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Microwave cooking and defrosting

Power
Level

Wattage

High

900 W

Defrost

270 W

Medium

600 W

Low

440 W

Simmer

250 W

3) Select cooking time.

Caution: the oven will automatically work
on HIGH microwave power if a cooking
time is entered without the power level
previously being selected.

4) Press start.

1) Press the pad with the power you
require.

2) Press the pad until the power you
require appears in the display window.

Summary of Contents for JLFSMW001

Page 1: ...JLFSMW001 Microwave oven Instruction manual ...

Page 2: ...John Lewis Partnership 171Victoria Street London SW1E 5NN www johnlewis com ACN Number JLFSMW001 E00036C90BJ M0309 0 ...

Page 3: ...ation for B or D rated ovens We therefore provide additional guidelines for reheating on pages 37 53 of this book Always check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening the door and after checking the progress of the foods press start to continue the cooking time Failure to follow the instructions given in this cookbook and operating Instructions may affect the recipe resul...

Page 4: ...any 13 amp socket If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown opposite If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician 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 Voltage and power The voltage used must be the same as specified on this...

Page 5: ...has been repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer Placement of your oven 1 Oven must be placed on a flat stable surface more than 850mm above floor level For proper operation the oven must have sufficient air flow i e 5cm 2 at one side the other being open 15cm 6 clear over the top 10cm 4 at the rear 2 Do not place the microwave oven on a shelf directly above a gas or electric ...

Page 6: ... outer casing after operation of the oven 3 Storage of accessories Do not store any objects other than oven accessories inside the oven in case it is accidentally turned on In case of electronic failure oven can only be turned off at wall socket 4 This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and know...

Page 7: ...nt the oven from accidentally turning on After cleaning touch STOP CANCEL Pad to clear display window 5 If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door wipe with a soft cloth This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit or microwave leakage 6 It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tu...

Page 8: ...anufacturer Do not attempt to remove the outer casing from the oven 4 Selected spares and accessoreis Please contact the John Lewis branch from which you purchased your microwave Two year service guarantee Your John Lewis microwave is covered by our free service guarantee This provides you with a repair service in the event of breakdown of any mechanical parts of your product for a period of two y...

Page 9: ...ooked nothing can be done Always start with minimum cooking times Important If the recommended cooking times are exceeded the food will be spoiled and in extreme circumstances could catch fire and possibly damage the interior of the oven 1 Small quantities of food Take care when heating small quantities of food as these can easily burn dry out or catch fire if cooked too long Always set short cook...

Page 10: ...e following steps should be taken a Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks b Do not overheat c Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating time d After heating allow to stand in the oven for a short time stirring again before carefully removing the container e Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling t...

Page 11: ...auce is bubbling If you wish you may choose to check the food has reached 72 C with a food thermometer but remember do not use this thermometer inside the microwave For foods that cannot be stirred eg lasagne shepherds pie the centre should be cut with a knife to test it is well heated through Even if a manufacturer s packet instructions have been followed always check the food is piping hot befor...

Page 12: ...he bottom and must be shaken thoroughly before checking the temperature The lid must also be removed from babies food jars the contents must also be stirred or shaken before the temperature is checked This should be carried out before consumption in order to avoid burns 17 Arcing Arcing may occur if a metal container has been used accidentally or if the incorrect weight of food is used Arcing is w...

Page 13: ...24 Microwave cooking and 24 defrosting Guide to use the instruction manual the following symbols will be found in the text guide you throughout the instructions Auto weight defrost 25 26 Defrosting guidelines 27 29 Auto weight programs 30 34 Cooking and reheating guidelines 35 36 Reheating charts 37 54 Recipes 55 104 Q and A 105 Technical specifications 106 Disposal Information 107 Safety instruct...

Page 14: ... 5 If food or a utensil on glass turntable touches oven walls causing the turntable to stop moving it will automatically rotate in the opposite direction This is normal Open oven door reposition the food and restart 6 The glass turntable can rotate in either direction The maximum weight that can be placed on the turntable is 4 Kg 8 lb 14 oz this includes total weight of food and dish 7 While cooki...

Page 15: ...ring and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise 2 The roller ring must always be used together with the glass turntable for cooking 6 Control panel 7 Door release pad Push to open the door Opening the door during cooking will stop the cooking process without cancelling the program Cooking resumes as soon as the door is closed and Start is pressed The oven light will tur...

Page 16: ...te to a depth of 11 2 2 inches 4 5 cm and as heat spreads through the food by conduction just as in a traditional oven the food cooks from the outside inwards Important notes The dish used to cook or reheat the food will get warm during cooking as the heat conducts from the food Even in microwaving oven gloves are required Microwaves cannot pass through metal and therefore metal cooking utensils c...

Page 17: ...Piercing The skin or membrane on some foods will cause steam to build up during cooking These foods must be pierced or a strip of skin should be peeled off before cooking to allow the steam to escape Eggs potatoes apples sausages etc will all need to be pierced before cooking Do not attempt to boil eggs in their shells Moisture content Many fresh foods e g vegetables and fruit vary in their moistu...

Page 18: ...ker parts are to the outside Starting temperature The colder the food the longer it takes to heat up Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature Turning and stirring Some foods require stirring during cooking Meat and poultry should be turned after half the cooking time Liquids All liquids must be stirred before and during heating Water especially must be stirred before...

