Operating Instructions and Cookery Book Steam Combination Oven Model Number: NN-CS894S Household use only IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PA_F0003BH72BP_00_140331.
Important notice 1000 W E The IEC (60705) power output (watts) The heating category for small packs of food Microwave symbol Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven. Your oven is rated 1000 Watts (IEC). When using other cookbooks remember to adjust cooking times accordingly. The symbol indicates the heating category for your oven when cooking or reheating convenience foods. Your oven is rated ‘E’, which is very efficient.
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.
Warning! Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. Warning! Do not place this oven near an electric or gas cooker range. Warning! Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use. This oven is intended for Counter-top use only.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken. The temperature has to be checked before consumption to avoid burns. Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole hard-boiled eggs by MICROWAVE. Pressure may build up and the eggs may explode, even after the microwave heating has ended. Clean the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal areas regularly.
Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during GRILLING, CONVECTION, STEAM, and COMBINATION modes, take care when opening or closing the door and when inserting or removing food and accessories. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. Warning! This appliance produces boiling hot steam.
The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages only. Drying of food, newspapers or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth, wheat bags, hot water bottles and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire. Take care when heating foods low in moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, biscuits and pastries. These can easily burn, dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long. We do not recommend heating foods low in moisture such as popcorn or poppodums.
Contents Important safety instructions..................... 7-8 Convection cooking .............................. 35-38 Before using your oven.................................9 Convection and grill cooking................. 39-40 Placement of your oven ................................9 Steam cooking ...................................... 41-42 Care & cleaning of your oven .....................10 Steam shot .................................................43 Maintenance of your oven ..................
Important safety instructions This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 15 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 15 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Important safety instructions Exterior oven surfaces 1. In case of electronic failure, oven can only be turned off at wall socket. 7. Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the rear and bottom of the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during GRILL, CONVECTION, STEAM, and COMBINATION modes. Take care when opening or closing the door and when inserting or removing food and accessories.
Before using your oven Examine your oven Note 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. 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. Guarantee 2.
Care & cleaning of your oven 8. If the control panel becomes dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth. DO NOT use harsh detergents or abrasives on control panel. When cleaning the control panel, leave the oven door open to prevent the oven from accidentally turning on. After cleaning touch Stop/Cancel to clear the display window. 9. If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth.
Maintenance of your oven Service Water tank 1. WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A SERVICE call your local Panasonic engineer (Customer Communications Centre on 0844 844 3899 can recommend an engineer). 3. Do not use the water tank if it is cracked or broken, as leaking water could result in electrical failure and danger of electric shock. If the water tank becomes damaged, please contact your dealer.
Oven accessories Wire shelf Glass shelf 1. The wire shelf can be used in the upper and middle shelf positions for GRILLING foods. It can be used in the upper, middle or lower shelf positions for CONVECTION or COMBINATION cooking. 2. Do not use any metal container directly on the wire shelf in COMBINATION with MICROWAVE. 3. Do not use the wire shelf in MICROWAVE mode only. 4. The maximum weight that can be placed on the wire shelf is 4 kg (8 lb 14 oz) (this includes total weight of food and dish). 1.
Oven accessories The following chart shows correct use of the accessories in the oven Wire shelf Glass shelf Microwave Grill Convection Steam Turbo-cook Convection + Microwave Grill + Microwave Steam + Microwave Steam + Grill Steam + Convection Convection + Microwave + Grill Grill or Convection + Microwave + Steam Grill + convection + microwave + steam Enamel shelf Plastic Trivet * * * *
Parts of your oven Drip tray 1. Before using the oven, the drip tray must be fitted as it collects excess water during cooking. The drip tray should be removed and cleaned on a regular basis. 2. Fit the drip tray by holding with both hands and clicking onto the front legs of the oven. 3. To remove the drip tray, hold with both hands and gently ease forward. Wash in warm soapy water. Re-position the drip tray by clicking back onto the legs. 4. DO NOT USE A DISHWASHER TO CLEAN THE DRIP TRAY.
Important information – read carefully Safety Foods low in moisture If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in the oven, touch Stop/Cancel 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. Take care when heating foods low in moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, biscuits and pastries. These can easily burn, dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long.
Important information – read carefully Liquids Paper, plastic 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. 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 when cooking mode includes microwave power as arcing will occur. Do not use recycled paper products, e.g.
Important information – read carefully Grilling Babies bottles and food jars The oven will only operate on the GRILL function with the door closed. After using the microwave oven, the fan motor may operate 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. When reheating babies bottles always remove top and teat.
Microwaving principles Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War II. 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 CAN NOT PASS THROUGH METAL AND THEREFORE METAL COOKING UTENSILS CAN NEVER BE USED IN A MICROWAVE, FOR COOKING ON MICROWAVE ONLY.
Control panel (1) (2) (1) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (2) (3) (11) (12) (5) (4) (6) (8) (7) (13) (9) (11) (10) (12) Display window Slider bar (plus/minus) (page 28) Select the time or weight by tapping “+”/“-” or swipe the slider bar. Maximum cooking time is 9 hours.
General guidelines Standing time Meat joints 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 through the food. Stand 15 mins wrapped in aluminium foil. Plated meals Stand for 2-3 mins. Jacket potatoes Vegetables Wrapped in aluminium foil when cooked by microwave only. It is not necessary to stand jacket potatoes cooked in COMBINATION mode. Stand for 15 mins.
General guidelines Dish size Starting temperature Follow the dish sizes given in the recipes, as these affect the cooking and reheating times. A quantity of food spread in a bigger dish cooks and reheats more quickly. 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 °C before cooking.
Containers to use Choosing the correct container is a very important factor in deciding the success or failure of your cooking. Result If the dish is suitable for microwaving, 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 obviously absorbing microwave energy. Testing dishes for suitability - For microwave cooking only.
Containers to use Plastic Wicker, wood, straw baskets 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. Dishes will crack and could ignite. Do not use wooden dishes in your microwave. DO NOT USE ON ANY COOKING MODE. Cling film Microwave cling film can only be used for covering food that is reheated by microwave.
Cooking modes The diagrams shown below are examples of the accessories. It may vary depending on recipe/dish used. Further information can be found in the Cookbook. Cooking modes MICROWAVE Accessories to use Uses Defrosting Reheating Melting: butter, chocolate, cheese. Cooking fish, vegetables, fruits, eggs. Use your own Preparing: stewed fruits, jam, sauces, Pyrex® dishes, plates or bowls, custards, choux, pastry, caramel, directly on the meat, fish. base of the oven. Baking cakes without colour.
Combination cooking modes Cooking modes GRILL + CONVECTION Uses Roasting red meats, thick steak (rib or beef, T bone steaks). Cooking of fish. Accessories to use Containers Wire shelf or enamel shelf. Heatproof, metal tin can be used. Preheating advised GRILL + MICROWAVE CONVECTION + MICROWAVE GRILL + CONVECTION + MICROWAVE Roasting meat and poultry. Defrosting, reheating and crisping (quiche, pizza, bread, lasagne, gratin). Cooking lasagne, meat, potatoes or vegetable gratins.
