CHAOS DEFROST Microwave Cookery Book & Operating Instructions NN-A554 NN-A524 NN-A574 NN-A514
Standard Conversion Chart Weight oz 1oz 2oz 3oz 4oz 5oz 6oz 7oz 1/ 2 – – – – – – – – 8oz – 9oz – 10oz – 11oz – 12oz – 13oz – 14oz – 15oz – 1lb/16oz – 15g 25g 50g 75g 100g 150g 175g 200g 225g 250g 275g 300g 350g 375g 400g 425g 450g Capacity tsp 1tsp 1tbsp 1/ pt 4 1/ pt 2 3/ pt 4 1pt 13/4pt 1/ 2 – – – – – – – – 3ml 5ml 15ml 150ml 300ml 450ml 600ml 1 litre When using recipes in this book always follow metric or imperial measurements. Do not combine the two.
Welcome to Panasonic Microwave Cooking Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven. Even if this is not your first microwave oven, do please read the opening chapters of this cookbook to achieve perfect results every time. This microwave oven has the benefit of the Inverter System inside. The new unique technology has been in use with microwave ovens in Japan for many years, improving the cooking performance of the oven.
Important safety instructions please read carefully and keep for future reference This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps 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. If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover omitted.
Unpacking your oven 1. Examine Your Oven 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. 2. Guarantee Your receipt is your guarantee, please keep safely. 3. Cord If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or it’s service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. N.B.
Caution: Hot surfaces 1. Hot Surfaces Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door, will get hot during CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILLING. Use care when opening or closing door and when inserting or removing food and accessories. The oven has a heater situated in the top of the oven. After using the CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILL functions the roof and walls will be very hot. 2.
Care & Cleaning of your Microwave Oven - 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.
Maintenance of your oven 1. Service WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A SERVICE call your local Panasonic engineer (Customer Care Centre on 08705 357357 can recommend an engineer). 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. 2.
Parts of Your Oven 1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass Turntable in place. 2. Only use the Glass Turntable specifically 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.
Parts of Your Oven Glass Turntable The glass turntable and roller ring are the only accessories used for Microwave Cooking. See-through Oven Window Door Safety Lock System External Air Vents Heating Elements Microwave Feed Guide Control Panel Identification Plate Door Safety Lock System Wire Rack 8 Roller Ring 1. The Roller Ring and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise. 2. The Roller Ring must always be used together with the Glass Turntable for cooking.
Important Information – Read Carefully Safety If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or the circuit breaker panel. Short Cooking Times As microwave cooking times are much shorter than other cooking methods it is essential that recommended cooking times are not exceeded without first checking the food. Cooking times given in the cookbook are approximate.
Important Information – Read Carefully 6. Liquids. Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. When heating liquids, eg 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.
Important Information – Read Carefully 12. 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. 13. 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.
Microwaving Principles 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 car phones. HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD In a microwave oven, electricity is converted into microwaves by the MAGNETRON.
IMPORTANT NOTES 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, Souffles, Double Crust Pastry Pies.
General Guidelines 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 finish conducting to cook the centre completely. ■ MEAT JOINTS – Stand 15 mins. wrapped in aluminium foil. ■ JACKET POTATOES – Stand 5 mins. wrapped in aluminium foil. ■ FISH – Stand 2-5 mins. ■ EGG DISHES – Stand 2-3 mins. ■ PRECOOKED CONVENIENCE FOODS – Stand for 5 mins. ■ PLATED MEALS – Stand for 2-5 mins.
General Guidelines PIERCING The skin or membrane on some foods will cause steam to build up during cooking. These foods must be pierced or a strip of skin should be peeled off before cooking to allow the steam to escape. 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.
General Guidelines SHAPE DENSITY COVERING Even shapes cook evenly. Food cooks better by microwave when in a round container rather than square. Porous airy foods heat more quickly than dense heavy foods. Cover foods with microwave cling film or a self-fitting lid. Cover fish, vegetables, casseroles, soups. Do not cover sauces, jacket potatoes, pastry items. Please refer to cooking charts and recipes for more information.
Containers to use 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 container is suitable for use in your microwave, check by the following test: 1. Fill a microwave safe measuring jug with 300ml (1⁄2pt) cold water. 2. Place it on the turntable alongside the dish to be tested.
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 containers on Microwave only as the microwaves cannot pass through and the food will not heat evenly, it may also damage your oven.
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 Convection or Combination cooking. DO NOT USE UNDER THE GRILL.
Control Panel NN-A554/NN-A524/NN-A574/NN-A514* (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) (5) AUTO REHEAT Curry Chinese 1 h 10 min 1 2 1 min 10 sec 3 4 Pasta Casserole 5 6 Fish Veg 7 Jacket Potatoes 8 Potato Products 9 Chicken (2) (3) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) AUTO COOK (6) (7) (8) (9) Micr o Power Grill 1-2-3 Convection (11) (4) Combination (5) 10 (12) (13) (14) Pizza (12) (10) Delay/ Stand Clock lb oz down up (11) (14) (13) Stop/Cancel (15) Start NN-A554W * The design of your control panel
Let’s Start to Use your Oven NN-A554/NN-A524/ NN-A574/NN-A514* 1 Plug in Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to read your operating instructions. 2 Press Clock Pad Set clock as a 12hr clock. Set time using time pads. Press clock pad again. (See page 22 for details).
Setting the Clock Example of how to set 1.25pm. 1 h Press once 10 min Press twice Clock Clock 1 min Press five times ● Press Clock Pad ● 10 sec Inoperable Press Time Pads “SET TIME” will appear in the Enter time of day by pressing display window, and the colon Time Pads starts to blink. e.g. 1.25pm (12hr clock). ● Press Clock Pad Colon stops blinking. Time of day is now locked into the display. N.B. 1. To reset time of day, repeat step 1 through to step 3. 2.
