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Sauces & Preserves

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Butterscotch Sauce

Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug

150g (5oz) soft muscovado sugar

75ml (3fl.oz) double cream

75g (3oz) butter

Put all ingredients in a jug. Place on base of oven and cook on

HIGH MICROWAVE

for 1

min. Stir and continue cooking on

HIGH MICROWAVE

for 2-3 mins or until smooth and

hot.

Cooking method

Ingredients

Summary of Contents for NN-CS596S

Page 1: ... Convection Combi Steam Oven Operating Instructions and Cookbook NN CS596S ...

Page 2: ...tion 3 Unpacking your oven 3 Placement of your Oven 3 Before using your Oven 4 Care and Cleaning 5 Maintenance of your Oven 6 Parts of your Oven 7 8 Important Information 9 11 Microwaving Principles 12 13 General Guidelines 14 16 Containers to use 17 19 Control Panel 20 Operating Instructions 21 59 Demonstration Mode 21 Child Lock 21 Setting the Clock 22 Microwaving defrosting 22 29 Steam and Micr...

Page 3: ...ns lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or ...

Page 4: ...r 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 receipt is your guarantee please keep safely 3 Cord If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or it s service agent or ...

Page 5: ...derstands the hazards of improper use including escaping steam To prevent burns ensure that children do not touch either the hot inner surfaces or the hot outer casing after operation of the oven 7 This appliance is not attended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or i...

Page 6: ... Mild detergent may be used if they get very dirty The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended 3 The back of the oven has a self clean catalytic lining It is therefore not necessary to clean this area 4 After using CONVECTION GRILL or COMBINATION cooking the walls of the oven should be cleaned with a soft cloth squeezed in soapy water Particular care should be taken to keep the wind...

Page 7: ...ked or broken as leaking water could result in electrical failure and danger of electric shock If the water tank becomes damaged please contact your dealer 4 Oven Light The oven lamp must be replaced by a service technician trained by the dealer DO NOT attempt to remove the outer casing from the oven 5 Selected Spares and Accessories These may be ordered direct on line at www panasonic co uk or by...

Page 8: ...r placing in cold water as this could crack or shatter the dish Plastic Trivet 1 The plastic trivet is placed inside the Pyrex dish to cook on STEAM mode Food can be placed directly on the plastic trivet 2 The plastic trivet can be used for defrosting bread 3 Do not use the plastic trivet for GRILL CONVECTION or COMBINATION modes Anti Spark Ring 1 Place the anti spark ring on top of the wire shelf...

Page 9: ...turn on and stay on whenever the door is opened Grill Elements Bottom microwave feeding Shelf positions Enamel shelf Use on CONVECTION GRILL or TURBO BAKE Convection Grill mode only Do not use in MICROWAVE only or COMBINATION cooking modes Pyrex Dish Plastic Trivet for Pyrex Dish Used for steam cooking only Anti spark ring Wire Shelf Use on CONVECTION GRILL or TURBO BAKE Convection Grill and COMBI...

Page 10: ...iled 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 cooking times and check the food frequently NEVER OPERATE THE OVEN WITHOUT FOOD INSIDE ON MICROWAVE OR COMBINATION MODE INVOLVING MICROWAVE 2 Food...

Page 11: ...ermometer to check the degree of cooking of roasts and poultry only when meat has been removed from the microwave If undercooked return to the oven and cook for a few more minutes at the recommended power level Do not leave a conventional meat thermometer in the oven when microwaving 10 Paper Plastic When heating food in plastic or paper containers keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of...

Page 12: ... Use warm soapy water squeeze the cloth out well and use to remove any grease or food from the interior Pay particular attention to the door seal area The oven should be unplugged when cleaning The catalytic lining at the back does not need to be cleaned 14 Grilling The oven will only operate on the GRILL function with the door closed 15 Fan Motor Operation After using the microwave oven the fan m...

Page 13: ...door screen TRANSMISSION Then they pass through the cooking containers to be absorbed by the water molecules in the food all foods contain water to a more or lesser extent HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD Microwave Water Molecule Absorption Vibration The microwaves cause the water molecules to vibrate which causes FRICTION i e HEAT This heat then cooks the food Microwaves are also attracted to fat and sug...

Page 14: ...Double Crust Pastry Pies Because these foods rely on dry external heat to cook correctly do not attempt to cook by microwave Foods that require deep fat frying cannot be cooked either STANDING TIME When a microwave oven is switched off the food will continue to cook by conduction NOT BY MICROWAVE ENERGY Hence STANDING TIME is very important in microwaving particularly for dense foods i e meat cake...

Page 15: ...d in 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 ...

Page 16: ...NOT ATTEMPT TO BOIL EGGS IN THEIR SHELLS MOISTURE CONTENT Many fresh foods e g vegetables and fruit vary in their moisture content throughout the season Jacket potatoes are a particular example of this For this reason cooking times may have to be adjusted throughout the year Dry ingredients e g rice pasta can dry out further during storage and cooking times may differ from ingredients freshly purc...

Page 17: ...ng time even if an AUTO PROGRAM has been used just as you 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 cleaning any...

Page 18: ...ner is a very important factor in deciding the success or failure of your cooking Testing Dishes for Suitability For Microwave Cooking Only When unsure that a cooking container is suitable for use in your microwave check by the following test OVEN GLASS Everyday glass that is heat resistant e g Pyrex is ideal for Microwave Convection Grill or Combination cooking Do not use delicate glass or lead c...

Page 19: ...lm can only be used for covering food that is reheated by Microwave or Steam It is also useful for covering food to be cooked but care should be taken to avoid the film being in direct contact with the food DO NOT USE ON ANY OTHER COOKING MODE ROASTING BAGS Roasting bags are useful when slit up one side to tent a joint for roasting by power and time Do not use the metal twists supplied when using ...

Page 20: ...vering blind pastry cases and for covering bacon to prevent splattering ONLY USE FOR SHORT COOKING TIMES NEVER RE USE A PIECE OF KITCHEN TOWEL ALWAYS USE A FRESH PIECE OF PAPER FOR EACH DISH Avoid kitchen paper containing manmade fibres If you are using branded re cycled kitchen towel check first that it is recommended for microwave use Do not use waxed or plastic coated cups or plates as the fini...

Page 21: ...arily stops the cooking program Another press cancels all your instructions and the time of day will appear in the display 11 Start Pad Press to start operating the oven If during cooking the door is opened or Stop Cancel Pad is pressed once Start Pad has to be pressed again to continue cooking 12 Water tank for steam function 1 2 3 4 Beep Sound A beep sounds when a pad is pressed If this beep doe...

Page 22: ...l be displayed in the window and count 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 an...

Page 23: ... and electricity is supplied 3 THIS IS A 12 HOUR CLOCK CAUTION The oven will automatically work on HIGH microwave power if a cooking time is entered without the power level previously being selected N B 1 Maximum time that can be set on HIGH power is 30 minutes 2 On all Power Levels except HIGH power the maximum time that can be set is 90 minutes 3 You can add to the cooking time during cooking if...

Page 24: ... foods according to the weight Select the category and set the weight of the food The weight can be programmed in pounds and ounces or grams The weight starts from the minimum weight for each category The default weight setting is grams To select pounds and ounces press Auto Weight Program Press again to revert back to grams Set the weight of the food by using the Time Weight Dial Press Start Pad ...

Page 25: ... in a single layer It is not necessary to cover the foods The plastic trivet can be used for defrosting bread 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 I...

Page 26: ...they are particularly fatty pieces This is to prevent over defrosting on the outside edges Smooth foil secured with cocktail sticks should be used DO NOT ALLOW THE FOIL TO TOUCH THE WALLS OF THE OVEN Back fat of joints legs wings and breast bones need shielding see photograph on next page Standing time of at least 1 hour should be allowed rolled joints may require longer before cooking to ensure t...

Page 27: ... 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 an upturned saucer or on a plastic rack if you have one Turn dense foods and meat 2 3 times during defrosting Separate chops and small items e g brea...

Page 28: ...reak up 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 15 mins 20 mins 10 mins 3 mins 4 5 mins 5 6 mins 12 mins 12 mins 10 mins 3 4 mins Weight 700g 1lb 8oz 1 0 Kg 2lb 4oz 500g 1lb 2oz 100 g x1 227 g x4 350 g x2 500g 1lb 2oz 500g 1lb 2oz 500g 1lb 2oz 300g 11oz Food Beef Lamb Pork Joint Beef Lamb Pork Joint ...

Page 29: ...n Place in a suitable dish Turn twice Place in a suitable dish Turn twice Place in a suitable dish Turn twice Defrosting Time 15 mins 10 mins 5 6 mins 5 6 mins 1 1 2 mins 5 6mins 30 mins 3 mins 6 mins 8 mins 9 mins Weight 800g 1lb12 oz 700g 1lb 8oz 350g 12oz 250g 9oz 100g 2 500g 8 1 5 Kg 3lb 5oz 150g 5oz 350g 12oz 500g 1lb 2oz 500 600 g 1 lb 2 oz 1lb 5oz 450g 1lb Food Lamb Shanks x 4 Pork Ribs Por...

Page 30: ...Separate if necessary and 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 ...

Page 31: ... and position back in the oven Ensure the lid is closed tightly and securely positioned otherwise leakage may occur Please refer to page 60 for cleaning programs It is recommended to clean the water tank in warm water once a week Or you may use your own Pyrex dishes or bowls directly on the ceramic plate covered with pierced cling film or a loose fitting lid N B It is not possible to use steam wit...

Page 32: ...nk and positioning back in the oven press Start Pad The oven will not continue cooking until the water tank has been re filled and Start Pad pressed 3 It is possible to refill water tank at any time during cooking without having to press stop first 4 For 2 or 3 stage cooking before pressing Start Pad repeat setting the desired power levels and cooking time 5 Stand time can be programmed after the ...

