Operating Instructions and Cookbook Microwave Oven Model Numbers: NN-ST462M NN-ST452W For domestic use only Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference IP4988_39Y63BP_Cover_00_140825.
Important Notice 900 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 ‘E’, which is very efficient. It is therefore very important that you refer carefully to the packet instructions on convenience foods. Some packet instructions only display information for B or D rated ovens. We therefore provide additional guidelines for reheating and cooking on pages 33-42 of this book.
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.
and door seal areas and if these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer. Warning! Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. Do not remove the outer panel from the oven which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. Repairs should only be by a qualified service person.
For countertop use: Allow 15 cm of space on the top of the oven, 10 cm at the back, 5 cm on one side, and the other side must be opened more than 40 cm. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check the oven frequently as these types of containers ignite if overheated. If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel button and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at fuse or circuit breaker panel.
Clean the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal areas regularly. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to the oven walls, door seals and door seal areas wipe off with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if they get very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasive is not recommended. DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS.
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Important safety instructions This appOiance is suppOied with a PouOded three pin Pains pOug for your safety and convenience which Pay be Parked and rated either aPps or aPps. Please read carefully and keep for future reference Important The wires in this Pains Oead are coOoured in accordance with the foOOowing code *reen and yeOOow (arth. %Oue 1eutraO. %rown /ive. $ aPp or aPp fuse is Àtted according to the type of Pains pOug Àtted.
Important safety instructions . &hiOdren shaOO not pOay with the appOiance. &Oeaning and user Paintenance shaOO not be Pade by chiOdren without supervision.. ,n case of eOectronic faiOure oven can onOy be turned off at waOO socket. WARNING! Storage of Accessories OnOy aOOow chiOdren to use the oven without supervision when adeTuate instructions have been given so that the chiOd is abOe to use the oven in a safe way and understands the ha]ards of iPproper use.
Placement of your oven This oven is intended for Counter-top use only. It is not intended for built-in use or use inside a cupboard. 15 cm 5 cm 2. Do not place the microwave oven on a shelf directly above a gas or electric hob. This may be a safety hazard and the oven may be damaged. 3. Do not block the air vents on the sides and back of the oven. If these openings are blocked during operation the oven may overheat.
Care & cleaning of your oven Important . ,f the control panel becomes dirty cOean with a soft dry cOoth. 'o not use harsh detergents or abrasives on controO paneO. :hen cOeaning the controO paneO Oeave the oven door open to prevent the oven from accidentaOOy turning on. $fter cOeaning touch 6TOP &$1&(/ Pad to cOear dispOay window. 7. Keep air vents clear at all times. &heck that no dust or other materiaO is bOocking any of the air vents on the top bottom or rear of the oven.
Maintenance of your oven Service WARNING! 1. The appOiance shouOd be inspected for damage to the door seaOs and door seaO areas. ,f these areas are damaged the appOiance shouOd not be operated untiO it has been repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer. :+(1
Outline diagram 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. i. Door release button Push to open the door. Opening the door during cooking wiOO stop the cooking process without canceOOing the program. &ooking resumes as soon as the door is cOosed and 6tart button is pressed. See-through Oven window Door safety lock system Oven air vent Microwave feed guide (do not remove) External oven air vents Control panel ii .
Important information – read carefully Safety Foods low in moisture ,f smoke or a Àre occurs in the oven, press 6top &anceO pad and Oeave the door cOosed in order to stiÁe any Áames. Take care when heating foods Oow in moisture, e.g. bread items, chocoOate, popcorn, biscuits and pastries. These can easiOy burn, dry out or catch on Àre if cooked too Oong. 'isconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse. :e do not recommend heating foods Oow in moisture such as popcorn or poppadoms.
Important information – read carefully Liquids Paper, Plastic :hen heating OiTuids, e.g. soup, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the OiTuid beyond boiOing point can occur without evidence of bubbOing. :hen heating food in pOastic or paper containers keep an eye on the oven due to the possibiOity of ignition. 'o not use wire twist ties with roasting bags as arcing wiOO occur. 'o not use recycOed paper products, e.g.
