Can you set the timer to delay the start of cooking?

Yes - According to my downloaded copy of the user manual, the delayed start function is described on page 50 under the heading 'Using the timer' subsection 3 'To set a delay start' Press timer/clock Set [delay] time Press [micro/grill/convection] Set [cooking] time Press Start

Can you use the microwave and oven simultaneously

You can use the microwave with the convection or with the grill

Are there recipes in the user manual to get you started please.

Yes, there are recipes and lots of instructions on how to cook different foods using different methods.

Can you see through the door at what’s cooking

Yes, you can see the food whilst it is cooking and when cooking the Oven is lit.

Panasonic NN-CT56JBBPQ 3-in-1 Combination Microwave Oven User Manual

Important safety instructions

Please read carefully and keep for future reference

Operating Instructions and Cookbook

Convection/Grill/Microwave Oven

Model No. NN-CT54JW

NN-CT55JW

NN-CT57JM

For domestic use only

NN-CT56JB

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 efcient. 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 pages 65-81 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 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 www.theideaskitchen.co.uk

Or write to the address below:

Home Appliance Innovation Centre

Panasonic Consumer Electronics U.K.

Willoughby Road

Bracknell

Berks

RG12 8FP

Important Notice

The IEC

(60705) power

output (watts)

The heating

category for small

packs of food

Microwave symbol

Weight

½ oz -

1 oz -

2 oz -

3 oz -

4 oz -

5 oz -

6 oz -

7 oz -

8 oz -

9 oz -

10 oz -

11 oz -

12 oz -

13 oz -

14 oz -

15 oz -

1 lb/16 oz -

Capacity

½ tsp -

1 tsp -

1 tbsp -

¼ pt -

½ pt -

¾ pt -

1 pt -

1¾ pt -

15 g

25 g

50 g

75 g

100 g

150 g

175 g

200 g

225 g

250 g

275 g

300 g

350 g

375 g

400 g

425 g

450 g

3 ml

5 ml

15 ml

150 ml

300 ml

450 ml

600 ml

1 litre

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic appliance.

Contents

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Important Safety Instructions . . . . 9-10

Disposal of Old Equipment........10

Before Using your Oven .........11

Placement of your Oven .........12

Care & Cleaning of your

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

Maintenance of your Oven .......14

Parts of your Oven. . . . . . . . . . . .15-16

Important Information - Read

Carefully ...................17-19

Microwaving Principles ..........20

General Guidelines ...........21-23

Containers to Use ............24-25

Cooking Modes ..............26-27

Control Panels ................. 28

Let's Start to Use your Oven ......29

Setting the Clock ...............30

Operation Guide Setting .........30

Microwave Cooking and

Defrosting ..................31-32

Auto Weight Defrost

- Chaos Defrost .............33-34

Defrosting Guidelines ...........34

Defrosting Using Defrost

Microwave and Time ............35

Defrosting Chart Using Defrost

Microwave and Time ............36

Using the Quick 30 Function ......37

Using the Add Time Function. . . . . . 37

Grilling .....................38-39

Convection Cooking ..........40-41

Combination Cooking .........42-43

Combination 1. Convection and

Microwave ..................44-45

Combination 2. Grill and

Microwave ..................46-47

Multi-stage Cooking ............48

Using the Timer .............49-50

Auto Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-54

Junior Menu Programs ........55-57

Auto Cook Programs .........58-59

Auto/Roast Programs .........60-62

Cooking and Reheating

Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63-64

Reheating Charts ............65-70

Cooking Charts ..............71-81

Recipes

Increasing and Decreasing

Recipes ......................82

Using Recipes From Other Books .. 82

Cooking for One ...............82

Soups and Starters ...........83-84

Fish .......................85-87

Meat and Poultry .............88-93

Pasta, Rice and Beans ........94-95

Cheese and Egg Dishes .......96-97

Vegetables and Vegetarian ....98-102

Sauces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103-104

Pastry ......................105

Baking ...................106-107

Desserts .................108-111

Preserves ................112-113

Junior Recipes ............114-116

Questions and Answers ......117-118

Technical Specication ......... 119

� 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 and 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 qualied

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.

Safety Instructions

� 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 qualied 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. Ensure that

children do not touch the hot outer casing after operation

of the oven.

� This oven is intended for Counter-top use only. It is not

intended for built-in use or for use inside a cupboard.

For Countertop use:

� Oven must be placed on a at, stable surface

85 cm / 33 ½ inch above oor level, with rear of oven

placed against a back wall. For proper operation, the

oven must have sucient air ow. i.e. 5 cm /2 inch at one

side, the other being open; 15 cm /6 inch clear over the

top; 10 cm /4 inch at the rear.

� When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check

the oven frequently as these types of containers ignite if

overheated.

Safety Instructions

� If smoke is emitted or a re occurs in the oven, press

Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed in order to

stie any ames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut o

power at fuse or circuit breaker panel.

� This appliance is intended to be used in household

applications only.

� 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.

� The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food

deposits removed.

� 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 o with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be

used if they get very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or

abrasive is not recommended.

� Do not use commercial oven cleaners.

� When using the grill, convection or combination

mode, some foods may inevitably splatter grease on to

the oven walls. If the oven is not cleaned occasionally, it

may start to “smoke” during use.

Safety Instructions

� Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could

lead to deterioration of surfaces that could aect the

life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous

situation.

� A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning the

appliance.

� Warning! The accessible parts may become hot in grill,

convection and combination use. Young children should

be kept away. Children should only use the oven under

adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.

� Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet

and the oven door will get hot during grill, convection,

or combination functions, take care when opening or

closing the door and when inserting or removing food

and accessories.

� The oven has a heating element situated in the top of

the oven. After using either the grill, convection or

combination functions, the inside surfaces of the oven

will be very hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching

any of the inside surfaces near the heating element inside

the oven. N.B. After cooking by these functions, the

oven accessories will be very hot.

� 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 o at

wall socket.

� Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave

ovens.

Safety Instructions

� 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.

� The microwave oven is intended for heating food and

beverages only. Take care when heating foods low in

moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, biscuits and

pastries. These can easily burn, dry out or catch on re if

cooked too long. We do not recommend heating foods

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 re.

� 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.

� Caution! In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent

resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must

not be supplied through an external switching device,

such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly

switched on and o by the utility.

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 tted acording to the

type of mains plug tted.

Should the fuse need to be replaced,

please ensure that the replacement

fuse has the correct rating for the

type of mains plug tted and that it is

approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the

BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

Warning!

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 tted 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 tted. There is a

danger of severe electrical shock if

the cut off plug is inserted into any

13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be tted, please

observe the wiring code as shown

opposite. If in any doubt, please

consult a qualied electrician (For U.K.

Models only).

Warning!

This appliance must be

earthed.

Important!

The wires in this mains lead

are coloured in accordance

with the following code:

Green-and-yellow: Earth.

Blue: Neutral. Brown: Live.

As the colours of the wire in the

mains lead of this appliance may not

correspond with the coloured markings

identifying the terminals in your plug,

proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured green-

and-yellow must be connected to the

terminal in the plug which is marked

with the letter E or by the Earth symbol

- or coloured green or green-and-

yellow.

The wire which is coloured blue must

be connected to the terminal in the plug

which is marked with the letter N or

coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must

be connected to the terminal in the plug

which is marked with the letter L or

coloured red.

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.

Voltage & Power

The voltage used must be

the same as specied on this

microwave oven. Using a higher

voltage than that which is

specied is dangerous and may

result in a re or other type of

accident causing damage.

Important Safety Instructions

Only for European Union

and countries with

recycling systems

This symbol on the products,

packaging, and/or accompanying

documents means that used electrical

and electronic products must not be

mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and

recycling of old products, please take

them to applicable collection points

in accordance with your national

legislation.

By disposing of them correctly, you will

help to save valuable resources and

prevent any potential negative effects

on human health and the environment.

For more information about collection

and recycling, please contact your local

municipality.

Penalties may be applicable for

incorrect disposal of this waste, in

accordance with national legislation.

Disposal of Old Equipment

Important Safety Instructions

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.

Examine your Oven

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 unit 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

qualied 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.

4. Before using grill, convection

or combination function for the

rst time operate the oven without

food and accessories (including

glass turntable and roller ring) on

Convection 220 °C for 5 minutes.

This will allow the oil that is used

for rust protection to be burned off.

This is the only time that the oven

is operated empty (except when

preheating).

Before Using your Oven

Caution! Hot Surfaces

Exterior oven surfaces,

including air vents on the

cabinet and the oven door will

get hot during Combination/

Grill/Convection. Do not

operate the oven empty apart

from point 4 above and when

preheating. The appliance must

not be operated by microwave

or combination including

microwave without food in the

oven. Operation when empty

will damage the appliance.

During use the appliance

becomes hot. Care should be

taken to avoid touching heating

elements inside the oven.

The accessible parts may

become hot in combination

use. Young children less than

8 years of age should be

kept away. Children should

only use the oven under

adult supervision due to the

temperatures generated.

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 using grill, convection or

combination cooking, the walls

of the oven should be cleaned

with a soft cloth and soapy water.

Particular care should be taken

to keep the window area clean

especially after cooking by grill,

convection or combination.

Stubborn spots inside the oven

can be removed by using a small

amount of conventional oven-

cleaner sprayed onto a soft damp

cloth. Wipe onto problem spots,

leave for recommended time

and then wipe off. Do not spray

directly inside the oven.

Care & Cleaning of your Oven

This oven is intended for countertop

use only. It is not intended for built-in

use or for use inside a cupboard. The

microwave oven shall not be placed in

a cabinet.

1. Oven must be placed on a at,

stable surface 85 cm / 33 ½ inch

above oor level, with rear of oven

placed against a back wall. For

proper operation, the oven must

have sufcient air ow, i.e. 5 cm /

2 inch at one side, the other being

open; 15 cm / 6 inch clear over the

top; 10 cm / 4 inch at the rear.

2. Do not place the microwave oven

on a shelf directly above a gas or

electric hob. This may be a safety

hazard and the oven may be

damaged.

3. 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. The oven will remain

inoperable with a blank display until

it has cooled.

4. This appliance is intended to be

used in household applications

only.

15 cm/6″

10 cm/4″

Open

5 cm/2″

Placement of your Oven

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Keep air vents clear at all times

Check that no dust or other material

is blocking any of the air vents on

the top, bottom or rear of the oven.

If air vents become blocked this

could cause overheating which

would affect the operation of the

oven and possibly result in a

hazardous situation.

9. If steam accumulates inside or

around the outside of the oven

door, wipe with a soft cloth. This

may occur when the microwave

oven is operated under high

humidity conditions and in no way

indicates a malfunction of the unit

or microwave leakage.

10. It is occasionally necessary to

remove the glass turntable for

cleaning. Wash the turntable in

warm soapy water. Do not place in

the dishwasher.

11. The roller ring and oven cavity

oor should be cleaned regularly to

avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe

the bottom surface of the oven,

particularly the turntable spindle

and the area surrounding this, with

mild detergent and hot water then

dry with a clean cloth. The roller

ring may be washed in mild soapy

water.

After removing the roller ring from

cavity oor for cleaning, be sure to

replace it in the proper position.

12. When grilling or cooking by

convection or combination, some

foods may splatter grease onto

the oven walls. If the oven is not

cleaned to eliminate this grease,

it can accumulate and cause the

oven to ‘smoke’ during use. These

marks will be more difcult to clean

later.

13. A steam cleaner is not to be used

for cleaning.

14. 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

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.

Warning!

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

1. Do not operate the oven without

the roller ring and glass turntable in

place.

2. Only use the glass turntable

specically designed for this oven.

Do not substitute with any other

glass turntable.

3. If glass turntable is hot, allow to

cool before cleaning or placing in

water.

4. Do not cook directly on glass

turntable. Always place food in

a microwave safe dish. The only

exception to this is when cooking

jacket potatoes on microwave only.

5. If food or utensils on the glass

turntable touch the oven walls this

will cause the turntable to stop

moving. It will then automatically

rotate in the opposite direction.

This is normal. Open oven door,

reposition the food and restart.

6. The glass turntable can rotate in

either direction. The maximum

weight that can be placed on the

turntable is 4 Kg (8 lb 14 oz) (this

includes total weight of food and

dish).

7. While cooking by microwave or

combination the turntable may

vibrate. This will not affect cooking

performance.

Parts of your Oven

8. The metal accessories provided

must only be used as directed

for grilling convection and

combination cooking. Never use

them on microwave only.

Do not use if operating the oven

with less than 200 g (7 oz) of

food on a manual combination

program. Failure to use

accessories correctly could

damage your oven.

9. Arcing may occur if the incorrect

weight of food is used, a metal

container has been used

incorrectly, or the accessories have

been damaged. If this occurs, stop

the machine immediately. You

can continue to cook by grill or

convection only.

10. Always refer to instructions for

correct accessories to use on all

programs. The glass turntable and

roller ring are the only accessories

used for microwave cooking. For

convection and combination

cooking the enamel tray must

always be in place on the glass

turntable (unless stated).

Note

1. The illustration is for reference only.

2. The glass turntable, wire rack and enamel tray are the only accessories

with this oven. All other cooking utensils mentioned in this manual must

be purchased separately.

14 11

13 4

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

pad pressed.

2. See-through oven window

3. Door safety lock system

4. Oven lamp

5. Waveguide cover

(do not remove)

6. External oven air vents

7. Control panel

8. Power supply cord

9. Plug

10. Identication plate

11. Glass turntable

The glass turntable and roller ring

are the only accessories used for

microwave cooking.

12. Roller ring

(i).The roller ring and oven oor

should be cleaned frequently to

prevent excessive noise.

(ii).The roller ring must always

be used together with the glass

turntable for cooking.

13. Heating elements

14. Caution label (hot surfaces)

15. Menu label

16. Wire rack

17. Enamel tray

18. Warning label

Parts of your Oven

Safety

If smoke is emitted or a re occurs in

the oven, press Stop/Cancel pad and

leave the door closed in order to stie

any ames. 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 rst

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 foods 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 foods. If food is

undercooked, it can always be returned

to the oven for further cooking. If food

is overcooked, nothing can be done.

Always start with minimum cooking

times.

Important

If the recommended cooking

times are exceeded the food

will be spoiled and in extreme

circumstances could catch

re and possibly damage the

interior of the oven.

Small Quantities of Food

Take care when heating small

quantities of food as these can easily

burn, dry out or catch re if cooked too

long. Always set short cooking times

and check the food frequently.

Note

Never operate the oven

without food inside (except

when preheating).

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 re 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 re.

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.

Important Information - Read Carefully

Warning!

Liquids and other foods must not

be heated in sealed containers

since they are liable to explode.

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.

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 specically

designed for use in a microwave oven.

These products contain impurities

which may cause sparks and/or res

when used.

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, e.g.

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.

Important Information - Read Carefully

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. See

page 21.

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 and also the areas around the

microwave feed guide situated on

the right hand side of the cavity wall.

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.

Grilling

The oven will only operate on the grill

function with the door closed.

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

64.

Arcing

Arcing may occur if a metal container

has been used accidentally or if the

incorrect weight of food is used or the

accessories have been damaged.

Arcing is when blue ashes 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.

You can continue to cook by grill or

convection only.

Maximum Weight on Turntable

The maximum weight that can be

placed on the turntable is 4 kg (8 lb

14 oz) (this includes total weight of

food and dish).

Utensils/Containers

Before use check that utensils /

containers are suitable for use in

microwave ovens. See pages 24-25.

Storage of Accessories

Do not store any objects other than

oven accessories inside the oven in

case it is accidentally turned on.

Do not operate the oven

empty (except when

preheating and when burning

off the oil, see point 4 on

page 11). The appliance

must not be operated by

microwave or combination

without food in the oven.

Operation when empty will

damage the appliance.

Important Information - Read Carefully

Microwave energy has been used in

this country to cook and reheat food

since early experiments with radar in

World War II. 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.

How Microwaves Cook Food

Reection

The microwaves bounce off the metal

walls and the metal door screen.

In a microwave oven, electricity is

converted into microwaves by the

magnetron.

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.

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 4-5 cm (1½-2 inch) and

as heat spreads through the food by

conduction, just as in a traditional

oven, the food cooks from the outside

inwards.

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

therefore metal cooking

utensils can never be used in

a microwave, for cooking on

microwave only.

Foods Not Suitable for Cooking

by Microwave Only

Yorkshire puddings, soufes, double

crust pastry pies. 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 21).

Boiled Eggs

Do not boil eggs in your

microwave. Raw eggs boiled

in their shells can explode and

cause serious injury.

Microwaving Principles

Magnetron

Oven Cavity

Turntable

Waveguide

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.

Standing Time

Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes

and cakes, require a standing

time (inside or outside of the oven)

after cooking, to allow heat to nish

conducting through the food.

� Meat Joints

Stand 15 minutes wrapped in aluminium

foil.

� Plated Meals

Stand for 2-3 minutes.

� Vegetables

Boiled potatoes benet from standing

for 1-2 minutes, however most other

types of vegetables can be served

immediately.

� Defrosting

It is essential to allow standing time to

complete the process. This can vary

from 5 minutes e.g. raspberries, to up

to 1 hour for a joint of meat. See pages

34-35.

If food is not cooked after standing

time, return to oven and cook for

additional time.

General Guidelines

� Jacket Potatoes

After being cooked in microwave

only, remove and wrap in aluminium

foil to stand. It is not necessary to

stand jacket potatoes cooked in

combination mode. Stand for 15

minutes.

� Fish

Stand for 2-3 minutes.

� Egg Dishes

Stand for 1-2 minutes.

� Precooked Convenience

Food

Stand for 1-2 minutes.

Cling Film

Cling lm helps keep the

food moist and the trapped

steam assists in speeding

up cooking times. Cling lm

should be pierced before

cooking, to allow excess

steam to escape. Always

take care when removing

cling lm from a dish as the

build-up of steam will be

very hot. Always purchase

cling lm that states on

the packet “suitable for

microwave cooking” and

use as a covering only. Do

not line dishes with cling

lm. Do not cover foods

when cooking

by grill, convection

or combination.

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 lm or a

self-tting lid. Cover sh,

vegetables, cas seroles,

soups. Do not cover cakes,

sauces, jacket potatoes,

pastry items. Please refer to

cooking charts and recipes

for more information.

Arranging

Individual foods e.g.

chicken portions or chops,

should be placed on a dish

with the thicker parts to the

outside.

Ingredients

Foods containing fat, sugar

or salt heat up very quickly.

The lling may be much

hotter than the pastry. Take

care when eating. Do not

overheat even if the pastry

does not appear to be very

hot.

General Guidelines

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 program 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.

Stubborn spots of food

can be removed by using

a branded oven cleaner,

sprayed onto a soft cloth.

Always wipe the oven dry

after cleaning. Avoid any

plastic parts and door area.

Customers should not spray

directly into the cavity.

Choosing the correct

container is a very

important factor in deciding

the success or failure of

your cooking.

Testing Dishes for Suitability for

Microwave Cooking Only

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 turntable 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 High microwave 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 metal 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

Oven Glass

Everyday glass that is

heat resistant e.g. Pyrex

is ideal for microwave,

convection or combination

cooking. Do not use for

grilling on the wire rack.

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

metal rim or pattern. Do

not use jugs or mugs with

glued handles, since the

glue can melt. If dishes are

heat resistant they may

be used on convection

and combination but not

directly under the grill.

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/Metal Containers

Never attempt to cook in

foil or metal 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. Foil and

metal containers can be

used on grill or convection

functions and may be used

with care during certain

combination cooking

as long as they are not

damaged or dented.

Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils

Plastic

Many plastic containers are

designed for microwave use,

but do not use for cooking

foods high in sugar or fat or

for foods that require long

cooking times e.g. brown

rice. Only use Tupperware

containers if they are

designed for microwave use.

Do not use Melamine. Never

cook in margarine cartons

or yoghurt pots, as these

will melt with the heat from

the food. If heatproof they

can be used for combination

cooking. Do not use under

the grill.

Paper

Plain white absorbent kitchen

paper (kitchen towel) can

only be used for microwave

cooking e.g. 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 bres.

If you are using branded

recycled kitchen towel, check

rst that it is recommended

for microwave use. Do not

use waxed or plastic coated

cups or plates as the nish

may melt.

Greaseproof paper can be

used to line the base of

dishes and to cover when

blind baking pastry cases.

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 lm 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 lm being

in direct contact with the food

e.g. Do not line dishes with

cling lm. 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 metal twists supplied,

when using microwave or

combination.

Aluminium Foil

Small amounts of smooth

aluminium foil can be used to

shield joints of meat during

defrosting and

cook ing by microwave, as

the microwaves cannot pass

through the foil, this prevents

the parts shielded from

overcook ing or

over de frost ing. Take care

that the foil does not touch

the sides or roof of the oven,

as this may cause arcing

and damage your oven.

Aluminium foil can be used

for convection cooking.

Containers to Use

The diagrams shown below are examples of the accessories. It may vary depending

on recipe/dish used. Further information can be found in the Cookbook.

Cooking Modes

Cooking modes Uses

Accessories

to use

Containers

•

Defrosting

•

Reheating

•

Melting: butter,

chocolate, cheese.

•

Cooking sh,

vegetables, fruits, eggs.

•

Preparing: stewed fruits,

jam, sauces, custards,

choux, pastry, caramel,

meat, sh.

•

Baking cakes without

colour.

No Preheating

Use your own

Pyrex

dishes,

plates or

bowls, directly

on the glass

turntable.

No metal.

•

Grilling of meat or sh.

•

Toast grilling.

•

Colouring of gratin

dishes or meringue pies.

No preheating

Wire rack on

enamel tray

Use your own

Pyrex

dishes,

heatproof

plates or

bowls,

directly on

the wire rack

on enamel

tray on glass

turntable.

•

Baking of small items

with short cooking times:

puff pastry, cookies, roll

cakes.

•

Special baking: bread

rolls or brioches, sponge

cakes.

•

Baking of pizzas and

tarts.

Preheating advised

Enamel tray

Heatproof,

metal tin can

be used on

enamel tray.

Do not place

dishes

directly

on glass

turntable.

Microwave

Grill

Convection

Grill +

microwave

Convection +

microwave

Cooking Modes

Cooking modes Uses

Accessories

to use

Containers

•

Cooking lasagne,

meat, potatoes or

vegetable gratins.

No Preheating

Wire rack on

enamel tray

Microwaveable

and heatproof

dishes placed

directly on wire

rack on enamel

tray on, glass

turntable.

No metal.

•

Baking cakes

•

Puff pastry tarts

Preheating if

necessary

Enamel tray

Microwaveable

and heatproof

dishes can be

used on the

enamel tray.

Do not place

dishes directly

on glass

turntable.

No metal.

Control Panels

1 Display window

2 Time pads

3 Convection pad (pages 40-41)

4 Grill pad (pages 38-39)

5 Micro Power pad (pages 31-32)

6 Timer/Clock pad (pages 30, 49-50)

7 Auto weight defrost-Chaos

Defrost programs (pages 33-34)

8 Junior Menu programs

(pages 55-57)

9 Auto Cook programs

(pages 58-59)

10 Auto/Roast programs

(pages 60-62)

11 Up and Down pads

12 Add Time pad (page 37)

13 Quick 30 pad (page 37)

14 Stop/Cancel pad:

Before cooking:

One press clears your

instructions

During cooking: one press

temporarily stops the cooking

program. Another press cancels all

your instructions and the time of

day will appear in the display.

15 Start pad

Press to start operating the oven. If

during cooking the door is opened

or Stop/Cancel is pressed once,

Start has to be pressed again to

continue cooking.

This oven is equipped with an energy

saving function.

Beep Sound

A beep sounds when a pad is

pressed. If this beep does not

sound, the setting is incorrect.

When the oven changes from

one function to another, two

beeps sound. After completion

of cooking, ve beeps sound.

Note

When in stand-by mode the

brightness of the display will be

reduced. The oven will enter

stand-by mode, when rst

plugged in and immediately after

the last operation has completed.

If an operation is set and

Start pad is not pressed,

after 6 minutes the oven

will automatically cancel the

operation. The display will revert

back to clock mode.