Page 19: ...ass which may crack due to the heat from the food Do not use lead crystal which may crack or arc China and ceramic Everyday glazed china plates saucers bowls mugs and cups can be used if they are heat resistant Porcelain and ceramic are also ideal Fine bone china should only be used for reheating for short periods otherwise the change in temperature may crack the dish or craze the finish Do not us...

Page 20: ...microwave use Do not use waxed or plastic coated cups or plates as the finish may melt in the oven Greaseproof paper can be used to line the base of dishes and to cover fatty foods e g bacon rashers to stop them splattering White paper plates can be used for SHORT REHEATING TIMES Wicker Wood Straw Baskets Do not use these items in your microwave With continued use and with prolonged exposure they ...

Page 21: ...for up to 9 hrs 99 mins or used to time or for standing non cooking time 8 Clock pad Press the clock pad Using the minute and second pads set the clock 12 hr clock Press clock pad again to stop colons flashing 9 lb oz conversion pad 10 Weight selection pads 11 Stop cancel pad Before cooking one press clears your instructions During cooking one press temporarily stops the cooking program Another pr...

Page 22: ...Mode Press Any Key will appear in the display window 4 Select power For example press HIGH 5 Press time pad To set a cooking time eg 1 minute press 1 minute pad once 6 Press start pad The time will be displayed in the window and count down The oven will beep at the end of the cooking program Check that the letter D appears in the display window to confirm no microwave power is being produced and i...

Page 23: ...ime Pads Use minute pads to set the hours and second pads to set the minutes Set as 12 hr clock 3 Press clock pad Colon stops blinking Time of day is now locked into the display N B 1 To reset time of day repeat step 1 through to step 3 2 The clock will keep the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied 3 This is a 12 hour clock ...

Page 24: ...mmer 250 W 3 Select cooking time Caution the oven will automatically work on HIGH microwave power if a cooking time is entered without the power level previously being selected 4 Press start 1 Press the pad with the power you require 2 Press the pad until the power you require appears in the display window ...

Page 25: ...l appear in the display to denote hours The minute pad enters hours and the sec pads enter the minutes 4 Press start pad Cooking program will commence after which the standing time will count down 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 To se...

Page 26: ...during the stand or delay time the time in the display window will continue to count down 2 Delay start cannot be used before an auto program 3 If the delay stand pad is pressed three times this will turn off the auto guide system Operation guide off will appear once The words will stop scrolling in the display window To turn the auto guide back on press the delay stand pad three times Operation g...

Page 27: ...minutes then press start Three stage cooking eg High power 5 minutes delay 5 minutes High power 2 minutes select first power level and cooking time then press delay and time then select final power level and final cooking time Then press Start When using your oven the glass turntable provided must always be in position Do not place food directly onto the turntable except in the case of Jacket Pota...

Page 28: ...pad Press defrost pad once twice or three times to select food 2 Press to select g or lb and oz Program Weight range Suitable foods 1 Bread 100 800g 4oz 1lb 12oz Bread and rolls Turn at beep 2 Meat items 200 1200g 7oz 2lb 10oz Small pieces of meat minced meat chicken portions steaks chops Turn at beeps 3 Meat joints 400 2000g 14oz 4lb 6oz Whole chicken meat joints Turn at beeps and shield ...

Page 29: ... defrosting small items e g rolls buns and slices of bread which are required for immediate use Small items may feel warm immediately after defrosting Loaves can also be defrosted on this program but these will require standing time to allow the centre to thaw out Standing time can be shortened if slices are separated and buns and loaves cut in half Items should be turned halfway during defrosting...

Page 30: ...rack if you have one 1 Check foods during defrosting Foods vary in their defrosting speed 2 It is not necessary to cover the food 3 Always turn or stir the food especially when the oven beeps Shield if necessary see point 5 4 Minced meat chops chicken portions should be broken up or separated as soon as possible and placed in a single layer 5 Shielding prevents food cooking It is essential when de...

Page 31: ...turn 3 4 times 15 mins Chops 10 mins 450g 1lb Place in a suitable dish in a single layer Turn twice Shield if necessary 15 mins Sausages 12 mins 450g 1lb Place in a suitable dish in a single layer 15 mins Bacon 6 7 mins 450g 1lb Place in a suitable dish in a single layer Turn twice Shield if necessary 10 mins Stewing Steak 12 mins 450g 1lb Place in a suitable dish Break up frequently 15 mins Chick...

Page 32: ...ecessary Place in a suitable dish Stir twice during defrosting 15 mins 15 mins 10 mins Bread sliced Slice of bread Pastry 5 mins 400g 14oz 30 sec 30g 1oz 5 1 2 mins 450g 1lb Place on the turntable a piece of kitchen paper Place on a plate Turn over half way 10 mins 30 mins 10 15 mins Soft fruit 6 7 mins 450g 1lb Place in a suitable dish Stir twice during defrosting 10 mins Defrosting time method S...

Page 33: ...Weight Programs are designed to take the guesswork out of cooking or reheating your food They must ONLY be used for the foods described 1 Only cook foods within the weight ranges described see appropriate table for your oven on next page 2 Only use the accessories as indicated on page 32 34 3 Always choose a container size that is suitable for the quantities of food ie do not allow a large headspa...

