Operating Instructions
Microwave Oven
Model No. NN-SD37QS
NN-SD35QB
Household Use Only
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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The IEC
(60705) power output
(watts)
The heating category for
small packs of food
Microwave symbol
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.
Your oven is rated 1000 Watts (IEC). When using other cookbooks remember to adjust
cooking times accordingly. The symbol indicates the heating category for your oven when
cooking or reheating convenience foods.
Your oven is rated ‘E’, 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. We therefore provide
additional guidelines for reheating and cooking on page 35-41 of this book.
Always check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening the door.
After checking the progress of the foods, press Start/Set to continue the cooking time.
Failure to follow the instructions given in this Operating Instructions and Cookbook,
may affect the recipe result and in some instances may be dangerous.
( Customer Communications Centre 0344 844 3899
Selected Spares and Accessories:
Order direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer
Communications Centre number above.
For Cookery Advice call: 01344 862108 (open Monday to Wednesday 9am - 12pm)
Alternatively visit our web site at experience-fresh.eu
Or write to the address below:
Home Appliance Innovation Centre
Panasonic UK, a branch of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH,
Maxis 2
Western Road
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 1RT
UK
Important Notice
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Safety Instructions .................................. 4-8
Disposal of Old Equipment .........................9
Before Using Your Oven ..........................10
Placement of Your Oven ........................... 10
Maintenance of Your Oven .......................11
Important Information ......................... 12-14
Oven Accessories ..................................... 15
Microwaving Principles .............................16
Parts of Your Oven ...................................17
Control Panel ............................................ 18
General Guidelines ............................. 19-20
Containers to Use ............................... 21-22
Setting the Clock ......................................23
Child Lock ................................................. 23
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting .......... 24
Quick Start Function .................................25
Defrosting Guidelines ...............................25
Defrosting Chart .......................................26
Using the Add Time Function....................27
Using the Beverage Function ...................27
Using the Timer ........................................28
Multi-stage Cooking .................................. 29
Auto Defrost........................................ 30-31
Auto Reheat/Cook Programmes......... 32-33
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines ..........34
Reheating Charts................................ 35-37
Cooking Charts ................................... 38-41
Recipes
Soups and Snacks....................................42
Meat and Poultry ................................ 43-44
Fish ...........................................................45
Vegetables ................................................46
Desserts/Cakes .................................. 47-48
Sauces/Jam .............................................. 49
Questions and Answers ............................ 50
Care & Cleaning of Your Oven .................51
Using the Aqua Clean Programme ...........52
Technical Specifications ...........................53
Contents
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
Panasonic UK, a branch of Panasonic
Marketing Europe GmbH Maxis 2,
Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire,
RG12 1RT
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Important safety instructions. Before operating this
oven, please read these instructions carefully and keep
for future reference.
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.
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.
Repairs should only be by a qualified service person.
Safety Instructions
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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 by a qualified service
person.
WARNING! Liquids and other foods must not be heated
in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
WARNING! Do not place this oven near an electric or
gas cooker range.
WARNING! Only allow children to use the oven without
supervision when adequate instructions have been
given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe
way and understands the hazards of improper use.
This oven is intended for Counter-top use only. It is not
intended for built-in use or for use inside a cupboard.
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.
For Countertop Use:
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.
Safety Instructions
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When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check
the oven frequently as these types of containers ignite
if overheated.
If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in the oven, press
Stop/Cancel pad and leave 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.
Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed
eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when
handling the container.
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.
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.
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.
Safety Instructions
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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 the appliance.
This appliance is not intended to be operated by means
of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
In case of electronic failure, oven can only be turned off
at wall socket.
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave
ovens.
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.
This microwave oven is intended for heating food and
beverages only. Take care when heating food 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 food
low in moisture such as popcorn or poppadoms.
Drying of food, newspapers or clothing and heating of
warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloths, 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.
Safety Instructions
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Read carefully and keep for future
reference.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded
three pin mains plug for your safety and
convenience, which may be marked, and
rated, 13 amps.
A 13 amp fuse is fitted according to the type
of mains plug fitted.
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. 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.
This appliance must be earthed.
Voltage & Power
The voltage used must be the same as
specified on this microwave oven. Using a
higher voltage than that which is specified
is dangerous and may result in a fire or
other type of accident causing damage.
Do not immerse cord, plug or oven in water.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do
not let cord hang over the edge of table or
work top. Do not plug your oven in via an
extension cable as this can be dangerous. It
is important to plug the oven directly into a
wall socket.
The back of the appliance heats up during
use. Do not allow the cord to be in contact
with the back of the appliance or cabinet
surface.
Safety Instructions
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Disposal of Old Equipment
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 your
dealer or supplier for further information.
Information on Disposal in
Other Countries Outside the
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the 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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Examine your Microwave
1.
Unpack oven, remove all packing
material, and examine the oven for any
damage such as dents, broken door
latches or cracks in the door. Notify
dealer immediately if unit is damaged. Do
not install if microwave oven is damaged.
Guarantee
2. Your receipt is your guarantee, please
keep safely.
Cord
3. If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer or it’s
service agent or a similarly qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard.
Note
The appliance should be inspected for
damage to the door seals and door seal
areas. If these areas are damaged the
appliance should not be operated until
it has been repaired by a service
technician trained by the manufacturer.
Before Using Your Oven
Placement of Your Oven
This oven is intended for counter-top use
only. It is not intended for built-in use or use
inside a cupboard.
Counter-top Use:
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.
4. 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.
5 cm
15 cm
10 cm
Open
5. Do not place this oven near an electric
or gas cooker range.
6. The feet should not be removed.
7. This oven is only for household usage.
Do not use outdoors.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Do not block the air vents on the sides
and back of the oven. 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.
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Service
1. When your oven requires a service
call your local Panasonic engineer
(Customer Communications Centre
on 0344 844 3899 can recommend an
engineer).
Door Seals
2. Do not attempt to tamper with or make
any adjustments or repairs to door,
control panel housing, safety interlock
switches or any other part of the oven.
Do not remove outer panel from oven.
The door seals and door seal areas
should always be kept clean – use a
damp cloth.
Oven Light
3. 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.
Selected Spares and
Accessories
4. These may be ordered direct; on line at
www.panasonic.co.uk or by
telephoning the Customer
Communications Centre on 0344 844
3899. Most major credit and debit cards
accepted. Ensure you quote the correct
model number.
It is hazardous for anyone other than a
competent person to carry out any service
or repair operation which involves the
removal of a cover which gives protection
against exposure to microwave energy.
The appliance should be inspected for
damage to the door seals and door seal
areas. If these areas are damaged the
appliance should not be operated until it
has been repaired by a service technician
trained by the manufacturer.
Maintenance of Your Oven
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Use of Your Oven
1. 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.
2. When the oven is not being used, do not
store any objects inside the oven in
case it is accidentally turned on.
3. The appliance must not be operated
without food in the oven. Operation in
this manner may damage the appliance.
4. Before use, check that utensils/
containers are suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
5. If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in
the oven, press Stop/Cancel pad and
leave the door closed in order to stifle
any flames. Disconnect the power cord,
or shut off power at fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
Short Cooking Times
As microwave cooking times are much
shorter than other cooking methods it is
essential that recommended cooking times
are not exceeded without first checking the
food.
Cooking times given in the cookbook are
approximate. Factors that may affect
cooking times are: preferred degree of
cooking, starting temperature, altitude,
volume, size and shape of food and utensils
used. As you become familiar with the oven,
you will be able to adjust these factors.
It is better to initially undercook rather than
overcook food. 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.
Important!
If the recommended cooking times are
exceeded the food will be spoiled and
in extreme circumstances could catch
fire and possibly damage the interior of
the oven.
Important Information - Read Carefully
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Small Quantities of Food
Take care when heating small quantities of
food as these can easily burn, dry out or
catch fire if cooked too long. Always set
short cooking times and check the food
frequently.
Note
Never operate the oven without food
inside
Foods Low in Moisture
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 poppadoms.
The microwave oven is intended for heating
food and beverages only. Drying of food,
newspapers or clothing and heating of
warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp
cloth, wheat bags, hot water bottles and
similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or
fire.
Christmas Pudding
Christmas puddings and other foods high in
fats or sugar, e.g. jam, mince pies, must not
be over heated. These foods must never be
left unattended as with over cooking these
foods can ignite.
Boiled Eggs
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.
Foods with Skins
Potatoes, apples, egg yolk, whole
vegetables and sausages are examples of
food with non porous skins. These must be
pierced using a fork before cooking to
prevent bursting.
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 heating 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 should be taken when
handling the container.
Lids
Always remove the lids of jars and
containers and takeaway food containers
before you microwave them. If you don’t
then steam and pressure might build up
inside and cause an explosion even after
the microwave cooking has stopped.
Deep Fat Frying
Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your oven.
