Panasonic NN-DF386M Page 39 Operating Instruction And Cook Book Download

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Program

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Accessories

Instructions

8. PASTA

5 presses

100

- 450

For cooking dried pasta.

Use a large bowl.

Add 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp oil and boiling water.
For 100

- 290

pasta add 1 litre of boiling

water. For 300

- 450

pasta add 1 ½ litre

of boiling water. Cover with a lid. Press auto
sensor programs button

ve times. Stir at

beeps. Press start. Drain after cooking.

9. RICE

6 presses

100

- 300

For cooking rice for savoury dishes not

rice puddings. (Thai, Basmati, Jasmine,

Suriname, Arborio or Mediterranean rice).

Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. Use

a large bowl. Add 2-2.5 times boiling water

to rice. Cover with a lid. Press auto sensor

programs button six times. Press start. Stir

at beeps. Allow to stand for 5 minutes after

cooking. Drain after cooking.

Note

1.  The Auto Sensor Programs must ONLY be used for foods described.
2.  Only cook foods within the weight ranges described.
3.  Always weigh the food rather than relying on the package information.
4.  Most foods bene

t from a STANDING time, after cooking with an Auto Program, to

allow heat to continue conducting to the centre.

5. To allow for some variations that occur in food, check that food is thoroughly cooked

and piping hot before serving.

Auto sensor programs

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Summary of Contents for NN-DF386M

Page 1: ... Combination Oven Model No NN DF386B NN DF386M FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE NN DF386B F0003BM53BP indd 1 F0003BM53BP indd 1 2017 2 17 15 02 42 2017 2 17 15 02 42 ...

Page 2: ...eck the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening the door After checking the progress of the foods touch Start to continue the cooking time Failure to follow the instructions given in this operating instructions and cookbook may affect the recipe result and in some instances may be dangerous Customer Communications Centre 0344 844 3899 Selected Spares and Accessories Order dir...

Page 3: ...cooking 32 Using the memory function 33 Chaos defrost 34 Auto sensor programs 35 37 Auto weight programs 38 39 General guidelines 40 41 Quick check guide to cooking utensils 42 Microwave power levels 43 Grilling 43 Oven 44 Combination 45 Reheating and cooking guidelines 46 Combination cooking and reheating charts 47 52 Tips for microwave cooking 53 Defrosting guidelines 54 Defrosting chart 55 Meat...

Page 4: ...sponsible for their safety concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years When this oven is installed it should be easy to isolate the appliance from the electrici...

Page 5: ...rated until it has been repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer Warning Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door control panel housing safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven Do not remove the outer panel from the oven which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy Repairs should only be by a qualified service pe...

Page 6: ...a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use For Countertop use The oven must be placed on a flat stable surface 850 mm above the floor with rear of oven placed against a back wall Allow 15 cm of space on the top of the oven 10 cm at the back 5 cm on one side and the other side open When heating food in plastic or paper containers check the oven frequently as these types of containers ig...

Page 7: ...oint can occur without evidence of bubbling This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken The temperature has to be checked before consumption to avoid burns Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole hard boiled eggs by MICROWAVE Pressure may build up and the eggs may explode even after the microwave heatin...

Page 8: ...ecommended DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS When using the OVEN GRILL or COMBINATION modes some foods may inevitably splatter grease on to the oven walls If the oven is not cleaned occasionally it may start to smoke during use Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of surfaces that could affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous s...

Page 9: ... not to be used for cleaning the appliance Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface which may result in shattering of the glass Exterior oven surfaces including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during OVEN GRILLING and COMBINATION modes take care when opening or closing the door and when insert...

Page 10: ...oisture e g bread items chocolate biscuits and pastries These can easily burn dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long We do not recommend heating foods low in moisture such as popcorn or poppodums Drying of food newspapers or clothing and heating of warming pads slippers sponges damp cloth wheat bags hot water bottles and similar may lead to risk of injury ignition or fire Safety instructions ...

Page 11: ...st be replaced by a service technician trained by the manufacturer DO NOT attempt to remove the outer casing from the oven This appliance is intended to be used in household applications only Caution In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut out this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device such as a timer or connected to a circuit that i...

Page 12: ...tential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electric...

Page 13: ...respond 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 by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloure...

Page 14: ...ents on the cabinet will get hot during GRILL OVEN and COMBINATION take care when opening or closing the door and when inserting or removing food and accessories Heater 8 The oven has two grill heaters situated in the top of the oven and two grill heat ers situated in the bottom of the oven After using either the GRILL OVEN and COMBINATION functions the inside surfaces of the oven will be very hot...

Page 15: ...peration the oven must have sufficient air flow i e 5 cm at one side the other being open 15 cm clear over the top 10 cm at the rear 2 Do not place the microwave oven on a shelf directly above a gas or electric hob This may be a safety hazard and the oven may be damaged 3 Do not block air vents on the rear bottom and top of the oven If air vents are blocked during operation the oven may overheat I...