Let’s start to use your oven 1 Plug in Plug into a 15 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to read your operating instructions. 2 3 Tap Timer/Clock twice to set clock Set clock as a 24 hr clock. (See page 27 for details). Tap Convection ( 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.) Tap the Convection until 230 °C is in the display window. Remove all accessories from the oven.
Setting the clock When the oven is first plugged in “REFER TO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE” appears in display window. Tap Timer/Clock twice. “SET TIME’’ appears in the display window and the colon starts to blink. Enter the time by tapping “+”/“-” or swipe the slider bar. e.g. 1:25 pm (24 hr clock) Touch Timer/Clock. The colon stops blinking. Time of day is now locked into the display Note 1. One tap of the “+”/”-” will increase or decrease the time by 1 minute.
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. To turn off: Colon or time of day appears in the display window. Tap Timer/Clock four times. Display window To turn on: Colon or time of day appears in the display window. Tap Timer/Clock four times.
Microwave cooking and defrosting There are 6 different microwave power levels available. Do not place food directly on the base of the oven. Use your own dishes, plates or bowls covered with a lid or pierced cling film directly on the base of the oven. Power 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 Touch Tap Micro power until the power you require appears in the display window.
Defrosting guidelines By selecting the DEFROST power level from the microwave power key and setting a time, you can defrost food in your microwave. The biggest problem 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. The name for this type of defrost is cyclic. During the standing stages there is not any microwave power in the oven, although the light will remain on.
Defrosting chart 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. Weight Defrost Time Beef/Lamb/ Pork Joint 700 g (1 lb 8 oz) 20 mins Beef/Lamb/ Pork Joint 1.
Defrosting chart 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.
Grilling The grill system on the oven gives fast efficient cooking for a wide variety of foods e.g. chops, sausages, steaks, toast, etc. There are 3 different grill settings available. Touch Power Level Wattage Once Grill 1 (High) 1300 W Twice Grill 2 950 W (Medium) 3 Times Grill 3 (Low) 700 W Tap Grill until the power you require appears in the display window. Touch Start to preheat. A “P” will appear in the display window. When the oven is preheated the oven will beep and the “P” will flash.
Grilling Oven accessories to use Use oven gloves when removing accessories as they will be very hot, and so will the roof and walls of the oven. When grilling foods the wire shelf should be in the upper shelf position and the glass shelf in the middle position to catch drips. Alternatively you can use the enamel shelf in the upper or middle shelf positions. When positioning the wire shelf, the vertical wires of the shelf should sit lower than the sides of the shelf.
Convection cooking Your Combination Oven can be used as a conventional oven using the CONVECTION mode which incorporates a heating element with a fan. For best results always place food in a preheated oven. The grill will come on when the oven is preheating. You can cook in three ways when using convection cooking 1. On the enamel shelf in either of the shelf positions. 2. On the wire shelf in either of the shelf positions. 3. Both of the above at the same time, to use the oven for two level cooking.
Convection cooking Guidelines 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 possible to cook on one or two levels when using convection cooking. Oven accessories to use: ONE LEVEL COOKING If cooking on one level, you can use the enamel shelf or wire shelf in either of the shelf positions. Baking: Enamel shelf in lower shelf position.
Convection cooking Two level cooking When cooking on two levels use the enamel shelf on the lower shelf position and the wire shelf in the upper shelf position. Depending on the recipe, you can preheat with or without the accessories in position. See individual recipes for details. Batch Baking: Fairy cakes Cooking a complete meal: Frozen pizza on upper shelf position, frozen oven chips on lower shelf position Two level cooking is ideal for: 1.
Convection cooking Guideline to oven temperatures For best results always place food in a preheated oven. Don’t forget that for ease of programming of the most commonly used temperatures, your oven will start at 150 °C and count up in 10 °C stages to 230 °C, then back to down to 40 °C then 100 °C. Food is generally cooked UNCOVERED - unless it is a casserole or if you wish to use roasting bags for joints.
Convection and grill cooking This mode can be programmed to cook or reheat food by combining grill and convection simultaneously, to give foods that extra crispness and colour. This can often reduce traditional oven cooking times. Do not use this program with less than 200 g (7 oz) of food. Tap Convection. The oven starts at 150 °C. Tap Convection and the temperature will count up in 10 °C stages to 230 °C, then 40 °C and 100 °C. 40 °C can not be set in combination mode. Tap to select Grill power.
Convection and grill cooking Oven accessories to use: Use the enamel shelf or wire shelf for convection and grill cooking. Pieces of meat are placed on the enamel shelf in the lower shelf position. Items of meat are placed on the enamel shelf in the upper shelf position. Pizza can be placed directly on the wire shelf in the upper shelf position.
Steam cooking The oven can be programmed as a steamer to cook vegetables, fish, chicken and rice. There are 3 different steam settings available. Touch Power Level Once Steam 1 High Twice Steam 2 Medium 3 Times Steam 3 Low Temperature Tap Steam until the power you require appears in the display window. Select the cooking time by tapping “+”/“-” or swipe the slider bar. Maximum cooking time is 30 minutes. Touch Start. The cooking program will start and the time in the display will count down.
Steam cooking Guidelines for water tank Carefully remove the water tank from the oven. Remove the lid and fill with tap water (do not use mineral water). Replace the lid and position back in the oven. Ensure the lid is closed tightly and securely positioned, otherwise leakage may occur. It is recommended to clean the water tank in warm water once a week. Use of Accessory Use oven gloves when removing accessories as they will be very hot, and so will the roof and walls of the oven.
Steam shot This feature allows you add steam during cooking (up to 3 minutes). Adding steam during cooking enhances heat distribution and aids the rising process of breads, cakes and pastries. There are seven combinations when you can use steam shot - microwave, grill, convection, grill + convection, microwave + grill, microwave + convection, microwave + grill + convection. ( Set and operate the desired program.
Combination cooking with steam Steam can be used to cook foods simultaneously with microwave, grill or convection mode. This can often reduce traditional oven cooking times and keep the food moist. Oven accessories to use: Steam + microwave Steam + grill or convection Wire shelf or enamel shelf in lower or middle shelf position Plastic trivet on glass shelf in middle shelf position Microwave power low, simmer or warm can be set. or + Grill levels 1, 2 or 3 can be set.
Combination cooking with steam Note 1. The maximum time for cooking in this mode is 30 minutes. If required to cook for longer than this time, re-fill the water tank and repeat the above operation for the remaining time. 2. If during operation the water tank becomes empty, the oven will stop operation. The prompt in the display will ask you to re-fill the water tank. After re-filling the water tank and positioning back in the oven, touch Start.