Meat Thermometer
Use a meat thermometer to check the
degree of cooking of joints and poultry only
when meat has been removed from the
microwave. If undercooked, return to the
oven and cook for a few more minutes at
the recommended power level. Do not leave
a conventional meat thermometer in the
oven when microwaving.
Important Information - Read Carefully
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Important Information - Read Carefully
Paper & Plastic
When heating food in plastic or paper
containers keep an eye on the oven due to
the possibility of ignition. Do not use wire
twist-ties with roasting bags as arcing will
occur. Do not use recycled paper products,
e.g. kitchen roll unless they say they are
specifically designed for use in a microwave
oven. These products contain impurities which
may cause sparks and/or fires when used.
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.
Reheating
It is essential that reheated food is served
“piping hot”. Remove the food from the oven
and check that it is “piping hot”, i.e. steam is
being emitted from all parts and any sauce
is bubbling. (If you wish you may choose to
check the food has reached 75˚C with a
food thermometer – but remember do not
use this thermometer inside the microwave).
For foods that cannot be stirred, eg lasagne,
shepherds pie, the centre should be cut with
a knife to test it is well heated through. Even
if a manufacturer’s packet instructions have
been followed always check the food is piping
hot before serving and if in doubt return your
food to the oven for further heating.
Standing Time
Standing time refers to the period at the end of
cooking or reheating when food is left before
being eaten, i.e. it is a rest time which allows
the heat in the food to continue to conduct to
the centre, thus eliminating cold spots.
Keeping your Oven Clean
It is essential for the safe operation of the
oven that it is wiped out regularly. Use warm
soapy water, squeeze the cloth out well and
use to remove any grease or food from the
interior. Pay particular attention to the door
seal area. The oven should be unplugged
when cleaning.
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.
Babies Bottles and Food Jars
When reheating babies bottles always
remove top and teat. Liquid at the top of the
bottle will be much hotter than that at the
bottom and must be shaken thoroughly
before checking the temperature. The lid
must also be removed from babies food
jars, the contents must also be stirred or
shaken before the temperature is checked.
This should be carried out before
consumption to avoid burns.
See page 34.
Arcing
Arcing may occur if a metallic container has
been used accidentally or if the incorrect
weight of food is used. Arcing is when blue
flashes of light are seen in the microwave
oven.
If this occurs, stop the machine immediately.
If the oven is left unattended and this
continues it can damage the machine.
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Accessories
The oven comes equipped with a variety of
accessories. Always follow the directions
given for use of the accessories.
Glass Tray
1. Do not operate the oven without the
roller ring and the glass tray in place.
2. Never use another type of glass tray
than the one specially designed for this
oven.
3. If the glass tray is hot, let it cool before
cleaning or placing in water.
4. The glass tray can turn in either
direction.
5. 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.
6. Do not cook directly on the glass tray.
Always place food in a microwave safe
dish.
7. While cooking by microwave the glass
tray may vibrate. This will not affect
cooking performance.
Roller Ring
1. Do not remove the roller ring from the
oven cavity floor.
2. The roller ring and the oven cavity floor
should be cleaned frequently to prevent
noise and build-up of remaining food.
3. The roller ring must always be used for
cooking together with the glass tray.
4. If you accidentally remove the roller
ring, place the roller ring gently into the
hole in the centre of the oven and locate
it on the spindle beneath.
Flat processing is applied on the spindle
to firmly hold the roller ring during
operation.
Oven Accessories
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Microwaving Principles
Microwaves are present in the atmosphere
all the time, both naturally and from
manmade sources. Manmade sources
include radar, radio, television,
telecommunication links and mobile phones.
Glass Tray
Microwave
feed guide
Oven Cavity
Magnetron
In a microwave oven, electricity is converted
into microwaves by the magnetron.
Reflection
The microwaves bounce off the metal walls
and the metal door screen.
Transmission
Then they pass through the cooking
containers to be absorbed by the water
molecules in the food, all foods contain
water to a more or lesser extent.
Note
The dish used to cook or reheat the food
will get warm during cooking, as the heat
conducts from the food. Even in
microwaving, oven gloves are required!
Microwaves cannot pass through metal
and there fore metal cooking uten sils can
never be used in a microwave,
for cooking on microwave only.
How Microwaves Cook Food
The microwaves cause the water molecules
to vibrate which causes friction, i.e. heat.
This heat then cooks the food. Microwaves
are also attracted to fat and sugar particles,
and foods high in these will cook more
quickly. Microwaves can only penetrate to a
depth of 1½ -2 inches (4-5 cm) and as heat
spreads through the food by conduction,
just as in a traditional oven, the food cooks
from the outside inwards
Foods Not Suitable for Cooking
by Microwave Only
Yorkshire Puddings and Souffles. This is
because these foods rely on dry external
heat to cook correctly, do not attempt to
cook by micro wave. Foods that require deep
fat frying cannot be cooked either.
Standing Time
When a microwave oven is switched off, the
food will continue to cook by conduction
– Not by microwave energy, hence
standing time is very important in
microwaving, particularly for dense foods
i.e. meat, cakes and reheated meals (refer
to page 19).
Boiled Eggs
Do not boil eggs in your microwave.
Raw eggs boiled in their shells can
explode and cause serious injury.
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1. Door release
Press to open the door. When you open
the oven door during cooking, the
cooking is stopped temporarily without
clearing earlier made settings. The
cooking is resumed as soon as the door
is closed and Start/Set pad pressed.
2. See-through oven window
3. Door safety lock system
4. Oven air vent
5. Microwave feed guide
(do not remove)
6. External oven air vents
7. Control panel
8. Power supply cord
9. Plug
10. Glass Tray
11. Roller ring
12. Menu label
Parts of Your Oven
Note
The illustration is for reference only.
1
11
2
7
10
12
6
8
6
9
3
5
3
4
4
Identification label is attached on the oven.
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Control Panel
2
3
9
4
5
6
7
10
1
8
• 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. At the end of any
complete programme, the oven will beep
5 times.
1. Display window
2. Micro Power pad (page 24)
3. Auto Reheat pad
4. Beverage pad (page 27)
5. Auto defrost pad
6. Auto Cook pad
7. Timer/Clock pad (page 23,
8. Dial
Enter time or weight of food by turning the
dial. Use the dial for the Quick Start and
Add Time function. (page 25, 27)
9. Stop/Cancel pad:
Before cooking:
One press clears your instructions
During cooking:
One press temporarily stops the cooking
programme. Another press cancels all
your instructions and a “0” or the time of
the day will appear in the display.
10. Start/Set pad
Press to start operating the oven. If
during cooking the door is opened or
Stop/Cancel is pressed once, Start/Set
has to be pressed again to continue
cooking.
Press to confirm setting after you select
the microwave level or Auto programme
number.
This oven is equipped with an energy
saving function.
Notes
1. If an operation is set and Start/Set pad
is not pressed, after 6 minutes the
oven will automatically cancel the
operation. 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.
(pages 32-33)
(pages 30-31)
(pages 32-33)
28)
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Standing Time
Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and
cakes, require a standing time (inside or outside
of the oven) after cook ing, to allow heat to finish
con ducting to cook the centre completely.
Meat Joints
Stand 15 minutes wrapped in aluminium foil.
Jacket Potato
After being cooked in microwave only,
remove and wrap in aluminium foil to stand.
Stand for 15 minutes.
Light Cakes
Stand 5 minutes before removing from dish.
Rich Dense Cakes
Stand 15-20 minutes.
Fish
Stand 2-3 minutes.
Egg Dishes
Stand 1-2 minutes.
Precooked Convenience Food
Stand for 1-2 minutes.
Plated Meals
Stand for 2-3 minutes.
Vegetables
Boiled potatoes benefit from standing
1-2 minutes, however most other types of
vegetables can be served immediately.
If food is not cooked after standing time,
return to oven and cook for additional time.
Defrosting
It is essential to allow standing time to
com plete the process. This can vary from
5 minutes e.g. raspberries, to up to 1 hour
for a joint of meat. See pages 25-26.
General Guidelines
Piercing
The skin or membrane on
some foods will cause steam
to build up during cooking.
These foods must be pierced
or a strip of skin should be
peeled off before cooking to
allow the steam to es cape.
Eggs, potatoes, apples,
sausages etc. will all need to
be pierced before cooking.
Do not attempt to boil eggs
in their shells.
Moisture Content
Many fresh foods e.g. vegetables
and fruit, vary in their moisture
content throughout the season.
Jacket potatoes are a particular
example of this. For this reason
cooking times may have to be
adjusted throughout the year. Dry
ingredients e.g. rice, pasta, can
dry out further during storage and
cooking times may differ from
freshly purchased ingredients.
Cling Film
Cling film helps keep the food
moist and the trapped steam
assists in speeding up cooking
times. Cling film should be
pierced before cooking, to
allow excess steam to escape.
