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Page 1: ...For Models NN CF778S NN CF768M Microwave Cookery Book Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...ods Your oven is rated ʻEʼ 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 on pages 60 77 of this book ALWAYS check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening the door...

Page 3: ...ely write to the address below or contact us online at test kitchen panasonic co uk Alternatively visit our website at www cooking corner co uk The Microwave Test Development Kitchen Panasonic Consumer Electronics U K Willoughby Road Bracknell Berks RG12 8FP When writing be sure to state your model number and daytime telephone number CONTENTS Safety Information 2 3 Unpacking your oven 3 Placement ...

Page 4: ...N or GREEN AND YELLOW The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED When this oven is installed it should be easy to isolate the appliance from the electricity supply by pulling out the p...

Page 5: ... the hot outer casing after operation of the oven Caution Hot surfaces Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference 1 Examine Your Oven Unpack oven remove all packing material and examine the oven for any damage such as dents broken door latches or cracks in the door Notify dealer immediately if unit is damaged Do NOT install if unit is damaged 2 Guarantee Your...

Page 6: ...anasonic engineer Customer Care Centre on 0844 8443868 can recommend an engineer It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy 2 Door Seals Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to door control panel housing safety inte...

Page 7: ...persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the oven by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance 6 Storage of Accessories Do not store any objects other than oven accessories in...

Page 8: ... with a soft dry cloth Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on Control Panel When cleaning the Control Panel leave the oven door open to prevent the oven from accidentally turning on After cleaning touch STOP CANCEL Pad to clear display window 8 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 hig...

Page 9: ...he Glass dish is hot let it cool before cleaning or placing in cold water as this could crack or shatter the dish Anti Spark Ring Place the anti spark ring on top of the wire shelf then place any metal container Your metal containers can then be used in COMBINATION mode without arcing Wire Shelf 1 The wire shelf can be used in the upper shelf position for GRILLING foods It can be used in the upper...

Page 10: ... Grill Elements Bottom microwave feeding Shelf Positions Control Panel Ceramic Plate Door safety lock system To prevent injury do not insert finger knife spoon or other object into the latch hole Wire Shelf Use on CONVECTION GRILL or TURBO BAKE Convection Grill and COMBINATION modes only Do not use in MICROWAVE only mode Enamel shelf Use on CONVECTION GRILL or TURBO BAKE Convection and Grill mode ...

Page 11: ...chocolate biscuits and pastries These can easily burn dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long We do not recommend heating foods low in moisture such as popcorn or poppodums This oven has been developed for food use We do not recommend that it is used for heating non food items such as wheat bags or hot water bottles 3 Christmas Pudding Christmas puddings and other foods high in fats or sugar e...

Page 12: ...ey are specifically designed for use in a microwave oven These products contain impurities which may cause sparks and or fires when used 11 Reheating It is essential that reheated food is served piping hot Remove the food from the oven and check that it is piping hot i e steam is being emitted from all parts and any sauce is bubbling If you wish you may choose to check the food has reached 72 C wi...

Page 13: ...utensils containers are suitable for use in microwave ovens 17 Babies Bottles and Food Jars When reheating babies bottles always remove top and teat Liquid at the top of the bottle will be much hotter than that at the 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 tempera...

Page 14: ...t and sugar particles and foods high in these will cook more quickly Microwaves can only penetrate to a depth of 1 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 How Microwaves cook food In a microwave oven electricity is converted into microwaves by the MAGNETRON REFLECTION The microwaves bounce off the meta...

Page 15: ...ntinue to cook by conduction NOT BY MICROWAVE ENERGY Hence STANDING TIME is very important in microwaving particularly for dense foods i e meat cakes and reheated meals refer to page 14 Bottom Feeding Technology Please note that this product uses bottom feeding technology for microwave distribution which differs from traditional turntable side feeding methods and creates more useable space for a v...

Page 16: ...n COMBINATION mode Light Cakes Stand 5 mins before removing from dish Rich Dense Cakes Stand 15 20 mins Fish Stand 2 3 mins Egg Dishes Stand 1 2 mins Precooked Convenience Foods Stand for 2 3 mins Plated Meals Stand for 2 3 mins Vegetables Boiled potatoes benefit from standing 1 2 mins however most other types of vegetables can be served immediately Defrosting It is essential to allow standing tim...

Page 17: ...n dry out further during storage and cooking times may differ from ingredients freshly purchased Cling film Cling film helps keep the food moist and the trapped steam assists in speeding up cooking times However it should be pierced before cooking to allow excess steam to escape Always take care when removing cling film from a dish as the build up of steam will be very hot Always purchase cling fi...

Page 18: ...s will reheat more quickly than large portions Density Porous airy foods heat more quickly than dense heavy foods Spacing Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced apart NEVER pile foods on top of each other Ingredients Foods containing fat sugar or salt heat up very quickly The filling may be much hotter than the pastry Take care when eating Do not overheat even if the pastry does not appear t...

Page 19: ...ou would check food cooked in a conventional oven Return the food to the oven for further cooking if necessary Cleaning As microwaves work on food particles keep your oven clean at all times Stubborn spots of food can be removed by using a branded oven cleaner sprayed onto a soft cloth Always wipe the oven dry after cleaning Avoid any plastic parts and door area The catalylic lining at the back of...

Page 20: ... power for 1 minute Result If the dish is suitable for microwaving it will remain cool whilst the water in the jug will begin to feel warm If the testing dish feels warm do not use as it is obviously absorbing microwave energy N B This test does not apply to plastic or metal based containers e g Le Creuset style dishes which should not be used as they are cast iron covered with enamel Quick Check ...

Page 21: ...ng foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that require long cooking times e g brown rice Only use Tupperware containers if they are designed for microwave use Do not use Melamine Never cook in margarine cartons or yoghurt pots as these will melt with the heat from the food If heatproof they can be used for Convection or Combination cooking DO NOT USE UNDER THE GRILL Containers to use Pottery Eart...

Page 22: ... this prevents the parts shielded from overcooking or overdefrosting Take care that the foil does not touch the sides or roof of the oven as this may cause arcing and damage your oven Aluminium foil can be used for Convection cooking Paper Plain white absorbent kitchen paper kitchen towel can only be used for microwave cooking e g covering blind pastry cases and for covering bacon to prevent splat...

Page 23: ...press cancels all your instructions and the time of day will appear in the display 13 Start Button Press to start operating the oven If during cooking the door is opened or Stop Cancel Pad is pressed once Start Button has to be pressed again to continue cooking 1 2 13 3 4 5 6 10 11 Beep Sound A beep sounds when a pad is pressed If this beep does not sound the setting is incorrect When the oven cha...

Page 24: ...t down The oven will beep at the end of the program The oven is now ready to use Caution Grill elements and oven will be hot 6 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 To set Demonstration Mode pres...

Page 25: ... is set and the plug is disconnected when plugging in again Eco Mode is activated Eco Mode To Cancel The Eco Mode is on and ʻE SAVE ONʼ appears in the display NOTE 1 The clock does not appear in the display when the Eco Mode is on 2 After 6 minutes without operation in Eco Mode the oven powers down It is necessary to open and close the oven door before operating the oven 3 The oven will remain in ...

Page 26: ...ooking time during cooking if required Turn Time Weight Dial to increase the cooking time Time can be increased decreased in 10 second increments up to 10 minutes This is only the case for one stage cooking 4 DO NOT attempt to use microwave only with any metal accessory in the oven 5 DO NOT place food directly onto the oven cavity floor Place in a microwave or Glass dish Foods reheated or cooked b...

Page 27: ...nts Place on a plate on an upturned saucer Turn at beeps and shield 25 Auto Weight Defrost Chaos Defrost With this feature you can defrost frozen foods according to the weight Select the category and set the weight of the food The weight starts from the minimum weight for each category Set the weight of the food by using the Time Weight Dial Press Start Button Turn the Auto Menu Temperature dial c...

Page 28: ...be placed in a single layer It is not necessary to cover the foods The CHAOS Theory principle is used in Auto Weight defrost programs to give you a quick and more even defrost The CHAOS system uses a random sequence of pulsing microwave energy which speeds up the defrosting process During the program the oven will beep to remind you to check the food IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU TURN AND STIR THE FOOD...