Page 33: ...red Press Start Pad 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 99 mins An H will appear in the display to denote hours Press Start Pad Cooking program will commence after which the standing time will count down 2 To Set a Delay Start NB 1 ...

Page 34: ...ttest GRILLING TIMES Press Grill Pad Turn Time Weight Dial to enter cooking time Maximum time is 90 mins Press Start 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 2 medium Rotate right for Grill 1 High or rotate left for Grill 3 Low The grill symbol will also appear NOTE 1 ...

Page 35: ...sition or you can use the enamel shelf in the top shelf position OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE 1 There is no microwave power on the GRILL only program 2 Use the accessories provided as explained above 3 The Grill will only operate with the oven door closed 4 Most meat items e g bacon sausages chops can be cooked on the hottest setting GRILL 1 This setting is also suitable for toasting bread muffins and ...

Page 36: ...play window When the oven is preheated the oven will beep and the P will flash Then open the door and place the food inside There is no preheat at 40 C Enter cooking time using Time Weight Dial Maximum cooking time is 9 hours 99 minutes Press Start Pad Note Check that only the convec tion symbol is still in the display If the microwave a symbol is displayed this is incorrect and the program should...

Page 37: ... CONVECTION oven there is NO MICROWAVE POWER i e the oven is operating as a conventional oven and you can use all your standard metal baking tins and ovenware It is possible to cook on one or two levels when using convection cooking 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 coo...

Page 38: ...oking 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 ALWAYS USE OVEN GLOVES WHEN REMOVING THE FOOD AND ACCESSORIES AFTER COOKI...

Page 39: ...MP F GAS MARK 40 C Proving Bread 90 F 1 8 100 C Pavlova 200 F 1 4 110 C Meringues 225 F 1 4 140 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 Peppe...

Page 40: ...t P will appear in the display window When the oven is preheated the oven will beep and the P will flash Then open the door and place the food inside NOTE 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 only Enter cooking time using Time Weight Dial Maximum time ...

Page 41: ... 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 GUIDELINES Always place food in a preheated oven Food is cooked UNCOVERED DO NOT USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE ...

Page 42: ...eheat on COMBINATION programs EXCEPT when cooking pastry It is possible to use smooth seamed metal tins and foil containers on COMBINATION but 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 unsuit...

Page 43: ...ion Do not place metal containers directly 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 The anti spark ring should not be used in CONVECTION or COMBINATION modes above 250 C DO NOT USE THE ENAMEL SHELF ON COMBINATION COOKING CONTAINERS TO U...

Page 44: ...sult 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 The oven starts at 150 C and then the temperature will count up in 10 C stages to 300 C then to 100 C 110 C etc Press Microwave Power Pad Set the desired microwave power level HIGH and DEFROST power...

Page 45: ...ower shelf position Very large joints can be placed in a Pyrex 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 OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE DO NOT USE THE ENAMEL SHELF FOR COMBINATION COOKING Combination 1 Convection and Microwave ...

Page 46: ...r 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 GUIDELINES 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 piping ...

Page 47: ...ring cooking this is normal Grill 1 HIGH Grill 2 MEDIUM Grill 3 LOW Select the desired grill setting using the Auto Menu Temperature Dial Press the microwave power pad Select the desired microwave setting using the Auto Menu Temperature Dial Options available depend on Grill Power selected Set the desired cooking time using the Time Weight Dial up to 9 hours Press Start Pad The oven will automatic...

Page 48: ... the wire shelf in the upper or lower shelf position The Pyrex Dish can be placed underneath to catch any drips When cooking fish or small items food can be placed directly in the Pyrex Dish on the wire shelf OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE DO NOT USE THE ENAMEL SHELF FOR COMBINATION COOKING GUIDELINES For advice on cooking times refer to cooking charts and recipes in this book Foods should always be cook...

Page 49: ...d then the temperature will count up in 10 C stages to 250 C then to 100 C 110 C etc Press Grill Power Pad Set the desired Grill Level Grill power is preset to Grill 2 Medium 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 Press convection pad Set the desired coo...

Page 50: ...hich has a catalytic self clean lining DO NOT PUT THE 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 Pyrex Dish can be placed underneath to catch any drips OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE DO NOT USE THE ENAMEL SHELF FOR COMBINATI...

Page 51: ...LL GET VERY HOT Combination 3 Convection and Grill Turbo Bake and Microwave 50 Turbo Bake Oven temp Grill Microwave Power Use 250 C 1 SIMMER Jacket potatoes 250 C 1 WARM Bread rolls ciabatta 240 C 1 LOW Thin and crispy pizza 230 C 1 WARM Fresh breaded fish fillets 230 C 2 SIMMER Frozen scampi reheat meat pies and pasties larger lasagne 230 C 3 SIMMER Frozen breaded fish fillets 220 C 1 SIMMER Lasa...

Page 52: ...ed grill setting using the Auto Menu Temperature dial Select the desired microwave setting using the Auto Menu Temperature dial Steam Combination Convection and Steam Press Convection Pad Set the desired temperature Press Steam Pad Set the desired cooking time using the Time Weight Dial up to 15 mins Press Start Pad Set the desired Microwave power level ...

Page 53: ...Time Weight Dial up to 15 mins Press Start Pad If desired to change Grill power rotate clockwise for HIGH and anti clockwise for LOW Set the desired Grill level Grill power is preset to Grill Level 2 MEDIUM Set the desired temperature Press Convection Pad Set the desired Microwave Power Level Steam Combination 52 ...

Page 54: ...eheat most of your favourite foods by setting the weight only The oven determines the Microwave power level and or Combination setting then the cooking time automatically Select the category of food and then just enter the weight The weight can be entered in grams or pounds and ounces Only enter the weight of the food Do not include the weight of any added water or the container weight When you se...

Page 55: ...od is thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving 6 ALWAYS weigh the chicken for the whole chicken Auto program DO NOT rely on the packet weight 7 If during operation the water tank becomes empty the oven will stop operation The prompt in the display will ask you to refill the water tank After re filling the water tank and positioning back in the oven press Start Pad Minimum Maximum Weights to...

Page 56: ... 5 Enter the weight Press start Check the water tank level during cooking and re fill as necessary To cook FROZEN oven chips and potato products e g Hash Browns Croquettes etc that are suitable for GRILLING Spread potato products out on pyrex dish and place pyrex dish on wire shelf in lower position Select program number 6 Enter the weight Press START Turn during cooking For best results cook in a...

Page 57: ...r on the ceramic plate on the base of the oven Select program number 9 Enter the weight Press START Check water tank level during cooking and re fill as necessary Check water tank level Shield the thinner portions Place fish directly on plastic trivet Place plastic trivet on pyrex dish on ceramic plate on base of oven Select program number 10 Enter the weight Press START Check water tank level dur...

Page 58: ... lower shelf position Select program number 14 Enter weight Press START Check water tank level during cooking and re fill as necessary Check water tank level To cook fresh boneless chicken pieces Place chicken directly on plastic trivet Place plastic trivet on pyrex dish on ceramic plate on base of oven Select program number 15 Enter the weight Press START Check water tank level during cooking and...

Page 59: ...ray on wire shelf in lower shelf position Select program number 18 Enter the weight of the joint and press START For reheating and browning chilled purchased pizza Remove all packaging and place on wire shelf in upper shelf position Select program number 18 Enter weight Press START C M Microwave cooking only Combination e g Convection Micro power or Grill Micro Power S Steam Cooking C Convection o...

Page 60: ...es Water tank is empty during this operation Make a solution of 2 g citric acid and 20 g water Citric acid can be purchased from a chemist Apply this solution on the evaporating channel on the back of the oven Press the Auto Program Turn the Auto Menu dial to select program number 21 Press Start Pad The program cleans the evaporating channel After stage 1 the oven stops and the word prompt tells y...

Page 61: ...e of the food then cooking or reheating presents no safety risks Foods that cannot be stirred should be cut with a knife to test that they are adequately heated throughout Even if a manufacturer s instructions or the times in the cookbook have been followed it is still important to check the food is heated thoroughly If in doubt always return to the oven for further reheating If you cannot find th...

Page 62: ...TION Do not leave unattended Do not add extra alcohol BABIES BOTTLES CAUTION Milk or formula MUST be shaken thoroughly before heating and again at the end and tested carefully before feeding a baby See page 62 for details WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE TO STERILISE BABIES BOTTLES If you have a special microwave steriliser we urge extreme caution due to the low quantity of water in...

Page 63: ... hot For 250ml 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 pyrex dish on base Do not cover 4 HIGH Micro 30 40 secs Plac...

Page 64: ...nd 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 ...

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

Page 66: ...tainer 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...

Page 67: ...micro safe plate on base Pierce packet and place on Pyrex 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 Mic...

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

Page 69: ... on wire shelf in lower position QUORN Place on Pyrex dish Place on Pyrex dish on wire shelf in lower posi tion Place on Pyrex dish on wire shelf in lower posi tion Time mins 4 5 mins 6 7 mins 10 mins 20 mins 12 mins 20 mins 10 12 mins 20 22 mins 10 12 mins 18 20 mins 3 4mins 12 mins 8 10 mins Choice of Cooking Modes STEAM MEDIUM STEAM MEDIUM 250C GRILL 1 WARM Micro 220C SIMMER Micro HIGH Micro 23...

Page 70: ...plit yellow peas 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 10 mins 5 mins 4 6 mins or 45 secs per rasher 10 mins 5 Mins for 30 mins then 30 mins per 500g 12 15 mins 10 mins 15 mins 10 mins then 25 mins 10 mins then 40 min...

Page 71: ... upper position Place on enamel 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 15 20 mins 15 mins then 40 mins 10 mins then 30 mins 12 mins then 40 mins 3 4 mins 10 12 mins 12 15 mins 20 mins t...

Page 72: ...at oven Place on enamel shelf in upper position Place on Pyrex 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 Pyrex tray on base Turn halfway Time mins 10 then 60 1hr 1hr 30 mins 5 mins 12 mins 15 mins 15 Mins 15 mins 25 mins 10 mins 25 mins 15 20 mins 15 17 mins 8 mins per 450g 12 13 mins per 450g Choice of Cooki...