Always take care when
removing cling film from a dish
as the build-up of steam will
be very hot. Always purchase
cling film that states on the
packet “suitable for microwave
cooking” and use as a
covering only. Do not line
dishes with cling film.
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General Guidelines
Dish Size
Follow the dish sizes given in
the recipes, as these affect the
cook ing and reheating times. A
quan tity of food spread in a
bigger dish cooks and reheats
more quickly.
Quantity
Small quantities cook faster
than large quantities, also
small meals will reheat more
quickly than large portions.
Spacing
Foods cook more quickly and
evenly if spaced apart. Never
pile foods on top of each
other.
Shape
Even shapes cook evenly.
Food cooks better by
microwave when in a round
container rather than square.
Density
Porous airy foods heat more
quickly than dense heavy
foods.
Covering
Cover foods with microwave
cling film or a self-fitting lid.
Cover fish, vegetables,
cas seroles, soups. Do not
cover cakes, sauces, jacket
potatoes, pastry items.
Arranging
Individual foods e.g. chicken
portions or chops, should be
placed on a dish with the
thicker parts to the outside.
Starting Temperature
The colder the food, the longer
it takes to heat up. Food from
a fridge takes longer to reheat
than food at room
temperature. Food
temperature should be
between 5-8 ºC before
cooking.
Turning and Stirring
Some foods require stirring
during cooking. Meat and
poultry should be turned after
half the cooking time.
Liquids
All liquids must be stirred
before, during and after
heating. Water espe cially must
be stirred before and during
heating, to avoid eruption. Do
not heat liquids that have
previously been boiled.
Do not overheat.
Checking Food
It is essential that food is
checked during and after a
recommended cooking time,
even if an auto programme
has been used (just as you
would check food cooked in a
conven tional oven).
Return the food to the oven for
further cooking if necessary.
Cleaning
As microwaves work on food
particles, keep your oven
clean at all times. Wipe with a
soft damp cloth, always wipe
the oven dry after cleaning.
Avoid any plastic parts, the
roof of the oven and door
area.
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Choosing the correct container is a very
important factor in deciding the success or
failure of your cooking.
Testing Dishes for Suitability
When unsure that a cooking con tainer is
suitable for use in your microwave, check by
the follow ing test:
1. Fill a microwave safe measur ing jug
with 300 ml (½ pt) cold water.
2. Place it on the glass tray along side the
dish to be tested. If the dish you are
testing is a large dish, then stand the
measur ing jug on top of the empty dish.
3. Heat on 1000 W for 1 minute.
Result
If the dish is suitable for micro waving, it will
remain cool, whilst the water in the jug will
begin to feel warm. If the testing dish feels
warm, do not use as it is absorbing
microwave energy.
Note
This test does not apply to plastic or
metallic based con tainers e.g. Le Creuset
®
style dishes, which should not be used as
they are cast iron covered with enamel.
Containers to Use
Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils
Oven Glass
Everyday glass that is heat
resistant e.g. Pyrex
®
, is ideal
for microwave. Do not use
delicate glass or lead crystal
which may crack or arc.
China and Ceramic
Everyday glazed china,
porcelain or ceramic plates,
bowls, mugs and cups can be
used if they are heat resis tant.
Fine bone china should only
be used for reheating for short
periods. Do not use dishes
with a metallic rim or pattern.
Do not use jugs or mugs with
glued handles, since the glue
can melt.
Pottery, Earthenware,
Stoneware
If completely glazed, these
dishes are suitable. Do not
use if partially glazed or
unglazed, since they are able
to absorb water which in turn
absorbs microwave energy,
making the container very hot
and slows down the cooking of
food.
Foil/Metallic Containers
Never attempt to cook in foil
or metallic con tai ners on
microwave only as the
microwaves cannot pass
through and the food will not
heat evenly, it may also
damage your oven.
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Plastic
Many plastic containers are designed for
microwave use. Only use containers if they
are designed for microwave use. Do not use
Melamine as it will scorch. Do not use
plastic for cooking foods high in sugar or fat
or foods that require long cooking time e.g.
brown rice. Never cook in margarine
containers or yogurt pots, as these will melt
with the heat from the food.
Paper
Plain white absorbent kitchen paper (kitchen
towel) can only be used for microwave
cooking e.g. covering blind pastry cases and
for cover ing bacon to prevent splattering.
Only use for short cooking times. Never
re-use a piece of kitchen towel. Always
use a fresh piece of paper for each dish.
Avoid kitchen paper containing manmade
fibres.
If you are using branded recycled kitchen
towel, check first that it is recommended for
microwave use. Do not use waxed or plastic
coated cups or plates as the finish may
melt.
Greaseproof paper can be used to line the
base of dishes and to cover fatty foods e.g.
bacon rashers, to stop splattering. White
paper plates can be used for short
re heating times, on Microwave only.
Wicker, Wood, Straw Baskets
Dishes will crack and could ignite.
Do not use wooden dishes in your
microwave. Do not use on any cooking
mode.
Cling Film
Microwave cling film can only be used for
covering food that is reheated by
microwave. It is also useful for covering food
to be cooked, but care should be taken to
avoid the film being in direct contact with the
food e.g. Do not line dishes with cling film.
Do not use on any other cooking mode.
Roasting Bags
Roasting bags are useful when slit up one
side to tent a joint, for roasting by power and
time. Do not use the metallic twists supplied,
when using microwave.
Containers to Use
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When the oven is first plugged in “88
・
88” appears in display window.
Press Timer/Clock twice.
Hours starts to blink.
Turn the dial to set hours. Press Start/Set.
Minute starts to blink.
Turn the dial to set
minutes.
Press Start/Set.
Time of day is now locked
into the display.
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 2pm = 14:00 not 2:00.
Using this system will make the oven controls inoperable; however, the door can be opened.
Child lock can be set when the display shows a “0” or the time.
Press Start/Set three times.
The time of day will disappear. Actual
time will not be lost. “L ---” is indicated
in the display.
To set:
To cancel:
Press Stop/Cancel three times.
The time of day will reappear in
the display.
Note
To activate child lock, Start/Set must be pressed 3 times within a 10 second period.
Setting the Clock
Child Lock
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The glass tray must always be in position when using the oven.
Press Micro Power.
The wattage appears in
the display.
Turn the dial to select the
desired power level.
(You can also press Micro
Power repeatedly to select the
power level.)
Press Start/Set to
confirm the setting.
Turn the dial to set the
cooking time.
Press Start/Set.
The time in the display
will count down.
Power Level Max. time available
1000 W High 30 minutes
800 W
Med High
95 minutes
600 W Medium
440 W Low
300 W Simmer
160 W Defrost
100 W Warm
Notes
1. After the operation is finished, “Add” is displayed for about 1 minute on the display. While
displaying, you can use Add Time function, refer to page 27. To cancel Add Time
function, press any pad when “Add” is displayed.
2. For multi-stage cooking refer to page 29.
3. Stand time can be programmed after microwave power and time setting. Refer to using
the timer page 28.
4. 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 10 seconds increments,
up to 10 minutes.
5. Do not use metallic containers on microwave mode.
6. When the microwave oven is operated at 1000 W (High) microwave power for long time,
the microwave oven automatically adjust the power to protect the components of the
microwave oven.
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting
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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 food.
4. Always turn or stir the food especially
when the oven “beeps’’.
5. Minced meat, chops and other small
items 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).
Arrange food in a single layer.
Turn or break up food as soon as
possible.
Defrosting Guidelines
Quick Start Function
This function allows you to quickly start the 1000 W microwave programme.
Turn the dial to set the
cooking time.
Microwave power level is
automatically set to 1000 W.
Press Start/Set.
The 1000 W microwave power
programme will start and the time in
the display will count down.
Notes
1. Maximum cooking time for the Quick Start function is 30 minutes.
2. You can use the Quick Start function to set the first stage of multi-stage cooking. Set the
second or third stage after turning the dial. See page 29 for the multi-stage cooking.
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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 Weight Time Method
Meat
Beef/Lamb/Pork joint 450 g 8-13 min.
For meat joints, placed on an upturned
sauser or use a rack. Stand 60 min.
Minced beef (1) 450 g 8-13 min. Stand 30 min.
Chops (2) 450 g 8-13 min. Stand 15-20 min.
Sausages (2,3) 450 g 8-10 min. Stand 15-20 min.
Bacon rashers (3) 450 g 7-9 min. Stand 10 min.
Stewing steak 450 g 8-13 min. Break up frequentry. Stand 15 min.
Whole chicken 450 g 7-9 min.
Placed on an upturned sauser or use a
rack. Stand 60 min.
Chicken portions (2,3) 450 g 8-13 min. Stand 15-30 min.
Fish
Whole (3) 450 g 13-17 min. Stand 15-20 min.
Fillets/Steak (3) 450 g 8-10 min. Separate. Stand 15-20 min.
Prawns (3) 450 g 8-10 min. Stand 10-15 min.