* The design of your control panel may

vary from the panel displayed, but the

words on the pads will be the same.

NN-CT54JW, NN-CT55JW,

NN-CT56JB, NN-CT57JM *

NN-CT54JW, NN-CT55JW,

NN-CT56JB, NN-CT57JM *

Let's Start to Use Your Oven

* The design of your control panel may vary

from the panel displayed, but the words on

the pads will be the same.

Plug in

Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical

socket. You will be reminded to read

your operating instructions.

Lb/oz Conversion

Default weight is grams. To select weight

in pounds and ounces, after rst plug

in, press Start pad once. Press again to

change to grams.

Press Timer/Clock pad Twice

to Set Clock

Set clock as a 24 hr clock.

(See page 30).

Press Convection pad

will appear in the display window with

the oven temperature. This procedure is

to burn off the oil used for rust protection

in the oven. Press Convection pad until

220 °C appears in the display window.

Remove all accessories from the oven.

Press Time pads

Press 1 min pad until 5 minutes is

displayed in the window.

Press Start

The time will be displayed in the window

and count down. The oven will beep at

the end of the program. The oven is now

ready to use. Caution: heating

elements and oven will be hot.

Demonstration Mode

This is to enable you to experiment

setting various programs. (The letter D

will always appear in the display

window. This is to conrm that there is

no microwave power produced and it is

safe to use the oven without any food).

To select this mode press the Micro

Power pad once and then Stop/Cancel

4 times. “DEMO MODE PRESS ANY

KEY” will appear. To cancel press the

Micro Power pad once and then

Stop/Cancel 4 times.

Child Lock

To operate the child lock facility press

the Start pad three times, this will make

the oven controls inoperable, however,

the door can be opened. will appear in

the display and none of the controls will

operate. To clear child lock facility press

Stop/Cancel three times. To activate or

cancel child lock, Start or Stop/Cancel

must be pressed 3 times within a

10 second period. Child Lock can be

set when a colon or the time of day is

displayed.

Press Timer/Clock twice

“SET TIME” will appear

in the display window, and

the colon starts to blink.

Press time pads

Enter time of day by

pressing time pads. e.g.

11:25am (24 hr clock).

10 sec pad is inoperable.

Press eleven times

Press twice

Press ve times

Inoperable

Press Timer/Clock

The colon stops

blinking. Time of day

is now locked into the

display.

Example of how to set 11:25am.

Setting the Clock

Note

1. To reset time of day, repeat step 1 through to step 3, as 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, i.e. 2pm = 14:00 not 2:00.

To turn off:

Press Timer/Clock

four times.

Press Timer/Clock

four times.

Operation Guide Setting

To assist you in programming your oven, the following operation will appear

in the display window. When you become familiar with your oven, the

operation guide can be turned off.

Display window

Colon or time of

day appears in the

display window.

Colon or time of

day appears in the

display window.

There are six different microwave power levels available.

Microwave Cooking and Defrosting

Note

1. Maximum time that can be set on

High

microwave is 30 minutes.

2. On all power levels, except High microwave, the maximum time that can

be set is 99 minutes, 50 seconds. The 1 hour pad is inoperable.

3. You can increase the cooking time during cooking if required. Time can

be increased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. Press ‘Add time’

pad once, then press ‘1 min’ pad to a maximum of 10 minutes. After

selecting ‘Add Time’ function, time should be added within a 5 second

period. Cooking time can not be decreased during cooking.

Press Level Wattage

Once High 1000 W

Twice Defrost 270 W

3 Times Medium 600 W

4 Times Low 440 W

5 Times Simmer 300 W

6 Times Warm 100 W

Inoperable

Press Micro Power

Press this pad until

the power you require

appears in the

display window. The

microwave symbol

will also appear.

When you select

Defrost, will also

appear.

Set time

Select cooking time.

Your oven can be programmed

for up to 99 minutes 50 seconds

on Medium, Low, Simmer, Defrost

and Warm microwave. High

microwave can be programmed

for 30 minutes. The 1 hour pad is

inoperable.

Press Start

The cooking

program will start

and the time in the

display will count

down.

Microwave Cooking and Defrosting

Accessory to Use

When using your oven on microwave

only, the glass turntable provided must

always be in position. Do not attempt

to use microwave only with any metal

accessory in the oven.

Do not place food directly onto the

turntable except in the case of jacket

potatoes cooked by microwave only.

Foods reheated or cooked by

microwave only are normally covered

with a lid or cling lm, unless otherwise

stated.

Note

4. For manual defrosting times, please refer to defrost chart on page 36.

5. For multi-stage cooking refer to page 48.

6. Stand time can be programmed after microwave power and time setting.

Refer to using the timer on pages 49-50.

With this feature you can defrost frozen foods according to the weight. Select

the category and set the weight of the food. The weight can be programmed

in grams or pounds and ounces. The weight starts from the minimum weight

for each category.

Press

Start

Select the desired

program by pressing

pad once, twice or

three times. The

microwave and

defrost symbol

will also appear.

Program Weight Range Suitable Food

1. Bread

100 g - 900 g

(4 oz - 2 lb)

Bread and rolls. Turn at beep. Standing time

10-15 minutes.

2. Mince/

chops

200 g - 1200 g

(7 oz - 2 lb 10 oz)

Small pieces of meat, minced meat, chicken

portions, steaks, chops. Turn at beeps and

shield. Standing time 15-30 minutes.

3. Meat

Joints

400 g - 2000 g

(14 oz - 4 lb 7 oz)

Whole chicken, meat joints. Turn at beeps and

shield. Standing time of at least 1 hour.

Auto Weight Defrost - Chaos Defrost

Enter the weight by pressing the up

and down pads. The “up” pad will

start with the minimum weight for

each food. Default weight is grams.

To change weight to pounds and

ounces refer to page 29.

This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints

and bread.

The Chaos Defrost pad should be pressed to select the correct category and then

enter in the weight of the food in grams or pounds and ounces using the up and

down pads.

Foods should be placed in a suitable dish, whole chickens and joints of meat should

be on an upturned saucer or on a micro-safe rack. Chops, chicken portions and

slices of bread should be placed in a single layer. It is not necessary to cover the

foods. The Chaos Theory principle is used in Auto Weight defrost programs to give

you a quick and more even defrost. The Chaos system uses a random sequence

of pulsing microwave energy which speeds up the defrosting process. During the

program the oven will beep to remind you to check the food. It is essential that

you turn and stir the food frequently and shield if necessary (See pages

34-35). On hearing the rst beep you should turn and shield (if possible). On the

second beep you should turn the food or break it up.

Auto Weight Defrost - Chaos Defrost

1st Beep

Turn

1st Beep

Or shield

2nd Beep

Turn or break up

Category 1 Bread

The Bread Program is suitable for defrosting small items e.g. rolls, buns and

slices of bread which are required for immediate use. Small items may feel warm

immediately after defrosting. Loaves can also be defrosted on this program 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. Items should

be turned halfway during defrosting. This program is not suitable for cream

cakes or desserts e.g. cheesecake.

Category 2 Mince / chops (mince/chops/chicken portions)

It is necessary for mince to be broken up frequently during defrosting and this is

best carried out in a large shallow dish. Chops and chicken portions should be

arranged in a single layer and turned frequently.

Category 3 Meat joints/whole chickens

Meat joints and chickens will require shielding during defrosting especially if they

are particularly fatty pieces. This is to prevent over defrosting on the outside edges.

Smooth foil secured with cocktail sticks should be used. Do not allow the foil to

touch the walls of the oven. Back fat of joints, legs, wings and breast bones need

shielding. Standing time of at least 1 hour should be allowed (rolled joints may

require longer) before cooking to ensure the centre is fully defrosted.

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’’.

Shield if necessary (see point 6).

Defrosting Guidelines

5. Minced meat/chops/chicken

portions should be broken up or

separated as soon as possible and

placed in a single layer.

6. Shielding prevents food cooking.

It is essential when defrosting

chickens and joints of meat. The

outside thaws out rst, so protect

wings/breast and fat with smooth

pieces of aluminium foil secured

with cocktail sticks.

7. Allow standing time so that the

centre of the food thaws out.

(Minimum of 1 hour for joints of

meat and whole chickens).

By selecting the Defrost microwave

level from the Micro Power pad, and

setting a time, you can defrost food in

your microwave. The biggest challenge

is getting the inside defrosted before

the outside starts to cook.

For this reason a defrost program

alternates between a defrost

microwave power and a standing time.

The name for this type of defrost is

Defrosting Using Defrost Microwave and Time

cyclic and during the standing stages

there is not any microwave power in

the oven, although the light will remain

on and the turntable will turn. The

automatic stand times ensure a more

even defrost but it is still necessary

to allow for standing time before use.

Place foods in a suitable container.

Meat joints and chickens should be

placed on an upturned saucer.

Separate chops and small items e.g.

bread slices where possible.

Chickens and joints of meat will require

shielding during defrosting.

Break up small items e.g. minced meat,

frequently during defrosting.

Turn dense foods and meat 2 or 3 times

during defrosting.

Select Defrost microwave. 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.

Defrosting Chart Using Defrost Microwave

and Time

Food

Defrosting

Time

Method

Standing

Time

Meat

Beef/Lamb/Pork

joint 450 g (1 lb)

16-18 mins

Place in a suitable dish or on an

upturned saucer or use a microwave

safe rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield.

60 mins

Minced beef

450 g (1 lb)

12 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Break up and

turn 3-4 times.

15 mins

Chops 450 g

(1 lb)

12-14 mins

Place in a suitable dish in a single

layer. Turn twice. Shield if necessary.

15 mins

Sausages 450 g

(1 lb)

13 mins

Place in a suitable dish in a single

layer. Turn twice. Shield if necessary.

15 mins

Bacon rashers

450 g (1 lb)

7-9 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Turn and

separate twice. Shield if necessary.

10 mins

Stewing steak

450 g (1 lb)

13 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Break up

frequently.

15 mins

Whole chicken

450 g (1 lb)

13-15 mins

Place in a suitable dish on an

upturned saucer or use a microwave

safe rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield.

60 mins

Chicken portions

450 g (1 lb)

11-13 mins

Place in a suitable dish in a single

layer. Turn twice. Shield if necessary.

30 mins

Fish

Whole 450 g

(1 lb)

11-13 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.

Shield.

15 mins

Fillets/Steak

450 g (1 lb)

10-12 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice,

separate and shield if necessary.

15 mins

Prawns

450 g (1 lb)

8-10 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice

during defrosting.

15 mins

General

Bread sliced

400 g (14 oz)

6 mins

Place on a plate. Separate and

rearrange during defrosting.

10 mins

Slice of bread

30 g (1 oz)

40 secs -

50 secs

Place on a plate. 1-2 mins

Pastry 500 g

(1 lb)

6 mins

30 secs

Place on a plate. Turn halfway.

15-30

mins

Soft fruit 450 g

(1 lb)

10-11 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice

during defrosting

15 mins

This function allows you to quickly set cooking time in 30 second increments.

Using the Quick 30 Function

Press Quick 30 to set the desired

cooking time (up to 5 minutes).

Each press is 30 seconds. Time

appears in the display. Power level

is pre-set at High microwave.

Press Start

The cooking will start and the

time in the display will count

down. At the end of cooking,

ve beeps will sound.

Note

1. This function is only available for Micro Power. If desired, you can

use other microwave power levels. Select desired power level before

pressing Quick 30.

2. After setting the time by Quick 30, you can not use the time pads.

3. This function will not operate for 1 minute after manual cooking because

of 'Add Time' function.

4. If you wish to operate within 1 minute, pressing Stop/Cancel will allow

the operation.

Using the Add Time Function

This feature allows you to add cooking time at the end of previous cooking.

Press time pads to add extra cooking

time.

Maximum cooking time: Micro Power:

High microwave up to 30 minutes;

other microwave powers up to 99 minutes

50 seconds; Grill: 99 minutes 50 seconds,

Convection, Combination and timer:

9 hours 59 minutes.

After cooking,

press Add

Time pad

Press Start

Time will be

added. The

time in the

display window

will count down.

Note

1. This function is only available for Micro Power, Grill, Convection,

Combination and Timer functions and it is not available for Auto

programs.

2. The Add Time function will not operate after 1 minute cooking.

3. The Add Time function can be used after the multi-stage cooking and

during cooking.

4. The power level is the same as the last stage.

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Grilling

The Quartz Grill system on the oven gives fast efcient cooking for a wide

variety of foods e.g. chops, sausages, steak, toast, oven chips etc.

Do not preheat the grill before use.

The enamel tray must be on the glass turntable when using.

Press Time pads to

enter cooking time.

Maximum time is 99

minutes 50 seconds,

1 hour pad is inoperable.

Press Start

The cooking program will

start and the time in the

display will count down.

Note

1. The Grill will only operate with the oven door closed, and there is

no microwave power on the

grill

only program.

2. You can increase the cooking time during cooking if required. Time can be

increased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. Press ‘Add time’ pad

once, then press ‘1 min’ pad to a maximum of 10 minutes. After selecting

‘Add Time’ function, time should be added within a 5 second period.

Cooking time can not be decreased during cooking.

Caution!

The accessories and surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven gloves.

Select Grill power

Press once for Grill 1 (High),

twice for Grill 2 (Medium) or

three times for Grill 3 (Low).

The grill symbol will also

appear.

Grilling Times

When using the grill to cook foods, the cooking times will be similar to traditional

grilling. Most foods will require turning halfway through the cooking time (see

section on oven accessories page 39).

The Grill has three variable settings, Grill 1 (High), Grill 2 (Medium) and Grill 3

(Low). Grill 1 will be the hottest.

Press Power Level Wattage

Once Grill 1 (High) 1300 W

Twice Grill 2 (Medium) 950 W

3 Times Grill 3 (Low) 700 W

Grilling

Oven Accessories to Use

When grilling foods the glass

turntable should be in position, with

the enamel tray and the wire rack on

top.

Place food on wire rack on the enamel

tray on the turntable. The wire rack

will allow fat to drip through into the

enamel tray to reduce excess splatter

and smoke when grilling steaks, chops

and other fatty foods.

Most foods require turning halfway

during cooking. When turning food,

open oven door and carefully

remove the enamel tray and wire rack

by holding the accessories rmly.

Use oven gloves when removing

accessories as they will be very hot,

and so will the roof and walls of the

oven.

After turning, return food to the oven,

close door and press Start. The

oven will continue to count down the

remaining cooking time. It is quite safe

to open the oven door at any time to

check the progress of the food as it is

grilling.

If grilling sh or small items, place the

enamel tray on top of the wire rack.

Guidelines

1. There is no microwave power on

the Grill only program.

2. Use the accessories provided, as

explained.

3. The Grill will only operate with the

oven door closed.

4. Most meat items e.g. bacon,

sausages, chops can be cooked

on the hottest setting - Grill 1. This

setting is also suitable for toasting

bread, mufns and teacakes etc.

5. Grill 2 and Grill 3 are used for

more delicate foods or those that

require a longer grill time e.g. sh

or chicken portions.

6. Do not preheat the grill.

7. Never cover the food when

grilling.

8. Always use oven gloves

when removing the food and

accessories after grilling as the

oven and accessories will be

very hot.

9. After grilling it is important that

the grill accessories are removed

for cleaning before reuse and that

the oven walls and oor are wiped

with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy

water to remove any grease. Do

not put accessories in dish

washer.

Convection Cooking

Note

1. * Open the door using the door release pad, because if the Stop/Cancel

pad is pressed the program may be cancelled.

2. The oven will maintain the selected temperature for approximately

30 minutes. If no food has been placed inside the oven, then it will

automatically cancel the cooking program “OPEN DOOR” will appear in

the display window. If no cooking time is set, oven will revert to time of

day after 6 minutes.

3. You can increase the cooking time during cooking if required. Time can

be increased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. Press ‘Add time’

pad once, then press ‘1 min’ pad to a maximum of 10 minutes. After

selecting ‘Add Time’ function, time should be added within a 5 second

period. Cooking time can not be decreased during cooking.

Your microwave oven can be used in convection mode which incorporates a

heating element with a fan. For best results always place food in a preheated

oven. The enamel tray must be on the glass turntable when preheating.

Press to select oven temperature. There

is a choice of convection temperatures

40 °C and 100 °C - 220 °C.

For quick selection of the most commonly

used cooking temperatures, the oven starts

at 150 °C and then for each press the

temperature will count up in 10 °C stages

to 220 °C, then to, 40 °C, 100 °C, 110 °C

etc. The convection symbol will also

appear.

Press Start to preheat

A “P” will appear in the display

window. When the oven is

preheated the oven will beep and

the “P” will ash. Then open the

door and place the food inside.*

(Skip this step when preheating is

not required)

Press time pads to enter

cooking time

Maximum cooking time is

9 hours, 59 minutes. The

10 sec pad is inoperable.

Press Start

Note: Check that only the convection

symbol is still in the display. If the

microwave symbol is displayed this is

incorrect and the program should be

cancelled. Reselect the convection setting.

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Convection Cooking

Roasting meat: glass

turntable, enamel tray.

Baking: glass turntable,

enamel tray.

Oven Accessories to Use

When using the Convection oven the glass turntable should be in position

and must have the enamel tray placed on top.

When using the oven as a convection oven, there is no microwave power, i.e. the

oven is operating as a conventional oven and you can use all your standard metal

baking tins and ovenware.

It is not recommended to cook on more than one level when using the convection

oven. When cooking 2 trays of buns etc, cook in two batches.

The food is then placed onto the enamel tray. Follow your individual recipe

guidelines.

Caution!

The accessories and the surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven

gloves.

Note

4. After pressing Start, the selected temperature can be recalled and

changed. Press convection pad once to indicate the temperature in the

display window. While the temperature is recalled in the display window,

you can change the temperature by pressing Convection pad.

5. The oven cannot preheat to 40 °C.

Press if preheating *.

Convection only.

Set cooking time.

Maximum cooking time

is 9 hours, 59 minutes.

The 10 sec pad is

inoperable.

Press

Start

Your oven has two methods of cooking by Combination.

1. Convection and Microwave (with and without preheat)

2. Grill and Microwave (preheat is not possible)

Combination cooking is ideal for many foods. The microwave power cooks them

quickly, whilst the convection or grill gives the traditional browning and crispness.

All this happens simultaneously resulting in most foods being cooked in ½ - of

the conventional cooking time.

There is no need to preheat on combination programs, except when cooking

pastry.

It is possible to use smooth seamed metal tins and foil containers on combination

but they must be placed directly onto the enamel tray on the glass turntable. They

must not be placed directly onto the wire rack, or arcing will occur.

If you experience arcing, which is when you see blue sparks or hear crackling

noises, the metal container is unsuitable or you have insufcient food in the oven.

You should stop the program immediately and change the container or re-program

to convection only.

To cook successfully by combination you should always use a minimum of 200 g

(7 oz) food. Small quantities should be cooked by Convection, or Grill.

Combination Cooking

Preheat if necessary (convection and microwave combination only)

Select rst cooking mode. Select Micro Power.

Options available depend

on rst cooking mode

selected.

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Combination Cooking

Containers to Use

Do not use plastic microwave containers on Combination programs (unless

suitable for combination cooking). Dishes must be able to withstand the heat of the

top grill. Do not put dishes on wire rack directly under the grill, place on enamel tray

on glass turntable.

Oven Accessories

When using any Combination cooking program the glass turntable should be in

position and must have the enamel tray placed on top, unless otherwise stated.

Caution!

Take care to use oven gloves when removing dishes from the oven -

especially when turning or stirring foods as the oven walls and roof will be

very hot.

* Note

1. When placing food in the oven after preheating, just open the door using

the door release pad, because if

Stop/Cancel

pad is pressed the

program may be cancelled.

2. You can increase the cooking time during cooking if required. Time can

be increased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. Press ‘Add time’

pad once, then press ‘1 min’ pad to a maximum of 10 minutes. After

selecting ‘Add Time’ function, time should be added within a 5 second

period. Cooking time can not be decreased during cooking.

3. After pressing Start, the selected temperature can be recalled and

changed. Press convection pad once to indicate the temperature in the

display window. While the temperature is recalled in the display window,

you can change the temperature by pressing Convection pad.

Combination 1. Convection and Microwave

Press to select oven temperature. The

oven starts at 150 °C, and then for each

press the temperature will count up in

10 °C stages to 220 °C, then to 100 °C,

110 °C etc. 40 °C is not available in

combination mode.

Press Micro Power pad to select

microwave setting. High & Defrost

are not available.

Press if

preheating.

Oven Accessories to Use

When using Combination cooking the glass turntable should be in position

and must have the enamel tray on top, unless otherwise stated.

Items of food can be placed onto the wire rack on the

enamel tray on the glass turntable. Heatproof dishes of

food should be placed directly onto the enamel tray on

the glass turntable.

Joints and portions of meat should be placed on an

upturned saucer on the enamel tray on the glass

turntable. Alternatively they can be placed in a heatproof

dish on the enamel tray on the glass turntable.

Recipes using foil or metal containers e.g. cakes and

pastries should be placed directly onto the enamel tray

on glass turntable.

This is the most popular combination mode combining Convection heat with Micro

Power. Casseroles, meat joints, jacket potatoes and pastries are very successful

using this combination. Unsuitable foods are those which contain whisked eggs,

meringues, rich fruit cakes, biscuits and yorkshire puddings.

It is not necessary to preheat on combination except when cooking pastry dishes.

For pastry dishes preheat oven to 210 °C on Convection so that the oven is hot,

and then select the desired combination program or follow recipe guidelines.

Press to enter required

cooking time.

Maximum cooking time is

9 hours, 59 minutes.

10 sec pad is inoperable.

Press

Start

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Combination 1. Convection and Microwave

The chart below gives suggestions for Combination programs. For cooking times

refer to cooking charts or a similar recipe in the book. It is not possible to use High

or Defrost microwave power in this mode.

Note

1. Food is usually cooked uncovered.

2. After cooking it is important that the accessories are removed for

cleaning before re-use and that the oven walls and oor are wiped with

a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease. Do not put

accessories in the dishwasher.

3. Foods should always be cooked until browned and piping hot.

Caution!

Always use oven gloves when removing dishes from the oven -

Especially when turning or stirring foods, as the accessories and

surrounding oven will get very hot.

Oven

temperature

Microwave

Power

Use

Oven accessories

to use

220 °C Warm

Nuggets, sausage rolls, apple pie,

bread and butter pudding.

220 °C Simmer

Quiche, frozen garlic baguette,

part baked rolls, meat pies,

cottage pie, sh pie.

190 °C Simmer Whole chicken / turkey

180 °C Simmer Joints lamb

170 ºC Simmer Joints beef

170 °C Low Joints pork

160 °C Warm Casseroles

Combination 2. Grill and Microwave

This combination mode is suitable for foods which are normally grilled and for

reheating small savoury items.

Do not use this program with less than 200 g (7 oz) of food.

It is not necessary to preheat when using this combination mode and food

should always be cooked uncovered.

The grill will glow on and off during cooking - this is normal.

Select Grill power.

Press once for Grill

1 (High), twice for

Grill 2 (Medium) or

three times for Grill 3

(Low).

Select Micro

Power. Keep

pressing this pad

until the power you

require appears in

the display window.

High and Defrost are

not available.

Press to enter

required cooking

time.

Maximum

cooking time

is 9 hours,

59 minutes.

10 sec pad is

inoperable.

Press Start

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Combination 2. Grill and Microwave

Oven Accessories to Use

When using Combination cooking the glass turntable should be in position

and must have the enamel tray on top, unless otherwise stated.

Guidelines

1. Food is usually cooked uncovered.

2. To turn food just press the door release pad, remove the enamel tray and wire

rack, turn the food, return to the oven, close the door and press Start pad. The

oven will continue to countdown the remaining cooking time.

3. After Grilling it is important that the Grill accessories are removed for cleaning

before reuse and that the oven walls and oor are wiped with a cloth squeezed

in hot soapy water to remove any grease. Do not put accessories in the

dishwasher.

Caution!

