Operating Instructions
Microwave Oven / Grill
Household Use Only
Model No. NN-GT23QM
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Important safety instructions. Before
operating this oven, please read these
instructions and precautions carefully and keep
for future reference.
Warning! The appliance should be inspected
for damage to the door seals and door seal
areas and if these areas are damaged the
appliance should not be operated until it has
been repaired by a service technician trained
by the manufacturer.
Warning! Do not attempt to tamper with or
make any adjustments or repairs to the door,
control panel housing, safety interlock switches
or any other part of the oven. Do not remove
the outer panel from the oven which gives
protection against exposure to microwave
energy. Repairs should only be carried by a
qualified service person.
Warning! Liquids and other foods must not
be heated in sealed containers since they are
liable to explode.
Warning! When heating liquids, e.g. soup,
sauces and beverages in your oven,
overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can
occur without evidence of bubbling. This could
result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid.
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Warning! The contents of feeding bottles and
baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken. The
temperature has to be checked before
consumption to avoid burns.
Warning! The appliance and its accessible
parts become hot during use. Care should be
taken to avoid touching heating elements
inside the oven. Children less than 8 years of
age shall be kept away unless continuously
supervised.
Warning! The appliance shall be
disconnected from its power source during
service and when replacing parts. Following
the removal of the supply plug, the plug should
remain visible to the service operator to ensure
that inadvertent reconnection is avoided.
Warning! Ensure that the appliance is
switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid
the possibility of electric shock.
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This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction by a person responsible for their
safety concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision. Keep
the appliance and its cord out of reach of
children less than 8 years.
When this oven is installed, it should be easy
to isolate the appliance from the electricity
supply by pulling out the plug or operating a
circuit breaker.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.
Do not place this oven near an electric or gas
cooker range.
This oven is intended for counter-top use
only. It is not intended for Built-in use or for use
inside a cupboard.
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Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface
85 cm above the floor, with rear of oven placed
against a back wall. If one side of the oven is
placed flush to a wall, the other side or top
must not be blocked. Allow 15 cm of space on
the top of the oven.
When heating food in plastic or paper
containers, keep an eye on the oven as these
types of containers ignite if overheated.
If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in the
oven, press Stop/Reset and keep the door
closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect
the power cord, or shut off power at fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments;
- farm houses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole
hard-boiled eggs by MICROWAVE. Pressure
may build up and the eggs may explode, even
after the microwave heating has ended.
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Clean the inside of the oven, door seals and
door seal areas regularly. When food splatters
or spilled liquids adhere to the oven walls, door
seals and door seal areas wipe off with a damp
cloth. Mild detergent may be used if they get
very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or
abrasive is not recommended.
DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN
CLEANERS.
When using the GRILL 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.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean
condition could lead to deterioration of surfaces
that could adversely affect the life of the
appliance and possibly result in a hazardous
situation.
A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning.
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.
Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on
the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during
COMBINATION and GRILLING, take care when
opening or closing the door and when inserting
or removing food and accessories.
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This appliance is not intended to be operated
by means of an external timer or separate
remote-control system.
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
The microwave oven is intended for heating
food and beverages only. Take care when
heating foods low in moisture, e.g. bread
items, chocolate, biscuits and pastries. These
can easily burn, dry out or catch on fire if
cooked too long. We do not recommend
heating foods low in moisture such as popcorn
or poppodums. Drying of food, newspapers or
clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers,
sponges, damp cloth, therapeutic wheat bags,
hot water bottles and similar may lead to risk of
injury, ignition or fire.
The oven lamp must be replaced by a
service technician trained by the manufacturer.
DO NOT attempt to remove the outer casing
from the oven.
Metallic containers or dishes with metallic
trim should not be used during microwave
cooking. Sparking will occur.
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Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic appliance.
Panasonic Corporation Osaka, Japan
Authorized Representative in EU
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH,
Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15,
22525 Hamburg, Germany
Importer for UK
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Marketing Europe GmbH Maxis 2,
Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire,
RG12 1RT
Contents
Installation and connection ............................................. 8
Placement of your oven .................................................. 9
Important safety instructions......................................... 10
Parts of your oven ........................................................ 14
Control panel ................................................................ 15
Setting the clock ........................................................... 16
Child safety lock ........................................................... 16
Microwave cooking and defrosting ............................... 17
Grilling .......................................................................... 18
Combination cooking .................................................... 19
Multi-stage cooking....................................................... 20
Quick 30 feature .......................................................... 21
Add time feature ........................................................... 21
Using the timer ............................................................. 22
Auto programmes ......................................................... 24
Auto defrost .............................................................. 24
Auto menu ................................................................ 25
Defrosting charts .......................................................... 28
Reheating charts .......................................................... 29
Cooking charts.............................................................. 32
Recipes......................................................................... 36
Questions and answers ................................................ 47
Care of your oven ......................................................... 48
Specifications ............................................................... 49
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Examine your microwave oven
Unpack the oven, remove all
packing material, and examine the
oven for any damage such as dents,
broken door latches or cracks in the
door. If you find any damage, notify
your dealer immediately. Do not
install a damaged microwave oven.
Guarantee
Your receipt is your guarantee.
Please keep safe.
Earthing instructions
Important!
THIS UNIT HAS TO BE
PROPERLY EARTHED FOR
PERSONAL SAFETY.
If your AC outlet is not earthed, it is
the personal responsibility of the
customer to have it replaced with a
properly earthed wall socket.
Operation voltage
The voltage has to be the same as
specified on the label on the oven.
If a higher voltage than specified is
used, it may cause a fire or other
damages.
Important notice
The IEC (60705)
power output (watts)
Microwave symbol
The heating
category for small
packs of food
Your oven is rated 800 Watts (IEC).
The symbol above, which is displayed
on your oven, indicates the heating
category for your oven when cooking
or reheating convenience foods. Your
oven is rated ʻEʼ, which is very
efficient. It is therefore very important
that you refer carefully to the packet
instructions on convenience foods.
Some packet instructions only
display information for B or D rated
ovens.
About fuse
This appliance is supplied with a
moulded three pin mains plug for
your safety and convenience.
13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be
replaced, please ensure that the
replacement fuse has the correct
rating for the type of mains plug
fitted and that it is approved by
ASTA or BSI to BSI362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the
BSI mark on the body of the
fuse.
If the fuse cover is detachable,
never use the plug with the cover
omitted. If a replacement fuse
cover is required, ensure it is the
same colour as that visible on the
pin face of the plug. A replacement
fuse cover can be purchased from
your local Panasonic Dealer.
HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE
Open the fuse
compartment with a
screwdriver and
replace the fuse.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG
IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE
SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR
HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD
BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG
CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF
SAFELY AND AN APPROPRIATE
ONE FITTED. THERE IS A
DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT
OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO
ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.
Installation and connection
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This oven is intended for counter-top
use only. It is not intended for built-in
use or for use inside a cupboard.
1. Place the oven on a flat and
stable surface more than 85 cm
above the floor.
2. When this oven is installed, it
should be easy to isolate the
appliance from the electricity
supply by pulling out the plug or
operating a circuit breaker.
3. For proper operation, ensure
sufficient air circulation for the
oven.
Counter-top use:
Allow 15 cm of space on the top
of the oven, 10 cm at the back,
5 cm on one side, and the other
side must be opened more than
40 cm.
10 cm
15 cm
5 cm
open
counter top
4. Do not place this oven near an
electric or gas cooker range.
5. The power cord should not
touch the outside of the oven.
Keep the cord away from hot
surfaces. Do not let the cord
hang over the edge of a table or
work top. Do not immerse the
cord, plug or oven in water.
6. The feet should not be
removed.
7. This appliance is intended to be
used in household and similar
applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops,
offices and other working
environments;
- farm houses;
- by clients in hotels, motels
and other residential
environments;
- bed and breakfast type
environments.
Do not use outdoors.
8. Avoid using the oven in high
humidity.
9. Do not block the air vents. If
these openings are blocked
during operation the oven may
overheat. In this case the oven
is protected by a thermal safety
device and resumes operation
only after cooling down.
10. This appliance is not intended
to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate
remote-control system.
Placement of your oven
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1. The door seals and 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 service technician
trained by the manufacturer.
2. Do not attempt to tamper with
or make any adjustments or
repairs to the door, control
panel housing, safety interlock
switches or any other part of
the oven. Do not remove the
outer panel from the oven
which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy.
Repairs should only be
carried out by a qualified
service person.
3. Do not operate this appliance if
it has a damaged CORD OR
PLUG, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped. It is
dangerous for anyone other
than a service technician
trained by the manufacturer to
perform repair service.
4. If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent
or a similarly qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard.
5. Liquids and other foods must
not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable
to explode.
6. This appliance can be used by
children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if
they have been given
supervision or instruction by a
person responsible for their
safety concerning the use of the
appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not
be made by children without
supervision. Keep the appliance
and its cord out of reach of
children less than 8 years.
7. For repair service or parts
replacement, see the back
cover.
Important safety instructions
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Before use
Before using COMBINATION or
GRILL for the first time, operate
the oven without food and
accessories (including glass tray
and roller ring) on GRILL 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
empty.
Use of your oven
Do not use the oven for any
reason other than the preparation
of food. This oven is specifically
designed to heat or cook food.
Do not use this oven to heat
chemicals or other non-food
products.
Before use, check that utensils/
containers are suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
When the oven is not being used,
do not store any objects inside
the oven in case it is accidentally
turned on.
The appliance must not be
operated by MICROWAVE or
COMBINATION WITHOUT
FOOD IN THE OVEN. Operation
in this manner may damage the
appliance.
If smoke is emitted or a fire
occurs in the oven, press Stop/
Reset and keep the door closed
in order to stifle any flames.