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 film, unless otherwise stated. Two Stage Cooking: e.g.
Auto Weight Defrost Programs 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 appropriate pads (See page 23). Foods should be placed in a suitable dish, whole chickens and joints of meat should be on an upturned saucer or on a rack. Chops, chicken portions and slices of bread should be placed in a single layer.
Auto Weight Defrost Programs 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.
Defrosting Using Defrost Power & Time By selecting the DEFROST power level from the microwave 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 power and a standing time.
27 Defrosting Time 14-16 mins. 450g (1lb) 12 mins. 450g (1lb) 10 mins. 450g (1lb) 12 mins. 450g (1lb) 6-7 mins. 450g (1lb) 12 mins. 450g (1lb) 13 mins. 450g (1lb) 10-12 mins. 450g (1lb) Meat Beef/Lamb/ Pork Joint Minced Beef Chops Sausages Bacon Stewing Steak Chicken Chicken Portions Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. Turn twice. Shield if necessary. Place in a suitable dish on an upturned saucer or use a rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield. Place in a suitable dish. Break up frequently.
28 7-8 mins. 450g (1lb) 6-7 mins. 450g (1lb) Fillets/Steak Prawns Place on a plate. Turn over half way. 30 sec. 30g (1oz) 51/2 mins. 450g (1lb) 6-7 mins. 450g (1lb) Slice of bread Pastry Soft Fruit Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice during defrosting. Place on the turntable on a piece of kitchen paper. 5 mins. 400g (14oz) Place on the turntable. Separate and rearrange during defrosting. Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice during defrosting. Place in a suitable dish.
Using the Delay/Stand Feature The Delay/Stand Pad is used as a timing pad either before, during or after a cooking program. When the Delay/Stand Pad is selected with a time, there is no microwave power in the oven during this time. 1. To Set a Standing Time: 1 h Cooking Program & Time ● Set the desired Cooking Program, by selecting cooking option and time required. 10 min Delay/ Stand Start 1 min ● Then Press the Stand Pad. ● 10 sec inoperable Set desired standing time (max 9hrs 99mins) (10 sec.
Grilling The Quartz Grill system on the oven gives fast efficient cooking for a wide variety of foods e.g. chops, sausages, steak, toast, oven chips etc. DO NOT PREHEAT THE GRILL BEFORE USE. The metal tray must be on the glass turntable when using. Inoperable 1 h 10 min 1 min 10 sec Start Grill 1-2-3 • Select Grill power. • Press Time pads to enter • Press Start. Press once for Grill 1 (High), cooking time. Maximum time The cooking program will twice for Grill 2 (Medium) is 99 mins., 90 secs.
Grilling OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When grilling foods the Glass Turntable should be in position, with the Metal Tray and the Wire Rack on top. Place food on Wire Rack on the Metal Tray on the Turntable. 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.
Convection Cooking In convection mode the grill in the top of the oven will be on, as this generates the heat which is then distributed by the fan. When using the oven just on CONVECTION, there is NO MICROWAVE POWER. We recommend to check food frequently on convection cooking, as it way be necessary to cover with foil to avoid over browning.* For best results always place food in a preheated oven. The Metal Tray must be on the Glass Turntable when preheating.
Convection Cooking OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When using the convection oven the Glass Turntable and metal tray should be in position. The food is then placed onto the Metal Tray or wire rack. Follow your individual recipe guidelines. Roasting Meat: Glass Turntable, Metal Tray. Baking: Glass Turntable, Metal Tray. 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.
Combination Cooking Your oven has two methods of cooking by Combination. 1. Convection and Microwave 2. Grill and Microwave COMBINATION cooking is ideal for many foods. The microwave power cooks them quickly, whilst the oven or grill gives the traditional browning and crispness. All this happens simultaneously resulting in most foods being cooked in conventional cooking time. 1/2-2/3 of the There is no need to preheat on COMBINATION programs, EXCEPT when cooking pastry.
Combination Cooking PREHEAT IF NECESSARY Grill 1-2-3 or Combination Start Micr o Power Convection ● Press Combination pad. The grill and convection symbols will appear and flash. ● ● Select first cooking mode. The microwave symbol will appear. 1 h 10 min 1 min 10 sec Set cooking time. 10 sec. pad is inoperable. ● Select microwave power. Options available depend on first cooking mode selected. ● Press if preheating.* Convection only. Start ● Press Start pad.
Combination 1. Convection and Microwave This is the most popular combination mode combining convection heat with microwave 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, to achieve a better result.
Combination 1. Convection and Microwave OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When using Combination cooking the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray on top, unless otherwise stated. Items of food can be placed onto the Wire Rack on the Metal Tray on the Glass Turntable. Heatproof dishes of food should be placed directly onto the Metal Tray on the Glass Turntable. Joints and portions of meat should be placed on an upturned saucer on the Metal Tray on the Glass Turntable.
Combination 1. Convection and Microwave GUIDELINES • Food is usually cooked UNCOVERED. • After cooking it is important that the accessories are removed for cleaning before re-use and that the oven walls and floor are wiped with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease. DO NOT PUT ACCESSORIES IN THE DISHWASHER. The chart below gives suggestions for Combination programs. For cooking times refer to cooking charts or a similar recipe in the book.
Combination 2. Grill and Microwave This Combination mode is suitable for foods which are normally grilled and for reheating small savoury items. The Grill will glow on and off during cooking - this is normal. Do not use this program with less than 200 g (7 oz) of food. Grill 2 - MEDIUM Grill 1 - HIGH Grill 3 - LOW It is NOT necessary to preheat when using this Combination mode and food should always be cooked uncovered. Combination Grill 1-2-3 • Press Combination Pad.