Page 73: ...trivet on Pyrex dish Place on Pyrex dish on wire shelf in lower position Place on plastic trivet on Pyrex tray Place on Pyrex dish on wire shelf in lower position Time mins 1 min 40 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 10 mins 6 7 mins 12 15 mins 15 mins 10 12 mins Choice of Cooking Modes HIGH Micro then...

Page 74: ...reheat 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 12 15 mins 15 mins 15 16 mins 12 mins 15 mins 10 12 mins 10 12 mins 6 mins 4 5 mins 7 8 mins 5 mins 6 mins 8 mins 7 8 mins 6 mins 30 35 mins ...

Page 75: ... 4 pt boiling water Add 15 ml oil Cover Stir halfway Use 700ml 1 1 4 pt boiling water Add 15 ml oil Cover Stir halfway Place on Pyrex 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 ...

Page 76: ...lf in upper position Place on enamel shelf in upper position Place on enamel shelf in upper position Place on enamel shelf in upper position Place on enamel shelf in upper position Place on enamel shelf in upper position Time mins 3 4 mins 4 5 mins 3 mins 5 6 mins 4 mins 6 7 mins 10 mins 10 mins 6 mins 2 3 mins 4 5 mins 7 mins 12 mins 10 mins 12 mins 12 mins 15 mins 15 mins Choice of Cooking Modes...

Page 77: ...er 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 Add 45ml 3 tbsp water and cover Time mins 8 10 mins 12 14 mins 8 9 mins 3 4 mins 20 mins 8 10 mins 12 15 mins 10 12 mins 15 mins 10 mins 11 12 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 HIG...

Page 78: ...amel 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 15 mins 30 mins 20 mins 35 mins 5 6 mins 8 mins 10 12 mins 15 mins 10 mins 12 mins 10 mins Choice of Cooking Modes STEAM MEDIUM STEAM MEDIUM STEAM MEDIUM STEAM MEDIUM STEAM MEDIUM STEAM MEDIUM STEAM MEDIUM STEAM MEDIUM STEAM MEDIUM HIGH POWER OR 250 C GRI...

Page 79: ... Pyrex dish Add 30ml 2 tbsp water Cover Time mins 7 8 mins 8 9 mins 8 9 mins 7 8 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 STEAM MEDIUM STEAM MEDIUM STEAM MEDIUM STEAM MEDIUM STEAM MEDIUM STEAM MEDIUM STEAM MEDIUM STEAM MEDIUM HIGH Micro HIGH Micro STEAM MEDIUM Weight Quantity 200g 200g 250g 200g 250g 200g 200g 200g 80g 125g 200g Food Beans broa...

Page 80: ...Starters ...

Page 81: ... Tank Place the butter and onion in a large bowl Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 4 mins or until soft Add the carrots and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 10 mins and stir halfway Add stock and orange zest and juice Cover and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 15 mins or until the carrots are soft stirring halfway Place in liquidiser and puree until smooth Stir in the crème fraiche and season...

Page 82: ...rcini mushrooms and coarsely chop Add the soaking liquid to the remaining stock Place the butter garlic and parsley in bowl Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 1 min Fill Steam Water Tank Add the chopped mushrooms and porcini to the parsley mixture Cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 8 10 mins or until softened Stir halfway Add wine and stock Cover and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 15 mins Pl...

Page 83: ...pepper Fill Steam Water Tank Place the oil onion and garlic in a large bowl Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 3 mins or until soft Add the potato and pepper and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 5 mins Add stock cover and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 15 mins or until the potatoes are soft stirring halfway Place in liquidiser and puree until smooth Stir in the coconut milk and season to tas...

Page 84: ...lace the slices of baguette on the enamel shelf and cook on GRILL 1 for 4 5 mins or until lightly toasted Remove enamel shelf and place wire shelf in lower position Turn the slices over and spread each slice with cranberry sauce Top with a slice of brie and sprinkle with sesame seeds and place on Pyrex tray Cook on GRILL 1 SIMMER MICROWAVE for 3 4 mins or until cheese has started to melt and sesam...

Page 85: ... pepper 8 field mushrooms approx 225g 8oz Put butter garlic herbs and seasoning into a bowl Place on base of oven and soften on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 20 secs Place the mushrooms on the Pyrex tray and spoon butter mixture over them Fill Steam Water Tank Place Pyrex tray on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 8 10 minutes or until just tender Cooking methods Ingredients ...

Page 86: ...m Water Tank Slice mushrooms place in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 5 mins Leave to cool slightly Spread one side of each slice of ciabatta with garlic butter Place the ciabatta slices on the enamel shelf and toast on GRILL 1 for 2 2 1 2mins Remove enamel shelf Turn the ciabatta slices over and place on Pyrex tray Layer mushrooms and pepper on...

Page 87: ...round black pepper fresh oregano sprigs to garnish Roll out the puff pastry and cut out 6 circles each 10cm 4 inches in diameter Chill pastry for 30 mins Fill Steam Water Tank Put oil and onions into large bowl Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 15 mins Cool for 5 mins Preheat oven on CONVECTION 230 C with shelves in position Stir nuts cheese olives sun dried tomatoes and capers in...

Page 88: ...N 190ºC Cut the filo pastry into 8 squares measuring 18cm 7 in Brush 2 squares with the melted butter covering the remaining squares with a damp tea towel Place 1 4 of the salmon prawn mixture in the middle of one buttered filo square Fold 2 sides of the filo 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 ...

Page 89: ...des of dish with bacon rashers stretching each rasher slightly with a knife Place the minced pork chopped liver herbs spices seasoning and wine in a non metallic bowl and marinate for 2 hours in the fridge Place butter shallots and garlic in bowl Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins Cool Combine the meat marinade with the onion mixture Add the egg and flour and mix well Turn...

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Page 91: ...n SIMMER MICROWAVE for 20 mins Wipe out oven with a dry cloth Whole fish If cooking 2 whole fish together they should be arranged head to tail for even cooking Noise During cooking popping sounds may be heard This is due to moisture trapped between the flesh particularly with oily fish such as salmon and mackerel This can be minimised when cooking if the skin and flesh is pierced several times wit...

Page 92: ...rge shallow dish with 3tbsps water and cover Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 7 mins Place the butter and leeks in a large bowl Place on the base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 3 mins and then add the potatoes Stir in the flour and gradually add the fish stock water and bay leaf Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE power for 8 10 mins or until the potato is tender Stir halfway Refill...

Page 93: ...sley finely chopped Scrub mussels and pull off any beards discarding any broken or open shells Place oil onion and garlic in a dish Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins Add wine and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins Fill Steam Water Tank Add the mussels and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 6 7 mins Discard any unopened shells Add the parsley and stir before serving Cooking method In...

Page 94: ...E for 5 mins Leave to stand and make sauce Place egg yolks and vinegar in a jug Beat well Drop cubes of butter on top Place jug on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 30 secs Whisk Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 secs Whisk again and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 secs Repeat 10 sec stages until sauce is thick and creamy Season and serve immediately with salmon steaks or asparagus spears N B ...

Page 95: ... together Pour marinade over salmon in dish and leave to marinate for 2 3 hrs in the fridge Fill the Steam Water Tank Place the salmon on the trivet and place on the Pyrex tray Pour over half the marinade and cook salmon on STEAM MEDIUM for 5 mins Pour the remaining marinade over the salmon and continue cooking on STEAM MEDIUM for 5 6 mins NOTE For 2 fillets the marinade quantities should be halve...

Page 96: ... marinade over salmon in dish and leave to marinate for 2 3 hrs in the fridge Fill the Steam Water Tank Mix all the salsa ingredients together and chill in fridge Place the salmon on the trivet and place on the Pyrex tray Pour over half the marinade and cook salmon on STEAM MEDIUM for 5 mins Pour the remaining marinade over the salmon and continue cooking on STEAM MEDIUM for 5 6 mins Serve salmon ...

Page 97: ...cube fresh ginger peeled and grated 15ml 1tbsp soy sauce juice of 1 lime salt pepper Wash the fish and pat dry Fill the fish cavities with the onions mushrooms and ginger and arrange the fish on the Pyrex tray Pour over the soy sauce and lime juice Season and marinade for one hour Fill Steam Water Tank Place Pyrex tray on wire shelf and cook on CONVECTION 200ºC STEAM LOW for 15 mins Cooking method...

Page 98: ...d fresh parsley or dill 2 x 175g 6oz cod or haddock fillets skinned Mix the yoghurt pesto and 1 tbsp of the parsley or dill and season well Place fish fillets on Pyrex tray and pour over the yoghurt sauce Place on wire shelf and cook on GRILL 2 MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 8 9 mins Sprinkle the remaining parsley or dill over the dish and serve with salad and crusty bread Cooking method Ingredients ...

Page 99: ...onal lemon wedges and crisp green salad to serve Mix lemon juice pesto and seasoning together and spoon over the fish Leave to marinade in the fridge for 1 2 hours Fill the Steam Water Tank Cut vegetables into even sized chunks and toss with the garlic and oil Place in the ovenproof dish on the wire shelf and cook on AUTO PROGRAM VEGETABLES ROASTED or CONVECTION 220 C GRILL 2 STEAM SIMMER for 30 m...

Page 100: ... on HIGH MICROWAVE stirring halfway Season and set aside Fill Steam Water Tank Place fresh and smoked haddock onto trivet and place on Pyrex tray Cook fish on AUTO FRESH FISH PROGRAM or on STEAM MEDIUM for 15 mins Flake the fish into a shallow oval dish and scatter the prawns over Pour over the sauce season and sprinkle with chopped parsley Fill Steam Water Tank Place potatoes in a dish with 3tbsp...