Page 16: ...water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings 6 If the control panel becomes dirty clean with a soft dry cloth DO NOT use harsh detergents or abrasives on control panel When cleaning the control panel leave the oven door open to prevent the oven from accidentally turning on After cleaning touch Stop Cancel to clear the display window 7 If steam accumulates inside or around the ...

Page 17: ...ure you quote the correct model number 1 Do not cook food directly on the base of the oven Always place food in a microwave safe dish 2 The metal accessories provided must ONLY be used as directed for GRILLING OVEN and COMBINATION cooking Never use metal accessories when cooking in microwave only mode Do not use if operating the oven with less than 200 g 7 oz of food on a manual Combination progra...

Page 18: ...he oven door is opened 2 Oven window 3 Door safety lock system 4 Oven air vent 5 Shelf positions 6 External oven air vents 7 Control panel 8 Power supply cord 9 Plug 10 Identification label 11 Grill elements 12 Ceramic plate 13 Caution label Hot surfaces 14 Enamel shelf 15 Wire rack 16 Menu label Note This illustration is for reference only 1 13 12 2 7 9 3 11 16 10 5 6 6 6 4 8 14 15 Outline diagra...

Page 19: ...t cooking times and check the food frequently Note Never operate the oven without food inside on microwave or com bination mode involving microwave Foods low in moisture Take care when heating foods low in moisture e g bread items chocolate biscuits and pastries These can easily burn dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long We do not recommend heating foods low in moisture such as popcorn or po...

Page 20: ...g bags when cooking mode includes microwave power as arcing will occur Do not use recycled paper prod ucts e g Kitchen roll unless they say they are specifically designed for use in a micro wave oven These products contain impurities which may cause sparks and or fires when used Remove wire twist ties from roasting bags before placing the bags in the oven Reheating It is essential that reheated fo...

Page 21: ...ies bottles and food jars When reheating babies bottles always remove top and teat Liquid at the top of the bottle will be much hotter than that at the bottom and must be shaken thoroughly before checking the temperature The lid must also be removed from babies food jars the contents must also be stirred or shaken before the temperature is checked This should be carried out before consumption in o...

Page 22: ...BE USED IN A MICROWAVE FOR COOKING ON MICROWAVE ONLY How microwaves cook food 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 sugar particles and foods high in these will cook more quickly Microwaves can only penetrate to a depth of 1 2 inches 4 5 cm and as heat spreads through the food by con...

Page 23: ...ed or Stop Cancel is touched once Start has to be touched again to continue cooking Beep sound When a button is pressed correctly a beep will be heard If a button is pressed and no beep is heard the unit has not or cannot accept the instruction At the end of any complete program the oven will beep 5 times Note When in stand by mode the brightness of the display will be reduced The oven will enter ...

Page 24: ...t dial The time appears in the display and the colon blinks Press Timer Button The colon stops blinking time of day is now locked into the display Setting the clock To turn off To turn on Press Timer Button four times Press Timer Button four times Display window Display window Colon or time of day appears in the display window Colon or time of day appears in the display window To assist you in pro...

Page 25: ...is indicated in the display To Set Note To activate child lock Start must be pressed 3 times within a 10 second period The following chart shows correct use of the accessories in the oven Enamel shelf Wire Rack Microwave Grill Oven Combination To Cancel Press Stop Cancel three times The time of day will reappear in the display Child safety lock Oven Accessories F0003BM53BP indd sec23 F0003BM53BP i...

Page 26: ... below are cooking modes with examples of the accessories It may vary depending on recipe dish used Further information can be found in the Cookbook Heater Microwave Cooking Modes F0003BM53BP indd sec24 F0003BM53BP indd sec24 2017 2 17 15 02 44 2017 2 17 15 02 44 ...

Page 27: ...uct uses bottom feeding technology for microwave distribution which differs from traditional turntable side feeding methods and creates more useable space for a variety of different sized dishes This microwave feeding style can give a difference in heating times in microwave mode when compared against side feeding appliances This is quite normal and should not cause any concern Please refer to the...

Page 28: ...ress of the food as it is grilling 8 The grill will glow on and off during cooking this is normal Always clean the oven after using the Grill and before using the microwave or combination 9 You can change the cooking time during cooking if required Turn Time Weight Dial to increase or decrease the cooking time Time can be increased decreased in 1 minute increments up to 10 minutes Turning the dial...

Page 29: ...es 40 C for proving dough and 100 220 C in 10 C increments For quick selection of the most commonly used cooking temperatures the temperatures start at 150 C and count up to 220 C then 40 C for proving dough and 100 C Press Start Button to start preheating Set the desired oven temperature Note The oven can not preheat at 40 g Oven Cooking F0003BM53BP indd sec27 F0003BM53BP indd sec27 2017 2 17 15 ...

