Operating Instructions and Cookery Book Microwave Oven Model Number : NN-SF460M For domestic use only Important safety instructions Before operating this oven, please read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference. IP3025_39Q50BP_00_Cov_00_100414.
Weight ½oz – 15g 1oz 2oz 3oz 4oz 5oz 6oz 7oz 8oz 9oz 10oz 11oz 12oz 13oz 14oz 15oz 1lb/16oz – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 25g 50g 75g 100g 150g 175g 200g 225g 250g 275g 300g 350g 375g 400g 425g 450g – – – – – – – – 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. In some recipes the conversions are not a direct equivalent due to recipe result.
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. This technology has been in use with microwave ovens in Japan for many years, improving the cooking performance of the oven. It also means that you benefit from having more space inside your oven, without taking up more room on your work surface.
Important This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience, which may be marked, and rated, either 10 amps or 13 amps. Warning: this appliance must be earthed. Important: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green-and-yellow: Earth. Blue: Neutral. Brown: Live. A 10 amp or 13 amp fuse is fitted according to the type of mains plug fitted.
1. Examine Your Oven 3. Cord 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. 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. The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas.
Care & Cleaning of your Microwave Oven 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 the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. 5. If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth.
Parts of Your Oven 1. Do not cook directly on oven cavity floor. Always place food in a microwave safe dish. The only exception to this is when cooking Jacket Potatoes or Auto Program Jacket Potatoes. Oven Window 2. Arcing may occur if the incorrect weight of food is used or a metal container has been used accidentally. If this occurs, stop the machine immediately. 3. Always refer to instructions for correct accessories to use on all programs.
Important Information – Read Carefully Safety 3. Christmas Pudding. Christmas puddings and other foods high in fats or sugar, eg. jam, mince pies, must not be over heated. These foods must never be left unattended as with over cooking these foods can ignite. See page 34. If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel button and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or the circuit breaker panel. Short Cooking Times 4.
Important Information – Read Carefully 9. Meat Thermometer. Use a meat thermometer to check the degree of cooking of meat and poultry only when meat has been removed from the microwave. If undercooked, return to the oven and cook for a few more minutes at the recommended power level. Due to the possibility of ignition, do not leave a conventional meat thermometer in the oven when microwaving. 12. Standing Time.
Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War II. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and from manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and mobile phones.
Standing time 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. Dense foods e.g.
Dish size Quantity 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. Small quantities cook faster than large quantities, also small meals will reheat more quickly than large portions. Spacing Shape Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced apart. NEVER pile foods on top of each other. Even shapes cook evenly.
Arranging Starting temperature Individual foods e.g. chicken portions or chops, should be placed on a dish so that the thicker parts are to the outside. 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 5-8ºC Turning and stirring Liquids Some foods require stirring during cooking. Meat and poultry should be turned after half the cooking time.
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 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 (½ pt) cold water. 2. Place it on the ceramic plate alongside the dish to be tested. If the dish you are testing is a large dish, then stand the measuring jug on top of the empty dish. 3.
Foil/metal containers NEVER ATTEMPT TO COOK IN FOIL OR METAL containers – the microwaves cannot pass through and the food will not heat evenly – this may also damage your oven. Use wooden kebab sticks instead of metal skewers. 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.
Paper Plain white absorbent kitchen paper (kitchen towel) can be used for covering blind pastry cases and for covering bacon to prevent splattering BUT FOR SHORT COOKING TIMES ONLY. NEVER RE-USE A PIECE OF KITCHEN TOWEL. ALWAYS USE A FRESH PIECE OF PAPER FOR EACH DISH. Avoid kitchen paper containing manmade fibres. If you are using branded re-cycled kitchen towel, check first that it is recommended for microwave use. Do not use waxed or plastic coated cups or plates as the finish may melt in the oven.
Control Panel NN-SF460M (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (11) (6) (7) (8) (12) (9) (10) If an operation is set and Start Pad is not pressed, after 6 minutes, the oven will automatically cancel the operation. This display will revert back to clock or colon mode. Display Window Time Pads Microwave Power Pad Turbo Reheat Pad Chaos Defrost Pad Weight Selection pads Delay/Stand Pad: This can be used to delay a cooking program for up to 9 hrs and 59 mins.
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 24hr clock. Set time using time pads. Press clock pad again. (See page 18 for details). 3a Demonstration Mode This is to enable you to experiment setting various programs. (The letter D will always appear in the display window. This is to confirm that there is no microwave power produced and it is safe to use the oven without any food).