General
Bread sliced 400 g 3-4 min.
Separate and rearrange during defrosting.
Stand 10-15 min.
Slice of bread 30 g
30 sec. - 1 min
Stand 1-2 min.
Pastry 450 g 3-4 min. Turn halfway. Stand 10-15 min.
Soft fruit (3) 450 g 10-12 min. Stand 10-15 min.
(1) Break up and turn several times. (2) Place in a single layer. (3) Turn or stir twice
Defrosting Chart
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Using the Add Time Function
This feature allows you to add cooking time at the end of previous cooking.
After cooking, turn the dial to set the
additional time.
Maximum cooking time:
1000 W microwave power : 30 minutes
Other microwave powers : 95 minutes
Press Start/Set.
Time will be added. The time in the
display window will count down.
Notes
1. After the operation is finished, “Add” is displayed for about 1 minute on the display. While
displaying, you can use Add Time function again.
2. Add Time function will be cancelled, if you do not perform any operation for 1 minute
after cooking, or if you press any pad when “Add” is displayed.
3. This function is only available for Microwave and it is not available for Auto programmes.
4. The Add Time function can be used after the multi-stage cooking.
The power level is the same as the last stage. This function will not operate if the last
stage was standing time.
Using the Beverage Function
This function allows you to reheat beverage (e.g. tea, coffee, and milk) without setting
power and time.
Press Beverage to select the desired
amount of beverage. (After pressing
Beverage, you can also use the dial to
select the desired amount of beverage.)
The number of the cups appears in the
display.
Press Start/Set.
The cooking programme will start and
the time in the display will count down.
Press Cup
once 1 cup (250 ml)
twice 2 cups (500 ml)
Notes
1. Use a microwave safe cup/bowl.
2. Heated liquids can erupt if not mixed with air. Do not heat beverage in your microwave
oven without stirring before and halfway through heating.
3. Care must be exercised not to overheat liquids when reheating beverages. Start
reheating from room temperature or refrigerator temperature. Overheating will cause an
increased risk of scalding, or water eruption.
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Delay Start Cooking
By using the timer, you are able to programme delay start cooking.
Example: To start cooking at 600 W (Medium) microwave power for 3 minutes after
5 minutes of standing time.
Press Timer/
Clock.
Set the delay time to
5 minutes by turning the
dial.
(Up to 95 minutes.)
Select the 600 W
microwave power by
turning the dial.
Press Micro
Power.
Press Start/
Set to
confirm the
setting.
Set the cooking time to
3 minutes by turning the
dial.
Press Start/Set.
The time in the display will count down.
Stand Time
By using the timer, you can programme stand time after cooking is completed or use to
programme the oven as a minute timer.
Example: To stand for 5 minutes after cooking at 600 W (Medium) microwave power for
3 minutes.
Press Micro
Power.
Select the 600 W
microwave power by
turning the dial.
Set the cooking time to
3 minutes by turning the
dial.
Press Start/Set
to confirm the
setting.
Press Timer/
Clock.
Set the standing time to
5 minutes by turning the
dial.
(Up to 95 minutes.)
Press Start/Set.
The time in the display will count down.
Notes
1. Three stage cooking can be programmed including delay start cooking or stand time.
2. If the oven door is opened during the stand time or minute timer, the time in the display
window will continue to count down.
3. This feature may also be used as a minute timer. In this case press the Timer/Clock, set
time and press Start/Set.
4. Delay start cooking and stand time cannot be programmed after an auto programme.
Using the Timer
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2 or 3 Stage Cooking
Example: To defrost for 2 minutes and cook food on 800 W microwave power for 3 minutes.
Press Micro
Power.
Select the 160 W
microwave power
by turning the dial.
Set the cooking time to
2 minutes by turning the
dial.
Press Start/Set
to confirm the
setting.
Press Micro
Power.
Select the 800 W
microwave power
by turning the dial.
Set the cooking
time to
3 minutes by
turning the dial.
Press Start/
Set to confirm
the setting.
Press Start/
Set.
The time in the
display will
count down.
Notes
1. For 3 stage cooking, enter another cooking programme before pressing Start/Set.
2. During operation, pressing Stop/Cancel once will stop the operation.
Pressing Start/Set will re-start the programmed operation. Pressing Stop/Cancel twice
will stop and clear the programmed operation.
3. Auto programmes cannot be used with multi-stage cooking.
4. When operating, 2 beeps will sound between each stage, and 5 beeps will sound after all
stages have finished.
5. 1000 W (High) microwave power can be set only once in multi-stage cooking.
Multi-stage Cooking
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Auto Defrost
This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints
and bread. Press Auto Defrost, select the correct defrost category and then enter in the
weight of the food in grams (see page 31).
Food should be placed in a suitable dish, whole chickens and joints of meat should be on an
upturned saucer or on a microwave safe plate. Chops, chicken portions and slices of bread
should be placed in a single layer. It is not necessary to cover the food.
During the programme the oven will beep to remind you to check the food. It is essential that
you turn and stir the food frequently. On hearing the first beep you should turn. On the
second beep you should turn the food or break it up.
1st Beep
Turn
2nd Beep
Turn or break up
Notes
1. Check food during defrosting. Food vary in their defrosting speed.
2. It is not necessary to cover the food.
3. Always turn or stir the food especially when the oven “beeps”.
4. Minced meat/chops/chicken portions should be broken up or separated as soon as
possible and placed in a single layer.
5. Allow standing time so that the centre of the food thaws out (minimum 1-2 hours for
joints of meat and whole chickens).
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With this feature you can defrost frozen food according to the weight.
Press Auto Defrost.
Auto programme
number appears in
the display.
Select the desired Auto defrost
Programme by turning the dial.
( You can also press Auto Defrost
repeatedly to select the Auto
defrost Programme.)
Set the weight of the frozen
food by turning the dial.
The wight counts up/down in
10 g increments.
Press Start/Set to
confirm the
setting.
Press Start/Set.
Remember to stir or turn the food
during defrosting.
Programme Weight Instructions
1. Bread
100-800 g
For small items which are required for immediate use,
they may feel warm straight after defrosting. Press
Auto Defrost, select programme 1 using the dial, then
press Start/Set. Enter weight using dial, then 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 26 for standing time.
2. Meat Items
150-1000 g
Not suitable for sausages, which can be defrosted
manually using defrost power and time. Press Auto
Defrost, select programme 2 using the dial, then press
Start/Set. Enter weight using dial, then 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 26 for standing time.
3. Meat Joints
400-2000 g
For defrosting a big piece of meat, whole chicken,
meat joints. Press Auto Defrost, select programme 3
using the dial, then press Start/Set. Enter weight
using the dial, then 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 26 for standing time.
Auto Defrost
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Auto Reheat/Cook Programmes
With this feature food can be cooked or reheated according to the weight. The weight
has to be entered in grams.
or
Press Auto Reheat or
Auto Cook.
Auto programme number
appears in the display.
Select the desired Auto menu
Programme by turning the dial.
( You can also press Auto Reheat
or Auto Cook repeatedly to select
the Auto menu Programme.)
Set the weight of the food
by turning the dial.
The wight counts up/down in
10 g increments.
Press Start/Set to
confirm the setting.
Press Start/Set.
Notes
1. The Auto weight programmes must only be used for foods described.
2. Only 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, to allow
heat to continue conducting to the centre.
5. To allow for some variations that occur in food, check that food is thoroughly cooked and
piping hot before serving.
Programme Weight Instructions
4. Chilled
Soup
150-600 g
For reheating chilled soup. Place soup into a suitable sized
container. Foods should be at refrigerator temperature
approx. +5°C. Cover. Press Auto reheat, select programme
4 using the dial, then press Start/Set. Enter weight using the
dial, then press Start/Set. Stir at beeps. Stir again at end of
the programme and allow a few minutes standing time.
5. Chilled Meal
200-800 g
To reheat a fresh plated meal or casserole. All foods
must be pre-cooked. Foods should be at refrigerator
temperature approx. +5°C. Cover with pierced cling film or
a lid. Press Auto reheat, select programme 5 using the
dial, then press Start/Set. Enter weight using dial, then
press Start/Set. Stir at beeps. Stir again at end of the
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 food
such as rice, noodles or potatoes.
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Auto Reheat/Cook Programmes
Programme Weight Instructions
6. Frozen Meal
200-500 g
To reheat a frozen precooked meal or casserole; All
foods must be pre-cooked and frozen (-18 °C); Cover with
pierced cling film or a lid. Press Auto reheat, select
programme 6 using the dial, then press Start/Set. Enter
weight using dial, then press Start/Set. Stir at beeps and
cut the blocks into pieces. Stir again at end of the
programme and allow a few minutes standing time. Check
temperature and cook further minutes if necessary before
eating. This programme is not suitable for portionable
frozen foods.
7. Fresh
Vegetables
200-800 g
To cook fresh vegetables.