Turbo-cook The oven can be programmed to cook or reheat food more efficiently by using the turbocook function to support manual steam, convection, grill or grill + convection cooking. Selecting turbo-cook after convection, grill or a combination of both will simultaneously add microwave Simmer (300 W) power to reduce the cooking time. and/or + and/or Select first cooking mode and power level. Touch Turbo-cook. Touch Start to preheat. A “P” will appear in the display window.
Turbo-cook Suggested cooking options Food Weight Combination Time Cottage pie 450 g 230 °C + Grill 1 + Turbo Cook 14 - 15 mins Fish pie 450 g 230 °C + Grill 1 + Turbo Cook 12 - 14 mins Lasagne 600 g 220 °C + Grill 1 + Turbo Cook 11 - 12 mins Fish fingers 230 g 230 °C + Grill 1 + Turbo Cook 8-10 mins Scampi 280 g 230 °C + Grill 2 + Turbo Cook 10 mins Jacket potatoes 500 g 230 °C + Grill 1 + Turbo Cook 30 mins Meat pies 110 g 230 °C + Grill 2 + Turbo Cook 4 - 5 mins Savoury pas
Combination cooking with microwave Your oven has 3 methods of cooking by combination. 1. Convection and Microwave 2. Grill and Microwave 3. Convection, Grill and Microwave COMBINATION cooking is ideal for many foods. The microwave power cooks them quickly, whilst the oven, grill or both gives the traditional browning and crispness. If you experience arcing, which is when you see blue sparks or hear crackling noises, the metal container is unsuitable or you have insufficient food in the oven.
Combination cooking with microwave The cooking modes can be selected in any order. + or + or + Select first cooking mode. + Select second cooking mode. Select third cooking mode. Select the cooking time by tapping “+”/“-” or swipe the slider bar. Maximum cooking time is 9 hours. Touch if preheating. (Only if using convection in combination) Touch Start. Note 1. 2. 3. 4. Preheating is not available for Grill + Microwave. Combination modes are not available with convection 40 °C.
Combination 1. Convection and microwave This is the most popular combination mode combining convection heat with microwave power. Casseroles, fruit crumble, chicken, jacket potatoes, and pastries are very successful using this combination. Unsuitable foods are those which contain whisked eggs, meringues, celebration 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 Do not use this program with less than 200 g (7 oz) of food. DO NOT USE THE ENAMEL SHELF FOR COMBINATION COOKING. Joints and portions of meat should be placed on the glass shelf in the lower or middle shelf position. Non-metallic dishes or items of food can be placed directly onto wire shelf in the lower or middle shelf position. Recipes using foil or metal containers e.g. cakes and pastries should not be placed directly on the wire shelf.
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 possible 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. Tap Grill to select desired grill power level.
Combination 2. Grill and microwave Oven accessories to use DO NOT USE THE ENAMEL SHELF FOR COMBINATION COOKING. Food can be placed directly onto the wire shelf in the top or middle shelf positions. The glass shelf can be placed underneath to catch any drips. When cooking fish or small items, food can be placed directly on the glass shelf. Guidelines 1. Food is always cooked UNCOVERED. 2.
Combination 3. Convection, grill and microwave This combination mode is very useful for foods which require quick browning or crisping. Unsuitable foods are, cakes, meringues, foods containing whisked eggs and yorkshire puddings. Food should always be cooked uncovered. Tap Convection to select oven temperature. The oven starts at 150 °C and the temperature will count up in 10 °C stages to 230 °C then 100 °C. 40 °C can not be set in combination mode. Tap Micro power to select desired microwave power level.
Combination 3. Convection, grill and microwave Oven accessories to use Do not use this program with less than 200 g (7 oz) of food. DO NOT USE THE ENAMEL SHELF FOR COMBINATION COOKING. Non-metallic dishes or items of food can be placed directly onto the wire shelf in the lower or middle shelf positions. Food should be placed directly onto the wire shelf in either of the shelf positions. The glass shelf can be placed underneath to catch any drips.
Combination 3. Convection, grill and microwave Do not use this program with less than 200 g (7 oz) of food. We suggest the following options for this Combination mode.
Multi-stage cooking 2 or 3 stage cooking Tap Micro power to select desired power level. Set cooking time using slider by tapping “+”/“-” or swipe the bar. Set cooking time using slider by tapping “+”/“-” or swipe the bar. Tap Micro power to select desired power level. Touch Start. The cooking program will start and the time in the display will count down. Example: To DEFROST (270 W) for 2 minutes and cook food on HIGH (1000 W) power for 3 minutes.
Multi-stage cooking Example: To GRILL 3 (low) for 4 minutes and cook food on LOW power (440 W) for 5 minutes. Tap Grill 3 times to select Grill 3 (low) Set the cooking time to 4 minutes using the slider. Set the cooking time to 5 minutes using the slider. Tap Micro power 4 times to select low power (440 W) Touch Start. The cooking program will start and the time in the display will count down. Note 1. For 3 stage cooking, enter another cooking program before touching Start. 2.
Using the timer Delay start cooking By using the timer, you are able to program delay start cooking. Select Cooking Method & Time Touch Timer/Clock once. Set the cooking program, by entering cooking method and time required. Set the delay time using slider (up to 9 hours). Touch Start. Example: Delay start: 1 hour Touch Timer/Clock once. High power (1000 W): 10 mins Set the delay time to 1 hour using the slider. Simmer Power (300 W): 20 mins Tap Micro power once.
Using the timer To set a standing time: By using the Timer, you can program Stand Time after cooking is completed or use to program the oven as a minute timer. Select Cooking Method & Time Set the cooking program, by entering cooking method and time required. Touch Timer/Clock once. Set the delay time using the slider (up to 9 hours). Touch Start. Example: High power (1000 W): 4 mins Tap Micro power once.
Chaos defrost This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread. Tap Chaos defrost to select the correct defrost category and then enter in the weight of the food in grams (see page 62). Foods should be placed in a suitable dish, whole chickens and joints of meat should be on an upturned saucer or on a microwave safe plate. Chops, chicken portions and slices of bread should be placed in a single layer. It is not necessary to cover the foods.
Chaos defrost With this feature you can defrost frozen foods according to the weight. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight starts from the minimum weight for each category. Tap Chaos defrost. Once Meat items. Twice Meat joints. Three times Bread. Program Select the weight by tapping “+”/“-” or swipe the slider bar. The slider bar will count up in 10 g steps. Weight range 1. Meat items 100 g - 1200 g 2. Meat joints 400 g - 2500 g 3. Bread 100 g - 900 g Touch Start.
Auto steam programs This feature allows you to steam some of your favourite foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the steam level and the cooking time automatically. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight is programmed in grams. For quick selection, the weight starts from the most commonly used weight for each category. Select desired Auto steam program. The food category appears in the window. Select the weight by tapping “+”/“-” or swipe the slider bar.
