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Model No.

NN-SD279S

NN-SD269M

NN-SD259W

Operating Instructions and Cookery Book

Microwave Oven

Important safety instructions

Please read carefully and keep for future reference

Summary of Contents for NN-SD259W

Page 1: ...Model No NN SD279S NN SD269M NN SD259W Operating Instructions and Cookery Book Microwave Oven Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference ...

Page 2: ... and cooking on pages 24 28 of this book ALWAYS check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening the door After checking the progress of the foods cooking will restart after closing oven door and pressing start Failure to follow the instructions given in this Cookbook and Operating Instructions may affect the recipe result and in some instances may be dangerous Customer Care...

Page 3: ...8 Microwaving Principles 9 Control Panels 10 General Guidelines 11 12 Containers to use 13 14 Setting the clock 15 Operating Instructions 15 17 Auto Weight Defrost 18 Defrosting Guidelines 19 Defrosting Charts 20 Auto Weight Cooking 21 22 Cooking Reheating Guidelines 23 Reheating Cooking Charts 24 28 Recipes 29 36 Technical Specifications 37 ...

Page 4: ... 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 coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or colou...

Page 5: ... cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard N B The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas If these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer 1 Only allow children to use the ...

Page 6: ...After cleaning touch STOP CANCEL Pad to clear display window 6 Keep air vents clear at all times Check that no dust or other material is blocking any of the air vents on the top bottom or rear of the oven If air vents become blocked this could cause overheating which would affect the operation of the oven and possibly result in a hazardous situation 7 If steam accumulates inside or around the outs...

Page 7: ...panel from oven The door seals and door seal areas should always be kept clean use a damp cloth N B The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas If these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer 3 Oven light The oven lamp must be replaced by a service technician traine...

Page 8: ...Kg 6 lb 10 oz this includes total weight of food and dish 7 While cooking by MICROWAVE the turntable may vibrate This will not affect cooking performance 8 Arcing may occur if the incorrect weight of food is used or a metal container has been used accidentally If this occurs stop the machine immediately Parts of your oven Door Safety Lock System Door Safety Lock System Display Window Microwave Fee...

Page 9: ...t water bottles NEVER OPERATE THE OVEN WITHOUT FOOD INSIDE 2 Foods low in moisture Take care when heating foods low in moisture eg bread items chocolate popcorn biscuits and pastries These can easily burn dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long 3 Christmas pudding Christmas puddings and other foods high in fats or sugar eg jam mince pies must not be over heated These foods must never be left u...

Page 10: ...me refers to the period at the end of cooking or reheating when food is left before being eaten ie it is a rest time which allows the heat in the food to continue to conduct to the centre thus eliminating cold spots 13 Keeping your oven clean It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is wiped out regularly Use warm soapy water squeeze the cloth out well and use to remove any greas...

Page 11: ...hrough 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 13 Amp fused socket The dish used to cook or reheat the food will get warm during cooking as the heat conducts from the food Even in microwaving oven gloves are required MICROWAVES CANNOT PASS THROUGH METAL AND THEREFORE METAL COOKING UTENSILS ...

Page 12: ...f a pad is touched 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 Time or colon appears 9 1 2 5 6 9 3 4 7 8 10 NOTE If an operation is set and Start Pad is not pressed after 6 minutes the oven will automatically cancel the operation This display will revert back to clock mode The design of your control panel may ...

Page 13: ... before cooking DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOIL EGGS IN THEIR SHELLS Piercing Covering Quantity Spacing Small quantities cook faster than large quantities also small portions will reheat more quickly than large portions Moisture content Many fresh foods e g vegetables and fruit vary in their moisture content throughout the season particularly jacket potatoes For this reason cooking times may have to be adj...

Page 14: ...ultry should be turned after half the cooking time Arranging Individual foods e g chicken portions or chops should be placed on a dish so that the thicker parts are towards the outside Checking food It is essential that food is checked during and after a recommended cooking 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 ...

Page 15: ...or Microwave cooking Do not use delicate glass or lead crystal which may crack or arc China and ceramic Everyday glazed china porcelain or ceramic plates bowls mugs and cups can be used if they are heat resistant Fine bone china should only be used for reheating for short periods Do not use dishes with a metal rim or pattern Do not use jugs or mugs with glued handles since the glue can melt Potter...

Page 16: ...r can be used to line the base of dishes and to cover fatty foods e g bacon rashers to stop splattering White paper plates can be used for SHORT REHEATING TIMES on MICROWAVE only Wicker wood straw baskets Dishes will crack and could ignite Do not use wooden dishes in your microwave Cling film Microwave cling film can only be used for covering food that is reheated by microwave It is also useful fo...