Page 30: ...by second 2 When the selected cooking time is over one hour the time counts down minute by minute until only 1H 00 1 hour remains The display then indicates minutes and seconds and counts down second by second 3 You can add to the cooking time during cooking if required Turn the Time Weight Dial to increase the cooking time Time can be added in 1 minute increments up to 10 minutes 4 After pressing...

Page 31: ... accidentally Arcing is flashes of blue light seen in the microwave If this occurs stop the oven immediately 7 Some foods should be cooked on Combination without using the wire rack i e roasts gratins pies and puddings The food should be placed in a heatproof non metallic dish and placed directly onto the ceramic plate Set the desired Grill setting Set the cooking time using the Time Weight Dial u...

Page 32: ...ts down minute by minute until only 1H 00 1 hour remains The display then indicates minutes and seconds and counts down second by second 12 You can add to the cooking time during cooking if required Turn the Time Weight dial to increase the cooking time Time can be added in 1 minute increments up to 10 minutes Combination Cooking CAUTION Remove wire rack from oven by holding the rack and heatproof...

Page 33: ...me cannot be programmed after an auto program By using the Timer you are able to program Delay Start cooking By using the Timer you can program Stand Time after cooking is completed or use to program the oven as a minute timer Press Timer Set the desired cooking program and cooking time Set the delay time by turning the Time Weight Dial up to 9 hours Press Timer Set the desired cooking program and...

Page 34: ...ime Weight Dial Set the cooking time to 3 minutes using the Time Weight Dial Press Start Set the cooking time using the Time Weight Dial Press Microwave Power Select desired power level Set the cooking time using the Time Weight Dial Press Start The cooking program will start and the time in the display will count down Example To GRILL at LOW for 4 minutes and cook food on LOW power for 5 minutes ...

Page 35: ...t memory 2 press memory button twice To select memory 3 press memory button three times Program the desired cooking program Press Memory to store this task or press Start to start cooking in this sequence Press Start to begin cooking Note 1 Auto programs cannot be programmed into memory 2 Memory can only store 1 stage cooking It is not possible to store 2 or 3 stage cooking 3 Setting a new cooking...

Page 36: ...ickens meat joints Press Chaos defrost twice Whole chickens and meat joints will require shielding during defrosting Protect wings breast and fat with smooth pieces of aluminum foil secured with cocktail sticks Do not allow the foil to touch the walls of the oven Standing time of 1 to 2 hours should be allowed before cooking Turn and shield at beeps 3 BREAD 3 presses 100 g 900 g Small or large loa...

Page 37: ... For auto sensor programs rice and pasta cover with a lid 8 If the oven has previously been used and it is too hot to be used on an Chaos defrost Auto Sensor and Auto Weight HOT will appear in the display window After the HOT disappears the Auto Sensor Programs may be used If in a hurry cook food manually by selecting the correct cooking mode and cooking time yourself A variety of food may be cook...

Page 38: ...at beeps and cut the blocks into pieces Stir again at end of program and allow a few minutes standing time Check temperature and cook further minutes if necessary before eating This program is not suitable for portionable frozen foods 6 FRESH VEGETABLES 3 presses 200 g 1000 g To cook fresh vegetables Place prepared vegetables into a suitable sized container Sprinkle with 1 tbsp cold water per 100 ...

Page 39: ...ng Use a large bowl Add 2 2 5 times boiling water to rice Cover with a lid Press auto sensor programs button six times Press start Stir at beeps Allow to stand for 5 minutes after cooking Drain after cooking Note 1 The Auto Sensor Programs must ONLY be used for foods described 2 Only cook foods within the weight ranges described 3 Always weigh the food rather than relying on the package informatio...

Page 40: ... e g friands feuillete tresse etc Remove all packaging and place on wire rack on ceramic plate Press auto weight programs pad three times enter weight of food and press start Transfer the pastry items to a cooling rack and allow a few minutes standing time 13 CHILLED PIZZA 4 presses 100 g 450 g For reheating and browning the top of fresh pre cooked pizza and cheese baguette Remove all packaging an...

Page 41: ... the potatoes into thin slices Peel and chop the garlic Arrange the potatoes slices in dish Scatter over the garlic half the cheese salt and pepper Pour over the cream and milk Cover with the rest of the grated cheese Place on ceramic plate Press the auto weight programs pad six times Press Start Allow to stand for 5 min after cooking ingredients 16 Gratin Pasta 7 Presses SERVES 4 SERVES 4 550 g F...

Page 42: ...bles and fruit vary in their moisture content throughout the season particularly jacket potatoes For this reason cooking times may have to be adjusted Dry ingredients e g rice pasta can dry out during storage so cooking times may differ Cling film Cling film helps keep the food moist and the trapped steam assists in speeding up cooking times Pierce before cooking to allow excess steam to escape Al...

Page 43: ...at the thicker parts are to the outside Starting temperature The colder the food the longer it takes to heat up Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature Turning and stirring Some foods require stirring during cooking Meat and poultry should be turned after half the cooking time Liquids All liquids must be stirred before during and after heating Water especially must ...