Auto steam programs Minimum Weight Maximum Weight 4. Fresh vegetables Program 200 g 320 g 5. Frozen vegetables 200 g 320 g 6. Boiled potatoes 200 g 500 g 7. Chicken breasts 200 g 650 g 8. Fresh fish fillets 200 g 500 g 9. Frozen fish fillets 200 g 500 g 10. Fresh whole fish 200 g 650 g 11. Rice 100 g 200 g 4. Fresh vegetables 200 g - 320 g To steam FRESH vegetables. Fill water tank. Place prepared vegetables onto plastic trivet.
Auto steam programs 8. Fresh fish fillets 200 g - 500 g To cook FRESH fish fillets. Fill water tank. Place fresh fish onto plastic trivet. Place plastic trivet on glass shelf in the middle shelf position. Select program number 8. Enter the weight of the fresh fish. Touch START. 9. Frozen fish fillets 200 g - 500 g To cook FROZEN fish fillets. Fill water tank. Place frozen fish onto plastic trivet. Place plastic trivet on glass shelf in the middle shelf position. Select program number 9.
System cleaning programs F1. Drain water Water is pumped through the system to clean the pipes. The water is drained into the drip tray. Add 100 g of water to the water tank. Ensure drip tray is empty. Tap auto steam 9 times until F1 Drain water program appears in the display. Touch Start. Empty the drip tray after the program has finished. Note 1. Only run this program with 100 g of water in the tank. 2. Do not remove the drip tray during the drain water program.
Cleaning the water tank Clean with a soft sponge in water. Remove the water tank and clean the compartment where the water tank is inserted. Open the water supply cap, remove the lid and pipe cap and clean. Pipe Cap Ensure it faces downwards If the pipe cap is difficlult to remove, wiggle from side to side. When re-fitting, make sure that the pipe faces down (see diagram). The rubber seal and front of the tank can also be removed for cleaning.
Auto steam programs with turbo cook This feature combines the benefits of steam cooking with microwave power to speed up the cooking process. By setting the weight only, the oven determines the steam level and microwave power level and automatically calculates the cooking time. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight is programmed in grams. For quick selection, the weight starts from the most commonly used weight for each category. Select desired Auto steam program.
Auto steam programs with turbo cook Minimum Weight Maximum Weight 4. Fresh vegetables Program 200 g 320 g 5. Frozen vegetables 200 g 320 g 6. Boiled potatoes 200 g 500 g 7. Chicken breasts 200 g 650 g 8. Fresh fish fillets 200 g 500 g 9. Frozen fish fillets 200 g 500 g 10. Fresh whole fish 200 g 650 g 11. Rice 100 g 200 g 4. Fresh vegetables 200 g - 320 g To steam + microwave FRESH vegetables. Fill water tank. Place prepared vegetables onto plastic trivet.
Auto steam programs with turbo cook 8. Fresh fish fillets 200 g - 500 g To cook FRESH fish fillets. Fill water tank. Place fresh fish onto plastic trivet. Place plastic trivet on glass shelf in the middle shelf position. Select program number 8. Touch microwave assist (turbo cook) once. Enter the weight of the fresh fish. Touch START. 9. Frozen fish fillets 200 g - 500 g To steam + microwave FROZEN fish fillets. Fill water tank. Place frozen fish onto plastic trivet.
Auto sensor programs This feature allows you to cook or reheat foods without entering the weight. The built-in sensor measures the humidity of the food and calculates the recommended microwave power level and/or combination setting together with a suggested cooking time. To allow for some variations that occur in food, check that food is thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving. Please check carefully and adjust the cooking time if required, as would be the case with a conventional cooking appliance.
Auto sensor programs Minimum Weight Maximum Weight 12. Chilled meal Program 200 g 1000 g 13. Frozen meal 200 g 800 g 14. Jacket potatoes 200 g 1500 g 15. Casserole 900 g 2000 g 16. Meat sauce 450 g 2000 g 17. Roast potatoes 400 g 1000 g 18. Frozen potato products 200 g 450 g 19. Chilled pizza 150 g 400 g 20. Frozen pizza 100 g 450 g Guidelines for use For the auto sensor programs it is not necessary to enter the weight of the food.
Auto sensor programs 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. See below to identify the symbols: Microwave Grill Convection Accessory placement Glass shelf Wire shelf 12. Chilled meal 200 g - 1000 g To reheat a fresh pre-cooked meal. All foods must be precooked. Foods should be at refrigerator temperature approx. + 5 °C. Reheat in container as purchased.
Auto sensor programs 14. Jacket potatoes 200 g - 1500 g To cook jacket potatoes with a crisper drier skin. Choose medium sized potatoes 200-250 g per potato, for best results. Wash and dry potatoes and prick with a fork several times. Place on wire shelf in lower shelf position. Select program number 14. Touch START. MC 15. Casserole 900 g - 2000 g For cubed meat (e.g. braising steak, lamb, pork, not chicken) and vegetables. Place in a suitable sized casserole dish with stock.
Auto sensor programs 18. Frozen potato products 200 g - 450 g To cook FROZEN oven chips and potato products, e.g. hash browns, croquettes, etc. Spread potato products out on glass shelf and place in middle shelf position. Select program number 18. Touch START. Turn twice during cooking at beep sounds. 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 level of browning. MC 19.
Cooking and reheating guidelines Canned foods 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. Always check food is piping hot and return to oven if necessary. Remove foods from can and place in a suitable dish before heating. Stir food halfway though cooking and again at the end of heating. As a general rule, always cover wet foods, e.g. soups, casseroles and plated meals.
Reheating charts The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size and quantity. Pastry or bread items reheated by microwave will be soft not crisp. HEATING CATEGORY Your oven is Heating Category E and this 1000 W is displayed on the rear of your oven. The information on this label will assist you E in using new instructions on food packs to enable you to program the best heating Microwave symbol time in your oven.
Reheating charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines 4-5 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and stir in one can of water. Cover and place on base stirring halfway. CANNED SOUPS Condensed Healthy option Luxury/vegetable/ broth Creamed 295 g 415 g 2 mins HIGH Micro 400/415 g 3 mins 400 g 3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on base and stir halfway.
Reheating charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines SAVOURY PASTRY PRODUCTS - PRECOOKED PASTRIES REHEATED BY MICROWAVE WILL HAVE A SOFT BASE 150 g HIGH Micro 150 g 230 °C + GRILL 1 + WARM Micro 6-7 mins 300 g (2) 230 °C + GRILL 1 + SIMMER Micro 7-8 mins Pasties/slices Meat pies 150 g HIGH Micro 165 g 230 °C + GRILL 2 + SIMMER Micro 300 g (2) 250 g 550 g 1 min 30 secs Place on glass shelf on lower shelf position.
Reheating charts Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) 500 g HIGH Micro 3½ mins 150 g HIGH Micro 1 min 500 g 220 °C + WARM Micro 13-14 mins Place on glass shelf in lower shelf position. Fruit crumble 600 g 230 °C + WARM Micro 13-14 mins Place on wire shelf in lower shelf position. Fruit pie - large 600 g 220 °C 20 mins Remove product from foil container and place on the glass shelf in lower shelf position. x1 HIGH Micro 10 secs Place in glass dish on base.
