
pie
450 g
270 W then
1000 W
5 mins
7-9 mins
Place on glass tray.
or Combi 3 21-22 mins Place on enamel tray on glass tray.
Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven.
Foods will still require a standing time, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the
longer the standing time.
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Reheating Charts
Cooking Charts
The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on starting temperature,
dish size etc.
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Bread – Frozen
Part-baked
rolls
200 g (4) Combi 3 6-8 mins
Place on enamel tray on glass tray.
Part-baked
garlic
baguette
160 g (1) Combi 3 6-8 mins
Bacon – from raw
Rashers 300 g (10)
1000 W
4-6 mins or
1 min
per rasher
Place on micro-safe rack or plate on glass
tray and cover with kitchen towel to minimise
splatter.
or Grill 1 12-14 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Steaks 225 g (2)
1000 W 4-5 mins
Place on micro-safe rack or plate on glass
tray. Cover.
or Grill 1 28-30 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel tray on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Beans & pulses – should be pre-soaked (except lentils)
Black eyed
beans
225 g
1000 W
then 300 W
10 mins
25-30 mins
Use 600 ml boiling water in a large bowl.
Cover.
Chick peas 225 g
1000 W
then 300 W
10 mins
45 mins
Lentils 225 g 600 W 10-15 mins
Red kidney
beans
225 g
1000 W
then 300 W
15 mins
35-40 mins
Beef - Joints from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care. For Guidelines see Meat chapter page 74.
Topside,
Forerib,
Sirloin
- Combi 5
14-16 min
per 450 g
Place on an upturned saucer on enamel tray
on glass tray. Turn halfway.
Mince 500 g
1000 W
then 600 W
10 mins
15 mins
Place in micro-safe dish with stock and
seasonings on glass tray. Stir halfway. Cover.
Beef - Joints from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care. For Guidelines see Meat chapter page 74.
Rump/
sirloin
390 g (2)
600 W 4-6 mins
Place on micro-safe rack or plate on glass
tray. Cover.
or Grill 1 18-20 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel tray on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Stewing
steak
400 g
1000 W
then 300 W
10 mins
1 hr
Place in micro-safe dish with stock and
vegetables on glass tray. Stir halfway. Cover.
or Combi 2 1 hr
Place in casserole dish with stock and vegetables
with lid on enamel tray on glass tray. Stir halfway.
Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven.
Foods will still require a standing time, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the
longer the standing time.
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Cooking Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Beef burgers – Fresh from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove oven accessories with care.
- 226 g (2)
1000 W 3-4 mins
Place on micro-safe rack or plate on glass
tray. Cover.
or Grill 1 20-24 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel tray on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Beef burgers – Frozen from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove oven accessories with care.
- 227 g (4)
1000 W 5-7 mins
Place on micro-safe rack or plate on glass
tray. Cover.
or Grill 1 20-24 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel tray on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Chicken from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove oven accessories with care. For Guidelines see
meat chapter page 74.
Breasts,
boneless
650 g (3)
600 W 12-14 mins
Place on micro-safe rack or plate on glass
tray. Cover.
or Combi 1 17-19 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel tray on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Drumsticks 750 g (7)
600 W 12-14 mins
Place on micro-safe rack or plate on glass
tray. Cover.
or
Convection
220 °C
25-30 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel tray on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Chicken from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove oven accessories with care. For Guidelines see
meat chapter page 74.
Kiev (fresh)
305 g (2)
Combi 3
12-14 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel tray on glass
tray.
610 g (4) 13-15 mins
Nuggets
(frozen)
500 g
Combi 3 13-15 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack on glass
tray.
or Grill 1 16-21 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Nuggets
(fresh)
360 g Combi 3 10-12 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack on glass
tray.
Chicken
legs
1 kg (4)
600 W 15-18 mins
Place on micro-safe rack or plate on glass
tray. Cover.
or Combi 3 20-30 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel tray on glass
tray.
Whole -
600 W
10-12 mins
per 450 g
Place in micro-safe dish on glass tray. Cover.
or Combi 4
12-14 mins
per 450 g
Place on upturnted saucer on enamel tray on
glass tray. Start cooking breast side down.
Turn halfway. Do not cover.
Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven.
Foods will still require a standing time, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the
longer the standing time.
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Cooking Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Eggs – Poached
Water 45 ml 1000 W 50 secs
Place water in a small bowl and heat for 1st
cooking time.
Add medium egg (size 3).
Pierce yolk and white.
Cover.
Cook for 2nd cooking time.
Then leave to stand for 1 minute.
Egg 1 600 W 50 secs
Water 90 ml 1000 W 1 min 10 secs
Eggs 2 600 W 1 min 10 secs
Water 135 ml 1000 W 1 min 30 secs
Eggs 3 600 W 1 min 10 secs
Water 180 ml 1000 W 2 mins
Eggs 4 600 W 1 min 30 secs
Eggs – Scrambled
Egg 1
1000 W 30 secs
Add 1 tablespoon of milk for each egg used.
Beat eggs, milk and knob of butter together.
Cook for 1st cooking time then stir.
Cook for 2nd cooking time then stand for 1
minute.
1000 W 20 secs
Eggs 2
1000 W 50 secs
1000 W 30 secs
Eggs 3
1000 W 1 min 20 secs
1000 W 30 secs
Fish – Fresh from raw – For Guidelines see Fish Chapter page 71.
Breaded
fillets
255 g (2) Grill 1 10-15 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Cakes 270 g (2) Combi 1 11-13 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Fillets 280 g (2)
1000 W 3-4 mins
Place in micro-safe dish. Add
30 ml of liquid. Cover.
or Grill 1 12-14 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Steaks 220 g (2)
1000 W 3-4 mins
Place in micro-safe dish. Add
30 ml of liquid. Cover.
or Grill 2 16-20 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Whole 300 g (1)
1000 W 3-4 mins
Place in micro-safe dish. Add
30 ml of liquid. Cover.
or Grill 2 22 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven.
Foods will still require a standing time, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the
longer the standing time.
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Cooking Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Fish - Frozen from raw - For Guidelines see Fish chapter page 71.
Breaded
fillets
250 g (2)
Combi 1 12-14 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
or Combi 4 11-13 mins
Cakes 340 g (4) Grill 1 18-22 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Fish fingers 240 g (8)
1000 W 3-4 mins
Place on micro-safe dish.
Do not cover.
or Grill 1 14-16 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Fish - Frozen from raw - For Guidelines see Fish chapter page 71.
Haddock
fillets
250 g (3)
1000 W 4-5 mins
Place in micro-safe dish.
Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover.
or Grill 1 15-20 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Scampi 280 g
Grill 1 15 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
or Combi 3 8-9 mins
Whole 500 g (2) 1000 W 12-15 mins
Place in micro-safe dish. Add 30 ml of liquid.
Cover.
Steaks 220 g (2) 1000 W 4-6 mins
Place in micro-safe dish. Add 30 ml of liquid.
Cover.
Boil in the
bag
135 g
270 W
then stand
then 600 W
2 mins
2 mins
4-5 mins
Place bag sauce side down on a plate. Slash
top.
Fruit – Peel, slice, chop into even sized pieces. Place in shallow micro-safe/heatproof dish on
glass tray.
Apples –
poached
450 g 1000 W 6-7 mins Add 300 ml of water. Only half fill dish. Cover.
Apples –
stewed
450 g 1000 W 6-7 mins Only half fill dish. Cover.
Peaches –
poached
450 g 1000 W 5-6 mins
Add 300 ml of water. Only half fill dish. Cover.
Pears –
poached
450 g 1000 W 6-7 mins
Plums –
poached
450 g 1000 W 5-7 mins
Plums –
stewed
450 g 1000 W 3-4 mins Add 30 ml of water. Only half fill dish. Cover.
Rhubarb –
stewed
450 g 1000 W 4-6 mins Only half fill dish. Cover.
Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven.
Foods will still require a standing time, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the
longer the standing time.
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Cooking Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Lamb – from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care. For Guidelines see Meat
chapter page 74.
Chops,
cutlets
300 g (3)
600 W 4-6 mins
Place in micro-safe dish or rack on glass tray.
Cover.
or Grill 1 23-25 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel tray on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Chops, loin 550 g (4)
600 W 5-7 mins
Place in micro-safe dish or rack on glass tray.
Cover.
or Grill 1 28-30 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel tray on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Joints - Combi 4
11-14 mins
per 450 g
Place on enamel tray on glass tray. Turn
halfway.
Stewing
lamb
450 g
1000 W
then 440 W
10 mins
40 mins
Place in micro-safe dish with stock and
vegetables on glass tray. Stir halfway. Cover.
or Combi 2 1 hr
Place in casserole dish, add stock and
vegetables, cover with lid on enamel tray on
glass tray. Stir halfway.
Pasta - Place in a large 3 litre microwave safe bowl.
Twists 225 g 1000 W 8-10 mins
Use 1 litre boiling water. Add 15 ml oil. Cover.
Stir halfway.
Macaroni 225 g 1000 W 10-12 mins
Spaghetti /
tagliatelle
225 g 1000 W 8-10 mins
Use 1 ½ litres boiling water. Add 15 ml oil.
Cover. Stir halfway.
Pasta
shells - i.e.
conchiglie
225 g 1000 W 10-12 mins
Pastry – uncooked
Shortcrust
flan case
23 cm
1000 W 3-4 mins
Prick base of pastry and chill well. Lay piece
of kitchen towel in base. Place on glass tray.
or Combi 3
6-7 mins
Prick base of pastry and chill well. Do not
cover. Place on enamel tray on glass tray.
All butter
croissants
270 g (6)
Convection:
Preheat
200 °C then
200 °C
8-10 mins
Place on baking sheet on enamel tray on
glass tray.
Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven.
Foods will still require a standing time, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the
longer the standing time.
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Cooking Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Pizza – fresh chilled – N.B. Remove all packaging. Pizzas will have a soft base if cooked by
microwave only.
Deep pan,
ham
390 g
1000 W 4-6 mins
Place on micro-safe plate on glass tray. Do
not cover.
or
Convection
220 °C
12-16 mins
Place directly on wire rack on enamel tray on
glass tray. Do not cover.
Thin and
crispy
285 g
Combi 3 5-7 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel tray on glass
tray. Do not cover.
or
Convection
220 °C
9 mins
Pizza - frozen - N.B. remove all packaging.
French
bread
260 g (2) Combi 3 8-9 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel tray on glass
tray. Do not cover.
Pepperoni 340 g Combi 3 7-9 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel tray on glass
tray. Do not cover.
Pork – from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove oven accessories with care. For Guidelines see Meat
Chapter page 74.
Chops 485 g (5) Grill 1 35-40 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel tray on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Pork – from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove oven accessories with care. For Guidelines see Meat
Chapter page 74.
Joints -
600 W
15-18 mins
per 450 g
Place on upturned saucer in micro-safe dish
on glass tray. Turn joint over halfway during
cooking. Drain off fat during cooking.
or Combi 4
15-17 mins
per 450 g
Place on enamel tray. Turn halfway.
Gammon
covered
with water
-
1000 W
then 600 W
15 mins
25-30 mins
per 450 g
Place in large casserole dish with lid and
cover with water.
Tenderloin,
whole
- Combi 4
23-28 mins
per 450 g
Place on upturned saucer on enamel tray on
glass tray.
Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven.
Foods will still require a standing time, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the
longer the standing time.
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Cooking Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Porridge – N.B: Use a large bowl.
1 serving
½ cup of
oats
600 W
3 mins -
3 mins 30 secs
Add 1 cup of water or milk. Stir halfway.
2 servings
1 cup of
oats
1000 W 4-5 mins Add 2 cups of water or milk. Stir halfway.
4 servings
2 cups of
oats
1000 W 8-9 mins Add 4 cups of water or milk. Stir halfway.
Potato products part cooked – frozen
Croquettes 300 g Combi 1 9-11 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Hash
browns
300 g (6) Grill 1 16-19 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Oven
chips &
associated
products
300 g Grill 1 20-22 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
450 g or Combi 1 6-7 mins
Place on enamel tray on wire rack on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Rice - Place in a large 3 litre microwave safe bowl
Basmati 250 g 600 W 13-16 mins
Use 600 ml cold water. Cover. Stir halfway.
Easycook
white
250 g 1000 W 16-17 mins
Easycook
brown
250 g 1000 W 20-24 mins
Long grain
white
250 g 600 W 16-20 mins
Brown
basmati
250 g 600 W 20-25 mins
Milk pudding – Use large bowl, cover. Stir halfway.