Page 44: ...with glued handles Pottery Earthenware Stoneware Foil Metal containers Wicker Wood Straw baskets Cling film Aluminium foil Small amounts of aluminium foil can be used to SHIELD and prevent food from overheating when cooking or defrosting Take care that the foil does not touch the sides or top of the oven Quick check guide to cooking utensils F0003BM53BP indd sec42 F0003BM53BP indd sec42 2017 2 17 ...

Page 45: ...rill 3 500 W Place food to be grilled on the wire rack on the ceramic plate Place a heatproof plate Pyrex underneath to catch fat and drips Alternatively use the enamel shelf in the upper shelf position For large weight foods place in a dish directly on the ceramic plate The food being grilled should normally be turned over after half the grilling time Never cover foods when grilling There is NO M...

Page 46: ...he enamel shelf in the upper or lower shelf position Alternatively use the wire rack on the ceramic plate Note do not place any dish or food which weighs more than 4 kg on the enamel shelf Recommended for soufflés biscuits meringues quiches tarts choux pastry puff pastry nibbles pizzas sponge cakes etc Level Thermostat Temperature C Pre prepared dishes preheated oven Low 40 C Drying oven temperatu...

Page 47: ... 2 or 3 MEDIUM power Cooking pork or turkey white meats whole poultry reheating chilled lasagne or gratins 1 2 or 3 LOW power Sausages red meats fish reheating chilled lasagne or gratins 1 2 or 3 SIMMER power or WARM power Light cakes egg dishes poultry pieces braised fish Accessories to Use Microwave Grill Oven Combination Use your own Pyrex dishes plates or bowls directly on the ceramic plate Do...

Page 48: ...ize listed and adjust the cooking time if necessary REMEMBER even if the pastry is cold to the touch the filling will be piping hot and will warm the pastry through Take care not to overheat otherwise burning can occur due to the high fat and sugar content of the filling Check the temperature of the filling before consuming to avoid burning your mouth Do not leave unattended Do not add extra alcoh...

Page 49: ...filled pancakes 3 Blinis 2 120 g 1 pce 240 g 2 pces 150 g 1 pce 40 g 6 pcs G 1 MEDIUM power 1 min 40 sec G 1 MEDIUM power 2 min 40 sec G 1 SIMMER power 3 min 30 sec G 1 WARM power 1 min 30 s 3 min G 1 G 1 MEDIUM power 3 min 30 sec G 1 MEDIUM power 6 min G 1 MEDIUM power 4 min G 1 MEDIUM power 1 min 3 min G 1 Toasted ham cheese sandwich 2 100 g 1 pce 200 g 2 pces G 1 LOW power 2 min 3 min G 1 2 5 G...

Page 50: ...n 2 min G 1 G 1 SIMMER power 3 min 30 sec G 1 SIMMER power 4 min G 1 LOW power 3 min G 1 MEDIUM power 6 min G 1 MEDIUM power 6 min 30 s Baked stuffed potato 1 110 g 140 g 1 pce 220 g 250 g 2 pces G 1 MEDIUM power 6 min 7 min G 1 G 1 MEDIUM power 9 10 min 7 min G 1 Seafood double crust pasties 2 120 g 1 pce 350 g 1 pce G 1 SIMMER power 2 min 2 min G 1 G 1 SIMMER power 4 min 30 sec G 1 SIMMER power ...

Page 51: ...G 1 MEDIUM power 15 to 18 min 3 HIGH power 15 min 7 10 min G 1 SIMMER power 3 HIGH power 15 min 5 min G 1 3 Gratin individual potatoes or cauli flower 1 400 g 2 pces G 1 MEDIUM power 10 min rest 2 min Gratin dividable cauliflower dauphinois cheese potatoes 3 750 g 900 g G 1 MEDIUM power 17 min 6 min G 1 G 1 MEDIUM power 20 min 6 min G 1 Fish bordelaise 3 400 g 400 g G 1 MEDIUM power 14 15 min Side...

Page 52: ...ER power 11 to 12 min Cocktail sausages 3 4 Bratwurst 5 120 g 200 g 2 pces LOW power 1 min to 1 min 30 s G 1 WARM power 12 to 16 min Slices of cooked meat 3 4 white meat red meat chicken legs 100 g 4 slices 100 g 4 slices 200 g 1 pce MEDIUM power 50 to 60 s LOW power 50 to 60 s HIGH power 2 to 2 min 30 s Chicken Cordon bleu 2 Chicken nuggets 2 Schnitzel 2 Breaded fish fillet 2 100 g 1 pce 200 g 2 ...