Important information – read carefully Fan Motor operation Arcing $fter using the oven the fan motor may rotate for a few minutes to cooO the eOectric components. This is normaO and you can take out food even though the fan motor operates. You can continue using the oven during this time. $rcing may occur if a metaO container has been used accidentaOOy or if the incorrect weight of food is used or the griOO rack has been damaged. $rcing is when bOue Áashes of Oight are seen in the microwave oven.
Microwaving principles Important notes Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since earOy e[periments with radar in :orOd :ar ,,. The dish used to cook or reheat the food wiOO get warm during cooking, as the heat conducts from the food. Even in microwaving, oven gOoves are reTuired MICROWAVES CANNOT PASS THROUGH META/ AND THEREFORE META/ COOKING UTENSI/S CAN NEVER BE USED IN A MICROWAVE, FOR COOKING ON MICROWAVE ON/Y.
Control panel NN-ST462M / NN-ST452W* 1 1 2 Display Window 2 Microwave Power /evels Pad 3 Auto Weight Chaos Defrost Programs Pad 4 Turbo Reheat Pad 5 Time Pads 6 More /ess Pads 3 7 Timer Pad 4 8 Auto Sensor Reheat Programs Pad 9 Auto Sensor Cook Program Pads 10 Stop /Cancel Pad: Before Cooking: one press cOears your instructions 5 7 During Cooking: one press temporariOy stops the cooking program.
General guidelines Standing time Plated Meals 'ense foods e.g. meat, Macket potatoes and cakes, reTuire a STANDING TIME inside or outside of the oven after cooking, to aOOow heat to Ànish conducting to cook the centre compOeteOy. Stand for 2-3 mins. Vegetables )oiled potatoes beneÄt from standing for 1-2 mins, however most other types of vegetables can be served immediately. If food is not cooked after STANDING TIME, return to oven and cook for additional time. Jacket Potato Stand for 5 mins.
General guidelines Dish size Starting temperature FoOOow the dish sizes given in the recipes, as these affect the cooking and reheating times. A Tuantity of food spread in a bigger dish cooks and reheats more TuickOy. The coOder the food, the Oonger it takes to heat up. Food from a fridge takes Oonger to reheat than food at room temperature. Food temperature shouOd be between 5 & before cooking.
Containers to use Result &hoosing the correct container is a very important factor in deciding the success or faiOure of your cooking. ,f the dish is suitabOe for microwaving, it wiOO remain cooO, whiOst the water in the Mug wiOO begin to feeO warm. ,f the testing dish feeOs warm, do not use as it is obviousOy absorbing microwave energy. Testing Dishes for Suitability :hen unsure that a cooking container is suitabOe for use in your microwave, check by the foOOowing test 1. . .
Containers to use Plastic Wicker, wood, straw baskets Many pOastic containers are designed for microwave use, but do not use for cooking foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that reTuire Oong cooking times e.g. brown rice. OnOy use Tupperware containers if they are designed for microwave use. 'o not use MeOamine. 1ever cook in margarine cartons or yoghurt pots, as these wiOO meOt with the heat from the food. 'ishes wiOO crack and couOd ignite. 'o not use wooden dishes in your microwave.
Setting the clock When the oven is Àrst plugged in ´88:88µ appears in display window. Press Timer twice. A coOon starts to bOink. Press Time Pads Enter time of day by pressing Time Pads. Use ´10 minµ pad to set the hours, and ´1 minµ and ´10 secµ pads to set the minutes. Press Timer. The coOon stops bOinking. Time of day is now Oocked into the dispOay. Notes 1. . . To reset time of day, repeat step 1 through to step , as above.
Microwave cooking and defrosting The Glass Turntable must always be in position when using the oven. Press Power /evel Wattage 00 : once +igh twice 'efrost 70 : times Medium 00 : times Low 0 : 5 times Simmer 00 : times :arm 100 : Press Micro Power pad untiO the power you reTuire appears in the dispOay window. 6et the cooking time. Your oven can be programmed for up to minutes and 50 seconds in Medium, /ow, 6immer, :arm and 'efrost power.