Press once Press once Press twice Press 5 times • Press Clock Pad • Press Clock Pad • Press Time Pads “SET TIME” will appear in the display window, and the colon starts to blink. Colon stops blinking. Time of day is now locked into the display. Enter time of day by pressing Time Pads. e.g. 11.25am (24hr clock). N.B. 1. To reset time of day, repeat step 1 through to step 3. 2. The clock will keep the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied. 3.
Turbo Reheat This will provide an added boost of microwave power up to 1000 watts, for the initial part of the cooking time, when reheating foods e.g. soup, baked beans. • Press the Pad. • Press Start. • Select Cooking Time. 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. inoperable 1.
Accessory to use: DO NOT place food directly onto the ceramic plate except in the case of Jacket Potatoes or Auto Program Jacket Potatoes. Foods reheated or cooked by MICROWAVE are normally covered with a lid or cling film, unless otherwise stated. Two Stage Cooking: eg. High power 10 minutes followed by Simmer power 20 minutes; Select High power and program 10 minutes then select second power (Simmer) with second cooking time (20 minutes) then press Start. Three Stage Cooking: eg.
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 using the appropriate pads (See page 20). 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. It is not necessary to cover the foods.
By selecting the DEFROST power level, from the microwave power pad, 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. The name for this type of defrost is cyclic and during the standing stages there is not any microwave power in the oven, although the light will remain on and the turntable will turn.
The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting. Food Weight Defrost Time Beef/Lamb/Pork Joint 700 g (1 lb 8 oz) 15 mins Standing Time Method Meat Beef/Lamb/Pork Joint 1.0 Kg (2 lb 4 oz) 20 mins Sirloin/Rump Steak 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) 10 mins 100 g (x1) 4 mins Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned saucer or use a rack.
The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting. Food Weight Defrost Time Turkey Breast Fillets 500 g (1lb 2 oz) 15 mins Duck Breast Fillets 450 g (1lb) 9 mins Standing Time Method Meat Place in a suitable dish. Separate and turn twice. 26 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.
Auto Weight Reheat and Cook Programs This feature allows you to cook or reheat foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the Microwave power level and then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of food and then just enter the weight. The weight is entered in grams. There are fifteen programs. • Select the desired Auto Weight Program, by pressing the pad. • Enter the weight by pressing the up and down pads. The up pad will start with the minimum weight for each food.
Program Minimum Weight Maximum Weight Program Minimum Weight 1200 g (2lb 10oz) Boiled Potatoes 200 g (7oz) 1000 g (2lb 2oz) 2000 g (4lb 6oz) Maximum Weight Soup 200 g (7oz) Chilled Meal 300 g (11oz) 600 g (1lb 5oz) Meat Sauce 450 g (1lb) Fresh Vegetables Frozen Vegetables 200 g (8oz) 1000 g (2lb 3oz) Casserole 800 g (1lb 12oz) 2000 g (4lb 6oz) 200 g (8oz) 1000 g (2lb 3oz) Chicken Breasts 300 g (11oz) 800 g (1lb 12oz) Fresh Fish 200 g (8oz) 1000 g (2lb 3oz) Rice 150 g (5oz) 450
Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. 3. Fresh Vegetables To cook FRESH vegetables eg. carrots, cauliflower, not suitable for potatoes. Place prepared vegetables into a shallow container. Add 1 tbsp (15ml) of water per 100g vegetables. Cover with pierced cling film or lid and place on base of oven. Press the vegetables auto program pad once. Enter weight. Press START. 4. Frozen Vegetables To cook FROZEN vegetables.
Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. 7. Jacket Potatoes To cook jacket potatoes choose medium sized potatoes 200-250 g (7-9 oz) for best results. Wash and dry, prick with a fork several times. Arrange on base of oven. Press the potatoes pad once. Enter weight. Press START. DO NOT COVER. When total weight of potatoes is more than 1 kg, turn at beeps. After cooking, wrap in foil and stand for 5 mins. 8. Boiled Potatoes Cut into even size pieces.
Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. 11. Chicken Breasts For cooking fresh skinless chicken breasts without bone. DO NOT use for drumsticks, leg quarters or thighs. Place chicken in a dish. Cover with a lid or pierced cling film. Place on base of oven. Press the meat/chicken pad three times. Enter weight. Press START. 12. Rice For cooking rice for savoury dishes not puddings. Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. Use a very large bowl i.e. 3 litres (6pts).
Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. 14. Steamed Pudding For a standard sponge mixture (see recipe page 65). Put mixture in a 1.2 Ltr (2pt) basin or divide between individual ramekins. The mixture must completely cover any topping (see note on page 65). DO NOT COVER. Place on base of oven. Press the puddings pad once. Enter weight. Press START. Allow to stand for 5 mins before turning out. 15. Stewed fruits Peel, core and slice fruit.
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. The charts on pages 32-41 show you the best way to cook or reheat your favourite foods.
The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size etc. Heating category Your oven is Heating Category E and this is displayed on the front of your oven door. The information on this label will assist you in using new instructions on food packs to enable you to program the best heating time in your oven. *1000 Watts IEC (60705) is achieved by using the Turbo Reheat pad, see page 19 for details.
Food Weight/ Power Quantity Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines Canned puddings 150g HIGH Micro 1 min Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on base of oven and stir halfway. 500g HIGH Micro 2½ - 3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on base of oven and stir halfway.
Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines Chilled Soup 1 Portion 250 ml HIGH Micro 3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on base of oven and stir halfway. 2 Portion 500 ml HIGH Micro 5 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on base of oven and stir halfway. Plated Meal - room temperature Small-child portion 1 HIGH Micro 1½ - 2 mins Place on a heatproof plate and cover. Place on base of oven and stir halfway.
Food Weight/ Power Quantity Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines Ready meals - chilled - Transfer food from foil container to a smaller sized heatproof dish. Fish/Veg Bake 450g HIGH Micro 4½-5 mins Pierce lid. Place on base of oven. Lasagne 400g HIGH Micro 5-5½ mins Pierce lid. Place on base of oven. Chilled Mashed Potato 450g HIGH Micro 3½-4 mins Pierce lid and place on base of oven. Stir halfway.
Weight / Quantity Food Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines Bacon - From Raw Caution: Hot Fat! Remove with care Rashers 225g (8) HIGH Micro Gammon Joint 750g HIGH Micro followed by MEDIUM 4-6 mins or 45 Place on micro-safe rack or plate on glass secs per turntable and cover with kitchen towel to minimise splatter. rasher 20 mins 25 mins Place in a large casserole dish, cover with water, and place on base of oven.
Food Weight/ Power Quantity Level Chicken - From Raw Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines Caution : Hot Fat! Remove with care Chicken Legs 1.0 kg MEDIUM Micro 12-13mins Place in shallow dish. Cover and place on glass turntable. Drumstick/Thighs 500 g MEDIUM Micro 10-11mins Place in shallow dish. Cover and place on glass turntable.
Weight/ Quantity Food Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines Fruit - Peel, slice, chop into even sized pieces. Place in shallow heatproof dish on base of oven. Baked Apple cored 200 g MEDIUM Micro 3-3½ mins Place in shallow heatproof dish on base of oven. Apples - stewed 500 g HIGH Micro 5-6 mins Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover and place on base of oven. Apricots - stewed 300 g MEDIUM Micro 6 mins Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover and place on base of oven.
Food Weight/ Power Quantity Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines Quorn ® Burgers 227g (2) HIGH Micro 2½-3 mins Place on micro-safe dish on base of oven. Rice N.B - Use a 3 litre (6pt) bowl. Basmati 250g HIGH Micro 10 mins Use 550 ml (1pt) boiling water. Cover, place on base of oven and stir halfway. Basmati - Brown 250g HIGH Micro 19 mins Use 700 ml (1¼pt) boiling water. Cover, place on base of oven and stir halfway.
Food Weight/ Power Quantity Level Time to Select Instructions/Guidelines (approx) Fresh vegetables - Place in shallow dish (except jacket potatoes). Cabbage - sliced 300 g HIGH Micro 4 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on base of oven. Carrots - sliced 200 g HIGH Micro 6-7 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on base of oven. Cauliflower florets 400 g HIGH Micro 4-5 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on base of oven.
Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines Fresh Vegetables - place in shallow dish (except jacket potatoes). 300 g HIGH Micro 3-3½ mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on base of oven. Sugar Snap peas 300 g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on base of oven. Swede - cubed 450 g HIGH Micro 7-8 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on base of oven.
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. • Always check the recipe during cooking.