Page 17: ...ie 2pm is 14 00 not 2 00 The oven will not function if a 12 hour clock is set When the oven is first plugged in 88 88 appears in display window Using this system will make the oven controls inoperable however the door can be opened Child Lock can be set when the display shows a colon or the time To set To cancel Press Start Pad three times The time of day will disappear Actual time will not be los...

Page 18: ...uto Program Micro Power level Time Set the desired Cooking Program by selecting power level and time required Then Press the Stand Pad Set desired standing time using the Time Weight Dial max 9hrs An H will appear in the display to denote minutes and hours Press Start Pad Cooking program will commence after which the standing time will count down Set Delay time using the Time Weight Dial max 9hrs ...

Page 19: ...rowave cooking and defrosting The glass turntable must always be in position when using the oven 850 Watts 600 Watts 440 Watts 250 Watts 270 Watts 100 Watts Wattage High Medium Low Simmer Defrost Warm Multi Stage Cooking The oven has 3 stage cooking so you can program up to 3 different instructions and the oven will switch automatically through the stages Repeat the above steps but only press Star...

Page 20: ...m but these will require standing time to allow the centre to thaw out Standing time can be shortened if slices are separated and buns and loaves cut in half Items should be turned halfway during defrosting THIS PROGRAM IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CREAM CAKES OR DESSERTS e g cheesecake Stand 10 15 mins Meat items mince chops chicken portions It is necessary for mince to be broken up frequently during defr...

Page 21: ...ary to cover the food 4 Always turn or stir the food especially when the oven beepsʼʼ Shield if necessary see point 6 5 Minced meat chops and other small items should be broken up or separated as soon as possible and placed in a single layer 6 Shielding prevents food cooking It is essential when defrosting chickens and joints of meat The outside thaws out first so protect wings breast and fat with...

Page 22: ...ce in a suitable dish in a single layer Turn twice Shield if necessary 15 30 mins Fish Whole 450g 1lb 11 12 mins Place in a suitable dish Turn twice Shield 15 mins Fillets Steak 450g 1lb 7 8 mins Place in a suitable dish Turn twice separate and shield if necessary 15 mins Prawns 450g 1lb 7 8 mins Place in a suitable dish Stir twice during defrosting 10 mins General Bread Sliced 400g 14oz 1 min 30 ...

Page 23: ...e soup before serving Auto weight reheat cook programs This feature allows you to reheat or cook foods by setting the weight only The oven determines the Microwave power level then the cooking time automatically Select the category of food and then just enter the weight The weight is entered in grams The Auto Weight Programs are designed to take the guesswork out of reheating or cooking your food ...

Page 24: ...ee times Enter weight Press START DO NOT COVER Allow to stand for 5 minutes after cooking 3 Reheat pasta meal 300 1500g This program is for reheating a pasta style convenience meal that can be stirred Foods must be in a suitable single section microwaveable container and have the film pierced Place on turntable press the Auto Reheat pad three times Enter the weight then press START Stir halfway Al...

Page 25: ...s and reheat times depend on meal contents Dense items e g mashed potato should be spread out well If a lot of gravy is added extra time may be required Place denser items to the outside of the plate An average plated meal will take 4 7 mins on High power to reheat Do not stack meals Canned foods Remove foods from can and place in a suitable dish before heating Soups Use a bowl and stir before hea...

Page 26: ...fe dish Cover and place on turntable Small 450 g HIGH 2 21 2 mins Medium 900 g HIGH 31 2 4 mins DRINKS COFFEE 1 mug 235 ml HIGH 2 mins Place in a microwave safe mug on turntable Stir before during and after reheating 2 mugs 470 ml HIGH 31 2 mins DRINKS MILK 1 mug 235 ml HIGH 11 2 2 mins Place in a microwave safe mug on turntable Stir before during and after reheating 1 jug 600 ml HIGH 3 4 mins 24 ...

Page 27: ...Crumble 400 g HIGH 31 2 4 mins Fruit Pie individual 1 HIGH 15 20 secs 4 HIGH 50 60 secs Milk Pudding for 1 HIGH 1 11 2 mins PURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS CHILLED N B Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized microwave safe dish Plastic dishes designed for microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care Cauliflower Cheese 450 g HIGH 6 61 2 mins Place in microwave safe dish on turnta...

Page 28: ...mins Place on microwave safe rack or plate and place on turntable Drumsticks 450 g 4 LOW 12 mins Quarters 700 g 2 LOW 18 20 mins Whole HIGH 91 2 10 mins per 450 g 1 lb Place on upturned saucer breast side down in microwave safe dish on turntable Cover and place on turntable turn over halfway EGGS Poached Water 45 ml HIGH 50 secs Place in a small bowl and heat for 1st cooking time Add egg medium si...