Always use oven gloves when removing dishes from the oven -

especially when turning or stirring foods, as the accessories and

surrounding oven will get very hot.

Containers to Use

Do not use plastic microwave containers on Combination programs (unless

suitable for combination cooking). Dishes must be able to withstand the heat of the

top grill. Do not put dishes on wire rack directly under the grill, use the enamel tray.

For advice on cooking times refer to cooking charts and recipes in this book. Foods

should always be cooked until browned and piping hot.

Food should be placed directly onto the wire rack

on the enamel tray. This is then placed on the glass

turntable.

When cooking sh or small items, food can be placed

directly on the enamel tray on top of the wire rack.

Example:

To cook on Medium microwave for 2 minutes, cook on 180 °C for 15 minutes

and cook on Grill 1 for 10 minutes.

Press Micro

Power 3 times to

select Medium

microwave.

Set the

cooking time

to 2 minutes.

Press Convection

pad 4 times to

select 180 °C.

Set the

cooking time

to 15 minutes.

Press Grill pad

once to select

Grill 1.

Set cooking

time to

10 minutes.

Press Start

The cooking program

will start and the time

in the display will count

down.

Multi-stage Cooking

Note

1. For 3 stage cooking, enter another cooking program before pressing

Start.

2. During cooking, one press on Stop/Cancel stops the operation. You can

re-start it by pressing Start. A second press of Stop/Cancel will cancel the

selected program.

3. Whilst not operating, one press of Stop/Cancel cancels the selected

program.

4. Auto programs and preheating cannot be used with multi-stage cooking.

5. Delay/stand feature can be used with multi-stage cooking.

Press

twice

Press once

Press ve

times

Press once

2 or 3 Stage Cooking

Using the Timer

The timer can be used either before or after a cooking program. This feature

can be used to set a standing time after cooking or to delay the start of your

cooking.

Set the desired

cooking program,

by selecting

power level and

time required.

Set desired standing

time (max 9 hours

59 minutes) (10 sec

pad is inoperable).

An “H” will appear in

the display to denote

hours.

Press

Timer/Clock

Press

Timer/Clock

Set desired kitchen

time (max 9 hours 59

minutes) (10 sec pad is

inoperable). An “H” will

appear in the display to

denote hours.

Press Start

Time will count down.

Press Start

Cooking program

will commence

after which the

standing time will

count down.

1. To Set a Standing Time:

2. To Set a Kitchen Timer

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Note

1. Three stage cooking can be programmed including standing time.

2. If the oven door is opened during the standing 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

Timer/Clock, set time and press Start.

4. Standing time cannot be programmed after an auto program and

preheating.

5. If the programmed stand time exceeds one hour, the time will count

down in units of minutes. If less than one hour, the time will count down

in units of seconds.

Or/and Or

Using the Timer

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Set the desired

cooking program,

by selecting

power level and

time required.

3. To Set a Delay Start:

Note

1. Three stage cooking can be programmed including delay start cooking.

2. If the programmed delay time exceeds one hour, the time will count

down in units of minutes. If less than one hour, the time will count down

in units of seconds.

3. Delay start cannot be programmed before an auto program and

preheating.

4. If the oven door is opened during the delay time, the time in the display

window will continue to count down.

Press

Timer/Clock

Set Delay time (max

9 hours 59 minutes)

(10 sec pad is

inoperable). An “H”

will appear in the

display to denote

hours.

Press Start

Delayed time

will count down

then the cooking

program will

start.

Or/and Or

This feature allows you to cook or reheat 26 foods by setting the weight only.

The oven determines the Microwave power level and/or Convection and/or

Combination setting, then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of

food and then just enter the weight. The weight can be entered in grams or pounds

and ounces.

Auto Programs

Or Or

Press the Start to preheat the oven.

Preheat with enamel tray on glass

turntable.

After preheating, beeps sound and ‘P’ will ash

in the display. Then open the door and place the

food in the oven and set weight using up and down

pads. The default weight is in grams. To change

to lb and oz’s refer to page 29. Take care when

handling the hot enamel tray.

Press Start

Auto Programs with Preheating

It is necessary to preheat the oven for Junior Menu programs 7 (chilled breaded

products), 8 (frozen breaded products), 9 (fresh vegetable fries), 10 (frozen

vegetable fries); Auto/Roast programs 21 (frozen pizza), 22 (frozen potato

products), 23 (sh and chips), 24 (chicken).

Select the desired program by

pressing the appropriate pad.

Refer to pages 56-57 and 60-61.

Auto Programs

Press Start

Select the desired Auto Weight program, by pressing the

appropriate pad. Refer to pages 55-62.

Enter the weight by pressing the up and down

pads. Default weight is g. To change to lb and

oz’s refer to page 29. To quickly select the

weight, hold weight selection pads. For auto

program apjacks, please skip this step.

Auto Programs Without Preheating

Note

The auto weight programs are designed to take the guesswork out of

cooking or reheating your food. They must only be used for the foods

described.

1. Only cook foods within the weight ranges described (see pages 53-54).

2. Only use the accessories as indicated on pages 55-62.

3. Junior programs 4-5 and all Auto Cook programs use Microwave power

only. Junior programs 6-11 and Auto/Roast programs 20-24 use a

combination of Microwave and Convection or Grill. Auto/Roast programs

25-29 use Convection.

4. Do not cover food unless stated, when using a Combination or

Convection program, it will prevent the food browning. The heat will also

melt any plastic covering.

5. Most foods benet from a standing time after cooking on an auto

program, to allow heat to continue conducting to the centre.

6. To allow for some variations that occur in food, check that food is

thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving.

7. Always weigh the food rather than relying on the package weight

information.

When you select an automatic program symbols will appear in the display to show

the cooking mode that will be used and the accessories that are needed, in addition

to the glass turntable. These are what they mean:

Or Or

It is not necessary to preheat the oven for the remaining auto programs.

Operate as below:

Enamel tray

Frozen food

Wire rack

Microwave

Grill

Convection

Auto Programs

Minimum/Maximum Weights for Auto Weight Programs

Program Minimum weight Maximum weight

12. Reheat curry 300 g (11 oz) 800 g (1 lb 10 oz)

13. Reheat Chinese style 300 g (11 oz) 450 g (1 lb)

14. Reheat pasta 300 g (11 oz) 1600 g (3 lb 9 oz)

15. Reheat casserole 300 g (11 oz) 900 g (2 lb)

16. Fresh vegetables 100 g (4 oz) 800 g (1 lb 10 oz)

17. Fresh sh 200 g (7 oz) 800 g (1 lb 10 oz)

18. Porridge with milk 50 g (2 oz) 200 g (7 oz)

19. Porridge with water 50 g (2 oz) 200 g (7 oz)

Program Minimum weight Maximum weight

4. Purée vegetables 100 g (4 oz) 400 g (14 oz)

5. Purée fruits 100 g (4 oz) 400 g (14 oz)

6. Junior pasta bake 200 g (7 oz) 600 g (1 lb 5 oz)

7. Chilled breaded products 100 g (4 oz) 500 g (1 lb 2 oz)

8. Frozen breaded products 100 g (4 oz) 500 g (1 lb 2 oz)

9. Fresh vegetable fries 100 g (4 oz) 500 g (1 lb 2 oz)

10. Frozen vegetable fries 100 g (4 oz) 500 g (1 lb 2 oz)

11. Flapjacks N/A N/A

Auto Programs

Minimum/Maximum Weights for Auto Weight Programs

Program Minimum weight Maximum weight

20. Jacket potatoes 200 g (7 oz) 1500 g (3 lb 5 oz)

21. Frozen pizza 130 g (5 oz) 450 g (1 lb)

22. Frozen potato products 200 g (7 oz) 500 g (1 lb 2 oz)

23. Fish and chips 200 g (7 oz) 500 g (1 lb 2 oz)

24. Chicken 900 g (2 lb) 2000 g (4 lb 7 oz)

25. Beef-rare 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) 2000 g (4 lb 7 oz)

26. Beef-medium 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) 2000 g (4 lb 7 oz)

27. Beef-well done 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) 2000 g (4 lb 7 oz)

28. Lamb-medium 1000 g (2 lb 3 oz) 2000 g (4 lb 7 oz)

29. Lamb-well done 1000 g (2 lb 3 oz) 2000 g (4 lb 7 oz)

Junior Menu Programs

Program Weight Accessory Instructions

4. Purée

vegetables

1 Press

100 g -

400 g

(4 oz -

14 oz)

This program is suitable for cooking

parsnips, potatoes, butternut squash,

carrots, sweet potato and swede. The

cooked vegetables are then puréed and

suitable when weaning babies. Peel and

chop the vegetables into even sized

pieces. Place in a Pyrex

dish. Add the

following quantities of water:

100 g - 150 g vegetables 75 ml water.

155 g - 300 g vegetables 100 ml water.

305 g - 400 g vegetables 150 ml water.

Cover with lid. Press the Junior Menu

pad once. Enter the weight of the

vegetables. Press Start. Stir halfway

during cooking. After cooking allow

to stand for 10 minutes. Purée the

vegetables with the cooking liquid

using a blender. If necessary adjust

the consistency with a little water to

thin or baby rice to thicken. Check the

temperature before feeding.

5. Purée

fruits

2 Presses

100 g -

400 g

(4 oz -

14 oz)

This program is suitable for cooking

apples, pears, peaches, papaya and

mango. The cooked fruit is then puréed

and suitable when weaning babies. Peel

and chop the fruit into even sized pieces.

Place in a Pyrex

dish. Add the following

quantities of water:

100 g -150 g fruit 75 ml water.

155 g - 300 g fruit 100 ml water.

305 g - 400 g fruit 150 ml water.

Cover with lid. Press the Junior Menu pad

twice. Enter the weight of the fruit. Press

Start. Stir halfway during cooking. After

cooking allow to stand for 10 minutes.

Purée the fruit with the cooking liquid

using a blender. If necessary adjust

the consistency with a little water to

thin or baby rice to thicken. Check the

temperature before feeding.

= Microwave

The Junior Menu offers a range of programs catering for babies, toddlers

and older children - great for time saving and convenience. The fruit and

vegetable purées are ideal rst foods for weaning babies. Homemade purées

taste like real food and cost less than jars or packets. Extra portions can

be frozen in ice cube trays, then defrosted and reheated. Healthy vegetable

fries and pasta bakes are perfect for smaller tummies. A healthier apjack is

perfect for lunch box snacks.

200 g 400 g 600 g

Pasta 70 g 150 g 250 g

Sauce 115 g 220 g 300 g

Cheese 15 g 30 g 50 g

Junior Menu Programs

Program Weight Accessory Instructions

6. Junior

pasta bake

3 Presses

200 g

(7 oz)

400 g

(14 oz)

600 g

(1 lb

5 oz)

For cooking fresh pasta bake using

fresh pasta (penne, spaghetti, fusilli),

cheese or tomato based sauce and

grated mild Cheddar cheese. Use

a suitable square, shallow Pyrex

container. Use the following quantities:

Other ingredients may be added such

as ham, tuna and sweetcorn. In this

case substitute some of the sauce for

the chosen added ingredients. Press

Junior Menu three times. Enter the

weight - 200 g, 400 g or 600 g. Press

Start.

7. Chilled

breaded

products

4 Presses

100 g -

500 g

(4 oz-

1 lb

2 oz)

For preparing chilled breaded products

such as breaded chicken strips, sh

goujons, popcorn chicken, chicken bites

or breaded chicken llets. Press Junior

Menu four times. Press the Start pad

to preheat the oven. After preheating,

beeps sound and ‘P’ will ash in the

display. Remove all packaging and

place the chilled breaded products on

the enamel tray on the wire rack. Enter

weight of food and press Start. Turn

halfway during cooking.

8. Frozen

breaded

products

5 Presses

100 g -

500 g

(4 oz-

1 lb

2 oz)

For preparing frozen breaded products

such as frozen popcorn chicken,

frozen chicken nuggets, frozen turkey

drummers, frozen sh ngers, frozen

scampi. Press Junior Menu ve times.

Press the Start to preheat the oven.

After preheating, beeps sound and

‘P’ will ash in the display. Remove

all packaging and place the frozen

breaded products on the enamel tray

on the wire rack. Enter weight of food

and press Start. Turn halfway during

cooking.

= Microwave = Convection = Grill = Preheating is required

Program Weight Accessory Instructions

9. Fresh

vegetable

fries

6 Presses

100 g -

500 g

(4 oz-

1 lb 2 oz)

For preparing fresh vegetable fries

such as sweet potato, white potato,

carrots, parsnips and courgettes.

Peel and cut the vegetables into

baton shapes. Toss in a tablespoon

of vegetable oil. Press Junior Menu

six times. Press the Start pad to

preheat the oven. After preheating,

beeps sound and ‘P’ will ash in the

display. Place the vegetables on the

enamel tray on the wire rack. Enter

weight of food and press Start. Turn

halfway.

10. Frozen

vegetable

fries

7 Presses

100 g -

500 g

(4 oz-

1 lb 2 oz)

For preparing frozen pre-purchased

vegetable fries such as sweet

potato, carrots and parsnips. Press

Junior Menu seven times. Press

the Start pad to preheat the oven.

After preheating, beeps sound and

‘P’ will ash in the display. Remove

all packaging and place the frozen

vegetable fries on the enamel tray

on the wire rack. Enter weight of

food and press start. Turn halfway.

11. Flapjacks

8 Presses

Prepare the apjacks as detailed in

the recipe below. Place the Pyrex

dish on the enamel tray. Press Junior

Menu eight times. Press Start.

Junior Menu Programs

1. Place the chopped dates, low fat margarine and honey in

a Pyrex

mixing bowl.

2. Put the bowl onto the glass turntable and cook on

Medium microwave for 3-4 minutes.

3. Add the remaining ingredients to the date mixture.

Stir well until all combined.

4. Grease the square Pyrex

dish and line with baking paper.

5. Spoon the mixture into the dish and press down rmly

with a metal spoon.

ingredients

For 8 servings

150 g (5 oz) dates, chopped

100 g (4 oz) low-fat spread

3 tbsp (45 ml) honey

50 g (2 oz) apricots, chopped

3 tbsp (45 ml) mixed seeds

150 g (5 oz) oats

Dish: Large Pyrex

mixing bowl

Square Pyrex

dish 18 cm x

18 cm (7 x 7 inch)

= Microwave = Convection = Grill = Preheating is required

* Note

These programs are not suitable for foods that cannot be stirred e.g.

lasagne / shepherds pie.

Program Weight Accessory Instructions

12. Reheat

curry

1 Press

300 g -

800 g

(11 oz -

1 lb 10 oz)

This program is for reheating a

chilled curry convenience meal

that can be stirred *. Foods must

be in a suitable microwaveable

container and have the lm

pierced. Place on glass turntable,

press the Auto Cook pad once.

Enter the weight then press Start.

Stir halfway. Allow to stand for 1

minute. Ensure that the food is

piping hot. Stir the food before

serving.

13. Reheat

Chinese style

2 Presses

300 g -

450 g

(11 oz -

1 lb)

This program is for reheating a

chilled Chinese style convenience

meal *. Foods must be in a

suitable microwaveable container

and have the lm pierced. Press

the Auto Cook pad twice. Enter

the weight. Press Start. Stir

halfway. Allow to stand for 1

minute. Ensure food is piping hot.

Stir again before serving.

14. Reheat

pasta

3 Presses

300 g -

1600 g

(11 oz -

3 lb 9 oz)

This program is for reheating a

chilled pasta convenience meal

that can be stirred *. Foods must

be in a suitable microwaveable

container and have the lm

pierced. Place on turntable, press

the Auto Cook pad three times.

Enter the weight then press Start.

Stir halfway. Allow to stand for 1

minute. Ensure that the food is

piping hot. Stir the food before

serving.

15. Reheat

casserole

4 Presses

300 g -

900 g

(11 oz -

2 lb)

This program is for reheating a

chilled casserole convenience

meal *. Foods must be in a

suitable microwaveable container

and have the lm pierced. Press

the Auto Cook pad four times.

Enter the weight. Press Start.

Stir halfway. Allow to stand for 1

minute. Ensure food is piping hot.

Stir again before serving.

Auto Cook Programs

= Microwave

Auto Cook Programs

Program Weight Accessory Instructions

16. Fresh

vegetables

5 Presses

100 g -

800 g

(4 oz -

1 lb

10 oz)

To cook fresh vegetables. Place

prepared vegetables into a shallow

container on turntable. Add 15 ml

(1 tbsp) of water per 100 g vegetables.

Cover with pierced cling lm or lid.

Press the Auto Cook pad ve times.

Enter the weight. Press Start. Stir

halfway.

17. Fresh sh

6 Presses

200 g -

800 g

(7 oz -

1 lb

10 oz)

To cook fresh sh. Shield the thinner

portions. Place in a shallow container

on glass turntable. Add 15-45 ml (1-3

tbsp) water. Cover with pierced cling

lm or lid. Press the Auto Cook pad six

times. Enter the weight. Press Start.

18. Porridge

with milk

7 Presses

50 g -

200 g

(2 oz -

7 oz)

This program is suitable for cooking

porridge using plain oats. Use back of

pack instructions for quantity of oats to

milk. Use whole or semi-skimmed milk.

This program is not suitable for making

porridge with water or skimmed milk.

Use a large round bowl. Do not cover.

Place on the glass turntable. Press the

Auto Cook pad seven times. Enter the

weight of oats used. Press Start. Stir at

beeps. Allow to stand for 2 minutes. Stir

before serving.

19. Porridge

with water

8 Presses

50 g -

200 g

(2 oz -

7 oz)

This program is suitable for cooking

porridge using plain oats. Use back of

pack instructions for quantity of oats to

water. This program is not suitable for

making porridge with milk. Use a large

round bowl. Do not cover. Place on the

glass turntable. Press the Auto Cook

pad eight times. Enter the weight of

oats used. Press Start. Stir at beeps.

Allow to stand for 2 minutes. Stir before

serving.

= Microwave

Auto/Roast Programs

Program Weight Accessory Instructions

20. Jacket

potatoes

1 Press

200 g -

1500 g

(7 oz -

3 lb 5 oz)

To cook jacket potatoes with a

crisper drier skin. Choose medium

sized potatoes 200 g - 250 g (7 oz

- 9 oz), for best results. Wash and

dry potatoes and prick with a fork

several times. Place on enamel

tray on glass turntable. Press the

Auto/Roast pad once. Enter total

weight of potatoes, then press

Start.

21. Frozen

pizza

2 Presses

130 g -

450 g

(5 oz - 1 lb)

For reheating and browning

frozen, purchased pizza. Press

the Auto/Roast pad twice. Press

the Start pad to preheat the oven.

After preheating, beeps sound

and ‘P’ will ash in the display.

Remove all packaging and place

pizza on wire rack on enamel tray

on glass turntable. Enter weight

and press Start.

22. Frozen

potato

products

3 Presses

200 g -

500 g

(7 oz -

1 lb 2 oz)

To cook frozen potato products,

e.g. hash browns, croquettes,

etc,. that are suitable for

grilling. Press the Auto/Roast

pad three times. Press the

Start pad to preheat the oven.

After preheating, beeps sound

and ‘P’ will ash in the display.

Spread potato products out on

enamel tray on wire rack on glass

turntable. Enter the weight. Press

Start. Turn during cooking. For

best results cook in a single layer.

Note: Potato products vary

considerably. We suggest

checking a few minutes before the

end of cooking to assess levels of

browning.

= Microwave

= Convection = Grill = Preheating is required

Program Weight Accessory Instructions

23. Fish and

chips

4 Presses

200 g -

500 g

(7 oz -

1 lb

2 oz)

This program is suitable for pre-

purchased frozen battered or

breaded sh and pre-purchased

frozen oven chips. This program

is suitable for 1 portion of sh and

chips. The sh must weigh between

100 g - 250 g and the chips must

weigh between 100 g - 300 g. Press

the Auto/Roast pad four times. Press

the Start pad to preheat the oven.

After preheating, beeps sound and

‘P’ will ash in the display. Spread

the sh and chips out on the enamel

tray on wire rack on glass turntable.

Enter the weight of the sh and

chips. Press Start. Turn sh and

chips at the beeps. For best results

cook in a single layer.

24. Chicken

5 Presses

900 g -

2000 g

(2 lb -

4 lb

7 oz)

To cook whole fresh unstuffed

chickens. Cook stufng separately.

Press Auto/Roast pad ve times.

Press the Start pad to preheat the

oven. After preheating, beeps sound

and ‘P’ will ash in the display. Place

chicken on enamel tray and place on

glass turntable. Enter in the weight

of the chicken, then press Start.

Start cooking breast side down and

turn total time, a beep will sound

to turn, taking care with hot juices.

Stand for 5 minutes.

25. Beef rare

6 Presses

500 g -

2000 g

(1 lb

2 oz -

4 lb

7 oz)

For cooking rare fresh roast beef

(top side, rump or silverside).

Place on enamel tray on the glass

turntable. Press the Auto/Roast pad

six times, enter the weight of the

food and press Start. After cooking

stand for 10 to 20 minutes.

Auto/Roast Programs

= Microwave

= Convection = Grill = Preheating is required

Program Weight Accessory Instructions

26. Beef

medium

7 Presses

500 g -

2000 g

(1 lb 2 oz -

4 lb 7 oz)

For cooking medium fresh

roast beef (top side, rump or

silverside). Place on enamel tray

on the glass turntable. Press the

Auto/Roast pad seven times,

enter the weight of the food and

press Start. After cooking stand

for 10 to 20 minutes.

27. Beef

well done

8 Presses

500 g -

2000 g

(1 lb 2 oz -

4 lb 7 oz)

For cooking well done fresh

roast beef (top side, rump or

silverside). Place on enamel tray

on the glass turntable. Press the

Auto/Roast pad eight times, enter

the weight of the food and press

Start. After cooking stand for

10 to 20 minutes.

28.Lamb

medium

9 Presses

1000 g -

2000 g

(2 lb 3 oz -

4 lb 7 oz)

For cooking medium fresh roast

leg of lamb with bone. Place

on enamel tray on the glass

turntable. Press the Auto/Roast

pad nine times, enter the weight

of the food and press Start.

After cooking stand for 10 to 20

minutes.

29. Lamb

well done

10 Presses

1000 g -

2000 g

(2 lb 3 oz -

4 lb 7 oz)

For cooking well done fresh roast

leg of lamb with bone. Place

on enamel tray on the glass

turntable. Press the Auto/Roast

pad ten times, enter the weight

of the food and press Start. After

cooking stand for 10 to

20 minutes.

Auto/Roast Programs

= Microwave = Convection = Grill = Preheating is required

Cooking and Reheating Guidelines

Most foods reheat very quickly in your

oven by High microwave. 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 65-81 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

nd 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 4-5 minutes on High microwave 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!

Cooking and Reheating Guidelines

Mince Pies

Remember even if the pastry is cold

to the touch, the lling 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 lling. Check

the temperature of the lling 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 . oz. of milk

from fridge temperature, remove top

and teat. Heat on High microwave for

25-30 seconds. Check carefully.

For 3 . oz. of milk from fridge

temperature, remove top and teat.

Heat on High microwave 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.

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 program the

best heating time in your oven.

The IEC (60705)

power output

(watts)

The heating

category for

small packs

of food

Microwave

symbol

Reheating Charts

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.

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

High 15-20 secs

Place on micro-safe plate on

turntable. Do not cover.

or Grill 1 2-3 mins

Place on heatproof plate on

turntable. Do not cover.

High 30-40 secs

Place on micro-safe plate on

turntable. Do not cover.

or Grill 1 3-5 mins

Place on heatproof plate on

turntable. Do not cover

Rolls

High 15-20 secs

Place on micro-safe plate on

turntable. Do not cover.

or Grill 1 3-4 mins

Place on heatproof plate on

turntable. Do not cover.

High 30-40 secs

Place on micro-safe plate on

turntable. Do not cover.

or Grill 1 3-4 mins

Place on heatproof plate on

turntable. Do not cover.

Canned beans, pasta

Baked

beans

220 g

High

2 mins

Place in a micro-safe bowl

on turntable. Cover.