Place prepared vegetables into a suitable sized container.
Sprinkle with 1 tbsp water per 100 g vegetables. Cover
with pierced cling film or a lid. Press Auto cook, select
programme 7 using the dial, then press Start/Set. Enter
weight using dial, then press Start/Set. Stir at beeps. Drain
after cooking and season to taste.
8. Fresh Fish
200-800 g
For cooking fillets or steaks of fish.
Place in a suitable sized container, add 1-3 tbsp (15-45 ml)
water or stock. Cover with pierced cling film or a lid. Press
Auto cook, select programme 8 using the dial, then press
Start/Set. Enter weight using dial, then press Start/Set.
9. Jacket
Potatoes
200-1400 g
For cooking baked potatoes. Choose medium sized
potatoes 200-250 g each for best results. Wash and dry
potatoes and prick with a fork several times. Place directly
on glass tray around outer edge. Press Auto cook, select
programme 9 using the dial, then press Start/Set. Enter
weight using the dial, then press Start/Set. After cooking
wrap in aluminium foil and stand for 5 minutes.
10. Casserole
Rice
100-300 g
For cooking rice for savoury dishes not rice puddings
(Thai, Basmati, Jasmine, Surinam, Arborio or
Mediterranean rice).
Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. Use a suitable
sized microwave safe casserole. Allow at least ½ depth of
volume for evaporation to prevent boiling over. Add 2 times
boiling water to rice. Add salt if desired. Cover with a lid or
pierced cling film. Press Auto cook, select programme 10
using the dial, then press Start/Set. Enter weight using
dial, then press Start/Set. Stir at the beeps. Allow to stand
for 5 minutes after cooking.
11. Aqua Clean
– Cleaning programme. Refer to page 52.
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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 35-41 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
4-7 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
Babies Bottles
Milk or formula must be shaken thoroughly
before heating and again at the end and
tested carefully before feeding a baby.
For 7-8 fl. oz. of milk from fridge
temperature, remove top and teat. Heat on
1000 W for 25-30 seconds. Check carefully.
For 3 fl. oz. of milk from fridge temperature,
remove top and teat. Heat on 1000 W for
10-15 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 babies’ 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.
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines
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Reheating Charts
The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on
starting temperature, dish size etc.
Heating Category
Your oven is heating Category E.
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)
The heating
category for small
packs of food
Microwave symbol
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
2 High 10 - 20 sec.
Place on microwave safe
plate on glass tray. Do not
cover.
4 High 20 - 30 sec.
Rolls
1 High 10 sec.
4 High 20 sec.
Canned Beans, Pasta
Baked beans,
ravioli in sauce
225 g High
2 - 2 min.
30 sec.
Place in a microwave safe
bowl. Cover and place on
glass tray. Stir halfway.
447 g High 4 - 5 min.
Spaghetti in
tomato sauce
200 g High 1 min 30 sec.
Canned Soups
Cream of tomato 425 g High
2 - 2 min.
30 sec.
Place in a microwave safe
bowl. Cover and place on
glass tray. Stir halfway.
Minestrone 300 g High
2-2 min.
30 sec.
Canned Puddings
Creamed rice
425 g High
2 - 2 min.
30 sec.
Place in a microwave safe
bowl. Cover and place on
glass tray. Stir halfway.
624 g High 4 - 5 min.
Sponge pudding 300 g High
1 min 30 sec. -
2 min.
Christmas Puddings - Overheating may cause pudding to ignite
Slice 150 g High 30 - 40 sec.
Place in a microwave safe
bowl. Cover and place on
glass tray.
Small 450 g High
2 - 2 min.
30 sec.
Medium 900 g High
3 min. 30 sec.
- 4 min.
High: 1000 W Med High: 800 W Medium: 600 W Low: 440 W Simmer: 300 W Defrost: 160 W
Warm: 100 W
Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to
oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they cannot be stirred.
The denser the food the longer the stand time.
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Reheating Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to Select
(approx.)
Instructions/Guidelines
Drinks - Coffee
1 mug 235 ml High 1 - 1 min 30 sec.
Place in a microwave safe mug
on glass tray. Stir, before, during
and after reheating.
2 mugs 470 ml High
2 min. 30 sec. -
3 min. 30 sec.
Drinks - Milk
1 mug 235 ml High 1 - 2 min. Place in a microwave safe mug
on glass tray. Stir, before, during
and after reheating.
1 jug 600 ml High 3 - 4 min.
Pastry Products - Precooked - N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base.
Chicken pie 480 g High 4 - 5 min.
Place on microwave safe plate
on glass tray. Do not cover.
Cornish pasty 255 g (1) High
1 min 30 sec. -
2 min.
Quiche 400 g (1) High
3 min. 30 sec. -
4 min. 30 sec.
Steak & kidney
pie
325 g (1) High
2 - 2 min.
30 sec.
Sausage rolls 260 g (4) High
1 min
30 sec. - 2 min.
Samosas 200 g (4) High 1 - 2 min.
Spring roll 200 g (4) High 1 - 2 min.
Place on microwave safe plate
on glass tray. Do not cover. Turn
halfway.
Christmas
mince pies
90 g (2) High 10 - 20 sec.
Place on a microwave safe plate
on glass tray. Do not cover.
Plated Meals - Homemade - Chilled
Child size 1 High
2 min. 30 sec. -
3 min. 30 sec.
Place on a microwave safe plate
on glass tray. Cover.
Adult size 1 High 4 - 6 min.
Puddings & Desserts - N.B. Transfer food from foil containers to a similar sized microwave safe dish
Bread & butter
pudding
400 g High 3 - 4 min.
Place in a microwave safe dish
on glass tray. Do not cover.
Fruit crumble 400 g High
3 min. 30 sec. -
4 min. 30 sec.
Fruit Pie,
individual
1 High 10 - 20 sec.
4 High 40 - 50 sec.
High: 1000 W Med High: 800 W Medium: 600 W Low: 440 W Simmer: 300 W Defrost: 160 W
Warm: 100 W
Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to
oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they cannot be stirred.
The denser the food the longer the stand 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 microwave safe dish. Plastic dishes
designed for microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care.
Cauliflower
cheese
450 g High
5 min. 30 sec. -
6 min. 30 sec.
Place in microwave safe dish
on glass tray. Do not cover.
Cottage pie 450 g High
6 min. 30 sec. -
7 min.
Place in microwave safe dish
on glass tray. Do not cover.
Lasagne 400 g High 7 - 8 min.
Vegetable
bake
400 g High 6-7 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
High
5 - 6 min. +
rest for 1 min
Place in a microwave safe
dish on glass tray. Do not
cover.
then High 5 - 6 min.
Salmon
crumble
340 g
High
6 min. + rest for
1 min
then Med 5 - 6 min.
Shepherd’s pie 350 g
High
5 - 6 min. +
rest for 1 min
then High 5 - 6 min.
High: 1000 W Med High: 800 W Medium: 600 W Low: 440 W Simmer: 300 W Defrost: 160 W
Warm: 100 W
Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to
oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they cannot be stirred.
The denser the food the longer the stand time.
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Cooking Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power Level
Time to Select
(approx.)
Instructions/Guidelines
Bacon-from raw
Rashers 130 g (4) High
2 - 3 min. or
40 - 50 sec. per
rasher
Place on a microwave safe rack
or plate on glass tray. Cover
with a piece of kitchen roll.
Beans & Pulses – Should be pre-soaked (except lentils)
Chickpeas 225 g
High 8 - 10 min.
Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water
in a large bowl. Cover and place
on glass tray.
then Low 35 - 45 min.
Lentils 225 g Low 15 - 20 min.
Red kidney
beans
225 g
High 15 - 17 min. Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water
in a large bowl. Cover. Must
boil for at least 12 minutes to
destroy toxic enzymes.
then Low 35 - 45 min.
Chicken from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care
Breasts,
boneless
500 g (4) Low 14 - 16 min.
Place on microwave safe rack or
plate on glass tray. Cover.Drumsticks 450 g (4) Low 10 - 12 min.
Quarters 700 g (2) Low 18 - 20 min.
Eggs – Poached
Water 45 ml High 50 sec. 1. Place water in a small bowl
and heat for 1st cooking
time.
2. Add egg (medium sized).
3. Pierce yolk and white.
Cover.
4. Cook for 2nd cooking time.
5. Then leave to stand for 1
minute.
Egg 1 then High 40 - 50 sec.
Water 90 ml High 1 min
Eggs 2 then High
1 min. -
1 min. 30 sec.
High: 1000 W Med High: 800 W Medium: 600 W Low: 440 W Simmer: 300 W Defrost: 160 W
Warm: 100 W
Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to
oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they cannot be stirred.
The denser the food the longer the stand time.
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Cooking Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power Level
Time to Select
(approx.)
Instructions/Guidelines
Eggs – Scrambled
1 Egg
High 30 - 40 sec. 1. Add 1 tbsp of milk for each
egg used.