Disconnect the power cord, or
shut off power at fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
Heater operation
Caution! Hot surfaces
Exterior oven surfaces, including
air vents on the cabinet and the
oven door will get hot during
COMBINATION and GRILLING,
take care when opening or
closing the door and when
inserting or removing food and
accessories.
The oven has two heaters
situated in the top of the oven
cavity. After using the
COMBINATION and GRILL
function these surfaces will be
very hot. Care should be taken to
avoid touching the heating
elements inside the oven.
N.B.: During and after cooking
by these functions, the oven
accessories will be very hot.
Fan motor operation
After using the oven the fan motor
may rotate for a few minutes to
cool the electric components. This
is normal and you can take out
food even though the fan motor
operates. You can continue using
the oven during this time.
Oven light
When it becomes necessary to
replace the oven light, please
consult your dealer.
Accessories
The oven comes equipped with a
variety of accessories. Always
follow the directions given for use
of the accessories.
Glass tray
Do not operate the oven without the
roller ring and the glass tray in place.
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Important safety instructions
Never use another type of glass
tray than the one specially
designed for this oven.
If the glass tray is hot, let it cool
before cleaning or placing in water.
The glass tray can turn in either
direction.
If the food or cooking vessel on
the glass tray touches the oven
walls and stops the tray rotating,
the tray will automatically rotate
in the opposite direction. This is
normal.
Do not cook foods directly on the
glass tray unless indicated in
recipes. Always place food in a
microwave safe dish.
Roller ring
The roller ring and the oven floor
should be cleaned frequently to
prevent noise and build-up of
remaining food.
The roller ring must always be
used for cooking together with
the glass tray.
Wire rack
The wire rack is used to facilitate
browning of small dishes and
help with the good circulation of
the heat.
Do not use any metallic container
directly on the wire rack in
COMBINATION.
Do not use the wire rack in
MICROWAVE mode only.
Cooking time
The cooking time depends on the
condition, temperature, amount of
food and on the type of cookware.
Begin with the minimum cooking
time to help prevent overcooking.
If the food is not sufficiently
cooked you can always cook it
for a little longer.
Important!
If the recommended cooking
time is exceeded, the food will
be spoiled and in extreme
circumstances could catch fire
and possibly damage the
interior of the oven.
Small quantities of foods
Small quantities of food or foods
with low moisture content can burn,
dry out or catch on fire if cooked
too long. If materials inside the
oven should ignite, keep the oven
door closed, turn the oven off and
remove the plug from the socket.
Foods low in moisture
The microwave oven is intended
for heating food and beverages
only. Take care when heating foods
low in moisture, e.g. bread items,
chocolate, biscuits and pastries.
These can easily burn, dry out or
catch on fire if cooked too long.
We do not recommend heating
foods low in moisture such as
popcorn or poppodums. Drying of
food, newspapers or clothing and
heating of warming pads, slippers,
sponges, damp cloth, therapeutic
wheat bags, hot water bottles and
similar may lead to risk of injury,
ignition or fire.
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Eggs
Do not cook eggs in their shells
and whole hard-boiled eggs by
MICROWAVE. Pressure may
build up and the eggs may
explode, even after the
microwave heating has ended.
Piercing skin
Food with non porous skins, such
as potatoes, egg yolks and
sausages must be pierced before
cooking by MICROWAVE to
prevent bursting.
Meat thermometer
Use a meat thermometer to
check the degree of cooking of
roasts and poultry only when the
meat has been removed from the
oven. Do not use a conventional
meat thermometer in the
microwave oven because it may
cause sparking.
Liquids
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 the cooking
time.
d After heating, allow it to stand
in the oven for a short time, stir
again before carefully removing
the container.
Paper/plastic
When heating food in plastic or
paper containers, keep an eye on
the oven as these types of
containers ignite if overheated.
Do not use recycled paper
products (e.g. kitchen roll) 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 during
use.
Remove wire twist-ties from
roasting bags before placing the
bags in the oven.
Utensils/foil
Do not heat any closed cans or
bottles because they might
explode.
Metallic containers or dishes with
metallic trim should not be used
during microwave cooking.
Sparking will occur.
Feeding bottles/baby food jars
The top and teat or lid must be
removed from feeding bottles or
baby food jars before placing in
the oven.
The contents of feeding bottles
and baby food jars are to be
stirred or shaken.
The temperature has to be
checked before consumption to
avoid burns.
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1. Door Release Button
Press to open the door. Opening
the door during cooking will stop
the cooking process without
cancelling the programme. Cooking
resumes after the door is closed
and Start/Set is pressed. It is quite
safe to open the door at any time
during a cooking programme and
there is no risk of microwave
exposure.
2. Oven window
3. Air vents
4. Microwave feed guide
(Do not remove.)
5. External air vents
6. Control panel
7. Power supply cord
8. Plug
9. Glass tray
10. Roller ring
11. Grill elements
12. Menu label
13. Wire rack
Parts of your oven
Note
This illustration is for reference only.
Identification and caution labels are attached on the oven.
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2
912
10
3
6
8
4 3 5
7
1
11
15
7
12
2
3
4
6
8
10
11
5
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1
• Your control panel may have
differences in appearance, but the
words on the pads and functionality
will be the same.
Beep sound
When a pad is pressed correctly a
beep will be heard. If a pad is pressed
and no beep is heard, the unit has not
or cannot accept the instruction. The
oven will beep twice between
programmed stages. At the end of any
complete programme, the oven will
beep 5 times and “End” will be
displayed.
1 Display window
2 Micro Power pad
3 Grill pad
4 Combination pad
5 Time pads
6 Auto Defrost pad
7 Quick 30 pad
8 Auto Menu pad
9 Timer/Clock pad
10 Up/Down pads
11 Stop/Reset pad:
Before Cooking:
One press clears your instructions.
During Cooking:
One press temporarily stops the
cooking process. Another press
cancels all your instructions and a
“0” or the time of day will appear in
the display.
12 Start/Set pad
One press allows oven to begin
functioning. If door is opened or
Stop/Reset is pressed once during
oven operation, Start/Set must be
pressed again to restart oven.
Notes
1. If Start/Set is not pressed for
6 minutes after cooking
programme setting, the oven will
automatically cancel the cooking
programme. The display will revert
back to clock or “0”.
2. Place the oven with the display
window no higher than eye level
for optimal viewing experience.
Control panel
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This feature will make the oven controls inoperable; however, the door can be
opened. Child safety lock can be set when the display shows a “0” or the
time.
Setting the clock
Child safety lock
When the oven is first plugged in, “88.88” appears in display.
Press Start/Set.
Time of day is now
locked into the
display.
Press Timer/Clock
twice.
Hour starts to blink.
Press Up/Down
to set hours.
Press Start/Set.
Minute starts to
blink.
Press Up/Down
to set minutes.
Notes
1. To reset time of day, repeat the whole step above.
2. The clock will keep the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and
electricity is supplied.
3. This is a 24 hour clock, ie 2 pm = 14:00 not 2:00.
Press Start/Set 3 times within
10 seconds.
The time of day will disappear. Actual
time will not be lost. ‘L ---’ is indicated
in the display.
To Set:
To Cancel:
Press Stop/Reset 3 times within
10 seconds.
The time of day will reappear in the
display.
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Microwave cooking and defrosting
The glass tray must always be in position when using the oven.
Press Micro Power
to select the desired
power level.
Set the cooking time.
Refer to “Setting the cook
time/timer time” below.
Press Start/Set.
The time counts
down in the display.
Press Power Level Max. time available
once 800 W High 30 minutes
twice 500 W Medium 99 minutes 50 seconds
3 times 400 W Low 99 minutes 50 seconds
4 times 200 W Defrost 99 minutes 50 seconds
5 times 100 W Warm 99 minutes 50 seconds
Notes
1. The oven will automatically work on 800 W (High) microwave power if a
cooking time is entered without the power level previously being selected.
2. While cooking, the glass tray may vibrate. This will not affect cooking performance.
3. For MULTI-STAGE COOKING, refer to page 20.
4. STANDING TIME can be programmed after microwave power and time setting.
Refer to page 22.
5. DO NOT use microwave only with any metallic accessory in the oven.
6. Always check the food during defrosting by opening the door then restarting. It
is not necessary to cover food during defrosting. To ensure an even result, stir,
turn or separate several times during defrosting. For large joints and poultry,
turn halfway through defrosting.
Refer to Defrosting guidelines on page 25 for details.
7. When the microwave oven is operated at 800 W (High) microwave power for
long time, the microwave oven automatically adjust the power to protect the
components of the microwave oven.
Setting the cook time/timer time
When you set the cook time or the timer time, use following keys according to your
needs.
Press each Time pad repeatedly according
to the time value you want to set.
Press Quick 30 to set cooking time
in 30 seconds increments.
After you enter a time value with each Time pad or Quick 30,
you can adjust the time values with the Up/Down pads.
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Grilling
GRILL is particularly useful for thin slices of meat, steaks chops, kebabs,
sausages or pieces of chicken. It is also suitable for hot sandwiches and all
gratin dishes.
Set the cooking time.
(up to 99 minutes 50 seconds)
Refer to “Setting the cook time/
timer time” on page 17.
Press Start/Set.
The time counts
down in the display.
Press Grill to
select the
desired level.
Press Level
once Grill 1 High 1000 W
twice Grill 2 Medium 700 W
3 times Grill 3 Low 450 W
Notes
1. Place food on wire rack on glass tray. Place a heatproof plate underneath to
catch fat and drips.
2. Never cover foods when grilling.
3. DO NOT preheat the oven.
4. There is no microwave power used in GRILL cooking.
5. Most foods require turning halfway during cooking. When turning food, open
oven door and CAREFULLY remove wire rack using oven gloves.
6. After turning, return food to the oven and close door, and then press Start/Set.
The oven display will continue to count down the remaining grilling time.
7. The grill elements will glow on and off during cooking - this is normal.
8. DO NOT touch heating device on top of inside cavity while cavity is hot.
Heating device may be still hot.