Page 29: ...ire 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 THIS PROGRAM IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CREAM CAKES OR DESSERTS e g cheesecake Category 2 Meat iteas Mince Chops Chicken Portions It is necessary for mince to be broken up frequently during defrosting and this is best car...

Page 30: ...ernates between a defrost power and a standing time The name for this type of defrost is cyclic During the standing stages there is not any microwave power in the oven although the light will remain on The automatic stand times ensure a more even defrost but it is still necessary to allow for standing time before use Place foods in a suitable container Meat joints and chickens should be placed on ...

Page 31: ... and turn twice Place in a suitable dish in a single layer Turn twice Place in a suitable dish in a single layer Turn twice Defrosting Time 20 mins 25 30 mins 15 mins 3 mins 4 5 mins 5 6 mins 15 mins 12 mins 10 mins 8 mins Weight 700g 1lb 8oz 1 0 Kg 2lb 4oz 500g 1lb 2oz 100 g 4oz x1 227 g 8oz x4 350 g 12oz x2 500g 1lb 2oz 500g 1lb 2oz 500g 1lb 2oz 300g 11oz Food Beef Lamb Pork Joint Beef Lamb Pork...

Page 32: ...urn Place in a suitable dish Turn twice Place in a suitable dish Turn twice Place in a suitable dish Turn twice Defrosting Time 20 mins 15 mins 8 mins 8 mins 2 mins 8 mins 30 mins 5 mins 7 mins 9 mins 12 mins Weight 900g 1lb12 oz 700g 1lb 8oz 350g 12oz 250g 9oz 100g 4oz 2 500g 1lb2oz 8 1 5 Kg 3lb 5oz 150g 5oz 350g 12oz 500 600 g 1 lb 2 oz 1lb 5oz 450g 1lb Food Lamb Shanks x 2 Pork Ribs Pork Chops ...

Page 33: ...turn twice Place in a suitable dish Separate if necessary and turn twice Place in a suitable dish Stir twice during defrosting Place on the trivet Separate and arrange during defrosting Place on the trivet Place in a suitable dish Stir twice during defrosting Place on a plate Place on a plate Place on a plate Place on a plate Place on a plate Turn halfway Defrosting Time 7 mins 16 mins 5 mins 10 1...

Page 34: ...ed Press Start Button Delayed time will count down then the cooking program will start Set the desired Cooking Program by selecting cooking option and time required Then Press the Timer Pad Set desired standing time max 9 hrs An H will appear in the display to denote hours Press Start Button Cooking program will commence after which the standing time will count down 2 To Set a Delay Start NB 1 If ...

Page 35: ...rt Button to start cooking in this sequence Press Memory Pad The oven is automatically pre set to memory 1 To select memory 2 or 3 turn Auto Menu Selector Dial clockwise Press Start Button to begin cooking NOTE 1 Auto programs cannot be programmed into memory 2 Convection pre heat mode cannot be programmed into memory 3 Memory can only store 1 stage cooking It is not possible to store 2 or 3 stage...

Page 36: ...r cooking time Maximum time is 90 mins Press Start Button The cooking program will start and the time in the display will count down Turn Auto menu Temperature Dial to change Grill level The oven is automatically pre set to Grill 1 High Rotate left for Grill 2 Medium or for Grill 3 Low The grill symbol will also appear NOTE 1 The Grill will only operate with the oven door closed 2 There is no micr...

Page 37: ... the oven which has a catalytic self clean lining Guidelines 35 Grilling Oven accessories to use Place food on Wire Shelf The Wire Shelf will allow fat and juices to drip through into the Enamel Shelf to reduce excess splatter and smoke when grilling Most foods require turning halfway during cooking When turning food open oven door and CAREFULLY remove the shelf by holding the accessories firmly U...

Page 38: ... add to the cooking time during cooking if required Turn Time Weight Dial to increase the cooking time A maximum time of 10 minutes can be added The oven will maintain the selected preheated temperature for approximately 30 minutes If no food has been placed inside the oven or a cooking time set then it will automatically cancel the cooking program and revert to time of day CAUTIONS THE ACCESSORIE...

Page 39: ...NVECTION oven there is NO MICROWAVE POWER i e the oven is operating as a conventional oven and you can use all your standard metal baking tins and ovenware It is possible to cook on one or two levels when using convection cooking You can use the Enamel Shelf as a baking dish for roasting potatoes or vegetables and for baking fairy cakes scones and cookies It is also ideal for re heating pre cooked...

Page 40: ... roast potatoes on the upper level and roast vegetables on the lower level 4 Re heating small pastry items in large batches Sausage rolls pastry pies quiches all pre cooked Ensure that the shelves are inserted correctly and are secure before use Do not place a dish of food weighing more than 4 Kg 8 lb 14 oz on the shelf Batch Baking Fairy Cakes Cooking a complete meal Frozen pizza on upper level f...

Page 41: ...oving Bread 90 F 1 8 100 C Pavlova 200 F 110 C Meringues 225 F 140 C Rich Fruit Cake 275 F 1 150 C Lemon Meringue Meringue Roulade Cheesecake 300 F 2 160 170 C Casseroles Gingerbread Small Tarts Cookies 325 F 3 180 C Souffle Strudel Victoria Sandwich Fairy Cakes Meat Joints 350 F 4 190 C Filo Pastry Quiche Gratins Lasagne Pastry pies Chicken 375 F 5 200 C Stuffed Peppers Scones Eclairs Swiss Roll ...

Page 42: ...e grill and the convection oven work ing simultaneously to give foods that extra crispness and colour This is known as Turbo Bake and can often reduce traditional oven cooking times ALWAYS PREHEAT BEFORE USE NOTE 1 Open the door using the Pull Down Door because if the STOP CANCEL pad is pressed the program may be cancelled Then if the time was entered the oven would revert to cooking on Microwave ...

Page 43: ...laced on the enamel shelf in the lower shelf position Items of meat are placed on the enamel shelf in the upper position Pizza can be placed directly on the wire shelf in the upper shelf position Oven accessories to use Guidelines Always place food in a preheated oven Food is cooked UNCOVERED DO NOT USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS ...

Page 44: ...nge the Convection temperature turn the Auto Menu Temperature dial Press Start Button to start preheating NOTE Using the Turbo Bake Pad it is not possible to change the Grill Level Use the Convection Grill sequence on page 40 41 if using Grill 1 or 3 Set the cooking time using the Time Weight Dial up to 9 hours Press Start Button to start preheating 42 ...

Page 45: ...ry It is possible to use smooth seamed metal tins and foil containers on COMBINATION They must be placed directly on the anti spark ring on the wire shelf They must not be placed directly onto the wire shelf or arcing will occur If you experience arcing which is when you see blue sparks or hear crackling noises the metal container is unsuitable or you have insufficient food in the oven You should ...

Page 46: ...on the wire shelf when cooking on combination mode Use the anti spark ring on top of the wire shelf then place any metal container Your metal containers can then be used in combination mode without arcing DO NOT USE THE ENAMEL SHELF ON COMBINATION COOKING Containers to use DO NOT use plastic MICROWAVE containers on Combination Programs unless suitable for combination cooking Dishes must be able to...

Page 47: ...nation except when cooking pastry dishes to achieve a better result For pastry dishes preheat oven to 210 C on Convection so that the oven is hot and then select the desired Combination program Set the desired oven temperature by turning Auto Menu Temperature Dial to the right The oven starts at 150 C and then the temperature will count up in 10 C stages to 250 C then down to 100 C Press Microwave...

Page 48: ...a Glass Dish on the wire shelf in the lower shelf position Very large joints can be placed in a Glass Dish on the ceramic plate Recipes using foil or metal containers e g cakes and pastries should not to be placed directly on the wire shelf Use the anti spark ring on top of the wire shelf then place any metal container DO NOT USE THE ENAMEL SHELF FOR COMBINATION COOKING Oven accessories to use ...

Page 49: ...es suggestions for Combination programs For cooking times refer to cooking charts or a similar recipe in the book It is not possible to use HIGH or DEFROST Microwave Power in this mode CAUTION ALWAYS USE OVEN GLOVES WHEN REMOVING DISHES FROM THE OVEN ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING OR STIRRING FOODS AS THE ACCESSORIES AND SURROUNDING OVEN WILL GET VERY HOT Foods should always be cooked until browned and p...