415 g

High

3 mins

Baked

beans &

sausages/

burgers

415 g High 3-4 mins

Reheating Charts

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.

Food

Weight/

Quantity

Power

Level

Time to Select

(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

Canned beans, pasta

Ravioli in

sauce

200 g

High

2 mins 30 secs

Place in a micro-safe bowl on

turntable. Cover.

400 g

High

3-4 mins

Spaghetti

in tomato

sauce

200 g

High

1 min

30 secs -

2 mins

Canned meat

Hot dogs

(drained)

400 g

High

2-3 mins

Place in a micro-safe bowl on

turntable. Cover.

Stewed

steak

400 g

High

3-4 mins

Canned soups

Cream of

mushroom

400 g

High

3-4 mins

Place in a micro-safe bowl on

turntable. Cover. Stir halfway.

Minestrone 400 g

High

2 mins 30 secs

Canned puddings

Custard 400 g

High

2 mins

Place in a micro-safe bowl on

turntable. Cover. Stir halfway.

Sponge

pudding

400 g

High

2 mins 30 secs

Place in a micro-safe bowl on

turntable. Cover.

Canned vegetables - Drain where appropriate

Carrots,

whole

300 g

High

2 mins

Place in a micro-safe bowl on

turntable. Cover. Stir halfway.

Peas,

mushy

300 g

High

2 mins

Peas,

garden

290 g

High

2 mins -

2 mins 30 secs

Place in a micro-safe bowl on

turntable. Cover.

Potatoes

new

567 g

High

4 mins

Sweetcorn

198 g

High

1 min 30 secs

Place in a micro-safe bowl on

turntable. Cover. Stir halfway.

325 g

High

2-3 mins

Tomatoes,

whole

400 g

High

3 mins 30 secs

Place in a micro-safe bowl on

turntable. Cover.

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.

Reheating Charts

Food

Weight/

Quantity

Power

Level

Time to Select

(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

Christmas puddings – do not leave unattended as overheating can cause

the food to ignite

Mini 100 g High 30 secs

Place in a micro-safe dish on

turntable. Cover.

Small 454 g

High

2 mins

Medium 907 g

High

3 mins

Large 1.1 kg

High

3 mins 30 secs

Drinks — Coffee - at room temperature

1 mug 235 ml

High

1 min

30 secs-2 mins

Place in a micro-safe mug on

turntable.

2 mugs 470 ml

High

2 mins 30 secs

Drinks — Milk - from the fridge

1 mug 235 ml Medium

2 mins-

2 mins 30 secs

Place in a micro-safe mug or

jug on turntable.

1 jug 600 ml Medium 4-5 mins

Homemade meat dishes

Casserole

for 2

700 g

High

6-8 mins

Place in a micro-safe dish on

turntable. Cover. Stir halfway.

Casserole

for 4

1 kg

High

10-15 mins

Bolognese

sauce

250 g

High

3 mins

1 kg

High

8 mins

Pastry products – precooked – N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will

have a soft base. For combination cooking, if pie comes in foil container

place directly onto enamel tray.

Cornish

pastie

140 g (1)

High 1-2 mins

Place in micro-safe dish on

turntable. Do not cover.

or Combi

200 °C +

Warm

7-9 mins

Place on wire rack on enamel

tray on turntable. Do not

cover.

300 g (2)

High

2-3 mins

Place in micro-safe dish on

turntable. Do not cover.

or Combi

200 °C +

Warm

8-10 mins

Place on wire rack on enamel

tray on turntable. Do not

cover.

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If

unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they

cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.

Reheating Charts

Food

Weight/

Quantity

Power Level

Time to

Select

(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

Pastry products – precooked – N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will

have a soft base. If pie comes in foil container place directly onto enamel

tray.

Meat pies 300 g (2)

Combi 200 °C

+ Simmer

6-7 mins

Place on enamel tray on

turntable

Steak and

kidney

Shortcrust pie

210 g (1)

Combi 200 °C

+ Warm

12 mins

Quiche 400 g (1)

High 3-4 mins

Place in micro-safe dish on

turntable. Do not cover.

or Combi

220 °C +

Simmer

7-8 mins

Place on wire rack on

enamel tray on turntable.

Do not cover.

Sausage roll 330 g (2)

Combi 220 °C

+ Warm

9-10 mins

Xmas mince

pies

110 g (2) High

10-20

secs

Place in micro-safe dish on

turntable. Do not cover.

Plated meals – homemade – chilled

Child size 1 High 2-3 mins

Place on a micro-safe plate

on turntable. Cover.

Adult size 1 High 4-5 mins

Puddings and desserts- Transfer puddings to a micro-safe/heatproof dish

Apple pie

(chilled)

700 g

High 3-4 mins

Place in micro-safe dish on

turntable. Do not cover.

or Combi

220 °C

+ Warm

13-14

mins

Place on enamel tray on

turntable. Do not cover.

Apple and

blackcurrant

pies (room

temperature)

x 6

Convection

220°C

6-7 mins

Place in foil cases on wire

rack on enamel tray on

turntable. Do not cover.

Bread and

butter

pudding

(chilled)

500 g

High 3-4 mins

Place on turntable. Do not

cover.

or 220 °C +

Warm

15-17

mins

Place on enamel tray on

turntable. Do not cover.

Custard

(chilled)

300 ml High

2 mins-

2 mins

30 secs

Place in large jug. Stir

during reheating.

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Puddings and desserts – Transfer puddings to a micro-safe/heatproof dish

Fruit crumble

(chilled)

500 g

High

2 mins-

2 mins

30 secs

Place on turntable. Do not

cover.

or Combi

220 °C +

Warm

10-15 mins

Place on enamel tray on

turntable. Do not cover.

Jam roly poly

(chilled)

480 g High 2-4 mins

Place on turntable. Do not

cover.

Purchased convenience foods – chilled N.B. Transfer food from foil container

to a similar sized micro-safe/heatproof dish.

Breaded

mushrooms

300 g

Convection:

220 °C

13-15 mins

Place on enamel tray on wire

rack on turntable.

Cottage pie 400 g

High 4-5 mins

Place on turntable.

Uncovered.

or Combi

220 °C +

Simmer

13-15 mins

Place on enamel tray on

turntable. Do not cover.

Lasagne 400 g

Medium 5-7 mins

Place on turntable.

Uncovered.

or Combi

200 °C +

Low

11-13 mins

Place on enamel tray on

turntable. Do not cover.

Onion bhajis,

pakora &

felafel

360 g

(12)

Convection:

220 °C

10-12 mins

Place on enamel tray on

wire rack on turntable. Turn

halfway.

Spring rolls

or samosas

240 g

Convection:

220 °C

13-15 mins

Place on wire rack on

enamel tray on turntable.

Turn halfway.

Potato

wedges

385 g

Convection:

220 °C

10-15 mins

Place on enamel tray on

wire rack on turntable. Turn

halfway.

Vegetable

bake

450 g

High 6-8 mins Place on turntable.

or Combi

200 °C +

Simmer

12-14 mins

Place on enamel tray on

turntable. Do not cover.

Note

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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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Instructions/Guidelines

Purchased convenience foods – frozen – N.B. Transfer food from foil

container to a similar sized micro-safe/heatproof dish. Plastic dishes

designed for microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care.

Golden

drummers

340 g (6) Grill 1 16-18 mins

Place on enamel tray on

wire rack on turntable.

Turn halfway.

Lasagne 400 g

Defrost

then High

8 mins

8-9 mins

Place on turntable.

or Combi 220 °C

+ Simmer

18-20 mins

Place on enamel tray on

turntable.

Breaded

onion rings

250 g Grill 1 10-12 mins

Place on enamel tray on

wire rack on turntable.

Turn halfway.

Fish pie 340 g

High 7-8 mins Place on turntable.

or Combi 220 °C

+ Simmer

15-17 mins

Place on enamel tray on

turntable.

Shepherd’s

pie

400 g

Defrost

then High

10 mins

6-8 mins

Place on turntable.

or Combi 220 °C

+ Simmer

20-22 mins

Place on enamel tray on

turntable.

Note

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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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Bread – Frozen

Part-baked

rolls

200 g (4)

Combi 220° C

+ Simmer

8-12 mins

Place on enamel tray on

turntable.

Part-baked

garlic baguette

170 g (1)

Combi 220° C

+ Simmer

8-10 mins

Bacon – from raw

Rashers 300 g (8)

High

4-6 mins

or 1 min

per rasher

Place on micro-safe rack

or plate on turntable and

cover with kitchen towel

to minimise splatter.

or Grill 1 11-13 mins

Place on enamel tray on

wire rack on turntable.

Turn halfway.

Steaks 250 g (2)

High 4-5 mins

Place on micro-safe rack

or plate on turntable.

Cover.

or Grill 1 28-30 mins

Place on wire rack on

enamel tray on turntable.

Turn halfway.

Beans & pulses – should be pre-soaked (except lentils)

Black eyed

beans

225 g

High

then Simmer

10 mins

25-30 mins

Use 600 ml (1 pt)

boiling water in a large

bowl. Cover.

Chick peas 225 g

High

then Simmer

10 mins

40 mins

Lentils 225 g Medium 10-15 mins

Red kidney

beans

225 g

High

then Simmer

15 mins

35-40 mins

Beef - Joints from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care. For

Guidelines see Meat chapter page 88.

Topside,

Forerib, Sirloin

Combi:

170 °C +

Simmer

14-16 min

per 450 g

Place on an upturned

saucer on enamel tray

on turntable. Turn

halfway.

Mince 450 g

High

then Medium

10 mins

15 mins

Place in micro-safe dish

with stock and

seasonings on turntable.

Stir halfway. Cover.

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Beef - Joints from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care. For

Guidelines see Meat chapter page 88.

Rump/

sirloin

380 g (2)

Medium 3-5 mins

Place on micro-safe rack or

plate on turntable. Cover.

or Grill 1 12-14 mins

Place on wire rack on enamel

tray on turntable. Turn

halfway.

Stewing

steak

450 g -

675 g

High

then Simmer

10 mins

60 mins

Place in micro-safe dish with

stock and vegetables on

turntable. Stir halfway. Cover.

or Combi:

160 °C +

Warm

1 hr-1 hr 40

mins

Place in casserole dish with

stock and vegetables with lid

on enamel tray on turntable.

Stir halfway.

Beefburgers – Fresh from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove oven accessories

with care.

- 226 g (2)

High 3-4 mins

Place on micro-safe rack or

plate on turntable. Cover.

or Grill 1 18-20 mins

Place on wire rack on enamel

tray on turntable. Turn

halfway.

Beefburgers – Frozen from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove oven

accessories with care.

- 227 g (4)

High 5-7 mins

Place on micro-safe rack or

plate on turntable. Cover.

or Grill 1 12-16 mins

Place on wire rack on enamel

tray on turntable. Turn

halfway.

Chicken from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove oven accessories with care.

For Guidelines see meat chapter page 88.

Breasts,

boneless

600 g (4)

Medium 12-14 mins

Place on micro-safe rack or

plate on turntable. Cover.

or Grill 1 +

Simmer

16-18 mins

Place on wire rack on enamel

tray on turntable. Turn

halfway.

Drumsticks

800 g (8)

Medium 12-14 mins

Place on micro-safe rack or

plate on turntable. Cover.

or Convection

220 °C

25-30 mins

Place on wire rack on enamel

tray on turntable. Turn

halfway.

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Instructions/Guidelines

Chicken from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove oven accessories with care.

For Guidelines see meat chapter page 88.

Kiev (fresh)

300 g (2) Convection

220 °C +

Warm

14-16 mins

Place on wire rack on

enamel tray on turntable.

600 g (4) 16-18 mins

Nuggets

(frozen)

500 g

Combi:

220 °C +

Warm

15-20 mins

Place on enamel tray on

wire rack on turntable.

or Grill 1 15-20 mins

Place on enamel tray on

wire rack on turntable. Turn

halfway.

Nuggets

(fresh)

360 g

Combi:

220 ˚C +

Warm

12-14 mins

Place on enamel tray on

wire rack on turntable.

Chicken legs 1 kg (4)

Medium 15-18 mins

Place on micro-safe rack or

plate on turntable. Cover.

or Combi:

220 ˚C +

Simmer

25-35 mins

Place on wire rack on

enamel tray on turntable.

Whole -

Medium

9-11 mins

per 450 g

Place in micro-safe dish on

turntable. Cover.

or Combi:

190 ˚C +

Simmer

14-16 mins

per 450 g

Place on upturnted saucer

on enamel tray on turntable.

Start cooking breast side

down. Turn halfway. Do not

cover.

Eggs – Poached

Water 45 ml High 40 secs

• Place water in a small

bowl and heat for 1st

cooking time.

• Add medium egg

(size 3).

• Pierce yolk and white.

• Cover.

• Cook for 2nd cooking

time.

• Then leave to stand for

1 minute.

Egg 1 Medium 40 secs

Water 90 ml High 1 min

Eggs 2 Medium 1 min

Water 135 ml High

1 min

30 secs

Eggs 3 Medium

1 min

10 secs

Water 180 ml High 2 mins

Eggs 4 Medium

1 min

30 secs

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Instructions/Guidelines

Eggs – Scrambled

Egg 1

High 30 secs

• Add 1 tbsp of milk for each

egg used.

• Beat eggs, milk and knob of

butter together.

• Cook for 1st cooking time then

stir.

• Cook for 2nd cooking time

then stand for 1 minute.

High 20 secs

Eggs 2

High 50 secs

High 30 secs

Eggs 3

High 1 min 20 secs

High 30 secs

Fish – Fresh from raw – For Guidelines see Fish Chapter page 85.

Breaded

llets

235 g (2) Grill 1 10-15 mins

Place on enamel tray on wire rack

on turntable. Turn halfway.

Cakes 280 g (2)

Grill 1 +

Warm

12-14 mins

Place on enamel tray on wire rack

on turntable. Turn halfway.

Fillets 260 g (2)

High 3-4 mins

Place in micro-safe dish. Add

30 ml of liquid. Cover.

or Grill 1 12-14 mins

Place on enamel tray on wire rack

on turntable. Turn halfway.

Steaks 220 g (2)

High 3-4 mins

Place in micro-safe dish. Add

30 ml of liquid. Cover.

or Grill 2 12-16 mins

Place on enamel tray on wire rack

on turntable. Turn halfway.

Whole 260 g (1)

High 3-4 mins

Place in micro-safe dish. Add

30 ml of liquid. Cover.

or Grill 2 16 mins

Place on enamel tray on wire rack

on turntable. Turn halfway.

Fish - Frozen from raw - For Guidelines see Fish chapter page 85.

Breaded

llets

260 g (2)

Grill 1 +

Warm

15-17 mins

Place on enamel tray on wire rack

on turntable. Turn halfway.

or Combi:

200 °C +

Warm

14-16 mins

Cakes 400 g (4) Grill 1 18-22 mins

Place on enamel tray on wire rack

on turntable. Turn halfway.

Fish

ngers

230 g (8)

High 3-4 mins

Place on micro-safe dish.

Do not cover.

or Grill 1 12-14 mins

Place on enamel tray on wire rack

on turntable. Turn halfway.

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Instructions/Guidelines

Fish - Frozen from raw - For Guidelines see Fish chapter page 85.

Haddock

llets

300 g (3)

High 4-5 mins

Place in micro-safe dish.

Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover.

or Grill 1

15-20

mins

Place on enamel tray on

wire rack on turntable. Turn

halfway.

Scampi 300 g

Grill 1 15 mins

Place on enamel tray on

wire rack on turntable. Turn

halfway.

or Combi: 220 °C

+ Simmer

9-10

mins

Whole 500 g (2) High

12-15

mins

Place in micro-safe dish.

Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover.

Steaks 220 g (2) High 4-6 mins

Place in micro-safe dish.

Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover.

Boil in the

bag

150 g-

170 g

Defrost

then stand

then Medium

4 mins

2 mins

4-5 mins

Place bag sauce side down

on a plate. Slash top.

Fruit – Peel, slice, chop into even sized pieces. Place in shallow heatproof

dish on turntable.

Apples –

poached

450 g High 6-7 mins

Add 300 ml (½ pt) of water.

Only half ll dish. Cover.

Apples –

stewed

450 g High 5-6 mins

Only half ll dish. Cover.

Peaches –

poached

450 g High 5-6 mins

Add 300 ml (½ pt) of water.

Only half ll dish. Cover.

Pears –

poached

450 g High 6-7 mins

Plums –

poached

450 g High 4-6 mins

Plums –

stewed

450 g High 3-4 mins

Add 30 ml (2 tbsp) of water.

Only half ll dish. Cover.

Rhubarb –

stewed

450 g High 4-6 mins

Only half ll dish. Cover.

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Instructions/Guidelines

Lamb – from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care. For

Guidelines see Meat chapter page 88.

Chops, cutlets 300 g (4)

Medium 4-6 mins

Place in micro-safe dish or

rack on turntable. Cover.

or Grill 1 14-16 mins

Place on wire rack on enamel

tray on turntable. Turn

halfway.

Chops, loin 500 g (4)

Medium 5-7 mins

Place in micro-safe dish or

rack on turntable. Cover.

or Grill 1 22-24 mins

Place on wire rack on enamel

tray on turntable. Turn

halfway.

Joints -

Combi:

180 °C +

Simmer

12-15 mins

per 450 g

Place on enamel tray on

turntable. Turn halfway.

Stewing lamb 450 g

High

then Low

10 mins

40 mins

Place in micro-safe dish with

stock and vegetables on

turntable. Stir halfway. Cover.

or Combi:

160 °C +

Warm

1 hr

Place in casserole dish, add

stock and vegetables, cover

with lid on enamel tray on

turntable. Stir halfway.

Casseroling

lamb i.e. diced

shoulder

450 g

High

then Low

10 mins

60 mins

Place in micro-safe dish on

turntable. Stir halfway. Cover.

or Combi:

160 °C

+ Warm

1 hr

Place in casserole dish with

lid on enamel tray on

turntable. Stir halfway.

Pasta - Place in a large 3 litre (6 pt) microwave safe bowl.

Twists 225 g High 8-10 mins Use 1 litre (1 ¾ pt) boiling

water. Add 15 ml oil. Cover.

Stir halfway.

Macaroni 225 g High 10-12 mins

Spaghetti /

tagliatelle

225 g High 8-10 mins

Use 1 ½ litres (2 ½ pts)

boiling water. Add 15 ml oil.

Cover. Stir halfway.

Pasta shells -

i.e. conchiglie

225 g High 10-12 mins

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Pastry – uncooked

Shortcrust

an case

23 cm

(9 inch)

High 3-4 mins

Prick base of pastry and

chill well. Lay piece of

kitchen towel in base.

Place on turntable.

or Combi: 220 °C

+ Simmer

7-8 mins

Prick base of pastry and

chill well. Do not cover.

Place on enamel tray on

turntable.

All butter

croissants

350 g (6)

Convection:

Preheat 200 °C

then 200 °C

8-10 mins

Place on baking sheet on

enamel tray on turntable.

Pizza – fresh chilled – N.B. Remove all packaging. Pizzas will have a soft

base if cooked by microwave only.

Deep pan,

ham

410 g

High 4-6 mins

Place on micro-safe plate

on turntable. Do not cover.

Convection:

220 °C

8-12 mins

Place directly on wire rack

on enamel tray on

turntable. Do not cover.

Thin and

crispy

300 g

Combi:

220 °C + Warm

6-8 mins

Place on wire rack on

enamel tray on turntable.

Do not cover.

Convection:

220 °C

8 mins

Pizza - frozen - N.B. remove all packaging.

French

bread

250 g (2)

Combi: 220 °C

+ Simmer

7-8 mins

Place on wire rack on

enamel tray on turntable.

Do not cover.

Pepperoni 340 g

Combi: 220 °C

+ Simmer

8-10 mins

Place on wire rack on

enamel tray on turntable.

Do not cover.

Pork – from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove oven accessories with care. For

Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 88.

Chops 425 g (5) Grill 1 20-25 mins

Place on wire rack on

enamel tray on turntable.

Turn halfway.

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Pork – from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove oven accessories with care. For

Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 88.

Joints -

Medium

13-14 mins

per 450 g

Place on upturned saucer

in micro-safe dish on

turntable. Turn joint over

halfway during cooking.

Drain off fat during

cooking.

or Combi 170 °C

+ Low

16-18 mins

per 450 g

Place on enamel tray. Turn

halfway.

Gammon

covered

with water

High

then Medium

15 mins

25-30 mins

per 450 g

Place in large casserole

dish with lid and cover with

water.

Tenderloin,

whole

Combi: 190 °C

+ Warm

25-30 mins

per 450 g

Place on upturned saucer

on enamel tray on

turntable.

Porridge – N.B: Use a large bowl.

1 serving

½ cup of

oats

Medium

3-3 mins

30 secs

Add 1 cup of water or milk.

Stir halfway.

2 servings

1 cup of

oats

High 4-5 mins

Add 2 cups of water or

milk. Stir halfway.

4 servings

2 cups of

oats

High 8-9 mins

Add 4 cups of water or

milk. Stir halfway.

Potato products part cooked – frozen

Croquettes 300 g Grill 1 + Simmer 11-13 mins

Place on enamel tray on

wire rack on turntable.

Turn halfway.

Hash

browns

300 g (7) Grill 1 12-15 mins

Place on enamel tray on

wire rack on turntable.

Turn halfway.

Oven chips

associated

products

300 g Grill 1 10-12 mins

Place on enamel tray on

wire rack on turntable.

Turn halfway.

450 g

or Combi: Grill 1

+ Medium

8-9 mins

Place on enamel tray on

wire rack on turntable.

Turn halfway.

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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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Rice - Place in a large 3 litre (6 pt) microwave safe bowl

Basmati 250 g Medium 13-16 mins

Use 600 ml (1 pt) cold water.

Cover. Stir halfway.

Easycook

white

250 g High 16-17 mins

Easycook

brown

250 g High 20-24 mins

Long grain

white

250 g Medium 14-18 mins

Brown

basmati

250 g Medium 20-25 mins

Milk pudding – Use large bowl, cover. Stir halfway.

Flaked rice 50 g Simmer 35-45 mins

Add 600 ml (1 pt) milk and

30 ml sugar.

Pudding

rice

50 g

High

then Simmer

5 mins

40 mins

Add 450 ml (1 pt) milk and

30 ml sugar.

Sausages from raw – caution: Hot Fat! Remove oven accessories with care.

For guidelines see Meat Chapter page 88.

Thick 454 g (8) Grill 1 17-18 mins

Place on wire rack on

enamel tray on turntable.

Turn halfway.

Turkey from raw- Caution: Hot fat! Remove oven accessories with care. For

guidelines see Meat Chapter page 88.

Turkey,

crown

Combi: 190 °C

+ Simmer

13-15 mins

per 450 g

Place on enamel tray on

turntable. Turn halfway.

Fresh vegetables – place in shallow micro-safe dish

Asparagus 450 g High 5-8 mins

Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) water.

Cover.

Broad

beans

450 g High 5-6 mins

Runner

beans

450 g High 7-8 mins

Beetroot 450 g Medium 12-15 mins

Broccoli 450 g High 6-8 mins

Brussel

sprouts

450 g High 8-9 mins

Cabbage

- sliced

450 g High 7-9 mins

Carrots

- sliced

450 g High 6-8 mins

Cauliower

- orets

450 g High 10-12 mins

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unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they

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Guidelines

Fresh vegetables – place in shallow micro-safe dish

Courgettes 450 g High 5 mins

Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) water.

Cover.

Corn on

the cob

450 g High 6-7 mins

Leeks

- sliced

450 g High 7-8 mins

Mushrooms 450 g High 5 mins

Parsnips

- sliced

450 g High 5-6 mins

Peas 450 g High 4-6 mins

Potatoes

- boiled

450 g High 7-9 mins

Potatoes,

par-boiled

450 g High 5-6 mins

Potatoes

- jacket

(225 g)

High 5 mins

Wash and prick skins

several times. Place

directly on glass turntable

if cooking by microwave.