Defrosting guidelines For Best Results: 1. POace foods in a suitabOe container. Meat Moints and chickens shouOd be pOaced on an upturned saucer or on a pOastic rack if you have one. . &heck food during defrosting, as foods vary in their defrosting speed. . ,t is not necessary to cover the food. . AOways turn or stir the food especiaOOy when the oven ´beepsҋҋ. ShieOd if necessary see point . 5.
Defrosting chart The times given beOow are a guideOine onOy. AOways check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re starting. For Oarger Tuantities adMust times accordingOy. Food shouOd not be covered during defrosting. Defrost Time Method Standing Time Food Weight %eef Lamb Pork Joint 700g 1 Ob oz 0 mins POace in a suitabOe dish or on an upturned saucer or use a rack. Turn times. 0 mins %eef Lamb Pork Joint 1.0 .
Defrosting chart The times given beOow are a guideOine onOy. AOways check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re starting. For Oarger Tuantities adMust times accordingOy. Food shouOd not be covered during defrosting. Food Weight Defrost Time Method Standing Time Turkey %reast FiOOets 00g 1 oz 1 mins POace in a suitabOe dish. Separate 0 mins and turn twice. 'uck %reast FiOOets 5g oz mins POace in a suitabOe dish. Turn twice.
Using the timer The Timer can be used either before, during or after a cooking program. This feature can be used to set a standing time after cooking or to delay the start of your cooking. 1. To Set a Standing Time: Set the desired &ooking Program, by seOecting power OeveO and time reTuired. Press Timer. Set desired standing time ma[ hrs 5 mins. 10 min for hours, 1 min and 10 sec for minutes . An + wiOO appear in the dispOay to denote hours. Press Start.
Multistage cooking 2 or 3 stage cooking Example: Press Micro Power pad until the power you require appears in the display. Set the cooking time. Press Micro Power pad until the power you require appears in the display. Set the cooking time. Press Start. The cooking program wiOO start and the time in the dispOay wiOO count down. Example: To cook on Simmer for 2 mintues and Defrost for 3 minutes. Press Micro Power 5 times to select simmer. Set the cooking time to 2 mins.
Chaos defrost This feature aOOows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat Moints and bread. The &+AOS defrost pad shouOd be pressed to seOect the correct category and then enter in the weight of the food in grams or pounds and ounces using the appropriate pads See page 1 . Foods shouOd be pOaced in a suitabOe dish, whoOe chickens and Moints of meat shouOd be on an upturned saucer or on a rack. &hops, chicken portions and sOices of bread shouOd be pOaced in a singOe Oayer.
Chaos defrost This feature allows you to defrost bread, meat items and joints of meat automatically once you have entered in the weight of the food. Select desired program. Press Chaos Defrost once to seOect %read, twice to seOect Meat ,tems and three times to seOect Meat Joints. Program Enter the weight by pressing more/less pads. The more pad wiOO start with the minimum weight for each food. Press Start. Remember to stir or turn the food during defrosting.
Auto Sensor reheat /cook programs This feature aOOows you to cook or reheat foods without entering the weight. The buiOt in sensor measures the humidity of the food and caOcuOates the recommended microwave power OeveO together with a suggested cooking time. How it works Once the food has been seOected and the start pad pressed the food is heated up. As food begins to get hot, steam is emitted. :hen the food reaches a certain temperature and begins to cook, an even greater amount of steam is reOeased.
Auto Sensor reheat /cook programs Guidelines for Use For the Auto Sensor Programs it is not necessary to enter the weight of the food. They must O1LY be used for foods described. 1. OnOy cook foods within the weight ranges described See tabOe beOow . . OnOy use the accessories as indicated on pages 1. . ,t is essentiaO when using the auto sensor programs to cover the food. For auto sensor programs soup, fresh vegetabOes, frozen vegetabOes, fresh Àsh, frozen Àsh cover with cOing ÀOm.