Reheating charts Food Weight/ Quantity 6-7 mins Place on base. 10 mins Place on glass shelf on lower shelf position. 1.2 kg 230 °C + GRILL 1 + SIMMER Micro 450 g HIGH Micro or 230 °C + GRILL 1 + SIMMER Micro 700 g 220 °C + GRILL 1 + SIMMER Micro 14- 15 mins Place on enamel shelf on lower shelf position. 300 g 230 °C + GRILL 2 9 -10 mins Place on enamel shelf on lower shelf position. Turn halfway.
Reheating charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines READY MEALS - Chilled. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heatproof dish. Healthy eating options will only slightly brown on combination because of the lower fat content. STEAM 1 + Pierce lid and place on base. Stir Chilled mashed potato 6½ mins 500 g LOW Micro halfway.
Cooking charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) 300 g (6) 230 °C + GRILL 2 + 10 mins Add a STEAM SHOT of 3 mins 2/3rds through cooking time. Instructions/Guidelines BREAD Part-baked rolls Place on glass shelf in middle shelf position. 230 °C + GRILL 1 + Place on glass shelf in lower 9-10 mins WARM shelf position. Micro 230 °C + Place on glass shelf in lower GRILL 2 + Garlic doughballs x 12 9 mins 165 g shelf position.
Cooking charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines BEANS & PULSES - should be pre-soaked in cold water overnight (boiling water split yellow peas) except lentils which do not need to be pre-soaked. Marrowfat peas 250 g Red kidney beans 250 g Split yellow peas 250 g HIGH Micro then SIMMER Micro HIGH Micro then SIMMER Micro HIGH Micro then SIMMER Micro 3 mins then 40 mins Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water in a large bowl. Cover. Place on base.
Cooking charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines CHICKEN from raw - CAUTION: Hot fat! Remove accessory with care. 9-10 mins 250 g (2) Place on trivet on glass shelf in STEAM 1 + the lower shelf position. LOW Micro 13 mins 550 g (4) Breasts, boneless and skinless 230 °C + Place on enamel shelf in lower 25 mins 550 g (4) GRILL 1 shelf position. Breaded chicken 350 g Chicken legs 1.
Cooking charts Weight/ Quantity Food Power Level Time to Select (approx) EGGS - Scrambled. Use microwave safe bowl. 1 Egg HIGH Micro 2 Eggs HIGH Micro 4 Eggs HIGH Micro 30 secs 30 secs 1 min 30 secs 1 min 30 secs 1 min 30 secs Instructions/Guidelines - Add 1 tbsp of milk for each egg used. - Beat eggs, milk and knob of butter together. - Place bowl on base. - Cook for 1st cooking time then stir. - Cook for 2nd cooking time stirring halfway then stand for 1 min. FISH - FRESH from raw.
Cooking charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines FISH - FROZEN from raw. Breaded fillets Cakes Fish fingers 200 g (2) 270 g (2) 110 g (4) 230 g (8) Fillets 200 g Scampi 280 g 230 °C + GRILL 2 + SIMMER Micro 10 mins Place on glass shelf in lower shelf position. Turn halfway.
Cooking charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines LAMB - from raw - CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care. Medium: 25 mins Preheat oven. Place joint on per 450 g plus enamel shelf in lower shelf 20 minutes or Well position. Once cooked allow the Joint 180 °C done: 30 mins per joint to stand for 10 minutes 450 g plus this will make the joint easier to 25 minutes. carve.
Cooking charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines PORRIDGE - N.B. Use a large bowl. 1 serving 30 g oats 150 ml (¼ pt) milk 2 mins 50 g oats HIGH Micro Place on base and stir halfway. 275 ml 3 mins 30 secs (½ pt) milk 150 g oats 4 servings 550 ml 6 mins 30 secs (1 pt) milk POTATO PRODUCTS part cooked - FROZEN Croquettes/ 10-12 mins smiley faces 230 °C + Hash browns GRILL 1 12 mins Oven fries 10 mins Place on enamel shelf in upper 300 g shelf position.
Cooking charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines FRESH VEGETABLES Asparagus 200 g 6 mins Baby corn 200 g 8 mins Broad beans 200 g 8 mins Runner beans 150 g 8 mins Beetroot 450 g 15 mins Broccoli 250 g 9 mins Brussel sprouts 200 g 6 mins Butternut squash 300 g Cabbage - sliced 300 g Carrots - sliced 200 g Cauliflower - florets 400 g Courgettes 250 g 10 mins x2 15-17 mins Peas 300 g 300 g 200 g 7 mins 9 mins 5 mins Potat
Cooking charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines FROZEN VEGETABLES Battered onion rings 250 g 230 °C 20 mins Beans - broad 200 g STEAM 1 + LOW Micro 8 mins Beans - green 200 g Broccoli - florets 250 g Carrots - sliced 200 g Cauliflower 250 g Mixed vegetables 200 g Peas 200 g Soya beans 200 g Steam vegetables 125 g Sweetcorn 200 g STEAM 1 + LOW Micro STEAM 1 + LOW Micro STEAM 1 + LOW Micro STEAM 1 + LOW Micro STEAM 1 + LOW Micro S
Increasing and decreasing recipes Increasing recipes When doubling a recipe from 4 to 8, add on half the original cooking time, i.e. 30 mins on MEDIUM power for 4 servings will become 45 mins on MEDIUM power for 8 servings. To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, increase each ingredient listed by half. To double the quantity, simply double every ingredient listed. Decreasing recipes Do not forget that large quantities will require a larger dish.
Sweet potato soup ingredients SERVES 4 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 700 g (1 lb 5 oz) sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 large red pepper, deseeded and chopped 700 ml (1¼ pt) vegetable stock 150 (5 fl oz) ml coconut milk salt and pepper Dish: 1 Pyrex® bowl, 3 litres (6 pt) capacity Oven accessory: Glass Shelf in lower shelf position Fill water tank Pea & watercress soup Soups / Starters Place the onion, oil and garlic into a large bowl.
Soups / Starters ingredients Onion & feta tarts SERVES 6 320 g (11 oz) ready rolled puff pastry 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 150 g (5 oz) peeled and sliced onions 25 g (1 oz) pine nuts 75 g (3 oz) feta-type cheese in small pieces 25 g (1 oz) black olives, stoned and chopped 25 g (1 oz) sun-dried tomatoes (in oil or rehydrated), roughly chopped salt and pepper Fresh oregano to garnish Roll out the puff pastry and cut out 6 circles, each about 10 cm diameter. Refrigerate the pastry for 30 mins.
ingredients Prawn & salmon filo parcels Dish: greased baking sheet 32 x 23 cm (12 ½ x 9 inches) Oven accessory: wire shelf in lower shelf position Combine salmon and prawns. Sprinkle with lemon juice and season to taste. Preheat the oven empty on CONVECTION 190 °C. Cut the filo pastry into 8 squares measuring 18 cm (7 inch). Brush 2 squares with the melted butter, covering the remaining squares with a damp tea towel. Place ¼ of the salmon and prawn mixture in the middle of one buttered filo square.