Page 53: ... 2 min to 2 min 50 s HIGH power 5 min to 6 min Milk 5 1 bowl 1 jug 3 4 5 250 ml 00 ml MEDIUM power 2 min 30 s to 3 min MEDIUM power 5 min to 6 min 30 s Baby food small jar without lid 4 ambient temp chilled temp 130 g 200 g 130 g 200 g MEDIUM power 30 s Stir Test before serving MEDIUM power 50 s Test before serving MEDIUM power 50 s to 60 s test before serving MEDIUM power 70 s to 80 s Test before...

Page 54: ... 1 min 3 min G 3 G 1 SIMMER power 2 min 2 min G 2 G 1 SIMMER power 1 min 10 s 3 min 30 s G 1 G 1 LOW power 3 min 30 s 5 min G 2 rest on rack 5 min Soft chocolate pudding 3 450 g 1 pce G 1 LOW power 5 min rest 8 min Apple Strudel 2 300 g 1 pce G 2 MEDIUM power 4 min 30 sec 5 min rest Lemon meringue tart 3 Thin apple apricot tart 3 Tarte Tatin 3 place apple side down Rhubarb Apple tart 3 Raspberry t...

Page 55: ...d for 5 min You can rub a clove of garlic on the slices of bread before cutting them up or moisten them with a few drops of olive oil Get more juice from an orange or a lemon Before squeezing heat 1 orange or 1 lemon for 20 to 30 s at HIGH power then squeeze it straight away it will give more juice Melt chocolate Break the chocolate into small pieces in a bowl and heat at ME DIUM power for 2 min t...

Page 56: ... food without first cooking it Joints and poultry It is preferable to place the joints on an upturned plate or plastic rack so that they are not resting in the juices It is essential to protect delicate or projecting parts of this food with small pieces of foil to prevent these parts from cooking It is not dangerous to use small pieces of foil in your oven provided they do not come into contact wi...

Page 57: ...to 6 mins DEFROST power 9 to 10 mins 10 mins 10 mins Pork sausages 1 300 g DEFROST power 9 to 10 mins 10 mins Pastry puff 1 280 g 1 roll 250 g 1 block DEFROST power 3 to 5 mins DEFROST power 6 to 8 mins 15 mins 15 mins Pastry shortcrust 1 250 g 1 roll 500 g 1 block DEFROST power 3 5 mins DEFROST power 6 to 8 mins 15 mins 10 mins Pastry pizza dough 1 400 g 1 ball DEFROST power 5 mins 10 mins Red fr...

Page 58: ...oultry which will be served in a sauce or to quickly finish cooking a fricassee or meat cooked on the barbeque Place the pieces of meat in a dish which is microwave safe on the ceramic plate When cooking by microwave only it is recom mended to cover the meat with a lid or cling film in order to speed up the cooking process and stop it spitting It is normal to find a lot of liquid in the dish after...

Page 59: ... G 1 LOW power then G 1 8 9 min for 500 g then 8 10 min Preheat 180 C 25 min per 500 g plus 25 min stew HIGH power then SIMMER power 9 11 min then 40 50 min Veal Shoulder roast G 1 MEDIUM power 10 11 min for 500 g stew HIGH power then SIMMER power 9 11 min then 40 50 min Pork Loin Roast G 1 MEDIUM power 19 20 min for 500 g Preheat 180 C 30 min per 500 g plus 30 min Shoulder roast G 1 MEDIUM power ...

Page 60: ...arranged in a circle thicker part to the outside to avoid overcooking and disintegration of the tail ends When is fish cooked Fish is cooked when it flakes easily and be comes opaque Remember that fatty fishes salmon mackerel halibut are cooked more quickly than leaner fishes cod Nile perch Tilapia Stand time Fish should STAND after cooking for 2 3 mins This can be outside the oven to enable the o...

Page 61: ...nium foil or large fish preheat the oven and place on the enamel shelf in the lower shelf position Food Fresh Frozen Power Time Power Time Fish in thin fillets MEDIUM power 5 7 HIGH power 8 9 Fish in thick fillets MEDIUM power 6 7 HIGH power 9 10 Fish steaks MEDIUM power 6 8 HIGH power 8 9 Whole fish MEDIUM power 6 HIGH power 12 Shrimp MEDIUM power 5 6 Mussels MEDIUM power 4 6 Scallops MEDIUM powe...

Page 62: ...s arti chokes etc Frozen vegetables add 1 3 tbsp of water Vegetables containing relatively little water may need additional water adding to encour age hydration peas broad beans runner beans French beans In all cases vegetables must be cooked on HIGH power except for whole cauliflow ers and must not be salted before cooking but after This is because the salt absorbs the natural moisture of the veg...

Page 63: ...in half thin cut 8 10 12 15 Cabbage 9 10 Brussels sprouts 8 10 10 Cauliflower 8 10 9 10 Boule celery 7 9 Celery 12 14 Courgettes 5 7 10 12 Endives 10 12 16 17 Spinach Chopped leaves 6 7 8 10 8 10 Peas 14 16 10 Mange tout peas 7 9 Broad beans 13 16 14 16 Thin sliced leeks 10 12 13 14 Green beans 8 10 9 10 Dwarf beans 9 12 Mixed spring vegetables 10 Corn on cob 2 cobs 8 10 12 Turnips 8 10 16 17 Vege...