Pudding rice 50 g
1000 W
then 300 W
5 mins
40 mins
Add 450 ml milk and 30 ml sugar.
Sausages from raw – caution: Hot Fat! Remove oven accessories with care. For guidelines see
Meat Chapter page 74.
Thick 400 g (6) Grill 1 17-18 mins
Place on wire rack on enamel tray on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Turkey from raw- Caution: Hot fat! Remove oven accessories with care. For guidelines see Meat
Chapter page 74.
Turkey,
crown
- Combi 4
12-14 mins
per 450 g
Place on enamel tray on glass tray. Turn
halfway.
Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven.
Foods will still require a standing time, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the
longer the standing time.
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Cooking Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Fresh vegetables – place in shallow micro-safe dish
Asparagus 450 g 1000 W 5-8 mins
Add 90 ml water. Cover.
Broad beans
450 g 1000 W 5-6 mins
Runner
beans
450 g 1000 W 7-8 mins
Beetroot 450 g 600 W 12-15 mins
Broccoli 450 g 1000 W 7-9 mins
Brussel
sprouts
450 g 1000 W 8-9 mins
Cabbage
- sliced
450 g 1000 W 8-10 mins
Carrots
- sliced
450 g 1000 W 8-10 mins
Cauliflower
- florets
450 g 1000 W 10-12 mins
Fresh vegetables – place in shallow micro-safe dish
Courgettes 450 g 1000 W 5 mins
Add 90 ml water. Cover.
Corn on the
cob
450 g 1000 W 6-7 mins
Leeks
- sliced
450 g 1000 W 7-8 mins
Mushrooms 450 g 1000 W 5 mins
Parsnips
- sliced
450 g 1000 W 5-6 mins
Peas 450 g 1000 W 4-6 mins
Potatoes
- boiled
450 g 1000 W 8-10 mins
Potatoes,
par-boiled
450 g 1000 W 6-7 mins
Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven.
Foods will still require a standing time, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the
longer the standing time.
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Cooking Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
Potatoes
- jacket
(225 g)
1
1000 W 5 mins
Wash and prick skins
several times. Place directly on glass tray
if cooking by microwave. If cooked by
combination place directly on enamel tray on
glass tray. Allow to stand for 5 minutes. Or use
Auto Program jacket potatoes.
or Combi 3 13 mins
2
1000 W 8 mins
or Combi 3 18 mins
4
1000 W 13 mins
or Combi 3 23 mins
6
1000 W 18-20 mins
or Combi 3 28 mins
Spinach 450 g 1000 W 6 mins
Add 90 ml water. Cover.
Swede
- cubed
450 g 1000 W 8-12 mins
Frozen vegetables - place in shallow micro-safe dish.
Beans
- broad
450 g 1000 W 8 mins
Add 30 ml water. Cover.
Beans
- green
450 g 1000 W 8-9 mins
Brocolli 450 g 1000 W 8-9 mins
Brussels
sprouts
450 g 1000 W 9-10 mins
Cabbage
- shredded
450 g 1000 W 7-8 mins
Add 30 ml water. Cover.
Carrots
- sliced
450 g 1000 W 8 mins
Cauliflower 450 g 1000 W 9-10 mins
Peas 450 g 1000 W 6-7 mins
Spinach
- nuggets
450 g 1000 W 8-9 mins
Sweetcorn 450 g 1000 W 7 mins
Miscellaneous
Frozen
Yorkshire
puddings
230 g
Convection:
Preheat
220 °C then
220 ºC
8-13 mins Place directly onto enamel tray.
Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven.
Foods will still require a standing time, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the
longer the standing time.
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Cooking Charts
Increasing Recipes
To increase a recipe from 4-6 servings, increase
each ingredient listed by half. To double the
quantity, simply double every ingredient listed.
Do not forget that large quantities will require
a larger dish. Make sure that it is deep enough
to prevent the recipe from boiling over during
cooking.
Cover as directed in the recipe. Stir or rearrange
foods as recommended.
Increase the standing time by 5 minutes per 450 g.
Always check the recipe during cooking.
When increasing the ingredients to 6 servings,
add an extra one third of the original cooking
time, i.e. 30 minutes on 600 W for 4 servings will
become 40 minutes on 600 W for 6 servings.
When doubling a recipe from 4-8, add on half the
original cooking time, i.e. 30 minutes on 600 W
for 4 servings will become 45 minutes on 600 W
for 8 servings.
Decreasing Recipes
To decrease a recipe from 4 servings to
2 servings, halve the ingredients listed.
Choose a dish that is proportionally smaller than
the one recommended in the recipe, however
make sure it is deep enough to stop food boiling
over.
Allow half to two-thirds of the original cooking
time, i.e. 30 minutes on 600 W for 4 servings will
become 15-20 minutes on 600 W for 2 servings.
Increasing and Decreasing Recipes
Using Recipes from Other Books
Cooking for One
The best way to convert a family favourite dish is to
find a similar recipe in a cookery book to give you a
guide to the correct method and timings to use.
When using other cookbooks, the 1000 W output
power of your oven must be allowed for. Use the
same power level suggested e.g. 1000 W or 800 W
or
600 W
and select the same cooking time
suggested, however check the progress of the food
during cooking and adjust the time if necessary.
For one serving quarter all ingredients listed.
Choose a dish that is proportionally smaller than
the one recommended in the recipe.
Use the same cooking power recommended in
the original recipe.
Start by cooking for one quarter of the
recommended cooking time, although extra time
in most cases will be required.
Always check the food during cooking.
There is not a great saving for reduced quantities
of soups, casseroles, stews and rice, as a
minimum time is required to tenderise meats and
blend flavours.
When cooking for one it often makes sense to
cook for two and plate up both meals. Freeze one
meal for a later date.
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Microwave Recipe Techniques
C
ARROT AND
O
RANGE
S
OUP
Ingredients:
Serves 4
25 g butter
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
700 g carrots, thickly sliced
1 litre vegetable stock
½ orange, grated zest
90 ml orange juice
60 ml crème fraiche
salt and pepper
15 ml fresh chives, chopped
Dish: 1 x 3 litre Pyrex
®
casserole dish
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Place the butter and onion into casserole dish.
Cover and cook on 1000 W for 3-4 minutes or
until soft.
2. Add the carrots. Cover and cook on 1000 W
for 8-10 minutes or until the vegetables are
softened. Stir halfway.
3. Add stock and orange zest. Cover and cook on
1000 W for 5 minutes then 440 W for 15 minutes
or until the carrots are soft.
4. Place into a liquidiser and purée until smooth.
5. Return purée to the bowl and add orange juice.
Stir in the crème fraiche and season to taste.
Cover and cook on 600 W for 3-4 minutes or
until piping hot.
6. Garnish with fresh chives.
S
WEET
P
OTATO
S
OUP
Ingredients:
Serves 4
15 ml olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 clove garlic, crushed
700 g sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 large red pepper, deseeded and chopped
725 ml vegetable stock
150 ml coconut milk
salt and pepper
Dish: 1 x 3 litre Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Place the oil, onion and garlic into casserole
dish, cover. Cook on 600 W for 3 minutes or until
soft.
2. Add the sweet potato and pepper and cook on
600 W for 5 minutes. Add stock, cover and cook
on 600 W for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes
are soft, stirring halfway.
3. Cool. Place in a liquidiser and purée until
smooth. Stir in the coconut milk and season to
taste.
4. Cover and cook on 600 W for 3 minutes or until
piping hot.
G
OAT’S
C
HEESE &
B
ASIL
C
IABATTA
Ingredients:
Serves 4
2 ciabatta rolls
1 clove garlic, halved
1 beef tomato, sliced
100 g goats cheese
8 black olives, stoned and quartered
15 ml olive oil
fresh basil, chopped pepper
Dish: none
Accessory: Enamel tray and wire rack
Method:
1. Halve the rolls and place on the wire rack on
enamel tray. Cook on Grill 1 for 3-4 minutes
or until lightly toasted. Rub each half with the
garlic.
2. Top each half with the sliced tomato, crumble
over the goats cheese and top with olives.
Drizzle with olive oil and place on the wire
rack on the enamel tray. Cook on Grill 1 for
6-8 minutes or until the cheese is golden and
bubbling.
3. Sprinkle with basil and season with pepper.
Serve immediately.
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Soups and Starters
O
NION AND
F
ETA
C
HEESE
T
ARTLETS
Ingredients:
Serves 6
250 g ready made puff pastry
15 ml olive oil
150 g onions, peeled and sliced
15 g pine nuts
50 g feta cheese, crumbled
25 g pitted black olives, roughly chopped
25 g sun-dried tomatoes (in oil or
rehydrated), roughly chopped
10 g capers
salt and pepper
fresh oregano sprigs to garnish
Dish: 1 x 3 litre Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid,
1 x 32 x 23 cm greased baking sheet
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 6 circles
each 7 ½ cm in diameter. Chill pastry for
30 minutes.
2. Put oil and onions into casserole dish, cover and
cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes or until slightly
browned. Cool for 5 minutes.
3. Preheat oven on Convection 200 ˚C.
4. Stir nuts, cheese, olives, sun-dried tomatoes
and capers into onion mixture. Season well.
5. Place pastry circles on the baking sheet on
enamel tray and prick with a fork.
6. Divide the onion mixture among the pastry
circles.
7. Cook on Convection 200 ˚C for 11-13 minutes.
8. Garnish with fresh oregano sprigs.
M
INESTRONE
S
OUP
Ingredients
Serves 6
30 ml olive oil
1 carrot, finely diced
1 celery stick, finely diced
1 red onion, finely diced
1 garlic clove, crushed
400 g canned chopped tomatoes
15 ml tomato purée
900 ml vegetable stock
100 g green cabbage, finely shredded
6 basil leaves, roughly chopped
50 g small pasta shapes
400 g canned baked beans
salt and pepper
Parmesan
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Place the olive oil, carrot, celery, onion and
garlic into large casserole dish, cover with a lid
and cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes.
2. Add the tomatoes, tomato purée and stock and
cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes then 300 W for
15 minutes.
3. Stir in the cabbage, basil, pasta, baked beans
and seasoning and cook on 300 W for
35 minutes. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan
Q
UINOA
T
ABBOULEH WITH
M
INT
Ingredients
Serves 6-8
300 g quinoa
2 courgettes, finely chopped
300 g frozen peas
1 bunch mint, chopped
100 ml olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
salt and pepper
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
bowl, 1 x medium Pyrex
®
bowl, 1 x small Pyrex
®
bowl
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Place the quinoa and 600 ml of salted hot water
in a large bowl, cover and cook on 1000 W for
5 minutes then 300 W for 15 minutes. Drain and
leave to cool.
2. Place the courgettes and peas in a medium bowl
with 30 ml cold water and cook on 1000 W for
approx. 6-7 minutes. Drain well.
3. Mix the mint, olive oil and lemon juice in a small
bowl. Add this mixture to the quinoa, courgette
and peas. Season and leave to rest for several
hours before serving.
– 70 –
Soups and Starters
Guidelines
Fish cooks very well by microwave as it stays moist
and the lingering fish smells left in conventional
ovens are avoided.
When is Fish Cooked?
Fish is cooked when it flakes easily and becomes
opaque.
For fish with a strong odour, eliminate the smell after
cooking by placing 600 ml of boiling water and
1 sliced lemon in a large bowl, cook on 300 W for
20 minutes. Wipe out oven with a dry cloth.
Arranging
Thin fillets of fish i.e. plaice, should be rolled up
prior to cooking to avoid overcooking on the thinner
outside edge and tail.
Fish steaks should be arranged in a circle, thicker
part to the outside. Cover with cling film or lid.
Noise
During cooking, popping sounds may be heard. This is due to moisture trapped between the flesh,
particularly with oily fish such as salmon and mackerel. This can be minimised when cooking if the skin and
flesh is pierced several times with a cocktail stick.
Liquid
Fresh fish should always be sprinkled with 30 ml of
lemon juice, white wine or water.
When cooking frozen fish, add liquid as above for
even cooking.
Do not sprinkle salt onto fish before cooking as this
may make the fish dry.
Whole Fish
If cooking 2 whole fish together, they should be
arranged head to tail for even cooking.