2. Beat eggs, milk and knob of
butter together.
3. Cook for 1st cooking time
then stir.
4. Cook for 2nd cooking time
then stand for 1 minute.
then High 20 sec.
2 Eggs
High 50 sec. - 1 min.
then High 40 sec.
Fish - Frozen from raw
Haddock
fillets
380 g (4)
High 5 min.
Place in microwave safe dish.
Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover and
place on glass tray.
then Medium 6 min.
Whole 450 g High 10 - 12 min.
Boil in the
bag
170 g (1)
Defrost 5 min.
Place bag sauce side down on a
microwave safe plate. Slash top
of bag with a knife
then Rest 2 min.
then Low 4 min.
Fruit – Peel, slice, chop into even sized pieces. Place in shallow microwave safe dish.
Apples,
rhubarb,
stewed
450 g High 5 - 7 min.
Only half fill dish. Cover and
place on glass tray.
Plums
– stewed
450 g High 8 - 10 min.
Add 30 ml (2 tbsp) of water.
Only half fill dish. Cover and
place on glass tray.
Lamb – from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care.
Chops, loin 600 g (4)
High
1 min 30 sec. -
2 min 30 sec.
per 450 g (1 lb)
Place on microwaveable safe
dish or rack on glass tray. Cover.
then Low
2 min. 30 sec.
- 3 min. 30 sec.
per 450 g (1 lb)
Pasta – Place in a large 3 litre (6 pint) microwave safe bowl.
Macaroni 225 g High 10 - 12 min.
Use 1 litre (1¾ pint) boiling water
in a large 2 litres (4 pints) bowl.
Cover and place on glass tray.
Spaghetti,
tagliatelli
225 g High 8 - 10 min.
High: 1000 W Med High: 800 W Medium: 600 W Low: 440 W Simmer: 300 W Defrost: 160 W
Warm: 100 W
Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to
oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they cannot be stirred.
The denser the food the longer the stand 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.
Thin &
crispy
400 g High
4 - 4 min.
30 sec.
Place on heatproof plate on glass
tray. Do not cover.
Deep pan 450 g High 4 - 5 min.
Place on heatproof plate on glass
tray. Do not cover.
Pork – from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care
Chops 360 g (2)
High 2 - 3 min.
Place in microwave safe dish or
rack on glass tray. Cover.
then Low 4 - 5 min.
Porridge – N.B. Use a large bowl.
1 serving
½ cup
oats
High
3 - 3 min.
30 sec.
Add 1 cup of water or milk.
Stir halfway.
2 servings
1 cup
oats
High
5 - 6 min.
30 sec.
Add 2 cups of water or milk.
Stir halfway.
Rice – Place in a large microwave safe bowl. 3 Litre (6 pint)
Basmati 250 g Low 10 - 14 min.
Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water.
Cover and place on glass tray.
Easycook
white
250 g High 13 - 16 min.
Sausages from raw - Caution: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care.
Thick 240 g (4) High 2 - 3 min.
Place on microwave safe plate or
microwave rack on glass tray.
Cover.
Thin 110 g (4) High
1 min 30 sec. -
2 min. 30 sec.
Fresh Vegetables – Place in shallow microwave safe dish.
Green
beans
200 g High 4 - 7 min.
Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) water per
100 g of vegetables.
Cover and place on glass tray.
Beetroot 450 g High 12 - 14 min.
Broccoli +
cauliflower
– florets
450 g High 7 - 8 min.
Brussel
sprouts
450 g High 8 - 10 min.
Cabbage
– sliced
450 g High 6 - 8 min.
Leeks 450 g High 7 - 8 min.
Carrots 450 g High 8 - 9 min.
Corn on the
cob
450 g High 9 - 11 min.
High: 1000 W Med High: 800 W Medium: 600 W Low: 440 W Simmer: 300 W Defrost: 160 W
Warm: 100 W
Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to
oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they cannot be stirred.
The denser the food the longer the stand time.
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Cooking Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to Select
(approx.)
Instructions/Guidelines
Fresh Vegetables – Place in shallow microwave safe dish.
Courgettes,
mange tout
450 g High 4 - 6 min.
Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) water. Cover and
place on glass tray.
Peas 450 g High 5 - 7 min.
Potatoes
– boiled
450 g High 8 - 10 min.
Potatoes
– jacket
(250 g / 9 oz
each)
1 High 5 - 6 min.
Wash and prick skins. Place directly
on glass tray. After cooking stand for
5 minutes wrapped in foil.
2 High 7 - 9 min.
Frozen Vegetables – Place in shallow microwave safe dish.
Beans
– green,
carrots
450 g High 10 - 11 min.
Add 30 ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover and
place on glass tray.
Cauliflower 450 g High 11 - 12 min.
Peas 450 g High 8 - 10 min.
High: 1000 W Med High: 800 W Medium: 600 W Low: 440 W Simmer: 300 W Defrost: 160 W
Warm: 100 W
Note
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to
oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they cannot be stirred.
The denser the food the longer the stand time.
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Cream of Mushroom Soup
Macaroni Cheese with Courgettes and Bacon
Lentil Biryani
1. Place the butter and chopped onion in a large bowl. Cover
and cook on High power (1000 W) for 2-3 minutes or until
soft.
2. Add the stock, mushrooms and bouquet garni. Cover and
cook on High power (1000 W) for 13-15 minutes, or until
mushrooms are soft.
3. Remove the bouquet garni and blend until smooth.
4. Mix the cornflour with a little of the milk, then stir in
remaining milk. Add to the mushroom mixture.
5. Cover and cook on High power (1000 W) for 5-6 minutes,
or until thickened.
6. Season and serve with cream swirled on top.
1. Cook macaroni in 450 ml (¾ pt) boiling water on High
power (1000 W) for 6-8 minutes, or until soft. Drain. Place
courgettes and bacon in a bowl.
2. Cover and cook on High power (1000 W) for 4-5 minutes,
or until soft. Drain. Place the butter in a large jug.
3. Cook on High power (1000 W) for 40-50 seconds. Stir in the
flour and cook for 30-40 seconds, on High power (1000 W).
4. Gradually add milk, stir well and cook on High power (1000
W) for 6-7 minutes, or until the sauce is thick and bubbling.
Stir frequently.
Add mustard and cheese. Mix in the macaroni, courgettes
and bacon.
5. Season and pour into a casserole dish, sprinkle over the
topping and cook on High power (1000 W) for 10 minutes
or until the cheese has melted.
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
High power (1000 W) for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
3. Add the ginger, garlic, turmeric, chilli and curry powder.
Cover and cook on High power (1000 W) for 2 minutes.
4. Add the yoghurt, mushrooms, tomatoes, water and lentils.
Cover and cook on High power (1000 W) for 15-25
minutes, 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.
6. Reheat on High power (1000 W) if necessary to ensure
food is piping hot. Garnish and serve.
ingredients
Serves 4
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 (1t bsp) cornflour
300 ml (½ pt) milk
salt and pepper
cream to garnish
Dish: large bowl
ingredients
Serves 4
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
5 ml (1 tsp) mustard
100 g (4 oz) cheese, grated
salt and pepper
Topping
30 ml (2 tbsp) Parmesan cheese
30 ml (2 tbsp) wholemeal
breadcrumbs
Dish: 20 cm (8”) casserole
ingredients
Serves 2
50 g (2 oz) green lentils
10 ml (2 tsp) oil, 1 small onion,
sliced
3 ml (½ tsp) grated root ginger
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 ml (½ tsp) turmeric
3 ml (½ tsp) chilli powder
5 ml (1 tsp) curry powder
150 ml (¼ pt) natural yoghurt
50 g (2 oz) mushrooms, sliced
2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
150 ml (¼ pt) hot water
25 g (1 oz) cashew nuts
225
g
(8 oz) cooked basmati rice
Garnish
hard boiled egg slices and
coriander leaves
Dish: large casserole
Soups & Snacks
43
Chicken Casserole
Pork with Sweet & Sour Sauce
Lamb in a Spicy Cream and Almond Sauce
1. Mix together the garlic, ginger, almonds and water to make
a thick paste.
2. Place the cardamon pods, cloves, cinnamon, onion and oil
in the casserole dish cook on High power (1000 W) for 2
minutes.
3. Add the lamb, cover and cook for 6-8 minutes, on High
power (1000 W) 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 Low power (440 W) for
about 30-40 minutes, or until the meat is tender.
5. Stir the casserole 2-3 times during the cooking time.
6. Remove the whole cardamon pods, cloves and cinnamon
before serving with rice or other vegetables.
1. Place butter and vegetables in dish. Cover and cook on High
power (1000 W) for 2-4 minutes, 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 High power (1000 W) for 5 minutes then
Low power (440 W) for 30-35 minutes, or until well cooked
through. Mix cornflour with a little water.