Page 34: ...mum Curry 350g 12oz 1000g 2lb 2oz Chinese 250g 9oz 500g 1lb 2oz Pasta 300g 11oz 1500g 3lb 5oz Casserole 350g 12oz 1000g 2lb 2oz Fresh vegetables 100g 4oz 800g 1lb 12oz Fresh fish 100g 4oz 800g 1lb 12oz Jacket potatoes 200g 7oz 1500g 3lb 5oz Boiled potatoes 200g 7oz 1000g 2lb 2oz ...

Page 35: ...hinese style convenience meal that can be stirred Foods must be in a suitable single section microwaveable container and have the film pierced Place on the turntable press the pad twice Enter the weight then press start Stir halfway Allow to stand for 1 minute Ensure food is piping hot Stir again before serving 3 Pasta This program is for reheating a chilled pasta style convenience meal that can b...

Page 36: ... stand for 1 minute Ensure food is piping hot Stir again before serving Note Meals with large pieces of meat may require longer cooking 5 Fresh veg To cook fresh vegetables Place prepared vegetables into a shallow container on turntable Add 90ml 6tbsp of water Cover with pierced cling film or lid Press the pad once Enter the weight Press start 6 Fresh fish To cook FRESH fish Shield the thinner por...

Page 37: ... and dry and prick with a fork several times Arrange around edge of turntable Press pad once Enter weight Press start Do not cover After cooking wrap in foil and stand for 5 mins 8 Boiled Potatoes Cut into even size pieces arrange in a single layer For weights below 500g 1lb add 6tbsp 90ml water For large weights add 150ml 1 4 pt water Cover with pierced cling film or a lid Press the pad twice Ent...

Page 38: ...rever possible This ensures even cooking or reheating on the outside and in the centre When is food reheated Food that has been reheated or cooked should be served piping hot i e steam should be visibly emitted from all parts As long as good hygiene practices have been followed during the preparation and storage of the food then cooking or reheating presents no safety risks Foods that cannot be st...

Page 39: ...ed meals Everyone s appetite varies and reheat times depend on meal contents Dense items e g mashed potato should be spread out well If a lot of gravy is added extra time may be required Place denser items to the outside of the plate Between 3 5 mins on HIGH power will reheat an average portion If stacking two meals heat on HIGH power for 6 7 mins and change the meals over halfway Canned foods Rem...

Page 40: ...gory for small packs of food Microwave symbol Reheating charts 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 quick reheat pad see page 24 for details ...

Page 41: ...0 secs 420 g Quick reheat 3 mins 3 mins 30 secs 215 g High 2 mins 30 secs 400 g High 4 mins Place in a microwave safe bowl on turntable cover Macaroni cheese Spaghetti bolognese 225 g Quick reheat 2 mins 210 g High 2 mins 430 g High 4 mins Spaghetti in tomato sauce 430 g Quick reheat 1 min 40 secs Chilli con carne 410 g High 3 mins 30 secs Hot dogs drained 415 g High 2 mins 30 secs Meat balls 418 ...

Page 42: ...30 secs Small 450 g High 2 mins Medium 900 g High 3 mins Large 1 1 kg High 3 mins 30 secs Place in a microwave safe dish on turntable Cover Place in a microwave safe mug on turntable Stir be fore during and after reheating Cover 1 mug 235 ml Medium 2 mins 1 jug 600 ml Medium 4 mins 30 secs Reheating charts Points for checking Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave If...

Page 43: ...1 High 6 6 mins 30 secs Steak and kidney pie 250 g 1 High 2 2 mins 30 secs Sausage rolls 260 g 4 High 1 min 30 secs 2 mins Spring roll 230 g 6 High 1 2 mins Christmas mince pies 90 g 2 High 10 20 secs Place on a microwave safe plate on turntable Do not cover Child size 1 High 3 mins 2 High 5 mins Adult size 1 High 4 5 mins 2 High 5 6 mins Pleated meals homemade chilled Place on a microwave safe pl...

Page 44: ...secs Use a large bowl on turntable stir during cooking Food Weight quantity Power level Time to select approx Instructions guidelines Puddings and desserts N B transfer food from foil containers to a smaller sized Place in a microwave safe bowl on turntable Do not cover Reheating charts Points for checking Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave If unsure return to ov...

Page 45: ...sagne 400 g High 5 mins then rest for 1 min then High 4 mins Salmon crumble 300 g High 3 mins then rest for 1 min then High 3 4 mins Shepherd s pie 460 g High 6 mins then rest for 1 min then High 4 5 mins Purchased convenience foods chilled N B transfer food from foil container to a similar sized microwave safe dish Plastic dishes designed for microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care...

Page 46: ...ts Green vegetables 100 g High 1 min 30 secs 225 g High 2 mins Mashed potato 350 g Medium 7 8 min Root vegetables 100 g High 1 min 225 g High 1 min 30 secs Place in a microwave safe bowl on turntable Do not cover Vegetables Points for checking Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave If unsure return to oven Foods will still require a STAND TIME especially if they cann...

Page 47: ...Use 600 ml 1pt boiling water in a large bowl Cover Must boil for at least 12 minutes to destroy toxic enzymes Place on microwave safe rack or plate on turntable Points for checking Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave If unsure return to oven Foods will still require a STAND TIME especially if they cannot be stirred The denser the food the longer the stand time Med...