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Fish
T
UNA
F
ISH
C
AKES
Ingredients:
Serves 4
350 g potatoes, peeled
25 g butter
1 small onion, chopped
200 g canned tuna, drained
1 egg, hard boiled, chopped
30 ml fresh parsley, chopped
10 ml lemon juice
salt and pepper
1 egg, beaten
100 g breadcrumbs
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish, 1 x large
Pyrex
®
bowl
Accessory: Enamel tray + wire rack
Method:
1. Cook potatoes with 45 ml water, covered on
1000 W for 6-8 minutes or until cooked. Drain.
2. Place butter and onion in a bowl, cover and
cook on 1000 W for 4 minutes or until soft. Add
potatoes and mash.
3. Stir in tuna, hard boiled egg, parsley and lemon
juice, season well.
4. Shape into 8 cakes and coat in beaten egg and
breadcrumbs.
5. Place on enamel tray on wire rack and cook
on Combi 3 for 10-20 minutes or until brown,
turning halfway.
S
PECIAL
O
CCASION
F
ISH
P
IE
Ingredients:
Serves 4
450 g white fish
50 g butter
50 g flour
450 ml milk
300 ml white wine
450 g mixed seafood
6 gherkins, diced
15 ml fresh parsley, chopped
10 ml dill, chopped
salt and pepper
450 g potatoes, peeled
15 ml capers
50 g butter, melted
50 g Cheddar cheese, grated
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
gratin dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Place the white fish with 30 ml water in a
shallow dish. Cover and cook on 1000 W for
4-5 minutes or on auto program fresh fish (see
page 45). Drain, skin, bone and flake.
2. Make the sauce by melting the butter in a large
jug on 600 W for 1 minute. Add the flour and stir
well. Mix in the milk and wine and cook on
1000 W for 4-5 minutes. Stir halfway. Mix in
the fish, mixed seafood, gherkins and herbs.
Season and pour into the dish.
3. Grate the potatoes and mix in the capers,
melted butter and grated cheese. Place lightly
on the fish sauce without pressing firmly to keep
the grated form. Place on enamel tray and cook
on Combi 3 for 35-40 minutes or until piping hot
and golden.
S
ALMON AND
V
EGETABLE
M
ORNAY
Ingredients:
Serves 4
100 g broccoli
100 g cauliflower
1 medium red pepper, deseeded and
diced
198 g canned salmon, drained
25 g butter
30 ml plain flour
300 ml milk
50 g Cheddar cheese, grated
150 ml cream, optional
salt and pepper
15 g butter
75 g fresh white breadcrumbs
15 ml fresh parsley, chopped
pinch of paprika
Dish: 1 x 20 x 25 cm Pyrex
®
dish,1 x large Pyrex
®
jug, 1 x small Pyrex
®
bowl
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Break broccoli and cauliflower into florets, add
red pepper and 30 ml water. Cover and cook on
1000 W for 5-6 minutes or until soft. Drain.
2. Flake salmon and mix with vegetables.
3. Melt butter in jug on 1000 W for approx.
20-30 seconds. Stir in flour then milk. Cook on
1000 W for 2 minutes or until mixture boils and
thickens; stir halfway. Stir in cheese, cream and
seasoning. Pour cheese sauce over vegetables
and salmon.
4. Melt extra butter in a small bowl on 1000 W for
approx 10-20 seconds. Stir in breadcrumbs,
parsley and paprika. Sprinkle over vegetable
mixture.
5. Place on enamel tray and cook on Combi 3 for
10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
– 72 –
Fish
B
OUILLABAISSE
Ingredients:
Serves 6
225 g tomatoes
125 ml olive oil
30 ml tomato purée
2 onions, chopped
1 large leek, sliced
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1.2 L fish stock
salt and black pepper
150 ml dry white wine
4 sprig thyme
small piece orange peel
4 strands saffron
5 ml chilli sauce
450 g cod, haddock or coley
450 g mixed seafood
4 large fresh prawns
bunch dill, chopped, to garnish
Dish: 1 x 3 litre Pyrex
®
casserole dish
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Skin the tomatoes and cut into four pieces,
removing the cores. Place the oil and tomato
purée in a large bowl, heat on 1000 W for
1 minute and mix well. Add the onions and leek,
cook on 1000 W for 3-4 minutes or until soft.
2. Add the garlic, tomatoes, stock, seasoning,
wine, thyme, orange peel, saffron and chilli
sauce. Heat on 1000 W for 3-4 minutes. Skin
the fish, cut into chunks and add to the tomato
liquid. Cook on 1000 W for 3-4 minutes or until
the fish is cooked. Add the mixed seafood and
prawns and heat again for 6-7 minutes on
1000 W or until hot, taking care not to overcook
the fish.
3. Serve garnished with dill.
T
HAI
T
ROUT
Ingredients:
Serves 2
2 trout fillets, approx 150 g each
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1-2 small red chilli, finely chopped
1 lime, zest and juice
4 spring onions, finely chopped
30 ml light soy sauce
Dish: 1 x Pyrex
®
shallow dish
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Place fish fillets into a shallow dish, sprinkle
the remaining ingredients on the top of the fish.
Cover and cook on 600 W for 5-6 minutes, or
until the fish is cooked through.
C
OD AND
L
EEK
B
AKE
Ingredients
Serves 6
800 g cod, fillets
2 large leeks, finely sliced
300 ml single cream
500 g potatoes, quartered
50 g Cheddar cheese, grated
salt and pepper
Dish: 1 x shallow dish, 1 x 27 cm Pyrex
®
casserole
dish with lid, 1 x large Pyrex
®
dish, 1 x 27 cm
round dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Place the cod in a shallow dish, add 45 ml water.
Cover and cook on 1000 W for 5-6 minutes.
Drain the cod and break into pieces, taking care
to remove all the bones and the skin.
2. Place leeks in a casserole dish, cover and cook
on 1000 W for 10 minutes. Mix together the fish
pieces, leeks, cream, cheese, salt and pepper.
3. Place the potatoes in a large dish, cover and
cook on 1000 W for 9-10 minutes. Place the
potatoes in a round buttered dish, cover with the
fish, leeks and cheese mixture.
4. Preheat the oven on Convection 200 ºC. Place
the dish in the oven on enamel and cook on
Combi 4 for 10-15 minutes, until it is golden
brown on top.
– 73 –
Fish
Guidelines
Defrosted Joints
If the meat has previously been frozen, ensure it
is properly thawed before cooking by microwave.
Defrosted joints of meat must be allowed to stand
for a minimum of 1 hour before cooking to ensure
the centre is fully defrosted.
Fat
Large amounts of fat absorb microwave energy and
can cause the meat next to it to overcook. Always
choose joints that aren’t excessively fatty.
Standing Time
Meat and poultry require a minimum of 15 minutes
standing time wrapped in aluminium foil after
cooking by microwave. Roast meat is always easier
to carve after standing and the meat will continue to
cook during the standing time.
Turning
Joints and poultry should be turned over halfway
through cooking.
How to Roast a Joint by Combination
Place the joint on enamel tray and place on glass
tray.
How to Roast a Joint by Microwave
To roast basic joints of meat place the joint onto the
rack of a microwave roasting set and cover with a
dome lid. Alternatively use a large, shallow dish and
place the joint on an upturned saucer and cover with
cling film.
Roasting Bags
Roasting bags are useful when split up one side to
tent a joint for roasting by power and time.
Do not use the metal twists supplied.
Tips
Braised and stewed meat cooked in a microwave
has a slightly firm texture and therefore it is essential
to purchase good quality meats.
When cooking a casserole, place a saucer or small
upturned plate over the meat to keep it submerged in
the juices.
How to Cook Small Cuts of Meat
by Microwave
Some cuts of meat can be cooked successfully by
microwave although due to their short cooking times
and no heat source, they will not crisp and brown.
They should always be cooked on a microwave safe
rack to lift them out of their juices.
Crispy Bacon
Place on a microwave safe rack (optional extra
obtainable from cookware shops). Cover with a plain
piece of kitchen towel to minimise splatter. Cook
on 1000 W for approx. 1 minute per rasher, or until
desired crispness is achieved.
– 74 –
Meat and Poultry
C
OQ
A
U
V
IN
Ingredients:
Serves 4
1.2 kg chicken portions, approx. 4
5 ml mixed herbs
salt and pepper
100 g streaky bacon
100 g button mushrooms
1 clove garlic, crushed
450 g whole shallots
30 ml brandy
300 ml red wine
300 ml chicken stock
15 ml cornflour
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Preheat oven on Convection 160 °C.
2. Place all ingredients, apart from the cornflour, in
casserole dish and cover.
3. Place on enamel tray and cook on Convection
160 °C for 1 hour or until cooked through. Stir
halfway during cooking.
4. Remove skin from chicken pieces and skim off
any excess fat. Thicken using a little cornflour
mixed with water. Serve sprinkled with chopped
parsley.
C
HICKEN
S
ATAY
Ingredients:
Serves 4-6
4 chicken breast fillets, skinned and
chopped into small chunks
100 g creamed coconut
45 ml lemon juice
30 ml soy sauce
30 ml vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
5 ml ground turmeric
5 ml five-spice powder
5 ml coriander seeds
5 ml cumin seeds
90 ml peanut butter
large pinch chilli powder
Dish: 1 x small mixing bowl, 8 x wooden skewers
Accessory: Enamel tray + wire rack
Method:
1. Place chicken, 50 g creamed coconut, 30 ml
lemon juice and 15 ml soy sauce into a blender
or food processor. Add the oil, garlic, turmeric,
five spice, coriander and cumin and blend until
smooth.
2. Pour over the chicken. Cover and marinate in
the fridge for 2-3 hours or overnight.
3. For the serving sauce: Pour 50 g of creamed
coconut into a large jug. Add the peanut butter,
15 ml of the lemon juice, 15 ml of the soy sauce,
the chilli powder and 80 ml water. Cook on
1000 W for 3-4 minutes or until the sauce boils
and thickens, stirring frequently. Turn into a
serving bowl.
4.
Thread the chicken onto wooden skewers. Place
on wire rack on enamel tray and cook on Combi 4
for 26-30 minutes or until cooked through, turning
occasionally. Serve hot with sauce for dipping.
B
ARBEQUE
S
PARE
R
IBS
Ingredients:
Serves 4
675 g pork ribs
30 ml white wine vinegar
Sauce:
45 ml tomato sauce
45 ml soy sauce
45 ml honey
5 ml dry mustard powder
45 ml plum jam
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid, 1 x
Pyrex
®
bowl, 1 x Pyrex
®
shallow dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Place ribs into large casserole dish, cover with
water and add the vinegar.
2. Cover and cook on 1000 W for 6-8 minutes then
300 W for 20 minutes. Drain.
3. Combine all sauce ingredients together in a
Pyrex
®
bowl and heat on 600 W for 2 minutes.
Mix thoroughly.
4. Toss ribs in sauce. Arrange on the base of
shallow dish on the enamel tray and cook on
Combi 4 for 10 minutes or until ribs are dark
brown and crispy.
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Meat and Poultry
C
ASSEROLE
P
ORK WITH
H
ERBY
D
UMPLINGS
Ingredients:
Serves 4
30 ml oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped
225 g carrots, sliced
450 g lean pork, cubed
30 ml seasoned flour
5 ml ground bay leaves
5 ml dried sage
salt and pepper
300 ml dry cider
Dumplings:
175 g self raising flour
75 g suet
pinch of salt
5 ml mustard powder
15 ml fresh parsley, chopped
150 ml cold water
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Place oil, onion, green pepper and carrots in
casserole dish, cover and cook on 1000 W for
5 minutes or until soft.
2. Preheat oven on Convection 160 °C.
3. Toss pork in seasoned flour and add to onion
mixture. Stir in all other ingredients, cover, place
on enamel tray and cook on Convection 160 °C
for 1 hour or until pork is tender.
4. Whilst cooking make the dumplings by
combining the flour, suet, salt, mustard and
parsley. Add the water to make a stiff dough.
Shape dough into 8 round dumplings.
5. When pork is cooked, uncover and place
dumplings around the edge of dish. Cook
uncovered on the enamel tray on Convection
160 °C for 12- 15 minutes or until dumplings are
cooked through.
T
OAD IN
T
HE
H
OLE
Ingredients:
Serves 4
150 g plain flour
3 ml salt
2 eggs
300 ml milk and water
25 g oil
450 g sausages
Dish: 1 x mixing bowl, 1 x 25 x 18 cm oblong
rectangular tin
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Preheat oven on Convection 220 °C.