Combination 2. Grill and Microwave OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When using Combination cooking the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray on top, unless otherwise stated. Food should be placed directly onto the Wire Rack on the Metal Tray. This is then placed on the Glass Turntable. When cooking fish or small items, food can be placed directly on the metal tray on top of the Wire Rack. GUIDELINES • Food is always cooked UNCOVERED.
Combination 2. Grill and Microwave We suggest the following options for this Combination mode. Grill Setting Microwave Power Use 1 MEDIUM Frozen Potato Products 3 SIMMER Reheating Snacks 3 WARM Reheating Small Pastry Items For advice on cooking times refer to cooking charts and recipes in this book. Foods should always be cooked until browned and piping hot.
Auto Weight Cook Programs This feature allows you to cook or reheat ten foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the Microwave power level 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. 1 2 9 10 Curry Chinese lb oz Potatoes • Select the desired Auto Weight program, by pressing the pad. The pad can be pressed once or twice to select the desired program.
Minimum/Maximum Weights to use on Auto Weight Programs Program Minimum Curry 300 g (11oz) Maximum 900 g (2lb) Chinese Style 200 g (7oz) 1000 g (2lb 2oz) Pasta 250 g (9oz) 1500 g (3lb 5oz) Casserole 300 g (11oz) 900 g (2lb) Fresh Fish 100 g (4oz) 900 g (2lb) Fresh Vegetables 100 g (4oz) 900 g (2lb) Jacket Potatoes 200 g (7oz) 1500 g (3lb 5oz) Frozen Potato Products 200 g (7oz) 500 g (1lb 2oz) Whole Chicken 900 g (2lb) 2000 g (4lb 4oz) Frozen Pizza 100 g (4oz) 500 g (1lb 2oz) 4
Auto Weight Cook Programs Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Programs 1-6 use Microwave power only, Programs 7-10 use a Combination program of Microwave and Convection and/or Grill. *IMPORTANT NOTE: These programs are not suitable for foods that cannot be stirred e.g. Lasagne/Shepherds Pie. 1 Curry 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 film pierced.
Auto Weight Cook Programs 5 Fresh Fish To cook FRESH fish. Shield the thinner portions. Place in a shallow container on turntable. Add 15 ml (1tbsp) liquid. Cover with pierced cling film or lid. Press the pad once. Enter the weight. Press START. 55 66 M 6 Fresh Vegetables Fish/Veg Fish/Veg To cook FRESH vegetables. Place prepared vegetables into a shallow container on turntable. Add 90 ml (6tbsp) of water. Cover with pierced cling film or lid. Press the pad twice. Enter the weight. Press START.
Auto Weight Combination Programs It is necessary to preheat the oven for programs 8-10 (Frozen Potato Products, Whole Chicken, Frozen Pizza). See below for operation. eg. 9 Chicken • Select the Fresh Whole Chicken Program. down Start up • Press the start pad • After pre-heating, beeps to pre-heat the sound and ‘P’ will flash in oven. Pre-heat with the display. Place the Metal Tray on Glass Whole Chicken in the Turntable. oven and set weight. Take care when handling the hot metal tray.
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be brought back to serving temperature in just minutes and will taste freshly cooked and NOT leftover. 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.
MINCE PIES - CAUTION REMEMBER even if the pastry is cold to the touch, the filling will be piping hot and will warm the pastry through. Take care not to overheat otherwise burning can occur due to the high fat and sugar content of the filling. Check the temperature of the filling before consuming to avoid burning your mouth. CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS AND LIQUIDS - CAUTION Take great care when reheating these items. See Page 9 and 10. Do not leave unattended. Do not add extra alcohol.
Power Level Time to Select (approx) Microwave symbol E 1000W Instructions/Guidelines The heating category for small packs of food The IEC (60705) power output (watts) 4 1 4 2-3 mins. or GRILL 1 4-5 mins. or GRILL 1 3-4 mins. 30-40 secs. HIGH power or GRILL 1 Place on heatproof plate on turntable. Do not cover. 3-5 mins. 15-20 secs. or GRILL 1 HIGH power Place on heatproof plate on turntable. Do not cover. Place on micro-safe plate on turntable. Do not cover.
50 405 g Stewed Steak 400 g Minestrone 300 g Sponge Pudding HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH Place in a heatproof bowl on turntable. Cover. Stir halfway. Place in a heatproof bowl on turntable. Cover. Stir halfway. Place in a heatproof bowl on turntable. Cover Place in a heatproof bowl on turntable. Cover. Place in a heatproof bowl on turntable. Cover. Place in a heatproof bowl on turntable. Cover. 1 min. 30 secs. to 2 mins. Place in a heatproof bowl on turntable. Cover. 2 mins. 2 mins.
Weight/ Quantity Power Level HIGH HIGH HIGH 820 g 195 g 330 g 400 g Potatoes new HIGH 3 mins. 2 mins. 30 secs. to 3 mins. 1 mins. 30 secs. 5 mins. 2 mins. 30 secs. 2 mins. 3 mins. Time to Select (approx) 454 g 900 g 1.1 kg Small Medium Large 470 ml 2 mugs Place in a heatproof bowl on turntable. Cover. Place in a heatproof bowl on turntable. Cover. Place in a heatproof bowl on turntable. Cover. Place in a heatproof bowl on turntable. Cover. Place in a heatproof bowl on turntable.
52 HIGH 250 g 1 kg Bolognese Sauce/ Savoury Mince 8 mins. Place in a heatproof dish on turntable. Cover. Place in a heatproof dish on turntable. Cover. 400 g (1) 250 g (1) 300 g (2) 300 g (2) 7 mins. 4-5 mins. HIGH power or Preheat convection: 210°C Combi: 220°C + SIMMER power 10 mins. 5-6 min. Preheat convection: 210°C Combi: 220°C + SIMMER power Preheat convection: 210°C Combi: 200°C + WARM 9 mins. 3-4 mins. 8-9 mins. 1-2 mins.