If cooked by combination

place directly on enamel

tray on turntable. Allow to

stand for 5 minutes. Or

use Auto program jacket

potatoes.

or Combi:

220 °C + Simmer

15 mins

High 8 mins

or Combi:

220 °C + Simmer

20 mins

High 13 mins

or Combi:

220 °C + Simmer

25 mins

High

18-20

mins

or Combi:

220 °C + Simmer

30 mins

Spinach 450 g High 6 mins

Add 90 ml (6 tbsp)

water. Cover.

Swede

- cubed

450 g High 8-12 mins

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Instructions/

Guidelines

Frozen vegetables - place in shallow micro-safe dish.

Beans

- broad

450 g High 8 mins

Add 30 ml (2 tbsp)

water. Cover.

Beans

- green

450 g High 8-9 mins

Brocolli 450 g High 8-9 mins

Brussels

sprouts

450 g High 9-10 mins

Cabbage

- shredded

450 g High 6-7 mins

Add 30 ml (2 tbsp)

water. Cover.

Carrots

- sliced

450 g High 8 mins

Cauliower 450 g High 9-10 mins

Peas 450 g High 6-7 mins

Spinach

- nuggets

450 g High 8-9 mins

Sweetcorn 450 g High 7 mins

Miscellaneous

Frozen

yorkshire

puddings

370 g

Convection:

Preheat 220 °C

then 220 ºC

15-20 mins

Place directly onto enamel

tray.

Note

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If

unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a stand time, especially if they

cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.

Increasing Recipes

�

To increase a recipe from 4-6

servings, increase each ingredient

listed by half. To double the quantity,

simply double every ingredient listed.

�

Do not forget that large quantities will

require a larger dish. Make sure that it

is deep enough to prevent the recipe

from boiling over during cooking.

�

Cover as directed in the recipe. Stir or

rearrange foods as recommended.

�

Increase the stand times by 5 minutes

per 450 g.

�

Always check the recipe during

cooking.

�

When increasing the ingredients to

6 servings, add an extra one third

of the original cooking time, i.e. 30

minutes on Medium microwave for

4 servings will become 40 minutes

on Medium microwave for 6 servings.

�

When doubling a recipe from 4-8, add

on half the original cooking time, i.e.

30 minutes on Medium microwave for

4 servings will become 45 minutes on

Medium microwave for 8 servings.

Decreasing Recipes

�

To decrease a recipe from 4 servings

to 2 servings, halve the ingredients

listed.

�

Choose a dish that is proportionally

smaller than the one recommended

in the recipe, however make sure it

is deep enough to stop food boiling

over.

�

Allow half to two-thirds of the original

cooking time, i.e. 30 minutes on

Medium microwave for 4 servings will

become 15-20 minutes on Medium

microwave for 2 servings.

Increasing and Decreasing Recipes

Using Recipes from Other Books

Cooking for One

The best way to convert a family favourite

dish is to nd a similar recipe in a cookery

book to give you a guide to the correct

method and timings to use.

When using other cookbooks, the

1000 W output power of your oven must

be allowed for. Use the same power

level suggested e.g. High or Medium

microwave and select the same cooking

time suggested, however check the

progress of the food during cooking and

adjust the time if necessary.

�

For one serving quarter all ingredients

listed.

�

Choose a dish that is proportionally

smaller than the one recommended in

the recipe.

�

Use the same cooking power

recommended in the original recipe.

�

Start by cooking for one quarter of the

recommended cooking time, although

extra time in most cases will be

required.

�

Always check the food during

cooking.

�

There is not a great saving for

reduced quantities of soups,

casseroles, stews and rice, as a

minimum time is required to tenderise

meats and blend avours.

�

When cooking for one it often makes

sense to cook for two and plate up

both meals. Freeze one meal for a

later date.

Carrot and Orange Soup

Goat’s Cheese & Basil Ciabatta

Sweet Potato Soup

ingredients

Serves 4

25 g (1 oz) butter

1 medium onion,

coarsely chopped

700 g (1 ½ lb) carrots,

thickly sliced

1 litre (1 ¾ pt) vegetable stock

½ orange, grated zest

90 ml (6 tbsp) orange juice

60 ml (4 tbsp) crème fraiche

salt and pepper

15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh ch-,

chopped

Dish: 1 x 3 litre (6 pt) Pyrex

casserole dish

Accessory: none

ingredients

Serves 4

2 ciabatta rolls

1 clove of garlic, halved

1 beef tomato, sliced

100 g (4 oz) goats cheese

8 black olives, stoned and quartered

15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil

fresh basil, chopped

pepper

Dish: none

Accessory: Enamel tray and wire

rack

ingredients

Serves 4

15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil

1 medium onion,

coarsely chopped

2 clove of garlic, crushed

700 g (1 ½ lb) sweet

potatoes, peeled and chopped

1 large red pepper,

deseeded and chopped

725 ml (1 ¼ pt)

vegetable stock

150 ml (¼ pt) coconut milk

salt and pepper

Dish: 1 x 3 litre (6 pt) Pyrex

casserole dish with lid

Accessory: none

1. Place the butter and onion into casserole dish. Cover and cook on

High microwave for 3-4 minutes or until soft.

2. Add the carrots. Cover and cook on High microwave for

8-10 minutes or until the vegetables are softened. Stir halfway.

3. Add stock and orange zest. Cover and cook on High microwave

for 5 minutes then Low microwave for 15 minutes or until the

carrots are soft.

4. Place into a liquidiser and purée until smooth.

5. Return purée to the bowl and add orange juice. Stir in the

crème fraiche and season to taste. Cover and cook on Medium

microwave for 3-4 minutes or until piping hot.

6. Garnish with fresh chives.

1. Halve the rolls and place on the wire rack on enamel tray. Cook on

Grill 1 for 3-4 minutes or until lightly toasted. Rub each half with

the garlic.

2. Top each half with the sliced tomato, crumble over the goats

cheese and top with olives. Drizzle with olive oil and place on the

wire rack on the enamel tray. Cook on Grill 1 for 5-7 minutes or

until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

3. Sprinkle with basil and season with pepper. Serve immediately.

1. Place the oil, onion and garlic into casserole dish, cover. Cook on

Medium microwave for 3 minutes or until soft.

2. Add the sweet potato and pepper and cook on Medium

microwave for 5 minutes. Add stock, cover and cook on Medium

microwave for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft, stirring

halfway.

3. Cool. Place in a liquidiser and purée until smooth. Stir in the

coconut milk and season to taste.

4. Cover and cook on Medium microwave for 3 minutes or until

piping hot.

Soups and Starters

Onion and Feta Cheese Tartlets

ingredients

Serves 6

250 g (9 oz) ready made pu pastry

30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil

300 g (11 oz) onions,

peeled and sliced

25 g (1 oz) pine nuts

100 g (4 oz) feta cheese, crumbled

50 g (2 oz) pitted black olives,

roughly chopped

50 g (2 oz) sun-dried tomatoes

(in oil or rehydrated),

roughly chopped

15 g (½ oz) capers

salt and pepper

fresh oregano sprigs to garnish

Dish: 1 x 3 litre (6 pt) Pyrex

casserole dish with lid,

1 x 32 x 23 cm (12 ½ x 9 inch)

greased baking sheet

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 6 circles each 7 ½ cm

(3 inch) in diameter. Chill pastry for 30 minutes.

2. Put oil and onions into casserole dish, cover and cook on High

microwave for 10-13 minutes or until slightly browned. Cool for

5 minutes.

3. Preheat oven on Convection 200 ˚C with enamel tray.

4. Stir nuts, cheese, olives, sun-dried tomatoes and capers into

onion mixture. Season well.

5. Place pastry circles on the baking sheet and prick with a fork.

6. Divide the onion mixture among the pastry circles.

7. Cook on Convection 220 ˚C for 10-15 minutes.

8. Garnish with fresh oregano sprigs.

Minestrone Soup

1. Place the olive oil, carrot, celery, onion and garlic into large

casserole dish, cover with a lid and cook on High microwave for

5 minutes.

2. Add the tomatoes, tomato purée and stock and cook on High

microwave for 5 minutes then Simmer microwave for 15 minutes.

3. Stir in the cabbage, basil, pasta, baked beans and seasoning and

cook on Simmer microwave for 35 minutes. Serve sprinkled with

Parmesan

ingredients

Serves 6

30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil

1 carrot, nely diced

1 celery stick, nely diced

1 red onion, nely diced

1 garlic clove, crushed

400 g (14 . oz) canned chopped

tomatoes

15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato purée

900 ml (1 ½ pt) vegetable stock

100 g (4 oz) green cabbage,

nely shredded

6 basil leaves, roughly chopped

50 g (2 oz) small pasta shapes

400 g (14 oz) canned baked beans

salt and pepper

Parmesan

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

casserole

dish with lid

Accessory: none

Quinoa Tabbouleh with Mint

1. Place the quinoa and 600 ml (1 pt) of salted hot water in a large

bowl, cover and cook on High microwave for 5 minutes then

Simmer microwave for 15 minutes. Drain and leave to cool.

2. Place the courgettes and peas in a medium bowl with 30 ml

(2 tbsp) cold water and cook on High microwave for approx.

6-7 minutes. Drain well.

3. Mix the mint, olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add this

mixture to the quinoa, courgette and peas. Season and leave to

rest for several hours before serving.

ingredients

Serves 6-8

300 g (11 oz) quinoa

2 courgettes, nely chopped

300 g (11 oz) frozen peas

1 bunch mint, chopped

100 ml (3 ½ fl. oz) olive oil

2 lemons, juiced

salt and pepper

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

bowl,

1 x medium Pyrex

bowl,

1 x small Pyrex

bowl

Accessory: none

Fish

Fish cooks very well by microwave

as it stays moist and the lingering sh

smells left in conventional ovens are

avoided.

When is Fish Cooked?

Fish is cooked when it akes easily

and becomes opaque.

For sh with a strong odour, eliminate

the smell after cooking by placing

600 ml (1 pt) of boiling water and

1 sliced lemon in a large bowl, cook

on Simmer microwave for 20 minutes.

Wipe out oven with a dry cloth.

Arranging

Thin llets of sh 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 lm or lid.

Noise

During cooking, popping sounds may be heard. This is due to moisture trapped

between the esh, particularly with oily sh such as salmon and mackerel. This

can be minimised when cooking if the skin and esh is pierced several times with a

cocktail stick.

Liquid

Fresh sh should always be sprinkled

with 30 ml (2 tbsp) of lemon juice,

white wine or water.

When cooking frozen sh, add liquid as

above for even cooking.

Do not sprinkle salt onto sh before

cooking as this may make the sh dry.

Whole Fish

If cooking 2 whole sh together, they

should be arranged head to tail for

even cooking.

Large whole sh must have the tail and

head shielded halfway through cooking

with smooth pieces of tin foil secured

with cocktail sticks.

Fish

Tuna Fish Cakes

Special Occasion Fish Pie

Salmon and Vegetable Mornay

ingredients

Serves 4

350 g (12 oz) potatoes, peeled

25 g (1 oz) butter

1 small onion, chopped

200 g (7 oz) canned tuna, drained

1 egg, hard boiled, chopped

30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped

10 ml (2 tsp) lemon juice

salt and pepper

1 egg, beaten

100 g (4 oz) breadcrumbs

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

casserole dish

1 x large Pyrex

bowl

Accessory: Enamel tray + wire rack

ingredients

Serves 4

450 g (1 lb) white sh

50 g (2 oz) butter

50 g (2 oz) our

450 ml (¾ pt) milk

300 ml (½ pt) white wine

450 g (1 lb) mixed seafood

6 gherkins, diced

15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh parsley,

chopped

10 ml (2 tsp) dill, chopped

salt and pepper

450 g (1 lb) potatoes, peeled

15 ml (1 tbsp) capers

50 g (2 oz) butter, melted

50 g (2 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

gratin dish

Accessory: Enamel tray

ingredients

Serves 4

100 g (4 oz) broccoli

100 g (4 oz) cauliower

1 medium red pepper, deseeded

and diced

198 g (7 oz) canned salmon, drained

25 g (1 oz) butter

30 ml (2 tbsp) plain our

300 ml (½ pt) milk

50 g (2 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated

150 ml (¼ pt) cream, optional

salt and pepper

15 g (½ oz) butter

75 g (3 oz) fresh white breadcrumbs

15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped

pinch of paprika

Dish: 1 x 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 inch)

Pyrex

dish

1 x large Pyrex

jug

1 x small Pyrex

bowl

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Cook potatoes with 45 ml (3 tbsp) water, covered on High

microwave for 6-8 minutes or until cooked. Drain.

2. Place butter and onion in a bowl, cover and cook on High

microwave for 4 minutes or until soft. Add potatoes and mash.

3. Stir in tuna, hard boiled egg, parsley and lemon juice, season well.

4. Shape into 8 cakes and coat in beaten egg and breadcrumbs.

5. Place on enamel tray on wire rack and cook on Combination:

Convection 220 ˚C + Warm microwave for 15-25 minutes or until

brown, turning halfway.

1. Place the white sh with 30 ml (2 tbsp) water in a shallow dish.

Cover and cook on High microwave for 4-5 minutes or on auto

program fresh sh (see page 59). Drain, skin, bone and ake.

2. Make the sauce by melting the butter in a large jug on Medium

microwave for 1 minute. Add the our and stir well. Mix in the

milk and wine and cook on High microwave for 4-5 minutes.

Stir halfway. Mix in the sh, mixed seafood, gherkins and herbs.

Season and pour into the dish.

3. Grate the potatoes and mix in the capers, melted butter and

grated cheese. Place lightly on the sh sauce without pressing

rmly to keep the grated form. Place on enamel tray and cook on

Combination: Convection 220 °C + Simmer microwave for

35-40 minutes or until piping hot and golden.

1. Break broccoli and cauliower into orets, add red pepper and

30 ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover and cook on High microwave for

5-6 minutes or until soft. Drain.

2. Flake salmon and mix with vegetables.

3. Melt butter in jug on High microwave for approx. 20-30 seconds.

Stir in our then milk. Cook on High microwave for 2 minutes or

until mixture boils and thickens; stir halfway. Stir in cheese, cream

and seasoning. Pour cheese sauce over vegetables and salmon.

4. Melt extra butter in a small bowl on High microwave for approx

15-20 seconds. Stir in breadcrumbs, parsley and paprika. Sprinkle

over vegetable mixture.

5. Place on enamel tray and cook on Combination: 220 °C + Low

microwave for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Fish

Bouillabaisse

Thai Trout

Cod and Leek Bake

ingredients

Serves 6

225 g (8 oz) tomatoes

125 ml (4 . oz) olive oil

30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée

2 onions, chopped

1 large leek, sliced

4 garlic cloves, crushed

1.2 ltr (2 pt) sh stock

salt and black pepper

150 ml (¼ pt) dry white wine

4 sprig thyme

small piece orange peel

4 strands saron

5 ml (1 tsp) chilli sauce

450 g (1 lb) cod, haddock or coley

450 g (1 lb) mixed seafood

4 large fresh prawns

bunch dill, chopped, to garnish

Dish: 1 x 3 litre (6 pt) Pyrex

casserole dish

Accessory: none

ingredients

Serves 2

2 trout llets,

approx 150 g (5 oz) each

2 cloves of garlic, nely chopped

1-2 small red chilli, nely chopped

1 lime, zest and juice

4 spring onions, nely chopped

30 ml (2 tbsp) light soy sauce

Dish: 1 x Pyrex

shallow dish

Accessory: none

ingredients

Serves 6

800 g (1 lb 12 oz) cod, llets

2 large leeks, nely sliced

300 ml (½ pt) single cream

500 g (1 lb 2 oz) potatoes, quartered

50 g (2 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated

salt and pepper

Dish: 1 x shallow dish,

1 x 27 cm (10 ½ inch) Pyrex

casserole dish with lid

1 x large Pyrex

dish

1 x 27 cm (10 ½ inch) round dish

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Skin the tomatoes and cut into four pieces, removing the cores.

Place the oil and tomato purée in a large bowl, heat on High

microwave for 1 minute and mix well. Add the onions and leek,

cook on High microwave for 3-4 minutes or until soft.

2. Add the garlic, tomatoes, stock, seasoning, wine, thyme, orange

peel, saffron and chilli sauce. Heat on High microwave for

3-4 minutes. Skin the sh, cut into chunks and add to the tomato

liquid. Cook on High microwave for 3-4 minutes or until the sh

is cooked. Add the mixed seafood and prawns and heat again for

2-3 minutes on High microwave or until hot, taking care not to

overcook the sh.

3. Serve garnished with dill.

1. Place sh llets into a shallow dish, sprinkle the remaining

ingredients on the top of the sh. Cover and cook on Medium

microwave for 4-5 minutes, or until the sh is cooked through.

1. Place the cod in a shallow dish, add 45 ml (3 tbsp) water. Cover

and cook on High microwave for 5-6 minutes. Drain the cod and

break into pieces, taking care to remove all the bones and the skin

2. Place leeks in a casserole dish, cover and cook on High

microwave for 10 minutes. Mix together the sh pieces, leeks,

cream, cheese, salt and pepper

3. Place the potatoes in a large dish, cover and cook on High

microwave for 9-10 minutes. Place the potatoes in a round

buttered dish, cover with the sh, leeks and cheese mixture.

4. Preheat the oven with the enamel tray on Convection 200 ºC.

Place the dish in the oven and cook on Convection 200 ºC + Low

microwave for 10-15 minutes, until it is golden brown on top.

Meat and Poultry

Guidelines

Defrosted Joints

If the meat has previously been frozen,

ensure it is properly thawed before

cooking by microwave. Defrosted joints

of meat must be allowed to Stand for

a minimum of 1 hour before cooking to

ensure the centre is fully defrosted.

Fat

Large amounts of fat absorb

microwave energy and can cause the

meat next to it to overcook. Always

choose joints that aren’t excessively

fatty.

Standing Time

Meat and poultry require a minimum of

15 minutes standing time wrapped in

aluminium foil after cooking by

microwave. Roast meat is always

easier to carve after standing and the

meat will continue to cook during the

stand time.

Bone

Bone tips on legs of lamb and crown

roasts may need shielding when

cooked by microwave, to prevent

overcooking.

Turning

Joints and poultry should be turned

over halfway through cooking.

Shielding

Large joints may need shielding

with pieces of smooth aluminium foil

after half the cooking time to avoid

overcooking on the outside edges.

Turkeys and large chickens should

have their breast meat, legs and wings

protected. Secure foil with cocktail

sticks and do not allow foil to touch the

walls of the oven.

How to Roast a Joint by

Combination

Place the joint on enamel tray and

place on glass turntable.

Meat and Poultry

How to Roast a Joint by

Microwave

To roast basic joints of meat place

the joint onto the rack of a microwave

roasting set and cover with a dome

lid. Alternatively use a large, shallow

dish and place the joint on an upturned

saucer and cover with cling lm.

Roasting Bags

Roasting bags are useful when split up

one side to tent a joint for roasting by

power and time.

Do not use the metal twists supplied.

Tips

Braised and stewed meat cooked in a

microwave has a slightly rm texture

and therefore it is essential to purchase

good quality meats.

When cooking a casserole, place a

saucer or small upturned plate over

the meat to keep it submerged in the

juices.

How to Cook Small Cuts of Meat

by Microwave

Some cuts of meat can be cooked

successfully by microwave although

due to their short cooking times and

no heat source, they will not crisp and

brown.

They should always be cooked on a

microwave safe rack to lift them out of

their juices.

Crispy Bacon

Place on a microwave safe rack

(optional extra obtainable from

cookware shops). Cover with a plain

piece of kitchen towel to minimise

splatter. Cook on High microwave for

approx. 1 minute per rasher, or until

desired crispness is achieved.

Meat and Poultry

Coq au Vin

ingredients

Serves 4

1.2 kg (2 ½ lb) chicken portions,

approx. 4

5 ml (1 tsp) mixed herbs

salt and pepper

100 g (4 oz) streaky bacon

100 g (4 oz) button mushrooms

1 clove of garlic, crushed

450 g (1 lb) whole shallots

30 ml (2 tbsp) brandy

300 ml (½ pt) red wine

300 ml (½ pt) chicken stock

15 ml (1 tbsp) cornour

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

casserole dish with lid

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Place all ingredients, apart from the cornour, in casserole dish

and cover.

2. Place on enamel tray and cook on Combination: Convection

160 °C + Warm microwave for 1 hour 10 minutes or until cooked

through. Stir halfway during cooking.

3. Remove skin from chicken pieces and skim off any excess fat.

Thicken using a little cornour mixed with water. Serve sprinkled

with chopped parsley.

Chicken Satay

Barbeque Spare Ribs

ingredients

Serves 4-6

4 chicken breast llets, skinned and

chopped into small chunks

100 g (4 oz) creamed coconut

45 ml (3 tbsp) lemon juice

30 ml (2 tbsp) soy sauce

30 ml (2 tbsp) vegetable oil

2 garlic cloves, crushed

5 ml (1 tsp) ground turmeric

5 ml (1 tsp) ve-spice powder

5 ml (1 tsp) coriander seeds

5 ml (1 tsp) cumin seeds

90 ml (6 tbsp) peanut butter

large pinch chilli powder

Dish: 1 x small mixing bowl,

8 x wooden skewers

Accessory: Enamel tray + wire

rack

ingredients

Serves 4

675 g (1 ½ lb) pork ribs

30 ml (2 tbsp) white wine vinegar,

Sauce:

45 ml (3 tbsp) tomato sauce

45 ml (3 tbsp) soy sauce

45 ml (3 tbsp) honey

5 ml (1 tsp) dry mustard powder

45 ml (3 tbsp) plum jam

Dish:1 x large Pyrex

casserole dish with lid

1 x Pyrex

bowl

1 x Pyrex

shallow dish

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Place chicken, 50 g (2 oz) creamed coconut, 30 ml (2 tbsp)

lemon juice and 15 ml (1 tbsp) soy sauce into a blender or food

processor. Add the oil, garlic, turmeric, ve spice, coriander and

cumin and blend until smooth.

2. Pour over the chicken. Cover and marinate in the fridge for

2-3 hours or overnight.

3. For the serving sauce: Pour 50 g (2 oz) of creamed coconut into a

large jug. Add the peanut butter, 15 ml (1 tbsp) of the lemon juice,

15 ml (1 tbsp) of the soy sauce, the chilli powder and 80 ml

(5 tbsp) water. Cook on High microwave for 3-4 minutes or

until the sauce boils and thickens, stirring frequently. Turn into a

serving bowl.

4. Thread the chicken onto wooden skewers. Place on wire rack

on enamel tray and cook on Combination: Convection 220 °C

+ Warm microwave for 26-30 minutes or until cooked through,

turning occasionally. Serve hot with sauce for dipping.

1. Place ribs into large casserole dish, cover with water and add the

vinegar.

2. Cover and cook on High microwave for 6-8 minutes then Simmer

microwave for 20 minutes. Drain.

3. Combine all sauce ingredients together in a Pyrex

bowl and heat

on Medium microwave for 2 minutes. Mix thoroughly.

4. Toss ribs in sauce. Arrange on the base of shallow dish on the

enamel tray and cook on Combination: Convection 190 °C +

Simmer microwave for 15-20 minutes or until ribs are dark brown

and crispy.

Meat and Poultry

Casserole Pork with Herby Dumplings

ingredients

Serves 4

30 ml (2 tbsp) oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 green pepper, deseeded and

chopped

225 g (8 oz) carrots, sliced

450 g (1 lb) lean pork, cubed

30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned our

5 ml (1 tsp) ground bay leaves

5 ml (1 tsp) dried sage

salt and pepper

300 ml (½ pt) dry cider

Dumplings:

175 g (6 oz) self raising our

75 g (3 oz) suet

pinch of salt

5 ml (1 tsp) mustard powder

15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped

150 ml (¼ pt) cold water

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

casserole dish with lid

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Place oil, onion, green pepper and carrots in casserole dish, cover

and cook on High microwave for 5 minutes or until soft.

2. Toss pork in seasoned our and add to onion mixture. Stir in

all other ingredients, cover, place on enamel tray and cook on

Combination: Convection 160 °C + Warm microwave for 1 hour

or until pork is tender.