Page 50: ...ll savoury items Do not use this program with less than 200 g 7 oz of food It is NOT necessary to preheat when using this Combination mode and food should always be cooked uncovered The Grill will glow on and off during cooking this is normal Set the desired cooking time using the Time Weight Dial up to 9 hours Press Start Button Press the Grill Power Pad Press the microwave power pad Select the d...

Page 51: ...irectly onto the wire shelf in the upper or lower shelf position The Glass Dish can be placed underneath to catch any drips When cooking fish or small items food can be placed directly in the Glass Dish on the wire shelf Oven accessories to use DO NOT USE THE ENAMEL SHELF FOR COMBINATION COOKING For advice on cooking times refer to cooking charts and recipes in this book Foods should always be coo...

Page 52: ... not necessary to preheat and food should always be cooked uncovered Press the microwave Power Pad Select the desired microwave setting using the Auto Menu Temperature Dial The options available will depend on the other cooking modes previously selected High and defrost are not available Press convection pad Set the desired cooking time using the Time Weight Dial up to 9 hours Press Start Button C...

Page 53: ...e pad Set microwave power Set the desired cooking time using the Time Weight Dial up to 9 hours Press Start button Select the desired microwave setting using the Auto Menu Temperature Dial The options available will depend on the other cooking modes previously selected High defrost not available Combination 3 Convection Grill or Turbo bake and Microwave 51 ...

Page 54: ...HE SHELVES IN THE DISHWASHER Non metallic dishes or items of food can be placed directly onto the wire shelf in the lower shelf position Food should be placed directly onto the wire shelf in the upper or lower shelf position The Glass Dish can be placed underneath to catch any drips Oven accessories to use DO NOT USE THE ENAMEL SHELF FOR COMBINATION COOKING When cooking small items or fish food sh...

Page 55: ...es 220 C 2 SIMMER Reheat large meat pies quiche fruit pies 220 C 3 SIMMER Frozen thin and crispy pizza Combination 3 Convection Grill or Turbo bake and Microwave We suggest the following options for this Combination mode For advice on cooking times refer to cooking charts and recipes in this book Foods should always be cooked until browned and piping hot CAUTION ALWAYS USE OVEN GLOVES WHEN REMOVIN...

Page 56: ...y added water or the container weight When you select an automatic program symbols will appear in the display to show the cooking mode that will be used and the accessories that are needed See below to identify the symbols Microwave Gril Convection Press the Auto Weight Program Pad Turn the Auto Menu Temperature dial to select the desired program Set the weight of food by using the Time Weight Dia...

Page 57: ...ed 1 Only cook foods within the weight ranges described see table below 2 Only use the accessories as indicated on pages 54 3 DO NOT cover food unless stated Combination auto programs use a Combination of Microwave and Grill and or Convection and covering will prevent the food browning The heat of the grill will also melt any plastic covering 4 Most foods benefit from a STANDING time after cooking...

Page 58: ...er 5 Enter the weight Press START Stir halfway through cooking To cook FRESH fish Shield the thinner portions Place in a shallow container Add 30 ml 2tbsp water Cover with pierced cling film or lid Place the container on the ceramic plate on the base of the oven Select program number 6 Enter the weight Press START Prepare potatoes and cut into even sized pieces For under 500 g place potatoes into ...

Page 59: ...t program number 9 Enter the weight Press START Turn during cooking For best results cook in a single layer NOTE Potato products vary considerably We suggest checking a few minutes before the end of cooking to assess personal browning To cook precooked FROZEN breaded fish Place frozen breaded fish on Glass dish on wire shelf in lower shelf position Select program number 10 Enter total weight of fr...

Page 60: ...ny lid or covering If in a foil container transfer to a similar sized heatproof dish and place on wire shelf in lower shelf position If using heatproof plastic based dish that food is purchased in take care and support underneath when removing Select program number 13 Enter weight Press START DO NOT COVER Stand for 1 minute before serving Ensure the food is piping hot For reheating and browning ch...

Page 61: ...plated meals Do not cover dry foods e g bread rolls mince pies sausage rolls etc The charts on pages 61 77 show you the best way to cook or reheat your favourite foods The best method depends on the type of food Remember when cooking or reheating any food that it should be stirred or turned wherever possible This ensures even cooking or reheating on the outside and in the centre When is food rehea...

Page 62: ...try is cold to the touch the filling will be piping hot and will warm the pastry through Take care not to overheat otherwise burning can occur due to the high fat and sugar content of the filling Check the temperature of the filling before consuming to avoid burning your mouth Christmas Puddings and Liquids Take great care when reheating these items See Page 66 Do not leave unattended Do not add e...

Page 63: ...0ml of milk from fridge temperature remove top and teat Heat on HIGH Power for 30 secs CHECK CAREFULLY For 100ml of milk from fridge temperature remove top and teat Heat on HIGH Power for 10 15 secs CHECK CAREFULLY Food Weight Quantity Power Level Time Instructions Guidelines Croissants Brioche 1 HIGH Micro 15 20 secs Place on Glass dish on base Do not cover 4 HIGH Micro 30 40 secs Place on Glass ...

Page 64: ...stir in one can of water Cover and place on base stirring halfway Healthy Option 415g HIGH Micro 2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl on base Cover and stir halfway Luxury Vegetable Broth 400 415g HIGH Micro 3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl on base Cover and stir halfway Creamed 300g HIGH Micro 2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl on base Cover and stir halfway CHILLED SOUPS 1 Portion 250ml HIGH Micro 2 m...

Page 65: ...e in a shallow heatproof bowl on base Cover Peas marrowfat 300g MEDIUM Micro 3 3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl on base Cover and stir halfway Sweetcorn 200g 330g MEDIUM Micro MEDIUM Micro 2 2 mins 3 mins Place in a shallow heatproof bowl on base Cover Place in a shallow heatproof bowl on base Cover Tomatoes 400g MEDIUM Micro 5 mins Place in a heatproof bowl on base Cover and stir halfway PLATED M...

Page 66: ...ner on anti spark ring on wire shelf on lower level Place in foil containers making sure the containers do not touch on anti spark ring on wire shelf on lower level Place in foil container on anti spark ring on wire shelf on lower level Place in foil container on anti spark ring on wire shelf on lower level Quiche 175g 400g 220C GRILL 2 SIMMER Micro 220C SIMMER Micro 10 mins 12 15 mins Place in fo...

Page 67: ...ro safe plate on base Pierce packet and place on Glass tray on base Pierce lid and place on base Pierce lid and place on base Pierce lid and place on base Time mins 15 mins 4 5 mins 50 secs 15 mins 16 18 mins 15 mins 10 15 secs 20 30 secs 2 mins 1 min 3 4 mins 50 60 secs Choice of Cooking Modes 250C GRILL 2 WARM Micro HIGH Micro HIGH Micro 220C WARM Micro 230C WARM Micro 220C GRILL 2 SIMMER Micro ...

Page 68: ...ce on wire shelf on the lower level Place on wire shelf on the lower level Place on wire shelf on the lower level Place on wire shelf on the lower level Place on wire shelf on the lower level Time mins 1 mins 3 mins 1 2 mins 5 mins 3 mins 11 12 mins 7 8 mins 15 mins 22 mins 7 mins 14 mins 16 18mins 10 mins 6 mins 12 mins 15 16 mins 18 mins 10 mins 18 mins Choice of Cooking Modes MEDIUM Micro MEDIU...

Page 69: ...e shelf in lower position Place on base Place on wire shelf in lower position QUORN Place on Glass dish Place on Glass dish on wire shelf in lower position Time mins 6 7 mins 6 7 mins 5 mins 20 mins 12 mins 20 mins 10 12 mins 20 22 mins 10 12 mins 18 20 mins 3 4mins 8 10 mins Choice of Cooking Modes MEDIUM Micro MEDIUM Micro 250C GRILL 1 WARM Micro 220C SIMMER Micro HIGH Micro 230C GRILL 2 LOW Mic...