Auto sensor programs 4. Reheat (Chilled) Soup 150g – 1000g This program is for reheating chiOOed and canned soup at refrigirator 5& or room temperature. POace soup into a microwaveabOe bowO or container. &over with cOing ÀOm. Pierce cOing ÀOm with a sharp knife once in centre and four times around the edge. POace on turntabOe, press the sensor reheat pad once. Press START. AOOow to stand for mins. Ensure that the soup is piping hot. Stir the soup before serving. 5.
Auto sensor programs 8. Cook fresh vegetables 200g – 1000g To cook FRES+ vegetabOes eg. carrots, cauOiÁower, not suitabOe for potatoes. POace prepared vegetabOes into a shaOOow container on turntabOe. Add 1 tbsp 15 mO of water per 100g vegetabOes. &over with cOing ÀOm. Pierce cOing ÀOm with a sharp knife once in centre and four times around edge. Press the sensor cook vegetabOes pad once. Press START. Stir at beep for Oarge Tuanitites. 9. Cook frozen vegetables 200g –1000g To cook FRO=E1 vegetabOes.
Auto sensor programs 12. Cook meat sauce 450g – 2000g To cook raw mince beef based sauce, i.e. %oOognese sauce, and aOso very ÀneOy diced chicken or pork ÀOOet to be cooked in a sauce. Ensure a minimum Tuantity of 00 mO ô pt OiTuid or sauce is used. ,f using cook in sauce add eTuaO Tuantities of water to cook in sauce. &over with a Oid. Press the sensor cook casseroOe pad once. Press START. Stir at beeps after time appears in dispOay window. 13.
Auto sensor programs 16. Cook Rice 100g – 300g For cooking rice for savoury dishes not puddings. This program is not suitabOe for brown rice. Rinse the rice thoroughOy before cooking. Use a very Oarge bowO i.e. Oitres pts . Add ô tsp saOt and two times boiOing water to Tuantity of rice. &over with a Oid. Press the sensor cook rice pad once. Press START. 17. Cook pasta 100g – 450g For cooking dried pasta. Use a very Oarge bowO i.e. Oitres pts . Add 1 tsp saOt, 1tbsp oiO and boiOing water.
Cooking and reheating guidelines Canned foods Most foods reheat very TuickOy in your oven by +,G+ power. MeaOs can be brought back to serving temperature in Must minutes and wiOO taste freshOy cooked. AOways check food is piping hot and return to oven if necessary. Remove foods from can and pOace in a suitabOe dish before heating. Stir food haOfway though cooking and again at the end of heating. Soups As a generaO ruOe, aOways cover wet foods, e.g. soups, casseroOes and pOated meaOs.
Reheating charts The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish si]e etc. Heating Category Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level The IEC (60705) power output (watts) 900 Your oven is +eating &ategory E and this is dispOayed on the front of your oven door. The information on this OabeO wiOO assist you in using new instructions on food packs to enabOe you to program the best heating time in your oven.
Reheating charts Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines &ondensed 5g +,G+ mins POace in a heatproof bowO and stir in one can of water. &over and pOace on gOass turntabOe and stir haOfway.
Reheating charts Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) 1 Portion 50 mO +,G+ mins 0 secs Portion 500 mO +,G+ 5 mins Food Instructions/Guidelines CHI//ED SOUP POace in a heatproof bowO and cover. POace on gOass turntabOe and stir haOfway.
Reheating charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines CHRISTMAS PUDDING - Do not leave unattended as overheating can cause the food to ignite. SmaOO 100g +,G+ 0 secs Medium 5 g +,G+ 1 min 0 secs Large 0 g +,G+ min 0 secs Pierce ÀOm Oid and pOace on gOass turntabOe. READY MEA/ - chilled - Transfer food from foil container to a smaller si]ed heatproof dish.