3. Whilst cooking make the dumplings by combining the our, suet,

salt, mustard and parsley. Add the water to make a stiff dough.

Shape dough into 8 round dumplings.

4. When pork is cooked, uncover and place dumplings around

the edge of dish. Cook uncovered on the enamel tray on

Combination: Convection 160 °C + Warm microwave for

15 minutes or until dumplings are cooked through.

Toad in the Hole

Creamy Chicken Gratin

ingredients

Serves 4

150 g (5 oz) plain our

3 ml (½ tsp) salt

2 eggs

300 ml (½ pt) milk and water

25 g (1 oz) oil

450 g (1 lb) sausages

Dish: 1 x mixing bowl,

1 x 25 x 18 cm (10 x 7 inch) oblong

rectangular tin

Accessory: Enamel tray

ingredients

Serves 4

350 g (12 oz) leeks,

trimmed and sliced

25 g (1 oz) butter

30 ml (2 tbsp) plain our

300 ml (½ pt) milk

225 g (8 oz) cooked chicken, chopped

100 g (4 oz) ham, chopped

175 g (6 oz) Gruyere cheese, grated

4 frozen garlic bread slices

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

bowl

1 x 26 cm (10 ½ inch) gratin dish

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Preheat oven with enamel tray on Convection 220 °C.

2. Sift our and salt in a bowl. Add eggs and half the liquid. Beat until

smooth. Gradually stir in remaining liquid.

3. Put oil in tin with sausages on enamel tray. Cook on Convection

220 °C for 15 minutes.

4. Pour in the batter and cook for 15-20 minutes on Convection

220 °C or until the batter is well risen and golden brown.

1. Slice the leeks and place in a large bowl with the butter. Cover

and soften on High microwave for 3-4 minutes or until softened.

2. Add the our and mix well. Stir in the milk and heat, uncovered on

High microwave for 4-5 minutes or until thickened. Stir halfway.

Add the chicken, ham and cheese then season and mix well.

3. Pour into the gratin dish and top with the garlic bread slices. Place

on enamel tray and cook on Combination: Convection 220 °C +

Low microwave for 10-15 minutes or until piping hot and golden.

Belgian Beef Casserole

Savoury Mince

ingredients

Serves 4

675 g (1 ½ lb) braising steak, cubed

3 large onions, thinly sliced

1 clove of garlic, crushed

30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned our

15 ml (1 tbsp) brown sugar

300 ml (½ pt) hot beef stock

300 ml (½ pt) light ale

15 ml (1 tbsp) wine vinegar

5 ml (1 tsp) mixed herbs

2 bay leaves

Topping:

15 ml (1 tbsp) french mustard

60 ml (4 tbsp) butter, softened

1 clove of garlic, crushed

8 x 2.5 cm (1 inch)

french bread, sliced

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

casserole dish with lid

1 x mixing bowl

Accessory: Enamel tray

ingredients

Serves 4

1 onion, diced

1 clove of garlic, crushed

15 ml (1 tbsp) oil

400 g (14 oz) canned chopped

tomatoes

15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato purée

5 ml (1 tsp) mixed herbs

450 g (1 lb) mince

salt and pepper

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

casserole dish with lid

Accessory: none

1. Combine all the casserole ingredients in dish. Cover with lid and

cook on enamel tray on Combination: Convection 160 ˚C +

Warm microwave for 1 hour, or until meat is tender. Remove bay

leaves.

2. For topping, blend mustard, butter and garlic in a mixing bowl.

Spread over one side of each bread slice.

2. Uncover casserole and arrange bread on top. Return to oven and

cook uncovered on Combination: Convection 160 ˚C + Warm

microwave for a further 10 minutes. The casserole is ready when

the bread slices are crisp and golden.

1. Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole dish, cover and cook on

High microwave for 2 minutes or until soft.

2. Place all other ingredients in casserole dish. Stir well.

3. Cover and cook on High microwave for 10 minutes then Medium

microwave for 15-20 minutes or until cooked.

Variation: Chilli con carne

Add 400 g (14 oz) canned red kidney beans drained, 5-10 ml

(1-2 tsp) chilli powder, 1 diced green pepper to the ingredients

above.

Shepherd’s Pie

ingredients

Serves 4

1 medium onion, chopped

2 carrots, chopped

25 g (1 oz) butter

350 g (12 oz) lamb or beef mince

300 ml (½ pt) hot lamb or beef stock

3 ml (½ tsp) Worcestershire sauce

5 ml (1 tsp) tomato purée

15 ml (1 tbsp) cornour

salt and pepper

675 g (1 ½ lb) potatoes, cubed

135 ml (9 tbsp) water

30 ml (2 tbsp) milk

25 g (1 oz) cheese

Dish: 1 x medium Pyrex

casserole dish with lid

1 x large Pyrex

casserole dish

with lid

1 x square Pyrex

dish 22 x 22 cm

(8 ½ inch x 8 ½ inch)

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Place onion, carrots and butter in medium casserole dish. Cover

and cook on High microwave for 3-5 minutes or until soft.

2. Add mince to vegetables and mix well. Mix together stock,

Worcestershire sauce and tomato purée, pour over mince and

season to taste. Cook on High microwave for 5 minutes. Add

cornour, cook on High microwave for 5-7 minutes or until

thickened. Transfer to square Pyrex

dish.

3. Cook potatoes with water in large casserole dish, covered on High

microwave for 7-8 minutes. Drain and mash well with the milk and

spread on top of the meat, using a fork to make a pattern on top.

4. Sprinkle with cheese, place on enamel tray and cook on

Combination: Convection 190 °C + Warm microwave for

approx. 15-20 minutes or until top is crisp and golden.

Meat and Poultry

Lasagne

Hungarian Goulash

ingredients

Serves 4

2 x quantities of white sauce

(refer to page 103)

5 ml (1 tsp) mustard

100 g (4 oz) grated cheese

salt and pepper

1 quantity of savoury mince

(refer to page 92)

12 sheets pre-cooked lasagne

60 ml (4 tbsp) Parmesan cheese

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

rectangular dish

Accessory: Enamel tray

ingredients

Serves 4

600 g (1 ¼ lb) braising steak, cubed

45 ml (3 tbsp) seasoned our

600 ml (1 pt) hot beef stock

45 ml (3 tbsp) tomato purée

30 ml (2 tbsp) paprika

5 ml (1 tsp) sugar

60 ml (4 tbsp) soured cream

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

casserole dish with lid

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Add mustard, cheese and seasoning to the hot white sauce.

2. Cover the base of the dish with a layer of cheese sauce, then a

layer of lasagne, followed by a layer of hot meat mixture. Continue

with a layer of lasagne then meat, ending with a layer of cheese

sauce.

3. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top, place on enamel tray and

cook on Combination: Convection 190 °C + Simmer microwave

for 15-20 minutes or until the pasta is tender and the top is crispy

and golden brown.

1. Toss meat in the our. Combine all ingredients except the soured

cream in casserole dish, cover.

2. Place on enamel tray and cook on Combination: Convection

160 °C + Warm microwave for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the

meat is tender.

3. Remove from oven and immediately stir in the soured cream.

Serve with ribbon noodles.

Moussaka

ingredients

Serves 4

30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil

2 cloves of crushed garlic

1 medium onion, chopped

1 aubergine, sliced

400 g (14 oz) canned chopped

tomatoes

350 g (12 oz) lamb mince

30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée

salt and pepper

Topping:

2 eggs

150 ml (¼ pt) single cream

100 g (4 oz) cheese, grated

25 g (1 oz) Parmesan cheese, grated

Dish: 1 x 20 cm (8 inch) shallow dish

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Place oil, garlic, onion and aubergine in dish. Cover and cook on

High microwave for 2 minutes or until softened.

2. Add tomatoes and lamb mince and purée and cook re-covered on

High microwave for 7 minutes. Season and mix well.

3. Whisk eggs, cream and cheese together and pour over lamb.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, place on enamel tray and cook

on Combination: Convection 190 °C + Simmer microwave for

15-20 minutes or until topping is puffed and golden.

Kedgeree

ingredients

Serves 4

175 g (6 oz) easy cook brown rice

450 ml (¾ pt) hot chicken stock

450 g (1 lb) smoked haddock

30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon, juiced

1 medium onion, chopped

15 ml (1 tbsp) oil

150 ml (¼ pt) soured cream

15 ml (1 tbsp) curry paste

100 g (4 oz) frozen peas

30 ml (2 tbsp) parsley, chopped

2 boiled eggs,

chopped into small chunks

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

casserole dish with lid

1 x Pyrex

shallow dish

1 x small Pyrex

dish

Accessory: none

1. Place the rice and chicken stock in casserole dish, cover and cook

on High microwave for 15-20 minutes or until tender.

2. Place the sh in a shallow dish, sprinkle with lemon juice, cover

and cook on High microwave for 5-6 minutes or until cooked. Skin

and ake.

3. Place onion and oil in a small dish, cover and cook on High

microwave for 3-4 minutes or until softened.

4. Combine the soured cream with curry paste. Mix into rice then stir

in aked sh, onion, peas, parsley, eggs and seasoning. Cover

and cook on High microwave for 5 minutes or until piping hot.

Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto

ingredients

Serves 4

40 g (1 ½ oz) dried cep mushrooms

50 g (2 oz) butter

1 clove of garlic, nely chopped

1 small onion, nely chopped

freshly ground black pepper

250 g (9 oz) arborio rice

300 ml (½ pt) hot vegetable stock

12 basil leaves, torn

Dish: 1 x Pyrex

shallow dish

1 x large casserole dish with lid

Accessory: none

1. In shallow dish, soak mushrooms in 300 ml (½ pt) warm water.

2. Place the butter, garlic and onion in a large casserole dish, cover

and cook on High microwave for 3 minutes, or until softened.

Season with freshly ground black pepper.

3. Stir the rice into the butter mixture and add the hot stock and

soaking liquid from the mushrooms. Cover and cook for a further

5 minutes on High microwave.

4. Stir the mushrooms into the rice mixture. Cover and cook for a

further 5 minutes on High microwave.

5. Stir and add the basil. Continue to cook for the nal 5 minutes on

High microwave. Leave to stand for approx. 10 minutes and then

stir with a fork.

Vegetable and Chick Pea Casserole

ingredients

Serves 4

1 medium onion, chopped

10 ml (2 tsp) vegetable oil

2 medium courgettes, thickly sliced

1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped

2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced

1 small cauliower, divided into orets

100 g (4 oz) dried apricots, halved

2 cloves of garlic, crushed

425 g (15 oz) canned chick peas,

drained

3 ml (½ tsp) ground tumeric

3 ml (½ tsp) ground corriander

3 ml (½ tsp) ground cumin

5 ml (1 tsp) paprika

2.5 cm (1 inch) piece fresh root ginger,

peeled and nely chopped

salt and pepper

450 ml (¾ pt) hot vegetable stock

parsley, chopped

Dish: 1 x large casserole dish with lid

1 x Pyrex

shallow dish

Accessory: none

1. Place the onion and oil in a large casserole dish. Cover and cook

on High microwave for 3 minutes or until starting to soften.

2. Add the prepared vegetables, apricots, garlic, chick peas and stir

in the spices, salt, pepper and stock.

3. Cover and cook on High microwave for 20-25 minutes or until

vegetables are soft. Stir two or three times during cooking. Serve

with couscous or rice and garnish with parsley.

N.B.

To prepare couscous: Place 300 ml (½ pt) vegetable stock

in a shallow dish and 1.2 ml (¼ tsp) turmeric. Cook on High

microwave for 4 minutes or until boiling. Add 175 g (6 oz)

couscous and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Fluff up with a fork

before serving.

Pasta, Rice and Beans

Tagliatelle Toscana

ingredients

Serves 4

400 g (14 oz) fresh tagliatelle

1 large onion, chopped

1 clove of garlic, crushed

15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil

1 large aubergine, cubed

400 g (14 oz) canned chopped

tomatoes

5 ml (1 tsp) basil

15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato purée

15 g (½ oz) butter

salt and pepper

8-10 black olives, stoned

100 g (4 oz) mozzarella, diced

30 ml (2 tbsp) Parmesan cheese,

grated

Dish: 2 x large Pyrex

casserole dish with lid

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Cook the pasta in casserole dish with 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water,

covered, on High microwave for 4 minutes or until tender. Drain.

2. Place onion, garlic and oil in a casserole dish, cover and cook on

High microwave for 2 minutes or until soft. Add the aubergine,

chopped tomates, basil, tomato purée, butter, seasoning and

olives. Cover and cook on High microwave for 6-8 minutes.

3. Mix the drained pasta with the mozzarella. Place in a casserole

dish. Pour the sauce over the top. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Place

on enamel tray and cook on Combination: Convection 220 ˚C +

Warm microwave for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and piping

hot.

Roast Vegetable and Pasta Gratin

ingredients

Serves 4

1 auberbine, diced

2 leeks, sliced

1 red pepper, chopped

1 green pepper, chopped

1 onion, chopped

1 clove of garlic, crushed

45 ml (3 tbsp) olive oil

225 g (8 oz) pasta shapes

225 g (8 oz) fresh spinach

White sauce:

40 g (1 ½ oz) butter

40 g (1 ½ oz) our

600 ml (1 pt) milk

15 ml (1 tbsp) mustard

50 g (2 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated

150 g (5 oz) Boursin

cheese

salt and pepper

Dish: 1 x small roasting dish

1 x large casserole dish with lid

1 x large Pyrex

shallow dish

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Preheat oven with enamel tray on Convection 220 °C. Chop all

the vegetables except spinach into bite sized pieces and put in

roasting dish with the oil. Cook on Convection 220 °C

25-30 minutes.

2. Cook the pasta shapes in a casserole dish with 450 ml (¾ pt)

boiling water on High microwave for 5-6 minutes or until soft.

Drain. Wash the spinach and tear into small pieces.

3. Make the white sauce as per instructions on page 103, add the

mustard, Cheddar, Boursin

cheese and stir thoroughly until

smooth. Season well.

4. Mix the pasta, spinach and roast vegetables with the sauce and

place in a large shallow dish. Sprinkle the top with cheese.

5. Cook on enamel tray on Combination: Convection 220 °C +

Low microwave for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Lentil Biryani

ingredients

Serves 4-6

15 ml (1 tbsp) oil

1 large onion, sliced

5 ml (1 tsp) ginger root, grated

1 clove of garlic, crushed

3 ml (½ tsp) tumeric

5 ml (1 tsp) chilli powder

10 ml (2 tsp) curry powder

150 ml (¼ pt) natural yoghurt

100 g (4 oz) mushrooms, sliced

2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped

100 g (4 oz) canned green lentils

300 ml (½ pt) hot water

50 g (2 oz) cashew nuts

450 g (1 lb) cooked basmati rice

Garnish:

1 hard boiled egg, sliced

corriander leaves

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

casserole

dish with lid

Accessory: none

1. Place the oil and onion in a large casserole dish. Cover and cook

on High microwave for 3 minutes or until softened.

2. Add the ginger, garlic, turmeric, chilli and curry powder. Cover and

cook on High microwave for 2 minutes.

3. Add the yoghurt, mushrooms, tomatoes, lentils and water. Cover

and cook on High microwave for 30-35 minutes or until the lentils

are tender and the liquid has evaporated.

4. Add the cooked rice and cashew nuts to the lentil mixture and mix

thoroughly. Reheat on High microwave if necessary. Garnish and

serve.

Stuffed Croissants

Mufn Pizzas

Cheese, Onion and Olive Scones

ingredients

Makes 8

100 g (4 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated

100 g (4 oz) smoked ham, diced

1 tomato, deseeded and chopped

60 ml (4 tbsp) sour cream

15 ml (1 tbsp) mayonnaise

10 ml (2 tsp) wholegrain mustard

pepper

8 croissants

Dish: 1 x medium Pyrex

mixing

bowl

Accessory: Enamel tray + wire

rack

ingredients

Serves 4

150 ml (¼ pt) Passata

100 g (4 oz) garlic sausage, cubed

1 clove of garlic, crushed

1 small onion, diced

4 large muns, halved

100 g (4 oz) cheese, grated

50 g (2 oz) canned anchovy llets

black olive garnish

Dish: 1 x Pyrex

mixing bowl

Accessory: Enamel tray + wire

rack

ingredients

Serves 4

1 medium onion, nely chopped

15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil

175 g (6 oz) self-raising our

3 ml (½ tsp) salt

3 ml (½ tsp) mustard powder

3 ml (½ tsp) cayenne pepper

salt and pepper

25 g (1 oz) butter

40 g (1 ½ oz) strong Cheddar

cheese, grated

40 g (1 ½ oz) Parmesan cheese

25 g (1 oz) black olives, stoned and

chopped

1 egg, beaten

45 ml (3 tbsp) milk

1 egg for glazing

Dish: 1 x small Pyrex

bowl

1 x Pyrex

mixing bowl

small baking sheet

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Combine all the lling ingredients in mixing bowl.

2. Slice in back of each croissant and ll with mixture.

3. Place 4 croissants on enamel tray on wire rack and cook on

Combination: Grill 1 + Simmer microwave for 5-6 minutes.

Repeat with the remaining 4 croissants.

1. Place Passata, sausage, garlic and onion in a bowl and mix well.

2. Arrange mufn halves, 4 at a time on wire rack on enamel tray

and toast on Grill 1 for 4-6 minutes or until browned.

3. Spread mufns with the mixture. Top with cheese, anchovies and

olives.

4. Cook on Combination: Grill 1 + Warm microwave for 4-6 minutes

or until cheese has melted and is beginning to brown.

1. Place onion and oil in a bowl. Cover and cook on High microwave

for 3 minutes or until softened. Drain.

2. Preheat oven on Convection 200 °C with enamel tray.

3. Sift together the our, salt, mustard and cayenne with seasoning.

Rub in the butter.

4. Mix in onion, cheeses and olives. Beat egg and milk together.

Pour into our mixture and bring to a soft dough.

5. On a oured surface roll out dough to approx. 2 cm (¾ inch) thick.

Cut out rounds using a 6 cm (2 ½ inch) pastry cutter and brush

with beaten egg.

6. Place the dough rounds on a lightly greased baking sheet. Place

on the enamel tray and cook on Convection 200 °C for

16-20 minutes or until cooked and golden brown.

Cheese and Egg Dishes

Brie and Cranberry Crostini

ingredients

Serves 4

1 small baguette, cut into 8 slices

60 ml (4 tbsp) cranberry sauce

175 g (6 oz) brie, sliced

sesame seeds

Dish: none

Accessory: Enamel tray + wire

rack

1. Place the slices of baguette on the wire rack on enamel tray and

cook on Grill 1 for 2-3 minutes or until lightly toasted.

2. Turn the slices over and spread each slice with cranberry sauce.

3. Top with a slice of brie and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

4. Cook on wire rack on enamel tray on Combination: Grill 1 +

Simmer microwave for 3-4 minutes or until cheese has started to

melt and sesame seeds turn golden.

Croque Monsieur

Macaroni Cheese

ingredients

Serves 2

4 slices bread, buttered

5 ml (1 tsp) dijon mustard

2 slices smoked ham

100 g (4 oz) sliced cheese

Dish: none

Accessory: Enamel tray + wire

rack

ingredients

Serves 4

175 g (6 oz) quick cooking macaroni

175 g (6 oz) butter

1 small onion, nely chopped

100 g (4 oz) bacon, chopped

40 g (1 ½ oz) our

600 ml (1 pt) milk

salt and pepper

5 ml (1 tsp) french mustard

150 g (5 oz) red cheese, grated

30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh brown

breadcrumbs

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

casserole dish

1 x large Pyrex

jug

1 x large shallow Pyrex

dish

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Place the bread, buttered side up on wire rack on enamel tray and

cook on Grill 1 for approx. 3-4 minutes or until browning.

2. On 2 slices of the bread, spread the untoasted sides with mustard

and top with ham and cheese. Cover with the other slices,

browned side up.

3. Place back on the wire rack on enamel tray and cook on

Combination: Grill 1 + Simmer microwave for 1-2 minutes or

until the cheese has melted.

1. Cook macaroni in large casserole dish in 450 ml (¾ pt) boiling

water. Cover and cook on High microwave for 5-6 minutes or until

soft. Drain.

2. Place butter, onion and bacon in a jug. Cover. Cook on High

microwave for 5 minutes or until onion is soft. Stir halfway through

cooking.

3. Stir in our and cook for 30 seconds on High microwave.

4. Gradually add milk, stir well and season. Cook on High microwave

for 5-6 minutes or until sauce is thick and bubbling. Stir twice

during cooking.

5. Add mustard and 100 g (4 oz) grated cheese. Place the macaroni

in a large shallow dish. Add sauce and mix well. Sprinkle with

breadcrumbs and remaining cheese.

6. Place on enamel tray and cook on Combination: Convection

220 °C + Low microwave for 10-12 minutes or until cheese starts

to melt.

Vegetables and Vegetarian

• Root vegetables. i.e. carrots,

swede, should be cut into slices,

strips or cubes.

• Do not mix fresh and frozen

vegetables as the cooking times

may be different.

• If cooking potatoes with other

vegetables, only cook with other

root vegetables.

• Never add salt to vegetables before

microwaving. Remember the

avour of microwaved vegetables is

much better than boiled.

• Cabbage should be shredded and

cooked by High microwave. Approx.

500 g for 12-14 minutes with 75 ml

(5 tbsp) water.

• Fresh vegetables require 15 ml

(1 tbsp) of water per 100 g

vegetables. Cover with pierced

cling lm or lid and stir halfway.

• Always cook vegetables in a dish

that is a suitable size. Use at

dishes not basins. Always cover

with microwave cling lm or a lid.

Vegetables and Vegetarian

• Certain vegetables i.e. broccoli and

asparagus, should be arranged so

that the tips are in the centre of the

dish as these require less cooking.

• Whole cauliower should be

cooked upside down on Medium

microwave for 10 minutes. approx.

with 90 ml (6 tbsp) water.

Jacket Potatoes

Varieties of potatoes vary in their suitability for cooking by microwave. We

recommend Maris Piper for consistently good results. The cooking times given

may need adjustment for other varieties. The ideal size of potato to be cooked by

microwave is 200 g - 250 g (7-9 oz).

Before Cooking

Wash potatoes and prick skins

several times. Spread around edge of

turntable.

After Cooking

Remove from oven and wrap in

aluminium foil to retain the heat. Leave

to stand for 5 minutes.

100

Vegetable Chilli

ingredients

Serves 4

15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil

1 onion, nely chopped

1 green pepper, deseeded, chopped

1 chilli, chopped

2 carrots, diced

5 ml (1 tsp) chilli powder

3 ml (½ tsp) cumin

175 g (6 oz) bulgar wheat

400 g (14 oz) canned chopped

tomatoes

30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée

400 g (14 oz) canned red kidney

beans, drained

450 ml (¾ pt) water

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

casserole

dish with lid

Accessory: none

1. Place oil, onion, pepper, chilli and carrots in a large casserole,

cover and cook on High microwave for 4-5 minutes or until

softened.

2. Add chilli powder and cumin. Stir in bulgar wheat, chopped

tomatoes, tomato purée, red kidney beans and water. Cover and

cook on High microwave for 10-15 minutes.

Leek and Potato Gratin

ingredients

Serves 4

450 g (1 lb) leeks deseeded,

thinly sliced

450 g (1 lb) potatoes, thinly sliced

150 g (5 oz) blue cheese

225 g (8 oz) Greek yoghurt

75 ml (5 tbsp) double cream

50 g (2 oz) brown breadcrumbs

salt and pepper

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

bowl

1 x small mixing bowl

1 x 25 cm (10 inch) Pyrex

an dish

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Place the vegetables in large bowl. Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) of water,

cover and cook on High microwave for 10-12 minutes or until the

vegetables are softened.

2. Crumble or nely chop the cheese into a bowl and gradually blend

in the yoghurt and the double cream.