Ingredients 8 field mushrooms, approx. 250 g (5 oz) total weight 50 g (2 oz) butter 10 ml (2 tsp) chopped mixed herbs 1 garlic clove, crushed seasoning Ingredients 8 rashers streaky bacon, stretched and halved 450 g (1 lb) minced pork 60 ml (4 tbsp) breadcrumbs 5 ml (1 tsp) sage 1 onion, finely chopped 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice 30 ml (2 tbsp) parsley, chopped salt and pepper to taste Garlic Mushrooms with Herbs Serves 4 Dish: large flan dish 1. Arrange the mushrooms in a large flan dish.
Ingredients 40 g (1½ oz) dried mixed 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 (½ pt) hot vegetable stock 12 basil leaves, torn Parmesan cheese shavings to garnish Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto Serves 6 Dish: large bowl 1. Soak mushrooms in 300 ml (½ pt) warm water. 2.
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 power 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 100 g (4 oz) broccoli 100 g (4 oz) cauliflower 1 medium red pepper, diced 198 g (7 oz) can salmon, drained 25 g (1 oz) butter 30 ml (2 tbsp) plain flour 300 ml (½ pt) milk 50 g (2 oz) grated tasty cheese 150 ml (¼ pt) cream (optional) salt and pepper to taste 15 g ( oz) butter 75 g (3 oz) fresh white breadcrumbs 15 ml (1 tbsp) chopped fresh parsley pinch paprika Salmon and Vegetable Mornay Serves 4 Dish: 20 x 25 cm (8” x 10”) dish 1.
Ingredients 25 g (1 oz) butter 2 onions, peeled and quartered 1 clove of garlic, crushed 2 courgettes, sliced 1 yellow pepper, sliced 3 ml (½ tsp) cumin 3 ml (½ tsp) paprika 15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato puree 400 g (14 oz) can tomatoes 8 plaice fillets 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice Ingredients 1 red pepper, cut into chunks 350 g (12 oz) cod or huss, cubed 8 button mushrooms 1 small sweetcorn, cooked and cut into slices Marinade: ½ small onion, grated 60 ml (4 tbsp) olive oil 60 ml (4 tbsp) lemon juice 2 cloves of ga
Cooking Guidelines Defrosted joints If the meat has previously been frozen, ensure it is properly thawed before cooking by microwave. Defrosted joints of meat must be allowed to STAND for a minimum of 30 mins. before cooking to ensure the centre is fully defrosted. Fat Large amounts of fat absorb microwave energy and can cause the meat next to it to overcook. Always choose pieces of meat that aren’t excessively fatty.
Ingredients 1 onion, diced 1 clove of garlic, crushed 1 green pepper, diced 30 ml (2 tbsp) oil 100 g (4 oz) mushrooms, sliced 225 g (8 oz) lean minced beef 150 ml (¼ pt ) red wine 15 ml (1 tbsp) mixed herbs 100 g (4 oz) garlic sausage or bacon, diced 396 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes 30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato puree salt and pepper Ingredients 3-4 cloves garlic 1 cm (¼ ”) piece fresh ginger, grated 50 g (2 oz) ground almonds 3x15 ml (3 tbsp) water 3 whole cardamom pods 2 cloves 2.
Ingredients 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) braising steak, cubed 2 large onions, sliced thinly 1 clove garlic, crushed 30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned flour 15 ml (1 tbsp) brown sugar 300 ml (½ pt) hot beef stock 300 ml (½ pt) light ale 15 ml (1 tbsp) wine vinegar 5 ml (1 tsp) mixed herbs 2 bay leaves Ingredients Filling: 350 g (12 oz) braising steak, cubed 100 g (4 oz) kidney, cubed 30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned flour 1 onion, chopped 600 ml (1 pt) hot beef stock Pudding: 175 g (6 oz) self-raising flour pinch salt 75 g (3 oz) suet c
Ingredients 15 ml (1 tbsp) sunflower oil 450 g (1 lb) pork, cubed 1 onion, sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 green pepper, deseeded and cut into strips 15 ml (1 tbsp) paprika 3 ml (½ tsp) ground cumin 396 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes 15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato puree 150 ml (¼ pt) hot pork or chicken stock 175 g (6 oz) button mushrooms black pepper 10 ml (2 tsps) cornflour 30 ml (2 tbsp) crème frâiche Ingredients 25 g (1 oz) butter 2 medium onions, sliced 2 sticks celery, trimmed and chopped 100 g (4 oz) mushroo
Ingredients 275 g (10 oz) spaghetti 400 g (14 oz) new potatoes, cubed 225 g (8 oz) green beans, halved 120 g (4½ oz) tub fresh pesto olive oil, for drizzling salt and fresh ground black pepper Pesto Spaghetti Serves 4 Dish: large bowl 1. Place spaghetti in a large bowl, add 1 litre (13/4 pt) of boiling water. Cover, place on base of oven and cook on HIGH power for 10-13 mins. or until cooked. Drain and keep warm. 2.