Page 64: ...ing on the size of the egg Leave to stand for 1 minute then drain and serve Scrambled eggs Mix 2 raw eggs in a bowl with a little cream or milk a knob of butter salt and pepper Cover and cook for 40 secs on HIGH power Remove and beat briskly with a fork Resume cooking on HIGH power for a fur ther 30 to 50 secs The eggs should remain creamy Oeufs cocotte Break the egg into a buttered ramekin sea so...

Page 65: ...itre of water Dried vegetables Fully cover with water and leave to soak overnight The next day rinse and drain Cover with water Do not salt before cooking this hardens the dried vegetables Cook for 10 minutes on HIGH power then 15 to 30 minutes on SIMMER power Monitor the cooking and add water if necessary the dried vegetables must always be covered with liquid Jacket potatoes Varieties of potatoe...

Page 66: ...sing rectangular tins Lid cakes DO NOT cover Fruit you can cover fruit compotes which do not contain much water and leave compotes which contain a lot of water uncovered Fruit Allow 4 to 5 min at HIGH power covered to cook 4 medium peeled pears remember to turn them half way through cooking Allow 4 to 5 min at HIGH power covered for 500 g of plums or pears cut into quarters with 5 tbsps of water w...

Page 67: ...ooled it has been cooked for too long or at too high a temperature You can check the cake is cooked using the traditional method of inserting the tip of a knife in the middle it should come out clean or by checking if the edges of the cake come away from the tin easily Containers if you use a container which is very different to that advised by the recipe e g several ramekins rather than a round c...

Page 68: ...alt before cooking Add salt if necessary after cooking Cake remains uncooked in centre when cooked by MICRO WAVE Too short a cooking and or standing time Add extra cooking time standing time Scrambled or poached eggs tough and rubbery when cooked by MICROWAVE Cooking time too long Take care when cooking small quantities of eggs once spoiled they cannot be saved Quiche Egg Custards are tough and ru...

Page 69: ...a The oven door is not an air tight seal This is normal and does not indicate any microwave leakage Blue sparks or arcing is seen when using the metal utensils Using metal accessories on MICROWAVE only is incorrect If using a Combination Program check accessories for any dam age Stop the oven IMMEDIATELY Do not use metal utensils on MICROWAVE only The GRILL periodically turns off during GRILLING o...

Page 70: ...ry Pre heat the oven with the enamel tray in the lower shelf position OVEN 210 C Cook for 15 20 mins on OVEN 210 C Arrange the bacon and the grated gruyère cheese on the rolled out pastry Mix the milk seasoned with salt and pepper the eggs cream and grated nutmeg with an electric whisk Pour into the flan dish with the pastry Cook for 25 minutes on OVEN 210 C ingredients Stuffed mushrooms approx 6 ...

Page 71: ...helf and prick them with a fork Divide the mixture between the six pastry circles Cook the tartlets on OVEN 220 ºC for 20 25 mins or until golden SERVES 6 250 g of puff pastry 30 ml olive oil 150 g peeled and sliced onions 25 g pine nuts 75 g feta type cheese in small pieces 25 g black olives stoned and chopped 25 g sun dried tomatoes in oil or rehydrated roughly chopped 10 g capers Salt and fresh...

Page 72: ... 8 10 minutes until golden Repeat with another portion of dough Cool on a wire rack Sprinkle with sea salt ingredients Sweet potato soup approx 30 min SERVES 4 1 medium onion coarsely chopped 1 tbsp 15 ml olive oil 2 cloves garlic crushed 700 g sweet potatoes peeled and chopped 1 large red pepper deseeded and chopped 700 ml vegetable stock 150 ml coconut milk salt pepper Dish 1 bowl 3 litres capac...

Page 73: ...rneath the rack and cook on Combination Grill 1 SIMMER power for 30 mins turning the kebabs every 10 mins Tomato and Red Pepper Soup ingredients SERVES 4 5 large tomatoes 30 ml 2tbsp olive oil 1 onion chopped 450 g 1 lb red or orange peppers thinly sliced 30 ml 2 tbsp tomato purée Pinch of sugar 475 ml vegetable stock 60 ml 4 tbsp soured cream optional Salt and ground black pepper Chopped fresh di...

Page 74: ...ergines lengthways into fairly thin slices Spread some of the slices out on flan dish Cover with cling film and cook for approx 8 min on HIGH power the slices should give when pressed Drain and set aside Cook the chopped onion in the bowl with 3 tbsp olive oil for 2 min 30 s on HIGH power Add the garlic and minced lamb as well as thyme chopped parsley and passata Check the seasoning In the dish al...