Page 48: ...n upturned saucer breast side down in flan dish or drip tray Cover Place on turntable Turn chicken over halfway Place on microwave safe rack or plate on turntable Cover Place on microwave safe rack or plate on turntable Cover Beefburgers frozen from raw Caution hot fat remove dish with care Chicken from raw caution hot fat remove dish with care Cooking charts Points for checking Always check that ...

Page 49: ...G Cover G Cook for 2nd cooking time G Then leave to stand for 1 min G Add 1 tbsp of milk for each egg used G Add egg medium sized G Beat eggs milk and knob of butter together G Cook for 1st cooking time then stir GCook for 2nd cooking time then stand for 1 min Place on microwave safe rack or plate on turntable Points for checking Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwav...

Page 50: ...water Only half fill dish Cover Add 300 ml half pt water Only half fill dish Cover Add 30 ml 2tbsp of water Only half fill dish Cover Only half fill dish Cover Only half fill dish cover Points for checking Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave If unsure return to oven Foods will still require a STAND TIME especially if they cannot be stirred The denser the food the ...

Page 51: ...5 g High 10 12 mins Spaghetti 225 g High 8 mins Lasagne 225 g High 6 8 mins Tortellini 225 g High 12 mins Tagliatelli 225 g High 8 9 mins Spaghetti quick cook 225 g High 5 7 mins Pasta shapes quick cook 225 g High 6 7 mins Use 1 litre 13 4 pt boiling water Add 15 ml oil Cover Stir halfway Shortcrusts flan case 23 cm 9 High 3 4 mins Prick base of pastry chill well Lay piece of kitchen towel in base...

Page 52: ...on turntable Turn joint over halfway during cooking Drain off fat during cooking 1 serving 1 2 cup oats High 2 21 2 mins Add 1 cup of water or milk Stir halfway 2 servings 1 cup oats High 4 5 mins Add 2 cups of water or milk Stir halfway 3 servings 2 cup oats High 8 9 mins Add 4 cups of water or milk Stir halfway Basmati 250 g Medium 10 12 mins Easycook white 250 g High 12 13 mins Use 600 ml 1 pt ...

Page 53: ...lace in a large microwave safe bowl Pudding rice 50 g High then simmer 5 mins 30 mins Add 450 ml 3 4 pt milk 30 ml sugar Topioca 50 g Simmer 30 35 mins Add 600 ml 1 pt milk 30 ml sugar Chipolatas 227 g 8 High 3 4 mins Thick 454 g 8 High 4 5 mins Place on microwave safe plate or rack on turntable Cover Cooking charts Points for checking Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the mi...

Page 54: ...lorets 450 g High 9 mins Celery 450 g High 8 9 mins Corn on the cob 450 g High 6 7 mins Courgettes 450 g High 5 mins Leeks 450 g High 7 9 mins Mange tout 450 g High 4 5 mins Marrow cubed 450 g High 4 5 mins Mushrooms 450 g High 5 mins Parsnips sliced 450 g High 6 7 mins Add 90 ml 6 tbsp water Cover Fresh vegetables Place in shallow microwave safe dish Cooking charts Points for checking Always chec...

Page 55: ...oes jacket 250 g 9 oz 1 High 5 mins 30 secs 2 High 9 mins 30 secs 4 High 15 mins Wash and prick skins several times Place directly on turntable After cooking stand for 5 mins wrapped in foil Or use Auto programme jacket potato Spinach 450 g High 7 mins Spring greens 450 g High 7 mins Swede cubed 450 g High 7 8 mins Turnip 450 g High 11 12 mins Add 90 ml 6 tbsp water Cover Cooking charts Points for...

Page 56: ...10 mins Mange tout 450 g High 7 8 mins Mixed vegetables 450 g High 7 mins Peas 450 g High 6 7 mins Spinach nuggets 450 g High 8 9 mins Cooking charts Swede diced 450 g High 10 mins Sweetcorn 450 g High 7 mins Add 30 ml 2 tbsp water Cover Frozen vegetables Place in shallow microwave safe dish Points for checking Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave If unsure return ...

Page 57: ...edients to 6 servings add an extra one third of the original cooking time ie 30 mins on MEDIUM power for 4 servings will become 40 mins on MEDIUM power for 6 servings When doubling a recipe from 4 to 8 add on half the original cooking time ie 30 mins on medium power for 4 servings will become 45 mins on medium power for 8 servings Decreasing recipes To decrease a recipe from 4 servings to 2 servin...

Page 58: ...gress of the food during cooking and adjust the time if necessary Cooking for one For one serving quarter ALL ingredients listed Choose a dish that is proportionally smaller than the one recommended in the recipe Use the same cooking power recommended in the original recipe Start by cooking for one quarter of the recommended cooking time although extra time in most cases will be required Always ch...

Page 59: ...ms with herbs Serves 4 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 15 ml 1 tbsp capers salt and pepper to taste Dish 4 ramekin dishes 8 cm 3 diameter 1 Line each ramekin with 4 half rashers of bacon 2 Mix all ingredients together and press into r...

Page 60: ...ion in a large bowl Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins or until soft 2 Add the potatoes cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 4 mins or until softened 3 Add the broccoli hot vegetable stock and nutmeg Cover and cook on HIGH power for 15 20 mins or until the broccoli is cooked 4 Allow to cool and then blend in a food processor until smooth 5 Stir in the milk and stilton cheese Season to taste Reh...