Page 101: ...toes in a large shallow dish with 3 tbsps water and cover Place on base of oven and par boil on STEAM MEDIUM for 10 mins and then allow to cool slightly Put butter in a large bowl Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 1 min and then stir in flour to make a roux Mix in the milk and wine gradually stirring continuously until well combined and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins Stir and...

Page 102: ... breadcrumbs Fill the Steam Water Tank Chop the onion and garlic and put in dish with butter Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 3 mins Add the flour and pour in the wine and milk gradually Stir well Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins stirring halfway Add the cream and cheese and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins Add the seafood to the sauce and mix well Season to taste Top with the ...

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Page 105: ...isn t excessively fatty Standing time Meat and poultry joints require a minimum of 15 mins STANDING TIME Roast meat is always easier to carve after STANDING and the meat will continue to cook during the STAND TIME Turning Joints and poultry should be turned over halfway through cooking Roasting bags Roasting bags are useful when split up one side to tent a joint for roasting by microwave and time ...

Page 106: ...lled fresh or frozen broad beans 45ml 3tbsp double cream 30ml 2tbsp mixed fresh parsley and tarragon chopped crusty bread to serve Coat chicken with flour and place in fridge Place oil butter garlic shallots and mushrooms into casserole Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins Stir in Dijon mustard and add chicken Then stir in stock and wine Add potatoes and carrots Cover casser...

Page 107: ...p brandy 275ml 1 2 pt red wine 150ml 1 4 pt chicken stock cornflour to thicken parsley chopped Place bacon herbs and garlic in casserole Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins Place remaining ingredients in casserole dish and cover Place on base and cook on CONVECTION 160 C WARM MICROWAVE for 1hr 10 mins or until cooked through Skim off any excess fat Thicken using a little co...

Page 108: ...ml 1 4 pt water Fill Steam Water Tank Place onion and chicken in casserole Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM SIMMER for 10 mins stirring halfway Add stock pearl barley season all and carrots Cover place on base and cook on CONVECTION 160ºC WARM MICROWAVE for 50 mins Stir halfway Whilst cooking make the dumplings by mixing all the ingredients together Place dumplings around the edge of the ca...

Page 109: ...icken in dish and leave to marinate for 2 3 hrs in the fridge Fill the Steam Water Tank Place the chicken on the trivet and place on the Pyrex tray Pour over half the marinade and cook chicken on STEAM LOW for 7 mins Refill the Steam Water Tank Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken and continue cooking on STEAM LOW for 8 10 mins NOTE For 2 chicken breasts 300g 10oz the marinade quantities s...

Page 110: ... the fridge Fill Steam Water Tank Place chicken on trivet and cook on STEAM LOW for 15 mins or until cooked through Remove chicken and allow to cool slightly Roll out pastry to a 28 x 36cm 11 x 14 rectangle Place 1 2 of the chicken on the centre third of the pastry Cover with 1 2 of the peppers then all of the brie then the rest of the peppers and finally the remaining chicken Brush the edges of t...

Page 111: ... x 150g 5oz chicken breast fillets boneless and skinless 50g 2oz garlic mayonnaise Mix the breadcrumbs with the cheese and season well Dip each chicken breast in the garlic mayonnaise and then the crumbs until coated Place on the Pyrex tray on the wire shelf and cook on CONVECTION 240 C GRILL 3 SIMMER MICROWAVE for 20 25 mins Slice the chicken and serve Cooking method Ingredients ...

Page 112: ... and pepper Fill the Steam Water Tank Slice the leeks and place in a large bowl with the butter Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 6 mins or until softened Add the flour and mix well Stir in the milk and heat on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4 5 mins or until thickened stirring halfway Add the chicken ham and cheese then season and mix well Pour into the dish Place on wire shelf and cook on C...

Page 113: ...auce garlic turmeric five spice coriander and cumin Pour over the chicken and leave to marinate in the fridge for 2 3 hours or overnight For the serving sauce Mix the peanut butter and creamed coconut with 15 ml 1tbsp of the lemon juice 15ml 1tbsp of the soy sauce and 300 ml 1 2 pt water Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins or until the sauce boils and thickens stirring freq...

Page 114: ...cream 30ml 2tbsp coriander chopped Place the cardamom cinnamon cumin garam masala chilli ginger garlic almonds and yoghurt into a non metallic bowl Add chicken and stir well Leave to marinate in the fridge for 2 3 hours Place oil and onions in casserole Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins Fill Steam Water Tank Stir chicken into onions Place casserole on base and cook on STE...

Page 115: ...Fill Steam Water Tank Place onion garlic and oil in casserole Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 3 mins Place all other ingredients in casserole Stir well Cover cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins then MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 15 20 mins or until cooked Variation Chilli Con Carne Add 400g 14oz can red kidney beans drained 5 10 ml 1 2tsp chilli powder and 1 diced green pepper with the on...

Page 116: ...d lasagne or sufficient for 3 layers 50g 2oz Parmesan cheese Add cheese mustard and seasoning to the hot white sauce Cover the base of the dish with a layer of cheese sauce then a layer of lasagne then a layer of hot meat mixture Continue with a layer of lasagne then meat ending with a layer of cheese sauce Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top Place on wire shelf and cook on CONVECTION 190 C SIMM...

Page 117: ...ater Cover place on base of oven and cook on AUTO STEAMED POTATO PROGRAM or on STEAM MEDIUM for 10 12 mins until soft Drain and mash well with the milk Refill Steam Water Tank Place onion carrots and butter into dish Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 5 mins or until soft Add minced meat to vegetables Then add stock Worcestershire sauce gravy thickening and tomato puree and season ...

Page 118: ...C for 15 mins or until soft Remove from oven and cool Cut the aubergines in half horizontally leaving the stalks attached Scoop out the flesh and chop finely Fill Steam Water Tank Place garlic and onion in dish Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 3 mins Add beef tomatoes aubergine flesh olives oregano and tomato puree Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 12 mins Use the bread to mak...

Page 119: ...emaining casserole ingredients Cover with lid place on base of oven and cook on CONVECTION 160 C WARM MICROWAVE for 11 4 11 2 hrs Cooking method Ingredients 700g 11 2 lb braising steak cubed 50g 2oz seasoned flour 2 large onions sliced thinly 1 clove garlic crushed 575ml 1 pint cream stout 15g 1 2 oz brown sugar 15 ml 1tbsp wine vinegar 5 ml 1tsp mixed herbs ...

Page 120: ...ns in a bowl Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins Add wine to the mushroom mixture and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 7 8 mins Preheat oven on CONVECTION 220 C Place the fillets on the enamel shelf and cook on CONVECTION 220 C for 20 mins Allow to cool Cut the pastry into 4 pieces and roll each piece out to a 15cm x 15cm 7 in square and brush with beaten egg Place a 1 4 of the m...

Page 121: ... 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 water Roll out 3 4 of the pastry to line basin Remove meat with a slotted spoon and fill basin Mix cornflour with water and stir into the gravy Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins stirring once or until gravy has thickened Pour 60 ml 4tbsp of g...

Page 122: ...oms 600 ml 1 pt hot beef stock 45 ml 3tbsp tomato puree 30 ml 2tbsp paprika 5 ml 1tsp sugar 60 ml 4tbsp soured cream Toss meat in the flour Combine all ingredients except the soured cream in casserole dish Cover place on base of oven and cook on CONVECTION 160 C WARM MICROWAVE for 1hr 30 mins or until the meat is tender Remove from oven and immediately stir in the soured cream Cooking method Ingre...

Page 123: ... thinly sliced 250g 9oz carrots sliced 450g 1lb potatoes thinly sliced 575ml 1 pint stock 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 of oven and cook on CONVECTION 160 C WARM MICROWAVE for 1 hour 30 mins Cooking method Ingredients Lamb Hotpot ...

Page 124: ... onion in casserole Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM LOW for 10 mins Split the chilli along its length leaving the top intact this adds flavour to the stew without too much heat Stir the chilli garlic rosemary wine and tomatoes into the lamb Cook on CONVECTION 160 C WARM MICROWAVE for 1 hr stirring halfway Stir in the black olives and linguine and continue to cook on CONVECTION 160 C WARM M...

Page 125: ...Thai green curry paste 1 lime grated rind and juice 30ml 2tbsp fresh coriander Mix the coconut with the boiling water Mix all the remaining ingredients except the coriander with the lamb and leave to marinade in the fridge for 30 mins Combine the coconut and the lamb mixture and stir well Cover place on base of oven and cook on CONVECTION 160 C WARM MICROWAVE for 55 60 mins stirring halfway Cookin...

Page 126: ...er of lamb cubed juice of 1 lemon 5 ml 1tsp sugar 25g 1oz sultanas pinch of salt 450 ml 3 4 pt hot stock Fill Steam Water Tank Place the oil onion and garlic in casserole dish Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 3 mins Blend in all the spices and stir in the flour and tomato puree Add all other ingredients and blend in hot stock Cover and cook on CONVECTION 160 C WARM MICROWAVE for ...

Page 127: ...ied apricots chopped 40g 11 2 oz sultanas or seedless raisins 65g 21 2 oz toasted flaked almonds 10ml 3 4 tbsp honey 150 ml 1 4 pint tomato juice 400g 14oz can chopped tomatoes 275ml 1 2 pint vegetable stock Put spices into bowl and mix well Add lamb and evenly coat with spices Fill Steam Water Tank Place oil onions and garlic in casserole Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 5 mins ...

Page 128: ...itter juices run out Rinse well under cold water and drain Fill Steam Water Tank Place oil garlic and onion in a bowl Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 2 mins Add lamb tomatoes and puree and mix well Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins Fill Steam Water Tank Place aubergine in a dish with 3tbsp water Cover place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 4 mins Whisk egg...

Page 129: ...d onion stuck with cloves and peppercorns Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 15 mins then MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 15 20 mins per 450g 1lb or until cooked Drain Mix together the honey juice sugar and mustard Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 1 min Leave to cool Remove the gammon rind Score the fat in a lattice pattern and stud with cloves Brush over half of the glaze Preheat oven on CONVECT...