Page 70: ... except lentils which do not need to be pre soaked Use 600 ml 1pt boiling water in a large bowl Cover Use 600 ml 1pt boiling water in a large bowl Cover Use 600 ml 1pt boiling water in a large bowl Cover Time mins 10 mins 9 10 mins 10 mins 4 6 mins or 50 secs per rasher 10 12 mins 8 10Mins for 30 mins then 30 mins per 500g 15 16 mins 10 mins 20 mins 10 mins then 40 mins 10 mins then 40 mins 10 min...

Page 71: ...l shelf in upper position Place in roasting dish on wire shelf in lower position Turn halfway Place in micro safe dish with stock and seasonings Cover and stir halfway Place on enamel tray in upper shelf position Turn halfway Time mins 10 mins 3 mins then 40 mins 15 mins then 40 mins 10 mins then 30 mins 12 mins then 40 mins 3 4 mins 10 12 mins 15 16 mins 20 mins then per 450g 1lb Rare 20 mins Med...

Page 72: ...e on enamel shelf in upper position Turn halfway Place on Glass tray on wire shelf in lower position Place on micro safe dish on base Cover Place chicken breast side down on an upturned saucer on Glass tray on base of oven Turn halfway Time mins 10 mins then 60 mins 1hr 1hr 30 mins 5 mins 12 mins 16 17 mins 16 17 Mins 15 mins 25 mins 12 mins 25 mins 15 20 mins 11 mins 8 mins per 450g 12 13 mins pe...

Page 73: ...helf in lower position Turn halfway Place on Glass dish Place on Glass tray Place on Glass dish on wire shelf in lower position Time mins 1 min 10 secs 50 secs 1 min 40 secs 1 min 30 secs 3 mins 3 mins 30 secs 30 secs 30 secs 1 min 30 secs 1 min 30 secs 1 min 15 mins 15 mins 10 12 mins 8 10 mins 4 5 mins 10 mins 10 12 mins Choice of Cooking Modes HIGH Micro then MEDIUM Micro HIGH Micro then MEDIUM...

Page 74: ...h care Preheat oven Prick the skin and place in roasting dish on wire shelf on lower level Preheat oven Prick the skin and place in roasting dish on wire shelf on lower level Preheat oven and place duck on enamel shelf in lower position Time mins 12 15 mins 4 5 mins 10 12 mins 15 mins 15 16 mins 12 mins 15 mins 6 8 mins 10 12 mins 6 mins 5 6 mins 10 11 mins 5 6 mins 10 12 mins 8 mins 7 8 mins 6 mi...

Page 75: ...pt boiling water Add 15 ml oil Cover Stir halfway Use 700ml 1 pt boiling water Add 15 ml oil Cover Stir halfway Place on Glass dish on base PIZZA FRESH chilled N B Remove all packaging Pizzas will have a soft base if cooked by microwave only Place directly on wire shelf in lower position Time mins 20 25 mins per 450g plus 20 mins Medium 25 mins per 450g plus 25 minutes or Well done 30 mins per 450...

Page 76: ... Place on enamel shelf in upper position Preheat oven Place on enamel shelf in upper position Preheat oven Place on enamel shelf in upper position Place on enamel shelf in upper position Time mins 4 5 mins 4 5 mins 5 6 mins 8 9 mins 10 12 mins 10 mins 8 9 mins 1 2 mins 2 3 mins 4 4 mins 10 12 mins 10 12 mins 10 12 mins 12 14 mins 15 mins 10 12 mins Choice of Cooking Modes 240 C GRILL 1 LOW Micro 2...

Page 77: ...ml 3 tbsp water and cover Add 45ml 3 tbsp water and cover Add 45ml 3 tbsp water and cover Add 45ml 3 tbsp water and cover Add 45ml 3 tbsp water and cover Time mins 8 10 mins 12 14 mins 8 9 mins 3 4 mins 20 mins 14 mins 12 15 mins 16 mins 15 mins 10 mins 13 14 min per 450g 4 5 mins 10 mins 8 mins 8 mins 15 mins 8 mins 8 mins 8 mins 10 mins 6 mins Choice of Cooking Modes HIGH Micro HIGH Micro HIGH M...

Page 78: ...w micro safe dish Place on enamel shelf in upper position Time mins 10 mins 5 mins 8 mins 8 mins 5 6 mins 10 mins 5 mins 10 12 mins 6 7 mins 7 8 mins 20 mins 12 mins 25 mins 20 mins 30 mins 25 mins 35 mins 5 6 mins 8 mins 10 12 mins 19 mins 10 mins 12 mins 15 mins Choice of Cooking Modes MEDIUM Micro MEDIUM Micro MEDIUM Micro MEDIUM Micro MEDIUM Micro MEDIUM Micro MEDIUM Micro MEDIUM Micro MEDIUM ...

Page 79: ...lass dish Place on Glass dish Add 30ml 2 tbsp water Cover Time mins 7 8 mins 8 9 mins 8 9 mins 4 mins 9 10 mins 8 mins 6 7 mins 3 4 mins 2 2 mins 30 secs 3 mins 6 mins Choice of Cooking Modes MEDIUM Micro MEDIUM Micro MEDIUM Micro HIGH Micro MEDIUM Micro MEDIUM Micro MEDIUM Micro HIGH Micro HIGH Micro HIGH Micro MEDIUM Micro Weight Quantity 200g 200g 250g 200g 250g 200g 200g 200g 80g 125g 200g Foo...

Page 80: ...ds of the original cooking time i e 30 mins on MEDIUM power for 4 servings will become 15 20 mins on MEDIUM power for 2 servings Using Recipes from Other Books The best way to convert a family favourite dish is to find a similar recipe in a cookery book to give you a guide to the correct method and timings to use Many cookbooks refer to 650W ovens however since 1990 oven output powers have been se...

Page 81: ...een chillies 3 piece of root ginger peeled and finely chopped 2 3 lemongrass sticks just the soft middle part finely chopped 1 small pack of fresh coriander stalks only keep leaves for garnish 1 tsp Chinese five spice 1tsp ground cumin 2tbsp olive oil 1 onion sliced 1 small pumpkin around 1 1 kg whole weight 1 pint 600ml vegetable stock 400g tin of low fat coconut milk 2 limes salt and pepper Thai...

Page 82: ...nded 225g 8oz minced pork 225g 8oz pigs liver chopped tsp 3ml rosemary tsp 3ml thyme tsp 3ml ground mace tsp 3ml allspice salt freshly milled black pepper 30ml 2tbsp dry white wine 15g oz butter 2 shallots finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed 1 egg beaten 1tbsp plain flour Serves 4 6 Dish bowl 600ml 1 pint earthenware terrine or Glass loaf dish Line base and sides of dish with bacon rashers stret...

Page 83: ...lo to form a rectangle Fold one of the open ends over the filling and the other one underneath Place this parcel on the second buttered square and draw up the edges and seal the parcel Repeat steps 4 7 three more times Place parcels on baking sheet brush with melted butter and place on wire shelf Cook on CONVECTION 190ºC for 20 mins or until crisp and golden 4 Soups and Starters Ingredients 50g 2o...

Page 84: ...AVE for 4 5 mins 4 Ingredients 250g 9oz ready made puff pastry 15 ml 1tbsp olive oil 225g 8oz onions peeled sliced 25g 1oz pine nuts 100g 4oz feta cheese crumbled 25g 1oz pitted black olives roughly chopped 75g 3oz sun dried tomatoes roughly chopped 15g oz capers salt and freshly ground black pepper fresh oregano sprigs to garnish Onion Feta Cheese Tartlets Serves 6 Dish 3 litre 6 pint bowl and 2 ...

Page 85: ...ook on COMBINATION GRILL 1 Warm power for 4 5mins Open the door a minute before the end of the cooking time and top with walnuts Close the door and press start to finish cooking Tip This recipe also works well with brie and cranberry sauce or goatʼs cheese and figs 4 Ingredients 16 asparagus spears 8 slices parma ham 2tsp olive oil Asparagus in Parma Ham Serves 4 Oven accessory Glass dish and wire...

Page 86: ... with oily fish such as salmon and mackerel This can be minimised when cooking if the skin and flesh is pierced several times with a cocktail stick 84 Ingredients 50g 2oz onion 2 garlic cloves 50g 2oz butter 25g 1oz plain flour 100 ml 4fl oz white wine 100 ml 4fl oz milk 150 ml pt single cream 100g 4oz Emmental cheese 450g 1lb mixed cooked seafood salt pepper to season 100g 4oz Tortilla chips 100g...