Page 75: ... edges firmly together to seal Flute the edges Pre heat the oven empty on OVEN 200 C Transfer the pastry onto the enamel shelf and brush with beaten egg Sprinkle with parmesan cheese Cook on OVEN 200 C for 30 35 mins until the pastry is crisp and golden SERVES 4 3 boneless and skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp fresh thyme tbsp olive oil salt and pepper 400 g ready made puff pastry ...

Page 76: ...asagne approx 45 min SERVES 4 Meat Sauce 1 onion chopped 1 clove garlic crushed 5 ml 1tsp oil 400 g can chopped tomatoes 150 ml red wine 30 ml 2 tbsp tomato puree 5 ml 1 tsp mixed herbs 500 g mince salt and pepper Lasagne 1 quantity of White Pouring White Sauce see pg EN 50 100 g grated cheese 5ml mustard salt pepper 250 g fresh lasagne 50 g 2oz Parmesan cheese grated Dish 1 5 litre 3pt casserole ...

Page 77: ...d 25 30 mins for well done SERVES 4 15 g dried porcini mushrooms 15 g butter 225 g mushrooms 1 large onion peeled and finely chopped 150 ml pt red wine 4 fillet steaks roughly 150 g 375 g puff pastry 1 large egg beaten salt pepper Dish large bowl greased enam el shelf Pork with Lentils approx 1 hr 10 min ingredients Whiten the lentils cover in cold water bring to the boil on HIGH power for 7 8 min...

Page 78: ...eeled and crushed garlic half the vegetable stock and half the mushrooms soaking water Cover and cook 4 5 min on HIGH power and 15 min on SIMMER power adding the remaining stock and mushrooms soaking water halfway through cooking time Add the chopped mushrooms and basil leaves 3 minutes before the end adding a few spoonfuls of hot water if needed Add parmesan Season to taste and leave the risotto ...

Page 79: ...other 25 35 minutes until the potatoes are soft on the inside and are crisp on the outside Add parsley and serve SERVES 4 600 g potatoes 2 tbsp 30 ml olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 x 410 g tins chopped tomatoes 3 red chillies de seeded finely chopped 4 cloves garlic crushed chopped parsley to serve Halloumi stuffed peppers approx 40 min ingredients Preheat on OVEN 200 C Cut the p...

Page 80: ...k on OVEN 180 C for 30 mins until the pastry is crispy and golden brown Remove from the tin Slice into wedges ingredients Spinach ricotta lasagne approx 45 min SERVES 4 6 2 onions chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed 30 ml 2 tbsp oil 2 deseeded red peppers chopped 400 g canned tomatoes 15 ml 1 tbsp tomato puree salt and pepper 450 g spinach 450 g fresh ricotta cheese 6 sheets lasagne 300 ml natural yog...

Page 81: ...ed beans 1 x 400 g mixed beans rinsed and drained 6 small tortillas 200 g low fat natural yoghurt 50 g hard cheese grated Dish Large Pyrex casserole dish 22 x 22 cm square Pyrex dish Tagliatelle Toscana approx 26 min ingredients Cook the pasta in 600 ml boiling water covered on HIGH power for 4 mins or until tender Drain Place onion garlic and oil in a bowl cover and cook on HIGH power for 2 mins ...

Page 82: ...IGH power Add 3 tbsp of flour stir and cook again for 1 min on HIGH power then add the milk and juice from the seafood Cook this sauce for 5 6 min on HIGH power stirring halfway if the sauce isn t thick enough you can add some sauce thickener mixed with white wine Add 1 tbsp wine and the dill check the seasoning once you ve added the seafood Pour into the baking dish Sprinkle with grated cheese pl...

Page 83: ...ry 50 g butter melted Moules marinière approx 14 min ingredients Wash the mussels under plenty of cold running water Discard any open ones that won t close when lightly squeezed Pull out the tough fibrous beards protuding from between the tightly closed shells and then knock off any barnacles with a large knife Give the mussels another quick rinse to remove any little pieces of shell Place the gar...

Page 84: ...power for 8 mins Stir risotto Add peas re cover and cook on HIGH power for 4 mins Add the prawns and chives and cook on MEDIUM power for 3 4 mins Leave to stand for 2 3 mins and serve ingredients Sun dried tomato fish bake approx 6 min SERVES 2 60 ml 4tbsp natural low fat yoghurt 30 ml 2 tbsp sun dried tomato pesto 30 ml 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill 2 x 175 g cod or haddock fillets skinned...

Page 85: ... on HIGH power SERVES 2 2 shallots chopped 15 g butter 2 tsp Mustard 2 mackerel cut into 4 fillets lemon 2 tbsp Chives chopped 2 tbsp cream Dish 1 bowl greaseproof paper baking paper Thai trout approx 5 min ingredients Place fish fillets into a shallow dish sprinkle the remaining ingre dients on the top of the fish Cover place on the ceramic plate and cook on MEDIUM power for 4 5 mins or until fis...