Page 61: ...r for 3 4 mins or until soft 2 Add the carrots Cover and cook on HIGH power for 8 10 mins or until vegetables are softened Stir halfway 3 Add stock and orange zest Cover and cook on high power for 5 mins then low power for 15 mins or until the carrots are soft 4 Place in liquidiser and puree until smooth 5 Return puree to the bowl and add orange juice Stir in the crème fraiche and season to taste ...

Page 62: ...he butter garlic and parsley in bowl Cover and cook on high power for 1 min 2 Add the chopped mushrooms and rehydrated porcini Cover and cook on HIGH power for 6 8 mins or until softened Stir halfway 3 Add wine Cover and cook on high power for 5 mins 4 Add stock and cook on high power for 15 mins 5 Place in liquidiser and puree until smooth 6 Return puree to the bowl Stir in cream and season to ta...

Page 63: ...s or until softened Season with freshly ground black pepper 3 Stir the rice into the butter mixture and add the hot stock and soaking liquid from the mushrooms Cover and cook for a further 5 mins on high power 4 Stir the mushrooms into the rice mix ture Cover and cook for a further 5 mins on high power 5 Stir and add the basil Continue to cook for the final 5 mins on high power Leave to stand for ...

Page 64: ...ior to cooking to avoid overcooking on the thinner outside edge and tail Fish steaks should be arranged in a circle thicker part to the outside Cover with cling film or lid Liquid 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 cook ing as this may make the...

Page 65: ... juice of 1 lime black pepper 25 g 1 oz butter Dish large shallow dish 1 Wash cut the heads off the fish and pat dry Pierce the flesh all over Fill the fish cavities with the combined stuffing ingredients and arrange the fish in a shallow dish 2 Pour over the orange and lime juice Season Marinade for one hour 3 Dot with butter cover and cook on HIGH power for 10 12 mins or until cooked Allow to st...

Page 66: ...lower into florets add red pepper and 2 tbsp water Cover and cook on high power for 5 mins or until soft Drain 2 Flake salmon and mix with vegetables 3 Melt butter in a jug on high power for approx 20 30 secs Stir in flour then milk Cook on high power for 2 mins or until mixture boils and thickens stir halfway Stir in cheese cream and seasoning Pour cheese sauce over vegetables and salmon 4 Melt e...

Page 67: ...ge casserole 1 Arrange fish in a shallow dish Add lemon juice cover and cook on high power for 3 mins or until it flakes easily 2 Place onion and oil in a bowl Cover and cook on high power for 3 mins or until the onion is soft 3 Melt the butter on high power for 30 secs Stir in the flour and mustard and cook for a further 15 secs Add milk and seasoning gradually stirring to a smooth paste Cook on ...

Page 68: ...n juice Cook covered on HIGH power for 7 8 mins or until the fish is cooked Garnish with parsley and serve with French bread Plaice provencal Serves 4 Ingredients 15 ml 1 tbsp oil 1 onion finely chopped 175 g 6 oz okra topped and tailed 1 green pepper deseeded and sliced 30 ml 2 tbsp Balti curry paste 400 g 14 oz can chopped tomatoes 75 ml 5 tbsp water 350 g 12 oz cod fillet cubed 12 large king pr...

Page 69: ... meat is always easier to carve after STANDING and the meat will continue to cook during the STAND TIME Bone Bone tips on legs of lamb and crown roasts may need shielding when cooked by microwave to prevent overcooking Turning Joints and poultry should be turned over halfway through cooking Sheilding Large joints may need shielding with pieces of smooth aluminium foil after half the cooking time t...

Page 70: ...e a saucer or small upturned plate over the meat to keep it submerged in the juices Crispy bacon Place on a microwave safe rack optional extra obtainable from cookware shops Cover with a plain piece of kitchen towel to minimise splatter Cook on HIGH power for approx 45 secs per rasher or until desired crispness is achieved Ingredients 1 onion diced 1 clove of garlic crushed 1 green pepper diced 30...

Page 71: ...until vegetables are soft Lamb in a spicy cream and Serves 4 almond sauce Ingredients 675 g 1 1 2 lb shoulder of lamb cubed 1 large onion chopped 450 ml 3 4 pt hot chicken stock 15 ml 1 tbsp dried rosemary 450 g 1 lb potatoes peeled and coarsely chopped salt and pepper 10 ml 2 tsp cornflour 50 g 2 oz tasty cheese grated Dish 3 litre 6 pt casserole dish 1 Place all the ingredients except cheese and...

Page 72: ...t hot beef stock Pudding 175 g 6 oz self raising flour pinch salt 75 g 3 oz suet cold water to mix 15 ml 1 tbsp cornflour Dish 1 5 litre 3 pt casserole 1 2 litre 1 Combine all filling ingredients in casserole Place upturned plate on top of meat cover and cook on HIGH power for 10 mins then SIMMER power for 60 mins or until meat is tender Remove plate 2 Mix flour salt and suet together Mix to a fir...

Page 73: ...on juice 15 ml 1 tbsp of the soy sauce the chilli powder and 300 ml 1 2 pt water Cook on HIGH power for 5 6 mins or until the sauce boils and thickens stirring frequently Turn into a serving bowl 2 Cut the chicken into small chunks and place in a bowl 3 Put the remaining creamed coconut lemon juice and soy sauce into a blender or food processor Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth ...