9. After GRILL use, the product may not operate for some time to prevent
overheating.
CAUTION!
The wire rack must always be used with the glass tray in position. Remove wire
rack from oven by holding the rack and heatproof dish firmly. Use oven gloves
when removing accessories. Never touch the outside window or inside metal parts
of the door or oven when taking food in or out due to the high temperatures
involved.
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Combination cooking
When cooking by COMBINATION, the MICROWAVE power cooks food quickly
whilst the GRILL gives traditional browning and crisping.
Set the cooking time.
(up to 99 minutes 50 seconds)
Refer to “Setting the cook time/
timer time” on page 17.
Press Start/Set.
The time counts
down in the display.
Press
Combination to
select the
desired level.
Press Level Microwave Grill
once Combination 1 370 W (Low) 540 W (Med High)
twice Combination 2 455 W (Med Low) 430 W (Low)
3 times Combination 3 570 W (Medium) 290 W (Low)
Notes
1. While cooking, the glass tray may vibrate. This will not affect cooking
performance.
2. The wire rack is designed to be used for COMBINATION and GRILLING.
Never use any other metallic accessory except the one provided with the oven.
Place a heatproof dish underneath to catch any fat or drips.
3. Use the wire rack only as described. DO NOT use if operating the oven with
less than 200 g of food on a manual programme. For small quantities, do not
cook by COMBINATION, but cook by GRILL or MICROWAVE ONLY for best
results.
4. Never cover foods when cooking on COMBINATION.
5. DO NOT preheat the oven on COMBINATION.
6. Arcing may occur accidentally if the incorrect weight of food is used, the wire
rack has been damaged, or a metallic container has been used. Arcing is
flashes of blue light seen in the microwave oven. If this occurs, stop the oven
immediately.
7. Some foods should be cooked on COMBINATION without using the wire rack
i.e. roasts, gratins, pies and puddings. The food should be placed in a
heatproof non-metallic dish and placed directly onto the glass tray.
8. DO NOT use plastic MICROWAVE containers on COMBINATION programmes
(unless suitable for COMBINATION cooking). Dishes must be able to withstand
the heat of the top grill - heatproof glass or ceramic is ideal.
9. DO NOT use your own metallic dishes or tins, as the microwaves will not
penetrate the food evenly.
CAUTION!
The wire rack must always be used with the glass tray in position. Remove wire
rack from oven by holding the rack and heatproof dish firmly. Use oven gloves
when removing accessories. Never touch the outside window or inside metal parts
of the door or oven when taking food in or out due to the high temperatures
involved.
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Multi-stage cooking
This feature allows you to programme up to 3 stages of cooking continuously.
Example: To continually set 500 W (Medium) MICROWAVE power for 2 minutes,
COMBINATION 2 power for 3 minutes and GRILL 1 power for 2 minutes.
Press Micro
Power twice to
select 500 W
(Medium) power.
Set the cooking time*.
Press twice.
Press
Combination
twice to select
COMBINATION 2.
Set the cooking time*.
Press 3 times.
Press Grill once
to select GRILL 1.
Press Start/Set.
The time for the first
stage counts down in
the display.
Set the cooking time*.
Press twice.
* Refer to “Setting the cook time/timer time” on page 17.
Notes
1. AUTO PROGRAMMES cannot be used with MULTI-STAGE COOKING.
2. When operating, 2 beeps will sound between each stage, and 5 beeps will
sound after all stages have finished.
3. 800 W (High) MICROWAVE power can be set only once in MULTI-STAGE
COOKING.
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Quick 30 feature
This feature allows you to set cooking time in 30 seconds increments up to
5 minutes at 800 W (High) MICROWAVE power.
It is only available for MICROWAVE.
Press Quick 30 to
set the desired
cooking time.
Time appears in the
display.
Press Start/Set.
The time counts
down in the display.
This feature allows you to add cooking time during cooking.
It is available for MICROWAVE, GRILL and COMBINATION cooking.
During cooking, press 1 min or 10 sec.
Cooking time will be added up to 5 minutes.
Note
ADD TIME feature is not available for AUTO PROGRAMMES.
Add time feature
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Using the timer
This feature operates as a KITCHEN TIMER or allows you to programme the
STANDING TIME/DELAY START.
Kitchen timer
Example: To count 5 minutes.
Press Timer/
Clock.
Press Start/Set.
The time counts
down without the
oven operating.
Set the desired amount of
time*.
(up to 99 minutes 50 seconds)
Press 5 times.
* Refer to “Setting the cook time/timer time” on page 17.
Standing time
Example: To stand for 5 minutes after cooking at 500 W (Medium) MICROWAVE
power for 3 minutes.
Press Micro
Power twice to
select 500 W
(Medium) power.
Set the desired cooking
time*.
Press 3 times.
Press Timer/
Clock.
Press Start/Set.
Cooking starts.
After cooking,
standing time will
count down without
the oven operating.
Set the desired amount of
standing time*.
(up to 99 minutes 50 seconds)
Press 5 times.
* Refer to “Setting the cook time/timer time” on page 17.
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Delay start
Example: To start cooking at 500 W (Medium) MICROWAVE power for 3 minutes
after 5 minutes of standing time.
Press Timer/
Clock.
Set the desired amount of
delay time*.
(up to 99 minutes 50 seconds)
Press 5 times.
Set the desired cooking
time*.
Press Micro Power
twice to select
500 W (Medium)
power.
Press 3 times.
Press Start/Set.
Delayed time counts
down, then start
cooking.
* Refer to “Setting the cook time/timer time” on page 17.
Notes
1. MULTI-STAGE COOKING can be programmed including STANDING TIME or
DELAY START.
2. Even if the oven door is opened during KITCHEN TIMER, STANDING TIME or
DELAY START, the time in the display window will continue to count down.
3. STANDING TIME/DELAY START cannot be programmed before/after any
AUTO PROGRAMME.
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With this feature you can defrost/reheat/cook food according to the weight.
Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight is programmed
in grams. The oven determines MICROWAVE power level, GRILL power, and/
or COMBINATION setting, and then cooking time automatically. For quick
selection, the weight starts from the most commonly used weight for each
category. Do not include the weight of any added water or the container
weight.
Notes
1. The AUTO PROGRAMMES must ONLY be used for foods described.
2. Only defrost/cook foods within the weight ranges described.
3. Always weigh the food rather than relying on the package information.
4. Most foods benefit from a STANDING TIME. After cooking with an AUTO
PROGRAMME, allow heat to continue conducting to the centre.
Auto defrost
Press Start/Set.
Remember to stir
or turn the food
during defrosting.
Set the weight of the
frozen food.
The weight counts up/
down in 10 g increments.
Select the desired Auto
Defrost programme.
The AUTO PROGRAMME
number appears in the
display.
Programme Instructions
1. Small Pieces
Weight: 200-1000 g Accessories:
NOT SUITABLE FOR SAUSAGES, which can be defrosted
manually using defrost power and time. Press Auto Defrost
once. Set the weight of the food and press Start/Set. Turn at
beeps. Chops and chicken portions should be arranged in a
single layer. It is necessary for mince to be broken up
frequently during defrosting and this is best carried out in a
large shallow dish.
See “Defrosting charts” on page 28 for standing time.
1 press
2. Big Piece
Weight: 600-1600 g Accessories:
For defrosting a big piece of meat, whole chicken, meat
joints. Press Auto Defrost twice. Set the weight of the food
and press Start/Set. Turn at beeps.
Standing time of at least 1 hour should be allowed for joints
after defrosting.
See “Defrosting charts” on page 28 for standing time.
2 presses
Auto programmes
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Programme Instructions
3. Bread/Cake
Weight: 100-600 g Accessories:
For small items which are required for immediate use, they
may feel warm straight after defrosting. Press Auto Defrost
three times. Set the weight of the food and press Start/Set.
Turn at beeps. Loaves can also be defrosted on this
programme but these will require standing time to allow the
centre to thaw out. Standing time can be shortened if slices
are separated and buns and loaves cut in half. THIS
PROGRAMME IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CREAM CAKES
OR DESSERTS e.g. cheesecake.
See “Defrosting charts” on page 28 for standing time.
3 presses
Defrosting guidelines
For Best Results:
1. Place foods in a suitable container. Meat joints and chickens 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 whole food.
4. Always turn or stir the food halfway.
5. Minced meat, chops and other small items should be broken up or separated
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).
Arrange food in a single layer. Turn or break up food as soon
as possible.
Auto menu
Press Start/Set.
The time counts
down in the
display.
Press Start/Set
to confirm the
setting.
Set the weight of
the food.
The weight counts
up/down in 10 g
increments.
Select the desired
Auto Menu
programme*.
The AUTO
PROGRAMME
number appears in
the display.
* After pressing the Auto Menu pad, you can also use the Up/Down pads to select
the Auto Menu programme.
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Notes
1. Only use the accessories as indicated in following table.
2. As some variations may occur in food, check that food is thoroughly cooked
and piping hot before serving.
3. Do not cover food when using Programme 5-9 as it prevents food from turning
brown, and the heat from the grill melts the plastic cover.
4. Using a casserole with a capacity of 2000 ml or less is recommended.
5. Use a casserole with a width of less than 25 cm (including handle) to avoid
touching the side walls of the oven.
6. Remove a casserole carefully from the oven to avoid hitting the upper side of
the frontage. You can use a plastic wrap to cover a casserole.
Programme Instructions
1. Chilled Meal
Weight: 200-800 g Accessories:
For reheating a pre-cooked meal. All foods must be pre-
cooked. Foods should be at refrigerator temperature
approx. +5 °C. Reheat in container as purchased. Pierce
covering film with a sharp knife once in the centre and
4 times around the edge. If transferring food to a dish, cover
with pierced cling film. Place container on glass tray. Press
Auto Menu once and press Start/Set. Set the weight of the
food and press Start/Set. Stir at beeps. Stir again at end of
programme and allow a few minutes standing time. Large
pieces of meat/fish in a thin sauce may require longer
cooking. This programme is not suitable for starchy foods
such as rice, noodles or potatoes. Meals in irregular bowl
shaped containers may need longer cooking.