Cooking charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines RASHERS - From Raw Caution: Hot Fat! Remove with care Rashers 0g +,G+ mins or 0 secs per rasher POace on micro safe rack or pOate on gOass turntabOe and cover with kitchen toweO to minimise spOatter. BEANS PU/SES - Should be pre-soaked in cold water overnight (boiling water split yellow peas) except lentils which do not need to be pre-soaked.
Cooking charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level 100mO water +,G+ then ME',UM Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines EGGS - Poached. 1 egg 1 min 0 secs soft 0 secs Àrmer mins eggs 00mO water +,G+ then ME',UM eggs 00mO water +,G+ then ME',UM FiOOets 00g ME',UM Steaks 00g ME',UM 5 mins 1 min soft 1 min 0 secs Àrmer mins POace water in a shaOOow dish. POace on gOass turntabOe and heat for 1st cooking time. Add egg medium size .
Cooking charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines FRUIT - Peel, slice, chop into even si]ed pieces. Place in shallow heatproof dish on glass turntable.
Cooking charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines PORRIDGE - NB: use a large bowl. 1 serving 5g 1 oz Oats 1 0 mO õ pt miOk +,G+ mins servings 50g oz Oats 75 mO ô pt miOk +,G+ mins mins 0 secs servings 100g oz Oats 500 mO 1 pt miOk +,G+ 7 mins 7 mins 0 secs 1 0g +,G+ mins POace on micro safe pOate on gOass turntabOe. Use 550 mO 1 pt boiOing water. &over, pOace on gOass turntabOe and stir haOfway.
Cooking charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines FRESH VEGETAB/ES - Place in shallow dish (except jacket potatoes).
Cooking charts Weight/ Quantity Power Level Spinach 00g +,G+ Sugar Snap peas 00g +,G+ mins Food Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines mins mins 0 secs Swede cubed 50g +,G+ 7 mins Swede diced for mashing 50g +,G+ 1 mins Sweet Potato 00g +,G+ mins Turnip 00g +,G+ 10 mins Add tbsp 5 mO water. &over and pOace on gOass turntabOe. FRO=EN VEGETAB/ES - place in a shallow dish.
Increasing and decreasing recipes Increasing recipes To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, increase each ingredient Oisted by haOf. To doubOe the Tuantity, simpOy doubOe every ingredient Oisted. 'o not forget that Oarge Tuantities wiOO reTuire a Oarger dish. Make sure that it is deep enough to prevent the recipe from boiOing over during cooking. &over as directed in the recipe. Stir or rearrange foods as recommended. ,ncrease the stand times by 5 mins per Ob.
Soups & starters ingredients S E RVE S 4 8 f ield m u s h ro o ms , appro x . 2 5 0 g (5 o z ) t o t a l we ig h t 5 0 g (2 o z) bu t t e r 1 0 ml (2 tsp) c h o ppe d m ix e d h e r bs 1 garlic clov e , c r u s h e d s e a s o n in g Garlic Mushrooms with Herbs Arrange the mushrooms in a Oarge Áan dish. 'ot with butter and sprinkOe with the herbs and garOic. &over, pOace on gOass turntabOe and cook on +,G+ power for 5 mins or untiO mushrooms are Must tender. Season and serve.
Soak mushrooms in 00 mO ô pt warm water. POace the butter, garOic and onion in a Oarge bowO, &over with pierced cOing ÀOm pOace on gOass turntabOe and cook on +,G+ power for mins, or untiO softened. Season with freshOy ground bOack pepper. Stir the rice into the butter mi[ture and add the hot stock and soaking OiTuid from the mushrooms. &over and cook for a further 5 mins on +,G+ power. Stir the mushrooms into the rice mi[ture. &over and cook for a further 5 mins. on +,G+ power. Stir and add the basiO.
Fish Liquid Fish cooks very weOO by microwave as it stays moist and the Oingering Àsh smeOOs Oeft in conventionaO ovens are avoided. Fresh Àsh shouOd aOways be sprinkOed with 0 mO tbsp of Oemon Muice, white wine or water. :hen cooking Frozen Àsh, add OiTuid as above for even cooking. 'o not sprinkOe saOt onto Àsh before cooking as this may make the Àsh dry. When is Äsh cooked? Fish is cooked when it Áakes easiOy and becomes opaTue.