270 g (2) 90 g (2) Sausage Roll Xmas Mince Pies Preheat convection: 210°C 1 Adult size HIGH HIGH HIGH power 730 g HIGH 220°C + WARM power 5 mins. 9 mins. 1 min. 20 secs. HIGH or Combi: 1 min 30 secs. 19-21 mins. 2-3 mins 5 mins. 10-12 mins. 4-5 mins. HIGH Combi: 220°C + WARM power HIGH or Preheat convection: 210°C Convection: 220°C Preheat convection: 210°C Combi: 220°C + WARM power HIGH or Place on turntable. Do not cover. Place on metal tray on turntable. Do not cover.
54 Weight Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines 385 g 400 g Potato Wedges Vegetable Bake 200°C + SIMMER power 12-14 mins. 6-8 mins. HIGH power or Combi: 8-10 mins. 12 mins. 8 mins. Preheat convection: 220°C Convection: 220°C Convection: 220°C Preheat convection: 220°C Preheat convection: 220°C Convection: 220°C 13-15 mins. 6-7 mins. MEDIUM power or Combi: 200˚C + LOW power 16 mins. 6-8 mins. Combi: 220˚C + SIM power HIGH power or 10-12 mins.
Weight Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines 250 g 340 g 400 g Breaded Onion Rings Fish Pie Shepherd’s Pie 220°C + SIMMER power Combi: 18 mins. 10 mins. 6-8 mins. DEFROST power then HIGH power or 220°C + SIMMER power 18 mins. 7-8 mins. HIGH power or Combi: 10-12 mins. 20-22 mins. GRILL 1 220˚C + SIMMER power Combi: 8 mins. 8-9 mins. DEFROST power 18 mins. then HIGH power or GRILL 1 Place on metal tray on turntable. Place on turntable.
56 250 g (2) Steaks 4-5 HIGH power 225 g 225 g 225 g Chick Peas Lentils Red Kidney Beans 15 40 then SIMMER 40 then SIMMER HIGH power 10 HIGH power 10-15 25-30 then SIMMER MEDIUM power 10 HIGH power Must boil for at least 12 mins to destroy toxic enzymes Use 600 ml (1pt) boiling water in a large bowl Cover. Use 600 ml (1pt) boiling water in a large bowl Cover. Use 600 ml (1pt) boiling water in a large bowl Cover. Use 600 ml (1pt) boiling water in a large bowl Cover.
Weight/ Quantity Choice of Cooking Modes Time (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines 450 g- 675 g Stewing Steak 6-8 12 10 then 60 MEDIUM power or GRILL 1 HIGH then SIMMER POWER or 1hr-1hr 40 per 450 g POWER Combi: 160°C +WARM power 10 then 15 HIGH then MEDIUM 10 mins. per 450 g Combi: 160°C + SIM power Preheat convection: 160°C Place in casserole dish with stock and vegetables with lid on metal tray on turntable. Stir halfway Place in micro-safe dish with stock and vegetables on turntable.
58 Weight/ Quantity Time (mins.) Time (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines Whole 860 g (4) 360 g Nuggets (fresh) Chicken legs 500 g Nuggets (frozen) 600 g (4) 283 g (2) 700 g (6) Drumsticks Kiev (fresh) 500 g (4) Breasts, boneless 25-30 25 GRILL 1 or Preheat convection: 220°C Convection: 220˚C 25 8-9 per 450g Combi: 220˚C + SIMMER MEDIUM power or 13 mins.
3 180 ml 4 Water Eggs Water Eggs 20 secs 50 secs 30 secs 1min. 20 secs 30 secs HIGH power HIGH power HIGH power HIGH power 180 g (2) 420 g (2) Cakes Fillets 3-4 10-12 HIGH power or GRILL 1 12-14 GRILL 1 GRILL 1 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 min. Place water in a small bowl and heat for 1st cooking time. Add egg (size 3). Pierce yolk and white. Cover.
60 Weight/ Quantity Choice of Cooking Modes 330 g (1) Whole 150 g- 170 g 7 15 15 HIGH power or GRILL 1 GRILL 1 or Place in micro-safe dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover. Place in micro-safe dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover. Place on metal tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway. Place on metal tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway. Place on micro-safe dish. Do not cover. 4 then 2 then 6 Place bag sauce side down on a plate. Slash top.
Weight/ Quantity Choice of Cooking Modes Time (mins.) HIGH power 450 g 450 g 450 g 450 g 450 g 450 g Apples – stewed Peaches – poached Pears – poached Plums – poached Plums – stewed Rhubarb – stewed 5 8-10 5-6 8 4-5 5 6 Only half fill dish. Cover. Add 30 ml (2 tbsp) of water. Only half fill dish. Cover. Add 300 ml (1/2 pt) of water. Only half fill dish. Cover. Add 300 ml (1/2 pt) of water. Only half fill dish. Cover. Add 300 ml (1/2 pt) of water. Only half fill dish. Cover.
62 225 g Macaroni HIGH power HIGH power Choice of Cooking Modes 225 g Pasta shells - ie. conchiglie 250 g (6) Shortcrust Flan All Butter Croissants 7-8 8-10 Preheat convection: 210°C Convection: 220°C 3-4 10-12 8-9 Preheat convection: 210°C Combi: 220°C + SIM power HIGH power or HIGH power HIGH power 10-12 8-10 Time (mins.) Place on baking sheet on metal tray on turntable. Prick base of pastry and chill well. Do not cover. Place on metal tray on turntable.