3. Drain the vegetables and arrange in a an dish. Season and pour

over the blue cheese cream mixture. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs,

place on enamel tray and cook on Combination: Convection

220 ˚C + Low microwave for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Roast Vegetable Parcels

ingredients

Serves 4

450 g (1 lb) mixed vegetable e.g.

sweet potato, red pepper, leeks,

aubergine, coutgettes, onion,

chopped

1 clove of garlic, crushed

30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil

200 g (7 oz) canned chopped

tomatoes

10 ml (2 tsp) tomato purée

25 g (1 oz) pine nuts

50 g (2 oz) Gruyère cheese, grated

100 g (4 oz) Boursin

cheese

15 ml (1 tbsp) single cream

225 g (8 oz) ready made pu pastry

1 egg for glazing

Dish: 1 x large mixing bowl

1 x large Pyrex

bowl

1 x small mixing bowl

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Preheat oven Convection 220 °C with enamel tray. Chop

vegetables into 2 ½ cm (1 inch) chunks.

2. Add garlic and oil, mix thoroughly with mixed vegetables. Place

onto enamel tray.

3. Cook on Convection 220 °C for 20-25 minutes until vegetables

are browned and al dente.

4. Place the chopped tomatoes and purée in a heatproof bowl

uncovered and cook on High microwave for 5 minutes then

Medium microwave for 5 minutes or until mixture is reduced in

volume and thickened.

5. Mix the tomato sauce with the cooked vegetables and pine nuts.

6. Mix together the Gruyère cheese, Boursin

and single cream.

7. Roll out pastry until it measures approx 40 cm (16 inch) square.

Divide into 4 equal squares.

8. Place ¼ of the vegetable mixture in the centre of the square and

top with ¼ of the cheese mixture.

9. Bring the corners of the pastry to the centre, pressing the edges

together. Seal with water. Glaze with beaten egg.

10. Cook in a preheated oven on Convection 220 °C for

15-20 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

Vegetables and Vegetarian

101

Vegetables and Vegetarian

Vegetable Lasagne

ingredients

Serves 4-6

1 large onion, chopped

25 g (1 oz) butter

1 clove of garlic, crushed

225 g (8 oz) carrots, diced

225 g (8 oz) leeks, chopped

225 g (8 oz) courgettes, diced

1 green pepper, chopped

150 ml (¼ pt) hot vegetable stock

salt and pepper

300 ml (½ pint) prepared tomato sauce

175 g (6 oz) fresh lasagne sheets

225 g (8 oz) Mozzarella cheese

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

casserole dish

with lid

1 x Pyrex

rectangular dish

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Place onion and butter in a casserole dish, cover and cook on

High microwave for 3 minutes. Add vegetables and stock, cover

and cook on High microwave for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables

are soft, drain. Season to taste.

2. Cover base of rectangular dish with a thin layer of tomato sauce,

then a layer of lasagne on top followed by a layer of vegetable

mixture. Thinly slice 175 g (6 oz) of the cheese and layer on top of

vegetables. Continue layering until ingredients are all used ending

with a tomato sauce layer.

3. Grate remaining cheese and arrange over top. Cook on enamel

tray on Combination: Convection 190 °C + Simmer microwave

for 20-25 minutes or until the pasta is cooked.

Goat’s Cheese Tart with Roasted Vegetables

ingredients

Serves 4

100 g (4 oz) butter

225 g (8 oz) plain our

50 g (2 oz) Parmesan cheese,

grated nely

1 red pepper, diced into 4 cm

(1 ½ inch) pieces

1 yellow pepper, diced into 4 cm

(1 ½ inch) pieces

2 medium courgettes, sliced

100 g (4 oz) auberbine, diced into

4 cm (1 ½ inch) pieces

15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil

100 g (4 oz) soft goat’s cheese

3 eggs, beaten

75 ml (5 tbsp) crème fraiche or

double cream

15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped

salt and pepper

Dish: 1 x large mixing bowl

1 x 23 cm (9 inch) an dish

1 x Jug

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Preheat the oven on Convection 200 °C.

2. Rub the butter into the our until the mixture resembles ne

breadcrumbs. Stir in the parmesan, add 2-3 tbsps (30-45 ml) cold

water and mix to a rm dough.

3. Roll out and line the an dish. Prick the base with a fork and allow

to rest for 15 minutes.

4. Cover the pastry with greaseproof, add baking beans and cook on

enamel tray on Convection 200 °C for 10 minutes. Remove the

paper and beans and cook for a further 5 minutes or until cooked.

Allow to cool.

5. Place the prepared vegetables on enamel tray and drizzle with

olive oil. Cook on Combination: Grill 1 + Simmer microwave for

10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn halfway during

cooking.

6. Place the vegetables in the an case and dot teaspoons of the

goat’s cheese around the vegetables.

7. Beat together the eggs and creme fraiche until smooth, add the

parsley and seasoning. Pour carefully over the lling.

8. Place on enamel tray and cook on Combination: Convection

190 °C + Warm microwave for 20-23 minutes or until set and

lightly browned.

Roast Potatoes

ingredients

Serves 4

450 g (1 lb) potatoes,

25 g (1 oz) butter

30 ml (2 tbsp) oil

Dish: none

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Peel and cut potatoes into quarters. Par boil and drain (see

page 80).

2. Place potatoes, oil and butter on enamel tray.

3. Cook on Combination: Convection 220 ºC + Warm microwave

for 25 minutes turning and basting potatoes during cooking, or

until crisp and brown.

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Cauliower Cheese

ingredients

Serves 4

1 cauliower

90 ml (6 tbsp) water

25 g (1 oz) butter

25 g (1 oz) our

3 ml (½ tsp) french mustard

300 ml (½ pt) milk

salt and pepper

Topping:

75 g (3 oz) red cheese, grated

15 ml (1 tbsp) brown breadcrumbs

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

casserole

dish with lid

1 x Pyrex

jug

1 x medium Pyrex

gratin dish

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Place cauliower orets in a bowl. Add water. Cover and cook on

Medium microwave for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain.

2. Melt butter on High microwave for 30-50 seconds in a Pyrex

jug.

Stir in our and mustard. Cook for a further 30 seconds. Add milk

gradually. Stir well and season.

3. Cook on High microwave for 2-3 minutes or until sauce is thick

and bubbling. Stir once halfway during cooking. Stir in 60 g

(4 tbsp) grated cheese.

4. Place cauliower in gratin dish and pour over sauce. Top with

remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.

5. Place on enamel tray and cook on Combination: Convection

220 °C + Warm microwave for 15-17 minutes or until golden

brown.

Spicy Potatoes

ingredients

Serves 4

350 g (12 oz) potatoes

45 ml (3 tbsp) natural yoghurt

10 ml (2 tsp) mango chutney

3 ml (½ tsp) cumin

3 ml (½ tsp) corriander

3 ml (½ tsp) tumeric

3 ml (½ tsp) garam marsala

10 ml (2 tsp) fresh corriander

pinch chilli powder

15 g (½ oz) sultanas

salt and pepper

Dish: 1 x 1.5 litre (2 pt) Pyrex

casserole dish with lid

1 x Pyrex

mixing bowl

Accessory: none

1. Cut the potatoes into large cubes and place in a large bowl with

6 tbsp (90 ml) water. Cover and cook on High microwave for

6-8 minutes or until soft. Drain and set aside.

2. Mix the remaining ingredients together. Add the potatoes and mix

well. Serve either hot or cold.

Vegetables and Vegetarian

Stuffed Peppers

ingredients

Serves 6

3 red peppers

3 yellow peppers

1 bunch spring onions, thinly sliced

30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil

50 g (2 oz) pine nuts

2 cloves of garlic, crushed

100 g (4 oz) long grain rice

300 ml (½ pint) hot vegetable stock

100 g (4 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved

100 g (4 oz) mozzarella, diced

100 g (4 oz) gorgonzola or any

blue cheese, diced

1 handful parsley, nely shredded

1 handful basil, nely shredded

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

casserole dish

1 x large Pyrex

rectangular dish

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Slice the tops off the peppers and put to one side. Remove the

seeds and rinse out.

2. Place the spring onions, oil, garlic and pine nuts into in a casserole

dish and stir together. Cook on High microwave for 2 minutes.

3. Add rice and hot stock. Cover and cook on High microwave for

10 minutes.

4. Allow to cool slightly and then stir in the cherry tomatoes,

mozzarella, gorgonzola, parsley and basil. Season well.

5. Spoon the stufng into the peppers and arrange them closely

together in the rectangular dish.

6. Place on enamel tray and cook on Combination: Convection

220 °C + Simmer microwave for 10 minutes.

7. Place tops back on peppers and cook on Combination: Grill 1 +

Simmer microwave for a further 8-10 minutes.

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Sauces

White Sauce

Sauces

ingredients

30 g (1 oz) butter, room temperature

30 g (1 oz) our

600 ml (1 pt) whole milk

Variations:

parsley, onion, cheese

15 ml lemon juice

Dish: 1 x 1 litre (1 ¾ pt) Pyrex

jug

Accessory: none

1. Melt butter in jug on High microwave for 20-40 seconds.

2. Stir in the our to make a roux.

3. Add the milk gradually stirring continuously until well combined.

4. Cook for 2 minutes on High microwave. Stir and cook for a further

3 minutes. Sauce should be smooth and glossy and coat the back

of a spoon.

Custard

ingredients

30 ml (2 tbsp) custard powder

15 ml (1 tbsp) sugar

600 ml (1 pt) whole milk

Dish: 1 x 1 litre (1 ¾ pt) Pyrex

jug

Accessory: none

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 microwave for 4-6 minutes. Whisk well halfway

through cooking time and again at the end.

Container Size

Always use a container or jug at least

twice the capacity of the sauce, to

avoid boiling over.

Covering

Do not cover sauces when cooking.

Caution!

Sauces/gravy should be

thoroughly stirred before, during

and after cooking, to avoid any

eruptions and to result in a

smooth sauce.

Reheating

Sauces can be made in advance and

reheated by microwave. Reheat on

High microwave and stir halfway.

Wooden Spoons

Do not leave wooden spoons in the

sauce when cooking. The wood may

dry out and burn. Never leave metal

spoons in the sauce.

Variations of White Sauce:

Parsley

Stir 60 ml (4 tbsp) chopped parsley and 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice into

sauce halfway through cooking time.

Onion

Cook 1 small onion in the butter for 30 seconds on High microwave

before adding the our and milk.

Cheese

Stir in 75 g (3 oz) grated cheese at the end of cooking time.

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Sauces

Hollandaise Sauce

ingredients

3 egg yolks

30 ml (2 tbsp) white wine vinegar

100 g (4 oz) unsalted butter,

chilled and cubed

pepper

Dish: 1 x 1 litre (1 ¾ pt) Pyrex

jug

Accessory: none

1. Place egg yolks and vinegar in a jug. Beat well.

2. Drop cubes of butter on top. Cook on High microwave for 20

seconds.

3. Whisk. Cook on High microwave for 10 seconds.

4. Whisk again and cook on High microwave for 10 seconds. Repeat

in 10 second stages until sauce is thick and creamy.

5. Season and serve immediately with salmon steaks or asparagus

spears.

N.B. This sauce must not boil or eggs will curdle.

Chocolate Sauce

Roquefort Sauce

ingredients

25 g (1 oz) butter

75 g (3 oz) caster sugar

75 g (3 oz) soft brown sugar

50 g (2 oz) cocoa powder

3 ml (½ tsp) vanilla essence

300 ml (½ pt) milk

Dish: 1 x 1 litre (1 ¾ pt) Pyrex

jug

Accessory: none

ingredients

50 g (2 oz) Roquefort cheese

200 ml (⅓ pt) single cream

30 ml (2 tbsp) cornour

salt and pepper

Dish: 1 x 500 ml Pyrex

bowl

Accessory: none

1. Melt butter in a Pyrex

jug on High microwave for 30-50 seconds.

2. Stir in sugars, cocoa powder and vanilla essence.

3. Gradually add milk, stirring well.

4. Cook on High microwave for 2 minutes. Stir well. Repeat this

again three more times or until you achieve a smooth and glossy

consistency that coats the back of a spoon.

1. Cut the Roquefort into pieces, place in a bowl and melt using

Medium microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds.

2. Add the cream and cornour mixed with 15 ml (1 tbsp) water.

Cook on High microwave for 3-3 minutes 30 seconds, whisk

halfway through the cooking time. Check the seasoning before

serving.

Pepper Sauce

ingredients

1 onion, chopped

40 g (1 ½ oz) butter

30 g (1 oz) our

2 stock cubes

15 ml (1 tbsp) tarragon vinegar

10 ml (2 tsp) white pepper

15 ml (1 tbsp) cognac

200 ml (⅓ pt) créme fraîche

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

bowl

Accessory: none

1. Cook the onion in the bowl with butter for 2-3 minutes on High

microwave.

2. Add ours, mix, cook again for 1 minute on High microwave and

add 400 ml ( pt) of hot water, 2 stock cubes, vinegar and white

pepper. Cook uncovered at High microwave for 3 minutes.

3. Remove from the oven and add cognac and crème fraiche. Mix

well.

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Baked Jam Roly poly pudding

ingredients

Serves 4

1 quantity of suet pastry (as above)

75 ml (5 tbsp) seedless

raspberry jam

milk to glaze

Dish: 1 x 1 kg (2 lb) Pyrex

loaf

dish

Accessory: Enamel tray

ingredients

225 g (8 oz) self-raising our

3 ml (½ tsp) salt

100 g (4 oz) shredded suet

105 ml (7 tbsp) cold water

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

mixing bowl

Accessory: none

1. Roll out pastry to approx. 23 x 32 cm (9 x 13 inch).

2. Spread the jam over the pastry leaving 1 cm (½ inch) border all

round. Brush the edges with milk and roll the pastry up evenly,

starting at one short side and sealing the edges.

3. Brush top with milk and place in loaf dish. Preheat oven with

enamel tray on Convection 210 °C. Cook on Combination:

Convection 220 °C + Simmer microwave for 15-18 minutes or

until golden.

1. In Pyrex

mixing bowl, mix together our, salt and suet.

2. Add water and mix to a soft dough. Knead lightly until smooth.

Apple Strudel

ingredients

Serves 4

600 g (1 lb 5 oz) granny smiths

apples, peeled, cored and sliced

½ lemon, juiced

50 g (2 oz) golden caster sugar

50 g (2 oz) walnuts, roughly chopped

50 g (2 oz) sultanas

5 ml (1 tsp) ground cinnamon

50 g (2 oz) ground almonds

6 sheets lo pastry

50 g (2 oz) butter, melted

icing sugar to serve

Dish: 1 x Pyrex

mixing bowl

baking sheet

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Preheat the oven on Convection 180 °C with enamel tray.

2. Put the apples and lemon juice into a bowl and toss together.

3. Add the sugar, walnuts, sultanas, cinnamon and almonds and mix

together.

4. Take three sheets of lo pastry and brush with melted butter. Place

each one with the shortest edge towards you. Overlap the 2nd

sheet onto the 1st sheet by 5-6 cm (2-2 ½ inch) along the long

edge and repeat with the 3rd sheet overlapping the second.

5. Place three more sheets of lo on top, in the same way as in step

6. Spread the apple lling along the front edge of the lo pastry just

2.5 cm (1 inch) from the edge and 2.5 cm (1 inch) from each side.

7. Fold the sides in over the lling and brush with butter. Roll up from

the long front edge buttering the nal long edge to seal the strudel.

8. Place on baking sheet, seam-side down. Brush with melted butter.

9. Cook on Convection 180 °C for 30-35 minutes. Dust with icing

sugar to serve.

Pastry

Baked Jam Roly Poly Pudding

Suetcrust Pastry

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Carrot Cake

Baking Guidelines

ingredients

2 eggs, beaten

150 ml (¼ pt) vegetable oil

150 g (5 oz) self raising

wholemeal our

100 g (4 oz) soft light brown sugar

10 ml (2 tsp) cinnamon

75 g (3 oz) raisins

100 g (4 oz) carrots, grated

Icing:

50 g (2 oz) cream cheese

50 g (2 oz) butter

100 g (4 oz) icing sugar

10 ml (2 tsp) lemon, juiced

50 g (2 oz) walnuts, chopped

Dish: 1 x large mixing bowl

1 x 18 cm (7 inch) soue dish lined

with greaseproof paper

1 x medium mixing bowl

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Mix eggs and oil together.

2. Combine our, sugar, cinnamon, raisins and carrots in a mixing

bowl and pour egg mix into our and stir well.

3. Pour into dish and cook on the enamel tray on Combination:

Grill 3 + Low microwave for 8 minutes.

4. For the icing: beat cream cheese and butter together and

gradually add icing sugar and lemon juice. Decorate the cake with

icing and sprinkle with walnuts.

Ginger Cake

ingredients

100 g (4 oz) butter

100 g (4 oz) golden syrup

100 g (4 oz) black treacle

75 g (3 oz) soft brown sugar

100 g (4 oz) self raising our

100 g (4 oz) plain our

5 ml (1 tsp) mixed spice

10 ml (2 tsp) ground ginger

5 ml (1 tsp) bicarbonate of soda

pinch salt

150 ml (¼ pt) milk

2 eggs, beaten

Dish: 1 x small Pyrex

bowl

1 x large mixing bowl

1 x 20 cm (8 inch) square

Pyrex

dish

Accessory: none

1. Place butter, syrup, treacle and sugar in a bowl and heat on High

microwave for 1-2 minutes or until fat has melted

2. Place our, spices, bicarbonate of soda and salt in a large bowl.

Stir in treacle mixture and mix well. Stir in milk and eggs and beat

until smooth.

3. Pour into square dish and cook on Medium microwave for

8-9 minutes or until set around the edges. The cake will appear

slightly wet in the centre, but will continue cooking as it cools.

Covering

For traditional cakes, with long cooking

times, baked on convection mode only, it is

necessary to cover the top of the tin with foil

10-15 mins. after the start of baking. This is

not applicable to any of the recipes in this

section.

Dish Size/Shape

Always use the exact dish size stated in the

following recipes, otherwise cooking times

and results will be affected.

Mixing/Beating

Cakes cooked by microwave need to be

well mixed, but not over beaten. Generally it

is unnecessary to cream butter and sugar

or beat eggs in an electric mixer or food

processor. Do not attempt to cook whisked/

fatless sponges, or any cakes containing

whisked egg white.

Eggs

The following recipes have been tested

using medium eggs. Using a different size of

egg may affect cooking times.

Combination Cooking

Do not use spring form tins, use smooth,

and preferably seamless metal cake tins.

Baking

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Baking

Fruit Cake

ingredients

175 g (6 oz) butter

175 g (6 oz) dark brown sugar

1 lemon, grated

3 eggs, beaten

225 g (8 oz) plain our

10 ml (2 tsp) ground spice

225 g (8 oz) raisins

225 g (8 oz) sultanas

50 g (2 oz) glace cherries

50 g (2 oz) chopped mixed nuts

15 ml (1 tbsp) treacle

45 ml (3 tbsp) brandy

Dish: 1 x Pyrex

mixing bowl

1 x 20 cm (8 inch) soué dish

greased and lined

Accessory: none

1. Cream butter and sugar until light and uffy. Mix in the lemon rind.

Beat in the eggs

2. Fold in the our, spice and the rest of the ingredients. Spoon

mixture into soufe dish

3. Cook on Low microwave for 20 minutes.

Pineapple, Cinnamon and Raisin Mufns

ingredients

Makes 12

100 g (4 oz) self raising our

100 g (4 oz) wholemeal

self-raising our

3.75 ml (¾ tsp) bicarbonate of soda

pinch salt

5 ml (1 tsp) ground cinnamon

150 ml (¼ pt) sunower oil

2 eggs

75 g (3 oz) golden caster sugar

125 g (4 ½ oz) carrots, grated

225 g (8 oz) canned pineapple

chunks, crushed

100 g (4 oz) raisins

Dish: 2 x medium Pyrex

bowls

2 x 6 hole mun tin

12 mun cases

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Preheat the oven on Convection 180 ºC with enamel tray.

2. Sieve the ours, bicarbonate of soda, salt and cinnamon into a

bowl.

3. In a separate bowl, beat together the oil, eggs and sugar. Add the

grated carrot, crushed pineapple and raisins.

4. Pour the oil mixture into the our mixture and stir together until just

blended.

5. Put the mixture into the individual mufn tins lined with mufn

cases, cook on enamel tray in two separate batches on

Convection 180 ºC for 20-25 minutes per batch.

Chocolate and Almond Cake

ingredients

100 g (4 oz) butter

100 g (4 oz) caster sugar

2 eggs, lightly beaten

100 g (4 oz) self raising our

50 g (2 oz) cocoa powder

50 g (2 oz) ground almonds

100 ml (3 ½ . oz) whole milk

60 ml (4 tbsp) golden syrup

Topping:

50 g (2 oz) butter

25 g (1 oz) cocoa powder, sifted

200 g (7 oz) icing sugar

5 ml (1 tsp) milk

Dish: 1 x 20 cm (8 inch) Pyrex

soue dish, greased and lined

2 x large Pyrex

mixing bowls

Accessory: none

1. Cream together butter and sugar. Gradually add egg. Add our,

cocoa powder, ground almond, milk then syrup.

2. Pour into a Pyrex

dish. Cook on Medium microwave for 8

minutes.

3. Cream butter until soft and gradually add cocoa powder and icing

sugar. Lastly adding milk as required.

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Chocolate Saucy Pudding with Toffee Sauce

ingredients

75 g (3 oz) plain chocolate

30 ml (2 tbsp) milk

175 g (6 oz) margarine

175 g (6 oz) light muscovado sugar

2 eggs

150 g (5 oz) fresh white breadcrumbs

30 ml (2 tbsp) cocoa powder

Sauce:

225 g (8 oz) vanilla avoured toees

150 ml (¼ pt) milk

15 g (½ oz) butter

Dish:

1 x 1.2 litre (2 pt) pudding basin

1 x small Pyrex

bowl

1 x large mixing bowl

1 large Pyrex

jug

Accessory: none

1. Line the base of a 1.2 litre (2 pt) pudding basin with a circle of

greaseproof paper.

2. Melt the chocolate with the milk in a small Pyrex

bowl on Medium

microwave for 2-3 minutes and mix until smooth.

3. Mix the margarine and sugar together, add the cooled chocolate

and eggs.

4. Add the breadcrumbs and cocoa powder and mix well. Fill the

basin with the mixture and cook on High microwave for 6-7

minutes or until cooked. Leave to stand for 5 minutes before

turning out.

5. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by combining all ingredients in a

large jug and cook on High microwave for 2-3 minutes or until

smooth. Stir vigorously and pour over the pudding.

Plum and Oat Layer

Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding

ingredients

Makes 8 slices

100 g (4 oz) butter or margarine

50 g (2 oz) light brown sugar

30 ml (2 tbsp) golden syrup

225 g (8 oz) rolled oats

450 g (1 lb) plums, stoned and

thinly sliced

5 ml (1 tsp) ground cinnamon

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

bowl

1 x 20 cm (8 inch) ceramic an dish

Accessory: Enamel tray

ingredients

Serves 4

150 g (5 oz) self-raising our

pinch 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:

10 ml (2 tsp) sultanas, optional

Dish: 1 x Pyrex

mixing bowl

1 x 1 litre (1 ¾ pt) Pyrex

pudding basin

Accessory: none

1. Place the butter, sugar and syrup in a bowl. Cook on High

microwave for 1-2 minutes or until melted. Stir in the rolled oats.

2. Spread half the oat mixture into the dish. Arrange the plums over

the top in overlapping rows and sprinkle with cinnamon.

3. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the plums and gently

press down.

4. Cook on enamel tray on Combination: Convection 220 °C +

Low microwave for 8-10 minutes or until the mixture is rm and

golden brown.

5. Cut into slices while hot, then allow to cool in the dish.

1. In a mixing bowl, sift together the our and salt. Stir in sugar and

suet. Add the sultanas if desired.

2. Make a well in the centre and add beaten egg and milk. Mix to a

soft dropping consistency.

3. Put the jam in the base of the greased pudding basin and pour

pudding mixture over. Cook on High microwave for 5-5 minutes

and 30 seconds or until rm.