SE RV E S 4 POace the rice in a Oarge bowO and add the stock, paprika and seasoning. &over, pOace on gOass turntabOe and cook on ME',UM power for 1 15 minutes, untiO the rice is tender, stir times during cooking. 'rain. &ook peppers in 1 tbsp water, covered on +,G+ power for mins. Stir in the pepper, prawns, peas, cockOes, musseOs, sweetcorn, chicken and tomatoes into the rice. &ook on +,G+ power for mins stirring haOfway through cooking.
Fish ingredients Poached Smoked Haddock S E RVE S 4 450g (1 lb) s mo k e d haddo c k c u t in t o 4 po r t io n s 3 0 0 m l (½ pt ) milk kno b o f bu t t e r POace haddock in singOe Oayer in casseroOe dish and cover with miOk and butter. &over, pOace on gOass turntabOe, and cook on +,G+ power for 7 mins. Serve on its own or with poached eggs on top.
SE RV E S 4 &ook sweetcorn on high for 5 mins. POace pieces of red pepper in a bowO with 0 mO tbsp of water. &over, pOace on gOass turntabOe and cook on +,G+ power for 1 mins, or untiO sOightOy softened. Prepare kebabs by threading Àsh and vegetabOes aOternateOy. POace in a shaOOow dish. Mi[ together the marinade ingredients. Pour over the kebabs, cover and Oeave to marinate in the fridge for at Oeast hours. POace dish on gOass turntabOe and cook on +,G+ power for mins or untiO cooked.
Meat and Poultry Defrosted joints How to cook small cuts of meat by microwave ,f the meat has previousOy been frozen, ensure it is properOy thawed before cooking by microwave. Some cuts of meat can be cooked successfuOOy by microwave aOthough due to their short cooking times and no heat source, they wiOO not crisp and brown. Fat Large amounts of fat absorb microwave energy and can cause the meat ne[t to it to overcook. AOways choose pieces of meat that arenҋt e[cessiveOy fatty.
ingredients Mi[ onion, garOic, pepper and oiO in a bowO. &over, pOace on gOass turntabOe and cook on +,G+ power for mins or untiO the onion is soft. Stir in aOO the other ingredients. &over and cook on +,G+ power for 10 mins then ME',UM power for 15 0 mins or untiO vegetabOes are soft.
Meat and Poultry ingredients Belgian Beef Casserole S E RVE S 4 5 0 0 g (1 lb 2 oz ) bra is in g s t e a k , c u be d 2 larg e o nio ns, s lic e d t h in ly 1 clo v e gar lic , c r u s h e d 3 0 ml (2 tbsp) sea s o n e d f lo u r 1 5 ml (1 tbsp) bro wn s u g a r 3 0 0 ml (½ pt) hot be e f s t o c k 3 0 0 ml (½ pt ) lig h t a le 1 5 ml (1 tbsp) win e vin e g a r 5 ml (1 tsp) mix e d h e r bs 2 ba y le a ve s &ombine aOO the casseroOe ingredients in dish.
SE RV E S 4 POace aOO the ingredients e[cept the cornÁour and crqme frkiche in a casseroOe. &over, pOace on gOass turntabOe, and cook on +,G+ power for 10 mins. Stir the casseroOe, cover and cook on Simmer power for 50 mins, or untiO the meat is cooked. Stir once during cooking. %Oend the cornÁour with a OittOe water and stir into the casseroOe. &over and cook for a further 5 mins on Simmer power or untiO thickened. SwirO in the crqme frkiche and serve immediateOy.