Weight/ Quantity Choice of Cooking Modes Time (mins.) 410 g 320 g (2) Combi: 220°C + SIMMER power Combi: 220°C + SIMMER power 12–15 10–12 Place on wire rack on metal tray on turntable. Do not cover. Place on wire rack on metal tray on turntable. Do not cover. Instructions/Guidelines HIGH power HIGH power 1 cup of oats 2 cups of oats 2 servings 4 servings 8-9 4-5 Add 4 cups of water or milk. Stir halfway. Add 2 cups of water or milk. Stir halfway. Add 1 cup of water or milk.
64 Weight/ Quantity 250 g 250 g 250 g 250 g Easycook White Easycook Brown Long Grain White Long Grain Brown MEDIUM power 50 g 50 g Pudding Rice Tapioca 30-35 5 35 HIGH power then SIMMER SIMMER power 20 SIMMER power Add 600 ml (1pt) milk. 30 ml sugar Add 450 ml (3/4pt) milk. 30 ml sugar Add 600 ml (1pt) milk. 30 ml sugar Use 600 ml (1pt) boiling water. Cover Place on metal tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway. Place on metal tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.
Weight/ Quantity Choice of Cooking Modes Time (mins.) 454 g (8) Combi: 160°C + LOW power GRILL 1 7 7-9 HIGH power HIGH power HIGH power 450 g 450 g 450 g Carrots - sliced Cauliflower - florets Courgettes Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) water. Cover. Place on metal tray on turntable. Turn halfway. Place on wire rack on metal tray on turntable. Turn halfway. Instructions/Guidelines POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven.
66 Weight/ Quantity Choice of Cooking Modes 450 g 450 g 450 g Peas Potatoes - boiled Potatoes - par-boiled 450 g Swede - cubed 6 4 2 HIGH power HIGH power Combi: 220°C +SIM power 7-8 7 30 18-20 13 HIGH power or HIGH power 20 Combi: 220°C + SIM power 25 8 HIGH power or Combi: 220°C + SIM power 5 15 HIGH power or 6-7 4-6 6-7 5 Combi: 220°C + SIM power HIGH power HIGH power HIGH power Add 90 ml (6tbsp) water. Cover. Wash and prick skins several times.
Weight/ Quantity Choice of Cooking Modes 450 g 450 g 450 g 450 g 450 g 450 g Cabbage - shredded Carrots - sliced Cauliflower Peas Spinach - nuggets Sweetcorn Preheat convection: 220°C Convection: 220°C HIGH power HIGH power HIGH power HIGH power HIGH power HIGH power 15 7 8-9 6-7 10 8 5-6 9-10 9 8-9 8 Time (mins.) Place directly onto metal tray. Add 30 ml (2tbsp) water. Cover.
Increasing and Decreasing Recipes INCREASING RECIPES • To increase a recipe from 4 to 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 mins. per lb.
Soups and Starters Carrot & Celery Soup Dish: 3 litre (6pt) bowl Serves 4 Oven Accessory: glass turntable 1. Place the butter and onion in bowl. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins. or until softened. 2. Stir in the carrots and celery. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 8-10 mins. or until vegetables are softened. Stir halfway during cooking. 5. Add the orange rind and juice, season to taste. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3-4 mins. or until piping hot. Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
Ingredients 4 beef tomatoes seasoning 3 ml (1/2 tsp) dried basil 4 eggs 200 g (7 oz) mozzarella cheese Baked Stuffed Tomatoes Serves 4 Dish: Shallow heatproof dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 1. Pre-heat oven on convection 210°C. 2. Slice the tops off the tomatoes. Deseed, scoop out the centre and discard. 3. Drain tomatoes upside down on kitchen paper then place tomatoes right way up in heatproof dish. 4. Sprinkle inside with salt and pepper and dried basil. 5.
Pork and Chicken Terrine Serves 4-6 Dish: 900 g (2 lb) Pyrex® loaf dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 1. Line base and sides of loaf dish with bacon rashers, stretching each rasher slightly with a knife. Reserve 3-4 rashers for top. 2. Chop pork and chicken coarsely in a food processor. Place in bowl. Process onions and garlic coarsely. 4. Spread half the mixture in the dish. Layer ham on top of the mixture and then spread remaining meat mixture on top. Lay reserved bacon on top.
Fish Fish cooks very well by microwave as it stays moist and the lingering fish smells left in conventional ovens are avoided. WHEN IS FISH COOKED? Fish is cooked when it flakes easily and becomes opaque. For fish with a strong odour, eliminate the smell after cooking by placing 600 ml (1 pt) of boiling water and 1 sliced lemon in a large bowl, cook on SIMMER for 20 mins. Wipe out oven with a dry cloth. WHOLE FISH If cooking 2 whole fish together, they should be arranged head to tail for even cooking.
Ingredients 350 g (12 oz) peeled potatoes 25 g (1 oz) butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 200 g (7 oz) can tuna, drained 1 egg, hardboiled, chopped 30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped 10 ml (2 tsp) lemon juice salt and pepper 2 eggs, beaten 100 g (4 oz) breadcrumbs Tuna Fish Cakes Serves 4 Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + wire rack 1. Cook potatoes with 45 ml (3 tbsp) water, covered on HIGH power for 6-8 mins. or until cooked. Drain. 2.