Page 130: ...vinegar 15ml 1tbsp soy sauce 10ml 2tsp tomato ketchup Fill the Steam Water Tank Place oil carrot onion and pepper in a bowl Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 5 mins Place pork in dish and cook on STEAM LOW for 10 mins Mix the reserved juice with the remaining ingredients except pineapple Place on base of oven cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins or until clear and thickened...

Page 131: ...grated 75ml 5 tbsp tomato ketchup 2 tbsp white wine vinegar Fill Steam Water Tank Place the ribs in a single layer in dish with the water Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 10 mins Drain Meanwhile mix together all the ingredients for the glaze in a large bowl Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH power for 3 4 mins Dip each rib in the sauce ensuring they are well coated Place ribs...

Page 132: ...ater Fill Steam Water Tank Place oil onion green pepper and carrots in casserole Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 5 mins Toss pork in seasoned flour and add to onion mixture Stir in all other ingredients Place on base of oven and cook on CONVECTION 160 C WARM MICROWAVE for 1hr or until pork is tender Whilst cooking make the dumplings by combining the flour suet salt mustard and p...

Page 133: ...g 1lb sausages Preheat oven on CONVECTION 220 C Sift flour and salt in a bowl Add eggs and half the liquid Beat until smooth and gradually stir in remaining liquid Put oil and sausages in tin and place on enamel shelf Cook on CONVECTION 220 C for 15 mins Pour in the batter and cook on CONVECTION 220 C for a further 30 35 mins or until the batter is well risen and golden brown Cooking method Ingred...

Page 134: ...ed 150ml 1 4 pt soured cream Fill the Steam Water Tank Coat the pork in the seasoned paprika flour and add to the onion Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 5 mins Add the stock sherry and mushrooms and stir thoroughly Cover and cook on CONVECTION 160 C WARM MICROWAVE for 1 11 4 hours or until the meat is tender stirring halfway Stir in the soured cream and serve Cooking method Ingre...

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Page 137: ...ables i e broccoli and asparagus should be arranged so that the tips are in the centre of the dish as these require less cooking Jacket Potatoes Cooking by MICROWAVE only Varieties of potatoes vary in their suitability for cooking by MICROWAVE The cooking times given may need adjustment for other varieties The ideal size of potato to be cooked by MICROWAVE is 175g 250g 6 9oz Before Cooking Wash po...

Page 138: ...0 ml 2tbsp oil Fill Steam Water Tank Place potatoes in dish with 3tbsps water Cover place on base of oven and par boil on STEAM MEDIUM for 6 min Drain Place potatoes and oil on Pyrex tray and place on wire shelf Cook on CONVECTION 250 C GRILL 1 WARM MICROWAVE for 30 mins turning and basting potatoes during cooking or until crisp and brown Cooking method Ingredients ...

Page 139: ...ish and discard Fill the Steam Water Tank Place potatoes in dish with 3tbsps water Cover place on base of oven and par boil on STEAM MEDIUM for 6 mins Drain Slice thinly Layer the potato slices in the dish seasoning with salt and pepper and nutmeg between each layer Pour the cream evenly over the top of the potatoes and dot with butter Place dish on wire shelf and cook on CONVECTION 190 C SIMMER M...

Page 140: ...am masala 3 ml 1 2 tsp turmeric 10 ml 2tsp fresh coriander pinch chilli powder 15g 1 2 oz sultanas salt and pepper Fill Steam Water Tank Place potatoes in dish with 3tbsps water Cover place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 8 mins Drain Mix the remaining ingredients together Add the potatoes mix well and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 4 5 mins Cooking method Ingredients ...

Page 141: ... a bowl Add 3 tbsps water cover and place on base of oven Cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 10 mins Drain Place butter in bowl place on base and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 15 30 secs Stir in flour and mustard Cook for a further 15 secs Add milk gradually Stir well and season Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 3 mins or until sauce is thick and bubbling Stir halfway Stir in 60g 21 2 oz grated cheese Pour the sauc...

Page 142: ... muscovado sugar 15ml 1tbsp Worcestershire sauce 75ml 3fl oz red wine 75ml 3fl oz vegetable stock salt pepper Place oil onion rosemary and paprika in casserole Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins Add remaining ingredients and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins Stir Cover and cook on SIMMER MICROWAVE for 12 15 mins Serve on toast or with a jacket potato Cooking method Ingredi...

Page 143: ...n of tomatoes salt and pepper to taste In a colander sprinkle aubergine slices with salt and leave for 30 mins to remove bitter juices Rinse with cold water Fill the Steam Water Tank Combine all ingredients in a casserole dish Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 15 mins or until vegetables are soft Stir halfway through cooking time Refill Steam water Tank and stir halfway through co...

Page 144: ...Slice the tops off the peppers and put to one side Remove the seeds and rinse out Place oil garlic and onions into a large bowl Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins Add rice and hot stock Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins Allow to cool slightly and then stir in pine nuts cherry tomatoes mozzarella gorgonzola parsley and basil Season well Fill peppers with cheesy mixture pla...

Page 145: ...e onion garlic and butter in a casserole dish Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins Add vegetables and stock Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 8 10 mins or until vegetables are soft Season to taste Cover dish with a thin layer of tomato sauce then a layer of lasagne on top then a layer of vegetable mixture Thinly slice 175g 6oz of the cheese and layer on top of vegetables ...

Page 146: ... cheddar cheese grated 45 ml 3tbsp natural yoghurt Fill the Steam Water Tank Toss the prepared vegetables with the garlic and oil Place in dish on wire shelf and cook on AUTO PROGRAM VEGETABLES ROASTED or CONVECTION 220 C GRILL 2 STEAM SIMMER for 30mins Turn halfway and refill Steam Water Tank Stir in the tomatoes and sun dried tomatoes Season to taste Beat together the cottage cheese eggs cheddar...

Page 147: ...5ml 3tbsp double cream 30ml 2tbsp mixed fresh parsley and tarragon chopped crusty bread to serve Place oil butter garlic shallots and mushrooms into casserole Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins Stir in Dijon mustard and add Quorn Then stir in stock and wine Add potatoes and carrots Cover casserole place on base of oven and cook on CONVECTION 160 C WARM MICROWAVE for 45 min...

Page 148: ... 3 mins Add celery carrots tomatoes stock tomato puree and lentils Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins Stir and then cook on SIMMER MICROWAVE for 10 mins Season well Stir in the pesto if desired and place in an ovenproof dish Fill Steam Water Tank Place potatoes in dish with 3tbsps water Cover place on base and cook on AUTO STEAMED POTATO PROGRAM or on STEAM MEDIUM for 10 mins or until so...

Page 149: ...mato puree 450 ml 3 4 pt water 396g 14oz can red kidney beans drained Place oil onion pepper chilli and carrots in a large casserole Cover place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4 5 mins or until softened Add chilli and cumin Stir in bulgar wheat chopped tomatoes tomato puree and water Cover and cook on base of oven HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins Stir in red kidney beans cover and cook o...

Page 150: ...tomatoes 100g 4oz cashew nuts Sprinkle the aubergine liberally with salt in a colander Stand for 30 mins to remove bitter juices Rinse well under cold water and drain Combine garlic oil and spices in casserole dish Cover place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 1 min Add aubergine and all other ingredients to casserole except cashews Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins then SI...

Page 151: ...base of oven and par boil on STEAM MEDIUM for 6 mins Slice thinly Refill the Steam Water Tank Place leeks in dish with 3tbsp water Cover place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 8 mins Crumble or finely chop the cheese into a bowl and gradually blend in the yoghurt and the double cream Drain the vegetables and arrange in dish Season and pour over the blue cheese cream mixture Sprinkle wi...

Page 152: ...and thickened Fill the Steam Water Tank Cut vegetables into even sized chunks and toss with the garlic and oil Place on the Pyrex tray on the wire shelf and cook on AUTO PROGRAM VEGETABLES ROASTED or CONVECTION 220 C GRILL 2 STEAM SIMMER for 30mins Turn halfway and refill Steam Water Tank Mix the tomato sauce with the cooked vegetables and pine nuts Preheat oven empty on CONVECTION 220 C Mix toget...

Page 153: ...he base with a fork and chill for 15 mins in the fridge Place flan on wire shelf and bake blind on CONVECTION 210 C for 15 mins with baking beans Remove baking beans and lining after 10 mins Fill the Steam Water Tank Place the courgettes garlic broccoli and peas in a bowl with 3 tbsp of water Cover place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 6 mins Drain Place in the pastry case with the as...

Page 154: ...dcrumbs Stir in the parmesan add 2 3tbsps cold water and mix to a firm dough Line the flan dish with the pastry prick the base with a fork and chill for 15 mins in the fridge Place flan on wire shelf and bake blind on CONVECTION 210 C for 15 mins with baking beans Remove baking beans and lining after 10 mins Place the butter onions and thyme into a large bowl Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH...

Page 155: ... Fill the Steam Water Tank Place mushrooms onion and garlic in a bowl on the base of the oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 5mins Add 150g 5oz breadcrumbs and the nuts to the mushroom and add enough egg to bind the mixture Divide into four Roll into balls dip in the remaining breadcrumbs and make into burger shapes Place on Pyrex tray on wire shelf and cook on GRILL 1 WARM MICROWAVE for 15 mins or ...

Page 156: ...er 2ml 1 4 tsp ground chilli 2 eggs lightly beaten Put butter onion celery and herbs in the bowl Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins to soften Add the nuts tomatoes breadcrumbs salt pepper and chilli to the onion mixture Stir well and then add the eggs Mix to an even consistency Fill the Steam Water Tank Spoon the mixture into the loaf dish and smooth the top Place on wire ...

Page 157: ...sp thyme Pinch ground bay leaf 150 ml 1 4 pt sour cream Fill the Steam Water Tank Place the onion and celery in dish with the oil Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 5 mins Refill Steam Water Tank Add all other ingredients except the cream mix well and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 10 mins stirring halfway When cooked stir in the sour cream and serve Cooking method Ingredients Mushroom S...