Pasta and Rice ingredients Pesto Spaghetti S E RVE S 4 2 7 5 g (1 0 oz) s pa g h e t t i 4 0 0 g (1 4 oz ) ne w po t a t o e s , c u be d 2 2 5 g (8 oz ) g re e n be a n s , h a lve d 1 2 0 g (4 ½ oz ) tub f re s h pe s t o o liv e oil, f o r dr izzlin g salt and f resh gro u n d bla c k pe ppe r POace spaghetti in a Oarge bowO, add 1 Oitre 1ö pt of boiOing water. &over, pOace on gOass turntabOe and cook on +,G+ power for 10 1 mins or untiO cooked. 'rain and keep warm.
SE RV E S 4 POace the oiO, onion and ginger in a Oarge bowO. &over, pOace on gOass turntabOe, and cook on +,G+ power for mins or untiO softened. Add the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon and chicken. &over and cook on +,G+ power for 1 min. Add the rice, stock, apricots and suOtanas. &over and cook on +,G+ power for 10 mins and then ME',UM power for mins or untiO the chicken and rice are cooked. Season to taste, cover and aOOow to stand 5 mins before serving.
Cheese and Egg Dishes Piercing Quiches AOways pierce egg yoOk and white to stop them e[pOoding when poaching or frying in a microwave. AOways cook Tuiches on S,MMER power to avoid curdOing the egg ÀOOing. Boiled eggs in shells 1ever attempt to cook a boiOed egg by microwave. They can e[pOode dangerousOy.
SE RV E S 4 RoOO out pastry and use to Oine the Áan dish. Prick base of pastry with a fork, chiOO for 15 mins. Line base of pastry with kitchen toweO. POace on gOass turntabOe and cook on +,G+ power for mins. or untiO pastry is starting to dry. POace the onion, bacon and oiO in a smaOO bowO. &over and cook on +,G+ power for mins. or untiO onion is soft. 'rain onion and bacon, then pOace in bottom of Áan case. %eat the eggs, cream, saOt and pepper and pour over the bacon.
Vegetables and Vegetarian AOways cook vegetabOes in a dish that is a suitabOe size. Use Áat dishes not basins. AOways cover with microwave cOing ÀOm or a Oid. Root vegetabOes. i.e. carrots, swede, shouOd be cut into sOices, strips or cubes. 'o not mi[ fresh and frozen vegetabOes as the cooking times may be different. &abbage shouOd be shredded and cooked by power and time. &ertain vegetabOes i.e.
SE RV E S 4 ,n a coOander sprinkOe aubergine sOices with saOt and Oeave for 0 mins to remove bitter Muices. Rinse with coOd water. &ombine aOO ingredients in a casseroOe. &over, pOace on gOass turntabOe and cook on +,G+ power for 15 mins or untiO vegetabOes are soft. Stir haOfway through cooking time.
Vegetables and Vegetarian ingredients Stuffed Sweet Potatoes S E RVE S 4 4 medium swe e t po t a t o e s 1 large toma t o , s lic e d 7 5 g (1 .8 o z ) spic y s a u s a g e , s lic e d 30 ml (2 tbsp ) c o r ia n de r, c h o ppe d 1 0 0 g (3 .5 o z ) ched da r c h e e s e , grated salt a n d pe ppe r :ash and prick the potato skins. &ook on the Jacket Potato auto sensor program. SpOit the potatoes horizontaOOy, keeping the edge Moined. POace in dish.
SE RV E S 4 - 6 POace the oiO, onion, garOic and tomato purpe in a Oarge bowO. POace on gOass turntabOe and cook on +,G+ power for mins. Add the carrots, red and green pepper and sweetcorn, mi[ weOO. &over and cook on +,G+ power for 5 mins. Stir in the remaining ingredients apart from the cornÁour , mi[ weOO. &ook on ME',UM power for 5 mins, stir times during cooking. Add the bOended cornÁour, mi[ weOO and cook on +,G+ power for 5 mins.
Puddings and Desserts ingredients Almond Eve’s Pudding S E RVE S 4 - 6 3 8 5 g (1 3 oz ) can a pple s lic e s 1 0 0 g (4 oz) ma r g a r in e 100g (4 o z ) light mu s c o va do sugar 2 e g g s , be a t e n 5 0 g (2 oz ) g roun d a lmo n ds 5 0 g (2 oz ) self r a is in g f lo u r 5 ml (1 tsp) g round mix e d s pic e 6 0 ml (4 tbsp) f lake d a lmo n ds Arrange the appOe sOices in the base of the dish. %eat together the remaining ingredients e[cept the Áaked aOmonds untiO smooth.