4. Remove chicken from casserole, skim off excess fat and stir
in cornflour paste. Cook on High power (1000 W) for 2-4
minutes. Serve chicken with sauce poured over.
N.B. If diced boneless breast is used in place of the quarters,
reduce 2nd cooking time to 10-14 minutes on Low power (440
W) or until well cooked through. Stir halfway.
1. Place pork in dish, cover and cook on Low power (440 W)
for 9-11 minutes, or until juices run clear.
2. Place oil, carrot, onion and green pepper in a bowl. Cover
and cook on High power (1000 W) for 2-3 minutes, or until
vegetables are tender.
3. Mix half the reserved juice with the remaining ingredients
except pineapple. Cover and cook on High power (1000 W)
for 2-3 minutes, or until clear and thickened. Stir halfway.
4. Add the sauce to the vegetables. Stir in the pineapple. Mix
well.
5. Cook on High power (1000 W) for 1-2 minutes or until
heated through. Spoon over cooked pork.
6. Reheat for 1-2 minutes on High power (1000 W) or until
piping hot.
ingredients
Serves 4
3-4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cm (¼”) piece fresh ginger, grated
50 g (2 oz) ground almonds
45 ml (3 tbsp) water
3 whole cardamon 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 (¼ tsp) garam masala
1.5 ml (¼ tsp) cayenne pepper
150 ml (¼ pt) single cream
salt and pepper
Dish: Large casserole dish
ingredients
Serves 4
25 g (1 oz) butter
2 medium onions, sliced
2 sticks celery, trimmed and chopped
100 g (4 oz) mushrooms, sliced
4 chicken quarters (approx 2
lb), skinned
300 ml (½ pt) hot chicken stock
300 g (11 oz) can tomatoes
salt and pepper
30 ml (2 tbsp) cornflour
Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole
ingredients
Serves 2
225 g (8 oz) pork fillet, cubed
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
Dish: small casserole
Meat and Poultry
44
Savoury Mince
Chicken Satay
1. Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole, cover and cook on
High power (1000 W) for 2-3 minutes, or until soft.
2. Place all other ingredients in casserole. Stir well.
3. Cover and cook on High power (1000 W) for 5 minutes,
then Low power (440 W) for 10-15 minutes, or until the
meat is cooked.
1. For the serving sauce: Crumble 25 g (1 oz) of creamed
coconut into a large jug.
2. 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
(¼ pt) water.
3. Cook on High power (1000 W) for 6-8 minutes, or until the
sauce boils and thickens, stirring frequently. Turn into a
serving bowl.
4. Cut the chicken into small chunks and place in a bowl. Put
the remaining creamed coconut, lemon juice and soy
sauce into a blender or food processor.
5. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
Spoon over the chicken.
6. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 2-3 hours or overnight.
Thread the chicken onto wooden skewers.
7. Place in a shallow dish, cover with any remaining marinade
and cook covered on High power (1000 W) for 6-8 minutes,
or until cooked, turn and baste frequently.
8. Serve hot with the sauce for dipping.
ingredients
Serves 2
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
Dish: 1.5 Litre (3 pt)
Casserole dish
ingredients
Serves 2
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 (approx
300 g, 12 oz), skinned
15 ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 ml (½ tsp) ground turmeric
3 ml (½ tsp) five-spice powder
3 ml (½ tsp) coriander seeds
3 ml (½ tsp) cumin seeds
Dish: 4 wooden skewers +
shallow dish
Meat and Poultry
45
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
Family Fish Pie
1. Melt the butter in the casserole dish on High power (1000
W) for 20-30 seconds or until melted.
2. Stir in the garlic and onion and cook covered on High
power (1000 W) for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the flour, curry
powder, lemon rind and juice and fish stock.
3. Cover and cook on High power (1000 W) for 2-3 minutes,
stirring halfway through the cooking time.
4. Stir in the remaining ingredients except the coconut, cover
and cook on High power (1000 W) for 4-5 minutes, or until
fish flakes, stirring occasionally.
5. Break up the coconut with a fork, then stir into the curry.
1.
Arrange fish in a shallow dish. Add lemon juice, cover and cook
on High power (1000 W) for 3-4 minutes or until it flakes easily.
2. Place oil and onion in a bowl. Cover and cook on High
power (1000 W) for 2-3 minutes or until the onion is soft.
3. Melt the butter on High power (1000 W) for 20-30 seconds. Stir
in the flour and mustard and cook for a further 20 seconds.
4. Add milk and seasoning, gradually stirring to a smooth
paste. Cook on High power (1000 W) for 5-6 minutes or
until the sauce is thick and bubbling.
5. Stir twice during cooking. Add 75 g (3 oz) of grated cheese to
the sauce and stir well. Flake the fish and arrange in the
serving dish. Add onions and place the sliced potatoes on top.
6. Pour over the cheese sauce. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs
and remaining cheese.
7. Cook on Low power (440 W) for 8-10 minutes or until the
mixture has been completely reheated.
ingredients
Serves 2
25 g (1 oz) butter
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 small onion, finely chopped
15 ml (1 tbsp) plain flour
15 ml (1 tbsp) curry powder
½ lemon grated rind and juice
300 ml (½ 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
Dish: casserole dish
(1.5 litre (3 pt)
ingredients
Serves 4
450 g (1 lb) smoked haddock
30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice
15 ml (1 tbsp) oil
1 large onion, sliced
40 g (1½ oz) butter
40 g (1 ½ oz) flour
3 ml (½ tsp) mustard
600 ml (1 pt) milk
salt and pepper
100
g
(4 oz) Red Leicester cheese
600 g (1lb 5 oz) cooked jacket
potatoes,sliced
75 g (3 oz) wholemeal
breadcrumbs
Dish: large casserole
Fish
46
Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto
Vegetable Curry
Cauliflower Cheese
1.
Soak mushrooms in 300 ml (½ pt) warm water for 30 minutes.
2. Place the butter, garlic and onion in a large bowl, cover with cling film
and cook on High power (1000 W) for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
3. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Stir the rice into
the butter mixture and add the hot stock and soaking liquid
from the mushrooms.
4. Cover and cook for a further 5 minutes on High power
(1000 W). Stir the mushrooms into the rice mixture.
5. Cover and cook for a further 5 minutes on High power
(1000 W). Stir and add the basil.
6. Continue to cook for the final 5 minutes on High power (1000 W).
7. Stir Parmesan cheese into the risotto mixture.
8. Leave to stand for approx. 10 minutes and then stir with a fork.
1. Place cauliflower florets in a bowl. Add water.
2. Cover and cook on High power (1000 W) for 10 minutes, or
until tender. Drain.
3. Melt butter on High power (1000 W) for 30-40 seconds.
4. Stir in flour and mustard.
5. Cook for a further 20 seconds. Add milk gradually. Stir well
and season.
6. Cook on High power (1000 W) for 2-3 minutes, or until
sauce is thick and bubbling. Stir once halfway during
cooking.
7. Stir in 50 g (2 oz) grated cheese. Pour the sauce over the
cauliflower. Top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.
8. Cook on High power (1000 W) for 2-3 minutes or until
cheese melts.
1. Combine oil, garlic and spices in the casserole, cover and
cook on High power (1000 W) for 2 minutes.
2. Add all other ingredients to casserole, except cashews.
3. Cover and cook on High power (1000 W) for 5 minutes,
then Low power (440 W) for 25-35 minutes 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
Serves 4
40 g (1½ 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 (½ pt) hot vegetable stock
12 basil leaves, torn
50 g (2 oz) Parmesan cheese,
grated
Dish: 3 litre (6 pt)
casserole dish
ingredients
Serves 4
1 cauliflower, trimmed and cut
into florets
90 ml (6 tbsp) water
25 g (1 oz) butter
25 g (1 oz) flour
5 ml (1 tsp) French mustard
450 ml (¾ pt) milk
seasoning to taste
Topping:
150 g (5 oz) grated red cheese
60 ml (4 tbsp) brown
breadcrumbs
Dish: large bowl + shallow
casserole
ingredients
Serves 2
15 ml (1 tbsp) oil
1 garlic clove, chopped
pinch cayenne pepper
5 ml (1 tsp) ground coriander
3 ml (1/2 tsp) ground cumin
3 ml (½ tsp) turmeric
2.5 cm (1”) root ginger, peeled
& sliced
½ small cauliflower cut into florets
1 medium aubergine, diced
1 medium potato, diced
50 g (2 oz) green beans, sliced
½ fresh chilli, deseeded and sliced
150 ml (¼ pt) vegetable stock
200
g
(7 oz) can chopped tomatoes
50 g (2 oz) cashew nuts
Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole
Vegetables
47
Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding
Individual Pineapple Upside Down Pudding
Christmas Puddings
1. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour and salt.
2. Stir in the sugar and suet. Make a well in the centre and
add beaten egg and milk.