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Page 159: ...asta in a bowl Add salt oil and 1 litre of boiling water Place on base of oven cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 12 mins Drain well Pre heat oven on CONVECTION 230 C GRILL 1 Place peppers red onions chillies and garlic in a large ovenproof dish Sprinkle with sugar drizzle over the oil and season well with salt and pepper Place on a wire shelf and cook on CONVECTION 230 C GRILL 1 for 15 mins ...

Page 160: ...TEAM MEDIUM power for 3 mins Chop remaining asparagus stems into 1cm pieces and leave to one side Place leeks and 25g 1oz butter in a large bowl Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins Add the rice to the leeks and stir in the hot vegetable stock Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins Add chopped asparagus stems and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for a further 2 mins Stir in the pe...

Page 161: ...Strain the porcini mushrooms and coarsely chop Add the soaking liquid to the remaining stock Fill the Steam Water Tank Place the butter and shallots in a large bowl Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 3 mins or until softened Stir the rice into the mixture Add the stock wine and seasoning Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins Refill the water tank Add the mushrooms and porcin...

Page 162: ...ozen peas 300g 11oz cooked peeled prawns 30ml 2tbsp finely chopped chives Put the onion garlic butter and mushroom in a large bowl Cover place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 4 mins Add rice juice and rind of the lemon saffron stock and wine to the mushroom mixture Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 7 mins Stir the risotto Add peas re cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 6 mins Add ...

Page 163: ...ith oil and salt covered on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 12 mins or until soft Leave to stand for 2 3 mins Drain Place butter and mushrooms in bowl Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins To make sauce place butter on HIGH MICROWAVE for 30 40 secs Stir in flour to make a roux gradually whisk in milk until well combined Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 5 mins or until smooth and glossy Sti...

Page 164: ...ce rice in bowl Cover place on base of oven and cook on AUTO RICE PROGRAM or place rice in bowl with 550 ml 1pt boiling water and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 8 10 mins and stir halfway Place the oil and onion in the casserole dish Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins or until softened Add the ginger garlic turmeric chilli and curry powder and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins...

Page 165: ...pt hot vegetable stock chopped parsley to garnish Place the onion and oil in the casserole Place on the base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins or until starting to soften Add the prepared vegetables apricots garlic chick peas and stir in the spices salt pepper and stock Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 15 20 mins or until vegetables are soft Stir two or three times during cooking S...

Page 166: ...Cheese Egg dishes ...

Page 167: ...lla cheese grated 1garlic clove crushed 25g 1oz parmesan cheese grated 5 ml 1tsp dried oregano Roll out the short crust pastry to a thickness of approximately 3 mm 1 8 Cut out 24 circles using a 7 5cm 3 pastry cutter Place in bun tins Chill pastry for 30 mins Preheat oven on CONVECTION 200 C with both enamel and wire shelf in position Mix the red pesto tomatoes black olives mozzarella and garlic t...

Page 168: ...CROWAVE for 30 secs Stir in flour Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 30 secs Stir in milk gradually whisk until smooth Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins or until thickened Beat well Cool Preheat oven on CONVECTION 180 C Add egg yolks one at a time to the white sauce Season and mix in cheese Whisk the egg whites until stiff and fold into cheese mixture Place on wire shelf and cook on CONVECTION 180 C for 2...

Page 169: ...rated Pre heat oven on CONVECTION 210 C Line the flan dish with the pastry prick the base with a fork and chill for 15 mins in the fridge Place on wire shelf and bake blind on CONVECTION 210 C for 15 mins Remove baking beans and lining after 10 mins Place the oil onion and bacon in a bowl Place on base and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4 mins or until onion is soft Drain and place in bottom of flan c...

Page 170: ...ter Tank Place potatoes in a dish with 3 tbsp water Cover place on base and par boil on STEAM MEDIUM for 10 mins Place onion and bacon in bowl and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins Stir halfway Chop cheese into chunks Layer half the potatoes in the buttered ovenproof dish Scatter over half of the onion bacon cheese Lightly season with salt pepper Repeat layers then pour cream evenly over the top P...

Page 171: ... MICROWAVE for 10 12 mins or until soft Drain Place butter onion and bacon in a jug Place on base and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins or until onion is soft Stir halfway through cooking Stir in flour and cook for 30 secs on HIGH MICROWAVE Gradually add milk stir well and season Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 6 mins or until sauce is thick and bubbling Stir twice during cooking Add mustard and 100g...

Page 172: ... 1 egg beaten 45 ml 3tbsp milk 1 beaten egg for glazing Place onion and oil in a bowl Place on base and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins or until softened Preheat oven on CONVECTION 200 C with shelves in position Sift together the flour salt mustard and cayenne with seasoning Rub in the butter Mix in onion cheeses and olives Beat egg and milk together Add enough of the egg and milk to form a soft...

Page 173: ...0g 4oz sliced cheese Place the bread buttered side up on the Pyrex tray and cook on GRILL 1 for 3 4 mins or until browning On 2 slices of the bread spread the untoasted sides with mustard and top with ham and cheese Cover with the other slices browned side uppermost Place back on the tray and cook on GRILL 2 SIMMER MICROWAVE for 1 2 mins or until the cheese has melted Cooking method ...

Page 174: ...lt in a mixing bowl Make a well in the centre and break in egg Beat egg into flour and gradually add milk and water beating well until smooth Stand until required Place 5ml 1tsp oil in each section of Yorkshire Pudding bun tins Place on shelf and preheat oven on CONVECTION 220 C Pour batter into heated oil in tins Place on wire shelf and cook on CONVECTION 220 C for 20 25 mins or until well risen ...

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Page 176: ...Sauces Preserves ...

Page 177: ...after cooking to avoid any eruptions and to result in a smooth sauce Reheating Sauces can be made in advance and reheated by MICROWAVE Reheat on HIGH MICROWAVE and stir halfway Microwave level Most sauces require HIGH MICROWAVE for cooking Sauces containing eggs should be cooked on SIMMER MICROWAVE Wooden spoons Do not leave wooden spoons in the sauce when cooking The wood may dry out and burn NEV...

Page 178: ...until well combined Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins Stir and cook for a further 3 mins Sauce should be smooth and glossy and coat the back of a spoon Variations of White Sauce Parsley Stir 60 ml 4tbsp chopped parsley and 15 ml 1tbsp lemon juice into sauce halfway through cooking time Onion Cook an onion in the butter for 30 secs on HIGH MICROWAVE before adding flour Cheese Stir in 75g 3oz grated...

Page 179: ...bsp sugar 575 ml 1 pt cold milk Mix together the custard powder sugar and a little milk to form a smooth paste Blend in the remaining milk whisking well Place on base and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4 6 mins Stir halfway through cooking time and again at the end Cooking method Ingredients ...

Page 180: ... Beat well Drop cubes of butter on top Place jug on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 30 secs Whisk Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 secs Whisk again and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 secs Repeat 10 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 Cooking method Ingredients ...

Page 181: ...ground bay leaves 150ml 1 4 pt red wine or vegetable stock salt pepper Fill Steam Water Tank Place onion celery carrot butter and garlic in casserole Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4 mins Add the tomatoes herbs and wine or stock Cover and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 15 mins Stir halfway and refill Steam WaterTank Liquidise then press through a sieve for a smooth sauce Season to ...

Page 182: ...ter in a jug on base of oven and melt on HIGH MICROWAVE for 20 30 secs Stir in sugars cocoa powder and vanilla essence Gradually add milk stirring well Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins Stir well Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 1 min Stir and repeat this process until you achieve a smooth and glossy consistency that coats the back of a spoon Cooking method Ingredients Chocolate Sauce ...

Page 183: ...pt milk 5ml 1tsp vanilla essence Beat eggs with sugar and then add milk and vanilla 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 Cooking method Ingredients ...

Page 184: ...50g 5oz soft muscovado sugar 75ml 3fl oz double cream 75g 3oz butter Put all ingredients in a jug Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 1 min Stir and continue cooking on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 3 mins or until smooth and hot Cooking method Ingredients ...

Page 185: ... traditional recipe Dish size Always use a very large bowl DO NOT attempt to use jam pans or saucepans in your microwave DO NOT LEAVE JAMS UNATTENDED DURING COOKING BECAUSE OF THE HIGH SUGAR CONTENT Covering Do not cover preserves whilst cooking apart from if recommended in the recipe Do not seal preserving jars in your MICROWAVE Setting point To determine whether setting point is reached place a ...

Page 186: ... dish into the jug Stir flour into dripping and then gradually blend in stock Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 3 mins stirring halfway through Season and serve Cooking method Ingredients meat or poultry dripping with sediment 25g 1oz flour 275ml 1 2 pt stock salt pepper ...

Page 187: ...ace 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 sugar crystals from around the bowl Bring mixture to the boil and continue to cook on HIGH MICROWAVE until setting point is reached approx 15 25 mins Test regularly for setting point Cooking method Ingredients Soft Fruit Ja...

Page 188: ... water Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 10 mins or until the fruit is soft Add the rest of the ingredients and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins stirring frequently Wash down any sugar crystals from around the bowl and bring to the boil on HIGH MICROWAVE Continue to cook on HIGH MICROWAVE until setting point is reached approx 15 20 mins Leave to cool slightly remove the stones th...

Page 189: ...d cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins Stir and continue to cook on HIGH MICROWAVE in 1 minute stages until mixture starts to thicken approx 10 mins then cook for 30 secs at a time until mixture coats back of spoon the eggs will curdle if overcooked The mixture will thicken on cooling Pour into warm jars and cover with a circle of waxed paper and a jam pot cover Cooking method Ingredients Lemon Curd ...

Page 190: ... mustard powder Prick the tomatoes and place in a bowl Cover with boiling water and leave for 5 mins Drain Peel off skin and roughly chop flesh Blend apple and onion in a food processor to a thick puree Combine all ingredients together in a bowl Cover place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 25 30 mins stirring occasionally or until the mixture is thick with no excess liquid Leave to s...