Ingredients 4 trouts, 350 g (12 oz) each Stuffing: 1 bunch spring onions, finely chopped 100 g (4 oz) button mushrooms, finely sliced grated rind and juice of 1 orange 21/2 cm (1”) cube fresh ginger, peeled and grated dash of Soy sauce F I S H juice of 1 orange juice of 1 lime black pepper 25 g (1 oz) butter Ingredients 100 g (4 oz) broccoli 100 g (4 oz) cauliflower 1 medium red pepper, diced 198 g (7 oz) can salmon, drained 25g (1 oz) butter 30 ml (2 tbsp) plain flour 300 ml (1/2 pt) milk 50 g (2oz) gra
Ingredients 50 g (2 oz) butter 50 g (2 oz) flour 450 ml (3/4 pt) milk 100 g (4 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated salt and pepper pinch grated nutmeg 450 g (1 lb) frozen spinach 450 g (1 lb) smoked haddock fillet, skinned 50 g (2 oz) breadcrumbs pinch paprika Bouillabaisse Serves 6 Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole Oven Accessory: glass turntable 1. Skin the tomatoes and cut into four pieces, removing the cores. Place the oil and tomato puree in a large bowl, heat on HIGH power for 1 min. and mix well.
Meat and Poultry M E A T A N D P O U L T R Y Guidelines DEFROSTED JOINTS STANDING TIME 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. Meat and poultry require a minimum of 15 mins. STANDING TIME wrapped in aluminium foil after cooking by microwave.
How to roast a joint by microwave To roast basic joints of meat place the joint onto the rack of a microwave roasting set and cover with a dome lid. Alternatively use a large, shallow dish and place the joint on an upturned saucer and cover with cling film. 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.
M E A T A N D P O U L T R Y Ingredients 4 chicken portions approx. 1.
Ingredients 1 kg (21/2 lb) pork spare ribs 300 ml (1/2 pt) water 225 g (8 oz) can crushed pineapple 150 ml (1/4 pt) HP Fruity Sauce 15 ml (1 tbsp) brown sugar 45 ml (3 tbsp) soy sauce 5 ml (1 tsp) fresh grated ginger Hawaiian Ribs Serves 2 Dish: 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10") rectangular dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + wire rack. 1. Place the ribs in a single layer in dish with the water, cover and cook on HIGH power for 10 mins. Drain. 2.
Ingredients 100 g (4 oz) plain flour 3 ml (1/2 tsp) salt 2 eggs 300 ml (1/2 pt) milk and water 25 g (1 oz) lard or dripping 450 g (1 lb) sausages Toad In The Hole Serves 4 Dish: 25 x 18 cm (10" x 7") oblong tin Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 1. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 220°C. 2. Sift flour and salt in a bowl. Add eggs and half the liquid. Beat until smooth. Gradually stir in remaining liquid. 3. Put fat in tin with sausages and place in the preheated oven.
Serves 4-6 Dish: large casserole and lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 1. Place the cubed pork, chopped onion, sliced parsnips, crushed garlic, coriander and cumin in a large casserole dish. 2. Stir in the flour. 3. Gradually add the stock, apple juice and seasoning. Steak and Kidney Pudding Serves 4 Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) casserole + 1.2 litre (2 pt) pudding basin Oven Accessory: glass turntable 1. Combine all filling ingredients in casserole.
P O U L T R Y A N D M E A T Ingredients 675 g (11/2 lb) braising steak, cubed 3 large onions, sliced thinly 1 clove garlic, crushed 30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned flour 15 ml (1 tbsp) brown sugar 300 ml (1/2 pt) hot beef stock 300 ml (1/2 pt) light ale 15 ml (1 tbsp) wine vinegar 5 ml (1 tsp) mixed herbs 2 bay leaves Topping: 8 x 2.
Serves 4 Dish: medium casserole Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 1. Place onion, carrots and butter in casserole. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3-5 mins. or until soft. 2. Add minced meat to vegetables and mix well. Mix together stock, Worcestershire sauce, gravy thickening and tomato puree, pour over meat and season to taste. 3. Cook potatoes with water, covered on HIGH power for 7-8 mins.
Ingredients 600 g (11/4 lb) braising steak, cubed 45 ml (3 tbsp) seasoned flour 600 ml (1 pt) hot beef stock 45 ml (3 tbsp) tomato puree 30 ml (2 tbsp) paprika 5 ml (1 tsp) sugar 60 ml (4 tbsp) soured cream Hungarian Goulash Serves 4 Dish: large casserole + lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 1. Toss meat in the flour. Combine all ingredients except the soured cream in casserole dish. 2. Cook on Combination: CONVECTION 160°C + WARM power for 1hr 15 mins, or until the meat is tender.
Serves 4 Dish: 20 cm (8") souffle dish Kidneys Turbigo Serves 4 Dish: large casserole Oven Accessory: glass turntable 1. Skin, halve and core the kidneys. Remove any fat or gristle. 2. Place the onion and butter in the casserole. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 2 mins. or until the onion starts to soften. 3. Add the kidneys, cover and cook on HIGH power for 4 mins. Turn halfway during cooking. 4. Add remaining ingredients, cover and cook on MEDIUM power for 15-18 mins. or until the kidneys are tender.
P A S T A , R I C E A N D B E A N S Pasta, Rice and Beans Ingredients 175 g (6 oz) easycook brown rice 450 ml (3/4 pt) hot chicken stock 450 g (1 lb) smoked haddock 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice 1 medium onion, chopped 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 150 ml (1/4 pt) soured cream 15 ml (1 tbsp) curry paste 100 g (4 oz) frozen peas 30 ml (2 tbsp) parsley, chopped 2 hardboiled eggs, chopped Ingredients 100 g (4 oz) green lentils 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 1 large onion, sliced 5 ml (1 tsp) grated root ginger 1 garlic clove, crus
Tagliatelle Toscana Serves 4 Dish: deep casserole dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 1. Sprinkle the aubergine with salt and leave for 20 mins, then rinse and dry. 2. Cook the pasta in 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water, covered, on HIGH power for 4 mins. or until tender. Drain. 4. Mix the drained pasta with the mozzarella. Place in a casserole dish. Pour the sauce over the top. Sprinkle with parmesan and cook on Combination: CONVECTION 220˚C + WARM power for 6-8 mins.