Fish Liquid Fish cooks very well by microwave as it stays moist and the lingering fish smells left in conventional ovens are avoided. Fresh fish should always be sprinkled with 30 ml (2 tbsp) of lemon juice, white wine or water. When cooking frozen fish, add liquid as above for even cooking. Do not sprinkle salt onto fish before cooking as this may make the fish dry. When is fish cooked? Fish is cooked when it flakes easily and becomes opaque.
Prawn risotto ingredients SERVES 4 1 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 25 g (1 oz) butter 225 g (8 oz) brown cap mushrooms, quartered 225 g (8 oz) Arborio (risotto) rice juice and rind of 1 lemon ½ tsp saffron strands, crushed 300 ml (½ pt) hot vegetable stock 300 ml (½ pt) white wine 100 g (4 oz) frozen peas 300 g (11 oz) cooked pealed prawns 2 tbsp (30 ml) finely chopped chives Fish Put the onion, garlic, butter and mushrooms in a large bowl.
Fish ingredients Steamed mussels with garlic SERVES 2 900 g (2 lb) mussels (weight in shells) 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 1 onion finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 150 ml (¼ pt) dry white wine 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped Scrub mussels and pull off any beards discarding any broken or open shells. Place oil, onion and garlic in a dish, cover with pierced cling film. Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. Add wine and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins.
ingredients Place potatoes on trivet on glass shelf in middle shelf position. Cook on STEAM 1 + LOW MICROWAVE for 10 mins. Place the butter and leeks in a large bowl. Place on the base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2-3 mins and then add the potatoes. Stir in the flour and gradually add the fish stock and bay leaf. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 8-10 mins or until the potato is tender. Stir halfway. Then stir in the milk, cod and prawns.
Meat and Poultry Defrosted joints How to cook small cuts of meat by microwave If the meat has previously been frozen, ensure it is properly thawed before cooking by microwave. Fat Large amounts of fat absorb microwave energy and can cause the meat next to it to overcook. Always choose pieces of meat that aren’t excessively fatty. 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.
Moussaka ingredients SERVES 4 1 large (350 g) potato 1 tsp (5 ml) oil 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 medium onion, chopped 350 g (12 oz) fresh lamb mince 400 g (14 oz) can of tomatoes 2 tbsp (30 ml) tomato puree 1 large aubergine, sliced 1 bay leaf 1 tsp fresh thyme 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp cinnamon Salt and pepper For the topping 2 eggs 150 ml (½ pt) single cream 100 g (4 oz) cheddar cheese, grated 25 g (1 oz) Parmesan cheese, grated Meat and Poultry Pierce skin of potato and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE fo
Meat and Poultry ingredients Hungarian goulash SERVES 4 700 g (1 lb 8 oz) braising steak, cubed 50 g (2 oz) seasoned flour 1 large onion 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped 400 g (14 oz) canned, chopped tomatoes 175 g (5 oz) mushrooms 600 ml (1 pt) hot beef stock 3 tbsp (45 ml) tomato puree 2 tbsp (30 ml) paprika 5 ml (1 tsp) sugar 4 tbsp (60 ml) soured cream Toss meat in the flour. Combine all ingredients except the soured cream in casserole dish.
Lamb hotpot ingredients SERVES 4 450 g (1 lb) lamb fillet, cut into slices 50 g (2 oz) plain flour salt and pepper ½ tsp thyme 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 250 g (9 oz) carrots, sliced 450 g (1 lb) potatoes, thinly sliced 500 ml (1 pint) stock Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) Pyrex® casserole with lid Balsamic braised beef ingredients Tip beef into a casserole dish, then pour over the balsamic vinegar. Mix well, then leave to marinate for an hour in the fridge.
Meat and Poultry ingredients Chicken pasanda SERVES 4 3 cardamom pods ½ cinnamon stick ¼ tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp chilli flakes 2.
Marinated chicken breasts ingredients SERVES 4 4 x chicken breasts 600 g (1 lb 5 oz), boneless and skinless Suggested Marinades: Ginger and Soy 10 ml (2 tsp) sesame oil 30 ml (2 tbsp) light soy sauce 15 ml (1 tbsp) white wine 1 garlic clove, crushed 5 ml (1 tsp) fresh root ginger, grated Lemon and Honey: 2 lemons, juice and zest 30 ml (2 tbsp) honey 1 garlic clove, crushed Lemon and Thyme: 1 lemon, juice and zest 45 ml (3 tbsp) white wine thyme, 4-5 sprigs Meat and Poultry Mix the selected marinade ingre
Meat and Poultry ingredients Spicy lamb tagine SERVES 6 ¾ tbsp (10 ml) ground ginger ½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper 1½ tsp ground cinnamon ¾ tbsp (10 ml) turmeric 15 ml (1 tbsp) paprika ½ tsp chilli powder/flakes 800 g (1 lb 12 oz) cubed boneless lamb 2 tbsp (30 ml) oil 300 g (11 oz) onions, chopped 2 crushed garlic cloves ½ tsp salt 150 g (5 oz) sliced carrots 150 g (5 oz) ready to eat dried apricots, chopped 40 g (1½ oz) sultanas or seedless raisins 65 g (2½ oz) toasted flaked almonds ¾ tbsp (10 ml)
ingredients Slice the leeks and place in a large bowl with the butter. Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM 1 + LOW MICROWAVE for 6 mins or until softened. Add the flour and mix well. Stir in the milk and heat on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4-5 mins or until thickened stirring halfway. Add the chicken, ham and cheese then season and mix well. Pour into the dish. Place on glass shelf in lower shelf position and cook on CONVECTION 230 °C + GRILL 3 + LOW MICROWAVE for 15-20 mins or until piping hot and golden.
Meat and Poultry ingredients Glazed gammon SERVES 4 900 g (2 lb) unsmoked gammon joint, cold water to cover 1 onion, peeled 4 whole cloves 10 peppercorns 3 tbsp (45 ml) honey 2 tbsp (30 ml) orange juice 15 g (½ oz) demerara sugar 1 tbsp (15 ml) dijon mustard 12 whole cloves Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large Pyrex® casserole with lid Oven accessory: enamel shelf in lower shelf position Place gammon in a large casserole dish. Add onion stuck with cloves and peppercorns and cover with water.