Page 87: ...and wine gradually stirring continuously until well combined and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins Stir and cook for a further 2 3 mins on HIGH MICROWAVE stirring halfway Mix in the fish mixed seafood gherkins and herbs Season and pour into the bowl Grate the potatoes and mix in the capers melted butter and grated cheese Pile onto fish sauce without pressing firmly to keep the grated form Place on...

Page 88: ...e season and sprinkle with chopped parsley Place potatoes in a dish with 3tbsp water Place on base of oven cover and cook on AUTO POTATO PROGRAM or on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 10 12 mins until soft Drain Place Swede in a dish with 3tbsp water Cover and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 15 mins Mash potato with 25g 1oz butter Mash Swede with 25g 1oz butter and mix in 2 tbsps of mashed potato Spoon alternate...

Page 89: ...s should be halved and total cooking time on MEDIUM MICROWAVE should be reduced to 6 8 mins Alternatively the Salmon may be grilled Place salmon skin side up on the Enamel shelf in the upper position and cook on GRILL 1 for 10 mins Turn halfway 4 87 Fish Ingredients 500g 1lb 2oz potatoes peeled cut into 1cm cubes 25g 1oz butter 2 large leeks thickly sliced 15ml 1tbsp plain flour 275ml pt tub fresh...

Page 90: ...y Season and serve immediately with salmon steaks or asparagus spears N B This sauce must not boil or the eggs will curdle 4 Ingredients 4 salmon fillets each 100 150g 4 6oz Marinade 15ml 1 tbsp honey 30ml 2tbsp dark soy sauce 15ml 1tbsp sherry 1 garlic clove crushed 5ml 1tsp fresh root ginger grated Soy and Honey Steamed Salmon Serves 4 Dish shallow dish Oven Accessory Glass dish Mix the marinade...

Page 91: ... charlotte 2 medium red onions 1 red pepper seeded 1 yellow pepper seeded 1 orange pepper seeded 2 garlic cloves crushed 30ml 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil 100g 4oz black olives chopped optional lemon wedges and crisp green salad to serve Mediterranean Fish Bake Serves 4 Dish large ovenproof rectangular dish Oven Accessory wire shelf in lower position Mix lemon juice pesto and seasoning together an...

Page 92: ...d when operating with microwave Ingredients 4 x 225g 8oz boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small chunks 50g 2oz plain flour 15ml 1tbsp oil 15g oz butter 1 garlic clove crushed 4 shallots chopped 150g 5oz mushrooms sliced 15ml 1tbsp Dijon mustard 200 ml 7 fl oz hot chicken or vegetable stock 200 ml 7 fl oz dry white wine 225g 8oz baby new potatoes halved 225g 8oz baby carrots halved 100g 4...

Page 93: ...bsp oil 1 medium onion chopped 1green pepper deseeded and chopped 225g 8oz carrots sliced 450g 1lb lean pork cubed 30 ml 2tbsp seasoned flour 5 ml 1tsp ground bay leaves 5 ml 1tsp dried sage salt and pepper 300 ml pt dry cider Dumplings 175g 6oz self raising flour 75g 3oz suet pinch of salt 5 ml 1tsp mustard powder 15 ml 1tbsp fresh parsley chopped 150 ml pt cold water Pork with Herby Dumplings Se...

Page 94: ...8ml 1 tsp ground cinnamon 10ml 3 4 tbsp turmeric 15 ml 1tbsp paprika 3ml tsp chilli powder flakes 800g 1lb12oz cubed boneless lamb 30ml 2tbsp oil 300g 11oz onions chopped 2 crushed garlic cloves 3ml tsp salt 150g 5oz sliced carrots 150g 5oz ready to eat dried apri cots chopped 40g 1 oz sultanas or seedless raisins 65g 2 oz toasted flaked almonds 10ml 3 4 tbsp honey 150 ml pint tomato juice 400g 14...

Page 95: ...Ginger and Soy 10ml 2tsp sesame oil 30ml 2tbsp light soy sauce 15ml 1tbsp white wine 1 garlic clove crushed 5ml 1tsp fresh root ginger grated Lemon and Honey 2 lemons juice and zest 30ml 2tbsp honey 1 garlic clove crushed Lemon and Thyme 1 lemon juice and zest 45ml 3tbsp white wine thyme 4 5 sprigs Sesame and Honey 30ml 2tbsp honey 15ml 1tbsp dark soy sauce 25g 1oz toasted sesame seeds Serves 4 Di...

Page 96: ...e flour and tomato puree Add all other ingredients and blend in hot stock Cover and cook on CONVECTION 160 C WARM MICROWAVE for 1hr 1hr 30 mins until meat is tender stirring occationally Serve with boiled rice and lemon or lime wedges and poppadoms 4 Meat and Poultry Ingredients 100g 4oz ciabatta breadcrumbs 75g 3oz gruyere cheese grated salt and pepper 4 x 150g chicken breast fillets boneless and...

Page 97: ...s Place casserole on base and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 15 mins Stir Cook for a further 10 15 mins on SIMMER MICROWAVE Stir in cream and coriander and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 3 mins or until hot Chicken Pasanda Ingredients 1 onion chopped 1 clove garlic crushed 5 ml 1tsp oil 400g 14oz can chopped tomatoes 150ml 5fl oz red wine 30 ml 2tbsp tomato puree 5 ml 1tsp mixed herbs 500g 1lb1oz minc...

Page 98: ... crisp and golden 4 Meat and Poultry Ingredients 2 large aubergines 1 garlic clove crushed 1 medium onion chopped 250g 9oz minced beef 400g 14oz tin chopped tomatoes 25g 1oz pitted black olives chopped 2tsp dried oregano 2tbsp tomato puree 100g 4oz sliced crusty bread 50g 2oz parmesan freshly grated Serves 4 Dish 1 5 litre 3 pt casserole dish with lid Oven Accessory enamel shelf in lower position ...

Page 99: ...75g 6oz self raising flour pinch salt 75g 3oz suet cold water to mix 15 ml 1tbsp cornflour Dish 1 5 litre 3 pt casserole with lid 1 2 litre 2 pt pudding basin Coat the steak in seasoned flour and add to casserole with all the filling ingredients Cover place on base of oven and cook on CONVECTION 160 C WARM MICROWAVE for 1hr 15 mins Mix flour salt and suet together Mix to a firm dough with cold wat...

Page 100: ...CTION 160 C WARM MICROWAVE for 1hr 30 mins or until the meat is tender stirring occationaly Remove from oven and immediately stir in the soured cream Meat and Poultry 4 Hungarian Goulash Serves 4 Dish 3 litre 6pt casserole with lid Coat the pieces of lamb in seasoned thyme flour and place in casserole dish Layer the onions and carrots then the potatoes on top Pour in the stock Cover place on base ...

Page 101: ...re 3pt casserole with lid large shallow rectangular or oval dish Oven Accessory no accessory then wire shelf in lower position Place aubergines in a large colander and sprinkle liberally with salt Stand for 20 mins or until bitter juices run out Rinse well under cold water and drain Place oil garlic and onion in a bowl Place on base of oven and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 2 mins Add lamb tomatoes...

Page 102: ...e shelf and cook on CONVECTION 200 C for 30 35 minsturning tray around halfway Until the pastry is crisp and golden Ingredients 600g 1lb 5oz boneless skinless chicken breasts 30ml 2tbsp lemon juice 5ml 1tsp fresh thyme salt and pepper 200g 7oz jar of red peppers drained 150g 5oz ripe brie 350g 12oz ready made puff pastry 1 egg beaten to glaze 25g 1oz freshly grated parmesan 4 6 Layered Chicken Puf...

Page 103: ... water Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley 4 Coq Au Vin Ingredients 1 medium onion finely chopped 450g 1lb chicken breast skinless and boneless 725ml 1 pts chicken stock 150g 5oz pearl barley 3ml tsp season all optional 450g 1lb carrots sliced Dumplings 175g 6oz self raising flour 75g 3oz suet pinch of salt 150ml pt water Serves 4 Dish 3 litre 6pt large casserole with lid Place onion and chicken ...