Page 74: ...thickened 4 Swirl in the crème frâiche and serve immediately Paprika pork casserole Serves 4 Ingredients 25 g 1 oz butter 2 medium onions sliced 2 sticks celery trimmed and chopped 100 g 4 oz mushrooms sliced 4 chicken quarters skinned 300 ml 1 2 pt hot chicken stock 396 g 14 oz can tomatoes salt and pepper 30 ml 2 tbsp cornflour Dish 3 litre 6 pt casserole 1 Place vegetables and butter in dish Co...

Page 75: ...soning to taste 450 g 1 lb pork fillet diced and trimmed 1 2 green pepper sliced 225 g 8 oz can pineapple chunks drained reserve juice Dish 20 cm 8 casserole 1 Mix all sauce ingredients together 2 Layer pork pepper and pineapple in casserole pour over sauce 3 Cover and cook on HIGH power for 5 mins then LOW power for 10 15 mins or until meat is tender Stir halfway through cooking time Sweet and so...

Page 76: ...pasta i e tagliatelle twists shells 1 1 2 litre 3 pt boiling water 15 ml 1 tbsp oil 3 ml 1 2 tsp salt 25 g 1 oz butter 100 g 4 oz mushrooms peeled and sliced 198 g 7 oz can tuna drained Sauce 40 g 1 1 2 oz butter 40 g 1 1 2 oz flour 600 ml 1 pt milk 30 ml 2 tbsp Dry Vermouth optional salt and pepper 100 g 4 oz prawns to garnish Dish 3 litre 6 pt casserole dish 1 Cook pasta in water with oil and sa...

Page 77: ...h onion peas parsley eggs and seasoning Cover and cook on HIGH power for 5 mins until piping hot Kedgeree Serves 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 1 2 tsp turmeric 1 cinnamon stick broken in half 4 boneless chicken breasts cubed 275 g 10 oz basmati rice 1 litre 3 4 pt hot chicken stock 75 g 3 oz re...

Page 78: ...h the mozzarella Place in a casserole dish Pour the sauce over the top Sprinkle with parmesan Cover and cook on HIGH power for 4 5 mins until piping hot Tagliatelle toscana Serves 4 Ingredients 1 large onion sliced 225 g 8 oz courgettes thickly sliced 225 g 8 oz green beans chopped 225 g 8 oz carrots thickly sliced 1 small cauliflower broken into florets 396 g 14 oz can chick peas drained 5 ml 1 t...

Page 79: ... grated nutmeg Paprika for sprinkling Dish large 2 litre 4 pt bowl 1 Place garlic and wine in the bowl and cook on HIGH power for 4 mins or until wine is just boiling 2 In another bowl mix the cheese and flour together until evenly combined 3 Remove the garlic from the wine and discard Add half of the cheese mixture stirring constantly until the cheese melts 4 Cook on HIGH power for 1 minute then ...

Page 80: ...ng 4 Season and stir in 75 g 3 oz cheese Cover and leave to stand for 5 mins this enables the rice to absorb any excess stock 5 Serve the Risotto sprinkled with remaining cheese and chives Cheesy risotto Serves 4 Ingredients 15 ml 1 tbsp olive or vegetable oil 1 2 red pepper deseeded and diced 1 2 green pepper deseeded and diced 1 onion finely chopped 4 eggs 3 ml 1 2 tsp basil salt and pepper to t...

Page 81: ... kitchen towel and cook on HIGH power for 4 5 mins or until pastry is starting to dry 2 Place the onion and oil in a small dish Cover and cook on HIGH power for 2 mins or until onion is soft Drain onion and place in bottom of flan case 3 Place bacon on a microwave rack and cook on HIGH power for 4 mins or until starting to crisp Cool and cut into bite sized pieces Place in flan case 4 Beat the egg...

Page 82: ... cook on HIGH power for 8 mins covered with cling film 2 Add the broccoli to the potatoes and cook for a further 4 6 mins or until tender 3 Mix together 1 2 the cheese and the cream 4 Arrange the potato and broccoli in a heatproof dish in a single layer season to taste and then pour the cream mixture over them and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top 5 Cook on HIGH power for 2 3 mins until chees...

Page 83: ...t Drain 2 Place butter onion and bacon in a jug Cook on HIGH power for 5 mins or until onion is soft Stir halfway through cooking 3 Stir in flour and cook for 30 secs on HIGH power 4 Gradually add milk stir well and season Cook on HIGH power for 5 mins or until sauce is thick and bubbling Stir twice during cooking 5 Add mustard and 100g 4oz grated cheese Place the macaroni in a large dish and pour...

Page 84: ...rowave cling film or a lid Certain vegetables i e broccoli and asparagus should be arranged so that the tips are in the centre of the dish as these require less cooking Whole cauliflower should be cooked upside down on MEDIUM power for 10 mins approx with 90 ml 6 tbsp water Make a cross with a knife in the stalk Turn half way during cooking Vegetables and vegetarian Jacket potatoes Varieties of po...

Page 85: ...over and cook on HIGH power for 15 mins or until vegetables are soft Stir halfway through cooking time Ratatouille Serves 4 Ingredients 1 clove of garlic halved 675 g 1 1 2 lb potatoes sliced very thinly pinch nutmeg pepper and salt 150 ml 1 4 pt double cream 25 g 1 oz butter Dish 20 cm 8 shallow dish 1 Rub halves of garlic around inside of dish and discard 2 Layer the potato slices in the dish se...