2. Sift flour and salt in a bowl. Add eggs and half
the liquid. Beat until smooth. Gradually stir in
remaining liquid.
3. Put oil in tin with sausages on enamel tray. Cook
on Convection 220 °C for 15 minutes.
4. Pour in the batter and cook for 15-20 minutes
on Convection 220 °C or until the batter is well
risen and golden brown.
C
REAMY
C
HICKEN
G
RATIN
Ingredients:
Serves 4
350 g leeks, trimmed and sliced
25 g butter
30 ml plain flour
300 ml milk
225 g cooked chicken, chopped
100 g ham, chopped
175 g Gruyere cheese, grated
4 frozen garlic bread slices
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
bowl, 1 x 26 cm gratin dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Slice the leeks and place in a large bowl with the
butter. Cover and soften on 1000 W for
3-4 minutes or until softened.
2. Add the flour and mix well. Stir in the milk and
heat, uncovered on 1000 W for 4-5 minutes or
until thickened. Stir halfway. Add the chicken,
ham and cheese then season and mix well.
3. Pour into the gratin dish and top with the garlic
bread slices. Place on enamel tray and cook on
Combi 3 for 10-15 minutes or until piping hot
and golden.
– 76 –
Meat and Poultry
B
ELGIAN
B
EEF
C
ASSEROLE
Ingredients
Serves 4
675 g braising steak, cubed
3 large onions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
30 ml seasoned flour
15 ml brown sugar
300 ml hot beef stock
300 ml light ale
15 ml wine vinegar
5 ml mixed herbs
2 bay leaves
Topping:
15 ml french mustard
60 ml butter, softened
1 clove garlic, crushed
8 x 2.5 cm french bread, sliced
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid,
1 x mixing bowl
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Preheat oven on Convection 160 °C.
2. Combine all the casserole ingredients in dish.
Cover with lid and cook on enamel tray on
Convection 160 ˚C for 1 hour, or until meat is
tender. Remove bay leaves.
3. For topping, blend mustard, butter and garlic in
a mixing bowl. Spread over one side of each
bread slice.
4.
Uncover casserole and arrange bread on top.
Return to oven and cook uncovered on Convection
160 ˚C for a further 10 minutes. The casserole is
ready when the bread slices are crisp and golden.
S
AVOURY
M
INCE
Ingredients:
Serves 4
1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
15 ml oil
400 g canned chopped tomatoes
15 ml tomato purée
5 ml mixed herbs
450 g mince
salt and pepper
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole dish,
cover and cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes or until
soft.
2. Place all other ingredients in casserole dish. Stir
well.
3. Cover and cook on 1000 W for 10 minutes then
600 W for 15-20 minutes or until cooked.
Variation: Chilli con carne
Add 400 g canned red kidney beans drained,
5-10 ml chilli powder, 1 diced green pepper to
the ingredients above.
S
HEPHERD’S
P
IE
Ingredients:
Serves 4
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
25 g butter
350 g lamb or beef mince
300 ml hot lamb or beef stock
3 ml Worcestershire sauce
5 ml tomato purée
15 ml cornflour
salt and pepper
675 g potatoes, cubed
135 ml water
30 ml milk
25 g cheese
Dish: 1 x medium Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid,
1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid,
1 x square Pyrex
®
dish 22 x 22 cm
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Place onion, carrots and butter in medium
casserole dish. Cover and cook on 1000 W for
3-5 minutes or until soft.
2. Add mince to vegetables and mix well. Mix
together stock, Worcestershire sauce and
tomato purée, pour over mince and season
to taste. Cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes. Add
cornflour, cook on 1000 W for 5-7 minutes or
until thickened. Transfer to square Pyrex
®
dish.
3. Cook potatoes with water in large casserole
dish, covered on 1000 W for 7-8 minutes. Drain
and mash well with the milk and spread on top
of the meat, using a fork to make a pattern on
top.
4. Sprinkle with cheese, place on enamel tray and
cook on Combi 2 for approx. 15-20 minutes or
until top is crisp and golden.
– 77 –
Meat and Poultry
L
ASAGNE
Ingredients:
Serves 4
2 quantities of white sauce (refer to
page 88)
5 ml mustard
100 g grated cheese
salt and pepper
1 quantity of savoury mince (refer to
page 77)
12 sheets pre-cooked lasagne
60 ml Parmesan cheese
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
rectangular dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Add mustard, cheese and seasoning to the hot
white sauce.
2. Cover the base of the dish with a layer of
cheese sauce, then a layer of lasagne, followed
by a layer of hot meat mixture. Continue with a
layer of lasagne then meat, ending with a layer
of cheese sauce.
3. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top, place
on enamel tray and cook on Combi 4 for 15-18
minutes or until the pasta is tender and the top is
crispy and golden brown.
H
UNGARIAN
G
OULASH
Ingredients:
Serves 4
600 g braising steak, cubed
45 ml seasoned flour
600 ml hot beef stock
45 ml tomato purée
30 ml paprika
5 ml sugar
60 ml soured cream
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Preheat oven on Convection 160 °C.
2. Toss meat in the flour. Combine all ingredients
except the soured cream in casserole dish,
cover.
3. Place on enamel tray and cook on Convection
160 °C for 1 hour 10 minutes, or until the meat is
tender.
4. Remove from oven and immediately stir in the
soured cream. Serve with ribbon noodles.
M
OUSSAKA
Ingredients:
Serves 4
30 ml olive oil
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 medium onion, chopped
1 aubergine, sliced
400 g canned chopped tomatoes
350 g lamb mince
30 ml tomato purée
salt and pepper
Topping:
2 eggs
150 ml single cream
100 g cheese, grated
25 g Parmesan cheese, grated
Dish: 1 x 20 cm shallow dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Place oil, garlic, onion and aubergine in dish.
Cover and cook on 1000 W for 3 minutes or until
softened.
2. Add tomatoes and lamb mince and purée and
cook re-covered on 1000 W for 8 minutes.
Season and mix well.
3. Whisk eggs, cream and cheese together and
pour over lamb. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese,
place on enamel tray and cook on Combi 4 for
15 minutes or until topping is puffed and golden.
– 78 –
Meat and Poultry
K
EDGEREE
Ingredients:
Serves 4
175 g easy cook brown rice
450 ml hot chicken stock
450 g smoked haddock
30 ml lemon, juiced
1 medium onion, chopped
15 ml oil
150 ml soured cream
15 ml curry paste
100 g frozen peas
30 ml parsley, chopped
2 boiled eggs, chopped into small
chunks
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid,
1 x Pyrex
®
shallow dish,
1 x small Pyrex
®
dish
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Place the rice and chicken stock in casserole
dish, cover and cook on 1000 W for
17-22 minutes or until tender.
2. Place the fish in a shallow dish, sprinkle with
lemon juice, cover and cook on 1000 W for
5-6 minutes or until cooked. Skin and flake.
3. Place onion and oil in a small dish, cover
and cook on 1000 W for 3-4 minutes or until
softened.
4. Combine the soured cream with curry paste.
Mix into rice then stir in flaked fish, onion, peas,
parsley, eggs and seasoning. Cover and cook
on 1000 W for 5 minutes or until piping hot.
W
ILD
M
USHROOM AND
B
ASIL
R
ISOTTO
Ingredients:
Serves 4
40 g dried cep mushrooms
50 g butter
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
freshly ground black pepper
250 g arborio rice
300 ml hot vegetable stock
12 basil leaves, torn
Dish: 1 x Pyrex
®
shallow dish,
1 x large casserole dish with lid
Accessory: none
Method:
1. In shallow dish, soak mushrooms in 300 ml
warm water.
2. Place the butter, garlic and onion in a large
casserole dish, cover and cook on 1000 W for
3 minutes, or until softened. Season with freshly
ground black pepper.
3. Stir the rice into the butter mixture and add
the hot stock and soaking liquid from the
mushrooms. Cover and cook for a further
5 minutes on 1000 W.
4. Stir the mushrooms into the rice mixture. Cover
and cook for a further 5 minutes on 1000 W.
5. Stir and add the basil. Continue to cook for the
final 5 minutes on 1000 W. Leave to stand for
approx. 10 minutes and then stir with a fork.
V
EGETABLE AND
C
HICK
P
EA
C
ASSEROLE
Ingredients:
Serves 4
1 medium onion, chopped
10 ml vegetable oil
2 medium courgettes, thickly sliced
1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
1 small cauliflower, divided into florets
100 g dried apricots, halved
2 cloves garlic, crushed
425 g canned chick peas, drained
3 ml ground tumeric
3 ml ground corriander
3 ml ground cumin
5 ml paprika
2.5 cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and
finely chopped
salt and pepper
450 ml hot vegetable stock
parsley, chopped
Dish: 1 x large casserole dish with lid,
1 x Pyrex
®
shallow dish
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Place the onion and oil in a large casserole dish.
Cover and cook on 1000 W for 3 minutes or until
starting to soften.
2. Add the prepared vegetables, apricots, garlic,
chick peas and stir in the spices, salt, pepper
and stock.
3. Cover and cook on 1000 W for 20-25 minutes or
until vegetables are soft. Stir two or three times
during cooking. Serve with couscous or rice and
garnish with parsley.
N.B.
To prepare couscous: Place 300 ml vegetable
stock in a shallow dish and 1.2 ml turmeric.
Cook on 1000 W for 4 minutes or until boiling.
Add 175 g couscous and allow to stand for
5 minutes. Fluff up with a fork before serving.
– 79 –
Pasta, Rice and Beans
T
AGLIATELLE
T
OSCANA
Ingredients:
Serves 4
400 g fresh tagliatelle
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
15 ml olive oil
1 large aubergine, cubed
400 g canned chopped tomatoes
5 ml basil
15 ml tomato purée
15 g butter
salt and pepper
8-10 black olives, stoned
100 g mozzarella, diced
30 ml Parmesan cheese, grated
Dish: 2 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Cook the pasta in casserole dish with 600 ml
boiling water, covered, on 1000 W for 4 minutes
or until tender. Drain.
2. Place onion, garlic and oil in a casserole dish,
cover and cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes or until
soft. Add the aubergine, chopped tomates, basil,
tomato purée, butter, seasoning and olives.
Cover and cook on 1000 W for 6-8 minutes.
3. Mix the drained pasta with the mozzarella. Place
in a casserole dish. Pour the sauce over the top.
Sprinkle with Parmesan. Place on enamel tray
and cook on Combi 3 for 7-9 minutes or until
golden brown and piping hot.
R
OAST
V
EGETABLE AND
P
ASTA
G
RATIN
Ingredients:
Serves 4
1 auberbine, diced
2 leeks, sliced
1 red pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
45 ml olive oil
225 g pasta shapes
225 g fresh spinach
White sauce:
40 g butter
40 g flour
600 ml milk
15 ml mustard
50 g Cheddar cheese, grated
150 g Boursin
®
cheese
salt and pepper
Dish: 1 x small roasting dish, 1 x large casserole
dish with lid, 1 x large Pyrex
®
shallow dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Preheat oven on Convection 220 °C. Chop all
the vegetables except spinach into bite sized
pieces and put in roasting dish with the oil. Cook
on Convection 220 °C 25-30 minutes.
2. Cook the pasta shapes in a casserole dish with
450 ml boiling water on 1000 W for 7-8 minutes
or until soft. Drain. Wash the spinach and tear
into small pieces.
3. Make the white sauce as per instructions on
page 88, add the mustard, Cheddar, Boursin
®
cheese and stir thoroughly until smooth. Season
well.
4. Mix the pasta, spinach and roast vegetables
with the sauce and place in a large shallow dish.
Sprinkle the top with cheese.
5.
Cook on enamel tray on Combi 3 for 15-20 minutes
or until golden brown.
L
ENTIL
B
IRYANI
Ingredients:
Serves 4-6
15 ml oil
1 large onion, sliced
5 ml ginger root, grated
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 ml tumeric
5 ml chilli powder
10 ml curry powder
150 ml natural yoghurt
100 g mushrooms, sliced
2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
100 g canned green lentils
300 ml hot water
50 g cashew nuts
450 g cooked basmati rice
Garnish:
1 hard boiled egg, sliced
corriander leaves
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Place the oil and onion in a large casserole dish.
Cover and cook on 1000 W for 3 minutes or until
softened.
2. Add the ginger, garlic, turmeric, chilli and curry
powder. Cover and cook on 1000 W for
2 minutes.