1 press
2. Frozen Meal
Weight: 300-600 g Accessories:
For reheating a frozen pre-cooked meal. All foods must be
pre-cooked and frozen (-18 °C). Reheat in container as
purchased. Pierce covering film with a sharp knife once in
the centre and 4 times around the edge. If transferring food
to a dish, cover with pierced cling film. Place container on
glass tray. Press Auto Menu twice and press Start/Set. Set
the weight of the food and press Start/Set. Stir at beeps and
cut the blocks into pieces. Stir again at end of programme
and allow a few minutes standing time. Large pieces of
meat/fish in a thin sauce may require longer cooking. This
programme is not suitable for starchy foods such as rice,
noodles or potatoes. Meals in irregular bowl shaped
containers may need longer cooking.
2 presses
3. Fresh Vegetables
Weight: 100-800 g Accessories:
For cooking fresh vegetables like carrots, broccoli,
cauliflower and green beans. Place prepared vegetables in
a suitable sized container. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp water per
100 g vegetables. Cover with cling film. Pierce cling film with
a knife once in the centre and 4 times around the edge.
Press Auto Menu 3 times and press Start/Set. Set the
weight of the food and press Start/Set. Stir at beeps.
3 presses
Auto programmes
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Programme Instructions
4. Fresh Fish
Weight: 200-500 g Accessories:
For cooking fresh fish fillets and steaks. Place in a suitable
sized container. Add 1-3 tbsp water or stock. Cover with
cling film. Pierce cling film once in the centre and 4 times
around the edge. Press Auto Menu 4 times and press Start/
Set. Set the weight of the food and press Start/Set. Allow a
few minutes standing time.
4 presses
5. Frozen Pizza
Weight: 250-400 g Accessories:
For reheating and browning the top of frozen, purchased
pizza and cheese baguette. Remove all packaging and
place on wire rack on glass tray. Press Auto Menu 5 times
and press Start/Set. Set the weight of the food and press
Start/Set. This programme is not suitable for deep pan
pizzas or very thin pizzas.
5 presses
6. Chilled Pizza
Weight: 150-400 g Accessories:
For reheating and browning the top of fresh, purchased
pizza. Remove all packaging and place on wire rack on
glass tray. Press Auto Menu 6 times and press Start/Set. Set
the weight of the food and press Start/Set. This programme
is not suitable for deep pan pizzas or very thin pizzas.
6 presses
7. Frozen Gratin
Weight: 300-500 g Accessories:
For reheating, browning and crisping the top of pre-cooked
frozen gratin. This programme is suitable for frozen lasagne,
cannelloni, potato topped dishes, pasta bakes. Remove all
packaging and place frozen gratin in heatproof dish on wire
rack on glass tray. Press Auto Menu 7 times and press Start/
Set. Set the weight of the food and press Start/Set.
7 presses
8. Fresh Chicken
Pieces
Weight: 200-600 g Accessories:
For cooking fresh chicken pieces, e.g. thighs and
drumsticks. Place chicken in a heatproof dish on wire rack
on glass tray. Press Auto Menu 8 times and press Start/Set.
Set the weight of the food and press Start/Set. Turn halfway
at beeps.
8 presses
9. Jacket
Potatoes
Weight: 200-600 g Accessories:
For cooking jacket potatoes with a crispier, drier skin.
Choose medium sized potatoes in 200-250 g for best
results. Wash and dry potatoes and prick with a fork several
times. Place directly on wire rack on glass tray. DO NOT
COVER. Press Auto menu 9 times and press Start/Set. Set
the weight of the food and press Start/Set.
9 presses
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The time given below is a guideline only. Always check the progress of the
food by opening the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities
adjust the time accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting.
[Microwave power level: 200 W (Defrost)]
Meat Weight
Defrosting
Time
Instructions
Standing
Time
Beef/Lamb/
Pork Joint
450 g
(1 lb)
7-9 min.
Place in a suitable dish or on an
upturned saucer or use a
microwave safe rack. Turn
3-4 times.
60 min.
Minced Beef
450 g
(1 lb)
11-13 min.
Place in a suitable dish. Break up
and turn 3-4 times.
15 min.
Chops
450 g
(1 lb)
8-9 min.
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice.
15 min.
Sausages
450 g
(1 lb)
5-7 min.
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice.
15 min.
Bacon
Rashers
450 g
(1 lb)
7-9 min.
Place in a suitable dish. Turn and
separate twice.
15 min.
Stewing
Steak
450 g
(1 lb)
9-11 min.
Place in a suitable dish. Break up
frequently.
20 min.
Whole
Chicken
450 g
(1 lb)
9-12 min.
Place in a suitable dish on an
upturned saucer or use a
microwave safe rack. Turn
3-4 times.
60 min.
Chicken
Portions
450 g
(1 lb)
8-10 min.
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice.
30 min.
Fish Weight
Defrosting
Time
Instructions
Standing
Time
Whole
450 g
(1 lb)
8-9 min. Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice. 15 min.
Fillets/Steak
450 g
(1 lb)
8-9 min.
Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice,
separate if necessary.
15 min.
Prawns
450 g
(1 lb)
8-9 min.
Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice
during defrosting.
10 min.
General Weight
Defrosting
Time
Instructions
Standing
Time
Bread Sliced
400 g
(14 oz)
2-3 min.
Place on the glass tray. Separate
and rearrange during defrosting.
15 min.
Slice of
bread
30 g
(1 oz)
20-30 sec.
Place on the glass tray on a piece
of kitchen paper.
1-2 min.
Pastry
450 g
(1 lb)
4-6 min.
Place on a plate. Turn over half
way.
10-15 min.
Soft Fruit
450 g
(1 lb)
8-10 min.
Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice
during defrosting.
10 min.
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The time given in the charts below is a guideline only, and will vary depending
on STARTING temperature, dish size etc.
HEATING CATEGORY
Your oven is Heating Category E and
this is displayed on your oven. The
information on this label will assist you
in using new instructions on food packs
to enable you to programme the best
heating time in your oven.
The IEC (60705)
power output (watts)
Microwave symbol
The heating
category for small
packs of food
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Cooking Time
(approx.)
Instructions
BREAD – Precooked – Fresh – N.B. Breads reheated by Microwave will have a
soft base.
Croissants
2
800 W 30-40 sec.
Place on microwave safe
plate on glass tray. Do not
cover. If using grill mode,
use heatproof plate.
or Grill 1 3-4 min.
4
800 W 40-60 sec.
or Grill 1 5 min.
Rolls
1
800 W 10-20 sec.
or Grill 1 2-2
1
⁄2 min.
4
800 W 30-40 sec.
or Grill 1 3-4 min.
CANNED BEANS, PASTA
Baked Beans,
Ravioli in sauce
200 g 800 W 2
1
⁄2-3 min.
Place in a microwave safe
bowl. Cover and place on
glass tray.
400 g 800 W 5 min.
Spaghetti in
Tomato Sauce
300 g 800 W 2 min.
CANNED SOUPS
Cream of
Tomato
400 g 800 W 3-3
1
⁄2 min.
Place in a microwave safe
bowl. Cover and place on
glass tray.
Minestrone 400 g 800 W 3-3
1
⁄2 min.
CANNED PUDDINGS
Creamed Rice
425 g 800 W 3 min.
Place in a microwave safe
bowl. Cover and place on
glass tray.
624 g 800 W 5 min.
Sponge
Pudding
300 g 800 W
2 min.
30 sec.
CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS – Overheating may cause pudding to ignite
Slice 150 g 800 W 30 sec.
Place in a microwave safe
dish. Cover and place on
glass tray.
Small 450 g 800 W 2 min.
Medium 900 g 800 W 3 min.
Note Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If
unsure, return to oven. Foods will still require STANDING TIME, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food, the longer the standing time.
Reheating charts
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Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Cooking Time
(approx.)
Instructions
DRINKS – COFFEE
1 mug 235 ml 800 W 2 min.
Place in a microwave safe
mug on glass tray. Stir, before,
during and after reheating.
2 mugs 470 ml 800 W
3 min.
10 sec.
DRINKS – MILK
1 mug 235 ml 800 W 1-1
1
⁄2 min.
Place in a microwave safe
mug on glass tray. Stir, before,
during and after reheating.
1 jug 600 ml 800 W 4-5 min.
PASTRY PRODUCTS – PRECOOKED – N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave
will have a soft base.
Cornish Pasty
255 g (1)
800 W 2-2
1
⁄2 min.
Place on microwave safe
plate on glass tray. Do not
cover. If using Combi mode,
use heatproof plate.
or Combi 2
4-5 min.
Steak & Kidney
Pie
250 g (1)
800 W 2-2
1
⁄2 min.
or Combi 2
6-7 min.
Sausage Rolls
260 g (4)
800 W 2-2
1
⁄2 min.
or Combi 2
5-6 min.
Quiche
400 g (1)
800 W 3-4 min.
Place on microwave safe plate
on glass tray. Do not cover. If
using Combi mode, place on
wire rack on glass tray.
or Combi 2
10 min.
Samosas /
Spring Rolls
200 g (4)
800 W 3-3
1
⁄2 min.
Place on microwave safe plate
on glass tray. Do not cover. If
using Combi mode, place on
wire rack on glass tray.
or Combi 2
5
1
⁄2-6 min.
Mince Pies 90 g (2) 800 W 10-20 sec.
Place on a microwave safe
plate. Cover and place on
glass tray.
PLATED MEALS – HOMEMADE – CHILLED
Child Size 1 800 W 3 min.
Place on a microwave safe
plate. Cover and place on
glass tray.