SE RV E S 4 POace the grated rind of the Oemons with the miOk, cinnamon and nutmeg in a Oarge Mug, pOace on gOass turntabOe and cook on +,G+ power for mins. AOOow to cooO. :hisk the egg yoOks and caster sugar untiO paOe and foamy, then stir in the cornÁour. Strain the miOk into the egg mi[ture and then cook on +,G+ power for 5 mins or untiO thickened. Stir freTuentOy. Pour into ovenproof dishes and aOOow to cooO for hours or overnight.
Puddings and Desserts ingredients Baked Apples S E RVE S 4 4 medium s ize d a pple s 3 0 ml (2 t bs p) s u g a r 25-5 0 g (1 -2 o z ) mix e d dr ie d f r u it 2 5 g (1 o z) bu t t e r &ore the appOes and score the skin around the middOe. Mi[ together the sugar and fruit and ÀOO the centres of the appOes. 'ot the top with butter. Stand the appOes in a suitabOe dish, pOace on gOass turntabOe and cook on +,G+ power for 5 7 mins before serving.
Reheating AOways use a container or Mug at Oeast twice the capacity of the sauce, to avoid boiOing over. Sauces can be made in advance and reheated by microwave. Reheat on +,G+ power and stir haOfway. Covering Power level 'O 1OT cover sauces when cooking. Most sauces reTuire +,G+ Power for cooking. Sauces containing eggs shouOd be cooked on Simmer power.
Baking Dish shape Covering Ring mouOds are ideaO for baking cakes in, especiaOOy dense cakes. They heOp prevent the outside edge of the cake overcooking before the dense centre is cooked through. Just as you wouOdnҋt cover a cake baked in a traditionaO oven, 1E9ER cover your cakes cooked by microwave. Dish size Keeping quality AOways use the e[act dish size stated in the foOOowing recipes, otherwise cooking times and resuOts wiOO be affected.
M A K E S: 8 s lic e s POace butter, syrup and sugar in a bowO, pOace on a gOass turntabOe and cook on +,G+ power for 1 mins or untiO meOted. Stir in the oats and raisins. Press into dish. &ook on +,G+ power for mins or untiO Àrm. AOOow to cooO sOightOy then cut into pieces.
Preserves Sterilizing jars Covering Jam Mars can be steriOized by microwave ready for your Mams. +aOf ÀOO with water and heat them on +,G+ power untiO water boiOs appro[ mins for Mars . Empty and drain upside down on kitchen paper. The Mars shouOd be warm when ÀOOed with Mam. 'o not cover preserves whiOst cooking, apart from if recommended in the recipe. WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE TO STERI/I=E BABIESҋ BOTT/ES. DO NOT SEA/ PRESERVING JARS IN YOUR MICROWAVE.
D is h : 6 p t b o w l Grate oranges and Oemon ensuring aOO the pith is Oeft on the fruit. Set the rind aside. POace the peeOed fruit in a food processor and chop untiO the pips are broken. POace the chopped mi[ture in a Oarge bowO and pour over the boiOing water. &over and cook on +,G+ power for 10 mins. Strain the mi[ture through a sieve into another Oarge bowO pressing the puOp weOO untiO aOO the Muice is e[tracted. 'iscard the puOp.
Questions and answers Q: Why won’t my oven turn on? A Q: The oven won’t accept my program. Why? :hen the oven does not turn on, check the foOOowing A The oven is designed not to accept an incorrect program. For e[ampOe, the oven wiOO not accept a fourth stage, and wiOO not accept an Auto :eight Program after 'eOay Start. 1. ,s the oven pOugged in secureOy" Remove the pOug from the outOet, wait 10 seconds and reinsert. . &heck the circuit breaker and the fuse.
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