3. Add the yoghurt, mushrooms, tomatoes, lentils
and water. Cover and cook on 1000 W for
30 minutes or until the lentils are tender and the
liquid has evaporated.
4. Add the cooked rice and cashew nuts to the
lentil mixture and mix thoroughly. Reheat on
1000 W if necessary. Garnish and serve.
– 80 –
Pasta, Rice and Beans
S
TUFFED
C
ROISSANTS
Ingredients:
Makes 8
100 g Cheddar cheese, grated
100 g smoked ham, diced
1 tomato, deseeded and chopped
60 ml sour cream
15 ml mayonnaise
10 ml wholegrain mustard
pepper
8 croissants
Dish: 1 x medium Pyrex
®
mixing bowl
Accessory: Enamel tray + wire rack
Method:
1. Combine all the filling ingredients in mixing bowl.
2. Slice in back of each croissant and fill with
mixture.
3. Place 4 croissants on enamel tray on wire rack
and cook on Combi 1 for 5-6 minutes. Repeat
with the remaining 4 croissants.
M
UFFIN
P
IZZAS
Ingredients:
Serves 4
150 ml Passata
100 g garlic sausage, cubed
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 small onion, diced
4 large muffins, halved
100 g cheese, grated
50 g canned anchovy fillets
black olive garnish
Dish: 1 x Pyrex
®
mixing bowl
Accessory: Enamel tray + wire rack
Method:
1. Place Passata, sausage, garlic and onion in a
bowl and mix well.
2. Arrange muffin halves, 4 at a time on wire rack
on enamel tray and toast on Grill 1 for
4-6 minutes or until browned.
3. Spread muffins with the mixture. Top with
cheese, anchovies and olives.
4. Cook on Combi 1 for 6-7 minutes or until
cheese has melted and is beginning to brown.
C
HEESE,
O
NION AND
O
LIVE
S
CONES
Ingredients:
Serves 4
1 medium onion, finely chopped
15 ml olive oil
175 g self-raising flour
3 ml salt
3 ml mustard powder
3 ml cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
25 g butter
40 g strong Cheddar cheese, grated
40 g Parmesan cheese
25 g black olives, stoned and chopped
1 egg, beaten
45 ml milk
1 egg for glazing
Dish: 1 x small Pyrex
®
bowl, 1 x Pyrex
®
mixing bowl,
small baking sheet
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Place onion and oil in a bowl. Cover and cook
on 1000 W for 3 minutes or until softened. Drain.
2. Preheat oven on Convection 200 °C.
3. Sift together the flour, salt, mustard and cayenne
with seasoning. Rub in the butter.
4. Mix in onion, cheeses and olives. Beat egg and
milk together. Pour into flour mixture and bring to
a soft dough.
5. On a floured surface roll out dough to approx.
2 cm thick. Cut out rounds using a 6 cm pastry
cutter and brush with beaten egg.
6. Place the dough rounds on a lightly greased
baking sheet. Place on the enamel tray and
cook on Convection 200 °C for 16-20 minutes
or until cooked and golden brown.
– 81 –
Cheese and Egg Dishes
B
RIE AND
C
RANBERRY
C
ROSTINI
Ingredients:
Serves 4
1 small baguette, cut into 8 slices
60 ml cranberry sauce
175 g brie, sliced
sesame seeds
Dish: none
Accessory: Enamel tray + wire rack
Method:
1. Place the slices of baguette on the wire rack on
enamel tray and cook on Grill 1 for 2-3 minutes
or until lightly toasted.
2. Turn the slices over and spread each slice with
cranberry sauce.
3. Top with a slice of brie and sprinkle with sesame
seeds.
4. Cook on wire rack on enamel tray on Combi 1
for 3-5 minutes or until cheese has started to
melt and sesame seeds turn golden.
C
ROQUE
M
ONSIEUR
Ingredients:
Serves 2
4 slices bread, buttered
5 ml dijon mustard
2 slices smoked ham
100 g sliced cheese
Dish: none
Accessory: Enamel tray + wire rack
Method:
1. Place the bread, buttered side up on wire rack
on enamel tray and cook on Grill 1 for approx.
6-8 minutes or until browning.
2. On 2 slices of the bread, spread the untoasted
sides with mustard and top with ham and
cheese. Cover with the other slices, browned
side up.
3. Place back on the wire rack on enamel tray and
cook on Combi 1 for 1-2 minutes or until the
cheese has melted.
M
ACARONI
C
HEESE
Ingredients:
Serves 4
175 g quick cooking macaroni
175 g butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
100 g bacon, chopped
40 g flour
600 ml milk
salt and pepper
5 ml french mustard
150 g red cheese, grated
30 ml fresh brown breadcrumbs
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish,
1 x large Pyrex
®
jug,
1 x large shallow Pyrex
®
dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Cook macaroni in large casserole dish in 450 ml
boiling water. Cover and cook on 1000 W for
5-6 minutes or until soft. Drain.
2. Place butter, onion and bacon in a jug. Cover.
Cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes or until onion is
soft. Stir halfway through cooking.
3. Stir in flour and cook for 30 seconds on 1000 W.
4. Gradually add milk, stir well and season. Cook
on 1000 W for 5-6 minutes or until sauce is thick
and bubbling. Stir twice during cooking.
5. Add mustard and 100 g grated cheese. Place
the macaroni in a large shallow dish. Add sauce
and mix well. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and
remaining cheese.
6. Place on enamel tray and cook on Combi 3 for
10-12 minutes or until cheese starts to melt.
– 82 –
Cheese and Egg Dishes
● Root vegetables. i.e. carrots, swede, should be
cut into slices, strips or cubes.
● Do not mix fresh and frozen vegetables as the
cooking times may be different.
● If cooking potatoes with other vegetables, only
cook with other root vegetables.
● Never add salt to vegetables before
microwaving. Remember the flavour of
microwaved vegetables is much better than
boiled.
● Cabbage should be shredded and cooked by
1000 W. Approx. 500 g for 12-14 minutes with
75 ml water.
● Fresh vegetables require 15 ml of water per
100 g vegetables. Cover with pierced cling film
or lid and stir halfway.
● Always cook vegetables in a dish that is a
suitable size. Use flat dishes not basins. Always
cover with microwave cling film or a lid.
Guidelines
– 83 –
Vegetables and Vegetarian
Jacket Potatoes
Varieties of potatoes vary in their suitability for cooking by microwave. We recommend Maris Piper for
consistently good results. The cooking times given may need adjustment for other varieties. The ideal size
of potato to be cooked by microwave is 200 g - 250 g.
Before Cooking
Wash potatoes and prick skins several times. Spread
around edge of glass tray.
After Cooking
Remove from oven and wrap in aluminium foil to
retain the heat. Leave to stand for 5 minutes.
● Certain vegetables i.e. broccoli and asparagus,
should be arranged so that the tips are in the
centre of the dish as these require less cooking.
● Whole cauliflower should be cooked upside
down on 600 W for 10 minutes. approx. with
90 ml water.
– 84 –
Vegetables and Vegetarian
V
EGETABLE
C
HILLI
Ingredients:
Serves 4
15 ml olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 green pepper, deseeded, chopped
1 chilli, chopped
2 carrots, diced
5 ml chilli powder
3 ml cumin
175 g bulgar wheat
400 g canned chopped tomatoes
30 ml tomato purée
400 g canned red kidney beans, drained
450 ml water
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Place oil, onion, pepper, chilli and carrots in a
large casserole, cover and cook on 1000 W for
4-5 minutes or until softened.
2. Add chilli powder and cumin. Stir in bulgar
wheat, chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, red
kidney beans and water. Cover and cook on
1000 W for 10-15 minutes.
L
EEK AND
P
OTATO
G
RATIN
Ingredients:
Serves 4
450 g leeks deseeded, thinly sliced
450 g potatoes, thinly sliced
150 g blue cheese
225 g Greek yoghurt
75 ml double cream
50 g brown breadcrumbs
salt and pepper
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
bowl, 1 x small mixing bowl,
1 x 25 cm Pyrex
®
flan dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Place the vegetables in large bowl. Add 90 ml of
water, cover and cook on 1000 W for
10-12 minutes or until the vegetables are
softened.
2. Crumble or finely chop the cheese into a bowl
and gradually blend in the yoghurt and the
double cream.
3. Drain the vegetables and arrange in a flan dish.
Season and pour over the blue cheese cream
mixture. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs, place on
enamel tray and cook on Combi 3 for
12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
R
OAST
V
EGETABLE
P
ARCELS
Ingredients:
Serves 4
450 g mixed vegetable e.g. sweet potato, red
pepper, leeks, aubergine, coutgettes,
onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
30 ml olive oil
200 g canned chopped tomatoes
10 ml tomato purée
25 g pine nuts
50 g Gruyère cheese, grated
100 g Boursin
®
cheese
15 ml single cream
225 g ready made puff pastry
1 egg for glazing
Dish: 1 x large mixing bowl, 1 x large Pyrex
®
bowl,
1 x small mixing bowl
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Preheat the oven on Convection 220 °C. Chop
vegetables into 2 ½ cm chunks.
2. Add garlic and oil, mix thoroughly with mixed
vegetables. Place onto enamel tray.
3. Cook on Convection 220 °C for 20-25 minutes
until vegetables are browned and al dente.
4. Place the chopped tomatoes and purée in a
heatproof bowl uncovered and cook on 1000 W
for 5 minutes then 600 W for 5 minutes or until
mixture is reduced in volume and thickened.
5. Mix the tomato sauce with the cooked
vegetables and pine nuts.
6. Mix together the Gruyère cheese, Boursin
®
and
single cream.
7. Roll out pastry until it measures approx 40 cm
square. Divide into 4 equal squares.
8. Place ¼ of the vegetable mixture in the centre
of the square and top with ¼ of the cheese
mixture.
9. Bring the corners of the pastry to the centre,
pressing the edges together. Seal with water.
Glaze with beaten egg.
10. Cook in a preheated oven on Convection
220 °C for 15-20 minutes or until golden and
cooked through.
– 85 –
Vegetables and Vegetarian
V
EGETABLE
L
ASAGNE
Ingredients:
Serves 4-6
1 large onion, chopped
25 g butter
1 clove garlic, crushed
225 g carrots, diced
225 g leeks, chopped
225 g courgettes, diced
1 green pepper, chopped
150 ml hot vegetable stock
salt and pepper
300 ml prepared tomato sauce
175 g fresh lasagne sheets
225 g Mozzarella cheese
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid,
1 x Pyrex
®
rectangular dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Place onion and butter in a casserole dish,
cover and cook on 1000 W for 3 minutes. Add
vegetables and stock, cover and cook on
1000 W for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are
soft, drain. Season to taste.
2. Cover base of rectangular dish with a thin layer
of tomato sauce, then a layer of lasagne on top
followed by a layer of vegetable mixture. Thinly
slice 175 g of the cheese and layer on top of
vegetables. Continue layering until ingredients
are all used ending with a tomato sauce layer.
3. Grate remaining cheese and arrange over top.
Cook on enamel tray on Combi 4 for 20 minutes
or until the pasta is cooked.
G
OAT’S CHEESE
T
ART WITH
R
OASTED
V
EGETABLES
Ingredients:
Serves 4
100 g butter
225 g plain flour
50 g Parmesan cheese, grated finely
1 red pepper, diced into 4 cm pieces
1 yellow pepper, diced into 4 cm pieces
2 medium courgettes, sliced
100 g auberbine, diced into
4 cm pieces
15 ml olive oil
100 g soft goat’s cheese
3 eggs, beaten
75 ml crème fraiche or double cream
15 ml fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper
Dish: 1 x large mixing bowl, 1 x 23 cm flan dish,
1 x Jug
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Preheat the oven on Convection 200 °C.
2. Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture
resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the
parmesan, add 30-45 ml cold water and mix to a
firm dough.
3. Roll out and line the flan dish. Prick the base
with a fork and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
4. Cover the pastry with greaseproof, add baking
beans and cook on enamel tray on Convection
200 °C for 10-12 minutes. Remove the paper
and beans and cook for a further 5-7 minutes or
until cooked. Allow to cool.
5. Place the prepared vegetables on enamel tray
and drizzle with olive oil. Cook on Combi 1 for
10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn
halfway during cooking.
6. Place the vegetables in the flan case and dot
teaspoons of the goat’s cheese around the
vegetables.
7. Beat together the eggs and creme fraiche until
smooth, add the parsley and seasoning. Pour
carefully over the filling.