Page 191: ...25ml 4fl oz red wine vinegar Fill Steam Water Tank Put oil in bowl with onions Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 10 mins stirring halfway Add all other ingredients and mix well Cover and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 20 mins Cool slightly then pour into a clean sterilized jar Allow to cool thoroughly before chilling Cooking method Ingredients Red Onion Marmalade ...

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Page 193: ...ur and salt into a mixing bowl Rub the margarine into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add enough water so that when the mixture is kneaded lightly for a few seconds a firm smooth dough is formed If possible rest for 15 mins before rolling out Cooking method Dish Large Pyrex bowl Ingredients ...

Page 194: ...WAVE 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 50g 2oz butter 150 ml 1 4 pt water 65g 21 2 oz plain flour sifted 2 eggs lightly beaten Cooking method Ingredients ...

Page 195: ... 225g 8oz self raising flour 3 ml 1 2 tsp salt 100g 4oz shredded suet 105 ml 7tbsp cold water Mix together flour salt and suet Add water and mix to a soft dough Knead lightly until smooth Dish Pyrex bowl Cooking method Ingredients ...

Page 196: ... out half the pastry to fit pie plate Remove mince with a slotted spoon reserving gravy for serving and place on pastry base Roll out remaining pastry for a lid and place on top of mince sealing the edges with water Cut 2 slits 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 25 mins or until cooked Cooking method 3...

Page 197: ... the butter and leeks in dish Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 8 minutes or until soft Add the flour stir well then gradually add the milk and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4 mins stirring throughout or until the sauce has thickened Preheat the oven on CONVECTION 210 C Finely chop the cheese and add to the sauce mix in the chicken Grate the pastry on top of the chicken mixture Place...

Page 198: ...oll out half and line base of plate Place apple filling on top of pastry Roll out remainder of pastry and cut to a circle for lid Seal edges crimp and brush top with egg Place pie on anti spark ring on wire shelf and cook on CONVECTION 220 C SIMMER MICROWAVE for 20 25 mins or until cooked 25g 1oz caster sugar 5 ml 1tsp cinnamon 50g 2oz sultanas 2 cooking apples peeled cored and sliced 15 ml 1tbsp ...

Page 199: ...ns Drain Roll out the pastry to an oblong 25 x 27 cm 10 x 11 Lift onto baking sheet With a knife cut each side of the long edges diagonally at 2 5 cm 1 intervals to give strips which will become plaits Arrange layers of potato onion and apple down the centre of the pastry Season Sprinkle over the cheese Brush the pastry strips with beaten egg and fold alternately over the mixture to form a plait P...

Page 200: ...approx 23 x 32 cm 9 x 13 Spread the jam over the pastry leaving 1cm 1 2 border all round Brush the edges with milk and roll the pastry up evenly starting at one short side and sealing the edges well Fill Steam Water Tank Brush top with milk and place in loaf dish Place on shelf and cook on CONVECTION 200 C STEAM LOW for 15 20 mins or until golden After 10 mins refill Steam Water Tank Ingredients C...

Page 201: ...C Place the choux pastry into a forcing bag fitted with a plain 2 cm 3 4 nozzle Pipe 6 fingers 9 cm 31 2 long on each baking sheet Place on shelves and cook on CONVECTION 200 C for approximately 30 mins Pierce each éclair and return for a further 5 mins to crisp if necessary When cooked cool on a wire rack Whip the cream until stiff and fill the éclairs Dissolve cocoa in hot water and stir into ic...

Page 202: ...ans and lining after 10 mins Leave to cool Place cornflour water and lemon juice and rind in a jug Place on base of oven and heat on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins Stir and cook 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...

Page 203: ...en on CONVECTION 170 C Roll out the shortcrust pastry to a thickness of approximately 3 mm 1 8 Cut out 24 circles using a 7 5 cm 3 pastry cutter Place in bun tins Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy Add beaten egg gradually and then almond essence Fold ground rice into mixture Place 1 4 1 2 tsp of jam in the base of each pastry round and top with 1tsp of creamed mixture Place bu...

Page 204: ...n 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 2 5cms from each side Fold the sides in over the filling and brush with butter Roll up from the long front edge buttering the final long edge to seal the strudel Place on enamel shelf seam side down Brush with melted butter and cook on CONVECTION 180 C for 35 40 mins Dust with...

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Page 207: ...ents together and pour into casserole Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 8 10 mins or until the milk is boiling Stir Fill Steam Water Tank and cook on CONVECTION 180 C STEAM SIMMER for 30 35 mins or until starting to thicken After 15 mins stir pudding to break up any lumps and refill Steam Water Tank Leave to stand for 5 mins to thicken further before serving Cooking method Ingre...

Page 208: ...ml 1 4 pt milk 30 ml 2tbsp jam or golden syrup Fill the Steam Water Tank Mix the 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 STEAM MEDIUM for 7 mins Cooking method Ingredients ...

Page 209: ...mon 60ml 4tbsp milk Mix all of the dry ingredients including the grated lemon zest together Add enough milk to produce soft dough Turn out onto a floured surface and roll out the mixture to produce a roll approximately 15cm 6 in long and 5cm 2 in in diameter Fill Steam Water Tank Brush top with milk and place in loaf dish Place on shelf and cook on CONVECTION 180 C STEAM LOW for 15 20 mins or unti...

Page 210: ...er Tank Place syrup or jam in base of bowl Cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy Beat in the eggs gradually Fold in the flour and mix to a soft consistency with the milk Spoon the mixture over the syrup or jam Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 6 mins Leave to cool slightly before turning upside down on a serving plate Cooking method Ingredients Syrup Sponge...

Page 211: ...our 30 ml 2tbsp milk Sprinkle sugar on base of dish arrange pineapple slices and cherry halves on top of sugar in the base Cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy Beat in the eggs gradually Fold in the flour and mix to a soft consistency with the milk Spoon the mixture over the pineapple Place on shelf and cook on CONVECTION 170 C WARM MICROWAVE for 25 30 mins or until cooked...

Page 212: ...l Steam Water Tank Place apple in dish with 15ml 1tbsp of water Cover place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 5 mins Stir in the sugar Cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy Beat in the eggs gradually Fold in the almonds and mix to a soft consistency with the milk Spoon the mixture over the apple Place on shelf and cook on CONVECTION 180 C WARM MICROWAVE for 25 mi...

Page 213: ...ver the chopped dates and set aside to cool Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy Beat in the eggs a little at a time Fold in the flour bicarbonate of soda spices and the dates with the liquid Fill the Steam Water Tank Pour mixture into the soufflé dish Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 10 mins or until cooked To make the sauce place all the ingredients in a large jug ...

Page 214: ...on HIGH MICROWAVE for 12 15 mins until sugar has caramelised keeping a close watch as it can burn easily CAUTION Remove from oven very carefully the base will be extremely hot and cool Beat eggs vanilla essence caster sugar and milk together and strain over caramel Fill the Steam Water Tank Place dish on base of oven and cook on STEAM SIMMER for 20 mins or until starting to set around edge of dish...

Page 215: ...d the cornflour vinegar and vanilla extract to a smooth paste in a separate bowl and then whisk into egg whites Spoon into the tin and gently level the top Sprinkle with flaked almonds Place on wire shelf and cook on CONVECTION 150 C for 30 mins Remove meringue from oven and cover with damp greaseproof paper After 10 minutes remove greaseproof paper from the meringue and turn out onto a sheet dust...

Page 216: ...caster sugar 3 ml 1 2 tsp nutmeg Arrange the bread and fruit in the prepared dish Place milk in bowl Place on base of oven and heat the milk for 3 mins on MEDIUM MICROWAVE but do not allow to boil Beat together the eggs and sugar add the milk stirring well Pour the mixture over the bread sprinkle with nutmeg and leave to stand for 15 mins Place dish on the wire shelf and cook on CONVECTION 190 C W...

Page 217: ... 3 apricot halves Place the other half of each apple on top Fill the centre of each apple with apricots and place in a shallow dish Fill Steam Water Tank Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 8 10 mins Stand for 2 3 mins before serving NB The apples will look quite green when removed from the oven but they should feel slightly soft when tested with a sharp knife During the standing ti...

Page 218: ... 100g 4oz light soft brown sugar Fill Steam Water Tank Layer prepared fruit in the dish Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 3 mins Add sugar to taste depending on the sharpness of the fruit Rub butter into the flour until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Stir in the sugar Sprinkle the crumble over the fruit so that it is completely covered Place on shelf and cook on CONVECTION 230...

Page 219: ...g 8oz strawberries 225g 8oz raspberries 50g 2oz golden caster sugar Fill the Steam Water Tank Place the plums cherries and blueberries in dish Place on base of oven and cook on STEAM LOW for 10 mins Stir in the strawberries and cook on STEAM LOW for a further 5 mins Stir the raspberries and sugar into the hot fruit and allow to cool before serving Cooking method Ingredients ...

Page 220: ...k on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins Beat well to make a thick puree Stir in juice rind and mixed fruit Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins Stir in brandy and treacle Stand for 5 mins Beat in rest of ingredients Fill Steam Water Tank Press into the pudding basin Cover place on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 5 mins Stand for 5 mins Cook on STEAM MEDIUM for another 3 mins or until just firm NOTE ...

Page 221: ...5g 6oz soft brown sugar 3 large eggs 5ml 1tsp vanilla essence Put butter in bowl Place on base of oven and heat on HIGH MICROWAVE for 40 50 secs Stir in biscuits and press into base of flan Melt chocolate with milk on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins Leave to cool slightly Preheat oven on CONVECTION 150 C Mix all the remaining ingredients and stir in chocolate Pour over biscuit base Place tin on shelf an...

Page 222: ... Dish Size shape Always use the exact dish size stated in the following recipes otherwise cooking times and results will be affected Eggs The following recipes have been tested using medium eggs Using a different size of egg may affect cooking times ...