Page 104: ...mon juice 15ml 1tbsp of the soy sauce and 300 ml pt water Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins or until the sauce boils and thickens stirring frequently Turn into a serving bowl Cook the marinaded chicken on LOW MICROWAVE for 15 17mins Serve with sauce for dipping 4 6 Chicken Satay Ingredients 1 quantity of Savoury Mince see page 94 double quantity of White Pouring Sauce see...

Page 105: ...he corners of the pastry to the centre and place on a greased enamel tray Brush with beaten egg Place on wire shelf and cook on CONVECTION 220 C for 15 mins for medium rare 20 mins for medium and 25 mins for well done 4 Mini Boeuf En Croute Ingredients 900g 2 lb unsmoked gammon joint cold water to cover 300 ml pt white wine optional 1 onion peeled 4 whole cloves 10 peppercorns 45 ml 3tbsp honey 30...

Page 106: ...diced For sauce 15ml 1tbsp olive oil 1 carrot cut into matchsticks 1 spring onion thinly sliced 1 pepper deseeded and cut into strips 225g 8oz can pineapple chunks drained but reserve juice 15g oz soft brown sugar 10ml 2tsp cornflour 10ml 2tsp cider vinegar 15ml 1tbsp soy sauce 10ml 2tsp tomato ketchup Serves 4 Dish bowl 3 litre 6pt large casserole with lid Place oil carrot onion and pepper in a b...

Page 107: ...ts 500g 1lb potatoes peeled and quartered 30 ml 2tbsp oil Serves 4 Dish shallow ovenproof dish Oven Accessory No accessory then Glass tray on wire shelf in lower position Place potatoes in dish with 3tbsps water Cover place on base of oven and par boil on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 6 min Drain Place potatoes and oil on Glass tray and place on wire shelf Cook on CONVECTION 250 C GRILL 1 WARM MICROWAVE fo...

Page 108: ...pine nuts Preheat oven empty on CONVECTION 220 C Mix together the gruyere cheese Boursin and single cream Roll out pastry until it measures approx 30cm 12 square Divide into 4 equal squares Place of the vegetable mixture in the centre of the square and top with of the cheese mixture Bring the corners of the pastry to the centre pressing the edges together Seal with water and glaze with beaten egg ...

Page 109: ... cook on CONVECTION 200 C for 10 12 mins Goats Cheese Onion Tart 4 Ingredients 1 cauliflower Cut into florets 90 ml 6tbsp water 25g 1oz butter 25g 1oz plain flour 3 ml tsp French mustard 275 ml pt milk seasoning to taste Topping 75g 3oz grated cheese 15 ml 1tbsp brown breadcrumbs Serves 4 Dish bowl shallow round or oval casserole dish Oven Accessory No accessory then wire shelf in lower position P...

Page 110: ...WAVE for 3 mins Stir Cover and cook on SIMMER MICROWAVE for 12 15 mins Serve on toast or with a jacket potato Spicy Beans 4 Ingredients 1 aubergine sliced 5 ml 1tsp salt 1 courgette sliced 1 onion sliced 1 green pepper cut into chunks 1 red pepper cut into chunks 1 clove of garlic peeled and crushed 396g 14oz can of tomatoes salt and pepper to taste Serves 4 Dish 20 cm 8 casserole In a colander sp...

Page 111: ...ppers 6 Vegetables and Vegetarian Ingredients 1 large onion chopped 1 clove of garlic crushed 25g 1oz butter 225g 8oz each of diced carrots diced leeks diced courgettes 1 green pepper chopped 150 ml pt hot vegetable stock salt and pepper to taste 275 ml pt prepared tomato sauce see page 98 175g 6oz pre cooked lasagne 225g 8oz Mozzarella cheese 100g 4oz Cheddar cheese grated 25g 1oz parmesan finely...

Page 112: ...oes and sun dried tomatoes Season to taste Beat together the cottage cheese eggs cheddar cheese and yoghurt then season Pour over the vegetables Place on wire shelf and cook on CONVECTION 250 C GRILL 1 WARM MICROWAVE for 15 mins or until golden brown Roasted Vegetable Moussaka 4 6 Ingredients 15 ml 1tbsp oil 1 onion finely chopped 1 green pepper chopped 1 chilli chopped 2 carrots diced 5 ml 1tsp c...

Page 113: ...eans and cream and cook on CONVECTION 160 C WARM MICROWAVE for a further 30 mins Stir in herbs and serve with crusty bread Quorn Casserole 4 Vegetables and Vegetarian Ingredients 450g 1lb potatoes halved 450g 1lb leeks sliced thinly 150g 5oz blue cheese 225g 8oz Greek yoghurt 75 ml 5tbsp double cream 50g 2oz brown breadcrumbs salt and pepper Serves 4 Dish shallow ovenproof dish Oven Accessory no a...

Page 114: ...oon the mash over the filling and smooth over with a fork Sprinkle with remaining cheese Place dish on wire shelf and cook on CONVECTION 220 C GRILL 1 and SIMMER MICROWAVE for 10 15 mins or until golden brown and piping hot Lentil Bake 4 Vegetables and Vegetarian Ingredients 1 medium aubergine diced salt 2 cloves of garlic chopped 15 ml 1tbsp oil pinch cayenne pepper 10 ml 2tsp ground coriander 5 ...

Page 115: ... coriander pinch chilli powder 15g oz sultanas salt and pepper Serves 4 Dish 1 litre 2 pt dish Place potatoes in dish with 3tbsps water Cover place on base of oven and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 8 mins Drain Mix the remaining ingredients together Add the potatoes mix well and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 4 5 mins Spicy Potatoes 4 Ingredients 2 parsnips peeled and cut into chunky pieces 2 peppers...

Page 116: ...ly sliced 1 garlic clove crushed 100g 6oz broccoli 50g 2oz peas 50g 6oz asparagus 50g 4oz tomatoes 100g 4oz full fat soft cheese 150 ml pt single cream 2 eggs plus 1 egg yolk 40g 1 oz mature cheddar Serves 6 Dish bowl 23 cm 9 flan tin dish Oven Accessory wire shelf in lower position then no accessory then anti spark ring and wire shelf in lower position Preheat oven on CONVECTION 210 C Line the fl...

Page 117: ...h ground bay leaf 150 ml pt sour cream Serves 4 Dish 3 litre 6 pt dish Place the onion and celery in dish with the oil Place on base of oven and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 5 mins Add all other ingredients except the cream mix well and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 10 mins stirring halfway When cooked stir in the sour cream and serve Mushroom Stroganoff 4 Vegetables and Vegetarian ...

Page 118: ...bsp fresh mint torn 4tbsp fresh coriander chopped 4tbsp fresh parsley chopped Salt and pepper Serves 4 Dish large mixing bowl Put the quinoa and boiling water into the bowl Cover with pierced clingfilm and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 15 mins Stand and allow to cool Drain if necessary Add all other ingredients and season to taste Tabbouleh 4 Vegetables and Vegetarian 116 ...

Page 119: ...ables from the oven Stir in the pasta and cook on CONVECTION 230 C GRILL 2 WARM MICROWAVE for 5 mins Tear the basil leaves on top and sprinkle with parmesan to serve Spicy Tomato Pasta 4 Ingredients 100g 3 oz bulgar wheat 200ml hot vegetable stock small red onion finely chopped 1 clove garlic finely chopped 2 tbsp of each fresh mint fresh coriander fresh parsley cucumber diced skin on 4 tomatoes d...

Page 120: ...the peas lemon zest and juice and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 2 mins Stir in the cooked asparagus tips basil remaining butter and 25g 1oz Parmesan cheese Cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 3 mins Serve in warmed bowls sprinkled with a few whole basil leaves and the rest of the Parmesan cheese Lemon Asparagus Risotto 4 Ingredients 25g 1oz dried porcini 1 litre 1 pints hot chicken or vegetable stock 50g ...