8. Place on enamel tray and cook on Combi 2 for
20-25 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
R
OAST
P
OTATOES
Ingredients:
Serves 4
450 g potatoes,
25 g butter
30 ml oil
Dish: none
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Peel and cut potatoes into quarters. Par boil and
drain (see page 66).
2. Place potatoes, oil and butter on enamel tray.
3. Cook on Combi 3 for 23 minutes turning and
basting potatoes during cooking, or until crisp
and brown.
– 86 –
Vegetables and Vegetarian
S
TUFFED
P
EPPERS
Ingredients:
Serves 6
3 red peppers
3 yellow peppers
1 bunch spring onions, thinly sliced
30 ml olive oil
50 g pine nuts
2 cloves garlic, crushed
100 g long grain rice
300 ml hot vegetable stock
100 g cherry tomatoes, halved
100 g mozzarella, diced
100 g gorgonzola or any blue cheese, diced
1 handful parsley, finely shredded
1 handful basil, finely shredded
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish,
1 x large Pyrex
®
rectangular dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Slice the tops off the peppers and put to one
side. Remove the seeds and rinse out.
2. Place the spring onions, oil, garlic and pine nuts
into in a casserole dish and stir together. Cook
on 1000 W for 2 minutes.
3. Add rice and hot stock. Cover and cook on
1000 W for 10 minutes.
4. Allow to cool slightly and then stir in the cherry
tomatoes, mozzarella, gorgonzola, parsley and
basil. Season well.
5. Spoon the stuffing into the peppers and arrange
them closely together in the rectangular dish.
6. Place on enamel tray and cook on Combi 3 for
10 minutes.
7. Place tops back on peppers and cook on
Combi 1 for a further 8-10 minutes.
C
AULIFLOWER
C
HEESE
Ingredients:
Serves 4
1 cauliflower
90 ml water
25 g butter
25 g flour
3 ml french mustard
300 ml milk
salt and pepper
Topping:
75 g red cheese, grated
15 ml brown breadcrumbs
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid,
1 x Pyrex
®
jug, 1 x medium Pyrex
®
gratin dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Place cauliflower florets in a bowl. Add water.
Cover and cook on 600 W for 10 minutes or until
tender. Drain.
2. Melt butter on 1000 W for 30-50 seconds in a
Pyrex
®
jug. Stir in flour and mustard. Cook for a
further 30 seconds. Add milk gradually. Stir well
and season.
3. Cook on 1000 W for 2-3 minutes or until sauce
is thick and bubbling. Stir once halfway during
cooking. Stir in 60 g grated cheese.
4. Place cauliflower in gratin dish and pour
over sauce. Top with remaining cheese and
breadcrumbs.
5. Place on enamel tray and cook on Combi 3 for
15-17 minutes or until golden brown.
S
PICY
P
OTATOES
Ingredients:
Serves 4
350 g potatoes
45 ml natural yoghurt
10 ml mango chutney
3 ml cumin
3 ml corriander
3 ml tumeric
3 ml garam marsala
10 ml fresh corriander
pinch chilli powder
15 g sultanas
salt and pepper
Dish: 1 x 1.5 litre Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid,
1 x Pyrex
®
mixing bowl
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Cut the potatoes into large cubes and place in a
large bowl with 90 ml water. Cover and cook on
1000 W for 6-8 minutes or until soft. Drain and
set aside.
2. Mix the remaining ingredients together. Add the
potatoes and mix well. Serve either hot or cold.
– 87 –
Vegetables and Vegetarian
Guidelines
Container Size
Always use a container or jug at least twice the
capacity of the sauce, to avoid boiling over.
Covering
Do not cover sauces when cooking.
Caution!
Sauces/gravy should be thoroughly stirred
before, during and after cooking, to avoid
any eruptions and to result in a smooth
sauce.
Reheating
Sauces can be made in advance and reheated by
microwave. Reheat on 1000 W and stir halfway.
Wooden Spoons
Do not leave wooden spoons in the sauce when
cooking. The wood may dry out and burn. Never
leave metal spoons in the sauce.
W
HITE
S
AUCE
Ingredients:
30 g butter, room temperature
30 g flour
600 ml whole milk
Variations:
parsley, onion, cheese
15 ml lemon juice
Dish: 1 x 1 litre Pyrex
®
jug
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Melt butter in jug on 1000 W for 20-40 seconds.
2. Stir in the flour to make a roux.
3. Add the milk gradually stirring continuously until
well combined.
4. Cook for 2 minutes on 1000 W. Stir and cook for
a further 3 minutes. Sauce should be smooth
and glossy and coat the back of a spoon.
Variations of White Sauce:
Parsley
Stir 60 ml chopped parsley and 15 ml lemon juice
into sauce halfway through cooking time.
Onion
Cook 1 small onion in the butter for 30 seconds on
1000 W before adding the flour and milk.
Cheese
Stir in 75 g grated cheese at the end of cooking time.
C
USTARD
Ingredients:
30 ml custard powder
15 ml sugar
600 ml whole milk
Dish: 1 x 1 litre Pyrex
®
jug
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Mix together the custard powder, sugar and a
little milk to form a smooth paste.
2. Blend in the remaining milk, whisking well.
3. Cook on 1000 W for 6-8 minutes. Whisk well
halfway through cooking time and again at the
end.
H
OLLANDAISE
S
AUCE
Ingredients:
3 egg yolks
30 ml white wine vinegar
100 g unsalted butter
chilled and cubed pepper
Dish: 1 x 1 litre Pyrex
®
jug
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Place egg yolks and vinegar in a jug. Beat well.
2. Drop cubes of butter on top. Cook on 1000 W for
20 seconds.
3. Whisk. Cook on 1000 W for 10 seconds.
4. Whisk again and cook on 1000 W for
10 seconds. Repeat in 10 second stages until
sauce is thick and creamy.
5. Season and serve immediately with salmon
steaks or asparagus spears.
N.B. This sauce must not boil or eggs will curdle.
– 88 –
Sauces
C
HOCOLATE
S
AUCE
Ingredients:
25 g butter
75 g caster sugar
75 g soft brown sugar
50 g cocoa powder
3 ml vanilla essence
300 ml milk
Dish: 1 x 1 litre Pyrex
®
jug
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Melt butter in a Pyrex
®
jug on 1000 W for
30-50 seconds.
2. Stir in sugars, cocoa powder and vanilla
essence.
3. Gradually add milk, stirring well.
4. Cook on 600 W for 2 minutes. Stir well. Repeat
this again three more times or until you achieve
a smooth and glossy consistency that coats the
back of a spoon.
P
EPPER
S
AUCE
Ingredients:
1 onion, chopped
40 g butter
30 g flour
2 stock cubes
15 ml tarragon vinegar
10 ml white pepper
15 ml cognac
200 ml créme fraîche
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
bowl
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Cook the onion in the bowl with butter for
2-3 minutes on 1000 W.
2. Add flours, mix, cook again for 1 minute on
1000 W and add 400 ml of hot water, 2 stock
cubes, vinegar and white pepper. Cook
uncovered at 1000 W for 3 minutes.
3. Remove from the oven and add cognac and
crème fraiche. Mix well.
R
OQUEFORT
S
AUCE
Ingredients:
50 g Roquefort cheese
200 ml single cream
30 ml cornflour
salt and pepper
Dish: 1 x 500 ml Pyrex
®
bowl
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Cut the Roquefort into pieces, place in a bowl
and melt using 600 W for 1 minute 30 seconds.
2. Add the cream and cornflour mixed with
15 ml water. Cook on 1000 W for 3-3 minutes
30 seconds, whisk halfway through the cooking
time. Check the seasoning before serving.
– 89 –
Sauces
S
UETCRUST
P
ASTRY
Ingredients:
225 g self-raising flour
3 ml salt
100 g shredded suet
105 ml cold water
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
mixing bowl
Accessory: none
Method:
1. In Pyrex
®
mixing bowl, mix together flour, salt
and suet.
2. Add water and mix to a soft dough. Knead lightly
until smooth.
B
AKED
J
AM
R
OLY
P
OLY
P
UDDING
Ingredients:
Serves 4
1 quantity of suet pastry (as above)
75 ml seedless raspberry jam
milk to glaze
Dish: 1 x 1 kg Pyrex
®
loaf dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Roll out pastry to approx. 23 x 32 cm.
2. Spread the jam over the pastry leaving 1 cm
border all round. Brush the edges with milk and
roll the pastry up evenly, starting at one short
side and sealing the edges.
3.
Brush top with milk and place in loaf dish on enamel
tray. Preheat oven on Convection 210 °C. Cook on
Combi 3 for 13-16 minutes or until golden.
A
PPLE
S
TRUDEL
Ingredients:
Serves 4
300 g granny smiths apples, peeled, cored
and sliced
½ lemon, juiced
25 g golden caster sugar
25 g walnuts, roughly chopped
25 g sultanas
5 ml ground cinnamon
25 g ground almonds
6 sheets filo pastry
50 g butter, melted
icing sugar to serve
Dish: 1 x Pyrex
®
mixing bowl, baking sheet
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Preheat the oven on Convection 180 °C.
2. Put the apples and lemon juice into a bowl and
toss together.
3. Add the sugar, walnuts, sultanas, cinnamon and
almonds and mix together.
4. Take three sheets of filo pastry and brush with
melted butter. Place each one directly on top of
each other.
5. Place three more sheets of filo on top of each
other, in the same way as in step 4.
6. Overlap the sheets from step 4 and 5 by 5-6 cm
along the long edge.
7. Spread the apple filling along the front edge of
the filo pastry just 2.5 cm (1 inch) from the edge
and 2.5 cm (1 inch) from each side.
8. Fold the sides in over the filling and brush with
butter. Roll up from the long front edge buttering
the final long edge to seal the strudel.
9. Place on baking sheet on enamel tray, seam-
side down. Brush with melted butter.
10. Cook on Convection 180 °C for 30-35 minutes.
Dust with icing sugar to serve.
– 90 –
Pastry
C
ARROT
C
AKE
Ingredients:
2 eggs, beaten
150 ml vegetable oil
150 g self raising wholemeal flour
100 g soft light brown sugar
10 ml cinnamon
75 g raisins
100 g carrots, grated
Icing:
50 g cream cheese
50 g butter
100 g icing sugar
10 ml lemon, juiced
50 g walnuts, chopped
Dish: 1 x large mixing bowl, 1 x 18 cm souffle dish
lined with greaseproof paper, 1 x medium
mixing bowl
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
Mix eggs and oil together.
1. Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, raisins and
carrots in a mixing bowl and pour egg mix into
flour and stir well.
2. Pour into dish and cook on the enamel tray on
Combi 2 for 8 minutes.
3. For the icing: beat cream cheese and butter
together and gradually add icing sugar and
lemon juice. Decorate the cake with icing and
sprinkle with walnuts.
Guidelines
Covering
For traditional cakes, with long cooking times, baked
on convection mode only, it is necessary to cover the
top of the tin with foil 10-15 minutes after the start of
baking. This is not applicable to any of the recipes in
this section.
Dish Size/Shape
Always use the exact dish size stated in the following
recipes, otherwise cooking times and results will be
affected.
Eggs
The following recipes have been tested using
medium eggs. Using a different size of egg may
affect cooking times.
Mixing/Beating
Cakes cooked by microwave need to be well mixed,
but not over beaten. Generally it is unnecessary to
cream butter and sugar or beat eggs in an electric
mixer or food processor. Do not attempt to cook
whisked/fatless sponges, or any cakes containing
whisked egg white.
Combination Cooking
Do not use spring form tins, use smooth, and
preferably seamless metal cake tins.
G
INGER
C
AKE
Ingredients:
100 g butter
100 g golden syrup
100 g black treacle
75 g soft brown sugar
100 g self raising flour
100 g plain flour
5 ml mixed spice
10 ml ground ginger
5 ml bicarbonate of soda
pinch salt
150 ml milk
2 eggs, beaten
Dish: 1 x small Pyrex
®
bowl, 1 x large mixing bowl,
1 x 20 cm square Pyrex
®
dish
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Place butter, syrup, treacle and sugar in a bowl
and heat on 1000 W for 1-2 minutes or until fat
has melted.
2. Place flour, spices, bicarbonate of soda and salt
in a large bowl. Stir in treacle mixture and mix
well. Stir in milk and eggs and beat until smooth.
3. Pour into square dish and cook on 600 W for
9-11 minutes or until set around the edges. The
cake will appear slightly wet in the centre, but
will continue cooking as it cools.