Adult Size 1 800 W 5
1
⁄2-6 min.
PUDDINGS & DESSERTS N.B. Transfer food from foil containers to a similar
sized microwave safe dish
Bread & Butter
Pudding
340 g 800 W 3
1
⁄2-4 min.
Place in a microwave safe
dish on glass tray. Do not
cover. If using Combi mode,
use heatproof dish.
Fruit Crumble 600 g
800 W 4-5 min.
or Combi 2
10-11 min.
Note Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If
unsure, return to oven. Foods will still require STANDING TIME, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food, the longer the standing time.
Reheating charts
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Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Cooking Time
(approx.)
Instructions
PUDDINGS & DESSERTS N.B. Transfer food from foil containers to a similar
sized microwave safe dish
Fruit Pie,
individual
1
800 W 10-20 sec.
Place in a microwave safe
dish on glass tray. Do not
cover. If using Combi mode,
use heatproof dish.
or Combi 2
40-50 sec.
4
800 W 1-1
1
⁄2 min.
or Combi 2
3-3
1
⁄2 min.
Milk Pudding 1 800 W
1 min.
30-40 sec.
PURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS – CHILLED N.B. Transfer food from foil
container to a similar sized microwave safe dish. Plastic dishes designed for
microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care.
Cottage Pie 500 g
800 W 6-7 min.
Place in microwave safe dish
on glass tray. Do not cover. If
using Combi mode, use
heatproof dish.
or Combi 2
14-15 min.
Lasagne 400 g
800 W 6-7 min.
or Combi 2
10-12 min.
Vegetable Bake 400 g
800 W 8-9 min.
or Combi 2
8-10 min.
PURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS – FROZEN N.B. Transfer food from foil
container to a similar sized microwave safe dish. Plastic dishes designed for
microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care.
Lasagne 400 g
800 W 6 min.
Place in a microwave safe
dish on glass tray. Do not
cover. If using combi mode,
use heat proof dish.
+ Rest. 1 min.
+ 800 W 5-6 min.
or 800 W 3 min.
+ Combi 2
23-24 min.
Salmon
Crumble
400 g
800 W 4 min.
+ Rest. 1 min.
+ 800 W 4-5 min.
or 800 W 2-3 min.
+ Combi 2
18-20 min.
Shepherdʼs Pie 400 g
800 W 5-6 min.
+ Rest. 1 min.
+ 800 W 4-5 min.
or 800 W 4-5 min.
Combi 2 20-23 min.
Note Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If
unsure, return to oven. Foods will still require 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
Cooking Time
(approx.)
Instructions
BACON – from raw
Rashers
130 g (4)
800 W
3-3
1
⁄2 min.
(or 50-60 sec.
per rasher)
Place on microwave safe
rack or plate on glass tray.
BEANS & PULSES – should be pre-soaked (except lentils)
Chick Peas 225 g
800 W 8
1
⁄2 min.
Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling
water in a large bowl. Cover
and place on glass tray.
+ 500 W 35-40 min.
Lentils 225 g 500 W 10
1
⁄2-13 min.
Red Kidney
Beans
225 g
800 W 13 min.
Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water
in a large bowl. Cover. Must
boil for at least 12 minutes
to destroy toxic enzymes.
+ 500 W 30-35 min.
BEEF – Joints from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care.
Medium
per 450 g
(1 lb)
800 W 6-11 min.
Place on upturned saucer in
microwave safe dish or rack.
Cover, place on glass tray
and turn halfway. Drain off
fat during cooking.
CHICKEN from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care.
Breasts,
boneless
450 g (2)
500 W 11-13 min.
Place on microwave safe
rack or plate. Cover and
place on glass tray.
or Combi 2
18-20 min.
Place on wire rack with
heatproof plate underneath.
Turn halfway.
Drumsticks
400 g (4)
500 W 12-14 min.
Place on microwave safe
rack or plate. Cover and
place on glass tray.
or Combi 2
18-20 min.
Place on wire rack with
heatproof plate underneath.
Turn halfway.
Quarters
552 g (2)
500 W 18-20 min.
Place on microwave safe
rack or plate. Cover and
place on glass tray.
or Combi 2
16-20 min.
Place on wire rack with
heatproof plate underneath.
Turn halfway.
Whole
per 450 g
(1 lb)
800 W 10-12 min.
Place on upturned saucer
breast side down in microwave
safe dish. Place on glass tray,
cover, turn over halfway.
Note Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If
unsure, return to oven. Foods will still require STANDING TIME, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food, the longer the standing time.
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Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Cooking Time
(approx.)
Instructions
EGGS – Poached.
Water 45 ml 800 W 50 sec.
• Place water in a small bowl
and heat for 1st cooking
time.
• Add egg (medium sized).
• Pierce yolk and white.
• Cover.
• Cook for 2nd cooking time.
• Then leave to stand for
1 min.
Egg 1 + 800 W 50 sec.
Water 90 ml 800 W
1 min.
30 sec.
Eggs 2 + 800 W
1 min.
10 sec.
EGGS – Scrambled.
Egg 1
800 W 30 sec.
• Add 1 tbsp of milk for each
egg used.
• Beat eggs, milk and knob
of butter together.
• Cook for 2nd cooking time
then stand for 1 min.
+ Stir.
+ 800 W 20 sec.
Eggs 2
800 W 1 min.
+ Stir.
+ 800 W 1 min.
FISH – FRESH from raw
Fillets, Steak,
Whole
450 g 800 W 5-7 min.
Place in microwave safe
dish. Add 30 ml of liquid.
Cover. Place on glass tray.
FISH – FRESH from frozen
Haddock Fillets
380 g (4)
800 W 5-6 min.
Place in microwave safe
dish. Add 30 ml of liquid.
Cover. Place on glass tray.
Whole
450 g (2)
800 W 7-8
1
⁄2 min.
Boil in the Bag
170 g (1)
200 W 5 min.
Place bag sauce side down
on a microwave safe plate.
Slash top of bag with a knife.
+ Rest. 2 min.
+ 500 W 6 min.
FRUIT – Peel, slice, chop into even sized pieces. Place in shallow microwave
safe dish.
Apples, Rhubarb,
stewed
450 g 800 W 5-7 min.
Only half fill dish. Cover.
Place on glass tray.
Plums – stewed 450 g 800 W 7-8
1
⁄2 min.
Add 30 ml (2 tbsp) of water.
Only half fill dish. Cover.
Place on glass tray.
LAMB – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care.
Chops, loin
per 450 g
(1 lb)
800 W 2-3 min.
Place on microwaveable
safe dish or rack. Cover.
Place on glass tray.
+ 500 W 3-4 min.
Note Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If
unsure, return to oven. Foods will still require STANDING TIME, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food, the longer the standing time.
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Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Cooking Time
(approx.)
Instructions
LAMB – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care.
Joints
per 450 g
(1 lb)
800 W 4-5 min.
Place on upturned saucer in
microwave safe dish or rack.
Cover. Place on glass tray
and turn joint over halfway.
Drain off fat during cooking.
+ 500 W 8-9 min.
PASTA – Place in a large 3 litre (6 pint) microwave safe bowl.
Macaroni 225 g 800 W 10
1
⁄2-11 min.
Use 600 ml (1 pint) of boiling
water in a 1 litre (2 pints) bowl.
Cover. Place on glass tray.
Spaghetti,
Tagliatelli
225 g 800 W 10-10
1
⁄2 min.
PIZZA – FRESH CHILLED – N.B. Remove all packaging. Pizzas will have a
soft base.
Thin & Crispy 370 g
800 W 4-5 min.
Place on heatproof plate on
glass tray. Do not cover.
or Combi 2
10-12 min.
Deep Pan 460 g
800 W 5-8 min.
Place on heatproof plate on
glass tray. Do not cover.
or Combi 2
10-12 min.
PORK – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care.
Chops
360 g (2)
800 W 2-3 min.
Place in microwave safe dish
or rack. Cover. Place on
glass tray.
+ 500 W 4-5 min.
or Combi 2
17-18 min.
Place on wire rack with
heatproof plate underneath.
Turn halfway.
Joints
per 450 g
(1 lb)
800 W 5-6 min.
Place on upturned saucer in
microwave safe dish or rack.
Cover and place on glass
tray, turn joint over halfway.
Drain off fat during cooking.
+ 500 W 8-9 min.
PORRIDGE – N.B. Use a large bowl.
1 serving
1
⁄2 cup
oats
800 W 2
1
⁄2-3 min.
Add 1 cup of water or milk.
Stir halfway.
2 servings
1 cup
oats
800 W 5-5
1
⁄2 min.
Add 2 cups of water or milk.
Stir halfway.
POTATO PRODUCTS Part Cooked – FROZEN.
Croquettes 300 g Combi 2 20 min.
Place on wire rack on glass
tray. Turn halfway.
Waffles
120 g (2)
Grill 1 18-20 min.
RICE – Place in a large microwave safe bowl. 3 Litre (6 pint)
Basmati 250 g 500 W 12-13 min.
Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water
in large bowl. Cover. Place on
glass tray. Stir halfway.
Easycook White
250 g 800 W 11-12 min.
Note Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If
unsure, return to oven. Foods will still require STANDING TIME, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food, the longer the standing time.
Cooking charts
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Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Cooking Time
(approx.)
Instructions
SAUSAGES from raw – CAUTION: HOT FAT! Remove dish with care.
Thick
240 g (4)
800 W 3-3
1
⁄2 min.
Place on microwave safe
plate or microwave rack.
Cover. Place on glass tray.
or Combi 2
14-15 min.
Place on wire rack with
heatproof plate underneath.
Turn halfway.
Thin
110 g (4)
800 W 2-2
1
⁄2 min.
Place on microwave safe
plate or microwave rack.
Cover. Place on glass tray.
or Grill 1 15-16 min.
Place on wire rack with
heatproof plate underneath.
Turn Halfway.