Chicken casserole ingredients SERVES 4 4 x 225 g (8 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small chunks 50 g (2 oz) plain flour 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil 15 g (½ oz) butter 1 garlic clove, crushed 4 shallots, chopped 150 g (5 oz) mushrooms, sliced 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard 200 ml (7 fl oz) hot chicken or vegetable stock 200 ml (7 fl oz) dry white wine 225 g (8 oz) baby new potatoes, halved 225 g (8 oz) baby carrots 100 g (4 oz) asparagus tips 100 g (4 oz) shelled, fresh or frozen broad beans 3 tbsp (45
Meat and Poultry ingredients Pork & potato bake SERVES 4 225 g (8 oz) carrots, sliced 3 celery sticks, sliced 1 tsp vegetable oil 4 boneless pork chops 1 tbsp (15 ml) English mustard 1 onion, finely chopped 25 g (1 oz) butter 15 g (½ oz) flour 300 ml (½ pt) milk salt and pepper 450 g (1 lb) potatoes, peeled and finely sliced Mix the carrots, celery and oil together in the dish. Cover, place on the base of the oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4-5 mins.
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. Cabbage should be shredded and cooked by power and time. Fresh vegetables require 45 ml (3 tbsp) water. If cooking potatoes with other vegetables, only cook with other ROOT vegetables. Always cook vegetables in a dish that is a suitable size. Use flat dishes not basins. Always cover with microwave cling film or a lid.
Vegetables and Vegetarian ingredients Gratin dauphinois SERVES 4-6 1 clove of garlic, halved 700 g (1½ lb) potatoes, halved salt and pepper pinch nutmeg 150 ml (¼ pt) double cream 25 g (1 oz) butter Dish: 20 cm (8”) shallow Pyrex® dish Oven accessory: glass shelf in lower shelf position Fill water tank Rub halves of garlic around inside of dish and discard. Place potatoes in dish with 45 ml (3 tbsp) water. Cover, place on base of the oven and par-boil on STEAM 1 + LOW MICROWAVE for 12 mins. Drain.
Stuffed peppers ingredients SERVES 4 3 red and 3 yellow peppers 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 bunch spring onions sliced thinly 100 g (4 oz) long grain rice 300 ml (½ pt) hot vegetable stock 50 g (2 oz) pine nuts 100 g (4 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved 100 g (4 oz) mozzarella, diced 100 g (4 oz) gorgonzola or any blue cheese, diced handful each of parsley and basil, chopped Dish: 1.
Vegetables and Vegetarian ingredients Roast vegetable parcels SERVES 4 200 g (7 oz) can chopped tomatoes 2 tsp tomato puree 700 g (1½ lb) mixed vegetables e.g. sweet potato, red pepper, leeks, aubergine 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 25 g (1 oz) pine nuts 50 g (2 oz) gruyere cheese, grated 100 g (4 oz) Boursin. cheese 1 tbsp (15 ml) single cream 350 g (12 oz) ready made puff pastry 1 beaten egg to glaze Place the chopped tomatoes and puree in a bowl.
Bean enchiladas ingredients SERVES 4 1 onion, chopped 260 g (9 oz) carrots, grated 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp mild chilli powder 1 tsp ground cumin 400 g (14 oz) tin chopped tomatoes, drained 400 g (14 oz) tin baked beans, drained 400 g (14 oz) tin mixed beans, rinsed and drained 6 small tortillas 200 g (7 oz) low fat natural yoghurt 50 g (2 oz) hard cheese, grated Dish: Large Pyrex® casserole dish & 22 x 22 cm (9” x 9”) square Pyrex® dish Oven accessory: enamel shelf in lower shelf position Porcini mushrooms
Vegetables and Vegetarian ingredients Stuffed courgettes SERVES 4 2 courgettes, halved lengthways 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil For the stuffing: 30 g dried white breadcrumbs 20 g pine nuts 3 spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tsp dried thyme leaves 20 g Parmesan, finely grated Preheat on CONVECTION 200 °C. Place the courgettes in a single layer in the Pyrex® dish, close together, cut side up. Lightly brush with olive oil.
Spicy tomato pasta ingredients SERVES 4 350 g (12 oz) dried pasta e.g.
Pasta and Rice ingredients Lentil biryani SERVES 4-6 450 g (1 lb) basmati rice 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil 1 large onion, sliced 1 tsp root ginger, grated 1 garlic clove, crushed ½ tsp turmeric 1 tsp chilli powder 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) tinned green lentils 50 g (2 oz) cashew nuts Place rice in bowl with 550 ml (1 pt) boiling water.
Croque monsieur ingredients Bacon & potato bake SERVES 2 4 slices bread, buttered 1 tsp Dijon mustard 2 slices smoked ham 100 g (4 oz) sliced cheese Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large Pyrex® casserole with lid Oven accessory: wire shelf in the upper shelf position ingredients Place potatoes in a dish with 45 ml (3 tbsp) water. Cover, place on the base of the oven and par-boil on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins. Slice thickly. Place onion and bacon in bowl and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins. Stir halfway.
Cheese & Egg dishes ingredients Cheese, onion & olive scones SERVES 4 1 medium onion, finely diced 2 tsp olive oil 175 g (6 oz) self-raising flour ½ tsp salt ½ tsp mustard powder ½ tsp cayenne pepper salt and pepper 25 g (1 oz) butter 40 g (1½ oz) strong cheddar cheese, grated 40 g (1½ oz) Parmesan cheese 25 g (1 oz) black olives, stoned and chopped 1 egg, beaten 3 tbsp (45 ml) milk 1 beaten egg for glazing Place onion and oil in a bowl.
Reheating To avoid boil over always use a container at least twice the capacity of the sauce. Sauces can be made in advance and reheated by MICROWAVE. Reheat on HIGH MICROWAVE and stir halfway. Covering DO NOT cover sauces when cooking. Microwave level Stirring - Important Most sauces require HIGH MICROWAVE for cooking. Sauces containing eggs should be cooked on SIMMER MICROWAVE.
Sauces ingredients Hollandaise sauce 3 egg yolks 2 tbsp (30 ml) white wine vinegar 150 g (5 oz) chilled, unsalted butter, cut into cubes pepper Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) Pyrex® jug Place egg yolks and vinegar in a jug. Beat well. Drop cubes of butter on top. Place jug on the base of the oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 30 secs. Whisk. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 secs. Whisk again and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 secs. Repeat 10 secs stages until sauce is thick and creamy.
Shortcrust pastry ingredients Choux pastry 225 g (8 oz) plain flour pinch salt 100 g (4 oz) margarine 45 ml (3 tbsp) cold water Pastry Place flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Rub the margarine into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add enough water so that when the mixture is kneaded lightly for a few seconds a firm, smooth dough is formed. If possible, rest for 15 mins. before rolling out.
Pastry ingredients Chicken & stilton pie SERVES 4 25 g (1 oz) butter 200 g (7 oz) leeks, sliced 50 g (2 oz) plain flour 450 ml (¾ pt) milk 150 g (5 oz) stilton 400 g (14 oz) cooked chicken, cubed 250 g (9 oz) puff pastry 1 egg, beaten Place the butter and leeks in bowl. Place on the base of the oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 8 minutes or until soft. Add the flour, stir well then gradually add the milk and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4 mins or until the sauce has thickened.