3. Mix to a soft dropping consistency. Put the jam in the base
of the greased pudding basin and pour pudding mixture
over.
4. Cook on High power (1000 W) for 4-5 minutes until firm.
1. Put ½ 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.
3. Fold in the flour and mix to a soft consistency with the milk.
4. Spoon the mixture over the pineapple and cook on High
power (1000 W) for 2-3 minutes or until cooked.
5. Leave to cool slightly before turning upside down onto a
serving plate.
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
High power (1000 W) for 4-6 minutes, or until cooked.
ingredients
Serves 4
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 (¼ pt) milk
30 ml (2 tbsp) jam or golden syrup
Optional:
add 1 tbsp of sultanas to dry
ingredients
Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) pudding
basin
ingredients
Serves 2
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
Dish: 2 ramekin dishes, base
lined
ingredients
Serves 4
75 g (3 oz) self-raising flour
3 ml (½ tsp) baking powder
3 ml (½ tsp) mixed spice
25 g (1 oz) butter
1 egg
30 ml (2 tbsp) treacle
60 ml (4 tbsp) stout
15 ml ( 1tbsp) 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
Dish: 4 ramekins, base lined
Desserts / Cakes
48
Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce
Chewy Flapjacks
Boston Brownies
1. Pour 175 ml (6 fl. oz) boiling water over the chopped dates
and set aside to cool. Sift together flour and baking powder.
Add vanilla and coffee essence to the milk.
2. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs a
little at a time.
3. Fold in the flour and flavoured milk, then pour in the date
mixture. Place in six moulds. Cook on High power (1000
W) for 10-11 minutes and leave to stand for 10 minutes.
Sauce
1. Place butter in a large jug and cook on High power (1000
W) for 30-40 seconds, or until bubbling.
2. Add sugar and stir until it has dissolved, cooking for 1
minute at a time on High power (1000 W).
3. Continue to cook until liquid is foaming and bubbling 30
seconds at a time on High power (1000 W).
4. Slowly pour in the cream and bring to the boil on High
power (1000 W) for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add essence. Stir, continue to boil on High power (1000 W)
for 30 seconds at a time until it starts to thicken.
1. Place butter, syrup and sugar in a bowl and cook on High
power (1000 W) for 1-2 minutes, or until melted.
2. Stir in the oats and raisins. Press into dish.
3. Cook on High power (1000 W) for 3-3 ½ minutes, or until
the centre is bubbling.
4. Allow to cool slightly then cut into 8 pieces.
1. Place chocolate and butter in a bowl and cook on High
power (1000 W) for 1 minute, or until chocolate has melted.
2. Stir in all other ingredients and beat well.
3. Pour into dish and cook on Low power (440 W) for 6-7
minutes or until just slightly sticky.
4. Allow to cool and then cut into squares.
ingredients
Serves 4
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 (1tbsp) Camp
coffee essence
100 ml (3½ fl.oz) milk
75 g (3 oz) butter
150 g (5 oz) caster sugar
2 eggs lightly beaten
Butterscotch sauce
45 g (1¾ oz) butter
120 ml (8 tbsp) soft brown sugar
200 ml (7 fl. oz) whipping cream
15 ml (1 tbsp) vanilla essence
Dish: Individual microwave
proof moulds
ingredients
Serves 4
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
Dish: 20 cm (8”) round dish
ingredients
Serves 4
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 (½ tsp) vanilla essence
100 g (4 oz) walnuts, chopped
Dish: 20 cm (8”) square
dish lined with greaseproof
Desserts / Cakes
49
Custard
White Pouring Sauce
Soft Fruit Jam
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 High power (1000 W) for 5-8 minutes stirring
regularly.
4. Whisk well halfway through cooking time and again at the end.
1. Melt butter in jug on High power (1000 W) for 20-40
seconds. Stir in the flour to make a roux.
2. Add the milk gradually stirring continuously until well
combined. Cook for 2-3 minutes on High power (1000 W).
3. Stir and cook on High power (1000 W) for a further 3-5
minutes stirring regularly.
4. Sauce should be smooth and glossy and coat the back of a
spoon.
1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir. Cook on High
power (1000 W) for 5 minutes (10-15 minutes if using
frozen fruit), stirring frequently.
2. Continue to cook in one minute intervals until sugar has
dissolved.
3. Wash down any sugar crystals from around the bowl.
4. Bring mixture to the boil and continue to cook until setting
point is reached – approx. 15-20 minutes. Test regularly for
setting point.
N.B. Do not double the mixture as it will boil over.
ingredients
Serves 4
30 ml (2 tbsp) custard powder
15 ml (1 tbsp) sugar
600 ml (1 pt) cold milk
Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug
ingredients
Serves 2
25 g (1 oz) butter
25 g (1 oz) flour
600 ml (1 pt) milk
Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug
ingredients
Makes approx. 1½lbs jam
450 g (1 lb) soft fruit, washed
450 g (1 lb) caster sugar
30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice
5 ml (1 tsp) butter
Dish: large bowl
Sauces / Jam
50
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
Center.
Q: My microwave oven causes interference
with my TV. Is this normal?
A: Some radio, TV, Wi-Fi, cordless
telephone, baby monitor, blue tooth or
other wireless equipment interference
might occur when you cook with the
microwave 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 fourth stage of
cooking.
Q: Sometimes warm air comes from the
oven vents. Why?
A: The heat given off from the food whilst
cooking 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: The fan continues to rotate after
cooking. Why?
A: After using the oven, the fan motor may
rotate to cool the electrical components.
This is normal and you can continue
using the oven at this time.
Questions and Answers
51
Important!
It is essential for the safe operation of the
oven that it is kept clean and wiped out after
each use. Failure to maintain the oven in a
clean condition could lead to deterioration
of a surface that could adversely affect the
life of the appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
1. Switch the oven off before cleaning and
unplug at socket if possible.
2. Keep the inside of the oven, door seals and
door seal areas clean.
When food splatters or spilled liquids
adhere to 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 abrasives is
not recommended. Take care when
cleaning around the waveguide cover.
3. After use, the oven interior should be
wiped out to remove any remaining water
in order to reduce the risk of corrosion to
the cavity and door. The cavity and door
can be damaged by abrasive cleaners
and sharp objects so care must be taken
to avoid damage caused in this way. If
the cavity or door become damaged the
lining may begin to corrode. Providing the
above precautions are taken regarding
the cleaning and care of your oven the
life of the cavity and door may be
extended.
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
with a soft, dry 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/Cancel pad to clear
display window.
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. Keep air vents clear at all times.
Check that no dust or other material is
blocking any of the air vents. If air vents
become blocked this could cause
overheating which would affect the
operation of the oven and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.
8. 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 oven or microwave
leakage.
9. It is occasionally necessary to remove
the glass tray for cleaning.
Wash the glass tray in warm soapy
water. Do not place in the dishwasher.
10. The roller ring and oven cavity floor
should be cleaned regularly to avoid
excessive noise. Simply wipe the roller
ring and the oven cavity floor with mild
detergent and hot water then dry with a
clean cloth.
Cooking vapours collect during repeated
use but in no way affects the oven
cavity floor or roller ring wheels.
Do not remove the roller ring from the
oven cavity floor for cleaning.
11. A steam cleaner is not to be used for
cleaning.
12. Users are advised to avoid any
downward pressure on the microwave
door when in the open position. There is
a safety risk that the oven will tilt
forward.
Care & Cleaning of Your Oven
52
This Programme is to clean the cavity and remove any food odour from the microwave oven.
Press Auto cook.
Place 200 ml tap water with
1 tbsp lemon juice in a
microwaveable container
(e.g. Pyrex
®
jug or bowl).
Use a jug or bowl of at least
500 ml volume.
Select the Auto menu
Programme 11 by turning
the dial.
( You can also press Auto
cook repeatedly to select
Programme 11.)
Five beeps sound at the completion
of the programme. Open the oven
door and wipe the cavity and door
area with a soft cloth.
Press Start/Set.
The programme
runs for 20 minutes.
Or
Notes
1. Do not remove the glass tray and roller ring during this Programme.
2. To clean the glass tray and roller ring, refer to page 51.
3. Repeat the above procedure as required.
Using the Aqua Clean Programme
53
Technical Specifications
Power Supply 230-240 V 50 Hz
Operating Frequency 2450 MHz
Power Consumption Maximum 1550 W
Output Power Microwave 1000 W (IEC-60705)
Outside Dimensions 495 mm (W) x 378 mm (D) x 292 mm (H)
Oven Cavity Dimensions 330 mm (W) x 347 mm (D) x 251 mm (H)
Overall Cavity Volume 29 L
Glass Tray Diameter 288 mm
Net Weight 10 kg
Noise L
WA 63 dB
Information for power consumption in low power mode and maximum time to reach low
power mode.
Standby mode 0.8 W
The maximum time to reach standby
mode
20 minutes
Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.
This product is an equipment that fulfills 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.
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