– 91 –
Baking
C
HOCOLATE AND
A
LMOND
C
AKE
Ingredients:
100 g butter
100 g caster sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
100 g self raising flour
50 g cocoa powder
50 g ground almonds
100 ml whole milk
60 ml golden syrup
Topping:
50 g butter
25 g cocoa powder, sifted
200 g icing sugar
5 ml milk
Dish: 1 x 20 cm Pyrex
®
souffle dish, greased and
lined, 2 x large Pyrex
®
mixing bowls
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Cream together butter and sugar. Gradually add
egg. Add flour, cocoa powder, ground almond,
milk then syrup.
2. Pour into a Pyrex
®
dish. Cook on 600 W for
8 minutes.
3. Cream butter until soft and gradually add cocoa
powder and icing sugar. Lastly adding milk as
required.
4. Decorate the cake with the topping.
F
RUIT
C
AKE
Ingredients:
175 g butter
175 g dark brown sugar
1 lemon, grated
3 eggs, beaten
225 g plain flour
10 ml ground spice
225 g raisins
225 g sultanas
50 g glace cherries
50 g chopped mixed nuts
15 ml treacle
45 ml brandy
Dish: 1 x Pyrex
®
mixing bowl, 1 x 20 cm soufflé dish
greased and lined
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix
in the lemon rind. Beat in the eggs.
2. Fold in the flour, spice and the rest of the
ingredients. Spoon mixture into souffle dish.
3. Cook on 440 W for 23 minutes.
P
INEAPPLE,
C
INNAMON AND
R
AISIN
M
UFFINS
Ingredients:
Makes 12
100 g self raising flour
100 g wholemeal self-raising flour
3.75 ml bicarbonate of soda
pinch salt
5 ml ground cinnamon
150 ml sunflower oil
2 eggs
75 g golden caster sugar
125 g carrots, grated
225 g canned pineapple chunks, crushed
100 g raisins
Dish: 2 x medium Pyrex
®
bowls, 2 x 6 hole muffin
tin, 12 muffin cases
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Preheat the oven on Convection 180 ºC.
2. Sieve the flours, bicarbonate of soda, salt and
cinnamon into a bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, beat together the oil, eggs
and sugar. Add the grated carrot, crushed
pineapple and raisins.
4. Pour the oil mixture into the flour mixture and stir
together until just blended.
5. Put the mixture into the individual muffin tins
lined with muffin cases, cook on enamel tray in
two separate batches on Convection 180 ºC for
20-25 minutes per batch.
– 92 –
Baking
C
HOCOLATE
S
AUCY
P
UDDING WITH
T
OFFEE
S
AUCE
Ingredients:
75 g plain chocolate
30 ml milk
175 g margarine
175 g light muscovado sugar
2 eggs
150 g fresh white breadcrumbs
30 ml cocoa powder
Sauce:
225 g vanilla flavoured toffees
150 ml milk
15 g butter
Dish: 1 x 1.2 litre pudding basin, 1 x small Pyrex
®
bowl, 1 x large mixing bowl, 1 large Pyrex
®
jug
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Line the base of a 1.2 litre pudding basin with a
circle of greaseproof paper.
2. Melt the chocolate with the milk in a small
Pyrex
®
bowl on 600 W for 2-3 minutes and mix
until smooth.
3. Mix the margarine and sugar together, add the
cooled chocolate and eggs.
4. Add the breadcrumbs and cocoa powder and
mix well. Fill the basin with the mixture and
cook on 1000 W for 6-7 minutes or until cooked.
Leave to stand for 5 minutes before turning out.
5. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by combining all
ingredients in a large jug and cook on 1000 W
for 2-3 minutes or until smooth. Stir vigorously
and pour over the pudding.
P
LUM AND
O
AT
L
AYER
Ingredients:
Makes 8 slices
100 g butter or margarine
50 g light brown sugar
30 ml golden syrup
225 g rolled oats
450 g plums, stoned and thinly sliced
5 ml ground cinnamon
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
bowl, 1 x 20 cm ceramic flan
dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Place the butter, sugar and syrup in a bowl.
Cook on 1000 W for 1-2 minutes or until melted.
Stir in the rolled oats.
2. Spread half the oat mixture into the dish.
Arrange the plums over the top in overlapping
rows and sprinkle with cinnamon.
3. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the
plums and gently press down.
4. Cook on enamel tray on Combi 3 for 10-12
minutes or until the mixture is firm and golden
brown.
5. Cut into slices while hot, then allow to cool in the
dish.
S
TEAMED
S
UET
S
PONGE
P
UDDING
Ingredients:
Serves 4
150 g self-raising flour
pinch salt
50 g caster sugar
50 g suet
1 egg
150 ml milk
30 ml jam or golden syrup
Optional:
10 ml sultanas, optional
Dish: 1 x Pyrex
®
mixing bowl, 1 x 1 litre Pyrex
®
,
pudding basin
Accessory: none
Method:
1. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour and
salt. Stir in sugar and suet. Add the sultanas if
desired.
2. Make a well in the centre and add beaten egg
and milk. Mix to a soft dropping consistency.
3. Put the jam in the base of the greased pudding
basin and pour pudding mixture over. Cook on
1000 W for 5-5 minutes and 30 seconds or until
firm.
– 93 –
Desserts
B
READ AND
B
UTTER
P
UDDING
Ingredients:
Serves 4
6 slices bread, buttered and cut in half
diagonally
75 g mixed dried fruit
450 ml milk
3 eggs
25 g caster sugar
3 ml nutmeg
Dish: 1 x Pyrex
®
dish 20 x 25 cm greased, 1 x large
Pyrex
®
bowl, 1 x mixing bowl
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Arrange the bread and fruit in the prepared dish.
2. Warm the milk for 3 minutes on 600 W but do
not allow to boil.
3. Beat together the eggs and sugar, add the milk,
stirring well.
4. Pour the mixture over the bread, sprinkle with
nutmeg and leave to stand for 15 minutes. Cook
on enamel tray on Combi 4 for 20-25 minutes or
until set and browned.
C
HRISTMAS
P
UDDING
Ingredients:
Serves 6-8
1 cooking apple, peeled and grated
1 carrot, peeled and grated
1 orange, juice and grated rind
400 g mixed dried fruit
45 ml brandy
15 ml black treacle
50 g self-raising flour
pinch salt
15 ml cocoa
5 ml mixed spice
3 ml nutmeg
100 g shredded suet
150 g fresh breadcrumbs
50 g mixed peel
50 g flaked almonds
2 eggs, beaten
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
bowl, 1 x 1.3 litre Pyrex
®
pudding basin lightly greased
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Place apple and carrot in a large bowl. Cover
and cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes. Beat well
to make a thick purée.
2. Stir in juice, rind and mixed fruit. Cook on
1000 W for 2 minutes. Stir in brandy and
treacle. Stand for 5 minutes. Beat in rest of
ingredients.
3. Press into a lightly greased pudding basin.
Cover with greaseproof paper and cook on
1000 W for 4 minutes. Stand for 5 minutes.
Cook on 1000 W for another 2 minutes or until
just firm.
N.B. One of the advantages of using your
microwave to make this traditional pudding is
that it can be made the week before Christmas
and stored in a cool dry place. Do not attempt
to make the pudding earlier than this, since the
flavour will not improve with keeping, unlike a
traditionally steamed pudding.
B
AKED
A
PPLES
Ingredients:
Serves 4
4 medium sized apples
30 ml caster sugar
25-50 g mixed dried fruit
25 g butter
Dish: 1 x Pyrex
®
mixing bowl, 1 x 20 cm Pyrex
®
shallow dish
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Core the apples and score the skin around the
middle.
2. Mix together the sugar and fruit and fill the
centres of the apples.
3. Dot the top with butter. Stand the apples
in a shallow dish and cook on 1000 W for
5 minutes - 7 minutes. Stand for 5 minutes
before serving.
N.B. The apples will look quite green when
removed from the oven, but they should feel
slightly soft when tested with a sharp knife.
During the standing time, the colour will
become dull and the apples will be tender. The
apples will overcook very easily, so take care
to undercook slightly. For 1 baked apple cook
for 2-3 minutes. For 2 baked apples cook for
3-5 minutes.
– 94 –
Desserts
C
HOCOLATE
B
ROWNIES
Ingredients:
Serves 9
125 g butter
200 g dark chocolate (72 % cocoa solids)
175 g soft brown muscovado
2 eggs, beaten
sugar
a few drops vanilla essence
50 g plain flour
5 ml baking powder
Dish: 1 x small Pyrex
®
bowl, 1 x Pyrex
®
mixing bowl,
23 cm Pyrex
®
square dish
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Melt the butter with 50 g of the chocolate in a
small bowl on 600 W for 2 minutes.
2. Put the eggs, sugar and vanilla essence in a
bowl, then sift in the flour and baking powder.
3. Stir in the melted chocolate and butter mixture
and mix well.
4. Chop the remaining chocolate into rough chunks
and stir into the brownie mixture.
5. Spoon into the dish, spread evenly and cook
on enamel tray, on Combi 3 for 8-11 minutes or
until firm.
F
RUIT
S
CONES
Ingredients:
Serves 10
225 g self-raising flour
pinch salt
5 ml baking powder
50 g butter
25 g caster sugar
50 g sultanas
100 ml whole milk
1 egg for glazing
Dish: 1 x Pyrex
®
mixing bowl, 1 x small baking sheet
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Preheat oven on Convection 210 °C.
2. Sift the flour, salt and baking powder together.
Rub in fat until the mixture resembles fine
breadcrumbs. Add sugar and sultanas.
3. Make a well in the centre and stir in enough milk
to form a soft dough.
4. Knead lightly. Pat out to 2 cm thick and cut into
10 rounds with a 5 cm cutter. Place on baking
sheet on enamel tray, brush with beaten egg and
cook on Convection 210 °C for 10-15 minutes
or until well risen and golden brown.
R
ED
F
RUIT
C
OMPOTE
Ingredients:
Serves 4
225 g plums, halved
225 g cherries, stoned
225 g blueberries
225 g strawberries, halved
225 g raspberries, halved
50 g golden caster sugar
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
shallow dish
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Place the plums, cherries and blueberries in a
shallow dish. Cook on 440 W for 10 minutes.
2. Stir in the strawberries and cook on 440 W for a
further 5-6 minutes.
3. Stir the raspberries and sugar into the hot fruit
and allow to cool before serving.
– 95 –
Desserts
S
TREUSEL
T
OPPED
F
RUIT
M
UFFINS
Ingredients:
Makes 12
Streusel topping:
50 g butter
75 g plain flour
30 ml granulated sugar
15 ml ground mixed spice
Muffins:
225 g plain flour
10 ml baking powder
150 g caster sugar
2.5 ml salt
½ lemon, grated zest
175 g fresh or frozen berries, raspberries or
blueberries
75 g butter
110 ml buttermilk
1 egg, lightly beaten
2.5 ml vanilla essence
Dish: 1 x small Pyrex
®
bowl, 1 x large mixing bowl,
1 x large Pyrex
®
bowl, 2 x 6 hole muffin tin,
12 paper muffin cases
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Melt the butter on 600W for 1 minute. Combine
the streusel topping ingredients to make a soft
dough and reserve. Chill.
2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar and
salt. Add the lemon zest and the fruit.
3. Melt the butter on 1000 W for 30 seconds -
1 minute mix in the buttermilk, egg and vanilla
essence. Lightly stir in the flour mixture and
divide between 12 muffin cases.
4. Preheat oven on Convection 180 ºC.
5. Crumble small amounts of streusel topping
over each muffin and cook in two batches on
Convection 180 °C for 22 minutes on enamel
tray, until browned and well risen.
R
ICE
P
UDDING
Ingredients:
Serves 4
100 g short grain rice
1 litre whole milk
75 g caster sugar
small piece cinnamon stick
1 vanilla pod, split lengthways
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Place the rice, milk and sugar into the bowl.
Add the cinnamon stick and vanilla pod. Do not
cover.
2. Bring to the boil by heating on 1000 W for
10-11 minutes on the base of the oven, paying
close attention to ensure that the milk does not
boil over.
3.
Cook covered with a lid on 300 W for 50 minutes,
stirring halfway. Remove the cinnamon stick and
vanilla pod. Leave to cool, serve hot or cold.