Page 86: ...r and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins Add vegetables and stock re cover and cook on HIGH power for 8 10 mins or until vegetables are soft Season to taste 2 Cover base of dish with a thin layer of tomato sauce then a layer of lasagne on top followed by a layer of vegetable mixture Thinly slice 175 g 6 oz of the cheese and layer on top of vegetables Continue layering until ingredients are all used end...

Page 87: ...uliflower trimmed 90 ml 6 tbsp water 25 g 1 oz butter 25 g 1 oz flour 3 ml 1 2 tsp French mustard 300 ml 1 2 pt milk seasoning to taste Topping 75 g 3 oz grated cheese 15 ml 1 tbsp brown breadcrumbs Dish large bowl shallow casserole 1 Place cauliflower upside down in a bowl Add water Cover and cook on MEDIUM power for 10 mins or until tender Drain 2 Melt butter on HIGH power for 15 30 secs Stir in...

Page 88: ...vegetable stock 5 ml 1 tsp chopped rosemary 10 ml 2 tsp chopped thyme 100 g 4 oz red lentils Dish large casserole 1 Place onions oil and garlic in the casserole Cook on HIGH power for 3 mins 2 Add chopped aubergine courgettes and peppers to the casserole Cook on HIGH power for 4 5 mins 3 Add the tomatoes vegetable stock herbs and lentils Cook on HIGH power for 5 mins 4 Stir and then cook on SIMMER...

Page 89: ... onion garlic and oil in a bowl Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 5 mins or until tender 2 Stir in remaining sauce ingredients and cook uncovered on HIGH power for 5 7 mins or until piping hot and thickened Leave to one side 3 Combine 25 g 1 oz cheddar cheese in a small bowl with the cottage cheese salt chilli and cumin Mix well 4 Mix tomato courgette green pepper and onion in a bowl Cover and co...

Page 90: ... adzuki beans soaked overnight 15 ml 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 garlic clove crushed 1 yellow pepper chopped 10 ml 2 tsp caraway seeds lightly crushed 15 ml 1 tbsp paprika 397 g 14 oz can chopped tomatoes 175 g 6 oz mushrooms thickly sliced 60 ml 4 tbsp natural yoghurt salt and pepper Garnish fresh parsley chopped Dish large casserole 1 Drain the beans rinse well and place in a large bowl Add 600 ml 1...

Page 91: ...ce 60 ml 4 tbsp flaked almonds Dish 22 cm 8 1 2 Pyrex or microwave safe dish 1 Arrange the apple slices in the base of the dish 2 Beat together the remaining ingredients except the flaked almonds until smooth 3 Spread over the top of the apples and sprinkle with flaked almonds 4 Cook on MEDIUM power for 8 9 mins or until cooked Test with a skewer to ensure the middle is cooked Almond eve s pudding...

Page 92: ...rn easly CAUTION Remove from oven very carefully using oven gloves the base will be extremely hot and cool 2 Beat eggs essence caster sugar and milk together and strain over caramel 3 Cook on SIMMER power for 14 16 mins or until starting to set around edge of dish The custard will continue to set on cooling Refrigerate for several hours before turning out N B Individual Creme Caramels can be prepa...

Page 93: ...aking powder Add vanilla and coffee essence to the milk 3 Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy Add eggs a little at a time 4 Fold in the flour and flavoured milk then pour in the date mixture 5 Place in six moulds Cook on HIGH power for 7 mins and leave to stand for 10 mins Sauce 1 Place butter in a large jug and cook on HIGH power for 45 sec to 1 minute or until bubbling 2 Add sugar ...

Page 94: ...ith the milk cinnamon and nutmeg in a large jug and cook on HIGH power for 4 mins Allow to cool 2 Whisk the egg yolks and caster sugar until pale and foamy then stir in the cornflour 3 Strain the milk into the egg mixture and then cook on HIGH power for 4 5 mins or until thickened Stir frequently 4 Pour into 4 ovenproof dishes and allow to cool for 4 hours or overnight 5 Sprinkle with remaining su...

Page 95: ...l become dull and the apples will be tender The apples will overcook very easily so take care to undercook slightly For 1 baked apple cook for 2 3 mins For 2 baked apples cook for 3 5 mins Baked apples Serves 4 Ingredients 1 whole orange 1 orange juice and grated rind of 175 g 6 oz self raising flour sifted 100 g 4 oz soft margarine 100 g 4 oz caster sugar 2 eggs beaten 100 g 4 oz chocolate drops ...

Page 96: ...n SIMMER power or until thickened 6 Allow to cool slightly then stir in the chocolate chips just before serving 7 Serve immediately with clotted cream mascarpone or vanilla ice cream Chocolate risotto indulgence Serves 4 6 Ingredients 150 g 5 oz self raising flour pinch of salt 50 g 2 oz caster sugar 50 g 2 oz suet 1 egg 150 ml 1 4 pt milk 30 ml 2 tbsp jam or golden syrup Optional add 1 tbsp of su...