Ingredients 40 g (11/2 oz) dried Cep mushrooms 50 g (2 oz) butter 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped freshly ground black pepper 250 g (9 oz) Arborio rice 300 ml (1/2 pt) hot vegetable stock 12 basil leaves, torn Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto Serves 4 Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable 1. Soak mushrooms in 300 ml (1/2 pt) warm water. 2.
Cheese and Egg Dishes Serves 4 Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray Serves 4 Oven Accessory: glass turntable + wire rack + metal tray 1. Place Dolmio® sauce, sausage, garlic and onion in a bowl and mix well. 2. Arrange muffin halves, 4 at a time on wire rack and toast on GRILL 1 for 3-4 mins. or until browned. 3. Spread muffins with the mixture. Top with cheese, anchovies and olives. 4. Cook on Combination: GRILL 1 + WARM power for 9-10 mins. or until cheese has melted and is beginning to brown.
D I S H E S Cheese, Onion & Olive Scones Dish: round baking sheet Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 1. Place onion and oil in a bowl. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 2 mins. or until softened. Drain. 2. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 200°C. 3. Sift together the flour, salt, mustard and cayenne with seasoning. Rub in the butter. 4. Mix in onion, cheeses and olives. Beat egg and milk together. Pour into flour mixture and bring to a soft dough. 5. On a floured surface roll out dough to approx.
Serves 2 Macaroni Cheese Serves 4 D I S H E S Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + wire rack 1. Place the bread, buttered side up on wire rack and cook on GRILL 1 for approximately 3-4 mins. 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 uppermost. 3. Place back on the wire rack and cook on Combination: GRILL 1 + SIMMER power for 1-2 mins. or until the cheese has melted.
• • Root vegetables. i.e. carrots, swede, should be cut into slices, strips or cubes. Do not mix fresh and frozen vegetables as the cooking times may be different. • If cooking potatoes with other vegetables, only cook with other ROOT vegetables. Never add salt to vegetables before microwaving. Remember the flavour of microwaved vegetables is much better than boiled. • • Cabbage should be shredded and cooked by power and time. Fresh vegetables require 90 ml (6 tbsp) of water.
Certain vegetables i.e. broccoli and asparagus, should be arranged so that the tips are in the centre of the dish, as these require less cooking. • Whole cauliflower should be cooked upside down on MEDIUM power for 10 mins. approx. with 90 ml (6 tbsp) water. V E G E T A R I A N • Jacket Potatoes 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 mins.
V E G E T A B L E S A N D V E G E T A R I A N Ingredients 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 chilli, chopped 2 carrots, diced 5 ml (1 tsp) chilli powder 3 ml (1/2 tsp) cumin 175 g (6 oz) bulgar wheat 396 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes 30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato puree 450 ml (3/4 pt) water 396 g (14 oz) can red kidney beans, drained Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped 25 g (1 oz) butter 1 clove of garlic, crushed 225 g (8 oz) each of diced carrots, diced leeks, diced courgette
Serves 4 Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 1. Place the vegetables in a large bowl. Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) of water, cover and cook on HIGH power for 10-12 mins. or until the vegetables are softened. 2. Crumble or finely chop the cheese into a bowl and gradually blend in the yoghurt and the double cream. 3. Drain the vegetables and arrange in a flan dish. Season and pour over the blue cheese cream mixture. 4. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs, cook on Combination: CONVECTION 220˚C + LOW power for 10 mins.
Ingredients 450 g (1 lb) potatoes 25 g (1 oz) butter 30 ml (2 tbsp) oil Roast Potatoes Serves 4 Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 1. Peel and cut potatoes into quarters. Par boil and drain (see page 67). V E G E T A B L E S A N D V E G E T A R I A N 2. Place potatoes, oil and butter on metal tray. Cook on Combination: CONVECTION 220°C + WARM power for 25 mins. turning and basting potatoes during cooking, or until crisp and brown.
Goat’s Cheese Tart with Roasted Vegetables Serves 4 Dish: 23 cm (9") flan tin Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 1. Preheat the oven on CONVECTION 200°C. 4. Cover the pastry with greaseproof, add baking beans and cook on CONVECTION 200°C for 10 mins. Remove the paper and beans and cook for a further 5 minutes or until cooked. Allow to cool. 5. Place the prepared vegetables on metal tray and drizzle with olive oil.
Sauces CONTAINER SIZE Always use a container or jug at least twice the capacity of the sauce, to avoid boiling over. REHEATING Sauces can be made in advance and reheated by microwave. Reheat on HIGH power and stir halfway. COVERING DO NOT cover sauces when cooking. POWER LEVEL Most sauces require HIGH Power for cooking. Sauces containing eggs should be cooked on SIMMER power.
Ingredients 30 ml (2 tbsp) custard powder 15 ml (1 tbsp) sugar 600 ml (1 pt) cold milk Custard Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug Oven Accessory: glass turntable 1. Mix together the custard powder, sugar and a little milk to form a smooth paste. 2. Blend in the remaining milk, whisking well. 3. Cook on HIGH power for 4-6 mins. Whisk well halfway through cooking time and again at the end. Hollandaise Sauce Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug Oven Accessory: glass turntable 1. Place egg yolks and vinegar in a jug. Beat well. 2.
Pastry P A S T R Y Ingredients 225 g (8 oz) self-raising flour 3 ml (1/2 tsp) salt 100 g (4 oz) shredded suet 105 ml (7 tbsp) cold water Ingredients 1 small potato, thinly sliced 200 g (7 oz) puff pastry 1 small onion, sliced small apple, peeled, cored and sliced salt and pepper to taste 75 g (3 oz) cheese, grated or crumbled, eg. Stilton, Roule etc. Glaze: 1 egg, beaten 100 Suetcrust Pastry 1. Mix together flour, salt and suet. 2. Add water and mix to a soft dough. Knead lightly until smooth.