Ingredients 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cm ( 3/4 ”) fresh root ginger, peeled and chopped 10 ml (2 tsp) cumin seeds 3 ml (½ tsp) turmeric 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half 4 boneless chicken breasts, cubed 275 g (10 oz) risotto rice 1 litre (13/4 pt) hot chicken stock 75 g (3 oz) ready to eat dried apricots, chopped 50 g (2 oz) sultanas salt and pepper Ingredients 1 aubergine, cubed salt 350 g (12 oz) tagliatelle, fresh 1 onion 1 clove garlic crushed 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil 397 g (14
Piercing Boiled eggs in shells Quiches Always pierce egg yolk and white to stop them exploding when poaching or frying in a microwave. Never attempt to cook a boiled egg by microwave. They can explode dangerously. Always cook quiches on SIMMER power to avoid curdling the egg filling.
Ingredients 675 g (1½ lb) new potatoes 225 g (8 oz) broccoli florets 150 ml (¼ pt) soured cream 75 g (3 oz) Gruyère cheese, grated seasoning Ingredients 175 g (6 oz) quick cooking macaroni 40 g (1½ oz) butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 100 g (4 oz) bacon, chopped 40 g (1½ oz) flour 600 ml (1 pt) milk 5 ml (1 tsp) french mustard 150 g (5 oz) red cheese, grated salt and pepper 30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh brown breadcrumbs Creamy Cheese, Potato & Broccoli Bake Serves 4 Dish: large bowl + shallow oval dish 1.
• 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 45ml (3 tbsp) water. • Potatoes can be cooked with other ROOT vegetables. • Never add salt to vegetables before microwaving. Remember the flavour of microwaved vegetables is much better than boiled. • Always cook vegetables in a dish that is a suitable size.
Ingredients 1 aubergine, sliced 5 ml (1 tsp) salt 1 courgette, sliced 1 onion, sliced 1 green pepper, trimmed and sliced 1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed 396 g (14 oz) can of tomatoes 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil salt and pepper to taste Ingredients 1 clove of garlic, halved 675 g (1½ lb) potatoes, sliced very thinly pinch nutmeg pepper and salt 150 ml (¼ pt) double cream 25 g (1 oz) butter Ratatouille Serves 4 Dish: 20 cm (8”) casserole 1.
Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes 1 large tomato, sliced 50 g (2 oz) spicy sausage, sliced 30 ml (2 tbsp) coriander, chopped 75 g (3 oz) cheddar cheese, grated salt and pepper Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Serves 4 Dish: shallow heatproof dish 1. Wash and prick the potato skins. Cook on the Jacket Potato program. 2. Split the potatoes horizontally, keeping the edge joined. Place in dish. 3. Layer the tomatoes and the sausage alternately over the potatoes.
Ingredients 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 175 g (6 oz) onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 75 g (3 oz) tomato purée 225 g (8 oz) carrot, chopped 1 red and 1 green pepper , seeded and sliced 150 g (5 oz) baby sweetcorn, chopped into pieces 4 sticks celery, sliced 225 g (8 oz) courgette, sliced 5 ml (1 tsp) ground cumin 10 ml (2 tsp) mild chilli powder 2.
Ingredients 385 g (13 oz) can apple slices 100 g (4 oz) margarine 100 g (4 oz) light muscovado sugar 2 eggs, beaten 50 g (2 oz) ground almonds 50 g (2 oz) self raising flour 5 ml (1 tsp) ground mixed spice 60 ml (4 tbsp) flaked almonds Ingredients 3 Granny Smith Apples, peeled, cored and sliced 125 g (4½ oz ) butter, 175 g (6 oz) Light brown sugar 175 g (6 oz) Porridge oats 125 g (4½ oz ) plain flour 5 ml (1 tsp) ground cinnamon 2.