Page 97: ...e bowl Cover and cook on HIGH power for 5 mins Beat well to make a thick puree 2 Stir in juice rind and mixed fruit Cook on HIGH power for 2 mins Stir in brandy and treacle Stand for 5 mins Beat in rest of ingredients 3 Press into the pudding basin Cover with greaseproof paper and cook on HIGH power for 4 mins Stand for 5 mins Cook on HIGH power for another 2 mins or until just firm N B One of the...

Page 98: ...o not leave wooden spoons in the sauce when cooking The wood may dry out and burn NEVER LEAVE metal spoons in the sauce Ingredients 30 g 1 oz butter 30 g 1 oz flour 600 ml 1 pt milk Variations of White Sauce Parsley Onion Dish 1 litre 2 pt jug 1 Melt butter in jug on HIGH power for 20 40 secs 2 Stir in the flour to make a roux 3 Add the milk gradually stirring continuously until well combined 4 Co...

Page 99: ...rd Ingredients 3 egg yolks 30 ml 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 100 g 4 oz chilled unsalted butter cut into cubes pepper Dish 1 litre 2 pt jug 1 Place egg yolks and vinegar in a jug Beat well 2 Drop cubes of butter on top Cook on HIGH power for 15 secs 3 Whisk Cook on HIGH power for 10 secs 4 Whisk again and cook on HIGH power for 10 secs Repeat 10 secs stages until sauce is thick and creamy 5 Season a...

Page 100: ...5 30 ml 1 2 tbsp of milk or water to the mixture Covering Just as you wouldn t cover a cake baked in a traditional oven NEVER cover your cakes cooked by microwave Dish size Always use the exact dish size stated in the following recipes otherwise cooking times and results will be affected Mixing beating Cakes cooked by microwave need to be well mixed but not over beaten Generally it is unnecessary ...

Page 101: ...ble or corn oil 150 g 5 oz self raising wholemeal flour 100 g 4 oz soft light brown sugar 10 ml 2 tsp cinnamon 75 g 3 oz raisins 100 g 4 oz carrots grated Icing 50 g 2 oz cream cheese 50 g 2 oz butter 100 g 4 oz icing sugar 10 ml 2 tsp lemon juice 50 g 2 oz walnuts chopped Dish 25 cm 10 ring mould based lined with greaseproof paper 1 Mix eggs and oil together 2 Combine flour sugar cinnamon raisins...

Page 102: ...00 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 1 4 pt milk 2 eggs beaten Dish 20 cm 8 Soufflé dish base lined with greaseproof 1 Place butter syrup treacle and sugar in a bowl and heat on HIGH power for 1 2 mins or until fat has melted...

Page 103: ...ml 1 2 tsp vanilla essence 100 g 4 oz walnuts chopped Dish 20 cm 8 square dish base lined with greaseproof 1 Place chocolate and butter in a bowl and cook on HIGH power for 1 minute or until chocolate has melted 2 Stir in all other ingredients and beat well 3 Pour into dish and cook on MEDIUM power for 6 mins or until just slightly sticky Allow to cool and then cut into squares Boston brownies ...

Page 104: ...We do not recommend that you use your microwave to sterilize babies bottles Do not seal preserving jars in your microwave Setting point To determine whether setting point is reached place a couple of drops of jam or marmalade on a cold saucer put one in the fridge whilst making the jam Leave to cool The jam should wrinkle on the surface when your finger pushes across the top Ingredients 4 lemons g...

Page 105: ... 11 2 pts water 450 g 1 lb sugar knob of butter Dish large bowl 1 Grate oranges and lemon ensuring all the pith is left on the fruit 2 Place the peeled fruit in a food processor and chop until the pips are broken 3 Place the chopped mixture in a large bowl and pour over boiling water Cover and cook on HIGH power for 10 mins 4 Strain the mixture through a sieve into another large bowl pressing the ...

Page 106: ...lum jam Makes approx 2 2 1 2 lbs jam Ingredients 675 g 11 2 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 1 4 tsp cayenne pepper 3 ml 1 2 tsp mustard powder Dish large bowl 1 Prick the tomatoes and place in a bowl Cover with bo...

Page 107: ...ne 125 ml 4 fl oz red wine vinegar Dish large bowl 1 Put oil in bowl with onions Soften on HIGH power for 10 minutes stirring halfway 2 Add all other ingredients and mix well 3 Cook on MEDIUM power for 20 mins or until onions are soft 4 Cool slightly then pour into a jar 5 Allow to cool thoroughly before chilling Red onion chutney Makes approx 1 1 2 2 lbs jam ...

Page 108: ...uch as mixers vacuums hair dryers etc It does not indicate a problem with your oven Q Sometimes warm air comes from the oven vents Why A The heat given off from the cooking food warms the air in the oven cavity This warmed air is carried out of the oven by the air flow pattern in the oven There isn t an airtight seal to the air therefore steam can escape There are no microwaves in the air or steam...

Page 109: ...d dimensions are approximate This product is an equipment that fulfills the European standard for EMC disturbances EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EN 55011 According to this standard this product is an equipment of group 2 class B and is within required limits Group 2 means that radio frequency energy is intentionally generated in the form of electromagnetic radiation for warming up of foods Cla...

Page 110: ...e accepted on a free of charge basis John Lewis do not operate in store take back but as members of the Distributor Take Back scheme have funded the development and upgrade of recycling facilities across the UK Please take it to your nearest collection facility or for further details contact your local council or visit www recycle more co uk Disposing of this product correctly will help to save va...

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