Baked jam roly poly pudding ingredients Éclairs SERVES 4 1 quantity of suet pastry 5 tbsp (75 ml) seedless raspberry jam milk to glaze Accessory: trivet on glass shelf in middle shelf position Fill water tank Pastry Roll out pastry to approx. 23 x 32 cm (9” x 13”). Spread the jam over the pastry leaving 1 cm (½ “) border all round. Brush the edges with milk and roll the pastry up evenly, starting at one short side and sealing the edges well.
Desserts / Cakes ingredients Rice pudding SERVES 4 100 g (4 oz) short grain rice 1 litre ( 2 pt) whole milk 80 g (3 oz) sugar small piece of cinnamon stick 1 vanilla pod Dish: 1 Pyrex® bowl, 2.5 litres (4½ pt) capacity Fill water tank Place the rice, milk and sugar in the bowl. Add the cinnamon and split vanilla pod. Do not cover.
Sticky pudding with toffee sauce ingredients SERVES 4 150 g (5 oz) fresh or ready to eat dates stoned and finely chopped 50 g (2 oz) butter 150 g (5 oz) caster sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 150 g (5 oz) self raising flour ½ tsp grated nutmeg ½ tsp ground ginger Sauce: 150 g (5 oz) muscovado sugar 75 ml (3 fl oz) double cream 75 g (3 oz) butter Dish: 1.
Desserts / Cakes ingredients Strawberry pavlova SERVES 6 4 medium egg whites 250 g (9 oz) caster sugar 1 tsp cornflour 1 tsp malt vinegar 1 tsp vanilla extract Topping: 300 ml (½ pt) double cream, softly whipped 250 g (9 oz) strawberries, sliced Preheat the oven on CONVECTION 150 °C. Mark a 25 cm (10”) circle on a sheet of parchment paper and line the enamel shelf. Whisk the egg whites until stiff but not dry. Slowly whisk in the sugar until the mixture is thick and glossy.
ingredients Place the plums, cherries and blueberries in dish. Place on the base of the oven and cook on STEAM 1 + LOW MICROWAVE for 10 mins. Stir in the strawberries and cook on STEAM 1 + LOW MICROWAVE for a further 5 mins. Stir the raspberries and sugar into the hot fruit and allow to cool before serving.
Desserts / Cakes ingredients Rhubarb, ginger & orange crumble SERVES 6 700 g (1 lb 8 oz) rhubarb, chopped 3 tbsp ginger jam 3 oranges segmented Topping: 300 g (11 oz) plain flour 150 g (5 oz) softened butter 150 g (5 oz) demerara sugar ground ginger to taste Place rhubarb in dish with 1 tbsp water, cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 6 mins. Place the jam and the orange segments around the rhubarb. Rub butter into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar. Add spices to taste.
Cookies ingredients SERVES 12 Basic Cookie Dough: 100 g (4 oz) butter 100 g (4 oz) caster sugar 1 egg, beaten 175 g (6 oz) plain flour Variations: White Chocolate and Pistachio Nut 75 g (3 oz) white chocolate, chopped 50 g (2 oz) pistachio nuts, chopped Chocolate Chunk: 50 g (2 oz) white chocolate, chopped 50 g (2 oz) dark chocolate, chopped Dish: 1 baking tray 30 cm (12”) x 21.
Desserts / Cakes ingredients Chocolate cake SERVES 8 100 g (4 oz) plain chocolate 100 g (4 oz) butter 4 eggs 100 g (4 oz) icing sugar 50 g (2 oz) self raising flour 50 g (2 oz) ground almonds Topping: 50 g (2 oz) butter 25 g (1 oz) cocoa powder 2 tbsp (30 ml) milk 225 g (8 oz) icing sugar Place chocolate and butter in a bowl. Place on the base of the oven and melt on HIGH MICROWAVE for 1-2 mins. Cool slightly. Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy and then fold in the chocolate mixture.
Carrot cake ingredients SERVES 8 150 ml (¼ pt) sunflower oil 250 g (9 oz) wholemeal self-raising flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 150 g (5 oz) light muscovado sugar 50 g (2 oz) walnuts, coarsely chopped 125 g (4½ oz) carrots, grated 2 ripe bananas, mashed 2 eggs, beaten Cream Cheese Topping: 75 g (3 oz) butter 100 g (4 oz) cream cheese 225 g (8 oz) icing sugar chopped walnuts to decorate Dish: 1 x square glass cake dish 20 cm (8”) Ø, base lined Accessory: glass shelf in lower shelf pos
Desserts / Cakes ingredients Coffee walnut cake SERVES 8 175 g (6 oz) soft margarine 175 g (6 oz) caster sugar 3 eggs, beaten 200 g (7 oz) self raising flour ½ tsp salt 1 tsp mixed spice 3 tbsp (45 ml) Camp coffee essence 1 tbsp (15 ml) milk 1 tbsp (15 ml) black treacle 75 g (3 oz) chopped walnuts Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs. Fold in the dry ingredients. Add coffee essence, milk, treacle and walnuts. Stir well and spoon into tin.
Sticky plum flapjack ingredients SERVES 18 450 g (1 lb) fresh plums, halved, stoned and roughly sliced ½ tsp mixed spice 300 g (10 oz) light muscovado sugar 350 g (12 oz) butter, plus extra for greasing 300 g (10 oz) rolled porridge oats 140 g (5 oz) plain flour 50 g (2 oz) chopped walnut pieces 3tbsp golden syrup Dish: baking tin 20 cm x 20 cm, large bowl Oven accessory: enamel shelf in lower shelf position Millionaires shortbread ingredients Place flour and sugar in a bowl and rub in butter.
Bread ingredients Serves 1 loaf or 8 rolls 450 g (1 lb) strong bread flour 1 sachet dried yeast 5 ml salt 15 g butter or margarine 275 ml (10 fl oz) warm water For Wholemeal Bread Use 225 g (8 oz) each of wholemeal and strong white bread flour For Granary Bread Use 450 g (1 lb) granary flour instead of strong white bread flour Standard bread/bread rolls In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast and salt. Rub in the butter or margarine. Add the warm water then mix to a dough.
Sterilizing jars Covering Do not cover preserves whilst cooking, apart from if recommended in the recipe. WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE TO STERILIZE BABIES’ BOTTLES. DO NOT SEAL PRESERVING JARS IN YOUR MICROWAVE. If you wish to cook larger quantities than given in the recipes below, revert to the traditional hob method, using a traditional recipe.
Preserves Red onion marmalade ingredients Put oil in bowl with onions cover with a lid or pierced cling film. Place on the base of the oven and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 10 mins stirring halfway. Add all other ingredients and mix well. Cover and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 30-35 mins. Cool slightly, then pour into a clean, sterilized jar. Allow to cool thoroughly before chilling.
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