Ingredients 200 g (7 oz) fresh dates, stoned and finely chopped 175 g (6 oz) self-raising flour 5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence 15 ml (1 tbsp) Camp coffee essence 100 ml (3½ fl. oz) milk 75 g (3 oz) butter 150 g (5 oz) caster sugar 2 eggs lightly beaten Butterscotch sauce 45 g (13/4 oz) butter 120 ml (8 tbsp) soft brown sugar 200 ml (7 fl. oz) whipping cream 15 ml (1 tbsp) vanilla essence Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce Serves 6 Dish: 1 pudding basin, large jug. 1.
Ingredients 4 medium sized apples 30 ml (2 tbsp) sugar 25-50 g (1-2 oz) mixed dried fruit 25g (1 oz) butter Baked Apples Serves 4 Dish: 20cm (8”) shallow dish 1. Core the apples and score the skin around the middle. 2. Mix together the sugar and fruit and fill the centres of the apples. 3. Dot the top with butter. Stand the apples in a suitable dish, place on base of oven and cook on HIGH power for 5-7 mins. before serving.
Ingredients 175 g (6 oz) butter, softened 175 g (6 oz) light brown sugar few drops vanilla essence 4 eggs, beaten 200 g (7 oz) self raising wholemeal flour 25 g (1 oz) cocoa powder 75 g (3 oz) white chocolate, roughly chopped Sauce: 75 g (3 oz) white chocolate 105 ml (7 tbsp) single cream Serves 4-6 Hot Chocolate Cake Dish: 675g (1 – 1 ½lb), oven proof loaf dish, greased, medium sized bowl 1.
Container size Reheating Always use a container or jug at least twice the capacity of the sauce, to avoid boiling over. Sauces can be made in advance and reheated by microwave. Reheat on HIGH power and stir halfway. Covering Power level DO NOT cover sauces when cooking. Most sauces require HIGH Power for cooking. Sauces containing eggs should be cooked on SIMMER power.
Dish shape Dish size Ring moulds are ideal for baking cakes in, especially dense cakes. They help prevent the outside edge of the cake overcooking before the dense centre is cooked through. Always use the exact dish size stated in the following recipes, otherwise cooking times and results will be affected. Mixing/beating Keeping quality Light sponge type cakes cook very quickly by microwave and so should be cooked as required, since their keeping quality is not as long as those baked traditionally.
Ingredients 75 g (3 oz) butter or margarine 30 ml (2 tbsp) golden syrup 75 g (3 oz) light brown sugar 150 g (5 oz) porridge oats 50 g (2 oz) raisins Ingredients 100 g (4 oz) butter or margarine 100 g (4 oz) golden syrup 100 g (4 oz) black treacle 75 g (3 oz) soft brown sugar 100 g (4 oz) self-raising flour 100 g (4 oz) plain wholemeal flour 5 ml (1 tsp) mixed spice 30 ml (2 tsp) ground ginger 5 ml (1 tsp) bicarbonate of soda pinch salt 150 ml (¼ pt) milk 2 eggs beaten Ingredients 100 g (4 oz) plain chocola
Sterilizing jars 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. If you wish to cook larger quantities than given in the recipes below, revert to the traditional hob method, using a traditional recipe. Dish size Always use a very large pyrex bowl.
Orange Marmalade Ingredients 450 g (1 lb) seville oranges 1 lemon 900 ml (1½ pts) water 450 g (1 lb) sugar knob of butter Ingredients 675 g (1½ lb) tomatoes 225 g (8 oz) cooking apples, peeled and sliced 1 medium onion, chopped 100 g (4 oz) granulated sugar 30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato puree 5 ml (1 tsp) salt 200 ml (7 fl. oz) white distilled vinegar 10 ml (2 tsp) ground ginger 2 ml (¼ tsp) cayenne pepper 3 ml (½ tsp) mustard powder Dish: 6 pt bowl 1.
Questions and Answers Q My microwave oven causes interference with my TV, is this normal? Q Sometimes warm air comes from the oven vents. Why? 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. A The heat given off from the cooking food warms the air in the oven cavity.
Technical Specifications Rated Voltage: 230-240 V 50 Hz Operating Frequency: 2,450 MHz Input Power: Microwave 900 W Output Power: Microwave 900 W (IEC-60705) Turbo Reheat 1000 W (IEC-60705) Outer Dimensions: 529 (W) x 422 (D) x 326 (H) mm Oven Cavity Dimensions: 354 (W) x 338 (D) x 200 (H) mm Weight: 12.0 kg Noise: 50dB Weight and Dimensions are approximate. This product is an equipment that fulfills the European standard for EMC disturbances (EMC = Electromagnetic Compatibility) EN 55011.
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