Page 121: ...1 litre 1 3 4 pt boiling water 15 ml 1tbsp oil 3 ml tsp salt 25g 1oz butter 100g 4oz mushrooms peeled and sliced 198g 7oz can tuna drained Sauce 40g 1 oz butter 40g 1 oz flour 600 ml 1 pt milk salt pepper to taste 25g 1oz cheese grated 25g 1oz breadcrumbs Serves 4 large bowl jug 3 litre 6 pt casserole dish Oven Accessory no accessory then wire shelf in lower position Cook pasta in water with oil a...

Page 122: ...ed rice and mix thoroughly Cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 3 4 mins Garnish and serve Lentil Biryani 4 6 Ingredients 1 medium onion chopped 10ml 2 tsp vegetable oil 2 medium courgettes sliced thickly 1 red pepper seeded and chopped 2 medium carrots peeled and thinly sliced 1 small cauliflower cut into florets 100g 4oz dried apricots halved 2 cloves garlic crushed 425g 15oz can chick peas drained 3ml ...

Page 123: ...arella and garlic together in a bowl Fill the tins with mixture Sprinkle the parmesan and oregano over the tartlets Place tins on shelves and cook on CONVECTION 200 C for 18 20 mins or until golden brown Cheese Red Pesto Tarlets 4 Ingredients 25g 1oz butter 25g 1oz flour 150ml pt milk 3 eggs separated salt pepper 75g 3oz cheese grated Serves 4 Dish 15 cm 6 soufflé dish Oven Accessory no accessory ...

Page 124: ...or 20 25 mins or until just set and browned Quiche Lorraine 4 Ingredients 200g 7oz quick cooking macaroni 40g 1 oz butter 1 small onion finely chopped 100g 4oz bacon chopped 40g 1 oz flour 575ml 1pt milk 5 ml 1tsp French mustard 150g 5oz cheddar cheese grated salt pepper 25g ml 1oz fresh brown breadcrumbs Serves 4 Dish large dish and jug Oven Accessory no accessory then wire shelf in lower positio...

Page 125: ...s and olives Beat egg and milk together Add enough of the egg and milk to form a soft dough On a floured surface roll out dough to approx 2 cm thick Cut out rounds using a 5 cm pastry cutter and brush with beaten egg Place the scones on the baking sheets Place on shelves and cook on CONVECTION 200 C for 15 20 mins or until cooked and golden brown Cheese Onion Olive Scones Ingredients 4 slices brea...

Page 126: ...shire Puddings 4 6 Ingredients 1kg 2lb 2oz baking potatoes peeled and halved 1 onion finely chopped 225g 8oz smoked back bacon cut into strips 225g 8oz brie 142ml pt single cream Serves 4 6 Dish shallow dish bowl oval heatproof dish buttered Oven Accessory no accessory then wire shelf on lower level Place potatoes in a dish with 3 tbsp water Cover place on base and par boil on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for...

Page 127: ...the sauce when cooking The wood may dry out and burn NEVER LEAVE metal spoons in the sauce Ingredients 25g 1oz butter 25g 1oz flour 575 ml 1pt milk Dish 1 litre 2 pt jug Place butter in jug on base of oven and melt on HIGH MICROWAVE for 30 40 secs Stir in the flour to make a roux Add the milk gradually stirring continuously until well combined Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins Stir and cook for a ...

Page 128: ...for 10 secs Whisk again and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 secs Repeat 10 sec stages until sauce is thick and creamy Season and serve immediately with salmon steaks or asparagus spears N B This sauce must not boil or the eggs will curdle Hollandaise Sauce Ingredients 1 medium onion finely chopped 1 celery stick finely chopped 1 carrot finely chopped 25g 1oz butter 2 cloves garlic crushed 2 x 396g 1...

Page 129: ...anilla Place jug on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins Stir Continue to cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 30 secs at a time keep stirring well until the sauce coats the back of a spoon Custard Sauce Sauces Preserves Ingredients 150g 5oz soft muscovado sugar 75ml 3fl oz double cream 75g 3oz butter Dish 1 litre 2 pt jug Put all ingredients in a jug Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MIC...

Page 130: ...our finger pushes across the top Ingredients 450g 1lb soft fruit washed 450g 1lb jam sugar 30 ml 2tbsp lemon juice 5 ml 1tsp butter Makes approx 1 lbs jam Dish large bowl Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins stirring frequently Continue to cook on HIGH MICROWAVE in one minute intervals until sugar has dissolved Wash down any sug...

Page 131: ...r 100g 4oz sultanas 275ml pint red wine 125ml 4fl oz red wine vinegar Dish large bowl Makes 1 lb Put oil in bowl with onions cover with a lid or pierced cling film Place on base of oven and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 30 35 mins stirring halfway Add all other ingredients and mix well Cover and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 30 35 mins Cool slightly then pour into a clean sterilized jar Allow to coo...

Page 132: ...ts 50g 2oz butter 150 ml pt water 65g 2 oz plain flour sifted 2 eggs lightly beaten Dish Large Jug Place butter and water in a large jug Place on base and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 3 mins or until boiling Immediately tip in all the flour and beat well until mixture is smooth Cool slightly Beat in eggs one at a time beating vigorously until mixture is smooth and glossy Choux Pastry Ingredients 2...

Page 133: ...ts in top of pastry and glaze top with egg Place on anti spark ring on wire shelf and cook on CONVECTION 220 C SIMMER MICROWAVE for 20 mins or until cooked Turn pie half way thorough cooking Mince Beef and Onion Pie 4 Ingredients 25g 1oz butter 200g 7oz leeks sliced 50g 2oz plain flour 450 ml 3 4 pt milk 150g 5oz stilton 400g 14oz cooked chicken cubed 250g 9oz shortcrust pastry chilled See page 19...

Page 134: ...z puff pastry 1 small onion sliced small apple peeled cored and sliced salt pepper to taste 75g 3oz cheese grated or crumbled e g Stilton Roule etc 1 egg beaten Serves 4 6 Dish shallow dish Glass tray greased Accessory no accessory then wire shelf in lower position Place potato in a shallow dish with 3tbsp water Cover place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins Drain Roll out the p...

Page 135: ...e 130 150 ml pt whipping cream 10 ml 2tsp cocoa powder 15 ml 1tbsp hot water 100g 4oz icing sugar sieved Makes 12 Dish baking sheet x2 greased and slightly damp Oven Accessory enamel shelf in lower position wire shelf in upper position Preheat the oven empty on CONVECTION 200 C Place the choux pastry into a forcing bag fitted with a plain 2 cm 3 4 nozzle Pipe 6 fingers 9 cm 3 long on each baking s...

Page 136: ...ok on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins or until smooth glossy and thickened Add sugar Cool slightly Add egg yolks Mix well Pour into pastry case Preheat oven on CONVECTION 150 C Whisk egg whites stiffly Add sugar gradually whisking after each addition Pile meringue onto lemon filling Place flan on shelf and cook on CONVECTION 150 C for 35 40 mins or until lightly browned Turn pie around half way Lemon Me...

Page 137: ... Take three sheets of filo pastry and brush with melted butter Place each one with the shortest edge towards you Overlap the 2nd sheet onto the 1st sheet by 5 6 cms along the long edge and repeat with the 3rd sheet overlapping the second Place three more sheets of filo on top in the same way as in step 4 Spread the apple filling along the front edge of the filo pastry just 2 5cms from the edge and...

Page 138: ...e sieved flour and salt and stir in sugar and suet Make a well in the centre and add beaten egg and milk Mix to a soft dropping consistency Put the jam or syrup in the base of the greased pudding basin and pour pudding mixture over Place on base of oven and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 7 mins Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding 4 Ingredients 100g 4oz self raising flour pinch of salt 75g 3oz shredded suet ...

Page 139: ...p brown sugar small can of pineapple slices drained 4 glace cherries halved 100g 4oz margarine 100g 4oz caster sugar 2 eggs 100g 4oz self raising flour 30 ml 2tbsp milk Serves 4 Dish 20 cm 8 round dish lightly greased Oven Accessory wire shelf in lower position Sprinkle brown sugar on base of dish arrange pineapple slices and cherry halves on top of sugar in the base Cream together the margarine a...