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Desserts

Bread and Butter Pudding

Christmas Pudding

ingredients

Serves 4

6 slices bread, buttered and cut in

half diagonally

75 g (3 oz) mixed dried fruit

450 ml (¾ pt) milk

3 eggs

25 g (1 oz) caster sugar

3 ml (½ tsp) nutmeg

Dish: 1 x Pyrex

dish 20 x 25 cm

(8 x 10 inch) greased

1 x large Pyrex

bowl

1 x mixing bowl

Accessory: Enamel tray

ingredients

Serves 6-8

1 cooking apple, peeled and grated

1 carrot, peeled and grated

1 orange, juice and grated rind

400 g (14 oz) mixed dried fruit

45 ml (3 tbsp) brandy

15 ml (1 tbsp) black treacle

50 g (2 oz) self-raising our

pinch salt

15 ml (1 tbsp) cocoa

5 ml (1 tsp) mixed spice

3 ml (½ tsp) nutmeg

100 g (4 oz) shredded suet

150 g (5 oz) fresh breadcrumbs

50 g (2 oz) mixed peel

50 g (2 oz) aked almonds

2 eggs, beaten

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

bowl

1 x 1.3 litre (2 ½ pt) Pyrex

pudding basin lightly greased

Accessory: none

1. Arrange the bread and fruit in the prepared dish.

2. Warm the milk for 3 minutes on Medium microwave but do not

allow to boil.

3. Beat together the eggs and sugar, add the milk, stirring well.

4. Pour the mixture over the bread, sprinkle with nutmeg and leave

to stand for 15 minutes. Cook on enamel tray on Combination:

Convection 190 °C + Simmer microwave for 20-25 minutes or

until set and browned.

1. Place apple and carrot in a large bowl. Cover and cook on High

microwave for 5 minutes. Beat well to make a thick purée.

2. Stir in juice, rind and mixed fruit. Cook on High microwave for

2 minutes. Stir in brandy and treacle. Stand for 5 minutes. Beat in

rest of ingredients.

3. Press into a lightly greased pudding basin. Cover with greaseproof

paper and cook on High microwave for 4 minutes. Stand for 5

minutes. Cook on High microwave for another 2 minutes or until

just rm.

N.B. One of the advantages of using your microwave to make

this traditional pudding is that it can be made the week before

Christmas and stored in a cool dry place. Do not attempt to make

the pudding earlier than this, since the avour will not improve with

keeping, unlike a traditionally steamed pudding.

Baked Apples

ingredients

Serves 4

4 medium sized apples

30 ml (2 tbsp) caster sugar

25-50 g (1-2 oz) mixed dried fruit

25 g (1 oz) butter

Dish: 1 x Pyrex

mixing bowl,

1 x 20 cm (8 inch) Pyrex

shallow dish

Accessory: none

1. Core the apples and score the skin around the middle.

2. Mix together the sugar and fruit and ll the centres of the apples.

3. Dot the top with butter. Stand the apples in a shallow dish and

cook on High microwave for 5 minutes 30 seconds - 7 minutes.

Stand for 5 minutes before serving.

N.B. The apples will look quite green when removed from the

oven, but they should feel slightly soft when tested with a sharp

knife. During the standing time, the colour will become dull and the

apples will be tender. The apples will overcook very easily, so take

care to undercook slightly. For 1 baked apple cook for

2-3 minutes. For 2 baked apples cook for 3-5 minutes.

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Chocolate Brownies

Fruit Scones

Red Fruit Compote

ingredients

Serves 9

125 g (4 ½ oz) butter

200 g (7 oz) dark chocolate

(72 % cocoa solids)

175 g (6 oz) soft brown muscovado

2 eggs, beaten

sugar

a few drops vanilla essence

50 g (2 oz) plain our

5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder

Dish: 1 x small Pyrex

bowl

1 x Pyrex

mixing bowl

23 cm (9 inch) Pyrex

square dish

Accessory: Enamel tray

ingredients

Serves 10

225 g (8 oz) self-raising our

pinch salt

5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder

50 g (2 oz) butter

25 g (1 oz) caster sugar

50 g (2 oz) sultanas

100 ml (2 ½ . oz) whole milk

1 egg for glazing

Dish: 1 x Pyrex

mixing bowl

1 x small baking sheet

Accessory: Enamel tray

ingredients

Serves 4

225 g (8 oz) plums, halved

225 g (8 oz) cherries, stoned

225 g (8 oz) blueberries

225 g (8 oz) strawberries, halved

225 g (8 oz) raspberries, halved

50 g (2 oz) golden caster sugar

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

shallow dish

Accessory: none

1. Melt the butter with 50 g (2 oz) of the chocolate in a small bowl on

Medium microwave for 2 minutes.

2. Put the eggs, sugar and vanilla essence in a bowl, then sift in the

our and baking powder.

3. Stir in the melted chocolate and butter mixture and mix well.

4. Chop the remaining chocolate into rough chunks and stir into the

brownie mixture.

5. Spoon into the dish, spread evenly and cook on enamel tray,

Combination: Convection 220 °C + Simmer microwave for

9-12 minutes or until rm.

1. Preheat oven on Convection 210 °C with enamel tray.

2. Sift the our, salt and baking powder together. Rub in fat until the

mixture resembles ne breadcrumbs. Add sugar and sultanas.

3. Make a well in the centre and stir in enough milk to form a soft

dough.

4. Knead lightly. Pat out to 2 cm (¾ inch) thick and cut into 10 rounds

with a 5 cm (2 inch) cutter. Place on baking sheet, brush with

beaten egg and cook on Convection 210 °C for 10-15 minutes or

until well risen and golden brown.

1. Place the plums, cherries and blueberries in a shallow dish. Cook

on Low microwave for 10 minutes.

2. Stir in the strawberries and cook on Low microwave for a further

5-6 minutes.

3. Stir the raspberries and sugar into the hot fruit and allow to cool

before serving.

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Desserts

Rice Pudding

Apple Crumble

ingredients

Serves 4

100 g (4 oz) short grain rice

1 litre (1 ¾ pt) whole milk

75 g (3 oz) caster sugar

small piece cinnamon stick

1 vanilla pod, split lengthways

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

casserole

dish with lid

Accessory: none

ingredients

Serves 4-6

700 g (1 lb 9 oz) cooking apples,

peeled, cored and roughly chopped

2.5 ml (½ tsp) ground cinnamon

75 g (3 oz) ground almonds

75 g (3 oz) caster sugar

75 g (3 oz) butter

75 g (3 oz) plain our

40 g (1 ½ oz) brown sugar

Dish: 1 x 24 cm (9 ½ inch)

rectangular dish

1 x Pyrex

mixing bowl

Accessory: Enamel tray + wire

rack

1. Place the apples in the dish with brown sugar and cinnamon and

cook on High microwave for 6-9 minutes, uncovered, stirring

halfway through the cooking time. Leave to cool.

2. In a bowl mix ground almonds, butter, our and caster sugar, until

you obtain a mixture that looks like breadcrumbs. Spread this

mixture over the pre-cooked apples.

3. Place the dish on the wire rack on enamel tray and cook on

Combination: Convection 180 °C + Simmer microwave for

5-7 minutes, or until golden.

Streusel Topped Fruit Mufns

ingredients

Makes 12

Streusel topping:

50 g (2 oz) butter

75 g (3 oz) plain our

30 ml (2 tbsp) granulated sugar

15 ml (1 tbsp) ground mixed spice

Muns:

225 g (8 oz) plain our

10 ml (2 tsp) baking powder

150 g (5 oz) caster sugar

2.5 ml (½ tsp) salt

½ lemon, grated zest

175 g (6 oz) fresh or frozen berries,

raspberries or blueberries

75 g (3 oz) butter

110 ml (6 . oz) buttermilk

1 egg, lightly beaten

2.5 ml (½ tsp) vanilla essence

Dish: 1 x small Pyrex

bowl,

1 x large mixing bowl,

1 x large Pyrex

bowl,

2 x 6 hole mun tin,

12 paper mun cases

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Preheat oven on Convection 180 ºC with enamel tray.

2. Melt the butter on Medium microwave for 1 minute. Combine the

streusel topping ingredients to make a soft dough and reserve.

Chill.

3. Sift together the our, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add the

lemon rind and the fruit.

4. Melt the butter on High microwave for 30 second - 1 minute mix

in the buttermilk, egg and vanilla essence. Lightly stir in the our

mixture and divide between 12 mufn cases.

5. Crumble small amounts of streusel topping over each mufn and

cook in two batches on Convection 180 °C for 22 minutes, until

browned and well risen.

1. Place the rice, milk and sugar into the bowl. Add the cinnamon

stick and vanilla pod. Do not cover.

2. Bring to the boil by heating on High microwave for 11-12 minutes

on the base of the oven, paying close attention to ensure that the

milk does not boil over.

3. Cook covered with a lid on Simmer microwave for 1 hour.

Remove the cinnamon stick and vanilla pod. Leave to cool, serve

hot or cold.

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Preserves

Soft Fruit Jam

ingredients

Makes approx. 675 g (1 ½ lbs)

450 g (1 lb) soft fruit, washed

450 g (1 lb) caster sugar

30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon, juiced

5 ml (1 tsp) butter

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

bowl

Accessory: none

1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir. Cook on High

microwave for 5 minutes (10-15 minutes if using frozen fruit),

stirring frequently. Continue to cook in one minute intervals until

sugar has dissolved.

2. Wash down any sugar crystals from around the bowl.

3. Bring mixture to the boil and continue to cook until setting point is

reached – approx. 10-20 minutes. Test regularly for setting point.

Sterilizing Jars

Jam jars can be sterilized by

microwave ready for your jams. Half

ll with water and heat them on High

microwave until water boils (approx.

3 minutes. for 2 jars). Empty and drain

upside down on kitchen paper. The jars

should be warm when lled with jam.

If you wish to cook larger quantities

than given in the recipes below, revert

to the traditional hob method, using a

traditional recipe.

Dish Size

Always use a very large Pyrex

bowl.

Do not attempt to use jam pans or

saucepans in your microwave.

Do not leave jams unattended

during cooking because of the high

sugar content.

Covering

Do not cover preserves whilst cooking,

apart from if recommended in the

recipe.

We do not recommend that you use

your microwave to sterilise babies’

bottles.

(See details on page 64)

Do not seal preserving jars in your

microwave.

Setting Point

To determine whether setting point is

reached, place a couple of drops of

jam or marmalade on a cold saucer

(put one in the fridge whilst making the

jam). Leave to cool. The jam should

wrinkle on the surface when

your nger pushes across the top.

Preserves

Lemon Curd

ingredients

Makes approx. 900 g (2 lb)

4 lemons, juice and grated rind

450 g (1 lb) caster sugar

4 eggs, beaten

100 g (4 oz) butter

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

bowl

Accessory: none

1. Place all ingredients in bowl. Mix well.

2. Cook on High microwave for 1 minute. Stir. Continue to cook in

1 minute stages until mixture starts to thicken, then cook for

30 seconds at a time until mixture coats back of spoon. (The eggs

will curdle if overcooked).

3. The mixture will thicken on cooling. Pot into warm jars. Cover with

a circle of waxed paper and a jam pot cover.

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Preserves

Orange Marmalade

ingredients

Makes approx. 675-900 g

(1 ½ - 2 lbs)

450 g (1 lb) seville oranges

1 lemon

900 ml (1 ½ pt) water

450 g (1 lb) sugar

knob of butter

Dish: 2 x large Pyrex

bowl

Accessory: none

1. Grate oranges and lemon ensuring all the pith is left on the fruit.

Set the rind aside.

2. Peel the fruit and put it in a food processor and chop until the pips

are broken.

3. Place the chopped mixture in a large bowl and pour over boiling

water. Cover with pierced cling lm and cook on High microwave

for 10 minutes.

4. Strain the mixture through a sieve into another large bowl pressing

the pulp well until all the juice is extracted. Discard the pulp.

5. Stir the shredded rind into the hot juice and cook uncovered

on High microwave for 10 minutes until rind is tender, stirring

occasionally. Stir in the sugar until dissolved.

6. Cook on High microwave for 8 minutes covered with pierced cling

lm. Stir in the butter and cook uncovered until setting point is

reached, approx. 18-20 minutes.

7. Leave to stand for 10 minutes then pour into warmed sterilized

jars.

N.B Do not double this recipe as it will boil over.

Plum Jam

ingredients

Makes approx. 1.5 kg (3 lb 5 oz)

675 g (1 lb 8 oz) plums or damsons,

halved, stoned

200 ml (⅓ pt) cold water

675 g (1 lb 8 oz) jam sugar

30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice

5 ml (1 tsp) butter

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

mixing bowl

Accessory: none

1. Place plums in a large Pyrex

bowl with water.

2. Cook on Medium microwave for 10 minutes or until fruit is soft.

3. Add the remaining ingredients, stir and cook on High microwave

for 5 minutes stirring frequently.

4. Wash down any sugar crystals from around the bowl.

5. Bring mixture to the boil on High microwave, approx. 4-5 minutes.

6. Continue to cook on High microwave until setting point is reached

approx. 20-25 minutes. Test regularly for setting point.

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Junior Recipes

1. Place the butter in the an dish. Melt on Medium microwave for

1 minute.

2. Add the ham, green pepper and spring onions. Cook on High

microwave 1-2 minutes.

3. Pour the beaten egg over the top, sprinkle with the cheese.

4. Cook on High microwave for 2 minutes. Leave to stand for

2 minutes before serving

1. Place a tortilla on the plate, place the cheese, ham and onion onto

the tortilla. Place the other tortilla on top.

2. Cover with a piece of kitchen roll cook on High microwave for

1-2 minutes.

Frittatta

ingredients

25 g (1 oz) butter

25 g (1 oz) ham, chopped

25 g (1 oz) green pepper,

nely chopped

1 spring onion, sliced

4 eggs, beaten

50 g (2 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated

Dish: 1 x 24 cm (9 ½ inch) an dish

Accessory: none

Quesadillas

ingredients

2 our tortillas

50 g (2 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated

25 g (1 oz) cooked ham, chopped

1 spring onion, sliced

Dish: 1 x dinner plate

Accessory: none

Tomato Soup

ingredients

Serves 4

30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil

1 onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, crushed

200 g (7 oz) carrots, peeled and

chopped

400 g (14 oz) canned chopped

tomatoes

200 ml (⅓ pt) passata

400 ml ( pt) vegetable stock

1 bay leaf

1 sprig of fresh thyme

100 ml (4 . oz) single cream,

optional

salt and pepper

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

casserole

dish with lid

Accessory: none

1. Place the oil, onion, garlic and carrots in a large casserole dish,

cover and cook on High microwave for 5 minutes.

2. Stir in the tomatoes, passata, stock, bay leaf and thyme and

cook covered on High microwave for 10 minutes then Simmer

microwave for 30 minutes.

3. Remove the bay leaf and thyme, add the cream (if desired) and

seasoning, blend in a food processor until smooth.

Junior Menu

This section of recipes are aimed at

toddlers and children or may be shared

with the whole family. Ideal recipes

when little ones are independently

feeding themselves, introducing

different avours and textures of food.

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Junior Recipes

Teryaki Salmon

ingredients

Serves 2-4

200 g (7 oz) salmon llets,

skinned and cut into bite sized pieces

1 cm piece fresh ginger, grated

15 ml (1 tbsp) clear honey

20 ml (1 ½ tbsp) soy sauce

15 ml (1 tbsp) sesame seeds

Dish: 1 x 23 (9 inch) shallow Pyrex

square dish

1 x small Pyrex

mixing bowl

4 bamboo kebab skewers

Accessory: Enamel tray + wire rack

1. Thread the salmon onto the wooden skewers, place into a shallow

dish.

2. Place all the remaining ingredients, except the sesame seeds

into a bowl and pour over the salmon, turn the skewers to coat all

sides in the sauce.

3. Place the dish onto the wire rack on the enamel tray and cook on

Grill 1 for 12 minutes. Turn the skewers during cooking.

4. Sprinkle the salmon with the sesame seeds once cooked.

Spaghetti Bolognese

ingredients

Serves 6

15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil

½ onion, chopped

1 small celery, nely diced

1 small courgette, nely diced

1 small carrott, nely diced

1 small apple, grated nely

1 clove of garlic, crushed

225 g (8 oz) lean beef mince

200 g (7 oz) passata

15 g (1 tbsp) tomato purée

175 g (6 . oz) beef or vegetable

stock

Dish: 1 x large Pyrex

casserole

dish with lid

Accessory: none

1. Place the oil, vegetables, apple and garlic into the casserole dish,

cover and cook on High microwave for 5 minutes, add the mince,

stir and cook on High microwave for another 5 minutes.

2. Add the passata, purée and stock to the dish. Mix well and cook

on High microwave for 10 minutes then Simmer microwave for a

further 10 minutes.

3. Purée if necessary to suit the age of the child.

Individual Fish Pies

1. Place the potatoes into a casserole dish, add 3 tbsp (45 ml) water,

cover and cook on High microwave for 7-9 minutes.

2. Drain the potatoes, add half the butter and milk and mash

together, leave to one side.

3. Place the remaining butter in a casserole dish with the onion,

cover and cook on High microwave for 3 minutes.

4. Mix the our into the butter and onion. Cook on High microwave

for 30 seconds. Gradually stir in the milk and then the stock. Cook

on High microwave for 3 minutes.

5. Add the sh and parsley. Cook on Medium microwave for

3 minutes. Stir in the peas and grated cheese.

6. Divide the sh pie mixture between 6 x 8 cm (3 inch) ramekin

dishes, top with mashed potato and sprinkle with cheese.

7. Cook the pies on enamel tray on Combination: Grill 1 + Medium

microwave for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and

bubbling.

ingredients

Serves 6

375 g (13 oz) white potatoes, peeled

and chopped

50 g (2 oz) butter

25 ml (1½ tbsp) milk

25 g (1 oz) onion, chopped into

small chunks

15 g (1 tbsp) our

75 g (3 . oz) milk

50 g (2 . oz) sh stock

125 g (4 ½ oz) white sh llet, skinned

and cut into bite sized pieces

125 g (4 ½ oz) salmon llet, skinned

and cut into bite sized pieces

5 g (1 tsp) fresh parsley, chopped

25 g (1 oz) frozen peas

50 g (2 oz) grated cheese,

plus extra for topping

Dish: 2 x medium Pyrex

casserole dish with lid

6 x 8 cm (3 inch) ramekin dishes

Accessory: Enamel tray

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Junior Recipes

Granola

ingredients

Serves 6-8

175 g (6 oz) oats

120 g (4 ½ oz) soft brown sugar

1.25 ml (¼ tsp) salt

50 g (2 oz) sunower seeds

25 g (1 oz) desiccated coconut

30 g (2 tbsp) sunower oil

60 g (4 tbsp) maple syrup

25 g (1 oz) dried cranberries

25 g (1 oz) raisins

25 g (1 oz) dried apricots, nely

chopped

Dish: 1 x medium mixing bowl

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Preheat the oven on Convection 150 ºC with the enamel tray.

2. Mix together the oats, sugar, salt, sunower seeds and coconut.

Mix the oil and maple syrup together and stir thoroughly into the

oat mixture.

3. Carefully grease the enamel tray and spread the oat mixture

evenly across the tray.

4. Cook on Convection 150 ºC for 40-45 minutes, stirring every

10 minutes.

5. Pour the cooked mixture into a bowl and stir in the cranberries,

raisins and apricots.

Individual Pear, Apple and Raspberry Crumbles

ingredients

Serves 8

Topping:

100 g (4 oz) butter,

chilled and cubed

150 g (5 oz) plain our

75 g (3 oz) golden caster sugar

pinch salt

50 g (2 oz) oats

Fruit:

1 apple, peeled and nely chopped

1 pear, peeled and nely chopped

125 g (4 ½ oz) raspberries

30 ml (1 tbsp) caster sugar

Dish: 2 x medium mixing bowl,

8 x 8 cm (3 inch) ramekins

Accessory: Enamel tray

1. Make the crumble topping by rubbing the butter into the our until

it resembles ne breadcrumbs. Mix the golden caster sugar, salt

and oats into the crumble topping.

2. Mix the apple, pear and raspberries with the caster sugar and

divide equally between the ramekin dishes and top with the

crumble mixture.

3. Place the ramekins onto the enamel tray and cook on

Combination: 180 ºC + Simmer microwave for 15-20 minutes.

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

ingredients

Serves 2-4

4 rashers streaky bacon

4 sweet potatoes each

200-250 g (7 oz - 9 oz)

15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil

60 ml (4 tbsp) Crème fraiche

3 spring onions, nely sliced

250 g (9 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated

Dish: 1 x microwaveable plate

1 x mixing bowl

Accessory: Enamel tray + wire

rack

1. Place the bacon on a microwavable plate, cover with kitchen roll

and cook on High microwave for 2 minutes. Leave to one side.

2. Cook the sweet potatoes on the auto program jacket potatoes

(see page 60). Leave them to cool.

3. Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthways, scoop out the esh

and place into a bowl, add the crème fraiche, spring onions and

half the cheese to the bowl, mix together well.

4. Spoon the lling back into the potato halves. Chop the bacon and

place some on top, followed by the remaining cheese.

5. Place the potato halves onto the wire rack on the enamel tray and

cook on Grill 1 for 3-6 minutes or until golden brown.

Serving suggestion:

Ideal for breakfast with milk, on its own as a snack or layered

with yoghurt, honey and fruit.

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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, bluetooth

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 program.

Why?

A: The oven is designed not to accept

an incorrect program. 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

ow pattern in the oven. There are

no microwaves in the air. The oven

vents should never be blocked

during cooking.

Q: Can I use a conventional oven

thermometer in the oven?

A: Only when you are using Grill and

Convection cooking mode. The

metal in some thermometers may

cause arcing in your oven and

should not be used on microwave

and Combination cooking

functions.

Q: There are humming and clicking

noises from my oven when I cook

by Combination. What is causing

these noises?

A: The noises occur as the oven

automatically switches from

microwave power to Convection/

Grill to create the combination

setting. This is normal.

Questions and Answers

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Questions and Answers

Q: My oven has an odour and

generates smoke when using the

Convection, Combination and

Grill function. Why?

A: After repeated use, it is

recommended to clean the oven

and then run the oven without food,

glass turntable, and roller ring on

grill for 5 minutes. This will burn off

any food, residue or oil which may

cause an odour and/or smoking.

Q: The oven stops cooking by

microwave and ‘H97’ or ‘H98’

appears in the display. Why?

A: This display indicates a problem

with the microwave generation

system. Please contact an

authorised Service Centre.

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.

Q: “DEMO MODE PRESS ANY KEY”

or “D” appears in the display and

the oven does not cook. Why?

A: The oven has been programmed

in demo mode. This mode is

designed for retail store display.

Deactivate this mode by pressing

Micro Power once and Stop/Cancel

4 times.

Q: Can I check the pre-set oven

temperature while cooking or

preheating by Convection?

A: Yes. Press Convection pad and

the oven temperature will appear in

the display window for 2 seconds.

Q: The operation guide has

disappeared on my display, I can

only see numbers. Why?

A: The operation guide was turned

off by pressing Timer/Clock 4

times. When colon or time of day

is displayed, press Timer/Clock 4

times to turn the operation guide

back on.

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Technical Specication

This product is an equipment that fullls 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.

Manufactured by: Panasonic Appliances Microwave Oven (Shanghai)

Co., Ltd.

888, 898 Longdong Road. Pudong, Shanghai, 201203, China.

Imported by: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

REP. EU: Panasonic Testing Centre

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.

Manufacturer Panasonic

Model

NN-CT54JW, NN-CT55JW,

NN-CT56JB, NN-CT57JM

Power Supply 230-240 V 50 Hz

Operating Frequency: 2450 MHz

Input Power:

Maximum

2380 W

Microwave 1090 W

Grill

1370 W

Convection

1390

Output Power:

Microwave 1000 W (IEC-60705)

Grill 1300 W

Convection 1300 W

External Dimensions W x D x H (mm) 520 (W) x 395 (D) x 310 (H)

Interior Dimensions W x D x H (mm) 359 (W) x 352 (D) x 217 (H)

Uncrated Weight (approx.

without accessories)

13.8 kg

Noise 50 dB

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