Page 223: ... on the inside and tie a double band of brown paper around the outside Cream the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition Fold in half the flour using a metal spoon then fold in the rest 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 mix...

Page 224: ...pale and fluffy Add the eggs a little at a time beating well after each addition Fold in half the flour using a metal spoon then fold in the remaining flour Spoon the mixture into the tins and level with a knife Place one tin in the centre of the enamel shelf and one tin in the centre of the wire shelf Cook on CONVECTION 180 C for 20 25 mins or until cooked Sandwich together with cream and jam and...

Page 225: ...ocolate and butter in a bowl Place on base of oven and melt on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 3 mins Cool slightly Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy and then fold in the chocolate mixture Fold in the flour and almonds Spoon the mixture into the tin Place tin on anti spark ring and cook on CONVECTION 180 C SIMMER for 18 mins or until cooked Leave to cool To make the topping place the butter in a bow...

Page 226: ...g 3oz treacle 75g 3oz golden syrup 150 ml 1 4 pt milk 1 egg beaten Sift the flour salt ginger baking powder and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl Place the sugar butter treacle and syrup in a bowl Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 30 60 secs Whisk the milk and egg together Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour in the liquid and syrup mixing thoroughly Pour the ...

Page 227: ... plain flour 100g 4oz self raising flour 150g 5oz sultanas 150g 5oz glace cherries Cream together butter lemon rind cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy Add eggs a little at a time beating well after each addition Fold in sifted flours sultanas and quartered cherries Spread mixture into tin Place tin on the anti spark ring and cook on CONVECTION 160 C WARM MICROWAVE for 35 40 mins or unti...

Page 228: ...s 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 Place all the cake ingredients in a large bowl and mix well Spoon into the lined tin Place tin on anti spark ring and cook on CONVECTION 160 C WARM MICROWAVE for 30 mins or until cooked and well risen Allow to cool in the tin To make the topping m...

Page 229: ... 2 ml 1 4 tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 eggs Peel the banana and mash until smooth with the vanilla flavouring Place the butter and sugar in a bowl Place on base of oven and melt on HIGH MICROWAVE for 1 minute or until soft Stir in the flour salt and bicarbonate of soda Beat in the eggs and mashed banana Spoon into the prepared cake tin Place tin on anti spark ring on shelf and cook on CONVECTION 160 ...

Page 230: ...z soft brown sugar grated rind of one lemon 4 eggs 275g 10oz plain flour 100g 4oz chopped mixed peel Mix the chopped nuts fruit peel and flour together Cream the fat sugar and lemon rind until pale and fluffy Beat in the eggs one at a time Fold in the dry ingredients Spoon mixture into tin and hollow out the centre slightly Split the reserve almonds and arrange on top Place tin on anti spark ring ...

Page 231: ...soft margarine 225g 8oz icing sugar 15 ml 11 2 tbsp Camp coffee essence 15 ml 1tbsp water Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy Gradually beat in the eggs Fold in the dry ingredients Add coffee essence milk treacle and walnuts Stir well Spoon into tin Place tin on anti spark ring and cook on CONVECTION 160 C WARM MICROWAVE for 25 30 mins Cool Cut in half Beat all icing ingredients toget...

Page 232: ...ter into the flour and then stir in the sugar Add the eggs and form into a dough Press the dough into the prepared tin and level it out Sprinkle the semolina over the dough and top with an even layer of apples For the crumble mix the flour oats sugar and cinnamon into a bowl and rub in the butter Cover the apples with an even layer of crumble and press down carefully to cover Place tin on shelf an...

Page 233: ...hole 60 ml 4tbsp maple syrup Cream together butter essence and sugar until light and fluffy Add the eggs a little at a time beating well after each addition Stir in the soured cream and then fold in the sifted flours and soda Spread half the cake mixture into the prepared tin Sprinkle over the combined pecan nuts brown sugar and cinnamon Cover with the remaining cake mixture Arrange the whole peca...

Page 234: ... leaves a trail on the surface when the whisk is lifted Remove from hot water and whisk until cool and thick Carefully fold in half of the sifted flour then fold in the other half Fold in 15ml 1tbsp of hot water Tip the tin to allow mixture to run into corners Place tin on shelf and cook on CONVECTION 200 C for 10 mins Place sheet of greaseproof paper on a damp tea towel and dredge paper with cast...

Page 235: ...10ml 2tsp mixed spice pinch salt 10ml 2tsp baking powder 2 eggs beaten 25g 1oz demerara sugar optional Place syrup margarine milk and fruit in a bowl Place on base of oven and heat on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins stirring twice Cool slightly Sieve in dry ingredients and mix in eggs Beat well Pour into tin and sprinkle with Demerara sugar Place tin on anti spark ring and cook on CONVECTION 160 C WARM ...

Page 236: ... marzipan chopped Peanut Butter 100g 4oz peanuts 50g 2oz peanut butter crunchy Chocolate Chunk 75g 3oz white chocolate chopped 75g 3oz dark chocolate chopped Preheat oven on CONVECTION 170 C Cream together the butter and sugar until pale then beat in the egg Mix in the flour until well combined and add the chosen additions Place walnut sized spoonfuls of dough well apart on greased baking trays fl...

Page 237: ...z white chocolate cut into large chunks Put the plain chocolate and butter in a large bowl Place on base and melt on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 4 mins Leave to cool slightly Sieve the flour and baking powder into a bowl and set aside Stir the sugar into the chocolate Add the eggs and vanilla essence Fold in the flour nuts and chocolate Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared cake tin Place on anti ...

Page 238: ...at oven on CONVECTION 210 C Sift the flour salt and baking powder together Rub in fat until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add sugar and sultanas Make a well in the centre and stir in enough milk to form a soft dough Knead lightly Pat out to 2cm 3 4 thick and cut into 10 rounds with a 5 cm 2 cutter Place on baking sheet and brush with beaten egg Place on shelf and cook on CONVECTION 210 C ...

Page 239: ...our 5ml 1tsp vanilla essence Preheat oven on CONVECTION 180 C with shelves in position Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy Add the eggs a little at a time beating well after each addition Fold in the flour Fill the paper cases two thirds full with mixture Cook on CONVECTION 180 C for 15 mins or until golden and firm to touch Variation Queen Cakes Add 75g 3oz sultanas in with the...

Page 240: ...streusel topping Place butter in a bowl and place on base of oven Melt on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 20 secs Add the remaining topping ingredients and combine to make a soft dough Chill Sift together the flour bicarbonate baking powder and salt Stir in the sugar Melt butter for the muffins on HIGH MICROWAVE for 30 secs 1 min Cool slightly then mix in the buttermilk and egg Preheat oven on CONVECTION 20...

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Page 243: ...ad Pizza 242 To prove dough Prove on CONVECTION 40 C The microwave is also useful for defrosting and warming frozen bread products taking individual slices or items from the freezer as required Bread Pizza ...

Page 244: ...combine the flour yeast and salt Rub in the fat Add the warm water then mix to a dough Turn onto a floured surface and knead 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 15 20 min...

Page 245: ...white bread flour Follow steps above to produce a dough Divide into 12 and shape into rolls Place six on a baking sheet and six on the enamel shelf Cover and allow to prove in a warm place or on CONVECTION 40 C until doubled in size Preheat oven on CONVECTION 220 C Glaze rolls with beaten egg and sprinkle with seeds if desired Place baking sheets in oven and cook on CONVECTION 220 C for 12 15 mins...

Page 246: ...alt and cracked black pepper corns 30ml 2tbsp sundried tomatoes chopped In a large bowl combine the flour yeast sugar and salt Gradually add the warm water until you have a soft dough Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10 mins Roll and press the dough into a 40cm x 30cm rectangle 15 x12 and place on enamel shelf Cover and prove until the dough has doubled in size in a warm place or on CONVE...

Page 247: ...l combine the flour yeast and salt and stir in the tomatoes Add the oil passata and enough warm water to form a soft dough Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10 mins Divide dough into 6 and place on enamel shelf 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 Glaze rolls with olive oil Place the enamel shelf in o...

Page 248: ...t and salt Add the oil and gradually add enough warm water until you have a soft dough Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10 mins Roll out to a 30cm x 20cm 12 x8 rectangle Place on enamel shelf 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 Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins Add the toma...

Page 249: ...ddock Pie Special Occasion Fish Pie Mixed Seafood Gratin Meat Poultry Chicken Casserole Coq Au Vin Chicken Broth Marinated Steamed Chicken Layered Chicken Puff Cheesy Chicken Breasts Creamy Chicken Gratin Chicken Satay Chicken Pasanda Savoury Mince Lasagne Shepherd s Pie Stuffed Aubergines Belgian Beef Casserole Mini Boeuf En Croute Steak and Mushroom Pudding Hungarian Goulash Lamb Hotpot Greek La...

Page 250: ...rawn Risotto Tuna Pasta Lentil Biryani Vegetable and Chick Pea Casserole Cheese Egg Dishes Cheese and Red Pesto Tartlets Baked Soufflé Quiche Lorraine Tasty Potato Bake Macaroni Cheese Cheese Onion Olive Scones Croque Monsieur Yorkshire Puddings Sauces Preserves White Pouring Sauce Custard Hollandaise Sauce Tomato Sauce Chocolate Sauce Custard Sauce Butterscotch Sauce Gravy Soft Fruit Jam Plum Jam...

Page 251: ...g with Toffee sauce Crème Caramel Strawberry Roulade Bread and Butter Pudding Apricot Marzipan Baked Apples Fruit Crumble Red Fruit Compote Christmas Pudding Chocolate Cheesecake Celebration Cake Victoria Sandwich Chocolate Cake Gingerbread Fruity Cream cheese Cake Carrot Cake Banana Cake Dundee Cake Coffee Walnut Cake Fruit Crumble Slice Pecan Sour Cream Cake Swiss Roll Boiled Fruit Cake American...

Page 252: ... 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 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 253: ...ompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling please take these products to desig nated 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 equ...

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