Ingredients 1 quantity of suet pastry (page 100) 75 ml (5 tbsp) seedless raspberry jam milk to glaze Minced Beef and Onion Pie Serves 4 Dish: large casserole + lid + 20 cm (8") pie plate Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 1. Combine all filling ingredients except thickening in casserole dish. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 5 mins. then MEDIUM power for 15 mins. Mix gravy thickening with water and stir into meat. Leave to cool. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 210°C. 2.
P A S T R Y Ingredients 30 ml (2 tbsp) caster sugar 5 ml (1 tsp) cinnamon 30 ml (2 tbsp) sultanas 2 cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice 350 g (12 oz) shortcrust pastry Ingredients 600 g (1 lb 5 oz) dessert apples such as Granny Smith’s, cored, peeled and roughly chopped juice of 1/2 lemon 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 filo pastry 50 g (2 oz) butter, m
Desserts Ingredients 150 g (5 oz) self-raising flour pinch of salt 50 g (2 oz) caster sugar 50 g (2 oz) suet 1 egg 150 ml (1/4 pt) milk 30 ml (2 tbsp) jam or golden syrup Optional: Add 1 tbsp of sultanas. Christmas Pudding Serves 6-8 Dish: 1.3 litre (21/2 pt) pudding basin lightly greased Oven Accessory: glass turntable 1. Place apple and carrot in a large bowl. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 5 mins. Beat well to make a thick puree. 2. Stir in juice, rind and mixed fruit.
D E S S E R T S Ingredients 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 Ingredients Pudding: 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 175 g (6 oz) fresh white breadcrumbs 30 ml (2 tbsp) cocoa powder Sauce: 225 g (8 oz) vanilla flavoured toffees 150 ml (1/4 pt) milk 15 g (1/2 oz) butter 104
Ingredients 6 slices of bread, buttered and cut in half diagonally 75 g (3 oz) mixed dried fruit 450 ml (3/4 pt) milk 3 eggs 25 g (1 oz) caster sugar 3 ml (1/2 tsp) nutmeg Bread and Butter Pudding Serves 4 Dish: 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10") oblong, greased dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 1. Arrange the bread and fruit in the prepared dish. 2. Warm the milk for 3 mins. on MEDIUM power but do not allow to boil. 3. Beat together the eggs and sugar, add the milk, stirring well.
Baking Guidelines COVERING For traditional cakes, with long cooking times, baked on convection mode only, it is necessary to cover the top of the tin with foil 10-15 mins. after the start of baking. This is not applicable to any of the recipes in this section. beat eggs in an electric mixer or food processor. Do not attempt to cook whisked/fatless sponges, or any cakes containing whisked egg white. DISH SIZE/SHAPE EGGS The following recipes have been tested using medium eggs.
Ingredients 170g (6oz) butter 170g (6oz) caster sugar 3 eggs, beaten 170g (6oz) plain flour 7g (1 tsp) baking powder Optional decoration Glacé icing 250g (8oz) icing sugar 30ml (2 tbsp) warm water Fairy Cakes Makes 24 Dish: 2 x 12 hole bun tins 313mm x 236mm x 13mm (12 5/16 ” x 9 5/16 ”) + 24 paper cake cases Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 1. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 150°C with metal tray. 2. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 3.
B A K I N G Ingredients 75 g (3 oz) self-raising flour 75 g (3 oz) porridge oats 50 g (2 oz) dark muscovado sugar 75 g (3 oz) butter For the Topping: 25 g (1 oz) butter 3 eggs, beaten 175 g (6 oz) light muscovado sugar 150 g (5 oz) raisins 75 g (3 oz) dessicated coconut 1 lemon, grated rind plus 30 ml juice Ingredients 225 g (8 oz) self-raising flour 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 (31/2 fl oz) milk beaten egg to glaze Lemon an
Preserves STERILIZING JARS COVERING Jam jars can be sterilized by microwave ready for your jams. Half fill with water and heat them on HIGH power until water boils (approx. 3 mins. for 2 jars). Empty and drain upside down on kitchen paper. The jars should be warm when filled with jam. Do not cover preserves whilst cooking, apart from if recommended in the recipe. If you wish to cook larger quantities than given in the recipes below, revert to the traditional hob method, using a traditional recipe.
Ingredients P R E S E R V E S 450 g (1 lb) seville oranges 1 lemon 900 ml (11/2 pts) water 450 g (1 lb) sugar knob of butter Ingredients 4 lemons, grated rind and juice of 450 g (1 lb) caster sugar 4 eggs, beaten 100 g (4 oz) butter 110 Orange Marmalade Makes 11/2 -2 lbs Dish: large bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable 1. Grate oranges and lemon ensuring all the pith is left on the fruit. 2. Place the peeled fruit in a food processor and chop until the pips are broken. 3.
Questions and Answers Q My microwave oven causes interference with my TV, is this normal? A Some radio and TV 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, hair dryers, etc. It does not indicate a problem with your oven. Q My oven has an odour and generates smoke when using the CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILL function.
Technical Specifications Rated Voltage: 230-240 V 50 Hz Operating Frequency: 2,450 MHz Input Power: Max 2390 W Microwave 1180 W Grill 1380 W Convection 1390 W Output Power: 1000 W (IEC-60705) Grill 1300 W Convection 1300 W Outer Dimensions: 510 mm (W) x 390 mm (D) x 305 mm (H) Oven Cavity Dimensions: 359 mm (W) x 352 mm (D) x 217 mm (H) Weight: with internal accessories 13 kg Weight and Dimensions are approximate.
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