Page 86: ...wl 500 ml capacity Cut the Roquefort into pieces and melt by heating for 1 minute 30 s on MEDIUM power Add the cream and the corn flour mixed with 1 tbsp water Cook for 2 mins 30 s to 3 mins on HIGH power whisking vigorously halfway through the cooking time Check the seasoning before serving This sauce goes very well with red meat ingredients Pepper sauce approx 7 min SERVES 5 6 1 onion 40 g butte...

Page 87: ...stency that coats the back of the spoon SERVES 4 25 g butter 75 g caster sugar 75 g brown sugar 50 g cocoa powder sieved 3 ml tsp vanilla essence 300 ml pt milk Dish 1 litre jug Creme Patissiere approx 8 min ingredients Boil the milk for 3 4 mins on HIGH power Meanwhile mix the sugar and flour in the bowl Add the eggs Mix Pour in the boiling milk whisking Cook on HIGH power for 3 4 mins whisking v...

Page 88: ...k butter and cream for 1 min 30 s to 2 min on HIGH power In a bowl mix together the flour salt sugar and eggs and pour the hot milk in this mixture whisking all the time Spread out the drained prunes in the dish and pour the mixture over them Place the dish on the ceramic plate and cook 10 min on COMBINATION Grill 1 MEDIUM power then approx 5 min on Grill 1 ingredients Apple Tart approx 30 min SER...

Page 89: ...te and Pistachio Nut 75 g white chocolate chopped 50 g pistachio nuts chopped Chocolate Chunk 50 g white chocolate chopped 50 g dark chocolate chopped Dish 2 baking trays 30 x 21 5 cms Éclairs approx 33 min ingredients Melt the butter and water together on HIGH power 2 3 mins or until bubbling Immediately tip in all the flour and beat well until mixture is smooth Allow to cool slightly Beat in egg...

Page 90: ...ter 75 g plain flour 30 ml 2 tbsp granulated sugar 15ml ground mixed spice Muffins 200 g plain flour 3 ml 1 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 10 ml 2 tsp baking powder pinch salt 75 g caster sugar 75 g butter 200 ml buttermilk 1 medium egg beaten 100 g fresh berries Dish 1 x 6 hole muffin tin 6 paper muffin cases Make streusel topping by melting the butter on HIGH power for 10 20 secs Add the remaining to...

Page 91: ...ld see bubbles forming in the mixture In an electric mixer whisk the butter until it is smooth Add sugar and continue whisk for 2 3 minutes Change your mixer to the dough hook Add half the flour milk lemon juice salt and the pre dough Combine all the ingredients Gradually add remaining flour until dough is no longer sticky Knead dough for approx 2 minutes Transfer dough to a clean bowl Cover in a ...

Page 92: ...AKES 1 loaf 500 g stoneground rye flour pinch of salt 7 g sachet fast action dried yeast 1 level tbsp black treacle 450 ml warm water Dish 18 cm square cake tin buttered Tip the rye flour into a food mixer with a dough hook Add the salt and yeast Stir the black treacle into water until it dissolves and then pour it into the flour Mix for about 5 8 mins until it feels stretchy Alternatively beat th...

Page 93: ...e oil and 3 5 tbsp of warm water until you have soft dough Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10 mins Place in a greased bowl cover and prove until the dough has doubled in size in a warm place or on OVEN 40 C Knock back the dough and knead again for a few minutes Press the dough onto a greased 25 cm round tin cover and prove in a warm place or on OVEN 40 C for approximately 30 mins Preheat...

Page 94: ...surface when your finger pushes across the top ingredients Soft Fruit Jam approx 25 min 450 g soft fruit washed 450 g caster sugar 3 ml 2 tbsp lemon juice 5 ml 1 tsp butter Dish Large mixing bowl Place all ingredients in a large bowl Cook on HIGH power for 5 mins 10 15 mins if using frozen fruit Stir occasionally Continue to cook until sugar has dissolved Wash down any sugar crystals from around t...

Page 95: ...w pattern in the oven There are no microwaves in the air The oven vents should never be blocked during cooking Q I can t set an auto sensor program and HOT appears in the display Why A If the oven has previously been used and it is too hot to be used on an Auto Sensor Program HOT will appear in the display window After the HOT disappears the Auto Sensor Programs may be used If in a hurry cook food...

Page 96: ... been programmed in DEMO MODE This mode is designed for retail store display Deactivate this mode by pressing microwave button once and stop cancel button 4 times Q The operation guide has disappeared on my display I can only see numbers A The operation guide was turned off by tapping Timer Clock 4 times When colon or time of day is displayed touch Timer Clock 4 times to turn the operation guide b...

Page 97: ...the European standard for EMC disturbances EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EN 55011 According to this standard this product is an equipment of group 2 class B and is within required limits Group 2 means that radiofrequency energy is intentionally generated in the form of electromagnetic radiation for purpose of warming or cooking food Class B means that this product may be used in normal househo...

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