FRESH VEGETABLES – Place in shallow microwave safe dish.
Green Beans 450 g 800 W 6-7 min.
Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) water.
Cover. Place on glass tray.
Beetroot 250 g 800 W 8
1
⁄2 -10 min.
Broccoli +
Cauliflower
– florets
450 g 800 W 7 min.
Brussel Sprouts 300 g 800 W 7-8 min.
Cabbage
– sliced
450 g 800 W 6-8 min.
Carrots, Leeks 450 g 800 W 6-8 min.
Corn on the Cob
450 g 800 W 5
1
⁄2-6 min.
Courgettes,
Mange Tout
450 g 800 W 4-5 min.
Peas 450 g 800 W 5
1
⁄2-6 min.
Potatoes – boiled
450 g 800 W 7-8 min.
Potatoes
– jacket (250 g /
9 oz each)
1 800 W 5
1
⁄2 min.
Wash and prick skins. Place
directly on glass tray. After
cooking stand for 5 min.
wrapped in foil.
2 800 W 8 min.
FROZEN VEGETABLES – Place in shallow microwave safe dish.
Beans – green,
Carrots
450 g 800 W 8
1
⁄2 -10 min.
Add 30 ml (2 tbsp) water.
Cover. Place on glass tray.Cauliflower 450 g 800 W 10-10
1
⁄2 min.
Peas 450 g 800 W 7 -8 min.
Note Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If
unsure, return to oven. Foods will still require STANDING TIME, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food, the longer the standing time.
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Recipes
See notes 4-6 on page 26 for using casserole.
Soup and Snacks
Cream of Mushroom Soup Serves 4
Dish: large bowl
1. Place the butter and chopped onion in a
large bowl. Cover and cook on 800 W (High)
power for 3 min. or until soft.
2. Add the stock, mushrooms and bouquet
garni. Cover and cook on 800 W (High)
power for 10
1
⁄2-12 min., or until mushrooms
are soft.
3. Remove the bouquet garni and blend until
smooth. Mix the cornflour with a little of the
milk, then stir in remaining milk. Add to the
mushroom mixture.
4. Cover and cook on 800 W (High) power for
5 min., or until thickened. Season and serve
with cream swirled on top.
Ingredients
25 g (1 oz) butter
1 small onion, chopped
600 ml (1 pt) hot chicken stock
225 g (8 oz) button mushrooms,
sliced
bouquet garni
15 ml (1 tbsp) cornflour
300 ml (
1
⁄2 pt) milk
salt and pepper
60 ml (4 tbsp) single cream
Macaroni Cheese with Courgettes and
Bacon Serves 2
Dish: 20 cm (8) casserole
1. Cover and cook macaroni in 450 ml (
3
⁄4 pt)
boiling water on 800 W (High) power for
5
1
⁄2-7 min., or until soft. Drain.
2. Place courgettes and bacon in a bowl. Cover
and cook on 800 W (High) power for
3-4 min., or until soft. Drain.
3. Place the butter in a large jug. Cook on
800 W (High) power for 30-40 sec. Stir in the
flour and cook for 30 sec., on 800 W (High)
power. Gradually add milk, stir well and cook
on 800 W (High) power for approx. 6 min. or
until the sauce is thick and bubbling. Stir
frequently.
4. Add mustard and cheese. Mix in the
macaroni, courgettes and bacon. Season
and pour into a casserole dish, sprinkle over
the topping and cook on combination.
Use combination 2 for 12-15 min. or until the
cheese has melted.
Ingredients
100 g (4 oz) quick cook macaroni
225 g (8 oz) courgettes, sliced
100 g (4 oz) bacon, chopped
50 g (2 oz) butter
50 g (2 oz) plain flour
600 ml (1 pt) milk
100 g (4 oz) cheese, grated
5 ml (1 tsp) mustard
salt and pepper
Topping
30 ml (2 tbsp) Parmesan cheese
30 ml (2 tbsp) wholemeal
breadcrumbs
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Lentil Biryani Serves 2
Dish: large casserole
1. Soak the lentils in cold water for 1 hour then
drain.
2. Place the oil and onion in a large bowl.
Cover and cook on 800 W (High) power for
3 min. or until softened.
3. Add the ginger, garlic, turmeric, chilli and
curry powder. Cover and cook on 800 W
(High) power for 2 min.
4. Add the yoghurt, mushrooms, tomatoes,
water and lentils. Cover and cook on 800 W
(High) power for 13-17 min. or until the
lentils are tender and the liquid has
evaporated.
5. Add the lentil mixture and cashew nuts to
the cooked rice and mix thoroughly. Reheat
on 800 W (High) power if necessary to
ensure food is piping hot. Garnish and
serve.
Ingredients
50 g (2 oz) green lentils
10 ml (2 tsp) oil, 1 small onion,
sliced
3 ml (
1
⁄2 tsp) grated root ginger
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 ml (
1
⁄2 tsp) turmeric
3 ml (
1
⁄2 tsp) chilli powder
5 ml (1 tsp) curry powder
150 ml (
1
⁄4 pt) natural yoghurt
50 g (2 oz) mushrooms, sliced
2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
150 ml (
1
⁄4 pt) hot water
25 g (1 oz) cashew nuts
225 g (8 oz) cooked basmati rice
Garnish
hard boiled egg slices and
coriander leaves
Meat and Poultry
Lamb in a Spicy Cream and Almond
Sauce Serves 4
Dish: large casserole dish
1. Mix together the garlic, ginger, almonds and
water to make a thick paste.
2. Place the cardamom pods, cloves,
cinnamon, onion and oil in the casserole
dish cook on 800 W (High) power for 2 min.
3. Add the lamb and cook for 5 min. on 800 W
(High) power or until light brown in colour.
Stir halfway.
4. Stir in the rest of the spices, the almond
mixture, cream, salt and pepper. Cover and
cook on 500 W (Medium) power for about
40 min. or until the meat is tender. Stir the
casserole 2-3 times during the cooking time.
5. Remove the whole cardamom pods, cloves
and cinnamon before serving with rice or
other vegetables.
Ingredients
3-4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cm (
1
⁄4) piece fresh ginger,
grated
50 g (2 oz) ground almonds
45 ml (3 tbsp) water
3 whole cardamom pods
2 cloves
2.5 cm (1) stick of cinnamon
1 onion chopped
30 ml (2 tbsp) oil
450 g (1 lb) boned lamb, trimmed
and cut into cubes
5 ml (1 tsp) ground coriander
5 ml (1 tsp) ground cumin
1.5 ml (
1
⁄4 tsp) garam masala
1.5 ml (
1
⁄4 tsp) cayenne pepper
150 ml (
1
⁄4 pt) single cream
salt and pepper
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See notes 4-6 on page 26 for using casserole.
Chicken Casserole Serves 4
Dish: 2 litre (4 pt) casserole
1. Place vegetables and butter in dish. Cover
and cook on 800 W (High) power for
2-4 min. or until soft.
2. Place chicken on top of vegetables, cover
with stock and tomatoes and add salt and
pepper to taste.
3. Cover and cook on 800 W (High) power for
5 min. then 500 W (Medium) power for
30-35 min. or until well cooked through.
4. Mix cornflour with a little water. Remove
chicken from casserole, skim off excess fat
and stir in cornflour paste. Cook on 800 W
(High) power for 2 min. Serve chicken with
sauce poured over.
N.B. If diced boneless breast is used in place
of the quarters, reduce 2nd cooking time
to 12-14 min. on 500 W (Medium) power
or until well cooked through. Stir halfway.
Ingredients
25 g (1 oz) butter
2 medium onions, sliced
2 sticks celery, trimmed and
chopped
100 g (4 oz) mushrooms, sliced
4 chicken quarters, skinned
300 ml (
1
⁄2 pt) hot chicken stock
300 g (11 oz) can tomatoes
salt and pepper
30 ml (2 tbsp) cornflour
Pork with Sweet & Sour Sauce Serves 2
Dish: small casserole
1. Place pork in dish, cover and cook on 500 W
(Medium) power for 7-9 min. or until juices
run clear.
2. Place oil, carrot, onion and green pepper in
a bowl. Cover and cook on 800 W (High)
power for 2 min. or until vegetables are
tender.
3. Mix half the reserved juice with the
remaining ingredients except pineapple.
Cover and cook on 800 W (High) power for
1-2 min. or until clear and thickened. Stir
halfway.
4. Add the sauce to the vegetables. Stir in the
pineapple. Mix well.
5. Cook on 800 W (High) power for 1 min. or
until heated through. Spoon over cooked
pork. Reheat for 1-2 min. on 800 W (High)
power or until piping hot.
Ingredients
225 g (8 oz) pork fillet, diced
Sweet & Sour Sauce:
15 ml (1 tbsp) oil
1 small carrot cut into matchsticks
1 spring onion, thinly sliced
small green pepper, cut into strips
225 g (8 oz) can pineapple
chunks, drained (reserve juice)
10 ml (2 tsp) soft brown sugar
5 ml (1 tsp) cornflour
pinch garlic salt
5 ml (1 tsp) cider vinegar
10 ml (2 tsp) soy sauce
5 ml (1 tsp) tomato ketchup
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Savoury Mince Serves 2
Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) casserole dish
1. Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole,
cover and cook on 800 W (High) power for
2 min. or until soft.
2. Place all other ingredients in casserole. Stir
well.
3. Cover and cook on 800 W (High) power for
5 min. then 500 W (Medium) power for
10-15 min. or until the meat is cooked.
Ingredients
1 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
5 ml (1 tsp) oil
200 g (7 oz) can chopped tomatoes
15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato puree
5 ml (1 tsp) mixed herbs
225 g (8 oz) minced beef
salt and pepper
Chicken Satay Serves 2
Dish: 4 wooden skewers + shallow dish
1. For the serving sauce: Crumble 25 g (1 oz)
of creamed coconut into a large jug. Add the
peanut butter, 15 ml (1 tbsp) of the lemon
juice, 15 ml (1 tbsp) of the soy sauce, the
chilli powder and 150 ml (
1
⁄4 pt) water. Cook
on 800 W (High) power for 4-5 min. or until
the sauce boils and thickens, stirring
frequently. Turn into a serving bowl.