A
PPLE
C
RUMBLE
Ingredients:
Serves 4-6
700 g cooking apples, peeled, cored and
roughly chopped
2.5 ml ground cinnamon
75 g ground almonds
75 g caster sugar
75 g butter
75 g plain flour
40 g brown sugar
Dish: 1 x 24 cm rectangular dish, 1 x Pyrex
®
mixing
bowl
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Place the apples in the dish with brown sugar and
cinnamon and cook on 1000 W for 6-9 minutes,
uncovered, stirring halfway through the cooking
time. Leave to cool.
2. In a bowl mix ground almonds, butter, flour and
caster sugar, until you obtain a mixture that
looks like breadcrumbs. Spread this mixture
over the pre-cooked apples.
3. Place the dish on the enamel tray and cook on
Combi 4 for 9-11 minutes, or until golden.
– 96 –
Desserts
Guidelines
Sterilizing Jars
Jam jars can be sterilized by microwave ready for
your jams. Half fill with water and heat them on
1000 W until water boils (approx. 3 minutes. for
2 jars). Empty and drain upside down on kitchen
paper. The jars should be warm when filled with jam.
If you wish to cook larger quantities than given in the
recipes below, revert to the traditional hob method,
using a traditional recipe.
Dish Size
Always use a very large Pyrex
®
bowl. Do not attempt
to use jam pans or saucepans in your microwave.
Do not leave jams unattended during cooking
because of the high sugar content.
Covering
Do not cover preserves whilst cooking, apart from if
recommended in the recipe.
We do not recommend that you use your
microwave to sterilise babies’ bottles.
(See details on page 53)
Do not seal preserving jars in your microwave.
Setting Point
To determine whether setting point is reached, place
a couple of drops of jam or marmalade on a cold
saucer (put one in the fridge whilst making the jam).
Leave to cool. The jam should wrinkle on the surface
when your finger pushes across the top.
S
OFT
F
RUIT
J
AM
Ingredients:
Makes approx. 675 g
450 g soft fruit, washed
450 g caster sugar
30 ml lemon, juiced
5 ml butter
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
bowl
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir.
Cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes (10-15 minutes
if using frozen fruit), stirring frequently. Continue
to cook in one minute intervals until sugar has
dissolved.
2. Wash down any sugar crystals from around the
bowl.
3. Bring mixture to the boil and continue to cook
until setting point is reached – approx.
10-20 minutes. Test regularly for setting point.
L
EMON
C
URD
Ingredients:
Makes approx. 900 g
4 lemons, juice and grated rind
450 g caster sugar
4 eggs, beaten
100 g butter
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
bowl
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Place all ingredients in bowl. Mix well.
2. Cook on 1000 W for 1 minute. Stir. Continue
to cook in 1 minute stages until mixture starts
to thicken, then cook for 30 seconds at a time
until mixture coats back of spoon. (The eggs will
curdle if overcooked).
3. The mixture will thicken on cooling. Pot into
warm jars. Cover with a circle of waxed paper
and a jam pot cover.
– 97 –
Preserves
O
RANGE
M
ARMALADE
Ingredients:
Makes approx. 675-900 g
450 g seville oranges
1 lemon
900 ml water
450 g sugar
knob of butter
Dish: 2 x large Pyrex
®
bowl
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Grate oranges and lemon ensuring all the pith is
left on the fruit. Set the rind aside.
2. Peel the fruit and put it in a food processor and
chop until the pips are broken.
3. Place the chopped mixture in a large bowl and
pour over boiling water. Cover with pierced cling
film and cook on 1000 W for 10 minutes.
4. Strain the mixture through a sieve into another
large bowl pressing the pulp well until all the
juice is extracted. Discard the pulp.
5. Stir the shredded rind into the hot juice and cook
uncovered on 1000 W for 10 minutes until rind
is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the sugar
until dissolved.
6. Cook on 1000 W for 8 minutes covered with
pierced cling film. Stir in the butter and cook
uncovered until setting point is reached, approx.
22-24 minutes.
7. Leave to stand for 10 minutes then pour into
warmed sterilized jars.
N.B Do not double this recipe as it will boil over.
P
LUM
J
AM
Ingredients:
Makes approx. 1.5 kg
675 g plums or damsons, halved, stoned
200 ml cold water
675 g jam sugar
30 ml lemon juice
5 ml butter
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
mixing bowl
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Place plums in a large Pyrex
®
bowl with water.
2. Cook on 600 W for 10 minutes or until fruit is
soft.
3. Add the remaining ingredients, stir and cook on
1000 W for 5 minutes stirring frequently.
4. Wash down any sugar crystals from around the
bowl.
5. Bring mixture to the boil on 1000 W, approx.
4-5 minutes.
6. Continue to cook on 1000 W until setting point
is reached approx. 20-25 minutes. Test regularly
for setting point.
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Preserves
T
OMATO
S
OUP
Ingredients:
Serves 4
30 ml olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
200 g carrots, peeled and chopped
400 g canned chopped tomatoes
200 ml passata
400 ml vegetable stock
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
100 ml single cream, optional
salt and pepper
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Place the oil, onion, garlic and carrots in a large
casserole dish, cover and cook on 1000 W for
5 minutes.
2. Stir in the tomatoes, passata, stock, bay leaf and
thyme and cook covered on 1000 W for
10 minutes then 300 W for 30 minutes.
3. Remove the bay leaf and thyme, add the cream
(if desired) and seasoning, blend in a food
processor until smooth.
F
RITTATTA
Ingredients:
25 g butter
25 g ham, chopped
25 g green pepper, finely chopped
1 spring onion, sliced
4 eggs, beaten
50 g Cheddar cheese, grated
Dish: 1 x 24 cm flan dish
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Place the butter in the flan dish. Melt on 600 W
for 1 minute.
2. Add the ham, green pepper and spring onions.
Cook on 1000 W 1-2 minutes.
3. Pour the beaten egg over the top, sprinkle with
the cheese.
4. Cook on 1000 W for 4 minutes 30 seconds.
Leave to stand for 2 minutes before serving.
Guidelines
This section of recipes are aimed at toddlers and children or may be shared with the whole family.
Ideal recipes when little ones are independently feeding themselves, introducing different flavours and
textures of food.
Q
UESADILLAS
Ingredients:
2 flour tortillas
50 g Cheddar cheese, grated
25 g cooked ham, chopped
1 spring onion, sliced
Dish: 1 x dinner plate
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Place a tortilla on the plate, place the cheese,
ham and onion onto the tortilla. Place the other
tortilla on top.
2. Cover with a piece of kitchen roll cook on
1000 W for 1-2 minutes.
I
NDIVIDUAL
F
ISH
P
IES
Ingredients:
Serves 6
375 g white potatoes, peeled and chopped
50 g butter
25 ml milk
25 g onion, chopped into small chunks
15 g flour
75 g milk
50 g fish stock
125 g white fish fillet, skinned and cut into
bite sized pieces
125 g salmon fillet, skinned and cut into bite
sized pieces
5 g fresh parsley, chopped
25 g frozen peas
50 g grated cheese, plus extra for topping
Dish: 2 x medium Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid,
4 x 8 cm ramekin dishes
Accessory: Enamel tray
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Junior Recipes
Method:
1. Place the potatoes into a casserole dish, add
45 ml water, cover and cook on 1000 W for
7-9 minutes.
2. Drain the potatoes, add half the butter and milk
and mash together, leave to one side.
3. Place the remaining butter in a casserole dish
with the onion, cover and cook on 1000 W for
3 minutes.
4. Mix the flour into the butter and onion. Cook on
1000 W for 30 seconds. Gradually stir in the
milk and then the stock. Cook on 1000 W for 3
minutes.
5. Add the fish and parsley. Cook on 600 W
microwave for 3 minutes. Stir in the peas and
grated cheese.
6. Divide the fish pie mixture between 4 x 8 cm
(3 inch) ramekin dishes, top with mashed potato
and sprinkle with cheese.
7. Cook the pies on enamel tray on Combi 1 for
12-17 minutes or until the cheese is melted and
bubbling.
T
ERYAKI
S
ALMON
Ingredients:
Serves 2-4
200 g salmon fillets, skinned and cut into bite
sized pieces
1 cm piece fresh ginger, grated
15 ml clear honey
20 ml soy sauce
15 ml sesame seeds
Dish: 1 x 23 cm shallow Pyrex
®
square dish,
1 x small Pyrex
®
mixing bowl,
4 bamboo kebab skewers
Accessory: Enamel tray + wire rack
Method:
1. Thread the salmon onto the wooden skewers,
place into a shallow dish.
2. Place all the remaining ingredients, except the
sesame seeds into a bowl and pour over the
salmon, turn the skewers to coat all sides in the
sauce.
3. Place the dish on the wire rack on the enamel
tray and cook on Grill 1 for 16 minutes. Turn the
skewers during cooking.
4. Sprinkle the salmon with the sesame seeds
once cooked.
S
PAGHETTI
B
OLOGNESE
Ingredients:
Serves 6
15 ml olive oil
½ onion, chopped
1 stick celery, finely diced
1 small courgette, finely diced
1 small carrot, finely diced
1 small apple, grated finely
1 clove of garlic, crushed
225 g lean beef mince
200 g passata
15 g tomato purée
175 g beef or vegetable stock
Dish: 1 x large Pyrex
®
casserole dish with lid
Accessory: none
Method:
1. Place the oil, vegetables, apple and garlic into
the casserole dish, cover and cook on 1000 W
for 5 minutes, add the mince, stir and cook on
1000 W for another 5 minutes.
2. Add the passata, purée and stock to the dish.
Mix well and cook on 1000 W for 10 minutes
then 300 W for a further 10 minutes.
3. Purée if necessary to suit the age of the child.
S
TUFFED
S
WEET
P
OTATOES
Ingredients:
Serves 2-4
4 rashers streaky bacon
4 sweet potatoes each 200-250 g
60 ml crème fraiche
3 spring onions, finely sliced
250 g cheddar cheese, grated
Dish: 1 x microwaveable plate, 1 x mixing bowl
Accessory: Enamel tray + wire rack
Method:
1. Place the bacon on a microwaveable plate,
cover with kitchen roll and cook on 1000 W for
2 minutes. Leave to one side.
2. Cook the sweet potatoes on the auto program
jacket potatoes (see page 44). Leave them to
cool.
3. Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthways,
scoop out the flesh and place into a bowl, add
the crème fraiche, spring onions and half the
cheese to the bowl, mix together well.
4. Spoon the filling back into the potato halves.
Chop the bacon and place some on top,
followed by the remaining cheese.
5. Place the potato halves onto the wire rack on
the enamel tray and cook on Combi 1 for
3-6 minutes or until golden brown.
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Junior Recipes
G
RANOLA
Ingredients:
Serves 6-8
175 g oats
120 g soft brown sugar
1.25 ml salt
50 g sunflower seeds
25 g desiccated coconut
30 g sunflower oil
60 g maple syrup
25 g dried cranberries
25 g raisins
25 g dried apricots, finely chopped
Dish: 1 x medium mixing bowl
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Preheat the oven on Convection 150 ºC.
2. Mix together the oats, sugar, salt, sunflower
seeds and coconut. Mix the oil and maple syrup
together and stir thoroughly into the oat mixture.
3. Carefully grease the enamel tray and spread the
oat mixture evenly across the tray.
4. Cook on Convection 150 ºC for 40-45 minutes,
stirring every 10 minutes.
5. Pour the cooked mixture into a bowl and stir in
the cranberries, raisins and apricots.
Serving suggestion:
Ideal for breakfast with milk, on its own as a snack or
layered with yoghurt, honey and fruit.
I
NDIVIDUAL
P
EAR,
A
PPLE AND
R
ASPBERRY
C
RUMBLES
Ingredients:
Serves 8
Topping:
100 g butter, chilled and cubed
150 g plain flour
75 g golden caster sugar
pinch salt
50 g oats
Fruit:
1 apple, peeled and finely chopped
1 pear, peeled and finely chopped
125 g raspberries
30 ml caster sugar
Dish: 2 x medium mixing bowl, 8 x 8 cm ramekins
Accessory: Enamel tray
Method:
1. Make the crumble topping by rubbing the butter
into the flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Mix the golden caster sugar, salt and oats into
the crumble topping.
2. Mix the apple, pear and raspberries with the
caster sugar and divide equally between the
ramekin dishes and top with the crumble
mixture.
3. Place the ramekins onto the enamel tray and
cook on Combi 4 for 15-20 minutes.
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Junior Recipes
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