Page 140: ...ts 175g 6oz fresh or ready to eat dates stoned and finely chopped 50g 2oz butter 175g 6oz caster sugar 2 eggs lightly beaten 175g 6oz self raising flour 5ml 1tsp bicarbonate of soda 3ml tsp grated nutmeg 3ml tsp ground ginger Sauce 150g 5oz muscovado sugar 75ml 3fl oz double cream 75g 3oz butter Dish 20cm 8 pudding basin greased and lined jug Pour 300ml 1 2 pt boiling water over the chopped dates ...

Page 141: ...illa extract 40g 1 flaked almonds Filling 300ml pt double cream softly whipped 250g 9oz strawberries sliced Dish Swiss roll tin 23 x 33cm 13 x 9 greased and lined with baking parchment Oven Accessory wire shelf in lower position Preheat the oven on CONVECTION 150 C Whisk the egg whites until stiff but not dry Slowly whisk in the sugar until the mixture is thick and glossy Blend the cornflour vineg...

Page 142: ... golden brown and set Serve warm with custard Bread Butter Pudding 4 Ingredients 4 medium sized cooking apples 50g 2oz marzipan 200g 7oz can apricot halves Serves 2 Dish 20cm 8 shallow dish Roll out marzipan and cut into 4 circles with an 8 cm 3 cutter Core the apples and cut in half horizontally Cover the bottom half of each of the apples with a circle of marzipan and 3 apricot halves Place the o...

Page 143: ...50g 2oz golden caster sugar Serves 4 Dish large shallow ovenproof dish Place the plums cherries and blueberries in dish Place on base of oven and cook on LOW MICROWAVE for 10 mins Stir in the strawberries and cook on LOW MICROWAVE for a further 5 mins Stir the raspberries and sugar into the hot fruit and allow to cool before serving Red fruit Compote 4 Ingredients 100g 4oz butter 225g 8oz digestiv...

Page 144: ...just firm NOTE One of the advantages of using your MICROWAVE to make this traditional pudding is that it can be made the week before Christmas and stored in a cool dry place Do not attempt to make the pudding earlier than this since the flavour will not improve with keeping unlike a traditionally steamed pudding Christmas Pudding 6 8 Ingredients 225ml sweet cider 50g 2oz caster sugar Rind and juic...

Page 145: ...est Stir in the almonds Mix in the sherry and then add the peel cherries raisins currants nuts lemon zest spice and vanilla Stir in the baking powder Spoon mixture into the tin and spread evenly removing all air pockets Make a small dip in the centre Place tin on shelf and cook on CONVECTION 140 C for 2 2 hrs until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean Leave cake to cool in tin When comp...

Page 146: ...maining ingredients and beat well until smooth Spread the topping over the top of the cake Chocolate Cake Ingredients 225g 8oz plain flour pinch salt 10 ml 2tsp ground ginger 10 ml 2tsp baking powder 3 ml tsp bicarbonate of soda 100g 4oz soft brown sugar 75g 3oz butter or margarine 75g 3oz treacle 75g 3oz golden syrup 150 ml pt milk 1 egg beaten Dish bowl 18 cm 7 square tin lined with 2 strips of ...

Page 147: ...ity Cream Cheese Cake Ingredients 150 ml pt sunflower oil 250g 9oz wholemeal self raising flour 10 ml 2tsp baking powder 10 ml 2tsp cinnamon 5 ml 1tsp nutmeg 150g 5oz light muscovado sugar 50g 2oz walnuts coarsely chopped 125g 4oz carrots grated 2 ripe bananas mashed 2 eggs beaten Cream Cheese Topping 250g 8oz cream cheese 10ml 2tsp honey 5ml 1tsp lemon juice chopped walnuts to decorate Dish 18 cm...

Page 148: ... C WARM MICROWAVE for 20 minutes or until cooked Banana Cake Ingredients 100g 4oz currants 100g 4oz sultanas 100g 4oz raisins 50g 2oz whole almonds blanched and chopped reserve 6 whole for decoration 225g 8oz butter or margarine 225g 8oz soft brown sugar grated rind of one lemon 4 eggs 275g 10oz plain flour 100g 4oz chopped mixed peel Dish 20 cm 8 round tin greased and lined Oven Accessory anti sp...

Page 149: ...nts together until smooth Sandwich cake together with half the icing and spread the remainder over the top Decorate with whole walnuts Coffee and Walnut Cake Ingredients 700g 1lb 8oz rhubarb 3tbsp ginger jam 3 oranges segmented Topping 300g plain flour 150g Softened butter 150g Demerara sugar Ground ginger to taste Dish Large shallow oven proof dish Oven Accessory Wire shelf on lower level Ingredi...

Page 150: ...or until cooked Brush with maple syrup and allow to cool in the tin Pecan Sour Cream Cake Ingredients 3 large eggs beaten 125g 4 oz caster sugar 100g 4oz plain flour 25g 1oz cocoa powder Filling 200g 8oz fresh raspberries 250ml pt double cream icing sugar to dredge Dish enamel shelf greased and lined with baking parchment Oven Accessory wire shelf in lower position Preheat oven on CONVECTION 200 C...

Page 151: ...utter Caramel 200g butter 397g unsweetened condensed milk 60ml 4tbsp golden syrup Topping 400g dark chocolate in chunks 30ml 2tbsp vegetable oil Dish 18 cm 7 round cake tin greased and lined Oven Accessory anti spark ring wire shelf in lower position Preheat oven on CONVECTION 170 C Place flour and sugar in a bowl and rub in butter Press dough into tin Prick shortbread with a fork and cook on CONV...

Page 152: ...l apart on greased baking trays flatten slightly with a fork Place in oven and cook on CONVECTION 170 C for 10 15 mins or until golden Remove from baking sheets and allow to cool on a wire rack American Cookies Ingredients 225g 8oz self raising flour pinch salt 5 ml 1tsp baking powder 50g 2oz butter 25g 1oz caster sugar 50g 2oz sultanas 75 ml 5tbsp milk beaten egg to glaze Makes 10 Dish baking tra...

Page 153: ...pared cake tin Place on anti spark ring on wire shelf and cook on CONVECTION 180 C SIMMER MICROWAVE for 20 mins The middle should feel soft when cooked Allow to cool in the tin Remove the brownies from the tin and cut into squares Chocolate Brownies Ingredients 175g 6oz butter 175g 6oz caster sugar 3 eggs beaten 175g 6oz self raising flour 5ml 1tsp vanilla essence Makes 24 Dish 2 x 12 hole bun tin...

Page 154: ...ecs Cool slightly then mix in the buttermilk and egg Preheat oven on CONVECTION 200 C Lightly stir the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture Fold in the fruit Divide mixture equally between 12 muffin cases Crumble small amounts of streusel topping over each muffin Place a muffin tin on each shelf and cook on CONVECTION 200 C for 20 25 mins or until browned and well risen Streusel Topped Fruit ...

Page 155: ...nead for 10 mins Divide into two and place in the loaf tins Cover and prove until the dough has doubled in size in a warm place or on CONVECTION 40 C Preheat the oven on CONVECTION 220 C Place the two loaf tins side by side on the wire shelf Cook on CONVECTION 220 C for 12 mins Standard Whole Bread 2 12 For rolls refer to previous page for ingredients and method of making dough Makes 12 rolls Dish...

Page 156: ... warm place or on CONVECTION 40 C Dimple the surface of the dough Add one of the above toppings and drizzle with olive oil Preheat oven on CONVECTION 220 C Place shelf in oven and cook on CONVECTION 220 C for 10 15 mins Focaccia Ingredients 250g 9oz strong bread flour 5ml 1tsp sachet dried yeast 5ml 1tsp salt 25g 1oz sun dried tomatoes roughly chopped 45ml 3tbsp olive oil 75ml 3fl oz passata 75ml ...

Page 157: ...ave a soft dough Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10 mins Roll out to a 25cm 10 circle Cover and prove until the dough has doubled in size in a warm place or on CONVECTION 40 C Place the onion and garlic in a bowl on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins Add the tomatoes olives capers and olive oil Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins Preheat oven on CONVECTION 230 C Spread t...

Page 158: ... 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 isnʼt an airtight seal to the air therefore steam can escape There are no microwaves in the air or steam The oven vents should never be blocked during cooking Q My oven has an odour and generates smoke when using the CONVECTION COMBINATION and ...

Page 159: ...ecycling please take these products to designated collection points where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis Alternatively in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and ...

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