2. Cut the chicken into small chunks and place
in a bowl. Put the remaining creamed
coconut, lemon juice and soy sauce into a
food processor. Add the remaining
ingredients and blend until smooth.
3. Pour over the chicken. Cover and marinate
in the fridge for 2-3 hours or overnight.
4. Thread the chicken onto wooden skewers.
Place in a shallow dish, cover with any
remaining marinade and place on wire rack.
Cook on Combination 2 for 18-20 min. Turn
halfway. Serve hot with the sauce for
dipping.
Ingredients
50 g (2 oz) creamed coconut
45 ml (3 tbsp) crunchy peanut
butter
45 ml (3 tbsp) lemon juice
30 ml (2 tbsp) soy sauce
large pinch of chilli powder
2 chicken breast fillets, skinned
15 ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 ml (
1
⁄2 tsp) ground turmeric
3 ml (
1
⁄2 tsp) five-spice powder
3 ml (
1
⁄2 tsp) coriander seeds
3 ml (
1
⁄2 tsp) cumin seeds
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See notes 4-6 on page 26 for using casserole.
Fish
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.
Liquid
Fresh fish should always
be sprinkled with 30 ml
(2 tbsp) of water, lemon
juice or white wine.
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.
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
the fish if the skin and
flesh is pierced several
times with a cocktail stick.
Fish Curry Serves 2
Dish: casserole dish (1.5 litre (3 pt))
1. Melt the butter in the casserole dish on
800 W (High) power for 30 sec. or until
melted.
2. Stir in the garlic and onion and cook covered
on 800 W (High) power for 3 min.
3. Stir in the flour, curry powder, lemon rind and
juice and fish stock. Cover and cook on
800 W (High) power for 3 min. stirring
halfway through the cooking time.
4. Stir in the remaining ingredients except the
coconut, cover and cook on 800 W (High)
power for 4-5 min. or until fish flakes, stirring
occasionally.
5. Break up the coconut with a fork, then stir
into the curry.
Ingredients
25 g (1 oz) butter
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 small onion, finely chopped
15 ml (1 tbsp) plain flour
15 ml (1 tbsp) curry powder
grated rind and juice of
1
⁄2 lemon
300 ml (
1
⁄2 pt) hot fish stock
25 g (1 oz) sultanas
10 ml (2 tsp) tomato puree
30 ml (2 tbsp) sweet chutney
450 g (1 lb) haddock, skinned
and chopped
salt and pepper
75 g (3 oz) creamed coconut
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Family Fish Pie Serves 4
Dish: large casserole
1. Arrange fish in a shallow dish. Add lemon
juice, cover and cook on 800 W (High)
power for 3 min. or until it flakes easily.
2. Place onion and oil in a bowl. Cover and
cook on 800 W (High) power for 3 min. or
until the onion is soft.
3.
Melt the butter on 800 W (High) power for
30 sec. Stir in the flour and mustard and cook
for a further 20 sec. Add milk and seasoning,
gradually stirring to a smooth paste. Cook on
800 W (High) power for 5-6 min. or until the
sauce is thick and bubbling. Stir twice during
cooking. Add 75 g (3 oz) of grated cheese to
the sauce and stir well.
4. Flake the fish and arrange in the serving
dish. Add onions and place the sliced
potatoes on top.
5. Pour over the cheese sauce. Sprinkle with
breadcrumbs and remaining cheese.
6. Cook on 500 W (Medium) power for
8-10 min. or until the mixture has been
completely reheated.
Use grill and cook for a further 3-4 min. or
until brown.
Ingredients
450 g (1 lb) smoked haddock
30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice
15 ml (1 tbsp) oil
1 large onion, sliced
600 g (1 lb 5 oz) cooked jacket
potatoes, sliced, see page 27
40 g (1
1
⁄2 oz) butter
40 g (1
1
⁄2 oz) flour
3 ml (
1
⁄2 tsp) mustard
600 ml (1 pt) milk
salt and pepper
100 g (4 oz) Red Leicester
cheese
75 g (3 oz) wholemeal
breadcrumbs
Vegetables
Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto
Serves 4
Dish: 2 litre (4 pt) casserole dish
1. Soak mushrooms in 300 ml (
1
⁄2 pt) warm
water.
2.
Place the butter, garlic and onion in a large
bowl, cover with cling film and cook on 800 W
(High) power for 3 min. 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 min. on 800 W (High) power.
4. Stir the mushrooms into the rice mixture.
Cover and cook for a further 5 min. on
800 W (High) power.
5. Stir and add the basil. Continue to cook for
the final 5 min. on 800 W (High) power.
Leave to stand for approx. 10 min. and then
stir with a fork.
Ingredients
40 g (1
1
⁄2 oz) dried Cep
mushrooms
50 g (2 oz) butter
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
freshly ground black pepper
250 g (8 oz) Arborio rice
300 ml (
1
⁄2 pt) hot vegetable stock
12 basil leaves, torn
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Vegetable Curry Serves 2
Dish: 2 litre (4 pt) casserole
1. Sprinkle the aubergine liberally with salt in a
colander. Stand for 30 min. to remove bitter
juices. Rinse well under cold water and
drain.
2. Combine oil, garlic and spices in the
casserole, cover and cook on 800 W (High)
power for 2 min.
3. Add all other ingredients to casserole,
except cashews. Cover and cook on 800 W
(High) power for 5 min. then 500 W
(Medium) power for 25-35 min. or until
vegetables are soft. Stir occasionally.
4. Sprinkle with cashews and serve with boiled
rice.
N.B. This recipe is best cooked in advance,
chilled and then reheated to allow the
flavours to develop.
Ingredients
1 medium aubergine, diced
salt, 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil
1 clove of garlic, chopped
pinch cayenne pepper
5 ml (1 tsp) ground coriander
3 ml (
1
⁄2 tsp) ground cumin
3 ml (
1
⁄2 tsp) turmeric
2.5 cm (1) root ginger, peeled &
sliced
1
⁄2 small cauliflower, divided into
florets
1 medium potato, diced
50 g (2 oz) green beans, sliced
1
⁄2 fresh chilli, deseeded and
sliced
150 ml (
1
⁄4 pt) vegetable stock
200 g (7 oz) can chopped
tomatoes
50 g (2 oz) cashew nuts
Cauliflower Cheese Serves 2
Dish: large bowl + shallow casserole
1. Place cauliflower upside down in a bowl.
Add water. Cover and cook on 800 W (High)
power for 7 min. or until tender. Drain.
2. Melt butter on 800 W (High) power for
20-30 sec. Stir in flour and mustard. Cook
for a further 20 sec. Add milk gradually. Stir
well and season. Cook on 800 W (High)
power for approx. 4 min. or until sauce is
thick and bubbling. Stir once halfway during
cooking.
3. Stir in 50 g (2 oz) grated cheese. Pour the
sauce over the cauliflower. Top with
remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.
4. Place casserole on glass tray and cook on
Combination power. Use Combination 2 for
7-8 min. or until golden brown.
Ingredients
1 cauliflower, trimmed and cut
into florets
90 ml (6 tbsp) water
25 g (1 oz) butter
25 g (1 oz) flour
3 ml (
1
⁄2 tsp) French mustard
300 ml (
1
⁄2 pt) milk
seasoning to taste
Topping:
75 g (3 oz) grated red cheese
15 ml (1 tbsp) brown
breadcrumbs
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Desserts / Cakes
Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding
Serves 4
Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) pudding basin
1. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour and
salt. Stir in the sugar and suet.
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 800 W (High) power for
5-6 min. until firm.
Ingredients
150 g (5 oz) self-raising flour
pinch of salt
50 g (2 oz) caster sugar
50 g (2 oz) suet
1 egg
150 ml (1
1
⁄4 pt) milk
30 ml (2 tbsp) jam or golden
syrup Optional:
add 1 tbsp of sultanas to dry
ingredients
Individual Pineapple
Upside Down Pudding Serves 2
Dish: 2 ramekin dishes, base lined
1. Put
1
⁄2 tbsp golden syrup in the base of each
ramekin; arrange pineapple slice and cherry
on top of the syrup in the base.
2. Cream together the margarine and sugar
until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg
gradually. Fold in the flour and mix to a soft
consistency with the milk.
3. Spoon the mixture over the pineapple and
cook on 800 W (High) power for 3-4 min. or
until cooked. Leave to cool slightly before
turning upside down onto a serving plate.
Ingredients
15 ml (1 tbsp) golden syrup
2 pineapple slices, drained
2 glacé cherries
50 g (2 oz) margarine
50 g (2 oz) caster sugar
1 egg
50 g (2 oz) self raising flour
15 ml (1 tbsp) milk
Christmas Puddings Serves 4
Dish: 4 ramekins, base lined
1. Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl
and stir until thoroughly mixed.
2. Divide mixture equally between the
ramekins.
3. Place towards outer edge of the glass tray
and cook on 800 W (High) power for
9-11 min. or until cooked.
Ingredients
75 g (3 oz) self-raising flour
3 ml (
1
⁄2 tsp) baking powder
3 ml (
1
⁄2 tsp) mixed spice
25 g (1 oz) butter
1 egg
30 ml (2 tbsp) treacle
60 ml (4 tbsp) stout
15 ml (1 tbsp) rum or brandy
200 g (7 oz) mincemeat
25 g (1 oz) apple, grated
75 g (3 oz) currants
25 g (1 oz) chopped nuts
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Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce
Serves 6
Dish: Large microwave pudding bowl
1. Pour 175 ml (6 fl. oz) boiling water over the
chopped dates and set aside to cool.