Page 29: ...r and place on turntable Spaghetti Tagliatelli 225 g HIGH 8 10 mins PIZZA FRESH CHILLED N B Remove all packaging Pizzas will have a soft base Thin Crispy 400 g HIGH 4 41 2 mins Place on heatproof plate on turntable Do not cover Deep Pan 475 g HIGH 4 5 mins PORK from raw CAUTION Hot Fat Remove dish with care Chops 360 g 2 HIGH 2 3 mins Place in microwave safe dish or rack on turntable Cover LOW 4 5...

Page 30: ... 5 6 mins Peas 450 g HIGH 6 7 mins Potatoes boiled 450 g HIGH 8 9 mins Potatoes jacket 225 g 8 oz each 1 HIGH 5 6 mins Wash and prick skins Place directly on turntable After cooking stand for 5 mins wrapped in foil 2 HIGH 8 10 mins FROZEN VEGETABLES Place in shallow microwave safe dish Beans green Carrots 450 g HIGH 10 11 mins Add 30 ml 2 tbsp water Cover and place on turntable Cauliflower 450 g H...

Page 31: ...the cornflour with a little of the milk then stir in remaining milk Add to the mushroom mixture 4 Cover and cook on HIGH power for 5 6 mins or until thickened Season and serve with cream swirled on top Dish 20 cm 8 casserole dish 1 Cook macaroni in 450 ml 3 4pt boiling water on HIGH power for 6 8 mins or until soft Drain 2 Place courgettes and bacon in a bowl Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 4 m...

Page 32: ...LOW power or until well cooked through Stir halfway Ingredients 3 4 cloves garlic crushed 1 cm 1 4 piece fresh ginger grated 50 g 2 oz ground almonds 45 ml 3 tbsp water 3 whole cardamon pods 2 cloves 2 5 cm 1 stick of cinnamon 1 onion chopped 30 ml 2 tbsp oil 450 g 1 lb boned lamb trimmed and cut into cubes 5 ml 1 tsp ground coriander 5 ml 1 tsp ground cumin 1 5 ml 1 4 tsp garam masala 1 5 ml 1 4 ...

Page 33: ...turmeric 3 ml 1 2tsp five spice powder 3 ml 1 2tsp coriander seeds 3 ml 1 2tsp cumin seeds Chicken Satay Serves 2 Dish 4 wooden skewers shallow dish 1 For the serving sauce Crumble 25 g 1oz of creamed coconut into a large jug Add the peanut butter 15 ml 1tbsp of the lemon juice 15 ml 1tbsp of the soy sauce the chilli powder and 150 ml 1 4 pt water Cook on HIGH power for 5 6 mins or until the sauce...

Page 34: ... mins 3 Stir in the flour curry powder lemon rind and juice and fish stock Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins stirring halfway through the cooking time 4 Stir in the remaining ingredients except the coconut cover and cook on HIGH power for 4 5 mins or until fish flakes stirring occasionally 5 Break up the coconut with a fork then stir into the curry Ingredients 450 g 1 lb smoked haddock 30 ml...

Page 35: ...HIGH power for 8 10 mins or until tender Drain 2 Melt butter on HIGH power for 30 40 secs Stir in flour and mustard Cook for a further 20 secs Add milk gradually Stir well and season Cook on HIGH power for 2 3 mins or until sauce is thick and bubbling Stir once halfway during cooking 3 Stir in 50 g 2oz grated cheese Pour the sauce over the cauliflower Top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs 4 Co...

Page 36: ...g 3oz currants 25 g 1oz chopped nuts Christmas Puddings Serves 4 Dish 4 ramekins base lined 1 Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and stir until throroughly mixed 2 Divide mixture equally between the ramekins 3 Place towards outer edge of the turntable and cook on HIGH power for 5 6 mins or until cooked Ingredients 15 ml 1tbsp golden syrup 2 pineapple slices drained 2 glacé cherries 50 ...

Page 37: ...ed 175 g 6 oz self raising flour 5 ml 1 tsp baking powder 5 ml 1 tsp vanilla essence 15 ml 1 tbsp Camp coffee essence 100 ml 31 2 fl oz milk 75 g 3 oz butter 150 g 5 oz caster sugar 2 eggs lightly beaten Butterscotch sauce 45 g 1 3 4 oz butter 120 ml 8 tbsp soft brown sugar 200 ml 7 fl oz whipping cream 15 ml 1 tbsp vanilla essence Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce Dish Individual microwave pro...

Page 38: ...t will boil over Sauces Jam Custard Dish 1 litre 2pt jug 1 Mix together the custard powder sugar and a little milk to form a smooth paste 2 Blend in the remaining milk whisking well 3 Cook on HIGH power for 15 16 mins stirring regularly Whisk well halfway through cooking time and again at the end Ingredients 30 ml 2tbsp custard powder 15 ml 1tbsp sugar 600 ml 1pt cold milk White Pouring Sauce Dish...

Page 39: ...cycling please take these products to designated collection points where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis Alternatively in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and t...

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