2. Sift together flour and baking powder. Add
vanilla and coffee essence to the milk.
3. Cream the butter and sugar until light and
fluffy. Add eggs a little at a time.
4. Fold in the flour and flavoured milk, then
pour in the date mixture.
5. Place in pudding mould. Cook on 800 W
(High) power for 16 min. and leave to stand
for 10 min.
Sauce
1. Place butter in a large jug and cook on
800 W (High) power for 50 sec. to 1 min., or
until bubbling.
2. Add sugar and stir until it has dissolved,
cooking for 1 min. at a time on 800 W (High)
power. Continue to cook until liquid is
foaming and bubbling 30 sec. at a time on
800 W (High) power.
3. Slowly pour in the cream and bring to the
boil on 800 W (High) power for 2-3 min. Add
essence. Stir, continue to boil on 800 W
(High) power 30 sec. at a time until it starts
to thicken.
Ingredients
200 g (7 oz) fresh dates, stoned
and finely chopped
175 g (6 oz) self-raising flour
5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder
5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence
15 ml (1 tbsp) Camp coffee
essence
100 ml (3
1
⁄2 fl. oz) milk
75 g (3 oz) butter
150 g (5 oz) caster sugar
2 eggs lightly beaten
Butterscotch sauce
45 g (1
3
⁄4 oz) butter
120 ml (8 tbsp) soft brown sugar
200 ml (7 fl. oz) whipping cream
15 ml (1 tbsp) vanilla essence
Chewy Flapjacks
Dish: 20 cm (8) round dish
1. Place butter, syrup and sugar in a bowl and
cook on 800 W (High) power for 1-2 min. or
until melted. Stir halfway.
2. Stir in the oats and raisins. Press into dish.
Place dish on glass tray and cook on
Combination power.
Use Combination 2 for 5-7 min. or until firm.
Allow to cool slightly then cut into 8 pieces.
Ingredients
75 g (3 oz) butter or margarine
30 ml (2 tbsp) golden syrup
75 g (3 oz) light brown sugar
150 g (5 oz) porridge oats
50 g (2 oz) raisins
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Boston Brownies
Dish: 20 cm (8) square dish lined with
greaseproof
1. Place chocolate and butter in a bowl and
cook on 800 W (High) power for 1 min. or
until chocolate has melted.
2. Stir in all other ingredients and beat well.
3. Pour into dish and cook on 500 W (Medium)
power for 12-13 min. or until just slightly
sticky. Allow to cool and then cut into
squares.
Ingredients
100 g (4 oz) plain chocolate
100 g (4 oz) butter
100 g (4 oz) soft dark brown
sugar
100 g (4 oz) self-raising flour
10 ml (2 tsp) cocoa powder
pinch salt
2 eggs, beaten
3 ml (
1
⁄2 tsp) vanilla essence
100 g (4 oz) walnuts, chopped
Sauces
Custard
Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug
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 800 W (High) power for 4-6 min.
Whisk well halfway through cooking time
and again at the end.
Ingredients
30 ml (2 tbsp) custard power
15 ml (1 tbsp) sugar
600 ml (1 pt) cold milk
White Pouring Sauce
Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug
1. Melt butter in jug on 800 W (High) power for
20-40 sec.
2. Stir in the flour to make a roux.
3. Add the milk gradually stirring continuously
until well combined.
4. Cook for 2 min. on 800 W (High) power. Stir
and cook for a further 4-5 min. Sauce should
be smooth and glossy and coat the back of a
spoon.
Ingredients
30 g (1 oz) butter
30 g (1 oz) flour
600 ml (1 pt) milk
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Jam
Soft Fruit Jam Makes approx. 1
1
⁄2 lbs jam
Dish: large bowl
1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir.
Cook on 800 W (High) power for 5 min.
(10-15 min. if using frozen fruit), stirring
frequently. Continue to cook in 1 min.
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.
15-25 min. Test regularly for setting point.
N.B. Do not double this mixture as it will boil
over.
Ingredients
450 g (1 lb) soft fruit, washed
450 g (1 lb) caster sugar
30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice
5 ml (1 tsp) butter
Recipes
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Questions and answers
Q: Why won’t my oven turn on?
A: When the oven does not turn on,
check the following:
1. Is the oven plugged in securely?
Remove the plug from the outlet,
wait 10 seconds and reinsert.
2. Check the circuit breaker and the
fuse.
Reset the circuit breaker or replace
the fuse if it is tripped or blown.
3. If the circuit breaker or fuse is all
right, plug another appliance into
the outlet. If the other appliance
works, there probably is a problem
with the oven. If the other appliance
does not work, there probably is a
problem with the outlet.
If it seems that there is a problem
with the oven, contact an
authorised Service Centre.
Q: My oven causes interference
with my TV. Is this normal?
A: Some radio and TV 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.
Q: The oven won’t accept my
programme. Why?
A: The oven is designed not to accept
an incorrect programme. For
example, the oven will not accept a
4th stage.
Q: Sometimes warm air comes from
the oven vents. Why?
A: The heat given off from the cooking
food warms the air in the oven
cavity. This warmed air is carried
out of the oven by the air flow
pattern in the oven. There are no
microwaves in the air. The oven
vents should never be blocked
during cooking.
Q: Can I use a conventional oven
thermometer in the oven?
A: Only when you are using GRILL
cooking mode. The metal in some
thermometers may cause arcing in
your oven and should not be used
on MICROWAVE and
COMBINATION cooking modes.
Q: There are humming and clicking
noises from my oven when I
cook by COMBINATION. What is
causing these noises?
A: The noises occur as the oven
automatically switches from
MICROWAVE power to GRILL to
create the COMBINATION setting.
This is normal.
Q: My oven has an odour and
generates smoke when using the
COMBINATION and GRILL
function. Why?
A: After repeated use, it is
recommended to clean the oven
and then run the oven without food,
glass tray, and roller ring on GRILL
for 5 minutes. This will burn off any
food, residue or oil which may
cause an odour and/or smoking.
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Care of your oven
1. The oven should be unplugged
before cleaning.
2. Clean the inside of the oven, door
seals and door seal areas regularly.
When food splatters or spilled
liquids adhere to the oven walls,
door seals and door seal areas
wipe off with a damp cloth. Mild
detergent may be used if they get
very dirty. The use of harsh
detergent or abrasive is not
recommended. Avoid cleaning the
microwave feed guide area situated
on the right hand side of the cavity
wall.
DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL
OVEN CLEANERS.
3. 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 the glass.
4. The outside oven surface should be
cleaned with a damp cloth. To
prevent damage to the operating
parts inside the oven, water should
not be allowed to seep into the
ventilation openings.
5. If the Control Panel becomes dirty,
clean it with a soft cloth. Do not use
harsh detergents or abrasives on
the Control Panel. When cleaning
the Control Panel leave the oven
door open to prevent the oven from
accidentally turning on. After
cleaning press Stop/Reset to clear
display window.
6. If steam accumulates inside or
around the outside of the oven
door, wipe with a soft cloth. This
may occur when the oven is
operated under high humidity
conditions and in no way indicates
a malfunction of the unit.
7. It is occasionally necessary to
remove the glass tray for cleaning.
Wash the tray in warm soapy water
or in a dishwasher.
8. The roller ring and oven cavity floor
should be cleaned regularly to
avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe
the oven cavity floor with mild
detergent and hot water then dry
with a clean cloth. The roller ring
may be washed in mild soapy
water. Cooking vapours collect
during repeated use but in no way
affect the oven cavity floor or roller
ring wheels. After removing the
roller ring from the oven cavity floor
for cleaning, be sure to replace it in
the proper position.
9. When using the GRILL 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.
10. A steam cleaner is not to be used
for cleaning.
11. This oven should only be serviced
by qualified personnel. For
maintenance and repair of the oven
contact the nearest authorised
dealer.
12. Failure to maintain the oven in a
clean condition could lead to
deterioration of surfaces that could
adversely affect the life of the
appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
13. Keep air vents clean at all times.
Check that no dust or other material
is blocking any of the air vents on
the top, bottom or rear of the oven.
If air vents become blocked this
could cause overheating which
would affect the operation of the
oven and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
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Specifications
Power Source: 230-240 V, 50 Hz
Power Consumption:
Maximum; 1250 W
Microwave; 1250 W
Grill; 1000 W
Output:
Microwave; 800 W (IEC-60705)
Grill Heater; 1000 W
Outside Dimensions:
440 mm (W) x 324 mm (D) x 258 mm (H)
Oven Cavity Dimensions:
306 mm (W) x 305 mm (D) x 215 mm (H)
Overall Cavity Volume: 20 L
Glass Tray Diameter: 255 mm
Operating Frequency: 2450 MHz
Net Weight: 12 kg
Noise: L
WA 63 dB
Weight and Dimensions shown are
approximate.
Specifications subject to change
without notice.
This product is an equipment that fulfils
the European standard for EMC
disturbances (EMC = Electromagnetic
Compatibility) EN 55011. According to
this standard this product is an
equipment of group 2, class B and is
within required limits. Group 2 means
that radio-frequency energy is
intentionally generated in the form of
electromagnetic radiation for purpose
of warming or cooking food. Class B
means that this product may be used in
normal household areas.
Information on
Disposal for Users of
Waste Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(private households)
This symbol on the products
and/or accompanying documents
means that used electrical and
electronic products should not be
mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and
recycling, please take these products
to designated collection points, where
they will be accepted on a free of
charge basis.
Alternatively, in some countries you
may be able to return your products to
your local retailer upon the purchase of
an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will
help to save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects
on human health and the environment
which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling. Please
contact your local authority for further
details of your nearest designated
collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for
incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the
European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and
electronic equipment, please contact
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information.
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European Union
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European Union.
If you wish to discard this product,
please contact your local authorities or
dealer and ask for the correct method
of disposal.
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